C7 Ron Fellows 2-Day Program
Instructor
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From: San Jose CA
Driving shoes are not needed. Any flat soled shoe or even a trainer is more than sufficient. Dress comfortably and maybe bring a few snacks. Also, bring a SD card (32GB or smaller) for the PDR. You will probably be beat after the first day. Not many choices of restaurants, but I recall them recommending a winery/steakhouse. As for the casinos, well they pretty rough to say the least.
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From: Maryland
If you forget to bring an SD card, they sell them at Spring Mountain. The school itself is an experience you won't soon forget. I was there December 13-14 and I still can't get the grin off of my face. 
Winery is good but pricey. Same with Stockman's Steak House at the Nugget Casino. Saddle West Casino has a decent restaurant and a full dinner for two capped out at around $25.
Nugget is the only casino in Pahrump that has gaming tables. Minimum bets are very low making it fun rather than wallet depleting. Down side is no "no smoking" tables/areas.
If you are into guns, Armscor/Rock Island Armory and Front Sight Firearms Training Institute are also located in Pahrump. There is also at least one golf course.
Winery is good but pricey. Same with Stockman's Steak House at the Nugget Casino. Saddle West Casino has a decent restaurant and a full dinner for two capped out at around $25.
Nugget is the only casino in Pahrump that has gaming tables. Minimum bets are very low making it fun rather than wallet depleting. Down side is no "no smoking" tables/areas.
If you are into guns, Armscor/Rock Island Armory and Front Sight Firearms Training Institute are also located in Pahrump. There is also at least one golf course.
Cruising
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I'm interested in taking the trip as well, so any comment is appreciated from me as well. I was under the impression that everything was on site but it sounds like dining is not? Importantly if there is a strip bar in the area, please let me know so I don't happen to go there by mistake.
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From: Maryland
I'm interested in taking the trip as well, so any comment is appreciated from me as well. I was under the impression that everything was on site but it sounds like dining is not? Importantly if there is a strip bar in the area, please let me know so I don't happen to go there by mistake.
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From: san diego ca
I'm interested in taking the trip as well, so any comment is appreciated from me as well. I was under the impression that everything was on site but it sounds like dining is not? Importantly if there is a strip bar in the area, please let me know so I don't happen to go there by mistake.
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Burning Brakes
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I'm also planning this trip, is it offered year round? The only time that seems to work for my wife and I would be summer time I'm just concerned the track might be too hot?
For years I had promised my kids that when my daughter turned 21 I would bring both my kids to Vegas. It just happens that this is the year so it's a win win!
For years I had promised my kids that when my daughter turned 21 I would bring both my kids to Vegas. It just happens that this is the year so it's a win win!
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Racer
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From: Motor City
Ron Fellows has a Calendar of Training dates to choose from.
http://www.springmountainmotorsports...-owners-school
http://www.springmountainmotorsports...-owners-school
Instructor
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From: Maryland
I'm also planning this trip, is it offered year round? The only time that seems to work for my wife and I would be summer time I'm just concerned the track might be too hot?
For years I had promised my kids that when my daughter turned 21 I would bring both my kids to Vegas. It just happens that this is the year so it's a win win!
For years I had promised my kids that when my daughter turned 21 I would bring both my kids to Vegas. It just happens that this is the year so it's a win win!
Melting Slicks
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From: Cedar Falls Iowa
The restaurant at the winery is called Symphony's. I dig their 8oz Fillet with bearnaise sauce. Obviously a large selection of wines. We actually went there again a couple months after I was at the class. Rented a Cayman S for the drive out. Spent the afternoon at the lake Spring Mtn Tiki bar, and dinner again at Symphony's. Stayed at some hotel casino which was ok, perhaps a tad "Walmartish". You don't travel to Pahrump for the casinos...
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If you have your own balaclava and helmet bring it. They have helmets, but I get the "bowling shoes" feeling using communal helmets that many people have sweated in before you 
And bring sunglasses.
And bring sunglasses.
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Racer
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