2018 CSF Bimmer Challenge Series

[AriuSen]

Hello everyone,

Last year, KOYORAD bimmer challenge was a complete success! We are finalizing all the details for the 2018 Bimmer Challenge Series and it's shaping up to be the best season yet! For those not familiar with Bimmer Challenge, this is a BMW specific time trial series hosted by www.speedventures.com in CA and AZ. You not only get to win prizes and discount for parts, but you also get to be in a very friendly competitive environment. All BMWs are welcome!

This year we're working really hard on getting more solid sponsors than ever for the series as well as trophies and prizes. The point of this thread is to build awareness and engagement of the series. Feel free to ask questions or suggest changes.

Bimmer Challenge Rules


2018 Bimmer Challenge standing and results


You can find your Bimmer Challenge classing by going to the 2018 Bimmer Challenge Rules and selecting your chassis' base points. For example, my E46 M3 = 2 base points. I would start at +2 points then add up any points from modifications my car has which are listed on Section 3 of link. Once you total up your points you can find your class listing below from B5 to B1.

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BIMMER CHALLENGE 2018 CALENDAR
ROUND 1 02/10/18 Chuckwalla Valley Raceway
ROUND 2 03/03/18 Buttonwillow CW13
ROUND 3 03/31/18 Willow Springs Road Course
ROUND 4 05/26/18 Auto Club Speedway - Bimmerfest
ROUND 5 06/30/18 Laguna Seca (92db)
ROUND 6 07/29/18 Buttonwillow CCW
ROUND 7 09/29/18 Sonoma Raceway
ROUND 8 10/20/18 Buttonwillow CW13
ROUND 9 11/17/18 Chuckwalla Valley Raceway
ROUND 10 12/22/18 Buttonwillow CW13

NOTE: ONLY BEST 7 RESULTS WILL COUNT.

Round 1 RESULTS CHUCKWALLA

[M3 Number 86]

ENDLESS!!!

[AriuSen]

the first sponsor to announce!
Renownusa reigns from San Francisco with a purpose to satisfy hardcore drivers with an understated OEM+ like touch for our machines. These wheels are made from 6061 T6 Aluminum for superior strength and light weight, OEM quality AMANN threads, and feature genuine leather and alcantara. Renown steering wheels offer you an unparalleled wheel at a reasonable price, and will set your vehicle apart from those with predictable, prosaic aftermarket offerings. Available with a variety of finishes and stitching colors, Renown wheels are the perfect complement to any interior!
PM us to get the Bimmer Challenge special offer for their steering wheels.
You can check out their products at http://www.renownusa.com/
Also make sure to follow them on Instagram @Renownusa

[AriuSen]

We're happy to announce that Trinity Autosport is back as one of our sponsors for the 2018 season. Trinity Autosport is a full-service German automotive specialist such as Factory Specified Maintenance, Diagnostics, Service & Repairs, Alignment & Corner Balancing, Performance Parts & Installation, Performance Tuning, Race Car Maintenance & Build Services, Data Acquisition & Analytics. Located in North Orange County, they have a dedicated staff and a passion for the marques they support - BMW, Porsche, Mercedes and Audi. They are your trusted, all German, Orange County automotive center. You can visit their website at http://www.trinityautosport.com/

[AriuSen]

MMI Vehicle Systems, founded in 2014 and based in the San Francisco Bay Area, is specialize in both Original and OEM parts for many European Auto manufactures. MMI Vehicle Systems Inc. pride themselves on their personal touch customer care, and are considered a quality source by both Repair Shops and European Auto Enthusiasts.

In 2015 MMIVS began supplying RAVENOL Lubricants. RAVENOL is one of the most dynamic and capable brands for premium lubricant products in the world.

For 2018, MMI will be giving out RACE RAMPS 56'' to the season top points winner, prizes throughout the year, as well as 25% off of Ravenol products.

For OEM parts, MMI is giving 20% up to 20% in BMW parts for the bimmer challenge drivers! Contact us to get the unique code to be redeemed!

Visit their website at http://mmivs.com/

[AriuSen]

We would like to announce an all new sponsor for 2018!

Endless Brake Systems products, made in Japan, have been recognized in recent years at the Nürburgring 24 hour race, Spa 24 hour race, WEC, and other endurance races, demonstrating superior performance even in the most rigorous Motorsport events.Many racing teams around the world have adopted Endless as their brake pads of choice, and that is why most European teams use Endless.
Check out their website at http://www.endless-sport.global/us and http://www.endless-brake.info/

- Endless is offering our Bimmer Challenge drivers a 40% discount on brake pads and a 30% discount on brake fluids in 2018.

- Furthermore, Endless will be awarding overall P1 from each class with a set of brake pads! PLEASE SEE THEIR CONTINGENCY RULES and HOW TO PLACE AN ORDER in picture #2

[roastbeef]

I'm excited about reasonably priced pads!

