Event Overview

PCA-GGR HPDE 4: Conquer the Carousel is a high-performance driver education and open-lapping event presented by PCA – Golden Gate – Track Events at Sonoma Raceway. The scheduled date is 2026-08-28.

Schedule and Format

• PCA-GGR’s Driver Education events are focused on safety, fun and maximum track time – up to 120+ minutes per day at this event!
• Ground School: Ground School will be Saturday, Sugust 15, 2026, 10:00 am to approximately 1:00 pm at Porsche of Redwood City. Lunch will be provided.
• At Track Orientation: Friday evening preceding the event (see event schedule for time). All are welcome!
• One Day (Friday) – $595.00.
• One Day (Friday) – $795.00.
• One Day (Friday) – $395.00.

Entry Fees and Registration

• Registration Fees:
• One Day (Friday) – $595.00.
• One Day (Friday) – $795.00.
• One Day (Friday) – $395.00.
• Non-Driving Instructor – $0.00.
• Paddock Camping:
• Fee per night – $80.00.
• Procrastination Fee:
• Don’t wait! The $100 procrastination fee goes into effect one week prior to the event.

Driver and Vehicle Requirements

• PCA-GGR’s Driver Education events are focused on safety, fun and maximum track time – up to 120+ minutes per day at this event!
• Event requirements.
• Know the Rules: Rules and requirements about you and your Porsche can be found here on the GGR website. Please be up to speed on the rules before registering.
• 2020 or later Snell SA Helmet Certification Required Porsche Club of America’s HPDE minimum standards will allow the use of SA2015 helmets through June 30, 2026.
• Head and Neck Restraint Requirements:
• SFI or FIA approved Head and Neck Restraints are required for all Drivers and Passengers in harness-equipped vehicles.
• The same type of restraint system (seats, belts or harnesses, head and neck restraints) is required for both driver and passenger.
• Harnesses are required to be SFI or FIA approved for competition and mounted in the manufacturer-approved configuration. Any harness approved for PCA Club Racing is acceptable when installed according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
• Head and Neck Restraints must be recertified every five (5) years to maintain SFI certification. An SFI 38.1 conformance sticker marked with the inspection date is required.
• If factory stock/DOT approved 3 point restraint systems (stock seat belts) are used, additional head and neck restraints are not required.
• GGR does not rent or provide helmets or head and neck restraint equipment. Participants must provide their own equipment if required.

Venue

29355 Arnold Drive, Sonoma, CA 95476

Official Event Information

View the organizer’s official event information.