RACV Classic Showcase. 17th May 2009.

[Rated M]

RACV and AOMC present the:

2009 Classic Showcase
NEW DATE >>17 May 2009 <<NEW DATE
Flemington racecourse, Members Carpark.

(Melways 28G12)

Our BMWCCV display allocation holds approximately 30 cars.
http://www.aomc.asn.au/images/B&Eplan09.pdf

We need a registration of interest to guage whether we need to ask for a larger allotment.
IF YOU INTEND TO BE A CHALLENGER FOR THE "BEST CAR OVER ALL" FOR THIS SERIES YOU NEED TO REGISTER YOUR INTEREST.
SIMPLY POST A REPLY. WE WILL RESPOND.
This will be a huge family event and turnout.
Entry fees and display fees will apply. We will be group booking as a club forwarding your entry fees, and we are planning to provide a spit roast lunch or BBQ food and refreshments. (subject to approval of the event management)
Judging criteria and entry fees will be announced at the next monthly meeting at the Tower Hotel on the 6th April 2009.

Display vehicle entry from 9.30am.
Public entry from 10.30am.
Awards presented at 2pm.
Show closes at 3.30pm.

[ANILE8]

I'm interested. Put me down.

[tjm535]

I will be there.

[BARLOWEJ]

Hi David,

I will be glad to attend this event with my car.

(2 People)

Regards..Josh

[TMQ]

ill be there but unfortunately ill be with Dad displaying a classic Mercedes

[Sirg]

Will be working this day so sorry can not make the event. Best luck to you all.

[BARLOWEJ]

Hi David,

Paul & Katrina will also attend this event in one of there 7 series.

Regards...Josh

[Leo_328i]

Can it be any sort of BMW we wish to put on display or does it need to be special?

[NUFC 67]

Hi Ned,

I would like to put my BMW forward, would you let me know if they are just looking for classic's.

Cheer's Jimmy.

[dmurton]

I'm keen (assuming the car is in one piece after the GP!):)

David

[M3E92Junkie]

I'll be keen to attend. Please send me updates to this event.

[admin]

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[bigmc]

Hello everyone,put me in Ned, the car needs a polish.
Steve

[GRANDSON]

I am interested in attending and would like to be kept informed.

Doug Read.

[Charles BS]

I would like to attend if there is space available. Can you please keep let me know what time wew are required.

Regards Charles

[bigmc]

Sorry Dave i have to cancel the 17th May maybe someone else can get a spot now.
Free trip to Sydney and accomadation,i will get to a meeting soon when available.
regards

[rodbmw2002]

please add 2 cars for Caroline and I please David.
Rodney.

[GRANDSON]

Just checking you have me down for this event

[Rated M]

This RACV event is a practice run for the COE.
We have space for 30 cars. First in best dressed, as per this forum and emails, and I shall give up my spot to a member if we reach 31.
This is a dry run for the COE new organisers as we need to plan the series carefully. Concept is pretty much sorted, details to go. Still putting the team together. Event Commander Scotty Muir and Max Chester are doing all the fine tuning. Ken Lee and I will arrange the Judging and training of same. Tony Whelan is registration and Scoring.
Announcements shortly. I know it's getting close people but we are all under the hammer. We have not yet reached 30 and I'll get the names up soon.
Including me there are replies totalling 13 on these forums so we still have room for 17 cars less my email RSVP's which is only a few. My feeling is we will get 30.

[Alpina SAM]

Plus one car for me!!!!!!! Not sure which one yet

[bmsixer]

I will be there - 4 adults total.

1988 E24 M635 CSI Diamond Schwartz.

Max Chester

[OzSammy]

I'll bring my car for display and I'll talk to dad about bringing one of his cars to enter.

Cheers,
Sam.

[Rated M]

RACV Classic Showcase / British and European Show

In case you missed it, here's what our Editor, Graeme Eime had to say about last year
"This particular event held annually at Flemington Racecourse is one of the premium classic car shows. It is also the annual Show-n-shine for the Mercedes Benz Club and some 300+ cars turned out for them. In return we had only around 20 members that turned up for the day with their well prepared cars. Ruthie (last years winner with her Isetta had pride of place in the show area with Tim Whiting as a partner. Tim decided to enter the best classic car in show competion to see how many points his car could attract in an open competition - these points will then be compared to our club show-n-shine points for comparative purposes.

