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|McBride wins 351st game, Kalida ousts Cory-Rawson
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By DAVE BONINSEGNA
The Delphos Herald
COLUMBUS GROVE — Kalida head baseball coach Jim McBride is retiring at the end of the season after a long and stellar career.
Saturday afternoon in the first round of the sectional tournament, he collected his 351st victory as the Wildcats defeated the Cory-Rawson Hornets 5-1 and moved on to face Columbus Grove on Tuesday for the sectional championship.
Brent Hovest went 2-for-4 on the afternoon with a double, triple and a pair of runs batted in, while Austin Swift pitched a complete game, striking out seven.
Swift helped out his own cause in the third with a 1-out single; the Wildcat hurler stole second and moved to third on a passed ball. Swift's batterymate, Neil Recker, followed with a run-scoring single that gave Kalida a 1-0 lead.
The Wildcat lefty put Cory-Rawson down with near ease in the next three innings, setting the side down in order in the fourth and fifth innings.
In the Kalida half of the fourth, Rob Kleman led off with a single; one out later, Randy Zeller followed with a base hit to put runners on first and second. With two outs, Kyle Vorst singled home Kleman and a batter later, Hovest cleared the bases with a triple. Swift singled home Hovest a batter later as Kalida brought four across in the inning to give them a 5-0 lead.
Trent Gerding came on in relief for the 'Cats in the fifth and gave up a single to Tyler Harris. Harris came in to score after a stolen base and passed ball.
In the second game of the afternoon, the Leipsic Vikings scored a run in the first and third innings before adding three in the fifth to outlast the Pandora-Gilboa Rockets 5-2 and move on to face Miller City on Wednesday.
Cory-Rawson (1)
Zach Smith lf 1-0-0-0, Mayceen Ward cf 3-0-0-0, Tyler Harris p 3-1-1-0, Lance Butler c 3-0-0-0, Aaron Welch 3b 2-0-1-0, Matt Alspauch 2b 3-0-0-0, Grant Risner ss 2-0-0-0, Logan Cawley 1b 3-0-0-0, Dakota Gibson dh 3-0-0-0. Totals 23-1-2-0.
Kalida (5)
Brent Hovest 3b 4-1-2-2, Austin Swift p/rf 3-1-1-1, Neil Recker c 3-0-1-1.Kyle Kehres rf/ss 2-0-0-0, Rob Kleman 1b 3-1-1-0, Trent Gerding ss/p 2-0-0-0, Adam Knueve dh 1-0-0-0, Randy Zeller 2b 3-1-2-0, Austin Horstman rf 3-0-0-0, Kyle Vorst cf 3-1-1-1. Totals 27-5-9-3.
Score by Innings:
Kalida 001 400 x - 5 9 2
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Harris (L) 6.0 5 3 1 2
Swift (W) 5.0 0 0 3 7
Gerding 2.0 2 1 0 4
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Pediatrician Dr. Kara Bruning at the Main McGreevy Clinic Avera explains how they determine if a child is heavier than they should be and what kinds of problems that could lead to in adulthood.

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The Northern Shore's 10th Congressional District is home to more ticket-splitting voters than just about anywhere else in Illinois.
They sent Republican Mark Kirk to Congress for many years, but about 62% voted for Barack Obama in 2008. In 2010, when Kirk moved to the U.S. Senate two years ago, they chose a Republican to replace him on Capitol Hill.
A Washington-based lobbying group gave boxing gloves to Democrat Brad Schneider in October, during a campaign stop at a deli in Northbrook.
They want him to fight any plan to reduce Medicare or Social Security benefits for seniors or to increase what they have to pay.
"What we can't do," Schneider said, "again Mr. Dold and the Republicans did - not once but twice - is try to turn the Medicare guarantee into a voucher program."
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Seniors in the North Shore 10th District are paying careful attention.
Four years ago, they favored Barack Obama for President, but crossed over to the Republican column to send Mark Kirk to Congress.
Now a US senator, Kirk appeared with Dold in one of the campaign's final ads.
Brad Schneider and the two other Democratic candidates in those red-hot suburban congressionals were downtown last Thursday night, when Nancy Pelosi came to town for a fundraiser.
She's got to run the table in Illinois to have any chance of unseating John Boehner and becoming Speaker of the House again.
Illinois is so important to Capitol Hill's balance of power because six House seats are up for grabs for the state; right now, five are held by Republicans, and only one by a Democrat.
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The University of Maine Business School provides a world-class business education in a professional, supportive environment. Our students, faculty and staff are engaged, dynamic, and strive to make a difference in the business world and beyond. Student life on campus revolves around robust activities, meaningful organizations and clubs, didactic experiences, and a commitment to ethical standards.
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As valued members of our Maine Business School, we the faculty, staff, and students, mutually pledge to each other the following:
Honesty: We agree to exercise personal integrity in all aspects of our work, research, and studies. To be honest in fact, we agree to give credit where credit is due, to express our own opinions, and to do our own work in a timely fashion. Honesty requires clear and open communication about our commitments and performance of our work.
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Roddy White hauled in a 33-yard touchdown pass from Matt Ryan with 20 seconds remaining and the Atlanta Falcons, after squandering a 13-point lead in the fourth quarter, rallied to beat the Baltimore Ravens 26-21 on Thursday night.
White to play tonight for Falcons
Falcons WR Roddy White is active for tonight's game and is expected to be in the Atlanta starting lineup.
NFC South midseason reports
WR Roddy White has stood out on a contending Falcons team. Read our midseason team reports on the NFC South.
Falcons WR White expected to play
Falcons WR Roddy White is expected to play in the team's Week 10 game vs. the Ravens on Thursday, according to head coach Mike Smith.
Turner scores 2 TDs, Falcons hold off Bucs
Michael Turner scored two early touchdowns and the Atlanta Falcons held off Tampa Bay with a gutty goal-line stand, taking over sole possession of first place in the NFC South with a 27-21 victory Sunday.
