I heard there was or is a Ford GT Driving School. Have seen pics of a portion of a brochure for it, but not enough to determine who was or is doing it. Anyone know anything about this? Thanks.
Ford GT Driving School?
- Thread starter Gulf GT
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If you can't find one, maybe Bondurant
I don't think Bondurant accompanies you in the car anymore but he has a good staff. But now the school is in Phoenix where it's hotter than hell in the summer. Let's hope some Forum-ite enrolls in the school and gives us a report.
I don't think Bondurant accompanies you in the car anymore but he has a good staff. But now the school is in Phoenix where it's hotter than hell in the summer. Let's hope some Forum-ite enrolls in the school and gives us a report.
sandiegored
GT Owner
- Apr 2, 2006
- 32
Went to Bondurant in March. Excellent experience. Spent 3 days in C5's. They do have Z06's for a 2 day class. Can not say enough about the experience and the staff. You get a lot of seat time. Instructors are first rate and they do spend some time in the car with you. I recommend this for anyone who is planning on tracking their car(s), especially with the GT. If you go, just be prepared for the van ride. You will know what I mean after the experience.....
Oh, Bob B. is still doing hot laps on the track. Very impressive.
Oh, Bob B. is still doing hot laps on the track. Very impressive.
Bondurant
Chip
I've been to the Bondurant School and met Bob. No GT's but they have a bunch of different cars including outrigger equipped Mustangs to teach you how to powerslide or drive on ice. Driving is kinda like sex in that most guys think they're pretty good at it. It won't take too much time at Bondurant to realize you don't know squat (about driving :biggrin ). You'll learn a lot in a few days and everybody who does it becomes a better driver. Now if I could just find a good sex school. :cheersbitzman said:
Chip
Blue Moose
GT
Have a friend who told Bob B. about my GT.(Bondurant School of Driving is just minutes away) Bob said he has not driven the new car on his track yet. I have been invited to take the GT to his track and Bob will put me in the passenger seat and show me what it can do. Im sure if anybody can put this car through its paces it would be Bob. I just have bad dreams of the keys being handed back to me that now belong to a smoldering pile on turn 4. So, for the moment the GT will be limited to Arizona speed limits, But intacted! ( I'll sleep better that way).
Bart Carter
GT Owner
I did this with my Cobra. When I took the road racing school at Bob's, I was also doing development work on my Cobra (with input from Bob and his chief instructor.) It was great to see Bob really enjoy the drive. When he took me out for laps, you could see how much he respected the car. Each shift was precise and deliberate. I would not have any reservation about letting Bob drive my GT. The funny thing is that when I was a passenger, Bob, probably out of habit, was giving me a driving lesson. :lolBlue Moose said:
Car on Bob's showroom
Bob strapping in
Blue Moose
GT
sandiegored
GT Owner
- Apr 2, 2006
- 32
My instructor told me there was a GT at Bondurant early this year. He drove it and said it was just amazing. Chip is right, just jump in one of these cars with a Bondurant instructor and you quickly realize how good these guys are and what a novice you are. They make it look very easy.
guywwagner
GT Owner
Skip Barber
I was at Skip Barbers 3 day race school at Lime Rock last week.The instructors were great and the cars are incredible.I learned a lot and had a great time.As for the GT,I'd like to get some instuction in it,they use Vipers and Porsches in there driving schools.I'm going to take the GT to Pocono-Csd and run it at least one session on track,should be interesting.
Guy
I was at Skip Barbers 3 day race school at Lime Rock last week.The instructors were great and the cars are incredible.I learned a lot and had a great time.As for the GT,I'd like to get some instuction in it,they use Vipers and Porsches in there driving schools.I'm going to take the GT to Pocono-Csd and run it at least one session on track,should be interesting.
Guy
GT To Drive
Well I found something that might interest some of you owners and some of you that want to be. There is a company called World Class Driving that tours the country with cars that you can drive. You get 30 miles in each car on normal roads, follow the leader style. It is not a speed test, but would give you some seat time in the following cars:
1. Ford GT
2. Ferrari 430 or 360 Spyder
3. Z06 Corvette
4. Lambo Gallardo
5. Bentley GT
6. Aston Martin DB9 Volante
As I understand it you drive 30 miles and then switch to the next car. Some interesting points. Cost, about $ 800. that is pretty cheap for what you are getting. Riders, you must be 25 to drive, but you can take a guest of any age. I think my son would be thrilled to get a ride in each of these cars.
Here is the website
www.wcdriving.com
Phone 877-597-6403
Website has the schedule and info. Anyone ever done this?????
Don
Well I found something that might interest some of you owners and some of you that want to be. There is a company called World Class Driving that tours the country with cars that you can drive. You get 30 miles in each car on normal roads, follow the leader style. It is not a speed test, but would give you some seat time in the following cars:
1. Ford GT
2. Ferrari 430 or 360 Spyder
3. Z06 Corvette
4. Lambo Gallardo
5. Bentley GT
6. Aston Martin DB9 Volante
As I understand it you drive 30 miles and then switch to the next car. Some interesting points. Cost, about $ 800. that is pretty cheap for what you are getting. Riders, you must be 25 to drive, but you can take a guest of any age. I think my son would be thrilled to get a ride in each of these cars.
Here is the website
www.wcdriving.com
Phone 877-597-6403
Website has the schedule and info. Anyone ever done this?????
Don