Porsche St Louis -WoW / Intro/ Sokol Memorial HPDE
World Wide Technology RacewayAbout this event
St Louis Region Porsche Club of America is offering a unique High Performance Driver Education experience sure to fit the needs of EVERYONE this summer with a Porsche St Louis 3-Day Combo including
Women on Wheels (Saturday)
Introduction to HPDE (Sunday)
and Dan Sokol Memorial HPDE (Friday-Sunday)
**** This is a newly structured event, please read through all the following information for a detailed explanation of available groups and how to register. ****
PCA Member Registration opens 3/31/23 @6:00pm
Non PCA Member Registration opens Friday, 4/7/23 @MIDNIGHT
FIRST TIMERS can choose from:
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Saturday's Women on Wheels Introduction to HPDE OR
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Sunday's Introduction to HPDE
NOVICE and INTERMEDIATE drivers can choose to participate on Saturday and/or Sunday (one day registration is available for this event).
ADVANCE DRIVERS and INSTRUCTORS can choose Friday, Saturday and/or Sunday (one day registration is available for this event).
**********Women on Wheels - Saturday Only**********
photo by Tony Pitale
Women, if you’re interested in learning more about High Performance Driving without being the only gal in a room full of guys, here’s your chance to experience the exhilaration and fun that comes from driving your car on a road course track with a group of like-minded women! Women on Wheels is open to all women, not just PCA members and no previous track experience is required. Grab your friends and join us for this AMAZING EXPERIENCE!
Hosted by the St Louis Region Porsche Club of America and it’s subsidiary, the STL Track Sisters, this one-day (7AM - 5PM) High Performance Driver Education will provide you the opportunity to:
- Learn about high performance driving fundamentals during classroom instruction
- Experience the excitement of driving on the track during four sessions throughout the day
- Meet women who share your interest in cars and driving, including the STL Track Sisters with their assortment of on-track experience
- Socialize with your instructor and new friends following the event at the Wind-Down Wine Down Happy Hour
Women on Wheel's Beginner Group is for Women Only; the classroom and on-track driving sessions for Saturday's Beginner Group will consist of women drivers only. Registration Priority will be given to Women on Wheels first time participants. (Anyone repeating WoW AND still considered a beginner will be confirmed pending space available.) All other run groups on Saturday will be open to men and women participants.
All Beginner and Novice level participants will be assigned a National PCA instructor to provide in-car guidance and encouragement throughout the day. With a keen focus on safety, passing is allowed only under strictly controlled circumstances, as this is NOT racing, nor is it a racing school. One of the best things about high performance driver education is that the principles taught during the day apply to everyday driving situations! (Event requirements listed below.)
**********Introduction to HPDE - Sunday Only**********
Learn new skills while experiencing the thrills that comes from driving your car on the road coarse track in this Intro to High Performance Driver Education!
Open to all men and women 18 or older, not just PCA members, no previous track experience is required. Registration Priority will be given to first time participants. (Anyone repeating last year's INTRO AND still considered a beginner will be confirmed pending space available.)
This one-day (7AM - 5PM) High Performance Driver Education will provide you the opportunity to:
- Learn about high performance driving fundamentals during classroom instruction
- Experience the excitement of driving on the track during four sessions throughout the day
- Meet and socialize with others who share your interest in cars and track driving.
- Check out all the other amazing cars that folks bring to track!
All Beginner and Novice level participants will be assigned a National PCA instructor to provide in-car guidance and encouragement throughout the day. With a keen focus on safety, passing is allowed only under strictly controlled circumstances, as this is NOT racing, nor is it a racing school. One of the best things about high performance driver education is that the principles taught during the day apply to everyday driving situations! (Event requirements listed below.)
**********Dan Sokol Memorial HPDE**********
We know that summer brings a variety of activity choices and family commitments, so for this event only, experienced drivers can choose which day(s) work best: Friday (solo drivers only), Saturday AND/OR Sunday.
- FRIDAY
- Approved Solo drivers only (must have run at least one full weekend as a solo driver and have received prior approval from the Chief Driving Instructor; email if you'd like to be considered)
- Two run groups means PLENTY of track time. (Instructors may run in any group)
- Lunch is available for purchase in advance, please select this option when registering. No breakfast on Friday.
- SATURDAY and/or SUNDAY
- Novice, Intermediate, Advanced and Instructor groups available. Choose your day(s) when registering
- Breakfast and lunch provided each day
- On-site safety Tech and Registration is open on Friday (anytime during the day), Saturday morning and Sunday morning
Details for ALL EVENTS: WoW, INTRO & Sokol Memorial HPDE
Light Breakfast, Lunch, Water, Snacks and Happy Hour are all provided compliments of our fantastic sponsors! This year, Dave Naeger of STL Technology Brokers will be sponsoring a Saturday evening Happy Hour at the track once the event is finished, giving participants a chance to socialize with new track friends. Please help us thank ALL our sponsors by visiting their shops for ALL your vehicle and technology needs!
- Porsche St Louis for all things Porsche...cars, both new and pre-owned; parts, service and merchandise.
