Seattle Area

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@nikon_fm can you give more info on the education day? kinda intersted and want to read more on that. thanks.

daleks

I'd be interested in doing this this Summer as well.

One Day High Performance Driving | ProFormance Racing School

I found that link on the Pacific Raceways site. Anyone here don this?

binto100

A few years ago my wife and I did a one day stint with Proformance Racing (it was all Mini Coopers, my wifes car). It was fun, very educational, and well run. It would be much more interesting in the Z.

Did I read somewhere that a few people are interested in doing a mid-week run in June around south Mt. Ranier?

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Nikon FM

Yes. I'm thinking possibly the third week due to weather and snow melt/wet roads.

What timing /days work for those interested?

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binto100

I have a pretty flexible schedule myself. Do you guys tend to get up and go or is it more of a social event?

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Nikon FM

Probably a combination……. I guess. Places to take pics, stop and eat all are part of this too so definitely social.

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daleks

Keep us posted. Ideally by then I'll have my coilovers on and a DSLR. If we can do a mid-week venture that'd be ideal. I telecommute so I'm super flexible, and there will be less traffic on a Wednesday than a Saturday.

djpathfinder

When you're on the track are there other drivers on at the same time (ie cars jockeying for position or trying to pass you)? I just don't want to be worrying about my skills while learning and worrying about another driver not being careful...especially if I use my own car.

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binto100

We weren't allowed to pass that I can recall. Your best bet is to call Proformance and go over the program because you definitely do not want to be out your comfort zone or be around those that may fancy themselves as being better than they are. "Oh sorry dude, I thought I could out brake you on turn 2. Will that cost much for you to fix?".

I honestly don't know car racing protocol at all but I raced go karts for several years and testosterone is testosterone.

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Nikon FM

With Porsche and BMW clubs at least at Pacific Raceways the driver in front is required to signal to let people pass in designated passing zones on the track……no signal no pass. Of course if a slower individual does not signal after some time they will be flagged off of the track. Black flag = not good!

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Nikon FM

MotorsportReg.com : Online registration management tools for driving and social events

The above link has a listing for all driving events……..everywhere, but you can narrow down the list by searching x miles from your zip code.

1. Register for a driver's skills day with the Porsche club….usually held at Bremerton speedway. The is the first step and is open to anyone/car. ~$80 including SA2005 helmet rental.

2. Join either the BMW or ALPHA ROMEO car clubs (they can run with the Porsche club at the Driver's Ed days….high speed driving at Pacific Raceways)…..cost is club dependent

3. Car inspection based on the Porsche Clubs criteria ~$100. More information can be found at:
Driver Education | At the Track | PNWR | PCA

4. Sign up for a high speed or drivers education day on: MotorsportReg.com : Online registration management tools for driving and social events and pay ~$200 ish
5. Attend the ground school "seminar/class" ~2 hours and $10 and you are good to go for the track.

Essentially this is not racing but training on how to drive your car fast.

What is really cool about the "classes" is that there are some seriously high end cars that come. These people just want to experience driving their cars quickly on the track and minimize the chance of rubbing paint.

There are definitely different options out there to get on the track but the above is most of the process I went through.

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