Mumbai: Buckle up, India — and then yank that handbrake. The BMW Group India has officially dropped the clutch on excitement with the launch of the BMW M Drift Academy, turning tire shredding into a science and sideways driving into an art form. Set to debut on 26-27 April 2025 at the Raymonds compound, Thane, this is not just another driving experience. It’s controlled chaos — with precision, passion, and a playlist.
Drift Happens… Responsibly.
For the first time in India, driving enthusiasts can learn to drift like a pro, but in proper BMW M style — with precision, power, and panache. At the heart of the experience are the BMW M2 and M4, beasts built for balance, boosted by adrenaline, and now tuned for tire tango.
Each participant will be schooled in the fine art of oversteer by BMW Certified Instructors. Think “Zen and the Art of Sideways Motion” — with modules like Half-Circle Drifting, Full Circle Drifting (both directions, for the symmetrical ones), and the elusive Figure 8 Transition Drifting. It’s basically an advanced driving course… if ballet dancers wore helmets and smelled like burning rubber.
The Price of Drifting Glory?
INR 1.18 lakh per ticket — for those looking to leave rubber marks on the tarmac instead of just their hearts on social media. And if that’s not enough thrill for the weekend, there’s BMW M After Hours, a full-blown sonic fiesta where gearheads become groove-heads.
BMW M After Party: Where Beats Meet Burnouts
Because what’s a drift academy without a party that goes full throttle? Featuring performances by The Yellow Diary, Karan Kanchan, and the wildly energetic DJ duo Prithvi B2B SMG, this after-party is where cylinders meet synthesizers.
Curated by DISTRICT by Zomato, the party is priced at a humble INR 999 — or as BMW drivers call it, “about half a wiper blade.”
BMW India’s Head Honcho, Vikram Pawah, laid down the rubbery gospel:
“The BMW M Drift Academy is where performance meets passion — safely. It’s a place where every drift is like a signature on asphalt. With the power of BMW M and the guidance of our certified instructors, we’re inviting Indian enthusiasts to experience what it truly means to drive on the edge — with control.”
Drift Now. Dance Later.
Whether you’re burning rubber by day or burning the dance floor by night, the BMW M Drift Academy promises to be India’s wildest and most responsible automotive adrenaline rush yet.
So, if your idea of turning a corner involves smoke and applause, this is your call to slide.
