WHAT MAKES THE DRIVERS EDGE YOUR TEXAS TRACK LEADER

EXPERIENCE

The Drivers Edge (TDE) with over 29 years/428 plus event weekends of driving passion,  a great value and outstanding reputation in the high-performance driving industry throughout Texas, since June of 1995.  Making TDE the longest established performance driving school in the US.  We have served over 33,980 drivers.  It’s The Drivers Edge’s passion to teach the art of performance driving, and it’s personal touch that keeps the drivers coming back.  TDE has organized events on more than 15 different track configurations, utilizing over 10 different race track facilities and manufactured test tracks to train and challenge the demands of all drivers, skill levels, and all types of cars.

The Drivers Edge Difference; Certified In-Car Instruction / Comprehensive Driver Run Group Placement / In-Depth Classroom Sessions for all Driver Levels / Weekend two day events and single day events options,  all make TDE Texas’ benchmark high performance driving school for YOU and what YOU DRIVE.

VARIETY

The Drivers Edge also produces many different types of events; Corporate, Private, Club and Special Event Management such as, manufacturer or press ride/drive/demos, corporate driver training, automotive dealer/product introduction/promotion, private driving parties, professional high-level training, individual car club track events, and police high speed pursuit training.

The Drivers Edge will customize a program to suit your needs.  A few of the programs we’ve run and or provided assistance include, National NSX Expo Texas, Gulf State Toyota, Continental Tire Testing, CoTA Audi Driving Experience, CoTA owner/investors formula Mazda Program, Corporate/Executive Guest, John Eagle Honda, Roush Owner Club, AMG Mercedes, Mazda Rev It Up, Chevy Rev It Up, Daimler-Chrysler Training Days, Texas Z club, Pantera Owners Club of America, Space City Corvette Club, San Antonio S550, Mini Track Tour of Texas, Late Model Restoration Cruise-in, Texas A&M Sports Car Club and Cadillac V-Club.

VALUE

The Drivers Edge provides an unmatched learning experience and value.  Events are held over a weekend or one day Super Saturdays, providing comprehensive track experience.  Allowing drivers to fully comprehend and obtain a valuable learning experience with more track time, at a better value.  TDE also builds camaraderie within our family-friendly atmosphere in a relaxed, fun, yet challenging environment.

A Personal Note – Anyone or Organisation can say or be anything they want on the world wide web…we challenge you to do your homework and check us out.  The gates are always open when we are at the track and there is no fee to visit/spectate.  While you are there, ask around and see what the participants have to say.  Stick your head in one of our many levels of classroom sessions.  Take a charity ride at speed on the track with one of our instructors and or catch a ride during lunch time parade laps. *Due to continued health concerns for all, we are not doing Charity Rides at this time.

EXCELLENCE

The Drivers Edge’s proven credibility with its very long history (over 29 years) of seamless organization and attention to detail, gives our drivers an edge.  TDE is nationally recognised by the Motorsports Safety Foundation. Our unique certified (ITS/MSF 2) in-car instructor training combined with our in-depth classroom sessions provide a rewarding and fun learning experience.  TDE inspires drivers, while serving their evolving performance driving needs.

CHARITY RIDE PROGRAM

The Drivers Edge is giving back, by allowing spectators and participant’s guests to experience the thrill of speed on the track, by being a passenger during the Red (most advanced), or Instructor run group track sessions.  Just a $25 donation, all of which goes to a selected charity makes a big impact on those who need it the most. *Due to continued health concerns for all, we are not doing Charity Rides at this time.

CHURCH SERVICE

The Drivers Edge brings Church to the track by providing a short and insightful Bible based service on Sunday at 7:10AM.  Inspiring and thought provoking video leads us.  It’s been a Blessing for us to have the service and our drivers who join us have been blessed over the years.  Thank God, no matter how many times you go off track, you are still welcome to join us at Track Church Service.

SEE WHAT DRIVERS SAY ABOUT THE DRIVERS EDGE

VIDEO INTERVIEWS WITH DRIVERS

Mark

I wanted to take the time to say thank you for a great learning experience.  As we discussed this weekend, I have run various forms of motor sport events in the past.  I have never however enjoyed myself or been able to learn as much as I did last weekend.  I noticed and appreciated you and your team’s effort to not only keep me happy but to keep everyone of your participants happy and healthy.  Thank you again for going beyond the call, your excellent instruction, and for coming off the track during your limited free time to help me out.

