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This is an inclusive cost so it ultimately makes for a perfect guys weekend getaway if you want to fly into Vegas for a day of fun on the strip at either side of the school.
Even Big Guys Like Me Can Fit "Comfortably" In a Corvette
Comfort is relative and I'm not going to say that sitting in a Corvette ZR1 is as comfortable as a Tahoe ...
Not only would I fit in the seat, but would my head fit below the roof. but as a guy as big as I am I was nervous approaching the car. Since 1953 it has captured the minds of men (and women) around the world for it's style and performance but also for being a fabulous example of American automotive design ability. This is a savings of more than $1,500 compared to what it would cost if I just booked it for a guys weekend adventure.
This is about as close as you can get to a race car straight from the factory and in fact it was built in tandem with the C7.R race car to provide owners with one of the most thrilling experiences possible under $100k.
The ultimate expression of Corvette engineering is the ZR1 with 755 hp and 15 lb-ft of torque and a starting price of $123,000.
These seconds or milliseconds that you save might be the difference between 1st and 5th!
This is so important that the school even has this quote from Ron Fellows on it's website, "It's far more than simply going fast and learning when to turn and apply the throttle." Each time I attend a driving school like this I understand that a bit more and it ultimately helps me be a better driver on and of the track.
Classroom Time Is Essential For Understanding Performance
Driving a performance automobile is about more than just going fast - it's about going quick.
If you’re an avid track enthusiast, you won’t want to miss this revamped course!
Highlights
- More open-lapping with timing
- Analyze track data with Cosworth Toolbox
- Multiple student led lead/follow track sessions
- Other instructor led lead/follow track sessions
- Competitive Autocross
- Review of performance driving techniques and cornering
$5,195
New Corvette owners, call 800-391-6891 for discounted pricing.
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Beyond passenger and driver space, the rear hatch opens up too and provides a surprising amount of space.That all changed for me when I got invited to spend a day with Chevrolet driving a few different versions of this American icon around the track at the Ron Fellows Performance Driving School in Pahrump, Nevada - just outside Las Vegas.
This is Home To The Corvette Owners School
Those who buy a new Corvette Stingray, Grand Sport, or Z06 can take the 2-day program for only $1,000.
However, what I learned on the track here was that braking actually helps put the nose of the car back on the pavement so there's more ability to steer in the direction you want to go. On both counts I found that I was able to enter and exit the vehicle easily. For Z06 and E-Ray classes, please call for availability.
Intro to Open-Lapping
Level 1
This course is designed for non-owners and COS graduates
Similar to the Corvette Owners School, our Intro to Open-Lapping program is designed for all experience levels.
Even within these different models there are various options and trim levels to create a vehicle that is a perfect fit for your budget and desires. While I'm not sure I'd opt to do a long road trip in a Corvette, it's certainly a more practical car that I expected. the Corvette is untouchable when it comes to actual performance.
On the track with a high performance vehicle you have awesome brakes and that allows you to do rapid decelerations while still maintaining control. With the Corvette though, the different versions - Stingray, Grand Sport, Z06, and ZR1 are significantly different.
The Chevrolet Corvette is one of the most iconic cars in the world.
Instead, the goal is to get through turns quickly and safely not necessarily with the most speed. Track born and street ready.
THE EXPERIENCE
Your track-day experience is topped with an optional hot-lap with one of our pro drivers at the wheel, taking you on an adrenaline-charged ride around one of the world’s great classic road courses.