[admranger]

I see the Route 1 to 395 to 14th St to C St to 12th St track isn't on the list. I've got that one nailed down hard in the X5. The return trip has a wicked bump right in the left hander merging onto the 395 HOV lanes (that I hop off of before they are enforceable). Moves the X5 over a couple of feet if I hit it at any speed over the usual crawl. Wicked. Even worse in the M3 and I drive that on Fridays so I do usually get a free shot at the corner. Need Fox shocks to take that on properly...

GL to all that run in the challenge. Remember that racing is life. Everything else is just waiting.

[AriuSen]

Happy to announce Koyorad Cooling Systems, Inc. is back as one of our sponsors for this season!! They now have E9X radiators and cooler ready for competitors as well for other BMW models. Check out their website at http://koyoradracing.com/ and PM us to order through Bimmer Challenge special pricing.

[roastbeef]

i sent an email regarding the endless pads... they are very close to me, would i save any more on shipping if i go pickup?

[AriuSen]

Would like to welcome once again MOTORSPORT HARDWARE/FLUID!

Motorsport Hardware / Fluids, Manufacturer of race proven wheel hardware, Studs, Nuts and Spacers, and provider of of Performance Fluids for you vehicles like your weekend warrior or you dedicated race car. Wheel hardware made with specific forged alloys under a strict Aerospace/Nuclear fastener quality system. Since 2004, Motorsport Hardware has proven themselves through all disciplines of racing from Rally to Drifting to Endurance racing. When it comes to holding the most important part of your car on, your tires, trust in Motorsport Hardware

Motorsport Hardware - Fluids is also an exclusive stocking distributor of Ravenol performance fluids for Bimmer Challenge members in the Socal region. They also stock Motul, Redline, Total, and many others. Located in Huntington Beach

For 2018: Motorsport hardware is offering free wheel stud kit to the overall winner.
Requirements are:
1. Driver must currently be on Motorsport Hardware wheel hardware. Traklite spacers, Studs/nuts or both
2. Driver must use 2 Motorsport Hardware / Fluids decals (provided by us) on the car. On rear quarter panel or any where clearly visible.

All year BC deal: 25% off all Performance Fluids and 20% off Wheel Hardware

How to order, Driver must contact BC board member at bimmerchallenge@outlook.com to receive the unique code to be redeemed.






Happy to announce Federal Tire as our official tire sponsor for the 2018 season. Scroll through the pics to see their special pricing for our drivers! The 595RS-RR is the Dot 200 and the FZ-201 is the Dot 100.
PM us to get info on how to order if you run Bimmer Challenge!





Happy to announce our newest sponsor GT Technik🤘 . For the March Buttonwillow event they would like to offer the following : - 20% discount to all participants for their track and street cars.
- 20% off on corner balance /alignment/ chassis set up.
Good through the month of February.
- 15% off on all Sparco Safety Gear
Includes Seats, suits, seatbelts, gloves, shoes.
Through february

Must mention Promocode Bimmer Challenge at time order is placed.






Help us welcome Titan 7 as one of our sponsors for this season!!





Help us welcome once again our Norcal shop Performance Technic as 2018 sponsor! Located in NORCAL area, Performance Technic offers service and performance work for BMW enthusiasts. Along with maintenance, diagnostic and performance upgrades for street driven BMWs, PTech offers complete race car building services and track day prep for the Motorsport focused customer. For the demanding customer, PTech performs custom swaps for the enthusiast looking to build a one of a kind BMW.
Performance Technic will be offering 25% off tire mount, balance, corner balance and alignment services for local Bimmer Challenge members including gifts for the winners throughout the season! You can contact them by visiting their website at https://www.performancetechnic.com/

[AriuSen]

We are excited to announce our newest sponsor for the 2018 season, APEX Race Parts. APEX, located in Northern California, has provided the BMW enthusiast community with lightweight, race proven wheels for over 10 years. All APEX wheels are flow-formed and provide superior brake clearance in fitments specific to BMW chassis. Visit their website at https://www.apexraceparts.com/

ALSO DONT MISS OUT APEX GROUPBUY!
APEX 18" FL-5 & SM-10 Group Buy where you can save up to $300 OFF a set plus free shipping in the continental US. This is a great chance to save big on a set of wheels right before the season starts. Get more details here https://www.gangup.com/apex/apex-18-...s-q1-2018.html

[dogbone]

I just wanted to say thanks to you guy for putting all the time and effort into the Bimmer Challenge series! You have quite the impressive sponsor list this season!

I had fun out there on Saturday competing with Joe from Trinity Autosport. He and I were within a second of each other, going for it in B1.

I enjoyed chatting with the Titan7 guys. Learned all sorts of interesting stuff.

Ok, I'm gonna need some help here.......Was it me? Or did I see Elie Mansour drive like 18 different cars on Saturday? I'm starting to think that he's actually the only driver in the Bimmer Challenge. You just show up with your car and he drives it to the fast lap. He's sort of the Randy Pobst of Bimmer Challenge. I swear, every time I was standing there chatting with him, someone would walk up and say, "Hey Elie, do you want to take my car out this time?" What the heck?

Anyway, I hope I can do some more of these this year.

