Performance Driving School this year?
02-15-2006, 10:11 AM
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Originally Posted by GhostRidr
I know the guys who own/run Apex Driving Academy (http://www.apexdrivingacademy.com) out at Motorsports Ranch. They have the best deal around that I've seen. Keith Verges (very active at the track, including in his turbo Miata) is one of the owners. I could get us a good deal probably (maybe as cheap as $150/day).
Yeah, I got an email late last month that Panoz Racing School has pulled out of the DFW market and their promotions person is now at Apex.
02-26-2006, 11:12 AM
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Fellas, me and a couple of friends are seriously thinking about signing up for a 5/13 track day with Apex @ Motorsports Ranch. Unfortunately, anything before that would be impossible for me. The wife and I've been kept very busy with work (and finally upcoming vacations!!!)
Anyways, for those who can't make it on 4/1-4/2, there will be at least one RX-8 (an Elise, an AllRoad & a VW GTI) signed up for Apex's 5/13 school. Hit me up if anyone's got any interest.
Anyways, for those who can't make it on 4/1-4/2, there will be at least one RX-8 (an Elise, an AllRoad & a VW GTI) signed up for Apex's 5/13 school. Hit me up if anyone's got any interest.
02-26-2006, 11:26 AM
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Originally Posted by RX8-TX
Fellas, me and a couple of friends are seriously thinking about signing up for a 5/13 track day with Apex @ Motorsports Ranch. Unfortunately, anything before that would be impossible for me. The wife and I've been kept very busy with work (and finally upcoming vacations!!!)
Anyways, for those who can't make it on 4/1-4/2, there will be at least one RX-8 (an Elise, an AllRoad & a VW GTI) signed up for Apex's 5/13 school. Hit me up if anyone's got any interest.
Anyways, for those who can't make it on 4/1-4/2, there will be at least one RX-8 (an Elise, an AllRoad & a VW GTI) signed up for Apex's 5/13 school. Hit me up if anyone's got any interest.
If you did, please post here.
I don't care when we go or who's school we go to, i just want to go.
03-01-2006, 12:22 AM
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Ajax,
I'm sending you a PM about a one day event.
Didn't want to post it on here and hijack the thread. Hope the DE works out, sounds like its gonna be real good.
Let me know what you think
-Harry
I'm sending you a PM about a one day event.
Didn't want to post it on here and hijack the thread. Hope the DE works out, sounds like its gonna be real good.
Let me know what you think
-Harry
03-01-2006, 05:18 PM
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At Motorsports Ranch, Apex runs one-day events for about $200, and Driver's Edge runs two-day events for about $275. DE seems like the price/performance leader. Does anyone have direct experience with either of these schools?
I couldn't make the April 1-2 event, but really want to make it out there soon!
I couldn't make the April 1-2 event, but really want to make it out there soon!
03-02-2006, 09:47 AM
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Originally Posted by aRX7-7-8
At Motorsports Ranch, Apex runs one-day events for about $200, and Driver's Edge runs two-day events for about $275. DE seems like the price/performance leader. Does anyone have direct experience with either of these schools?
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03-02-2006, 11:12 AM
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Please allow me to introduce myself,
I am John Holmes (yes I share the same name as a 70s movie star, If you have any new John Holmes jokes let me know) and I am a co-owner of Apex Driving Academy.
I encourage everyone to go the a High Performance Driving school. In TX we are spoiled with many great tracks and many great schools. Please go to one.
Only you can decide what school and track are right for you, your time, and hard earned money.
At Apex we stress safety and seat time. We run a one day class for those folks that can not dedicate a whole weekend to the track.
At MSR Cresson is the safest track I have ever been on. The first (17. mile) track has nothing to hit and plenty of run off area. The new (1.3 mile) track does have barriers. We as school owners will be driving the new track at speed soon and will decide what type of school if any we can hold on the new track.
Apex
New Students
1. You will alternate from classroom (25 mins sessions) to on track activities.
In the morning you will do on track drills (slalom, threshold breaking) and
lead follow sessions to learn the "line".
2. In the afternoon you will get 4 (20 min) sessions.
Advanced Students
1. Classroom and 7-8 (20 mins) session.
Apex can offer a group of 15 a Monday-Thursday at MSRC for $150 (per student). This must be prepaid. If someone would like to coordinate this I will work with them.
I will follow this thread and answer questions as they come up. You can also check our website. Our site is getting a much needed face lift and I apologize if you hit it during this process.
