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BEY EM VEY, Inc.Tidewater Chapter BMW Car Club of AmericaP.O. Box 62145Virginia Beach, VA 23462-2145

Featured CarMike Sackett’s 2006 Monaco Blue E90During it’s maiden voyage to Spartanburg.

Inside this issue.... Calendar of Events • A Big Thank You • President’s Corner • Patina Digest

Driving School Info • Budget Racing • Karting Event • Fun Rally

The Newsletter of the Tidewater Chapter of the BMW Car Club of America

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Events on theHorizon... March 11th - Tech Session

March 25th - Indoor Karting

April 8th - Club dinner/meeting

April 15th - Driving Skills Clinic

CarlosDiaz-Estrada,RegionalVice President.

Guest Speaker at the 2006Annual Banquet.

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OFFICERS & KEY PEOPLE

PresidentBill Oates ..............................(757) [email protected]

Vice PresidentGary Wickstrand ..................(757) [email protected]

SecretaryGlenn Martin ........................(757) 479-0456 [email protected]

TreasurerEd Delanis ............................(757) [email protected]

Activities & Membership ChairmanBob Parsons .........................(757) [email protected]

Member-At-LargeKempton Shields ..................(804) [email protected]

Communications DirectorBob Eveleigh ........................(757) [email protected]

WebmeisterCurt Kiser .............................(757) [email protected]

Newsletter EditorPeter Florance ......................(757) [email protected]

Driving School Events ChairmanMike Sackett .........................(757) [email protected]

Chief InstructorBob Brochu ...........................(757) [email protected]

Tech Session ChairmanJohn Eggleston .....................(757) [email protected]

Autocross ChairmanBob Brochu ...........................(757) [email protected]

BMW Classics ChairmanSteve Waddell ......................(757) [email protected]

Peninsula RepJim Waldeck .........................(757) [email protected]

Outer Banks N.C. RepJack Robey ...........................(252) [email protected]

Rally/CruisingJim Waldeck .........................(757) 229-0836andJoe Bivins .............................(757) [email protected]

MEMBERSHIPTidewater Chapter: 1,432 as of February 22, 2006National Membership: 75,200 as of February 21, 2006

ADDRESS CHANGESAddress changes can be made on the BMWCCA National website (www.bmwcca.org) by logging in with your name and 6 digit member number. From there, click on the ’Member Services’ link on the top of the page; then click on the ‘Change of Address’ link.

Or write to:ROUNDEL BMW CCA640 South Main Street - Suite 201Greenville, SC 29601

All changes done through the National offi ce will update both your National and Tidewater Chapter address information. If you are a member of our Yahoo Group, [email protected], please also remember to update your profi le.

NEWSLETTER and PHOTO CONTRIBUTIONS:Your articles and photos are very welcomed by us. To be included in an issue the materials must be received by the 10th of the month preceding the date of next issue. To spice up the newsletter we always need photos of chapter events. We may also use them on the chapter website. Send your contribu-tions to [email protected]. Thanks!

Visit our Chapter webpage at:www.tidewaterbmwcca.org

FINE PRINT NOTICE: Das Kummet is published bimonthly and remains the property of the Tidewa-ter Chapter BMW CCA, P.O. Box 62145, Virginia Beach, VA 23462-2145. All information is for mem-bers and advertisers only. Ideas, suggestions, writings, and opinions are those of the contributing authors without authentication by or liability to the BMW CCA, the Editors, or Offi cers of the Tide-water BMW CCA chapter. No information in das Kummet bears the status of “Factory Approved” unless so stated and implies no endorsement or guarantees expressed. The Tidewater Chapter of the BMW CCA is completely independent of and in no way connected with BMW NA or BMW AG. The contents of this publication remains the property of the chapter. All BMW CCA chapters, with permission, may quote or copy from the publication provided full credit is given to the author and the Tidewater Chapter unless noted as “Copyrighted” and is not used for commercial purposes.

Calendar of Events

New Members

Thank You!

President’s Corner

April Driving School

Driving School Form

Keeping Up with Joneses

Patina Digest

Budget Racing

Fun Rally

Karting Event

Food Bank

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You’ve Got Mail !FREE E-mail News & Reminder ServiceThe chapter has an easy way to receivetime sensitive news and event reminders via email.

You can subscribe by sending an email to:[email protected] [email protected]. Please provide your name and address so we know that you are a chapter member. You will receive a confi rmation and a “Welcome” message when you are added to the list. The CALENDAR automatic reminder feature is very help-ful for planning and keeps you informed of event time, dates and changes.For assistance just email Bob Eveleigh [email protected] or call (757) 491-0955.

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Club TOOLBOX The following tools are available for members use. A deposit may be required and will be refunded upon return of the tool in working condition.

Club MERCHANDISE The following items are available for members. New shirts NOW IN STOCK! (M, L, XL)

• Service Light Resetting Tools - VERY USEFUL • Tie Rod Separator - Pickle Forks • Fuel Pressure Gauges and fi ttings • Remote Starter Switch • Clutch Alignment Tool • Pilot Bearing Puller • Fan Clutch Wrench & Bar

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At our fi rst event of the year, the Annual Banquet, we collected

60 lbs. of food products to kick off our charity drive

to provide the Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia. Our goal this year is 300 lbs. of non perishable food and this is anexcellent start.

Many thanks to all those who attended the Banquet

and contributed to theFoodbank.

Bob Parsons

Food Bank Charity Drive 2006

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David KnollSyn KwonShawn LambertMayo LathamSetphanie LenzLonnie LeslieMariet Long-GrahamKarla MakiBrandt ManningKevin MartinDavid MasuckRobert MathisonRalph MequirityLinwood MillerAugustus MillerYvette MixCholley MosesMelba MosesDavid MumfordRobert NelsonDavid O’RorkJames ParkerJaimin PatelJames PlantMarie PorterTimothy PridemoreJohannes RamirezRandy RayWayne RickmanSean RingerDebbie RobbinsPaul RobertsPaul RockwellBen RolfesErnest RollandAlice RollinsJonathan RossWilliam SchindlerSarah SmithAlvin SparrowWallace StokesSusan SussmanAndrew ThompsonJohann TiemannRichard TringaliLeone Vasquez SalidarRuben VeraRobert WarehamPeggy WarehamDwight WestMichael Whiddon

Welcome to our New Members We have events for most every interest in motor sports. If you don’t see something

you like, contact a Chapter Offi cer with suggestions for new events or use the Feedback Form on our web site. Our goal is simple – Provide BMW owners and their families with a wide variety of events, encourage greater participation by spouses and young drivers and schedule “fun” events to relax and unwind from the daily pace at work. Listed below are chapter events scheduled for the next few months. These include events (shown in italics) held by other organizations that our members regularly attend and may be of interest to you. For members interested in High Performance Driving Events (HPDE), racing and additional autocross opportunities, please see the “Track Junkies” section of our Web Site – www.tidewaterbmwcca.org

March 11 (Saturday) – Tech Session at Atlantic Autowerks 5461 Virginia Beach Blvd, between Witchduck Rd. and Newtown Road. It runs from 10am to 2pm. Contact John Eggleston at [email protected] or 757-473-1685.

13 (Monday) – The annual Susan G. Komen Drive for the Cure will be held at Checkered Flag BMW in Virginia Beach from 10 am to 6 pm.

14 (Tuesday) – The annual Susan G. Komen Drive for the Cure will be held at Casey BMW in Newport News from 10 am to 6 pm.

25 (Saturday) – Indoor Karting event at the new American Indoor Karting facility at 2884 Airline Blvd. Portsmouth, VA 23701. Phone 757-405-9715.We will have 2 or 3 driver teams for some heats and a race. So come out and drive from 12:00 to 1:00 pm. An afternoon of fun for the family racing go karts against other Chapter members. You must be 16 years old and up so bring out the young drivers. To sign-up on the website just click the button on our web page. Contact: Bob Parsons at [email protected] or 757-587-7423

April8 (Saturday) EVENT CHANGE – Club dinner/meeting at Freemason Abby in downtown Norfolk. If you haven’t been there before it is a great treat. There are plenty of parking garages near the restaurant on Freemason Street. Starting at 6:30 p.m. Contact Bob Parsons at [email protected] or 757-587-7423. Look for more info and maps on the chapter website.

15 (Saturday) – Driving Skills Clinic # 1 at Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport. Sponsored by Virginia International Raceway. Contact Bob Brochu at [email protected] or 757-430-8124. Check the Driving Events tab on our web site for more details and required forms.

May20 (Saturday) 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Club rally starting from the Hampton Roads Executive Airport [not the Suffolk airport]. 9:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m—We’ll meet and have an enjoyable drive through a new path of curvy roads to the West, followed by a group lunch. This is a new route! Contact: Joe Bivins, 757-481-7338, or e-mail at [email protected] driving directions to the airport are:... on Rt 58 about a mile west of the Bowers Hill intersection of I-64/I-664/I-264 and Rt 58.

Calendar of Events

The Chariable Events Committee is supporting the Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia for 2006. You can support this effort by bringing

canned goods to any Chapter event. Bob Parsons is heading up the Committee. For more information or to volunteer to help the Committee,

please contact Bob [email protected]

Second Annual Chapter Karting Event

With March weather often pretty wet and cold, why not come join us for the Indoor Karting event at American In-door Karting. We will have 2 or 3 driver teams for some heats and a race. So come out and drive from 12:00 to 1:00 pm. An afternoon of fun for the family racing go karts against other Chapter members. You must be 16 years old and up so bring out the young drivers. Last year’s event drew thirty drivers and we had a great time!

