BMW CCA Club Racing

Proposed 2009 Rules Available for Comment - published: Aug 16, 2008
The rule change process continues to move forward for the 2009 update. Racers input were accepted from 1 June until 1 July. The rules committee has spent many hours as have the Racers Advisor Committee carefully considering the 50 unique change requests submitted by 61 separate individuals.

The changes submitted ranged from simple enhancements to wording to new classification proposals. While all were considered, not all were recommended for adoption by the RAC or the rules committee.

Your comments should be directed to the Forums contained on the BMW CCA Club Racing web site. These official forums of Club Racing will be monitored by the Racers Advisory Committee who are your communication channel to and from the Rules Committee.

2009 Rules Change Period Open - published: May 30, 2008
The racer suggestion period of the rules change process for the 2009 rules is now open and will remain open until July 1. If you have a rules change proposal, email it to:

rule_changes2009@bmwccaclubracing.com

Please include your name and license number in the text (sometimes it's hard to tell who you are from the email), and include any and all supporting information the Rules Committee should know. This period is for comments from licensed BMW CCA Club Racers.

For more information about the rules change process and calendar, check out pages 60-61 of the current rulebook (v13.3.2)

2008 Sponsor Decals - published: Jan 11, 2008
The sponsorship program generates 80% of the revenue needed to operate the program. Sponsorships are at different levels and each level has its benefits.

Cars currently emblazoned with sponsor decals larger than 50 sq in should not remove them immediately. The sponsors will be providing new decals shortly and the old ones should be used until the new ones become available. The larger decals are acceptable and encouraged; you are not required to change to the new decals.

BMW CCA Club Racing has a set of rules under which we operate. By participating in Club Racing, we agree to abide by these rules. While it may seem like a lofty ideal, Club Racing has always maintained that we must trust each other to follow the rules as published. There are no prizes and no trophies; at the end of the day – what we take away is the knowledge that we performed to the best of our abilities in a fair and honorable manner.

It is a reality that Club Racing does not have the technical staff that professional series, or very large programs such as SCCA, have to monitor for rules compliance. Club Racing believes that every racer in the program is of the highest integrity and that no one is blatantly ignoring or bending the preparation rules. However, it is recognized that the rules may not be absolutely clear. For this reason a process exists to obtain guidance.

The Rules Clarification Process is in place for racers to ask questions before embarking on a path that may not be crystal clear. This process also provides for the rules to be updated with these clarifications so that others will benefit from these efforts. The rules are declarative – they state what can be done. However, the catch-all rule is the statement "if it does not say you can, you cannot."

There may be many items that should be in the "you can" list that are not, simply due to omission, but that does not mean that the rules allow them to be done until an official clarification has been issued. Our rules do not define every term used in them. This is unfortunate as we all tend to interpret words and phrases differently and usually with a slant towards whatever position we favor - we are human. There are certainly cars in the program that are not 100% compliant. This is not because the driver is a cheat, far from it, but because BMW CCA Club Racing is made up of volunteers who are trying their best to define and comply with the rules as they go. Club Racing does not have a paid staff of motorsports professionals who have the time and experience to create a set of rules that are clear and unambiguous. We do not have a staff to enforce the rules though compliance inspections at each event (this, in fact, may not be what we want – at the end of the day, this is supposed to be fun for all of us). For that reason, we have a Rules Change Process to include or exclude allowed modifications and ensure that everyone is working from the same baseline. This is how racers guide the Rules Committee on what should be allowed at each preparation level.

However, rules are rules. They are not "guidelines." This means that, to keep within the spirit of Club Racing, racers must adhere to the rules as written, weaknesses and all. Going outside the rules violates both the letter and the intent of the program. The Rules Change Process it the correct method to adjust the rules over time. One of the factors applied by the Rules Committee when reviewing Rule Change requests is what the financial effect will be upon racer community. While some items are very desirable to one group, they may place others at a disadvantage because they simply cannot afford to implement the item on their car. To maintain as level a playing field as is practical in racing, to keep from violating the spirit of what makes BMW CCA Club Racing such a welcoming venue for motorsports enthusiasts, we must abide by both the letter and the spirit of the rules.

Beginning in 2008, BMW CCA Club Racing credentials will take on an entirely new look and feel.

Throughout 2008 our new credentials will be rolled out as new licenses and renewals are issued. The credentials will be hard plastic cards (credit card size) with a slot and a vinyl clip. The card will be printed with the BMW CCA logo, the BMW CCA Club Racing logo, your photo, pertinent information such as license level, name and expiration date on a distinctive background.

The Title, Premier and Associate sponsors of Club Racing provide us with the means to administer the program. When the sponsorship program was conceived, it was also realized that a balance was needed such that while Club Racing obtained the funding necessary, the racers also needed a tangible benefit for these sponsorships. The result is that every Club Racing sponsorship provides something for the racers directly; these are the contingency prizes awarded at every race weekend.

Club Racing also recognized that it must balance its claim for advertising space on cars in the program with that required by the owners/drivers for their personal sponsors.

Club Racing also determined that only a limited number of sponsorships were required to meet operational funding requirements.

The sponsorship program is limited to title sponsors (Series and Race School) and five premier sponsors with decal requirements for all participants. Additionally, class specific sponsors may have decal requirements specific to that class. Of course Club Racing also requires its logo decal and the number board decal. The number board decals’ continued use was reaffirmed by a majority vote at the 2007 strategic planning meeting; it was considered to create a polished/professional image that benefited the program.

