ARPCA Drivers Education Participant Manual. Revision #3 (TJH 22 JUN 2016) JULY 30-31

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1 ARPCA Drivers Education Participant Manual Revision #3 (TJH 22 JUN 2016) JULY 30-31

2 page 2 ARPCA DRIVER EDUCATION PROGRAM MISSION STATEMENT The mission and purpose of the Allegheny Region PCA Driver Education (DE) program is to afford participants the opportunity to drive their vehicle on a closed-course racing circuit in a safe, structured, and controlled teaching environment. The program is designed so that participants will improve their driving skills and acquire a better understanding of high-performance car control techniques and vehicle dynamics. ARPCA DE events are not racing, to be considered preparation for racing, nor a competition of any kind. Conduct considered by the Track or Safety committees to be either unsafe or inconsistent with the purpose or spirit of this mission will not be tolerated. Overview This manual contains important information regarding the Allegheny Region PCA DE event at Pittsburgh International Race Complex on July 30 & 31, All participants are responsible for reviewing and complying with the information and procedures contained herein. Registration Procedures Registration will be held on Friday, July 29th from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm (highly recommended) and 6:30 am to 7:45 am Saturday, July 30 th and consists of two steps: 1. Safety Check by our Safety/Tech inspection team (complete this first.) This is located in the Lower garage in the paddock. Look for signs directing you to tech. Drive your car to Tech and: Present your completed Vehicle Safety Inspection form (see below) Present your helmet for inspection. If you have participated in a previous ARPCA DE event and have received a sticker from us for your helmet you will just present the helmet with the sticker attached. For those of you who haven t, PCA National is accepting all SNELL 2005, 2010 and 2015-rated helmets until January 1, Your helmet will be checked for SNELL dating and receive a ARPCA sticker. Get your Vehicle Safety Inspection form stamped "COMPLETED". If you are sharing a car, you must bring a completed form for each driver. Each driver must have their own Vehicle Safety Inspection form completed and stamped to receive their respective packets at registration. 2. Registration. This will be held in the garage next to the Tech area. At registration you will: Turn in your stamped Vehicle Safety Inspection form, Sign the PCA National waiver Show your valid driver's license Receive your registration packet Saturday morning late arrivals: If you do not arrive in time to complete registration before the drivers meeting at 7:45 am, please attend the meeting and then advise any of the event administrators who will arrange for your late registration. No driver or vehicle will be allowed on track without properly

3 page 3 completing the registration process. This process will most likely result in loss of track time for you. Those missing the driver's meeting entirely may or may not be allowed to participate in the event at the discretion of the Track Committee. PRE-EVENT PROCEDURES It cannot be overstated that the effort placed by the participant in ensuring that his/her vehicle is properly prepared for track use will result in the best chances of having the event be a safe and successful learning experience. It is far better and safer to have any potential mechanical deficiencies in your vehicle corrected before leaving home. High-performance driving on a racing circuit will quickly unmask any components that aren't capable of handling the stress that will be placed on them in this environment. All information for this event will be located here: VEHICLE SAFETY INSPECTION Vehicle Safety Inspection: The 2016 Vehicle Safety Inspection form must be properly completed and presented with your car at Tech inspection at the track. The supplemental form is located here: and bring this form to the track: All non-instructor cars must have the tech inspection performed by any legitimate automotive repair/inspection facility no more than 30 days before the event. Instructors may "self-tech" their cars but must still complete the Vehicle Safety Inspection form and present it to registration. Instructors do not have to present their cars to Tech inspection at the track but should proceed directly to registration with their driver s license and completed VSI form. Any questions regarding the Vehicle Safety Inspection process should contact the ARPCA Safety Chairman at Safety@ARPCA.com. VEHICLE PREPARATION Responsibility: It is the responsibility of the participant to ensure that her vehicle is properly prepared for track use. The pre-event Vehicle Safety Inspection is only a check that the vehicle is track-worthy. You should be making a visual inspection before each track session for obvious mechanical issues, e.g. tire wear, brake pad wear, fluid leaks, etc. Brakes and brake components: There is no component of any vehicle used on a racing circuit that is placed under greater stress than the brakes. As indicated on the Tech Inspection Form, it is mandatory that brake pad thicknesses exceed 50% of what new pads for your car would have at the start of the event. The brake fluid should be replaced and the system flushed (not just bled) with a high-quality DOT Type 3 or higher fluid. Although it isn't required, replacing OEM brake pads with those suitable for occasional track use and using a higher boiling-point brake fluid will surely pay dividends during the event weekend as the odds of having brakerelated issues will be greatly reduced. It should also be noted that the design of the Pitt Race circuit has been

