Fri, Jun 20 - Sun, Jun 22, 2014

Rites o' June '14 - Bluegrass Bimmers/Hoosier

Putnam Park Road Course

About this event

The 3rd Annual Rites o' June (aka Hoo-Grass!) Driving School Hosted by the Bluegrass Bimmers and Hoosier BMW CCA Chapters
 

 
June 20-22, 2014

The Bluegrass Bimmers and Hoosier Chapter's of the BMW CCA would like you to join us for our annual Driving School Event.  Students undergo a mixture of classroom and behind-the-wheel education under the supervision of trained instructors. The course of study includes vehicle dynamics, vehicle limits and limitations, driving line and track safety. Cars must undergo technical and safety inspections prior to coming to the event. Helmets are required (Snell 2005 or newer); a limited number of loaner helmets are available. 

The cost for this event is $415 for both Saturday and Sunday.  An early bird discount is available for registrations through April 15th for the reduced price of $395.  Single day (Saturday or Sunday) registration is available for $250. Single day for 1st time students is only available for Saturday.  Spaces are limited!

If you are interested in renting a garage. They hold 2 cars and will be $200 for the weekend. If interested please email Dave Nalley. His email is: davidcnalley@gmail.com . 2013 attendees are being notified now and will get first right of refusal.

A Track Orientation Day is scheduled for Friday, June 20th.  It is available for all instructors and qualified students, by invitation, for an additional cost of $100 for instructors and $125 for students. Previously signed off ‘A’ Students interested in being considered for attending should check the appropriate box on the application form.  We will contact you after evaluating your previous experience to inform you if you have been accepted.

Please be aware: all Instructor and "A" group run sessions will be run under the open passing (with the 'point by' rules of course).

This Driving Event is a non-timed, non-competitive school and it is not a race or practice for a race.  You need to read and understand the coverage and exclusions of your specific auto insurance policy and be prepared to assume the risk of participating in this school.

The organizing chapters carries additional liability insurance for this event, but that insurance does not cover any damages that may happen to your car or the faciliaty.  That is your responsibility.

School Location: This year we'll celebrate our twentyfirst annual driving school at Putnam Park Road Course, in Mount Meridian, IN www.putnampark.com .  The Headquarters Hotel will be the Cambria Suites
6014 Gateway Drive Plainfield, IN 46168 (317) 279-2394
.  Rooms have been blocked out under our club's name. Please mention the BMW CCA Hoosier / Bluegrass Bimmers Drivers School to receive a special rate.

Friday Registration and  Trackside Tech Inspections:  Registration and Tech Inspections will be on Friday evening from 6:30-9:30 at the host hotel, The Cambria Suites in Plainfield.  Students and Instructors should make arrangements to register and get their vehicles inspected at that time.  Students registering/inspecting Saturday morning run the risk of losing track time.

Event requirements

Please read these rules carefully before registering.

• APPLICATIONS MUST BE MADE ON -LINE AT WWW.MOTORSPORTREG.COM
• USE A SEPARATE APPLICATION FOR EACH DRIVER.
• OPENINGS WILL BE FILLED BASED IN ORDER OF RECEIPT.
• CANCELLATIONS RECEIVED PRIOR TO June 14, 2014 WILL BE ALLOWED AND REFUNDED. CANCELLATIONS RECEIVED AFTER THAT WILL BE REFUNDED ONLY IF YOUR SPACE CAN BE FILLED WITH ANOTHER STUDENT. ALL CANCELLATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO A $50 ADMINISTRATIVE FEE. (Note: On the days of the driving school, students whose cars do not pass the track-side inspection will not be allowed on the track and no refunds will be made.)
• RENTAL CARS, CONVERTIBLES, T-TOPS, AND OPEN-WHEEL CARS WILL NOT BE ALLOWED. ALL CARS MUST HAVE SEATS FOR BOTH DRIVER AND PASSENGER. ALL CARS MUST PASS A PRESCHOOL TECH INSPECTION. TECH FORMS WILL BE SENT OUT VIA EMAIL. TECH FORMS FROM RECENT BMW CCA SCHOOLS ARE ALLOWED AS LONG AS NO MORE THAN 4 WEEKS HAVE PASSED. CARS WITH HARNESS BELTS MUST HAVE EQUAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMS FOR DRIVER AND PASSENGER. ALL STUDENT CARS MUST BE MUFFLED. NO COLOR TREADED TIRES ARE ALLOWED.
• SNELL 2005 (SA OR M) OR NEWER HELMETS REQUIRED .
• ALL PARTICIPANTS, GUESTS, FAMILY MEMBERS, STAFF AND SPECTATORS WILL BE REQUIRED TO SIGN A LIABILITY WAIVER BEFORE BEING ALLOWED INTO THE TRACK PROPERTY.
• THE BLUEGRASS BIMMERS AND HOOSIER CHAPTER RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REJECT ANY APPLICATION.
ALL STUDENTS MUST BE AT LEAST 18 YEARS OF AGE AND HAVE A CURRENT DRIVER'S LICENSE.
• PLEASE CHECK THE STATUS OF YOUR REGISTRATION BY VISITING THE "DASHBOARD" SECTION OF YOUR DRIVERS ACCOUNT, AND CONFIRMED PARTICIPANTS WILL RECEIVE A LINK TO THE CONFIRMATION PACKAGE VIA EMAIL AT LEAST THREE WEEKS PRIOR TO THE EVENT CONTAINING THE MEDICAL, TECHNICAL INSPECTION, AND OTHER MATERIALS YOU WILL REQUIRE PRIOR TO THE SCHOOL.
• PLEASE NOTE: YOU WILL BE SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY PROPERTY DAMAGE TO THE PUTNAM PARK FACILITY CAUSED BY YOU WHILE ATTENDING THE DRIVER SCHOOL, INCLUDING WHILE IN YOUR OWN VEHICLE OR ANY OTHER VEHICLE BEING OPERATED BY YOU.
• QUESTIONS? PLEASE EMAIL NEIL MALLER (CHIEF INSTRUCTOR) AT NEIL@NMALLER.NET, OR DAYTIME PHONE AT (260) 437-9174.

Entries (101)

JW
Jason West
KS
Kevin Sweeney
KS
Keely Simonson
BW
Brian Wiles
SR
Stacy Robins
JR
Jeffrey Robins
DR
David Robinson
RJ
Rhys Jones

Putnam Park Road Course

Mount Meridian, IN
Download track map
Download track map
Watch a video tour/lap
Watch a video tour/lap

Organizer

HPDE organized by

BMW CCA - Bluegrass Bimmers Chapter

Event over!