Guinness World Record : Largest BMW Parade Kyalami 6 July

[Demon tweaked]

some pics

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Whats up guys, BMW car Club of South Africa had a Guiness world record event on Saturday at kyalami, in total there were 446 on the track at once, some pics from cars that caught my attention

 

[Sabretooth tiger]

Just got this mail

446 is a big number in any book, but it won’t be in the Guinness Book Of World Records
Issued 8 July 2013
On 6 July 2013 BMW Car Club Gauteng set out to break the Guinness World Record for the largest BMW Parade. The attempt took place during the Cedar Isle Auto BMW Track Day at Kyalami circuit, and while 446 BMWs were counted on circuit the record will not be recognised by Guinness as official.
The reason for this is that one of the specific requirements as set out by Guinness of the pack keeping in formation, not overtaking and maintaining a consistent following distance was not met. The organisers could only sufficiently and confidently claim that less than 60 cars followed the rules to the letter throughout the entire parade.
Organiser, Michael Broom had this to say “While we may not have a successful claim for Guinness, I am thrilled with the way it turned out. To put 446 cars on a track, do a lap at a slow speed and get them all off again in under an hour was nothing short of a miracle. We had 446 BMW owners in the same place at the same time for a common cause; the resulting camaraderie is worthy of more celebration than a recognition from Guinness. I personally thank each and every person who contributed in any way; it was a day I will remember forever.”
BMW Car Club Gauteng therefore still have a claim

 

[Beemer///Man]

little bit bleek that we didnt get the record,

but never the less, we were all there in the most awesome driving cars around we all have passion and pride for the cars we drive and choose to spend our money on.

well done guys.

 

[Forza ///M]

Heres a few more pics



Rob Greens Supercharged

 

[ChefDJ]

Second attempt :thumbs:

 

[tcal69]

Just got this mail

446 is a big number in any book, but it won’t be in the Guinness Book Of World Records
Issued 8 July 2013
On 6 July 2013 BMW Car Club Gauteng set out to break the Guinness World Record for the largest BMW Parade. The attempt took place during the Cedar Isle Auto BMW Track Day at Kyalami circuit, and while 446 BMWs were counted on circuit the record will not be recognised by Guinness as official.
The reason for this is that one of the specific requirements as set out by Guinness of the pack keeping in formation, not overtaking and maintaining a consistent following distance was not met. The organisers could only sufficiently and confidently claim that less than 60 cars followed the rules to the letter throughout the entire parade.
Organiser, Michael Broom had this to say “While we may not have a successful claim for Guinness, I am thrilled with the way it turned out. To put 446 cars on a track, do a lap at a slow speed and get them all off again in under an hour was nothing short of a miracle. We had 446 BMW owners in the same place at the same time for a common cause; the resulting camaraderie is worthy of more celebration than a recognition from Guinness. I personally thank each and every person who contributed in any way; it was a day I will remember forever.”
BMW Car Club Gauteng therefore still have a claim

saw that just now also, that sucks:thumbdo:

 

[Flash-Gordon]

A few amateurs from my side ..........

 

[Inactive]

There were quite a few photographers around the track. Does anyone know what sites to look at to try and get pics?

Thanks

 

[Michael Broom]

There were quite a few photographers around the track. Does anyone know what sites to look at to try and get pics?

Thanks

Racepics.co.za were the official photographers for the event. The pics will be uploaded later this week, and you can order stunning A2 prints from them as well. I will let everyone know once they are up

 

[ChefDJ]

:ty:

 

[herr bmw]

a bit sad we didnt get it,but,we can use this as a practice round and next time will be bigger and better:thumbs:

 

[yusufm786]

Great Event. Many kudos to Michael Broom and the rest of BMW Club. Definitely up for doing it again and getting the Guinness record. Some pics from my side:

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Michael, only one issue from my side: Why on earth was there one ugly Mercedes Benz parked off in our bmwfanatics parking lot :yuck:

 

[MKVally]

lol the say no to wheelgap is my car , thanx for representing it haha , cos I took absolutely no pics

 

[Inactive]

There were quite a few photographers around the track. Does anyone know what sites to look at to try and get pics?

Thanks

Racepics.co.za were the official photographers for the event. The pics will be uploaded later this week, and you can order stunning A2 prints from them as well. I will let everyone know once they are up

Thanks Michael....

 

[Beemer///Man]

Some pics I took.

What an awesome day.

 

[Philip Foglar]

Wow, truly fantastic achievement!!!!! raise:

 

[ReadyD]

Any time any where. Just call on the Fanatics and we will be there to do the attempt again. :ty::thumbs::bravo:

 

[Michael Broom]

You heard it first here, plans are underway for the second attempt. This time, just bigger and better. Keep your Easter weekend in 2014 open...

 

[yusufm786]

You heard it first here, plans are underway for the second attempt. This time, just bigger and better. Keep your Easter weekend in 2014 open...

raise: that's great news. However if the date is still in the negotiation phase can I suggest that a long weekend (especially easter) is not chosen because many people choose to go away for the weekend

 

[Fraser]

You heard it first here, plans are underway for the second attempt. This time, just bigger and better. Keep your Easter weekend in 2014 open...

raise: that's great news. However if the date is still in the negotiation phase can I suggest that a long weekend (especially easter) is not chosen because many people choose to go away for the weekend

Good Point.
Maybe the weekend before. We can bring Eggs and can donate them to children's homes. Kill two birds with one stone, so to speak.
We can call it the "Egg Run"
You'll need a big fridge though.

Do this and I'm in.
As a matter of fact if you approve I'll organize it on behalf of the Forum, if that's ok.
I've seen what these guys are capable of.

I want another sticker though.

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