NoviceDriversSchool 6-19-10, Moultrie, REG OPEN

[IPPO]

Dixie Region is hosting a Solo Novice Drivers School at Spence Field in Moultrie, GA on June 19th.

THIS IS A SOLO NOVICE AND INTERMEDIATE DRIVER SCHOOL ON AN OUTSTANDING 7 ACRE CONCRETE SITE.

PRE-REGISTRATION AND PAYMENT ARE REQUIRED FOR THIS EVENT.

Register and Pay Online Here:
www.motorsportreg.com/index.cfm/event/event.advert/uidEvent/AB8A21B4-0DBA-347D-6FBE316B78F2EF75

SCHOOL INFO:

SCHEDULE: THE DRIVER SCHOOL WILL TAKE PLACE FROM 10AM TO 4PM ON SATURDAY, JUNE 19, 2010. RAIN OR SHNE!
School begins at 10 AM sharp. Please arrive early, by 9 AM or so, to get settled, check in and have your car tech inspected.

REGISTRATION FEE:
$60 PER DRIVER (NOT PER CAR) ENTRANT FOR SCCA MEMBERS
$70 PER CAR FOR SCCA NON-MEMBERS*

(*The event insurance costs us $10 more for non-SCCA members)

SCHOOL FEE INCLUDES YOUR ENTRY INTO THE AUTOCROSS THE FOLLOWING DAY, SUNDAY, JUNE 20, 2010.

THIS EVENT WILL TAKE PLACE RAIN OR SHINE.

THERE WILL BE A SHORT BREAK FOR LUNCH. PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN BAG LUNCH OR THERE WILL BE TIME TO PICK SOMETHING UP LOCALLY.

MUST HAVE A MINIMUM OF 15 CARS FOR THIS EVENT TO TAKE PLACE SO PLEASE BE SURE TO REGISTER BEFORE NOON ON WEDNESDAY, JUNE 16, 2010.

DIRECTIONS TO SPENCE FIELD:
Events located at Spence Field in Moultie, Georgia are held near 200 N. Vandenberg Drive, Moultie, Georgia. Drive past the water tower to the end of N. Vandenberg Drive, then turn right on the large concrete staging area. Mapquest Spence Field: www.mapquest.com/maps?city=Moultrie&state=GA&address=200+N.+Vandenberg+Drive


Moultrie Hotels We Use:

Regency Inn
2405 1st Avenue S.E., Highway 133 South, Moultrie, GA 31768
Phone: [phone]
No web site.

Econolodge Moultrie
1300 Veterans Parkway North, Hwy. 319 N., Moultrie, GA
Phone: [phone]
www.econolodge.com/

Hampton Inn Moultrie
441 East Veterans Parkway N.E., Moultrie, GA
Phone: [phone]
hamptoninn1.hilton.com/en_US/hp/index.do


HAVE A QUESTION?
Please try posting questions to this forum first.
Urgent and can't wait, then call us:
Rob Ippolito at 850-591-0856
OR
Bryan Batchelor at [phone]

[Tankswife]

I would like to sign up my daughter for the novice school...She is 15 and has done 4 previous autocrosses.

Her name is Tori Ratte' and she will be driving a 99 Mazda Miata 10AE.

I haven't seen a pre-registration link yet, but want to be sure we get her signed up before the class fills.

Thanks

[IPPO]

May 22, 2010 20:59:57 GMT -5 @Tankswife said:

I haven't seen a pre-registration link yet, but want to be sure we get her signed up before the class fills.

Registration just opened. See updated info and registration link added to the first post above. Hope to see you and your daughter there.

[radrichie]

allready signed up, for both days. see everybody there.

richie

[Tanskwife]

Thanks IPPO...I have her registered now. I think it will be a great experience for such a young and new driver....I appreciate everyone that is making this happen.

[gozfast]

This looks like a hell of a lot of fun but I've never even been to a solo event before, so I'm a total novice as far as that goes. Are you guys pretty friendly to the new guys and would this be the best way to get my feet wet so to speak? I have a 370Z begging to be driven but I don't even know what class I would be in. I don't want to get in over my head right away. For the school, I have the one car but two drivers interested (both novices), so would that work out or be a PITA? If so, is that $70 or $140 for a non SCCA member, and what happens if you don't get the 15 min. participants? I also have a friend interested with a Boxster with all the same questions. Maybe I could talk him into coming out too.

