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.

Drive to Apollo Bay (Ft. E30)

Sunday, 3 March 2019 

Meet at 9am at BP service centre, Little River on M1 near Avalon Airport for a 9.30am departure 

E30 or not, all are welcome. 

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

If you don't own an E30, you are still welcome.

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

This will be a great day to show of your pride and joy. 

We will be stopping along the way for some photo opportunities and to re group.

Finishing at Apollo Bay, where we can have lunch as a group at the Apollo Hotel or just wander around this lovely coastal town.

Lunch will be at members own cost. 

Route Instructions

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

Phillip Island Festival of Speed 

Saturday, 9 March 2019 - Meet at 8:30 am and/or
Sunday, 10 March 2019 - Meet at 8:30 am

San Remo Bakery, 155 Marine Parade for travel to Phillip Island Grand Prix Raceway, Back Beach Road at 8:45 

Come and see some fantastic historic racing including the fabulous Group A & C cars (such as ex JPS Team BMW cars).

There are options for Saturday or Sunday - the programme each day is the same.

Watch the races.
Walk in the paddock and pits.
Talk with the crews (activities permitting).
Enjoy the company.
Show off your car.

Discounted entry price for the weekend ($10 for car and driver, passengers extra). 

Reserved display parking opposite the pits, can view from within car, close to all amenities and easy walk to bridge to pits.

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

AGP F1 Car Display 

13 March - 17 March 2019 

AGP F1 Car Display.

 All expressions of interest must send a photo of the car you are wishing to display to president@bmwdcm.com.au as well as completing this registration. 

If we do not have both at the close of the expressions of interest, your car will not be considered for this display.

All successful members will receive two 4 day passes to the 2019 AGP.

All successful members will be notified after the cut off date.

If successful, $50 per car will be due within 24 hours of notification to secure your spot.

EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST CLOSE:  21/1/2019

Only 20 Members will be successful so get your registrations in quickly

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

2019 Traction Tyres/Yokohama Drivers' Championship | Round 2

Sunday, 31 March 2019

Haunted Hills Hillclimb Track
Bill Schultz Drive, Yallourn

Round 2 of the 2019 Traction Tyres/Yokohama Drivers' Championship is at Haunted Hills on 31 March 2019.

If you want to come down and not drive yourself, we are also looking for members to attend as officials.  We'd love to have a chat if you're interested in learning about being a track-side official! 

Registrations are required and limited.  Get in early to avoid disappointment!

Downloads

Supplementary Regulations | Disclaimer | Directions to Haunted Hills | Scrutineering Checklist

BMW Drivers Club Melbourne Inc.
Any questions? Contact Graeme Bell at motorsport@bmwdcm.com.au on 03 5979 1599.

Presentation Dinner & 1st Birthday Celebration 

Saturday, 13 April 2019 | 7pm to 11pm 

The Vincent 
107-111 Victoria Avenue, Albert Park

Join us to celebrate the past years' achievements at The Vincent.

We will be presenting awards for the 2018 Drivers' Championship, the Cup Day Show & Shine, Member of the Year, President's Award & Special Recognition Award.

As always there are door prizes to be won, so remember to bring your membership card.  We'll also have a raffle on the night.

All are welcome on the night, bring the family, bring a friend or two.

2 course dinner: $60 per person
(drinks at members cost)

Dress code: Neat Casual

Registration is essential.

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

Easter, Friday 19th April to Monday 22nd April 2019
All Clubs Australia Members and Families are invited to join us at Novotel Melbourne St Kilda, 16 The Esplanade, St Kilda.

ACCOMMODATION:
Please note accommodation is required to be booked directly through the Novotel on (03) 9525 5522 during business hours and state that you are part of the BMW Nationals 2019. Alternatively log on to the Novotel website at https://www.accorhotels.com/gb/hotel-1506-novotel-melbourne-st-kilda/index.shtml for specials that may be available. 
As it is Easter, bookings should be made as soon as possible to secure your room.

REGISTRATION: 
Click here to register.

CHECK-IN ON THE EASTER WEEKEND:
Will open from approx. 2pm on the Friday - Meet the Nationals Organising Committee, grab your welcome pack and have a look at what St Kilda has to offer. Plenty of secure parking on site with trailer parking available.

FRIDAY NIGHT MEET AND GREET COCKTAIL PARTY AT NOVOTEL ST KILDA.
Cocktail Party: We ask that most participants arrive in time for the opening meet and greet scheduled to commence at 7pm.
It’s a great opportunity for you to get to know the other attendees (many coming from Interstate). Canapes will be provided at $35.00 and drinks will be at bar prices.

