May 21-23 - Shenandoah Circuit
Registration through Motorsportreg.com
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May 21-23 - Shenandoah Circuit
Registration through Motorsportreg.com
I can read the words (did so more than once), but nevertheless need some clarifications, please. On-line vs snail mail postmark references have me confused. So, we register via Motorsports site starting a second or two after 9am on the registration opening date, right? But the text refers to postmarks (i.e., the mention of deciding who is first in line for over-subscription situations). Of course my point of reference is the two stage, "old" Drivers School system. Can we get a clarification about the "new" system...will it be ALL on-line (apart from mailing a check)? And we don't even start until early April? Thanks.
2010 registration instructions will be updated.
Thanks...much appreciated.
2010 PRICE DECREASE! Shenandoah School is now $185/day!*
The National Capital Chapter (NCC) operates two types of driving schools: Drivers' Schools and Car Control Clinics. *While the methods of instruction and the target audience for these schools differ, they share a common goal of giving*you the opportunity to develop and improve your skills as a driver and to strengthen your knowledge of your car's abilities so that you will be prepared for any situation you may encounter on the highway.
Our schools are not racing schools. *Our focus is on skills, not speed, and our overriding concern is with your safety and that of your car. *We select our school instructors very carefully, not simply for their technical knowledge and accomplishments as drivers, but also for their abilities to impart that knowledge to their students in a clear, concise, and professional manner.
Your BMW is an amazingly capable car. *At a National Capital Chapter driving school, you will be able to realize your car's capabilities, learn the limits of those capabilities under controlled conditions and practice the skills needed to control your car safely within those limits.*
Drivers' Schools
The primary goal of these schools is to develop and hone your car-control skills. *It is not to drive fast, although speed will come with improving skills. *We seek to produce not necessarily the fastest, but the most proficient drivers possible.
Each drivers' school consists of driving sessions on the track and at the skidpad, as well as classroom sessions. *During your on-track sessions, you will be driving the full track at progressively higher speeds throughout the school. *An in-car instructor will work with you to help you improve your driving mechanics. *Braking, cornering *and accelerating techniques are refined continuously during your on-track sessions.
Skidpad sessions will allow you to begin to master the skill of controlling your car at the limits of adhesion. You will learn how to control understeer (when your front tires lose adhesion) and oversteer (when your rear tires lose adhesion). *The skills learned here will not only be invaluable on the track, they may well save your car - and your life - on the highway.
Classroom sessions present the underlying mechanics of your car's behavior and how your inputs as a driver affect it. *We present basic driving theory, the physics of car behavior (i.e., the "why it works" of driving) and discussions of the techniques of advanced car control.
No single drivers' school will ever convey all there is to learn about driving. *In this sense, our drivers' schools are part of a continuous learning environment, one that requires several years of attendance at dozens of schools before proficiency is attained. *Even at that, there is always something more to learn, something additional on which to work. *Acquiring driving skills is a process that is never completed.
About Our Instructors
Our instructors come from two basic driving backgrounds: accomplished drivers' school students and successful amateur (e.g., SCCA) racers. *Regardless of their backgrounds, our instructors conform to a uniformly high standard of competence, professionalism and enthusiasm for teaching.
Candidates selected from our student roster have a documented record of achievement. *Candidates applying from a racing background must have comparable skills and experience. *We note that the requirements for a successful racer and those for a successful instructor are not necessarily the same, as the sole ability to drive fast is about the most minor qualification we seek in an instructor. *Therefore, as part of the qualification process, we apply a series of student instruction simulations (using our instructors as the "students") to ensure that the candidate understands not only how to drive, but how to teach as well. *We also ensure that candidates display impeccable attitude and driving etiquette and are successful in making the transition from "race-mode" to "school-mode."
Our current instructors' driving experience ranges from five years to twenty-five years. *Our "average" instructor has been driving on the track for 11.5 years and has been instructing for 6 years. *We draw our instructors from twelve BMW CCA chapters, the SCCA, PCA, and other marque clubs. *We select our instructors very carefully to ensure that every student receives the best possible instruction from the safest, most professional and most knowledgeable people we can find. *We are very proud of our instructor corps and we trust that you will share that pride.
This event offers online registration and payment through MotorsportReg.com.