[IPPO]

May 26, 2010 10:13:03 GMT -5 gozfast said:

Are you guys pretty friendly to the new guys and would this be the best way to get my feet wet so to speak?

Be prepared for some of the most fun you'll have on four wheels. You will find the Dixie crew most friendly and helpful. We love sharing our passion. This is your chance to learn from some of the best and experienced in our club, one on one, in your car, on course. Our goal is to provide maximum seat time in a challenging but safe and comfortable environment.

May 26, 2010 10:13:03 GMT -5 gozfast said:

I have a 370Z begging to be driven but I don't even know what class I would be in.

If your car is stock then you'd be in C Stock. If it's a Nismo 370Z then B Stock. If your car is modified then we'll take a look at what you've done and figure out what class you will be running.

May 26, 2010 10:13:03 GMT -5 gozfast said:

I don't want to get in over my head right away. For the school, I have the one car but two drivers interested (both novices), so would that work out or be a PITA?

No problem for two drivers in one car. There should be ample opportunity for the both of you to get plenty of seat time and instruction.

May 26, 2010 10:13:03 GMT -5 gozfast said:

If so, is that $70 or $140 for a non SCCA member, and what happens if you don't get the 15 min. participants?

Correct, $70 per non-member driver entrant. Two non-member drivers = $140. The fee includes entry to Sunday's Solo autocross. I believe we will have at least 15 drivers but if we don't then you'll get your money back for the school. You can still enter the Sunday Solo for the normal fee. We hold Novice course walk throughs before the drivers meeting on Sunday.

May 26, 2010 10:13:03 GMT -5 gozfast said:

I also have a friend interested with a Boxster with all the same questions. Maybe I could talk him into coming out too.

Bring them, too, they will love it.

[IPPO]

Tentative School Agenda (subject to change)

9 - 10am Check in and car tech inspection.
10:00 Introductions and Welcome
10:10 Short Solo Basics Instruction. Learn about turn-in, apex, exit, the line, late apex vs. early apex, oversteer, understeer, how manuever a slalom and sweeper, and more.
10:30 Course walk through with instructor(s)
11:00 Course timed runs in your car with an instructor. Watch your times drop.
12:30 Break for lunch
1:30 Q & A Period. Tire pressure discussion.
1:45 Continue timed runs with an instructor or solo. Drive your car on the skidpad.
4:00 Debrief and finish.

[gozfast]

All right, I'm all registered. I'll work on signing up a few more friends. See ya there!

[radrichie]

so how many are signed up. do you have enough to have the school Saturday???

thanks richie

[tomatoracer]

Seven so far. I know of two others that are coming. We still have a few days till registration closes.

[Scareman]

Rob,

Need any more instructors?

I may be doing a 60 mile kayak paddle from Lake Talquin to the Gulf on Saturday.

It was good seeing the old Dixie gang in March on my way home from the WaterTribe Everglades Challenge.

Brad

[IPPO]

Hey Brad, it was a great surprise to see you after all these years. I think we are good on instructors but you are welcome to help out anytime. All the best, Rob.

[gozfast]

I already registered through the online link for the drivers school on the 19th. It says that includes entry into the following event on the 20th. Do I need to also do the online registration for the 20th or is it all done already because of the school registration? Also, the registration list shows 11 people signed up for the school so far. Will you still have the school if we're that close to the 15 minimum you wanted?

[IPPO]

As of today we are now up to 12 entries, plenty to hold the novice school. So the novice school is a go.

Regarding the free event entry and registration to school participants on Sunday, June 20th:
- You must register and pay online in advance to participate in the Novice School on Saturday June 19th.
- School entrants gain free entry to the Solo event on Sunday June 20th.
- Sunday June 20th Solo event online registration is encouraged but not required. By registering online in advance you help speed up the registration process the morning of the event. In other words, more seat time and runs. So we encourage everyone to pre-register for Solo events online. Solo event registration can be found on the Event Schedule page of the Dixie website at dixiescca.com/event-schedule.html .

Look forward to seeing everyone there.