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Originally Posted by White05X3
There are a number of good ways to get started, but attending as many schools as possible is a great idea!
BMW CCA schools are a good value for the money because they offer excellent instruction, lots of track time and strict safety measures. If your local BMW CCA Chapter does not offer enough schools to meet your taste, try the local Porsche clubs also.
I really believe that the best way to learn is to start with auto-x. Do a dozen or so of these and then go to track events. IMHO auto-x if very good at exposing you to the subtleties of vehicle dynamics in a low speed, very safe environment. Once you master fine car control skills you will be better suited to tackle track days.
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Excellent advice!
The only thing I'd add is some reading to get your head in the right space and likely get more out of the schools.
My two favorite driving books are:
Speed Secrets by Ross Bently and
Going Faster by Skip Barber.
Have fun!
Dan