My name is James Collett, owner of Por4mance Motors and Detail Garage. I work with and at the same location as Autometrics Motorsports. I am thrilled to announce the Apex Drive Club on behalf of Apex Graphics, and Por4mance Motors and Detail Garage. We are excited to introduce our new initiative, the Apex Driver's Club. If you think you would be a perfect addition to our exclusive community of automotive enthusiasts, please reach out to us.
The Driver's Club is designed to provide a unique and immersive experience for passionate individuals who share a deep love for high-performance vehicles, motorsports, the art of automotive detailing, and giving back to our community. As a valued member, you will have access to a range of benefits and privileges tailored to enhance your automotive lifestyle.
Our club will concentrate on both High Performance Driver's Educational (optional), and social events/charity events (giving back). A limited number of members will train and prepare for actual HPDE track events at the end of the year or the beginning of next year, and every member will be able to participate in any/all social events.
Possible Club Events: Members will drive events but the owners will plan and propose them
IMSA Racing – viewing party (24 Hours of LeMans)
Top Gear-a-thon – Join us to watch Jeremy, Richard, and James and their car reviews
Driver's education classes – optional (not mandatory)
Sim Racers (coming soon) along with competitive events
Monthly exclusive events
Beverages and entertainment
Charity events and Drives (such as, Down Syndrome and Autism Awareness, Track Heroes – high-speed mental health for veterans with PTSD, and the Marine Corps Toys for Tots). We work with reputable non-profit organizations only.
Charity events will focus on:
Down Syndrome
Autism
PTSD for Veterans and 1st Responders
Marine Corps Toys for Tots Drive
Golfing tournament fundraisers
Shooting/Marksmanship – Range Days (professional marksmanship instruction available by Retired Special Agent James Collett, who has over 30 years as a certified firearms instructor)
Poker party – Texas Hold em
Tech Talk – Certified technicians discuss and explain how to DIY different projects (the club members will vote on the available topics).
Member-only forum only to discuss anything and everything – most importantly network internally.
Dinner cruises and driving events (I.E. meet at our shop, and drive to a destination restaurant for dinner and cocktails – spouse-friendly events).
Wine and Cigar night – wine tasting and cigar night
One to two weekends per year - Mountain cruise (tail of the dragon) or a visit to another drive club.
Pit stop – lounge area (TV, chairs and Sim Racing area)
The Apex Driver's Club is designed to provide a unique and immersive experience for automotive enthusiasts, the driver's portion of the club will focus on individuals with limited to no track experience (or experienced individuals who want to hone their skills). The club aims to guide members through a year-long journey, culminating in a track-day experience at the Roebling Road Raceway (RRR) Track. This club is focused on those individuals who want to drive on the track but are hesitant for whatever reason(s) – danger, fear of unknown, no clue how to get started, etc. Or for those experienced drivers who want to sharpen their skills and hang out with like-minded car enthusiasts one day a month.
By joining the Driver's Club, you'll become part of a small community that shares your passion and offers a platform to engage with like-minded individuals. Whether you're into the thrill of racing or appreciate the art of car design, or for the social events, our club has something special for everyone. The Club will meet once a month (meetings are not mandatory) and one guest is invited to attend each event. You will also have access to our services and expertise.
For those not interested in the track experience, there will be plenty of social activities in addition to the membership perks. We are reaching out to a select group of individuals, and we believe your enthusiasm for automotive excellence aligns perfectly with the ethos of our club. If this piques your interest, we would love to hear your thoughts and discuss how you can become a founding member of our Driver's Club.
The first meeting will be on June 15, which will be a 24 Hours of Lemans viewing party. Starting at 0930 and watching the first 8-hours of the race (maybe more if there is interest). Drive your car in our garage and sit and watch the race with other automotive enthusiasts. Drinks, snacks, and other condiments will be provided.
In addition, we are focused on acquiring multiple sim racers. Club members will have access to them during normal business hours
Club Packages:
GT Club ($100.00/month):
Access to all club events
Special events
Future access to sim racers
10% discount on all services offered by Apex and Por4mance
GTD Club ($350.00/month):
All benefits of the GT Club
One full auto detail per month ($250.00 value)
15% discount on all services offered by Apex and Por4mance
GTD Pro Club ($750.00/month):
VIP level access
Two full auto details per month or one SUV (this feature alone is valued at over $500.00).
