Fri, Apr 27 - Sun, Apr 29, 2018

Audi Club SoCal - Spring Mountain '18

Spring Mountain

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HIGH PERFORMANCE DRIVING SCHOOL
Spring Mountain Motor Resort

Friday, April 27, 2018 - Sunday, April 29, 2018


What is it?

  • It's a chance to drive your own car on a race track in a safe, fun, and supportive learning environment.
  • It's a chance to learn more about yourself and your car, and to improve your driving skills.
  • It's a chance to meet and socialize with a diverse group of friendly individuals who embrace performance driving and really enjoy Audi automobiles.  

Driving your own car on a race track, away from side streets and other distractions, is not only great fun, it is the safest and most effective way to explore the capabilities of your car, while improving your driving skills at the same time.

Once you've experienced driving your own car on a race track you will know what the excitement is all about, and you will wonder why you waited so long to JUST DO IT!

Why Audi Club SoCal?

The best venues! This track is one of the safest and most fun tracks in the Southwest. If it is your first or tenth time to an Audi driving event you will have a blast.

Drive your OWN car! During all driving exercises, you will drive your own car. Club instructors will assist you in improving your driving skills, ensuring you get the most out of the experience, all in a safe learning environment.

Don’t have an Audi (yet)? No Problem! All makes and models of coupes and sedans are welcome at Audi Club SoCal driving schools.

We train you! At Audi Club SoCal, we don't just "drop you into the deep end"! Beginners and Novice drivers will spend the morning of the first day learning vehicle dynamics and practicing car control with a combination of classroom and driving skills exercises. After lunch, you will join the more experienced drivers on the track for the remainder of the weekend. Whatever your level of experience, you will benefit from technical sessions tailored to your skill level and discussion sessions with your peers. In-car instruction and classroom sessions are free with every registration.

Safety First! Run groups are established to allow students to be on track with other drivers of similar experience. Beginning students will always have an instructor in the car during on-track driving sessions. This is not a race, so passing is allowed only on designated sections of the course and under controlled conditions. Drivers with documented experience will be placed in a run group appropriate for their demonstrated skill level and their car's capabilities. In-car instruction and coaching is provided at ever level of driver experience.

Registration Fees: The student registration fee of only $545 (early bird discounts apply) represents an incredible bargain! The fee includes everything necessary for two days of fun with your car, including

  • Driving theory classroom sessions at the track for all levels
  • Car control exercises for beginners and novices
  • On-track instruction with a trained instructor in your right seat available for every driver
  • Advanced online learning - free for first-timers and discounted for experienced drivers
  • A souvenir event shirt
  • Light Supper at Friday evening registration
  • Lunches at the track both days
  • An enjoyable Saturday night Banquet Dinner with great raffle prizes and an automotive goodies auction
  • Audi Club North America allows many models of late model convertible cars at our driving school
  • Audi Club North America allows selected models of small SUV/CUVs at our driving school (such as, Q3, Q5, and SQ5)
  • Wet Skid Pad will be open for ALL drivers on Saturday afternoon
  • Friday Experienced Driver Day - Audi Club SoCal's experienced drivers will be on on the full course Friday! Includes lunch and plenty of open track time. There will be no formal instruction available, so Friday is for experienced drivers only. Additional registration fee applies.

Who are we?

The Audi Club of North America (ACNA) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit educational organization providing its members with driver safety training and education about the Audi brand. Audi Club SoCal is the Southern California Chapter of ACNA, serving our members in Southern California and Southern Nevada. To support ACNA's educational purpose, Audi Club SoCal offers a range of events throughout the year including technical seminars, social events, driving tours, as well as High Performance Driving Education schools. Our driving schools are open to all ACNA members driving any make and model of coupe or sedan. Audi Club SoCal is sponsored by Audi dealerships and other specialty automotive businesses throughout our geographic region, many of whom offer attractive discounts to club members.

When you join ACNA you will automatically become a member of the Southern California chapter if you live in our geographic region of Southern California and Southern Nevada. ACNA members receive a glossy national magazine, the "quattro Quarterly", discounts on new Audis, deals from ACNA sponsors, and emails from our local chapter informing you about events happening throughout the year. Audi ownership is not required for ACNA membership.

