The GVC Instructor Training School (ITS) is a three-day program that is frequently offered in conjunction with GVC BMW CCA weekend driving schools at Watkins Glen. The purpose of the school is to give advanced students, who are ready to progress to the next level, an opportunity to learn about and experience instructing in a safe and supportive environment.

The first two days of the program consist of alternating in-car role-playing with an ITS mentor-instructor and classroom sessions. At the end of the second day, the candidate's progress is evaluated, and if ready, the candidate will begin instructing a student on Sunday; otherwise, he or she will continue to work with their mentor. The classroom session encourages open discussion so that students can share their instructing experiences with fellow classmates and learn from each other.

If you would enjoy the rewards of sharing your driving skills with others, and are ready to commit to promoting high performance driving in a positive and professional way, we welcome your application to participate in our program.

To be considered as a candidate you must:

1) Be an experienced driving school student driving at an advanced level, or have been instructing with the BMW Club for under a year.
2) Be recommended by a BMW Club Instructor that verifies that you are ready to begin instructing.
3) Have experience driving at Watkins Glen International racetrack.

If you meet these qualifications, Application link has been removed - the program is full. After your application has been received, you will be sent an "Instructor Candidate Evaluation Form" to take to your next High Performance Driving School event. Have your instructor complete and return this form. You may wish to contact the driving event organizers ahead of time, so that they can pair you with an instructor who is familiar with our instructor training program. Based upon the number of qualified applicants, GVC ITS programs will be scheduled. You will be notified of your acceptance status.

The Genesee Valley Chapter BMW CCA ITS program is recognized throughout the Northeast for the quality of its graduating instructors.
If you have any questions please contact: GVC ITS Coordinator

The GVC BMW CCA is very selective about accepting instructors from other chapters / organizations. To be considered, you will need to provide evidence of your past instructing experience and references.

Step 2: Please complete and submit this application if you are an instructor with another chapter and wish to become an instructor with the GVC BMW CCA.

If you have any questions please contact: GVC Chief Instructor

The GVC BMW CCA also conducts 1-day Instructor Seminars in the off-season to keep its instructors up-to-date in the latest in track safety, performance technology and instruction techniques. These sessions are typically held in Rochester, NY in March, and may include reknown guest speakers such as Ross Bentley, racing coach and author of the "Speed Secrets" series on Race Driving Techniques.