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| D1A3 |
 Jan 7 2010, 05:43 PM
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Gruppe Neun Vierzehn Südosten  Group: Members Posts: 362 Joined: 3-June 04 From: Atlanta, GA Member No.: 2,152 Region Association: South East States  |
Hi Folks,
After 11 years, my company has notified me I have to take a minimum 4 week PAID sabbatical (can extend it up to 10 weeks with stored vacation I have) by the end of the year. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif) Among things like going places I've never been and spending some quality time with the family, I'm interested in taking a driving program at one of the driving/race schools and getting some quality time to not only become a better driver, but also go REAL fast! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) Any suggestions? I'm open to most anything so long as it is somewhere in the US. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/flag.gif) Thanks for your opinions! Regards, Jason PS: Any other once in a lifetime things you wish you could do (with or without family) are appreciated too. I've got to start planning now! |
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| underthetire |
Jan 7 2010, 05:47 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,062 Joined: 7-October 08 From: Brentwood Member No.: 9,623 Region Association: Northern California |
A good friend of mine did a school in Vegas, went 144MPH in some little formula looking car. He had a blast, and it was in Vegas baby !
If your gonna do it, go somewhere you can do the tourist thing at the same time ! |
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| VegasRacer |
Jan 8 2010, 12:47 PM
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ELVIRA Group: Benefactors Posts: 8,709 Joined: 27-March 03 From: Between Scylla and Charybdis Member No.: 481 Region Association: None 
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QUOTE(underthetire @ Jan 7 2010, 03:47 PM)  A good friend of mine did a school in Vegas, went 144MPH in some little formula looking car. He had a blast, and it was in Vegas baby ! If your gonna do it, go somewhere you can do the tourist thing at the same time ! That was called CART 101 when I worked for them. Now it is called the Mario Andretti School. It is a thrill ride experience, not a real school. That's not to say Vegas dosen't have and good options. Spring Mountain Motorsports is an awesome facility. The Louts school is great. If you have your own track worthy car, a SCCA or VARA school would be your best choice to learn the most. You can not go wrong with a Skip Barber or Bondurant school. I would strongly suggest a 2 day school at any program you choose. One day is not enough. You need more time to digest and practice all the new info. After the second day you will be totally exhausted, mentally and physically. Three days is to much. Another activity to consider for your bucket list is white water rafting. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) I give it a solid 10 on the smile meter, plus it is a family friendly activity. |
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