Porsche Sport Driving School

Porsche Sport Driving School - USA
Program Information
Porsche Sport Driving School - USA
The fantasy can come true…
Imagine spending a full day or even two,
driving a Porsche Carrera S around a
famous racetrack under the skillful guidance of some of the country’s most accomplished race drivers. At the Porsche Sport Driving School , you will receive classroom and on-track instruction
in the art and science of highperformance driving…and experience
thrills that will last you a lifetime.
PSDS provides enthusiasts with an opportunity to discover just how extraordinary these ultra-high performance
sports cars are. When you leave PSDS
after a one or two day program, you will
not only have learned how to negotiate a
high speed race track, but you will also
be a much more capable and confident
driver in everyday situations.
A progression of skills…
All programs are fast-paced, initial classroom in-
Macan S, Panamera GTS and Cayenne during off-
struction quickly moves to hands-on exercises.
track exercises.
Drivers will experience the Porsche Carrera S and
Professional instructors provide helpful guidance,
GTS, Boxster GTS, and Cayman GT4 during on-
focusing on smoothness and control. Don’t be
track sessions, as well as the Cayman GTS,
surprised if you come face to face with a motor
racing legend.
PRECISION: One-Day Precision Driving Course ($1,800)
Event Day Schedule
7:30 – 8:00
8:00 – 9:15
9:30 – 12:30
12:30 – 1:15
1:30 – 4:00
4:00 – 4:30
4:30 – 4:45
4:45 – 5:15
Registration & Continental Breakfast
Introduction & Classroom Session
Track Sessions
Skid Pad
Autocross
Performance Driving Techniques
Lunch
Track Sessions
Autocross Challenge
Skid Pad
911 Turbo S Launch Control
Instructor Hot Laps
Program Close
Barber Motorsport Museum Tour
The Precision Course provides an intense one-day experience. The course sessions. After lunch, participants get another turn on the autocross track
begins with a brief classroom session discussing basic vehicle dynamics
during the Autocross Challenge, more training on the Skid Pad, the Lane
and the driving line. Participants then begin a series of rotations through
Change exercise and spend the rest of their day lapping the race circuit.
the Skid Pad, Performance Driving Techniques, Autocross and track driving
PERFORMANCE: Two-Day Performance Driving Course ($3,200)
Day One Schedule
7:30 – 8:00
8:00 – 9:15
9:30 – 12:30
12:30 – 1:15
1:30 – 4:30
4:30 – 5:00
7:00 – 8:30
Registration & Continental Breakfast
Introduction & Classroom Session
Track Sessions
Skid Pad
Autocross
Performance Driving Techniques
Lunch
Track Sessions
Autocross
Skid Pad
Lane Change
Day One Review
Dinner at the Grand Bohemian
Mountain Brook
Day Two Schedule
7:30 – 8:00
8:00 – 9:00
9:00 – 12:00
12:00 – 1:00
1:15 – 4:00
4:00 – 4:30
4:30 – 4:45
4:45 – 5:15
Breakfast
Classroom Session
Autocross Challenge
Skid Pad
Downshifting
Track Sessions
Lunch
Track Sessions
Skid Pad Competition
911 Turbo Launch Control
Cayenne Off-road
Instructor Hot Laps
Program Close
Barber Motorsport Museum Tour
The most comprehensive driving program available. The two-day Performance program begins
with a brief classroom session discussing vehicle
dynamics and the driving line. Participants are
then transferred to the track and begin a series
of rotations through the Skid Pad, Performance
Driving Techniques, Autocross and track ses-
sions. The first afternoon is spent mastering the
proper driving line and the many technical corners of the track, while continuing to sharpen
basic skills at the Autocross, Skid Pad and Lane
Change. Then you’re off to dinner with the instructors at the Grand Bohemian Mountain Brook. The
morning of day two is dedicated to heel and toe
downshifting, competing in the Autocross Challenge, Cornering Drill and track sessions. Skills
