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High Performance Driving Course

Saturday & Sunday, October 10th & 11th
Nashville SuperSpeedway, Lebanon, TN

What is The Minnie Challenge?

There are several opportunities to participate, whether you’ve just received your driver’s permit or are a competitive driver—all benefiting The Minnie Pearl Cancer Foundation. All programs are presented by the Phil Wicks Driving Academy. Please note this is a driver’s school, not a racing program.

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High Performance Driving Course

Saturday and/or Sunday, October 10th & 11th - 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Open to Novice, Intermediate & Advanced Drivers
Participants will learn in your own cars (or a rented Shelby Mustang perhaps) in a steady progression all about high performance driving. You will learn about speed braking, how to make your engine and tires really perform, and general vehicular control through a series of classroom sessions and track laps with trained instructors. This course is certificated which may reduce your insurance premiums! We are frequently told by registrants that this is one of the most exciting and valuable experiences of their lives. There is no doubt after completing the course curriculum you are a better, safer driver.

Entry Fee: $400 for one day registration and $650 for two day registration

 

Superbike On-Track Curriculum

Saturday and/or Sunday, October 10th & 11th - 7:00a.m. - 5:00p.m.
Open to Novice, Intermediate & Advanced Drivers
This program is designed for the sports-minded rider with little or no on-track experience. Sessions alternate between classroom instruction and on-track sessions. On-track sessions begin with lead-follow highway speeds. Each following session addresses more aggressive on-track driving.

Entry Fee: $135 for one day registration and $225 for two day registration

• Classroom and on-track instruction
• Six 20-minute sessions on the road track
• Continental Breakfast and Box Lunch
• Souvenir Photos
• Race at end of day for Advanced riders

 

Extreme Safe Driving Academy

Saturday and/or Sunday, October 10th & 11th – 9:00a.m. -11:00a.m.
Open to everyone but especially geared towards young drivers.
Participants will learn in your own cars about accident avoidance, emergency braking and defensive driving during inclement weather through a skid pad. An instructor will be in the car at all times with students. This course is certificated which may reduce your insurance premiums! Included with your registration is the optional opportunity to drive eligible vehicles on the SuperSpeedway road track at a designated time in the afternoon.

Entry Fee: $135

• Classroom and on-track instruction
• Optional road track drive for eligible vehicles
• Box Lunch
• Souvenir Photos

 

Other Activities

Touring Laps—$25 per car
Participants drive their own car on the track behind professional instructors. Passengers are allowed.

Warm Laps—$50 per person
Participants ride along with professional instructors on the track for four flying laps. This is your opportunity to ride in a high performance sports car with a race instructor! One passenger only.

Ride with Phil Wicks—$75 per person
Retired race car driver and driver of red Mini in original “Italian Job” movie starring Michael Caine: Participants ride along with Phil wicks in the North American MINI Cooper Championship Race Car for four flying laps.

Souvenir photos are provided with all options listed above.

For questions or more information please contact The Minnie Pearl Cancer Foundation at 467-1936 or fholley@minniepearl.org.

 

All proceeds benefit The Minnie Pearl Cancer Foundation. Founded in 1987, The Minnie Pearl Cancer Foundation is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that serves adults with cancer throughout the Southeastern United States. Our mission is to improve the lives of adults affected by cancer through support, education and access to clinical research in the community. The foundation is named after "Minnie Pearl", the charming Grand Ole Opry character established by legendary comedienne, Sarah Cannon. As a cancer survivor, Sarah knew first-hand the value of hope and compassion after a cancer diagnosis. As Minnie, she brought joy to others with her humor, engaging personality and wonderful heart. We honor her memory by emulating the warmth, kindness and genuine caring that she demonstrated throughout her life.

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"A great event and likely a tradition in the making for the Foundation. I'm like a kid in a candy store, with a smile all the way home."
– David Spigel, M.D.



"As a beginner, The Minnie Challenge was as much fun as I have ever had on my motorcycle! Can't wait until next year’s event!"
Trent McCormack



"After riding and racing motorcycles for over 30 years, I must say, The Minnie Challenge is more than a 'Trackday'. Looking forward to your next event for sure!"
Mark Stringer
WERA Expert #93
2004-2005-2007 Southeast & Mid-Central Regional Champion



"If I could, I would change my last name to ‘Andretti’, ‘Waltrip’ or at least ‘Mitty’.  For a novice like me, who had never driven on a race track, it was the thrill of a lifetime.  Knowing that my thrill benefited others not so fortunate brought greater satisfaction to the experience!"
Eddie Lunn



"I really enjoyed the day and it was for a great cause.  I had a wonderful instructor, Tim Miner, and learned a lot from him.  That day was a turning point in giving me a good basic knowledge of handling my car and boosting my confidence.  I am a member of the Nashville Corvette Club and have used my new skills during the past year to compete in low speed and high speed events and I am having a blast!"
Cindy Dill

"I received more than I paid for my trackday experience! I took some laps in a Corvette with a professional driver, rode my bike all day, and made some new friends!"
David Briley