DRIVER/PASSENGER TRACK RULES
Pacific Northwest Motorsports Park [PNMP] was created
to provide our members with guaranteed access to
the road course for an average of 20 days per month,
allowing members and their guests to practice their
skills, play with their friends, or entertain business
associates with an exhilarating track experience,
at their own pace and on their own schedule.
New members are required to attend a Driver Orientation
Seminar. This will allow each new member
to learn and understand all the [PNMP] rules and regulations
provided by the Club and to familiarize each member
with the proper driver education.
All drivers and passengers must sign a track release
waiver prior to engaging in any track related activities.
No one is to enter the track area until permission
is granted by the track Grid Marshal. Please
contact the track for the time of the first session
of the day.
Pacific Northwest Motorsports Park personnel or
the Grid Marshal will determine the run groups
for each day.
Track direction is "clockwise" and at
no time is a driver permitted to drive counter-clockwise.
Speed limit is 15 mph on all service roads and
paddocks.
Dropping of Wheels / Spins
If a driver drops two (2) wheels off the edge
of the track the driver must finish off the lap
at a "cool down" pace and return to the
pit/paddock area. Grid Marshal, along with
driver, will inspect the vehicle for damage and
determine if the car is in a condition to return
to the track.
If a driver drops all four (4) wheels off track
and/or spins they are required to safely return
to the track surface and continue at a "cool
down" pace to the pits/paddock area to meet
with Grid Marshal.
For any spins that occur on the track (even if
you do not leave the track surface) the driver
is required to use caution while remaining aware
of other vehicles and return to pits/paddock
area to meet with the Grid Marshal.
Note: Any driver who drops two (2) or more
wheels or spins, three (3) times in any one day
will be deemed an "aggressive driver," and
accordingly, will be asked to park their car and
will not be allowed to drive for the rest of the
day.
If a driver has a mechanical failure such as engine
problems, oil/transmission/fuel leaks etc. they
are required to pull off of track surface in a safe area
at their earliest convenience.
If a driver goes off track and is unable to come
back onto the track they are to remain in their
safety belts. ALWAYS STAY IN THE CAR WITH
YOUR SAFETY BELTS SECURED. One exception
to this rule would be a car that was on fire.
Driver Conduct
Start the day with a vehicle inspection to be
sure it is in the proper operating condition.
Never enter the track without the authorization
of the Grid Marshal. The Grid Marshal will
find an open spot on the track to allow you to
enter safely.
Each time entering the track the driver should
start with a "warm up" lap(s). This
will allow time to get a feel for the car and its
conditions, i.e. brake pedal pressure, handling
characteristics, etc. This time will also
allow the driver to build up tire temperatures.
At the end of each session or the lap prior to
exiting the track the driver should start a "cool
down" lap. This is for all of the vehicle´s components
to cool off as much as possible before it is parked
in the paddock. It is not good for
a vehicle to exit the track with high temperatures.
Each time a driver exits the track for any reason
they should signal to all other drivers their intention
by holding their arm clearly out the window (production
car) or above the roll bar (race car).
Safety Equipment
All drivers and passengers are required to use
a Snell approved helmet. SA2000 or later
will be permitted.
An SFI rated racing suit is required for all race
car drivers.
An SFI rated racing suit is recommended for production
car drivers. Long sleeved shirts, long pants,
and closed-toe shoes are the minimum requirement.
Open cockpit cars including convertibles must
have a roll bar installed.
It is recommended that all vehicles have a fire
extinguisher securely mounted.
Passing Rules
Passing is permitted in designated areas with a
point-by from the driver. All members are
required to monitor their mirrors and as faster
cars approach, they are to stay on line and clearly
point the passing car by.
It is the responsibility of the passing car to
make a safe and clean pass and the pass must be
completed by the entry of the approaching corner.
Passing is not allowed in any corners.
Guest Rules
Driver Guests are allowed a maximum of five (5)
visits.
Founder Club members: Fifty (50)
guests, Five (5) driver guests per year
A founding member can bring up to fifty (50) guests
per year as a member. Ten of
those guests may drive their own car on the track
after a check ride with a PNMP staff member. Guests
who will be driving their own car will pay the
normal daily use fee. A maximum of five (5)
driving visits per guest, per year, are authorized
per Founder Membership.
Corporate Club members: Sixty
(60) guests, Five (5) driver guest per year
A corporate member can bring up to sixty (60) guests
per year as a member. Fifteen of
those guests may drive their own car on the track
after a check ride with a PNMP staff member. Guests
who will be driving their own car will pay the
normal daily use fee. A maximum of five (5)
driving visits per guest, per year, are authorized
per Corporate Membership.
Diamond Club members: Twenty
(20) guests, Five (5) driver guests per year
A Diamond member can bring up to twenty (20) guests
per year as a member. Ten (10)
of those guests may drive their own car on the
track after a check ride with a PNMP staff member. Guests
who will be driving their own car will pay the
normal daily use fee. A maximum of five (5)
driving visits per guest, per year, are authorized
per Diamond Membership.
Junior Club members: Ten
(10) guests, Two (2) driver guests per year
A Junior member can bring up to ten (10) guests
per year as a member. Five (5)
of those guests may drive their own car on the
track after a check ride with a PNMP staff member. Guests
who will be driving their own car will pay the
normal daily use fee. A maximum of two (2)
driving visits per guest, per year, are authorized
per Junior Membership.
Members must be present for their guests to be
able to ride and/or drive.
Guests are permitted to ride as passengers in member's
car.
Guests are only permitted to drive a member's car
provided that they meet all Pacific Northwest Motorsports
Park requirements and driver qualifications.
Authorized Guests will be permitted to drive their
own vehicle on the track at the normal daily use
fee per day, provided:
- the guest meets all requirements and driver qualifications as
specified above;
- the guest pays a check ride fee, and a reservation
must be made for the check ride
Vehicle Rentals
Pacific Northwest Motorsports Park plans to
offer a range of vehicles that can be rented on
a per day basis.
Check-out Rides
Prior to driving the rental vehicle for the first
time, each Club member will be required to drive
the course with an instructor to ensure they can
drive the vehicle in a safe and controlled manner. Future
rentals will not require a check-out ride after
initial rental. The cost for
a check-out ride for a Junior Member is $50.00. Guest
check-out ride cost is $100.00. Founder, Corporate, and Diamond Members
will receive their check-out ride at no cost.
Private Instruction
Private instruction by highly qualified performance
drivers will be available to all members and their
guests at an additional charge.
Note: Track Rules are subject to change without notice.
