June 2000 Bimmer

President's Page
by Fred Beck
Until clean, renewable energy is available for transportation, I urge you to be concious of your fuel use.

The Editor's Red Pen
by Justin Hughes
A new group of driving school novices have discovered a need for speed.

Bimmerscopes
by Lady Dixi Isetta
Leo: You have a regal, brave, and dominating personality - all the makings for a Boston cab driver.

New Members: June
by Barry Tarr
Welcome to 73 new members!

Coming Attractions
by Maria Anggraeni
Our focus at the Second Quarter General Meeting will be the history of BMW 3 Series.

Bimmer Features

Chilling Out at Lime Rock
by David McLaughlin
All of the things I read about driving schools suggested they run rain or shine. Nowhere did it say that they run in the snow!

Chilling Out at Lime Rock Photo Gallery
by Allison Feldhusen
Allison treats us to some great photos of famous Lime Rock Park.

Coming of Age
by Michael Gleason
What makes me so reminiscent here is that he bought the car right when I was coming of age.

Autocrossing 101
by Steve Hazard
The skills you learn could save your life someday, or an expensive body shop bill. There are plenty more reasons.

Autobody Tech Session Photo Gallery
by Dan Mull
Take a tour of Dick's Auto Body and see what a Z3 looks like under the skin.

Mohawk Trail: Favorite Road
by Justin Hughes
Roads like this are the reason BMWs exist!

Chairtable Contributions: In Memory of Parker Spooner
by Fred Beck
The Boston Chapter of the BMW Car Club of America is pleased to contribute $1,000 to the Lahey Clinic in memory of Parker Spooner, a founder of our club.

Special Online Features

June 2000 Driving the Internet Highway
by Michel Potheau
The BMW X5 (E53) is being seen more commonly on American roads every day.

Event Calendar

For the latest information about upcoming events please see The Ultimate Calendar. For a complete listing of all events please see the 2000 event listing.

June 2000

• Saturday, June 3: Women Only Tech Session
• Sunday, June 11: German Car Day
• Wednesday, June 14: Second Quarter General Meeting
• Thursday, June 15 through Wednesday, June 21: The Ultimate Drive for the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation
• Saturday, June 17: Brake Upgrade Tech Session
• Sunday, June 18: Boston Chapter Autocross Series

July 2000

• Friday, July 14 through Sunday, July 16: Bimmers Across The Border IV
• Saturday, July 15: Dent Removal Tech Session
• Saturday, July 15: Boston Chapter Board Meeting
• Sunday, July 16: Boston Chapter Autocross Series

Classified Ads

Be sure to check out the current Boston Chapter classified ads.