ZHP Gathering for Oktoberfest '13?

[das boots]

I am wondering if there would be an interest for the ZHP SIG to support the BMW CCA for the Oktoberfest '13 in Monterrey/Laguna Seca. This would be a great chance to show the appreciation of the ZHP SIG to the CCA for their support. A great turn out of ZHP from the West Coast would be the best time for a gathering. I know I will be attending Oktoberfest. And I will be bringing the ZHP.

I have been to Monterrey/Laguna several times with my M3. And the M3 has been taking a beating on the long drive. Unless, the S14.net would also be considering a gathering. Then I will bring both vehicles. Running the Laguna would be the chance of a lifetime. In a side note, if the Oktoberfest is not a success, then it is a guarantee....Oktoberfest will never return to the West Coast.

[Hermes]

I will be there

[johnrando]

I like the idea and I'll try to reserve my calendar to be there. Please keep us posted on dates, timing, etc.

[Hermes]

44th Annual BMW CCA Oktoberfest
Monterey California
Mazda Raceway, Laguna Seca
Monday, August 19 - Saturday, August 24, 2013

[das boots]

The week after the Autobahn West gathering....

[toddness]

If there was ever a time to book 10 days in Carmel.

Monterey Historics Aug 15-18, Concorso Italiano - Aug 16, Pebble Beach Concours - Aug 18, and then almost a week of Oktoberfest Aug 19-24

The weather is generally never better than this time of year either. The summer fog lifts early and Indian Summer is upon Nor Cal.

While your here, don't forget the golf clubs as Pebble Beach, Del Mar, and Spyglass Hill are all within 30 minutes as well.

[JKO_ZHP]

No idea what this is but I'm interested.
I will have turned 21 for barely a week during that time so if alcohol's involved as with the Oktoberfest I'm thinking of, then definitely. :innocent

[das boots]

If there was ever a time to book 10 days in Carmel.

Monterey Historics Aug 15-18, Concorso Italiano - Aug 16, Pebble Beach Concours - Aug 18, and then almost a week of Oktoberfest Aug 19-24

The weather is generally never better than this time of year either. The summer fog lifts early and Indian Summer is upon Nor Cal.

While your here, don't forget the golf clubs as Pebble Beach, Del Mar, and Spyglass Hill are all within 30 minutes as well.


If you can afford PB, go for it. Only played there once on a foursome with bro-in-law....and that was it. LOL. Also a lot of things to see in downtown Monterrey.....

[Hermes]

I will be bumping this thread from time to time so everybody in the Western half of the US is there (BP, you better fly out...). Even if you have an issue with CCA at the moment because of the SIG issue, this has nothing to do with those idiots.

Monterrey Week, 2013

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Legends of the Autobahn
Friday August 16, 2013
Rancho Cañada Golf Club
Carmel Valley, CA
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Festorics Turn Five Corral and Hospitality Area
Saturday August 17 to Sunday August 18, 2013
Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca
Salinas, CA
festorics.org (http://www.festorics.org)


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Oktoberfest 2013
Monday August 19 to Saturday August 24, 2013
Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca
Salinas, CA


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bhzdUaP5lR0

REGISTRATION BEGINS MARCH 1, 2013
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[az3579]

Oh damn... registration begins mega early...
Since I've never been to an O'Fest, do they typically sell out? I probably won't be able to register until the last month or so because of $$.

If I don't have to worry about selling out, then I think I know where some of my vacation days are going!

[brettbimmer]

Oh damn... registration begins mega early...
Since I've never been to an O'Fest, do they typically sell out? I probably won't be able to register until the last month or so because of $$.

If I don't have to worry about selling out, then I think I know where some of my vacation days are going!

I have attended two O'fests & never heard of them selling out. HPDE events at O'fest did have limited space, but never heard of someone not being able to get in. This even more so given the current economy.

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[derbo]

I'm open to the idea of HPDE at ofest! :D

Goal is to get the car ready by then.

[Hermes]

^ same goal here... I just need to get the Sport button mod completed, SMG paddles retrofitted, a Eurocharged tune, and some track wheels (unless you haz spare set for me to use so I don't have to bring them 800 miles from SoCal)

[derbo]

^ same goal here... I just need to get the Sport button mod completed, SMG paddles retrofitted, a Eurocharged tune, and some track wheels (unless you haz spare set for me to use so I don't have to bring them 800 miles from SoCal)

JP, depending on the situation, I may. It really depends on what I decide to do with my brakes and what can clear..lol :whistles:

[quikryptonite]

Oh, I really want to make it out for the weekend. That would be a lot of fun.

[az3579]

I have attended two O'fests & never heard of them selling out. HPDE events at O'fest did have limited space, but never heard of someone not being able to get in. This even more so given the current economy.

