Global Racing Schools - European Rally School

European Rally School & Motorsport Park.

INTRODUCTION

The European Rally and Performance Driving School based in Central Florida is likely the best rally school in the world. Our venue has been laid out with a strong European theme and design that you are sure to love! The main school instructors are all very experienced (over 22 years) championship winning European rally instructors.

Ivor Wigham's European Rally School is the first major full time Rally School in the United States. Our course offerings are comprehensive! At E.R.S. you can do everything from a basic rally introductory course to a full fledged adrenaline pumping four day advanced course! In addition to our many rally courses, the school also offers SCCA Rally licensing courses for Pro Rally Drivers and CO-Drivers, SUV courses, 2WD rally courses, 4WD rally courses, 4WD turbo rally courses, karting, Enduro bikes, ATV courses, and more... all on a variety of surfaces!

The European Rally School also offers full corporate entertainment packages using rally cars... 2WD, 4WD, ATVs, SUVs, Zip Karts, etc. Corporate events can have up to 80 people are are excellent team building activities and stress relievers.

The European Rally School features a purpose built main building accommodating administration, 3 classrooms, dining room, and guests bathrooms. We also incorporated a sun deck and swimming pool for the use of guests!

The venue is also available for practice and testing for customers with their own cars and also for automobile clubs that wish to run their own events such as single venue rallies and auto-crosses.
The European Rally School founder is Ivor Wigham, a very successful British rally driver with many championship wins to his credit in Britain and mainland Europe.

We look forward to having you at our Florida venue whether you're seeking a vacation with some adventure or you are a serious rally enthusiast with a passion for rally in your veins. We're here to give you a great rally experience!

No matter what you drive, whether it is 2WD, 4WD, SUV, or auto in left or right hand drive, we have
it all! We look forward to seeing you here!

Address:
Starke Florida, USA

Lead Time:
3 - 4 weeks

RALLY PROGRAM LEVEL 1 (1 Day)

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Price: USD 725 (Mon - Fri)

Price: USD 775 (Sat - Sun)

This can be considered your introduction course to Rallying! This is a 3 student to one instructor introductory course. Each student gets approximately 1.5 - 2 hours seat time in this course.
This course is ideal for the beginner / enthusiast requiring a taste of real world rallying,
where driving normally is NOT the name of the game. Only the radical driving is accepted!

Contact Global Racing Alliances today to book your seat today! Want to be the next Tommy Makinen? Or perhaps you want to be the next Marcus Grönholm? Start here!

Course Details:

8:45 - 9:00AM	Coffee & Registration	Coffee and registration
9:00 - 9:30AM	Classroom	Safety briefing, explanation of morning classes.
9:30 - 11:00AM	Driving	Asphalt stage. 12 turn 1 km, typical European tarmac course.
11:00 - 11:30AM	Driving	Handbrake turn practice on wide gravel track, practice makes perfect.
11.30 - 12.30PM	Driving	Driving rally stage 2, 2.5 miles of real life gravel action. Tight and twisty. Learning to control a slide, 4 wheel drifting. Instructor drives first lap.
12:30 - 13:30PM	Lunch	Relax for a bit before heading back out.
13:30 - 16:00PM	Driving	Special Stage 2. Intensive learning miles with instructor.
16:00 - 16:30PM	Classroom	Classroom. Refreshments. What have you learned? Certificates.
16:30PM	Finish	We hope you have enjoyed your day!

Contact Global Racing Schools today to book your seat today! Want to be the next Sébastien Loeb? Or perhaps you want to be the next Marcus Grönholm? Start here!

RALLY PROGRAM LEVEL 2 (1 Day)

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Price: USD 1400 (Mon - Fri)

Price: USD 1550 (Sat - Sun)

So you have refined your skills in level 1 and you're back for more eh? You think you can do better this time? Well we sure hope so. Guess What? This time, you're going to be getting a dedicated instructor watching every gear change and pedal tap! Talk about detail Attention! You'll be taught on both gravel and also tarmac tracks. And the art of the Hand Brake turn control!

Contact Global Racing Schools to attend this program for the intermediate rally drivers!

