1. Getting Started

For newcomers: what is HPDE, what to expect, how to prepare• What is HPDE / What is racing vs. HPDE
• First time at the track: what to bring, what to expect
• Safety gear basics
• Licenses / certifications needed
• Glossary of common terms (apex, heel/toe, cornering, etc.)

2. Driving Technique & Skills

Intermediate drivers wanting to improve• Braking, cornering, car control
• Vision, anticipation, situational awareness
• Learning tracks (track walk, lines, braking zones)
• Consistency & smoothness
• Mental skills (focus, managing risk, dealing with mistakes)
• Practice techniques off track (simulator, data, etc.)

3. Safety & Rules

Critical section, for everyone• Motorsport Safety Foundation resources
• Rules for HPDE / Club racing
• Safety gear / standards
• Flags, signals, track etiquette
• Accident preparation, emergency procedures

4. Instructor Resources

For those who are or want to be instructors• Instructor qualifications (what is required)
• Effective instruction methods
• Classroom content ideas & presentation guides
• Feedback & coaching styles
• Checklists for instructors (pre-event, during, post-event)
• Mentor programs / further certifications

5. External Resources & Curated Library
• Organizations: MSF, track clubs, governing bodies
• Guides / curriculum downloads (like the HPDE Curriculum Guide)
• Videos / tutorials
• Forums / community (for asking questions, instructor discussions)

Resources