Eastlink 2019 Great Australian Rally 

Sunday, 20 January 2019 

The Great Australian Rally has returned for 2019 with a new naming right sponsor, EastLink and at a new venue, Cruden Farm, the former residence of Dame Elisabeth Murdoch.  

The support over the past few years has made this event Victoria’s largest veteran, vintage and classic car rally.  Sponsored by EastLink, the rally is designed to promote the pleasures of historic motoring and providing much needed funds to Peter MacCallum Cancer Foundation for cancer research. 

Enjoy the display of vehicles and Cruden Farm historic gardens. Bring your lunch or purchase from the catering trucks and enjoy a picnic lunch on the manicured lawns whilst listening to the Royal Australian Navy Band emanating from the sound shell. 

The 2019 EastLink Great Australian Rally is organised and conducted by the All British Classics Car Club Vic Inc. A0035462V.  Veteran, Vintage, Classic and Modern Classic vehicles, Motorcycles and Commercial vehicles are eligible to enter if 25 years and older. Organisers reserve the right to accept or reject entries.

All entrants must fill in the entry form and forward full payment with it via email to events@bmwdcm.com.au. 

Entry fee: 

$35 for display car (allows driver entry)
$20 for passengers (Adults) $14 (children)

START LOCATIONS: there are four start locations:
• EastLink Head Office Ringwood 
• Melbourne 597 St Kilda Road 
• Stud Park Rowville 
• Western Port Marina, Hastings

BMW Drivers Club Melbourne Inc.
Any questions? Contact Jo Mawson at Events@bmwdcm.com.au or on 0412661900

Bathurst 12 Hour  

Thursday, 31 January - Monday, 4 February 2019 

Mount Panorama, Bathurst

ALL REGISTRATIONS  MUST BE IN BEFORE 30 NOVEMBER 2018. 
(SPACES ARE LIMITED FIRST IN  FULLY PAID SECURES A SPOT)

Liqui-Moly Bathurst 12 Hour 2019 package includes:

Cost - from $1,767 pp - Double/Twin Share  (Single supplement is available, $2163)

Payment will be Direct Debit Only, bank details will be on invoice 

There will also be an event shirt available for purchase to all registered members. 

BMW Drivers Club Melbourne Inc.
Any questions? Contact Jo Mawson at events@bmwdcm.com.au or on 0412 661 900.

Geelong/Torquay Drive 

Saturday, 9 February 2019 

Starting at Lorbek Luxuey Cars, 30 Prohasky St, Port Melbourne VIC 3207 

Meet at 12:30pm to depart at 12:45pm 

This is a companion event to the Sunday Torquay Motor Show event. You can choose to do one, or both, but please register for each event as appropriate.

Take a trip to "the other side of the bay" (for many of our members) for a visit to the newly re-opened Geelong Musuem of Motoring, drive down to Torquay,  have dinner in Torquay and stay the night ready for the Torquay Motor Show on Sunday.  You are welcome to do as much or as little of the activities as you wish.

The Geelong Musuem of Motoring (Western Height Secondary College, Waymouth Street, Hamlyn Heights - just 5 minutes off the Geelong Ring Road) has just reopened after nearly 3 years without a home.  Now housed in unused carpeted school rooms the Ford Musuem collection has been incorporated into the musuem. As well as some excellent displays of unique Ford items, including the last off the line Territory, ute and Falcon sedan, there is a number of privately owned cars and memorabilia on show. 

Entry is $10 payable at the Musuem.

We will then have afternoon tea/coffee in the Cafe on Vines, a short walk across the car park in the neighbourhood shops.

You then have the choice to stay and have dinner later on at the Torquay Hotel (see menu here).

A further choice to stay overnight ready for the Torquay Motor Show on the Sunday (please book your own rooms, hotel bookings are hard to find in Torquay at this time so we have not been able to hold rooms, but the Torquay Hotel has motel rooms available at the moment at $180 per room - ph: 03 5261 2001)

BMW Drivers Club Melbourne Inc.
Any questions? Contact Lawrence Glynn at secretary@bmwdcm.com.au or on 0414 563 290.

Torquay Motor Show 

Sunday, 10 February 2019 
Torquay Foreshore 

Meet at 8:30am in the Bunnings car park, Beacon Boulevard, Torquay.
(On the right off the Surf Coast Highway)

This is a companion event to the Saturday Torquay Drive event. You can choose to do one, or both, but please register for each event as appropriate

Located only metres from the beach in one direction and the bustling retail hub in the other, the Torquay Motor Show hosts a wide range of vehicles (over 350 in 2017) in a scenic and enjoyable location with plenty to see and do.

There will be a competition for the "best in show" with a range of different categories.  There is no entry fee into the competition and no obligation to actively join in, but you may be surprised with a prize!

Entry to the Torquay Motor Show is $20 for the car and driver plus $5 for each additional adult.  Children attend at no cost.   The Torquay Rotary Motor Show is a not for profit event with all proceeds being assigned to local, national and international Rotary Projects including Interplast and Parkinson’s Victoria.

Take a trip to "the other side of the bay" (for many of our members) for a fun day out at the seaside and join our proud display of BMWs, young or old. 

BMW Drivers Club Melbourne Inc.
Any questions? Contact Lawrence Glynn at secretary@bmwdcm.com.au or on 0414 563 290.

