Ron Fellows travel logistics
09-21-2018, 05:43 PM
#21
Moderator
Thread Starter
I just got back this morning. like others said, you won`t be disappointed. I bought a new z06 so got to pound on the z06 at Spring Mountain for 2 days. the instructors are first class and you learn a lot in 2 days. already planning on the level 1 class next summer. it`s amazing and a great place to learn without getting a ticket. oh, if you want you can bring an SD card or buy one there (all the cars have card slots), record you runs and play them back to see how you can improve your lap times if you track your car. I brought mine and will be getting the Bosworth Toolbox for all the stats.
09-21-2018, 06:14 PM
#22
I just got back this morning. like others said, you won`t be disappointed. I bought a new z06 so got to pound on the z06 at Spring Mountain for 2 days. the instructors are first class and you learn a lot in 2 days. already planning on the level 1 class next summer. it`s amazing and a great place to learn without getting a ticket. oh, if you want you can bring an SD card or buy one there (all the cars have card slots), record you runs and play them back to see how you can improve your lap times if you track your car. I brought mine and will be getting the Bosworth Toolbox for all the stats.
Was there two weeks ago. Absolutely top drawer!!
09-21-2018, 06:22 PM
#23
Advanced
sorry about the typo, it`s Cosworth Toolbox, spell check got it wrong before I noticed it in the post. sorry guys. the software is amazing and they discuss it in the 2 day class in great depth. a few guys offered to plug their cards in for the demo, great product for free!!!!!!!
09-21-2018, 08:59 PM
#24
Instructor
I went in late July. 2 nights stay and SD card was part of the package. Best experience I've ever had . The facility is great and the instructors are even better. If you think you like your car now, you will love it more after the class. Not a day goes by that I don't think about the track. Can't wait to go back.
09-22-2018, 10:36 AM
#25
Team Owner
1 tip that no one else mentioned: Do not speed on the way to SM, or back to LV. There are LEOs everywhere. Bring a radar detector too.
09-22-2018, 10:27 PM
#26
Same plan !
Will fly out the first Tuesday in Nov. Wed & Thurs class. The Wynn on Thurs night, dump the rental car.
Week 11 colledge football with some key match ups.
Gym, spa, dinners, and most important . . . a full Sat of sports betting and football starting at 9am. Going to be a blast of a week !!!
Week 11 colledge football with some key match ups.
Gym, spa, dinners, and most important . . . a full Sat of sports betting and football starting at 9am. Going to be a blast of a week !!!
09-22-2018, 10:43 PM
#27
Burning Brakes
09-23-2018, 09:30 AM
#28
Melting Slicks
Coming from the east coast, with 8+ hours of travel time, I wanted to be fresh for the school, so I flew out of NY on a mid-morning flight the day before, which got me to LAS at about 1:30 pm and I was at SMMP at about 3:30 pm, checked in, met some people, looked around the facility and went to dinner. Got a good night sleep and was feeling great for the first day of class.
After the second day, I took an early red-eye (9 pm) home, which got me into NY at 4:45 am the following day, since really don't care how fresh I am for a day with nothing significant planned.
Imo, getting to SMMP at a reasonable hour the day before is more important that staying after the school is over.
After the second day, I took an early red-eye (9 pm) home, which got me into NY at 4:45 am the following day, since really don't care how fresh I am for a day with nothing significant planned.
Imo, getting to SMMP at a reasonable hour the day before is more important that staying after the school is over.
09-23-2018, 02:29 PM
#29
Melting Slicks
Driving out of Pahrump toward Vegas on NV160, a LEO was waiting at the top of a rise shortly after the speed limit increased... The instructors cautioned the class about their presence.
Last edited by jimmbbo; 09-23-2018 at 02:30 PM.
09-23-2018, 02:47 PM
#30
Advanced
09-28-2018, 04:25 PM
#31
Advanced
I was thinking about booking a Corvette owners package today (for end of September). The first thing I discovered was that most of the rest of the year the condos are booked up by Michelin so you'd have to stay at the Holiday Inn a couple miles away. That was a bummer to hear. The other thing is I can't find any flights after 4:00 P.M. the last day so I'd have to stay another night and fly out in the morning. Did you guys have to stay 3 nights? You have to get there a day early, the event is two days so they pay for one night. Just wondering what everyone else did. You have to rent a car for transportation. Maybe I'll wait and do it in in Spring and flights will be better the last day. I have till July next year to use my discount.
10-01-2018, 09:41 PM
#32
Race Director
We just spent time in Vegas before and after the class. It's easier than trying to shoehorn the flights... And lots of places in Vegas are reasonably inexpensive (if you don't need to be at a fancy hotel on the strip.)
11-16-2018, 02:42 PM
#33
Moderator
Thread Starter
I just booked a class in March on my birthday so I'm all set. Can't wait. Donna at Ron Fellows is so awesome to deal with. What a sweet heart. She was religious about sending me monthly e-mail follow up's and phone calls. Left messages. Very smart marketing if you ask me.
11-16-2018, 06:17 PM
#34
Burning Brakes
11-16-2018, 07:05 PM
#35
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You are going to have a fantastic time. Rick Malone and and the rest of the instructors are all top shelf. They are the most helpful people in the world. Have a great time.
11-16-2018, 07:47 PM
#36
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Thread Starter
11-16-2018, 08:20 PM
#37
Safety Car
I am there March 28/29, but am in the Cadillac V School this trip. A top notch experience. I bought my V with 1400 miles on it so don't even get the discount but I am willing to pay full boat based on my experience at the Corvette School. Anyone that can use the discount and doesn't go is making a huge mistake.
11-16-2018, 08:55 PM
#38
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Thread Starter
I am there March 28/29, but am in the Cadillac V School this trip. A top notch experience. I bought my V with 1400 miles on it so don't even get the discount but I am willing to pay full boat based on my experience at the Corvette School. Anyone that can use the discount and doesn't go is making a huge mistake.
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11-19-2018, 01:54 PM
#39
I'm booked for March 27 & 28 and my brother is booked in the CTS-V class March 26 & 27. We'll be staying onsite for 2 nights then back to Vegas for 4 nights, making a vacation out of it.
11-19-2018, 02:34 PM
#40
Safety Car
Just checked my confirmation letter and I will be in your Brother's class in an ATS-V on 26/27.
Both my evening meals for the Corvette School were offsite. One a Mexican restaurant and the other a family cafe spot. Both came to $11 including tip. An interesting place outside the gates. Lots of open carry as one of the nation's top shooting schools is also in Pahrump.
Both my evening meals for the Corvette School were offsite. One a Mexican restaurant and the other a family cafe spot. Both came to $11 including tip. An interesting place outside the gates. Lots of open carry as one of the nation's top shooting schools is also in Pahrump.
Last edited by pkincy; 11-19-2018 at 02:36 PM.