Please read the following rules and requirements for attending our driving school at Lime Rock BEFORE YOU REGISTER! Failure to comply will result in your exclusion from the event and NO REFUND.

YOU MUST BE A CURRENT BMWCCA MEMBER TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS SCHOOL*.
That means your membership must be valid at least until the date of the event.
You may apply for membership by calling (864) 250-0022 or go to https://cdn.bmwcca.org/static/join/index.html and pay by credit card to obtain your membership number which must be on your application form at registration.
ALL CARS MUST BE PRE-TECHED & COMPLETED FORM (Pre-Event Tech Inspection Form 2020-09-14.pdf ) SIGNED. Note the that the 2020 form does not require a shop inspection. Inspection must be carried out by a qualified individual who is familiar with the make and model of the vehicle. The participant is solely responsible for determining the inspector’s qualifications and abilities to evaluate the vehicle being inspected.
Driver must bring CAR, Helmet and COMPLETED PRE-TECH INSPECTION FORM to Tech Inspection in Pit Lane PRIOR TO REGISTRATION at the track.
A valid driver’s license is required at registration and you must sign the club waiver. We will provide you with your registration material including vehicle numbers and wristband. You MUST complete BOTH trackside tech & registration BEFORE attending the MANDATORY 8:30 a.m. Driver’s Meeting.
The Lime Rock Café (concession stand will be open). You may bring your own food and beverage or use the concession stand.
Entrants must be 18 years or older to drive and/or be a passenger in any car on the track. Only entrants/instructors/workers are allowed in a car on the track. Non-participating/non-working event guests are not allowed rides in student or instructor cars. (Lime Rock’s insurance requirements, not ours).
SNELL 2015, or 2020 SA, EA or M helmets are REQUIRED. SNELL 2010 helmets are now obsolete and not allowed. No exceptions - please check your helmet!
A limited number of helmets are available for rent.
For First Time Drivers, Loaner helmet rental fee will be refunded post-event.
Helmet availability is limited and is on a first come first served basis.
All cars must be muffled to meet Lime Rock Park’s regulations. Lime Rock's sound limit for BMW CCA events is 87dB. For information, contact Lime Rock at 860-435-5000.
Factory seatbelts, street legal harnesses, and 5 or 6-point competition harnesses and 4 point Schroth belts with anti-submarine feature are permitted. 4-point competition harnesses are not permitted. All must have metal-to-metal buckles and be in sound condition. Belts must be mounted using the factory mounting points and/or be mounted per the SCCA General Competition Rules. Equivalent restraints and seats must be provided for driver and passenger. ALL student's cars MUST have a passenger seat for an Instructor.
ATTENTION CONVERTIBLES, OPEN CARS, AND CARS WITH REMOVABLE ROOF SECTIONS: NO REFUNDS DAY OF EVENT IF YOU FAIL THE BMW CCA BROOMSTICK TEST - "The top of the roll bar shall be a minimum of two (2) inches above the top of the driver's (and passenger's) helmet with the driver (and passenger) seated normally and restrained by seat belt/shoulder harness. A plane (Helmet Reference Plane) drawn from the top (not including padding) of the roll bar to structural parts of the chassis of the front suspension strut/shock towers shall pass over the driver's (and passenger's) helmet."
CAMERAS: Any camera must be securely mounted INSIDE the car and additionally constrained with a safety tether. Mount must be of a design that will not present a safety hazard to any occupant of the vehicle. Hook & loop, Velcro, etc. type fasteners are NOT allowed. External mounted cameras are NOT allowed.
Any incident involving your vehicle, where damage occurs or injury occurs, Connecticut Valley Chapter BMW CCA, event organizers, and event instructors, shall not be held liable.
Any damage caused to the paddock or track, including safety barriers, is the responsibility of the participant. Note that the track may request payment on-site.
The driver’s school committee reserves the right to deny entry based upon vehicle type and/or condition at any time, up to and including the day of the event.
We DO NOT accept walk-ins or substitutes the day of the event.