North Atlantic Racing Academy

North Atlantic Racing Academy runs accredited SCCA one-day race schools at Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park, combining classroom instruction with on-track sessions in professionally prepared Spec/Miata cars.

Students can work toward an SCCA Novice/Racing Permit with experienced instructors; sessions are arrive-and-drive, and the school posts dates, equipment requirements, and policies on its official site.

A focused one-day program that pairs classroom briefing with multiple on-track sessions in spec race cars. Instruction emphasizes car control, racecraft, and standards required for SCCA permit sign‑off.

Look out for:

• Professional Spec/Miata race cars provided for rental and instruction.

• Classroom briefings followed by supervised on-track runs and individual coaching.

• Opportunity to earn SCCA Novice/Racing Permit sign-off at Thompson Speedway.

• Multiple scheduled school dates each season (see official site for current calendar).

Best way to experience it: Arrive with a valid driver's ability to operate a manual transmission, bring your personal racing suit and neck restraint (rental options noted on the site), allow time for check-in and briefings, and review the school's cancellation/rescheduling policies before booking.

• Courses run as one-day, arrive-and-drive schools at Thompson Speedway.

• You must be able to drive a manual transmission.

• Drivers supply their own racing suit and neck restraint; rentals are available.

• Check the official site for current dates, policies, and registration details.