2019 BMWCCA Oktoberfest held at the BMW Spartanburg Plant

[Overboost]

Anyone going to the 50th BMWCCA Oktoberfest in Greenville, SC? I'm headed down on Friday and Saturday and would love to meet up and head down. Any long distance travelers from the north are welcome to pit at my house for the night and head down in the morning. Look like it will be fun. :thumbsup:

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[sc330i]

I’m here! So far there is only one zhp I have seen


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[Yankeefan]

What events are going on tomorrow and Sunday? I'm in Spartanburg so I'm close.

[sc330i]

Not sure about Sunday, but tomorrow they will have Bmw race cars on the performance center track


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[Overboost]

Today looks like a full day and Friday also has many events. Saturday looks like it starts finishing up with events ending around 2:00. I am busy today but looking to go down tomorrow morning.

http://www.cvent.com/events/oktoberfest-2019/agenda-a705bb64c4fe4d7b94d7057e4514f10d.aspx

Thursday, October 17, 2019
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tire Rack Autocross
Location: Michelin Laurens Proving Grounds
2440 SC-39, Mountville, SC 29370

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Michelin Driving Experience
Location: Michelin Laurens Proving Grounds
2440 SC-39, Mountville, SC 29370

8:30 AM - 11:30 AM
BMW Performance Center Driving Program (AM)
BMW Performance Center
1155 Highway 101 South, Greer, SC 29651
This half-day event at the BMW Performance Center gives you the chance to sample several current BMW models between five different driving stations. The stations include the “rat race” (where two cars compete against each other on a skid pad), a timed event for friendly competition, off-road driving in a BMW X3 or X5, and driving an M car around the handling course. Finally, buckle up in the passenger seat for a hot lap with an instructor as they drift and accelerate around the track. It’s a ride you won’t soon forget. Did we mention the program includes a fantastic lunch prepared by the Performance Center chefs, too?

Must be at least 18 with a valid driver's license.

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
BMW CCA Foundation Tour
Register Monday 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Car Control Clinic
Location: Michelin Laurens Proving Grounds
2440 SC-39, Mountville, SC 29370

9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
ZF Transmissions Gray Court Tour
Location: 2846 North Old Laurens Road, Gray Court, SC 29645
Tour Length: 1 hour 15 minutes, including welcome, safety overview, tour of facility.
Requirements: Sturdy, flat, closed-toe shoes and long pants are required; protective eyewear, vests, safety shoes and tour headsets will be provided.

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
BMW Plant Spartanburg Tour
Separate registration required.

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Michelin Driving Experience
Location: Michelin Laurens Proving Grounds
2440 SC-39, Mountville, SC 29370

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Greenville History Tour
Want to learn more about Greenville, SC? Enjoy a fun and free guided history walk through downtown Greenville that will take you back to the 1700’s when it all began as a little mill town. Tours will start in front of the Peace Center (300 S Main St, Greenville, SC 29601) and will last approximately 1 hour. Limit 10 per group, light walking required.

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
BMW Plant Spartanburg Tour
Separate registration required.

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Foundation Charity Rides at BMW Performance Center
BMW Performance Center
1155 Highway 101 South, Greer, SC 29651
Register here.

11:30 AM - 12:15 PM
Lunch at Performance Center (AM)
BMW Performance Center
1155 Highway 101 South, Greer, SC 29651
Participants only.

12:45 PM - 1:45 PM
BMW Plant Spartanburg Tour
Separate registration required.

12:45 PM - 1:30 PM
Lunch at Performance Center (PM)
BMW Performance Center
1155 Highway 101 South, Greer, SC 29651
Participants only.

1:00 PM - 2:15 PM
ZF Transmissions Gray Court Tour
Location: 2846 North Old Laurens Road, Gray Court, SC 29645
Tour Length: 1 hour 15 minutes, including welcome, safety overview, tour of facility.
Requirements: Sturdy, flat, closed-toe shoes and long pants are required; protective eyewear, vests, safety shoes and tour headsets will be provided.

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Michelin Driving Experience
Location: Michelin Laurens Proving Grounds
2440 SC-39, Mountville, SC 29370

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Car Control Clinic
Location: Michelin Laurens Proving Grounds
2440 SC-39, Mountville, SC 29370

1:30 PM - 4:30 PM
BMW Performance Center Driving Program (PM)
The BMW Performance Center reserves the right that if it appears likely that it will be raining for the Exhibition planned for Friday afternoon we could run the exhibition Thursday afternoon and have the Thursday P.M group drive on Friday.
BMW Performance Center
1155 Highway 101 South, Greer, SC 29651
This half-day event at the BMW Performance Center gives you the chance to sample several current BMW models between five different driving stations. The stations include the “rat race” (where two cars compete against each other on a skid pad), a timed event for friendly competition, off-road driving in a BMW X3 or X5, and driving an M car around the handling course. Finally, buckle up in the passenger seat for a hot lap with an instructor as they drift and accelerate around the track. It’s a ride you won’t soon forget. Did we mention the program includes a fantastic lunch prepared by the Performance Center chefs, too?

Must be at least 18 with a valid driver's license.

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
BMW Plant Spartanburg Tour
Separate registration required.

2:30 PM - 3:45 PM
ZF Transmissions Gray Court Tour
Location: 2846 North Old Laurens Road, Gray Court, SC 29645
Tour Length: 1 hour 15 minutes, including welcome, safety overview, tour of facility.
Requirements: Sturdy, flat, closed-toe shoes and long pants are required; protective eyewear, vests, safety shoes and tour headsets will be provided.

