Lime Rock Park

Taste of the Track
May 14, 2026

Join Audi NEQ on Thursday for a taste of what and HPDE is all about! Before we start the driving sessions, students will partake in a classroom session to learn the ground rules that keep us all safe when driving. We will then start in the morning on the FCP Euro Proving Grounds where students will experience car dynamics first hand. Students will spend time both on both the autocross course and skid pad with instructors coaching them in the right seat. After a lunch break, students will have one 20 min session driving on track and putting their newly acquired skills to the test. Finally, the day will wrap up wtih students taking a ride at speed in an instructor's car.

Don't own an Audi? All makes and models of vehicle that conform to the ACNA Vehicle Requirements are welcome.

Want to experience more track time? Consider registering for the full 2-day high performance driving event! msreg.com/NEQ-LRP-2026

Registration Fees

Students: $299 with helmet rental included (a $50 value)

Instructors

All instructors will be eligible for a discount open track afternoon for $250. Please see main registration page to complete your open track afternoon.

Don't delay, this event usually sells out quickly

What is a High Performance Driving School?

The purpose of a driving school is quite simple: to improve your driving skills. We conduct the school on a racetrack under the close supervision of experienced and trained instructors. You will learn how to handle and control your vehicle at speeds not normally attained on public roads. This will help to prepare you for emergencies in normal driving. It will also allow you to explore your capabilities as a driver and those of your vehicle in a controlled environment. At no time will you be encouraged to go any faster than is comfortable. All participants will be organized into run groups in accordance with experience, skill, and type of vehicle.

What you learn on the track depends on your driving skill. Beginners are taught driving style (smoothness, consistency, the ability to read the track), more experienced participants continue to work on consistency, while developing new skills such as trail braking and threshold braking. As a beginner, every time you are on the track, you will have an experienced instructor with you in the passenger seat.

Though you are on a racetrack, other drivers of similar driving skills, it is not a race. Passing in corners is not allowed, and you are not expected to shift at redline, or go screaming through each corner with the tires squealing. Safety of the event is of the utmost importance. Driver conduct will be diligently monitored throughout the day by the staff, instructors, and corner workers.

Classroom

Your day is divided between driving on the proving grounds, track, classroom sessions, and free time. Yes, this is a school, and there is mandatory classroom time. All participants are required to attend classroom sessions throughout the day to learn vehicle dynamics and driving techniques.

In the classroom, you learn a lot of high speed driving theory. Learn about the difference between an early and late apex. You’ll get a better understanding of car dynamics so you understand what is really happening when you brake or why your car understeers or oversteers in certain circumstances. Each classroom will also include an opportunity for Q&A.

Do I need to own an Audi?

We welcome all makes of cars -- you don't have to drive an Audi to enjoy our events. This school is an excellent way for you to improve your driving skills and have fun too!

All participants must simply be members of the Audi Club of North America (ACNA). There is a $49 fee for annual membership. To join or update your membership, please go to the ACNA website (http://www.audiclubna.org/) and click on "Join ACNA" at the top of the page.

First Time Students

Our club is a friendly community of individuals who share a passion for driving their cars.

We know what it’s like to drive on a race-track for the first time and we customize your experience to make it an enjoyable as possible. We love welcoming first-timers to our events and we have a good number of first-timers at each one – you will not be alone. Your novice classroom teacher and your personal instructor are ready to make you comfortable and give you the tools and confidence to enjoy driving your car on the race-track. Don’t forget – this is not competition driving. There is no overtaking in corners or racing other cars. This is all about having a safe and enjoyable experience.

We have some restrictions on driving convertibles and you will need a helmet. Requirements are on the next page. We have rental helmets available if you need one. Should you have any questions which are not answered on this page, please contact us and ask. We want to make you comfortable and we’re happy to talk with you. Use the "Contact Host" button on the right side of this page.

This YouTube video shows even more about events with our club.

Lodging

Here are some hotel suggestions:

Interlaken Inn, Lakeville, CT www.interlakeninn.com (site of the banquet)

The White Hart Inn, Salisbury, CT www.whitehartinn.com

Wake Robin Inn. Lakeville, CT www.wakerobininn.com
Apply the code LRP to any online booking at Wake Robin for $20 per night off on any room (including suites), any open nights

A Meadow House B&B, Lakeville, CT www.ameadowhouse.com

Sharon Country Inn Sharon, CT www.SharonCountryInn.com

GreenWorks at White Hollow http://www.greenworksatwhitehollow.com/

Interested in attending or have other registration questions?

Please continue through to the next page for more information about the event and helmet and technical requirements. Contact Eric Galvin, eric.galvin@icloud.com with any event related questions

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Name	Status	Vehicle	Hometown	Sponsor
J John Cosachov	New		Auburn, NY	Black Cloud Motorsports
Eric Galvin	New		Southington, CT