are continually refined with track sessions in the
afternoon and the Cayenne off-road course and
911 Turbo S Launch Control exercise.
MASTERS: Two-day Advanced Course ($4,400)
Day One Schedule
7:30 – 8:00
8:00 – 9:15
9:30 – 12:30
12:30 – 1:15
1:15 – 2:15
2:15 – 4:30
4:30 – 5:00
6:30 – 8:30
Registration & Continental Breakfast
Introduction & Classroom Session
Track Sessions, Skid Pad, Autocross & Basic
Training Drill
Lunch
Detailed Track Tour
Track Sessions, Autocross, Trail Braking &
Cornering Drill
Day One Review
Dinner at the Grand Bohemian
Mountain Brook
Day Two Schedule
7:30 – 8:00
8:00 – 9:00
9:00 – 12:00
12:00 – 1:00
1:15 – 4:00
4:00 – 4:30
4:30 – 4:45
4:45 – 5:15
Breakfast
Classroom Session
Autocross Challenge, Cornering Drill & Track
Sessions
Lunch
Track Sessions
Instructor Hot Laps
Program Close
Barber Motorsport Museum Tour
Picking up where the Performance course leaves off, the Masters course is
designed to advance driver skills even further. We begin by polishing car
control skills through practice on the Skid Pad and Basic Training Drills
where drivers will receive in-depth instruction on cornering technique and
sessions orienting drivers to the track. A dinner with the instructors at the
Grand Bohemian Mountain Brook to cap off the day. Since honing driving
skills is all about track time, the key objective of day two is to maximize
track time during the open track sessions. The full day is spent in lapping
sessions with a short break for each group to hone their skills during Cornering Drill, Trail Braking exercises and the Autocross Challenge.
Performance Course completion required.
MASTERS PLUS: Three-day Advanced Course ($6,600)
Day One Schedule
7:30 – 8:00
8:00 – 9:15
9:30 – 12:30
12:30 – 1:15
1:30 – 4:20
4:20 – 4:40
4:40 – 5:00
7:00 – 8:30
Registration & Continental Breakfast
Introduction & Classroom Session
Track Sessions
Autocross
Basic Training Drill
Lunch
Track Sessions
Skid Pad
Trail Brake Rotation
Instructor Hot Laps
Day One Review
Dinner at the Grand Bohemian
Mountain Brook
Day Two Schedule
7:30 – 8:00
8:00 – 9:00
9:00 – 12:00
12:00 – 1:00
1:00 – 4:00
4:00 – 4:30
4:30 – 5:00
7:00 – 8:30
Breakfast
Classroom Session
Track Sessions
Skid Pad Power Slides
Lunch
Track Sessions
Instructor Hot Laps
Day Two Review
Dinner at the Grand Bohemian
Mountain Brook
Day Three Schedule
7:30 – 8:00
8:00 – 9:00
9:30 – 12:00
12:00 – 12:45
12:45 – 4:00
4:00 – 4:30
4:30 – 5:15
Breakfast
Introduction & Classroom Session
Track Sessions with Passing Drill &
Data Review
Lunch
Track Sessions with Practice Starts
Program Close
Barber Motorsport Museum Tour
The Porsche Sport Driving School’s 3-Day Masters
Plus - Race License Course is designed for graduates of our Masters program who are ready to further their skills to a racing level. Participants will
experience demanding and comprehensive training
and what promises to be the ultimate high speed
challenge. Unlike any other competition program,
you will be trained by the world’s finest and most
highly skilled Porsche Certified Instructors. The
training includes video and data review of participants’ track sessions for the most complete racing
program available.
Masters Course completion required.
