Spring Mountain
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Hey DCL.
I believe we were in the same class with you & your two sons. This is Thomas. I was in the row behind you. Ditto on the first class operation. No worries with the dry heat. What an amazing learning experience. I recommend this it to anyone at any skill level. The course price of $1000 is a huge bargain. Just the transportation is the expense.to absorb.
I wish I could go again at this price.
I believe we were in the same class with you & your two sons. This is Thomas. I was in the row behind you. Ditto on the first class operation. No worries with the dry heat. What an amazing learning experience. I recommend this it to anyone at any skill level. The course price of $1000 is a huge bargain. Just the transportation is the expense.to absorb.
I wish I could go again at this price.
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Intermediate
Joined: Oct 2020
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From: Friendsville, Md. & Fairfax, Va.
If you call them they can work through the details, but we flew into Las Vegas which is ~45 min drive and you'll need to rent a car or arrange some other way of getting there. They have condos on site and serve breakfast and lunch.
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From: San Diego California
I’d like to add that the most common objection to attending the Corvette Owners School I’ve heard is, “I don’t plan to track my car, so it would just be a waste of money.” Au contraire. Physics is physics, on the track or on the street. Every minute in the classroom and on the track will make you a better driver on the street. Knowing what you and your car are capable of may give you the skill and confidence to take effective evasive action to avoid an accident. Performance driver training has done it for me and other people I know.
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I'm booked for the 29th and 30th of July... Will be hot but I don't care, I'm pumped.
Been reading up on tips and/or suggestions but if anyone has any pearls of wisdom... "I wish I knew X before I went" sort of things, I'd love to hear them.
Thanks!
Been reading up on tips and/or suggestions but if anyone has any pearls of wisdom... "I wish I knew X before I went" sort of things, I'd love to hear them.
Thanks!
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Joined: Jul 2020
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From: Boystown, Chicago
I’d like to add that the most common objection to attending the Corvette Owners School I’ve heard is, “I don’t plan to track my car, so it would just be a waste of money.” Au contraire. Physics is physics, on the track or on the street. Every minute in the classroom and on the track will make you a better driver on the street. Knowing what you and your car are capable of may give you the skill and confidence to take effective evasive action to avoid an accident. Performance driver training has done it for me and other people I know.
Other excuses: "I need to get aftermarket wheels" --- Sorry, if you can afford aftermarket wheels or carbon fiber tidbits, you can afford this course at $1,000 or $800 - and if you don't spend it on this course first, you get your life priority upside down!
Last edited by KK87; Jun 23, 2021 at 08:05 PM.
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From: Garden Valley CA
I had a manual Miata then got a C7 automatic. I hadn't driven my C7 much before I went to Spring Mountain and much of the time wasn't spent in manual mode. I had to think about shifting more than I liked. We were told to short shift the C7s, I don't know where they recommend shifting the C8s.
Last edited by RKCRLR; Jun 23, 2021 at 07:49 PM.
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From: NC
July 2-3
Thanks for the feedback. I'm heading out there next weekend. This is a bucket list item for me and I can't wait to get some quality instruction / seat time.
Heat will be ok as I've been told they run car ac.
Heat will be ok as I've been told they run car ac.
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From: Garden Valley CA
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From: Del Boca Vista FL
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Stay hydrated, take advantage of the complementary water and Gatorade.
If you’re low on headroom with the helmet ask for a clear roof panel it will give you more room.
The school provides a free SD card for the car you can take home. I wish I’d taken it from my car after the first day and watched the PDR footage before the 2nd day. I think it would have helped my driving the next day.
Eat at Carmelos Bistro… hole in the wall in Pahrump, but fantastic Italian food.
Enjoy!!!
Last edited by BalloonPilotC7Driver; Jun 24, 2021 at 10:17 PM.