2009 Makin' Lemonade HPDE & Time Trial

Cause when life gives you Lemons ... you should come to:

Student Registration will close at 11:59pm Sunday, March 30th, 2009

Now's your chance!! While everyone else is down in SC sharing the track with over 300 other drivers of unknown judgement (if not skill), who are sweaty, smelly, and generally unkempt... bumping and grinding in 80 or so junk cars of questionable build ... all vying for the same purposefully tight piece of utterly flat asphalt as the next guy ......

YOU could be enjoying the beautiful surroundings of Virginia International Raceway in your very own automobile. Relax in your paddock-side suite, or have a whirlpool bath in your track-side lodge room. Enjoy world-class in car and in class instruction, fine dining at the Plantation Clubhouse and spirits at the Oak Tree Tavern. Not to mention the top notch driving on track!!

VIR NORTH COURSE

This event is a two day high performance driver's education event and optional time trial on VIR's challenging and fun 2.24 mile North Course circuit. You can expect three 25 to 30 minute driving sessions each day with classroom discussions held between sessions. Drivers will be grouped based on experience level into FIVE groups:

GREEN for novice and beginner students (generally 0-3 events)
YELLOW for novice/intermediate students (3-10 events)
BLUE for upper intermediate/advanced students (10-40 events)
RED for upper advanced/instructor overflow (30+ events with verifiable solo experience)
WHITE - Instructor group

An instructor is included with Green, Yellow, and Blue run groups. If you are signing up for our Red solo group, you will be asked for references (required if you have not run with us before.)

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 TZC/THSCC event?

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

Student entry: $365
Optional Time Trial (one day/both days): $20/$30

TZC and THSCC dues paying members get $25 off ... for details on how to get your discount, please visit either site's member forums Track forum before registering.

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

Time Trial
The time trial is a separate optional, competitive event open to drivers with the proper qualifications and cars built to TZC/THSCC Time Trial standards and other club racing specifications.

Pre-registration is required. If you register online, but choose not to take advantage of online payment, your entry will not be confirmed until your paper entry and check have been received by the event registrar. Your entry will be placed 'on hold' until we receive your check or you pay online.

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 cancellation fee; refund or credit to be handled after event close-out

With –4 to Day-of: Credit towards future event only, minus a $100 cancellation fee; credit handled after event close-out

**** NO SHOWS WILL NOT RECEIVE A REFUND OR A CREDIT ****

For registration information, or questions regarding the HPDE, please contact Stacy King or Brad Mackey

For technical/safety issues, email Mark Cooper or Mark Vitacco

For instructing questions, please contact Mark Vitacco