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| - As others have stated, Dream Racing is a first class operation the whole way.
My buddy and I decided we wanted to try this. So, he reserved online and I just went there and got the same deal in person. Yeah, I risked them not having an open spot for me, but I am happy they were able to get me in to the same session. There were 5 of us altogether. My buddy and I both opted for the Corvette, two guys were in the Mclaren and another guy in the Lambo.
Finding the place was simple, there are signs everywhere for it. We arrived early and checked in. They have a very nice lounge to relax before they start your experience. When the time came, our hostess brought us to a class room where an instructor showed us a video and reviewed some of the basics of how to take a turn. This was done in a very professional way, no one was talked down to or made to feel like they didn't know what they should be doing. The instructor strived to make it a learning experience as well as an enjoyable experience.
After the short classroom session we were taken to simulators. Ok, I am not a gamer and I have never liked simulators. We each took a turn in the simulator watching each other and learning from each other and the instructor. If you are choose to come here, don't get discouraged on the simulator. During my simulator run, I blew the engine, went in the gravel and I think I may have totalled the car. Don't worry about any of that. Driving the car is much easier than the simulator.
After we all had turns in the simulator we were taken to the cars. They only allow two cars out on the track at a time. I suggested my buddy take his turn in the corevette first. But before we could get started, someone on the track went in to the gravel and kicked rocks all over the track. They stopped everyone while they cleaned the track. We had a nice shady spot to sit in comfy chairs and cool water to drink. (Yes, they really strive to make this enjoyable.) My buddy got his helmet sock and helmet on and he went out there. While I was waiting for him, I stood by and watched what I could. Soon it was my turn to get ready. The hostess gave me a headsock and a helmet. She even helped me get the helmet adjusted properly. (I've been riding motorcycles for a long time, so I'm very familiar but I went along because she was being very helpful.) Heck, she even held back the sides of the headsock so I could get my sunglasses back on. (Like I said, classy operation.)
Finally, it was my turn. My buddy brought the car in to the pits, he hoped out and I hoped in. A pit crew member made sure the seat was adjusted properly and the seat belt was secure. He also plugged in the intercom so I could hear the instructor in the car with me. This was my very first time going on a track and I told him so. He said ok, let's just see how fast we can go. The first lap he gave me the chance to learn the car and track. On the subsequent laps, he kept giving me advise on where I can go faster. And, over the next few laps, I knew I kept getting much faster. (Heck, I even lapped the Mclaren!) The in car instructor was super helpful, and encouraging.
After the run, I bought the in car video and realized I had more areas where I could have gone faster. But I did notice a huge improvement between the 1st and 5th lap.
Would I go again? Yes I would. Like I said, this is a class act and they'll do everything they can to make your experience enjoyable. Well done folks!
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