About this event
2023 Track 101 HPDE
Sunday, August 6, 2023
Registration opens on Sunday March 26, 2023 at 9:11am for the event planned just for beginner track drivers! RMR-PCA are pleased to announce our beginner High Performance Driver Education event at the Colorado State Patrol (CSP) Track in Golden, Colorado.
All drivers welcome! “First-timers” are welcomed and encouraged! In fact, each year many of our drivers have never been on a track before. Additionally, whether this is your first time on the track or you have experience, we have a run group to match your skills.
The event is open to all makes of cars (see Important Notice below). Convertibles must have roll-over protection. SUVs must be German manufactured. If you are unsure, contact our CDIs and they will make the final determination.
Registration opens on Sunday, March 26 and closes on Monday, July 31, 2023. You must be registered by July 31 in order to participate.
This event is limited to 60 drivers. This is a very popular event and we encourage you to register quickly before it sells out!
Important Notice: Due to space constraints at the CSP track, attendance will be limited. Preference will be given to Porsche Club of America (PCA) members. Interested non-PCA members should still sign up as soon as possible. Any remaining slots will be released to non-PCA members by July 19th in order of registration.
Cost is $115 per driver, which includes a fun-filled day of driving, instruction and a BBQ lunch provided by On-Site-Tires. Chris Macarak the owner of On-Site Tires will be cooking enough for your support crew as well. There are no concessions available at the track, so please plan accordingly with snacks and sports drinks, etc. We will provide cold water. Bring your own chair, as there will be limited space under the tent.
Please be aware that due to the layout of this track, you will not be able to enter or leave while the track is in use. Coming and going will only be available at the start of the day, during lunch, and after the event. A schedule will be provided closer to the event.
You must wear cotton shirts, cotton pants or shorts, and closed-toe shoes when driving. Bring or borrow a helmet (Snell Rated 2015 or newer). There will be a few loaner helmets available. Also, cars must pass a technical inspection. We highly recommend you have your car pre-teched during the arranged tech inspection sessions. This free tech inspection helps catch potential problems in plenty of time for them to be corrected before your track day.
- You will need to have your BRAKE FLUID CHANGED within one year of the August 6 event and ready for pre-tech inspection. Every year we have disappointed participants because lack of brake fluid changes lead to pre-tech failures and cancellations.
- Please DO NOT bring POP UPS! No matter how secure you think they will be, there are MANY cases where the wind kicks up gusts that send pop-ups flying...and in many cases can injure people and have damage vehicles.
- Helmets: If you are new and do not have a helmet for this event, we will arrange to have loaner helmets at the event. If you already have a helmet, not that the expiration will be checked at pre-tech and at registration (they will need to be Snell rated 2015 or 2020) the day of the event. NO "half helmets" (motorcycle type), but open face helmets are okay. SNELL or M only. If you plan on using a loaner helmet, we suggest bringing your own helmet head sock.
- NO PETS are allowed at the Colorado State Patrol Track. It is a dangerous place for them...very hot and a lot of rattlesnakes.
- All cars must have a passenger seat with equivalent restraint because of driver needed instruction.
- On-Site Tires will be at the track so if you have tire issues or need extra air, they will be there for you!
- Lunch time charity rides will take place with a $20 donation per car (suggested) Charity funds will go to the important work of the Colorado State Patrol Family Foundation.
This Event will be using Deferred Billing. If you are paying with a credit card, it will not be charged until Wednesday, August 2, 2023.
You must be 18 or older with a valid driver's license to participate in this event. Your driver's license will be checked at event check in.
Two (2) driver shared cars will be placed in separate run groups appropriate for the event and the driver skill level.
The charity for the Track 101 DE is the Colorado State Patrol Family Foundation. The foundation supports the families of State Troopers killed in the line of duty.
Event Chair: Brian Hoffmeyer (hoff@beeline.com)
Chief Driving Instructors: Scott Henderson (sshjd@icloud.com) and Vicki Earnshaw (vicklm@aol.com) (CDIs can answer any questions about registration confirmation, cars, run group assignments, instructor assignments, etc.)
Registrar: Tim Berg (tberggt3@gmail.com)
The Track 101 DE needs volunteers too! For example, your guest may enjoy working at a corner and watching the action. Volunteers can register through motorsportreg.com. (Look for the 2023 Track 101 HPDE Volunteer listing.)
