Driving schools

sig11 · 06-24-2011, 12:46 PM

After doing several HPDEs I've found myself, like a lot of you, hopelessly addicted to driving on a track. I think that eventually I want to do time attacks and wheel to wheel racing.

I've been considering going to the 3 day Mid-Ohio school next month since it's close, relatively inexpensive, and with only one more day/class you can get your NASA competition license. I think it would be a blast but I haven't been able to track down anyone locally who can tell me more about it.

Have any of you guys done a professional driving school like Bondurant, Skip Barber, or the Mid-Ohio school? At what point in your 'driving career' did you attend the school? Do you wish you had more or less driving experience when you attended? Post your experiences!

cossie1600 · 06-24-2011, 12:54 PM

I did Skip Barber mainly as a way to get my competition license. I guess it all depends on what skill level you are at currently to see how much you will gain from it.

ChrisSlicks · 06-24-2011, 02:13 PM

Many years ago I did the Skip Barber open wheel driving school. It was fun but I don't think that I really learn't much from it that could be applied to a road car. I know other track rookies that did the 3-day Skip Barber where they use pretty much all the different cars and they found it helpful.

Like pretty much anything you get out of it what you put into it. If you focus on listening to your instructor and perfecting everything they have you doing you will come out a better driver. I think it is important to go in there with some driving ability so that you are more focused on technique rather than driving so as to not be overwhelmed. Sure you could probably get the same results with HPDE instructors but it takes longer, quality of instruction varies and you have to adapt to different people.

oleg · 06-25-2011, 02:31 AM

How much do lessons at these schools typically cost?

ChrisSlicks · 06-25-2011, 07:09 AM

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Originally Posted by oleg

How much do lessons at these schools typically cost?

The ones where they provide the vehicles are very expensive, a little over $1000 a day. Schools were you provide your own vehicle are cheaper.

cossie1600 · 06-25-2011, 10:04 AM

i paid $2500 at the time for the works

06-24-2011, 12:46 PM	#1 (permalink)
sig11 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Detroit Posts: 1,294 Drives: 09 370Z Red Sport-MT Rep Power: 18	Driving schools After doing several HPDEs I've found myself, like a lot of you, hopelessly addicted to driving on a track. I think that eventually I want to do time attacks and wheel to wheel racing. I've been considering going to the 3 day Mid-Ohio school next month since it's close, relatively inexpensive, and with only one more day/class you can get your NASA competition license. I think it would be a blast but I haven't been able to track down anyone locally who can tell me more about it. Have any of you guys done a professional driving school like Bondurant, Skip Barber, or the Mid-Ohio school? At what point in your 'driving career' did you attend the school? Do you wish you had more or less driving experience when you attended? Post your experiences!

06-24-2011, 02:13 PM	#3 (permalink)
ChrisSlicks A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: North East Posts: 6,203 Drives: 09 370Z Sport M6 Rep Power: 653	Many years ago I did the Skip Barber open wheel driving school. It was fun but I don't think that I really learn't much from it that could be applied to a road car. I know other track rookies that did the 3-day Skip Barber where they use pretty much all the different cars and they found it helpful. Like pretty much anything you get out of it what you put into it. If you focus on listening to your instructor and perfecting everything they have you doing you will come out a better driver. I think it is important to go in there with some driving ability so that you are more focused on technique rather than driving so as to not be overwhelmed. Sure you could probably get the same results with HPDE instructors but it takes longer, quality of instruction varies and you have to adapt to different people. __________________ Hotchkis ARB \| Stillen CAI \| Art Pipes \| Berk CBE \| Stillen AP Racing Brakes \| AE Performance Oil Cooler \| BC Racing ER Coilovers \| Doran Control Arms

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06-24-2011, 12:54 PM	#2 (permalink)
cossie1600 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: californee way Posts: 5,380 Drives: 370, Leaf Rep Power: 30	I did Skip Barber mainly as a way to get my competition license. I guess it all depends on what skill level you are at currently to see how much you will gain from it.

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oleg Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Illinois Posts: 321 Drives: 2011 370z 6mt sp Rep Power: 14	How much do lessons at these schools typically cost?

06-25-2011, 10:04 AM	#6 (permalink)
cossie1600 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: californee way Posts: 5,380 Drives: 370, Leaf Rep Power: 30	i paid $2500 at the time for the works