G-Force Advanced Car Control Clinic & Lapping Day ($2,400)
Event Day Schedule
8:00 – 8:30
Registration & Breakfast
8:30 – 9:15
Introduction / Program Overview
& Track Procedures
9:30 – 12:00
Track: Tour, Lead Follow GT3 &
911 Turbo S, Open Lapping
GT 4, Carrera S/GTS
Driving Exercises: Skid Pad
Friction Circle-Drifting
12:00 – 1:00
Lunch
1:00 – 4:00
Track: Open Lapping GT3,
911 Turbo S, GT4, Carrera S/GTS
Driving Exercises: Friction Circle &
Trail Brake Rotation
4:00 – 4:30
Closing
The ability to know where the limits are and to comfortably control the car at the
limit is what separates an amateur from a professional. This program focuses on
two areas. First, at the new Proving Grounds facility an emphasis is placed on the
development of car control skills and learning to drive a car at the limits of adhesion
and secondly seat time on the track, where the fundamentals of performance driving are refined. Participants will develop advanced skills in how to optimize the vehicle at the limits. Further refining the ability to understand vehicle dynamics, such as
how to get out of an oversteer or learn how to control a perfect drift is experienced. Extensive practice is received in how to interact steering and throttle con-
trol to create and maintain drifts and how to induce and control trail brake rotation
for increased confidence on the track. On the track, in addition to the Carrera S and
GTS participants will experience the GT3 and 911 Turbo S. The focus on track
sessions is to enable them to practice and hone skills.
Masters or Masters Plus Course completion required.
Car Control Clinic ($1,000)
Event Day Schedule
8:00 – 8:30
Registration & Breakfast
8:30 – 9:15
Introduction / Program Overview
9:30 – 12:00
Driving Exercises: Skid Pad, Trail Brake Rotation & Friction Circle
12:00 – 1:00
Lunch
1:00 – 4:00
Driving Exercises: Skid Pad , Friction Circle & Autocross
4:00 – 4:30
Closing
4:30 – 5:15
Museum Tour
This one-day program focuses on the development of car control skills. Participants will practice advanced skills and learn how to optimize the vehicle at the limits. Further refining the ability to understand vehicle dynamics, such as how to correct oversteer and learn
how to control a perfect drift is experienced. Extensive practice is received in how to use steering and throttle control and how to induce and control trail brake rotation for increased confidence on the track.
Training is conducted at the new Barber Proving Grounds facility, which was designed specifically for this type of advanced training. The
22 acre facility includes a high banked turn, a skid pad and a large paved area.
Precision or Performance Course completion required
CUSTOM CORPORATE EVENTS: 25-100 Participants per day
Offered in a one-day or two-day
format, programs can be tailored
to accommodate your needs.
From Cayenne to Carrera, your
guests will drive an array of Porsche products. Set up for maximum fun and learning, we put the
cars through their paces, showing off what each does best. Zipping around the autocross course
in Boxster, participants are
schooled in precision and control.
On the Cayenne off-road course,
visitors will learn the fundamentals of off-roading on challenging,
rugged terrain. The tempo picks
up on the track with lapping sessions behind the wheel of a Carrera S and Boxster GTS, where
speed increases as skills improve. Our event coordinators
can assist you in designing your
special event to ensure a truly
unique experience that will never
be forgotten.
Barber Motorsports Park
The Barber Motorsports Park (BMP) is the home
of PSDS. Located just outside the city of Birmingham, Alabama, BMP is one of the best road race
facilities in the world, and PSDS has recognized it
as one of the best. The facilities are ideal for
learning the finer points of the art of highperformance driving and features a 2.38-mile
road course with a variety of high-and low-speed
corners sculpted into the gently rolling terrain.
The professionally designed, world-class road
course has made a name for itself as being not
only extremely competitive but spectator friendly
as well.
Grand Bohemian Mountain Brook
The Grand Bohemian is the host hotel for the
Porsche Sport Driving School. The Porsche
Sport Driving School and Grand Bohemian are a
great match for those seeking a luxury getaway
and the thrill of driving the worlds best sports
cars on a world-class track.
The Grand Bohemian is a Kessler Autograph Collection hotel located in the Lane Park development of Mountain Book adjacent to the Birmingham Botanical Gardens and Zoo.
The group rate includes transportation to and
from the Birmingham International Airport main
terminal and to and from the Barber Motorsports
Park.
The property features an on-site Art Gallery, signature Poseidon Spa and vibrant rooftop bar.
Once you have your class dates selected, please
call 1-888-236-2427 to make your hotel reservations (be sure to ask for the Porsche Group Rate).
6075-B Barber Motorsports Parkway
Leeds, AL 35094
770-290-7000
www.porschedriving.com