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Michelin Driving Experience
Location: Michelin Laurens Proving Grounds
2440 SC-39, Mountville, SC 29370

4:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Dinan Beer Garden
Noma Square

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Registration
Location: Hyatt Regency A and Crepe Myrtle

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Vendor Hall Reception
Location: Hyatt Regency A and Crepe Myrtle

6:30 PM
BBS Wheels Photo Contest People's Choice Deadline
Hyatt

6:30 PM
BBS Wheels Photo Contest Closes
Hyatt

6:30 PM
Fun Rally Deadline
Hyatt

6:30 PM
Shell Fun Rally Deadline
Hyatt

6:30 PM
Trivia Deadline
Hyatt


Friday, October 18, 2019
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
BMW CCA Foundation Tour
Register Monday 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
BMW Plant Spartanburg Tour
Separate registration required.

10:00 AM
Door Prize Deadline
Hyatt

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
BMW Plant Spartanburg Tour
Separate registration required.

12:00 PM - 1:15 PM
Foundation Charity Rides at BMW Performance Center
BMW Performance Center
1155 Highway 101 South, Greer, SC 29651
Register here.

12:45 PM - 1:45 PM
BMW Plant Spartanburg Tour
Separate registration required.

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
BMW Plant Spartanburg Tour
Separate registration required.

2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Festival/Exhibition/Demos at BMW Performance Center
BMW Performance Center
1155 Highway 101 South, Greer, SC 29651

4:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Dinan Beer Garden
Noma Square

6:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Registration
Hyatt

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
BMW NA Dinner
Location: Hyatt Regency A/Crepe Myrtle
Seafood Display-jumbo poached shrimp with garlic and Prince Edward Island mussels and clams served with spicy cocktail, tartar sauce, lemons, hot sauce
Build your own pasta station
Herb Crusted Ribeye
Honey Garlic Ham
Seasonal Deserts


Saturday, October 19, 2019
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
BMW CCA Foundation Tour
Register Monday 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
BMW CCA Headquarters Grand Opening
2350 Highway 101 South, Greer SC 29651
Sponsored by Hagerty with Cars & Coffee, Shell throwback display through the decades, etc.
Additional registration required for BBQ.

10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
"Hagerty Panel: ""Five BMW's to Watch"""
Location: BMW CCA HQ Lunch Tent

11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
Griot's Garage Session 1 Tech Talk
Location: Outside BMW CCA HQ Garage Area

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
BMW CCA Headquarters BBQ
Location: Location: BMW CCA HQ
2350 Highway 101 S, Greer SC 29651
House-smoked pulled pork & oven roasted chicken thighs
Macaroni and cheese
Assorted BBQ sauces
Creamy cole slaw
Southern potato salad
Corn bread muffins & fresh baked rolls

1:00 PM - 1:45 PM
Griot's Garage Session 2 Tech Talk
Location: Outside BMW CCA HQ Garage Area

6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
50th Anniversary Celebration Dinner Sponsored by Turn 14 | Akrapovič
Location: BMW CCA HQ
Buses will depart from the Hyatt Regency.

[Overboost]

So a little disappointed in the registration for the BMWCCA Oktoberfest. First you need to be a BMWCCA member to register. Minimum cost $48 for 1 year. Then you need to cough up the full $55 for the Oktoberfest registration even for one day. So $103 seems a bit steep for me to have a look around so it looks like I will not be going. :(

[John in VA]

So a little disappointed in the registration for the BMWCCA Oktoberfest. First you need to be a BMWCCA member to register. Minimum cost $48 for 1 year. Then you need to cough up the full $55 for the Oktoberfest registration even for one day. So $103 seems a bit steep for me to have a look around so it looks like I will not be going. :(
It is a BMW CCA event, so shouldn't be a surprise. You could still go & hang around some of the events without having to register. I've been a member for >35 years & attended last year's event in Pittsburgh (for the 2002's anniversary). I didn't take part in any of the overpriced (in my mind) luncheons, dinners, etc.

[Overboost]

It is a BMW CCA event, so shouldn't be a surprise. You could still go & hang around some of the events without having to register. I've been a member for >35 years & attended last year's event in Pittsburgh (for the 2002's anniversary). I didn't take part in any of the overpriced (in my mind) luncheons, dinners, etc.

Is it possible to just go the the Spartanburg plant campus to see the cars and people or do you mean some of the events in downtown Greenville?

[sc330i]

Is it possible to just go the the Spartanburg plant campus to see the cars and people or do you mean some of the events in downtown Greenville?

Yes! There are tons of cars at the hotel downtown and parked on the street. I did the autocross today and people were spectating it. Tomorrow is going to be huge at the performance center


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[Overboost]

It is a BMW CCA event, so shouldn't be a surprise. You could still go & hang around some of the events without having to register. I've been a member for >35 years & attended last year's event in Pittsburgh (for the 2002's anniversary). I didn't take part in any of the overpriced (in my mind) luncheons, dinners, etc.
Thank you John, I took your advise and went down for today's event at the BMW Performance Center. Drove the X5 right in like a boss!


Yes! There are tons of cars at the hotel downtown and parked on the street. I did the autocross today and people were spectating it. Tomorrow is going to be huge at the performance center


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Had a good time down there today. Got a chance to see my friend Bill Auberlen and congratulate him for last weeks win at Petit le Mans. That was Bill's 60th IMSA win tying Scott Pruett.

I think the highlight of my day was watching the Isetta race to start off the event. :respect

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[John in VA]

Thank you John, I took your advise and went down for today's event at the BMW Performance Center. Drove the X5 right in like a boss!
I'm glad it worked out for you. I spent 3 days at O'fest in Pittsburgh last year & was overloaded - don't know how folks spend an entire week!