TC May 2010 Drivers Training ORP

Requirements for Students:

• Minimum 18 years of age with a valid state or provincial drivers license. License must be shown at Ground School registration.
• Approved helmet, Snell 2000 or newer.
• An attentive, safety first attitude.

Requirements for Cars:

• Sound Mechanical condition.
• Fluids filled - oil, water, transmission.
• Good belts, hoses and BRAKES.
• 3/32" minimum tire tread depth or race tires in good condition.
• Clean, inside and out, including engine compartment.
• All loose items removed. Spare tire, jack, battery secured.
• Open top and convertible cars MUST have a properly installed roll bar as a minimum. The top of the main hoop must be at least 2" above the driver's helmet when in a normal seated position. Factory pop-up rolllover protection is NOT acceptable and there will be no exceptions.
• Glass headlights taped to prevent possible breakage.
• Two seats with working seat belts.

Ground School :

• Ground school will be 7PM on Thursday May 20th at the Dalles Shilo Inn.

Topics will include:

• Vehicle Dynamics - handling characteristics of cars.
• Car Control - brake, throttle, steering and shifting techniques.
• "Driving the Line" under ideal and adverse road conditions.
• Usage of flags and what they mean.
• Safety equipment and Conference race licensing procedures.

Track Day:

• May 21st : Oregon Raceway Park http://www.oregonraceway.com/index.php
• Your day will include - technical inspection of your vehicle by your instructor, driver's meeting, comprehensive track tour, on track driving with instructor, and certificate of completion.
• SCHOOL WILL BE HELD RAIN OR SHINE!!

Registration & Information:

• The price for the Driver Training is $195.00 per student.
• Price is per student - more than one student per car can enter as long as the drivers qualify for different run groups.
• TC registrar: Lynn Coupland - 503-701-3547 - coupla5@aol.com
• TC Driving Master: Duane Starr - 503-318-6722 - starralpacas@yahoo.com

Offline payment option:

• Payment may be by cash or check made out to Team Continental Drivers Training 
• Payments can be made at check in or can be mailed to TC Drivers Training Registrar: Lynn Coupland, 5670 SW Menafee Dr Portland, OR 97239