Mon, Jul 26 - Tue, Jul 27, 2010

GVC Ultimate Driving School - Mosport Intl.

Canadian Tire Motorsport Park

About this event

 

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The Genesee Valley Chapter of BMW CCA is proud to offer a special 2-day HPDE at Mosport International Raceway Park in Bowmanville, Ontario.
The GVC has over 26 years of experience conducting HP driving schools, and is nationally recognized for its carefully structured, state-of-the-art, 2-day instructional program emphasizing driver skill development and safety.

Our highly trained and experienced in-car instructors coach participants at all levels of skill development, reinforcing the theory and practice of high performance driving taught in the classroom by one of our master classroom instructors. 
The knowledge and skills learned here will certainly carry over to “the street”, making you a more confident and safe driver.
Format of the Mosport HPDE
The format of this event is different from most HP car club driving schools.  The basic theme for the school is maximum track time for both students and instructors
Students: 
The school is aimed primarily at advanced and intermediate students. Highlights include: 
·         Only one student run group of no more than 40 cars. 
·         Personal instructor for each student who will work with them both days. 
·         Four half -hour student track sessions, including three “private” (student-only) sessions, and one “open” (students and un-assigned instructors) session, during which students will be coached in-car by their instructors. 
·         Three classroom sessions each day conducted by Derek Hanson, one of the most highly-regarded and knowledgeable HP driving instructors in North America.
·         Liberal passing rules that reduce the frustrating “trains” that pile up behind slower cars: 
o   Passing allowed on any straight with a point-bye.
o   Late passing into corners is allowed and expected.
o   Passing exercises will teach late passing techniques, and how to extend  braking zones into the entry of corners.
·         Students who have been signed-off to drive solo may also run with the instructors.
Instructors: 
Instructors are invited to join us for two days of open-track driving. Instructors will be assigned to no more than one student, and will instruct this student for 4 on-track sessions each day.   Skilled students may be signed-off to run solo after the first run session each day, and are also allowed to run with instructors in open-track.
The track is open for lapping by all instructors (and solo students) after the third student run group of the day.

We provide extensive written materials to help prepare you and your vehicle prior to coming to the track.  To make the experience more enjoyable for students and instructors new to Mosport, there will be a presentation the night before the event covering the schedule and curriculum of the driving school, route instructions to the track, the layout of the track facilities, where to go for help, and so forth.

Bonus
Features:
Track “Walk”:  A guided tour of the track led by the Classroom Instructor is held at the end of the first day.   You will car-pool in vehicles to selected corners, disembark to examine and discuss the track features on foot with the classroom instructor.
Socialize:  Join us Monday night for drinks and dinner at The Keg, a 10-min. drive from the Holiday Inn host hotel in Oshawa.  Mingle at the bar with other drivers, instructors, friends and family. Swap tall-tales and hair-raising track incidents, brag about how late you braked going into turn 8. Enjoy a great meal.
UDS Souvenir Shirts:  To commemorate the event and give you bragging rights back home, you will receive a limited edition Ultimate Driving School shirt to go along with the school tech sticker for your car.

Accommodations

GVC will be using the Oshawa Holiday Inn, located at 1011 Bloor Street East, Oshawa, Ontario (Exit 419 off the 401) as our “home base” for the Mosport event.  Check-in and vehicle tech is from 6-8 PM at the hotel on Sunday night for both students and instructors.


Reservations:   
1-800-HOLIDAY or 905-576-5101.  Inform them you are with the Genesee Valley Chapter BMW CCA.  Use the Code GVC to get our reduced group rate. Rooms are limited, so please make your reservations early.
 

Event Venue
Mosport International Raceway Park is a world-famous multi-track facility located north of Bowmanville, Ontario.   A former home of the Canadian F1 Grand Prix, Mosport features a 2.5 mile, 10 turn road course; a ½ -mile paved oval; a 1 km kart track; and the 1.5 mile Mosport Driver Development Centre. See the accompanying map.
 
