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HAMPTON DOWNS 1 DAY MEETING.

This Sunday 11th December.

IMPORTANT: The BMW Race Driver Series “Drivers briefing” will be held promptly at 8.00am. This will be followed by the official track drivers briefing at 8.30am.

Welcome to both Samuel Read (Team HellBM) E30 and David Stephens Open Class E46 M3, both first round rookies for the series, and welcome back to Chris Wright, David Brace and Mike Eady, all making a return to the series for the first time this season.

Early scrutineering and documentation is available Saturday afternoon (between 2pm and 5pm) at the Hampton Downs based Race FX premises. With the tight timetable on Sunday and 150+ entrants expected, it would be appreciated if as many drivers as possible could take advantage of this opportunity and reduce the pressure for meeting officials on the Sunday morning.

ALSO: A number of you incurred the wrath of the Motorsport NZ officials at Pukekohe for minor things, like not having the correct owner details or a photo of your car in the log book. Please ensure that you bring these details up to date before it starts to cost you time and money for not complying. Graeme Mortensen is one of the Motorsport NZ stewards for this weekend and he’s a stickler for the rules.

On a positive note, there is an “open gate” for this meeting, meaning entry is free, a perfect time to drag out family and friends to see what your hobby is all about.

Entries as of last Friday are enclosed above.

And yes, as per normal there have been late entries received since this date.

If you were not a late entrant and your name isn’t listed above, please get in touch and we’ll confirm if it has been received.

Final entries and E30 race grids will be posted in the Race Series marquee Sunday morning.

Currently we have 58 E30′s entered and the track maximum of 46 Open Class entries, well done guys, another fantastic turn out.

BRDS POLO SHIRTS.

The committee has arranged for one good quality Polo shirt and one Cap to be produced free of charge for each driver registered for the 2011/12 season. These will include the BMW Roundel, BMW Race Driver Series script, and Castrol branding. A finished sample of this shirt will be available at the 11^th December Hampton Downs meeting for you to see, along with a full range of unbranded sizes for you to try on to confirm the size you want. Additional shirts and caps (over and above the ones you are entitled to for free) can also be purchased for family, friends, crew etc. Costs will be $45 for the polo shirts and $15 for the caps.

To take advantage of this we need you to confirm your exact requirements on the 11^th on a form that will be available at the Race Series marquee. Payment for any extra shirts/caps would be great if it can be made on the day, alternatively, an e-mail to us stating sizes and qtys required along with a Direct Credit to our account within 5 days with a reference to your car number will work, but to get them all produced ready for the January festival meetings we must have your payment by Friday the 16^{th –} no payment  – no extra gear. Our Account number is : 03 0285 0215733 00.

TV COVERAGE.

A compilation of rounds 1 and 2 screens tonight on Sky Sport 2 at 7.00pm, followed by a repeat screening on Friday’s Sky Sport 3 at 12.00pm (midday) and on TV3′s 3 Sport Sunday on 18th December.

See you all Sunday.

BRDS R4 Entries at Nov24

Again the countdown is on.

In less than two weeks time it’s all on for round 4 of the season.

TACCOC Hampton Downs 1 day meeting.

This is being held on Sunday 11th December.
Entries as of last Friday are enclosed above.
IMPORTANT: For those not already entered, entry can still be done online @ www.motorsportentry.com
Please get any outstanding entries in ASAP so that scrutineering sheets / E30 groups etc can be formulated and distributed prior to the weekend of the event. See you all there.
 
HD Festival.
One weekend entry.

We’ve had a number of you asking how to enter just one of the BMW Festival weekends in January.

Currently the online entry process at www.motorsportentry.com will only cover entry for both weekends.

To enter just one meeting you’ll need to do the following:

Tick the S/hist/f junior/classic trial box and this will halve the entry cost.

NOTE: The special pricing negotiated for BMW Race Driver Series members is for both meetings combined.

Entry for one meeting only will default back to the standard entry fee.

IMPORTANT: Entries for the festival are required by this Wednesday the 30th November.

