View Full Version : Tremblant driving school -- REGSITRATION OPENS MAY 2ND!!!
Hi everyone,
As you may know, the BMW Club of Quebec and the Boston Chapter of the BMW CCA are co-hosting our annual "Bimmers Across the Border" (BAB-7) event at the historic Le Circuit Mont-Tremblant on the weekend of August 12th-14th (Friday through Sunday). That's right...a midsummer weekend at Tremblant!
This event is a high-performance driving school as well as a BMW CCA Club Race. The Club Race is a "Premier" event, so points are doubled. That means racers will be coming in from as far away as Texas and California to compete. This event is one of the highlights of the BMW CCA Club Race season.
As for the school, it's a formal BMW CCA/BMW CC driving school. Each student will have their OWN instructor in the car with them at all times. One-to-one instruction is one of the hallmarks of our Club: the in-car instructor is yours for the WHOLE weekend (not just a few sessions), so you can work together closely and intensely.
In addition to your sessions on the track, you'll get passenger laps with your instructor (in their car), professional classroom instruction, a driving theory manual, a gourmet banquet dinner, trackside refreshments, and even a t-shirt. Further, we will have a professional motorsports photograpy team at the event snapping pictures of the track action. You can purchase high-res digital pics of your car in action burned onto a CD-ROM at a very reasonable cost.
As always, you do NOT need to drive a BMW in order to attend. We welcome all makes and models: all you need is a car in good mechanical condition, a helmet, and (most important) a good attitude. However, you DO need to be a member of a chapter of the BMW Club of Canada, BMW CCA, or PCA in order to register.
Registration for BMW Club of Quebec and BMW CCA--Boston Chapter members opens on MONDAY MAY 2ND. Registration for members of other chapters opens on May 4th. But beware...these events fill up VERY quickly. In past years, the "BAB" schools have filled within 48 hours of opening! So, if you want to guarantee a spot, join the BMW Club of Quebec or Boston Chapter right away and register immediately.
Here's a link for registration information:
http://www.bmwquebec.ca/bmw/home/bab7_registration_opens
Please note that registration will be handled by the Boston Chapter. You will need to follow the link to the Boston Chapter website to register. Details regarding costs, etc. are all explained on that site.
Hope to see you there!
Dr. Emre Kayaalp
Vice President,
Driving School Organizer,
BMW Club of Quebec
I'm all itchy! Can't wait... hope to be accepted.
Can you explain more the inspection part?
I'm all itchy! Can't wait... hope to be accepted.We'll get you your card this week. If you don't have it by Fri, PM me and I'll at least give you your member number so you can register.
Can you explain more the inspection part?You need to have a tech inspection at a local shop. There's a form you'll be given when you register: bring it and the car to your mechanic. They'll look over the car and make sure everything is safe (wheel bearings, brakes, seatbelts, brake lights, etc.). Then they sign and stamp the sheet and you bring it with you to the event. The safety inspection should not take more than 1/2 an hour and most shops will not charge more than $35 or $40 bucks.
Emre
We'll get you your card this week. If you don't have it by Fri, PM me and I'll at least give you your member number so you can register.
I think I have the number(thanks andrei). THe card is not really a problem as I'm sure if I mail the number with my name and details, saying my card wasn't ready there shouldn't be problems. Being safe is better though
Andrei
04-25-2005, 05:53 PM
I think I have the number(thanks andrei). THe card is not really a problem as I'm sure if I mail the number with my name and details, saying my card wasn't ready there shouldn't be problems. Being safe is better though
Your membership number is what matters now. They can only see the card at the event.
Your membership number is what matters now. They can only see the card at the event.
"Applicants who are not members of the Boston Chapter must include a photocopy of your club membership card to get the reduced rate."
I think you need to ship the photocopy along with the check. Not really sure it makes much sense, as they could have checked for payments and membershis at the event. Maybe it's simpler this way for them
lapperspeed
04-25-2005, 09:30 PM
Emre.
Is the school all weekend long?
Can I attend the Friday school only?
Thanks.
Stéphane
FlyinMSP
04-25-2005, 10:05 PM
What does this mean?!! :
"Only students who meet minimum advanced skills requirements will be permitted to attend the Friday school day: Drivers who have driven solo at Tremblant previously need at least 15 total track days, drivers who have not driven solo at Tremblant need at least 20 total track days and evidence of having driven solo at two other tracks. The driving committee will determine eligibility for Friday school day."
