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Rules & Policies

Drifting and car control training involve inherent risks. By participating in any Bay Area Drifting event, all students agree to follow the rules below. These policies exist to ensure safety, fairness, and a professional learning environment for everyone involved.

Failure to follow these rules may result in immediate removal from the event without refund.

Liability & Waiver

  • All participants must sign a liability waiver before entering the driving area or operating a vehicle.

  • While we take every precaution to maintain a safe environment, motorsports carry inherent risks. Participation is voluntary and at the driver’s own risk.

Track Access Rules (Critical)

  • Under no circumstances may students enter the main track portion of Thunderhill Raceway.

  • Bay Area Drifting instruction takes place only in approved training areas (such as skid pads or designated zones).

  • Entering the track portion of Thunderhill Raceway will result in a $600 fine and a lifetime ban, enforced by track management.

This rule is absolute and non-negotiable.

Vehicle & Driver Requirements

  • Students must be able to drive a manual transmission vehicle,
    OR must have pre-arranged approval to bring an automatic vehicle.

  • Vehicles must be mechanically sound and appropriate for instruction.

  • Bring-your-own-car participants are fully responsible for vehicle condition and wear.

Instructor Authority

  • If you have questions during the event, ask your instructor immediately.

  • If questions are not asked, instructors will assume the student understands the theory, techniques, and instructions provided.

  • Instructors’ decisions regarding safety, progression, and continuation of driving are final.

Safety Rules (Strictly Enforced)

  • Helmets must be worn at all times while driving.

  • Paddock speed limit is 5 MPH.

    • Speeding in the paddock will result in immediate removal from the event without refund, per track officials.

  • Reckless behavior, unsafe driving, or failure to follow instructions will not be tolerated.

Student Progress & Conduct

We understand that learning takes time and encourage new drivers. However:

  • If a student is unable to safely or effectively execute instructional techniques,
    Bay Area Drifting reserves the right to end that student’s driving session early.

  • This decision is made strictly in the interest of safety—for the student, instructors, and others on site.

Cancellation, Refund & Deferral Policy

Due to limited availability and high demand, the following policies apply:

School Car & Bring-Your-Own-Car Registrations

  • All class dates are set in stone due to our limited space. 

  • Cancellations are none refundable

Bring-Your-Own-Car Deferrals

  • No deferral to a future date is permitted.

  • Payment is forfeited if the student cannot attend.

General Policy

  • No refunds, swaps, or date changes are permitted.

  • No refunds for removals due to rule violations, safety concerns, or paddock speeding.

Final Note

These rules are not meant to limit your experience—they exist to protect everyone involved and ensure a safe, professional, and productive training environment.

By registering for a Bay Area Drifting event, you acknowledge and agree to abide by all rules and policies listed above.