Slideshow: Inside the Audi Driving Experience
The Audi Driving Experience is a great place to hone your driving skills. This is what they do…
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Several programs are available from half-day to full-blown race programs that sharpen even the most experienced of drivers. If you can only opt for the half-day, don’t worry because Audi has you covered. Even in the shortest program, they dive into subjects like trail braking and ideal cornering line on the race track. It culminates in a lead-follow session with top instructors.
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Moving from Sonoma to Austin is a smart move for the school. The Circuit of the Americas is a premier venue with facilities that rival any concert hall or business office. This place really has everything for the enthusiast to sign up, chill out and have a great time on the race track. Classroom sessions are provided with every course from entry level to the full-blown track experience. Audi hasn’t cut any corners here.
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Welcome to Graduation
The Pro Track Experience offered is the highlight of the school and recommended for anyone who wants to get their hands on Audi's masterpiece called the R8. This highly advanced mid-engine sports car is normally reserved for those with a 6 figure pocketbook. At this school, anyone can hop in an have a go in the V10 monster that Audi has been praised for. This class gets you on the limit of traction and the edge of your seat.
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Costs
It isn’t cheap. At $4,995 the package will cost you a decent amount for the weekend. Having said that, this is an all-day program that takes place from 8 am to 5 pm. You definitely get your money's worth here. When you factor in the time spent discussing technique and theory in the classroom, you begin to understand how deep this school goes. Half-day programs can be had for $995.
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Worth It
Schools like this are absolutely worth it for any owner to check out. Instructors can pass critical knowledge onto students in a matter of hours that can improve your driving 200 or 300%. You simply can’t put a price on the experience you walk away with at venues like this. Audi has gone to great lengths to move this school to a premier location that reflects the precision engineering and attention to detail put into each of its cars. So, what are you waiting for? Get out there and drive!
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