Just wondering if the driving school is worth it? I was hoping to take an R8 to the limits without killing myself or getting a major ticket.
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Just wondering if the driving school is worth it? I was hoping to take an R8 to the limits without killing myself or getting a major ticket.
Just DO it !!!!! Even seasoned racers can benefit from these classes. This school you are considering might even be more radical than Audis' HPDEs. You will not regret it.
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With a little searching you will find several threads with detailed reviews and comments on the Audi Sportscar Experience at Sears Point / Infineon Raceway.
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I have quattro. Eat my dust.
2012 R8 GT | 2010 ZR1 | 2009 R8 STāSIS S/C | 2008 TT | 2004 S4 Avant | 2002 Z3 M Coupe
You'll be able to take the R8 to its' limits in EVERY TURN. Anybody can go fast straight line. If you don't wind up in the gravel, you haven't really tested the R8 to its' limits...(in 'da turns)![]()
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I poste about my day at Infineon. Well worth it.
Spend some extra time in Sonoma and Nappa and tour some wineries.
2009 Phantom Black R8 with carbon fiber blades, R tronic
2010 Ice Silver Metalic S4, S tronic, all the goodies
2011 Sparkling Bronze Metalic X5 3.5
I'm going to be there next weekend for a 2 day course, need the training for the gumball![]()
It was awesome, but don't eat a big meal the night before or you might barf it on the track like I did after pulling too many g's. Quite embarassing.![]()
2010 Audi R8 4.2
2004 Ferrari 360 F1 Spyder
2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage N400
2006 Bentley GT Continental
2007 Audi Q7 4.2 Premium
2001 BMW S54 M Roadster
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