Falcons OLT Baker improving after rough start
Falcons head coach Mike Smith tried to put a damper on the rumors that OLT Sam Baker was in danger of losing his starting job to fifth-year veteran Will Svitek.
Q&A with Falcons RB Michael Turner
With the first-place Falcons enjoying a Week Eight bye, RB Michael Turner spent some time reflecting on the team's 5-2 start in an interview with PFW.
Falcons RB Turner content with workload
Michael Turner, who is on pace for about 300 carries this season, told PFW he likes how he's been used thus far.
Return of injured players could help Falcons' struggling pass defense
The Falcons are hoping CB Dunta Robinson will be able to return from a concussion in Week Nine.
White moving to top of fantasy WR pecking order
If you had to pick one wide receiver to put in your fantasy lineup with the game on the line, there wouldn't be a better option right now than Roddy White.
White's 201 receiving yards help Falcons hold off Bengals
Roddy White had a spectacular day for Atlanta, catching 11 passes for 201 yards and leading the Falcons to a wild 39-32 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday.
Falcons CB Robinson (concussion) out
CB Dunta Robinson will be held out of the Falcons' Week Seven game against the Bengals after suffering a concussion last Sunday against the Eagles.
Weatherspoon's recovery taking longer than expected
The Falcons will not rush rookie OLB Sean Weatherspoon back from a knee injury, even though a source said they were ecstatic with his play early in the season.
Bengals defensive coordinator blasts Petrino
Bengals defensive coordinator Mike Zimmer is still upset with Bobby Petrino for bailing on him and the Falcons with three games left in the 2007 season.
Falcons TE Peelle to miss 4-6 weeks
Falcons TE Justin Peelle will miss 4-6 weeks after having surgery on Tuesday for a sports hernia.
The Atlanta Falcons have announced the signing of offensive guard Harland Gunn after backup lineman Joe Hawley received a four-game suspension for violating NFL rules on performance-enhancing substances. The 6-foot-2, 310-pound Gunn was picked up by the Falcons on Tuesday. Atlanta plays at Tampa Bay on Sunday.||||||| Gunn initially signed with Dallas as a college free agent after the NFL draft but was waived by the Cowboys and joined the New Orleans Saints' practice squad. He played collegiately at Miami. Hawley will be eligible to return to the roster after the Dec. 16 game against the New York Giants.


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Mike Renner has been a teacher for the better part of three decades, sharpening the on-track skills of everyone from FBI agents to Secret Service members. In 1999—the opening year of the BMW Performance Center—Mike became a certified instructor, leveraging 28 years of active and successful racing to cultivate his students.
What makes an Ultimate Driver?
"A good education, and putting that education into practice."
Derek Leonard
As the "new guy," Derek has been a BMW instructor since the early part of 2012. But performance driving is nothing new to him. After getting his own start with SCCA Club Racing in the GT class, Derek progressed from regional to national racing, which he's been actively pursuing for 15 years.
As an owner, he's continued to be involved in SCCA, in addition to the World Challenge, and America Le Mans Series. As an instructor, his experience at the Panoz Racing School, TrackTime, Inc., and Car Guys, Inc., have pinnacled at the BMW Performance Center.
What makes an Ultimate Driver?
"You have to marshal your positive and negative emotions. Control your fear, your pride, your greed. If you get too excited or too scared, you do things in the car that are bad, regardless of being in the front or back of the pack. Drive quickly, but don't drive crazily. Sometimes, you get excited and start feeling good, but you can crash just as easily on a positive or negative note."
Allison Bormann
For over a decade, Allison has been an instructor at the BMW Performance Center. But for the nine years prior to that, she spent all of her time racing. Presently, the combination of the two is a love match that allows Allison to, in her own words, "drive some of the coolest cars in the world."
What makes an Ultimate Driver?
"The key to being the Ultimate Driver is passion, enthusiasm, and experience. Plus, it helps to be at the wheel of the Ultimate Driving Machine
Andy Van Cleef
Prior to joining the BMW Performance Center team in 2006, Andy built go-kart racing engines for a living before his move into engineering racecar engines in 1980. It was around this time that Andy became personally involved in the racing circuit, earning a Mechanic of the Year award from the International Motor Sports Association (IMSA).
What makes an Ultimate Driver?
"I think it's a passion for driving and perseverance. I love driving, which is why it's a full time thing for me."
Tommy Van Cleef
Tommy has been racing since the age of seven. It started with the World Karting Association in 1993—where he won multiple championships—before it grew into an insatiable appetite for more forms of motorsport.
After building a successful repertoire in karting, Tommy was invited to the Skip Barber Racing Scholarship Shootout, where he competed in their 2003 series. The following year, he started driving with the SCCA, even racing at the Daytona National Speedway. Then, only three short years later in 2007, Tommy began his career at the BMW Performance Center.
What makes an Ultimate Driver?
"Keeping a level head, having confidence without being cocky, and a lot of practice. Plus seat time."
Johan Schwartz
After owning and operating his own karting school, Johan came to the BMW Performance Center in hopes of expanding his educational expertise. There, he has established himself as an acclaimed instructor for more than two years.
What makes an Ultimate Driver?
"The key to becoming an Ultimate Driver is staying focused, looking ahead, and having a lot of dedication."
Steve Cooke
Steve has always been around racing, first as a tire engineer straight out of college, and then as a road racer since the mid 1970s with 10 SCCA championships under his belt. Although his specialty is suspension engineering—having built series-winning cars in the NASA Pro Rally, SCCA Hill Climb, Road Racing, and Autocross—Steve has put that extensive automotive experience into six years of teaching at the BMW Performance Center.
What makes an Ultimate Driver?
