DRIVING C8 CORVETTES at RON FELLOWS / SPRING MOUNTAIN ~ PART 1 of 3 Episodes!
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- Опубліковано 1 жов 2024
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Today’s Upload; it’s Coffee with Conti, a conversation about my trip and we share a FUN clip of the HOT LAP but also talk about why I want you to and why YOU SHOULD ATTEND this class.
Part 1 of 3 today, thanks for watching
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Hi Rick!
If you don't own a Corvette (yet!), can you drive a car at Spring Mountain, or do you need your own car? Love this!
Margaret in Chicago
And NO-you don't look stupid!
For today, I’ll refer to you as Ambassador Conti. You ARE the main reason I stopped dreaming and started driving (my new 2020) C8. Because of you, I attended Ron Fellows at Spring Mountain in February and was blown away by the overall experience. All who attend will leave this school with so much more confidence when back behind the wheel of their own Corvettes. The fact Chevrolet helps with the cost of attending is a great “rebate” against the purchase price. After my “Hot Lap - thrill ride” our group reconvened to discuss what had just happened. Two questions came up that are worth repeating. Someone asked what mods are done by Ron Fellows Driving School in preparing their cars. I was amazed to hear all the cars are bone stock Z51s. Another guy asked “what’s the one best mod you can have on a new C8”? The instructor’s answer…..”driving lessons for the owner”……. BAM!!!
Hi Rick, hope you’re well. I snagged a Z06 allocation from Rydell Chevy and ordered my Z06 on 3-17. Last week it hit 3400 and I learned it was going on the assembly line this coming Friday4-28. It becomes a car on Monday, 5-1. I’m getting a 70th Anniversary Carbon Flash convertible. It should show up in Calif. by 5-15 to 5-20. I still follow most of your Vlogs. Best wishes, Larry
Ricky, you were using the climate control wall as an Oh shit handle. Lol 😂 😆 🤣
LMAO....yes sir!
Hi Rick ready to be put in line for an allocation this is the Lexus guy . This is Bryan I am already a subscriber for your channel. Whatever you need from me I am ready so I can go to Ron Fellows the weekend my car comes in.
Great video.
Watching your video ,is going to cost me a lot of money and time in the dog house. Lol
Thank you
P.s. c8 2nd at 24 hours Le Mans
As a long time corvette owner I have some idea how to handle ,respect the limits of the car. This car has created a lot of first ti.e corvette owners,they should definitely attend the Ron Fwllows driving school as will i.thar would eliminate a l I t of these cars be I ng wrecked. By the way you looked like anyone would when a pro is driving you around and teaching you. Great job Rick
Still GREAT watching the second time. Will be watching the hot lap multiple times. Strong 💪🏽Vlog Rick‼️
-Barrington
Rick, ALL of what you said is spot on about Ron Fellows. I just got back from my two days and have this to say: There are a few times in life when you simply MUST look at it as what does it give you, not what does it cost you. This is one of them. DO NOT pass it up.
Thank you we are still yet to share more of my trip from a year ago august stay tuned - trying a life experience there for sure
I didn't know how bad I sucked driving until I took the hot lap! I couldn't keep my butt in the seat. Better take the Dramamine when they offer it .
Thanks Carl....so true sir....we all felt that way...I did not need the Dramamine though (grin)
Batteries to power…Turbines to speed!
😃😃😃👍👍👍👍👍☕☕☕that was great 💓👍
Another , Beautifully done RICK CONTI ,Corvette Video !! Lost for Words Actually , U Touched Everything From A-Z Well Done My Friend Rick , Made My SUNDAY , Complete , TY !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Can your kid take the class with you or is it just the 1 C8 owner? If they can how old do they have to be?
He can, you just have to pay normal price is all , worth it!