One problem with the sponsor decals has been that when the sponsor program was created the maximum size of the decals was established arbitrarily and the allowed size was never revisited. Premier sponsors were allowed decals up to 84 square inches. Beginning in 2008 the sponsors have agreed to a maximum of 50 square inches for each decal. This still provides them with the exposure they need while leaving real estate for personal sponsors. There will be a short transition period through March 2008 on the number of decals and sizes and should be in place in April 2008.

Beginning in 2008, the Stewards may communicate directly to drivers and crews with broadcasts intended to inform or advise of items of concern throughout the event.

BMW CCA Club Racing officials will broadcast announcements on FRS channel 7, sub channel 1 when feasible. Use of this facility should be confirmed at or prior to the drivers meeting at each event with the stewards. The addition of this communication mechanism is optional; it does not replace any existing methodology. It is intended to improve safety and operations.

These announcements can range from a general announcement of an unplanned drivers meeting to an advisory of a full course yellow or red flag condition on the track.

The primary use of the broadcasts will be during on track sessions. Drivers can monitor for these transmissions using a FRS radio, having their existing radios scan the FRS channel, or having crew monitor and advise.

Over the last several years it has become clear that while our original concept of bringing drivers into the program after developing skills though the BMW CCA Drivers School program was correct, technology and an experienced group of racers have eclipsed that original requirement.

When the BMW CCA Club Racing program began in 1995 most of the entries were 2002s; as the years have gone by, the technology has improved dramatically but we have not changed our requirements to keep up with this rapid increase in performance, both potential and exhibited.

Our experienced drivers have created race cars that attain performance levels that exceed what one experiences in a driving school. The speed differentials in our races combined with the skills needed for off-line racing subject a new driver to an overload of input. The BMW CCA Driving School program is excellent, but it is not a racing program and as such does not fully prepare graduates for the rigors of competitive wheel-to-wheel racing.

To improve the experience and better prepare drivers for entry into BMW CCA Club Racing, we will require that new drivers successfully complete a Club Racing School or approved equivalent prior to initial licensing beginning in 2008. Safety is our primary focus and we believe that this is a necessary step in promoting this focus for both new and existing drivers.

BMW CCA Club Racing will be distributing T&S output from our AMB timing and scoring system via 900MHz radio signal at many events beginning in 2008.

To receive and display T&S data, you will need a computer, the RMonitor program and either one of two models of modem, serial interface (X09-019PKI-RA) or USB interface (X09-019-PKC-UA). [Note- These are 900Mhz units preconfigured with an internal data transfer rate of 19200 bps. The serial unit requires an external power source (9v battery or wall plug).]

The Digi/MaxStream modem may be ordered from Digi/MaxStream directly at 866-765-9885. The price is $250.00 - $265.00 depending upon model (subject to change). If you are also a National Auto Sport Association (NASA) member, mention your NASA membership and you will receive a discount price of $190 plus shipping.

You can order on line if not a NASA member:

XStream-PKG 900 MHz, 19200 baud, industrial, RS-232

RMonitor Download and Configuration

The RMonitor program will allow you to view real-time data from our timing and scoring computer.

You can download RMonitor here

After downloading, unzipping and installing RMonitor you will need to configure it. You will need to install the USB drivers from the CD that comes with the modem if you purchase that model.

Select RMonitor from Start/Programs
Select Settings
Select Communications
Select RS232 radio button
Select communications port (Must be between 1 and 4)
Select Baud rate 19200 (Remember to set your computers communication port baud rate to 19200 also)
Select OK

Begin monitoring by selecting File and New Result window to configure the display that you wish to monitor. Using the Follow function (under Settings) you can select specific cars to highlight during the event. Fonts and font sizes may be changed by selecting Layout. Display columns may be rearranged by selecting the column title and dragging it to the new location you desire. You can save your unique viewing configuration for repeated use. There are many features of this program some experimentation will familiarize you with it. Note that an Acrobat viewer is required to use the help function.

After two years of service to the club as the BMW CCA Club Racing National Technical Steward Jack Money is stepping down to devote more time to his business and family. We thank Jack for his service and his commitment to provide advice and council to his successor.

The National Board has approved the nomination of Bruce Smith as the BMW CCA Club Racing National Technical Steward. Bruce has served as a Technical Steward in the North Atlantic Region for the last several years, is actively involved in the White Mountain Chapter and is on the board of the BMW CCA Foundation. Bruce will assume his new duties effective December 10, 2007.

Concurrently, Marty Howes will assume a new role, Associate National Technical Steward. In this role he will work closely with Bruce in developing, implementing and enhancing our Tech Stewards program. Marty has been a Technical Steward in the South Atlantic Region for the last several years, officiating at many events across the country.

Please join me in thanking Jack for his service and in welcoming and thanking both Bruce and Marty for stepping into these very demanding roles.

The store features two floors, the merchandise store with items such as cups, mugs, mouse pads, coasters, wall clock and license plate frames. And featuring a 2008 Club Racing Calendar with 13 photos from events around the country taken in 2007!

The apparel store on the second floor offers selected apparel all with the Club Racing logo embroidered. You can chose from apparel by Outer Banks, OOBE, Cross Creek, Arnold Palmer and others. You have a choice of the CR logo in full color or a half tone off from the color of the item you select for a subtle and distinctive effect.

Visit the store today and order in time for holiday deliver. Select “Merchandise” from the menu at www.BMWCCAClubRacing.com.

Rule Clarification 07-0076 Published - published: Dec 06, 2007
Rule clarification 07-0076 has been published today.