Respectfully,
John
Apex
I am John Holmes (yes I share the same name as a 70s movie star, If you have any new John Holmes jokes let me know) and I am a co-owner of Apex Driving Academy.
I encourage everyone to go the a High Performance Driving school. In TX we are spoiled with many great tracks and many great schools. Please go to one.
Only you can decide what school and track are right for you, your time, and hard earned money.
At Apex we stress safety and seat time. We run a one day class for those folks that can not dedicate a whole weekend to the track.
At MSR Cresson is the safest track I have ever been on. The first (17. mile) track has nothing to hit and plenty of run off area. The new (1.3 mile) track does have barriers. We as school owners will be driving the new track at speed soon and will decide what type of school if any we can hold on the new track.
Apex
New Students
1. You will alternate from classroom (25 mins sessions) to on track activities.
In the morning you will do on track drills (slalom, threshold breaking) and
lead follow sessions to learn the "line".
2. In the afternoon you will get 4 (20 min) sessions.
Advanced Students
1. Classroom and 7-8 (20 mins) session.
Apex can offer a group of 15 a Monday-Thursday at MSRC for $150 (per student). This must be prepaid. If someone would like to coordinate this I will work with them.
I will follow this thread and answer questions as they come up. You can also check our website. Our site is getting a much needed face lift and I apologize if you hit it during this process.
Respectfully,
John
Apex
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03-07-2006, 01:54 PM
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Originally Posted by BigOLundh
Yes, hehe.
Actually, I plan on attending the Apex Driving School at the beginning of April, but I doubt I can put together a list of 15 people for the discount.
-hS
Actually, I plan on attending the Apex Driving School at the beginning of April, but I doubt I can put together a list of 15 people for the discount.
-hS
The track owner protects member days very well. As a member I appreciate this as a driving school owner it is tuff to loose dates.
When the second track is complete we will all the dates we need.
Thanks in advance for everyones understanding in this.
John
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03-07-2006, 02:20 PM
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John,
Random Noob question for someone who hasn't been to a driving school, but really wants to go to one. (I did get to be a passenger in a Panoz GT RA on the infield roadcourse at TMS, if that counts)
Helmets: Do we have to have one? If so, are there rentals or something provided?
Suppose I have two cars I want to learn in. (8 and Miata) Is that a problem, or would it be better to schedule two separate days? The spouse and I were considering doing a day together, and switching off cars.
Random Noob question for someone who hasn't been to a driving school, but really wants to go to one. (I did get to be a passenger in a Panoz GT RA on the infield roadcourse at TMS, if that counts)
Helmets: Do we have to have one? If so, are there rentals or something provided?
Suppose I have two cars I want to learn in. (8 and Miata) Is that a problem, or would it be better to schedule two separate days? The spouse and I were considering doing a day together, and switching off cars.
03-07-2006, 02:34 PM
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Originally Posted by ApexDriving
You may want to plan on March 18th or our May date. We may lose our April dates as the new track is not complete and there needs to be some adjustments made to it.
The track owner protects member days very well. As a member I appreciate this as a driving school owner it is tuff to loose dates.
When the second track is complete we will all the dates we need.
Thanks in advance for everyones understanding in this.
John
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The track owner protects member days very well. As a member I appreciate this as a driving school owner it is tuff to loose dates.
When the second track is complete we will all the dates we need.
Thanks in advance for everyones understanding in this.
John
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The Thread Killer!
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03-31-2006, 04:29 PM
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Originally Posted by bluesunlion
John,
Random Noob question for someone who hasn't been to a driving school, but really wants to go to one. (I did get to be a passenger in a Panoz GT RA on the infield roadcourse at TMS, if that counts)
Helmets: Do we have to have one? If so, are there rentals or something provided?
Suppose I have two cars I want to learn in. (8 and Miata) Is that a problem, or would it be better to schedule two separate days? The spouse and I were considering doing a day together, and switching off cars.
Random Noob question for someone who hasn't been to a driving school, but really wants to go to one. (I did get to be a passenger in a Panoz GT RA on the infield roadcourse at TMS, if that counts)
Helmets: Do we have to have one? If so, are there rentals or something provided?
Suppose I have two cars I want to learn in. (8 and Miata) Is that a problem, or would it be better to schedule two separate days? The spouse and I were considering doing a day together, and switching off cars.
Sorry for the delay in getting back to you.
You can rent a helmet for $10.
There will be no problem with you changing cars in the afternoon sessions.
May 13 and June 18th are our next track days.
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