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F A L L 2 0 1 3Check out the latest event details at:
www.hoosierbmw.com
Hoosier BMW Car Club Inc.
P.O. Box 20775 • Indianapolis, IN 46220-0775
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Newsletter of the Hoosier BMW Car Club, Inc.
he Hoosier Chapter BMW CCA annual holiday party will be held on December 14, 2013, at Cooper’s Hawk at 3815 East 96th Street,
Indianapolis, Indiana 46240. The party will be from 1-4P.M. with lunchserved at 1:30P.M. followed by our annual meeting and election of officersand of course door prizes. R.S.V.P. to Tami Reamer by December 10, 2013.Mail your checks for $25 per person to 194 E 300 S, Franklin, IN 46131.
Questions? Call Tami at (317) 440-8940.
Following the party, those interested can join us at Morty’s Comedy Joint tosee Costaki Economopoulos and Tony Deyo. We can arrive at 7:15P.M. with
the show at 8P.M. The event costs $15 per person with a two drink minimum; pay at the door. Let Tami know if you will attend the comedy
event so she can make reservations.
Hoosier Tracks is an official publication of the Hoosier Chapter of the BMW Car Club of America,Inc., and is not in any way connected with the Bayerische Motoren Werke AG or BMW ofNorth America, Inc. It is provided by and for club membership only. The club assumes no liabilityfor any of the information, opinions or suggestions contained herein. No factory approval isimplied unless specifically stated. Modifications within the warranty period of a vehicle mayvoid the warranty. Contents may not be reproduced without written permission, except by theBMW CCA and its Chapters. For more information, write us at [email protected].
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COVER: Photography by Larry Clarino. Photo was taken at the Palladium inCarmel of Ben Younce’s 1971 BMW 1602.
EXECUTIVE BOARD AND DIRECTORSPresident: Jerry Reamer 317-738-2658Vice Pres: Reggie Stewart 317-524-8331Secretary: Steve Bailey 765-354-8154Treasurer: Susan Wilson 317-253-6607Director: Chris Dunlap 317-328-1461Director: Rick Schue 317-848-5218Director: Kyle McGary 317-669-2553Director: Kirk Skaggs 317-817-0437Director: Paul Queck 317-535-1557Director: Patrick Kiser 317-329-2735Director: Kash Rahman 860-983-1011
DEALER LIAISONSD&R BMW North: Chris Dunlap 317-328-1461D&R BMW South: Jerry Reamer 317-738-2658Bill Defouw BMW: Regie Stewart 317-524-8331
CHAIRPERSONSNewsletter Editor: Pam Clarino 317-896-9689Webmaster: Chris Dunlap 317-328-1461Membership Chair: Kyle McGary 317-669-2553Driving Events Co.: Chris Dunlap 317-328-1461
ick tock, tick tock, my deadline islooming. The newsletter information is due to Pam, our Editor. Tick tock, also, coming to a close is my term asPresident. It has been my honor to servefor the past three years. Tick tock, theHoosier Chapter is blessed with a terrific Board of Directorswho have supported me and you in making our chapter sovibrant. My sincere thanks to all current and former Boardmembers who have made my term so pleasurable. Ticktock, the torch is being passed to a group who will continueto grow the club and provide a wide range of activities foryou and your car to enjoy. Tick tock, and now, I will wash thecar in preparation to participate in Mert’s Ohio River Drivetomorrow. Tick tock.
We have been having fun in our BMWs and with our BMWfriends. Kash Rahman is on a roll! He hosted two more scenic drives since our last newsletter and you have an opportunity to participate in his last tour of the year in November; see calendar. We were well represented in the
he Carmel Artomobilia takes place each August and is Central Indiana’s annual celebration of the art and design of the automobile. This event features a distinct gathering of artists, collector cars and automotiveenthusiasts showcased on the streets of Carmel, Indiana’s Arts & Design District. Once again in 2013, your Hoosier Chapter brought an eclectic 40+ year mix of Bimmers.The Artomobilia is a great format for sharing our fondness for Bavaria’s best, and we received many inquiries from local BMW owners who were interested in joining the BMW CCA and our Hoosier Chapter.
Club member Ben Younce showed his 1971 BMW 1602 in the judged European Car 1925-1973 class. This class covers a broad range of vehicles and is normally dominated by finely restored VW Bugs and busses. Ben’s Nevada beige over saddle/black, an unrestored survivor with just 47,500 miles on the clock, won “best in class” award for its originality and well preserved status as the deciding factor in this year’s competition. “Being the caretaker of the 1602 is such a fun responsibility—I do spend quite a bit of time explaining to people just how a 42 year old BMW could still be this nice,” said Younce. “At right around 100 HP, the 1602 is not an extreme highway cruiser, but the little M10 four paired with a silky four-speed keeps up just fine in modern traffic and is a real blast drive”.
