Allegheny Region is hosting their annual Watkins Glen driver education weekend on Saturday and Sunday May 2-3, 2020. Allegheny Region driver education events always fill up fast, so register early. We would hate to see you on the wait list!
Cost:$465
Allegheny Region is hosting their annual Watkins Glen driver education weekend on Saturday and Sunday May 5-6,2018. Allegheny Region driver education events always fill up fast, so register early. We would hate to see you on the wait list!
Cost:$465
Allegheny Region is hosting their annual Watkins Glen driver education weekend on Saturday and Sunday May 5-6,2018. Allegheny Region driver education events always fill up fast, so register early. We would hate to see you on the wait list!
Cost:$440
This event is closed for registration; HOWEVER, there are still spots open for our last two events. If you have been thinking about doing a DE consider the PittRace or Mid-Ohio events. We encourage you to sign up.
Allegheny Region is hosting their annual Watkins Glen driver education weekend on Saturday and Sunday May 6-7, 2017. Allegheny Region driver education events always fill up fast, so register early. We would hate to see you on the wait list!
Cost:$425
Registration closes April 22, 2017 at 11:59 pm
Pitt Race Turn 7
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:
Running in the Fog at Mid-Ohio
Porsche 951 on Track
The 2013 season is here. Come and begin to experience what performance driving is all about. We’ll be managing 3 drivers education events on some North America’s most beautiful tracks. Events are Saturday & Sunday with a invitation only “lapping day” on Friday for instructors and highly experienced students.
Click here for great read by our own Ralph Gaudio explaining why you SHOULD do a DE!
We are returning to 3 favorites: Watkins Glen, Pittsburgh Race, and Mid-Ohio.
Again, we’re planning to joining forces with NORPCA to run at Nelson Ledges. This along with a few Autocrosses and a Car Control Clinic thrown in will keep us very busy!
If you are looking for the Supporting Material for Track events (such as the Participant Guide, Track map, run-group assignments, etc) go here: 2013 DE Supporting Materials
| Location | Date | Student Cost | Contact | Register |
| Watkins Glen (NY) | May 10 – 12 | $405 | Bob Nadin | ARPCA-WGI-2013 |
| Nelson Ledges (OH) | June 14 – 16 | $265 | Skip Wolfe | http://norpca.org |
| PittRace (PA) | August 10 & 11 | $380 | Scott Mores | ARPCA-PittRace-2013 |
| Mid-Ohio (OH) | Sept 20 – 22 | $395 | Dale Rabeneck | ARPCA-MidO-2013 |
Read about the tracks: |
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Watkins Glen (May 10-12)As you probably know, Watkins Glen International (nicknamed “The Glen”) is an auto race track located near Watkins Glen, New York, at the southern tip of Seneca Lake. Long known around the world as the 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, the World Sportscar Championship, Can-Am, NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, and the IndyCar Series. We run the 3.4 miles Grand Prix configuration which is enjoyed by both new as well as experienced drivers. On Friday we will host a lapping day for instructors and very advanced students. The DE will run Saturday and Sunday. Our spousal auxiliary will be arranging activities for those who are not interested in being at the track.
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 Watkins Glen Track Map |
Nelson Ledges Road Course (June 14-16)In June we are combining forces with the NORPCA region to run at Nelson Ledges in Garrettsville, OH. This will be a two day DE. On Friday there will be a “944fest” for which people who are into running their 944’s on track can participate.
Nelson Ledges is a two-mile, seven turn road course, with a rich history of sports car and motorcycle road racing. It is a user-friendly facility that is well suited to a variety of racing and motor sports related activities. In years past, the Longest Day of Nelson, a 24-hour race was run with “Showroom Stock” through racing prototypes. Come run with us and capture some of this spirit.
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Pitt Race (Aug 10-11)Pitt Race (formerly known as BeaveRun) is a relatively new facility just 20 minutes north of Pittsburgh International Airport and is a welcome addition to the Western Pennsylvanian region. With it’s North Track, a 1.4 mile course and the Vehicle Dynamics Area (VDA), 5+ acres of pavement for auto-crossing and car control PIRC caters to new drivers as well as seasoned professionals.
This event is perfect for first time participants! For all “newer” DE divers we structure the event to include a combination DE and Car Control Clinic. In addition to time on the main track we include specialized, in-car instruction with specific activities on the Skid Pad, Slalom Course and Threshold Braking Course on the VDA.
