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BMWCCGB Zedfest, 26 – 28 July 2013, Silverstone Circuit

Posted: Sun 14 Oct, 2012 19:12
by Ian_C
Calling all zed enthusiasts…

Following the huge success of the inaugural BMWCCGB zedfest in 2012 I am pleased to announce that there will be another in 2013! The BMWCCGB are once again hosting a zed festival at the Silverstone circuit and it will be a feature event in the Silverstone Classic weekend. As last year, the BMW Car Club Zed Register is providing the unique opportunity to bring the whole zed family together for one weekend. We are endeavouring to gather as many zeds together as possible that will culminate in a parade lap of the circuit at approximately 6pm on Saturday 27th July. The BMWCCGB is also hosting an ///M-fest at the event so, alongside our zeds, it will be a fantastic spectacle!

The Silverstone Classic booking office has now opened and we have received a club discount code (C13225, link to booking page here) to enable zed owners displaying their cars with us on the special BMWCCGB area to receive buy one, get one free adult entrance tickets (ensure that you select one of the ‘CCM PACKAGE’ tickets). As well as the entrance tickets you’ll receive an infield display parking pass at the lowest possible purchase price up until March 31st. Note that you will need to nominate the car you will take, as the model and the registration number will be pre-printed onto the pass. Have these details available when you make your booking.

In addition to discounted entrance tickets our friends at zroadster.org have kindly agreed to organise accommodation discount for zedfest 2013 participants and coordinate a mass convoy to Silverstone. Details here. In addition, we can take advantage of an Indian buffet on the Saturday evening at each of the Holiday Inn Express hotels for £13.95 per person. We’ll have a dedicated room set aside for us and it should provide an excellent opportunity to catch up on the day’s events when we return to the hotels after the parade lap. I’m sure you’ll realise that in order to make this viable I need to know whether you’re going to stay at one of the nominated hotels and if you will use the buffet. Please let me know on this thread and I’ll coordinate with the organisers.

If you’re not going to stay at one of the hotels then you can still take advantage of the cruise to the circuit by meeting up at either Holiday Inn Express Milton Keynes or Northampton and grab a bite of breakfast before we leave. The cruises will leave Milton Keynes at 8am, go via Holiday Inn Express Northampton before departing for Silverstone at 8.30. Take a look at this video to whet your appetite.

I’ll keep this first post up to date with participant details and will advise of numbers registered from other forums too. Remember to keep an eye on this thread for updates of what to expect on the day. Keep your diary free for the last weekend in July 2013, it’s gonna be great!

Attending:
1. myredzed – z3 2.8 roadster
2. jenmark - z3 2.8 roadster
3. ragtop - z3 2.2 roadster
4. Fender2004 - z3 2.8 roadster
5. pete59 - z3 2.0 roadster
6. mwpe - z3 3.0 roadster
7. BladeRunner919 - z3 1.9 roadster
8. BladeRunner919's friend - z4 ///M coupe
9. Jonttt - z3 ///M roadster
10. Ian M - z1
11. Brian H - z3 3.0 roadster
12. Bluebaur - z1
13. corky - z3 ///M roadster
14. pingu - z3 ///M roadster
15. weegeoff - z4(e85) 2.0 roadster
16. Dave L2 - z3 3.0 roadster
17. englishhaggis - z3 1.9 roadster
18. Alfie - z3 ///M roadster
19. Deano1712 - z3 ///M roadster
20. z3cade - z3 ///M roadster
21. Gazza - z3 ///M roadster
22. Pierrick - z3 1.9 roadster
23. siwilson - z3 ///M roadster
24. gas guzzler - z3 2.8 roadster
25. jsebright - z3 1.9 roadster
26. cudly1 - z1
27. alexgreen - z3 2.8 roadster
28. J R - z3 2.8 roadster
29. Dave - z4(e89) 3.0
30. ///m Murf - z4(e85) 3.0 roadster
31. BIG DAVE - z3 1.9 roadster
32. Burrie - z3 2.8 roadster

+30 from z4-forum.com
+23 from zroadster.org
+7 from z3mcoupe.com

- Update 20 July -

Due to a late change by the Silverstone Classic organisers we've had to revise the BMWCCGB layout. I've taken the opportunity to incorporate feedback received to date and the club has settled on the layout outlined in the diagram below.

