First 10 days of registration 5/18-5/28 are reserved for current Tarheel Chapter members only,  On 5/29 it opens to the other current BMW CCA members on a first received basis. We support ITS training for instructors as approved by the BMW CCA.

 NO TIMING EQUIPMENT ALLOWED. Do not ask for exceptions, our HPDS Insurance prohibits it.  Please check www.tarheelbmwcca.org  under HPDS Insurance to read the latest information on what is covered by the BMW CCA Insurance.  Hint: Do not ask your agent if you are covered; rather ask for all exclusions in writing.  The provided BMW CCA Insurance is for LIABILITY and is very good.  We, as organizers strive to comply with the BMW CCA HPDS guidelines and to be diligent in enforcing the policies. This gives the best opportunity to successfully defend any lawsuit (heaven forbid) occurring out of our HPDS. Your cooperation enables us to maintain reasonable insurance costs to the chapter and keeps our price of the events competitive.  You as waiver signed participants are covered for liability ensuing from your participation in this event. You must understand that you are not protected by this policy for collision.  This is a gentleman's sport.  You are responsible for your vehicle and that of anyone else involved with you in a collision at the event.  Private insurace policies may not cover at a "racing surface" based school.  READ your exclusions.
 

• All cars must be tech inspected and Tech Sheet completed prior to registration. It is your responsibility to ensure that your car is safe. 
• A Snell-rated helmet (with sticker) is mandatory! Both SA and M rated SNELL '00 or newer helmets are allowed.
• Equal restraints are required for driver and passenger. This applies to student cars and instructor cars.
• Instructors: working communicator is essential for good communication. In the case of medical reasons why you can't use the ear pieces, use the microphone and your student can wear the earpieces. He/she can hear you, you can't hear him over the intercom.  Not ideal, but better than shouting.
• Long sleeve shirts and long pants are required. All cars must have front passenger seat. NO EXCEPTIONS!
• Requirements for participation in a convertible or open-top car are based on BMW CCA guidelines and may be found on our website: www.tarheelbmwcca.org
• Negotiated motel rates are POSTED ON THE www.tarheelbmwcca.org SITE. This motel will be the headquarters for registration on Friday evening. Be sure to request the BMW CCA Tarheel negotiated rate.
• Instructor Registration is Friday at the track or Friday night at the Headquarters Motel, The arm band is placed on your arm at registration when you sign the waiver, and is your pass through the VIR entrance gates. This facilitates track access in the mornings. The armband is required for entrance onto the track.
• Note that signing the waiver enrolls you in the Liability Insturance protection purchased through BMW CCA for this event.
• The event will be held rain or shine. However, the club may cancel or close down the event if the track or weather conditions pose an inordinate safety concern for the participants. The decision is that of the Chief Instructor and Event Coordinator.
• Instructors Note: If you are a recognized instructor for Tarheel Chapter do not sign up as a "BMW CCA Member", doing so puts you in the student pool.  If you are not presented with access to the instructor available sign-up, and you have instructed with Tarheel Chapter BMW before, contact the Tarheel Chief Instructor , Shane Gunn, scca26@aol.com or school coordinator, JoElla John jjohnmcoupe@aol.com  and request to be flagged as a "Recognized Instructor".  If you were already flagged as instructor by the CI, you should have been directed to the Instructors only sign up. Once you are on the "Recognized Instructor" list,  select the Fri/Sat/Sun or the Sat/Sun option and continue. Yes, it is necessary to complete all of the information requested in the forms. From them we will generate our school management paperwork. Under experience, Instructors may list , "Taught for X years from xxxx to 2005 with the last two years listing specific events with identified chapters.   Fill in T-shirt size and car & car color. Bring a CAR WITH TWO SEATS suitable for giving rides and a WORKING COMMUNICATOR. Thank you for choosing Tarheel Chapter HPDS. Your help is appreciated.
• BMW CCA guest instructors belonging to chapters other than Tarheel, who have instructed with us in the immediate past, may register starting May 10th.  Your online registration is time-stamped when you sign up online. The instructor fee for Friday is $110 for instructors who are instructing Saturday and Sunday. Please do not pay on line. We will accept checks or cash at the Friday AM registration at the track. No one may attend Friday if you are not instructing Sat. & Sun.  Our policy is that instructors will have A & C or B & D students to facilitate time for pre-track communication and post-track debriefing. There may be skid pad time included on Friday for instructors.
• Thank you for choosing Tarheel Chapter HPDS. Your help is appreciated.

STUDENTS, for selecting your run group preference, use the following guidelines.  All run groups receive HPDS provided by in-car instructors- VIR North Course;4 run groups/4 sessions per day & classroom.
 

• A STUDENTS: Experience 19 or more schools; completed B with recommendation of Instructor to move to A.
   
• B STUDENTS: Experience 13 or more schools; completed C with recommendation of Instructor to move to B.
   
• C STUDENTS: Experience 6 or more schools; completed D with recommendation of Instructor to move to C.
   
• D STUDENTS: Experience 0-6 schools; HPDS will be provided by in-car instructors- VIR North Course, who will instruct to your individual needs & level. There are 4 run groups/4 sessions daily & classroom. Read all of the confirmation packet prior to arrival. Have fun.

Your run group preference is only that, note we reserve the right to reassign as necessary.