From what I gathered Dean was instructed that all drivers new to the Audi Club are required to run in the beginner class.
However, the latest is that Dean's been able to sweet talk us back into the Intermediate group.
While I understand the AC's position that everyone should experience the exercises and classroom time that the beginner group does, it doesn't make sense to put people like Matt and I through it, since it's basically a waste of our time.
Now, I don't want to come off sounding like a pompous Schumaker wanna-be... I'm sure I would learn something in the beginner group. But for my $325, I'd like to be able to tap the resources of the Audi Club's excellent instructors at the driving level that would be most appropriate for my skill level. From what MikeK's told me, you spend the morning driving a slalom, braking exercise, and a lane toss... sounds very similar to the autocross school that I've been an instructor at for the last 2 seasons!
Anyway, I'm glad Dean's been able to move us up. Had he not, I probably would have simply asked for my money back.