HPDE organized by
PCA - Allegheny
Sat, Aug 10 - Sun, Aug 11, 2013

ARPCA Pitt Race - Driving School

Pittsburgh International Race Compl

About this event

Come run with us to Pittsburgh International Race Complex!

 The Allegheny Region of the Porsche Club of America will host a Driver’s Education Event of 2013 at the Pitt Race Complex (formerly known at BeaveRun) on Saturday and Sunday, Aug 10 and 11.  

Cars on track at Pitt RaceThis is a great opportunity to learn more about your car and enhance your driving skills. Our club has a long history in making sure that first timers feel especially welcome!

We will be using the North Track (the road course) as well as the Vehicle Dynamic Area (VDA) to provide a complete educational experience!  Newer drivers will use the VDA to learn skills that will then be applied on the track.  Experienced drivers will benefit from more track time than at other events and, if desired, will be able to participate in the VDA exercises.

If you are not currently a Approved Instructor for the Allegheny Region and would like to apply please contact John Schrenker, our chief instructor: jssdmd@aol.com to discuss your instructing CV.  

 

As with last year, Saturday night we'll again be hosting the Checkered Flag Member & Non-Member Dinner Social at PittRace.  Have your Family Members come out and join us Saturday evening to see what the track is all about.  Click here for more details and registration info.

Event requirements

Safety Requirements

  • HELMET - 2005 or later SNELL rating required  (sticker must be attached - look inside helmet). SNELL “SA” recommended. A helmet with only a DOT rating is NOT acceptable. (Note: new requirement; 2000-rated helmets NOT ACCEPTABLE!)
  • Seatbelts - As a minimum the vehicle shall have the OEM restraints. If the participant chooses to install 5 or 6 point driving harnesses, four point harnesses are not allowed with the exception of the Schroth DOT approved 4 point harness, the harnesses must include an antisubmarine strap and be mounted in an approved manner consistent with the manufacturer’s instructions. The Harness System must be used in conjunction with a seat which has the supplied routing holes for the shoulder and anti-submarine belts. The use of H-style shoulder belts is no longer allowed by PCA. Equal restraints are required for driver & passenger.
  • Seating requirements - ALL participant vehicles must have TWO seats with equal restraints for the driver and the passenger. This applies to ALL run groups, including instructors. If you do not have a car that qualifies under this rule, please don't apply. If you show up without a second seat or without equal restraints, your car will fail tech inspection and you will not be allowed on the track.   There will be NO EXCEPTIONS and NO REFUNDS.
  • Roll bar - Open air vehicles must have OEM, operational, roll over protection OR properly installed roll bars that meet the broomstick rule, i.e., must be taller than driver & also provide protection for passenger. Arm restraints required for driver and passenger for open vehicle operation.
  • Sunroofs - must be fully closed on track.
  • Brake Pads - Minimum 50% brake pad lining.
  • Tires - minimum - 5/32" tire tread depth for street tires.  If you are running some form of a track or race tire (Kumo, Hoosier, etc.) be prepared to show your tires to the safety char for approval.
  • Clothing – minimum requirement - long sleeve 100% cotton shirt, long 100% cotton pants, leather or canvas shoes.
  • Age - Drivers must be 18 years or older with valid driver's license.
  • Co-Driver - No more than one novice driver per vehicle.
  • Noise - No open exhausts - (100dB limit)
  • Car Safety  – the driver of the vehicle is responsible for the preparation and proper operation of their vehicle. All registered drivers will receive ARPCA’s Safety Inspection Form, updated for 2009, which is to be completed, signed, and brought to the track. All vehicles will be required to pass a safety inspection at the track. Failure of this inspection will not result in a refund of your registration fee. You will be allowed to remedy any problems and resubmit your vehicle for approval.
  • Cars that are not permitted: All open wheeled cars are prohibited. All cars with an open cockpit like a Lotus 7 or Caterham are prohibited. All cars requiring methanol based fuels are prohibited. Should there be any question about the suitability and safety of a vehicle, the final determination will be made by the Chief Instructors/Safety Chair

Providing your Driving Resume

Please make sure your driving resume is up to date in Motorsport Reg.  A suggested structure is below: 
Recommended structure to maintain DE Experience in MSR
 
Please make sure that your logbook of experience in your MSR member profile is up to date.  We will use this information to evaluate your ability and to correctly place you into your run group. 

Costs and Options:

  • Driver Registration Cost: $370
  • Instructor Registration Cost: $0 (only ARPCA - approved instructors)

 Payment:

You will be asked for a credit card when you register.  We will charge your credit card after your registration has been reviewed and approved by the event chairs. 

You may adjust your registration on-line.  Any additional charges will be reviewed and charged as appropriate to your credit card.  If refunds are appropriate (eg. for canceling dinner reservations) we will send you a check.  Any refunds will be subject to the standard cancellation policy outlined in the cancellation section for this event.

Entries (105)

SS
Steve Scholze
SR
Scott Ryan
ES
Eugene Scanzera
KK
Keith Kunz
SM
Stephen Morse
DS
Duane P Smith Jr
CT
Collin Thomas
JL
John Laslo

Pittsburgh International Race Compl

Wampum, PA
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Organizer

HPDE organized by

PCA - Allegheny

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