West Palm Beach 2025
April 05, 2025 10:00 am
Presented by IND
Bimmer INVASION presents the INVASION of West Palm Beach! 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 autocross. 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 West Palm Beach features a judged car show PRESENTED BY IND. 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 VALVETRONIC, and a Drift Competition PRESENTED BY REDZ SHOP NY. All of these competitions will take place in the burnout box. Lastly, the day will conclude with an awards ceremony presented by PSI and SVBimmer.
VIP SHOW CAR (Indoor Display $150)
We are looking for unique and tastefully done builds to showcase inside the exhibit hall(s) of South Florida Fairgrounds. 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
- Does not include VIP Spectator Experience
VIP SPECTATOR EXPERIENCE ($150): (PRESENTED BY PURE DRIVETRAIN SOLUTIONS)
Description: For the first time ever, Bimmer Invasion will be offering a VIP spectator experience. VIPs will have a dedicated hospitality building for them to hangout & network with like minded individuals. This building will be air-conditioned and also has an observation deck that gives you a view of the entire show. Food & Drink will be included along with the following:
- INVASION of West Palm Beach T-Shirt
- VIP Goodie Bag
- Early Access to event
- Dedicated VIP Spectator Parking
- Fully catered lunch
- Complimentary Soft Drinks
- Open Bar (Guest must be 21+)
- Assorted Snacks
- VIP Discount of 20% at INVASION Merchandise Tent
- Limited Availability
- VIP Spectator Ticket DOES NOT include Show Car Entry
Vintage BMW Show Car Experience ($75): (PRESENTED BY PSI & E30 MOB)
For the first time ever, Bimmer Invasion will have a dedicated section for classic BMWs. Any vehicle that was produced in 2000 or earlier, can park in this section. All vehicles must apply to make sure it complies to our requirements. Vehicles who’s production years start at 2000, are eligible as well. For example, the BMW E46 M3 started production in 2000. Since vehicle production started in 2000, your 2003 BMW M3 is eligible.
Car Show Judged Ticket ($75)
This is BMWs to participate in the judged car show. All vehicles are eligible to receive awards. Each ticket covers the driver. All passengers in your vehicle must purchase a spectator ticket. A sticker will be placed on all judged cars to notify judges that vehicle must be assessed. 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).
Car Show Non-Judged Ticket ($50)
This is BMWs to park in the show area, but they will not be judged. This gives you the opportunity to be a part of the show instead of parking in the general spectator lot. Each ticket covers the driver. All passengers in your vehicle must purchase a spectator ticket. All Show Cars 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
Description: Booth Cars will be judged separately. 1 award for each category will go to a booth car, and the award will go to registered show vehicles.
- 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)
- Best Vendor Setup (2 prizes)
Who’s going to be crowned the burnout king/queen of the INVASION of West Palm Beach? Apply to enter into the burnout competition presented by Valvetronic. 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 West Palm Beach is offering AutoCross presented by BMW CCA. This gives participants an opportunity to learn the limits of their vehicles in a controlled environment.
Vendors
The INVASION of West Palm Beach 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.
Sponsors
