June 2002 Boston Bimmer

My Turn: National Thank-A-Chapter-Volunteer Month
by Barry Tarr
Without the many people who give their time and energy to the Club, we would cease to exist.

Back to the Track: 2002 Driving School at Lime Rock
by Brittany Weber
For those who have never been there, Lime Rock is quite a treat.

Student to Instructor
by Ann Marie Weber
Whatever possessed him to ride around the track with a perfect stranger at speed?

Opening A Can Of Worms
by Mary Wicklund
Just thinking about my next driving school opportunity makes my heart beat a little faster.

Behind the Curtains of Driving School Registration
by Stephan Goldstein and Denis Friedman
There are some misunderstandings about how the system works, and there are things members can do to make the registrar's job easier.

Evo To Number One
by Steve Hazard
The 2002 Autocross season has begun with a bang!

2002 Turbo
by Andrew Male
In 1974, the German government pressured BMW to make the 2002 turbo less aggressive, which only made me want one all the more.

Why Do My Brakes Squeal?
by Mike Miller
People drive themselves crazy trying different brake pads and shops to get rid of this noise.

BMW M-Series and Performance Specials: Book Review
by Michelle Demers
It covers all M-cars and those tuned by Alpina, Hartge, and AC Schnitzer - with a stronger emphasis on Alpina.

Educational Drinking: 2002 Wine Tasting
by Bob Wareham
In most situations, alcohol and automobiles go together just as poorly as oil and water.

BostonMember Marc Berte and Emily Hebert: Driving the Pants off a Borrowed Car
by Anya Stone
Attending just one track day will cause your perspectives on driving to be changed forever.

Upcoming Events

Boston Chapter Autocross Series
Our most popular event has moved back to Devens.

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.

German Car Day
Last year there were over 130 cars entered and over 1000 people attended.

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.

The Ultimate Drive for the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation
Last year more than 32,000 people participated in this nationwide program to raise $1 million to further the Foundation's mission of eradicating breast cancer as a life threatening disease.

Dinan Tech Session at BMW Gallery Norwood
Steve Dinan himself will give a talk about some of his products.

Results

Autocross 1 Results
by Martin Middelmann and Greg Scott
Results from the Weymouth event held on April 20, 2002.

Autocross 2 Results
by Martin Middelmann and Greg Scott
Results from the Weymouth event held on May 5, 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.

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
• Sunday, June 30: Mass Miata Autocross

July 2002

• Sunday, July 7: WMC Autocross Series
• Monday, July 8: Boston Chapter Kart League
• Sunday, July 14 through Friday, July 19: Oktoberfest 2002
• Sunday, July 14: Boston Chapter Autocross Series
• Saturday, July 20 through Sunday, July 21: Sanair 4
• Saturday, July 27: Brake Tech Session
• Sunday, July 28: Mass Miata Autocross

Classified Ads

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