Performance Driving Schoool Or More Mods?
Burning Brakes
Joined: Oct 2001
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From: TX
I recently went to an instructional DE at TxMotorSpdway and learned more in 4 hours than I had in 35 years of driving.
I quickly figured out the car is quick enough, it is me that needs the tuning.
If you do a bit of road course you will be more interested in modding your brakes than adding horsepower, I guarantee!!!!
verysoon
Oh yeah, and its fun, if a little nervewracking. It took me about 4 hours for the adrendline to cook off!
I quickly figured out the car is quick enough, it is me that needs the tuning.
If you do a bit of road course you will be more interested in modding your brakes than adding horsepower, I guarantee!!!!
verysoon
Oh yeah, and its fun, if a little nervewracking. It took me about 4 hours for the adrendline to cook off!
Team Owner
Joined: Sep 2003
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From: Raleigh / Rolesville NC
Originally Posted by DRKNGHT
Driving school! Learn to get the most outa your ride!
Seat time and more Seat time will beat mods every time. Here is a video of my friend Falcon from Road Atlanta
Road Atlanta with a little Action
I have lots of pictures of High Performance Driving events that Corvettes have attended in my photo links below
Burning Brakes
Joined: Mar 2004
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From: Murrieta CA
Originally Posted by COLORADO FRC
A group of us just got back from Spring Mountain in Parump NV, wish I would have gone years ago!
Regardless of what type of driving you plan on doing, road course, auto x or just running down the highway, you'll learn a lot about your car!
Spring Mountain uses ZO6's and C6's, nothing like learning in what you have!
FRC's rule!
Regardless of what type of driving you plan on doing, road course, auto x or just running down the highway, you'll learn a lot about your car!
Spring Mountain uses ZO6's and C6's, nothing like learning in what you have!
FRC's rule!
Just got back from Spring Mountain last night and had a great time. Worth every penny! You'll get a greater appreciation for what you and the car are capable of.
Instructor
Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 107
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From: Jonesboro LA
Go to School. You will really learn what your limits are; what your car's limits are; and you will be a whole bunch safer! 
Signed
Current High School Teacher.
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Last edited by WillK; Mar 31, 2005 at 07:23 PM.
Drifting
Joined: Dec 2004
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From: Woodlake,The hill is without the king, California
St. Jude Donor '08
Originally Posted by AU N EGL
Seat time Seat time and more Seat time will beat mods every time.
Here is a video of my friend Falcon from Road Atlanta
Road Atlanta with a little Action
I have lots of pictures of High Performance Driving events that Corvettes have attended in my photo links below
Seat time and more Seat time will beat mods every time. Here is a video of my friend Falcon from Road Atlanta
Road Atlanta with a little Action
I have lots of pictures of High Performance Driving events that Corvettes have attended in my photo links below
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Team Owner
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If its possible, I would join a car club and get some real roadcourse track time. I almost spent $2200 on Justin Bell Roadcousre Drivng school and instead I did what I am recommending. Each event had cost me about $225-$275. I got:
1. Up to 4 hours on the track with each event
2. 2 hours of classes during the event
3. A instructor (which is required until they sign you off as solo) in my car while I'm on the track
4. Seat time in other instructors (seat time is very important for learning) cars or any other car where a solo driver doesnt mind giving you seat time.
After my 4th event I had 16 hours of experience on 2 different tracks and the total cost was around $1100. You wont get that in a school
Try hanging out in the Forum Roadracing section if you are interested. You may find someone who can get you involved with running on Track courses in your area. I tell ya, its a blast. in fact I have an event tomorrow morning.
1. Up to 4 hours on the track with each event
2. 2 hours of classes during the event
3. A instructor (which is required until they sign you off as solo) in my car while I'm on the track
4. Seat time in other instructors (seat time is very important for learning) cars or any other car where a solo driver doesnt mind giving you seat time.
After my 4th event I had 16 hours of experience on 2 different tracks and the total cost was around $1100. You wont get that in a school
Try hanging out in the Forum Roadracing section if you are interested. You may find someone who can get you involved with running on Track courses in your area. I tell ya, its a blast. in fact I have an event tomorrow morning.
