Fri, Aug 24 - Sun, Aug 26, 2012

DelVal BMWCCA Lightning Sponsored by Otto's BMW

New Jersey Motorsports Park

About this event

 

BMW CCA - Delaware Valley Chapter

Join us August 24th-26th, 2012 at New Jersey Motorsports Park/ Lightning Course for the Delaware Valley Chapter BMW CCA 4th Annual Lightning Drivers School sponsored by Otto's BMW.

 

When: Friday August 24 - Sunday August 26

Where: New Jersey Motorsports Park/ Lightning Course

Last day to register:

Wednesday, August 15, 2012

 

Cost for all three days: $475

Saturday/Sunday only : $375

Friday only: $225

Register by 7/05/2012 and receive an Early Bird Discount of $25 (may not be combined with other discounts)

Included with your registration there will be a banquet on Saturday Night for registered participants, kindly sponsored by Otto's BMW.  Additional tickets may be available at the event for guests, for an additional charge.


For the 2012 season, the Delaware Valley Chapter is proud to offer a several promotions to reward our long-term participants, and to encourage new drivers to attend one of our schools:

  • For New Drivers (those who've never previously attended a Delaware Valley Chapter BMW CCA Driving School):
    • Pay for and attend one of our Driving Schools in 2012 and receive a $50 discount off the full-price registration fee for your next event (good for future events in 2012 and 2013).
  • For Full-Time Students:
    • Receive a $50 discount off the full-price registration fee.  To qualify students must be attending an accredited academic institution full time, and be under 25 years of age at the time of the event.  Proof of eligibility will be required at registration
  • For Long-Term Participants:
    • Receive a $50 discount at your NEXT driver school (good for future events in 2012 and 2013) if you bring a new student to one of our 2012 events.
    • Attend all four of our events in 2012 (Summit Point, Watkins Glen, NJMP-Lightning and Pocono) and receive a $75 discount off all our events in 2013.

Only one promotional discount allowed per driver per event.  To be eligible for discounts drivers must attend and pay for all days of the relevant events.   Limited promotional discounts are available for each event.  When applying for a New Driver or Long-Term Participant promotional rate please contact the registrar prior to registering to ensure that you qualify, 


For this event, priority shall be given to those students that register for all three days.

T-Shirts - (A commemorative event t-shirt is often included in our events. We reserve the right to substitute an item other than a t-shirt. Commemorative items are not a guaranteed element of your registration.)

Please keep in mind that this is not a racing school but rather a 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 in normal driving. 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.

The Delaware Valley Chapter has developed a STUDENT HANDBOOK especially designed for the novice student. If you are a new Driver School Participant, we urge you to read this material to familiarize yourself with the program, safety issues and concerns and to obtain a better understanding of our events for your benefit and for the benefit of your fellow participants.

Pre-event tech inspection and registration will be at the track on Thursday, August 23rd, 2012- 7:30PM to 9:00PM and at the track on Friday and Saturday mornings.

Be sure to visit the Chapter website, www.delvalbmwcca.org to read the Track Bulletins and Driver School event materials thoroughly.

See you at the track!!!

 

Event requirements

 

Everyone must read, understand and accept the WAIVER & RELEASE FORM prior to registering to participate in a Delaware Valley Chapter Driver School. The WAIVER & RELEASE FORM can be viewed above or downloaded from the Chapter Website. 

