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Winter Driving => SASC Schools => Topic started by: Reijo on December 11, 2018, 11:12:05 AM
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Schedule for the Winter Driver Training for the 2019 winter is as follows (this list will be updated as it is set up):
Dec. 30/18 – Winter Driver Training 1
Jan. 6/19 – Sunday – Winter Driver Training 2 (tentative only - reschedule to Jan. 20?)
Feb. 02/19– Saturday – BMW Club Winter Driver Training
Jan. 27/19 – Sunday – Winter Driver Training 3 (confirmed)
Feb. 10/18 – Sunday – Winter Driver Training 4 (confirmed)
Feb. 17/18 – Sunday – Winter Driver Training 5 (tentative only - this one will depend on demand. Interest seems to wane by this late in the winter)
All events are at the Budget/YYC lot - 2202 Airport Trail NE - access via 100th Ave NE, then south on 22nd St. NE
http://www.motorsportreg.com/orgs/southern-alberta-solosport-club
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Tara and I can help out as needed, same as last year. Let us know.
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Tara and I can help out as needed, same as last year. Let us know.
That would be great! Would love to have you two out helping out!
Obviously the immediate need is for Dec. 30th since it is coming up very quickly (my, how time flies, eh!).
Reijo
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FYI: There is the option of buying "gifts" for the Dec. 30 winter driver training.
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I'm around over the Christmas break so can help out on the 30th too if needed.
John
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Yes, come on out, John! Thanks for volunteering.
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I also likely can help out.
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We currently only have 5 people signed up for the winter driving training on December 30, we require a minimum of 15 participants to run this event otherwise we will have to cancel it.
If you were thinking of attending please sign up by Thursday, December 27.
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Spread the word folks! Post it on your FB pages etc.
This is still in time for a Christmas gift for Dec. 30.
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There is still one day left to sign up for this event! Now with a couple of inches of new snow we are good to go ... and more snow forecast for Sunday ... PERFECT! So if you know of anyone wanting one of these schools, please be diligent and be sure to let them know of this link! One day left. This happens on Sunday (it is a go!)
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We will also be doing setup on Saturday afternoon I figure ... have to set it up but do not anticipate any problems ... not like anyone is using the lot, eh? :)
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I'm around over the Christmas break so can help out on the 30th too if needed.
John
Going to have to skip helping out this time out - had a wicked cold hit yesterday that has knocked me flat.
John
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What time are you guys going to gather there to set up?
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I am thinking 1 PM if that works ... sundown around 4:30 so ... can do a few laps ... maybe a bit of training for any new instructors and helpers
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Would I be of any value to help/ instruct?
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Would I be of any value to help/ instruct?
I think so. You have taken a number of the RASE and I think one SoloPro School ... I can also give you some pointers about instructing and there are also some stuff we do differently in the winter schools. Come see me and talk to me tomorrow and we'll see what we can do.
R
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Sounds good Reijo. Will talk to you tomorrow.
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I am going to be a bit late ... make that 1:30 pm.
Or if you wish, go to the Budget gate on Barlow and ask for the key and go to the lot.
Reijo
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Got the key. Gate open.
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Thanks to David Grey and Marco for helping setup this afternoon!
It went well and the lot is looking good for tomorrow with a thin layer of snow with a few small bare spots.
We spread some snow via laps over most of the bare spots! :)
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It was another successful school - thanks to Gary, Dave, Tara, Ryan and Marco for helping with instructing! I was hearing from the participants that they learned a lot - a good thing! :)
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Obviously we missed Jan. 6 ... maybe re-schedule to Jan. 20 (Sunday) ... day after the BMW Club school? Stay tuned.
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January 20, January 27, 2019 and other dates for Winter Driver Training are up on msreg.com and anyone may register Search for SASC and you will find it.
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Do you know anyone looking for a winter driving school? Please let them know that we have one this Sunday .... good for trying out new tires, cars etc. also ... also not a bad idea to get some seat time! Also, something people may not realize is that the speed around corners are very comparable to Ghost Lake because the surface is not as slippery which results in more grip than out at the Lake where it was almost impossible to get going with some vehicles on all-seasons etc.
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We will need some volunteers to help setup for the Sunday Winter Driving School on Saturday afternoon and then some instructors for Sunday.
