Are you interested in attending a brief event to learn about what’s involved in participating in a High Performance Driver Education (HPDE) event? You’ll attend a 30-minute classroom led by Carol Neal, ARPCA HPDE Co-Chair, followed by driving your own car on the Pitt Race track with an ARPCA driving instructor (no helmets, and at highway speeds) for a few “parade” laps.
Please reply to women@arpca.com no later than May 19 if you intend to register. If we get a minimum of five participants, we will host this event exclusively for the Women of ARPCA! Read more
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with questions about participating in any DE event. Click on event track name below to directly register. Our three events this year are:
WATKINS GLEN INTERNATIONALFriday, May 1 – Sunday, May 3. See you in 2021 per NY State Governor Mario Cuomo.
PITTSBURGH INTERNATIONAL RACE COMPLEX (PittRace), Friday, July 31 – Sunday, Aug 2. See why our “home track” has become a destination for road racers from around the country. 2019 had a loooong wait list. Sign up right away! (Drivers 50% Full, Lapping Day 50%)
MID-OHIO SPORTS CAR COURSE, Friday, September 11 – Sunday, September 13. Due to the ongoing pandemic, CDC guidelines and Ohio mandates, ARPCA has determined it is in the best interest to postpone our Mid-Ohio DE until 2021.
See you at the track!
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Below are all our upcoming events in chronological order for the next 60 days or so… Events are selling out quickly so do NOT wait to sign up…
Business Meeting – March 2019 – Thursday March 14 7:00PM
Thursday March 14, 2019
Location: Forza Motorsports
2555 Leechburg Road, Lower Burrell, PA 15068
Time: 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Contact: president@arpca.com
New & All Member Dinner – Sunday March 24th
An invitation to current club members to enjoy a Sunday afternoon with our NEW members at the annual All Member Dinner. This year we return to the fabulous venue, Blue North. The owner, Grainne Trainor is reserving the restaurant for our club exclusively on Sunday, March 24, 2019 beginning at 4 p.m. Come out and join us for this wonderful tradition!
Drivers Ed 101 (DE101) – NEW FOR 2019! – Saturday March 30 2:30-5PM
Ever wonder what it would be like to
drive yourcar in a safe
controlled environment with an instructor
on a racetrack?
Want to find out what goes on at an ARPCA Drivers Ed Event?
Want to learn much more about your car and its performance?
Want to try this in a no-stress atmosphere at a nominal fee?
THEN THIS EVENT IS FOR YOU!WHEN: Saturday, March 30, 2019 from 2:30-5:00 p.m.
WHERE: Pittsburgh International Race Complex (PIttRace), 201 Penndale Rd., Wampum, Pa. 16157 PA Turnpike Exit 13; Rt. 18 north thru two stoplights; Penndale Rd. .7 miles on left after second light.
COST:$25 – Incl. 45-min class DE intro & paced laps on track in your car.
NO HELMETS — NO SPECIAL CAR PREPARATION NECESSARY
REQUIREMENTS TO PARTICIPATE:
MINIMUM 18 YEARS OLD
VALID DRIVERS LICENSE
STREET LEGAL CAR (all makes/models welcome)
QUESTIONS:Carol, Barrie, or Frank, the ARPCA track committee at track@arpca.com.
MUST REGISTER BY MARCH 15. SPACE IS VERY LIMITED! (Over 50% Full – Register NOW!)
REGISTER ON MSR HERE (WAITLIST ONLY!) : Create user profile and sign up.
Spring Car Detailing Clinic – Saturday April 6, 2019
Car Detailing Session at To the Limit Motorsportz
To the Limit Motorsportz is hosting ARPCA for a car detailing session at their shop in Saxonburg, PA.
There is no cost for this session. Bring your Porsche and learn various detailing techniques.
REGISTER ON MSR HERE : Create user profile and sign up.
ARPC
ARPCA 2019 Driver’s Educations Registration Now OPEN
WATKINS GLEN INTERNATIONAL Friday, May 3 – Sunday, May 5. (Drivers 99% Full, Lapping Day 99%, Garages Waitlist) Drive your car on the iconic road racing circuit in upstate New York. This event sells out EARLY each year. Don’t wait to register!