Visit us at www.audiclubsocal.org and facebook.com/AudiSoCal for more information about Audi Club SoCal.

Still have Questions? You may contact the organizers at registration@audiclubsocal.org

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This High-Performance Driver School is a safe, exciting, fun, and educational two days spent with friendly people at a terrific race track. You will learn about your car and its capabilities in a safe, controlled environment. When you have completed this school, your improved driving skills will enhance your daily driving experience. You will learn from and with other Audi owners and club members, forge new friendships, and make lasting memories.

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HIGH PERFORMANCE DRIVING SCHOOL
Spring Mountain Motor Resort

Friday, April 27, 2018 - Sunday, April 29, 2018

EVENT DESCRIPTION

This is not a race or even a racing school, but rather an event where the primary focus is SAFETY, FUN, and LEARNING. You will improve your own personal performance behind the wheel.

You will be learning and practicing the art and principles of precision driving in a safe, fun, relaxed, and highly organized school setting. The event is conducted at a race track under close supervision by experienced and trained Audi Club instructors. You will learn techniques for handling and controlling your own vehicle. This training is designed so you may safely explore your capabilities as a driver and those of your vehicle. It will help prepare you for emergencies that may occur in normal driving situations.

At no time will you be pushed or encouraged to go any faster than is comfortable for you. All participants will be provided with instruction and organized into run groups according to prior experience, demonstrated skill, and type of vehicle. This is for your safety and will enhance your learning by providing an opportunity to share the day's experience with your peers.

Have you been to Spring Mountain with us before? Here's What's New!

  • Mountain Falls Golf Club for all off-track and social activities! - If you joined us at Spring Mountain last year you know that the banquet at Mountain Falls Golf Club was a big hit. We’re bringing Mountain Falls back this year for ALL non-driving activities, including Friday afternoon’s check-in and Friday evening's mandatory meetings, as well as the Saturday evening banquet.
  • Schedule Improvements - We've added time to most on-track sessions to allow more laps per session on the long Andretti B course. We've moved the Saturday social events earlier in the evening so everyone can get a good night's sleep that evening.
  • Convertibles - Audi Club North America now allows many models of convertible cars at our driving schools. Details below.
  • SUV/CUV- Audi Club North America now allows some models of small SUV/CUV cars at our driving school (i.e., Q3, Q5, SQ5). Details below.
  • Skid Pad for All Drivers - We are bringing back the wet skid pad on Saturday afternoon. All drivers are encouraged to find some time between their on-track sessions to take a few turns on the wet asphalt. This exercise is a great way to practice car control at slow speed in a safe environment. You will reinforce your vision skills, discover how your car handles at the limit, and practice recovery techniques. It's a lot of fun!
  • Friday Experienced Drivers Day - Our previous Friday Experienced Driver Days have been very popular. We will run the full Andretti B course on Friday. There is no formal instruction on Friday, so Friday is limited to our experienced drivers -- beginners and novices will join us for Saturday and Sunday.

EVENT DETAILS

Preliminary Schedule

Friday April 27, 2018
All Day: Experienced Driver Day at the Track - Andretti B
Afternoon: On-Site Driving School Check-In & Light Supper
at Mountain Falls Golf Club
Evening: Mandatory Instructors and All-Drivers Meetings at Mountain Falls Golf Club

Saturday April 28, 2018
All Day: Driving School at the Track - Andretti B

Afternoon: Skid Pad open to all registered drivers
Evening: Banquet Dinner, Raffle, and Auction at Mountain Falls Golf Club

Sunday April 29, 2018
All Day: Driving School at the Track - Andretti B

Note: This event is a two-day school, not two one-day schools. The above schedule is preliminary. This page will be updated as information becomes available. A detailed event schedule will be provided at check-in on Friday evening.

Registration Fee

The student registration fee for this Audi Club SoCal High Performance Driver School is $545*. Your registration fee includes everything necessary for two days of learning more about yourself and your car including online study materials, driving theory classroom, car control exercises for beginners and novices, on-track instruction both days with a trained instructor in your right seat, event shirt, a light supper at Friday evening check-in, Saturday & Sunday lunch at the track, and the Saturday night banquet Dinner, featuring raffle prizes and auction items.

If this is your first time driving a car at a race track, SoCal Audi Club includes valuable FREE bonuses including a complimentary online driving concepts course (required) and a complimentary helmet rental, together a $120 value.

