About this event
The Ridge Motorsports Park is a 2.47 mile long road course with 16 turns and over 300 feet of elevation gain and loss per lap, including the 50 foot plunge down the Ridge Complex. It is located near Shelton, WA
Registration Opens
- November 4, 2024 for Current PCA Members
- December 4, 2024 for non-members
Registration Closes 11:59 PM June 7, 2025.
PCA Members: To register, please ensure that you have renewed your PCA membership and that your membership number has been correctly entered in your Motorsportreg.com profile.
PCA Canada West Region's Driver Education Program is a fun, and safe, teaching environment in which participants learn advanced car control and safe driving techniques. CWR Driver Education events are NOT racing, preparation for racing, nor a competition of any kind.
REGISTRATION FEE: $490 CAD (includes GST)
Lunch will be available at the Ridge Cafe (not included in registration fee).
Facility hours are 7:00 am – 7:00 pm, with track access from 9:00 am – 5:00 pm, and a lunch break from 12:00 to 1:00 pm. Overnight camping in the paddock is available the night of June 7. Bring your own camping gear and advise the organizers when you register.
Attendance at the 8:30 am drivers meeting is mandatory.
Please arrive at the track no later than 7:45 am for Tech and Registration.
There will be 3 run groups (Novice, Intermediate, Advanced), with 20 minute sessions on track, and a maximum of 20 cars per group.
Novice drivers will be assigned a driving instructor and these drivers will only be eligible to move to open lapping with an instructor’s authorization.
No refunds will be offered for this event. If you need to cancel we will help sell your registration to another driver.
Our friends at Speed Goat are holding a Time Trials event on June 9. Make the most of your trip with a track double header. PCA driving instructors will also be available for this event. Speedy Goat June 9 Time Trials
Event requirements
MotorsportReg Account:
- Each entrant must have their own account at Motorsportreg.com.
- It is important that you update your personal info and ALL vehicle information, including VIN numbers for all vehicles you will bring to track Your registration will not be accepted if your VIN numbers are missing.
- Minimum age is 19 with a valid, non-restricted driver's license. We will check driver's license at check-in on the day of the event.
- Maximum of two drivers per car; must run in separate run groups.
Safety:
- PCA Driver Education Minimum Standards require use of an approved Head And Neck Restraint System (HANS) by drivers and passengers in cars equipped with harnesses. Please review the DE Minimum Standards at www.pca.org.
- Helmets - Snell rated SA2015/M2015, or newer are required (Porsche Club of America’s HPDE program will allow the use of SA2015 helmets through February 28, 2026). Bring your own helmet. Rental helmets are not available for this event.
Tech Inspection
- This event requires completion of a Pre-Event Tech Form within a 120 day window PRIOR to the event.
- This form MUST be completed, signed, and submitted electronically 10 days before the event. The tech team will provide instructions 30 days prior to the event.
- This form should be completed by a certified mechanic or by the participant if he/she feels competent to do so. It is highly recommended to have a shop inspect your car periodically.
Additional rollover protection is required for convertible vehicles without OEM protection.
Open wheel cars are not permitted at this event.
996/7 GT2, GT3, and Turbo Coolant Fitting Requirements
- The cooling systems of the ‘Mezger’ dry sump engines include epoxied fittings that are especially prone to failure. This can occur with little to no warning, and cars that are primarily street-driven are just as susceptible as those that are driven mainly on the track.
- CWR requires proof that all coolant pipe fittings on affected cars have been welded or pinned prior to using them at Driver Education events. The affected cars are: all variants of 996 Turbo, GT2, and GT3; all variants of 997 Turbo, GT2, and GT3, except the 997.2 Turbo. Cup cars are exempt but must run water/water wetter.
- If you are unsure that your car’s coolant fittings have been welded or pinned; or do not have records to reflect this, we can refer you to several local shops for inspection.
Additional Requirements
- All drivers who have never driven at the facility before will start in the Novice run group. If you have attended an accredited race school, exceptions can be made.
- The Ridge has a sound limit of 103db measured 50 ft from the track. Please ensure your car does not exceed this, otherwise your vehicle will be ineligible to continue for the day.
GUESTS
- Guests are welcome at the event.
- Guests are required to sign the track and the PCA waivers.
- Passengers are not permitted with drivers on track, unless the passenger is a driving instructor.
Accommodation:
Book your accommodation early. Little Creek Casino offers room discounts (mention The Ridge when making your reservation). There are other hotels in Shelton.
