About this event
High Plains Harvest of Speed
RMR/PCA Event at High Plains Raceway
September 16th and 17th, 2023
REGISTRATION IS OPEN
for RMR’s September HPDE event!
Join us for RMR’s sixth HPDE event of the year at High Plains Raceway (where “Fast” grows!). Do you want to go fast? Would you like to better understand your car’s capabilities without the risk of cultivating speeding tickets while doing it? This DE (Drivers Education) event is ready for harvesting and you don’t want to miss it! As always RMR’s top team of instructors will be available for drivers who need them. Register early as these events always sell out “fast”!
- We are excited to support our charity for this event: Food Bank of the Rockies You can donate as much as you would like during registration, AND...There will be lunchtime charity rides at a cost of $20 per vehicle. You can drive any roadworthy vehicle at highway speeds and you can take as many passengers as you have seatbelts, no helmet required. The proceeds will benefit the event’s charity the Food Bank of the Rockies
- The club will provide refreshments for Beer:30 on both Saturday and Sunday, and the club provides water during the day to help keep you hydrated
- There will be a Saturday night group dinner available for an additional cost of $25/person. You can select this dinner option when you register
- Weather permitting the CDI team will lead a Walk the Track session after Saturday’s dinner. These track walks are a great way to better understand how to choose the best line through a turn to set you up for faster lap times!
- Lunches will be provided for volunteers and instructors.
- There will be beer-30 on both Saturday and Sunday, and the club provides water during the day to help keep you hydrated.
This Event will be using Deferred Billing, your credit card will not be charged until Wednesday, September 13, 2023.
Dates: Gates open by 6:30 am Thursday September 14, before the event and remain open 24hrs/day until after the event ends on Sunday (the paddock is closed Sunday night). HPR offers open lapping Thursday 8 AM - 3 PM and Friday 8AM - 5PM. You can register for this on MotorsportReg.com. The open lapping days are a separate charge from the HPDEevent.
Check-in: 7:00 AM -- 7:55 AM Saturday and Sunday Please check-in before the mandatory 8:00 AM drivers' meeting.
Drivers’ meeting: Starts at 8:00 AM (each day) in the Pavilion. Green run group drivers' meeting following the all drivers' meeting, (each day) is held n the Classroom.
Date: September 16-17, 2023
Location: High Plains Raceway, 17 miles east of Byers on US-36
Event Registration Fees:
Single Day: $235 per driver
Both Days: $375 per driver
Event Chair: Team Kennedy (GM “Big Daddy” Rex Kennedy - rexk@4kennedys.com)
Lead Chief Driving Instructor: Brian Leary (beleary36@yahoo.com);
Co-Chief Driving Instructor: Dave Stribling (davestribling@prestigeimports.net)
Registrar: Tim Berg (tberggt3@gmail.com)
Any of these individuals can answer general questions about the event.
The CDI team will answer questions about confirmation to participate, Run group, and instructor assignments.
Registration questions - ask the Registrar
All other questions - ask the Registrar
Get ready for a very bountiful High Plains Harvest of Speed! See you there!
Event requirements
National PCA membership number and membership status will be verified as part of the registration process. If you do not include a valid PCA membership number (or forward a pending membership confirmation from PCA to the registrar), a $10 non-member fee will be assessed.
You must be 18 or older with a valid driver's license to participate in this event.
You are required to use a Snell-certified SA2015 or M2015 or newer helmet. You will need to wear clothing made of natural fibers such as 100% cotton. Short-sleeve shirts and shorts are now allowed. Closed toe shoes are required while driving. Helmets will be checked at Pre-Tech or Tech at the Track where you may obtain an RMR/PCA helmet sticker confirming th Snell rating. A limited number of loaner helmets and HANS devices are available.
No convertibles or open cars without roll bars, trucks, or non-Porsche SUVs.
NEW PCA RULE: If you have added a racing-type seat in order to use 5-point, 6-point or 7-point harnesses (which must be replaced every two years or every five years depending on whether they are SFI certified or FIA certified belts, respectively), you must also have and use an approved Head and Neck Restraint device. Further, if there is to be a passenger (e.g. instructor), same must be provided and used by the right-seater.
We cannot accommodate two (2) driver cars if both drivers are novice drivers and attending their first DE event. Also, three (3) driver cars are not allowed.
Attendance at RMR DEs at HPR will be limited to a total of 135 drivers per day, including up to 30 Novice and Beginner drivers depending on the number of Instructors registered. To implement this, everyone registering for the DE will be listed as ON HOLD, subject to CONFIRMATION BY THE CDIs.
Your priority in being confirmed for an event will depend on the date and time you register. When an event fills up, further priority will be given to PCA members.
Pre-tech Inspections will be held on Wednesday September 6, 2023 at the following locations, ordered from north to south:
Poudre Sports Car
5806 S College Ave
Fort Collins 80525
970-229-0990
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
John's Auto Care
1900 55th St,
Boulder, 80301
303-442-2932
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Prestige Imports
9201 West Colfax Ave.
Lakewood, CO 80215
303-238-8101
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Paul's House
6464 E Ida Ave.
Greenwood Village, CO 80111
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
SimplyEuro Auto Repair
7520 Village Square Dr.
Castle Rock, CO 80108
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Big Mission Motorsports
579 County Line Rd
Palmer Lake, CO 80133
719-375-1527
By appointment: M-F, 9-5 (anytime, up to 4 weeks before DE)
If you do not have your car pre-tech'd there will be a $50 fee for Tech at the Track.
Lodging is available in Byers at the Longhorn Budget Host Motel contact # 303-822-5205.
Lodging is available in Watkins at the Country Manor Motel. Contact # 303-261-9650
Lodging is available in Bennett at the Comfort Inn.1097 Cedar Street, Bennett, CO 80102. Contact # (303) 629-6332.
Get ready for a very bountiful High Plains Harvest of Speed! See you there!