Incident log.
The series committee is responsible for maintaining the well being of the BMW Race Driver Series for both existing and future members, and part of this responsibility is to maintain driver standards and behaviour at a high level.

The committee has now established, and circulated, a “Culture and behaviour” document which describes the most important values of the series. The second stage of this process is the recording of an incident log for the series.

When incidents come to the attention of the committee, whether by race members, officials, drivers delegates, or other witnesses, we will consider the information available and make a decision accordingly. 

For serious incidents, part of this process is the implementation of points deductions where these are deemed appropriate by the committee. These incidents will then be added to the incident log.
In the case of less serious incidents, eg minor contact between two cars, both will be entered onto the log without allocation of blame.  There are no points deductions or other penalties associated with this. It is simply a method for recording what has happened.

The total number of incidents associated with each driver will also appear in a column in the final results after each meeting, without description. The resulting statistics will allow the committee to identify frequent incidents so that we can address them. It will also allows us to detect “near misses” which could have been more serious and consider changes to rules, or other actions that will improve safety in the future. 

BMW Parts pricing.
After a lot of discussions between interested parties we are now pleased to announce that a BMW Race Driver Series member discount has been agreed between BMW NZ and their dealer network. 
Due to the sensitive nature of this arrangement (impact on BMW trade customers etc) a specific percentage discount cannot be announced. Officially “BMW Dealers will provide a substantial discount to BMW Race series Members” is what we can confirm.

For those in Auckland, the local dealers supporting this initiative are Jerry Clayton BMW on the North Shore and Team McMillan BMW in Newmarket.

CASTROL

We are also close to being able to announce a similar arrangement for Castrol products.

More on this shortly. 

DVD’s

For those of you that ordered last season DVD’s but won’t be at our one day meeting next weekend at Hampton Downs, please e-mail back a daytime delivery address and we’ll get these sent out to you. For the rest, we’ll distribute these during next weekends meeting.

 TV coverage.

The television landscape in regards to motorsport coverage at the moment seems to be an ever changing environment!

At this point indications are that the compilation of both round 1 at Hampton Downs and round 2 from Pukekohe will be screening Wednesday December 7th on SKY’s Fujitsu Motorsport program, with coverage also scheduled for TV3′s Motorsport program on Sunday the 18th December.   

Keep an eye on TV program scheduling times during December, and if anything further comes to light we’ll keep you informed.

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RACE RESULTS.

Enclosed above are provisional results for both Pukekohe Round 2 and our Manfeild Round 3 meetings.
Also included are provisional season championship standings after our first three rounds.

Final confirmed results should be collated for publishing shortly.

 ROUND 4. 

Don’t forget that round four entries are now open online at www.motorsportentry.com

 BMW FESTIVAL.

Again, as per last newsletter entry is now open on line at www.motorsportentry.com 
There have been a few wanting to enter just one of these weekends and it looks like the online entry may not be set up for individual weekend entry? We’ll check into this and let you know how to proceed shortly.

DVD’s.

Yes, these are now in our hands. We’ll bring these to our next Hampton Downs round for distribution. If you don’t plan to be there and have one of these on order please e-mail back your name and a day time courier address and we’ll get these sent out to you.

Round 2 here we come………….

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1. Pukekohe timelines.
 
The count down has begun, 1 day for a few, 2 days for some, and three days for others.
 
Thursday 3rd November.
This is a race car only test day and should represent good value for those able to take advantage of this day to avoid any potential congestion during Fridays 2 test sessions per group.
Entry and payment should be on the day with Gary as per usual open day practice.
 
Friday 4th November. 
Official Tier 1 test day.
NEW DRIVERS BRIEFING. All new drivers to this track (attending the test session) must attend this briefing which is being held at 9.15am.

Documentation can be undertaken from 12.00pm (lunch time).
E30 test session 1 is scheduled for 10.05 am, test session 2 for 1.35 pm.
Open test session 1 is scheduled for 11.05 am, test session 2 for 2.35 pm.

