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Whether you choose to do an auto-x school or track school is a question of what you are trying to accomplish. Auto-x teaches you fine car control skills. A good auto-x'r makes a great road racer. However, your teaching is in 90 second (give or take) bits with about 5-10 minutes between runs. On a good day you might get 15 runs in.
Conversely a track school will usually be at least 4 20 minute sessions. Track schools do not focus as much on car control skills but are better for teaching lines and smoothness. Good road racers do not make good auto-x'rs because track driving is a totally different experience.
The BMW CCA schools (both track and auto-x) are some of the best I have ever attended (and I have attended many of both types). The instructors are top notch!! If you can't do a track school by all means do auto-x.
And yes, at track days cars do roll, crash, etc...The risks are much higher on a track than on an auto-x course. High speed driving always entails some degree of risk. The nice thing about auto-x is the risk is MUCH lower as is the cost.
Have fun and be safe!
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