2 Day Driving School at Atlanta Motorsports Park
Atlanta Motorsports ParkAbout this event
The Audi Club of Georgia is hosting a 2-Day Driving School at Atlanta Motorsports Park, presented by Audi North Atlanta!
Atlanta Motorsports Park (AMP) is a road course designed by famed Formula One architects, Hermann Tilke. At AMP's heart is a 2-mile road course with 141 feet of elevation changes, technical course layout, high speed straights and two ‘signature’ corners designed to pay homage to famed European race courses; Belgium’s Spa-Francochamps and the iconic ‘Carousel’ from Germany’s Nürburgring.
Students and Instructors must hold a valid membership in Audi Club North America (ACNA).
The driving school will be held October 11 and 12, 2014.
Classroom Sesssions:
This is a driver's education school and is not practice for any racing or speed contest. All participants are required to attend classroom sessions designed to teach vehicle dynamics and driving techniques. These sessions will continue throughout the day to help participants understand the fine art of precision driving.
Helmets:
AMP requires that all participants wear SA rated helmets. This means SA2005, SA2010 and SA2015 helmets will be the only specifications accepted. No M helmets will be allowed.
Tech Inspections:
You will be encouraged to have a qualified individual/mechanic inspect your vehicle and verify its safety. This inspection should occur within four weeks of the event. You are solely responsible for insuring that your vehicle is safe before you come to the track. Failure to present a completed Pre-Event Tech Inspection Report or failure to pass the tech inspection will disqualify you from participation in the event and your entry fee will be forfeited. Tech sheets are available for downloading from the clubs website.
You will need to have your Pre-Event tech inspection form filled out by your mechanic no more than 30 days prior to the event. By having your car pre-teched you save a lot of time during the check in process.
Other Requirements:
All participants must present a valid driver's license and be at least 18 years of age. Seat belts (same type for both driver and passenger) must be securely anchored to the floor and/or stock mountings. This is not a racing school but rather a safe, high speed driving school, conducted on a race track under close supervision by experienced instructors. You will learn how to handle and control your vehicle. This will help to prepare you for emergencies that may occur in normal driving situations. It will also allow you to explore your capabilities as a driver and those of your vehicle. At no time will you be pushed or encouraged to go any faster than is comfortable for you. All participants will be organized into run groups in accordance with experience, skill, and type of vehicle.
Medical Information Form:
Completion of the Medical Information Form is required. A sealed envelope will be provided and this form will be delivered to the rescue personnel before driving begins. After conclusion of the event, your envelope and its contents will be returned to you or shredded.
Sound Restrictions:
Atlanta Motorsports Park has a strict 98dB limit 50 feet from the edge of the track (on both sides of the track). This is due to the zoning requirements imposed by Dawson County, and closely monitoring sound levels is the only way to ensure they remain open. If necessary, AMP has two vendors who have developed low cost, removable, baffles designed to lower the sound level of your exhaust.
Hotel Information
We have secured rooms, at a discount rate, at the Comfort Inn in Dawsonville:
127 Beartooth Parkway
Dawsonville, GA 30534
(706) 216-1900
Reference "Audi Club" to secure the group rate.
Rates are as follows:
- Double queen - $75.99 per night
- King – $80.74 per night
**ACT FAST as space is limited!**
Registered Attendees
A link to the event packet was included in the confirmation email you recieved upon completing registration!
Event requirements
The Audi Club of Georgia is particularly interested in getting new faces to our events...
We foster a relaxed learning environment and stress progression at your own pace. In-Car instruction is the standard for all beginners and you'll share the track with drivers of similar experience. Read our Driver's School Overview on our Web site or at ACNA's site: www.AudiClubNA.org for more information.
Membership Requirements
All students must be a member of Audi Club North America (ACNA) to participate.
NEW Instructors - please read completely
If you have not instructed for a Audi Club of Georgia Driver's School before, please contact Eric King (Event Master) and include a driving/instructing resume if possible. Only upon review and approval, will you be notified that you have been added to our system. Only then will the "instructor" payment option to be shown when you register. Please do not pay the student amount, expecting to instruct. (yes - it's happened...) While a refund can be made - additional costs will be incurred to cover the MSR percentage taken at the student amount.
Pricing:
Saturday and Sunday Driving School
Students - $400
Instructors - $100 deposit*
Insructors must complete all sessions with their student(s) and submit completed student evaluation(s) in order to receive their deposit back. Deposit refunds will be given when the instructor submits their written student evaulations Sunday afternoon.
Helmets (*Please make note of updated minimum ratings)
Participants must wear helmets bearing Snell 2005 or later certification. This certification (SA2005, or SA05 / SA2010, or SA10, or SA2015 / SA15) MUST BE visible for the helmet to be allowed. Helmets are available to rent via a 3rd party (Discovery Parts). AMP requires that all participants wear SA rated helmets. This means SA2005, SA2010 and SA2015 helmets will be the only specifications accepted. No M rated helmets will be allowed.
Registration Requirements:
BEFORE REGISTERING, please review the following requirements and information:
- All registrants must be 18+ years old licensed driver.
- Each car must pass tech inspection(you are encouraged to have car pre-inspected)
- A failure to meet safety checks or by submitting an incomplete Technical Inspection form will disqualify students from event and cause a forfeiture of entry fee.
- Equal seat belt restraints required for driver and instructor.
- Lights, turn signals, etc must be operating.
- Must be a current member of the Audi Club North America.
Convertible Requirements:
For such vehicles to be allowed to participate, the minimum requirements are:
1) A four point roll cage consisting of a main hoop behind the front seats with two rear braces.
2) A four and preferably five point safety harness.
3) Arm restraints are recommended but not required at this time.
Removable hard tops are not considered structural roofs. The only exception is if they meet minimum requirements set by the racetrack/motorsports facility. SUVs, trucks, and vans are not allowed.
Additional Information:
- Event Master: Eric King
- Chief Instructor: John Sullivan
- Classroom Instructors: Melonie Sullivan, John Sullivan, TBA
Event Insurance:
Participants should consider obtaining supplemental insurance for their vehicle. While some insurance carriers will cover you in the case of an on-track accident, others will not (and may even drop you). Lockton Affinity provides Agreed Value physical damage coverage for your vehicle while you are participating in our event. Please note that drivers are still responsible for any damage to the track.
You can learn more and apply for Lockton Affinity's HPDE Insurance Program here: https://hpdeins.locktonaffinity.com/Coverage.aspx?pID=5380
Registered Attendees
A link to the event packet was included in the confirmation email you recieved upon completing registration!
Update: 10/5/2014
**We have turned on the wait-list for students, but not instructors. Advanced Students will be moved from wait-list and registered immediately, intermediate will likely get in, as well. Novice students will be wait-listed until we get more instructors.**
