BMW CT Valley Chapter Events

Please join us for our season opener for 2021, the Skid Pad & Autocross Advanced Car Control Clinic on Friday, April 16. This is a full day school with some classroom and lots of time behind the wheel. Our classroom sessions are lead by seasoned driving instructors in the Infield Chalet. Right outside the door of the classroom are the dedicated wet skid pad and full autocross track. Your day is spent rotating between classroom sessions, the skid pad, and autocross track. This is a no-helmet required event and if you are sporting around in an open top car, our Skid Pad & Autocross day is your only opportunity to get out and “play” on a closed track. If you are interested in attending one of these awesome events, please visit our HPDE page for information on signup and for obtaining the appropriate forms to fill out and submit on the day of the school.

Come out and join the Connecticut Valley Chapter for an all day High Performance Driver’s school for our first driving school of 2021 at Lime Rock Park. Please also note the reduced entrance fee! Come out and join the Connecticut Valley Chapter for an all day High Performance Driving School at Lime Rock Park on Saturday, April 17, 2021. This year we are again, sharing the track with the Lime Rock Club. All run groups will get four, 20 minute track sessions with lead/follow instruction, plus great outdoor classrooms too! All drivers are placed in a run group based upon their track experience and Instructor recommendation. Due to COVID restrictions, we cannot offer in-car instruction for this event. As such, this will be an advanced level driver school only. If you are interested in attending one of these awesome events, please visit our HPDE page for information on signup and for obtaining the appropriate forms to fill out and submit on the day of the school.

Come out and join the Connecticut Valley Chapter for an all day High Performance Driver’s school for our second driving school of 2021 at Lime Rock Park. Please also note the reduced entrance fee! Your day will be spent alternating between classroom and behind the wheel sessions on the track. Classroom sessions are tailored to class skill level and are lead by seasoned, certified BMW driving instructors. In-car instructors provide the coaching needed to improve driving skills and get the most out of your car. And, just like when you were in school, you’ll receive a report card from your in-car instructor. At 5:00p, when the track goes cold, it’s time to get together for pizza and beverages under the control tower. Stories of day abound as new friends and old enjoy a snack and a drink before heading home. If you are interested in attending one of these awesome events, please visit our HPDE page for information on signup and for obtaining the appropriate forms to fill out and submit on the day of the school.

Come out and join the Connecticut Valley Chapter for an all day High Performance Driver’s school for our third driving school of 2021 at Lime Rock Park. Please also note the reduced entrance fee! Your day will be spent alternating between classroom and behind the wheel sessions on the track. Classroom sessions are tailored to class skill level and are lead by seasoned, certified BMW driving instructors. In-car instructors provide the coaching needed to improve driving skills and get the most out of your car. And, just like when you were in school, you’ll receive a report card from your in-car instructor. At 5:00p, when the track goes cold, it’s time to get together for pizza and beverages under the control tower. Stories of day abound as new friends and old enjoy a snack and a drink before heading home. If you are interested in attending one of these awesome events, please visit our HPDE page for information on signup and for obtaining the appropriate forms to fill out and submit on the day of the school.

Come out and join the Connecticut Valley Chapter for an all day High Performance Driver’s school for our fourth driving school of 2021 at Lime Rock Park. Please also note the reduced entrance fee! Your day will be spent alternating between classroom and behind the wheel sessions on the track. Classroom sessions are tailored to class skill level and are lead by seasoned, certified BMW driving instructors. In-car instructors provide the coaching needed to improve driving skills and get the most out of your car. And, just like when you were in school, you’ll receive a report card from your in-car instructor. At 5:00p, when the track goes cold, it’s time to get together for pizza and beverages under the control tower. Stories of day abound as new friends and old enjoy a snack and a drink before heading home. If you are interested in attending one of these awesome events, please visit our HPDE page for information on signup and for obtaining the appropriate forms to fill out and submit on the day of the school.