 

Please review the following information that is applicable to 2012 Delaware Valley Chapter Driver Schools:

 

  • Participation in Delaware Valley Chapter Driver Schools is limited to BMW CCA Members only.  Proof of BMW CCA Membership is required and may be verified.  Join BMW CCA on line <http://bmwcca.org/index.php?pageid=new_member> or call the National Membership toll free number 1-800-878-9292. However,while we strongly encourage membership, non-BMW CCA members are welcome to participate for their FIRST event.  Membership is required for participation in all subsequent events.
  • Participants must be 18 yrs old or more and hold a valid Driver's License. This may be verified at registration at the track.
  • We recommend that you have your vehicle inspected by a qualified mechanic no more than 30 days prior to the date of the event.
  • You must present your completed Tech Form <http://delvalbmwcca.org/documents/studenttechform.pdf> to the tech inspector prior to event registration at the track. (Do not mail your Tech to the registrar.)
  • Once your Tech Form has been approved by the tech inspector, you must present the form and your completed medical form http://delvalbmwcca.org/documents/delvalmedform.pdf to the registrar to obtain your registration packet.
  • We require equal passenger restraint (minimum 3 point).
  • This is a driver's education school and is not practice for any racing or speed contest. All participants are required to attend classroom sessions to learn vehicle dynamics and driving techniques. These sessions will continue throughout the day to help you understand the fine art of high speed driving. Failure to attend as required will result in loss of driving privileges.
  • Clothing - long sleeves & long pants are required,  we recommend cotton or natural fibers. SNELL 2005 OR NEWER HELMETS REQUIRED.
  • Helmet - The state of New Jersey requires a full-face helmet with face shield installed (you do not have to use the face shield in a closed-top car).  Open-face helmets are not permitted for this event. Snell 2005 or newer helmets required.
  • Seatbelts - The state of New Jersey requires that aftermarket belts be less than 2 years old (SFI approval) and less than 5 years old (FIA Approval).
  • Cars must be muffled.
  • After-market window tinting / rear & side glass - you must be able to see through the vehicle while standing 20 feet away.  Since it may be difficult to assess whether your aftermarket window tinting is allowed it is strongly recommended that if you have any doubts that you contact Tech Chairman, Frank Keytanjian, prior to the event to have the tinting inspected and approved. techchair@delvalbmwcca.org
  • SUV's are not eligible.  If you're not sure if your vehicle qualifies, contact Tech Chairman, Frank Keytanjian, prior to the event.
  • No Convertible Cars Allowed -Exception: Spec. Miatas or similar vehicles equipped with a full SCCA approved Roll Cage and a bolted on hardtop.

 

NJ Motorsports Park Track procedures include a GUEST POLICY. During non-spectator events, the track is closed to the general public. In order for non-participants to be admitted to the facility, you must furnish the Event Chair with the guest's name prior to the event. Please refer to the Guest policy for further details. (Event Chair) Geoff Ehrman E-mail drivingchair@delvalbmwcca.org

 

There are several track bulletins, as well as other forms, available here: http://delvalbmwcca.org/documents.php that have been generated to provide you with valuable information about the operation of our events. All Instructors & Students are responsible to be familiar with this information.

Cancellations on or after Aug 10, 2012 will not be allowed. Any cancellation prior to Aug 10, 2012 will be charged a $25.00 cancellation fee. All cancellations must be communicated through the registrar.

Event Registrar:  Lisa Mellott, 4 Cricket Lane, Westport, CT 06880 - E-mail address  registrar@delvalbmwcca.org - Evening Phone - 203-858-0262

Pre-event tech inspection and registration will be at the track on Thursday, August 23, 2012 - 7:30PM to 9:00PM. and at the track on Friday, August 24th and Saturday, August 25st starting at 7:00 a.m. 

Be sure to visit the Chapter website, www.delvalbmwcca.org where any event updates, Track Bulletins and other Driver School event forms and information may be found.

 

Wait List – Student applications are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis, provided all eligibility requirements have been met. There are a limited number of Student spaces available for our events. This number may vary from one venue to another. Additionally - Students are divided by Run Groups (Novice, Intermediate & Advanced) based upon the experience level of the Student. If we receive event applications after a Run Group is full, a Wait List will be created. Wait listed applicants will be accepted on a first cone first serve basis if a vacancy is created due to a cancelation.  The event registrar will inform you of your status (confirmed or waitlist) approximately one month before the event.

When you are ready to register, click continue.

 

New Jersey Motorsports Park

Millville, NJ
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