Fri, May 13 - Sun, May 15, 2022

Autobahn Country Club Windy City BMW HPDE 2022

Name: Autobahn Country Club Windy City BMW HPDE 2022
Start: 2022-05-13
End: 2022-05-15
Location: Autobahn Country Club

Autobahn Country Club

About this event

What we do at a Windy City BMW HPDE?

These High Performance Driving Events allow owners of sports cars / sports sedans the experience of safely driving their vehicle under conditions of higher speed with higher lateral g-forces and heavier braking loads than they encounter on the highway. They learn how well their car can perform and how to control them under these more demanding conditions. You don’t need a BMW attend.

Highlights -

Two days in your own car on a racetrack with four half hour on-track sessions scheduled per day
Register for just one day if your schedule won't allow for the full weekend of fun
Each driver will slot into one of three skill level groups - novice, intermediate or experienced/solo
Each group has strictly-enforced passing rules, since the HPDE is not a race, but a teaching/learning experience
Though the experienced/solo drivers have their own run group they get more track time since they can also run with the instructor group
Individual instructors will be assigned to novice drivers to help the new guys and gals acclimate to the event and learn the basics
Individual instructors will initially be assigned to intermediate drivers to help them bring up their skill levels

Pricing-

Instructors*

$175.00 for Friday with instructing on Saturday and Sunday

*Instructors drive for free on Sat/Sun only if instructing

Experienced**

$675.00 3-day registration for Friday, Saturday & Sunday

$600.00 2-day registration for Saturday and Sunday

$350.00 1-day registration which can be Friday, or Saturday or Sunday

**premium over/intermediate since you can also drive during the instructor secessions

Intermediate

$425.00 2-day registration for Saturday & Sunday

$300.00 1-day registration which can be Saturday or Sunday - Limited space

Novice

$425.00 2-day registration for Saturday & Sunday

$300.00 1-day Saturday only - Limited space

Non-member pay additional $60.00 for 1-year BMW CCA membership

BMW CCA Membership submitted once event registration closes

Event requirements

Required items to bring with you when signing in at registration

Completed Tech Inspection form.
Helmet to be checked.
Must be 18 years of age at the time of the event.

Vehicle Technical Inspection

BMW CCA HPDE regulations no longer allow chapters to sponsor pre technical inspections for track events. The tech sheet is required to be signed by the inspector and the participant and handed in at registration. You can take your car to be inspected at your dealership or your favorite independent shop. As a courtesy, we have arranged for two of the independent shops who in the past have sponsored our pre-tech inspections to provide that service. You must call for an appointment (no drop-ins!), the charge is $40 and as with all prior track event pre-techs the participant accepts all liability. The shops are 7th Gear Auto Repair at 501 Morse Ave in Schaumburg (224-659-3461) and Rauch Autocare at 33B LeBaron Street in Waukegan, IL 60085, (847-235-2204).

Complete the inspection no earlier than 4 weeks prior and not later than 2 weeks prior to the event to allow time for corrections to be performed on your vehicle if required.

Click here: TECH INSPECTION SHEET

Track Damages
You will be held personally responsible for damages to the track that may occur. For example, if you spill oil on the track, damage a tire wall or concrete barrier, Autobahn Country Club will bill Windy City BMW CCA for these damages. We will, in turn, ask you to reimburse us for this cost. This applies to any charges incurred for the use of tow trucks or ambulance above what we have agreed to in our contract with Autobahn Country Club for the event.

Helmets
Helmets must be Snell 2015 or 2020 later. SA- and M- ratings are both acceptable.

Cabriolets (convertibles)

Convertibles must have SCCA type rollover protection and hardtops.
Please email HPDE@windycitybmw.com for prior approval.

Race Prepped Cars

All cars in Novice and Intermediate Groups must have 2 seats. If you arrive in a car without 2 seats you will not be able to participate and there will be no refund.
All student cars must have equal restraints for instructor and driver.
Working mufflers are required.

Recommended Items to bring with you to the track