FALL 2015 - BMW Car Club of America

Newsletter of the Hoosier BMW Car Club, Inc.
Hoosier BMW Car Club Inc.
P.O. Box 20775 • Indianapolis, IN 46220-0775
T
he Hoosier Chapter BMW CCA annual holiday party will, again, be
held at Cooper’s Hawk at 3815 East 96th Street. On Saturday, December 12,
the party will be from 2p.m. — 5p.m. After a late lunch (or is it an early
dinner?) we will hold our annual board meeting, elections and monthly meeting
all in one shot. So there is no separate monthly meeting in December. Cost —
$35 — includes dinner and a glass of wine.
Please R.S.V.P. for Cooper’s Hawk, as space is limited to 45 people, to
[email protected].
Send payment to :
Chris Dunlap • 8901 Woodacre Lane • Indianapolis IN 46234.
Make check to Hoosier BMW.
Check out the latest event details at:
www.hoosierbmw.com
F ALL
2015
Article by Chris Dunlap
O
n Saturday, October 3, 11 of us braved the elements to
run in the second Hoosier BMW CCA Autocross of 2015. Of
course we managed to pick a day that it only hit 50F, and it
rained almost all day. But we all had fun anyway, and it made
this AX the first one held in the rain. That's really pretty good,
for all of the years hosting AX!
We had our fair share of issues as a result of the wind and
the rain. The timing lights would get rattled in the wind and
trigger the timing lights accidentally — just to make things
more interesting! We resorted to running a stop watch as a
backup timer.
NOW
W AN AUTH
AUTHORIZED
ORIZED
DINAN DEALER
R!
Fortunately, people behaved pretty well considering the rain.
The cone shaggers had a rough go of it since they were left
out in the elements without cover. We managed to pull it
together in the end, and everyone got as many runs as they
wanted. After lunch we made the course a little easier, thus
faster. Since we were not able to chalk the cone locations, we
were unable to reset the last slalom exactly the same way as
before lunch. As a result Chris Ruel managed to finish the
fastest with a 50.11. Brian Hardman right behind him with a
50.70 (because he had a 1 second penalty).
Call, stop in, or use our website to schedule
an appointment today!
I'd like to thank everyone that made this day possible - the
weather was horrible but we all were out there in the wind
and the rain making the best of it.
By Chris Dunlap
Chapter President/Hoosier BMW CCA
A
s 2015 nears an end, we need to
reflect on what we did over this past
year and plan for next year. We will
continue to reach out to everyone to
join the club (regardless of owning
a BMW) to be a part of our diverse group of car lovers. We
will continue to serve our members by offering diverse
events such as social gatherings, auto tours, and
performance oriented driving events. Please check our
website and our facebook group for events planned for
the upcoming year.
Our current board's strategy for events is to break even as
a whole over the course of the year. We are fortunate to
have an account balance that affords us the ability to hold
expensive events (Putnam Park HPDE being the most
expensive) and ensures our club's future for many more
years. Our ability to hold events is only limited to our event
chairperson. Our goal is to hold more events — and that's
where you come in. We would like to develop more event
COVER: Cover photography by Larry Clarino. It was shot this year at the
Hoosier Club Autocross, which was held in the rain.
page 2
“And if you don’t know, now you know”
– Notorious B.I.G.
chairpeople, and all we need is your help. If you have a
desire to host a new event, please contact a board
member, and we can help you with the logistics and
help you be a successful host.
Please mark your calendar for our annual Holiday Party
at Cooper's Hawk in Carmel. This event will include the
2016 Hoosier BMW Board Member elections.
November
4th
Monthly Meeting at 6:30 p.m. — D&R North.
7th
Scenic Drive to South Bend Chocolate Factory
December
2nd
There is no monthly meeting this month.
12th
Holiday Party at Cooper's Hawk in Carmel (2p.m.-5p.m.)
At the time of publication not all calendar events and dates were
confirmed. Please check our website often for an updated calendar.
A social gathering will be held the third Wednesday of each month at 6:30PM
at: Bazbeaux in CarmeL — 111 West Main Street. Free underground parking
is located just north of Main St. (131st) on 1st Ave. NW.
