Just drop in for a casual chat evening and get together.

Daniel's Donuts at 85 High Street Belmont has: coffee (important), donuts (less important but nice), pies if required (although may be sold out by evening), outside covered partially sheltered seating (if its not too cold/wet but means we can actually see outside even when dark) and car parking by the outdoor seating (to the left of the building as shown above).

Sounds like a plan.

Come along with a car, or a motorbike, (preferably BMW but, hey, we're not fussy), a warm jacket and maybe a beanie or hat and have a chat and coffee/donut whatever.

They close at 9pm but anytime between 7:30 and 9:00 is fine.

Please register so I know to make the effort to be there myself (much as I like donuts I don't want to be alone)!

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

 

WELCOME TO DONCASTER BMW

Excitement. It is the value infused in everything they do at Doncaster BMW.

We would like to extend an invitation to our friends at BMW Motorcycle Club Victoria to join us to explore the Motorrad section too. 

We are hoping for a quest speaker on the night, so be sure to get your registrations in so you dont miss out.

They continually strive for customer satisfaction by ensuring they keep one step ahead of their competitors. They invite you to experience their world-class multi-level showroom showcasing the latest BMW vehicles.

Their state-of-the-art workshop has adopted an environmentally friendly approach where possible within the entire structure with energy saving materials, insulation, natural light and enhanced water recycling.

Doncaster BMW. Beyond Your Expectations.

Come join us and welcome our newest sponsors and enjoy the luxury 
of Doncaster BMW. 

Registration is essential for catering please 

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

Round 5 | Sandown Sprints 

Round 5 of the 2024 Traction Tyres/Yokohama Drivers Championship is at Sandown.  

AND 

Not ready to 'compete' in sprint events, but want to find out what it's like to get on track in a relaxed atmosphere without the seriousness of competition?  Want to better your driving skills? 

Our come and try / driver training events, proudly brought to you by Kaos Custom Bikes, are the perfect place for you to experience your vehicle's limits in a safe environment. We welcome all vehicles – new, old, high or low powered, you also don't need to own a BMW to attend.

If you would like to attend and not drive yourself, we are also looking for members to attend as officials. If you're interested in learning about being an official, please email Meg.

See registration for group selection. 

All welcome, you don't need to be a member!

Registrations are strictly limited for motorsport events.  Always enter quickly to avoid disappointment. 

Important documents (click the links):

• Supplementary Regulations - you must ensure you read and are familiar with these!

• 2024 Motorsport Australia Introductory Licence - if you don't have a licence, this form needs to be printed, signed and brought with you on the day (cannot be emailed)

• Self Statement of Vehicle Compliance - you need to return this to us as soon as possible after entry!

• Self Scrutiny Checklist - you need to return this to us as soon as possible after entry! 

• Risk Warning, Disclaimer and Indemnity - you need to return this to us as soon as possible after entry!

• Please note timing devises will be available for hire at a cost of $20. (cash only)

Please forward the requested forms via email to motorsport@bmwdcm.com.au as soon as possible after completing your entry form. Your entry will not be accepted until your forms have been returned to us.

BMW Drivers Club Melbourne Inc.

Any questions? Contact Jo Mawson at motorsport@bmwdcm.com.au or on 0412661900.

On Sunday 11 August, BMW Drivers Club Melbourne are holding a Come and Try Day at Sandown Raceway. 

Ever wondered what these days are all about? Come along and check it out and register for some parade laps behind the Racer Industries Course Car driven by our President, Graeme Bell. 

What car do I bring? 

These days are designed for you to drive in your road car, as well as your track car.

Do I need a race suit and helmet?    
No,  these will be parade laps, not hot laps, but we do recommend covered-in shoes, long pants and long sleeves. No,  these will be parade laps, not hot laps, but we do recommend covered-in shoes, long pants and long sleeves.

 

How much will it cost? 

Approximately 30 minute session for $25 each.

Passengers welcome too.  $15 each. 

As long as you have a seatbelt in the passenger seat. 

Members and non members all welcome. 

All cars welcome as long as they are road/track worthy. 

All attending must complete the risk disclaimer and bring with them on the day.  This will be sent out with your receipt of payment. 

Do I need a Motorsport Australia Licence? 

No, your road licence/learners permit is enough. 

Also, if you think you might want to officiate at some of our events, this is a great day to come along and speak with the other experienced Motorsport Australia officials and find out all about the different aspects of officiating and why we all love it. 

There will be food vans there to enjoy some lunch while chatting with the competitors and officials. 

Bring the whole family and see why we love these days. 

BMW Drivers Club Melbourne Inc.

Any questions? Contact Jo Mawson at motorsport@bmwdcm.com.au or on 0412 661 900.

Round 6 | Broadford

Round 6 of the 2024 Traction Tyres/Yokohama Drivers Championship is at Broadford, hosted by Alfa Romeo Owners Club Vic.  

Registrations are strictly limited for motorsport events.  Always enter quickly to avoid disappointment. 

ENTRIES ARE NOT YET OPEN. CHECK BACK SOON FOR REGISTRATION INFORMATION.

