Novice Experiences

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Info about the Novice Events

$125+ Novice Day

Novice Day, run only once a year with a team of great coach. This program offers you 30 minute to drive on our popular Stadium track. Slots are available every half-hour throughout the day. Sign up today to secure your spot in this very popular program. The 2024 Novice Date is Saturday June 1st.

The time slot booked represent your latest arrival time. These events are very busy, a late arrival may result in us being unable to accommodate you in a later group.

This program is for individuals with their own car that would like to experience the track at Calabogie Motorsports Park in a safe and structured manner, but have minimal to no track experience. This program is delivered in an unintimidating lead and follow format with pods of up to four cars lead by a coach.

You must be a minimum of 16 years of age.
Please bring a helmet if you have one, as only a limited number will be available trackside.
Fully electric vehicles are not permitted to run on the track.
For each time slot you will be afforded 30 minutes to check-in and get situated, followed by a 30-minute classroom. You will then get strapped in for your 30 minutes of track time.
Please note there is a limit of 12 cars on the track for each slot.
Spectators welcome but we do not permit passengers while on track during these special novice events.
Cancellations within 5 days of the scheduled event will result in $50 admin fee.

$385+ HPDE Introduction Nights

HPDE Introduction Nights – Designed for new and novice drivers. This lead-and-follow program delivers three 25-minute sessions following your coach around the full 5.05km track. This program typically runs Wednesday evenings 3-7pm and run every 3-4 weeks throughout the season.

Are you a first-time driver eager to take on the challenges of Calabogie Motorsports Park? Whether you’re new to the track or simply seeking to enhance your skills, our HPDE Introduction Nights offer the perfect opportunity for you to embark on your journey with confidence.

Calabogie Motorsports Park boasts the title of Canada’s longest track, spanning over 5 kilometers with more than 20 thrilling turns. Navigating such a dynamic course demands more than a few laps to master. Our Intro Nights are expertly structured in a lead/follow format, allowing you to acquaint yourself with the track’s nuances, flow, and intricacies.

During these sessions, you’ll have the invaluable guidance of a seasoned driving coach at your disposal. Maximizing your time with them is paramount as you progress towards refining your performance driving skills. By familiarizing yourself with the track layout and its rhythm through our lead/follow introduction program, you’ll accelerate your development on the track.

HPDE Intro Nights are scheduled approximately every 3-4 weeks, conveniently preceding our HPDE events. This strategic scheduling enables you to seamlessly book both events together, optimizing your learning curve and progression. Don’t miss out on this efficient pathway to rapid improvement behind the wheel at Calabogie.

Follow your coach around the full 5.05 km track and learn the line, how and when to pass safely, where to look and where to apply brakes and throttle correctly.
There will be up to 3 other cars in your group all following the coach in a Calabogie track car.
Each session is 25 minutes with a driver briefing in between.
There often is an HPDE event the week following these events where you can progress to the next stage with an in-car coach.
M2015 or SA2015 minimum helmet rating required. If you are unsure of your rating or need one, rentals are available for $30.00
Long pants and proper shoes are required. No sandals or flipflops.
All coaches are Level II certified with the Motorsports Safety Foundation
Fully electric vehicles are not permitted to run on the track.

$325+ Track Car Rentals

Track Rental Car Experiences Take the wheel of our track prepared cars and learn high performance driving from our team of MSF level 2 certified driving coaches.

Rent a RaceCar

Starting at $

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