Driver Education
What is Driver Education (DE)?
Concept
Drivers can drive their stock street legal Porsches on a racetrack, with other cars at speed. Drivers are grouped by experience and are paired with instructors who ride with them until they progress far enough up the experience ladder to drive solo. The passing is restricted to certain parts of the track and only when the passee waves the passer by. This is not a competitive event but it is close enough that you will get a taste of what racing feels like. This is also not a racing school. It is a car control school conducted on a racetrack, but the skills you learn are the foundation for the things you will need to learn to race.
Car Prep
No mods needed, although if you enjoy these events you will probably want to start doing all sorts of things to your car. (This is also when you start your descent into fiscal hell but that is for another article). What you will need to do is download a tech sheet from our website when you enter and go over your car thoroughly. This includes bleeding the brakes, checking pad wear etc. Then you need to take your car to your mechanic and have him check over the items listed and verify it is in compliance. Many independent repair shops offer specials on this for customers.
Equipment Needed
Just a helmet as described above. Some regions require long pants and long sleeve shirts but we do not. If you are going to do more than one of these (and you will, trust me) I would also recommend a racing neck collar and racing gloves.
Cost
Our events run about $200 for the two-day weekend. Unless you live close to Savannah, you will need at least one night in a hotel, food, etc.
Likelihood Of Car Damage
Minimal, but it does happen occasionally. Car to car damage is very rare in DE. On the rare occasion damage happens it is likely to be a one-car incident.
Is Car Damage Covered By Insurance?
This is a tricky one and responses vary by insurance carrier. As I emphasized earlier, this is not a competitive event so technically you should be covered. However, I have also been told insurance may not cover you. Best bet is to check with your agent.
Do I Need Any Special Training Or License?
Technically this is a school, so you will get your training at the event. When you are new you will go to some classroom sessions before going onto the track. Once on the track you will be with an instructor for your first several events until you demonstrate you have acquired the skills to drive safely on your own.
Where do I register for a Drivers Education Course?
To register, go to www.clubregistration.net.
What's it like ?
Roebling Road Raceway originally opened in 1959 and is now one of the Southeast's most challenging and fastest tracks. The 2.02-mile asphalt road course consisting of nine turns is located just 20 miles from beautiful historic downtown Savannah, Georgia.
Take a trip around the track at http://flc.pca.org/RoeblingRoadRaceway.aspx
Last Updated: April-29-10
Files
Area Map & Directions to Roebling Raceway (updated: 3/24/2008)
Beginners Guide to Roebling Road Raceway (updated: 3/24/2008)
FCR Drivers Education - Technical Inspection Form (updated: 1/5/2009)
Upcoming Events
September-11-10
Driver Education Series at Roebling Road Raceway, Savannah, GA
Driver Education Series at Roebling Road Raceway, Savannah, GA
September 11th -12th - Driver Education Series at Roebling Road Raceway, Savannah, GA. The Florida Crown Region will be holding this DE.
Contact Kania Greer, at fcrregistrar@hotmail.com for registration information.
To register for this event, go to www.clubregistration.net and complete the entry form.
The Wingate Hotel by Wyndham, 15 Sylvester C. Formey Dr. Savannah, GA 31408, Phone# 912.544.1180, will be our host hotel for this event. Contact them directly for special PCA club racing rates.
Contact Bob Linville, Event Chair, at cblinville@earthlink.net for any other information.
For more information, contact Bob Linville