PITTSBURGH INTERNATIONAL RACE COMPLEX (PittRace), Friday, July 26 – Sunday, July 28. (Drivers 40% Full, Lapping Day 65%) See why our “home track” has become a destination for road racers from around the country. Last year we had a long wait list. Sign up right away!
MID-OHIO SPORTS CAR COURSE, Friday, September 6 – Sunday, September 8.(Drivers 35% Full, Lapping Day 45%, Garages 65% Full) From first-time track drivers to those with many years of experience, Mid-Ohio has something to challenge any driver.
All three events are open for registration – click event venue for details and to register:
Contact the ARPCA Track Chairs, track@arpca.com , or Dave Palmer, ARPCA Chief Driving Instructor, chief.instructor@arpca.com with questions.
ARPCA’s Online Clothing Store – Perfect Clothing, Outerwear and Accessories to Show Your Club Pride!
New items approved featuring Porsche script on an assortment ARPCA merchandise. Click on image above, follow ‘Merchandise’ menu item on club site or type the following in your favorite web browser: arpca.com/store
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Sign up now as TireRack Street Survival, AutoCross School, and AX#1 are Coming Soon – SPACE IS LIMITED!
Saturday June 17th – 8:30AM – 4:30PM – Tire Rack Street Survival Car Control Clinic
ARPCA members know any New/Newer Drivers?
ARPCA is hosting our first driver school geared to new teen drivers. If you know of new licensed drivers, son, daughter, grand-child or neighbor please let them know about a fun way to learn more about handling their car. They do not need to be an ARPCA member!
Primary emphasis of Tire Rack Street Survival® is a “hands-on” driving experience in real-world situations! We use your own car to teach you about handling limits and how you can control them. Students will become more observant
of traffic situation they find themselves in. They will learn to look far enough ahead to anticipate unwise actions of other drivers. As students master the application of physics to drive their cars, they will make fewer unwise driving actions themselves.
It’s about more than driving – it’s about LIVING! Thanks to support of Tire Rack, Michelin, Enterprise, BWM CCA Foundation, Pitt Ohio Express and Moon Township Ford we offer this event at a very low cost of $75.00. Space is limited.
Wednesday May 31st – 11:00aM – Porsche Touring Crew Lunch Returns for 2017! Venture to Café Chocolade, a locally owned business with a European feel – located in Oakdale. Meet fellow Porsche enthusiasts to enjoy lunch and be part of the parking lot Porsche display. You will not be disappointed by the view or the cuisine!
Saturday June 3rd – 8:00AM – AUTOCROSS Returns – School & Event
Morning autocross school and afternoon open autocross event.
Autocross school is for all levels of driving. During the morning school, drivers will learn about and experience vehicle dynamics through a series of exercises: braking, turning, accelerating, understanding the course, and driver development. The school has been developed as much for the novice as for those who want to improve their existing skills. Instructors will be prepared to teach everyone from first-time students to seasoned, veteran drivers. All students who sign up for the autocross school will be automatically registered for the afternoon autocross.
Wednesday June 7th – 6:30PM – An ARPCA Evening at Narcisi
Join the ARPCA membership for an evening at the Narcisi Winery! This event was a huge success last fall, so we have again reserved the private pavilion at the Narcisi Winery!
PVGP 2017 Registration Open
In 2017 ARPCA celebrates the 40th anniversary of the Porsche 928 being named European Car of the Year, the first time ever, and since, a sports car has been awarded such honor. Race weekend highlights include:
Great news… ARPCA will host a 2017 Club Race which includes the PCA 944 Cup Nationals East ! Bill Sulouff leads helm as ARPCA Club Race Chairman with Past President George Patterson as Club Race Sales/Sponsor Chair.
Get involved with all the racing excitement! To help either race-side or with sponsorship – send a quick email to either (or both) ensuring you are included on next communication:
Final call to register for ARPCA’s First Road Rally of 2017 – This Sunday!
Plus lots of other events on the near horizon…
Sunday April 30th – 10:30AM – Spring Road Rally – First Rally or 2017!
Forecast says 84F – Come on and exercise your Porsche’s legs!
