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26 Apr

BMW CCA NJ x Thumbody Cars & Coffee

Cars + Coffee

Bring out your BMW!

Join us Saturday, April 26 for Cars and Coffee with the BMW CCA New Jersey Chapter! From 9 AM-12 PM we will be meeting at Thumbody 80 E Route 4 Paramus, NJ 07652 Feel free to stop by for a few minutes or stay the whole time.

Grab a coffee at Thumbody. All BMW CCA members will receive a 10% discount on purchases with a current membership card.

All BMWs are welcome! This event is open to members and non-members. Come by to see some cool cars, make friends, and celebrate BMW!  

25 May

Autocross May 25th 2025 - TD-Bank Ballpark

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Our second Auto-X (Autocross) event will be May 25th 2024 at TD Bank Ballpark. Autocrossing has been a premier activity for the New Jersey Chapter from the beginning. If you have questions about what an autocross is or how the event is organized, please go here. Each driver will usually get at least 8 timed runs during the day. Your best time counts toward the competition. Each cone that is knocked down, or displaced from the box in which it stands, adds a 2 second penalty. The Venue: The TD Bank Ballpark lot allows courses that yield typical run times of about 45 seconds. Most drivers run the course using 2nd gear. Course map: TBA Minimum Age and License: Drivers must be at least 17 years of age and have full driver's license. Car requirements: You do not need to own or drive a BMW to participate.  However, your car should be in safe condition to run at an autocross.  Please consult the tech document here.

02 Jun

June NJ/NY Thunderbolt NJMP - Driver School and Club Race

Driver's School

Monday, June 2 — Tuesday, June 3, 2024

NJ / NY Dual Chapter Event

Driver School Sponsor

BMW of MANHATTAN

  WE ARE RUNNING WITHOUT THE CHICANE! Please come join us for our traditional annual June Club Race/Driver School to benefit the Westlake School to be held at our home track at New Jersey Motorsports Park in Millville, NJ. The event will be held on Thunderbolt Raceway, which is a 14 turn, 2.25 mile road course designed by the owners of VIR with help from the legendary Carroll Shelby. Since 2008 a number of professional racing series have held events at Thunderbolt Raceway.  This is a perfect spectator event given the proximity of the track to the majority of our members, the excitement of Club Racing and the joy of the kids from the Westlake School who come as our guests. Take a personal day and come out to the track! Driver School: We anticipate a full school for this event based on our success of past years. Also note that we will have a total of 4 races over the two days and will only be able to offer 2 student run groups.  To accommodate the maximum number of students possible, there may be a greater range of driving skills than usual in each group. If you send a payment and we cannot accommodate you, you will receive a full refund (i.e., a cancellation fee will not be assessed). As always, acceptance preference is based upon the date your payment is received by the registrar. REGISTER EARLY TO SECURE YOUR PLACE IN THE SCHOOL! For the first time, we are offering single day student registrations for either Monday or Tuesday! While we still believe that you will get maximum fun and learning by participating in both days, we also understand that not everyone is able to come for two days. Come out and join us for what is always a fun event. Spectators: You are welcome to attend the event and watch - no charge for spectators and we may be able to get you a ride on track with an instructor!

Driver School Sponsor

BMW of MANHATTAN

22 Jun

Autocross June 22nd 2025 - TD-Bank Ballpark

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Our third Auto-X (Autocross) event will be June 22nd 2025 at TD Bank Ballpark. Autocrossing has been a premier activity for the New Jersey Chapter from the beginning. If you have questions about what an autocross is or how the event is organized, please go here. Each driver will usually get at least 8 timed runs during the day. Your best time counts toward the competition. Each cone that is knocked down, or displaced from the box in which it stands, adds a 2 second penalty. The Venue: The TD Bank Ballpark lot allows courses that yield typical run times of about 45 seconds. Most drivers run the course using 2nd gear. Course map: TBA Minimum Age and License: Drivers must be at least 17 years of age and have full driver's license. Car requirements: You do not need to own or drive a BMW to participate.  However, your car should be in safe condition to run at an autocross.  Please consult the tech document here.

29 Jun

Tire Rack Street Survival – Campgaw Ski Area in Mahwah

Street Survival

Save the date!

