MotorsportReg.com - Audi Club NA - Kansas City Chapter announces Audi Club Midwest Regional 2009 (Fri 15 - Tue 19 May, 2009) info at Heartland Park, Topeka, KS 66619 (8002)

Audi of America, Kansas City and St. Louis Chapters of the Audi Club North America invite you to participate in the ACNA Midwest Regionals and 11th Annual Audi driver's school at Heartland Park Topeka on May 15th-18th, 2009.  

One of the goals upon which the Audi Club North America was founded was the idea that driving skills can and should be improved with practice in a controlled environment. After all, how better to enjoy your car than to be confident that you really know how it will react in all situations? The Audi Club has been hosting driving education events at facilities around the country for years. Usually, these events are held at racetracks, because 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 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 from Friday Night through Sunday. 

Saturday night will include a banquet at the host hotel, be sure and attend as 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 on-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

Early bird registration (through April 15th)

Student Registration:  $325 

Advanced Students including Friday orientation $475 (Advanced approval required)

Early Bird 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 Chair or Eventmaster.