Overall circuit plan (BMWCCGB between the numbers 8 and 12 on the diagram, note that the pink/purple area is tarmac, the blue area is grass):
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This is how we will arrange the BMWCCGB area and the supporting forums on the Saturday:
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We will marshal participant's cars on each of the days as follows:

Friday
Selected cars plus first come first served on the ‘BMW Display’ area
MPower cars in the MPower area
Alpina cars on the Alpina area
Fill up the All BMW (14) tarmac area
Everyone else on the grass (no specific forum areas)

Saturday as per the layout diagram (MPower zeds will locate with the other zeds on the grassed area)

Sunday
E30s plus selected cars on the ‘BMW Display’ area
MPower cars in the MPower area
Alpina cars on the Alpina area
Fill up the All BMW (14) tarmac area
Everyone else on the grass (no specific forum areas)

Re: BMWCCGB Zedfest, 26 – 28 July 2013, Silverstone Circuit

Posted: Mon 15 Oct, 2012 17:27
by pingu
Any ideas of the other marques that will be there?

Re: BMWCCGB Zedfest, 26 – 28 July 2013, Silverstone Circuit

Posted: Mon 15 Oct, 2012 18:31
by Vic-Z3
I'm .............................

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Re: BMWCCGB Zedfest, 26 – 28 July 2013, Silverstone Circuit

Posted: Mon 15 Oct, 2012 20:57
by Ian_C
UPDATE 15/10/12

Take a look at the initial post for an update regarding accommodation discounts and a potential zed convoy to Silverstone.
pingu wrote:Any ideas of the other marques that will be there?
Not at this stage Pingu although I anticipate that it will be the usual broad spectrum usually associated with the classic.

Re: BMWCCGB Zedfest, 26 – 28 July 2013, Silverstone Circuit

Posted: Sun 16 Dec, 2012 16:41
by Ian_C
UPDATE – 16/12/12

1st post revised and BMWCCGB discount code added.

Re: BMWCCGB Zedfest, 26 – 28 July 2013, Silverstone Circuit

Posted: Sun 16 Dec, 2012 17:43
by Ian_C
FURTHER UPDATE – 16/12/12
Hotel discount links added to 1st post and here

Re: BMWCCGB Zedfest, 26 – 28 July 2013, Silverstone Circuit

Posted: Wed 19 Dec, 2012 21:50
by Burrie
Hotel & tickets booked looking forward to seeing you all again, Dave & Sue :)

Re: BMWCCGB Zedfest, 26 – 28 July 2013, Silverstone Circuit

Posted: Thu 20 Dec, 2012 09:07
by Ragtop
Burrie wrote:Hotel & tickets booked looking forward to seeing you all again, Dave & Sue :)
I see another lunch meet at Clacket on the Friday on our way to Silverstone may be possible. :D

Re: BMWCCGB Zedfest, 26 – 28 July 2013, Silverstone Circuit

Posted: Thu 20 Dec, 2012 14:37
by Burrie
Ragtop wrote:
Burrie wrote:Hotel & tickets booked looking forward to seeing you all again, Dave & Sue :)
I see another lunch meet at Clacket on the Friday on our way to Silverstone may be possible. :D
Sounds good to us! :lol:

Re: BMWCCGB Zedfest, 26 – 28 July 2013, Silverstone Circuit

Posted: Wed 26 Dec, 2012 11:05
by Fender2004
All booked up really looking forward to this, had a great time at the 2012 Zedfest.

A big thank you to all of those doing any of the organising :cheers

Can you add me to the list.

Re: BMWCCGB Zedfest, 26 – 28 July 2013, Silverstone Circuit

Posted: Mon 31 Dec, 2012 08:52
by pete59
All tickets booked and booked into Holiday inn jt 15 M1 Northampton Fri and Sat night.looking forward to it!! :) :)

Re: BMWCCGB Zedfest, 26 – 28 July 2013, Silverstone Circuit

Posted: Mon 31 Dec, 2012 14:13
by mwpe
Ticket booked for Saturday :lol:

Re: BMWCCGB Zedfest, 26 – 28 July 2013, Silverstone Circuit

Posted: Tue 29 Jan, 2013 17:06
by gas guzzler
Do you have to be a member of the BMW OC to get tickets for the infield?

