10/20/2018 - 10/21/2018 - ///M Club Day @ BMW Performance Center (SC)

[DougV]

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[DougV]

The National Capital and Tarheel Chapters are headed back to the BMW Performance Center in Greer, South Carolina on October 20th and 21st for our last two ///M Club Day driving events of 2018. As always, the Performance Center provides current model ///M cars, instructors, gas, tires, lunch and a first-class facility for a fun-filled day at the track. Just show up ready to drive!
NOTE: Due to high demand for our ///M Club Day events the past couple of years, we have scheduled two days back-to-back for our Spring weekend. Both Saturday and Sunday schools will be the same program. Applicants are welcome to sign up for either day or both days.
The focus of this event is on improving your driving skills and having fun through a combination of driving exercises, classroom instruction and competitive events. No helmets or previous driving school experience is required. All skill levels are welcome and encouraged to attend.

This school is a special program designed by the Performance Center staff specifically for the National Capital and Tarheel chapters. It will be similar to previous ///M Club Day events, which have included instruction on proper driving position, vehicle dynamics, car-control skills, weight-transfer, oversteer/understeer and improved vision. The day is divided into morning and afternoon sessions which mix skill exercises and competitive events, including skid pad wet/dry courses, braking and handling practice, autocross and more.

We will be driving current model BMW ///M Cars for this event. Please note that the Performance Center staff continually makes changes to this program, so session contents and the ///M cars available may vary from one school to the next.

Our event hotel is the Greenville Marriott. The special BMW rate includes the breakfast buffet for up to two people plus Internet service. Register at:www.marriott.com/GSPAP and enter BMW as the Corporate code. The Marriott has a great lobby bar for getting together after the driving and dinner events. Remember, no food service is available for breakfast Saturday morning at the Performance Center.

Tentative Schedule:
Friday October 19, 2018

• 6:45 AM - Meet and sign-in at the Manassas Cracker Barrel, just off I-66W
• 7:00 AM - NoVa Convoy leaves for Greer, SC
• 4:00 PM - Visit / Tour BMW Foundation
• 6:30 PM - Group Dinner @ Barley's in Greenville

Saturday, October 20, 2018

• 8:00 AM - Meet @ Performance Center
• 8:15 AM - Drive day begins
• 5:00 PM - Drive day ends
• 6:00 PM - Group Dinner @ Blue Ridge Brewing Company in Greer

Sunday October 21, 2018

• 8:00 AM - Meet @ Performance Center
• 8:15 AM - Drive day begins
• 5:00 PM - Drive day ends

The Fine Print. Please read carefully!!!

• All drivers must be BMW CCA members or attend with a club member who pays for the event. In other words, the payment for all school attendees must come from a club member. More information is available by contacting the event coordinator.
• NCC and Tarheel chapter members have first acceptance priority until May 1, 2018. After that date, slots will be open first-come, first-served to all qualified BMW CCA members.
• The NCC and the Tarheel event coordinators accept applicants into this school through the MotorsportReg.com registration site.
• Each BMW CCA member can bring one or more non-member(s) under their membership/registration/payment.
• Contact BMW CCA Headquarters to become a member of the NCC and/or Tarheel chapters for priority acceptance.
• Acceptance into this event will be made on or about August 1st, 2018 by the event coordinators.
• Registration on this site does not constitute acceptance into this event. It places you in the registration queue and on the wait list.
• All drivers must be at least 18 years old and have a valid driver's license.
• The cost of $750.00 per day per driver and includes driving Performance Center ///M cars, tires, gas, instructors and lunch at the Performance Center.
• Travel expenses, meals and lodging costs are the responsibility of the attendees and not included in the $750.00 event registration fee.
• You do not have to own a BMW or M-car to attend this event. (However, be prepared to purchase one when you return home after the event.)
• BMW Foundation tours will be available at the discretion and schedule of the Foundation.

Directions to NoVa convoy start:
From the Washington, DC, Beltway (I-495)

• Take I-495 to I-66 west.
• Exit at 47B (north 234).
• Turn right at traffic light onto Battleview Parkway to the Cracker Barrel.

From the Baltimore Beltway (I-695)

• Take I-95 south to I-495 west.
• Follow the directions above.

Register here.

[Topdwnz]

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Hi Doug. I want to register for the October school. It appears I need to ente my credit card info in order to get in the waiting list. When do they actually charge the card for the fee? We spoke at the CCA event today at Sterling BMW. I’m concerned getting charged and for some unforeseen reason, I have to cancel and then get a credit back on my card. How does that work?

Thanks....Jack

[DougV]

Hi Doug. I want to register for the October school. It appears I need to ente my credit card info in order to get in the waiting list. When do they actually charge the card for the fee? We spoke at the CCA event today at Sterling BMW. I’m concerned getting charged and for some unforeseen reason, I have to cancel and then get a credit back on my card. How does that work?

Thanks....Jack

Hi Jack - Nice talking with you the other day.

I don't charge the cards until late August or first part of September. Your registration now does not have any financial obligation. Hopefully, it puts this event on your calendar for October. I will notify everyone starting in August about admittance into the school and let you know ahead of time when I charge your credit card.

Also, I don't read this Board very often. Please feel free to email me directly at any time with any questions.

Best, Doug
EstorilMCoupe@NCCBMWCCA.org