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By Chris Dunlap
I
had the opportunity to
visit the BMW Foundation
in Greer, SC — you are
missing a lot of BMW
history. Michael Mitchell
was kind enough to
stick around and give us
a tour of the place. He has quite
the collection of BMW
related items —
like an F1 engine
from Rolf
Schumacher's car,
an S50Euro engine,
an S38 engine, and
so many other cool
items (like a 2002
custom trailer) that
you can easily get
lost for days.
By Rick Shue
T
he 2015 New Member Picnic
was held at noon on Saturday, September
12 at the Lilly Lake shelter in Eagle Creek Park,
northwest of Indianapolis. About 65 people
attended, including 16 new members. The
traditional burgers, brats, and hot dogs were
served, with Chef Rick Schue manning the grill,
along with lots of side dishes and desserts
brought by existing members. Following the
feast, a brief club meeting was held, and new
members participated in a drawing for door prizes.
Afterwards club members swapped BMW stories
and toured the assembled collection of BMWs in
the adjacent parking lot.
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experience through friendship,
education, and community
outreach by providing our
members with the best
experiences and events.”
BMW Naturally Aspirated
Engines: The end of an iconic era?
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OFFICIAL BALLOT
Article written and compiled by Tim Rolfsen
I
t is a sign of the times, and most may
not even notice, but BMW does not
have a single naturally-aspirated,
internal combustion engine in any of
their production vehicles. Thumb
through its back catalog of powertrains
and you’ll find a sublime gathering of sweet-spinning,
exquisitely balanced, wonderfully soulful expressions of
engineering genius, in four-, six-, eight-, ten-, and twelvecylinder guises. BMW NA engines are considered by many
enthusiasts as iconic powerhouses, especially the straightsixes, with their buttery smooth linear power bands and
aggressive, metallic growl as they quickly scream to redline.
Since 1993 Vaughn Motorwerks has been the
place to go in the Indianapolis area for service on
your BMW, Mini, or Mercedes automobile. We are
the premier maintenance, repair and tuning center
for European cars in central Indiana.
We’re a reliable, friendly shop for all your
post-warranty service. If you want to improve
your car’s performance, Vaughn’s is the place
to go for service. Rick Vaughn and his team of
top technicians take great pride in exceptional
workmanship and fast, dependable service, all at
a fair price.
Vaughn Motorwerks is not only a proud member
of the Hoosier BMW Car Club, but will honor
printed discount dealer coupons and offers as
long as they are presented at the time of service.
Chris Lazaro, Chris Miller,
Rick Vaughn, Jody Perkinson,
and Craig Cook.
Visit us on facebook.
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The following candidates are running for the positions
listed next to their names. Please vote for these individuals,
or choose a write-in candidate. When completed, remove
this ballot and mail to: Hoosier BMW Car Club, Inc., P.O.
Box 20775, Indianapolis, IN 46220-0775. If you prefer,
you may complete your ballot and bring it with you to
the Holiday Party.
Leadership Candidates
President
o Chris Dunlap
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o Chris Ruel
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Secretary
o Steve Bailey
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Director Candidates
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Director at Large o Kash Rahman
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Director at Large o Paul Queck
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Director at Large o Ben Younce
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Director at Large o Matt Dial
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The shift toward turbocharging was driven by global fuel
emissions regulations first established by the Kyoto Protocol.
The effort is causing all automakers to downsize and
turbocharge their engines, which make engines just as
powerful, if not more so, than their NA counterparts while
being more fuel efficient. So being that this approach is
trending upwards, it begs the question — Will BMW ever
make a naturally aspirated engine again? Some think not.
That’s because downsizing is not a buzzword that stands
alone. There is also “downspeeding,” or designing engines
from scratch to operate in lower rev ranges with longer
strokes. Most turbocharged gasoline engines today can
deliver peak torque somewhere around 1500 rpm. Michael
Menn, M’s engine-development chief, adds: “The reason we
changed to turbocharging is fuel efficiency, and that’s all.
Turbocharging might be more complicated, but the naturally
aspirated engines they are replacing in our cars were not
exactly uncomplicated engines. At the moment, the main
point is consumption and reduction of CO2. If that stays
the main point then I am sure the industry will stay with
turbocharging.” The take-away may be not only that turbo is
here to stay, and for good reason, but also, if you own a NA, it
may be worth holding onto since they could soon be
collector’s items.