From: http://www.boston-bmwcca.org/events/2005/driving-school-mt
Andrei
04-25-2005, 10:13 PM
What does this mean?!! :
"Only students who meet minimum advanced skills requirements will be permitted to attend the Friday school day: Drivers who have driven solo at Tremblant previously need at least 15 total track days, drivers who have not driven solo at Tremblant need at least 20 total track days and evidence of having driven solo at two other tracks. The driving committee will determine eligibility for Friday school day."
From: http://www.boston-bmwcca.org/events/2005/driving-school-mt
Have you driven Tremblant before? What about other tracks?
This is only for Friday. It is usually used as a day where the instructors get most of their driving done and then can better concentrate on teaching students on Saturday and Sunday. The advanced drivers can play, too, in the hope that they will become instructors in the future.
Saturday and Sunday have no special requirements for registration. No prior experience necessary.
Hi, Stéphane:
Is the school all weekend long?Yes, the event lasts all weekend. Friday is for instructors and advanced students (i.e., people who have signed off to solo at Tremblant). Saturday and Sunday are regular schools for everyone, including novices.
Can I attend the Friday school only?Yes, as long as you qualify. Remember, there is NO instruction on Friday. You will be asked to prove that you have sufficient experience driving solo at Tremblant.
Emre
What does this mean?!! :
"Only students who meet minimum advanced skills requirements will be permitted to attend the Friday school day: Drivers who have driven solo at Tremblant previously need at least 15 total track days, drivers who have not driven solo at Tremblant need at least 20 total track days and evidence of having driven solo at two other tracks. The driving committee will determine eligibility for Friday school day."Well, it's pretty clear in that paragraph you quoted! Most students will be arriving on Saturday and spending 2 days on the track. Those that are already in the advanced group AND have previously been signed off to solo at Tremblant will be allowed to participate on Friday. This is pretty common practice at high performance driving schools run by the BMW and Porsche clubs.
Remember, this isn't a lapping day at a Mickey Mouse track like Ste-Eustache. Mistakes at Tremblant can be deadly. We can't just let people loose on the track without making sure they know what they're doing. At the end of the day, this is an advanced driving school (not a lapping event).
Emre
lapperspeed
04-26-2005, 08:27 AM
Hi, Stéphane:
Yes, the event lasts all weekend. Friday is for instructors and advanced students (i.e., people who have signed off to solo at Tremblant). Saturday and Sunday are regular schools for everyone, including novices.
Emre
Can the instructors waive students off on Saturday?
Yes, as long as you qualify. Remember, there is NO instruction on Friday. You will be asked to prove that you have sufficient experience driving solo at Tremblant.
Emre
I understand. Is 5 school days at Jim Russell sufficient or do they look for more?
Thanks again.
Andrei
04-26-2005, 08:50 AM
Can the instructors waive students off on Saturday?
I understand. Is 5 school days at Jim Russell sufficient or do they look for more?
Thanks again.
Yes, the instructor can sign the student off to solo if he/she feels that the student will be safe on his own. Depends on run group. Beginners don't generally get signed off, others often do.
I am not sure 5 school days at Jim Russell will be enough but I don't make that decision. Which JR program? The open wheel or this year's performance driving in street cars?
Ask the Boston chapter registrar about that. He decides.
FlyinMSP
04-26-2005, 09:16 AM
Thanks for all the clarifications! :) I'm a novice, so it won't be friday for me! I thought that Friday was a prerequisite for the other 2 days...
Can the instructors waive students off on Saturday?Yes, students may be signed off to solo after the morning sessions on Saturday. It's up to the discretion of the student's in-car instructor as well as the chief instructor.
FWIW, even highly experienced drivers benefit from having an experienced in-car instructor with them. I wouldn't be so keen to be signed off.
I understand. Is 5 school days at Jim Russell sufficient or do they look for more?If that's your only track experience, I would be very surprised if you were allowed to run solo on Friday. To be frank, 5 days of track experience generally puts someone right in the middle of the novice group.