It was a magnificent day weather wise but just a tad too hot so the club marquee was extremely handy. We had a fine mix of cars from 2002’s through E30’s, E30 racing cars, E46, 1 series, E90 and X5. This was the last event for Ruthie and Howdie as the Air Force has transferred Howdie back to Brisbane. We believe Ruthie is to become the editor for the QLD car club so I am sure we will hear from them from time to time.

I recommend this show to members and truly hope we have more attendees in 2009. There is a wide range of British and European cars on show - you can easily spend 3-4 hours wandering around looking plus the excellent food stalls and coffee outlets are in abundance.

Ed"


All I can say is this is filling up fast and you need to register asap. Ballarat BMW Club have asked to enter also and if you don't confirm by pm 13th May we will give the spaces remaining to Ballarat.

[tjm535]

Ned put me down for 2 cars.

[Rated M]

Please remember we have a maximum of 30 cars.
Replies received and more coming. Will search emails tomorrow and add more as I go along..
Scotty "The Event Commander" will let you all know prices. Looks like the majority want a slap up feed, Spit Roast.

Here's a list of car's and interested parties that have responded.
Could you all please let us know what the missing details are to complete the list.

Dave Cheong E30 Alpina C2 2.5 Zinnobarot >>>>>>>>>>>>>>display>>>>>>>>2 adults
TJM535 325is >>>>>>>>>>> display>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> No catering.
TJM535 M535i (weather permitting)/judging or e30 track car >>>display Nil catering
Max Chester '88 E24 M635 CSI Diamond Schwartz. >>>>>>>>>>judging>>>>> 4 adults.
OzSammy '87 E30 M3 Zinnobarot >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>display>>>>>>>>>how many to eat?
Alpina Sam E34 /car details >>>>>>>>>>>> judging>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> 2 adults
Alpina Sam E34 /car details >>>>>>>>>>>> judging
Grandson, '86 E24 Zinnobarot >>>>>>>>>>>>>judging>>>>>>>>>1 adult possibly 2
Rod Bateman '74 2002, Alpinweiss >>>>>>>>>>judging>>>>>>>>>>1 adult.
Caroline Bateman e39 528 Touring Estoril >>>>>>judging>>>>>>>>>>1 adult
Quinton '88 E24 635csi Diamond Schwartz. how many for catering?
James Leahy ZM4 Coupe CarbonSchwarz >>>>judging>>>>>>>>>>>>>>1 adult
Josh Barlowe '85 E23 M745i Bronzitbeige>>>>>>>>>>judging>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>2 adults
Katrina Vojinov '85 E23 Zobelbraun >>>>>>>>>>>>>>judging>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>1 adults
Paul Caruso '86 E23 M745i Alpinweiss >>>>>>>>>>judging>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> 1 adult
NUFC ' 98 E36 M3 Estoril>>>>>>>>>>>>>>judging>>>>>>>>>1 adult, 2 child.
David Murton '81 E21 323i JPS Schwarz >>>>>judging>>>>>>>>>>>>2 adult.
Charles BS '86 E24 Colour: Schwartz >>>>>>>>>>judging>>>>>>>>> No Spit, eating with the kids.
M3E92Junkie E92 M3 Coupe M-DCT, Space Grey .>>>>> judging >>>>>2 Adult
TonyWhelan, E66 760Li, Toledo Blue. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>judging>>>>>3 Adult.
Ken Lee '08 E87 120d white >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>judging,>>>> 2 adult
CaterM '87 E30 M3 "EVO" Diamondschwarz" >>>>>>>>>>display>>>>> 1 adult
Keith Olsen, '74 E3 3.0si "Rubinrot" >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Judging, >>>>3 adults 2 children.
Wasa, E39 540i Estoril Blue, >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>display >>>>>1 adult.
Chris Shaw, '77 E21 320 Reseda Green >>>>>>>>>>>>>display >>>>>1 Adult.
Chris Shaw, '90 E34 M5 Sterling Silver display >>>>>>>>display
GAZ '95 E36 m3,Silver >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> display>>>>>>1 Adult
Rubyblack '77 E24 Koralrot>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>display>>>>>>> Nil catering

[Tony Whelan]

NED,

You should have received my email stating that I wish to have the E66 760Li judged, colour Toledo Blue. Also Judy & Stephen Shrimpton and myself will be there on the day for catering purposes.

