About this event
Please join us at the Bondurant School of High Performance Driving for the fourth Driver Education event of the 2019/2020 season. For this event, we will run the track counter-clockwise, consisting of the Lake Loop and Maricopa Oval (Looper will be closed). Plan on a full day of fun- gates open at 6:30 AM with the first car out on track at 8:00 AM. Five 20-minute sessions for each run group will be scheduled.
There will be four different "run groups" which will be separated by experience/skill level: Novice, Intermediate, Experienced and Advanced. There is a run group for everyone- so don't hesitate to sign up if you have little to no experience on track. Spectators are also welcome.
If this will be your first time attending a track day with AZ PCA or if you have not yet been approved to drive solo, you will be provided an instructor to ride along with you as well as classroom instruction to make the most of your day. Even if it is not your first time or if you have never driven at Bondurant before, AZ PCA can accommodate (and encourages) an instructor ride-along to hone your driving skills.
To ensure everyone registered has a good time at the track, the amount of cars in each run group is limited. Sign up early to avoid being waitlisted!
Lunch will be provided as part of the registration fee.
Not a PCA member yet? Don't own a Porsche? That's okay- non PCA members are still welcome to participate!
Registration fees:
- $165.00 (includes lunch and bottled water)
If you are a Porsche owner but do not yet have a PCA membership, you can sign up today at https://www.pca.org/membership Annual membership is $46 and comes with other benefits, however, PCA membership is NOT a requirement to attend this event.
NOTE: As of 11/29 the DE1 (Beginner/Novice) group is full, however, we will attempt to split the run group into two groups if there are more entries, so please register on the waitlist. No charge will be assessed by being placed on the waitlist until we are able to confirm you. There are still spots available in the DE2 (Intermediate) and DE3 (Experienced) run groups.
Check-in / Schedule:
Check-in at the track is will be conducted at the gate entry to the track. Gates open at 6:30 am and check-in closes at approximately 7:30 am when the driver's meeting starts. A schedule will be provided at check-in.
Location:
Bob Bondurant School of High Performance Driving is located at 20000 S. Maricopa Rd, Chandler, AZ 85226. You will enter through GATE 3 to access the Bondurant track (there are other tracks here as well).
Event requirements
Pre-Registration Requirements:
Helmets / Clothing
You must have a Snell rated (SA2010 or SA2015) automotive helmet. Open-faced and closed-face style helmets are permitted, however, motorcycle helmets are not permitted- these usually have the designation "M" preceeding the year i.e. M2010 or M2015. If you do not own a helmet that meets those requirement, AZ PCA has loaners available at the track. Please specify that you may need to borrow one during the registration process. Closed toe shoes are required and pants are preferred (no shorts please). Attendees and any guest(s) will be required to sign a liability waiver form at the track entrance.
Driver Check-In Requirements and Drivers Meeting
Check in will be conducted at the gate entry to the track - Prepare for a line. You must check in at the gate prior to the mandatory driver's meeting that starts at approximately 7:30 am to document that you are present. When you check in at the gate, you will need to present your Driver's License- please make sure you have it on hand with you so that we can provide you your registration packet. The registration packet consists of the day's schedule, vehicle safety tech form, track map, and wrist bands for your run group. Check in closes 5 minutes before the driver's meeting starts- if you have not (at minimum) checked in at the gate before the meeting starts, you will not be permitted to participate in the event and your registration may be forfeited per the cancellation terms. Prepare for a line at the gate and arrive early. You have a one hour window to check in- from approximately 6:30 am to 7:30 am.
Vehicle Tech / Harnesses and HANS Devices
A technical inspection should be performed on your car prior to the event. If you feel you are qualified to complete the tech on your own, you may do so. Otherwise, have a shop perform the tech inspection for you.
Download and print out the tech form here: 2019-2020 AZ PCA Driver Tech Form.pdf
Please complete the form and bring it with you to the event. You will turn it in when the final safety tech is performed at the event.
The final safety tech at the morning of the event will consist of checking for: Loose objects in the car, functioning brake light, gas cap and battery secure, wheel lugs torqued, any leaking fluids, approved helmet, proper attire, and car numbers in place (you will choose your car number during the registration process here).
The final safety tech form will be provided to you when you check in at the gate the morning of the event. You will then take your car with the two tech forms (the safety tech form just provided and the one you completed prior to the event) to the vehicle tech area to have it checked for safety and that your car numbers are in place. It is recommended that you get to the event early to avoid long lines at vehicle tech.
If your vehicle has a multi-point harness system, you are also required to utilize a head and neck restraint system (HANS device). Because the PCA rule of equal restraint applies, if there will be a passenger in your car (such as an instructor) there must be both a harness system and a HANS device available and used by that passenger.
Convertibles must have roll-over protection- either built in from the OEM, or aftermarket. Porsche convertibles from the beginning of the Boxster era have adequate built-in roll over protection from the factory. Convertibles should be driven with the top-up. If there is no convertible top, hand restraints must be worn.
Sound Restrictions for Bondurant:
There are NO sound restrictions at Bondurant- loud exhausts are welcome!