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armando416 · 04-26-2009, 12:32 PM

Anyone plan on going to performance driving school after they get this puppy? I had never considered it before, but thought it might be fun. I found a list of programs around the country here I would be doing this one in particular since you can bring your own car. No point in learning performance maneuvers unless its in the car you're going to be driving, I say!

Anyone ever done something like this? Is it worth the moola? One day program rings in around $600, advanced 2-day is twice that. So it does set the wallet back a bit. My brother has a Challenger so if I could convince him to do it as well I think it could be a blast.

franknbeans · 04-26-2009, 01:16 PM

I've been to the SRT Track Exp. 3 times. . . Great Fun

b_pappy · 04-27-2009, 03:22 PM

I drive a 2000 Corvette. After a track day at Willow Springs I was ready for some serious mods. I spoke with Dick Guldstrand about my intended mods and he gave me a price. I changed my mind and spent less money on the three day GP school at Bondurant and am now faster no matter what I'm driving. Dick actually admitted it was a good idea and more people should do that. It's amazing how much you can learn, the hardest part is admitting to yourself you are not the worlds greatest driver in the first place. So yeah, sign up for a driving school if you plan on taking turns. I believe there is a good one in Joliet.
Bruce

lil_chef · 04-27-2009, 03:41 PM

ive done the skip barber driving school and it was GREAT.
i am also a member of the PCA and they host track days for you to take your car out to the track about 5 times a year. i hope to have my camaro by september so its ready for the next track day!!

SemperFi · 04-27-2009, 04:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by b_pappy

I drive a 2000 Corvette. After a track day at Willow Springs I was ready for some serious mods. I spoke with Dick Guldstrand about my intended mods and he gave me a price. I changed my mind and spent less money on the three day GP school at Bondurant and am now faster no matter what I'm driving. Dick actually admitted it was a good idea and more people should do that. It's amazing how much you can learn, the hardest part is admitting to yourself you are not the worlds greatest driver in the first place. So yeah, sign up for a driving school if you plan on taking turns. I believe there is a good one in Joliet.
Bruce

thought about going there. how much was it in the end? for everything?

Dentyneice · 05-14-2009, 07:21 PM

Anyone know of a school like this in Jersey?

HTWLSS · 05-14-2009, 10:47 PM

Spring Mountain, Pahrump, NV

franknbeans · 05-14-2009, 10:57 PM

The Skip Barber guys run the SRT track experience also.

Craig · 05-16-2009, 03:48 PM

I'd planned a Grand Canyon vacation with a couple day layover at the Bondurant school before getting my new Camaro, but being laid off has put everything on hold for now.

http://www.bondurant.com/high_perfor...hool/index.php

lakestar · 05-18-2009, 08:42 PM

I'm planning on going to the Mid-Ohio school later this fall or early next summer. It should be alot of fun

04-26-2009, 12:32 PM	#1
armando416 Drives: Camaro 2SS IBM/Grand Prix Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 123	Performance driving schools Anyone plan on going to performance driving school after they get this puppy? I had never considered it before, but thought it might be fun. I found a list of programs around the country here I would be doing this one in particular since you can bring your own car. No point in learning performance maneuvers unless its in the car you're going to be driving, I say! Anyone ever done something like this? Is it worth the moola? One day program rings in around $600, advanced 2-day is twice that. So it does set the wallet back a bit. My brother has a Challenger so if I could convince him to do it as well I think it could be a blast.

04-26-2009, 01:16 PM	#2
franknbeans Whipped Drives: 2010 CAMARO Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Pittsburgh-ish - PA Posts: 4,216 View My Garage	I've been to the SRT Track Exp. 3 times. . . Great Fun __________________ Car of the week 7/7/14

05-14-2009, 07:21 PM	#6
Dentyneice Drives: 2010 Camaro 2ss Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: new Jersey Posts: 254	Anyone know of a school like this in Jersey? __________________ 2010 CGM/Black 2SS M6 20% Tint -:- Hurst 44% Short Throw Shifter -:- Viper 5901 Alarm/Remote start -:- High Gloss Black Painted Calipers + White Brembo Decal

05-14-2009, 10:47 PM	#7
HTWLSS Camaro Disciple Drives: Camaro, Chevelle, Corvette... Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: +45° 23' 30.0588", -122° 48' 7.3296" Posts: 658	Spring Mountain, Pahrump, NV __________________ How the Disciples help Chevrolet and Being a Camaro Disciple http://modernclassicsauto.com '68 Chevelle Malibu Coupe; '67 Chevelle Wagon; '99 Convertible Camaro SS #0069; '07 Z06; '06 Silverado Crew Cab 2500 4x4 dually; '14 Sonic RS Hatchback

05-14-2009, 10:57 PM	#8
franknbeans Whipped Drives: 2010 CAMARO Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Pittsburgh-ish - PA Posts: 4,216 View My Garage	The Skip Barber guys run the SRT track experience also. __________________ Car of the week 7/7/14

04-27-2009, 03:22 PM	#3
b_pappy Drives: '00 Corvette, '07 TBSS Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: SFV, CA Posts: 19	I drive a 2000 Corvette. After a track day at Willow Springs I was ready for some serious mods. I spoke with Dick Guldstrand about my intended mods and he gave me a price. I changed my mind and spent less money on the three day GP school at Bondurant and am now faster no matter what I'm driving. Dick actually admitted it was a good idea and more people should do that. It's amazing how much you can learn, the hardest part is admitting to yourself you are not the worlds greatest driver in the first place. So yeah, sign up for a driving school if you plan on taking turns. I believe there is a good one in Joliet. Bruce

04-27-2009, 03:41 PM	#4
lil_chef Banned Drives: 2010 Mustang GT Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Jacksonville Posts: 1,823	ive done the skip barber driving school and it was GREAT. i am also a member of the PCA and they host track days for you to take your car out to the track about 5 times a year. i hope to have my camaro by september so its ready for the next track day!!

05-16-2009, 03:48 PM	#9
Craig Drives: ‘23 SS1LE Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Oregon Posts: 290	I'd planned a Grand Canyon vacation with a couple day layover at the Bondurant school before getting my new Camaro, but being laid off has put everything on hold for now. http://www.bondurant.com/high_perfor...hool/index.php

05-18-2009, 08:42 PM	#10
lakestar Drives: 2010 Camaro Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Greenfield, IN Posts: 126 View My Garage	I'm planning on going to the Mid-Ohio school later this fall or early next summer. It should be alot of fun __________________ Inferno Orange 2SS Manual Transmission Inferno Orange Accent Interior Black Hood and Hockey Stripes Polished Aluminum Wheels Orange Engine Cover

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