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Safety Training
Are you a beginner behind the wheel? Learn the ins and outs of your car while practicing vital interactive driver safety techniques through our vehicle dynamics course and OEM support system.
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Defensive Driving
Take this beginner level course with classroom and seat time coaching so you can learn your car and get instruction that will prepare you for track driving.
OEM Support
We can train and certify your drivers for attending classroom and in vehicle instruction for safe driving techniques. Advanced driver development training also available.
Performance Driving
Satisfy your need for speed with FastLane’s one-or-two- day high performance driving courses. During this program you’ll learn from seasoned professional racing instructors, experience a ton of track time, and become a much more accomplished driver.
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Step 1: Adaptive Driving
Learn the ins and outs of high-speed track driving through classroom discussion and instructor led on track sessions.
Step 2: High Performance
Learn advanced racing techniques from our professional instructors and start identifying your own strengths as a driver.
Step 3: Sharpen Your Skills
Continue improving your new found driving abilities through more of our courses, services, and experiences.
Racing License
FastLane Raceschool’s SCCA licensing program is the most accessible way to obtain a full competition race license. Our novice and full competition schools are intense, multi-day courses designed to prepare drivers for SCCA sanctioned track events and teach them the skills needed to win.
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Step 1: Car Control
Learn the ins and outs of high-speed track driving through classroom discussion and instructor led on track sessions.
Step 2: Novice School
Start practicing the specific skills needed to become competitive on the track through this two-day program. After passing this, you will be eligible for your SCCA Novice permit.
Step 3: Full Competition
Master the skills your learned in our novice course while practicing advanced, wheel-to-wheel driving techniques. Upon successfully passing this course you’ll be eligible to race in any SCCA sanctioned event.
Step 4: Go Racing!
Now that you’re a licensed racer it’s time to hit the track! FastLane has tons of courses, services, and experiences perfect for showcasing your new-found skills.
Experiences
FastLane’s unique and exciting driving experiences are a great way to try out different types of high-speed driving while continuing to grow and develop your skills. Put your abilities to the test with our driving experiences.
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Off Road Adventures
Embark on the adventure of a lifetime through the Mojave Desert. Our high-speed, guided tours are perfect for any thrill seeker!
Karting
Experience the thrill of real, high-speed karting on a professional racetrack. Our karting track days are tons of fun and can be tailored to fit your party’s needs.
Team Building
Get your co-workers out of the office and onto the track. Our corporate outings are perfect for boosting morale, building a better team dynamic, and are tons of fun.
Drive a Formula Car
Experience an open wheel, high speed track day in one of our Formula style cars. Our expert coaches and support team will oversee your driving as you discover how fast our formula style cars can go.
Advanced Lapping
Practice expert level techniques, learn the proper “racing line,” and start identifying more of your strengths and weaknesses.
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Services
FastLane Raceschool’s multiple services and support programs can help advance your abilities on the track and teach you new and exciting driving skills. We’re dedicated to making sure you have the best track day possible.
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Driver Development
With a roster of over 45 coaches, all with extensive race and podium experience – FastLane can help you into a better racer.
Racecar Rentals
Rent one of our race cars at our home tracks of Buttonwillow Raceway Park and Willow Springs.
Precision Driving for Film/TV
Get that perfect action driving shot with the help of our stunt drivers, race crew, and equipment.
Trackside Support
We can support vehicles, cone tracks, transport between tracks, and any offer any further support you need for your track day.
Security Training
FastLane regularly works with the California Highway Patrol to prepare new recruits for any driving tests.
OEM Support
We can train and certify your drivers for attending classroom and in vehicle instruction for safe driving techniques. Advanced driver development training also available.
Race Programs
Advance your driving skills to competition level through our vigorous custom race series program.
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Overview
Defensive Driving
OEM Support
Performance Driving
Overview
Step 1: Adaptive Driving
Step 2: High Performance
Step 3: Sharpen Your Skills
Racing License
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Step 1: Car Control
Step 2: Novice School
Step 3: Full Competition
Step 4: Go Racing!
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Drive a Formula Car
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December 3, 2021
What’s My Line, Part III?
