Registration closed April 28, 2021 11:59 PM at 2021-04-28T22:59:00-0700 Registration ends April 28, 2021 11:59 PM at 2021-04-28T22:59:00-0700 Registration opens February 2, 2021 12:00 AM at 2021-02-01T23:00:00-0800 Registration runs from February 2, 2021 12:00 AM to April 28, 2021 11:59 PM
High Performance Drivers Education (HPDE) is designed to improve your driving skills and learn techniques at speed. Due to COVID-19 restrictions this event is open to only solo drivers (no novices or in car instruction). We will be running on the Outer Track for Friday and the Full Track for Saturday - this gives you a great opportunity to be on an open and flowing track moving towards a more tight and technical later on Saturday! UMC is a terrific facility with lots of amenities like paved parking, gas pumps and real bathrooms.
You do not have to be a PCA member to participate, nor do you need to bring your Porsche! We expect a number of BMWs, Audis and other makes on the track. There are also safety requirements for you and your car. These include a Snell M rated or SA 2010 or later helmet, and closed toe shoes. PCA will allow SA2010 helmets until the end of 2021.
Please indicate your level of experience on the registration form.
Schedule is TBD - check out this sample schedule to get an idea of how our event will flow.
Your car must have had a Full Tech inspection within the last 30 days prior to this event (annual tech forms are no longer accepted).
Find a full list of recommended inspection shops here: http://irpca.org/track-events/resources-rules/hpde-tech-approved-shops
Use the Safety Inspection Form found here: http://irpca.org/wp-content/uploads/DE/DE_Forms/TECH_FORM_IRPCA.pdf
In addition, PCA National requires us to do a "Top Tech" at the track. Please have this form completed at the track, prior to checking in with the registration desk: http://irpca.org/wp-content/uploads/DE/DE_Forms/TopTechForm.pdf
Driver's Education Information
We look forward to having an extremely fun and safe event. We intend to follow PCA and Intermountain Region PCA guidelines during this event.
The Driver's Education program is based on a non-competitive format. We will not keep track of lap times.
Required equipment:
Need a track map or video walkthrough? Go here: http://irpca.org/track-events/resources-rules/track-maps
No passengers are allowed except for approved instructors (with identification) and their students.
Be safe on the track and in the pits. The Number One objective of novice drivers on a track should be to become aware of other traffic. Number two objective is to be aware of how your car responds to input.
There will be a “three spins and you're out” rule enforced for this event. If you have more than two spins during the event you will be asked to leave. Following each spin anywhere on or off the track, you will receive a black flag telling you to come into the pits safely to have a chat with the IRPCA member running that group. He will ask you to analyze what happened. If you don't know, you'll be asked to exit the track at that point. If you realize what happened, explain what you could do differently and you’ll be allowed back on the track. Your car will also be given a quick look over for damage.
You are responsible to know the meaning of the flags listed here: http://irpca.org/track-events/resources-rules/track-flags
Learn what the flags mean. Pay attention to the flag explanation in the drivers meeting. Also make sure you understand where passing is allowed. Passing at the wrong place or without a signal will result in expulsion.
Pass only on the straights and never in corners. Do not pass without being signaled by the driver that you are going to pass. Slower drivers should indicate your knowledge of cars about to pass you by pointing them past. You will not make friends by holding people up who are faster than you are.
Have fun and learn to drive well!
If you have any questions, please contact Max Dufford: de@irpca.org