Regards,

[Alpina SAM]

Hi Ned

2 x cars entering judging 2 x Eats

Please remember we have a maximum of 30 cars.
Replies received and more coming. Will search emails tomorrow and add more as I go along..
Scotty "The Event Commander" will let you all know prices. Looks like the majority want a slap up feed, Spit Roast.

Here's a list of car's and interested parties that have responded.
Could you all please let us know what the missing details are to complete the list.

Dave Cheong E30 Alpina C2 2.5 Zinnobarot > display only. 3 adults
TJM535 ???? car??? display or judging?? how many for catering?
TJM535 ???? car??? display or judging?? how many for catering?
Max Chester '88 E24 M635 CSI Diamond Schwartz. >display/judging? 4 adults.
OzSammy E30 M3 Zinnobarot display??? how many to eat?
Alpina Sam E34 x 2 Judging. Eats x 2
Grandson, presuming an Ohtwo, how many for catering Doug?
Rod Bateman Ohtwo?? eats??? any guests guys???
Caroline Bateman E36?? how many for catering?
Quinton '88 E24 635csi Diamond Schwartz. how many for catering?
James Leahy ZM4 Coupe CarbonSchwarz how many for catering?
Josh Barlowe car??colour???how many for catering?
Paul Caruso car??colour???how many for catering?
Jimmy Turnbull E36 M3 Estoril??? and Michelle, how many for catering?
David Murton car??colour???how many for catering?
Charles BS car??colour???how many for catering?
M3E92Junkie car??colour???how many for catering?
TonyWhelan, E66 760Li, Toledo Blue. enter comp. 3 total.

[ANILE8]

Judging
1 x Food

[Alpina SAM]

Entry fees and display fees will apply. As we're a new event co-ordination team we haven't had a lot of time to organise ourselves for this event & it will be a practice run for future COE days.

We will have a spit roast lunch, provided we have enough numbers confirming by CoB Wednesday the 13th and will have refreshments.

We have only been allocated room for 30 cars & the spaces are filling fast with only around 10 positions left. From here in it's first in best dressed so to speak. We require all registrations to be in no later than CoB Thursday 14th.

BMWCCV Entry details:
Spit Roast Lunch & drinks:
Members $15.00
Non Members $17.50


RACV Entry details:
Display vehicle entry from 9.30am.
Public entry from 10.30am.
Awards presented at 2pm.
Show closes at 3.30pm.

Admission: $15 pay on the day per car. (including driver and passenger)
Spectators: $12 (kids under 16 free)


http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh196/alpinasam/BEplan09.jpg

[whiteknight]

We Will be there, two for lunch, 1 car for judging
Ken and Marilyn Lee

[CATERM]

Thanks Dave, sorry for the late notice, I'll attend with the E30M3, display only.

[dmurton]

The Car 1981 E21 323i JPS

For Catering 2.

cheers

David

[x2002]

David,

did you see the email we sent you about writing an article for the mag about your car.

regards Graeme

[Charles BS]

Number 16, Charles BS, Car: 1986 E24 Colour: Schwartz (Black) No Spit, eating with the kids.


Please remember we have a maximum of 30 cars.
Replies received and more coming. Will search emails tomorrow and add more as I go along..
Scotty "The Event Commander" will let you all know prices. Looks like the majority want a slap up feed, Spit Roast.

Here's a list of car's and interested parties that have responded.
Could you all please let us know what the missing details are to complete the list.

