About this event
BMW CCA Heart of Dixie HPDE at Barber Motorsports Park
6040 Barber Motorsports Parkway
Leeds, AL 35094
September 14 - 15, 2019
Make plans to join us for our annual HPDE at Barber Motorsports Park! The goal of our HPDE is to teach driving skills on a closed road course that you can apply to your everyday driving. If you've never attended or are relatively new to the HPDE, as a safety-first focused event, we pair you with a seasoned instructor coupled with classroom instruction to help you learn the most from the event. This is not a racing event. You do not have to own a BMW to attend. Sign up today! We hope you will join us!
PRIOR TO REGISTERING PLEASE MAKE SURE YOUR MOTORSPORTREG PERSONAL INFORMATION IS CORRECT!
HPDE Student Registration Fee:
August 17 - September 6 for BMW CCA members is $545, non BMW CCA members is $595
HPDE Instructor Registration Fee: FREE
Students and instructors have the option to purchase an event t-shirt for $20. When considering your size, note that the t-shirts are trim fit.
Saturday Night Event Dinner:
The HoD will once again host dinner for all participants Saturday night at Barber Motorsports Park. All participants receive dinner FREE as part of registration! Additional friends and family members are welcome to join at a cost of $15 per person.
Host Hotel Information:
The host hotel for the event is the Hampton Inn, 310 Rex Lake Rd. Leeds, Alabama, $101 per night + tax, 205-702-4141. The last day to hold the block of rooms and get the discounted room rate is 8/24/2019 so make your reservations early. The Hampton Inn is 1/4 mile from Barber's entrance.
Booking Link: Hampton Inn Leeds
Cancelations up to midnight August 16, 2019 receive a refund less a $75 processing fee. Refunds will be processed within 14 days of cancellation. NO CANCELATIONS or REFUNDS AFTER August 16, 2019.
Event requirements
In order to attend our event, you must meet the following requirements:
- Be 19 years or older and have a valid driver's license
- Have a Snell 2010 or newer certified helmet (M ratings OK)
- Convertibles MUST meet the specifications noted below
- All Instructors MUST be approved by our Chief Instructor, Hank Bowman
- To download forms and find information for first time attendees, go to the Driver Education section of Heart of Dixie website
- Forms MUST be completed prior to check-in at Barber Motorsports Park
- Vehicles must comply with Barber Motorsports Park 104 dB sound level maximum
- You are responsible for any damages to the Barber Motorsport Park facility and are paid before you leave the track
Tech Inspections:
Have your vehicle tech inspected within 30 days of arriving at the track. Inspections must be performed by a qualified mechanic.
Convertibles:
The Heart of Dixie Chapter will allow convertibles with the following specifications
- An SCCA approved 6-point cage with log book
- 5 or 6-point racing harnesses/seat belts
- Car must be run with the top in the up or on position
- All entrants with a convertible must contact the Chief Instructor, Hank Bowman, for approval before your registration will be approved
- Any questions regarding the use of a convertible MUST be resolved before registration. If you arrive at the track with an unapproved car that does not meet these specifications you will be turned away without a refund.
Host Hotel:
The host hotel for the event is the Hampton Inn, 310 Rex Lake Rd. Leeds, Alabama, $101 per night + tax, 205-702-4141. The last day to hold the block of rooms and get the discounted room rate is 8/24/2019 so make your reservations early. The Hampton Inn is 1/4 mile from Barber's entrance.
Booking Link: Hampton Inn Leeds
