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Le Mans Master
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From: Lake Havasu City Arizona
You spend a couple hours a day in the cars if I remember correctly. But I can't remember what I had for breakfast, so take my recollection for what it's worth. I went in April of 2016.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Oct 2004
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From: Sunnyvale CA
We had about 20 people in our class. Split into two groups, each group spent about half the time in the classroom and half the time driving. Given the material, I suspect that is the norm.
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From: Kansas City, Missouri
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Teddy, it's a simple answer-they tell you at the beginning of each session....for every hour you spend in the classroom, 40 minutes of your hour is in the car. 20 minutes is classroom time.
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Burning Brakes
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From: Williamsburg VA
If it were my wife that's the best thing. She's not sitting there worrying if I crash her. She can worry about somebody else. In the end they do like going fast with someone other than you. That was my experience at NCM in Bowling Green. And it was
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Le Mans Master
Joined: Apr 2005
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From: West Burbs of Chicago IL
Ditto for my wife. But she had fun doing the ride along and hanging by the lake. Vegas is a long hour ride away...you are pretty much on property the whole time.
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Le Mans Master
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From: West Burbs of Chicago IL
The classroom (down time) and driving time were pretty evenly weighted. Day two had what felt like the most down time, but also the most fun driving time. It was all worth going and I would not hesitate going.
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From: Out Where the Buses Don't Run, Eglin AFB/ Niceville FL
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Your wife can spend time at the lake. There are things to do there (paddle board, pedal boat, jet pack). She can hang out at the pool, use the small gym, or chill out at the condo or clubhouse.
My wife is a car nut like me so she sat through the classes and did 5 ride alongs with the instructors and rode out in the van while we did the practical exercises the first day. She had a blast and wants to return next summer for the 3 day class.
My wife is a car nut like me so she sat through the classes and did 5 ride alongs with the instructors and rode out in the van while we did the practical exercises the first day. She had a blast and wants to return next summer for the 3 day class.
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I just finish the 3 day level1 course. My wife attended a few classes watched some of me on course from tower and Michelin bridge. Also spent some time at club house with other wives. She did 1 ride along with Ken, said he drove fast. The major difference between 2 day owners class and 3 day level 1 is day three is almost all driving on course on your own even had some open lapping. Well worth the extra $$$
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Your wife can spend time at the lake. There are things to do there (paddle board, pedal boat, jet pack). She can hang out at the pool, use the small gym, or chill out at the condo or clubhouse.
My wife is a car nut like me so she sat through the classes and did 5 ride alongs with the instructors and rode out in the van while we did the practical exercises the first day. She had a blast and wants to return next summer for the 3 day class.
My wife is a car nut like me so she sat through the classes and did 5 ride alongs with the instructors and rode out in the van while we did the practical exercises the first day. She had a blast and wants to return next summer for the 3 day class.
Melting Slicks
Joined: May 2012
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From: Cedar Falls Iowa
I just finish the 3 day level1 course. My wife attended a few classes watched some of me on course from tower and Michelin bridge. Also spent some time at club house with other wives. She did 1 ride along with Ken, said he drove fast. The major difference between 2 day owners class and 3 day level 1 is day three is almost all driving on course on your own even had some open lapping. Well worth the extra $$$
Instructor
Joined: Feb 2013
Posts: 168
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I just finish the 3 day level1 course. My wife attended a few classes watched some of me on course from tower and Michelin bridge. Also spent some time at club house with other wives. She did 1 ride along with Ken, said he drove fast. The major difference between 2 day owners class and 3 day level 1 is day three is almost all driving on course on your own even had some open lapping. Well worth the extra $$$
