Newsletter - November 2011

Club Meeting – 2^nd November.

Everyone attending has their say.  Review of the Show of Excellence with all the points scores.  Comments and reports of events, motorsport, technical, all sorts of lively discussion with questions and ideas from the members present.  Please come along and join in the discussion.  Our November Club Meeting is on at 7:30pm Wednesday evening 2^nd November at Tigers Club, Shop 16, Plaza Building, Sydney Markets, 250-318 Parramatta Road Homebush West.  If you wish to dine before the meeting, Tigers has a great Chinese Restaurant.  We dine from 6:30 to 7:30. 

Deadline Issue 4 Torque of the Town - Thursday 3^rd Nov

Please email those articles and photos to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it   As you already know, this will be Darren’s last issue.  Our thanks to Darren and we now have a new editor in chief.  Trevor Kilner has volunteered to take over Torque of the Town starting with Issue 1 of 2012.  Our thanks to Trevor for volunteering for this most important position and we are sure that he will take our journal in new and interesting directions.   

MotorKhana Round 2 - 20^th November Eastern Creek

Entries are open for this event.  It is great fun and you might actually learn something about car control in wet and slippery conditions.  No damage to your car.  Great for beginners.

BMW Club Christmas Picnic – Sunday 4^th December

Great drive to the home of Club Members.  Sausage sizzle and the rest including soft drinks will be supplied by the club.  Bring your own beer and wine.  Entry form attached and you must enter so that we can have lunch prepared. 

BMW Drivers Club NSW – AGM - Wednesday 7^th December

Our Annual General Meeting will be in board room of Freshmark, 1st Floor Markets Plaza, Sydney Markets, 250-318 Parramatta Road Homebush West.  Attend to hear reports of 2011 and elect a new committee for 2012.  There will be committee positions available and the nomination form is attached.  Please consider joining your committee and being involved in the management of your club.  After the AGM we will adjourn for dinner and the December Club meeting in Tigers Club.  Tigers Club is Shop 16, Plaza Building.  Tigers has a great Chinese Restaurant.   

BMW Club Annual Dinner – Saturday 25^th February 2012

Each year we celebrate our successes at our Annual Dinner.  We get together in February to reward the Motorsport Champions and the Excellent Club Members with great trophies and awards.  The 2011 Annual Dinner is at Checkers Resort at Terry Hills.  The theme is “Glitz and Glamour” for those who want to dress fancy for the evening.  Please reserve this date.  Entry forms will be on the website and in newsletters next month.

Historic Registration

Do you have an historic BMW?  That is one that is more than 30 years old and you only drive it occasionally.  Have you considered Historic Registration?  It is very inexpensive.  There is information on the Club Website and you can contact our Historic Registrar for all details.

Club Regalia and Merchandise

Feel like you are part of the Club by attending club events in a Club Shirt.  There are new club spray jackets and umbrellas. Check out and purchase merchandise on the website www.bmwclubnsw.asn.au in the very near future.  The merchandising department attends all events with merchandise for sale.  You can contact them on This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for special deals and to place orders.  There are some items of our previous range available at great savings.  See it all at the Show of Excellence.

  Classifieds   

Our website Classifieds is operating.  Members’ cars for sale can be advertised in the usual way.  If you have something for sale or are looking for a new car, go to the website classifieds department.

Bob Williams

President

BMW Drivers Club NSW

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Newsletter - Mid October 2011

Saturday Night - 29^th October    Time Warpt

On Saturday evening 29^th October we are going to a restaurant comedy theatre evening at the Burning Log, Dural Country Club, for an evening to reminisce the Rockie Horror Show.  The show “Time Warpt” will be great fun.  If you wish to join the fun contact The Burning Log Comedy Theatre Restaurant  phone them directly on 1300 843 564 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Let them know that you are with the BMW Club group.  

