BMW DRIVER’S SCHOOL
HIGH-PERFORMANCE DRIVING CLASS
Discover why the Ultimate Driving Machine isn’t just a tagline. Each BMW was built for maximum enjoyment at the limit, and you’ll be able to experience every spine-tingling sensation behind the wheel of our high-performance driving classes.
BMW ONE-DAY DRIVER'S SCHOOL
PRICE: $1,200
ELEVATED EXCITEMENT
Start with a brief classroom session to go over key concepts, then take it to the track for pulse-elevating exercises involving the wet skid pad and panic braking. After lunch, you’ll head back for the Handling Course, and finally a timed lap to bring together everything learned that day. You won’t need your typical morning coffee for this one day intensive driving course.
Please note the Summer hours for our Performance Center West location only. Classes in Thermal will begin at 6AM, June 1st through September 30th. Please check your confirmation email for details.BMW Two-DAY DRIVER'S SCHOOL
PRICE: $2,400
HONE YOUR DRIVING SKILLS
BMW Two-Day Driver’s School includes everything from One-Day School, plus skill-advancing exercises like the Double Lane Change Course and interstate braking from 70 mph. You’ll also experience other BMWs as you head to the Off-Road Course to pilot X vehicles through adverse conditions. Finally, enjoy a Performance Drive, where you can take three different BMW models around our track, and learn the unique handling characteristics of each. Prepare for two full days of adrenaline.
Please note the Summer hours for our Performance Center West location only. Classes in Thermal will begin at 6AM, June 1st through September 30th. Please check your confirmation email for details.Course Highlights
All BMW high-performance driving classes offer exhilaration behind the wheel of a BMW on our closed courses under the guidance of pro instructors.
Students start out driving steady a 70 mph in a straight line. In their path is a box made of cones, and students must decide both at what point to hit the brakes and how much brake pressure is needed in order to stop correctly, all while keeping the car under control.
Students will explore how a car handles changes in direction, as their vehicle’s weight shifts through a series of left to right turns. Avoid hitting cones, and you’ll win the day.
A polished concrete skid pad offers up the perfect spot to learn how to handle your car at the limit of grip. You’ll learn to feel when the car starts to slip and how to control it through a drift. Yea, it’s a blast.
Learn to brake hard from speeds up to 55 mph while navigating a corner. Sounds easy: it isn’t.
Students will get an overall feel for their BMWs as they drive through our handling course. Developing a feel for the limit of traction while accelerating, braking and cornering, it’s an exercise aimed at overall car control.
Let your competitive side show as you combine all the skills learned into one cohesive lap. Can you lay down the best time in your group and win bragging rights?
TWO TRACKS. ONE GOAL.
Spartanburg, South Carolina
Fast turns, a back straight perfect for speed exercises and a polished wet concrete skid pad make our Spartanburg track the perfect place to hone your driving skills.
Thermal, California
Set against the backdrop of a beautiful mountain range, Thermal offers a unique track layout with the same challenges as our East Coast location.
BMW DRIVER’S SCHOOL AT A GLANCE
Where does the BMW Driver’s School take place?
We currently have two locations in California and South Carolina. Please visit our locations page for more information.
BMW Performance Center
1155 SC-101, Greer, SC 29651
(888) 345-4269
BMW Performance Center West
86-050 Jasper Lane, Thermal, CA 92274
(888) 345-4269
Is the BMW Performance Center affiliated with area hotels?
Please visit our Hotels Page for more information.
Can I make BMW Driver’s School part of a vacation?
There’s a lot to do in the areas surrounding Greer and Palm Springs. Please visit our locations page for more information.
Is BMW Driver’s School a high-performance driving class?
Yes. You’ll be driving our M240i and M340i, which both feature nearly 400 horsepower. Each event takes place on a closed course under instructor guidance.
How old do you need to be to participate in BMW Driver’s School?
Because BMW Driver’s School is a high-performance driving event, you must be at least 18 years old. Try BMW Teen School for younger drivers that wish to learn ultimate car control.
BMW Driver’s School Gift
You can always give a gift card to BMW Driving School and other programs, visit our Gift Card page for more information.