Boston BMW CCA Club

Boston Chapter BMW CCA Concours d’ Elegance sponsored by Herb Chambers
2019-08-11 09:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | MA
The Boston Chapter – BMW CCA is honored to host the 2019 Concours d’ Elegance, sponsored by Herb Chambers, at the Larz Anderson Auto Museum. The lawn will once again be a battle ground for some of the most spectacular and competitive specimens of automotive perfection, but you too can soak up the atmosphere and park your car on the surrounding lawns for a small fee. There will be music and food for sale too.
There are discounts for pre-registering online (Opens June 1st) versus showing up on the day of the event, whether you enter the judged competition or just display your car,
All the details that you need to participate in Concours for registration, Classification of Groups/Classes, Judging, Scoring and Rules can be found through the LINK to Motorsport Reg.com
Herb Chambers is the Title Sponsor of the 2019 Concours d’ Elegance

Major Sponsorship by Import AutoWerks Braintree , MA

Autocross Points Event 4
2019-08-04 07:00 - 17:00
Autocross is a competitive mid-speed precision driving event where drivers pilot their cars through a coned obstacle course, with often confusing paths, in order to determine the amount of time it takes to successfully complete the course, from start to finish.
The Autocross Series is open to Boston Chapter BMW CCA members. You do not have to own a BMW to be a member of the BMW CCA.
All events are held at Moore Airfield in Ayer, Massachusetts (entrance at 90 Fitchburg Rd., Ayer, MA).
Click HERE for details and registration.

HPDE - Circuit Mont-Tremblant sponsored by HMS Motorsport
2019-08-02 08:00 - 2019-08-04 17:00
The Boston Chapter is back for our 21st Annual Boston Chapter Bimmers Across the Border XXI Driving School at the incredible LeCircuit Mont Tremblant and Tremblant Resort sponsored by HMS Motorsport.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
The setting is the European-style resort village Mont Tremblant nestled in the splendor of the Laurentian Mountains; Mont Tremblant is located just 90 miles northwest of Montréal.
This is the perfect vacation getaway for the entire family. The driving enthusiasts’ have the world class racetrack and everyone else has a world class resort all within a radius of only 2 miles! Come early, stay late, and bring your friends… you can easily spend a week without getting bored. The area features fine restaurants, shopping, and over 100 miles of protected trails for biking, skateboarding, and rollerblading. There are two great golf courses, an aquatics center and spa, and a beautiful lake with a large beach. There are activities for the entire family.
The Track – This village is only 10 minutes away from the world class Le Circuit Mont-Tremblant. Built in 1964 in the shadow of the majestic Mont-Tremblant, the picturesque and twisty 15-corner 2.65-mile track was completely rebuilt and upgraded in 2001. It is two meters wider all around with extensive runoff areas everywhere. Le Circuit Mont-Tremblant has been upgraded to meet FIA vintage Formula racing safety standards. If you loved the track before, you won’t believe it now!
Situated in one of the most gorgeous settings in the world for a race track, the layout is a classic, as it combines the natural topography of the site with elevation changes from the start/finish line, to corner 8 and back again. The track is bordered by Lake Moore and Devil River (La Diable).
HOTEL DISCOUNTS – Please follow the link below for a group rate and discounts for hotels at the resort.
Vacations at a discount – Hotel Discounts
One of the sweet aspects of this event is the opportunity to take family and friends along for a value-priced vacation. Your hosts have negotiated unbelievable values on hotel accommodations right in the heart of the village available on a first come first served basis. Our special rates apply to the week before and the week after the event, so don’t delay and book you reservation early – space is limited! Log on to www.boston-bmwcca.org for full details about this event.
Discounts: BMW GROUP NUMBER: (2OE2ZK).
1-866-253-0093
https://www.tremblant.ca/

