Porsche Sport Driving School - USA Program Information

Porsche Sport Driving School - USA Program Information

Porsche Sport Driving School - USA The fantasy can come true Imagine spending a full day or even two, driving a Porsche Carrera S around a famous racetrack under the skillful guidance of some of the country s most accomplished race drivers. At the Porsche Sport Driving School (PSDS), you will receive classroom and on-track instruction in the art and science of highperformance driving and experience thrills that will last you a lifetime. PSDS provides enthusiasts with an opportunity to discover just how extraordinary these ultra-high performance sports cars are. When you leave PSDS after a one or two day program, you will not only have learned how to negotiate a high speed race track, but you will also be a much more capable and confident driver in everyday situations.

A progression of skills All programs are fast-paced, initial classroom instruction quickly moves to hands-on exercises. Drivers will experience the Porsche Carrera S, Boxster GTS, and Panamera Turbo during on-track sessions, as well as the Cayman GTS, Macan S and Cayenne during off-track exercises. Professional instructors provide helpful guidance, focusing on smoothness and control. Don t be surprised if you come face to face with a motor racing legend.

PRECISION: One-Day Precision Driving Course ($1,800) Event Day Schedule 7:30 8:00 Registration & Continental Breakfast 8:00 9:15 Introduction & Classroom Session 9:30 12:30 Track Sessions Autocross Performance Driving Techniques 12:30 1:15 Lunch 1:30 4:00 Track Sessions Autocross Challenge Lane Change 4:00 4:30 Instructor Hot Laps 4:30 4:45 Program Close 4:45 5:15 Barber Motorsport Museum Tour The Precision Course provides an intense one-day experience. The course begins with a brief classroom session discussing basic vehicle dynamics and the driving line. Participants then begin a series of rotations through the, Performance Driving Techniques, Autocross and track driving sessions. After lunch, participants get another turn on the autocross track during the Autocross Challenge, more training on the, the Lane Change exercise and spend the rest of their day lapping the race circuit.

PERFORMANCE: Two-Day Performance Driving Course ($3,200) Day One Schedule 7:30 8:00 Registration & Continental Breakfast 8:00 9:15 Introduction & Classroom Session 9:30 12:30 Track Sessions Autocross Performance Driving Techniques 12:30 1:15 Lunch 1:30 4:30 Track Sessions Autocross Lane Change 4:30 5:00 Day One Review 7:00 8:30 Dinner at the Renaissance Ross Bridge Golf Resort & Spa Day Two Schedule 7:30 8:00 Breakfast 8:00 9:00 Classroom Session 9:00 12:00 Autocross Challenge Downshifting Track Sessions 12:00 1:00 Lunch 1:15 4:00 Track Sessions 911 Turbo Launch Control Cayenne Off-road 4:00 4:30 Instructor Hot Laps 4:30 4:45 Program Close 4:45 5:15 Barber Motorsport Museum Tour The most comprehensive driving program available. The two-day Performance program begins with a brief classroom session discussing vehicle dynamics and the driving line. Participants are then transferred to the track and begin a series of rotations through the, Performance Driving Techniques, Autocross and track sessions. The first afternoon is spent mastering the proper driving line and the many technical corners of the track, while continuing to sharpen basic skills at the Autocross, and Lane Change. Then you re off to dinner with the instructors at the Renaissance Ross Bridge Golf Resort & Spa. The morning of day two is dedicated to heel and toe downshifting, competing in the Autocross Challenge, Cornering Drill and track sessions. Skills are continually refined with track sessions in the afternoon and the Cayenne off-road course and 911 Turbo Launch Control exercise.