Saturday 5th November.
Race day 1.

Documentation for those not testing Friday commences from 8.00am.

Castrol BMW Race Driver Series, drivers briefing will be held at 8.30am sharp at the Race Series marquee. Please be on time.

NEW DRIVERS BRIEFING. All new drivers to the track must attend this briefing which is being held at 9.00am.

E30 groups 1 and 2.

Due to back to back E30 group 1 and Open Series races on Saturday we have been advised to adjust our E30 grids to help accommodate the dual entered E30′s. New group 1 and 2 grids are enclosed above.

E30 Group 1 qualifying 15 min 10.05am.

E30 Group 2 qualifying 15 min 10.25am.

Open Series qualifying 15 min 11.55am.

E30 Group 1 race 1 (6 laps) 3.10pm.

Open Series race 1 (6 laps) 3.26pm.

E30 Group 2 race 1 (6 laps) 4.08pm.

Castrol BMW Race Driver Series BBQ, will be held on the grassed area directly behind the main grandstand from 5.00pm. We will also use this time for previous round prize giving. I would be appreciated if all members can attend.

Sunday 6th November.

Race day 2.

E30 Group 1 race 2 (6 laps) reverse grid 9.45am.

E30 Group 2 race 2 (6 laps) reverse grid 11.18am.

Open Series race 2 (6 laps) reverse grid 3.26pm.

E30 Bottom 1/2 by points race 3 (8 laps) 1.32pm.

Open Series race 3 (8 laps) 2.12pm.

E30 Top 1/2 by points race 3 (8 laps) 2.43pm.

Castrol BMW Race Driver Series podium presentation.

drivers to meet 3.10pm with trackside presentation at 3.21pm.

Note: All of these times should be confirmed against official meeting programs issued during the weekend.

2. MOVEMBER.

For those looking for a challenge, here’s one from Mike Ashton.

Greetings Fellow BMW friends . As stated on BIMMERSPORT I have started the fun this coming month of MEN’S MOVEMBER for Prostate cancer and Kindly ask you to let ALL BMW racers know we would love to see them growing a Mo or Goatie for November and $10 from each person goes towards Mens Prostate Cancer that is a Huge Problem in NZ . I would be grateful if you put it in an email please and it starts Tomorrow the competition and thought we could run it until 11 December and we can take photos for the Best Moustache etc. Prizes will be arranged by Mike Ashton. Many thanks , and hope everyone gets into the spirit of it for MOVEMBER .

Regards Mike.

3. Final numbers for Pukekohe.

We will be fielding 59 E30 Series entries this weekend, and have reached the track maximum of 46 for Open Series cars.

A fantastic result. And while it does look like we may have lost a couple of the entered Open Series competitors due to pre-meeting mechanical issues, a field of even 44 cars must surely be a record of sorts for Pukekoke.

Well done, and we look forward to an enjoyable weekend.

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Hi guys and girls, as promised here’s Newsletter #7, hot on the heals of Newsletter #6.
 
 
1. Driver Standards.
A considerable amount of thought has been put into developing a document which, in effect, can be read as a “Mission Statement” for the BMW Race Driver Series. The requirement was for a document that was both clear and concise, but unburdened by specific rules and regulations. As an attachment above, you will find this document which outlines both the driving standards requirements and the overall culture behind the BMW Race Driver Series.
We are confident that after you have read this, and quite possibly while you are reading this, you will come to understand the foundation that the series is being built on. For some this will already be understood, and be seen as simple common sense. For others this could create something close to an epiphany? Whichever way this impacts you, please ensure that you understand clearly your requirements as a member of the BMW Race Driver Series as we move on to our next round at Pukekohe in two weeks time.

ROUND 1 HAMPTON DOWNS.

2011-12 Castrol BMW Race Driver Entry Form
Pukekohe Supp Regs BMW
MG Classic Pit information 2011
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Well what can we say………. Round 1 was certainly an interesting event to kick the season off with!
 
