quattroberfest 2023 Lapping Day & HPDE
Audi Club NA - Glacier Lakes Chapter
Registration closed October 1, 2023 11:59 PM at 2023-10-01T21:59:00-0700 Registration ends October 1, 2023 11:59 PM at 2023-10-01T21:59:00-0700 Registration opens July 14, 2023 3:30 PM at 2023-07-14T13:30:00-0700 Registration runs from July 14, 2023 3:30 PM to October 1, 2023 11:59 PM
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Join us for quattroberfest 2023 - our premier High Performance Driver Education (HPDE) event October 6 - 8, 2023 at Brainerd International Raceway (BIR) on the Donnybrook and Competition Course.
quattroberfest, sponsored by Toyo Tires, offers HPDE instruction for novice, intermediate and advanced driver classes on Saturday and Sunday on BIR's Competition Course. Our advanced drivers also have the option of participating in a Lapping Day on Friday on the Donnybrook Course. [Click here for Road Course Map]
Nur Technik will once again be providing track-side support for participants at quattroberfest! In addition, Nur Technik is offering ACGL members complimentary track inspections ("Tech Checks") for quattroberfest . Tech Checks must be completed within 30 days of the start of the event. Schedule an appointment at their 7000 square foot facility located in Burnsville to have them complete your required pre-track Safety Inspection ("Tech Check"). Tech Check Form.
We love getting shots of our cars in action on the track! NVUS Images will be on site capturing the action. Put your quattroberfest experience on display by purchasing professional photos of your car on the track. We'll introduce photographer Nate at the Driver's Meetings and you'll have the opportunity to purchase photos from the weekend.
Friday, October 6th
- Lapping Day – Instructor, Advanced, and Intermediate-Approved-to-Solo
- Lapping at BIR on the Donnybrook Track
- Gates open at 7:00 a.m.
- Registration 7:30 – 8:30 a.m.
- Lapping at BIR on the Donnybrook Track
- Friday Evening Registration/Reception for All HPDE Saturday & Sunday Drivers and Instructors
- Join us at the Arrowwood Lodge in Baxter, MN (discounted room information pending)
- 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. Check-in for event and pick up registration packet
- Mingle with other participants, sponsors, and volunteers
- Driver’s Meeting 7:00 p.m. – Mandatory for Novice and Intermediate drivers; Encouraged for all other drivers.
- Instructor/Student introductions
- General weekend expectations
- Preparation Tips
- Join us at the Arrowwood Lodge in Baxter, MN (discounted room information pending)
Saturday, October 7th
- High Performance Driver’s Education at BIR.
- Novice and Intermediate* drivers will mix classroom instruction with in-car exercises in the morning, and on-track sessions on the Competition Course in the afternoon. (*for intermediate-approved-to-solo drivers, in-car exercises are optional)
- Advanced drivers, Instructors**, and Intermediate-approved-to-solo will have open lapping in the morning on the Competition Course. (** Instructors: You will be assigned time slots for helping with exercises in the morning)
- Evening Dinner and Social Hours at the track in the BIR Driving School Classroom or (weather permitting) at the Band Stage
Sunday, October 8th
- High Performance Driver’s Education at BIR on the Competition Course
- Novice and Intermediate drivers will mix classroom instruction with on-track sessions
- Advanced drivers and Instructors will have on-track sessions
Costs
Driver Registration
- Friday Only (1) $395
- Saturday & Sunday Only $500
- Friday(1), Saturday & Sunday $725
(1) Participation in Friday's Lapping Day is limited to Instructor, Advanced, and Intermediate-Approved-to-Solo drivers (as ranked by ACGL). If you are unsure of your eligibility, send an email to events@audiclubglacierlakes.org before registering. (2) Online registration closes on October 1. Only Instructors, Advanced, and Intermediate-Approved-to-Solo drivers (as ranked by ACGL) will be permitted to register at the event. An additional $50 fee will be assessed for registration at the event.
Instructor Registration – Saturday & Sunday: Instructors who would like to participate in track sessions on Saturday and Sunday can do so at the following rates:
- Sat & Sunday Only - One Student $285
- Friday Lapping plus Sat & Sunday - One Student $510
- Sat & Sunday - No track time, instruction only $0
Saturday Evening Dinner (optional)
- Participant $25
- Guest, Non-Participant $25
Instructor Development Fund (optional): Tax deductible donation in $25 increments. Please consider donating to our Instructor Development Fund help us continue to educate & train our instructors who in turn make these driving instruction events possible.
We have set up a block of rooms at Arrowwood in Baxter at a discounted rate (does NOT include water park). Call 877-687-5634 and tell them you are with the Audi Club to reserve your room. Room block expires on September 6th, so don't delay!
Garage Rental - We will have garage stalls for rent at $75 for entire weekend. Note that garages are on the Donnybrook Track by the drag strip. Convenient on Friday, but a bit of a drive from where our activities will be on Saturday and Sunday.
New to HPDE and want to learn more about what to expect?
- Watch this video: quattroberfest at BIR
- Read: What to expect then you Attend a HPDE
Other questions?
Contact us at events@audiclubglacierlakes.org
Caztek Engineering - Friday Reception Sponsor
Ratified Motorsport - Saturday Instructor Lunch Sponsor