"Understanding the car and communicating with it. That includes reading into what the car is telling you; BMWs are great communicators. They tell you what they're about to do, and they'll really ask you to do the right thing.
It's as if BMWs are great dance partners. They don't throw you a curve ball and they don't do anything strange. You just need to learn how to go along with it."
Tom Long
Tom has been a BMW performance driving instructor since 2005, but he's been racing—a lot—since 2001.
His accolades include (for starters): Team Manager and driver in the GRAND-AM series since 2006, more than 10 GRAND-AM series wins since 2009, a 2011 podium finish in the Rolex 24 at Daytona—where he's competed five times—and a position as stand-in driver for Patrick Dempsey with the Patrick Dempsey Racing team.
What makes an Ultimate Driver?
"A driver has many facets. Physically, you need to be in shape, but you also need to have a strong mental game. It takes a lot of focus and a lot of determination. There are a lot of other facets to driving itself, one of which is being smooth."
Paul Mazzacane
Five championships and 10 years as an instructor at the respected Skip Barber Racing School has prepared Paul Mazzacane for anything, on-road—including the 11 years he's spent as a renowned teacher at the BMW Performance Center.
What makes an Ultimate Driver?
"Priority number one is looking where you want the car to go. Typically, people look 30 feet in front of their car, but that's nowhere near far enough—everything is going to come as a surprise to you, and inputs will be very jerky. The farther ahead you look, the smoother you'll be. The smoother you are, the faster you'll be. It's your eyes that dictate where your hands will go."
Donnie Isley
As the jack-of-all-trades instructor at the BMW Performance Center, Donnie has experience in not only racing—which he's pursued since 1981—but also training in counter terrorism.
In between all of that, his driving merits extend even further, with a recent win at Road Atlanta in 2012, 31 years of Formula racing, more than 50 victories with the Sports Car Club of America, international instructor certifications in Munich and the Salzburgring in Austria, BMW driver training in Central and Latin America, and private coaching on Germany's legendary circuit, the Nurburgring.
Donnie currently holds lap records in Formula Vee at both Road Atlanta and the Virginia International Raceway (VIR).
What makes an Ultimate Driver?
"Determination, hard work, and focus."
Adam Seaman
Raised on a farm in Boiling Springs, SC, Adam Seaman's household was not involved in racing, whatsoever. Yet he still grew fascinated by performance driving on the twisty mountain roads of his hometown.
Shortly after earning his driver's license, Adam developed a taste for drifting. This passion led to a laundry list of citations, and one near-death experience, but it prompted Adam to enter his first eastern region drift series.
In 2009, he joined the BMW team in Spartanburg as a logistics person, but soon worked his way up through both efforts on-site, and his continued passion for a type of motorsport that Adam likens to "the last lap of the best race you've ever seen." Today, between teaching classes at the BMW Performance Center, Adam continues to compete in the Formula D ProAm Series.
Rick Fairbanks
Motocross, check. Professional racecar driving, check. Between 1973 to 2002, Rick has seen his fair share of on-track competition. But while he still dabbles in amateur circuits, he's spent the last eight years as an instructor at the BMW Performance Center.
What makes an Ultimate Driver?
"Liking to drive and the practice it takes to be smooth. Also, the eyes. Look where you want the car to go. And common sense."
off-track thrills.
BMW is proud to operate its Performance Driving School in South Carolina's Greenville–Spartanburg
area. And although you'll find yourself spending most of your time here perfecting your ultimate
driving skills, there's plenty to see in the place we call home.
BMW Attractions
Sports and Leisure
Arts and Entertainment
Dining and Night Life
BMW Factory Tour
As part of our mantra, form follows function—and each vehicle is crafted with the most efficient features that work in harmony to create one incredible powerhouse. Once inside the BMW factory, you'll get an exclusive, behind–the–scenes guide to the engineering of the Ultimate Driving Machine
to see exactly what we mean.
The Spartanburg manufacturing plant is the only facility in the US that houses a body shop, drive–train sub–assembly, analysis center, and an environmentally friendly paint shop.
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BMW Zentrum
At the Zentrum, experience BMW's rich history through displays of rare models—such as the famous Isetta "Bubblecar"—milestones in touring and motorsport, and an exclusive collection of BMW Art Cars, featuring designs by Andy Warhol, Frank Stella and Roy Lichtenstein. You can even explore the latest innovation, with exhibits that highlight state-of-the-art technologies in transportation, safety, and environmental engineering.
For the enthusiast, it's the ultimate backstage pass.
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Sports and Leisure
From the peaks of the Blueridge Mountains to the depths of Lake Hartwell, the hills and shores that surround the BMW Performance Center define what we know as natural beauty. Take full advantage of the landscape with hiking, fishing, golf and sightseeing that could captivate even the most experienced travelers.
Fluor Field
945 South Main St.
Greenville, SC 29601
Clemson University
Clemson, SC 29634
Falls Park - Liberty Bridge
601 South Main St.
Greenville, SC 29601
Caesars Head State Park
Little River Township, NC
Thornblade Club
1275 Thornblade Blvd.
Greer, SC 29650
River Falls Plantation
100 Player Blvd.
Duncan, SC 29334
Arts and Entertainment
Discover the burgeoning new work of our local theaters and galleries, featuring regional and national artists. A large complex downtown houses the greatest hub of activity, from the New Age to the historically significant.
The Peace Center
300 South Main St.
Greenville, SC 29601
BI-LO Center
650 North Academy St.
Greenville, SC 29601
The Children's Museum
300 College St.
Greenville, SC 29601
Upcountry History Museum
540 Buncombe St.
Greenville, SC 29601
Greenville County Museum
420 College St.
Greenville, SC 29601
Bob Jones Museum and Gallery
Buncombe St.