Cheers Andy

Re: BMWCCGB Zedfest, 26 – 28 July 2013, Silverstone Circuit

Posted: Tue 29 Jan, 2013 17:38
by Phil
gas guzzler wrote:Do you have to be a member of the BMW OC to get tickets for the infield?

Cheers Andy
No

Re: BMWCCGB Zedfest, 26 – 28 July 2013, Silverstone Circuit

Posted: Fri 15 Feb, 2013 12:41
by Ian_C
UPDATE 15/02/13

Great news! I am now in a position to confirm that once again we have a parade lap of Silverstone. This year the lap will take place at approx. 6pm on Saturday 27th July and as such the main gathering for Zedfest will be on the same day.

I would also like to remind everyone that we have special accommodation rates organised and are organising a cruise from those hotels to Silverstone each day. In addition, we can take advantage of an Indian buffet on the Saturday evening at each of the Holiday Inn Express hotels for £13.95 per person. We’ll have a dedicated room set aside for us and it should provide an excellent opportunity to catch up on the day’s events when we return to the hotels after the parade lap. I’m sure you’ll realise that in order to make this viable I need to know whether you’re going to stay at one of the nominated hotels and if you will use the buffet. Please let me know on this thread and I’ll coordinate with the organisers.

If you’re not going to stay at one of the hotels then you can still take advantage of the cruise to the circuit by meeting up at either Holiday Inn Express Milton Keynes or Northampton and grab a bite of breakfast before we leave. The cruises will leave Milton Keynes at 8am, go via Holiday Inn Express Northampton before departing for Silverstone at 8.30.

Re: BMWCCGB Zedfest, 26 – 28 July 2013, Silverstone Circuit

Posted: Fri 15 Feb, 2013 14:52
by pingu
Can non-residents use the buffet? Yes, I would expect to pay for it :D .

Re: BMWCCGB Zedfest, 26 – 28 July 2013, Silverstone Circuit

Posted: Fri 15 Feb, 2013 22:12
by Ian_C
pingu wrote:Can non-residents use the buffet? Yes, I would expect to pay for it :D .
I'm pretty sure that they can. I'll ask the question Pingu

Re: BMWCCGB Zedfest, 26 – 28 July 2013, Silverstone Circuit

Posted: Sun 17 Feb, 2013 13:30
by Fender2004
Can you count me in to have to Indian Buffet on the Saturday night, just the one place please, as the other half doesn't like Indian food, so she said she would eat at the pub across the road from the hotel. I've already booked the Holiday Inn Express Northampton for the Fri & Sat night.

Cheers see you there. :thumb:

Re: BMWCCGB Zedfest, 26 – 28 July 2013, Silverstone Circuit

Posted: Sun 17 Feb, 2013 18:48
by pete59
yes please ann and i would like the buffet,good idea.many thanks pete.

Re: BMWCCGB Zedfest, 26 – 28 July 2013, Silverstone Circuit

Posted: Sun 24 Feb, 2013 11:51
by Ian_C
Fender2004 wrote:Can you count me in to have to Indian Buffet on the Saturday night, just the one place please, as the other half doesn't like Indian food, so she said she would eat at the pub across the road from the hotel. I've already booked the Holiday Inn Express Northampton for the Fri & Sat night.
pete59 wrote:yes please ann and i would like the buffet,good idea.many thanks pete.
Got you all on my list, thanks :thumb:

Re: BMWCCGB Zedfest, 26 – 28 July 2013, Silverstone Circuit

Posted: Sun 10 Mar, 2013 18:38
by motco
I've just spotted this. :roll: T'was terrific last year and I must try to go this year. :o

Re: BMWCCGB Zedfest, 26 – 28 July 2013, Silverstone Circuit

Posted: Wed 13 Mar, 2013 08:35
by BladeRunner919
I'll be going in the Z3 and also bringing a friend in a Z4M Coupe.

Re: BMWCCGB Zedfest, 26 – 28 July 2013, Silverstone Circuit

Posted: Wed 13 Mar, 2013 19:18
by Green Genie
Ticket ordered see you all on the Saturday (won't need hotel or meal)

Re: BMWCCGB Zedfest, 26 – 28 July 2013, Silverstone Circuit

Posted: Thu 14 Mar, 2013 17:24
by c_w
Booked for the saturday in M Coupe.

