Driver education is just that, an opportunity to learn how to drive on major road courses and learn how to drive at high speed in a smooth, efficient and safe manner using your own car. DE’s are about rhythm and endurance, about consistent car control, about driving longer times and distances.  To see an example, play the videos at the bottom of this page.

The only items that are required are a helmet, long sleeve shirt, long pants, and a willingness to learn!  Although it is recommended to get your car in good working order prior to arrival at the track, including but not limited to checking your brakes including brake fluid, checking or even changing your oil, and of course making sure your tires are in good shape.

The Ohio Valley Region typically has three driver education events per year.  The first is usually in April at Mid-Ohio.  The second is combined with the OVR Club Race at Putnam in Mid- July, and the final one of the season is also at Mid-Ohio the weekend after Labor Day.

The weekend usually begins on Friday evening with an inspection and social.  Saturday you will begin the day by meeting your instructor and learning the basics of driving on the track.  By Sunday there is a good chance that your instructor will sign you off to drive a few times around the track on your own.

All passing is done in designated passing lanes around the track and cannot be done without the lead car giving the trailing car the signal to pass.  The motto of driver education is "No bent sheet metal!"

Have any questions?  Our more experienced members will be happy to answer them in the forum.

Laps at a Mid-Ohio DE:

Laps at a Putnam DE: