About this event
The 2nd Annual Driving School Bluegrass Bimmers at National Corvette Museum Motorsport Park
May 15-17, 2015
The Bluegrass Bimmers Chapter of the BMW CCA would like you to join us for our 2nd annual Driving School event at the brand new National Corvette Museum Motorsport Park (NCM). We will be driving the "Grand Full Course" 23 turn, 3.2 mile configuration. Students undergo a mixture of classroom and behind-the-wheel education under the supervision of trained instructors. The course of study includes vehicle dynamics, vehicle limits and limitations, driving line and track safety. Cars must undergo technical and safety inspections prior to coming to the event. Helmets are required (Snell 2005 or newer); a limited number of loaner helmets are available.
The cost for this event is $495 for both Saturday and Sunday. An early bird discount is available for registrations through March 1st for the reduced price of $475. Single day registration will be available for $250 each day. No Novices will be allowed on Sunday. If you are wondering which group you would run in for the single day please contact Bill Wade. Spaces are limited!
NEW!! We are offering an 'A-Solo" run group. These selected advanced students will have the option of not having an Instructor in the car or attend any classroom. To qualify, the Chapter's Chief Instructor and Driving Events Committee will review the students driving resume as noted on MotorsportReg. (Completeness of past driving history listed on your MSR account is essential). The review of the student's past High Performance Driving Schools events featuring in-car instruction will be considered. Review of the history over the last three-years and the numbers of days in "A" group, and how many of those signed off is significant. The Chapter has full discretion on acceptance of the candidate's credentials.
A Track Orientation Day is scheduled for Friday, May 15th. It is available for all instructors and qualified students, by invitation, for an additional cost of $175 for students. Students interested in being considered for attending should check the appropriate box on the application form. We will contact you after evaluating your previous experience to inform you if you have been accepted. Completeness of past driving history listed on your MSR account is essential. The Chapter has full discretion on acceptance of the candidate's credentials.
Due to the cost of the rental of this facility we will have to charge instructors. The Instructors fee for the Friday Track Orientation Day and the driving sessions on Saturday and Sunday is $250. If the Instructor does not come on Friday the cost is $75. NEW ! - Instructors wanting to have only one student can pay $375 for the 3 days of the weekend or $200 for Saturday & Sunday. If you have not instructed with us before you will not be able to sign up as an Instructor. Please contact Chief Instructor Bill Wade (bill.wade@gmail.com) w/ your driving/instructing resume for evaluation.
Please be aware: all Instructor, "A- Solo" and "A" run group sessions will be run under the "open passing" passing anywhere on the track, with the 'point by' rules of course.
This Driving Event is a non-timed, non-competitive school and it is not a race or practice for a race. You need to read and understand the coverage and exclusions of your specific auto insurance policy and be prepared to assume the risk of participating in this school.
The organizing chapter carries additional liability insurance for this event, but that insurance does not cover any damages that may happen to your car or the facility. That is your responsibility.
School Location: The track is located in Bowling Green KY, directly off I-65 at exit 28. Check out their website at www.motorsportspark.org.
The Host Hotel will be at the Hampton Inn Bowling Green, located at 233 Three Springs Road, Bowling Green, KY 42104 Phone: (270) 842-4100
This is a preferred hotel for the track and they negotiated a reduced rate of $109 (down from $149.00) with all local taxes it will come to $123.63 a night.
We currently have the whole hotel blocked for our use.
We also have rooms reserved at the Holiday Inn Express Bowling Green that is next door and share a parking lot.
165 Three Springs Rd, Bowling Green, KY 42104 Phone: (270) 843-3200
This is also a preferred hotel for the track and they negotiated a reduced rate with all local taxes will come to $95.27 a night.
Event requirements
Please read these rules carefully before registering.
• APPLICATIONS MUST BE MADE ON -LINE AT WWW.MOTORSPORTREG.COM
• USE A SEPARATE APPLICATION FOR EACH DRIVER.
• OPENINGS WILL BE FILLED BASED IN ORDER OF RECEIPT.
• CANCELLATIONS RECEIVED PRIOR TO MAY 1, 2015 WILL BE ALLOWED AND REFUNDED. CANCELLATIONS RECEIVED AFTER THAT WILL BE REFUNDED ONLY IF YOUR SPACE CAN BE FILLED WITH ANOTHER STUDENT. ALL CANCELLATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO A $50 ADMINISTRATIVE FEE. (Note: On the days of the driving school, students whose cars do not pass the track-side inspection will not be allowed on the track and no refunds will be made.)
• RENTAL CARS, CONVERTIBLES, T-TOPS, AND OPEN-WHEEL CARS WILL NOT BE ALLOWED. ALL CARS MUST HAVE SEATS FOR BOTH DRIVER AND PASSENGER. ALL CARS MUST PASS A PRESCHOOL TECH INSPECTION. TECH FORMS WILL BE POST ON THE CHAPTERS WEBSITE ON MARCH 15TH. TECH FORMS FROM RECENT BMW CCA SCHOOLS ARE ALLOWED AS LONG AS NO MORE THAN 4 WEEKS HAVE PASSED. CARS WITH HARNESS BELTS MUST HAVE EQUAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMS FOR DRIVER AND PASSENGER. ALL STUDENT CARS MUST BE MUFFLED. NO COLOR TREADED TIRES ARE ALLOWED.
• SNELL 2005 (SA OR M) OR NEWER HELMETS REQUIRED .
• ALL PARTICIPANTS, GUESTS, FAMILY MEMBERS, STAFF AND SPECTATORS WILL BE REQUIRED TO SIGN A LIABILITY WAIVER BEFORE BEING ALLOWED INTO THE TRACK PROPERTY.
• THE BLUEGRASS BIMMERS CHAPTER RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REJECT ANY APPLICATION.
• ALL STUDENTS MUST BE AT LEAST 18 YEARS OF AGE AND HAVE A CURRENT DRIVER'S LICENSE.
• PLEASE NOTE: YOU WILL BE SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY PROPERTY DAMAGE TO THE FACILITY CAUSED BY YOU WHILE ATTENDING THE DRIVER SCHOOL, INCLUDING WHILE IN YOUR OWN VEHICLE OR ANY OTHER VEHICLE BEING OPERATED BY YOU. ATTENTION WILL BE PAID TO THE PADDOCK SURFACE. JACKS AND JACK STANDS MUST HAVE PLYWOOD UNDER THEM TO PROTECT THE NEW ASPHALT SURFACE. ANY FUELING SHOULD HAVE A CATCH PAN BELOW THE CAR.
• QUESTIONS? PLEASE CONTACT BILL WADE AT (502) 649-4871 BEFORE 8 PM EST OR AT bill.wade@gmail.com