Mitchelton Winery Drive with Club Mini

Sunday, 17 February 2019 
9.15am arrival at Zagame for a 9.30am tour
Starting at Zagame 31-69 Western Ave, Westmeadows 

Our day will start with morning tea and a tour of the fantastic facility at Zagame Automotive. 

Zagame Automotive are now a authorised BMW repairer and have a state of the art repair shop.  They also offer great customer service on repairs, come join the tour to find out more about this new BMW approved Auto body Shop.  Along with all their exotic cars this will be a fantastic start to our day.

We'll then head off on a scenic drive to Mitchelton Winery.  At the winery we will have a chance to explore the beautiful grounds and famous art gallery before coming together for lunch in the Muse Restaurant. 

If you own a UHF radio please bring it along. 

(We do encourage all drive members to have a UHF radio to help with communication)

Drive instruction to follow. 

Two course lunch cost: $50  

Lunch Menu

Drinks at your own cost.  Ensure you bring cash on the day.  

BMW Drivers Club Melbourne Inc.
Any questions? Contact Jo Mawson on 0412 661 900 or email events@bmwdcm.com.au.

RACV British & European Motoring Show

Sunday, 24 February 2019 
Yarra Glen Racecourse, Armstrong Avenue, Yarra Glen 

The RACV Classic Showcase is a very popular event organised by the Association Of Motoring Clubs (AOMC)  and features the very best of British and European vehicles.

We will meet up at the McDonald's in Croydon (101 Maroondah Hwy, Croydon VIC 3136) to depart at 8:45am, driving to the show in convoy.

Please arrive in time to have a coffee, breakfast and use the facilities etc beforehand.

Entry costs $15 per display car, which covers all occupants and will be collected at the gate. Display cars driven by a L or P plate driver entry free.  Adult spectators not arriving in a display car will be charged $8 to enter ($6 with a RACV card). Children enter free.

There will be food and refreshments available plus the promise of music and children's entertainment with many trade stalls.

The organisers advise that there will be a shuttle bus for those wanting to visit the Chocolate factory and the Sunday market (if operating) or the town centre.

There is also an optional "Car of the Show Award". To enter this you do need to pay an additional $20 and submit an entry for to the organisers.  Entries for the Car of the Show can be made prior to the Show using the entry form that can be downloaded here, or you can enter on the day until 10am, or by contacting the Show's enquiry line 03 9890 0524.  Car of the Show entrants will be parked in a special display area.

BMW Drivers Club Melbourne Inc.
Any questions? Contact Lawrence Glynn at secretary@bmwdcm.com.au or on 0414 563 290.

Save the Date!
E30 & Others Drive to Apollo Bay 

Sunday, 3 March 2019 

E30 or not, all are welcome. 

This will be a drive featuring E30's, so if you have one, join us for a drive to Apollo Bay. 

All members and non members are welcome,  BMW or no BMW.

More information to follow. 

Registrations and further details for this event will be available shortly.

BMW Drivers Club Melbourne Inc.
Any questions? Contact Jo Mawson at events@bmwdcm.com.au or on 0412 661 900.

Save the Date!
Presentation Dinner & Awards Night 

Saturday, 13 April 2019  7pm 
The Vincent 
107-111 Victoria Avenue, Albert Park

Join us to celebrate the past years' achievements. 

Lots of awards to be presented and a friendly get together with all your fellow members.

Registrations and further information for this event will be available soon.  

BMW Drivers Club Melbourne Inc.
Any questions? Contact Jo Mawson at events@bmwdcm.com.au or on 0412 661 900.

Save the Date!
Royal Children's Hospital Good Friday Car Display 

Friday, 19 April 2019 
Harbour Esplanade, Docklands 

Come along to help raise funds for the Royal Children's Hospital Good Friday Appeal. 

All cars welcome, not just BMW. 

$10 donation to display your car. 

All funds go to the Good Friday Appeal.

Registration and details for this event will be available soon. 

BMW Drivers Club Melbourne Inc.
Any questions? Contact Jo Mawson at events@bmwdcm.com.au or on 0412 661 900.

Save the Date!
Broadford Sprint Day 

Sunday, 16 June 2019 
Broadford Raceway 
260 Strath Creek Road, Broadford 

Make sure you lock this date in so you don't miss out on a great day. 

This will be a round of our Drivers' Championship.

All invited, members and non members. 

Registrations and further information for this event will open soon. 

BMW Drivers Club Melbourne Inc.
Any questions? Contact Jo Mawson at events@bmwdcm.com.au or on 0412 661 900.

Save the Date!
Christmas In July 

Sunday, 14 July 2019 
Tool Shed, 38 Loch Valley Rd, Noojee

Its that time of year again to dust off the silly Christmas outfits!

Join us for Christmas lunch in Noojee and if we're lucky, it might even snow. 

Registrations and further details for this event will be available shortly. 

BMW Drivers Club Melbourne Inc.
Any questions? Contact Jo Mawson at events@bmwdcm.com.au or on 0412 661 900.

Save the Date!

Winton Sprints/Driver Training  

Winton Raceway 
41 Fox Street, Winton 

We will be holding a combine Driver training and sprint event at Winton Raceway with BMW Drivers Club NSW.  This will be a round of our Drivers' Championship.

Qualified instructors on the day to ease you around the track. 

All welcome. 

More information to follow. 

Registrations and further details for this event will be available shortly. 

BMW Drivers Club Melbourne Inc.
Any questions? Contact Jo Mawson at events@bmwdcm.com.au or on 0412 661 900.