How to be a racing driver: amateur to pro with America's No1 school

In association with Skip Barber Racing School

If you’ve ever wondered whether you have what it takes to be a top driver, then there has never been a better time to find out. The Skip Barber Racing School — America’s No1 — is offering 15% off all schools in its Black Friday sale, but only until Monday 28 November.

Motor Sport recently sent F1 correspondent Chris Medland to the US to discover first-hand how it has turned thousands of amateurs into professional racing drivers. Now we look deeper at the secret of its success.

Scroll down to find out how drivers are supported at each stage of their development, and to see the dazzling list of champions who have graduated from the school.


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