Holiday Inn Express
Rate Per Night

Room Type
Mon-Thur
Fri to Sun

Hotel Room – 1Q
$133
$166

Deluxe Room – 1Q + Sofa
$140
$173

Hotel Room – 2 Double Beds
$146
$179

Superior Room 1Q + Sofa
$146
$179

One Bedroom Suite – 1Q
$160
$207

Executive Suite – 2 Double Beds
$174
$222

Hotel La Tour Des Voyagers
Rate Per Night

Room Type
Mon-Thur
Fri to Sun

Hotel Room
$114
$129

Studio
$129
$155

One Bedroom Suite 1Q
$149
$185

One Bedroom Suite – 2D
$162
$194

Two Bedroom Suite
$227
$253

Le Lodge De La Montagne
Rate Per Night

Room Type
Mon-Thur
Fri to Sun

Hotel Room
$114
$129

Studio
$129
$155

One Bedroom Suite – 1Q
$149
$185

One Bedroom Suite – 2 Double Beds
$162
$194

Two Bedroom Suite
$227
$263

Hotel Sommet des Neiges
Mon-Thur
Fri to Sun

One Bedroom Suite – 1K
$181
$220

One Bedroom Suite – 2Q
$181
$220

Two Bedroom Suite 1K + 1Q
$227
$292

Two Bedroom Suite 1K + 2Q
$237
$305

Three Bedroom Suite
$350
$389

NOTE: All room rates are in CANADIAN DOLLARS subject to variation and are exclusive of several taxes – 3% resort tax, 5% TPS, and 7.5% TVQ each cumulatively added. Note the exchange rate is pretty good so a discount is likely with the conversion. Please check your bank.
PLEASE CHECK WITH HOTEL FOR FULL DETAILS AND VALIDATION OF RATES!

Street Survival - Advanced Driving Safety for Teens
2019-07-27 08:00 - 16:30
It’s more than driving – it’s about LIVING!
The primary emphasis of Tire Rack Street Survival is a “hands-on” driving experience in real-world situations! We use your own car to teach you about its handling limits and how you can control them.
The students will become more observant of the traffic situation they find themselves in. They will learn to look far enough ahead to anticipate unwise actions of other drivers. As the students master the application of physics to drive their cars, they will make fewer unwise driving actions themselves. They will understand why they should always wear their own seat-belts, and why they should insist that their passengers wear seat-belts, too!
Three parents, including Scott Goodyear, former Indy Car Champion, share their perspectives in this video.
See our FAQ’s here
This event is sponsored by the
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WHITE MOUNTAIN CHAPTER
OF THE BMW CAR CLUB OF AMERICA

CLICK HERE FOR REGISTRATION AND DETAILS

Bimmers and Burgers
2019-07-24 16:00 - 20:00
Join us for a casual evening gathering in Northern Rhode Island. We will meet at the Smithfield A&W on Wednesday July 24th for a fun get together with food, great conversation, and of course our favorite cars. The gathering will take place from 5:00p till 9:00p in the parking lot of the A&W. They offer car-side service with a great menu of American food, and of course their famous Root Beer!
A reminder that A&W is cash only
Rain Date, Wednesday July 31st

Turbo BMW – Direct Injection Maintenance for F-Series Models
2019-07-13 10:00 - 12:00
This Tech Session will focus on F-chassis BMWs from 2008 thru 2015 with Direct Injection (DI) turbocharged engines and specifically how you can care for this complex technology. The Turbo era was driven by the need to meet stricter emissions standards and fuel efficiency goals and so BMW engineered all-new 4-, 6-, and 8-cylinder turbocharged / direct injection engines.
This Tech Session will specifically cover:
4 Cylinder Turbo (N20), 6 Cylinder Turbo (N54 and N55), V8 Turbo (N63)
Topics will include how-to care for DI fuel systems and why top-tier fuel may not be enough anymore! Discussion will cover carbon (this is the ‘coke’ part) buildup – why it occurs and what the owner can do to help stave off the problem. An engine with a removed intake manifold will be on hand to allow participants to see carbon deposits first hand.
Alvin Lui owner of Import AutoWerks invites current Boston Chapter BMW CCA members to join us for this session.
There will be a Raffle of a free fuel injection cleaning, of a Direct Injection engine, a value of $300. Another Raffle item will be a Bentley Publishers F-Series BMW Shop Manual courtesy of Charlie Burke & Bentley Publishers.
Due to the space available in the shop this will be an intimate group of 25 participants. Refreshments will be provided courtesy of Alvin Lui with the Seminar expected to last approximately 2 hours. If you think you might want a chair please bring one with you.
TO REGISTER CLICK HERE