Car storage for one vehicle ($399.99 value)
Access to all GT Club privileges
25% discount on all services offered by Apex and Por4mance (including wraps, PPF, paint correction, and ceramic coating)
As a plankholder member, you can get a special offer and receive the last two months free if you buy a year membership now. Pay for 10 months and receive a 12-month package. You must be a member for at least three months before the discounts and membership perks begin to take effect. You can cancel your membership at any time (without the fear of being harassed or talked into another package).
Feel free to reach out to me directly at por4mance@gmail.com or (843) 408-9906 to discuss any questions you may have or to express your interest in joining the club. We look forward to welcoming you into our exclusive community of automotive enthusiasts.
Our proposed schedule of events for the remainder of 2024 looks like this:
Driver’s Club schedule of Events:
For each event, members are invited to bring 1 guest – GTD Pro members are allowed 2 guests. Each event there will be snacks, and beverages provided.
May 4: Grand opening/Launch Party (11:00 to 1:30)
Raffle and prizes will be given away
June 15: 24 Hours of Leman’s viewing party
0930 – arrive
1000-1600 – Watch the first 6-X hours of the 24 Hours of Lemans. The party will continue as long as their in interest.
July 20: First Driver’s Education course:
1700-1800: Introduction to beginners’ track day and prep (not mandatory). This course will be instructed by a certified professional driving instructor.
1800-2000: Dinner cruise from Apex Drive Club to a beachfront restaurant (you can bring a guest as well – spouse, significant other, friend, etc.)
Aug 24: Poker Party and 2nd Driver's Education course
Texas Hold’em or dealer’s choice (depending on the number of members that want to participate).
1700-1800: D.E. Course (Vehicle Dynamics I)
1800-1830: Rules and explanations for Texas Hold'em
1830-TBD: Texas Hold’em or Dealer’s choice
Aug 31: Clemson v UGA football watch party (optional - depending on Club interest)
Sept. 21 Range day at Twin Ponds Rifle Range or another Range
Learn how to shoot or enhance your skills with a certified professional instructor (Retired Special Agent, James Collett will be the lead instructor). We will begin in the classroom with practice ammo and conduct upload/unload drills and immediate action drills. The following weapons will be available for the range day: several pistols, M4, and a Sub Machine Gun (SMG), and a sniper rifle (.308) will be available. Remember, members can bring one guest to any/all events. If you ever wanted to teach your spouse or significant other how to shoot, this will be the perfect learning environment. James will teach the course as if the students have never touched a weapon before (basics), and provide more advanced lessons for the more experienced shooters. Members are allowed to bring their firearms (as long as it is a functional weapon).
0900-1000: Classroom instruction (safety brief), unloading/loading procedures, basic marksmanship, and immediate action drills
1000-1100 Drive to Twin Ponds or a local range
1100-1130: Range setup
1130-1330: Range time
1330-1400: Brass call and clean up
1400-TBD: Optional lunch at a local venue
Oct. 12 Driver's Education Course III, Petit LeMans viewing party and Sim Racing competition (beat the Pro driver). Cory Friedman will set a lap-time on the sim using a Porsche 911 GT3 R at Road Atlanta. Club members will try and beat his time on the sim, using the same car configuration on the same track. Each winner will receive a prize (prizes are to be determined). The sim competition is not mandatory
Nov. 9 Driver's Education course IV, Top Gear-a-thon and Sim Racing competition. Club members will compete in a Sim Racing competition, while Jeremy, Richard, and James entertain the rest of us through a few of our favorite episodes. For the college football fans, the popular games will air on the other TV. In addition, we will host our next cars & coffee club event/fundraiser for Veterans awareness. All proceeds will benefit Track Heroes.
Dec. 7 Annual Club Christmas party - Club members and family are invited to attend our annual Christmas party.
| Dec. TBD the Marine Corps Toys for Tots drive
Jan - First Track Day event (date and time TBD). This will be driven by the club members and available track space at RRR.
Feb - After action review of the track day - lessons learned, and what members want from track days moving forward; and Tech Talk. We will hire a mechanic from Autometrics to discuss whatever topic the members want to focus on (DIY brakes, oil changes, upgrades, etc.). We can even have one of the member's cars as the guinea pig for the tutorial.
Best regards,
James & Matt (co-founders)
“Chase the Thrill, Capture the Shine, Enjoy the Drive.”