- ET Tuning a full service automotive shop for street and track cars: high performance enhancements, track upgrades, and more.
- St. Louis Auto Detail with 22 years experience protecting vehicles, specializing in vinyl and ceramic coatings, detailing, paint correction and more.
- West County Auto Body the best full service mechanical and auto body repair shop in St Louis.
- JML Audio of St Louis experts in vehicle enhancements including audio, video, cameras, radar and laser detection/blocking, nav, security, etc.
- STL Technology Brokers a Business Solutions Partner committed to accelerating IT outcomes and increasing customer satisfaction by supporting your IT projects through partnership.
Pre-Track "Tech" Inspection
- Every vehicle must be inspected by a qualified technician within 30 days of the event. Ultimately, it is the responsibility of the individual owner/driver to ensure the safe operation and maintenance of their vehicle. Random inspections may be made at the track to insure vehicles conform to safety requirements. Vehicles failing inspection at the track may be disqualified from participation without refund.
- Download and print this year's Tech Inspection Form.
- Section One of your Tech Inspection must be completed by a certified mechanic no more than 30 days prior to the event. (Instructors may self-tech.). Bring the completed Tech Inspection Form with your for the on-site Tech and Reg, as Section Two will be completed at the track.
- Any certified mechanic can perform the Tech Inspection. Shops familiar with the Tech Inspection process include Porsche St Louis (Porsches only), ET Tuning, Reid Vann Imports, Newbold BMW
On-Site Safety Tech & Registration
- On-site Tech & Reg is open on Friday from 7AM-6PM and Saturday from 6:15-7:30AM. You will be receiving more detailed info on this in an email 7-10 days prior to the event.
- If you are registering on Friday, please come to the Registration Office to complete the process.
- If you are registering on Saturday morning,
- Secure a parking place and empty your car before queuing up in the Drive Thru Tech & Reg line.
- Plan to arrive early, as final tech and registration are usually very busy. On-site Tech closes at 7:20 and Registration closes at 7:30 sharp, LATE ARRIVALS WILL FORFEIT THEIR FIRST SESSION ON TRACK, this is a problem especially for First Time (Beginner Group) participants.
- Remember, Section One of your Tech Inspection must be completed by a certified mechanic no more than 30 days prior to the event, you must present the Tech Form at Tech & Reg. (Instructors may self-tech and should come to the Registration Office to complete the registration process).
- If you have reserved a loaner helmet, please bring your Driver’s License into Registration in exchange for the helmet.
- All guests must check in with the Registration office to sign a waiver and receive a guest wristband.
- Vehicle numbers will be provided at registration, they are to be placed at the outside, top, center of your windshield.
DOWNLOADS
HPDE Downloads:
Information for Beginner and Novice Drivers:
- Frequently Asked Question HPDE FAQs
- Helpful Track Terms Common Motorsports Terminology
- How to Prepare for a Track Weekend Pre-Track Prep
Event requirements
PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS CAREFULLY BEFORE YOU COMPLETE REGISTRATION.
- Participants must be 18 years of age and present a valid state issued driver's license at track registration.
- Any street legal car is acceptable, no vans, trucks or SUVs, however, Porsche Macan and Cayenne are allowed.
- Participants with limited or no prior experience will be assigned an in-car instructor.
- Safety helmet required, Snell rated SA2015, M2015 or newer. We have free loaner helmets available to first time participants only, choose Loaner Helmet option at registration. (If you're bringing a helmet, a sticker indicating the helmet year can be found inside the helmet, under the padding.)
- Pre-Track "Tech" Inspection: Every vehicle must be inspected by a qualified technician within 30 days of the event. Ultimately, it is the responsibility of the individual owner/driver to ensure the safe operation and maintenance of their vehicle. Random inspections may be made at the track to insure vehicles conform to safety requirements. Vehicles failing inspection at the track may be disqualified from participation without refund. Download and print the 2022 Tech Inspection Form.
- STL PCA High Performance Driver's Education is not a race nor a race school, there are no timed events. HPDEs are instructional events for the purpose of developing and improving vehicle high-performance handling skills.
- The safety of personnel and participants is of utmost importance. Violation of safety protocols, reckless and/or unsafe behavior of any kind will not be tolerated, including passing without a point by, and may result in participation termination.
- Clothing requirements: Comfortable, non-synthetic clothing; cotton or wool are strongly recommended. Long pants are required (absolutely no shorts) and long-sleeved shirts are recommended, however, short-sleeved shirts are allowed if the weather is hot. Closed-toe shoes are required, preferably ones with a smooth sole (no heel).
- PCA members must include membership number and expiration date to receive discounted price.
- All canceled registrations will result in a $50 administrative fee. No refunds for cancelations within 2 weeks of the event.
- Requirements regarding SUVs, Vehicle Sharing, Convertibles and 5-6 Point Harnesses can be found here HPDE Vehicle Requirement Additional Info Please email any questions regarding these requirements at least two weeks prior to the event.
- Failure to comply with the rules and requirements of the event may result in a registration cancellation without refund.