8:45 - 9:00AM	Coffee & Registration	Coffee and registration
9:00 - 9:30AM	Classroom	Safety briefing, explanation of morning classes.
9:30 - 11:00AM	Driving	Asphalt rally stage 1, 1 km of tight twisty typical European tarmac.
11:00 - 11:3 AM	Driving	Handbrake turn practice on wide gravel track, practice makes perfect.
11.30 - 12.30PM	Driving	Rally stage 2, 2.5 miles of twisty gravel, instructor drives first lap, stage run in both directions.
12:30 - 13:30PM	Lunch	Relax for a bit before heading back out.
13:30 - 16:00PM	Driving	Rally Special Stage 2. Intensive learning miles with instructor.
16:00 - 16:30PM	Classroom	Classroom. Refreshments. What have you learned?
16:30PM	Finish	We hope you have enjoyed your day!
Standard Special Stages: 1 km & 2.5 miles. Vehicle used: 2WD club spec car. All courses include free lunch and refreshments.

Stop trying to learn "rallying" by attempting to drift your car in your drive way! Learn it the proper way! Contact Global Racing Schools today for a booking!

RALLY PROGRAM LEVEL 3 (1 Day)

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Price: USD 2100 (Mon - Fri)

Price: USD 2250 (Sat - Sun)

So now you're ready for the 4 wheel drive version of rallying eh? No more erratic sliding of the car! Now you will learn proper control with the master class of Rallying the 4WD! If you thought 2WD was fast, wait till you try this! It'll blow your mind when you realize just how much traction this can generate! You will be coaching personally 1 on 1 a dedicated instructor and lunch is provided.

What are you waiting for? Contact Global Racing Schools now for a booking! 4WD here you come!

Course Details:

8:45 - 9:00AM	Coffee & Registration	Coffee and registration
9:00 - 9:30AM	Classroom	Safety briefing, explanation of morning classes.
9:30 - 11:0 AM	Driving	Asphalt rally stage 1, 1 km of tight twisty typical European tarmac.
11:00 - 11:30AM	Driving	Handbrake turn practice on wide gravel track, practice makes perfect.
11.30 - 12.30PM	Driving	Rally stage 2, 2.5 miles of twisty gravel, instructor drives first lap, stage run in both directions.
12:30 - 13:30PM	Lunch	Relax for a bit before heading back out.
13:30 - 16:00PM	Driving	Rally Special Stage 2. Intensive learning miles with instructor.
16:00 - 16:30PM	Classroom	Classroom. Refreshments. What have you learned?
16:30PM	Finish	We hope you have enjoyed your day!
Standard Special Stages: 1 km & 2.5 miles Vehicle used: 4WD club spec car. All courses include free lunch and refreshments.

Sounds like fun right? Indeed it is! Contact Global Racing Schools now for a booking!
4WD here you come!

RALLY PROGRAM LEVEL 4 (2 Days)

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Price: USD 3200 (Mon - Fri)

Price: USD 3500 (Sat - Sun)

Now finally a 2 day program to satisfy any thirst you have level over after the first day! Rallying is at its best when you're constantly exposed to it! So if you have the time for it! 2 days AND more is high recommended! That is what motorsport rallying is all about! So kick up the dirt now!

Contact Global Racing Schools now for a Booking! Don't miss on a 2 day straight program
for Rallying!

Course Details:

*DAY 1*
TIME	ACTIVITY	DESCRIPTION
8:45 - 9:00AM	Coffee & Registration	Coffee and registration
9:00 - 9:30AM	Classroom	Safety briefing, explanation of morning classes.
9:30 - 11:00AM	Driving	Asphalt rally stage 1, 1 km of tight twisty typical European tarmac.
11:00 - 11:30AM	Driving	Handbrake turn practice on wide gravel track, practice makes perfect.
11.30 - 12.30PM	Driving	Rally stage 2, 2.5 miles of twisty gravel, instructor drives first lap, stage run in both directions.
12:30 - 13:30PM	Lunch	Relax for a bit before heading back out.
13:30 - 16:00PM	Driving	Rally Special Stage 2. Intensive learning miles with instructor.
16:00 - 16:30PM	Classroom	Classroom. Refreshments. What have you learned?
16:30PM	Finish	Finished with day one... more to come tomorrow!

*DAY 2: 4WD*
TIME	ACTIVITY	DESCRIPTION
8:45 - 9:00AM	Coffee & Registration	Coffee and registration
9:00 - 9:30AM	Classroom	Safety briefing, explanation of morning classes.
9:30 - 11:00AM	Driving	Asphalt rally stage 1, 1 km of tight twisty typical European tarmac.
11:00 - 11:30AM	Driving	Practice hand-brake turns, practice makes perfect.
11:30 - 12:30PM	Driving	Rally stage 2, 2.5 miles of twisty gravel, instructor drives first lap, stage run in both directions.
12:30 - 13:30PM	Lunch	Relax for a bit before heading back out.
13:30 - 16:00PM	Driving	Rally Special Stage 2. Intensive learning miles with instructor.
16:00 - 16:30PM	Classroom	Classroom. Refreshments. What have you learned?
16:30	Finish	What have you learned?

