Safety is our number one priority, and it should be yours too.
PRIOR TO THE EVENT:
All drivers must be 18 years of age or older for our HPDE program.
All drivers must read and review all pre-event emails/information to ensure they are properly prepared for this fun and exciting learning experience.
All drivers must review and obey The Drivers Edge Tire Rules, Convertible Rules and Seat Belts, and Restraint System Rules.
All cars to be used on track must be tech inspected per The Drivers Edge Tech Sheet. Note: the driver is solely responsible for getting the tech inspection done properly, and the car is maintained properly up to TDE standards within the 30 days prior to the event date. Any car found not properly inspected or deemed unsafe will not be allowed on track.
All drivers must study The Drivers Edge Corner Worker Flags and Protocol. (included in pre-event email information)
All drivers must use a helmet with a minimum requirement of SNELL SA2015 or M2015. Note, the latest revision available is SNELL 2020. *If you do not have a 2015 or newer SNELL approved helmet, we have rentals available at the track for a fee of $30/weekend. Just email us if you need one. Rick@TheDriversEdge.net SNELL Helmet Details
All drivers must notify The Drivers Edge of any medical or physical conditions that would impair or create safety issues; these include conditions like physical motor skills, vision, focus, depth perception, vertigo, mental processing, speech, and or hearing issues. In many cases, we can make provisions for these issues. Note: You must notify The Drivers Edge of any of these issues prior to registering.
DURING THE EVENT:
Anyone entering the track facility and or participating in this event must sign the Liability Waiver, presented at the event.
Anyone deemed to be driving in an unsafe manner will be ejected. This is not a race.
It’s in the driver’s best interest to ask questions if something is not understood and obey directions given by TDE Staff, Instructors, and Corner Worker Flags to help ensure a smooth and safe event.
The Drivers Edge Passing Rules:
We require a hand signal point by the lead car to communicate to the following car before a pass may be executed. Normally, all run with both driver and passenger windows rolled down for safety reasons. In the event of heavy rain, we will go with windows rolled up and the lead driver signals a pass by using the car’s turn signal indicators. Only The Drivers Edge determines the window-up decision.
In a passing situation, the lead driver must give a hand signal first to indicate when to pass and on which side to pass.
Once a pass is granted, it is the responsibility of the lead car driver to help the pass happen. It is also the responsibility of the overtaking driver to complete a safe pass. The driver wishing to pass may not pressure someone in a non-passing zone to let them by. Maintain a reasonable distance between you and the car you want to pass until you enter the passing zone.
This is a high-performance driving school, not a racing event. The Drivers Edge Green and Blue (novice and intermediate)run groups’ passing zones exist so that drivers may execute a pass in a controlled area (straightaways), only when given a “point-by”. Our Yellow and Red (advanced and most advanced) run group drivers are not held to specific passing zones and may pass most anywhere with a “point-by” given by the lead car.
We will insist that all rules be followed to the letter for a safe and smooth event. Anyone violating safety rules will be asked to leave.
Note: If an incident happens during the event, the drivers involved in the incident are solely responsible for any failure or damage to their car, any other car involved, and/or any damage done to the track facility, property, and/or persons. The only insurance covering drivers and their vehicles at the facility is their insurance; therefore, you may want to consider purchasing a specific track use insurance policy. More information about track-specific insurance can be found by searching on the internet under HPDE Insurance.
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