MEMBERSHIP CHAIRS

If you can't find the answer to your question here, please don't hesitate to contact our membership chairs. They are ready and waiting to put you in touch with the racers or officials who can answer your questions.

Michelle McColl   303.403.2670   mccoll5[at]comcast[dot]net

Tom Hunsinger   303.773.0828   tom[dot]hunsinger[at]comcast[dot]net

 FREE PDX PROGRAM

This program is a great way to test the waters with your car on a race track and get a taste of what a race weekend is all about. On race weekends when Time Trials are running (see the schedule for exact dates) the regional SCCA offers a Performance Driving Experience (PDX) in parallel. Participants bring their street car, a valid driver's license and approved helmet (loaner helmets can be arranged in advance). No, you don't need a fancy sports car to have fun and learn something on the track - virtually any daily driver will do. The day begins in an early morning classroom session where the basics of driving "the line" on a race track are covered. Drivers are then paired with an SCCA instructor and head out for lapping sessions. The PDX experience is FREE for drivers who volunteer to work (or shadow, for first timers) a corner for the road racing sessions on the same day! Otherwise the cost is $75/day. All drivers are welcome to join the racing crowd for free trackside dinner on Saturday night of the race weekend.

Advanced registration is mandatory for participation, and it's a good idea to contact the PDX Chair to be sure your vehicle and other credentials are suitable for the track.

Grant Barclay   970.227.1311   gbarclay[at]aol[dot]com

 SHADOW PROGRAM

Curious about working up close with race cars or racing one yourself? A simple way to experience a race weekend firsthand is to arrange to shadow a race worker or race team. The SCCA racing community is full of folks who are excited to show you the ropes and help you get involved. There are a variety of ways to participate in a race weekend beyond racing a car, from helping officials time and score the race cars from the tower, helping wave caution flags at the race drivers as they tear by your corner station, helping technical inspectors look for flaws in the racing safety gear or identify cheaters!

Contact the shadow coordinator to learn more!

Denise Longwell 303.475.8818 dlongwell27[at]gmail[dot]com.

 FIRST RACE DAY

Schedule of Events: always posted on our website here.

Maps and Directions: plus additional details on each local racing venue are here.

What to Bring: We probably don't have to warn you that any day spent outdoors in Colorado can be both beautiful and brutal - bring sunscreen, a hat, rain protection, bug spray, water and ear plugs! If you're planning on working/shadowing a corner, the race officials prefer that you wear "whites" (long pants, long sleeves and all in white or a neutral color that won't conflict with the driver's recognition of the multi-colored flags) and rugged shoes. Food is generally available at the track side concession stand. Workers, drivers and crew are invited to a free Saturday night dinner. In addition, workers are provided with drinks at their station throughout the race day and free lunch.

Registration: If you just plan on spectating, registration is not necessary. However, if you plan to run a PDX (Performance Driving Experience), volunteer to work or officiate a race, or run a car in the event, then advanced registration is MANDATORY. The club uses a third party system where you'll set up a free user account and submit your registration: DLB Racing.

 READY TO GO RACING?

•Redline Article You Want to Race by Karl McColl
•Letter to a New Racer from Christine Jerritts
•Go Racing flier distributed at SCCA marketing events
•SCCA Guide to Getting Started GO RACING
•Dave Gran's book "Go Ahead - Take the Wheel" - SCCA Special Edition