CRMC 24th Annual Performance Driving School

October 5-6, 2024

Carolina Motorsports Park, Kershaw, SC

The 24th annual Performance Driving School provides an opportunity to improve your driving skills in your own car with an experienced instructor on a real road course.              

IT IS NOT A RACING SCHOOL. "Racing" will NOT be tolerated! The skills you learn at this school can be applied to situations we all face almost daily on our streets and highways. By learning how to maintain control of your vehicle during unexpected situations, you may someday be able to avoid an accident or injury. SAFETY is our primary goal.

All Makes and Models are welcome!

We are a Mustang Club, but we want to help improve the skill level of ALL the drivers we see on the roads each day.

Space is limited! Please register early to assure your spot.

All registrations must be completed at https://msreg.com/CRMC-PDS-2024

On the advice of our physician, we do not accept applications from participants who are or may be pregnant.

Persons with a physical impairment, which may interfere with their participation, should contact the Event Chairperson before registering.

PRICING:

UPDATE: The Early Bird Special has ended.
 

Now is the time to register for the 24th Annual Carolina Regional Mustang Club Performance Driving School!

This event is a great deal at $495 for the entire weekend. The close of registration is at midnight eastern on September 15, 2024.

Take advantage if the "EARLY BIRD SPECIAL" rate of $445, which ends at midnight on June 30th, 2024.  

We are also offering a special discounted rate of $445 for active duty military and law enforcement officers with a current ID card. This rate is valid until the close of registration.

RUN GROUPS:

There are 4 run groups: Novice (Green), Intermediate (Yellow), Advanced (Blue), and Super Advanced (Red). Choose the one that best matches your skill level and experience when registering for the event.

Run group assignment for all students will be verified by the Chief Instructor. The Chief Instructor may change your run group assignment at his discretion. You will receive your colored run group assignment sticker for the windshield of your car at the track. Check rides will be provided at the event for promotion to a higher run group.

CAR NUMBERS:

Car numbers are the responsibility of the driver. Painter’s tape will be provided at Registration if your car does not already have numbers on it. Car numbers will be unique to your car and will be assigned by the Chief Registrar based on the preferred car numbers in your vehicle profile in MSR.

Ensure that you have entered your preferred numbers in your vehicle profile on MotorsportReg!

Car number availability is on a 1^st come; 1^st served basis. If your number has already been registered, your 2^nd or 3^rd choices as entered in your vehicle’s MSR profile will be chosen or a random number assigned by the Chief Registrar.

INSTRUCTION:

Both classroom and in-car instruction will be provided to all students in the Novice (Green) and Intermediate (Yellow) run groups. There are classroom sessions for the Advanced (Blue) and Super Advanced (Red) groups as well.

Classroom attendance is mandatory for all students! A detailed daily schedule including run times, classroom times, and breaks will be published as soon as it is finalized and will be available online and at Registration at the event.

Advanced and Super Advanced drivers may request a driving coach by contacting the Chief Instructor either before or during the event or requesting one while registering for the event on MSR.

Driving exercises are conducted in the Novice (Green), Intermediate (Yellow) and Advanced (Blue) groups throughout the weekend.

“Young Drivers”, 16 and 17 years old with at least a Learner’s Permit may participate with parental consent. Consent forms will be available only at the track during the event, and a parent must be at the track with their Young Driver for the duration of the event. All Young Drivers will be assigned to the Novice group regardless of prior experience. Young Drivers may be on the track only with their instructors. Young drivers 15 years old with a learner’s permit may be allowed to participate with the prior approval of the Chief Instructor. Parents, please contact the Chief Instructor for approval prior to registering your 15-year-old for the driving school. All other students and instructors must be at least 18 years of age and possess a valid state driver’s license

REGISTRATION AND TECH INSPECTION:



Friday, October 4, 6:30 to 8:30 PM - Registration and tech for all PDS students and instructors

Saturday, October 5, 6:30 to 9:00 AM - Registration and tech for all PDS students and instructors. Avoid the Saturday morning rush. You’ll be glad you came on Friday evening!

Anyone wishing to leave vehicles or car trailers at the track may do so. Gates are open from 6pm on Friday throughout the weekend. A guard is posted at the gate, so entrance to the park is restricted to only those with wrist bands.

All cars are required to be tech inspected by a qualified service person or facility PRIOR TO THE EVENT.

It is your responsibility to ensure that your car is safe. If you are confident in your mechanical ability, you may do the inspection yourself.

IMPORTANT: The inspection is for your safety and the safety of others on track. Don't short cut this critical inspection! Download the pre-event tech form with checklist at https://ponytales.org/tech

You must bring the completed form with you to the track!

Vehicles with a current logbook and annual tech sticker for 2024 from organizations such as NASA, SCCA, PCA, etc., are exempt from the pre-tech requirement & at-track inspection, but drivers must present their logbook and helmet to tech at the track.

OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

Our Chief Instructor has created a very helpful and informational video about what to expect when going to the track.

You can view it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gg75R-lg8No

All clothing worn during a session should be of fire-retardant type material such as a racing suit or 100% Cotton. Short or long sleeve shirts, long pants, and closed toe shoes are required for both driver and instructor on track. Your entry fee includes one free event shirt which will surely become a valued collector’s item!

Soft top convertibles and open cockpit cars MAY be permitted. Please contact the Event Chairperson for confirmation of acceptance of your open cockpit or soft top convertible. Those that did not receive pre-approval could be turned away at tech inspection and not receive a refund. Those that registered and paid to ensure a spot that are not approved will receive a full refund if they request pre-approval within 7 days of registering.

EVs and Hybrids are not permitted!

Only one driver per car per run group is allowed. You may share your car with someone in a different run group as assigned by the Chief Instructor; however, each driver must register and pay the entry fee. The schedule can be tight and the wear and tear on the vehicle increases significantly if a car is used in two groups.

Please contact the Chief Instructor prior to registering if you plan to share a car.

Helmet – Snell SA2015 or SA2020 date is required.  Please bring your own helmet if possible.

Examples of required Snell SA labels can be seen at https://ponytales.org/helmet

Reserve yours when you register on https://msreg.com/CRMC-PDS-2024

All cars must provide equal restraint for driver and instructor! If you a have a 4 or 5-point harness, you must provide one for your instructor – he/she will thank you!

Camping and Garages will be available at CMP. You will deal directly with the Track by reserving space online at https://carolinamotorsportspark.com/reservations

HOTEL INFORMATION:

Host Hotel

419 Sumter Hwy Camden, SC 29020

PHONE 803-424-5000

Mention the Carolina Regional Mustang Club when calling the hotel to get a special rate.

Room rates are limited, so reserve your rooms soon!

Other Hotels Near CMP:

REFUND POLICY:

We will run rain or shine. There will be a $50 per driver cancellation fee on all refunds. Cancellation requests must be made in writing or by email to the Chief Registrar and received no later than 11:59PM on September 15, 2024, to receive a refund of the paid entry fee minus the $50.00 cancellation fee.

If canceled after the above date and time, no refund will be provided!