[AriuSen]

Originally Posted by dogbone

I just wanted to say thanks to you guy for putting all the time and effort into the Bimmer Challenge series! You have quite the impressive sponsor list this season!

I had fun out there on Saturday competing with Joe from Trinity Autosport. He and I were within a second of each other, going for it in B1.

I enjoyed chatting with the Titan7 guys. Learned all sorts of interesting stuff.

Ok, I'm gonna need some help here.......Was it me? Or did I see Elie Mansour drive like 18 different cars on Saturday? I'm starting to think that he's actually the only driver in the Bimmer Challenge. You just show up with your car and he drives it to the fast lap. He's sort of the Randy Pobst of Bimmer Challenge. I swear, every time I was standing there chatting with him, someone would walk up and say, "Hey Elie, do you want to take my car out this time?" What the heck?

Anyway, I hope I can do some more of these this year.

ahah congrats on your first place. I wanted to go so bad to compete with you guys, but I had some family stuff to take care =((((
Hopefully next time!

Elie, is like a kid in disney land at the track....wanna go on every ride possible lol.

[AriuSen]

Congratulation to all the winners for ROUND 1 AT CHUCKWALLA VALLEY SPEEDWAY!!!

[AriuSen]

Bimmer Challenge drivers please welcome back JMP Autowerkz to our sponsor line up! Jmp Autowerkz is your one stop shop for all your Bmw needs. From basic service to full track car builds, they can do everything in house. Based in Los Angeles, Jmp has one of the best facilities with over 10,000 square feet for your Bmw. From top of the line equipment to specialty tools for your Bmw, they have it! Track car services include but not limited to suspension installation, computerized custom alignment and corner balancing, tire services, track prep and inspection, full race car builds, engine swaps, customized fab solutions and many more. JMP is headed by a full time race car driver that builds his own race cars himself, so you know your track car is in great hands. With almost 10 years experience building track cars and driving on track, you know you can trust them with your car. All the cars they put their hands on are track proven so if you want a car that is reliable and fast, you know where to go. http://jmpautowerkz.com/index.html
See in page 2 what JMP will be offering us and their requirements.

[dogbone]

Originally Posted by AriuSen

ahah congrats on your first place. I wanted to go so bad to compete with you guys, but I had some family stuff to take care =((((
Hopefully next time!

Elie, is like a kid in disney land at the track....wanna go on every ride possible lol.

Thanks!

I was wondering if you were going to be there, but I didn't see a Z4 in the sign ups. Does your car compete in B1?

Yeah, family stuff might keep me away from Buttonwillow.....looking into that now.

[AriuSen]

Originally Posted by dogbone

Thanks!

I was wondering if you were going to be there, but I didn't see a Z4 in the sign ups. Does your car compete in B1?

Yeah, family stuff might keep me away from Buttonwillow.....looking into that now.

Yeap. My car is in b1. Ill be there at brp

[dogbone]

Originally Posted by AriuSen

Yeap. My car is in b1. Ill be there at brp

I will try to be there. But there are some significant hurdles.....the family will be in Mammoth, I'm supposed to drive kids up to Mammoth, and my nephew might come down from Alaska for the ski trip. I can work around the first two items. But if my nephew comes down, then I'm definitely out. We'll see!

[M3 Number 86]

Originally Posted by dogbone

I just wanted to say thanks to you guy for putting all the time and effort into the Bimmer Challenge series! You have quite the impressive sponsor list this season!

I had fun out there on Saturday competing with Joe from Trinity Autosport. He and I were within a second of each other, going for it in B1.

I enjoyed chatting with the Titan7 guys. Learned all sorts of interesting stuff.

Ok, I'm gonna need some help here.......Was it me? Or did I see Elie Mansour drive like 18 different cars on Saturday? I'm starting to think that he's actually the only driver in the Bimmer Challenge. You just show up with your car and he drives it to the fast lap. He's sort of the Randy Pobst of Bimmer Challenge. I swear, every time I was standing there chatting with him, someone would walk up and say, "Hey Elie, do you want to take my car out this time?" What the heck?

Anyway, I hope I can do some more of these this year.

True. I'm gonna make sure all these cheaters are DQ'd. That's the only way I'll get points. Lol

[Longboarder]

Originally Posted by AriuSen

Congratulation to all the winners for ROUND 1 AT CHUCKWALLA VALLEY SPEEDWAY!!!

Just curious - not sure if dogbone was joking or not but how many of those cars had their fast lap set by someone other than their owner?

I just finished looking at the series seeing what I would be comfortable building within the rules but if people can just go put a pro driver in their car for a lap then that does't sound like something I will bother participating in.

[M3 Number 86]

Originally Posted by Longboarder

Just curious - not sure if dogbone was joking or not but how many of those cars had their fast lap set by someone other than their owner?

I just finished looking at the series seeing what I would be comfortable building within the rules but if people can just go put a pro driver in their car for a lap then that does't sound like something I will bother participating in.

Elie is actually one of the organizers of the event so he will know which lap times not to count.