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A HUGE thanks to all of our COACHES/VOLUNTEERS (see below)
Motorcycle Officer Ben Lancaster – Reno PD,
Shannon Lagace, Jonah Dillman & Craig – SAIA LTL Freight,
Kim Myers – BMW CCA,
REGIONAL PUBLIC SAFETY TRAINING CENTER
And mostly to our fearless Leader: STEVE POLIMENI, without you this event would not be possible!
Thanks Parents, because you care

BMWCCA Sierra Chapter White Knuckled, Fearless Coaches (in alphabetical order):

 Volunteers

Greetings to all my Street Survivor fans!

It has been several months now since pulling off the Street Survival 2017 event, and I would like to take the opportunity to personally thank all those volunteers who showed up to help – you were all “Rock Stars!”  A special thanks to the in-car coaches from the SCCA who showed up to assist, you guys got rave reviews from your assigned students. Please pass on my gratitude to Carol Deborde for getting the word out to her club.

As luck would have it, the weather gods shone down on the event all day and provided us with almost 80 degrees and plenty of Reno sunshine on an early October day, it was just great to be outdoors. We had 20 enthusiastic students from lots of different places; Petaluma, Cameron Park, San Jose, Nevada City, and Alpine Meadows in California, Sparks and Reno in Nevada. It just blows me away how far some people will travel to get to this event – a true testament to the cause if you will. I would also mention that 15 of the 20 students required a “Minor Release.” My hats off to their parents for ensuring a valuable lesson in their children’s driver education.

I realize that some of you reading this article may not be very impressed by the meager number of 20 students out of what feels like a bazillion number of young drivers on the road today. Personally speaking, if I get one student to be a better driver then I’m way ahead of the game. And I can safely say that our volunteer coaches and staff pretty much feel the same way. If you haven’t participated in the past then I highly encourage you to check it out, we would love to see you next year in any capacity.

I would also like to mention my gratitude to the Reno Police Department for sending Motorcycle Officer Ben Lancaster to answer student questions, to SAIA LTL Freight (Craig, Shannon and Jonah) for providing an 18-wheeler so students could understand what it is like to drive one these from a vision standpoint, and to retired WCSO Deputy Kimberly Myers for her inspirational message to our students.

~ Steve Polimeni, Driving Events Coordinator

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Here’s a roster of all who chipped in to make this year’s Street Survival another worthwhile event.  (Gee, I hope I didn’t leave out anyone!!!)

Thanks Parents, because you care

BMWCCA Sierra Chapter White Knuckled, Fearless Coaches (in alphabetical order):

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Sierra Bimmerheads,

Thanks to all who pitched in for Street Survival.  I’m sure the new location had a lot to do with it, but I think it was the best one ever.  The final count after one called in sick and another no-showed, was 28 drivers.  The critiques showed that both parents and students appreciated the facility… a lot!  They also gave kudos for the coaching.  AND… I think the feedback on the classroom presentations was the best ever!  Way to go Steve.  Why didn’t we dump that other guy sooner?

For the first time ever at this location, the course layouts and the flow went pretty smoothly.  The water and soap actually worked, for a change, to get cars loose.  One important achievement for the day, the schedule:  we started on time, stayed on time, and finished on time.

Alice and Diane will have to provide the necessary critique of how registration went.  I can say this from double-checking… we collected 100% of the minor waivers and with 83 signatures on the regular waiver, I don’t think we missed anyone.  Steve Reimer generously comp’d 50% of the Einstein goodies.  Just a FYI, we were charged $400 for the use of the facility, which is reimbursed to us by Street Survival.

Fred, thanks for the pictures.  Looking forward to seeing them.  Plz fwd to Carol for the website.

The only trace at day’s end that we had been there might have been a few bagel crumbs.  Thanks for everyone’s help cleaning up.  If you are friends with the Porsche Club guys who helped out, please give them a “thanks”.

It’s more than a one-man job.  I would encourage anyone willing, to step forward and help Steve Polimeni keep the program going.

Cheers,
Jeff- Your Janitor

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Here’s a roster of all who chipped in to make this year’s Street Survival another worthwhile event.  (Gee, I hope I didn’t leave out anyone!!!)  We had help from outside the club (denoted by an *), from our venue host, Sky Tavern Junior Ski Program… and from other individuals who care about the effort to give new drivers a better chance to survive.

Registration was manned… errr, wo-manned… by Diane Ona, Carmina Nicasio and Jackie Douglass.  We would have starved without Joyce Sharp and Sharon Rachow… okay and DeArmond for bagels and coffee first thing.

The course workers kept the flow going:  John Strom, Ed Smith, Art Ona, Duane Meyer*… plus some parental help.

Fred Watson was a moving target as the event photographer.

A HUGE thanks to all of our COACHES/VOLUNTEERS (see below)
 Sky Tavern and Captain Duane Meyer

And mostly to our fearless Leader: JEFF WARNER, without you this event would not be possible!
Thanks Parents, because you care

BMWCCA Sierra Chapter White Knuckled, Fearless Coaches (in alphabetical order):

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NOTE: Club Events are for Sierra Chapter Members Only

An electronic invitation will be sent out to all chapter members for all events,

PLEASE RSVP by accepting the invitation or email us

WHEN: Saturday, August 8^th, 2015 @ 8:40am, Meet @ Starbucks/Raleys Parking Lot on (Mt. Rose Hwy/Wedge Pkwy)

Days Events:

9:00am – Starbucks/Raleys Parking Lot, 1^st poker card draw Head-up Mt Rose Hwy (NV-431) over the summit, right on NV/CA-28 past Kings Beach .  Turn right on CA-267 (N Shore Road) towards Truckee, CA for approx 10.3 miles.  Turn Left on Brockway Road through roundabouts for approx. 1.0 mile to Truckee River Regional Park for potty break and 2^nd poker card draw.

