High Performance Driving School
Confidence at Speed. Control in Every Corner.
What is an RMC BMW CCA HPDE?
Our Driving Schools offer an exhilarating chance for you to unleash your vehicle (BMW or any car you love) on the racetrack! Experience the thrill of the track while learning crucial skills in a fun-filled environment. Our events are packed with excitement, featuring engaging classroom instruction and a dedicated instructor for each student in every session. Safety, challenge, and above all, FUN are at the heart of our program!
Get ready to switch gears as you alternate between action-packed classroom sessions and heart-pounding track time with your instructor. This personalized coaching is a game-changer, honed over decades of racing know-how, and delivers an experience that outshines the pricier commercial schools. Our talented instructors come from backgrounds in racing, autocrossing, and BMW CCA driving schools, making sure you’re in expert hands as you speed towards your goals!
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Venues
High Plains Raceway
We host our HPDE events at High Plains Raceway, one of Colorado’s premier road courses and a fantastic place to build skill, confidence, and seat time behind the wheel. To learn more about the track, its features, and see videos from the course, visit our Open Lapping Day page.
Pueblo Motorsport Park
Pueblo Motorsports Park is a fast, technical 2.2-mile road course that blends high-speed sections with sweeping corners and hard braking zones. It is the kind of track that keeps drivers engaged, pushes skill development, and delivers an exciting experience for both newer and more experienced students.
Class and Run Groups
| Run Groups | Description |
| A and A-Solo | A is the most advanced student run group, these are students who are comfortable on track and starting to learn additional racing lines. A-Solo is for experienced A-group drivers who have been approved by a Chief Instructor to drive without an instructor in the car. |
| B | A more advanced student group for drivers who have moved beyond the beginner level and are continuing to build consistency, pace, and confidence. Placement is based on skill and experience. |
| C | An intermediate student group for drivers continuing to develop their skills and gain more on-track experience in a structured learning environment. Placement is based on skill and experience. |
| D | This is where new students typically begin. It is designed for drivers who are just getting started in HPDE and building their foundation. |
How To Get Started
- Sign up for Motorsportreg.com
MotorsportReg is our event registration platform for HPDE and other club events. Please create a free account and fill out your driver information to get started.
- Register for HPDE
After creating your account, use the “Type of Event” filter next to the search button to find our Driving School in the HPDE category on MotorsportReg. Then select the event, complete your registration, and follow the prompts to finalize your signup.
- Signing the waiver
You will be required to sign a waiver before the event. It is very important to keep proof that you successfully completed it, as you may be asked to show confirmation during check-in. A link will be sent to your cell phone so you can take a photo of yourself and provide your signature. Once finished, please take a screenshot of the completed waiver showing your photo and signature, and save it to your phone’s photo album. This screenshot will serve as your proof at check-in.
- Download our forms
These forms and documents are designed to help you prepare for check-in, understand basic track rules such as flag meanings, complete the required tech inspection before Driving School, learn where that inspection can be done, and review a checklist of what you need for the day to help keep you safe and prepared.
– Tech Inspection (mandatory for all students in HPDE)
– RMC BMW CCA HPDE New Student Welcome Packet (for new students)
– Track Map (Optional)
Recommended Shops to Complete a Tech Inspection
| Shops | Address | Phone Number |
| Autoworks Colorado | 8110 Shaffer Parkway, #100 Littleton CO 80127 | (303) 932-9990 |
| Bavarian Motors | 8484 S. Valley Highway Englewood, CO 80112 | (303) 656-9268 |
| Big Mission Automotive | 579 County Line Rd, Unit C Palmer Lake, CO 80133 | (720) 375-1527 |
| Bimmer Haus Performance | 7233 West 116th Place, Suite A Broomfield CO | (720) 566-0521 |
| BMW of Denver Downtown | 1040 S. Colorado Blvd Denver, CO 80246 | (855) 599-2730 |
| BMW of Loveland | 4150 Byrd Dr Loveland, CO 80538 | (888) 207-3396 |
| Dynamic Import Service | 937 Kimbark St Longmont, CO 80501 | (719) 600-6085 |
| Mondino Imports Inc | 305 Juanita St F, Colorado Springs, CO 80909 | (719) 385-0953 |
| Honest Assembly Garage | Denver, CO 80221 (Appointment Only) | (720) 780-6557 |
| Poudre Sport Car | 5806 S. College Ave Fort Collins, CO 80525 | (970) 229-0996 |
| SCR Performance | 3466 E County Rd 20C, Unit C8 Loveland, CO 80537 | (970) 203-1127 |
Number/Class Identification Plate
Get Ready For Your HPDE Day
FAQ
Registration Questions
Q. Do I need to be a member of BMW CCA to participate in the Driving School?
A. Yes. Driving school participants are required to be BMW CCA members. Join us today!
Q. How do I register an Associate member for Driving School?
A. You will need to use the Associate’s account number instead of their member number. Learn how to find the Associate’s account number on this MotorsportReg help page.
Q. What is the minimum age to participate in a Driving School?
A. 16 years old, with a full and valid driver’s license (no learner’s permit). However, please contract our Driving Stuff for specific guidance for 16 and 17 year olds.
