Your Journey Starts with PADA

Have you always wanted to test your driving ability and vehicle on the race track but didn't know where to start or were too intimidated? Our introduction to Performance Driving course provides a safe and fun way to explore the limits of both your driving skills and vehicle while properly introducing you to the world of performance driving and motorsports. Our course will teach you the essentials on how to safely lap your car on the race track and auto slalom course with both classroom and in car instruction.  

What You Will Receive:

• 2 Hours of Classroom Instruction Focusing on the Essential Skills of: Seating Position, Vision, Steering and Footwork
• Catered Lunch
• Complementary Photos of the Experience
• Up To 4 Hours of On Track Practical Application of Classroom Instruction In Your Own Vehicle
• Ride along as a Passenger for Hot Laps with Instructors to Learn Proper Racing Line, Braking Zones, etc.
• 1 on 1 Private In Car Instruction
• A Detailed Instructor Evaluation and Development Plan
• Open Lapping Time to Work on Skills

Building on our extremely popular Intro to Performance Driving Course, our Level 2 curriculum focuses on re-enforcing the core fundamentals (Vision, Inputs and Racing Line) while adding new more advanced elements like Threshold and Trail Braking along with Heel-Toe and Advanced Vehicle Dynamics. Our Level 2 course is a perfect "next step" for those who have completed our Level 1 course or those with more than a year of lapping experience.

The goal is to build consistency in the core essentials while learning new skills to continue to push your vehicle and yourself to new limits. 

What You Will Receive:

• 2 Hours of Classroom Instruction Focusing on Advanced Performance Driving Techniques (Heel-Toe, Trail Braking, Advanced Vehicle Dynamics) 
• An Introduction to Data Acquisition Setup and Usage
• Catered Lunch
• Up To 4 Hours of On Track Instruction and Exercises In Your Own Vehicle
• 1 on 1 Private In Car Instruction
• Open Lapping Time to Work on Skills

If you already have lapping experience or have taken our Introduction to Performance Driving course, then you can join us for our private lapping events which provide a safe and fun environment to continue developing your performance driving skills. Private in car instruction will be available at an hourly rate and must be booked ahead of time. Avoid the dangers of open lapping days and come lap with PADA in a controlled fun environment where everyone is respectful of each others skill level and are always willing to help out.​

What You Will Receive:

• Open Lapping Time
• Private Instruction Available at $75/Hour

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Benefits Over "Open Lapping"

• Safer and More Relaxed Atmosphere
• More Time on Track (Maximum of 25-30 Attendees)
• Professional Marshals and Enforcement of Passing Rules, Flags, Etc.
• Complementary Adhoc Advice Available from PADA Team
• Complementary Photos and Videos of Event

 Hagerty and Pinnacle Advanced Driving Academy (PADA) are proud to announce the Pinnacle Auto Slalom Series Powered by Hagerty. The series is focused on providing a safe, legal and fun place for drivers to explore the limits of their vehicle and driving skill. All drivers regardless of experience and skill are welcome to test their skills against the clock and their follow competitors.

Auto Slalom is an organized timed grassroots motorsports event where drivers compete against the clock on a temporary course made up of pylons. It is a very low-cost way to enter into the world of performance driving and motorsports as the speeds are lower than traditional race tracks. Throughout the day drivers will get multiple runs to try and improve their time within their respected vehicle classes.  

 We will be running a series of 6 auto slalom events this season with our simplified classing and points being awarded per event. Winners of their classes will be eligible for fantastic prizes provided by our sponsors (Series Registered Competitors Only) based on your best results from 4 out of 6 events. Competitors will be able to sign up for the entire series or single events.  

PADA is proud to announce our 2022/2023 Winter Karting Series. We will be running a series of 5 events that will allow you to pit your driving skills head to head against your friends and our PADA instructors!

Event Format: 

- 1 x 12 Lap Qualifying Race
- 1 x 14 Lap Placement Race (3 Groups Based on Qualifying Results)
- 1 x 14 Lap Points Race (Starting Position Based on Previous Race Position) 

- Points Will Be Awarded for Qualifying Position and Final Race Position

Why Kart with PADA:
- We Offer Faster Karts Than Regular Public Speeds (45KM/Hr)
- We Offer Free Instruction from PADA Instructors
- Multiple Prizes and Trophies to Be Won at the End of the Series!