Sommer Schnell - HPDE 2022
Event Requirements
Registration closed June 1, 2022 8:00 AM at 2022-06-01T06:00:00-0700 Registration ends June 1, 2022 8:00 AM at 2022-06-01T06:00:00-0700 Registration opens January 28, 2022 12:00 AM at 2022-01-27T22:00:00-0800 Registration runs from January 28, 2022 12:00 AM to June 1, 2022 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. However, there are a few exceptions:
- Some SAV (Sports Activity Vehicles) are allowed, such as BMW X3, X5, and X6, as well as the Porsche Cayenne and Audi Q7.
- Convertibles with retractable top, whether soft or folding hardtop, are allowed when:
- There is an approved roll bar or roll cage where both driver and instructor sitting upright with helmets are below the top of the roll bar, and,
- A 5- or more point harnesses are installed for both driver and instructor, with belts properly routed, and,
- Arm restraints
- Convertibles with a removable roof section are allowed if:
- Both driver and instructor sitting upright with helmets are below the top of the roll bar or roofline, 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 ssa@northstarbmw.org before registering to discuss your SUV or Convertible vehicle or equipment configuration.
Helmet
A Snell EA (Elite Application), SA (Special Application), or M (Motorcycle) 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 needs to be performed and a “Driving School Technical Inspection” form completed, signed, and turned in during track site registration in June. The form can be downloaded from here.
Motorwerks BMW is offering a complimentary tech inspection by appointment between May 2 and May 21 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 with you!
Summer Driving School at Dakota County Technical College (DCTC)
Although not required, attending our Spring Driving School on April 30 at DCTC before Sommer Schnell is highly recommended for novice or first-time track drivers.
