Instructor and Driver Development Weekend - Nov 22, 23 & 24, 2024 at Sebring
Driver's Ed
Event Information
| Hosted by | Suncoast Florida Region PCA |
| Registrar | deregistrar@suncoastpca.org / 236-628-8603 |
| Location | Sebring International Raceway |
| Event Dates | 11/22/24 - 11/24/24 |
| Registration Dates |
10/22/24 09:00 AM (opens)
(central time zone) 11/14/24 11:59 PM (closes) (central time zone)
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| Description |
. Suncoast PCA’s annual 3-day “Instructor and Driver Development Weekend” and awards dinner in the Gallery of Legends, sponsored by Porsche Clearwater . Friday November 22 and Saturday November 23: Instructor training and driver development for advanced drivers. Open to any solo qualified drivers and PCA Instructors. In addition to a lot of track time, there will be additional advanced training, classrooms sessions, and a track walk each morning narrated by Ross Bentley. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn more than in a typical DE weekend, meet Ross and learn the track from a different perspective. We will also host our MSF Level II instructor training program on Friday and Saturday. Please contact our CTI, Brad Beckett, if you are interested in this program: CTI@SuncoastPCA.org. Sunday November 23: Regular DE for all student groups, solos and instructors. Our student groups will fill up quickly for this event so register and pay ASAP to confirm your spot. Anyone registered to participate on Sunday will also get a free event T-Shirt – our 2025 version! Join us for dinner Saturday evening. Open to all registered drivers, including students. We will enjoy a catered sit-down dinner, followed by presentation of awards, introduction of the new instructors, raffles and book signing with Ross Bentley. Our sponsor for the dinner this year is Porsche Clearwater. Make sure you register for the dinner option! Capacity is limited and tickets must be purchased in advance. TWO IMPORTANT NOTES: - The event opens for registration on Tuesday October 22 at 9:00 am central time and closes on Thursday November 14 at 11:59 pm central time. Please note that registrations after the event closes will incur a $75 late registration fee so, please register and pay before the event closes to avoid this fee. - If you have not driven with us since May of 2023 please note that our tech procedure has changed; all drivers, including instructors, must now use an approved shop for their tech inspection. See section “DE TECH INSPECTION” below for full details. TWO NEW SAFETY POLICIES EFFECTIVE JULY 10, 2024 RELATING TO CONVERTIBLES AND EV CARS: If you are considering driving with either a convertible or an EV, please contact our DE Tech at DETech@SuncoastPCA.org prior to registering for an event to get the specifics of these policies. The documents can also be downloaded from ClubReg once you are logged into your ClubReg account. DE REGISTRATION: All registrants must be at least 18 years of age and hold a valid driver’s license. We use an e-waiver - this must be SIGNED and VERIFIED. PCA membership is not required but membership does have some advantages. If your PCA membership number is in your ClubReg account profile, it can be automatically verified during the registration process. You do not have to be a member specifically of Suncoast PCA, all PCA members receive the same benefits at our DE events. All drivers require a helmet rated SA2015 or SA2020. Moped helmets and motorcycle helmets are not allowed, and there are no loaner helmets available. We run rain or shine so please prepare accordingly! DE CONFIRMATION: You will be confirmed when the required questions / registration information is complete, your appropriate payment is received, and your e-waiver is signed AND VERIFIED. You are not officially in the event until you have received a confirmation email. Car numbers and pit stalls are allocated on a "first registered and paid, first allocation" basis. DE TECH INSPECTION: All drivers must have a technical inspection performed on their car within 30 days of the event, at an approved shop. The "Tech Form" and the "Approved Shop List" can be downloaded from within your ClubReg account. They will also be attached to your confirmation email. DE CANCELLATION and REFUND/CREDIT: All cancellations must be made in your ClubReg account. An email, text or phone call to the DE Registrar, or another driver, or your instructor, is not an acceptable method of cancellation. Cancellations up to 30 days prior to the event will receive a full refund (less any ClubRegistration processing fees). Cancellations received less than 30 days prior to the event will receive a credit or refund (less any ClubRegistration processing fees) at the discretion of Suncoast PCA if we cannot fill your spot. From 9 days prior to the event, NO REFUNDS OR CREDITS will be issued. No exceptions – including for cars not passing the technical inspection. Plan and schedule your tech inspection appointment accordingly to ensure any required repairs or pads/tires replacements can be made before the deadline of Tuesday November 12, 2024 at 5pm EST. Charitable donations are NEVER refunded. We do not offer refunds, credit or partial credit for mechanical issues that prevent your car from going out on the track. We look forward to seeing you at Sebring !! If you have any questions or require additional information, please contact Debbie at DERegistrar@SuncoastPCA.org. Your DE Team: Brad Beckett – CTI CTI@SuncoastPCA.org Debbie Spee – DE Registrar DERegistrar@SuncoastPCA.org Rene Spee - DE Tech DETech@SuncoastPCA.org |
