Sat, Sep 19 - Sun, Sep 20, 2020

Rocky Mountain Thunder HPDE

High Plains Raceway

About this event

ROCKY MOUNTAIN THUNDER  HPDE

SEPTEMBER  2021

Note: due to Country COVID-19 restrictions, attendance for this event is strictly limited to drivers, crew, and event volunteers only.

Due to the pandemic we have a few important changes you need to be aware of.

COVID-19, the novel corona virus, has become the forefront of immediate health concerns.  The RMR Board has been following and discussing these issues frequently.  We understand that members have concerns. In all things we do, we consider first and foremost the health and safety of our members, volunteers, and sponsors.  As we begin to host events again, we ask that everyone follow the guidelines below to help keep themselves and fellow members safe.

  1. Social distancing is key when gathering for the event.  Please maintain a distance of 6 feet from friends and staff whenever possible.
  2. Face coverings are most essential in times when social distancing is difficult.  Face coverings are meant to protect those around you in case you are unknowingly infected.  We are requiring that masks be worn at all times unless eating, drinking, or driving. Please bring your own face mask and have it on when you arrive at the gate.
  3. Avoid handshakes, fist bumps, and other forms of physical contact.  When appropriate, use hand sanitizer or wash your hands and avoid touching your face. For your health please bring some hand sanitizer and use it frequently.

Following these guidelines will help to lower the risk of exposure and spread of COVID-19, and will facilitate our ability to host more events in the future.

NOTE: The DE event is in conjunction with the National Club Race being held the same weekend.  Only experienced DE drivers are allowed to participate. To qualify for the 2020 Rocky Mountain Thunder DE you need to have:

  • If local to RMR
    • You have driven in at least two RMR/AMR HPDE events in the last two seasons
    • You have driven in at least one event at High Plains Raceway
  • If an out-of-town DE participant
    • You are an HPDE instructor or an intermediate-advanced driver having driven solo for at least 4 days on at least 2 different tracks
    • You can provide a track driving history and/or reference contacts with your local club's chief driving instructor

We cannot have shared driver cars unless one driver has previously run in the Expanded Passing run groups (Orange or Black).

We will have two DE run groups. The "Black" run group, for instructors and expert level drivers, will utilize PCA's "expanded passing" protocol where passing is allowed most anywhere on track with a point-by.  The "blue" run group, for advanced and intermediate level drivers, will utilize conventional passing only on the longer straights with a point-by.

DE drivers are also invited to participate in the HPR open-lapping day on Friday.

 

This Event will be using Deferred Billing, if you are paying with a credit card it will not be charged until Wednesday,  2021. No refunds will be issued due to a cancellation that is less than 24 hour before the registered event.

Date:   Saturday, September & Sunday, September 2021.

                    Gates open at 4:00 PM on Thursday, September, 2021  and will remain open until after the event ends on Sunday

                    Registration: 7:00 AM to 8:00 AM Saturday and Sunday Please register BEFORE  the 8:00 AM drivers' meeting. Registration CLOSES at 8:00 AM!

                    Mandatory all drivers’ meeting at 8:00 AM,(each day).

Location:   High Plains Raceway, 17 miles east of Byers on US-36 (Deer Trail)

Event Registration fees:  

 

                     Either day:        Each Driver: 

                     Both days:        Each Driver:   

                                             Early Bird Discount special that ends on . You must register for the entire weekend for this special discount.

Event Chair:  

Chief Driving Instructors:  

They can answer any questions about registration confirmation, cars, run group assignments, instructor assignments, etc.     

Registrar: 

 

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.  Your driver's license will be checked at registration!

You need to have a Snell-certified SA2015 or M2015 or newer helmet.  You will need to wear long pants (made of natural fibers) and an all-cotton short-sleeve or long-sleeve shirt and closed toe shoes while driving. Helmets without 2015 or 2020 AMR/RMR stickers will need to be checked at Pre-Tech or Tech at the Track.  Your helmet will need an RMR/AMR PCA sticker. A limited number of loaner helmets 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 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.


We are really wanting to eliminate the number of people doing tech at track this year. In order to do that, we do have other options available for you if you can’t make it to one of the pre-tech sites on Wednesday. You may have your regular service tech fill out your tech form when you are getting your car serviced. If you know one of the qualified pre-tech inspectors, you may have them inspect your car if they are fine with doing that. Last year we approved Club Racers to inspect each other’s cars if they were up on the rules and regulations and felt comfortable doing so. New this year, we are allowing our Racers to inspect their own cars if they feel confident in so doing. Of course, racers can also have their mechanic tech their car for them.  The SpeedWaivers do not need to be signed if you are not going to one of the pre-tech sites. Pre-Tech locations and times are to be determined. You will notified by email the week of September 6 regarding time and locations of tech inspection. 

 

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                

 

 

If you do not have your car pre-teched there will be a $50 fee for Tech at the Track.

 

Lodging:

Lodging is available in Watkins at the Country Manor Motel. Contact # 303-261-9650

Rooms are also available in private homes.   Contact Denelle Runstrom 720-425-3346 for rooms in private homes.  CASH OR CHECKS ONLY.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Entries (58)

BL
Brian Leary
ME
Michael Eisenbrown
WC
Wilson Clayton
JS
John Sellinger
JT
Jim Thorburn
SH
Scott Henderson
JG
Jud Gardner
JF
JOHN FIELDER

High Plains Raceway

Deer Trail, CO
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Organizer

HPDE organized by

PCA - Rocky Mountain Region

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