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Originally Posted by vancitymike

I did the same event previously, and on that day the instructor only drove my car for maybe 3 laps, then let me drive for the rest of the session. On this day, the guy I had was really good and everything but it got to the point were he wasn't really talking and it seemed like more of a joyride I'd rather be the driver of... - at that point I was trying to figure out the best way to get him to at least slow down

The German marque clubs with which I've run and instructed emphasize capable and qualified instruction for students of all levels. Driving the student's car is rarely a part of that equation; instead, having the student go out with the instructor in his or her car is the model for showing the student the way around the track, where the flag stations are, etc., etc.

Exceptions are when the student asks an instructor to drive his car or, rarely, when the instructor has come to the track without a car and the student is okay with the instructor showing him the way around when it's necessary and at a moderate pace.

The NASA regions I'm familiar with conduct their events in a similar fashion. That is, it's about the student learning, having a good time, and wanting to return with the same group.

At the websites below, you can see the events these organizations are sponsoring in your region of the country. There are other highly-regarded groups that sponsor student-centered events, too - I just haven't run with them.

Depending upon your circumstances, it can be worth traveling to the right event being sponsored by an organization that's right for you.

BMW – http://bmwclub.ca/member/carclubs/ and https://www.bmwcca.org/chapterfinder
Audi – https://audiclubna.org/chapters/
Porsche – https://www.pca.org/region-directory
NASA – https://www.nasaproracing.com/regions