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January High Performance Driver Education

January 18 - January 19

FCR DE at Roebling Road on 1/18 – 1/19

Porsche Club of America’s Driver Education Program provides a safe, structured and controlled teaching and learning environment. The PCA DE Florida Crown  Program is designed so that participants can improve their driving abilities and acquire a better understanding of vehicle dynamics and driving safety. Participants 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.

One giant word of caution: this adventure can become very addictive. Our instructors will teach you to drive your Porsche the way Stuttgart designed it to be driven. PCA DE schools are run in a safe and controlled environment on a closed course. Like any new sport your instructor will guide you into this exciting world of high performance driving. These weekends are great sources of stories for the Monday morning coffee break. You will have dreams about various turns and wake up with memories of your instructor yelling BRAKE or DON’T LIFT. These schools are truly the only safe way to learn the engineering dynamics that went into the development of this famous racing marque. However, it is noted that PCA DE 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!

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Event Fees

Entry Type Fee Description
Driver – PCA Member $405.00
Driver – Non PCA Member $450.00
Instructor $0.00
Non-Driving Instructor $0.00

 

 

 

Registrar
John Pellerin jfpell@hotmail.com / 518-813-5045
Location Roebling Road Raceway
Event Dates 01/18/25 – 01/19/25
Registration Dates
10/01/2024-1/14/2025
Description Florida Crown Region’s Driver Education Series will host its next DE event, open to PCA and non-PCA members, at Roebling Road Raceway on January 18 and 19, 2025. We welcome all makes and models, including convertibles with the proper roll over protection. Please note: RRR DOES NOT currently permit EVs (electric vehicles) on-track.

***Special note about convertibles: Any Porsche convertible or Cabrio delivered with factory-installed roll-over protection meets the minimum standards for PCA DE events. In these cars we recommend the soft-top be in the up position or the hardtop installed. If the top is in the down position, an arm restraint system (SFI and/or FIA approved) must be used. If a convertible does not have factory-installed roll-over protection, a roll bar or roll cage must be installed, which satisfies the “broomstick” test (the driver’s helmeted head is below a bar placed on top of the roll bar and windshield frame). All Targa tops must be installed unless there is additional roll-over protection. All sunroofs must be in the closed position. The windshield frame alone is not considered to be factory roll-over protection. All cars entered in the event must have fenders attached to the vehicle body at all four wheels.

The event requirements are:
(1) Drivers must be 18 or older with a valid driver’s license
(2) Your vehicle must be inspected by an ASE mechanic within thirty days of the event and this requirement includes Instructors. A confirmation email with a link to the approved tech inspection form will be emailed to you once you complete and pay for your registration – the tech form is always available in the event files section of this event and is named: FCRtechform523.pdf. The tech form must be fully completed and signed by the inspecting facility, as well as the driver.
(3) As of January 1st, 2022, SA2010 / SAH2010 helmets are no longer accepted at PCA events. You must have an SA2020 / SAH2020 or SA2015 / SAH2015 helmet (no motorcycle helmets permitted).
(4) It is mandatory that a Head and Neck Restraint (HANS), or similar, to be used in cars with harnesses.
(5) Cars can be shared but each driver must register individually and run in a different run group.
(6) If you have a mechanical issue on track (i.e., dropping of fluids such as oil, coolant, etc.) that requires oil dry absorbent to be used, you are responsible for the cost.

Our events are multi-purpose with a focus on teaching drivers with little to no track experience the fundamentals of high-performance driving. We also accommodate those that have advanced skills. Note that this is NOT A TEST & TUNE NOR RACING event, but drivers’ education. If your desire is for T & T or racing, please do NOT register for this event.

REGISTRATION: You must perform two things to be confirmed.
1. ENABLE eSignatures and sign the PCA LIABILITY WAIVER.
2. Make payment (if applicable).

Please note that If you have NOT signed the waiver or have NOT paid, your registration will be placed on a waiting list. First come – first served. These events are very well attended and routinely fill and close for registration 10 days prior to the date of the event.

Your registration fee includes a Friday night pizza social at the track and one event T-shirt. You have the option to order additional t-shirts.

NOTE: We have a new hotel for this event. Our HQ hotel will be the Comfort Inn & Suites, Savannah Airport, 1 Clyde E Martin Drive, Savannah, GA 31408, exit #104 off of I95. The event room rate is $99.00/night. Please call the hotel directly to reserve your room and indicate you’re with Florida Crown PCA. The hotel’s phone # is 912-965-1551. Cut-off date is 12/27/24. If you’re calling the hotel after this date, they may still honor the $99.00 rate, if rooms are still available.

