Formula Racing Academy

Negative experience: PROBABLY CLOSED DOWN pretty sure this company is no longer in business. I drive past their storefront and its been closed up tight with no signs of life for months. The company seemingly dropped off the face of the earth. all phone numbers are disconnected and I have not gotten any responses back from them.

Negative experience: DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY AT THIS PLACE WHATSOEVER!!! I signed up for a 1 day racing school for $1350 at New Jersey Motorsports Park in May 2022 and they cancelled the school half way through the day because of rain. They told everybody that they would contact everyone, so we could schedule a make up day. Not only did they not reach out to me they don't answer their email and the phone numbers they have listed on their website are all out of service. It seems that this school is going out of business.

Negative experience: Been trying to contact for months but phone numbers are disconnected and no response to emails. Did they go out of business?

Fantastic experience: My wife gave me a ticket to this adventure as a 70th birthday present. My good buddy and wingman Nick decided to tag along and signed on as well. Tho wary of springtime snowshowers but not so fond of the August heat, we opted for the Pocono course because it was the longest of those offered, the others appearing more like executive training tracks than the real deal. Make no mistake, VIR and the NJ track are fun places but we wanted to be on over a mile course. Nick and I have followed racing since we were in diapers, I've actually crewed on an F2 team and shot for Motoring News & Autosport; Nick has raced sedans and had his license but neither of us had done proper time in a formula car. This experience was terrific! Now then, if you expect some kind of white glove, linen napkin treatment... this might not be for you. Pre-ordered box lunches from the nearby Wawa or whoever are the nom-du-guerre and that was fine with us. Gritty perhaps but excellent instructors, one an Olympic Champion, Record holder on skis (speed) and former F1 driver... what's not to like? Temps were cool; we had a wet day; it was all simply terrific! If you follow racing on television, you'll learn to think twice before you blurt out any unfounded challenges... it gets VERY busy inside that little cockpit and mirrors? What mirrors!!!! :) Just saying for two guys in their seventies (we still think we're 18), couldn't have asked for a better time, a better learning experience and seeing the lens from the other side. Best of all, in an otherwise younger field, we were honored to be holding our own at the front of the class. Oh, FYI... these are not automatics! Be prepared to shift the gears... no biggie for us as we have those "toys" in stock but for the uninformed... no automatics in these formula cars. Just do it; Enjoy; Shut up; Drive... it'll be among the most memorable moments of your life. Highly recommend.

Positive experience: Im not a race car driver but if you want to be this the place to go

Fantastic experience: I recently completed the 5 Day Racing School and absolutely loved the experience. The instructors are experienced and the cars are a blast to drive. From the beginning of the program to the end I can confidently say that I am now a better driver and ready to go racing competitively.

Fantastic experience: I have had the great pleasure of attending the 3 day program, Dennis and his team are extremely knowledgeable and encourage you to push hard. I had more fun than it should be legal to have and without hesitation recommend Bertil Roos to anyone who wants a genuine driving and learning experience. Great job and thanks

Fantastic experience: Great Instructors, Durable Open Wheeled Cars. I've bee to several racing schools over the years and this is the best value!

Negative experience: A gift card was purchased for me as a present last August, and due to a job change, a move, and the birth of my son I wasn't able to get the day scheduled. They offer a one year refund policy, and so in June of this year I requested a refund. The short story is that at this point I have sent three detailed emails, all of which have been unanswered. I have left 3-4 voicemails that also have been unanswered. Probably 5-6 times I did catch somebody on the phone, but the right person was never there. On three separate occasions I have been told my check is in the mail. They are very pleasant over the phone. However, the check still has not arrived. I am reaching out to the BBB and if necessary to lawyers to have this resolved. I would definitely not recommend dealing with this company. Although their racing instruction may be great (I wouldn't know) they seem untrustworthy, and trust is important with money and with racing cars.