The facility is located at 2884 Airline Blvd. Portsmouth, VA 23701. Phone 757-405-9715.

To sign-up, go to our website www.tidewaterbmw-cca.org and click on the Calendar Link. In the Karting entry, just click the red button! Or contact Bob Parsons [email protected] or 757-587-7423.

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Classifi eds NOTE: Due to space limitations some ads could not be published this month. A complete list of ads may be found on our website www.tidewaterbmwcca.org.

CARS FOR SALE:

1999 BMW Z3 Roadster - 2.8 Dark Green, Convertable with 10K miles. LIKE NEW. All leather, 4 wheel ABS, 5 speed manual transmission. Dual airbags, power windows, power steering, heated seats, air conditioning with CD player and premium sound system. Rides like a dream. $21,500 Contact Jeff Newton 757-934-3946 or email [email protected] (entered 25 Jan 06)

2004 BMW 530i Titanium Silver - Sport, Premium & Cold Weather Packages, Xenon headlamps, BMW Integrated Phone, Red Rear Refl ectors, Tinted Windows, All Weather Floormats and BMW Trunk Liner. 18.5k miles, $43.5k $41.5 OBO, Factory Run Flats only have 200 miles on them, Hartge Classic 19” with Pirelli P-Zero’s currently installed + $2k if buyer wants them. Contact Eduardo Gonzales at [email protected] or 757.679.3670 (entered 9 Jan 06...modifi ed 25 Jan 06)

1998 540i with Sport and Premium Packages - Excellent condition, Ascot Green with tan leather, silky smooth 5 Speed Auto, Sunroof, Heated Seats, Dual Climate Control, Telescoping/Tilt Wheel, Remote Entry, Power everything and much more. New radiator, New water pump, New front wheel bearings, New belts. 138,000 miles. Below blue book $12,900. Call Dave Reisch at 287-7000 or email to [email protected]. (updated 29 December, 05)

1987 BMW 535is - Blue, Pearl beige, 5-Speed, 183k, Cd Player, 535is Front spoiler with Fog Lights, good paint with some clear coat bubbling on R/side. Strong engine and trans/clutch. Needs tires, $2895.00. All records and receipts. Call Joe at 757-879-9335 or E-mail at [email protected]. (updated 29 December, 05)

2004 BMW 330Ci - sport package, M wheels, 6 speed, navigation, rare mystic blue, black leather, 21000 miles, moonroof, HK 6 cd, alarm, garage kept, all power, all documents, no smoke/track/damage, meticulously cared for, like new, REDUCED to $33,000. Contact Jeff Bleh at 757-635-1465 cell or 757-482-1866 home. (entered 10 Oct 05..modifi ed Jan 06)

1986 635 - I am the second owner and have been for 12 years. The car has been a daily driver, gets great gas mileage and is a blast to drive. White w/maroon interior, Korman

stainless steel custom exhaust, Monaco seats, Autothority performance chip, regular maintenance, replacement clutch, new battery w/7 year warranty, 17” Borbet wheels, extra alloy wheels, extra set of restorable leather BMW power sport seats and a spare, Monaco seat, lots of extra parts. 250K miles. Reasonable offers considered. Contact Karl Petersen at 757-440-8772. (entered 27 September 05)

1986 635 - Metallic Blue/Grey w/tan interior, Strong engine and trans, BBS (non metric) wheels, short shift kit, new exhaust (needs to be installed), leather power sport seats, needs radio. 190K miles. Reasonable offers considered. Contact Karl Petersen at 757-440-8772 (entered 27 September 05)

2002 X5 4.6is - Special order. Silver with Imola red leather, Aluminum trim, Shades, and no nav.. 36k miles. Under warranty. Recent Michelins. WeatherTech mats. BavAuto cover. Original owner. No accidents, track, smoke, stories. $45,000. Contact Tim Jones at [email protected] or 757-651-8564 (Entered 1 Aug 05)

MOTORCYCLE FOR SALE:

1992 BMW R100RS Motorcycle - VIN WB104660XN6247655 1000 cc, 4 stroke, 2 cylinder touring bike in excellent condition, blue and silver with tank cover, hard saddle bags, radar detector, Corbin seat, full fairing, engine guards, ABS, and 22,800 pampered miles. $8,995 or B/O Call Glenn Martin at home 757-479-0456 or cell 757-619-3692. (Entered 8 September 05)

PARTS FOR SALE:

E30 Rear Bumper - I have 3 E30 rear bumpers. Two came off late-model E30s (plastic bumpers) and the other one is off a 1984 euro 325e (small metal bumper). The chrome on the euro bumper is going to have to be refi nished to look perfect. Asking $75 each. Contact Jaeson Dandalides at (757) 338-1120 or [email protected] (entered 7 February 06)

3 series rear lip spoiler - I got this for my 330i but never installed it, painted Silver. $100. Call Eduardo Gonzales at 757 679-3670 or email to [email protected] (entered 25 January 06)

Rogue Engineering heavy duty transmission mounts (2 sets) - USED, but excellent condition. Includes new & correct BMW hardware. $45/set when new, $25/set used & delivered to your door. Fit all E34, E36, E46,

Z3, Z4, Z8. Check Rogue web site for more info. Contact Jim Craig at [email protected] or 703-331-3779. (entered 9 January 06)

Stock E36 Euro M3 airbox for 3-liter M3 - Includes snorkel intake, Dinan 3.5-in to 3-in adapter for US air meter, boot from adapter to air meter & clamps. Air box will accept 3.5 Euro air meter. Works best on US 2.8 & 3.0 engines, but may not fl ow suffi ciently for 3.2 engine. Stock appearance with better air fl ow & no loud intake noise. $60 or $80 if AFE high-fl ow panel fi lter included. Will pay up to $10 shipping. Contact Jim Craig at [email protected] or 703-331-3779. (entered 9 January 06)

Z3, E46 Wheels - Four 7JX16 original equipment BMW cross spoke wheels in good condition. No curb rash. $400 OBO. Contact Gerry Wardzinski at [email protected] or 757-676-2273 (entered 4 October 05)

Wheels & tires (style 45) for E46 - Tires are Michelin MXV Plus 205/55 R16 91H tires mounted. The tires have about 1/2 of their life left and are very evenly worn. The 16” x 7” wheels are in excellent overall condition with the exception of 1 1/2” of shallow curb rash on one wheel and 1/4” of very shallow rash on a second wheel. Two wheels are curb rash free. There are a few minor stone nicks and scratches associated with 15-20,000 miles of day to day driving. The center caps are excellent and included...as are a set of lug bolts. $450.00 for all. The set is in Portsmouth (midtown area) at my work...and would be available for viewing weekdays 8:00 am-4:30 pm. Contact Chip Hanbury at 757-484-2669 or 757-617-1010 (cell) or e-mail to [email protected] (entered 25 September 2005)

Bentley Service Manual - This service manual is for the 1999 - 2001 3 series cars. I bought it less than 1 year ago and it is still in good shape except for some small oil stains. All the pages are intact and none are torn or ripped. I sold the car that I bought this manual for, so I no longer need the book. Since it is a Bentley manual, it includes pictures with arrows, assembly drawings, part numbers, recommended tools, torque specs, wiring diagrams and fault codes. The fi rst $65 gets it. Contact Phillip at [email protected] or 757-635-7770. (entered 12 September 2005)

Classifi ed Ads are for Tidewater chapter members only... see ad rules on page 15. Ads for the newsletter and/or website can be emailed to: [email protected].

It is imperative the you notify the Editor when your ad changes, need to be removed, or needs to be renewed (three issue period enforced). Thank You!

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Our annual banquet was held February 4th at the Omni hotel in Newport News. We had over 100 attendees Thank you for coming. I feel confi dent that everyone who attend-ed enjoyed an evening of fellowship, good food and drink, and walked away with a nice door prize to their liking.

We were honored to have our Regional VP, Carlos Diaz-Estrada, and his wife, Penny visit with us. Thank you for coming. Carlos shared some of the events and issues that are happening on the national level. We also had the plea-sure of roasting our long time member and offi cer of 35 years, Rusty Barton. Way to go Rusty and thank you for all you have done for the club. We are a better organization because of your time and energies over the past 35 years.

Thank you to all of these businesses who give our mem-bership great value day in and day out on services and products that we desire and need. Please remember to thank them when you have an opportunity to call upon their services.

I hope we see our attendance grow through-out the year and we have more occasions to say thank you to all those who make owning a BMW a pleasure. See you at an event!

A big THANK YOU! By: Gary Wickstrand

The banquet could not have been a success without the chapter kicking in $27.00 per member (Thank you) to offset the costs and our sponsors sending us many goodies to give-a-way.

They were: Bavarian Autosport (2) $50. gift certifi cates Korman Autoworks (1) $75. gift certifi cate The Tire Rack (1) $100. gift certifi cate, 6 baseball caps, and 1 throw Atlantic Autowerks, Ltd. (8) gift certifi cates and Redline products Sports and Imports (2) $25. gift certifi cates Turner Motorsport (1) performance chip and 4 tag frames OG Racing (1) Sparco warm up shirt BMWNA (18) items including a Z5 winter jacket, Zymol kit, to name a few. Checkered Flag BMW (9) items including the fi nal grand prize of a leather varsity jacket valued at over $220 Performance Automotive (2) t-shirts and (1) winter car care kit Casey BMW (19) gift items of various value from the BMW Store Meguiars (500) wax packets and polishing clothes Emmons Coachworks (1) Zymol washing/waxing kit and 2 tag frames Creative Gifts Galore (1) Super Bowl gift basket Mothers Polish (12) cleaning products

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February Fun RallyPostponedDue to WeatherWe had to postpone the 18 Feb Fun Rally due to the snow and sleet predicted for the rally area. Joe and Jay planned a great route and had over forty people signed up. How-ever, the nice back roads chosen for the Rally were NOT designed for the combination of snow and BMW summer tires. So we decided to be a little conservative and wait for a better day!

