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| March 06, 2006 | Luu, Andrew | COPYRIGHT 2006 Crain Communications, Inc. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)Copyright

Byline: Andrew Luu

We were piloting a fourth-gen Mazda 626 with a Dodge Aries K wagon hot on our tail, ramming our bumper. We weaved to block when the Aries' engine screamed, giving away the intention to try and accelerate alongside. We swerved left to block, but the Dodge dropped back quickly and cut to the other side.

We brake-checked in a last-ditch effort to lose the K car, but the Dodge made it alongside our rear bumper. Grinding together, the driver of the Aries turned in, planted the throttle and spun us off into the weeds.

We had just got PITted-Precision Immobilization Technique-a popular tactic used by police to end dangerous pursuits. At this , you too can experience the PIT, over and over again.

As the name implies, the 007 Experience is a course in aggressive, heroic and sometimes dangerous driving. At the BeaveRun Motorsports Complex north of Pittsburgh, you will learn quick getaways via reverse 180-degree spins. And one lesson you will take away from it all: If something blocks your path, ram your way to freedom.

The 007 Experience is a ton of fun, but the tactical courses are the real deal. Numerous government security personnel who have graduated from these security driving programs now roam the hostile roads of Afghanistan and Iraq, according to school officials. Police are also regular students in 007.

Before the extreme techniques are taught, instructors establish a foundation ...

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