Evolution Performance Driving School
2019-07-13 08:00 - 2019-07-14 17:00
Thanks to the Boston Chapter of the BMW CCA, Evolution Performance Driving School will be offering their autocross training program at Moore Army Airfield in Ayer, MA on Saturday, July 13th and Sunday, July 14th. This program is great for any skill level, from seasoned veterans to the complete novice.
Whether you are new to autocross and want to learn the basics or a seasoned driver searching for a tighter line and faster time, Evo School has a program for you.
***Please note there is a separate $275 fee for each phase of the program***.
EVOLUTION PHASE 1 DRIVING SCHOOL
This is the first step in autocross education and is required for the Phase two and Challenge Schools. The day-long course builds students skills level by introducing new ideas to improve one’s times. Students both ride and drive (using their own cars) with Evolution’s trained, professional drivers (most of which are current or past National Solo Champions) to learn where they are fast and where they need to improve. A small student/teacher ratio insures quality instruction time.
Combined with race proven skills, concepts, and techniques, this course will improve the performance of all drivers on both the road and the track. Even experienced drivers benefit from the Phase 1 course as a refresher for those things they’ve forgotten over the years or perhaps never learned. No matter what type of car you drive, the skills taught in Phase 1 will improve your overall driving abilities.
Note: Two driver cars are welcome. Students will also be required to work course during part of the day.
Phase 1, hosted by Boston BMW CCA is offered on Saturday, July 13th.
Register for PHASE 1 here.
EVOLUTION PHASE 2 DRIVING SCHOOL
Building upon the skills learned in Phase 1, the Phase 2 Evolution Drivers School takes the driver into new areas of mental race preparation, allowing the Phase 1 skills to be applied as second nature. Various driving exercises are conducted throughout the day to improve the driver’s visual and mental imaging of the course, resulting in quicker lap times.
This course has proven itself to reinforce the importance of Phase 1 skills and transferring those skills to every autocross course you may encounter. The Phase 2 course design is not the same as used in Phase 1 and generally has higher speed sections.
Note: Phase 2 students must first have completed the Phase 1 Program. As in Phase 1, students use their own cars and two driver cars are welcome. As usual, students will also be required to work course during part of the day.
Phase 2, hosted by Boston BMW CCA, is offered on Sunday, July 14th.
Register for Phase 2 here.

EVOLUTION CHALLENGE SCHOOL
Have you taken Phase 1 and Phase 2? Have you got some autocrossing seat time under your belt and reached a place where shaving time on course seems to be impossible? Are you trying to keep up on your looking ahead and thinking ahead? The Challenge school is for you!
The Challenge school forces students to combine everything they have previously learned, but on a longer, quicker, national style, real world autocross course, complete with quick slaloms and hard “shut downs”. Our goal is to drive home the Phase 1 and Phase 2 concepts and make sure you still are using them while increasing the length of time on course. In addition, you will receive instant feedback and one on one training, this time from a slightly different perspective. This school has different meaning for every person that takes it. Come with an open mind and the willingness to try things you normally would have left at home.
We want everyone to drive at 10/10ths and we will encourage it!!!
Challenge School, hosted by Boston BMW CCA, is offered on Sunday, July 14th.
Register for Challenge School here.

HPDE - Club Motorsport Sponsored by Turner Motorsport
2019-07-08 08:00 - 17:00
Turner Motorsport – Summer Heat & Squiggly Lines
The Boston and White Mountain chapters of the BMW CCA present the Turner Motorsport Summer Heat Driving Event at Club Motorsports in Tamworth NH, Monday July 8th, 2019.
DATA Acquisition – This is a special event to develop Data Acquisition and what do do with it once you have it. Data is an excellent tool which professional drivers and teams use to measure development of the driver, the car, suspension, tires, aero and much more. The seat of the pants feel just doesn’t cut it when your dollars are involved.
Qualifications – This special event is designed for Intermediate and Advanced drivers with a minimum of eight days on track experience. This event will have a limited number of available slots so that we can maximize both session and overall track time. The event is still structured so that you will have goals and develop skills through on track exercises as well as in the classroom. Boston and White Mountain Chapter Schools have an intense focus on Safety AND Learning and we have a lot of fun while we’re doing it.
CLICK HERE FOR MORE DETAILS AND REGISTRATION

Autocross Points Event 3
2019-07-07 07:00 - 17:00

Advanced Driving Skills School
2019-06-29 08:30 - 17:00
The Advanced Driving Skills School (ADSS) is designed to help you improve your driving skills and to learn about vehicle dynamics. The school’s dual purpose is to prepare students for our High Performance Driving School and to teach skills useful in everyday driving situations.
Click HERE for Details and Registration

Novice Autocross School
2019-06-23 07:00 - 17:00
You must be a member of the BMW CCA Boston chapter to register.

