BMW Car Club of America, the official BMW enthusiast club, offers membership that includes access to hundreds of BMW-focused chapter, regional, and national events. Here are a few upcoming events that should interest BMW enthusiasts of all types!
Find even more events on the official BMW Car Club of America Event Calendar.
October 24-26, 2025 – Make Some Noise Drifting Event – Sandlapper Chapter
Later this month, the Sandlapper Chapter is going to take to the track at Carolina Motorsports Park in South Carolina for something totally new: a drifting event in addition to the traditional club racing and HPDE. That’s right, it’s the first opportunity from any of our chapters for you to get out there and get sideways in your own car in a controlled environment.
The drift portion of the weekend will take place on CMP’s kart track and is limited to 50 cars, which ensures a ton of time to see how much tire smoke you can make. There’s even a two hour session on Saturday night under the lights, which promises to be a lot of fun. That portion is exclusively for CCA members, but if you sign up at the event you can get a full year membership for just $29. Registration for the drifting sessions ends on October 11th, so be sure to sign up here before spots run out.
Of course, there will also be an HPDE and club racing over the course of the weekend if you’d rather not spend your time on track sideways. Signups for the HPDE and club races are still open as well. The event runs October 24 – 26. Get in there!
Full info below:
Sandlapper Drift, Morehead Speedworks Club Race, and Todd Newcomer Memorial HPDE
Enjoy a drift weekend on the Kart Track at CMP. We are limiting entries to 50 people, which means a lot of track time for participants.
Meet professional drifters!
Johan Swartz: the drift world record holder, sharing his world record-setting experiences.
James Clay: race driver, drifter and founder/ owner of BimmerWorld
Drift Under the Lights!
On Saturday evening, we’ll have a special two-hour track time to drift under the lights for BMW CCA members. Not a current member? We’ve arranged a half-price sign up for this event only. For $29 you can be a BMW CCA member for a year.
Live entertainment on Saturday night
Free Camping: Camping is allowed at the track, and they have 20 (free) and 30 (for a fee) amp service. There are ample restrooms and showers on site. You can reserve sites and electricity on the CMP Site
Halloween Weekend: This weekend event is traditionally our Halloween celebration weekend, so if you like, decorate your paddock spaces. If you have kids, trick-or-treating is the norm. It’s always a fun weekend.
Buffet Dinner Saturday night (additional cost for drift, included for HPDE and club racers) Otherwise, there’s a snack bar serving food from 8 to 3 each day.
HPDE: Eight sessions on track, plus classroom sessions. Free open track time for instructors on Friday.
Oct. 25, 2025: BMW Foundation: The Seven ALPINA Wonders of Plant Spartanburg
Join the BMW CCA Foundation for an exclusive evening at BMW Zentrum to celebrate the legacy of ALPINA Automotive excellence. “The Seven ALPINA Wonders of Plant Spartanburg” is an enlightening event where you’ll get an in-depth look at seven truly special vehicles, all born from the BMW Plant Spartanburg Factory.
This isn’t just a dinner event; it’s a deep dive into the untold stories behind these remarkable machines. The Seven ALPINA Wonders of Plant Spartanburg evening will be focused on telling the insider tales of the X5 4.6iS and 4.8iS, the ALPINA Roadster S, the XD3 (two generations), the XD4, and the XB7. We’ll reveal the passion, the challenges, and the triumphs that led to their creation. You’ll hear from the very people who made them, including ALPINA VIPs, BMW VIP’s and others who had a hand in shaping automotive history.
Your ticket offers more than just a fascinating look back. You’ll have the chance to win incredible giveaways and support a great cause, as all proceeds benefit the BMW CCA Foundation.
Event Details:
- Date: Saturday, October 25, 2025
- Time: 5:30pm – 9:00pm
- Location: BMW Zentrum
- Tickets: $145
The evening festivities will include:
- A discourse led by Matt Russell to interview ALPINA VIPs
- Door Prizes
- Heavy hors d’oeuvres, beer, and wine will be served
- Each registered guest will receive complimentary admission to the ALPINA: 60 Years of Excellence exhibition.
- Each purchased ticket will have a chance to win a set of Continental Tires
- A portion of the evening is sponsored by Hagerty
Secure your spot now for an unforgettable night of cars, stories, and community.
https://events.humanitix.com/the-seven-alpina-wonders-of-plant-spartanburg
Oct. 26, 2025 – BMW Performance Center Classic and Motorsports Festival
Get ready to celebrate BMWs of past and present at the BMW Performance Center Classic and Motorsports Festival at the BMW Performance Center, 1155 Highway 101 South, Greer, South Carolina. Festival admission costs $50. Driving Experiences led by pro instructors will be from 8 am – 10 am and 10 am – 12 pm. Price for the Driving Experience with Festival Admission Ticket is $250. Driving experience includes a two-hour driving experience, professional instruction, off-road experience, entrance to Festival Exhibit, and cookout lunch buffet. Exhibition runs by display cars will be from 1 pm – 3 pm. From 3 pm onward attendees can purchase charity tickets for hot laps in BMW racecars with pro drivers, including Bill Auberlen. Ticket sales for hot laps will benefit the BMW CCA Foundation.
To purchase Driving Experience and Festival Tickets, call 888-345-4269 or visit BMWPerformanceCenter.com.
EXHIBITS
Peterson Automotive Museum Celebrates 50 Years of the BMW 3 Series in Motorsports
BMW CCA Foundation Ultimate Driving Museum Exhibit: ALPINA
Don’t miss out! BMW CCA members can find hundreds more events at bmwcca.org/calendar.
Not a BMW CCA member yet? You can get all the benefits of membership for less than $5 a month! Visit bmwcca.org/jointoday to join the world’s largest official BMW enthusiast club today!
