About this event
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: $475 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
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.
Event requirements
Safety Requirements and Tech Information for 2026
Helmet Snell Rating Requirement
Please review the following:
- HELMET – 2020 or 2025 SNELL rating REQUIRED with SNELL sticker attached. SNELL SA standard strongly recommended but SNELL M helmets are acceptable. DOT-rated helmets are not acceptable. No refunds if helmet doesn't meet the standard. SA2015 helmets are now EXPIRED.
- VEHICLE SAFETY INSPECTION FORM REQUIRED: All registered drivers must print ARPCA’s Vehicle Safety Inspection form (ARPCA Vehicle Safety Insp Form), which must be completed and signed by a third-party automotive repair/inspection facility no more than 30 days before the event. Every driver must print and sign their name on the completed form, which will be collected at tech/registration.
- CAR PREPARATION/SAFETY – The driver is responsible for proper preparation and operation of their vehicle. All non-instructor-driven vehicles will be required to pass tech inspection at the track. No refunds for failure to pass tech inspection. You may remedy failed items and resubmit your vehicle for approval.
- SEATBELTS or HARNESS RESTRAINT SYSTEMS – As a minimum the vehicle shall have OEM seat belt restraints. If aftermarket harnesses are installed, proper installation requires several changes to the vehicle to create a safe occupant system. Harnesses must include an anti-submarine strap mounted in an approved manner consistent with the harness manufacturer instructions. The seats used with harnesses must be manufactured with routing holes for shoulder belts and anti-submarine belts. Equal restraint systems are required for both driver and passenger.
Harnesses will be checked for expiration date compliance. Most harnesses have a tag clearly stating when the harnesses expire. PCA requires: “Belts must be replaced no later than five years (FIA certified), or two years (SFI certified) after the date of manufacture”. FIA harnesses manufactured in, , 2020, 2021,2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026 are acceptable. SFI harnesses that were manufactured in 2024, 2025, and 2026 are acceptable. Expired harnesses will not pass tech inspection.
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- If you have a 5-point or 6-point harness, an approved head and neck restraint is required!
- If you have anything other than OEM seat belts, 5 or 6 point harnesses installed, please contact Safety@ARPCA.com
- SEATING REQUIREMENTS – All participant vehicles must have TWO seats with equal restraints for driver and passenger. This applies to all run groups (including instructors).
- CONVERTIBLES – All “non-fixed-metal” roof cars must have OEM rollover protection (e.g. 996 and later Cabriolets, Boxsters) or a proper roll bar that passes the “broomstick test”. Convertibles will run top up or occupants will wear arm restraints.
- AGE – Drivers must be at least 18 years old and possess a valid driver’s license.
- SHARING A CAR – Two drivers sharing a car must be registered in two different run groups.
- INSTRUCTOR OPINIONS WITH REGARD TO SAFETY TAKE PRECEDENCE OVER STUDENT OPINIONS – The instructor assigned to the student will have final say regarding the operation of the vehicle while on track. This encompasses the student's driving and operation of the vehicle and its’ equipment. Be advised that the Chief Driving Instructor will side with your instructor in matters involving a difference of opinion.
- CARS NOT PERMITTED – All open-wheeled cars are prohibited. Cars with fenders attached to the suspension and not attached to body of car in at least two locations are prohibited.
PCA & Track Waivers: You will be required to electronically complete and sign a PCA (both adult and minor attendees) and a track waiver.
Contact the ARPCA Safety/Tech chairman at Safety@ARPCA.com with any questions about vehicle suitability.
Tell us about your abilities:
- In order to place you correctly, please make sure your driving resume is up to date in MotorSportReg
- Please make sure your logbook of experience in your member profile is current. We use this information to evaluate your experience and track driving abilities to correctly place you into your proper run group.
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