SoCal Audi Club - Spring Mountain Apr '17 requirements on Apr 7, 2017 (955411) | MotorsportReg.com

What's New?

• Andretti configuration - Audi Club has received permission to use the longer "Andretti B" course configuration - all the turns you know and love from previous year's Mansell B configuration, with an engaging 1/2 mile of S-turns and a Bowl added to the infield section.

Watch a lap here: https://youtu.be/7drLH14W0ck The new portion is from 1:20 - 2:00.

• Friday Advanced Drivers Day - Our Advanced Driver Day on Friday last year was very popular, so this year we are taking it to another level by running the full course. Do you like the Mansell, Andretti, or Fittipaldi course? Vote for your choice when you register! This is a lapping day for our advanced drivers - no formal instruction is provided.
• New Headquarters Hotel- The Best Western Pahrump Oasis is our new headquarters hotel. Reserve your room early to insure a spot. (No more smoky Saddle West!)
• New Banquet Venue- The Saturday evening reception and banquet will be held in the clubhouse at the Mountain Falls Golf Club, a ten minute drive from the track. (No more smoky Saddle West!)
• New! Skid Pad for all Drivers - The skid pad will be open Saturday afternoon for all drivers. Spend a few minutes between sessions on the Figure-8 course. This exercise is a great way to practice car control in a safe environment. It requires good vision skills, allows you to discover how your car handles at the limit, and practice recovery techniques. It's a lot of fun!
• UPDATE 3/3/2017 to Exclusive Use: As of March 3rd, Spring Mountain and Audi Club have been unable to agree on terms for exclusive use by our event. As in the past, Spring Mountain Members will be allowed to join some of our advanced/instructor run groups. Audi Club has no control over this decision by Spring Mountain and we sincerely apologize for the change in plans.  Exclusive Track Use - Audi Club expects to have exclusive use of the track on the weekend. Exclusive use is very expensive, so we MUST receive enough registrations.

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 principles and art of high speed, precision driving in a fun, relaxed, and 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 in accordance with 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 experiences with your peers.

Event Details

Preliminary Schedule:

Friday, April 7, 2017
At the Track
Advanced Driver Day. This year we will be running the full course on Friday!

At the headquarters hotel
4:00 PM Event Check-In
5:00 PM Light Supper courtesy of the Club
7:00 PM Mandatory Instructors & First-Timer Meetings
8:00 PM Mandatory All-Drivers Meeting

Saturday, April 8, 2017
High Performance Driver School - Day One
Banquet Dinner Saturday evening at the Mountain Shadows Golf Club

Sunday, April 9, 2017
High Performance Driver School - Day Two

Note: This event is a two-day school, not two separate one-day schools. A detailed event schedule will be provided at check-in Friday evening.

Registration Fee:
The student registration fee* for this SoCal Audi Club High Performance Driver School is $545 (including late fee) $495. Your registration fee includes everything necessary for two days of learning more about yourself and your car including study materials, driving theory classroom, car control exercises for 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, and the Saturday night banquet Dinner, featuring raffle prizes and auction items.

If this is your first time driving at a race track, SoCal Audi Club includes valuable FREE bonuses including a complimentary professional driving theory eCourse and a complimentary helmet rental, a $120 value.

Our experienced and trained Audi Club instructors volunteer their time and expertise to teach at our driving school. Pre-approved instructors qualify for a discounted registration fee of $245 (including late fee) $195*.

* We offer a generous cancelation policy, so register now to ensure your place. Late registration is discouraged and will be subject to an additional $50 fee. See the registration form for details.

Venue:

HOTEL UPDATE as of Friday Morning 3-24-2017: There are only a few rooms left in our room block at the Best Western Pahrump Oasis (host hotel), but they will not last long. I am also told that there may be condos available at the track. Don't reserve online, CALL THEM. Phone numbers are in this section. Otherwise, I am told that the town is full.

Hotels: The headquarters hotel is the Best Western Pahrump Oasis, 1101 NV-160, Pahrump, NV 89048, (775) 727-5100. This three-star hotel has a review rating of 4.0* on Google. They also have an excellent RV park with full hookups. Ask for the Audi Club rate. Event check-in and mandatory driver meetings will be held at this hotel on Friday evening.

Other three-star area hotels include: Holiday Inn Express & Suites Pahrump, [4.5*] 861 South Hwy 160, Pahrump, Nevada 89048 (775) 727-9100; the Pahrump Nugget [3.6*] 681 NV-160, Pahrump, NV 89048, (775) 751-6500; and the Saddle West [3.7*] 1220 NV-160, Pahrump, NV 89048, (775) 727-1111. The Nugget and the Saddle West have full casinos. The Best Western and the Saddle West offer large RV parks with full hookups. Book early, as Pahrump hotels can be very full depending on the season and area events. Many of these hotels also provide a "Spring Mountain" rate.

