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Old Nov 1, 2009 | 12:29 AM
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driving school for 16yo?

]Drivers Edge say..]16 years old, if they have a valid driver’s license, and with both parent’s/legal guardian’s[]sign event minor waiver. Note: We teach a higher level of performance driving, you need to have driving experience before we can do so
So, my son has his license for almost a year... Now, I would like him to drive safe and sound... is this a good school for him? I mean, he wants to do Autocross and drag racing ... not with just a mini..but with a Camaro. I don't want him Street racing.. I understand Drivers edge statement of driving experience...but what do you think? I'm even thinkin about goin to this school with my MCS, cuz, I suck at driving...granny type putterin .... thanks Ladyvalea
 
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Old Nov 1, 2009 | 05:45 AM
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Try this first:
Start slowly with your son and get him to go to this first: streetsurvival.org

There is of course the professional schools such as Skip Barber that have teen courses.

You want to really learn to have fun, go to racing school.
 

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Old Nov 1, 2009 | 06:03 AM
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Look at this:

http://www.streetsurvival.org/

Perhaps this would be a good choice.
 
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Old Nov 23, 2009 | 12:20 AM
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+1 for Street Survival School
There is one in Ft Worth, TX on 4/17/2010 hosted by Lone Star Chapter BMW Car Club of America. Also, check if Lone Star Chapter BMWCCA hosts a Autocross School, I know our local BMWCCA chapter host like 3 or 4 a year. But, Driver's Edge is good too if you register early and get in for FREE and I know that Randy Pobst is involved in it some how. BMWCCA, might be more affordable at $60 for Street Survival and around $100 for Autocross School. A BMWCCA Car Control Clinic might also be good, it's the adult version of Street Survival School.
 
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Old Nov 23, 2009 | 08:08 AM
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I also suggest the Street Survival School. It is a great deal for $60. My daughter attended, learned a lot and had a great time. She also got a 1 yr membership in BMWCCA as part of the $60.
 
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