High Performance Driving

High Performance Driving (HPD) Overview

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.

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Course fundamentals:

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

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Course specs:

– 4:1 student/instructor ratio
– ~80% seat time
– 1.6 mile race course
– 717hp Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat

High Performance Driving

Your Course Options

You can choose between a 1,2 or 3-day course.

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

High Performance Driving

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High Performance Driving

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What You’ll Learn During High Performance Racing

Our high performance racing courses take place on our dedicated race track, offering a professional, controlled environment where participants can master advanced street-driving techniques with tutoring from our instructors. During our performance racing courses, you’ll be at the wheel of a Dodge Challenger SRT® Hellcat Widebody, one of the most powerful production cars in the world.

During the skid control training portion of our high performance racing course, you’ll learn essential techniques to maintain control in challenging situations, mastering the art of car control. Our experienced instructors will guide you through a series of exercises to sharpen your reflexes and build confidence to handle skids and slides while you are on the race track.
Take your performance driving skills to the next level with our heel-and-toe downshifting section of the course. Learn the art of rev-matching and smoothly downshifting while maintaining control of your vehicle through every corner.
Throughout this performance street driving course, we run through various types of high speed braking exercises – whether it’s for the race track or for the road, comprehensive training for the use of brakes will not only make you a faster racer but could also save your life!
Our expert instructors will guide you through various exercises, including autocross, slalom, and accident avoidance maneuvers. During this part of training, you’ll gain valuable track driving experience and learn how to navigate tight corners with precision, execute precise lane changes at high speeds, and react swiftly in emergency situations. With each lap around our 1.6 mile road course, our performance street driving course gives you confidence and sharpens your reflexes, preparing you for any driving challenge that comes your way.
Our optional third day of the performance driving course offers extended track time, allowing you to further refine your skills with extra performance driving training. Additional in-car coaching and personalized driver development gives you the opportunity to maximize your potential and extract every ounce of performance from your driving.
At our high-performance driving school, safety is our top priority during our track driving experiences. Our instructors are seasoned professionals who prioritize your well-being while providing expert guidance. They will teach you how to harness the raw power of the Dodge Challenger SRT® Hellcat Widebody (automatic with paddle shifters), ensuring you have the knowledge and skills to handle its extraordinary capabilities with finesse.
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Here’s What Our Students Are Saying!

