Kaizen Autosport

I did the 2-day advanced school with a 3rd day on the full course at VIR. Kaizen provides a lot of seat time and "real" racing situations that other schools won't provide. Day 1 was primarily skid pad, autocross, classroom and track walk. Day 2 provided tons of seat time on South Course and racing situations at the end of the day. Day 3 introduced the VIR Full Course with plenty of seat time and opportunities to run as fast as you dared. They offer a unique experience and they do a great job of delivering proper instruction, both in the classroom and on the track. This school will test you. The environment allows to you find your limit if you are seeking that challenge. It is an immersive school that prepares you to race.

The team at Kaizen is fantastic. I gave my daughter a 1 on 1 driving day as a gift and Bruce delivered a phenomenal experience. Everything from their communication, their equipment, their vehicles, to their staff is top notch. The fact that my daughter was excited and open to learning from a highly qualified and experienced racer allowed her to have a great time and gain a ton of knowledge. We will absolutely be returning for more driving with Kaizen.... and you really can't beat VIR as a location for some driving fun. Thanks again Bruce. Can't wait to do it again.

Thanks to the team at Kaizen Autosport for an amazing racing school experience at Virginia International Raceway! It is invaluable for any level of driver incredible amount of time on track and the customized support of your Kaizen coaches. Every detail was attended to with care from the mechanical to the physical (air in tires to tums) a blast had by all ! We loved the pictures by Drew; Wyatt’s professional instruction; Bruce’s racing wisdom; Peter’s enthusiasm for stirring up competitive spirit and Donna’s attention to catering all our needs over the weekend. Additionally and importantly, the team of engineer professionals that keep the whole racing operation going with their automotive expertise- we are grateful for you. Kindly, Michelle and Dakota

I had a great experience at Kaizen Autosport Racing School. I had done HPDE’s but didn’t have racing experience going into the class. The amount of time on track and the drills we ran helped gave me the confidence that I could go wheel to wheel with other racers. Definitely recommend Kaizen for anyone interested in racing or even improving their HPDE skills.

The Kaizen Autosport 3 Day Advanced Racing School is an immersive three days of racing. Peter and the other coaches have developed a curriculum that is phenomenal from race craft, situational awareness, open track sessions, practice starts and races. I would recommend this school to anyone who wants to race

Our teenage son just completed the April 2 day Racing School. Everything was A+ but what we liked the most is how the school took risks closer to real racing. Drills to make you comfortable in wheel to wheel racing then MANY real life starts at over 100 mph into a 180 degree turn with almost 20 cars. We have done 4 schools at different companies and this was by far the best one to prepare you for REAL RACING! Additionally, not all students passed to earn their industry licenses which shows this isn't just an "attend and go race" program. You have to earn your license!!!

Kaizen Autosport is located at VIR a world-class facility that's about 4 hours away from DC. I completed a back to back 2 day race school and 2 day of full track day with the coaches. Peter Heffring (the owner and who also happens to hold the track record at VIR in a radical sr8) tailored the race school unlike any other typical 3 day race school.

First they consolidate the normal 3 day race school into a packed 2 day program with SIGNFICANT seat time which also helps make it more accessible for busy professionals. They also run the advanced race school (2 day) and regular race school together which makes for a very interesting learning experience.

Day 1 was time on the skid pad with a m235 and a manual porsche cayman for car control (oversteer,understeer) and figure 8's , excellent class room training on vehicle dynamics , track analysis/breakdown , a full track walk which was quite rare for a race school but common amongst pros as well as the usual suv tour of the course.

Day 2 was action packed which included cars of varying class, students brining their own cars , radicals, formula cars, or using one of Kaizens fleet. I drove the their f4 and a few of my buddies in a radical sr3 all were in great condition and ready to run. I won't spoil the entire class but i'll just say the exercises are EXTREMTLY helpful in learning vehicle dynamics, the limit of your own driving, the track, race craft etc.. Some of the exercises we did were also very specific to Kaizen which i haven't I experienced in other schools. We also had 3 very real races and significant amount of race starts all with multiclass cars and a professional photographer. The program was well run with the highest safety standards and we had no mechanical failures which speaks volumes of the high quality of cars. Another major notable was the instructors really encouraged and gave us the leeway and trust to push the cars while being safe .

After 2 days, Peter also arranged for us to attend a 2 day track day after our race school and provided 1 on 1 coaching. All of their cars included telemetry, driver/coach audio and very tailored coaching with very well maintained cars.

I can say for certain, this was one of the best race school and 'motorsport therapy' I've attended in the past 12 years. This includes many factory driving programs from BMW, Lamborghini , Skip barber etc.

A big kudos to Peter and the team! We'll be back!

