SIM RACING ACADEMY

Find your pace, make fewer mistakes, build your knowledge.

Easy to Access, Effective Coaching

Understanding the Driver61 Sim Racing Academy

Group Coaching

Group coaching is a great cost-effective option to start your training. Get coached, practice, then receive more feedback.

Structured Learning

Academy members get free access to our Accreditation Program. Progress from Bronze to Platinum by learning and demonstrating pace and core knowledge.

One-on-One Training

With coaches that specialize in all cars, we can help you with our focused one-on-one sessions.

Racecraft Classes

Join up to 20 students to practice the art of attacking, defending, starts, and for-fun races in our Racecraft Class.

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On-Demand Coaching - NEW!

Grab a coach on Discord without having to schedule. Available in 15-minute increments during on-demand hours.

iRacing, ACC, + More

Available in iRacing, ACC and, as necessary, for other Sims as well.

Credit Rollover

Never lose your credits. They automatically rollover to the next month.

International

Available in all Global Time Zones. Europe, Asia, NA, etc.

Many Training Options

Group Training, One-on-One, Racecraft Classes, Certifications, and more.

Special Offer for New Sim Racers

Live, On-Track Assessment

30 Minutes with a Live Coach for $30 $24.99
  • 30-minute training assessment with one of our expert instructors.
  • Live on-track training and coaching.
  • Review your goal and training roadmap and identify your strengths and weaknesses.
  • A great way to get started with training and see the value of instruction.

$24.99 (One time fee only. No subscription required.)

How to Get Started

It's simple to start your journey!

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1. Choose a Training Package

Select a subscription package that meets your training objectives and needs. Your only decision is how many credits you need per month.

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2. Receive Your Credits

After you sign up, you'll receive credits every month. Review the class schedule and the credits required to plan your month.

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3. Book Classes

Simply log into the Sim Racing Academy website to see a list of available classes and book the class that works for you.

Our Partners & Clients

Previously worked closely with drivers from:

Ferrari
Next Level Racing

Driver61 Accreditation Program

Gain Knowledge, Speed and Confidence

When part of the Academy, you can work through the Driver61 Accreditation System to drive your racing further and reach the highest levels of sim racing. You can even become a Driver61 Instructor! Accreditations include target consistent paces, knowledge tests, and more.

BRONZE

Choose your specialization in either Mechanical Grip or Open Wheel Downforce Cars.

Learn to consistently beat Bronze Level Lap times, review and provide basic feedback on drivers, and pass a fundamentals test to receive your Bronze Certification.

SILVER

Continue your specialization and come to grips with consistently achieving faster lap times.

Start to understand setups and be able to articulate the core fundamentals of driving technique. Provide more detailed feedback on example laps and pass a silver level test.

GOLD

Reach an almost Alien level in your specialization.

At the Gold level, you deeply understand the details of motorsport, racecraft, and setups. You are within tenths of top lap times and can race with the best. Telemetry analysis is natural and valuable to you for every race.

PLATINUM

Choose to pursue Platinum-level driving or becoming an Instructor (or both!).

Platinum-level drivers can set the pace in their specialization, drive in top tier teams, and enjoy the highest levels of sim racing.

INSTRUCTOR

Choose to pursue Platinum-level driving or become an Instructor (or both!). Instructor training and certifications focus on ensuring you have ultimate pace and can explain driving technique within the Driver61 framework.

Is Your Sim Missing?

If your sim of choice is missing, let us know via the survey below. We do have training options for other sims, and simply knowing what drivers want will help us add the right classes in the future.