Porsche Canada Vehicle Programs - Event Information

Event Information Details:



  • Track Location:
    Canadian Tire Motorsport Park (CTMP)
    Bowmanville, Ontario

    Located about 90 minutes East of downtown Toronto, this historic circuit is easily accessible from either direction with regional access to highways 401 and 407 (toll).

    Porsche Track Experience utilizes two tracks at CTMP:
    Warm-Up, Precision and Performance (Day 1) levels will take place on the Driver Development Track (DDT). Please use Gate 3 for site access and park near the building.
    Performance (Day 2) and Master level will take place on the Grand Prix Track (GP). Please use the Main Entrance for site access and follow the interior road up to the event centre.

    Address:
    Canadian Tire Motorsport Park: 3233 Concession Road #10 Bowmanville, ON L1C 3K6
    Program Level: Warm-Up
    Track Location: CTMP DDT
    Half-day course for curious participants.

    A Porsche is a precision instrument that reacts to every movement you make—steering, braking, accelerating—and puts it into action exactly.

    Warm-up provides an introduction to sport driving and basic concepts aimed at developing your vehicle handling skills. You will receive coaching on the varying dynamics of the vehicle and how they apply to everyday driving. Understanding handling combined with controlled speed provides for a comfortable and smooth driving experience. Practice will consist of learning how to confidently initiate evasive actions and experience how slight differences in speed will affect the intensity of load changes. This simulation replicates the perfect driving conditions in which the car threatens to oversteer: a thrilling experience that you will be back for more.

    Warm-up training is the ideal basis for Precision training.

    The syllabus features an introduction to basic principles. The program also features a guided module where drivers can complete full laps of the circuit.
    Program Overview
    Half Day
    Briefing
    Track and Paddock activites
    Departure

    Warm-Up Dates (2024):
    June 8

    Warm-Up Pricing:
    $1,095 per person + tax

    Level Prerequisite: None
      Training Content:
    • Correct seat position
    • Correct steering position
    • Effects of the laws of physics on a vehicle
    • Vision Skills
    • Effective braking
    • Correct steering
    • Correct understeer and oversteer
    • Weight transfer
    • Slalom

    Vehicle Models (subject to change):
    • 911 S / 4S
    Program Level: Precision
    Track Location: CTMP DDT
    One-day course for first-time participants.

    Your Porsche is like a precision instrument. It reacts to every steering movement you make and puts it into action exactly. If you consider it the other way around, this means that the more accurately you steer, the more control you will have and the safer your driving will be. And that is exactly what is practiced on this course. Precision training is the ideal basis for Performance training.

    Training focuses on how to handle the car and basic driving safety. At the same time, attention is paid to the potential dangers of everyday road traffic. Particularly important factors here are learning to estimate speed and being able to react quickly. You will practice taking evasive action and experience the effect that even slight differences in speed can have on the intensity of load changes, gradually simulating driving conditions in which the car threatens to oversteer.

    The syllabus features an extensive and well-founded teaching of basic principles—with individual commentation of the learning successes in sections. The program also features a guided module where drivers can complete full laps of the circuit. There’s plenty of time for practicing accurate steering, skillful braking, and careful acceleration.
    Program Overview
    One Day
    Briefing
    Track and Paddock activites
    Departure

    Precision Dates (2024):
    June 5,6,7,9
    July 18,19,20
    October 2,3,4

    Precision Pricing:
    $2,495 per person + tax

    Level Prerequisite: None
      Training Content:
    • Correct seat position
    • Correct steering position
    • Effects of the laws of physics on a vehicle
    • Vision Skills
    • Effective braking
    • Correct steering
    • Correct understeer and oversteer
    • Weight transfer
    • Slalom

    Vehicle Models (subject to change):
    • 911 S / 4S
    Program Level: Performance
    Track Location: CTMP DDT + GP
    Two-day course for intermediate drivers

    This level concentrates on further improving your vehicle control. Participants should possess certain basic knowledge, such as how to find the most suitable seat position, develop optimum vision control, and respond correctly when the vehicle threatens to understeer/oversteer. Then we increase the pace—and your safety at the wheel.

