About this event
ATTENTION: Due to limited turnout there will be no activities on Friday May 13th. The School will be a two day school on May 14th & 15th.
The Heartland Ring of US Audi Club invites our Heartland Park Topeka Drive's School on May 13th-15th, 2011.
This event is designed to improved with practice driving skills in a controlled environment learning skills that give you confidence in real world situations. This school is held at a racing facility as those venues provide ample space, no oncoming traffic, plenty of runoff room, and workers before each corner with flags to warn drivers of any upcoming danger. Despite being at a racetrack, the events are not competitive, are not timed, and most certainly are not racing. Beginner students have an experienced instructor in the car at all times while on the road coarse to guide them through the learning process. Some intermediate and advanced students start with an instructor in the car, but graduate to solo status after proving their level of safety and skill. Classroom sessions while not in the car provide valuable theory and discussion that complement what is learned in the car. Students are never pushed beyond their comfort and skill levels.
Faster drivers are allowed to pass slower drivers under strict guidelines for everyone's safety, keeping all drivers feeling safe and confident of their surroundings.
Lessons and skills learned at these events really do transfer to everyday driving, as numerous former students attest to all the time. Many prior students report avoiding accidents thanks to things they learned at these events. Many others report simply enjoying their daily commute more, knowing more about themselves and their cars. There really is no better way to improve your skills.
What you will learn at a performance driving school:
- How to handle you car in a emergency situation
- Understanding of braking dynamics
- Increased confidence in the performance characteristics of your vehicle
Heartland Park offers 14 turns in 2.5 miles and has 48 feet of elevation change. We want this Driving School to be safe, educational and fun. This is not a racing school, nor is it a competitive event. NOTE: At the eventmaster's discretion, if a driver is deemed to be racing or driving in an overly-aggressive manner, that driver will be banned from further participation in this event.
The event will feature Advanced Student and Instructor orientation day on Friday, and Drivers Education school on Saturday and Sunday.
Optionally there will be a gathering Saturday night for dinner where there will be a great raffle of donated items from our sponsors.
Take advantage of the Early Bird registration and save $50!
Format:
Drivers School. Beginners will have classroom time and off-track exercises in addition to on-track lapping with an instructor in the car at all times. Beginners will start with exercises and then progress onto track with their instructor. Friday will be Instructor Orientation and Advanced Student day.
Fees
Student Registration: $345 (Early bird discount expired)
Advanced Students including Friday orientation $475 (Advanced approval required)
Instructor Registration $125
Note: While the event organizers will make every effort to maximize track time, due to the possible track conditions, the number of sessions and session length is not guaranteed.
We want you to have the best time you've ever had in your car, be it an Audi or not! Please let myself or any other Staff member help you with anything we can to make this a great event! Be safe and have fun! If you have any questions, please feel free to contact our Event Master.
Kris Loveless
Event Master
816.591.2029
Event requirements
Minimum Requirements
- All drivers must be 18 years of age or older
- Current Member of US Audi Club membership
NOTE: If you do not have a membership, please select the membership fee in during registration. US Audi Club new members will automatically be enrolled through December 31st, 2012 for this event. Alternately you can join by mail by downloading the form Click Here!
US Audi Membership is $28 per year, local membership dues for Heartland Audi Club (Optional) is $22 per year.
- Cars must pass a pre-event tech inspection
- Helmets must be worn at all times on the track
- Helmets must be Snell M or S certified (2000, 2005 or 2010)
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Convertible PolicyConvertibles must meet the following minimum requirements in order to participate in this driving school:
- A four-point roll cage consisting of a main hoop behind the front seats with two rear braces
- A four and preferably five point harness
- When you are seated in your the car the top of your helmet must be at least 2" below a line from the top of the roll bar to the top of the windscreen
- Arm restraints are recommended but not required at this time.
Removable hard tops are not considered structural roofs. The only exception is if they meet the minimum "race track" requirements.Vehicles with factory roll hoops and/or deployable roll over protection will not be allowed If you have any questions about the Convertable policy please contact Kris Loveless on 816.591.2029 or at kris.loveless@sbcglobal.net.
- Trucks, Minivans, and Sport Utility Vehicles are strictly prohibited from participating in the event.
Safety Inspection
A pre-event safety inspection must be completed within 30 days of the event. A number of event sponsors have generously agreed to complete these inspections free of charge, but you must bring the form with you to the shop. An advance appointment is strongly encouraged. Without exception, this form must be completed. You must provide the completed form at registration in order to participate in the event. Registration form will be sent via email after completion of registration.
Medical Information
Participants will be asked to complete a medical form in case of emergency. This information is voluntary, but the form must be turned in with a minimum of your name and emergency contact. However you are encouraged to complete as much as possible in case of emergency during the event. Due to privacy laws, Please fill out and put in an envelope with your name on it and seal the envelope. Please hand to the eventmaster or to the registration staff. You may pick up the envelope at the end of the event otherwise this information will be destroyed after the event. This envelope will be opened only in case of emergency. Download the form by clicking here!
Track Paddock Vehicle Policy
Due to issues with prior events unrealted to Heartland US Audi Club participants bringing ANY Motorized Paddock or Pit vehicles into Heartland Park Topeka are required to conform to the Heartland Park Pit Vehicle Policy. There is a fee for registration of the vehicle which is an annual registration. This policy is that of Heartland Park and not the responsibility of US Audi. Please review the policy and purchase your pass from Heartland Park Directly. As an alternate, bicycles work very well!
Instructors
If you have instructed at the Audi Heartland Event in the past go ahead and register. Instructors who have not instructed with us before are requested to contact Kris Loveless prior to registration. Please detail a driving and instructing history including references who can confirm your qualifications.
Headquarters Hotel
A block of rooms has been reserved at the Capitol Plaza Hotel under "The Audi Club". The cost of each room is $86+ tax per night for single or double occupancy (stay with a roommate for $43/night!). Call 800.579.7937 or 785.431.7200 and feel free to register online. When calling be sure and mention group code KCAC and discount code of AUDI.
The rooms will be held until April 15th but will fill up fast so do not delay!
