BMW CCA Club Racing

OktoberFest Club Racing School

27 Jul 2010 02:37:31 EST

Wednesday August 25 through Thursday August 26, 2010: Sponsoring Chapter: Badger Bimmers Chapter
The BMW CCA Club Racing School is an intensive 2-day course designed to transition the intermediate-to-advanced high-performance driving school driver from high performance driving events to open lapping days and/or club level racing. It is also an excellent school for those students looking for a new experience and who are interested in developing their skills past what can be taught at a regular Driving Event.

The cost of the Club Racing School is $495. If your payment is received on or before May 10th the cost will be $395.

The club race school focuses on situations inherent to racing and open track lapping as the majority of the on-track sessions will be 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 won’t get in the typical high performance driving school. Exercises include driving the entire track for multiple laps both two and three abreast to develop spatial awareness, setting up passes coming into corners at speed and passing while exiting corners which develop off-line competency and confidence, as well as practice race starts and open track sessions which combines all aspects of the learned material.

The method of track instruction is unique to the Club Race School 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 4-5 hours of classroom time per day. While the classroom sessions will support the on-track experiences, topics such a car preparation, mental preparation, physical preparation, qualifying, the benefits of practice sessions, car setup, 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.

All cars must be inspected prior to the event and must also pass tech on the day of the event. A driving school level helmet and a desire to learn and have fun are required.

Graduation from the 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 registrar and is not guaranteed.

All students should be prepared to submit their driving school history and up to two references. It is recommended that these items are submitted along with the club race school application. All supporting documents can be sent to Mike Clemens, Registrar at mclemens@execpc.com.

The club race school begins at roughly 7.30 AM and will end close to 5 PM on both days. Due to this, it is not possible to attend other Oktoberfest activities during the day on Wednesday and Thursday. It is not necessary to register for Oktoberfest if you only wish to participate in the race school; the provided wrist band will allow entry into the track on Wednesday and Thursday, although a student will need to check in on Tuesday.

Club Race at Las Vegas Club Track

23 Jul 2010 07:05:33 EST

Friday October 1 through Sunday October 3, 2010: Sponsoring Chapter: RoadRunner Chapter
More info soon.
Registration Date is not known yet.

North America Challenge Race at Eagles Canyon Raceway

21 Jul 2010 09:48:22 EST

Saturday October 9 through Sunday October 10, 2010: Sponsoring Chapter: Lone Star Chapter

Please join the Texas BMW CCA chapters to the North America Challenge race for the Eastern half of the US at Eagles Canyon Raceway in Slidell, TX (about an hour north of Fort Worth).

Schedule is TBD, but if we get a number of out of state racers, we will have 2 practices, qual, race Saturday and practice, qual, and 2 races Sunday. All races are 150% points races with it being the NAC race....so those of you chasing a National Championship you need to get to Texas!

Possible test day on Friday October 8. Cost is estimated at $150. Please indicate on your app if you are interested in the test day.

Registration opens August 1. Early bird pricing of $295 thru August 31. After that it will be $345.

Mail registration materials and check to club race chair.

Registration opens: Aug 1

BMW CCA Club Racing Classified Ad - Car for Sale

20 Jul 2010 12:00:00

2001 BMW M3 (E46) RACE CAR FOR SALE.....

ALL INFORMATION AND PICTURES ON FLICKR AT:

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MORE INFO

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BMW CCA Club Racing Classified Ad - Parts for Sale

20 Jul 2010 12:00:00

Complete KP spare parts race car, strong engine. spare parts $4500

Excellent 325i KP race car, crashed in the rain at Watkins Glen (one day after 1st place finish). Front frame rails, quarter panels, and hood bent, LR quarter panel crunched, otherwise very intact. The motor has a Korman ported to match head, with Schrick Cam and custom tuned chip, treated springs and rocker arms and custom oil baffle. Diff is a 4:10 custom ramped. Clutch is a full race lightweight set up with light weight flywheel. Custom Korman exhaust 3” oval pipe with SS Header. This was a $4,000 exhaust system. Springs are from Korman's stock of springs when he ran these cars for BWM on the Firehawk Series -- they were the best set up for the car without going to coilovers. Custom Valved Bilstiens. Also includes many E30 spares: brake pads, rotors, alternator, hoses, stuff galore.

Email Jack.Rich@kronos.com or call 781-367-4735

BMW CCA Club Racing Classified Ad - Trailers for Sale

30 Jul 2010 12:00:00

1999 Featherlite Model 3110 Aluminum 18' Open Trailer

2-3500# Rubber Torsion Axles

4-ST205/75R15 Goodyear Marathon Radials

15" 5 Hole Modular Steel Wheels

2 5/16" Coupler

D.O.T. Approved Lighting

2-6' Ramps Stored Underneath w/locks

4-Stainless Steel Swivel D-rings

Skid Resistant Extruded Aluminum Floor

3" I-Beams on 12" Centers

Standard 8'6" Overall Width-!7'6" Length

81" Between Fenders

Electric Brakes - Both Axles

Removable Fenders

Locking Tire Rack & Aluminum Storage Box

Spare Tire & Wheel

This trailer has spent all but the last year of its life in Southern California.

It only weighs 1,350 lbs. and tows easily behind an SUV.

Tires are like new and have always been stored indoors when not in use.

Located near South Haven, Michigan. Ready to go! $4,500.00

Photos & info: Keith (760) 212-1058 Kedott@aol.com

BMW CCA Club Racing Classified Ad - Items Wanted

27 Jul 2010 12:00:00

20' Bumper pull trailer. Respond to james@murphyarchitect.com