The Newsletter of the Northern Ohio Chapter
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December I January I February Vol. 22 No. 4 I Winter 2011 BIMMER PILOTThe Newsletter of the Northern Ohio Chapter THE 43RD ANNUAL BMW CCA OKtoberFEST HEADS to OHIO Oktoberfest 2012 has a Home! The anticipation Planning for the event is just revving up, but you has been building for months, and now the location can look forward to popular staple events like the for BMW CCA’s 43rd Annual Oktoberfest is set! From concours, autocross, photo contest, TSD rally, and Monday, September 17, through Sunday, September more. These fan-favorites are made possible by the 23, the rambunctious crowd will gather, and roaring host Buckeye Chapter, supported by volunteers engines will fill the Mid-Ohio air. from surrounding chapters. For BMW fanatics, there’s nothing like the annual CCA Oktoberfest. Every year, thousands gather from around the country to celebrate the joy of owning a BMW. There’s some- thing for everyone, whether you love to compete (on and off the track), Mark your calendars and check back often for detailed improve your driving skills or just have a good time. updates—you don’t want to miss this exciting week in If you’re a racer, a tuner, a cruiser — or if you just the Midwest! See you in September! love BMWs — you won’t want to miss Oktoberfest. Located a short drive from Ohio’s capital city of Columbus, Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course has challenged the world’s best drivers since 1962. With two primary configurations—up to a 2.4-mile, 15-turn circuit—this track is sure to delight drivers, riders, and spectators alike! Check out the ALLSearch: NEW Northern national Ohio website Chapter at bmwcca.org. Page 1 BMW Car Club of America Northern Ohio Bimmer Pilot I www.nohiobmwcca.org Vol. 22 No. 4 I Winter 2011 UPCOMING EVENTS JANUARY 2012 Everything for your BMW. Jan. 15 Detroit Car Show/Greek Town/Casino Bus Trip S M T W TH F S Departure time: 8:00 a.m 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Return: 7:45 – 8:15 p.m. Departure point: Independence Holiday Inn, 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 6001 Rockside Rd, Independence Ohio. Cost: $45 per person (includes $12 show ticket). 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 Reservations and payment by 12/26/11. 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 Questions? Dave Fisher 330-659-5000 or e-mail [email protected]. 29 30 31 (See page; 6 for details.) FEBRUARY 2012 Jan. 28 Club Holiday Party Saturday, January 28, 2012 S M T W TH F S Time: 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. 1 2 3 4 The Bertram Inn & Conference Center 600 N. Aurora Road, Aurora OH 44202 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Phone: 330-376-7171 Price: Couple – $70; single – $40 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Offering replacement parts, accessories Menu: Hors d’oeuvre, Buffet, dessert Cash bar 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 and upgrades. Shop by phone, in our Vegas games follow dinner 800.535.2002 • Portsmouth, NH 26 27 28 29 30 showroom or at www.BavAuto.com… Free! RSVP and payment by Friday, January 13, 2012. (See page; 7 for more details.) MARCH 2012 Bavarian saves you more! Feb. 5 First-Quarter Board Meeting S M T W TH F S $ Time: 10:00 a.m. free shipping over 150 Bertram Inn and Conference Center 1 2 3 600 N. Aurora Rd., Aurora —10 a.m. 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 And you never pay any sales tax, no matter where you live. Feb . 25 Classified print ads for Spring 2012 due Please send information to [email protected] 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 At Bavarian Autosport, most orders over $150 qualify for free Feb. 25 Ultimate Machine Submissions 19 20 21 22 24 shipping via UPS ground. (Exceptions apply to heavy items and 18 23 Hey NOC BMWCCA member! You and your Bimmer can be featured in the next issue. Send a photo and orders to AK, HI, PR, APOs, FPOs and internationally.) Plus we’re 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 your favorite BMW memory including any special mods in New Hampshire, which has no sales tax. or upgrades to [email protected]. APRIL 2012 Mar. 30 BimmerWorld Mid-Ohio Club Race School S M T W TH F S It all adds up to extra savings for you! - Apr. 1 Registration only through www.bmwccaclubracing.com Questions? Tim Smith (330.802.0628 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Our 132–page catalog is FREE, too. or [email protected]) or Harv Rogers Call us or request one online. (330.655.2707 or [email protected]). 