March 2002 Bimmer

Inside This Issue: March Is Finally Here
by Arturo Gossage
This is New England after all, and there's no secret that spring can throw us a whammy.

My Turn: Waiting For The Ultimate Driving Machine
by Barry Tarr
I'm in a rut. My last three cars have been an E30 M3, an E36 M3, and a E46 M3!

Activities Alert: Hooray For Spring!
by Ann Marie Weber
Yes, we do actually race on the ice and it is quite safe!

Your Car: Beth Collopy
Beth has done a lot to her 1999 323i.

Bimmerscopes
by Lady Dixi Isetta
Cancer: You are a very creative and artistic person, but remember to draw between the lines - especially those double yellow ones.

New Members: March
by Joe Marko
Welcome to 75 new Boston Chapter members!

Bimmer Features

Bimmer Pubs: What's Hot What's Not: Drive to Survive
by Michelle Demers
It combines basic driving school skills with how to deal with the crazies on the road.

Brain Child: The New 7 Series
by Suzin Koehler
I had to try everything from the new iDrive to the seats and mirrors.

Warming Up For Autocross
by Justin Hughes
Now is a good time to give your car a once-over and ensure that it will not only pass an autocross tech inspection, but also continue to be safe to drive on the street.

Migrating South
by Suzin Koehler
This year's Winterfest was a three day Club Race, Driving School, and safety school.

The Daily Commute
by Arturo Gossage
You think your commute is long? I live out on Cape Cod and work up in Peabody.

02 in 02 Raffle
by Doug Wittkowski
Here's your chance to get a nearly new 2002 in 2002!

Board Meeting Minutes: January 2002
by Will Farnsworth
Minutes from the January 2002 board meeting.

Upcoming

Spring Wine Tasting
by Bob and Darice Wareham
Our moderator for the evening will be Dellie Rex, who is the founder of Wine Experiences Inc. and has been in the wine business for over twenty years.

Boston Chapter Autocross Series
by Justin Hughes
Our most popular event moves to a bigger location.

Driving School Prep Tech Session
by Joe Marko
Get ready for the driving school season!

Results

Ice Race 1 Results
by Stan Jackson Jr. and Greg Scott
Results from the Stinson Lake event held on February 10, 2002.

Ice Race 2 Results
by Stan Jackson Jr. and Greg Scott
Results from the Stinson Lake event held on February 17, 2002.

Ice Race 3 Results
by Stan Jackson Jr. and Greg Scott
Results from the Stinson Lake event held on February 24, 2002.

Event Calendar

For the latest information about upcoming events please see The Ultimate Calendar. For a complete listing of all events please see the 2002 event listing.

March 2002

• Sunday, March 3: Boston Chapter Ice Racing
• Monday, March 4: Boston Chapter Kart League
• Saturday, March 9: Boston Chapter Ice Racing
• Sunday, March 10: Dent Removal Tech Session
• Saturday, March 16: Driving School Prep Tech Session
• Sunday, March 17: Boston Chapter Ice Racing
• Monday, March 18: Boston Chapter Kart League
• Sunday, March 24: Boston Chapter Ice Racing
• Thursday, March 28 through Sunday, March 31: Gateway Tech

April 2002

• Monday, April 1: Boston Chapter Kart League
• Tuesday, April 2: Driving School at Lime Rock Park
• Saturday, April 6 through Sunday, April 7: Evolution Autocross School
• Sunday, April 14: Mass Miata Autocross
• Saturday, April 20: Boston Chapter Autocross Series
• Saturday, April 20: Spring Wine Tasting
• Sunday, April 28: WMC Autocross Series

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