SATURDAY SHOW OF EXCELLENCE AND MOTORSPORT AT SANDOWN RACECOURSE.
Show of Excellence: Do you love to show off your vehicle? Well we have been fortunate enough to secure the area around Sandown Racecourse to host our Show of Excellence event. Commencing at 10am the judges will walk through the criteria and start the show! Prizes will be awarded to the category winners at the Sunday night presentation dinner.
Entry is only $10.00 per car so it’s well worth entering!

	MOTORSPORT MANIA! That’s right, BMWCCV are excited to announce that Sandown Park Circuit, “The Home of Horsepower” will be all ours for the day!  More details are to be released about the day, but for $275.00 you can have a ball (Please note Motorsport regulations do apply).  We may be able to offer Pace Car Laps during the day.
	SATURDAY NIGHT DINNER AND RIDES AT LUNA PARK. Saturday night you are in for a treat. The Committee has arranged for a night out at the famous Luna park at St Kilda! Only a short walk from the Novotel, enjoy a buffet style dinner at $55.00 at Luna Park followed by reliving your childhood with an unlimited ride package at $25.00.
	SUNDAY TOURING EVENT THROUGH THE TREE LINED HILLS OF THE YARRA VALLEY. Touring Event: A couple of options for today. An earlier start for those wanting to travel a bit further on a spirited drive or for those that want to go at a slower pace, a later start and a shorter trip to our luncheon destination at the RACV Country Club at Heasleville. Cost for lunch will be $50.
	SUNDAY NIGHT PRESENTATION DINNER TO BE HELD AT THE FAMOUS MCG. Sunday night it’s time to party. The formal presentation dinner is set in the Jim Stynes room at the iconic MCG, included is a tour of the National Sports Museum, a 3 course meal and drinks at $120.00. Prizes, presentations of awards and we expect to party on well into the night.

MONDAY STAYER’S BRUNCH AT THE NOVOTEL ST KILDA OR SELF-DRIVE OPTION ALONG THE GREAT OCEAN ROAD.

Stayer’s Brunch. For those that are not in a hurry to get on the road we have arranged a relaxing morning at the Novotel St Kilda where we can catch up and say our final goodbyes. Brunch is at own cost.

Great Ocean Road: The Great Ocean Road is an iconic road that hugs the southern coastline of Victoria! You can travel this famous piece of tarmac at your leisure as a self-drive option.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

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.

Please note that registering for this save the date does not register you for the event, you must register for the event once the event becomes available. Register now to be the first to know! 

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

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2019 Traction Tyres/Yokohama Drivers' Championship: Round 3

Sunday, 5 May 2019

Sandown Raceway
591-659 Princes Hwy, Springvale Vic 3171 

Round 3 of the 2019 Traction Tyres/Yokohama Drivers' Championship is at Sandown on 5 May 2019.

Entries and supplementary regulations will be available shortly.

Please note that registering for this save the date does not register you for the event, you must register for the event once the event becomes available. Register now to be the first to know! 

BMW Drivers Club Melbourne Inc.
Any questions? Contact Graeme Bell at motorsport@bmwdcm.com.au or on 03 5979 1599.

May Members Meeting with Mothers Car Care

Tuesday, 7 May 2019 | 7.30 pm 

Shannons Insurance
40 Corporate Drive, Heatherton 

We can all wash our cars but with a little bit of effort a lot more can be done to make our cars look their best.  The key is using the correct products and tools and knowing how to use them.

Mothers are well known as suppliers of quality car care products and tools, including their Wax Attack Lithium battery powered random orbital polisher. 

If you don't know what that means, here is your chance to find out why you should!

Even if you are not into detailing there will be plenty of useful things to learn.

Mothers will instruct and inform on their range which includes exterior and interior care.

Of special interest to many will be a hands on demonstration of plastic headlamp restoration/cleaning/chip removal. Something we'll probably all need sooner or later.

Ample time will be devoted to questions and answers, the more questions the better.

Plus time to chat as usual.

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

Go Karting at Auscarts Racing 

Sunday, 26 May 2019 | 12pm to 3pm

Auscarts Racing, Port Melbourne 
50 Salmon St, Port Melbourne 

For all our members who love a bit of an adrenaline fix, this event is the one for you! 

Exclusive track time for our club, come along and see who can take out the championship on the day. 

Bring the family, bring your friends, all welcome on the day.  Non members are welcome too. 

If you are not wanting to drive, there is a cafe with a viewing area for those who just want to enjoy the fun on the day from a safe distance.  

Registration is essential.

Arrive on time to allow for registration and compulsory breath testing.

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

Save the Date!
Silo Art Long Weekend

With Club Mini  

8 - 10 June 2019 

Starting point: Essendon BMW 

What better thing to do on a long weekend but join your fellow members on a fantastic weekend away experiencing the Australian Silo Art Trail. 