Emre
lapperspeed
04-26-2005, 02:01 PM
Yes, students may be signed off to solo after the morning sessions on Saturday. It's up to the discretion of the student's in-car instructor as well as the chief instructor.
Cool.
FWIW, even highly experienced drivers benefit from having an experienced in-car instructor with them. I wouldn't be so keen to be signed off.
Absolutly. Again this summer, I have a scheduling problem. I have an autoslalom race on the 14th with CADL. That's why I was asking for Friday.
If that's your only track experience, I would be very surprised if you were allowed to run solo on Friday. To be frank, 5 days of track experience generally puts someone right in the middle of the novice group.
Emre
I've been doing lapping and autoslalom for 5 years and did a 2-day sedan school at JR and will do a 3-day open wheel school also at JR (I can't wait for that one...). I attended a couple of other school. I love schools. I am also an instructor and prefer by far spending 2 days at the wheel of my car with an instructor than the other way around!
Anyway, I'll see what I can do for this year, again... I wish that one day you , Lee, me and a few other admin from CADL sit down and talk about things we could do together.
Cool.
Anyway, I'll see what I can do for this year, again... I wish that one day you , Lee, me and a few other admin from CADL sit down and talk about things we could do together.
That would be great to meet and discuss possibilities of joining forces. As for being signed off, it is usually the call of the instructor who will determine how safe you are and how much more you can learn on this track from his experience. A signed off driver is not necessarely an expert driver, but someone with enough technic to learn the remaining tricks by himself.
We sometimes have requests from drivers we don't know to drive with no instructors. Those expert drivers only need to do ONE session with an instructor to prove they cannot benefit from more learning. If they prove it, then they are signed off and can spend the wekend alone. And that proof doesn't have anything to do with being extra fast. The instructor will check smoothness, accuracy, consistency and attitude. Well, you know what I mean, you are an instructor.
Absolutly. Again this summer, I have a scheduling problem. I have an autoslalom race on the 14th with CADL. That's why I was asking for Friday.I see. That sucks!
I've been doing lapping and autoslalom for 5 years and did a 2-day sedan school at JR and will do a 3-day open wheel school also at JR (I can't wait for that one...). I attended a couple of other school. I love schools. I am also an instructor and prefer by far spending 2 days at the wheel of my car with an instructor than the other way around!Cool! I didn't know you were so experienced. I'm sure if you explain that to the Boston Chapter registrar they will be cool with it. Try to e-mail Jeff Smethers this week and discuss it with him.
Anyway, I'll see what I can do for this year, again... I wish that one day you , Lee, me and a few other admin from CADL sit down and talk about things we could do together.We would definitely be interested in collaborating. It's kind of lame that there isn't more cooperation among organizations like ours. Let's meet up and talk about it. BTW, do you plan to attend the May 7th lapping day at the Sanair? Only $75 "all you can lap" on the tri-oval. That might be a good time to discuss things.
Hope to meet you soon,
Emre
lapperspeed
04-26-2005, 05:30 PM
We would definitely be interested in collaborating. It's kind of lame that there isn't more cooperation among organizations like ours. Let's meet up and talk about it. BTW, do you plan to attend the May 7th lapping day at the Sanair? Only $75 "all you can lap" on the tri-oval. That might be a good time to discuss things.
Hope to meet you soon,
Emre
Hey guess what? We'll be hosting our annual autoslalom school on the circuit side the SAME day! I'll inform the other board members and we will try hard to go and see you at the end of the day if you're not finished. We usually go for a beer and a pizza after the day at the beautiful Restaurant Olympique downtown St-Pie!
Kolia
04-26-2005, 09:11 PM
Looks like we'll have at least two Zeds at that event!
I can't wait to try that track :)
Looks like we'll have at least two Zeds at that event!
I can't wait to try that track :)
Ciao scemo! :)
I was told circuit mont tremblant was one of the most enchanting tracks in north america. Been looking forward to lap there since I got in Canada. Been to the village and visited the area couple of times, and the countryside is really picturesque. Reminds me of some places in Northern Europe, with an american twist. Amazing place.
Hope you are enjoying your car. Been told by several people the stock setup and behavior is pretty dreadful... not really important for me yet, I'm just there to learn, give the car a little beating and meet new people. :)
cya around
Andrei
04-27-2005, 10:01 AM
Looks like we'll have at least two Zeds at that event!