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 Pitt Race (PIRC) Track Map |
Mid-Ohio (Sept 20-22)The Mid-Ohio road course is one of the great auto racing facilities and is nestled in the rolling hills of Lexington, OH. This 2.4 mile technical road course is enjoyed by both new as well as experienced drivers.
Put this on your calendar now! Mid-Ohio is beautiful mid-September. On Friday we will host a lapping day for instructors and very advanced students. The DE will run Saturday and Sunday. Our spousal auxiliary will be arranging activities for those who are not interested in being at the track.
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 Mid-Ohio Track Map |
All types of vehicles are welcome!In addition to Porsches, we have Audis, BMWs, Corvettes, Lotuses, Mazdas, Minis, Subarus (just to name a few) come and participate. All that is required is that you have valid state inspection and a safety inspection completed by your local mechanic. First time on Track?First time? No worries. Our club excels in making sure your experience is safe and enjoyable. You will be paired with an instructor who will be knowledgeable in driving your type of car at speed. Your day will begin with a drivers meeting, move to classroom instruction and then out onto the track. We run rain or shine – many drivers find that running in the rain is just as enjoyable – the major difference is everything just happens at lower speeds. You will also need a SNELL 2005-rated helmet. All of this will be covered in the detailed student information packet that we’ll provide before the event. Watch what it’s like to do a DE here:
Registration ProcessDriving event registration is conducted online through MotorsporReg (MSR) at http://arpca.motorsportreg.com. We use MSR to manage the events and communicate with you about up-coming events as well as specific details about events for which you have registered. If you have not used MSR before there is a 2 step process:
Registration for DE’s typically open January 1st of the specific year. 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 60 days before the event. If you need to cancel before this time there is no penalty. 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. Maintain your Driving Resume in MSRIn order to place you in the correct run group we need you to maintain your “Driving Resume” in MSR. ARPCA maintains in our online log book all driving events that you have participated in since 2009. We need you to supplement this with any other driving experience that you have had “at speed.” Include:
A recommended format is shown to the right. Note: There are differences between SCCA and NASA racing and Performance Driving at an ARPCA DE. We will evaluate the total body of driving experience when placing an individual into a run group. |
Watkins Glen International
Our fist Drivers Education event of the season is at Watkins Glen. It will be held on Saturday and Sunday, May 11 and 12. Over the last two years we have sold out this event. We’re again limiting the number of students to 100.
There will be a lapping day for experienced drivers on Friday, May 10th. This year we will again be renting garages so you can hide from the elements – be it sun or rain!
As you probably know, Watkins Glen International (nicknamed “The Glen”) is an auto race track located near Watkins Glen, New York, at the southern tip of Seneca Lake. The facility is owned by International Speedway Corporation. It was long known around the world as the home of the United States Grand Prix, which it hosted for 20 consecutive years (1961–1980), but it has been home to road racing of nearly every class for over 50 years, including Formula One, the World Sportscar Championship, Can-Am, NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, and the IndyCar Series. We run the 3.4 miles grand prix configuration which is enjoyed by both new as well as experienced drivers.
The Spousal Auxiliary has a great time at DE’s
The “spousal auxiliary” will again be coordinating off-track activities for non-drivers. They go out all three days (Friday, Saturday and Sunday) to antique shops, flea markets and wineries. Bring your significant other along and make it an extra long weekend. This group has a Great time!
No worries. Our club excels in making sure your experience is safe and enjoyable. We will walk you through every step of the process. You can contact us with any questions.
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| General DE Forms and Links |
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| 2012 Mid-Ohio Information |
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| 2012 Pitt Race (BeaveRun) Information |
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| 2012 Watkins Glen |
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| Other Interesting Materials |
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Running at Watkins Glen
The 2012 season is here. Come and begin to experience what performance driving is all about. We’ll be managing 4 drivers education events on some North America’s most beautiful tracks. Events are Saturday & Sunday with a invitation only “lapping day” on Friday for instructors and highly experienced students.
We are returning to 3 favorites: Watkins Glen, Pittsburgh International Race Complex (previously known as BeaveRun), and Mid-Ohio.
[Cancelled – We’re disappointed to announce that we’ve needed to cancel our new new venue for 2012 – Summit Point Circuit (SPC.)]
We will also joining forces with NORPCA to run at Nelson Ledges. As a result, in 2012 we will have a DE every summer month (May – September.) This along with a few Autocrosses and a Car Control Clinic thrown in will keep us very busy!
Supporting Material for Track events is here.
