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2026 Motorkhana Round 3 – Wrap Up!

What a massive day at Sydney Motorsport Park on Sunday! We were 100% fully booked out, and it was fantastic to welcome so many first-timers putting their skills to the test across four tricky courses: Loopy Slalom, Gate Slalom, Eccentric, and Hopkirk.

A huge thank you to all drivers who came out, as well as our officials and volunteers for keeping everything running seamlessly from start to finish!

Here is how the podiums shook out across the board:

Overall Winners

1st Place: Alex Wong (E82 135i) – 129.47s

2nd Place: Chris Benny (F87 M2) – 132.96s

3rd Place: Andrew Best (E36/7 Z3) – 135.17s

BMW Class

1st Place: Alex Wong (E82 135i)

2nd Place: Chris Benny (F87 M2)

3rd Place: Andrew Best (E36/7 Z3)

The "Others" Class (Non-BMW)

1st Place: Patrick Kong (Subaru BRZ)

2nd Place: Edmund Li (Toyota 86)

3rd Place: Yaoyuan Liu (Mazda ND MX-5)

The Shootout

1st Place: Chris Benny (F87 M2)

2nd Place: Tim Rozea (G87 M2)

3rd Place: Alex Wong (E82 135i)

Drop your favourite photos, videos, or first-timer highlights from the day in the comments below!

See you all at the next round! https://www.bmwclubnsw.asn.au/event-6527306

#Motorkhana #BMWDriversClubNSW #SydneyMotorsportPark #MotorsportAustralia #motorsports

With BMWCA International Observer, Chuck Hamilton, I attended the BCIC (BMW Clubs International Council) Virtual Meeting 2026 #2 on 14 Jun.  This meeting was managed by the BMW Classic section Munich, BCCM (Brand, Club, Community and Motorsport), with a full agenda and chaired by BCIC (BMW Clubs International Council) Chair, Trevor Dean.  A very interesting meeting.  Download our meeting report and for those interested there is a full PowerPoint presentation on the Social Media Report. 

Issue 1 for 2026 of BMW Clubs' World Newsletter is available to download. 

We have an annual BMW V's Porsche Supersprint challenge.  This year, on Sunday 14 Jun, this challenge, hosted by Porsche Club NSW, was, as usual, at Sydney Motorsport Park Gardner Circuit.

45 BMW Club competitors and 42 Porsche Club competitors set times in their club's Supersprint championship rounds with 3 drivers covering 24 laps. 

And the BMW/Porsche Challenge. Each club selects a team of 25 drivers to represent their club in the club challenge.  Congratulations to our drivers being successful in retaining the challenge trophy with 107 point to Porsche's 88 Points.  

	BMW	Porsche
	107	88
Group
1	15	24
2	23	16
3	31	8
4	25	14
5	13	26

The following is from communication from Transport NSW to all car clubs affiliated with TfNSW (e.g us) regarding conditional Rego.

Conditionally registered vehicles from five car clubs were recently inspected at Silverwater.  These inspections are part of series of compliance events directed at historic and classic vehicles, with more planned throughout 2026, explained Leigh Grant, Senior Manager – Vehicle Operations. “I want to thank vehicle owners and clubs that have cooperated in conducting this ongoing operation. We have seen some well maintained, safe and compliant vehicles, however there are some concerning vehicle safety issues arising from our inspections,” said Leigh. “We remind clubs and owners of the importance of complying with Transport’s lawful directions regarding vehicle inspections. For the clubs and vehicle owners who have not complied, Transport will be exercising its powers." Transport directed 85 owners to present their vehicles for inspection to assess vehicle safety and confirm eligibility for historic and classic registration. Key outcomes included: 46 vehicles inspected 25 vehicle defect notices issued 16 vehicles identified with major defects, including six deemed unsafe to drive from the inspection site 19 vehicles deemed ineligible for the Historic or Classic Vehicle Scheme. Enforcement action is underway to cancel the registration of 39 vehicles that failed to comply with the inspection direction, including a vehicle registered to the responsible person of one club. Two club officials who are also Authorised Examiners within the Authorised Inspection Scheme (AIS) have been referred for action against their AIS accreditation. The Motor Vehicle Tradesperson Certificate of one person was expired and the Motor Vehicle Repairer Licence of the other was expired. As the first line of compliance, recognised clubs play a vital role in the historic and classic vehicle scheme. It is essential that the integrity of the scheme is protected.

 

As BMWCA International Delegate I attended the BCIC virtual meeting on 2 April.  Here is my report on this meeting.  

Here is BCIC Newsletter Issue 1 2026.

MotorKhana MK.5 that was to be on Sunday 13 Dec has been moved to Sunday 6 Dec.  This change was requested by Porsche Club NSW who wanted the 13 Dec for one of their events.   

This means that we have Druitt Circuit and Skid Pan on the same day.  Interesting challenge for our volunteer crew.  We could make this a special end of year Christmas Party event.  

Hi Club Members,

I hope you enjoyed BMW Clubs and Community Management and BMW Clubs International Council newsletter Issue 1 BMW Club's World Newsletter.