Rally has been rescheduled to Saturday, May 20th, when we can enjoy those roads even more.

President’s CornerBy: Bill Oates

“...I consider it a great honor

to serve as your president

for the next year. ”


Let me start out by saying that I consider it a great honor to serve as your president for the next year. My goals are to keep the organization moving for-

ward in the most transparent way possible. I would like

to have more board meet-ings that are open to ev-eryone. Lastly we need create an atmosphere in which we can retain our

new members beyond their fi rst year.

Let me tell you a little about who I am. My background has been in the areas of economic development and housing. I had worked for the City of Syracuse before retiring. One of the things that I have learned about retirement is that I don’t much care for it. My involve-ment with the car club has provided a degree of mental stimulation that I was missing. The other area that I am interested in is golf. I am pretty much addicted to it so if anyone wants to play let me know.

Actually, this is my second time around as a car club member. During the late sixties, I bought my fi rst bmw, a 69 2002, and acquired a membership at that time, in the Genesee Valley Chapter. The 2002 was fol-lowed by a wonderful 2002tii. I owned this car for 14 years. Because I

was young and some say

not too smart, I refuse to buy snow tires and as a result got stuck in the snow banks of Syracuse a lot. I discov-ered that because the car was so light I could shift the car into fi rst gear, get the wheels spinning, get out, push the car out of the snow bank, jump back and continue on my way. In thinking back about those times I am still not sure why I didn’t just get snow tires. I will not have to engage in that silly and probably dangerous behavior (It was a cool thing to do) in my second time around in the Tidewater Chapter. When it snows here everything just shuts down. Since there is no place to go, you can’t get stuck.

Let me close by talking about two things. First I was very surprise and gratifi ed with the attendance at the dinner. We had the largest turn out I can ever remember. Appar-ently, Gary Wickstrand developed a Midas touch for this dinner, and I am happy to ride his coattails.

The last thing, since this is my fi rst attempt at writing anything for a newsletter I am not exactly sure what form this will always take. I guess my major concern is whether I will have things to say

on a regular basis. Hopefully I can keep the members up to date about what the president’s offi ce is doing and use this space to bring new insights about club plans and activities.

Thanks for listening,

Bill

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Is your Ultimate Driving Machine missing The Ultimate Driver? Here’s a good start to get those skills to really enjoy your BMW. Check out the April 15 driving school sponsored by Virginia International Raceway. This will be our fi rst event at Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport on Bland Blvd. in Newport News. This new facility offers acres of clean fl at pavement and is easy to reach from the Peninsula and the Southside.

More good news - The fee for the school has been reduced this year and includes lunch. This promises to be our best schools in years.

The driving school is designed for the novice or anyone who wants experience pushing their car past the limits of the normal everyday driving events. The focus of the school is improving your skills so you will be better prepared to face emergencies on the open road.

On the skid-pad, you can safely experience traction loss and learn how to recover control. It’s a real confi dence builder. The other drills such as slalom and lane change teach you to ‘look ahead’ and avoid an accident.

You will learn what ABS is and how it works; driving the car and keeping under control through extreme conditions. Most people rarely use their ABS system in everyday driving, but here you can activate your car’s ABS and learn how to use it to control the car in an emergency – a real confi dence builder. Students are surprised at how quickly their cars can brake; even in the wet (we run the school rain or shine).

In the afternoon we put it all together. This is a fun and full day with enough track time to wear you out; you’ll get plenty of seat time. Of course, experienced drivers, autocrossers, and road race drivers are also welcome! We thrive off of their expertise and knowledge to make us all better drivers.

Don’t miss this school – the next one isn’t until November!


Club driving sessions are organized by both driver and car. All types of cars are eligible, ranging from completely stock street cars to open-wheeled formula cars, sports-racers, track-modifi ed production cars and purpose-built GTs and Stock Cars. Drivers with experience levels running the gamut from novice to veteran racer are welcome in the VIR Club.

Off the track, the Clubhouse’s Oak Tree Tavern is available for fi ne dining and great beverages. Share stories of your on-track adventures in Connie’s Pub, an authentic Irish Pub complete with brass-rail bar and billiard room. Relax on the veranda, overlooking the swimming pool and the rolling countryside stretching out beyond. You can also plan your corporate and social gatherings in this unique and picturesque setting.

If you plan to stay the night or weekend, The Lodge at VIR offers 27 rooms featuring fi rst-class accommodations, all trackside. The rooms are complete with a large fl at-screen television; satellite TV; CD/DVD player; wireless high-speed Internet connection; Jacuzzi garden tub; and hardwood fl oors.

Club membership includes VIP family passes for all professional and amateur racing events at VIR, including the Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series, Grand-Am Cup, AMA Superbike Championship, SCCA racing and a variety of vintage races. For family members whose interest doesn’t necessarily revolve around a racetrack, VIR’s natural trails through the majestic oaks along the Dan River are available for hiking, and shopping for that perfect antique piece is handy in the historic districts of nearby Danville or South Boston.

If you are an automotive enthusiast who wants to drive your car on a great racetrack in demanding conditions; attend some of the most exciting professional and amateur racing in America; relax in sumptuous

surroundings; and include your friends and family while you pursue your passion, the VIR Motorsport Country Club was made for you. The beautiful facility, incomparable amenities and old-fashioned southern hospitality comprise a high-performance destination without equal.

“I knew, when we fi rst saw this place, that it was the perfect venue for the motorsports country club concept,” says Nyholm, who grabbed the chance to return to the South after a very successful career in commercial real estate in New York and Connecticut. “This beautiful setting, with one of the world’s most scenic racetracks, combined with the amenities, conveniences and activities that we can provide, gives the motorsport enthusiast a lifestyle option that hasn’t been available before, and one that we think is a can’t-miss opportunity.”

It’s been six years since VIR reopened, and the plan conceived by Siegel and Nyholm seems to be working to perfection. Memberships in the club are steadily increasing, and the track is booked almost year-round, occupied between spectator weekends and Member Days with racing schools, test days for race teams, manufacturer ride-and-drives, various car clubs, television commercial shoots and private rentals.

It’s unlikely that auto racing will make too big a dent in those other “club sports” like golf, tennis, swimming and racquetball in the coming years, but for those whose hearts race at the sound of a multi-valve, dual-cam racing engine and the sight of beautifully crafted hand-made bodywork, VIRginia International Raceway has created an outlet for their passion that allows them to involve the whole family.

Keeping up with the Joneses will never be the same.

For membership information or assistance, please call 434.822.7700 or visit our website www.virclub.com.

Keeping Up ...continued from pg. 9

Drive for the Cure is coming in MarchThe annual Susan G. Komen Drive for the Cure will be held this year on Monday, March 13th at Checkered Flag BMW in Virginia Beach from 10 am to 6 pm. The next day, Tuesday March 14th, the Drive for the Cure will be held at Casey BMW in Newport News from 10 am to 6pm.

The local Komen group is looking for drivers to transport cars from Checkered Flag BMW to Casey BMW just after 6pm the night of the 13th. They are also looking for driv-ers to transport the cars from Casey BMW to the BMW dealer in Richmond the night of the 14th. Of course

in both cases transportation back to your car and a box dinner, with a movie, will be provided.

Anyone interested in transporting cars please contact Kelli Schmidt at 486-0003. Please do not contact the Club, this is their event.

Remember that for each mile you drive in one of the BMW’s for any reason, BMW of North America donates $1 to the Susan G. Komen foundation for Breast Cancer Research.

CHECKERED FLAG

When you buy a car from Checkered Flag, you notice what sets us

apart from the other dealerships. We treat you with the respect

you deserve before, during and long after you’ve purchased your

vehicle to give you the best possible ownership experience. And

we must be doing something right because BMW recognized us

with their most prestigious award, the BMW Center of Excellence.

This extraordinary distinction is based on high-quality customer

satisfaction in sales and service.

At Checkered Flag, we not only pamper your car, but we also

pamper you to ensure that your experience with us is the best

you’ve ever had. Come see why so many people look forward to

visiting Checkered Flag for the ultimate in car and customer care.

Hampton Roads' OnlyFactory Authorized Parts& Service Facility • BMW CCA members receive a 15% discount on parts -- Carryout Only

• DINAN performance parts and software distributor

• Complimentary wash and vacuum with every service

• BMW synthetic oil on sale for $4.00 per quart (limit 12)

New FeaturesVisit our website at www.checkeredflag.com where you can schedule your

service, receive parts information, order parts, search for new and used carsin stock, gain access to our company directory and many more features.

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Safety & Performance Drivers SchoolFrom 8:00 am to 4:00 pm

at Newport News/Williamsburg Airport, Newport News, VADate: 15 April 2006

Driving School Requirements - Current BMW CCA member - Valid vehicle registration and insurance - Valid drivers license - DOT/SNELL 2000 or newer rated helmet - Safe vehicle - No Vans or Trucks (must Pass Tech Inspection-form required)

Driver #1 Name: ____________________________________________________________ Age: _____________________

Address: ____________________________________________ City: _________________ State: ______ Zip: __________

Phone: (daytime) __________________________________________ (evening) ____________________________________

Email: _____________________________________________________________ (Drivers info pkg. will be sent by email)

Notify in case of Emergency: _____________________________________ Phone number: __________________________

BMW CCA Membership Number: _________________________________ Expiration: _______________________________

Driver’s License Number: _________________________ State: _______ Expiration: _______________________________

Driving School Experience: ________________________________________________________________________________

List any medical or physical disability that would impede safety situations: _______________________________________

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Vehicle Make: __________________ Model: _______________________ Year: ____________Information: Modifi cations: _________________________________________________________________ Insurance Company: ______________________________ Policy number: ______________________ Driver(s): Are the registered owner or Have permission from the registered owner to use this vehicle at the event.

