What run group am I in?

Drivers are separated according to their experience level into four basic groups: One, Two, Three, and Four. Speeds will vary depending upon the group. All Group One drivers will be assigned instructors to get them familiar with the track and driving at speed in a fun and safe manner. Mandatory classroom sessions will be provided to all groups and instructors are available by request (and if available) to Group Three drivers.

Group 1: ‘Novice’ drivers are those who have attended no or very few track days and have never been signed off to drive solo. All Group 1 drivers are required to have an instructor. You will receive one-on-one, in-car guidance from experienced instructors as you learn to control both your car and yourself. Your instructor will provide you with guidance as you learn to drive at speed. You will learn the proper phases of cornering (Turn In, Apex, Track Out), the driving line, gear selection, braking technique, track etiquette and the meaning of track flags. You will be shown how to recognize when cars behind may pass and will signal safely with a “point-by.” Cars may not pass without a point-by. The session sometimes includes a lead-follow session. Passing is very limited in Group One and only done in specified straightaways.

Group 2: ‘Intermediate’ drivers are those who have driven multiple track days on at least one track and have been signed off to solo. Group Two drivers may request an instructor, for additional coaching or if they are at a track unfamiliar to them and we encourage them to do so. Passing in Group 2 is only allowed on specified straightaways after the driver of the lead car signals. All passes are still done with a point-by from the car being overtaken.

Group 3: ‘Advanced Intermediate’ drivers are those who have participated in at least 10 events on at least two different tracks and have been signed off to solo at every track driven. Group Three drivers may request instructors, if available. Passing other cars in Group 3 is only allowed after the driver of the lead car signals a point-by, only in specified areas on the track. You have progressed to the world of high performance driving. You must learn to share the track at high speeds with others. You are expected to have gained a great deal of track experience and this is your venue to shine. A lot is expected of you as a driver and good judgment must be displayed. Remember that all passes always require a point-by.

Group 4: ‘Advanced’ drivers are those who have mastered most, if not all of the essential skills of performance driving; heel and toe, trail braking, varying driving lines and passing in corners, fro example.  Some have racing experience. Passing in Group Four is permitted anywhere on the track. We strongly encouraged the pass is made after the driver of the lead car signals but may be done without a point by in some circumstances.