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SoCal Audi - Buttonwillow 2016

Event Requirements

Registration closed November 13, 2016 6:00 PM at 2016-11-13T18:00:00-0800 Registration ends November 13, 2016 6:00 PM at 2016-11-13T18:00:00-0800 Registration opens August 14, 2016 12:00 AM at 2016-08-14T00:00:00-0700 Registration runs from August 14, 2016 12:00 AM to November 13, 2016 6:00 PM

HIGH PERFORMANCE SAFETY DRIVING SCHOOL
BUTTONWILLOW RACEWAY PARK
November 18-20, 2016

Event Description
This is not a race or even a racing school, but rather an event where the primary focus is SAFETY, FUN, and LEARNING. You will improve your own personal performance behind the wheel.

You will be learning and practicing the principles and art of high speed, precision driving in a fun, relaxed, and organized school setting. The event is conducted at a race track under close supervision by experienced and trained Audi Club instructors. You will learn techniques for handling and controlling your own vehicle. This training will allow you to explore your capabilities as a driver and those of your vehicle. It will help prepare you for emergencies that may occur in normal driving situations.

At no time will you be pushed or encouraged to go any faster than is comfortable for you. All participants will be provided with instruction and organized into run groups in accordance with prior experience, demonstrated skill, and type of vehicle. This is for your safety and will enhance your learning by providing an opportunity to share the day's experiences with your peers.

Preliminary Schedule:

Friday, November 18, 2016
4:00 PM Registration & 7:00 PM Drivers Meetings at the headquarters hotel

Saturday, November 19, 2016
High Performance Safety Driving School - Day One
Dinner Saturday evening at the track

Sunday, November 20, 2016
High Performance Safety Driving School - Day Two

Note: This event is a two-day school, not two separate one-day schools. A detailed event schedule will be provided at check-in Friday evening.

Registration Fees:
The student registration fee for the SoCal Audi Club's High Performance Safety Driving School is $525* for the entire weekend. Your registration fee includes everything necessary for two days of learning more about yourself and your car including study materials, driving theory classroom, car control exercises for novices, on-track instruction both days with a trained instructor in your right seat, event shirt, Saturday & Sunday lunch, and the Saturday night Dinner featuring raffle prizes and auction items.

If this is your first time driving at a race track SoCal Audi Club will include valuable FREE bonuses including a complimentary professional driving theory eCourse and a complimentary helmet rental.

Our corps of experienced and trained Audi Club instructors volunteer their time and expertise to teach at our driving school. Pre-approved instructors qualify for a discounted registration fee of $175.

The track will collect a separate gate fee of $10 per person which is good for the entire weekend.

*A $50 early-bird discount is available for student registrations paid prior to October 16, 2016.

Headquarters Hotel:
The headquarters hotel for the event is the Best Western Plus Wasco Inn & Suites. To make a reservation at the Audi Club rate do not reserve online or call the corporate reservation line, instead please call the hotel directly at (661) 758-1111. Be sure to mention you are with the Audi Club to get our discounted rate. If you have any difficulties registering in the Audi block you may ask for Jasmine, Chris or Deepa.  Important! The hotel has only agreed to hold the block of Audi Club rooms for a limited time, so to avoid disappointment please make your reservation early!

HOTEL UPDATE: The host hotel is located about 20 minutes drive from the track and is the location of Friday afternoon registration and Friday evening's mandatory driver meetings. (Note that the Saturday evening banquet dinner will be held at the track.) As of October 18th we understand the host hotel is completely booked for Friday and Saturday nights. If you have not yet made a reservation there are nice chain hotels in Delano and in North Bakersfield, but they are about twice as far from the track as Wasco. A downscale alternative is the Motel 6 - Buttonwillow Central at 20645 Tracy Avenue (take the Buttonwillow exit off I-5; direct line 661-764-5121) which is only nine miles from the track. As of mid-October they have rooms available. It is probably a little better than the Super 8 Motel in the same area.

Celebrity Guest:
NEWS FLASH! Well known professional racer Patrick Lindsey will again be our Celebrity Guest at Buttonwillow. Patrick began his performance driving career at SoCal Audi Club, and we welcome him back to his roots. Patrick will be available for optional in-car HPDE instruction for our instructors and for C & D (intermediate and advanced) drivers who have been previously approved for solo. If you meet the requirements please purchase this special in-car instruction with Patrick during registration.

A few lucky individuals may even get to experience the Buttonwillow track in a race car* driven by Patrick! EXTRA BONUS - Every purchaser of a coaching session with Patrick will be entered into a drawing for a FREE lapping session in a race car* driven by Patrick, a $500 value!
*Note: The availability of Patrick's race car is subject to confirmation as we get closer to the event.

