2015 Roush Open Track Day

HPDE-1

NOVICE

• This group is for people that are new to OTD/HPDEs
• You are learning the flags, hand signals and track etiquette
• You are new to driving on a road course, and are also learning how to navigate the track.
• You are primarilly  focused on your driving and performance.
• You are learning to expand your focus to the Corner Marshals
• You are reliant on Corner Marshals to let you know someone wants to pass.

HPDE-2

ADVANCED NOVICE

• Some experience - you have successfully completed 2-3 track days either here or at other tracks.
• You are familliar with all of the flags and hand signals.
• You are comfortable at speed on the track but still working on your line
• You are gaining experience and comfort with passing on long straights.
• Your focus is expanding to include drivers behind you
• You are less reliant on Corner Marshals letting you know someone wants to pass
• You know what an "Apex" is.

INTERMEDIATE

• You have multiple track days here or at other tracks
• You know the flags and hand signals well enough to give a speech on them
• You have expereinced the limits of traction, and have some experience how to resume control
• You are highly aware of all driver and Corner Marshal activity around you
• You are genuinely suprised if a Corner Marshal has indicated a driver wants to pass and you were not aware of it.
• You are learning how to execute passes on low speed turns

EXPERIENCED

• You measure your OTD/HPDE experience by "Seasons"
• You are comfortable passing/being passed at any point on this track
• You are embarassed if a Corner Marshal shows you a passing flag and you didn't already have the passing zone picked out
• You are capable of teaching flags and hand signals to a small group of people that do not speak your language.
• Tires and brake pads have long ago become a known "expense" that is included in your household budget
• You share knowledge with novice drivers on how to get started and improve their performance

LICENSED RACE DRIVER.  

• Licenses issued by SCCA, NASA or other major sanctioning bodies are required to run in this class.
• This class has open passing