Tire Rack Street Survival

All smiles from the Students / Coaches at recent school in Rosemount. It was their 3rd school this year!

Greetings Heroes!

Hey everybody! It's Friday! You made it to a Holiday weekend. While you're heading off to the Indy 500 or the lake, the mountains, beach, or a cabin for the long couple of days please remember the reason. Memorial Day is celebrated in the United States to honor and mourn U.S. military personnel who died while serving in the armed forces. Unlike Veterans Day, which honors all who served, Memorial Day specifically commemorates those who made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of the nation during peace and war. Most of us have a family member or a close friend, putting politics aside paid that sacrifice and are due our respect.

Last weekend we where at the BMW CCA Foundation for meeting and opening the new exhibit. It looks awesome. If your in the area or looking for a cool destination take a look! The show runs thru the end of the year.

We had a good week at the International Tire Rack Street Survival HQ, so lets get into it!

Bryan Hall opened 2 schools for his NE Ohio Region SCCA. They will host a school in July and another in October. The 2nd school will qualify them for our +1=2x$ campaign (2x the sponsorship money.)

We are taking the weekend off for the holiday, so no schools this weekend. We'll be back the following weekend with 4 schools!

🚗 Last Weekend’s Action -

5/17 - National Capital Chapter BMW CCA #1 - Summit Point, WV This was their 39th school in their 21 year TRSS history. Afshawn Towfighi / Rafael Garces had the team ready for the 27 students. Afshawn, being a BMW CCA Foundation Ambassador was at the exhibit opening and open house Friday & Saturday in Greenville SC and got home to Fairfax VA past midnight and was on site Sunday morning very early! This is a great effort!

📊 The Numbers

📈 21 schools Completed

9 From the BMW CCA
7 From the SCCA
4 From the PCA
1 From an Independent Club

📝 37 schools are Open for Registration now!

11 From the BMW CCA/CC
14 From the SCCA
9 From the PCA
0 From an Independent
3 From Maria's Message

📈 11 schools Committed from 8 hosts

6 From the BMW CCA/CC
3 From the SCCA
2 From the PCA

💰 Don't forget to take advantage of the +1=2x$ campaign. Add 1 school to what you did last year and get double the return in sponsorship dollars! NOTE: The additional schools must have a student enrollment of 15 students to qualify for the additional amount. If the 15 student limit is not reached, the standard amount will be provided.

🚗 This Weekend’s Action - 0 schools!

We are taking the Holiday weekend off! Enjoy your time with family & friends

🔺 Let's remember why we are doing this folks:

56 teens have died this week since the last time you read this update!

Many have said that Street Survival is the most rewarding thing you can do in a car club. Everyone knows a teenager—a family member, neighbor, co-worker—who needs this program. You’ll be sharing the road with them. Let's make them safer to make you safer!

💬 And Now This .........

from a recent email from a Parent -

Just a quick note to say thank you. The day exceeded my expectations and I was very impressed with the amount of in car instruction. Quinn’s coach Rob was great. And Quinn had a lot of fun. Thanks again for providing such a high quality and potential life saving training. I was thoroughly impressed with the program and volunteers. Great experience. - Ryan

that's why we do it folks!!!

Let's see some smiling faces! SEND US PICTURES PLEASE!! Candid shots of your students interacting with each other, their parents, checking tire pressures, sitting in class.....

📰 EVENT CALENDER -

Last Weekend - 1 School

5/17 - National Capital Chapter BMW CCA #1 - Summit Point, WV

This Weekend - 0 Schools

No Schools

'On Deck' - 4 left in May

5/30 - Chicago Region PCA #1 - Joliet, IL
5/30 - Kentucky Region SCCA #1 - Bowling Green, KY
5/30 - South Bend Region SCCA #1 - South Bend, IN
5/31 - Potomac Region PCA #2 - Summit Point, WV

What can we do for you? Please let the National staff continue to support you and your excellent volunteers in saving teen drivers lives. Let us know if there is anything that we can do for you from a National standpoint.

Linda Duncan - [email protected] or Tim Beechuk [email protected] for any SCCA schools
Rob Price for any Porsche Club schools - [email protected]
Bill Wade for any BMW CCA, BMW CC or Independent schools and general program inquiry – [email protected]
THANKS TO ALL THAT MAKE THIS LIFE SAVING PROGRAM HAPPEN!

With Kind Regards and MUCH Gratitude, Bill, Tim, Linda & Rob and the Street Survival Team

From last weekend's event in Mason OH (Cincinnati) and the Buckeye Chapter BMW CCA's 45th school. Thanks to all!🏅

Greetings Heroes!

