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05-16-2008, 10:06 PM | #1 |
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Looking for a good Performance Driving School
Well the title sums it up, but I am looking to do a perf. driving school of some sort in the Southeast as a wedding present. She drives my 135 harder than I do, so I know she and I would both love it. Any suggestions on a good school that is fairly inexpensive?
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05-17-2008, 12:54 AM | #2 |
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I was just looking into this. Here's a directory:
http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do...ticleId=125472 |
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05-29-2008, 06:37 AM | #5 |
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I'd suggest you further investigate two diverse sets of options:
-- the PDC operated by BMW in Spartanburg, SC. My son opted for their normal 2-day course after getting his Z4 3.0Si and he drove almost every car made by BMW including several M's. The instructional mix (classroom to track) was excellent and the mix of events, most of them hands-on for the students, were entertaining but also challenging. And don't lose sight of the fact that the PDC offers a wide range of courses plus customizes programs, as well. (There's some excellent video available on the Women Only course they run, if that would be a preferred setting for your wife). Were I you (two), I'd call them and talk with one of the staff. They certainly have all the toys to make the programs BMW-relevant. -- Don't overlook the mix of events offered at the major BMW CCA events such as Oktoberfest, which include track events and instructional programs as well as driving events 'out and about'. If you're not a CCA member (yet), you can visit the bmwcca.org site and review info posted there on their upcoming events and/or "leaf thru" a recent Roundel that will include event info. Also keep in mind that you will most likely have a regional CCA chapter that sponsors a mix of instructional and track events closer to home. Definitely get the contact info from the CCA and make an inquiry on those programs, as well. (No one sez you have to pick just one... <g>) In both cases, these offer a diversity of skill building choices AND concurrently a chance to mix with/learn from other BMW fans - surely, a good thing for the owners of a new BMW. Jack |
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The cadre of instructors that instruct for fun are dedicated to making your experience as pleasurable as they can. They will tune out the bad habits and refine your skills to the point where you will be able to get the maximum benefit from a professional school. Join BMW CCA and check out what they have available. Go to any of the following sites to find links for venues and dates: http://thetrackschedule.com/indexmain.php http://www.mytrackschedule.com/Schedule.asp You will have to establish a login account, but they are very easy to use. For what its worth I get to Rucker from time-to-time and have stayed with some of your folks in the Balkans in times past.
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