The Porsche Club UAE is partnered with Pirelli and Al Nabooda Automobiles for the 2015/2016 Season INVITATION TO EVENT Friday 22 nd January 2016 Abu Dhabi YAS Marina Driving Experience LIII *Please read the new 4 Levels and understand which Level you may register in. The Committee is pleased to announce that we have secured a club rate at the YAS Viceroy Hotel at YAS Island where the Committee will also be staying and gathering at the Skylight Bar outlet of the hotel after the event* Dear Member, The Committee of the Porsche Club UAE is pleased to invite you to this exclusive and exciting event that will be driven under the lights on the full 5,554 km GP circuit. This event will be the 53 rd Driving Experience and is at the Abu Dhabi YAS Marina F1 Circuit and continues our support for Driver Education, Safety and Motorsports for which we have earned our reputation since the first Circuit in the UAE opened in 2004. The format has been developed to provide various Levels of Porsche Driver Training catering to all Porsche Owners focusing on members who are new to the Porsche Driving Experience as well as those looking to continue their Circuit Development. What you learn here will benefit your normal road driving and control of your car. Pirelli and Al Nabooda will be on hand to assist and advise participants with technical information and support. Post-event Social gathering will be held at the Skylight Bar outlet of the YAS Viceroy hotel, therefore we encourage participants to plan an overnight stay at the hotel. The Committee and Instructors will be staying overnight as well; excellent Club Room rates are shown below. The event date is Friday 22 nd January 2016, utilizing the full 5.554 KM GRAND PRIX CIRCUIT. In addition to the exclusive Porsches only Circuit Experience, the day enables you to discuss correct driving techniques with our Instructors and also to meet with like-minded people. Only Porsche Club UAE members and their guests will be able to participate in this event. Children under the age of 14 will not be allowed as passengers or walk through the pit lane. Arrival at the YAS Marina Circuit East or West Gate entrances at 5:45pm is mandatory. The gate opens at 5:45pm and closes at 6:30pm sharp for Novice and Club participants; while Intermediate and Master participants may arrive at 7:00pm but no later than 7:30pm. Two drivers wishing to share one car may do so as long as one driver is in either Novice or Club Level and the other is in either Intermediate or Master Level. Kindly be aware that you must manage refueling of your Porsche wisely between sessions, fueling is available at the Circuit, please read below for details. Non-participating Members and their guests are welcome to attend as spectators free of charge.
Participants will be divided into 4 levels, and registration must be done according to the following rules: NOVICE: Members participating for the first time in Porsche Club UAE Driving Experience MUST register in the NOVICE Level. CLUB: Only members who have successfully completed Novice Level may register in the CLUB Level. INTERMEDIATE: Only members who have successfully completed 2 Club Level Driving Experience Events may register in the INTERMEDIATE Level. MASTER: Only members who have successfully completed 2 WET HANDLING Events and 3 INTERMEDIATE Level Driving Experience Events may register in the MASTER Level. Helmets are required ONLY for CLUB, INTERMEDIATE, MASTER DRIVERS & their PASSENGERS. A limited number of helmets will be available for rent at the Circuit after sign-on in the briefing room for AED 50 plus an ID for deposit. NOVICE Level (AED 1,100 with NO COST for guests) This Level is for those who are new to the Porsche Club UAE Driving Experience. You will get introduced to the 5.554 km GP Circuit of YAS Marina, receive instruction on Circuit Driving, and follow Instructor Lead Cars showing how to smoothly lap the circuit on the racing-line with your Porsche. You will also have an in-car Instructor with you during part of the event observing your driving style and providing tips. No Helmets are required for either Driver nor Passenger in this group. CLUB Level (AED 1,100 with NO COST for guests) For those members who have successfully completed the Novice Level. Members will be exposed to higher speeds while following faster Instructor Lead Cars, and since slightly higher speeds will be implemented Helmets MUST be worn by all drivers and passengers. INTERMEDIATE Level (AED 850 with NO COST for guests) For those who have successfully completed 2 CLUB Levels. You will have 2 sessions of free lapping sharing the Circuit exclusively with Intermediate drivers providing a comfortable environment to continue developing your Porsche Circuit Experience and driving skills. Helmets MUST be worn by drivers and passengers. MASTER Level (AED 850 with NO COST for guests) For those who have successfully completed 2 WET HANDLING Events and 3 INTERMEDIATE Level Events. You will have 2 sessions of free lapping sharing the Circuit exclusively with Master drivers providing the most exclusive Circuit Experience where you can implement your knowledge while performing at your Porsche s true potential. Helmets MUST be worn by drivers and passengers. NOTE: THE PORSCHE CLUB UAE WILL NOT TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR A MEMBER WHO HAS REGISTERED INTO THE WRONG LEVEL. IF YOU HAVE REGISTERED INTO THE WRONG LEVEL AT THE EVENT YOU WILL BE DENIED ACCESS AT SIGN-ON AND THERE WILL BE NO REFUND. PLEASE READ THE LEVEL RULES CAREFULLY.
