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BMW One Make Driving Lesson

October 17, 2022 (Mon) held

Want to drive with the same car!
Want to gather with the same car model!
We will hold a driving off meeting "BMW One Make Driving Lesson" on October 17th (Mon) for BMW owners who want to try driving on the circuit.
In collaboration with the automotive magazines "LE VOLANT" and "BMW COMPLETE", this event will be held at Mobility Resort MOTEGI for the second year in a row.
Instructors include Hideki Hagiwara, 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 (Schedule)

■South Course Gymkhana Lesson

A special gymkhana course has been set up within the South Course where the All Japan Gymkhana is also held. You can drive one car at a time and receive advice from an instructor.
You can learn the basics of driving safely and enjoyably.

■South Course M Model Test Drive

Thanks to the full cooperation of BMW, you can drive on the Gymkhana course with M models including M3 and M4. It is a valuable opportunity to experience the performance of M models.

■BMW NEW Model Test Drive

We will hold a test drive event for NEW model vehicles with the full cooperation of BMW.
Experience the current model new vehicles and newly released new vehicles.
※Please be aware that we will be driving at a safe speed on the roads inside Mobility Resort Motegi. This is not a driving event on the road course (racing course), so please understand in advance.

■Road Course (Racing Course) Guided Experience

Follow the pace car and experience the 4.8km long road course (racing course).
It is a cruising ride with a pace car (maximum speed of about 100km/h on straight sections and about 40-60km/h on corner sections), recommended for beginners at the circuit.
Helmets and gloves are not required for participating in the experience ride. You can enjoy it with your family and friends.

■Road Course (Racing Course) BMW NEW Model Co-Riding Experience

Ride along with an instructor in a NEW model vehicle and experience high-level vehicle performance.
※In case of a large number of applications, there will be a lottery. We also provide free helmet rental for customers who do not have one.

■Circuit Driving Basics Course

In addition to instructors Hagiwara Hideki and Kinoshita Takayuki, we are planning to have several active racing drivers.

Hagihara Hideki (Hagihara Hideki) Chief Instructor
Le Volant (Neko Publishing) and drivers (Yaesu Publishing) are experienced motor journalists who contribute accurate test drives to automotive magazines such as Motor Sports.
Director of the Japan Automobile Journalist Association and member of the Japan Car of the Year Selection Committee.
Takayuki Kinoshita - Guest Instructor
A motor journalist who is active in automotive magazines and also a current racing driver.
Has extensive experience in participating in races such as BMW M4 GT4 and M2 CS Racing.
Member of the Japan Automotive Journalist Association and a judge for the Japan Car of the Year award.

■Road Course (Racing Course) Free Run with Time Measurement

Enjoy a 20-minute x 3 laps (including lead driving) free run with time measurement on the 4.8km road course (racing course).

Get the TRMC-S license for Mobility Resort Motegi

■TRMC-S License Pack

For customers who want to enjoy free driving at Mobility Resort Motegi even after this event, we have prepared a special plan where you can obtain the "TRMC-S License" on the day of the event.
This plan is 7,000yen cheaper than the regular TRMC-S License fee, making it a great deal. Please consider it.
※On the day of the event, you will need to attend a 1-hour TRMC-S License training session after the event ends.

Event Overview

Date of Event
October 17, 2022 (Mon)
Venue
Mobility Resort Motegi South Course, Road Course (Racing Course)
Daily Schedule
Driving Content
> Timetable is here (PDF: 597KB)

■Guided Driving Experience Plan
  • 1. South Course Gymkhana Lesson and M Model Test Drive
  • 2. BMW NEW Model Test Drive
  • 3. Lunch
  • 4. Road Course (Racing Course) Lead Experience Run
  • 5. Road Course (Racing Course) BMW NEW Model Ride Experience Driving *Lottery if there are many applications. Helmets are available for free.
■Free Run Plan
  • 1. BMW New Model Test Drive
  • 2. South Course Gymkhana Lesson and M Model Test Drive
  • 3. Lunch
  • 4. Circuit Driving Basics Course
  • 5. Road Course (Racing Course) Free Run with Time Measurement
  • 6. Road Course (Racing Course) BMW NEW Model Ride Experience
Instructor
Hidetoshi Hagiwara, Takayuki Kinoshita, and several active racing drivers
Eligibility
■Guided Driving Experience Plan
For BMW owners with license plates (SUV, minivan, and convertible cars are also eligible to participate)
※Illegal modified vehicles are not allowed to participate.

■Free Run Plan
For BMW owners with license plates
Open cars, X models, Z3 (cars without roll cages) are not allowed to participate.
Clothing
Equipment
■Guided Driving Plan
Easy-to-drive clothing, shoes ※Helmet and gloves not required

■Free Driving Plan
Full-face helmet (jet type allowed), gloves, long-sleeved shirt and pants, comfortable athletic shoes
※Free rental helmets available (limited quantity and sizes, so please try to bring your own if possible).
Capacity
1. Guided Experience Driving Plan 30 cars
2. Free Driving Plan 50 cars
Recruitment Period
From August 17, 2022 (Wednesday) 0:00 to October 10, 2022 (Monday, holiday) 23:59
Recruitment will end as soon as the designated number is reached.
Participation Fee (incl. tax)
Category Amount
①Pilot Experience Driving Plan   16,500yen
②Free Run Plan TRMC-S/SMSC License Member 30,000yen
③Free Run Plan Non-Member License 39,600yen
④Free Run Plan + TRMC-S License Pack   52,300yen
  • ・Lunch box included
    ※For customers who wish to arrange a lunch box for accompanying persons, we will accept it separately for 1,600 yen (tax included) per person.
  • ・Please pay the participation fee in advance by credit card payment.
Cancellation Policy (Cancellation Fee) 10 days before the event: 50%
2 days before the event: 80%
Event Day: 100%
  • ・In the event of cancellation due to inclement weather or other circumstances, we will refund the participation fee after deducting the handling fee.
Application Method
  • 1. Please fill in the necessary information from the application form below and apply.
  • 2. If there are no errors in your input, we will send you a confirmation email.
  • 3. About 4 days before the event, we will send you an acceptance letter and detailed information about the day by mail from the secretariat.
Contact Information
Mobility Resort Motegi Motorsports Division
BMW One-Make Drive Lesson Office Contact: Minami, Kubota, Suzuki
TEL: 0285-64-0200 (10:00-16:00)
"Guided Test Drive Plan"
Application (Application period has ended)
Application for the "Free Driving Plan"
has ended (Application period has ended)

※ Customers participating in the free driving plan with the TRMC-S license pack, please apply here.