2008
Car Control School
Have you
been thinking about attending one of our autocrosses but felt
a bit intimidated because you weren't really sure what to
expect? Do you have a young driver at your house that could
really use some training behind the wheel? Someone who might
not know how to handle a car in an emergency situation? Someone
who doesn't know the limits of a car's handling and what it
feels like when those limits are approached and/or exceeded?
Someone that just wants to be a better driver? Maybe that
someone is YOU??
If
so, then this school is for you and/or any driver looking to
improve their skills behind the wheel. Please note; THIS SCHOOL
IS TARGETED FOR DRIVERS WITH LITTLE OR NO HIGH-SPEED/AUTOCROSS
EXPERIENCE! We're not looking for experienced autocrossers hoping
for some additional "seat-time", we're looking for
drivers with little or no previous experience, interested in
improving their driving skills.
The
Houston Chapter BMW CCA will once again conduct a car control
school on April 18 & 19, 2008.
The
cost for the school is $75 and is for BMW members only (go to
www.bmwcca.org for information on joining the club).
This
registration fee will include:
A
classroom session from 7-9PM Friday evening, April 18th, at
BMW of Houston North (I-45 @ FM 1960). The Friday session is
MANDATORY for anyone driving on Saturday. Note: Snacks and soft
drinks will be provided on Friday.
· Driving practice at Houston Police Academy (HPA) begins
at 8:30AM Saturday, April 19th and will run until approximately
3:30PM. This will include braking, slalom, emergency lane change,
skid pad and other small group exercises. Lunch will be provided.
A
cadre of very experienced BMW, PCA and SCCA drivers will be
acting as in-car instructors. Helmets are NOT required for the
driving exercises on Saturday.
We
promise that you will come away from this weekend a better driver,
even if you never attend another event! It is a valuable experience
for any driver to have! We will run this event rain or shine
so be sure to watch the weather forecast. If rain is predicted,
bring an umbrella and/or a raincoat and since you will be asked
to empty any loose items from your car, you may also want to
bring a tarp or a plastic container to keep your personal belongings
dry.
Registration
forms for the school weekend will be available on the www.houston-bmwcca.com
website or at participating local BMW dealers.
To
download a Acrobat PDF version of the registration form CLICK
HERE
Registration
will be limited to the first 40 entries!! Entry forms must be
received and postmarked prior to April 15, 2008. You will be
notified of your acceptance into the school as soon as possible.
We expect this school to fill up quickly so don't procrastinate!
No refunds for cancellations will be offered.
There
will be a regularly scheduled autocross event on Sunday April
20th. If you would like information on how to register for this
fun event go to http://www.Houston-bmwcca.com/Autocross.htm
and select the On Line Registration button.
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