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Solo => SASC Events => Topic started by: Reijo on May 15, 2018, 01:45:16 PM
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With the government of Canada imposing every-increasing fees, facing the danger of being turned away at the border every time and the additional cost of the lot in Calgary (over FM), the SoloPro Schools were starting to look rather expensive (>$400 and perhaps approaching $500). Last year we paid $375 per person for the schools in FM and they are still a good deal for the money.
Anyway, it was not looking good so I thought, as an alternative, it would be an excellent time to launch a new set of professional schools that I have been working on for over 10 years (about time, eh?). The schools feature ideas that I have scribbling down literally for over 10 years - better course designs, better methods of running the schools, more of the mental game, and cross-over experience from other sports (who knows, maybe we'll practice proper punching technique from karate or a strangling technique from judo/wrestling in order to get a strangle hold on a trophy!? ;) ). In fact, I like to think of these as "Training Camps for Autox" and they may feature other speakers etc. or sometimes even independent seminars about, say, car setup or go-fast pieces, tuning, 'chargers, etc. The possibilities are literally endless.
However, these first ones will concentrate on driving - wherever you are at. Although truthfully these are not novice schools and some experience beforehand would be best and absolutely necessary for the upper "camps". More to come on this - 10 years is a long time to focus on this before launching.
The new schools are designed in particular for our members to advance rapidly to be able to drive and achieve success at, not only Canadian National level competition (we are planning to host the Cdn Nationals next year btw), SCCA National-level Tours, Pros and Nationals. However, foremost, the training is intended to make us all as good as we can hope to become; to reach our fullest possible potential. Of course, this is important even for the local autoxer who wants to do better! Why practice mistakes? Why not learn proper techniques to work on right from the get-go and start practicing proper technique which will inevitably lead to faster times in the long run? Even in local competition you will be further ahead of the game and we have some very, very fast locals as you probably know!
I have recruited locals, Cam Withell and Murray Peterson to help out since they are accomplished drivers and have taken many schools (I think Murray has the record! :) ) between them as well as helped out with previous SoloPro schools among others. Both have trophied at SCCA National-level events which is no mean feat! They know what it takes to get there which is important! We will also be working on some new teaching techniques to better teach driving skills and get ideas across in an understandable manner.
I will open up MSReg for fully-refundable $100 deposits with a limit of 18 per school and a total cost per day of $275 which includes a (working) lunch. If we need more instructors we will arrange to get them as per need.
What you will get:
1. Serious seat time on a full-sized/SCCA style course layout
2. 6:1 student/instructor ratio or less which results in a substantial time and undivided attention to your driving by our National-level instructors (something you cannot or rarely get at a local school).
3. Intensity of practice and drills to stretch your limits.
4. Unique course designs specifically designed to maximize your potential at future events.
5. You WILL be faster at the end of each day and will have plenty to work on for the near future.
I never took a school (even with over 20 years experience) that I did not learn something! And I trust this will be the case for all of you!
To begin with we will hold spots for only "approved members" and then in 2 days open it up to the general public. So sign up now.
The events will take place on June 2 and June 3 at the YYC/Budget lot in Calgary (so no hotels or travel for locals and hence a cost saving!).
You may sign up to hold a spot here:
http://msreg.com/raseschool
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Thanks, Reijo. So to clarify, will the final cost be $550 for both days ($275 per day)?
On msreg, there is a C1 and C2 option for the $100 deposit, do you need to put $100 per day down to guarantee a spot on both days?
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Good questions!
Yes, $100 deposit for each day - $200 total.
The school costs are $275 per day (which I think was the cost of the first Evo Schools we had here in 2001! ) for a total of $550 for both days.
We will do the final costs via e-transfer or check to save MSReg fees.
Reijo
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We have our first couple of entries for both days ... 16 spots open and counting.
Note that in case there are not sufficient entries we will offer a full refund and possibly cancel one day and make the other a practice, T'NT or something like that.
But hopefully we can keep this trend of upper end schools going that goes back to 2001 locally.
And, of course, in the words of Warren Miller, "If you don't do it this year, you'll just be one year older when you do."
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Note that in case there are not sufficient entries we will offer a full refund and possibly cancel one day and make the other a practice, T'NT or something like that.
