Have fun driving your own car on a racetrack! Audi Club Southern California presents a High-Performance Driver School at Buttonwillow Raceway Park from Friday, November 20 through Sunday, November 22, 2026.

At this high performance driving school you will enjoy a fun, supportive, no-pressure learning environment and be welcomed by a diverse group of friendly people who love performance driving. Join in fun social gatherings with great catered meals, improve your driving skills and learn your car's capabilities, and take part in diverse learning opportunities including classroom, group discussions and driving instruction. Bring the car you already have. All makes and models of coupes and sedans are welcome. Select models of convertibles and CUV/SUVs are okay, too!

Safety first. This event is all about education and fun. Run groups are established to allow students to be on track with other drivers of similar experience. This event is not a race, a racing school, or practice for racing. Passing is allowed only in designated sections of the course and under controlled conditions. All drivers will be placed in run groups appropriate for their skill level and their car's capabilities.

Expert instruction. Beginners will spend Friday afternoon reviewing vehicle dynamics in the classroom and warming up with car control exercises on the skid pad. On Saturday and Sunday beginners will drive on the track with an Audi Club instructor in their car. Expert instruction is always available on request for pre-solo experienced drivers.

Track configuration. We will be driving the Classic track in the Star Mazda configuration in the counter-clockwise direction on Friday and the Sweeper configuration in the counter-clockwise direction the rest of the weekend, to celebrate the club's long history at this track.

Registration

All two-day weekend registrations include an event shirt, our Friday evening Welcome Reception, on-track driving Saturday and Sunday, lunch at the track each day, and our Saturday night gala Banquet.

Experienced Driver Day. Experienced drivers can add an open pit-lane track day on Friday. This optional, additional-cost day is only for solo-qualified intermediate and above drivers and our instructors, as we do not provide formal on-track instruction on Friday.

Instruction. Beginner and Novice drivers will all receive on-track instruction and be assigned an experienced and trained Audi Club instructor. Solo-qualified drivers may request instruction, which will be provided as instructor resources permit.

Banquet. The Saturday night banquet in the big-top tent is included with the weekend registration; guest tickets may be purchased at check-out.

Registrations close on midnight November, 6, 2026 (PST)

Discounts

Registering for both Saturday and Sunday will have the total automatically discounted by $50.
Advanced drivers registering for all three days (Friday - Sunday) will have the total automatically discounted by $100.

Driver requirements — ALL DRIVERS must

Be a current member of Audi Club North America (ACNA) with membership valid through November 22, 2026, or later. Membership fees are in addition to event registration.
Possess and present a valid driver's license issued by your state of residence (not a learner's permit).
Wear an auto racing helmet certified to Snell SA2015 or later, or equivalent EC or FIA standards. Rental helmets are available.
Sign the liability waivers — Audi Club's online waiver upon registration, and the track's waiver when entering the facility.
Minors (under 18), whether a registered driver or a guest, must be accompanied at all times during the event by a parent or legal guardian who will sign the ACNA and facility Minor Waivers at the track.
Wear appropriate clothing — long sleeves and long pants are recommended — and sensible footwear for driving (no sandals, boots or open-toe shoes). Plan for variable weather conditions.
Be safe, and have fun! Behave responsibly and exercise good judgment at all times.
Instructors must be certified to Motorsport Safety Foundation Level II.

Driver requirements — FIRST TIME DRIVERS must

Attend first timer driver meeting (online)
Arrive Friday, November 20, 2026 by 1 PM to pick up your registration
Participate in the first time driver classes and car control exercises on Friday
Attend each classroom session
- There is dedicated learning specifically for first time drivers
Attend the numerous track sessions with your assigned instructor

Vehicle requirements — YOUR CAR must

Undergo and pass a safety inspection within the four weeks prior to arriving at the event.
Have matching occupant safety systems — the seat belts, air bags, seats, etc. must be the same type for both driver and passenger. If the car is equipped with harnesses, it is strongly recommended that all occupants' helmets be equipped with head and neck restraints.
Audi Club North America allows convertible cars with adequate rollover protection (for example, Audi A4, TT and R8 cabriolets) and certain models of small performance SUV/CUV (for example, Q3, Q5, and SQ5). Equivalent models from other manufacturers are also allowed. The broomstick rule applies, and the OEM Mazda Miata rollbar does not qualify.
Competition tires (whether DOT R-compound or above) are not permitted for SUV/CUV or Beginning and Novice group drivers. They are discouraged for Intermediate group drivers.
Remove all loose equipment. Onboard cameras must be securely mounted — handheld cameras or cell phones are not allowed. Exterior suction-cup-mounted cameras must have two forms of attachment, typically a leash to a hard point on the car.

Questions about your particular car? Email CDI@audiclubsocal.org.

Why Audi Club?

While there are other opportunities to learn and practice high performance driving, Audi Club Southern California events are focused on the educational and social aspects of driving to a greater extent than those other groups.

The Audi Club of North America (ACNA) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit educational organization providing its members with driver safety training and education about the brand. Audi automobile ownership is not a requirement of ACNA membership.

Questions?

Questions about your car? Contact the chief driving instructor at cdi@audiclubsocal.org
Questions about registration? Contact the registrar at registration@audiclubsocal.org
Questions about the event? Contact the event organizer at eventmaster@audiclubsocal.org

We look forward to seeing you at the track. We are going to have a great time!

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