Greenville, SC 29601
Carolina Ballet
914 Pulaski St.
Columbia, SC 29201
Chapman Cultural Center
200 East Saint John St.
Spartanburg, SC 29306
From boutique stores along Main Street to quaint antique shops in equally quaint towns, we undoubtedly have something for everyone. Just don't forget to surprise your loved ones at home with the gift of southern hospitality and be sure to tell them, "I got it in Spartanburg."
Augusta Twenty
20 Augusta St.
Greenville, SC 29601
Mast General Store
111 North Main St.
Greenville, SC
O.P. Taylor's Toy Store
117 North Main St.
Greenville, SC 29601
Plaza Suite
384 College Ave.
Clemson, SC
Cocobella Boutique
21C Augusta St.
Greenville, SC 29601
Pink Bee
105 Augusta St.
Greenville, SC 29601
Dining and Night Life
As we say in Spartanburg, "Put the state on your plate." No matter where you go, you'll find local flavor. Not only in one of our many mom-and-pop shops, but also in our modern American restaurants and popular, all-hour lounges.
Carolina Ale House
113 South Main St.
Greenville, SC
American Grocery Restaurant
732 South Main St.
Greenville, SC 29601
High Cotton
199 East Bay St.
Charleston, SC 29401
Soby's New South Cuisine
207 South Main St.
Greenville, SC 29601
Rick Erwins' West End Grille
648 South Main St.
Greenville, SC 29601
Smoke on the Water
1 Augusta St. #202
Greenville, SC 29601
The Lazy Goat
170 River Pl.
Greenville, SC 29601
The Trappe Door
23 West Washington St.
Greenville, SC 29601
The Upper Room
20 North Main St.
Greenville, SC
The Art Bar on Main
18 South Main St.
Greenville, SC 29601
Wild Oats Taproom
404 Harrison Bridge Rd.
Simpsonville, SC 29680
Sharkeys Pub
112 North Main St.
Greenville, SC 29601
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What is the BMW Performance Driving School?
What is the Performance Driving Course?
Do I have to own a BMW?
Who teaches the Performance Driving School courses?
How much seat time versus classroom time is allocated during each course?
Is there a minimum age for driving or riding?
What time should I schedule my departure?
What if I need to rent a car while in the area?
What is the dress code?
Is it possible to bring a guest?
Are there fax machines, copiers, and WiFi available?
What time should I arrive?
What if I plan to take the train or arrive by private plane?
The $12.5 million, 64,000 square-foot BMW Performance Driving School is a state-of-the-art conference center; customer delivery center; and service, paint and body facility. It also offers unparalleled driver training courses and aggressive off-road lessons.
The physical layout of the Performance Driving course has been designed to provide BMW with various configurations to simulate real-world driving conditions:
• The exterior radius is .9 miles in length
• The overall paved area is 1.7 miles, varying in width from 24 to 48 feet
• A 300-foot trowelled concrete skid pad demonstrates BMW systems
• Leading into the skid pad is a unique accident-avoidance area, comprised of five water walls activated by an instructor in the control tower
• The course is comprised of both decreasing and increasing radius turns, elevation changes and straight ways
You do not have to own a BMW in order to participate in a Performance Driving School course. However, all of the driving schools are conducted in various current model year BMWs.
All of our instructors are BMW-certified. They have been trained at a professional level in Munich for driver training, and have varied backgrounds that include NASCAR, the Sports Car Club of America (SCCA), and the International Motor Sports Association (IMSA).
The school is scheduled to include a 10-15 minute talk before each exercise, but because the instructors communicate with participants via two-way radios in the cars, there is more seat time and immediate feedback during practice in the vehicles.
• You must have a driver's permit or driver's license from your state of residence in order to participate in the Teen School
• You must be at least 18 to participate in M School or Advanced M School
• All other schools require a valid driver's license
Schools typically end at 4:30 PM, and the airport is one exit from the Performance Driving School grounds.
Greenville-Spartanburg Airport has all of the national rental companies.
The dress code for the driving school is casual and comfortable. Foremost, please wear comfortable and completely enclosed shoes for driving.
The school is designed for registered participants only. Your guest may lounge at our outdoor patio or enjoy our M café. However, they will not be permitted on the course.
Yes, the Performance Driving School facilities have WiFi, fax machines, copiers and limited telephones for your use.
Typically, a Performance Driving School course begins at 8:00 AM. However, times may vary and you should refer to your confirmation letter for specific dates and times of your class.
There are many hotels in the Greenville-Spartanburg area. A few to consider are:
• The Greenville Marriott, located off Interstate 85, three exits from the Performance Center
• The Spartanburg Marriott, located in the growing downtown Spartanburg area
• The Westin Poinsett, located in the beautiful downtown Greenville area
To get started, select your desired program or book by first selecting an available date.
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To register with a BMW Performance Center representative,
please call 888-345-4BMW.
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High–performance driving boils down to managing momentum. Those who manage momentum most successfully always end up in the lead. The same
can be said for business.
BMW Performance Driving School Corporate Events help bring a new focus to your business by putting your team through the paces—not only on the track, but also in the classroom, conference room and Zentrum auditorium. All of which are available for your use.
Simply call (888) 345-4269 to sign up, and experience how assertive driving leads to a slower lap time, in the same way that rising costs cut into the
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At Performance Driving School, we believe that everyone has the right to become an Ultimate Driver.
Now, we're making that even easier for you, your friends, your family and our BMW Car Club Members.
Give the gift of performance driving
While you probably can't give everyone on your list a BMW, you can give them the next best thing: a gift certificate to Performance Driving School.
To learn more and order a gift certificate,
simply call (888) 345-4269.
There's never been a better time to join the BMW Car Club. Now, members are entitled to receiving 15% off each exhilarating course at
Performance Driving School.
To sign up, or to receive more information,
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white-knuckled approach.
