First Gear – Intro to Advanced Driving

Team SGR and Team Manick at the Youth In Policing “Take It to the Track” Road Safety Event

Grand Prix Kartways (GPK) is proud to be a partner in the SGR Ladies Driving Clinic Series – First Gear!

At a Glance

  • No previous karting, driving or racing experience required
  • Go karts are provided – no vehicle required
  • Clinics are run monthly from September to May
  • Clinics are held on either Saturday or Sunday from 9:00am – 1:00pm
  • Cost includes the use of the GPK go karts, helmets, 3 track sessions and a balaclava (head sock) to keep
  • Participants ages 10 & up and a minimum height of 48″ (122cm) tall are permitted
  • Spaces are limited and are reserved on a first come, first serve basis
  • Birthday parties, junior groups, corporate groups and expert level clinics for men and women are available upon request

About the Go Karting Clinic

The go karting clinic caters to the participants needs in a fun and pressure free atmosphere – just ladies …just driving. Topics of the clinic include

  • Collision avoidance
  • Cornering and passing techniques
  • Kart/vehicle control
  • Weight transfer theorum
  • Importance of proper vision
  • Personal handbook and on-track evaluation with personal observance of each driver

Each clinic will include classroom instruction, track walks and on-track evaluation with personal observance of each driver. Our goal is to make you faster by increasing your skills and your confidence. The specific topics and techniques learned will depend on the skill level of the participants.

About the Venue
Grand Prix Kartways is a state of the art karting facility that has the highest quality state-of-the-art electric go-karts for its racers. Not only are these race team stylized go-karts fast, they are safe, and environmentally friendly with no noxious fumes. They also have a track-side Café and VIP Lounge, welcomes guests to stay and enjoy live racing and other sporting events on big screen TV’s. For more info on their facility, check out www.gpkartways.com

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