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BRIDGESTONE BMW CCG Club Racing Series Round 2 – Phakisa Freeway – 11 and 12 April 2014

Greg ReillyBMW Car Club Gauteng, BMW Club Racing Series, Phakisa Freeway
The second round of the Bridgestone / BMW CCG Club Racing Series is set to head down to the Phakisa Freeway in the sleepy mining town of Welkom in the Free State on 11 / 12 April. Being the only opportunity for the series to visit this popular race circuit during the 2014 season, a bumper entry is expected for the weekend. BMW Car Club Gauteng
After the first event of the year, the 2014 Championship has already started to create much interest. A mere 8 points separate the top 10 drivers! Bruce Turner (E36 328i) and Carlo Garbini (E46 M3) are tied on points at the top of the log. The chase behind them is just as close with Warren Dodd (E36 325i) and Justin Robertson (E36 328i) only a few points behind the leaders.
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Lee Jones (E39 M5) and Shane Grobler (E36 328i) are tied for fifth position on fourteen points apiece. Julian Fameliaris (E36 328i) is a solitary point behind them, with Dale Penney (Nissan 350Z) a further 2 points behind him. A three way tie for ninth position has Jimmy Giannoccaro (E82 135i), Dino Fameliaris (E36 M3) and Steven Platt (Nissan Skyline R33) all fighting for honours.

Jonathan Araujo (E36 328i) is just outside of the top ten, with Thouca Mechanicos (E36 M3 GTR) a solitary point behind him. Joachim Kremnitzer (E46 328i Turbo) and Noordeen Sing (E30 325is) are tied for fourteenth position on six points each. Riaan Woest (E36 328i) is a further 2 points behind them with Nicholas Smythe (E46 330i) a further point behind Woest. Stefano Martinelli (E36 328i) and Mike Wentzel (2002 Turbo) round out the top points scorers.

Race rookie Bruce Turner co-leads the championship heading into the second round…

Jimmy Giannoccaro (E82 135i) leads the class A field with Carlo Garbini (E46 M3) leading class B. Warren Dodd (E36 325i) leads out a large class C field, with Bruce Turner (E36 328i) currently leading class D. Dale Penney (Nissan 350Z) currently heads up the Invitational Challenge Class.

With a number of familiar faces expected to make their first appearance of the year at the Phakisa event as well, the individual class battles should be closer than ever!

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Dale Penney heads up the Invitational Challenge Class…
If you are interested in joining or attending this event please forward your details to Click-to-Reveal@bmwcarclub.co.za. Further correspondence will then be sent to you.
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Website: www.BMWCarClub.co.za
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BRIDGESTONE / BMW CCG Club Racing Series – Phakisa Track Challenge – 11 and 12 April 2014

Greg ReillyBMW Car Club Gauteng, BMW Club Racing Series, Phakisa Freeway, Special Events, Track Day
The long awaited Bridgestone / BMW CCG track challenge at the Phakisa Freeway is only weeks away and regular club members and racing competitors within the series are raring to go. This will be the only visit to this popular race circuit during the 2014 season so it is sure to attract many entries. BMW Car Club Gauteng
After the first Time Trial event of the season at Kyalami an exciting battle for top honours looks set for the year ahead. If you are not ready to mix it up with the real racers then this is a great opportunity for you to get yourself accustomed to racing conditions in a more controlled environment. The 10 fastest cars – the top 5 from the Time Trials and the top 5 from the Race Series, will also be entered into a special one-lap shootout that will take place at the end of the day. To even things out a bit, the cars will be set off from a standing start as well. With trophies and bragging rights up for grabs there is plenty to fight for. Competitors from other race series are also welcome to use these events as practice in a mock race environment.
A number of BMW S1000RR and HP4 motorcycle riders will be joining us for this event in their own track session on Saturday as well. The sound of these impressive superbikes certainly added to the excitement and atmosphere of last year’s event and we are thrilled to have them back again this year!
The highlight of the day will be the second round of the MSA sanctioned BMW CCG Club Racing Series. The first event of the season held at Kyalami certainly created a few surprise results. A mere 8 points separate the top 10 drivers, with Bruce Turner and Carlo Garbini tied on points at the top of the log. With a number of entries expected to make their debut at Phakisa, as well as a few familiar faces making a welcome return to the series, the class battles should be closer than ever!
Entry fees start at R800 for Time Trial entrants. Full event details and entry fees can be found on the Club website www.BMWCarClub.co.za. The action kicks off at 08:00 AM and entrance to the circuit as a spectator is free. Food and beverages will be readily available for purchase in the pit complex area.
For just R100, spectators can also be taken around the track by a professional driver in one of the Bridgestone Hot Lap vehicles – provided that they have long pants, a long sleeved top and a helmet supplied by the organizers. The obligatory indemnity form will need to be completed and signed as well.
If you are interested in joining or attending this event please forward your details to Click-to-Reveal@bmwcarclub.co.za. Further correspondence will then be sent to you.
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Website: www.BMWCarClub.co.za
Facebook: BMW Car Club Gauteng or
BMW CCG Club Racing Series
Twitter: @BMWCarClubGP
Event Photographs: www.RacePics.co.za
Media requests must please be forwarded to RacePics on Click-to-Reveal@racepics.co.za

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