About this event
The Rocky Mountain Chapter BMW CCA is pleased to present our Spring Performance Driving School. This school provides a unique opportunity for you to drive your car at speed and to experience the thrill of becoming one with your car. The school is open to all BMW CCA members 18 and over with a valid driver’s license. Students will alternate between classroom sessions and time on the track with an instructor. The individualized instruction is a key to this program that has been developed over decades, and compares very favorably with commercial schools costing many times more.
We will be running Time Trials (TT) concurrently with the school. If you are interested in TT, please go to the TT page to sign up.
Drivers: You may register for either Driving School or Time Trials, not both.
Instructors: If you are instructing at the school and want to drive TT as well, please register for Driving School on this page, then register separately for TT.
Volunteers (non-instructors): We are looking for people to help out with grid, check-in, and other duties. If you're interested, you can sign up right here.
Volunteer Incentive (new for 2019!)
Volunteers (non-instructors) will receive a free lunch, t-shirt, and 50 Bimmerbucks for each day of service. Volunteers will also receive a free dinner at the track on Saturday.
Bimmerbucks can be redeemed toward entry fees for club driving events:
200 Bucks - Free entry into one day of RMC BMW CCA Driving School or Time Trials
100 Bucks - 50% off one-day entry fee for Driving School or Time Trials
50 Bucks - 25% off one-day entry fee for Driving School or Time Trials
30 Bucks - Free entry to an autocross event
Bimmerbucks are valid for 5 years from the year of issue, and are transferrable. If you've been trying to convince a friend, family member, significant other, or coworker that is thinking of trying out one of our events, applying a few Bimmerbucks might swing their decision!
We are in the process of expanding the Bimmerbuck program to offer more value to our hard-working volunteers. Stay tuned!
Pricing
This is a 2-day school. You may sign up for Saturday, Sunday, or both days.
Early Bird Discount: Sign up before April 7 to receive $25 off the prices below.
| Event | One Day | Both Days |
| Driving School - Per Driver | $220 | $375 |
| Saturday Night Dinner | $20 | |
| Helmet Rental | $10 | $20 |
Schedule
The Spring schedule is posted. Click here...
Student Run Groups
Students are assigned to one of four Run Groups (A, B, C or D) commensurate with their experience. D is for beginners, and A is the most advanced run group. The groupings are based on relative pace and are intended to minimize the speed disparity within each group. Therefore, a student may be assigned to one group higher or lower than they were at a previous school. Look for your run group when you get your schedule to see when and where you need to be during the day.
A-Solo Run Group (New for 2019!)
Experienced A-group drivers have the option to drive in A-Solo Run Group with the approval of the Chief Instructor. Please contact the Chief Instructor at chief.instructor@rmcbmwcca.org for approval before registering.
Open Lapping Friday
High Plains Raceway will be holding an open lapping day the Friday before the school. We encourage experienced drivers to come out and have fun with us. You can register through HPR's event on MotorsportReg.com.
Accommodations Near The Track
There are two hotels in Byers, approximately 20 minutes to High Plains Raceway (FYI: the speed limit between Byers and HPS is 65 mph and is strictly enforced).
Budget Host Longhorn Motel. Price for BMW Driving School attendees is $72.50 per night. Call 303-822-5205 and make sure you mention that you are with The BMW Club.
The Inn at the Feed Store. This is actually the old Byers America feed store in downtown Byers which has been converted to an inn. They have a few rooms available, ranging from $129 for a private room with breakfast included to $39 for a bunk in a shared room. Call Danelle at 720-425-3346.
You can also camp at the track on Friday and Saturday night free of charge. HPR has showers and flush toilets.
If you want more upscale accommodations, finding a hotel near DIA is your best bet. It is a 45-minute drive from HPR to DIA.
Event requirements
Important Information
Volunteers (non-instructors):
You do not need to be a BMW CCA member to volunteer.
Students:
You must be a BMW CCA member to register. To join, go to www.bmwcca.org or call 800-878-9292.
Before you register, please read the Driving School Guide. You are responsible for understanding and complying with the information in this guide.
Car Number Guidelines (New for 2019!)
Starting this year, we are instituting car number guidelines that are consistent with those of other clubs in our region.
- All drivers are responsible for providing and placing their assigned number and Run Group (A, B, C, or D) on their cars.
- Numbers must be at least 8" tall, with a 1" stroke.
- Run group letter must be at least 4" tall.
- Numbers and class letters must have sufficient contrast to be easily legible from 50 feet when the car is at speed.
- Numbers and class letters must be placed on both sides of the car.
- A-Solo drivers must use "AS" for their run group letters.
- Instructors must use "i" for their run group letter.
You will be prompted to enter your car number when you register. This number will be assigned to you for this school. Numbers are assigned first-come, first served. In the event of a conflict, the second driver will be asked to modify their number to something unique in their run group.
You may choose to purchase magnetic or vinyl numbers, or you can make your own with masking tape or printed on paper. As long as the numbers and class letters meet the guidelines above, you're good to go.
Wait-list
If you are wait-listed, please continue your preparations (for example, tech inspection) as if you were registered for the school. We often have last-minute student cancellations and instructor signups, so there is a very good chance that you will get in.
Cancellation Policy
- Cancellations must be done by emailing the Driving School Registrar (dsinfo@rmcbmwcca.org)
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Cutoff Date: May 10th (two weeks prior to Driving School date)
- No fee for cancellations received before May 10th
- Cancellations received on or after May 10th will be charged $25 if we cannot fill your spot with someone from the Waitlist
Questions?
Please contact Leslie Jenkins at dsinfo@rmcbmwcca.org with any registration questions.
Please contact Andrew Colfelt at chief.instructor@rmcbmwcca.org with questions about run group assignments, instructor requests, and other student-related questions.
For all other questions, please contact Eugene Yen at dec@rmcbmwcca.org.
