About this event
The Northwest Alfa Romeo Club has been providing safe and fun High Performance Driver Education (HPDE) events to club members, non-members, family and friends, and the car enthusiast community in the Pacific Northwest for over 30 years.
On Wednesday, June 21st we invite all our sport driving friends to join us for an afternoon of spirited driving, camaraderie, and good times. This is a late afternoon HPDE event being held at Pacific Raceways in Kent, WA. This is an open lapping format designed to provide club members and non-member guests the thrill of driving their beloved Alfa Romeos and all other vehicle types in a "spirited" manner on a closed road course. This event is open to all experienced drivers regardless of membership affiliation with NWARC or any other regional car clubs, and an NWARC membership is NOT required. A 1-day temporary AROC membership is included in the registration cost for non-members for this individual event, and you are of course welcome to join NWARC (AROC) and enjoy the annual membership benefits if you desire: https://www.aroc-usa.org/membership/
Previous sport (track) driving and HPDE experience is required as a prerequisite for this event. It is critical that you have verifiable credentials from NWARC, Proformance Racing School, or any other reputable car club/organization for "solo driving" in either Low Intermediate, Intermediate, or Advanced run groups. At a minimum you must have solo sign off at Pacific Raceways. If you are not sure whether your current experience level qualifies you for this event or you have on-track experience that is not documented here on Motorsportreg.com, please do not hesitate to contact the Event Registrar .
- Check-in: Begins at 4:00pm
- Mandatory Drivers Meeting: 4:40pm
- Open track: 5pm - 9pm or dusk, whichever is first
- Registration Fee: $195 per driver
Please be sure your vehicle is in good mechanical condition, with no visible fluid leaks or loose parts hanging from exterior or underneath the vehicle. Check your tire wear and tire pressure the day before the event. Check engine oil and coolant levels, and fill all reservoirs if necessary. Ensure you have at least half thickness on your brake pads and your brake fluid is up to task. All vehicles will be subjected to a basic technical inspection before being allowed on track. Please remove all loose items from the interior of your vehicle prior to arriving.
If you have questions about any needed service to your vehicle in preparation for this event please visit one of our local partner shops. In the Seattle area please visit our friends at PROVA Motorsports. In the South end please visit Bristow's Exclusive Auto Repair in Tacoma. Each of these shops is owned by long time NWARC instructors.
Insurance for your vehicle can be purchased through Hagerty's HPDE Track Day Insurance: hagerty.com/hpde
Event requirements
**CONVERTIBLES** Please read carefuly as this is a change in NWARC policy; Convertibles MUST have aftermarket roll protection. We can no longer allow convertibles without, at a minimum, an aftermarket roll bar which passes the broomstick test. Factory roll hoops are no longer acceptable. Targa type vehicles will be accepted on a case-by-case basis. Please contact the Event Registrar if you have questions regarding a convertible or targa vehicle.
This event is open to all drivers, 16-years and older with valid drivers license and verifiable "solo" sign off at Pacific Raceways from NWARC or other reputable car club or HPDE organizations.
*NOTE: You must show your valid drivers license at check-in and before driving on the track (no photo copies, no exceptions).
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Experienced Drivers
You are considered an "experienced driver" if you have participated in HPDE (High Performance Drive Education) or open lapping events in either the Advanced or Intermediate run group with NWARC, Proformance Racing School, or other reputable car clubs at Pacific Raceways. You must also have participated in at least two HPDE events at Pacific within the past two years. If you have not been on track in more than two years please contact the Event Registrar to discuss options. Experienced drivers will be on track together (regardless of vehicle type) in the Intermediate (B) and Advanced (A) run groups, and Low Intermediate drivers will be placed in the C group.
Drivers with at least two SOLO events on record at Pacific Raceways and moderate track experience are considered Intermediate. Intermediate drivers will be allowed passengers at the Event Registrars discretion.
Drivers with two SOLO events on record at Pacific Raceways and substantial track experience may be considered Advanced. Advanced drivers will be allowed passengers.
Low Intermediate
We will have a dedicated Low Intermediate run group for drivers who have limited experience on a road course but have been previously checked off as a "SOLO Driver" with NWARC or another recognized club or organization at Pacific Raceways in the last 24 months. If you have just recently gotten solo sign off at Pacific or feel as though you need a refresher on Pacific Raceways this is the group for you. If you are unsure of your solo status please contact the Event Registrar. For those in need of a bit of instruction, instructors will be available on-site but will only be available for in-car instruction at the instructors discretion. No passengers allowed except designated instructors.
Changes in run group classification are the discretion of the Event Registrar.
Numbers
As there will likely be street cars, track cars and full race cars on the track at any time we will be assigning numbers at registration. Number selection is at random so please don't expect to get your preferred number or use the numbers already on your car. You will be given a number decal to apply to the upper area of your windshield. This will be the only number the workers will use to reference your car throughout the day.
Helmets and eye protection are required for all drivers. A number of Rental helmets will be available for this event. Rental helmets are $20 for the duration of the event. Go to the NWARC Track Events website and check out more information about these types of events: http://nwalfaclub.com/track/track-info.html
If you have questions about any needed service to your vehicle in preparation for this event please visit one of our local partner shops. In the Seattle area please visit our friends at PROVA Motorsports. In the South end please visit Bristow's Exclusive Auto Repair in Tacoma. Each of these shops is owned by long time NWARC instructors.