Re: BMWCCGB Zedfest, 26 – 28 July 2013, Silverstone Circuit

Posted: Thu 14 Mar, 2013 20:44
by ///M_aniac
Was considering bringing Hamish over to this but work commitments and holiday planning is not going to permit that. :head:

Good luck to all for Zedfest and thanks to those organising what will undoubtedly be a terrific event. 8-)

Maybe Hamish and I will get next time...

Re: BMWCCGB Zedfest, 26 – 28 July 2013, Silverstone Circuit

Posted: Sun 17 Mar, 2013 17:43
by Ian_C
-REMINDER-

If you're planning on attending then you've only got 2 WEEKS left to get your tickets at the best possible prices! The price will go up on 1 April so please get them bought asap if you want to save yourself some cash :wink:

Re: BMWCCGB Zedfest, 26 – 28 July 2013, Silverstone Circuit

Posted: Sun 17 Mar, 2013 20:06
by Jonttt
Ian, I'm booked for the Friday and Saturday, holiday inn Northampton booked Friday night.

Re: BMWCCGB Zedfest, 26 – 28 July 2013, Silverstone Circuit

Posted: Mon 18 Mar, 2013 20:50
by Ian M
Tickets booked, see you all on the Saturday.

Re: BMWCCGB Zedfest, 26 – 28 July 2013, Silverstone Circuit

Posted: Tue 19 Mar, 2013 08:22
by Brian H
Tickets booked Friday/Saturday

Re: BMWCCGB Zedfest, 26 – 28 July 2013, Silverstone Circuit

Posted: Tue 19 Mar, 2013 09:57
by petecossie
Just extended booking at Holiday Inn Northampton to include Friday aswell as Saturday night so will be there for the cruise in on the Saturday morning. :thumb:

Re: BMWCCGB Zedfest, 26 – 28 July 2013, Silverstone Circuit

Posted: Wed 20 Mar, 2013 15:19
by Bluebaur
Tickets booked for Saturday. Must remember to bring them with me on the day !!!!!

Re: BMWCCGB Zedfest, 26 – 28 July 2013, Silverstone Circuit

Posted: Thu 21 Mar, 2013 21:54
by corky
Ticket bought anyone running down on the Saturday form West Yorkshire ?

Re: BMWCCGB Zedfest, 26 – 28 July 2013, Silverstone Circuit

Posted: Sat 23 Mar, 2013 09:28
by gas guzzler
Just booked my tickets for Saturday, should have stopped snowing by then :) Been for the last four years and had a great time. Will be up really early to avoid the queues to get in, watching the E-types overheat last year was very annoying and three years ago my other car broke down in the queue to get in, most embarrassing :oops:

Re: BMWCCGB Zedfest, 26 – 28 July 2013, Silverstone Circuit

Posted: Sat 23 Mar, 2013 11:01
by pingu
Booked for Saturday.

Re: BMWCCGB Zedfest, 26 – 28 July 2013, Silverstone Circuit

Posted: Sat 23 Mar, 2013 18:01
by weegeoff
Hi
Just booked for Saturday.We will drive down on Friday.On the Sunday we will have a leisurely drive down to Waymouth to get the ferry on Monday. Then off for a tootle down France into Spain. Nothing booked from here on. So we will have a bit of an adventure. :shock:

Re: BMWCCGB Zedfest, 26 – 28 July 2013, Silverstone Circuit

Posted: Thu 28 Mar, 2013 13:11
by Dave L2
Saturday ticket package booked, will drive up and back on the day.

Re: BMWCCGB Zedfest, 26 – 28 July 2013, Silverstone Circuit

Posted: Thu 28 Mar, 2013 17:06
by englishhaggis
I have just booked my full weekend tickets - not sure about the accommodation, but probably camping and hope it isn't a mudbath again...

Re: BMWCCGB Zedfest, 26 – 28 July 2013, Silverstone Circuit

Posted: Fri 29 Mar, 2013 23:27
by Pierrick
OMG!!! Just discovered this!!!

So, if I want a good price I need to book before sunday???