WOMEN S ONLY: Two-Day Performance Driving Course ($3,200) Day One Schedule 7:30 8:00 Registration & Continental Breakfast 8:00 9:15 Introduction & Classroom Session 9:30 12:30 Track Sessions Autocross Performance Driving Techniques 12:30 1:15 Lunch 1:30 4:30 Track Sessions Autocross Lane Change 4:30 5:00 Day One Review 7:00 8:30 Dinner at the Renaissance Ross Bridge Golf Resort & Spa Day Two Schedule 7:30 8:00 Breakfast 8:00 9:00 Classroom Session 9:00 12:00 Autocross Challenge Cornering Drill Downshifting Track Sessions 12:00 1:00 Lunch 1:15 4:00 Track Sessions Cayenne Off-road 4:00 4:30 Instructor Hot Laps 4:30 4:45 Program Close 4:45 5:15 Barber Motorsport Museum Tour This course is designed for the woman who enjoys driving and wants to experience the essence of Porsche automobiles as well as enhance her current driving skills. The Women's Only Performance course will not only allow you to pursue your passion for excitement; it will also cater to your need to escape. The course will begin each day with a fresh breakfast right at the track. Following is a brief classroom session discussing vehicle dynamics and the driving line. Guests are then chauffeured to the paddock where they will begin a series of rotations through the various driving activities. You will experience the, the Performance Driving Techniques exercise, an Autocross as well as spending time on the actual racing surface. The first afternoon is spent learning the proper driving line, mastering some of the many technical corners of the track and sharpening basic skills during a timed Autocross and Cornering Drill. The morning of day two is dedicated to more on-track sessions and competing in the Autocross Challenge. Skills are continually refined with track sessions in the afternoon and a visit to the exciting Cayenne off-road course.

MASTERS: Two-day Advanced Course ($4,000) Day One Schedule 7:30 8:00 Registration & Continental Breakfast 8:00 9:15 Introduction & Classroom Session 9:30 12:30 Track Sessions,, Autocross & Basic Training Drill 12:30 1:15 Lunch 1:15 2:15 Detailed Track Tour 2:15 4:30 Track Sessions, Autocross, Trail Braking & Cornering Drill 4:30 5:00 Day One Review 6:30 8:30 Dinner at the Renaissance Ross Bridge Golf Resort & Spa Day Two Schedule 7:30 8:00 Breakfast 8:00 9:00 Classroom Session 9:00 12:00 Autocross Challenge, Cornering Drill & Track Sessions 12:00 1:00 Lunch 1:15 4:00 Track Sessions 4:00 4:30 Instructor Hot Laps 4:30 4:45 Program Close 4:45 5:15 Barber Motorsport Museum Tour Picking up where the Performance course leaves off, the Masters course is designed to advance driver skills even further. We begin by polishing car control skills through practice on the and Basic Training Drills where drivers will receive in-depth instruction on cornering technique and sessions orienting drivers to the track. A dinner with the instructors at the Renaissance Ross Bridge Golf Resort & Spa caps off the day. Since honing driving skills is all about track time, the key objective of day two is to maximize track time during the open track sessions. The full day is spent in lapping sessions with a short break for each group to hone their skills during Cornering Drill, Trail Braking exercises and the Autocross Challenge. Performance Course completion required.

MASTERS PLUS: Three-day Advanced Course ($6,000) Day One Schedule 7:30 8:00 Registration & Continental Breakfast 8:00 9:15 Introduction & Classroom Session 9:30 12:30 Track Sessions Autocross Basic Training Drill 12:30 1:15 Lunch 1:30 4:20 Track Sessions Trail Brake Rotation 4:20 4:40 Instructor Hot Laps 4:40 5:00 Day One Review 7:00 8:30 Dinner at the Renaissance Ross Bridge Golf Resort & Spa Day Two Schedule 7:30 8:00 Breakfast 8:00 9:00 Classroom Session 9:00 12:00 Track Sessions Power Slides 12:00 1:00 Lunch 1:00 4:00 Track Sessions 4:00 4:30 Instructor Hot Laps 4:30 5:00 Day Two Review 7:00 8:30 Dinner at the Renaissance Ross Bridge Golf Resort & Spa Day Three Schedule 7:30 8:00 Breakfast 8:00 9:00 Introduction & Classroom Session 9:30 12:00 Track Sessions with Passing Drill 12:00 12:45 Lunch 12:45 4:00 Track Sessions with Practice Starts 4:00 4:30 Program Close 4:30 5:15 Barber Motorsport Museum Tour The Porsche Sport Driving School s 3-Day Masters Plus - Race License Course is designed for graduates of our Masters program who are ready to further their skills to a racing level. Participants will experience demanding and comprehensive training and what promises to be the ultimate high speed challenge. Unlike any other competition program, you will be trained by the world s finest and most highly skilled Porsche Certified Instructors. The training includes video and data review of participants track sessions for the most complete racing program available. Masters Course completion required.

