About this event
GRAND PRIX REGION IS HAVING OUR DAY AWAY FROM WORK
DRIVER’S EDUCATION and ZONE 8 AX
$150.00 NO HIDDEN FEES FOR A DAY OF GREAT DRIVING
MONDAY MARCH 29th AT STREETS OF WILLOW SPRINGS, ROSAMOND, CA
WE ARE THRILLED TO BE SPONSORED BY HOUSE AUTOMOTIVE
PLEASE REASE READ THIS BEFORE PROCEEDING
UNFORTUNATELY ONCE AGAIN DUE TO COVID 19 EVERYONE MUST HAVE ENOUGH EXPERIENCE TO BE CLEARED TO DRIVE SOLO
WE WILL NOT BE ABLE TO HAVE NOVICES AT THIS EVENT
THE PORSCHE CLUB OF AMERICA AND THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA HAS MADE IT CLEAR WE MUST WEAR A MASK IN PUBLIC AND PRACTICE PHYSICAL DISTANCING - INSTRUCTION IS NOT POSSIBLE TO MEET THE SIX-FOOT RULE FOR THIS EVENT!
IF YOU LIVE WITH SOMEONE, AND ONE IS AN INSTRUCTOR, YOU MAY BE TOGETHER IN ONE CAR
We will do Sunday CHECK IN at the event hotel and FINAL TECH INSPECTION
CHECK IN AND FINAL TECH INSPECTION WILL BE DONE ON MONDAY MORNING ALSO STARTING AT 7 AM UNTIL THE DRIVER’S MEETING AT 8:15 AM AND AGAIN AFTER THE MEETING
AS ALWAYS, WITHIN 30 DAYS OF OUR EVENT YOUR CAR MUST BE INSPECTED BY A SHOP LISTED ON THE ZONE 8 WEBSITE, USING THE TECH INSPECTION FORM AVAILABLE ON THE ZONE8.ORG WEBSITE
PLEASE COMPLY WE DO NOT WANT TO BE IN A POSITION SEND ANYONE HOME BECAUSE YOUR TIRES OR BRAKES DO NOT MEET MINIMUM STANDARDS OR OTHER ISSUES
https://www.zone8.org/events/tech_stations.php
IF YOU WISH TO BE IN THE AX YOU MUST CLASSIFY YOUR CAR
IF YOU HAVE MODIFICATIONS TO YOUR CAR YOU MUST CLASSIFY YOUR
LINK IS JUST BELOW - SAFETY EQUIPMENT MAY BE REQUIRED
http://zone8.pca.org/CarClass/Default.aspx
EVENT HOTEL - BEST WESTERN DESERT POPPY INN
Address: 2038 W. Ave. I Lancaster, CA 93536
Phone: (661) 418-0550
MENTION PORSCHE CLUB FOR RATE of $104
THIS EVENT IS RUNNING CLOCKWISE
PLEASE CONTINUE TO REQUIREMENTS AND ENSURE YOU QUALIFY TO DRIVE SOLO BEFORE YOU REGISTER
Event requirements
REQUIREMENTS
PLEASE READ - THE REVIEWS ARE EXCELLENT!!!
i. A minimum of 4 days of instructor signed-off DE or Time Trial days are required before a Novice can be signed off by the Chief Driving Instructor as qualified to drive solo
ii. Alternatively, if a driver has completed a minimum of 4 days of autocross, performance driving school, or equivalent, they may be eligible to drive solo with a minimum of 2 days of instructor signed off DE or TT events,and approval of the GPX Chief Driving Instructor
iii. A PCA region or zone Chief Driving Instructor has the authority to sign off a driver as qualified to drive solo if determined that that driver’s previous experience is at least the equivalent of the
requirements stated above
a. This might include a license from another organization or other experience. The CDI may determine that additional experience in the form of a single PCA DE or TT (or more) be required before the sign-off.
b. Non-PCA events may be acceptable.
c. This experience shall be accumulated over a period of at least 6 months, but not more than 24 months.
https://www.zone8.org/assets/docs/2020/2020Z8Rules.pdf
Section VI for More Information DE Rules
Novices will not be allowed to participate because we cannot allow two people in a car for instructional purposes but, if you have driven with us previously as a novice but have not been signed off to drive solo, but think you are qualified to drive solo, you need to speak with either Skip Carter or Nick Perdikardis prior to the event
No special equipment needed for stock classes |
OPEN CARS WITH NO ROLL OVER PROTECTION MUST HAVE A ROLL BAR |
HELMET REQUIREMENT YOU MUST HAVE A MINIMUM OF A 2010 SA OR M HELMET TO PARTICIPATE A VERY Limited number of Helmets are available for rental on registration page on this site HELMET UPGRADES NEEDED FOR 2022 PLEASE REMEMBER |
CAR NUMBERS MUST BE 8" HIGH BLUE PAINTERS TAPE IS FINE OR CONTRAST TAPE IF APPROPRIATE FOR CAR COLOUR |
YOU MUST SHOW YOUR COMPLETED TECH FORM FROM THE SHOP THAT DID YOUR INSPECTION
IF YOU ARE PARTICIPATING IN THE AUTO CROSS YOU NEED TO CLASSIFY YOUR CAR
NONE STOCK CARS MUST be classified for modifications - Some cars with modifications may require safety equipment
To Classify your car please go to Zone8.org - click on Events at the top of the page and then Event Rules - Car Classification - on the left side is a menu - please register and then proceed to complete the information so that you are able to classify your car
PLEASE NOTE THAT RULES CHANGES OCCURRED IN 2021 RECLASSIFY YOUR CAR IF YOU DID NOT IN LAST YEAR
If you require help you may contact our Chief Driving Instructor -
NICK PERDIKARIS AT nickperdi@gmail.com
Drivers Must Wear Long Sleeved Cotton Shirts and Long Legged Cotton Pants with Closed Toed Shoes