Ford Racing Raptor Assault school helps you learn to drive, jump and crawl

There are plenty of high-performance driving schools featuring sporty favorites such as the Mazda Miata, BMW M3 and Cadillac CTS-V. But if that’s not your forte, Ford and Miller Motorsports Park in Utah are offering a chance to learn the ins and outs of your Ford F-150 SVT Raptor pickup at the Ford Racing Raptor Assault program.

The program provides hands-on experience at Miller’s state-of-the-art off-road course that includes an 8-acre rock-crawling course, a 22-acre high-speed off-road course and a 900-acre desert racing course to put it all together. The 2013 season will offer a handful of dates to test your off-road skills.

“We’re very excited about the Ford Racing Raptor Assault program,” said Mickey Matus, marketing communication manager for Ford Racing. “The variety of terrain offered at Miller Motorsports Park is unique in North America, and perfectly suited to showcasing the high-performance off-road capabilities of the formidable F-150 SVT Raptor.”

Three experiences are offered: A hot laps ride-along program, a three-hour Raptor Assault Experience that includes the rock-crawling course and the smaller off-road course, plus hot laps with a pro driver, and the full monty—a one-day school that includes all three courses and hot laps with a pro driver. Raptor owners get discounts to the school.

A full schedule for 2013 is available at www.raptorassault.com. Prices range from $300 to $1,395.

By Jake Lingeman