Excellent
4.8
Based on 423 reviews
TresAmenazas
2 days ago
Gayle Van F.
1 week ago
I attended your SRT Experience on Sept 25, 2026 for a really fun day at your facility. I'm really happy that Dodge provided this experience with the purchase of my 2026 Charger Scat Pack Plus. Radford Racing School provided a wonderful day of challenging events. Radford had wonderful instructors, top notch cars and great organization. I'm glad Radford had a couple of 2026 Charger Scat Packs to race on the Auto Cross. What fun to see what your new car is all about.... at least at low speeds. The Supercharged Challengers were amazing cars and their durability is outstanding after discussing with the instructors. My wife participated in the "Hot Laps" where the instructors drive the race track and you hang on in the passenger seat. My wife asked for a spicy ride and the instructor gladly obliged . She was all giggles from that experience! If you buy a new Dodge and get this experience included you should definitely attend. Wayne S.
Response from the owner:We are so happy you had an amazing experience! We love our SRT program and we hope to see you back at the track again soon.
Natalia C.
2 months ago
After receiving my Barbie Dream car
Response from the owner:Natalia, We are so happy you had the best time in our class! Thank you for coming out and learning with us. We appreciate you and your kind words. We hope to see you again soon on the track!
ravi T.
2 months ago
Visited for DDSL track was in good condition, no complaints.
Mark B.
2 months ago
I did the 3 day GT Road Racing Course. It was fantastic and I will be doing a class with them in the future. I was surprised by how much in car driving was done and the class had student to instructor ratio of 3 to 1. I would estimate 5hrs of car driving per day. The first day focused on technique and handling of the car so we were on the autocross track for the morning and moved to the oval track in the afternoon. In most of the sessions, you did a group drive with the instructor to show you how it is done then you get in your car and do instructor lead follow then you do the drill on your own. The instructor normally took a turn with everyone to give them some feedback. There is lot of track time and classroom is held to minimal amount to teach you the basics and go over what you learned at the end of the day.
Response from the owner:Mark, Thank you so much for this amazing review! We cannot wait to have you back on track. We truly want to give each student an incredible experience on and off the track.
Scott W.
4 months ago
My kids are relatively new drivers, and they took the 2-day Defensive Driving course. Of course, they had a great deal of fun (how could you not?), but I also feel like they just received 5 years worth of experience in two days. Their confidence level behind the wheel has grown by leaps and bounds. But more importantly, I'm certain that their ability to avoid accidents in the future has been greatly enhanced. I think many accidents happen because people don't know how their car is going to react in a pressure situation, and they end up losing control because they've never pushed a car's limits to see what it can - and can't - do. This school will give you a very good idea of how to feel what your vehicle is doing underneath you. If my kids can steer their way around just one big accident in their lives because of what they've learned at Radford, then it's been worth every penny! Shout out to instructor Dominic, and the rest of the staff as well, for running a top notch program and providing an invaluable service to drivers. It's a shame that everyone can't participate in a school like this...
Response from the owner:Scott, we are so happy you and your sons enjoyed the time on our track! We hope to see you all again.
paul P.
4 months ago
Hellcat J.
4 months ago
Radford Racing School is awesome. We got to drive Hellcat Challengers all day. The instructors were very knowledgeable, and cool. The staff was friendly. Non alcoholic drinks were served all day long and lunch was provided. The class got to drive the new SRT Charger, too. It was definitely a once in a lifetime experience for me.
Response from the owner:We are so glad you had an amazing experience! We hope to see you on the track again soon.
Amy B.
4 months ago
I did the SRT owner experience day and it was awesome! The instructors were great as well as the rest of the staff. It was definitely worth the trip out here from the east coast!
Response from the owner:Thank you Amy! We are so happy you enjoyed the SRT Experience!
NATHAN M.
5 months ago
What a great experience. This was my second time there. The staff is awesome and freindly. If you like to drive in a racecar environment, this is the place.
Response from the owner:Thank you for this amazing review Nathan!!!
Rick S.
5 months ago
I have attended several road and drag racing courses over the years. The Radford Dodge Demon 170 course was at the top of my list for excellence. I thought nothing could top the excellent quality instructors, an outstanding course schedule, driving Radford's Demon 170's, and completing the requirements for an NHRA competition license. Last weekend Radford sent one of their top-notch instructors, Rich Lash, to the MSHS "Mopars at the Rock" event at Rockingham Dragway in North Carolina. Rich and I had maintained contact after I took the 170 course, and we agreed to meet at the Rock. Rich agreed to "look" at my car and provide any advice. The resulting interaction was the most valuable I have received from any of the courses taken. Although Rich was meeting with any other drivers at the Rock, he came well prepared to assist past Radford 170 participants and others. He showed up with the latest power grids for the trans break. (The Demon 170 has computer set points from launch to the first 1.6 seconds) We switched from what we called the original 3(B) to a modified B grid that others used successfully attain the 9.5 second runs I was looking for. After watching two runs, Rich determined that the shift power set points needed adjustment. He next noticed that the car lifted about five hundred feet down the track. Again, Rich had the knowledge and experience to know about a transmission fluid issue that requires the addition of 55 ml of transmission fluid to a full transmission to be added thru the transmission air vent. The 170 uses specific type of