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      06-11-2021, 07:01 PM   #14
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Originally Posted by JayR_e92 View Post
I've never done an HPDE event let alone ever driven on a track, but I REALLY want to.

What steps do I need to take to sign up for an event? Does one just pay online then show up and drive or is there more to it?

Thanks in advance
Disclaimer, I coach with most of the below except Pro Drive including working as a paid coach.

ProDrive, Hooked on Driving, and Cascade Sports Car Club all offer excellent Novice programs. All three include some level of out of car instruction + in car instruction throughout the day. HOD and CSCC have Zoom meetings the week leading up to the event for first timers.

ProDrive: www.prodrive.net
Hooked On Driving: www.hookedondriving.com (go to Pacific Northwest Region)
Cascade Sports Car Club: https://cascade.motorsportreg.com

Portland BMW Club also offers novice groups with a paired instructor, it's a bit more laid back but still a great offering. The other 3 listed above are a bit more structured for novices. Their sign ups are also on MSR: https://www.motorsportreg.com/orgs/p...-bmw-club/hpde

I would steer clear of Track Night in America. They do not offer instruction, no vetting of driver skills for run group assignments, etc. I've been there a few times, and #noped right the fuck out of that.
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