Since they're both through RSR, the on-track experience is identical: same cars, instructors, etc. The differences are what happens the rest of the time.

 

Ross Bentley: Must have a lot of track experience to be allowed on the trip.

Everyday Driver: Everyone welcome. If you have no track experience you'll have fun, but it will be more intimidating.

 

RB: Study the track and practice on a simulator beforehand. Drive the track multiple days in a row. The trip's purpose is improving your driving skills as much as possible.

EDD: Show up to the first track and figure it out with and instructor. Hop on the autobahn and twisty backroads, while switching between 5 different cars, and figure it out as we go. Try it all again on another track. The trip's purpose is having a variety of experiences.

 

RB: Drive the one car you rent from RSR

EDD: Over two trips I drove an Exige, Evora 400, M2, M235i manual and paddles, M3 stock & track prepped versions, Megane, GTR, Alpha 4C, Cayman S and Cayman GTS.

 

RB: You can ride as a passenger with Ross, and he will ride with you for a coaching session.

EDD: You can do the same with Paul and Todd, but as far as instructors go, Ross is better :)

 

RB: First day experience is meeting at the hotel near the track. If you've never rented a car and driven in Europe, it might be a lot to take in after a long flight.

ED: Meet at the airport, and the group fun begins immediately. Low-stress way to start the adventure, less confusion, less feeling on your own.

 

RB: Dinner conversations are often about what tracks you've driven, driving techniques, and other topics covered on Speed Secrets podcast.

EDD: Dinner conversations are often about what cars you've driven, what to buy next, and other topics covered on Everyday Driver podcast.

 

RB: Group was a little older. Trip is more a la carte, so different people did different things.

EDD: More cohesive group since it was smaller, we rode in the same van, and everyone did everything together.