About this event
Come join us for an exciting weekend of Cup Racing, Time Trial, and Performance Driving Series (PDS) on the new Charleston Peak course. We will be running the Full configuration in the Clockwise direction. This is a new track built to FIA Grade 3 standards. We are hosting a Saturday evening BBQ at Spring Mountain's beautiful clubhouse for all registered drivers (two persons included at no additonal cost, per registered driver). Don't miss out on this event. . We are offering a Friday practice day to get up to speed on this new track.
Friday practice time will be divided into appropriate run groups based on registrations. Details will be provided prior to the event. For Time Trial groups, you will see the Friday practice option when you select 2-day entry.
On Saturday, Red Cup Racers will have 2 practices, a qualifying session (split), and 1 cup race. Orange Cup Racers will have a practice, qualifying session (split), and 2 cup races. On Sunday both race groups will have 1 practice session, 1 qualifying session (split), and 1 cup race.
Time Trial and PDS will also have 4 sessions on Saturday and Sunday.
Spring Mountain 05-23 Schedule (Cup early out)
Please note the EARLY BIRD PRICING OFFER ($50 discount) for this event expires two weeks prior to the event at midnight. POC membership is required, you can renew or join in your registration page. Last minute registration at the track will be $100 higher than online pricing-no exceptions so register early.
As a supplement to the in-person Drivers Meeting, the following notes are provided. Please read them!
May 2023 Spring Mountain Drivers Meeting notes
Paddock Access will be available at 4:00 pm on Thursday prior to the event. Please note that entry to the paddock prior to 4:00 pm on Thursday will be restricted!
Check-in and registration: will be available Friday and Saturday morning at 7:00 am. Early registration may be available Thursday evening.
Vehicle tech inspection should be completed at an official POC Tech Inspection Station before you get to the track to avoid check-in delays and last minute repairs. Tech inspection at the track will be provided by PRO Motorsports and Vali Motorsports starting at 7:00 AM. The cost is $20 payable to POC.
Tire service: Tire mounting and balancing will be available from Vali Motorsports. You can also arrange to purchase tires for delivery at the track.
Fuel: Unleaded 93 and 100 octane race fuel will be available at the track both days. Purchases can only be made by using a credit card. In the past, leaded race fuel has NOT been available.
Location & Directions: Spring Mountain Raceway, 3601 S. Highway 160, Pahrump, NV 89048 (800) 391-6891
Take Interstate 15 towards Las Vegas, NV. At Baker, take CA-127/Kelbaker Road north 57 miles to Highway CA-178 north (right). Proceed into Nevada 19 miles, (the highway changes to NV-372) to NV Highway 160. Turn right for 6 miles to the entrance to Spring Mountain Raceway, on the left.
Alternative, take Interstate 15 towards Las Vegas to Highway 160. At the Silverton Casino, exit and turn left/west onto Highway 160 to the address in Pahrump.
Camping: Motor home camping will be permitted on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights. Be prepared to dry camp. Quiet time will be enforced from 10:00 PM to 6 AM. Campers will be parked on asphalt located on the Paddock. There is no water or dump station available on site.
Lodging:
Holiday Inn Express 861 S. Highway 160, Pahrump, NV 89048 (775) 727-9100 Ask for the Porsche Owners Club rate of $159/149 (King/2 Queens) per night.
Best Western Pahrump Station, 1101 S. Highway 160, Pahrump, NV 89048 (775) 727-5100
Saddle West Hotel & Casino, 1220 S. Highway 160, Pahrump, NV. 89048 (775) 727-1111
Pahrump Nugget 681 S. Highway 160, Pahrump, NV. 89048 (775) 751-6500
Friday: Gate opens at 6:30am. Check-in and registration opens at 7:00am. Track is hot at 8:00 am.
Saturday: Gate opens at 6:30am. Check-in and registration opens at 7:00am. Track is hot at 8:00 am.
Sunday: Gate opens at 6:30am. Track is hot from 8am to 5pm.
Spring Mountain charges a $20.00 entrance fee at the gate. This one-time fee is good for the entire weekend.
Photography: Luis Vivar is providing POC with photographs this weekend.
POC contacts:
Director of Motorsports: Joe Wiederholt (858) 525-5278 or motorsports@porscheclub.com
Club President: John Momeyer (661) 478-9561 or president@porscheclub.com
Chief Driving Instructor: Dwain Dement 949-633-9455 or 949-770-2888 cdi@porscheclub.com
Competition Director: John Momeyer (661) 478-9561 cd@porscheclub.com
Event requirements
Vehicle tech inspection should, if possible, be performed at an official POC Tech Inspection Station before you get to the track to avoid check-in delays and last minute repairs.
Pre-Event Tech Inspection Shops
PDS or Time Trial (Point by Passing) Technical Inspection Form
Time Trial or Cup Racing (Open Passing) Technical Inspection Form
POC General Competition Rules for 2022
2023 GCR - Appendix D - Classification for GT Cars Appendix D Calculator
Link to other General Competition Rules and Appendix's