High Performance driving courses
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High Performance driving courses
Im thinking of taking a"racing" driving course.
anyone taken these? opinions / reviews?
where did you go?
do you know any in the western new york area?
anyone taken these? opinions / reviews?
where did you go?
do you know any in the western new york area?
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I plan on going to Spring Mountain in Parumph, NV in October. Another forum member took the course this spring and LOVED it. He did a great job posting daily updates of the learning process. Nearly 300 miles of track work in both C5 Z06's and C6's 
Can't wait!!
Can't wait!!
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Originally Posted by Datawiz
I plan on going to Spring Mountain in Parumph, NV in October. Another forum member took the course this spring and LOVED it. He did a great job posting daily updates of the learning process. Nearly 300 miles of track work in both C5 Z06's and C6's
Can't wait!!
Can't wait!!
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Come on down to Johnny O'Connell's Corvette at Carolina Motorsports Park in Kershaw, SC on September 17 & 18, 2005. If you want to learn how to handle your Corvette, you might as well learn from the best in the business Johnny O! I promise you, it's going to be an amazing event!
Please visit www.corvettecamp.com for more information.
If you don't know Johnny O, he is the lone American on the Corvette Racing team and one of the most experienced racing instructors in North America. His ability to instruct in a manner understood by everyone is truly a gift, if you want an example visit www.johnnyoconnell.com and check out the Driving Tips section... Probably the most information in the fewest words you'll ever read and FUNNY!
If you have any questions, please email me at info@corvettecamp.com
Have a great day!
Rick Swarts
Please visit www.corvettecamp.com for more information.
If you don't know Johnny O, he is the lone American on the Corvette Racing team and one of the most experienced racing instructors in North America. His ability to instruct in a manner understood by everyone is truly a gift, if you want an example visit www.johnnyoconnell.com and check out the Driving Tips section... Probably the most information in the fewest words you'll ever read and FUNNY!
If you have any questions, please email me at info@corvettecamp.com
Have a great day!
Rick Swarts
Originally Posted by vette-oholic
Im thinking of taking a"racing" driving course.
anyone taken these? opinions / reviews?
where did you go?
do you know any in the western new york area?
anyone taken these? opinions / reviews?
where did you go?
do you know any in the western new york area?
Drifting
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Originally Posted by Datawiz
I plan on going to Spring Mountain in Parumph, NV in October. Another forum member took the course this spring and LOVED it. He did a great job posting daily updates of the learning process. Nearly 300 miles of track work in both C5 Z06's and C6's
Can't wait!!
Can't wait!!
Which level are you doing?
Good luck and have fun, be safe
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Originally Posted by FastMover
Craig are you flying out or driving ?
Which level are you doing?
Good luck and have fun, be safe
Which level are you doing?
Good luck and have fun, be safe
For the other guy's question, Parump is only about 1.5 hours northeast of Vegas. Not a bad drive at all. Check their website, cuz they don't offer summer classes (too hot is my guess).
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Originally Posted by corvette camp
Come on down to Johnny O'Connell's Corvette at Carolina Motorsports Park in Kershaw, SC on September 17 & 18, 2005. If you want to learn how to handle your Corvette, you might as well learn from the best in the business Johnny O! I promise you, it's going to be an amazing event!
Please visit www.corvettecamp.com for more information.
If you don't know Johnny O, he is the lone American on the Corvette Racing team and one of the most experienced racing instructors in North America. His ability to instruct in a manner understood by everyone is truly a gift, if you want an example visit www.johnnyoconnell.com and check out the Driving Tips section... Probably the most information in the fewest words you'll ever read and FUNNY!
If you have any questions, please email me at info@corvettecamp.com
Have a great day!
Rick Swarts
Please visit www.corvettecamp.com for more information.
If you don't know Johnny O, he is the lone American on the Corvette Racing team and one of the most experienced racing instructors in North America. His ability to instruct in a manner understood by everyone is truly a gift, if you want an example visit www.johnnyoconnell.com and check out the Driving Tips section... Probably the most information in the fewest words you'll ever read and FUNNY!
If you have any questions, please email me at info@corvettecamp.com
Have a great day!
Rick Swarts
It should be a great time!!!
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Originally Posted by Datawiz
I fly out. My mom lives there and I typically go to Vegas once or twice a year. I will drive from Vegas to Parumph for the training. I'm going to do the Level 1 for now
For the other guy's question, Parump is only about 1.5 hours northeast of Vegas. Not a bad drive at all. Check their website, cuz they don't offer summer classes (too hot is my guess).
For the other guy's question, Parump is only about 1.5 hours northeast of Vegas. Not a bad drive at all. Check their website, cuz they don't offer summer classes (too hot is my guess).
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Originally Posted by corvette camp
Come on down to Johnny O'Connell's Corvette at Carolina Motorsports Park in Kershaw, SC on September 17 & 18, 2005. If you want to learn how to handle your Corvette, you might as well learn from the best in the business Johnny O! I promise you, it's going to be an amazing event!
Please visit www.corvettecamp.com for more information.
If you don't know Johnny O, he is the lone American on the Corvette Racing team and one of the most experienced racing instructors in North America. His ability to instruct in a manner understood by everyone is truly a gift, if you want an example visit www.johnnyoconnell.com and check out the Driving Tips section... Probably the most information in the fewest words you'll ever read and FUNNY!
If you have any questions, please email me at info@corvettecamp.com
Have a great day!
Rick Swarts
Please visit www.corvettecamp.com for more information.
If you don't know Johnny O, he is the lone American on the Corvette Racing team and one of the most experienced racing instructors in North America. His ability to instruct in a manner understood by everyone is truly a gift, if you want an example visit www.johnnyoconnell.com and check out the Driving Tips section... Probably the most information in the fewest words you'll ever read and FUNNY!
If you have any questions, please email me at info@corvettecamp.com
Have a great day!
Rick Swarts
Rick I would love to know more but your web site tells me almost nothing, how about some details, car requirements etc
Thanks Jim
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Originally Posted by redvetteC6
I'll be there 9/26-9/28 .
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Originally Posted by vette-oholic
Im thinking of taking a"racing" driving course.
anyone taken these? opinions / reviews?
where did you go?
do you know any in the western new york area?
anyone taken these? opinions / reviews?
where did you go?
do you know any in the western new york area?
http://www.raceschools.com/race_schools.php
Also a couple o years back I met Derek Bell. He lapped with me in my C5, and told me his son Justin was going to do a Corvette performance school. Dont know if he is still doing it, but you may want to check it out:
Justin Bell GT Racing School
4502 E. Sierra Sunset Trail
Cave Creek, AZ 85331
Phone: 480-659-9102
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One more...it's not Western NY but it does look cool!
http://www.sportscardrivingexperience.com/schools.htm
Bill
http://www.sportscardrivingexperience.com/schools.htm
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Originally Posted by vette-oholic
Im thinking of taking a"racing" driving course.
anyone taken these? opinions / reviews?
where did you go?
do you know any in the western new york area?
anyone taken these? opinions / reviews?
where did you go?
do you know any in the western new york area?
and advanced courses at Bobby Ore's Motion Picture
Stunt Driving School and they are loads of fun, not to
mention instructive.
The difference between a true race school and Bobby's
school is that while a race school teaches you the best
way around a track, Bobby's school basically spends all
its time teaching you to drive cars which are out of control.
Oh yes, it's in CA, just north of LA.
Pat
