About this event
Triangle Z Club / Tarheel Sports Car Club
2008 Fall CMP Finale
HPDE & Time Trial
Our June CMP event was so well received, and we had such a good time down there, that we've decided to go BACK! We're very excited to have our finale event at CMP for the fall (moved from Rockingham.)
The general concensus (if not unanimous) was that the new track changes and facility improvements are making CMP a desirable place to track. We agree and are excited to be working again with Brian, Jochen, and Toni to host another great event.
For this finale, we will be including the wet skid pad and lunch in your event entry fee. Extra lunch tickets will be available for purchase when you register if you are bringing guests.
This event is currently SOLD OUT for students and Instructors!
(except for skid-pad only entry)
All experience levels: $325
Optional Time Trial (for prepped cars only): $30/$20
One-Day discount available for advanced and solo drivers only (choose your group on the order form to see the option)
Wet Skid Pad Only: $40
We're excited to be offering an option of the wet skid pad exercises by itself. This could be used for people wanting to attend the event, get some seat time to experience some extreme vehicle dynamics without the risks (however small they may be) of driving on track. You'll have access to the event paddock, and we can even arrange for some rides with one of our instructors during some hot laps. You will also be eligble for parade lapping during the lunch hours when available. Add a second day of skid pad seat time for only $10 more.
This event is a two day high performance driver's education event with an optional time trial for qualified drivers. You can expect three 25 to 30 minute driving sessions each day with classroom discussions held between sessions. We will also have the wet skid pad available. Students will be grouped based on experience level into FOUR groups:
- GREEN for novice and beginner students (generally 0-3 events)
- YELLOW for novice/intermediate students (2-20 events depending on various factors)
- BLUE for upper intermediate/advanced students (10-40 events)
- RED for advanced solo/instructor overflow (30+ events with verifiable solo experience)
Solo attendees please note: If you have not driven at one of our events in the last 12 months, you must submit contact information for the club with which you drove most recently. We reserve the right to place an instructor with you for a check-ride, with or without references.
EVERYONE: Please make sure your previous event history is up to date on MotorsportReg.com.
An instructor is included with your entry fee, some advanced drivers may be asked to drive solo if we do not have enough instructors. If you have not participated in an event with TZC/THSCC, you will have an instructor your first day with us unless we have some mutual track friends that can vouch for your experience level.
Instructor group will be the WHITE group but you are allowed to drive in student groups so long as you follow the passing rules designated for THAT particular run group.
If you are an instructor for other clubs, but have not instructed with us before, and you are interested in instructing with us, please send download our new instructor application ASAP so we can review it and check your references so we can try to get you on our instructor roster. File can be downloaded here.
Pre-registration is required. If you register online, but choose not to take advantage of online payment, your entry will not be confirmed until your paper entry and check have been recieved by the event registrar. Your entry will be placed 'on hold' until we receive your check or you pay online.
All run groups: $325
Optional Time Trial (for prepped cars only): $30/$20
Optional wet skid pad only entry: $40
** TZC and THSCC members can receive a discount. A member is any dues-paying member in good standing with any of the host clubs: Triangle Z Club, Tarheel Sports Car Club ** If you don't know how to get your member discount, please email me
**** NO SHOWS WILL NOT RECEIVE A REFUND OR A CREDIT **** Event accommodations (follow the underlined links for contact information) We would like to recognize our HPDE/TT program sponsors: Capri FlavorsRefund/Credit Schedule
be handled after event close-out
Seaboard Industrial -- www.seaboardindustrial.com
Performance Chassis -- 919-319-3484
Atlantic Auto Exchange -- www.atlanticautoexchange.com
Competition Cages -- www.competitioncages.com
Hart Investment Mgmt, Inc -- 800-726-3480
Carolina Import Works -- 919-872-0350
Dave Davis Automotive -- 919-829-9599
Rush Hour Karting -- www.rushhourkarting.com
M&P Racing (Digital Scales Services) -- 919-790-9020
Coco's Trackschedule.com -- www.trackschedule.com
Asphalt Ventures -- www.asphaltventures.com
Rush Hour Karting -- www.rushhourkarting.com
BHP Brakes -- www.bhpbrakes.com
R&J Custom Exhaust, Inc.
Conover Motorsports -- www.raceconover.com
For registration information, or questions regarding the HPDE, please contact Brad Mackey or Stacy King For time trial information, technical/safety issues, or instructing questions, please contact Mark Vitacco
Event requirements
This event is currently SOLD OUT for students and Instructors!
(except for skid-pad only entry)
All experience levels: $325
Optional Time Trial (for prepped cars only): $30/$20
Wet Skid Pad Only: $40/$50
Any driver with a valid US-issued driver's license (under 18 must have parent or legal guardian present) may attend. Car must pass an annual safety inspection (detailed below) to show they have been checked over and are appropriately maintained for high-speed track use (not racing). Drivers must wear a helmet and proper clothing (detailed below).
