About this event
Join the Badger Bimmers for a drivers’ education event at Road America near Elkhart Lake, Wi. This year's event is again sponsored by WeatherTech.
All students and instructors get four 25 minute on-track sessions per day on Saturday and Sunday. There will be thirteen 25 to 40 minute sessions on Friday for advanced students and instructors only.
There will also be an instructor clinic on Friday. The clinic is limited to 10 participants. If you are interested in attending the instructor clinic send a write-up describing your driving experience along with reference information (typically your chapter's cheif instructor) to us. We'll review your experience and contact your reference. If you are accepted into the clinic we'll send you the code that is required to registration.
If you have questions about the event email or call Mike Clemens (mclemens@execpc.com or call 262-242-4173).
All participants at our DE events must be members of the BMW CCA. It's not necessary that you be member of the Badger Bimmer chapter but BMW CCA membership is required. You can sign-up for a membership on our event registration page. We are offering reduced cost memberships ($30 instead of $48) through our registration page. We will submit your information and a payment of $48 to BMW CCA to establish your membership. The memberships offered through our registration page are available only to those that are not currently members. They are not available for renewing members.
If you need to renew your club membership you can call the national headquarters at 800-878-9292. When you renew be sure to ask for your membership number, you'll need it to complete your registration. You can also join the club by visiting the national BMW CCA web site.
You can pay for the event using a credit or debit card or with an electronic check. Payment is required at the time of registration.
Kummrow Automotive (located on Bender Road in Glendale) will be doing free car inspections on Saturday, September 14th. Appointments are required - call (414) 352-2886 to schedule your appointment.
Blocks of rooms at good rates are available at the Osthoff (855-876-3399) in Elkhart Lake and at the Baymont (920-893-6781) in Plymouth. Ask for the Badger Bimmer rate at the Osthoff ($149 for a one bedroom) or the Badger BMW rate at the Baymont ($89.10).
Event requirements
Eligible Cars:
You do not have to drive a BMW at any of the Badger Bimmer driving schools. We welcome all makes of cars. In general convertibles and SUVs/SAVs aren't allowed. See the section about open top cars for further information about convertibles.
Age Requirement:
All participants must be 18 years of age or older.
Helmets:
Helmets must be Snell 2005 or later. Either SA or M specification ratings are acceptable. 2000 or earlier specification helmets can no longer be used at Badger Bimmer events.
Driver/Passenger Restraints:
Cars must have equivalent restraints and seats for both driver and passenger.
Open Top Cars:
The only open top cars allowed in the event are those with full roll cages (no cars with just roll bars) and race seats for both driver and passenger. Minimum 5 point restraint systems, installed to the manufacturer¹s specifications, must be available for use by both the driver and passenger.
All occupants of open top cars must wear arm restraints. * Be sure to bring an extra set if you want to give your student(s) a ride.
To be approved for the event all open top cars must have a log book from a recognized race series (e.g. BMW CCA, SCCA, NASA, PCA, etc.). You must bring the log book with you to event and have it available for inspection by the event organizers.
Before registering for the event call Mike Clemens (262-242-4173) to obtain approval for your open top car. Open top cars will only be approved for the instructor and advanced groups. Open top cars at the event without prior approval and those found to be non-compliant can and will be excluded.
* If your open top car has a removable hardtop and you plan to drive with the top in place then arm restraints are not required.
SAVs and SUVs:
No X6s, X5s, X3s or Porsche Cayennes (or any other type of SAV/SUV) will be allowed in the driving school.
Track Damage:
You will be held personally responsible for any damage to the track that may results from an incident involving you and your car. For example, if you spill oil on the track or damage a tire wall or concrete barrier Road America will bill the Badger Bimmers for these damages. We will in turn ask you to reimburse the Badger Bimmers for the amount of the bill.
This is NOT a Racing School, but an opportunity for new drivers and experienced drivers to sharpen their skills on the road and on the track. We welcome a limited number of new drivers and will provide classroom sessions and in-car instruction for all drivers.
Event organizers will make the final decisions regarding run group assignment.
All drivers must fill out a separate registration.
Helmets must be Snell rated SA, M or K 2005 or later.
Drivers are financially responsible for any and all damages they cause to the facility and its parts. The only insurance covering you and your vehicle is your own. You can buy DE specific insurance from a number of companies including Lockton Affinity.
