Whether learning the basics of high performance driving or improving your driving skill, the CF Academy has both individual and group programs to suit you. We provide private driving instruction for every driving level, from beginners never before on a racetrack, aspiring new racers who want to improve their skills, to the seasoned driver looking to improve lap times. Our instructors are professional, highly skilled instructors.
Personal Driving Instruction
If preferring one-on-one personalized training involving you, a personal professional instructor and our driving circuit, then CF’s personal driving instruction may be for you. Personal driving instruction can be scheduled for various days and times. Whether learning the basics for the first time or working to improve lap times, our chief pro instructor will customize a program per your individual goals.
You choose a CF sports car or racecar from the list below and choose one of three track time increments… 60 minutes (three, 20-minute sessions), 80 minutes (four, 20-minute sessions) or 100 minutes (five, 20-minute sessions). Allow one hour per session to include a 10 minute instructor debrief after each session and rest between sessions.
| Personal Instruction (60 Minutes) |
Personal Instruction (80 Minutes) |
Personal Instruction (100 Minutes) |
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|---|---|---|---|
| Using Your Car | Not Available | Not Available | TASTE OF CF |
| 2025 Mazda MX-5 GT (Automatic) | $1,995 | $2,495 | $2,995 |
| 2025 Mazda MX-5 Cup (Sequential) | $2,495 | $3,295 | $3,995 |
| 2025 Corvette C8 Z51 (Automatic) | $2,495 | $3,295 | $3,995 |
* Includes helmet rental and disposable head scarf
* Above rates INCLUDE $40,000 vehicular insurance with $10,000 deductible ($4,000 for MX-5 GT)
Group Programs
Group programs include a combination of classroom instruction, car control exercises and open lapping. Our half-day introductory course, Intro to Racetrack Driving 101 is taught throughout the year and teaches the fundamentals of high-performance driving to those without prior formal racetrack driving instruction. Using your own sports car or one of CF’s Mazda MX-5 GT’s, this 4-hour introductory course is taught by pro driving instructor and racer, Adam Ricardel. You’ll learn basic techniques and methods in the classroom, followed by practice on the track in lead/follow format. It will raise your confidence and comfortability on a racetrack. Students also have the option of combining a 4-hour TASTE OF CF track day to practice the techniques just learned.
Class size is capped at 12 students for maximum learning. This half-day course is only $495 (with your own car) including lunch and helmet rental, or $895 if opting to drive one of CF’s 2025 Mazda MX-5 GT’s. See available course dates and BOOK a course date below.
As the CF Academy is located within a private motorsports country club, school attendees have access to club amenities during their stay, including an impressive clubhouse planned for 2025… featuring a pool, gym, sauna, massage room, locker room, activity room, and trackside lounge and restaurant.
You can even stay onsite overnight within one of Circuit Florida’s luxury condo rental units. Or bring the family with you and enjoy everything Central Florida has to offer. Disney World is 25 minutes away, and with downtown Orlando and Tampa only 45 minutes away, there are plenty of things to do nearby!