Sandlapper HPDE at CMP- Todd Newcomer Memorial
Carolina Motorsports ParkAbout this event
The Sandlapper Chapter BMW CCA would like you to join us for our drivers education school of 2024 at Carolina Motorsports Park. This school will take place October 25 through the 27th, 2024. You do not have to have a BMW.
We will be hosting special events celebrating Octoberfest AND Halloween this year. Racers, Instructors and Students can all participate.
***** Instructors and Students -Please make sure your Motorsportsreg Bio is up to date. Include detail so we can properly verify your experience. Your registration status will be " NEW" until we verify CCA membership and your credentials.
2024 Student Registration Fees:
Sandlapper BMW CCA members $375
BMW CCA members $375
Nonmembers $400 (includes a one year membership with BMW CCA)
Included in the registration fee is a catered cook out Saturday night, you can add a guest for just $15. Kids under 12 eat for free. Spend some time meeting your Instructors & the Racers, do some bench racing, just have fun. Iced tea will be provided, otherwise, BYOB.
An advanced development day is also scheduled for Friday, October 25, 2024. It is available for all instructors who are working the weekend with us and a limited number of very experienced students. There is an additional fee for students to attend,Instructors fee is FREE!!!. Friday students will be by invite only, we will be sending email invitations after registration opens.
Advanced Students- Please- be honest with your resume, we had some unfortunate issues in 2021 and do not want a repeat. Advanced students should have at least 10 Instructed weekends under their belt, and be predictable and know all flags and procedures on the track
Novice Students- We will have in car instruction.
NaroEscape Motorsports will be at the track beginning Friday morning. If you need a helmet, gloves, shoes, brake pads or anything else track car related, contact them and place a will call order. They will also have helmets and accessories you can try on and buy at the track. You can click the link to their website, or call Bob ahead of time for will call orders.
Vehicles with integrated retractable factory hardtops are now allowed to participate in BMWCCA HPDE events
Due to BMW CCA national requirements we have had to make some changes to pricing. Each nonmember registration will include one year of membership with the BMW CCA. The Sandlapper Chapter BMW CCA will handle all necessary filings once your registration is complete. Please be patient as the necessary information will not be submitted until registration for this event has closed.
There are 3 hotels in Camden, you might try them to find the lowest rate. There are also some really nice B & B's locally. There is a Super 8 in Lancaster that is the same distance from the track, and much cheaper.
This event is sponsored by;
BMW of Hilton Head
Taylor BMW
Contact Suspension Engineering
Wright Auto Works
Event requirements
- All students must be 16 or older and have a non restricted drivers license.
- If you ar registering as a non member, or do not have your member number, enter all zeros if you find required field.
- All participants must have a Snell 2015 or newer closed face helmet. Motorcycle helmets are not allowed per Carolina Motorsports Park.
- The club may have a few loaner helmets available, but it will be on a first come basis.
- All student cars participating in the weekend event must have a passenger seat and appropriate restraints
- All student cars must have equal restraints for driver and instructor.
- Confirmed participants will receive a confirmation package via email, at least two weeks prior to the event, containing the medical, technical inspection, and other materials you will require prior to the school. These documents must be presented at check in.
- Your technical inspection form should be completed by a qualified shop, we will not do tech inspections at the track, your instructor will do a loose object inspection after the morning meet and greet.
- Instructors- You MUST have and use a working communicator! If you need one, contact us, and we can try to help you out.
- Camping is allowed at the track, and they have 20 (free) and 30 (for a fee) amp service. There are ample rest rooms and showers on site. You casn reserve sites and electric on the CMP Site
- Please note- Any track damages billed to Sandlapper BMWCCA caused by you, will be your responsibility.
