About
《TOM’S FORMULA COLLEGE》
What is TOM’S FORMULA COLLEGE?
The instructor will give a detailed lecture on getting in and out of the car and basic driving techniques, allowing even inexperienced drivers to safely experience the high performance of formula car driving.In addition, a special instructor, unique to TOM’S, will be invited to give advice during the race via radio, and after the race, participants can receive valuable advice on how to improve their driving skills.
WHAT’S NEW
Level-based programs
Carefully starting from the basics
Accurate advice from the instructor ensures skill improvement.
experience course
Beginner to Intermediate
The course is set up in a large parking lot (Fuji Speedway P2, P7, etc.) with pylons and a special course to master basic operations. The instructor will give a detailed lecture on getting in and out of the car and basic driving methods, allowing even inexperienced drivers to safely experience the high driving performance of formula car driving. At the end of the course, a Bronze, Silver, or Gold certificate is issued according to skill level. Silver certificates qualify participants for the Advanced Course, while Gold certificates qualify participants for the Practice Course. We can also arrange private events for groups or companies outside of our regular schedule.
EXPERIENCE COURSE Overview
| Location | Fuji Speedway 694 Nakahinata, Oyama-cho, Sunto-gun, Shizuoka, 410-1307, Japan Click here for access |
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| Course Content | Please come 30 minutes before your reserved time for the following process. Getting in and out of the car Operation briefing Slalom interval Main course driving Radio advice from the instructor during the course. Lap time is measured. （Lap time will be measured.) ▶︎ Running time: approx. 30 min/person (including boarding and alighting time) |
| Special lecturer | 2024 TEAM TOM’S SUPER FORMULA LIGHTS Driver Yuga Furuya or Seita Nonaka |
| Number of openings | 12 slots *Multiple slots can be reserved |
| Participation Fee | 88,000 yen (including admission fee and consumption tax) Transportation and accommodation to the venue are not included. Credit card payment only |
| Entry qualifications | ①Height between 150 cm and 185 cm, weight 85 kg or less, shoe size 28.5 cm or less ②Those who have a regular driver’s license (limited AT is acceptable) ③Those who are in good health that does not hinder driving a car |
| Other | For information on what to bring, vehicles used, equipment, standards of use, and precautions, Helmets and gloves are now available for rent. Translated with www.DeepL.com/Translator (free version) |
About Shoes
We recommend shoes with the narrowest shoe width and thinnest soles possible among those available.
Racing shoes used for driving formula cars (see photo above) are made with thin soles so that the driver can directly feel the information (vibration and pressure) from the pedals. The width of the shoe is narrower to ensure a good fit and to prevent mis-steps. The narrow width between the pedals eliminates dangerous mistakes such as stepping on the gas pedal with the little finger when moving the foot quickly from the gas pedal to the brake.
Focus on skill development
Focused practice on high difficulty points in the run-in
ADVANCE course
Intermediate to Advanced
The course is designed specifically to help students acquire the driving skills necessary for racing course driving and race entry. TOM’S has established its own evaluation standards (6 levels), which are focused on training young drivers, to ensure more reliable skill improvement. In addition to ensuring sufficient driving time, a time schedule is set up to ensure uninterrupted concentration. Using in-vehicle video and logger data, the curriculum is designed to realize precise coaching under the practice conditions that drivers participating in races are conducting. Because the car is driven on a pylon course, the same points such as chicanes and cornering can be practiced intensively, allowing for pinpoint repetitive practice that is not possible on a racing course. In addition, the possibility of contact with guardrails, etc. is extremely low, so you can challenge your own limits safely and securely.
ADVANCE COURSE Overview
| Location | Fuji Speedway 694 Nakahinata, Oyama-cho, Sunto-gun, Shizuoka, 410-1307, Japan Click here for access |
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| Course Content | Preliminary training (classroom) 30 min. Second run (including interval and advice) 30 min. Third run (including interval and advice) 30 min. |
| Special lecturer | 2024 Season TGR TEAM au TOM’S Daisuke Ito Director |
| Number of openings | 4 slots *Multiple slots can be reserved |
| Participation Fee | 275,000 yen (including admission fee and consumption tax) Transportation to the venue and accommodation are not included. Credit card payment only |
| Entry qualifications | ①Height between 150 cm and 185 cm, weight 85 kg or less, shoe size 28.5 cm or less ②Those who have a regular driver’s license (limited AT is acceptable) ③Those who are in good health that does not hinder driving a car |
| Other | For information on what to bring, vehicles used, equipment, standards of use, and precautions, Helmets and gloves are now available for rent. |
About Shoes
We recommend shoes with the narrowest shoe width and thinnest soles possible among those available.
