Porsche St Louis -WoW / Intro/ Sokol Memorial HPDE info on Jun 21, 2024 (629171) | MotorsportReg.com

St Louis Region Porsche Club of America and Porsche St Louis are offering a unique

Combination High Performance Driver Education experience including

Women on Wheels (Saturday)

Introduction to HPDE (Sunday)

and Dan Sokol Memorial HPDE (Friday-Sunday)

**Details for each event can be found below, please read through all the information provided.**

PCA Member

• Registration opens 4/19/24 @6:00pm
• Women on Wheels or Sunday Intro price for First Time Participant is $185
• HPDE price for experienced drivers (Novice-Advance)
  • One Day is $225
  • Two Day is $365

Non PCA Member

• Registration opens Friday, 4/26/24 @MIDNIGHT (between Friday and Saturday)
• Women on Wheels or Sunday Intro price for First Time Participant is $200
• HPDE price for experienced drivers (Novice-Advance)
  • One Day is $240
  • Two Day is $400

You do not need to be a PCA Member nor own a Porsche to participate, most makes and models are welcome, however only Porsche SUVs are allowed and convertible vehicles must meet specific requirement (outlined below).

All vehicles must pass a Technical Inspection prior to the event (see details below).  

Drivers must be 18 years of age or older.

Choose from:

• Saturday's Women on Wheels Introduction to HPDE (WOMEN ONLY)

• Sunday's Introduction to HPDE  

NOVICE and INTERMEDIATE drivers can choose to participate on Saturday and/or Sunday (one day registration is available for this event). 

ADVANCE DRIVERS and INSTRUCTORS can choose Friday, Saturday and/or Sunday (one day registration is available for this event).

Women, if you’re interested in learning more about High Performance Driving without being the only gal in a room full of guys, here’s your chance to experience the exhilaration and fun that comes from driving YOUR car on a road course track with a group of like-minded women!  Women on Wheels is open to all women, not just PCA members and no previous track experience is required.  Grab your friends and register now for this AMAZING EXPERIENCE!

Hosted by the St Louis Region Porsche Club of America and it’s subsidiary, the STL Track Sisters, this one-day (7AM - 5PM) High Performance Driver Education will provide you the opportunity to:

• Learn about high performance driving fundamentals during classroom instruction
• Experience the excitement of driving on the track during four sessions throughout the day
• Meet women who share your interest in cars and driving, including the STL Track Sisters with their assortment of on-track experience
• Socialize with your new friends following the event at the Track Happy Hour sponsored by STL Technology Brokers

Women on Wheel's Beginner Group is for Women Only; the classroom and on-track driving sessions for Saturday's Beginner Group will consist of women drivers only.  (Registration Priority will be given to Women on Wheels first time participants. Anyone repeating WoW AND still considered a beginner will be confirmed pending space available.)    All other run groups on Saturday will be open to men and women participants.

All Beginner and Novice level participants will be assigned a National PCA instructor to provide in-car guidance and encouragement throughout the day.  With a keen focus on safety, passing is allowed only under strictly controlled circumstances, as this is NOT racing, nor is it a racing school.  One of the best things about high performance driver education is that the principles taught during the day apply to everyday driving situations!  (Event requirements listed below.)

Learn new skills while experiencing the thrills that comes from driving your car on the road coarse track in this Intro to High Performance Driver Education!  

Open to men and women 18 or older, not just PCA members, no previous track experience is required.   (Registration Priority will be given to first time participants.  Anyone repeating last year's INTRO AND still considered a beginner will be confirmed pending space available.)

This one-day (7AM - 5PM) High Performance Driver Education will provide you the opportunity to:

• Learn about high performance driving fundamentals during classroom instruction
• Experience the excitement of driving on the track during four sessions throughout the day
• Meet and socialize with others who share your interest in cars and track driving.
• Check out all the other amazing cars that folks bring to track!

All Beginner and Novice level participants will be assigned a National PCA instructor to provide in-car guidance and encouragement throughout the day.  With a keen focus on safety, passing is allowed only under strictly controlled circumstances, as this is NOT racing, nor is it a racing school.  One of the best things about high performance driver education is that the principles taught during the day apply to everyday driving situations!  (Event requirements listed below.)

