June 2004 Boston Bimmer

Behind The Wheel: New Faces = Expanded Participation
by Denis Friedman
This chapter has over 3800 members, yet when we checked the names of those who had applied to driving schools in 2003, only 240 individual names appeared.

Canada's BMW Rush: Bimmers Across The Border
by Joe Marko
After a two year recess, we can now announce the return of Bimmers Across the Border. The border of course is Canada - the site is the incredible venue of the Mont Tremblant Resort and Le Circuit Mont-Tremblant race track.

Bimmers Bombard Autoworks of Kittery
by John Stern
"It's always satisfying when we solve problems for any driver. Being in a less congested area, we are able to spend time listening to people and meeting their needs."

A Great Day at The Track
by Phil Kogan
Phil, you are invited to participate in an instructor checkout ride for the Boston Chapter. PANIC: What was this all about? What will happen?

Having Fun and Learning at ADSS: Advanced Driving Skills School
by Jeffrey Smethers
At day's end, the exercises are re-configured into a wet/dry autocross course. This is not a timed autocross event, rather an opportunity for students to apply their new driving skills to a challenging and technical course.

New Members: June 2004
by Eric Heinrich
The Boston Chapter welcomes 78 new members.

Upcoming Event Spotlight

2004 BMW CCA North Atlantic Regional Concours d'Elegance
Are you ready for some show stopping fun? Well then you have to head over to the car show that has grown to a huge event.

The Ultimate Drive for the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation
Raise money for a great cause. For each mile driven, BMW contributes $1 to the Foundation. Again this year, drivers are needed to assist with the shuttle of the BMW fleet between dealerships.

Oktoberfest 2004
This year, Oktoberfest is July 4th to 9th, in sunny Pasadena, California.

Bimmers Across The Border
The time is coming for what is one of the most enjoyable weekend events that the Boston Chapter offers... Bimmers Across the Border.

Results

2004 Autocross 2 Results: May 8, 2004
by Martin Middelmann and Greg Scott
Official results for the second autocross of 2004.

2004 Autocross 3 Results: June 20, 2004
by Martin Middelmann and Greg Scott
Official results for the third autocross of 2004.

2004 Autocross Season Results
by Martin Middelmann and Greg Scott
The latest season standings in the 2004 Autocross 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 2004 event listing.

June 2004

• Wednesday, June 2: Concours Judge Tech Session
• Saturday, June 5: Brake Tech Session at HMS Motorsport
• Saturday, June 19: BMW CCA North Atlantic Regional Concours d'Elegance
• Sunday, June 20: Boston Chapter Autocross Series
• Saturday, June 26: Advanced Driving Skills School (Teenagers Only) (cancelled)
• Tuesday, June 29 through Monday, July 12: The Ultimate Drive for the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation

July 2004

• Sunday, July 4 through Friday, July 9: Oktoberfest 2004
• Saturday, July 10: Autocross Test And Tune
• Sunday, July 11: Advanced Driving Skills School
• Wednesday, July 14: Boston Chapter Board Meeting
• Saturday, July 17: Fun and Wash Day at Mike's Auto Body
• Saturday, July 24: Six Flags Summer Outing
• Sunday, July 25: Boston Chapter Autocross Series

Classified Ads

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