What events can I enter in a BMW M140i?

[Scribble BM]

Hi Everyone,

Long time viewer and finally decided to take the plunge and get involved in this knowledgeable community.

I have done a fair amount a fast road driving on road trips to Europe, Scotland, etc however I am now getting the itch to get on a track or at least enter some slightly competitive events next year.

I am definitely going to attend a couple of track days but I have been looking for some cheap competitive events that I can enter in a standard BMW M140i.

My first port of call was hillclimbing which looked promising, however I then hit a wall that for my first 6 events I can only use up to a 2000cc car.

I have then been trying to find out if I can enter any targa or asphalt rally events? However I have not managed to find too much info at the minute.

Any recommendations or advice on what I can enter would be greatly appreciated.

I’m not too worried about winning, more a place I can take my car and enjoy it without worrying about the plod or other road users.

[Scribble BM]

Thanks.

I’ll have a look into the speed and javelin events.

Also I will contact someone from HSA as their rules aren’t too clear but I think the road going standard class is only up to 2L engines

[Scribble BM]

That’s good to know about the greater than 2.0L class. But I need to check if I can run with the National B license as I obvious won’t get a National A until I have done 6 events.

I will obviously buy all helmet, fire proofs etc where required

[Scribble BM]

Thanks for all that info Carl! Much appreciated.

I will have a look at the calendar in the new year to see what events I could run and speak to a local club (Probably Liverpool Motor Club).

Steve, I’m a member of BMWCC and hoping to do some more of their events next year. Hopefully it starts off the year with Anglesey in February again!

[Scribble BM]

Thanks for all the great feedback!

After having a think and listening to people’s comments I will spend next year doing some track days but will attend a sprint event and hillclimb to get a feel for it and speak to a few people involved.

Steve, I can’t afford Oulton in November on the run to Christmas but I’ll be popping down in the afternoon if the weather is good.

[Scribble BM]

I know it’s pretty different but I do go kart once a month at least which I suppose helps with lines?

But I will be having tuition from the get go in order to stop bad habits forming! This will be mainly be from a good friend who runs top 10 in the mx5 championship and I think BMW Car Club have instructors on their track days?