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Old 09-14-2011, 07:04 PM
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Does anyone have any experience with driving schools? It's always been a longtime dream of going to Skip Barber Racing School, but I don't have 12k+ to spend on it. This first Auto-X really inspired me and would love to get better and learn more. Does anyone have any input or experience they can offer regarding professional racing instruction?
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Ide like to do something like tha too, 12K though HOLY CRAP, . . 1200?
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I know fast in St Pete teaches an Autocross school once a year. I think its in February
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You should look into http://www.chinmotorsports.com/. I know several people who have done it and they enjoyed it.

I originally did two weekends with a group called Track Time unfortunately they got out of the sports car world and are doing a NASCAR type experience. MY original course was $450 for the weekend which gave you three hours of track time ( plus all the stuff you could break on your car LOL, hotel and meals) I used to spend about $1000 for a full weekend but I wouldn't trade the experience for anything. Running Sebring as fast as you can is an experience that will be with you forever.
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Originally Posted by captainbk
You should look into http://www.chinmotorsports.com/. I know several people who have done it and they enjoyed it.

I originally did two weekends with a group called Track Time unfortunately they got out of the sports car world and are doing a NASCAR type experience. MY original course was $450 for the weekend which gave you three hours of track time ( plus all the stuff you could break on your car LOL, hotel and meals) I used to spend about $1000 for a full weekend but I wouldn't trade the experience for anything. Running Sebring as fast as you can is an experience that will be with you forever.

Chinmotorsports puts on an awesome venue. Been to Sebring 2 times beit not in the S2000. 160MPH down the back stretch is a thrill, especially when you are turning into the rough ass are going into the grandstands area above Pit Row.
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I agree that Chin is excellent.
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Originally Posted by itsnoe30
I agree that Chin is excellent.
Was this before or after the incident?





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Never had any incidents with Chin, aside from an exploding radiator....


I have no idea what you could be talking about
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Chin definately runs a good event
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I think this would be the best one :

http://www.bondurant.com/index.php


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