July/August 1999 BIMMER

Behind The Wheel: Into The Driver's Seat
by Fred Beck
I said "I'm doing this to help out, but don't count on me becoming President of the Chapter, as my career is in flux and I may not be in the area long."

Under The Hood: Do you have a Favorite Road?
by Greg Scott
If you have a favorite road in New England, near your house or hours away, take a moment and send it to me!

Crushing the Cones: Great Weather for Autocross 2
by Fred Beck and Justin Hughes
Are you surprised that a Camaro beat all but one BMW?

Your Car: Steen Christensen
A 1992 318is transformed into the 330 it is today.

New Members: July/August
by Barry Tarr
Welcome to 80 new members!

Keys In Hand: What Next?
by Fred Beck
The Ultimate Drive, Autocross Series, Chassis Dynamometer Tech Session, Performance Tech Session, New England Grand Prix Chapter Challenge, Third Quarter General Meeting.

BIMMER Features

Model of Excellence: Third Quarter General Meeting
by Justin Hughes
Michael Izor presented the history of BMW as illustrated by numerous examples from his vast model collection.

Photo Gallery: Second Quarter General Meeting
by Dan Mull
The assortment of cars was amazing.

Back To School
by Ron Sisco
For a real thrill, ask your instructor for a ride in his or her car when the instructors are on the track.

Photo Gallery: Back To School
by Ron Sisco
Don't miss Ron's excellent photos of the May 21st Driving School at NHIS.

May Event Report
by Fred Beck
Spring Cleanup and Autobody Tech Session at Sansossio Auto Body, Undercarriage Tech Session at Mighty Motors, and Caravan to Lime Rock Park.

Special Online Features

The Police Chase
by Martin Middelmann
Can a 73 2002tii out run a Salem NH police cruiser?

Pipeline: July 1999
by Mark Luckman
Raffle ticket sales passed $1,000,000 in 7 weeks.

News From National: August 1999
by Wynne Smith
Member loyalty pins are now available from the National Office.

Driving the Internet Highway: July 1999
by Michel Potheau
Get the complete title history of a car, new registry for Bavarian modified cars, and much more!

Driving the Internet Highway: August 1999
by Michel Potheau
New chapter web sites, drag racing your BMW, parts sources, and the ultimate 7 Series.

2000 National Elections
by Wynne Smith
Several positions are open, but the nominations must be at the National Office by October 29, 1999.

Event Results

Autocross 2 Results: May 16, 1999
by Fred Beck and Greg Scott
BMW fastest time of the day was 72.987 by Francis O'Connor in class F (95 M3 lightweight).

Autocross Season Standings
by Fred Beck and Greg Scott
Season standings for the 1999 Autocross Series.

Event Calendar

For the latest information about upcoming events please see The Ultimate Calendar. For a complete listing of all events please see the 1999 event listing.

July 1999

• Saturday, July 10 through Sunday, July 18: The Ultimate Driving Experience
• Sunday, July 11: Boston Chapter Autocross Series
• Saturday, July 17: Chassis Dynomometer Tech Session
• Sunday, July 18 through Friday, July 23: Oktoberfest 99
• Saturday, July 24: Performance Tech Session
• Friday, July 30 through Sunday, August 1: Bimmers Across The Border III

August 1999

• Sunday, August 22: Boston Chapter Autocross Series
• Tuesday, August 24: Boston Chapter Board Meeting
• Wednesday, August 25: Third Quarter General Meeting
• Saturday, August 28: Bimmers On The Lawn Concours d' Elegance
• Saturday, August 28: Fourth Annual New England Grand Prix Challenge
• Sunday, August 29: European Motorcar Classic

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