car control clinic for 16 year old

wdlfbio · 12-06-2011, 12:46 PM

I'm trying to find a car control clinic for a 16 year old. The BMW club is 18 and over. Anyone have any suggestions? By late spring-summer, he'll have minimal driving experience and right now, isn't really interested in getting his license (WTF?????). His mom and dad can't even believe it. Anyway, he's a good kid and helps out a bunch, so the wife and I thought we'd help boost his interest the right way. After all, who wouldn't get the bug after a day of great instruction and driving in a 335???

andybui82 · 12-06-2011, 02:04 PM

sounds like my little cousin. 17 and has absolutely no interest in getting a car. then again hes into theater...

jmeas · 12-06-2011, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by andybui82

sounds like my little cousin. 17 and has absolutely no interest in getting a car. then again hes into theater...

you made me spit up my coffee. *golf clap*

dick.breakey · 12-06-2011, 02:55 PM

I think this is a great idea. I had an ex who's younger brother had no interest in a license or car and he was 21. Wtf is wrong with kids now a days? I'm only 24 but I had my license the day after my 16th birthday(I'm a july 4th bday so the DMV was closed

). Go show him what safe responsible spirited driving is all about! Good luck finding a spot man.

jonnylin1 · 12-06-2011, 04:56 PM

hes gonna have great interest...then when he gets into his own car hes gonna be like

cuz it aint a 335! xD

wdlfbio · 12-06-2011, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by jonnylin1

hes gonna have great interest...then when he gets into his own car hes gonna be like

cuz it aint a 335! xD

Very true, except his mom has a CL55 AMG, and she'll let him drive it.

But, the BMW club doesn't allow verts in the classes and I'm sure he'll be more relaxed with me telling him to have fun in my ride than worrying about scuffing up mom's toy with a cone...

I hope I can find him something and stress upon him the diffrence between what's acceptable on the track and off the track.

ForTheD · 12-07-2011, 09:49 AM

I have always wanted to try this out. I'm not sure if Portland is too far away for you though.
http://www.prodrive.net/driving_school.shtml

whoosh · 12-07-2011, 10:13 AM

Skip Barber offers teen driving instruction...

wdlfbio · 12-07-2011, 07:04 PM

both of those are a little steep. I was wondering if another club has one available for younger drivers.

DFR · 12-08-2011, 03:28 PM

Not sure this is what your are looking for but check out goswerve.com

I have never tried them but it seems like they do their driving school every month in the Bellevue college parking lot.

Eko · 12-08-2011, 04:36 PM

just take him to the back roads

jk

Phil Su · 12-10-2011, 10:37 AM

I would check out DirtFish Rally School. They are located up in Snoqualmie and the instructor, Jamie is a pro rally driver. They have all sorts of different classes and packages. I would give them a call. 866-285-1332

Blackbird · 12-16-2011, 05:08 PM

Try the Alfa Club. Events are open to licensed drivers of any age. Many of the instructors cross over between local BMW, Porsche and Alfa clubs. I've done the car control clinic with both the BMW and Alfa groups and it was very similar.
http://www.nwalfaclub.com/track/driving_school.php

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wdlfbio Captain 69 Rep 796 Posts Drives: 2013 4S, 2015 3500 HD Dually, Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Maple Valley, WA iTrader: (1)	car control clinic for 16 year old I'm trying to find a car control clinic for a 16 year old. The BMW club is 18 and over. Anyone have any suggestions? By late spring-summer, he'll have minimal driving experience and right now, isn't really interested in getting his license (WTF?????). His mom and dad can't even believe it. Anyway, he's a good kid and helps out a bunch, so the wife and I thought we'd help boost his interest the right way. After all, who wouldn't get the bug after a day of great instruction and driving in a 335???
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andybui82 Colonel 230 Rep 2,702 Posts Drives: F80 M3 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: PNW iTrader: (5)	sounds like my little cousin. 17 and has absolutely no interest in getting a car. then again hes into theater... __________________ Cars: SGM 325i l BSM 135i l SS to Gloss White S2000 l Arctic White RS4 l White GTi l AW 335d M-Sport l IS 350 l e92 M3 l F80 m3
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dick.breakey Private 3 Rep 74 Posts Drives: 2010 328i 6-speed Sedan Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Bellevue, WA iTrader: (0)	I think this is a great idea. I had an ex who's younger brother had no interest in a license or car and he was 21. Wtf is wrong with kids now a days? I'm only 24 but I had my license the day after my 16th birthday(I'm a july 4th bday so the DMV was closed ). Go show him what safe responsible spirited driving is all about! Good luck finding a spot man. __________________ Black on Black 10' 328i Sedan 6-Speed M Package, Premium Package, 20%
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jonnylin1 Lieutenant Colonel 168 Rep 1,734 Posts Drives: 2008 AW e92 335i \| 2012 m3 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: PNW \| Vegas iTrader: (1)	hes gonna have great interest...then when he gets into his own car hes gonna be like cuz it aint a 335! xD
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12-07-2011, 09:49 AM	#7
ForTheD Second Lieutenant 19 Rep 251 Posts Drives: 2007 e90 335i 6MT (ZSP) Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Salem, OR iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 BMW 335i [0.00]	I have always wanted to try this out. I'm not sure if Portland is too far away for you though. http://www.prodrive.net/driving_school.shtml
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whoosh Higher than you 10 Rep 294 Posts Drives: M235i xDrive Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Colorado iTrader: (0)	Skip Barber offers teen driving instruction... __________________ Current: '15 M235iX \| '15 Macan S \| '00 Honda S2000 Notable Previous: '12 E92 335is \| '10 STi \| '88 E30 325iX
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wdlfbio Captain 69 Rep 796 Posts Drives: 2013 4S, 2015 3500 HD Dually, Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Maple Valley, WA iTrader: (1)	both of those are a little steep. I was wondering if another club has one available for younger drivers.
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DFR Second Lieutenant 76 Rep 207 Posts Drives: Evo IX MR/X5d w/Adaptive Drive Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Bellevue iTrader: (2)	Not sure this is what your are looking for but check out goswerve.com I have never tried them but it seems like they do their driving school every month in the Bellevue college parking lot.
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12-08-2011, 04:36 PM	#11
Eko Private First Class 4 Rep 103 Posts Drives: E90 335xi Join Date: May 2011 Location: Seattle iTrader: (0)	just take him to the back roads jk __________________ ----------------------------- 2008 335xi Montego Blue
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Phil Su Private First Class 3 Rep 136 Posts Drives: E92 335i V4 / '05 GSX-R600 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Bellevue, Washington iTrader: (1)	I would check out DirtFish Rally School. They are located up in Snoqualmie and the instructor, Jamie is a pro rally driver. They have all sorts of different classes and packages. I would give them a call. 866-285-1332
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Blackbird Private 2 Rep 58 Posts Drives: 2007 E90 Graphite Metallic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: near Seattle, WA iTrader: (2) Garage List 2007 E90 [0.00]	Try the Alfa Club. Events are open to licensed drivers of any age. Many of the instructors cross over between local BMW, Porsche and Alfa clubs. I've done the car control clinic with both the BMW and Alfa groups and it was very similar. http://www.nwalfaclub.com/track/driving_school.php __________________ '07 Graphite E90 \| SSTT v.1 \| Sprint Booster \| Blacklines \| PIAA Halos
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