Seattle is home to one of the most active car communities in the world. Through our exclusive
dealership partnerships, you gain immediate, VIP access to the best regional tracks, private
garages, and social events.

Born in Seattle, Avants is the premier membership club for drivers who live and breathe
automotive culture. BMW of Seattle is proud to collaborate with Avants to deliver curated, member-only experiences.

● Private Avants Track Days: Take your vehicle to regional proving grounds like Pacific
Raceways and The Ridge Motorsports Park during dedicated, low-crowd track sessions.
● Exclusive Tech Sessions: Go behind the velvet rope at BMW of Seattle. Join fellow Avants
members in our state-of-the-art service bays for after-hours engineering deep dives led
by our Master Technicians.
● A Complete Lifestyle: Enjoy a premium quarterly magazine, member-only simulator
nights, and discounts at top-tier local detailers and performance shops.

Hook into the regional chapter of the world's largest single-brand car club. The BMW CCA Puget Sound chapter is dedicated to helping you maximize the capability of your vehicle.

● Performance Driving Classes: Master the fundamentals of vehicle dynamics through local
autocross events and car control clinics.
● High-Performance Driver Education (HPDE): Transition from a casual driver to a track
driver. Pair up with veteran local instructors to safely explore the absolute limits of your
vehicle's performance.

If you want to sharpen your instincts, it’s time to enroll in a dedicated performance driving
school. Learn how to manage weight transfer, perfect your racing line, and master high-speed
braking from certified professional racers.

BMW Performance Center West (Palm Springs, CA)

Located at the private Thermal Club circuit, the BMW Performance Center West offers
unparalleled track conditions. Book specialized performance driving classes or multi-day racing
schools to pilot a factory-provided fleet of the latest M models against a stunning desert
backdrop.

Elite Track Time at the BMW Performance Center Thermal

At the BMW Performance Center Palm Springs / Thermal location, you’ll push advanced
engineering to its logical conclusion. Experience thermal management, skid-pad drift control, and
high-speed straightaways under the guidance of elite racing drivers—without putting a single mile
of wear on your personal vehicle.

BMW Performance Center East (Greer, SC)

Located across from BMW’s largest global manufacturing plant, this facility features a dedicated
road course, a wet skid pad, and a rugged off-road course designed to push the xDrive
all-wheel-drive system to its absolute limits.