“I’ll be back”

Karl

Just got home and unloaded.  Last year after attending the Driver’s Edge, I e-mailed you stating that it was the best time I’d ever had behind the wheel of a car.  Well, that is no longer true.

My second event trumped the prior one and is now tops on my list of driving experiences!

My instructor was an excellent instructor.  I felt that I accomplished my goals for this session and learned plenty more in addition to that.  I was running much faster with a much higher confidence level by my last run today.

Thanks for running a safe and fun organization.  I look forward to my next event!

Jonas

I had an absolute blast at the track this weekend. Aaron was an outstanding instructor on the track. I accomplished my goals of have fun, don’t bend it and learn as much as you can. I was kind of nervous because it was new track, new car, new group, usually three strikes you are out, but it was a home run instead. Put down a best time of 2:38 in the blue run group. It was really a great blue group did not feel pressured when i was slow learning the track and did not feel held up when I was running at pace and making passes. Can’t thank you and your team enough for a great outing!

Corky

You couldn’t be more correct this weekend, ‘playing’ in the rain was physically taxing and mentally exhausting.  After having a couple of days to fully absorb (no pun intended) what all happened during the weekend, I am thrilled with what I learned!  When you get the time, please forward my evaluation since that’s gonna help me too.  If any of the tracks you run a future event at have sprinkler systems, I’d recommend flooding the track during part of a 2 day event as a teaching tool. Folks who only run in the dry are indeed missing alot.

Eric K

Many of the drivers have commented of how you can manage such a large and complex event down to the level of individual people. It’s really quite an impressive demonstration in management. I want to thank you personally for how that has added to my experience at The Drivers Edge. There have been a number of times when I needed something extra and without me asking you proactively provided it. Having Scooter for an instructor was extremely helpful and really made the event for me. Thanks for thinking about me and thanks for all that you do Rick.

Best,
Eric K
Vice President

Dwaine M.

Would like to thank you for another awesome track weekend with your Drivers Edge Team!

It’s been a little over a year and a half or so since I’ve ran with y’all and from the second I pulled into the track you and your Team welcomed me back into the Drivers Edge track family like I had never left.

Having run with several other DE groups then coming back to run with The Drivers Edge Team I can say there is no comparison. The way you and your Team care and provide the best and pleasurable environment for your drivers to learn in a safe and comfortable track environment is second to none!

Rick Thanks again to you and your Drivers Edge Team for another great track weekend and experience! Looking forward to the next one.

Renata B.

Thank you for all the time and effort you put into making the Toyota Quality Champions Day at the Track a huge success! Our guests will remember this event for a long time to come.

As you are well aware, this was my first time coordinating a race track event. Your patience, professionalism, and humor made my “learning” not only educational, but a lot of fun. And at the event, The Driver’s Edge Team was professional, well organized, and worked with smiles and good humor – all while keeping our guests safe. We couldn’t be happier with our experience, and we thank you for being a valued Gulf States Toyota partner.

Should you have any potential clients looking for a reference, please feel free to provide them with my name and contact information.

Thank you,
Renata B
Corporate Meeting and Incentive Planner

Brian H.

What a great weekend!  I’m glad it rained Saturday… taught me much about my car and how to control it.  Can’t say enough good things about my instructor, Alan…  He was positive, patient, enthusiastic, and most of all friendly.  Alan knows his stuff.

Your entire staff was awesome.  Congratulations on a fine weekend.  I’m looking forward to continuing my learning in the fall.

Oh, and please send report card?

Jeff S.

The customer service, organization and instructional classes flowed great and really did surpass my already high expectations. I’m fairly sure the next Houston event will have Nils and I there again.

Nelson (instructor) was also very informative and super helpful. He’s a bit quiet but was very willing to answer any questions and also let me ride with him a few times. His subie felt like it was on rails with those tires and rock hard suspension.

Thanks again for everything,

Joe T.

I wanted to take a few moments and express to you my feelings on the past event at MSR. I am a very quiet person that hardly ever speaks unless to say hello or goodbye so this email is not my ordinary. There was not one thing about your event that was not superb. From the classroom instruction to the organization with the colored flags! David the instructor that rode with me was awesome. He understood that family had taken me away from driving sports and worked me back in slowly. I know the parade lap does nor seem like much to some, but my 4 small children got the chance to go on the “race track”, it really meant something to them. It was something you guys did not have to do! You have a wonderful program that I will continue to attend as well as tell others about. Thank you for a great event.

