FRPS Charlotte Track Training Program

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Great time even though it was pouring. If you have the Dark Horse, definitely take up this offer, they’re the best.

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[Sofa King]

This was originally offered to all mustang owners... has that now changed?

 

[2BigPups]

Do they still put your last name on the windshield of the car you're driving, similar to the Mach 1 Track Attack?

 

[smurfslayer]

Do they still put your last name on the windshield of the car you're driving, similar to the Mach 1 Track Attack?

Yes.

I just did the 2 day course in mid May. You get 1 day courtesy of buying the Dark Horse, the 2nd day add on is a LOT of track time and it is _so_ worth it. For my class, it rained part of both days.

I was more than a bit hesitant to campaign a Mustang on track in the wet, but my last Mustang was a ’97 SVT, so thing have improved a lot. I was genuinely surprised at how well these HP Dark Horses stick, even when it’s wet.
First day is an abbreviated zero to hero style class. They instruct you on what to do, how to do it, take you to the drift brake course and skid car exercise. Both were fun and instructive. I need to do more to learn the ins and outs of getting that drift brake done right. All of us struggled with it a little, but had fun trying. The skid car was really insightful too, they put you into low speed, exaggerated skids to prompt you to recover and then illustrate to you how to do it. Then, it’s on to the Autocross. You get several practice runs where you get feedback from the staff, who are all really knowledgeable. Then you get 2x timed runs. If you get the fastest timed run:

https://www.mustang7g.com/forums/threads/track-attack.168022/



Then in the PM, it’s on to the r-oval. They take you out, show you the course, and you commence a series of “follow the leader” exercises where they push you to boundaries you probably thought out of reach. We started ours in the wet and it dried towards the end of day 1.
In the wet, you get to use slippery mode, which is freakin’ awesome btw. The cut in was so subtle, the first lap it happened, I didn’t even know it was there. It just felt like I was a bit slower out of the corner. The 2nd time I got on the gas earlier and t/c cut in until i got more grip. Once the track got dry enough, we used track mode.
Automatics are shifted manually throughout the course.

Getting to cut the Dark Horse loose is immensely fun. The brakes are nothing short of astounding. So long as you mind the brake markers ;-) On day one I hit the rev limiter in 6th on the straights, day 2 I was hitting the limiter in 7th . Passing is done only on the straights and you’re told bluntly to let faster traffic pass. Everyone did.

2nd day has only reinforcement classroom. For us, they reconfigured the track to a hairpin configuration because the morning was steady, but not heavy rain. This was really helpful, as it really let you focus on keeping the steering, throttle and brake input smooth. In the afternoon, it dried and we went for it in track mode again. 2x follow the leader sessions and then it’s all up to you.

Before I went, I even asked on here if the 2nd day, at 1800 smackers was “worth it”. I now know the answer and it’s YES.

 

[pecco1988]

unfortunately im the second owner of my DH, i dont think i qualify to go there

 

[Frogdog1]

Ford offers this two day event to new GT owners (and Eco Boost owners too I think), provided it is sheduled and done within a year of delivery. You drive their cars, not yours, and agree to pay for any and all damage to their cars up to totally replacing them if something happens.

I'm debating whether to go or not. I'm a long day's drive from Concord but could stay with family and split the travel time into two days pretty easily.

I think I would kick myself if I didn't do the event. The only thing I hesitate about is that I'm a very busy person. As I typed that, I just realized.......a too busy person......

 

[RKerr]

This was originally offered to all mustang owners... has that now changed?

They have different names for the programs, but yes, FPRS does have several programs to cover all levels of the mustang. I just looked up the eco-boost and GT owner site, https://track.mustangunleashed.com, and it is 100% worth checking out!

 

[RKerr]

Yes.

I just did the 2 day course in mid May. You get 1 day courtesy of buying the Dark Horse, the 2nd day add on is a LOT of track time and it is _so_ worth it. For my class, it rained part of both days.

I was more than a bit hesitant to campaign a Mustang on track in the wet, but my last Mustang was a ’97 SVT, so thing have improved a lot. I was genuinely surprised at how well these HP Dark Horses stick, even when it’s wet.
First day is an abbreviated zero to hero style class. They instruct you on what to do, how to do it, take you to the drift brake course and skid car exercise. Both were fun and instructive. I need to do more to learn the ins and outs of getting that drift brake done right. All of us struggled with it a little, but had fun trying. The skid car was really insightful too, they put you into low speed, exaggerated skids to prompt you to recover and then illustrate to you how to do it. Then, it’s on to the Autocross. You get several practice runs where you get feedback from the staff, who are all really knowledgeable. Then you get 2x timed runs. If you get the fastest timed run:

https://www.mustang7g.com/forums/threads/track-attack.168022/



Then in the PM, it’s on to the r-oval. They take you out, show you the course, and you commence a series of “follow the leader” exercises where they push you to boundaries you probably thought out of reach. We started ours in the wet and it dried towards the end of day 1.
In the wet, you get to use slippery mode, which is freakin’ awesome btw. The cut in was so subtle, the first lap it happened, I didn’t even know it was there. It just felt like I was a bit slower out of the corner. The 2nd time I got on the gas earlier and t/c cut in until i got more grip. Once the track got dry enough, we used track mode.
Automatics are shifted manually throughout the course.

Getting to cut the Dark Horse loose is immensely fun. The brakes are nothing short of astounding. So long as you mind the brake markers ;-) On day one I hit the rev limiter in 6th on the straights, day 2 I was hitting the limiter in 7th . Passing is done only on the straights and you’re told bluntly to let faster traffic pass. Everyone did.

2nd day has only reinforcement classroom. For us, they reconfigured the track to a hairpin configuration because the morning was steady, but not heavy rain. This was really helpful, as it really let you focus on keeping the steering, throttle and brake input smooth. In the afternoon, it dried and we went for it in track mode again. 2x follow the leader sessions and then it’s all up to you.

Before I went, I even asked on here if the 2nd day, at 1800 smackers was “worth it”. I now know the answer and it’s YES.

Hey group buddy, I wasn't sure it was you till I looked at the picture you posted and saw my shoe at the top of the frame. Where did you end up putting your cone?

 

[smurfslayer]

Great to read from a Track Attach brother @RKerr

It’s Right by my Raptor Assault participation trophy!
just out of arms reach on my desk right now.

This was my first foray on to a race track in almost 25 years. I’d previously tracked several times at Summit Point, WV. Man I’ll bet the Dark Horse would really do well there.
I was going to just do the single day but y’all here convinced me to say what the heck, spend the money, learn some skills. I definitely picked up the pace throughout day 2, but turns 10 & 11 owned me the whole day. I kept falling back to my bike - ride in, hammer the brakes, square off the corner and WFO out. I could see Bill C. do it better over and over but I just had trouble leaving that comfort zone. I got better, but Bill is just carries so much more speed in the turns there.

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