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Ryans323i
08-16-2011, 07:45 AM
Euro Auto Festival website link. (http://www.euroautofestival.com/index.html)

The EURO is a 3-day automotive event that brings together European Car enthusiasts to display, celebrate and share special stories about the great car marques of Europe. Now in it's 16th year, the Festival is expanding to feature the popular car show, driving events, BMW factory tours, special exhibits, specialty merchants and expanded driving tours for all participants.

The "EURO Auto Festival" (called "EURO" by it's followers) was established to promote appreciation for vintage, classic and antique European vehicles. Each year attracts entries from throughout the United States, Canada, and England, with a featured marque usually celebrating an important milestone.

The "EURO Auto Festival" will again be held at the beautiful museum grounds of the BMW Zentrum located next to the BMW Manufacturing Company plant, conveniently along Interstate 85 between Greenville and Spartanburg, South Carolina.

We want to recognize again as our charity beneficiary, the Disaster Relief Fund of the American Red Cross. All proceeds of the EURO event will be donated to this very deserving charity that provides fund raising, volunteers and local advertising for the event.

Thank you

Schedule:

Friday, October 14, 2011
11:00 am Wine Tour & History Tours - $25 per car
3:00 pm, 4:00 pm, & 5:00pm Tech Sessions
3:00 pm to 6:30 pm Hospitality Suite is open
7:00 pm Reception Party - $30/person
9:00 pm to 11:00 pm Hospitality Suite

Saturday, October 15, 2011 8:00 am
Show field opens for participants only
($35/car pre-registration by Oct. 1st,
$50/car day of show & as space allows)
10:00 am to 4:00 pm Show field open to Public
10:00 am to 4:00 pm Performance Center driving event, $30/drive
4:00 pm to 6:30 pm Hospitality Suite is open
7:00 pm Banquet - $50/person
9:00 pm to 11:00 pm Hospitality Suite

Sunday, October 16, 2011
9:00 am Scenic Tour / Rally / Lunch
TBA SCCA Autocross


I went to this even last year and had a blast. I only participated in the Car Show and the Performance Drives, so you can pick and chose what you want to do.

Last year's car show marque was VW and while the VW turnout was exceptional, the amount of other makes was amazing, with over 420 cars total. BMW, Porsche, Jaguar, MG, etc, old and new, restored and unrestored. This year celebrates the MG/Austin Healey "Spritgets" and Jaguar XKE. This is such a laid back car show. Cars are divided into classes, and the class winners are voted by the other entrants of that make. (i.e. all BMW entrants vote for other BMWs) There are a few corporate awards that are chosen from all attendants and are voted/presented by the corporate sponsors. Link to last year's winners, you might see someone you know. ;) (http://www.euroautofestival.com/Past_Events/past_winners/html/2010_winners.html)

Roughly 10 XKE's showed up last year, parked side by side with their hoods up and it was a thing of beauty.
http://www.euroautofestival.com/Past_Events/shows/images/cars/front%20page/DSC00705x.jpg

Other pics:
http://www.euroautofestival.com/Past_Events/images/eventphotos/2010/Euro_2010_010.JPG
http://www.euroautofestival.com/Past_Events/images/eventphotos/2010/Euro_2010_057.jpg
http://www.euroautofestival.com/Past_Events/images/eventphotos/2010/Euro_2010_021.JPG
http://www.euroautofestival.com/Past_Events/images/eventphotos/2010/Euro_2010_018.jpg
http://www.euroautofestival.com/Past_Events/images/eventphotos/2010/Euro_2010_007.jpg

The car show is a big part of what makes the EURO, but the performance drives are what makes the event unique. BMW opens its Performance Center, and for just $30/drive you can take 3 laps on a high speed course in the M5, 3 laps around a time challenge auto-x course in the M3, race against other driver's in a 335d on a wet/dry track or experience the off road prowess of the X5. (Those were what were available last year, I haven't registered yet to see what's available this year although it's usually the same.) It's a truly amazing experience.

Again, awesome people, awesome cars, awesome place, awesome events. So who's coming!?

Ryans323i
09-22-2011, 09:31 AM
Bump.

Got some new info:

Here is a quick summary of late breaking EURO news ---

1) there will be BMW plant tours on Friday Oct 14th -- the tours start at 9:00 and last approximately 90 minutes. There is a modest charge that goes to the Red Cross. There is no registration for this event. Just show up and identify that you are with EURO. It is first come, first served.

2) the reception on Friday evening will be a BBQ and there will be a band.

3) the banquet on Saturday will include outstanding door prizes and a guest speaker.

4) Sunday there will be a fun tour that you will be able to register at the registration table Friday at the Embassy Suites and a Saturday's car show.

We hope to see you at EURO AUTO FESTIVAL.



Pre-registration prices end October 1st. After that registration will increase by $35! So hurry and register!

I'm not sure if I'll be putting my car in the show this year. It's not ready IMO, but because EURO is such a laid back show I might do it anyways. Either way, I'll be around. Hope to see many of you guys/gals there!

Ryans323i
10-19-2011, 08:58 AM
Went, had a blast, didn't enter my car but the turnout was amazing.

Here's a link to all my pics. Unedited and I'm not photographer!
Flickr link (http://www.flickr.com/photos/38580394@N06/sets/72157627914830154/)

Here some teasers:

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6227/6247588135_fb36e69788.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/38580394@N06/6247588135/)
PA150054 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/38580394@N06/6247588135/) by aprilsmom04 (http://www.flickr.com/people/38580394@N06/), on Flickr

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6108/6247581925_beebacf59c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/38580394@N06/6247581925/)
PA150047 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/38580394@N06/6247581925/) by aprilsmom04 (http://www.flickr.com/people/38580394@N06/), on Flickr

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6168/6248080974_531df4482d.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/38580394@N06/6248080974/)
PA150025 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/38580394@N06/6248080974/) by aprilsmom04 (http://www.flickr.com/people/38580394@N06/), on Flickr

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6157/6247555861_bd39f9a6e6.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/38580394@N06/6247555861/)
PA150022 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/38580394@N06/6247555861/) by aprilsmom04 (http://www.flickr.com/people/38580394@N06/), on Flickr