Driving School Colorado — Expert Instruction for Every Driver
Whether you're a first-time driver getting behind the wheel or an experienced motorsport enthusiast chasing a competition license, GO 4 IT High Performance Schools is Colorado's most trusted driving school for all skill levels. Based in Louisville, CO, we have been raising the bar for driver education since 1985, combining world-class instruction, personalized coaching, and a safety-first curriculum that goes far beyond what you'll find at any standard driving school in Colorado.
Why Choose GO 4 IT as Your Colorado Driving School?
Not all driving schools are created equal. At GO 4 IT, every student receives one-on-one, 100% customized instruction designed around their current ability and specific goals. Our founder and lead instructor, Michael Pettiford, holds SCCA and AMA Pro Road Racing Competition licenses and has won more than 51 Rocky Mountain Division National Championships and more than any other driver in SCCA history.
When you train with GO 4 IT, you're learning from someone who doesn't just teach driving and he competes at the highest levels of the sport.
What sets us apart:
One-on-one instruction tailored to every individual student
Courses for all levels from first-time teen drivers to competitive racers
Colorado-approved driver training for state licensing requirements
Accredited SCCA road racing license issuing school
Decades of proven results across thousands of students
Our Driving Courses in Colorado
1. Beginner & Teen Driver Training
Getting your Colorado driver's license starts here. GO 4 IT provides the mandatory 6 hours of behind-the-wheel training required for a State of Colorado Driver's License. Unlike classroom-heavy programs that leave students anxious and underprepared, our approach builds genuine confidence and competence from day one.
Our beginner courses focus on:
Mastery of basic vehicle control techniques
Situational awareness and road hazard recognition
Smooth braking, cornering, and acceleration habits
Preparing students to pass their Colorado driving test with confidence
Every lesson is one-on-one, meaning your teen gets the full attention of a seasoned instructor, not a back-seat observer in a car full of other students.
2. Defensive & Street Safety Driving (SuperSafety)
Our SuperSafety street course is the foundation of everything we teach. Designed for everyday drivers in Colorado who want to sharpen their skills and become measurably safer on the road, this course covers the real-world techniques that professional drivers rely on.
SuperSafety curriculum includes:
The four types of braking and when to apply each
How to identify and correct slides before they become accidents
The physics of cornering, understanding grip, weight transfer, and momentum
Developing consistent, confident control at all speeds
Reading road conditions across Colorado's varied terrain and weather
Whether you're navigating Denver rush hour, mountain switchbacks, or icy winter roads, SuperSafety training makes you a more prepared driver for every Colorado driving scenario.
3. High Performance & Track Driving
For drivers who want to go beyond street safety, GO 4 IT offers high-performance track courses that transform good drivers into great ones. These courses are built for car enthusiasts, track day participants, and anyone who wants to understand what their vehicle and they themselves are truly capable of.
We analyze every aspect of your driving technique against proper methodology and make targeted, incremental improvements. Once a strong foundation is established, we increase intensity and progressively work toward the limits of your vehicle's performance.
Track course topics include:
The perfect corner line selection, entry, apex, and exit
Vehicle dynamics and how to work with and not against your car
Threshold braking and trail braking techniques
Managing oversteer and understeer at speed
How to build consistent lap times
4. Road Racing & SCCA Competition License
GO 4 IT is an officially accredited SCCA full competition road racing license issuing school, one of a select few in the entire country recognized by the Sports Car Club of America. If your goal is to compete in sanctioned road racing events, there is no more direct path in Colorado than training with us.
Whether you're pursuing a Novice Permit or a Full SCCA Competition License, our structured multi-day programs guide you through the complete progression from fundamentals to race-day readiness.
Our road racing curriculum covers:
Race day procedures, flag protocols, and competitor conduct
Starts, passing techniques, and race craft
How to win races through strategy, not just speed
Vehicle setup and development for competitive environments
Consistent, fast lap times under race conditions
Ready to earn your racing license? Learn more about our SCCA Racing License program and find the right course for your experience level.
Serving Drivers Across Colorado
GO 4 IT is located at 374 N 96th Street, Louisville, CO 80027, in the heart of the Boulder-Denver metro corridor and conveniently accessible to drivers from Louisville, Boulder, Denver, Broomfield, Westminster, Longmont, and communities across the Front Range.
We operate seven days a week, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and our flexible scheduling makes it easy to fit professional driver training into your calendar.
What Our Students Say
"Michael doesn't just teach you to drive and he teaches you to think like a driver. I came in as a nervous beginner and left feeling genuinely capable and safe on the road."
"The one-on-one instruction is what makes GO 4 IT different. I've taken courses at other schools but nothing comes close to the level of personalized coaching here."
"I went from never having been on track to earning my SCCA competition license. The progression they built for me was methodical and confidence-building every step of the way."
Ready to Get Started?
Whether you need a beginner license course, want to become a safer everyday driver, or are ready to chase an SCCA competition license, GO 4 IT has the program and the expertise to get you there.
Call us at (303) 661-3940 or use our contact form to book your first session with Colorado's premier driving school.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you provide the vehicle for lessons?
Contact us to discuss vehicle options. For many courses, students may use their own vehicles, which has the added benefit of learning in a car you'll actually be driving.
Is GO 4 IT approved for Colorado teen driver licensing requirements?
Yes. We provide the mandatory 6 hours of behind-the-wheel training required by the State of Colorado for a driver's license.
How long does it take to earn an SCCA racing license through GO 4 IT?
Program length depends on your starting skill level and which license tier you're pursuing. We offer one-day, two-day, three-day, and five-day road racing school formats. Visit our SCCA Racing License page for full details.
Do I need prior driving experience for track or performance courses?
No prior track experience is required. We work with drivers at every stage, starting from wherever you are and advancing at a pace that builds genuine mastery.
What areas of Colorado do you serve?
Our facility is based in Louisville, CO, and we regularly work with students from Boulder, Denver, Broomfield, Longmont, Westminster, Lafayette, and across the Front Range.
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