About this event
Join Audi Club Northwest at Oregon Raceway Park (ORP) on April 8th and 9th for Verloren Gehen 2017!
The name Verloren Gehen means "get lost," which is an important part of the challenge at Oregon Raceway Park (ORP). This is the 7th year for Audi Club Northwest at this very challenging and technically interesting 2.3 mile road course in Grass Valley, Oregon.
ORP's features are some of the most exciting and challenging in the Northwest. With many elevation changes (over 100' total throughout) and banked corners like the "halfpipe" the track challenges car and driver throughout! A unique feature of ORP is the ability to run in both directions! Saturday and Sunday will feature the opportunity to run the track in both directions! You can register for both days or just one. Joining us for both days maximizes FUN and also makes each day a bit less expensive!
This event does not include Driver's Education (DE) exercises and is for drivers who have previously attended a DE/Skills Clinic and at least one instructed-lapping day at one of the region’s tracks. Instructors will be available for drivers who have attended previous events and those who would like to advance their skills. During the registration process we'll ask for your skill level...remember that honesty is best on this one!
Check out these videos of our club Instructors running ORP in the Counter Clockwise and Clockwise configurations!
Registration pricing includes lunch! Guest lunches are available as well and can be added during registration. Note: We attempt to accommodate special dietary requirements when requested, however, meals are provided by third parties and circumstances may not always enable ACNW or its vendors to meet every special dietary need.
The Quality Inn and Suites in Goldendale, WA will be our lodging host for the weekend. We have a variety of rooms blocked for the Club. To book a room, call the hotel at (509-773-5881) and let them know you are with Audi Club Northwest. Another lodging option is camping. Camping is permitted at the ORP parking area for Friday and/or Saturday night provided they have a list of people beforehand. Contact the Event Master if you are interested in camping overnight at the track.
Questions? Check out the details on the next page first. If you still aren't clear on something, email the Event Master, Tripp Serenbetz warren.serenbetz@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, 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 about these important documents.
A current Audi Club Membership is required to participate in our "HPDE" High Performance Driving Education events. You can obtain that by going to: Membership
Please indicate the signoff in your Log Book for driver skill level when that question appears in the registration process. Instructors will be available for anyone who wants coaching, and for those who are not yet signed off to Intermediate (solo).
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 in the car and 4-point ASM(anti submarine), 5-point or 6-point harnesses. Equal restraints must be provided for both the passenger and the driver. For example, harnesses with 4, 5, or 6 point mounts used by the driver, must also be provided for the front seat passenger. 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 through tech inspection without an aftermarket roll bar. The Audi Club North America policy is posted under Event Rules for your review <http://www.audiclubna.org/resources/driving-school-and-event-guideline>.
Sport Utility Vehicles (SUVs, SAVs, CUVs), trucks and other high-roll-center vehicles may be permitted on a case by case basis. Email the event master Tripp Serenbentz, warren.serenbetz@gmail.com prior to the event if you have ANY questions about your vehicle and whether it will be allowed at the event.
Helmet Requirement for this event is for Snell 2005 or later. The SA (Special Application-Automotive), M (Motorcycle) and K (Karting) designators are approved. We have 28 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.
**ATTENTION: NEW TECH INSPECTION REQUIREMENT FOR 2017**
Audi Club Northwest (ACNW) will be implementing 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.