The weather provided everything from a perfect summers day Saturday, to a gusty wet and cold reminder of winter on Sunday. Certainly challenging conditions for some, and a perfect reminder to make sure a set of wets is always on hand. Saying that, over the last four years we’ve never experienced more than two wet races in an entire season, so is history now on our side promising good weather for the remainder of the season? Yeah right……….
 
Out of these challenging conditions came some fantastic close racing from a near capacity “Open Class” grid. Well done guys. Although it looks like reliability is going to play its part in Open class group A again this season.
 
Congratulations to Todd Pelham and Mark Holland, both “Open Series” rookies who are topping the points tables in their respective classes. Once Mark is dialled in to our North Island tracks this could be a hard car to catch, and while not a big lead for Toddy, it’s a fantastic result from an E36 that’s “boxing well above its weight”.
Provisional results for all three “Open Series” classes is enclosed above.
 
 
Then we have the E30′s.
 
Thank you group 2 for showing that it is possible to race side by side with control and respect for other competitors, irrespective of weather conditions. Well done Mike Ashton for topping group 2 qualifying. Richard Oxton, Mike Ashton, David Farmer for 1st / 2nd / 3rd race 1. Graham Ball, Callum Quin, Paul Bradley for 1st / 2nd /3rd race 2 reverse grid. A fantastic result by Callum, an E30 series rookie who also posted the fastest race 2 lap time. Well done to you all. 
 
And then there was group 1.
Well guys,  For those that took notice and reflected on the culture and driving standards that are a prerequisit for competing in this series, thank you. Well done Ashley Blewett for topping group 1 qualifying and 1st in race 1.
Results on the day also went to Craig Suester, Matt Griffin for 2nd and 3rd in race 1. Bruce Miller, John Lovich, Matt Griffin, 1st / 2nd / 3rd race 2 reverse grid. However a number of you out there seemed to forget that the ball was in your court. It was made clear that the opportunity to keep the slate clean was yours, so please don’t read the results enclosed above as anything more than provisional.
 
Both split grid race 3 finales were well contested affairs with Keith Mitchell, Dan Rollason, and Tony Richardson taking out 1st / 2nd / 3rd from the bottom half points group, followed by Ashley Blewett, Martin Irvine and Matt Griffin taking out the first three places in the final top half points race.
Other round results worthy of a mention are, Michael Boyle currently top 5 for the round, Callum Quin top 8 and top rookie, with Bruce Miller also in the top 10 showing that even after a mid pack qualifying run, a good result can be achieved through consistency.
 
We’ll get final round results for both Open and E30 Series championships finalised and out to you all as soon as possible.
 
 
ROUND 2 TIER 1 PUKEKOHE.
 
Entry for both our “Round 2 Tier 1 Pukekohe” and “Round 5 Tier 1 Taupo” meetings is now open.
Entry forms for these meetings are enclosed above. You will note that there is a subsidised entry fee of $380 for both rounds if paid before October 14th. PLEASE print these out and get your entry in ASAP.
For E30 competitors you can mark either the group 1 or group 2 option, as you will be resorted into the correct groups once final round 1 results are coalated. You may also notice that there will be one E30 and one Open race back to back on the Sunday of each event.
We will make an allowance for any weigh in requirements for dual entered E30′s to be calculated and completed prior to the start of the
E30 event. NOTE: Due to maximum grid numbers entry for the “Open Series” could be under a “first in first served basis”.
 
Also please ensure that you read and understand the supplementary regulations enclosed.
I would also strongly suggest that you read and clearly understand the penalties section of Motorsport NZ’s New Zealand Motorsport Manual.
After 10 years of Tier 1 exposure I will offer this advice….. Do not let the complaciency of previous meeting fool you, If you fail to understand here, be sure you have your cheque book on hand
 
 
ROUND 3 MANFEILD “MG Classic”.
 
An additional entry form for this is enclosed above.
Again please print this out and get your entry posted ASAP.

