Tim ---
A couple thoughts….
Not "everyone" needs instruction -- or can afford it… at any given time. If an event is all day -- an instructor could ride with many different drivers. And there are guys such as yourself - Pozzi - etc all that might offer their services for a fee - to those that have gone beyond the basics and are looking to improve etc. So perhaps a combination of "pro" -- and "pro level but not pro instructor".
My thinking is here - that as we all know - you're not going to go from a couple auto x last year - to being qualified to go full tilt on a road course with a couple instructor ride alongs. There's not only the seat time - but the car set up etc… So to me - this needs to be "building block" style. A person should come away with "things to think about and study" -- and then practice on the auto x etc - and then next time they can - they need some more instructor seat time.
I guess my point might be that this is more "democratic" process…. where perhaps the expense is shared by all --- somewhat…. i.e., the fees for entry might be $50 higher than otherwise -- and the STUDENTS that need/want the instruction - pay an extra fee… (not sure what that would look like - but my democratic approach is an effort to bring that down some).
Now --- what EVERYONE at the event might get for their extra "cost" is the Pros discussing the lines at that track - the braking zones - some "tips" etc BEFORE or during breakfast…. and again at LUNCH… etc. So that EVERYONE would get some good input from the entire experience.
These are just thoughts here… not "do this or don't do that". Just trying to put thoughts to paper.
Love ya buddy!
GW
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