M DRIVER’S PACKAGE
THE BASICS OF HIGH PERFORMANCE
When including the M Driver’s Package as part of your new vehicle purchase, you’ll receive the opportunity to attend this full-day high-performance driving event on our track.
WELCOME TO THE FAMILY OF PERFORMANCE
PRO DRIVING INSTRUCTION
Our professional driving instructors have years of racing and coaching experience and are with you every step of the way, offering feedback and encouragement via radio. They’ll always demonstrate the exercise for you, illustrating everything – from proper seating positions to the best way through a corner.
REACH YOUR OWN LIMITS
We practice challenge by choice, so you’re always at a level of performance that you feel comfortable with. Our instructors provide instant feedback and positive reinforcement while encouraging each driver to have a little fun. Okay, maybe more than a little.
A LITTLE PHYSICS, A LOT OF FUN
Your day begins in the classroom, where our instructors will go over the basics of your experience. Everything from the proper seating position to how far ahead you need to look will be covered.
SKILLS AS ONLY WE CAN TEACH THEM
Our closed course is the perfect place to understand what happens when you lose you control of a car and how far down the road you need to look. These are skills that you’ll be able to call upon for the rest of your driving life.
YOUR RACE PACE
Our lessons are all about pace – picking up the pace as you feel comfortable and going at your own pace for each driving exercise. It’s not about how fast you go here but how well you can keep it all under control.
CONE THRONE
Our fun obstacle courses include cones and slick surfaces, giving students a first-hand look at what happens when a car suddenly stops doing what they think it will do.
PRO DRIVING INSTRUCTION
Our professional driving instructors have years of racing and coaching experience and are with you every step of the way, offering feedback and encouragement via radio. They’ll always demonstrate the exercise for you, illustrating everything – from proper seating positions to the best way through a corner.
REACH YOUR OWN LIMITS
We practice challenge by choice, so you’re always at a level of performance that you feel comfortable with. Our instructors provide instant feedback and positive reinforcement while encouraging each driver to have a little fun. Okay, maybe more than a little.
TIME TO UPGRADE THE DRIVER OF YOUR NEW M CAR
DOUBLE-LANE CHANGE
It’s not how you start – actually, it is. Entering a corner properly will allow you to exit faster, so you’ll practice entering a single 90-degree turn to focus on braking, vision, steering, apexing and acceleration through the corner exit.
TIMED AUTOCROSS
Once you’ve mastered handling, you’ll prepare for some timed runs against the other drivers. Smoothness is the key here. Win the day and you’ll be Master of M.
LEAD/FOLLOW
Follow our leader. This exercise puts you in an M car behind one of our instructors, as they lead you through twists and turns at ever-increasing speeds to learn the proper driving line. Can you keep up?
UPGRADE AND GET MORE
You can use the credit from your M Driver’s Package towards a One-Day M School, and experience even more heart-pounding thrills behind the wheel.
| Event | M DRIVER’S PACKAGE | ONE-DAY M SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|
| Warm-up Slalom | ||
| Double-Lane Change | ||
| High-Speed Lead/Follow | ||
| Timed Autocross | ||
| Double High-Speed Lead/Follow | ||
| Corner Entry | ||
| Handling Course | ||
| Rat Race | ||
| Drive solo in a BMW |
M DRIVER’S PACKAGE
Start with a brief classroom session to go over key concepts, then take it to the track for pulse-elevating exercises involving braking and double-lane change. After lunch, experience Lead/Follow with our instructors and Timed Autocross while being paired up with a fellow student. End the day with an intense Hot Lap.
ONE-DAY BMW M SCHOOL
One-Day M School goes beyond for a more focused (and fun) day of training. Handle handling in the Timed Autocross and Time Attack, compete head-to-head in the Rat Race and high-speed events that use even more of our challenging track.
There’s also a Two-Day M School available.
BOOK YOUR M DRIVER’S PACKAGE
BMW M Driver’s Package
$1,550
AGENDA
Schedule Subject to Change
8:00 am-8:30 am
Arrival, registration
8:30 am-9:40 am
Class discussion
9:40 am-12:20 pm
Track time
12:20 pm-1:10 pm
Lunch
1:10 pm-4:00 pm
Track time
4:00 pm-4:30 pm
Hot Laps and closing
See summer hours
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
This program has you share an M car with another driver.
UPCOMING BMW M DRIVER’S PACKAGE EVENTS
GIVE THEM THE GIFT OF EXCITEMENT
Give someone a driving gift they’ll never forget. Good toward any class, each BMW gift card is delivered electronically, so it’s also perfect for last-minute gift giving.
SWEET SPEED DREAMS
With so much to see and do outside the track, you’ll want to turn your speedy adventure into a full-on South Carolina vacation.
THE THERMAL CLUB
Set against the backdrop of a beautiful mountain range, The Thermal Club is an exclusive racetrack location that offers three unique layouts, plus our own challenge course to encourage maximum thrills.
Learn about the track
HOTELS, DINING AND MORE
Downtown Palm Springs is just 35 miles from the Thermal Club, and it’s filled with luxurious hotel and dining options. You can also get a discount for your stay if you book with a lodging partner.
Explore the Palm Springs area and hotelsBMW M DRIVER’S PACKAGE AT A GLANCE
Where does the BMW Teen School take place?
We currently have two locations – in California and South Carolina.
BMW Performance Driving School East
1155 SC-101, Greer, SC 29651
(888) 345-4269
BMW Performance Driving School West
86-050 Jasper Lane, Thermal, CA 92274
(888) 345-4269
Is the BMW Performance Driving School affiliated with area hotels?
Please visit our Hotels page for more information.
Will I be doing full lapping of the track?
We section off our track into various configurations for each exercise. Our Two-Day M School features Lead/Follow lapping sessions on the high-speed track.
I’ve purchased the M Driver’s Package – can I upgrade to an M School class?
Yes, you can use the credit from the BMW M Driver’s Package toward a One-Day M School (complimentary) or Two-Day M School for an additional charge. Please call 888-345-4269 for more information.
How old do you need to be to participate in BMW M School?
You must be at least 18 with a valid driver’s license.
What cars will I drive in BMW M School?
We have the latest BMW M models, including the M2, M3, M4 and M5 in our fleet. Availability will vary, based on the class and exercise.
