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NO PRIOR MECHANICAL EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
We offer a hybrid of on line distance learning and hands on short courses designed to fit your schedule and budget. Hands on courses are scheduled on evenings, weekends and one week blocks at our shop at Infineon (Sears Point Raceway) Raceway in Sonoma, California.
CDX Automotive Overview
The new CDX Automotive Automotive Resource Kit online program is the
most innovative, comprehensive, versatile, and by far the most
user-friendly set of automotive resource materials ever offered. We use
the CDX Automotive Resource Kit as a MANDATORY PRE-REQUISITE because it allows self-paced distance learning. Students enter the hands-on courses at the same minimum base line - no one can hold the workshops back. On-line courses are open enrollment - start any time. At $150.00 for a 12 month subscription, the CDX Automotive Resource Kit is the leastexpensive and deepest automotive training resource in the world. Based on ASE standards, the course is also a great ASE test prep tool!
Data Acquisition - hardware, sensors and software
FEBRUARY 27 & 28, 2010
$595 per person (Limited to a maximum of TEN students)
$250 NON REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT REQUIRED UPON ENROLLMENT
Presented by
This two day course is an intensive combination of hands on and theory designed to introduce mechanics and engineers to professional level data acquisition.
Presented by Tom Remedios (click Tom's name for details)
In order to emphasize that Pi Research is a key part of the Cosworth Group of companies, Pi Research is changing its name to Cosworth Electronics.
Cosworth Electronics will continue to provide the high performance electronics that have delivered success to customers throughout a range of markets around the world. The brands of Pi Research, Pectel Control Systems and Performance Wiring Solutions will continue to be used on the range of data acquisition and analysis software, control systems and high performance wiring looms that are designed developed and manufactured by the company.
Prerequisite: Complete CDX Global ASE 6: Electrical/Electronic
Carbon fiber and composites
Race cars are made of composites - fiberglass, carbon fiber, Kevlar. For 2010, ProRaceTech is offering resin infusion composite courses.
"GARAGE BOB":
"Garage Bob" , four days, (two weekends), No prerequisites.
$595 each weekend - buy both and save $100. Additional expense may arise if there is a ticketed event at Infineon that weekend - contact us for details.
This course is designed for entrepreneurs and hobbyists interested in making composite parts at home.
Students will learn how to make a mold and parts from that mould. Additionally, students will learn what they can and cannot make; what tools and equipment to purchase and where to buy them.
This is the class to take to learn how to make carbon fiber and composite goodies to sell on eBay !
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Our Trainer is Jay Carpenter(click name for details)
Race Car Aerodynamics Lecture Objectives:
* To familiarize the car mechanic wit the principals of aerodynamics pertaining to the operation of race and performance cars
* To obtain insight into the effect of atmospheric conditions on car aerodynamics
* To explain purpose and functioning of aerodynamic devices on a car
* To facilitate communication with engineers in charge of aerodynamic development and setup of the car.
C. P. "Case" van Dam
Professor of Mechanical and Aeronautical Engineering
Department of Mechanical and Aeronautical Engineering
University of California, Davis
Race Car Alignment with Bob Earl
Bob Earl started racing in 1972 and has since established himself as one of the most competitive drivers in North America, as well as an excellent test driver and driver coach. Earl's major successes include:
* 24 career victories in the International Motor Sports Associations Camel GT Series (in 86 starts)
* Two victories and one second in six attempts in the 24 hours of Daytona.
* One Victory and three seconds in five attempts in the 12 hours of Sebring.
* 13 Solo Camel GT victories
* Macau Grand Prix Champion
* Formula Ford National Champion.
* 2001-current-Freelance Driver Coach, Invented the Virtual Racing Chassis,
Race Car Fuel Systems
From vintage Weber Carburetors to the complex fuel mapping of today's modern Formula One cars; fuel systems can make or break a race session.
Instructor: Gron Parry
The key to suspension Performance Shock, Inc is the premier racing shock absorber sales & service center in North America. We are the only company worldwide to be Officially Authorized and Certified by all of the top manufacturers (listed below) to sell, repair, modify, rebuild and re-valve their shocks to factory specifications and requirements using only OEM parts.
