Taste of Lexus Presents the Lexus Performance Driving Academy
#76
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Hey Guys, just got back from the TOL Performance Driving Academy and it was great. We got there at 8AM, registered, ate some breakfast. After breakfast they took about 25 of us into the back where we sat down and an instructor went over the basics about race car driving and it was very informative and can be used in everyday normal driving. Then they took us out to the coned track where we drove the IS 350, GS 450h and the GS 460. We got to go two laps then take a break and do another round of two laps. I got to do three rounds of two laps. I test drove an IS 350 with F performance mods and that things fast. The final part of the event they took us to another part of the track where we got to test drive the IS F. Three IS F would follow the leader which was a professional driver and we got to do two laps. I do have to say this was a very well organized event and I had a blast. Here are some pictures of today's event. Enjoy...
Last edited by Trexus; 05-29-08 at 09:48 PM.
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#82
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Just to clarify to everyone, because the CA event was the first to fill up of the 4 events across the country, the event today (Thursday) was just added last week to accommodate those who can't make it in for Sat/Sun. Friday is the Ultimate event which is the half day event with 2 sessions. Both Sat/Sun and the Thursday event were 2 hr free sessions.
#83
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I spoke with a lady who worked there and she stated that the people who paid will get to spend more time in the IS F and have more detailed training...sounds very fun...
#84
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I forgot to also mention after the event we got a goodie bag and a $750 gift certificate towards a purchase or lease of a new 2008/2009 Lexus. That's so awesome and it's good till 12/01/08. Looks like I'll be getting a new Lexus soon...
#86
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The second driving session which was only the IS F's we got to drive with helmets on part of the actual track for two laps.
Last edited by Trexus; 05-29-08 at 09:57 PM.
#87
My performance driving experience was ruined by weirdly dressed fobby woman. Sorry, I had to vent, after making an 150 mile round trip to drive the ISF, my experience was ruined by the wife of this man of Chinese descendent from mainland China. She was doing 40mph tops on straight and slowed down to 25-30mph to take the corner. In fact, she was going so slow that the instructor thought her car broke down and had to pull out after a lap. So I had one lap very slow ISF driving.
The ISF drive goes in group of 3s, following the leader. If you went with friends then stick with them, or drive with group of enthusiast. Do not go with people who are just there to see Lexus cars. I had a really bad feeling about it but I didn't know she was that bad.
Otherwise, I had a great time. If I had this opportunity, I might have bought an IS350 with F accessories instead of my 135i. However, I am happy with my car and really enjoyed the event as well.
The ISF drive goes in group of 3s, following the leader. If you went with friends then stick with them, or drive with group of enthusiast. Do not go with people who are just there to see Lexus cars. I had a really bad feeling about it but I didn't know she was that bad.
Otherwise, I had a great time. If I had this opportunity, I might have bought an IS350 with F accessories instead of my 135i. However, I am happy with my car and really enjoyed the event as well.
Last edited by bobbo1978; 05-29-08 at 09:26 PM.
#88
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My performance driving experience was ruined by weirdly dressed fobby woman. Sorry, I had to vent, after making an 150 mile round trip to drive the ISF, my experience was ruined by the wife of this man of Chinese descendent from mainland China. She was doing 40mph tops on straight and slowed down to 25-30mph to take the corner. In fact, she was going so slow that the instructor thought her car broke down and had to pull out after a lap. So I had one lap very slow ISF driving.
The ISF drive goes in group of 3s, following the leader. If you went with friends then stick with them, or drive with group of enthusiast. Do not go with people who are just there to see Lexus cars.
The ISF drive goes in group of 3s, following the leader. If you went with friends then stick with them, or drive with group of enthusiast. Do not go with people who are just there to see Lexus cars.
#89
I was at the afternoon session from 2:45 to 5. Following asian woman driver is generally a bad idea. (I am Asian.)
#90
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