Sommer Schnell Driving School @ BIR requirements on Jun 4, 2021 (111563) | MotorsportReg.com

Safety Gear

• Required - Helmet - Snell EA (Elite Application), SA (Special Application), or M (Motorcycle) rated years 2010 (11th year grace period), 2015, or 2020 - the only years we will accept.  If you do not have a helmet, rentals are available in the twin cities.  Please contact the event coordinator for details.
• Suggested (not required) - neck braces and face shields.  

Tech Inspection

• Motorwerks BMW is offering a free tech inspection by appointment between May 10 and May 29 during regular service hours (Monday – Friday, 7:00 – 3:30 and Saturday, 8:00 - 3:00). Call 888-866-0520 and tell the service representative you’d like to schedule a “BIR performance driving school tech inspection”. Bring a copy of the “Pre-Event Technical Inspection” form to your appointment, which you can download below. A completed and signed form is required for the event check-in at Brainerd in June so don’t forget to bring it along with you!
• Drivers can also choose to have a different shop complete the inspection and sign the Driving School Technical Inspection form (at their own expense). 

Vehicle Types on track at Performance Driving School

• SUVs, vans, convertibles, Targa, and t-tops are NOT allowed at Performance Driving School events.
• SUV Exceptions: The following specific SAV (Sports Activity Vehicles) are allowed at Performance Driving School events: BMW X3, X5, and X6, as well as the Porsche Cayenne and Audi Q7.  
• Convertible Exceptions (retractable top, whether soft or folding hardtop) must have:  
  1. An approved roll bar or roll cage where both driver and instructor sitting upright with helmets are below the top of the roll bar
  2. A 5- or more point harnesses for both driver and instructor, with belts properly routed, and, 
  3. Arm restraints
• Convertible Exceptions (removable roof section) are allowed if:  

• 1. Both driver and instructor sitting up right with helmets are below the top of the roll bar or roof line, and, 
  2. The panels are securely in place

• Cars equipped only with factory pop-up posts or similarly activated rollover protection are not allowed. 

Contact us at dec@northstarbmw.org before registering to discuss your SUV or Convertible vehicle or equipment configuration.