September Summit Point Shenandoah Driver School – NJ/NCC – Driver School

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Fall HPDE Event – BMW CCA National Capital Chapter in collaboration with the BMW CCA’s New Jersey Chapter

Shenandoah Circuit at Summit Point!!

Friday: Open to instructors, solo drivers and select advanced students. There will be dinner a options on Friday for attendees.
Sat-Sun: Open to students of all skill levels with a track walk at the end of the day on Saturday followed by the NJ Chapter’s now-traditional Shenandoah pot-luck BBQ.

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