Dave Cheong E30 Alpina C2 2.5 Zinnobarot > display only. 3 adults
TJM535 ???? car??? display or judging?? how many for catering?
TJM535 ???? car??? display or judging?? how many for catering?
Max Chester '88 E24 M635 CSI Diamond Schwartz. >display/judging? 4 adults.
OzSammy E30 M3 Zinnobarot display??? how many to eat?
Alpina Sam E34 /car details ?? judging/display? 2 adults
Alpina Sam E34 /car details ?? judging/display???eats????
Grandson, presuming an Ohtwo, how many for catering Doug?
Rod Bateman Ohtwo?? eats??? any guests guys???
Caroline Bateman E36?? how many for catering?
Quinton '88 E24 635csi Diamond Schwartz. how many for catering?
James Leahy ZM4 Coupe CarbonSchwarz how many for catering?
Josh Barlowe car??colour???how many for catering?
Paul Caruso car??colour???how many for catering?
Jimmy Turnbull E36 M3 Estoril??? and Michelle, how many for catering?
David Murton car??colour???how many for catering?
Charles BS car??colour???how many for catering?
M3E92Junkie E92 M3 Coupe M-DCT, Space Grey . display orjudging, how many for catering?
TonyWhelan, E66 760Li, Toledo Blue. enter comp. 3 total.
Ken Lee '08 E87 120d white judging, 2 total
CaterM '87 E30 M3 "EVO" Diamondschwarz" display. 1 total.

[rodbmw2002]

Yes I will be bringing my white 2002, Caroline will have her e39 528 touring estorial blue. both for food as well please. also may have the e36 with another driver but will not know for a day or 2.

[GazM3]

any space left? car is back on road now

[Rated M]

Gaz, spaces available up to 30 total, 22 confirmed so far.

[Tony Whelan]

Dear NED,

Just letting you know my car is 2003, E66 760Li, Toledo Blue. 3 for lunch.

Regards,

[M3E92Junkie]

Number 16, Charles BS, Car: 1986 E24 Colour: Schwartz (Black) No Spit, eating with the kids.

display only. 2 for catering

[wasa]

Count me in.

E39 540i Estoril Blue, display only, for 1 adult.

[Rated M]

Please remember we have a maximum of 30 cars.
24 now confirmed. 2 tentative.

I shall update with details you have all provided later tonight from some replies received, Thanks guys, and more coming. Will search emails tomorrow and add more as I go along.
Scotty "The Event Commander" will let you all know prices. Looks like the majority want a slap up feed, Spit Roast.

Here's a list of car's and interested parties that have responded.
Could you all please let us know if you haven't already, what the missing details are to complete the list.

Dave Cheong E30 Alpina C2 2.5 Zinnobarot > display only. 2 adults
TJM535 325is just for display, No catering required.
TJM535 either M535i judging(weather permitting) or e30 track car/display no catering.
Max Chester '88 E24 M635 CSI Diamond Schwartz. >display/judging? 4 adults.
OzSammy E30 M3 Zinnobarot display??? how many to eat?
Alpina Sam E34 /car details ?? judging/display? 2 adults
Alpina Sam E34 /car details ?? judging/display???eats????
Grandson, presuming an Ohtwo, how many for catering Doug?
Rod Bateman Ohtwo?? eats??? any guests guys???
Caroline Bateman E36?? how many for catering?
Quinton '88 E24 635csi Diamond Schwartz. how many for catering?
James Leahy ZM4 Coupe CarbonSchwarz how many for catering?
Josh Barlowe car??colour???how many for catering?
Paul Caruso car??colour???how many for catering?
Jimmy Turnbull E36 M3 Estoril??? and Michelle, how many for catering?
David Murton car??colour???how many for catering?
Charles BS car??colour???how many for catering?
M3E92Junkie E92 M3 Coupe M-DCT, Space Grey . display orjudging, how many for catering?
TonyWhelan, E66 760Li, Toledo Blue. enter comp. 3 total.
Ken Lee '08 E87 120d white judging, 2 total
CaterM '87 E30 M3 "EVO" Diamondschwarz" display. 1 total.
Keith Olsen, '74 E3 3.0si "Calypsorot"??? display?? 3 adults 2 children.
Wasa, E39 540i Estoril Blue, display only, for 1 adult.
Chris Shaw, E21 3201 Alpina display 1 Adult.
Chris Shaw, tentative E34 M5 display ???1 Adult. TBA

[GazM3]

count me in my sunday commitments have now been cleared.

