Sat, May 5, 2018

Tour to Vehicle Research Institute (VRI) at WWU

PNWR Tour

About this event

 

Come join us for a short driving tour that ends up at the Vehicle Research Institute (VRI) on the campus of Western Washington University in Bellingham. The tour stars at the Smokey Point Rest Stop near MP 207 in Arlington, WA and winds through the back roads of western Washington with a planned quick restroom stop (location TBA).

Then its on to Bellingham and the Vehicle Research Institute (VRI) program at Western Washington University. The students from WWU will present a program about VRI and demonstrate how they design, build and then compete with their prototype vehicles at the national Formula SAE competition. PNWR has sponsored VRI with our largest donation of the year over the past several years, so come see first hand how they use the funds in their unique program. It will be an education! Lunch will be provided, followed by a tour of their facility and the unveiling of their new "Viking 59" vehicle.

This is a two part event: part 1 is the drive up to VRI and part 2 is the lunch and presentation at VRI.  You do not have to participate in the tour up with the group if you prefer to drive alone to VRI.  Please note your preference on the registration form.  Only sign up for ONE option!  Note also, there is no driving style preference for this tour.

Schedule for the tour:  This is slightly later than shown in the Spiel ad due to the shorter driving distance.

9:00 AM Meet and greet, sign waivers and receive directions

9:30 AM Tour briefings

10:00 AM Depart; groups leave at 10 minute intervals

11:30 AM Arrive at VRI event

Schedule for VRI lunch and tour:

•11:30 - 12:00 PNWR member arrival

•11:45 - 1:30  Lunch with staff presentation

•1:30 - 2:00 VRI staff takes 3 groups through 3 different shop work areas: class room development,  manufacturing, and assembly. Groups rotate through each area.

•2:00 - 2:15 New Viking 59 car unveiling and presentation

•2:15 - 3:00 Open shop time with questions & answers

Event requirements

Tour Requirements:

  • Cancelations and refunds:  Cancelations accepted until May 3rd.  There are no advanced payments required for this tour.
  • Car club membership:  To participate you must be a member of the PCA.  Porsche owners who are not members may contact the tour chair and receive a special invitation on a case-by-case basis.
  • Non-Porsches on the Tour:  Non-Porsches are only allowed on a case-by-case basis under extenuating circumstances (car in the shop, awaiting delivery of a Porsche, etc)
  • For Adult participants and attendees:  All drivers and passengers must sign the Waiver Release Form, which will be provided at the tour starting point.  There is no need to download, print and sign the form in advance.

  • Age and driver's license restrictions:  All drivers must be at least 18 years old and in possession of a valid US driver's license at the time of the Tour.  A driving permit is not acceptable.  For participants under 18 years old, the participant and his/her parents must sign an additional waiver and the participant must attend with at least one parent or legal guardian.
     
  • Registering for Passengers:  Please make sure to include the names of any passengers riding with you in the space provided during registration.  If you have two cars on the tour each car and driver should register with a separate Motorsportreg account.
     
  • Please read the Tour Rules and Etiquette guidance on the club website under "On the Road-->Tours-->Etiquette & Rules (pdf)" prior to the tour date.
     
  • Additional information:  See our club website http://www.pnwr.org/

 

 

PNWR Tour

Seattle, WA

Organizer

Fun Run/Tour organized by

PCA - Pacific Northwest Region - Tours & Social Events

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Event over!