Event Date: Sunday, August 6, 2023
Event Location: Colorado State Patrol Track in Golden
Event Registration Fee: $115 (includes lunch)
Gates open at 7:00 AM. Event Check-In: 7:30 to 8:30. PLAN TO ARRIVE EARLY! Check-in CLOSES at 8:30. Mandatory driver’s meeting at 8:30 AM.
In order to participate you will need to have your car inspected by a qualified technician. RMR will be providing no-charge pre-tech inspections on Wednesday, July 26, 2023 at the following locations:
Poudre Sports Car
5806 S College Ave
Fort Collins 80525
970-229-0990
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
John's Auto Care
1900 55th St,
Boulder, 80301
303-442-2932
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Prestige Imports
9201 West Colfax Ave.
Lakewood, CO 80215
303-238-8101
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Paul's House
6464 E Ida Ave.
Greenwood Village, CO 80111
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
SimplyEuro Auto Repair
7520 Village Square Dr.
Castle Rock, CO 80108
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Big Mission Motorsports
579 County Line Rd
Palmer Lake, CO 80133
719-375-1527
By appointment: M-F, 9-5 (anytime, up to 4 weeks before DE)
Tech inspection forms are downloadable at: http://rmr.pca.org/ under the Files and Forms tab. Please bring your form to pre-tech with the General Information Section at the top of the page filled out. Also note that you must sign the form.
Helmets: Snell SA2015, SA2020, M2015, or M2020 ratings are mandatory. Please bring your helmet to pre-tech for certification. (A small number of loaner helmets will be available at the track.)
The following information applies ONLY to racecars and those cars with racing seats with harnesses: If you have added a racing-type seat in order to use a 5-point, 6-point or 7-point harness (which must be replaced every two years or every five years depending on whether they are SFI certified or FIA certified belts, respectively), you must also have and use an approved Head and Neck Restraint device. Further, if there is to be a passenger (e.g. instructor), same must be provided and used by the right-seater. More information at: https://www.pca.org/drivers-education-minimum-standards
Chairs: Due to Covid distancing requirements, please bring your own chair.
This Event will be using Deferred Billing, if you are paying with a credit card it will not be charged until Wednesday, August 2, 2023
Date: Sunday August 6, 2023
Gates open at 7:00 AM
Registration: 7:30 AM -8:30 AM. Please register BEFORE the drivers' meeting. Registration CLOSES at 8:30 AM!
Mandatory all drivers’ meeting at 8:30 AM.
Location: Colorado State Patrol Track
Event Registration fees: Each Driver: $115.00 (includes Lunch)
Event Chair: Brian Hoffmeyer (hoff@beeline.com)
Chief Driving Instructors: Scott Henderson (sshjd@icloud.com) and Vicki Earnshaw (vicklm@aol.com) (CDIs can answer any questions about registration confirmation, cars, run group assignments, and instructor assignments)
Registrar: Tim Berg (tberggt3@gmail.com)
Event requirements
National PCA membership number and membership status will be verified as part of the registration process. If you do not include a valid PCA membership number (or forward a pending membership confirmation from PCA to the registrar), a $10 non-member fee will be assessed.
You must be 18 or older with a valid driver's license to participate in this event. Your driver's license will be checked at registration!
You need to have a Snell-certified SA2015, SA2020, M2015, or M2020 helmet. You will need to wear pants or shorts (made of natural fibers) and an all-cotton short-sleeve or long-sleeve shirt and closed toe shoes while driving. Helmets will be checked at Pre-Tech or Tech at the Track. Your helmet will need an RMR/PCA sticker. A limited number of loaner helmets are available.
No convertibles or open cars without roll bars, trucks, or non-German SUVs.
NEW PCA RULE: If you have added a racing-type seat in order to use 5-point, 6-point or 7-point harnesses (which must be replaced every two years or every five years depending on whether they are SFI certified or FIA certified belts, respectively), you must also have and use an approved Head and Neck Restraint device. Further, if there is to be a passenger (e.g. instructor), same must be provided and used by the right-seater.
We cannot accommodate two (2) driver cars if both drivers are novice drivers and attending their first DE event. Also, three (3) driver cars are not allowed.
Your priority in being confirmed for an event will depend on the date and time you register. When an event fills up, further priority will be given to PCA members.