Entries will be via the Motorsport Australia events portal. you must login or create an account and then go to the event entry system and select the event to enter.

For information on using the Motorsport Australia Event Entry system, click here.

BMW Drivers Club Melbourne Inc.

Any questions? Contact Graeme Bell at motorsport@bmwdcm.com.au or on 03 5979 1599.

Join us for a fun night at this beautiful historic homestead. 

We will have a guided tour through Ebden House by a Paranormal Investigator to see what spirits we can meet up with. 

All will be greeted with a drink on arrival. 

We will have 2 groups on the night, the first group starting at 6.00pm and the second at 8.30pm. 

Please nominate your starting time on the registration form. 

Places are limited.

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

Join us on a week long driving tour in Tasmania

We will be doing some amazing driving days but also have a few quieter days to enjoy the countryside.  This tour will focus on the north and west of the island state.
We leave on the Spirit of Tasmania on the evening of Tuesday 29 October.
We arrive back in Geelong early morning on Thursday 7 November. 

There's an outline of the event itinerary here.

All booking for the ferry MUST come through this registration. 
We are doing a group booking on the Spirit of Tasmania,
for which your pay a deposit or in-full by registering for this event.

Registration for this event closes on 7 September.

You will need to book your own accommodation in Tasmania, but we have reserved rooms at all our stops. Please call and make your own reservations using the code BMWDCM. Do not use their booking sites as you will not be placed as part of our group and won't obtain our club discount.

• 30 Oct - 1 Nov:   2 nights at Beach Ways motel, Ulverstone.   Call (03) 6425 2342.
• 1 - 3 November:  2 nights at Motel Strahan.  Call (03) 6471 7555 after 6 March.
• 3 - 6 November:  3 Nights at the Country Club Launceston.  Speak to Rachel Glynn on
  (03) 6335 5777 - we will be getting 20% discount when quoting the BMWDCM code.

Please find information about travelling on the Spirit of Tasmania here.

Accommodation will fill fast, so please register asap. 
If you are having difficulties with the booking form, please do not hesitate to give
Jo a call on 0412 661 900.

Payments can be made in full or progressive payments will be accepted.  Be sure to have your reference number on all progressive payments.

A deposit of $400 by bank transfer is required for all registrations to be secure.
If you want to pay the full cost now you can do so using PayPal or bank transfer (PayPal will only let you pay the full balance owing on the invoice).

If you want to pay the deposit by credit card, please call Lawrence Glynn on 0414 563 290.

Final payments are due by 7 September 2024.

A Trip Booklet with Full itinerary and drive instructions will be sent out soon after registrations close and also in the reminder email.

Please make sure you have a copy of the trip booklet with you on the trip.

A UHF radio with external aerial will be mandatory on this event due to Tasmania's mountainous terrain which interferes with in-car radio signals.  If you want to purchase a radio kit, please click here to place your order.

We will be on our usual channel 17.

BMW Drivers Club Melbourne Inc.
Any questions? Contact Jo Mawson at events@bmwdcm.com.au or on 0412 661 900.
Or for questions about the itinerary, contact Peter Williams at secretary@bmwdcm.com.au.

Hill Climb | Haunted Hills

Registrations are strictly limited for motorsport events.  Always enter quickly to avoid disappointment. 

ENTRIES ARE NOT YET OPEN. CHECK BACK SOON FOR REGISTRATION INFORMATION.

If you would like to attend and not drive yourself, we are also looking for members to attend as officials. If you're interested in learning about being an official, please email Meg.

All welcome, you don't need to be a member!

BMW Drivers Club Melbourne Inc.

Any questions? Contact Graeme Bell at motorsport@bmwdcm.com.au or on 03 5979 1599.

This is when your committee will report on the year just gone and the new committee for the next 12 months will be chosen.

We encourage as many members as possible to attend this important meeting. 

The official notice of meeting will been sent out separately. 

If you are unable to attend you will be able to submit a proxy voting form (available with the official notice of meeting) which counts toward the all important minimum number of voting members required for an AGM

AGM to start at 7.30pm sharp.

Food is available for purchase in the bistro, for those who wish to come earlier and dine.  Meals are at your own cost.  Please ensure you book using BMWAGM as your booking reference, so they know you are part of our group.  

German Club Tivoli 9510 2270

General discussion after the AGM is welcome.

Please register so we can allow for tables

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

BMWDCM ARE CALLING OUT FOR OFFICIALS TO HELP WITH  Challenge Bathurst 2024. 

Please read to the bottom as this notice contains important information 

Without officials these events cannot run. 

We need flag marshalls for Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

(if you can only do Thursday and Friday, this is fine too) 

All officials will be given FREE camping or uni style accomodation. 

All meals and drinks daily, this includes a hot cooked meal at the end of the day. 

 

Free uniform.  

If you are wanting to purhase a BMWDCM Challenge Bathrust shirt please use this link. 

If it is your first time officiating at this event, time and weather permitting, you will get hot laps at the end of the event. 

If you are a driver and can only help out on Thursday and Friday, this is fine, we will take you for as many days as you can offer. 

