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AutoInterests Statement and Plan regarding the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Situation

The AutoInterests HPDE event season is still 6 weeks away from beginning so we expect fluidity as to how this situation evolves between now and then.

At this stage, all currently scheduled events will continue as planned with added precautions including:

  • Technology to conduct driver meetings via mobile devices that do not require close-proximity physical gatherings
  • Technology to allow the usage of personal devices to sign electronic waivers rather than shared kiosks/tablets
  • Extra sanitizing procedures for shared kiosks/tablets and other surfaces
  • Anybody exhibiting signs of illness at an event - excessive coughing, sneezing, fever, etc. will be immediately asked to leave
  • On a similar note, we ask that participants who have any type of illness refrain from attending events.
  • On a temporary basis, anybody with an illness occuring during an event they are registered for as documented by a healthcare professional, will receive the same coverage for cancellations as provided in our HPDE Protection Plans at no extra charge.  This will be in effect through May 3, 2020.  Any extension will be announced at a later date.
  • Instructors and students will have the option to conduct lead-follow and observational instruction rather than in-car at their discretion.  If either party is uncomfortable with in-car, then an alternative observational method will be used.

Rental Helmets:

  • May only be used by one person per day
  • Will receive additional sanitizing: two sanitizing spray cycles plus a cycle on our new helmet sanitizing device
  • Only disposable headsocks will be used (no washable ones).

Helmet Rental Refunds Available:

  • Drivers are encouraged to purchase their own helmet if uncomfortable using a rental.
  • If you have already rented a helmet online through us, we will issue a cash refund (or bonus amount store credit of $30) if you purchase your own helmet through our partner, Summit Racing Equipment.  We are working on making coupons available for this, you must e-mail us with a copy of your Summit Racing Equipment helmet receipt bearing your own name and a purchase date on or after March 12, 2020.  Refund/credit offer not available for purchases made through any other vendor.  This offer expires April 30, 2020 and is ONLY valid on helmet rental orders placed BEFORE March 12, 2020.

If you have any questions please feel free to reach out.  We hope that this situation is promptly addressed and no longer occurring by the time our season starts.  AutoInterests will be closely monitoring the situation and provide updates as appropriate.