Would love to see you do some track day stuff in the future, as you mentioned. As you know, you don’t really get a feel for what this car was designed to do until you hit the road course. Public road driving is sporty, but NOTHING like the track!! THATS where the Vette shines, ANY generation at that 👍
#63 @ 2nd not bad, C8-R will get em next year
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Another fantastic VLOG Rick and Ron Fellows Hot Lap you did with the driver. Everyone wearing the helmets and gear look like your ready to make a new C8 Lego Movie LOL Looks like it was lot of fun and HOT TEMPS 110 degrees being dry desert environment and scenery looked great. Tom from SC. Have great day Rick
Rick, I’m here in Pahrump, NV, ready to start my first day at Ron Fellows. I feel like a kid on Christmas morning, waking up at some ungodly hour because I’m too damn excited to sleep! Thanks for the bread videos.
A tip for those who will be planning their Ron Fellows experience: The course price includes ONE nights stay. You had ass on a second night - only one - at their reduced rate. In actuality, you might want three nights if you are like me, flying into Vegas the day before, 2 days of classes, then flying home at a decent hour the fourth day, as you have to drive back to Vegas, return your rent car, all that. Be SURE to book well ahead of time, and add your second Ron Fellows night when booking. That third night - if you go that route - is entirely on you. Enjoy!
I’d have a hard time getting back in the car and not driving like that once I got home.
LOL.....I know what you mean
Mr. Conti I need to look into that school,,iam just over 400 miles. I really don't feel confident. Rick I have so much to learn 🤯! Rick,,Stop Dreaming and Start Driving!! Rick,,Keep it real my friend 👍
Thanks Drew, I am going back....I know you will get out of it as much as I did....make sure you tell Donna I said to call (wink)
I look forward to this every Sunday morning .
Had a blast when I went for the C7…looking forward to going again shortly for the C8 along with my Dad! 👍
Did Spring Mountain last November in the C7 ZO6 and the same track you were on. AWESOME EXPERIENCE. I can’t stress enough what a awesome time it was. I was placed in the fast group and had the fastest time in the class. It seems like the number on thing they hit on was keeping the car balanced with the brakes. The strangest part of the track is after you come out of the first hard turn after the long straight away and you have the long right hand turn with the road surface leaning left. I just stuck to his bumper and figured if his car can do it mine will too. While you are in Nevada take the helicopter ride to the Grand Canyon and do the Skywalk, make a mini vacation out of it.
Rick could you feel any differences between their Z51 test cars and your non-Z51 version? Would you have ordered the Z51 package now that you have experienced the differences?
I’m at the driving school right now…my mind is blown! Amazing! Never knew all that the C8 was capable of!!!
Rick put my name in a couple months ago and got the call a seat had opened so I just got back from spring mountain and the experience was absolutely incredible. As you said the amount of track time was unbelievable. I felt the class time was great but also to give you chance to catch your breath ☺️. I felt the wet track was the most street useful part of the course. C8 owners DO NOT let this opportunity pass you bye you'll definitely regret it
How did you like driving on the white course?
Better than I thought preferred the other one by the club house
Rick, great video. I'm on the wait list for my first new Corvette and I plan to attend Spring Mountain. I have to ask you about the shirt that Jim from San Antonio is wearing, the Jake with the blue line flag. Any idea where I can get one like it? Thanks and keep up the great work.
If anyone had any doubts about attending the Spring Mountain class, they should watch your video on corvette crashes & things that make you cry. Some (not all) of the drivers in the video wouldn’t be in that situation if they had taken the class. Looking forward to part 2 and 3.
My C8 still I. Order moved
From 21 model to 22. Who know when I will get it. How much it cost and what is include for the Ron diving school .
I finally got to see this (and will see the others later) I'm signed up for Feb with 2 others from our Corvette Club. Excited, but kinda scared too.
I WILL be doing this, once you sell me my car. Been dreaming, wanna start driving! Sure hope I’m getting close in your list. Great video and I can’t wait for the rest of them.
Great vlog as always Rick!
I don't think you looked strange at all.