Registration is limited to drivers with less than 2 years autocross experience.

You get more seat time in your car during the day than any other event we host.

Three practice elements in the morning prepare you for a full autocross course in the afternoon.
You are paired with an instructor who will work with you all day.
The event has limited registration to ensure tons of runs for each student.

Click HERE to for details and registration.

HPDE + ClubRace School - Palmer Motorsports Park Sponsored by South Shore Autoworks
2019-06-21 08:00 - 2019-06-23 17:00
The Delaware Valley and Boston Chapters are joining together once again to present the new South Shore Autoworks, Summer Solstice, High Performance Driving School AND Bimmerworld BMW Club Racing School at Palmer Motorsports Park’s Whiskey Hill Raceway.

We will be running the track in the traditional anticlockwise direction to accommodate the Club Racing School for this great mid summer event.
This is a TWO day event open to all student levels with an add on Friday Option for experienced drivers..
CLICK HERE for Event DETAILS AND REGISTRATION

Boston: Undercarriage Tech with Turner Motorsport and a Movie Star
2019-06-08 08:00 - 10:30
Boston BMW CCA – Undercarriage and Tech Session at Turner BMW Service in Amesbury MA
This event will be a little different than our normal program, since you will be able to get up close and personal, with a bonafide movie star. The Turner M4 GT4 car from the upcoming film “The Art of Racing in the Rain” will be on display along with one of the M6 GTLM cars. You won’t want to miss it and the event will fill up fast so sign up early!
This event is open to twelve people who want to get their cars inspected AND any member and their guest who would like to come visit with the Turner team and talk cars. Either way we need you to register at the event link.

Tech Inspection participants – may choose an appointment time on the next pages for that Saturday. Appointment Times are from 8am until 10:30.
Member Guests – We do ask if you can also please register on the following pages so that we know how many people are coming. (no scheduled time)

Will Turner, Jay Baier of Turner Marketing and Service Manager Rob Pellerin have graciously arranged for two of their Turner BMW Technicians to be available to help out that day! A complete undercarriage inspection will be done on all cars registered for the event. So, here is your opportunity to have your car inspected free of charge by the great folks at Turner BMW Service. This team can also make great recommendations for suspension upgrades.
All cars will have a complete undercarriage inspection by Technicians; they will make recommendations for any noted concerns based on what they observe. If you need to cancel please do so before the Close Date (6/6) so another person can take your slot.
THIS EVENT STARTS AT 8AM RAIN OR SHINE – Please be there on time for your time slot.

Autocross Points Event 2
2019-06-02 07:00 - 17:00

Boston: Undercarriage Tech Session BMW of Norwood
2019-06-01 08:00 - 11:30
Boston BMW CCA – Undercarriage and Tech Session at BMW of Norwood
Your ultimate driving machine is what it is in part because of it’s great suspension. The New England winter takes it’s toll on this fine engineering and perhaps your ride doesn’t feel or sound like it should.
So, here is your opportunity to have your car inspected free of charge by the great folks at BMW of Norwood to see where that rattle is coming from or why there is an extra hop in your giddy up.
This event will be fun and educational. You won’t want to miss it and the event will fill up fast so sign up early! This event is limited to the first 18 current BMW CCA members to sign up. Russ Partridge the Service Director has graciously consented to having three Technicians available to help out that day. Russ has generously agreed to a 10% discount on labor for Service Issues discovered during the Undercarriage Tech Session which are scheduled to be addressed at a later time.
Participants may choose an appointment time on the next pages for, Saturday June 1st.
Appointment Times start at 8am with the last scheduled start time at 10:30. To register click on the website link below and if you have not already be prepared to create a profile on Motorsportsreg.com.
All cars will have a complete undercarriage inspection by Technicians; they will make recommendations for any noted concerns based on what they observe. If you need to cancel please do so before the Close Date (5/30) so another person can take your slot.
The BMW parts Manager, Gus Andrade has arranged a 25% discount on BMW Parts both pre-ordered for collection that day as well as on the day for current BMW CCA members. If you are interested in ordering BMW Parts ahead of time call BMW Parts at 781-762-2691 (ext1150). There will also be a similar discount on BMW Life Style/Boutique items, with specials on in stock merchandise. What better time to stock up on BMW M-Sport logo clothing?
There will be coffee and refreshments courtesy of Alex Archer GM at BMW Norwood.
THIS EVENT STARTS AT 8AM RAIN OR SHINE – Please be there on time for your time slot.

