Cadillac V-Performance Academy at Spring Mountain | My Incredible Experience

I visited the Cadillac V-Performance Academy at Spring Mountain Resort and Country Club to push the limits of the CT5-V Blackwing in many ways! Spring Mountain Resort is just outside Las Vegas, NV where you can learn to drive your CT4-V and CT5-V Blackwings like they were meant to be driven. Professional instruction, fantastic learning opportunities, and miles of smiles were had as we tried to tame the 668 hp beast!
Watch the video to learn what it's like to do this amazing experience.
Book your V-Academy Experience: www.springmountainmotorsports...
Prices (at time of video):
FREE with the purchase of a new Blackwing vehicle, owners receive 2 nights stay for FREE on behalf of Cadillac!
Just want to experience the Academy but didn’t buy a new Blackwing?
CT4-V BW 2 day: $3545
CT5-V BW 2 day: $3845
Condo for 2 nights: Add $300 to the prices above!
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www.cadillacvclub.com/join-us
Check out bonus footage!: • Cadillac V Academy
Jet Fuel Only is not associated or in business with Spring Mountain Resort and Country Club or the Cadillac V-Academy. Although the V Academy provided this course to me for free I paid all travel expenses and my views expressed in this video are my own.
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[@JetFuelOnly]

Just a reminder to all those who purchase a new Blackwing vehicle from Cadillac, this experience AND the 2 nights in the condo are FREE on behalf of Cadillac! What a deal!

[@tj8994]

Umm, is this deal for everyone, anywhere???!!!

[@JetFuelOnly]

@@tj8994 it comes with the purchase of a new Blackwing. I believe you have 12 months to do it. (That time limit may be new).

[@mboles32]

Just paid and joined the V-Club this morning. Have had a CT4VBW for six months now and love it. Seriously pursuing going to school.

[@leea4624]

I’ll be in the 9-10 Oct CT4V class, and I can’t wait! I just got a 5 so hopefully I can do that one in the spring. I know this video is 2 yrs old, but THANK YOU for sharing!

[@marktanner2101]

I did the V Academy 5 years ago when I got my '17 ATS-V manual. Really great instruction, lots of fun. My session was filled with automotive journalists, so I was even mentioned in a few articles. The fact that it's included with the purchase of a BW is an awesome added value. BMW charges around $2500 for their course, and the BW is already considerably cheaper than the equivalent M3s anyway; flights are not included with any program. I hope to get another V BW in about a year, so I will look forward to going back .

[@jimmyk7527]

The performance academy was so awesome. The condo was excellent and included with the academy. The main thing was the training instructors and using that on the course. A great experience and thank you Cadillac it was Included in the purchase… Love the car

[@pkincy]

I went to the Corvette School there in 2016 and the V Academy in 2018. Absolutely top notch instruction and facilities. As I bought my ATS-V w 1426 miles on it I paid full boat for the V Academy at $3500 but it was well worth it. I will go again the year I get my new CT4 (or 5) BW in a year or two.

[@JetFuelOnly]

Awesome!

[@raveglass]

The back of the head you see in each classroom shot is me. Daniel was modest to not mention that he won the AutoCross competition. Great video, Daniel! Good editing and flow, really liked the production value, and it was an excellent overview…I’ll use this to show friends/family what I was up to!

[@JetFuelOnly]

Hey Ben! Thanks for watching. I originally had this video at 18 min and had to really trim down. There would have been more of everyone in it.

[@itsavlife]

Can’t wait to see this. V Performance Academy is awesome in every way!

[@bigjoed]

Great video. I’m looking forward to my time there. Now I definitely know what to expect. Thank you!

[@r.serrano9377]

That looks way fun, congrats!

[@christophersoprano2296]

The best Cadillac vid ever....thanks D

[@JetFuelOnly]

Thanks man!

[@thankful5832]

Thank you for sharing - will certainly take them up on their offer 🤙

[@Drcheeser79]

Great video 👍 thanks for posting

[@tavitkazanjian2426]

Awesome.

[@jromez28]

God that looked like a fun day! What a great experience in an amazing car. Super great vid as always D!

[@joeythebrush4632]

Headed there tomorrow, woohoo!

[@jtthebrick3]

Just finished my V Academy today! Glad I watched this video before I went. This is a great overview!!

[@JetFuelOnly]

Awesome, congrats!

[@kirks06G35]

Great job Daniel thanks for putting this together I have electric blue BW on order my wife and I are so excited

[@strohkirchw]

You get this for free then after you take delivery.

[@itsavlife]

Daniel, really great series of videos. I have watched a few of these about the V Performance Academy in the past and this is by far the best one yet. Really nice work bro

[@JetFuelOnly]

Thank you! I watched a couple too, didn't see any from this generation that covered more than PDR sessions. I'm glad I had the opportunity to cover it.

[@karlb8069]

WOW!!!

[@George0674]

Looks like fun! I've been doing track days on and off over the last decade or so and when I bought my M4 I wanted to do Performance Center delivery which gives you a day of M school but ended up buying one on the lot. I traded it for a 19 ATSV and missed out on V academy since I bought it CPO. Now I'm on the hunt for a CT4-V Blackwing and will definitely take advantage of this offer. I already go to Vegas twice a year, so it's perfect!

