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• Driver Training: Skidpan Day

  • When
    3 Nov 2024
  •  
    8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    Sutton Road Driver Training Complex
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  We are excited to announce our 3rd driver training session for the year: The Skidpan at Sutton Road Driver Training Complex, Sunday 3 November 2024. 

  For those that aren't familiar, the skidpan is a slippery circuit that replicates driving on snow/ice or hitting a patch of oil. It's smooth concrete, water is applied to provide the slide..... Vehicle speeds are less than 50 km/h and as the circuit is so slippery, there is very little wear on tyres and very low risk. The fun factor is extreme as you attempt to control your car with little or no traction! 

  The Skidpan will help you to better understand your vehicle and car control in general, including what to do when there is understeer or oversteer. 

  This is a great learning event for everyone.  We strongly encourage new drivers to come and learn more about their vehicle and for experienced drivers to refresh their skills and of course, have fun! Skills learnt on the skidpan are invaluable and can save lives.

  Some important things to note:

  • No burnouts or black marks to be left on the skid pan
  • Suitable clothing and appropriate footwear (no thongs, open-toed shoes, or high heels).
  • There are noise limits…..Vehicles must not exceed a noise limit of 85db at 30 meters. Any road registered vehicle *should* be less than this.
  • Participants are solely responsible for any property damages.
  • There will be more experienced members there to help out. If you would like some assistance please come see us after the briefing.

  If you would like to take passengers you are more than welcome to.

  There will be light refreshments and tea/coffee facilities as well. We recommend bringing lunch with you however, if you need to buy lunch Queanbeyan is only a few minutes drive away....

  *Drivers briefing will be at 8:15am sharp. The fun begins at 8:30*.  

  NOTE: We've put together special pricing for everyone. $120 ($140 for non-members) is per vehicle with multiple drivers allowed, for the ENTIRE day. Places are limited, register early to avoid disappointment!

  We are looking forward to seeing you there and most of all have FUN!

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• SDMA Hillclimb: 10 November - Two lap event

  • When
    10 Nov 2024
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    7:30 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    SDMA Hillclimb

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  With a growing number of club members competing in SDMA hillclimb events, we are adding placeholder events to the calendar.

  If you are considering getting involved, I would encourage you to register.

  Official registration for the SDMA Hillclimb event will only be available through SDMA. You will need to have Motorsport Australia speed licence and to join the SDMA club as well: https://www.sdmahillclimb.com.au

  Please RSVP to this event for our own records.

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• 2024 Annual General Meeting (AGM)

  • When
    19 Nov 2024
  •  
    7:00 PM
  • Location
    The Harmonie German Club - 49 Jerrabomberra Avenue, Narrabundah
  • Registered
    16 registrants

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  It is that time of year again - The Annual General Meeting (AGM)! The AGM will be held on Tuesday 19 November from 7pm BUT we are trying a different venue. A German Car Club in a German Club. 'Willkommen, Meine Damen und Herren!'  The Harmonie German Club - 49 Jerrabomberra Avenue, Narrabundah.

  Join us in the Pool Room at 7pm for a chat and complementary finger food (Chefs selection hot platter and a fruit platter) (Appetithappen). The AGM will start at 7.30pm. 

  You might like to consider coming early and having a meal. We are told Tuesdays are busy as it is $12 Snitty night - Harmonie Club Menu. You will just need to sign in at the door with some ID.

  Please put it in your diary and consider standing for a committee position as your Club needs you, or, 'Ihr Club braucht Sie'. Come along and take the opportunity to meet fellow members and influence the direction of your Club.

  The agenda for the AGM will be:

  • Confirmation of the minutes of the previous 2023 AGM (held November 2023)
  • President’s Report
  • Financial Report
  • Election of Committee (as per section 8 of the Constitution of the BMW Car Club Canberra)
  • General Business

  During the AGM, an election will take place to appoint the President and Committee for the 2024-2025 year. All current financial members are encouraged to nominate for committee positions which are listed below.

