Sport Driving Tech Session, April 2, 425 Motorsports in Bellevue

[Lance Racing]

Tech session? Is that "hour 1"

The two 1-hour presentations are about 75% info about various sport driving opporunities. About 25% tech info on safety gear, a bit on suspension set up, etc.

[Lance Racing]

425 Motorsports will be providing some nice discounts on April 2 for the Sport Driving Tech Session. Here is the message Dan Reiss sent me:

"Everything will be on sale at 10-50% off. Most items will be 20% off but we have some closeout items that will be 50% and some items that we just can't give more than 10% IE: Hans Devices. Feel free to word that however you like. If we don't have what someone wants, we will ship it to them and honor the discount."

For anyone with Snell Year 2000 helmets that will be expiring soon, 20% off of helmets is pretty rare.

Please remember to RSVP to me off-line if you plan to attend on Saturday. Name, number of guests, and car. E-mail me at: Lance@Richertnet.com

[Lance Racing]

Still spots available if you care to attend on Saturday. We've got 60 right now and are renting some additional chairs.

[kid325e]

Hey Lance, Me and my Friend Simon would like to rsvp. I have a 91 ix, he's got an e34 m5. Can't wait!

[Lance Racing]

Thanks for the RSVP. Now at 78 people coming. We're really going to pack 'em in on Saturday.

Hey Lance, Me and my Friend Simon would like to rsvp. I have a 91 ix, he's got an e34 m5. Can't wait!

[kid325e]

So who's coming from Seattle? Anyone want to cruise with us to Bellevue?!

[Lance Racing]

Some pics from the event

Folks filing in:



And ready to learn:



Standing room only!



Some nice eye candy outside



BMW Club President Michelle Miller on Autocross



Dan Reiss from 425 Motorsport on Helmets and safety gear



Carlo Sparacio on suspensions



Wes Hill on Amateur racing



Ross Bentley on Dirt Fish Rally School



Fred Wright on the new Ridge Motorsport facility

[djjerme]

Damn.. wish I could have gone..

[Lance Racing]

So the first driving event is April 28 at Pacific Raceways in Kent. The Car Control Clinic does not need a tech inspection. The HPDS will need a tech form completed by an ASE certified mechanic. here is a link to the tech form:

http://bmwpugetsound.com/track_tech_sheet.pdf

From the BMW Club's web site:
"A technical inspection will be required for every driver’s car in advance of a track event. This inspection consists of a thorough examination of the driver’s car by a qualified ASE certified mechanic. Inspections focus on engine compartment condition, brakes, tires, suspension, steering, etc., in an attempt to ensure that cars have adequate systems before they are driven on the track. This driving activity and the speeds being driven dictate that drivers cannot afford to be casual with the safety of their car. To ensure the safety of all our participants, we must insist on a proper safety inspection being carried out by a qualified individual. This is for the drivers benefit and safety as well as for the safety of other drivers on the track"

Any reputable shop can do the inspection. However a few BMW Club friendly shops have agreed to do the inspection for $35. They are:

Auburn Foreign Car - Auburn (253) 833-8161
Boyles Foreign Car - Lakewood (253) 588-8669
Bristow's Automotive - Tacoma (253) 471-1663
BMW Seattle - Seattle (206) 328-2300
Car Tender - Seattle (206) 324-0345
Eastside Bavarian - Issaquah (425) 391-1990
European Auto Clinic - Federal Way (253) 874-3870
Group 2 Motorsport - Seattle (206) 378-0900
Haury's Autobody - Seattle (206) 365-1565
KD Motorsports - (425) 351-6401
Olympic Automotive - Lynnwood (425) 742-1355
Rolling Bay Automotive – Rolling Bay, WA (206) 842-7678
Strictly BMW - Bellevue (425) 747-6044
TC Motorsports - Auburn (253) 887-0500

[lowerjon]

from a driving book I once read
I consider other racecars to be part of the track. Therefore, the racetrack is constantly changing as their positioning in relation to me changes. You’ll be much more successful in your racing if you concentrate on your own performance rather than on the competition. So if you think the competitors cars as simply changes in the track layout, you’ll be more relaxed and able to achieve your own peak performance. - talladega alabama

[kid325e]

"Shake and Bake."
"If you're not first, you're last."
- Ricky Bobby