Spring Mountain by yourself?
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Burning Brakes
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Spring Mountain by yourself?
I am planning on using my voucher from my C7 purchase in the next couple days.
Went through a breakup recently and hoping that the desert air will help clear my head. I am wondering about what the experience was like to anyone who went alone for the two day course?
I would imagine the girlfriend wouldn't have enjoyed the daytime as much (and of course not taking part in the cars), but would have enjoyed the evening time a lot together. I don't wanna just be the young, single guy sitting at the lounge for 2 evenings.
Went through a breakup recently and hoping that the desert air will help clear my head. I am wondering about what the experience was like to anyone who went alone for the two day course?
I would imagine the girlfriend wouldn't have enjoyed the daytime as much (and of course not taking part in the cars), but would have enjoyed the evening time a lot together. I don't wanna just be the young, single guy sitting at the lounge for 2 evenings.
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Lol I'm 24, girlfriend is staying home and I'm going alone. I'm not concerned. I'll make friends there or keep to myself if not. Not really worried either way. I'm there to drive a C7 to its limits. 
Melting Slicks
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I am planning on using my voucher from my C7 purchase in the next couple days.
Went through a breakup recently and hoping that the desert air will help clear my head. I am wondering about what the experience was like to anyone who went alone for the two day course?
I would imagine the girlfriend wouldn't have enjoyed the daytime as much (and of course not taking part in the cars), but would have enjoyed the evening time a lot together. I don't wanna just be the young, single guy sitting at the lounge for 2 evenings.
Went through a breakup recently and hoping that the desert air will help clear my head. I am wondering about what the experience was like to anyone who went alone for the two day course?
I would imagine the girlfriend wouldn't have enjoyed the daytime as much (and of course not taking part in the cars), but would have enjoyed the evening time a lot together. I don't wanna just be the young, single guy sitting at the lounge for 2 evenings.
Just don't use your new skills on the road to Vegas, NHP knows who travels that road the most.
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Well that's good to hear, except the hookers and blow part. ha
I'm booking for June 1-2 I think. Never been to Vegas but I could be convinced to go throw a couple hundred bucks away on some games
I'm booking for June 1-2 I think. Never been to Vegas but I could be convinced to go throw a couple hundred bucks away on some games
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You will find a group of friends there. Nobody is an introvert after going 120 into Turn 1 and you will immediately have something in common with your classmates. (Its a shame there aren't a lot of hot 20-something chicks that buy new vettes though!)
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There were 22 people who participated - 4 had significant others, the other 18 were guys flying solo.
Unless you are a tool, you should have no problem fitting in and socializing with the others for dinner.
Keep in mind, your day will start at 6 am, with breakfast at 6:45 am, and school until about 4:30 pm or so. There is social hour in the bar from 5-6 pm between days, and then if you grab dinner between 6:30 and 8 pm in Pahrump, there won't be too much time left before you head off to bed.
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Unless you are a tool, you should have no problem fitting in and socializing with the others for dinner.
Keep in mind, your day will start at 6 am, with breakfast at 6:45 am, and school until about 4:30 pm or so. There is social hour in the bar from 5-6 pm between days, and then if you grab dinner between 6:30 and 8 pm in Pahrump, there won't be too much time left before you head off to bed.
Keep in mind, your day will start at 6 am, with breakfast at 6:45 am, and school until about 4:30 pm or so. There is social hour in the bar from 5-6 pm between days, and then if you grab dinner between 6:30 and 8 pm in Pahrump, there won't be too much time left before you head off to bed.
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I am planning on using my voucher from my C7 purchase in the next couple days. Went through a breakup recently and hoping that the desert air will help clear my head. I am wondering about what the experience was like to anyone who went alone for the two day course? I would imagine the girlfriend wouldn't have enjoyed the daytime as much (and of course not taking part in the cars), but would have enjoyed the evening time a lot together. I don't wanna just be the young, single guy sitting at the lounge for 2 evenings.
Better yet skip the lounge, drinknwater, take shower and go for a walk and get sone sleep school starts early am and its best to be on your game.
That way you will have more fun. Trust me.
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Speaking of the lounge at Spring Mtn, they have a good burger there for dinner. Since there isn't much in Pahrump you might suggest to your classmates who head to the lounge at Spring Mtn after class that you just stay and get the burger. Interesting people buy Corvettes and you have a chance to hear their stories. Also, it isn't much fun getting into your cheap rental car after a day racing Corvettes, although Pahrump is just a few minutes away.
You will have fun!
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Actually it's not. Vegas is an hour away and the last thing you'll want to do after a day on the track is drive 2 hours @ 60 mph to hang out or see a show. Dinner and a few drinks with new friends and you'll be ready to crash and charge up for the next day. 
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^^^ This! You're about 50 minutes away from Las Vegas.
SS, I went by myself and didn't know anyone either. It worked out fine. You'll meet people and buddy up with them for dinners. The first night, I went into town and found a restaurant that was just fine.
We went to the Winery one night too. Go to Pahrump, clear your head and enjoy driving FAST!
SS, I went by myself and didn't know anyone either. It worked out fine. You'll meet people and buddy up with them for dinners. The first night, I went into town and found a restaurant that was just fine.
We went to the Winery one night too. Go to Pahrump, clear your head and enjoy driving FAST!