ARPCA HPDE at Nelson Ledges Road Course – July 25 & 26, 2026
Saturday and Sunday July 25 & 26 – In-car Instructed HPDE
Saturday and Sunday July 25 & 26 – In-car Instructed HPDE
Saturday & Sunday HPDE School
Learn how to or enhance your performance driving skills on a spectacular, and challenging track! ARPCA has a long history of making everyone feel welcome and you will see plenty of “non-Porsches” at our events. In-car instruction is provided for beginner, novice, and early intermediate run groups.
*** Drivers do not need a Porsche to attend ***
Instructors
If not currently an ARPCA approved instructor, please register for event and include your PCA NDEIT Registration # in box provided (MSF #, or similar Instructor Registration from BMWCCA or Audi CCA) Or recommendation from home club CI to
[email protected] for approval. If Instructor option Waitlisted, register as an “A group Driver” and also “Waitlist for I” along w separate email to
[email protected] indicating interest still being event Instructor. Eligible Instructors will be pulled from “A run group” registrations and moved to Instructor on a first come first serve basis as needed.
Track Tour
A Track Tour May be offered Friday evening. Details in separate communication as event date approaches.
Costs and Options
Driver Registration Sat/Sun: $345
Register on/before January 31, 2026 extended to February 15 and save $50 (automatically applied at checkout)
Instructor Sat/Sun: $115
Competition / Permanent Car Numbers
We are supporting competition / permanent car numbers. If you have PERMANENT Numbers (at least 4″ high in a contrasting color to body paint) affixed on both left & right side, you can request the number. You will then only receive supplemental run group vinyl decals as necessary. This option only for those w fixed / competition / permanent numbers. First registered reserves a number, ARPCA will provide supplemental run group markings as necessary at on-site event registration.
Run Groups
ARPCA allows you to select run group most appropriate for your experience and comfort levels. PLEASE NOTE: Chief Driving Instructor has ultimate decision to accept or reassign based on individual experience detail available from MSR Logbooks, outside CDI recommendations, and or based on total participants registered for event. Selections for drivers are:
A : Advanced Solo Drivers
B Solo: Intermediate WITHOUT in-car instruction (must be Solo approved prior)
B Instr: Intermediate with in-car instruction provided
C: Novice/Intermediate drivers with in-car instruction provided
D: Beginners with in-car instruction provided
I: Instructor
Parade Laps
Will be conducted Saturday & Sunday at lunchtime. Preregister here, select which day or both, with $15 donation per day / per vehicle ($20 on site so save and pre-register!). 100% proceeds will be given to a 501(c)3 charity in accordance with ARPCA by-laws. Do 3-5 laps in any street legal vehicle with as many occupants restrained legally permissible.
Camping Permitted
Available – Camping is available for this event beginning Thursday evening until Sunday at no charge. Please indicate your desire to camp so we can inform Nelson Ledges management.
Waivers:
Two waivers are required for event – PCA (all attendees adult & minor) and Nelson Ledges.
PCA Electronic SpeedWaiver: https://arpca.speedwaiver.com/tuyaf
Nelson Ledges – will be signed at entry gate
Payments and Refunds:
Credit card will be charged immediately to process your registration. You will receive confirmation once you have been fully accepted into the event
Refunds
Cancelation fee on/before April 25, 2026 – $100
Cancelation fee on/before May 25, 2026 – $150
Cancelation fee on/before June 25, 2026 – $200
NO REFUNDS after June 25, 2026 for any reason including mechanical or failure to pass tech inspection.
Lodging / Accessibility
There are any number of national chain and local hotels nearby in Warren, Lordstown, or Streetsboro, OH. Camping is available at Nelson Ledges at no charge.
Event requirements
Safety Requirements and Tech Information for 2026
Helmet Snell Rating Requirement
Please review the following:
HELMET – 2020 or 2025 SNELL rating REQUIRED with SNELL sticker attached. SNELL SA standard strongly recommended but SNELL M helmets are acceptable. DOT-rated helmets are not acceptable. No refunds if helmet doesn’t meet the standard. SA2015 helmets are now EXPIRED.
VEHICLE SAFETY INSPECTION FORM REQUIRED: All registered drivers must print ARPCA’s Vehicle Safety Inspection form (ARPCA Vehicle Safety Insp Form), which must be completed and signed by a third-party automotive repair/inspection facility no more than 30 days before the event. Every driver must print and sign their name on the completed form, which will be collected at tech/registration.
CAR PREPARATION/SAFETY – The driver is responsible for proper preparation and operation of their vehicle. All non-instructor-driven vehicles will be required to pass tech inspection at the track. No refunds for failure to pass tech inspection. You may remedy failed items and resubmit your vehicle for approval.
SEATBELTS or HARNESS RESTRAINT SYSTEMS – As a minimum the vehicle shall have OEM seat belt restraints. If aftermarket harnesses are installed, proper installation requires several changes to the vehicle to create a safe occupant system. Harnesses must include an anti-submarine strap mounted in an approved manner consistent with the harness manufacturer instructions. The seats used with harnesses must be manufactured with routing holes for shoulder belts and anti-submarine belts. Equal restraint systems are required for both driver and passenger.
Harnesses will be checked for expiration date compliance. Most harnesses have a tag clearly stating when the harnesses expire. PCA requires: “Belts must be replaced no later than five years (FIA certified), or two years (SFI certified) after the date of manufacture”. FIA harnesses manufactured in, , 2020, 2021,2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026 are acceptable. SFI harnesses that were manufactured in 2024, 2025, and 2026 are acceptable. Expired harnesses will not pass tech inspection.
If you have a 5-point or 6-point harness, an approved head and neck restraint is required!
If you have anything other than OEM seat belts, 5 or 6 point harnesses installed, please contact
[email protected]
SEATING REQUIREMENTS – All participant vehicles must have TWO seats with equal restraints for driver and passenger. This applies to all run groups (including instructors).
CONVERTIBLES – All “non-fixed-metal” roof cars must have OEM rollover protection (e.g. 996 and later Cabriolets, Boxsters) or a proper roll bar that passes the “broomstick test”. Convertibles will run top up or occupants will wear arm restraints.
AGE – Drivers must be at least 18 years old and possess a valid driver’s license.
SHARING A CAR – Two drivers sharing a car must be registered in two different run groups.
INSTRUCTOR OPINIONS WITH REGARD TO SAFETY TAKE PRECEDENCE OVER STUDENT OPINIONS – The instructor assigned to the student will have final say regarding the operation of the vehicle while on track. This encompasses the student’s driving and operation of the vehicle and its’ equipment. Be advised that the Chief Driving Instructor will side with your instructor in matters involving a difference of opinion.
CARS NOT PERMITTED – All open-wheeled cars are prohibited. Cars with fenders attached to the suspension and not attached to body of car in at least two locations are prohibited.
PCA & Track Waivers: You will be required to electronically complete and sign a PCA (both adult and minor attendees) and a track waiver.
Contact the ARPCA Safety/Tech chairman at
[email protected] with any questions about vehicle suitability.
Tell us about your abilities:
In order to place you correctly, please make sure your driving resume is up to date in MotorSportReg
Please make sure your logbook of experience in your member profile is current. We use this information to evaluate your experience and track driving abilities to correctly place you into your proper run group