BimmerWorld Sponsors BMW CCA Club Racing Schools - published: Dec 05, 2007
Dublin, VA (Dec 5. 2007) – BMW CCA Club Racing is proud to announce that BimmerWorld, the renowned supplier of BMW street and racing performance parts, has become the title sponsor of the BMW CCA Club Racing School program.

"Everyone in the professional motorsports community knows BimmerWorld," said BMW CCA Club Racing Chairman Mike Mills. "What they may not know is how supportive BimmerWorld has been of BMW CCA Club Racing over the years. BimmerWorld's title sponsorship of the Club Racing School program is indicative of their commitment to BMW CCA Club Racing and its wide community of racers both today and in the future."

The nine planned BimmerWorld BMW CCA Club Racing Schools in 2008 will be held at various racing facilities around the United States, supported by both BMW CCA Club Racing and local sponsoring BMW CCA chapters.

"We have been involved with BMW CCA Club Racing for a long time," said BimmerWorld founder James Clay. "But we felt that it was time to make our relationship more formal. Helping experienced drivers become racers benefits the entire racing community and we are proud to step up to support the Club Racing School program."

BimmerWorld race team drivers James Clay and Seth Thomas will be involved with Club Racing Schools as their busy schedules permit. Please check www.bmwccaclubracing.com for a complete schedule of BMW CCA Club Racing Schools for 2008.

BimmerWorld is a leading retailer of high performance street and racing BMW parts whose racing program continually drives development for the increasing line of BMW performance equipment. BimmerWorld customers expect the very best. Information on BimmerWorld’s Customer Car Services can be found at www.bimmerworld.com. More information about the Bimmerworld team, cars, and drivers can be found at www.bimmerworldracing.com.

Mike Mills, BMW CCA Club Racing Chairman announced that the following individuals have been elected by the active members of BMW CCA Club Racing to the Racers Advisory Committee for the 2008-2009 term:

Scott L. Smith
252 West 11th St. #3
New York, NY 10014
917-439-8286 cell
petromodel@hotmail.com

These gentlemen will join Mike Akard, South Central to complete the 2008-2009 RAC

Rule Clarifications 07-0072 to 07-0075 Published - published: Nov 30, 2007
Rules clarifications 07-0072 through 07-0075 have been published.

Three New Clarifications Published - published: Nov 06, 2007
Rules clarifications 07-0069, 07-0070 and 07-0071 have been published.

Two New Rules Clarifications Published - published: Oct 25, 2007
Rules Clarifications 07-0067 and 07-0068 have been published. They may be found under the General Information tab at the left and then the For The Racer tab.

Evosport Joins BMW CCA Club Racing As A Premier Sponsor - published: Oct 15, 2007

BMW CCA Club Racing is proud to announce that noted European automobile tuner evosport has joined the program as a Premier Sponsor.

"evosport is very well-known in the Club Racing community and has been a pillar of support for Club Racing in the Pacific Region," said BMW CCA Club Racing Chairman Mike Mills. "We are very excited that they are now taking their support nationwide. Their enthusiasm and expertise with BMWs, both on and off the race track, will be major assets to our program."

evosport, who currently serve many club racers via their shop in Southern California, are excited to expand the reach of their BMW performance tuning and racing operations.

"Many of evosport's California customers are active in the BMW CCA Club Racing program, as are the company's founders, "evosport's Brad Otoupalik said. "We think that Club Racing provides some of the finest marque-based racing in North America and we could not be more pleased to be providing our support on a national level."

Founded in 1999 by Brad Otoupalik and Simon Atik, the evosport vision is to provide owners of high-line European automobiles a "one-stop shop" for all of their performance and visual enhancement needs. With a relentless passion, they have continued to increase the company's depth and breadth in pursuit of that vision. Today, evosport is a dynamic high-growth company and an industry leader in the delivery of premier aftermarket products and services for BMW, Mercedes and Ferrari automobiles.

O'Fest 2007 just finished and the planning for O'Fest 2008 is well underway. We would like to know what you might be planning for the 2008 O'Fest so we can be prepared.

Tire Rack Continues Its Support Of BMW CCA Club Racing By Widening Spec E36™ Tire Rebate - published: Sep 27, 2007

Greenville, SC (Sept. 27, 2007) – Coincident with the mid-year rules changes for the Tire Rack BMW CCA Club Racing Yokohama Spec E36™ Series, BMW CCA Club Racing is happy to announce that once again Tire Rack™ has stepped up to support BMW-based amateur racing. One new size of Yokohama racing tire and the newly-spec'd Yokohama rain tire have been added to the Tire Rack Spec E36 Rebate Program, allowing racers in this class to receive refunds of $25 per tire.

"The level of support the Tire Rack provides to BMW CCA Club Racing is nothing short of phenomenal," said BMW CCA Club Racing Chairman Mike Mills. "By expanding the tire selection for the Spec E36 Series, they help to ensure the long-term success of the program and for that we thank them."

Added to the rebate program are the 245/40R17 ADVAN A048 MH and the 235/40R17 ADVAN Neova AD-07, which join the existing 225/50R16 ADVAN A048 MH as approved tires for the series.

The Spec E36™ class is designed around a set of 1992-1998 6-cylinder BMW 3-series (non-M3) race cars which are prepared to a uniform level. The modifications required or allowed are intended to produce a fun, fast racing vehicle that feels like a true race car yet remains relatively inexpensive to prepare and maintain.

