Upcoming FARA HPDE Academy Event
at
Sebring International Raceway
April 18 & 19, 2025
Fri & Sat
Friday: HPDE Solo Drivers & SLS Only.
Saturday: All HPDE & Super Lap Series
3 hours of total track time!
EARLY BIRD PRICING
1-Day Beginner w/Instructor: $450
1-Day Solo Entry: $350
2-Day Solo Entry: $600
1-Day SLS: $375
2-Day SLS: $625
NOTE: If you are not solo-qualified with FARA, please contact Mike Moore before registering as solo.
Pre-approved Instructors Welcomed!
Request instructor status here.
Track:
Sebring International
Online registration is OPEN
EVENT INFORMATION
SEBRING INTERNATIONAL RACEWAY EVENT DETAILS
April 18 & 19
Friday & Saturday
Featuring 3 hours of total track time! We will follow our normal HPDE format, featuring 3 run groups: Beginner Drivers with Instructor & Novice Solo Drivers, Intermediate, and Advanced Solo drivers, plus our world-famous - Super Lap Series
Friday Sunset Track Walk
We are excited to offer a FREE track walk at Sebring Raceway Friday evening. Chief Instructor, Mike Moore will give expert insights on every turn! A “MUST” for newcomers to Sebring and track veterans alike. See the track like never before!
Certified Instructors Available
Drivers new to the track are assigned an MSF-Certified in-car instructor to help teach and coach them throughout the day or weekend. The coaching fee is included in your registration fee.
3 Separate Run Groups
We group drivers according to their track experience in order to maintain safety and a similar pace for those drivers. Beginner drivers with instructor share the track with novice solo drivers. Intermediate Solo drivers will share the track with Advanced Solo drivers. The Super Lap Series will have its own sessions.
Pro Driving Techniques Class
Take advantage of a free 40-minute session with pro driver and car set-up expert Todd Buras! Learn professional driving techniques straight from a racing champion as he shares his extensive knowledge and experience. This exclusive opportunity includes a Q&A session where you can ask anything and gain valuable insights, all at no extra cost!
One-on-One Advanced Coaching
Has your driving hit a plateau? Struggling to find those extra tenths? Book a private coaching session with one of our veteran instructors who will dive into your data, help identify areas for improvement, and uncover any habits that may be holding you back. Get expert insights on how to shave off time and push your performance to the next level!
Super Lap Series
Tired of turning lap after lap without recognition for your sweet driving skills?
Join the pinnacle of FARA's HPDE offerings, The Super Lap Series - a timed competition, tailored for seasoned drivers (like Instructors) aiming for an entry to competition without the extensive costs associated with building a dedicated track car. The series is exclusive to street-legal cars.
Come, compete, and take a trophy home!
HPDE EVENT DETAILS
PLEASE ONLY REGISTER FOR THE APPROPRIATE RUN GROUP ACCORDING TO YOUR EXPERIENCE. If we determine that your pace or driving is not up to par for a given run group, you may be asked to drop down to another run group.
Not sure what group you should be in? See the Driver Classification tab below, or Go here to find out.
Download and fill out your Tech Inspection sheet. (SLS & Instructors self-tech). SLS drivers; ensure that we have a copy of the SLS calculator with your car's inputs prior to the event.
Run Group Availability
- Beginner (Green Group) w/Instructor: Available
- Novice Solo (Yellow Group): Available
- Instructors: Available
- Intermediate (Blue Group): Available Friday, Saturday & Sunday.
- Advanced (Red Group): Available Friday, Saturday & Sunday.
- SLS (Black Group): Available Saturday & Sunday.
- Garages: *We will reserve garages on a first-to-register basis. Garages are NOT guaranteed.
Online registration is open for this event
- (3) 30-minute sessions on Friday. (3) 30-minute sessions per day, Saturday.
- Instructors competing in SLS: 2 Days (Friday no student): $300. Saturday Only: $100
- Co-Driver/Car Sharing: $125/day (see details below).
- Transponder Rental (for SLS): $125/day.
- Garages are free but will be assigned and reserved on a first-to-register basis until they run out. Sign up early.
- Passengers: ONLY allowed in the Blue group. Passenger wrist bands are $20. However, any registered driver can ride as a passenger with another registered driver at no cost. We do expect drivers carrying passengers to drive well below their limit. No more than 7/10s.
- Sebring/HMS/NASCAR POLICY! Scooters, electric skateboards & golf carts, etc. are no longer allowed on NASCAR properties. Track officials will be actively policing this new policy. Violations may result in removal from the property.
- Absolutely NO DRONES allowed to be flown on property. Violations may result in removal from the property.
Novice Solo: has 5-10 HPDE track days. Is comfortable in slower traffic and without an instructor. Shares the track with Beginner drivers. Point-bys are mandatory. Passing on the straights only.
Intermediate Solo: has 11-25 HPDE track days, and is comfortable in traffic. Passing is allowed anywhere on the track but Point-bys are still mandatory.
Advanced Solo: has 25+ HPDE or race days , and is comfortable passing anywhere on the track without a point-by. Point-bys are not required but they are encouraged in the red group.
- You MUST have a Snell certified SA2015 helmet or newer. M helmets (motorcycle) will not be allowed. Helmets will not be provided at the track.
- A track-worthy vehicle with newer tires and brakes (no less than 50% tread or pad compound left). A brake flush and high-temp brake fluid is highly advisable.
- Your tech sheet filled out.
- Bring plenty of water!
Track gates will be open starting at 5 pm on Friday thru 7pm on Sunday. Paddock access on FRIDAY will be for the purpose of trailer drops and set-up only.
Garages are Reserved
Parking/unloading is allowed in the paddock and in your assigned garage starting at 5pm on Friday. Garages are RESERVED for registered drivers only and on a first-to-register basis. Please look for the garage assignments for HPDE drivers. DO NOT park in any garage not reserved for you.
Tech
- You MUST have your car teched prior to going on the track.
- Tech will be open on Friday from 5:20pm – 6:30 pm. Saturday from 7am to 8:25 am, and Sunday from 6:40 am to 7:20 am.
- FARA HPDE Drivers’ Meeting: TBD - Look for Event Briefing email a few days prior to the event.
- HPDE Driver registration/check-in: TBD - Look for Event Briefing email a few days prior to the event.
- HPDE Driver Info: TBD
- HPDE (pre-grid): (to line up before going on track) on the east end of the paddock area.
Car numbers will be assigned to you if you don't already have them, and vinyl number decals will be handed at the track (unless you already have a car number displayed).
Co-Drivers/Car Sharing
- Co-drivers are welcome to sharing a car in the same Solo run groups.
- A co-driver can be added to any primary Solo registration for an additional $100/day.
- Please note: 2 drivers in 2 different run groups requires 2 primary registrations.
- Convertibles are welcome as long as they have factory pop-up roll-over protection, or a roll bar.
- An additional waiver may be applicable.
EVENT SCHEDULE & GARAGE ASSIGNMENTS
FARA HPDE ACADEMY CANCELLATION POLICY
FARA HPDE: Full refund will be given with at least a 3-week written notice prior to the start of the event. A full credit may be given with at least 2 written notice. Cancellations within 7 days of the event will not receive a credit nor refund. Credit will be good for a period of one year from the date of cancellation and can be used towards another FARA HPDE event only - no exceptions. There are no partial credits for broken down cars and missed days that occur over the weekend under any circumstance - no exceptions.
For any additional questions please contact the FARA HPDE Director; Carlos A. Espitia at [email protected]
