Bridgestone BMW CCG Kyalami Track and Race Day

Hosted by Auto Bavaria Midrand

1 December 2019 (Sunday)

It is that time of the year and once again the big one is fast approaching! As promised, and as in 2017 and 2018, entries are opened first to those who have supported previous events on the calendar. From 1 November 2019 we will open entries to all other club members. Please note that only payment will secure your entry! If you have entered but not paid, you will only be placed on the waiting list and also please ensure you use your name as reference. So to secure your entry please register and pay as soon as possible. The biggest change is that it will be on a Sunday this year.

Here is the important information, PLEASE READ THROUGH THIS BEFORE DOING YOUR REGISTRATION.

All entries and arrangements will be final on Friday 22 November 2019.

Time Trials

The time trial sessions will run as they have done in the past few years. Cars will be split into 4 groups according to lap time/performance. We are limiting the event to 80 time trial cars and 40 race series entries to lower the amount of cars on track and so that every competitor can park inside the pits. However depending on the demand and if the pits are full we can pit competitors outside behind the pits

Race Series

This will be a championship round in our normal racing format. Drivers who want to enter their BMW race cars into the races who are not part of the Bridgestone BMW Club Race Series will be placed into a class according to their laptimes, our category’s rules and regulations will apply for driver and race cars, the driver will not qualify for any points in the championships (If you require the rules and regulations please email requesting a copy)

Pits

Pits will be allocated to groups on track to ease the traffic flow onto the circuit. Wherever possible, we will accommodate teams and crews that normally stay together, however you will need to notify the organizer in advance of these requests. We would also like to keep support vehicles to an absolute minimum but note NO support vehicles will be allowed inside the pits.

General

Mandatory clothing for time trials is a helmet, driving gloves, long cotton shirt, long pants and closed shoes. It is highly recommended to carry a fire extinguisher in your car and have tow hooks fitted in case a recovery is required

You are welcome to take passengers on track. They will need to complete a passenger indemnity and pay R50 at the BMW Car Club desk on the day.

MSA licences are required for this event. If you do not have a licence, you may apply for a day licence but this needs to be booked and paid for BEFORE 22 November 2019, Day licences can be applied on the MSA website, www.msaonline.co.za, Contact the organizer for information. PLEASE NOTE IF YOU ARE OVER 50 YOU WILL NEED TO PROVIDE A STRESS ECG WITH YOUR APPLICATION FOR EITHER A DAY OR ANNUAL LICENCE!

As per last normal, no alcohol will be served at the venue.

Bridgestone Hot Laps

The fee is R200 for 2 laps with a professional driver and will run from the first time trial sessions in Group 2, 3 and 4.

Documents attached:

Provisional Program

Regulations

Time Trial Classes

Details of the 2019 Bridgestone BMW Club Racing Series    

Details of the 2019 Bridgestone BMW Club Racing Series    

The 2019 season sees the club sticking to its roots. As with 2018, by consensus of the drivers, committee and sponsors, the series will once again run on our own track days. The balance of events will be hosted with the 5 Inland Championships rounds.

Regional status

We will continue as a regional championship in 2019 and will again crown a regional BMW Champion.

Marketing and PR

The club has retained the services of Racepics.co.za to handle much of the PR and marketing for the race series. Paul Blackburn and the rest of the team have proven themselves to be professional and accountable and we consider them an integral part of what we do. Should you be looking to attract a sponsor for your own car, we are able to provide stats for you that will help in justifying value to a potential or existing sponsor.

Our intention as far as TV and filming goes is to film every round, including those on the track days. These will be broadcast as part of the Inland Championship TV Show as well as on social media.  This is however sponsor and budget dependent.

Sponsors

We are in an unfortunate position to have only retained Bridgestone as our title sponsor and partner. We are appealing for additional sponsors for 2019.

Classes

We will still be running a breakout-time based classing system which is detailed in the regulations. We have added Class T restricted to forced induction cars that are faster than the Class B breakout. Class A will be restricted to normally aspirated cars faster than the class B breakout. Our regulations state that classes will be determined on your first qualifying session, but you may nominate your class upfront as part of your annual registration. If your nominated class is lower than your best previously recorded lap time, you will be urged to reconsider.

Administration

The track days will be run by Bernard De Gouveia with assistance from the club committee. 

After every event we will hold a drivers meeting at the Italian Club in Bedfordview for those participating in both the Time Trials and Race Series. You will be notified of these meetings 1 week in advance and are most welcome to attend.

The annual entry fee for the race series is R1600 which includes your annual club membership. It is imperative that you enter the championship as soon as possible to give us enough time to get the correct sponsor decals in time and plan for other administration needs.  

Click here to register for the 2019 Bridgestone BMW Club Racing Series Championship

Click here to download the calendar

Click here to download the regulations

We thank you for your participation in the 2019 season. Any queries or questions can be directed to Bernard De Gouveia on This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Kind regards,

Bernard De Gouveia

BMW Car Club Gauteng

083 463 3434

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