Friday, May 25th we will make the call as to whether or not we have enough interest (deposits) in order for the school to be financially feasible.
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msreg won't let the registration go through, or is there something to be done to become approved?
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msreg won't let the registration go through, or is there something to be done to become approved?
May I have your name? I'll change the setting in MSReg if you have used it before.
r
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Actually no problem, Kane. You should be good to go now.
R
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8 of 18 spots each day are spoken for.
If we were going to get over 18, I spoke with Jeff Janzen of Winnipeg to come and help us and he is willing. However they are due for their 2nd boy right on June 3! So congrats to them! Of course, I suggested that they have pills to induce these things in a pinch. :) LOL
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Something to consider: You will get close to a season's worth of runs in (and moreso here due to the lot size and being able to send out cars more frequently) during the school ... and more than 1/2 the runs with an international-level instructor beside you giving you tips and demonstrations. That is really good concentrated learning time.
I remember the first time I took 2 days of schooling in at Red Deer with the Evo Schools we had a way back when. Driving on the street on Sunday night felt quite different and I had to watch the gas pedal because everyone was going "so slow"! You just get sort used to frantic pace after a lot of time spent over the weekend on the course. Seat time is always important. :)
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So what's different about these schools?
Well, one of the "things" I did not particularly care for in the other schools was the "tightness" of some of the elements. You won't see that here. These course designs will more reflect "real world" solo, national-level course elements (US/SCCA and Canadian). Some will be tricky to be sure. After all, if you can master the difficult elements, surely you can do just fine in the "simpler" elements! :)
There is some change in perspective as a result of what I have seen in schools I have taught and particularly the winter schools. It has been remarkable to see what works and what does not ... a great learning experience even for me for that matter.
Hence, the first school, C1, will deal with the "feel" of the car ... of the tires, brakes, steering, suspension/lean ... and you even! I noticed people in the winter schools really responded well to this approach. Yes, we cover the basics but perhaps in a bit more detail to ensure we have them right! What's the difference between the middle of the pack and the very top? Three words folks: "Attention to detail". Those "little" things actually make a shockingly huge difference! You gotta get it "right"! Or at least more right than the rest of the class! :)
C2, of course, will build upon the basics after reviewing the C1 material very quickly and for the benefit of those who did not take the first class. We'll dig more specifically into more detail on the "little" things. You know. Those things that separate the middle of the pack (and that is a very fat area if you will) from the very top. We'll work on being even MORE precise, closer to the cones and closer to the limit (without going over, of course!). And, of course, why would you want to do that? We'll talk. :)
that's enough for now. It's getting late ..... good nite!
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We have 9 in C1 and 11 in C2 right now. Full schools would be 12 each with 2 instructors. I have made a cut-off at 12 each right now and waitlist after that. If we get enough people beyond that, we'll add another instructor. This seems the best way to do this. I think we have one entry pending in each, so really we have 2 spots in C1 available at this point and then a waitlist.
So be diligent if you want to take one or both of these schools!
Reijo
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We have one spot left in C1 and C2 is full. However we are taking a wait-list so if you are still interested, get your name on MSReg and if we get enough people (4 more), we will get another instructor and open up the spots (max. of 18 in that case).
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Both schools are full and there is 1 on the waitlist for C2. If we get 4 more for the C1 and 3 more for the C2, we can open up 6 more spots for each by adding another instructor.
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Another waitlist for each school.
Looking for 3 more and 2 more respectively.
R
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So if you've been holding out, here's your last chance.
R
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Reijo - I am only showing as registered for Day 1 on the motorsportreg attendee list. I've received deposit confirmations for C1 & C2, not sure why there's a disconnect.
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Reijo - I am only showing as registered for Day 1 on the motorsportreg attendee list. I've received deposit confirmations for C1 & C2, not sure why there's a disconnect.
Hmmmm.....that might be just a switch on MSReg. I'll check into it.
BTW, I have you with 2 deposits and entered for both schools in my excel spreadsheet. So you are good.
Reijo
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There were 3 people on the waitlist for each school and that is enough to bring another instructor on-board! Therefore everyone on the waitlist is in!
With 3 instructors we can host up to 18 people per school and therefore there are 3 spots left in each!
Step right up folks! I suspect these may go quickly!