Well guys and girls we’ve reached the point of no return, the 2011-12 Castrol BMW Race Driver Series will be firing back into action this weekend at the Hampton Downs HRC Icebreaker meeting, and a fantastic turnout it will be too, with 62 E30′s and 44 Open Series cars entered.

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Amongth these will be 11 E30 series rookies;
#32 Elliott Fuller
#64 Robert Faesen Kloet
#81 Andrew Walker
#82 Grant Schultz
#84 Lance Hughes
#91 Callum Quin
#109 Oliver Shepherd
#120 Aaron Ayers
#167 Peter Ball
#287 Matthew Parish (previously Open Series)
#TBA Ross Lamb
 
And 9 Open Series rookies;
Group A
#97 Andre Mortimer        M3 V8.
#114 Shaun Varney         E46 2.0 WTCC.
#303 James Watson        E30 3.2L
Group B
#160 Wayne Cowley        M3 3.2L
#279 Ashkan Razmi         E30 2.8L
#590 Ian Davidson           M3 3.2L
Group C
#39 Grant Harrington       E30 1.8L
#187 Christine Clark        E30 1.8L
#287 Alexandra Clark      E30 1.8L
 
Welcome to you all.
 
A good objective to have for a first event is to keep enjoyment as your main priority, with the aim of having your car back on its trailer in one piece at the end of Sundays racing. There will be plenty of time over the rest of the season to come up to speed with yourself and your car. Keep this in mind and you’ll leave with a smile on your face and looking forward to the next event.
A far better way to be feeling than the alternative!
Please be sure to make yourselves known to other series members throughout the weekend, and at Saturday evenings BBQ.  
 
A full list of meeting entrants is enclosed above.
 
E30 Entrants please note:
With the change in race format for this season, Groups 1 and Groups 2 for Saturday morning qualifying and both Race 1 Saturday and Sundays reverse grid race can now be formatted.
These two groups are shown on the attachment above.
Group 1 is the first qualifying group, first race 1 group and first race 2 group. The final race 3 groups will again be recalculated and split by accumulated points with the first race 3 group being made up of those competitors from the bottom half, with the remaining top half points competitors meeting for the E30 finale.
 
Driving standards.
It’s fantastic to be able to say that at this stage of the season we have had zero race incidents, zero driver complaints and zero driving standards penalties needing to be applied. No racing yet has played a big part in this of course!! but ultimately it’s up to you, our members, to ensure that the season stays this way. 
 
I’m sure we all have a list of those drivers we feel will be the ones being singled out due to poor driving standards, poor attitudes etc, with most of this based on history from previous seasons. So good news, we are starting this season with a clean slate, so if you think that you could be on someones list please reflect on this, as here’s your chance to start afresh.
 
Brett Cowan (BMW Car Club Committee Representative) has penned a brief outline of what we feel is the ethos behind the Castrol BMW Race Driver Series. Unfortunately Brett will be in Canada until this weeked so stay tuned for this to arrive shortly, in the meantime I will add a couple of comments;
The strength of this series is that it provides a competitive arena for our members to enjoy what in most cases is there pride and joy.
As is always mentioned “we are only racing for chocolate fish” and we don’t even hand these out!
So if you are attempting that dive under brakes but can’t get fully alongside before the other competitor commits to the corner then pull out. If you’re going around the outside of someone, don’t turn down to the apex unless you have cleared them 100% until then it is not your corner. If you run wide, then you messed up, don’t cut down on the guy you’ve given the line to. In a reverse grid race with fast cars approaching behind hold your line, if you let one through on the inside of a corner hold your line as another faster car could be behind. Always use your mirrors, they are there for a reason!
 
On the race meeting entry list above is the name of everyone who has the opportunity to break this zero record. Read your name and think about this before you hit the track. 
 
 
Series Decals.
We’ve been inundated with decal requests over the past two weeks from those who didn’t respond to last months newsletter, so we have had another run of door number panels and Castrol screen banners manufactured.
These have been finished, so for those still requiring these, or any other decals, they’ll be available for pick up at the track on Friday morning. David Farmer (signwriter) will be on hand to help install these if time permits.