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Performance Driving School – August 23rd
Looking to hone your skills behind the wheel?
Whether you want to improve your skills for the road or garner the tools necessary to put down fast laps at the track, our high performance driving school is a must for any CCC’er that’s serious about driving.
The program will include instruction on the autocross and wet skidpad covering:
- Vehicle Dynamics, weight transfer and the contact patch
- Skid Control and Recovery
- Tightening Radius Corners
- Emergency Lane Changes
- Slalom
While we’ve all been told to “turn into a skid” there’s are many steps beyond that if you want to have a chance of regaining control in slippery conditions… the only way to overcome your instinct is to practice in a closed environment. You’ll leave with the tools necessary to hone your skills on the big track and to get more enjoyment on the road.
There are two Sessions to choose from: Morning (7AM-1:30PM) or Afternoon (11AM-5:30PM)
Space is limited, RSVP with Jeannette.
$750pp, Lunch and Transportation Included.
European Rally – Track Axis – September 13-16
Once a year, Classic Car Club Manhattan goes on an epic rally through Europe. We’ve powered through the UK, The Netherlands, Switzerland, Italy, Belgum, France, Italy and Austria, but when it comes to driving, nothing quite compares to Germany……so we’re going back.
Tap a fellow member that’s been on a prior CCC European Rally To Hell, and they’ll tell you quite a bit with a look, but not much otherwise. It’s not because rallyists are sworn to secrecy, or some clandestine brotherhood – it’s because few words can properly describe four days unleashed and at the limit.
In the past, we’ve packed 2,000 miles across multiple countries into a mere four days, but this year, we’re sticking to the automotive motherlands of Germany and Belgium, and you’ll put those miles down on the Autobahn and the two undisputed greatest tracks in the world – Germany’s Nurburgring and Spa-Francorchamps of Belgium.
Simply get yourself to Frankfurt on the moring of Monday, September 13th. From there, we’ll cover the rest. You’ll beat down the Autobahn, you’ll drive Spa for a day, you’ll drive Nurburgring for a day and you’ll get your Uber Oktoerfest in as well. We will return to the States on Thursday, September 16th. $4,250 per person, spaces are limited so reserve your spot with Michael today.
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June 14th Performance Driving School
What were you doing last Monday? Sitting in your cube wondering what more you could have done with your weekend? Thinking you hate Mondays? Well, we’ve found the solution to Monday Blues and 24 lucky members were there to discover it with us. Nothing gets you ready for a busy week like a little sideways action at CCC’s Performance Driving School!
Great times were had by all and thanks to Travis and the great crew at S.O.L.I.D. Skills we may have actually learned a thing or two.
Photos below if you’re wondering what could have been…
Don’t worry, we’ll publish future dates soon. Sign up early so you don’t miss out!
Spyker C8 Aileron
It was a week of Spyker at the Classic Car Club; Tuesday we were at the track putting the all new C8 Aileron through the paces along with the C8 Spyder and Laviolette, Thursday it was the northeast launch party for the Aileron at the Classic Car Club and Friday we had all three models on hand for member test drives. So… how does it drive?
“I was really surprised and impressed…. I knew the Spyker to be a unique hand-crafted machine… really an exercise of design, but I didn’t go in expecting much of the drive. I imagined a cushy ride for guys who own a car like this to be seen in it rather than drive, however, I was very wrong! The Spyder and Laviolette are hard and fast street going race cars, there is nothing cushy about them, not even power steering or power brakes! They have a nasty bark of an exhaust note, relentless acceleration and with no traction control and a damp track, I really had to be delicate to keep the back end from coming around. On the North Course of Monticello, it was clear that underneath their pretty skin, these are purposeful machines. The Aileron has been softened a bit (they say to appeal to the US market) and is a bit more of a grand tourer, with amenities and electrical nannies that you’d expect in a couture supercar, but still a formidable performer.” – Zac Moseley
The C8 Spyder on the Autocross
Pictures From Thursday’s Party at the Classic Car Club