Ron Fellows Performance Driving School worth it? Will relationship with C8 continue?

[Happy2bHere]

This will be my first Corvette so I am trying to get up to speed on the world of Corvette; there is so much to learn!

Chevrolet offers a $1,000 two day performance driving school (discounted from $2,500?) from Ron Fellows Performance Driving https://www.springmountainmotorsport...riving-schools for new C7 owners. Have any of you done this, was it worth it? Do we know if there will be a similar relationship with the C8?

Thanks

[Mhousto]

Well worth it. School was helpful and fun. Food options in the town are not great.

[brad66]

It will continue with the C8.

[Happy2bHere]

It will continue with the C8.

Thank you brad66 and Mhousto.

[Richrat]

Well worth it. School was helpful and fun. Food options in the town are not great.

Hello Mhousto, great first post! Welcome to the forum!

Did you take the 2 day class? Have you every done any racing before the class? Was it helpful for racing or every day driving and how specifically.

Thank you,

[ZORA 69]

This will be my first Corvette so I am trying to get up to speed on the world of Corvette; there is so much to learn!

Chevrolet offers a $1,000 two day performance driving school (discounted from $2,500?) from Ron Fellows Performance Driving https://www.springmountainmotorsport...riving-schools for new C7 owners. Have any of you done this, was it worth it? Do we know if there will be a similar relationship with the C8?

Thanks

I have never taken this paticular course. BUT, I have heard great things and anytime you can get such a course for $500 a day it is a super bargain. Similar courses at Daytona can cost several times the amount of the $2,500 cost not to mention the discounted cost of $1,000. It is a great deal and I will be doing this.

[dolfanlon]

yes!!!!!!!

[John]

The most important post C8 delivery activity I do is to go to Spring Mountain. Never driven a mid engine before, and even though I had 2,000,000 miles under my belt before going to SM in my C7 Z06, learned a hell of a lot, had a great time, and most importantly became a better track and a street driver as a result.

Please take a look at our “who’s going to Spring Mountain in their C8 poll, with 50% saying they are definitively doing it, an additional 40% saying that there is at least a 90% chance of their going there,”. Nice discussion within subsequent poll posts.

https://www.midenginecorvetteforum.c...ountain-for-me

[Happy2bHere]

The most important post C8 delivery activity I do is to go to Spring Mountain. Never driven a mid engine before, and even though I had 2,000,000 miles under my belt before going to SM in my C7 Z06, learned a hell of a lot, had a great time, and most importantly became a better track and a street driver as a result.

Please take a look at our “who’s going to Spring Mountain in their C8 poll, with 50% saying they are definitively doing it, an additional 40% saying that there is at least a 90% chance of their going there,”. Nice discussion within subsequent poll posts.

https://www.midenginecorvetteforum.c...ountain-for-me

Wow, It really looks like a no-brainer to attend. I hope that they can deal with the volumes!

[Swift93]

Anytime you get to spend on a race track is quality time. Take the course and savor every moment.

[jwstegbauer]

Absolutely thought Spring Mountain was worth it.......Loads of fun and very informative....

[Don Jorgenson]

ABSOLUTELY WORTH IT!!! Chance of a lifetime to learn about your new car ( especially the C8) Benefits both street or track driving. The instructors are all race drivers and really good. There were a number of people in my group who had been to multiple driving schools ( including law enforcement) that felt it was the best one they’ve attended. The week before I was there a number of young NASCAR drivers took the same course albeit a couple of steps beyond us and by the end of the 2 day course Chase Elliott took 21/2 seconds off his lap time. For a professional that is golden. For most of us it’s great fun and it makes you a better driver with GM picking up a big chunk of the cost.

[John Parker]

Very much worth it. I did it in 2015, I was 72 then. I’m going to buy a C8 and will do it again. Remember your driving their Corvettes.

[Don Jorgenson]

Very much worth it. I did it in 2015, I was 72 then. I’m going to buy a C8 and will do it again. Remember your driving their Corvettes.

That’s the best part, they are constantly telling you, these are our cars DRIVE THEM! Even more fun is to take your spouse along making it a road trip there and back. While there the accommodations are great, they can sit in on the classes and maybe go on ride alongs. My wife did hot laps at over 100 mph with an instructor and had a blast. A perfect time in a controlled environment with a professional.

[Blankster]

I took the course that came with my C7 and then the level 2 class which was a birthday gift. Both where an amazing experience and I would highly recommend that you take advantage of this opportunity if offered again on C8. I learned so much about the car and what its capabilities are as well as feeling so much more confident in my daily and track driving.