PDA

View Full Version : Concours d'Elegance July 26


herz3mc
06-01-2009, 07:02 PM
Concours d’Elegance and BMW Heritage Picnic
Sunday, July 26 – Cedar River Park, Renton
Sponsored by BMW Seattle and Griots Garage

Register Here (http://www.motorsportreg.com/index.cfm/event/event.advert/uidEvent/4FFAB7DE-C796-E1D6-E3E98E07AE62DD2E)

Join us for the 29th Annual Concours d’Elegance and Heritage Picnic at Cedar River Park in Renton. This year we are pleased to be included as part of the 24th Annual Renton River Days community celebration coordinated by the City of Renton. Our big show will be part of the many activities for the public to enjoy. Nearby will be music, arts and crafts booths, food vendors, an art exhibit, and other activities for the whole family. Mark your calendar for Sunday, July 26.

This is a special day for club members to come together and enjoy each other’s company as well as display their BMWs at their very best. There will be two classes you can choose from for your BMW. A Judged class, with our famous etched glass trophies awarded to the winners. There is also a non-competitive Display class, where you can roll your BMW out without being judged.

Judged Class

Not sure if you are up for having your BMW judged? We judge only on cleanliness, and not on originality. The judging forms can be reviewed on the club’s web site. You must be a member of the BMW CCA, BMW ACA or Canadian BMWCCBC to participate in the judged classes.

Cars are judged in three major areas: Exterior, Interior (including trunk) and Engine Bay. The underside of the car is not judged. Each class is judged by a three-member team whose independent results are then totaled to determine a score. This process is designed to be as fair and objective as possible. For class competition there are bonus points for mileage, which evens out the competition for high versus low mileage cars. Best in Show is determined by taking the top BMW from each class, and lining them up for a final review by a 3-judge team. Previous scores are not considered as the judges choose the cleanest, most dazzling BMW on the lawn.

Display Class
The Display Class is a terrific way to take part in the event for those who don’t wish to compete but want to come and show off their car. Just wash it, clean the wheels and you’ll be good to go! You’ll be parked with the judged cars in your class.

All participants will receive a Griot’s Garage sample kit, commemorative 11x17 poster, cool refrigerator magnet and chance to win raffle prizes during the day.

Thanks to our Sponsors!

Our event this year is once again being sponsored by a generous donation from BMW Seattle. Next time you are at the dealership, be sure and thank them. BMW Seattle is providing the beautiful glass trophies as well as a junior and adult BMW cruise bikes for our raffle valued at over $1400! Griot’s Garage will also be in attendance as the official Car Care Sponsor of our event. Griot’s Garage will be providing gifts for participants, raffle prizes, and will have representatives on hand demonstrating how to use their products. Griot’s Garage will present a special Preservation Award for the BMW that is best preserved without a restoration.

Children’s Activities

We will have a special tent with activities for kids. Renton River Days will have many other activities for kids nearby.

Featured Car: E46 3 series

The featured car this year is all styles of the BMW E46 3 series (1999-2005). There will be a special class for these 3 series and they will have their own trophies for those entering the judged class. We hope you consider bringing your E46 3 series out, in whatever condition it is in. The more the merrier! Dozens of these fabulous cars are anticipated this year.

Volunteers Needed!

This event requires many volunteers to spend part of the day helping make the event a success. We need people to judge cars, help with check in, coordinate parking the cars, helping in the children’s tent, etc. If you would like to help, please contact event chair Michelle Miller at 253-334-9948 or wearethemillers@clearwire.net.

Registration

Registration will be done through MotorsportReg this year. Register Here (http://www.motorsportreg.com/index.cfm/event/event.advert/uidEvent/4FFAB7DE-C796-E1D6-E3E98E07AE62DD2E)Information can also be found on our club website at www.bmwpugetsound.com. If you don’t have access to a computer, please contact Michelle Miller to register. Costs are the same as last year. Judged Class is $30 ($40 after 7/20); Display Class $20 ($30 after 7/20); Display Class – non member $30 ($40 after 7/20). Our Canadian friends may pay $10 less to compensate for their dollar. It is our way of saying thanks to them for making the extra effort of coming down. Register early to secure your spot!

Michelle Miller
253-334-9948
wearethemillers@clearwire.net

Schedule

9:30 am Begin check in and parking of Judged and Display BMWs
11:00 am All Judged and Display BMWs checked in
11:30 am Judging Begins, all hands off Judged BMWs
Activities for children
Griot’s Garage detailing demonstrations
2-3 pm Awards and Door Prizes (time approximate)


Cedar River Park
Just East of I-405 in Renton
1717 Maple Valley Highway & House Way

DIRECTIONS:
From I-405 South: Take Exit 4 (Maple Valley exit). This will take you onto Sunset Boulevard NE. Go left at the second signal light (this is Maple Valley Road, Highway 169). Get into the right lane, travel a short distance, and turn right into Cedar River Park.

From I-405 North: Take Exit 4A (Renton/Maple Valley exit). Turn right at the end of the exit onto Highway 169, Maple Valley Highway. Get into the right lane, travel a short distance, and turn right into Cedar River Park.

Classes
01 - display only Pre-War All 1928-1941
02 - display only Post-WarOld Range 501,502,503,507,3200CSIsetta, 600, 700
03 - Vintage Cars 1502, 1602, 1802, 20021500, 1600, 1800, 2000, E3 2500, 2800, Bavaria; E9 2000CS, 2800CS, 3.0CS
04 - Early 3 Series E21 3 Series, E30 3 Series,
05 - Early Big Cars E12 5 Series, E28 5 Series, E26 M1, E23 7 Series, E24 6 Series
06 - Modern 3 Series E36 3 Series
07 - Recent 3 Series E83 X3E90-93 3 Series,
08 - Modern Big CarsE34 5 Series, E32 7 Series, E31 8 Series
09 - Recent Big Cars E39 5 Series,E60 5 Series, E38 7 Series, E65 7 Series, F01 7 Series, E53 X5, E63-E64 6 Series, E70 X5
10 - Z Cars Z3, Z4, Z8 roadsters and coupes
11 - Featured Car E46 3 Series 1999-2005
12 - display only Mini 2002-current
13 - display only Racecars All
14 - display only BMW Motorcycles All

cbouchez
06-04-2009, 10:41 AM
Very nice! I'll be one of the judges. Get that car very clean!

herz3mc
07-13-2009, 01:09 PM
Hope to see you there. Register now to save some money.

BMW Seattle is donating the following two items for our raffle in addition to providing the trophies.

BMW Cruise Bike
http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n204/woundup7/BMWCruiseBike1.jpg

and a Junior Cruise Bike
http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n204/woundup7/JuniorCruiseBike.jpg

Griots Garage will be providing free samples of car care items, plus raffle items.

http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n204/woundup7/3Inchkit.jpg

cbouchez
07-13-2009, 01:12 PM
Good times! See you guys there!

herz3mc
07-20-2009, 07:45 PM
Great weather forecast so no worries about driving your car in the rain.

Online registration will be closed at the end of the week - register now to save.