Accelerating Change: Women's Driver's Education
PCA - Los Angeles
Registration closed March 2, 2019 5:00 PM on March 2, 2019 5:00 PM PST Registration ends March 2, 2019 5:00 PM on March 2, 2019 5:00 PM PST Registration opens February 4, 2019 12:01 PM on February 4, 2019 12:01 PM PST Registration runs from February 4, 2019 12:01 PM to March 2, 2019 5:00 PM
Accelerating Change: Women's Driver's Education Program
In celebration of International Women’s Day, PCA-LA and Porsche Fresno are please to bring you Accelerating Change: Women’s Track Day! Join us for a women’s Driver’s Education program featuring Christina Nielsen, three-time racing champion, as our guest instructor
Christina Nielsen, a three-time racing champion who will be sharing her experiences and tips on how to get the most out of your track experience.
Event Details:
Event Safety Orientation Venue: TBD but near Buttonwillow Racetrack (most likely a hotel in Wasco)
Track Date: Thursday, March 7, 2019
Track Time: 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Venue: Buttonwillow Raceway Track located at 24551 W Lerdo Hwy, Buttonwillow, CA 93206
We strongly encourage any participant who has not participated in a Driver's Education before or who does not have track experience to participate in the Wednesday, March 6 Event Safety Orientation which will take place at 7:30 p.m. in a hotel near the Racetrack.
Cost:
$150.00 per attendee, which includes track time, lunch and end-of-day social event (Breakfast and guest meals available for purchase).
Instructor cost is $50 and includes meals, social event and a special Instructor and Advanced driver run group for all Instructors that come to Mentor a student.
Eligibility:
This event is open to all women, 18+ years of age with a valid driver's license. No prior on-track driving experience required. Participants will be required to sign all appropriate waivers. This is a PCA event run under PCA rules. Guys are more than welcome to instruct and support. We hope you’ll join in on the fun.
Cars, Helmets and Clothing:
Participants must provide their own cars, and cars must pass tech inspections. This event is open to all car marques and is not exclusive to Porsche. No high centre-of-gravity SUVs, trucks, minivans or large sedans.
Participants must provide their own helmet which must be certified Snell SA2015 or SA2005 or higher (other helmets are acceptable if they are approved for PCA Club Racing).
Footwear must be enclosed, non-slip, with a relatively smooth sole. Hiking type deep lugged soles are not acceptable.
Advance registration is mandatory and there will be no same-day sign-ups. Participants who wish to arrive the night before should seek accommodations independently.
Helpful Links (More Information)
Full Zone 8 rules are here.
PCA DE Minimum Standard can be found here.
What is a tech inspection? This form explains what the inspectors will be checking.
Get more track time: complete your tech inspection at authorized PCA inspection station. List here.
Scott Mann, Zone 8 and National Chief Driving Instructor will be recruiting and leading instructors.
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