Registration: Make checks payable to BEY EM VEY Corp. School will be held rain or shine. No refunds. Contact Mike Sackett at 757-816-0451 or by email: [email protected]

Send completed registration forms with full payment of $60.00 each to: Driving School c/o Mike Sackett 109 Nina Dr. #203 Virginia Beach, VA 23462

sponsored by

Virginia International

Raceway

7


Budget Racing...continued from pg. 11

tired old 325’s into a pair of formidable Spec E30’s ready for the track. Our fi rst order of business was parts. It would take a lot of shinny new pieces to transform these utilitarian commuter cars into purebred racing machines. Actually, the build process was made quite easy by following the very well thought out Spec E30 class rules. The rules specifi cally detail all required “race” parts, suspension changes and allowable modifi cations.

To keep costs down, the rules allow for only the things that make sense to be changed or “improved” for track duty. We replaced the car’s suspension components including springs, Bilstein shocks and big sway bars. Dave also treated the engines to new seals. New clutches, rotors, race pads and all the required safety items (seat, roll cage, fi re system etc) were installed in the cars. After a few short weeks, both cars were nearly complete and ready for the track. The entire build process was relatively inexpensive. But don’t let the low build costs fool you; when we took the fi nished cars to the track, they consistently ran faster lap times than cars costing 3-4 times as much. Better yet, our cars ran week-in, week-out for an entire year’s worth of track events and they haven’t missed a beat. The reliability and durability of these cars is nothing short of amazing.

Equality, low costs and readily available donor cars/parts are what make racing a Spec E30 so much fun. The series was designed from the onset to keep costs to a minimum and pit drivers against one another in equally prepared cars that perform exactly alike. That way driver skill, and not deep pockets, determines who runs at the front. This recipe for success has become infectious. The numbers of E30 competitors are growing at every race. By the end

of 2005, we had 16 cars in the fi eld and a projected 20-25 for the 2006 season.

Since then, Dave Pallister left Checkered Flag and started

his own independent BMW Service center called “DP Motorwerks”. He is currently busy building three more Spec E30

racecars for clients. I’m glad to report that over the

2005 season, we successfully campaigned our cars and scored

several podium fi nishes with no DNF’s. I can attest to the fact that if anyone is interested in getting into real “wheel to wheel” racing, or just building a bullet proof DE track car, a Spec E30 is the way to go.

After owning a dozen or so various Porsche models I decided to make my fi rst BMW - A RACE CAR—am I glad I did! I can’t say enough about the incredible handling, quality and reliability of my 325i; it really is an amazing car. After a year of running my E30 at the track harder than I had ever thought possible, I was so impressed with the marque, that I sold my 911 streetcar and bought a 2006 E90 for my daily driver. My motto now is “Better late than never”.

I like fl ying jets in the Navy and look forward to going to work everyday—but I LOVE RACING! I can hardly wait for the next track weekend to roll around! I could go on and on about how exciting last season’s races were, but that’s a story I’ll save for another time. If anyone is interested in getting involved or fi nding out the specifi cs how to get out on track, please feel free to contact either Dave or I or just go to the Spec E30 racing website to check it out. WWW.SPECE30.COM.

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Keeping Up With the JonesesMoves Into the Fast LaneBy: John Gardner

There is no more time-honored American tradition than Keeping Up With the Joneses. This informal measure of one’s self-esteem and success runs the gamut of asset comparison from car and home to clothes and jewelry to

memberships in prestigious clubs and associations.

Since the end of the Second World War, upwardly mobile Americans

have lined up to join all sorts of

lifestyle-enhancing “activity” clubs. First it

was yacht and golf clubs in the 1950s, then swim and tennis clubs in the swinging ‘60s and ‘70s. The ‘80s and ‘90s brought us racquetball clubs, exercise clubs, aerobic clubs, dance clubs. Nowadays, there’s a club for just about any athletic endeavor you can imagine, and apparently no shortage of prospective new members.

Unless, of course, your idea of athletic competition involves automobile racing.

Just as racing drivers have always been overlooked when it comes to comparisons involving athletes, auto racing has had a hard time getting itself included among other “mainstream” sports.

That, however, is beginning to change. And now, thanks to a couple of car-loving real estate developers, racing enthusiasts now have their own club to which to belong and Keeping Up With the Joneses has grabbed a lower gear and accelerated directly into the fast lane.

In 1957, a small group of racing enthusiasts opened Virginia International Raceway, a beautiful 3.27-mile natural-terrain road racing circuit situated on the banks of the Dan River near Danville, Va. The track fl ourished and gained a reputation as the most challenging road racing circuit east of the Mississippi, but hard times

came calling in the early ‘70s and the track was shuttered in 1974.

Fast forward to 1999, when New York-based real estate developer and vintage sports car racer Harvey Siegel acquired the run-down property with a vision to create America’s fi rst motorsports country club, a lifestyle destination resort for racing enthusiasts. It wasn’t a new concept; similar ideas had been bandied about for the previous decade, at locations from coast to coast. However, Siegel and his partner, Connie Nyholm, were the fi rst to actually bring the concept to fruition, and their foresight has added a whole new dimension to the traditional image of a country club.

That vision became a reality with the creation of the VIR Motorsport Country Club.

The VIR Club boasts one of America’s most challenging and historic racing circuits as its centerpiece. The 1,200-acre facility is situated on pastoral rolling hills alongside the Dan River. The site’s original plantation house, built in the 1840s and restored in 2000, serves as a clubhouse, complete with a full-service restaurant, billiard room,

an authentic Irish pub and a swimming pool.

The VIR Club schedules “members only” driving days each month, February through November, over 17 events per

year. Our members drive VIR’s historic

3.27-mile Full Course; the fast 2.26-mile North

Course; our technical 1.64-mile South Course; and the longest road racing circuit in North America, VIR’s 4.2-mile Grand Course. Professional racers are seasoned by experience on

various tracks around the world. The VIR Club offers the same diversity without the time and expense of

globetrotting.

Even though there is no racing on a Member Driving Day, fl aggers and corner workers make sure members are safe and driving at their own comfort level. Member Driving Days are divided into four groups, with four half-hour sessions allowed for each group per day. Everyone from the novice to the competition driver will fi nd a spot to suit them. In addition, professional coaches are available for instruction and assistance.

continued to pg. 15

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Budget Racing a Spec E30 By: George Perry

“Better late than never”

As a US Navy Fighter pilot, I love speed and I’m as competitive as they come. Driving sports cars and racing at the track have been in my blood since before I could walk. After driving and racing various Porsches models for years, I fi nally decided it was time to settle down and start a family. With the arrival of our son, my wife quit work to be a full-time mom. We bought a brand new house to accommodate our larger family, and it really put a crimp on the racing budget. Even with all these changes, the one thing that remained the same was my strong desire to continue racing.

Without the limitless budget required to continue racing P-cars, a friend of mine, Dave Pallister, suggested we sell our Porsches and switch over to race in the NASA sanctioned, Spec E30 class. Dave is a Master BMW tech who has worked at Checkered Flag BMW for years. After some research, I

determined the cost of fi elding an E30 was an “order of magnitude” less than what I

had been accustomed to. So I decided “what the heck, I’ll give Bimmer’s

a try.” A few months later, the two of us sold our racecars and got to work formulating a plan to leap headlong into E30 racing.

After thorough planning, the day

had come to stop talking, thinking, and dreaming about our new racecars.

It was time to buy, so the search was on. We needed two straight, rust free E30’s. I found my car at, of all places, a dealership. They took the car in on trade and didn’t want an old E30 ugly-ing up their lot, so I got it for a song. It was a very well cared for iris blue 1989

325i with “only” 165,000 miles, all of which were from one owner. We found Dave’s car in Raleigh NC. It’s a bronzit 1989 325is with 149,000 miles on the odometer.

Now that we had our cars, the time had come to get busy transforming a couple of

10 11

“...I decided to make my fi rst

BMW - A RACE CAR — am I

glad I did!”

continued to pg. 13

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The Patina Digest By: Steve Waddell

“The Perfect Space”

Living in Tidewater has its advantages for our classic cars. Our cars don’t have to hibernate all winter like cars up north, where the roads are covered with salt all winter – a short nap will do every once in a while. Down here the garage is “the perfect space” to keep our loved ones cozy and safe from the elements when they need a place to rest. But the perfect space may not be the safest. In the garage our cars are under constant threat of attack from all sorts of things; bikes, ladders, lawn chairs, rakes and golf clubs are all ready to fall like guillotines, trying to kill our beautiful paint jobs.

Take my garage, for example. There have been times when I had only a narrow trail leading from the door to what used to be a workbench (now only distinguishable as the tallest pile of stuff in the garage). Last summer my garage got so bad that in order to get my car inside, I had to get out of the car while it was still outside. Then, leaving it in neutral, I shut the doors and pushed the car into the space it vacated when I had pulled it out by the bumper earlier in the day. Not the safest situation for a car with nice paint. But fortunately, my car has old paint, which allows me to

pile stuff on top of the hood, roof and trunk and push it into the garage like an oversized fi le cabinet drawer.

