Midwestern Council April Driver School

Calling all Midwestern Council of Sports Car Clubs members, racers, and volunteers!

We are hosting the April 26th, 2025 Midwestern Council Driver's School at Blackhawk Farms Raceway. This school offers sessions for both Wheel-to-Wheel Closed-wheel cars and Open-Wheel Cars. Throughout the day, you'll be on the track or receiving instruction from our experienced instructors.

Wheel-to-Wheel Program

• Upon successful completion, participants will be eligible to receive a 2025 MC (MCSCC) Novice Competition License, allowing them to sign up for the Sunday race after the license ceremony.

Additional Schools for Novice License Holders

We highly recommend taking additional schools to gain valuable knowledge, experience, and enjoyment from racing.

How to Apply fro the Additional Scool as a Novice License Holder

To apply for the Driver's School, visit mcscc.motorsportreg.com and select the "Novice – Additional School" option. There's no need to pay for a Driver School Permit if you already hold a Midwestern Council license. Additionally, current MCSCC license holders are not required to attend the online classroom session. However, you can indicate your interest in attending the session using the "Note to Registrar" field during online registration. Please note that Novice License Signoffs are not provided for school events.

Wheel-to-Wheel Driver's School

The Wheel-to-Wheel Drivers School consists of two parts:

• Online Classroom: A mandatory online class and test will be held on Wednesday, April 16th via Zoom. The session will start at 5:30 PM (central time) and last approximately 2 hours. You will receive a link to the online test after the class. This classroom session covers essential information for passing the school, including flags, passing techniques, basic cornering techniques, and more.

• On-Track Training: All students are required to attend on-track registration on Friday, April 25th, 2025, between 5:00 PM and 6:00 PM (central time). Depending on track availability, the track gates may open later. Please arrive at the track before 7:45 AM on Saturday and prepare for a full day of learning and rewarding experiences.

The school fee is $395. A limited number of Track Time Only slots are available at $250.

THE FULL INFORMATION PACKET IS AVAILABLE HERE 2024 DS1 W2W Entry Packet.pdf

Instructions for Medicals: 

1. A current medical form is required before hitting the track as a Wheel-to-Wheel Student.
   • The MC 2025 form is available here (this is incomplete) 2024 Medical Form.pdf and can be uploaded (scan or photo) when you register.
2. Medicals are mandatory for Wheel to Wheel. 
   • Medicals are not required for HPDE or HSAX participation.
3. In addition to the MCSCC Medical Form, MCSCC recognizes and approves Medical Forms from the following Race Sanctioning/Governing Bodies:
   • SCCA, FIA, CASC, Skip Barber, VSCDA, SVRA, HSR, BMW CCA, FAA Approved Flight Medical, N.A.S.A, DMV CDL.
4. Please fill out the entire form. 
   • Please ensure you have completed the Name, Address, and DOB.
   • This is important, as it helps us identify students who might need additional paperwork.
5. A health professional must sign the medical form.
   • The physician examination portion of the Medical Form shall be completed by a currently licensed M.D., D.O., PA-C, or NP. Chiropractic Professionals are not acceptable Medical examiners at this time. 
6. Please cut the form once signed at the red line that states: "Remove below this line and submit to the Licensing Director" 
   • You will upload the lower section of the completed medical to MotorsportReg.com as part of your application.
   • We do not require you to send us the top of the form above the instructions to remove the lower portion of the medical form. 

Participation by young drivers (Minors):

• A full description of the Minor Participation Procedure is available here: https://www.mcscc.org/forms/MCSCC-Minor-Participation-Form.pdf 

MCSCC does NOT guarantee that a student will receive a wheel-to-wheel competition license. MCSCC has licensing reciprocity with other racing organizations, because of this, MCSCC considers the licensing standards and requirements of other organizations in addition to its own standards and requirements.

Applicable Standards:

1. The student has demonstrated a positive general attitude and sportsmanship. This includes traits such as being receptive to instruction, participating respectfully in group meetings, and executing the provided instruction.
2. The student has gained a satisfactory score on the Wheel-to-Wheel exam.
3. The student can demonstrate detailed knowledge of flags, race-start procedure, and all other aspects of a race weekend that are covered by the Exam.
4. The student has demonstrated composure, a good attitude, and Track Presence.
   • Track Presence is defined here as confidence, awareness, and the overall ability to cope with competition and high-speed driving.
5. The student has demonstrated competence with Shifting, Braking, and Cornering Techniques.
6. The student has demonstrated high-speed driving competence.
7. The student has demonstrated the Use of Hand Signals.
8. The student has demonstrated alertness (use of mirrors, monitoring gauges, and paying attention to corner stations).
9. The student has demonstrated competence and safety in Passing (situational awareness and execution).