I bet there will be more that 2 Z350's there. It's becoming popular for such events.
I think that the 350Z is a great car and perhaps one of the last great cars from Japan suitable for track use. Acura has bailed out as its RSX is an anchor. The Prelude used to be handling nicely though. It is interesting that even Japanese cars have a huge understeer built in...
I think that the 350Z is a great car and perhaps one of the last great cars from Japan suitable for track use.I don't know about that. The Mazda MX-5 Miata and RX-8 are pretty nice. And there's the WRX/STi/Evo contingent.
But I definitely agree about the RSX. It's a huge step backwards for Honda as a replacement for the Integra.
Emre
bmwqc
04-28-2005, 01:18 AM
Don't forget Honda still have the S2000 and the NSX
FlyinMSP
04-28-2005, 09:45 AM
And the forthcoming Toyota Supra MKV, due in 2007 :)
And the forthcoming Toyota Supra MKV, due in 2007 :)I don't count the Supra TT: the car is too heavy to be much fun on the track. Like the 300ZX and Mitsu 3000GT/Dodge Stealth turbos, these cars are very fast on the highway and can be deadly on the dragstrip, but they're just too damned heavy to throw around the track. They're great GT's but not really suitable for track use.
Anyway, this discussion is very interesting... but let's get back on-topic ;)
Registration for Tremblant opens Monday. You MUST have a BMW Club of Quebec or Boston Chapter membership to register on opening day. The Boston guys want PROOF of current membership to the Quebec chapter (i.e., a photocopy of your membership card). A lot of members have not yet renewed and are carrying expired I.D. cards.
If anyone still needs a membership card hurry up and register ASAP. Don't forget, it takes a little time to process your application and make a card. Then you have to twiddle your thumbs waiting for Canada Post to get it to you. We're running out of time if you want to catch Tremblant!
Emre
I don't know about that. The Mazda MX-5 Miata and RX-8 are pretty nice. And there's the WRX/STi/Evo contingent.
But I definitely agree about the RSX. It's a huge step backwards for Honda as a replacement for the Integra.
Emre
The EVO, STI and S2000 are certainly more track worthy out of the dealerhsip than the Z. (STI and EVO basically being race cars in street trim). But that's becasue Z was maimed at birth here. Nissan even designed "softer" components especially for the north-american market. Even the ride and suspension was made softer just for the NA market. (something to do with american liking rolling sofas ;)). If you check, notice how european reviews of the car are generally much more positive than the american ones... Even the tires are different!
With some basic tweaking the real potential of the car emerges. It's a very interesting rwd NA car with a bomb proof engine. It is offered in base trim in US for less than $27K USD. It makes for a great track car platform. (weight being it's greatest flaw, but it's not as bad as some people think).
And the car sold over 100K unit in NA alone. This gave rize to a pletora of aftermarket parts by every conceibale tunner out there. In just 2 years the car has an insane aftermarket support. With major products being released almost every day. Just to make an example; there are more than a dozen FI applications for the engine, supercharged(various) and turbocharged(single and twin). Half of which offer engine warranties and are carb approved.
This competiton is not only healthy on prices, but also accounts for some very astute and innovative products.... Sad thing.... is that 99% of the people buy this car to pose downtown. I have yet to meet a real motorsport/car enthusiast. LoL.
to make the long story short, do not missjudge the car because of it's stock behavior.
The EVO, STI and S2000 are certainly more track worthy out of the dealerhsip than the Z. (STI and EVO basically being race cars in street trim). But that's becasue Z was maimed at birth here.Even the STi and Evo are watered-down for the North American market. When Evos hit the US market in 2003, we didn't get the active center diff, front limited-slip diff, or the active yaw control. Plus, our ECU is mapped very conservatively compared to the rest of the world. Blame California...
Nissan even designed "softer" components especially for the north-american market. Even the ride and suspension was made softer just for the NA market. (something to do with american liking rolling sofas ;)). If you check, notice how european reviews of the car are generally much more positive than the american ones... Even the tires are different!Do the cars come with staggered tires? The wider rear tires look cool, but make understeer even worse. When the E36 M3 came out, BMW used the same tire sized all around. They eventually went with staggered tires and suddenly everyone was complaining about understeer! I suppose most owners were just happy with the looks, but handling definitely suffered. Anyway, puttung same-sized tires on all four corners seems to help the 350Z become much more neutral in the corners.
to make the long story short, do not missjudge the car because of it's stock behavior.I think we all like and respect the Z.
