How Can I Rent a Race Car?

Rent your dream race car

Many auto racing enthusiasts aspire to drive a race car at some point in their lives. Nevertheless, auto racing expenditures often prevent aspiring race car drivers from this leisurely pursuit. Owning your own race car is not only expensive, but also time consuming. However, owning a race car is not the only option for racing enthusiasts: Some opt to rent race cars, which makes their aspirations a lot more practical.

Instructions

1. Rent a race car from companies that provide a race team--a team that can prepare the car for race conditions. This system, often referred to as "arrive and drive" is ideal for novice racers. This also negates the burden of managing the team members and the chassis setup process. The FAAST Performance Driving Schools offer the "arrive and drive" program in 11 different states.

2. Get an idea of what type of race car you intend to drive, as each rental company offers different brands of cars. You can find various companies willing to rent out race cars via the Internet. For example, Rent-A-Racecar.net is a popular website that offers race car rentals. They provide Nissan and Stalker race cars. Race Car Rental is also a reputable company. Vintage Racing Services offers the Beach Lotus, Mazda RX7, Porsche 914/6, and the Chevron B-39.

   Also, check online classifieds, as they often have advertisements of privately-owned race cars for rent--Racing West Classifieds Rides for Rent is such an example.

3. Get a racing license if you don't have one, or if the rental company requires one. Each company has its own set of requirements for renting a race car. Most companies will require you to participate in a driving school, where you can acquire a racing license. However, if you are an experienced racer, several companies may ask you to provide a waiver by contacting your local divisional license chair, thus allowing you to bypass the driving school.

4. Bring your own racing gear (helmet, driving suits, gloves, and racing shoes). Most rental companies will not supply these.

Tips & Warnings

• The type of car rented, as well as the amount of time you intend to use the car determines the rental pricing. Most companies charge by the hour or by the race.

References

• Motorsport Ads
• Race Car Rental
• FAAST Performance Driving Schools