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Old Apr 11, 2003 | 09:19 AM
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Real driving lessons?

I was born and raised in the bay area driving 85-90 in heavy traffic so I'm good there. But what about taking the Evo to do a
.97 lat. g. I know I am going to need driving lessons to obtain that. Anybody know of schools out there or they have been to and what did you really learn? I currently live south of Atlanta and thought about road atlanta but don't know much about it.
Or I could wait till I go home and go to Infineon (sears point). I
just don't think most of us cannot handle what the Evo can really do.
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Old Apr 11, 2003 | 09:41 AM
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Go to a few High performance Driving Events, or Autocrosses. You will gain valuable knowledge regarding your cars handling at these sorts of events.

They are also a fun, cheap, and legal way to see what your Evo can really do!

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Old Apr 11, 2003 | 10:41 AM
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Highly recommend the Evolution schools. I have been through their Phase I (twice) and their Phase II courses, and learned a lot. Plus, you get around 30 runs for each course, alone, with instructor driving, and you driving with instructor. Most of the instructors are national level SCCA drivers, and know their stuff. Definitely helped me in my Solo II events.

Evolution Driving Schools
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Old Apr 11, 2003 | 02:41 PM
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I've done the skip barber 2 day classes and I autox alot for about 2 years.
The skip barber class was good to learn some fundamentals but you really don't get enough seat time in 2 days to really get a feel.
I would say start autoxing as much as you can. If your region has practice days, go for that.
I've heard really good things about the Evolution Driving Schools as well as 2Cool said.

For me, seat time was more important that anything else.
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Old Apr 11, 2003 | 04:07 PM
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It's too bad Evolution training isn't anywhere near me =( I looked into them before.

Hey Secret Chimp, when the heck did you become a moderator!
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Old Apr 11, 2003 | 04:27 PM
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Anyone know any places in MO to autox or get some lessons
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Old Apr 11, 2003 | 04:30 PM
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Originally posted by Sano
Anyone know any places in MO to autox or get some lessons
All sorts of stuff in Kansas City. Not sure of anything down your way.

If you are interested in coming up this way, or are open to traveling even further, send me a PM or email and I'll give you more info.

I've got a roadmap of every high performance driving event and track time opprortuniy in an eight state radius.
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Old Apr 11, 2003 | 04:54 PM
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Highly recommend the Evolution schools. I have been through their Phase I (twice) and their Phase II courses, and learned a lot. Plus, you get around 30 runs for each course, alone, with instructor driving, and you driving with instructor. Most of the instructors are national level SCCA drivers, and know their stuff. Definitely helped me in my Solo II events.

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That looks brilliant! Pity there's no phase I courses for the Bay Area..
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Old Apr 11, 2003 | 07:12 PM
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That looks brilliant! Pity there's no phase I courses for the Bay Area..
This is what you want.

http://www.thunderhill.com/school.html
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Old Apr 11, 2003 | 08:40 PM
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Does anybody know about road atlanta schools?
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