Our next driver's education event will be February 20-21, 2010 at Arroyo Seco Raceway.  This is a very fun track and we always have a great time.  We will run counter-clockwise one day and clockwise the other.  No timing will be done.  Instructors will be available and happy to help out. The track is a short 20 minute drive from Deming, New Mexico, east on 1-10 to the Akela Flats exit. You can see the track on the right just before the exit.

Registration: Register by using the  online registration link on our "Home Page".

Cost: The cost for both days is $200 on or before February 17, 2010 and $240 thereafter. The cost for one day (either Saturday or Sunday) is $120 on or before February 17, 2010 and $140 thereafter. We will be driving clockwise on Saturday and counter-clockwise on Sunday. This provides better continuity for our classroom sessions as we refer to the numbered turns in the clockwise direction both days.

Hotels:  The Holiday Inn will be "race central", at $59.95/night. Please note breakfast is NOT INCLUDED with the room. Other local hotels are Best Western, Days Inn, Comfort Inn, Motel 6, and the La Quinta Inn and Suites; all of which are in Deming. You can also camp at the track.

• HOLIDAY INN - EXIT 85 & I-10, Deming, NM (575)546-2661
• 30 rooms blocked
• Reduced Rate of $59.95, plus taxes
• You MUST** mention Porsche Club of America to receive the reduced room rate, and reduce the number of blocked rooms
• Reservation (credit card secured) cut-off is noon, Friday, September 17th (one week prior)
• Restaurant will open at 6:00am Saturday and 6:30am Sunday. They will have a private room for our group.
• The restaurant will offer a breakfast buffet for $7.95 plus drinks and tip.
• Please join us for breakfast even if you do not stay at the Holiday Inn.

Food:  There is generally no food available at the track, so bring plenty of food for lunches and snacks. Don't forget to bring adaquate water to drink. There will be a warm-up dinner on Friday night for those coming to Deming early. We will meet at 7:00pm at Adobe Deli, 3970 Lewis Flats Rd, (575) 546-0361 That's a few miles west of the Arroyo Seco track off of the old State highway 249 or about 11 miles East of Deming. Please be sure to mark the registration form if you intend to come on FRIDAY evening. The traditional Saturday night dinner will again be at Si Senior in downtown Deming. We will take a headcount at the track on Saturday in order to reserve seats for all. You don't want to miss this one!

Tech:  All cars MUST be pre-teched for this event. Print tech sheet and take to qualified mechanic who will put the car on a hoist and check important suspension components, brakes & safety items so that our tech procedure at the track is minimized (streamlined).

Helmets:  PCA rules require helmets meeting either the current or previous Snell Certification. Snell 2000 helmets (SA or M) may still be used until the SA 2010 helmets become available later this fall (November), otherwise 2005 or the new 2010 (either SA or M) will be required. We usually have a limited number of helmets available for rental at the events.

Advanced Drivers & Instructors:  A 2lb fire extinguisher mounted to a steel bracket within reach of the driver is required. An ABC extinguisher, available at Lowes or Home Depot, will suffice. However, please realize that these chemicals are corrosive if you use the extinguisher. Halon & Cleanguard extinguisher chemicals are non-corrosive.

Suggested Reading:

• 'Speed Secrets', by Ross Bentley (available at amazon.com, buy.com, and others).  Copies have been spotted at Borders bookstore.
• Here is a street practice guide you can use now to prepare.
• A description of hot laps in both the clockwise and counterclockwise directions and track information. (Takes awhile to load!)

Tentative Schedule:

• Friday: Warm-up dinner
• 7:00 pm:  Dinner at Adobe Deli
• Saturday: We will be driving the course clockwise
• 7:00 - 8:30:  Registration
• 7:00 - 8:30:  Tech Inspection
• 8:30 - 9:00:  Mandatory Driver's Meeting
• 9:00 - 9:30:  Instructors on track and classroom session for those new to the track
• 9:40 - 5:00:  Cars on track according to assigned groups
• 7:00 pm:  Dinner at Si Señor's
• Sunday: We will be driving the course counter-clockwise
• 8:00 - 8:15:  Mandatory Driver's Meeting
• 8:15 - 8:45:  Chalk Talk for the counter-clockwise line
• 8:55 - 4:00:  Cars on track according to assigned groups

Have this tech inspection form (pdf format) filled in prior to the event, and review Zone 8 Autocross, DE, & Time Trial Rules for 2009.

• Consider a Driving Event Gift Certificate for someone new to these events or to reward someone who has been participating all along. Then consider participating yourself!