Online registration ends April 15, 2023

Cumberland Valley Corvette Club will hold a driving school on April 29 & April 30, 2023 at the Pocono Raceway - North Course. This will be a non-competition event with emphasis on learning to drive your car on a high-speed racecourse. This is the only opportunity in the East Region to qualifify for an NCCC High SDpeed Certifcation, required to compete at this year's NCCC convention. The students will be in groups of 15 to 20 cars according to their skill levels to avoid more advanced drivers running up on other drivers just beginning. Cars will be grouped as follows:

If you are unsure of which category to register for, please email Tom Poole:   endeavor01@aol.com

STUDENT GROUP

STUDENT GROUP REGISTRATION IS NOW ON A 'WAIT LIST'.  Please use registration  to be added to Student Group "WAIT LIST" -  no payment is due until you are accepted. You will be advised of payment optoions.

STUDENT GROUP (WAIT LIST) - Little or no experience. All participants in the student group will have mandatory classroom sessions, including one prior to entering the track, attendance is required at all scheduled classroom sessions.

INTERMEDIATE – Previous track time, working to build car handling and traffic skills.  An instructor will not be assigned to the Intermediate group. However, there will be a limited number of instructors made available, if requested for a ride along.

ADVANCED - Extensive school/HPDE/track days or competition license.

The instructor shall be the person who decides when a student is ready to solo. If any student who has been signed off to solo wants an instructor to ride with them for further help, an instructor should be available. Any time there are two people in a car, one MUST be a CVCC designated instructor.

If you prefer to register by mail, please print and follow directions on FLYER

Safety Requirements:

- Helmet: A Snell 2015 or 2020 “M” or “SA” approved helmet is required. DOT approvel alone is NOT sufficient.  

- Fire Extinguisher:  A mounted fire extinguisher (minimum 5BC rating) with metal bracket and metal clamp are required by NCCC insurance to run in this event.

- Convertibles/Open cars:  Convertibles and open cars require roll-over protection that meets approved specs and the 'broomstick test'.  Removable hardtops are not considered roll over protection. Corvettes with one-piece targa tops or ‘T’-tops" are considered roll-over protection.

- Electric and Hybrid cars are not allowed due to our insurance requirements.

- Automatic Collision systems:  Cars with automatic collision avoid, lane change warning, and auto braking systems must be able to deactivate all such systems.  Documentation (owners manual, service bulletin, etc.) that these systems can be disconnected may be required at tech.

- Vehicle Tech Inspection: All vehicles are required to pass a technical inspection before entering the track.

Entry Fees include both days:

STUDENTS (with instructor) - $375

INTERMEDIATE - $350

ADVANCED - $325

Spaces will be limited, so send your entry in early. When we receive your completed registration form and entry fee, you will be sent a schedule, motel information, pre-tech form, maps and other useful information.

Refund Policy, Full refund if requested before March 15, 2023.  50% till April 1, 2023

For further information e-mail or call (before 9 PM, please):

Tom Poole at (717) 554-4165; e-mail: endeavor01@aol.com.

WHAT TO EXPECT AT THE CVCC DRIVING SCHOOL

There will be a MANDATORY Drivers meeting before any runs.

You will be on the track with 15 to 20 other cars.

Drivers will be grouped according to their driving skill level. If you feel you should be in another group, we will try to move you.

Passing will be allowed in designated areas only. The driver being overtaken must signal the car behind that it is ok to pass.

As a student you will be shown the proper and safe driving line. This is a safe and legal way to enjoy your high-performance car.

We will try to have four, 20-minute sessions for each group per day.

You will be called into the pits if your driving is unacceptable.

Yellow flag laps on foggy, damp Pocono mornings.

                                        *Have fun and learn more about the limits of your car and yourself.*

WHAT NOT TO EXPECT AT THE DRIVING SCHOOL

Driving in a short sleeve shirt, short pants, or open shoes.

Running a car that will not pass tech inspection or leaks fluid.

Racing or mock racing with any other cars on the course.

Being taught how to race or pushed beyond your limit.

Passing in corners or any other non-designated area.

Following too close for an extended period of time.

Blocking or not allowing faster drivers to pass.

Ignoring flag signals or instructions from course workers.

Excessive speed or wheel spinning in the pits or garage area

Any reckless, unsafe or other unacceptable driving practices.