buckwheat987

I'm thinking of attending the NJMP racing school.

http://www.njmpracingschool.com/

I'm just a lower intermediate DE driver but I thought it would be neat to drive another type of car on the track.

Any comments or experience with the guys that run this school.

thanks

ubercooper

Looks good and for $1000 its not horrible value for money... My only concern would be that those cars are FWD and TDI which kills the appeal a little

My only question would be how many of those would you have to do to actually get your (SCCA.NASA.PCA) racing license?

MUSSBERGER

How much track time do you get? They don't really say.

kush07

I would guess an infinite number until these organizations specifically recognize the school. If they had, it would say so. I don't think it's the kind of "racing school" that readers of this board think of we they hear racing school. Specifically, the ability to obtain a competition license.

ubercooper

^ I was hoping that wouldnt be the case but you're probably right


From FAQ

How much time is spent in the classroom vs. on the track? Approximately 20% of the day is spent in classroom instruction and debriefings, with 80% of the day spent on 4 on-track sessions.

kush07

Monticello Motor Club has a two day course that's offered once a month. Not cheap, but they supply cars, fuel, support, etc and a low key environment at a track that's not easy to get on. You will be eligible for a provisional NASA license which has scca and pca reciprocity.

buckwheat987

Steve,


I dont look at it as a licensing school, more as a school to experience what racing is all about. FWD and no manuals is a downer but gives someone like me who has experienced only the 911 and boxster a different perspective.

Price wise compared to say PSDS it is a pretty good deal and in the neighborhood.

Looks like a good experience for people with only DE experience.

APKhaos

It would be worth trying to get some first-hand reviews from people that have done this course. I say go for it unless you hear bad things. The sanctioning bodies that run competition license schools and actually issue rookie licenses all require that you have a race-ready can that meets their specific tech rules. They also require a race medical and related application paperwork. That's certainly the case for SCCA, NASA, and PCA. Some [inc PCA] require a recommendation from your club's Chief Instructor.

This course may give you a taste of racing without having to jump through those hoops and having a race-prepared car.
Be warned, it can be extremely addictive :-)

gums

I would think you're better off in the Bertil Roos school. Wouldn't you rather drive a winged formula car with instruction over a Diesel Jetta?

MUSSBERGER

Mike

If you even get 4 hours it would be a hoot. Those cars are capable of respectable times.(1:35.6 at Tbolt )

I had the idea that multiple people would be sharing cars.

Like.......... while you're off track some one else would be in the car and you would wait your turn.

buckwheat987

steve,

you have a good point. I have emailed them for more details.

thanks

buckwheat987

They got back to me. Four, 30 minutes sessions. You don't share cars.

A little on the lite side.

I'm still considering it but more track time would of course make it more attractive.

mhm993

Four sessions sounds to be the standard for "race school experiences".

BTW, I had a great time at the Bridgestone open wheel school at the mosposrt developmental track some years ago, and it's scca sanctioned toward a license if I recall.

ProCoach

Sounds like a deal to me. Those cars are not slow.

buckwheat987

thanks peter and others for your thoughts.

I'm a newby so IMO it different enough from a DE to give it a go.

I'll write up my thoughts (if anyones interested) afterwards.