    In addition to a theory session geared towards performance driving and advanced exercises on driver safety, the first day includes a chance to familiarize yourself with the respective sequence of bends and find the optimum line. Intensive sections aim at further improving your command of the car, lap after lap. Accurate and effective braking when entering a corner and avoiding unnecessary steering inputs are primarily a question of practice. One of the main on-road training modules is ‘lapping’—the opportunity to finely hone your skills over the entire circuit.

    Porsche Track Experience instructors monitor your driving throughout and assess your progress at the end. However, here too, the emphasis is on improving your ability rather than driving at high speeds.
    Program Overview
    Two Days
    Briefing and Coaching
    Track and Paddock activites

    Performance Dates (2024):
    July 21-22
    October 6-7

    Performance Pricing:
    $4,995 per person + tax

    Level Prerequisite: Precision or equivalent alternative program (please email for confirmation)
      Training Content:
    • Correct seat position
    • Correct steering position
    • Effects of the laws of physics on a vehicle
    • Vision Skills
    • Effective braking
    • Correct steering
    • Correct understeer and oversteer
    • Weight transfer
    • Slalom

    Vehicle Models (subject to change):
    • 911 S / 4S
    Program Level: Master | Master R
    Track Location: CTMP GP
    Two day (Master) or Three day (Master R) course for advanced drivers.

    At Porsche, constant further development applies to both car and driver. So, after several driver training courses with Porsche Track Experience, what’s the next level? Master. On this course you are supported by our team of Porsche Certified Instructors will accompany you through the whole program. All of the Porsche instructors are experienced in racing.

    You are already an accomplished driver, so we don’t need to cover the basics. Instead, we can focus on showing you how to drive more independently and quickly find your way around the track without the aid of cones and instructors. Naturally, this also includes identifying and following the racing line. You’ll also discover how this can be developed further, still.

    Training is conducted in small groups. You’ll also have plenty of time out on the track to put what you’ve learned into practice and continue to improve your skills—you’ll even receive one-on-one guidance on some laps of the circuit.
    Program Overview
    Two Days (Master) or Three Days (Master R)
    Briefing and Coaching
    Track and Paddock activites

    Master | Master R Dates (2024):
    July 23-24 (Master)
    October 8-10 (Master R)

    Master | Master R Pricing:
    $6,895 per person + tax (Master)
    $9,895 per person + tax (Master R)

    Level Prerequisite: Performance
      Training Content:
    • Vision Skills
    • Effective braking
    • Weight transfer
    • Increasing experience on track
    • Improving driving line decision making
    • Improving smooth vehicle handling
    • Vehicle positioning
    • Instructor feedback

    Vehicle Models (subject to change):
    • 911 S / 4S
    • 911 Turbo / Turbo S
    • 911 GT3 RS
    Program Level: Master Lapping
    Track Location: CTMP GP
    Full-day course for returning Master participants.

    A single day program for Master graduates to enjoy time on the track in a more casual setting.

    Many Master graduates have previously requested the opportunity to participate with the Master level vehicles, in a more dedicated lapping scenario. The physical elements of the program will remain the same, operating on the same tracks with the same fleet as Master, but the structure of the program will differ by offering a simplified itinerary and social time.

    The format of the day will cater more towards a casual atmosphere with lapping, coaching and social elements.
    Program Overview
    One Day
    Briefing
    Track and Coaching activites
    Departure

    Master Lapping Dates (2024):
    July 25

    Master Lapping Pricing:
    $3,190 per person + tax

    Level Prerequisite: Master / Master R
      Coaching Content:
    • Increasing experience on track
    • Improving driving line decision making
    • Improving smooth vehicle handling
    • Vehicle positioning
    • Instructor feedback

    Vehicle Models (subject to change):
    • 911 S / 4S
    • 911 Turbo / Turbo S
    • 911 GT3 RS
    Schedule*
    All levels except Warm-Up      
    08:00-08:30 Check-In, Breakfast      
    08:30-09:00 Driver Briefing      
    09:00-12:00 Driving Session      
    12:00-13:00 Lunch      
    13:00-16:00 Driving Session      
    16:00-16:30 Close and Depart      
             
    Warm-Up AM (morning)   Warm-Up PM (afternoon)
    08:00-08:30 Check-In, Light Breakfast   12:00-12:30 Check-In, Snack
    08:30-09:00 Driver Briefing   12:30-13:00 Driver Briefing
    09:00-12:00 Driving Session   13:00-16:00 Driving Session
    12:00-12:30 Close and Depart   16:00-16:30 Close and Depart
    Additional Location Information:
    Air travel
    If you are travelling by air, we recommend that you fly to Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ). From there, the drive to Canadian Tire Motorsport Park is approximately 70-90 minutes depending on traffic, 105 km (65 miles).

