LightSpeed Run Groups Explained

At LightSpeed Track Events, we welcome first-timers to seasoned professional race car drivers. We strive to provide a safe and educational day at our events. The following run group explanation outlines the nature and expectations of our run groups.

 
*Not all of these run groups will be present at each event. Therefore, refer to the event description to determine which ones are available for your preferred event.*


Novice:

  1. Participants in this group usually vary from novices new to the sport to those with up to 5 days of track experience.
  2. There will be 2 lead and follow sessions with 1 instructor guiding 4 students around the track slowly to become familiar with the track before open lapping sessions for the remainder of the day.
  3. There will be classroom sessions between driving sessions with Instructors on track with you.
  4. evaluations will be given towards the end of the day by request

 

Low Intermediate:

  1. 5+ Track days experience
  2. Be able to recognize and understand all flags.
  3. Passing rules are point-by required and passing only on straights.
  4. Understand the fundamentals of a corner.
  5. Exhibit a predictable and consistent driving style.
  6. Have traffic awareness and the ability to see traffic approaching in mirrors.
  7. Facilitate a pass at the earliest convenience.

 

Mixed Intermediate:

  1. 7+ Track Day experience.
  2. A step up from low intermediate.
  3. Point-by only required if a sticker dot is displayed on the back of the vehicle.
  4. Capable of driving through traffic and aware of traffic approaching in mirrors.
  5. Exhibit a predictable and consistent driving style.


High Intermediate:

  1. 10+ Track day experience.
  2. Point-by recommended on straights; point-by required in corners.
  3. Know how to set up a pass without a point-by on straights.
  4. Feel comfortable giving a point-by anywhere and as soon as possible.
  5. Be comfortable and relaxed working with traffic, anticipating traffic approaching a couple of corners prior.
  6. Understand the limits of tire grip, working on maximizing available tire grip.

 

Advanced:

  1. Comfortable with passing anywhere without a point by.
  2. Have the ability to apply weight transfer theories in transition phases of corners.
  3. Have the ability to drive at high slip angles.
  4. Understanding of how to set up passes at corner exits and understanding of passing limitations at corner entry.
  5. Understand when a pass is warranted (the responsibility for passes lies with the overtaker; the car being overtaken is a facilitator).