Porsche Track Experience will expand its U.S. driving school lineup in 2027 with two courses dedicated exclusively to the 911 GT3 at Barber Motorsports Park in Birmingham, Alabama. The additions include a half-day GT Drift course focused on car control and an invitation-only, three-day Masters GT program for experienced participants.
The existing curriculum will also continue at Barber and WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca in Monterey, California. For enthusiasts planning a trip around time behind the wheel, the two locations offer programs ranging from introductory instruction to advanced driver development, with Porsche sports cars supplied as part of the experience.
Learning to Slide a GT3
GT Drift introduces participants to controlling a car when its front and rear tires are traveling in different directions. The half-day program begins with a brief classroom session covering vehicle dynamics before moving to the skid pad for practical instruction.
Exercises include trail braking, rotating the car and developing drifting skills, all conducted in the 911 GT3 within a controlled training environment. Priced at $1,500 per participant, the course adds a shorter, focused option to the Barber schedule.
Three Days of Advanced Instruction
Masters GT takes the same single-model approach into a substantially more intensive program. Available by invitation to graduates of the Masters RS course, the three-day experience combines advanced vehicle control, increased track time, performance analysis and personalized coaching.
The first day takes place at the Barber Proving Grounds, where participants refine their car-control skills. Days two and three move to the racetrack, alternating open lapping with detailed data review. At $23,000 per participant, Masters GT becomes the highest level of instruction offered through Porsche Track Experience.
“Nothing compares to the experience of driving a Porsche with the beating heart of a race car,” said Timo Resch, President and CEO of Porsche Cars North America. “The 911 GT3 doesn’t just promise, but delivers a motorsport-derived driving experience, one that’s rooted in real world competition. The best way to truly appreciate what makes a GT3 special is from behind the wheel, and there is no better place to do that than on a racetrack with professional instruction.”
Two Tracks, a Full Curriculum
Barber has hosted Porsche’s driving school since 2003, when it launched as the Porsche Sport Driving School. Laguna Seca joined the program in 2026 and will enter its second season in 2027. Both locations will retain the existing progression of courses:
| Program | Duration | Barber | Laguna Seca |
|---|---|---|---|
| Precision | One day | $2,500 | $3,600 |
| Performance | Two days | $5,000 | $6,700 |
| Masters | Three days | $6,600 | $9,200 |
| Masters RS | Three days | $10,600 | $14,300 |
Depending on the course, participants train in models including the 718 Cayman and Boxster GTS 4.0, 911 Carrera GTS and 911 GT3. The two new GT3-only programs will be offered exclusively at Barber.
Visitor Information
Dates: Selected dates during the 2027 season; consult the booking portal for individual courses.
Hours: Vary by program; experiences range from a half-day to three days.
Location: Barber Motorsports Park, Birmingham, Alabama; WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca, Monterey, California. GT Drift and Masters GT are exclusive to Barber.
Tickets: Existing courses start at $2,500 at Barber and $3,600 at Laguna Seca. GT Drift costs $1,500; Masters GT costs $23,000 per participant.
Access: Advance booking required. Masters GT is invitation-only for Masters RS graduates. Course information, availability and booking inquiries are available at porschedriving.com.