Joey Hand, member of the BMW Team PTG.
As the sun started to fade at the end of the second day, the program came to an end and closed with a simple awards ceremony. First, second, and third place winners received a miniature rubber cone, as did the winner in the Most Improved category–me.
A weekend at the BMW M Experience costs $3,650 and includes catered meals and overnight accommodations. For more information, visit www.bmwusa.com /bmw
experience/performancecenter/school.
Other Performance Schools to Consider
The Porsche Driving Experience: Package prices range from $995 for a one-day course to $3,145 for the two-day Masters Course. Located in Talladega, Alabama. Meals included. The Winfrey Hotel offers special rates and packages for participants. For more information, check out www.porschedriving.com.
Spring Mountain Motorsports Ranch: Sign up for a one, two-, or three-day course and get behind the wheel of a Z06 and C6 Z51 Corvette. Prices range from $850 to $2,345. Located in Pahrump, Nevada. Accommodations not included. For more information, log on to www.springmountain motorsports.com.
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