Bob Bondurant School of High Performance Driving

The Bob Bondurant School of High Performance Driving teaches thrill seekers and current or aspiring racers how to drive like the pros! Their racing school features a 60 acre purpose-built racing facility - something other racing schools can't claim. Their racing courses range from four hours to four days and they have beginner driving courses designed for people wanting a thrill of a lifetime and advanced racing courses for experienced racers or professionals. Whatever your driving goals are, they can help you!

Internationally recognized as one of the leading authority on advanced driver training, Bob Bondurant has been at the forefront of professional driving instruction since 1968. Over 85,000 students, ranging from housewives, racers and celebrities, to teenagers, professionals and police officers, have learned from Bondurant’s expertise.

Bob Bondurant School of High Performance Driving offer courses for all skill levels. They have racing courses geared for current or aspiring racers, or just someone who wants the same type of training they put professional drivers through. They also offer high performance driving courses that will teach you how to handle a high performance vehicle at its limits. If you have a son or daughter just getting out on the road then they have advanced teenage driving courses geared specifically for that. Whatever driver training you need, they have it for you!

Facility

Dubbed the "Fastest 60 Acres in America", first-time visitors to the Bondurant School are generally not prepared for the size, scope and energy of The Bondurant School. One look and you see that Bondurant is committed to professional driving instruction. The size and scope of the Bondurant training facility is beyond comparison.

Located in Phoenix, Arizona, adjacent to Firebird International Raceway, the Bondurant School is a multi-million dollar racing enterprise. The Bondurant School is the world's finest driving school featuring a 15-turn, 1.6 mile road course, specifically designed by Bob Bondurant for high performance, race driving, and advanced driving instruction.

The course consists of a variety of corners and elevation changes that will challenge both novices and professionals alike. Bondurant utilizes Firebird Raceway's three other tracks for selected advanced road racing and corporate group programs.

In addition, an 8-acre asphalt pad is used for advanced driver training with exercises on the Throttle Steer Circle, Handling Oval, Accident Avoidance Simulator, Slalom Course, Autocross and Skid Pad.

The Bondurant fleet consists of over 200 cars, including open wheel, formula style cars. All vehicles are specially prepared for the Bondurant School.

The Vehicles

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Operator Terms & Conditions:

Notes: The operator's various policies are spelled out below. Please make sure you read and understand them before you make your final purchase decision.

All program dates have been confirmed but are subject to change due to circumstances beyond the operator's control.

Qualifications:

You must be at least 16 years of age, in good physical condition, hold a valid non-restricted driver's license, and have at least six months driving experience. You will also be required to sign all Bondurant School waivers and releases.

Grand Prix Road Racing students must be comfortable operating a manual transmission in preparation for the Formula Fords. Minors must have a parental waiver to attend the School. And remember, teenage course participants are required to have at least 6 months driving experience in addition to a valid driver's license.

Insurance:

While accidents are very rare, they can happen. If you are involved in an accident, you will be responsible for all costs to have the damage repaired.

To limit your risk, they've adopted an insurance program to alleviate any potential financial burden.

While other schools may not hold you responsible for damage, they'll never let you find the car's true limits. Others that let you on a racetrack will limit your speed so much that it's impossible to get into an accident, but it's also impossible to learn.

Scheduling:

You can change your course date, or even cancel for whatever reason. However, please keep in mind, we do have strict policies and fees for cancellations and changes.

Reschedule Policy: One (1) free reschedule is allowed if more than 30 days before a scheduled course date. Any additional reschedules if more than 30 days before a scheduled course date cost $250.00 each. Rescheduling 29-11 days before a scheduled course date cost $500.00 or 50% of the course deposit, whichever is less. Rescheduling 10 days or less before a scheduled course date will result in a 50% forfeiture of the course price.

Refund Policy: Refunding more than 30 days before a scheduled course date will result in a $250.00 fee. Refunds 29-11 days before a scheduled course date will result in a $500.00 fee or 50% of the course deposit, whichever is less. Refunds 10 days or less before a scheduled course date will result in a 50% loss of the course price.

Any "no show" or "early departure" is subject to total forfeiture of the course price.

Program Prices, Descriptions & Enrollment Section.

Intro to Racing - 1 Day

Price: $1,375.00

Intro to Racing combines advanced street driving skills with proven racing techniques to give students a hands-on experience like no other. A great one-day program for the race enthusiast and the ideal follow up class for Lap the Oval and RPM graduates! More Information

Features: Skid control, line techniques, accident avoidance, lead & follow
Vehicles:C5 Corvette

Lap the Oval at Phoenix International Raceway

Price: $500.00

This course begins with suiting-up, then a brief ground school covering the basics of oval track racing and formula car driving. Then you’re fitted into a Formula racer, and off to the racetrack to experience oval track excitement like never before! This course is typically offered once in the Spring and once in the Fall at Phoenix International Raceway.

Features: 3 half-hour driving sessions
Vehicles: Formula Bondurant

Highway Survival Training

Price: $1,225.00

Highway Survival Training is designed for those individuals who want to gain confidence in their day-to-day driving, and feel comfortable behind the wheel. We emphasize active driving skills and elements of car control that could very well save your life!

Features: Skid control, accident avoidance, shifting exercises, cornering and braking techniques
Vehicles: Cadillac CTS