The M Chapter was able to secure a very limited number of spots from BMW North America (BMWNA) for the Celebrate Bob Lutz event at the Yankee Air Museum in Belleville, Michigan! To be held on Saturday, July 29th from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Willow Run Airport B-17 bomber hangers, this is an incredible opportunity to meet and celebrate the career of one of the most influential automotive executives of all time!
If selected, you will display your BMW as part of BMWNA’s curated display of classic and modern vehicles. Your submission is limited to only one picture, so please make sure it’s worthy of this event. In addition, please explain why your BMW should be chosen; you’ll be amongst a legendary collection of BMW’s finest.
The requirements are as follows:
- You must be a current BMW CCA primary or secondary member.
- Submit your car by following the instructions
- Complete the associated waivers
- Register for the event (a link will be provided to those whose cars are accepted)
While not a requirement, you can add M Chapter as your primary or secondary chapter by calling the BMW CCA office at 800-878-9292.
This event is only a few weeks away. The submission deadline is Monday, July 17th. Accepted members will be notified a few days after registration closes.
More details on this event below. Please note that the above information is to be selected as one of the BMWNA show cars, anyone can sign up to attend the actual event.
Here’s an opportunity to meet arguably the most influential, always quotable, often outrageous automotive executive of our time, the jet and helicopter flying, race car driving, team builder who’s held top management positions at BMW, Ford, Chrysler, and General Motors—Bob Lutz. “Maximum Bob” to his friends!
Join us at the Yankee Air Museum to see some of the amazing vehicles he’s crafted and influenced during his legendary career–BMW cars and motorcycles, the Dodge Viper, the Corvette C8, the Cadillac V-Series, the Ford Explorer, and the first ever U.S. hybrid, Chevrolet Volt, and more. Hear what he has to say at a young 91 years of age, about cars, the industry and his unique role in it. This is the guy who once rolled an Opel—on purpose!—to show his engineers that the car would really roll—the guy who created the long running, and still running, BMW theme, “The Ultimate Driving Machine.” See a chronological display of vehicles influenced by Bob in his career and marvel at his current hobby—building models of iconic World War II fighter aircraft and 1950 era race cars entirely out of paper!
This former Marine never stops. Join us to celebrate Bob’s incredible legacy and the man himself. It promises to be a memorable day for an incomparable automotive leader, and a great day for all who are able to attend.
Registration is by donation, minimum $50/person, and must be made on-line at MOTOR CITY VIPER OWNERS. Registrations are limited to the first 200 collector vehicles and 400 guests, due to Bob’s desire to actually be able to meet all guests. Due to the size of the event, it is impossible for Mr. Lutz to sign autographs. Thank you for your understanding. Confirmed registrants will be emailed detailed directions and local hotel information.
- 10 to 11:30 a.m.: Arrival, view vehicle and aircraft displays
- 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.: Luncheon Buffet opens
- 12 to 1 p.m.: Dave Bennett Trio plays
- 1 – 3 p.m.: Official Program
- Opening Ceremony
- Speakers, including “Maximum Bob.”
- Auctioning of GUTS books & Bob Lutz paper model
- Presentation to U.S. Marine Corps charity
3 to 4 p.m.: Dave Bennett Trio plays, view displays.
4 p.m.: Event concludes
All profits from the event are donated to the 501(c)(3) charity, The U.S. Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation. Celebrate Bob Lutz was created and run solely by a group of enthusiasts to honor Bob and his career and raise funds for his favorite charity.
