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Old 07-10-2014, 10:15 PM
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3 day - July 30 - Aug 1st.
Old 07-11-2014, 08:19 AM
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just booked for sept 9-10 2 day, wanted 3 day but no openings, on waiting list for a cancelation, I don't want to wish anything bad for someone but I do hope an opening comes up
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Originally Posted by thebiglittledog
just booked for sept 9-10 2 day, wanted 3 day but no openings, on waiting list for a cancelation, I don't want to wish anything bad for someone but I do hope an opening comes up
Change your visit to a time when the 3rd day is available. You will regret not doing the 3rd day.

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Old 07-11-2014, 11:52 AM
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Originally Posted by Buzzardz_vette
Change our visit to a time when the 3rd day is available. You will regret not doing the 3rd day.
I have no regrets on not doing the third day. Financially, the two day was what I needed to take, knowing that I could go back some day for Level 2 and take the third day of Level 1 the day before I take the Level 2 class. No regrets here.
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Originally Posted by jagamajajaran
I have no regrets on not doing the third day. Financially, the two day was what I needed to take, knowing that I could go back some day for Level 2 and take the third day of Level 1 the day before I take the Level 2 class. No regrets here.
True, but I was more worried about not being able to go back for Level 2. I really want to, but I don't know if I can talk the wife into letting me go. I still think the 3rd day is well worth the extra cost and time. You get to use everything you just learned on the track. Going back later to finish the third day will require you to get back up to speed so to speak. Unless you regularly track your car (which I don't, I'll be lucky to get to a track once a year), you are going to be rusty and it will take some of your session time to get the hang of it again.
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Originally Posted by Buzzardz_vette
True, but I was more worried about not being able to go back for Level 2. I really want to, but I don't know if I can talk the wife into letting me go. I still think the 3rd day is well worth the extra cost and time. You get to use everything you just learned on the track. Going back later to finish the third day will require you to get back up to speed so to speak. Unless you regularly track your car (which I don't, I'll be lucky to get to a track once a year), you are going to be rusty and it will take some of your session time to get the hang of it again.
Well worth it? Yes, indeed it is! I was just saying that someone may not necessarily regret not taking the third day.
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Going to Spring Mountain July 21-23! Are any other forum members going to be there?

Also, for you that have been please advise whether it is truly necessary to wear driving shoes. I drive with my Nike Frees all the time and don't have any problem rowing the gears.

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Originally Posted by kjsooner
Going to Spring Mountain July 21-23! Are any other forum members going to be there?

Also, for you that have been please advise whether it is truly necessary to wear driving shoes. I drive with my Nike Frees all the time and don't have any problem rowing the gears.

Not totally necessary, but I liked the pair that I took.
Old 07-17-2014, 07:37 AM
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I am ready to go back...trying to talk hubby into Thanksgiving in Vegas
Old 07-17-2014, 02:46 PM
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Originally Posted by kjsooner
Going to Spring Mountain July 21-23! Are any other forum members going to be there?

Also, for you that have been please advise whether it is truly necessary to wear driving shoes. I drive with my Nike Frees all the time and don't have any problem rowing the gears.

if you want to learn how to BLIP the gas for a down shift you need flat sole shoes with good grip. Or you can use the rev-match that does it for you. Or drive the automatic.
they spend a session both the first and second to learn the "heel toe" move. most people used rev-match when running the track
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Originally Posted by Lipstic
I am ready to go back...trying to talk hubby into Thanksgiving in Vegas
Let's go!!! I can't wait to go back for Level 2!
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Was just there the first week in July for the Owner's School, and it was everything previous posters have described, top shelf in every way. Especially appreciated the wealth of information provided throughout the course about the car's engineering and performance, most of which I haven't seen or heard elsewhere. The tennis shoes with flat soles suggested in the welcome letter worked for me, while most of the rest of the class seemed fine with various types of athletic shoes. Only a few wore actual driving shoes. I definitely want to go back for Level 2, and possibly level 3. It's addictive !
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Originally Posted by danl01
Was just there the first week in July for the Owner's School, and it was everything previous posters have described, top shelf in every way. Especially appreciated the wealth of information provided throughout the course about the car's engineering and performance, most of which I haven't seen or heard elsewhere. The tennis shoes with flat soles suggested in the welcome letter worked for me, while most of the rest of the class seemed fine with various types of athletic shoes. Only a few wore actual driving shoes. I definitely want to go back for Level 2, and possibly level 3. It's addictive !
Yes it is. Ready for another trip out there soon.
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Originally Posted by jagamajajaran
Let's go!!! I can't wait to go back for Level 2!
I am in the middle of major dental work...after he revives from that shock, I am going to work on him for Thanksgiving and level 2

Originally Posted by danl01
Was just there the first week in July for the Owner's School, and it was everything previous posters have described, top shelf in every way. Especially appreciated the wealth of information provided throughout the course about the car's engineering and performance, most of which I haven't seen or heard elsewhere. The tennis shoes with flat soles suggested in the welcome letter worked for me, while most of the rest of the class seemed fine with various types of athletic shoes. Only a few wore actual driving shoes. I definitely want to go back for Level 2, and possibly level 3. It's addictive !
I wore Zumba shoes which are flat on the bottom...worked for me for the most part, I am ready to go back for sure
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Yes it is. Ready for another trip out there soon.
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Originally Posted by danl01
Was just there the first week in July for the Owner's School, and it was everything previous posters have described, top shelf in every way. Especially appreciated the wealth of information provided throughout the course about the car's engineering and performance, most of which I haven't seen or heard elsewhere. The tennis shoes with flat soles suggested in the welcome letter worked for me, while most of the rest of the class seemed fine with various types of athletic shoes. Only a few wore actual driving shoes. I definitely want to go back for Level 2, and possibly level 3. It's addictive !
It is!!
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Originally Posted by Lipstic
I am in the middle of major dental work...after he revives from that shock, I am going to work on him for Thanksgiving and level 2


I wore Zumba shoes which are flat on the bottom...worked for me for the most part, I am ready to go back for sure

Gotta find out when they'll be getting any '15 ZO6's out there, I'd really like to flog one a bit before I order one. I'm getting some withdrawal symptoms though, bot for Spring Mountain and Vegas, but I don't think I'll have much trouble talking my wife into going twice.
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Me and my 16 year old son Austin did level 1 July 7th -9th and had a blast ,and as usual Rick , Rico , Ken ,J. J. ,Tom ,Ray ,Victor were all exceptionally helpful and very understanding making sure my son had the time of his life ! A big thanks to all who helped make it happen , see you in September for level 3 , sincerely Mike Schlafer

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Originally Posted by foot 1
Me and my 16 year old son Austin did level 1 July 7th -9th and had a blast ,and as usual Rick , Rico , Ken ,J. J. ,Tom ,Ray ,Victor were all exceptionally helpful and very understanding making sure my son had the time of his life ! A big thanks to all who helped make it happen , see you in September for level 3 , sincerely Mike Schlafer
Skipping level 2 for 3?
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Originally Posted by foot 1
Me and my 16 year old son Austin did level 1 July 7th -9th and had a blast ,and as usual Rick , Rico , Ken ,J. J. ,Tom ,Ray ,Victor were all exceptionally helpful and very understanding making sure my son had the time of his life ! A big thanks to all who helped make it happen , see you in September for level 3 , sincerely Mike Schlafer
Thanks for coming back again mike! And for bringing Austin too. Glad you had a good time and see u in September, for your 4th trip out here I believe?


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