Attended the 3 day school that began on 9/17/23. Cannot say enough good things about the entire Kaizen Autosport team. I learned a ton, had more track time than expected, and even the little things like drinks and snacks were covered. Guest instructor Tommy Milner shared insights that an amateur racer may otherwise take years to learn. Whether you're looking to improve your HPDE skills, get licensed, or take your racing to the next level - Kaizen is the place to do it!

Just back from the racing license school at Kaizen Autosport. I cant say enough about how well this program is run. Terrific facility, experienced and professional staff, excellent track support if you bring your own car, and high quality personal coaching. Bonus is that they are all really nice people who care a great deal about quality in the sport.

From beginning to end this experience was bucket-list caliber. The attention given to help everyone be comfortable, safe and faster was more than I expected. The cars and equipment were in great condition, and delivered all the excitement I anticipated. Peter, Honey (may not be his wife’s real name), Drew and the crew were fantastic. Art, the VIR Photographer took excellent pics that bring back the excitement of the moment. Just a complete package. I recommend Kaizen Autosports without reservation.

Had a great time at the 2 day race school. One of the only schools that will go w2w and allow you to gain that experience. Highly recommend!

Been doing auto-x and HPDEs since the early 1990s and have been instructing and coaching for several years. I also already had a competition license and 2 racing schools behind me. However, I STILL hadn't enough training for me to feel confident and excited about wheel to wheel competition. The Kaizen Race School was what it took! THEY give you the challenges, the drills, the pressure, the intensity, to either get what you need or decide you need another round. THIS IS THE RACE school you want if you want to race. It was GREAT!

Having been to VIR in other settings such as track days, intro experiences, and so forth this was my first experience with Kaizen's school program and it was an absolutely wonderful experience. From the quality crew maintaining the cars, to knowledgeable instructors, down to the very punctual schedule and comprehensive program structure, this was a fantastic experience all the way around. Will be back again for sure!

For a super novice like myself, I found that the coaching staff was outstanding , Very generous with their time spent with their driving students in class and on the track . I would recommend Kaizen to anyone who is looking to learn the race craft from a group of winners like the entire staff at Kaizen.

Kaizen is a professional and fun organization. The lead instructors are highly capable and the school is really well organized. The Kaizen track cars are in excellent condition. If you are considering Kaizen go ahead and commit. You won’t be disappointed.

I started with a well-known open wheel multi-day racing school back in the mid-90’s. Actually, I attended three such schools at different tracks (Lime Rock Park, Road Atlanta, and VIR) culminating with the now (I believe) defunct Ford Racing School at Miller Motorsports Park, run in tandem with NASA Utah, where I was awarded a provisional competition license.

In short-- I am no stranger to racing schools.

I can say, without reservation, that Kaizen was the best orchestrated school that I’ve attended. It ran like clockwork. The course material was concise and well presented without becoming overwhelming or simply redundant. The applied exercises, both on the skid pad and the track, were well designed and challenging without ever feeling unsafe. The program was developed by racer Peter Heffring with input from industry gurus Ross Bently and Peter Kraus. And it shows. The instructors and crew were knowledgeable, accessible, and just plain fun to be around. And a shout out to Donna who was just marvelous.

The fact that Kaizen can effectively pull this all off in a two day school is just short of astounding.
Also, their “BYOC” (Bring Your Own Car) option is unique and a great way to explore the limits of your own car while saving a few bucks. I would offer a word of caution, however-- give serious consideration to the car you bring. I pretty much brought a pocketknife to a gun fight. While I still learned a lot, I was at a definite disadvantage when it came to the racecraft exercises on day two.

If you are looking to get a competition license with any of the big-three in amateur racing, or just want to buff up your HPDE game, I can’t recommend Kaizen highly enough. And let’s face it VIR is just an outstanding facility, which certainly doesn’t hurt. As a matter of fact I’m heading back to Kaizen this September for coaching and to attend another Racing School. I’m already counting down the days!

An amazing experience, far exceeding my best expectations.
I attended the driver's school in preparation for a competition license. The curriculum was well developed and the instructors were knowledgeable and helpful while making everything fun.
If you invest money in your race car, you might gain a tenth of a second in lap times. If you invest money in your driver, you may gain 2 or 3 seconds.
Attending the Kaizen schools is a sound investment.

Incredibly immersive and extremely professional experience. Awesome team of drivers and state of the art equipment. Highly recommend this school and doubt you will find another like it!

Just spent a wonderful 2 days with the Kaizen crew at VIR for their Advanced Road Racing School. Very professional school, excellent classroom material and on track coaching. For anyone looking to earn their racing license this is an excellent way to do it. The option to bring your own car is very unique, I rented one of the Kaizen cars and was not disappointed, well prepared and quick on track. IF your on the fence, don't be, you will not be disappointed!

Talented, expert coaching combined with an exceptionally organized building block curriculum equates to a highly effective racing school. This was easily the most useful track time I’ve ever experienced.