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Old 12-16-2013, 06:07 PM
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The very definition of Pro-Touring is that you take an old muscle car and improve the power, handeling and braking to the point it compares with modern sports cars. I think it is pretty safe to say we have been doing that almost without a second thought.

Thankfully Ron and Bill are turning the attention to the overlooked subject of building safety into our cars. I too feel that the safety equipment of our cars needs some serious attention and I am following the safety threads closely to make sure my car is safe. But I would like to see this safety discussion go one step further and include the subject of Driver Training on the level of a Bondurant or Skip Barber.

I would like to see events which include some serious performance Driver Training classes offered by experienced instructiors where the students could take the class driving their personal vehicle. I doubt anyone would argue the benefit of a Bonderant or Barber level driving class, but not everyone can easily afford the price. I think offering a performance Driving School event would attract a huge number of participants.
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