Evolution Phase 1 School, June 18th - Still a few openings!

[MNbiker]

As of today, there are only 4 openings remaining for the Evolution Phase 1 Driving School on Sunday, June 18th. This is the pre-eminent autocross education program offered, with top-flight instructors and lots of seat time.

Sign up soon, or miss out on a great opportunity to improve your driving skills

-Steve



Click Here to Register Now! (http://www.myautoevents.com/pls/mae/frmEventDetail.Show?psevent_id=4949)





Evolution Performance Driving Schools are hands-on, foot to the floor autocross driving schools. With programs designed to improve the driving skills of 16 year old novices to multi-time Solo II National Champions. No matter what type of car you drive, Evolution has a program for you. 8-time SCCA Solo II National Champion Jean Kinser Dana, has assembled a group of instructors nationwide who share her passion for autocrossing. These instructors are national caliber drivers, with years of experience, wins, and national championships to their credit in all different types of cars. To teach the student driver the finer points of autocrossing, while taking years off the learning curve. Instructors will share with students proven race winning skills and experiences, while building upon the students pre-existing skills to form a solid foundation to improve upon after completion.

Founded in 1994 by Jim McKamey and Jean Kinser Dana, the Evolution Performance Driving School is the country's only driving school with a curriculum based on the simple motto of making "you"; a faster autocrosser. Unlike many programs, Evolution works with the students individually to build upon their current skill level, improving their confidence and competitiveness. Students and instructors will both ride and drive, enabling instantaneous feedback. If you are asking yourself the following questions, driving Evolution is for you!


How can I improve my driving and become more competitive?
Is it the car or driver?
What makes the "top" drivers fast?
Where can I learn the limits of my car?

Evolution has a number of different programs designed to improve the skills of all drivers, both on road and track. Courses are held nationwide throughout the year. All Courses require students to provide their own vehicle, which must pass a basic safety inspection and be equipped with both driver and passenger seats.

[dsldsl]

I am soooo excited for this event.... I am going to be a better driver in my evo then Salah when I am done!!! J/K :)

[phile]

Steve really can't overstate this.

You will learn more about autocrossing at this event than at an expensive road-racing school held at a track far away. If you have ever considered paying the big bucks to go to one of these track schools, you owe it to yourself to spend a lot less to get more-autocross-specific training from top drivers right here in town.

If you have been to a track school, don't think you are past needing an Evo school. There is a reason that most of the top national drivers have been to Mckamey/Evo school.

Don't worry that your car is not yet to its ideal setup. This school is about YOU. Even if you autocross a single-seater (not eligible for the school) you will learn plenty if you bring your streeter to the school. Be prepared for LOTS of runs.

We have people driving in up to 500 miles from other states and Canada for this, and here it is in your own back yard. Don't miss this. Only 3 spots left!

Or you can stay home and let your favorite competitor get a leg up on you...

[weidnerpaul]

Steve really can't overstate this.

You will learn more about autocrossing at this event than at an expensive road-racing school held at a track far away. If you have ever considered paying the big bucks to go to one of these track schools, you owe it to yourself to spend a lot less to get more-autocross-specific training from top drivers right here in town.

If you have been to a track school, don't think you are past needing an Evo school. There is a reason that most of the top national drivers have been to Mckamey/Evo school.

Don't worry that your car is not yet to its ideal setup. This school is about YOU. Even if you autocross a single-seater (not eligible for the school) you will learn plenty if you bring your streeter to the school. Be prepared for LOTS of runs.

We have people driving in up to 500 miles from other states and Canada for this, and here it is in your own back yard. Don't miss this. Only 3 spots left!

Or you can stay home and let your favorite competitor get a leg up on you...

How many times have you taken this class Phil? I know you're signed up again Mr "Do as I say AND as I do"

(I'm taking it also, second time...)

[magicsammy]

as a graduate of the Skip Barber Ultra High Perfomance course, EVO I and EVO II, I can tell you that the EVO schools are by far the better value.

Top drivers teaching YOU how to drive YOUR car - 20+ runs

EVO is the best school per $ - hands down!

[phile]

How many times have you taken this class Phil? I know you're signed up again Mr "Do as I say AND as I do"

(I'm taking it also, second time...)
This will be the third time.

1996: I was the instigator for getting Jim McKamey's travelling circus to come to Canterbury Park. I was overall EM and the coordinator for Saturday. Arvid was coordinator Sunday while I took the school. I expected McKamey and Jean Kinser to be instructors, while Trudi McKamey ran the timer. At the airport I was surprised to find Brian Priebe added to the list. Brian and Jean were instructors while Jim McKamey supervised, and he did "classroom" instruction over lunch (which Sue catered). Jean bought the school from Jim sometime after that.