G-Force Advanced Car Control Clinic & Lapping Day ($3,000) Event Day Schedule 8:00 8:30 Registration & Breakfast 8:30 9:15 Introduction / Program Overview & Track Procedures 9:30 12:00 Track: Tour, Lead Follow GT3 & 911 Turbo, Open Lapping Carrera S Driving Exercises: Handling Oval/Drifting 12:00 1:00 Lunch 1:00 4:00 Track: Open Lapping GT3, 911 Turbo & Carrera S Driving Exercises: & Autocross 4:00 4:30 Closing The ability to know where the limits are and to comfortably control the car at the limit is what separates an amateur from a professional. This program focuses on two areas. First, an emphasis on the development of car control skills and learning to drive a car at the limits of adhesion and secondly seat time on the track, where the fundamentals of performance driving are refined. Participants will develop advanced skills in how to optimize the vehicle at the limits. Further refining the ability to understand vehicle dynamics, such as how to get out of an oversteer or learn how to control a perfect drift is experienced. Extensive practice is received in how to interact steering and throttle control to create and maintain drifts and how to induce and control trail brake rotation for increased confidence on the track. On the track, in addition to the Carrera S participants will experience the GT3 and 911 Turbo S. The focus on track sessions is to enable them to practice and hone skills. Masters or Masters Plus Course completion required.

CUSTOM CORPORATE EVENTS: 25-100 Participants per day Offered in a one-day or two-day format, programs can be tailored to accommodate your needs. From Cayenne to Carrera, your guests will drive an array of Porsche products. Set up for maximum fun and learning, we put the cars through their paces, showing off what each does best. Zipping around the autocross course in Boxster, participants are schooled in precision and control. On the Cayenne off-road course, visitors will learn the fundamentals of off-roading on challenging, rugged terrain. The tempo picks up on the track with lapping sessions behind the wheel of a Carrera S and Boxster GTS, where speed increases as skills improve. Our event coordinators can assist you in designing your special event to ensure a truly unique experience that will never be forgotten.

Barber Motorsports Park The Barber Motorsports Park (BMP) is the home of PSDS. Located just outside the city of Birmingham, Alabama, BMP is one of the best road race facilities in the world, and PSDS has recognized it as one of the best. The facilities are ideal for learning the finer points of the art of highperformance driving and features a 2.38-mile road course with a variety of high-and low-speed corners sculpted into the gently rolling terrain. The professionally designed, world-class road course has made a name for itself as being not only extremely competitive but spectator friendly as well.

Renaissance Ross Bridge Golf Resort and Spa Ross Bridge Golf Resort and Spa is a Renaissance-style luxury hotel surrounded by the natural beauty and lush landscape of a Robert Trent Jones championship golf course. This spectacular resort promises to make a strong impression from the moment you arrive. Set just outside Birmingham, Alabama, deep in the heart of the "Hidden Gem of the South," this hotel provides a uniquely inspired setting. Renaissance Ross Bridge Golf Resort & Spa is the host hotel for PSDS. Ross Bridge and Porsche Sport Driving School are a great match for those seeking a luxury getaway and the thrill of driving the worlds best sports cars on a worldclass track. Once you have your class dates selected, call 1-800-593-6419 and ask for the Porsche Group Rate, or visit www.rossbridgeresort.com. The group rate includes transportation to and from the Birmingham International Airport main terminal and to and from the Barber Motorsports Park. Ross Bridge Golf Resort and Spa 4000 Grand Avenue Birmingham, AL 385226 Phone 800-593-6419 Phone 205-916-7677

6075-B Barber Motorsports Parkway Leeds, AL 35094 770-290-7000 www.porschedriving.com