Upcoming FARA HPDE Academy Event
at
Homestead-Miami Speedway
May 16-19, 2025
Friday: Instructor School & HPDE Advanced Solo.
Saturday & Sunday: HPDE, Super Lap Series & Comp School
6 HOURS OF TOTAL TRACK TIME!
Online Registration will OPEN 4/1/2025
Friday
3 Hours of Open Track: $525
Instructor School: $550
Saturday & Sunday
1-Day Solo Entry: $275
2-Day Solo Entry: $450
Beginners: +$100 Instructor Fee
1-Day SLS: $225
2-Day SLS: $375
2-Day Competition School: $1,995
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:
Homestead Speedway
Road Course
Online Registration will OPEN 4/1/2025
EVENT INFORMATION
HPDE ACADEMY-ONLY EVENT
at HOMESTEAD SPEEDWAY
May 16, 17, 19, 2025
Looking to master the art of driving on a race track? Whether you're eager to learn the fundamentals or fine-tune your skills to shave precious tenths off your lap times, the FARA HPDE Academy is where it's at! Our academy offers an unparalleled experience, featuring certified instructors, professional driving techniques, track walks, advanced one-on-one coaching, and much more. FARA stands out as the only club that truly invests in its academy drivers, SLS competitors, and racers, helping you reach your full potential both safely and quickly.
Friday Instructor School
Get your MSF Level 2 certification through FARA's intensive instructor training program!
For advanced drivers with 40+ track days who are ready to give back to the HPDE community. This is your chance to become an elite HPDE instructor through this 1-day accredited MSF Instructor School. This prestigious certification is recognized by every club nationwide.
For more info & prerequisites go here.
Friday Evening Track Walk
We are excited to offer a FREE track walk at Homestead Speedway Friday evening. Chief Instructor, Mike Moore will give expert insights on every turn! A “MUST” for newcomers to Homestead 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.
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 and Advanced drivers share sessions, while The Super Lap Series competitors run alone in condensed sessions.
Pro Driving Techniques Class
Take advantage of a free 30-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!
Competition/Racing School
Ready to jump into the action of wheel-to-wheel racing?
The FARA Competition School is designed for aspiring racers looking to transition from High Performance Driving Education (HPDE) to full-blown competitive racing. The FARA comp school is a comprehensive 2-day racing program crafted for drivers with significant track driving experience. Click here for more details.
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!
Saturday Drift Show!
Live Drifting Action - Bring the Whole Family.
As the track day comes to an end, the drift show will begin. Come watch an amazing drift show Saturday night - FREE to registered drivers!
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 please bring a print out of the SLS calculator with your car's inputs.
Helmet Requirement: You must have a SNELL certified SA2015 or newer helmet. Motorcycle (M) helmets will NOT be accepted. It is your responsibility to bring the proper safety equipment.
Run Group Availability
- Beginner (Green Group) w/Instructor: Available
- Novice Solo (Yellow Group): Available
- Instructors: Available
- Intermediate (Blue Group): Available
- Advanced (Red Group): Available
- SLS (Black Group): Limited Availability.
- Garages: *Will be limited and assigned on a first-to-register basis.
Online Registration will OPEN 4/1/2025.
- (3) 30-minute sessions per day.
- Instructors (driving in Blue or Red groups): $0. Approved FARA instructors always have their track time comped on days they work with a student.
- Instructors competing in SLS: 1 day - $75, 2 days - $125
- Co-Driver/Car Sharing: $125/day (see details below).
- Transponder Rental (for SLS): $125/day.
- Garages Garages are limited, and will be strictly assigned on a first-to-register basis.
- Passengers: ONLY allowed in the Blue & Red groups. 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 Thursday thru 7pm on Sunday. Paddock access on Thursday 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.
FARA HPDE EVENT SCHEDULE
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 1-2 weeks written notice. Cancellations within 7 days of the event will not receive a credit or 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]