So how did it get so bad? Why do some of us save all these old parts? I’ve fi nally fi gured it out. The world’s car parts suppliers somehow know when we throw out old car parts. These parts promptly double in price and shortly afterward become NLA (no longer available) in the parts catalogues. So we keep everything from old wiper blades to transmissions and wheels...taking up all available space in the garage and the garage attic.

So what can you do? Well, the way I see it you’re going to need a shed for the lawn and garden stuff, one large shed for storage of aforementioned car parts, a shed for your wife’s storage needs (i.e. furniture, extra freezer, clothes, shoes...), plus a two-car garage for his and her daily driv-ers – not to mention a place to do maintenance on our cars – and...Oh...a place to store our classic cars. Like maybe a warehouse. Hey – don’t laugh – the only thing holding me back is money...and maybe space...

Next time, we’ll talk about the dos and don’ts of parking out in public space.

Enjoy the ride.

Steve Waddell


Keeping Up With the JonesesMoves Into the Fast LaneBy: John Gardner

There is no more time-honored American tradition than Keeping Up With the Joneses. This informal measure of one’s self-esteem and success runs the gamut of asset comparison from car and home to clothes and jewelry to

memberships in prestigious clubs and associations.

Since the end of the Second World War, upwardly mobile Americans

have lined up to join all sorts of

lifestyle-enhancing “activity” clubs. First it

was yacht and golf clubs in the 1950s, then swim and tennis clubs in the swinging ‘60s and ‘70s. The ‘80s and ‘90s brought us racquetball clubs, exercise clubs, aerobic clubs, dance clubs. Nowadays, there’s a club for just about any athletic endeavor you can imagine, and apparently no shortage of prospective new members.

Unless, of course, your idea of athletic competition involves automobile racing.

Just as racing drivers have always been overlooked when it comes to comparisons involving athletes, auto racing has had a hard time getting itself included among other “mainstream” sports.

That, however, is beginning to change. And now, thanks to a couple of car-loving real estate developers, racing enthusiasts now have their own club to which to belong and Keeping Up With the Joneses has grabbed a lower gear and accelerated directly into the fast lane.

In 1957, a small group of racing enthusiasts opened Virginia International Raceway, a beautiful 3.27-mile natural-terrain road racing circuit situated on the banks of the Dan River near Danville, Va. The track fl ourished and gained a reputation as the most challenging road racing circuit east of the Mississippi, but hard times

came calling in the early ‘70s and the track was shuttered in 1974.

Fast forward to 1999, when New York-based real estate developer and vintage sports car racer Harvey Siegel acquired the run-down property with a vision to create America’s fi rst motorsports country club, a lifestyle destination resort for racing enthusiasts. It wasn’t a new concept; similar ideas had been bandied about for the previous decade, at locations from coast to coast. However, Siegel and his partner, Connie Nyholm, were the fi rst to actually bring the concept to fruition, and their foresight has added a whole new dimension to the traditional image of a country club.

That vision became a reality with the creation of the VIR Motorsport Country Club.

The VIR Club boasts one of America’s most challenging and historic racing circuits as its centerpiece. The 1,200-acre facility is situated on pastoral rolling hills alongside the Dan River. The site’s original plantation house, built in the 1840s and restored in 2000, serves as a clubhouse, complete with a full-service restaurant, billiard room,

an authentic Irish pub and a swimming pool.

The VIR Club schedules “members only” driving days each month, February through November, over 17 events per

year. Our members drive VIR’s historic

3.27-mile Full Course; the fast 2.26-mile North

Course; our technical 1.64-mile South Course; and the longest road racing circuit in North America, VIR’s 4.2-mile Grand Course. Professional racers are seasoned by experience on

various tracks around the world. The VIR Club offers the same diversity without the time and expense of

globetrotting.

Even though there is no racing on a Member Driving Day, fl aggers and corner workers make sure members are safe and driving at their own comfort level. Member Driving Days are divided into four groups, with four half-hour sessions allowed for each group per day. Everyone from the novice to the competition driver will fi nd a spot to suit them. In addition, professional coaches are available for instruction and assistance.

continued to pg. 15


Budget Racing...continued from pg. 11

tired old 325’s into a pair of formidable Spec E30’s ready for the track. Our fi rst order of business was parts. It would take a lot of shinny new pieces to transform these utilitarian commuter cars into purebred racing machines. Actually, the build process was made quite easy by following the very well thought out Spec E30 class rules. The rules specifi cally detail all required “race” parts, suspension changes and allowable modifi cations.

To keep costs down, the rules allow for only the things that make sense to be changed or “improved” for track duty. We replaced the car’s suspension components including springs, Bilstein shocks and big sway bars. Dave also treated the engines to new seals. New clutches, rotors, race pads and all the required safety items (seat, roll cage, fi re system etc) were installed in the cars. After a few short weeks, both cars were nearly complete and ready for the track. The entire build process was relatively inexpensive. But don’t let the low build costs fool you; when we took the fi nished cars to the track, they consistently ran faster lap times than cars costing 3-4 times as much. Better yet, our cars ran week-in, week-out for an entire year’s worth of track events and they haven’t missed a beat. The reliability and durability of these cars is nothing short of amazing.

Equality, low costs and readily available donor cars/parts are what make racing a Spec E30 so much fun. The series was designed from the onset to keep costs to a minimum and pit drivers against one another in equally prepared cars that perform exactly alike. That way driver skill, and not deep pockets, determines who runs at the front. This recipe for success has become infectious. The numbers of E30 competitors are growing at every race. By the end

of 2005, we had 16 cars in the fi eld and a projected 20-25 for the 2006 season.

Since then, Dave Pallister left Checkered Flag and started

his own independent BMW Service center called “DP Motorwerks”. He is currently busy building three more Spec E30

racecars for clients. I’m glad to report that over the

2005 season, we successfully campaigned our cars and scored

several podium fi nishes with no DNF’s. I can attest to the fact that if anyone is interested in getting into real “wheel to wheel” racing, or just building a bullet proof DE track car, a Spec E30 is the way to go.

After owning a dozen or so various Porsche models I decided to make my fi rst BMW - A RACE CAR—am I glad I did! I can’t say enough about the incredible handling, quality and reliability of my 325i; it really is an amazing car. After a year of running my E30 at the track harder than I had ever thought possible, I was so impressed with the marque, that I sold my 911 streetcar and bought a 2006 E90 for my daily driver. My motto now is “Better late than never”.

I like fl ying jets in the Navy and look forward to going to work everyday—but I LOVE RACING! I can hardly wait for the next track weekend to roll around! I could go on and on about how exciting last season’s races were, but that’s a story I’ll save for another time. If anyone is interested in getting involved or fi nding out the specifi cs how to get out on track, please feel free to contact either Dave or I or just go to the Spec E30 racing website to check it out. WWW.SPECE30.COM.

COURTHOUSE Imports

2388A Princess Anne Rd.Virginia Beach, VA 23456

757-563-0319

Honda • Saab • Volvo • BMW • Special Interest • VintageAuto Service

Scott Allen

Gary Wickstrand, AAIInsurance and Financial Services Agent

1604 Hilltop West, Suite 318Virginia Beach, VA 23451Phone (757) 417-6501Fax (757) 417-6502

Registered Representative:Farmers Financial Solutions, LLC2423 Galena Avenue, Simi Valley, CA 93065Phone (805) 306-3400

CHECKERED FLAG

When you buy a car from Checkered Flag, you notice what sets us

apart from the other dealerships. We treat you with the respect

you deserve before, during and long after you’ve purchased your

vehicle to give you the best possible ownership experience. And

we must be doing something right because BMW recognized us

with their most prestigious award, the BMW Center of Excellence.

This extraordinary distinction is based on high-quality customer

satisfaction in sales and service.

At Checkered Flag, we not only pamper your car, but we also

pamper you to ensure that your experience with us is the best

you’ve ever had. Come see why so many people look forward to

visiting Checkered Flag for the ultimate in car and customer care.

Hampton Roads' OnlyFactory Authorized Parts& Service Facility • BMW CCA members receive a 15% discount on parts -- Carryout Only

• DINAN performance parts and software distributor

• Complimentary wash and vacuum with every service

• BMW synthetic oil on sale for $4.00 per quart (limit 12)

New FeaturesVisit our website at www.checkeredflag.com where you can schedule your

service, receive parts information, order parts, search for new and used carsin stock, gain access to our company directory and many more features.

For direct access to our parts and service centers e-mail:[email protected] or [email protected]

Don't forget our BMW gift certificates on caraccessories and lifestyle products!

CHECKERED FLAG BMW 5225 V i rg in ia Beach B lvd .490-1111 • www.Checke redF lag . com

Monday -F r i day 7 :30AM-6PM • Satu rday 8AM-1PM

CHECKERED FLAGBMW

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Driving a BMW is a statement of performance.Installing original BMW replacement parts

will keep it that way.

Original BMW replacement partscarry a 2 year limited warranty.

*See dealer for details.

Tidewater Chapter, BMW CCA Driving School Registration Form

Safety & Performance Drivers SchoolFrom 8:00 am to 4:00 pm

at Newport News/Williamsburg Airport, Newport News, VADate: 15 April 2006

Driving School Requirements - Current BMW CCA member - Valid vehicle registration and insurance - Valid drivers license - DOT/SNELL 2000 or newer rated helmet - Safe vehicle - No Vans or Trucks (must Pass Tech Inspection-form required)

Driver #1 Name: ____________________________________________________________ Age: _____________________










Driver #2 Name: ____________________________________________________________ Age: _____________________










Vehicle Make: __________________ Model: _______________________ Year: ____________Information: Modifi cations: _________________________________________________________________ Insurance Company: ______________________________ Policy number: ______________________ Driver(s): Are the registered owner or Have permission from the registered owner to use this vehicle at the event.

