2021 DE Schedule
Spring DE - Sat, May 15 - Sun, May 16
Memphis International Raceway
Fall DE - Sat, Sep 18 - Sun, Sep 19
Registration for our DE events is via:
Driver's Education Event
Our DE events are held at the Memphis International Raceway and include 2 days of high performance driving. There is insurance available as well as your insurance company may cover you at these events as they are truly an education in handling your car. The registration for these events is located at clubregistration.net. Below is how PCA defines a Driver's Education event. Additional information can be found at www.pca.org under the activities tab.
The mission and purpose of the Porsche Club of America's Driver's Education Program is to provide a safe, structured and controlled teaching and learning environment. The PCA DE Program is designed so that participants can improve their driving abilities and acquire a better understanding of vehicle dynamics and driving safety. Participants will experience first-hand the capabilities of high performance automobiles in a controlled, closed-course environment and acquire skills that will enhance safer vehicle operation in all driving situations.
One giant word of caution: this adventure can become very addictive. Our instructors will teach you to drive your Porsche the way Stuttgart designed it to be driven. PCA DE schools are run in a safe and controlled environment on a closed course. Like any new sport your instructor will guide you into this exciting world of high performance driving. These weekends are great sources of stories for the Monday morning coffee break. You will have dreams about various turns and wake up with memories of your instructor yelling BRAKE or DON'T LIFT. These schools are truly the only safe way to learn the engineering dynamics that went into the development of this famous racing marque. However, it is noted that PCA DE events are not racing, nor preparation for racing. No times or placing’s are recorded, and no awards or prizes are received by the participants of PCA Driver's Education events; just a lot of fun and camaraderie. Any conduct considered by the Porsche Club of America to be either unsafe or inconsistent with the spirit or purpose of the Driver's Education Program will not be permitted. This approach keeps the events safe for all participants!
Video - How to prepare for your track day:
Standard PCA Driver's Ed. Forms,
Tips and Track Map:
Our Driving Stewards in discussion at one of our DE (Driver's Education) events.
One of our DE (Driver's Education) events.
Ric Travis, our Driver's Ed. Chair drives his awesome GT3 on the Memphis International Raceway track.
For more information please contact:
David Pear, Driver’s Ed. registrar - david@dpear.com
Ric Travis, Driver’s Ed. Chair - rictrav@aol.com
Rob Hale, President - rhale@glankler.com