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 Tire Rack
Founded in 1979, the family-owned Tire Rack has become America's largest independent tire tester and consumer direct source for tires, wheels and performance accessories. A team of more than 80 test drivers test tires from every major tire manufacturer on a state-of- the-art, 10-acre test facility at the company's headquarters in South Bend, Indiana.

Taking advantage of the mid-year rules change process, BMW CCA Club Racing today announced refinements to the rules for Yokohama Spec E36™, the club's popular new spec race class. Designed to produce close racing in a fun environment, Spec E36 cars are relatively inexpensive to prepare and maintain.

Thanks to everyone who took the time to complete our survey. The survey had a 42% response rate (227 of 543)!

Not wanting to keep you in the dark, you can get a copy of the survey summary results here. This is a PDF of the summary. There are no conclusions just a consolidation of the input provided by you. Over the next several weeks we will review the summary, potentially taking action but moreover gaining better insight into where we need to direct the program.

As we move forward I think it is safe to say that we continue to use the survey vehicle to get your input on various items.

There are four major components that are essential to Club Racing; in no particular order, they are: our national sponsors, the Club Racing staff, the racers and the promoters, our chapters. Without any one of these components the program could not function.

Our national sponsor program pays for the administrative costs of running the program, including the transportation costs for the stewards. Club Racing gets all of its funding from sponsors and your licensing fees.

The Club Racing staff provide for the administration and management of the program, from licensing to rules to event oversight. The staff currently numbers about 60 volunteers who spend their evenings and weekends making sure the program continues to function.

Of course the participants, you the racer, are a part of the equation. Your participation, recruiting and quest for improvement are key to our continued success.

The final element is our ‘promoters’, the chapters. BMW CCA Club Racing simply provides the infrastructure that supports the chapters, who are the entities that actually host the events. BMW CCA Club Racing provides the services of the consistent national rules and the stewards to oversee that the event operations are managed in concert with the rules. The local chapters are the 'promoters' of events - club races are chapter events with few exceptions. They take the financial risk and as with every chapter activity do so in the spirit of the club and trying to serve the interests of their members.

We have a chapter, the Northern Ohio Chapter, that is sponsoring a Club Race in just a couple of weeks. Their event is over the weekend of September 15-16, with a test day on Friday, September 14 and it takes place at Nelson Ledges. As of this writing there are a total of two (2) racers registered.

Without chapters hosting events we don’t have a program. Without our support of hosted events, chapters will not easily or readily consider taking the financial risks associated with these events. We need to support the chapters who are supporting us.

If you can possibly attend this event or any event listed in the calendar, please do. If the event/venue has drawbacks, let the organizer know, in advance, so they can plan appropriately and possibly avoid financial losses that can affect a chapter for months, if not years. BMW CCA Club Racing and the racer community need to work together to ensure the success of each event to ensure that there will be future events hosted by our member chapters.

Proposed 2008 Rules Available for Comment - published: Aug 15, 2007
The rule change process continues to move forward for the 2008 update. Racers input were accepted from 1 June until 1 July. The rules committee has spent many hours as have the Racers Advisor Committee carefully considering the 76 unique change requests submitted by 91 separate individuals.

The changes submitted ranged from simple enhancements to wording to new classification proposals. While all were considered, not all were recommended for adoption by the RAC or the rules committee.

There were some significant items associated with the SpecE36 class that were suggested. The rules committee has recommended some of the items and has formed a team to further examine changes to the specification. These changes may be introduced at a later date using the mid-year rules change process.

Your response to the racers survey has been outstanding with 212 responses as of this writing. The survey will remain open for another week when the summary results will be posted on the web site. The Racers Advisory Committee and the Rules Committee will then evaluate your input and determine if the points system should be changed for the 2008 season via the mid-year rules change process.

New National Competition Steward Announced: Dean Croucher - published: Jul 02, 2007

Vince Leo, our National Competition Steward, has taken the decision to spend more time racing and less administering. Vince stepped forward when help was needed, demonstrating the volunteerism that makes this club simply outstanding. I hope you will join me in thanking Vince for his service.

Dean has over 20 years of experience as a SCCA Steward and currently holds an SCCA Senior Chief Steward license. Dean has been the Chief Steward in a professional racing series, the American Cities Racing League. Dean has demonstrated operational and administrative experience including being a Steward of the Meet for the SCCA Runoffs and serving as the Northeast Division Executive Steward for SCCA. Dean has been the Chief Steward for the Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix since 1998.

CR Chairman Announcement - published: Jun 11, 2007
Greenville, SC, June 11, 2007 - David McIntyre, Chairman of the BMW Car Club of America's Club Racing program since December, 2005, announced that he is stepping down from the program's top spot. He remained enthusiastic about the Chairman's position and the program but cited personal and professional demands on his time that precluded him from devoting the hours he would like to the Chairman's duties. The BMW CCA Board of Directors, which appoints the program's volunteer chairperson, understands the magnitude of the time commitment required of the position and is grateful for David's contribution over the 2006 and 2007 racing seasons. The Board expressed its sincere appreciation and thanks for the excellent job David has done as Chairman, and is very pleased that David will be remaining with Club Racing as the Sponsorship Director.