Time Trial
The time trial is a separate optional, competitive event open to drivers with the proper qualifications and cars built to SCCA Time Trial specifications. (Detailed in our tech guide.)
RULES AND PROCEDURES: All participants; students, solo drivers, and instructors will receive a copy of our rules and procedures document with your registration confirmation. These rules are in place for your safety and for the safety of those around you. They also help ensure our events run smoothly and efficiently. Below are some excerpts that are very important and bear highlighting:
- This is NOT a race school - Our events focus on learning proper high performance driving technique that will translate well into both street and track use. We focus our instruction on car control, on-track protocol, and advanced techniques that will be used with most clubs that run on-track driving events. We pride ourselves on the safety of our participants and our guests. We have developed an event that we feel offers the most for your track dollar while keeping the costs reasonable and the risks minimal
- As of January 1 2006, all helmets must be Snell SA2000 specification. We will no longer accept M rated helmets of any year, nor will we accept Snell rated helmets older than 2000. We have a very limited supply of loaner helmets that can be reserved on a first-come, first-served basis.
- All participants cars must complete our annual safety inspection before attending their first event with us each year. The inspection must be done at any of our annual inspection days (announced on www.timetrials.net) or at any independent shop with access to a car lift. The inspection form must be filled out and signed or stamped by the mechanic. The form must be turned in at event check-in and a TZC/THSCC Annual Tech Sticker will be issued. The annual inspection form can be found here.
- It is your responsibility to have yout car teched and ready for the track. We do not perform on-site tech inspections other than a pre-grid inspection by your instructor. Any car we find not conforming to our DE and TT rules will be parked until it can be made compliant.
- All convertibles participating in the event (HPDE AND/OR Time Trial) must have an SCCA Approved 4-point sctructural roll bar built to SCCA GCR specifications for Time Trials. Factory roll-over protection is not acceptible for our events*. Please see our tech guide for more details.
- All participants, staff, and guests must sign the event insurance waiver at time of check-in. Everyone may also be required to sign the track's waiver as well. Armbands will be issued when the waiver(s) are signed and must be worn at all times
- Each track has its own set of rules and regulations regarding the use of its facilities. Each participant will be issued a copy of these rules and will be required to follow them and make sure any guests abide by them. Any infractions may be cause for expulsion from the event and any fees charged by the facility for any rules violations will be assessed to the individual(s) responsible
- All participants will be expected to read and follow the guidelines set forth by TZC / THSCC to ensure a safe, fun, and extremely rewarding event. Please read the rules and regulations document found in your event confirmation packet.
- The time trial portion of our event is optional for an additional fee. The time trial is open to drivers that have had at least two HPDE events in the intermediate level and have been signed off to solo for at least one session at each event.
- All time trial cars are required to have a properly installed SCCA Time Trial spec 4-point roll bar with proper SFI high-density padding, 5 or 6 point harness (no older than 5-yr from date of manufacture), Snell SA2000 or better helmet (no M-rated helmets), a mounted fire extinguisher, and an AMB compatible transponder.
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Remember, if you have a transponder already, be sure to edit your vehicle profile on MotorsportReg.com to include the number!! We have a very limited number of loaner transponders if that is all you are lacking (not available to DE only participants.) If you would like to purchase a transponder at a discounted rate, please contact Mark Vitacco at the address below. For complete details on our time trial series, please download and read the time trial rules and procedures
*As of February 2008, we now accept 2005 and newer '987' Porsche Boxsters for our HPDE program without additional roll over protection. Drivers MUST be able to meet the "broomstick" test with helmet on and seated in a normal, on-track driving position. They are not approved for time trial use. Any questions, please email us.
Refund/Credit Schedule
- With 30+ days notice: Total fee minus $25 handling fee; refund or credit handled immediately
- With be handled after event close-out
- With –4 to Day-of: Credit towards future event only, minus $100 cancellation fee; credit handled after event close-out
Event accommodations (follow the underlined links for contact information) We would like to recognize our HPDE/TT program sponsors:
Capri Flavors
Seaboard Industrial -- www.seaboardindustrial.com
Performance Chassis -- 919-319-3484
Atlantic Auto Exchange -- www.atlanticautoexchange.com
Competition Cages -- www.competitioncages.com
Hart Investment Mgmt, Inc -- 800-726-3480
Carolina Import Works -- 919-872-0350
Dave Davis Automotive -- 919-829-9599
Rush Hour Karting -- www.rushhourkarting.com
M&P Racing (Digital Scales Services) -- 919-790-9020
Coco's Trackschedule.com -- www.trackschedule.com
Asphalt Ventures -- www.asphaltventures.com
Rush Hour Karting -- www.rushhourkarting.com
BHP Brakes -- www.bhpbrakes.com
R&J Custom Exhaust, Inc.
Conover Motorsports -- www.raceconover.com
For registration information, or questions regarding the HPDE, please contact Brad Mackey or Stacy King For time trial information, technical/safety issues, or instructing questions, please contact Mark Vitacco
