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  1. XSpeed

    XSpeed Formula Junior

    Jan 6, 2019
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    I'm very new to tracking. I'm considering the course in Fiorano for next spring.

    What are your experiences? Was it too short, was it worth your time, did you learn a lot?

    If you have any pics that's more than welcome.
     
  2. Speed and Angels

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    Dec 24, 2015
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    I attended the Sport course last year at COTA, worth every penny. Be careful, if you get the bug tracking a car once a month or so gets expensive pretty quick but boy is it fun. I love the idea of going to Italy for the course, have fun!!


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  3. Caeruleus11

    Caeruleus11 F1 World Champ
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    You will have the time of your life. Definitely worth it!
     
  4. Vladislav Pochuev

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  6. MarkTodd

    MarkTodd Karting
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    I've done all four Corso Pilota in Italy, and I would do them all over again in a second!
     
  7. future328driver

    future328driver Formula 3

    Dec 10, 2001
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    I did the Sport course back when they were still using Mont Tremblant. It is amazing what you can learn over the course of 2 days with pro instructors. Worth every penny.
     
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  8. gowthamn

    gowthamn Karting

    Jan 21, 2019
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    I have mine in May 2020 at Thermal California.
     
  9. XSpeed

    XSpeed Formula Junior

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    are the ones in italy canceled because of the virus? what is the current situation?
     
  10. vinny84

    vinny84 Formula Junior

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    I'm really considering starting the courses next year. Do you need to do all four courses back to back or can it be spanned out over a few years?
     
  11. stokpro

    stokpro F1 Rookie
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    Jun 25, 2003
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    courses can be spanned out but need to be done in order (sport, advanced, evolution, challenge)
     
  12. vinny84

    vinny84 Formula Junior

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    Ok great, thank you for the reply. After you complete the Challenge course, do you get your racing license to compete in the Ferrari Challenge? And how long is that license good for?
     
  13. XSpeed

    XSpeed Formula Junior

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    in the sports course, how much time do you get on the track? just little bit or intensive two days?
     
  14. Thecadster

    Thecadster F1 Veteran
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    A ton. I went to bed tired both nights. Expensive, but I don’t have any buyer’s remorse.
     
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  15. SECRET

    SECRET Formula Junior
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    You will drive the cars so much that you will feel like they are your own. You will familiarize yourself with the cars and start to get used to what you like to do to set it up when you get in. You'll build preferences for which model(s) you like and why. You'll grow tired at a certain point in the day, but they have plenty of espresso to keep you going. You'll start to picture what it looks like in your garage. You'll be convinced that maybe you're fast enough to be a part of the Ferrari Challenge one day.

    I've done several other manufacturers' driving courses as well as Dirtfish's 3 day AWD course. The seat time is among the best, and the selection of cars means you're always rotating into an interesting thing to do.

    I had a really good time and met some great people along the way.
     
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  16. Manda racing

    Manda racing Formula 3

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    I’m heading up to Monterey to watch the Ferrari Challenge in a few days.

    Camping
     
  17. SECRET

    SECRET Formula Junior
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    You know if they're allowing spectators? I haven't heard a peep from the dealership
     
  18. stokpro

    stokpro F1 Rookie
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    Were you camping between T5 and T6 at last year's event? I remember seeing a good lookin' red Scud with gold wheels parked up there.

    From the track's website it says no spectators however those that have credentials will be allowed in. In addition to credentials, a negative results COVID test report is required in advance to be in the paddock and pit lane. The event has a cap on how many people are allowed into the facility. The event is for sure going to 'feel' different from last year.

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  19. SECRET

    SECRET Formula Junior
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    Checked with the dealer. They tried to get me a paddock pass, but I'm not VIP enough. Sucks
     
  20. Challenge64

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    Damn, Had I looked here sooner I could have added you to our guest list. Yes to everything Stokpro said too - no spectators and yes you need a Cover-19 test result in hand.

    For those going, we are car #264! Stop by and say hello!
     
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  21. MikeMonty

    MikeMonty Karting

    May 28, 2004
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    What is rough cost for the initial sport course?
     
  22. future328driver

    future328driver Formula 3

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    The 2021 schedule was just released. The Sport Course if $15,300 not including your travel.
     
  23. SECRET

    SECRET Formula Junior
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    While I'd love to do it again this year, I think I will wait until either the SF90 is added or a new car. The lineup is just too similar to the 2019/2020 lineup for the cost.
     

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