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Team SGR featured in the Toronto Star

August 1, 2011 by Leave a Comment

Check out Lorraine’s recount of the day with Sarah in the Mazda 3.

An excerpt from Lorraine:

Who benefits from advanced driver training courses?

Everyone, actually. If you’re a seasoned driver who knows it all, a day learning from the perspective of the pros will show you bad habits you may have formed without realizing it, as well as changes in technology that can really create a whole new way to treat your car.

For new drivers, it’s a chance to create good driving habits before bad ones can form, and to provide a forum to ask questions and replicate dangerous situations they might encounter years down the road — or tomorrow. More >>

 

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First Gear – Intro to Advanced Driving

March 24, 2011 by 1 Comment

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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Second Gear – Skidpad & Slalom Clinic

March 24, 2011 by Leave a Comment

Our 2011 SGR Car Control Clinic will be held at Toronto Motorsports Park on June 4, 2011 in conjunction with a SGR track day.

About the SGR Car Control Skidpad & Slalom Clinic

The SGR Skidpad and Slalom clinic caters to the participants needs in a fun and pressure free atmosphere – just ladies …just driving. Topics of the clinic include:

  • crash avoidance
  • cornering and passing techniques
  • kart/vehicle control
  • weight transfer theorum
  • the 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.

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Track & Open Lapping Days

March 24, 2011 by 1 Comment

Toronto Motorsport Park (TMP) is proud to be a partner in the SGR Ladies Driving Clinic Series – Third Gear!

At a Glance

  • Participants must be legally licensed with a valid Canadian drivers license
  • Vehicle required – vehicle must belong to the driver or includes a consent form from the owner to be used for this event
  • Cost: $349/person with a 15% discount for team SGR members and team affiliates
  • Spaces are limited and are reserved on a first come, first serve basis.

    • 2011 Schedule

    Saturday June 4 – 9:00 to 5:00pm
    Saturday September 24 – 9:00 to 5:00pm

    About the Track & Open Lapping Days

    The SGR Track & Open Lapping Day caters to the participants needs in a fun and pressure free atmosphere – just ladies …just driving. Topics of the clinic include

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

    Requirements
    Drivers must be legally licensed with a valid Canadian drivers license
    Participants are expected to bring their own vehicle for driving portion of the event.
    Street vehicles & daily drivers welcomed!
    Helmets: Snell 2000, Snell M2000 or SA 2000 or later certification. Loaner helmets will also be available.
    The SGR Driving Clinics are set up to let you experience the thrill of driving your car without the perils of street driving including narrow roads, oncoming traffic and speeding tickets. Each clinic will include classroom instruction and on-track evaluation with personal observance of each driver. Our goal is to make you faster by increasing your skills and your confidence. This is the perfect place to safely experience the potential of your car and improve your driving skillset.

    About the Venue
    Toronto Motorsport Park is Ontario’s Premier motorsport facility that includes a road course and the infamous drag strip which is host to many popular events through out the year including CSCS and Pinks All Out Arm Drop. TMP is the official birthplace and home of drag racing in Ontario for over 50 years. It is the site of world class International competition and all things auto racing. For more info on their facility, check out http://www.torontomotorsportspark.com/

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    Getting involved in legal forms of racing in Ontario

    March 24, 2011 by Leave a Comment

    Here’s a quick reference guide to different forms of legal racing in Ontario, Canada.

    Disclaimer: SGR and it’s members do not condone or participate in the act of street racing. The purpose of this page is to provide a reference guide to getting involved in legal, sanctioned racing events in Ontario. SGR does not assume any and all risks involved in or arising from participating in these events. For more information, please visit Ontario’s governing body of automobile sport at www.casc.on.ca.

    Q: I don’t have a car and/or a drivers license yet. What are my options?
    A: Ontario is home to many go karting facilities that feature a variety of winter and summer leagues at an affordable price. But if the terms “apex, understeer and oversteer” are foreign to you, you may want to check out the SGR driving clinics to get you started on the right foot. The SGR Driving Clinic Series is a progressive series of clinics to increase driving skills, confidence, and speed as well as improve participants’ daily driving habits and practices.
    Cost: $220/event. Includes instruction & all equipment.
    Vehicle: Not required. Go karts, helmets & balaclavas provided.
    More info: Click this link for more info, or contact us to arrange for your own group and event.
    Q: I have a vehicle that I drive daily to and from work. I would like to gain more car control experience in a safe and controlled environment.
    A: If you want to learn more about your car’s handling, improve your driving skills, or get involved in competitive motorsport, then Solo II is a great place to start. You don’t need to make a big commitment of money or time, just a safe running vehicle and the right attitude.
    Cost: $20-40/event entry fee. Cost does not include fuel and vehicle maintenance costs.
    Vehicle: Required and must be registered and maintained to meet certain basic standards.
    More info: Visit the Solo 2 Autoslolam website for more info.
    Q: I’ve have acquired intermediate to advance level driving skills and own a capable vehicle to bring to the track. What’s the next step?
    A: Solosprint is the one for you. It offers a car enthusiast the chance to take his/her car and driving skills to the limit in a safe and controlled environment among experienced racers and organizers. The competition style is that of a single car time attack where it is only you against the clock, and the times of your competitors. You do not have to worry about other cars trying to pass you, or cut you in corners, it is a great way to safely get into motorsports. The best part about SoloSprint is that its design allows for a person of any skill level and vehicle to participate, anything from a Hyundai Accent to a Dodge Viper, our multi-class system ensures that you have proper competition regardless of what you drive.
    Cost: $100-140/event entry fee plus yearly CASC-OR club membership and licensing costs. This does not include fuel & vehicle maintenance costs.
    Vehicle: Required and must be registered and maintained to meet certain basic standards.
    More info: Visit the Solo Sprint website for more info.
    Q: I want to spectatate first hand the different forms and styles of racing I can get involved in.
    A: The Canadian Sport Compact Series (CSCS) is the only series in Ontario that gives participants an opportunity to watch and participate in drag, drift and circuit racing at the same time. Their 2009 schedule includes 7 events held at various tracks in Ontario and Quebec ranging from Toronto Motorsports Park to Napierville.
    Cost: $20/event for spectators. Additional ˝ to participate in circuit, drift, or drag drift racing will apply.
    More info: Visit the Canadian Sport Compact Series website for more info.
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