transmission fluid that was not available at the track so I wrote that fix off as something that I would have to address in the future. I tested the car and the changes that Rich suggested were on point, bringing the car from an also ran to competitive. Rich then went above and beyond. He showed up the next morning with a quart of Dodge transmission fluid and the small funnel that was required to pour it down the transmission vent. He had canvassed his contacts at the race and found a quart of transmission fluid and the funnel. Once the transmission issue was addressed, I went back to the track with an amazing car that no longer dipped or lifted with no hesitation between shifts. I (and several other drivers ) were still having difficulties with the line lock and trans brake initiation process. Rich made very constructive recommendations and set up 15 minutes before racing started to give us time to process in the lane with active lights. We did not launch, just practiced with active lights. Rich watched and determined that one of my problems was related to releasing the brake pedal after the release of one of the two paddles (170 owners probably know what I'm talking about). That leaves you dead at the green light. His advice on how to avoid that problem was spot on. The thing that was amazing what that Rich provided expert counsel and advice not only for Radford participants, but for others that were having Mopar issues or questions. A number of individuals in our racing group received advice on everything from tire pressures to the fool proof method to release the foot brake after the first paddle release in the trans break process. Rich was asked and answered questions on every Dodge model that was racing. I am by no means a novice- over the years I regularly won my class in the NMCA HEMI Shootout, and participating in the Quick 8 quite often. But it was an exceptional experience to get advice on my specific car at the track during an actual competitive event. I'm not sure that anyone can remember everything during course driving a third party vehicle. But I clearly retained what I learned sitting in my own car on a race weekend. The benefit was enormous. Rich also provided advice and counsel to many other drivers at the event. The feedback from those drivers was exceptional. I want to thank Radford and Rich for extending their experience and advice beyond the course in Phoenix. The extra effort that Rich put forth is what makes racing a community.
Response from the owner:Rick, thank you so much for this incredible review!! We are very lucky to have Rich as one of our Drag Racing instructors. We are so happy he was able to help you and make the event even better.
Ivan P.
5 months ago
Tom B.
6 months ago
Nice facility. This event was run by NASA-AZ (a road racing event) These trackdays are a favorite of Arizona's automotive road racing community
Ryan H.
6 months ago
Amazing! Such a fun time.
Jason J.
6 months ago
Instructors are great and had the time of my life. Definitely will be back.
Derek E.
7 months ago
Everyone at Radford Racing was fantastic. We did the Drag program and not only had a blast but learned a lot both drag racing, the track itself, and the demon 170 vehicle. Thank you again.
Response from the owner:We are so happy you enjoyed your time with us!
Nick
7 months ago
The whole crew is amazing! William and Spencer worked directly with us during the four day GT class and they were awesome! Stephanie and lauren also killed it at the front desk. This school is definitely worth the cost of admission!!
Response from the owner:Thank you! We appreciate this awesome review. We hope to see you on the track soon!
Ali C.
8 months ago
I went as part of a group experience for a conference I was attending. It was so cool. We got to pace with a lead car and then we also drove on a coned...
Kevin T.
9 months ago
I attended the two-day Ultimate Muscle Car Experience from 1-6 to 1-7 with my daughter and it was an amazing experience for both of us. The instructors went...
Rugby
9 months ago
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Matthew C.
10 months ago
(fka Bonderant Racing School) Whether you're planning to race professionally, are already a racecar driver, an enthusiast who wants to drive fast safely, or want better control and understanding of your car, Radford Racing is for you! Incredible instructors with decades of experience racing and teaching, who build your skills from the ground up. Not only do you walk away with a much greater understanding of driving dynamics and car control, but an incredible experience, and many hours of drive time. I would rather go to Radford than take a cruise or go to Disney. I've been twice, to take the GT Road Racing course in January and this time the Advanced Road Racing course in December. So enjoyable! So beneficial! I'm exhausted from the course, but want to go back!
Response from the owner:Thank you for this amazing review! We are so happy you spent time on our track and we hope to see you back again soon.
Ed C.
10 months ago
I took the 2 day Dodge Demon 170 Class, it was amazing. Learned so much about the car, driving and racing. Instructors are phenomenal and I would highly recommend this school
Response from the owner:We hope we made your time with us memorable and supercharged! 😉 Thank you for this great review!!
Kelly T.
11 months ago
I attended the 2 day Performance Driving School from 11-17 to 11/18. My only disappointment was it rained the 2nd day, (I mean poured, a rare thing in...
Rafa G.
12 months ago
Spent a nice day here, hadn't been so excited in a long time! 🚧 At the end of the day I was given "cone killer award" wich is not something you usually want to brag about, but I loved my trophy and all in all I'm so glad I attended Redford Driving school.
Response from the owner:Amazing pictures!!! We are so honored to have had your group out with us on track and being the Cone Killer can't be a bad thing 😉
Mitch L.
12 months ago
Road warrior weekend 2025 was incredible I can’t thank all of the staff and instructors for such an amazing experience. All of the instructors are top notch and incredible at what they do. I can’t wait to return next year to learn more from these amazing people.
Response from the owner:Thank you! We cannot wait to have you back on our track!
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Courses Designed for Aspiring & Professional Drivers

