MONTH IN REVIEW
It's that time of month again - January is already over, the Christmas holidays are a distant memory and the kids are all heading off to school!
January was a quiet month, allowing us all to get back into our routines for the year ahead. We hope you're all making the most of this warm weather. Summer will be over before we know it and we'll all be dreaming of the long, warm (but not too warm) days.
As you read this, some of us will be sitting Mountain side, preparing for a weekend of racing at the Bathurst 12 Hour. If you've ever thought about attending, we highly recommend doing so whether you're camping on the mountain or attend as part of a corporate package!
Our solo event for January was the Eastlink Great Australian Rally, culminating in a car show at Cruden Farm in Langwarrin. Perfect weather, beautiful location and well over 800 cars on show. Amazing! We had a fantastic day out and it was great to have so many of our members bring their cars along to show off. Read more about the day here.
CLUB SPONSOR NEWS!
We are thrilled to announce two new official sponsors of the club - Traction Tyres/Yokohama and Shannons Insurance!
We'd like to welcome Shannons Insurance and Traction Tyres/Yokohama. Traction Tyres/Yokohama are the naming rights sponsor of our 2019 Drivers' Championship. We thank you for your support and look forward to a long relationship with you both, in 2019 and in years to come.
Read more about our partnership with Traction Tyres/Yokohama here.
Read more about our partnership with Shannons Insurance here.
MEMBERSHIP UPDATE: 307 MEMBERS
Welcome to all our new members, we look forward to seeing you at an upcoming event!
Don't forget to catch up with our January update from our President, Graeme Bell here.
THE MONTH AHEAD
We eased into 2019 with a quiet month, but February is set to be busy with the following events:
- Saturday, 9 February
Drive to Geelong Museum of Motoring & Torquay
Starting at Lorbek Luxury Cars
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.
- Sunday, 10 February
Torquay Motor Show
Torquay
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.
- Tuesday, 12 February
February Members Meeting at Shannons
Shannons Insurance
Join us for our February members meeting at Shannons. This will be an informal meeting where we can all catch up after the silly season and find out what will be happening for BMWDCM in 2019.
- Saturday, 16 February
Round 1 | 2019 Traction Tyres/Yokohama Drivers' Championship
Sandown Raceway with AROCA
- Sunday, 17 February
Mitchelton Winery Drive with Club Mini
Starting at Zagame Automotive
Our day will start with morning tea and a tour of the fantastic facility at Zagame Automotive. 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.
- Sunday, 24 February
RACV British & European Motoring Show
Yarra Glen Racecourse
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.
EVENTS AHEAD
Keep an eye on our calendar for events coming up, we’re always adding something new.
Click on any of the following events for more information.
- 3 Mar Drive to Apollo Bay (Ft. E30)
Meet at 9am at BP service centre, Little River on M1 near Avalon Airport for a 9.30am departure.
- 9/10 Mar Phillip Island Festival of Speed Car Display
Register for either Saturday or Sunday. Come and see some historic racing, including the fabulous Group A & C cars. Watch the races, walk in the paddock and pits, talk with the crews, enjoy the company and show off your car!
- 13 - 17 Mar AGP F1 Car Display
Unfortunately registrations for this event have closed, however we'd love to see you there if you're attending! Pop by, see the members' cars on display and say hello!
- 31 Mar Round 2 | 2019 Traction Tyres/Yokohama Drivers' Championship
Haunted Hills - hill climb. Please note this is a save the date only, further information, supplementary regulations and entries will be available shortly.
BMW CLUBS AUSTRALIA NATIONALS
Every 2 years the BMW Clubs from all over Australia come together at the BMW Clubs Australia Nationals. It is a chance for Club Members from all the clubs to meet and share their love of their BMW’s with other people from all over the country. The BMWCA Nationals is held in a different location each time, with the last one in 2017 held in Brisbane.
In 2019 the event is being held in Melbourne and hosted by BMWCCV. As BMWDCM is a member of Clubs Australia, we are invited to attend any of the events our members wish to enter. Click
here for registration and to find out more information.
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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
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