The Phil Wicks Driving Academy will be holding several driving courses throughout the summer and fall. The classes take place at Gateway Raceway in St. Louis. There are three classes available; novice, intermediate, and expert. Phil Wicks has over 46 years of road driving and racing experience. He is a member of the St. Louis Mini Club and is offering a significant discount to MINI owners. Call or e-mail him for details!

UPDATE ***The next class date is August 30th! A Mini club dinner reception will follow the track day. Click here for details: Reception Info
Visit Midwest Driver for all the details.
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--MCS (named "Flash&quot, St. Louis, MO
Co-founder-St. Louis Mini Club STLMINI.COM

 

What a great experience. Aug 30th can't come too soon!

 

It WAS a great day and the rain didn't hurt it a bit. In fact, I was hesitant to go out on the track in the heavier rain but I am so glad I did......the MINI is a great car and you really get to see how great when pushing it hard on a rain soaked course. The front wheel drive really lets you slide the rear out a little and those front wheels just pull you around the corners....what a blast. I wish I could have stayed for the last time out on the track. It looked like the Novice group really got a lot out of their experience in the AM and then enjoyed the track in the afternoon. I can personally say that the intermediates enjoyed the experience.
Phil.....thank you so much for providing us with this opportunity.
Mick (Killerbee)

 

I took the novice course and can honestly say that it was some of the best instruction I have ever received (auto or aircraft)! The car control exercises we did really helped me develop a better feel for the MINI and what I can do with it in an emergency situation. The afternoon on the track was really fun! I too am glad it rained a bit so that I could really concentrate on the line and on not loosing traction.

I highly recommend this course to anyone that has never taken driving instruction or been on a track. Next for me is the intermediate course, in my MINI and my Dad's 64 Mini S racecar! Counting the days...