About this event
BUTTONWILLOW RACEWAY PARK
November 18-20, 2016
Welcome to the SoCal Audi Club's High Performance Safety Driving School at Buttonwillow Raceway Park, Buttonwillow, California.
What is it?
- It's a chance to drive your own car in a fun, safe, and supportive learning environment.
- It's a chance to learn more about yourself and your car, and to enhance your driving skills.
- It's a chance to meet and socialize with a diverse group of friendly individuals who embrace performance driving and really enjoy Audi automobiles.
Driving your own car on a race track without side streets and other distractions is not only wonderful fun, it is the safest and most effective way to explore the capabilities of your car and its driver while learning advanced driving techniques.
Once you've experienced driving your own car on a race track you will know what the excitement is all about, and you will wonder why you waited so long to JUST DO IT!
Why Audi Club?
The best venues! Buttonwillow Raceway Park is one of the safest and most fun tracks in the Southwest. If it is your first or tenth time to an Audi driving event you will have a blast.
Drive your OWN car! During all driving exercises students will drive their own cars, and will have a club instructor assisting in developing better driving skills. This provides helpful input to ensure you get the most out of the experience, all in a safe learning environment.
All makes and models of coupes and sedans are welcome at SoCal Audi Club driving schools.
We train you! At Audi Club we don't just "drop you into the deep end"! Beginning and Novice drivers will spend the morning of the first day learning vehicle dynamics and practicing car control with a combination of classroom and driving skills exercises, and will then join the more experienced drivers on the track for the remainder of the weekend. Whatever your level of experience, you will benefit from classroom sessions tailored to your skill level. In-car instruction and classroom seminars are included for free with every registration.
Safety First! Run groups are established to allow students to be on track with other drivers of similar experience. Beginning students will always have an instructor in the car during on-track driving sessions. This is not a race, so passing is allowed only on designated sections of the course and under controlled circumstances. Drivers with documented experience will be placed in a run group appropriate for their demonstrated skill level and their car's capabilities. In-car instruction and coaching is provided at all levels of driver experience.
Registration Fees: The student registration fee of only $525 represents an incredible bargain. It includes everything necessary for two days of fun, including:
- On-track instruction with a trained instructor in your right seat available for every driver
- NEW! Advanced online training - free for first-timers and discounted for experienced drivers
- Driving theory sessions at the track for all levels
- Car control exercises for novices
- A souvenir event shirt
- Lunch at the track both days
- An enjoyable Saturday night dinner with raffle prizes and an automotive goodies auction
Headquarters Hotel:
The headquarters hotel for the event is the Best Western Plus Wasco Inn & Suites.
Celebrity Guest:
Well known professional racer Patrick Lindsey will again be our special Celebrity Guest at Buttonwillow. Our advanced drivers may select optional in-car instruction with Patrick. A few lucky individuals may even get a chance to experience a lap riding in a race car with Patrick!
Who are we?
The Audi Club of Southern California is a chapter of the Audi Club of North America (ACNA), which is a 501c(3) non-profit organization with the purpose of educating its members in driver education, driver safety training, and education about the Audi brand. The SoCal Audi Club serves the members in Southern California and Southern Nevada areas, and our driving events are open to all ACNA members. To support the educational experience, SoCal Audi Club offers a range of events throughout the year including technical seminars, social events, driving tours, as well as High Performance Driver Education (HPDE). SoCalAudiClub is fortunate to be sponsored by Audi dealerships and specialty automotive businesses throughout our geographic region, many of whom offer attractive discounts to club members.
When you join ACNA you will automatically become a member of the Southern California Chapter if you live in our geographic region of Southern California, Southern Nevada, and Hawaii. ACNA members receive the "quattro Quarterly", a glossy national magazine, discounts on new Audis, deals from ACNA sponsors, as well as emails from our local chapter informing you about events happening throughout the year. Audi ownership is not a prerequisite for ACNA membership.
Visit us at www.audiclubsocal.org and www.facebook.com/ACNASoCal for more information about the SoCal Audi Club. Still have Questions? Contact the organizers at eventmaster@audiclubsocal.org
REGISTER for more details
This HPDE event is an exciting, fun, and educational two days spent at a terrific race track. You will learn about your car and its capabilities in a safe, controlled environment and leave the event with new driving skills that will enhance your daily driving experience. You will learn from and with other Audi owners and club members, forge new friendships, and make lasting memories. So go ahead and click Continue to view the event requirements and register... (If you are new to MotorsportReg.com you will be asked to create a free account.)