As you read this, the TRSS team is in Greer, SC for a BMW CCA Foundation Board meeting and the opening of the newest exhibit at the Ultimate Driving Museum - BMW M3: 40 Years of Evolution. The exhibit will run until until early next year but it looks amazing. Street cars, race cars, special models, all very cool. Michael Mitchell, Dana Davis, Dan Staudt & Christine Chabot really knocked it out of the park. Check it out - bmwccafoundation.org. I just saw a draft of a video that will advertise the exhibit that I will post a link as soon as it's hosted.

We had a great week at the HQ, lets get into it!

I need to correct an error from last week. I stated that the North Star Chapter BMW CCA had made a significate donation after their 3rd school. That was incorrect on my part. I looked at the form and thought I saw a certain box filled out. It was totally my fault and I appreciate Tracy Rolf's understanding in this error and I want to thank her for calling it to my attention.

The best example of 'Mr. Persistent' I know, JR Fisher, opened a 2nd school for the DelVal Chapter BMW CCA AND 2 schools for his Philly Region SCCA. The Philly Region schools will be in July & August. The 2nd DelVal Fall school will qualify for the +1=2x$ campaign btw... These will be school number 36 & 37 for Philly, and the 13th for DelVal. 37 + 13 = 50!! Almost all done by JR! Thanks to JR & his Philly crew! 👏👏

Dan Gurney has opened his committed school for the Arizona Region SCCA for October. This will be lucky 13 for them. Thanks Dan! 👏

Didier Meyer has committed the Buckeye Chapter BMW CCA for a September school in Cincinnati. He wants to catch his breath after the school last weekend before he opens for registration. Thanks Didier! 👏

The biggest news this week is announcing the launch of our National Social Media Campaign. Using the Tire Rack's Digital Media department we are buying FaceBook & InstaGram ad's. This is a planned, year long, 3 step endeavor. We are geo-targeting within a 75 mile radius of the venues. We will be targeting people such as Parenting Teenagers, Parents with teenagers (13-17 years), Parents with adult children (18-26) years, Grandparents, Nephew and Nieces, Vehicle Insurance, Auto-Owners Insurance or Auto Maintenance, Driver's Education, Automobile Safety, Used Car, Defensive Driving, Driver's license, Driving test etc.. This will take while for the infamous "algorithm" to learn who/how to go after but we are very encouraged about the potential of this expensive effort. The hope is this will strengthen our schools. Our fill rates are lower than we have had in recent years. We are currently running at 61% of overall capacity, it was 75% that this point of the year in ’25, 90% in ‘24. The condition of economy, including gas prices and the timing of our rate increase has had a impact to be sure. It is a flexible system since we will be monitoring these to see what works, what and where it doesn't. If this is successful, it is hopeful that it'll be easier to get someone to host a school or add another school to their Chapter / Region's event calendar. If you start to see the ads, share them with people you know! More as this develops.

🚗 Last Weekend’s Action -

5/9 - Milwaukee Region SCCA #1 - Oak Creek, WI. They held their 19th school in their history. Charlie Caliendo had the team ready. 19 new drivers are now more educated and safer drivers thanks to the efforts of our great volunteers. Great effort! 👏

5/9 - Connecticut Valley Chapter BMW CCA #1 - Colchester, CT. David Ortoli had his first of two schools this year. This was their 30th school! This was at the wonderful Consumer Reports Testing Facility again! Great venue, great team! 18 students! Thanks David and crew! 👏

5/9 - Buckeye Chapter BMW CCA #1 - Mason, OH Didier Meyer held his 1st solo school at the helm. 15 students are now safer as we all are. This was number 45 for the Chapter that started back in 2005. Thanks Buckeye's! 👏

📊 The Numbers

📈 21 schools Completed (after this weekends school)

8 From the BMW CCA
7 From the SCCA
4 From the PCA
1 From an Independent Club

📝 36 schools are Open for Registration now!

12 From the BMW CCA/CC
12 From the SCCA
9 From the PCA
0 From an Independent
3 From Maria's Message

📈 11 schools Committed from 8 hosts

6 From the BMW CCA/CC
3 From the SCCA
2 From the PCA

💰 Don't forget to take advantage of the +1=2x$ campaign. Add 1 school to what you did last year and get double the return in sponsorship dollars! NOTE: The additional schools must have a student enrollment of 15 students to qualify for the additional amount. If the 15 student limit is not reached, the standard amount will be provided.

🚗 This Weekend’s Action - 1 school!

5/17 - National Capital Chapter BMW CCA #1 - Summit Point, WV This will be their 39th school in their 21 year TRSS history. Afshawn Towfighi / Rafael Garces has the team ready for the 27 students. It's going to be hot! 89 degrees, keep them hydrated guys! This is a great effort! 👏

🔺 Let's remember why we are doing this folks:

56 teens have died this week since the last time you read this update!

Many have said that Street Survival is the most rewarding thing you can do in a car club. Everyone knows a teenager—a family member, neighbor, co-worker—who needs this program. You’ll be sharing the road with them. Let's make them safer to make you safer!

