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WATKINS GLEN DRIVER'S EDUCATION



On July 24-25 (Thurs. -Fri.), Allegheny Region of the Porsche
Club of America (Pittsburgh, PA area) will be putting on a
high-speed driver's education event at the Watkins Glen race
track.  This is open to all cars and drivers (Porsche Club
membership NOT mandatory) 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 MANDATORY for both)
     Convertibles require rollbar above driver's head (with
         helmet on) and arm restraints
     Targas run with tops on, sunroofs must be closed
- One novice driver per car

Cost is $190 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.
30 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 one of following:
    1) Your Postal Service mailing address (surest way)
    2) Your fax telephone no. (hope this works!)
    3) Your E-mail address for sending of a Microsoft Word
       application 

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