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cccbock
post Nov 26 2008, 01:13 AM
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Christmas is coming and I was thinking that since I cant afford to actually race, perhaps I would ask Santa for a "vacation" to somewhere.....somewhere where there just happens to be a good driving school. this way the wife gets to participate and the cost doesnt look so bad.

Although I have tons of road course seat time in the Camaro, I have very little formal training. None in wheel to wheel.

I would prefer someplace that uses American V8 cars, but its not an absolute.

All ideas are welcome

TIA

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post Nov 26 2008, 10:21 PM
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Spring Mountain in Parhump, NV has a number of driving schools, none of which I've taken.

http://www.springmountainmotorsports.com/driving-schools/

But it's near Las Vegas, so might be a good way for the two of you to make it a vacation together.

My wife has done two Skip Barber schools, one at Laguna Seca, one at Road America. I'll see if she can't chime in with her experiences.

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post Nov 26 2008, 10:57 PM
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QUOTE (JKnight @ Nov 26 2008, 05:21 PM) *
Spring Mountain in Parhump, NV has a number of driving schools, none of which I've taken.

http://www.springmountainmotorsports.com/driving-schools/

But it's near Las Vegas, so might be a good way for the two of you to make it a vacation together.


I did a couple of schools there back when it was Bragg-Smith and they still had Camaros. From what I've heard the good instructors are still there and the track and facility have been expanded and upgraded. I wouldn't describe it as "cost doesn't look so bad" though. IIRC you'll be looking around a $1,000 a day per person for the school plus travel, hotels and meals. Budget allowing my wife wants to go for our 25 anniversary (I love that gal!) (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/cool2.gif)
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cccbock   Driving School Recommendations   Nov 26 2008, 01:13 AM
mitchntx   Driving school or driving experience? Difference ...   Nov 26 2008, 01:24 AM
cccbock   QUOTE (mitchntx @ Nov 25 2008, 08:24 PM) ...   Nov 26 2008, 01:11 PM
mitchntx   QUOTE (cccbock @ Nov 26 2008, 07:11 AM) T...   Nov 27 2008, 01:53 AM
CMC #37   I've always wanted to Skip Barber's school...   Nov 26 2008, 01:59 AM
NJSPEEDER   Skip Barber also runs schools at New Jersey Motors...   Nov 26 2008, 04:57 AM
FBody383   I did the four day school at Boundurant several ye...   Nov 26 2008, 04:07 PM
JKnight   Spring Mountain in Parhump, NV has a number of dri...   Nov 26 2008, 10:21 PM
poSSum   QUOTE (JKnight @ Nov 26 2008, 05:21 PM) S...   Nov 26 2008, 10:57 PM

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