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The Porsche Sport Driving School-USA
(PSDS-USA) places drivers on the
amazing Barber Motorsports road
course for an experience of a lifetime.
Discover the fascination of Porsche,
go beyond your limits, enjoy thrilling
sports car dynamics, and more, with
a sophisticated program sure to
exceed your expectations.
At PSDS-USA we adhere to one
principle: learning by doing. You’ll
finely hone your driving skills—from
the basics of vehicle control to
applying for your own racing license —
all under the skillful guidance of some
of the country’s most accomplished
race drivers. It ’s no wonder many of
our students make use of the various
courses offered by PSDS-USA time
and time again to further develop their
skills and take another step toward
their core goal: more driving pleasure
per second.
The fantasy made real.
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This intensive one-day program at
Barber Motorsports Park begins with a
brief classroom session covering basic
vehicle dynamics and the driving line.
Participants then go through a series of
rotations: the Skid Pad, Performance
Driving Techniques, Autocross, and
track driving sessions. After lunch,
participants return to the autocross
track for the Autocross Challenge,
Lane Change, Skid Pad, and 911 Turbo
Launch Control exercises, before
spending the rest of the day lapping
the race circuit. While some schools
focus on classroom training in an effort
to limit vehicle use, we believe the best
place to learn is behind the wheel.
Precision – One-Day High Performance Driving Course ($1,800)
Schedule7:30 – 8:00 Registration and Breakfast
8:00 – 9:00 Introduction and Classroom Session: Vehicle Dynamics Line
9:00– 12:00 Driving: Track Sessions, Skid Pad, Autocross, and Performance
Driving Techniques/Slalom
12:00– 1:00 Lunch
1:00 – 4:00 Driving: Track Sessions, Autocross Challenge, Lane Change,
Skid Pad, and 911 Turbo Launch Control
4:00 – 4:15 Instructor Hot Laps
4:15– 4:45 Program Close
4:45 – 5:15 Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum Tour
Schedule and cars used are subject to change.
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Our most popular course, the two-day
performance program at Barber
Motorsports Park, begins with a brief
classroom session covering vehicle
dynamics and the driving line.
Participants then meet at the track for
a series of rotations through the Skid
Pad, Performance Driving Techniques,
Autocross, and track sessions. The
first afternoon is spent mastering the
proper driving line and the many
technical corners of the track while
sharpening basic skills at the
Autocross, Skid Pad, and Lane
Change. Then it's off to dinner with
the instructors at the Grand Bohemian
Hotel. The morning of day two is
dedicated to track sessions, heel/toe
downshifting, competing in the
Autocross Challenge and participating
in cornering drills.
In the afternoon, participants will drive
a Porsche Cayenne SUV on the off-
road course, join the Skid Pad Team
Competition, and experience 911
Turbo S Launch Control. They will
also continue to refine their skills with
more track sessions. Hot Lap rides
with instructors wrap up the program
with a thrill.
Performance – Two-Day High Performance Driving Course ($3,200)
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Day One Schedule7:30 – 8:00 Registration and Breakfast
8:00 – 9:00 Introduction and Classroom Session:
Vehicle Dynamics and Driving Line
9:15 – 12:30 Driving: Track Sessions, Skid Pad, Autocross,
and Performance Driving Techniques/Slalom
12:30 – 1:15 Lunch
1:30 – 4:30 Driving: Track Sessions, Autocross, Skid Pad,
and Lane Change
4:30 – 5:00 Day One Review
7:00 – 8:30 Dinner at the Grand Bohemian Hotel
Day Two Schedule7:30 – 8:00 Breakfast
8:00 – 9:00 Classroom Session: Review Heel/Toe
Downshifting and Off-Road
9:00 – 12:00 Driving: Track Sessions, Autocross Challenge,
Skid Pad, and Downshifting
12:00 – 1:00 Lunch
1:15 – 4:00 Driving: Track Sessions, Cayenne Off-Road,
Skid Pad Team Competition, and 911 Turbo
Launch Control
4:00 – 4:15 Instructor Hot Laps
4:15 – 4:30 Program Close
4:30 – 5:15 Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum Tour
Schedule and cars used are subject to change.
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This advanced course is offered to
former graduates of the PSDS-USA One-
Day Precision or Two-Day Performance
course at Barber Motorsports Park.
The Master's course is designed to
take previous participants, who have
gained basic skills and knowledge, to
the next level of performance. We begin
by polishing car control skills through
practice on the Skid Pad, Cornering Drill,
and Autocross where drivers will receive
in-depth instruction on techniques and
track-orienting sessions. Dinner with the
instructors at the Grand Bohemian Hotel
caps off the day.
Since honing driving skills is all about
track time, the key objective of day two
is to maximize time during the open
track sessions, including sessions in
the GT3 RS and 911 Turbo S.
Precision Course or Performance Course completion required.
