May 2002 Boston Bimmer

My Turn: Caribbean Vacation
by Barry Tarr
You gotta love an island where the name of the capital city is "Road Town"

BostonMember Ivars Avots: Opportunist and Innovator!
by Suzin Koehler
In 1971 Ivars joined the BMW Car Club of America, and he has owned only BMWs ever since.

Here's Looking At You Kid
by Ralph Hirsch
The absolute best part about the Z8 is that it performs beyond my wildest dreams.

What Happened To Winter? Ice Racing
by Stan Jackson Jr.
Just in case you were wondering, a good winter has more snow and colder temperatures, and a bad winter is usually more tolerable to city folks who like milder winters.

It's Slippery Out There: Ice Racing Photo Gallery
by Boston Chapter Members
Take a stroll down an icy memory lane with this photo gallery.

Winter All Year Long: 2002 Ice Racing Screen Saver
by Justin Hughes
It's never too warm for Ice Racing with this free Windows Screen Saver.

Karting, An Inside View: Winter Karting Leagues
by Michael Long
We have drivers coming from vintage racing, SCCA racing, driving school instructors, and first time karting league drivers.

The 2001 Driving Adventure
by Phil and Linda Kogan
I think I must have changed the suspension three times during the summer.

Driving School Tech Session
by Jay Flowers
Just because you're on a racetrack doesn't mean you're racing.

Driving School Survival Kit
by Steve Fitzgerald
When you are ready to go to the track, just toss the kit in the trunk or back seat.

Paintless Dent Removal
by John Sullivan and Jim Verrette
Paintless dent removal protects the value of your car.

The SMG Chronicles: Part 1
by Peter Weber
I've discovered how totally versatile the M3's SMG transmission truly is.

The New York Auto Show
by Reid Douglas
This was my first opportunity to actually investigate the iDrive system and I would have to say, my reaction is tepid at best.

2001 Charitable Contributions
by John Sullivan
The Boston Chapter made contributions totalling $3,500 to four charities during 2001.

Illustrated Buyer's Guide: BMW: Book Review
by Michelle Demers
Wanna buy an old Bimmer? Perhaps you already have one, but want to know its history and specs?

New Members: May
by Joe Marko
Welcome to 82 new Boston Chapter members!

Upcoming Events

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

Spring Cleanup/Concours Tech Session
This is a great opportunity for all BMW owners to get your car in top shape for spring and summer.

Rim and Wheel Works Tech Session
Rim & Wheel Works specializes in the straightening and repair of aluminum, magnesium and steel wheels for businesses and the public.

Second Quarter General Meeting
This meeting offers two an insurance/accident seminar and the introduction of the BMW Mini Cooper.

Women Only Tech Session
We will explore just how our beloved vehicles function and see demonstrations of basic maintenance procedures like oil changes and air pressure checks.

Boston Chapter Concours d' Elegance
The grassy lawn of the museum is a great place for a car show as well as a picnic with the family or just a social gathering.

Results

Ice Race 4 Results
by Stan Jackson Jr. and Greg Scott
Results from the Stinson Lake event held on March 9, 2002.

Ice Race 5 Results
by Stan Jackson Jr. and Greg Scott
Results from the Stinson Lake event held on March 17, 2002.

Ice Race Season Results
by Stan Jackson Jr. and Greg Scott
Final Season Results for the 2002 Ice Racing Season.

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.

May 2002

• Thursday, May 2: Driving School at NHIS
• Saturday, May 4: BMW Factory Performance Center Driving School
• Sunday, May 5: Boston Chapter Autocross Series
• Sunday, May 5: Mass Miata Autocross
• Monday, May 6: Boston Chapter Kart League
• Saturday, May 11: Spring Cleanup/Concours Tech Session
• Saturday, May 11: Undercarriage Tech Session
• Saturday, May 18: Rim and Wheel Works Tech Session
• Monday, May 20: Boston Chapter Kart League
• Wednesday, May 22: Second Quarter General Meeting
• Thursday, May 30: Cabin Fever Driving School

June 2002

• Sunday, June 2: Mass Miata Autocross
• Monday, June 3: Boston Chapter Kart League
• Friday, June 7 through Sunday, June 9: Chemung Canal Trust Historic Races
• Saturday, June 15: Women Only Tech Session
• Sunday, June 16: Boston Chapter Autocross Series
• Sunday, June 16: German Car Day
• Monday, June 17: Boston Chapter Kart League
• Saturday, June 22: Boston Chapter Autocross School
• Sunday, June 23: WMC Autocross Series
• Sunday, June 23: Concours d' Elegance
• Monday, June 24 through Tuesday, July 9: The Ultimate Drive for the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation
• Saturday, June 29: New England Region SCCA Rallycross
• Saturday, June 29: Boston Chapter Autocross Series
• Saturday, June 29: Dinan Tech Session at BMW Gallery Norwood
• Saturday, June 29: Ice Racing After Dark

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