About this event
Come join Rally Sport Region PCA and their team of nationally recognized instructors for a challenging and enjoyable 3-day driver’s education event at Grattan Raceway!
Grattan is just northeast of Grand Rapids, Michigan in picturesque Belding, Michigan.
This is a popular event, so be sure to register early!
Saturday/Sunday prices (price includes early bird discount):
PCA Member: $325
Non-PCA Member: $375
Saturday Dinner: $5 (free for instructors, Thanks for helping!!)
Camping: $25/night
Friday is for Instructors and APPROVED ADVANCED DRIVERS (price includes early bird discount):
PCA member: Fri/Sat/Sun $500
Non-PCA member: Fri/Sat/Sun $550
PCA member: $375 Friday only
Non-PCA member: $425 Friday only
Registration closes on June 5th, the $50 early bird discount (for multiple days only) ceases on June 5th.
Please contact the Track Chairperson, Christian Maloof at cmmaloof@gmail.com before signing up for Friday if you are not an Instructor. If you are approved as an advanced student by the Track Chairperson, you will be added to the Friday list and an email notification will be sent to you.
All drivers will be placed in run groups based on experience. If you are a beginner you will be on the track with other beginners and an instructor will be with you in the car. More experienced drivers will be placed accordingly. So come on out to the track June 12-14th whether it is your first driving event or one of many.
Grattan charges $10/person track entry fee for both drives and spectators (cash only).
Garages rent for $100 per weekend through Grattan, Please contact Sam at 616-691-7221 to reserve a garage.
LODGING - We have a block of rooms has been reserved at the Americinn Greenville. Please mention the RSR-PCA to receive the rate of $119.20. The number of rooms are limited (Thurs-15; Fri/Sat-35) and will only be held available until May 20th, so book early. http://www.americinn.com/hotels/MI/Greenville
Camping is also allowed in the paddock area Thursday-Saturday nights for $25/night
Tech Inspection forms are posted below and on the the club website rsp.pca.org/forms
2020 RSR-techform.pdf
If you have questions concerning this event, please contact the registrar, Tom Krueger, at 313-570-2223 ThomasJKrueger@gmail.com or our chief instructor, Christian Maloof, at cmmaloof@gmail.com
Event requirements
Event requirements:
- Pre-registration is mandatory.
- Helmet must be Snell SA-2010 or SA-2015. Motorcycle helmets are not allowed.
- Minimum 3 point seat belts. Driver’s and passenger’s must be equivalent.
- IMPORTANT RULE FOR 2020: Driver and passenger must wear a HANS device (or equivalent) in any vehicle equipped with 5 or 6 point harnesses.
- Driver(s) must be at least 18 years of age and have a valid driver’s license.
- Long sleeve cotton shirt, cotton pants, and leather or canvas shoes must have rubber soles.
- Tech inspection form must be completed prior to arrival at the track.
Grattan Friday Instructor Motorsport Safety Foundation Level 2 Certification and Advanced driver/solo Day
Instructors
All Rally Sport Region PCA instructors are welcome to participate in the Friday Instructor MSF Level 2 Certification. The format will consist of lead and follow, lapping and instructor development exercises. The purpose of this day is to offer our hard-working instructors a day to work on their own skills vs. those of others. The day is intended to thank them for their support as well as facilitate their improvement.
If an instructor from another club would like to participate in our Level 2 Certification, they must have completed MSF Level 1 Certification and have more than 5 years of instructing experience and submit their resume with a minimum of 3 references for review. If the instructor does not meet these requirements, they may sign up as a ‘solo student’ and request to start the RSR PCA Instructor Training (please refer to the RSR-PCA Instructor Training doc., online at http://rsp.pca.org/forms2/RSP_PCA_Instructor_Training.pdf ).
Participating Advanced Solo Students
Three solo run groups for experienced solo advanced students who attend at least 75% of RSP PCA track events during the calendar year (or at least 3 out of the last 5 weekend Drivers Education events) will be available.
Students who participate in the FIDD will have separate rules from the instructors similar to Driver’s Education days and will not be allowed to drive in all run groups.
All students wishing to participate in the FIDD are subject to review and participation is not guaranteed. Even when a student is accepted, their on-track behavior will be monitored. If students do not demonstrate appropriate track etiquette they will be asked to park their car for the remainder of the day and their money will not be refunded.
Proper Etiquette is defined as (but not limited to):
- Demonstrating excellent car control, (offs that require the track to shut down will not be tolerated)
- Knowledge of the limit of traction
- Condition-appropriate driving
- Respect for other cars, both while passing and being passed (ignoring mirrors will not be tolerated)
- Respect for flag stations and lead tower
Loaner/Rental Helmet Policy: Helmets are "loaned" to drivers for a maximum of 3 events. After the 3rd event the club reserves the right to "rent" the helmet to the driver for $35/event.
