Bridgestone Racing Academy?

I've been considering the same course, and have the same questions.

I've taken advanced driver/autocross schools, but they would not let me bring my vintage single seat formula car (they have an instructor drive with you).

I have yet to find a school that will let me drive my own single seater. It is street legal so i have a lot of street seat time but i would like track seat time so that i would feel comfortable enough to run with the VARAC boys at Mosport. I may take the Bridgestone course anyhow and just attend some track day events with my car afterwards to get some seat time once the skill set is in place.

 

I took the course several years ago and then did a lapping day with them at the training track at Mosport. It quaifies you for a novice racing license if you pass a medical. Course is very professionally run with lots of track time and individual instruction.The F2000 cars are quite something in cornering and stopping,but slow in acceleration. They are a very tight fit for anyone over 190lb.They encourage you to go to the limit,but the 2 or 4 wheel off course penaties are stiff and can add up if you dont exercise discretion.If you have never taken a winged car around a corner its worth the experience. I saw your post in Rennlist, I have tracked my 993,but it can be a lot more fun when its not your own car,especially when you lose a little grip near the pit wall.The session ends with a mock race, full race start,no passing in the first corner.I wish I were 21 again and the reflexes were quicker.