4 page 4 known to be particularly demanding to vehicle brake components as compared to many other tracks. Seatbelts: As a minimum, the vehicle shall have the OEM restraints. If you have chosen to install 5 or 6-point harnesses, be mindful that the proper installation of these will require several changes to the vehicle to create a safe restraint system. Harnesses must include an anti-submarine strap and be mounted in an approved manner consistent with the harness manufacturer instructions. A seat designed for use with harnesses will have pass-throughs for the correct routing of the harness; both through the back and the seat. Equal restraint systems are required for both driver and passenger. Harness dating: All aftermarket harnesses will be inspected during Tech for expiration dates. Any expired harness will be granted a "one-time pass" to participate in that event but vehicle will not be allowed to be used in subsequent ARPCA DE events without replacement. As an advisory, PCA National has mandated that harness systems must be current with regards to their expiration dates as of January 1, 2017 and out-of-date harnesses will not be permitted going forward from that date. Head and Neck Restraints: In 2017, PCA has stated that head and neck restraints will be required for drivers using a harness system. Consider adding this added measure of safety in Seating requirements: ALL participant vehicles must have TWO seats with equal restraints for the driver and passenger. This applies to all run groups (including instructors). Please do not arrive at the track with a car that does not meet this requirement. There will be no exceptions or special dispensation given for this rule. Convertibles/Roll Bar: All "non-fixed-metal" roofed cars must have OEM rollover protection (e.g. 996 and later Cabriolets, Boxsters, etc.) or a proper roll bar that passes the "broomstick test". Convertibles will run with the top up or occupants will wear arm restraints. Cars that are not permitted: All open-wheeled cars are prohibited. Cars with fenders attached to the suspension (e.g. Lotus 7/Caterham, Ariel Atom, etc.) and not attached to the body of the car in at least two locations are prohibited. In-car cameras & data acquisition devices: Any device used in the car must be attached by metal-to-metal means or by a commercially available suction-cup mounting system. The use of any device will be at the discretion of either the instructor assigned to the participant or any of the Track or Safety committee members. Recording while on-track with an instructor on board is at the discretion of the instructor. Externally mounted cameras: Must be permanently mounted with a commercially available permanent mount. The only acceptable external suction-cup mount is one that incorporates a tether. As with in-car cameras, the use of any device will be at the discretion of either the instructor assigned to the participant or any of the Track or Safety committee members.

5 page 5 AT THE TRACK PROCEDURES AND INFORMATION Vehicle Parking Tow Vehicle and Trailer Parking: For those who have purchased a garage and have a trailer, please follow the rules of the track: no trailer parking by the event center garages. Once unloaded, please park your support vehicle away from the garage if possible, thereby leaving room for track operations and others to park. Electrical Connections: There are grid spots with track supplied electrical connections. The rental of these spaces is between the participant and the track. Please note that the track has the right to ask you to move from an assigned space. These positions are located closest to spectator s hill. Note: ARPCA is not selling garages for this event, garage rentals available directly from the track. Garage agreements are between the participant and the track. Your name will be placed on the garage by the track. Registration Packet Registration packet label: The sample label below shows that John Doe is in run group C and has been assigned car #1 in the C group. John s instructor is Kyle Hegg and John is sharing the car with Jane Doe. He has rented a garage and is in space G15-1. Run-Group Car Numbers: Inside the envelope will be one large run group and car number (in this case C-1), which you affix to the exterior top center of your windshield and two smaller numbers which are placed on either side of your vehicle (typically the rear side windows). Event Schedule: The event schedule provides the time and location where each run group will be during the weekend. This includes when you will be on-track and when you will be in the classroom. Event schedules are also posted on line in addition to your registration packet.