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Well, never selling out is good news, but with my luck who knows! Our HPDE's always sell out here, so I figured those would be hot items...

[Hermes]

BUMP...

Get your plans ready peoples!!!

[derbo]

HPDE is a "driving school" according to BMW CCA right? Lol. Probably want to do the Saturday one.


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[Hermes]

not sure if your car is old enough to qualify for Festorics

[cyberkaa]

I'm open to the idea of HPDE at ofest! :D

Goal is to get the car ready by then.

+1 Sounds like a great idea.

[derbo]

cmon kalim, is about time we exercise that S54 ;)

[quikryptonite]

Has anyone here driven the track? I really, really want to take the ZHP down the corkscrew. I hear it's just unreal.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=umEMDczoLn8&feature=youtu.be

[LivesNearCostco]

I will be there for at least 2 days, probably do just one day of the driving school. Hopefully do a day on the track with some other group before Oktoberfest since I've never driven that track.

[das boots]

I will be there for at least 2 days, probably do just one day of the driving school. Hopefully do a day on the track with some other group before Oktoberfest since I've never driven that track.

Did you move to Silicon Valley????

[Hermes]

Has anyone here driven the track? I really, really want to take the ZHP down the corkscrew. I hear it's just unreal.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=umEMDczoLn8&feature=youtu.be

Derek has driven Mazda Raceway in his black sedan

[Hermes]

preliminary schedule is up:

Monday, Aug 19 (subject to change)
Dinan Engineering Tour - Morgan Hills
Registration - Hyatt Ballroom - 2:00p - 9:00p
BMW NA Test Drive signup - Hyatt Ballroom - 2:00p - 7:00p
Concours Cleaning Tips - Car Wash Area
Concours Judging Meeting - Hyatt - 4:30p - 5:30p
First Timers' Briefing - Hyatt - 6:00p - 7:00p
BMW of El Cajon Welcome Reception - Hyatt - 7:00p - 9:00p
Trivia Master - Hyatt - 8:00p - 9:00p


Tuesday, Aug 20 (subject to change)
Registration - Hyatt Ballroom - 8:00a - 12:00p
BMW NA Test Drives & Signup - Hyatt Ballroom - 4:00p - 8:00p
Concours - Custom House Plaza - 9:00a - 2:00p
Concours (staging) - Custom House Plaza - 9:00a
Rags down - noon
Concours Dinner and Awards - Memory Garden - 4:00p - 6:00p
Odometer Gears TSD Rally Meeting - Hyatt - 6:30p - 7:30p
Taste of Monterey Wine Tasting - Hyatt - 7:30p - 9:30p


Wednesday, Aug 21 (subject to change)
Registration - Hyatt - 7:00a - 12:00p
Odometer Gears TSD Rally - Hyatt - Laguna Seca - 8:00a - 12:00p
Michelin Driving School - Laguna Seca - 7:00a - 4:30p
BMW NA Test Drives & Signup - Laguna Seca - 8:30a - 4:30p
Gymkhana - Laguna Seca - 9:00a - 5:00p
Car Control Clinic - Laguna Seca - 8:00a - 5:00p
Dinan Engineering BBQ Lunch - Laguna Seca - 11:30a - 2:30p
Dinner - Hyatt - 7:00p - 8:00p
BMW CCA Foundation Casino Night presented by Liberty Mutual - Hyatt - 8:00p -11:00p


Thursday, Aug 22 (subject to change)
Registration - Hyatt - 8:00a - 12:00p
Michelin Driving School - Laguna Seca - 7:00a - 4:30p
Bridgestone Autocross - Laguna Seca - 9:00a - 5:00p
Wine Tasting Tour - Carmel Valley / Monterrey area - 10:00a - 2:00p
Tire Talk - TBA - 5:30p- 6:30p
BMW NA Test Drives & Signup - Laguna Seca - 8:30a - 4:30p


Friday, Aug 23 (subject to change)
Registration - Hyatt - 6:15a - 4:00p
Michelin Driving School - Laguna Seca - 7:00a - 4:00p
BMW NA Test Drives & Signup - Laguna Seca - 8:30a - 4:30p
Bridgestone Autocross - Laguna Seca - 9:00a - 5:00p
BMW NA Banquet - Hyatt - 7:00p - 11:00p


Saturday, Aug 24 (subject to change)
Registration - Laguna Seca - 7:00a - 8:00a
Michelin Driving School - Laguna Seca - 7:00a - 4:30p
BMW NA Test Drives & Signup - Laguna Seca

[cyberkaa]

Sweet.

[quikryptonite]

This sig picture is fantastic! ^^^^^

[cyberkaa]

This sig picture is fantastic! ^^^^^

Thank you :)

[Hermes]

REGISTRATION OPENS THIS FRIDAY!!!


