Hello Instructors, We look forward to seeing you next weekend at PittRace! Due to the current situation with COVID-19, some procedures/policies will be handled differently. Our full COVID-19 Information & Plan is available here, and we encourage you to read through this for more information. At Pitt Race face masks are required to enter the facility, during any driver's meetings, indoors or where social distancing is limited. PITT RACE WAIVER: EVERYONE MUST COMPLETE ONLINE BEFORE ARRIVAL! CLICK HERE TO SIGN PITT RACE'S WAIVER PLEASE NOTE: on Saturday & Sunday, our HPDE is a part of CARFEST, and a physical pass is required for entry into the facility. As an HPDE driver, your pass will be mailed to you the week before the event. Make sure you bring this pass with you! There are NO gate sales at CARFEST this year, and anyone without a pass will be denied entry. AutoInterests pre-event TO-DO items: Pre-check-in Set instruction method preference - please complete this ASAP (if you haven't already) so we can pair you with students sharing the same preference! Reserve a GARAGE (optional) Details/instructions and links for each of these items are below. COMPLETE YOUR PRE-CHECK-IN NOW! Log into your account at autointerests.com Click on "My Account", then go to the "My Events" tab Click on "View & Manage" for this event Click on START to begin pre-check-in Sign the WAIVER, click save Sign the TECH FORM, click save Upload a photo of your driver's license or other photo ID Your pre-check-in status will display "Completed" when you're done. 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! Log into your account at autointerests.com Click on "My Account" then go to the "Edit Profile" tab Choose your Preferred Instruction Method 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. WATCH THE INSTRUCTOR TRAINING WEBINAR HERE (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: https://autointerests.com/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: The MANDATORY INSTRUCTOR MEETING is at 7:30am! The instructor meeting location will be in the classroom. 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 Sept. 3 at 6:30pm for those driving on Friday Friday Sept. 4 at 6:30pm for those driving on Saturday Overnight camping is permitted for HPDE drivers MANDATORY Instructor Meeting at 7:30am Self tech your car; decal/wristband given to you at meeting in the classroom MANDATORY Driver Meeting at 8:00am Driver meeting will be live streamed, link sent via text & email. Please gather outside of the classroom, socially distanced, as run group breakout meetings occur immediately following driver meeting. HPDE SCHEDULES: FRIDAY Sept. 4 SATURDAY Sept. 5 SUNDAY Sept. 6 Find YOUR schedule by logging in and going to My Account -> Instructor Schedules GENERAL INFORMATION: 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 Complete your pre-check-in prior to the instructor meeting! Please self tech your car, and you'll receive your decals and wristbands at the instructor meeting. Instructor lunch can be picked up at AutoInterests Hospitality. Instructors may visit Hospitality for free coffee and bottled water as you need it. 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). 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 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