Advanced Student / Instructor Day on the Ice – January 20, 2018
We are offering a third unique event for instructors and advanced winter drivers.
This added event will be held on January 20 at Lake Algonquin in Wells NY. This event is open to all NEQ Instructors who are interested in honing their winter driving and coaching skills and Advanced Students who want more ice time and may be interested in coaching students at future winter events. You are an advanced winter student if you have attended at least 3 years of winter driving schools and have soloed at two of more events. If you are not sure if you qualify, go ahead and sign up and I will let you know if you qualify. Winter driving veterans are a small loyal group and I will most likely know who you are when you sign up.
The format: We will start in the morning with a classroom discussion on the goals of the day and the specific instruction goals and techniques related to winter driving schools. On the ice we will practice set up and practice some of the exercises we typically run at winter schools. Once all are familiar and satisfied with the exercises we will move to lapping on the road course which we may share with AMEC racers who may be testing and tuning. Depending on the size of the group we will run two or 3 alternating run groups and maybe open track as the day progresses. We with a smaller group we can switch things up by running time trials, reversing direction on the track or, for variety, change the track using cones. The intent of the day is to share knowledge, establish a consistent format for the winter schools and have some quality fun on the ice!
Here are the caveats of this event:
■ A minimum of 10 and max of 15 students.
■ January 20 is the only available date for his event so if the weather sumps us we are out
■ Lunch will not be included
■ This is short notice but has the potential of being a great event so I encourage instructors and advanced students who enjoy the exhilaration of driving on the ice to make time to participate
■ The cost for students will be the usual $100
REMEMBER – Winter events held on frozen lakes are very dependent on the weather and Ice conditions so be prepared for schedule changes. We make every attempt to keep everyone informed of schedule updates keeping in mind that many participants travel long distances.
We charge credit cards ONLY after the event is confirmed. Cancelation fees apply only if YOU cancel on a confirmed event. If the event is canceled or rescheduled and you bow out due to conflicts you are off the hook for any penalty fees.
This event is now open on MotorsportReg look for NEQ Advanced student and instructor day January 20
Everyone who registers initially will be put on the wait list and if the event oversells admission will be by lottery so there is no need to register the second the event opens. We will close registration in time to notify those who get in so you can make travel plans etc.
Feel free to contact me with questions or input. And remember we welcome friends and family members to come along and observe and if they would like to volunteer during the event that would be appreciated too.