The New Jersey Chapter will host a Tire Rack Street Survival School on Sunday, June, 29th at Campgaw Reservation ski area in Mahwah, NJ. Tire Rack Street Survival is a program designed for drivers age 16-21 with a valid learners permit or license.  It combines behind-the-wheel sessions that simulate real world emergencies with classroom instruction to reinforce the lessons.  Trained coaches ride along with students during the driving sessions. Tire Rack Street Survival teaches lessons that most students don’t get in traditional driver education courses.  At the end of the one-day school, students will gain skills needed to anticipate dangerous situations on the road and learn how to best control their vehicle to avoid trouble in unexpected situations. Students are encouraged to use the car they normally drive for this school.  The session begins at 8:30 am and ends by 4:00 pm.  Students are expected to stay for the entire session.  A pizza lunch and drinks are provided.

11 Jul

July Summit Point Main - NJ/NCC - Driver School, Solo Day & Club Race

Driver's School

Friday, Jul 11 — Sunday, Jul 13, 2024

NJ / NCC Dual Chapter Event SPECIAL 3-DAY EVENT IN COLLABORATION WITH NATIONAL CAPITAL CHAPTER! Geoff Atkinson Memorial Driver School and Club Race: Please come join us for the Twelfth Annual Geoff Atkinson Memorial Driver School and Club Race. We are planning a special celebration of our friend Geoff Atkinson - please come out and make this an event to remember. Our annual combined Driver School and Club race at Summit Point Raceway has become the NJ Chapter’s second tradition (behind our June race/school). Summit Point Raceway is in the rolling hills of the northeast corner of West Virginia near Harper’s Ferry. While West Virginia sounds like a long drive, for many NJ members it is, in fact, not any further driving time than to Palmer or Watkins Glen. The School and the Club Race divide track time between student run groups in the School and Race run groups. So, when you’re not on the track or in the classroom, you can take time to watch the racing. We may run 3 student groups for this event but based on recent racer participation, we expect two racer run groups and consequently only 2 student run groups. Be sure to register early to lock-in your place in the school! Please note also that we will allow open face helmets (Snell2015 or newer) for this event. Friday Open track for Advanced Solo students and Instructors: There are two ways to drive on Friday in the Advanced Solo / Instructor run group. If you are a Solo student or instructor with the NJ Chapter, you can register here. If you are a member of NCC, you may receive an email from them to participate on Friday. If so, please register on NCC's site: NCC Friday Event . Make it 3 days on track! Attendance is limited so register now.  

11 Jul

Biergarten BMW Night @Deutscher Club of Clark

Social

One of our biggest meets of the year is not to be missed. Kids and Families are encouraged to attend. There will be live traditional German music and dancing for all ages. Playground and lawn games. German Beer Garden and German food. Fantastic homemade deserts from authentic German grandmas!

July 11

Deutscher Club of Clark Address: 787 Featherbed Ln, Clark, NJ 07066 Time: 5:30pm-10pm Admission: $5 per person. As usual, there will be plenty of good German food and beverages!  

11 Jul

4th Annual Concours On The Palisades

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4th Annual Concours On The Palisades

Sunday, July 13, 2025 • 10AM – 2PM

Rain Date: Sunday, August 17

Concours on the Palisades celebrates the finest in luxury, exotic and vintage automobiles. Downtown Fort Lee will host a collection of more than 100 luxury and exotic cars, from vintage classics to the newest and most advanced high-powered vehicles on the road today. This year’s show will also include special recognition of BMW North America 50th Anniversary. The judging panel will consist of recognized experts and restoration specialists by marque, acclaimed automotive writers and, of course, prior officiating judges from some of the nation’s most prestigious Concours events. Awards include Best of Show, Best of Class, Junior Judging, and Mayor’s Choice, among others.

20 Jul

Autocross July 20th 2025 - TD-Bank Ballpark

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Our fourth Auto-X (Autocross) event will be July 20th 2025 at TD Bank Ballpark. Autocrossing has been a premier activity for the New Jersey Chapter from the beginning. If you have questions about what an autocross is or how the event is organized, please go here. Each driver will usually get at least 8 timed runs during the day. Your best time counts toward the competition. Each cone that is knocked down, or displaced from the box in which it stands, adds a 2 second penalty. The Venue: The TD Bank Ballpark lot allows courses that yield typical run times of about 45 seconds. Most drivers run the course using 2nd gear. Course map: TBA Minimum Age and License: Drivers must be at least 17 years of age and have full driver's license. Car requirements: You do not need to own or drive a BMW to participate.  However, your car should be in safe condition to run at an autocross.  Please consult the tech document here.