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exercises and they are detailed below.
By Chris Dunlap
fortunate to be invited to Michelin's
IUS1wasmanufacturing
facility in Greenville, SC
and their Laurens Proving Grounds. The purpose was
to learn about tires and get to participate in some exercises
at their Laurens Proving Grounds facility to better
appreciate what all goes into a tire.
Michelin Training Center Tire Q&A
Our Michelin host, Johnny Valencia, organized a great
two day event showcasing Michelin's tire technology,
manufacturing plant and its proving grounds. We were
afforded a great opportunity to ask questions to learn
more about tire technology. Some of the questions we
asked and the responses we received:
How do you pick a tire — treadwear/traction/temperature? The treadwear
numbers (UTQG) are not consistent between manufacturers. You cannot compare
these numbers from one manufacturer to another. Basically, you need to read a lot
of reviews, unless you are fortunate enough to collect some data yourself.
Should I use tire shine? No. Tire shine (most likely) has either silicone or some
petroleum products.
What about run flats — should I take them off? Can I switch to them? No. If
your car originally came with run-flats, your suspension was tuned with the stiffer
sidewall in mind.
Article and photos by Kash Rahman
J
amila and I have been members of Hoosier BMW since 2004. Since
then, we have participated in monthly meetings, scenic drives, overnight
trips, autocross events, HPDEs at Putnam Park and a few chili cook-offs.
We have also had fun with other clubs, including the Hoosier Renegades,
the Corvette Club, Cars and Coffee and IndyRPM. We even did a BMW
driving school in South Carolina! My family has had an AWESOME time over the
years participating in these events! The fun and excitement cannot be matched
by anything else. The cars, the horsepower, the handling, the "oomph" you feel
when you hit the gas — all get our hearts pumping!
But our biggest source of joy is the friends we have made over the years.
Friends who we have known since before Lara was born and who would
watch and feed Lara on our scenic drives, when she was little. Friends who
would come over to help wash my car after the Artomobilia or who would trust
me completely, even if I missed a road sign while leading a scenic drive. Friends
who turn all these car clubs into a family. So, to show how thankful we are for
all the friends we have made through the different car
groups, we had a BBQ/pool party at my house! And it
was outstanding! 50 adults and about a dozen kids all
hanging out and relaxing! We had a fantastic time
hosting and are glad for everyone who could make it.
For those who couldn't...there's always next summer!
page 4
OE fitment tires for my car — should I get those, what's the difference? The
OE fitment tires (some BMW, Porsche, Ferrari, etc) are made with that vehicle's
suspension and performance in mind. There are internal differences you can't see
going on inside the tire. If you were happy with the OE fitment tire's performance,
buy it again.
What pressure should I use if I change the wheel size or tire category? Here's
where you will need some help. Your vehicle's tire pressure was based on a specific
tire type, like P225, 225, etc. These letters are important! You need to look at a
Load Inflation Chart to determine your new tire pressure. It's all based on the
original tire's recommended tire pressure — look up the load it can handle (see
LIC) then look up the new tire and find the pressure where it can handle at least
the same load! You can't just look at the door jamb if your car didn't come with
that size tire.
Straight Line Wet Braking: Ours was a straight line wet braking test using two
identical Camry's. One of them had Michelin Premier A/S (all season) tires and the
other had Goodyear A/S in the same performance category. We did two stops in
each car from 45mph to 0. The data showed the Michelin tires stopped about 15
feet shorter!
Off Road Adventure: Our next stop was to the off-road adventure in Jeep
Rubicons. We got to drive about a 3 mile loop demonstrating the new KO2 tires
abilities. We went up and down 4 or 5 foot banks, over large rocks through mud,
over trees, and all without a problem! It's the kind of stuff that you would not
drive through but since we were the second group we knew it could be done!
Good Tires vs. Cheap Tires: The next demonstration was a small road circuit
that consisted of about 9 turns that was being watered from the left and right
shoulders of the "track". Our weapons were a Sienna minivan with Michelin tires
right out of the assembly plant versus an E90 BMW 328i with Riken Raptor tires.
David hopped in the minivan and I lined up behind him in the BMW. We were told
to take one recon lap and then two 'hot' laps. I was having a hard time controlling
the BMW during my recon lap! Dave was pulling away very easily from the BMW.
