hybrid 1043 Report post Posted March 17, 2011 When: Saturday April 30th 2011 Where: Taupo Motorsport Park - Broadlands Road, Taupo What: Driver training for all the family at a fraction of the corporate cost; including in car training Driver Training to be undertaken by professional driver trainers including: · Mike Eady (Racer and BMW NZ Driver Trainer) and; · Gerry Hodges (LTSA Accredited Driver Trainer with over 20 years experience including emergency services driver trainer) Evening Meal: BMW Club get together and driver training day ‘awards’ bash (come and join the festivities) Cost: $ 140 per person/driver (Driver Training) $ 55 per person (Saturday evening meal) What to bring: · Car (not necessarily a BMW) · Cotton or race overalls and a helmet if you wish to participate in the over 100kph track driving Accommodation: The Club has arranged a very favourable rate including parking with the Taupo Hilton available to be booked through the hotel’s website. This really is a valuable event on the calendar and one that has taught young and old drivers alike through the years. Please support the event as the club ran it at a loss in 2010 and cannot afford to do so again in 2011. *NB In 2011 BMW Driver Training are also offering a discounted price for all participating drivers to attend further instruction as part of the corporate BMW Driver Training programme, do not miss out on this opportunity! Sharkfest: Celebrating all 1502, 1602 and 2002 through E3, E6 and E9 into the E12, E21, E23, E24 and E28 BMWs Club enthusiasts bring out your shark-nosed BMW from the 1970’s and 80’s. You can either fully participate in the driver training or simply enjoy the atmosphere in the company of like-minded enthusiasts with shark-nosed cars. Those club members from all the regions that know of non-club members that would be interested please encourage them to attend we are aiming at as large and varied a contingent as possible for both the Driver Training and Sharkfest. All road and race cars are welcome for both events! Please RSVP to the following from your region: •Gerry Hodges [email protected] 0274 925 040 •Zachary Lawrence [email protected] 021 277 5695 •Peter Bromley [email protected] 021 412 443 •Stephen Marks [email protected] Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hi-Tek 3 Report post Posted March 17, 2011 Good call with posting this Josh. Just need to see if Willie wants to tow the GTR to Taupo and I fly up and meet him from Wellington. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nastnas 9 Report post Posted March 17, 2011 pretty keen on this. is there a plan for the day that i can take a look at? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hybrid 1043 Report post Posted March 17, 2011 pretty keen on this. is there a plan for the day that i can take a look at? Nah but what has happened in the past is you start the morning with a briefing, then get split up into groups and perform 4-5 'stations' around the track different driver training tests. Then have lunch then in the afternoon they open the track up. Its a good day Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chippies 0 Report post Posted March 18, 2011 i did this a wee while back and am very glad i did, so much fun and so many good techniques to be learnt Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikes635csi 4 Report post Posted March 18, 2011 Hell Yes, but i dont think my car will be ready by then, or even next years... but keen to come. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Simon* Report post Posted March 18, 2011 I can thoroughly recommend this to everybody too. I put the girlfriend through it last year too in her Golf GTI. She's a much better and more confident driver for it too. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leithcm 0 Report post Posted March 21, 2011 Any chance of getting something like this in the South Island - at Ruapuna?? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hybrid 1043 Report post Posted March 21, 2011 Hit up your local BMW club, they probably run things like this. If not there are other clubs around. Mind you, If organised .. I would head down to SI Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hi-Tek 3 Report post Posted March 23, 2011 Josh, didn't have time to reply to your email but. http://www.hilton.com/en/hi/groups/persona...424/index.jhtml Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hybrid 1043 Report post Posted March 27, 2011 Josh, didn't have time to reply to your email but. http://www.hilton.com/en/hi/groups/persona...424/index.jhtml Yeah depending on what you guys are doing I might just drive down in the morning and back at night. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kinetik 4 Report post Posted March 30, 2011 What's the latest sign up date for this? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
beemn 50 Report post Posted March 30, 2011 Wednesday 27th Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hybrid 1043 Report post Posted March 30, 2011 you heading down milan for this ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
beemn 50 Report post Posted March 30, 2011 you heading down milan for this ? sure am, havent missed one for a while, good excuse for a weekend away Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hybrid 1043 Report post Posted March 30, 2011 sweet see you there then Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
beemn 50 Report post Posted March 30, 2011 sweet see you there then Count on it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
big g 0 Report post Posted April 16, 2011 Hi Guys, make sure you get your registrations in now for Taupo Driver Training. Register on line at: http://www.bmwclub.co.nz/events For a reduced rate at the Hilton, to make a great weekend of it, use this link for our special rate: http://www.laketaupo.hilton.com/bmwclub Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kinetik 4 Report post Posted April 17, 2011 Registered now, so see you all there! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
allan 295 Report post Posted April 24, 2011 Will be returning home from Auckland on Saturday would their be any problem with dropping in to say hello? Cheers Allan Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DIX8 7 Report post Posted April 24, 2011 I've just registered for Taupo, see yous there. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kiwi535 538 Report post Posted April 24, 2011 thinks thinks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hybrid 1043 Report post Posted April 26, 2011 I won't be making this unfortunately .. few issues I need to sort with the car I couldn't get done in time. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kiwi535 538 Report post Posted April 26, 2011 I won't be making this unfortunately .. few issues I need to sort with the car I couldn't get done in time. I have decided to go Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jom 98 Report post Posted April 26, 2011 I have decided to goSee you there! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites