Calabogie 2008

[msix]

BMW CC Ottawa has the registration for their Calabogie events up and running.

One day Performance Driving School: May 12, 2008
Two/three day Performance Driving School / Club Race: July 18, 19, 20, 2008

For more information and links to the registration forms go here:
http://bmwccottawa.org/

[Lee]

I'll be there.

I suggest to people who never drove that track to try it at least once. That's a rollercoaster of a track that could well be our Canadian Nurburgring. You might spend a whole weekend just learning the sequence of corners (23 of them).

Those who already drove it know how fun it is.

Lee

[mightydread]

I'll be there.

I suggest to people who never drove that track to try it at least once. That's a rollercoaster of a track that could well be our Canadian Nurburgring. You might spend a whole weekend just learning the sequence of corners (23 of them).

Those who already drove it know how fun it is.

Lee


love that track too!!!!

[Hugo]

What about the racing school in Calabogie? Is it the same week-end?

[Lee]

Racing school is May 3rd and 4th. I'll be there.

Lee

[sebdavid]

Lee, that means you won't be at SpringFling? :-(

I'm considering Calabogie in May. Might be my only chance this summer. Do you guys think 300$ is expensive for one day at Calabogie? Do you think I should wait and go there in August, running the risk of going to a standard lapping day with no instruction, but having two days to learn the track?

[Lee]

Indeed, I will do the MCO raceschool on May 3rd and 4th. You can attend the Calabogie event hosted by Audi in June, or the one hosted by Ottawa in July.

[sebdavid]

Nope, I can't, I won't be here in June or July in all likelihood. So it's either May or August for me. Therefore, one day in May with a group I can trust to teach me properly, or two days in August with a generic lapping day organization.

[mightydread]

Racing school is May 3rd and 4th. I'll be there.

Lee
kee, this is a racing school for mco or bmwcca??? when is the next racing school for bmwcc ???

thanx
mikie

[Lee]

Hi Mike

It is MCO's Race School. I doubt now that any BMWCC Race School will happen as FSAQ was way too slow at setting up guidelines. As far as I know, it might be the only race school of the season. There might be some room left at MCO's school.

[mightydread]

Hi Mike

It is MCO's Race School. I doubt now that any BMWCC Race School will happen as FSAQ was way too slow at setting up guidelines. As far as I know, it might be the only race school of the season. There might be some room left at MCO's school.
so i quess the only bmwcca racing school will be in september at the octoberfest???

mikie

[Lee]

so i quess the only bmwcca racing school will be in september at the octoberfest???

mikie

There's one held in Mid-Ohio next week.
http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=899816

One other way to obtain a Club Racing license is to participate to your own BMW Club events and then ask your chief-instructor to recommend you for a Club Racing license. He will judge your overall driving abilities in many environments and conditions as well as your overall attitude. If you don't participate to the events held by your own local chapter, you can't be recommended. Also remember the word "Club" in BMW Club Racing. Support your local club. See how you can help it and how you can contribute. Local Club Racers should support their local BMW Club.

[msix]

Hi Mike

It is MCO's Race School. I doubt now that any BMWCC Race School will happen as FSAQ was way too slow at setting up guidelines. As far as I know, it might be the only race school of the season. There might be some room left at MCO's school.

The MCO Race school at Calabogie is full with a waiting list already 8 or 10 long.

[Lee]

The MCO Race school at Calabogie is full with a waiting list already 8 or 10 long.

I've heard they are willing to accept more students depending on how many extra instructors they can get. So, who's willing to kick off the season instructing for MCO at Calabogie? :D

[johnmdanskin]

There's one held in Mid-Ohio next week.
http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=899816

One other way to obtain a Club Racing license is to participate to your own BMW Club events and then ask your chief-instructor to recommend you for a Club Racing license. He will judge your overall driving abilities in many environments and conditions as well as your overall attitude. If you don't participate to the events held by your own local chapter, you can't be recommended. Also remember the word "Club" in BMW Club Racing. Support your local club. See how you can help it and how you can contribute. Local Club Racers should support their local BMW Club.

at least for bmwcca, the school is now required. no way around it. This is new. SCCA got a lot tighter for 2008 as well.

I don't think the mid-ohio school is oversubscribed. Of course it is pretty late. If you want to try: email harvbmw -at- aol -dot- com
class is friday-sunday. Lots of track time. Not very many cars. At least one mini. (actually, I think it's exactly one mini.)