Track: The track is Spring Mountain Motorsports Ranch, a fabulous private motorsport club located at 3601 NV-160, Pahrump, NV 89048. The track is about 5 miles (~10 minute drive) east of the hotel on Hwy-160. The track has a limited number of on-site condo rentals available by contacting the track at (800) 391-6891. Camping at the track is not available.

Banquet: The Saturday evening banquet will be held at the Mountain Falls Golf Club, 5001 Clubhouse Dr, Pahrump, NV 89061, (775) 537-6553. The clubhouse is about a 10 minute drive east of 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

A SoCal Audi Club 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 driver's safety education school and 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 so you can practice the principles you've learned in a safe environment.

The Speed Secrets Performance Driving 101 eCourse:
SoCal Audi Club is justifiably proud of our partnership with respected driving coach Ross Bentley of Speed Secrets fame. Ross offers SoCal Audi Club drivers a huge 50% discount on a lifetime subscription to his incredible Speed Secrets Performance Driving 101 and advanced Inner Speed Secrets 201 eCourses.

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 will allow you to make the best use of your valuable time at the track. Learn more at learn.speedsecrets.com. The discount code will be provided in the confirmation you receive after you register for this event.

Is this your 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 will be provided FREE to all first-time beginners!

Celebrity Guest Instructor:
TBD

Event Requirements

BEFORE REGISTERING, please review the event requirements:

Driver Requirements Outline:

• Drivers must possess a valid driver's license issued by their state of residence. Spring Mountain requires all Drivers to be at least 18 years of age.
• Drivers must provide and wear an approved helmet, a long sleeve shirt, long pants and practical closed-toe shoes while engaged in the car control exercises and on-track driving sessions. Clothing should be made of natural or flame-retardant fibers.
• Current membership in the Audi Club of North America (ACNA) is required by our event insurance.
  • Audi ownership is not required for ACNA membership. ACNA member benefits include a quarterly glossy magazine, the "quattro Quarterly", preferred pricing on new Audi automobiles, and discounts from club sponsors. Join now or renew your ACNA membership at: audiclubna.org/membership. Dues are in addition to the registration fee.

Vehicle Requirements Outline:

• All makes and models of coupes and sedans are welcome.
• Cars must be in excellent mechanical condition.
• ALL cars are required to undergo and pass a safety check prior to arriving at the event.
• Equal safety restraints (seat belts, air bags, seats, etc.) are required for driver and the instructor passenger.
• Use of competition tires is not permitted for beginning and novice drivers, and is discouraged for intermediate drivers.
• Open cars and convertibles are not allowed unless equipped with a 4-point roll bar.
• While certain performance-oriented sports utility vehicles are now permitted with some restrictions, most high center of gravity vehicles are not appropriate for this event.

Helmet Requirements at ACNA Events:
Participants must wear helmets bearing Snell SA2005 (or later), Snell M2005, or Snell M2010 certification. This certification label must be accessible for verification for the helmet to be allowed. Snell M-helmets (motorcycle) are only permitted in cars without supplemental roll-over protection (roll bars). New: Audi Club has recently extended Snell 2005 helmet eligibility to the end of 2017. This is not reflected in the detail document linked below.

The above is only a summary. For complete Requirements, including the required Forms, ALL DRIVERS must download and review the SoCal Audi Club HPDE Event Detailed Requirements.

For future reference, this information page will be continue to be available from your MotorsportReg.com Dashboard once you have completed registration. Use short-link MSReg.com/AudiSM17.

Additional Information

Friday Advanced Driver Day: NEW! We will be lapping the full 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 will be by Point-by on either side. Passing will only occur in designated passing zones. 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 typically means toward the side of the upcoming turn. Passing zones are designated 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. No late passing into the corners ("dive bombing"). There will be a minimum of four 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.

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. Questions about your qualifications? Please contact Alex Whitney, our Chief Instructor, at cdi@audiclubsocal.org

Garages: There are no day garages available at Spring Mountain.

HPDE Insurance: You may purchase HPDE insurance for your car while participating in this Audi Club driving school. A discounted rate is available due to Audi Club's exemplary safety record. Visit the Audi Club page on LocktonMotorsports.com for details. You may purchase a policy online.

Still have Questions? Contact the event master, Bill Vogel bill@audiclubsocal.org (909) 938-2065 mobile