[@JetFuelOnly]

I drove the 4BW last weekend on a track and I was really impressed! Definitely the better track toy

[@PhillyDee215]

💥I would love to get my CTS-V3 out there😎

[@uh-1flyboy632]

I was just notified on 3-12-22 that I was lucky enough to secure a new 2022 CT5V-Blackwing . I ordered a Summit White/automatic without all the carbon fiber options. My buddy ordered one at the same time and his is on hold, due to the carbon fiber stuff. I wanted the car as a retirement gift for myself. I was notified on my 1 year anniversary of retiring. After 29 years of NY law enforcement survival ! I still have and drive my Dad's 1967 Cadillac deVille convertible. He gave it to me when I was 12 years old. I'm 57 now. Coming up on 200K miles and getting a 429ci engine rebuild in a few weeks. The old Caddy needed a baby brother. I did not know that they offered this school and will definitely take advantage of it. Hoping to take delivery sometime in April 2022. I just sold my 2018 Chev Colorado ZR2 to help pay for the Blackwing. I bought the ZR2 in October of 2018 for $43k and AutoLenders is paying me $40k !!!!! I am ecstatic that it will cover 40% of the Caddy cost.

[@JetFuelOnly]

Sounds like all good stuff man! Way to go and really good story on the old Caddy.

[@jefff6884]

Sweet! I wonder if any of the racing schools out here in Phx will add any of the Blackwings. They have all the Hellcats and Demons, Mustangs and Corvettes though.

[@JetFuelOnly]

Doubtful unless Cadillac wants to put a Academy there. The cars still belong to Cadillac from what I understand. The school doesn’t own them.

[@dude...are-you-sure]

This is awesome that cadillac includes this with a new purchase of the BW. Are there other car manufacturer does this for their customers? If any im guessing cadillac is one of the few that offer this. So how much outta pocket if we bought our BW used? Im guessing this would be upwards of $5k for the weekend?

[@JetFuelOnly]

I know other manufacturers offer it but not sure if free. Porsche has similar but it’s about $1000. Toyota gives a track day and instructor with their GR86 and GR Corolla. I believe BMW might have something. I think the two day is about $3500. Prices on the website I think.

[@jasoncrawl2692]

That’s cool as heck!!! I wonder did you get any info on the carbon ceramic brake calibers. I have a 2018 CTSV3 Championship edition and wanted to add a set of the carbon ceramic calibers on it.

[@JetFuelOnly]

I think you can make it happen but the new generation may have some unexpected elements. You can try the ZL1 or ZR1 carbon ceramics. Check with Camaro or corvette groups to see if anyone has done it and if there’s any oddities. One thing, your 19” rims may not fit. So double check! Also … I feel sorry for your pocket book.

[@jasoncrawl2692]

@@JetFuelOnly I know right lol. That’s how it goes in the car world. The next generation always get that additional upgrade just enough to make you purchase it.

[@strohkirchllc3047]

Was just there last week. BW owners get this for free with purchase or lease of their cars. "We can't go faster if you don't hit those apexs."

[@victormendez3778]

Does anyone know what’s the difference between the CT5-V Black Wing and the CT5-V series besides prices and also how many of these have or will they make

[@JetFuelOnly]

The main difference is the Blackwing has the 6.2L Supercharged V8 and the Regular V is 3.0 twin turbo V6. The blackwing has larger tires, brakes, slightly different suspension, better aero, more interior appointments, etc. Not sure how many Vs or BW will be made. Still in production.

[@rajcam80]

Could I run my stock 2010 CTS-V sedan there?

[@JetFuelOnly]

Not at Spring Mountain they instruct in these cars they have on property. There are lots of tracks elsewhere though. Where do you live? Check out hookedondriving.com

[@ragweedmakesmesneeze]

Any manuals available for the school? And what did you think of the seat time? Thanks for posting!

[@strohkirchw]

They have auto and manual.

[@JetFuelOnly]

Yeah you chose auto or manual. Seat tile wasn’t bad. I think we did about 25 laps a day.

[@ragweedmakesmesneeze]

@@JetFuelOnly Thanks! I've done an M school with BMW and it just made me wish for more lead/follow laps and instruction. But for the price, still an okay value for the one day event. Now, $3500 for a two day school and 25 laps a day seems a little light. On the other hand, when am I ever going to get to drive a CT5-V Blackwing? Again, thanks for the video and info!

[@davidwang256]

Gt4 or black wing?

[@JetFuelOnly]

Black wing daily driver and all around car. GT4 for the weekend - terrible daily

[@bhale5048]

How do new owners register for this class?

[@JetFuelOnly]

Contact the V Academy. 855-556-2878

[@snowboarddan5899]

Where can I get that desktop wallpaper

[@JetFuelOnly]

Email me I’ll send you some. [e-mail]

[@phil9711]

@ 4:13 the fuel tank is reading full but the range is saying it only has 75 miles... the mpg can't possibly be that bad.

[@JetFuelOnly]

Average 5mpg on the track. Pretty typical. Even my V6 TT CTS gets under 10 on the track

[@350Voodoo]

I would still take the ZL1 1LE over this thing any day