"I attended your one day formula car program on Aug 24th 2010 and I just wanted to let you know how I enjoyed your school. You and your team were professional, well prepared, and organized. A great time was had by all who attended. I will gladly recommend your school to all of my friends. I will see you at your winter driving school with my sons."
G. Watson
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"Thank you for making our half day Formula program so enjoyable. Recently we were in Las Vegas and attended the R______ P____ Driving school. We spent almost as much money as your program and were only in the car for eight minutes. We were only allowed to follow the instructor at his pace for 6 timed laps. We were not allowed to understand the full potential of the car or the track. Your half day program allowed for ample track time and it was great to realize a dream of driving a race car at it's/our full potential. The cars were absolutely wonderful. They were everything we imagined and more. Sam, Edouard and Stephan were also great. Very polite, professional, and never made us feel like rookies, which we were. We can't wait until next year for a one or two day course."
Adam Bl. and Ken S.
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"Just wanted to send you a quick message about the awesome time I had this pass Sunday. You and your staff made the day just too much fun. Ed was so patient with me and answered all my questions. He also helped me with turn one until I ran out of luck and had a spin (still fun). Look forward to doing the lapping events with you next year and could you send me some information on the Palm Springs events."
Byron S.
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"Hi Allen: I would like to thank you and your staff for the wonderful driving experience Saturday morning. Everything first class and 5 stars for ABRS"
R Bissell
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"I'd just to say that I enjoyed your Intro School and followup lapping session immensly today. You and your staff were very helpful and knowledgeable and most importantly safety focused. I won't hesitate to return for more lapping sessions in the future."
Dan B.
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"I wanted to add my thanks and compliment you on the great driving school you have.
As you know, I did previously attend a one-day course at another well known international driving school and it was a great experience too – but yours was better! I had one of the most fun experiences of my life in my day at your school.
There are obviously a lot of factors that go into making the school so enjoyable, but a few should be noted:
- You have a terrific staff that really cares – they’re not just going through the motions, but truly want your day to be special and for you to really improve your skills, and they treat everyone with respect (despite our limited driving skills!)
- Your personal participation is ‘hands on’ and really adds to the experience
- The cars are beautiful pieces of machinery and really well maintained (and the use of the Mo TeC data systems is really enlightening)
- There’s lots of track time!!
So consider me a convert to the Alan Berg Racing Schools; I’ll be saving my money for the next time and looking forward to it the entire time. I’ve also been encouraging all of my ‘motor-head’ friends to take the opportunity to do something very special and experience open-wheel driving with a terrific driving school – I’m sure you’ll see a few of them.
Please pass on my thanks to all of your staff, and congratulations to you on the great school you’ve created"
Jim
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"I just wanted to thank you so very much for a fabulous day yesterday. Jim said that he had very serious fun and had a grin on his face from ear to ear last night (and had one the whole day as well!).
Thank you so very much for fitting us in. Jim loved it all. Your staff were wonderful too. Please pass on our compliments to them as well.
Thank you again for making Jim’s 60th so memorable."
Kathryn M.
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"This was the first year for our Corporate Championship at the Rexall Edmonton Indy. We wanted to create a unique experience for a small number of our most important sponsors and clients. Allen Berg Racing Schools did an incredible job for us at our site and every single participant raved about the program. Allen and his team created the perfect interactive event for us and we know we’ll have many guests encouraging us to make it an annual event."
Mike Burton
Director of Major Events
Northlands
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"I still remember that you are probably the only driver I ever sat with who I thought was as good, as quick and as safe as me in the rain!"
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"Just wanted to send you a quick note to say once again how THRILLED I was to be a part of your racing school at the Rexall Edmonton Indy.
I have never had such a challenging, exhilarating and empowering experience in my 25 year media career. I had some doubts at the beginning about my ability to maneuver a race car with a stick shift… but your team was brilliant, and now I know how to drive a standard that’s for sure.
A special thanks to your team members Doug, for teaching me how to blip; Dave, for teaching me “slow in – fast out” and to visualize the track; and for Edouard, who taught me how to “not” stall the car from a dead stop.
I have been stopped all over Edmonton, from the mall, to the gas station, to the restaurant by viewers anxious to hear more about my “Indy School” experience.
Thank you so much for providing a thrill of a lifetime… and good luck to your future students!"
Lynda Steele
Senior Anchor / Producer
Global Television Edmonton
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"I thank you and your professional team for a mind blowing experience.
Words can not describe the adventure you gave me as it ranked as the most enjoyable and exhilarating full day of my life!!! The knowledge I have gained has been applied to everyday driving from reading the road to understanding the power of the engine and everything in between.
I feel privileged to have been part of Allen Berg Racing Schools and would recommend this experience to anyone that wants an unforgettable day of mind blowing adventure in the life of a formula racer.
You've given me the utmost respect for these professional racers as I now understand the training and dedication it takes to control these beasts.
