Of course, all the cars looked the same.

One of the most helpful teaching techniques was a version of follow the leader. The instructors drove Audi's (faster around curves than any Audi you have ever been in). We had to follow along in groups of 3 or 4. It was a nice way to get a feel for the course.

Cruising down the straightaway.

On the second day, we did a methodical trip around the track. The intent was to learn the line, braking points, and such about every curve.

Two of our students chatting with an instructor.

A group of Panoz workers.

When you weren't driving, you waited and rested.

Our class: 23 men and one woman. Here is the one woman, Paige.

A car coming out of turn 12.

For all of two laps, we had an instructor in the car riding with us. While we thought it was helpful, it is apparently the part of the job they hate (fear) the most.