Sommer Schnell Driving School @ BIR
Event Requirements
Registration closed May 24, 2021 11:59 PM at 2021-05-24T21:59:00-0700 Registration ends May 24, 2021 11:59 PM at 2021-05-24T21:59:00-0700 Registration opens February 21, 2021 8:00 AM at 2021-02-21T06:00:00-0800 Registration runs from February 21, 2021 8:00 AM to May 24, 2021 11:59 PM
Safety Gear
- Required - Helmet - Snell EA (Elite Application), SA (Special Application), or M (Motorcycle) rated years 2010 (11th year grace period), 2015, or 2020 - the only years we will accept. If you do not have a helmet, rentals are available in the twin cities. Please contact the event coordinator for details.
- Suggested (not required) - neck braces and face shields.
Tech Inspection
- Motorwerks BMW is offering a free tech inspection by appointment between May 10 and May 29 during regular service hours (Monday – Friday, 7:00 – 3:30 and Saturday, 8:00 - 3:00). Call 888-866-0520 and tell the service representative you’d like to schedule a “BIR performance driving school tech inspection”. Bring a copy of the “Pre-Event Technical Inspection” form to your appointment, which you can download below. A completed and signed form is required for the event check-in at Brainerd in June so don’t forget to bring it along with you!
- Drivers can also choose to have a different shop complete the inspection and sign the Driving School Technical Inspection form (at their own expense).
Vehicle Types on track at Performance Driving School
- SUVs, vans, convertibles, Targa, and t-tops are NOT allowed at Performance Driving School events.
- SUV Exceptions: The following specific SAV (Sports Activity Vehicles) are allowed at Performance Driving School events: BMW X3, X5, and X6, as well as the Porsche Cayenne and Audi Q7.
- Convertible Exceptions (retractable top, whether soft or folding hardtop) must have:
- An approved roll bar or roll cage where both driver and instructor sitting upright with helmets are below the top of the roll bar
- A 5- or more point harnesses for both driver and instructor, with belts properly routed, and,
- Arm restraints
- Convertible Exceptions (removable roof section) are allowed if:
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- Both driver and instructor sitting up right with helmets are below the top of the roll bar or roof line, and,
- The panels are securely in place
- Cars equipped only with factory pop-up posts or similarly activated rollover protection are not allowed.
Contact us at dec@northstarbmw.org before registering to discuss your SUV or Convertible vehicle or equipment configuration.
Registration closed May 24, 2021 11:59 PM at 2021-05-24T21:59:00-0700
Registration opens February 21, 2021 8:00 AM at 2021-02-21T06:00:00-0800