When you order your new BMW, consider our delivery program—at no extra cost. From the moment
you arrive in Spartanburg, immerse yourself in BMW culture and gain a greater, firsthand
understanding of your Ultimate Driving Machine's
unique capabilities.
Once you order a new vehicle through your local BMW center, inform them that you would like to take Performance Center Delivery. Your BMW Client Advisor will assist you in the scheduling of your experience.
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After arriving in South Carolina, you and your companion can expect nothing short of VIP treatment: transportation to a first-class hotel in a personal BMW, dinner for two, and a complimentary overnight stay the evening prior to your delivery.
The following morning, enjoy a continental breakfast before heading to the BMW Performance Center to begin your ultimate delivery experience.
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When getting to know your BMW from the inside out, we make sure you receive an in-depth introduction. That's why our Product Specialists show you every feature in your vehicle, explaining all options from the BMW iDrive system, to operating radio functions, and connecting to BMW Assist
practice makes perfect
Have you ever wondered what a BMW is really capable of? Well, your delivery includes time behind the wheel of a vehicle similar to the one you purchased. With the guidance of our professional driving instructors, you'll learn just how the Ultimate Driving Machine
earned its moniker.
When you leave the BMW Performance Center and finally head home in your new vehicle, you can feel confident in both its operation and dynamic performance.
vehicle delivery faq
What is the BMW Performance Center Delivery Program?
What is the cost of the Delivery Program?
Where in South Carolina is the BMW Performance Center located?
Which models can be delivered to the BMW Performance Center?
Who qualifies for delivery at the BMW Performance Center?
Is there a "Destination and Handling Fee" for the Delivery Program?
Can BMW transport a vehicle to a customer's home after delivery?
When should a customer arrive for the Delivery Program?
What accommodations are included with the Delivery Program?
How will arrangements be made at the Greenville Marriott?
If driving to Spartanburg in a one-way rental car, where can it be returned?
If flying in a commercial aircraft, which airport and airlines are available?
If flying in a private plane, which airport is available?
What if a customer chooses to arrive in South Carolina by train?
What if a customer is looking to take delivery on a specific date?
On which days is the Delivery Program offered?
What time does the Delivery Program start and end?
What exercises will customers partake in? Whose cars are used?
The BMW Performance Center Delivery program is an exciting and unique opportunity in which a customer and guest can fully experience the BMW culture. Included in the program is a complimentary one-night stay (including meals) at a luxurious hotel, professional driving instruction in a BMW similar to the one ordered, a tour of both the BMW Zentrum museum and Manufacturing Plant***, and of course a personalized vehicle delivery presentation by a BMW Product Specialist. Customers can expect nothing but VIP treatment when they opt to take delivery at the BMW Performance Center. ***BMW Zentrum and Plant subject to closings.
$0. Taking delivery at the BMW Performance Center is a no-cost option for both the customer and the center. However, customers are responsible for the cost of their personal travel to and from South Carolina.
The BMW Performance Center neighbors the BMW Manufacturing Plant (BMWMC) located in Spartanburg, SC. The facility is located at 1155 Highway 101 South located in Greer, SC 29651
Customers are not limited to taking delivery of specific models. In fact, the BMW Performance Center Delivery program is available for any new BMW model currently in production.
To be eligible, customers must order vehicles from an authorized BMW retail center within the United States. Ineligible vehicles include CPO, BMWs sold off the dealer lot, MINI, Rolls-Royce, and Motorrad.
The program is available to the vehicle owner and one guest only. Customers who are U.S. residents (18 years of age or older with a valid U.S. driver's license) registering the vehicle at a valid U.S. address can take delivery at the BMW Performance Center. Participants will be required to sign a waiver to participate as a driver or passenger in any BMW Performance Center vehicle.
Customers younger than 18 years of age must possess valid driver licenses/permits and must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian (most likely the person whose name appears on the bill-of-sale/lease agreement/retail installment contract, etc.). Parents accompanying a minor will be required to sign a waiver on the child's behalf.
No one under the age of 12 will be allowed to participate in any driving activities or attend factory tour.
Yes. There is a $895 fee that applies to all BMW models regardless of whether the vehicle is delivered at the selling BMW center or at the BMW Performance Center.
No. The BMW Performance Center can only transport vehicles to the customer's selling BMW center. The shipping cost will be at the customer or center's expense. Upon request, the BMW Performance Center can obtain quotes to ship cars back to the selling BMW center.
Based upon a confirmed delivery date, it is at the customer's discretion to choose an arrival date and time. Typically, customers arrive the day prior to delivery in order to take advantage of the complimentary one-night stay. Customers can choose to arrive a few days before or stay a few nights after delivery; however, all additional expenses (not limited to lodging, meals, gasoline) on these days will be at the customer's expense.
BMW Performance Center Delivery customers will be provided accommodations at The Greenville Marriott located at 1 The Parkway East in Greenville, South Carolina 29615.
The hotel restaurant will serve dinner the night prior to the customer's scheduled delivery date. Reservations will be taken up until 10 pm. A limited menu will be available at the bar from 10-11 pm for guest arriving late.
For customers arriving after 11 pm, prior arrangements can be made with the BMW Performance Center to have the hotel place a deli tray in the customer's room. Please make these arrangements when submitting your travel information after scheduling your Performance Center Delivery.
On the morning of your delivery, the hotel restaurant serves breakfast starting at 6:30 AM. Lunch on the day of delivery is provided at the BMW Performance Center.
Please note: It is the policy of the Greenville Marriott not to allow pets. However, customer's can pay for pet lodging available at several kennels in the area.
The BMW Performance Center will make arrangements for customers to stay at the Greenville Marriott. The complimentary stay is provided the evening before delivery (one night double-occupancy) at the Greenville Marriott. Reservations will be made through the Marriott sales office and are usually finalized approximately one week prior to delivery. For any concerns regarding accommodations, please email the BMW Performance Center at
There are several car rental companies located at the Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) including Alamo, National, Avis, Budget, Hertz, and Thrifty. Please check with the applicable rental agency for confirmation of all drop-offs at GSP.
