Road Course
★★★★☆
In Auburndale, Florida, Circuit Florida delivers engaging road course action. A twisting closed circuit designed for turns in both directions challenges drivers, making for competitive runs. Visitors can engage in track rentals, improve skills at the driving school, or participate in open track days. For event specifics, the venue can be reached at (863) 247-6900; this is just one of 18 tracks in the regional scene.
Track rentalsDriving schoolOpen track days
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Know Before You Go
- Gear requirements
- Track-day organizers typically require a Snell SA-2020 helmet (or newer), long sleeves, long pants, and closed-toe shoes. Many tracks have rental helmets for first-timers.
- Run groups
- Drivers are slotted into novice, intermediate, or advanced run groups based on pace and instructor sign-off. Group-jumping isn't permitted — you build up over time.
- Tech inspection
- Expect a pre-event tech form plus a visual gate check. Brake-fluid age, throttle return, battery tie-down, and seatbelt condition are the most common flags.
- Cost expectations
- HPDE / open-track days typically run $200-450 per day with 4-6 on-track sessions of 20-25 minutes each. Memberships at private clubs are substantially more.
- First-timer tip
- Most clubs require novices to ride with an instructor for the first day before being released solo. Sign up for instruction in advance — slots fill weeks ahead.