How to Attend the Mario Andretti Racing School

The Mario Andretti Racing School offers courses ranging from defensive driving to professional racing year round. This school holds sessions at 12 race courses nationwide including Chicagoland Speedway and Lowe's Motor Speedway.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderate

1. Gain familiarity with Indy Car racing before you attend the Mario Andretti Racing School. The school uses a combination of open-wheel Indy cars and a small number of closed-wheel cars for instructional purposes.
2. Select the race track where you want to attend the Mario Andretti Racing School from their website before you make your investment (see Resources below). There are more than a dozen professional tracks throughout the country that host instructors from the school for student convenience.
3. Monitor the location of the limited number of fantasy days hosted by the Mario Andretti Racing School. These events rotate from venue to venue annually to expose fans to racing great Mario Andretti. The fantasy day includes an opportunity to race with Andretti and learn from guest drivers.
4. Lock in your position at the racing school at least 6 months in advance to ensure attendance. The school's courses are popular among racing fans and sell out quickly after dates are released.
5. Turn your experience at the racing school into a family event by bringing family members and friends to your lessons. The Mario Andretti Racing School allows spectators to watch lessons in an effort to increase support for professional racing.
6. Undergo tests at your physician's office before you attend the Mario Andretti Racing School. A clear bill of health without chronic illnesses is a prerequisite for participation in racing lessons.
7. Protect yourself from liability caused by race car crashes by investing in the highest level of insurance offered by the school. You should look at your health and car insurance prior to paying for temporary insurance to determine applicability on the race track.
8. Mirror the actions of your instructor on the race course to get the most out of your racing school experience. The school uses a lead-and-follow mentality with students that requires new students to follow a pace car to avoid track hazards.