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2026 Cadillac V-Club HPDE at Circuit of the Americas

  • 05/31/2026
  • 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Austin, TX

Registration

  • RSVP to confirm your commitment to register and submit payment via the HOD website per the instructions provided to you in your RSVP confirmation email. Any guests/pit crew members must be RSVP registered separately as a spectator under YOUR email address with their name. Limit 1 guest/pit crew member per driver. You and your guest will receive a complimentary dinner on Saturday evening.
  • As a sponsor or VIP participant at this event, no registration or payment is required. A registration code is required to RSVP. Any guests/pit crew members must be RSVP register separately as a spectator under your email address with their name.
  • Attending as an employee of Cadillac Hqs, Sewell Cadillac, Official event photographer or other V-Club staff member. You will be provided an RSVP registration code.
  • As a spectator, you will not be allowed to drive on the track or participate in any classroom sessions. This RSVP is for a member of a V-Club who does not plan to register as a driver but would like to attend as a spectator. If you are spectating only and you also would like to attend the dinner reception on Saturday evening, you must pay a $30 per person guest fee at the time you RSVP register. Your guest "count" must include you and your guests so if you are bringing 1 guest, then your guest count for dinner is "2". If you and your guest are NOT attending the dinner reception, your guest count should be zero.

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Sunday, May 31, 2026
REGISTRATION OPENS SOON!

The Holy Grail of Tracks. United States Best F1 Track, 3.4 miles of F1 history, with 20 turns, off & on camber, long straights. 133 feet of elevation change. F1 garages all to ourselves.

No speed limits, no pedestrians, no stoplights, but best of all – no tickets. The Cadillac V-Club in partnership with Hooked on Driving (HOD) will provide you with an experienced instructor to help guide you through the event, one on one, as you learn how to handle your car at the limit. You set your own goals and only go as fast as you feel comfortable going. Progress as far as you wish in your own car at your own pace, become a safer driver on the street, and have a blast along the way!

High Performance Driver Education (HPDE) refers to a track day held on a dedicated road racing track designed to teach drivers proper high speed driving in a controlled environment.  This will be your final opportunity to drive on this world class Formula One racetrack.  Circuit of The Americas (COTA) is transitioning to a private membership model, making 2026 the final year for public track day rentals. Starting in 2027, the track will become "THE CIRCUIT," an exclusive,, members-only club with restricted access.

The cost to participate will be determined by the HOD run group you select. 

  • Do NOT try to get up at 4:00 am and make a long drive to the track. Go the night before and stay nearby so you can arrive fresh. This will be a long and exhilarating day… we don’t want you napping after lunch!!
  • Wear sunscreen and bring apparel for any changes in conditions.
  • Be early to the meetings. Get to know the drivers next to you in the paddock.
  • Experienced drivers will be super helpful to you – but only listen to our Driving Coaches for your introduction on track technique. Feel free to ask about other cars, or if you find one like yours, ask about what they’ve done to it for the track.
  • Be at all your group meetings and listen!

  • It is not mandatory that you drive your Cadillac V-Series vehicle on the track in order to participate. If you own a purpose-built track car or a Corvette, Camaro or some other "track ready" vehicle, you are welcome to register and drive that vehicle as a member of the Cadillac V-Club.

    SPECIAL MEMBERS ONLY PRICING (subsidized by the V-Club)

    RUN GROUPS 

    CLICK HERE to view run group skills levels

    A Novice (with 1:1 instructor):  Non V-Club $1,049 - V-Club Member Cost $749

     A Novice (with 1 Instructor per 3 drivers):  Non V-Club $949- V-Club Member Cost $649 

    B Intermediate (Solo):  Non V-Club $949 - V-Club $649

    C Advanced (Solo):  Non V-Club $949 - V-Club $649

    Garage Rental (4-6 cars max): $900 Note: you may partner with a friend and split the cost of a garage rental. When you RSVP, indicate if you would like to share the cost of a garage (highly recommended).

    NOTE: An annual Hooked On Driving (HOD) $49 membership is mandatory to attend any HOD event.  Each driver is required to pay this HOD membership fee.

    In order to participate, you are required to RSVP and pay in advance of the event via the Hooked on Driving website with the V-Club discount code you will be provided via email.  Your entry is not guaranteed until your payment is received by HOD.  A wait list will open for RSVP registration when the event is sold out by "run group".

    Be sure to read the Hooked on Driving cancellation/refund policy.  No exceptions to this policy.

    Access to load-in to the property to drop your trailers and vehicles will be available starting at 6:00pm on Saturday May 30.

    The digital signaling system will be used in addition to physical corner workers to help communicate with drivers on track.

    89, 93 and 101 Octane Unleaded fuel is available at fuel station with use of credit card.

    Basic requirements include:

    1. You must be a licensed driver
    2. Drive a vehicle that will pass a track inspection
    3. SA2015 or SA2020 helmets are required for the event. 2015 Helmets will be permitted for this event. Motorcycle or M helmets are not allowed.
    4. Helmets and HANS devices are available for rent in a variety of sizes at the event.
    5. Car numbers are mandatory at all tracks. They must be on both sides of the car, at least 6" high, and easily visible to the corner workers. HOD numbers are available for purchase with on-line registration or at the track.

    Click Here to review the HOD policy on:

    • Cancelations
    • Track Damage
    • Convertibles
    • High Center of Gravity vehicles
    • Passengers
    • Minors
    • Head and Neck Restraints
    • LeMans and Champ Cars
    • Alcohol

    Click Here  for a brief description of the HOD run groups.

    VENUE
    Circuit of the Americas (COTA)
    201 Circuit of the Americas Blvd
    Austin, TX

    Website: www.circuitoftheamericas.com

    HOSPITALITY

    Sewell Cadillac and the Cadillac V-Club will provide bottled water & snacks throughout the day at no cost to drivers who registered and paid. Lunch tickets are available to purchase when you register and submit payment to HOD and you can purchase additional meal tickets for spectators and pit crew members.

    Saturday evening there will be a reception & dinner at 7:30PM.  Location to be announced via email to all attendees who have RSVP registered to confirm their commitment to attend this event. There is a $30 fee per person for spectators and their guests payable in advance at RSVP registration.

    You will receive notification from HOD regarding the time when gates will open on Sunday for access to the pit area.  HOD will also provide a schedule for the entire day, i.e. driver check-in, driver's meeting, lunch time and times for each run group.      If you RSVP registered, check your email inbox for the latest information and updates.  All drivers and spectators will be provided a digital "photo id" in advance which must be displayed at the CoTA gate per the instructions provided to you via email.