I'm pretty much locked out of the CT BMWCCA instruction days because they hold them all at Lime Rock and I can't take my cabrio there without installing a full roll bar, which ain't gonna happen. I'd love to find other instructional events in a place that will allow stock cabrios, like parking lots or airports.

I'm not going to ever get fully hardcore with it as long as it's my daily driver, but I would like to participate in SOME form of off-street driving. Anyone know of any?

BMW CCA (in our area) no longer allows convertibles or roadsters at any event even if the tracks allow it.

I attended an event at Watkins Glen sponsored by tracquest, they allow drop tops without roll bars.

Fu-king liability laws. They've effectively eliminated Z3s without major retrofitting? That sucks.

Originally posted by GatorM
Fu-king liability laws. They've effectively eliminated Z3s without major retrofitting? That sucks.

Even worse, retro-fit, roll bar, hard top doesnt matter, if you want to attend a BMWCCA DE your top can not be capable of going down. :mad:

The only place is Summit point, WV with Car Guys ... check the md/va forum ... we have a discount going on with them ... A coworker with a M3 cab. is being allowed to participate. So long as you are still a novice/beginner ... no problems since you will not be ripping around there at 9/10ths...

You could always autocross. It's a great way to learn car control and have some fun competing at the same time. Just go to any local event and latch on to an instructor. If you ever happen to wander down to Jersey for an autox and find me, I'd be more than happy to ride with you.

Dave

Thanks, dngo. That's the route I was going to go, but I figured it'd be a bit obnoxious to "latch onto an instructor" because I figure they're quite busy with their own car, times, etc. It's good to hear that that's possible.

Originally posted by GatorM
Thanks, dngo. That's the route I was going to go, but I figured it'd be a bit obnoxious to "latch onto an instructor" because I figure they're quite busy with their own car, times, etc. It's good to hear that that's possible.

At my first event I had an instructor "latch onto" me....and I wasn't even looking for one (guess I was that bad ;) ). So, have no fear, even if you dont get an instructor you will most likely have a ball.

Plus, some DE will allow non-rollbar open cars, just read their rules prior to registration.

A guy latching onto a woman at a driving event, go figure..:)

Originally posted by GatorM
Thanks, dngo. That's the route I was going to go, but I figured it'd be a bit obnoxious to "latch onto an instructor" because I figure they're quite busy with their own car, times, etc. It's good to hear that that's possible.

You could always just ask. I'm sure if the particular instructor you get first is busy, he/she can find you one who has the time to have a more detailed discussion with you.

Dave