Emre
Do the cars come with staggered tires? The wider rear tires look cool, but make understeer even worse. When the E36 M3 came out, BMW used the same tire sized all around.
exactly. Staggered setup is absolutely useless and only for looks. People agree that a 8.5, 9 or even 9.5 inch(car has humungous wheel wells) all around with same tire size produces the best results.... unfortunately, I got my wheels before this became common knowledge. :(
nscirocco
04-28-2005, 02:26 PM
Registration for Tremblant opens Monday. You MUST have a BMW Club of Quebec or Boston Chapter membership to register on opening day. The Boston guys want PROOF of current membership to the Quebec chapter (i.e., a photocopy of your membership card). A lot of members have not yet renewed and are carrying expired I.D. cards.
i'm one of those .. just renewed by paypal last night, do you think they'd accept a printout of the paypal "receipt" as proof?
If anyone still needs a membership card hurry up and register ASAP. Don't forget, it takes a little time to process your application and make a card. Then you have to twiddle your thumbs waiting for Canada Post to get it to you. We're running out of time if you want to catch Tremblant!
humm, any way we could pick it up? ;)
can't wait to hit the track!!
-nigel.
Andrei
04-28-2005, 02:46 PM
i'm one of those .. just renewed by paypal last night, do you think they'd accept a printout of the paypal "receipt" as proof?
humm, any way we could pick it up? ;)
can't wait to hit the track!!
-nigel.
You should be fine. I have sent Emre the details and he made and mailed your the card. You need to send your paper payment + proof of membership up to 3 days after May 2nd.
If anything we will stand up for our members with Boston.
mightydread
04-28-2005, 08:34 PM
I don't count the Supra TT: the car is too heavy to be much fun on the track. Like the 300ZX and Mitsu 3000GT/Dodge Stealth turbos, these cars are very fast on the highway and can be deadly on the dragstrip, but they're just too damned heavy to throw around the track. They're great GT's but not really suitable for track use.
Anyway, this discussion is very interesting... but let's get back on-topic ;)
Registration for Tremblant opens Monday. You MUST have a BMW Club of Quebec or Boston Chapter membership to register on opening day. The Boston guys want PROOF of current membership to the Quebec chapter (i.e., a photocopy of your membership card). A lot of members have not yet renewed and are carrying expired I.D. cards.
If anyone still needs a membership card hurry up and register ASAP. Don't forget, it takes a little time to process your application and make a card. Then you have to twiddle your thumbs waiting for Canada Post to get it to you. We're running out of time if you want to catch Tremblant!
Emre
hi just became a member ,so whats the next step i really wanna go toTremblant,i need a id number first?? before i can join u guys up there.
thanx
Andrei
04-28-2005, 09:06 PM
hi just became a member ,so whats the next step i really wanna go toTremblant,i need a id number first?? before i can join u guys up there.
thanx
You need to pay your membership dues to become a member.
This is done through paying for a subscription on this forum.
http://www.bmwquebec.ca/forum/subscriptions.php? is where you need to go. I you do it soon (tonight) we can send you the card tomorrow and I will fill in the membership number in your profile so you could use it to sign up for the driving school.
mightydread
04-28-2005, 09:48 PM
You need to pay your membership dues to become a member.
This is done through paying for a subscription on this forum.
http://www.bmwquebec.ca/forum/subscriptions.php? is where you need to go. I you do it soon (tonight) we can send you the card tomorrow and I will fill in the membership number in your profile so you could use it to sign up for the driving school.
im tring but the paypal is down or something? ill keep triing
thanx
mightydread
04-28-2005, 09:56 PM
You need to pay your membership dues to become a member.
This is done through paying for a subscription on this forum.
http://www.bmwquebec.ca/forum/subscriptions.php? is where you need to go. I you do it soon (tonight) we can send you the card tomorrow and I will fill in the membership number in your profile so you could use it to sign up for the driving school.
ok cool payment went threw so i quess next step is to wait for registration to open on may 2 right??? is there any other way to pay for the school besides sending them a check??
thanx
Andrei
04-28-2005, 10:06 PM
ok cool payment went threw so i quess next step is to wait for registration to open on may 2 right??? is there any other way to pay for the school besides sending them a check??
thanx
Please fix your address in the profile. I need your postal code to be there.