Last edited by GR8-LIFE; Apr 1, 2005 at 03:01 PM.
Team Owner
Joined: Jan 2004
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From: HOUSTON
St. Jude Donor '06 thru '15, '19
Originally Posted by AU N EGL
Seat time Seat time and more Seat time will beat mods every time.
Here is a video of my friend Falcon from Road Atlanta
Road Atlanta with a little Action
I have lots of pictures of High Performance Driving events that Corvettes have attended in my photo links below
Seat time and more Seat time will beat mods every time. Here is a video of my friend Falcon from Road Atlanta
Road Atlanta with a little Action
I have lots of pictures of High Performance Driving events that Corvettes have attended in my photo links below
Team Owner
Joined: Jun 2001
Posts: 55,394
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Originally Posted by mojo1
Man that looks like a blast ,what kind of speeds was the guy hitting?
Guys, you need to get out there and do this. You dont know what you are missing. Find a car club and you'll go from there. It will be a little intimidating at first but you'll learn and its soooo much fun!
If you are in S Fla contact me and I'll hook you up. I run with 2 clubs.
Team Owner
Joined: Jun 2001
Posts: 55,394
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Originally Posted by AU N EGL
Seat time Seat time and more Seat time will beat mods every time.
Here is a video of my friend Falcon from Road Atlanta
Road Atlanta with a little Action
I have lots of pictures of High Performance Driving events that Corvettes have attended in my photo links below
Seat time and more Seat time will beat mods every time. Here is a video of my friend Falcon from Road Atlanta
Road Atlanta with a little Action
I have lots of pictures of High Performance Driving events that Corvettes have attended in my photo links below
Corvette ***** OG
Joined: Oct 2003
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From: Charlotte NC
St. Jude Donor '05
CI VI Veteran
Originally Posted by MARK's_C5TT
I know know if it me but it seemed like the driver with the digicam had such a better line than the drivers in front of him
It just goes to show that a driver with a smooth, controlled driving ability will run the course faster than someone irratic and uncontrolled in the corners. He didn't even seem like he was pushing it but was catching the earliers drivers with no problem.
That must be an old video. I raced at that track last summer on my motorcycle and looked like a lot of stuff was missing...
Mark
Melting Slicks
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From: The second childhood is the best one of all.
I'd do the NASA school if they are in your area and you want road racing. I went twice last year in my ricer. They are very good. I went to Mid-Ohio Raceway. We got 5 30 minute sessions on the track and 5 30 minute classroom before each track session for $185.00. There is no way you can have more fun going legally fast for less money with instruction. It was very professional. I had an instructor in the car with me for each track session. I can't wait to get my Corvette on the track. Also, just going one time is nice but if you want to really become a better driver you've got to go more than once. The NASA program is terrific and affordable. Check them out at www.nasaproracing.com.
You'll be able to get the mods too but learning to drive will improve your performance better than the mods.
You'll be able to get the mods too but learning to drive will improve your performance better than the mods.
Safety Car
Joined: Mar 2005
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From: The Surgeon General has warned that it's ok to smoke mustangs!
St. Jude Donor '06-'07
You really should do the school first for a few reasons.
1.) You need to be "Professionally" aware of what the stock vette is capable of doing first.
2.) After the mods you can then realize what the differences are. This will allow you to have more respect for the car by knowing when and where to unleash the newly gained power.
The worst thing you can do is mod the hell out of it then crash it due to stupidity. (not trying to sound harsh...just giving you a dose of reality.) Trust me; class first then mods afterwards....You'll love yourself for this! Besides, you may learn something you never knew.
Enjoy and good luck!
1.) You need to be "Professionally" aware of what the stock vette is capable of doing first.
2.) After the mods you can then realize what the differences are. This will allow you to have more respect for the car by knowing when and where to unleash the newly gained power.
The worst thing you can do is mod the hell out of it then crash it due to stupidity. (not trying to sound harsh...just giving you a dose of reality.) Trust me; class first then mods afterwards....You'll love yourself for this! Besides, you may learn something you never knew.
Enjoy and good luck!