Registration: Make checks payable to BEY EM VEY Corp. School will be held rain or shine. No refunds. Contact Mike Sackett at 757-816-0451 or by email: [email protected]

Send completed registration forms with full payment of $60.00 each to: Driving School c/o Mike Sackett 109 Nina Dr. #203 Virginia Beach, VA 23462

sponsored by

Virginia International

Raceway

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Is your Ultimate Driving Machine missing The Ultimate Driver? Here’s a good start to get those skills to really enjoy your BMW. Check out the April 15 driving school sponsored by Virginia International Raceway. This will be our fi rst event at Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport on Bland Blvd. in Newport News. This new facility offers acres of clean fl at pavement and is easy to reach from the Peninsula and the Southside.

More good news - The fee for the school has been reduced this year and includes lunch. This promises to be our best schools in years.

The driving school is designed for the novice or anyone who wants experience pushing their car past the limits of the normal everyday driving events. The focus of the school is improving your skills so you will be better prepared to face emergencies on the open road.

On the skid-pad, you can safely experience traction loss and learn how to recover control. It’s a real confi dence builder. The other drills such as slalom and lane change teach you to ‘look ahead’ and avoid an accident.

You will learn what ABS is and how it works; driving the car and keeping under control through extreme conditions. Most people rarely use their ABS system in everyday driving, but here you can activate your car’s ABS and learn how to use it to control the car in an emergency – a real confi dence builder. Students are surprised at how quickly their cars can brake; even in the wet (we run the school rain or shine).

In the afternoon we put it all together. This is a fun and full day with enough track time to wear you out; you’ll get plenty of seat time. Of course, experienced drivers, autocrossers, and road race drivers are also welcome! We thrive off of their expertise and knowledge to make us all better drivers.

Don’t miss this school – the next one isn’t until November!


Club driving sessions are organized by both driver and car. All types of cars are eligible, ranging from completely stock street cars to open-wheeled formula cars, sports-racers, track-modifi ed production cars and purpose-built GTs and Stock Cars. Drivers with experience levels running the gamut from novice to veteran racer are welcome in the VIR Club.

Off the track, the Clubhouse’s Oak Tree Tavern is available for fi ne dining and great beverages. Share stories of your on-track adventures in Connie’s Pub, an authentic Irish Pub complete with brass-rail bar and billiard room. Relax on the veranda, overlooking the swimming pool and the rolling countryside stretching out beyond. You can also plan your corporate and social gatherings in this unique and picturesque setting.

If you plan to stay the night or weekend, The Lodge at VIR offers 27 rooms featuring fi rst-class accommodations, all trackside. The rooms are complete with a large fl at-screen television; satellite TV; CD/DVD player; wireless high-speed Internet connection; Jacuzzi garden tub; and hardwood fl oors.

Club membership includes VIP family passes for all professional and amateur racing events at VIR, including the Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series, Grand-Am Cup, AMA Superbike Championship, SCCA racing and a variety of vintage races. For family members whose interest doesn’t necessarily revolve around a racetrack, VIR’s natural trails through the majestic oaks along the Dan River are available for hiking, and shopping for that perfect antique piece is handy in the historic districts of nearby Danville or South Boston.

If you are an automotive enthusiast who wants to drive your car on a great racetrack in demanding conditions; attend some of the most exciting professional and amateur racing in America; relax in sumptuous

surroundings; and include your friends and family while you pursue your passion, the VIR Motorsport Country Club was made for you. The beautiful facility, incomparable amenities and old-fashioned southern hospitality comprise a high-performance destination without equal.

“I knew, when we fi rst saw this place, that it was the perfect venue for the motorsports country club concept,” says Nyholm, who grabbed the chance to return to the South after a very successful career in commercial real estate in New York and Connecticut. “This beautiful setting, with one of the world’s most scenic racetracks, combined with the amenities, conveniences and activities that we can provide, gives the motorsport enthusiast a lifestyle option that hasn’t been available before, and one that we think is a can’t-miss opportunity.”

It’s been six years since VIR reopened, and the plan conceived by Siegel and Nyholm seems to be working to perfection. Memberships in the club are steadily increasing, and the track is booked almost year-round, occupied between spectator weekends and Member Days with racing schools, test days for race teams, manufacturer ride-and-drives, various car clubs, television commercial shoots and private rentals.

It’s unlikely that auto racing will make too big a dent in those other “club sports” like golf, tennis, swimming and racquetball in the coming years, but for those whose hearts race at the sound of a multi-valve, dual-cam racing engine and the sight of beautifully crafted hand-made bodywork, VIRginia International Raceway has created an outlet for their passion that allows them to involve the whole family.

Keeping up with the Joneses will never be the same.

For membership information or assistance, please call 434.822.7700 or visit our website www.virclub.com.

Keeping Up ...continued from pg. 9

Drive for the Cure is coming in MarchThe annual Susan G. Komen Drive for the Cure will be held this year on Monday, March 13th at Checkered Flag BMW in Virginia Beach from 10 am to 6 pm. The next day, Tuesday March 14th, the Drive for the Cure will be held at Casey BMW in Newport News from 10 am to 6pm.

The local Komen group is looking for drivers to transport cars from Checkered Flag BMW to Casey BMW just after 6pm the night of the 13th. They are also looking for driv-ers to transport the cars from Casey BMW to the BMW dealer in Richmond the night of the 14th. Of course

in both cases transportation back to your car and a box dinner, with a movie, will be provided.

Anyone interested in transporting cars please contact Kelli Schmidt at 486-0003. Please do not contact the Club, this is their event.

Remember that for each mile you drive in one of the BMW’s for any reason, BMW of North America donates $1 to the Susan G. Komen foundation for Breast Cancer Research.

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February Fun RallyPostponedDue to WeatherWe had to postpone the 18 Feb Fun Rally due to the snow and sleet predicted for the rally area. Joe and Jay planned a great route and had over forty people signed up. How-ever, the nice back roads chosen for the Rally were NOT designed for the combination of snow and BMW summer tires. So we decided to be a little conservative and wait for a better day!

Rally has been rescheduled to Saturday, May 20th, when we can enjoy those roads even more.

President’s CornerBy: Bill Oates

“...I consider it a great honor

to serve as your president

for the next year. ”


Let me start out by saying that I consider it a great honor to serve as your president for the next year. My goals are to keep the organization moving for-

ward in the most transparent way possible. I would like

to have more board meet-ings that are open to ev-eryone. Lastly we need create an atmosphere in which we can retain our

new members beyond their fi rst year.

Let me tell you a little about who I am. My background has been in the areas of economic development and housing. I had worked for the City of Syracuse before retiring. One of the things that I have learned about retirement is that I don’t much care for it. My involve-ment with the car club has provided a degree of mental stimulation that I was missing. The other area that I am interested in is golf. I am pretty much addicted to it so if anyone wants to play let me know.

Actually, this is my second time around as a car club member. During the late sixties, I bought my fi rst bmw, a 69 2002, and acquired a membership at that time, in the Genesee Valley Chapter. The 2002 was fol-lowed by a wonderful 2002tii. I owned this car for 14 years. Because I

was young and some say

not too smart, I refuse to buy snow tires and as a result got stuck in the snow banks of Syracuse a lot. I discov-ered that because the car was so light I could shift the car into fi rst gear, get the wheels spinning, get out, push the car out of the snow bank, jump back and continue on my way. In thinking back about those times I am still not sure why I didn’t just get snow tires. I will not have to engage in that silly and probably dangerous behavior (It was a cool thing to do) in my second time around in the Tidewater Chapter. When it snows here everything just shuts down. Since there is no place to go, you can’t get stuck.

Let me close by talking about two things. First I was very surprise and gratifi ed with the attendance at the dinner. We had the largest turn out I can ever remember. Appar-ently, Gary Wickstrand developed a Midas touch for this dinner, and I am happy to ride his coattails.

The last thing, since this is my fi rst attempt at writing anything for a newsletter I am not exactly sure what form this will always take. I guess my major concern is whether I will have things to say

on a regular basis. Hopefully I can keep the members up to date about what the president’s offi ce is doing and use this space to bring new insights about club plans and activities.

Thanks for listening,

Bill

Rusty Barton35 yearmember and retiring Treasurer

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Classifi eds NOTE: Due to space limitations some ads could not be published this month. A complete list of ads may be found on our website www.tidewaterbmwcca.org.

