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	MazdaUSA > MAZDASPEED > Motorsports > Racing Schools
		The number one improvement to safety and performance that one can make to their vehicle is to become a better driver.
		Driving faster, smoother and with more confidence is in the heart and soul of many Mazda performance enthusiasts.
		Some techniques can safely be practiced on the street, while most should be practiced in a safe and controlled environment.
	www.mazdausa.com /MusaWeb/displayPage.action?pageParameter=mazdaSpeedMotorsportsRacingSchools (2669 words)

	Driving (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
		Driving involves controlling a vehicle, usually a motor vehicle such as a truck, bus, motorcycle, or car (for bicycles and mounted animals and, at least in the UK, motorcycles, the corresponding activity is called riding).
		The skill of safe driving is necessary to avoid collisions, which kill many thousands of people annually.
		Safe driving is much more than following the rules of the road.
	bopedia.com /en/wikipedia/d/dr/driving.html (199 words)

	SPS - Technical Articles
		I was driving my newly-purchased 97 SC2 showroom stock C racecar – the same car driven by James Walker and Mark Rushbrook of the scR motorsports race team in national SCCA competition – and I was starting to feel confident and fast.
		For example, if you are a novice driver and are just beginning to ponder the importance of performance driving techniques, then consider how much better your driving could become with just some basic information and a little practice.
		And while these enthusiasts have the best intentions, they are often simply not aware of the possibilities within their reach or the performance tradeoffs that they endure as a result of certain decisions.
	www.spswebpage.com /tech/index.php?articleID=free_performance (5334 words)

	ARPCA - What is a Driver Education?
		It allows you to learn the basic skills needed to drive fast safely, and to learn your car's response and feedback to your driving input with a skilled instructor familiar with your type of vehicle and at a pace with which you feel comfortable.
		Each driver is then assigned an instructor, who is typically a person with several years experience in driving the track and knowledge in the characteristics of your particular vehicle (a 911 does not handle the same as a 944, for example, and the driving approach is somewhat different).
		He (or she) will describe to you the various corners, straights, and track features to watch for as you are driving, and where to position your car at the entrance, middle, and exit of each turn.
	www.arpca.com /events/whatde.php (540 words)

	Enjoy The Drive -- Be A Better Driver
		The granddaddy of them all is the Bob Bondurant School of High Performance Driving, which offers a one-day Highway Survival Training course for $795, as well as a high-performance street-driving course.
		Many schools will teach you defensive driving techniques, including how to react and maneuver quickly, how to drive in slippery conditions and how to regain control if you get into trouble.
		All of these high-performance driving techniques will help you avoid a crash that happens in front of you, and help you regain control if you've made a mistake.
	www.enjoythedrive.com /content?id=7230 (171 words)

	TurnFast : Driving Techniques
		In this section, our goal is to introduce you to many of the basic driving techniques used in race car driving.
		No matter how much country- or mountain-road hot rodding you may have done, or how good a driver you think you are, driving on a race track is an entirely new level of driving that requires very specific skills if you want to be good at it.
		Many of the race driving techniques explained here can be practiced on the street, others simply cannot be.
	www.turnfast.com /tech_driving/driving.shtml (389 words)

	BMW Performance Center Announces 2006 Driving Program Schedule
		This program was added to the Performance Center schedule in response to customer requests for "the same M in half the time." * The Two-Day X School is an exhilarating alternative to the typical getaway or family vacation that utilizes the X3 and X5 Sports Activity Vehicles to demonstrate on and off road handling capabilities.
		The first day is spent at the Performance Center learning driving skills such as braking exercises and the various active systems that highlight the added safety benefits and capabilities of the BMW X vehicles.
		Drive Fore Drive is a two-and-a-half day program created for enthusiasts who enjoy their time on the speedway as much as their time on the fairway.
	www.prnewswire.com /cgi-bin/stories.pl?ACCT=104&STORY=/www/story/02-15-2006/0004283073&EDATE= (748 words)

	Prohibition Times: Wreckless Driving: Front-Wheel Drive
		They gained it on their own, often from attending a performance driving school using front-wheel-drive cars.
		A rear wheel drive car, in a power-off driving situation, is much more stable and predictable.
		However, a front wheel drive car, in these conditions, behaves exactly the opposite to what a driver is attempting to accomplish.
	www.geocities.com /prohibition_us/fwd.html (1448 words)

	Re: The fallacy of DRLs
		Defensive driving can be just watching 6 hours of tape of accidents, with an answer session and someone says "Don't let this happen to you!" >> I'd like to see the written test be much harder.
		One >thing which I think would be valuable is something along the lines of the 2 >day course put on by Skip Barber's Driving school teaching emergency >maneuvers, skid control and high performance driving techniques.
		There are lots of codes that could go on: Cannot exceeg 45 mph, no freeway driving, no nightime driving, power steering only, automatic transmission, applicable prosthetic devices, etc. If you want to drive at night, you have to take the test at night.
	www.ibiblio.org /rdu/usenet-arc/sub00016/msg00019.html (488 words)

