About this event
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REGISTRATION EXTENDED UNTIL MIDNIGHT TUESDAY MAY 28 - DON'T MISS OUT!
This page is for Driver School registration ONLY. If you are a Club Racer, please go here to register and pay.
THIS IS A VERY SPECIAL YEAR - 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF NJ BMW CCA DRIVER SCHOOLS!
Please come join us for our traditional annual June Club Race/Driver School to benefit the Westlake School to be held at our home track at New Jersey Motorsports Park in Millville, NJ. The event will be held on Thunderbolt Raceway, which is a 14 turn, 2.25 mile road course designed by the owners of VIR with help from the legendary Carroll Shelby. Since 2008 a number of professional racing series have held events at Thunderbolt Raceway. This is a perfect spectator event given the proximity of the track to the majority of our members, the excitement of Club Racing and the joy of the kids from the Westlake School who come as our guests. Take a personal day and come out to the track!
Driver School: We anticipate a full school for this event based on our success of past years. To accommodate the maximum number of students possible, there may be a greater range of driving skills than usual in each group. If you send a payment and we cannot accommodate you, you will receive a full refund (i.e., a cancellation fee will not be assessed). As always, acceptance preference is based upon the date your payment is received by the registrar. REGISTER EARLY TO SECURE YOUR PLACE IN THE SCHOOL!
50th Anniversary Celebration: The NJ chapter was the first chapter in BMW CCA to hold a driver school starting in 1974. Scott and Fran Hughes started it all (and started Club Racing!) and will be joining us for this celebration. We will have a banquet Monday evening in the Officer's Club at Thunderbolt. Further details are still being planned but do not miss this special event.
Spectators: You are welcome to attend the event and watch - no charge for spectators and we may be able to get you a ride on track with an instructor! You are welcome to stay for the banquet on Monday night, we ask for a $40 contribution. We hope you can join us.
Early registration discount until May 3rd!
$580 Early-bird Registration fee if registered by May 3rd
$610 Registration fee If registered and paid by May 17th
$640 if registered after May 17th
$650 Non-member fee
Event requirements
NOTE: HELMETS MUST BE SNELL 2015 OR SNELL 2020 AND MUST BE CLOSED FACE.
Participants must be at least 18 years old and possess a valid driver’s license. Per requirements of BMW CCA national office, all STUDENT participants must be members of BMW CCA. Please include your BMW CCA membership number in your Profile. If you are not yet a BMW CCA member, once you register as a Non-member we will forward your information to the national office for you to become a member.
NJ 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.
Note that all after-market tinting must be approved in advance by the Chief of Tech. Failure to obtain pre-approval may result in your car failing Tech Inspection and loss of your registration fee.
Any damage caused to the paddock or track, including safety barriers, is the responsibility of the participant. Note that the track may collect payment on-site.
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 $25.00 handling fee. Any cancellation request following the cancellation date is subject to forfeiture of the entire entry fee if the Registrar is unable to fill your slot. If your slot is filled, only the $25 handling fee will apply. If you are a “no show” at the event, no refund will be given. All cancellations must be communicated in writing via e-mail or letter through the Registrar. If NJ/NY BMW CCA must cancel an event for any reason, registrants will be provided a full refund; however, NJ/NYBMW CCA will not be liable for any charges or costs registrants may incur other than the registration fee. Refunds will be issued following the event.
