BMW Motorcycles: A Century of Innovation Opening Gala
Thursday, May 18 · 6 – 9:30pm EDT
BMW Motorcycles: A Century of Innovation is about to open its doors to all of the excited fans who have been waiting to see the history of the past 100 years. With over 50 vehicles to display, we are honored to have you join us for the opening ceremony.
Jackie Jouret will be joined by BMW Classic historian Fred Jakobs, author of the official two-volume history, BMW Motorcycles from Munich, 1923 to 1969, and BMW Motorcycles from Berlin, 1969-1999, plus several equally knowledgeable guest speakers you’ll want to meet.
BMW Motorcycles: A Century of Innovation features 53 motorcycles and motorcycle-engined cars, each with a story to tell about BMW’s 100-year history as a motorcycle manufacturer. The bikes on display include a fine selection of prewar singles and boxer twins, postwar street and racing machines including the world championship-winning Fath Kneeler, and Reg Pridmore’s AMA Superbike championship-winning R 90 S, plus a world-traveling R 80 G/S and other assorted rarities from the 100-year span of BMW Motorcycle history. We can’t wait to share these bikes and cars with you, and to tell you their stories!
As the author of BMW Motorcycles: A Century of Innovation, Jackie will also be available to sign copies of the book, which you can purchase here in Eventbrite before it is available to the public.
The opening ceremony will be held at The Ultimate Driving Museum, 190 Manatee Court, Greer SC, 29651. Click HERE for directions. We will be hosting the event in the exhibit area for the first introduction to the exhibit, the owners, and the sponsors. Hors d’oeuvres, beer, and wine will be available. Come see what door prizes we will be giving away!
The evening festivities will begin at 6:00pm and end at 9:30pm on Thursday night, May 18th, 2023.
Friday May 19th, 2023 Complimentary Admission with Opening Gala Ticket
The Vintage Open House for BMW Motorcycles exhibition 10:00am – 4:00pm will take place Friday, May 19th, 2023. Your ticket to Thursday night’s Opening Gala includes entrance to the Vintage Open House, just wear your name badge from the opening gala. Join the Foundation staff and hundreds of vintage BMW owners in the first public viewing of BMW Motorcycles: A Century of Innovation.
BMW Motorcycles: A Century of Innovation is presented by Continental Tires, and generously supported by BMW Motorrad, BMW Motorcycles Owners of America, BMW U.S. Rider Academy, CocoMats, Hagerty, and Bob’s BMW.