Racing shoes used for driving formula cars (see photo above) are made with thin soles so that the driver can directly feel the information (vibration and pressure) from the pedals. The width of the shoe is narrower to ensure a good fit and to prevent mis-steps. The narrow width between the pedals eliminates dangerous mistakes such as stepping on the gas pedal with the little finger when moving the foot quickly from the gas pedal to the brake.
Curriculum Details
＜Breakdown＞
- Driving (approx. 7 min.)
- Break and coaching (approx. 8 minutes)
*Carried out in the pit while riding - Driving (approx. 7 min.)
- End of driving
Move to the training location (container house) (8 minutes)
＜Breakdown＞
- Review of the first run using data logger and on-board video
- Lecture for the second driving
＜Breakdown＞
- Driving (approx. 7 min.)
- Break and coaching (approx. 8 minutes)
*Carried out in the pit while riding - Driving (approx. 7 min.)
- End of driving
Move to the training location (container house) (8 minutes)
＜Breakdown＞
- Review of the second run using data logger and on-board video
- Lecture for the final driving
＜Breakdown＞
- Driving (approx. 7 min.)
- Break and coaching (approx. 8 minutes)
*Carried out in the pit while riding - Driving (approx. 7 min.)
- End of driving
Transfer to training location (container house) (8 minutes)
＜Breakdown＞
- Review of the third run using data logger and on-board video
- General review
- Lecture for the next driving
- Advancement of evaluation chart
charter course
Private events are also available for companies and groups. Please contact us for details.
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machine specs
FIA-F4 “DOME F110″
The car to be used is the FIA F4, an entry-level category of formula car racing certified by the FIA (Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile) with F1 as its pinnacle, and races are held in countries around the world. The chassis and engine used here in Japan is the “Dome F110” developed by Dome, and the engine is the “TZR42” by TOM’S.
Overall Length
4,340mm
Overall Width
1,738mm
Overall height
950mm
Wheel base
2,750mm
Tread
1,500mm/1,460mm
Weight
610kg
（minimum weight including driver and ballast）
Main Parts Specifications
| Engine | TOM’S TZR42 In-line 4-cylinder 1,987cc NA 160PS/5,800rpm |
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| Exhaust system | With JAF approved catalyst |
| Gearbox | TODA RACING 6-speed paddle shifters |
| chassis | Carbon monocoque / Front and side anti-intrusion panels |
| Damper | TODA RACING ２WAY telescopic system |
| Brake | ADVICS 2pod caliper / Ventilated disk / Front and rear brake balance bar |
| Fuel tank | FIA Recognized FT3-1999 Capacity 40ℓ |
| Suspension | 4-wheel double wishbone inboard type / Front and rear stabilizers |
| Steering | Rack & Pinion |
| fire extinguisher | FIA Recognized Manual Fire Extinguishers |
| safety equipment | OMP 6-point FIA approved safety harness / safety headrests / front and rear 6kJ tethers |
| Wheel | TWS Aluminum Forging Front 13-8J, Rear 13-10J |
| tire | DUNLOP Front 195/550R13 , Rear 240/570R13 |
schedule
2024 TFC Schedule
| Schedule | Course | Location | Application start date |
| 7/24（wed） | EXPERIENCE/ADVANCE・Courses | FUJI SPEEDWAY P2 | 7/10（wed）10:00〜 |
| 8/20（Tue） | EXPERIENCE/ADVANCE・Courses | FUJI SPEEDWAY P2 | 8/5（Mon）10:00〜 |
| 9/6（Fri） | EXPERIENCE/ADVANCE・Courses | FUJI SPEEDWAY P7 | 8/21（Wed）10:00〜 |
| 10/4（Fri） | EXPERIENCE/ADVANCE・Courses | FUJI SPEEDWAY P7 | 9/18（Wed）10:00〜 |