Tire Rack Street Survival (TRSS)
BMW Club Southern Alberta and Rocky Mountain Motorsports
Present
School: Sunday, Sept 13 – 9:00 AM-5:00PM
Location: Rocky Mountain Motor Sports (Carstairs)
The Venue
In previous years, the school was run at the Calgary Police Training Grounds but in 2024, the Calgary Police made a policy change which did not allow Public Use of any of their facilities.
Rocky Mountain Motor Sports (RMM) have generously stepped in and offered the use of their facilities at a significant discount. In order to keep student fees at the historic $125, the BMW Club Southern Alberta (BMWCSA) and Continental Tire Canada have covered the remaining rental costs at RMM. We hope to announce other sponsors shortly.
CCA Truck Driving Training Ltd and Whissell Contracting Ltd have also contributed resources and advertising to further promote driver safety.
The Program
The primary emphasis of the Tire Rack Street Survival® is a “hands-on” driving experience in real-world situations! The School starts where traditional “parallel parking” driver education programs leave off.
Rather than studying driver’s manual theory, the primary emphasis of the program is a “hands on” driving experience with in car skills development in a very safe, purpose built, closely supervised training environment.
When your teen driver, or those with less than 10 years of driving experience, attends a Street Survival school, they learn to control their own car in dynamic exercises that can’t be learned from books or games. They experience the physics of motion in exactly the types of situation that can cause a loss of control! They learn how to make good driving decisions and react more quickly. They become more aware of their own limits and learn to begin anticipating the actions of other drivers.
We use your own car to teach you about its handling limits and how you can control them. The students will become more observant of the traffic situation they find themselves in. They will learn to look far enough ahead to anticipate unwise actions of other drivers. As the students master the application of physics to drive their cars, they will make fewer unwise driving actions themselves. They will understand why they should always wear their own seatbelts, and why they should insist that their passengers wear seatbelts, too. The dangers of Distracted Driving are also handled.
It’s about more than driving – it’s about LIVING!
- Three parents, including Scott Goodyear, former Indy Car Champion, share their perspectives in this video.
- See our FAQ page at: streetsurvival.org/frequently-asked-questions.php
Schools cost is $125 per student (and some sponsorships may be available)
- Lunch, refreshments and Student manual are provided
Event requirements
Parents are encouraged to stay! Please arrive early.
What to Bring for Each Participant:
- A valid Alberta Class 5 Driver’s Licence, or equivalent. A Class 7 (Learner) licence is acceptable with a minimum of 25 hours road experience.
- A car (alternatively, one car can be shared between 2 participants). Cars are NOT provided. Participants are encouraged to use the car they normally drive so they learn how their car would perform in an emergency.
- Passenger cars do not need to be reviewed and we do expect the owner to ensure the car is roadworthy
- Vehicles with modifications that alter the center of gravity (i.e. lift kits) are not acceptable.
- High Center of Gravity Vehicles (HCGs) such as SUVs, SAVs, Trucks, Jeep-type vehicles, and Minivans will need to be verified. The older HCGs without electronic stability control (not just the electronic traction control) will not be accepted.
- Signed waiver is required for those over and those under 18.
- Participants under the age of 18 must have the waiver signed by parents(s) or legal guardian(s). The waiver will be made available at time of registration.
Directions to Rocky Mountain Motorsports will be provided (north on Hwy 2 and turn right at HWY 581 Carstairs turn off – it is on east side of Highway – do not take the first turnoff to Carstairs)
ALL COMMUNICATION REGARDING THE SCHOOL WILL BE SENT TO THE E-MAIL ADDRESS ON THE REGISTRATION LISTED AS THE STUDENTS.
Registration Links
Student:
Volunteers to help run the school:
Coaches/instructors:
- Direct any questions to Glen Cook, TRSS Manager, at (403) 274-8716 or gcook@bmwcsa.ca
