Driving School
High Performance Driving (HPD)
Our High Performance Driving (HPD) courses have been created to offer performance driving training for all enthusiasts interested in improving their street driving skills. This comprehensive track driving experience consists of a curriculum that includes basic car control, vehicle dynamics training, accident avoidance, safety techniques, and finally, the fundamentals of performance track driving. High-performance street driving courses are available as 1-, 2-, and 3-day classes.

Course fundamentals:
– For enthusiasts to improve their street-driving skills
– Car control and vehicle dynamics training
– Accident avoidance and safety techniques
– Track driving fundamentals

Course specs:
– 4:1 & 3:1 student/instructor ratio
– ~80% seat time
– 1.6 mile road course
– 717hp Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat
2 Day
$3499
3:1 Student-Instructor ratio
Introductory Tour
Ground School
Throttle Steer
Slalom
Paddle Shifting
Accident Avoidance Drill
Handling Drill – Oval
Heel & Toe Downshifting Exercise
Handling Drill – Maricopa Oval
Skid Control Training
ABS Braking Exercises
Track Lead & Follow
Autocross Session
Graduation
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3 Day
$4999
3:1 Student-Instructor ratio
Introductory Tour
Ground School
Throttle Steer
Slalom
Paddle Shifting
Accident Avoidance Drill
Handling Drill – Oval
Heel & Toe Downshifting Exercise
Handling Drill – Maricopa Oval
Skid Control Training
ABS Braking Exercises
Intro to Radford Road Course
Track Lead & Follow
Instructor Ride & Drive
Autocross Session
Open Track Session
Graduation
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Performance Driving – FAQs
Our Performance Driving course is offered on a 1-day, 2-day and 3-day basis. All of these courses are designed to teach students car control at its most basic level to build a solid foundation. Courses will include ground school, weight transfer concepts, throttle steer, slalom, accident avoidance, proper cornering techniques, skid control, autocross sessions and track time in a lead & follow exercise.
Additionally, 3-day students of this course will also receive an open track session at the end of day three.
The calendar below illustrates the typical days our driving courses are offered during the week.

Regular hours are 8:30am – 4:00pm (October – May). Summer hours are 7:00am – 2:30pm (June – September).
Yes, students who successfully complete the course will receive a certificate of completion.
You can view our course policies and hospitality fees here: https://radfordracingschool.com/course-policies/
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Radford’s Advanced Driving Courses
We are the number one destination in Arizona for advanced driving courses that are designed for drivers of all ages and abilities. During our advanced driver training, participants will have access to some of the county’s best instructors, delivering comprehensive instruction across a broad range of real-life and race scenarios to enhance driving skills and abilities.
Our advanced driving courses emphasise both safety and performance, with a curriculum that builds technical driving ability while reinforcing smart decision-making behind the wheel. From emergency braking and evasive manoeuvres to cornering techniques and skid control, every module is delivered in a controlled, track-based setting, giving participants the tools they need to handle high-pressure situations with composure, control, and safety in mind.











