April Spools 2026

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• You must have your car number applied to both the driver and passenger side of your car. The numbers must be of a contrasting color to your car, 1 to 3 digits, minimum 6" tall. 
• Helmets - Must be Snell Certified Special Application 2015, 2020, & 2025 rated.  Non-Snell rated helmets will NOT be accepted.  Snell certification sticker can be found inside your helmet.  Usually under the liner, at the back or on the side – check before you arrive!
• Non-participants are not permitted in cars on track. Non-participants under the age of 18 are allowed only in spectator areas. Instructors riding in student cars and students riding in instructor cars for instructional purposes are permitted. No student may ride with another student.
• Seatbelts - driver and passenger minimum 3-point (harness preferred).
• Equal restraints are required for both driver the passenger.  Both driver and passenger are required to have HANS or Hybrid device if harnesses are the restraint belts.
• Convertibles with factory rollover protection will be permitted. For all other convertibles a roll bar that meets the “broomstick” test is required.
• Open cockpit vehicles are permitted, however all occupants are required to wear FIA/SFI hand restraints.
• Open wheel cars are permitted, however all must have fenders attached to the vehicle body at all 4 corners.
• Both driver and passenger windows must be fully down (rain or shine).  Please be certain your windows are operable prior to arriving at the event.
• Tires must be in good condition, no age cracks.  R-rated track tires are not recommended for novice drivers.
• Mezger Engine equiped vehicles (996/997: GT3's, GT2's, pre-997.2 Turbos) must either have their coolant system pinned or have water in the cooling system (further explanation will soon be available in the tech form)
• Long sleeve cotton shirt, natural fiber long pants (or driving suit) are recommended but shorts and short sleeve shirts are allowed.
• Closed toe shoes with leather or canvas uppers are required.
• A current and valid driver's license (must shown at registration).  Please check before arriving at the event.
• Must be 18 years or older.
• NCM enforces a sound limit of 103db @ 50 feet.  Any car / driver in violation will be given the opportunity resolve the issue of a sound limit violation, if they are unable to meet this requirement they will be required to leave the event without refund.
• Drivers are responsible for the preparation and safety of their cars. You must download, print and complete a Technical Inspection Form.  This form must be filled out, signed, and dated within 30 days prior to the event date. It is recommended that a qualified mechanic perform the technical inspection and self tech is allowed for advanced drivers.
• All vehicles will be inspected and must pass a basic safety check at the event prior to running.
• All participants must obey all passing rules set forth in the driver's run group meeting.
• Non-participants are not permitted to ride in cars.  Only registered drivers will be in cars. Only certified and designated HPDE instructors are allowed in the passenger seat for coaching purposes
• For additional reading on safety standards of this event please see PCA's National Standard

Run Groups

Red - Advanced/Instructors (Advanced driver with other organizations, Extensive experience @ NCM, fast pace) 
Registration for Instructors & Advanced Drivers that can drive at pace in a group faster than Black. Requirements are rapid and real time pass signals and excellent traffic management. This run group features expanded passing rules. Instructor's will be placed in this group to align with student schedule to avoid back to back sessions.
Reassignment to black will be at the discretion of event staff.

Black - Advanced/Instructors (Advanced driver with other organizations, Extensive experience @ NCM, slower pace)
Registration for Instructors & Advanced Drivers that can drive at pace in a group faster than White. Requirements are rapid and real time pass signals and excellent traffic management.The goal is to group drivers by relative pace. This run group features expanded passing rules.
Reassignment to another group will be at the discretion of event staff. Instructor's will be placed in this group to align with student schedule to avoid back to back sessions.

Blue/White - These 2 groups operate as one run group, Blue students will be assigned instructors, white will be SOLO

White - Solo Intermediate (Solo approved drivers, Moderate experience on Track, NCM experience preferred not required)
Solo intermediate drivers. Drivers with moderate experience on track. Drivers that drive in intermediate with other organizations. Instructors will be available on site but are not assigned to drivers. This run group features expanded passing rules. If you have not driven at NCM. We highly encourage signing up for Blue, due to the complexity of the track.

Blue - Instructed Intermediate (Intermediate drivers, Moderate experience on Track, NCM experience preferred not required). 
Drivers in Blue are expected to be capable of driving comfortably at a White run group pace. The primary purpose of the Blue run group is to help a driver get accustomed to the White run group with the assistance of their instructor. The instructor is not expecting to focus on the basics, but rather fine-tuning advice. This run group features expanded passing rules.

Yellow - Novice (Novice drivers, at least 2 days of NCM experience or 4 days of other applicable experience preferred)                                                                                                                           Drivers in Yellow are expected to refine their driving skills, increase their confidence and judgment, and learn the next level of techniques. All yellow participants will have an assigned instructor to teach through the weekend. This run group is intended for NOVICE drivers, not first timers. 

Green - Beginner (New drivers, 0-2 days of experience))                                                                                                                           
Drivers in Green are expected to learn new driving skills, increase their confidence and judgment. The emphasis is on navigating the track safely and on learning the basics of high
performance track driving.

Advanced/Solo Lapping Day - Friday March 27,2026       

KYPCA will be hosting an Advanced / Solo Lapping Day Friday, March 27th. 
This will be reserved for Solo and Advanced drivers only (White, Black, Red, Instructors). If you have questions if you qualify to drive on Friday please reach out to KYPCA prior to signing up. There is no "Friday only" option. 
Advanced Lapping Day can be added to Solo/Advanced non-instructed Drivers registration with the purchase of 2-day sign up. 

PCA National Instructor Training - Friday March 27,2026 

KYPCA will be hosting a PCA National Instructor Training in conjunction with the Advanced Lapping Day. If you or your friends are wanting to get into instructing this is the best way to start. People who participate and pass PCA NIT will graduate with National PCA Instructor Status, and have the opportunity to obtain MSF (Motorsport Safety Foundation) Level 2 instructor status.
Current PCA Instructors who mentor and attend the classroom sessions also will have the opportunity to obtain MSF Level 2 Status if they wish to do so.
Instructor Candidates only need to register for the candidate option. This option will cover 3 days of driving 
Instructor Mentors only need to register for the mentor option. This option will cover 3 days of driving.

Please see PCA National's pre-requisites for instructor candidacy If you question if you meet this criteria please feel free to email the registrar.