Koni Shocks (Street, Racing and Drag racing)
Öhlins Racing AB (Street, Auto Racing and Motorcycle)
Penske Racing Shocks
Moton Suspension Technology
AST Suspension
ZF Sachs Race Shocks
Bilstein (Racing)
KW-Suspension
JRZ Suspension Engineering
Dynamic Suspensions
Gearbox
Founded by Mike Hewland in 1957, Hewland Engineering invented the bespoke racing car gearbox and it has supplied the worlds racing car constructors ever since.
Today, Hewland supplies 21st century motorsport transmissions to an amazing client list, spanning a worldwide and diverse array of racing series.
This is our basic trainer for entry level mechanics. We have trained students on this very simple box for years and many of those students became gearbox specialists.
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FACTORY MANUAL
Engine Buiding
In 2010, ProRaceTech and George Beavis Machine Shop will partner to deliver a unique race engine building program. Qualified students will learn from veteran engine builders some of tips and techniques that lead to long life, competitive engine building.
Fabrication
coming 2010
Beginning in 2010, qualified ProRaceTech students will be offered the opportunity to learn necessary fabrication techniques.
Fab. classes will include MIG & TIG welding, torch metal lathe, mill work, break & shear hands on training.
Team Internship
Coming in 2010
Hands On experience is the best teacher.
In 2010, ProRaceTech will offer qualified students the opportunity to experience the 'real world' of racing as an intern on a race team.
Students will travel with the team and will be track side - having a chance to live the life of a ProRaceTech doing what they do at the discression of the team manager, crew chief and lead mechanics.
You'll receive feedback from form the team and your ProRaceTech career coach.
Fasteners and Plumbing
"After months of preparation, practice and planning, the season's race championship can rely on just one fastener doing its job. If that fastener shears or loosens, wth whole race can be lost not to mention valuable machinery and perhaps even lives."
"Failure does not have to happen. If the persons responsible for the design, installation and maintenance of the equipment had done their job properly, it could have not happened. If the persons responsible for maintenance had readand understoodthis book, it probably would not have."
Carroll Smith
By the end of the lesson the student will:
1.Correctly identify AN, NAS and MS fasteners markings and properties.
2.Correctly size AN fasteners using AN bolt gauge and size charts.
3.Correctly define shear vs. tension.
4.Correctly define torque and describe correct methods.
5.Correctly identify hose ends, lines and their uses.
6.Correctly assemble high pressure lines .
7.Correctly identify and use safety wire, chemical threadlocker properties and application standards.
Course per person: $250.00 / 8 hours
Required text : Carroll Smith Nuts Bolts Fasteners and Plumbing.
Contact ProRaceTech
Professional Race Technician Training is locaated on site at Infineon Raceway. Infineon Raceway is located at the tip of the Sonoma Valley wine country in Northern California. It is approximately 1 hour North of San Francisco; 1 hour West of Oakland.
2117 Hadden Road
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
ProRaceTech.com
Tel.: 925-899-9736
Professional Race Technician Training is a division of Motorsports Composites Training Inc © 2009 All rights reserved all content and concepts.
Pre requisite CDX Access 12 month subscription The new CDX Automotive is the most innovative, comprehensive, versatile, and by far the most user-friendly set of automotive resource materials ever published. [Required for all hands on courses]
Label:Pre requisite CDX Access 12 month subscription
Price:150
In this course the student will learn fundamental laminate construction methods, all about vacuum bag materials, concepts, and processing.
Label:5 days
Price:1895
2 Days / 20 hours. Composite mold making. Part 1 of two classes that will teach you to make carbon fiber parts at home!
Label:Mar 13/14
Price:595
2 days/16 hours. Part 2 of 2 courses - learn to make carbon fiber parts - at home!
Label:Mar 27/28
Both tooling and resin infusion
Label:$190 OFF!
Price:1000
Original Price:1190
From Weber Carbs on a Formula Ford to the fuel injection used in Formula 1; fuel systems are complex systems that demand fine care.
Label:F.I. too!
