I'm wondering what opportunities there are for either getting some serious lessons or at least having a go on a track; I live in the SF Bay Area; What does this kind of thing cost, too?

Thanks,
Tony

 

look in this area of the forums: https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...play.php?f=135

also see here for more info on your local tracks:
http://www.trackpedia.com/wiki/Thunderhill_Raceway_Park

http://www.trackpedia.com/wiki/Infineon_Raceway

http://www.trackpedia.com/wiki/Mazda_Laguna_Seca

good luck, be safe, and have fun

 

Thanks for the quick response!

 

Hey neighbor,
Try www.nasaproracing.com for HPDE = high performance driving experience.
NASA has driving instruction between racing at the same events in four different groups. Group 1 is for first timers and an instructor will be in your street car as copilot. You will also go to classroom instruction between your on track time. Cost is $159 single day or $299 for two days. You will have 4 20-25 minute sessions on track and as a beginer that will tucker you out.
Next up for NASA is May 3-4 at thunderhill raceway.
vince

 

I just looked at you signature, MINI is not here yet. Congrats on the new order. If you have another car you can still start to learn how to drive on track. If you come out to the NASA event you can get a ride along with me, I'll take you out and give you an E ticket ride.
vince

 

Search for BMW clubs in your area. Here in North Texas, the BMW club is real friendly towards MINI owners and they allow us to race in the monthly autocross (AX) event.

 

Try Sports Car Club of America: http://www.scca.com/divisions.aspx

Here's the bay area contact info:

San Francisco Region (33)


Regional Executive Michael Smith(408)446-3253msmith@provistateam.comAssistant RE Peter Nosler(650)321-2306peter@dprinc.comMembership Sherry Grantz(888)995-7222 (104)scca@thunderhill.com

My husband has been racing at SCCA events for the last few years and loves it.