Sat, Oct 3 - Sun, Oct 4, 2026

PCA-GGR HPDE 5: Porsches at the Point

Sonoma Raceway

About this event

The 2026 PCA Golden Gate Region Track Series
HPDE 5 / Porsches at the Point
October 3-4, 2026

Sonoma Raceway - Sonoma, California

Proudly sponsored by
BR Racing   •   TRS IT Consulting  •   Ariana Auto Body
PPM German Autowerk   •   Roboostoff & Kalkin
Dynamic Detailing   •   S-Car-Go Racing   •   SP Motorsports   •   Trackspec Autosports   •   Jerry Woods Enterprises    •   Euro Clinic  •   
RMW Architecture Interiors

 

Join PCA-GGR for its fifth and final HPDE and Time Trial of the 2026 season at world famous Sonoma Raceway!  This amazing roadcourse is a nonstop rollercoaster packed with huge elevation changes, high-speed turns, dramatic sweepers, and tight hair-pins.  Its iconic turn 6 Carousel makes this is a special place and an event you don't want to miss.

PCA-GGR's Driver Education events are focused on safety, fun and maximum track time - up to 100+ minutes per day at this event!

Our friends at PCA Diablo Region are hosting their HPDE on Friday, October 2, 2026, so you can get in a three day weekend.  Diablo registration is separate from this registration.  Diablo's registration link will be provided as soon as it is available.

First Time Driving With GGR?
Welcome!  We categorize those driving with us for the first time as either a Guest Driver or a Student.

  • Guest Driver:  Please register as a Guest Driver if you have track driving experience and have been cleared to solo by another organization, but haven't driven with GGR before.  Please review our Guest Driver program to see if you meet our qualifications.  Your registration will be wait listed while we review your request.  You'll receive confirmation once approved.
  • Student (Drivers who require Instruction):  If you are new to track driving or are not yet certified by GGR, you will register as a Student.  You will be provided in-car instruction with a trained PCA Instructor.  Please note that Student registrations are wait listed at initial registration and are confirmed as our Instructor registrations meet the Student demand.

Ground School:  Ground School will be Saturday, September 19, 2026, 10:00 am to approximately 1:00 pm at Porsche of Redwood City.  Lunch will be provided.

At Track Orientation: Friday evening preceding the event (see event schedule for time).  All are welcome!

Registration Fees:

Certified Drivers:  Drivers who have completed at least two clean weekends with GGR
Two Days (Sat/Sun) - $895.00
One Day (Sat or Sun) - $595.00

Guest Drivers:
Two Days (Sat/Sun) - $895.00
One Day (Sat or Sun) - $595.00

Students:
Two Days (Sat/Sun) - $995.00
One Day (Sat or Sun) - $795.00

Instructors:
Two Days (Sat/Sun) - $595.00
One Day (Saturday) - $495.00
Non-Driving Instructor -  $0.00

Paddock Camping:
Fee per night - $80.00

Garage Stalls:
Garage stalls are available at $400 for both days.  Each stall will accomodate 2 cars nose to tail.  Please see seperate registration page to reserve your garage stall.

Procrastination Fee:
Don't wait!  The $100 procrastination fee goes into effect one week prior to the event.

Keep up to date!  Sign up for the GGR announcements email list to insure you are receiving the latest information: here

 

Event requirements

IMPORTANT STUFF

Know the Rules:  Rules and requirements about you and your Porsche can be found here on the GGR website.  Please be up to speed on the rules before registering.

GGR Tech Form:  The GGR Tech Form is available here. Please submit a completed tech form to pcaggrtracktech@gmail.com prior to arriving at the track.

2020 or later Snell SA Helmet Certification Required   Porsche Club of America's HPDE minimum standards will allow the use of SA2015 helmets through June 30, 2026.

Head and Neck Restraint Requirements:

  • SFI or FIA approved Head and Neck Restraints are required for all Drivers and Passengers in harness-equipped vehicles.
  • The same type of restraint system (seats, belts or harnesses, head and neck restraints) is required for both driver and passenger.
  • Harnesses are required to be SFI or FIA approved for competition and mounted in the manufacturer-approved configuration.  Any harness approved for PCA Club Racing is acceptable when installed according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
  • Head and Neck Restraints must be recertified every five (5) years to maintain SFI certification.  An SFI 38.1 conformance sticker marked with the inspection date is required.
  • If factory stock/DOT approved 3 point restraint systems (stock seat belts) are used, additional head and neck restraints are not required.
  • GGR does not rent or provide helmets or head and neck restraint equipment. Participants must provide their own equipment if required.

Guest Driver / Student Waiver Policy:  GGR considers you a student unless you've completed two clean events with us. If you are an experienced driver but this is your first event with GGR, please visit GGR's Guest Driver / Student Waiver Policy here. You are responsible for facilitation of the required endorsement. Please contact the Chief Driving Instructor at cdi@pca-ggr.org with any questions about the policy.

Paddock Camping:
Campers are confined to the paddock area and must comply with the following conditions:

  • No entry to the track after hours. (Gates close at 12:00 midnight.) 
  • No open flame campfires or barbecues. Only gas grills used for cooking are allowed.
  • No black or gray water dumping.
  • No excess noise.

PCA - HPDE Insurance Program:
In June 2009, Porsche Club of America and Lockton Affinity announced the PCA - HPDE Insurance Program.  This innovative program provides single-event physical damage coverage to PCA members who purchase the coverage through Lockton and attend High-Performance Driver's Education events.  Over the past ten years many auto insurers have changed their policies to exclude coverage for claims "occurring on a surface used for racing," "at a high-performance driving event," or "use of an auto at a racetrack."  You should review your existing auto insurance policy if you intend to rely on it for coverage.

Information on the PCA HPDE Insurance Program can be found here:  http://pcahpdeins.locktonaffinity.com/Default.aspx
(This information is provided as a convenience to our members and should not be construed as an endorsement or as a representation as to what is or what is not covered.)

Coverage from other companies is available as well.

Permanent Reserved Numbers:
If you are a regular participant of our HPDE events, we encourage you to order a nice set of numbers for your beautiful Porsche. You will keep your number as long as you attend events regularly. If you don't attend an event in 24 months, your number will be made available to others if requested. Since the list changes frequently, email your desired number(s) to: Track Chair Steve Hogge

Any questions?
Ask the Track Co-Chairs:  Track Chairs Steve Hogge & Kurt Eckhardt
Ask the CDI: Chief Driving Instructor Christian Stangier
Visit the Official Website: PCA-GGR Track Events Website

See you at the track!

Steve Hogge & Kurt Eckhardt
Co-Chairs
track@pca-ggr.org

Christian Stangier
Chief Driving Instructor
cdi@pca-ggr.org

Sonoma Raceway

Sonoma, CA
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Organizer

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PCA - Golden Gate - Track Events

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PCA-GGR HPDE 5: Porsches at the Point

Sat, Oct 3 - Sun, Oct 4, 2026