Street Survival - Advanced Driving Safety for Teens
2019-05-18 08:00 - 17:00
It’s more than driving – it’s about living!
The primary emphasis of Tire Rack Street Survival is a “hands-on” driving experience in real-world situations! We use your own car to teach you about its handling limits and how you can control them.
The students will become more observant of the traffic situation they find themselves in. They will learn to look far enough ahead to anticipate unwise actions of other drivers. As the students master the application of physics to drive their cars, they will make fewer unwise driving actions themselves. They will understand why they should always wear their own seat-belts, and why they should insist that their passengers wear seat-belts, too!
CLICK HERE FOR REGISTRATION AND DETAILS

Autocross Points Event 1
2019-05-18 07:00 - 17:00

AC3 Advanced Car Control Clinic - Lime Rock
2019-05-11 08:00 - 17:00
In addition to the Boston Chapter’s usual Advanced Driving Skills School (ADSS), we are now offering our Advanced Car Control Clinic (AC3). AC3 utilizes the Skid Pad and Auto Cross course on the upper level at Lime Rock. ADSS is designed to introduce and develop car control skills, but AC3 will help take your car control to the next level!
Click HERE for more details and Registration

Undercarriage Tech Session - North Shore Motor Werks
2019-04-27 08:00 - 13:00
Your ultimate driving machine is what it is in part because of it’s great suspension. The New England winter takes it’s toll on this fine engineering and perhaps your ride doesn’t feel or sound like it should.
So, here is your opportunity to have your car inspected free of charge by the great folks at North Shore Motor Werks to see where that rattle is coming from or why there is an extra hop in your giddy up.
This event will be fun and educational. You won’t want to miss it and the event will fill up fast so sign up early! This event is limited to the first 15 current BMW CCA members to sign up. James Hart, the owner of the shop has graciously organized three Technicians available to help out that day.
Participants will be assigned a time slot on a first come served basis by Friday, April 26th. Please block your time from 8AM-12 Noon to attend the Event.
All cars will have a complete undercarriage inspection by Technicians; they will make recommendations for any noted concerns based on what they observe. If you need to cancel please do so before the Close Date (4/25) so another person can take your slot.
There is a 10 % discount on BMW Parts and Service at all times for current BMW CCA members.
Coffee & bagels will be available courtesy of the owner James Hart.
THIS EVENT STARTS AT 8AM RAIN OR SHINE – Please be there on time for your time slot.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

CABIN FEVER - HPDE - New Hampshire Motor Speedway
2019-04-20
Kick off the driving season with the White Mountain and Boston BMW CCA Chapters! Our always popular season-opening Cabin Fever High Performance Driving School at New Hampshire Motor Speedway is Saturday April 20th.
These High Performance Driving Schools are suitable for all skills levels from Novice to Expert. We welcome all makes of cars at our schools — you don’t have to drive a BMW to enjoy our events. This school is an excellent way for you to improve your driving skills and have fun too!
CLICK HERE to REGISTER

Autocross - Test and Tune
2019-04-07 07:00 - 17:00
We very happy to announce that we will run a Test and Tune for Advanced Drivers only on Sunday April 7th. This is by far the most fun, bang for your buck on the runways.
This event will provide you with tons of seat time to really make sure all that winter rust is gone!
In order to participate you must have 2 or more years of autocross experience.

The event has limited registration to ensure tons of runs for each driver.
Unlimited runs on both a 30-second timed course and multiple practice elements.
You get more seat time in your car during the day than any other event we host.
You can jump in your friends cars.
You and your friends can switch cars!

$95 entry fee. Registration is limited to about 60 people. Please register on Motorsportreg.com.
The Autocross Series is open to Boston Chapter BMW CCA members. If you are not a member of the Boston Chapter BMW CCA, you may join for only $48 per year. If you are a BMW CCA member, you may add the Boston Chapter to your current membership. You do not have to own a BMW to be a member of the BMW CCA. Click here to add BMW CCA Boston Chapter Autocross to your account.
All events are held at Moore Airfield in Ayer, Massachusetts (entrance at 90 Fitchburg Rd., Ayer, MA).
Schedule: This is an all-day event with two running sessions and two working sessions. Please do NOT sign up if you can not stay the full day.

