Then learn to fly in an F-22 while you're at it?
Audi announced Thursday that it would offer to the public a
driving program at Circuit of The Americas to whomp an Audi
TT RS, RS
3, Q7*, or R8 V10 Plus around the famed circuit for an afternoon—or for two
days.
The racetrack in Austin, Texas, is the newest host to Audi's
program, which is offered in other worldwide locales. Prices range from $595
for a four-hour session on a handling course (aka not the track) to $4,995 for
a two-day session on the track behind the wheel of a 610-horsepower Audi R8
V10 Plus. Classes start in August and can be booked all the way
through the end of January.
Don't go scrounge for five grand and then raise your hand to
charge up the long straight into the hairpin just yet: the two-day course is
only available for people who've completed a one-day course beforehand, which
costs $2,195. Now, go scrounge for about $7,200 to raise your hand and charge
up the long straight into the hairpin.
Audi's school is held at one of America's most exciting
tracks, which is home to the United States Grand Prix every year, along with
countless other high-series races.
The Audi Driving Experience isn't a formalized step toward
real-life racing. It's a safety demonstration and a great way to burn rubber,
be safe, and have fun. It will also help you learn how to better handle your
car. If you're interested in learning how to race, the Sports Car Club of America
offers a list of driving schools that count toward applying for a
novice license.
Audi isn't the only manufacturer to offer a performance
driving school. Nearly every manufacturer has a high-performance school at
dozens of tracks around the country, year-round. Most fall into the same price
range as Audi's school, give or take, and these schools are a good idea for a
few reasons. Namely, it's a safe environment to go nuts in a performance car
without putting the rest of us at risk on public roads. Also, it makes
available professional drivers who can answer that burning question most of us
have at the back of our minds: "I'm basically a natural race car driver, despite
having no experience, aren't I?"
Uh huh. Better opt for the extra insurance anyway.
source: http://www.motorauthority.com/news/1112036_learn-to-drive-a-new-audi-r8-on-a-formula-one-track
by Aaron Cole
http://www.boscheuropean.com
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