After reading John Hennessey's post about the Ford Racing School (my next adventure), I thought I would share my track experience this week. I took Bondurant's 4 day Forza Grand Prix road racing course and highly recommend it.
I didn't have prior road racing experience but this was perhaps the most fun I've ever had automotive wise. My professional driver/instructor Austin was incredibly knowledgeable and experienced. We spent the first 3 days in the Vipers. Some of what we worked on: heel toe shifting, drifting, driving techniques on the track, skid cars that simulated driving on ice, 70-0 braking, figure 8 doughnuts, accident avoidance, class room time learning about technique and etiquette, and much more. I learned SO much and they let us tear it up with the Vipers. We spent a LOT of time on the track in day 2 and 3 (8:30-4pm days) and I easily went through a set of tires.
The last day was dedicated to driving the open wheel formula 3 Mazdas. This was by far the best part. Bob Bondurant and our two instructors spent the entire last day with myself and one other driver critiquing and helping us improve. A 3 to 2 teacher to driver ratio! Bob and I relived his glory days with the GT40, Daytona and Cobra. Completely unexpected but awesome that he was so down to earth and took the time to help us all day. Great people and an unforgettable experience that I would highly recommend. I found myself somewhat depressed the last afternoon which told me how awesome of a time I had. (I purchased at Barrett Jackson a few years ago for over 20% off the course, so there are discounts out there off full price).
I didn't have prior road racing experience but this was perhaps the most fun I've ever had automotive wise. My professional driver/instructor Austin was incredibly knowledgeable and experienced. We spent the first 3 days in the Vipers. Some of what we worked on: heel toe shifting, drifting, driving techniques on the track, skid cars that simulated driving on ice, 70-0 braking, figure 8 doughnuts, accident avoidance, class room time learning about technique and etiquette, and much more. I learned SO much and they let us tear it up with the Vipers. We spent a LOT of time on the track in day 2 and 3 (8:30-4pm days) and I easily went through a set of tires.
The last day was dedicated to driving the open wheel formula 3 Mazdas. This was by far the best part. Bob Bondurant and our two instructors spent the entire last day with myself and one other driver critiquing and helping us improve. A 3 to 2 teacher to driver ratio! Bob and I relived his glory days with the GT40, Daytona and Cobra. Completely unexpected but awesome that he was so down to earth and took the time to help us all day. Great people and an unforgettable experience that I would highly recommend. I found myself somewhat depressed the last afternoon which told me how awesome of a time I had. (I purchased at Barrett Jackson a few years ago for over 20% off the course, so there are discounts out there off full price).
