Looking for a Manufacturer Track Day Near You? Start Here

If you've never been to a track day, you're missing out. You probably have tons of tread left on your current set of tires, why not use all that rubber up in one day while going nowhere in particular?

And your brakes? Well, they're probably seriously under utilized too. Don't miss the chance to get them up to proper operating temperature with a few hot laps on a proper road course. And remember, if they're smoking they're still working.

In all seriousness, getting out on a track is one of the best ways to improve your overall driving skills. You won't get a ticket for going too fast, you're not likely to hit anything if you screw up and there are always plenty of people around to give you tips on improving your skills.

Then again, beating on your own car takes some of the fun out of it, so we compiled a list of manufacturer-sponsored track days that allow you to beat on their cars instead.

Follow the jump for the complete list.

Audi

Audi Driver's Day

http://www.audiusa.com/audi/us/en2/experience/Audi_Driver_Day.html

Audi Sportscar Experience

http://www.audiusa.com/audi/us/en2/experience/ADE_US/Audi_Sportscar_Experience.html

Bentley

Bentley Motors Events (Continental Series Test Drive Invitation)

http://www.bentleymotorsevents.com/

Bentley Driving

http://www.bentleydriving.com/

Driving Dynamics Course

http://www.bentleymotors.com/world_of_bentley/bentley_driving/united_states/driving_dynamics_course/default.aspx

BMW

Performance Driving School

http://www.bmwusa.com/Standard/Content/Experience/Events/PDS/default.aspx?enc=/eiUrYOZAxtXbrazY6tfkmnueZmuSV+mTyz9vrTx7NgAWHnQOlwCL2SvLmcJJoamGwMORs9jexEjmm6dRdfEQg==

Performance Driving School Delivery Program

http://www.bmwusa.com/Standard/Content/Experience/Events/PDS/Delivery.aspx

Chevrolet

Bondurant School of High Performance Driving

http://www.bondurant.com/

Chevy Club Connection

http://www.chevrolet.com/clubconnection/

Chrysler

Chrysler Mobile Showcase

http://www.chrysler.com/en/experience/events/mobile_showcase/

Chrysler Events

http://www.chrysler.com/en/experience/events/index.html

Dodge

SRT Track Experience

http://www.drivesrt.com/en/track_experience/overview/index.html

Ferrari

Ferrari Challenge

http://www.ferrarichallenge.com/challenge/

Ferrari Experience

http://www.experienceferrari.com/

Ferrari Event

http://www.ferrarievent.com/

Ferrari Driving Programs

http://www.ferrariusa.com/index.php?page=drivingprograms

Ford

Ford Events

http://www.fordvehicles.com/features/news/eventsearch/index.asp

Ford Events and Promotions

http://www.ford.com/vehicles/performance-vehicles/events-promotions

GM Performance Division Events

http://www.gmperformancedivision.com/events/

HUMMER

HUMMER Driving Academy

http://www.amgeneral.com/vehicles_hummer_academy.php

Jaguar

Jaguar Clubs

http://www.jaguarusa.com/us/en/ownership/highlights/highlights/lifestyle.htm

Jeep

Jeep Events

http://www.jeep.com/en/experience/events/index.html

Camp Jeep

http://www.jeep.com/jeep_life/events/camp_jeep/index.html

Lamborghini

Lamborghini Academy

http://www.lamborghiniacademy.com/

Lamborghini Events

http://www.lamborghinievents.com/

Land Rover

Land Rover Experience Driving Schools

http://www.landrover.com/us/en/Owners/Drive_Off_Road/Driving_Schools/Driving_Schools_Overview.htm?route=_us_en_Owners_Drive_Off_Road_Drive_Off_road_Overview@__link__InfoBlockLink_3

Land Rover Sponsors

http://www.landroverusa.com/us/en/Company/Around_the_world/sponsorships/Sponsorships_Overview.htm?route=_us_en_Company_Around_the_world_Overview@__link__InfoBlockLink_4

Retailer "Wheels" Driving Event

http://www.landrover.com/us/en/Owners/Drive_Off_Road/Retailer_Driving_Events.htm

Lexus

Lexus Drives (Michelin Driving Tours)

http://www.lexusdrives.com/

Lexus Lifestyle and Events

http://www.lexus.com/lifestyle/

Lotus

Lotus Clubs

http://www.lotuscars.com/lotus_clubs.html

Lotus Driving School

http://www.lotuscars.com/DrivingSchool.aspx

Maserati

Maserati Driving Courses

http://www.maserati.com/maserati/en/en/index/service/driving-courses.html

Master Maserati at Road Atlanta

http://www.maseratiamerica.com/MaseratiMonthly/MMSE/MM_MMSE_Essentials.aspx?Print=1

Mazda

Mazda Racing Schools

http://www.mazdausa.com/MusaWeb/displayPage.action?pageParameter=mazdaSpeedMotorsportsRacingSchools#skipbarber

Mazda/Skip Barber Driving School

http://www.skipbarber.com/driving_school/mazda/driving_school.aspx

Mercedes Benz

The 2008 AMG Challenge Driving Event

http://www.mbusa.com/mercedes/MBHome.html#/eventsAMG/

2008 Mercedes Benz Driving Experience

http://www.mbusa.com/mercedes/MBHome.html#/eventsDrivingExperience/

MINI

MINI Clubs

http://www.miniusa.com/#/learn/awards_news_events/miniclubs/ownerOrganizations-s

MINI

MINI Events

http://www.miniusa.com/#/learn/awards_news_events/events/excuses-s

Pontiac

Pontiac Enthusiast Sites

http://www.pontiac.com/enthusiast/

Porsche

Porsche Clubs

http://www11.porsche.com/usa/eventsandracing/porscheclubs/

Sport Driving Schools

http://www.porsche.com/usa/eventsandracing/sportdrivingschool/

Events and Racing

http://www.porsche.com/usa/eventsandracing/

The Track

http://www.porschedriving.com/The-Track.aspx

Saab

Saab Aero Academy

http://www.saabusa.com/saabjsp/aero/index.jsp

Scion

Scion Clubs

http://www.scion.com/#enthusiastSites

Scion x-Perience 2008

http://www.sciondrivetour.com/2008/

Toyota

Toyota Driving Expectations

http://www.toyotadrivingexpectations.com/EIM.TMS2372.Web/Home/Home.aspx

Toyota Highway To The Future

http://www.highwaytothefuture.com/#/home/

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jederino says:

09:42 AM, 02/ 5/09

Yes, track days are exhilerating! I'd hesitate to use a valuable car, however, since most insurance pretty much excludes any track driving. However, the liability concern is probably earased when using a factory car. Any tips on which are the least expensive, and in the northwest?

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subytrojan says:

10:04 AM, 02/ 5/09

Hilarious intro! :thumbsup: =Þ

waevox says:

02:06 PM, 02/ 5/09

+1 on northwest.

Anything at pacific raceway?