PEC - GT Experience or Sport Driving School (Own Car)

[moonigan]

I've managed to build up three PEC days over the past 12 months and have decided to roll them up into one and do either the GT experience or do the Warm up and Precision driving school which I would do in my own car. Has anyone done either or both that can offer some insight into them?

I can see huge positives of both. On the GT day I'd get to drive cars that even if I had the cash I'd be unlikely to own and still get some experience on how a 911 handles close to the limits without having to worry about wear and tear on my own car. The positives of the driving school is I suspect it has more focus on the driving in real world situations and would no doubt benefit me more long term. However because its done in my own car, tyres, brakes and fuel become significant additional costs.

[moonigan]

TDT said:

didn't know you could exchange these days for one of the PSDS courses... what did you do? call up the PEC?

I called the PEC last year about the GT experience and at the time they said I'd just need to pay the difference. I haven't spoken to them about the PSDS but I assume it would be the same and the voucher would be simply transferred.

Digga said:

First, WRT using own car, check with your insurer. Mine will only insure track days organised by recognised, accredited track day organisers (ATDO etc.) and so, even though IMHO, the PEC was a very safe, controlled sandpit to play in, they would not cover it.

I've done the GT experience. It was absolutely superb. You still get to drive a non-GT car and do all the kick-plate and ice hill stuff too.

I spoke with my insurer today and they are happy to cover the PSDS day after paying a £80 fee but my excess would increase to £3K for the day.

[moonigan]

Thanks for all the feedback its been really useful. I spoke to PEC today and the GT experience will use up two of my vouchers so I might try and make a day of it and try something else in the afternoon. I was offered the precision day in a GT3/RS but would have had to contribute £600.