Price:400
Lecture Objectives: * To familiarize the car mechanic wit the principals of aerodynamics pertaining to the operation of race and performance cars * To obtain insight into the effect of atmospheric conditions on car aerodynamics * To explain purpose and functioning of aerodynamic devices on a car * To facilitate communication with engineers in charge of aerodynamic development and setup of the car.
Label:NEW
Bob Earl started racing in 1972 and has since established himself as one of the most competitive drivers in North America, as well as an excellent test driver and driver coach. Earl's major successes include: * 24 career victories in the International Motor Sports Associations Camel GT Series (in 86 starts) * Two victories and one second in six attempts in the 24 hours of Daytona. * One Victory and three seconds in five attempts in the 12 hours of Sebring. * 13 Solo Camel GT victories * Macau Grand Prix Champion * Formula Ford National Champion. * 2001-current-Freelance Driver Coach, Invented the Virtual Racing Chassis
Label:2 day
Price:990
The racing shock is a complex chassis tuning device. Students will learn trouble shootinh, rebuilding, shock dyno and more
Price:500
After months of preparation, practice and planning, the season's race championship can rely on just one fastener doing its job. Learn how to avoid that stupid little thing blowing a race.
Price:250
The difinitive guide to keeping your cars in one piece and leak free
Price:24.95
Professor Smith's first paperback hit (with over 100,000 copies sold) has become the mechanic's and engineer's bible.
Price:19.95
Carroll tells you all you need to know about vehicle dynamics with easy-to-find chapters and lots of helpful illustrations.
In his highly acclaimed guide-book, Carroll explains all the auto racer needs to know about materials technology—what to use and how to use it so it won't break.
Once your team has read the rest, this laminated pocket book is a great summary for every racing engineer to have at the track.
Price:15.95
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FAQ #4
Are there student loans?
Our seminars are short and inexpensive. We accept Visa, MasterCard, American Express and PayPal. There are no student loans avaliable at this time.
FAQ #5
Is ProRaceTech Accredited?
We operate under exemt status as defined in the State of California the Private Postsecondary Education Act of 2009 (Education Code Section 94874):
"The following institutions are exempt from registration with the Bureau:
(a) An institution that offers solely avocational or recreational educational programs.
(f)An institution that does not award degrees and that solely provides educational programs for total charges of $2,500 or less, when no part of the total charges is paid from state or federal student financial aid programs. Click here for the State of California
FAQ #6
I am not from California - what is the best way to attend ProRaceTech?
Buy the CDX Access subscription and complete all the core curriculium pre requisites - then attend the seminar of your choice.
DON'T HESITATE TO CALL WITH QUESTIONS (707) 935-5833
FAQ #1
Is this a job training program?
At this time ProRaceTech offers hands on seminars for persons interested in auto racing solely for avocational recreational purposes.
Professional Race Technician Training is owned and operated by Rob Klyver, Former Director of the Jim Russell Mechanics Training Program. Rob has a 10 year history of training and placement of over 400 race car mechanics in positions around the world. Professional Race Technician Training provides you the opportunity to enhance your skills.
FAQ #2
Do I get to drive a race car?
We have access to several race cars for Technician training - not for driving.
FAQ #3
Do I get into the races for free?
We have scheduled our classes for evenings and non major event weekends to accommodate student and trainer schedules. If you want access to the major events at Infineon Raceway please call 800-870-RACE.
Team principals
Rob Klyver
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Creator and former Director of the Jim Russell Mechanics Training Program; 1999-2009.
You can reach many of my former students at the following link:
Jim Russell MTP Alumni face Book Page
Dana Klyver- PHR, MA Career Development 17 years of human resources work experience; Certified PHR (Professional of Human Resources); Masters of Arts in Career Development
The racing curriculium offered at ProRaceTech was designed in collaboration with Carroll Smith, Bob Earl and Jacques Couture - a combined 150 years of experience!
Bob Earl
ProRaceTech Affiliates
Affiliates/Sponsors/Service providors...what ever you call them, we could never be in business with out them.
ProRaceTech is proud to be working with Tony Brakohiapaand his Drift Team . Tony's team is supported in part by True American heros
Website images are representative only and not team endorsements.