Sunday 30^th October – HISTORIC BMW SPECIAL EVENT

A special event for all BMWs that are more than 30 years old is now to be held in conjunction with the Show of Excellence on Sunday 30^th October.  We were forced by weather to reschedule the Show of Excellence so it is now sensible to combine the two events.

Sunday 30th October  -  BMW Club Show of Excellence 

Our annual BMW Show of Excellence is now rescheduled for Sunday 30th October in Silverwater Park.  That is now just over 1 week away.  All BMWs welcome to the best Show of BMW Excellence ever.  We want some of each model to enter and there are great trophies to be won for those who put in the effort and a great BMW day out for the rest of us.  Our club supporters and sponsors will be present and food will be looked after by our charity “Variety, the Childrens’ Charity” with sausage sizzles cakes coffee and drinks.

Wednesday 2^nd November – Club Meeting.

Everyone attending has their say.  Comments reports of events, motorsport, technical, all sorts of lively discussion with questions and ideas from the members present.  Please come along and join in the discussion.  Our October Club Meeting is on at 7:30pm Wednesday evening 2^nd November at Tigers Club, Shop 16, Plaza Building, Sydney Markets, 250-318 Parramatta Road Homebush West.  If you wish to dine before the meeting, Tigers has a great Chinese Restaurant.  We dine from 6:30 to 7:30. 

. Thursday 3^rd Nov Deadline Issue 4 Torque of the Town

Please email those articles and photos to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it   As you already know, this will be Darren’s last issue.  Our thanks to Darren but we need a new editor in chief.  Darren will train the new editor and there are two sub-editors Brad and Trevor to help.  WE MUST HAVE AN EDITOR.  If you can assist or know anyone who would like this very creative roll, please contact me.  No editor will mean no future Torque or the Town after this next issue.

20^th November Eastern Creek  MotorKhana Round 2 Eastern Creek

Entries are open for this event.  It is great fun and you might actually learn something about car control in wet and slippery conditions.  No damage to your car.  Great for beginners.

Sunday 4^th December – BMW Club Christmas Picnic

Great drive to the home of Club Members.  Sausage sizzle and the rest including soft drinks will be supplied by the club.  Bring your own beer and wine.  Entry form attached and you must enter so that we can have lunch prepared.

Wednesday 7^th December  - Annual General Meeting and December Club Meeting

The BMW Drivers Club Annual General Meeting will be in the board room of the Fresh Food Markets – The Plaza building Sydney Markets, 250-318 Parramatta Road Homebush West at 7PM.  Attend to hear reports of 2011 and elect a new committee for 2012.  There will be committee positions available and the nomination forms will be in the mail to you next month or can be found attached to this email.  Please consider joining your committee and being involved in the management of your club.  After the AGM we will adjourn for dinner and the December Club meeting in Tigers Club.  Tigers Club is Shop 16, Plaza Building and it has a great Chinese Restaurant.

Historic Registration

Do you have an historic BMW?  That is one that is more than 30 years old and you only drive it occasionally.  Have you considered Historic Registration?  It is very inexpensive.  There is information on the Club Website and you can contact our Historic Registrar for all details.

Club Regalia and Merchandise

Feel like you are part of the Club by attending club events in a Club Shirt.  There are new club spray jackets and umbrellas. Check out and purchase merchandise on the website www.bmwclubnsw.asn.au in the very near future.  The merchandising department attends all events with merchandise for sale.  You can contact them on This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for special deals and to place orders.  There are some items of our previous range available at great savings.  See it all at the Show of Excellence.

Classifieds   

Our website Classifieds is operating.  Members’ cars for sale can be advertised in the usual way.  If you have something for sale or are looking for a new car, go to the website classifieds department.

Bob Williams

President

BMW Drivers Club NSW

Newsletter - October 2011

Club Meeting – 5^th October

Everyone attending our meetings has their say.  Comments reports of events, motorsport, technical, all sorts of lively discussion with questions and ideas from the members present.  Please come along and join in the discussion. New members welcomed.  Our October Club Meeting is on at 7:30pm Wednesday evening 5^th October at Tigers Club, Shop 16, Plaza Building, Sydney Markets, 250-318 Parramatta Road Homebush West.  If you wish to dine before the meeting, Tigers has a great Chinese Restaurant.  We dine from 6:30 to 7:30.

