About this event
It's time for that annual FAST Autocross School! FAST does an honest-to-goodness Novice School, teaching you the basics of car control and race driving from the ground up, and giving you plenty of practice to LEARN those skills. Many of our current regulars are FAST Novice School veterans who can attest to how effective it is! It's not cheap (and yet, compared to some of the other schools available, it is VERY cheap), but it's worth every penny. For the somewhat-experienced autocrosser who would like to take it to the next level, we also offer an Advanced class! We'll place you in the appropriate student group based on your experience.
- Students must be fully licensed drivers (no permits), and if under 18, must have a parent present to sign the minor waiver.
- This school is appropriate for drivers with no competition driving experience, but they must be capable of confidently driving the vehicle that they register in. (this is not the day to learn to drive a stickshift, or to learn a different vehicle, for example)
- We will also have a group specifically for experienced drivers who are seeking improvement! Even if you've done another school. Even if you've done OUR school before! We'll put some of FAST's best driving coaches with you, find your weak spots, and help you improve.
- Students will receive one-on-one in-car instruction on several practice elements throughout the day, plus timed runs before and after the school and classroom instruction.
- To provide quality instruction, the class size will be small with a maximum of 27 students. Our student-to-instructor ratio is 3:1 or better.
- Plan on the whole day -- the event will run from approximately 7:00am - 4:00pm.
What is Required?
- A safe car -- clean out the interior, nothing loose, no leaks. Sharing cars is not allowed, you need a car that you can drive yourself for the entire day.
- A valid driver's license. Sorry, our insurance doesn't allow learner's permits.
- A DOT-approved helmet, if you have one. If not, we have some loaners available.
Student Registration - $148
Guests are not permitted at this event
| FAST School Schedule |
| Begin | End | |
|---|---|---|
| Setup | 6:30 | 8:15 |
| CHECK-IN at gate | 7:15 | 7:30 |
| Prep and Grid Cars (remove lose items, etc) | 7:30 | 8:00 |
| Student Meeting | 8:00 | 9:00 |
| Walk Course | 9:00 | 9:30 |
| Baseline Runs (full course) | 9:30 | 10:15 |
| Session 1 | 10:15 | 11:00 |
| Session 2 | 11:00 | 11:45 |
| Session 3 | 11:45 | 12:30 |
| World Famous FAST Lunch | 12:30 | 1:30 |
| Session 4 | 1:30 | 2:15 |
| Session 5 | 2:15 | 3:00 |
| Session 6 | 3:00 | 3:45 |
| Final Runs (full course) | 3:45 | 4:30 |
| Cleanup | 4:30 | 5:00 |
Click "Continue" for more info and registration!
Event requirements
| PLEASE READ ALL OF THIS INFO! |
Pre-Registration
- Pre-Registration with payment is required for all students. No walk-ups!
- Entry fee includes cold beverages and driver's lunch.
- Please familiarize yourself with our Refund and Cancel Policy. There are no refunds and event credit is only given in certain circumstances. It is best to only register if you are reasonably certain that you can attend.
Site-Specific Info
- We only man the gate during the specified time for check-in, so plan on being there on time! If you are late, you might not get in!
- We cannot add students after online registration is closed.
- If a name is not on the entry list, we cannot let them in the gate!
Driver, Guest and Passenger Requirements
- No children (under 16) and no pets allowed on site. Sorry, our events are inherently dangerous and are not insured as "spectator events".
- Drivers under age 18 must be fully licensed (no permits) and have a parent or guardian to sign the insurance waiver allowing them to participate.
- All participants must show their valid driver's license and sign an insurance liability waiver at check-in. No exceptions! This waiver effectively says that you are responsible for damage to your own vehicle, property and person. Autocross is among the safest motorsports you'll find, and FAST does everything possible to ensure a safe event. You compete/attend/participate at your own risk. But, you really should read that waiver and fully understand it before you sign it!
- Passengers must meet the same license requirements as drivers and are only permitted in a car if the driver or passenger qualifies as an instructor.
- Drivers and passengers must wear a DOT approved helmet. We have loaner helmets available at no charge.
- Shorts and T-shirt or other comfortable attire suitable for the weather are appropriate.
- Closed toed shoes are required!
Safety, Vehicle Requirements & Classing
- Safety is the most important aspect of what we do. Please take a moment to read our Safety Rules.
- Each competition vehicle must pass a safety inspection. You can pre-check your car against our Safety Inspection Checklist.
- To classify your car and familiarize yourself with the FAST preparation rules, begin with our Classing Overview page.
Work Assignments
- Unlike the typical autocross, students are not required to work the course at this event.
- Your assignment is to learn!
Info Links
- Everything you need to know and more is on the FAST Website. Really! Go check it out!
- If this is your first time, be sure to Read This and you'll have no surprises.
- Want some inside secrets about this registration system? Check out these Registration Tips.
- Be sure to check the Upcoming Events section of the FAST Forum for the latest info about this event usually including the course map a few days before the event.
- If you have questions about classing or anything else, send an email to info@drivefast.org
Click below to begin your registration!
Entries (31)
SP
Stephen Pate
HT
Heather Taunton
JT
Jason Taunton
RR
Rex Rexach
RS
Rowen Suarez
CS
Charlie Sommers
JR
Jeff Radtke Jr.
DD
Dave Day