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There are 2 spots open in each school. There won't be any more spots and a little over a week to go. 16 spots are taken up in each. As mentioned earlier, these schools are taught at your level right up to the international championship level, down to the nitty gritty of autox and making you go faster.
Neither one is a novice school.
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Make that one (1) spot! Looking for one more experienced driver for C2! You should have taken an Evo, SoloPro or something like that before.
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By the way there will be wait lists because there can be cancellations although just over a week away, I doubt this is very likely.
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Schools are both sold out!
However get on the waitlist in case you are interested and be ready to jump in, in the case of an emergency cancellation!
Thank you for your interest! Really looking forward to a new and successful set of schools! :)
R
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We had one drop due to a broken car. The next person is in (C1/C2) and there are two people on the wait list for C1 or C1 and C2 (not sure of the one other).
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There may be a spot open in C2 ... get on the list, send me an email....etc.
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A number of drops but always people to fill in! Thank you folks! Schools are full with a waitlist. Working out according to plan!
Just havin' a blast designing the courses!
This is going to be good! ;)
LOL
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I am over-loaded with work right now but I"m still hoping to get out later this afternoon or early evening to set up the course.
If there is anyone around who would like to help, I'd greatly appreciate it! I'll update with a time later (work deadlines and I don't know how it's going to go yet so I might need more time to finish my work ... ugh!).
I'm thinking it could be early evening ... say around 6-7 pm (latest) ... since I may need my business hours for work.
But as I mentioned, stay tuned, I'll update later!
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Supposed to have sun by about 3 pm so looking good for set-up.
R
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We have had a number of drops but the wait list has filled all of them. Everyone has paid up in full except for one person whom I have not heard from for some reason. He is entered in C1 and C2 ... just in case he does not show, anyone interested? The wait list is open again (until 7:59 pm tonight). Perhaps you can jump in at the last moment if the person is unable to come out for some reason. Hopefully everything is oK ... but, like I said, I have not heard a peep. You can PM me or get a hold of me some other way if you like as well.
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3:30 pm ... no way I can get away early here ... have deadlines for work to deal with ... it's going to be early evening (like after 6 ... maybe 7 pm?) ... after rush hour .... thinking about breakfast ... LOL ...
Gives it a chance to dry up anyway ... just rained here in the NW.
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It's Friday afternoon ... can't work any more ... might as well head out, eh? I have to pick up the key, drop off a check etc. ... so probably ready to go at about 6:30 pm.
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Course is set and ready to go for tomorrow ... well except for chalking! :)
Thanks for the help setting up: Nathan, Ed, Mark, and Winson! We had to take a short break (coffee at Tim's) while the thunder storm blew over but it went well otherwise and I'm happy with the course! :)
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I'll be at the site to open the gate at about 6:45 am or so this morning (Saturday).
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A few photos from today's RASE C2 School:
https://20180603rasec2school.shutterfly.com/#%3aemid%3dsite_sitecreated%26cid%3dSHARE3SXXXX
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A few photos from today's RASE C2 School:
https://20180603rasec2school.shutterfly.com/#%3aemid%3dsite_sitecreated%26cid%3dSHARE3SXXXX
Link says the album is private.
John
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Strange ... I set it to "open" and somewhere along the line it re-sets to otherwise. Anyway, I have changed it and it should be accessible now. Thanks for letting me know!
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Thanks for the great pictures Reijo. May I use a couple of those as my profile pic?
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Great weekend school - many thanks to Reijo, Murray and Cam
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Thanks for the great pictures Reijo. May I use a couple of those as my profile pic?
Feel free to do so!
R
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Great weekend school - many thanks to Reijo, Murray and Cam
You are welcome and glad you enjoyed the "experience"! :)
R
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Great weekend school - many thanks to Reijo, Murray and Cam
I second this, great instruction, tons of seat time, and leaving with a solid sense of areas of improvement made for a very rewarding weekend. Thanks again to the instructors & organizers!
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Great weekend school - many thanks to Reijo, Murray and Cam
I second this, great instruction, tons of seat time, and leaving with a solid sense of areas of improvement made for a very rewarding weekend. Thanks again to the instructors & organizers!
You are welcome, Elias! Great you got lots out of the schools!
R