The performance pathway to the exciting world of motorsports
The Podium Club Racing Academy (PCRA) is a driver's fast lane to the exciting world of motorsports. We offer comprehensive 1-Day and 2-Day Road Racing classes designed for individuals with varying skill levels, from novice drivers seeking an introduction to the sport, to intermediate and advanced drivers looking to refine and improve their expertise. This racing academy is not just about mastering the mechanics of driving, but a fun transformative experience where participants learn the art of harmonizing their physical abilities with vehicle dynamics.
Through expert guidance and hands-on experience, students discover how to extract the utmost performance from both the vehicle they drive and themselves. The PCRA challenges drivers in every track session, creating an environment that tests their mental acuity and physical capabilities behind the wheel. As students embrace the challenges presented, they emerge as skilled drivers who connect with their race vehicle, unlocking the gateway to their full potential in motorsports.
Winning Method
No matter the class, PCRA students learn the fundamentals of vehicle dynamics, car communication, sight lines, situational awareness, and balance, preparing the student for any situation they may experience on track.
The PCRA focuses on the driving techniques and proven methods used by the professionals. Students learn how to execute these techniques smoothly, consistently, and confidently through repetition and practice, during the various classroom sessions, instructor “ride & drives”, lead & follow exercises and finally, supervised open track sessions.
“The Podium Club Racing Academy not only imparts technical knowledge but also instills a mindset of continuous improvement.”
Private Coaching
PC Member $1,000.00 per day
Non-member $1,495.00 per day​
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The PCRA also offers private, one-on-one, coaching for both new racers and experienced drivers interested in elevating their game. Using their own race vehicles, students hit the track with their PCRA instructor who will gauge their performance skills during their track sessions. After a thorough discussion with students and determining their goals, the PCRA instructor team formulates the best exercise path to reach those goals, which could include one-on-one lead & follow sessions, passing maneuvers, alternate racing lines, race scenario role-playing, data acquisition, and video feedback. Combined, all these exercises provide students with the tools necessary to achieve their best on-track results.
Popular private coaching classes include one-on-one programs for racers of the RUSH SR and FF/FC/FM/FE2 formula car categories.
PCRA 2-Day Advanced SCCA Accreditation Class
PC Member $2,495.00
Non-member $2,895.00​
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For students who are serious about getting into racing and taking their skills to the next level, the PCRA offers the 2-Day Advanced SCCA Drivers School class, where students will receive their SCCA Novice Permit with 1 SCCA race event credit upon graduation. This SCCA Novice Permit allows the student to race in regional SCCA races, and after competing in two additional race events, students can then apply for their SCCA National Full Competition License.
All PCRA classes feature a maximum 3:1 student to instructor ratio, ensuring that students get the best instruction and most on track seat time possible.
"I without question recommend it to anyone who wants to develop their driving, a must for those wanting to improve their skills, knowledge and overall race craft!"
Young Race Driver Development
The PCRA Young Driver Development program is designed as the pathway to the world of professional motorsports. This exciting new program begins with driver evaluations and private coaching sessions.
After multiple and extensive sessions on track, the PCRA team meets with the driver and parents to formulate a game plan based on driver age, interests, fitness, financial viability, and potential sponsorships. PCRA then assists drivers with tangible goals and a clear path up the motorsports ladder. This includes existing industry connections to race series executives and agents affiliated with the junior racing teams, pro racing teams, and potential sponsors.
The PCRA objective is developing talented young racers and then watching them become champions.
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Contact us directly for pricing. Each Young Race Driver Development curriculum is unique, based on driver goals and how to best achieve success.
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PCRA 1 Day Formula FE2 Grand Prix Class
PC Member $2,495.00
Non-member $2,995.00
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The 1-Day Formula FE2 Grand Prix Class exposes the student racer to the exciting world of formula car racing using the Van Diemen Formula Enterprises FE2 race car. Class begins with detailed introductions to the FE2 and the Podium Club West Loop circuit. Students experience shifting, braking, and cornering exercises, followed by extensive lead & follow track sessions. Once comfortable with the aerodynamics and performance of the FE2, students are introduced
to the Podium Club full-circuit for their open track sessions in this exciting open-wheel racer.
PCRA 1 Day Formula FE2 Grand Prix Class
PCRA 1 Day Formula FE2 Grand Prix Class
PCRA 2-Day Advanced Formula Car Clinic
PC Member $1,120.00
Non-member $1,560.00
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For open wheel and sports racers that are serious about elevating their skills and race craft, the PCRA offers the 2-Day Advanced Formula Car clinic. Under PCRA instructors’ supervision and coaching, students drive their own formula car or sports racer during track exercises and track sessions. Each exercise is a progression to the next, focusing on execution, consistency, and rolling speed. Through repetition, drivers continue to improve their skills and lap times during
the open track sessions, as they are pushed to find the limit, building their competitiveness and confidence behind the wheel.
PCRA Classes
1-Day Introduction to GT Road Racing Class
PC Member $1,095.00/Non-member $1,295.00
PCRA Toyota GR86 car rental for class
PC Member $1,095.00/ Non-member $1,200.00​
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The 1-Day GT Road Racing Class is perfect for the enthusiast or racing fan who's new to high performance driving. Students drive their own sportscar and learn the HPD fundamentals of vehicle dynamics, awareness, and car communication, preparing the student for any situation they may experience on the road or track.
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2-Day GT Road Racing Class
PC Member $2,095.00/Non-member $2,495.00
PCRA Toyota GR86 car rental for class
PC Member $1,895.00/Non-member $2,100.00
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The 2-Day GT Road Racing Class picks up where the 1-Day class left off, featuring more time focusing on the techniques and skillsets used by the pros. Students learn how to execute these techniques smoothly and confidently, through various classroom sessions, practice, and repetition during track exercises, lead & follow track sessions, instructor ride & drives, and open track sessions.
