NNJR PCA High Performance Driver’s Education
Intro to Driver Education Program
Welcome to NNJR PCA High Performance Driver’s Education! (HPDE or DE).
For those of you that aren’t yet ready to commit to a full weekend of HPDE at NJMP Lightning, we’ll be running an Intro to Driver Education program for you to experience what we enjoy so much!
The cost is $150 but we will be offering Porsche Edison a $50 (33%) discount.
Our motto is “safe, serious, fun.” Simple and true. The “safe” part means we take pride in your car leaving our events as beautiful as they were when they arrived. We’re serious about developing skills that make us better, more capable drivers. Most importantly, we are about having fun. No speed limits, no cops, no stress. If you don’t leave with a giant smile on your face, we’re doing it wrong. Let us know.
We focus on controlled speed. Our fun comes in the corners! The skill lies in getting to the right entry speed, carrying speed through the apex and getting back on gas as soon as possible. Get it right and you’ve never had more fun in a car!
You should arrive by 10:00 on Sunday October 5th and expect:
- 10:00 – 10:30 Arrive, use the restroom, orient yourself and prowl the paddock
- 10:30: Attend a dedicated Drivers Meeting to know what to expect on track
- 11:00: Attend classroom to learn the flags and Lightning-specific tips
- 12:00: Orientation / parade Laps at highway speeds to familiarize yourself with the track and learn “the line” – the fastest way around the track; and
- 1:00: a dedicated track session with an experienced instructor guiding you around the track.
- 1:45: Debrief, thank you and invitation to future events.
We expect that you’ll love it and want to join us for a full weekend. If you do, feel free to sign up for our signature, year-end event at Virginia International Raceway, a premier, bucket-list track!
To prepare, you’ll need to do a few things:
- Register at [MotorsportReg]
- Attend our pre-tech event at Apex Autowerks on September 22nd or have your car inspected by a shop using our tech form
- Bring a SA 2015 or newer helmet if you have one – if you don’t have one we have loaners
- Optional:
- Peruse our Welcome to DE page for lots of info on what to expect and answers to FAQs.
- Watch the [classroom video] online
- Watch the two-laps of Lightning video and try to learn the track
If you have any questions, please reach out to Thom Calabro (trackchair@nnjr-pca.com) or Peter Miller (tracktech@nnjr-pca.com or 917.767.9463).
