American Racing Academy - Las Vegas, Nevada - High Performance Driving Lessons

The American Racing Academy can trace its roots back to 1996. That's when renowned Irish racecar driver Derek Daly partnered with BMW North America and began teaching high-speed driving at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway.

The Derek Daly Performance Driving Academy, as it was then known, became the most advanced driver training and racing school in the country, according to Motor Trend Magazine. Among Daly's clients were Pete Sampras, Aerosmith, John Oates, and Vin Diesel. Sylvester Stallone selected the academy's program for his own preparations when chosen for the lead in the movie "Driven.''

In 2006, Daly turned his entrepreneurial attention to other matters and the company morphed into American Racing Academy. It carries on the tradition of top-notch race training with programs ranging from a half-day session to five full days in computer-equipped F2000 single-seat race cars and BMW Z3 sports cars. Licensing to race with the Sports Car Club of America is also offered.

The American Racing Academy is located at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, where lessons are conducted year-round on either the 1.2-mile infield road course or the 1.8-mile outside road course, both with nine turns. The address is 7055 Speedway Boulevard, Suite E-102, Las Vegas, Nevada 89115-1753. No more than 12 students are allowed per course.