News and Events

Sunday, March 21: LA Autocross at Auto Club Speedway First LA Autocross of the 2010 Season !!!.........Earn points - win a Driving School !!!............................................. NEW - AX Twitter Feed - see Club Haus page. Sunday, April 11: ! ! 40th ANNIVERSARY PARTY ! ! Food, Vendors, RC Autocross, Trivia Contest, Friends, Memories and a wonderful display of 40 BMW's from 40 years. Maybe one of those cars will be yours? WE HAVE HOLES IN OUR DISPLAY - WE NEED YOUR CAR. Friday, April 23 - Sunday, April 25: Warner Springs Ranch Resort Personalize a weekend getaway with golfing, hiking, wineries, massages, spa treatments, swimming or just lazing around in the hot springs. Make it a weekend for the family, or a weekend for just the two of you.
March, 2010
Sunday, March 21: LA Autocross at Auto Club Speedway Sponsored by Hooters.

The 2010 Los Angeles Chapter Autocross season starts today!!

Registration is easier than ever - so do it now.

This year there will be a point system in place - points for attending, points for winning, placing and showing, and points for membership. Get the most points for the year and WIN a great prize.

Additional information on Page 2 of the registration form, and on the Club Haus page.

NEW - AX Twitter Feed - see Club Haus page.


Auto Club Speedway Auto Club Speedway
9300 Cherry Ave, Fontana, CA 92335
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Autocross Registration - 2010
Pay online, and Email registration info.
Contact: Randall Harris
Saturday, March 27 - Sunday, March 28: San Diego Chapter Autocross
Autocross at Qualcomm West Lot
Gates open at 6:30, registration begins at 7. For this event they will accept 80 entries, with BMWs given preference. The events usually fill up before 7AM, if you want to drive get there early! For details about the event, see the San Diego Chapter Web Site.

Learn about the 2010 Membership Drive. (link below)

Qualcomm Stadium West Lot 9449 Friars Road
San Diego, CA 92108
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2010 Membership Drive
Sign up new members - win stuff !
April, 2010
Thursday, April 1: All German Auto Driving Clinic Sign ups are now open for their Spring Drive Clinic Willow Springs Raceway 760-738-4626
allgermanauto.com
All German Auto Driving Clinic
Not a BMW CCA event
Friday, April 9: Driving School - Buttonwillow - 1 day
Hosted by the Central California Chapter.

A perfect day to call in sick!

Learn about the 2010 Membership Drive. (link below)



Click here for more information.
2010 Membership Drive
Sign up new members - win stuff !
Sunday, April 11: ! ! 40th ANNIVERSARY PARTY ! !
This Chapter held its first meeting on April 17, 1970. Were you there? Do you know where that meeting was held?

From the first small gathering of proud 1600 and 2002 owners, we've grown 200 fold.

Whether you've been a member for 40 years or 4 months, you don't want to miss this celebration.

The day starts at 9:30 AM with a scenic tour through the foothills. Returning to BMW of Monrovia about 11 AM, you can try your hand at a radio-controlled car autocross, check out the vendors, read old copies of the Whispering Bomb and have a bite to eat.

Do you have a BMW from the 1970's?, 1980's?, 1990's?, 2000's? We are looking for one car from each of our 40 years to display. If you think your car should be in the line up, complete the registration form below and send it in.

Pre-Registration is HIGHLY recommended. If we don't know you're coming, we won't have enough food or radio controlled cars for you.

BMW of Monrovia 1425 Mountain Avenue
Monrovia, CA 91016
40th Anniversary Registration
Contact: Event Info
Friday, April 23 - Sunday, April 25: Warner Springs Ranch Resort
Enjoy a stress free weekend at the historic Warner Springs Ranch, nestled in the rolling foothills of Palomar Mountain.

The chapter has reserved a block of rooms at the special group price of $118 (including tax) per night.

With tons of activities in and around the resort, you can do as much or as little as you like. Sleep in in your cozy casitas or watch the sun rise from your patio.

Start the weekend early and join the group for a wine tasting and tour Friday afternoon at Shadow Mountain Vineyard.

A Saturday evening BBQ is scheduled to give everyone a change to get together.

Some activities required advanced reservations (i.e.: golf, guided horse back rides, spa treatments) and some are spur-of-the-moment (i.e.: swimming, mountain drives, tennis).

MORE INFO on pages 2 and 3 of the registration form.



Warner Springs Ranch Northern San Diego County (Inland)
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Warner Springs Resort Weekend
May, 2010
Saturday, May 8: SD Autocross - Qualcomm West Lot San Diego Chapter Autocross: Registration will be $60, we will take 100 cars with the first 20 non BMWs given a spot. Qualcomm Stadium West Lot 9449 Friars Road
San Diego, CA 9210
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Saturday, May 15 - Sunday, May 16: Driving Schools, Car Control Clinic, Tire Rack Street Survival, Club Race
Pick and chose the events best suited for your skill level. Come one day or come both days.

Attend a Driving School while your spouse or child attends the Car Control Clinic (Sat) or a Tire Rack Street Survival class (Sun).

When you aren't driving, you can watch the Club Racers - it's much more exciting to watch racing live instead of on TV.

Participate in the Work-a-Day, Play-a-Day program and get a full day of driving at a 50% discount. Plus you can pay online.

Everyone thinks they're a good driver - but everyone thinks the other drivers are idiots. Make sure you really are a good driver, not a delusional idiot.