Thank you,

Karen W.

You run a great program and my instructor Todd was fabulous! He was so patient with me and so friendly–I knew I was in good hands. I learned SO MUCH from him! He also was personable and supportive and even loaned me his torque wrench. I imagine the other instructors are just as good, because all of the green drivers did great and I felt safe on the track. (I actually felt safer than I did when I got back on the highways to drive home!!) Can you believe it? I DID drive safer and slower on the way home than usual, you were right!

I will definitely be back for future events!!!  Thanks again!!!!!

Collin

I had a lot of fun over a superbly managed 2 days. You guys do a wonderful job and the empathy your customers share with you is truly like a family. Even though I last ran with you in 2003, I felt like I was returning home.

Your red group was as good or better than a bunch of fast drivers as one finds in any of SCCA, NASA’s GTS or ST groups and is a credit to the standards you uphold.

Thank you,

Josh

Last weekend was much better than I was expecting (and I had high expectations). The one-on-one instructor setup was helpful, the classroom presentations were informative yet entertaining, and the classes and runs were spaced out perfectly. I’ll certainty be coming back for more, with some more friends in tow this time.

Joe

I wanted reiterate again my profound thanks for a great weekend. As a new driver in your program, I entered the weekend with some concerns in the back of my mind.

– Will I actually get instruction or will this be just another track day where I’d just run my car and not really learn anything new.

– Lot of people signed up for the weekend, will I actually get time on track, will it be safe, will the organization/execution of the event be well put together or be a cluster

Now that the weekend is behind me, I can unequivocally say that you run one of the finest driver education programs I’ve attended. The event was super organized, everyone was focused on safety and the classroom and on-track instructors were top notch. Best value for the $, bar none.

I came away from the weekend with more awareness of both my strengths and areas for improvement … all while having a blast!

My instructor was fantastic. I don’t know what kind of voodoo you use but somehow you managed to connect me with an instructor who not only could communicate in “my lingo” so I understood what I needed to do, his personality was perfect for me to learn the rather complex track pretty quickly (20 turns.. good grief). I can’t say enough.

All this with just a couple of questions on friday night. like I said, voodoo magic.

Wrapping up, I learned a lot about myself and my Audi R8 this past weekend. It’s made me a better and safer driver (and hopefully, a tad faster). Thank you and your team. You run a class act and hope to see you again in one of your next events.

Armstrong T.

Just wanted to let you know it was a fun, albeit intense weekend.
I was in the green group. My first time stepping foot on a track, ever!
It was much more than I ever expected. I never in my life drove a car, or sat in someone else’s car taking corner so fast.
It was for the most part scary and an eye opening experience.
I was too tensed up, and didn’t really start to relax and have fun until the last run on Sunday.
Then I started getting more comfortable, and building some confidence, and thisspeed…right up until the moment I went off the track in turn 2.

But I used what I learned in class (looking for an exit strategy) so I went straight off, and didn’t even try to turn the corner until I was clearly off the track.
I did learn a lot of good points in the past 2 days.

Most importantly I feel I learned that I am not as good a driver as I thought I was, and that I have a lot of room for improvement.
Your class was definitely an eye opening experience that I would never have learned on the road by myself.
Thanks for the great instruction and I hope to see you again soon sometime!

Todd D.

I just wanted to drop you a line to thank you for a fantastic event this weekend. You guys run the best events and have the best instructors. I worked with a couple of instructors this weekend and seriously improved in a couple of areas. It was just awesome…best track weekend for me yet.

I wanted to thank you for a fantastic year of events. It is unbelievable how much I have learned running with you guys this year. I will see you next year, almost certainly for the January event.

Bobby N.

I just wanted to send you a quick note about your school.
You asked for suggestions/comments so here goes.
I have never attended a drivers course like yours before now & these are my perceptions.
I thought the entire event was extremely well planned and executed in very professional manner.
You and your associates kept a great balance between fun and the serious matter of safe competition driving. The tempo was excellent and not too rushed.
Classes were very informative and fun.
Food was great.

