Jaguar Expands Its Performance Driving School
• With new name, Jaguar Performance Driving Academy succeeds,
and expands, upon successful Jaguar R Performance Academy
program
• Performance Driving Academy now offers Basic and Advanced
Courses for all Jaguar owners and driving enthusiasts
• Basic Course is complimentary for owners of Jaguar XFR, XKR,
XKR‑S and XJ Supersport
• New Advanced Course allows participants to polish their
performance driving skills in Jaguar's latest high performance
models
• Four Jaguar models now boast over 500 hp: Jaguar XFR, XKR,
XKR‑S, XJ Supersport
• Performance Driving Academy is the brand's most dynamic and
exhilarating expression of Jaguar sporting luxury
MAHWAH, NJ, (May 7, 2012) ‑ As Jaguar expands its line of high
performance models, the British luxury brand is growing its driving
school program with the launch of the Jaguar Performance Driving
Academy.
The Jaguar Performance Driving Academy takes the successful Jaguar
R Performance Academy, launched in 2009 as complimentary for buyers
of new Jaguar XFR and XKR models, and builds upon it to offer a
second, non‑complimentary, advanced course and welcomes in driving
enthusiasts interested in purchasing a Jaguar training
session.
Jaguar Performance Driving Academy courses offer a full‑day
driving curriculum with the brand's high performance models ‑ the
XFR, XKR and XJ Supersport ‑ that allows customers to satisfy their
need for speed, learn more about Jaguar cars, and sharpen their
driving skills.
The XFR, XKR and XJ Supersport are powered by a supercharged,
510‑hp V8 engine, and boast accelerations from 0 ‑ 60 in 4.7 and
4.6 seconds, respectively. The Jaguar Performance Driving Academy
is designed to help drivers explore the capabilities of these
special automobiles and develop the skills and techniques needed to
safely experience their high performance dynamics.
The instruction consists of a two‑tiered course plan, a basic and
an advanced course. Each program is tailored to the abilities of
potential students. The basic course is complimentary with the
purchase of a new XFR, XKR, XKR‑S or XJ Supersport, and costs $1850
for non‑owners. The cost of the advanced course is $2495 for all
participants.
"By enhancing the Jaguar Performance Driving Academy, we are
ensuring that our team of professional drivers demonstrate to
customers how to enjoy the full potential and incredible
capabilities of our vehicles while offering an exhilarating,
experiential adventure for all auto enthusiasts," said David Pryor,
Brand Vice President, Jaguar North America. "This program is
designed to explore the capabilities of our most powerful and
dynamic vehicles, with the goal of helping to develop the driving
skills and techniques needed to securely achieve the limits of
these high‑performance cars."
The experience begins with a welcome reception the night before
the driving event. The following morning, drivers arrive at the
track for a driver orientation and a full day of driving in current
model year Jaguar vehicles. The lessons learned on the racetrack
are made relevant to everyday, real world driving and leave drivers
more aware of their vehicles' abilities and feeling more confident
behind the wheel. Driving activities include:
• Maximum acceleration and launch exercises using different Jaguar
Drive Control settings
• Braking exercises with anti‑lock braking system drills
• Emergency lane change maneuvers
• Dynamic Mode and Dynamic Stability Control Off handling
exercises
• Cornering drills
• Autocross and slalom course
• Full track laps at speed with driving coach and hot laps with
racing drivers
Upon completion of the basic course, or another recognized
performance driving school, guests are welcome to participate in
the advanced course. With the guidance of some of the world's most
renowned driving instructors, participants in the advanced course
begin their day with more sophisticated car‑control exercises,
which include:
• Threshold braking exercises
• High speed cornering exercises
• Skidpad maneuvers
• Handling oval
• Low‑speed handling course
After polishing their individual performance driving skills,
students participate in individually coached driving sessions
around the full track. In‑car telemetry is recorded by a GPS
tracking device and laps are then analyzed to improve performance
on each segment of the track.
The Jaguar Performance Driving Academy will be making the
following stops in 2012:
• May 9 to 12 ‑ Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, Texas
• September 11 to 14 ‑ Lime Rock Park Raceway in Lakeville,
Connecticut
• October 11 to 14 ‑ Las Vegas Motor Speedway in Las Vegas,
Nevada
• December 10 to 13 ‑ Homestead Miami Speedway in Miami,
Florida
Potential participants can learn more about the Jaguar Performance
Driving Academy by visiting www.jaguarperformanceacademy.com or by
calling the program concierge at 866.513.7200 for additional
information.