We know that summer brings a variety of activity choices and family commitments, so for this event only, experienced drivers can choose which day(s) work best: Friday (solo drivers only), Saturday AND/OR Sunday.  

• FRIDAY
  • Approved Solo drivers only (must have run at least one full weekend as a solo driver and have received prior approval from the Chief Driving Instructor; email if you'd like to be considered)
  • Two run groups means PLENTY of track time.  (Instructors may run in any group)
  • Lunch is available for purchase in advance, please select this option when registering. No breakfast on Friday.
• SATURDAY and/or SUNDAY
  • Novice, Intermediate, Advanced and Instructor groups available.  Choose your day(s) when registering
  • Breakfast and lunch provided each day
  • On-site safety Tech and Registration is open on Friday (anytime during the day), Saturday morning and Sunday morning

Light Breakfast, Lunch, Water, Snacks and Saturday Happy Hour are all provided compliments of our fantastic sponsors!  Please help us thank ALL our sponsors by visiting their shops for ALL your vehicle, personal and technology needs!

• Porsche St Louis for all things Porsche...cars, both new and pre-owned; parts, service and merchandise.  
• ET Tuning a full service automotive shop for street and track cars: high performance enhancements, track upgrades, and more.
• West County Auto Body the best full service mechanical and auto body repair shop in St Louis. 
• Weiss Insurance  dedicated to providing personalized quality insurance solutions for both personal and commercial policies.
• LFG Motorsports Arrive & Drive a luxury sports car rental service, contact Tom for more details at LFGmotorsports1@gmail.com
• The Shop with 20+ years experience protecting vehicles, specializing in vinyl and ceramic coatings, detailing, paint correction and more. 
• JML Audio of St Louis experts in vehicle enhancements including audio, video, cameras, radar and laser detection/blocking, nav, security, etc.
• STL Technology Brokers a Business Solutions Partner committed to accelerating IT outcomes and increasing customer satisfaction by supporting your IT projects through partnership.

Pre-Track "Tech" Inspection  

• Every vehicle must be inspected by a qualified technician within 30 days of the event.  Ultimately, it is the responsibility of the individual owner/driver to ensure the safe operation and maintenance of their vehicle.  Random inspections may be made at the track to insure vehicles conform to safety requirements.  Vehicles failing inspection at the track may be disqualified from participation without refund.  
• Download and print this year's Tech Inspection Form (download section at bottom of page)
• Section One of your Tech Inspection must be completed by a certified mechanic no more than 30 days prior to the event. (Instructors may self-tech.). Bring the completed Tech Inspection Form with your for the on-site Tech and Reg, as Section Two will be completed at the track.
• Any certified mechanic can perform the Tech Inspection.   Shops familiar with the Tech Inspection process include Porsche St Louis (Porsches only), ET Tuning, Reid Vann Imports, Newbold BMW

On-Site Safety Tech & Registration

On-site Tech & Reg is open on

• Friday from 7AM-6PM
  • Friday registrants, please come to the Registration Office to complete the process. 
• Saturday from 6:30AM-7:30AM
  • Procedure for Saturday morning registrants
    1. Secure a parking place and empty your car
    2. Queue up in the Drive Thru Tech & Reg line, be sure to have your 
       • Drivers License
       • Tech Form
       • Helmet 
         • If you have reserved a loaner helmet, please bring your Driver’s License into Registration in exchange for the helmet AFTER you completed registration
  • ARRIVE EARLY, as final tech and registration are usually very busy.  On-site Tech closes at 7:20 and Registration closes at 7:30 sharp, LATE ARRIVALS WILL FORFEIT THEIR FIRST SESSION ON TRACK, this is a problem especially for First Time (Beginner Group) participants.
• All guests must check in with the Registration office to sign a waiver and receive a guest wristband.
• Vehicle numbers will be provided at registration, they are to be placed at the outside, top, center of your windshield.

• 2024 TECH INSPECTION FORM
• Event Schedule
• WWTR Facility & Parking Map
• ​​​Track Map 1.6 mile

Information for Beginner and Novice Drivers:

• Frequently Asked Question   HPDE FAQs
• ​​​Helpful Track Terms   Common Motorsports Terminology ​​​​
• How to Prepare for a Track Weekend    Pre-Track Prep