BMW Motorrad UK announces new range of track activities for 2016
BMW Motorrad UK and Focused Events have announced an expanded range of track-based activities in 2016. The track days will be suitable for all abilities from novice to expert, with owners events, tuition-based courses and a VIP European track day.
BMW Owners Track Days:
BMW Motorrad’s Owners Track Days will offer riders the chance to enjoy a day of thrilling riding while improving their skills and confidence. The events are open to riders on any appropriate BMW motorcycle for track riding, with track-prepared BMW S 1000 RRs available to hire. Refreshments will be provided by the Tyco BMW Race Team hospitality unit with BSB riders on hand to instruct and meet fans.
Additionally at both events there will also be an exclusive women-only group hosted by road racer and author Maria Costello MBE.
- 03 August 2016 – Silverstone (£159)
- 20 September 2016 – Donington Park (£159)
VIP European Track Day:
Customers can enjoy the ‘World Superbike Experience’ with Focused Events. Riders will be flown out to one of the best circuits that Europe has to offer – Portimao in Portugal – where their own S 1000 RR and kit will be waiting.
With exclusive track access, owners will enjoy two days of riding, expert instruction and set-up advice from the TAS Racing Tyco BMW team. Accommodation, flights, transfers and motorcycle transport are included.
- 12-13 November 2016 – Portimao (£1,150)
New for 2016 – BMW Track Academy:
This new for 2016 event is focused on constant rider improvement and skills development. Two levels are available depending on customers’ experience and confidence. These events are open to riders with a full UK Motorcycle Licence aged 21+.
Customers on the Level One course will enjoy expert on-track instruction, classroom sessions and off-track skill sessions on Focused Events’ exclusive BMW F 800 R CTS fitted with outrigger wheels. Non-BMW motorcycles are permitted on this course.
More advanced riders can also take advantage of the Level Two course which includes extended one-on-one instruction time and more on-track riding sessions to help take riding to the next level. Level two is exclusively for BMW motorcycles, with specially-prepared BMW S 1000 RR track bikes available to hire.
Prices:
- With your own BMW motorcycle £350
- Hiring a BMW S 1000 RR £599
Donington Park, Derby :
- 19 April 2016
- 03 May 2016
- 22 June 2016
- 09 July 2016
- 09 August 2016
Silverstone Circuit, Towcester:
- 09 May 2016 – GP Circuit
- 19 June 2016 – National Circuit
- 03 August 2016 – GP Circuit
For more information or to book events, visit www.focusedevents.com or telephone 08450 267 272.
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