
SCDA Instructor Bio
Name: Francis J. Dance (nickname: Fran)
Occupation: Consulting Automotive Engineer
How long have you instructed with SCDA: Since 1996
Current Track Car: 2002 Mazda Miata Nardi Edition
Daily Driver: BMW X4
Favorite Track: Lime Rock Park
Most Memorable Track Experience: Finishing 9th in SSGT class (1989 Pontiac Firebird) at the 1994 SCCA National Runoffs at Road Atlanta in the rain, after qualifying 24th.
What are your top 3 bucket list items: Taking a Tibetan vacation, obtaining my private pilot’s license and scuba diving in the Gallipolis Islands
If you could have any superpower, what would you choose: Ability to fly like Superman
Anything else you would like to share: It has been my privilege and pleasure to share my track knowledge with SCDA participants for over 20 years.