About this event
Please join the Audi Club of North America New Jersey Chapter and the Motorsports Rehabilitation Foundation for the 2nd Annual Twilight HPDE at Pocono Raceway on Saturday, September 7th, 2013.
The event is open to all levels of experience and all makes and models.
The event will take place on the newly paved and widened North Course.
Students and Solo Drivers $199
Instructors Run Free!
Why Attend?
After the great success from last year's Twilight event, we had no choice but to do it again! Last year was the first Twilight event ever to be held at Pocono Raceway with over 100 drivers attending, this year's event will only be better!
Lessons and skills learned at these events really do transfer to everyday driving, as numerous former students attest to all the time. Many prior students report avoiding accidents thanks to things they learned at these events. Many others report simply enjoying their daily commute more knowing more about themselves and their cars. There really is no better way to improve your skills.
One of the goals upon which the Audi Club North America was founded was the idea that driving skills can and should be improved with practice in a controlled environment. After all, how better to enjoy your car than to be confident that you really know how it will react in all situations? This event will be held at a racetrack due to ample space, no oncoming traffic, plenty of runoff room, and workers before each corner with flags to warn drivers of any upcoming danger. Despite being at a racetrack, the event is not competitive, is not timed, and most certainly is not racing.
The Night
Twilight runs and operates similarly to any other High Performance Driver Education event however, Twilight takes place during the day into the night. We will have approximately 12 site lights set up to illuminate the corners of the turns. Allowing drivers to experience high performance driving as though they were at the 24 Hours of Le Mans or Daytona.
Twilight also offers drivers the opportunity to experience new challenges in HPDE driving. Students will learn how to adjust their vision for night time driving and learn new key tools such as not "over driving" the headlights and the importance of creating new night time "reference" marks. The Twilight schedule will give each run group a progression into darkness where the exciting new challenges will become more apparent as the daylight becomes fainter. Each turn of the North Course will be illuminated aiding drivers in each brake zone and through each corner. Various locations throughout the pit and paddock will be lit as well.
Many car clubs throughout the Southern United States hold night time HPDEs simply because normal daytime temperatures are too hot during the racing season in these areas to safely and comfortably run track events. Many cars benefit from the cooler night time temperatures, ultimately increasing the horsepower they are able to generate with the less stressful environment.
Location
The event will be run on the North Course at Pocono Raceway in Longpond, PA. The "North Course" features a 1.5 mile road course with 9 challenging turns and utilizes a portion of the high bank oval and turn 3 of the NASCAR circuit.
ACNA-NJ will be occupying the entire Pocono Raceway Facility for Saturday Night September 7th, 2013.
There will be a full service paddock space. Amenities on this circuit include concession buildings, event garages, cafeteria and fuel pumps.
We have secured the entire track with the help of Pocono Raceway to provide this unique experience!
And managed to keep the cost low!
Students will be separated into four groups based on your driving experience. Every student will receive in-car instruction by some of the best HPDE instructors.
Instructors will be assigned one or two students and will also receive the same amount of time on track as students.
Instructors: If you would like to instruct but have not previously instructed with ACNA-NJ, please e-mail our Chief Instructor, Scott at slynn@acna-nj.org with your experience and contact information.
The Twilight Event schedule will be:
(same as a normal track event only starting at 4:00pm versus 8:00am)
Gates open at 4:00pm
(Trailer/car drop off available all day Saturday)
Registration and Tech Inspection from 4:00pm to 5:00pm
Drivers Meeting at 5:15pm
First car on track at 6:00pm
Dinner provided from 7:30 to 8:30pm
Track closes at 12:00am
Participants will receive:
- At Speed, In Car On-Track Instructional Driver Education
- A Catered Dinner at the Track
- Ride-Alongs with Instructors adding to the on-track experience
- Event Photographer
- Professional Flaggers and Station Workers
- Early Drop off of trailered cars permitted on Saturday.
This event requires pre-registration.
Cost
- Participants - $199.00 (Students and Solo Drivers)
- Instructors Registration - Free
Pre-Event Tech Inspection
All cars that will be driving in the event are required to under go a technical inspection that is to be completed by a certified mechanic*. Our club sponsor Drive Auto Works will be hosting a complementary Pre-Event Tech Inspection on Thursday, August 22nd, 2013 from 5:30pm to 8:30pm. It is not mandatory for event registrants to attend the complementary tech inspection however, it is mandatory that a certified mechanic complete the Audi Club Pre-Event Tech form found here: http://acna-nj.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/Pre-Tech_20120417_updated.pdf
Please print the tech form and have a mechanic complete the first page. Please be sure to bring the second page and the completed first page to the event. You will hand in both forms to our tech staff. Any attendee without a completed form by a certified mechanic will not be permitted to participate in the event and the club will not be obligated to refund the attendee's registration fee.