Annual Barefoot Bowling Championship 16^th October 

At about this time, spring, we have a non motorsport sporting event.  We have tried 10 pin bowling, putt putt golf and for the last three years Barefoot Bowling has been the sport of choice. You don’t have to be a champion bowler, in fact you don’t need to be able to bowl at all.  The first part of the event is a simple lesson then practice then the bowl off for the championship.  It is great fun and a lot more challenging than you might think.  There will be trophies for the champion and junior champion.  After the bowling tournament we go into the club for drinks then dinner.  Entry form attached.

Time Warpt 29^th October -  entries in as soon as you can please

On Saturday evening 29^th October we are going to a restaurant comedy theatre evening at the Burning Log, Dural Country Club, for an evening to reminisce the Rockie Horror Show.  Some of us can remember the 70s for the rest it will be a new and exciting experience.  The show “Time Warpt” will be great fun.  Entry forms attached.  We are no longer holding reserved places.  Please complete your entry form and we will attempt to secure a place for you for this spectacular evening.

HISTORIC BMW SPECIAL EVENT – Sunday 30^th October

A special event for all BMWs that are more than 30 years old is now to be held in conjunction with the Show of Excellence on Sunday 30^th October.  We were forced by weather to reschedule the Show of Excellence so it is now sensible to combine the two events.

There are many classic BMWs in the club and this is the day for their owners to get together, show off their cars, brag about their motors and driving experiences, discuss spare parts and service issues and even possible performance enhancements.  Of course as part of the Show of Excellence there are trophies to be won. You can be prepared for the competition but you don’t have to be in the Show and you don’t have to have your classic BMW judged.  Just come along and enjoy the day. Will all owners of these important parts of BMW History please fill in a Show of Excellence Entry form and if you are not in the judging then just mark the form historic show only.  We will set aside an area for the Classics.

BMW Club Show of Excellence - Sunday 30th October 

Our annual BMW Show of Excellence was washed out on 25^th September so it is now rescheduled for Sunday 30^th October in Silverwater Park.  That is now 4 weeks away and now extra time for all members to complete their classic BMW restoration projects, get their special vehicles ready for this very special annual Show and polish up that daily driver (once a year clean up and polish is great for your car).  All BMWs are welcome to the best Show of BMW Excellence ever.  We want some of each model to enter and there are great trophies to be won for those who put in the effort and a great BMW day out for the rest of us.  Entry forms are attached and all the scoring info is on the website.  Please get your entry in as soon as you can so we can lay out all the cars in the best spots on the park.  Our club Sponsors will be along to show off their products and our club charity “Variety the Children’s Charity” will be along with sausage sizzle, drinks, cakes and coffee.  Our club merchandise will be available with some special deals.  There will be a raffle of great BMW lifestyle products with proceeds going to our charities Variety and Exodus Foundation. All entries to the washed out event are transfer to this new date and entry forms for this date are attached.  Pleas send in those entries.

Historic Registration

Do you have an historic BMW?  That is one that is more than 30 years old and you only drive it occasionally.  Have you considered Historic Registration?  It is very inexpensive.  There is information on the Club Website and you can contact our Historic Registrar for all details.

Club Regalia and Merchandise

Feel like you are part of the Club by attending club events in a Club Shirt.  There are new club spray jackets and umbrellas for winter. Check out and purchase merchandise on the website www.bmwclubnsw.asn.au.  The merchandising department attends most events with merchandise for sale.  You can contact them on This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for special deals and to place orders.  There are some items of our previous range available at great savings.

