Question about Beginner class

BriMc · Post by **BriMc** » Sun Aug 29, 2010 1:05 pm

Do I need to be a CCA member to participate in the class?

victory1auto · Post by **victory1auto** » Sun Aug 29, 2010 3:17 pm

You need not be a BMWCCA member to participate in New Jersey Chapter driver schools.

Vic

E30M3SM · Post by **E30M3SM** » Fri Sep 03, 2010 7:12 am

Even guest at the track can participate in the class sessions. Heck you can stay and hear or ask questions at all 3 levels of classes if you can take that much of the classroom instructor.

Gerry Chan

TMANN · Post by **TMANN** » Wed Sep 08, 2010 8:40 pm

I'm also interested in the 10/18 class, but the new helmet cost is quite steep for a first-timer ($500). Any ideas on shops with deals or discounts for members? Or used...ebay?
Also, I saw something about a loaner program perhaps?

E30M3SM · Post by **E30M3SM** » Wed Sep 08, 2010 8:45 pm

OG Racing in northern VA used to rent helmets. You can google them.

jnscaldwell · Post by **jnscaldwell** » Wed Sep 08, 2010 8:55 pm

Here's an open face helmet (SA2005) for $149.00

http://www.ogracing.com/catalog/1-Drive ... ING-HELMET

I am certain there were loaner helmets available last year, so just be patient if you don't want to buy one. I am willing to bet there is helmet information forthcoming, but I am 100% sure the club will have them available.

TMANN · Post by **TMANN** » Wed Sep 08, 2010 9:10 pm

Thanks all...ooh, I could wear my mirrored CHiPs shades with that open-faced helmet!

jnscaldwell · Post by **jnscaldwell** » Wed Sep 08, 2010 9:19 pm

TMANN wrote:Thanks all...ooh, I could wear my mirrored CHiPs shades with that open-faced helmet!

FYI - the club loaner helmets are open face...

jwhite · Post by **jwhite** » Wed Sep 08, 2010 9:36 pm

Tmann,

Yes, we will have loaner helmets available for new students at no charge. We do require that you use a "helmet sock" (aka balaclava). They can be purchased for a nominal cost from various on-line sources or club sponsors - we may also have disposable ones available for purchase.

I hope that you decide to come to the school. We have a set of exercises specifically designed for novices as well as dedicated classroom sessions and your on-track run group will only be novice students. The program is designed to give you a comfortable, low cost introduction to our Driver Schools. Once you've tasted the apple, there is no going back....

See you there,
Jeff

TMANN · Post by **TMANN** » Thu Sep 09, 2010 7:57 am

jwhite wrote:...Once you've tasted the apple, there is no going back....

See you there,
Jeff

I know! I got a few laps on Montecello last month in a CTS-V and loved it. Then my wife caught me looking at Pilotis on Amazon. Her reaction - "good grief" and a roll of the eyes.
Registration done.