    We suggest that all participants organize their travel arrangements to fly in the day prior and out, the day after the driving program.


    Ground transportation
    A new service provided by Porsche Canada is the Porsche Drive program that is publically accessible via phone app in the Apple Store or Google Play store. This service allows you to hire a Porsche Canada-owned vehicle on a short term or subscription basis.

    All major car rental car companies are available at Toronto Pearson International Airport. Ground transportation is also available; Porsche has provided a suggestion below, however many options are available, we recommend that you check with your travel agent for additional recommendations. 

    Canam Limo
    $160+tax and gratuity each way – Toronto Pearson <--> CTMP
    +1-416-628-6284
    +1-866-976-3676
    info@canamlimo.com
    www.canamlimo.com 
    Accommodations
    Porsche has provided some local hotel options for your convenience below. Options provided are not official recommendations.
     
    Holiday Inn Express & Suites Clarington
    37 Spicer Square
    Bowmanville, ON   L1C 5M2
    +1-905-697-8089
    fd@hiexbowmanville.com
    www.holidayinn.com
    Google Review Average: 4.2    

    Comfort Inn and Suites
    5 Spicer Square
    Bowmanville, ON   L1C 5M2    
    +1-905-623-6781
    +1-877-424-6423
    www.choicehotels.com 
    Google Review Average: 4.4


  • Track Location:
    Area 27 Motorsports Park (Area 27)
    Oliver, British Columbia

    Designed with the intent purpose of becoming known as a "driver's track," Area 27 brings the excitement of historic Grand Prix circuit characteristics to the rolling elevation of B.C. wine country. This modern facility includes a 4.8km circuit and 1.2km karting track. Engineered in part by Jacques Villeneuve, Area 27 embodies the modern Canadian motorsport circuit.

    Full road course
    Skidpad
    Autocross
    Off-Road
    Karting track
    Full service modern building

    Located about 90 minutes South of Kelowna and 20 minutes North of Osoyoos, this modern circuit is easily accessible from either direction with regional access to Highway 97.
    Program Level: Performance
    Two-day course for intermediate drivers

    This level concentrates on further improving your vehicle control. Participants should possess certain basic knowledge, such as how to find the most suitable seat position, develop optimum vision control, and respond correctly when the vehicle threatens to understeer/oversteer. Then we increase the pace—and your safety at the wheel.

    In addition to a theory session geared towards performance driving and advanced exercises on driver safety, the first day includes a chance to familiarize yourself with the respective sequence of bends and find the optimum line. Intensive sections aim at further improving your command of the car, lap after lap. Accurate and effective braking when entering a corner and avoiding unnecessary steering inputs are primarily a question of practice. One of the main on-road training modules is ‘lapping’—the opportunity to finely hone your skills over the entire circuit.

    Porsche Track Experience instructors monitor your driving throughout and assess your progress at the end. However, here too, the emphasis is on improving your ability rather than driving at high speeds.
    Program Overview
    Two Days
    Briefing and Coaching
    Track and Paddock activites

    Performance Dates (2024):
    August 14-15

    Performance Pricing:
    $7,595 per person + tax

    Level Prerequisite: Precision or equivalent alternative program (please email for confirmation)
      Training Content:
    • Correct seat position
    • Correct steering position
    • Effects of the laws of physics on a vehicle
    • Vision Skills
    • Effective braking
    • Correct steering
    • Correct understeer and oversteer
    • Weight transfer
    • Slalom

    Vehicle Models (subject to change):
    • 911 S / 4S
    Program Level: Master
    Two day (Master) course for advanced drivers.

    At Porsche, constant further development applies to both car and driver. So, after several driver training courses with Porsche Track Experience, what’s the next level? Master. On this course you are supported by our team of Porsche Certified Instructors will accompany you through the whole program. All of the Porsche instructors are experienced in racing.

    You are already an accomplished driver, so we don’t need to cover the basics. Instead, we can focus on showing you how to drive more independently and quickly find your way around the track without the aid of cones and instructors. Naturally, this also includes identifying and following the racing line. You’ll also discover how this can be developed further, still.