26 Gary G, E36 M3, silver, display, 1 Adult for catering,

Is there any washing facilities there just incase its wet for the road trip?

[ANILE8]

Good to see you have priorities right now.

There are a number of coin operated car wash facilities in Mt Alexander Rd.

[Rated M]

we usually each bring a bucket and usual additives, chamois etc. Water is available near the toilets.

we are up to 29/30 in the Reserved places.
There may be some who can't make it and if you are interested please let us know if you wish to be on the standby list.

Please remember we have a maximum of 30 cars in the allotment.
Replies received and more coming. Will search emails tomorrow and add more as I go along..
Scotty "The Event Commander" will let you all know prices. Looks like the majority want a slap up feed, Spit Roast.

Here's a list of car's and interested parties that have responded.
Could you all please let us know what the missing details are to complete the list.

RESERVE PLACES.

Ned E30 Alpina C2 2.5 Zinnobarot >>>>>>>>>>>>>>display>>>>>>>>>>2 adults
TJM535 325is >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> display>>>>>>> No catering.
TJM535 M535i (weather permitting)/judging (or e30 track car/display>>>> Nil catering
Max Chester '88 E24 M635 CSI Diamond Schwartz. >>judging>>>>>>>>>>>> 4 adults.
OzSammy '87 E30 M3 Zinnobarot >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>display>>>>>>>how many to eat?
Alpina Sam '89 E34 Alpina B10 3.5 Diamantschwarz>>>judging
Alpina Sam '89 E34 535is AlpineWeib>>>>>>>>>>>>> judging >>>>>>>>>>>> 2 adults
Grandson, '86 E24 Zinnobarot >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>judging>>>>>>1 adult possibly 2
Rod Bateman '76 2002, Chamonix >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>judging>>>>>>>>>>>>>>1 adult.
Caroline Bateman '98 E39 528 Touring Estoril >>>>>>display>>>>>>>>>>>>>>1 adult
Caroline Bateman '96 E36 318i Alpinweiss >>>>>>>>>judging>>>>>>>>>>>>>>1 adult
James Leahy ZM4 Coupe CarbonSchwarz >>>>>>>>>judging>>>>>>>>>>>>>>1 adult
Josh Barlowe '85 E23 M745i Bronzitbeige>>>>>>>>>>judging>>>>>>>>>>>>>2 adults
Katrina Vojinov '85 E23 Zobelbraun >>>>>>>>>>>>>>judging>>>>>>>>>>>>>1 adult
Paul Caruso '86 E23 M745i Alpinweiss >>>>>>>>>>>>judging>>>>>>>>>>>>> 1 adult
NUFC ' 98 E36 M3 Estoril>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>judging>>>>>>>>1 adult, 2 child.
Charles BS '86 E24 Colour: Schwartz >>>>>>>>>>>>judging>>>>>>>>>>> Nil Catering.
M3E92Junkie E92 M3 Coupe M-DCT, Space Grey .>>>>> judging >>>>>>>>>>>2 Adult
TonyWhelan, E66 760Li, Toledo Blue. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>judging>>>>>>>>>>>3 Adult.
Ken Lee '08 E87 120d white >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>judging,>>>>>>>>>> 2 adult
CaterM '87 E30 M3 "EVO" Diamondschwarz" >>>>>>>>>>display>>>>>>>>>>> 1 adult
Keith Olsen, '74 E3 3.0si "Rubinrot" >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Judging, >>>>3 adults 2 children.
Wasa, E39 540i Estoril Blue, >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>display >>>>>>>>>>>>1 adult.
Chris Shaw, '77 E21 320 Reseda Green >>>>>>>>>>>>>display >>>>>>>>>>>>1 Adult.
Chris Shaw, '90 E34 M5 Sterling Silver display >>>>>>>>display
GAZ '95 E36 m3,Silver >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> display>>>>>>>>>>>>1 Adult
Rubyblack '77 E24 Koralrot>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>display>>>>>>>>>> Nil catering
David O'Dwyer '94 E31 840 CI Calypsorot >>>>>>>>>>> judging>>>>>>>>>>>>1 adult.
Matthew Phillips '71 3.0 cs (E9). >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> display >>>>>>>>> No catering.



