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Old Feb 13, 2008 | 07:26 AM
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Car Guys Driving School at Summit Point

Hey -

New around here and would like to start learning how to drive my Evo to its potential. I found this Car Guys Driving School at Summit Point on March 8-9. Has anyone else done this? Know any of the instructors?

http://www.carguys.com/index.html

Do you have any other driving schools or track days that you could recommend?

Thanks...
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Old Feb 13, 2008 | 07:44 AM
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Looks like fun.
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Old Feb 13, 2008 | 08:40 AM
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Originally Posted by koffee
Hey -

New around here and would like to start learning how to drive my Evo to its potential. I found this Car Guys Driving School at Summit Point on March 8-9. Has anyone else done this? Know any of the instructors?

http://www.carguys.com/index.html

Do you have any other driving schools or track days that you could recommend?

Thanks...
Carguys is a good group to go with. Here's an article I wrote after one of their events: https://www.evolutionm.net/features/article.php?id=75
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Old Feb 13, 2008 | 08:48 AM
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Also I believe you get a discount if you mention the site and my name, IE: Ali@evolutionm.net
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Old Feb 13, 2008 | 09:56 AM
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HPDE - Car Guys Experience

Went twice in 2006....was too busy in 2007...and had good experiences with the Car Guys instructors despite the various levels of instruction...

I was paired up with a single instructor during each event, VIR (full) and Summit Point (Shenandoah), but the demeanor between the instructors was like night and day. Maybe I was coddled a little too much at VIR, but the instructor at Summit Point was definitely more critical of my performance. Just don't be discouraged by the HPDE organization if you get a critical instructor--they're still there so make sure you learn and that you drive safely.

That said, I would still highly recommend them.
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Old Feb 13, 2008 | 10:26 AM
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@spt Nice writeup Ali

@59Evo Thanks for the advice

I think I'm going to give this try even though I'm feeling a bit intimidated by it.
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Old Feb 13, 2008 | 10:34 AM
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@spt Nice writeup Ali

@59Evo Thanks for the advice

I think I'm going to give this try even though I'm feeling a bit intimidated by it.
I may be attending the event as well. The only thing is I may be bringing the I-Club Project STI instead of the evo.
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Old Feb 13, 2008 | 10:41 AM
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I may be attending the event as well. The only thing is I may be bringing the I-Club Project STI instead of the evo.
You oughtta be ashamed

j/k


Just a note - Early March could make for very dicey & icy conditions
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Old Feb 13, 2008 | 10:59 AM
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sounds like fun, id love to do this
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Old Feb 13, 2008 | 11:02 AM
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Originally Posted by meanmud
You oughtta be ashamed

j/k


Just a note - Early March could make for very dicey & icy conditions
Yeah the weather is the only thing that is unpredictable. Last time I attended a March event the weather was okay (sunny but still kinda cold). Let's just hope we get another string of low 60's type weather that weekend. I also wouldn't mind some rain in warm weather. That's when it gets fun.

You should come out!!!
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Old Feb 13, 2008 | 11:04 AM
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Originally Posted by spt
Yeah the weather is the only thing that is unpredictable. Last time I attended a March event the weather was okay (sunny but still kinda cold). Let's just hope we get another string of low 60's type weather that weekend. I also wouldn't mind some rain in warm weather. That's when it gets fun.

You should come out!!!
Nope - too much of a sissy

Late April early May for me - Are we gonna finally meet (I think I met you briefly when Mark & I set up that dynoday with Shiv at , ah what the hell is the name of that shop in Md??)at NJMP this year??
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Old Feb 13, 2008 | 11:08 AM
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Nope - too much of a sissy

Late April early May for me - Are we gonna finally meet at NJMP this year??
Sure I've never been there before. Let me know the schedule and I can try to make it up. I also want to attend a FATT event.
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Old Feb 13, 2008 | 11:14 AM
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here's the

link to NJMP schedule:

http://www.njmotorsportspark.com/htm..._calendar.html

NASA: Aug 5 & 6, Oct 15 & 16, and Nov 8th & 9th

I'll probably end up doing a couple of FATT's too

-Troy
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Old Feb 13, 2008 | 11:20 AM
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Originally Posted by meanmud
link to NJMP schedule:

http://www.njmotorsportspark.com/htm..._calendar.html

NASA: Aug 5 & 6, Oct 15 & 16, and Nov 8th & 9th

I'll probably end up doing a couple of FATT's too

-Troy
Cool keep me updated. Since I haven't attended a FATT event in years I think I'm still in Group 1 . I just need to go back and get signed off. Give me a heads up so I have time to register.
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Old Feb 13, 2008 | 12:18 PM
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Cool keep me updated. Since I haven't attended a FATT event in years I think I'm still in Group 1 . I just need to go back and get signed off. Give me a heads up so I have time to register.
Will do - I think they'll post the schedule soon.

You'll also have to register early - Group 1 fills fast.
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