About this event
Rocky Mountain Thunder HPDE
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2018 AND SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2018***
NOTE: The DE event is in conjunction with the National Club Race being held the same weekend. Only experienced DE drivers are allowed to participate. To qualify for the 2018 Rolling Thunder DE you need to have:
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If local to RMR
- You have driven in at least two RMR/AMR HPDE events in the last two seasons
- You have driven in at least one event at High Plains Raceway
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If an out-of-town DE participant
- You are an HPDE instructor or an intermediate-advanced driver having driven solo for at least 4 days on at least 2 different tracks
- You can provide a track driving history and/or reference contacts with your local club's chief driving instructor
Registration approval for instructed DE drivers will be dependent upon the number of instructors available for the event. Preference will be given to more experienced instructed students, depending on the number of drivers and instructors who register, but we will try to accommodate everyone we can. We cannot have shared driver cars unless one driver has previously run in the Expanded Passing run groups (Orange or Black).
Date: FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2018 AND SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2018***
Gates open on Wednesday evening at 4:00PM
Registration is on Friday and Saturday mornings at 7:00AM - 8:00 AM in the Classroom. PLEASE REGISTER BEFORE THE MANDATORY DRIVERS' MEETING AT 8:00 AM!!! Registration CLOSES at 8:00AM!!!
Location: 17 miles east of Byers on US 36.
Website: For all the information you will need for this event, please click this link: http://www.rmrclubrace.com
Event Registration fees: FRIDAY AND SATURDAY - $320.00 (no co-driver discount) (4 sessions on Friday and 4 sessions on Saturday)
FRIDAY only - $200.00 (no co-driver discount) (4 sessions)
SATURDAY only - $200.00 (no co-driver discount ) (4 sessions)
Friday night dinner tickets are $20.00 in advance. Dinner tickets at the track will be $25.00
Saturday night dinner will be provided by Chris Macarak of On-Site tires.
MANDATORY drivers' meeting each day 8:00AM under the Jerry's Bleachers Canopy overlooking T13-15. Please register BEFORE the driver's meeting.
***The DE is on FRIDAY AND SATURDAY
On both Saturday and Sunday we will offer noon time parade laps for a $20 charity donation. You can take your personal car on some low speed laps around the HPR track.
For this event we are using deferred billing. Your credit card will be charged on Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2018.
Event chairs: Art Van Dyck art@landmarktrading.net Doug Bartlett doug@dbartletts.net
Chief Driving Instructors: Dan Carlson dcarlson@rgare.com Chris Sulley cjsulley@comcast.net
The CDIs can answer questions about being confirmed for the DE, run groups, eligibility, cars, etc.
Registrar: Nancy Warren nanru@hotmail.com
Accommodations: Residents in Byers, Deer Trail, etc. are offering to rent their extra bedroom(s) to High Plains Raceway Drivers. $80.00 single per night and $95.00 double per night. Either a shared or private bath. A continental breakfast at The Inn at The Feed Store is included. Room(s) available Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights. Please call Roberta Roth at Byers America 303-822-5625 or email byersamerica@netecin.net The Inn at The Feed Store has a bunk bed room in the Back 40. A bunk bed is available for $39 per night with a shared bath. A continental breakfast is also included.
Budget Host Longhorn Motel – Byers, CO - 303-822-5205. This is an older facility, but clean and closer to the track.e
Aloft Denver International Airport
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A block of rooms has been reserved at Aloft for this event. Reservation cutoff is Aug 22nd.
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Use the link above to make an online reservation at our discounted rate
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16470 E 40th Cir, Aurora, CO 80011
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40 min. from the track
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For special requests, late bookings, etc. contact Christen Turk 720-587-6575 or LIzzette Brown 303-459-8000
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Main phone number: 303-371-9500
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You can also she Club of America rate will come up and you can book online.
To reach the hotel directly, call the hotel's phone number - 888-492-8847 or regional number - 303-371-0700. This rate is only good through August 8th. THIS RATE WILL NOT BE EXTENDED BEYOND AUGUST 8th, 2015.cmd=v
Event requirements
National PCA membership number and membership status will be verified as part of the registration process. If you do not include a valid PCA membership number (or forward a pending membership confirmation from PCA to the registrar), a $10 non-member fee will be assessed.
You must be 18 or older with a valid driver's license to participate in this event. Your driver's license will be checked at registration!
This event is open only to experienced drivers, you will need clearance from the RMR Driving Instructors for independent track driving to participate. You will be listed as ON HOLD until the CDIs confirm you for the event.
You will need to have a Snell-certified SA2010 or M2010 or newer helmet. Your helmet will be checked at Pre-Tech! It must have an RMR/PCA sticker on it. You will need to wear long pants(made of natural fibers) and an all cotton short or long sleeve shirt , and closed toe shoes while driving. For out of town drivers your helmet will be checked at Tech at the track or on the grid at top tech.
No convertibles or open cars without roll-over protection. No trucks or non-Porsche SUVs.
A tow hook needs to be installed on your front bumper before you grid your car.
Pre-Techs will be held on Wednesday, September 5, 2018 at the following locations:
Stevinson Porsche 5500 S. Broadway Littleton CO 80121 720-907- 0481 5:30 - 7:00 PM
Prestige Imports
9201 West Colfax Ave., Lakewood 80215
303.238.8101
6-7 pm
Poudre Sports Car
5806 S College Ave, Fort Collins 80525
970.229-0990
5:30 - 7 pm
Simple Automotive Solutions
7191 Arapahoe Road Ste C, Boulder 80301
720.236-1245
6 - 7 pm
Bring your helmet to Pre-Tech!
If you do not pre-tech your car there will be a $50. charge for Tech at the Track!
***If you live out of state please email the registrar for a copy of the RMR Tech Inspection Form that will need to be filled out by a knowledgeable mechanic.
Minor Waivers - a reminder.pdf Please read this if you will be bringing minors (children under 18) to the track. Any minor forms that you might need can be found on the website: http://www.rmrclubrace.com/forms