Lessons from other regions/sponsors?

[Brian Minkin]

Tony,

Those are some great and constructive ideas. 

Sorry if my previous post sounded like a defensive maneuver.  I simply think we have one of the best organized DE progams in the country. Ideas such as yours will extend the reach and enjoymnet of the participants 

The one area that I do believe we can learn from others is classroom training.  When I am out of region/club I try to sit in on the classroom sessions if I can and I have met some great instructors with classroom skills and preperation that is top flight. I have seen the use of video with slow motion and freeze frame as a teaching tool that is far superior to any track map. Of course a track map is used as well.  But the video gives the student a familarization with what they will see when they are behind the wheel.  Basic driving skills, safety, on track awarness and the physics of high speed driving are also presented visually along with hand outs for the students to leave with and review.   I think classroom training of this caliber decreases the mental overload and makes the students easier to work with and advance.

My two cents for now