GVC’s Ultimate Driving School #107 is the last of three GVC HPDE events at the Glen in 2020. Our driving schools offer intensive in-car and classroom instruction on the theory and practice of high-performance driving to drivers at all skill levels.
GVC is now offering Advanced Data Coaching to a limited number of Group S and Advanced drivers who are interested in taking the next leap in driving skills development. A highly-qualified Data Coach will work with you to utilize data from your vehicle to reveal opportunities for improving your driving technique. In addition to personal 1-on-1 coaching, we provide an AiM Solo 2 data logger to use for the weekend at no extra charge. We are confident that you will see track performance gains that will rival modifications to your car costing thousands of dollars by improving the most important component in your car - you! Fee is $250 for a two-day (Sat./Sun.) program. No money due at registration; we collect the fee (cash or check only) at the event. Only six AiM units available, so don't wait to sign up!
Weekend School Format:
WGI opens at 6 AM, and there is a mandatory Driver's Meeting for all at 7:30 AM each day. On-track sessions run from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Saturday and 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM Sunday, with an hour break for lunch at noon each day. The days are busy, but there is enough free time for students to maintain their cars and socialize with fellow driving enthusiasts at the event.
Friday: Open-track for instructors, Group S drivers, pre-approved Advanced drivers*.
Saturday and Sunday: Students in each run group work with their assigned instructors in regularly scheduled ~25 min. sessions.
*SLIP (Skill Level Instruction Program) is a standardized system for evaluating and tracking a student's HP driving skills.Information about SLIP is available by downloading this document: SLIP Criteria 2016.pdf
Track Schedule:
Examples of daily schedules may be downloaded using the following links. This year's schedules may differ. Final schedules will be sent out to all attendees the week prior to the school..
HPDE Schedule Saturday Sunday.pdf
On Saturday and Sunday, we do our best to offer the following. However, the number and length of track sessions each day may be affected by breakdowns, adverse track conditions, or other situations.
Group Exercises
Classroom
Bonus Features (complimentary unless otherwise noted)
*Group S
Group S is open only to upper-level experienced drivers who have previously been checked out and approved for the Group. Admission to Group S requires a checkout by the Group S coaches. Once admitted to Group S, GS drivers in good standing may freely register for GS at future GVC HPDE’s without checkout.
Drivers wishing to check-out for Group S MUST register as an "Advanced" driver using the "Group S checkout" option. This is a three-day registration option limited to 5-6 drivers. GS checkout drivers are initially assigned by default to Group 2 (Advanced) to ensure they will have an instructor assigned to them for the weekend should they not pass GS checkout. Checkouts are typically done by the GS coaching staff on Friday morning. If checkout is successful, the driver becomes a member of Group S and is reassigned to Group 1 to run with GS for the remainder of Friday and the weekend. Once approved for GS, drivers are automatically pre-approved to register for Group S at future GVC events without the need for further evaluation. Drivers who do not pass checkout remain in Group 2 for Saturday and Sunday, but may stay to drive the rest of Friday with the approval of the Chief Instructor.
Group S drivers are offered the following registration options:
Two-day school: Saturday and Sunday only
Friday add-on option: For those looking for a 3-day weekend. Requires Sat-Sun registration option above.
Two-day school: Friday and Saturday
One-day school: Friday only
Advanced Data Coaching Saturday and Sunday only
Please visit the GVC website for complete details about our HP driving schools, including the Group S application procedure:
http://gvc-bmwcca.org/What_is_a_Driving_School
Registration and Fees:
Any registered driver or instructor who brings a "first-timer" (i.e. new to GVC) student participant will receive free dinners for themselves and their friend at the Saturday Glen Club banquet.
First-timers will be asked to identify their "sponsor" by name during event registration to take advantage of this offer. Note that the sponsor must have previously registered for the school before the first-timer registers and selects this option.
Cancelations:
Accommodations
The host hotel is the historic Seneca Lodge (http://www.senecalodge.com/) located at the upper entrance to beautiful Watkins Glen State Park off NY 329. The Lodge is famous for its food and racing heritage. The bar is notable for its collection of over 60 years of racing memorabliia, as well as an extensive selection of fine beverages. Another favorite place to stay very close to the track is the Falls Motel in nearby Montour Falls. http://www.thefallsmotel.com. These lodgings fill quickly, so make reservations early.
Many other accommodations are available in Watkins Glen, from cozy bed-and-breakfasts to the luxurious Watkins Glen Harbor Hotel.
Camping at the track: Not available.
Off-site camping: Available at nearby Watkins Glen State Park and other private campgrounds.
For more information, please consult our website: http://gvc-bmwcca.org/Info_About_Watkins_Glen