About this event
Road Potomac - Car Control Clinic Wet Skidpad Event + Dry Fun Runs
This event features a wet skidpad PLUS dry autocross fun runs. Fun runs are NOT timed and NOT competitive. They are designed to help you feel your car get unsettled in the dry after feeling your car unsettled on the wet skidpad. You will need a helmet for this event. (If you do not have a helmet, we will have a limited number of helmets available to rent for $50.)
PLEASE NOTE: Summit Point no longer allows EVs or hybrids to be driven in any motorsport discipline. We cannot accept an EV or hybrid vehicle for our skidpad events.
Location: Summit Point Motorsports Park's Potomac Pad. (See the map here)
Once payment is charged, there are no refunds. Please double check your availability before registering.
Approximate amount of time per driver on skidpad: 50 min.
Approximate number of fun runs per driver: 20
We welcome both beginner and advanced students. If you've never done skidpad before, or have not yet been able to correct for understeer and oversteer, please register as a beginner.
Our wet skidpad lets you learn how to recognize and recover from understeer (front skid) and oversteer (rear skid) at slower speeds (generally 35 mph or less). Beginners are grouped with one other car on the skidpad at the same time, while advanced students are grouped at up to three at a time. We stress car control that can be applied during regular driving, or events like autocross and high performance driving. The skidpad does leave cars dirty, so expect to need a wash after the event.
Breakfast and lunch are provided. We are unfortunately unable to accommodate dietary restrictions. If you have dietary restrictions, please bring your own food.
The price is $375 per person for this all day event.
-You must be at least 16 years old for this event.
-You need a helmet for this event for the fun runs only. The skidpad portion will not require a helmet.
-We provide in-car instruction for everyone until we determine your skill level.
Schedule
Please arrive no later than 8:15am to check in and grid up.
- 7:45am-8:15am – Registration
- 8:15am-8:30am - Briefing/classroom
- 8:30am - Skidpad is hot
- 5:30pm - Skidpad is cold
Please email tessa@roadpotomac.com with any questions.
Event requirements
Waiver: You will be required to sign a paper waiver onsite using when you arrive at the event. For future events, please make sure to list your actual cell phone number in MSR to use for electronic SpeedWaivers.
PLEASE NOTE: Summit Point no longer allows EVs or hybrids to be driven in any motorsport discipline. We cannot accept an EV or hybrid vehicle for our skidpad events.
Restrictions: Firearms and drones are not allowed. Alcohol or recreational drug consumption is not allowed.
Clothing: Wear non-slip, non-open toe footwear with a thinner sole. Heavy soles on hiking shoes or work boots will interfere with your ability to sense the throttle.
Payments: Payment will be charged 30 days out from the event. Once payment is charged, there are no refunds. Your credit card on file with Motorsportreg.com will be charged. (Please note that once the registration fee is charged, vehicle malfunctions and work conflicts that arise are not eligible for refunds.) If the event is full, you're added to the MSR waitlist. If you are on the waitlist, no payment is processed. Payment is only charged if you are moved off of the waitlist and notified via email that you are confirmed for the event. In the event you are confirmed after being on the waitlist, payment will be charged within 24 hours, or your spot in the event will be forfeited.
