Become a Racer

CMRA License School

Get instruction, rider coaching, a mock race, and the opportunity to earn your Provisional Novice License.

School Overview

A full day built to move you from interested rider to eligible racer.

If you are ready to join the ranks, CMRA License School combines instruction, guided riding, and a mock race at the end of the day.

Morning Instruction

Start the day with classroom instruction focused on procedures, expectations, and what new racers need to understand before going on track.

Afternoon Rider Instruction

Move into rider instruction with guided track time and practical coaching that connects classroom concepts to race-weekend execution.

Mock Race

Finish with a mock race so instructors can evaluate readiness and new racers can experience the structure of a race start and finish.

Successful Completion

Students who successfully complete the school are awarded a Provisional Novice License and may enter CMRA competition.

Provisional Novice License

Successful students are awarded a Provisional Novice License and become eligible to compete in CMRA races.

Race-Day Familiarity

You leave with a clearer understanding of calls, staging, grids, track procedure, and how a race day moves.

A Practical First Step

License School turns the idea of racing into a concrete path: instruction, evaluation, and eligibility to enter competition.

Pre-Entry

Use the schedule and pre-entry pages to find the next available CMRA License School and reserve your spot before race weekend.

Approved Licensing Schools

These partner schools are listed by CMRA as approved licensing schools for riders preparing to compete.

CMRA

Approved Licensing School

VonHertell

Approved Licensing School

Sport Rider Coaching

Approved Licensing School

Review licensing requirements, prep your bike and gear, and arrive ready for classroom work, track instruction, and the mock race.