The Board also announced the appointment of long-time Club Racing official Michael Mills to succeed Mr. McIntyre as Chairman of BMW CCA Club Racing. Mike is one of the most experienced competition stewards in the program. He has served before at the national level, most recently as National Competition Steward, in addition to an impressive stint as Acting Club Racing Chairman in 2005. In addition to his volunteer service in Club Racing Mike has also served with great success as President of the Club's Golden Gate Chapter, one of the largest chapters in the country. Outgoing Club Racing Chairman David Mcintyre expressed his support of the selection and said he was very pleased to be handing over the program's reins to someone of Mike's caliber. As Chairman of Club Racing, Mike brings a desire to maintain the program's high standards of safety, driver skill, equipment preservation, and especially the club spirit of camaraderie that has made the program one that is exciting in which to compete and satisfying for the racers, officials, organizers, and fans.

Rules Change Period Open - published: Jun 07, 2007
This is just a reminder that the racer suggestion period of the rules change process opened on June 1 and will remain open until July 1. If you have a rules change proposal, email it to:

ruleschanges2008@bmwccaclubracing.com

Please include your name and license number in the text (sometimes it's hard to tell who you are from the email), and include any supporting information you feel the Rules Committee should know. This period is for comments from licensed BMW CCA Club Racers.

I've talked with all the members of the RC recently, and the general feeling is that the 2008 rules should not be very different from the 2007 rules, just incorporating any necessary clarifications, new models (where to put the new 335?), etc. If you have a major rules change proposal, you should include as much information as possible.

For more information about the rules change process and calendar, check out pages 57-59 of the current rulebook.

Thanks, Dave

Summit Mortgage to Sponsor BMW Club Racing - published: Apr 19, 2007
SUMMIT MORTGAGE TO SPONSOR BMW CLUB RACING

BOSTON, April, 12, 2007 – Summit Mortgage, a premier, private Boston-based mortgage banking firm, is pleased to announce an exciting sponsorship agreement with the BMW Car Club of America's (CCA) club racing program. As a premier-level sponsor, Summit Mortgage will provide sponsorship support to BMW Club Racing, in addition to a generous contingency package to the roster of racers, which includes Summit Mortgage’s very own, Eric Heinrich.

"I am very happy to add Summit Mortgage to our growing list of sponsors,” noted David McIntyre, chairman of BMW CCA Club Racing. “Eric Heinrich is both a Summit Mortgage Loan Officer and a BMW Club Racer, so he is anxious to improve the visibility of himself and his company within the racer community as well as the BMW CCA itself."

Heinrich is one of hundreds of registered racers eager to compete in BMW Club Racing’s circuit of events, which consists of 34 races at different venues throughout 2007.

"Summit Mortgage is honored to become a 2007 BMW CCA Club Racing Associate Sponsor,” said Rick Fedele, CEO of Summit Mortgage. “We’re excited to watch Eric’s progress in his fifth year in the club racing circuit and look forward to a long-term relationship with the CCA as the only mortgage company on the sponsorship roster.”

Admission to attend most races is free and the public is encouraged to sign up to attend BMW’s driving school program. To find a race near you, please visit the club racing program chedule on bmwccaclubracing.com.

Boston-based Summit Mortgage, founded in 1996, is one of the largest privately held mortgage banking firms in Massachusetts. It closed more than $1.2 billion in mortgage loans in 2006. Summit operates nine branches in the Boston area, including three in the city and one each in Lexington, Needham, Norwell, South Easton, Swampscott, and Wakefield, and three in Florida in Boca Raton, Naples, and Palm Beach Gardens. Summit and its affiliates are licensed throughout New England as well as AZ, CA, CO, DC, MD, NC, NV, OR, SC, VA and WA. The company recently placed 103rd on the 2006 Inc. 500 list of the country’s fastest-growing private companies with 877 percent growth from 2002 to 2005.

UUC Motorwerks and Forgeline Wheels Corner Workers Choice Award - published: Feb 22, 2007
UUC Motorwerks and Forgeline Wheels Corner Workers Choice Award

UUC Motorwerks and Forgeline Wheels are pleased to announce a new award for racers in the BMWCCA series. The primary goal is to give more to the racers, get the corner workers more involved and to promote safe and exciting racing.

The award will be a trophy and a certificate in the sum of one thousand dollars which can be applied towards a set of Forgeline Wheels. The corner workers and marshals of each event will choose the recipient based on the most consistent, safest and exciting driver to watch.

David McIntyre, BMWCCA Club Racing Chairman notes, "This new contingency prize provided by UUC Motorwerks and Forgeline Wheels is the largest prize we've ever had in The Tire Rack BMW Club Racing Series. Allowing the corner workers to decide each event's winner will excite the workers, and encourage racers to compete more safely. I believe UUC Motorwerks and Forgeline Wheels will add some real excitement to our 2007 series."

David Schardt, President of Forgeline Wheels and Pro-Driver notes, "Forgeline Motorsports has been looking for a way to be involved in BMW Club Racing and sponsoring the Corner Worker Award is the perfect way to start our relationship. Being a racer myself, I would be honored to be recognized by the corner workers during a race weekend. They actually see what is really going on out on track, and there is no better group that can decide the most talented driver than the corner worker. This gives the driver that has an exceptional weekend of driving, but doesn't happen to have the fastest car, a chance to get recognized. I am looking forward to our new relationship with BMW Club Racing and continuing our great relationship with UUC Motorwerks for 2007 season and beyond."

Arjun Soundararajan, Chief Business Officer UUC Motorwerks notes, "We are always looking to promote safe and exciting racing through our uncompromising line of UUC parts. We share that philosophy with Forgeline Wheels in that they are light but strong enough to withstand the rigors of racing. UUC Motorwerks is also proud to be running Forgeline wheels on our race cars."

