General Driving School Pricing, Overview and Rules

For those new to our PIR driving events or needing a quick refresher, this is your heads-up.

• The standard price for our HPDE events is $200, with pre-registration pricing of $185 available up to two weeks prior to the event.

• The event is designed to safely provide instruction and enjoyment.

• Friends and family are welcome if they behave, but leave the family pet at home.

• Everyone including guests and observers must sign waivers.

• Bring your paperwork, license and insurance info as necessary.

• No drivers or passengers under 18 are allowed on the track.

• No alcohol or mind-altering drugs are permitted at PIR.

• Everyone waits his turn, and everyone pitches in when needed.

• Follow instructions given by your event staff and turn workers.

• No race-prepared cars are allowed in sessions with street vehicles ­ groups are separate.

• Keep you pit staging area clean and well organized.

• Your car must pass tech inspection to drive.

• We take cash and good checks to cover event fees.

• Two people max per car ­ no exceptions.

• During a session, all occupants must be securely seat belted.

• Driver and passenger must wear a Snell 2000 or better helmet.

• No open sunroofs allowed.

• Windows are all the way up or all the way down.

• Open cars require roll bars (or approved factory roll-over protection) and eye protection.

• No wheel to wheel driving is allowed.

• Passing is allowed only on the front and back straights.

• Always signal faster cars to pass you on the right on the front straight.

• A passing mistake can end your driving for the day.

• Use hand signals to enhance on-track communication.

• Watch your mirrors frequently for cars near and behind you.

• Always wave to the turn workers on the cool down lap.

• The Club is the final authority in the event of a dispute.

• Event change and cancellation policy for Portland BMW Club HPDE Days:   We will accept event changes and cancellation up to 48 hours before the event and you will receive a credit towards a Portland BMW Club HPDE event in the same calendar year; if we can fill your spot for that event.  If we are not able to fill your spot for this event then there will be no credit offered.  Event credits are non-transferable.  A $40 cancellation fee will be assessed if we are able to move your registration to another day in the same calendar year.