Announcing the GGR Car Control Clinic for New Drivers

Mark your calendars: Saturday, June 14, 2008, from 7:30 until 4:00, GGR will hold a car control clinic for new drivers on the parking lot of Monster Park (a.k.a. Candlestick).  

This clinic is designed for beginner drivers, age 16 to 19, with a valid driver’s license (sorry, no driver permits). The intent of the clinic is to help beginners become safer and more confident drivers through knowledge and experience. We will accept more experienced drivers who want a refresher, space permitting. Priority will be given to teenagers. This is a great opportunity for members' children or younger siblings to learn about their car's behavior in a controlled environment.

The clinic will cover the following: 

Lecture Topics

· Seating position

· Hand position

· Vision

· Mental preparation

· Car dynamics & theory

· Car maintenance check

Driving Exercises

· Skidpad

· Emergency Braking

· Slalom/Swerve

· Double Box

Each student will get in-car instruction from an experienced GGR instructor.

The emphasis of this clinic is car control, not racing or competition. In that spirit, most car makes and models will be allowed to participate. No trucks, SUVs, or vans allowed. Cayennes welcome. If you are uncertain, please email the event Chairmen beforehand, their decision will be final. The event is limited to 50 students.

Registration Procedure

Registration is open at this time. Registration will be handled online via the MotorsportReg Online Driving Event Registration website (www.Motorsportreg.com). If you do not have an account, you will need to create one. This single account will allow you to register for PCA and other car club events. Go to the June 14, 2008 date and click on the GGR Autocross Car Control Clinkc (not Sunday).

If you are between the ages of 16-18, please print out the following form, have parent and student sign it, and mail it to Howard Yao or bring it the morning of the event. Without this form, you will not be allowed to drive and there will be no refund.

http://www.pca-ggr.org/files/pdf/GGRAXParentalConsent.pdf

 Cost: $75 a person, includes lunch

Event Chairmen: Claude Leglise (claude.leglise@gmail.com) and Howard Yao (howard@aberrance.com).