Plan to join us for the 2010 Grand Prix of Grattan!

September 25 - 26, 2010

Registration begins early summer.

The mission and purpose of this Driver's Education event is to provide a structured and controlled teaching and learning environment. The Driver's Education Program is designed so that participants can improve their driving abilities and acquire a better understanding of vehicle dynamics and driving safety.

Even if you are not driving at this exceptional event, it's a great chance to see Porsches driven as nature intended. Come see your friends, and join us for the trackside banquet on Saturday night.

One Giant Word of Caution:

This adventure can become very addictive. We will teach you to drive your Porsche the way Stuttgart - Zuffenhausen designed it to be driven.

The track - nearly two miles in length - provides a perfect opportunity to learn what you and your car can safely do!

If you are new to road courses, you will experience first hand how to manage your high performance automobile in a controlled, closed environment and you will acquire skills that will enhance safer vehicle operation in everyday driving situations. Each novice will be assigned to an instructor and will be a DRIVER’S SCHOOL PARTICIPANT.

Grattan is one of the finest road courses in America. It is located only 20 minutes northeast of Grand Rapids. The two-mile course is winding, hilly, and a complex assortment of almost every conceivable corner imaginable. The 10 turns include both uphill ascending and descending radius turns, a flat out dog leg off the 160 degree hair pin turn, a hidden apex, a Monza bowl, "S" turns, and even a downhill reverse camber turn. It has been said that if you can master Grattan, you can drive anywhere. It allows spectators great viewing with 90% of the race track visible from one place.

Based on requests from participants, we are making major format changes in 2010 to make this an exciting two-day event. The anticipated format is as follows:

Saturday & Sunday, September 25 & 26 will be Drivers Education with full instruction and professional corner worker support. Novices will begin the day on Saturday with DRIVER’S SCHOOL before starting the track activity with their assigned instructor.

On Saturday night, on behalf of the WESTERN MICHIGAN REGION, we invite you to join us for a Gourmet Trackside Banquet. The catering for this event is exceptional. Adult beverages are provided.

On Sunday, we will drive all day. Previously, we have had timed runs in the afternoon. In response to many requests for more track time, we eliminated the timed runs last year.

During lunch time on both days, we will have low speed touring around the track. Cost will be a $20 donation which will go 100% to our WMR charity, the ALS Association. Lunch will be available at the track on both days.

The WESTERN MICHIGAN REGION has been conducting driver education events for well over 30 years Our motto was, is, and will be to have fun, but SAFETY FIRST!!

Registration begins in early summer. See you in September at Grattan!