One-Day M SchoolGet ready to focus on the same skill sets that professional drivers work on every day. You'll learn how to optimize the M cars' attitude to the conditions and road at hand. You'll become a smoother driver. And your reaction times will decrease. It's the result of your skills becoming more in tune with the attributes of the car you'll be driving. After all, power is nothing if you can't handle it.
'Both experiences I have had at the BMW Performance Center have exceeded my expectations, and my friends will tell you that I set the bar high. The Performance Center is really on target with providing an experience that matches the BMW enthusiasts' excitement and passion for the BMW brand.'
-TS
We'll hone in on finesse, quick reflexes and eye coordination through a variety of exercises on our slalom course, autocross and wet skid pad. With more horsepower and sharper chassis dynamics at your controls, you need to be at the top of your game. We'll make sure you get there. All participants must hold a valid driver's license.
Cost: $1,450
Check availabilityTwo-Day M SchoolM cars represent the zenith of BMW's quest to find the joy of driving. M School utilizes the mighty M5, M6 and M3 to hone your driving skills in preparation of those times when the road or track calls out for a more spirited driving experience.
The first day puts an emphasis on developing elementary high-performance driving capabilities by demanding precision and skill refinement. Exercises will take place on the slalom, autocross, wet skid pad and the Real Roads course.
Day Two challenges you to be more assertive and put the car through its paces. We'll add advanced driving techniques like trail-braking and demand better cornering transitions. The car is ready. Are you?
Tuition includes two nights lodging and meals for school days, M branded polo, gear bag and jacket and custom painted M School helmet. All participants must hold a valid driver's license
Cost: $3,595
Check availabilityAdvanced M SchoolM School graduates (or graduates of a similar certified high-performance driving school) are eligible for the most advanced and challenging program available anywhere. Advanced M School is currently offered at two of North America's most famous and challenging race tracks.
At the historic Virginia International Raceway (VIR), you'll commandeer the BMW M car lineup on a roller coaster ribbon of asphalt.
Charlotte Motor Speedway (CMS) combines 24 degree high banked turns with a technical infield road course to form a 2.25 mile sports car circuit that is one of the best Oval/Road courses in the world.
'What a fantastic experience! We had no idea what to expect and found all aspects just wonderful. We were very impressed with all the driving instructors and of course getting to drive the 6 at speed was invigorating. We wish to thank BMW for this extraordinary experience and we can't wait to come back. In fact, we are ordering the M6 and will pick it up at the Performance Center and drive it back to California.'
-KK and NK
Start your day with a short driver's briefing in the classroom, where vehicle dynamics theory will be applied to the demands of VIR's professional driving circuits or the famous high banked turns of Charlotte Motor Speedway. Then it's time to get behind the wheel. For the next two days, you'll work on continuous lapping to refine your skills in the hunt for the ultimate lap. All participants must hold a valid driver's license.
Advanced M School at VIR $4600 accommodations not includedAdvanced M School at CMS $5000 includes hotelCheck availabilityBMW M School and Golf PackageFirst, we'll rev up your adrenaline in our high-performance M School, where you'll put our BMW M cars to the test. Then, it's off to the links for some less intense driving on your choice of several world-renowned courses.
-Thornblade Club is a Tom Fazio design and is the host course for the Nationwide Tour's BMW Charity Pro-AM, as well as the home course of Jay Haas, Lucas Glover, Matt Bettencourt, Charles Warren, and George Hincapie.
-The Cliffs at Keowee Springs is one of Tom Fazio's most versatile and scenic designs. It incorporates three loops of six holes and was recently voted a TOP TEN BEST NEW PRIVATE COURSE by GOLF MAGAZINE. The Springs is also home to the renowned International Institute of Golf with Instructors Steve Bann and Dale Lynch, who teach some of the top PGA Tour Professionals in the world.
The one-day M School program and one round at either Thornblade Club* or the Cliffs at Keowee Springs* with a two night stay at either the Hilton Greenville or Marriot Airport will be $1,950 per person plus applicable taxes. (Food and Beverage charges incurred at the golf course will be added.)
Restrictions:
*Tee times are at the discretion of the Head Golf Professional at each facility. Every effort will be made to accommodate guests' schedules. Some restrictions apply. Club rules/regulations in effect at all times. Participants must be accompanied by BMW Performance Center associate.