About this event
Welcome to the Audi Club's annual High Performance Driver's Clinic (HPDC), sponsored by Craftsman Auto Care! (Support sponsors that support Audi Club!) The HPDC will be held on Summit Point's Jefferson Circuit and should be lots of fun!
Saturday Clinic
The event is focused on beginners/novice student participants who are starting to get engaged in track events or those who want to improve their driving skills for the daily commute.
This annual PCC-ACNA clinic is an instructional event tailored to the needs of members with no previous driving experience beyond the "normal" daily commute and driver's ed classes. The clinic provides a safe controlled environment to learn and practice advanced defensive driving techniques and car control through a combination of classroom and on-track exercises.
For anyone who wishes to enhance their driving knowledge and enjoy a safer road experience through improved skills, confidence and understanding, this event is designed for that purpose. It provides the ideal start for those who may want to progress and participate in our two-day Drivers' Education (DE) events. ABSOLUTELY NO PRIOR EXPERIENCE REQUIRED and there will be plenty of patient instructors to help guide you through the day.
Over the past fifteen plus years, we have developed an outstanding program that puts beginners and novices at ease and offers valuable instruction even for those who have recently started doing Drivers' Education events. The morning is classroom and car-control exercises including a wet skidpad, braking, and slalom. The afternoon finishes off the event by applying what was learned in the morning with on-track driving.
Be sure to take advantage of the club exclusive offers at Craftsman Auto Care.
Event requirements
You must be 16 years old and a fully licensed driver to participate in this event. Spots are limited.
Teens 16 or 17 years old, holding a full, valid driver's license (not provisional or learners permit) may participate in PCC-ACNA driving schools WITH a parent/legal guardian present to sign the Minor Release and Waiver of Liability and Indemnity Agreement (Minor Waiver) at the start of the event and witnessed by an Event Official.
VEHICLE NOTE: You do not need to drive an Audi to participate in this event. Convertibles are only permitted IF approved safety equipment is installed. High center-of-gravity vehicles (e.g., SUVs, CUVs, etc.) are allowed with certain restrictions. Additional details, including pre-approved makes/models, are provided in the Driver School Event Rules. Non-street-legal open wheeled cars are not eligible to participate. SummitPoint currently does not allow EVs or Hybrids to be on track during the event.
Saturday Clinic
The Clinic does not require a pre-event tech inspection but it is highly recommended to avoid any problems that may prevent you from participating. You can get a free tech inspection completed at any of the 8 Craftsman locations in Northern Virginia . Just mention an Audi Club Tech Inspection when making an appointment and bring along the tech inspection form to be completed. We will perform a tech inspection on site as part of the on-site registration check-in and tech inspection. Be sure to wear natural fabric (i.e. cotton) long pants, a long-sleeve shirt and closed toe shoes (no sandels or flip flops). We will provide helmets when they're requested in your registration.
No special tires or brakes or other car modifications are required. Learn more about your car just as it sits! Simply make sure the existing tires and brakes (at least 50% pad material) and other mechanical equipment are in good condition. You should have had your brake fluid replaced in the last 2 years.
This event generally involves a series of in-car exercises in the morning (e.g., slalom, emergency braking, etc.) followed by track lapping time in the afternoon. Both morning and afternoon driving sessions are instructed.
Active Audi Club North America (ACNA) membership is NOT required for this portion of the event.
For more information about this and other PCC-ACNA events contact msr@audiclubpcc.org
