Looking for mentors - autox, hpdes, w2w racing

[gran racing]

I'm getting closer to launching the mentor program and new website. Before I can make the "application" for students, I need to obtain some mentors for various forms of motorsports including autocross, HPDEs, time trials, and/or Club Racing.

If you have experience in any of these areas, sign-up! I'm totally serious when I say you'll enjoy helping others begin their addiction and it will not take much of your time. For most students, just knowing they can speak with someone for a few minutes is extremely reassuring. I remember how confusing and intimidating it was when I started racing - don't you?

To enroll as a mentor, please complete the short form located at:
http://goaheadtakethewheel.com/mentor.php

(The rest of the site is still being worked on but will be released in the next month or so.)

[lateapex911]

I haven't checked out what Dave is up to here...I don't have to. Great stuff Dave, you are giving selflessly to the sport.

I signed up. Well, to test the site...nobody would want me as a mentor!

[gran racing]

Thanks Jake. I'm a little nervous about starting this program and getting enough mentors signed up (hint, hint ). SCCA said they'll post an announcement when we're ready to start accepting students.

Here's a bit more information that might help...

Your time commitment: Honestly, not much. The goal is to have someone a noob can contact either via e-mail and/or phone (totally up to you) to talk to about some of the basics. Basically just be someone a person new to racing can get some reassurance from.

The point of this is not for you to walk a person through every step of getting out on the track nor coach them on driving technique. This will be clearly stated to people on the student application. In the next month or so, I'll be putting up the contents of the book I wrote online for people to access for free which details many of the steps necessary for them to get out there. (I should probably also note there will also be no charge for students to enroll into the mentor program.)

Level of experience you need to have: If you've gotten out on the autox course or race track a few times, you can absolutely help!

If at any point you want to be removed from the list, have questions or need some advice with something related to your student, or feel that your student would be a better match for someone else for whatever reason, that won't be a problem.

Please take a moment to think back to when you first started and how just a small amount of reassurance can truly make a difference. Below is a link to the brief form for you to complete. Thank you for your support with this!

[924Guy]

Submitted my info - good work!

[lateapex911]

You're gonna have more mentors than needy candidates, I bet. Great idea.

[gran racing]

That's a really tough one to call. Trying to find the balance will be a challenge.