    Training is conducted in small groups. You’ll also have plenty of time out on the track to put what you’ve learned into practice and continue to improve your skills—you’ll even receive one-on-one guidance on some laps of the circuit.
    Program Overview
    Two Days
    Briefing and Coaching
    Track and Paddock activites

    Master Dates (2024):
    August 16-17

    Master Pricing:
    $9,175 per person + tax

    Level Prerequisite: Performance
      Training Content:
    • Vision Skills
    • Effective braking
    • Weight transfer
    • Increasing experience on track
    • Improving driving line decision making
    • Improving smooth vehicle handling
    • Vehicle positioning
    • Instructor feedback

    Vehicle Models (subject to change):
    • 911 S / 4S
    • 911 Turbo / Turbo S
    • 911 GT3 RS
    Program Level: Master Lapping
    Full-day course for returning Master participants.

    A single day program for Master graduates to enjoy time on the track in a more casual setting.

    Many Master graduates have previously requested the opportunity to participate with the Master level vehicles, in a more dedicated lapping scenario. The physical elements of the program will remain the same, operating on the same tracks with the same fleet as Master, but the structure of the program will differ by offering a simplified itinerary and social time.

    The format of the day will cater more towards a casual atmosphere with lapping, coaching and social elements.
    Program Overview
    One Day
    Briefing
    Track and Coaching activites
    Departure

    Master Lapping Dates (2024):
    August 18

    Master Lapping Pricing:
    $4,575 per person + tax

    Level Prerequisite: Master / Master R
      Coaching Content:
    • Increasing experience on track
    • Improving driving line decision making
    • Improving smooth vehicle handling
    • Vehicle positioning
    • Instructor feedback

    Vehicle Models (subject to change):
    • 911 S / 4S
    • 911 Turbo / Turbo S
    • 911 GT3 RS
    Schedule*
    All levels      
    08:00-08:30 Check-In, Light Breakfast      
    08:30-09:00 Driver Briefing      
    09:00-12:00 Driving Session      
    12:00-13:00 Lunch      
    13:00-16:00 Driving Session      
    16:00-16:30 Close and Depart      
    Additional Location Information:
    Air travel
    If you are travelling by air, we recommend that you fly to Kelowna International Airport (YLW). From there, the drive to Area 27 Motorsports Park is approximately 2 hours depending on traffic, 120 km (75 miles).

    We suggest that all participants organize their travel arrangements to fly in the day prior and out, the day after the driving program.


    Ground transportation
    A new service provided by Porsche Canada is the Porsche Drive program that is publically accessible via phone app in the Apple Store or Google Play store. This service allows you to hire a Porsche Canada-owned vehicle on a short term or subscription basis.

    All major car rental car companies are available at Kelowna International Airport. Ground transportation is also available from the airport terminal and local providers.
    Accommodations
    Porsche has provided some local hotel options for your convenience below.Options provided are not official recommendations.
     
    Spirit Ridge Resort
    1200 Rancher Creek Rd
    Osoyoos, BC V0H 1V6
    +1-(250) 495-5445
    spiritridge.reservations@hyatt.com
    www.hyatt.com
    Google Review Average: 4.5


  • Track Location:
    Circuit Mont-Tremblant
    Mont-Tremblant, Quebec

    Circuit Mont-Tremblant is an historic Grand Prix circuit located in the heart of the Laurentian mountains. This challenging track was once called the "Little Nurburgring" by Michael Schumacher and "...second only to Monaco in difficulty" by Jackie Stewart. With a 15-corner 4.2km circuit, Circuit Mont-Tremblant was once the home of the Canadian Grand Prix and continues in motorsport tradition to this day. Located just minutes away from the Mont-Tremblant resort area, there are plenty of local restaurants, artisans and hotels to enjoy.

    Historic road course
    Autocross
    Full service modern building

    Located about 100 minutes North of downtown Montreal, this historic circuit is easily accessible by car via the Autoroute 117 or aircraft at the Mont-Tremblant Airport (YTM).

    Address:
    205 Chem. Séguin, Mont-Tremblant, QC J8E 1G7, Canada
    Program Level: Precision
    One-day course for first-time participants.

