[mike5809]

Hi All!

Last month I purchased a new M2 with the Carbon Package. Will BMW be reaching out about the M Drivers Package to get that scheduled?

Has anyone done it - thoughts? I missed the opportunity when I purchased my Hellcat and C8 so I'd like to try and take advantage of it.

Thanks!

[jmg]

It's a great program! I've been to two 1 Day M Schools and the 2 Day M School. It basically got me hooked into this hobby of HPDEs, Time Attacks, and Autocrosses. I had never thought I had what it takes to be able to comfortably drive on the track prior, and this course changed that.

My advice is that if you ever plan on doing the 2 Day M School, is to skip the 1 Day and use your voucher to upgrade to the 2 Day. The first day of the 2-Day M School is basically very similar to the 1-Day M School, save yourself the $.

As far as waiting for the voucher, it usually comes in the mail. You can, however, try calling 1-888-345-4269 and giving them your VIN so they can look up your voucher.

[X_Drive]

I was fortunate to be able to attend in the 1-day M-Driving School 2016 at the Spartanburg SC location as an incentive trip. Also was able to tour the Spartanburg build plant during that trip!

At that time I was really blessed to have Johan Schwartz, Matt Mullins and Rafael Torres as instructors.(Shortly after Johan and Matt and their team performed the world's longest drift.) Everything of the School was top class. From Classroom to Steering wheel it was all awesome.

It definitely was a wonderful experience and allowed me to learn more useful skills while driving, both on street and track. If you have the opportunity to attend, I recommend that you take it up.

[BRAKE!]

Hey Mike,

I agree with the posters above, especially jmg’s recommendation of paying extra on top of your voucher to attend the 2 day M school.

It not only taught me one of the most important lesson in track driving - proper vision - but I learned car control skills which can be used out on public roads. You also get to really experience what these cars are capable of and if anything, you’ll want to go out on the track there afterwards.

Here is a M school review I put together a few years back in case you want to know more;
https://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1854429

All in all, do it! You’ll love it

[Bumpinjeep]

Here's my review
https://www.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=2065140

[DrewNewM2]

Had my M2 a year already and haven’t gotten a chance to go and use my voucher but probably this spring in SC. Looking forward to it!

[SacredCow8708]

Originally Posted by jmg

It's a great program! I've been to two 1 Day M Schools and the 2 Day M School. It basically got me hooked into this hobby of HPDEs, Time Attacks, and Autocrosses. I had never thought I had what it takes to be able to comfortably drive on the track prior, and this course changed that.

My advice is that if you ever plan on doing the 2 Day M School, is to skip the 1 Day and use your voucher to upgrade to the 2 Day. The first day of the 2-Day M School is basically very similar to the 1-Day M School, save yourself the $.

I'm kind of on the fence about whether to just take the one-day, or to upgrade to a 2 day... I'm not too sure I'll ever be doing anything with the car on a track, but more training is never a bad thing.

[jmg]

Originally Posted by SacredCow8708

I'm kind of on the fence about whether to just take the one-day, or to upgrade to a 2 day... I'm not too sure I'll ever be doing anything with the car on a track, but more training is never a bad thing.

It's pricey, but even if you never go to the track again, at least you've done 2 full days with instructors. And if you do decide to hit the track, you'll be better prepared for it.

No doubt, though, the 1 Day is still fantastic!

[jmg]

Originally Posted by DrewNewM2

Had my M2 a year already and haven’t gotten a chance to go and use my voucher but probably this spring in SC. Looking forward to it!

I believe you have 1 year to schedule it (you can schedule it to take place after the year, but you have to use the voucher within a specified amount of time). Or was it 2??

Might want to at least check before it expires!

[OldButSmooth]

I attended the driving course in November 2024, the day was simply fantastic, exceptional instructors and a much better driving experience than previous courses with Porsche, Audi and VW.

There should be a disclaimer with this course as it can result in the purchase of a more powerful M car. Before the drive day I was smitten with my M2, after the course I had to have an M3, hence, `caveat emptor'.

