What is eDE?
PCA Sim Racing’s “e Driver Education” program (eDE) is modeled after the popular PCA HPDE program, where experienced instructors train drivers in classroom sessions and on real sports car tracks. Our eDE program functions the same way, only in the virtual world.
For drivers new to sim racing, and more experienced sim racers who want to join PCA Sim Racing, we have a complete program to get you started.
If you are not a member of PCA Sim Racing, click the following link to get started: Get Started in PCA Sim Racing.
eDE leaders can be reached on the PCA Sim Racing Discord server or the Contact Us form.
Following the commitment to drivers for more eDE training, the eDE team has developed an extended set of sessions specific to classes. For 2025, Series 13 and Series 14 drivers can attend sessions that are better focused on their classes.
Chris’ Classroom
Chris Paiz will continue his classroom sessions on the first Monday of an Event at 7 PM Eastern / 4 PM Pacific to introduce new tracks before series events. Thank you, Chris, for taking the time to produce these highly valuable track walks and sessions! Chris’ Classroom videos are all available here if you missed his live presentation of the track. You can join Chris in our dedicated Discord category or on his Twitch channel.
Entry Class eDE
Sessions start at 9 PM Eastern / 6 PM Pacific on Tuesday and Sunday evenings. Onboarding orientation and Entry Class will remain a nationally based function. Mike Patterson will lead the group in eDE. In addition, Entry Class drivers are welcome to join the Sport & Challenge sessions to get even more time on track. New in 2025 will be recorded video reviews of Entry races. These videos will be added to the PCA Sim Racing YouTube channel so drivers can refer back to them. Each incident in the races will be reviewed.
Sport, Challenge, Entry eDE
Sport & Challenge eDE sessions will be held on Monday before the Sport & Challenge Event races.
All I/Cs are welcome to attend. Sessions are 8:30-11:00 PM Eastern / 5:30-8:00 PM Pacific. After each working session, an official league Prelude will be run so drivers can test race before their official race later in the week.
Pro & Club eDE
The Pro & Club sessions will be held on Monday before the Pro & Club Event races.
All I/Cs are welcome and encouraged to attend. Sessions are 8:30-11:00 PM Eastern / 5:30-8:00 PM Pacific. After each working session, an official league Prelude will be run so drivers can test race before their official race later in the week.