* Registration Fee Schedule
Registration Type Early Bird

Regular

Late
End Date 2/28/2018* 4/12/2018 4/18/2018
Friday Experienced Driver Day $225 $240 $240
Weekend Driving School - Student $495 $545 $595
Weekend Driving School - Instructor $225 $245 $265

 

 

 

 

 

 

*Please Help us plan for this event - Register Early to reserve your place!  Your card will not be charged until March 1st.

Venue

The Track This driving school will be held at Spring Mountain Motor Resort & Country Club, a state-of-the-art racing facility and exclusive motorsports country club located at 3601 South Hwy 160, Pahrump, NV 89048 (800) 391-6891, just 55 miles West of downtown Las Vegas. With over 6 miles of challenging racetrack and an array of resort-style amenities, Spring Mountain delivers a world-class motorsports experience to driving enthusiasts of all levels. Spring Mountain Motor Resort & Country Club now boasts over 6 miles of track with more than 50 configurations, thousands of square feet of air-conditioned permanent structures, including a luxury clubhouse with resort-style amenities, condominiums and private garages. If you’re serious about performance driving, it’s truly a destination not to be missed.

Friday afternoon Check-In and the evening Meetings and the Saturday evening banquet will be held at the Mountain Falls Golf Club, 5001 Clubhouse Dr, Pahrump NV 89061 (775) 537-6553. Saturday evening's Banquet, Raffle and Auction will feature many cool items from our sponsors (more details to come).

Hotel Audi Club has blocked 54 rooms for April 26-28 at the Best Western Pahrump Oasis, 1101 S. Hwy 160, Pahrump NV 89048 (775) 727-5100. Mention Audi Club to obtain a room in the block, and get the $93/night (plus taxes) room rate. Cut-off date is March 5th - reservations made after this date are subject to availability and may be at standard rates. 

Camping RV Camping is available at the Best Western Pahrump Oasis RV Park. Audi Club has NOT arranged for camping at the track.

Driving School

"He who loves practice without theory is like the sailor who boards ship without a rudder and compass and never knows where he may cast." — Leonardo da Vinci

An Audi Club SoCal driving school is much more than just a track day. We provide you with a balanced learning environment utilizing modern eLearning, classroom, and on-track instruction.

Classroom Sessions
This is a high-performance driver safety education school - it is not practice for any racing or speed contest. All participants will attend classroom sessions designed to teach vehicle dynamics and driving techniques. Classroom and driving time will be balanced to give drivers a better understanding of the principals and application of precision driving.

Car Control Exercises
Car control exercises are provided on Saturday morning for our beginning drivers. You will practice the principles you've learned in a safe environment before going on the track with your personal instructor later in the day.

Wet Skid Pad
The wet skid pad will be available on Saturday afternoon. All registered drivers may visit the skid pad at their convenience to practice Vision, Car Control, and Recovery Techniques in a safe low-speed environment.

Speed Secrets Performance Driving 101 online course
Audi Club SoCal is pleased to partner with respected driving coach Ross Bentley of Speed Secrets fame. Ross offers SoCal Audi Club drivers a generous 50% discount on a lifetime subscription to his incredible Speed Secrets Performance Driving 101 and advanced Inner Speed Secrets 201 eCourses.

Is this your very First Time driving on a race track? SoCal Audi Club wants you to exceed your own expectations, so the Speed Secrets Performance Driving 101 eCourse is required and is complimentary for all first-time beginners!

Learn (or refresh your understanding of) the principles of performance driving at your own pace before you arrive. You will learn in easy to digest modules on Vision, Controls (steering, braking, accelerator), Shifting, Vehicle Dynamics, and Cornering. Completion of the online eCourse is highly recommended – doing so will allow you to make the best use of your valuable time at the track. To learn more visit learn.speedsecrets.com. The Audi Club SoCal discount code will be provided in the confirmation you receive after you register for this event.

