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.
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.
AUGUST 3-8, 2020
COST: $17,400
No experience is required.
A driver’s license is not required.
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.
Rates are all-inclusive, with the exception of air transportation and travel to and from airport.
Campers will be given a full agenda for the days’ activities and schedule.
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
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:
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.
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Registration & Sign-Up:
General Guidelines:
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https://www.monticellomotorclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Teen-Race-Camp_Rules_Regulations.pdf