6 page 6 Notes for any non-participants attending Pitt Race track management requires all who enter the facility to sign a waiver form. In addition, PCA National requires all guests to sign the PCA waiver form. Please ensure that your guests go to registration and sign the waiver form after which they will receive a wristband which allows access to all spectator areas for the duration of the event. Guests that are under 16 must have a guardian adult sign for them as well. All guests must remain in "spectator" areas. They are not allowed in the false grid or pit lane which require a participant's wristband for access. All guests are the responsibility of the participant. Meetings Drivers/Instructors Meetings: There will be separate meetings for both drivers and instructors on both mornings starting at 7:45 am. Attendance at all meetings is mandatory. Track sessions may be revoked or dismissal from the event entirely is possible for those failing to attend any meeting. The Driver s meeting will be held each morning by the large outside stairway facing the start/finish line of the Event Center banquet room. The instructors meeting will be in the classroom upstairs at the opposite end of the Event Center. Classroom Sessions The attendance of classroom sessions is mandatory! Failure to attend any classroom session may result in loss of subsequent track sessions. The times of your run group classroom are clearly indicated on the event schedule. The classroom is located upstairs in the Event Center opposite the banquet room. Miscellaneous Event Information Use of any type of airborne drone device is prohibited at the event. Food at the track: There is a privately owned and operated food vendor which will be open for both breakfast and lunch each day. Outside the track, Subway and Al s Corner are available throughout the day for food and other provisions. Al's corner is also a self-serve gas station. Fuel at the track: The unmanned Sunoco fueling facility will be open for the event. Both 93 and 100 octane unleaded as well as leaded racing fuel will be available and is credit card only. Driver Preparation The following apparel is the minimum required when driving at the event: Long sleeve shirt. Short sleeve shirts may be allowed at the Chief Instructor s discretion depending on the weather conditions but bring the long sleeve shirt. Long 100% cotton pants (jeans are fine, no shorts) Cotton socks and leather or canvas shoes with thin soles

7 page 7 You will be out in the open for a good part of the weekend; plan on appropriate clothing (in cold/foul weather extra dry clothing is recommended). Pack rain/foul weather gear if prediction is for this, and sunblock and headgear for summer events. We run regardless of weather conditions unless the track is closed by the Chief Steward. Items to bring with you Consumables: Virtually all modern, late-model cars will be able to be driven for a DE weekend without need for service with fluids if properly prepared at the onset of the event. Having said this, it certainly wouldn't be a bad idea to bring with you oil, brake fluid, coolant in the case any of these would need to be topped up. Of course, these and anything else in your vehicle will need to be removed before you enter the track. Other essentials: Torque wrench and correct socket for wheel lug nuts, tire pressure gauge, glass cleaner and paper towels, any other tools or devices that are specific or unique to your car. "Nice to have": Of course, everyone has their own idea of what should be brought with them for a DE weekend but most would agree that a folding, "campsite-style" chair is a must. Having plenty of water and/or sports drink as well as healthy snacks will keep you hydrated and energy levels where they will need to be to perform well while on-track. ARPCA DE Novice Primer Designed for the new DE student, our Instructor corps has developed this great introduction to DE s explaining what to expect and how to prepare for your on-track experience. Participating in any form of motorsport requires both classroom work and on-track "seat time". The Primer helps you prepare for both. It is designed to prepare students who are new to Drivers Education for both the classroom sessions and your first time on track. We ve targeted this for students who have not been on track in a DE setting and as a tool for students with just a few schools of experience. The Classroom discussions build upon the information in this Primer. The Primer is structured to provide ideas and concepts on the left side of the page and room for you to take notes and write down questions on the right side of the page. We recommend that you spend at least 30 minutes with the Primer before arriving to the track. Bring the Primer with you to the track for reference. You should consider quickly reading through the Primer each morning before getting onto the track as a refresher. You can find this information here:

8 prof moto acility ARPCA PITTRACE to cre and fr page 8 com enviro serves of our custom Wilson Circuit com Jun 3,4, Events Center North Track North Paddock Stop North Track Garages DE Parking / paddock Karting Garages Stop Karting Track Administration Karting Events Center Spectator Hill Vehicle Dynamics Area Entrance Gate P K E Res Sho Infor Secu Not Used Figure 1: Paddock Layout South Paddock Carting / Auto-X paddock South Track Traffic flow onto and off-of the track Enter False Grid Exit Hot Pits Figure 2: Track Traffic Flow Fuel Foo Star Facility Waiver must be signed fo Appropriate wristbands m No illegal Firearms, Firew No vehicles off pavement scooters, etc.) No Drone usage Use wood or other suitab tongues, jacks, jack sta Report all fluid spills on p applied. Dispose of motor oils, bra All tires, scrap metal (incl parts must be taken wit No loud noise or music...p Speed limit is 10 MPH for Quiet hours are from 8:00 Please place all trash in t All pets must be leashed Grill or cook stoves in cam No open campfires. No alcohol during hours o If you are camping you m mirror. Helmets must be worn for No Exceptions. Failure to adhere t m

9 page 9 Directions to Track 1) Take PA Turnpike to Exit 13 (Beaver Falls) 2) Follow Route 18 North about 1.8 miles 3) Turn left at Penndale Rd. (just past Dynamic Metalforming ; will see "Pitt Race " sign on right turn left) 4) Follow access road all the way to the top of the hill to the complex entrance 5) After signing the Pitt Race release form, continue straight past entrance to the north track paddock. 6) Note: some GPS units have been known to take drivers to the backside on Penndale. Only enter from Rt 18. Review the attached map in section 5.

