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Hello Instructors,

We look forward to seeing you this weekend at Nelson Ledges!

If you are instructing all 3 days, including our Friday - THANK YOU! If you are instructing on the weekend and are also able to join us on Friday, you can sign up to instruct on Friday here.

AutoInterests pre-event TO-DO items:

  1. Request your free lunch HERE - request deadline this Wednesday June 22!
  2. Pre-check-in
  3. Set instruction method preference - please complete this ASAP (if you haven't already) so we can pair you with students sharing the same preference!

Details/instructions and links for each of these items are below.

PRE-CHECK-IN

COMPLETE YOUR PRE-CHECK-IN NOW!

  1. Log into your account at autointerests.com
  2. Click on "My Account", then go to the "My Events" tab
  3. For your upcoming event, click on START under the pre-check-in column
  4. Sign the WAIVER, click save
  5. Sign the TECH FORM, click save
  6. Upload a photo of your driver's license or other photo ID
  7. Your pre-check-in status will display "Completed" when you're done.
  8. NOTE: you must still go through tech inspection at the event!

Within 24 hours of event start time we will send a reminder email to complete your health attestation. This will be available on your "My Events" tab within 24 hours of event start time. Anyone not meeting health assessment requirements will not be permitted to attend the event.

NOTE: Pre-check-in and the Health Attestation are not the same item and each will need completed separately. Pre-check-in is available NOW. Health Attestation will be available 24 hours before the event.

SET YOUR INSTRUCTION PREFERENCE!

  1. Log into your account at autointerests.com
  2. Click on "My Account" then go to the "Edit Profile" tab
  3. Choose your Preferred Instruction Method
  4. Click SAVE at the bottom

Instructors and students will have the option to conduct lead-follow and observational instruction rather than in-car at their discretion, read more under the Instructional Procedure section here.

VIEW YOUR SCHEDULE:

View YOUR schedule, including student information (if pairings have been done) by going to the "Instructor Schedules" tab in your account.

INSTRUCTOR TRAINING:

We held a few instructor webinar sessions earlier this year to introduce our Trackside Learning system. If you missed these or are new to AutoInterests please be sure to watch this to prepare for your instruction at our upcoming HPDE. You will need to utilize the Learning system to evaluate your students. 
 
(recorded live on May 16, 2020)
 
Below is a copy of the followup email that was sent to live webinar attendees after completion:
 
Here is the direct link to the My Learning Test Event:
 
Complete the registration form (select Both Days, and Instructor), add to cart and checkout like normal. Selecting the Instructor Run Group will adjust the price to $0.00.
 
Once registered for the test event, you may go to your Instructor Learning tab, select My Learning Test Event from the drop down menu, and then you can try out the functionality.
 
Make sure you ONLY test and change Hot Lists and Statuses for students in the My Learning Test Event. Do not test on real events!

Your Instructor Packet that you receive at the event will include documentation "cheat sheets" to help you navigate this system if you need a refresher.

AT THE EVENT:

 INFO FOR NELSON LEDGES JUNE 26-28, 2020: 

The MANDATORY INSTRUCTOR MEETING is at 7:30am, you must attend EACH DAY!

The instructor meeting location will be in the pavilion.  If you are not there on time, it creates extra work as we assume you are not attending and begin to shuffle your assigned students around, so please make sure you are there on time!

  • GATES OPEN Thursday at 6:30pm (overnight camping is permitted)

  • Track is hot from 8:30am-5pm

  • Run group schedules: FRIDAY June 26 | SATURDAY June 27 | SUNDAY June 28

  • Find YOUR schedule by logging in and going to My Account -> Instructor Schedules

 GENERAL INFORMATION: 

  1. Please arrive at the track on time and be ON TIME for the mandatory instructor meeting, followed by the driver meeting (check your INSTRUCTOR SCHEDULE for exact times).
    MEETING LOCATION:
    at Mid-Ohio in the Cooper Tires Garage
    at GingerMan in the pavilion
    at PittRace in the classroom
    at Nelson Ledges in the picnic pavilion
    at Summit Point in the classroom
  2. Complete your pre-check-in prior to the instructor meeting!
  3. Please self tech your car, and you'll receive your decals and wristbands at the instructor meeting.
  4. Instructor lunch can be picked up at AutoInterests Hospitality.
  5. Instructors may visit Hospitality for free coffee and bottled water as you need it.
  6. Please remember to bring and wear your AutoInterests Instructor shirt (if you do not have one but requested one, you will receive your shirt that day). 
  7. The instructor run group is reserved solely for instructors, however when you are not instructing or riding with a student, you are permitted to drive in any other run group.

View the TRACKS page for facility information including:

  • Address
  • Track Map w/passing zones
  • Garage rentals
  • Hotel information
  • Camping availability
  • Early entry times
  • Concessions

Due to the current situation with COVID-19, some procedures/policies will be handled differently and are outlined below. Our full COVID-19 Information & Plan is available here, and we encourage you to read through this for full details.

  • An online health attestation must be completed online no more than 24 hours prior to the event. This will be available on your "My Events" tab within 24 hours of event start time. Anyone not meeting health assessment requirements will not be permitted to attend the event.
  • Drivers and all individuals on the property must maintain social distance at all times, even outside of event operating hours.
  • Camping is permitted and showers/restrooms will be open with enhanced cleaning procedures in place.
  • Nelson Ledges' food truck will be open for lunch.
  • The event will NOT be open to the public, however spectators attending with a driver are welcome. We request you keep this number to a minimum and if arriving separately from the driver, guests will need to know the first & last name of the registered driver they are attending with. Any spectators that arrive and do not associate themselves with a driver will be denied entry. Spectators that are permitted must remain socially distanced at all times unless from the same household. Nelson Ledges charges a $10 spectator fee at the gate.
  • Face masks are optional for participants, AutoInterests staff will be wearing masks when interacting with drivers during operating hours.
  • Passenger Policy: When two people are in a vehicle together, both driver & passenger must have facial coverings at all times (closed face helmets with the visor shut DOES count as a facial covering). The passenger seat must be sanitized BEFORE and AFTER each passenger, with special attention to common contact points such as door handles. AutoInterests will supply cleaning supplies only for instructors conducting ride-alongs for instructional purposes. All others must provide their own cleaning supplies.
  • AutoInterests will NOT be accepting cash and prefers that you use a form of contactless payment if available, however we will accept swipe/chip credit cards.

THANK YOU!

Thank you very much for attending, and for your help and support! You have been chosen as an instructor because of the experience you bring to the table and your willingness to help others. Your assistance benefits participants greatly and can leave a lasting impression.  The guidance you provide can greatly affect the success of our novice drivers.

Please email us with any questions you may have: events@autointerests.com