LocationDateStudent CostContactRegister
| Watkins Glen (NY) | May 11 – 13 | $405 | Bob Nadin | ARPCA-WGI-2012 |
| Nelson Ledges | June 15 – 17 | $380 | Skip Wolfe | http://norpca.org |
| Summit Point Circuit Cancelled | July 5 & 6 | $380 | Dale Rabeneck | ARPCA-SPC-2012 |
| PittRace (PA) | August 25 & 26 | $380 | Scott Mores | ARPCA-PIRC-2012 |
| Mid-Ohio (OH) | Sept 14 – 16 | $395 | Dale Rabeneck | ARPCA-MidO-2012 |
Read about the tracks: |
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Watkins Glen (May 11-13)As you probably know, Watkins Glen International (nicknamed “The Glen”) is an auto race track located near Watkins Glen, New York, at the southern tip of Seneca Lake. Long known around the world as the 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, the World Sportscar Championship, Can-Am, NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, and the IndyCar Series.
We run the 3.4 miles Grand Prix configuration which is enjoyed by both new as well as experienced drivers. On Friday we will host a lapping day for instructors and very advanced students. The DE will run Saturday and Sunday.
Our spousal auxiliary will be arranging activities for those who are not interested in being at the track.
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Watkins Glen Track Map |
Nelson Ledges Road Course (June 15-17)In June we are combining forces with the NORPCA region to run at Nelson Ledges in Garrettsville, OH. This will be a two day DE. On Friday there will be a “944fest” for which people who are into running their 944’s on track can participate.
Nelson Ledges is a two-mile, seven turn road course, with a rich history of sports car and motorcycle road racing. It is a user-friendly facility that is well suited to a variety of racing and motor sports related activities. In years past, the Longest Day of Nelson, a 24-hour race was run with “Showroom Stock” through racing prototypes. Come run with us and capture some of this spirit.
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Cancelled – Summit Point Circuit (July 5&6) – CancelledCome join us at Summit Point and create a mini-holiday July 4th for you and your family in this historic region. Our spousal auxiliary will be arranging activities for those who are not interested in being at the track.
We will be running on the Summit Point Circuit (SPC). SPC a 10-turn, 2.0-mile (3.2 km) road course that features a 2,900-foot (880 m) main straight. This original circuit opened in 1970. The Main Circuit was repaved in the Fall of 2007.
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 Summit Point Circuit Track Map |
PittRace (Aug 25-26)Pittsburgh International Race Complex (PittRace- formerly known as BeaveRun) is a relatively new facility just 20 minutes north of Pittsburgh International Airport and is a welcome addition to the Western Pennsylvanian region. With it’s North Track, a 1.4 mile course and the Vehicle Dynamics Area (VDA), 5+ acres of pavement for auto-crossing and car control PIRC caters to new drivers as well as seasoned professionals.
This event is perfect for first time participants! For all “newer” DE divers we structure the event to include a combination DE and Car Control Clinic. In addition to time on the main track we include specialized, in-car instruction with specific activities on the Skid Pad, Slalom Course and Threshold Braking Course on the VDA.
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Pitt Race (PIRC) Track Map |
Mid-Ohio (Sept 14-16)The Mid-Ohio road course is one of the great auto racing facilities and is nestled in the rolling hills of Lexington, OH. This 2.4 mile technical road course is enjoyed by both new as well as experienced drivers.
Put this on your calendar now! Mid-Ohio is beautiful mid-September. On Friday we will host a lapping day for instructors and very advanced students. The DE will run Saturday and Sunday.
Our spousal auxiliary will be arranging activities for those who are not interested in being at the track.
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Mid-Ohio Track Map |
All types of vehicles are welcome!In addition to Porsches, we have Audis, BMWs, Corvettes, Lotuses, Mazdas, Minis, Subarus (just to name a few) come and participate. All that is required is that you have valid state inspection and a safety inspection completed by your local mechanic.
First time on Track?First time? No worries. Our club excels in making sure your experience is safe and enjoyable. You will be paired with an instructor who will be knowledgeable in driving your type of car at speed. Your day will begin with a drivers meeting, move to classroom instruction and then out onto the track. We run rain or shine – many drivers find that running in the rain is just as enjoyable – the major difference is everything just happens at lower speeds. You will also need a SNELL 2005-rated helmet. All of this will be covered in the detailed student information packet that we’ll provide before the event.
