Thanks to our mutual visits, they now even call it the Annual Concours d'Elegance and BMW Heritage Picicnc.
Date: Saturday, July 24th 2004
Meeting Time and Location: 7:45am for 8:00 am departure from Custer Rest Stop on I-5 Southbound
Destination: Cedar River Park, Renton, WA
Concours d'Elegance and BMW Heritage Picnic
Saturday, July 24th
Sponsored by BMW Seattle
Join us for the 24th Annual Concours d'Elegance and Heritage Picnic at Cedar River Park in Renton. This year we are pleased to be included as part of the 21st Annual Renton River Days community celebration coordinated by the City of Renton. Our big show will be part of the days many activities for the public to enjoy. Nearby will be music on two stages, arts and crafts booths, food vendors, an art exhibit, and other activities for the whole family. Mark your calendar for Saturday, July 24th.
This is a day for club members to come together and enjoy each other's company as well as display their BMWs at their very best. There will be two classes you can choose from for your BMW. A Judged class, with our famous etched glass trophies awarded to the winners. There is also a non-competitive Display class, where you can roll your BMW out without being judged.
Come see the history and beauty that make up BMW's heritage. This event always is very popular with 300-400 people in attendance. We anticipate close to 200 BMWs on display, spanning 7 decades. Be sure to be part of this exciting day.
Not sure if you are up for having your BMW judged? We judge only on cleanliness, and not on originality. The judging forms can be reviewed on the club's web site. You must be a member of the BMW CCA, BMW ACA or Canadian BMWCCBC to participate in the judged classes.
Cars are judged in three major areas: Exterior, Interior (including trunk) and Engine Bay. The underside of the car is not judged. Each class is judged by a three-member team whose independent results are then totaled to determine a score. This process is designed to be as fair and objective as possible. This year Best in Show will be determined in a new way. Once the judge's scores are tallied, the 5 top BMWs by points will be pulled together to be reviewed again by our senior judges. The 5 cars will be judged again, with the winner being determined based on the final round of judging.
The Display Class is a terrific way to take part in the event for those who don't wish to compete but want to come and show off their car. Just wash it, clean the wheels, and you'll be good to go! You'll be parked with the judged cars in your class. All participants will receive a Griot's Garage sample kit and commemorative poster.
Thanks to our Sponsors!
Our event this year is once again being sponsored by a generous donation from BMW Seattle. Next time you are at the dealership, be sure and thank them. BMW Seattle is providing the beautiful glass trophies as well as nice raffle prizes. Griot's Garage will also be in attendance as the official Car Care Sponsor of our event. Griot's Garage will be providing gifts for participants, raffle prizes, and will have representatives on hand demonstrating how to use their products. Griot's Garage will present a special Preservation Award for the BMW that is best preserved without a restoration.
Children's Activities
We will have a special tent with activities for kids including
a coloring, and pony rides will be near by. Renton River Days
will have many other activities for kids nearby.
Featured Car: 8 Series
The featured car this year is the venerable 6 Series. There will be a special class for the 8 Series. We hope you consider bringing your 8 Series out, in whatever condition it is in. The more the merrier! Dozens of 8 Series are anticipated this year.
Attendance Raffle
Bradley's Autowax in Bellevue has provided an exterior detail which will be raffled off as part of our ongoing yearly Attendance Raffle.
Volunteers Needed!
This event requires many volunteers to spend part of the day helping make the event a success. We need people to help judge cars, help with check in, coordinate parking the cars, helping in the children's tent, etc. If you would like to help, please contact event chair Lance Richert at (425) 644-8009 or Lance@richertnet.com
Costs:
Early Registration Fees are $20 for Display Classes and $30 for Judged Classes if postmarked by July 18th. After July 19th, Display Classes are $30 and Judged Classes $40. Refunds for cancellations are available through July 23rd. Our Canadian friends may pay in Canadian dollars as our way of saying thanks to them for coming down. Register early to secure your spot! For non-members wishing for a taste of our club, you can enter in the Display Class with an additional non-member surcharge of $10.
Picnicing
We encourage you to pack a picnic lunch or enjoy the Renton River Days food booths nearby.
Schedule:
9:00 am Begin check in and parking of Judged and Display BMWs
10:30 am All Judged and Display BMWs checked in
11:00 am Judging Begins, all hands off Judged BMWs
Activities for children
Griot's Garage detailing demonstrations
3-4 pm Awards and Door Prizes (time approximate)
Forms:
1) Registration Form
2) List of Classes
3) Sample Judging Form
DIRECTIONS:
Cedar River Park
Just East of I-405 in Renton
1717 Maple Valley Highway & House Way
From I-405 South: Take Exit 4 (Maple Valley exit). This will take you onto Sunset Boulevard NE. Go left at the second signal light (this is Maple Valley Road, Highway 169). Get into the right lane, travel a short distance, and turn right into Cedar River Park.
From I-405 North: Take Exit 4A (Renton/Maple Valley exit). Turn right at the end of the exit onto Highway 169, Maple Valley Highway. Get into the right lane, travel a short distance, and turn right into Cedar River Park.
See you there!