The Trac Academy is please to announce that CALABOGIE MOTORSPORTS (45 mins from Ottawa)has been added to our 2008 school venues. This challenging 5 km circuit with over 20 turns will be a welcome addition to the 2 dates at the Autodrome St-Eustache.
Booking for the Trac Academy has already started. With 3 schools on tap for 2008, we can accommodate up to 170 students. However, in the past our schools were completely booked by Christmas.
The dates:
CALABOGIE- April 25-27 2008
Theory Friday evening 7:30-10:30, on track Sat-Sun 8am-4pm
Autodrome St-Eustache- April 12-13 OR April 19-20 2008
The theory portion is given either Monday or Friday prior to the course, from 6pm to 9pm.
The driven portion is Saturday and Sunday, from 8:30 to 4:30
2008 Prices:
CALABOGIE School is $895 plus applicable taxes.
ITRCA members can take advantage of a $750 pre registration deal until December 21st 2007.
Autodrome St-Eustache schools are $595 plus taxes.
ITRCA members can take advantage of a $495 pre-registration deal until December 21st 2007.
Each student will supply his own car for the school, making direct application of the academy curriculum easier.
Don't worry about damage to your car, our record is flawless: over 1200 graduates in 10 years, we never had any serious damage to any students car.
Trac Academy boasts graduate students running up front in Quebec and Ontario Touring, GT, 1600 racing series as well as Solosprint and Autocross. Our instructors’ experience allows us to have the most progressive curriculum in Canada.
What you will learn: With a comprehensive theory and over 350 km of track time, you will acquire all the tools necessary to apply for a regional racing licence (ASN-FASQ-CASC-OR approved) or a Solosprint license. 90% of our students take the school because they want to learn the basics and get practical experience to take their driving to a higher level, both in safety and in control.
The basics we will cover:
-driving position including the hands, body and vision
-heel and toe, downshifting (the right way) rev match
-the effect of weight transfer
-threshold braking and its affect on weight transfer
-how to use your engine to its full potential
-the ideal racing lines and alternate wet lines
-car control at the limit
-full passing techniques(under brakes, acceleration, drafting, etc..)
-Physics involved in a (race) car
-mental aspect and preparation(the game)
-how to read/feel your car
-race start simulations
-flags
-security and track etiquette
Our manual is by far the most complete and professional in North America.
Our instructors form the best team ever assembled! (4-5 students per instructor assures you the right ratio for the best results)
Please call 450-472-0676 ext 303 or email to carl@tracracing.com for registration or more information.