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GVC Event: GVC 5th Annual Derek Hanson Memorial HPDE #121

GVC 5th Annual Derek Hanson Memorial HPDE #121
Friday, Sep 27, 2024
to Sunday, Sep 29, 2024


Location
Watkins Glen International
2790 County Route 16
Watkins Glen, NY 14891

2024-Sep-27 00:002024-Sep-29 00:00America/New_YorkGVC 5th Annual Derek Hanson Memorial HPDE #121

GVC HPDE at Watkins Glen International. This HPDE is the third of three of GVC HPDE's for 2024. This event provides intensive on-track and classroom instruction for all levels of students. Solo-level drivers get more track time in longer sessions. 

Instructors get 1:1 student to instructor ratio and more track time.


Excellent one on one in-car Instruction and coaching!! Advanced Data Coaching!!
 


 

Watkins Glen International - 2790 County Route 16 - Watkins Glen, NY 14891Genesee Valley BMW Car Club

Event Features: 

  • 1 to 3 days Open-lapping for Solo (GVC Group S or equivalent, SLIP* L4 and up), instructors, and pre-approved Advanced (Group 2, L3-4) students.
  • Two-day Driving School in 2 instructed groups from Novice, Intermediate and Advanced students (GVC Groups 4, 3, 2 SLIP L2-4), Saturday and Sunday

Items of note:

  • All standard BMW CCA HPDE safety protocols and passing rules will be in effect.  
  • Instruction/coaching is available by special arrangement for open-lapping drivers new to the Glen or otherwise in need a bit of help.
  • If you are unsure whether you qualify for open-track, please contact the Registrar Sean Grant (SGrant1983@me.com) or GVC Chief Instructor Jay Sofianek (jsofianek@gmail.com).
  • Advanced Data Coaching is available to all open lappers who are interested in taking the next leap in driving skill development. A highly-qualified Data Coach will work with you to utilize data from your vehicle to reveal opportunities for improving your driving technique. In addition to personal 1-on-1 coaching, we have a limited number of AiM Solo 2 data loggers to use for the weekend at no extra charge. We are confident that you will see track performance gains that will rival modifications to your car costing thousands of dollars by improving the most important component in your car - you! Fee is $60 for 2-days of coaching.  Only six AiM units available, so don't wait to sign up!