ARPCA HPDE at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course 2.4 mile circuit!

Saturday and Sunday September 12 & 13 – In-car Instructed HPDE
Friday September 11 – Lapping Day (A / I / B-Solo eligible)

Saturday & Sunday HPDE School
Learn how to or enhance your performance driving skills on a spectacular, and challenging track! ARPCA has a long history of making everyone feel welcome and you will see plenty of “non-Porsches” at our events. In-car instruction is provided for beginner, novice, and early intermediate run groups.
*** Drivers do not need a Porsche to attend! ***

Friday Lapping Day (A/I/B Solo eligible) - STUDENTS & INSTRUCTORS
Approved Solo drivers and Instructors may add Friday as an optional third day. B solo drivers may apply for Lapping Day – subject to approval - you may need recommendation from home Chief Instructor if limited logbook experience. C & D drivers are NOT Lapping Day eligible. If lapping day is not listed as available, please register as available and send separate email to track@arpca.com requesting.

NOTE: Friday is an event option only in addition to Sat/Sun registration. NO in-car instruction available.

Instructors
If not currently an ARPCA approved instructor, please register for event and include your PCA NDEIT Registration # in box provided (MSF #, or similar Instructor Registration from BMWCCA or Audi CCA) Or recommendation from home club CI to track@arpca.com for approval. If Instructor option Waitlisted, register as an "A group Driver" and also "Waitlist for I" along w separate email to track@arpca.com indicating interest still being event Instructor. Eligible Instructors will be pulled from “A run group” registrations and moved to Instructor on a first come first serve basis as needed.

Saturday Evening Social / Reception
Join us Saturday evening for a complimentary Bits & Bites Reception after track goes cold. Details provided in separate communication as event date approaches.

Track Tour
A Track Tour May be offered Friday evening. Details in separate communication as event date approaches.

Costs and Options

Driver Registration Sat/Sun: $485
Register on/before January 31, 2026 and save $50 (automatically applied at checkout)
Instructor Sat/Sun: $165
Friday Lapping Day: $275
Register on/before January 31, 2026 save $25 (automatically applied at checkout)
Garages: $175 pull-thru, $250 non-pull-thru
Camping $95

Competition / Permanent Car Numbers
We are supporting competition / permanent car numbers. If you have PERMANENT Numbers (at least 4" high in a contrasting color to body paint) affixed on both left & right side, you can request the number. You will then only receive supplemental run group vinyl decals as necessary. This option only for those w fixed / competition / permanent numbers. First registered reserves a number, ARPCA will provide supplemental run group markings as necessary at on-site event registration.

Run Groups
ARPCA allows you to select run group most appropriate for your experience and comfort levels. PLEASE NOTE: Chief Driving Instructor has ultimate decision to accept or reassign based on individual experience detail available from MSR Logbooks, outside CDI recommendations, and or based on total participants registered for event. Selections for drivers are:

A : Advanced Solo Drivers
B Solo: Intermediate WITHOUT in-car instruction (must be Solo approved prior)
B Instr: Intermediate with in-car instruction provided
C: Novice/Intermediate drivers with in-car instruction provided
D: Beginners with in-car instruction provided
I: Instructor

Parade Laps
Will be conducted Saturday & Sunday at lunchtime. Preregister here, select which day or both, with $15 donation per day / per vehicle ($20 on site so save and pre-register!). 100% proceeds will be given to a 501(c)3 charity in accordance with ARPCA by-laws. Do 3-5 laps in any street legal vehicle with as many occupants restrained legally permissible.

Camping Permitted (NEW for 2026!)
Camping is available for this event beginning Thursday evening until Sunday for $95. Please select as part of registration. Must be Self-contained- hook-ups are NOT available.

Waivers:
Two waivers are required for event – PCA (all attendees adult & minor) and Mid-Ohio Gate – both must be signed electronically by all attendees – adult or minor.

PCA Electronic SpeedWaiver: https://arpca.speedwaiver.com/hzdtr
Mid-Ohio – will provide 14 days prior to event

Payments and Refunds:
Your valid credit card will be charged immediately to process your registration. You will receive confirmation once you have been fully accepted into the event

Refunds
Cancellation fee on/before June 11, 2026 - $100
Cancellation fee on/before July 11, 2026 - $150
Cancellation fee on/before August 11, 2026 - $200
NO REFUNDS after August 11, 2026 for any reason including mechanical or failure to pass tech inspection.

Lodging / Accessibility
Mid-O is located at 7721 Steams Corner Rd Lexington, OH 44904 conveniently off I-71 a short 2.5 hour from Cranberry Township, PA. There are numerous accommodations at all price points in Lexington, OH and Mansfield, OH. Please check with individual hotels regarding trailer accommodations. Camping is available for this event beginning Thursday evening until Sunday for $95. Please select as part of registration. Must be Self-contained - hook-ups are NOT available.