Allen Berg Racing Schools

This past weekend I participated in the 2 day program with Allen Berg Racing Schools (ABRS) at Laguna Seca. I have always wanted to drive this world-​class track and it did not disappoint! This is my 4^th time taking a course with ABRS, but my first visit to Laguna Seca. Laguna Seca is a gorgeous track that is quite intimidating which makes it all the more rewarding! Initially driving the course is a humbling experience as someone who has participated in a number of driving events on the enthusiast level, but I was thrilled at the progress I made over the 2 days thanks to Allen and his staff’s knowledge and instruction. I highly recommend signing up for one of Allen’s courses! If you are an experienced racer wanting to improve on your skills or a novice just wanting to experience the thrill of driving an open wheel car at an amazing track, you will not find a better school. Allen and his staff are hands on and really go out of their way to not just make this a memorable experience, but also truly teach you how to improve as a driver. I have been making a visit to ABRS for the past 3 years now and hope to keep the annual stop going for years to come. If you have ever thought of participating in an open wheel track event, Allen Berg Racing Schools is the way to go!

I have participated in 3 courses offered by ABRS at the AutoClub Speedway in Fontana, CA. Several years ago, I participated in the Intro course which was a 20 lap lead-​follow session. This is a great course for someone that simply wants to get behind the wheel of an open wheel race. In early 2014, I enrolled in the 1-​day course which is a great experience. In early 2015, I participated in the 3-​day course. I highly suggest the 3-​day course to all! By the end of day 1, you are really just finding your stride and really getting comfortable with the car, the speed and the track. If you really want to excel at driving at your limit, the 3-​day is the way to go!
Each time I participated in one of the courses with ARBS, the level of professionalism from Allen and his crew stood out to me. They take great pride in everything they do and do everything they can to make your experience the best it can be. Allen is very hands on and I really cannot say enough good things about his staff.
Now for the cars: These Taatus Renaults are an absolute thrill to drive! I cannot speak about other schools, but with ARBS they want you to get out there and drive at your limit! Having participated in track day events with my own car, this is what I want out of a racing school.
If you are looking for a fantastic experience in a open wheel racer, look no further! I highly recommend ARBS! I will definitely be participating in more events with ARBS and cannot wait to get back out there! Looking forward to getting out to Laguna Seca for my next trip.

I went for the one-​day school and couldn’t recommend it enough. If you are a racing fan, and wanted to learn-​really learn how to drive a car quickly, this is the place.
The Formula Renaults are serious equipment. A lot of the comparable schools teach in older cars without slicks or downforce and with older metal frames. These things produce noticeable downforce, have great rubber and are made of modern carbon fiber construction.
The best part is the instruction. Allen himself taught the class, and then when you get down with each session, they go over your data from the lap. «You ran a little wide here… You can use more throttle here… etc.» Then you go back out and really improve.
Advice: Get good rest the night before, drink plenty of water during, knowing how to drive stick before is a must, but if you know how to heel-​and-​toe, that’s even better. Finally, be sure to ask them to strap you down as tight as you are comfortable with, and then ask for just a little tighter — These are real racing cars and you will be thankful for it on the tack.

My son and I attened Alan’s school recently and I cannot praise this orginazation enough ! I’ve been involved in the raciong industry for many years and Alan’s school is by far the best I’ve seen.
The staff is friendly and professional, Alan’s instruction was clear and concise and most of all the cars were real race cars and a blast to drive !!!
All in all a very fun experience, we would recommend Alan’s school anytime !