FORMAT The format has been developed both for those that have never received Porsche driver training and those looking to continue their circuit driving. What you learn here will benefit your normal road driving and control of your car. SERVICING The Porsche Club UAE recommends each member ensures their car is in very good condition by authorized Porsche Service Centers prior to attending this event so they can safely enjoy the activities. It is recommended to replace your brake fluid if it has been in your car for more than 6 months, and ensure your tires are in good condition without any prior damage. We recommend you visit an authorized Pirelli outlet to ensure your tires are suitable for performance driving. CATERING To help control the cost of our events Catering has been set-up on a CASH BASIS in the Pit Stop Lounge. REFUELING We have organized for the Fuel station inside YAS to be open for this event from 5:00pm until 12:15am. Fuel Vouchers must be purchased from our Hostesses since YAS is not authorized to sell fuel on a cash basis. Vouchers cost AED 30 for 10 Liters of Fuel. OVERNIGHT STAY ROOM RATES Porsche Club UAE club rate at the YAS Viceroy (YAS Island) for members and their guests who would like to stay overnight instead of driving back home so late Room Type Single Occupancy Double Occupancy Marina Deluxe Room AED 550 AED 625 Deluxe Room AED 650 AED 725 Deluxe Suite AED 950 AED 1,025 YAS Grand Suite AED 1,050 AED 1,125 Marina Suite AED 1,350 AED 1,425 Presidential Suite On request On request For your bookings, contact reservation department on 02-6560700 or by e-mail to yas.reservations@viceroyhotelsandresorts.com and mention the block code PCUAE to benefit from this special room rate.
EVENT DETAILS Date: FRIDAY 22 January 2016 Arrival Time of Novice and Club Levels: 5:45pm at the Support Pit Entrance of YAS Marina Circuit; Gates to the pits/paddock will be CLOSED at 6:30pm SHARP. Late arrivals will NOT be admitted. Arrival Time of Intermediate and Master Levels: 7pm at the Support Pit Entrance of YAS Marina Circuit; Gates to the pits/paddock will be CLOSED at 8:00pm SHARP. Late arrivals will NOT be admitted. Location: Abu Dhabi YAS Marina Circuit. If you come from Abu Dhabi please take the new SHEIKH KHALIFA ROAD from Abu Dhabi Marina to Shahama. Take the exit YAS ISLAND EAST and follow the signs to the circuit. Please enter the circuit via the SUPPORT PITS ENTRANCE GATE. If you come from Dubai take the highway to Abu Dhabi, after Shahama (before Abu Dhabi Airport) and follow the YAS Marina direction signs. Take the exit YAS ISLAND EAST and follow the signs to the circuit. Please enter the circuit via the SUPPORT PITS ENTRANCE GATE. For more details check the following link http://www.yasmarinacircuit.com/media/14839/ymc_customer_circuit_map_english.pdf Follow signs to the YAS HOTEL and entering at GATE 7, please register and enter the pits/paddock at the backside of the SUPPORT PITS. Allow ample time for arrival. Event Duration: 5:45pm until 12:00am plus Social gathering at Rotana YAS until late Registration Procedure: On website www.porscheclubuae.com, see RSVP below Cost for the event: NOVICE & CLUB AED1,100 (Approx. US$ 310) per driver, INTERMEDIATE & MASTER AED850 (Approx US$ 233). FREE for all guests. Your day will consist of: - FILL YOUR FUEL TANK FULLY prior to arriving at the YAS Marina Circuit. - Arrival at Abu Dhabi YAS Marina Circuit F1 Pits; from the East or West entrances then follow signs to Gate 7. - Sign-on (All drivers must sign a disclaimer prior to going on the track) - Pirelli tyre inspections and pressure checks Payment must be made as always at www.porscheclubuae.com (See below for payment instructions). Only once you have made payment will you be registered for this event. Only one driver is allowed to register per car; however a single car can be entered in Novice/Club and Intermediate/Master. Members and their guests are welcome to attend as spectators, free of charge.
