Sommer Schnell - HPDE 2023
Event Requirements
Registration closed May 28, 2023 8:00 AM at 2023-05-28T06:00:00-0700 Registration ends May 28, 2023 8:00 AM at 2023-05-28T06:00:00-0700 Registration opens February 1, 2023 8:00 AM at 2023-02-01T06:00:00-0800 Registration runs from February 1, 2023 8:00 AM to May 28, 2023 8:00 AM
Please read all the following details before registering.
BMW Car Club of America (BMW CCA) Membership
BMW CCA membership is required to attend this event. Join or renew by visiting bmwcca.org. A 1-year membership is $58.
Vehicle Types Allowed
All makes and models of hardtop cars are welcome.
SUVs, vans, convertibles, Targa, and t-tops are NOT allowed at Performance Driving School events.
Convertibles - A factory-installed convertible hardtop is allowed. All others are not allowed without:
- A roll bar or a roll cage that meets event specifications. Must have approval from the event coordinator or chief instructor.
- Arm restraints in soft-top vehicles
- Five (or more)-point harnesses for both driver and passenger
Contact us at ssa@northstarbmw.org before registering to discuss your convertible vehicle or equipment configuration.
Helmet
A Snell EA (Elite Application) or SA (Special Application) rated helmet years 2015 or 2020 is required. If you do not have a helmet, rentals are available in the twin cities. Please contact the event coordinator for details.
Tech Inspection
A vehicle tech inspection must be performed, and a “Driving School Technical Inspection” form must be completed, signed, and turned in during track site registration in June. The form can be downloaded from North Star Technical Inspection Form 2023.
Motorwerks BMW is offering a complimentary tech inspection by appointment between May 8 and May 26 during regular service hours (Monday – Friday, 7:30 – 3:00, and Saturday, 8:00 - 1:00). 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.
Drivers can also choose to have a different shop complete the inspection and sign the Driving School Technical Inspection form (at their own expense).
A completed and signed form is required for the event check-in at Brainerd in June, so don’t forget to bring it along!
Summer Driving School at Dakota County Technical College (DCTC)
Although not required, attending our Spring Driving School on April 29 at DCTC before Sommer Schnell is highly recommended for novice or first-time track drivers.
