About this event
Join Audi Club Northwest at The Ridge Motorsports Park on Saturday & Sunday, August 19-20, for Strassenlage 2017 sponsored by the Northwest Audi Dealers Group.
Strassenlage (handling in German) brings the opportunity to apply the experience and skills you've been developing all summer at one of the most fun and challenging road courses in the Pacific Northwest! Whether you sign up for both days, or can only make it to one, there will be lots of track time with instructors available throughout. For those drivers not yet signed-off "solo" we'll pair you with an instructor automatically. If you're a "solo" driver but looking for some tips to help you keep progressing, there will be instructors available for you as well (be sure to make that selection during registration).
All participants must be at least 16 years of age and have previously attended a Driver Skills Clinic. During Registration you'll be able to select your skill level...let's all agree to be honest on this part! Attendance at a Driver Skills event by another car club (BMW, Porsche) may be acceptable. Please check with the Event Master to confirm your eligibility.
Track Tours at The Ridge are planned for both Saturday and Sunday at 11:30 am. Family and friends are invited to drive the track at low speed and experience the elevation changes and blind turns at this very exciting track. Any licensed driver can participate. Passengers of any age are also welcome. Helmets are not required for the Track Tour.
Audi Club North America membership is required for this event. Drivers who are not yet members, or who need to renew an existing membership, should handle that using the Audi Club North America website <http://www.audiclubna.org/membership>. If you're on the fence about whether it's worth it, don't be! Not only does that membership open up access to lots of great track events in the NW and beyond, but it also brings discounts on parts and service from local businesses as well as a 6% discount on most new Audis!
Registration includes lunch. Guest lunches are available as well. Note: When meals are a part of our events, ACNW will attempt to accommodate special dietary requirements if requested. However, meals are provided by third parties and circumstances may not always enable ACNW or its vendors to meet every special dietary need.
There are two recommended hotels for Strassenlage 2017:
Shelton Inn, 628 West Railroad Ave, Shelton, WA 98584. Call (800) 451-4560 and mention "The Ridge Motorsports Park" for a special discounted rate.
Super 8, 2943 Northview Circle, Shelton, WA 98584. Call (360) 426-1654 and mention "Audi Club Northwest" for a special discounted rate.
RV/tent camping may be permitted at the track. Please contact the event master for more information.
Please email the Event Masters with any questions (but first, check the next page to see if your question is answered there!)
Doug Cerretti, cerr5000@yahoo.com, or Anuj Sampath, anuj.sampath@gmail.com
Event requirements
Everyone must sign the Release and Waiver for Audi Club Northwest’s insurance coverage when coming onto the facility. This requirement includes drivers, instructors, teens, guests and visitors. The full text of this Release and Waiver is on the next screens. Please read it carefully. Please contact the Event Master or Registrar prior to the event with any questions.
Convertibles and roadsters are not permitted to run high speed driver training or lapping events unless equipped with an approved aftermarket 4-point roll bar or roll cage in the car, and 4-point ASM(anti submarining), 5-point or 6-point harnesses. The roll bar must pass the “broomstick rule” such that a broomstick from the top of the windshield to the top of the roll bar is over the head of the driver. The TT convertible, A4 Cabriolet and S4 Cabriolet will not qualify for tech inspection without an aftermarket roll bar.
Equal restraints must be provided for both the passenger and the driver in all cars. For example, harnesses with 4, 5, or 6 point mounts used by the driver, must also be provided for the front seat passenger. The Audi Club North America policy is posted on the Audi Club North America website under Event Rules for your review <http://www.audiclubna.org/resources/driving-school-and-event-guideline>. Please contact us if you have any questions on these rules.
Some Crossover Utility Vehicles (CUVs) are permitted with additional requirements. Please inquire.
Our Helmet Requirement for this event is for Snell 2005 or later. The SA (Special Application-Automotive), M (Motorcycle) and K (Karting) designators are approved until 2017. We have club helmets in various sizes available for rent ($25) on a first come, first serve basis. If you still need a helmet but they are all rented out at the time of your registration, please make a note in the registration comments that you need one. We cannot guarantee that one will become available however. You will not be allowed to participate without a helmet.
Audi Club Northwest (ACNW) has implemented a new policy developed by Audi Club North America (ACNA) on vehicle safety inspections and our event Tech process.
For every event, ACNW will require two (2) signatures on your Safety Inspection Checklist. View this newly updated form HERE.
- The signature at the bottom is yours. This isn't changing. It is still your car and we need you to take responsibility for its safe condition and operation. (Pretty easy so far!)
- The second “Inspected by” signature above yours is new. It is ACNW’s expectation that your car will be inspected per the areas of emphasis on the Safety Inspection Checklist form by a dealer, a local shop, or another person you believe has the technical knowledge and experience (“competent”) to properly inspect your car for safety. Ultimately it’s your responsibility to confirm that your car is safe to operate at the event, and ACNW strongly encourages you to be honest with regard to your own mechanical abilities/knowledge. Should you feel capable and confident in inspecting your own vehicle, it is permissible for the second “Inspected by” signature to be your own.
On the morning of the event, you will take your car through the Tech Line process (see below) in order to be allowed on track. However, completion of the Safety Inspection Checklist form, including the second signature, should be completed PRIOR to getting to the Tech Line process.
Tech Line Process:
Prior to getting in line for Tech:
- Visit Registration to check in and get your registration packet (with event car numbers)
- Ensure your vehicle meets all areas of the Safety Inspection Checklist form, particularly removal of all lose items from the cabin and trunk
- Apply event car numbers to car exterior (outside rear windows, if possible, on both sides)
- Complete Safety Inspection Checklist form with car number
During Tech:
- Get in line with your vehicle at designated area
- Stay in your vehicle and be prepared to participate in the process as directed by Tech Line staff
- Provide your completed Safety Inspection Checklist form (this includes 2 signatures) when requested
- Upon successful completion of the process, you’ll be given your final event sticker that signifies your vehicle is cleared for entry on track. You will place this sticker in the center of your car's windshield, at the very top.
- Return to your parking spot and be prepared for the mandatory Driver’s meeting
Please reach out to Pat Martin (mardkins@msn.com) with any questions on this new Tech Inspection policy.