STANDBY RESERVE PLACES. If one of the 30 can't make it or if you wish to be a tentative take up due to weather.

.David Murton '81 E21 323i JPS Schwarz >>>>>>>>>>judging>>>>>>>>>>>>>>2 adult.
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BOM Predictions

[B]Forecast for Saturday
Cloudy. Scattered showers, mainly over southern and eastern suburbs. Winds west to southwesterly averaging up to 40 km/h tending westerly up to 25 km/h later in the evening.

Forecast for Sunday
Forecast for Sunday
Cloudy. Isolated showers. Winds southwesterly averaging up to 20 km/h.
City Shower or two.

[matphill]

If there is still space I'd like to come along for display only. No catering required. 1971 3.0 cs (E9). Cheers Matthew Phillips

[Rated M]

reserve spot done.

[rodbmw2002]

Dave, The details are incorrect for my 02, its a 1976 and the color is chamonix.
Rod

[Rated M]

Dave, The details are incorrect for my 02, its a 1976 and the color is chamonix.
Rod

Done, was guessing coz you did not tell me. :brow:
Thanks.

[Alpina SAM]

89' E34 Alpina B10 3.5 Diamantschwarz-Metallic
89' E34 535is AlpineWeib



Seating will be limited so anyone coming along that feels as though the may need a sit down I recommend bring a foldout chair for yourself.

[dmurton]

The JPS fuel pump died last night, so ufortunately it can not make it. I'll still be there with 2 for lunch, but no display.

David

[Rated M]

The JPS fuel pump died last night, so ufortunately it can not make it. I'll still be there with 2 for lunch, but no display.

David
pm me with the chassis number, I might have a pump.

[wasa]

So what are arrival details tomorrow? Do we just go to the members carpark gate, pay the entry and head towards the BMW allotment?

I've never been to any sort of car show before as a participant so i dont know what the deal is...

[Rated M]

So what are arrival details tomorrow? Do we just go to the members carpark gate, pay the entry and head towards the BMW allotment?

I've never been to any sort of car show before as a participant so i dont know what the deal is...

Warren,
have you seen the map?
http://www.bmwccv.com.au/forums/showpost.php?p=1958&postcount=29
I've never been to this event either but that's about it. Arrive between 9:30 10 ish. BMWCCV Judging for our group will start approx 11:00 am.
Register at our stand for lunch etc. when you get there .

[wasa]

yea, i saw the map. I just want sure if there was anything more to it like passes or lists of names at the gate etc. Kinda sounded too simple!

No probs, see you there tmrw.

[Rated M]

Entry to the event, as far as RACV is concerned, we are all for display only, or you will be charged extra for entering the RACV judged competition " Car of the Show Award $20" when you pay the entry fee.
RACV Entry details:
Display vehicle entry from 9.30am.
Public entry from 10.30am.
Awards presented at 2pm.
Show closes at 3.30pm.

Admission: $15 pay on the day per car. (including driver and passenger)
Spectators: $12 (kids under 16 free)

We are doing our own BMWCCV judging as a practice run for the upcoming COE. There will be some small BMWCCV trophies awarded for class winners for this event similar to this design (provided there are at least 3 competing in the class, or we will look into producing a winner certificate if 2 or less enter a class)

BMWCCV Entry details:
Spit Roast Lunch & drinks (included for entrant):
Members $15.00
Non Members $17.50

[TMQ]

sorry to ask a really basic question but myself and Dad are coming in two cars to have a looksie for a couple of hours then i have to leave for another event, so my question is can we just rock up at about 1030 tomorrow and get our cars inside the display carpark? and then leave when we have to?

cheers
taylor

[Rated M]

Not sure what you mean. Please pm me.