  Classifieds and Gallery   

Our website Classifieds is operating.  Members’ cars for sale can be advertised in the usual way.  If you have something for sale or are looking for a new car, go to the website classifieds department.  Our Photo Gallery is operating.  Check out the photos on the website and please send your event photos to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  

Bob Williams

President

BMW Drivers Club NSW

Newsletter - Mid September 2011

Torque of the Town Editor

The Editor of our Club journal, Darren Wu, has now formally submitted his resignation.  It has been a great innings and he has produced a truly memorable set of 10 issues of Torque of the Town over the last couple of years.  Our thanks go to Darren.  He will be available to train a new editor for Issue 4 of 2011.  That will be his last issue.  It will then be up to the new editor, with the assistance of the current editorial team, Brad, Trevor and Edwin, to take our journal into the future. 

If you feel that you would like to be involved or if you know anyone who could step in and take on this project, please let me know.

Time Warpt  -  entries by 15^th September

On Saturday evening 29^th October we are going to a restaurant comedy theatre evening at the Burning Log Dural Country Club for an evening to reminisce the Rockie Horror Show.  The show “Time Warpt” will be great fun.  Our held bookings close today and our places that have been held return to the open market.  We need you to complete the entry form and get it in if you wish to join this event or you may miss out.

Sunday 18^th September – BMW / Porsche Challenge – Eastern Creek

Our team is selected and the challenge is on.  48 BMWs against 48 Porsches in Supersprint format.  We won for the last 3 years and want to make it four in a row.  Now all we need is flag marshals.  If you can assist, please contact David Atkin or Neil Ruxton.  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

25th September – BMW Club Show of Excellence  

Only one week to go.  This is the event of the year.  All BMWs welcome to the best Show of BMW Excellence ever.  We want some of each model to enter and there are great trophies to be won for those who put in the effort and a great BMW day out for the rest of us.  Entry form is attached and all the scoring info is on the website.

16^th October – Annual Barefoot Bowling Championship

A great fun event with a trophy for the Club’s best (well sort of – you have to be there) bowler.  Dinner in Sporties Club restaurant after the event is optional.

Sunday 23^rd October – HISTORIC BMW OWNERS’ SPECIAL EVENT

A special event for all BMWs that are more than 30 years old is on Sunday 23^rd October.  There are many of these cars in the club and this is the day so that their owners can get together, show off their cars, brag about their motors and driving experiences, discuss spare parts and service issues and even performance modifications.  We, of course, would like all these cars to attend the 25^th September Show of Excellence but the historic day is a special day that will include a BBQ picnic.  Will all owners of these important parts of BMW History please contact me by email with your comments and suggestions.  All club members are invited to come along and take a look at the club’s history. Bob Williams This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Club Regalia and Merchandise

Feel like you are part of the Club by attending club events in a Club Shirt.  There are new club spray jackets and umbrellas for winter. Check out and purchase merchandise on the website www.bmwclubnsw.asn.au in the very near future.  The merchandising department attends all events with merchandise for sale.  You can contact them on This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for special deals and to place orders.  There are some items of our previous range available at great savings.

Historic Registration

Do you have an historic BMW?  That is one that is more than 30 years old and you only drive it occasionally.  Have you considered Historic Registration?  It is very inexpensive.  There is information on the Club Website and you can contact our Historic Registrar for all details.

Classifieds   

Our website Classifieds is operating.  Members’ cars for sale can be advertised in the usual way.  If you have something for sale or are looking for a new car, go to the website classifieds department.

Bob Williams

President

BMW Drivers Club NSW

Newsletter - September 2011

BMW Club Photo Competition   -   Entries required now.