    Your Porsche is like a precision instrument. It reacts to every steering movement you make and puts it into action exactly. If you consider it the other way around, this means that the more accurately you steer, the more control you will have and the safer your driving will be. And that is exactly what is practiced on this course. Precision training is the ideal basis for Performance training.

    Training focuses on how to handle the car and basic driving safety. At the same time, attention is paid to the potential dangers of everyday road traffic. Particularly important factors here are learning to estimate speed and being able to react quickly. You will practice taking evasive action and experience the effect that even slight differences in speed can have on the intensity of load changes, gradually simulating driving conditions in which the car threatens to oversteer.

    The syllabus features an extensive and well-founded teaching of basic principles—with individual commentation of the learning successes in sections. The program also features a guided module where drivers can complete full laps of the circuit. There’s plenty of time for practicing accurate steering, skillful braking, and careful acceleration.
    Program Overview
    One Day
    Briefing
    Track and Paddock activites
    Departure

    Precision Dates (2024):
    September 6

    Precision Pricing:
    $3,250 per person + tax

    Level Prerequisite: None
      Training Content:
    • Correct seat position
    • Correct steering position
    • Effects of the laws of physics on a vehicle
    • Vision Skills
    • Effective braking
    • Correct steering
    • Correct understeer and oversteer
    • Weight transfer
    • Slalom

    Vehicle Models (subject to change):
    • 911 S / 4S
    Program Level: Performance
    Two-day course for intermediate drivers

    This level concentrates on further improving your vehicle control. Participants should possess certain basic knowledge, such as how to find the most suitable seat position, develop optimum vision control, and respond correctly when the vehicle threatens to understeer/oversteer. Then we increase the pace—and your safety at the wheel.

    In addition to a theory session geared towards performance driving and advanced exercises on driver safety, the first day includes a chance to familiarize yourself with the respective sequence of bends and find the optimum line. Intensive sections aim at further improving your command of the car, lap after lap. Accurate and effective braking when entering a corner and avoiding unnecessary steering inputs are primarily a question of practice. One of the main on-road training modules is ‘lapping’—the opportunity to finely hone your skills over the entire circuit.

    Porsche Track Experience instructors monitor your driving throughout and assess your progress at the end. However, here too, the emphasis is on improving your ability rather than driving at high speeds.
    Program Overview
    Two Days
    Briefing and Coaching
    Track and Paddock activites

    Performance Dates (2024):
    September 7-8

    Performance Pricing:
    $7,488 per person + tax

    Level Prerequisite: Precision or equivalent alternative program (please email for confirmation)
      Training Content:
    • Correct seat position
    • Correct steering position
    • Effects of the laws of physics on a vehicle
    • Vision Skills
    • Effective braking
    • Correct steering
    • Correct understeer and oversteer
    • Weight transfer
    • Slalom

    Vehicle Models (subject to change):
    • 911 S / 4S
    Schedule*
    All levels      
    08:00-08:30 Check-In, Light Breakfast      
    08:30-09:00 Driver Briefing      
    09:00-12:00 Driving Session      
    12:00-13:00 Lunch      
    13:00-16:00 Driving Session      
    16:00-16:30 Close and Depart      
    Additional Location Information:
    Air travel
    If you are travelling by air, we recommend that you fly into Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau Airport (YUL). From there, the drive to Circuit Mont-Tremblant is approximately 70 minutes/92 km (57 miles).

    We suggest that all participants organize their travel arrangements to fly in the day prior and out, the day after the driving program.


    Ground transportation
    A new service provided by Porsche Canada is the Porsche Drive program that is publically accessible via phone app in the Apple Store or Google Play store. This service allows you to hire a Porsche Canada-owned vehicle on a short term or subscription basis.

    All major car rental car companies are available at Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport. Ground transportation is also available; Porsche has provided a suggestion below, however many options are available, we recommend that you check with your travel agent for additional recommendations. 

    Groupe Classique Limousine
    Eric Leblanc
    +1-514-990-9396 or +1-877-993-9396
    carservice@me.com
    www.groupeclassique.com
    Accommodations
    Porsche has provided some local hotel options for your convenience below.Options provided are not official recommendations.
     
    Hôtel Quintessence
    3004 Chem. de la Chapelle
    Mont-Tremblant, QC
    J8E 1E1, Canada
    +1 819-425-3400
    info@hotelquintessence.com
    www.hotelquintessence.com
    Google Review Average: 4.7


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