| If you are a Ferrari car owner, you know the | | | | including controlled skids, braking, and acceleration, |
| pleasure that is yours when you slip behind the wheel | | | | and building on lapping techniques, beginning with |
| of this fabulous driving machine. Did you know that | | | | sectional, and moving up to short track and |
| you could enhance your enjoyment of these vehicles | | | | eventually full track circuits. |
| even more by participating in a Ferrari driving school? | | | | Students may not drive their own Ferraris, for |
| This is a fun way to get to understand how your | | | | insurance reasons, but instead are provided with |
| Ferrari works, and what it is capable of on a | | | | twelve new Ferrari F430 's for their use during the |
| racetrack. | | | | Experience. The fee for sumptuous room, board and |
| The Ferrari North America School is located in | | | | instruction is $8,200 in US dollars. There is a waiting |
| Mont-Tremblant, northwest of Montreal. The driving | | | | list for these special instructional events, so register |
| takes place on a race track a little over two and a | | | | early if possible. |
| half miles long. Instructors make clear that this is not | | | | If you would like to receive all of the superior |
| a school to train racers. This Ferrari Driving | | | | instruction of the Experience but be able to |
| Experience school will give you the skills you need to | | | | participate in your own Ferrari, then you might enjoy |
| get more out of driving your Ferrari. | | | | Ferrari Driving Clinics. Priced at $1350 US, these clinics |
| The instructors have put in many championship wins | | | | are held on Ferrari Challenge race weekends, and you |
| on race tracks around the world. They are | | | | get to drive your car on the track, under the helpful |
| experienced in sharing their skills in a step-by-step | | | | eye of your instructor. There are two skill groups, |
| manner; with early instruction providing vital tools | | | | the Sport group for intermediate to advanced drivers |
| upon which more advanced techniques will be built. | | | | and the Touring group for beginner to intermediate |
| The Ferrari Driving Experience lasts for two and a | | | | enthusiasts. You will also get to participate in infield |
| half days, and begins with a champagne reception | | | | driving drills to help you hone your ability in several |
| and dinner the evening before classes begin. Time is | | | | areas, including braking and autocross. You will learn |
| spent in both the classroom and on the track, | | | | driving techniques to make your Ferrari car driving |
| although most of the time is spent behind the wheel. | | | | experience more satisfying. For everyone's safety, |
| Classes cover such topics as vehicle dynamics and | | | | Ferrari requires each participating vehicle to receive a |
| driving line. Track time includes introducing skills like | | | | technical inspection from an authorized Ferrari dealer. |
| how to handle the car in wet and dry conditions, | | | | |