About this event
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AUDI CLUB GOLDEN GATE THUNDERHILL RACEWAY PERFORMANCE DRIVING SCHOOL
Welcome to the registration for the ACGG High Performance Driving School (HPDE).
What is it?
It's a chance to drive your car in a fun, safe, learning environment, on one of the the most fun tracks in the country. It's a chance to learn more about yourself, your driving skills, and your car. It's a chance to meet and socialize with a diverse group of people who really enjoy their Audi Brand of cars.
If it is your first or tenth time to an Audi driving event you will have a blast. Novice drivers will spend the morning of the first day in a classroom session and practice driving exercises to learn vehicle dynamics. The class and exercises are designed to enhance your car control skills and knowledge of your car.
During all driving exercises students drive their own cars and have club instructors to assist them in developing better driving skills. This provides helpful input to ensure the students gets the most out of the experience, while maintaining a safe environment.
After the car control sessions the balance of the learning is on the track. Run groups are established to allow students to be on track with other drivers of similar experience. Novice students always have an instructor in the car during on track sessions. Passing is allowed only on designated sections of the course, and under controlled circumstances, making for as safe of an environment as possible. Time spent on the track without side streets provides a great opportunity to safely learn advanced driving techniques and explore the capabilities of both car and driver.
Who are we?
ACGG 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 ACGG serves the members in Northern California, NW Nevada, and Hawaii areas, but our events are open to anyone. To support the educational experience, ACGG offers events from new Audi introductions, Technical seminars, fun drives, Teen driving clinics, social events, tours, and High Performance Driver Education throughout the year. ACGG is able to take advantage of many Audi dealerships and well recognized private service centers around the geographic proximity to Northern California. Many of our sponsors offer discounts to club members.
As a member of ACNA, you automatically become a member of ACGG if you live in the four states listed above. You will receive a quarterly magazine from ACNA, as well as frequent emails from ACGG to keep you up to date on all the scheduled events happening throughout the year.
This is an exciting, fun, and educational two days of learning on a world class race track. Learn your car and your cars capabilities in a controlled environment. Leave the weekend with new driving skills that will enhance your daily driving experience. Mingle with other Audi owners and club members for new friendships and lasting memories.
Cost, Membership and Identification:
The entry fee is $450 for the 2 day school. This includes everything necessary for a weekend of learning more about yourself and your car. Tech, Friday night reception at Thunderhill Raceway, classroom materials, classroom instruction, on track instruction, lunch on Saturday and Sunday, also Saturday night banquet , and auction (great bargains), at The Old HWY 99 Steakhouse (formerly Pat N’ Larrys Steak House) and don't forget, the two days of on track driving.
Classroom Sessions:
This is a driver's education school and is not practice for any racing or speed contest. All participants are required to attend classroom sessions designed to teach vehicle dynamics and driving tecniques. These sessions will continue throughout the day to help participants understand the fine art of precision driving.
Audi Club Golden Gate Chapter Performance Driving Event at Thunderhill Raceway Park. Jan 9-10, 2010. Go to www.audiclubgoldengate.org for information about the club, or click here for more details about this event.
The headquarters hotel for the event is the Travelodge in Willows, CA. (530-934-4603) Reserve a room with "Audi Club" discounts at the Travelodge for the best rate. We set aside a limited number of rooms, so call and reserve soon.
Event requirements
Event requirements:
BEFORE REGISTERING, please review the following requirements and information:
* Must be 18+ years old licensed driver.
* Car must pass tech inspection(you are encourgaed to have car pre-tech'd)
* Failure to meet safety check or incomplete Tech forms will disqualify students from event and forfeiture of entry fee.
* Open cars (convertibles) are not allowed. This includes TT's, BMW Roadsters, Honda S2000, Porsche Boxters, etc.
* Equal seat belt restraints required for driver and instructor.
Vehicle Requirements:
* Again...no convertibles are allowed unless there is a 4 point roll bar.
* SUV's, SAV's and Pick-up trucks are not allowed, due to high center of gravity.
Helmet Requirements:
Participants must wear helmets bearing Snell 2000 or later certification. This certification (M2000, M05, SA2000, or SA05) MUST BE visible for the helmet to be allowed. Helmets are available (for a nominal charge) when registering.
Tech Inspection:
You will be encourgaged to have a qualified individual/mechanic inspect your vehicle and verify its safety. This inspection should occur within four weeks of the event. In addition, at checkin on Friday afternoon there will be a tech inpspection at the hotel. You are solely responsible for insuring that your vehicle is safe before you come to the track. Failure to present a completed Pre-Event Safety Inspection Report or failure to pass the tech inspection will disqualify you from participation in the event and your entry fee will be forfeited. Download the tech inspection sheet here: http://www.audiclubgoldengate.org/Shared%20Documents/ACGG_Tech_Inspection_Sheet.pdf
Tech inspection will occur on Friday afternoon Jan 8 from 3-7:00 at Thunderhill Raceway. You will need to have your pre-event tech inspection form filled out by your mechanic no more than 30 days prior to the event.. By having your car pre-teched you save a lot of time during the check in process.
Other Requirements:
All participants must present a valid driver's license and be at least 18 years of age. Seat belts (same type for both driver and passenger) must be securely anchored to the floor and/or stock mountings. This is not a racing school but rather a safe, high speed driving school, conducted on a race track under close supervision by experienced instructors. You will learn how to handle and control your vehicle. This will help to prepare you for emergencies that may occur in normal driving situations. It will also allow you to explore your capabilities as a driver and those of your vehicle. At no time will you be pushed or encouraged to go any faster than is comfortable for you. All participants will be organized into run groups in accordance with experience, skill, and type of vehicle.
Medical Information Form:
Completion of the Medical Information Form is required. A sealed envelope with be provided and this form will be delivered to the rescue personnel before driving begins. After conclusion of the event, your envelope and its contents will be shredded. Download the medical form here: http://www.audiclubgoldengate.org/Shared%20Documents/ACGG-Medicalform.pdf