I will cherish this experience everyday"
Terry Russell
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"I was very impressed by the fact that you treated all 10 of us as if we were the most important students/clients you had. I learned a tremendous amount from my mistakes and also from watching the videos on my computer, looking at the data and thinking back to what the instructors told me and putting it all together.
I am also very pleased to have experienced high level instruction and to take home the MoTec software, video and the photos. These also make your course not only stand out over your competition, but blows them away.
compared to others that I have taken, with the addition of the MoTec data and videos, your course is a different league entirely, with one on one coaching and such a high caliber of instructors and cars.
You went above and beyond and provided one of the most professional, informative and valuable courses I've ever taken."
Chase B
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"We would like to thank you for taking time to speak at our Spring Safety Seminar. Your presentation and knowledge on Driver Competencies in the Oil and Gas Industry was insightful and beneficial. Our personnel who attended the seminar have learned the proper skills and techniques of defensive driving that they will be able to apply daily."
Al Fritz
Health, Safety and Environment Supervisor
High Pine Oil and Gas Ltd.
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"I most enjoyed that I was treated like a driver that belonged in a real race car. It couldn't have been a better day. Each and every aspect was a huge positive point to me."
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"I'm grinning, I'm happy, and I'm pissed about my lap times and I want another shot at knocking 10-15 seconds off my lap.
I don't know if I'm starting to save for my return or whether I should start saving for the kids to run the karts in a few years. Either way, I will be back and that was a fantastic day.
I blogged here: http://markzaugg.com/blogs/archive/2008/07/02/1362.aspx
Yes, I'm telling my friends and I truly feel every driver on the roads should attend your school.
Thank you, thank you, thank you! I will see you again, in better shape and better prepared to get more from both car and track."
Mark
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"Stream-Flo Industries was looking for an activity to tie into our sales meeting that would allow all to participate. We chose Allen Berg Racing Schools as Allen and his crew were exceptionally accommodating. We were able to work the opportunity into our schedule. The staff were very professional and the equipment was the latest and greatest.
It was a great experience for all of our staff, women and men."
Doug McNeill, - Vice President, Sales and Marketing
Stream-Flo Industries Ltd.
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"Our June 29 karting experience was very professionally run and more exciting than I think any of us imagined.
Out of our group of 12 that participated that day, to a man, we were all very impressed with the entire event. There will definately be a bunch of us returning to do some more racing very soon.
Thanks for a memorable day,I look forward to seeing you and your staff next year."
Jim Hedin
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"On Sept 11 of this year, you allowed me participate on the second day of your two day lapping event/school. I would like to thank you for this opportunity and I would also like to let you know how well run and organized your operation is.
As a full time business owner in Calgary and part time sports car racer, competitive track time and quality coaching around here is scarce. Your session allowed me to trigger and polish my basic performance driving skills before heading to California to race. The fundamental elements of race car competition was discussed , from wet weather competition to driving in a pack flat out, from passing to being passed, all this re-ignites the will to compete and reminds one of their conduct on and off the track.
“Little” things we tend to forget when the helmet goes on.
With the instruction and coaching from your school, you assisted our team in two third place finishes in two races at Sears Point/ Infineon Raceway. A track we have not raced on, and newcomers to a series, which is near the end of its season, that is success.
All that said, we are fortunate to have your caliber of knowledge in a location we call home. Darcy and Dave are spot on with the high level of input they provide. I look forward to more days with your outfit. The lunch is awesome as well."
Hima Maher
April 7, 1968 - March 7, 2009
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"As you know, I was a late-substitution for a seat reserved by my brother, who was ultimately unable to attend. As you maybe knew (or didn't know), I'm a long-ago Kart-racer.
Well I gotta tell ya, I had a gas. From the moment I walked into the classroom until the end of the last track-session. Talking vehicle-dynamics, apexes, entry and exit points, etc. sure got my old racer-brain going. Then into the car; the smell coming off the front tires, the sensations of a single-seater... well, you know.
Both you and David as instructors were great; paced, positive and professional. Even when I was a bit 'eager' in the car, the feedback I received was calm and constructive, helping me to concentrate on the job at hand. I feel I came away with a better understanding of lines and braking-points, and even realized some questionable habits from long-past racing days. And boy did I have fun running that car!
Ian and Jess were knowledgable, courteous and helpful. They represented your team well, and clearly had the best interests of the cars and drivers in mind.
The cars were tidy, well-prepared and well-sorted. I had wondered about this prior to my arrival, as a fussy gear-head, and was pleasantly surprised. There's no magic in setting up a car wrong. Right however, is a matter of diligence. Not once did I question the set-up, operation or safety of the car after I'd looked it over and had my first stint in it.
And your lunch caterer pleasantly made a bunch of hungry guys happy, with good food and equally good service.
I'd like to thank your whole team for a fun and educational day. I was completely immersed in a different world for a while, which has great merit on its own.
I hope my brother will attend a future session, and I intend to discuss the Kart-school with my son."
Andy Spindler
SPINDLER CUSTOM HOMES LTD.