[Rated M]

The morning started off grey and errr shall I say.... a little moist. I had washed the car at about 2:00am and tried to get some sleep before picking up Leo and then we went across town to assist event commander Scott and Natalie to transport gear for set up. The wipers were on the whole trip flicking grotty road grime and drizzle off the windscreen. Need to invent a wiper for the whole car aaaargggh! Did not get time to even wipe it over at the event.
Otherwise the grey lifted by the time we arrived at Scotty's and we had a clear run back to Flemington. Saw lots of old cars heading in that general direction. 33 BMW's made it to our allotment and approx 50 people were apparently enjoying what was a great turnout. Will leave the details for the Mag write up.
Thanks to all who seem to materialise and pitch in. Thanks also to Judges and volunteers Scott, Max, Tony, Judy, Michelle, Rob, Dani, Chris and Danii, David, Ken, Marilyn, Taylor, Leo Sam, Keith, Chris and everyone for turning out to make it a great BMW Club day. All is looking well and very exciting for the upcoming COE if this was anything to go by. New members and some old ones rejoining again is all good news. Food was great (thanks Cristy's Spit Roast) and feedback on all efforts was good, please post your comments here.

There will be a debrief on the event with the organising sub committee to ensure we are doing the best we can for the COE. Tony will post up results soon. Please share your pics and if you need to know how, here's how to get these large images up.
http://www.bmwccv.com.au/forums/showthread.php?t=428

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[GazM3]

was a great day. glad the weather held off too.

[TMQ]

was a good day..sorry i had to leave early

[Tony Whelan]

Dear Everyone,

What a great day was had by all that attended the practice run for Celebration of Excellence 2009.

Below are the final results as promised.

Regards,

[Alpina SAM]

What a great day, from the time we arrived just after 9am to time of departure 4pm the day just flew by. I can't believe I didn't even have time to take any pics myself. There was a great turnout from many of the clubs & The BMWCCV display was of a very high standard overall, a sign of great things to come from us.

I wish to thank everyone that made the effort despite an initially grim forecast to come & show off their fine cars had a great day.

Thanks especially to our support team, judges & Ned that helped to make this event come off.

We would like to hold a post event catch up/eats somewhere so that we can get some feedback as to how to improve for our next effort. We have a great sponsor being Sonax & will be looking at some interesting locations for future events.

[Rated M]

Click on the pics to enlarge.

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David O'Dwyer Class: Early 90's
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Paul Caruso: Class: Mid 80's
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Max Chester Class:E24 6's.
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Rod Bateman Class: Ohtooze.

[rodbmw2002]

Hi just a couple of ideas for the next COE / show and shine events.

First off, the arrangement of the cars ... when you went past the mercedes area the cars were all organised into model / years. When viewing our club the cars were all mixed in together "carpark like". I propose, as the club had a list of the attending cars they could have been arranged in some sort of order ... oldest to youngest or even in ascending order. ie 02, e21, e30, etc. or e12, e28, e34 etc in case of 5 series, so the average passer-by could see the natural progression in the marque.

Secondly, in past years the cars being judged had a little check list as a sticker on the windscreen ... so at a glance the owner (or attendee) of the car would know if judging had been completed. Personally, on the day I was unsure of which car (as i was looking after 2) had been finished or not, and as a result some of the other cars I had wished to see had already left for the day.

Thirdly, I noted some talk from others of what the actual judging criteria is. Are we judging originality, cleanliness, condition or effort put in ... OR a combination of all? I was informed some judges were critical of non-original equipment on vehicles, ie non genuine replacement parts or upgrade options.

[Alpina SAM]

Hi just a couple of ideas for the next COE / show and shine events.

First off, the arrangement of the cars ... when you went past the mercedes area the cars were all organised into model / years. When viewing our club the cars were all mixed in together "carpark like". I propose, as the club had a list of the attending cars they could have been arranged in some sort of order ... oldest to youngest or even in ascending order. ie 02, e21, e30, etc. or e12, e28, e34 etc in case of 5 series, so the average passer-by could see the natural progression in the marque.

Secondly, in past years the cars being judged had a little check list as a sticker on the windscreen ... so at a glance the owner (or attendee) of the car would know if judging had been completed. Personally, on the day I was unsure of which car (as i was looking after 2) had been finished or not, and as a result some of the other cars I had wished to see had already left for the day.

