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PSM Policy Advancement Criteria




Run Group Advancement Criteria:

Promotion from Green to Blue - Required Skills

Drives the line reasonably accurately and consistently
Inputs increasingly smooth
Makes few mistakes and self corrects
Calm and patient in traffic
Fully aware of corner stations
Anticipates slower cars in front
Does not give or accept late passing signals
Passes with good safety margins
Exhibits good manners and consideration
Displays full knowledge of procedures, flags, terminology
Is safe to drive alone
Drives at an appropriate pace for the Blue group
Promotion from Green to Blue - other criteria
Student must exhibit above skills at the beginning of the event
Student must have a minimum of 6 days at 3 different tracks within a year
Ideally a student will have experienced every track we run
Promotion from Blue to White - required skills
Demonstrates patience in potentially frustrating situations
Uses the full track consistently
Very smooth inputs, especially braking
Vision at least 3 seconds out
Carries reasonable momentum into corners
Practices smooth downshifting technique (e.g. heel & toe)
Demonstrates competent car control and recovery skills
Prompt and courteous passing signals
Good driving record for two events minimum
Calmly deals with fast traffic and close passing
Completely safe without an instructor
Demonstrates full compliance with Region DE philosophy
Promotion from Blue to White - other criteria
Typically a season's worth (16 - 20 days) of experience in Blue
Must demonstrate White ability at more than one track
Must successfully complete a "test drive" in White
    Assigned instructor takes student out in White to observe behavior
Must get 2nd opinion from another RTR instructor
    Assigned Instructor asks another RTR instructor to take student out for an
        observation session in White
    Student promoted to White if both instructors agree
Promotion from White to Black - required skills
Exceptional track awareness
Exceptionally smooth inputs
Demonstrates patience, can control ego
Anticipates vs. reacts
Calmly deals with wide variety closing speeds
Readily adapts to new & changing conditions
Drives at appropriate pace for Black group
Comfortable in close to race conditions
Promotion from White to Black - other criteria
Typically a minimum of a season's worth (16 - 20 days) of experience in White
Believe student has capability to be an instructor
Must complete check out ride in Black with designated check out instructor
PCA PSM policy

The PCA position is that if a car is equipped with Porsche Stability Management, or equivalent equipment, it is to be left on. 
If an individual elects to turn it off, they do so based strictly on their own decision.

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