Rally Special Stages: 1km & 2.5 miles Vehicle used: 2WD & 4WD club spec car. All courses include free lunch and refreshments.

Want to be the next rally champion? Well try to handle this first! Contact Global Racing Schools now for a Booking!

RALLY PROGRAM LEVEL 5 (3 Days)

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Price: USD 4050 (Mon - Fri)

Price: USD 4450 (Sat - Sun)

This is for the few brave souls that feel that neither a 1 day or a 2 day program will be able to satisfy the need for Speed Craving! Well guess what, we have just the thing for you! Level 5 rallying program and 3 days worth of driving! How much better does it get!

You will learn on basic and advanced rallying techniques as well as plenty of rally lapping sessions! Contact Global Racing Schools now for a booking! Don't miss out on the fun!

Course Details:

*DAY 1: 2WD*
TIME	ACTIVITY	DESCRIPTION
8:45 - 9:00AM	Coffee & Registration	Coffee and registration
9:00 - 9:30AM	Classroom	Safety briefing, explanation of morning classes.
9:30 - 11:00AM	Driving	Asphalt rally stage 1, 1 km of tight twisty typical European tarmac.
11:00 - 11:30AM	Driving	Handbrake turn practice on wide gravel track, practice makes perfect.
11.30 - 12.30PM	Driving	Rally stage 2, 2.5 miles of twisty gravel, instructor drives first lap, stage run in both directions.
12:30 - 13:30PM	Lunch	Relax for a bit before heading back out.
13:30 - 16:00PM	Driving	Rally Special Stage 2. Intensive learning miles with instructor.
16:00 - 16:30PM	Classroom	Classroom. Refreshments. What have you learned?
16:30PM	Finish	Finished with day one... more to come tomorrow!

*DAY 2: 2WD*
TIME	ACTIVITY	DESCRIPTION
8:45 - 9:00AM	Coffee & Registration	Coffee and registration
9:00 - 9:30AM	Classroom	Safety briefing, explanation of morning classes.
9:30 - 10:00AM	Driving	Asphalt rally stage 1, 1 km of tight twisty typical European tarmac.
10:00 - 12:30PM	Driving	Rally stage 2, 2.5 miles of twisty gravel, instructor drives first lap, stage run in both directions.
12:30 - 13:30PM	Lunch	Relax for a bit before heading back out.
13:30 - 16:00PM	Driving	Rally Special Stage 3. Intensive learning miles on new stage 3, fast and flowing 3.5 mile gravel stage, instructor drives first lap.
16:00 - 16:30PM	Classroom	Classroom. Refreshments. What have you learned?
16:30PM	Finish	What have you learned? See you tomorrow!

*DAY 3: 4WD*
TIME	ACTIVITY	DESCRIPTION
8:45 - 9:00AM	Coffee & Registration	Coffee and registration
9:00 - 9:30AM	Classroom	Safety briefing, explanation of morning classes.
9:30 - 10:00AM	Driving	Asphalt rally stage 1, 1 km of tight twisty typical European tarmac.
11:00 - 12:30AM	Driving	Rally stage 2, 2.5 miles of twisty gravel, instructor drives first lap, stage run in both directions.
12:30 - 13:30PM	Lunch	Relax for a bit before heading back out.
13:30 - 16:00PM	Driving	Rally Special Stage 3. Intensive learning miles with instructor on 3.5 mile fast and flowing gravel rally stage 3.
16:00 - 16:30PM	Classroom	Classroom. Refreshments. What have you learned? Certificate
16:30PM	Finish	Rally Special Stages: 1 km, 2.5 miles and 3.5 miles. Vehicle used: 2WD & 4WD club spec car.

Rally Special Stages: 1km & 2.5 miles Vehicle used: 2WD & 4WD club spec car

LOCATION DETAILS

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NEARBY HOTELS

Days Inn Starke
1101 N Temple Ave, Rt. 301, Starke, Florida, 32091 US

Hampton Lake Bed & Breakfast
US Highway 301 North, Starke, Florida

NEARBY AIRPORTS

Gainesville Regional Airport
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