Celebrity Guest Instructor
TBD

EVENT REQUIREMENTS

BEFORE REGISTERING, please review the detailed event requirements and download the inspection form on our website www.audiclubsocal.org/page/drivingschool

Brief Summary of Driver Requirements

  • Drivers must possess a valid driver's license issued by their state of residence.
  • Drivers must provide and wear an approved auto racing helmet, a long-sleeve shirt, long pants and practical closed-toe shoes while engaged in the car control exercises and on-track driving sessions. Clothing should be made of natural or flame-retardant fibers.
  • Current membership in the Audi Club of North America (ACNA) is required.
    • Audi ownership is not required for ACNA membership. ACNA member benefits include a quarterly glossy magazine, the "quattro Quarterly", preferred pricing on new Audi automobiles, and discounts from club sponsors.

Brief Summary of Vehicle Requirements

  • All makes and models of coupes and sedans are welcome.
  • Your car must be in excellent mechanical condition.
  • ALL cars are required to undergo and pass a safety check prior to arriving at the event.
  • Equal safety restraints (seat belts, air bags, seats, etc.) are required for driver and the instructor passenger.
  • Use of competition tires is not permitted for SUVs or beginning and novice drivers, and is discouraged for intermediate drivers.
  • Open cars and convertibles are allowed if equipped with approved OEM rollover protection or an approved aftermarket 4-point (or greater) roll bar meeting the broomstick rule. (The OEM rollover protection on Mazda Miata / MX-5 is NOT approved.)
  • Certain performance-oriented sports utility and crossover vehicles are now permitted, with restrictions. In general, high center of gravity vehicles are not appropriate for this high speed driving school. No competition tires are permitted on these vehicles.
  • Inquire about your convertible or SUV/CUV model, or see the list on our website.

Helmet Requirements

Participants must wear helmets bearing Snell SA2010 (or later), or Snell M2010 certification. The certification label must be accessible for verification for the helmet to be allowed. Snell M2010 helmets (motorcycle) are only permitted in cars without supplemental roll-over protection (roll bars). DOT-rated helmets are not allowed. Snell M2010 helmets are the last generation of motorcycle helmets which will be accepted.
 

For complete Requirements, including the required Inspection Forms, ALL DRIVERS must download and review the Audi Club SoCal HPDE Event Detailed Requirements document available at www.audiclubsocal.org/page/drivingschool.

For future reference, this information page will continue to be available from your MotorsportReg.com Dashboard or at https://msreg.com/AudiSM18.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Friday Experienced Driver Day

We will be lapping the full Andretti B course on Friday! Open to all Audi Club instructors, and student drivers who have previously been approved to drive solo at an Audi Club driving school. If you believe your experience at other clubs might qualify you, please see the Experienced Driver section, below.

Passing Protocol

Passing in all run groups at Audi Club driving schools will only occur in designated passing zones with the permission of the car being passed. Passing may be on either side in all run groups; however, the car being passed is expected to drive their normal line. Therefore the passing car should plan on driving off-line to complete the pass. Off-Line is usually (but not always) the side of the track that is in the direction of the next corner. Designated passing zones will be indicated with a green cone at the start of the passing zone and a yellow cone at the end of the passing zone. All passes must be complete before the end of the passing zone (prior to the start of the braking zone). No late passing into the corners ("dive bombing") will be tolerated. There will be a minimum of four designated passing Zones for all Run Groups.

First-Timer? If this is your first time at an Audi Club driving school, please read our First-Timers Introduction and Preparation article on our website.

Experienced Driver? Are you an experienced driver but registering with SoCal Audi Club for the first time? Please make sure your driving history in your MotorsportReg.com Profile is up to date. This will help us place you in an appropriate group. Do you have questions about your driving or instructing qualifications? Please contact Alex Whitney, our Chief Instructor, at cdi@audiclubsocal.org

Garages Day rental garages are NOT available at Spring Mountain.

HPDE Insurance Does my regular insurance policy cover my car at this event? This article helps you find out: A guide to your personal auto policy. If you find your regular policy excludes coverage, you may purchase special HPDE insurance for your car while participating in this Audi Club driving school. Audi Club has an exemplary safety record which qualifies our drivers for a 10% premium discount. Visit the Audi Club page on LocktonMotorsports.com for details. To purchase your policy online search by the date and track.

Still have Questions? Contact Audi Club SoCal at (714) 660-3453 or Bill Vogel, eventmaster, at bill@audiclubsocal.org

Spring Mountain

Pahrump, NV
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Organizer

HPDE organized by

Audi Club NA - Southern California Chapter

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