Gates Open: 7:00 AM
Tech Inspection: 7:15 – 8:00 AM
Drivers Meeting: 8:00 AM
Course Walk: after the Drivers Meeting
First Car Off: 9:00 AM
Event concludes: between 4:30 PM and 5:00 PM

General Meeting - BMW Norwood
2019-04-03 19:00 - 21:00
First Quarter Chapter Gathering and Meet Up.
Where:
The great folks at BMW of Norwood (now part of the Prime Motor Group) are hosting our first all chapter meeting for 2019. This is a great opportunity to meet folks from the club and enjoy some of the benefits of being a member of the BMW CCA. Special thanks to GM Alex Archer for providing food and beverages for the evening.
The meeting will be on Wednesday, April 3rd located at their M-Center upstairs at 918 Providence Highway (Rt. 1 Northbound) Norwood MA 02062. The meeting will start at 7PM and end at 9PM.
Our Host and Parts Discounts:
Gus Andrade, the BMW Parts Manager will be offering a 25% parts discount for this evening only with the parts department closing at 7:30pm. We suggest you call ahead to (781)278-1414 to arrange for your parts order for pick up that evening or you can order that evening for later pick up and get the discount too. Note you will need your membership number to participate.
BMW Test Drives:
BMW Norwood will also be offering short test drives in the new 3 Series, Z4 and X7. The Test drives will be scheduled from 5:30PM to 6:30PM. You must contact Rob Picerno at 781-278-1268, Extn. 1011 to schedule an appointment to Test Drive one of these BMWs. Also you must present a license in order to drive one of the vehicles.
Guest Speaker:
Our speaker will be Peter Bourassa. He is the Publisher & Editor of the weekly motorsport newsletter Motorsport Marketing resources.
Peter has been involved with several American & Foreign vehicle manufacturers over the years. He has had a successful career in motorcycles as a sales manager for Ducati-Laverda & Suzuki. Later on he was in the automotive aftermarket parts with companies like Champion Spark Plug, Standard/Blue Streak Ignition products. He will talk about his Newsletter, the MMR, focused on insightful information about current happenings in the Automotive Community, & Racing (F1, IMSA etc). In addition he will go through the past, present and the future of replacement and performance parts, both OEM and Aftermarket.
Are You Feeling Lucky?
There will be a drawing for some BMW CCA grill badges and other raffle items drawn that evening for which you will need to be a verified BMW CCA Member to participate.
Registration:
Please register for the event HERE so that we can get a head count for food and seating. While this event is free, if you need to cancel please do so on the website.
This will be a fun filled evening see you there!

Cars and Coffee - Icebreaker Edition
2019-03-30 09:00 - 12:00
An Icebreaker Edition of our regular Cars & Coffee! Warm up with a nice cup of hot coffee from Brewed Awakenings in Wakefield RI.

Please join us for our monthly casual gathering in Southern RI. Take a ride through Scenic Wakefield RI to enjoy some delicious coffee, beautiful cars, and great conversation.
* We are always looking to add future events and locations, please tell us your ideas!
Good Company, Good Conversation & Good Coffee.

Driving Events Ground School
2019-03-23 10:00 - 14:00
Our annual Performance Driving – Ground School will introduce you to each of our different types of driving events. We will teach you everything you need to know to become a participant. If you have been thinking about trying one of these events – this event will help you make up your mind.
PLEASE REGISTER AT THE LINK BELOW OR CLICK HERE.

Boston Chapter BMW CCA General Meeting at BMW of Peabody December 19, 2018 7-9PM
2018-12-19 14:00 - 16:00
The General Meeting will be held at BMW of Peabody on Wednesday, December 19th in the lower level of the new showroom, just outside of the temporary Service area located at 221 Andover St. Rt. 114 Peabody MA 01960, just off Rte. 128 at Exit 25B. The meeting will start at 7PM and end at 9PM.
Food will be provided courtesy of BMW of Peabody with special thanks to the General Manager John Pirotte and Service Manager Rob Hannafin, who has arranged the meeting. We are working on a special BMW CCA member discount on BMW Parts with Parts Manager Jordan Slaven. This info will be updated as soon as we know.
The featured speaker will be Kevin Philips, Head of BMW M and BMW Individual at BMW North America. He will enlighten us about what is happening at M-Sport and will talk about the enhancement options available through BMW Individual, such as special paint and upholstery.
At this meeting members will be voting for the 2019 Chapter Officers. Please come to vote and have a say about what is happening at your Boston Chapter. There will be drawings for several BMW CCA Grill Badges as well as other raffle items that evening. The drawings are limited to verified BMW CCA Members. You must present a current BMW CCA Membership Card when you sign in order to obtain a raffle ticket at the dealership that evening!
Please sign up on the Chapters Website http://www.boston-bmwcca.org/default.aspx. If you have to cancel please do so on the Boston Website before the close date at midnight on Monday, December 17th, in order to make your slot available to others! We would like to provide an accurate headcount to BMW of Peabody so they may provide adequate food and seating for the meeting. Your help with registering is greatly appreciated!
We look forward to seeing you there!
Event Coordinator: John Sullivan
Directions: From Boston Go North on Rt.93 to the intersection of Rts. 95/128, continue North on Rte. 128 after Rte. 95 North Split Off, exit at Exit 25B at Rte. 114W near the North Shore Mall, at the end of the ramp continue straight and when you merge onto Rt. 114W the Dealership is on your right just after one set of traffic lights. The showroom is at the Main BMW of Peabody building.

