High Performance
 

HIGH PERFORMANCE Circuit Driving

Course Preparation


Safety
The High Performance course is a full day on the track so wear and tear on your vehicle beyond normal road driving should be expected.  John Bowe Driving supply safety/ambulance attendance and have established numerous safety protocols to help everyone to stay safe while on this course. Your adherence to these safety protocols will determine your participation on the day, ie if you mess around and do anything deemed to be unsafe, you will be going home early.

Your Vehicle
The High Performance course is a full day on the track so wear and tear on your vehicle beyond normal road driving should be expected.  We recommend that you check (or have checked for you) the following items before attending the course to be sure that your car is in good roadworthy condition.
Check list;
- Tyres: Check that you have adequate tread levels and check your tyre pressures - Increase your tyre pressures 6-10 psi above manufacturers recommendations (if using road tyres - refer to your tyre dealer if using R Spec tyres). Wheel trims that may fall off should be removed and metal valve caps are recommended.  
- Fluid Levels: Check that you have adequate fluid levels - oil, radiator, fuel (bring a spare jerry can as a back up), etc.
- Loose Objects: Please remove any unnecessary loose objects from your car, including items from the boot.
- Spectators: The High Performance course is not a spectator event. For safety and insurance reasons no spectators are allowed, this includes onlookers, children, pets, etc.
- Helmet: You will need a helmet for all on-track activities. For Victorian based courses John Bowe Driving have a limited supply of helmets for hire ($25 per day) but these must be pre booked.
- Clothing: We recommend that you wear long sleeves, long pants and thin soled shoes. Racesuits are also recommended if you have one.
- Other: You will be spending some time outside of your vehicle. Please bring appropriate clothing for the conditions including; 
    - Summer, sunhat, sunscreen, insect repellant, drinking water.
    - Winter: Warm clothing, a beanie or scarf, water/wind proof jacket, golf sized umbrella.

What To Expect
The High Performance course is designed to push the limits of both the driver vehicle. Our instructors will help you to negotiate the driving activities throughout the day but you can take it at your own pace. You will find that you will have a great time enjoying your car in a controlled environment with professional tuition and without speeding tickets.  

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