Spring Mountain question
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Spring Mountain question
I was considering doing the Spring Mountain driving course. What would you recommend taking the 1 day sessions or the 3 day session. There are 3 different 1 day sessions. If you take all 3 is that equivelent to the 3 day session?
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Originally Posted by masihman
I was considering doing the Spring Mountain driving course. What would you recommend taking the 1 day sessions or the 3 day session. There are 3 different 1 day sessions. If you take all 3 is that equivelent to the 3 day session?
I didn't have heel/toe understood until 1/2 way through day 2. Even by the end of day 3, I was marginal at best. Practice makes perfect.
Also, if you took the 1 day class 3 times, I think you'd do the same stuff 3 times.
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Take the three day - the one day sessions are really just an intro. Last week when I was there a couple of the wives took a 1 day while their hubbies took the 3 day.
The one day is the same most all the time I believe except for the special car control clinic.
The one day is the same most all the time I believe except for the special car control clinic.
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Originally Posted by Datawiz
Take the 3 day. It takes more than the 1st day to even comprehend heel/toe braking. I think they now have weekend (2 day) Level 1 courses too, but the 3 day is awesome. Not only do you learn, but it's a serious adrenaline rush.
I didn't have heel/toe understood until 1/2 way through day 2. Even by the end of day 3, I was marginal at best. Practice makes perfect.
Also, if you took the 1 day class 3 times, I think you'd do the same stuff 3 times.
I didn't have heel/toe understood until 1/2 way through day 2. Even by the end of day 3, I was marginal at best. Practice makes perfect.
Also, if you took the 1 day class 3 times, I think you'd do the same stuff 3 times.
Originally Posted by tjfontaine
Take the three day - the one day sessions are really just an intro. Last week when I was there a couple of the wives took a 1 day while their hubbies took the 3 day.
The one day is the same most all the time I believe except for the special car control clinic.
The one day is the same most all the time I believe except for the special car control clinic.
And even after 3 days, some of us were still trying to get consistent/familiar with H-T, so take the plunge, go for the 3 days, you will be glad you did!
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I had the good fortune to take the three day Level 1 Course at Spring Mountain a few weeks ago. Spring Mtn offers real value for your money.
The School is well run from every perspective that I can think of. Their lunches are even great. The instructors are each capable pros who respect and attend to the differeing skill levels of the students.
If you search the Forum for "Spring Mountain" or "Bragg-Smith" there are various reviews by former students including one going to back the Bragg-Smith days before the School was sold and renamed. One of the more recent reviews is as follows:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...in&forum_id=74
I suggest that you consider the three day Level 1 course as I do not see how you could start to learn everything that is covered in the three days of learning to drive in a safe fun filled environment.
The School is well run from every perspective that I can think of. Their lunches are even great. The instructors are each capable pros who respect and attend to the differeing skill levels of the students.
If you search the Forum for "Spring Mountain" or "Bragg-Smith" there are various reviews by former students including one going to back the Bragg-Smith days before the School was sold and renamed. One of the more recent reviews is as follows:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...in&forum_id=74
I suggest that you consider the three day Level 1 course as I do not see how you could start to learn everything that is covered in the three days of learning to drive in a safe fun filled environment.
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Originally Posted by Datawiz
Take the 3 day. It takes more than the 1st day to even comprehend heel/toe braking. I think they now have weekend (2 day) Level 1 courses too, but the 3 day is awesome. Not only do you learn, but it's a serious adrenaline rush.
I didn't have heel/toe understood until 1/2 way through day 2. Even by the end of day 3, I was marginal at best. Practice makes perfect.
Also, if you took the 1 day class 3 times, I think you'd do the same stuff 3 times.
I didn't have heel/toe understood until 1/2 way through day 2. Even by the end of day 3, I was marginal at best. Practice makes perfect.
Also, if you took the 1 day class 3 times, I think you'd do the same stuff 3 times.
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The 3 day session for sure.... We will start ours on Monday.....
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If you have the time I would take the 3 day course. I believe it will offer you a better experience by providing continuity in gaining driving skills.
I will be out there next week for the level 1 to brush up on my skills (or lack of) again.
See you there Tracy
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I will be out there next week for the level 1 to brush up on my skills (or lack of) again.
See you there Tracy
Gary
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Originally Posted by masihman
I was considering doing the Spring Mountain driving course. What would you recommend taking the 1 day sessions or the 3 day session. There are 3 different 1 day sessions. If you take all 3 is that equivelent to the 3 day session?
Taking the 3 different 1 Day classes will not teach you what taking the 3 Day Level 1 class will teach you.
There is no track time in the Car Control Clinic. The Performance Highlights gives you just a taste of what the 3 Day Level 1 class is all about.
The One Day Accelerated Lapping Program is for graduates that just want more track time to practice their skills.
Taking any one of the classes will teach you new skills and make you a safer driver. And you will have FUN.
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Originally Posted by Crush2
Yes, they have a nice A6, I drove it during most of my open lap time on the 3rd day, and after a few laps with Kenny to show me the DIFFERENT downshift points and ranges (different than the MN6's), I started getting a pretty good feel for it, and posted decent lap times. Even the A6 rocks!!
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I have to second what Tom and Dana said about the three day.
I was in the class with them and was very impressed with the staff and facility at Spring Mountain. I'm already planning to do the Level two. I would go for two weeks if my wife would let me.
We had a great bunch of guys in our class.
The instructors Dave, Victor, JJ, Jordan,and Kenny were great.
Everything was well organized. I can't say enough about the experience. Just do it.
Bob
I was in the class with them and was very impressed with the staff and facility at Spring Mountain. I'm already planning to do the Level two. I would go for two weeks if my wife would let me.
We had a great bunch of guys in our class.
The instructors Dave, Victor, JJ, Jordan,and Kenny were great.
Everything was well organized. I can't say enough about the experience. Just do it.
Bob