Whether you’re stepping onto the track for the first time or you’re joining us to build on existing competitive racing skills, our high performance racing courses offer racing training to match your level of experience. We offer structured training that is adapted to your goals and experience, ensuring every driver receives the right balance of challenge, instruction, and progression.

From mastering fundamental techniques to perfecting race-ready strategies, each session is designed to build on your skills, precision, confidence, and speed. Our instructors offer real-world insight that is applicable to both competitive motorsports and high-performance street driving.

High 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.

Performance street driving courses are capped at 12 students to ensure students receive proper and detailed instruction. The 1-Day course has a 4:1 student-instructor ratio and the 2-Day and 3-Day courses have a 3:1 student-instructor ratio.

Regular hours are 8:30am – 4:00pm (October – May). Summer hours are 7:00am – 2:30pm (June – September).

Students will need an SA2020 or higher-rated helmet. Helmets can be bought in our pro shop for $229 or rented for just $25 a day. Students will also need closed-toed shoes, driving shoes are preferred.

Yes, students who successfully complete the course will receive a certificate of completion.

Insurance Policy – Radford Racing School offers vehicle and property damage limitation as an option to all students. The following optional limitation policies apply for Challenger Hellcat High Performance Driving:

  • $100 per day / $8000 deductible insurance now included with registration!

Refund Policy – When a refund is requested:

  • 60+ days from class start date: 25% Cancellation Fee
  • 31-59 days from class start date: 50% Cancellation Fee
  • Within 30 days of class start date: No refunds are given, although all applicable credits will remain on file to be applied to future programs and are transferable.

Rescheduling Policy – When a schedule change is requested:

  • 30+ days from class start date: No Cost
  • 15-29 days before class start date: $250 Fee
  • Within 14 days of class start date: $500 Fee

Note: Early departure from any course will result in a total forfeiture of the amount paid. Radford reserves the right to adjust or end training due to unsafe student behavior and/or abuse to equipment.

*A temporary $35 per day fuel charge is in effect for all courses.

The 1-day High Performance Driving Experience is an introduction to advanced car control, covering the essentials of cornering, braking, and handling on our purpose-built track.

The 2-day course expands on these fundamentals with more extensive seat time, in-depth technique refinement, and instructor-led feedback.

The 3-day program offers the most immersive experience, incorporating advanced driving drills, data analysis, and performance evaluation to fully prepare participants for competitive track driving or advanced-level instruction.

Yes, guests are welcome to join you at Radford Racing School as spectators. While they won’t be able to participate in on-track activities, they can observe from designated viewing areas and enjoy the atmosphere of our world-class racing facility.
No previous track experience is required. Our high performance driver training is designed for all skill levels, from passionate beginners who want to experience the thrill of track driving to seasoned drivers seeking to sharpen their technique. Each course is led by professional instructors who tailor the curriculum to your individual experience, ensuring that every participant learns at the right pace and gains maximum value from their time on the track.

Why Choose Radford For Your High Performance Driving?

When it comes to driving progression, seat time is everything; that’s why our high performance racing course offers nearly five hours of time behind the wheel each day. This unmatched track exposure lets you fully immerse yourself in the racing environment, sharpening reflexes, honing instincts, and building lasting performance skills.

Our program blends high-intensity track sessions with focused classroom learning. On track, you’ll experience the thrill of precision driving; in the classroom, you’ll gain expert insights into advanced techniques and vehicle dynamics. The result is a complete, well-rounded training experience that equips you with both the practical ability and theoretical knowledge to excel in high performance racing.

High Performance Driver Training in Arizona

Located in Chandler, just minutes from Phoenix, Radford Racing School offers high performance driver training on our purpose-built 1.6-mile racetrack. Our stunning Arizona location offers excellent driving conditions year-round, making it an ideal destination for motorsports enthusiasts from across the country. With professional-grade facilities and easy access from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, drivers can experience world-class training without the hassle of long travel times.

Arizona’s #1 High Performance Driving Experience

Discover Arizona’s #1 high performance driving experience at Radford Racing School. Our immersive courses combine hands-on training with cutting-edge instruction, giving you a true taste of what it’s like to drive like a professional. Every element of our programme is engineered to sharpen your skills, from classroom theory and racing line analysis to on-track application with live coaching and data reviews.

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