teen motorsports camps

at MMC

 

Intro to DRIVING AND
HIGH-PERFORMANCE TECHNIQUES

DATES: August 3-8

Meant for teens with no or little driving experience, the 6-day Introduction to Driving and High-Performance Techniques camp will teach participants the basics of driving, manual shifting, basic and advanced defensive street driving skills, and higher-performance driving techniques. Upon completion, teen participants are eligible to attend MMC’s 5-Day Teen Race Camp.

TEEN RACE CAMP:
RACING AND ADVANCED RACING TECHNIQUES

DATES: August 9-13

Campers must be either graduates of MMC’s 6-Day Introductory program or have prior high-performance driving experience, including proficiency with manual transmissions. The 5-Day Teen Race Camp provides teens with a foundation in racing techniques, either for improving their high-performance driving skills or as a gateway towards competitive racing. Graduates may be eligible for a racing competition license (to race in regional and national races sanctioned by most amateur racing organizations) and to participate in MMC’s Member race series*.

*With approval from MMC’s track director.

Motorsports Camps at MMC include:

  • Hours of seat time in MMC’s high-performance vehicles including:
    BMW street and race vehicles, spec Mazda MX-5 racecars, Porsche racecars, and Sodi and Birel Rotax karts
  • Individually tailored 1-on-1 & small group instruction
  •  Manual shifting instruction–basic and advanced techniques
  • Use of all necessary equipment (race suits, helmets, etc.) &
    classroom materials
  •  Accommodations, meals, chaperones & off-track entertainment
  • Transportation to/from camp each day

RESERVE YOUR SPOT

Intro Camp

AUGUST 3-8, 2020

COST: $17,400

No experience is required.

A driver’s license is not required.

 

Teen Race Camp

AUGUST 9-13, 2020

COST: $14,700 

A driver’s license is not required.

Participants must have previously attended MMC’s Teen Race Camp or have prior racing experience.

ADDITIONAL INFO

Rates are all-inclusive, with the exception of air transportation and travel to and from airport.

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FAQS

What experience is required to attend?

No prior driving or track experience is necessary to attend the 6-day Intro Camp.
Teens who have previously participated in MMC’s Teen Camps or with prior racing experience will be considered for the 5-day advanced camp, with prior approval of MMC’s track director. 
It is possible teens to participate in both camps consecutively. 

A driver’s license is not required for either camp.

What time does the experience start?

Campers will be given a full agenda for the days’ activities and schedule.

Teen Motorsports Camps at MMC vs. Driver Education?

THE #1 CAUSE OF ALL TEENAGE DEATHS ARE MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENTS (US Dept of Health and Human Services, May 2010)

In the Northeast, a leading cause of teen accidents is deer.  When a deer jumps into the road, our instinct is turn and brake hard.  Result? Braking-induced oversteer. In other words, we fly off of the road into a ditch or a tree.  Driver’s Education approach? A PowerPoint slide explaining to “turn into a skid.” But what does that mean?

The approach we take at the Teen Race Camp at MMC? High-speed drills with sudden obstruction and avoidance exercises. Braking exercises.  Campers will explain why the instinctual response induces oversteer, what it means, what it feels like, and know – and practice until it becomes muscle memory – the correct reaction. Because on the road, there’s no time to think.  It’s everything your teens didn’t learn in Driver’s Ed, but unlike Driver’s Ed, they’ll love every minute.

TEEN MOTORSPORTS CAMPS AT MMC VS. DRIVERS EDUCATION

(https://www.monticellomotorclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Drivers-Ed-vs-Teen-Race-Camp-at-MMC.pdf)

What does the experience include?

Clothing:
Campers should prioritize being comfortable, as there is a lot of constant movement at the track. Clothing with more coverage (i.e. long pants, shirts that don’t show stomach/midriff) is safer to wear in the pits. Note that students do NOT need to bring any of their own racing equipment. However, if a camper has any of his or her own gear, you are encouraged to bring it.

Recommended:

  • Long pants
  • Short-sleeved shirts (it can get pretty hot in Monticello!)
  • Comfortable sneakers
  • Athletic clothing
  • Socks
  • Long sleeve shirts
  • Pajamas
  • Sweatshirt/jacket for cold nights
  • Toiletries
  • Racing suit, gloves, shoes, and helmet (not required and only if he/she owns  gear already; MMC can provide anything that the campers may need.)

On personal items:
Sleeping arrangements and all food will be covered, so no need for sleeping bags, pillows, or excessive snacks. Phones, computers, and other any personal electronic devices are permitted, but our schedule is busy enough that students will likely not use them often.

Download PDF here
https://www.monticellomotorclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Teen-Race-Camp_What-To-Bring.pdf

What are the rules and regulations?

Registration & Sign-Up:

  1. Your child must be between the ages of 13 and 19 at the start of the week to participate in MMC’s teen racing camp.
  2. All established onboarding paperwork must be signed at MMC during the dropoff period.
  3. Only registered campers will be allowed to participate. Any friends, family members, or other visitors will not be permitted on track with the campers.
  4. Campers must be checked in and out by a parent, legal guardian, or someone who has been specifically authorized by the child’s parents.
  5. All payments are non-refundable.

General Guidelines:

  1. Campers are here to learn racecraft and defensive driving skills, to bond, and to have fun. Any bullying or egregiously dangerous behavior on or off the track that may cause injury will result in the student at fault being sent home without a refund.
  2. Any use of alcohol or drugs will not be tolerated, and the student will be sent home without a refund.
  3. For any and all emergencies:
    1. Camp counselors and MMC staff will be responsible for any emergency epi-pens, inhalers, or medications that a child will regularly need. Campers should not handle any medication on their own.
    2. In the event of an emergency or a trip to the hospital, camp staff will dial 911, followed by a call to the camper’s parents/legal guardian.

Download PDF here
https://www.monticellomotorclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Teen-Race-Camp_Rules_Regulations.pdf

MMC is an incubator for driving enthusiasts who wish to fulfill their dream, of competing in a professional racing series. The MX-5 Cup car is the ideal vehicle for aspiring racers. We’re pleased to include the Mazda MX-5 Cup racecar in our ever-growing fleet of vehicles available to members and select guests for use on our private 4.1-mile track.

- Ari Straus, MMC Member

The fact that we’ve been able to find something that we all love doing has helped us enjoy each other’s company more, and had strengthened our bond.

- Andrew Hirsch, MMC Member
 

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