Q. Can I use my convertible, pickup truck or SUV for the Driving School?
A. Trucks, pickups, vans and most SUVs are not allowed. BMW SAVs (X5, X3, and other X-series) and Porsche Cayenne and Macan are allowed.
Convertibles are defined as cars with retractable soft tops and/or fully removable hard tops. Vehicles with integrated retractable factory hardtops are not considered convertibles for the purposes of our Driving Schools. Here is a summary of the requirements for convertibles by RMC BMW CCA and BMW CCA National:
- A roll bar or roll cage meeting the requirements in “Appendix 1 Roll Bars for Convertibles” in the BMW CCA National Manual.
- Five (or more)-point harnesses for both driver and passenger.
- Removable roof panels must be in place while on track.
Q. How do I know if I am registered in the Driving School?
A. You can check your “My Events” page in rmcbmwcca.motorsportreg.com to see your registration status (see the link in the top banner). You will receive an email confirming your credit card payment via the secure online shopping cart. You will also receive an email listing your car number and run group from the registrar about a week before the school. Both registration and payment must be complete to secure your place in the school.
Q. If I have to cancel out of the Driving School, what do I do?
A. Go to the “My Events” page in rmcbmwcca.motorsportreg.com and click the “Cancel Me” link next to the green highlighted event entry. Contact the registrar for a late cancellation after registration has closed.
Q. What completed forms do I have to bring to Driving School?
A. Your completed vehicle Tech Inspection Formhttps://rmcbmwcca.com/2026-driver-document-page/ is required at check-in.
If you will be bringing any minors to the track, you should bring the completed Minor Waiver Form (must be printed in color) as well. If the parents or legal guardian will not be present, the minor waiver form must be signed by a parent/guardian and notarized in advance.
Q. If I am on the wait list for Driving School, how will I know if/when I am in the school?
A. The registrar will contact you via email or phone.
Scheduling Questions
Q. What time should I arrive at Driving School?
A. 6:30 AM.
Q. What time will Driving School be finished?
A. Around 6 pm.
Q. What is the Driving School schedule?
A. Links to the schedule will be on the registration page at rmcbmwcca.motorsportreg.com.
Q. If it is raining, snowing, etc., will the Driving School be cancelled/postponed?
A. No, we hold the Driving School no matter what the weather.
Track, Safety, & Preparation Questions
Q. Do I need a helmet for Driving School?
A. Yes. If you do not have one, we recommend that you obtain one. All helmets must have a Snell foundation 2015 or newer certification sticker. Either the Snell auto racing (SA) or motorcycle (M) certification are acceptable. Current SFI 31.1 and FIA 8860 certifications are also acceptable.
SA2020 Helmets are available for rent when you sign up for the event.
Q. This is my first driving school, how can I prepare?
A. Download and read:
- Driving School Manual
- How to Prepare for the Event
- This FAQ
- Also, review our Beginner’s Corner
Before leaving home, take all loose items out of your car that you will not need at the track.
Q. What should I bring with me?
A. Please read through How to Prepare for the Event which discusses this and many more topics.
Q. How many cars are on the track at once? Is it crowded?
A. We limit registration to ensure a good instructor to student ratio and to avoid a crowded track. Approximately 15 to 20 cars will be on the track at one time. Instructor drive sessions may have 30 or more cars on the track.
Q. How are the students grouped into the on-track run groups?
A. The chief instructor is responsible for grouping students into the 4 run groups (A, B, C & D) based upon each student’s prior experience at driving schools and other high performance driving history. Students can be moved between run groups during the day if it becomes clear to the instructors that they are not assigned to the most appropriate run group.
Q. Since I am an experienced track driver, may I drive solo on the track, without an instructor?
A. Experienced drivers may drive in the A-Solo group with the approval of the Chief Instructor. Contact for further information.
General Questions
Q. Can I bring the kids to Driving School?
A. Yes, however, bring someone who will be responsible for their welfare while you are on the track or in class. A parent or guardian must sign a Minor Waiver Form (must be printed in color) for each minor.
Q. What are the qualifications of the instructors?
A. Our instructors have extensive high performance driving experience and have demonstrated both technica
Meet The HPDE Team
Robert Coe
CO-Director HPDE Program
Gary Odehnal
CO-Director HPDE Program
Want to Become a RMC BMW Driver Instructor?
Each candidate’s experience level is unique, so in the Rocky Mountain Chapter no specific requirement as to number of driving events is used to open the door; however the candidate must demonstrate certain qualities and skills as listed:
- Communication, can put self in another’s shoes = sensitivity; also have the ability to talk through a lap, explain car dynamics, reasons for errors, etc.; being able to listen, read body language, etc. This skill is essential as some of the most gifted drivers cannot communicate and are poor instructors.
- Driving (incl. heel – toe, smoothness, consistency, knowing the line, safety awareness, being a good role model both on/off track, etc.)
- Commitment to program – putting the student’s needs first; willingness to read instructor materials & attend instructor meetings, etc.
- Being checked out by experienced instructors especially in regards to driving skill and communicating while driving.
In the Rocky Mountain Chapter candidates are recruited (primarily through instructor recommendations) vs. their volunteering. Once selected, the candidate is expected to attend the BMW CCA ITS (Instructor Training School). This is not a complete list but hopefully gets the point across. For more information email