*Instructors may self-tech their cars.
- Location:
- Drive Auto Works
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136 Getty Avenue
Clifton, NJ 07011 -
(201) 340-4705 -
(201) 340-4689
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info@driveautoworks.com
Motorsports Rehabilitation Foundation
Motorsports Rehabilitation Foundation (MRF) is a nonprofit 501(c) (3) corporation whose mission is
to provide financial assistance to those who have become injured or have perished while participating in a sanctioned motorsports event. MRF provides financial assistance to injured participants of any sanctioned event whether involving automobiles, motorcycles, trucks, boats, snowmobiles, ATVs, etc at any level whether Professional, Amateur, Club, etc. Please do not hesitate to contact us and find out if your organization qualifies for MRF assistance. for more information on MRF go to WWW.GOMRF.org
Thanks to ACNA-NJ, Twilight will help raise funds for those who have been injured during a sanctioned event. By participating in this event you will be helping our motorsports community.
Accommodations:
There is a block of rooms reserved at 2 hotels in the area. To reserve under the group rate please call to reserve your room under the group code: Audi Club.
Blakeslee Inn
200 PA Route 940
Blakeslee, PA 18610
(570) 646-1100
Best Western Inn at Blakeslee-Pocono
107 Parkside Ave
Blakeslee, PA 18610
(570) 646-6000
This is not a racing school, nor is it a competitive event. Anyone found timing laps will be removed from the event.
Note: While the event organizers will make every effort to maximize track time, due to the possible track conditions and weather the number of sessions and session length can not be guaranteed.
Last Year's Event Photos
Please visit http://www.imgracing.com/gallery/Default.aspx?Year=2012&Album=2012-09-08 to view the official photos from last years event!
Event requirements
BEFORE REGISTERING, please review the following requirements and information:
- Must be 18+ years old with a valid driver’s license with a photo ID.
- Must have the first page of the Tech Inspection form completed by a certified mechanic within 2 weeks of event.
- Brake fluid must be flushed within 6 months of event.
- There will be a Pre-event safety check on the day of the event which your car must pass to be eligible to participate.
- Failure to meet safety check or incomplete Tech forms will disqualify students from event and forfeiture of entry fee.
- Open cars (convertibles) must have rollover protection which meets or exceeds the specs found here. No SUVs are permitted on track.
- Equal restraints (seats and belts) are required for driver and instructor and must be securely mounted to stock mounting points or directly to the frame.
- All drivers must have a helmet with a Snell SA or M rating of 2005 or newer. No motorcycle helemts. A limited number of helmets are available for rent.
- Long sleeve shirts and pants are required for all drivers and passengers on track.
Classroom Sessions:
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.
Tech Inspection:
You will be required to have a qualified individual/mechanic inspect your vehicle and verify its safety. They must complete page 1 of the form found below. This inspection must occur within two weeks of the event, but with enough time to fix any issues which are uncovered. Please plan accordingly and bring this to the track!
The inspection form can be downloaded from Tech Inspection form.
On the morning of the event our tech crew will collect all Pre-Event Safety Inspection Reports and perform a spot check of every vehicle. You are solely responsible for insuring that your vehicle is safe before you come to the track. Failure to present a completed Pre-Event Safety Inspection Report or failure to pass our spot check will disqualify you from participation in the event and your entry fee will be forfeited
The afternoon of September 7th Tech inspection and registration will occur in the paddock area and shall open sharply at 4:00 pm and close at 5:00pm. Drivers Meeting Begins at 5:15 pm. First car out is at 6:00pm
Other Requirements:
All participants will be organized into run groups in accordance with experience, skill, and type of vehicle based on the experience of the applicants. Participants not "signed off" to solo will be required to drive with an instructor on board at all times. Under no circumstances will timed laps be permitted!
All participants must driving within their limits and adhere to the terms found in the Waiver. Failure to comply will result in expulsion from the event without refund.
If you are seen with a timing device at any time or are driving irresponsibly you will be asked to leave and forfeit your ability to participate in this or future Audi Club Driving Schools.
Medical Information Form:
Completion of the Medical Information Form is at the option of the Applicant, though it is highly recommended. Complete this section within your profile if you would like rescue personnel at the racetrack to have your medical information readily available should you incur personal injuries or suffer from an illness while participating in the event. If you opt to complete the form, you must strictly follow the instructions. A sealed envelope with this form will be delivered to the rescue personnel before driving begins. After conclusion of the event, your envelope and its contents will be shredded.
Instructors:
To qualify as an instructor, you must have previously been certified by ACNA or another acceptable group. Please contact the CI, Scott, prior to signing up in order to confirm your status prior to signing up. Membership requirements for instructors only are waived, however we encourage our instructors to join ACNA.
