Performance Driving School?
Feb 8, 2006 | 08:03 PM
#16
Originally Posted by Mr.IX
Well I just recently got my hands on a Evo IX MR and im treating the car very well, driving it nice and slow around town. When i do get on it, i dont feel exactly confident in my shifts. I was just wondering if anyone here has taken a performance driving class? And what kind of class do you think would benifit me the most? Im currently looking into panozracingschool.com . I was going to take a 3 day course for like 1.2k a day. I hope its worth it. Im OPEN to ALL suggestions. Thanks.
Feb 8, 2006 | 08:06 PM
#17
Originally Posted by Evolved Monkey
When you feel you can't improve on your own anymore then go to driving schools
Originally Posted by Evolved Monkey
I just think that you can learn to be a competent driver on your own without spending three thousand dollars on driving schools.
Emre
Feb 8, 2006 | 08:07 PM
#18
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From: SF Bay Area
i'm actually looking into doing some sort of driving school thing as a fun weekend for me and my girlfriend. sounds like most of you guys are recommending the BMW or Porsche clubs though, so maybe i need to look into that a bit. maybe some track day at Thunderhill or something......
Feb 8, 2006 | 08:10 PM
#20
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Originally Posted by Kayaalp
Everyone lets you use your own car! Look at NASA, BMW CCA, PCA, Trackmasters, PBOC, etc. You can use your own car with any of them. Only the commercial schools (e.g., Skip Barber, Panoz, etc.) will provide you with a car.
BTW, the BMW CCA started doing driving schools in the late 1960's. The curriculum they developed has been adopted by just about every other organization in North America...including those expensive race schools. The PCA was not too far behind. You can't go wrong with the BMW CCA or PCA.
Emre
BTW, the BMW CCA started doing driving schools in the late 1960's. The curriculum they developed has been adopted by just about every other organization in North America...including those expensive race schools. The PCA was not too far behind. You can't go wrong with the BMW CCA or PCA.
Emre
You don't have to be a member to join the event. You just might pay a little more.
Feb 8, 2006 | 08:14 PM
#21
Kaayalp & drsmiley are dead on target!
A quality driving school will not only improve your driving and ability, it can actually save your life! My 1st driving school was @ BSR in Winchester PA. it was a 5 day school paid for by the DOD. The skills I learned there have enabled me, not only to enjoy my driving, but avoid several accidents!
A quality driving school will not only improve your driving and ability, it can actually save your life! My 1st driving school was @ BSR in Winchester PA. it was a 5 day school paid for by the DOD. The skills I learned there have enabled me, not only to enjoy my driving, but avoid several accidents!
Feb 8, 2006 | 08:46 PM
#22
Kayaalp,
I have to agree 100% except ....
I started with the Alfa club here in my area. But most car clubs should have just what the poster needs. Right now is the time. Each spring the clubs ( up north) offer car control education. skid pads, braking, etc. and the neat part is, it is a friendly enviroment.
Great way to break into the sport without any pressure or worries. And it is inexpensive.
I have to agree 100% except ....
I started with the Alfa club here in my area. But most car clubs should have just what the poster needs. Right now is the time. Each spring the clubs ( up north) offer car control education. skid pads, braking, etc. and the neat part is, it is a friendly enviroment.
Great way to break into the sport without any pressure or worries. And it is inexpensive.
Feb 9, 2006 | 06:37 AM
#23
Originally Posted by Evolved Monkey
Don't get so offensive dude, I not here to argue with you. I just think that you can learn to be a competent driver on your own without spending three thousand dollars on driving schools.
Feb 9, 2006 | 06:41 AM
#24
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From: NJ
Originally Posted by SoR
Not really, green group in HPDE is really for beginners only.
If you don't understand anything about car dynamics, that's a good way to start since they teach you some. I would recommend it to everybody.
One can also learn ALOT on the Internet. There are quite a few good websites explaining racing dynamics, mass transfer, a bit about tire contact, how suspension and diffs work etc etc. If you understand physics then all that will be real simple to understand and just seat time is needed (since theory is one and actualy doing it another thing).
If you don't understand anything about car dynamics, that's a good way to start since they teach you some. I would recommend it to everybody.
One can also learn ALOT on the Internet. There are quite a few good websites explaining racing dynamics, mass transfer, a bit about tire contact, how suspension and diffs work etc etc. If you understand physics then all that will be real simple to understand and just seat time is needed (since theory is one and actualy doing it another thing).
Feb 9, 2006 | 06:50 AM
#25
http://www.racerpartswholesale.com/
has some thoughts, go down the inventory on the left side of the page, (it's a parts seller so you have to look for tech tips and racing physics)
I am sure there are better, just something I ran across
has some thoughts, go down the inventory on the left side of the page, (it's a parts seller so you have to look for tech tips and racing physics)
I am sure there are better, just something I ran across
Feb 9, 2006 | 08:28 AM
#26
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From: Denver, CO
Originally Posted by Mr.IX
When i do get on it, i dont feel exactly confident in my shifts..
