Motorsports Academy
Have you dreamed about a career in the exciting world of motorsports as a professional or driver? Join the only program in the world which combines a motorsports racing academy with a world class education.
UNISUS School has partnered with KARTPLEX to offer a holistic, one of a kind, and year-round development program of motorsport enthusiasts. Whether pursuing a dream to be a professional driver, or as a valued member of the diverse professional field associated with professional racing, this program prepares scholar-athletes to develop the resilience, confidence, mental focus, self leadership and the drive to succeed. They learn to be part of a team and develop a foundation for future career opportunities in motorsports racing and related fields.
The program brings together an innovative approach to education, decades of experience in the motorsports profession, and proven methods to develop the physical and mental skills required to succeed. This combination makes the UNISUS Motorsports Academy a unique program for aspiring motorsports athletes and professional to pursue their dreams through a holistic development program.
Whether the student’s aspiration is to compete nationally in kart racing or to rise to the pinnacles of professional motorsports racing, the program is designed to provide both the academic and athlete training platform to enable aspiring motorsports enthusiasts to pursue their dreams.
It is our mission to make The UNISUS Motorsports Academy THE place to become a successful motorsports athlete
- Craig Finer, founder of KartPlex
Key Principles of the UNISUS Motorsports Program:
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We don’t ride on luck - Integrating the experience of previous Formula 1 and kart racing champions, The program is intentionally designed to activate a formula for motorsports success.
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Less is more - Racing just to race is not the our approach. Off-track training and deep skill development are central to developing the mental and technical skills required to win.
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No trade off - Athletes no longer have to sacrifice quality education to pursue their dreams in motorsports. The UNISUS Scholar-athlete program balances academics and athletics to ensure success in academics and motorsports.
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Year round training- The program offers intensive training 12 months of the year; including winter off-season training to focus on skills and technique development. The winter off-track program which includes simulator training is a key component to producing success.
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Preparing for future success - The program aims to equip scholar-athletes with skillsets and mindsets needed to excel, on and off the race track. The focus is on building foundations that prepares the scholar-athlete to succeed in life, no matter where their journey takes them.
See our Motorsports Scholar-Athlete Program in action!
Motorsports Academy Program Levels
The UNISUS Motorsports Academy is designed for elite motorsports enthusiasts who are ready to pursue their motorsports dream. The program is designed for scholar-athletes and families who are prepare to dedicate time, resources, and unwavering commitment to reach the elite echelons of the racing world. The program requires dedication, self-leadership, and personal discipline. For those new to the sport or in the process of learning more, we offer an introductory to motorsports program that exposes the scholar-athlete and their families to world of racing.
Join us for an unparalleled racing program that will push your child's abilities to the limit and prepare them for a future in professional racing!
Program Elements
- Advanced on track racing skills development including individualized coaching.
- State-of-the-art simulator training for additional practice and technique refinement during the winter.
- Classroom and speaker series covering including racing strategies, kart maintenance, video performance analysis, racing team roles and management, NIL/online presence management, nutrition, strength and conditioning, and sport psychology.
- HeroLab mental focus and reflexes training for that competitive advantage in a race setting.
- Competition is a core element of the program from the club, regional to international level.
- Lease or own options are available. Kart storage and maintenance can be arranged with KartPlex.
Scholar-Athlete Racer Program
The Motorsports Academy level programs are designed for competitive scholar-athletes participating in regional, national, and international kart racing levels. The programs run from September to June with some racing commitments over the summer months. Scholar-athletes participating in the summer program may elect to stay on campus and take part in training sessions held at the Kartplex facility in Oliver and the UNISUS campus in Summerland.
We individualize the program to meet the aspiration, experience and needs of each scholar-athlete.
Target age: 9-18 years old, with prior karting experience
Program Aspects for Intermediate and Advance Racer Program levels:
- Professional Coaching: Guidance from experienced racing coaches.
- Advanced Skill Development: Focused on enhancing racing skills through professional coaching and structured training. Advanced karting techniques, race strategies, and overall performance improvement.
- Simulator Training: Provides additional practice and technique refinement through state-of-the-art simulators, which is particularly important to gain immediate feedback on performance and advance skills during the winter months.
- Comprehensive Learning: Includes classroom sessions covering all aspects of racing, including in-depth discussions on racing strategies, kart maintenance, video performance feedback, analysis of professional driver’s techniques, racing team roles and management, and race psychology. Our program also includes NIL / online presence management, nutrition, strength and conditioning, and sport psychology. We also advocate a multi-sport approach to athletic development.
- HeroLab: Mental focus and reflexes training for that competitive advantage in a race setting.
- Inspirational leaders: We will include keynote sessions with racing coaches and athletes from around the world, and other experts in the field of racing.
- Competition: Students will be enrolled in a competition league race at Kartplex once a quarter to test their skills against fellow students and regional competitors and develop the ability to attain their best performance in competitive, high pressure situations. Races are a required component of both academy levels.
- Karts: Students may lease world class racing and training karts from KartPlex, which are maintained by Kartplex, or invest in their own Kart, learning to care for their own equipment. Storage options for personal karts are available at KartPlex.
Summary:
- 32-38 weeks of programming
- 10-15 on-track sessions sessions per week
- 3-5 classroom sessions per week
- Quarterly Kartplex competition league races
- Coaching at competitions
- Pre-requisite: Rookie Racer program, club level races, and/or a basic skill level achieved in karting
Motorsports Pathways
Motorsports Program Skill Levels
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UNISUS MotorSports Academy Brochure
Key Benefits of the Scholar Athlete Program
Academic Pathway
- Pathways to graduation enables students to achieve their highest potential academically. Scholar-athletes can graduate with an IB and /or DP enriched B.C. High School Diploma.
- The IB and B.C. High School Diplomas are globally recognized by top universities. Graduates are considered for early admissions and/or scholarships.
- UNISUS graduates are confident, capable learners prepared to take on the challenges of post-secondary education.
Athletic Development
- Holistic athlete development includes physical strength and conditioning, mental focus, nutrition, and injury prevention training, as well as achieving high performance on the track
- Focused dry-land training and on-track training led by qualified sports therapists and coaches.
- Individualized training plans and performance reports supported by analytics and video.
- Career pathways development within their sport, post-secondary application and offer management with a focused approach to athlete brand development and NIL strategies.
2024-25 Motorsports Academy Fees
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Grades | Tuition Fee | Academy Fee | Boarding Fee |
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| Canadian Students | Grades 4 - 7 | $16,590 | $22,900 |
$33,600 (7 day) $25,150 (5 day)
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| Grades 8 - 12 | $18,520 | |||
| International Students | Grade 7 | $26,355 | ||
| Grades 8 - 12 | $28,850 |
Inclusions:
- Tuition
- Skills Academy
- On-track and off-track training
- Academy transportation to and from the track
Excludes:
- Races
- Personal equipment including personalized kart (options available to lease)
- Travel costs (accommodations, transportation, meals)
We are excited about this program, as there is nothing yet that exists in the world that integrates a world class karting program with the best education as an integrated year-round program and timetable, creating a unique formula of success for aspiring young athletes and motorsports professionals.
Our mission is to maximize the success in your motorsports career, whether that be as a professional racer, or a motorsports professional in the business of motorsports, or both.
-Coach Craig Finer
