Sat, Sep 9 - Sun, Sep 10, 2017

2017 THSCC Brad Mackey Memorial HPDE

Virginia Int'l - Full Course

About this event


2017 Brad Mackey Memorial HPDE

This year's September event will be a memorial to long time THSCC member Brad Mackey who unfortunately lost his battle with cancer on April 20 of this year. If you have attended one of our DEs in the last 10 years, you no doubt met Brad and know what a huge supporter he was of our program.  He will be sorely missed and we can't think of a better way to remember him than to turn some laps in his honor around his favorite road course.  Come help us celebrate Brad's life on September 9-10, 2017 at our VIR Full Course HPDE.  If you aren't able to attend as a student or instructor, we will be running parade laps both days from 11:15-11:45 for a $5 donation to Transitions Life Care.  THSCC will match all donations.

  
 


FULL COURSE

 

You are registering for a two day high performance driver's education event conducted by Tarheel Sports Car Club.  HPDE Student drivers can expect four, 25 minute driving sessions each day, with classroom discussions held between on-track sessions for instructed groups.  Student drivers will be grouped based on experience level into FOUR groups.  Green, Yellow, and Blue run groups will have in car instructors.

When registering, please keep in mind that final run group placement is determined by THSCC Staff based on your previous experience as well as prior instructor evaluations.  Register for the group you feel fits you best and THSCC Staff will review your MotorsportsReg.com history (Make sure it is up to date!) to verify correct run group placement. 

Beginner (Green):  Green group students typically have 3 or fewer events.  Students will focus on track etiquette/safety, learning the basic line, proper inputs, and awareness of basic vehicle dynamics.

Intermediate (Yellow):  Yellow group students typically have done between 3 and 10 events.  Students will continue to explore topics of vehicle dynamics like weight transfer and slip angle to improve their car control skills.

Advanced (Blue):  Blue group students typically have done 10 or more events.  Students will continue to work on improving at-speed recognition of off line situations and how to adjust inputs while maintaining car control to correct them.

***Note: We do allow solo students in our blue group for drivers that prefer the pace of our Blue group or may not be as comfortable with the unlimited passing zones (with a point) and pace of the Red group.***

Advanced Solo (Red):  Our Red group is reserved for students that have demonstrated on track proficiency of car control skills and traffic management in all situations.  This run group allows passing anywhere with a point.

****Solo Drivers – If you have not been approved to run in our Red (solo) group at a previous THSCC event, you will have a check ride in your first session of the event. 

If you have never run with THSCC before and are signing up for our Red group, we do require references, and you will have a check ride during your first session.  Please e-mail the registrar at trackregistrar@thscc.com with references after you register. *****

 

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Instructors:  If you do not see an 'Instructor Entry' option when you register, it means we do not have you authorized as an instructor in MotorsportReg.

  • Did you create a new account unnecessarily?
  • Is this your first THSCC event?

If you answered YES to either question, please email us ASAP

 

Student or Solo entry fees are as follows:

$450 if registering before 05/22/17 - Early Bird Discount!

$475 if registering before  07/31/17

$495 if registering after 08/01/17

THSCC Member Discount: $25 
Must enter discount code

E-mail trackregistrar@thscc.com if you are a member and don't have it.

$25.00 Discounts are available for Active Military/First Responders, and first time THSCC event drivers after 05/22/17.

INSTRUCTORS: 

 Instructor entry is FREE.  Instructors should assume they will have two student assignments.

ONE Student Guarantee: $200.
(Pairing requests may not be able to be honored if One Student Guarantee is chosen.)

 

Any driver with a valid US-issued driver's license may attend (under 18 must have parent or legal guardian present).  Car must pass a vehicle inspection (detailed on the next page) to show they are appropriate for track use.  Drivers must wear an approved helmet and proper clothing (detailed on the next page).
 

Pre-registration is required Please note that you will be asked for your credit card information when you register, but your card will not be charged until August 26, 2017.

 

Refund/Credit Schedule

  • With 30+ days notice: Total fee minus $25 handling fee; refund or credit handled immediately
  • With -30 to -5 days notice: Total fee minus $50 cancelation fee; refund or credit to be handled after event close-out
  • With –4 to Day-of: Credit towards future event only, minus a $100 cancelation fee; credit handled after event close-out
  • NO SHOWS WILL NOT RECEIVE A REFUND OR A CREDIT

 

For registration information, or student questions regarding the HPDE, please contact Stephen Westerfield or Derek DeLong.

For Technical / Safety issues, email Lee Williams

For Instructor questions, please contact Ron Spencer

 

Event requirements

THIS EVENT WILL RUN RAIN OR SHINE ** We will not run in heavy fog (corner workers must be able to see from one station to the next).

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 conduct events that we feel offer the most value for your track dollar, while keeping the costs reasonable and the risks minimal.

As of January 1, 2016,THSCC REQUIRES that all helmets be Snell SA2010 specification minimum. We do not accept M rated helmets of any year, nor will we accept Snell rated helmets older than 2010.   We have a very limited supply of loaner helmets that can be reserved on a first-requested, first-served basis.  Drivers should also wear clothing made of natural fibers.  At most events, THSCC requires long sleeves and long pants be worn while on track.  AS OF THE BEGINNING OF THE 2017 SEASON, VIR MANDATES ALL DRIVERS AND PASSENGERS ON TRACK DURING DE SESSIONS MUST WEAR LONG SLEEVES AND LONG PANTS WHILE ON TRACK.

All participants' cars must pass a vehicle inspection. The inspection can be performed at any of our annual inspection days (Dates and registration on motorsportreg.com) or at any independent shop with access to a car lift. The inspection form must be completed and signed or stamped by the mechanic.  For inspections performed by one of our approved shops, we will issue an annual tech sticker at the first event.  For inspections done by other shops, we will issue a day/s of event tech sticker.

THSCC event staff will review the form at event check in and a THSCC tech sticker will be issued (if one was not received during the inspection).  The annual inspection form can be found hereTHSCC does NOT do on-site tech inspectionsYou must have this inspection completed before you arrive at the event.

All convertibles participating in the event must have an SCCA Approved 4-point structural roll bar built to SCCA GCR specifications. Factory roll-over protection is not acceptable 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 while on track property.

Each track has its own set of rules and regulations regarding the use of its facilities. A copy of these rules is available upon request from Track Management or THSCC .  All participants and their guests are required to abide by the track's rules and regulations. Any infractions may be cause for expulsion from the event and any fees charged by the facility for rules violations will be assessed to the individual(s) responsible.

All participants will be expected to read and follow the guidelines set forth by THSCC to ensure a safe, fun, and extremely rewarding event. You will receive event-specific information via email about two weeks prior to the event, but please feel free to contact us at any time if you have questions or comments.

Please note: THSCC requires credit card information upon registering for an event. However, we will not be charging your card until August 26, 2017. If you would like to make other payment arrangements, please email us immediately after submitting your entry online.  If you do NOT want to give your credit card information, please email us BEFORE continuing with your registration.

For registration information, or student questions regarding the HPDE, please contact Stephen Westerfield or Derek DeLong

For technical/safety issues, email Lee Williams

For information about Instructing with THSCC, please contact Ron Spencer

 

Virginia Int'l - Full Course

Alton, VA
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Organizer

HPDE organized by

Tarheel Sports Car Club

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