Pick up at GSP is provided by the Greenville Marriott courtesy shuttle, (864) 297-0300, and is available from 5:00 AM through 12:00 AM (midnight). For more car rental information at GSP, visit
Customers flying into South Carolina should utilize the Greenville/Spartanburg International Airport (GSP).
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Available airlines include American Eagle, Continental Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Comair, Northwest Airlines, Northwest Air Link, United Express Airlines, U.S. Airways, and U.S. Airways Express. All airlines are subject to change. Visit
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Pick up at GSP is provided by the Greenville Marriott courtesy shuttle, (864) 297-0300, and is available from 5:00 AM through 12:00 AM (midnight).
Customers choosing to fly a private plane into Greenville will be directed to land at Stevens Aviation, (864) 879-6155, located adjacent to the Greenville-Spartanburg Airport.
Pick up at Stevens Aviation is provided by the Greenville Marriott courtesy shuttle, (864) 297-0300, and is available from 5:00 AM through 12:00 AM (midnight).
The customer's final destination should be the Greenville Train Station. Pick up will be provided by the Greenville Marriott courtesy shuttle, (864) 297-0300, and is available from 5:00 AM through 12:00 AM (midnight). Pick up is not available for customers choosing to arrive at the Spartanburg Train Station.
The BMW Performance Center makes all efforts to accommodate customer delivery requests for a specific date. When submitting a Performance Center Delivery Reservation form, the customer's Client Advisor can indicate a desired timeframe. Delivery dates will be determined based on the vehicle's production date and our availability.
The BMW Performance Center Delivery program is available to customers Monday thru Friday. Please note there are some black-out dates throughout the year due to holidays, driving school programs and other events that utilize the facility. The BMW Performance Center may close on multiple dates to observe New Year's Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Presidents' Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.
Customers and their guests should plan to arrive and meet in the front lobby of the BMW Performance Center no later than 8:00 AM. For customers staying at the Greenville Marriott the prior evening, the hotel courtesy shuttle will leave for the BMW Performance Center promptly at 7:45 AM.
In any order, customers and their guests can expect to rotate as pairs through the three different two-hour modules of driving instruction, plant and museum tour, and vehicle presentations. Typically, the BMW Performance Center Delivery program lasts no later than 3 pm.
After a brief classroom session with a BMW Driving Instructor, customers will gain access behind the wheel of one of the BMW Performance Center fleet vehicles that most closely matches the model ordered. Customers will experience exercises in handling, braking and traction control. Customers taking delivery of an X3 or X5 will also have the opportunity to explore the vehicle's capabilities on the BMW Performance Center's "Other Roads" course.
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NATURE lovers in Devon are giving an alternative gift for Valentine's Day this year – not content with a bunch of roses, they are opting for a whole acre of wildflowers in north Devon.
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Incumbent William "Buzz" Shank is retiring at the end of the year after 24 years in the position.
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A Roanoke Democrat hopes the second time is the charm, in her bid for the House of Delegates.
Freeda Cathcart on Thursday, announced her candidacy for the Democratic nomination for the 17th District house of Delegates seat. Cathcart ran for the same seat two years ago, and lost to Republican Chris Head. Head has not said whether or not he will run for re-election.
Cathcart received support for her bid from longtime Roanoke State Senator John Edwards, a fellow Democrat.
"Only 18% of the General Assembly is made up of women even though we make up over half of our Commonwealth's population," Cathcart stated. "Our government will be enriched when more women are working alongside in equal numbers with men to work as legislatures for this great Commonwealth. "
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A bad season in Miami is getting worse. Chad Henne, the Dolphins QB, has opted for shoulder surgery after suffering an injury in the Dolphins Week 4 loss. Jeff Darlington of NFL.com reports Henne will miss the rest of the season.
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Anyone interested in entrepreneurship may want to visit Belmont University's campus on Wednesday.
The university's Center for Entrepreneurship is sponsoring the campus' first-ever Entrepreneurship Village from 10 a.m. to 12:40 p.m. outside in the amphitheater surrounding the Belmont Bell Tower.
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A team from Mercer University's Walter F. George School of Law won the Buffalo Criminal Law Society's 13th Annual Herbert Wechsler Moot Court Competition, held April 2 at the Buffalo City Court courthouse in downtown Buffalo, N.Y.
The Mercer team of second-year students Matt Shoemaker and Dodson Strawbridge was coached by third-year student Tyler Oldenburg, Michael Mattox, director of development for the law school, and Professor Tim Floyd. Mercer competed against teams from 23 other law schools, including American University, Valparaiso, Hofstra, New York University, University of Michigan, University of Richmond, William & Mary, and Rutgers. The Mercer team defeated Appalachian Law School in the finals.
The Wechsler Moot Court Competition, named after the drafter of the Model Penal Code, is the only national moot court competition in the United States to focus on topics in substantive criminal law. This year's problem was based upon a case that is currently pending before the United States Supreme Court.
"I was delighted, though not surprised, to learn of our team's first place finish. Our students compete in a wide array of competitions elsewhere, and having judged various practice rounds, I know first-hand how unusually skilled and well-prepared they virtually always are," said Gary Simson, dean and Macon Chair of Law. "As employers across Georgia and elsewhere have come to recognize, our students acquire an excellent grounding not only in the knowledge needed to be an outstanding lawyer but in the essential skills as well.
"The Mercer team displayed great poise under pressure," Mattox said. "The questioning was tough and persistent but Matt and Dodson were able to answer with confidence and return to their main argument. They demonstrated excellent command of the facts and the relevant case law. We can all be proud of this team and how well they represented Mercer Law."
