The BMW Performance Center today released its schedule of performance driving school programs for 2006, including the debut of the intensive One-Day M School, among the new offerings. Additionally, all Performance Center driving programs will feature an expanded fleet of vehicles to include different BMW models, offering participants a variety of product experiences.
"Our driving schools are open to everyone, from the driving novice to the ultimate auto enthusiast looking to hone their skills by learning superior handling and defensive driving techniques from professional driving instructors," says Diane Nevelle, manager of driving programs and events for the BMW Performance Center. "We have added a one-day M School this year to provide another convenient option to drivers wanting to enroll in one of our
most popular programs. While the all-new BMW 3 Series is the car we use in most of our programs, we also include BMW models such as the Z4 roadsters and the 6 Series models so that participants can experience a broader range of
vehicles while at the BMW Performance Center."
What's New in 2006:
* The One-Day M School offers plenty of exhilarating performance driving
time behind the wheel of a BMW M Model. Participants will experience
the advanced handling and traction control systems of these
high-performance vehicles as they learn practical skills and avoidance
maneuvers on the Performance Center's slalom course and ultra-slick skid
pad. This program was added to the Performance Center schedule in
response to customer requests for "the same M in half the time."
* The Two-Day X School is an exhilarating alternative to the typical
getaway or family vacation that utilizes the X3 and X5 Sports Activity
Vehicles to demonstrate on and off road handling capabilities. The
first day is spent at the Performance Center learning driving skills
such as braking exercises and the various active systems that highlight
the added safety benefits and capabilities of the BMW X vehicles.
Skills learned on day one will be necessary to negotiate the aggressive
mountain trails of Chimney Rock Park the following day. The final
destination is the BMW exclusive Hickory Nut Falls at the pinnacle of
Chimney Rock Mountain, a beautiful 404-foot waterfall.
* Golfers take note -- the BMW Performance Center has scheduled the first
Drive Fore Drive program of 2006 for April 6th-8th. Drive Fore Drive is
a two-and-a-half day program created for enthusiasts who enjoy their
time on the speedway as much as their time on the fairway. Day one of
Drive Fore Drive features an intensive curriculum of advanced car
control techniques such as braking, cornering and accelerating on
various sections of the Performance Center driving course. The second
day of the program features driving of a different sort, as participants
can play 18 holes on the Thornblade County golf course enjoying the
beautiful Carolina weather.
Popular BMW Performance Center programs including the two-and-a-half day M
Driving Experience and X Driving Experience, Teen schools and One and Two-Day
Car-Control Clinics have returned to the roster for 2006.
All BMW driving programs begin with thorough classroom instruction
followed by extensive driving time on BMW's course which can be configured
35 different ways and uses special features not found in most driver training
programs.
Gift certificates are also available for each driving program. For more
information on the BMW Performance Center and its programs, call 888-345-4BMW
(4269). Schedule changes and upcoming dates for additional driving programs
such as the Advanced M Experience and the Two-Day Teen Schools will be posted
under schedules on http://www.bmwusa.com/bmwexperience/performancecenter.
BMW Performance Center 2006 Driving Programs through April
(Note: schedule is subject to change)
* One-Day M School ($950) - February 14; March 6; April 10; May 8 and 24;
June 8; July 8 and 19
* M Driving Experience ($ 3,650) - March 16-18; April 20-22; May 26-27;
June 16-17 and June 30-July 1
* One-Day X School ($550) - February 23; March 9; April 11, 26, and 29
* Two-Day X School ($995 for two people, $100 extra for each additional;
up to two people) -- May 12-13 and 30-31; June 6-7 and 26-27; July 7-8,
18-19 and 26-27
* X Driving Experience ($2,450) -- March 30-31
* BMW Driving Experience ($2,450) -- June 7-8 and 17-18
* One-Day Teen School ($400) -- March 25; April 22; May 27; June 8, 12, 21
and 27; July 12, 17 and 24
* Women's One-Day Driving School ($550) -- February 15; March 25;
April 22; May 12; June 12 and 20; July 3 and 12
* Drive Fore Drive ($1,500) -- April 6-8; May 3-4; June 2-3; July 21-22
* One-Day Driving School ($550) -- February 22 and 28; March 8, 18 and 27;
April 1, 13, 17, 19 and 24; May 1, 5 and 15; June 14, June 22 and
June 26
* Two-Day Driving School ($895) -- February 15-16, 22-23; March 1-2,
15-16, and 21-22; April 5-6, 19-20, and 24-25; May 1-2, 15-16 and 30-31;
June 14-15 and 19-20
* Valentine's Weekend Program ($2,450) -- February 17-18
* Mother's Day Weekend ($2,650 per couple) -- May 27-28
* Father's Day Weekend ($2,650 per couple) June 24-25