Registration closed November 9, 2019 11:59 PM at 2019-11-09T23:59:00-0800 Registration ends November 9, 2019 11:59 PM at 2019-11-09T23:59:00-0800 Registration opens August 15, 2019 12:00 PM at 2019-08-15T12:00:00-0700 Registration runs from August 15, 2019 12:00 PM to November 9, 2019 11:59 PM
EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
The primary focus of this event is SAFETY, FUN, and LEARNING in an enjoyable, relaxed, and organized school setting. This is not a racing school, a race, or practice for racing. At no time will you be pushed or encouraged to go any faster than is comfortable for you.
REGISTRATION FEES
Please register early - We don’t charge your credit card until a month prior to the event and we have a generous refund policy for timely cancellations.
Late registration (within about two weeks of the event) is highly discouraged, is solely at the discretion of the organizers and, if approved, will be subject to an additional $100 fee.
PRELIMINARY SCHEDULE
This event consists of an (optional) open lapping day, followed by a two-day driving school (not two separate one-day schools). This schedule is preliminary; additional details will be sent closer to the date of the event.
Friday
Experienced Driver Day - At the track
7:00 AM Gate Opens
7:20 AM Experienced Driver Day Check-In (Tower Café)
7:40 AM Mandatory Driver Briefing (Tower Café)
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Experienced Driver Day #1 course (Star Mazda) CCW
Check-in & Meetings- At the track (in the Audi tent)
5:00 PM Meet and Greet, with Light Supper served courtesy of the Club
5:30 PM Driving School Check-In begins
7:00 PM Mandatory Instructor’ Meeting & First-Timer’s Meetings
8:00 PM Mandatory All-Drivers Meeting, then Meet Your Instructor
Gate stays open and attended overnight
Saturday
High Performance Driver School, Day One - At the track
The Gate is open and attended 24 hours
7:25 AM Mandatory Driver Briefing (Audi Tent)
8:00 AM Lapping Sessions Begin #13 course (Sweeper) CCW
5:00 PM Lapping Sessions End - Social Hour in the tent at the track
6:00 PM Banquet Dinner (in the Audi Tent at the track)
Gate stays open and attended overnight
Sunday
High Performance Driver School, Day Two - At the track
The Gate is open and attended 24 hours
7:30 AM Mandatory Driver Briefing (Audi Tent)
8:00 AM Lapping Sessions Begin #13 course (Sweeper) CCW
12:00 PM Race Car Hot Laps (TBD)
5:00 PM Lapping Sessions End; Pack up and Goodbyes
6:00 PM Gate Closes
The club makes all Run Group assignments and Student-Instructor pairings. They will be provided to you at Friday check-in along with the detailed daily schedules.
LOCATION
Why do we hold our driving school on a closed road course, even though we are not racing? We do so to enhance safety, as it is a controlled environment with fewer distractions and unknowns than found on the public roadways. ALL activities, including the Saturday evening banquet, will be held at Buttonwillow Raceway Park, 24551 Lerdo Hwy, Buttonwillow, CA 93206, (661) 764-5333.
Lodging - There are nearby motels, or you may camp in the paddock. There is no designated headquarters hotel for this event. Detailed Motel listings are in the Confirmation you will receive after you register.
PREREQUISITES
We encourage everyone to Download and Read the Audi Club SoCal HPDE Event Detailed Requirements and download and print the mandatory Safety Inspection Form (Tech Form) from the club's webpage at audiclubna.org/southern-california/driving-school/. You must bring the completed Safety Inspection Form with you to the event.
BEFORE YOU REGISTER please review the following summaries of ACNA SoCal event requirements:
Driver Requirements
Vehicle Requirements
Helmets Participants must wear motorsport helmets bearing Snell SA2010 (or later) or Snell M2010 (only) certification. This certification label must be accessible for verification for the helmet to be allowed. Snell M2010 helmets (motorcycle) are only permitted in cars without supplemental roll-over protection (without roll bars). Motorcycle helmets with only a DOT rating are not allowed.
DRIVING SCHOOL
"He who loves practice without theory is like the sailor who boards ship without a compass and never knows where he may cast." — Leonardo da Vinci
An Audi Club SoCal driving school is much more than simply a "lapping day". We provide you with a balanced learning environment utilizing modern eLearning, classroom, and on-track instruction.
Classroom Sessions - This is a high-performance driver safety education school - it is not racing, or practice or a school for racing. It is not a contest. All participants will attend classroom sessions designed to teach vehicle dynamics and driving techniques. Classroom and driving time will be balanced to give drivers a better understanding of the principals and application of precision performance driving.
Car Control Exercises - Car control exercises are provided on Saturday morning for our beginning drivers, so you may practice the principles you've learned online and in the classroom in a safer environment before driving on the track with your personal instructor later in the day. We will not be using the skid pad this year due to low participation, the condition of the asphalt, and the club's staffing limitations.
Speed Secrets Performance Driving 101 online seminar - Is this your very First Time driving on a racetrack? Audi Club SoCal wants you to exceed your own expectations, so you will be viewing the Speed Secrets Performance Driving 101 online driving seminar for FREE prior to your arrival at the event. Enrollment details are in the confirmation you will receive when you register for this event. And ALL Audi Club SoCal participants get a generous 50% discount on a lifetime subscription to Performance Driving 101 and Inner Speed Secrets 201.
Track Rekord advanced coaching – See the description of this additional cost option in the event highlights.
Event Policies - These policies apply on all three days of this event.
Passing Protocol Passing will only occur only by permission in designated Passing Zones.
Passengers - If there are two people in a car, at least ONE must be an Audi Club approved instructor. If your guest would like a ride on the course, please have them visit the check-in/registration desk in the Tower Cafe to arrange a ride in the right seat of an Audi Club instructor's car.
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Experienced Driver? Are you an experienced driver but registering with SoCal Audi Club for the first time? Please make sure your driving history in your MotorsportReg.com Profile is up to date. This will help us place you in an appropriate group. Do you have questions about your qualifications for Friday or the Weekend? Please contact our Chief Driving Instructor at cdi@audiclubsocal.org
Garage Rentals Buttonwillow Raceway Park has enclosed day garages available for weekend rental. Garages include lighting, power, and compressed air. There are eight private garages and eight semi-private garages. Each garage will accommodate two cars; you are encouraged to make your own arrangements with fellow participants to share a garage. To rent a garage please call the track at (661) 764-5333. The cost per two-car garage is $100 for Friday and $200 for Saturday/Sunday).
HPDE Insurance Does my regular insurance policy cover my car at this event? This article tells you how to find out: A guide to your personal auto policy. If you find your regular policy excludes coverage, you may purchase special HPDE insurance for your car while participating in this Audi Club driving school. Audi Club has an exemplary safety record which qualifies our drivers for a nice discount. Visit the Audi Club page on LocktonMotorsports.com for details. Find this event by searching on the date and track to purchase your policy online.
Still have Questions? We know that is a lot of material to absorb! If you still have questions please contact the event master eventmaster@audiclubsocal.org (714) 660-3453.