Hey Andrei, do you think it would be possible for members to pick their card up at our next club meeting at Zanetti on Tuesday?
Andrei
04-28-2005, 10:21 PM
Hey Andrei, do you think it would be possible for members to pick their card up at our next club meeting at Zanetti on Tuesday?
I believe Emre will bring the plastifier to the meeting. I will bring some copies of the membership form, both languages, of course.
New or renewing members need to bring cash or check.
I believe Emre will bring the plastifier to the meeting.Yeah, we'll set up the machine and make up cards on the spot. Everyone who needs a card should bring $40 cash with them. Cheque would be OK, too.
Emre
mightydread
04-29-2005, 03:25 PM
Yeah, we'll set up the machine and make up cards on the spot. Everyone who needs a card should bring $40 cash with them. Cheque would be OK, too.
Emre
wheres the meeting place????
thanx
mikie
Andrei
04-29-2005, 03:27 PM
wheres the meeting place????
thanx
mikie
Here
http://bmwquebec.ca/var/plain/storage/images/media/images/zanetti_directions/649-3-eng-US/zanetti_directions.png
Read about it here (http://bmwquebec.ca/bmw3.5/index.php/bmw/activities/meetings)
mightydread
05-01-2005, 01:47 PM
hi all i just wanted to know if these mean i cant go to the school
Novices
All drivers with no previous Driving School experience will be required to attend an Advanced Driving Skills School run by the Boston Chapter prior to this event. Novices will be notified as to the time and location as soon as established by the Driving School Committee. Please note that the ADSS is designed to help you better understand your vehicle before coming to the track. There is an additional $45 charge for attending the ADSS.
i am a total novice please tell i can still join
thanx
mikie
Andrei
05-01-2005, 02:11 PM
hi all i just wanted to know if these mean i cant go to the school
Novices
All drivers with no previous Driving School experience will be required to attend an Advanced Driving Skills School run by the Boston Chapter prior to this event. Novices will be notified as to the time and location as soon as established by the Driving School Committee. Please note that the ADSS is designed to help you better understand your vehicle before coming to the track. There is an additional $45 charge for attending the ADSS.
i am a total novice please tell i can still join
thanx
mikie
We have a driving school on July 2nd at Mecaglisse. It's on a saturday and will provide you with the needed experience. Registration will start shortly.
Tremblant is a great track. Great and quick. So, it is logical to require a tiny bit of prior experience. Just one day of track is enough to get a feel. Tremblant can be very fast, and it is not the place to realize just before a corner, you are reaching 200Km/h when you though you were doing 100.
Mecaglisse is a great venue. 2nd and 3rd gear track, with "soft" run-offs. Fun for beginners, very technical for experts.
bmwqc
05-02-2005, 12:09 AM
Just got myself registered for Tremblant. Now comes the wait for acceptance
nscirocco
05-02-2005, 12:24 AM
just registered too ! ..
will they take a check in cdn funds?
-nigel.
bmwqc
05-02-2005, 12:40 AM
They want payment in Uncle Sam's funds only
I think they accept both CAD and USD checks. As long as it's the right amount. ($420 USD, $535 CAD).
just registered too ! ... will they take a check in cdn funds?If you just registered, you should have noticed that they have an option to pay in Canadian funds ;)
Emre
"All drivers with no previous Driving School experience will be required to attend an Advanced Driving Skills School run by the Boston Chapter prior to this event." i am a total novice please tell i can still join.
We have a driving school on July 2nd at Mecaglisse. It's on a saturday and will provide you with the needed experience. Registration will start shortly.Exactly. Registration for our Mecaglisse school ("Summer Drift 2005") officially opens on Monday May 9th. However, we will allow people to pre-register at the Sanair event this Saturday May 7th.
The cost for Summer Drift 2005 is only $160 CDN.
Emre
FlyinMSP
05-02-2005, 09:29 AM
For the "Summer Drift 2005" school, do you have to own a bimmer for that?
