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

Have you always wondered how past auto slalom series winners such as Colin Caissie, Val DiPietro and Ian Drew are able to consistently set FTD at most events? Well, here's your chance to find out as we are excited to announce our PADA Auto Slalom School. 

That's right, we will be hosting an all day course with a virtual classroom session along with LOTS of on course exercises and 1:1 instruction. The course will focus on helping you build on the fundamentals of going fast while learning the tips and tricks from some of our most experienced and accomplished competitors.

This course is for drivers new to auto slalom (or have limited experience) who want a solid start to the sport, all the way to experienced drivers who want to improve their skills and shave off those last few tenths. Students will learn and hone their driving skills through the day with 1 on 1 instruction on course and in the classroom with instructors who have years of auto slalom experience. Students will learn how to deal with specific auto slalom obstacles such as slaloms, bus stops and others. Our instructors will show students how to break down the course and use proper techniques to achieve a faster lap time. 

A full day of instruction focusing on in classroom and on course training with our experienced team of instructors which will include: 

• 1.5 Hours of Virtual Classroom Delivery
• 3 Hours of Specific Auto Slalom Drills and Exercises
• 3 Hours of Practice on the PADA Auto Slalom Course

Spaces are very limited, so sign up soon!

Pinnacle Advanced Driving Academy (PADA) are proud to announce the Pinnacle Auto Slalom Series. 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 8 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 6 out of 8 events. Competitors will be able to sign up for the entire series or single events.  

PADA is proud to announce our 2023/2024 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!