The following are the eligibility requirements for PCA PNWR DE Events:
- You must possess a full, non-restricted driver's license of any jurisdiction, and be 18 years or older.
- All occupants of a car during DE events have to wear a helmet. The helmet shell must have no structural damage and the padding must be intact. The chin strap must not be frayed; the strap attachments must be operable and securely attached. Face shields, when required and/or used must be made of poly-carbonate plastic or the equivalent and must be in good condition. A limited supply of helmets are available to rent.
- 2025 Helmet Requirements for Drivers Education
Helmets must be certified in accordance with one of the following standards:
Snell SA2020, Snell SA2015, Snell M2020, Snell M2015, FIA8860‐2004, 2010, 2018 or their successors, SFI 31.1, or BS6658‐85 type A/FR. Helmets certified to specifications other than Snell must be within 10 years of the date of manufacture, or if FIA, expire at the end of the 10th year after the year of manufacture.
- You may bring any car passing the Event Technical Inspection (see below), including non-Porsches. Remember, the owner and/or operator is responsible for the safe condition and operation of the vehicle.
- Convertibles and Cabriolets: Any make of car delivered with factory installed roll-over protection meets the minimum standards for PCA DE events.
- Use of Head And Neck Restraint Systems (HANS) is required by drivers and passengers in cars equipped with harness systems.
- If you have modified your car or if your convertible does not have factory installed roll-over protection, the PCA requirements for technical and safety standards are here: www.pca.org/driver-education-minimum-standards.
- Everyone must pre-register for our events, there are no walk-ins allowed.
996/997 GT2, GT3, and Turbo Coolant Fitting Requirements
The cooling systems of the ‘Mezger’ dry sump engines include epoxied fittings that are especially prone to failure. This can occur with little to no warning, and cars that are primarily street-driven are just as susceptible as those that are driven mainly on the track.
PNWR now requires proof that all coolant pipe fittings on affected cars have been welded or pinned prior to using them at Driver Education events.
The affected cars are: all variants of 996 Turbo, GT2, and GT3; all variants of 997 Turbo, GT2, and GT3, except the 997.2 Turbo. Cup cars are exempt but must run water/water wetter.
If you are unsure that your car’s coolant fittings have been welded or pinned; or do not have records to reflect this, we can refer you to several local shops for inspection.
Event Technical Inspection
An Event Technical Inspection Form must be completed within 30 days prior to each event and e-mailed to the tech crew no later than 7 days prior to the event. You must provide a new tech form for each event, even if two events fall within the same 30-day window.
Drivers who deem themselves qualified may self-tech, however we recommend that you have your car inspected every track season by a third-party workshop or dealership that is familiar with your vehicle.
The inspection form is here: 2025 PNWR Tech Form.
If you have any tech related questions, please contact DETIPNWR@gmail.com.
Cancellation Policy
You may cancel up to 20 days prior to our events for a full refund.
No refunds or credits will be given within 20 days of an event.