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High Performance Driver’s Education

November 3–5^th, 2023

By Michael Myers, HPDE Chair

Registration is now open for the LVR/PCA’s High Performance Driver Education (HPDE) event at Spring Mountain Motorsports Ranch in Pahrump, Nevada. The three-day event will take place on November 3^rd – 5^th and will feature the long course on the newly designed Charleston Peak Track.

New drivers can participate on Saturday and Sunday and will have the opportunity to participate in a full Driver’s School. Experienced on drivers will have access to instructors to help improve their skills. The track map with passing zones is available on the MSReg signup link below for participants to familiarize themselves with the layout of the Charleston Peak full course.

.NEW RULES AND PROCEDURES for our HPDE! Make sure you read all information below, and on the msreg link before registering!

To register and see details for the event: msreg.com/LVRPCA-HPDE-Nov-2023

Join the Las Vegas Region of the Porsche Club of America for THREE great days of Driver Education on the Spring Mountain Motor Resort and Country Club Charleston Peak FULL Course. 

LOTS OF CHANGES!!!!!! (ALL PLEASE READ!!):

• ALL PARTICIPANTS!!!!!  ALL CARS MUST COMPLY WITH THE PCA NATIONAL DE COMMITTEE MINIMUM STANDARDS.  THIS INCLUDES HAVING A TECH INSPECTION PERFORMED ON YOUR CAR  AND THE FORM COMPLETED BY AN APPROVED SHOP OR INDIVIDUAL WITHIN 30 DAYS OF THE BEGINNING OF THE EVENT.  THIS FORM MUST ALSO BE SIGNED BY THE PARTICIPANT AND BROUGHT TO THE TRACK.  ALL PARTICIPANTS SHOULD HAVE RECEIVED THE EMAIL WITH THE DETAILS.  IF YOU DID NOT RECEIVE THE EMAIL OR HAVE QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT LISA AT EIGHTBALLFDC@YAHOO.COM
• INSTRUCTORS AND VOLUNTEERS – .LISA WILL CONTACT YOU ABOUT YOUR LUNCHES; PLEASE DO NOT CHOOSE YOUR LUNCHES ON MSR!!!
• VOLUNTEERS – PLEASE SIGN UP IN THE NEW VOLUNTEER CATEGORY, NOT AS A DRIVER OR INSTRUCTOR (UNLESS YOU ARE AN INSTRUCTOR)!!
• DRIVER LUNCHES!!  If you want lunch for Saturday, and/or Sunday, PLEASE choose YES and then click the “+” next to Lunch Options anc choose the days and what you want for lunch on those days.  Lunch is $20 per day.  
• Our First-Time Students (Yellow Group) are required to attend Saturday and Sunday.  To ensure quality instruction and provide an effective learning experience, our HPDE Ground/Track School for our Students is only offered as a two-day package, NO Single Day registrations will be accepted
• ENSURE YOU ARE SIGNING UP FOR THE CORRECT EVENT!!  The last week of registration for the October event (NOT this one), both the October and November event registrations will be open.  This is the NOVEMBER EVENT, please ensure you are signing up for the correct event! 

Event Description

Drive your own car on the beautiful and challenging Spring Mountain Motor Resort and Country Club Charleston Peak Course.  This new FIA Level-3 track has fast sweeping corners, quick esses, off-camber turns, lots of elevation change and high-speed straights.  Here you will learn new driving skills or improve your existing skills in a safe and fun environment. 

New HPDE Drivers

          We Train You!  PCA Nationally Trained Instructors will help you improve your driving abilities and acquire a better understanding of vehicle dynamics and driving safety. You will experience first-hand the capabilities of high performance automobiles in a controlled, closed-course environment and acquire skills that will enhance safer vehicle operation in all driving situations.  Sound like fun?  Students will spend Saturday morning in the classroom learning about vehicle dynamics and practicing car control exercises on the skidpad.  Just before lunch, you will get the first look at the track in your car with your instructor.  After lunch, you will join your instructor on the track for the remainder of the weekend.  Caution: this adventure can become very addictive.

Experienced Drivers

          All skill levels are welcome and will be separated into three run groups (Novice, Intermediate, and Advanced) based on experience/skill level.  PCA Nationally Trained Instructors will be available to assist in learning the track configuration and/or improving your driving skills.  If you would like an instructor answer “Yes” to “Do you want an instructor?” on your registration form.

Safety

PCA HPDE events focus on SAFETY, EDUCATION and FUN!!  These events are not racing, nor preparation for racing.  No times or placings are recorded, and no awards or prizes are received by the participants of PCA Driver Education events, just a lot of fun and camaraderie.  Any conduct considered by the Porsche Club of America to be either unsafe or inconsistent with the spirit or purpose of the Driver Education Program will not be permitted.  This approach keeps the events safe for all participants!  All run groups will run with passing only by point-by, and only in designated passing zones.

Ultimately, Your safety and the safety of other participants depends primarily on the decision You make and the actions You take!  Safety is Everyone’s Responsibility!!

Event Details

We run rain or shine.

Gates open at 7:00 am. The Drivers Meeting is at 7:45 a.m. and is MANDATORY for all drivers. Critical topics will be discussed including Flags, Passing Rules and Track Entry/Exit. For this event the Driver’s Meeting will be held in the paddock.

Friday Experienced Driver Day

Friday is an open pit lane format so experienced drivers should expect to get maximum track time.  There are no instructors available on Friday, so this option is only for our Advanced (Red), Intermediate (Green) and Novice (White Group) who have been signed-off solo.  If you believe that you have prior experience that qualifies you for Friday, please see the instructions under “Drivers new to LVPCA HPDE” below.

Saturday and Sunday

Saturday and Sunday will feature four 30-minute driving sessions each day for each run group (red, green and white).  Note: Students (yellow run group) will have a different schedule that will include classroom and car control exercises on the skidpad on Saturday.

Single Day Options

To ensure quality instruction and provide an effective learning experience, our HPDE Ground/Track School for our Students is only offered as a two-day package, NO Single Day registrations will be accepted.

• Saturday or Sunday single day option is available to our novice, intermediate, and advanced drivers.
• Friday single day option is available to our solo’d novice, intermediate, and advanced drivers.

Two-Day Options

• Saturday/Sunday two-day option is available to all drivers and is required for our students attending the ground/track HPDE school.
• Friday/Saturday two-day option is available only to our solo’d novice, intermediate, and advanced drivers.

Three-day Option (Best Price)

• Friday/Saturday/Sunday three-day option is available to our solo’d novices, intermediate, and advanced drivers.

Registration Fees

• Friday/Saturday/Sunday – $750
• Two-Day Options – $525
• Friday Drivers – $325
• Friday Instructors – $275

REMINDER: Registration closes at midnight on October 28th, 2023. There will be no registration or fee payment taken at the track.

Sell Outs
These events have become very popular the last few seasons, and many have sold out. We also limit the number of cars in each run group for a better driver experience. Your spot in a run group will be determined by your registration date and time.

Cancellation Policy

• 30+ Days prior to the event – 100% less the administration fee
• 14 and 30 days prior the event – a credit for a future LV PCA HPDE (valid for 2 years), less the administrative fee
• 0-14 Days prior to the event – No refunds or credits

 A $50 administrative fee will be deducted from all refunds and credits

Track Configuration

          Charleston Peak Full Course 3.23 mi (18 turns)