About this event
PCA Rally Sport Region Waterford Hills HPDE Event
Tuesday 16 September 2025, Waterford Hills Road Racing, Clarkston, MI
HIGH PERFORMANCE DRIVER EDUCATION SCHOOL - The Porsche Club of America's Rally Sport Region (RSP) is ending our driving season with an event welcoming drivers of all experience levels. Our team of experienced, nationally recognized instructors will conduct this HPDE event at the technically challenging 1.5-mile Waterford Hills road course. RSP has a long history of making everyone feel welcome and you will see plenty of “non-Porsches” at our events. In-car and classroom instruction are provided for beginner, novice, and early intermediate run groups.
SCHEDULE - (Subject to Revision) The track opens at 7:30 and on-site registration begins at 8:00. The mandatory Driver’s Meeting is at 9:45 and cars are on-track at 10:30. The lower-experience run groups will begin with classroom instruction. Each run group will spend approximately 80-90 min driving on track. The event closes at 5:00PM. A detailed schedule will be provided prior to the event. Bagels and coffee are provided in the AM and Lunch will be provided at the Track Grill.
REGISTRATION DEADLINES AND COST - Registration through MotorsportReg is required; registration deadline is 06 September 2025.
- Student registration cost (registration must be completed on or before 06 September 2025): $280
- All student registrations completed on or before 19 August 2025 will receive a $50 discount
- Students that are current PCA Members will receive an additional $30 discount
Your valid credit card will be charged immediately for us to process your registration. You will receive confirmation once you have been fully accepted into the event.
VENUE - Waterford Hills (http://www.waterfordhills.com), founded in 1958, is one of the oldest racetracks in the United States, and the oldest in Michigan. With 12 turns and numerous elevation changes packed into 1.5 miles, it is a drivers' and spectators' delight, with almost full course viewing.
- Waterford Hills Track Map: https://dl.motorsportreg.com/7b94ef68-afb3-4650-813f-fb206a604a22/
Waterford Hills (http://www.waterfordhills.com/facility.html) is located on the grounds of the Oakland County Sportsmen's Club at 4770 Waterford Road, Clarkston, MI 48346-3453
SPONSORSHIP - The PCA Rally Sport Region would like to thank our sponsors for their financial support of our HPDE Season.
- Stadium Auto Service (StadiumAutoService.com)
- Porsche Ann Arbor (PorscheAnnArbor.com)
- Bloom Roofing (www.bloomroofing.com)
- J2 Protective Films (j2protectivefilms.com)
- Finn's JM&J Insurance Agency/Auto Owners Insurance (www.finnsins.com)
EVENT TEAM - If you have questions concerning this event, please contact one of event team members listed below:
- Event Chair: Kevin Kral, kevinjkral@gmail.com, 630-795-9924
- Chief Driving Instructor: Christian Maloof, cmmaloof@gmail.com, 734-646-2746
- Registrar: Dave Walker, walkerdt.pca@gmail.com, 734-657-7139
Event requirements
REGISTRATION - Registration via MotorsportReg prior to the registration deadline is mandatory.
DRIVERS - Drivers must be 18 years of age and possess a valid driver’s license. Driver’s license must be presented at on-site registration.
INSURANCE WAIVER - Completion of an insurance waiver is required for drivers and attendees. For drivers, the electronic Speed Waiver is preferred.
- Speed Waver: https://rsppca.speedwaiver.com/tging
If necessary, waiver forms for drivers, attendees, and minors can be completed at on-site registration.
HELMETS - Helmets are required and must carry the current or immediately previous Snell ratings. These are presently: SA2020, SA2015 (SA2025 rated helmets are not yet available). Motorcycle helmets are not allowed. (A limited number of loaner helmets are available; novice participants have priority for these. Requests can be made as part of electronic registration.)
VEHICLE PRE-TRACK SAFETY INSPECTION - A vehicle safety inspection is required to be completed no more than 120 days before the event. The Pre-Track inspection portion (front and back of first page) of the RSP PCA Tech Inspection Form is to be completed and signed by a third-party automotive repair/service facility. This form must be presented for your At-Track inspection, but retained with the car. In the event of an on-track incident, the pre-inspection form will be collected by event officials.
- 2025 RSP PCA Tech Inspection Form: https://dl.motorsportreg.com/6dc97a27-a382-406a-bf76-f7db372797af/
AT-TRACK SAFETY INSPECTION - All vehicles will be required to pass inspection at the track, completing the final page of the RSP PCA Tech Inspection Form. For instructed run groups, your instructor will do the at-track tech inspection in the paddock. You may remedy any failed items and resubmit your vehicle for approval. No refunds for failure to pass tech inspection. The completed, signed At-Track tech inspection form is collected at on-site registration.
SEATBELTS/RESTRAINT SYSTEMS - Minimum requirement is OEM 3-point seatbelts. Equal restraints are required for driver and passenger. Use of a head and neck support device (HANS or equivalent) is required in any vehicle equipped with 5-, 6-, or 7-point harnesses. Harness expiration date(s) shall not be exceeded.
CONVERTIBLES - All cars without a fixed metal roof must have OEM rollover protection or a proper roll bar that passes the “broomstick test”. Convertibles will run with the top up or occupants will wear arm restraints.
TRACK ATTIRE - Long pants and long-sleeve shirts (cotton or other natural fiber), along with closed-toe leather or canvas shoes with rubber soles.
CAR SHARING - Drivers sharing a car must be registered in different run groups.
DAMAGE TO TRACK PROPERTY – Drivers are solely responsible for any damage caused to the facility. This includes, but is not limited to, walls, Armco barriers and landscaping
