Driving School

MTROIS · 10-28-2009, 08:17 AM

Guys, which driving schools would you recommend to a beginner/intermediate level driver? FYI, I was thinking of lessons in an open wheel car to improve overall technical skills etc... but I am not aiming at competition (just yet).

lucid · 10-29-2009, 02:01 PM

You might want to consider doing it at a track you are familiar with so that learning the track does not take away from learning the advanced skills. I am considering doing Skip Barber at Lime Rock next year myself.

jajr1098s · 10-30-2009, 07:54 PM

Ca va? I did the Bertil Roos school down at VIR this past summer and it was a wealth of knowledge I gained. I did the 5 day school and race. Once you complete the course, you can get your SCCA license.

Further to Lucid's advise, Bertil Roos is now doing the school and race packages out of NJMP. And I know you just had a blast there. So learning your "local" track with Bertil Roos would be a bonus. The owner Dennis is a really nice guy and I personally know one of their instructors. They are all good guys. And it is a great learning experience.

bigjae1976 · 10-30-2009, 08:09 PM

BMWCCA might be a good start.

signes · 10-30-2009, 09:44 PM

Skippy and Russell both do a great job with their open wheel schools. I would recommend doing open wheel since you will learn at a more extreme level and you will feel both mistakes and proper technique more acutely that driving street cars. If you don't have the time or $$$ for those multi-day schools, track time at a good school like these regardless of car type will benefit you, especially if you are just getting in to it.

aus · 10-30-2009, 10:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigjae1976

BMWCCA might be a good start.

That's what I'm thinking.

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jajr1098s Enlisted Member 5 Rep 44 Posts Drives: 08 E92 Sold - never forgotten Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: NY-NJ iTrader: (0)	Ca va? I did the Bertil Roos school down at VIR this past summer and it was a wealth of knowledge I gained. I did the 5 day school and race. Once you complete the course, you can get your SCCA license. Further to Lucid's advise, Bertil Roos is now doing the school and race packages out of NJMP. And I know you just had a blast there. So learning your "local" track with Bertil Roos would be a bonus. The owner Dennis is a really nice guy and I personally know one of their instructors. They are all good guys. And it is a great learning experience. __________________ AW Painted Reflectors, StopTech BBK, TC Kline D/A, LM-R's/Street, CCW C-10's/track, 3M Clear bra and 35% tint by T.O.T.L
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signes Brigadier General 209 Rep 4,319 Posts Drives: 991 GT3 RS Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Living at (almost...) 9k iTrader: (5)	Skippy and Russell both do a great job with their open wheel schools. I would recommend doing open wheel since you will learn at a more extreme level and you will feel both mistakes and proper technique more acutely that driving street cars. If you don't have the time or $$$ for those multi-day schools, track time at a good school like these regardless of car type will benefit you, especially if you are just getting in to it.
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