Spring Mountain Experience
Le Mans Master
Joined: Jun 2008
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From: Mt. Sinai NY
I was there in December 2005 when they were still in a Traler with the plubming being a Hose. The temps got down below freezing and the toilets wouldnt flush. The pool at the Best Western were steaming.Coming from NY where it was 20 degrees when We left we couldnt figure out what the fuss was all about . LOL...................it did get warmer during the day though. Even with all the problems they are a class act
Clif
Clif
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Drifting
Joined: Oct 2006
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From: Redmond WA
I've been to Level 1 & 2 and plan to stay at their condos Spring of 2012 when we attend a 4 day class at Front Sight. Then next fall I'm taking my GF to Level 1 and I'll get a day or two of private instruction to play on the track again. Place sure looks different since they built the new condo complex behind the Corvette Bldg. Can't wait to see it in person.
George
George
They're also hoping that GM will allow them to expand the facility and offerings to service other makes as well, those probably being the CTS and Camaro.
Lots in the works there.
Team Owner
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From: Far NW 'burbs of Chicago
St. Jude Donor '13
We've been so spoiled with having a minivan and SUV that we never pack carefully even if it's just the two of us. We've only been on one long road trip and it was a tight squeeze with the luggage, and definitely less convenient from a cooler-full-of-drinks-right-at-hand perspective. The other problem is that when we see something interesting, we go, and this last trip down the Oregon coast found us at a dune buggy convention. The riders were doing some awesome stunts on these huge sand dunes and we wanted to get a closer look. Well, only way to get there was to drive over a sand dune. There were lots of people around to tow us out if we got stuck so we went for it.
Sand got everywhere, even in the exhaust, but the wide tires float over that stuff pretty easily and a Corvette cleans up nicely. We were also going to take it on another trip just this past month but this is what we ended up doing:
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I guess we haven't gotten the credit-card touring bit down yet. Maybe that just means we need more practice.
Sand got everywhere, even in the exhaust, but the wide tires float over that stuff pretty easily and a Corvette cleans up nicely. We were also going to take it on another trip just this past month but this is what we ended up doing:
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I guess we haven't gotten the credit-card touring bit down yet. Maybe that just means we need more practice.
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Joined: Jul 2008
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From: West of Houston Texas
St. Jude Donor '11
Lisa, made it back and clicked just over 250 miles for the day today in my Corvette. Stormed a lot of backroads just to drive. Never been so smooth, so fast, and so safe before! What a difference that three days can make.
As of yesterday, the Gallardo fund is officially a ZR1 fund. No doubt about it. And I hope that when I am ready to buy one, that they'll have a deal at Spring Mountain again.
Did you get the flickr photo yet? It's a nice one! You've got the biggest smile on your face!
As of yesterday, the Gallardo fund is officially a ZR1 fund. No doubt about it. And I hope that when I am ready to buy one, that they'll have a deal at Spring Mountain again.
Did you get the flickr photo yet? It's a nice one! You've got the biggest smile on your face!
Good for you - to heck with that Gallardo - that ZR1 is just a fun beast to drive - and isn't bad on the eyes either.
Going out right now to look at our pic.
Wayne,
from all of us here at the Ron Fellows School, a huge thanks and much appreciation for coming out to visit with us! as you posted below, glad you are thinking of getting a ZR1 too!
and Lisa's new favorite car, our 2012 Carlisle blue Z06!
it was nice to meet you too Lisa, and hope you get your car all sorted out soon!
from all of us here at the Ron Fellows School, a huge thanks and much appreciation for coming out to visit with us! as you posted below, glad you are thinking of getting a ZR1 too!
and Lisa's new favorite car, our 2012 Carlisle blue Z06!
it was nice to meet you too Lisa, and hope you get your car all sorted out soon!
I think some of the new ones were being unloaded on Wednesday night. I could hear them starting up on the carriers from my condo. Sweet sound across the track. You can be I'll be back. Wayne, I think we need to work on a reunion next year!
Racer
Joined: Oct 2009
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From: Valley Center CA
I have a pre-paid Corvette days there if it ever rolls around when I can do it. I have been to Bondurant twice and here is my opinion.
"You can invest $3500 in more horsepower and go marginally faster or invest in the driver and go much faster and safer."
"You can invest $3500 in more horsepower and go marginally faster or invest in the driver and go much faster and safer."
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From: Pahrump NV
16 and a valid driver's license.
let me know if you have any other questions!
let me know if you have any other questions!