There are now three Issues and there will be a new one early in 2026.  You will find them all on

FROM CLASSIC TO VILLA ERBA - BMW Clubs International Council

Look at BMW Clubs International Council website.  There are requests from Umbrellas and Delegates to update the information on the website. BMWCIC - BMW Clubs International Council

And look at BMW Group Classic

PHOTOS: https://photos.app.goo.gl/Vdy9fTRHrM1EMx5Q9

Fellow BMW Enthusiasts,

I recently had the opportunity to visit the Petersen Automotive Museum in Los Angeles, and let me tell you, if you are a fan of the Roundel, you must make the trip! While the entire museum is a spectacular journey through automotive history, the real highlight for me was the special 'Vault' exhibition celebrating 50 Years of BMW Motorsport.

This display is a phenomenal collection of super rare cars, many on loan directly from the BMW Classic Museum in Germany. Seeing these iconic machines up close was truly breathtaking.

Here are a few of the vehicles that absolutely stole the show, along with a few words on their significance:

• Road-Going E46 M3 GTR V8: This car is a true unicorn. It is one of the most limited production M-cars ever made (only about 10 were required for homologation). Its significance lies in the fact that it was the first M3 to feature a V8 engine—the P60B40—a necessity for BMW to compete and ultimately dominate the GT class of the 2001 American Le Mans Series (ALMS). It’s a road-legal car that exists purely for the sake of racing rules, making it one of the most desirable and controversial homologation specials in BMW history.

• E92 M3 GT2 IMSA Car: Based on the E92 generation M3 Coupe, this racer competed fiercely in the American Le Mans Series (ALMS) and the Intercontinental Le Mans Cup (ILMC) in the late 2000s and early 2010s. Its significance is rooted in its competition pedigree, specifically claiming an impressive sweep of the 2011 ALMS Class Championships (Drivers', Teams', and Manufacturers'). It represents a powerful era for the naturally aspirated V8 in BMW's GT racing program.

Beyond the Motorsport anniversary display, the main floor of the Petersen Museum also had some fantastic BMW models that are well worth noting:

• Mint E36 M3 Lightweight (LWT): Created for the US market to homologate the M3 for IMSA GT racing in the mid-1990s, the M3 LWT is an exercise in focused performance. Its significance is its purity of purpose. Stripped of non-essentials like a radio and A/C, and featuring aluminum doors, a fixed wing, and a shorter final drive, it was lighter and more track-focused than the standard M3—a true "race car for the road."

• E28 M5: The very first M5! Introduced in 1985, the E28 M5 founded the entire segment of the high-performance sedan, often dubbed the "super sedan" or "wolf in sheep's clothing." Its significance is historic, as it combined the practicality of a 5 Series sedan with a hand-built, race-derived engine (the M88/3 from the M1) to become the fastest production sedan in the world at the time of its launch.

• BMW M1 Art Car: The M1, a legendary mid-engined supercar and BMW's first bespoke M-car, is significant enough on its own. However, the presence of an M1 Art Car elevates its status further, representing the intersection of high art and high performance. These cars, painted by world-renowned artists like Andy Warhol, showcase BMW's dedication to culture and design.

The entire visit was a profound celebration of BMW's racing heritage and engineering excellence. I encourage all members to check out the Petersen Museum if they find themselves in LA!

Colin Scerri phoned to inform me to pass on to all of us that his mother, Maureen Scerri, passed away peacefully last night, 3 Dec, in her home with Arthur and family all present.  Maureen, long member of our club and Club Secretary for many years, will be missed by all who knew her. 

Maureen always made time to approach everyone who attended an event. She was so positive and made everyone feel welcome.  We are all well aware of the work that Maureen has contributed to club life and it is very much appreciated.  

Arthur and Maureen worked so well together.

Maureen, loving wife of Arthur, and most loved mother of Colin and Paul and their wives Sandra and Donna, 6 grandchildren, plus 11 Great grandchildren with another 2 on the way, is now at rest.     

Funeral arrangements for Maureen’s farewell ceremony:

Funeral            12 noon Wednesday 10 Dec 2025

                         Forest Lawn Memorial Park

                         Camden Valley Way Leppington (North Chapel)

Afterwards     Crossroads Hotel

                         2260 Camden Valley Way

                         Casula

We owe it to our Club Members to provide quality driver training. Coaches play a pivotal role in the development of drivers across all levels and disciplines in motorsport. Thank you to our Senior Coach and 17 expert drivers who have completed the Motorsport Australia Coaching qualification. 

Drivers, please let me motorsport@bmwclubnsw.asn.au know when you are working on your online theory and have completed that official online course. Then you need a reference and as long as I know of your driver training capabilities I will be able to provide one reference. You will then have Officials-Coach, OFF-COH, and will join our Coach Team.   

For those experts who haven't taken out this Coach qualification, please take a look at  https://motorsport.org.au/officials/coaching/

A coach provides training and guidance to drivers, focusing on enhancing their driving techniques, safety knowledge, and overall performance.   Get qualified.  It is your time well spent. Motorsport Australia Coaching is a free program 

It is worthwhile to setup your Motorsport Australia account then complete General Official Qualification.  

1. Apply for a licence via your Member Portal, or submit an application form   Coach Application

2. Apply for a Working With Children Check (WWCC) – Do that at Service NSW –  application for WWCC is free for volunteers.      https://ocg.nsw.gov.au/working-children-check

3. Complete the Online Coaching Module.