Event requirements
BUTTONWILLOW RACEWAY PARK
November 18-20, 2016
Event Description
This is not a race or even a racing school, but rather an event where the primary focus is SAFETY, FUN, and LEARNING. You will improve your own personal performance behind the wheel.
You will be learning and practicing the principles and art of high speed, precision driving in a fun, relaxed, and organized school setting. The event is conducted at a race track under close supervision by experienced and trained Audi Club instructors. You will learn techniques for handling and controlling your own vehicle. This training will allow you to explore your capabilities as a driver and those of your vehicle. It will help prepare you for emergencies that may occur in normal driving situations.
At no time will you be pushed or encouraged to go any faster than is comfortable for you. All participants will be provided with instruction and organized into run groups in accordance with prior experience, demonstrated skill, and type of vehicle. This is for your safety and will enhance your learning by providing an opportunity to share the day's experiences with your peers.
Preliminary Schedule:
Friday, November 18, 2016
4:00 PM Registration & 7:00 PM Drivers Meetings at the headquarters hotel
Saturday, November 19, 2016
High Performance Safety Driving School - Day One
Dinner Saturday evening at the track
Sunday, November 20, 2016
High Performance Safety Driving School - Day Two
Note: This event is a two-day school, not two separate one-day schools. A detailed event schedule will be provided at check-in Friday evening.
Registration Fees:
The student registration fee for the SoCal Audi Club's High Performance Safety Driving School is $525* for the entire weekend. Your registration fee includes everything necessary for two days of learning more about yourself and your car including study materials, driving theory classroom, car control exercises for novices, on-track instruction both days with a trained instructor in your right seat, event shirt, Saturday & Sunday lunch, and the Saturday night Dinner featuring raffle prizes and auction items.
If this is your first time driving at a race track SoCal Audi Club will include valuable FREE bonuses including a complimentary professional driving theory eCourse and a complimentary helmet rental.
Our corps of experienced and trained Audi Club instructors volunteer their time and expertise to teach at our driving school. Pre-approved instructors qualify for a discounted registration fee of $175.
The track will collect a separate gate fee of $10 per person which is good for the entire weekend.
*A $50 early-bird discount is available for student registrations paid prior to October 16, 2016.
Headquarters Hotel:
The headquarters hotel for the event is the Best Western Plus Wasco Inn & Suites. To make a reservation at the Audi Club rate do not reserve online or call the corporate reservation line, instead please call the hotel directly at (661) 758-1111. Be sure to mention you are with the Audi Club to get our discounted rate. If you have any difficulties registering in the Audi block you may ask for Jasmine, Chris or Deepa. Important! The hotel has only agreed to hold the block of Audi Club rooms for a limited time, so to avoid disappointment please make your reservation early!
HOTEL UPDATE: The host hotel is located about 20 minutes drive from the track and is the location of Friday afternoon registration and Friday evening's mandatory driver meetings. (Note that the Saturday evening banquet dinner will be held at the track.) As of October 18th we understand the host hotel is completely booked for Friday and Saturday nights. If you have not yet made a reservation there are nice chain hotels in Delano and in North Bakersfield, but they are about twice as far from the track as Wasco. A downscale alternative is the Motel 6 - Buttonwillow Central at 20645 Tracy Avenue (take the Buttonwillow exit off I-5; direct line 661-764-5121) which is only nine miles from the track. As of mid-October they have rooms available. It is probably a little better than the Super 8 Motel in the same area.
Celebrity Guest:
NEWS FLASH! Well known professional racer Patrick Lindsey will again be our Celebrity Guest at Buttonwillow. Patrick began his performance driving career at SoCal Audi Club, and we welcome him back to his roots. Patrick will be available for optional in-car HPDE instruction for our instructors and for C & D (intermediate and advanced) drivers who have been previously approved for solo. If you meet the requirements please purchase this special in-car instruction with Patrick during registration.
A few lucky individuals may even get to experience the Buttonwillow track in a race car* driven by Patrick! EXTRA BONUS - Every purchaser of a coaching session with Patrick will be entered into a drawing for a FREE lapping session in a race car* driven by Patrick, a $500 value!
*Note: The availability of Patrick's race car is subject to confirmation as we get closer to the event.
