Is BMW leaving Indy?

snareman · 02-29-2024, 08:23 PM

Got this email today. Its vague, but does this mean they are detaching themselves from IMS?

PawnStar · 02-29-2024, 11:02 PM

I read the email to mean BMW performance driving school is closing altogether and their final lap will be at Indy. Hope I’m wrong, it is/was a fun program.

snareman · 03-01-2024, 01:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PawnStar

I read the email to mean BMW performance driving school is closing altogether and their final lap will be at Indy. Hope I’m wrong, it is/was a fun program.

Seems like that would go with closing most of the performance center as well if that was the case which I can't imagine them doing

BMWCCA1 · 03-01-2024, 09:26 AM

Clicking on the class schedule shows nothing upcoming at Indy, but plenty at Thermal and Greer.

Car-Addicted · 03-01-2024, 10:20 AM

Could be track limitations on EV's? Quite a few tracks will not allow EV's but I have no idea if IMS has a rule on this.

Should Hybrids And EVs Be Allowed On Track Days?
But that’s got nothing to do with the National Council of Corvette Clubs’ decision to ban the E-Ray from all of its track events. That’s right, the fastest accelerating Corvette of all time, and the second most powerful Corvette after the new Z06 screamer, is not allowed on NCCC circuit events. And it gets worse. The E-Ray isn’t even that welcome in the parking lot at track events and must park 30 ft (9 m) away from structures and other cars.

jhm5 · 03-02-2024, 07:56 PM

I believe the Performance Center School at Indy was intended to be short term. Greer and Thermal continue.

snareman · 03-02-2024, 07:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jhm5

I believe the Performance Center School at Indy was intended to be short term. Greer and Thermal continue.

2y is certainly short term.

anthemavm · 03-16-2024, 10:44 AM

I just booked a day at Indy.

snareman · 03-16-2024, 11:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by anthemavm

I just booked a day at Indy.

They seem to be intact for this year. Question is if this is the last year.

anthemavm · 03-16-2024, 12:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by snareman

They seem to be intact for this year. Question is if this is the last year.

I can ask as I will be there in 30 days. Was surprised that they only have it for 6 weeks.

snareman · 03-16-2024, 12:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by anthemavm

I can ask as I will be there in 30 days. Was surprised that they only have it for 6 weeks.

Sure, see if you can get any info while you are there

pseto · 04-02-2024, 09:29 AM

I can confirm that this is the last year BMW Performance Center will be at IMS. Contract was not renewed and the final day there is Thur, May 2nd.

I did this school last year (and just re-booked again for next month) and it was probably one of the best driving events I've ever done (and I've done a lot). They are currently running a BOGO free special to fill up the remaining days at Indy. My suggestion is to book a day during the week, as weekends tend to fill with people who can't drive, and it kinda slows things down.

At the end of the day, we got hot laps with the instructors in M4 GT4 race cars which was absolutely incredible.

snareman · 04-04-2024, 06:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pseto

I can confirm that this is the last year BMW Performance Center will be at IMS. Contract was not renewed and the final day there is Thur, May 2nd.

I did this school last year (and just re-booked again for next month) and it was probably one of the best driving events I've ever done (and I've done a lot). They are currently running a BOGO free special to fill up the remaining days at Indy. My suggestion is to book a day during the week, as weekends tend to fill with people who can't drive, and it kinda slows things down.

At the end of the day, we got hot laps with the instructors in M4 GT4 race cars which was absolutely incredible.

That's a bummer. It was a great run there while it lasted.

02-29-2024, 08:23 PM	#1
snareman Leave the gun. Take the Canoli. 10250 Rep 8,365 Posts Drives: ///M8 & X5 ///M60 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Ohio iTrader: (0)	Is BMW leaving Indy? Got this email today. Its vague, but does this mean they are detaching themselves from IMS? Attached Images __________________ Current: 2023 ///M8 \|\|\| 2025 X5 ///M60 Retired: 2023 X3 M40 \|\|\| 2021 M4 \|\|\| 2018 M4 \|\|\| 2017 M4 \|\|\| 2014 435 \|\|\| 2009 335 \|\|\| 2007 335
	Appreciate 0 Tweet Quote

02-29-2024, 11:02 PM	#2
PawnStar First Lieutenant 215 Rep 385 Posts Drives: twin turbo 6 with frunk Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: 131'n 56'w iTrader: (0)	I read the email to mean BMW performance driving school is closing altogether and their final lap will be at Indy. Hope I’m wrong, it is/was a fun program.
	Appreciate 1 eluded3169.50 Quote

03-01-2024, 09:26 AM	#4
BMWCCA1 BMW Owner Since 1971 2532 Rep 1,526 Posts Drives: 1964 700 Sport Cabriolet Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Central Virginia iTrader: (2) Garage List 2013 BMW 128i [10.00]	Clicking on the class schedule shows nothing upcoming at Indy, but plenty at Thermal and Greer.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

03-01-2024, 10:20 AM	#5
Car-Addicted Colonel 8236 Rep 2,377 Posts Drives: 2020 BMW M4 CS Join Date: Jun 2023 Location: Central PA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2020 BMW M4 CS [9.91]	Could be track limitations on EV's? Quite a few tracks will not allow EV's but I have no idea if IMS has a rule on this. Should Hybrids And EVs Be Allowed On Track Days? But that’s got nothing to do with the National Council of Corvette Clubs’ decision to ban the E-Ray from all of its track events. That’s right, the fastest accelerating Corvette of all time, and the second most powerful Corvette after the new Z06 screamer, is not allowed on NCCC circuit events. And it gets worse. The E-Ray isn’t even that welcome in the parking lot at track events and must park 30 ft (9 m) away from structures and other cars.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

03-02-2024, 07:56 PM	#6
jhm5 Private First Class 63 Rep 131 Posts Drives: X3 M40i, 440i, Z4 MR, 2002 Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Maryland iTrader: (0)	I believe the Performance Center School at Indy was intended to be short term. Greer and Thermal continue.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

03-16-2024, 10:44 AM	#8
anthemavm Captain 667 Rep 943 Posts Drives: X3MC Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Huntington Beach iTrader: (0)	I just booked a day at Indy.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

04-02-2024, 09:29 AM	#12
pseto Major General 860 Rep 7,752 Posts Drives: E92 M3 ZCP, F80 M3 ZCP- beater Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Rockville, MD iTrader: (4)	I can confirm that this is the last year BMW Performance Center will be at IMS. Contract was not renewed and the final day there is Thur, May 2nd. I did this school last year (and just re-booked again for next month) and it was probably one of the best driving events I've ever done (and I've done a lot). They are currently running a BOGO free special to fill up the remaining days at Indy. My suggestion is to book a day during the week, as weekends tend to fill with people who can't drive, and it kinda slows things down. At the end of the day, we got hot laps with the instructors in M4 GT4 race cars which was absolutely incredible. Attached Images __________________ Paul Seto - BMW Car Club of America President, National Capital Chapter (MD/DC/NoVA) Director, National Events ///M Chapter Become a BMW CCA member; Click HERE to join and use my member #339225 for a referral Join our NCC Facebook Page
	Appreciate 0 Quote