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11 page 11 Waiver of Liability You will be required to sign this Release as part of the Registration Process. It is included here so that you will have time to read it prior to the event. You do not need to bring this Release with you as a preaddressed one will be provided for you to sign at Registration. RELEASE AND WAIVER OF LIABILITY ASSUMPTION OF RISK AND INDEMNITY LIABILITY FOR DAMAGE TO FACILITY AGREEMENT IN CONSIDERATION of being permitted to compete, officiate, observe, work for, or participate in any way in any Porsche Club of America or PCA Club Racing ( PCA ) or APRCA events or activities (EVENTS) or being permitted to enter for any purpose any RESTRICTED AREA (defined as any area requiring special authorization, credentials, or permission to enter or any area to which admission by the general public is restricted or prohibited including but not limited to the competition area and any hot pit area), I, for myself and my personal representatives, heirs, and next of kin: 1. Acknowledges, agrees, and represents that he/she has or will immediately upon entering any of such RESTRICTED AREAS, and will continuously thereafter, inspect the RESTRICTED AREAS which he enters and he further agrees and warrants that, if at any time, he is in or about RESTRICTED AREAS and he feels anything to be unsafe, he will immediately advise the officials of such and will leave the RESTRICTED AREA and/or refuse to participate further in the EVENT(S). I acknowledge that I may not have the opportunity to inspect any RESTRICTED AREA prior to the event. 2. HEREBY RELEASES, WAIVES, DISCHCARGES AND COVENANTS NOT TO SUE PCA, ARPCA or its zones or regions, the promoters, participants, racing associations, sanctioning or administrative organizations or any affiliated entities thereof, track operators, track owners, officials, car owners, drivers, pit crews, rescue personnel, any persons in any RESTRICTED AREA, sponsors, advertisers, owners, lessors, and lessees of premises used to conduct the EVENT(S), premises and event inspectors, surveyors, underwriters, brokers, consultants and others who give recommendations, directions, or instructions or engage in risk evaluation or loss control activities regarding the premises or EVENT(S) and for each of them, their directors, officers, agents and employees, all for the purposes herein referred to as Releasees, FROM ALL LIABILITY TO THE UNDERSIGNED, my personal representatives, assigns, heirs, and next of kin FOR ANY AND ALL LOSS OR DAMAGE, AND ANY CLAIM OR DEMANDS THEREFORE ON ACCOUNT OF INJURY TO THE PERSON OR PROPERTY OR RESULTING IN DEATH OF THE UNDERSIGNED ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THE EVENT(S), WHETHER CAUSED BY THE SOLE OR CONCURRENT NEGLIGENCE OR FAULT OF THE RELEASEES OR OTHERWISE. 3. HEREBY AGREES TO INDEMNIFY AND SAVE AND HOLD HARMLESS the Releasees and each of them FROM ANY LOSS, LIABILITY, DAMAGE, OR COST INCLUDING BODILY INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE I may incur arising out of my presence or participation in the EVENT(S), WHETHER CAUSED BY THE SOLE OR CONCURRENT NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASEES OR OTHERWISE. 4. HEREBY ASSUMES FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY RISK OF BODILY INJURY, DEATH OR PROPERTY DAMAGE arising out of or related to the EVENT(S) whether caused by the SOLE OR CONCURRENT NEGLIGENCE OF RELEASEES or otherwise. 5. HEREBY acknowledges that THE ACTIVITIES OF THE EVENT(S) ARE VERY DANGEROUS and involve the risk of serious injury and/or death and/or property damage. I, THE UNDERSIGNED also expressly acknowledges that INJURIES RECEIVED MAY BE COMPOUNDED OR INCREASED BY NEGLIGENT RESCUE OPERATIONS OR PROCEDURES OF THE RELEASEES. 6. HEREBY agrees that this Release and Waiver of Liability, Assumption of Risk and Indemnity Agreement EXTENDS TO ALL ACTS OF SOLE OR CONCURRENT NEGLIGENCE BY THE RELEASEES, INCLUDING NEGLIGENT RESCUE OPERATIONS and is intended to be as broad and inclusive as is permitted by the laws of the Province or State in which the Event(s) is/are conducted and that if any portion thereof is held invalid, it is agreed that the balance shall, notwithstanding, continue in full legal force and effect. 7. HEREBY agrees to be responsible to pay for any damage caused to the track or facility arising out of any of my activities at the track or facility that is charged to PCA or ARPCA by the facility. I HAVE READ THIS RELEASE AND WAIVER OF LIABILITY, ASSUMPTION OF RISK AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENT, FULLY UNDERSTAND ITS TERMS, UNDERSTAND THAT I HAVE GIVEN UP SUBSTANTIAL RIGHTS BY SIGNING IT, AND HAVE SIGNED IT FREELY AND VOLUNTARILY WITHOUT ANY INDUCEMENT, ASSURANCE, OR GUARANTEE BEING MADE TO ME AND INTEND MY SIGNATURE TO BE A COMPLETE AND UNCONDITIONAL RELEASE OF ALL LIABILITY TO THE GREATEST ALLOWED BY LAW

