Open Road Motorsports

“Learn from those who have gone before: you’re going to make mistakes, but make some new ones – don’t make the same ones we all did. You’re investing a lot of money in the event and your car – protect that investment by taking this course. It could be the best few hundred dollars you’ll spend.”
Jim Kenzie, Toronto Star and Motoring

2011 School

We are pleased to offer a 2 day Targa Newfoundland School. The school is devised for Grand Touring and Targa teams.
Day 1 focuses on basic navigation, team work and communications. Day 1 also includes a TSD rally using the same format as the Grand Touring category.
Day 2 focuses on the details: high speed driving techniques; advanced navigation and strategy.

(School Details outlined below)
We will run two schools in 2010. Although both schools cover the same subjects, the Mosport school will have a greater emphasis on high speed driving techniques while the the Newfoundland school will have a greater emphasis on navigation.

Test and Tune

Open Road will be hosting two test and tune days this year.

19 June 2011 – Mosport, Driver Development Track
Targa teams are welcome to participate in the testing group at our Mosport School. The DDT is a very tight and twisty track that provides a great place to test the braking and cornering ability of your Targa car. (note: this test day is included in the Mosport school entry)

xx August 2011 – Shannonville, Ontario
Shannonville is an excellent track for Targa testing. The track surface and corner characteristics are very similar to the critical stages at Targa. If your car works well at Shannonville, it should be competitive in Newfoundland. Private coaching is available at this event.

9 September 2011
A third test day may be offered in Newfoundland on Friday September 10th. If you are interested in a Newfoundland test day, please contact us.

Custom Training

We recognize the fact that not everyone can fit the schools into their busy schedules. To help overcome this challenge, we can take the Targa school on the road and bring the training to you. Programs can be put together for 1, 5, 10 or more teams. Please contact us to inquire about our custom training programs.

Coaching
Are you looking for the edge that will help you win your class or compete for the overall title? We can help. Private coaching is available.

Targa School Details
The Targa school is specifically tailored to the Targa event. The school focuses on the unique aspects of Targa competition including preparation, driving style, navigation and safety. Techniques for both Grand Touring and Targa competitions are covered.

Students successfully completing the course will qualify for a Targa Competition license.

Course Content

Introduction to Targa

Team Communications
Navigation
Driving Techniques
Strategy
Preparing for Targa

Navigation School

Navigator’s duties
Preparing for Targa
Route Books
Communicating with your driver
Stage Preparation
Important Calculations
Timekeeping
Rally Computers
Timing Control
Putting it all together – a typical Targa day

Track Sessions

Sessions will focus on developing driver skills
Each driver will be assigned an instructor.
Instructors will accompany the students during these sessions
Lapping Techniques, Off Line Driving, Variable Surface Conditions

Timing Control

This practical session will illustrate and demonstrate timing control methods
Teams will experience mock timing controls before starting the practice rally

Practice Rally

The school will include two practice rallies to allow the students to demonstrate their new skills. Each practice rally will consist of timing controls, 2 special stages and 1 transit stage. Stages will not be timed but the students understanding, techniques and safe practices will be evaluated. Successful completion of the rally is required to pass the school

Inside Track – School Review September 2006

This is a great article written by Mark Atkinson of Inside Track Magazine. Mark attended the June 06 Mosport school.

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