[mightydread]

There's one held in Mid-Ohio next week.
http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=899816

One other way to obtain a Club Racing license is to participate to your own BMW Club events and then ask your chief-instructor to recommend you for a Club Racing license. He will judge your overall driving abilities in many environments and conditions as well as your overall attitude. If you don't participate to the events held by your own local chapter, you can't be recommended. Also remember the word "Club" in BMW Club Racing. Support your local club. See how you can help it and how you can contribute. Local Club Racers should support their local BMW Club.
i understand that all the way . but for me it' s hard to commit to drivings schools . i have to work saturdays , i can take off one or two here and ther buts thats about it.i'm going particpate in the icar events forsure . the timing is perfect i start at 5am finsh at 11am . i will just haul the track car with me to work and then boot up there after i finsh. if that's ok.

mikie

[mightydread]

at least for bmwcca, the school is now required. no way around it. This is new. SCCA got a lot tighter for 2008 as well.

I don't think the mid-ohio school is oversubscribed. Of course it is pretty late. If you want to try: email harvbmw -at- aol -dot- com
class is friday-sunday. Lots of track time. Not very many cars. At least one mini. (actually, I think it's exactly one mini.)

i wish i could mke it there but my schedule and budget wont allow me . my MINI days are coming to a end soon i will be returning it in june the lease is up.
the only car that i have for the track now is my race car.

cheers
mikie

[msix]

the only car that i have for the track now is my race car.

cheers
mikie

nothing wrong with that ... ;)

[lapperspeed]

Hi Mike

It is MCO's Race School. I doubt now that any BMWCC Race School will happen as FSAQ was way too slow at setting up guidelines. As far as I know, it might be the only race school of the season. There might be some room left at MCO's school.

FSAQ will hold a racing school in May. Recommanded graduates will be able to obtain a regional road racing licence from FSAQ or a national/international licence from ASN CANADA FIA if you race in a national or international series.

Cheers.

[mightydread]

FSAQ will hold a racing school in May. Recommanded graduates will be able to obtain a regional road racing licence from FSAQ or a national/international licence from ASN CANADA FIA if you race in a national or international series.

Cheers.


wow !!! which track??? icar i bet.

[Hugo]

FSAQ will hold a racing school in May. Recommanded graduates will be able to obtain a regional road racing licence from FSAQ or a national/international licence from ASN CANADA FIA if you race in a national or international series.

Cheers.

Quels sont les dates Steph? David et moi ont est tres interesse.
La bagnole devrait etre prete jespere :confused:

[lapperspeed]

Salut Hugo. 10-11 mai mais faut pas le dire encore parce que c'est pas encore annoncer sur le site de la FSAQ. À ce moment, les réservations seront ouvertes. Il vous reste encore 1 mois, c'est bien assez ;)

J'y serais!

[sebdavid]

On parle de quel genre de prix si ce n'est pas un secret?

[lapperspeed]

Le prix sera connu la semaine prochaine mais je peux te dire que ce ne sera pas bon marché. Les instructeurs seront des pilotes de monoplace qui ont couru dans des séries américaines et qui sont maintenant des instructeurs professionnels.

Steph

[Lee]

De retour au prochain événement de BMWCCO à Calabogie, lundi le 12 mai. J'y serai avec un ami qui amène sa Lotus Élise. Y a t'il quelqu'un d'autre de Montréal?

BTW Je viens de passer la fin de semaine avec MCO pour le race school. Il a y eu un petit peu de pluie, et je peux affirmer que même mouillée, la piste a beaucoup d'adhérence.

[SpeedTT]

je serai présent. Maintenant je n'ai pas déterminé à quel endroit je vais coucher dimanche soir

[Lee]

Just chatted with Richard Strutter from Ontario, he is also coming. A lot of track time is expected, so don't be shy to register. I am sure they won't say NO. The more drivers, the more fun...:D

[jacclark]

I sent them a message for three drivers last week - no response.. :(

[Lee]

I sent them a message for three drivers last week - no response.. :(

Okay then. I'll make sure I'll help as much as I can. Don't worry. :D

[jacclark]

Ha thanks lee! I sent another email but the email on their website was wrong! Do you have a contact number for them? There's at least 2 and possibly a third person who wants to come -- remember you said those RA1s were just getting good end of last year!

[Lee]

Hi

I just contacted Chris Pawlovicz and he told me he replied with all the info to register thru Karelo.

Please contact Chris right away.
Phone: (613) 237-9652 home
http://bmwccottawa.org/contact.php

BTW 6 sessions per group was confirmed.

[jacclark]

Thank you lee!

[jacclark]

Thanks Lee -- all done!

[SpeedTT]

J'ai réservé une chambre au Calabogie Motor Inn dimanche soir le 11 mai.
5056 Calabogie road
Je peux partager la chambre et les coûts avec quelqu'un (chambre avec 2 lits Queen)