Pricing and drive instruction to follow shortly.

Please note that registering for this save the date does not register you for the event, you must register for the event once the event becomes available. Register now to be the first to know!

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

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2019 Traction Tyres/Yokohama Drivers' Championship: Round 4 

Sunday, 16 June 2019 

Broadford Raceway 
260 Strath Creek Road, Broadford 

Round 4 of the 2019 Traction Tyres/Yokohama Drivers' Championship is at Broadford Raceway on 16 June 2019.

Entries and supplementary regulations will be available shortly.

Please note that registering for this save the date does not register you for the event, you must register for the event once the event becomes available. Register now to be the first to know!

BMW Drivers Club Melbourne Inc.
Any questions? Contact Graeme Bell at motorsport@bmwdcm.com.au or on 03 5979 1599.

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Come & Try Day

Sunday, 30 June 2019

Sandown Raceway
591-659 Princes Hwy, Springvale Vic 3171 

Ever wanted to find out what it's like to get on track in a relaxed atmosphere without being surrounded by the seriousness of competition?  Join us for our Sandown Come & Try day to see what the fuss is all about! 

Registrations and further details will be available shortly.

Please note that registering for this save the date does not register you for the event, you must register for the event once the event becomes available. Register now to be the first to know!

BMW Drivers Club Melbourne Inc.
Any questions? Contact Graeme Bell at motorsport@bmwdcm.com.au or on 03 5979 1599.

Christmas In July Drive 

Sunday, 14 July 2019 

Tool Shed, 38 Loch Valley Rd, Noojee

It's that time of year again to dust off the silly Christmas outfits!  Join us for some Christmas fun and dress up in all your Christmas finery.

We will be driving along some amazing roads before stopping for Lunch at the Noojee Tool Shed for a two course Christmas dinner at $35 per head (Children's pricing by arrangement).

Prizes will be given to the best outfits. 

Registration is essential

Members and non members are all welcome. 

Drive Instructions to follow. 

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

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2019 Traction Tyres/Yokohama Drivers' Championship: Round 5  

Saturday, 20 July 2019

Winton Raceway 
41 Fox Street, Winton 

Round 5 of the 2019 Traction Tyres/Yokohama Drivers' Championship is at Winton Raceway on 20 July 2019.

Entries and supplementary regulations will be available shortly.

This will be a combined Championship Round and Driver Training Day, together with BMWDCNSW.  Qualified Instructors will be in attendance on the day for those wishing to do the Driver Training component of the event.

Please note that registering for this save the date does not register you for the event, you must register for the event once the event becomes available. Register now to be the first to know! 

BMW Drivers Club Melbourne Inc.
Any questions? Contact Graeme Bell at motorsport@bmwdcm.com.au or on 03 5979 1599.

Save the Date!

Driver Training  

Saturday, 20 July 2019

Winton Raceway 
41 Fox Street, Winton 

This will be a combined Championship Round and Driver Training Day, together with BMWDCNSW.  Qualified Instructors will be in attendance on the day for those wishing to do the Driver Training component of the event.

Entries and supplementary regulations will be available shortly.

Please note that registering for this save the date does not register you for the event, you must register for the event once the event becomes available. Register now to be the first to know!

BMW Drivers Club Melbourne Inc.
Any questions? Contact Graeme Bell at motorsport@bmwdcm.com.au or on 03 5979 1599.

Save the Date!
2019 Traction Tyres/Yokohama Drivers' Championship: Round 6

Sunday, 8 September 2019

Sandown Raceway
591-659 Princes Hwy, Springvale Vic 3171 

Round 6 of the 2019 Traction Tyres/Yokohama Drivers' Championship is at Sandown on 8 September 2019.

Entries and supplementary regulations will be available shortly.

Please note that registering for this save the date does not register you for the event, you must register for the event once the event becomes available. Register now to be the first to know!

BMW Drivers Club Melbourne Inc.
Any questions? Contact Graeme Bell at motorsport@bmwdcm.com.au or on 03 5979 1599.

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2019 Traction Tyres/Yokohama Drivers' Championship: Round 7

Sunday, 8 December 2019

Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit
Back Beach Rd, Phillip Island VIC 3922  

Round 7 of the 2019 Traction Tyres/Yokohama Drivers' Championship is at Phillip Island on 8 December 2019.

Entries and supplementary regulations will be available shortly.

Please note that registering for this save the date does not register you for the event, you must register for the event once the event becomes available. Register now to be the first to know! 

BMW Drivers Club Melbourne Inc.
Any questions? Contact Graeme Bell at motorsport@bmwdcm.com.au or on 03 5979 1599.