About this event
The End O'Summer driving school is back again at New Hampshire Motor Speedway !
Please come join us at NHMS for a three day weekend at the track! This High Performance Driving School is suitable for all levels of participant from Novice to Expert. In car and classroom instruction is provided. Non BMW vehicles welcome.
Cost: $190/$355/$495 for 1/2/3 days - sign up before October 9 to avoid a $25 late fee!
You can obtain all our required forms here.
Registration questions? Contact David Thibodeau via e-mail or (603) 672-8879 (weekends or weekdays 7pm to 9pm).
School questions? Contact Mark Viola at Mark Viola.
Event requirements
BEFORE REGISTERING, please review the following requirements and information:
- Must be 18+ yrs old
- Must have Tech Inspection form completed by qualified mechanic within 3 weeks of event.
- Brake fluid must be flushed within 90 days of event.
- There will be a Pre-event safety check on the day of the event.
- Failure to meet safety check or incomplete tech forms will disqualify students from event and forfeiture of entry fee.
- Snell 2000 or newer helmet required (M2000 or SA2000 sticker MUST BE visible)
- Novices without previous Driving School experience must first attend one of our our Advanced Driving Safety Skills School (separate event - $85)
- If you do not pay online, please contact the registrar immediately with your payment details. Delays in payment may result in cancelling your registration.
- Open cars (convertibles) are not allowed at this event unless they have an approved roll cage. See below for more details.
- Equal restraints required for driver and instructor.
SCHOOL HOURS: 7 AM to 4 PM.
OPEN CARS: Our policy regarding convertibles has changed in 2009. For this event most stock convertible and other open top cars are not allowed. Convertibles are only allowed with (a) a factory-installed hard top or (b) an SCCA approved roll roll cage which protects both the student and their Instructor. Open top cars meeting these requirements are still subject to the judgement and inspection by the tech stewards at the event. If we cannot find an instructor who is willing to accompany you on the track and you are not approved for solo driving, your entry fee will be refunded. It is the student's responsibility to have their convertible approved by the Driving Events Committee before coming to the track.
NOVICES: All drivers with no previous Driving School experience will be required to attend an Advanced Driving Skills School (at an additional fee) prior to the event. Please note that the Advanced Driving Skills School is designed to help you explore the performance capabilities of your vehicle before coming to the track.
CLASSROOM SESSIONS: This is a driver's education school and is not practice for any racing or speed contest. All participants are required to attend classroom sessions designed to teach vehicle dynamics and driving techniques. These sessions will continue throughout the day to help participants understand the fine art of high speed driving. Failure to attend as required will result in loss of driving privileges.
Participants must wear helmets bearing Snell 2000 or later certification. This certification (M00, M2000, M05, M2005, SA00, SA2000, SA05 or SA2005 MUST BE visible for the helmet to be allowed)
TECH INSPECTION: All participants will receive a Pre-Event Safety Report. You will be required to have a qualified individual/mechanic inspect your vehicle and verify its safety. This inspection should occur within three weeks of the event. In addition, on the morning of the event our tech crew will collect all Pre-Event Safety Inspection Reports and perform a spot check of every vehicle. You are solely responsible for insuring that your vehicle is safe before you come to the track. Failure to present a completed Pre-Event Safety Inspection Report or failure to pass our spot check will disqualify you from participation in the event and your entry fee will be forfeited.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS: All participants must present a valid driver's license and be at least 18 years of age. All participants must wear helmets bearing Snell 2000 or later certification. Seat belts (same type for both driver and passenger) must be securely anchored to the floor and/or stock mountings. Instructors with Convertibles must have approved rollover protection as described in the section OPEN CARS! No one under the age of 18 will be allowed in the pit area. Please understand that this is not a racing school but rather a safe, high speed driving school, conducted on a race track under close supervision by experienced instructors. You will learn how to handle and control your vehicle at speeds not normally attained on public roads. This will help to prepare you for emergencies that may occur in normal driving situations. It will also allow you to explore your capabilities as a driver and those of your vehicle. At no time will you be pushed or encouraged to go any
faster than is comfortable for you. All participants will be organized into run groups in accordance with experience, skill, and type of vehicle. Participants not "signed off" will be required to drive with an instructor on board at all times. Under no circumstances will timed laps be permitted! If you are seen with a stop watch at any time, you will be asked to leave and forfeit your ability to participate in this or future White Mountain Chapter Driving Schools.
MEDICAL INFORMATION FORM: Completion of the Medical Information Form is required of all participants. The purpose of this form is so that rescue personnel at the racetrack will have your medical information readily available should you incur personal injuries or suffer from an illness while participating in the event. You must strictly follow the instructions on the form. A sealed envelope with the form will be made available to rescue personnel at the track. After conclusion of the event, your envelope and its contents will be destroyed.