12 page 12 North Track Debrief Form Date: Session: Conditions: TP Front Tires: Event: Car: TP Rear: FS12 C12 C13 FS15 C14 FS14 FS13 FS1 C1 North Track C15 FS16 FS19 C19 C16 FS17 C17 FS18 C18 Misc: Express Combined Layout Turn Numbers in Red Flag stands in green All turns have favorable cross-grade / camber All turns are constant radius Track width is 36 Not all stations are manned during the event FS11 C2N FS3N C11 C3N FS2 FS10 C10 C2 C9 C8 C7 FS7 CORNER and FLAG WORKER STATION MAP FS3 C3 C4 South Track FS6 FS4 C6 FS1 - Flag Station # C1- Corner # C5 FS5 Driver Notes Turn Gear Braking Entry Mid-Corner Exit Comments / Areas to Focus:

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14 page 14 Combined Track Specs.doc 7/20/ Penndale Road Wampum, PA Segment Radius in Center Line Segment Length Peak Elevation Change within Segment Max Crossgrade (camber) Segment Radius in Center Line Segment Length Peak Elevation Change within Segment Max Crossgrade (camber) Turn 1 165' 214' -7' 3% T10 - T11 284' -7' 1% T1 - T2 306' +2' 2% Turn ' 220' +5' 3% Turn 2 322' 197' +9' 3% T11 - T12 418' +7' 2% T2 - T3 1555' +1' 1% Turn ' 218' +13' 4% Turn 3 135' 170' -4' 5% T12 - T13 199' +13' 2% T3 - T4 112' -8' 0% Turn ' 59' +2' 3% Turn 4 120' 179' -16' 8% T13 - T14 282' +3' 2% T4 - T5 667' -53' 6% Turn ' 272' +4' 5% Turn 5 125' 292' +14' 8% T14 - T15 620' -18' 3% T5 - T6 80' +10' 4% Turn ' 71' -2' 4% Turn 6 300' 304' +36' 7% T15 - T ' -14' 2% T6 - T7 1249' +24' 1% Turn ' 195' -13' 3% Turn 7 192' 237' +3' 5% T16 - T17 539' -4' 2% T7 - T8 131' -7' 1% Turn ' 227' +15' 4% Turn 8 182' 289' -8' 5% T17 - T18 100' +5' 5% T8 - T9 291' +10' 1% Turn ' 165' +6' 6% Turn 9 162' 182' +8' 5% T18 - T19 501' +8' 3% T9 - T10 263' +5' 3% Turn ' 240' +4' 1% Turn ' 264' -7' 2% T19 - T1 1569' -14' 2% Other Facilities of Interest:! Main Pit Area o Approximately 900 long o Width is approx. 60 (Including Signal Area, Entrance Lane, Hot Pit area and Crew area)! 400 diameter dry skid pad! Race Fuels with credit card/self serve dispensing! Buildings: o 155 x 44, 2-story, Event Center building with large meeting room, two classrooms, 14 garages and restroom facilities with showers on both ground and 2 nd floor levels o 92 x 44 event garage building (8 stalls) with restrooms & showers o 50 x 44 karting center with restrooms and shower facilities! Kart Track:.8 miles of 26 pavement designed to Pro Karting Standards