You were just consentrating on the track, and driving procedures!
I had previously thought I wouldn't go this route if I ever got the call for ordering my
C 8.
But you have changed my mind! It looks like an invaluable experience!
Clearly and positively AWESOME content!! 👍👍
Is the Spring Mountain Merch available online?? I can't seem to find it anywhere. Thanks!
Great job Rick! I will definitely will do the Ron Fellows driving school. My brother did it with the C7. I'm still waiting for my Z51 2022
Great video Rick. I have an 18 yr old son that wants to do this with me, is this a good thing for a young relatively inexperienced driver?
Love your insight and that other drivers reaction when you were finished, very real and genuine response!
Hey Rick, I was looking forward to this Vlog! Great job!!! Can't wait to get my allocation from you and take delivery of my new C8.
My Wife and I are going to book Ron Fellows right away. Looking forward to the next Vlogs
How's it going Rick quick question do you have a guess or have a idea what's the base price going to start at for the new E Ray and Z06 coming out.
Rick, my son will be with me, how old is Ryan?
18, BE 19 NEXT MONTH
I attended this driving school in 2017 after I purchased my 2017 Z06. I agree with Rick…I learned so much about me as a driver, what to do and what not to do and so much about the vehicle. The folks at the school showed us way more than the dealer showed me when I purchased my car.
I am so glad I went. I was also physically and mentally exhausted upon completing the course. I highly recommend the school for new and seasoned Corvette owners!
?seasond ? 60 year holder CDL today.
Gotta do this!
Attended in May 2021, one of the best experiences I have ever had. If you have a C8 you MUST attend this school. Great instructors. The staff from security who checks you in, to those that feed you and everyone else is top notch and so professional.
Awesome vid Rick, thanks. Did the Spring Mt school in the C7. The instructors are really the best and sooo looking forward to doing it again in the C8. I'll be calling soon to order my C8 HTC.
Rick - I am off to Spring Mountain this weekend... Hoping to love it!
Very rare when I’m speechless. The whole experience made me a better driver for all of my vehicles. Rick is 100% correct please attend when you can. Ryan was a stud out there driving. Plus he is a great young man. I wonder if our insurance companies will give us a discount for attending?
They really should!
Hey I just saw something they forgot on the C8. The grip you had on the console during the fast lap made me realize they forgot the oh sh#t handle. Cant wait to go there and keep up the great work.
Great marketing Rick, dropping this video as LeMans ends. I feel the need for speed!
wink wink, thanks for watching
Going to the driving school in October…Can’t wait!
Sign me up Rick, sign me up! Awesome vlog. That looks like so much fun to learn the capabilities of the car and yourself. Got to get this car!!!
I should of gone.... C7 grand sport owner. When I get the C8 Z06 I WILL go.
Was at Ron Fellows end of April. I agree with you 100%.
Great vlog your enthusiasm is over the top doing it with your son will make great memories. Currently on C8 wait list, but still putt around in my C7.... thanks
Can't wait. Im first time C8 and first time Corvette owner. I can't wait to experience this in a few weeks.
Ron Fellows is great. Did it in 2015 and learned a lot. But went in November when it was cooler.
Great Vlog! Spring Mountain seems to be a pretty awesome place and experience. Thanks for sharing a portion of your experience. Can’t wait to see the rest! Enjoy the rest of your Sunday!
I’ve done the C7 class at Spring Mountain it is totally awesome it is a must do more than once
Thank you Rick. I really enjoyed this video.
I would love to go to a training but I’m notbb by interested in racing.
Sign me up. I hope I can make it before my year is up. I'm excited
Great vlog. Looking forward to your how to videos especially the proper way to do launch control 😁
Rick… unbelievable, Fantastic….Loved watching and listening to you and instructor. By the way, what is “live braking” ? The instructor keep calling out that instruction. Thanks !
Thanks for that what he was saying was LIGHT brake 😏😏😏
Thanks wee the Dragon run. I can't find it.
