CF Driving Schools
Whether new to motorsports and wanting to learn the basics of high performance driving on a racetrack or aspiring to obtain a competitive racing license, Circuit Florida and its partners have individual and group programs to suit every level of driver.
Intro To Racetrack Driving 101
Circuit Florida’s half-day introductory course, Intro to Racetrack Driving 101 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.
Class size is capped at 12 students for maximum learning. This half-day course is taught throughout the year and is only $495 (with your own car) including lunch and helmet rental, or $895 if opting to drive a CF 2025 Mazda MX-5 GT. See available course dates and BOOK a course date by clicking below.
Lucas Oil School of Racing
UPCOMING November and December, 2026 (Dates TBD)
@ Circuit Florida
BASIC: Two, eight-hour days of instruction combined with 5 hours of on-track time get you acclimated with the art and science of driving a modern race car. Successful completion of our Basic Racing School program qualifies you for our Advanced Racing School as well as an SCCA Novice Permit plus One Event credit towards your Full SCCA Competition License.
BASIC+: The unique Basic+ Racing School features an accelerated, small-group format to get you up to speed – QUICKLY. In this unique format, we provide you all of the critical need-to-know from our Basic Racing School to prepare you for full course open lapping over the remainder of the sessions.
ADVANCED LAPPING: The Advanced Racing School features three, 30-minute sessions on track per day, combined with coaching and one-on-one data debriefing, helping you find those elusive last few tenths and prepare you for the Lucas Oil Formula Car Race Series. Successful completion of our Advanced Racing School enables to you to apply for an SCCA Full Competition License.
All school attendees have access to club amenities during their stay, including an impressive clubhouse planned for 2026… 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!
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)