Mark Dreyer

I had a great time this past weekend at the Suncoast DE at Sebring. I had the chance to hang with fellow Rennlister Mike (mdrums), and a number of other familiar faces (including an endodontist colleague of mine with whom I'm friends from the professional context, Dr. Randy Griffin).

This was my first time back to Sebring since my "incident" in the BMW. After some time off, and with my wife's acceptance, I've "climbed back up the horse which tossed me to the ground" and am back in the car hobby I love. As a additional unexpected bonus, I participated in the instructor school and was accepted! I had my first student the next day and must say I really enjoyed it. I do a lot of teaching in my profession, and enjoy it in that setting also. I'm going to go back and re-read Tom Kerr's instructor thread. The folks in the Suncoast region are a fantastic group of people and do a great job with their events.

chrisc

Congrats Mark! Glad to hear you jumped back on the horse-----now you have to "go to Jared" to make sure she knows she is appreciated!

Mark Dreyer

Yup that's on my bucket list-go to Jared. LOL

Bob Rouleau

Congrats Mark. Does Suncoast supply free Depends?

Gary R.

Congratulations Mark!
So you do a Instructor classroom session and then (if you are cleared) bam you get a student?

LDadrenaline

didn't realize that was you this weekend. I also got my PCA instructor license this weekend as well (young guy, black miata).

95ONE

You guys are freakin brave. No matter how good I might get, I can't think of anything scarier. Props to you!

Mark Dreyer

Thanks. There are several hours of class room, a written test, and a couple track sessions with an instructor who models how to teach. Then in the last session another instructor drives and models the driving behavior of novice and intermediate drivers. I am evaluated on how I handle these student situations.

Mark Dreyer

You were frickin FAST in that little car!

Mark Dreyer

Yes, I am going into this with a healthy dose of anxiety. My student showed up in a full race suit in a 996, his first time on the track with a Porsche, so I'm thinking "oh sh&t". Turns out he was not a poser, in fact he is a Korean national who has racing experience in his country and is a decent driver. He drove front wheel drive cars in Korea however, so I had to quickly get him up to speed about not lifting in corners with a 911. Only one session in green and we promoted him to blue. Nice guy, quick learner, nice experience.

Mark Dreyer

Ha! Bob I think they chose me as someone particularly qualified to teach the consequences of stupid moves on the track! LOL Believe me, I was nowhere near 10/10 on turn 16 any time during this weekend!

mdrums

Hi Mark, great seeing you back at it! Congrats on becoming an instructor too.

LD, super big congrat's to you too....you deserved it big time.

Hope to see you all again soon, Mike

Veloce Raptor

Congrats!!!






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uscarrera

Mark, glad to hear u had a good first student, enjoyed our check out ride and was sure at all times that YOU were in charge.
Rich

Mark Dreyer

Rich,

I enjoyed our time together, but especially enjoyed hauling your *** in to the pits when you didn't listen to me as a cocky blue student! LOL

Seriously, you and your colleagues in Suncoast region are first class and I enjoyed my time so much, and look forward to seeing you guys many times in the future.