Breath, Look ahead, be patient in the turn and enjoy. Want to go again.
Smoooooth oooooperateeeeer!! Track day theme song!
keep the great work
Rick, looks like you had a blast!!! Excellent vlog!!! Thanks for sharing your experience!!! Hey dude keep your hands on the wheel!!! 🤣👍❤
LOL, thanks! I'm Italian....talk with my hands.. LOL
You ran a different track from the one my class was on. The dry heat dehydrates you quickly and they caution you to hydrate. I'd hydrated plenty but was still light headed and mentioned it while driving with the instructor. He asked if I lived near the coast and I do. He said light headedness might be sensitivity to altitude change, so that might have affected your son. But altitude or not, nothing spoils this unique experience! Looking forward to your 7500 mile service talk and whether or not to add 2L trans oil to non Z51 cars.
? 2L trans oil ?
Thanks for the great ride at Spring Mt. - could not even get my sip of coffee in as I was glued to the screen. Looking forward to part 2.
It's been 2 weeks where is part 2 lol
You were laser FOCUSED!!! Eye of the 🐅! Those faces lol!
LO L indeed, thanks for watching!
Looks like you guys ran a different layout than my class did.
Rick, your focusing, all good.
Ron fellows is a must after I get my C8
Great one Rick! Thank you.
Where are part 2 and 3? Would love to see them.
Rick, will you be attending the Carlisle show this up coming week (probably not, I am sure you are still busy processing your 2022 allocation orders here..!)..? Because, you never know if the new C8 Z06 might make a surprise quick drive-by appearance in camo - just like the C8 Stingray did in camo back in 2019 in front on the NCM. :-)
Hi Rick. Famous last words from ppl I hung with after they took the two week course at Spring Mountain back in 07. "I'm not doing that in my car. Ever! That's why we all are going there to do it in their cars". Almost to a one of them after they got back from that course they were talking about passing Tech Inspection with their vettes, and going off to NJ Motorsports Park, The Glen, VIR, Pocono, Lime Rock. This is a very strong fever if you get infected badly! LOL It can be a lot of fun, and it can be very addictive. The more competitive a person you are, the more cubic dollars it will cost you. I don't know what's harder on a car: autoX or HPDE's? Just be aware, and have fun. Save the Wave!
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When I went in 2016 on the ride a long, HOT LAP, with the trainer I became Motion Sick and it did make my second day difficult to get back on the track. This year, In May, I brought Dramamine with me and I DIDN"T do the ride a long. What the training crew teach, is as you said, not only for the track but in your everyday driving. As I have said in past comments Ron Fellows Driving School is so worth the investment in going and learning about your C8 Corvette.
looking forward to more Ron Fellows material. My TPW Is 8/30. Thinking about going April/ May timeframe with my son also.
