About this event
The Florida Suncoast Chapter BMW CCA
presents the
Bill Houghton Memorial Car Control Clinic
April 10 - 11, 2010
$60
What is the Car Control Clinic?
The Car Control Clinic is essential for improving your driving skills and becoming more aware, more controlled and safer in everyday driving. It is open to drivers of all ages and consists of classroom instruction and in-car exercises. CCC students must be at least 15 ½ years old and have a valid learner’s permit or license. Parents of students with a learner’s permit must attend the events. Parents of young drivers are encouraged to attend and observe.
Day 1– Classroom Instruction - April 10, 3:30 P.M. – 5:30 P.M.
Attendance Required
Reeves BMW, 109 E. Fowler Ave., Tampa33612
(Showroom second floor classroom)
Learn about the physics and forces impacting your vehicle and what to expect on Day 2.
Day 2– Car Control Clinic – April 11, 8:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M.
HernandoCountyAirport, Brooksville.
Training includes:
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Lunch provided by: Saint Pizza and Omelet Party Experience
- Closed-toe shoes are required for Sunday event: No sandals; no flip-flops.
- Waiver required for students under 18 http://tinyurl.com/aouk95 . The waiver must be printed in color and not re sized.
- Please print and/or read the STUDENT MANUAL http://fscbmwcca.org/ccc_manual.pdf
- Parents, volunteers and instructors must also register for gate access.
- Please PRINT this page and the next page!!
- Please scroll to the bottom of this page and press "Continue"
- Questions?? Robert Houghton (robbah@rocketmail.com) or Russ Garvey (maddog88@gmail.com)
Please Note! When registering and paying on Motorsport.reg, use the students name (if you are paying for a minor dependent) for all registration and payment name fields.
If you are a CCA member do not put your CCA membership infromation for the student unless they are a member.
This event sponsored by the Bill Houghton Memorial Driver Training Fund.
Additional sponsor: Reeves Import Motorcars
Event requirements
Welcome to FSC’s Street Survival - Bill Houghton MemorialCar Control Clinic!
After reading this text please scroll to the bottom of this page and select an option to continue.
Here are some things you need to know before the event:
Classroom session at Reeves BMW, Tampa, Saturday, 3:30PM
- Please plan on arriving at the dealership on Saturday so you are SEATED by 3:30 P.M. Allow time for check-in.
- The classroom is located on the showroom second floor.
- Please bring something to write on, clipboard, notebook, etc., as there will not be tables available.
- Important!! ALL attendees - family, friends, etc. MUST register for gate access!
Driving session at Brooksville, Sunday 8:00AM (RAIN OR SHINE!)
1. The schedule will be announced at Reeves.
2. Plan to arrive at the airport gate BY 8:00 A.M. The gate will open at approximately 7:45 A.M.
Directions to Brooksville: The Hernando County Airport is a 40 minute ride north (of central Tampa, Waters Ave & Veterans Expy) via the Suncoast Parkway to County Line Road exit 37, right turn, 1.3 miles to US41, left on 41, 2.2 miles north to Runway Drive on left…Next left after crossing the railroad tracks.
DO NOT use GPS or mapquest – you will be directed to the wrong gate!
Lunch (Pizza, salad, dessert) will be provided to all participants, instructors and workers Time and schedule does not allow you to leave the airport for lunch!
3. Bottled water will be available, but we strongly suggest that you bring additional drinks and snacks; it will be a long day.
4. Some chairs are provided for the participants at the midday class session. Please bring other (additional) folding chairs, umbrellas, etc.
5. After passing the entry gate, proceed to the first station – Tech.
All spectator vehicles will be guided to the parking area.
NOTE: After passing the entry gate all vehicles will be crossing the approach end of an active runway! Come to a complete stop at the stop sign and – LOOK UP, both ways, before proceeding. 25MPH please. Pass the parked RV’s at 15MPH.
6. Remove all loose items (i.e. not bolted or otherwise attached to the vehicle) from the car and trunk. Lock the glove box; if it’s not lockable, remove the items. Leave most of these items at home, if possible. If not, bring a small tarp to protect your belongings in case of rain.
7. Check oil level.
8. Increase tire pressure by about 5 psi above that required for normal street driving. For most vehicles, this would bring the pressure up to 30 to 35 psi. Check the tire sidewall for max psi; STAY 5 PSI UNDER THE MAX RECOMMENDED. The slight increased pressure will prevent excessive tire wear during the car exercises. Also, it’s easier to reduce pressure at tech than add it!
9. After passing the low impact exercises and tech, you will be directed to park your car in one of three lines to start the driving exercises. You will return your car to the same line for the lunch break.
Items 6, 7, & 8 will be checked at tech.
NOTE: The last section of concrete, adjacent to the grass, on both sides of the runway for its entire length, MUST remain clear of all vehicles, chairs, people, etc. This will serve as our access lane for the participants getting to and from the various exercises, and will operate in a clockwise direction around the runway. The participant vehicles will have the right of way at all times!
Venue
Brooksville-Hernando Airport
Brooksville, FL
