Road Course
★★★★☆
Circuit Florida in Auburndale, Florida, invites drivers to experience its road course, characterized by challenging circuits of corners and braking zones. This venue offers open track days, track rentals, and even a driving school to enhance skills. As one of 19 tracks within 75 miles, it contributes to a vibrant racing scene. Call (863) 247-6900 for the current schedule and availability.
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.