About this event
BMW CCA Heart of Dixie HPDE at Barber Motorsports Park
6040 Barber Motorsports Parkway
Leeds, AL 35094
May 11th-12th, 2024
Make plans to join us for our annual HPDE at Barber Motorsports Park! The goal of our HPDE is to teach driving skills on a closed road course that you can apply to your everyday driving. If you've never attended or are relatively new to the HPDE, as a safety-first focused event, we pair you with a seasoned instructor coupled with classroom instruction to help you learn the most from the event. This is not a racing event. You do not have to own a BMW to attend. Sign up today! We hope you will join us!
This year, we will also be doing a FREE Dinner/Social at the track Saturday night for all Students and Instructors!
Electronic Waiver
PRIOR TO REGISTERING PLEASE MAKE SURE YOUR MOTORSPORTREG PERSONAL INFORMATION IS CORRECT!
Run Group Duration: 30 minutes each (4 sessions per day per group)
Run Groups: 4 Run groups will consist of Instructor (I), Advanced Solo (A), Intermediate Solo and Intermediate Instructed (B), and Novice Instructed (C). You will be placed in the group based upon past HPDE experience.
INSTRUCTORS: YOU WILL ONLY BE ASSIGNED 1 STUDENT FOR THE WEEKEND
HPDE Instructor Registration Fee: $0
STUDENTS: Registration is on a first come, first served basis with preference given to Heart of Dixie BMW CCA members. If, in our judgement, you need an instructor based on your MSR profile experience and we do not have enough instructors, we will refund your registration fee.
HPDE Student Registration Fee:
Now - March 8th 2024 for BMW CCA members is $600, non BMW CCA members is $655
March 9th, 2024 - April 12th, 2024 for BMW CCA members is $625, non BMW CCA members is $680
April 13th, 2024 - May 3rd, 2024 for BMW CCA members is $655, non BMW CCA members is $710
ONE DAY ONLY OPTION:
April 13th, 2024 - May 3, 2024 for BMW CCA members is $400, non BMW CCA members is $450
One day is for Saturday OR Sunday only.
*** Your BMW CCA membership number must be on your MSR profile and current to qualify for the member rate. We reserve the right to charge the non-member rate automatically if there is no valid BMW CCA membership number on your account and you register at the member rate.
NOTE: ALL INSTRUCTED RUN GROUPS ARE IN-CAR INSTRUCTION ONLY. THIS MEANS ALL PARTICIPANTS ASSIGNED AN INSTRUCTOR WILL HAVE THE INSTRUCTOR RIDE WITH YOU IN THE RIGHT SEAT. SIGNING UP FOR THE EVENT MEANS YOU AGREE TO THIS. NO REFUNDS WILL BE OFFERED AFTER APRIL 12th, 2024.
Students and instructors have the option to purchase an event t-shirt for $25. When considering your size, note that the t-shirts are trim fit.
Hotel Information:
The closest hotel for the event is the Hampton Inn, 310 Rex Lake Rd. Leeds, Alabama. BMWCCA Discounted Rate (Rate applies to Friday May 10th to Sunday May 12th) The Hampton Inn is 1/4 mile from Barber's entrance. Make your reservations early as the discounted rate expires April 12th!!!!!
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Event requirements
In order to attend our event, you must meet the following requirements:
- Have a valid driver's license (if you are under 18 years of age, please see additoinal requirements below)
- Have a Snell 2015 or newer certified helmet (M ratings OK) - No loaner helmets this year!
- Vehicles with integrated retractable factory hardtops (not removable) are not considered convertibles
- Convertibles MUST meet the specifications noted below - No factory roll bars meet the minimum safety standard
- All Instructors MUST be approved by our Chief Instructor, Chris Kniseley
- To download forms and find information for first time attendees, go to the Driver Education section of Heart of Dixie website
- Forms MUST be completed prior to check-in at Barber Motorsports Park
- Vehicles must comply with Barber Motorsports Park 104 dB sound level maximum
- You are responsible for any damages to the Barber Motorsport Park facility and are paid before you leave the track
Minors (under 18):
- You must email the Chief Instructor prior to registration, Chris Kniseley
- Minor drivers enrolled in any BMW CCA driving school are required to have a full Operator/Drivers license (at least 16 in Alabama) that does not require another qualified party to be a passenger in the vehicle
- Approval of registration for drivers under 18 is at the sole discretion of the organizers
- Any driver under 18 years of age must have a parent or legal guardian sign a Minor Waiver form ONSITE at the event
- Parent or legal guardian must remain at Barber Motorsports Park during the event
- No refunds at the event for failing to comply
Convertibles:
Factory Retractable (not removable) Hardtop Convertibles will be allowed.
The Heart of Dixie BMW CCA is required to conform to the National BMW CCA HPDE rules. National will allow convertibles with the following specifications:
- No factory roll bars meet the minimum safety standard
- An SCCA approved 6-point cage with log book
- 5 or 6-point racing harnesses/seat belts
- Arm Restraints are required for cars with a cage and a soft top
- Car must be run with the top in the up or on position
- All entrants with a convertible must contact the Chief Instructor, Chris Kniseley, for approval before registration
- Any questions regarding the use of a convertible MUST be resolved before registration. If you arrive at the track with an unapproved car that does not meet these specifications you will be turned away without a refund.
Tech Inspections:
Have your vehicle tech inspected within 30 days of arriving at the track. Inspections must be performed by a qualified mechanic.
Car Sharing:
- Same run group: First Driver, full price. Second Driver, $200.00.
- Different run group: Both Drivers, each full price.
Electric Vehicles
- Due to some recent (late 2023) safety discussions at the National Level, effective immediately, we cannot allow and Electric Vehicles to participate in BMW CCA Track Driving Events.
