M Track Days @ Thermal Club

M3 Adjuster · 09-26-2016, 02:39 AM

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Surprising they had the m3/4 for autocross instead of the m2

My wife and I had the same thought.

I was glad, honestly. It was a lot of fun to get the M2 up to speed. One of the instructors told me the M2 was fastest of all their cars on that autoX course though.

Not surprising at all... It's not easy to autocross a 5 series !

Mpower113 · 09-26-2016, 07:44 AM

Looks like a lot of fun. I'm going in today for the afternoon session.

positiveions · 09-26-2016, 03:12 PM

Thanks for sharing. That's great built a dedicated place for such events. The last time I went to an M event, was in the city of Tustin; not feasible for such a driving event.

raysspl · 09-26-2016, 03:24 PM

Awesome Thermal experience. Can't wait to drive on Thermal myself.

EINSER M · 09-26-2016, 04:02 PM

Awesome experience. Now to shake the money trey to buy one of the homes that are being built overlooking the south palm track

roastbeef · 09-26-2016, 08:57 PM

do they provide breakfast and lunch, or just lunch? trying to plan my trip.

hoyasaxa · 09-26-2016, 09:47 PM

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do they provide breakfast and lunch, or just lunch? trying to plan my trip.

Just one meal. Lunch for morning dinner for afternoon. I think it might be the same thing

roastbeef · 09-26-2016, 10:57 PM

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Just one meal. Lunch for morning dinner for afternoon. I think it might be the same thing

got it. is it a 1/2 day type of deal? what time do they let out the morning session?

Kouper · 09-27-2016, 11:53 AM

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got it. is it a 1/2 day type of deal? what time do they let out the morning session?

Got started by 8:30, with approx. 45 minutes of intro overview and general education. Finished with all activities and lunch by 12:30 pm. It's a great event.

lazyd0c · 09-27-2016, 03:42 PM

I'm excited! Scheduled for tomr afternoon!

qnet · 09-27-2016, 03:54 PM

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I was there for the morning session on September 21. Like the original poster I too had a blast and I too fell in love with the handling and driveability of the M2. I drive an M235i presently and am waiting for an allocation now. The M2 just stuck and stuck and stuck through the turns and felt so safe to drive at speed like it would just never spin out or understeer. Like glue through the long 270 degree left hander that just goes on and on. I will never forget this experience and cannot wait for my M2!

This really makes me want to drive the M2. I also have a M235i and just did my first driving event with it at the beginning of this Month. The instructor said that my car was fast, and I wasn't near it limits. As a novice track driver I wonder if the M2 would be too much for me, or just what I need. Either way, I still want one.

pruettfan · 09-27-2016, 04:56 PM

How does one get invited to this event?

luvmybmmr · 09-27-2016, 05:08 PM

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How does one get invited to this event?

You don't need an invitation! You can just google "m track days" and you should be able to find the website and sign up. I entered my email when I was thinking of signing up and a few days later got an invite anyway. But it's open to anyone as long as you know to look for it!

Jeff_DML · 09-27-2016, 08:01 PM

went today to the morning session, a lot of fun

bim2er · 09-27-2016, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by pruettfan

How does one get invited to this event?

You don't need an invitation! You can just google "m track days" and you should be able to find the website and sign up. I entered my email when I was thinking of signing up and a few days later got an invite anyway. But it's open to anyone as long as you know to look for it!

I believe you need an invitation from the language in mine. I also believe M Track Days are sold out and will be complete for 2016 at the end of September.

luvmybmmr · 09-27-2016, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by pruettfan

How does one get invited to this event?

You don't need an invitation! You can just google "m track days" and you should be able to find the website and sign up. I entered my email when I was thinking of signing up and a few days later got an invite anyway. But it's open to anyone as long as you know to look for it!

I believe you need an invitation from the language in mine. I also believe M Track Days are sold out and will be complete for 2016 at the end of September.

Not sure if something is different about the thermal location, but to sign up for the Miami one in August, it didn't require invitation. That being said, I agree that availability is tricky. Sorry to lead anyone astray....
https://mtrackdays.bmwusa.com/regist...?seminar_id=13

That being said, can't wait until the 2017 spots open up!

yarosus · 09-28-2016, 12:37 AM

Went today with my wife for afternoon session and we loved it.
Both of us enjoyed M2 of course. But every car is special and fun.
I wish we can drive more over there.

Questions to people who attended M School. What is the difference between M Track Event and M School?

SD ///M4 · 09-28-2016, 01:12 AM

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Originally Posted by m4282

Surprising they had the m3/4 for autocross instead of the m2

My wife and I had the same thought.

Macphisto · 09-28-2016, 10:17 AM

I participated in the Monday, 9/26 afternoon session. What a blast! The best event, by far, was the M2 lead and follow. I may be slightly biased but after driving all the M cars, it is the M2 for me.

lazyd0c · 09-29-2016, 12:39 AM

Had a lotta fun this afternoon!

yarosus · 10-02-2016, 02:18 PM

Check out our experience at #MTrackDays. My wife made video on Portuguese, but she added English subtitles.

nobodyhere · 10-03-2016, 02:21 PM

Agreed, Thermal Club's M Track Day was such an awesome experience. Many thanks to BMW for offering such an event.

Tbh, the M4 ZCP was most fun for me on the timed laps. M2 was also fun to drive but mine had squeaky brakes and felt the car was a bit tired. That being said the M2 and M4 were definitely great.

M3 laps were also good to wring out the sedan while going through some twisties... dinner provided in a lunch box at the end was the icing on the cake.

will definitely sign up for next year

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09-28-2016, 12:37 AM	#39
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nobodyhere Private 15 Rep 40 Posts Drives: M3 E92 Join Date: May 2015 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0)	Agreed, Thermal Club's M Track Day was such an awesome experience. Many thanks to BMW for offering such an event. Tbh, the M4 ZCP was most fun for me on the timed laps. M2 was also fun to drive but mine had squeaky brakes and felt the car was a bit tired. That being said the M2 and M4 were definitely great. M3 laps were also good to wring out the sedan while going through some twisties... dinner provided in a lunch box at the end was the icing on the cake. will definitely sign up for next year
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