About this event
Join the North Star Chapter BMW CCA the weekend of June 6th - 8th for the Summer Performance Driving School.
We will be using the short, competition course this Summer!
The Driving Events Committee recommends that everyone read the BIR Welcome Packet prior to the event for general event information. This is important to make sure you are ready for the event; for example, having an approved helmet. The Welcome Packet can be found here, along with other useful forms and documents:
www.northstarbmw.org
BIR Tech Inspection:
There will be a complimentary tech inspection on Thursday evening, May 8th 6:30 to 8:30pm for all registered participants at Orr Autosport. Remember, you must have your car inspected and the tech form completed by a reputable shop and all reported problems corrected before the event. Bring the completed tech form and proof of repairs with you to the registration at Brainerd. If you live out of town, or cannot make our tech inspection event, you may have your car teched at any reputable auto repair shop. We will also have track-side support at this event; Thanks to vendors!
Hotel Information:
We have booked a block of rooms at Comfort Inn & Suites - Rapid River Lodge for this event. This is also where Friday evening registration will take place.
Comfort Inn & Suites Rapid River Lodge
7376 Woida Road
Baxter, MN 56425
Phone: (218) 825-7234
When booking your room, please inform the hotel that you are a part of the "BMW Club". We have a negotiated room rate of $99 per night for single occupancy (add another $10 per night for the waterpark pass)
We also have a block of rooms at The Arrowwood Lodge at Brainerd Lakes. The negotiated room rate there is also $99 per night under the group name "BMW Club".
The Arrowwood Lodge at Brainerd Lakes
6967 Lake Forest Road
Baxter, MN 56425
Phone: (218) 822-5634
Saturday Night Dinner Information:
Our traditional Saturday night dinner will be held at "Prairie Bay Restaurant" in Baxter, MN. This group meal has become a BIR tradition, and will hit the spot after a day at the track. The cost is $30 per person, and you will be able to register on Motorsportreg with your choice of meal.
Event requirements
SUVs, vans, convertibles, targas, and t-tops are NOT allowed at Performance Driving School events.
NOTE: The following specific SAV (Sports Activity Vehicles) are allowed at Performance Driving School events: BMW X3, X5, and X6, as well as the Porsche Cayenne and Audi Q7.
- Helmet - Snell 2005 or 2010 required. We also recommend neck braces and face shields. PLEASE NOTE: 2011 WAS THE LAST YEAR THAT SNELL 2000 HELMETS WERE ACCEPTED
- Motorcycle or Auto Racing standards are accepted – M or SA helmets with the years listed above. Motorcycle shops are good places to buy.
- Tech Inspection - You are responsible for getting your car inspected at a pre-approved garage.
We require membership to attend our Car Control Clinics and Performance Schools. It is a simple process and you DO NOT NEED TO OWN A BMW: either call (864) 250-0022 or visit bmwcca.org to get your membership. A 1-year membership is $48.
