About this event
Welcome to the
MotorCity Chapter BMW CCA & Michiana Chapter BMW CCA
Join us for our 3rd annual one-day Car Control Clinic &
Intro to Autocross event at Tire Rack Facility.
A moderate 3-hour drive from metro Detroit, Tire Rack offers
a challenging driving experience for novice and expert alike.
This year, the event will be held on Sunday, May 3rd, 2015.
What better way to spend a free Spring Sunday?
Click "Continue" below to start your registration now!
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Fast Facts
- Location:Tire Rack Facility in South Bend,IN
Situated at 7101 Vorden Parkway, conveniently located
near Indiana Toll Road (I-80/90) and US-31.
- Event Type: This event is for new drivers, seasoned drivers as well as
those who want to improve their driving skills. The one day event
is spent learning, practicing and experiencing car dynamics through
a series of 3 key skills:
1) Smooth Steering on a Slalom Course - Understand how to navigate
your car smoothly through a set of cones. Recognize where you want your
car to go. You will learn how to drive where the cones aren't.
2) Threshold Braking - Learn how to control your car in an emergency
situation. You will understand more about your car's capabilities and
how to manage them. Learn how to successfully maneuver around obsticles
(just as if you have a deer in the headlights) while slowing your car.
3) Skid-Pad Activities - Drive on a skid-pad where you will have
the opportunity to experience your car breaking traction and then learn
how to regain traction in a safe environment. Feel the balance and learn
how to steer your car with the throttle.
The Tire Rack Facility is the perfect venue for young drivers,
seasoned drivers and drivers young at heart, to have the opportunity
to practice these maneuvers in a safe environment at the performance
limit of their car. It is a great first step or review for those who
want to autocross or drive on a race track. Even if you never participate
in one of these programs, many of the skills you learn will be useful
on public highways.
- Amenities: In the morning, donuts/bagels and coffee will be served.
We’ll take a break for a provided lunch mid-day. All through the day,
we’ll have bottled water to keep you hydrated!
- Drivers: Need to be 16 years or older and carry a valid drivers license.
You will also need a Snell SA or M-rated helmet (2005 or newer).
We have loaner helmets available for those w/o helmets.
- Vehicles: Our instructors will conduct a brief safety inspection the
morning of the event. Convertibles, targa or t-tops will be allowed.
- Price: Registration cost of $45 for current BMWCCA members and member
guest participants until April 19. $60 thereafter with registration closing on April 29, 2015 at 11:59pm.
- Additional Information: Available by sending an email to
social@motorcitybmwcca.org
- What’s Next: Click “Continue” to begin your registration!
Event requirements
Course Rules / Event requirements:
- All drivers must be 16 years or older and have a valid driver’s license.
- Minor's, 16 & 17 year old,
- All Vehicles used at the event must be a legally registered, licensed and insured to participate at the time of the event.
- The car must be in good mechanical condition and safe in the opinion of the instructor and there will be a brief safety inspection of the car before it is allowed to participate.
- No visible leaks of any kind.
- The tires must have visible tread and not worn to or beyond the wear bars.
- All four tires must have the recommended pressure as listed in the Owners manual for the car. Do NOT over inflate the tires past the recommended pressures. The pressures listed on the side wall of the tire is the MAXIMUM pressure, not the recommended pressure.
- Snell SA2005, M2005 or newer helmets are required for all participants for the Autocross portion of the event. If you do not have a valid helmet, we will provide you with a loaner helmet.
- SAVs, SUVs, vans, minivans, trucks, Jeep-type vehicles or other high-center-of-gravity vehicles are NOT permitted to participate.
- Your car must car have the same seats and functioning restraints for both the driver and passenger. No exceptions!
- Open-top cars, such as t-tops, targas and convertibleswill be allowed.
- The car, including the trunk, must be cleaned of all loose items before participating. Please remove these items before coming to the school. If loose items are in the vehicle the morning of the school they will be removed and set outside of the car until the end of the day.
- The battery and spare tire must be secure.
- Have plenty of gas in the car for the day's event.
- Shoes must be closed toe, no sandals. We recommend running or tennis shoes.
- Hat, sunglasses, bug spray, sunscreen, rain gear, jeans or shorts are acceptable
- Lunch will be provided for all students. Plenty of water will be available.
- Dress comfortably, plan on it being either hot or cold or wet and dress accordingly-check the local weather report the night before the event, this suggestion is for the student's comfort. The event goes on rain or shine.
- Bring an open mind, with an attitude and willingness to learn.
For questions or additional information regarding this event contact David Wong at 248-245-7621 or at social@motorcitybmwcca.org
Note that a separate application form must be submitted for each driver, even if you are sharing a car!
Please monitor the Motor City Chapter BMW CCA & Michiana Chapter BMW CCA websites for up-to-date information.