Where to get Pro driving lesson? - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

HeartbeaT91 · 02-17-2016, 12:08 PM

Hey guys! I'm interested in learning to take my car to the limits that wouldn't danger the lives of others. It's been about 1 week since I learned manual on the BRZ that i just got, I think I'm getting better and better at it! But eventually I'd like to get some lessons/advice on how I can improve my stickshift skills, and throttle, steering control to know more about the limits of this car on a track/autox.

Where might I find some pro driving teachers in WA? Thanks!

BRZGM3 · 02-17-2016, 12:09 PM

Also interested, I haven't looked into it but in sure PIR has some options!

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6spd · 02-17-2016, 06:11 PM

http://proformanceracingschool.com/

go_a_way1 · 02-17-2016, 06:12 PM

@CSG Mike He will fly in to teach you, but be warned this man is an animal behind the wheel

fumanchu1 · 02-17-2016, 06:13 PM

RAcing schools?

go_a_way1 · 02-17-2016, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by fumanchu1

RAcing schools?

^ That is also a good start

fumanchu1 · 02-17-2016, 06:16 PM

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Originally Posted by go_a_way1

^ That is also a good start

I mean I didn't say it to be a **** but one would assume that is where you start your search.

Kind of like if I want professional training/schooling in a specific trade (say masonry) then I would start looking at trade schools for said learning... Am I missing something? because I might be

soulreapersteve · 02-17-2016, 06:17 PM

There's a novice school coming up in a couple of months. Went to one auto-x day last year and was hooked. Couldn't attend more due to work but man, that was fun.

http://nwr-scca.org/solo/schedule.asp

Also looking at dirt fish rally school but need extra funds first..

http://www.dirtfish.com/rally-school...r-wheel-drive/

fumanchu1 · 02-17-2016, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by go_a_way1

@CSG Mike He will fly in to teach you, but be warned this man is an animal behind the wheel

Is that real? Mike will fly out to anyone with a deep wallet (which btw puts me out of the running as I'm poor)

go_a_way1 · 02-17-2016, 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by fumanchu1

Is that real? Mike will fly out to anyone with a deep wallet (which btw puts me out of the running as I'm poor)

Yeah I am sure it was mike that does this. Honestly I think it would be worth it if you are at that level

fumanchu1 · 02-17-2016, 06:20 PM

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Originally Posted by go_a_way1

Yeah I am sure it was mike that does this. Honestly I think it would be worth it if you are at that level

I don't really track so not for me although if I had cash to spend I'd be all over that

e1_griego · 02-17-2016, 06:24 PM

Start autocrossing. You can sign up for the Starting Line School, and there's usually an evo school before SCCA National Tour in packwood.

But beyond the schools, you can usually find someone to hop in the car with you and give you some pointers. Also helps to ride in (fast) people's cars and see what they're doing. The most important mod is the driver mod, and that can only be developed with seat time.

Autocross is relatively cheap to start and generally has a welcoming community.

Best bang for your buck would be a practice weekend with essentially unlimited runs and you can swap drivers, cars, passengers, whatever. First one is in 2 weeks: https://www.motorsportreg.com/events...4#.VsTy-vkrKUk

e1_griego · 02-17-2016, 06:24 PM

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Originally Posted by e1_griego

Start autocrossing. You can sign up for the Starting Line School, and there's usually an evo school before SCCA National Tour in packwood.

But beyond the schools, you can usually find someone to hop in the car with you and give you some pointers. Also helps to ride in (fast) people's cars and see what they're doing. The most important mod is the driver mod, and that can only be developed with seat time.

Autocross is relatively cheap to start and generally has a welcoming community.

Best bang for your buck would be a practice weekend with essentially unlimited runs and you can swap drivers, cars, passengers, whatever. First one is in 2 weeks: https://www.motorsportreg.com/events...4#.VsTy-vkrKUk

. Not close to you, but worth exploring what options you have up in the Seattle area. NWAA also does a practice weekend at Packwood which I'd also highly recommend.

gtslow · 02-17-2016, 09:09 PM

BSCC and NWR SCCA have beginner schools where they will put a seasoned instructor in your car for every run if you'd like.

BSCC schedule (novice school in March)
http://www.bscc.net/index.php/schedu...cross-schedule

NWR SCCA schedule (Novice school in May)
http://www.nwr-scca.org/solo/Schedule.asp

You will get a ton of seat time for your dollar and you will get a great idea where you can improve as a driver.

02-17-2016, 12:08 PM	#1
HeartbeaT91 Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Drives: 2013 Sterling Silver BRZ Limited Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 41 Thanks: 3 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Where to get Pro driving lesson? Hey guys! I'm interested in learning to take my car to the limits that wouldn't danger the lives of others. It's been about 1 week since I learned manual on the BRZ that i just got, I think I'm getting better and better at it! But eventually I'd like to get some lessons/advice on how I can improve my stickshift skills, and throttle, steering control to know more about the limits of this car on a track/autox. Where might I find some pro driving teachers in WA? Thanks!

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BRZGM3 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Drives: CBS brz limited Location: Norfolk, VA Posts: 180 Thanks: 64 Thanked 30 Times in 24 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Also interested, I haven't looked into it but in sure PIR has some options! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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e1_griego Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Drives: Many Location: Independence, Ore. Posts: 719 Thanks: 231 Thanked 408 Times in 245 Posts Mentioned: 9 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	Start autocrossing. You can sign up for the Starting Line School, and there's usually an evo school before SCCA National Tour in packwood. But beyond the schools, you can usually find someone to hop in the car with you and give you some pointers. Also helps to ride in (fast) people's cars and see what they're doing. The most important mod is the driver mod, and that can only be developed with seat time. Autocross is relatively cheap to start and generally has a welcoming community. Best bang for your buck would be a practice weekend with essentially unlimited runs and you can swap drivers, cars, passengers, whatever. First one is in 2 weeks: https://www.motorsportreg.com/events...4#.VsTy-vkrKUk

02-17-2016, 09:09 PM	#14
gtslow Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Drives: 2015 Halo FR-S Location: Puyallup, WA Posts: 328 Thanks: 87 Thanked 233 Times in 132 Posts Mentioned: 7 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	BSCC and NWR SCCA have beginner schools where they will put a seasoned instructor in your car for every run if you'd like. BSCC schedule (novice school in March) http://www.bscc.net/index.php/schedu...cross-schedule NWR SCCA schedule (Novice school in May) http://www.nwr-scca.org/solo/Schedule.asp You will get a ton of seat time for your dollar and you will get a great idea where you can improve as a driver.

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