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Does this school have the class that allows convertibles without roll cages? (HPDE?)
Is this a BMW only event, or can someone with any brand of car that qualifies take the course? My girl doesn't drive a stick or a Bimmer, but definitely needs the class! (Me too, but I've got the BMW). Thanks!
Other cars are allowed at HPDEs. I have seen everything from a Toyota Camry to a Posche GT3 at the track.
Thanks! My girl needs more experience with her Corolla. Chees!-Nick
Any special requirements for cars participating? Basically am I going to need to have anything on the car safety wired, or anything else in order to get through safety inspection?
I see this on motoreg:
"Cars must be inspected by a qualified service facility before the event. A properly completed tech inspection form (supplied) must be presented at the track. It is your responsibility to ensure that your car is safe and roadworthy."
On you typical new 335i would there be any changes necessary during the inspection?
I would replace your brake fluid but other than that you should be OK once you get your car tech'd.
Does your 335 have an oil cooler?
Contact David Ortiz (Chief Tech Inspector) at odortiz@yahoo.com if you have further questions.
When does registration open?
Yea, have the oil cooler and the fluids are fresh. Is there some list of qualified service facilities?
http://www.nccbmwcca.org/content.php...ech-Inspection
You are not limited to those listed.
Can someone give my a brief outline of the schedule?
I'm trying to decide between doing the one day vs two days but can't see what each day covers.
Thanks.
It is highly recommended that you attend both days. The schedules are very similar on Saturday and Sunday. However, the speeds will pick up through the event as students become more comfortable with the skills and course. Further, the material and classroom instruction will build upon the first day. So, if you can only attend one day, it should be Saturday, but you will receive the greatest benefit if you attend both days.
Thanks everyone for the replies. I'm thinking about doing both days now.
What times do these days start and end? I can't seem to find detail listing any where. Are they 9 to 5?
Is there a link I can go to to get more detailed information?
You want to be in the paddock by 7:00am or so to unload your car and get in line for Tech inspection. Tech ends at 8:00AM. You also need to turn in paperwork, get Group numbers and put them in your windows - all before the Driver's Meeting at 8:00AM. Depending on your run group - you can expect the day to end around 4:30PM.
Sorry if I missed this somewhere else on the site. I chose the "mail a check" (not electronic) option for payment. To whom and to where do I send it? Or will I get an email with that info? If I missed the obvious posting...just point me there. Thanks.
Is it full? I would really like to go. How do I find out? It says 58 people registered already, but I assume it would say full if you couldn't register. It closes today at 11 pm. Please get back to me!
ok, I did. Hope to see you guys there. Today was my first autox and I loved it. Gonna do everything I can.
When do I need to pay by?
In the old registration process, there was a link for the inspection form. Where is it now?
Go to the Chapter Programs menu (upper left of page), scroll down to Driving Schools.
All the forms are on the right side of the page.
http://www.nccbmwcca.org/content.php?120-driving-school
I'm probably going to drop out, so that will open up a slot for each day.
For some reason the tech inspection page http://www.nccbmwcca.org/content.php...ech-Inspection is giving me this error "you do not have permission to access this page". When I schedule my inspection at Curry's what form do I need to give them to fill out?
Hmm, not working for me either.
The forms are available here though. http://www.nccbmwcca.org/content.php?120-driving-school
MikeB
/confirmed. Odd that the other articles are OK. I'll work on it.
EDIT: Give it another go.
Tried it... I can get to the tech inspection page, but not to the tech inspection pdf form. I get this error:
"vBulletin Message Your submission could not be processed because a security token was invalid. If this occurred unexpectedly, please inform the administrator and describe the action you performed before you received this error."
does anyone know someone i could call about being able to do this event, since i use hand controls? the only two numbers i found were for registration questions and neither answered my calls.
Have you tried the chief instructor? Pete Read pete.read@boeing.com 703.533.7804
Only issue I see is whether you can safely give point-bys, but this is certainly not my call.
I registered for Sunday only a long time ago due to a conflict on Saturday. Is that really going to be a problem? I suppose I could switch to Saturday and cancel my conflict if there are spots still available. What should I do here?
My brake fluid was new October 2009 and I only have 4200 miles of light driving. Do I really need to have the fluid replaced or am I good up to 12 months?