Let me know!
Thanks!
R
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I'll be working both weekend mornings but if setup goes on later than 3pm I can help
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No one else has expressed preferences and a later setup works better for me too ... so let's make it 3 pm then.
I think last time it took us 1.5 hours setting up.....so we should be good for light ... the lot lights come on in the dark in any case so that is not a concern either.
Thanks Marco!
Reijo
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I can probably help with set up on Saturday but can't come out to help Sunday. John
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Thanks John!
We are short people right now (3 signed up and 3 more I know of who are going to sign up) but that is about 1/2 of the numbers we need to make this viable.
We may need to cancel ... so stay tuned. I'll let you know on here.
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No worries, I'll check in here again tomorrow to see if its still on.
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Poll on the FB page for another option on Sunday if we do not get enough entries for the all-day school ... 1/2 day of lapping anyone?
Respond to the poll on FB:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/12062776685/
R
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Is it still on?
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We have decided to cancel for tomorrow.
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Unfortunately, not enough people/entries to cover the cost of the lot nor for a practice day etc.
BMW School is next weekend - Feb. 2 (SATURDAY) ... there are more people in there and I know of others who are interested for the following one on Feb. 10 so I believe will "go".
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Sounds like the BMW school may be postponed to Feb. 16 ... stay tuned.
If this keeps up, we'll have a summer solo event soon! ;)
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Sounds like the BMW school may be postponed to Feb. 16 ... stay tuned.
If this keeps up, we'll have a summer solo event soon! ;)
Confirmed ... postponed to Feb. 16.
Reijo
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Is the winter training on Feb 10 looking like it's going to go ahead?
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We have 7 entries thus far so we need about 5 more to make this viable. If you know of someone who might be interested, please spread the word!
If we do not get more, I was thinking we might be able to do a 1/2 day with the people ... late morning to sundown (roughly), no classroom, quick meeting at Tim's on the corner to start, do paperwork, grab a java and go! Obviously there will be serious seat time if we don't get more entries.
In the meanwhile I'll do some calcs to see if that helps the bottom line (the escape plan!).
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I could also use some help to set up on Saturday afternoon.
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I'm going to enter my daughter now. I could help out on Sunday but can't make Saturday.
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I'm going to enter my daughter now. I could help out on Sunday but can't make Saturday.
Great!
R
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I will be there on Sunday, going to bring the truck to haul cones at the end of the day.
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8 entries - not enough entries to cover the cost. Cancelled.
Either refunds or credit/moved to a future event will be given out.
Would have been very cold this weekend although the snow would have been good.
BMW school next weekend.
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Anyone can enter the BMW school correct? Is it looking like it's going to go this weekend?
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Anyone can enter the BMW school correct? Is it looking like it's going to go this weekend?
Yes, anyone can register for the BMW school. The weather looks favourable for this weekend with a major storm coming our way on Friday.
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Actually the conditions look perfect ... be a shame if we have to cancel. We need 14 entries ... currently at 6.
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Set up for Saturday will be at 3:30-4 pm ff this afternoon. C'mon out if you are looking to help out ... and maybe do a lap or two.
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Make that 3:30 pm
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Does the BMW school more cover more advanced/aggressive materials than a regular WTD in terms of curriculum?
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It is very similar but, of course, I am always "tweaking" the program so some minor changes are there ... but essentially the same as last year.
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Mind you, the aggressiveness of instruction/techniques depends on the capability of the driver ...
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Is it a discount only for bmw members or also for club members?
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Just BMW club members unfortunately. They are subsidizing their club members ... a club benefit.
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No helmet required correct?
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No helmet required correct?
Correct. Just came from the site .... conditions are perfect!
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Somewhat disjointed here .... having 2 cancellations and all doesn't help I guess. Anyway, I'm not sure how many instructors are going to show up but we have some from the BMW club but could probably use 2 or 3 more otherwise.
Let me know or just show up.
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I notice there are no more schools planned? I have 3 people who are very interested...
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I notice there are no more schools planned? I have 3 people who are very interested...
I have a number of others as well and was intending on setting up at least one more originally. Our original schedule conflicted with the Porsche Club event this Sunday so we had to cancel it.
So maybe next weekend? That is one choice.
Send me a PM and we can "talk" some more.
Reijo