Evolution Driving

[Cora Devries]

EvolutionPerformance Driving Schools are hands-on, foot to the floor autocross driving schools. With programs designed to improve the driving skills of 16 year old novices to multi-time Solo II National Champions. No matter what type of car you drive, Evolution has a program for you. Evolution instructors are national caliber drivers, with years of experience, wins, and national championships to their credit in all different types of cars. They teach the student driver the finer points of autocrossing, while taking years off the learning curve. Instructors will share with students proven race winning skills and experiences, while building upon the students pre-existing skills to form a solid foundation to improve upon after completion.

Founded in 1993 by Jim McKamey and Jean Kinser Dana, the Evolution Performance Driving School is the country's only driving school with a curriculum based on the simple motto of making "you"; a faster autocrosser. Unlike many programs, Evolution works with the students individually to build upon their current skill level, improving their confidence and competitiveness. Students and instructors will both ride and drive, enabling instantaneous feedback. If you are asking yourself the following questions about your driving, then Evolution is for you!

Evolution has a number of different programs designed to improve the skills of all drivers, both on road and track. Courses are held nationwide throughout the year. All Courses require students to provide their own vehicle, which must pass a basic safety inspection and be equipped with both driver and passenger seats.

PRICES OF EACH SCHOOL ARE SET BY THE HOST PERSON OR REGION. THE PRICE COVERS THEIR EXPENSES THEY HAVE TO MEET. THIS WILL VARY FROM LOCATION TO LOCATION BUT AVERAGE IS $250-$300 PER SCHOOL. Contact the person listed on the calendar page for pricing information and to sign up for the school.

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Does your teenager know what to do in an dangerous driving condition? Would you like your teen to gain experience behind the wheel to keep them safe while driving? Do you want to give your son or daughter skills that could save their life behind the wheeel of a car?

Using your daily driven car, Evolution's staff of professional driving instructors help you and your teen control a car that has been pushed beyond its normal limits. We take students through a Police style training course that will educate them on the effects of understeer and oversteer, the importance of weight transfers, establishing smooth inputs, creating a plan of action, visualization, the art of anticipation, braking and reverse driving. All these techniques will ensure your teenage stays safe on the street in any circumstance.

This is the first step in autocross education where all students start. The daylong course builds students skills level via introducing new ideas to improve one's times. Students both ride and drive (using their own cars) with Evolution's trained, professional drivers (most of which are current or past National Solo Champions) to learn where they are fast and where they need to improve. Small student teacher ratio of insures quality instruction time.

This course has proven itself to reinforce the importance of Phase 1 skills and transferring those skills to every autocross course you may encounter. The Phase 2 course design is not the same as used in Phase 1 and generally has higher speed sections.

Note: Phase 2 students must first have completed the Phase 1 Program. As in Phase 1, students use their own cars and two driver cars are welcome. As usual, students will also be required to work course during part of the day.

Have you taken Phase 1 and Phase 2? Have you got some autocrossing seat time under your belt and reached a place where shaving time on course seems to be impossible? Are you trying to keep up on your looking ahead and thinking ahead? The Challenge school is for you!

The Challenge school forces students to combine everything they have previously learned, but on a longer, quicker, national style, real world autocross course, complete with quick slaloms and hard "shut downs". Our goal is to drive home the Phase 1 and Phase 2 concepts and make sure you still are using them while increasing the length of time on course. In addition, you will receive instant feedback and one on one training, this time from a slightly different perspective. This school has different meaning for every person that takes it. Come with an open mind and the willingness to try things you normally would have left at home.

In this two day event, we give you the tools to make your car handle on every type of track, every type of surface and every weather condition. On day one, you'll learn what modifications are the highest priorities and how best to work within the rules. During a Saturday evening seminar, we go over in-depth the theory of how tires and suspensions work (Chassis Dynamics) and what various adjustments will do (Race Engineering).

On day two, we take a practical and methodical approach to testing to determine optimal settings and to get a feel for what each adjustment does to your car. Specific exercises are available for use including a skid pad, slalom, skid oval and full test course. We have scales for corner-weighting, pyrometers for taking tire temps and alignment tools. Our team of experts will guide you through the process until you are able to do all of it on your own. At the end of the day, you'll know exactly how to adjust your car before you even take your first run on a given course in a given condition. From there, you'll be able to fine tune the setup to get every last tenth out of your setup during competition. These skills are applicable to any car and will serve you well throughout your racing career.

Note: Students will be responsible for working on their own cars and should bring their own alternate parts and tools. Best results are obtained from students whose driving has become consistent. Also, Dial-In days are available for both large groups of people or individuals in conjunction with private driving schools. Pricing will vary.

Note: This program requires an addition purchase price of $150. The price includes the comparison software and an SD card for recording the video and data. Students need to provide their own laptop for the Saturday night seminar.

This program is designed to help those who are new to the SCCA National Solos scene or who are looking to move up in the standings at National events. This school runs on the Friday before the Tire Rack SCCA Match Tour, Tire Rack SCCA Championship Tours and the Tire Rack SCCA Solo Nationals. This is a "rapid fire" program that takes place on the event's test and tune course and is a scaled down version of Evolutions Phase 1 Drivers School. Classes are limited to eighteen students and students typically receive a minimum of 12 runs.

The Evo Hole Shot Drivers School is designed to help those who are relatively new to the Pro Solo scene. This school explains the entire Pro Solo experience: where to grid, when to grid, what to do between runs, how to stage and of course the "Christmas Tree". In this program, you will actually be able to take practice starts with an Evolution instructor by your side; allowing the student to gain seat time and become more comfortable with the Pro Solo experience. The beauty of this program is it's only $40!

All you will need to bring is a valid proof of identity in order to be accepted. Our driving school is fully licensed, which means that your driving instructor at Evolution Driving School have meet certain legal qualifications in order to assist you. If you are a first-time teen driver, you will have to complete a driving permit exam and a behind the wheel training course. More experienced drivers or drivers looking to renew their license may simply need to take a driving test. If only required to take a driving test, it is recommended to attend a drivers education class to review driving laws and defensive driving course and techniques. We provide low price package deals, individual student lessons, attentive & patient instructors, and affordable payment plans.

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