For the past decade, the NCM Motorsports Park has been the definitive destination for some truly remarkable Corvette driving experiences. Between offering a variety of available tour laps packages (in both their cars and yours), open track sessions, and HPDI/HPDE events, there has never been a shortage of opportunity to test your mettle on the park’s 3.2-mile road course.
But now, the NCM Motorsports Park has created a tiered driving school experience specially developed for Corvette enthusiasts and/or car fanatics of all skill levels looking to improve their abilities in a fun, educational environment.  Each of these programs help drivers gain greater familiarity with the MSP’s track while mastering driving fundamentals that will increase their proficiency and speed.
Each of the Driving Academy programs (there are three total) utilize a combination of classroom learning, paddock activities and on-track exercises to fully immerse attendees in a program that provide high-performance driving behind the wheel of either an eighth-generation Z51 Stingray or the all-new C8 Corvette Z06. Each program utilizes a different track configuration (East Course, West Course, or Grand Full), ensuring a unique experience for every skill level.
In April 2024, I was invited to participate in the MSP’s Level One Driving Academy program. Having previously completed both an HPDI and HPDE program at the NCM Motorsports Park, I approached the Level One Driving Academy program with a mindset that I would be attending an “HPD ‘Lite’” training experience. While (in some respects) that is exactly what this program turned out to be, it was also a far more immersive driving/coaching experience than expected.
