Sat, Sep 14 - Sun, Sep 15, 2019

BMW CVC & Patroon Palmer Motorsports Park HPDE

Palmer Motorsports Park

About this event

Come out and join the Connecticut Valley and Patroon Chapters of the BMW CCA for the 5th Annual Fall Thrill at Whiskey Hill Driver's School at the Palmer Motorsports Park on Saturday, September 14 and Sunday, September 15, 2019!  This year we will be running the track in the clockwise direction.  AND, as an added bonus, Palmer Motorsports Park is offering an incredible deal for those that sign-up for the full weekend.  On Friday, September 13, Palmer Motorsports Park will have an open track day, running in the clockwise direction, for advanced solo drivers.  The fee to the general public is $350, but, the fee for BMW CCA members that sign up for both days of our Fall Thrill at Whiskey Hill high performance driving school is only $200 for the whole day Friday!  Additionally, participants that sign up for all three days have the option of renting a garage slot or car port for all three days, at the cost of one day's rental.  Go to Palmer Motorsports Park website to register for the Friday open track day and the rent a garage/car port.

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THIS SCHOOL IS OPEN ONLY TO BMW CCA MEMBERS

This is a two (2) day Driving School at Palmer Motorsports Park on Saturday, September 14 and Sunday, September 15, co-hosted by the Connecticut 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.

 

We have a limited number of 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 student:

  •  Both days - $625 until August 1, $650 thereafter NOW JUST $600
  •  Saturday or Sunday - $325 NOW JUST $300

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 September 7th, whichever comes first.

Cancelations with a full refund will be accepted up to 08/01/2019.  After 08/01/2019, 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 will 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 

Event requirements

Please read the following rules and requirements for attending our driving school at Lime Rock BEFORE YOU REGISTER!

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

  • YOU MUST BE A CURRENT BMWCCA MEMBER TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS SCHOOL.  You may apply for membership by calling (864) 250-0022 and pay by credit card to obtain your membership number which must be on your application form at registration. 
  • ALL CARS MUST BE PRE-TECHED & 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!
  • You must bring a completed CONFIDENTIAL MEDICAL FORM (BMWCCAConfMedicalForm (fillable).pdf), either sealed in envelope, or folded and taped, with your name legibly printed on the outside.  These will be destroyed following completion of the event.
  • You MUST complete BOTH trackside tech & registration BEFORE attending the MANDATORY 8:30 a.m. Driver’s Meeting. 
  • Entrants must present a valid driver’s license the day of the event. You cannot drive without showing it at registration. 
  • Entrants must be 18 years or older to drive and/or be a passenger in any car on the track. Only entrants/instructors/workers are allowed in a car on the track.  Non-participating/non-working event guests are not allowed rides in student or instructor cars. (Lime Rock’s insurance requirements, not ours).
  • Snell 2010 or 2015 (SA, K or M) helmets are REQUIRED.   No exceptions  Snell 2005 helmets are now out of date and no longer acceptable - please check your helmet!
  • All cars must be muffled to meet Palmer Motosports Park’s regulations. Palmer's sound limit for BMW CCA events is 87dB. For information, contact Lime Rock at 860-435-5000.
  • Factory seatbelts, street legal harnesses, and 5 or 6-point competition harnesses and 4 point Schroth belts with anti-submarine feature 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 noted below. 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 BMW CCA 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 of the front suspension strut/shock 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.  External mounted cameras are NOT allowed.
  • Any incident involving your vehicle, where damage occurs or injury occurs, Connecticut Valley Chapter BMW CCA, event organizers, 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 request 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.
  • The run group you 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.
  • 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 (94)

AN
Alex Noble
JB
John Bate
PA
Peter Agapoglou
RB
Ronald Bass
FR
Fernando Ramirez
GF
Greg Fowks
MB
Mike Bonasera
JS
Joseph Sell

Palmer Motorsports Park

Palmer, MA
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BMW CCA - Connecticut Valley Chapter

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