Our Driving Programs
Join the Journey of the Ultimate Driving Pleasure
BMW Car Club of America chapters have been putting drivers on track since the 1970s — and our North Star Chapter continues that tradition with three programs designed for every skill level:
Advanced Driving Skills (Adults)
Let’s hit the road together and take your driving abilities to the next level!
Let’s hit the road together and take your driving abilities to the next level!
Advanced Driving Skills (Adults)
North Star BMW is your gateway to mastering the art of high performance driving focused on developing precision, control, and confidence behind the wheel. Whether you’re a seasoned racer or a novice enthusiast, our team is here to guide you through an exhilarating and transformative learning experience!
High Performance Driving Education/Sommer Schnell (Adults)
High Performance Driving Education/Sommer Schnell (Adults)
North Star BMW is your gateway to mastering the art of high performance driving focused on developing precision, control, and confidence behind the wheel. Whether you’re a seasoned racer or a novice enthusiast, our team is here to guide you through an exhilarating and transformative learning experience!
Street Survival School (Teens)
At North Star BMW, we understand the importance of safe driving, especially for teens. Our Street Survival School is specifically designed to hone your driving skills, preparing you for real-life situations and winter conditions. Sign up today to give your teen the confidence they need behind the wheel!
Street Survival School (Teens)
At North Star BMW, we understand the importance of safe driving, especially for teens. Our Street Survival School is specifically designed to hone your driving skills, preparing you for real-life situations and winter conditions. Sign up today to give your teen the confidence they need behind the wheel!
Street Survival School (Teens)
At North Star BMW, we understand the importance of safe driving, especially for teens. Our Street Survival School is specifically designed to hone your driving skills, preparing you for real-life situations and winter conditions. Sign up today to give your teen the confidence they need behind the wheel!
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High Performance Driving Education/Sommer Schnell (Adults)
North Star BMW is your gateway to mastering the art of high performance driving focused on developing precision, control, and confidence behind the wheel. Whether you’re a seasoned racer or a novice enthusiast, our team is here to guide you through an exhilarating and transformative learning experience!
No BMW required. We welcome enthusiasts of all makes and models who share a passion for driving done right.
Every event is built around you — your comfort level, your goals, your car. A personal in-car instructor coaches you through proper technique and track lines, while classroom sessions reinforce what you're experiencing behind the wheel. Whether it's your first time on track or your fifteenth, you'll leave with sharper skills, new friends, and stories worth telling.
Safety isn't just a priority here — it's the foundation of everything we do. Our goal is simple: send you home with your car intact, your confidence elevated, and a serious case of track fever.
Our Instructors
Our instructors are drawn from the best of two worlds: top-performing driving school graduates and accomplished amateur racers. What unites them is a shared commitment to teaching excellence, professionalism, and genuine enthusiasm for the sport.
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Every instructor candidate — whether from our own student ranks or from clubs like SCCA, Audi Club, or Porsche Club — goes through a rigorous qualification process that includes simulated student instruction sessions. We don't just evaluate how well they drive; we evaluate how well they teach.
The result is an instructor corps we're genuinely proud of — and one we think you'll appreciate the moment you buckle in.