2024 Lexus Performance Driving School
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Great question. When I was going through the site, it gave me the option to do either, so I guess the base is not a prerequisite? I could be wrong though. You can reach out to them and ask here: Concierge@lexusperformancedrivingschool.com
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yeah, the base is a prereq. for sure which makes sense. the masterclass builds upon the basics they teach in the base class by utilizing what was learned and ... more track time, more dedicated 1:1 coaching time, the te/fuji are outfitted with sensors and cameras so after a lead follow hot run you can instantly go back to the paddock and review your footage with your coach and receive feedback. like a real race car driver 
that's the experience they were going for.
that's the experience they were going for.
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@yok3dIS I'll see you in June at COTA. This is my first Lexus driving experience, so will be in the base class. Gifted to me by my wonderful wife for my birthday. LC500 owner here. Thanks for posting the Race Sonoma vids, great insights. Truly a wonderful track, I have raced there in 24 Hours of Lemons. Fun times.
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@RCF93til I had alot of fun (and learned a bunch)! They provide catered breakfast, lunch and snacks throughout the all day event. You will go through different presentations and guidance on the auto cross (which I did in an IS500), on the track (in an LC500) and properly doing donuts in an RCF. Got to meet a great number of people including Scott Pruett, who showed us how to properly tackle the autocross 
. Wanted to try an F1 type track, hence the COTA sign up. Recorded some sessions here: https://youtu.be/YKuHzwIiHNU?si=tuhlAJGi8pBb5hoJ
. Wanted to try an F1 type track, hence the COTA sign up. Recorded some sessions here: https://youtu.be/YKuHzwIiHNU?si=tuhlAJGi8pBb5hoJ
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Thats great! I was thinking of bring my GoPro to record, didn't see any rules adjusted it I go on 4/28
@yok3dIS I'll see you in June at COTA. This is my first Lexus driving experience, so will be in the base class. Gifted to me by my wonderful wife for my birthday. LC500 owner here. Thanks for posting the Race Sonoma vids, great insights. Truly a wonderful track, I have raced there in 24 Hours of Lemons. Fun times.
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. Need to be fast when doing the track though! Once you get in, quickly attach it to the windshield and adjust, cause once they start, you want to concentrate on the track and not be fiddling with it.
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I also attended the recent LPDS in Atlanta two weeks ago. Perhaps I'm in the minority here, but I did not think it was worth it. I own an RC F so wasn't blown away by driving one. There's no way in hell I would drift my F, so that time spent, while fun, won't be used to further that technique. I did enjoy tracking an LC500. The masterclass with it's more one on one focus and data sharing is likely more worth it. It's too bad that you have to take the into course first. I do not think it was necessary to have taken the intro course particularly if you're going to attend the masterclass at a different track. My $.02.
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I also attended the recent LPDS in Atlanta two weeks ago. Perhaps I'm in the minority here, but I did not think it was worth it. I own an RC F so wasn't blown away by driving one. There's no way in hell I would drift my F, so that time spent, while fun, won't be used to further that technique. I did enjoy tracking an LC500. The masterclass with it's more one on one focus and data sharing is likely more worth it. It's too bad that you have to take the into course first. I do not think it was necessary to have taken the intro course particularly if you're going to attend the masterclass at a different track. My $.02.
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Still looking forward to COTA in June