HPDE Guides & Track-Day Resources

New to HPDE? Start Here

Use this beginner path if you are planning your first HPDE event or trying to understand how to get started.

1. Understand the basics: Getting Started with HPDE Events explains what a HPDE is, how events work, and what first-time drivers should expect.
2. Build your first-event plan: HPDE First-Timer Checklist covers car prep, safety gear, paperwork, tools, hydration, and event-day routine.
3. Check your car before the event: HPDE Tech Inspection Checklist walks through tires, brakes, fluids, leaks, battery security, loose items, paperwork, and common first-timer mistakes.
4. Confirm helmet rules: HPDE Helmet Requirements explains Snell ratings, rentals, fit, and what to check before buying or bringing a helmet.
5. Pack for the paddock: HPDE Track Day Packing List helps you bring the essentials without overpacking.
6. Review driving fundamentals: Driving Techniques for Your First Track Day covers concepts to review and discuss with an instructor, including vision, smooth inputs, braking, and awareness.