On-Track Coaching
On-Track Coaching in a high-performance environment is currently our main focus. We make sure to assign a maximum of 2 students (in alternating sessions, known as "shared instruction") to each instructor in order to combine maximum seat time and learning potential with surprising affordability! Each day begins with a thorough interview to ascertain your track event history and level of experience and to familiarize us with your goals and your vehicle's capabilities. This determines how the day proceeds. Drivers with significant HPDE experience will jump right in with on-track coaching while those new to track driving will typically need some preliminary classroom time. But don't worry – everyone gets plenty of track time by the end of the day! Finally, each driving session is followed by a detailed debriefing outlining specific techniques and objectives to work on for the next session.
What You Will Need
- A mechanically sound car of your choice with a full fuel tank, adequate brakes and tire tread
- A Snell-rated helmet; driving gloves and shoes are recommended
- A desire to increase your driving performance, lower your lap times or refine your awareness and skills
What You Can Expect
- Improvement
- Control
- Smoothness
- Confidence
- and most of all, Fun!!!
You will come away having learned valuable skills to use both on the racetrack and on the street in your every day driving environment. And – we guarantee your satisfaction with your HP Driving experience!
On-Track Coaching Rates
The rates quoted below are for having your instructor coach you from the passenger's seat only; depending on the venue, there may be an additional charge to allow he or she to demonstrate techniques by driving your car, but this is entirely up to you. For further information about why you might want to do this, see the orange FAQ box below.
Conditions permitting, Half Days typically consist of 3-4 sessions of 20-30 minutes, Full Days are typically 6-8 sessions and Winter Days, which run 10AM-4PM, are typically 4-6 sessions; however, please understand that the number and length of in-car sessions is not guaranteed, as the event organizer's schedule will determine the available track time for each run group!
Note: Track fees are charged directly by the racetrack or event organizer and are in addition to those listed below!
(currently, High Plains Raceway charges $150/$90/$100 for Full/Half/Winter Lapping Days)
| Type of Instruction | Half Day | Full Day | Winter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shared, Per Person | $150 | $250 | $200 |
| Exclusive Instructor Hire | $300 | $500 | $400 |
On-Track Coaching FAQ
- What is Shared Instruction? Shared Instruction is a way for the sudent to maximize learning potential at an extremely affordable rate. When you sign up for Shared Instruction, you agree to "share" your instructor with one other student in exchange for the reduced coaching rate; however, all of your coaching will still be done on a one-on-one basis. This "sharing" is accomplished by having your instructor alternate in-car sessions between each student throughout the day.
- How is an Exclusive Instructor Hire different from Shared Instruction? Under Shared Instruction, each time you come off the track from a driving session, your instructor will outline the important points for you to work on and then instruct his or her other student in the alternating session. This allows you the time necessary to rest, re-hydrate and re-focus on the techniques you've been working on before going out again. Each student receives the exact same amount of track time as with an Exclusive Instructor Hire. The difference lies in the amount of time spent discussing concepts and areas for improvement in more of a "classroom" situation which can be quite beneficial. If you hire an instructor exclusively, you are the only student and thus the time spent between sessions is devoted to this more in-depth analysis. It typically does not include more track time as the time between sessions is critical for "decompressing" and re-focusing for the next time out.
- If I opt for Shared Instruction and end up being the only student assigned to an instructor, which rate do I pay? When you sign up for Shared Instruction, you are guaranteed the Shared Instruction rate regardless of whether there is another student assigned to your instructor. In this case, you would receive the benefit of an Exclusive Instructor Hire at the Shared Instruction rate!
- How important is it to have the instructor drive my car on occasion? We believe this is a valuable tool for you to take advantage of, as it allows the student to visualize both the precise driving line and the intended result of the driving techniques the instructor has been trying to teach. However this is always entirely up to you! Should you choose to allow this, rest assured that the instructor will never drive your car "at the limit" – he or she would typically drive a few laps in the morning to demonstrate the driving line, and perhaps several more once or twice in the afternoon to more fully highlight a certain technique or specific corner for you to work on. In any case, you will still be doing the vast majority of the driving throughout the day. Note: Depending on the venue, there may be an extra cost to allow this – e.g., High Plains Raceway requires all drivers to pay the appropriate registration fee on Lapping Days, students and instructors alike. If this option is chosen by both students signed up for Shared Instruction, this cost can be split between them.
On-Track Video of High Plains Raceway Dedication
Check out this video filmed by 9 News reporter Heidi McGuire from inside Bruce McPherson's NSX while Governor Ritter rides up ahead at the dedication of High Plains Raceway in 2009!
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