Racing/Performance Driving School (Skip Barber, Bondurant) Questions

MaddogZ28 · 01-09-2014, 11:44 AM

My 30th birthday and my Dad's 60th birthday are coming up relatively soon (April/March) and I was thinking about doing a 2 or 3 day racing or performance driving class as we are both obsessed with cars (I wonder where I got it from?).

We are both probably slightly above average drivers meaning we can drive stick and aren't complete idiots and that's about it.

I was wondering if anyone has done any of these, has heard anything, has any recommendations, etc...

Denis · 01-09-2014, 12:15 PM

nope, but i want to!! they always looked like so much fun.

*DGthe3* · 01-09-2014, 03:35 PM

I'm curious to know more too.

LOWDOWN · 01-09-2014, 05:37 PM

If your interest lies in gaining Camaro-Corvette-specific car control experience, Bondurant has several programs to pick from. Spring Mountain in Pahrump NV, as well. Barber's fleet would need to researched...

Canadians looking for Chev-centered experience can try Canadian Tire Motorsport Park (aka Mosport), another track (like Spring Mountain) that features Ron Fellows-approved programs.

90503 · 01-09-2014, 09:00 PM

This would be where I'd start.....

http://www.bondurant.com/courses/hig...rmance-driving

MaddogZ28 · 01-10-2014, 10:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 90503

This would be where I'd start.....

http://www.bondurant.com/courses/hig...rmance-driving

Looks like automatics though? This would be a once in a lifetime trip for me, I'd hate to waste it on an automatic transmission.

Rogue Leader · 01-14-2014, 11:47 AM

Skip Barber Grad here. They have various performance driving and racing programs. I'm assuming your 60 yr old dad may not be into running their open wheel formula dodge cars. They have a 2 day high performance driving school with various FWD and RWD stick cars and a lot of the best instructors in the country. If you DO want to go full boat racing school they do a 3 day racing school in the Miata that will give you a competition license when you're done. Its intense but awesome.

I did the 3 day Formula Dodge school about 11 years ago when I had dreams of being a pro. Never got anywhere, but I can tell you Skip Barber is the best by far way to go, you will get your money's worth and then some.

01-09-2014, 11:44 AM	#1
MaddogZ28 Drives: 2002 Camaro Z28, 2011 SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Lincoln, NE Posts: 219	Racing/Performance Driving School (Skip Barber, Bondurant) Questions My 30th birthday and my Dad's 60th birthday are coming up relatively soon (April/March) and I was thinking about doing a 2 or 3 day racing or performance driving class as we are both obsessed with cars (I wonder where I got it from?). We are both probably slightly above average drivers meaning we can drive stick and aren't complete idiots and that's about it. I was wondering if anyone has done any of these, has heard anything, has any recommendations, etc...

01-09-2014, 12:15 PM	#2
Denis Drives: 2010 SS Join Date: May 2012 Location: Yorktown Heights, NY Posts: 7,695 View My Garage	nope, but i want to!! they always looked like so much fun. __________________

01-09-2014, 03:35 PM	#3
DGthe3 Moderator.ca Drives: 05 Grand Am GT Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Niagara, Canada Posts: 25,366	I'm curious to know more too. __________________ Note, if I've gotten any facts wrong in the above, just ignore any points I made with them __________________ Originally Posted by FbodFather My sister's dentist's brother's cousin's housekeeper's dog-breeder's nephew sells coffee filters to the company that provides coffee to General Motors...... ........and HE WOULD KNOW!!!! __________________ Camaro Fest sub-forum

01-14-2014, 11:47 AM	#7
Rogue Leader Iatefiberglassinsulation Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS M6 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Long Island Posts: 3,601 View My Garage	Skip Barber Grad here. They have various performance driving and racing programs. I'm assuming your 60 yr old dad may not be into running their open wheel formula dodge cars. They have a 2 day high performance driving school with various FWD and RWD stick cars and a lot of the best instructors in the country. If you DO want to go full boat racing school they do a 3 day racing school in the Miata that will give you a competition license when you're done. Its intense but awesome. I did the 3 day Formula Dodge school about 11 years ago when I had dreams of being a pro. Never got anywhere, but I can tell you Skip Barber is the best by far way to go, you will get your money's worth and then some. __________________ 2010 Chevrolet Camaro SS - was daily driver, now toy 2020 Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio - Daily Driver 2017 Mercedes Benz GLE 350 - Wifes Car 2008 Chevy Silverado 2500 HD LT 6.0 - Tow Vehicle 1991 Alfa Romeo 164S - Project Car 1994 Volkswagen Golf - Race Car "Like" my race team on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/farfrumwinnin

01-09-2014, 05:37 PM	#4
LOWDOWN Downright Upright Drives: Daily Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Cruisin'... Posts: 4,145	If your interest lies in gaining Camaro-Corvette-specific car control experience, Bondurant has several programs to pick from. Spring Mountain in Pahrump NV, as well. Barber's fleet would need to researched... Canadians looking for Chev-centered experience can try Canadian Tire Motorsport Park (aka Mosport), another track (like Spring Mountain) that features Ron Fellows-approved programs.

01-09-2014, 09:00 PM	#5
90503 Drives: 2011 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Torrance Posts: 14,578	This would be where I'd start..... http://www.bondurant.com/courses/hig...rmance-driving