Registration InformationDriving event registration is conducted online through MotorsporReg at http://arpca.motorsportreg.com. We will also be using this system to communicate electronically with you going forward, so we ask that you log on to and verify/update your vital information. Once online, you may amend your username and password if you wish to do so and register for events. It is critical that we have a current valid email address for you. Please remember to update your information in the future should there be any changes.
Event registration is not complete unless you pay. Payment may be accomplished on line via the Pukka Software system by VISA, MASTERCARD or ACH CHECK.
WAIT LIST – Student 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. |
Running at Watkins Glen
The 2011 season is here. Come and begin to experience what performance driving is all about. We’ll be managing 3 drivers education events on some North America’s most beautiful tracks. Events are Saturday & Sunday with a invitation only “lapping day” on Friday for instructors and highly experienced students. Supporting Material for Track events is here.
Again this year we will be partnering with the North East Region (NER) PCA running on two spetacular tracks in Canada.
| Location | Date | Student Cost | Contact | Register |
| Watkins Glen (NY) | May 13 – 15 | $405 | Bob Nadin | Completed |
| Calabogie (ON) | July 7 – 9 | $580 | Mark Keefe | clubregisteration.net |
| Mt. Tremblant (QE) | July 11 – 13 | $595 | Mark Keefe | clubregisteration.net |
| BeaveRun (PA) | August 20 – 21 | $380 | Scott Mores | Here |
| Mid-Ohio (OH) | September 23 – 25 | $395 | Dale Rabeneck | Here |
Read about the tracks we will be visiting: |
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Watkins Glen (May 13-15)Nicknamed “The Glen”, this track located near Watkins Glen, NY, at the southern tip of Seneca Lake. It is well known around the world as the home of the United States Grand Prix, which it hosted for 20 consecutive years and also has been home to road racing of nearly every class of racecar for over 50 years.
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Watkins Glen Track Map |
BeaveRun (Aug 20-21)This relatively new facility just 20 minutes north of Pittsburgh International Airport is a welcome addition to the Western Pennsylvanian region. With it’s North Track, a 1.4 mile course and the Vehicle Dynamics Area (VDA), 5+ acres of pavement for auto-crossing and car control BeaveRun caters to new drivers as well as seasoned professionals.
Track Information: BeaveRun
Registration: Here Event Chair: Scott Mores BeaveRun Event Materials:here. |
BeaveRun Track Map |
Mid-Ohio (Sept 23-25)The Mid-Ohio road course is one of the great auto racing facilities and is nestled in the rolling hills of Lexington, OH. This 2.3 mile technical road course is enjoyed by both new as well as experienced drivers.
Track Information: Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course
Registration: Here Event Chair: Dale Rabeneck Mid-Ohio Event Materials:here. |
Mid-Ohio Track Map |
Come with us on a Canadian adventureARPCA is coordinating with the North East Region PCA (NERPCA) visits to two Canadian tracks in July. You can choose to attend one or both. Why not consider making this a bit of a vacation!
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Calabogie Motorsports Park (July 7 – 9)Approximately 5 hours northeast of Toronto Calabogie Motorsport Park has been recognized as one of the most aesthetically pleasing driving facilities in North America thanks to the proximity of its woodlands, its adherence to the natural topography of the site and the sheer drama of its course design.
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 Calabogie Track Map |
Circuit Mont-Tremblant (July 11 – 13)Located in one of the most gorgeous settings in the world for a race track the layout is a classic for racers. The track is bordered by Lake Moore and Devil River (La Diable). This 2.6 mile course was initially built in 1964 and hosted races for F1 and Champ Car. During the early 2000’s the track has been significantly upgraded. In the evenings you’ll also be able to enjoy music at a nearby Blues Festival.
Track Information: LCMT
To Register: clubregisteration.net For more Information, contact: Mark Keefe |
 Mont Tremblant Track Map |
All types of vehicles are welcome!In addition to Porsches, we have Audis, BMWs, Corvettes, Lotuses, Mazdas, Minis, Subarus (just to name a few) come and participate. All that is required is that you have valid state inspection and a safety inspection completed by your local mechanic.
First time on Track?First time? No worries. Our club excels in making sure your experience is safe and enjoyable. You will be paired with an instructor who will be knowledgeable in driving your type of car at speed. Your day will begin with a drivers meeting, move to classroom instruction and then out onto the track. We run rain or shine – many drivers find that running in the rain is just as enjoyable – the major difference is everything just happens at lower speeds. You will also need a SNELL 2005-rated helmet. All of this will be covered in the detailed student information packet that we’ll provide before the event.
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