After two laps, we came in and switched vehicles. Now in the minivan, I was determined to test these Michelin tires to the max! Once on the back straight (where
the BMW was really sketchy), I just left the gas pedal to the floor and the tires
worked their magic. On the back straight for the second lap the Michelin guide
riding shotgun announced, "Well I think you clearly understand the goal of this
exercise, now let's go in!". This just goes to show you, get good tires on your car.
New Front Tires vs. New Rear Tires: The last exercise we did was one that
answers the question — if I just get two tires, should I put them on the front or
the rear of the car (regardless of FWD, RWD, AWD). It was a wet skid pad with
polished concrete that is 1/2 mile long (or 840 feet in diameter). The guide
instructed us to enter the skid pad around the 5:00 position travelling CCW as if it
were a highway on ramp. Well the banter began between all of us BMW and SCCA
members (we all have some track experience) as to how fast and sideways we can
get on the skid pad. The guide did some back peddling after hearing all of us
carry on and told us the first two laps would be in a car with two new rear tires
and the next lap would be in a car with two new front tires. We all managed to
keep the one with new rear tires on the skid pad. But once in the other car —
that was a different story. I was understeering a lot and had to lift off a little bit
every so often to make it turn in. The lesson of this excersice — it's a lot easier to
control understeer than oversteer. Put the new tires on the REAR of the car — it's
a lot easier to handle.
Hot Laps on Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 Tires: The last thing we got to experience
was a few hot laps on their road course riding in a track prepared Mustang. The
car was outfitted with new Pilot Sport Cups so we were able to appreciate their
level of performance on track. We were all track oriented folks and are not easily
rattled by going fast on a track!
Can I run my directional tires backwards? Yes — but you will sacrifice some
performance in doing so.
US1 Manufacturing Plant Tour
Our tour guide (nicknamed Tater), showed us around their
1.4 million square feet plant that produces 25,000 tires
per day! The 1.4 million does comprise the race tire
manufacturing plant — which we were not allowed to tour.
Oh well, you can't win them all. During the nearly two hour
tour, we were able to see exactly how a tire is made from
start to finish.
Laurens Proving Grounds
About 45 miles from the manufacturing plant is the 3,700
acre proving grounds. This is where they can collect tire
data under controlled conditions on various courses. They
even have an off-road section full of obstacles like large
rocks, mud, down trees, dips, you name it! We did four
page 5
exercises and they are detailed below.
By Chris Dunlap
fortunate to be invited to Michelin's
IUS1wasmanufacturing
facility in Greenville, SC
and their Laurens Proving Grounds. The purpose was
to learn about tires and get to participate in some exercises
at their Laurens Proving Grounds facility to better
appreciate what all goes into a tire.
Michelin Training Center Tire Q&A
Our Michelin host, Johnny Valencia, organized a great
two day event showcasing Michelin's tire technology,
manufacturing plant and its proving grounds. We were
afforded a great opportunity to ask questions to learn
more about tire technology. Some of the questions we
asked and the responses we received:
How do you pick a tire — treadwear/traction/temperature? The treadwear
numbers (UTQG) are not consistent between manufacturers. You cannot compare
these numbers from one manufacturer to another. Basically, you need to read a lot
of reviews, unless you are fortunate enough to collect some data yourself.
Should I use tire shine? No. Tire shine (most likely) has either silicone or some
petroleum products.
What about run flats — should I take them off? Can I switch to them? No. If
your car originally came with run-flats, your suspension was tuned with the stiffer
sidewall in mind.
Article and photos by Kash Rahman
J
amila and I have been members of Hoosier BMW since 2004. Since
then, we have participated in monthly meetings, scenic drives, overnight
trips, autocross events, HPDEs at Putnam Park and a few chili cook-offs.
We have also had fun with other clubs, including the Hoosier Renegades,
the Corvette Club, Cars and Coffee and IndyRPM. We even did a BMW
driving school in South Carolina! My family has had an AWESOME time over the
years participating in these events! The fun and excitement cannot be matched
by anything else. The cars, the horsepower, the handling, the "oomph" you feel
when you hit the gas — all get our hearts pumping!
But our biggest source of joy is the friends we have made over the years.
