Please park at our M1 North parking the day of arrival – see attached map of the M1 facility.
Please arrive 20 minutes prior to the start time listed.
You will start and finish your Radical Academy driving experience at the M1 Event Center.
Light drinks and snacks will be provided each day/ session during the program. You are free to bring your own food and lunch if your session will extend past 3 hours.
Please wear comfortable clothes that will fit under the protective safety equipment (driver’s suit and shoes) which will be provided to you.
If you have your own protective racing equipment you are welcome to use it. However, M1 has the right to inspect and provide alternatives if the protective safety equipment does not meet our standards.
M1 owns four Radical SR3 vehicles.
Weather, including rain and cold temperatures, may impact the ability to run the Radicals. However, the in class instruction, as well as the use of our simulators may take place on the scheduled dates. In vehicle time on the M1 Circuit may be moved to later in the day, or rescheduled if weather is a factor. All schedule changes will be communicated to students at the earliest opportunity to avoid.
Refunds are not issued due to rain or inclement weather. We will reschedule the event to an alternative day and time if necessary.
If you cannot attend a session due to family death, personal illness, or other matter, we will work with you on rescheduling to an alternative date.
A novice competition license allows a driver to compete in SCCA-sanctioned events after successfully completing the class and receiving instructor approval based on safety and performance standards. The license is not guaranteed.
Cancellation requests received more than 31 days prior to your event will receive a 90% refund of the class and upgrades purchased.
Rescheduling requests received less than 31 days before your event will require a $150 rescheduling fee.
No refund will be offered if a cancellation or request to reschedule occurs less than 31 days before your event. Failure to appear will result in forfeiture of all event fees.
M1 has protective safety equipment available to rent for $200 when attending the Radical Academy.
Participants are welcome to bring their own helmet if it is rated Snell SA 2020 or better and have HANS clips. If you bring your own helmet, bring your HANS to make sure the clips match up (or you will have to use our helmet if our Hans does not clip into your helmet).
M1 has the right to inspect and provide alternatives if any other of your own protective safety equipment does not meet our standards.
Our programs are open to any person 18+ years who holds a valid driver’s license.
Minors who are 16 years or older, with a current competitive driving license, are also eligible.
We start with a variety of driving exercises geared to teach you the basics of car control. Only after you have established a solid foundation will you be driving at higher speeds. While we encourage participants to find their limits, every student is coached at their comfort level based on their personal goals for their driving.
No. Each Radical is set up specifically for the driver. Setup includes proper driver positioning (seating, brake/ throttle, steering, and suspension. Setup may include restrictions to limit maximum speed if deemed required.
Once registered, you will receive a welcome email with all the details regarding your session(s) with us. A final reminder will be sent a few days prior to your event.
Yes, we welcome family and friends and will make them feel a part of the day.
We average 4 to 6 participants per school.
No. M1 has its own cameras mounted on the vehicles. A copy of all in-car video footage will be given to you at the end of your session.
