About this event
Ice and snow are melting! That means its time for our annual Cabin Fever High Performance Driving Event at New Hampshire Motor Speedway on Monday April 22. This High Performance Driving School is suitable for all levels of participant from Novice to Expert. Both in-car and classroom instruction is provided. Non BMW vehicles welcome.
These High Performance Driving Schools are suitable for all skills levels from Novice to Expert. We welcome all makes of cars at our schools -- you don't have to drive a BMW to enjoy our events. This school is an excellent way for you to improve your driving skills and have fun too!
The school combines classroom and on-track instruction in a closely supervised and controlled environment. Students put this knowledge to use on the technically challenging 1.7 mile road course at NHMS. Students are divided into different "run groups" according to their prior experience and evaluations from previous schools. Each run group typically receives a minimum of 4 on-track sessions of at least 20 minutes with in-car instruction. Between these track sessions, students get classroom instruction in a lively envirornment appropriate for their skill level. There may also be opportunities to gain experience by riding as passengers with their instructions.
Register before March 22 to get the early bird discount pricing of $205. Regular registration after that is $230 (before April 10). After that we will accept registrations assuming there is room and with additional late fees). Non-BMWCCA members are welcome as guests of the club for this event but at a $50 higher fee to join us for the day. Consider joining the BMWCCA and enjoy discounted event registration, Roundel magazine and other perks - more information about joining the club is available here: http://bmwcca.org/membershipbenefits. ******* Hint: If you do a least one track day per year with us the membership pays for itself !! *********
So that we may continue to run these events at the lowest cost possible to participants, early registration is encouraged. Registrations submitted less than a month before the event will cost you additional fees.
All cancellations must be requested before April 10 2013 and will incur a $25 cancellation fee. NO REFUNDS PERMITTED AFTER APRIL 10 2013 FOR ANY REASON. The event runs rain or shine.
Interested in attending? Please continue through to the next page for more information about the event and requirements.
Event requirements
Please review the following requirements and information BEFORE REGISTERING:
Driver:
- Must be 18+ yrs old
- Must show valid state or international driver's license at registration
- Must bring completed medical form to registration (see below for more information about our forms)
- Must be a current BMWCCA member to obtain discounted pricing (bring your current membership card)
- Must expect to sign an insurance and helmet waiver at the event
- Novices without previous on-track driving experience will be expected to attend a separate Advanced Driving Skills School (separate event) before returning to the track
Vehicle:
- Must be inspected with Technical Inspection Form completed by qualified individual within 3 weeks of event (see below for our forms)
- Brake fluid must be flushed within 90 days of event
- Will be subject to 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 forfeit entry fee
- Student vehicles must have equivalent seats and restraints for both student and instructor
- Instructor vehicles are subject to annual inspection
- NHMS limits vehicles to 99dBa from 50 feet away under acceleration; please be sure your exhaust system complies
- Open top and convertible cars (even cars with factory roll-over protection) are not permitted unless fitted with a roll bar or full roll cage meeting BMWCCA requirements
Helmets:
- Snell 2005 or newer helmet required (M or SA, 2005 or 2010) - Snell 2000 helmets no longer permitted.
- Each driver must bring their own helmet
Student Registration Fees:
| Days Prior | BMWCCA Member | Non-Member |
|---|---|---|
| Before March 22 | $205 | $255 |
| March 22- April 10 | $230 | $280 |
| After April 10 | $280 | $330 |
Students must sign up and PAY IN FULL before the dates indicated to get the pricing listed. Novice drivers with no previous on-track experience pay just $99 as long as they sign up before regular registration closes on April 10. Cancellations must be requested before April 10 and will incur a $25 processing fee. No cancellations for any reason after April 10.
Instructors from other organizations:
- We welcome our hard working instructors at no charge. If you are certified as an instructor with other groups who provide similiar on-track instruction, but have not previously instructed with the White Mountain Chapter, please contact our instructor coordinator (Mark Viola) via email to him at Mark Viola for permission before registering for this event.
Required forms:
- Bring a Technical Inspection Form with you (instructor vehicles subject to annual inspection)
- Bring a Medical Form with you; for use by emergency personnel in the event of an accident; this form will be destroyed immediately after the event
- You will be expected to sign an insurance waiver and helmet waiver at Registration
- BMWCCA members will be asked to show a current valid membership card to confirm their eligibility for the discounted member price
- You can obtain all our forms here
Event details and other requirements:
- School hours are approximately 7:30AM to 5PM
- Food and beverages should be available at the in-field restaurant or various locations about 1 mile south of the NHMS entrance
- You are welcome to bring spectators as guests but they will be expected to sign two waivers - one with NHMS and with one the White Mountain Chapter staff and obtain a wristband
- No one under the age of 18 permitted in the pit area - minors in the paddock must be supervised at all times
- All participants are required to attend classroom sessions designed to teach vehicle dynamics and driving techniques. Failure to attend as required will result in loss of driving privileges
- On the morning of the event our tech crew will collect your Technical Inspection Report 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 form or failure to pass our spot check will disqualify you from participation in the event and your entry fee will be forfeited.
- 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.
- Please review the latest Driving School Curriculum before attending this driving school.
Still have registration questions? Contact David or Bruce via e-mail.
Or school curriculum questions? Contact Mark Viola at Mark Viola.
