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Getting Started with HPDE

Everything you need to know before your first High-Performance Driver Education event. From understanding what HPDE is to surviving your first track day, this course covers car preparation, safety protocols, flag meanings, and what to expect when you arrive at the track.

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Course Outline

Module 1: What is HPDE?

Understanding the world of High-Performance Driver Education events.

Module 2: Preparing Your Car

Getting your vehicle track-ready with proper inspection and preparation.

Module 3: Your First Track Day

What happens from the moment you arrive to your final session.

Module 4: Safety & Flags

Understanding flag signals and emergency procedures on track.

Sources

HPDE Verbatim Master Compilation
High-Performance Driver Education HPDE Techniques by Skill Level
Speed Secrets Professional Race Driving Techniques Ross Bentley
Going Faster Mastering the Art of Race Driving - Carl Lopez
Briefing on High-Performance Driving and Event Operations

Skills You'll Learn

This course covers 11 progression outcomes across 2 skill categories. Complete the course to advance your progression tracker.

Event and Organizational Protocols

Follow the event schedule and know where to get a copy if needed
Identify their instructor and know where to meet them
Follow track and event rules; ensure guests follow rules (no fueling in garages, no alcohol until all cars off track)
Follow event requirements for class attendance
Identify who key event staff are, their roles, and where to find them
...and 2 more →

Vehicle Preparation and Knowledge