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Mar. 30 Mid-Ohio Spring Drivers’ School 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 - Apr. 1 Registration and electronic payment at Motorsportreg. com or download application and medical forms at 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 www.nocbmwcca.org or contact Harv Rogers (330.655.2707 or [email protected]). 29 30 800.535.2002 • www.BavAuto.com Instructor and invited guests lapping day—March 30— For additional information, Contact Harv Rogers visit www.nohiobmwcca.org. Page 2 Members: Post online classified ads FREE at nohiobmwcca.org. Check out the ALL NEW national website at bmwcca.org. RSVP or Due Date Event Date Page 3 Northern Ohio Bimmer Pilot I www.nohiobmwcca.org Vol. 22 No. 4 I Winter 2011 GRANDStanD CLUB NEWSLETTER SPONSORSHIP Harvey Rogers, Chapter President Greetings Everyone, Support the BMW CCA... because nobody With 2011 drawing to a close I want to thank everyone who The Newsletter of the Northern Ohio Chapter wants to see these guys on the streets. PILOT helped or participated in a wide range of events this year. It was a really good year and I hope to see more people NortHERN OHIO CHAPTER OFFICERS coming out to enjoy the events in 2012. We have some President & Driving Events Chair Vice Pres & Club Race Liaison great things planned. Harvey Rogers Tim Smith First up: The Detroit Auto Show (or Greektown) bus trip is 330.655.2707 330.808.0166 back. It’s scheduled for January 15. Last year’s reviews of [email protected] [email protected] the show were excellent and this year looks to be even better. Tickets make great stocking stuffers!!! BoarD MEMBERS Our Holiday Party is set for Saturday, January 28. This year Secretary Treasurer C.L. Harrison Liz Colwell we are having it at the Bertram Inn in Aurora. And, drum roll, 330.212.9280 330.281.1838 please: It is Casino Night! Yes, it is a fun-filled night with play Become a sponsor [email protected] [email protected] money, although the prizes will be real. The second part is the hotel has set up a special room package of $99 for Chief Instructor Membership Chair Saturday night which will include the Sunday morning of our chapter with an Doug Thoms Dave Fisher brunch. So, no one has to worry about driving, winter 440.327.0616 330.659.5000 weather, etc. This is going to be a Great Party! [email protected] [email protected] ad in the Bimmer Pilot Our driving school season kicks off at Mid-Ohio Sports From local club racing and driving tours to social events and the support of charitbale Driving Events Registrar Chief Instructor - Nelson Ledges Car Course March 30-April 1. As always, this is our annual Joseph Whitman causes, the Northern Ohio BMW CCA Chapter is truly the ultimate car club. Tim Wing BimmerWorld Club Race/competition school along with a 330.605.1558 440.224.1890 Saturday-Sunday High Performance Driving School. Friday [email protected] The Northern Ohio Chapter BMWCCA is now accepting Events Crisis Communications will be an instructor/invited guest lapping day. Memorial 2012 Newsletter Sponsorship Rates (4 issues) Cleveland Governor Rick Staikoff Day weekend will find the chapter hosting the same type sponsorships for 2012 in the Bimmer Pilot newsletter. Ad Size (Page) Width” x Height” Annual Rate Howard Denney 440.479.9748 of Friday lapping day along with a two-day HPDE. The Space reservations are limited and go quickly. Don’t miss 1/8 - Page 3.5 x 2 $ 125.00 216.381.0754 out on this very affordable and unique way to reach your [email protected] weekend also will host the Premier Race for Club Racing. 1/6 - Page 3.5 x 3.5 $ 155.00 [email protected] customers – contact us today! Details on all will be available soon. 1/4 - Vertical 3.5 x 4.75 $ 185.00 Akron Governor And now, what is probably the worst-kept secret in Plus, your pre-paid annual sponsorship qualifies your Webmeister Cindy Reller 1/4 - Horizontal 7.5 x 2.25 $ 185.00 company for a 12-month listing at www.nohiobmwcca.org Guy Foster 330.666.8053 history–O’Fest! O’Fest 2012 is coming to a town near you. 1/3 - Vertical 3.5 x 6.75 $ 245.00 440.823.4044 [email protected] It will be in Columbus September 17-23. Buckeye Chapter for a special low rate of $55.00. Your online listing will 1/3 - Horizontal 7.5 x 3.25 $ 245.00 [email protected]. is still working on details such as hotels and such; more reach club members, driving school participants, racers, 1/2 - Vertical 3.5 x 9.5 $ 315.00 Newsletter Design and Sponsorship Manager information will be announced soon.