Fri, May 22 - Sun, May 24, 2009

Spring 2009 Drivers Ed At VIR

Virginia International Raceway

About this event

 

Even though registration is closed, we still need a few more instructors and have space in our DE intro group.

DE INTRO:  We still have plenty of space in the DE introduction group.  Please email the registrar if you would like to register for this one-session group. 

Please join us for our Spring Drivers Education (DE) at VIR in Alton, VA.  We will be running the fabulous Full Course all three days!  This event is open to PCA or BMWCCA members 18 and over with a valid US-issued driver's license and with any make/model of car.

An instructor will be assigned to Green and Blue Group drivers.  If you are signing up as an Intermediate Solo or Advanced driver, you will be asked for references if you have not run with FSR before.  There will be classroom sessions for Green and Blue groups as well.

Registration Fees:  Drivers: $375, Instructors $150

Are you new to DE and on the fence about whether Driver’s Education is for you?  FSR now offers a great opportunity for those wanting to get a taste of DE without signing up for the entire event.  For a $50 fee, we’ll get you out on the track in your car with an instructor for a single session mid-day on Saturday.  Standard DE safety requirements apply, so you’ll need a Snell SA rated helmet.  FSR does not have loaner helmets, so recommend borrowing from a friend or checking with www.rent-a-racecar.net for a rental.  The PCA/BMWCCA membership requirement for this event also applies to this group.  

Event requirements

 

 

  • This event is open to PCA and BMWCCA members with a valid US-issued driver's license.  There is no restriction on car make/model.  Cars must pass technical inspections (see links below) to show they are safe for track use.  Drivers must wear an approved helmet and proper clothing (see links below).  All the following information, in more detail, is available via links in the DE section of the FSR website (link below) and will also be in the confirmation package that you will receive via email before the actual event.
  • When registering, please select your experience based on the following as a guide.  We request that you keep your MotorsportReg experience profile up to date, particularly which run grou you ran with in your most recent events, to assist us in making accurate run group assignments.
    • Green: Novice and Beginner (0-3 events)
    • Blue: Novice/Internediate (3-10 events)
    • White: Upper intermediate and advanced (10-40 events with solo exp)
    • Black: Upper advanced/instructor overflow (40+ events)
    • Red: Instructors
  • Your preferred car number will be requested in the car info section of the registration form.  If there are repeat numbers within a run group, we'll give priority based on registration date and assign alternate numbers as appropriate, so please ensure your second and third choices are in your profile.
  • This event will run rain or shine.
  • This is NOT a racing event or racing school.  Our events focus on learning proper high performance driving techniques that will translate well into both street and track use.  Our goal is to provide a safe environment where all participants have fun and return home with their vehicle in the same condition as when they arrived, but having learned something new and made a few new friends.  We pride ourselves on our low-key, low stress events that will make you want to join us again.
  • All helmets must be Snell SA2000 or later specification.   We no longer accept M rated helmets of any year.  We do not have loaner helmets available.
  • All cars must have numbers at least 8 inches high on each side of the car in a bright, easy to read contrasting color.  Shoe polish on windows, although a less preferred method, is permitted, but the color must be bright and visible.  Blue painters tape is acceptable, but must be visible (light green painters tape is also available for darker cars). 
  • All participants must have a tech inspection prior to the event and bring their completed tech form with them to the track.  The inspection can be performed by any qualified mechanic or club tech inspector and the form filled out, signed and stamped by the mechanic/inspector. The form will be turned in at either event check-in or at track tech, depending on your run group and a tech sticker issued.  The tech form and specifics about how tech is conducted at the track for each run group will be in your confirmation package.  You can download the tech form HERE.
  • Convertibles must have a roll bar or hoop extenders and pass the "broomstick" test.  For late model Porsche 911s (i.e. 996/997), a factory hardtop obviates the need for a traditional roll bar. 
  • All participants, staff, and guests must sign the event insurance waiver at track registration.  Everyone will also be required to sign VIR’s waiver at the main entrance when they arrive. 
  • There will be no overnight camping at the track for this event.
  • Wristbands and registration packages will be issued at registration.
  • An event information packet will be emailed to all registered participants approximately two weeks before the event, which will include the event schedule, run group and instructor/student assignments with contact information so that instructors and students can contact each other.  If you have an issue with your group assignment, please contact the Registrar immediately after receiving your assignment
  • More information is available in the DE section of the FSR website.

Instructors:  If you instructed with FSR in 2008, you should have the “Instructor Entry” option available to register on the online registration form.  If this option is not available and you have instructed with us in the past, please email the registrar BEFORE YOU REGISTER so that we can add you to our instructor list.  Once you hit the "pay" button, we can only offer you future credit (full amount) or you'll have to wait for a refund check for the difference between the entry fees (minus 4.5% processing fee).  If you have never instructed with FSR, please provide your credentials/references via email to the registrar BEFORE YOU REGISTER.  We will then add you to our list and the instructor option will become available to you online.  In either case, you must have FSR on your list of clubs in your Motorsportreg.com profile for the registrar to add you as an instructor.  If you have any questions or are not sure how to proceed, please email the registrar and we'll hook you up.  Thanks for your patience and cooperation.

Cancellation/Refund Policy:  For cancellations on or before May 7, refunds issued by check will incur a $25 cancellation fee; refunds issued as motorsportreg.com credit for a future FSR event will be in full.  Cancellations after May 7 receive a 50% refund, regardless of method; no refunds after May 15.  Refund requests must be made in writing or through the motorsportreg.com cancellation button on the "My Events" page.  No-shows will not receive a refund.   

Entries (239)

TC
Tim Costa
JG
Jack Gilsdorf
nv
nuno valentine
BH
Brandon Hey
KS
Kate Soundararajan
GZ
Greg Zintz
BR
Bruce Rosar
DS
Don Salisbury

Virginia International Raceway

Alton, VA
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