CARS FOR SALE:

1999 BMW Z3 Roadster - 2.8 Dark Green, Convertable with 10K miles. LIKE NEW. All leather, 4 wheel ABS, 5 speed manual transmission. Dual airbags, power windows, power steering, heated seats, air conditioning with CD player and premium sound system. Rides like a dream. $21,500 Contact Jeff Newton 757-934-3946 or email [email protected] (entered 25 Jan 06)

2004 BMW 530i Titanium Silver - Sport, Premium & Cold Weather Packages, Xenon headlamps, BMW Integrated Phone, Red Rear Refl ectors, Tinted Windows, All Weather Floormats and BMW Trunk Liner. 18.5k miles, $43.5k $41.5 OBO, Factory Run Flats only have 200 miles on them, Hartge Classic 19” with Pirelli P-Zero’s currently installed + $2k if buyer wants them. Contact Eduardo Gonzales at [email protected] or 757.679.3670 (entered 9 Jan 06...modifi ed 25 Jan 06)

1998 540i with Sport and Premium Packages - Excellent condition, Ascot Green with tan leather, silky smooth 5 Speed Auto, Sunroof, Heated Seats, Dual Climate Control, Telescoping/Tilt Wheel, Remote Entry, Power everything and much more. New radiator, New water pump, New front wheel bearings, New belts. 138,000 miles. Below blue book $12,900. Call Dave Reisch at 287-7000 or email to [email protected]. (updated 29 December, 05)

1987 BMW 535is - Blue, Pearl beige, 5-Speed, 183k, Cd Player, 535is Front spoiler with Fog Lights, good paint with some clear coat bubbling on R/side. Strong engine and trans/clutch. Needs tires, $2895.00. All records and receipts. Call Joe at 757-879-9335 or E-mail at [email protected]. (updated 29 December, 05)

2004 BMW 330Ci - sport package, M wheels, 6 speed, navigation, rare mystic blue, black leather, 21000 miles, moonroof, HK 6 cd, alarm, garage kept, all power, all documents, no smoke/track/damage, meticulously cared for, like new, REDUCED to $33,000. Contact Jeff Bleh at 757-635-1465 cell or 757-482-1866 home. (entered 10 Oct 05..modifi ed Jan 06)

1986 635 - I am the second owner and have been for 12 years. The car has been a daily driver, gets great gas mileage and is a blast to drive. White w/maroon interior, Korman

stainless steel custom exhaust, Monaco seats, Autothority performance chip, regular maintenance, replacement clutch, new battery w/7 year warranty, 17” Borbet wheels, extra alloy wheels, extra set of restorable leather BMW power sport seats and a spare, Monaco seat, lots of extra parts. 250K miles. Reasonable offers considered. Contact Karl Petersen at 757-440-8772. (entered 27 September 05)

1986 635 - Metallic Blue/Grey w/tan interior, Strong engine and trans, BBS (non metric) wheels, short shift kit, new exhaust (needs to be installed), leather power sport seats, needs radio. 190K miles. Reasonable offers considered. Contact Karl Petersen at 757-440-8772 (entered 27 September 05)

2002 X5 4.6is - Special order. Silver with Imola red leather, Aluminum trim, Shades, and no nav.. 36k miles. Under warranty. Recent Michelins. WeatherTech mats. BavAuto cover. Original owner. No accidents, track, smoke, stories. $45,000. Contact Tim Jones at [email protected] or 757-651-8564 (Entered 1 Aug 05)

MOTORCYCLE FOR SALE:

1992 BMW R100RS Motorcycle - VIN WB104660XN6247655 1000 cc, 4 stroke, 2 cylinder touring bike in excellent condition, blue and silver with tank cover, hard saddle bags, radar detector, Corbin seat, full fairing, engine guards, ABS, and 22,800 pampered miles. $8,995 or B/O Call Glenn Martin at home 757-479-0456 or cell 757-619-3692. (Entered 8 September 05)

PARTS FOR SALE:

E30 Rear Bumper - I have 3 E30 rear bumpers. Two came off late-model E30s (plastic bumpers) and the other one is off a 1984 euro 325e (small metal bumper). The chrome on the euro bumper is going to have to be refi nished to look perfect. Asking $75 each. Contact Jaeson Dandalides at (757) 338-1120 or [email protected] (entered 7 February 06)

3 series rear lip spoiler - I got this for my 330i but never installed it, painted Silver. $100. Call Eduardo Gonzales at 757 679-3670 or email to [email protected] (entered 25 January 06)

Rogue Engineering heavy duty transmission mounts (2 sets) - USED, but excellent condition. Includes new & correct BMW hardware. $45/set when new, $25/set used & delivered to your door. Fit all E34, E36, E46,

Z3, Z4, Z8. Check Rogue web site for more info. Contact Jim Craig at [email protected] or 703-331-3779. (entered 9 January 06)

Stock E36 Euro M3 airbox for 3-liter M3 - Includes snorkel intake, Dinan 3.5-in to 3-in adapter for US air meter, boot from adapter to air meter & clamps. Air box will accept 3.5 Euro air meter. Works best on US 2.8 & 3.0 engines, but may not fl ow suffi ciently for 3.2 engine. Stock appearance with better air fl ow & no loud intake noise. $60 or $80 if AFE high-fl ow panel fi lter included. Will pay up to $10 shipping. Contact Jim Craig at [email protected] or 703-331-3779. (entered 9 January 06)

Z3, E46 Wheels - Four 7JX16 original equipment BMW cross spoke wheels in good condition. No curb rash. $400 OBO. Contact Gerry Wardzinski at [email protected] or 757-676-2273 (entered 4 October 05)

Wheels & tires (style 45) for E46 - Tires are Michelin MXV Plus 205/55 R16 91H tires mounted. The tires have about 1/2 of their life left and are very evenly worn. The 16” x 7” wheels are in excellent overall condition with the exception of 1 1/2” of shallow curb rash on one wheel and 1/4” of very shallow rash on a second wheel. Two wheels are curb rash free. There are a few minor stone nicks and scratches associated with 15-20,000 miles of day to day driving. The center caps are excellent and included...as are a set of lug bolts. $450.00 for all. The set is in Portsmouth (midtown area) at my work...and would be available for viewing weekdays 8:00 am-4:30 pm. Contact Chip Hanbury at 757-484-2669 or 757-617-1010 (cell) or e-mail to [email protected] (entered 25 September 2005)

Bentley Service Manual - This service manual is for the 1999 - 2001 3 series cars. I bought it less than 1 year ago and it is still in good shape except for some small oil stains. All the pages are intact and none are torn or ripped. I sold the car that I bought this manual for, so I no longer need the book. Since it is a Bentley manual, it includes pictures with arrows, assembly drawings, part numbers, recommended tools, torque specs, wiring diagrams and fault codes. The fi rst $65 gets it. Contact Phillip at [email protected] or 757-635-7770. (entered 12 September 2005)

Classifi ed Ads are for Tidewater chapter members only... see ad rules on page 15. Ads for the newsletter and/or website can be emailed to: [email protected].

It is imperative the you notify the Editor when your ad changes, need to be removed, or needs to be renewed (three issue period enforced). Thank You!

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Our annual banquet was held February 4th at the Omni hotel in Newport News. We had over 100 attendees Thank you for coming. I feel confi dent that everyone who attend-ed enjoyed an evening of fellowship, good food and drink, and walked away with a nice door prize to their liking.

We were honored to have our Regional VP, Carlos Diaz-Estrada, and his wife, Penny visit with us. Thank you for coming. Carlos shared some of the events and issues that are happening on the national level. We also had the plea-sure of roasting our long time member and offi cer of 35 years, Rusty Barton. Way to go Rusty and thank you for all you have done for the club. We are a better organization because of your time and energies over the past 35 years.

Thank you to all of these businesses who give our mem-bership great value day in and day out on services and products that we desire and need. Please remember to thank them when you have an opportunity to call upon their services.

I hope we see our attendance grow through-out the year and we have more occasions to say thank you to all those who make owning a BMW a pleasure. See you at an event!

A big THANK YOU! By: Gary Wickstrand

The banquet could not have been a success without the chapter kicking in $27.00 per member (Thank you) to offset the costs and our sponsors sending us many goodies to give-a-way.

They were: Bavarian Autosport (2) $50. gift certifi cates Korman Autoworks (1) $75. gift certifi cate The Tire Rack (1) $100. gift certifi cate, 6 baseball caps, and 1 throw Atlantic Autowerks, Ltd. (8) gift certifi cates and Redline products Sports and Imports (2) $25. gift certifi cates Turner Motorsport (1) performance chip and 4 tag frames OG Racing (1) Sparco warm up shirt BMWNA (18) items including a Z5 winter jacket, Zymol kit, to name a few. Checkered Flag BMW (9) items including the fi nal grand prize of a leather varsity jacket valued at over $220 Performance Automotive (2) t-shirts and (1) winter car care kit Casey BMW (19) gift items of various value from the BMW Store Meguiars (500) wax packets and polishing clothes Emmons Coachworks (1) Zymol washing/waxing kit and 2 tag frames Creative Gifts Galore (1) Super Bowl gift basket Mothers Polish (12) cleaning products

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Welcome to our New Members We have events for most every interest in motor sports. If you don’t see something

you like, contact a Chapter Offi cer with suggestions for new events or use the Feedback Form on our web site. Our goal is simple – Provide BMW owners and their families with a wide variety of events, encourage greater participation by spouses and young drivers and schedule “fun” events to relax and unwind from the daily pace at work. Listed below are chapter events scheduled for the next few months. These include events (shown in italics) held by other organizations that our members regularly attend and may be of interest to you. For members interested in High Performance Driving Events (HPDE), racing and additional autocross opportunities, please see the “Track Junkies” section of our Web Site – www.tidewaterbmwcca.org

March 11 (Saturday) – Tech Session at Atlantic Autowerks 5461 Virginia Beach Blvd, between Witchduck Rd. and Newtown Road. It runs from 10am to 2pm. Contact John Eggleston at [email protected] or 757-473-1685.

13 (Monday) – The annual Susan G. Komen Drive for the Cure will be held at Checkered Flag BMW in Virginia Beach from 10 am to 6 pm.

14 (Tuesday) – The annual Susan G. Komen Drive for the Cure will be held at Casey BMW in Newport News from 10 am to 6 pm.

