But these tutoring sessions are more than just excuses for you to tear up the track – they are geared towards drivers who wish to learn both offensive and defensive highway tactics. Mazda wants their ensure customer safety and prove that being a world wide company does not keep them from being loyal and local minded.

The first major Mazda Driving School began in 2003 with Mazda:RevItUp. Some 18,000 “students” across North America sped down to racetracks and partook in a variety of classroom instructions and hands on (steering wheel) driving. The event was even covered by ESPN Radio.

Five years later, one of the biggest Mazda Driving Schools can be found in Virginia – at the over-three-mile course at Virginia International Raceway. A two-day event begins with technical instructions and concludes with students being paired off on the track based on similar experience. This combination of class environment and full-on practice can be a surefire way to become as good as any racing champion.