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"He who loves practice without theory is like the sailor who boards ship without a rudder and compass and never knows where he may cast." — Leonardo da Vinci
A SoCal Audi Club driving school is much more than just a track day. We provide you with a balanced learning environment utilizing modern eLearning, classroom, and on-track instruction:
Classroom Sessions:
This is a driver's safety education school and is not practice for any racing or speed contest. All participants will attend classroom sessions designed to teach vehicle dynamics and driving techniques. Classroom and driving time will be balanced to give drivers a better understanding of the principals and application of precision driving.
Car Control Exercises:
Car control exercises are provided on Saturday morning for our beginning drivers so you can practice the principles you've learned in a safe environment.
The Speed Secrets Performance Driving 101 eCourse:
NEW! SoCal Audi Club is excited about our new partnership with respected driving coach Ross Bentley of Speed Secrets fame. The incredible Speed Secrets Performance Driving 101 and the advanced Inner Speed Secrets 201 eCourses are now available to drivers at SoCal Audi Club events at a massive 50% discount!
Learn (or refresh your understanding of) the principles of performance driving at your own pace before you arrive. You will learn about performance driving in easy to digest modules on Vision, Controls (steering, braking, accelerator), Shifting, Vehicle Dynamics, and Cornering. Completion of the online eCourse will allow you to make the best use of your valuable time at the track. Learn more at drive.speedsecrets.com.
Is this your First Time at the track? SoCal Audi Club wants you to exceed your own expectations, so the Speed Secrets Performance Driving 101 eCourse is required and will be provided FREE with all beginner registrations!
BEFORE REGISTERING, please review the event requirements:
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Event Requirements
Participant Summary:
Driversmustbeatleast18years of age.The only age-related requirement is that drivers under 18 years of age must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. This is a recent change by ACNA.- Drivers must possess a valid driver's license issued by their state of residence.
- Drivers must wear an approved helmet, a long sleeve shirt, long pants and practical closed-toe shoes while engaged in the car control exercises and on-track driving sessions.
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Current membership in the Audi Club of North America (ACNA) is required by our event insurance.
- Audi ownership is not required for ACNA membership.
- ACNA member benefits include a quarterly glossy magazine, the "quattro Quarterly", preferred pricing on new Audi automobiles, and discounts from club sponsors.
- ACNA membership dues are in addition to the registration fee.
- Join now or renew your ACNA membership at: audiclubna.org/membership
Vehicle Summary:
- All makes and most models of coupes and sedans are welcome.
- Cars must be street-worthy and in excellent mechanical condition.
- ALL cars are required to undergo and pass a safety check prior to arriving at the event.
- Equal safety restraints (seat belts, air bags, seats, etc) are required for driver and the instructor passenger.
- Use of competition tires is not permitted for beginning and novice drivers, and is discouraged for intermediate drivers.
- Open cars and convertibles are not allowed unless equipped with a 4-point roll bar.
- While certain performance-oriented sports utility vehicles are now permitted, with restrictions, most high center of gravity vehicles are not appropriate for this event.
The above is only a summary. ALL DRIVERS please see the SoCal Audi Club HPDE Event Detailed Requirements for more Details and Forms.
For future reference, this information page will be continue to be available from your MotorsportReg.com Dashboard once you have completed registration.
Additional Information
Run Groups: Are you an experienced driver but registering with SoCal Audi Club for the first time? Please make sure your driving history in your MotorsportReg.com profile is up to date so we can place you in an appropriate group.
Garages: NEW! Buttonwillow Raceway Park has built more enclosed garages which are available for optional weekend rental. Garages include lighting, power, and compressed air. The eight original garages are private and the eight new garages are semi-private. Since each garage will accommodate two cars you are encouraged to make your own arrangements with a fellow participant to share a garage. SoCal Audi Club is not managing the garage rentals this year. If you would like to rent a garage please make arrangements directly with the track by telephone at (661) 764-5333. The 2016 cost is $200 per two-car garage for the entire weekend.
Hey Track Junkies! Looking for even more track time? Hooked on Driving is holding a separate driving school and track day at Buttonwillow Raceway Park on Friday, November 18, 2016. Visit www.HookedOnDriving.com for more information.
Still have Questions?
Contact the Event Organizer(s) Bill Vogel and Ben Payne at eventmaster@audiclubsocal.org.
Or call Bill Vogel at (909) 938-2065 mobile bill@audiclubsocal.org.