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"He who loves practice without theory is like the sailor who boards ship without a rudder and compass and never knows where he may cast." — Leonardo da Vinci

A SoCal Audi Club driving school is much more than just a track day. We provide you with a balanced learning environment utilizing modern eLearning, classroom, and on-track instruction:

Classroom Sessions:
This is a driver's safety education school and is not practice for any racing or speed contest. All participants will attend classroom sessions designed to teach vehicle dynamics and driving techniques. Classroom and driving time will be balanced to give drivers a better understanding of the principals and application of precision driving.

Car Control Exercises:
Car control exercises are provided on Saturday morning for our beginning drivers so you can practice the principles you've learned in a safe environment.

The Speed Secrets Performance Driving 101 eCourse:
NEW! SoCal Audi Club is excited about our new partnership with respected driving coach Ross Bentley of Speed Secrets fame. The incredible Speed Secrets Performance Driving 101 and the advanced Inner Speed Secrets 201 eCourses are now available to drivers at SoCal Audi Club events at a massive 50% discount!

Learn (or refresh your understanding of) the principles of performance driving at your own pace before you arrive. You will learn about performance driving in easy to digest modules on Vision, Controls (steering, braking, accelerator), Shifting, Vehicle Dynamics, and Cornering. Completion of the online eCourse will allow you to make the best use of your valuable time at the track. Learn more at drive.speedsecrets.com.

Is this your First Time at the track? SoCal Audi Club wants you to exceed your own expectations, so the Speed Secrets Performance Driving 101 eCourse is required and will be provided FREE with all beginner registrations!

BEFORE REGISTERING, please review the event requirements:

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Event Requirements

Participant Summary:

  • Driversmustbeatleast18years of age. The only age-related requirement is that drivers under 18 years of age must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. This is a recent change by ACNA.
  • Drivers must possess a valid driver's license issued by their state of residence.
  • Drivers must wear an approved helmet, a long sleeve shirt, long pants and practical closed-toe shoes while engaged in the car control exercises and on-track driving sessions.
  • Current membership in the Audi Club of North America (ACNA) is required by our event insurance.
    • Audi ownership is not required for ACNA membership.
    • ACNA member benefits include a quarterly glossy magazine, the "quattro Quarterly", preferred pricing on new Audi automobiles, and discounts from club sponsors.
    • ACNA membership dues are in addition to the registration fee.
    • Join now or renew your ACNA membership at: audiclubna.org/membership

Vehicle Summary:

  • All makes and most models of coupes and sedans are welcome.
  • Cars must be street-worthy and in excellent mechanical condition.
  • ALL cars are required to undergo and pass a safety check prior to arriving at the event.
  • Equal safety restraints (seat belts, air bags, seats, etc) are required for driver and the instructor passenger.
  • Use of competition tires is not permitted for beginning and novice drivers, and is discouraged for intermediate drivers.
  • Open cars and convertibles are not allowed unless equipped with a 4-point roll bar.
  • While certain performance-oriented sports utility vehicles are now permitted, with restrictions, most high center of gravity vehicles are not appropriate for this event.

The above is only a summary. ALL DRIVERS please see the SoCal Audi Club HPDE Event Detailed Requirements for more Details and Forms.
For future reference, this information page will be continue to be available from your MotorsportReg.com Dashboard once you have completed registration.

Additional Information

Run Groups: Are you an experienced driver but registering with SoCal Audi Club for the first time? Please make sure your driving history in your MotorsportReg.com profile is up to date so we can place you in an appropriate group.

Garages: NEW! Buttonwillow Raceway Park has built more enclosed garages which are available for optional weekend rental. Garages include lighting, power, and compressed air. The eight original garages are private and the eight new garages are semi-private. Since each garage will accommodate two cars you are encouraged to make your own arrangements with a fellow participant to share a garage. SoCal Audi Club is not managing the garage rentals this year. If you would like to rent a garage please make arrangements directly with the track by telephone at (661) 764-5333. The 2016 cost is $200 per two-car garage for the entire weekend.

Hey Track Junkies! Looking for even more track time? Hooked on Driving is holding a separate driving school and track day at Buttonwillow Raceway Park on Friday, November 18, 2016. Visit www.HookedOnDriving.com for more information.

Still have Questions?
Contact the Event Organizer(s) Bill Vogel and Ben Payne at eventmaster@audiclubsocal.org.
Or call Bill Vogel at (909) 938-2065 mobile bill@audiclubsocal.org.

Registration closed November 13, 2016 6:00 PM at 2016-11-13T18:00:00-0800
Registration opens August 14, 2016 12:00 AM at 2016-08-14T00:00:00-0700

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