Friends who we have known since before Lara was born and who would
watch and feed Lara on our scenic drives, when she was little. Friends who
would come over to help wash my car after the Artomobilia or who would trust
me completely, even if I missed a road sign while leading a scenic drive. Friends
who turn all these car clubs into a family. So, to show how thankful we are for
all the friends we have made through the different car
groups, we had a BBQ/pool party at my house! And it
was outstanding! 50 adults and about a dozen kids all
hanging out and relaxing! We had a fantastic time
hosting and are glad for everyone who could make it.
For those who couldn't...there's always next summer!
page 4
OE fitment tires for my car — should I get those, what's the difference? The
OE fitment tires (some BMW, Porsche, Ferrari, etc) are made with that vehicle's
suspension and performance in mind. There are internal differences you can't see
going on inside the tire. If you were happy with the OE fitment tire's performance,
buy it again.
What pressure should I use if I change the wheel size or tire category? Here's
where you will need some help. Your vehicle's tire pressure was based on a specific
tire type, like P225, 225, etc. These letters are important! You need to look at a
Load Inflation Chart to determine your new tire pressure. It's all based on the
original tire's recommended tire pressure — look up the load it can handle (see
LIC) then look up the new tire and find the pressure where it can handle at least
the same load! You can't just look at the door jamb if your car didn't come with
that size tire.
Straight Line Wet Braking: Ours was a straight line wet braking test using two
identical Camry's. One of them had Michelin Premier A/S (all season) tires and the
other had Goodyear A/S in the same performance category. We did two stops in
each car from 45mph to 0. The data showed the Michelin tires stopped about 15
feet shorter!
Off Road Adventure: Our next stop was to the off-road adventure in Jeep
Rubicons. We got to drive about a 3 mile loop demonstrating the new KO2 tires
abilities. We went up and down 4 or 5 foot banks, over large rocks through mud,
over trees, and all without a problem! It's the kind of stuff that you would not
drive through but since we were the second group we knew it could be done!
Good Tires vs. Cheap Tires: The next demonstration was a small road circuit
that consisted of about 9 turns that was being watered from the left and right
shoulders of the "track". Our weapons were a Sienna minivan with Michelin tires
right out of the assembly plant versus an E90 BMW 328i with Riken Raptor tires.
David hopped in the minivan and I lined up behind him in the BMW. We were told
to take one recon lap and then two 'hot' laps. I was having a hard time controlling
the BMW during my recon lap! Dave was pulling away very easily from the BMW.
After two laps, we came in and switched vehicles. Now in the minivan, I was determined to test these Michelin tires to the max! Once on the back straight (where
the BMW was really sketchy), I just left the gas pedal to the floor and the tires
worked their magic. On the back straight for the second lap the Michelin guide
riding shotgun announced, "Well I think you clearly understand the goal of this
exercise, now let's go in!". This just goes to show you, get good tires on your car.
New Front Tires vs. New Rear Tires: The last exercise we did was one that
answers the question — if I just get two tires, should I put them on the front or
the rear of the car (regardless of FWD, RWD, AWD). It was a wet skid pad with
polished concrete that is 1/2 mile long (or 840 feet in diameter). The guide
instructed us to enter the skid pad around the 5:00 position travelling CCW as if it
were a highway on ramp. Well the banter began between all of us BMW and SCCA
members (we all have some track experience) as to how fast and sideways we can
get on the skid pad. The guide did some back peddling after hearing all of us
carry on and told us the first two laps would be in a car with two new rear tires
and the next lap would be in a car with two new front tires. We all managed to
keep the one with new rear tires on the skid pad. But once in the other car —
that was a different story. I was understeering a lot and had to lift off a little bit
every so often to make it turn in. The lesson of this excersice — it's a lot easier to
control understeer than oversteer. Put the new tires on the REAR of the car — it's
a lot easier to handle.
Hot Laps on Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 Tires: The last thing we got to experience
was a few hot laps on their road course riding in a track prepared Mustang. The
car was outfitted with new Pilot Sport Cups so we were able to appreciate their
level of performance on track. We were all track oriented folks and are not easily
rattled by going fast on a track!
Can I run my directional tires backwards? Yes — but you will sacrifice some
performance in doing so.
