Sat, Oct 14 - Sun, Oct 15, 2017

BMW CCA CVC/Patroon HPDE - Palmer 10/14-15

Palmer Motorsports Park

About this event

Come out and join the Connecticut Valley and Patroon Chapters of the BMW CCA for the 3rd Annual Fall Thrill at Whiskey Hill  Driver's School at the new Palmer Motorsports Park on Saturday, Oct 14 and Sunday Oct 15, 2017!  

         

THE SCHOOL IS CURRENTLY FULL AND NEW REGISTRATIONS IN ALL RUN GROUPS WILL BE WAITLISTED. 

THIS SCHOOL IS OPEN ONLY TO BMW CCA MEMBERS

This is a 2 day Driving School at Palmer Motorsports Park on Saturday, October 14th and Sunday, October 15th co-hosted by the CT Valley and Patroon BMW CCA Chapters. Pictures of this awesome track taken an evening track walk are here: https://whiskeyhillraceway.shutterfly.com/pictures.  

All run groups will get at least four track sessions per day, plus great classrooms too!  All drivers are placed in appropriate run groups based upon their track experience and Instructor recommendation.  The groups are not yet defined and will be determined at a later date by the number of students and their individual experience.

As was the case last year, we are extremely pleased and proud to have Turner Motorsports joining us.  Will and his crew will be onsite and on-track during the weekend!  A unique opportunity to get up close with a nationally ranked race organization.  Where else can you get this chance?


 

New this year for first time students - we have a limited number of brand new 2015 helmets available for use at no charge.  Please email the registrar after signing up to reserve one.  These are available on a first come, first served basis and intended to help defer some of the cost for your first track event.  Sign up early to take advantage of this offer.

Cost per driver:

  •  Both days - $575
  •  Saturday or Sunday - $375

Priority will be given to 2 day reservations.  Single day reservations will be waitlisted and confirmed at a later contingent upon availability.

Registration closes when the school is full or October 8th, whichever comes first.

Cancelations will be accepted up to 9/1/17 with a $30 fee.  After 9/1/17, no money will be refunded for this school.  However, if we are able to fill your place with another student, you will receive a credit applicable for a future event.  That credit will be valid up to the end of the next year.   

Students will be placed on a wait list when registration is full.

Palmer Motorsports Park will be open for trailer drop-off Friday evening with security personnel on-site all night. Overnight camping wll also be available with an additional fee for electrical hookup.

A confirmation letter with additional event information will be emailed to you upon your acceptance into this school.

Important people: Please call between 6:30-9:00pm ONLY 

  • Registration Questions: David Rich (CVC) 860-638-9087 or Bob Martin (Patroon) 845-597-7184
  • Instructor Questions: Michael Menatian 860-561-1677
  • Please read through all of the related procedures and materials on our website first!

    We look forward to seeing you at the track!



 

Event requirements

Please read the following rules and requirements for attending our driving school at Palmer Motorsports Park BEFORE YOU REGISTER!

Failure to comply will result in your exclusion from the event and NO REFUND.

  • YOU MUST BE A CURRENT BMW CCA MEMBER TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS SCHOOL.  You may apply for membership at www.bmwcca.org or by calling (800) 878-9292.  Your membership number which must be on your application form at registration. 

  • ALL CARS MUST BE PRE-TECHED WITH A COMPLETED FORM (PreTech Ver 02-17 (fillable).pdf ) SIGNED by an OUTSIDE TECH INSPECTOR PRIOR to the date of the EVENT or ENTRANT WILL NOT BE ALLOWED to DRIVE and WILL GET NO REFUND.  

  • You MUST complete BOTH trackside tech & registration before attending the mandatory 8:00 AM. Driver’s Meeting.
     
  • You will be required to sign release of liability waivers for both the track and BMW CCA. Copies of the BMW CCA waivers are available here - Adult: AmWINS-Release Waiver adult.pdf    Minor:  minorwaiver2016.pdf .
     
  • Entrants must present a valid driver’s license the day of the event. You cannot drive without showing it at registration - NO REFUNDS will be issued due to not having your valid license with you. Entrants must be a BMW CCA member in good standing with membership current as of the day of the event. 
     
