About this event
Buttonwillow Raceway
Friday, November 22 - Sunday, November 24, 2024
- Have fun driving your own car on a racetrack.
- Enjoy a supportive and safe learning environment with in-car instruction.
- Improve your driving skills and learn your car's capabilities.
- All makes and models of coupes and sedans are welcome. Select models of convertibles and CUV/SUVs too.
- Join a diverse group of friendly people who love performance driving and really understand, appreciate, and enjoy their cars.
Expert instruction - Beginners will spend Friday afternoon learning about vehicle dynamics in the classroom and practicing car control exercises on the skid pad. Saturday and Sunday, beginners and intermediate drivers will drive on the track with an instructor in their car.
Safety first - Run groups are established to allow students to be on track with other drivers of similar experience. This event is not a race, a racing school, or practice for racing. Passing is allowed only on designated sections of the course and under controlled conditions. Drivers with documented previous experience will be placed in a run group appropriate for their skill level and their car's capabilities.
Course Configuration
Friday Advanced Driver Day: #13 Sweeper clockwise
Saturday & Sunday: #1 Star Mazda counterclockwise
Registration
Weekend registration is $675 and includes two full days of on-track instruction, lunch both days, and our Saturday night banquet.
- All first-timers also get Friday afternoon car control exercises and classroom, a free motorsports helmet rental, and online learning by industry-leading coaches.
- Experienced drivers can add an open track day on Friday for an additional $325. This optional day is only for solo-qualified intermediate and advanced drivers and instructors; we do not provide formal on-track instruction on Friday. (Not sure if that’s you? Email CDI@audiclubsocal.org.)
- On-track driving with instruction is provided by experienced and trained Audi Club instructors.
- Classroom instruction or subject-matter seminars for all experience levels.
- Lunch at the track is included with each registration.
- Friday evening reception and Saturday night banquet are included with weekend registration; additional tickets may be purchased for your guests to enjoy the banquet.
- Single-day registrations are available for experienced drivers.
Sign-up now! Early bird registration (before September 30) saves $25!
Prices go up for late registrations (after November 1).
Event requirements
Driver Requirements
All drivers must:
- Be a current member of Audi Club North America. www.audiclubna.org/join
- Possess and present a valid driver's license issued by their state of residence (not a learner's permit).
- Wear an auto racing helmet certified to Snell SA2015 or later, or equivalent EC or FIA standards.
- Sign the online SpeedWaiver.
- Minors (under 18) whether a registered driver or a guest, must be accompanied at all times during the event by a parent or legal guardian who will sign the ACNA and facility minor liability waivers at the track.
- Wear appropriate clothing - long sleeves and long pants are recommended; and sensible footwear - no sandals, boots or open-toe shoes.
Vehicle Requirements
- Your car must undergo and pass a safety inspection prior to arriving at the event.
- Equal safety restraints (seat belts, air bags, seats, etc.) are required for the driver and passenger.
- Audi Club North America allows convertible cars with adequate rollover protection (for example, A4, TT and R8 cabriolets) and certain models of small performance SUV/CUV (for example, Q3, Q5, and SQ5) cars at our driving school. Equivalent models from other manufacturers are also allowed, please email CDI@audiclubsocal.org about your particular car. The Miata rollbar does not qualify.
- Competition tires (DOT R-Compound or racing slicks) are not permitted for SUV/CUV or beginning and novice group drivers. They are discouraged for Intermediate group drivers.
- Onboard cameras must be securely mounted—handheld cameras or cell phones are not allowed. Exterior suction-cup-mounted cameras must have two forms of attachment, for example a leash to a hard point on the car.
Review Audi Club SoCal's detailed event requirements and the required car Inspection Form. Download both at audiclubna.org/southern-california/driving-school/.
Questions?
Contact the event organizer at eventmaster@audiclubsocal.org.
Audi Club SoCal looks forward to seeing you at the track. We are going to have a great time!
Schedule
Friday
- First-timers must arrive no later than 1pm. You may arrive early to observe the action and join us for lunch.
- Experienced drivers participating in the open track day should arrive by 7am.
- Saturday/Sunday check-in 6-8pm
- Instructor meetings 7pm
- Mandatory all drivers meeting 8pm
Saturday & Sunday – All drivers should arrive by 7am.
A detailed event schedule will be provided at event check-in.
Why Audi Club?
We provide you with much more learning and social content than other groups that go to the track. We are very proud of the glowing reviews drivers give our events. Here are just a few from our most recent Audi Club SoCal driving school:
- "The Audi Club SoCal track events are consistently top notch. A class act through and through. This was a SAFE way to push myself and the car all weekend. ... The community experience is also great. Everyone was supportive and enthusiastic throughout the group levels. Excited for the next one!"
- "The driving school has a remarkable supportive culture fostered by members who clearly care deeply for each other as well as being welcoming to newcomers."
- "Audi Club events are so much better than any other club, I don't even like to do others anymore."
Who We Are
The Audi Club of North America (ACNA) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit educational organization providing its members with driver safety training and education about the Audi brand. Audi ownership is not required for ACNA membership. Audi Club SoCal is the Southern California Chapter of ACNA, serving our members in Southern California and Southern Nevada. Visit us online for more information about Audi Club SoCal at audiclubna.org/southern-california/, facebook.com/AudiSoCal, and participate in our free user forum to interact with other Audi enthusiasts at facebook.com/groups/AudiClubSoCal.