25 (Saturday) – Indoor Karting event at the new American Indoor Karting facility at 2884 Airline Blvd. Portsmouth, VA 23701. Phone 757-405-9715.We will have 2 or 3 driver teams for some heats and a race. So come out and drive from 12:00 to 1:00 pm. An afternoon of fun for the family racing go karts against other Chapter members. You must be 16 years old and up so bring out the young drivers. To sign-up on the website just click the button on our web page. Contact: Bob Parsons at [email protected] or 757-587-7423

April8 (Saturday) EVENT CHANGE – Club dinner/meeting at Freemason Abby in downtown Norfolk. If you haven’t been there before it is a great treat. There are plenty of parking garages near the restaurant on Freemason Street. Starting at 6:30 p.m. Contact Bob Parsons at [email protected] or 757-587-7423. Look for more info and maps on the chapter website.

15 (Saturday) – Driving Skills Clinic # 1 at Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport. Sponsored by Virginia International Raceway. Contact Bob Brochu at [email protected] or 757-430-8124. Check the Driving Events tab on our web site for more details and required forms.

May20 (Saturday) 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Club rally starting from the Hampton Roads Executive Airport [not the Suffolk airport]. 9:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m—We’ll meet and have an enjoyable drive through a new path of curvy roads to the West, followed by a group lunch. This is a new route! Contact: Joe Bivins, 757-481-7338, or e-mail at [email protected] driving directions to the airport are:... on Rt 58 about a mile west of the Bowers Hill intersection of I-64/I-664/I-264 and Rt 58.

Calendar of Events

The Chariable Events Committee is supporting the Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia for 2006. You can support this effort by bringing

canned goods to any Chapter event. Bob Parsons is heading up the Committee. For more information or to volunteer to help the Committee,

please contact Bob [email protected]

Second Annual Chapter Karting Event

With March weather often pretty wet and cold, why not come join us for the Indoor Karting event at American In-door Karting. We will have 2 or 3 driver teams for some heats and a race. So come out and drive from 12:00 to 1:00 pm. An afternoon of fun for the family racing go karts against other Chapter members. You must be 16 years old and up so bring out the young drivers. Last year’s event drew thirty drivers and we had a great time!

The facility is located at 2884 Airline Blvd. Portsmouth, VA 23701. Phone 757-405-9715.

To sign-up, go to our website www.tidewaterbmw-cca.org and click on the Calendar Link. In the Karting entry, just click the red button! Or contact Bob Parsons [email protected] or 757-587-7423.

OFFICERS & KEY PEOPLE

PresidentBill Oates ..............................(757) [email protected]

Vice PresidentGary Wickstrand ..................(757) [email protected]

SecretaryGlenn Martin ........................(757) 479-0456 [email protected]

TreasurerEd Delanis ............................(757) [email protected]

Activities & Membership ChairmanBob Parsons .........................(757) [email protected]

Member-At-LargeKempton Shields ..................(804) [email protected]

Communications DirectorBob Eveleigh ........................(757) [email protected]

WebmeisterCurt Kiser .............................(757) [email protected]

Newsletter EditorPeter Florance ......................(757) [email protected]

Driving School Events ChairmanMike Sackett .........................(757) [email protected]

Chief InstructorBob Brochu ...........................(757) [email protected]

Tech Session ChairmanJohn Eggleston .....................(757) [email protected]

Autocross ChairmanBob Brochu ...........................(757) [email protected]

BMW Classics ChairmanSteve Waddell ......................(757) [email protected]

Peninsula RepJim Waldeck .........................(757) [email protected]

Outer Banks N.C. RepJack Robey ...........................(252) [email protected]

Rally/CruisingJim Waldeck .........................(757) 229-0836andJoe Bivins .............................(757) [email protected]

MEMBERSHIPTidewater Chapter: 1,432 as of February 22, 2006National Membership: 75,200 as of February 21, 2006

ADDRESS CHANGESAddress changes can be made on the BMWCCA National website (www.bmwcca.org) by logging in with your name and 6 digit member number. From there, click on the ’Member Services’ link on the top of the page; then click on the ‘Change of Address’ link.

Or write to:ROUNDEL BMW CCA640 South Main Street - Suite 201Greenville, SC 29601

All changes done through the National offi ce will update both your National and Tidewater Chapter address information. If you are a member of our Yahoo Group, [email protected], please also remember to update your profi le.

NEWSLETTER and PHOTO CONTRIBUTIONS:Your articles and photos are very welcomed by us. To be included in an issue the materials must be received by the 10th of the month preceding the date of next issue. To spice up the newsletter we always need photos of chapter events. We may also use them on the chapter website. Send your contribu-tions to [email protected]. Thanks!

Visit our Chapter webpage at:www.tidewaterbmwcca.org

FINE PRINT NOTICE: Das Kummet is published bimonthly and remains the property of the Tidewa-ter Chapter BMW CCA, P.O. Box 62145, Virginia Beach, VA 23462-2145. All information is for mem-bers and advertisers only. Ideas, suggestions, writings, and opinions are those of the contributing authors without authentication by or liability to the BMW CCA, the Editors, or Offi cers of the Tide-water BMW CCA chapter. No information in das Kummet bears the status of “Factory Approved” unless so stated and implies no endorsement or guarantees expressed. The Tidewater Chapter of the BMW CCA is completely independent of and in no way connected with BMW NA or BMW AG. The contents of this publication remains the property of the chapter. All BMW CCA chapters, with permission, may quote or copy from the publication provided full credit is given to the author and the Tidewater Chapter unless noted as “Copyrighted” and is not used for commercial purposes.

Calendar of Events

New Members

Thank You!

President’s Corner


Driving School Form

Keeping Up with Joneses

Patina Digest

Budget Racing

Fun Rally

Karting Event

Food Bank

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You’ve Got Mail !FREE E-mail News & Reminder ServiceThe chapter has an easy way to receivetime sensitive news and event reminders via email.

You can subscribe by sending an email to:[email protected] [email protected]. Please provide your name and address so we know that you are a chapter member. You will receive a confi rmation and a “Welcome” message when you are added to the list. The CALENDAR automatic reminder feature is very help-ful for planning and keeps you informed of event time, dates and changes.For assistance just email Bob Eveleigh [email protected] or call (757) 491-0955.

AdvertisementsNon-commercial classifi ed ads are freeto chapter members. Ads will run in three published issues and then may only be continued in subsequent issues only by contacting the Newsletter Editor. Ads submitted are limited to 200 words per ad including name, address, phone number and email address if available. Items offered for sale must be the personal property of the submitting member or family and not of a business.

Commercial ads are available to members and non-members. Such ads must be accompanied by payment in full. Rates shown below are per year (approximately 6 issues). All ads must be submitted in a usable digital format or as camera ready. “das Kummet” reserves the right to edit or reject any ad submitted.

FULL PAGE …$90 per issue or $480 per yr.

HALF PAGE …$50 per issue or $240 per yr.

1/4 PAGE …$30 per issue or $120 per yr.

BIZ CARD …$75 per yr.

Club TOOLBOX The following tools are available for members use. A deposit may be required and will be refunded upon return of the tool in working condition.

Club MERCHANDISE The following items are available for members. New shirts NOW IN STOCK! (M, L, XL)

• Service Light Resetting Tools - VERY USEFUL • Tie Rod Separator - Pickle Forks • Fuel Pressure Gauges and fi ttings • Remote Starter Switch • Clutch Alignment Tool • Pilot Bearing Puller • Fan Clutch Wrench & Bar

• Electric Impact Wrench • Lockstrip Tool • 17mm Trans. Drain Socket • Advance Timing light • Brake Bleed System - VERY USEFUL • Freon Leak Detector • Coil Spring Compressors

Call Bob Parsons at 587-7423 for your needs.

Men’s T-shirts (logo front and back) $10

Ladies Stretch T-shirts $22

Polo short sleeves Men’s - old logo (white) $18 Men’s - new logo $20 Ladies (lavender and tan) $25 Men’s Deluxe - new logo $30

Windshirts (logo front only) $35

Ladies Fleece Sweatshirt (pullover & v-neck) $35

BMW CCA Map Grille Badges $16

Hats - new logo $15

Chapter Logo Decals $4

License Plate frames (NEW!) $4

Various BMW CCA Decals CALL!

Contact Bob Parsons at (757) 587-7423 or [email protected]

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At our fi rst event of the year, the Annual Banquet, we collected

60 lbs. of food products to kick off our charity drive

to provide the Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia. Our goal this year is 300 lbs. of non perishable food and this is anexcellent start.

Many thanks to all those who attended the Banquet

and contributed to theFoodbank.

Bob Parsons

Food Bank Charity Drive 2006

BEY EM VEY, Inc.Tidewater Chapter BMW Car Club of AmericaP.O. Box 62145Virginia Beach, VA 23462-2145

Featured CarMike Sackett’s 2006 Monaco Blue E90During it’s maiden voyage to Spartanburg.

Inside this issue.... Calendar of Events • A Big Thank You • President’s Corner • Patina Digest

Driving School Info • Budget Racing • Karting Event • Fun Rally

The Newsletter of the Tidewater Chapter of the BMW Car Club of America

das Kummet das KummetMarch • April 2006

Events on theHorizon... March 11th - Tech Session

March 25th - Indoor Karting

April 8th - Club dinner/meeting

April 15th - Driving Skills Clinic

CarlosDiaz-Estrada,RegionalVice President.

Guest Speaker at the 2006Annual Banquet.

PRSRT STDUS POSTAGE PAIDNORFOLK, VAPERMIT NO. 256

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