Skip Barber Racing School

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The Skip Barber Racing School is an American racing and driving school. Skip Barber founded the school in 1975.

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A Mazda RX8 on the Skidpad at Skip Barber Driving School

History

In 1975, Skip Barber started the Skip Barber School of High Performance Driving at Riverside International Raceway.[1] In 1976, it was renamed the Skip Barber Racing School. Despite selling the school in 1999, Barber remains active in motorsports today as the owner of Lime Rock Park.[2]

On May 22, 2017, the school filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.[3][4]

On December 19, 2017, the school was acquired by DeMonte Motorsports.[5]

On March 22, 2024, the school announced that it has acquired the Superstar Racing Experience and is forming plans for a 2024 season.[6]

In popular culture

A Skip Barber Racing School magnet appears on Jerry's refrigerator in the sitcom Seinfeld. The comedian attended the school and competed in several races.

See also

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