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Published on 04-10-2025 07:08 AM
2025 Advanced Driving Clinic !
Presented by SPDA and Toyo Tires
Special thanks to Ontario Time Attack
ONE DAY ONLY! LIMITED SPACE
In order to familiarize yourself with some of the terms you will be hearing, please take the time to skim through the SPDA ADC Reference Booklet.
Main point to remember is to relax, stay hydrated, and have lots of fun. We will make sure you receive the maximum amount of enjoyment while learning skills that can be applied to everyday driving.
Please note: Helmets are NOT required for this driving clinic, please disregard that section.
https://tinyurl.com/spda-adc-reference-booklet
Event Date and Cost
Dates: Sunday May 4th, 2025
Location: CMTP Driver Development Track Paddock
Google Maps: DDT Map
Cost: $60 ($20 extra for lunch)
Due to the facility availability, the clinic this year is a one day event. A limit of 22 students to ensure maximum drive time for the exercises scheduled.
Registration
Sign up at the SPDA site here: ADC 2025
About SPDA Advanced Driving Clinic
SPDA continues its tradition of offering first class instruction with a focus on lots of "Hands On" training for a value price. This event is open to all cars with instruction provided by qualified instructors. In car instruction will provide the students with narrative, and positive reinforcement in how to properly negotiate the exercises. The event is intended to be informative and fun, with focus on "FUN".
Pre-Requisite
All drivers must be Legally Licensed in Canada with a valid driver’s license (open to G1 and G2 license as well).
Automobiles must belong to the driver, or must have a consent form from the owner to be used for this type of event.
Agenda
Advanced Driver Training
(Start Time 8:30 am)
The day focuses on assisting the driver to get better acquainted with their cars. The exercises being instructed throughout the day will instill confidence in the student and teach the driver about how to exploit the limits of their cars in a safe controlled environment. Drivers will learn the limits of their daily driver through exercises specifically designed to get the driver and vehicle better acquainted with each other. Increasing the driver confidence through different exercises, focus on high-speed ingress and egress techniques. At the end of the day an autocross, putting into practice all the items learned will teach the student to look farther ahead, and to plan their course.
- In class general overview of principals that will be thought throughout the day (20 min)
- Seating Position
- Feet Position
- Hand Position
- Skidpad: Instruct the student to recognize “Understeer” and “Oversteer”
- Figure 8’s: Weight Transfer, Braking Points, Controlled Entry and Exit
- Threshold Braking, Braking with ABS
- Parallel Slaloms: Transitions
- In class advanced driving dynamics, looking ahead, and autox/track talk
- Mock Autocross Course: (Walk & Drive)
- Course Walk: Teaches the newcomer on how to read the layout of the track
- Autocross for the rest of the day putting your new skills to the test
Requirements for the clinic
- Water
- Appropriate Clothing - this event occurs outdoors rain or shine
- Umbrella
- Closed Shoes - No Sandals or heels
- Bring a lunch and snacks
- Driver’s License
- Automobile Registration
- Positive Mental Attitude - Ready to have the best time of your life with your clothes on
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