About this event

Northern Virginia Corvette Club presents a  Car Control Clinic (or C3)

Registration Fee: $195, limit 35 cars   You must be a licensed Driver.  Registration closes Friday Sept 18 at midnight.

Join us for a whole day of excitement that provides adults with hands on, real world driving experiences within the safety of a closed course environment. Our highly experienced coaches ride with each entrant in your car to provide one-on-one instruction for specific car control exercises. There are a limited number of openings.

 

Event requirements

WHAT DOES THE DAY LOOK LIKE?

CLASSROOM: Short presentations – Car dynamics, correct seating positions, typical distractions, plus an overview of the day’s activities

THRESHOLD BRAKING: Entrants are taught proper techniques of car control while  braking  in a straight line and while the car is in a turn.

SLALOM  : Medium speed serpentine course through safety pylons laid out to highlight car control methods, eye - hand movements, “ocular driving skills” and car control

SKID PAD : A wet, slippery circular course used to educate entrants on loss of traction and demonstrate front and rear skid recovery techniques.

AFTERNOON LAPS AROUND THE JEFFERSON TRACK: The afternoon will be spent with you driving your car around the Jefferson track, again with your instructor in the car.  Speeds are limited to 70 MPH.  No passing is allowed and cars are staged so they are separated by a large distance.

WHAT ELSE DO I NEED TO KNOW?

You must be a licensed driver.

Cars of all makes and models are welcome including convertables.

Trucks, vans, are not allowed.   SUVs allowed case by case.

NOTE: Helmets are required for ALL groups EXCEPT the Taste of the Track event.

They must be an automotive helmet (SA 2005 or newer; no motorcycle helmets please) and can be rented (or purchased) from OG Racing (www.ogracing.com) if you do not already own one.  You should make arrangements before arriving at the track.

PETS are allowed – but must be on a leash / controlled

This event runs RAIN or SHINE, please make sure to show up regardless of weather and dress accordingly !

Make certain that you have a full tank of gas and check tires for proper inflation prior to the event.

Remove all loose items from the vehicle prior to arrival, including items in the trunk. Spare tire and related equipment are OK. Loose bowling balls, wedding cakes, or Tiffany chandeliers will not fair well in your car.

QUESTIONS? Please email chiefinstructor@nvcorvetteclub.com

Entries (28)

PQ
Paul Quattrociocchi
DP
Denise Parsons
JK
Joel Kellogg
DD
David DuBois
EM
Emily Murtaugh
GW
Gordon Wilson
SF
Stewart Fox
JK
Jeffrey Klain

Summit Point Raceway - Jefferson

Summit Point, WV
Download track map
Download track map
Watch a video tour/lap
Watch a video tour/lap

Organizer

Car Control Clinic organized by

Northern Virginia Corvette Club

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