| Refund Policy |
Suncoast PCA Drivers Education Refund Policy and Track Damage Statement: All cancellations must be done in your ClubReg account. An email, text or phone call to the DE Registrar or another driver or your instructor is not acceptable. Cancellations up to 30 days prior to the event will receive a full refund (less any ClubRegistration processing fees) or be credited for use during 2024. Cancellations received less than 30 days prior to the event will receive a credit or refund (less any ClubRegistration processing fees) at the discretion of Suncoast PCA if we cannot fill your spot. From 9 days prior to the event, NO REFUNDS OR CREDITS will be issued. No exceptions – including for cars not passing the technical inspection. Plan and schedule your tech inspection appointment accordingly to ensure any required repairs or pads/tires replacements can be made before the deadline. Charitable donations are NEVER refunded. We do not offer refund, credit or partial credit for mechanical issues that prevent your car from going out on the track. Please note that you WILL NOT be confirmed until you pay. If the run group fills with paid registrants, you will be placed on a waiting list or cancelled if payment is not received. Track damage:If you have an incident on track or anywhere on Sebring property and Sebring bills Suncoast PCA for those costs, Suncoast PCA will invoice you for those costs. |
| Indemnity Policy | Please see host website for details. |
Event Fees
| Entry Type | Fee | Description |
|---|---|---|
| SOLO: Fri, Sat & Sun - PCA Member | $960.00 | Solo qualified drivers in White, Black and Pink run groups only. |
| SOLO: Fri, Sat & Sun - Non-Member | $1,050.00 | Solo qualified drivers in White, Black and Pink run groups only. |
| INSTRUCTOR: Fri, Sat & Sun - PCA Member | $600.00 | Instructors will be assigned a student on Sunday. |
| INSTRUCTOR: Fri, Sat & Sun - Non-Member | $650.00 | Instructors will be assigned a student on Sunday. |
| SOLO or INSTRUCTOR: Fri & Sat - PCA Member | $770.00 | Solo qualified drivers or Instructors in White, Black and Pink run groups only. |
| SOLO or INSTRUCTOR: Fri & Sat - Non-Member | $860.00 | Solo qualified drivers or Instructors in White, Black and Pink run groups only. |
| SOLO: Sat & Sun - PCA Member | $770.00 | Solo qualified drivers in White, Black and Pink run groups only. |
| SOLO: Sat & Sun - Non-Member | $860.00 | Solo qualified drivers in White, Black and Pink run groups only. |
| INSTRUCTOR: Sat & Sun - PCA Member | $325.00 | Instructors will be assigned a student on Sunday. |
| INSTRUCTOR: Sat & Sun - Non-Member | $340.00 | Instructors will be assigned a student on Sunday. |
| SOLO or INSTRUCTOR: Friday ONLY - PCA Member | $410.00 | Solo qualified drivers or Instructors in White, Black and Pink run groups only. |
| SOLO or INSTRUCTOR: Friday ONLY - Non-Member | $435.00 | Solo qualified drivers or Instructors in White, Black and Pink run groups only. |
| SOLO or INSTRUCTOR: Saturday ONLY - PCA Member | $410.00 | Solo qualified drivers or Instructors in White, Black and Pink run groups only. |
| SOLO or INSTRUCTOR: Saturday ONLY - Non-Member | $435.00 | Solo qualified drivers or Instructors in White, Black and Pink run groups only. |
| SOLO or STUDENT: Sunday ONLY - PCA Member | $410.00 | Solo or Student drivers. |
| SOLO or STUDENT: Sunday ONLY - Non-Member | $435.00 | Solo or Student drivers. |
| INSTRUCTOR: Sunday ONLY | $0.00 | Instructors will be assigned a student on Sunday. |
| Non-driving participant: Fri, Sat & Sun | $75.00 | Solo drivers, student drivers or instructors that are NOT DRIVING but wish to participate in the track walk and classroom sessions. |
| Non-driving participant: Fri & Sat | $50.00 | Solo drivers, student drivers or instructors that are NOT DRIVING but wish to participate in the track walk and classroom sessions. |
| Non-driving participant: Sat & Sun | $50.00 | Solo drivers, student drivers or instructors that are NOT DRIVING but wish to participate in the track walk and classroom sessions. |
| Non-driving participant: Friday ONLY | $25.00 | Solo drivers, student drivers or instructors that are NOT DRIVING but wish to participate in the track walk and classroom sessions. |
| Non-driving participant: Saturday ONLY | $25.00 | Solo drivers, student drivers or instructors that are NOT DRIVING but wish to participate in the track walk and classroom sessions. |
| Non-driving participant: Sunday ONLY | $25.00 | Solo drivers, student drivers or instructors that are NOT DRIVING but wish to participate in the track walk and classroom sessions. |
| INSTRUCTOR CANDIDATE: Fri, Sat & Sun - PCA Member | $700.00 | REQUIRES CTI APPROVAL. |
| INSTRUCTOR CANDIDATE: Fri, Sat & Sun - Non-Member | $750.00 | REQUIRES CTI APPROVAL. |
Event Options
| Event Options | Fee |
|---|---|
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Pit Stall You must reserve a pit if you wish to park in one. |
