How to get to PPIR:
From the North
From Denver or Colorado Springs: Take Interstate 25 South to Exit 122. The track is approximately 15 miles South of Colorado Springs. Travel time is approximately 90 minutes from downtown Denver and approximately 25 minutes from downtown Colorado Springs.
From the South
From Pueblo: Take Interstate 25 North to Exit 122. From Downtown Pueblo, traveling time is approximately 30 minutes. The track is adjacent to I-25 on the West side.
RV Accommodations
No trackside overnight camping allowed at this time.
Host Hotel
LA QUINTA INN & SUITES COLORADO SPRINGS SOUTH AP
2750 GEYSER DRIVE
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80906
Phone: 719-527-4788
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Parking your trailer
Most of the hotels will be able to accommodate your car trailer parking.
Garages
Garages are assigned to drivers that have paid their registration. If you would like to be garaged by someone, please let registration know in advance. Garage assignments will be emailed to all drivers in advance. Please do not let friends or family park in the garages.
Pets
Please leave your pets at home.
Children
Please keep your children close to you, and out of the grid area. Please leave scooters and bikes at home.
Should I wear an open or full-face helmet?
We recommend a full-face helmet for high-speed events such as performance driving schools or racing. The full-face shielded helmet provides an extra measure of protection in the event that debris or a loose object should enter the cockpit of the car. The full-face design also provides more overall protection for the face and chin in the event of an impact against any part of the car's interior. An open face helmet affords somewhat less protection but better ventilation than most full-face helmets and is a solid choice for low-speed events such as autocross.
How should my racing suit fit?
Suits are available in "off the rack" sizes or they can be constructed to your custom measurements for a perfect fit. Personal preference and ease of movement when seated in the car are the main factors in choosing the suit style and fit that is best for you. Some styles have "gussets" or flexible sections of knitted Nomex fabric at the shoulders and waistline for greater range of movement and help with ventilation. Nomex suits come in a variety of thicknesses - the number of layers of Nomex required for a particular SFI rating or amount of fire protection. Check the requirements of your sanctioning body carefully before investing in a suit, so you can decide whether a multi-layered Nomex suit worn with or without Nomex underwear is the right choice for your safety and comfort. Nomex comes in a variety of woven and knit fabrics - you'll pay more for the highest quality, but you'll be more comfortable wearing it!
Why do I need a roll bar or roll cage?
The roll bar and to a much greater extent, the roll cage, help to create a "safety zone" around the driver when he/she is properly seated in the car. When correctly fabricated and installed, the bar/cage can help to minimize intrusion into the driver's the safety zone in the event of an impact. Installation of a bar or a cage will also stiffen the chassis of the car considerably.
What does SFI stand for, and what is an SFI "rating?"
The SFI Foundation, Inc. (SFI) is a non-profit organization established to issue and administer standards (or specifications) for specialty/performance automotive and racing equipment, with the goal of promoting quality and reliability in the design, manufacture and application of these products. SFI standards are developed at the request of various manufacturers and/or race sanctioning bodies. The SFI Technical Committee initiates the specification drafting process, and encourages industry-wide participation in finalizing these specs. Once a standard is enacted, participation by any manufacturer is strictly voluntary. However, if a manufacturer agrees to comply with an SFI spec and advertise its products as such, it is subject to ongoing inspections and testing of its processes and equipment to ensure continuing compliance. For more information about SFI and its programs, visit their website at www.sfifoundation.com. While "SFI" originally stood for "SEMA Foundation, Inc.," SFI now operates independently of the SEMA (Specialty Equipment Manufacturers' Association) organization, and simply retains the original acronym as its name.
Do you rent helmets?
NO, but OG Racing offers rental helmets for 10-day periods. Prices are $35 for a full-face helmet, and $25 for an open-face helmet. Please call OG Racing at 1-800-934-9112 for more details.
Do you rent driving suits?
Yes, Quick Chick Racing, LLC offers rental suits at the track. Prices are $25 per day, per suit. Please mark the option on your registration form to reserve a suit for each day you are registered for.
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