Results from the April 7 Autocross have been posted.

Click to access event-2-april-7-2013.pdf

The school will be held on April 6 and October 13 2013 at Pennington Field in Bedford, TX. Info/registration is at www.streetsurvival.org.

Tire Rack Street Survival goes beyond antiquated high-school driver education programs, which put more focus on classroom theory and parallel parking rather than controlling a two-ton vehicle at speed.

The primary emphasis of the Tire Rack Street Survival program is a “hands-on” driving experience in real-world situations! We use your own car to teach you about its handling limits and how you can control them.

The students will become more observant of the traffic situation they find themselves in. They will learn to look far enough ahead to anticipate unwise actions of other drivers. As the students master the application of physics to drive their cars, they will make fewer unwise driving actions themselves. They will understand why they should always wear their own seatbelts, and why they should insist that their passengers wear seatbelts, too.

Results from the first autocross of 2013 are posted.

Click to access march-2-2013.pdf

Video – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-GFaP6W4Zg0&feature=share&list=UU084DGH4ctS78drwoW6vCCQ

This High Performance Driving School will give you the opportunity to drive your car at speed and to experience the potential of the unique combination of car and driver.  It is safe, demanding and most importantly FUN!  All students will alternate between classroom sessions and time on the track with an instructor.  The individualized instruction is a key to this program that has been developed over decades, and compares very favorably with commercial schools costing many times more.  Our experienced instructors have come from racing, autocrossing and BMW CCA driving schools.

http://www.motorsportreg.com/index.cfm/event/event.advert/uidEvent/BAC78325-BC06-8855-ED7CC241DBA22535#.US7UtlfgzB0

The season starts this Saturday March 2, in beautiful Mineral Wells. For other Autocross events visit the 2013 Autocross page at https://lscbmwcca.org/motorsports/autocross/2013-autocross-schedule/. For a schedule of all clubs in the DFW area visit http://www.dfwautocross.com

New dates have been added for future driving Tours!

Driving Tours

LSCBMW AutoX School is CANCELLED

To all Students/Instructors:

The LSCBMW AutoX School scheduled for February 23rd, at Mineral Wells has been cancelled.

We are sorry for the last minute inconvenience, and all fees paid will be refunded ASAP Via PayPal.

Thank You.

Sat, Feb 23, 2013
Autocross/Solo II

BMW Novice AutoX School
Spaces Are Limited!!!!! 15 Students per class!!!!!

Cost: $55

Registration ends Friday, February 22nd, but this event will be full by then!

Registration Link: http://www.dlbracing.com/Clubs/Registera.aspx?EventID=5246&LMID=11

Lone Star Chapter’s BMWCCA Beginner/Intermediate AutoX School is Saturday, February 23rd at the Mineral Wells Airport.

This course is geared towards the Novice Autocrosser. Learning the proper techniques early will be of huge benefit, and will help students advance much quicker in the sport.

Registration will be limited tofifteen  students. With a low Instructor-Student ratio, each student will have a lot of one on one instruction. Students will definitely learn a lot, and taking notes is highly encouraged.

The instructors will ride throughout the day with the students, encouraging proper techniques, and helping them improve their lap times.

The morning session will include proper seating position, hand position, acceleration/braking, and learning to navigate properly through an AutoX course. During the afternoon session, students will learn how to read a course quicker, helping lap times drop faster. Students will have many, many laps during the day, and improvements will be evident in their recorded lap times. Students will be a much faster driver after only one day of instruction!

BMW has also secured special hotel rates at the Days Inn and Suites. This is the newest, and nicest hotel in Mineral Wells. The nightly rate is $72.95, and sharing a room for $36.50 per person is very economical. Their number is (940) 468-2727, and be sure to mention Lone Star BMW when you register.

Please feel free to email me with any questions, and I have also included a small FAQ below.

-Michael

zrated167@yahoo.com

Our first event is the following Saturday, March 2nd at the Mineral Wells Airport!!!!!

Q: I’m totally new to this. How will I know what to do?
A: During our school, you will have an instructor in the car to answer any question, and to provide feedback.

Q: Do I need a specially prepared race car?
A: No, your normal street car is fine, as long as you have clean brake fluid, good brake pads, and decent street tires. Racing tires are not used at this school.

Q: Do I need a helmet?
A: Yes, helmets are required. Please make sure you have made arrangements for a helmet, in case you don’t own one already.

Q: Where is the class held?
A: This class is held at the Mineral Wells Airport, in Mineral Wells TX.

Q: Is it safe?
A: Yes, we follow strict guidelines to ensure you have the safest experience possible while learning to drive your car at its limits.

Q: How long is the class?
A: Plan on a full day. We will start at 8am and finish around 5pm.
Location:
Mineral Wells Airpark – 5300 Airport Road, Mineral Wells, TX, 76067

http://www.dlbracing.com/Clubs/Registera.aspx?EventID=5246&LMID=11

Want trackside parking, great seats, meet and greet with team drivers, access to pit road, and YOUR car in parade laps on the track at the March 1 & 2 Grand Am race at the Circuit of the Americas?
Yes?! Read on.

Circuit of the Americas is offering an incredible package to BMW CCA.
– ON TRACK PARADE LAPS in your car
– Special seating in Turn 15
– Private Hospitality Tent
– Trackside Car Corral Parking in parking lot B
– Fanwalk on Pit Road
– Access to Paddock and Garages
– Private Driver / Team Appearances BMW sponsored Team members from Chip Ganasi, Turner, and other BMW teams
– Autograph Sessions

This is an incredible package offered by Grand-Am to BMW CCA. The only requirements for you to live the dream? You must purchase your tickets thru Brandi Marek at the Circuit of the Americas, brandi.marek@circuitoftheamericas.com, (512) 536-1450. You must be parked in the BMW Car Corral in Parking lot B beside the main entrance and closest to the concessions car in order to participate on the parade laps.

Please contact Brandi Marek with any questions. This opportunity is limited to 150 members and will sellout. Hope to see you there!