Registration closed July 3, 2020 11:59 PM at 2020-07-03T20:59:00-0700
Registration ends July 3, 2020 11:59 PM at 2020-07-03T20:59:00-0700
Registration opens January 24, 2020 12:00 AM at 2020-01-23T21:00:00-0800
Registration runs from January 24, 2020 12:00 AM to July 3, 2020 11:59 PM
Waterford Hills Open Track Day
Cost:
Online Payment/Pre-Pay:
WHRRI member $175.00
Non-Member $200.00
*Day of Event:
WHRRI member $200.00
Non-Member $240.00
Dates for 2020:
*3 pack and 6 pack discount packages are available
Cancellation Policy
- 10% base cancellation fee
- 30% cancellation fee if notification is received between 6 to 48 hours of the event. Reduced to 10% if your spot is filled.
- 50% cancellation fee for notification received in the 6 hours prior to the event. Reduced to 10% if your spot is filled.
- No Show/No Notification prior to start of event = 50% cancellation fee. No reduction will be provided for this penalty if the vacant spot is filled.
- Track Pack/Credit cancellations: Penalties will be applied to the rescheduled event.
Typical Event
- Events start at 7:00am for registration and tech inspections.
- 9:00am driver's meeting and novice instruction
- Vehicles on course at 10:00am
- Lunch ~12:30
- Track secured at 6:00pm.
How do we make up the run groups?
- We usually have 5 run groups made up of 16 drivers
- Each group is scheduled to get 4 sessions during the day
- Each session will be ~15 to 20 minutes
- Drivers are split up into groups based on experience.
What kind of equipment do I need?
- A vehicle that can pass a basic safety inspection (Contact me about restrictions on convertibles, open wheel, Truck, SUV and Hybrids)
- Recommend using vehicles with manual transmissions
- A SNELL rated helmet that’s 2010 or newer (We have rental helmets available at the track if you don't have one)
- No special tires are required!
I'm new to this!
- Everyone was new at one point!
- We have basic instruction in the morning
- Club drivers can provide one on one instruction when available
- Track day people are Awesome! Pretty much anyone at the track will be happy to help, or come find me and I'll introduce you to an experienced driver
- I've been collecting lots of information and posting it in our forums… check it out here: OTD Primer
- Send me an email and I'll get any other questions answered ASAP! (OTD@WaterfordHills.com)
Join our Email List
- Keep up to date and register for Track day events!
- We use this list to keep everyone informed on schedules and changes.
- Tips and tricks for newcomers!
- Go here to join the list: Waterford OTD Mailing list
How do I rank myself for registration?
- I double check your experience levels during the registration process.
- If you have a question, note it in the "Notes to Organizer" on the entry form. I do read them!
- Unsure of your skill level - start out as a Novice (HPDE-1) and tell me what your experience is - we'll get you in the right group!
- Use the table below to help you figure it out:
Event Class Descriptions
Class |
Description |
HPDE-1
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NOVICE
- This group is for people that are new to OTD/HPDEs
- You are learning the flags, hand signals and track etiquette
- You are new to driving on a road course, and are also learning how to navigate the track.
- You are primarily focused on your driving and performance.
- You are learning to expand your focus to the Corner Marshals
- You are reliant on Corner Marshals to let you know someone wants to pass.
|
HPDE-2
|
ADVANCED NOVICE
- Some experience - you have successfully completed 2-3 track days either here or at other tracks.
- You are familiar with all of the flags and hand signals.
- You are comfortable at speed on the track but still working on your line
- You are gaining experience and comfort with passing on long straights.
- Your focus is expanding to include drivers behind you
- You are less reliant on Corner Marshals letting you know someone wants to pass
- You know what an "Apex" is.
|
HPDE-3 |
INTERMEDIATE
- You have multiple track days here or at other tracks
- You know the flags and hand signals well enough to give a speech on them
- You have experienced the limits of traction, and have some experience how to resume control
- You are highly aware of all driver and Corner Marshal activity around you
- You are genuinely surprised if a Corner Marshal has indicated a driver wants to pass and you were not aware of it.
- You are learning how to execute passes on low speed turns
|
HPDE-4 |
EXPERIENCED
- You measure your OTD/HPDE experience by "Seasons"
- You are comfortable passing/being passed at any point on this track
- You are embarrassed if a Corner Marshal shows you a passing flag and you didn't already have the passing zone picked out
- You are capable of teaching flags and hand signals to a small group of people that do not speak your language.
- Tires and brake pads have long ago become a known "expense" that is included in your household budget
- You share knowledge with novice drivers on how to get started and improve their performance
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Competition |
LICENSED RACE DRIVER.
- Licenses issued by SCCA, NASA or other major sanctioning bodies are required to run in this class.
- This class has open passing
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This event is approved for track day insurance with the following companies: