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.
If you have questions about the event email or call Erik Ivarson (eicarguy@wi.rr.com or call 262-518-0036).
The sound limit for all vehicles registered for the event is 103db. This limit will be enforced by Road America and any vehicles exceeding the limit will be excluded from the event.
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 12th. Appointments are required - call (414) 352-2886 to schedule your appointment.
Blocks of rooms at good rates are available at the Baymont Inn (920-893-6781) in Plymouth. Ask for the BMW Club rate ($89 Thursday night and $107 Friday & Saturday) when you make your reservation. The Osthoff (855-876-3399) and Siebkens (920-876-2600) in Elkhart Lake have rooms available at their regular rates. The hotels fills up fast so don’t delay!
Many automobile insurance policies now exclude coverage for events that take place on a race track. The only way to know if your policy still covers driving schools is to read your policy. If you find that your policy does not cover our driving schools you can purchase event insurance from Lockton Affinity Motorsports. BMW CCA members get a discount on the purchase of both single and multiple event driving school insurance.
Drones (radio controlled flying machines) cannot be used anywhere on the Road America property.
Due to a recent change in the state of Wisconsin we must now collect sales tax on the fees we charge for our events.
Advanced, Intermediate and Novice students for Saturday and Sunday - $435 + $25 sales tax
Advanced, Intermediate and Novice students for Saturday only - $270 + $15 sales tax
Advanced students for Sunday only - $270 + $15 sales tax
Instructors for Saturday and Sunday - $235 + $13 sales tax
Insturctors and Advanced students for Friday - $270 + $15 sales tax
Dinner on Saturday night at the Osthoff - $25
Helmet rentals are available for novice and intermediate students - $55 for 2 days (Saturday/Sunday) or $30 for 1 day (Saturday)
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:
Rules for convertibles at Badger Bimmer events.
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.
