BMW Performance Center Track Details
TURN AND LEARN
Sacred speed ground for BMW fans, the BMW Performance Center East is host to a full track that’s sure to thrill. Established in 1999, it’s located just across the street from BMW’s Spartanburg factory.
The BMW Performance Center Track at South Carolina
Drive, Drift, Do
There’s always a new challenge to explore. Our 2.3-mile track is built on over 137 acres and includes a smooth, polished concrete skid pad, off-road areas for our X vehicles, a full autocross section, and some serious turns, dives and straightaways to help you build confidence behind the wheel (and push a BMW as hard as you can).
We’ll reconfigure the track for different driving exercises, helping you make the most of your time with us. Just watch those cones.
The BMW Track Sections
WHAT IS AUTOCROSS?
Imagine that you’re at the starting line – look ahead to a series of cones pointing you in the direction you’re supposed to go. You might get up to only highway speeds, but you’ll put in some real work here as you use the throttle, brakes and steering to adjust quickly where you’re going.
THE CLOCK NEVER LIES
We set up our autocross course through some switchbacks and fasts turns, which means you need to use every bit of performance from that TwinPower Turbo engine. Hit a cone, and we subtract time off your run.
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The basics begin right here, with plenty of challenges to bring out the best in your car control abilities.
WHAT IS AUTOCROSS?
Imagine that you’re at the starting line – look ahead to a series of cones pointing you in the direction you’re supposed to go. You might get up to only highway speeds, but you’ll put in some real work here as you use the throttle, brakes and steering to adjust quickly where you’re going.
THE CLOCK NEVER LIES
We set up our autocross course through some switchbacks and fasts turns, which means you need to use every bit of performance from that TwinPower Turbo engine. Hit a cone, and we subtract time off your run.
BMW Off-Road Track
Time to Get Dirty
Our off-road course features rock climbs, water fjords, hills that get your wheels off the ground and a steep dive that lets you test out our Hill Descent Control feature (hands off the wheel for that one). This is a roller coaster, only you’re in control.
Home of X
Climb to the top of our off-road course, and you’ll see the BMW Spartanburg factory just across the street. Many of our X vehicles are assembled right there, and now you get to put them to the test.
BMW Performance Driving School Track at a Glance
Can I drive my own car on the BMW Performance Center track?
Only official BMW Performance Driving School vehicles are allowed on track.
Is the track open to the public for any track days?
No. Only official BMW Performance Driving School classes are held on track.
Do I drive my new BMW on your track during delivery?
No. We offer a seat in a BMW similar to your own. Please visit our Delivery page for more information.
How big is the track at the BMW Performance Center?
2.3 miles.
Is there full lapping of the track?
Our tarmac is designed to be configured for each specific exercise, allowing you to focus on key elements during each drive.
Do the instructors ride with me on track?
They will communicate with you via walkie-talkie during each exercise.
Is the M4 GT4 available to drive in South Carolina?
That program is currently offered in California only.