Dave McIntyre
Chairman, The Tire Rack BMW CCA Club Racing Series
chairman@bmwccaclubracing.com
908-451-0650

2006 Tire Rack BMW CCA Club Racing Champions Announced - published: Jan 30, 2007
2006 Tire Rack BMW Club Racing Champions Announced!

The 2006 Regional and National Club Racing Champions have been announced, and can be seen on the CR website HERE.

Please join me in congratulating our 2006 Champs! We will be ordering their trophies in the next week.

VT Motorsport to Sponsor BMW Club Racing. - published: Jan 06, 2007
VT Motorsport to Sponsor BMW Club Racing!

San Luis Obispo, Ca, January, 6, 2007- VT Motorsport has entered into a sponsorship agreement with the BMW Car Club of America's club racing rogram. As an associate-level sponsor, VT Motorsport will provide sponsorship support to BMW Club Racing, in addition to a generous contingency package to racers.

David McIntyre, BMW CCA Club Racing Chairman, noted, "I am very happy to add VT Motorsport to our growing list of sponsors. Vahram, VT Motorsport's President, is a BMW Club Racer himself, and is anxious to improve the visibility of VT Motorsport within the racer community as well as CCA itself."

Vahram Havandjian, President of VT Motorsport, commented, "VT Motorsport is honored to become a 2007 BMW CCA Club Racing Associate Sponsor. VT Motorsport is a provider of specialty performance and safety products for BMW owners across the nation. VT Motorsport is proud to meet the performance and safety needs of the BMW club community with hard-to-match prices and prompt customer care. I am looking forward to a long-term relationship with the CCA and VT Motorsport sends its best wishes to everyone for the 2007 season."

"Upon proof of membership, VT Motorsport branded products will be available at a 20% discount to all BMW CCA Club Racers. Spec E36 racers will receive a 30% discount on our E36 Brake Ducting Kits. For the 2007 season we will be offering free ground shipping on ALL wheels for licenesed racers. All of the above discounts are available throughout 2007," Havandjian said.

"VT Motorsport will be releasing new performance and race-enspired products throughout the year, so please check our website periodically," Havandjian added.

For more information about BMW CCA Club Racing, or to find out how your organization can become a sponsor, contact David McIntyre at chairman@bmwccaclubracing.com, or check out our website at http://www.bmwccaclubracing.com/ .

New National Competition Steward Announced: Vince Leo - published: Jan 04, 2007
In November of this year, Mike Mills, our National Competition Steward, informed me that he intended to retire from his position at the end of the season. Mike is ready to move on to new challenges. He is currently a candidate for the Pacific Regional VP of the CCA, and will continue as the President of the Golden Gate Chapter of the CCA (the chapter of the CCA that sponsors a vast number of our events each year).

Mike has done a fantastic job as National Comp Steward. Without his help I would have faced a terrible burden; with his help our organization's transition has been much smoother. His willingness to step in as Interim Chairman during Club Racing's turmoil says much for his dedication to our program. Mike has also been a most valuable member of the Rules Committee; examining every issue with clarity and logic, and debating fairly and professionally when we disagreed. I hope you will join me in thanking Mike for his contributions.

As of today, January 4, 2007, Vince Leo of the Genessee Valley Chapter will become our new National Competition Steward.

Vince is a licensed racer with BMW Club Racing and currently competes in an E36 M3 LTW. Vince is married and has an 11 year old daughter and an nine year old son. His is a certified public accountant and is a partner in one of the largest accounting firms in Western and Upstate New York. He is also one of the newest columnists in the Roundel, penning his "Bimmer Lite" column which focuses on the Mini.

I hope you will welcome Vince to our team. He will be leading our very strong team of dedicated Regional Comp Stewards; without their volunteer efforts we would have no events.

Organizational Changes Announced - published: Dec 28, 2006
I would like to take this opportunity to tell you about an organization change within the BMW CCA Club Racing organization.

After 11 years Fran Hughes has asked us to reduce her roll within Club Racing administration to allow more time for herself and family. Fran initially made this announcement at the start of the 2006 season at our staff meeting, but agreed to stay in her full role through this year to help me keep the organization moving through all our changes. It's now time to give Fran the time she asked for a year ago!

Fran will still handle the processing of new licenses, but effective immediately all license applications (new and renewal) will be sent to the National Office of the BMW CCA. Fran will serve in an advisory capacity, continuing to determine which license applications we should accept and which we shouldn't. Fran has been doing an excellent job of this for 11 years, and I am thankful that she will continue in this most important role.

The BMW CCA National Office will also handle decals, contingency awards and many other administrative functions. The full National Office staff will be helping us as needed, but staffer Tricia Williams will be our primary contact. If you would have called Fran about something, please call Tricia at the National Office. The number is 864 250-0022.

We will also be augmenting the licensing process on the BMW CCA Club Racing website to be even smoother and more automatic. Jim Dresser has been contracted to provide website programming and maintenance. Mike Gilbert will continue to be the content webmaster.

As you know, Fran has been an integral part of BMW Club Racing since she helped found the program with Scott. We have all been fortunate to have Fran help us, and I am personally grateful that she will continue to be the keystone of our licensing program. I am constantly amazed at all the tasks that Fran gets done; the list of her normal jobs takes more than three single-spaced pages to enumerate! It's wonderful that we can utilize the CCA's National Office staff (and Tricia, especially) to give Fran more free time. Scott will continue to organize our Club Racing Schools program (and serve as my most valuable advisor).

Please join me in thanking Fran for her many years of selfless service to BMW CCA Club Racing.

