BMW Car Club of America

Central California Chapter

 
 

Welcome to our site.

The Central California Chapter, BMW CCA prides itself in giving its members many choices of activities throughout the year.  Club activities include auto-crossing, day tours, overnight trips, performance driving schools,  car control clinics and a teen car control clinic as well as attending major regional and national events - keep your eye on our Calendar for event information.

Monthly Membership Meetings
Come and join us at our next meeting! We meet the first Wednesday of every month at Marie Callender’s at Shaw & Marty in Fresno. Check the Calendar for special meeting events and locations, and see the Membership page for details on how to become a BMW Car Club member!

Driving Events
Like to drive? LOVE to drive??? The Central California Chapter holds several great driving events every year. We autocross (orange-cone courses set up in large parking lots), and we organize performance driving schools (driving on a real racetrack with an experienced instructor sitting beside you). No experience is necessary for these events!! For more info check out our Calendar.

Touring and Family Events
Yosemite, Napa, Central Coast, Death Valley, and Las Vegas all have one thing in common – they are great places to drive your BMW to and through!  The Central California Chapter of the BMWCCA tours each of these locations every few years. We also take part in concourse events; teen driving clinics; charity, sailing, and symphony events – the list goes on and on, with something (or several things!) for everyone. For more info on these events, watch our Calendar.

Whether this is your first BMW or Mini, you’re a long-time fan or just interested in the marque, you’ll find other enthusiasts here at the Central California Chapter.

The mission of the BMW Car Club of America is to enhance the BMW experience for our members by providing services, support, information, and activities that promote camaraderie and encourage social awareness and responsibility. The Central California Chapter, based in Fresno, provides your local point of contact in the San Joaquin Valley, from Modesto to Bakersfield including Yosemite, Kings and Sequoia National Parks.

Updated June 4, 2008

Car of the Month - July

Gary’s 2005 BMW 330ci

I've been waiting for the "just right BMW" for BMW track and social events. This is an '05 330ci ZHP performance package that was originally owned by club member Mike Splivalo. After a couple of track outings, I really enjoy the smoothness and balance of this car. Let's see how you other track guys do with keeping up with me now.

Think your car should be Car of the Month? Then submit a picture along with your member number, model, year and comments about your car. All cars will be added to the Member’s Gallery and one special car will get to have its picture on the front page for the month.

Spotlight Events

  1. -Ultimate Clean Car Contest Registration is OPEN.

  2. -Registration is open for our Street Survival School.

  3. -Check out the new Classifieds section.

  4. -Add HOD to the next Buttonwillow school to make a 3 day weekend!

Latest Chapter News


Seth Nidever from the Hanford Sentinel wrote an article about his experience at our Buttonwillow High Performance Driving School. There is also a nifty multimedia file to view.

The Central California Chapter, BMW CCA (CCC BMW CCA) is a non-profit organization and a chapter of the BMW Car Club of America, Inc. (BMW CCA).  CCC BMW CCA is not connected with Bayerishe Motoren Werke A.G., BMW of North America, Inc., or any dealer.  As an independent group of car enthusiasts, the club does not represent commercial interests, nor does it endorse or approve any goods or services.  Neither the club nor the authors assume responsibility of the contents herein.  Ideas, suggestions, and all technical opinions are those of the authors, without authentication by, nor liability to the editors or the officers of the club.