Camping is allowed at no cost on the track grounds.  However, no security is provided.
 
For more information on the track and facilities, please visit:

Event requirements

 

Drivers:  Drivers must be at least 18 years old at the time of the event, and possess a valid state or national (foreign nationals) driver’s license.

Vehicles                                           

Cars of any marque are welcome* if they conform to our technical and safety requirements as detailed on our Tech Inspection form (see below).  This form must be completed and signed by a certified mechanic and by the driver, and presented at on-site check-in.

We specifically DO NOT allow the following:

1.      OPEN-TOP CARS (convertibles, roadsters, etc.) EXCEPT vehicles with manufacturer-certified roll-over protection.  Please email or call the Registrar if you are unsure whether your car is eligible, or have questions about this policy.

2.      TRUCKS, SUVs, or SAVs (including BMW X3, X5, X6, Porsche Cayennes, etc.)

3.      SINGLE-SEAT VEHICLES or VEHICLES LACKING A FRONT PASSENGER SEAT.  Instructors ride with all students, and must be provided safe seating in the car.

*GVC reserves the right at any time to disqualify any vehicle deemed unsuitable or unsafe for use in our school.


Enrollment: Up to 40 students primarily Advanced ('A' and 'B' level) and Intermediate ('C' Group ~5-20 days experience), preferably those who have been "signed off" to run solo at previous driving schools. Number of days of experience is approximate.  Instructor enrollment is limited to 75.


Registration fee: Includes Ultimate Driving School shirt

Students:  $349

Instructors:  $199

(US or CDN)

Registration Procedure

·        Registration is done on the Motorsportreg.com website.

·        Registration closes one week prior to the event. 

·        Registration after this deadline is only possible by special arrangement, and only if there are still slots available or late cancellations (call the Registrar).  

·        Registration is not complete until the application has been filled out and payment has been received.
 

Cancellations:  Fees are refundable before the deadline, subject to a 5% charge to cover billing.  Alternatively, fees can be credited toward a future GVC Driving School without billing charge.  Fees are non-refundable after the deadline unless another student is available to take the vacated slot.

Required Forms*

·        Tech Inspection Form:  When you have been accepted as a student for this event, you will receive an email confirmation.  Attached to that email will be a Pre-Event Safety Inspection (“Tech”) Form and a Medical Form (see below), also available by following this link: GVC Tech & Medical Form (.pdf).  

Please read these forms carefully well in advance of the event. 

The Tech form specifies the minimum requirements for your track vehicle.  You must have a competent professional mechanic inspect your car, make any needed repairs, and sign the Tech form to signify compliance.  The GVC reserves the right to reject any vehicle that is deemed unsafe for track use. 

·        Emergency Medical Information and Contact Form: This form is used to provide information to medical professionals in a medical emergency; by signing this form you are explicitly permitting the GVC to distribute this information to the appropriate medical personnel.  This form is for internal use only; it is retained only for a short period after the event, and then destroyed.

*You will not be allowed to participate in the school without first presenting completed and signed Tech / Medical forms at Check-in.  No car failing inspection may be used on the track until it is repaired and re-inspected.

Waivers:  At the time of check-in at the event and when first entering the track, all participants will be requested to sign waivers of liability, one for the GVC and BMW CCA, and another for the track.

Helmet:

·        A Snell-rated helmet (Snell 2000 or 2005, 'M' or 'SA', open or closed face) is required.

·        Loaner helmets are available only for guests taking demonstration rides with instructors.  Participants must bring their own helmet.

Questions?

For answers to questions regarding registration or our Driving Schools in general, please email the GVC registrar.

If you are an instructor for other chapters or car clubs, but have never instructed for us, please visit the
Instructing with GVC web page for information about how to become an instructor for the GVC.

Canadian Tire Motorsport Park

Bowmanville, ON
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Organizer

HPDE organized by

BMW CCA - Genesee Valley Chapter

Event over!