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Saturday
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June 14-15, 2008
Virginia International Raceway
Grand East Course Event
General Event Information
Performance
Driving Seminars
- Two-day High-Speed Drivers Education
- Saturday and Sunday, June 14-15, 2008
- Friday evening and Saturday morning Tech Inspections
- Virginia International Raceway,
Grand East 4.2 mile course
(One of the 2 Longest tracks in North America), Alton, VA
- Both In-car (on-Track) and Classroom
Instruction
- Instructors assigned to students
- Sponsored by Mazda Driving Associates,
LLC
Virginia International
Raceway (VIR)
- VIR's Grand East Course is a technically
challenging 32+ turn 4.2 mile long course with significant altitude
and camber changes
- World Class facility, voted
one of the top 6 road courses in the country
- Over 500' in elevation changes, many decreasing, increasing, on and off camber turns and undulations, a "roller coaster" track
- Located in the rolling hills
of southern Virginia; Alton, Virginia is 14 miles east of Danville,
on the Virginia-North Carolina state line
Registration
- MDA participants on average
historically receive eight ~27 minute sessions (216 minutes or 3.6 hours) for
the weekend of on-track time.
- On-track time is weather and
safety conditions permitting.
- Assignments will be into 4 student
run groups based on driver experience and vehicle type. For the Grand East 4.2 mile course we average 40 students per run group, ensuring
quality track time. Pictures on the main page included car show
participants that were not in the drivers school.
- Historically, MDA events sell
out ahead of time, early registration is encouraged to ensure
your participation. Note: eligibility is determined by online PayPal date or hard copy
receipt of your application and fee, sorted by postmark date.
- Registration is available for
non-Mazda owners/vehicles, the event is open to all manufacturers.
- Detailed information/schedule/etc. are
provided to students ahead of time via email
- See Fees and Cancellation policy
for monetary issues.
Instruction
- Classroom sessions tailored
to experience levels
- In-car Instructors assigned
to students for on-course activities
- Many students qualify for solo
driving after demonstrating basic safety skills and appropriate
on-course behavior
Requirements
- Students and Instructors drive
their own vehicles
- Participants must be 18 years
of age
- Possess a current drivers licenses
- Maintain current automobile
insurance
Equipment
- Helmets required, Snell 2000 or
better rating
- Long Sleeve shirts and long
pants (cotton) are required while on track
- Vehicles must pass a technical
inspection before being allowed on the race track
- The pre-inspection section of
the Tech Form should be completed prior to the event.
- Participants should ensure that
their vehicles are in proper working order, you are responsible
for completion of a detailed pre-inspection form ahead of time.
- Participant's vehicles that do not pass technical inspection
will not be allowed to drive on the track until their vehicle is repaired
and may have to forfeit their entrance fees. Technical Inspection
forms are available online.
Rollbars required
for Convertibles
- Convertibles are required to
be equipped with four point (or better) structural rollbars with
substantial rearward bracing that passes through the decking
and bolts to the uni-body structure of the vehicle itself. Bolt-on
hardtops structurally do not qualify.
- Rollbars are not required for
Coupes or Sedans.
- The top of your helmet must
NOT exceed the height of the rollbar.
- If any doubt, rollbar questions
should be addressed during early registration, well in advance
of the event.
- Rollbar structure and height
is mandatory. Driver's fees subject to forfeiture.
Damage to
VIR Property
- Respect VIR property to be invited
back.
- VIR Rules and Regulations are
posted on the event page and should be read ahead of time.
- An individual causing damage
to VIR property or requiring excess consumables is directly liable for all costs involved. This
is typical of driver education events.
Arrival Times
- Technical Inspections start
Friday night around 5:30PM to 7:00PM at VIR Main Paddock tech barn. Tech inspections are strongly encouraged Friday evening to beat the rush Saturday morning.
- Trailer drop-off times are restricted
to 5:30PM to 6:30PM on Friday night at VIR.
- Arrive at the Main (North) paddock,
Virginia International Raceway at 6:45 AM. Technical inspections resume Saturday morning at 7:00 AM and close at 8:00 AM for class.
- Classroom instruction is mandatory
each day. The morning driver's meetings are mandatory each day.
If you have any questions contact
Dave Nugent.
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