Fall 2012 Drivers Ed At VIR

• This event is open all drivers 18 and over with a valid US-issued driver's license. There is no restriction on car make/model (no trucks, please).  Cars must pass technical inspections (see links below) to show they are safe for track use.  Drivers must wear an approved helmet and proper clothing (see links below).  All the following information, in more detail, is available via links in the DE section of the FSR Website and will also be in the information package that will be posted at the same link shortly before registration opens.  Wristbands will be issued at registration.
   
• This event will run rain or shine.
• This is NOT a racing event or racing school.  Our events focus on learning proper high performance driving techniques that will translate well into both street and track use.  Our goal is to provide a safe environment where all participants have fun and return home with their vehicle in the same condition as when they arrived, but having learned something new and made a few new friends.  We pride ourselves on our low-key, low stress events that will make you want to join us again.
• All helmets must be Snell SA2005 or later specification.   We do not accept M rated helmets of any year.  We have a few loaner helmets available for DE Intro drivers only.
   
• When registering, please select your experience based on the following as a guide.  We request that you keep your MotorsportReg experience profile up to date, particularly which run group you ran with in your most recent events, to assist us in making accurate run group assignments.
  • Green: Novice and Beginner (0-3 events)
  • Blue: Novice/Intermediate (3-10 events)
  • White: Upper intermediate and advanced (10-40 events with solo exp)
  • Black: Upper advanced/instructor overflow (40+ events)
  • Red: Instructors
• Your preferred car number will be requested in the car info section of the registration form.  If there are repeat numbers within a run group, we'll give priority based on registration date and assign alternate numbers as appropriate.  Number assignments can be a particularly painful evolution, so please ensure your selection and alternate choices are correct.  Popular numbers are those that are easy to create using tape, so 1, 7, 0 and any combination of these are be popular and will guarantee conflicts, so pick something more unusual if you want to get it every time.  
• All cars must have numbers at least 8 inches high on each side of the car in a bright, easy to read contrasting color.  Shoe polish on windows, although a less preferred method, is permitted, but the color must be bright and visible.  Blue painters tape is acceptable, but must be visible (light green painters tape is also available for darker cars).  Participants must provide their own numbers.
   
• All participants (instructors included) must have a tech inspection completed prior to the event and bring their completed tech form with them to the track.  The inspection must be performed by a qualified mechanic (i.e. a professional) or club tech inspector and the form filled out, signed and stamped by the mechanic/inspector (if they have a stamp). The form will be turned in at track tech.  The tech form and specifics about how tech is conducted at the track for each run group is in the event info pack, available with all other docs and forms at the FSR website link below.
• Convertibles must have a roll bar or hoop extenders and pass the "broomstick" test.  For late model Porsche 911s (i.e. 996/997), a factory hardtop obviates the need for a traditional roll bar. 
   
• All participants, staff, and guests must sign the event insurance waiver at track registration.  Everyone will also be required to sign VIR’s waiver at the main entrance when they arrive. 
• Camping can be arranged through VIR.  Please contact them directly for info.
• Please bring your own copies of the required forms - which are listed in the event info pack.
   
• Email updates will be provided to all registered participants when final run group and car numbers are assigned or new documents are posted online, i.e. the event schedule and instructor assignments.  If you have an issue with your group assignment, please contact the Registrar immediately after receiving your assignment.
   
• The Event Information Pack, a pdf document which includes event specifics and all required forms, can be found in the Documents section of the FSR website, a track map and DE Student Tips.  Other event documents, such as the schedule and instructor/student assignments, will also be posted there as they are published.  Once you register for the event, you will receive "heads up" emails as these new documents are posted.  

Instructors:  If you've instructed with FSR since 2008, you should have the “Instructor Entry” option available to register on the online registration form.  If this option is not available and you have instructed with us in the past, please email the registrar BEFORE YOU REGISTER so that we can add you to our instructor list.  Once you hit the "pay" button, we can only offer you future credit (full amount) or you'll have to wait for a refund by credit card or check for the difference between the entry fees (minus 10% processing fee).  If you have never instructed with FSR, please provide your credentials/references via email to the Registrar or Chief Track Instructor BEFORE YOU REGISTER.  We will then add you to our list and the instructor option will become available to you online.  In either case, you must have FSR on your list of clubs in your Motorsportreg.com profile for the registrar to add you as an instructor.  If you have any questions or are not sure how to proceed, please email the registrar and we'll steer you in the right direction.  Thanks for your cooperation.

Cancellation/Refund Policy:  For cancellations on or before Sept 1st, refunds issued by check or credit card will incur a 10% cancellation fee; refunds issued as motorsportreg.com credit for a future FSR event will be in full.  Cancellations after Sept 1st, but before Sept 10th receive a 50% refund, regardless of method; no refunds after Sept 10th.  Refund requests must be made in writing or through the motorsportreg.com cancellation button, which is located on the EVENT DASHBOARD page, accessible via MY REGISTRATIONS in your MotorsportReg.com account.  No-shows will not receive a refund.