I now have 25 entries in the photo competition from 8 photographers.  You have until the weekend (4^th September) to email your entries to me.  For those who have not caught up with this competition, BMW Clubs International Council will be publishing a 2012 calendar for world distribution.  We have the opportunity to submit entries for BMW Clubs Australia to select to be on Australia’s Month.    
There are four categories with one photo for each:
1. BMWs in Motion - the emphasis here is that the BMW is moving - round a corner, on the track etc
2. BMWs at Rest - namely the BMW in question is stationery and posed against a backdrop, scenery, views or whatever
3. BMWs and Club Life - depicting BMWs (multiple or singular) in a club setting of some type (e.g. display, Show of Excellence, Rally)
4. BMWs as Art - let your imagination run free. A funky angle, special lighting etc. The only stipulation relates to good taste
The final format of each month's photo display will be at the discretion of the Council Board/BMW Classic.  Each successful contributor will receive a calendar.  We will receive copies for distribution. 
All photographs submitted to your committee will be displayed in Gallery on our website and forwarded to our editor for possible reproduction in Torque of the Town. Photographers, please get those photos to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it now.

Torque of the Town Issue 3 for 2011   Deadline Thursday 25^th August

If you have an article for Issue 3 please get it in now to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Time Warpt  -  entries by 31^st August

On Saturday evening 29^th October we are going to a restaurant comedy theatre evening at the Burning Log Dural Country Club for an evening to reminisce the Rockie Horror Show.  The show “Time Warpt” will be great fun.  Entry forms attached.  To hold our bookings we need you to complete the entry form and get it in by the end of this month.

Club Meeting – 7^th September.

We feature short reports from the leaders or representative of each club department.  This results in lively discussion, questions and ideas from the members present.  Please come along and join in the discussion.  Our September Club Meeting is on at 7:30pm Wednesday evening 7^th August at Tigers Club, Shop 16, Plaza Building, Sydney Markets, 250-318 Parramatta Road Homebush West.  If you wish to dine before the meeting, Tigers has a great Chinese Restaurant.  We dine from 6:30 to 7:30.

Supersprint Rnd.7 & Annual Porsche Challenge - Eastern Creek Sunday 18^th September.

Supersprint Championship returns to Eastern Creek for our Round 7 and our annual joint meeting with the Porsches. The entry form is attached and note we are limited to 48 entries per Club so priority will be given to regular competitors.

BMW Club Show of Excellence  - Sunday 25th September 

Our annual BMW Show of Excellence is on Sunday 25^th September in Silverwater Park.  That is now less than 3 weeks away for all members to complete their classic BMW restoration projects, and get their special vehicles ready for this very special annual Show.  All BMWs welcome to the best Show of BMW Excellence ever.  We want some of each model to enter and there are great trophies to be won for those who put in the effort and a great BMW day out for the rest of us.  Entry forms and all the scoring info are attached.  Please get your entry in as soon as you can so we can lay out all the cars in the best spots on the park.

HISTORIC BMW OWNERS’ SPECIAL EVENT – Sunday 23^rd October

A special event for all BMWs that are more than 30 years old is on Sunday 23^rd October.  There are many of these cars in the club and this is the day so that their owners can get together, show off their cars, brag about their motors and driving experiences, discuss spare parts and service issues and even performance modifications.  We, of course, would like all these cars to attend the 25^th September Show of Excellence but the historic day is a special day that will include a BBQ picnic.  Will all owners of these important parts of BMW History please contact me by email with your comments and suggestions.   This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Historic Registration

Do you have an historic BMW?  That is one that is more than 30 years old and you only drive it occasionally.  Have you considered Historic Registration?  It is very inexpensive.  There is information on the Club Website and you can contact our Historic Registrar for all details.

Club Regalia and Merchandise

Feel like you are part of the Club by attending club events in a Club Shirt.  There are new club spray jackets and umbrellas for winter. Check out and purchase merchandise on the website www.bmwclubnsw.asn.au in the very near future.  The merchandising department attends all events with merchandise for sale.  You can contact them on This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for special deals and to place orders.  There are some items of our previous range available at great savings.

Classifieds

Our website Classifieds is operating.  Members’ cars for sale can be advertised in the usual way.  If you have something for sale or are looking for a new car, go to the website classifieds department.

Bob Williams

President

BMW Drivers Club NSW