	Drive Smart!
		(Braking technique is one of the most important subjects taught in road racing and high performance driving schools).
		Cornering Basics—Explains the basic principles of high performance driving methods in safely negotiating turns at speed and how similar methods can be applied to more appropriate speeds on the public road.
		The Racing Line—High performance driving techniques for organized competitions where the full width of the road can be used and how they can be applied within the confines of a single lane on the public road at normal highway speeds.
	www2.xlibris.com /bookstore/book_excerpt.asp?bookid=11031 (582 words)

	Mazda Hosts World's Largest Performance Driving School and Competitive Driving Event
		Now, thanks to Mazda, you can enroll in a high performance driving school for $39, and get the bonus of competing in a national driving competition.
		Mazda Rev It Up consists of several components: classroom instruction, performance driving instruction with professional drivers and a solo event that will pit the driver against the clock and competitors.
		Mazda's national competitive driving challenge is designed so that each participant has two practices and two chances to post the highest score on an autocross course behind the wheel of the new MAZDA6 sports sedan.
	www.theautochannel.com /news/2003/04/15/159389.html (824 words)

	AHG Driving Centre : MC Motorsport : Performance Driving Tuition
		Our coaches are available to instruct and give advice so you get the maximum performance from your car in a safe and fun environment.
		The 4 hour programme start with a half hour theory session on Performance Driving techniques, including vision, seating posture, cornering and braking techniques, smooth driving and weight transfer and then you put it all into practice on the track.
		Courses are open to those that have a road worthy car, have modifications that they want to try out or those who just want to improve their driving skills and lap times.
	www.dtec.com.au /mc-motorsport/clubs-performance-driving.htm (142 words)

	CMI (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
		The use of the paddock areas is planned for winter driving instruction and techniques for our members, police departments and area high schools.
		The Project has assembled data on baseline sound levels and performed acoustic modeling, using appropriate criteria to protect residential receptors, applicable to exterior areas where frequent human use may be predicted and where a lowered sound level would be of benefit.
		The 92 dBA average sound generated per driving session is based upon the range of vehicles on the road course with an Lmax value at 50 feet of 99 dBA (high range), 92 dBA (mid range), and 85 dBA (low range) respectively.
	www.clubmotorsports.com /pressroom/printerfriendly.cfm?NewsID=407 (4732 words)

	Performance Driving In Your Own Car, Perth, Western Australia - RedBalloon Days - Australia
		Learn all there is to know about performance driving and then put it into practice on our 'Motor Khana' style course in your own car.
		This performance driving experience is an opportunity to bring your own car to the skidpan.
		The 4 hour session starts with a half hour theory session on performance driving techniques, including vision, seating posture, cornering and braking techniques, smooth driving and weight transfer.
	www.redballoondays.com.au /experience/AHG113?affiliate_id=106 (402 words)

	SPEEDtv.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
		America may be a great place for driving, but the fun is too often spoiled by the performance, or lack of it, of a large portion of the nation's circa 200 million licensed drivers.
		Besides being a performance driving school, Rev It Up also includes a national competition, in which the nation’s highest-scoring driver — in comparison with a baseline time set by the program’s pros — will win a brand-new Cobalt SS.
		It’s a rude awakening: his apexes feel at least five inches more aggressive than mine, his braking is way deeper and harder, and his unsettling of the rear end for the slalom section is also significantly more intense.
	www.speedtv.com /commentary/29486 (997 words)

	APEX Performance Driving (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
		Yes, there will be qualified instructors available throughout the day to help you advance your driving skills.
		For the true racer and high performance driving enthusiast, "If you have a ten dollar head then buy a ten dollar helmet".
		A single layer nomex suit, nomex gloves, and driving shoes are recommended.
	www.apexperformancedriving.com /faq.htm (380 words)

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		You will receive classroom instruction in safety and high-performance driving techniques, and drive your own car on a road racecourse.
		In addition to the classroom instruction and on-track driving, you will have opportunities to ride on the track with your instructor, meet a bunch of great people during the day and at a Saturday night dinner if you choose.
		Plus your car, of course, in good mechanical condition, which will be verified by a technical inspection performed by a local mechanic or dealer and double-checked at the track.
	www.norpca.org /drivered.html (320 words)

	Performance Driving School
		Our instructors are familiar with high performance cars and their unbelievable torque, and know how to teach the proper techniques for staying on the track and driving safely.
		In addition to the Performance Driving School and Challenge Series, attendees have a chance to get answers to their performance questions, see the latest new products and shop for that special item among the vendors.
		Most high performance driving schools charge their students approximately $800-$1,000 per day and put their students in cars that don't exhibit the handling characteristics or driving techniques required of a Viper.
	www.theperformancedrivingschool.com /about.html (1369 words)