Thirdly, I noted some talk from others of what the actual judging criteria is. Are we judging originality, cleanliness, condition or effort put in ... OR a combination of all? I was informed some judges were critical of non-original equipment on vehicles, ie non genuine replacement parts or upgrade options.

Thanks for Feedback Rod,

Unfortunately due to unforeseen circumstances we were not able to marshall vehicles on the day into any organised display, this will not be the case for future events & we plan to have a more structured presentation. Perhaps arranged by series rather than age groups:
02s,
3,
5,
6 & 8,
7,
Roadsters & M Coupes,

Please keep in mind this was a dry run for future events. We will be running training sessions for judges & setting out standards & guidelines for scoring which will help make the judging process as fair as possible.

To my knowledge we are not running a Concours event, so therefore non standard modifications etc should not be penalised or effect scoring. We are looking at overall presentation, cleanliness, condition & some form of vehicle display (fact sheet or sign etc). This will be outlined in more detail prior to future events.

[Rated M]

well said Scott. We did try to move cars but some didnot want to move as they had cleaned their cars where they stood and moving them would mean the uncleaned part of their tyres would show..........:eek:
just shows how serious you guys are and how the series will be terrific.

I shall try to have the Trophy presentation for the Roving Club Monthly at the new Doncaster BMW Bundoora on 6th July.

That should be a great Club night. :999:

[andrew@southernbm]

We had a great time as well, :clap:

Good event, it was nice to catch up with old friends/customers who have moved onto other marques as well.

Keith's and my Kids liked it also.....

http://wasak.homeip.net/Images/RACVClassicShowCase2009/DSCF5021.JPG
Thanks Wasa

[wasa]

Good day. Well done.

Some pics:

http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u160/wasak11/RACV%202009%20Classic%20Showcase/DSCF4917.jpg
http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u160/wasak11/RACV%202009%20Classic%20Showcase/DSCF4919.jpg
http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u160/wasak11/RACV%202009%20Classic%20Showcase/DSCF4921.jpg
http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u160/wasak11/RACV%202009%20Classic%20Showcase/DSCF4922.jpg
http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u160/wasak11/RACV%202009%20Classic%20Showcase/DSCF4923.jpg
http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u160/wasak11/RACV%202009%20Classic%20Showcase/DSCF4924.jpg
http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u160/wasak11/RACV%202009%20Classic%20Showcase/DSCF4925.jpg
http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u160/wasak11/RACV%202009%20Classic%20Showcase/DSCF4926.jpg
http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u160/wasak11/RACV%202009%20Classic%20Showcase/DSCF4927.jpg
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http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u160/wasak11/RACV%202009%20Classic%20Showcase/DSCF5011.jpg

[dmurton]

Sorry it took so long, I only found the shots the other day. Here's a selection.

http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn226/dmurton/RACV/IMG_2667.jpg

http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn226/dmurton/RACV/IMG_2663.jpg

http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn226/dmurton/RACV/IMG_2659.jpg

http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn226/dmurton/RACV/IMG_2652.jpg

http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn226/dmurton/RACV/IMG_2640.jpg

http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn226/dmurton/RACV/IMG_2636.jpg

http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn226/dmurton/RACV/IMG_2630.jpg

http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn226/dmurton/RACV/IMG_2622.jpg

http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn226/dmurton/RACV/IMG_2612.jpg

http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn226/dmurton/RACV/IMG_2603.jpg

http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn226/dmurton/RACV/IMG_2624.jpg

http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn226/dmurton/RACV/IMG_2673.jpg

http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn226/dmurton/RACV/IMG_2677.jpg

http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn226/dmurton/RACV/IMG_2682.jpg

http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn226/dmurton/RACV/IMG_2549.jpg

http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn226/dmurton/RACV/IMG_2554.jpg

http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn226/dmurton/RACV/IMG_2565.jpg

http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn226/dmurton/RACV/IMG_2571.jpg

http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn226/dmurton/RACV/IMG_2580.jpg

http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn226/dmurton/RACV/IMG_2584.jpg

http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn226/dmurton/RACV/IMG_2600.jpg

Again, if anyone want the 'full images', please let me know. There are other shots as well, but too many to upload.

David