  • Entrants must submit a completed Medical Form (BMWCCAConfMedicalForm (fillable).pdf ) at registration.  The form must be in a sealed envelope with the driver's name printed on the outside.
  • Entrants must be 18 years or older to drive in any car on the track. Passengers must be 16 years or older - anyone younger than 18 must have permission from parents or guardians via the Minor Release form: minorwaiver2016.pdf   Under no circumstances are students permitted to take any passengers.  Only instructors are allowed to take passengers on the track.
     
  • Snell 2010 or 2015 (SA, K or M) helmets are REQUIRED.   No exceptions..
     
  • All cars must be muffled to meet Palmer Motorsports Park’s regulations.  The PMP sound limit is 96 decibels on the A scale, as measured at 50 feet from the track edge by track management.  Vehicles in violation will not be allowed to continue use of the track without correcting the situation.  Any vehicle causing a violation will be immediately black flagged and not allowed back on track until corrective measures have been taken.  Any vehicle found to be in violation a third time on any day will be excluded without refund from further participation in the event.
     
  • Factory seatbelts, street legal harnesses, and 5 or 6-point competition harnesses with anti-submarine belts are permitted. 4-point competition harnesses are not permitted. All must have metal-to-metal buckles and be in sound condition. Belts must be mounted using the factory mounting points and/or be mounted per the SCCA General Competition Rules. Equivalent restraints and seats must be provided for driver and passenger. ALL student's cars MUST have a passenger seat for an Instructor.
     
  • Convertibles/open cars must have: 5 or 6 point harnesses for both the driver and instructor, approved after-market full roll bars, and the registrant must be a member who has been signed-off by CVC to run in the solo "A" Run Group. HARD TOP CONVERTIBLES must meet all convertible requirements. We have no way of knowing every make, or model of convertible / hard top convertible. There are NO REFUNDS DAY OF EVENT if you show up with a convertible, hard top convertible, or other open car that does not meet all of our requirements.
  • ATTENTION CONVERTIBLES, OPEN CARS, AND CARS WITH REMOVABLE ROOF SECTIONS: NO REFUNDS DAY OF EVENT IF YOU FAIL THE BMWCCA BROOMSTICK TEST "The top of the roll bar shall be a minimum of two (2) inches above the top of the driver's (and passenger's) helmet with the driver (and passenger) seated normally and restrained by seat belt/shoulder harness. A plane (Helmet Reference Plane) drawn from the top (not including padding) of the roll bar to structural parts of the chassis in front of the base of the windshield  (e.g., top of front suspension strut towers) shall pass over the driver's (and passenger's) helmet."
  • CAMERAS: Any camera must be securely mounted and additionally constrained with a safety tether. Mount must be of a design that will not present a safety hazard to any occupant of the vehicle. Hook & loop, Velcro, etc. type fasteners are NOT allowed.
     
  • Any incident involving your vehicle, where damage occurs or injury occurs, Connecticut Valley Chapter BMW CCA, Patroon Chapter BMW CCA, event organizers, Palmer Motorsports Park, and event instructors, shall not be held liable.
     
  • Any damage caused to the paddock or track, including safety barriers, is the responsibility of the participant. Note that the track may collect payment on-site.
     
  • The driver’s school committee reserves the right to deny entry based upon vehicle type and/or condition at any time, up to and including the day of the event.
     
  • Any run group request is subject to change by the Registrar, Chief Instructor, and/or Driving Events Chairman. We CAN and WILL change you to another run group based upon OUR interpretation of your experience.
  • BMW X-Series vehicles will be allowed in a BEGINNER RUN GROUP ONLY.  NO other SUVs allowed.
  • No-shows are not entitled to a refund or carry-over to another event.
  • We DO NOT accept walk-ins or substitutes the day of the event.

Entries (139)

JS
Jason Swift
DW
David Wilson
KH
Kevin Holmes
JS
Joseph Sell
CK
Charles Kenney
MF
Martin Finkle
BC
Brewster Charles
DZ
David Zrimsek

Palmer Motorsports Park

Palmer, MA
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BMW CCA - Connecticut Valley Chapter

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