Q&A/Tech Session with South Shore Autoworks of Kingston, MA Sunday, December 2, 2018 10AM-12 Noon
2018-12-02 05:00 - 07:00
Justin Becker, the owner of South Shore Autoworks, and his BMW Techs will host a Question and Answer/Tech Session covering any of your BMW service and mechanical questions. They will cover some unique issues that they have come across while performing repairs on BMWs over the years, and they will also try to answer any questions that you have been wondering about! Breakfast will be available and the shop will be open to walk around and check out vehicles on and off the lifts.

In order to attend you must be a current BMW CCA member and sign up on the Chapter Website at http://www.boston-bmwcca.org/default.aspx. The close date for the event will be midnight on Thursday, November 29th. We need to give the folks at South Shore Autoworks an idea of how many people will be attending so they can provide adequate seating and refreshments.

Event Coordinator: Andrew Plante

Event location: 26 Marion Drive Kingston, MA 02364
Image Courtesy of South Shore Autoworks FB Page

Autocross Series
2018-11-03 03:00 - 13:00, 2018-10-21 03:00 - 13:00
The 2018 Autocross Series is open to Boston Chapter BMW CCA members. If you are not a member of the Boston Chapter BMW CCA, you may join for only $48 per year. If you are a BMW CCA member, you may add the Boston Chapter to your current membership.
Please be sure to read the rules prior to attending an event.
Registration
The charge for each Autocross event is $50.You must register for each event separately. After you are accepted for the event, you will be sent an Acceptance email, which will also contain payment details. The Boston Chapter will be using PayPal to accept payment for this event. Payment for each event is due as soon as the PayPal request is received. Failure to pay within a reasonable timeframe will result in your registration cancellation so waitlisted drivers would be given an opportunity to participate. If you have to cancel an event, please give us as much notice as possible so waitlisted drivers can have an opportunity to participate.There will be no refunds under any circumstances.

For more information, please see Eligibility and Registration.
Event Management
We will have a new course for every event. Mandatory Drivers’ meeting starts ~ 8:00 am. Miss the Driver’s meeting, and you cannot run.
Two run groups will again be the format for 2018. We will have a half-hour lunch break and you will have the option to order (cash only) a sub for $8 and a soda or water for $1 the morning of the event.
Tech Inspections
All competitors will need to pass a Tech Inspection. However, every driver will have a choice: New or casual competitors in either BMWs or other makes will be able to tech as usual. The morning of EACH event get into the Tech line and have your car teched. Or, for more serious competitors there is a process which will lead to an Annual Tech sticker.
If a BMW driver wishes to qualify for the season’s championship within their respective classes, they will need to complete and turn in an Inspection and Modifications Form (IMF). The IMF will need to be completed and brought to the first event. The IMF includes a full disclosure of modifications, a calculation of points, and intended autocross class.
Autocross staff will give the car a tech inspection, successful completion of which will result in a 2018 Tech Sticker. After you have your AnnualTech Sticker, no further tech inspection will be needed for the season (we reserve the right to conduct random inspections). The only exception will be cars running R-compound tires which will require a wheel bearing check each event.
Non-BMW drivers may also have their cars teched once and receive an Annual Tech Inspection sticker. No IMF form is required for non-BMWs.
Meanwhile, if you’re a casual autocrosser, perhaps a first timer who just wants to come out and have a bit of fun and try the sport, simply find your model and year on the “Model Grid”, fill in the IMF, register and show up. We’ll perform a safety inspection and you’ll be ready to go.
Click here to get the Model Grid.
Schedule
The 2018 schedule includes eight regular season events, two Novice Autocross School, and a 2-day Evolution Autocross School (in partnership with NER SCCA) and a Test and Tune. You will have to get points in at least 4 regular season events to qualify for a trophy.
More Autocross Series Information

