Article 2288 of or.general:
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From: jmess@mcspdx.UUCP (John Messman)
Newsgroups: pnw.general,or.general,pdx.general,rec.autos.sport,rec.autos
Subject: Driving School
Keywords: Road and Race Car Driver Training
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Date: 23 Feb 90 01:41:42 GMT
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Organization: Motorola Computer Systems, Beaverton, OR
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For all you the automobile enthusiast out there (male & female) who have
always wanted a chance to drive your car on a real race track 
(Portland International Raceway the home of the Portland 200 Indy Car race
among others), you now have an opportunity to experience "On track driving 
with an Instructor" in a safe and controlled environment.  Team Continental 
Sport Car Club will hold it's annual Driving Schools on March 2-3, May 18-19,
& October 5-6.  The school is open to all enthusiasts (or regular people who
want to learn how to be better drivers) whether you drive a Corvette or a Yugo.  
I have personally attend two schools and can attest to the fact that the 
school is professionly run and safety orientated.  As a student you have
the opportunity to explore the limits of your car and driving abilities 
under the supervision of an experienced licensed race car driver.  In no way 
shape or form is the school a race.  It is an opportunity for people who 
want to learn how to be better drivers to drive on a race track at or
above highway speeds.  For people who own a race car, it is an opportunity
to learn PIR and get advise from people who are avid racers.

All this can be done for a nominal charge of $75.00.  Which from experience,
I can say is far less than the cost of a speeding ticket.


			School Requirements

For Drivers:

**	Minimum 18 years of age
**	Valid state or province driver's license to be shown at Friday
	night registration and ground school.
**	Willingness to listen & learn
**	Safety-first attitude
**	Approved helmet

For Car:

**	Sound mechanical condition
**	A minimum of 3/32" of tire tread on all 4 tires
**	Removal of all loose items & hupcaps
**	Securely fastened down spare tire, jack, & battery
**	Cars with removable tops MUST!! have a roll bar
**	All fluids filled - oil, water, brake, & transmission
**	Good belts, hoses, & Brakes!
**	Clean inside & out, including engine compartment
**	Tape headlights to prevent possible breakage
**	Two seats with seat belts (exception: formula cars & sports racers)
**	

Attend Friday Registration & Ground School:

**	At: Washington Park Zoo Gate G at 6:30 pm
**	School will include: car control, brake usage, apexing corners,
	shifting, steering, car handling, oversteer, understeer, flag usage,
	safety equipment, & for those who are going racing, licensing
	procedures

Saturday at PIR:

**	Portland Int'l Raceway, West Delta Park, Portland, Oregon
	Time: 8:00 am
**	Day will include: technical inspection of your vehicle by your
	instructor, drivers meeting, track walk w/instructor, observation
	of other students on track, driving on track w/instructor, & 
	diploma presentation.

For More information and registration contact:

	Mike Bell		Assistant:	John Kramer
	503-246-8597				503-645-0397
	P.O. Box 83175
	Portland, OR 97283

Entry Fee: $75.00  U.S.
-- 
John Messman                          Motorola Inc., Computer Systems Division
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