The new & improved SCCA High Performance Drivers Education (HPDE)

A panel of folks from the Washington DC region of the Sports Car Club of America (WDCR SCCA) joined Break/Fix to educate us on their new & improved High Performance Drivers Education (HPDE) program. With us was Chief Instructor Joe Obernberger, Assistant Chief Instructor Baron Mills and former HPDE chairman Travis Dixon. 

Our goal is to continue the conversation we’ve been having with our listeners over several Break/Fix episodes where we introduce the idea of High Performance Driving to folks that are new to Motorsports; Folks who are curious about what they can do with the sports car they have sitting in their garage - or maybe aren’t aware that organizations like SCCA offer a service like HPDE. 

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00:00:00 Introduction to Gran Touring Motorsports

00:00:22 Meet the Hosts and Guests

00:01:12 History of SCCA HPDE Program

00:02:07 Evolution and Current State of HPDE

00:03:56 Unique Aspects of SCCA HPDE

00:15:42 Track Night in America and HPDE Differences

00:23:49 Safety and Insurance Considerations

00:31:22 How to Get Started with SCCA HPDE

00:33:36 Honesty in Run Group Selection

00:35:16 Importance of Two-Day Events

00:36:17 Early Registration Benefits

00:37:58 Understanding Event Supplementals

00:40:45 SCCA Tech Inspection Process

00:43:59 Novice Classroom Insights

00:47:47 Progression Through Run Groups

00:52:11 Instructor Clinics and Coaching

00:55:43 Extracurricular Activities and Volunteering

00:56:53 Pathways Beyond HPDE

01:00:29 Final Thoughts and Wrap-Up

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