[Bosozoku]

Originally Posted by edwinm3

The activities would be ok for anyone who's never been on the track, I did it last year at homestead and unfortunately lots of characters also came out that day : If you're a track rat this is not for you.

I just want to drive Thermal once. Probably won't spring for the M School 1-day or 2-day events there after this event.
It's really far: 500+ miles. Laguna Seca = 130 miles away, Sonoma = 30 miles away.

And maybe the $250 fee will keep out (some of) the riffraff.

[edwinm3]

Guys don't get this confused with M school, not the same

[Brasko]

Originally Posted by M3Fahrer

BMW M Track Days in Homestead in June again. Was this event free in the past? It's showing that it's $250 now, but still seems worth it considering I'm an amateur on the track other than a few laps on Nürburgring.

It sure was. Went last year and didn't have to pay a penny. They even provided lunch for those who signed up for the morning sessions.

[DaleHeinz]

I'm diving back to DC from Albany, NY on the 22nd on May. Figured I might as well snag a morning session at Monticello seeing as its pretty much on my way back anyway. Never done one of these, but $250 for even a little track time in someone else's M doesn't seem too bad. Seems like a much better way to test drive the M lineup than on speed limited public roads with a nervous salesman.

[BAN_M2C]

Originally Posted by edwinm3

Guys don't get this confused with M school, no the same

I dont think anyone is confusing it with an M school which is clearly more in depth hence the 1k-2k cost.

I have raced for years full track and lately AutoX. I see this as an opportunity to explore a Track I have never driven at before in cars that are not mine in prep to do full track days in my own M.

$250 I spend hanging out at a club an evening, throwing that at a track for half a day in M cars is well worth it.

[edwinm3]

Originally Posted by EL BAN

I dont think anyone is confusing it with an M school which is clearly more in depth hence the 1k-2k cost.

I have raced for years full track and lately AutoX. I see this as an opportunity to explore a Track I have never driven at before in cars that are not mine in prep to do full track days in my own M.

$250 I spend hanging out at a club an evening, throwing that at a track for half a day in M cars is well worth it.

[IllSic_Design]

Thinking about signing up for a Monday in October at Thermal. Do you guys suggest morning or afternoon?

[SD ///M4]

Originally Posted by Bosozoku

Snapped up a ticket for Thermal in late September yesterday.
Way cheaper than M School at the same venue. ($250 vs. $1550 1-day M or $4000 2-day.)

This is no way compares to either a 1 or 2 day M School. The M Schools are about instruction and way more classroom and track time, M Track Days is about a limited 1/2 day experience in M cars. If you like M Track Days, then sign up for an M School (in their cars) or a BMW CCA HPDE (in your car).

[M3 Number 86]

Can't even turn off nannies. My day it was raining so I did drifts with aggressive inputs. They didn't like opposite lock LOL

[WillSkill]

Considering going to the Monticello track.

So you just drive M cars around the track?

I've never tracked a car before so I don't want to pull my groups back leg.

Still I would like to experience this though

[Amnizu]

Originally Posted by andrewmega

The Ridge is a much nicer track than Pacific Raceways and it's only ~90min away.

The ridge is a much safer track, which is probably the real reason why.

I personally would not want to insure a track day in the wet around 5a, 5b and 6 at pacific.

[Speed-NYC]

After doing the autocross at the ultimate driver event at the MetLife stadium, I'm itching for more. I signed up for Monticello on Wednesday afternoon.

[ptan55]

Originally Posted by PawnStar

Last year Track Days were free, tons of people showed up, so this year BMW is charging $250 to attend. I think it's totally worth it, so signed up for both Monticello and Homestead. Am curious to see how many people will pay to go.

https://mtrackdays.bmwusa.com/

I'm signed up for Homestead June 10 afternoon session.

[Bashar368]

Going to thermal in September

My 2nd time. It's a amazing experience

[8_is_enough]

Signed up for the Sat 9/29 AM session at Thermal

[JYTsky]

I see this as a good opportunity to get my wife into the sport without risking my own cars. 250x2 is well worth it. Signed up for Monticello Sunday morning

[shamshir]

Signed up for Miami - Monday 6/12 afternoon session.

Looks like fun to me

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[Who's on first]

Originally Posted by ASAP

Did this for free last year and it was an outstanding event... not sure I would do it again, especially for $250... that's pretty much HPDE pricing.

Except you're not bashing your personal car, and no concern of track insurance.

[lorinzo]

Originally Posted by Bosozoku

Snapped up a ticket for Thermal in late September yesterday.
Way cheaper than M School at the same venue. ($250 vs. $1550 1-day M or $4000 2-day.)

I have done both the M Track Day and M School at Thermal.

The Track Day is fun, but . . . remember, you get what you pay for. It's a 1/2 day and half of your in car time is as a passenger.

Don't get me wrong . . . $250 to use their cars, tires, fuel for a few hours is well worth it! Just don't come in expecting too much.

[M3Fahrer]

Booked Homestead 6/10 8AM. Hopefully they have a zcp in the M3 or M4. Looking to upgrade my current F80. I'll be even more interested in this event next year if the new M5 is out.

[rickc007]

Originally Posted by M4Now!

Registered. $250 to drive at COTA, and thrash an M4 - that isn't mine? Sold.

Cheers

Me too , see you there

Thanks OP for posting this

Just sold my M5, or I'd liked to take it for a loop

[IrvineTim]

Originally Posted by SD ///M4

I just got an e-mail from BMW NA announcing M Track Days for 2017. It looks like they're now charging $250, which is in line with the Performance Center "Experience" events which have been offered to groups in the past, including BMW CCA Chapters. The first M Experience event I attended was in September 2015 with my local BMW CCA chapter and cost $199. The second one I attended was in January 2016 and that one cost $209. Our chapter just did another one in January for $220. They're doing it again in January 2018 for $225, so the costs are going up.

The M Track Day I attended last September was at no cost and also included lunch. This is usually after the event if it's a morning event, or before the event if it's an afternoon event, although the e-mail and the website doesn't specifically mention lunch.

Here's the details from the e-mail:

PUSH LIMITS. BREAK RECORDS.

No red lights. No speed limits. This is an unparalleled kind of driving.

At BMW M Track Days, you’ll leave the road behind and live the life of a racecar driver. Sign up for this thrilling event and drive the full M lineup, receive professional instruction and exclusive access to renowned racetracks, and race to complete a timed lap that qualifies you for a nationwide driving competition – all for $250.

Find your track. Win your track.

Monticello Motor Club
Monticello Motor Club | Monticello, NY | May 18 - May 25, 2017

Homestead-Miami Speedway
Homestead-Miami Speedway | Homestead, FL | June 9 - June 16, 2017

Circuit of the Americas
Circuit of the Americas | Austin, TX | July 26 - August 2, 2017

The Ridge Motorsports Park
The Ridge Motorsports Park | Shelton, WA | September 19 - September 26, 2017

The Thermal Club
The Thermal Club | Thermal, CA | September 29 - October 6, 2017

Sign up today

Also in the e-mail the following activities are listed:

• Lead-Follow Track Lapping
• Autocross
• Drag Race / Stop Box
• Instructor Hot Laps

At thermal are you actually driving on the track, or do they have cones set up in the parking lot and your doing an autocross type event. If it is 200$ for a track day, thats a deal, but if it is autocross, thats boring.