💬 And Now This .........

from a recent in-class survey, What did you like best? -

Liked best - student. Overall this was really great & I just have a short attention span. - Catherine L.

Liked best - student. I actually felt like I learned something new. - August M.

that's why we do it folks!!!

Let's see some smiling faces! SEND US PICTURES PLEASE!! Candid shots of your students interacting with each other, their parents, checking tire pressures, sitting in class.....

📰 EVENT CALENDER -

Last Weekend - 3 Schools

5/9 - Milwaukee Region SCCA #1 - Oak Creek WI

5/9/- Connecticut Valley Chapter BMW CCA #1 - Colchester CT.

5/9 - Buckeye Chapter BMW CCA #1 - Mason OH

This Weekend - 1 School

5/17 - National Capital Chapter BMW CCA #1 - Summit Point, WV

'On Deck' - 4 left in May

5/30 - Chicago Region PCA #1 - Joliet, IL

5/30 - Kentucky Region SCCA #1 - Bowling Green, KY

5/30 - South Bend Region SCCA #1 - South Bend, IN

5/31 - Potomac Region PCA #2 - Summit Point, WV

What can we do for you? Please let the National staff continue to support you and your excellent volunteers in saving teen drivers lives. Let us know if there is anything that we can do for you from a National standpoint.

Linda Duncan - [email protected] or Tim Beechuk [email protected] for any SCCA schools
Rob Price for any Porsche Club schools - [email protected]
Bill Wade for any BMW CCA, BMW CC or Independent schools and general program inquiry – [email protected]
THANKS TO ALL THAT MAKE THIS LIFE SAVING PROGRAM HAPPEN!

With Kind Regards and MUCH Gratitude, Bill, Tim, Linda & Rob and the Street Survival Team

All smiles from the Students, Parents and some of the Coaches and Volunteers in the Hill Country Region PCA at last weeks school. They have 1 more planned this year.
Greetings Heroes!

Things are a little crazy this week in Louisville KY where the Operations Center for Tire Rack Street Survival International (aka my house) is located. There's a little annual event here in town the first Saturday every May called the Kentucky Derby and it's this coming Saturday. Residents and ten's of thousands of visitors in Louisville have spent the last 2 weeks preparing for this 2 minute horse race. We've had a huge 25+ minute fireworks party to kick it off ( check it out www.youtube.com), airshow, parades, hot air balloon races, steam boat races, marathon races (of the people variety) etc... everybody becomes a expert on handicapping horses, which is the best bourbon for a mint julip, where to get the biggest hat, the best cigar and on and on and on...... meanwhile we've had a busy week and will have a busier weekend ahead. We added 4 schools, and will host 2 schools on Saturday and 4 on Sunday!

Adrian Sultana has opened a school for the Genesee Valley Chapter of the BMW CCA for a school in October at a new location in Danville, NY. They had been holding them in the paddock of my favorite race track in the US, Watkins Glen, but alas that won't work this time. Since they didn't host last year or the year before, this will qualify for +1=2x$ incentive dollars. Thanks Adrian and team! 👏

Dan Gurney let us know that the Arizona Border Region of the SCCA will host their annual school that same day in October but a little further away in Tucson, AZ. They have been hosting since 2011 and this one will be lucky 13! Thanks to all involved!! 👏👏

The Atlanta Region of the SCCA will host their annual school in early June. David Nolan has the "bit in his mouth" (sorry horse racing reference) and is getting the team ready for a Hampton GA event. Since they didn't host last year, this will qualify for +1=2x$ incentive dollars. Thanks all! 👏👏👏

And Thursday Nick Dunlap said that the Central Florida Region of the SCCA will host a school in September in Coco FL. It's been 10 YEARS since this region has hosted! It obviously qualifies for +1=2x$ incentive dollars! Thanks to all stepping up to help save our most vulnerable drivers and making the roads safer for all of us! Well done!👏👏👏

🚗 Last Weekend’s Action -

The Indianapolis Region of the SCCA hosted their annual event at the Lincoln Technical College. This is the 3rd in a row at that location. Thanks to all involved!! 👏

The Hill Country Region of the PCA held their 12th school in their 10 years of hosting outside of Austin. Circle of Excellence inductee Class of 2017 Lenny Zwik lead the charge again! 👏

From last weekend's event in Kyle TX. PCA National Coordinator Rob Price got his firetruck shined up and used it to water the skid pad and used it for the blind spot demo. Thanks to all!🏅

📊 The Numbers

📈 17 schools Completed (after this weekends schools)
6 From the BMW CCA
6 From the SCCA
4 From the PCA
1 From an Independent Club

📝 34 schools from 28 hosts are Open for Registration now!
14 From the BMW CCA/CC
11 From the SCCA
10 From the PCA
1 From an Independent
3 From Maria's Message

📈 10 schools Committed from 8 hosts
5 From the BMW CCA/CC
3 From the SCCA
2 From the PCA

💰 Don't forget to take advantage of the +1=2x$ campaign. Add 1 school to what you did last year and get double the return in sponsorship dollars! NOTE: The additional schools must have a student enrollment of 15 students to qualify for the additional amount. If the 15 student limit is not reached, the standard amount will be provided.

