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DRIVER'S EDUCATION AT MID-OHIO



On April 12-13, the Allegheny Region of the Porsche
Club of America (Pittsburgh, PA area) will be putting on a
high-speed driver's education event at Mid-Ohio race
track outside of Lexington, Ohio.  This is open to all cars and
drivers meeting the following conditions:

- Minimum of 18 years old with valid driver's license
- 1990 SA or newer SNELL rated helmet (Note: "M" rated NOT acceptable)
- Long sleeve cotton shirt, long cotton pants, leather
   or canvas shoes
- Safe vehicle (street car acceptable) meeting:
     3/32" min tread depth
     Good quality brakes (brake fluid flush/bleed
      HIGHLY recommended)
     Body/suspension tight with no play/major rust
     Seatbelts for driver and passenger (equal restraints/
        seating for both)
     No open exhaust
     Convertibles require rollbar/arm restraints
     Targas run with tops on, sunroofs must be closed
- One novice driver per car

Cost is $265 per driver.  Each driver will get paired with
an experienced instructor, and will have approx. 2 hours of
track time per day.  We have small run groups - approx.
20 cars per group.  Passing is allowed only on designated
straghtaways, and ONLY if the car in front waves you by.  In
addition, there will be mandatory classroom sessions.

If interested, give me your MAILING ADDRESS (can't E-mail an
application yet).  Questions, E-mail me at porsray@aol.com or
call 412/824-5264.  Thanks.


Ray Calvo (porsray@aol.com)
Allegheny Region, Porsche Club of America