Michele Rejonis, above, and a 1999 modified Corvette Z06 used at the Corvette Racing adventures driving school. Below, Rejonis prepares to take to the track for the day’s final laps. Photos Provided.

With an element of class, it’s sleek. It’s sporty. It’s fast. And it handles like it’s on rails! As long as I can remember, I’ve loved the Corvette.


Adorning the walls of my childhood bedroom among the photos of ballet slippers and teddy bears were several posters depicting Chevy’s classic sports car. Not a consistent theme, I know.


Owning a Corvette was a desire I never outgrew and in 2003, my first ’Vette was a surprise anniversary gift from my husband, Randy. Not bad for his first-ever eBay purchase! Last Christmas, he outdid himself yet again with a gift certificate for a Level 1 driving experience with Corvette Racing Adventures.


Although Dave Zubick, driving school owner and instructor, conducts his classes at raceways throughout the United States, my day-long driving escapade took place at Shannonville Motorsports Park just east of Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Randy and I visit Niagara Falls every spring, so it made sense to incorporate the racing school into our long weekend.


The day began at 8 a.m. sharp.