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

GT Sports Car & High-Performance Schools

Bob Bondurant School of High-Performance Driving
www.bondurant.com, 800-842-RACE
Programs: Beginning to advanced road racing, drifting, highway survival, teen defensive driving, SCCA regional licensing
Location: Phoenix, Ariz.
Cars: Chevy Corvettes, Pontiac GTOs, and Cadillac CTSs

BMW Performance Driving School
www.bmwusa.com, 888-345-4269
Programs: Teen survival skills, women's defensive driving, high-performance driving, Advanced M School
Locations: Spartanburg, S.C.; and (M schools only): Charlotte, N.C., and Alton, Va.)
Cars: BMW 3-Series and M3 coupes and sedans

Danny McKeever's Fast Lane
www.raceschool.com, www.fastlaneteenacademy.com, 888-948-4888
Programs: Teen survival skills, adult highway safety, half- to three-day high-performance and advanced driving classes, drifting
Location: Willow Springs, Calif.
Cars: Your own, or race-prepared Toyota GTs

Master Maserati Driving Course
www.MasterMaserati.com, 866-607-6648
Programs:  One- and Two-day performance driving courses
Location:  RoadAtlanta Racetrack - Braselton, GA
Cars:  Maserati GranSport Coupes and Trofeo race car.

The Mid-Ohio School
www.midohio.com, 877-793-TMOS
Programs: Teen defensive driving, high-performance driving, lapping and competition classes
Location: Lexington, Ohio
Cars: Honda Civic EX and Acura RSX Type-S coupes

Panoz Racing School
www.panozracingschool.com, 888-282-4872
Programs: One- to three-day road racing classes
Locations: Braselton, Ga.; Sebring, Fla.; Fort Worth, Texas
Cars: Panoz GT-RA race cars

Skip Barber Racing School
www.skipbarber.com, 800-221-1131
Programs: New-driver courses, car control clinics, one- to three-day competition driving classes
Locations: More than 20 locations in the U.S., including Monterey, Calif.; Watkins Glen, N.Y.; Elkhart Lake, Wisc.; Indianapolis, Ind.; Daytona Beach, Fla.
Cars: 2.0-liter Formula Dodge race cars, plus Dodge Neons and Dakota Quad Cabs

Track Time Driving School
www.tracktime.com, 866-2-DRIVE-1
Programs: One- and two-day performance driving classes
Locations: Brooklyn, Mich.; Elkhart Lake, Wisc.
Cars: Your own or BMW Z3s

Stock Car Schools

Dale Jarrett Racing Adventure
www.racingadventure.com, 1-888-467-2231
Programs: 10-lap rookie classes to 80-lap advanced courses
Locations: Talladega, Ala.; Homestead, Fla.; Hampton, Ga.; Kansas City, Kan.; Sparta, Ky.; Rockingham, N.C.; Concord, N.C.; Dallas, Texas
Cars: Nextel Cup stock cars

FinishLine Racing School
www.finishline.com, 386-427-8522
Programs: Introduction to short-track racing to advanced racing
Location: Edgewater, Fla.
Cars: Late-model stock cars

Richard Petty Driving Experience
www.1800bepetty.com, 1-800-BE-PETTY
Programs: Ride-alongs with pro drivers to super-speedway advanced courses
Locations: Atlanta, Ga.; Fontana, Calif.; Joliet, Ill.; Darlington, S.C.; Madison, Ill.; Daytona Beach, Fla.; Homestead, Fla.; Indianapolis, Ind.; Kansas City, Kan.; Sparta, Ky.; Las Vegas, Nev.; Concord, N.C.; Brooklyn, Mich.; Nashville, Tenn.; West Allis, Wisc.; Loudon, N.H.; Phoenix, Ariz.; Fountain, Colo.; Richmond, Va.; Talladega, Ala.; Fort Worth, Texas; Orlando, Fla.
Cars: NASCAR Winston Cup stock cars

Rally Schools

Ivor Wigham's Rally School
www.gorally.com, 352-473-2999
Programs: One- to four-day rally courses, off-road 4X4 classes, and autocross courses
Location: Starke, Fla.
Cars: Dodge Neons, Toyota Corollas, Subaru Imprezas

Team O'Neil Rally School
www.team-oneil, 603-444-4408
Programs: Two- to four-day rally classes
Location: Dalton, N.H.
Cars: Ford Focus SVT, Subaru Impreza WRX, VW GTI, VW Jetta, Audi 4000 quattro, Audi 5000 quattro, BMW 3-Series

For more listings of race schools, check out www.raceschools.com.