Registration: Our system is there for you to confirm attendance and make payment from the convenience of your home or office to enjoy the Club's events. For your convenience, you are able to cancel your registration up to 48 hours before the event in which case your credit card will be fully refunded. You can also register up to 48 hours before the event provided spaces are available. Go to the Club's website www.porscheclubuae.com and login using your e-mail address and your password. (See the email sent to you previously informing you of your password.) Use the password retrieval option on the home page or email on info@porscheclubuae.com for assistance. Once logged in, you will be presented with a list of reservation options. Select your option and make payment using your credit card. Only once you have completed payment, will you be registered and confirmed for the event. We Proudly Accept All Major Credit Cards No Show Policy: Due to the organization of such events, and the large numbers attending, the Club has instituted a "no or late show" policy, where cancellations or confirmations must be advised no later than 48 hours prior to the event, otherwise you will be charged the full amount. This allows us to adjust final numbers with our host destination. How to Prepare: This is a Motorsport Event so safety must be paramount to all involved. You must bring a Helmet to participate. If you do not have a Helmet you can rent one at the circuit for AED 50. It is a good time to invest in a helmet (an open face is acceptable for closed vehicle events) as you will be using this in most Motorsports Events with the Porsche Club UAE or any other time you drive at UAE racetracks or other circuit venues. This is NOT a competition event. There will be NO racing. This is an opportunity to learn about the behavior of your Porsche; experience the amazing YAS Marina F1 Circuit under the lights; and a fantastic way to improve your driving skills. For those members with aspirations of competitive motorsport in the future this is the first step and a must, our Motorsport committee are available to guide you further. You must follow the instructions given by Instructors and the event Organizers (PC UAE Committee). The Club has no choice but to take unsafe behavior during such events very seriously and expects all members to comply with the rules of the day and take utmost care whilst taking part in the event. The Committee of the Club, the Yas Marina Circuit and any Track Officials reserve the right to expel any member from the event and/or from the Club without posting specific reason. For your own safety and the safety of others you must make sure your Porsche is in perfect road-going condition prior to the event. 1. Ensure your Porsche has a current valid registration. 2. Come with a FULL TANK OF FUEL. 3. Please make sure your tyres are inflated to the pressure specified in your drivers manual (you must check this pressure when the tyres are cold, preferably on the day before the event). Have adequate tread on your tyres and make sure they are not more than 4 years old. 4. Make sure you do not have any loose items in the car. 5. It is very advisable to replace your brake fluid prior to this event. Even if your brake fluid is only a few months old, it will have picked up humidity that will turn to steam once you are on the circuit and you may loose all braking ability. It does not cost much to replace your brake fluid, and it will save you disappointment during the event. Have the brake fluid replaced by a qualified Porsche mechanic. If you are in doubt please visit the Porsche workshop to give the car a full check-up prior to the event. Special care should be taken of seat belts, brakes, suspension, pedals and steering.
Driver Tips: For your safety and the safety of others, please make sure YOU are in perfect condition prior to the event. 1. Ensure you have suitable shoes. Covered sports or formal shoes are OK. Sandals, open-toed shoes or bare feet are NOT. 2. Wear comfortable clothes. Cotton is preferable. Avoid loose fitting clothing, including national dress. 3. Drivers must not be under the influence of alcohol, drugs or any medication that might impair judgment and co-ordination in any way. For any questions & enquiries info@porscheclubuae.com ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Porsche Club UAE, P.O. Box 73751, DUBAI, UAE www.porscheclubuae.com THE CLUB DOES NOT ENDORSE DRINKING and DRIVING! ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ President: Karim Al-Azhari 050-645 5004 Vice-President & Treasurer: Shahid Baloch 050-641 8263 Motorsports Director: Martin Baerschmidt 050-456 3781 Motorsports Operation Manager: Bashar Mardini 050-625 8482 Events Manager: Juergen Heneka 050-558 1933 Secretary: Adel Arslan 050-725 6027 Public Relations Manager Roy Abboud 050-242 1118 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ If you would like to unsubscribe from our mailing list - Click Here