About this event
Smooth is Fast HPDE
RMR/PCA High Performance Driver Education Event at High Plains Raceway
Saturday and Sunday, June 11-12, 2022
The Smooth is Fast will be a great way to refine (we might even say “smooth”) the skills you learned at the May DE or even to jump into the fast lane for the first time! An excellent team of instructors and volunteers will help you enjoy your Porsche on the best track Colorado has to offer, High Plains Raceway. Register early to avoid missing out on all the fun.
- Lunchtime charity rides will be held for $20 per vehicle - Any roadworthy vehicle can drive the track at touring/highway speeds. All proceeds benefit our charity for the event, Bienvenidos Food Bank
- The CDI team will lead a “Walk the Track” session on Saturday evening after the track goes cold, this is a great way to learn some nuanced tricks for navigating your least favorite corner! Beer:30 rules of course apply!
- There will be a Mexican themed dinner on Saturday night, you can reserve your spot when you register, cost is $20/person.
There will be beer-30 on both Saturday and Sunday. Concessions at the track will be open for breakfast and lunch, but will not provide dinner service so if you are staying at the track make sure to pack food for evening meals.
We are excited to support our charity for this event: Bienvenidos Food Bank . You can donate as much as you would like during registration.
As of this time there are no COVID-19 related restrictions in place that will impact this event. That may change, we will update you if it does.
This Event will be using Deferred Billing, if you are paying with a credit card it will not be charged until Wednesday, June 8 2022.
Dates: Gates open at 3:30 PM Thursday afternoon before the event and remain open until after the event ends on Sunday. HPR offers open lapping Thursday evening and all day Friday. You can register for either or both on MotorsportReg.com
Check-in: 7:00 AM to 8:00 AM Saturday and Sunday Please check-in before the mandatory 8:00 AM drivers' meeting.
Drivers’ meeting: Starts at 8:00 AM (each day) in the Pavilion. Green run group drivers' meeting following the all drivers' meeting, (each day) in the Classroom.
Location: High Plains Raceway, 17 miles east of Byers on US-36 (Deer Trail)
Event Registration fees:
Either day: Each Driver: $220
Both days: Each Driver: $350
Event Chair: Brian Hoffmeyer (hoff@beeline.com)
Chief Driving Instructors: Lead CDI - Dan Carlson (DHCarlson5031@gmail.com), Brian Leary (beleary36@yahoo.com), and Hap Henderson (hap7844@aol.com). They can answer any questions about registration confirmation, cars, run group assignments, instructor assignments, etc.
Registrar: Tim Berg (tberggt3@gmail.com)
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.
You are required to use a Snell-certified SA2015 or M2015 or newer helmet. You will need to wear clothing made of natural fibers such as 100% cotton. Short-sleeve shirts and shorts are now allowed. Closed toe shoes are required while driving. Helmets will be checked at Pre-Tech or Tech at the Track where you may obtain an RMR/PCA helmet sticker confirming th Snell rating. A limited number of loaner helmets and HANS devices 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 a total of 135 drivers per day, including up to 30 Novice and Beginner drivers depending on the number of Instructors registered. 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.
Pre-techs will be held on Wednesday June 1, 2022 at the following locations, ordered from north to south:
Poudre Sports Car
5806 S College Ave
Fort Collins 80525
970-229-0990
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
John's Auto Care
1900 55th St,
Boulder, 80301
303-442-2932
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Prestige Imports
9201 West Colfax Ave.
Lakewood, CO 80215
303-238-8101
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Blue Chip
3935 S Kalamath Street
Englewood, CO 80110
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Paul's House
6464 E Ida Ave.
Greenwood Village, CO 80111
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
SimplyEuro Auto Repair
7520 Village Square Dr.
Castle Rock, CO 80108
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Big Mission Motorsports
579 County Line Rd
Palmer Lake, CO 80133
719-375-1527
By appointment: M-F, 9-5 (anytime, up to 4 weeks before DE)
If you do not have your car pre-teched there will be a $50 fee for Tech at the Track.
Lodging is available in Byers at the Longhorn Budget Host Motel contact # 303-822-5205.
Lodging is available in Watkins at the Country Manor Motel. Contact # 303-261-9650
Lodging is available in Bennett at the Comfort Inn.1097 Cedar Street, Bennett, CO 80102 Phone: (303) 629-6332.