Right, no time to loose then, I'll read the first post again, found out about the prices and probably book today or tomorrow!

Re: BMWCCGB Zedfest, 26 – 28 July 2013, Silverstone Circuit

Posted: Fri 29 Mar, 2013 23:36
by Pierrick
Phil wrote:
gas guzzler wrote:Do you have to be a member of the BMW OC to get tickets for the infield?

Cheers Andy
No
Are you sure??

Here is what it says on their website when you enter the code:
You have entered the code for BMW Car Club Great Britain. Please note that your vehicle pass will only be valid for a vehicle registered with BMW Car Club Great Britain and with the registration number you enter on the following page.

And that's what they ask when you pay:
Please enter your car details for each CCM Package ticket selected.

Car 1 -3 Day Car Club, Registration Number: *

Car 1 -3 Day Car Club, Make: *

Car 1 -3 Day Car Club, Model: *


Is it complicated to register your car on the BMW Car Club??? And how much does it cost?

I should have done this earlier! :(

Re: BMWCCGB Zedfest, 26 – 28 July 2013, Silverstone Circuit

Posted: Sun 31 Mar, 2013 13:23
by Alfie
Alfie, Di and RED booked for Saturday and Sunday.... :D

A.

Re: BMWCCGB Zedfest, 26 – 28 July 2013, Silverstone Circuit

Posted: Sun 31 Mar, 2013 15:08
by Deano1712
Saturday booked for me.

Re: BMWCCGB Zedfest, 26 – 28 July 2013, Silverstone Circuit

Posted: Sun 31 Mar, 2013 15:12
by Z3cade
I've just booked sat early bird ccm tickets.. Thanks for reminding me!

Re: BMWCCGB Zedfest, 26 – 28 July 2013, Silverstone Circuit

Posted: Sun 31 Mar, 2013 16:49
by Gazza
Booked for Sunday

Re: BMWCCGB Zedfest, 26 – 28 July 2013, Silverstone Circuit

Posted: Sun 31 Mar, 2013 17:08
by Pierrick
Hi all. YOu booked... but are you part of the BMW Car club???

I'm not! And i'd like to know if I can book or not?!

Thanks. I'd like to know before tonight...

Re: BMWCCGB Zedfest, 26 – 28 July 2013, Silverstone Circuit

Posted: Sun 31 Mar, 2013 17:29
by Z3cade
Pierrick wrote:Hi all. YOu booked... but are you part of the BMW Car club???

I'm not! And i'd like to know if I can book or not?!

Thanks. I'd like to know before tonight...
Yes just book through the link making sure you select ccm package and add your car details

Re: BMWCCGB Zedfest, 26 – 28 July 2013, Silverstone Circuit

Posted: Sun 31 Mar, 2013 17:37
by Z3cade
Just to make sure.. On my conformation email it states 1 SAT CCM PACKAGE TICKET ..

Does this still mean I'm getting two tickets?

It does say Silverstone classic - Early Bird at the top of the email..

Re: BMWCCGB Zedfest, 26 – 28 July 2013, Silverstone Circuit

Posted: Sun 31 Mar, 2013 17:46
by Gazza
1 package = 2 tickets

Perrick, you can safely book tickets, yiou do not have to be a BMWCCGB member

Re: BMWCCGB Zedfest, 26 – 28 July 2013, Silverstone Circuit

Posted: Sun 31 Mar, 2013 22:32
by Pierrick
Thanks gazza!

I've booked for 3 days! I'll probablybook later for hotels... I'll think about it!

Looking forward to it!

Re: BMWCCGB Zedfest, 26 – 28 July 2013, Silverstone Circuit

Posted: Sun 31 Mar, 2013 23:02
by siwilson
Booked for Saturday and Sunday!

Si & Lynda

Re: BMWCCGB Zedfest, 26 – 28 July 2013, Silverstone Circuit

Posted: Wed 03 Apr, 2013 19:07
by jsebright
Have just booked for 3 days, looking forward to it.
Not sure about accommodation. Hotel deal seems pretty reasonable, but I'm keen on watching the music on Fri + Sat evening _and_ having a drink _and_ not losing my licence, so camping seems like a slightly better option. Which campsites are others using?

Looking forward to meeting those attending.

Jon.