[NJbaitshop]

I went a few weeks ago and it was really fun. I wrote a recap on reddit.

[jmg]

Originally Posted by OldButSmooth

I attended the driving course in November 2024, the day was simply fantastic, exceptional instructors and a much better driving experience than previous courses with Porsche, Audi and VW.

There should be a disclaimer with this course as it can result in the purchase of a more powerful M car. Before the drive day I was smitten with my M2, after the course I had to have an M3, hence, `caveat emptor'.

One of those days actually had me considering an F87 M2 while I owned my G82 M4! It’s just such a fun car to toss around. I just couldn’t take that much of a step down in power. The G87 came along and power wasn’t such an issue anymore so here I am!

[BIGW0RM]

Originally Posted by jmg

It's a great program! I've been to two 1 Day M Schools and the 2 Day M School. It basically got me hooked into this hobby of HPDEs, Time Attacks, and Autocrosses. I had never thought I had what it takes to be able to comfortably drive on the track prior, and this course changed that.

My advice is that if you ever plan on doing the 2 Day M School, is to skip the 1 Day and use your voucher to upgrade to the 2 Day. The first day of the 2-Day M School is basically very similar to the 1-Day M School, save yourself the $.

As far as waiting for the voucher, it usually comes in the mail. You can, however, try calling 1-888-345-4269 and giving them your VIN so they can look up your voucher.

Interesting. I never got a voucher in the mail. I always set mine up with my sales associate then called them to book my day.

I did not know you could upgrade to a two day either. Thats awesome! I would have done that if I knew that.

If only the put you up in one of those houses around the track for a night though! That would be super cool!

[jmg]

Originally Posted by BIGW0RM

Interesting. I never got a voucher in the mail. I always set mine up with my sales associate then called them to book my day.

I did not know you could upgrade to a two day either. Thats awesome! I would have done that if I knew that.

If only the put you up in one of those houses around the track for a night though! That would be super cool!

They don't advertise the ability to use the voucher this way, but they will do it no problem!

Those houses are wild. I took a tour of the facilities and snapped some pics:

[M2M3M3]

Originally Posted by SacredCow8708

I'm kind of on the fence about whether to just take the one-day, or to upgrade to a 2 day... I'm not too sure I'll ever be doing anything with the car on a track, but more training is never a bad thing.

Do the two day. If you don't, after one day you will be wishing for more.

[gondolafanclub]

This is different from the 1 day m driving school that comes with the carbon package right?

[jmg]

Originally Posted by gondolafanclub

This is different from the 1 day m driving school that comes with the carbon package right?

Correct, those are two totally different things. Neither come with the Carbon Package though.

[gondolafanclub]

what is the difference between all of these?
"New Owner’s Track Drive" - comes with new car
"M Driver's package" "class" - comes with carbon pack
"1 day M school" -?
"2 day M school"

[mdrobc13]

Did the one day school a while back x2 with the delivery of my 2008 M3 and then additional purchases and it was great. Started me on a whole new journey of a few HPDEs and also now schools by other makers...just finished 2 day Porsche Precision Driving School and have done their 1 day school before also at Barber's Motorsport in Birmingham, AL...Masters course up next. Be careful you'll be hooked!

[DutchBoysRacing]

I am a huge track nerd and compete in time trials in SoCal. I got to like 12-14 time trial events / track days a year.

I got the 1Day M School when I got my car and scheduled time for this Friday. I'll post a review after.

[M2M3M3]

Originally Posted by gondolafanclub

what is the difference between all of these?
"New Owner’s Track Drive" - comes with new car
"M Driver's package" "class" - comes with carbon pack
"1 day M school" -?
"2 day M school"

new owner deal - short intro day. this is the "free" drug dose. the teaser.

M Drivers pack/1 day M school - school part is the same (separate option, not part of the "carbon pack".) this is the first drug hit you buy.

2 day school - this is the drug hit you buy that gets you addicted on driving M cars they way they were designed to be driven. street driving will never be the same. you realize street racing/canyon carving is totally lame. you will start planning your weekends and vacations around real track events. there is no going back.