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Training venue. THE RACETRACKS OF THE
DRIVING EXPERIENCE.

FROM NÜRBURGRING TO SPA-FRANCORCHAMPS.

Extraordinary racetrack training courses demand extraordinary circuits. Whether the Nürburgring-Nordschleife, the Hockenheimring, Mugello or Zandvoort: top national and international racetracks provide the perfect playground for BMW M models.

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THE RACETRACKS OF THE DRIVING EXPERIENCE.

BILSTER BERG.

What makes Bilster Berg so captivating is its natural topography, which was retained when the circuit was built. Climbs of up to 20% and dips with gradients reaching 26% really put drivers through their paces. It is important to master various racing lines and a change in elevation of over 200 metres. The natural circuit consists of a 1.8-kilometre West Loop and a 2.4-kilometre East Loop, with the East Loop the faster of the two sections. It also boasts two pit lanes, each with four sets of garages. The West Loop puts the focus on the drivers’ technical ability.

EUROSPEEDWAY LAUSITZ.

Opened in 2000, The EuroSpeedway Lausitz is the youngest permanent racetrack in Germany. Built on an old lignite surface mine, the EuroSpeedway Lausitz is one of the most modern racing and testing tracks in Europe. The track is best known for its in continental Europe unique high speed oval. Today the race track is a yearly highlight in the DTM calendar and is also used for other car and motorcycle races as well as safety trainings.

HOCKENHEIMRING.

Refurbished in 2002, the Hockenheimring provides both speed and safety with its generous run-out zones, fast bends and long straights. Demanding passages such as the narrow bend combination in the northern section of the track and the hairpin bend after the long Parabolika provide ideal conditions for challenging BMW Driver Training courses such as the BMW Perfection Training. The tight bend passages offer an outstanding simulation of country roads and the entrance to the Motodrom guarantees real goose bumps - of the kind otherwise only experienced by real racing drivers.

NÜRBURGRING.

The Nürburgring: one of the fastest and safest race tracks in the world. Here, you quickly realise what it means to be fascinated by a race track. As well having lots of cult potential, this state-of-the-art track with its long run-out zones, gravel beds, large elevation gains and demanding chicanes offers everything a racing driver could wish for. The NGK chicane, Castrol-S and Dunlop hairpin show you the level of concentration and vehicle control required to find the ideal line.

SACHSENRING.

The first race on the Sachsenring near Hohenstein-Ernstthal was already held in 1927 making it one of the most steeped-in-tradition racetracks in Germany. The time-honoured natural racetrack quickly became a fixture in the international racing calendar – mainly for motorcycle races. In 1995 a traffic safety centre was created on the Sachsenring opening up new opportunities for car racing, too. Since its conversion in 1996, the racetrack meets the highest safety standards, features permanent state-of-the-art pits, a new start and finish tower as well as one of the most modern race control systems.

VALENCIA.

The Circuit Ricardo Tormo is, at an age of just over 10 years, a very new race track. Built just outside the city of Valencia, it was a DTM race course until 2012. The course is very spectator-friendly: the entire race track can been seen from every seat around the course. The course is very challenging, difficult combinations of corners require excellent driving skills and full concentration is needed to keep the car on track. Training courses on this racetrack are only available on request.

MUGELLO.

Its high standards make the Mugello Circuit (“Autodromo Internazionale del Mugello” in Italian) one of the most advanced racetracks in the world. It is located north-east of Florence, nestled in the picturesque region of Tuscany. The 5.2-kilometre circuit was modernised in 1988, since when it has enjoyed ever-increasing popularity as one of the most exciting, but also one of the safest, circuits in the world. The Italian Grand Prix in the MotoGP World Championship is held here every year, and the circuit has also hosted a number of DTM races. Famous racing drivers like Enzo Ferrari have taken to the hallowed tarmac of the Mugello Circuit in the past. A combination of quick corners, expansive bends and long straights make Mugello a track that really puts drivers and their vehicles to the test. The circuit in Mugello is only available on request.

NÜRBURGRING NORDSCHLEIFE.

The Nordschleife - also referred to as the “Green Hell” is the legendary section of the Nürburgring and requires precise vehicle control. It holds an irresistible fascination: crests and hollows, rapidly winding bends and a relatively narrow width make the Nürburgring Nordschleife one of the ultimate race tracks, demanding all the skill a driver can offer. In other words, it is the perfect track race training.

RED BULL RING.

The Red Bull Ring lies at the heart of Styria. Even back in 1969, when it was still the Österreichring, it was renowned as an extremely fast track. Long after it had disappeared from the Formula 1 calendar, premier races were once again held on the track known as the A1 Ring from 1997 to 2003. Following an extensive period of refurbishment, the circuit was reopened as the Red Bull Ring in May 2011. With its stop-and-go character, the Red Bull Ring is a veritable challenge for every driver. Elevations and slopes offer exciting diversity and the breathtaking location is well worth a visit in itself.

SPA-FRANCORCHAMPS.

The relatively high elevation gain of approx. 200 metres, the unpredictable weather and the numerous bends giving rise to powerful centrifugal forces make Spa-Francorchamps a remarkable circuit: not for nothing has it been nicknamed the "Ardennes roller coaster". Opened in 1921, Spa is one of the last of the classic driver circuits. Very tight bends alternating with numerous uphill and downhill passages such as Eau Rouge - also known as the "Courage Bend" - put drivers to the ultimate test. Here you can enter the world of race driving and show what you are capable of on one of the most famous race tracks in the world. The circuit is only available on request.

ZANDVOORT.

Circuit Park Zandvoort is nestled in the picturesque dunes on the North Sea coast. The paddock is just a stone’s throw from the beach. As such, there is a real holiday feel around the Zandvoort circuit, which enjoys a long tradition. Zandvoort hosted Formula One Grands Prix up until 1985, and the Dutch dunes were the venue for DTM races between 1990 and 2013. Its quick, demanding corners make Circuit Park Zandvoort a real drivers’ track, which is particularly popular among professional racing drivers.

SALZBURGRING.

The Salzburgring is an ideal testing and training ground which was opened in 1969, set in an idyllic location amid the green hills and lakes of the Salzkammergut in Austria. Two long straights, with the finishing straight rising slightly towards the start and finish, and the adjoining wide bend above the paddock make the Salzburgring a very fast race track. The large elevation gain and taxing bends make it a highly varied circuit. On the BMW Basic and Intensive Training courses the Salzburgring provides just the right challenges for all skill levels.

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