[Hunter399]

I just got an email from BMW talking about " The ultimate drive."

Does anyone really know what that is all about?

Has anyone gone to one of the events?


Thanks.

[coco]

Sounds like the event where you can drive and compare the E90 against the G35, A4, Acura TL. I think it's the even in these threads

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2000

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1100

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2223

Sounds like a load of fun u should definitely go!

[ward]

the ultimate drive, is the cancer thingy

you drive a car around about a 10 mile loop through city traffic then give it back, it's OK but not that great

[Hunter399]

Thanks guys for all the info!

Sadly, Im just turning 16 so I will be in "The teen driving school"

Oh well.

Thanks again

[itznin]

Is this on the east coast at all? Or only in CA?

[Hunter399]

The one im going to is in Houston Texas

[itznin]

How bout near NY/NJ?

[bmw330ipty]

Originally Posted by ward

the ultimate drive, is the cancer thingy

you drive a car around about a 10 mile loop through city traffic then give it back, it's OK but not that great

i thought you can go anywhere you want and for as long as u want?

[Hunter399]

The one in Houston is in the Reliant Stadium parking lot (where the Texans play), so I think they are setting up some type of track with cones is what I would guess.

[coco]

Originally Posted by itznin

Is this on the east coast at all? Or only in CA?

The second link jwocky posted above has a # you can call to find out they're holding this near you I think.

[ckeck]

Originally Posted by hunter399@mac.com

The one in Houston is in the Reliant Stadium parking lot (where the Texans play), so I think they are setting up some type of track with cones is what I would guess.

Can anyone attend? I am from San Antonio but wouldn't mind the drive

When is it?

[ward]

Originally Posted by bmw330ipty

i thought you can go anywhere you want and for as long as u want?

not true,

as they've got the cars all scheduled out, I guess you could drive wherever you wanted, but that would prevent other people who sign up from having the experience too.

It's certainly NOT a just walk up and go drive type of event, you may be able to drive if you just show up, but you'll have to wait and probably get a 5 series wagon to drive. People sign up in advance to drive all the good cars

[coco]

man this thread is confusing. I think there's two different events being discussed here. Ward is talking about a non-performance type event? And some others are talking about the ultimate driving type event where you compare the E90 against the A4/G35/TL.

[Hunter399]

Originally Posted by ckeck

Can anyone attend? I am from San Antonio but wouldn't mind the drive

When is it?

I do not know if anyone can attend...

But the day I am going is Aug. 7th, at 8AM

[ward]

The "ultimate drive" is the susan komen breast cancer event

not sure what the autocross G35, A4 330 event is called

[ward]

http://kckomen.mediamite.com/userare...imateDrive.asp

ultimate drive info

[jubol]

I went to the Susan Komen drive event at IG Burton (BMW dealer) in Milford Delaware, You could drive any of the BMW cars, as many times and different cars as you desired. They had every car / Suv that BMW makes!!! If you can make it, GO!!! Even had a great BBQ lunch with a whole roasted pig and all the trimmings !! If you own a BMW, you can go!! IMHO
Fred

[wac77]

Originally Posted by itznin

How bout near NY/NJ?

There is an Ultimate Driving Experience event at Shea Stadium on September 23-25. It includes:

Autocross - a two hour closed-course session taught by professional driving instructors, with a chance to test the 3-series and some competitors.

Student Driver program - for young people ages 15-20

The Ultimate Drive for the Susan G. Komen Cancer Foundation - drive your favorite BMW models and BMW makes a donation on your behalf ($1 per mile, I think).

I got the an invitation in the mail, and promptly signed up for the Autocross part.

I don't know whether you can sign up without having received an invitation. But you can check by calling 1-888-344-4BMW.

[itznin]

Originally Posted by wac77

There is an Ultimate Driving Experience event at Shea Stadium on September 23-25. It includes:

Autocross - a two hour closed-course session taught by professional driving instructors, with a chance to test the 3-series and some competitors.

Student Driver program - for young people ages 15-20

The Ultimate Drive for the Susan G. Komen Cancer Foundation - drive your favorite BMW models and BMW makes a donation on your behalf ($1 per mile, I think).

I got the an invitation in the mail, and promptly signed up for the Autocross part.

I don't know whether you can sign up without having received an invitation. But you can check by calling 1-888-344-4BMW.

Thank you!

[scottz5]

I went to a MB event at englishtown raceway 2yrs ago and it was really cool plus the free food was great.

[Hunter399]

I did the student driving program, it was a BLAST!