2004? Midway. Instructors were Jonathan Roberts and G. H. Sharp. They were still using their split-timing rig, but we supplied someone to run it.

(Last year I sat out the school, but attended to run our timer.)

I learned a ton from both classes. The 2004 one especially got me to get closer in the roundabout.

Although it is not a goal to beat the instructor, I did beat the instructors in both of these schools. This is due to two factors: 1. Their unfamiliarity with my Lotus. 2. The instructors are not really trying to beat you, they are trying to teach you. They take it easy on your car, and I'm sure they were a little afraid of breaking Grace.

2006: I will attend in the Miata on Azenis. I have much to learn. I have no hope of beating the instructors since they are surely familiar with this type of car and understand its durability. One of them taking it easy will probably obliterate my most concerted efforts. That's a good thing. I need to be both educated and pressed. I'm looking forward to this.

There are several other repeat customers this year. They understand how good this school is and that it is a renewable opportunity to learn more.

We need to get a site suitable for the more-advanced schools, but trust me, these instructors can adapt and have plenty to offer even the most advanced autocrosser at a Phase 1.

[Teddy.B]

Do we know who the instructors will be yet?

[MNbiker]

Do we know who the instructors will be yet?





Jean just finalized the instructor list today:
Tim Aro
Ron Bistrais
Beth McClure-Strelnieks



This group should be excellent, as usual. The three instructors have a ton of experience between them, and have driven a pretty diverse assortment of cars to National championships and trophies.



-Steve

[jberman]

Hi all,

I echo the advice above... the EVO classes are without question the best $ I've spent on my car, or myself (to be a better driver, that is).

Before you drop big $ on car mods or even R-compound tires, I HIGHLY recommend taking EVO class(es). IMHO, these classes will improve your driving (and subsequently, your times) more consistently and significantly than just about any other change you can make to your car.

Personally, I learned more at EVO I, because it taught me so many foundational skills. In fact, I liked it so much, I took it twice (in different years!)

EVO II was an excellent build on EVO I, but if you can only take one class, definitely take EVO I.

Many people have commented about how smoothly I drive... I think no small amount of credit goes to the EVO classes, and the course walking & visualization skills they taught me.

Have fun!

- Josh

[noise_is_life]

I've only attended novice school and mowog #2 so far and will be attending mowog #3. Is that too little experience to take useful advantage of EVO I?

I haven't signed up for the test and tune yet and I have a couple hundred to spare, so I'm just thinking...

Not to mention it's father's day.

[phile]

Many people have commented about how smoothly I drive... I think no small amount of credit goes to the EVO classes, and the course walking & visualization skills they taught me.
- Josh
You're a poster child for taking the sport seriously, Josh. I watched your skills change from typical to awesome in a relatively short time.

[phile]

Jean just finalized the instructor list today:
Tim Aro
Ron Bistrais
Beth McClure-Strelnieks

I don't know anything about Ron Bistrais. The other two are absolutely top-drawer. Knowing Jean, I expect that Ron is, too.

Is it June yet?

[phile]

I've only attended novice school and mowog #2 so far and will be attending mowog #3. Is that too little experience to take useful advantage of EVO I?

I haven't signed up for the test and tune yet and I have a couple hundred to spare, so I'm just thinking...

Not to mention it's father's day.

This is more expensive than the Test & Tune, but it is probably a better choice for you. Three exposures to the variety of local instructors and three days of seat time is enough for you get a lot out of an Evo Phase 1. These pro instructors are adaptable. They have something to show both experienced and newish people, and they are sharp enough to know the difference. There have been several newish folks at Evos I have attended, and every man and woman among them had the same thing to say: "Wow".

If the choice is between Evo and T&T, if I were you I'd go to Evo. I suggest that at Mowog 3 you take an instructor with you for every run except maybe your last, and tell them you are going to Evo. Save the money on the T&T. Although there will be a few local instructors there, that day is more about your car than about you.

Take your father out on Saturday. Beat the crowd. ;)

[MNbiker]

I don't know anything about Ron Bistrais.
Ron's an up and coming driver in F Stock. Took 2nd at Nationals last year, 4th in '04, 5th in '03.

[MNbiker]

Only 1 spot left, as of Saturday morning.

[noise_is_life]

I snagged #20, I also decided to do the test and tune since I won't be able to make any events in July. I don't want my Evo education to go to waste.