Car Control Clinic Overview
Please download and read the Student Packet, particularly theRegistration and FAQ sections, before registering for a Car Control Clinic. This will answer many questions, help you avoid possible problems with your registration, and maximize your enjoyment of this fun event.
Student Packet
Click here to download the Student Packet
Please download and read the student packet prior to the clinic.
Packet contents:
• Registration Requirements
• Program Synopsys and Schedule
• Vehicle Limitations and Tech Inspections
• Waivers
• Student Handout and Glossary
• FAQs |
Clinic Overview
Imagine knowing what to do when your car begins to slide, or being in control during that panic stop. Even if you think you know what you are doing, come out and explore the limits of your car in a controlled setting. Car control skills are learned techniques that are fundamental to performance driving, and can enhance your ability to be a safer driver in everyday situations.
Our Clinics are open to all BMW Club members who want to enhance their driving skills and understand the capabilities of their cars. If you have been thinking about or planning to attend a track school, Car Control Clinics are a prerequisite for first time track school students. We explore vehicle dynamics in a controlled environment, with you in the driver’s seat. The program is structured for people without any formal performance driving instruction. Our goal is to prepare you with a fundamental foundation of skills from which you can further develop your driving abilities. Each participant receives personalized instruction provided by experienced Club instructors. The level of instruction is tailored to fit the needs of each individual student.
All you need to attend is a membership in the BMW Club, a valid drivers license (no learners permits will be accepted) and pay the registration fee (which includes lunch). Registration in advance is required by all participants. Two-driver cars are allowed (two separately registered drivers sharing one car).
Please read the Student Packet for complete details about the clinic. If you have further questions after reading this information, you may contact us at carcontrol@ggcbmwcca.org or by phone at 510-206-1448 (Bob Goebel, Car Control Clinic Coordinator).
Minor Waiver Requirements
If you are under 18, you must print and complete the Minor Waiver. Because this waiver is a mandatory insurance requirement, minors will not be allowed to participate without a properly completed Minor Waiver, and the registration fee will not be refunded. Please see the Student Packet for the Minor Waiver and instructions for proper completion.
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Program Synopsis
The day long clinic program consists of three separate low speed exercises. Our format consists of a short morning lecture, followed by driving exercises (please review the Schedule). A diagram of each exercise is outlined in the Student Handout. Please print out and bring this handout with you, and leave it in your car so that your instructor may review it with you.
The drills include a skid pad, a slalom course, and a braking and accident avoidance simulation. Each exercise is prefaced with a short talk about concepts specific to the respective exercise. In these exercises, you will learn the proper use of the steering wheel, brakes, and throttle as elements of car control. We want all students to increase their awareness for what their car is doing under a variety of circumstances, and understand why. These exercises are intended to better prepare you for situations that may be encountered when at speed on the track, as well as during everyday driving.
Our objective is to improve your awareness to vehicle dynamics, provide you with fundamental car control skills, and produce safe and controlled drivers. Safety and being in control of the car is our top priority at this and all Club driving events.
Registration Procedures
Registration and payment must be done in advance via our online registration system (www.motorsportreg.com). Each driver must register separately. You may not register for another person. You must be a BMW Club member to attend the Clinic. You may purchase a new BMWCCA membership with your registration if you are not currently a member. If you do not enter your BMW Club membership number in your registration, your registration may be rejected (unless you are purchasing your membership with your registration).
“Two driver” cars are allowed – two individuals, with separate paid registrations, may share one car instead of each person needing to drive their own car. Both drivers will still enjoy the same amount of time on the exercises as individual registrants.
All participants must have a valid driver’s license. Learner’s permits are not allowed.
The registration list for the clinic will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. If you are enrolled in a scheduled track school, and need to take this clinic as a prerequisite, please enroll early as the clinics often fill quickly.
Please see the Student Packet for full details on registration requirements.
NOTE: Non-registered spectators or passengers are not allowed to ride along with students at the clinic. Only students and instructors are allowed in cars at the exercises. Spectators are welcome to attend the pre-exercise talks and watch from the staging areas. |
