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HPDE instructor riding right seat at VIR

September 4–6, 2026 · Virginia International Raceway

HPDE Instructors

Instruct at 944Fest

The Easiest Right Seat
You'll Work All Year

Most of the students here have never turned a lap. They're not chasing apexes or shaving tenths. They came to finally do the track thing, in a car they love, and they need somebody calm in the right seat to show them the basics.

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How it works

One student a day

944Fest runs one Novice group, so you only have one dedicated student per day. Could be a different driver Saturday than Friday, but never more than one at a time.

Your own run group

Instructors get their own run group every day. Bring your student along for a ride and some extra coaching, or just drive. You're welcome in any other run group too.

What we ask

One conversation
before the weekend

We ask one thing of every 944Fest instructor. It's simple, but it's important. We pair you with your student early so the two of you can talk before the weekend.

A phone call does most of the work, maybe a few texts, then one more call right before the event. Your student gets someone to ask the nervous questions, and you confirm their car and their head are ready before they load the trailer. That's what makes a smooth weekend for everybody.

Who can instruct

New to us

Experienced instructor with credentials and history from an established club: PCA, NASA, SCCA, or BMW Club. Or MSF Level 2 certified.

Instructed with us before

Skip the above. Just note it on the form, along with the year.

We reach out to every instructor individually before confirming your spot. This takes a little extra time, but it makes sure you're a good fit for us and we're a good fit for you. It also gives you a direct line for any question you or your student runs into.

What's included

What's included

  • Two shirts: instructor and event
  • Sponsor goodie bag and door prize tickets
  • Camping included, no gate fee
  • Saturday dinner and all weekend food
  • Your own instructor run group, all three days on track

$65 for the weekend. The instructor fee helps cover a lot of the extras above.

Get started

Instructor seats fill fast

If this sounds like your weekend, get in early. We'd love to welcome you to the 944Fest family, or welcome you back.

Instructor Sign-Up

Put your name in.

Fill this out and a real person gets back to you. We reach out to every instructor individually before we confirm your spot, so this is just the first hello.

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