DRIVERS' EDUCATION AT THE MID-OHIO

 

2008 MID-OHIO Registration

The Ohio Valley Region PCA announces their Driver Education for the 2008 season. The two-day Drivers' Education program is scheduled for April 19-20, 2008. This event is for those who want to drive their car on the most technical track in North America, the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course.

The Driver's Education event at the Mid-Ohio is very popular. It fills up quickly, so do not postpone your decision. Registration opens February 7th, 2008. Complete the entry and mail it to the registrar on or after the opening date. The registration form for this event can be downloaded by clicking on Registration Packet.

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Headquarters Motel

Headquarters for this event is the Quality Inn. The Quality Inn is located on Route 97 east of I-71 at the Lexington-Bellville Exit 165. The phone number is (419) 886-7000. OVR has reserved a block of rooms at the Quality Inn.

Registration is at the Headquarters Motel on Friday, April 18th, from 6 – 8:30 PM.

OVR has reserved a block of rooms at the Comfort Inn. The Comfort Inn is located across the street from the Quality Inn. The Comfort Inn phone number is (419) 886-4000.

Be sure to mention that you are with the Ohio Valley Region Porsche Club when making reservations. The block of rooms will be held until March 18, 2008. After this time, all rooms will be released to the public. These motels fill up quickly, so reserve your room as soon as possible.

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Technical Inspection

OVR requires that all students have their car inspected by a qualified person prior to OVR's technical inspection at the track. The participant is responsible for the safety of their vehicle. Neither the tech inspector, the event chairman and committee, nor OVR will be held liable for the safety of this vehicle. Have a qualified person check over your car and make certain everything on technical inspection list will pass OVR's inspection.

There are many qualified Porsche mechanics in the area that perform the service for a fee. You need a 2nd pair of eyes going over your car before you go to the track in order to correct any item before it becomes a problem on the track. The technical inspection will put your mind at rest. The OVR Technical Inspection Form can be downloaded by clicking on Registration Packet. Print a copy of the OVR form and have a qualified person check all the items on the form. Sign and date the form and bring it with you to the event.

The OVR Technical Inspection is at the Headquarters Motel on Friday, April 18th, from 6 – 8:30 PM. You must have your car inspected before going to Registration.

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Registration Packet

Any form in the Registration Packet can be viewed by clicking on the form name. Use your Internet Browser to print the form.

Registration form, click on DE-Reg.htm. Complete the form and mail it with the entry fee to the Registrar.

Technical Inspection form, click on Tech_Form.htm. Complete the form and bring it with you to the Technical Inspection at the Headquarters Motel.

Medical form, click on Medical.htm. Complete the form and bring it with you to Registration at the Headquarters Motel.

 

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MID-OHIO Garage Rentals

OVR rents garages for the Drivers' Education event at the Mid-Ohio Sports car course. Garage availability is subject to the conditions described in the garage registration form. The garage registration form for this event can be downloaded by clicking on Garage Registration Form. Print a copy of the form using your Internet browser and follow the procedures in the form.

 

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Directions

Directions: Located right off Interstate 71 in the heart of Ohio, Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course is ideally situated and easy to find.

From Cincinnati, Ohio: Take Interstate 71 North to State Route 97 (exit 165). Turn Left on 97 go through the village of Lexington to Steam Corners Rd. Turn Left on Steam Corners. The track is 2 miles on the right.

From Cleveland, Ohio: Take I-71 south to U.S. 30. Go west on U.S. 30 to S.R. 314 south. Follow S.R. 314 for 7 miles and turn left on Steam Corners Road. Mid-Ohio is one mile on the left.

 

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First Time at the Mid-Ohio Track

First-time drivers have little or no experience on a track. It is normal to feel nervous the first time you drive your car on the track. It is also normal to think about your safety and your car. You will be assigned your own Instructor. Classroom instruction is mandatory as it compliments what the Instructor will be teaching you in your car. The typical daily schedule is four sessions on the track. High speed driving on the track requires 100 per-cent concentration.

This is a driving school and not a racing school. You will learn how to drive your Porsche under track conditions. You will learn high speed driving skills under the supervision of the area’s most knowledgeable instructors.

The Mid-Ohio track is 2.4 miles long. To see a map of the Mid-Ohio track, click on the Mid-Ohio Track Map. It has 16 turns. The track will challenge your driving ability. Some turns are high-speed sweepers where the turn-in entry point is exact; not too early else you will run out of road. You will learn that late turn-ins are safer. Some turns are blind where you cannot see where the road is heading. You will learn to trust your instincts that the road will continue. Some turns are off camber, meaning that the car enters the turn on the low side of the track and you have to steer toward the high side of the track to complete the turn. You will feel the g-forces in most all of the turns. At the end of the day you will be mentally tired. Hopefully, you will have a smile on your face. When the weekend is over, the tales of your driving experience will be told many times. The addiction begins!

 

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Run Group Classification

Drivers are assigned to a run group based upon their track driving experience. Your run group letter and number are enclosed in your registration package. The run group letter and number must be displayed on the top center of the front windshield. The run groups are:

 

Run Group

Instructed

Description

D

Yes

Novice or first-time drivers with little or no track experience

C

Yes

Beginner driver, still learning technique and how to be smooth

B

Yes

Intermediate driver

A

Optional

Advanced driver, Instructors, candidates eligible to instruct

I

No

Instructors only

 

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Other Mid-Ohio Motels

Amerihost (419) 756-6670

South Mansfield at I-71/Rt. 13/Hanley Road Exit 169

Baymont (419) 774-0005

South Mansfield at I-71/Rt. 13/Hanley Road Exit 169

Days Inn (419) 886-3800

Bellville at I-71/880 State Route 97 Exit 165

Super 8 (419) 765-8875

South Mansfield at I-71/Rt. 13/Hanley Road Exit 169

TraveLodge  (419) 756-7600.

South Mansfield at I-71/Rt. 13/Hanley Road Exit 169

Holiday Inn (419) 525-6000

Downtown Mansfield, Park Ave

Knights Inn  (419) 529-2100

West Mansfield/555 N. Trimble Rd

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