Yokohama ADVAN A048 named Spec E36 Tire & Yokohama becomes national CR sponsor - published: Dec 20, 2006
The "Spec Tire" for the Spec E36 class will be the:

Additionally, I am extremely happy to announce that Yokohama will become the national sponsor of the Spec E36 series, now to be known as the "Yokohama Spec E36 Series" within "The Tire Rack BMW CCA Club Racing Series."

Yokohama will be contributing in many ways to our program. They will be supply a set of 4 of the spec tires as a contingency prize at any event with 6 or more Spec E36 cars, and other contingency prizes to be awarded randomly at all events. They will also be setting up a rebate/discount program for the spec tires when purchased through The Tire Rack. More information on this as we work out the details.

Initial Spec E36 Components list published - published: Dec 08, 2006
The Spec E36™ class is designed to specify a set of E36 chassis, 6-cylinder racecars which are prepared to a uniform level. The modifications required or allowed are intended to produce a fun, fast racecar that feels like a racecar, yet remains relatively inexpensive to prepare and maintain.

The H&R Suspension has an E36 RSS Club Sport Coil Over which is the "E36 Nurburgring Kit" in europe. This is a non-adjustable damper suspension, matched to 630 lbs front springs, and 700 rear spring. Front shock/strut has adjustable height collars, lowest setting offers 1.25" drop, with 40mm of shock travel still available. The rear has adjustable rear spring perches. Lowest setting in the rear has 30mm of shock travel still available. The front struts use the OE strut bearings (except for the early 92 cars that had the older E30 style). Retail price is set at $1,521. Racer will receive a $500 rebate after passing thru their first tech inspection & race.

Final 2007 Rules Published - published: Nov 15, 2006
As required by our rules change calendar, the final version of the 2007 BMW CCA Club Racing rules have been posted to out website today, October 1st. Please click on the following link to access the rules document (in PDF form):

The most significant change for 2007 is the addition of the Spec E36 class, which we hope will attract many new racers to our program.

The Spec E36 class is designed to specify a set of E36 chassis, 6-cylinder racecars which are prepared to a uniform level. The modifications required or allowed are intended to produce a fun, fast racecar that feels like a racecar, yet remains relatively inexpensive to prepare and maintain. The Spec E36 cars will use a specific "trunk kit" of suspension components and a spec tire, both of which will be announced in the next few days.

Beyond Spec E36, the rules for engine swaps, "Euro" engines and OBD conversion in the Prepared classes were completely reworded, and should now be much easier to understand.

Most of the other changes are clarifications or corrections to the 2006 rules. The 2006 Rules Clarifications were evaluated and incorporated into the 2007 rules as appropriate.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank all the racers and CRAC members for their valuable contributions, and to the Rules Committee members (Xavier McClure, Mike Mills and Jack Money) for all the many hours they spent on this important process.

UUC to Sponsor BMW CCA Club Racing. - published: Oct 11, 2006
Hillsborough, NJ, September 22, 2006:
UUC Motorwerks has entered into a multi-year sponsorship agreement with the BMW Car Club of America's club racing program. As a Premier-level sponsor, UUC will provide sponsorship support to BMW Club Racing, and a generous contingency package to racers.

David McIntyre, BMW CCA Club Racing Chairman, notes, "I am very happy to add UUC to our growing list of sponsors. You would be hard pressed to find anyone racing a BMW who doesn't know UUC, and I believe this sponsorship will help UUC to expand their visibility even further."

UUC Executive Officer and Technical Administrator Rob Levinson comments, “On-track development and testing of our drivetrain, suspension, and braking components is extremely valuable to us. Racer confidence is critical to a winning team, and realizing that a part is truly race-proven is a key element of that confidence.”

"UUC Motorwerks is excited to participate directly with BMW CCA Club Racing in the coming years. With an expanding influence on racing and race parts development, the opportunity to assist our fellow racers is a natural progression."

UUC Chief Business Officer Arjun Soundararajan comments, “We are hoping for some very big things this coming season and expecting great results from the UUC race team cars and the other racers using UUC parts.”

"The UUC race team currently consists of drivers Arjun Soundararjan (JP), Chris Turrisi (JP), and rookie driver Mo Karamat (IP). UUC-sponsored racers include many of the front-running cars in the hotly contested IP class, and we are excited to be sponsoring all club racers!"

UUC Motorwerks contacts:
Arjun Soundararajan Tel. 908.874.9092 Fax. 888.830.5401 E-mail: arjun@shortshifter.com
UUC Motorwerks 10 Ilene Court, Unit #5 Hillsborough, NJ 08844 Web: www.uucmotorwerks.com

FINAL 2007 Rules published. - published: Jun 30, 2006
Final 2007 Rules Published As required by our rules change calendar, the final version of the 2007 BMW CCA Club Racing rules have been posted to out website today, October 1st. Please click on the following link to access the rules document (in PDF form): http://www.bmwccaclubracing.com/static/video/rules_2007_final_061001.pdf The most significant change for 2007 is the addition of the Spec E36 class, which we hope will attract many new racers to our program. The Spec E36 class is designed to specify a set of E36 chassis, 6-cylinder racecars which are prepared to a uniform level. The modifications required or allowed are intended to produce a fun, fast racecar that feels like a racecar, yet remains relatively inexpensive to prepare and maintain. The Spec E36 cars will use a specific "trunk kit" of suspension components and a spec tire, both of which will be announced in the next few days. Beyond Spec E36, the rules for engine swaps, "Euro" engines and OBD conversion in the Prepared classes were completely reworded, and should now be much easier to understand. Most of the other changes are clarifications or corrections to the 2006 rules. The 2006 Rules Clarifications were evaluated and incorporated into the 2007 rules as appropriate. I would like to take this opportunity to thank all the racers and CRAC members for their valuable contributions, and to the Rules Committee members (Xavier McClure, Mike Mills and Jack Money) for all the many hours they spent on this important process. -Dave

