2013 DE Supporting Materials

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This area includes links to information and materials that will help you prepare for DE. We create a new page for each year. The sections below provide general information as well as specific details for each of the driving events. The sections will be updated with more details before each of the events. The page is structured as follows:
- General DE Forms and Links: This section provides links to key topics that are applicable to all DE’s. These range from the safety form you must have completed to on-track insurance options.
- Information for specific DE’s: These sections will include information specific to a given drivers education event. This includes:
- Participant Guide: This provides all of the “need to know” items about the specific track and how ARPCA manages the event at this track. Mandatory reading!
- Lapping day Addendum: For specific events where we include a lapping day this document will outline the “need to know” items for those who are participating.
- Track Map: Turn-by-Turn instructions for the track. Review this material to prepare yourself for the event.
- Event Schedule: The specific schedule for each event
- Run Group Assignments: Who is grouped into which run group
- Garage Assignments: When garages are rented by ARPCA the the track this document identifies who is in each garage bay
- Other “Interesting Materials” Supporting your on-track habit These materials are additional information about on-track driving.

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General DE Forms and Links
- Safety & Tech Inspection Form: 2013 Safety & Tech Form – Used for all DE events. Print this out and have it completed by an authorized technical facility before attending the event.
- ARPCA DE Novice Primer: ARPCA DE Primer – Designed for those new to drivers education, this is an introduction to DE’s explaining what to expect and how to prepare for an event.
- Article – Why not DE?: Why NOT do a Drivers Education [DE]? This is an article by one of our Chief Instructors, Ralph Gaudio, providing great insight into DE’s. Very worthwhile reading…
- Driver Training Manual: Drivers Training Manual – Developed by Porsche Owners Club (POC), this is a VERY GOOD document. If this is your first DE (or you are looking to improve your driveing capabilities) take time to review!
- Racing Equipment (including Helmets): Apex Performance – Apex Performance has been a strong sponsor to ARPCA. They have created a promocode ARPCA Members can use online to order or call and mention ARPCA on phone orders. You will save 10% on most items over $75 (and 10% on ALL helmets). If you order your helmet from Apex Performance you will also receive a free fleece lined helmet bag and cotton headsock and free ground shipping. This is a good deal all around!
- HPDE Insurance: High Performance Drivers Eduction (HPDE) Insurance – offered by Lockton Affinity. Note, most standard insurance policies do not cover on-track incidents. Not all tracks are covered. Check with Lockton Affinity for specific availability.
2013 Watkins Glen Materials
- Participant Guide: WGI Participant Guide Review this before attending the event. This includes key information including directions, hotel information, access times to the track, etc.
- Lapping Day Addendum: LD Addendum Addendum to the Participant Guide for Lapping Day details.
- Track Map: WGI Track Map Turn-by-Turn instructions for WGI.
- Event Schedule: Event Schedule
- Run Group Assignments: Run Group Assignments
- Garage Assignments: Garage Map
- Lapping Day Participants: Lapping Day Participants
2013 Pitt Race Materials
- Participant Guide: Pitt Race Participant Guide Review this before attending the event. This includes key information including directions, hotel information, access times to the track, etc.
- Track Map: Pitt Race Track Map Turn-by-Turn instructions for Pitt Race.
- Event Schedule: Not yet developed
- Run Group Assignments: Not yet developed
- Garage Assignments: Not yet developed
2013 Mid-Ohio Materials
- Participant Guide: Mid-Ohio Participant Guide Review this before attending the event. This includes key information including directions, hotel information, access times to the track, etc.
- Track Map: Mid-Ohio Track Map Turn-by-Turn instructions for Mid-Ohio.
- Event Schedule: Not yet developed
- Run Group Assignments: Not yet developed
- Garage Assignments: Not yet developed
Other Interesting Materials Supporting your on-track habit
- Tire Database: Tire & Pressure DB – This is a great reference for information about tires – not specific to DE’s but expect that our DE participants will be most interested.
- Wheel – Tire Size Calc: Wheel / Tire Calculator – This tool helps determine wheel / tire fitment. It is a bit technical but can be very helpful.
- Ultimate Speed Secrets: High Performance Driving Book Book from Ross Bentley on performance driving.
- Track Videos: Hooked on Driving Videos This “for profit” drivers education organization has published a very good set of videos. There are a number that you can review in preparation for your first DE – or – just to get the “driving juices” flowing.
- Teen Driving School: Video – Example Car Control Clinic Experience – THis video provides a good perspective on what happens at a Car Control Clinic event. Take a quick view!
- Misc Video: Video – Killed myself when I was Young A reminder that the laws of physics have not changed in the last 100 years (great footage and a good recording.)