  Notice of AGM and Committee Roles and Responsibilities

  Committee Nomination Form  

  Proxy Voting Form 
  

  Postal Voting Form
  

  Minutes of AGM 2023
  

  Only financial members as at Tuesday 19 November 2024 are eligible to vote. If you are unable to attend the AGM, you may choose to nominate a proxy to vote on your behalf, submit a nomination or send a postal vote, however these must be lodged with the Secretary by emailing secretary@bmwclubcanberra.org.au.

  You can also nominate on the night. If you wish to raise a notice of motion at the meeting, please email your motion to the Secretary by Monday 28 October 2024.

  I hope you can attend the AGM and look forward to your continued support and involvement in the activities of the BMW Car Club Canberra.

  Regards

  Lorna Kunz
  Secretary
  BMW Car Club Canberra
  secretary@bmwclubcanberra.org.au 

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• SDMA Hillclimb: 24 November - One lap event

  • When
    24 Nov 2024
  •  
    7:30 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    SDMA Hillclimb

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  With a growing number of club members competing in SDMA hillclimb events, we are adding placeholder events to the calendar.

  If you are considering getting involved, I would encourage you to register.

  Official registration for the SDMA Hillclimb event will only be available through SDMA. You will need to have Motorsport Australia speed licence and to join the SDMA club as well: https://www.sdmahillclimb.com.au

  Please RSVP to this event for our own records.

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• BMW Clubs Australia Nationals 2025

  • Start
    24 Apr 2025
  • End
    27 Apr 2025
  • Location
    Melbourne

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  BMW Drivers Club Melbourne are hosting the BMW Clubs Australia Nationals based at the Mercure WestWaters Entertainment Complex in Caroline Springs on the 24th - 27th of April 2025.

  The BMW Clubs Australia Nationals is a chance for members of BMW car clubs across Australia to meet up and enjoy each other's company and attend some great events. The BMW Nationals are run every 2 years with a different State/Territory hosting the event each time.

  Please see the BMW Club Nationals website for more information.

  **You MUST register on the Nationals website to attend!**

  We’ll organise a trip from Canberra for those wanting to convoy together to the Nationals. In addition to your Nationals registration, please register your interest in this event for our visilibity and to help coordinate closer to the event.

  The BMW Nationals are great fun. The events, motorsport and sight seeing are awesome.... And it's alway great to catch up with old friends and make new ones along the way!

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• 40 years of BMW Car Club Canberra

  • Start
    2 Jun 2025
  • End
    17 Jul 2025
  • Location
    Germany

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  The year 1985 was a special one for some. 

  For a select group of Ken-Behrens, this marked to the formation of the BMW Car Club ACT. From humble beginnings we have grown into a bigger group of enthusiasts and broadened the scope of what we as a collective can achieve.

  
  

  
  

  40th Anniversary Celebrations

  Whilst this is still a little over 3 years away, it will be an EPIC celebration that will need some serious planning. We are inviting you to be part of it and welcome any suggestions.

  Dates are not set in stone, merely a placeholder to get the ball rolling. 

  There will be local celebrations however, we intend to put together an itinerary for the trip of a lifetime to Munich, the birthplace of BMW.

  Some of the not to be missed activities:

  - BMW Welt

  - BMW Museum

  - BMW Group Classic

  - Tour of BMW Classic Museum

  There's plenty more to see and do in Germany and we intend to make the most of such an amazing trip. Some ideas so far:

  - Munich tours

  - Neuschwanstein Castle

  - Track time at Nurburgring - Think: The BMW M Nordschleife experience or similar

  - Hockenheimring tour

  - Autobahn drives

  - Visit to the Augustiner-Bräu brewery in Munich. Established in 1328, it is Munich's oldest independent brewery.

  - Zugspitze

  - Porsche and Mercedes Museum tours

  If any of this interests you, please register your interest. 

  
  

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