Classes, Points, and Trophies: Car classification, season points, and trophies awarded.
Eligibility and Registration: Driver eligibility, event registration, no-show policy, cancellations, and refunds.
Day Of Event Information: Daily autocross schedule, visitor policy, tech inspections, work policy, and course assignment.
Directions To Site: Directions to the autocross site.
Car Classification: Determine your car’s autocross class.

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Advanced Car Control Clinic (AC3) at Lime Rock
2018-11-02 - 2018-11-03
The Boston Chapter is holding several Advanced Driving Skills Schools this year but this one is different. We will be utilizing the Skid Pad and Auto Cross course on the upper level at Lime Rock, and accepting a limited number of students to maximize seat time. The event will run separate morning and afternoon sessions.

AC3 is designed to take your car control to the next level!
Directions for Applicants
This is a half day event. You must register for either the morning or the afternoon session.
There are a very limited number of student slots available for this event.

2018 90-Minute Karting Enduro
2018-10-27 09:30 - 12:30
Do you have what it takes to run a 90-minute kart race? Our third outdoor karting event of the season will be a team endurance event. Fifteen teams of 3 or 4 drivers will compete for outdoor bragging rights. There will be 7 mandatory pit stops, but their timing and the scheduling of driver changes is determined by each team. The objective is to run fast, run clean, and not get hung up in pit lane for too long.
Everything is bigger and faster at the X1 Outdoors track in East Bridgewater, MA. We will be running our event on the Grand Prix Circuit which is nearly 1 mile long. The karts are also more powerful and can reach speeds in excess of 50 mph. While this may not seem fast in the luxurious confines of your “Ultimate Driving Machine”, sitting a couple of inches from the ground with no suspension, you’ll definitely become one with the kart – and those corners will come up on you really fast!
This is real wheel-to-wheel racing without the expense of maintaining your own club race car, and the g-forces exceed anything you’ll experience at a driving school or autocross. These open-wheel racing karts offer a great way to learn about car control. You can see exactly where the wheels are pointed, and then compare their location with what direction the kart actually ends up going. Then, your next time around the track, you can alter your line and see how the kart responds to your new inputs.
Best of all, you need only arrive and drive – be 18 years old and have a valid drivers license You can certainly bring your own full-face helmet or driving suit if you own them, but if you don’t, X1 Outdoors provides all the necessary equipment. For safety sake, be sure to wear closed-toe shoes.
So plan to join the fun this Summer and Fall on the same track that professional kart racers drive in their shifter karts at speeds exceeding 100 mph. If you wish to learn more about the X1 Outdoors facility, what they like to call the “gold standard of kart racing venues”, go to their website at X1outdoors.com.

You may register either individually or as a team. If you register individually, you will be placed on a team with 3 other registrants. If you register as a “team captain”, you will be asked to specify the 2 or 3 other members of your team.
Here are the details:
· The event will be held at X1 Outdoors in East Bridgewater, MA and will run on their Grand Prix Circuit. For more information about the facility (including directions), visit their website at X1outdoors.com.
· Arrive promptly at 1:30 p.m. to sign waivers, weigh in, hear the safety briefing, and have your team assigned a weight for the race.
· Since we are only guaranteed 15 teams, sign up early to ensure you secure a place on the starting grid.
· You may register for $80 as an individual and be assigned to a 4-driver team, or register as a “team captain” for $300 and specify the 2 or 3 other drivers on your team.
· Practice will begin at 2:30 p.m., and the race itself will commence at approximately 3:00 p.m., with the winner being the team that completes the most laps in 90 minutes.
· Should we have severe weather in the morning, please call 508-350-1000 to confirm that the event will still take place. If Mother Nature forces us to cancel, we will re-schedule later this summer, and anyone unable to make the new date will receive a full refund.
· CANCELLATION/REFUND POLICY: Other than if we are forced to cancel the event due to severe weather, in order to receive a refund of your entry fee, you must cancel ten days prior to the event AND we must find another driver to take your spot in the event. All cancellations requiring a refund will be charged a $10 processing fee regardless of when they are received.
