Whether it is a car club event, performance racing school, auto cross weekend or similar venue, many of us enjoy testing our skills as well as our vehicle's performance on the racetrack. But, does our insurance cover us during these events? In the past you may have been covered under certain circumstances, but today more and more of the insurance companies are changing their policies due to the average cost of claims associated with track events.

According to a recent article published in the New York Times:

It’s no secret that insurance companies don’t like the people they cover to drive fast. So it shouldn’t be a surprise that the industry has been removing a policy loophole that insured drivers on racetracks.
That has left weekend warriors uninsured if they participate in track days or attend high-performance driving schools. Jerry Kunzman, executive director of the National Auto Sport Association, said that participation at its track events had jumped fivefold since 2003 and that many of those drivers had no idea they were not covered..

Before heading out to the track, you might want to call your insurance broker to determine the details associated with your coverage. You can read the full New York Times article here.

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