Registration closed April 20, 2018 6:59 AM at 2018-04-20T06:59:00-0700 Registration ends April 20, 2018 6:59 AM at 2018-04-20T06:59:00-0700 Registration opens December 14, 2016 8:00 AM at 2016-12-14T08:00:00-0800 Registration runs from December 14, 2016 8:00 AM to April 20, 2018 6:59 AM
EVENT DESCRIPTION
This is not a race or even a racing school, but rather an event where the primary focus is SAFETY, FUN, and LEARNING. You will improve your own personal performance behind the wheel.
You will be learning and practicing the art and principles of precision driving in a safe, fun, relaxed, and highly organized school setting. The event is conducted at a race track under close supervision by experienced and trained Audi Club instructors. You will learn techniques for handling and controlling your own vehicle. This training is designed so you may safely explore your capabilities as a driver and those of your vehicle. It will help prepare you for emergencies that may occur in normal driving situations.
At no time will you be pushed or encouraged to go any faster than is comfortable for you. All participants will be provided with instruction and organized into run groups according to prior experience, demonstrated skill, and type of vehicle. This is for your safety and will enhance your learning by providing an opportunity to share the day's experience with your peers.
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EVENT DETAILS
Preliminary Schedule
Friday April 27, 2018
All Day: Experienced Driver Day at the Track - Andretti B
Afternoon: On-Site Driving School Check-In & Light Supper at Mountain Falls Golf Club
Evening: Mandatory Instructors and All-Drivers Meetings at Mountain Falls Golf Club
Saturday April 28, 2018
All Day: Driving School at the Track - Andretti B
Afternoon: Skid Pad open to all registered drivers
Evening: Banquet Dinner, Raffle, and Auction at Mountain Falls Golf Club
Sunday April 29, 2018
All Day: Driving School at the Track - Andretti B
Note: This event is a two-day school, not two one-day schools. The above schedule is preliminary. This page will be updated as information becomes available. A detailed event schedule will be provided at check-in on Friday evening.
Registration Fee
The student registration fee for this Audi Club SoCal High Performance Driver School is $545*. Your registration fee includes everything necessary for two days of learning more about yourself and your car including online study materials, driving theory classroom, car control exercises for beginners and novices, on-track instruction both days with a trained instructor in your right seat, event shirt, a light supper at Friday evening check-in, Saturday & Sunday lunch at the track, and the Saturday night banquet Dinner, featuring raffle prizes and auction items.
If this is your first time driving a car at a race track, SoCal Audi Club includes valuable FREE bonuses including a complimentary online driving concepts course (required) and a complimentary helmet rental, together a $120 value.
Registration Type | Early Bird |
Regular |
Late |
End Date | 2/28/2018* | 4/12/2018 | 4/18/2018 |
Friday Experienced Driver Day | $225 | $240 | $240 |
Weekend Driving School - Student | $495 | $545 | $595 |
Weekend Driving School - Instructor | $225 | $245 | $265 |
*Please Help us plan for this event - Register Early to reserve your place! Your card will not be charged until March 1st.
Venue
The Track This driving school will be held at Spring Mountain Motor Resort & Country Club, a state-of-the-art racing facility and exclusive motorsports country club located at 3601 South Hwy 160, Pahrump, NV 89048 (800) 391-6891, just 55 miles West of downtown Las Vegas. With over 6 miles of challenging racetrack and an array of resort-style amenities, Spring Mountain delivers a world-class motorsports experience to driving enthusiasts of all levels. Spring Mountain Motor Resort & Country Club now boasts over 6 miles of track with more than 50 configurations, thousands of square feet of air-conditioned permanent structures, including a luxury clubhouse with resort-style amenities, condominiums and private garages. If you’re serious about performance driving, it’s truly a destination not to be missed.
Friday afternoon Check-In and the evening Meetings and the Saturday evening banquet will be held at the Mountain Falls Golf Club, 5001 Clubhouse Dr, Pahrump NV 89061 (775) 537-6553. Saturday evening's Banquet, Raffle and Auction will feature many cool items from our sponsors (more details to come).
Hotel Audi Club has blocked 54 rooms for April 26-28 at the Best Western Pahrump Oasis, 1101 S. Hwy 160, Pahrump NV 89048 (775) 727-5100. Mention Audi Club to obtain a room in the block, and get the $93/night (plus taxes) room rate. Cut-off date is March 5th - reservations made after this date are subject to availability and may be at standard rates.
