Driver Education

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What is PCA Driver Education?

Driver Education is an opportunity for you to learn what you and your car can do at higher speeds than those legally seen on the highways. These are strictly supervised events hosted at road race tracks where you are instructed on driving the race line at progressive speed depending on your ability. The goal is simply to teach you how to drive your car well with emphasis on smoothness and consistency.

Drivers are placed into different run group levels based on their experience and skill. The two beginning levels require an instructor in the car with you so that you correctly and safely learn the techniques of performance driving on a track. It is not racing, nor are these even timed events, and there are strict rules about passing and behavior on the track. You can drive at whatever pace is comfortable for you, and it's an excellent chance to learn car handling techniques that can be invaluable in unexpected situations that arise on the street.

You car can be driven "as is" (with the addition of a fire extinguisher) but you do have to wear an approved helmet. Street tires are fine when you're first starting off in the beginning levels.

Though it may sound intimidating, Driver Education is a unique experience that's guaranteed to be fun! DE is open to any PCA member with a driver license, male or female. Check out some of the links below to learn more about these events. Come join some of your fellow DER members at any of the events scheduled below. It won't be long before you too become a "track junkie"!

Useful Links to learn more about Driver Education

Northeast Region PCA - This site has all you need to know about student manuals, information on what to bring, driving techniques, use of flags, and more.

Dale & Adam's Track Schedule - A very complete listing of all available track events for the entire East, along with contact information on the hosting clubs.

Schedule of DER Members attending the 2004 season DE events

Join us at any of the events listed below! If you are a DER member and would like to have your name added to those attending simply email us.

2004 Track Schedule

Last Update on 01/14/2008

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Ned Steve Joe Russ Rod Brian Sally Linc

March

3/31 [Wed]: Lime Rock: Hudson Valley PCA 1

April

4/1-2 (Thurs-Fri): Lime Rock: NNJR PCA 2

4/19 [Mon]: NHIS: BMW WMC 1

4/29 [Thurs]: Lime Rock: Schattenbaum PCA

4/30 [Fri]: Lime Rock CVR PCA

May

5/1 (Sat): Lime Rock CVR PCA

5/7-5/9 [Fri-Sun]: Watkins Glen; Trackmasters

5/10-5/11 [Mon-Tue]: NHIS: Metro NY PCA M 2 1 2 2 2

5/19-5/20 [Wed-Thu]: Watkins Glen (Advanced): Hudson Valley PCA & Hudson Champlain PCA 2

5/21-5/23 [Fri-Sat] Mid-Ohio; NNJR PCA 3

5/28-5/30 (Fri-Sun): Mont Tremblant: NER PCA

5/28-5/30 [Fri-Sun]: NHIS: North Country PCA 3 2 1 2 2

5/31-6/1 (Mon-Tues): Watkins Glen; Niagara PCA 2 2 M M

June

5/31-6/1 (Mon-Tues): Watkins Glen; Niagara PCA 2 2

6/7 [Mon]: NHIS: BMW WMC 1

6/14-6/16 [Mon-Wed]: Mont-Tremblant: Rennsport PCA 3

6/25 [Fri]: Watkins Glen (Instructor Invitational): Zone 1 PCA 1 1 1 1 1

6/26-6/27 [Sat-Sun]: Watkins Glen: Zone 1 PCA 2 2 2 2 2

6/28-6/29 [Mon-Tue]: Watkins Glen: Connecticut Valley PCA 2 2 2

July

7/8-7/9 [Thus-Fri]: Mont Tremblant: NER PCA M 2 2 M

719 [Mon]: NHIS: BMW WMC 1

7/23-7/25 [Fri-Sun]: Mosport: Northern New Jersey PCA & Upper Canada PCA 3

August

8/6-8/8 [Fri-Sun]: Mont-Tremblant: Rennsport PCA M 3

8/20-8/22 [Fri-Sat]: Lime Rock: CVR PCA 2

8/20-8/22 [Fri-Sun]: Watkins Glen: Northern New Jersey PCA 3

8/23-8/24 [Mon-Tues]: NHIS: NCR PCA M 2 2 2 2