Spring Mountain-Level 2
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Instructor
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From: atlanta ga
Spring Mountain-Level 2
Having completed the 2 day level 1 and was not able to stay for day 3 I am returning in the Spring for level 2. Anyone done this and does it compare or is it much more intense than level one. I was amazed how lined out and instructive level 1 was looking forward to a continuation of skill level in 2. Any comments?
Heel & Toe
Joined: Sep 2014
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From: Gilroy CA
I've not been to level 2, but believe it focuses more track time and advanced techniques. You will also have to complete the 3rd day of level 1 if you only completed the 2 day course of level 1 which is a additional cost as well.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Feb 2002
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From: McFarland WI
Having just completed level 2 I will say both you and the car will
get a great workout, much more intense than level 1 and you will
add a lot more to your skill set on track if you listen and concentrate.
get a great workout, much more intense than level 1 and you will
add a lot more to your skill set on track if you listen and concentrate.
Advanced
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From: Pasadena CA
Minimum experience for Level 1?
I hope this isn't considered hijacking your thread, but since you've just been there, what would you think would be the minimum driving experience necessary to get a good experience from the Corvette Owner's class there? Once the allocations start showing up for auto/vert Z06s, I'm planning on getting one and considering taking my son, who will be a newly licensed driver at that time.
My hope is that it would be a way for him to get excited about learning some good driving skills, but I'm thinking that he may not yet have a strong enough foundation for it to be any use. What do you think?
My hope is that it would be a way for him to get excited about learning some good driving skills, but I'm thinking that he may not yet have a strong enough foundation for it to be any use. What do you think?
Racer
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I hope this isn't considered hijacking your thread, but since you've just been there, what would you think would be the minimum driving experience necessary to get a good experience from the Corvette Owner's class there? Once the allocations start showing up for auto/vert Z06s, I'm planning on getting one and considering taking my son, who will be a newly licensed driver at that time.
My hope is that it would be a way for him to get excited about learning some good driving skills, but I'm thinking that he may not yet have a strong enough foundation for it to be any use. What do you think?
My hope is that it would be a way for him to get excited about learning some good driving skills, but I'm thinking that he may not yet have a strong enough foundation for it to be any use. What do you think?
We had one 17 yo in our class. He was there with special permission. You may have to be 18. He is a NASCAR truck series driver for Kyle Busch Motorsports and was the fastest in our group of 16. Divided in 9 and 7.
An exception for sure.
Team Owner
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From: Gaithersburg Maryland
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St. Jude's Donor '06-'10-'11, '15
Level 2 is a great class. So good, I'm going back for it again this March. 
You really need a good set of basic skills before going to level 2.
I really liked the format and the on track instruction. I got the most out of the corner instruction. Here is a couple of videos from my level 2 course.
You really need a good set of basic skills before going to level 2. I really liked the format and the on track instruction. I got the most out of the corner instruction. Here is a couple of videos from my level 2 course.
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St. Jude Donor '13-'14-'15
If you haven't had the chance to run the living **** out of somebody else's car and walk away without even looking at fuel, tires and brake wear, I highly recommend it.
S.
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Racer
Joined: Mar 2010
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From: memphis tn
I hope this isn't considered hijacking your thread, but since you've just been there, what would you think would be the minimum driving experience necessary to get a good experience from the Corvette Owner's class there? Once the allocations start showing up for auto/vert Z06s, I'm planning on getting one and considering taking my son, who will be a newly licensed driver at that time.
My hope is that it would be a way for him to get excited about learning some good driving skills, but I'm thinking that he may not yet have a strong enough foundation for it to be any use. What do you think?
My hope is that it would be a way for him to get excited about learning some good driving skills, but I'm thinking that he may not yet have a strong enough foundation for it to be any use. What do you think?
Drifting
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From: Cumming GA
On order: Torch Red Z51
You got that right. I bought the 3rd day obviously with some reservation re: is it worth it? At the end of the 3rd day I was ready to pay and do it all over again. I also bought the photo package, they do a good job. Here's a link to some of the ones they took of me. Just a little bit more money well spent 
. https://plus.google.com/photos/11271...CNT73ZCWsaqfQg
. https://plus.google.com/photos/11271...CNT73ZCWsaqfQg
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From: Ft Myers FL
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jul 2004
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From: Ten Mile TN
Sure is fun to drive some one else's car like that. Those tires wear a lot during the class.
Just got back from the 3 day. Third day was well worth the extra money. Heck would have bought a 4th if offered.
I plan to go back next fall for level two. I think my wife wants to also. She loved level one.
Just got back from the 3 day. Third day was well worth the extra money. Heck would have bought a 4th if offered.
I plan to go back next fall for level two. I think my wife wants to also. She loved level one.
Instructor
Joined: Dec 2013
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From: Benicia CA
Great videos. I am going in January. How did you get the display info on the video? The track, speed and g-meter data really tell the story. I'm bringing my GoPro but Don't knowhow to integrate it to the data stream.
Thanks
Joe
Thanks
Joe