What to bring to Spring Mountain
03-03-2015, 09:04 PM
#1
What to bring to Spring Mountain
My lovely wife gave me the 3 day level 1 course for my birthday... going May 12-14. I'm wondering from veterans, what should I bring - driving shoes, helmet, anything special to wear?
Any/all tips appreciated, including if it's worth it to hit Vegas for dinners or if it's too far, should I bring a camera (or drone - have one of those).
OTB
Any/all tips appreciated, including if it's worth it to hit Vegas for dinners or if it's too far, should I bring a camera (or drone - have one of those).
OTB
03-03-2015, 09:32 PM
#2
The school is incredible and you will enjoy it immensely. If you have a GoPro bring it, don't bother bringing a helmet they have them and they take up a lot of room when traveling. Race shoes definitely help especially when practicing heel/toe exercises. Don't buy the insurance unless you are 100% sure you will be driving in the gravel. It's typically hot so shorts make sense. Vegas is a heck of a drive to and from the school and the highway is also one of the most dangerous in the state and highly patrolled by the cops. Spend time in Vegas before or after the event. Have fun!
03-03-2015, 10:48 PM
#3
I agree with TKBIGSKY, no need for extra insurance, and unless you have previous track experience, at the end of the day you will be more tired than you will expect, and will be happy to relax after class rather than drive to LV.
Most of their 2015s have the Performance Data Recorder so you may want to bring a card to save your sessions.
I know the cars have 'rev-match' but if you want to learn heel/toe downshifts and you are not already good at it, read up and practice some before going. Doing your own heel/toe rather than relying on the computer is like adding gravy to the potatoes
Most of their 2015s have the Performance Data Recorder so you may want to bring a card to save your sessions.
I know the cars have 'rev-match' but if you want to learn heel/toe downshifts and you are not already good at it, read up and practice some before going. Doing your own heel/toe rather than relying on the computer is like adding gravy to the potatoes
03-03-2015, 10:56 PM
#4
Scraping the splitter.
You are going when it will be hot, so have lots of extra t-shirts to swap out to during the day. They have moved mostly to '15's with the PDR, so not sure you will need a GoPro, but a 32g SD card will give you 790 minutes of recording time.
You can wear a pair of narrow toed sneakers, but a driving shoe is nice too (they are more similar to a high-top racing shoe but can be worn around with casual clothes). Consider something like a Sparco Time 77. SM has helmets and balaclavas. Take a good pair of sunglasses. Drink lots of water.
Have fun.
S.
You can wear a pair of narrow toed sneakers, but a driving shoe is nice too (they are more similar to a high-top racing shoe but can be worn around with casual clothes). Consider something like a Sparco Time 77. SM has helmets and balaclavas. Take a good pair of sunglasses. Drink lots of water.
Have fun.
S.
03-04-2015, 09:05 AM
#5
Melting Slicks
Don't forget a camera for someone to take pictures of you on the track and turns. I always suggest little recording device for class in case you miss some of the discussion.
I took 2 pair of shorts and 3 t-shirts for the 3 day school 3 years ago. Although it was hot, the perspiration dries quickly. Take a few pair of golf socks and comfortable underwear. I had a couple pair of Pilotis driving shoes so they were perfect. Take a swim suit for the pool.
I agree about not taking the insurance but that's a personal call.
Go with an open mind to learn and listen carefully, taking notes.
Try to avoid all alcohol, even at dinner.
Eat at the winery, best place out there for dining.
If your wife or significant other goes he/she will have the opportunity to ride with the instructor in the lead-follow procedure.
Stay away from The Chicken Ranch.
Vegas is a bit of a drive but western Vegas has plenty of gambling and eating spots. We were all so tired after that, we came home from dinner and crashed(metaphorically).
Have a blast.
I took 2 pair of shorts and 3 t-shirts for the 3 day school 3 years ago. Although it was hot, the perspiration dries quickly. Take a few pair of golf socks and comfortable underwear. I had a couple pair of Pilotis driving shoes so they were perfect. Take a swim suit for the pool.
I agree about not taking the insurance but that's a personal call.
Go with an open mind to learn and listen carefully, taking notes.
Try to avoid all alcohol, even at dinner.
Eat at the winery, best place out there for dining.
If your wife or significant other goes he/she will have the opportunity to ride with the instructor in the lead-follow procedure.
Stay away from The Chicken Ranch.
Vegas is a bit of a drive but western Vegas has plenty of gambling and eating spots. We were all so tired after that, we came home from dinner and crashed(metaphorically).
Have a blast.
03-04-2015, 09:31 AM
#6
Melting Slicks
One further tip not mentioned above: If you want to drive an auto, be sure to reserve one well in advance. There were a very limited # of autos when I was there. I specifically wanted one as my new C7 was A6...
03-04-2015, 10:14 AM
#7
Pro
Been to Spring Mt three times over the last five years and the experience gets better each time! Staying on the Strip in Vegas is how we (the wife and me) do it. Wife hangs in Vegas during the day shopping, shows, pool, etc. Drive time from the hotel self park lot (Bellagio) to Spring Mt is just under one hour with cruse control pegged at 72MPH. No traffic going in the morning - minor traffic returning to Vegas at night as you aproach the Strip. Dinning options in Vegas are excellent with some very good restaurants available. Enjoy the School. Best enhancement you can make to your C7 is learning what it can do and how to drive it!
Al Engel, "Save the Wave"
Al Engel, "Save the Wave"
03-04-2015, 10:30 AM
#8
Le Mans Master
One thing good about Spring Mountain....if you get off the track...it's just gravel and not a big Oak tree.
Don't forget your sunglasses.
Don't forget your sunglasses.
03-04-2015, 10:31 AM
#9
Racer
More Tips Please
I will be there with my wife on May 17-18 and want to go prepared. Thanks guys for all the tips. I am very excited as I have always believed that I didn't have a clue how to wring out the performance on these Corvettes and want to be able to drive this beauty to the best of my ability before I start making performance mods that may not even be necessary.
03-04-2015, 12:22 PM
#11
Drifting
03-04-2015, 05:19 PM
#14
Pro
Going Jun 22 for the two day.
I asked about the GoPro and they said 'bring it"! I know there is PDR and I think a card for that is a really good idea, however, I would probably do both as I am not overly excited about the PDR having used it on my car.
I asked about the GoPro and they said 'bring it"! I know there is PDR and I think a card for that is a really good idea, however, I would probably do both as I am not overly excited about the PDR having used it on my car.