First, the name Captfred is legitimate. I'm a licensed 100 ton master "boat driver", but that's not important.

I'm currently driving my 6th Jag, an XF. Previous was 2 XJs, 2 S-Types, and 1 XK. I've already decided on the 7th!! The new F-type is awesome. I'd post a picture of me in it but I don't have those rights yet. (or don't know how).

Over Valentine's weekend I attend the Performance Driving Academy in Austin TX at the Circuit of the Americas. (F1 Track). It was fantastic! I know all 20 turns intimately. The first thing they told us was:

1. Don't try to impress us, you can't.
2. Don't try to scare us, we already are.

I accomplished both. #2 was in Austin doing 143 and a late brake into turn 12. I still hit my mark perfectly.

I accomplished #1 two weeks later at the Charlotte Alive event (same drivers, same cars) when I performed a perfect drift around a 180 degree corner that Roberto Guerrero said, "that was amazing". I looked over and said, "it ought to be, you taught me that two weeks ago"

Many great shots and videos but I have no idea how to share.

 

welcome to the forum - great place to live/breathe anything jag - enjoy!

 

Welcome to the forum. That's a great story and sounds a lot like others who have done the driving academy. I hope to do that myself some day.

There's a friendly community here and be sure to checkout the XF section: XF and XFR ( X250 ) - Jaguar Forums - Jaguar Enthusiasts Forum

 

Welcome to the forum Captfred,

I been viewing some video of the Performance Driving events recently. It looks a great experience.

Enjoy the forum.

Graham

 

Welcome to the forum Captfred,

Good to have you with us.
Enjoy the forum.

If you haven't already done so you should add your car details to your signature to help others to help you.

 

Welcome to the forum Capt. Fred from a fellow Charlotte area member, albeit just over the boarder.

Enjoy all the site has to offer!

 

Hey there Captn and welcome aboard....... good to have you here with us here at Jaguarforums

Any useful site information you may need such as how to post pictures, edit signatures, add videos,
use the search facility etc, can be found here within the following link Helpful_information

Please also take the time to check out the regional section for your area!
There are lots of members local to you with the same interests with info on local dealers and possible meets.
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Please Jump on in and enjoy the site.................

 

Charlotte here too! Do you ever attend Cars and Coffee?