There might be a little confusion about permit requirements. Here's a cut-and-paste fromt he Competition Rules page:
ENTRANT PERMIT PROCEDURES (Time Trials Only)
There will be three basic groups of drivers - Novice, Experienced and Instructors.
A.
To be considered "Experienced" and allowed to compete without an instructor, an entrant must have a current PCA Zone 8 COMPETITION PERMIT. Other driving credentials will be recognized as qualifying a driver to obtain a current PCA Zone 8 COMPETITION PERMIT (fee $10.00). These include a current PCA Zone 7 COMPETITION PERMIT, a current Porsche Owners Club competition permit, or current license from recognized racing organization (PCA Club Racing, POC Cup Racing SCCA, FIA, etc. -- subject to the Zone 8 Competition committee approval). Competition Permit renewal requires the applicant to have held a permit in the prior 24 months AND present evidence that he/she has participated in at least one Time Trial/Drivers Ed or faster event in the last 24 months. The applicant’s statement of event participation will suffice. Equivalent non-PCA events may qualify. If the renewal candidate does not meet these requirements, he/she will need to have approval on a checkout ride by a Time Trial and/or Driver Education Instructor.
B. Drivers will remain in the Novice category until they have had:
1. At least four (4) days of Zone 8 Time Trial and/or Driver Education experience or an equivalent.
2. Been signed off by a Time Trial and/or Driver Education Instructor as having successfully completed each day.
3. Recommended by a Time Trial and/or Driver Education Instructor as qualified to move to the Experienced category.
C. To participate as a Novice in a Time Trial, the driver shall demonstrate that he/she has competed in at least six (6) days of PCA Autocross type events within the past two years. This experience shall be accumulated over a period of at least 12 months, but not more than 30 months. Non-PCA events may be acceptable. Participation in a recognized driving school is encouraged. The driver shall satisfy the Event Chair (or designee) of his/her qualifications prior to participating.
D. Novice Procedures
1. Safety and learning are highly emphasized, not competition.
2. Separate practice sessions will be provided for "Novice" drivers.
3. Instructors will accompany "Novice" drivers for at least the first three practice sessions.
4. All "Novice" cars will have an "X” placed across their rear window or in plain view on the rear of the car.
5. At the completion of the "Novice training,” (4 DE/TT events under Instructor supervision)* each driver's card will be signed-off by the Chief Driving Instructor or her/his designee, and a Zone 8 Competition Permit will be issued. (Fee: $10.00)
E. Instructor/Novice Procedures
1. Whenever possible instructors will be assigned to novice drivers before the event. It would be best if these assignments were made prior to pre-tech so the instructors can help/advise the Novice driver throughout the entire learning process.
2. Instructors/Novices should be from the same region so that a sponsorship type relationship can be developed to encourage the Novice.
* My addition for clarification
So, if you are a Student, or you're driving your first DE, you'll be a
Novice and be accompanied by and Instructor for the day. (Note: Be sure to have a 5-point harness system in the passenger seat for the Instructor, too! No 5-point, no Instructor. No Instructor, no participation for Students/Novices).
Be sure you have good to great brake pad thickness, fresh brake fluid, and fairly fresh to really fresh motor oil and tires. Continuous laps are a bit more demanding on these vehicle elements, especially at the Q with rough asphalt.
Looking forward to seeing you there.
Dan Chambers"It's
just a "well prepared" street car ... or a very, very well-mannered track car."
1983 SC #91 3.6L, "Black Pearl" Livery
1987 944 (gone but not forgotten)