As the title says im looking to attend a driver school to learn some concepts and improve my driving skill. Im located in New York and wouldnt really mind traveling too much. Any suggestions on which school i was looking into mid-ohio. I also will be autocrossing this summer to learn as well.

 

do you want to attend an autoX school or a drivers education event at a road course?

 

to be honest im not really to sure- i want to attend something that is giong to improve my skills the most overall for when im driving on the street. Im thinking a drivers ed event at a road course- i did take drivers ed in highschool so im relluctant to take another one altho i know it will involve alot more intense driving techniques

 

AutoX and related schools are much safer, easier on equipment (i.e. tires brakes etc.) and will teach you more about how to handle in extreme conditions at normal street speeds (30-60 MPH). Start there, you can probably show up as-is without any major cash outlays.

You'll need a parent to cosign waivers.

If you can't find an auto-X school, just show up to an autocross with a helmet (Snell M95 or better, usually) or borrow a helmet, and run.

-Chris

 

I wouldn't worry about a school yet ust go attend a local autoX

 

I'm attending a racing school this summer at Pacific Raceway in seattle. Like 450 bucks if you use your own car for a day long seminar. After that i'm qualified to go out to qualified lapping events on the weekends for 150 bucks per event.

 

Thanks guys for the input cant wait to sharpen up my driving skills - im a bit intimidated to attend an autocross without any formal driving training except for my 1 year of driving on the road haha

 

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Don't worry about it. That's how I learned to autocross, showed up and drove.

 

I did my first autocross when I was 17. I've dodged a lot of accidents because of it and I didn't drive like a jackass on the street after that. There aren't many people on the street who have the instincts to fully use the brakes, steer and dodge something without losing it.

 

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don't sweat it. look up local scca clubs and see if they have any novice programs.

some clubs do novice schools for solo such asa this one:

p. 8 of 16 http://www.fwscca.com/Drift/Ne...6.pdf

too bad this one is over, but you get the idea. most scca clubs have novice / coaching available. just find the closest scca and email some members.

tom