On the day of the Drivers-Ed event, plan to arrive at the Track at about 7am. This will give you time to get through the Check-in and Tech-Line and familiarize yourself with our schedule. In general, the following are the procedures you will encounter:
| Registration Check-in | Show PCA Membership Card & Drivers License, Produce Tech Inspection Form and have Drivers Log Book stamped "Docs OK", Sign Waiver. Pick-up Event Sticker for Car, Event Schedule and Security Wristband. |
| At Gate | Sign Track Waiver and proceed to Paddock area. |
| In Paddock | Find a suitable parking spot and remove all loose items from the car, including floor mats, garage door openers, cassettes, contents of door bins and glovebox, trunk, etc..It is useful to have a tarp or protective cover in case of rain.
Affix Car Inspection Sticker to Rear LH Side Window in the top left location. Affix Car Numbers. Ensure you have both Helmet and Tech Form and proceed to Tech Line (lower paddock, parallel to restaurant). |
| At Tech Line | Wait with your car, unlatch trunk and engine lid (hood) for inspection. Be prepared to demonstrate Brake Lights, Turn Indicators and Throttle Response and Return to idle. Hold car on brakes while Wheel Nuts are Torque Checked. Be ready to show your Helmet and present your Signed Tech Form to the Tech Chief. He must also sign or stamp your Inspection Sticker.
Return to your parking space. Review Schedule. Check vehicle fluid levels (coolant, oil, brake fluid, p/s fluid) and tire pressures. Ask tire sponsor for advice If unsure. Relax and grab a free coffee and donut from the restaurant. Listen for announcement of the Drivers Meeting (at base of the tower ? usually around 8:30am). |
| At Drivers Meeting | Listen Up !!
This information is important for your safety and your enjoyment of the event. Don't be afraid to ask questions. |
| After Drivers Meeting | Make sure you know when your run group is scheduled. Listen for call to Staging (at base of tower). HAVE FUN ! |
| Between Runs | Hydrate yourself with water or juice even if weather is cool. Check Tire Pressures to see if they need adjusting. Ask tire sponsor for advice If unsure. Let car cool down and then check fluid levels again. Relax and review run session. |
Note: If you have an Instructor assigned to you (name will be in your Registration packet) we recommend that you try to make contact with them at or before the Drivers Meeting.
Things to Bring to The Track
- Appropriate Clothing (layers) to accommodate changing weather
- Note: On-Track Clothing must be Natural Fibres, Long Pants & Shirts
- Car Numbers
- Rain Gear !
- Sunglasses
- Cap or Hat (recommended)
- Plenty of Water or Juice, etc.
- SunScreen
- Food for Lunch or money for Restaurant
- Additional Oil, Coolant and Brake Fluid
- Paper Towel or Shop Rags
- Tire Pressure Gauge
- Umbrella/Sun Shade
- Tarp or Protective Cover for Car Contents
- Glass Cleaner
- Gloves (optional)
- Folding Chair (optional)