Month in review.
Dear members,
After a well deserved break, we are straight back into plenty of events, making the most of the summer sunshine.
We started January with our first round of the Traction Tyres/Yokohama Drivers Championship at Phillip Island. It was great to see so many members at our first event of the year, and many PBs (personal bests) being achieved.
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26 January was our annual Australia Day drive. Once again, Peter Williams excelled himself with a drive full of brilliant sweeping roads from Wallan to Malmsbury to Panton Hill Hotel.
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27 January was our first monthly live hook up with BCCM, where we were treated to a presentation celebrating 100 years of BMW Motorrad.
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On 29 January we attended Cruden farm for the AOMC Festival of Motoring. We had prime positioning and a perfect display of BMWs ranging through the years - even an Isetta.
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On 31 January we held our first round of the Shannons Insurance Simulator Challenge and our January members meeting. It was great to see so many members join us to support those competing. A very big congratulations to Killian Treacy for taking out the win over Alex Jory and Royce Lyne.
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Multi-Club Trip to Europe in 2024
Our friends at the Mercedes Benz Club are organising a trip to Europe in 2024 and are seeking an expressions of interest from members. If you would like to learn more about the trip, please click here.
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2023 CLUBS AUSTRALIA NATIONALS
What is ‘The Nationals’ and why should you be a part of it.
BMW Drivers Club Melbourne is an Official BMW Club. We are one of over 800 BMW Clubs in the world, which is divided up into regions. Our region is overseen by BMW Clubs Australia.
Every 2 years BMW Clubs Australia runs the BMW Club Nationals, which is hosted in a different state in Australia each time it is held and each time a local Club hosts the event.
In March 2023 the Nationals will be held on the Gold Coast, hosted by BMW Club Gold Coast. The Nationals will consist of fun-filled events over 3 days for everyone coming to enjoy and experience the host location. It is a perfect way to meet other Club Members from across Australia who share your passion for the cars and the Marque, make new friends and catch up with old ones.
It is also a great way to see that we are a part of a larger group of enthusiasts, that extends across the globe and make associations with other like-minded people that share your passion. Lifetime friendships have been made at these events and families are encouraged to come along too.
If you are driving up, please let us know so we could arrange for you to join to drive group up, or if you choose to fly like a few of us are, then we will join you all at the welcome event on Friday night.
Registration closes for the March 2023 Nationals at the end of February, so if you are thinking of attending, please ensure you register as soon as possible so that you don't miss out. If you have any questions, talk to any of the committee members, we have been to lots of Nationals and can answer any of the questions you might have.
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MEMBERSHIP UPDATE
Welcome to our new members Deborah Maxwell-Wright, Chas Christodoulides, Tibi Varga, David Beal and Terry House. We look forward to seeing you at an event soon!
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Don't forget to catch up with this month's update from our President, Graeme Bell here.
The month ahead.
Here's what we've got planned for February:
Thursday - Monday, 2 - 6 February
Bathurst 12 Hour
Registrations are now closed. We hope those who are attending have a fantastic time!
Tuesday, 7 February
February Members Meeting - SEA Electric
Unfortunately this event is now sold out.
Sunday, 12 February
Torquay Motor Show
Located only metres from the beach in one direction and the cafe strip and bustling retail hub in the other, the Torquay Motor Show hosts a wide range of vehicles in a scenic and enjoyable location with plenty to see and do.
Sunday, 12 February
Round 2 of the 2023 Traction Tyres/Yokohama Drivers Championship at Sandown
Entries must be submitted via the Motorsport Australia events portal and are filling fast!
Sunday, 19 February
Enchanted Adventure Family Day Out
Enchanted Adventure is an award-winning natural attraction nestled in the beautiful hinterland of Arthurs Seat on the Mornington Peninsula. Join us for a fun adventure and picnic lunch (BYO or purchase at cafe).
Wednesday, 22 February
Geelong Area Mid-Week Twilight Drive
Join us for a short but interesting drive and dinner at the Royal Hotel Meredith.
Friday, 24 February
BMW Club Community Management Team live from Munich
Featuring BMW Group Classic updates and a 2023 season overview.
Sunday, 26 February
British and European Motoring Show
Celebrate all British and European motoring at a Caribbean Park, Scoresby. There will be food and children's entertainment as well as trade stalls and cars!
Be sure to keep an eye on our calendar to stay up to date with our events.
If you're attending a social drive or weekend away, we recommend checking out our event tips to help you get the best out of the event.
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EVENT PHOTOS
If you attend any of our events and take high resolution photos that you would like to share with other members and for use on our website and in our newsletter and magazine, please send a link to your photos to photos@bmwdcm.com.au so we can add them to our photo gallery.
Alex Baxter Driver Training Memorial.
As many of you know, in late 2022 we lost a great friend of the Club, Alex Baxter. After purchasing his M140i and making several modifications throughout Covid, Alex found himself attending his first track day. From that moment and until he passed, he was hooked.
In loving memory of Alex, his wife Lucy would like to support one deserving member and offer them the opportunity to get out on the track and have fun like Alex did.
If you would like the opportunity to have your registration paid for the next come and try day at Broadford, please email us at motorsport@bmwdcm.com.au and tell us why you believe you should have your entry paid for. We'll then select one lucky member to have their entry paid for the next come at try day at Broadford.
Please note you must be over the age of 18 or have your parent/guardian's permission to enter. You must also have your own vehicle and the required equipment for the day (as stated in the Supplementary Regulations for the event).
News & Blog.
Our blog page on the website is constantly being updated with not just club news, but everything BMW from all around the world! We welcome you to submit any articles of your own.
Wine Fundraiser.
Last year BMWDCM set up a fundraising project with "Personalize Your Wine" to be able to offer our members a keepsake for winning 2021 International Club of the Year.
All funds raised through purchase of the bottles will be donated to the Royal Children's Hospital Good Friday Appeal.
If you haven't already placed an order but would like to, you can do so here.
Get behind your club and a great charity.
From the Welfare Team.
"Be a hand that reaches out. Be a smile for those who have no reason to smile. Be a light for those who live in darkness."
Click here for more Welfare Team updates and their contact details.
Classifieds.
Have you seen our classifieds page?
Want to sell something? Looking for a specific item? Email us today to list your car/parts/anything BMW related!
idrive magazine.
Everyone has their own BMW story - we'd love to share yours.
Email us to feature in our very own idrive magazine.
Club partners.
Members are welcome to submit their business to be shared on the Club Partners page on our website and idrive magazine.
We believe in supporting those who support us. If you would like your business listed email us with your details.
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As always - thanks for reading, we look forward to seeing you at an event soon!
President | Graeme Bell 0407 186 296
Vice President | Jo Mawson 0412 661 900
Secretary | Lawrence Glynn 0414 563 290
Treasurer | Shaaron Glynn
Cover photo: Graeme Bell
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