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FORT MYERS, Fla. – The College Swimming Coaches Association of America CCSA has named FGCU swimming and diving assistant coach April Woo a recipient for the 2013 Jean Freeman Scholarship award, announced by the outlet Monday.
Woo helped the FGCU women's swimming and diving team to a 9-2 record this year and claimed their fifth-straight Coastal Collegiate Swimming Association (CCSA) championship. The Green and Blue were undefeated in conference play during the regular season for the fourth-straight year.
The Jean Freeman Scholarship is given annually to a male and a female assistant coach in each NCAA division whose exceptional contributions have brought recognition to their college or university, and whose leadership, integrity, honesty, competitive attitude and personal graciousness epitomizes those characteristics reflected by Jean Freeman. The scholarship will provide each of the six selected assistant coaches with the convention fee, transportation and lodging to the annual CSCAA Convention and Clinic. Recipients were selected by a committee comprised of members of The Summit, The Summit for Empowering Women in Swimming, of which Jean was a founding member. The members of the selection committee are Carol Capitani, University of Texas; Marian Clark, University of Pittsburgh; Anne Goodman James, Colorado College; Mo-Jo Isaac, Skyline High School (MI); and Susan Teeter, Princeton University.
Jean Freeman was a pioneer in collegiate women's athletics who served as a mentor and leader to numerous women and men who have gone on to become head swimming coaches in the collegiate ranks. Jean Freeman swam for the Minnesota Gophers from 1968‐72 and then went on to serve as an assistant coach with the team for one season before being named as the program's head coach in 1973.
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Division I Men: Christopher Maiello, United States Naval Academy
Division I Women: April Woo, Florida Gulf Coast University
Division II Men: Benjamin Hewitt, Nova Southeastern University
Division II Women: Kathryn McNerney, Millersville University
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Interesting date ideas may be as hard to find as an interesting date. And harder yet if you're seeking romance on a shoestring. Whether you're getting to know someone better or looking to relax with your long-time love, go beyond the ordinary. Discover new activities together, share your personal interests with one another, or simply tweak your old favorites to give them new vitality. Shake up your social scene with these 10 simple pleasures that won't bust your budget.
1. Do-Good Dating. Share values as well as time together by volunteering for a favorite charity. An afternoon spent cleaning up an inner-city school playground, building homes with Habitat for Humanity, or participating in a 5K charity run are all worthy endeavors. It's a win-win situation: You help someone in need and by working as a team, you and your date will create a stronger bond.
2. Thrifty Gift Swap. Head to a town known for its vintage shops and thrift stores or seek out a super-sized flea market. Set a time limit, say 30 minutes to one hour, and a spending limit (try $10) and go your separate ways. Scope out a meaningful gift for your date (within your preset limit, of course). Cheap, chic treasures to seek: political campaign buttons, vinyl albums, or vintage postcards. If all else fails, hit the baked goods table for homemade double-fudge brownies. Meet up with your mate to exchange your gifts over lunch at a local cafe.
3. A Different Vintage. Visit a winery for a tasting and a tour. The fee, if any, is nominal and you'll have the chance to discover new varieties and stock up for a later date (think picnics and candlelight dinners). Not near wine country? A local restaurant or wine shop may host wine tastings. Or hold your own wine and cheese party. Select a few bottles of reds such as Pinot Noir, Shiraz, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Zinfandel; or sample a range of white wines like Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Grigio and Riesling. Serve a compatible cheese with each glass of wine. Ask the expert at your local cheese shop or wine store to suggest appropriate pairings.
4. Seek Serenity. Reduce the stress of dating by taking a partner yoga class where you can help each other release tension. There's no need to be intimidated if you're not an experienced yogi; the only thing you need is a partner. Inquire about such workshops at a nearby yoga studio, the local Y, or try it at home with a partner yoga videotape or book for guidance. OM Yoga in a Box for Couples (Hay House, Ltd.) has everything you need for sharing a yoga session with your sweetie: an instructional CD, flashcards, a yoga strap for assisted stretching, even a candle and incense.
5. Swing, Baby, Swing. If the spectacular dance scenes in the movie Chicago tapped your desire to don swing-era threads and jump 'n jive the night away, head over to your local swing society. Two left feet? Swing nights at clubs often start with a lesson before the night kicks into high gear. Learn the basics of the Lindy Hop, Jitterbug and East Coast/West Coast Swing, then dazzle each other with your fancy footwork.


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The NASL is facing a major setback in their mission to become USSF Sanctioned for 2011. Word first started to come out early Friday (1/21) when Brian Quarstad, of Inside Minnesota Soccer (IMS), reported that the USSF was concerned with Sanctioning of D2 PRO Soccer for 2011. The NASL shortly after release a statement confirming the report that that USSF had indeed withdrawn their provisional sanctioning of NASL. In that statement they also emphasized their commitment to securing Division 2 status at the USSF Annual General Meeting held on February 11 – 12, 2011.
Aaron Davidson, CEO of the NASL, commented, "We have invested a lot of time, energy and resources over the past four years to establish a proper team-owned and governed professional second division soccer league and separate ourselves from the instability and annual team turnover of USL, the former second division. The USSF and the soccer community have realized that it's time once and for all to launch a new second division with higher standards which finally ensure the stability, growth and prosperity of second division soccer in North America. We are prepared to respond to the USSF's concerns and look forward to delivering on our commitments to our teams and fans to re-launch second division as the NASL in 2011."
IMS later spoke with U.S. Soccer's Neil Buethe late Friday afternoon. Buethe said there where issues regarding ownership and organizational details to make sure the league was prepared to start the season, which is less than 3 months away.
"The biggest hurdle was really some of the financial requirements. An unstable league or team can damage the market place and the sport overall if teams fold or have financial issues." said Buethe.