The spring rally route is set and features some pretty intriguing back roads with some misdirection thrown in to play with your sense of direction. The two hour rally route should be enough to put some heat into your Porsches cold tires from its long winter nap.
Saturday May 13th – 9:00AM – Meguiar’s Car Detailing SessionFast Company – 1201 William Flinn Hwy, Glenshaw, PA 15116 hosts ARPCA for a car detailing session featuring a representative from Meguiar’s, a top line provider of automotive car solutions.
Wednesday May 31st – 11:00aM – Porsche Touring Crew Lunch Returns for 2017! Venture to Café Chocolade, a locally owned business with a European feel – located in Oakdale. Meet fellow Porsche enthusiasts to enjoy lunch and be part of the parking lot Porsche display. You will not be disappointed by the view or the cuisine!
Saturday June 3rd – 8:00AM – AUTOCROSS Returns – School & Event
Morning autocross school and afternoon open autocross event.
Autocross school is for all levels of driving. During the morning school, drivers will learn about and experience vehicle dynamics through a series of exercises: braking, turning, accelerating, understanding the course, and driver development. The school has been developed as much for the novice as for those who want to improve their existing skills. Instructors will be prepared to teach everyone from first-time students to seasoned, veteran drivers. All students who sign up for the autocross school will be automatically registered for the afternoon autocross.
Wednesday June 7th – 6:30PM – An ARPCA Evening at Narcisi
Join the ARPCA membership for an evening at the Narcisi Winery! This event was a huge success last fall, so we have again reserved the private pavilion at the Narcisi Winery!
Saturday June 17th – 8:30AM – 4:30PM – Tire Rack Street Survival Car Control Clinic
ARPCA proudly presents the 2017 Tire Rack Street Survival program in Pittsburgh!
Primary emphasis of Tire Rack Street Survival® is a “hands-on” driving experience in real-world situations! We use your own car to teach you about handling limits and how you can control them. Students will become more observant of traffic situation they find themselves in. They will learn to look far enough ahead to anticipate unwise actions of other drivers. As students master the application of physics to drive their cars, they will make fewer unwise driving actions themselves. They will understand why they should always wear their own seatbelts, and why they should insist that their passengers wear seatbelts, too.
It’s about more than driving – it’s about LIVING! Thanks to support of Tire Rack, Michelin, Enterprise, BWM CCA Foundation, Pitt Ohio Express and Moon Township Ford we offer this event at a very low cost of $75.00. Space limited.
PVGP 2017 Registration Open
In 2017 ARPCA celebrates the 40th anniversary of the Porsche 928 being named European Car of the Year, the first time ever, and since, a sports car has been awarded such honor. Race weekend highlights include:
Click on the good Dr. above for complete PVGP details and to register!
Fri July 14 – Glacier Tour Rally & Welcome / Kick Off Party (Sponsored by Porsche Cars NA)
Sat July 15 – Intl Car Show, Porsche Top 10 Concours, Catered Tailgate, Vintage Car Races, Door Prizes and More
Sun July 16 – Porsche Car Show Day 2, Catered Tailgate, Vintage Car Races featuring MANY ARPCA Members to cheer on!
ARPCA Club Race…… Is on! October 13-15, 2017 – PittRace
Great news… ARPCA will host a 2017 Club Race which includes the PCA 944 Cup Nationals East ! Bill Sulouff leads helm as ARPCA Club Race Chairman with Past President George Patterson as Club Race Sales/Sponsor Chair.
Get involved with all the racing excitement! To help either race-side or with sponsorship – send a quick email to either (or both) ensuring you are included on next communication:
The smell of fall is in the air and that means its time to run to cones one last time at the almost famous “Airport Autocross.” Register HERE!!!
Join ARPCA as we run the cones one more time for 2015 on October 24th. The schedule for the day will be as follows:
Schedule:
Gates open 8am
Open Course walk 8:15-9:30
Registration begins 8-9:15
Tech 8:30-9:30
Guided course walk 9:30
Drivers meeting 9:45
First Car off 10:00
Number of runs will be determined by number of participants – There will at least be 4 runs per driver in the AM and 4 in the PM session
If multiple drives in one car must register separately!