In part two; we looked at corner combinations and prioritizing corners. In part three, we’ll expand on that below: Many tracks feature long esses to go through. Make sure that you apex late enough on the initial turns so that you don’t get “behind” on your steering. The last thing you want to do is to back off early and lose that momentum through the rest of the corner…
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RaceSchool.com Podcast Takuma Sato Interview
Two-time Indianapolis 500 winner (and Formula One veteran) Takuma Sato discusses the challenges of the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach circuit as well as other topics right after qualifying. Sato was not happy with a 16th place qualifying position and his Sunday morning warm-up was one position further back in 17th. However Sato’s motto, “No attack, no chance” served him well in the race as he raced his way…
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RaceSchool.com Podcast Zach Veach Interview
Zach Veach has had an incredible professional auto racing journey. He climbed the open wheel ladder system and made it all the way to the NTT IndyCar Series. After three seasons with Andretti Autosport, Veach transitioned to the Vasser Sullivan Lexus RC F GT3 GTD program in IMSA (International Motor Sports Asscociation) and is adapting well to his new “office.” In this interview he talks about his journey and…
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RaceSchool.com Podcast Sebastien Bourdais Interview
A four-time IndyCar Champion and former winner at Long Beach, Sebastien Bourdais was hired by AJ Foyt Racing to help get that team further up the grid for the 2021 season. Although he struggled in qualifying (listen why) and got hit on the first lap of the race to knock him down to dead last (28th), he recovered to finish in the top ten (8th)! This interview took place…
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RaceSchool.com Podcast Jimmie Johnson Interview
Winner of seven NASCAR Cup Championships, Jimmie Johnson “retired” from NASCAR and has embarked on an NTT IndyCar Series career with Chip Ganassi Racing. In 2021 Jimmie competed in all of the road course races and concluded his season at the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach – essentially his home race for the El Cajon, California native. In this interview before the race, Jimmie talks about the differences…
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RaceSchool.com Podcast Will Power Interview
Indianapolis 500 winner, NTT IndyCar Series Champion, Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach winner and Long Beach Motorsports Walk of Fame inductee – Will Power, took some time to talk about his 2021 season and the intricacies of the Long Beach circuit. He also talks about simulators and how they benefit him and his team. A surprise guest walks by for a quick “hello” during this interview. RaceSchool.com will…
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What’s My Line, Part III?
In part two; we looked at corner combinations and prioritizing corners. In part three, we’ll expand on that below: Many tracks feature long esses to go through. Make sure that you apex late enough on the initial turns so that you don’t get “behind” on your steering. The last thing you want to do is to back off early and lose that momentum through the rest of the corner…
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December 2, 2021
Why You Should Have a Coach!
Who are the greatest athletes in the world? Some might argue Olympic athletes. Who are the most coached athletes in the world? Again, Olympic athletes are at or near the top. If these athletes are so great already, why do they need a coach? It’s a simple answer really. Everyone is human and as a human you can enhance your skillset and abilities in multiple ways over time –…
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RaceSchool.com Podcast James Hinchcliffe Interview
James Hinchcliffe, aka the “Mayor of Hinchtown” has checked off many of the boxes of being one of the top drivers in the NTT IndyCar Series. He’s a multi-time winner and pole-sitter in addition to big performances like winning the pole for the Indianapolis 500 one year after almost losing his life in a horrific shunt there and winning the crown jewel of street courses at the Grand Prix…
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RaceSchool.com Podcast Bryan Herta Interview
Known during his racing career as “High-Speed Herta,” Bryan has been just as successful off the track as a team owner in the NTT IndyCar Series winning two Indy 500s and multiple championships in sports car racing. Bryan Herta Autosport currently campaigns the factory Hyundai effort in the IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge. He’s also the race strategist for his son Colton Herta who won both of the last two…
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Weight Management for You and Your Car!
Congratulations! You’ve just been promoted to manager. In this case, if you’re driving a race car or road car, you’re now a weight manager. Every single road car and race car have one thing in common – tire contact patches. Cars can sit still, accelerate, corner and brake. Sometimes there will be multiple combinations of the above. The only thing connecting that car to the track are the four…
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October 27, 2021
RaceSchool.com Podcast Colton Herta Interview
Fresh off of his win at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca, Colton Herta shares his insights heading into the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach. His confidence was well founded as he won the race! By Larry Mason Copyright © 2021 Larry Mason Colton Herta waves to the fans before the start of the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach. He might as well have been waving goodbye to the…
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