About this event
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT! The NJ season opening April 11-13 Driver School (All 3 days at Thunderbolt).
A Friday track day for Advanced Solo students (pre-approval required) and for Instructors at Thunderbolt AND a special new layout familiarization day on Friday for Club Racers!
NEW THIS YEAR: SINGLE DAY REGISTRATION FOR SATURDAY OR SUNDAY!!
Back by popular demand: Our special Introduction to the Track group for new students on Sunday.
Sponsored by Kies Motorsports!
Driver School: The regular driver school portion of the event will be on the weekend of April 12-13. No need to take 2 days off work to start the season. You have no excuse not to come on out, knock the rust off your driving and reinforce all the good things you learned last year. The Driver School portion of the event will have 3 student run groups so there will be ample track space for everyone.
Weekend Single Day Student Registration: This season we are allowing single day registrations for students on Saturday or Sunday. We recognize that not everyone is able to devote an entire weekend to a driver school. While we believe that students get maximum fun and learning by participating for 2 days, we also believe that any fun at the track is better than none! Come on out and experience the excitement of what you and your car can do.
Friday configuration: NJMP has now created the "Devil's Pass" configuration that creates a new layout such that the "Jersey Devil", aka the "Octopus", is bypassed. This new configuration creates a more flowing, faster lap. In addition for Friday, we will not run the chicane in turn 3. This is the configuration will we run for our June DE and Club Race.
Friday Solo day: On Friday there will be 6 hours of track time for instructors who wish to get in some extra track time and for approved advanced Solo students. Solo students will only see the option for this registration if they are pre-approved (contact the Registrar). Instructors who are only driving on Friday and not instructing for the weekend must pay the student fee.
Friday Track Familiarzation for Club Racers: Also on Friday we will provide 4 sessions for club racers only to run this new configuration. We understand this is just one day of track time but many of our racers are also instructors so come down for the weekend, get preparation for the June race then stay and instruct.
Introduction to the Track (Sunday only): On Sunday we will be holding a special school for students who have never been to the track. This event was offered for the first-time in 2009 and was a run-away success. We have designed this event to encourage students who are new to the track to try out our Driver School program. The Driver School Committee understands that there are hurdles for “first-time” students to overcome to try one of our events and so we have designed this school to reduce those hurdles as much as possible. First, the event is being held locally. Hotel rooms in the Millville area are relatively low priced and, for students who live in southern NJ/PA, you could even get up early and drive down the morning of the event. Second, we are offering reduced registration fees to our First Timers so that you pay just $385 for Sunday-only. You will not find a better rate to get out on the track with personalized instruction anywhere. Third, this event will have a dedicated run group solely for First Time students. This arrangement will allow instruction on the track and in the classroom to be specific for First Time students and will provide a smaller run group for First Time students allowing better spacing on the track. Fourth, for our First Time students, we may also be able to loan you a helmet for the event. Fifth and finally, each First Time student will be assigned a Mentor who will contact you prior to the event and be a point of contact to answer any questions you might have before you arrive. Every year we have held this event, each new student leaves with a huge smile on their face.
Garage Rentals, Camping, Electric: Garage spaces are available to rent on all days. Sign up during registration. Camping and electric are provided for free by the chapter for anyone planning to stay in the paddock.
Pursuant to NJ health guidelines, it is strongly recommended that everyone is current for their Covid vaccinations.
Registration Fees:
$720 for Sat-Sun students if registered and paid by Feb
$780 for Sat-Sun students If registered after Feb th and by March th
$810 for Sat-Sun students if registered after March th
$820 Sat-Sun Non-member students
$425 Single Day student (Saturday or Sunday)
$450 Single Day Non-member student (Saturday or Sunday)
$385 Sunday First Time students
$410 Friday Solo Students
$410 Friday Club Racers
$340 Friday Instructors (staying to instruct Sat-Sun)
$435 Friday Non-member Solo students
Event requirements
NOTE: HELMETS MUST BE SNELL 2015 OR SNELL 2020 AND MUST BE CLOSED FACE.
Participants must be at least 18 years old and possess a valid driver’s license. Per requirements of BMW CCA national office, all STUDENT participants must be members of BMW CCA. Please include your BMW CCA membership number in your Profile. If you are not yet a BMW CCA member, once you register as a Non-member we will forward your information and membership fee to the national office for you to become a member.
NJ BMW CCA does not allow convertibles of any kind nor SAV/SUVs at our on-track events. Spec Miatas (and similar) are acceptable if they have a full roll-cage, permanently attached factory hard-top and current SCCA log book. They must also comply with all vehicle Technical Inspection requirements.
Note that all after-market tinting must be approved in advance by the Chief of Tech. Failure to obtain pre-approval may result in your car failing Tech Inspection and loss of your registration fee.
Any damage caused to the paddock or track, including safety barriers, is the responsibility of the participant. Note that the track may collect payment on-site.
Cancellations will be accepted until two weeks prior to the start date of an event. Any cancellation received on or prior to the respective cancellation date will be charged a $25.00 handling fee. Any cancellation request following the cancellation date is subject to forfeiture of the entire entry fee if the Registrar is unable to fill your slot. If your slot is filled, only the $25 handling fee will apply. If you are a “no show” at the event, no refund will be given. All cancellations must be communicated in writing via e-mail or letter through the Registrar. If NJ BMW CCA must cancel an event for any reason, registrants will be provided a full refund; however, NJ BMW CCA will not be liable for any charges or costs registrants may incur other than the registration fee. Refunds will be issued following the event.
