Drivers that are new to the Track Day experience get even more value out of the Dexter Autosport experience. Our lead instructors, Ken Wilden and David Empringham are, quite simply, the best in the business. More than just skillful, active, winning race car drivers, our instructors have been chosen for their gift of teaching – that rare ability to analyze each student’s unique skills and abilities and help them improve their techniques. A low 3:1 student to instructor ratio, and a full day of track time means students see immediate results. The program director, Howard Dexter, also spends time interacting with each of  the students. After 25 years of running performance driving schools, his unique skill set, and teaching abilities, allows him to custom tailor a program that will allow the students to develop into a fast , safe, and technically sound performance drivers. 

The Novice Driver’s First Day

•  A typical novice driver’s day begins early (7:00 am) with a tour of the Mosport Grand Prix Circuit led by instructors in their own cars. Travelling slowly – even stopping several times – around the complete circuit, students are introduced to every detail of the track they’re about to drive.

•  A series of warm up activities come next, beginning at a moderate pace, and gradually increasing in speed as drivers become comfortable with the driving line. Each student gets an opportunity in the second car position, learning more directly from the instructor car ahead.

•  Novice drivers then attend the 8:30 am Drivers’ Meeting, getting to know the other drivers, and review again the procedures of the day. There’s no intimidation factor here. We’re all in this for the same love of motorsport.

•  Before joining the cars on the track, students go through a simple half-hour classroom session on the physics and theory of driving dynamics, giving them a clear understanding of why the techniques they’re learning work the way they do.

•  On the track, student cars are identified with a yellow triangles, so more experienced drivers are more cautious and courteous under performance conditions.

•  Throughout the day, as confidence and skills continue to improve, students are encouraged to do laps on their own, with no restrictions on when or how long they may remain on the track. At any time, novice drivers have the option to bring an instructor along for further guidance and advice.