January/February 2003 Boston Bimmer

Reflections From The Hood: A New Year!
by Joe Marko
This is my third stint as President. I guess I just can't get enough of that feeling of power (yeah... sure) I get from being President of the third largest Chapter of the BMW CCA.

Show Stocking: 2002 Paris Auto Show
by Kevin Cronan
I'm not a fan of the new design direction that BMW is taking under Chris Bangle and although the Z4 is better looking than in pictures, I still don't like it.

Mini Car, Maxi Journey
by Jim Hayes
Practically every time you stop for gas, you get questions and comments.

SMG Chronicles: Part 3
by Peter Weber
The extra grip was more than I would have expected and my speed through the oval turn was mostly limited by how hard I wanted to hold onto the steering wheel.

The Siren And Her Pimp
by Mike Stukalin
She was mortally ugly, looking more like a frog than anything else. If we met on a dark street, I'd probably be scared.

Blown Away
by Jake Schumacher
Dad said something like "The oil light went on and the car made a weird noise, and then I came in and the car stalled and wouldn't restart."

Flight Instructor Meets Driving Instructor
by Chuck Davis
I am a flight instructor, so one of the many things I find fascinating about the video is my interaction with the driving instructor.

Racing With Friends: BMW CCA Club Racing
by Richard Checca
Racing with your friends is an experience that defines Club racing. Even though you are racing to win, you have regard for your fellow racers and always respect yourself and them by being safe.

Farewell Old Friend: BMW CCA Club Racing
by Ron Checca
Together we have won our class countless times over. I'll miss her dearly, but I'll have lots of fond memories.

A Wild, Tail-Happy Ride: 2002 Autocross Season
by Justin Hughes
I seriously considered packing up and going home at that point, I was so frustrated.

Autocross Winners: 2002 Autocross Season
by Eric Heinrich
Meet the winners of each class in the 2002 Autocross Series.

Holiday Spirit: 2002 Holiday Party
by Janine Mitchell
You just wouldn't believe the amount of prizes that were donated for the raffle. It would be my guess that every one of the guests went home with a prize.

Become A Complete Expert Driver: Boston Chapter Ice Racing
by Sarah Wynne Jackson
We're always looking for new folks to come out and enjoy the fun at Ice Races.

New Members: January/February 2003
by Joe Marko
The Boston Chapter welcomes 125 new members.

Michel Potheau
by Wynne Smith
The BMW CCA family has suffered a tragic loss with the passing of its President and Founder, Michel Potheau.

Upcoming Events

Boston Chapter Ice Racing
The primary goal of Ice Racing is to develop drivers who can successfully control their vehicles in adverse driving conditions with consistency.

First Quarter General Meeting
BMW NA's M Brand Manager Tom Salkowsky is back again to let us in on what BMW has been up to, and what they have in the works for the year 2003.

Winter Kart League
The schedule includes 5 races running on every other week, to keep the league short and race more often.

Results

Autocross Season Results
by Martin Middelmann and Greg Scott
Final and complete Season Results for the 2002 Boston Chapter 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 2003 event listing.

January 2003

• Sunday, January 12: Boston Chapter Ice Racing
• Sunday, January 19: Boston Chapter Ice Racing (postponed)
• Sunday, January 26: Boston Chapter Ice Racing (postponed)
• Wednesday, January 29: Boston Chapter Board Meeting

February 2003

• Sunday, February 2: Boston Chapter Ice Racing
• Monday, February 3: Winter Kart League
• Sunday, February 9: Boston Chapter Ice Racing (postponed)
• Sunday, February 16: Boston Chapter Ice Racing
• Monday, February 17: Winter Kart League
• Sunday, February 23: Boston Chapter Ice Racing (postponed)
• Wednesday, February 26: First Quarter General Meeting

March 2003

• Sunday, March 2: Boston Chapter Ice Racing
• Monday, March 3: Winter Kart League
• Sunday, March 9: Boston Chapter Ice Racing
• Thursday, March 13 through Sunday, March 16: TechFest West 2003
• Monday, March 17: Winter Kart League
• Wednesday, March 19: Boston Chapter Board Meeting
• Saturday, March 29: Driving School Tech Session at HMS Motorsport

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