About this event
Join the North Star Chapter BMW CCA the weekend of June 5th - 7th for the Summer Performance Driving School.
We will be using the short, competition course!
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 (form will posted shortly, please check back)
BIR Tech Inspection:
There will be a complimentary pre-event tech inspection on Thursday evening, May 14th 5:00 to 7:00pm for all registered participants at Imola Motorsports. 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 courtesy of Imola Motorsports: Thank You!!
Hotel Information:
We have booked a block of rooms at the Holiday Inn Express and Suites Brainerd/Baxter for this event. This is also where Friday evening registration will take place.
Holiday Inn Express and Suites Brainerd/Baxter
15739 Audubon Way
Baxter, MN 56425
Phone: (888) 824-3232
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 on Thursday night; $139 on Friday and Saturday nights.
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. If you have any doubt if your vehicle qualifies, please contact us at: drivingschools@northstarbmw.org.
- Helmet - Snell 2005 or 2010 required - these are the only years that we accept. We also recommend neck braces and face shields.
- 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) 250-0022bmwcca.org (https://myaccount.bmwcca.org/PortalTools/NewUser/EmailCheck.cfm) to get your membership. A 1-year membership is $48.
or visit