Apex Performance, our on-site track support partner, will be attending this event on a reduced basis. Linda will have select items with her as she will not be bringing their trailer to this event. She will set-up in the corner of the Snack Shack on Saturday from 7:00 am until noon and will be offering rental helmets, tire gauges, communicators, some HANS devices (limited number) and few sets of gloves. Rental helmets can be had by contacting Linda, either at 843-299-0997 or www.apexperformance.net. For $100.00, Apex will ship a helmet to the address you indicate and include a return shipping label for your return of the helmet to Apex after your DE weekend. Please reach out to Linda with sufficient time for packing and shipping a rental helmet to your designated address (cut-off for shipping is January 10, 2025).

Please note that the event Registrar will assign the run group. Each selected car number is assigned to a single car per event (not per run group). The driver is responsible for their car numbers (the event does not provide them).

CAMPING: Camping for the weekend is permitted at the track. All campsites are first-come, first-served, so please do not contact the track for a spot. Not all campsites have water. Also, there is no RV Dump Station at RRR. Please select the appropriate option and make payment on club registration. The fee is $50 for RVs and $20 for tents for the weekend and covers the cost of nighttime security at the track.
NOTE that upon entrance to the track, RRR will ALSO charge you an additional fee for electric use of $25 for RVs (30 /50 Amp) and a $10 fee for tents (110). This is payable at the gate. When you pay for electricity at the gate, you will be given a sticker to be placed on your power cord, indicating that you have paid. RR staff will be checking for these stickers and collecting fees from anyone without one.

MEDICAL: HPDE events will expose participants to mental stress, high acceleration, turning, and braking. You will also encounter high temperatures, loud noises, and vibrations.
For your safety and the safety of others, you should be in good health and free from untreated high blood pressure, heart, back, or neck problems, motion sickness, or other conditions that could be aggravated by participation in this type of event. Contact your physician if you have questions about your participation.

GARAGES: there are 12 garages at the track, with rates of $60 for one day and $80 for two days. RRR does take names for these, and has a “list”, but does not collect money until the driver arrives at the track. Please contact RRR at 912-748-4205.

TRACK-DAY INSURANCE: Your standard auto insurance usually does not cover driving your car on a racetrack. Here is a link to our preferred vendor for track-day insurance:
www.hagerty.com. There are other insurers offering track day insurance, e.g., Lockton Insurance.

Questions? You can contact Event Registrar, John Pellerin via email at jfpell@hotmail.com or Chief Driving Instructor, Jim Burnett, via email at 111margaret@att.net.

Addt’l Payment Info. NA
Refund Policy
A full refund (minus any fees that club registration may charge for processing) up to 30 days prior to the event. One year credit to a future Florida Crown DE event from 7 days to 29 days prior to the event. NO REFUNDS from 6 days prior to the event. If you have any questions, please contact the Registrar

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Indemnity Policy
The undersigned hereby agrees to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless, PCA, it’s zones and regions, as well as the inspector, from any and all claims or demands arising directly or indirectly from any incorrect iand/or inaccurate statements set forth in this form. I understand that the technical inspection performed on my car and my helmet is solely for meeting the minimum standards of vehicle preparation for the Florida Crown Region PCA’s High Performance Driving Event. No warranties or guarantees are implied or expressed by the passing of the inspection that is performed. I acknowledge that the safe condition and operation of my vehicle is entirely my responsibility. I take full and sole responsibility for any vehicle problems, malfunctions, or damages that may occur in connection with the operation and performance of my vehicle prior to, during, or subsequent to the Event. I acknowledge that HPDE events expose participants to mental stress, high acceleration, braking and turning, as well as the possibility of high temperatures, loud noises, and vibration. I am in good health and free from untreated high blood pressure, heart, back or neck problems, motion sickness, or other conditions that could be aggravated by participation in this type of event. Contact your physician if you are unsure or have questions about your participation. I certify that I have no physical or mental impairments that might interfere with my safe operation of the vehicle.

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Details

Start:
January 18
End:
January 19
Event Category:

Venue

Roebling Road
1135 Roebling Road
Bloomingdale, GA 31302 United States
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Organizer

Marty Flack
Email
martyflackcfp@gmail.com