US1 Manufacturing Plant Tour
Our tour guide (nicknamed Tater), showed us around their
1.4 million square feet plant that produces 25,000 tires
per day! The 1.4 million does comprise the race tire
manufacturing plant — which we were not allowed to tour.
Oh well, you can't win them all. During the nearly two hour
tour, we were able to see exactly how a tire is made from
start to finish.
Laurens Proving Grounds
About 45 miles from the manufacturing plant is the 3,700
acre proving grounds. This is where they can collect tire
data under controlled conditions on various courses. They
even have an off-road section full of obstacles like large
rocks, mud, down trees, dips, you name it! We did four
page 5
“To enhance Hoosiers’ BMW
experience through friendship,
education, and community
outreach by providing our
members with the best
experiences and events.”
BMW Naturally Aspirated
Engines: The end of an iconic era?
Scan with a QR reader
to join us on twitter.
OFFICIAL BALLOT
Article written and compiled by Tim Rolfsen
I
t is a sign of the times, and most may
not even notice, but BMW does not
have a single naturally-aspirated,
internal combustion engine in any of
their production vehicles. Thumb
through its back catalog of powertrains
and you’ll find a sublime gathering of sweet-spinning,
exquisitely balanced, wonderfully soulful expressions of
engineering genius, in four-, six-, eight-, ten-, and twelvecylinder guises. BMW NA engines are considered by many
enthusiasts as iconic powerhouses, especially the straightsixes, with their buttery smooth linear power bands and
aggressive, metallic growl as they quickly scream to redline.
Since 1993 Vaughn Motorwerks has been the
place to go in the Indianapolis area for service on
your BMW, Mini, or Mercedes automobile. We are
the premier maintenance, repair and tuning center
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listed next to their names. Please vote for these individuals,
or choose a write-in candidate. When completed, remove
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the Holiday Party.
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EXECUTIVE BOARD AND DIRECTORS
The shift toward turbocharging was driven by global fuel
emissions regulations first established by the Kyoto Protocol.
The effort is causing all automakers to downsize and
turbocharge their engines, which make engines just as
powerful, if not more so, than their NA counterparts while
being more fuel efficient. So being that this approach is
trending upwards, it begs the question — Will BMW ever
make a naturally aspirated engine again? Some think not.
That’s because downsizing is not a buzzword that stands
alone. There is also “downspeeding,” or designing engines
from scratch to operate in lower rev ranges with longer
strokes. Most turbocharged gasoline engines today can
deliver peak torque somewhere around 1500 rpm. Michael
Menn, M’s engine-development chief, adds: “The reason we
changed to turbocharging is fuel efficiency, and that’s all.
Turbocharging might be more complicated, but the naturally
aspirated engines they are replacing in our cars were not
exactly uncomplicated engines. At the moment, the main
point is consumption and reduction of CO2. If that stays
the main point then I am sure the industry will stay with
turbocharging.” The take-away may be not only that turbo is
here to stay, and for good reason, but also, if you own a NA, it
may be worth holding onto since they could soon be
collector’s items.
President:
Vice Pres:
Secretary:
Treasurer:
Director:
Director:
Director:
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Director:
Director:
Director:
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Reggie Stewart
Steve Bailey
Susan Wilson
Ben Younce
Rick Schue
Kyle McGary
Chris Ruel
Paul Queck
Patrick Kiser
James Embry
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D&R BMW North: Chris Dunlap
D&R BMW South: Jerry Reamer
Bill Defouw BMW: Reggie Stewart
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Article by Chris Dunlap
O
n Saturday, October 3, 11 of us braved the elements to
run in the second Hoosier BMW CCA Autocross of 2015. Of
course we managed to pick a day that it only hit 50F, and it
rained almost all day. But we all had fun anyway, and it made
this AX the first one held in the rain. That's really pretty good,
for all of the years hosting AX!
We had our fair share of issues as a result of the wind and
the rain. The timing lights would get rattled in the wind and
trigger the timing lights accidentally — just to make things
more interesting! We resorted to running a stop watch as a
backup timer.
NOW
W AN AUTH
AUTHORIZED
ORIZED
DINAN DEALER
R!
Fortunately, people behaved pretty well considering the rain.
