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m3gtr 
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 Topic: Track Time at Rockingham
Posted: 15-February-2004 at 10:11 |
Hi
Is it mandatory to be a member of the club in order to take advantage of the track day at Rockingham? I'm not a member at the moment and I hear that the track day is under subscribed at the moment.
Paul
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Mark R
Really Senior Member I
Wimborne, Dorset
Joined: 24-February-2003
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Posted: 15-February-2004 at 10:58 |
Paul,
No you don't need to be a BMWCC member, any one is welcome 
You do need to book in advance though, you got your car running then?
E30 Mark
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Mark Roberts 
E30 318iS
Wessex Region Secretary
E30 Registrar & committee member
Someone left a note on my windscreen. It read 'Parking Fine' that was nice
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m3gtr
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Posted: 15-February-2004 at 16:53 |
Hmm I thought you would say that, but on the T&C's on the tickets ordering page, it says that you have to have a valid BMWCC membership card.
Car isn't running just yet, but there's very little in the way now!! (i'm going to regret saying that aren't I!!)
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Chris Miller
Really Senior Member I
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Posted: 15-February-2004 at 19:20 |
Hi
I understood that to book track time you do need to be a full BMW Car Club member.
Regards
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m3gtr
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Posted: 15-February-2004 at 19:29 |
Likewise!
Can one of the organisers please state the situation please as I'd like to book for the full day!
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Mark R
Really Senior Member I
Wimborne, Dorset
Joined: 24-February-2003
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Posted: 15-February-2004 at 19:41 |
 Mark R wrote:
Paul,
No you don't need to be a BMWCC member, any one is welcome
You do need to book in advance though, you got your car running then?
E30 Mark |
I hope someone can clear up this situation! I was told recently it was OK for anyone, but as i don't track my cars I can't speak from true experience, sorry if i mis-lead anyone, hopefully they will let you attend with out being a BMWCC member.
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Mark Roberts
E30 318iS
Wessex Region Secretary
E30 Registrar & committee member
Someone left a note on my windscreen. It read 'Parking Fine' that was nice
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m3gtr
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Posted: 15-February-2004 at 23:00 |
I hope so! I've put a shed load of time and money into the car trying to get it running for the 6th, so fingers crossed! Seems pointless trailering the car there just to have it sat in the field!
I need an official anser on this please!
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B 7 VP
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Posted: 16-February-2004 at 12:01 |
The Terms of the Car Clubs insurance require, any Driver taking part in an On circuit drive, to be a Member of the Insuring Club. Other posts have already stated , that you must be a Club member to go Ontrack.and also the booking form page.
SAFETYFAST
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m3gtr
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Posted: 16-February-2004 at 23:31 |
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I think you would have gained many more track day attendees without this stipulation. I would have thought the track day organisers would have considered the "wider" audience that was likely to attend. ahh well, it was going to be a full day booking too!
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Mark R
Really Senior Member I
Wimborne, Dorset
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Posted: 16-February-2004 at 23:37 |
It's a shame that we wont be seeing you on track, but it does seem it is a stipulation of the insurance that you are a BMWCC member, to be honest i don't see what difference it makes, but insurance is insurnce... love it or hate it ! it's there to protect someone in the long run. 
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Mark Roberts
E30 318iS
Wessex Region Secretary
E30 Registrar & committee member
Someone left a note on my windscreen. It read 'Parking Fine' that was nice
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B 7 VP
Really Senior Member II
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Posted: 17-February-2004 at 00:36 |
 The differance it makes, is that if you are a Club member YOU have protection-thats WHAT you paid for, someone is looking after YOUR interests , thats what the Long run is for, YOU.The wider audience is most welcome, if they wish to join the Car Club , pay the joining fee, and have their Member interests in Insurance matters looked after , if driving on track.
SAFETYFAST
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Richard
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Posted: 18-February-2004 at 14:36 |
Come and join the party!
What's wrong with you guys? Have you got something against becoming a member of the BMWCCGB? I would have thought that you would be keen to join the biggest and best club which supports your marque! surely it would be in your interest?
As far as I am led to understand the track day at Rockingham on the 6th has been organised by the BMWCCGB for members of the BMWCCGB and in particular for E30 owners as part of the 21st Birthday celebrations.
Regards
Richard
E30 Register NE Rep.
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B 7 VP
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Posted: 18-February-2004 at 18:27 |
Richard 100% correct!!! But also, as has been posted so many times, anybody with an Interest in BMW is welcome.The Workers of this Club, give so much time , often without thanks, to see others enjoy their efforts.The club does not make a profit, it finance,s events for the benifit of its Members, even if the event makes a loss.Members of the Club play by its rules, a lot of them were voted for by those same members, for others that want to play by their own rules, its a democracy--So Goodby!!
SAFETYFAST
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m3gtr
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Posted: 18-February-2004 at 19:49 |
Don't get me wrong here guys, I just think that you'd have been able to attract even more people to the event if the track day was open to non-members. I understand the limitations of your insurance policy.
Can you give me an idea of how busy the track is going to be?
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monsport42
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Posted: 23-February-2004 at 23:27 |
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Hi All, just been reading this thread. I was under the impression that whilst the day's event has been organised for the E30's 21st Birthday, the track event is organised by the M Power Section with E30s getting priority in the bookings.
Come on guys the Club runs some great 'Better Driving' Days through the year with pretty well behaved members looking after each - no rice eating maniacs!
Edited by monsport42
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M3 DO U
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Posted: 29-February-2004 at 19:06 |
Hi Guys
Can someone tell me if I need separtate insurance for my self for track use at Rockingham or am I covered by the club if i have an accident and damage my car?
If I need separate insurance can someone recommend a company and any ideas on costs?
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kevin
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Posted: 29-February-2004 at 19:13 |
You will need to arrange your own cover. I have used competition car insurance in the past but now have cover via AON as I have a policy with them.
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Kevin
'04 E46 330Ci Convertible
'08 E61 535d Touring (TorqueMeister Towbarge)
’95 E34 M5
’89 E30 M3 (Cecotto)
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thepits
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Posted: 06-March-2004 at 16:42 |
 Well - I enjoyed my first (and only!) BDD!
(I kept out of the way of the other loonys!)
and, if I have to be a member of BMWCC to do it, so what?
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B 7 VP
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Posted: 06-March-2004 at 22:16 |
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Nigel
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Posted: 06-March-2004 at 22:59 |
John
As a club member who attended, but didnt use the track... a big thank you.
To you, Ron, and all the other people who's names I dont know that gave up their time to make this day happen.
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Best Wishes
Nigel
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Track Time at Rockingham