Now to my instructor.
Alex was extremely polite and understanding.
He communicated with voice and hand signals what his intentions were.
His suggestions & teaching were easy to understand, brief, & to the point.
Alex’s driving skills were outstanding and I must say, I had the ride of my life with him at the wheel.
I don’t think I have ever had that much fun just sitting in a car seat.
He was gracious enough to take me out in his personal track car.
It was absolutely unbelievable how much performance he could coax out of a Mazda Miata.
I could not keep from laughing when he was catching up with the Porsche’s!
That had to be a gut check for the poor fellow in the Porsche…being reeled in by a Miata!
He is a fine representative of your company.
Ratings: based on 1 to 5 with 5 being the best.
Drivers Edge- Your company is definitely a 5. Everyone did a great job.
Instructor- Just have to give him a 5+ for a stellar performance & excellent instruction.
Track- Excellent facility & layout for a 5.
Student (me)- slow reflexes, poor depth perception, a little forgetful, & a strong will to live combined with low testosterone, 1 to 2.
I look forward to participating in another event in the near future.

Myles

My thanks to you and your team of great instructors.  My son Jackson and I both enjoyed our first time out with the ‘Drivers Edge’ and we both had the same observations about the caliber of your program.  From the check in to the classroom to the track, your team is out in front and leading the other HPDE.  Keep up the good work and we plan on making the 3.1 at MSR.

Ricky S.

I really appreciate the format of the drivers edge and the team that hosts the weekend.  I know you’re always in the midst of the behind the scenes drama.  Your group does a great job.  You have a product to be proud of.  I know you have invested your heart and soul into it.  We are the benefactors.  I just want to say well done.

I guess the measure of a successful weekend is measured by what was learned.  I learned quite a lot.  Figured the car out and changed the handling with air pressure and sway bar adjustments.  Tried different lines and gained some time.  All in all had a great weekend and looking forward to seeing you in November.  Have a great week.

Johnson

I’ll try to keep this short and sweet but the simple fact is that “The Drivers Edge” is hands down the most fun I’ve ever had on track. It was also by far the most informative. You know that I’ve spent many hours on track at MSRH doing LeMons races and I just want to say that I learned more before lunch on Saturday at TDE then I ever did racing LeMons. Nothing against LeMons, there’s just a massive difference between “track time” and “quality track time”. Also, in my opinion you could not have paired me with a better instructor. Kevin’s attitude and method of instruction had me giggling like a school girl on those corner exits. Please don’t tell him this as I’m sure his ego would swell beyond acceptable proportions.Thank you for a fantastic weekend and I hope you get used to seeing that blue Golf R cause I think I’m going to start being a regular.

Amber A.

Just wanted to let you know I had an amazing time this weekend.  It was a tough, challenging, humbling and rewarding experience.   I learned so much about myself, my car and the course in such a short time.  Your program is something to be proud of.  I said that I wanted to give up Saturday, but I think u and I both know that I never would have, because it’s not in my nature to quit.  I am just so hard on myself to do it perfect, that I let my emotions rule me for half of the day.  But I think that also made me stronger on Sunday!

You paired Aaron and I up perfectly! He was an amazing instructor and I would love to be paired up with him again when I come back for the JUNE class!

Please send me my report card when you get it done, I would love to see it.

Thanks again for a life changing experience.

Mark

Thanks for hosting TDE last weekend at MSR Houston.  Great event.  Specific thanks to my Blue Classroom instructors both great.

Classes were engaging and informative.  And Daniel shut down a couple of side conversations which were taking away from class focus.  I appreciate that.

My incar instructor Wes provided specific and clear direction, explaining nuances and “why” on each corner.  We connected well.

Clay C.

I just wanted to shoot you a note and thank you for putting on such a great event. It was exceedingly well organized, and a whole lot of fun.

I got paired with Lee for an instructor in my 1st and 3rd sessions which was great. His style of coaching meshed well with me and I feel I was able to learn the track much quicker because of it.

I also found the classroom sessions to actually be valuable.

Additionally, the Sunday morning church service was a good message and a good format.

I had to leave after the 2nd session today, but as I was leaving, Lee approached me and asked if I wanted to move up to Red run group. I unfortunately couldn’t stay, but I would have loved to have done that. Maybe next time?

I definitely would like to run with you guys when you come to Cresson, even though I’m a member there!

Roland W.