🚗 This Weekend’s Action - 6 schools!

Sparks, NV - The Reno Region of the SCCA under the leadership of the amazing Carol Deborde (Circle of Excellence inductee inaugural Class of 2014) will have their 1st of 2 schools. This will be their 24th school. They started in 2007, one of the 1st SCCA regions to host!

Rosemount, MN - The North Star Chapter BMW CCA is hosting their 3rd school of the year! They start off in the cold of January (February this year) and host again before all the snow is gone. This is their 'normal' weather school. A high of 67 sounds better than what they had for their 1st 2 schools! Thanks to last years Circle of Excellence inductee Tracy Rolf and crew!!

Canfield, OH - The unstoppable Sandi Kryder does not let the low student numbers stop the Mahoning Valley Region SCCA from saving lives. A single digit school is no deterrent. Thanks to Sandi and her dedicated team!

Salem, VA - A 20 student SOLD OUT! school awaits the Blue Ridge PCA Region for a school on Sunday. Last years Circle of Excellence inductee Marc Wilson has the crew primed and ready. Another mid 60's day is forecasted. Great job all!

Rome, NY - Last years Circle of Excellence inductee (see a pattern here?) Dennis Hesse is facing a single digit school as well but determined to save some lives. His Central New York PCA Region I'm sure is 'up in the saddle' (sorry horse racing reference again) and ready to go! Strong work all!

Franklin, NC - The Highland Sport Car Club, currently our only Independent club hosting our program. with a assist from the Tarheel Chapter of the BMW CCA, will do their annual school this weekend. They were 1 seat away from a sell out! Thanks to Krystal Pereira and all involved!

🔺 Let's remember why we are doing this folks:

56 teens have died this week since the last time you read this update!

Many have said that Street Survival is the most rewarding thing you can do in a car club. Everyone knows a teenager—a family member, neighbor, co-worker—who needs this program. You’ll be sharing the road with them. Let's make them safer to make you safer!

💬 And Now This .........

from a recent in-class survey, What did you like best? -

Liked best - student. How everyone was so upbeat and nice. Everyone was also very knowledgeable and fun. Everything was pretty great. Dan S.

Like best - parent. Enjoyed watching my daughter learn and handle her car and engage in discussions with the instructors. Ted J.

that's why we do it folks!!!

Let's see some smiling faces! SEND US PICTURES PLEASE!! Candid shots of your students interacting with each other, their parents, checking tire pressures, sitting in class.....

📰 EVENT CALENDER -

Last Weekend - 2 Schools

4/25 - Hill Country Region PCA '26 #1 - Austin, TX
4/25 - Indianapolis Region SCCA '26 #1 - Indianapolis, IN

This Weekend - 6 Schools!

5/2 - Reno Region SCCA #1 - Sparks, NV
5/2 - North Star Chapter BMW CCA #3 - Rosemount, MN
5/3 - Mahoning Valley Region SCCA #1 - Canfield, OH
5/3 - Blue Ridge Region PCA #1 - Salem, VA
5/3 - Central New York Region PCA #1 - Rome, NY
5/3 - Highland Sport Car Club #1 - Franklin, NC

'On Deck' - 8 left in May

5/9 - Milwaukee Region SCCA #1 - Oak Creek, WI
5/9 - Connecticut Valley Chapter BMW CCA #1 - Colchester, CT
5/9 - Buckeye Chapter BMW CCA #1 - Mason, OH
5/17 - National Capital Chapter BMW CCA #1 - Summit Point, WV
5/30 - Chicago Region PCA #1 - Joliet, IL
5/30 - Kentucky Region SCCA #1 - Bowling Green, KY
5/30 - South Bend Region SCCA #1 - South Bend, IN
5/31 - Potomac Region PCA #2 - Summit Point, WV

What can we do for you? Please let the National staff continue to support you and your excellent volunteers in saving teen drivers lives. Let us know if there is anything that we can do for you from a National standpoint.

Linda Duncan - [email protected] or Tim Beechuk [email protected] for any SCCA schools
Rob Price for any Porsche Club schools - [email protected]
Bill Wade for any BMW CCA, BMW CC or Independent schools and general program inquiry – [email protected]
THANKS TO ALL THAT MAKE THIS LIFE SAVING PROGRAM HAPPEN!

With Kind Regards and MUCH Gratitude, Bill, Tim, Linda & Rob and the Street Survival Team