Car Control Clinic
Arapahoe Park Horse Racetrack - Sunday, May 17th, 2009

The Rocky Mountain Chapter is having a Car Control Clinic on Sunday, May 17th, from 8:30 A.M. to 3:30 P.M. at Arapahoe Park Racetrack. Participants must be members of BMW CCA (regular or associate) and register in advance via the web.

If you are planning to drive in the Rocky Mountain Chapter Driving School, and this would be your first driving school, this is a highly recommended preparatory event.  Driving School registration includes participation in this clinic, so don't register here if you are attending the driving school!

Clinic exercises are designed to familiarize students with the handling and braking fundamentals of their vehicles. To minimize congestion and waiting time, you will be assigned to one of 4 sessions, each session lasting about 90 minutes. Exercises planned include a slalom, braking exercises and a skid pad. Anyone with a valid driver's license is invited to attend the Car Control Clinic, even if you do not wish to participate in a Driving School. A helmet is not required at the clinic.  Convertibles and SUVs are also welcome at the Clinic.

Registration opens on Saturday April 4th at noon and will close Sunday May 15th at 6 P.M. You will receive an email message specifying the time for your Car Control Clinic session about one week before the clinic.

Minor drivers (under 18 years of age) may participate in the car control clinic only if they are 16 years of age, possess a valid driver's license (Colorado Minor Instruction Permit) and bring a minor waiver form signed in advance by both parents/guardians.  Driver Awareness Permits and Driver Education Permits are NOT sufficient.  No exceptions will be made.

See Colorado Minor Drivers licensing for details on minor licenses.

Cost for the Car Control Clinic ONLY:

BMW CCA Members: $40.00 per driver (for those not registered for the Driving School)
Non-member: Above plus $45.00 additional per driver to purchase a 1 year BMW CCA Membership

You must be a BMW CCA member to attend this event. The non-member additional fee purchases a one year national BMW CCA membership and includes a $5 handling fee. You can also join the BMW Car Club of America by calling 800-878-9292 (during east coast business hours), using a VISA or MasterCard. You can also join via the national web site at BMW CCA. By joining directly, a second person in the same household can become an associate member for only $5 ($45 for both) and then both can register as club members for the clinic.

Directions to Arapahoe Park Horse Racetrack

From Points North I-25 South, to I-225, take Parker Road exit heading South. Left onto Quincy. Arapahoe Park will be on your right 1.9 miles past the crossroads of E-470.
From Points East I-70 West, to I-225, take Parker Road exit heading South. South on Parker Road and left onto Quincy. Arapahoe Park will be on your right 1.9 miles past the crossroads of E-470. Alternate route, I-70 West to E-470 South (Toll). Exit at Quincy, turn East.
From Points South I-25 North, to I-225, take Parker Road exit heading South. South on Parker Road and left onto Quincy. Arapahoe Park will be on your right 1.9 miles past the crossroads of E-470.
From Points West I-70 East, to I-225, take Parker Road exit South. South on Parker Road and left onto Quincy. Arapahoe Park will be on your right 1.9 miles past the crossroads of E-470. Alternate route, I-70 East to E-470 South (Toll). Exit at Quincy, turn East.

Arapahoe Park

26000 East Quincy

Aurora, CO 80016

Phone: (303) 290-6400

Fax:    (303) 290-6730
URL:    http://www.wembleyco.com/arapahoe_park.shtml

Additional Event Details

The following links provide additional information and directions for the Car Control Clinic.  Note that you will need Adobe's Acrobat Reader to display and print many of these documents.  If you don't already have the Acrobat Reader, it is available as a FREE download from Adobe's website.

Car Control Clinic exercises
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Minor's Waiver Form

Volunteers Needed

Volunteers are still needed for the Car Control Clinic. We need help setting up equipment in the morning, cleaning up equipment after the event and especially need someone to man the entry gate. You can pitch in to help either before or after your drive session at the clinic. If you would be willing to help, please email Brian Bowden at bbowden@rmcbmwcca.org.

Car Control Clinic Staff:

Darlene Doran

Brian Bowden

Car Control Clinic Coordinators 303.680.7379

970.689.6310

Leslie Jenkins Registrar 303.671.6131

Please direct any questions to Darlene Doran or Brian Bowden via the e-mail address links above.

Registration

You must register via this web site.  Walk-up registrations are no longer permitted.

If you are registered for the Driving School, do not re-register here.

Note that you must create an account on this web site through which you will enter your contact information, define the vehicles that you plan to use at driving events, register for events or change your registration.  You will be prompted to login to this account prior to registering or changing your registration. 

Click here to Register for this Event