First and foremost, a massive thank you to Allen Berg and his entire crew for their help over my 3 day program June 10^th-​12^th at AutoClub Speedway. This is my second time working with the guys at Allen Berg Racing School and I can not say enough good things about them! More importantly, I can’t wait until the next time I can work with them and, of course, drive the cars!
I highly recommend this program to anyone that has an interest in open wheel racing, regardless of experience level. I had never been in a car like this before I worked with AB Racing. If your experience is anything like mine, you will walk away with a load of knowledge and be a much better driver than you were when you showed up.
I did a one day course in 2014 with AB Racing and learned a ton, but more importantly I left with a strong desire to come back and try the 3 Day program. The one day event is well worth it but, in my opinion, I highly recommend a multi-​day package because the first day is spent getting acclimated to the racing cars as well as the track. My big improvements in lap times and big jumps in the learning curve came on day two and three of the program.
So what makes Allen Bergs program different than others out there? I credit the hard work and personal attention Allen and his entire team put in to make each driver get the most out this experience. I felt like Allen, Lu, Steve, Carlos, the engineers reviewing data, and the rest of the crew treated me like I was their top priority. The program feels very individualized and that sets it apart from the competition. Allen is at every event sharing his knowledge and actively helping each driver do the best they can. You can not put a price on that.
When I pulled into the pits after my last session of day 3 it was hard not to get a little misty-​eyed for a lot of reasons. I had just had the best 3 days of my life doing something I truly love, while meeting and learning from some truly amazing/​knowledgable people, and having made some major improvements as a driver. This would not have been possible without the top notch crew Allen Berg has working with him. I made a point to thank each and everyone of them for their hard work and help.
I could go on and on about this but I hope I have said enough to convince you this place is worth ever penny!!!
Allen Berg and crew, thanks again for everything! I can’t wait to work with you guys again. Laguna Seca may be in my future soon! Cheers!
Josh (the skinny twin) ha

We had a great experience, the staff was extremely friendly, polite, and professional. The whole operation was working as a well oiled machine from classroom to track. The formula cars were fast, felt no lack of power, the need for speed was fulfilled.
Allen berg himself taught the pre race beginner class and was super friendly.
First 20 laps were paced great to familiarize yourself with the car and track, each lap adding speed. extra 10 laps id say definitely purchase, after doing 30 laps I feel completely satisfied.
I can’t think of any way to improve or change this experience. I highly recommend this company and opportunity.
Also I am 6’5, 220 lbs, mostly legs, and I fit comfortably.

This falls under the «do it, you won’t regret it,» category. There’s always going to be a little anxiety about schools like this when you attend your first one. Well, you don’t have to worry about it. A very relaxed atmosphere and Allen Berg, your driving instructor and former F1 pilot, will give you everything you need to know and more. Above all, you will have fun and have an unforgettable experience.

I bought a 20-​lap racing experience for my husband and he did it yesterday. He first went through a very quick 20 min orientation and then did the formula one car race with a group of 7. They were not be able to go too fast because there was a girl who was holding everybody up which was unfortunate. However, my husband shared his disappointment with Allen and he was very understanding and accommodating. Then my husband decided to do the extra 10 laps and it was all worthy, highly recommended.
Overall, it was a great experience and Allen Berg is very professional and accommodating. Will do it again

The organization and customer service for this school is absolutely horrible!!! I paid for a class in December 2014 and reserved my driving date for February 2015, which was the earliest date available. The school then canceled my class due to not having enough cars to run for that day. They then rescheduled me for April 2015 and have now canceled that class with ONE DAY’S NOTICE because of their fear for bad weather. Upon canceling my April class they arbitrarily attempted to reschedule me for two other dates without bothering to see if I was available for either date. They could have at least checked with me to see if I was available for these alternate dates. But no, they did not, they did what was convenient for them, not me the paying customer — enough!!! I have asked for a full refund and do not recommend that anyone else book classes with this school.

I’ll never forget the day I raced my first Formula 1 race car! Thanks to Domie DQ, the staff, coaches and Allen Berg himself I learned how to speed down the track with exhilaration & intensity I’ll appreciate for the rest of my life.

