Advanced Skidpan Training

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Our half or full day Skidpan sessions are a great opportunity for individuals and groups who have a passion for driving.  Our courses are packed with fun and will get the adrenalin pumping while being educational and informative.  Centred around both anti-skid and advanced car control if you want to GET THE PERFORMANCE EDGE and push your skills to the next level in a safe and controlled environment this course is for you.

Pricing for these Advanced Skidpan Sessions

• $175 per person. Participants may share a car, however it is $165 per person to book a place on the day.
• Maximum of 10 cars on our public skid pan session dates, which means loads of skid pan time for you!
• Group Bookings are $1750  half day, $ 3400 full day (Plus BOND - see below for details)

If you have a GROUP and would like to look at another date, call us in the office and we can check availability for a private Skidpan Session.

2022 Advanced Driver Skidpan Sessions

if you would like to reserve a place - please email us at [email protected] - please note your booking is NOT confirmed until it is paid for. 

About the Skidpan

The skidpan we utilise is located at the Sutton Road Driver Training Complex, located between Canberra International Airport and Queanbeyan, approximately 15 minutes from the centre of Canberra, 2 ½ hours from Sydney, and easily accessible from the Federal Highway.

The skidpan is a kidney shaped purpose built circuit. The surface is smooth concrete which, when wet, becomes very slippery. The skidpan will not damage your car. The surface provides very little traction, meaning it won't wear your tyres. The area is surrounded by high grip concrete, meaning you won't come off the circuit. Fifth Gear Motoring only allows two vehicles on the circuit at any one time, meaning you have plenty of room and little chance of colliding.

Skidpan Session Details
Duration:

1/2 day 8.15 am to 12.30 pm 

Cost:

$ 175 - per participant

What you get:

Introduction to advanced car control and skid control
Cornering techniques
Defensive driving techniques
Update your knowledge of your vehicles technology 
Emergency response techniques
One-on-one coaching
Free time on skidpan
Tea, coffee, cold drinks and light refreshments

Location:

Sutton Road Driver Training Facility
RMB 300 Sutton Road (off Pialligo Rd), Canberra

What you need to provide:

Own vehicle (vehicles must comply with RTA noise standards, and be Roadworthy and Registered)
Suitable clothing and appropriate footwear (no thongs, open toed shoes or high heels)
Payment needs to be made at the time of booking to secure your place

IMPORTANT things to note for our skidpan courses

All vehicles must be registered as this is a requirement of the training facility. 

• Registration checks are also done on the day if required - any vehicle found to be unregistered will not be able to participate.  Participants are solely responsible for any damages to property. 

• All Vehicles must be registered and must not exceed a noise limit of 85db at 30 meters. If your vehichle has a modified exhaust, it is advisable to check this prior to going on the skidpan.

BOND for all Group Bookings

• Due to our arrangement with the skidpan facility, we are now required to take a $500 bond - payable prior to your date for all group bookings. This is to cover any damage that may be caused in the duration of the day, oil leaks etc, or any damaging behaviour.  Where damages occur the full bond will be held to pay for any damages.

NO SMOKING in the majority of the facility.

• Also, there is a strict no smoking rule for the majority of the facility, in the interest of the public and the safety of the facility. Please ensure that smoking is kept to a minimum and only in the designated areas.  Fifth Gear Motoring staff and show you during the induction at the beginning of your session, if you unsure, please ask. Should you be found to be smoking outside of this designated area, you will be asked to leave, and no refunds or discussion will be entered into.

Groups

We can deliver our Group Skidpan sessions in a variety of ways to provide different experiences from 'wet weather' training, advanced vehicle control, drift experience, defensive training, motorkhana's and timed events. An experienced trainer is provided to facilitate the session, provide training and keeps things running safely and smoothly. Please call the office to organise bookings: 0466 460 911

Prices are

$1650  half day, $ 3200 full day 

We recommend that you don't have more than 12 people per booking to ensure everyone gets the same time on the skidpan.  

We can't express how much excitement these Skidpan Courses generate and know that you will enjoy every minute of your experience with us!

All vehicles must be registered as this is a requirement of the training facility.