$20.00 |
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MSF Level 2 recertification course - Sunday ONLY Recertification only - this is not for those who have never held MSF Level 2. |
$55.00 |
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Registered Participant or Registered Driver Dinner - Saturday November 23 - Beef option Join us for our Instructor & Driver Development Weekend dinner where we recognize our instructors and present our annual awards. Porsche Clearwater is sponsoring our banquet by subsidizing the dinner for registered participants; your guests are welcome to attend, please select their meal choice from the guest menus available. We will be seated in the Gallery of Legends and dinner will be served tableside. Cash bar available. Beef option menu: Salad (mixed greens, tomato, cucumber, red onion, Italian dressing), rolls and butter, beef loin with au jus (sliced), flame roasted herbed baby potatoes, roasted asparagus, pannacotta with mixed berries. Tea, sweet tea and water included. |
$15.00 |
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Guest Dinner - Saturday November 23 - Beef option Join us for our Instructor & Driver Development Weekend dinner where we recognize our instructors and present our annual awards. Porsche Clearwater is sponsoring our banquet by subsidizing the dinner for registered participants; your guests are welcome to attend, please select their meal choice from the guest menus available. We will be seated in the Gallery of Legends and dinner will be served tableside. Cash bar available. Beef option menu: Salad (mixed greens, tomato, cucumber, red onion, Italian dressing), rolls and butter, beef loin with au jus (sliced), flame roasted herbed baby potatoes, roasted asparagus, pannacotta with mixed berries. Tea, sweet tea and water included. |
$35.00 |
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Registered Participant or Registered Driver Dinner – Saturday November 23 – Chicken option Join us for our Instructor & Driver Development Weekend dinner where we recognize our instructors and present our annual awards. Porsche Clearwater is sponsoring our banquet by subsidizing the dinner for registered participants; your guests are welcome to attend; please select their meal choice from the menus available. We will be seated in the Gallery of Legends and dinner will be served tableside. Cash bar available. Chicken option menu: Salad (mixed greens, tomato, cucumber, red onion, Italian dressing), rolls and butter, Tuscan chicken (spinach, sun dried tomatoes, garlic, cream), flame roasted herbed baby potatoes, fresh green beans, pannacotta with mixed berries. Tea, sweet tea and water included. |
$15.00 |
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Guest Dinner – Saturday November 23 – Chicken option Join us for our Instructor & Driver Development Weekend dinner where we recognize our instructors and present our annual awards. Porsche Clearwater is sponsoring our banquet by subsidizing the dinner for registered participants; your guests are welcome to attend, please select their meal choice from the guest menus available. We will be seated in the Gallery of Legends and dinner will be served tableside. Cash bar available. Chicken option menu: Salad (mixed greens, tomato, cucumber, red onion, Italian dressing), rolls and butter, Tuscan chicken (spinach, sun dried tomatoes, garlic, cream), flame roasted herbed baby potatoes, fresh green beans, pannacotta with mixed berries. Tea, sweet tea and water included. |
$35.00 |
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Registered Participant or Registered Driver Dinner – Saturday November 23 – Vegetarian option Join us for our Instructor & Driver Development Weekend dinner where we recognize our instructors and present our annual awards. Porsche Clearwater is sponsoring our banquet by subsidizing the dinner for registered participants; your guests are welcome to attend, please select their meal choice from the guest menus available. We will be seated in the Gallery of Legends and dinner will be served tableside. Cash bar available. Vegetarian option menu: Salad (mixed greens, tomato, cucumber, red onion, Italian dressing), rolls and butter, stuffed acorn squash, flame roasted herbed baby potatoes, fresh green beans, pannacotta with mixed berries. Tea, sweet tea and water included. |
$15.00 |
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Guest Dinner – Saturday November 23 – Vegetarian option Join us for our Instructor & Driver Development Weekend dinner where we recognize our instructors and present our annual awards. Porsche Clearwater is sponsoring our banquet by subsidizing the dinner for registered participants; your guests are welcome to attend, please select their meal choice from the guest menus available. We will be seated in the Gallery of Legends and dinner will be served tableside. Cash bar available. Vegetarian option menu: Salad (mixed greens, tomato, cucumber, red onion, Italian dressing), rolls and butter, stuffed acorn squash, flame roasted herbed baby potatoes, fresh green beans, pannacotta with mixed berries. Tea, sweet tea and water included. |
$35.00 |
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