Sat, Nov 9 - Sun, Nov 10, 2019

Golden Gate Chapter, BMW CCA Fall HPDS 2019

Thunderhill Raceway Park

About this event

Join the Golden Gate Chapter on November 9th & 10th on the 3-mile east course at Thunderhill Raceway in Willows, CA for our fall '19 HDPS.

Thunderhill is a beautiful and challenging race track, making it a great place to learn the art of high-performance driving. GGC's dedicated team of instructors have extensive and varied experience. Some have backgrounds in racing. Many started in our program as a students, like you, and advanced through to coaching. BMW CCA instructors are trained and qualified via an intensive two-day instructor training program to ensure your safety and a consistent, high quality learning experience.  

Our events are driving schools, not open track days; every student is assigned an instructor for the duration of the event.  Our focus is on safety and learning. The price for this 2 day event is $749 for BMW CCA members. For non-members, the price is $797, and 1 year membership is included.

A new opportunity is now available for a select group of enthusiasts who want to take the HPDS experience to the next level — Group S. This is a solo run group and is intended for the most advanced students. Although there is no in-car instruction, Group S is not just open lapping. Students will work with instructors both in the classroom and on the track (with advanced driving exercises). Group S will foster advanced skills that are useful whether driving on clear track or in traffic. Group S drivers must already be comfortable in traffic, and will work on becoming even more proficient in traffic. The Chief Driving Instructors will review your qualifications for entry into this run group. Please ensure all relevant driving experience is noted in your registration.

The Advanced Data Coaching (ADC) option is available to both advanced (A) run group and Group S drivers. The ADC program is designed to take some of the guesswork out of evaluating driver performance. A data acquisition system and video camera will be mounted to your car. Before each session, you will meet with your driving coach to discuss goals. After each session, your data and video will be analyzed, progress will be assessed, and new goals will be set. This allows you to focus on developing the skills that are most important for you.  Group A drivers in ADC will have some in-car instruction, but the focus will be on the data. Registration for ADC program does not guarantee admission. Please ensure all relevant driving experience is noted in your registration.

Our HPDS and Advanced Data Coaching programs receive rave reviews from driving enthusiasts every year.  You'll go home with new skills that you can apply to your daily driving as well as some great memories of doing laps at this fantastic racetrack.

Event requirements

Your car must be registered, you must be a licensed driver, 18 years of age or older, and you must be a BMW CCA member to be eligible for enrollment. (The Non-member registration fee includes a non-refundable one-year BMW CCA membership.)

Note: Attendance at a GGC Car Control Clinic is strongly recommended and is typically a prerequisite for first-timers who do not have previous high-performance driving experience. For this event, we may waive this requirement on a case-by-case basis if you are not able to attend a Car Control Clinic prior to the school.

CCC registration separate. On-line CCC registration is open now and is available here: msreg.com/ccc-oct-2019 

Sign up for the CCC even if the event is waitlisted. Please indicate on the CCC registration form under "reason for attending" that you are registered for the November HPDS. The CCC staff will make every attempt to accommodate you. (Helmets are not required for the CCC.)

Snell (M or SA) 2010 or 2015 helmets are required for all track events. Snell 2005 helmets are now expired and no longer allowed.

If you would like to share a car with another student, please contact the Registrar by clicking the Host Details to the right before registering.

Convertibles and T-top cars must have 5-point/6-point belts and arm restraints, as well as an approved roll bar installed.  Factory "rollover protection" for a soft top (i.e. BMW Z3 and Z4, Porsche Boxster) is not sufficient for the school.  Convertibles with hard tops, including folding hard tops, are NOT ALLOWED. No exceptions.

Examples of cars NOT ALLOWED include: Firebirds and Camaros with T-tops or convertibles; any Corvette other than the Z06 coupe and the C7; Porsche convertibles and Targas.  The Lotus Elise, Corvette C7 and Acura NSX, while targa-style cars, ARE ALLOWED due to its structural design only if the hard roof panel is in place (the soft roof panel is not sufficient).  It is essential that you email us to discuss these issues well in advance if you plan to bring a convertible or T-top car.  We will not give refunds if you sign up with an ineligible car.

All cars that go on the track must pass a tech inspection before the event and the completed and signed Tech Form presented at event registration.

Cancellation policy: Any cancellations on or before 10/25/19 pay $50.00 (or $98 for non-members, who will receive a 1-year BMW CCA membership). Cancellations after 10/25/19 will not receive a refund or credit for any reason.

Please make sure to include or update your experience and your emergency contact info in your account when you register online.

Additional important information, a program overview, and the required GGC BMW CCA tech form are available at
http://www.ggcbmwcca.org/driving-events/high-performance-driving-schools

Thunderhill Raceway Park

Willows, CA
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Organizer

HPDE organized by

BMW CCA - Golden Gate Chapter - HPDE

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