Event Descriptions
Accelleration This event is normally run only as part of a national event, and particpants must have completed Defensive Driving. This event consists of a timed run from a standing-start over a one-eighth to one-quarter mile distance. Only only one car... |
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Autocross This is a low-to-moderate-speed driving event. It consists of a course laid out on a parking lot or similar area. The course consists of a start garage, a stop garage, gates, turns, and straightaways marked by traffic cones serving as pylons. The... |
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Defensive Driving Defensive Driving is offered at all national events. Anyone planning to participate in Autocross, Performance Driving School, Acceleration, or Time Trials must complete this course or show proof of having completed the course within the previous... |
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Performance Driving School Conducted on a road course, this event consists of a mandatory classroom session followed by on-track driving sessions. Instructors ride with students during the driving sessions to teach track procedures and awareness; car control, braking, and... |
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Time Trials This event is normally run only as part of a national event, and particpants must have completed Defensive Driving and the Performance Driving School. This is a timed event run on a road course – typically the same road course used in the... |
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Concours d'Elegance This event is a showing of cars prepared and cleaned to appear as close to showroom condition as possible. Cars are classed in accordance with rules established by the National Events Committee. Cars entered in the Show and Street class... |
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Rally This event is normally run only as part of a national or regional event. Sometimes called a gimmick rally, this event is run on public roads and participants are expected to obey all traffic laws while running the course. Teams... |
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Do It Yourself (DIY) Typically held at a local dealership or independent service facility, a DIY event gives owners a chance to work on their cars in a shop environment. Participants must provide their own tools and parts. In many cases, professional mechanics are on... |
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Other Special Events During the year, GWS hosts other special events such as the Deutsche Marque Concours (May), the Annual Picnic (July/August), a New Members Reception (December) and our Annual Holiday Party (January). Add in eight autocrosses, teen/... |
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Social Events These range from get togethers like the GWS New Members Reception or Autocross Social to more organized activities. This category also includes tours to local (and sometimes not so local) attractions. Tours can conver multiple days and more than... |
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