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Mike, for those that don't want to travel to Nevada for the same money there is a Ron Fellows track experience here that Todd and I participated in back at the end of June with Ron. This is different as you drive different cars on the track in Bowmanville at CTMP, we did our warm ups in the Cadillac CT4V and CT5V and then lapped in the E-Rays and finished the lapping in Z06 with Z07 packages along with the carbon fiber wheels.
When you go to Nevada you have to take the owners school for the model you own, you cannot drive other models there unless you sign up for that particular school.
When we finished our lapping, our group of 18 had dinner with the instructors in the lounge of the trackside building where we started the day getting fitted with the Hans device and helmet before our drivers meeting.
Todd wrote about this experience after we were there in June. There was some interest from members about going. I will start forming a list soon to get this booked in 2026 if I can get enough interest.
I'll keep this mind. Thanks Scott.
 
It's fairly obvious that there are many here on the forum and in Canada overall that tolerate or support Trump's thinking that he is God's gift to both the US, Canada and the rest of the world. Thanks goodness they are a minority or we might already have been the 51st state. And thank goodness for the people in Canada that actually choose to show their displeasure with Trump and the majority of US citizens by boycotting both their products when possible and refusing to support their economy by vacationing in the US. Not to wish bad on anyone but as the saying goes, 'Karma is a bitch'
 
Are we to assume that the discount for the Nevada school isn't applicable to the Ontario one? If not it would have made sense for GM to give that option to Canadian owners you would think.
No, both are different. The Pahrump owners school is a two day multi event training school in the corresponding model you bought, the Ontario CTMP track is a driving experience where you get to drive 3 different vehicles on the track over an afternoon with dinner at the end. For those in the GTA, the Ontario event can be done for the same money as going to the school in Nevada or for way less if you don't own a Corvette and you want to try out the various models.
 
No, both are different. The Pahrump owners school is a two day multi event training school in the corresponding model you bought, the Ontario CTMP track is a driving experience where you get to drive 3 different vehicles on the track over an afternoon with dinner at the end. For those in the GTA, the Ontario event can be done for the same money as going to the school in Nevada or for way less if you don't own a Corvette and you want to try out the various models.
Thanks for the explanation.....
 
I certainly would if I were a lot closer. How often does that take place and during what time of the year ?
I'm going to try and book a date for us during the summer. They run the event about 3 times a week for groups of 18 people, but it has to be booked a couple of months in advance or the dates fill up.
 
I'm going to try and book a date for us during the summer. They run the event about 3 times a week for groups of 18 people, but it has to be booked a couple of months in advance or the dates fill up.
That sounds like fun. Maybe on the way to or from an East Coast visit. Do you have a URL for them? And thanks for the offer !
 
That sounds like fun. Maybe on the way to or from an East Coast visit. Do you have a URL for them? And thanks for the offer !
 
I have heard of this before having seen a few references on this forum but hadn't looked into it. I think I have seen a couple of races broadcast a while back but wasn't aware of the available " driving experiences " . Looks like quite the facility. The cart track would be a blast I bet . Some of those carts go like a bat out of hell . After you sign a stack of waivers first I'm sure , lol. Thanks.
 
I have heard of this before having seen a few references on this forum but hadn't looked into it. I think I have seen a couple of races broadcast a while back but wasn't aware of the available " driving experiences " . Looks like quite the facility. The cart track would be a blast I bet . Some of those carts go like a bat out of hell . After you sign a stack of waivers first I'm sure , lol. Thanks.
Only one waiver, what there most interested in is what level of experience you have with track driving as your going to be on the big track and if your instructor goes fast enough you have the potential to hit 250 kph on the back straight. Go carts don't do that on a small track!!
That's about 65 kph faster than the track in Nevada at the owners school.
 
I'm going to try and book a date for us during the summer. They run the event about 3 times a week for groups of 18 people, but it has to be booked a couple of months in advance or the dates fill up.
I would be interested in a track day but being 6 foot six there may not be room in my hardtop convertible for a helmet. What is the track rule about wearing a helmet?
 
I would be interested in a track day but being 6 foot six there may not be room in my hardtop convertible for a helmet. What is the track rule about wearing a helmet?
Helmets are always mandatory.

What's the rule regarding leaving the top down ?

Targa tops off are usually up to the event organizer.
 
"the Ontario event can be done for the same money as going to the school in Nevada"
That's ~ $1400 fee ($1k USD), airfare, ~$400, car rental $125, $200 for an extra 1 night room, total $2125 CAD. The CTMP cost is simiar for this program?
There is a discount offered if booked by a GM Dealer which I am speaking to a couple of dealers about. I am not sure how much the pricing will increase for 2026 but it was just under $1400 CDN this year. There is no option to buy insurance like in Nevada and it includes shuttle service at the track and dinner after at the Grand Prix Event Center overlooking the track.
 
I would be interested in a track day but being 6 foot six there may not be room in my hardtop convertible for a helmet. What is the track rule about wearing a helmet?
I have not seen a car run at either Ron Fellows location with the top down or removed. The private track rental I have done at Grand Bend does allow it.
I could ask them.
 
I guess I will post here instead of over in the Z06 Section.
After a short delays because of the stop sell on all Z06, I can finally welcome my princess home. Lol.
Always wanted a Z06 but prices had kept me away until 2 months ago. Many months of looking and wishing for one that fit into my limited buget, I finally came across this new 2025 HTC 1LZ Z06.
My Initial 400 kms review. The car is as I had expected it to be. Being a 1LZ, I will missed some of the options that were in my 2LT SR. That magnificent LT6 even at 5000 RPM is quite an adrenaline rush. Lol..

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Whooowho! Congrats. I looked at that car and thought it was a great deal. If it were a coupe I would have likely nabbed it.

@Mr.Corvette definitely interested in the track session at CTMP.
 
Whooowho! Congrats. I looked at that car and thought it was a great deal. If it were a coupe I would have likely nabbed it.

@Mr.Corvette definitely interested in the track session at CTMP.
Hi Cam, I met up with CDNZ to see his car today. I hope you've been enjoying the mild temps over the past two weeks to break in your new one as well. I have added you to my list for CTMP next year which I have now started.
 

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