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HPDE track days for all experience levels

Welcome to Hooked on Driving!

No matter your experience, we’ll get you on track as soon as possible! Having guided beginners and experts on tracks around the world we’ll address any concerns and get you up to speed quickly.

HOD is not a racing organization; we focus on the experience, not competition. Our track days are a safe place for constant improvement and speed. It’s the most fun you’ll have with your car, but it’s not to be taken lightly. Despite our excellent safety record, taking your street car onto a track carries inherent risks. You are responsible for your own liability.

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You do NOT need a track-oriented car to drive in the HOD Beginner group. Any regular car can be enjoyed in our program. Weight can be a problem on the track – so heavy SUV’s like Tahoes, or high center of gravity vehicles are not appropriate for what we do.

Watch for and read advance updates about your event.
Do NOT try to get up at 4:00 am and make a long drive to the track. Go the night before and stay nearby so you can arrive fresh. This will be a long and exhilarating day… you don’t want to nap after lunch!!
Wear sunscreen and bring apparel for any changes in conditions.
Be early to the meetings. Get to know the drivers next to you in the paddock.
Experienced drivers will be super helpful to you – but trust our Driving Coaches for your introduction on track technique. Feel free to ask about other cars, or if you find one like yours, ask about their experience on track.
Join a new friend for lunch!
Be at all your group meetings and listen – We’re here to help you have an amazing day!

Our B-Intermediate group is a medium + paced group of cars – many in stock configuration. The focus here is on having fun and enjoying the track while working on skills to becoming more consistently on the driving line, and get the most out of their cars.

Passing Protocols: Passing is only done after a turn signal indicator or point-by from the car in the lead. This will be done in pre-determined passing zones – generally straightaways. The indicator or point by will tell the car behind which side to pass the car in front. Further track specific rules may be set by the HOD Region managing the event.

There will be one or two mandatory meetings for the B’s. The side on which to pass may vary based on the day or the track configuration. There will be a Group Leader watching over the B Group. We encourage you to utilize your B-Group lead for tips on the line, answer basic questions about tires and pressures, and discuss skills like trail braking, visual references, left foot braking, and threshold braking.

This group allows indicated passing on most of the track. C Drivers are encouraged to run windows up and use indicators/turn-signals for safety and comfort. Those drivers who prefer to drive windows down (either for personal preference or a lack of factory turn signals) are welcome to do so.

Black Flag: We use the black flag with a number posted to bring in a driver who has gone off or spun. We’ll check you and your car to be sure all is ok. If all is good, and you take a breath and listen to what the Group Leader/Black Flag attendant tells you…you will be released back on track.

Tech Inspection: HOD does not know your car as well as you do. So our policy is that you electronically sign an agreement in our registration process that binds you to be responsible for your own inspection – whether done by you or a professional mechanic. This eliminates the early morning lineup, and expedites your prep time as you arrive at the track.

Group Leader: We assign a group leader to watch the group carefully from the beginning. Are there bad apples? Is someone not watching their mirrors? Is someone in the wrong run group? Is there someone driving too aggressively, showing signs of a future issue? If any of this is discovered, our Group Leader will manage the situation promptly, with respect to the driver, and warn or discipline as appropriate.

This is our fastest and most experienced group. It is open passing without indicators from cars being passed. Windows up is encouraged for safety and comfort, but not mandatory. And because we are not racing, and are concerned about safety, we request cooperative passing, avoiding last minute dive bombing mid-corner. Fast driving is welcomed, but we want everyone to be friends at the end of the day.

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