–HERO CAROUSEL START– GT DRIFT — HERO CAROUSEL END– –SIDE BY SIDE START– GT DRIFT For the first time in program history, the Porsche Track Experience will be offering the GT Drift Program. The GT Drift program is aimed at attracting both first-time customers and PTX regulars alike. This program will operate on the Barber Proving Grounds where drivers will spend all their drive time exclusively behind the wheel of a GT3. The 22-acre multi-purpose Barber Proving Grounds facility, located within the gates of the Barber Motorsports Park, is the perfect environment for this half-day program. The curriculum caters to both new drivers exploring the limits of adhesion for the very first time as well as seasoned drivers looking to polish their car control skills. *Driver’s must be 21 years or older to participate and possess a current, valid driver’s license. Barber Motorsports Park – Book Now $1500 –SIDE BY SIDE END– –VEHICLE CAROUSEL START– Porsche vehicles in this program include: *Vehicles offered subject to change 911 GT3 — VEHICLE CAROUSEL END– –ICON GRID START– Skills development includes: Handling Dynamics Learn the importance of weight/load management in performance driving and discover the difference that braking technique, throttle management and steering input have on the handling dynamics of a vehicle. Vision Skills The most important skill to master for any type of driving is proper use of the eyes. Learning to look where you want to go and looking as far ahead as possible is important in order to be smooth, drive the correct line and control the vehicle. Our instructors place heavy emphasis on this and know how to fine tune proper vision skills. Drifting Practice the technique of transferring weight to the front and rear of the vehicle. Learn to correctly use the throttle in order to get the vehicle to respond. Trail brake/Trail Brake Rotation Introduction to trailing braking and proper brake release. Once mastered, drivers will progress to trail brake rotation. Develop Trail Braking skills by learning the correct way to release brake pressure while turning into a corner. This technique transfers weight toward the front of the vehicle to load the front tires and aid in turning ability and in-turn, maximizes the tire’s capability. Additionally, drivers will learn the art of rotating the car via the brake release. This technique allows drivers to optimize entry, mid-corner, and exit speed. Understeer/Oversteer On our specially designed skid pad, you will experience understeer and oversteer. Our instructors will teach you how to recognize when these situations occur and how to correct them. –ICON GRID END– –SINGLE CONTENT START– Itinerary AM SESSION 7:30 AM Registration & Breakfast 8:00 AM Introduction & Classroom Session: Vehicle Dynamics 8:30 AM Driving Activities: Trail Brake Rotation/Skid Pad/Drifting 12:00 PM Program Close PM SESSION 12:00 PM Registration & Lunch 12:30 PM Introduction & Classroom Session: Vehicle Dynamics 1:00 PM Driving Activities: Trail Brake Rotation/Skid Pad/Drifting 4:30 PM Program Close *Schedule subject to change –SINGLE CONTENT END– –SINGLE CONTENT HIDDEN– –SIDE BY SIDE START– Ready to drive? Begin your Porsche Track Experience today. Preferred pricing is available when registering one person for more than one course. Please call our office for details. FAQs Contact Us View Course Availability –SIDE BY SIDE END–