I want to drive the same car!
I want to gather with the same model!
We will hold a driving meetup "BMW One-Make Driving Lesson" for BMW owners on October 17 (Mon), aimed at those who want to try driving on the track.
In collaboration with automotive magazines 'LE VOLANT' and 'BMW COMPLETE', it has been decided to hold the event at Mobility Resort Motegi again this year, following last year.
Instructors will include Mr. Hideki Hagiwara, Mr. Takayuki Kinoshita, and several active racing drivers.
Thanks to the full cooperation of BMW, there will also be test drives of M models.
We look forward to your participation.
Main programs (scheduled)
■South Course Gymkhana Lesson
A special Gymkhana course is set up within the South Course, where the All Japan Gymkhana will also be held. Each vehicle runs one at a time, and you can receive advice from an instructor.
You can safely enjoy learning the basics of driving.
■South Course M Model Test Ride
Thanks to the full cooperation of BMW, you can drive on the above Gymkhana course with M models including the M3 and M4. This is a valuable opportunity to experience the performance of the M models.
■BMW NEW Model Test Drive
Thanks to the full cooperation of BMW, we will hold a test drive event for NEW model vehicles.
Please experience the current model's new vehicles and the newly released models.
* We will conduct a guided drive on the internal roads of Mobility Resort Motegi at a slow and safe speed. Please note that this is not a drive on the road course (Racing Course), and thank you for your understanding.
■Road Course (Racing Course) Lead Experience Driving
Follow the lead car and experience a 4.8km road course (Racing Course).
This is a cruising experience with a lead car (maximum speed of about 100km/h on the straight sections and approximately 40-60km/h in the corners), making it recommended for circuit beginners.
No helmet or gloves are required to participate in the experience. You can enjoy it together with family and friends.
■Road Course (Racing Course) BMW NEW Model Ride Experience
Experience the high-level vehicle performance by riding along in a NEW model vehicle driven by an instructor.
* If there are many applications, a lottery will be held. Additionally, helmets will be provided for free to customers who do not have their own.
■Basic Course for Circuit Driving
In addition to instructors Hideki Hagiwara and Takayuki Kinoshita, several active racing drivers are scheduled to participate.
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Hideki Hagiwara Chief Instructor
A motorsports journalist with extensive experience, contributing accurate test drive reports to automotive specialty magazines such as Le Volant (Neko Publishing) and Driver (Yaesu Publishing).
Director of the Japan Automotive Journalists Association and a member of the Japan Car of the Year selection committee.
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Takayuki Kinoshita Guest Instructor
A motor journalist active in automotive magazines and a current racing driver.
Has extensive participation experience with BMW M4 GT4 and M2 CS Racing.
Member of the Japan Automobile Journalists Association and a selection committee member for the Japan Car of the Year.
■Road Course (Racing Course) Free Practice with Time Measurement
You can enjoy a 4.8km long road course (Racing Course) with timed free runs for 20 minutes each, including lead laps, for a total of 3 sessions.
Obtain the driving license "TRMC-S License" at Mobility Resort Motegi
■TRMC-S License Pack
After the event, we have prepared a great plan for customers who want to enjoy free running at Mobility Resort Motegi, allowing you to obtain the free running license "TRMC-S License" on the same day.
It is 7,000 yen cheaper than the usual TRMC-S License acquisition fee, making it a very good deal. Please consider it.
* On the day of the event, you will need to take a one-hour TRMC-S License acquisition course after the event ends.
Event Overview
- Date of Event
- October 17, 2022 (Mon)
- Venue
- Mobility Resort Motegi South Course, Road Course (Racing Course)
- Flow of the Day
Driving Content
- > Timetable is here (PDF: 597KB)
■Guided Experience Driving Plan
- 1. South Course Gymkhana Lesson & M Model Test Ride
- 2. BMW NEW Model Test Drive
- 3. Lunch
- 4. Road Course (Racing Course) Lead Experience Driving
- 5. Road Course (Racing Course) BMW NEW Model Ride Experience Driving *If there are many applications, a lottery will be held. Helmets are available for free rental.
■Free Running Plan
- 1. BMW NEW Model Test Drive
- 2. South Course Gymkhana Lesson - M Model Test Drive
- 3. Lunch
- 4. Circuit Driving Basics Course
- 5. Road Course (Racing Course) Free Practice with Time Measurement
- 6. Road Course (Racing Course) BMW NEW Model Ride Experience
- Instructor
- In addition to Mr. Hideki Hagiwara and Mr. Takayuki Kinoshita, several active racing drivers
- Eligibility
- ■Guided Experience Driving Plan
Owners of BMW with a license plate (participation is also possible with SUVs, minivans, and convertibles)
*Illegal modified vehicles are not allowed to participate.
■Free Driving Plan
For BMW owners with a license plate
Open cars, X models, and Z3 (vehicles without roll cages) cannot participate.
- Clothing
Equipment
- ■Guided Experience Driving Plan
Easy-to-drive clothing and shoes *Helmet and gloves not required
■Free Running Plan
Full face helmet (jet type acceptable), gloves, long sleeves and long pants, comfortable sports shoes
*Free rental helmets available (limited quantity and sizes, so please prepare your own if possible).
- Recruitment Capacity
- 1. Lead Experience Driving Plan 30 vehicles
2. Free Driving Plan 50 vehicles
- Recruitment Period
- From August 17, 2022 (Wed) 00:00 to October 10, 2022 (Mon, Holiday) 23:59
Recruitment will end as soon as the specified number of participants is gathered.
- Participation Fee (including tax)
Category |
Amount |
1. Lead Experience Driving Plan |
|
16,500 yen |
2. Free Running Plan |
TRMC-S/SMSC License Members |
30,000 yen |
3. Free Driving Plan |
Non-member License |
39,600 yen |
4. Free Run Plan + TRMC-S License Pack |
|
52,300 yen |
- - Lunch box included
* Customers who wish to arrange a lunch box for their companions will be charged an additional 1,600 yen (tax included) per person.
- ・Please pay the participation fee in advance by credit card.
Cancellation Policy (Cancellation Fee)
|
10 days before the event: 50%
|
2 days before the event: 80% |
Event Day: 100% |
- In the event that the event is canceled due to inclement weather or other reasons, we will refund the participation fee minus the handling fee.
- How to Apply
- 1. Please fill out the required information in the application form below and apply.
- 2. If there are no errors in your input, we will send you an email confirming your registration.
- About 4 days before the event, we will send you a participation acceptance letter and detailed information for the day by mail.
- Contact Information
- Mobility Resort MOTEGI Motorsports Division
BMW One-Make Drive Lesson Office: Minami, Kubota, Suzuki
TEL: 0285-64-0200 (10:00 AM - 4:00 PM)
Application for the "Lead Experience Driving Plan"
has ended (Application period has ended)
Application for the "Free Driving Plan"
has ended (Application period has ended)
Please apply here for customers participating in the free driving plan with the TRMC-S license pack.