MINI DRIVING EXPERIENCE 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 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.
CONE CORE
We’ll reconfigure the track for different driving exercises, helping you make the most of your time with us. Just watch those cones.
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 quickly adjust 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.
MINI DRIVING EXPERIENCE TRACKS AT A GLANCE
Can I drive my own car on the MINI Driving Experience track?
No. Only official MINI Driving Experience vehicles are allowed on track.
Is the track open to the public for any track days?
No. Only official MINI Driving Experience classes are held on track.
How big is the track at the MINI Driving Experience?
The track is 2.3 miles long, though it’s often separated into sections for training.
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?
No. They will communicate with you via walkie-talkie during each exercise.
