Invasion of Los Angeles 2024
September 07, 2024 12:00 pm
Bimmer INVASION presents the INVASION of Los Angeles! This event caters to BMW enthusiasts and focuses on bringing the BMW community together. Some of the day’s festivities include a judged car show, burnout competition, exhaust competition, drift competition and drag racing. An award ceremony will conclude the day. All of your favorite vendors will be onsite showcasing their latest and greatest products and services!
Come join us to see amazing cars, and meet new people in the community we all love!
Event LineUp
The Main Event
The INVASION of Los Angeles features a judged car show PRESENTED BY SVBimmer. All registered vehicles, including vendor booth cars, are eligible to receive awards. This event will also showcase a VIP Section, boasting some of the country’s top tier builds. If you’re interested in being a VIP show car, you must apply for approval.
There will also be an Exhaust competition PRESENTED BY ACTIVE AUTOWERKE, a Burnout Competition PRESENTED BY UROTUNING, and a Drift Competition PRESENTED BY VALVETRONIC. All of these competitions will take place in the Irwindale Speedway burnout box. Lastly, the day will conclude with an awards ceremony.
VIP Section
Are you ready for the VIP experience? We are looking for unique and tastefully done builds to showcase at Irwindale Speedway in a designated section. VIP show cars will be more spread out, optimizing the opportunity for media coverage.
All VIP vehicles must be approved and spots are LIMITED. VIP applications will be accepted starting Friday May 17th at 12:00 PM PST. The last day to apply is Friday August 2nd at 12:00 PM PST. Anyone who applies after August 2nd will be put on a waitlist, but please note that we will be considering vehicles that applied on-time before considering late submissions.
VIP participants will also receive:
- VIP Badge & Lanyard
- Exclusive VIP T-Shirt
- Exclusive VIP Goodie Bag
Show & Shine (BMW Parking)
This is for BMW parking in the show area. All vehicles in Show & Shine are eligible to receive awards. Each ticket covers the driver. All passengers in your vehicle must purchase a spectator ticket. All Show Cars are eligible to receive awards, and may also register for the exhaust competition, burnout competition, and drift competition. *NOTE* all exhaust competition, burnout competition. and drift participants must apply for a spot (spaces are limited).
Contests
- Best of Show (2 prizes)
- Best Engine Bay (2 prizes)
- Best Wheel Setup (2 prizes)
- Best Wrap (2 prizes)
- Best Paint (2 prizes)
- Best Interior (2 prizes)
- Best Classic BMW (2 prizes)
- Best Modern BMW (2 prizes)
- Best SUV (2 prizes)
- Best Coupe (2 prizes)
- Best Widebody (2 prizes)
- Best Sedan (2 prizes)
- Best Wagon (2 prizes)
- Best Convertible (2 prizes)
- Best Non M (2 prizes)
- Best M (2 prizes)
- Best A90/91 Supra (2 prizes)
- The “Bimmer Girl Award” (2 prizes) (PRESENTED BY BIMMER GIRLS)
Who’s going to be crowned the burnout king/queen of the INVASION of Los Angeles? Apply to enter into the burnout competition presented by UroTuning. Registration will be filled on a first come, first serve basis (limited to 15 spots). The crowd will be the judge of who wins the competition.
Interested in showcasing your exhaust setup? Apply for the exhaust competition presented by Active Autowerke. All participants must apply for registration (limited to 15 spots). We cannot have duplicate setups enter the contest, so registration will be contingent on approval and filled on a first come, first serve basis. The crowd will be the judge of who wins the competition.
For the first time ever, Bimmer INVASION will hold a drift competition. All participants must apply for registration (limited to 10 spots). Registration will be on a first come, first serve basis. The crowd will be the judge of who wins the competition.
The INVASION of LA is offering drag racing presented by LiquiMoly. This gives participants an opportunity to enjoy some side-by-side action on Irwindale’s ⅛ mile drag strip. Space is limited to the first 100 vehicles. Register TODAY!
Vendors
The INVASION of Los Angeles will showcase several top brands that cater to BMW platforms. This is the best place for BMW owners to see a multitude of new/popular aftermarket performance parts from new and iconic companies.