If you're a BMW owner, there are plenty of activities for you this month. On the East Coast, the second annual 4Ngiefest will take place. Last year, the gathering broke a Guinness Record for most BMWs in a single line. This year, organizers expect even more Bimmers to visit Atlanta, GA for the event, so get ready for a traffic jam!
For West Coast enthusiasts, M-Fest and Bimmerfest are back and better than ever. M-Fest is a weekend-long event that attracts adventurous M owners to Las Vegas from California, Texas, the Northwest and farther. The renowned Bimmerfest show also returns and this year moves to its new location in Santa Barbara. The laidback gathering is the largest BMW event in North America, where tuners from across the states bring their latest project cars and parts.
Other Euro fans should be getting ready for Dubs on Defrost, Spring Classic Show-N-Go and New England Dustoff. Unfortunately, show organizers hadn't sent us dates for some of these events as we went to press, so check our website at www.eurotuner.com for updated information as the time approaches.
If you're organizing an event, email the appropriate information to eurotuner@sorc.com and get on our calendar. It takes about three months for your listing to appear in the magazine, so plan ahead (although the online listing is updated weekly).
We'd also like to hear from any new Euro clubs out there. So send your details to the same email address.
For an up-to-date list of events and clubs,visit www.eurotuner.com.
4Ngiefest
Atlanta, GA
April 4
www.4ngiefest.com
4Ngiefest in Atlanta, GA began as a casual BMW meet in '07, but last year it drew a crowd of over 300 BMWs and set a Guinness World Record for largest number of BMWs in a single parade. This coming April 4 is the third annual event and will again include a charity donation to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. The attendees raised nearly $1300 in '08 so remember to bring cash to support a great cause. Check out its new official website with registration.
Dubs on Defrost
Westport, CT
April 4
www.hatcitydubs.com
The guys at Hat City Dubs, along with SoCo Dubs, CoCT and Performance Motorworkz, are bringing the show season in with a bang at its second annual Dubs on Defrost. Last year, over 300 cars attended but organizers hope to exceed that number with an additional 200 cars! There are also 15 recognized car clubs that have pledged to attend. So if you're in the Northeast and want to bring in the show season right, you know where to go.
M-Fest 3
Las Vegas, NV
April 10-12
www.mfest.net
Breaking news! M-Fest 3 has changed dates and it's going to be sooner than expected. Originally scheduled for late April, the event has moved to Easter weekend. Some more details have emerged, including a new host hotel - Palazzo at the Venetian. We're happy to reveal a track day has also been announced. So sponsors like HorsepowerFreaks will take to the road course, along with tuned M3, M5 and M6 cars. So visit the website and register.
Bimmerfest
Santa Barbara, CA
May 2
www.bimmerfest.com
For the past few years, the nation's largest BMW gathering has taken place at Earl Warren Showgrounds in Santa Barbara, CA. But the event has outgrown the venue, so organizers are moving this year's event down the street to the Santa Barbara Polo & Racquet Club. Expect many of the same vendors to return this year, as well as caravans starting from Northern and Southern California. Visit the website for more venue, vendor and caravan information.
Southern Wrthersee
Helen, GA
May 16-17
www.southernworthersee.com
If you can't make it to the Wrthersee Tour in Reifnitz, Austria (the ultimate VW/Audi festival of the world), why not make a quick journey to Helen, GA instead? Southern Wrthersee is based on the week-long event in Austria, bringing a similar Bavarian-themed flavor to the states. Starting with the location of Helen, nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains on the Chattahoochee River, it gives VW and Audi fans a beautiful Teutonic setting to gather and party for the weekend. Alabama car club H2O Tuning organizes the event and plans a car show, after-party and a 40-mile drive into the mountains.
SoCal R32 GTG
Los Angeles, CA
May 23-24
www.rdefined.com
It's back again, the world-famous R32 GTG and track day hosted by diehard R32 fanatic Eugene Lee. VWoA will again support the event, which will include a go-kart day, car show and tentative track session at California Speedway. Last year, 139 Rs came out to show their support (et 9/08).
Eurotuner GP '09
Southern California
Sept/Oct (TBA)
Now you've seen the results of eurotuner GP '08 in et 1/09 and the videos of each competitor at www.eurotuner.com However, it's now time to man-up for 2009. HPA Motorsports surprised the field with its VW R32 widebody turbo, by surviving all three rounds and beating the higher-powered competition. Do you think you have what it takes to be the next etGP champion? To apply, email etgp@sorc.com