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OK, boys and girls.... I've spend my money and I'm signed up for the phase1 and phase2 evo school in Nashville. I've been back and forth w/ Jean about getting some heads up information about the school. I don't know if it's me or her, but I seem to be getting no where in getting any information about the school. I've looked over the evo web site and don't see any information about what I need to do.

Can any of you "seasoned" evo school grads give me some info on what to expect? I've been told to be at the Nashville super speedway at 7:15 that Friday morning on the 21st. Other than that, I don't have a clue. Jean has stated all package info goes out the Wednesday before the event. I've told her I'm leaving that Wednesday and will have no access to a pc to open what ever she sends. Would someone please let me know what to expect? I'm interested in food and water access, where I can change tires, what I need to bring....you know know the heck goes on here!!

If some kind soul would clue me in, I'd really appreciate it!!

Thanks,

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Rodney

'08 Bullitt mustang, CAM 7
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Now just a guy driving a mustang....

It has been awhile since I did mine and it was in VA, but they provided lunch at the facility. You need to bring drinks during the day. I don't know what N'ville has as far as the rest of the amenities, but it is a lot of fun and a good learning experience

They provide the lunches,the rest is up to you.Go in with an open mind and willingness to do what the instructors tell you.Both schools in one weekend will leave lots of info to digest,so dont get frustrated if it takes several weeks for it to sink in.Just keep practicing whatever drills they give you.,,Heads up ----Look ahead !!! Be Smooth !!! Look ahead !!! Turn in sooner !!! LOOK AHEAD !!! BE SMOOTH !!!!

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Anthony Hodges
DSP 72

Paging Adam (I've attended 500,000,000 evos for free, lucky bastard! ) Breakey!

You are needed to give your thoughts on Evos.

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Todd Breakey
STS 42 - 1992 Sunburst Miata
Dammit!
"You souldn't play leap frog with a porcupine. You might get hurt." - Eliza

Well, take whatever stuff you'd take for an autocross. Like everyone, I'm pretty sure there is food but not necessarily drinks. But take other stuff that you normally would, like helmet, sunscreen, sunglasses, water, etc. You do have to "work" like you do at autocrosses, too, so be prepared (comfortable shoes for shagging cones).


--Donnie

That's right. Go prepared just like you would for any autocross. They've provided lunch the times I've attended.
For Phase 1, you should expect to drive your car a lot. You will make a few runs alone and the instructor will watch you and give some tips after the run. Then, they will ride with you and "coach" you to look ahead, brake early, get behind the cone etc. After 4 to 6 more runs, they will drive your car and you will ride. You will see how a pro does it. Expect them to be a lot faster and they are only aiming for 80%!
They use the lunch break to teach and keep up your enthusiasm. In the afternoon you will do more, but apply what they have taught you. At the end of the day you will make 3 or 4 serious runs to see how much you have improved.
I think I made 18 to 20 runs in each of the two Phase 1 schools I did in VA. I've done one Phase 2 school and it is different. You don't run quite as much, but think a whole lot more. I thought they were worth the money.
Good luck and have fun.

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Rubbin' is Racin'

I have done more than 35 days of Evo school... and yes, in the past they used to provide food. But now, unless the local club picks up the bill, they do not provide lunch. So, come prepared with something to eat and plenty to drink. There will not be time to leave the site to pick up fast food either as they use the lunch break for a 'reflection on the 1st half of the day meeting'.

Expect to get around 20 runs on both days. Some schools I have run 30+ runs in a day, but never less than 18. It all depends on how many students/instructors they have and how smoothly the event runs.

The phase one has changed this year a bit, but it is still a great class. They used to do segment times so you could see how you are doing in each section of the course (slaloms, circle turn, sweeper, etc). Those segment times were great, but you wouldn't get any of the times (including your overall time) until the break and the end of the day, so it was tough to know how much you were improving. Now they changed the course to allow multiple cars on course and they changed the timing system (to use the local clubs system) so now you get your time as you finish just like any autocross.

If you have any specific questions I am certain I can answer them. Jean has told me that I have taken the school more times than many of their instructors have taught it. It is nice to have two full years of FREE Evo schools!

adamb

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Adam Breakey
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