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Performance Driving Event – TRACK DAY Plus

June 10, 2017 @ 8:00 am - 2:00 pm

Simraceway’s Newest Offering – Track Days Plus

At Simraceway, we offer a unique variant of Track Days called ‘Track Days Plus’. These are track days with the addition of light instruction from top professional instructors to help you improve your driving skills. The instructors at Simraceway are all professional, full time instructors not simply program participants that lend a hand to new drivers, so they are highly qualified to help you sharpen your track driving performance. Our team of professional racers and instructors are focused on one goal – your development as a driver.

Track day operators typically divide drivers up into groups based on experience – A, B, C, and D. Drivers in the A Group are complete beginners when it comes to track driving, while those in the D Group are either professional drivers or racers.

The Track Day Plus events offered by Simraceway are meant to cater to drivers in the B and C categories. If you are currently an A-level driver, we recommend you complete Simraceway’s Performance Driving Stage 1 prior to visiting us for a track day. Those who are in the D category are welcome to join the C group for a track day, but we also have other driving opportunities which may better suit your needs. Please contact us for details.

To qualify for the B and C groups, check out the points listed below.

B GROUP QUALIFICATIONS

Completion of Simraceway’s Performance Driving Stage One, or meet the following requirements

  • Three or more track days at Sonoma Raceway
  • Zero incidents while on track (no collisions with other cars or barriers)
  • Clear understanding of all flags

C GROUP QUALIFICATIONS

Completion of Simraceway’s Performance Driving Stage Two or Stage Three, or meet the following requirements.

  • Five or more track days at Sonoma Raceway
  • Zero incidents while on track (no collisions with other cars or barriers)
  • Clear understanding of all flags
  • Approval from Chief Instructor at Simraceway (email to request approval)

F.A.Q.

1. What vehicles are allowed in the program?
Vehicles fifteen years or newer are eligible for this program. Convertibles need to have certified rollover protection. Older vehicles and convertibles can be approved by our team. Please email [email protected] 

2. What are Sonoma Raceway’s Sound Restrictions?
The maximum sound output allowed in the Performance Driving Courses on Sonoma Raceway is 96 decibels. Most modern street cars do not reach this limit but some high performance, custom tuned and exotic street cars are challenged. The Porsche GT3RS, Porsche Cayman GT4 and Ford Mustang GT350 are just a few that run near or above 96 decibels. Please email [email protected] if you believe your vehicle might violate the 96 decibel rule. Any cars running above 96 decibels will be removed from the raceway.

3. What constitutes rollover protection?
If your car is equipped with an active rollbar or fixed rollover protection, your vehicle is qualified to enter the program. Please check with your vehicle’s manufacturer and/or owner’s manual to see if your car qualifies.

4. What kind of preparation does my car need?
Your car should be equipped with tires and brakes in good condition to handle a full day of performance driving. The vehicle shoud be free of any leaking fluids. Your car will be checked by our on-site technicians to make sure it qualifies for the day. We will examine the tire side wall and be check for bent tires, which won’t pass our inspection. Please leave any loose objects at home. Fuel is available at the racetrack for a premium price (only credit cards are accepted).

5. What do I need to bring?
We will provide helmets for the day, though you are free to bring your own. Participants are encouraged to bring a lunch for the hour break. Your car should be as close to a full tank as possible. Fuel is available at the racetrack for a premium price (only credit cards are accepted).

6. Do I require any previous tracking or driving experience?
No, the Stage 1 is open to everyone, regardless of past experience

7.Does my insurance cover my car?
You’ll have to check with your insurance carrier to see if you are covered for a track day. Lockton Affinity Motorsports offers single- and multi-day automobile insurance for events like this. Please visit  http://locktonmotorsports.com/

“I have been to a number of performance driving school and this is the best.”

“Simraceway’s Performance Driving Day gets an A++ for great instruction, seat of your pants fun, and putting your car to the test on the awesome Sonoma Raceway road course.”

“I highly recommend putting your training in the hands of the professionals at Simraceway.”

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Details

Date:
June 10, 2017
Time:
8:00 am - 2:00 pm
Event Categories:
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Venue

Simraceway Performance Driving Center
29359 Arnold DrSonoma Raceway
Sonoma, CA 95476 United States