Fall 2009 Drivers Ed At VIR

This event is open to PCA and BMWCCA members with a valid US-issued driver's license.  Proof of membership and drivers' licenses will be checked at registration.  There is no restriction on car make/model. 

• This is NOT a racing event or racing school.  Our events focus on learning proper high performance driving techniques that will translate well into both street and track use.  Our goal is to provide a safe environment where all participants have fun and return home with their vehicle in the same condition as when they arrived, but having learned something new and made a few new friends.  We pride ourselves on our low-key, low stress events that will make you want to join us again.
• When registering, please select your experience based on the following as a guide.  We request that you keep your MotorsportReg experience profile up to date, particularly which run group you ran with in your most recent events, to assist us in making accurate run group assignments.
  • Green: Novice and Beginner (0-3 events)
  • Blue: Novice/Internediate (3-10 events)
  • White: Upper intermediate and advanced (10-40 events with solo exp)
  • Black: Upper advanced/instructor overflow (40+ events)
  • Red: Instructors

All the following information, in more detail, is available via links in the DE section of the FSR website (link below) and will also be in the confirmation package that you will receive via email before the event.

• Cars must pass technical inspections (see links below) to show they are safe for track use.  Drivers must wear an approved helmet and proper clothing (see links below).  All helmets must be Snell SA2000 or later specification.   We no longer accept M rated helmets of any year.  We do not have loaner helmets available.
• Your preferred car number will be requested in the car info section of the registration form.  If there are repeat numbers within a run group, we'll give priority based on registration date and assign alternate numbers as appropriate, so please ensure your second and third choices are in your profile.
  • All cars must have numbers at least 8 inches high on each side of the car in a bright, easy to read contrasting color.  Shoe polish on windows, although a less preferred method, is permitted, but the color must be bright and visible.  Blue painters tape is acceptable, but must be visible (light green painters tape is also available for darker cars).   Participants must have their own numbers.
• All participants must have a tech inspection prior to the event and bring their completed tech form with them to the track.  The inspection can be performed by any qualified mechanic or club tech inspector and the form filled out, signed and stamped by the mechanic/inspector. The form will be turned in at either event check-in or at track tech, depending on your run group and a tech sticker issued.  The tech form and specifics about how tech is conducted at the track for each run group will be in your confirmation package.  You can download the tech form HERE.
• Convertibles must have a roll bar or hoop extenders and pass the "broomstick" test.  For late model Porsche 911s (i.e. 996/997), a factory hardtop obviates the need for a traditional roll bar. 

• All participants, staff, and guests must sign the PCA event insurance waiver at track registration.  Everyone will also be required to sign VIR’s waiver at the main entrance when they arrive. 
• There will be no overnight "camping" in the paddock for this event.  Arangements can be made with VIR for RV parking for a fee. 
• Wristbands and registration packages will be issued at registration.
• This event will run rain or shine.
• An event information packet will be emailed to all registered participants approximately two weeks before the event, which will include the event schedule, run group and instructor/student assignments with contact information so that instructors and students can contact each other.  If you have an issue with your group assignment, please contact the Registrar immediately after receiving your assignment
• More information will be available in the DE section of the FSR website.

Instructors:  If you instructed with FSR at our May 09 event, you will have the “Instructor Entry” option available to register on the online registration form.  If this option is not available and you have instructed with us in the past, please email the registrar BEFORE YOU REGISTER so that we can add you to our instructor list.  If you have never instructed with FSR, please provide your credentials/references via email to the registrar BEFORE YOU REGISTER.  We will then add you to our list and the instructor option will become available to you online.  In either case, you must have FSR on your list of clubs in your Motorsportreg.com profile for the registrar to add you as an instructor.  If you have any questions or are not sure how to proceed, please email the registrar and we'll hook you up. 

Cancellation/Refund Policy:  For cancellations on or before September 7, refunds issued by check will incur a $25 cancellation fee; refunds issued as motorsportreg.com credit for a future FSR event will be in full.  Cancellations after September 7 receive a 50% refund, regardless of method; no refunds after September 14.  Refund requests must be made in writing or through the motorsportreg.com cancellation button on the "My Events" page.  No-shows will not receive a refund.