The Rallye for a Cure invites car enthusiasts to participate in a fun-filled day for the entire family! Owners of vintage, classic, sports, and modern cars are all invited to join in the fun of this Game-Tour-Adventure (GTA) Rallye. Each Rallye team consists of a driver and a navigator in one car. During the drive, navigators will be asked to record information about the route in the style of a “scavenger hunt,” making the Rallye fun for all ages. The Rallye welcomes drivers and navigators of all experiences and family members of all ages as we navigate from our sponsor, New Country BMW in Hartford, to Palmer Motorsports Park for laps on the track! The $100 registration includes entry into the Rallye, breakfast courtesy of New Country BMW, lunch, and laps on the track at Palmer Motorsports Park. The day also includes an online auction and an Awards Ceremony. For registration and event details, please visit http://caea.net/RFAC/.

This is a non-CVC event.

The Trans Am Series by Pirelli along with the Sportscar Vintage Racing Association (SVRA) and International GT will once again headline Lime Rock Park’s traditional Memorial Day Holiday Weekend. Enjoy mixing modern and vintage race cars on the same weekend! Activities start on Friday (May 28) as Trans Am series by Pirelli and SVRA are on track with practice and qualifying. On Saturday (May 29), things rev up with all-day racing excitement. With nearly 300 cars on display, the Sunday Royals Car Show (May 30) is a laid-back experience that benefits various charities. Racing revs up again on Memorial Day Monday (May 31) as we honor all servicemen and women. For more information about this event including registration, please visit www.limerock.com/transamclassic

This is a non-CVC event.

The IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship is North America’s greatest collection of endurance GT race cars, teams, manufacturers and drivers. It’s back at Lime Rock Park again for the Northeast Grand Prix! The Grand Prix includes classes such as GT Le Mans, GT Daytona, Grand Sport, TCR, and Street Tuner. For more information on details and registration for this event, please visit the following: www.limerock.com/imsa-grand-prix

Racers from all over the country will arrive for the Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix to race the Historics event at their 2.8mi track. Race classes are divided up by engine size with two special BMW Club classes. For more information on this event along with the event details, please visit www.pvgp.org/drivers/pvgp-historic-races/schedule/.

This is a non-CVC event.

The IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship is North America’s greatest collection of endurance GT race cars, teams, manufacturers and drivers. It’s back at Lime Rock Park again for the Northeast Grand Prix! The Grand Prix includes classes such as GT Le Mans, GT Daytona, Grand Sport, TCR, and Street Tuner. For more information on details and registration for this event, please visit the following: www.limerock.com/imsa-grand-prix

For the past 20 years, The Dream Ride Experience has been the signature event of The Hometown Foundation, Inc., which represents communities and participants of Special Olympics from around the globe. With the ongoing health and safety concerns directly related to COVID-19, The Hometown Foundation, Inc. has modified this year’s Dream Ride Experience to ensure those who can safely attend are able to do so under appropriate social distancing guidelines. For those unable to join us in person, we will be providing a virtual viewing and participation experience, so that Dream Riders around the globe can still join in on the fun. So mark your calendars and join us on Friday, August 20 – Sunday, August 22, 2021 in Farmington, CT as we celebrate our Dream Riders and their year-long achievements in a new format. We have a very special weekend scheduled for August 20-22, 2021. Whether you are local or across the globe, we have made it possible for you to join us either in person or virtually for the Dream Ride Experience. We are in the process of planning a modified weekend to not only ensure the health and safety of participants, but to allow for participation at whatever your comfort level may be. Although we are still working out the details, below is a sample of what to expect. Visit our website www.dreamride.org all summer for updates.

This is a non-CVC event.

Now in its 39th year, the Historic Festival at Lime Rock Park has been a time-honored tradition since 1982. Enjoy vintage car racing at its best and a nostalgic journey through time. Lime Rock Park is committed to holding this event and will be sharing updates here on how they plan to keep spectators, participants and staff safe. More details to follow. For more information on registration, please visit www.limerock.com/labor-day-historics

This is a non-CVC event.

The Greenwich Concours is proud to be celebrating our 26th Anniversary in 2021 and excited that we are now a part of Hagerty! Recognized as one of the premier concours in the country and the largest in the Northeast, Greenwich is unique in that it is two concours back to back. New this year, Saturday will feature a Concours de Sport to celebrate all things of speed and race cars. Sunday will bring together some of the best examples of international and domestic marques with a focus on design, elegance and craftsmanship for the Concours d’Elegance. Both days will feature fun and unique engagement opportunities for all ages. For more information on registration for this event, please visit www.greenwichconcours.com.

This is a non-CVC event.