GGC ///M Club Day

BMW CCA Golden Gate Chapter
Saturday January 21, 2023
BMW Performance Center, Thermal, CA
61st Ave and Tyler Street. Thermal, CA 92274
 

The Golden Gate Chapter is headed to the BMW Performance Center West at the Thermal Club near Palm Springs, CA for a ///M Club Day event on January 21, 2023! The Performance Center provides current ///M cars, instructors, gas, tires, and lunch at a fantastic facility at a private race track. All you have to do is get yourself there and be ready to drive.

During our Club Day event, you'll focus on improving your driving skills and having a blast on the track through a combination of driving exercises, classroom instruction, and competitive events. You will NOT need a helmet or any previous driving school experience. Any skill level is welcome!

This Club Day is a special program designed by the Performance Center staff specifically for our chapter. You'll have instruction on proper driving position, vehicle dynamics, car-control skills, weight-transfer, oversteer/understeer, and improved vision in the classroom and on the track. The day will be divided into morning and afternoon sessions which will mix skill exercises and competitive events. This will include sessions on the skid pad, track, autocross, and more!

We will be driving current ///M cars for this event. No guarantees on the exact models available, but should include the M3, M4, and M5. Session contents and cars are subject to change!  The cost for this event is $790 for a single seat in a car. The car is shared with another participant. If you would like the car to yourself, the cost will be $1580.The cost includes all the consumables on the car (car included) as well as lunch at the Performance Center.

We'll meet at the Performance Center West at 0800 on Saturday, January 21, 2023 and should end around 17:00.

If you're not currently a member and wish to join us at the Performance Center, please contact Mike Gessner at mikegessner@ggcbmwcca.org for instructions!

THE DETAILS:

• All drivers MUST be BMW CCA members OR attend with a club member who pays for the event. Payment for all school attendees must come from a club member GGC members will have priority for registration until November 15, 2022
• Each BMW CCA member can bring one or more non-members under their membership/registration/payment
• All drivers must be at least 18 years old and have a valid driver's license
• The cost for this event is $790 for a single seat in a car. The car is shared with another participant. If you would like the car to yourself, the cost will be $1580.The cost includes all the consumables on the car (car included) as well as lunch at the Performance Center
• Travel expenses, meals, and lodging costs are the responsibility of the attendees and ARE NOT included in the registration fee
• You do not have to own a BMW or M-car to attend this event. But fair warning, be prepared to purchase one after the event :)

EVENT REQUIREMENTS: 

• As of this writing, we will observe the BMW Performance Center's guidelines on COVID-19 protocols.  
• Completed applications will be accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis. Applications will be considered complete upon receipt of both registration and full payment.
• Non-driving guests are welcome but they may NOT ride in the cars on track with the participants. Non-driving guests may be allowed to ride with the instructors or ride over to the event area to take photos or videos. However, that is at the discretion of the performance center staff, so no guarantees.
• Do not make final, non-refundable travel arrangements to this event until you are confirmed into the event in writing (via email) from the event coordinator. Neither the Golden Gate Chapter nor the BMW CCA will reimburse any registrant or be responsible in any way at any time for any travel-related expenses incurred by participants to this event.