Introduction to High Performance Driving

The NCM MSP Introduction to High Performance Driving is a full-day track event.

Here's what it's about:

• Taking beginning drivers to the next level of recreational performance driving.

• Introducing and diving deeper into the concepts and nomenclature to help drivers be safe and successful on the racetrack.

• Breaking down the barriers of entry to the sport by keeping groups small, concentrated, and social.

• Creating more prepared drivers – demonstrating what to expect from a performance driving event, as well as demonstrating what is needed and expected from a driver and their vehicle.

• Makes for a great car club or group activity!

So how does it work?

The premise of the program will be small, concentrated groups cycling between a Lead/Follow on-track program utlizing the NCM MSP 2.1 Mile West Course, Auto Cross skills course and paired with classroom sessions on what to expect from performance driving events, as well as teaching techniques for success in performance driving.

Things covered in the skills curriculum:

• Basic car control and skills drills on the paddock and track

• Breaking down the corner - Turn In, Apex, Track Out

• Corner Stations, Brake Markers, Pit In/Out signs

• Having fun on track!

Things covered in the Classroom curriculum:

• Learning terms and procedures

• Vehicle tech requirements – What is needed from a vehicle?

• Personal protective equipment requirements – What equipment is required?

• Flags – Why are they there? What do they mean?

• Communicating with your instructor on and off the track

• Basic and intermediate performance driving techniques

• Classroom learning only passing procedures and point-bys

• How to get the most out of performance driving

Cost: $500

Program FAQs

• This is a bring-your-own-car event or contact MSP for information on getting behind the wheel of a C8 Corvette Z51!

• Convertibles with roll bars are welcome - please email us for verification of your vehicle!

• Passengers will not be allowed in Student vehicles

• Helmet rental will be available – however, please bring a helmet if you own one. Rentals are on a first come, first serve basis.

• 32 Student spots available

• Any mechanically sound vehicle is invited to participate, sports cars, coupes, sedans, trucks, and mini-vans are all welcome!

• Contact ashley.white@motorsportspark.org with any questions

Check-in will begin at 07:00 CST!

We do not recommend sharing a vehicle for this program!

Instructors will need their own vehicles for the program!