Camping RV Camping is available at the Best Western Pahrump Oasis RV Park. Audi Club has NOT arranged for camping at the track.
Driving School
"He who loves practice without theory is like the sailor who boards ship without a rudder and compass and never knows where he may cast." — Leonardo da Vinci
An Audi Club SoCal driving school is much more than just a track 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 practice for any racing or speed 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 driving.
Car Control Exercises
Car control exercises are provided on Saturday morning for our beginning drivers. You will practice the principles you've learned in a safe environment before going on the track with your personal instructor later in the day.
Wet Skid Pad
The wet skid pad will be available on Saturday afternoon. All registered drivers may visit the skid pad at their convenience to practice Vision, Car Control, and Recovery Techniques in a safe low-speed environment.
Speed Secrets Performance Driving 101 online course
Audi Club SoCal is pleased to partner with respected driving coach Ross Bentley of Speed Secrets fame. Ross offers SoCal Audi Club drivers a generous 50% discount on a lifetime subscription to his incredible Speed Secrets Performance Driving 101 and advanced Inner Speed Secrets 201 eCourses.
Is this your very First Time driving on a race track? SoCal Audi Club wants you to exceed your own expectations, so the Speed Secrets Performance Driving 101 eCourse is required and is complimentary for all first-time beginners!
Learn (or refresh your understanding of) the principles of performance driving at your own pace before you arrive. You will learn in easy to digest modules on Vision, Controls (steering, braking, accelerator), Shifting, Vehicle Dynamics, and Cornering. Completion of the online eCourse is highly recommended – doing so will allow you to make the best use of your valuable time at the track. To learn more visit learn.speedsecrets.com. The Audi Club SoCal discount code will be provided in the confirmation you receive after you register for this event.
Celebrity Guest Instructor
TBD
EVENT REQUIREMENTS
BEFORE REGISTERING, please review the detailed event requirements and download the inspection form on our website www.audiclubsocal.org/page/drivingschool
Brief Summary of Driver Requirements
Brief Summary of Vehicle Requirements
Helmet Requirements
Participants must wear helmets bearing Snell SA2010 (or later), or Snell M2010 certification. The 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 (roll bars). DOT-rated helmets are not allowed. Snell M2010 helmets are the last generation of motorcycle helmets which will be accepted.
For complete Requirements, including the required Inspection Forms, ALL DRIVERS must download and review the Audi Club SoCal HPDE Event Detailed Requirements document available at www.audiclubsocal.org/page/drivingschool.
For future reference, this information page will continue to be available from your MotorsportReg.com Dashboard or at https://msreg.com/AudiSM18.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Friday Experienced Driver Day
We will be lapping the full Andretti B course on Friday! Open to all Audi Club instructors, and student drivers who have previously been approved to drive solo at an Audi Club driving school. If you believe your experience at other clubs might qualify you, please see the Experienced Driver section, below.
Passing Protocol
Passing in all run groups at Audi Club driving schools will only occur in designated passing zones with the permission of the car being passed. Passing may be on either side in all run groups; however, the car being passed is expected to drive their normal line. Therefore the passing car should plan on driving off-line to complete the pass. Off-Line is usually (but not always) the side of the track that is in the direction of the next corner. Designated passing zones will be indicated with a green cone at the start of the passing zone and a yellow cone at the end of the passing zone. All passes must be complete before the end of the passing zone (prior to the start of the braking zone). No late passing into the corners ("dive bombing") will be tolerated. There will be a minimum of four designated passing Zones for all Run Groups.
First-Timer? If this is your first time at an Audi Club driving school, please read our First-Timers Introduction and Preparation article on our website.
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 driving or instructing qualifications? Please contact Alex Whitney, our Chief Instructor, at cdi@audiclubsocal.org
Garages Day rental garages are NOT available at Spring Mountain.
HPDE Insurance Does my regular insurance policy cover my car at this event? This article helps you 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 10% premium discount. Visit the Audi Club page on LocktonMotorsports.com for details. To purchase your policy online search by the date and track.
Still have Questions? Contact Audi Club SoCal at (714) 660-3453 or Bill Vogel, eventmaster, at bill@audiclubsocal.org