Oktoberfest Registration Opens This Friday, March 1 At 12:01 A.M. EST
Registration for the 44th Annual Oktoberfest in Monterey, California, August 19-24, opens this Friday. The host hotel will be the Hyatt Regency in Monterey—and the track, of course, is the world-famous Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca. Yes, finally you, too, will drive the Corkscrew!

Please note: The registration process has changed this year. The actual registration form is being hosted on the BMW CCA website. Before you are able to register on Friday you must log in to the website and enter your vehicle(s) in the garage. When you are logged in, you will see a blue link at the top of the screen that says "Your Garage." Please click this link and follow the on-screen instructions to enter your vehicle(s). You can also access the garage via the direct link.

Once you've entered your vehicle(s) into the garage, you may proceed to Oktoberfest registration once it opens on March 1. You will be able to select an entire package or select individual events via the Ã* la carte option. The link below will take you to the Oktoberfest website, where you can preview the packages and schedule now.

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[LivesNearCostco]

I did! Went Long Beach to Silicon Valley, to South OC, then back to Silicon Valley.

Did you move to Silicon Valley????

[cyberkaa]

I did! Went Long Beach to Silicon Valley, to South OC, then back to Silicon Valley.

Do you still live near Costco?

[das boots]

Do you still live near Costco?

Probably not in Silicon Valley......but LivesNearLaguna !

[LivesNearCostco]

not so close now. Before I was 5 miles from one and 4 miles from another, maybe 7 miles from a 3rd. All three of them sold gas! Now the closest one is at least 10 miles away and no gas :-(

[johnrando]

Bummer. You can live vicariously through me. I have one 2 miles away with gas.

[derbo]

Saturday Laguna Seca :excited

[derbo]

anyone sign up yet?

[johnrando]

Not yet. Gonna hold off until it gets closer.

[az3579]

Really debating whether I want to make it an extended vacation and drive out there for the track days at Laguna Seca.......... ohmygodohmygodohmygodohmygodohmygodohmygodohmygodo hmygodohmygodohmygod I so want to do it.................

I'd have to find someone who's willing tag along so we could split the driving to and from though... hmm...

[johnrando]

Do you have to be in the CCA to participate? I'm guessing yes.

[derbo]

Do you have to be in the CCA to participate? I'm guessing yes.

I believe CCA membership is a requirement to sign up


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[danewilson77]

I believe CCA membership is a requirement to sign up


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3 days until my memberships lapses.

Biting my nails :shifty

[Hermes]

Do you have to be in the CCA to participate? I'm guessing yes.

yes, and you must register on the national website

[az3579]

too expensive
3 days until my memberships lapses.

Biting my nails :shifty

Not renewing?

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[johnrando]

3 days until my memberships lapses.

Biting my nails :shifty

LOL. Mine is in 2 days

[danewilson77]

too expensive

Not renewing?

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Naa...I think I'll go ahead and let it expire.

[LivesNearCostco]

Just registered for Oktoberfest, my first time going. Helps that I can drive there, especially with the official event hotel already sold out. Signed up for Friday driving school at Laguna Seca, Thursday AutoX (wait-listed), and Tuesday night "Taste of Monterey" which might be just wine tasting but hopefully also includes sampling of local cuisine. I like to eat more than I like to drink!

Wednesday and Thursday driving schools already sold out but accepting names for for the wait lists. Friday was down to 20 slots which is why I signed up now. Want to drive Saturday but don't want to spend the extra money 4 months in advance. If Saturday still has slots after Memorial Day, I'll sign up for a 2nd day.

[1 M Mike]

Even if you have an issue with CCA at the moment because of the SIG issue, this has nothing to do with those idiots.
Was born and razed (sic) in Monterey, but just like Monterey Pop Festival back in '67 I'll miss this gig too.

If someone intentionally smashes and then torches their BMW ala Hendrix and his Stratocaster hopefully someone attending here can post it up. ;)

What's this SIG issue that's being mentioned here with CCA?

[derbo]

Just registered for Oktoberfest, my first time going. Helps that I can drive there, especially with the official event hotel already sold out. Signed up for Friday driving school at Laguna Seca, Thursday AutoX (wait-listed), and Tuesday night "Taste of Monterey" which might be just wine tasting but hopefully also includes sampling of local cuisine. I like to eat more than I like to drink!

Wednesday and Thursday driving schools already sold out but accepting names for for the wait lists. Friday was down to 20 slots which is why I signed up now. Want to drive Saturday but don't want to spend the extra money 4 months in advance. If Saturday still has slots after Memorial Day, I'll sign up for a 2nd day.

I'm looking to do Saturday and planning to sign up after memorial day. If there are slots there are slots. If not, oh well.