Masters – Two-Day High Performance Driving Course ($4,800)
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Day One Schedule:7:30–8:00 Registration and Breakfast
8:00–9:15 Introduction and Classroom Session:
Vehicle Dynamics and Driving Line
9:15–12:30 Driving: Track Sessions, Skid Pad,
Basic Training Drill, and Autocross
12:30–1:15 Lunch
1:15–1:45 Detailed Track Tour
1:45–4:45 Driving: Track Sessions, Autocross,
Lane Change, and Throttle Steering
7:00–8:30 Dinner at the Grand Bohemian Hotel
Day Two Schedule:7:30–8:00 Breakfast
8:00–8:45 Classroom Session: Review and Open Lapping
Procedures
9:00–12:00 Driving: Track Sessions, Throttle Steering,
Trail Braking, and Autocross Challenge
12:00–1:00 Lunch
1:00–4:00 Driving: Track Sessions
4:00–4:15 Instructor Hot Laps
4:15–4:45 Program Close
4:45–5:15 Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum Tour
Schedule and cars used are subject to change.
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The ability to know where the limits
are and to comfortably control the
car is what separates an amateur
from a professional driver. This
program at Barber Motorsports Park
focuses on two areas: first, developing
car control skills and learning to drive
a car at the limits of adhesion; and
second, refining the fundamentals
of performance driving on the track.
Participants will develop advanced
skills in how to optimize the vehicle
at the limits with electronic aids
turned off. They will fine-tune their
understanding of vehicle dynamics,
like how to correct oversteer, and
learn to control a perfect drift by
combining steering and throttle
control. Course instructors will also
show participants how to induce
and control trail brake rotation for
increased confidence on the track.
In addition to the Carrera S and
718 Boxster S, participants will drive
the GT3 RS and 911 Turbo S, and
gain valuable insight and information
through video and data analysis.
Masters Course completion required.
Masters R – One-Day Advanced Car Control and Lapping Day ($2,400)
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Schedule7:30 – 8:00 Registration and Breakfast
8:00 – 9:00 Introduction and Classroom Session:
Review, Flags, and Lapping Procedures
9:00 – 12:15 Driving: Track Sessions, Skid Pad–Drifting, and
Friction Circle–Drifting
12:15 – 1:00 Lunch
1:00 – 4:00 Driving: Track Sessions, Friction Circle–Drifting,
and Data Review
4:00 – 4:30 Program Close
4:30 – 5:15 Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum Tour
Schedule and cars used are subject to change.
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The Three-Day Masters RS–Race License Course is designed for graduates of our Masters program who are ready to further their skills to a racing level. Participants will experience demanding and comprehensive training and what promises to be the ultimate high- speed challenge. Unlike any other competition program, you will be trained by the world’s finest and most highly skilled Porsche Certified Instructors, while driving the finest sports cars, including the GT3 RS and 911 Turbo S, at the exciting Barber Motorsports Park.
This course emphasizes the two most important components required to be successful in competition: track time and car control skills. You’ll start practice with basic racing fundamentals—such as heel/toe downshifting, braking, and skid control. From there, you’ll learn how
to push a Porsche to its limits. Over three days, you’ll be paired one-on-one with Porsche Certified Instructors, developing and honing key racing skills and strategy through passing exercises, qualifying techniques, and race starts. The in-car camera and data acquisition systems provide intense analysis of your driving techniques giving you the most complete training available. Upon successful completion of the Three-Day Masters RS–Race License Course, you will be eligible to apply for your Sports Car Club of America (SCCA) License.
Masters Course completion required.
Masters RS – Three-Day Competition Driving Course ($7,200)
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Day Three Schedule7:30–8:00 Breakfast
8:00–9:00 Classroom Session: Starts, Passing, and
Race Craft
9:15–12:00 Driving: Track Sessions with Passing Drill and
Data Review
12:00–12:45 Lunch
1:00–4:00 Driving: Track Sessions with Practice Starts
4:15–4:30 Program Close
4:30–5:15 Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum Tour
Day One Schedule:7:30–8:00 Registration and Breakfast
8:00–9:15 Introduction and Classroom Session:
Review, Flags, and Lapping Procedures
9:15–12:40 Driving: Track Sessions, Autocross, and
Basic Training Drill
12:40–1:15 Lunch
1:15–4:30 Driving: Track Sessions, Trail Braking, and
Throttle Steering
7:00–8:30 Dinner at the Grand Bohemian Hotel
Day Two Schedule:7:30–8:00 Breakfast
8:00–9:15 Classroom Session: Review, Skid Pad–Drifting,
Trail Brake Rotation, and Intro to Data
9:30–12:00 Driving: Track Sessions, Trail Brake Rotation,
and Skid Pad–Power Sliding
12:00–12:45 Lunch
1:00–4:00 Driving: Track Sessions, Skid Pad–Drifting,
Trail Brake Rotation, and Data Review
4:00–4:30 Instructor Hot Laps
7:00–8:30 Dinner at the Grand Bohemian Hotel
Schedule and cars used are subject to change.
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The Four-Day Masters RSR at Barber Motorsports Park is similar to the Masters RS course, with added emphasis on data and video analysis, car control skills at the Barber Proving Grounds Facility, and additional track time. This course is designed for graduates of our Masters program who are ready to further their skills to a racing level. It is the most comprehensive program available, with training given by the world's best instructors, in the most amazing vehicle line-up, including the GT3 RS and the 911 Turbo S.