Andrei
05-02-2005, 09:33 AM
No. As long as it is a car with 4 wheels and is in good mechanical condition it will do fine. No SUVs.
For the "Summer Drift 2005" school, do you have to own a bimmer for that?
All our events are open to any make of car. We train drivers, not cars. Convertible are okay too, as long as a rollbar or hardtop is installed. The only Hummer that is accepted, is when the driver says "Hmmmm..." after doing a nice corner... As Andrei mentionned, no SUV.
As long as it is a car with 4 wheelsSometimes the car will only have 3 wheels...on the ground ;)
It depends on how grippy your tires are, how stiff your suspension is, and how good of a driver you are.
Emre
when do you guys think we will know if we are accepted or not?
damn, I registered at 2am and there where already 8 people registered...and there are almost 40 registered right now...
when do you guys think we will know if we are accepted or not?It will be at least a week. The Boston guys will have to wait for everyone who registered on-line to submit their cheques. A group of people will always mail in their applications (for some reason). Anyway, the important thing at this point is to mail in your cheque right away so you don't lose your spot on the list.
damn, I registered at 2am and there where already 8 people registered...and there are almost 40 registered right now...This event is one of the highlights of the club race and driving school season in the northeastern USA. It always sells out within a couple of days. That's why we wanted to make sure the BMW Club of Quebec membership was aware that registration opened today.
Emre
bmwqc
05-02-2005, 02:16 PM
No SUVs, but what about minivans and "elevated stationwagons (Outback, etc)?
All our events are open to any make of car. We train drivers, not cars. Convertible are okay too, as long as a rollbar or hardtop is installed. The only Hummer that is accepted, is when the driver says "Hmmmm..." after doing a nice corner... As Andrei mentionned, no SUV.
Kolia
05-02-2005, 02:21 PM
I registered this morning, some time before 8.
Check is gone...
We'll have to arrange someting about the Novice trainning tough. Can I submit my onboard videos to waive it? ;)
Andrei
05-02-2005, 02:30 PM
I registered this morning, some time before 8.
Check is gone...
We'll have to arrange someting about the Novice trainning tough. Can I submit my onboard videos to waive it? ;)
If you have been to the track as a driver before then it is fine. Just send a summary of your driving experience to the Boston registrar. I did that before. I registered for the August event last year having very little experience. When the date got closer I have sent an e-mail describing what I did during the summer and they did put me in the appropriate group at the event.
Andrei
05-02-2005, 02:35 PM
No SUVs, but what about minivans and "elevated stationwagons (Outback, etc)?
I don't think minivans are admissible. As for Outbacks and such I don't see a problem. Something like an Audi Allroad should be fine.
But we will make an exception for you if you bring a Mr. T Van from the A-team and wear a mohawk and an earing.
We'll have to arrange someting about the Novice trainning tough. Can I submit my onboard videos to waive it? ;)If you've ever attended a BMW CCA, BMW CC, or PCA school threr should be no a problem. We just don't want complete novices to start from scratch on this track for this particular event.
Emre
Exactly. Registration for our Mecaglisse school ("Summer Drift 2005") officially opens on Monday May 9th. However, we will allow people to pre-register at the Sanair event this Saturday May 7th.
The cost for Summer Drift 2005 is only $160 CDN.
Emre
Check is ok? Let me know to whom I should entitle it so I'll have it friday.
mightydread
05-02-2005, 03:48 PM
We have a driving school on July 2nd at Mecaglisse. It's on a saturday and will provide you with the needed experience. Registration will start shortly.
cool please tell me when i cant join this one also , for tremblant i just sing up for it sending the check now in the mail,, i hope they accept me.
thanx guys
mikie
Check is ok? Let me know to whom I should entitle it so I'll have it friday.Registration officially opens on Monday May 9th. You'll need to fill out the application form and mail it in. The form will be posted for download on the website shortly. Just keep an eye on the "Upcoming Events" page. Better yet, here's a direct link: http://www.bmwquebec.ca/bmw/upcoming_events/mecaglisse_2005
If you plan to be at the Sanair event, you will be allowed to fill out the registration forms, pay, and secure your spot. We would prefer a cheque, but cash would also be OK if necessary. Make cheques out to "The BMW Club of Quebec."
