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      05-13-2008, 01:02 PM   #1
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Has anyone on here taking any of their driving classes?

http://www.drivewayaustin.com/main/content/home
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      05-13-2008, 10:58 PM   #2
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I have done some autoX's there. Fun times. Can't wait to try the new track
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      05-13-2008, 11:47 PM   #3
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We need to rent that track out for an Austin 1-series meet.

When did they build that btw? I never knew it was there and there's nothing showing up on the '08 Google maps satellite pictures.
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      05-14-2008, 09:37 AM   #4
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We need to rent that track out for an Austin 1-series meet.

When did they build that btw? I never knew it was there and there's nothing showing up on the '08 Google maps satellite pictures.
I'm not sure when they built it. The Google maps Austin satellite photo is old though. My apartment complex opened in like 04-05 and it isn't on their picture.
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The track isn't officially finished yet. I think the asphault just went down a couple months ago.
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Hi all. First post.
But anyway, Yes I've been here, but haven't taken any driving school classes yet. I just turned 16 in March and will be taking the teen driving course in September, after I've had my license for the recomended 6 months. My dad used to work with the founder-Bill Dollahite- and he is a great guy and very knowledgable.
About 3 months ago my dad and I went and sat in on one of the Sunday practice sessions and had a blast just watching the guys fling their everyday cars around the short course.
I can't wait to get out there for myself!
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What are their prices for the different levels? I don't see them on the website.
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The track has been there for awhile. they are expanding it to be a completely configurable track with better paddock and garages areas.
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      05-22-2008, 04:28 PM   #9
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What are their prices for the different levels? I don't see them on the website.
depends on the class you take. the novice says its 295 with your own car.
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      05-27-2008, 10:35 AM   #10
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I think I am going to take their novice class on June 17. It would be fun to see some other 1s out there!
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depends on the class you take. the novice says its 295 with your own car.
Yup, and if you've already graduated from that one then the intermediate class is $395 w/own car.
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      06-15-2008, 05:00 PM   #12
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I took their novice class yesterday and the place is awesome. I definitely suggest checking it out.
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There's a couple videos of this place on youtube:

hot lapping S2000 at Drive Way Austin:


Upper Track - L1 Training Day:


BMW 323is - Driveway Austin 3/30/2008:


Driveway Austin Tour - During construction:
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      06-25-2008, 01:50 PM   #14
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Does this place ever have motorcycle track days?
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      06-25-2008, 02:28 PM   #15
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FYI.........It shows up on MSN maps with the "birds eye" view.
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