Continuing Education - Good for Everyone.



Auto Club Speedway 9300 Cherry Ave
Fontana
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Auto Club Speedway Driving Events Registration
Register for Driving Schools, Car Control Clinic and
Sunday, May 16: Tire Rack Street Survival Every year, over 5,000 teenagers die in car accidents, accounting for more than 40 percent of fatalities in that age bracket. Thousands more are hurt, many with permanently life-altering injuries.

BMW Car Club of America Foundation has partnered with Tire Rack to develop a non-profit, national driver education program aimed at teaching teens the skills they need to stay alive behind the wheel.

Tire Rack Street Survival® is an all-day driving program which uses both classroom and in-car instruction to provide young drivers with the real world experience they need to survive on the road. Using experienced instructors in a controlled environment, the students participate in a variety of exercises such as accident avoidance, skid recovery and emergency braking.

Open to any driver between the ages of 16 and 21. Students do not need to be BMW CCA members. Students should bring the car they normally drive.

The Tire Rack Street Survival® registration fee is only $60.

There are lots of videos on You Tube - just search for Tire Rack Street Survival.
Register Online Here Auto Club Speedway
Fontana, CA
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Friday, May 21 - Sunday, May 23: SANTA YNEZ WINE TOUR
A perennial favorite, the Wine Tour offers 1 or 2 nights in the Santa Ynez Valley plus breakfast(s), lunches, Saturday Banquet, and lots of great wineries.

Space is limited. Send your registration in now.

FAQ's are on the Club Haus page.

If you aren't subscribed to the Event Email list, go to the bottom of this page and sign up now to receive bi-monthly updates of all our events.


Santa Ynez Valley
Wine Tour 2010 - Application
Contact: Mike Ward
Saturday, May 22 - Sunday, May 23: Bimmerfest - 2010 Bimmerfest 2010, sponsored by HorsepowerFreaks, will be held on May 22, 2010 at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, CA!

Attendees of Bimmerfest are invited to come to California Speedway (Auto Club Speedway) in Fontana the next day to put to practical use all their cars' power enhancements and enjoy another day of BimmerFun.

If you want to work a few hours at the BMW CCA National booth, please contact us. You get credit for each new member you sign up. That will give you a good start towards winnig an M School at the BMW Performance Center, an entry to O'fest 2011 or a Valentine radar detector.

Learn about the 2010 Membership Drive. (link below)

Bimmerfest - 2010 The Rose Bowl
Pasadena, CA
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2010 Membership Drive
Sign up new members - win stuff !
Sunday, May 23: LA Chapter Autocross II
Registration available on line after March 21.

Auto Club Speedway 9300 Cherry Ave
Fontana, CA
Contact: Randall Harris
Sunday, May 23: San Diego Car Show, Contest & Auction The 2010 Jack Cavanaaugh Memorial Car Show, Clean
Car Contest & Charity Auction from 9:00 - 3:00
Spanish Landing across from the SD airport
Contact: Dennis Damon
(760) 598-8770
June, 2010
Saturday, June 12 - Sunday, June 13: Driving School and Club Race - Buttonwillow San Diego Chapter Click here for more information.
Saturday, June 26 - Sunday, June 27: SD Autocross - Qualcomm West Lot For More Information, go here 9449 Friars Road
San Diego, CA 92108
(Map)
July, 2010
No events scheduled
August, 2010
Friday, August 13: West Coast Summer Concours - 2010
Your host, the Central California Chapter of the BMW Car Club of America, is excited to announce that the Porsche and Mercedes clubs will be joining the event this year. Each club will have its own parking corral and judging areas.

This event was sold out last year. It will be even bigger and better this year.

Even if you don't want to enter your car, you still want to come out and spectate.

The Concours is the perfect lead in to the Monterey Historics week.

Learn about the 2010 Membership Drive. (link below)

Legends of the Autobahn 4860 Carmel Valley Road
Carmel, CA 93923-7936
(Map)
2010 Membership Drive
Sign up new members - win stuff !
Saturday, August 14 - Sunday, August 15: LA Chapter Autocross III and IV
Online registration available in June.



Streets of Willow Willow Springs
Rosamond, CA
(Map)
Contact: Randall Harris
September, 2010
Sunday, September 12: LA Chapter Autocross V
Online registration available in June.

Auto Club Speedway
Contact: Randall Harris
October, 2010
Friday, October 1 - Sunday, October 3: LA goes to LV
The Los Angeles Chapter will join with sister chapters to bring you a three-day driving event at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.

Car Control Clinics, Driving Schools, Club Racing, Instructor Training, Friday Invitational and more.

SAVE THE DATES - BRING THE FAMILY

Las Vegas Motor Speedway
November, 2010
Friday, November 5 - Sunday, November 7: Death Valley Tour Bask in moderate days and cool nights, visit Scotty's Castle, join the group for Sunday Brunch at the Furnace Ranch Inn with it's beautiful views of the Valley and the Panamint Mountains, play golf 200 feet below sea level, relax and enjoy the scenery, nature, stars and clean air.

Furnace Creek Ranch (Map)
Contact: Martin Hochman
December, 2010
Sunday, December 5: LA Chapter Autocross VI
Online registration available in September.

Auto Club Speedway
Contact: Randall Harris
January, 2011
No events scheduled
February, 2011
No events scheduled