10:00am – Leave TRR Park turning right on Brockway road, turns to Bridge St.  Right on Donner Pass Road until roundabout on CA-89.  Travel approx. 23 miles to Sierraville and then left on CA-49, stop at highway turnout immediately after Sierraville for pictures and 3^rd poker card. Continue 4.7 miles past Sattley.  Continue, this is the fun part! – 12.6 miles of dangerous curves, to Bassets (gas station/small store and highway maintenance station). Will draw the 4^th poker card at Bassets parking lot.

11:00am – Leave Bassets turning onto Gold Lake Hwy (CR-S620), travel approx. 7.6 miles to Gold Lake for pictures then continue for 15.4 miles to CA-89, entering Graeagle.  Turn left on CA-89 for approx. 1.7 miles to Graeagle-Johnsville Road.  Travel approx. 1.6 miles to Poplar Valley Road, turn right and travel straight to Plumas Pines Golf Course/ Longboards Bar and Grill for lunch! …and final poker card draw and prize award!). Lunch will be The Bluff with glorious views and delicious food.

Lunch Options:

The menu choices for the $17.00 choices to include tax, tip & iced tea or coffee:

Grilled Chicken Sandwich on house-made ciabatta roll, served with Caesar salad or house-cut French fries

Longburger , 1/2 pound burger on house-made roll, topped with Swiss or blue cheese, choice of Caesar salad or house-cut French fries

Ceasar Salad with grilled shrimp or chicken w/shrimp or chicken

And the $20.00 choice to include tax, tip & iced tea or coffee:

BBQ Baby Back Ribs with honey chipotle BBQ sauce, coleslaw and house-cut French fries

NOTE: Longboards can not do individual checks.  We were able to make lunch choices to include tax, tip, drink for a flat fee so please pay in cash. They have a full bar with a wide selection of micro-brews available which you can purchase drinks individually.

1:30pm – Leave Longboards and return back to CA-89 heading north through Graeagle for approx. 1 mile to CA-70. Head east on CA-70 towards Portola, CA, approx. 9 miles.  Leave Portola heading east on CA-70 towards US-395, South on US-395 to Reno, 49 miles. Estimated arrival time in Reno 2:30pm (Click here for the mapped Route)

I WANT TO GO! Club Members can accept the emailed invitation will reserve your spot! Or email us. For further information contact Sharon Goodrich

The craggy peaks, waterfalls, and rivers of the Sierra Buttes are a spectacular site, especially in the winter and spring when adorned with a tapestry of snow. Glacially formed lakes add to the unique beauty of the landscape and offer recreation in its most luxuriously primitive form.

Click here to read more about Sierra Buttes.

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 Street Survival Class of 2014

A HUGE thanks to all of our COACHES/VOLUNTEERS (see below)
Sky Tavern and  Trooper Chuck Allen
And mostly to our fearless Leader: JEFF WARNER, without you this event would not be possible!
Thanks Parents, because you care

BMWCCA Sierra Chapter White Knuckled, Fearless Coaches (in alphabetical order):

 Volunteers

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A HUGE thanks to all of our COACHES/VOLUNTEERS, Sierra Fire Protection District – Station 38, Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe, And mostly to our fearless Leader: JEFF WARNER, without you this event would not be possible! Thanks Parents, because you care Sierra Chapter White Knuckled, Fearless Coaches.

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For more details on last year’s event click here to visit our post.

WE NEED STUDENTS & VOLUNTEER COACHES! (DO NOT NEED TO BE CLUB MEMBERS)
WHEN:Saturday, October 5^th, 2013
LOCATION: Mt. Rose Ski Resort Parking Lot, 22222 Mount Rose Highway, Reno, NV

It’s about more than driving – it’s about LIVING!
The primary emphasis of the Tire Rack Street Survival® is a “hands-on” driving experience in real-world situations! 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.

See the Tire Rack Street Survival® FAQ page
Watch YouTube videos:

• 2012 Sierra Chapter Street Survival
• Tire Rack Street Survival
• Tire Rack Street Survival Promo

Event Details

• Driving Clinic for Ages 15-23
• Full day behind the wheel with Coach
• You drive your own vehicle
• Class presentations between sessions
• Emphasis on Vehicle Dynamics

COST: $75 per student (includes lunch)

I WANT TO BE A STUDENT! Age requirement is 15-23. To register go to our Street Survival School Registration page.

I WANT TO BE A VOLUNTEER COACH: Coaches DO NOT NEED TO BE CLUB MEMBERS. If you want to volunteer contact Jeff Warner or Email Us.

For further information visit the Street Survival web site or contact Jeff Warner or Email Us

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This what Parents and Students said they liked best:

Others quotes: Mike Dietel: “Good group of young drivers”… “Even with soap and water, it’s hard to get these newer cars to misbehave.” Anon: “Who does that guy think he is, a rock star or something?”  (Answer: Well, actually HE IS!”) Brandon Villar: “I really want to do this… in my dad’s M!” A HUGE thanks to all of our COACHES/VOLUNTEERS (see below), Sierra Fire Protection District – Station 38, Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe, All Points Towing, And mostly to our fearless Leader: JEFF WARNER, without you this event would not be possible! Thanks Parents, because you care Sierra Chapter White Knuckled, Fearless Coaches (in alphabetical order):

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This what Parents and Students said they liked best:

A HUGE thanks to all of our COACHES/VOLUNTEERS*, Sierra Fire Protection District – Station 38, Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe, All Points Towing, Einstein Bagels (yummy) And mostly to our fearless Leader: JEFF WARNER Without you this event would not be possible! Thanks Parents, because you care *Sierra Chapter Coaches and Volunteers (in alphabetical order):

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