MORPCA Club Race & DE
May 13th through the 15th, 2011

Mid-Ohio Region (MORPCA) presents their annual club race at Mid-Ohio Sport Car Course on May 13th through the 15th, 2011. This will be a three day event with practice on Friday; followed by Sprint and Enduro races on Saturday and Sunday.

Are you craving some track time? We have just what you need; an advanced three day driver education will run in conjunction with the club race. The drivers will run solo, with no instructors. However, our experienced and advanced instructors will be available for those drivers new to Mid-Ohio or for those who want some extra coaching. We can also provide limited instruction to racers that have not raced previously at Mid-Ohio.

Widely known as one of the most technical and competitive in the U.S., Mid-Ohio is a permanent road course with a 2.4 mile, 15-turn configuration. Among the track's signature turns are the Keyhole, the Esses (Madness), Thunder Valley and the Carousel. This historic circuit has been home to many noteworthy road racing series for nearly half a century, including Can-Am, American Le Mans series, Formula 5000, IMSA GT, Trans-Am, Champ Car, and the Indy series. You will find the Mid-Ohio track to be challenging and rewarding. Smiles are no extra charge.

New for this year will be Mid-Ohio Regions participation in the Wounded Warrior Program, we expect to host a number of our countries finest at the event and introduce them to the Porsche track experience.

For those looking for a little less intensity, come mingle in the paddock, enjoy a lunch from the concession stand and watch the races. We also welcome your participation as a volunteer.

Online registration at www.clubregistrarion.net will begin March 28, 2011. Please contact Event Chairman Ken Bigham at uproar@adelphia.net, or 419-953-8667 for more information. Volunteers Needed- (To apply click the Link and follow the instructions on the form.)

LODGING INFORMATION (Rooms blocked under Mid-Ohio Porsche Club.)

Event Headquarters: Quality Inn: I-71 and St. Rt. 97, Exit 165,
100 Comfort Plaza, Bellville, OH 44813
Telephone 419.886.7000, Fax: 419. 886.9943
Room rate: $89 Double Queen or $99 King.
You must ask for the [Mid Ohio PCA] discount.

Comfort Inn South:
I-71 and St. Rt. 97, Exit 165
855 Comfort Plaza, Bellville, OH 44813
Telephone: 419.886-4000, Fax: 419.886.3818

Additional Lodging Recommendations— Call for room rates:
Days Inn: I-71 & St. Rt. 13, Exit 165. Telephone: 419.886.3800
Amerihost Inn: I-71 & St. Rt. 13, Exit 169. Telephone: 419.756.6670
Mansfield Travel Lodge: St. Rt. 13 and Hanley Rd. Telephone: 419.756.7600
Super 8: I-71 and St. Rt. 13. Telephone: 419.756.8875
Hampton Inn: Rt. 30 and Lexington-Springmill Road. Telephone: 419. 747.5353
Econo Lodge: 171 & Rt. 30, Exit 176. Telephone: 419.589.3333
Super 8: 736 U.S. 250 E., Ashland, OH 44805 Telephone: 419.281.0567 CAMPING
Yogi Bear: Bellville, Ohio. Telephone: 419-886-2267
Clearfork Marina: Near track. Telephone: 419-884-2877

2010 Drivers Ed Driver's Education at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course
Location: Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, Lexington, Ohio
Information Download - Click Link Below


Mid Ohio Line Guide - Click Link for pdf download

Mid-Ohio Track Map - Click Link for download

Click link to download the - Tech Med Form

Fee: $350.00 - Garage rentals $100 a day - Contact Jake Kent  for garage reservations
(club racers have priority on garages) jrkent@embarqmail.com

Please be aware that you are liable to pay for any damage you cause at the track. You may be assessed fees for oil dry, track cleanup, or other services rendered at the track associated with your incident.

DE Guide Book - Click for help getting ready for the event!
(Designed for beginning drivers)

On-line Registration: Please register to attend the DE event at,
www.clubregistration.net
Event co-chairs:
John Brandt 614-275-1744, targaflorio911@hotmail.com
Tom Todaro 614- 361-7587
tatodaro@yahoo.com
DE Registrar: Dave Hayden 740-745-2034, midohioregistrar@windstream.net


Student Groups: Driver Education sessions for this event will be scheduled using the following student groupings:
A. Advanced drivers proficient in all driving techniques, Instructors, Candidates for Instructor, usually with modified cars and club racers desiring additional track time. Students in this run group usually drive faster cars.
B. Drivers with considerable track experience including much time at Mid-Ohio

Our chief instructor, Jeff West, 740-745-2136, rb101@windstream.net and his committee will review your application as submitted on www.clubregistration.net to ensure compliance to minimum requirements to be eligible to participate. Please make sure your profile and event history are up to date. If you do not qualify you will be contacted and receive a full refund. Please contact event organizers if you are not sure about acceptance. Car Occupancy: Only persons registered for the event are permitted to drive their cars on the track. Students may not give rides to anyone except an event instructor.
Helmet: Snell 2000 or newer, SA or M Snell rated helmets acceptable. Some loaner helmets available, prior reservation requested to ensure availability.
Seatbelts: Both student and instructor shall have the same restraint systems. All vehicles must be equipped with a properly installed lap and shoulder restraint system.
Open Cars: Any make of car delivered with factory installed roll over protection meets the minimum standards for PCA DE events. In these cars, the soft-top must be in the up position or the hard top installed. If a car does not have factory installed roll over protection a roll bar must be installed. All roll over protection must meet the “broomstick” rule (the driver’s helmeted head is below a bar or broomstick placed on top of the rollbar and windshield). All targa tops must be installed. All sunroofs must be in the closed position. The windshield is not considered to be factory roll over protection. Arm restraints are mandatory in cars without tops.
Tires: Minimum 3/32" tire depth or visible tread all the way across the tire.
Clothing: All drivers must wear long sleeved cotton or other natural fiber shirts and pants or an approved driving suit. Footwear must be enclosed, non-slip, with a relatively smooth sole. Hiking type deep lugged soles are not acceptable. No shorts or open toed shoes permitted on track or in the hot pits Drivers License: Valid driver’s license (must be shown at registration), 18 years or older.
Car Safety Inspection: The car owner must certify that the car is safe to run on the track and that the car has been inspected by a qualified person within two weeks prior to the event. Technical inspection check list (available from the MORPCA Web Site) must be completed and submitted at registration. All vehicles must pass a technical safety inspection at registration and may be subject to further scrutiny during the event.

Mid-Ohio Region PCA & the Central Ohio Section of the Mercedes Benz Club of America is hosting the
Autocross
Sunday, May 1, 2011 OSU Parking lots located at the intersection of Ackerman Road and Fred Taylor Drive Columbus, Ohio 43202
Schedule: 8:30-10:00 10:00 -10:30 10:30 --
Registration and Tech Inspection Drivers’ Meeting and Tech Session First Car Off
This event is co-sponsored by the Mid-Ohio Region (MOR) of the PCA and the Central Ohio Section of the Mercedes Benz Club of America (MBCA).
The OSU North Parking Lots are conveniently located just east of the intersection of SR 315 and Ackerman Road. SR 315 and the Ackerman Road exit can be accessed from all of the major freeways in Columbus (I-270, I-70, I-670 and indirectly from I-71). Inserting “Ackerman Road, Columbus, Ohio 43202” into your favorite internet map program will get you all of the directions that you need. There are ample restaurants (fast-food included) nearby, if you elect not to BYO lunch. Water, donuts and coffee are complimentary. Temporary toilet facilities will be provided.2011.0501 MOR OSU.M-B.FLYER Read More...