Practice begins with basic fundamentals, such as heel/toe downshifting, braking, and skid control. You will then learn how to find limits and get 100 percent out of a Porsche. Over four days you will hone your racing skills and learn race strategy with passing exercises, qualifying techniques, track car setup, and race
starts. Instructors work one-on-one with you, coaching and challenging you to find every available fraction of a second. Our in-car camera and data acquisition systems provide intense analysis of your driving techniques, giving you the most complete training available. Upon successful completion of the Masters RSR−Race License Course, you will be eligible to apply for your SCCA License.
Masters Course completion required.
Masters RSR – Four-Day Competition Driving Course ($9,600)
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Day Three Schedule7:30–8:00 Breakfast
8:00–9:00 Classroom Session: Review, Passing Techniques,
and Race Craft
9:00–12:00 Driving: Track Sessions with Turn 5 Passing
Drill, Friction Circle–Drifting, and Data Review
12:00–12:45 Lunch
12:45–4:30 Driving: Track Sessions with Turn 7 Passing
Drill, Friction Circle–Drifting, and Data Review
7:00–8:30 Dinner at the Grand Bohemian Hotel
Day Four Schedule7:30–8:00 Breakfast
8:00–9:00 Classroom Session: Race Starts and
Track Car Set-up
9:00–12:00 Driving: Track Sessions and Data Review
12:00–12:45 Lunch
12:45–4:00 Driving: Track Sessions and Practice Starts
4:00–4:30 Program Close
4:30–5:15 Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum Tour
Day One Schedule7:30–8:00 Registration and Breakfast
8:00–9:15 Introduction and Classroom Session:
Review, Flags, and Lapping Procedures
9:15–12:15 Driving: Track Sessions, Autocross, and
Basic Training Drill
12:15–1:00 Lunch
1:00–4:30 Driving: Track Sessions, Trail Braking, and
Throttle Steering
7:00–8:30 Dinner at the Grand Bohemian Hotel
Day Two Schedule7:30–8:00 Breakfast
8:00–9:00 Classroom Session: Review and Procedures
9:00–12:00 Driving: Track Sessions, Skid Pad–Drifting, and
Trail Brake Rotation
12:00–12:45 Lunch
12:45–4:00 Driving: Track Sessions, Skid Pad–Drifting, and
Data Review
4:00–4:30 Instructor Hot Laps
7:00–8:30 Dinner at the Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum
Schedule and cars used are subject to change.
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Barber Motorsports Park in
Birmingham, Alabama, is home to
the Porsche Sport Driving School-USA
and is considered one of the most
challenging racing circuits in the
country. The professionally designed,
world-class circuit plays host to the
IndyCar Series and the MotoAmerica
Superbike Series. Not only has Barber
Motorsports Park made its name as
one of the most competitive locations,
changes, it demands your attention.
You will spend your time perfecting
the most efficient driving line,
smooth and steady driving,
trail braking techniques, heel/toe
downshifting, and car control skills.
While some schools focus on
classroom training in an effort to limit
vehicle use, we believe you should
learn behind the wheel from some
of the most qualified, patient, and
it is also widely seen as spectator
friendly with its perfectly manicured
landscape, which makes it the ideal
place for drivers of all levels to
experience Porsche Intelligent
Performance. In fact, some of the most
dedicated past and present Porsche
drivers have used the racecourse to
hone their skills and offer their expertise
as instructors. With 2.38 miles, 16 turns
and more than 80 feet of elevation
knowledgeable instructors in the
business. Beyond the track, the Barber
Vintage Museum, located at the circuit,
is a world-class facility with more than
1000 vehicles on display. Through
each program, you will be exposed to
the most highly refined performance
training models, methods, and
techniques available. You will become
a more efficient and safer driver, not
to mention a more inspired one.
Barber Motorsports Park
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A PSDS-USA event is the perfect way to
add excitement to a convention, corporate
meeting, or team gathering. It’s also a
great way to reward employees, recognize
key customers, and facilitate team-
building. Each program can be custom
tailored to completely fit your needs.
In addition to our one- and two-day
corporate programs on the main track,
we now offer half-day programs at the
new Barber Proving Grounds. The
track includes a large, high-banked
turn; a wet skid pad; and plenty of
paved area to extend the track or add
additional exercises like Performance
Driving Techniques, Lane Change, and
Launch Control.
To start your track event,
contact us at 770-290-7006 or
Custom Corporate Events
The Grand Bohemian is the host hotel
for the Porsche Sport Driving School-
USA, and is a great match for those
seeking a luxury getaway and the thrill
of driving the world's best sports cars
on a world-class track.
The Grand Bohemian is a Kessler
Autograph Collection hotel located
in the Lane Park development of
Mountain Book adjacent to the
Birmingham Botanical Gardens and
Zoo. The property features an on-site
art gallery, signature Poseidon Spa,
and vibrant rooftop bar.
For group rates and booking info,
please contact:
Tori Hayward
PSDS Event Services Manager
Grand Bohemian Mountain Brook
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