Emre
has anyone reveived/been confirmed/accepted yet?
Andrei
05-16-2005, 11:15 AM
has anyone reveived/been confirmed/accepted yet?
Nope. They usually take a while processing that stuff. If you have sent the check you can see if they cashed it. If they did you are in.
So far I my account does not show the check being cashed.
Andrei
05-29-2005, 10:27 AM
Confirmations are being sent out now. I got mine.
If you are confirmed you get an e-mail from Jeff Smethers. If you will require an instructor who speaks French reply to him stating so.
I met with Jeff Smether from the Boston chapter. He told me that 98 students have registered and that there is perhaps only a handfull of spots left. Registrants have not confirmed yet but no one has been refused. If you sent your payment, that will mean you are in.
As of now, the only key element that could keep a driver from being signed in would be the acceptance of its car. Usually convertibles are debatable. You must have a roll bar (most factory hoops are not accepted) that follows the broomstick rule: if a broomstick was to be laid between the windshield top and the rollbar, the driver's and instructor's helmets should not touch. Per exemple, stock Miata hoops are not accepted. Hard Dog supposedly makes a decent rollbar. Solid roof must be installed for the event. If in doubt, please contact our chief instructor, Cherif Gress. Don't get a surprise at the track. You will loose your place and money. Some chapters don't even accept any convertible, with rollbar or not.
BTW. An info packet will be sent very soon to all drivers. If you require a French speaking instructor, it is your responsability to make the request to our chief instructor. All announcements at driver meetings will be held in both English and French. Classroom instruction will aslo be bilingual.
Confirmations are being sent out now. I got mine.
If you are confirmed you get an e-mail from Jeff Smethers. If you will require an instructor who speaks French reply to him stating so.
Got mine too :D
Also a side note about convertibles. No convertible is accepted to the Tremblant event unless it has rollbar. If it is a recognized brand, then outline the info when registering or with our chief instructor. If it is a custom-made rollbar, then please send pictures and a description of specs and material used to our chief-instructor Cherif Gress AND to Jeff Smether, the registrar from the Boston chapter.
If you car is only equipped with the factory hoop, then your car will not be accepted, unless you install your hardtop. Le Circuit is a very quick track where a bad move can have terrible consequences. Flipping a convertible can be lethal.
The Mecaglisse event will accept factory hoops because it is a slower track and it will be difficult to get harmed. But because you are accepted without a rollbar in Mecaglisse, it doesn't mean you are grand fathered for Tremblant. If you have driven in Tremblant without a rollbar before, don't even try to bring that argument. The answer will be NO. Rollbar is mandatory.
Kolia
06-08-2005, 08:32 AM
It's going to be great ! :-)
It's going to be great ! :-)
I just got an update about BAB7.
108 registered students (98 paid and accepted)
56 instructors
50 Club Racers
This means more than 200 cars for this weekend. This is going to be a hell of huge event with even a big tent installed in the paddocks to keep us dry and cold, and for the BBQ dinner.
SummerDrift in Mécaglisse promises to be a great event too. Performance driving is a great addiction.
mightydread
06-11-2005, 07:06 AM
I just got an update about BAB7.
108 registered students (98 paid and accepted)
56 instructors
50 Club Racers
This means more than 200 cars for this weekend. This is going to be a hell of huge event with even a big tent installed in the paddocks to keep us dry and cold, and for the BBQ dinner.
SummerDrift in Mécaglisse promises to be a great event too. Performance driving is a great addiction.
i still havent gotten a response back from them, i sent a check but its was returned because i only put .80 cent stamp i remailed it called him. nothing yet. oh well maybe next year
mikie
Hey MightyDread (BTW that used to be a great dub song), email me along with your real name and some info, and I will see what I can gather in terms of info for your registration. Have you been to a driver school before (TRAC Racing doesn't count)?
I am the co-chairman for this event. Maybe I can help.
l.vuong@sympatico.ca
SpeedTT
06-27-2005, 12:53 PM
Une petite question... A quel endroit mon mécanicien devra-t-il signer l'inspection de ma voiture pour Tremblant, on ne fait référence qu'aux termes "participants" and "date of signatute" alors que le mécanicien signe et inscrit son numéro de permis sur le document de préparation mécanique pour Mécaglisse???
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