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"Your course was conducted in a very professional manner and was well worth the price. Thank you for the insight and comparisons made to all types of racing, and driving techniques."
George Teichroeb
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"Thank's again to the whole team at your racing school. My 9 year old son Parker and myself had a blast as we finished off our day racing wheel to wheel. The instruction for Parker by Dave and yourself was great and I couldn't ask for more as that showed at the end of our session. The day consisted of way more high speed laps than I thought we would drive. After taking a little rubbing on the way home which was earned,we both agreed that we couldn't have spent a better day together. I know we will be back for another session soon just to put a few things to rest."
Doug Thompson
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"I took your racing school a few weeks ago, and after I ran my best race ever. My average lap time at the CKRC track before the school was a 59 seconds and my best lap time was 58.62 seconds. After your school my average time was a 58 seconds, and in the Pre-Final in Race 7 I ran a whole lot of 57's. Your school worked really well, and it was a pleasure to work with you and your staff. I think it's amazing to know one of three Canadians to ever drive Formula 1."
Wilson Dolan
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"The day long session was an excellent balance of easy to understand racing theory, progressive on track experience. It gave me a really solid start to karting"
Roderick Thornton
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"I had my field personnel in town for meetings and we spent the following day at ABRS. The whole day was excellent, and after the theory lessons we had very solid seat time. The emphasis on our driving time enabled all of us to walk away with good learnings."
Soren Christiansen
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"Just a quick note to tell you how much Cristy and I enjoyed the school on June 20. I enjoyed the open wheel car experience very much and I thought that the speed restrictions that we were given were very generous. A first class operation from David’s tutorial on peripheral vision to the catered lunch that was the best “Track food” that I have ever had. Good job guys. I will recommend it to our “Calgary Vintage Racing Club” group and maybe you will get a few customers from there."
Steve & Cristy Goodfellow
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"The 2-day formula car school was a fulfillment of a longtime goal. Getting strapped into and driving the Formula Renault car was a fantastic experience. The first day was a gradual development of the basic skills of handling the car, shifting, braking and race driving on the surprisingly fast short course. Day 2 was the real payoff. Driving these cars at full speed on the whole race track was definitely worth the extra cost of the 2-day course, in fact I can't imagine doing the first day then not advancing to run the entire track. Day 2 featured much more seat time than day 1, which had concentrated on introducing basic skills. By the end of the second day I was driving a race car as it was intended to be run."
Brian Grant
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"I just wanted to thank you for the opportunity I had to spend some time with you learning to drive your formula cars. I think it was great to be able to learn from someone that has accually raced formula 1. As a fifteen year old go-kart racer wanting to make the move to formula cars, I felt like the time I spent with you and your crew was invaluable. Of course, my favorite part of the class was getting to drive the car at speed. The whole class was very worthwhile. I had alot of fun."
Cody Clark
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"After spending the past weekend with ABRS doing the full day karting program, testing and CKRC race, I want to thank you for a tremendous three days.
Your personal involvement, depth of knowledge and passion for precision translated into a very rewarding experience for me.
Special thanks to Fred and Jesse who remained very attentive and approachable with any questions, all while making sure the CRG karts were always race-ready. Dave Piket was the calm center in a storm of information, doing a remarkable job of directing mental traffic to reframe each component of the curriculum and tailor it to the individual. You have assembled a top-notch organization.
On race day the hand-off to Kerry and Brent at All Terrain Motorsports/Evolution Racing was seamless. They did a terrific job of working with Dave and all of the ABRS drivers to maximize our performance on the track. Communication with Kerry was cordial, clear, concise and well-focused on taking everyone to the next level. Solid advice and attention to detail instilled a sense of confidence as we headed out for each session. Add to that a great team atmosphere and it was easy for a newcomer to feel comfortable and relaxed at the track.
The racers, families and volunteers of the Calgary Kart Racing Club were also very gracious and welcoming. Congratulations on your stewardship of a really nice group of people and a first-rate track.
Now having attended ABRS, it’s obvious to this student you are laying the foundation for a lasting legacy in the sport, that will benefit generations of drivers to come."
John Edwards
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"My son, Kyoichi took the one day karting program on Friday and he flew like a rocket in the race following Sunday. Their TKM 4 stroke karts helped him to find better lines, and a smoother driving style. The braking exercises made it easier for him to overtake at the hairpin corner. I was impressed as he never tried to overtake other drivers at the braking of the hairpin before. He said he had a big confidence boost after the ABRS school. We are so happy to see the big improvement of his driving.
I just want to tell everyone how ABRS worked for Kyoichi to improve his skill, and it is worth to take their class to get the better performance at the race day. Thank ABRS for the excellent program.
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Shigeki Tsutsui
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"Thanks Allen for an extremely satisfying experience, I will recommend it to all my friends and colleagues as a great way to learn new skills and satisfy the adrenaline junkie in all of us. The machinery, track condition and quality of instruction were absolutely first rate. Above all your willingness to go to extra effort to ensure a great experience is testament to your commitment and professionalism."
Andrew King
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