| News and Notes from the Club President and Directors | Nouvelles et notes du président et des directeurs de club |
| Full French translation may not be available | La traduction complète peut ne pas être disponible |
| December 2008 - We've updated and refreshed our web site. | |||||||
| We've just completed a refresh and update of our many web pages on our site. | |||||||
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| December 2008 - BMW CCA Club Racing Expands Classes | |
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| Greenville, SC (December 11, 2008) -- BMW CCA Club Racing is delighted to announce that beginning in 2009 it will accept BMW race cars prepared to other sanctioning bodies’ class rules. These cars will run within their foreign classes at BMW CCA Club Racing-sanctioned events. BMW CCA Club Racing has a well-defined set of rules with five preparation levels and classes that were designed to be inclusive, providing a place for members to race their cars. Currently there are some provisions for BMWs that may not meet the specific preparation requirements to participate within the existing class structure. The change maintains the BMW CCA Club Racing classes while welcoming BMW’s prepared to other road racing classes as well. The non-BMW CCA Club Racing classes will be integrated into the program following the BMW CCA Club Racing rules with one exception; they will not be eligible for National Championship points. However, they will participate for Regional Championships in their respective classes; this is, of course, independent of the sanctioning body for whose class the car is prepared. While BMW CCA Club Racings preparation levels and classes have a place for all race prepared BMWs, this change recognizes several factors: 1) The BMW CCA Club Racing program is limited. With only 40 events per year there may not be enough activity in the area near the members to warrant their preparing a car to the BMW CCA Club Racing rules and another sanctioning body may provide more events locally. With this change they can participate in both their local series and the BMW CCA Club Racing series equally. 2) When prepared to other sanctioning bodies rules the drivers may be disadvantaged when classed with cars fully prepared to the BMW CCA Club Racing rules. With this change drivers can participate in two series with the same preparation rules. 3) The potential for larger fields at any given event provides excitement for the participants and incentive for the promoters. About BMW CCA Club Racing Founded in 1995, BMW CCA Club Racing offers all BMW CCA licensed club racers a competitive driving experience conducted in a fun, safe, and friendly environment for all types of factory authorized or constructed BMWs. For more information, please visit our web site at http://www.bmwccaclubracing.com About BMW CCA The BMW Car Club of America has over 76,000 members and 65 chapters within the United States. BMW CCA's mission is to enhance the BMW experience for its members by providing services, support, information, and activities that promote camaraderie and encourage social awareness and responsibility. The BMW CCA National Office may be reached at (864) s250-0022. |
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| January 2004 - Propellor Love - ariticle in BMW Magazine 4|2003 | |
On a packed downtown street in Montreal, the
night of Satruday, June 14, 2003, a special tingle was in the
air. BMW Williams drivers Ralf Schumacher and Juan Pablo Montoya
had qualified 1-2 for perhaps the final Formula 1 race in Canada,
and a sea of humanity had gathered around BMW's annual F1 street
party.. view
full article as PDF file...  |
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| September 15, 2003 - Front Bumper No 4 | |
| I am writing these notes on board a Swissair flight en route to Montreal from Munich and the annual meeting of the International Council of BMW Clubs. As club president, I served as the voting delegate to the meeting. An official observer, Jim Westmacott, President of the BMW Car Club of British Columbia, also accompanied me. Jim and I worked together well as a team and he did a wonderful job as an ambassador for the BMW CC. Thanks, Jim. continue to full article... | |
| April 06, 2003 - BMW Car Club of BC celebrates 5 years of schools | |
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Vancouver BC, April 6th, 2003, The BMW Car Club of BC, a member club of the BMW Club of Canada, which serves the BC Mainland, celebrated 5 year of operating Driver Training Schools this past weekend, and we got some local TV coverage for our efforts. The BC Mainland club started it's driver training program
with its first school session on April 10th, 1999, and has since
hosted several school sessions a year in our graduated driver
training program aimed at improving driving skills are road safety
for member of our club as well as the enthusiasts in the general
public. For more info on the BMW Car Club of BC Driver Training programs, visit the driving schools pages on our club web site. Attached is a collage of screen shots from the TV coverage our club received by inviting a TV station to our driving school event. It was a great way to promote our club and what we do. |
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| March 01, 2003 - Front Bumper No 3 | |
| Today is one of the first mild and pleasant days of winter here in Quebec. And spring is only a few days away. Like many, my thoughts are finally turning to warm weather car activities and the track season which is now just upon us. Have a happy and safe season of driving events. One of the many ways to enjoy the Ultimate Driving Machine. continue to full article... | |
| July 22, 2002 - Front Bumper No 2 | |
| Rome wasn't built in a day. And neither will the new BMW Club of Canada. My initial Front Bumper column was written immediately after the National Directors' meeting in Vancouver way back in February. I do have some highlights and accomplishments to report on our progress since then but there is still some work to be done continue to full article... | |
| March 17, 2002 - Front Bumper No 1 | |
| What a waste. I fly all the way across Canada from Montreal to Vancouver and all I see of one of our great cities is from the inside of the shuttle bus from the airport to the hotel. Got in on Friday afternoon, met with Rolf Drommer to go over the agenda for the Directors' meeting and then talked about club racing to a few possible converts that evening. Up Saturday morning for a full day meeting with lunch served at the conference table. continue to full article... | |