	DrivingEvents.Com - Resources
		This is the bible when it comes to high performance driving techniques.
		Many of us who like to drive our sports cars during the summer purchased Sony Playstations just so we can play this came during the winter or any other time we have the itch to drive fast but outside conditions don't allow it.
		EA claims that since they were able to focus on one manufacturer's cars they were able to make the driving experience more realistic than ever.
	www.drivingevents.com /resources/books.php (583 words)

	Driving School
		Our Performance Driving Schools are part of a nationwide CCA program to teach you to drive your car at speed and to experience more of the potential of the unique combination of car and driver.
		This is not a racing school, but a special program that has been developed over decades to teach you performance driving techniques that are as important in every day driving as they are on the track.
		Visit the Driving School Instructors Page to find high performance driving tips, instructor materials and information about the requirements to become an instructor.
	www.rmcbmwcca.org /DrivingSchool/driving_school.htm (340 words)

	Revving it up at El Toro 04/10/03
		Mazda Rev It Up is free to attend, but there is a $39 fee for individuals interested in participating in the performance driving school and competing to be the local champion.
		A standard one-day session at a top performance driving school generally costs between $600 and $900, he added.
		The national competitive driving challenge is designed so that each participant has two practices and two chances to post the highest score on an autocross course behind the wheel of the Mazda 6 sports sedan.
	www.irvineworldnews.com /Bstories/apr10/revitup.html (944 words)

	Mother Proof (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
		Our agenda consisted of driving the 2005 Volvo XC90 V8, the cleanest petrol V8 in the US market, and the 2005 Volvo V50 Sports Wagon (both with all wheel drive) using four different test tracks: An off-road course, a handling course, an ice/snow circle and a slalom/accelerating and breaking course.
		After all, where I come from, the whole point is to avoid driving on ice, and when I hit ice, I try with all my might to drive as safely and cautiously as possible.
		I drive my kids to school, I drive to the store, I drive to the gym and I drive back to school again, just to start it all over the next day.
	www.motherproof.com /review_detail5.asp?ID=71 (771 words)

	Amazon.com: Bob Bondurant on High Performance Driving: Books: Bob Bondurant,John Blakemore (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
		The Bob Bondurant School of High Performance Driving, one of the most successful high performance driving schools in the world, is owned and operated by Bob Bondurant.
		Driving Techniques for the Professional and Non-Professional by Anthony J. Scotti
		I bought this book because I wanted to learn more about high performance driving without the cost of going to a school, but roughly half of this book is just advertisement of Bob's driving school in Southern California.
	www.amazon.com /exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/0760306036?v=glance (1563 words)

	Pro Drive Driving School (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
		Your driving experience includes the Pro Drive Autocross course and two lapping sessions on the nearly 2 miles of Portland International Raceway.
		Whether you are an aspiring racer, want to experience the thrill of driving a real race car, or simply want to perfect your driving skills, this course is for you.
		All of the cars are built to be equal, so the focus is on driving skill.
	www.prodrive.net /beta/racing_school.shtml (808 words)

	PERFORMANCE DRIVING IN YOUR OWN CAR EXPERIENCE, AUSTRALIA, DRIVING, DRIVING SKILLS, EXPERIENCES
		With you on the day, will be two fully experienced instructors to provide performance tips and to answer any questions.
		Many participants, from new to 'seasoned' competitors have improved their driving skills and lap times.
		Please note: This experience is open to those that have a roadworthy car, have modifications they want to try out or those that just want to improve their driving skills / lap times.
	www.australianexplorer.com /experiences/experience_details.php?prodid=2404 (524 words)

	VectorPro GX2 - Performance Auto & Sound Article - Beltronics USA
		The GX2 is an accelerometer-based performance measuring device.
		Unlike some previous performance measurement units, nothing needs to be relocated to measure cornering forces.
		The unit will display constant or peak hold forces in all directions if you are working on your driving technique.
	www.beltronics.com /gx_pas0903.html (780 words)

	DAM Driving School Driving Classes!
		If a picture is worth a thousand words, then a video speaks volumes when it comes to demonstrating high-performance racecar driving techniques.
		By taking this class, you'll be able to practice all the basic techniques at lower limits on the street, BEFORE you arrive at the track.
		These all-day lecture-only format classes can also prepare you for on-track driving schools by showing you what they're going to present in the classroom ahead of time.
	www.damdrivingschool.com /pages/Classes/Classes.html (315 words)

	Autocross Tips
		The following is a short description of some performance driving techniques geared toward the Miata.
		They are mostly to be applied to autocrossing, but can be applied to other performance driving situations.
		They do have their idiosyncracies that need to be accounted for to get good autocross times.
	www.miata.net /sport/autox2.html (1023 words)

	Kart
		Racing safety and performance driving techniques are taught in the classroom and then applied and practiced on the race track.
		While this course uses go-karts and racing as the tools to educate the youth, all of the lessons and techniques are related directly to safe car control and automotive maintenance for daily street driving.
		The course is open to area youths ages 11-17, from the beginner that wants to learn, to the area racers that want to learn more.
	www.worldsfastestclown.com /kart2.html (439 words)

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