Ron Fellows School
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Ron Fellows School
Hello, has anyone had any experience with the Ron fellows Corvette driving school outside Las Vegas. Thinking of purchasing a new Vette and heard you can get a discount in the school if you do. Any help would be appreciated. Gary wilson
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I'm sitting in the airport getting out of Las Vegas after attending the Ron Fellows three day, level 1 class. This is the fourth time I have been to Spring Mountain, two times for Corvette Owners school, one time Level 2 and just now, three day Level 1 (the best deal in terms of what is covered and driving experience!!!). It's great... nuff said.
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I had a fantastic time, I did there level 2 since I already had a little over 1k track miles on my C7 at the time. Not sure what your background is but speaking to their lead instructor it would be a waste of time IMO to do the Corvette owners program if you had a fair amount of track time. However, the level 2 on the other hand definitely helped me improve in a few different areas. What's nice is you can still get a discount on level two if you bought a new Corvette.
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I did a bunch of research. From what I put together, it's great for someone with 0-2 days of track experience or no local tracks. If you are anything more than that, you porbably don't want to waste your time.
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Like I mentioned in my above post, that is an accurate assessment. However, I did their level 2 (at the time I had a little over 1k track miles on my C7) and the level 2 was useful, first day not so much. Also the discount carries over to level 2. But the fee you're responsible for is more. Around $1,700 vs the $1,000 for the Corvette owners school.
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I disagree. Well worth it for $1k unless you have extensive training, not just track experience. If you're paying full price, then yes the level one would be a better choice.
Edit: was referring to Village Idiot's post. This is why I don't understand why the mods don't like you quoting the preceding post.
Edit: was referring to Village Idiot's post. This is why I don't understand why the mods don't like you quoting the preceding post.
Last edited by Woodson; Apr 27, 2017 at 02:10 PM.
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Like I mentioned in my above post, that is an accurate assessment. However, I did their level 2 (at the time I had a little over 1k track miles on my C7) and the level 2 was useful, first day not so much. Also the discount carries over to level 2. But the fee you're responsible for is more. Around $1,700 vs the $1,000 for the Corvette owners school.
edit: I guess I'm beating the **** out of someone else's car. Something to be said for that. Maybe it is worth it.
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Apparently you didn't do all that much research after all. They have over 100 Corvettes all 2016 and 2017. You drive exactly what you bought. If you bought a GS M7 you drive a GS M7. If you bought a Z06 A8, you drive a Z06 A8. The only thing they don't have are base stingrays and verts for obvious reasons.
I just finished the class yesterday and it is was awesome. It more than just track time which there is a lot of. One of the funnest parts is you go out on wet skid pad and do figure eights and spin the car out etc.
I just finished the class yesterday and it is was awesome. It more than just track time which there is a lot of. One of the funnest parts is you go out on wet skid pad and do figure eights and spin the car out etc.
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Apparently you didn't do all that much research after all. They have over 100 Corvettes all 2016 and 2017. You drive exactly what you bought. If you bought a GS M7 you drive a GS M7. If you bought a Z06 A8, you drive a Z06 A8. The only thing they don't have are base stingrays and verts for obvious reasons.
I just finished the class yesterday and it is was awesome. It more than just track time which there is a lot of. One of the funnest parts is you go out on wet skid pad and do figure eights and spin the car out etc.
I just finished the class yesterday and it is was awesome. It more than just track time which there is a lot of. One of the funnest parts is you go out on wet skid pad and do figure eights and spin the car out etc.