I recently tried out the introductory course that they offer, and it was absolutely worth the money. From beginning to end, the staff was very courteous, professional, and friendly. I thought it was especially exciting when Allen takes you out on the course in a minivan and shows you the proper driving line. How often do you get to have a Formula 1 driver drive you around a race track? If you are into cars and racing, I would definitely spend the extra money on the 10 additional hot laps. Being able to flog a race car around the track at your discretion is quite a thrilling experience. The main problem with this school is, now I’m looking at how much used race cars cost…

If you’re an automotive enthusiast, this is a must. I’ve been tracking my street cars for several years, but haven’t really driven a racecar. The experience of being in a formula car is totally different; it’s pretty mind blowing actually. Your butt is inches from the ground, the whole car is loud and vibrates and everything is so direct. The grip level is amazing, and it just makes me want to buy one!
Totally worth the money to experience a real racing car, which is far beyond street vehicles. It’s an entirely different world and only pulled me deeper in love with 4 wheel motorsports.

Overbooked and didn’t bother to tell anyone. Just expected that people would say «ok» and come another day. Very disorganized! Have no back up cars if they have problems. Ridiculous!!! Prices are absurd for what u get!

My husband and I wanted to try this for such a long time… and we were fortunate enough to have this opportunity through a work event! I worked with Allen Berg himself from beginning to end and the entire experience was flawless; from setting up dates that would work, to gaining information to help my contest winners and co-​workers feel at ease with their first time racing, to the follow up days after the event.
Allen and his ENTIRE staff were friendly, extremely knowledgeable, assuring, and very professional. They had a genuine desire to help us perform at our best and worked with each one of us individually and as a group to help us get there. After two lead-​follow laps, we were ready to test our new skills. After each of the next two racing sessions, Allen’s team sat with us and went over a computer and GPS analysis of each driver’s speed, driving path, and even breaking pressure! His staff even taught three of our group how to drive a manual so they could fully participate.
After spending the entire weekend with them, we felt they were friends. We look forward to coming back again very soon!

The Allen Berg Racing School exceeded expectations on every level! A friend and I went out for a 2 day class, without having any previous carting experience. The staff was very friendly and helpful with our entry level needs. It was a BLAST! We learned the basics and Allen Berg, himself, did a few lead-​follow sessions with us.
The program is highly recommended for all level drivers. The staff and Mr. Berg are hands on, approachable, and very professional. Whether you are new to carting or are the more experienced driver, this race class has much to offer and teach you! The team reviews technique, safety, engineering, insider tips, and offers custom feedback to each driver using MoTeC technology.
This one is going in the books as top experiences!

I’ve always wanted to try a race class to learn the basics of driving and I found Allen Berg’s racing school on
and thought I’d try it out.
Allen Berg has been a race car driver for a long time and actually raced F1 at one point in his career.
He gives great tips on handling, braking, safety and it’s a great introductory course to learn if racing is for you or if you just wanna have some fun and adrenaline pumping through your body.

I attended the two day course just this weekend of February 7, 2014 so i have information still fresh on my mind. Overall i would say that this class was excellent. Some key takeaways i felt after the course were that the staff were friendly and incredibly knowledgeable. I felt that these people really had a love for the sport of Formula One and more importantly had incredible PATIENCE with students and a positive attitude. I’ve attended a lot of courses over the years and i can say that more important than anythng else is ATTITUDE. a bad instructor can ruin what would otherwise be a great day.
What i really felt was an added bonus was the education component… the instructors would go over with you all your data and give you pointers throughout the time on the track which was very much appreciated. This course is for those really interested in the sport of formula one and not just zooming around the track recklessly at high speeds. i left the weekend feeling as though i really got the basic and intermediate skills down and know what i need to improve on and pay attention to.
Allen was very professional and an easy guy to talk to with a lot of experience. I espeically appreciated Lou’s input as he grabbed me, put me in the truck, drove me around the track and helped me understand where i needed to improve. Cameron was also excellent with the diagnostics afterwords.
I guess the best accolade i can give is that each time i went on the track for our sessions my time improved. however the reason it improved wasn’t because i drove the car harder… it was becuase i learned the proper techniques and applied them as the instructors said. In the end, i shaved 12 seconds off my lap time, going from 1:32 to 1:20 but did so because of applying the right methods and teachings to my driving.
Overall i recommend this course for those serious about learning formula one… i’ll be headed back in may for an advanced session. Just a nice bunch of people with some serious skills to teach you.

