# BMW Track Trainer

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BMW Track Trainer

The **BMW Track Trainer** is a modified [BMW 330i](/source/BMW_3_Series_(E90)) that can negotiate a race track autonomously at the limit of traction. It was conceived as a driver training tool that allows a new student to experience the ideal race line from the driver's seat.[1] The vehicle is a research project from BMW Group Research and Technology (BMW Forschung und Technik GmbH).

## Race tracks

Track Trainer has raced autonomously at Valencia, Hockenheimring, Lausitzring, Zandvoort, [Nordschleife](/source/Nordschleife),[2] and [Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca](/source/Mazda_Raceway_Laguna_Seca).[3]

## Media coverage

Track Trainer was covered by [Top Gear](/source/Top_Gear_(2002_TV_Series)) in a segment during the 2007 season[4] and The Car Show on the third episode of the 2011 season.

## Technology

Track Trainer uses a combination of GPS and [INS](/source/Inertial_navigation_system) data to create a precision position estimate of the vehicle states in real-time. Vehicle control is commanded to an ideal line recorded by a manually driven reference lap.[5]

## References

1. **[^](#cite_ref-1)** ["BMW Track Trainer"](http://www.roadandtrack.com/auto-news/tech/bmw-track-trainer). 8 September 2011.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-2)** [BMW Tracktrainer - Nürburgring Nordschleife](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=huq44PvZfak)

1. **[^](#cite_ref-3)** [BMW Press Event Poster](http://www.autoblog.com/photos/bmw-track-trainer-at-laguna-seca/#photo-4164496)

1. **[^](#cite_ref-4)** [Videos: Robot Track Trainer BMW 3-series In Action](http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=536519)

1. **[^](#cite_ref-5)** [BMW Press Event Poster](http://www.autoblog.com/photos/bmw-track-trainer-at-laguna-seca/#photo-4164494)

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