SCCM’s Fall Driving School was held at Brainerd racetrack on Monday, Sept. 19. Chaired by Rick Ohland and Jon Thompson, 31 cars signed up for the event, which was held on the long track at the speedway. The weather was excellent, and drivers got to test their skills on both the straight away and on the curves.

Rick and Jon would like to thank all club members that showed up to work the event and help make it a success.

Our spring Driver's School will be held in June, 2012. Mark your calendars or contact Rick or Jon for additional information.

Details and registration will also be on our website in early 2012.

Presented by

SUBURBAN CORVETTES OF MINNESOTA

Suburban Corvettes of Minnesota will have Two Driver School and Lapping Days at Brainerd International Raceway in 2011. These driver schools will provide you with the opportunity to develop your driving skills in the controlled environment of a closed circuit and then they can be used for normal street driving, autocrossing or racing. It’s also a chance for the experienced racer to get lots of track time.

Whether the sun shines or it rains, the Driver School and Lapping goes on. If the sun shines, it is a great time to practice the racing line, braking points or just different corner entry or exit points. If it rains, you will really learn handling techniques for adverse conditions.

There is classroom and braking exercises for the beginner, novice or semi-experienced driver. It is your chance to learn the basics and also how your car reacts to driver inputs. Ride with experienced drivers and see how they handle their car. The experienced drivers will ride with you and work with you to be more confident while you drive your car. You should take full advantage of the opportunity to use these experienced drivers and gain some of there knowledge.

Bring your own lunch, as the concession stand may not be open. We will not break for lunch, so you will need to eat when you can.

 

What You Will Need To Bring

Helmet – minimum Snell 2005 (SCM DOES NOT have loaner helmets)

Non-synthetic material shirt – preferably long sleeve

Non-synthetic material pants – NO SHORTS

Shoes that tie – NO SANDALS

Your lunch and beverages – NO ALCOHOL

Full tank of gas

OPEN MIND

Track Location

BIR is Northwest of Brainerd, Minnesota on Route 371, 5.3 miles North of Route 210, on the east side of the road.
Turn right at the Amoco station/store by the main entrance.
Enter through the main gate and go through security and sign the waivers.
Turn left and follow the road around to the Paddock. Download image of the track BIR Track

The Cost

If you check on the cost of other driver schools or with other clubs, you will find that this is a very inexpensive way to get up to 5 hours of track time per day. It is an exceptional value!

There is a limit of 60 drivers for each school. Be sure you sign up early so that you don’t miss the opportunity.

Fill out the registration form, check the day or days you will attend, enclose a check payable to SUBURBAN CORVETTES OF MINNESOTA for the correct amount, and mail to:

OR, you can register and pay online at www.myautoevents.com

If you have any questions, call Rick Ohland (651) 206-8670, email rickohland@aol.com or
Jon Thompson (763) 263-9587, email jetvette@charter.net

Please check with your auto insurance, you may not be covered while on the track.

The cost:	June 13, 2011 3 mile Donnybrook Track	Sept. 19, 2011 3 mile Donnybrook Track
Each individual school	$245	$245
After May 15, 2011	$270
After August 28, 2011		$270

Both days will be run on the 3 mile Donnybrook Track. Come join the EXCITEMENT of the long, fast straight away at BIR.

Rooms are blocked for "Suburban Corvettes" at Country Inn Suites, 218-828-2161 until May 15, and Aug 21.

The Schedule

7:15 - 7:45AM	CHECK IN & REGISTRATION
7:45AM	DRIVER MEETING – MANDATORY
8:30 – 9:30	CLASSROOM FOR BEGINNERS / NOVICE
9:30 – 10:30	BRAKING EXERCISES FOR BEGINNERS / NOVICE
9:00 – 9:30	TRACK OPEN FOR GROUP “A” EXPERIENCED DRIVERS
9:30 – 10:00	TRACK OPEN FOR GROUP “B” EXPERIENCED DRIVERS
10:00 – 10:30	GROUP “A” EXPERIENCED DRIVERS
10:30 – 11:00	GROUP “B” EXPERIENCED DRIVERS
11:00 – 11:30	GROUP “N” TRACK OPEN FOR BEGINNERS / NOVICES ONLY; EXPERIENCED DRIVERS WILL RIDE WITH YOU
11:30 – 12:30	TRACK CORNER WALK (TRACK CLOSED)
12:30 – 1:00	GROUP “A” EXPERIENCED DRIVERS
1:00 – 1:30	GROUP “B” EXPERIENCED DRIVERS
1:30 – 2:00	GROUP “N” BEGINNERS / NOVICES ASK EXPERIENCED DRIVERS TO RIDE WITH
2:00 – 2:30	GROUP “A” EXPERIENCED DRIVERS
2:30 – 3:00	GROUP “B” EXPERIENCED DRIVERS
3:00 – 3:30	GROUP “N” BEGINNERS / NOVICES
3:30 – 5:00	TRACK OPEN FOR ALL GROUPS

We hope you take this opportunity to enjoy and use “Minnesota’s Premier Motorsports Facility” – BRAINERD INTERNATIONAL RACEWAY.

Drivers School Registration Form