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Discussion in 'California (Southern)' started by johnwi, Dec 27, 2014.

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  1. johnwi

    johnwi Karting

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    I have an f430 scud and incoming 2015 gt3. I want to actually learn how to drive these cars with an eye toward tracking them. can anyone recommend a great racing instructor in the LA area (santa Monica) who i could connect with for private instruction?

    thanks ji
     
    johnwi, Dec 27, 2014
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  2. fatbillybob

    fatbillybob Two Time F1 World Champ Consultant Owner

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    A good start to even see if you like the track arosc.org (couple hundred) before you make a big investment. Skippy school is over $1000/day

    AROSC SW Feb 2015
     
    fatbillybob, Dec 27, 2014
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  3. jlonmark

    jlonmark F1 Rookie

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    Try a few schools: bondurant, skip barber, Porsche road Atlanta, shifter carts, etc.


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    jlonmark, Dec 28, 2014
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  4. ferraripete

    ferraripete F1 World Champ

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    those cars are pretty well aided...get an xbox:)

    ...yes I am making a funny:) :)
     
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  5. m5guy

    m5guy Formula 3

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    John, it sounds like what you are looking for is a high performance driving instructor, not a racing instructor. HP driving and racing are 2 different things. HP driving schools and instructors focus on car control and consistency. You could start with the Alfa Club or with Danny Mckeever's Fast Lane school at Willow Springs and decide after that how much more instruction you need. Good luck!
     
    m5guy, Dec 28, 2014
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  6. plastique999

    plastique999 F1 Veteran Owner Silver Subscribed

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    I have hired a few different private instructors when I was racing LotusCupUSA. Two instructors helped me tremendously. Craig Stanton is a pro driver who instructs as well. He is the smoothest driver I have ever seen.
    The other is Jonathan Frost who used to instruct at Skip Barber and now is with LotusCupUSA. He is very very knowledgeable and has a Lot of technical knowledge. Let me know if you want any contact info.


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    plastique999, Jan 2, 2015
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