Hey Rick, fantastic first Ron Fellows vLog, can't wait for more RF videos from you. Yeah, I have not done the RF Spring Mountain track school yet, but I have tracked my C8 at Road America in May, and Autobahn County Club in June/July/August so far this year. I want to try the Mid-Ohio track out by you as well here - maybe we could meet up there one day and do an HPDE track-day there - once you ready to try Mid-Ohio out (next year...???). And I would love to attend this RF school too, but I am already over my 1 year purchase time with the C8 - should I try calling Donna anyways here to see if I can still get my C8 purchase discount for this school ..? Rick, do you have any pull and can help me out with that..? :-)
I watch lemans while ago
Until I saw this AND spoke with Rick on phone about an upcoming car addition (Darth Vader?), I felt yes, the feeling of The FORCE and will be calling Donna so both MY son Adam and myself can experience Ron Fellows driving training. This change of heart was because of your experience there and how hard they work with participants. So true as Rick explains that gettin your butt out on the track gives a person that bit of additional confidence and experience to truly appreciate the cars’ capability and performance. Too bad that Ryan had some tough times but great reason for Ron Fellows group to let Rick and his son come back as these folks are truly ambassadors for not only Corvettes but specifically Ron Fellows training and deserving of a retake. Donna Ill be calling! Thanks again Rick (and Ryan) the team at Ron Fellows and hoping Rick might be allowed to also get post cards of those guys on the track for some of Ricks special customer friends (hint hint). May the FORCE be with you and your son Rick! Hoping Ryan can get a retake and let me know as I’d like to schedule same time with my son! Two proud Dads would be awesome but it will only give our sons a chance to laugh at us (not your driving) and I was truly impressed by how serious you took your experience there. Thanks again for changing my mind on taking the course as I believe many will follow!-Stephen
Love to see the footage from Spring Mountain and hope to go myself after you sell me the 2024 Z06 I plan to order. I was at my second track day ever yesterday in Canaan NH and had the privilege of having a track day companion that had his new 2021 Z06 at the track for the first time for the both of them and he is 75. I have to say my 2007 Z51 with some extra ponies under the hood which made us even in that department couldn't stay with him when we both hit the corners right. I was going offer to switch cars for a run but I am pretty sure I know what the answer would of been. LOL We did take his car down to lunch which allowed me to ride in my first C8 and at the gas pumps a local fueling up his truck asked,What is that car?? Have a great week and look forward to the next download.
If I had a father like Rick in my younger days, I’d have turned out to be an even crazier passionate car guy than I am right now. Scary thought. Rick is one of my enablers. I refuse treatment or therapy, especially when it comes to Corvette. 🤪😂🤣😂🤣
Congrads on your accomplishment and a refreshed format; the typical office and delivery posts were getting a little stale. Old Fred (2022 HTC coming) CT
I went last month. It was awesome. Learned so much about the car but more importantly about my driving and trusting the car. The c8 is amazing and even though I’ll never track mine, it’s one of those experiences that every corvette owner should try. Thanks for sharing your experience.
That sure brought back a lot of good memories of my Spring Mtn experience with the ZR1. Glad you are featuring your time there in several videos. I need to get a C8 and go back again!
Making memories Rick, everyone that buys a C8 should take in the Ron Fellows Experience. Not only does it make you a better driver but you gain more respect and confidence in driving a C8 Corvette.
Rick, thanks for sharing your RF experience. It is worth the price of admission. I learned so much about my C8 at RF, especially the non-track driving exercises. I had a blast!
Where are parts 2 and 3?
Been to Spring Mountain twice and ready to go back. I was so much more comfortable the second time but still way off from the instructors levels. First class facility.
I was really enjoying the video today watching it with my head phones on and then it happened! The ending scene when the music came on.... I went into full smile mode. My wife looked at me and said why are you smiling? I told her I was just blowing off some steam!!👊👊👍👍
Rick, I really enjoyed the vlog, it was awesome! What a great learning curve and experience for you and Ryan! Thanks for sharing and I hope to some day do the same at Ron Fellows when I get my new C8! TY again👍🏻
The only facial expressions that I saw (that were worth of comment) were 'miles of smiles'; thanks for sharing Rick.
I hate being a passenger in a racing situation, I'd be holding on too.Everyone should take advantage of this.I see so many peoples driving that makes me go hmmm!
Took the class with a friend in July. We both got our cars within a week of each other and he had to talk me in to going,,,, best decision ever! And you are right about learning about your car and what is is able to do the class was GREAT!
I can’t wait to take my son out there with me!
Keep your eyes on the road and hands on the steering wheel.
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All good
Hi Rick, WOW! Those guys are good.
That takes drivers ed to the extreme.
Great job with the video takes. 👍👌
You nailed it!! I did that in my C7, best time in a CORVETTE. every Corvette owner needs to do it!!
Ron Fellows a must. Question, were the Driver Coaches left foot braking?
Going to Spring Mountain was a fantastic experience. I’ll go again. 👍👍👍