SO MUCH FUN!!!
I did the 20-​lap Adventure Program, with the 10 high speed laps (birthday present from the wife). Full kit is provided by the school; fire suit, gloves, helmet and boots.
The positives vastly outweighed the negatives. The cars are small but still quite powerful (~300 bhp per ton), the steering is responsive, the brakes work, and when you open the throttle the little scooter goes like stink. Over the course of the day I gradually built up my confidence and was lapping faster and more consistently, and that is without any coaching; I’m sure with their expert instruction, the staff at Allen Berg Racing Schools would have me in World Championship form in no time. (Cos that’s all it takes to make a 40-​year old wannabe into Sebastian Vettel…)
That said, there were some drawbacks. Was a little disappointed that the program was held on a dinky 4-​turn cone course laid out in the parking lot at the Auto Club Speedway (Fontana, CA) and not on the infield road circuit. The cone course couldn’t have been more than 400 yards long, whereas the infield circuit is nearly 1 ½ miles with three times as many corners. Would have meant a lot more seat time, but c’est la vie. Also disappointed that the MoTeC data acquisition and engineer debrief that had been paid for was not being offered, but that allowed me to add the GoPro camera so I had a video of my experience… and trust me, you want that video!
The overall experience was an absolute blast, and I’m hopeful I’ll be able to talk some of my friends into doing this with me at some time in the future.

I’ve been trying & trying to contact these guys to setup a day for the 20 lap program via Facebook, emails & phone calls with no luck.
I noticed on their FB page that there are other people that are having the same problems as I am with the VERY VERY limited date availability that they have; which is next to nothing.
It’s so hard to get even 1 person from this company to respond back to you with a real answer /​from a real person.
What kind of business are they running here?
They keep saying that they’ll have more dates available in July for the Pomona location but it ends up that it’s only for the Fontana location & also on dates which I won’t be able to make it to at all.
Why can’t they have it on the weekends so that people who work will be able to attend?
So far I am not impressed with the horrible run around (so called) customer service that I’m receiving here.
No one ever picks up the 888 number so don’t bother calling, just call the 909 # instead.
It’s very frustrating to receive such bad service & also get the run around at the same time.
I wished that I had never bought the LivingSocial deal for this company, this has been a complete waste of my time.
Beware & stay away from people! =(

Allen Berg Racing School Great Experience
I attended the lapping session Wednesday 5−8−13 and must say this is the best racing school I have attended to date. I have attended several others and must make it known how Very professional Allen’s staff is, the cars are top notch, and the data system and review after each session exceeded my expectation. I traveled from Tampa to attend the lapping day session and recommend anyone looking at attending a racing school to go to Allen Berg and experience this for your self.

I’m crossing adventures off my bucket list and I thought this would make a great experience. I couldn’t have made a better decision.
I had just done the NASCAR driving program the week before and it was pretty exciting. But, for the cost, it is over in 3 minutes in the car. And, there’s no real driving per se. You basically take off, get into 4^th gear, and hold it there for a couple laps. I’m not taking anything away from the NASCAR Experience program, it’s just over way too quick.
Allen Berg’s program is way different and much more of a driving experience! The formula cars are much more fun to drive because you get to actually make lots of turns, accelerate, and shift. Plus, and this is BIG, you get to complete several laps. Now, I wish as most people probably do, there were more laps but it really is worth the experience.
By the way, the mini van ride around the track before driving is almost worth the cost of admission.
I gave it 5 stars because Allen and his crew are first class all the way. I also think it was a super Groupon deal.
Allen, thank you and your crew very much!