The Bimmerworld BMW CCA Club Race School focuses on situations inherent to racing and open track lapping as the majority of the on track sessions are held with other cars next to, in front of, and behind you at all times. This introduces the students to traffic, passing, and driving lines that they do not see in the typical high performance driving school. Exercises include driving the entire track for multiple laps both two and three cars abreast to develop spatial awareness, setting up passes coming into corners at speed and passing while exiting corners. These exercises, plus practice race starts and open track sessions, are designed to develop off-line competency and confidence, and combine all aspects of the learned material.

The Bimmerworld BMW CCA Club Race School method of track instruction is unique in that instructors do not ride along with the students during the on track sessions. The instructors, who are primarily composed of seasoned racers, observe the students while driving their own cars. This allows the instructor to develop a greater sense of how a student is improving with respect to spatial and situation awareness, different lines, and traffic. The on track sessions are supported by 4+ hours of classroom time per day. While the classroom sessions support the on track experiences, car preparation, mental preparation, physical preparation, qualifying, the benefits of practice sessions, car setup topics, etc. are also presented to the students for discussion. The school is designed as a learning experience and not a speed contest. The emphasis is on driver development, so race prepared cars are not required and neither are driving suits, racing seats or harnesses. The Bimmerworld BMW CCA Club Racing School is open to Advanced Driver School students and Instructors only.

Completion of the Bimmerworld BMW CCA Club Racing School does not automatically qualify you for a BMW CCA Club Racing license, but if you meet the experience and other requirements you will be eligible for a rookie license and the opportunity to join the ranks of BMW CCA Club Racing. Please note that acceptance to the club race school is at the discretion of the event chair and Club Race School Chief Instructor, and is not guaranteed.

Primary Contact Person: Dennis Pippy

Primary Contact Email: dpippy@comcast.net

Sponsoring Chapter: National Capital Chapter

Special Info: Club Race School participant vehicles must conform to NCC Driver School requirements with the exception of a required passenger seat and harness. Participants must be at least 18 years old and possess a valid driver's license. Registration is restricted to BMW CCA members. Please include your BMW CCA membership number in your Profile. NCC BMW CCA does not allow convertibles of any kind nor SAV/SUVs at our on-track events. Spec Miatas are acceptable if they have a full roll-cage, permanently attached hard-top and current SCCA log book. They must also comply with all vehicle Technical Inspection requirements.

Regular Price: $495

Refund Policy: Cancellations will be accepted until two weeks prior to the start date of an event. Any cancellation received on or prior to the respective cancellation date will be charged a $25.handling fee. Any cancellation request following the cancellation date may be subject to forfeiture of the entire entry fee if the Registrar is unable to fill your slot.

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Payment Method: Pay by Check Participants must register on this web site, and then mail a check to the event registrar. Checks should be made out to: National Capital Chapter and them mailed to: Dennis Pippy, 7974 Pinnacle Ridge Dr. Manassas, VA 20112