If you're not accredited as an official by Motorsport Australia, you can still volunteer and the relevant training for your assigned role will be provided.

All drivers who volunteer will get their cars through scrutineering on Wednesday. 

 Please review the short YouTube video here, which may help you with your booking. 

BMW Drivers Club Melbourne Inc.

Any questions? Contact Jo Mawson at events@bmwdcm.com.au or call 0412 661 900.

BMWDCM have been invited to compete again at Challenge Bathurst 2024. 

Please read to the bottom as this notice contains important information 

Challenge Bathurst is an invitation-only regularity event and we are very lucky to be invited to join in again for 2024.  This is a fantastic opportunity to tick off one of your bucket list items and drive on one of the best circuits in the world.  You only need a level 2 or above Motorsport Australia licence, you don't need to have a fully prepared race car - any vehicle that you use at a normal sprint day will be eligible as long as it is a BMW and passes scrutineering.  

This year we have been offered 55 spots at a cost of $2000 per entrant.  Your spot will only be secured once full payment has been received. 

All paperwork will need to be returned completed too.

We will have 9 pit lane garages for all competing.

Once we have made the full payment to Challenge Bathurst, all refunds and cancellations are subject to Challenge Bathurst's cancellation policy.  

What is a Regularity ?

A regularity is a timed competition event, where you nominate a lap time which you need to try to match each lap.  This is not racing door to door, but allows you to drive at a pace that is comfortable for you and your car. 

We will also need to supply 10 flag marshalls to help on the Thursday and Friday.   

Please watch this video.  Volunteers register here.

 We need your help, so please ask your fellow club members to come along and help out.  Arrive early and volunteer as a flag marshal and help those who normally help you drive.   Please remember without volunteers you cannot have fun on the track, so this is your way of giving back.  All volunteers will be offered free camping or accommodation at the Uni.
Register here to volunteer for specific days.

Any drivers volunteering on the Thursday and Friday will be able to go through scrutineering on Wednesday. 

Team merchandise will also be available to order through this link.  

There will be no stock at the track; orders will be all done via pre-ordering.  All drivers will be required to wear team merchandise. 

This is available to all current members of all invited BMW Affiliated clubs.

Not a BMW Club member? Easy, join here.

You will need to find your own accommodation and transportation to get there. 

   Full payment will be required on registration.

Full details will be sent out on the running of the event in July with further paperwork. 

ALL paperwork needs to be completed or you will be deemed as not entered and you will miss your spot. 

We will need volunteers to help run the team. If you are able to volunteer, or have someone in your family prepared to help, please register for that here.

 Please review the short YouTube video here, which may help you with your booking. 

Full Entry forms are not yet available.  We will send all the necessary paper work out as soon as we receive them. 

BMW Drivers Club Melbourne Inc.

Any questions? Contact Jo Mawson at events@bmwdcm.com.au or call 0412 661 900.

Round 7 | Phillip Island

Round 7 of the 2024 Traction Tyres/Yokohama Drivers Championship is at Phillip Island, hosted by Alfa Romeo Owners Club Vic.  

Registrations are strictly limited for motorsport events.  Always enter quickly to avoid disappointment. 

ENTRIES ARE NOT YET OPEN. CHECK BACK SOON FOR REGISTRATION INFORMATION.

Entries will be via the Motorsport Australia events portal. you must login or create an account and then go to the event entry system and select the event to enter.

For information on using the Motorsport Australia Event Entry system, click here.

BMW Drivers Club Melbourne Inc.

Any questions? Contact Graeme Bell at motorsport@bmwdcm.com.au or on 03 5979 1599.

The Bathurst 12 Hour will be held on January 30 - February 3 2025.

The shift back to the earlier, traditional date ensures the event will continue to avoid clashes with other major international races, ensuring the maximum opportunity for the world’s best GT teams and drivers to attend.

The event will continue to open both the domestic motorsport scene as well as doubling as the opening round of the Intercontinental GT Challenge, a position it has held since the launch of the global GT3 competition in 2016.

Strong interest has already been received from potential 2025 entries, with the race set to potentially welcome a host of brand-new models with the Ferrari 296 GT3, Ford Mustang GT3 and Chevrolet Corvette GT3 all becoming eligible to compete for the first time.

Be sure to join our group in an exclusive Pit Lane Corporate Suite in 2025 on top of the pit building complex, offering great viewing of the main straight and pit lane.  Enjoy the freedom of being able to come and go all day and have the security of being part of our own Executive Suite. 

Pricing may change once confirmation is received from Super Cars. 

A deposit of $600 per person is required to hold your reservation. 

 

So what do you get? 

Priority entry, unlimited food and drink over the 3 days of racing.  Comfort of your own suite with our own private host.   Lounge chairs to relax in.  Private balcony.  TV screens.  Access to all General Admission areas of the track and to the paddock/back of pits.

We are working on a few extra special bonus items for the weekend which will be confirmed closer to the date. 

Please note: this does not include your accommodation.  You must book this separately. 

Please contact Jo for motel information and booking code. 

10 rooms are reserved. 

This is a none refundable event. 

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