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Learning the line at the Lexus Performance Driving School

When you want to learn how to control a rear-wheel drive sports car with V8 power, head to Laguna Seca and learn from Lexus.

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Emme Hall
I love two-seater, RWD convertibles and own a 2004 Mazdaspeed Miata for pavement fun and a lifted 2001 Miata for pre-running. I race air-cooled Volkswagens in desert races like the Mint 400 and the Baja 1000. I have won the Rebelle Rally, seven-day navigational challenge, twice and I am the only driver to compete in an EV, the Rivian R1T.
Emme Hall
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If you want to get the most out of your ride, it's a good idea to get some professional instruction.

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The Lexus Performance Driving School is a great introduction to car control and finding that racing line.

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The one-day class takes place at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca, home of the infamous Corkscrew turn.

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You'll be driving the company's V8 sports cars, the GS F, RC F and LC 500.

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Expect to get the rear end a little squirrely on the skid pad.

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An autocross course shows you what happens at the car's handling limits.

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On this section the goal is to drive as fast as possible through a course marked with cones -- without hitting any.

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It may look easy but trust me, it's like lighting your hair on fire and jumping down an elevator shaft. Everything happens very, very fast.

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Of course, there is plenty of time spent on the race track itself. Keep scrolling for more photos from the Lexus Performance Driving School.

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