To activate your Novice Permit, you must attend an SCCA Drivers School

San Francisco Region holds one drivers school each year, at the end of February. If you miss the school, check the Calendar section of SportsCar magazine or www.scca.org to find the next Driver School in your area. You may attend an SCCA Driver School anywhere in the country. Some regions (such as SFR) put on double Driver’s School, meaning you need to attend only one school. In some areas, you must attend two SCCA schools before receiving your Novice Permit.

To attend an SCCA Driver School, you must arrange for your own prepared race car. You will also need approved driving gear, including an SCCA approved helmet. If you do not have a race car, you will have to rent or lease one in order to attend a school. Renting allows you to concentrate on driving and also permits you to consider which class best fits your goals before you buy a car. Rental prices generally range from $1000 to $2,000 depending on the car type. Check the SFR Road Racing page for the list of local race car rentals.

Driver School Checklist
Upon receipt of your event entry packet, read all the information provided. Most importantly, note the rules and regulations specific to the event and the race track. Complete your entry form in its entirety and return it to the person listed. Make certain your personal driving equipment, (i.e., helmet, driving suit, gloves/shoes, etc.) is in good order, and that your car is race-ready before the first on-track sessions.

When you successfully complete the driver’s school, your Novice Permit will be signed off by the Chief Steward and you will be eligible to enter SCCA Regional Club Racing events.