17 Aug

Autocross August 17th 2025 - TD-Bank Ballpark

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Our fifth Auto-X (Autocross) event will be August 17th 2024 at TD Bank Ballpark. Autocrossing has been a premier activity for the New Jersey Chapter from the beginning. If you have questions about what an autocross is or how the event is organized, please go here. Each driver will usually get at least 8 timed runs during the day. Your best time counts toward the competition. Each cone that is knocked down, or displaced from the box in which it stands, adds a 2 second penalty. The Venue: The TD Bank Ballpark lot allows courses that yield typical run times of about 45 seconds. Most drivers run the course using 2nd gear. Course map: TBA Minimum Age and License: Drivers must be at least 17 years of age and have full driver's license. Car requirements: You do not need to own or drive a BMW to participate.  However, your car should be in safe condition to run at an autocross.  Please consult the tech document here.

12 Sep

September Summit Point Shenandoah Driver School - NJ/NCC - Driver School

Driver's School

Save the date!

Friday, September 12 - Sunday, 14, 2025

28 Sep

Autocross September 28th 2025 - TD-Bank Ballpark

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Our sixth Auto-X (Autocross) event will be September 28th 2025 at TD Bank Ballpark. Autocrossing has been a premier activity for the New Jersey Chapter from the beginning. If you have questions about what an autocross is or how the event is organized, please go here. Each driver will usually get at least 8 timed runs during the day. Your best time counts toward the competition. Each cone that is knocked down, or displaced from the box in which it stands, adds a 2 second penalty. The Venue: The TD Bank Ballpark lot allows courses that yield typical run times of about 45 seconds. Most drivers run the course using 2nd gear. Course map: TBA Minimum Age and License: Drivers must be at least 17 years of age and have full driver's license. Car requirements: You do not need to own or drive a BMW to participate.  However, your car should be in safe condition to run at an autocross.  Please consult the tech document here.

12 Oct

Autocross October 12th 2025 - TD-Bank Ballpark

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Our seventh and final Auto-X (Autocross) event will be October 12th 2025 at TD Bank Ballpark. Autocrossing has been a premier activity for the New Jersey Chapter from the beginning. If you have questions about what an autocross is or how the event is organized, please go here. Each driver will usually get at least 8 timed runs during the day. Your best time counts toward the competition. Each cone that is knocked down, or displaced from the box in which it stands, adds a 2 second penalty. The Venue: The TD Bank Ballpark lot allows courses that yield typical run times of about 45 seconds. Most drivers run the course using 2nd gear. Course map: TBA Minimum Age and License: Drivers must be at least 17 years of age and have full driver's license. Car requirements: You do not need to own or drive a BMW to participate.  However, your car should be in safe condition to run at an autocross.  Please consult the tech document here.

19 Oct

Tire Rack Street Survival - Campgaw Ski Area in Mahwah

Street Survival

Save the date!

Our second Tire Rack Street Survival school of the year will be held on Sunday, October 19th from 8:30 - 4:00 at Campgaw Ski Area in Mahwah. Designed for drivers age 16-21, the school is open to anyone with a valid permit or license.  It makes young drivers better drivers by a combination of classroom and behind the wheel simulations of emergency situations.  Students are encouraged to use the car they normally drive.

02 Dec

Pinewood Derby & Holiday Party - 2025

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Pinewood Derby and Holiday Party!

Join us for our annual Pinewood Derby & Holiday Party on Tuesday, December 2nd!
This has been a club tradition for over 30 years. Bring out your Pinewood Derby winner from your scouting days or build a new one. Plenty of good fun and competition to be had.
Kids are welcome and encouraged to attend. This is a very family friendly event.
We will be serving complimentary German food and beverages are available for purchase. The food is fantastic and save room for dessert!

Date: Tuesday December 2nd, 2025 Location: Deutscher Club in Clark, NJ Time: 6:30 pm

Pinewood Derby Rules: Cars must use official BSA Pinewood Derby wheels and axles. Cars must meet following specifications: – 5 oz maximum – 7″ max length – 2 3/4″ max width – 3/8″ clearance – powdered graphite the only permitted lube.
Pinewood Derby kits are available at most hobby stores that handle Cub Scout supplies. You can make your own entry, or you can let your kids help. This is a highly competitive NJ Chapter tradition, with many champ series points at stake. Make an entry, or come out and watch.
See you there!