After my 2nd weekend with your group I was not equally impressed but more so. I realize that I’m not really the best student in class because I’m a type A and a business owner but I wanted to make sure you know that I think you do an AMAZING job at what you do to promote your sport and make people feel welcome and take care of them as well. Both of my instructors have been incredibly tuned in to ME as a student and have helped me develop as a driver unbelievably fast! I came into this with just a good cheater car (M3) and a complete lack of knowledge and am now at the point where I can drive the course with complete confidence that I can either get it right or be able to correct my mistakes and learn from them and improve on the next lap. The 1st time I came out it was wet and cold so the experience was crazy different. I was able to let the car go and realize it’s potential this time. I scared myself a bit both trips but your amazing coaches (Daniel last time, Giano this time) coupled with the class sessions you and your team do gave me the confidence and knowledge to overcome those fears and do more than I ever thought possible! We had an absolutely amazing time together and I will be back as soon as possible!

Danny A.

This weekend was the most fun I’ve ever had, and I have you and your fantastic instructors to thank. Chris, Scott who sat in for a session, the guy who gave me my checkride who’s name I forget. I’m not only driving at the limit, I’m comfortable and confident there. Is it too early to say I want to be an instructor? Eventually! Can’t wait to try a new track. The other half of MSR looks really interesting.

That said, could I please get a copy of my evaluation card?

Derek

Great track weekend last weekend, despite all the rain!  Given all the craziness mother nature threw at us, I’d say you guys did an exceptional job of handling things so major kudos to the whole instructor and track team.

Kevin H.

Sincerely appreciate what all you do for drivers and focus on safety.  See you again soon!

Les A.

I must say that I have been to many other driving events and was very surprised in how well The Drivers Edge event was run.  I learned plenty more about my car and will definitely return. I knew Jacob was new instructor of yours and you guys trained him well, I was very appreciative and could not ask for anything more. He was as knowledgeable if not more than I about my cars characteristics and setup. He was very good with communication and getting me to apply these things.  Anyways, Just get back with me when you get a chance regarding my report card as I’m curious to see it.

Phill J.

First, I want to thank you and your team for another great Drivers Edge experience, this past weekend was great. My instructor Chris was a great help, really giving me the input I needed to improve and learn more about skills and getting the most out of my car. Chris really helped me learn the track quickly, since I was going the opposite direction from our April run.

I really look forward to being on track at MSRH in Oct, and enjoying another great Drivers Edge weekend, I know I will come away a better driver for the experience.

Again, thank you for providing such a quality product, the guys that we’d encouraged to come take part all had great times, they all want to do Drivers Edge again.

Jim R.

The Drivers Edge program was way more than I expected.

Learned more than I could have imagined with pointers from all your staff and instructors and has put alot of information into perspective and is helping put other information order.

Is a great group and I’ll be back

Chris Y.

To say I had fun yesterday would be the understatement of the year.  I want to share some highlights of the day as a thank you, and in hopes to encourage you and your team to continue doing what you all are doing.

It’s hard to pick out a favorite moment from the event, but a place I can begin is the sense of satisfaction I felt throughout the day as I progressed in skill and understanding after each track/class session.

Your style of instruction was extremely effective.  Your firm and well articulated messages were the perfect queues; they allowed me to apply feedback while maintaining pace and high focus.  If I did what you said, it led to desired results.  Being able to control the car and feel what proper technique is in conjunction with the ideas taught in the classroom was fantastic.  I can only imagine how it multiplied my progress.

I also want to compliment the other instructions/community.  Most everyone I encountered was very friendly and willing to share knowledge. I specifically remember having a great conversation with Peter, asking him what are probably very novice questions.  He had so much expertise and was eager to share.  I also met Tomi (unsure of spelling, but she drives the black Cayman S with silver accents).  We bonded over common car models and she too was very helpful and positive.

Boy am I glad I stayed to ride with an instructor.  Jeremy and his RX-7 changed my world.  Nothing more needs to be said.  He’s a badass.

By my last round on the track with the group, the day had already been deeply fulfilling.  Everything else that followed was icing on the cake.  Hearing my instructor [you] enthusiastically shout, “Now you’re driving!” after I performed two smooth downshifts and successfully cornered The Diamond’s Edge was a special moment.

Thanks to you and all those involved!  The passion is evident.

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