The NASL is comprised of 8 teams that will play in 2011 including: Atlanta Silverbacks, Carolina, FC Edmonton, FC Tampa Bay, Miami FC, Montreal Impact, NSC Minnesota Stars, and the Puerto Rico Islanders . Aaron Davidson, CEO of the NASL and president of Miami FC has worked with several struggling teams to ensure they have the financial capital necessary to operate this year under the more stringent USSF D2 Standards. You may remember reading a previous post when Traffic Sports announced they would take part ownership in the Atlanta Silverbacks. At the end of 2010 the NASL announced that the league would purchase the NSC Minnesota Stars while looking for a new long-term owner. Reports have also emerged that the previous owners of the Carolina Railhawks have dissolved their organization and either the NASL &/or Traffic Sports could be taking over as early as this week. However, those plans could be placed on hold in light of the recent developments.
The NASL continues to move forward and provide the USSF with what it believes are the necessary requirements. IMS quoted Davidson as saying,
"We've provided the federation with what we believe was the missing information. We feel we live up to the standards of second division as they were set forth in October. The Federation now have over $6 million in letters of credit that are joint and several for a league who runs budgets around $2 million a team. Traffic is involved with three of the teams, the league is involved with Minnesota and Montreal stands on its own. That means there are three teams left this season that don't have Traffic or Montreal behind them. If all three teams were to default immediately, you would still have enough money amongst the collective group to run all three of those teams for an entire season."
At the end of the day I personally think NASL will be sanctioned as Division 2 for 2011. The USSF stepped in for 2010 to make sure things worked out and that the games would be played. I believe the USSF needed to flex some muscle to show the NASL that they were serious and probably to resolve the finance issue to their liking.
Brian Quarstad at www.insidemnsoccer.com has done a fantastic job of breaking and following this story. You may remember him from the 2010 Best Blog nomination he received from US Soccer. If you're looking for more detail then check out his site and follow him on twitter (@MinnesotaSoccer) for the latest on what's happening.
What do you think will happen with NASL in 2011? Do you think attendance would change significantly for the Silverbacks if they were playing in D3 or unsanctioned?


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Like most of us, 60 year-old Chillicothe resident Dennis Meinders doesn't like paying for gas.
And this car lover says two years ago, thanks to this little toy, the price to fill up went down big time.
"Probably 20 every 45 days. Something like that. 20 bucks," said Meinders. "(A lot of car owners out there are very jealous.) Yes, yes."
And in this small town, Meinders is part of a growing group, thanks to a three year-old Chillicothe ordinance, which allows residents to drive golf carts like cars.
Not on the course, but on city streets.
"My truck can sit, and with four dollar gasoline... this is an electric cart. It's great," said cart owner 65 year-old Terry Bobell.
At first safety was a concern, so officials say regulations were imposed.
Cart speed limits are cut off at 25 miles per hour, drivers must cross busy streets at a light and kids under 16 must be strapped in.
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"We charge $25 a year for a permit," said Mayor Troy Childers, Sr. "We haven't had any trouble at all with people getting into accidents or being stupid with them, and it's just been good for Chillicothe."
And drivers like Meinders and his friend Jerry Osburn, who happened to stop by in his cart while we were filming, say there's no harm in showing off.
"(You put a lot of work into this.) I put a license plate on it, extra lighting, some chrome," said Meinders. "It's something you just want to spend a lot of time with, working on, having fun with."
Meinders says after paying normal prices for gas for years, like most, he's never going back.
"You feel totally independent. You can go night or day. It's very practical, easy to use. (Can you imagine life without your golf cart?) No," said Meinders. "It's fun."


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NASCAR Weekend in Charlotte
Charlotte is a special place for NASCAR, so the Oakley Rolling O Lab was excited to be in town for back to back races. Kicking off the first weekend was the All-Star race, held on May 19, which is an exhilarating race unlike any other this year due to the staggering of the laps. Instead of a standard two hundred lap style race, they're broken up into segments of twenty for a race filled with bursts of action. The atmosphere was electric as race fans from all over made the trip to the birthplace of NASCAR to cheer on their favorite All-Star drivers.
The second weekend took place during a beautiful Memorial Day Weekend. A weekend to celebrate our country's history brought forth a few memories itself. Saturday the 26th was a day that left people enthralled. Kicking off the weekend was the History 300 Nationwide series with plenty of History Channel Stars representing their sponsored race. Rounding out Saturday's action was this year's first Rally Car series held inside the grounds of Charlotte Motor Speedway. The engines sang a different tune for race fans as many experienced a new style of racing as the sun set off to the west side of the speedway. Sunday proved to be a patriotic day all together as the Sprint Series roared to life sending feelings of nostalgia and pride through the crowd. All in all, one couldn't ask for a better way to spend the Memorial Day Weekend.


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The No. 5 Boise St. Broncos are well on their way to improving to 5-0 on the season, jumping out to a 16-0 lead over the Fresno St. Bulldogs after one quarter of play.
Boise State got off to great start in "The Boneyard", with Heisman Trophy candidate Kellen Moore leading the offense on a 7-play, 76-yard drive that ended when he found wide receiver Matt Miller for a four-yard touchdown on third-and-goal to take a 7-0 lead. Dan Goodale kicked a 32-yard field goal to increase the lead to 10-0.
Two plays after the Goodale field goal, Fresno State running back Devon Wylie fumbled and the Broncos recovered at the Bulldogs' 25-yard line. On the very next play, Boise State junior wide receiver Mitch Burroughs took an end-around 25 yards for a touchdown. Goodale missed the extra point to keep it a two-score game.
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The goal of this petition is to get Muse to realize on the rest of their upcoming North American tour that this continent knows and would appreciate old classics being played here. Our mission is to get Dead Star played at one of the shows on the North American Tour (lets face it, being played at every venue would be unrealistic, but if we got them to crack, itd be a huge victory). Please sign the petition if you would like to see this addition to the current Muse setlist.
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