About this event
Bayou Chapter BMW CCA will hold a one-day performance driver’s school Saturday 3 April 2010 at our local area road course, The Circuit Grand Bayou (formerly No Problem Raceway Park), 6740 Hwy 996, Belle Rose, LA 70341, near Donaldsonville, Louisiana, about halfway between New Orleans and Baton Rouge. If you have never attended an event like this, it’s an exciting opportunity to learn high-speed car control skills in a safe and controlled setting with an experienced in-car instructor. The objective is to teach you how to drive more safely and enjoy the high performance aspects of your vehicle. Emphasis will be on safe, smooth, controlled driving. Instruction is both on track and in the classroom. You will be grouped according to your experience level – no need to feel intimidated if this is your first driving event. We promise you will improve your driving skills and learn about the capabilities of your automobile.
Event requirements
Requirements are as follows:
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You must be 18 years or older and possess a valid driver’s license
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No SUV’s/SAVs, trucks or motorcycles are allowed
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Convertibles are allowed as follows:
Convertibles are not allowed to participate without a compliant roll bar and 5- or 6-point harnesses.
The use of a roll bar meeting the minimum requirements described in the BMW Car Club of America Operations Manual Appendix B is strongly recommended.
Roll bar must have full width steel tube roll bar with two inch clearance above the top of the occupants heads and must pass tech inspection.
Arm restraints are strongly recommended.
Cars equipped only with factory hoops or pop-up posts do not comply and thus are not allowed.
Convertibles are defined as cars with retractable tops, whether soft-top or folding hard-top.
For further clarification contact Event Chairman Allan Simpson 504-355-7376
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You must have a Snell 2000 or newer helmet.
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Your car must pass a technical inspection by a qualified service facility (tech forms provided with registration conformation).
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All student cars must have a passenger seat with equal restraints for driver and passenger.
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More than one driver may share a vehicle provided the drivers are in different run groups.
- You will be required to sign a liability waiver.
