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School or place to try one out?

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Reebs:
I'm the guy who loves the FED but have never driven one. Is there any place I can PAY and take a blast down the track? Driving Schools?
I don't have any racing buddies to ask.

GlennLever:

--- Quote from: Reebs on September 14, 2015, 05:16:51 PM ---I'm the guy who loves the FED but have never driven one. Is there any place I can PAY and take a blast down the track? Driving Schools?
I don't have any racing buddies to ask.

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This place is excellent. I took just the classroom and it was worth the $, if I ever get back that way I will take the full program.

They have rear engine dragsters and cars.

dreracecar:
No school has FE dragsters, to much of a niche style racing. Honestly for me you could build a car for what it would cost you
Let me explain

I dont have the liability insurance to cover you in case something happens weather it be the car or you. A good school has that coverage (waivers dont mean sqwat) and trained instructers that will pull you from the car if not paying attention to instructions.
Not only does one put up the class fee but you must show financial responcability to pay for damage if you should do so.
Since it is their program they can outfit you and adjust the controls so you can start licencing which can take at least 4 passes, more if there are issues. before they let you go screaming down the 1320
So for me its not just giving me $100 to make a pass in my car-aint happening!.If you can find someone that will--- thats Great!! but I like my home and hate lawyers

wideopen231:
IMO your better off as Bruce said building one.Build mild motor to start or set it up soft.Ease your way into it.I ahve been  5.70's at 240 plus and I don't plan to hammer it first shot or two.Well unless it feels really good the first  shot. A fed is different than a RED in more ways than just where the motor is located.IMO going to school that has rear engine cars would be some what of waste of money.
   If you build nice piece and after you make some runs you decide its not for you.Then you either sale or put someone else in the seat.You may loose few bucks selling but not much more than paying to ride someone else car.

masracingtd1167:
I would think that a school might be a good idea for someone who has never done this before . If you are not sure if you really want to race it would be a good place to start . I know they are rear engine dragsters but they are still fast . I am not sure how much it costs to do it .

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