So you wouldn't know an apex if it hit you in the head, and you think a "racing line" is something a pro driver uses at the bar to pick up groupies. Relax. There's still hope for you…in a race school somewhere, if not in high society.

Race driving schools aren't just for Mario Andretti wannabes. Although that group keeps the weekend-warrior industry alive, there are now driving schools for newly licensed teens, SCCA amateurs to crusty race veterans and plain old folks like you and me who just want to go out and have fun.

Which brings us to the one thing all race schools have in common: fun. Attending race school is the most fun you can have in a car without breaking the law. Better yet, you're practically guaranteed to emerge a better driver.

Prices for race school range from $200 to $4500, depending on the cars used (some provide cars, others have you bring your own) and the length of the program. The following are some of the best-known race schools just waiting to forge you into a better driver:

Autocross Schools

Track Time Driving School
www.tracktime.com, 866-2-DRIVE-1
Programs: One-day autocross class
Location: Brooklyn, Mich.
Cars: Your own car

Evolution Performance Driving School
www.autocross.com, 407-889-9976
Programs: Beginning to advanced autocross classes
Locations: All over the nation (SCCA regions, call for info.)
Cars: Your own

Kart Schools

Bob Bondurant SuperKart School
www.bondurant.com, 800-652-KART
Location: Chandler, Ariz.
Programs: Half-day to three-day karting classes
Cars: Karts

ESPN Russell Racing School
www.espnrussellracing.com, 800-733-0345
Programs: Kids' one-day classes (ages 8-12) to three-day advanced adult karting classes
Location: Sonoma, Calif.
Cars: Karts

Jim Hall Kart Racing School
www.jhrkartracing.com, 805-654-1329
Programs: Sprint kart, shifter kart and lapping kart classes
Location: Ventura, Calif.
Cars: Karts

Formula (Indy Style) Race Schools

Bertil Roos Racing School
www.racenow.com, 800-772-3669
Programs: Half-day to three-day race-driving classes
Locations: Long Pond, Penna.; Koppel, Penna.; Alton, Va.
Cars: F-2000 race cars

Bob Bondurant School of High-Performance Driving
www.bondurant.com, 800-842-RACE
Programs: Beginning to advanced performance driving classes
Location: Phoenix, Ariz.
Cars: Open-wheel formula-style cars

ESPN Russell Racing Schools
www.espnrussellracing.com, 800-733-0345
Programs: One- to three-day racing classes
Location: Sonoma, Calif.
Cars: Open-wheel formula race cars

Mario Andretti Racing School
www.andrettiracing.com, 877-ANDRETTI
Programs: Passenger ride-alongs to advanced one-day speed training and six-car side-by-side racing
Locations: Las Vegas, Nev.; Fontana, Calif.; Joliet, Ill.; Kansas City, Kan.; Fort Worth, Texas
Cars: 600-hp Indy-style race cars