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Whether it’s your first track day or you’re eyeing the advanced run group, our guides help you master every corner of your high-performance driving journey. Learn what to expect, how to prep, and how to grow—from novice to seasoned HPDE driver.
Beginner’s Guide to Getting Started with HPDE
For beginners, the world of track events can be both exciting and overwhelming. This guide will walk you through the essentials to get started and ensure you have a safe, enjoyable experience.
HPDE Guide to 1st Event
So you’ve signed up for your first High Performance Driver Education (HPDE) event. To help you feel confident from the moment you roll through the gate, here’s a walk-through of what to expect and what to do throughout the day.
HPDE What To Expect
High Performance Driver Education (HPDE) events are structured to teach drivers the fundamentals of high-speed driving in a controlled, safe environment. This guide walks you through what to expect.
HPDE Track Terms 101
If you’re heading to your first HPDE event, don’t worry—you’re not expected to speak “track talk” fluently on Day One. But learning a few common terms ahead of time can help you better understand what your instructor is saying, this guide gives a breakdown of the terms you’ll hear most often.
HPDE Tech Guide
When you sign up for your first High Performance Driver Education (HPDE) event, one of the most important steps is having your car go through a tech inspection. This guide takes you through what a proper pre-track tech inspection looks like when done by a shop that knows HPDE.
HPDE Flag Guide
At any HPDE event, corner workers use flags to communicate with drivers. Learning these is essential—miss one, and you could cause a dangerous situation or get black-flagged off track. This guide your quick-reference to the most common HPDE flags.
HPDE Driver Advancement Guide
So, you’ve got a few track days under your belt and you’re hooked. You’ve felt the rush, soaked up the coaching, and now you’re starting to wonder: “How do I move up to the next run group?” This guide explains how most HPDEs handle advancing student between run groups.
High-Performance Driving Events (HPDE) are a fantastic way to experience the thrill of driving your car on a race track in a controlled, educational environment.