About this event
Come out and join the BMWCCA NY & Patroon Chapters present THE LONGEST DAY at Watkins Glen International for a great day day at the famous grand prix circuit on the June 13, 2011!
There are a few spaces left for Advanced and Experienced Students ONLY. Novice and Intermediate are FULL.
Room for Instructors as well.
We will be having our traditional student run groups & continue with our open track type format with a few changes to improve it. Instruction will be provided.
The Open Track type group provides--MAX Track time for Advanced Solo, Instructor Candidates and open Track Particpants. Up to 4-5 hrs of track time! Open Trackers are invited to stay for the extended session from 5:30 to 8:30pm!
** References needed if you are not a regular Patroon or NY Particpant**
Taste of the Track will be organized for those visiting the region. It will include an afternoon wine tasting, tour and early dinner, at noon on Monday enjoy some paced parade laps in your own vehicle, recieve an event T-Shirt and if up for the thrill, take a ride in the passenger seat of an instructor's car.
For those looking for an additional activity on Sunday to make the trip worthwhile, FLR SCCA is supposed to hold an Autocross at Seneca Army Depot--about 30 minutes away from Watkins Glen.
See you at the track!
Event requirements
This is not a racing school but rather a high performance driving school on a race circuit under close supervision by instructors. You will be taught the fine art of car control and fundamentals of vehicle dynamics. You will be able to learn the capabilities of your car and improve your driving skills at speeds that are not permitted on public roads. All drivers will be instructed on safety regulations, and general etiquette on the track. In addition to the "Pre-Event Safety Inspection" which the driver is required to have performed, an "On-Site Safety Inspection" will be performed prior to the event. A confirmation notice that explains the Safety Inspection requirements will be sent to you approximately 3 – 4 weeks before the event and after registration and payment are received and accepted.
PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION CAREFULLY:
All drivers must have a helmet which is SNELL rated 2000, 2005 or 2010 SA or M.
Cabriolets and Convertibles must have a roll cage. Targa Roofed cars must have a roll bar.
Seatbelts: Equivalent restraints must be provided for driver and passenger. Factory seatbelts and 5 or 6 point harnesses with anti-submarine belts are permitted. 4 point harnesses are permitted on the driver and passenger sides, if factory seatbelts are also available for use on the driver and passenger sides, at the Instructor's discretion. All types must use metal to metal buckles, be in sound condition and must be mounted using the factory mounting points and/or be mounted per the SCCA General Competition Rules
No SUVs/SAVs, vans, trucks, limos, open wheeled cars or any inappropriate vehicles permitted.
The Patroon Chapter BMW CCA reserves the right to reject any applicant on event day, due to failing safety inspection, inappropriate vehicle (e.g., van, limo, truck, etc.), or for any reason pertinent to the safety of the school and participants of the school..
The Patroon BMW CCA Driver School staff makes all final run group decisions.
Any incident involving your vehicle, where damage occurs or injury occurs, the Patron Chapter BMW CCA, event organizers, event instructors, and/or Lime Rock Park , Watkins Glen international or Calabogie Motorsports Park shall not be held liable.
Open Track Participants who are not able to meet the requirements of the open track group will be dropped back to a student group --space permitted.
If in doubt request clarification before applying.
SUBMISSION OF THIS APPLICATION IS YOUR ACCEPTANCE OF THESE TERMS.
To participate, each driver must be 18 years of age or older and possess a valid driver’s license that is not suspended or revoked.
DRIVER’S LICENSE AND CURRENT MEMBERSHIP WILL BE CHECKED DURING TRACK REGISTRATION.
