07-27-2009, 03:06 PM
Brian Minkin wrote:
Ditto. For the "first tlime" student, I think Pocono is the ideal track. Not complicated, 5 turns to remember and by the end of the weekend the student has a sense of accomplishment.
My first track was Summit Point. Even though it is one of my favorite tracks, i had to go back several times to really get a "feel" for it.
Quote:Whoa! That is a loaded question.
For a beginner student all the RTR instructors are " the best instructor". All RTR instructors have been through national PCA instructor training are are more then capable to communicate with a new student and teach them the elements of high speed driving.
I disagree with Darren about Pocono as a first experience. It was the first track that I drove on. As a first time student I found Pocono a lot to digest. I remember being very nervous and apprehensive my first time on a race track. Pocono north and its 5 turns presented plenty of challenge to learn to drive and begin to work on smoothness, consistency and speed. I by no means was able to master Pocono North in one weekend.
Although I no longer have a great desire to drive Pocono North myself (I have mega laps there) I do enjoy teaching on it. I have taught many green students there and they left with a big smile and a basic foundation of high speed driving skills.
Ditto. For the "first tlime" student, I think Pocono is the ideal track. Not complicated, 5 turns to remember and by the end of the weekend the student has a sense of accomplishment.
My first track was Summit Point. Even though it is one of my favorite tracks, i had to go back several times to really get a "feel" for it.
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