TRAINING PROGRESS SCHEDULE:
1.
FIRST SESSION:
A.
Introductions and registration
B.
Safety check on all cars and equipment
C.
Oral and Demonstrative session of flags and hand signals
D.
Track walk
E.
Oral session on Track and Pit area safety practices
F.
Practice Session, one car at a time, with pylons to learn pattern
G.
Use this session to become acquainted with drivers
2.
SECOND SESSION:
A.
Review of flags and hand signals
B.
Oral session of safety equipment. Driver’s responsibility towards
helmet, safety belt, neck collar, gloves, etc. Let them know they are in
charge
C.
Review and practice pattern
D.
Flag exercise… use of various flags while car is in motion
E.
Test reactions to sudden hazards on track as described in Part II,
paragraph 2.B
F.
Describe passing, have experienced driver on hand to play passing game
3.
THIRD SESSION:
A.
Review all previous lessons: Flags, hand signals, safety equipment,
passing, etc.
B.
Explain form-up flags, procedure, and how to switch positions
i.
Cover the role the “pole car” plays in setting the pace
ii.
Describe how the “outside car” must speed up a bit in corners
iii.
Explain the re-start, how to find your position again
C.
Practice form-up and switching positions
D.
Practice safety procedures on track and pit area, procedures for
leaving the track after a practice session and during a program
E.
Explain and practice qualifying procedures (if progressing). Use of a
stop watch helps for realism
4.
FOURTH SESSION:
A.
Review and practice all previous sessions: form-up, switching
positions, exiting procedures, qualifying, etc.
B.
Have a 10-15 lap race with other experienced drivers (always let your
student be the one to carry the checkered flag at the finish of the race)
C.
Graduation and presentation of Certificate