The Academy of Motorsports at is the first motorsports boarding school
in North America, attracting the best and brightest youth with
interests in motorsports from around the world. This unique program
initially focuses on driver development and education including
engineering and other facets of the motorsports business. This program
partners with Carlisle School to provide a college preparatory
secondary school academic experience.
The Academy of Motorsports is a collaborative effort between VIRginia
International Raceway and Carlisle School. Other partners include
Virginia Tech, Old Dominion University, Virginia Institute for
Performance Engineering and Research (VIPER), The Institute for
Advanced Learning and Research (IALR), and Martinsville-Henry County
Economic Development Corporation. This project is supported in part by
the Virginia Tobacco Indemnification and Community Revitalization
Commission.The Academy is a unique educational program for youth who want to be
on the fast track to a motorsports career. Pairing the numerous
motorsports assets of Southern Virginia with the unparalleled college
preparatory program of Carlisle School, this exciting program ensures a
well rounded education for motorsports enthusiasts at all levels.
Your
key to a motorsports career is just a click or phone call away. Don't
miss your opportunity to combine an unsurpassed motorsports education
with a superior academic education. Hands-on learning dominates The
Academy experience where behind-the-wheel, under-the-hood, and
real-world business classes are integral to this one-of-a-kind
experience.
Our Vision
Recognizing the
individuality of each student, The Academy is dedicated to developing
the skill sets of gifted drivers and students pursuing a career in
motorsports while providing the highest quality college preparatory
education.
2009 Curriculum Announced
The Academy of Motorsports (Academy) is pleased to announce its curriculum for 2009. The Academy will implement the curriculum through a rich combination of classroom instruction, hands-on lab and field experience, field trips, and guest speakers and lecturers. Students who enroll in The Academy will spend mornings in academic lessons at Carlisle School, an IB World School, and four afternoons weekly in motorsports training.
"The Academy of Motorsports promises to prepare students through Classroom education, Motorsports education and Racing activities and not just for time behind the wheel. The Academy seeks to promote their knowledge of all aspects of the industry," remarks Simon-Owen Williams, Carlisle School Headmaster. "The program offers a comprehensive array of specialty training in engineering, the pure sciences, leadership, health and wellness, dealing with the media and understanding the motorsports industry and how it operates. In short, it aims to cover everything that you will need to have to be ahead of the competition by the time you have graduated high school."
Driving training will be customized based on individual students' ability level and desires. The vehicles available include, but are not limited to, asphalt & dirt karts, Legends oval & road course cars, sports car & open wheel road course cars, NASCAR Late Model Stock cars, Rolex GT cars, and NASCAR Camping World cars. These cars can be tested at a variety of tracks within the area including Virginia International Raceway, Martinsville Speedway, South Boston Speedway, Motor Mile Speedway, and Ace Speedway. Driving simulators are a focus of the hands-on training.
Specifics of core curriculum and sample schedules for each grade level (9-12) are available on The Academy's website: www.theacademyofmotorsports.org.
The Academy of Motorsports is hosting Open Houses on October 4, 2008 and November 29, 2008 to provide prospective students and families the opportunity to tour the program's excellent facilities at Carlisle School and VIRginia International Raceway. Please contact The Academy for reservations to the planned program.
The Academy is currently accepting applications. For more information about The Academy or the open houses, visit www.theacademyofmotorsports.org or call Lisa Lyle at 276.632.7288 x237.
For More Information on the Academy of Motorpsports, visit their web site at www.theacademyofmotorsports.org
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