The cone shaggers had a rough go of it since they were left
out in the elements without cover. We managed to pull it
together in the end, and everyone got as many runs as they
wanted. After lunch we made the course a little easier, thus
faster. Since we were not able to chalk the cone locations, we
were unable to reset the last slalom exactly the same way as
before lunch. As a result Chris Ruel managed to finish the
fastest with a 50.11. Brian Hardman right behind him with a
50.70 (because he had a 1 second penalty).
Call, stop in, or use our website to schedule
an appointment today!
I'd like to thank everyone that made this day possible - the
weather was horrible but we all were out there in the wind
and the rain making the best of it.
By Chris Dunlap
Chapter President/Hoosier BMW CCA
A
s 2015 nears an end, we need to
reflect on what we did over this past
year and plan for next year. We will
continue to reach out to everyone to
join the club (regardless of owning
a BMW) to be a part of our diverse group of car lovers. We
will continue to serve our members by offering diverse
events such as social gatherings, auto tours, and
performance oriented driving events. Please check our
website and our facebook group for events planned for
the upcoming year.
Our current board's strategy for events is to break even as
a whole over the course of the year. We are fortunate to
have an account balance that affords us the ability to hold
expensive events (Putnam Park HPDE being the most
expensive) and ensures our club's future for many more
years. Our ability to hold events is only limited to our event
chairperson. Our goal is to hold more events — and that's
where you come in. We would like to develop more event
COVER: Cover photography by Larry Clarino. It was shot this year at the
Hoosier Club Autocross, which was held in the rain.
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“And if you don’t know, now you know”
– Notorious B.I.G.
chairpeople, and all we need is your help. If you have a
desire to host a new event, please contact a board
member, and we can help you with the logistics and
help you be a successful host.
Please mark your calendar for our annual Holiday Party
at Cooper's Hawk in Carmel. This event will include the
2016 Hoosier BMW Board Member elections.
November
4th
Monthly Meeting at 6:30 p.m. — D&R North.
7th
Scenic Drive to South Bend Chocolate Factory
December
2nd
There is no monthly meeting this month.
12th
Holiday Party at Cooper's Hawk in Carmel (2p.m.-5p.m.)
At the time of publication not all calendar events and dates were
confirmed. Please check our website often for an updated calendar.
A social gathering will be held the third Wednesday of each month at 6:30PM
at: Bazbeaux in CarmeL — 111 West Main Street. Free underground parking
is located just north of Main St. (131st) on 1st Ave. NW.
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By Chris Dunlap
I
had the opportunity to
visit the BMW Foundation
in Greer, SC — you are
missing a lot of BMW
history. Michael Mitchell
was kind enough to
stick around and give us
a tour of the place. He has quite
the collection of BMW
related items —
like an F1 engine
from Rolf
Schumacher's car,
an S50Euro engine,
an S38 engine, and
so many other cool
items (like a 2002
custom trailer) that
you can easily get
lost for days.
By Rick Shue
T
he 2015 New Member Picnic
was held at noon on Saturday, September
12 at the Lilly Lake shelter in Eagle Creek Park,
northwest of Indianapolis. About 65 people
attended, including 16 new members. The
traditional burgers, brats, and hot dogs were
served, with Chef Rick Schue manning the grill,
along with lots of side dishes and desserts
brought by existing members. Following the
feast, a brief club meeting was held, and new
members participated in a drawing for door prizes.
Afterwards club members swapped BMW stories
and toured the assembled collection of BMWs in
the adjacent parking lot.
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Newsletter of the Hoosier BMW Car Club, Inc.
Hoosier BMW Car Club Inc.
P.O. Box 20775 • Indianapolis, IN 46220-0775
T
he Hoosier Chapter BMW CCA annual holiday party will, again, be
held at Cooper’s Hawk at 3815 East 96th Street. On Saturday, December 12,
the party will be from 2p.m. — 5p.m. After a late lunch (or is it an early
dinner?) we will hold our annual board meeting, elections and monthly meeting
all in one shot. So there is no separate monthly meeting in December. Cost —
$35 — includes dinner and a glass of wine.
Please R.S.V.P. for Cooper’s Hawk, as space is limited to 45 people, to
[email protected].
Send payment to :
Chris Dunlap • 8901 Woodacre Lane • Indianapolis IN 46234.
Make check to Hoosier BMW.
Check out the latest event details at:
www.hoosierbmw.com
F ALL
2015