Registration closed October 9, 2015 11:59 PM at 2015-10-09T20:59:00-0700
Registration ends October 9, 2015 11:59 PM at 2015-10-09T20:59:00-0700
Registration opens January 15, 2015 12:00 AM at 2015-01-14T21:00:00-0800
Registration runs from January 15, 2015 12:00 AM to October 9, 2015 11:59 PM
Waterford Hills Open Track Day
Cost:
Online Payment/Pre-Pay:
WHRRI member $145.00
Non-Member $180.00
*Day of Event:
WHRRI member $180.00
Non-Member $220.00
*Space is limited - your spot is not reserved until payment is received*
Dates for 2015:
We have 7 Open track days this season!
- OTD 1 April 19th
- OTD 2 May 10th
- OTD 3 May 31st
- OTD 4 June 28th
- OTD 5 August 2nd
- OTD 6 August 23rd
- OTD 7 October 11th
*3 pack and full season discount packages are available
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 2000 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 primarilly 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.
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HPDE-2
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ADVANCED NOVICE
- Some experience - you have successfully completed 2-3 track days either here or at other tracks.
- You are familliar 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.
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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 expereinced 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 suprised 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
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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 embarassed 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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