[Hermes]

Just registered for Oktoberfest, my first time going. Helps that I can drive there, especially with the official event hotel already sold out. Signed up for Friday driving school at Laguna Seca, Thursday AutoX (wait-listed), and Tuesday night "Taste of Monterey" which might be just wine tasting but hopefully also includes sampling of local cuisine. I like to eat more than I like to drink!

Wednesday and Thursday driving schools already sold out but accepting names for for the wait lists. Friday was down to 20 slots which is why I signed up now. Want to drive Saturday but don't want to spend the extra money 4 months in advance. If Saturday still has slots after Memorial Day, I'll sign up for a 2nd day.

damn, I need to sign up ASAP

[az3579]

Yeah, I'm shocked how quickly things sold out. That counts me out. Oh well.
It's currently a race against the clock (payday on Friday) for my June track day as well. I guess people are hot for the track this year...

[LivesNearCostco]

JP, Derek, I think the Friday school is still open today. It will probably sell out soon but the Saturday school should stay open for a while. That's what I'm hoping for. Probably a lot of attendees from out of state start driving home Saturday morning if they drove, or head to the airport or golf or shopping on Saturday if they flew in and rented or shipped their car.

Edit: CCA reg guy said the local Hilton is the backup event hotel since the Hyatt is sold out.

[derbo]

JP, Derek, I think the Friday school is still open today. It will probably sell out soon but the Saturday school should stay open for a while. That's what I'm hoping for. Probably a lot of attendees from out of state start driving home Saturday morning if they drove, or head to the airport or golf or shopping on Saturday if they flew in and rented or shipped their car.

Edit: CCA reg guy said the local Hilton is the backup event hotel since the Hyatt is sold out.

If saturday continues to be open, I will be signing up. I'm actually planning to go next month to Laguna with NCRC and to test out the M3 rear end :)

[LivesNearCostco]

The CCA National web site says 5 spots left for the Friday driving school as of Tuesday. But today at a CCA AutoX. At the recently former Pacific Region VP said the Wed, Thur, and Fri driving schools at Oktoberfest are sold out (wait list) but Saturday still has about 40 openings.

[DARXIDE]

:idea Bump bumpitty bump bump! :idea

Might there be enough to have a ZHP caravan to O'fest?? I'm in Ventura and would like to meet up if anyone's interested!

[LivesNearCostco]

For those of you at Oktoberfest this week, I'm sorry I haven't been there yet. Started a new job this week so have to be in the office until Thursday afternoon. Will be in the driving school Friday and Saturday. Signed up for Taste of Monterey tomorrow night but not sure if I'll make it there in time.

[johnrando]

That's this weekend? I'm out. BT Tourney.

[Hermes]

it started Monday, I couldn't make it myself due to work

[derbo]

I can't make it either due to project at work :(


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[LivesNearCostco]

first track day was today but I haven't heard any news. I think my first event starts at 7pm tomorrow night. I'll leave work, pick up my daughter from after school car, wait for my wife to get home, then drive through Santa Cruz and hope the traffic isn't too bad to Monterey. Then drive home, then drive to Laguna Seca early Friday morning, which could be counter-commute. Thinking about getting a cheap hotel Friday night. Except I don't think there are any cheap hotels in Monterey! (Maybe in Salinas.)

[derbo]

first track day was today but I haven't heard any news. I think my first event starts at 7pm tomorrow night. I'll leave work, pick up my daughter from after school car, wait for my wife to get home, then drive through Santa Cruz and hope the traffic isn't too bad to Monterey. Then drive home, then drive to Laguna Seca early Friday morning, which could be counter-commute. Thinking about getting a cheap hotel Friday night. Except I don't think there are any cheap hotels in Monterey! (Maybe in Salinas.)



Friend is there. Wish I could've gone. :(

https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/1175579_10201796858593301_981652336_n.jpg

[Hermes]

Nice pic of Nick's car!

[derbo]

JP, yea nick and brandon are there and paid to be there I think. Jealous.

[Hermes]

Yeah, but they only got paid for Monday. The rest of the week they had to use vacation time

[derbo]

Yeah, but they only got paid for Monday. The rest of the week they had to use vacation time

Either way, still a blast considering the distance they went and that F10 M5 they borrow. :drool:

[Hermes]

you can't have a LS thread without GTR's @ Corkscrew

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/2006lagunasecateamptg.jpg

[LivesNearCostco]

Met a bunch of San Diego and Los Angeles CCA chapter folks, including Nick the regional VP for CCA, Satch Carlson, Satakal and Kim (can we call them Satakim?), Andre Eisenbach, Richard/Jordan father-son team from the LA chapter, Octavio with the Valencia Orange 1M, and some other folks I used to see at the San Diego autoX event. In fact the San Diego chapter was running the AutoX at Oktoberfest.