Autocross (AX) will give you the opportunity to test yourself and develop your own skill set, as well as learn the limits of your vehicle in a safe and controlled environment. All events are based around a course made of traffic cones and each lap timed for each driver. AX seldom exceeds speeds of 60 mph and has no “wheel to wheel” competition.
Be a part of the fourth and final record setting ARPCA DE in 2015 at Mid-O September 12 & 13 (plus lapping day for those approved Fri Sept 11). Tim, Drake and Paul have already put on three outstanding DEs in 2015 at Watkins Glen and PittRace so join them for the finale at Mid-O. Garages are 100% sold out and only a few a few spots for students and instructors remain – don’t miss out on the fun!
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ARPCA’s Car Control Clinic is a PERFECT opportunity to learn more about you, your new car, or to to brush up on excellent defensive driving skills in a safe environment. The Car Control Clinic is hands-on, in-car training consisting of classroom discussion of vehicle dynamics and human dynamics followed by four hours of in-car instruction. This is a great course for drivers of new to them cars, new drivers and not so new drivers alike.
More details here but sign up NOW – Space is limited and event SELLS OUT EVERY YEAR!
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Drive with us at some of America’s greatest tracks!
The 2015 season sill be here soon. Plan to come experience what performance driving is all about. We’ll manage 4 drivers education events on some North America’s most beautiful tracks. Events are Saturday & Sunday with a invitation only “lapping day” Friday for instructors and highly experienced students.
Watkins Glen International (nicknamed “The Glen”) is located near Watkins Glen, New York, at the southern tip of Seneca Lake. Long known around the world as home of the United States Grand Prix, which it hosted for 20 consecutive years (1961–1980). The Glen has been home to road racing of nearly every class for over 50 years, including Formula One, World Sportscar Championship, Can-Am, NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, and IndyCar Series.
We run the 3.4 miles Grand Prix configuration which is enjoyed by both new and experienced drivers. Friday we host lapping day for instructors and very advanced students. DE runs Sat and Sun.
Participant Guide:WGI Participant Guide Review before attending. Includes directions, hotels, access times, etc.
Pitt Race is just 20 minutes north of Pittsburgh International Airport and is a welcome addition to the Western PA region. It’s North Track, a 1.4 mile course and the Vehicle Dynamics Area (VDA), 5+ acres of pavement for auto-cross and car control – PIRC caters to new drivers as well as seasoned professionals.
This venue and event is perfect for first time participants!
In 2015 the long anticipated South Track opens in time for our August Event. North and South Tracks combined will provide an awesome course with 19 turns over 2.75 miles… in our own backyard!
Pitt Race south track tour, low speed for studying:
PIRC North Track Only
PIRC Full Course – North & South Track Combined
Mid-Ohio (Sept 11-13) DONE!
A road course which is one of the great auto racing facilities nestled in the rolling hills of Lexington, OH. This 2.4 mile technical road course is enjoyed by drivers of all skills.
Put this on your calendar now! Mid-Ohio is beautiful early-September. Friday we host a lapping day for instructors and very advanced students. DE runs Sat and Sun.
Participant Guide: Review before attending. Includes directions, hotels, times, etc.
In addition to Porsches, we have Audis, BMWs, Corvettes, Lotuses, Mazdas, Minis, Subarus (just to name a few) come participate. All that required is a valid state inspection and 2015 Safety & Tech Inspection (Form Here) completed by a qualified Porsche mechanic.
The earlier you sign up the better we are able to plan – there is limited downside. When registering for an event you will be asked for a credit card. We will not charge your credit card for the event until approximately 30 days prior to event. Due to significant track deposits, each event has a specific cancellation policy which can be found in the MSR registration. Keep your data current! It is important that we have a current valid email address for you. Please remember to update your information in the future should there be any changes.
What happens if the event is sold out? You are put on a wait list. Both Instructor and Driver applications are accepted on a first come, first serve basis, provided all eligibility requirements have been met. There are a limited number of Student spaces available for our events. This number may vary from one venue to another. The event registrar will inform you of your status (confirmed or waitlist) before the event.
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Car Detailing Session at To the Limit Motorsportz
To the Limit Motorsportz is hosting ARPCA for a car detailing session at their shop in Saxonburg, PA.
There is no cost for this session. Bring your Porsche and learn various detailing techniques.
