BMWs, come to Willow Springs on 6-28-09!

[markseven]

Posting this on behalf of my buddy:

I've arranged with Speed Ventures to hold a dedicated BMW-only run group on Sunday, 6-28-09. I'll be taking my Z4 MC. All BMWs (and Minis) are welcome!

The BMW Run Group is for drivers with some previous track experience. Novices are of course welcome to attend and should sign up for the Beginners & BMW Group. I highly encourage all Beginners & BMW Group drivers to pay for first-time-driver in-car instruction. Speed Ventures charges very little for this service and it will make your day even more fun!

Speed Ventures runs a very organized and safe event. Willow Springs is a wide, smooth track that is the easiest track to learn in CA and also provides subtle challenges for advanced drivers.

Follow THIS LINK, then sign up for the 6-28-09 date and choose either the "BMW" Group or the "Beginners & BMW" Group.

p.s. If we get enough signups we could get a second BMW-only group!

Mother thread and attendance roster, CLICK HERE

[e30trooper]

only if my car put out more power, or i'd be down

[nando]

only if my car put out more power, or i'd be down

why would that matter? it's a lapping day, not a trophy race.

[z31maniac]

why would that matter? it's a lapping day, not a trophy race.

Come on, you know the driver has nothing to do with turning a fast lap.

It's all about mods and stickers.

[nando]

Damn, I don't have any stickers! better cancel my next lapping day. ;)

[markseven]

only if my car put out more power, or i'd be down

Haha, if you go, you'll see Miata's (down on power compared with M20 powered E30's) getting point-by's from 300hp+ cars. The lack of power is actually a blessing in disguise.

why would that matter? it's a lapping day, not a trophy race.

Werd.

Come on, you know the driver has nothing to do with turning a fast lap.

It's all about mods and stickers.

Not directed to the OP, but I cannot understand why some people feel they need coilovers in order to attend a track day. The marketing folks have had their way with these people ;)

[Palantirion]

An update:
1) Palantirion, Z4 MC
2) Gbogh3, E39 M5
3) Ghostrider, E60 M6
4) Batman, E39 M5
5) Roadwarrior, E39 540
6) IMZ4N, Z4 3.0si
7) g24, E60 M5
8) Mpower82, E60 M5
9)...

Btw, I just saw that there will be two races on the 28th at Willow. One will be a Miata Challenge, the other will be a Club Corvette Challenge. Should make for some great viewing between sessions!

p.s. I've tracked Mark's 325 at Willow and despite the obvious lack of power compared to anything with an "///M" on it, it was still a HELL of a lot of fun! So I don't want to hear any excuses about HP coming from any E30 owners :up:

[Palantirion]

Another update:
1) Palantirion, Z4 MC
2) Gbogh3, E39 M5
3) Ghostrider, E60 M6
4) Batman, E39 M5
5) Roadwarrior, E39 540
6) IMZ4N, Z4 3.0si
7) g24, E60 M5
8) Mpower82, E60 M5
9) DrakeZZ, which Z model?
10) n2bimmer (probable), E46 M3
11) CalRick, Z4 Coupe
12) OC E39r (probable), E39 M5
13)...

Where are the E30s??? Represent guys!

And a reminder: The event will be held rain or shine (not that it rains in Lancaster), and even if we don't get to 20 BMWs and hold our BMW-only run group the extra spots will simply be taken up by other cars...which we can then school

Also, Aaron will be holding a complimentary BBQ on Saturday night, for those of you driving up the night before. Details will be delivered via email after you register.

[markseven]

p.s. I've tracked Mark's 325 at Willow and despite the obvious lack of power compared to anything with an "///M" on it, it was still a HELL of a lot of fun!

:D

Another update:
1) Palantirion, Z4 MC
2) Gbogh3, E39 M5
3) Ghostrider, E60 M6
4) Batman, E39 M5
5) Roadwarrior, E39 540
6) IMZ4N, Z4 3.0si
7) g24, E60 M5
8) Mpower82, E60 M5
9) DrakeZZ, which Z model?
10) n2bimmer (probable), E46 M3
11) CalRick, Z4 Coupe
12) OC E39r (probable), E39 M5
13)...

Is Richard still driving a supercharged slushy?

[Palantirion]

:D



Is Richard still driving a supercharged slushy?

-Yep. And he's still pretty quick in it too.

[RedDotRacer]

I would be down for this except I just ran this track this past weekend. Its a very fun track and e30's hold their own on it. Turn 8 and 9 are fun!

[markseven]

I would be down for this except I just ran this track this past weekend. Its a very fun track and e30's hold their own on it. Turn 8 and 9 are fun!

Yeah, 9 became fun once I realized that it's a decreasing radius turn. My fav is turn 2.

[Palantirion]

When driving Mark's 325 I particularly liked how quick it was gaining on other cars through 3 4 and 5. I was killing most other cars in my run group through there. Unfortunately they all pulled away on the 5-8 straight :zzz: Turn 2 was cool, because the car responds so precisely to throttle input. It also liked being thrown into 1 and balanced by the throttle in a slight drift, much like my Z4 MC. Turn 8 was irrelevant, just kept it pretty much floored and let the Gs take the speed off. Turn 9 was easy, compared to my MC; just brake, breath, turn and squeeze. In my MC I have to be very careful to modulate the brakes to keep a little load on the front tires without scrubbing too much (or too little) speed.

[RedDotRacer]

Yeah, 9 became fun once I realized that it's a decreasing radius turn. My fav is turn 2.

turn 2 was fun. It took me most of the day to get comfortable with actually going into the turn faster then you initially think you can. Fun course guys.

[robmespeedy]

oh damm sounds like its gonna be a fun day.