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Victor Resendiz
Spring Mountain Motor Resort and Country Club
Ron Fellows Performance Driving School
The Official Performance Driving School Of Corvette
www.racespringmountain.com
victor@racespringmountain.com
800-391-6891
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From: Pahrump NV
basic price is $3695.00 for the 3 day level 1. with the current 15% off for corvette forum member's special, it is $3141.00 and worth every penny!
we are getting our new 2012 z06 cars as i type this, and will soon start replacing the grand sports with 2012's as well...
if you have any more questions, feel free to pm or email me.
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Instructor
Joined: Dec 2011
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During the 2-day ZR1 class, do you spend much/any time learning to control the rear end sliding around?
I have no idea what to expect a car with this much power handles like, but I am guessing that if my little 370z will come around very easily, then the ZR1 must be ridiculously easy to break loose.
I have no idea what to expect a car with this much power handles like, but I am guessing that if my little 370z will come around very easily, then the ZR1 must be ridiculously easy to break loose.
Race Director
Joined: Aug 2010
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From: Houston TX
B-ZR1, there are some skid-pad exercises on the 2nd day...not really anything else addressing your specific inquiry in Level 1.
Suspect this is done in Level 2 or beyond ?
IMO, definitely "spring" for the 3rd day of Level 1...it all really comes together on the 3rd day...you won't reget it !
good luck and congrats again
Suspect this is done in Level 2 or beyond ?
IMO, definitely "spring" for the 3rd day of Level 1...it all really comes together on the 3rd day...you won't reget it !
good luck and congrats again
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Drifting
Joined: Oct 2006
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From: Redmond WA
During the three day level 1, I think it was during the afternoon of day 1 or morning of day 2, there's a wet figure-8 skidpad exercise, where they run without driver aids and encourage getting the tail out as you accelerate from the corner. Once you get the hang of that, they encourage you to accelerate harder and then try to catch it when the tail comes WAY around. I think I was only successful in one try out of five, the other four being spins. I did get good at hanging the tail out though.
During the open lapping on the third day, I was going fast enough that when I made a mistake exiting a corner, the tail would step out, and that skidpad session really helped me to know what to expect and what to do, and I caught it every time it happened without losing any speed or getting out of shape. Very valuable to me as prior to the Corvette, I had never had a car that could power oversteer so easily.
During the open lapping on the third day, I was going fast enough that when I made a mistake exiting a corner, the tail would step out, and that skidpad session really helped me to know what to expect and what to do, and I caught it every time it happened without losing any speed or getting out of shape. Very valuable to me as prior to the Corvette, I had never had a car that could power oversteer so easily.
Instructor
Joined: Dec 2011
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Right on, That is exactly what I was hoping for.
I stunt ride bikes so I'm always drifting/sliding around in parking lots, but I have found that when on the streets just riding (not stunting or racing), that all the control I gained from practicing in the parking lot actually comes in handy for surprise situations such as quick stops or oil/sand on the road that end up with tires sliding... etc. When a bike tire all of a sudden slides unexpectedly it usually does not even phase me. I just react by 2nd nature and have the benefit of not tensing up.
Like you said, I too don't have much experience with high horsepower cars so I want to get comfortable with the rear stepping out, so if/when it ever happens unexpectedly I'll naturally react correctly.
plus they look awesome drifting
I stunt ride bikes so I'm always drifting/sliding around in parking lots, but I have found that when on the streets just riding (not stunting or racing), that all the control I gained from practicing in the parking lot actually comes in handy for surprise situations such as quick stops or oil/sand on the road that end up with tires sliding... etc. When a bike tire all of a sudden slides unexpectedly it usually does not even phase me. I just react by 2nd nature and have the benefit of not tensing up.
Like you said, I too don't have much experience with high horsepower cars so I want to get comfortable with the rear stepping out, so if/when it ever happens unexpectedly I'll naturally react correctly.
plus they look awesome drifting
Safety Car
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From: F'burg VA
St. Jude Donor '13 thru '20,'22,'24 thru '26
...I stunt ride bikes so I'm always drifting/sliding around in parking lots, but I have found that when on the streets just riding (not stunting or racing), that all the control I gained from practicing in the parking lot actually comes in handy for surprise situations such as quick stops or oil/sand on the road that end up with tires sliding... etc. When a bike tire all of a sudden slides unexpectedly it usually does not even phase me. I just react by 2nd nature and have the benefit of not tensing up.
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It's a blast!
