About this event
OktoberFAST HPDE and Dinner at the Track
October 2nd & 3rd, 2021 - La Junta Raceway
The Alpine Mountain Region Porsche Club will close its 2021 driving season with a High-Performance Drivers Education event followed by an end-of-season dinner at La Junta Raceway. La Junta’s 1.3-mile 7 turn track is the perfect track for novice and experienced drivers alike! Its low 4000-foot elevation will enhance the power of your sports car. And we expect beautiful early fall weather at our HPDE. Come spend the weekend in La Junta and enjoy the comradery with your fellow Porsche Club members. A track-walk followed by a banquet is included with your registration and will be held at the track on Saturday. The cost is free to all registered participants! Additional dinner tickets can be purchased for $15.
We will be offering a commemorative event long-sleeve t-shirt for purchase. Please choose size and quantity in your registration. The cost is $25. We will have a limited supply on hand at the event for sale.OktoberFAST 21.pdf
Registration closes Monday, September 27th. Be sure to register early! Your priority in being confirmed for an event will depend on the date and time you register. All drivers will be Waitlisted upon registration until the event CDI confirms your driving status and can confirm that an instructor is available if you need one. Solo/Instructed driving status will be at the sole discretion of the AMR CDI Committee. Instruction priority will be given to students who registered for two days.
Saturday and Sunday the gates open at 7:00 AM - Mandatory Driver Meeting at 8:00 AM
Coffee/Juice and Breakfast Snacks at the Driver’s Meeting
Chef Raf & his food truck "Sweet Inspirations" will be on site offering lunch
Saturday Dinner @ the Track Catered by Mexico City
Drive both Days for only $255, Single Day $185
NOTE: This event will be using Deferred Billing. If you are paying with a credit card, it will not be charged until registration closes.
La Junta Raceway 30267 1st Ave, La Junta, CO 81050
Lodging Information: - You must call the hotel to reserve club pricing!
Holiday Inn Express – $109 plus tax 719-384-2900
27994 US Hwy. 50
La Junta, CO 81050
Hampton Inn - $96 plus tax 719-384-4444
27800 US Hwy.50
La Junta, CO 81050
IMPORTANT: We will be using Speed Waivers for participants to sign remotely. You will receive a link to sign the waivers after registering.
All attendees will be required to follow Federal, State, and Local Government COVID-19 guidelines in effect at the time of the event. Participants and volunteers should stay at home if they are at higher risk for severe illness. Participants that are sick or experiencing COVID-19 symptoms such as fever, cough, or shortness of breath, must stay home.
If you have any QUESTIONS, please contact the Event Chair or Chief Driving Instructor
Event Chair: Robin Dillon (robin80906@gmail.com)
Chief Driving Instructor: Steve Carlson (swcarlson@comcast.net)
Event requirements
Event Requirements
You must be 18 or older with a valid driver’s license to participate in this event. Your driver’s license must be validated!
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 need to have a Snell-certified SA2010 or M2010 or newer helmet. DOT Motorcycle helmets are not acceptable. Your helmet will need an AMR/RMR sticker. Please bring your helmet with you to registration to be checked and receive a sticker. You will need to wear either cotton long pants and a cotton shirt (long-sleeve or short-sleeve) or FIA or SCI approved racing garments while driving. In addition, you must wear closed toe shoes.
Roll bars or cages are mandatory for all open & semi-open cars without manufacturer’s structural or deploying roll over protection. No trucks, or non-Porsche SUVs.
If you have added a racing-type seat in order to use 5-point, 6-point or 7-point harnesses, you must also have and use a Head and Neck Restraint (HANS) device. PCA Rules are harness expiration dates: 2 years (SFI) and 5 years (FIA). Further, if there is to be a passenger (e.g. instructor), equal protection must be provided and used by the right-seater.
We cannot accommodate two (2) driver cars if both drivers are novice drivers. Also, three (3) driver cars are not allowed. All novice drivers must attend the ground school held on Saturday.
TECH Inspection – Tech inspection must be completed within 4 weeks prior to the event. We highly recommend getting your required Tech Inspection by a professional mechanic and no later than 2 weeks before the event and in case you need time to make repairs. Please make sure you have your tech inspection form filled out and signed by a valid tech shop/inspector and bring to registration. Any qualified mechanic or PCA Tech Inspector can complete the inspection using the form found on the AMR website. http://amrporsche.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/TECH-FORM-AMR-02-12-20.pdf
ON SITE TECH INSPECTIONS ARE NOT AVAILABLE AT THIS EVENT
The following shops/inspectors will tech inspect your car for free. Please call to make an appointment.
Please bring your helmet to Tech Inspection.
AMR Club - Tech Inspection
European Performance Specialists – 511 S 29th St, 719-475-1046 (Loren) call to make arrangements, no charge.
Porsche Colorado Springs - 931 Motor City Dr. - 719-219-5030 (Service Manager) call to make arrangements, no charge.
Big Mission Automotive - 579 County Line Rd., Unit B, Palmer Lake, CO - 719-375-1527 (Jason or Steve) call to make arrangements, no charge.
RMR Club – Tech Inspection
Poudre Sports Car - 5806 South College Ave, Fort Collins, CO 80525, 970-229-0990 (Doug) call to make arrangements, no charge.
Prestige Imports - 9201 W. Colfax Ave, Denver, 303-872 9990 (Dave) call to make arrangements, no charge.