MotorsportCoverage.com to Sponsor BMW CCA Club Racing. - published: Jun 30, 2006
MotorsportCoverage.com to Sponsor BMW CCA Club Racing Mahwah, NJ, May 31, 2006: MotorsportCoverage.com, an affiliate of Capacity Coverage Company of New Jersey, Inc., has entered into a sponsorship agreement with the BMW Car Club of America's club racing program. As part of this agreement, MotorsportCoverage.com, in conjunction with Capacity Coverage Company of New Jersey, Inc., will provide insurance products to interested BMW CCA members. Specialty racing products include coverage for Race Tracks, Race Shops, Racing Owners & Sponsors, Off Track Storage, Racing Products Liability, Participant Accident, Prize Indemnity Insurance, Disability Income, and Driver Bonus risks. MotorsportCoverage.com will also offer insurance for Life and Health, as well as other personal property and casualty coverages. Property and Casualty coverages will be brokered by Capacity Coverage Company of New Jersey, Inc., a member of the Capacity Group of Companies, one of the nation's top-100 insurance brokers. Capacity affiliates already insure many of the most prominent race teams in NASCAR, IRL, SCCA and NHRA. They also insure some of the most well-known race tracks in America. MotorsportCoverage.com contacts: Davis J. Rieman, Jr. Tel. 201-661-2347 Fax. 201-661-7867 E-mail: drieman@capcoverage.com Daniel P. Thompson Tel. 201-661-2441 Fax. 201-661-7788 E-mail: dthompson@capcoverage.com Capacity Coverage Co. One International Blvd. Mahwah, NJ 07495 Web: http://www.motorsportcoverage.com For more information about BMW CCA Club Racing, or to find out how your organization can become a sponsor, contact David McIntyre at chairman@bmwccaclubracing.com , or check out our website at http://www.bmwccaclubracing.com .

NMA to Sponsor BMW CCA Club Racing. - published: Jun 30, 2006
National Motorists Association (NMA) to Sponsor BMW CCA Club Racing BMW CCA Club Racing is proud to announce that the National Motorists Association (NMA) will be an Associate Sponsor for the 2006 racing season. The National Motorists Association joins Title Sponsor The Tire Rack, HMS Motorsport (BMW CCA Club Racing's Official Safety Equipment Supplier), Premier Sponsors VAC Motorsports and BMW NA, and Associate Sponsors Grassroots Motorsports Magazine and bimmers.com in sponsoring BMW CCA Club Racing. Founded in 1982, the National Motorists Association has been at the forefront of the debate for reasonable speed limits, fair enforcement practices, and motorists' privacy protections. Among other things, the organization was the driving force behind the repeal of the 55-mph National Maximum Speed Limit. Current NMA priorities also include better driver training, improved motorist-to-motorist courtesy, and preventing unfair motorist taxation. "The NMA is excited about this opportunity," said Eric Skrum, NMA Communications Director. "BMW Club Racing encompasses the core of what the NMA is about. the love of cars and the love of driving. Any chance to help encourage these activities is something of which we want to be a part." David McIntyre, BMW CCA Club Racing Chairman, says "I have been a member of the NMA for many years, and have personally supported their activities in New Jersey. I feel that NMA is an organization that is looking out for my best interests on the road. When Scott Smith, North Atlantic CRAC representative presented the idea of NMA sponsoring BMW Club Racing I was truly excited. I think that BMW Club Racing and the National Motorists Association have much in common, and I hope that our relationship will benefit both our organizations. Thanks to Scott and John Holevoet of the NMA for making this happen." For more information about the National Motorists Association, visit their web site http://www.motorists.org . For more information about BMW CCA Club Racing, or to find out how your organization can become a sponsor, contact David McIntyre at chairman@bmwccaclubracing.com , or check out our website at http://www.bmwccaclubracing.com.

BMW CCA Club Racing joins SFI Foundation. - published: Jun 09, 2006
BMW CCA Club Racing joins SFI Foundation BMW CCA Club Racing is pleased to announce that we have become a Member Sanctioning Body of the SFI Foundation. The SFI Foundation is a non-profit organization established to issue and administer standards for specialty/performance automotive and racing equipment. By becoming a SFI Member Sanctioning Body, BMW CCA Club Racing may use SFI's Quality Assurance Standards and Technical Inspector Certificate Programs. Joe Marko, BMW CCA Club Racing's National Safety Steward, established this relationship as part of BMW CCA Club Racing's constant efforts to be at the forefront of auto racing safety. BMW CCA Club Racing already uses multiple SFI standards: SFI 45.1 for rollbar padding, SFI 16.1 and SFI 16.5 for harnesses, SFI fire ratings for driving suits, SFI 27.1 for window nets and SFI 38.1 for head and neck restraints. The SFI Foundation may be found on the web at: http://www.sfifoundation.com/ For more information about BMW CCA Club Racing, or to find out how your organization can become a sponsor, contact David McIntyre at chairman@bmwccaclubracing.com. BMW CCA Club Racing is sponsored by The Tire Rack, HMS Motorsport, VAC Motorsports, Grassroots Motorsports Magazine, bimmers.com and BMW NA.