Banuelos, RodrigoWest Lafayette, IN
Carman, ClayLiberty, IN
Cox, GlenColumbus, IN
Crane, DonaldCarmel, IN
Dantzig, JonCrawfordsville, IN
Denney, GaryIndianapolis, IN
Edens, ErinEvansville, IN
Gamble, DonaldNoblesville, IN
Garrett, JeremyIndianapolis, IN
Hogshire, RichardCarmel, IN
Jacobson, JustinCarmel, IN
Keokuk, KeithCarmel, IN
Kitterman, JosephCarmel, IN
Landis, LaurenCarmel, IN
Lang, MichaelIndianapolis, IN
Lp, MichaelCarmel, IN
Lutz, JosephIndianapolis, IN
Martin-Terrell, MelanieNoblesville, IN
Peters, Troy & SweetWestfield, IN
Redmon, ShanonNew Palestine, IN
Schaffner, JayMuncie, IN
Schoene, JimTerre Haute,
Sherron, JohnFishers, IN
Simmonds, ChrisNoblesville, IN
Sutcliffe, DanielIndianapolis, IN
Tumey, MattFranklin, IN
Van Vlymen, StephenMartinsville, IN
By Jerry ReamerChapter President/Hoosier BMW CCA
Carmel Artomobilia with an excellent display of BMWs, and our very own Ben Younce won his judged category.Our annual New Member Picnic and Hoosier Vintage carshow were resounding successes. Sincere thanks to RickSchue, Reggie Stewart, Bill Talent and all volunteers for organizing this growing event. Mert Zorlu also hosted hisever popular Ohio River Drive. Thanks to all of you whomake our chapter special.T
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www.reggiesmotorworks.com1362 S. 10th StreetNoblesville, IN 46060
“And if you don’t know, now you know” – Notorious B.I.G.
NOVEMBER2nd CHOCOLATE!!! Scenic Drive.— 8 a.m., Sat Nov 2, 2013.
Leave 8.30 a.m. from Paradise Bakery, Hamilton Town Center, Exit 210 off I-69. RSVP: to Kash at [email protected]. See website for more details.*
6th Membership Meeting at George’s, 71st and Binford Road at 6:30 p.m.
DECEMBER14th There is no regular monthly meeting in December.
Please join us for our Annual Meeting and Holiday party. See back page for details.
JANUARY8th Membership Meeting at George’s, 71st and Binford Road
at 6:30 p.m.18th Chili Cook Off. Entrants are limited, so contact Kirk
Skaggs if you want to enter your favorite chili or be a judge/attendee.
FEBRUARY8th Membership Meeting at George’s, 71st and Binford Road
at 6:30 p.m.
NO DATE Duck Pin Bowling. See website. Attendance is limited by the number of lanes available. Contact Chris Dunlap to confirm your spot.
MARCH5th Membership Meeting at George’s, 71st and Binford Road
at 6:30 p.m.
A social gathering will be held the third Wednesday of each month at 6:30PMat: Detour — An American Grille —110 W. Main St., | Carmel, IN 46032. Freeunderground parking is located just north of Main St. (131st) on 1st Ave. NW.
*Visit www.hoosierbmw.com for updates, additions and last-minute changes.
Photography by Larry Clarino
bushings, which are modest in cost and relatively easy toinstall. The harder, more ridged properties of urethanebushings do a better job of holding the front control armin place, transferring energy more efficiently, and deliveringmore precise control under hard cornering, braking and acceleration.
Everything mentioned above applies to all BMW models (3, 5, 6, 7, 8, M, Z and X chassis and all MINIs), Severalsources, including Bavarian Autosport, e46Fanatics.com,bimmforum.com, and m3forum.net have detailed instructions about replacing control arms and/or bushingson BMW 3 vehicles.
Sources include M3forum.net, pelican parts, e46fanatics.com &BavAuto.com
rubber bushings become weak over time as they are used,allowing the control arms to oscillate, thereby reducing performance and creating the vibration that we feel.
The remedy for this is to replace the control arms and/or
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The following candidates are running for the positionslisted next to their names. Please vote for these individuals, or choose a write-in candidate. Whencompleted, remove this ballot and mail to: Hoosier
BMW Car Club, Inc., P.O. Box 20775, Indianapolis, IN46220-0775. If you prefer, you may complete your ballot and bring it with you to the Holiday Party.
Leadership Candidates
President o Chris Dunlap Write-In_________________
Vice President o Reggie Stewart Write-In_________________
Secretary o Steve Bailey Write-In_________________
Director Candidates
Director at Large o Rick Schue Write-In_________________
Director at Large o Paul Queck Write-In_________________
Director at Large o Kirk Skagg Write-In_________________
Director at Large o Patrick Kiser Write-In_________________
Director at Large o Jerry Reamer Write-In_________________
Director at Large o Kash Rahman Write-In_________________
OFFICIAL BALLOT
ctober 12, 2013 was the date of the Fifth Annual HoosierChapter Ohio River Tour, the longest one day driving tour the chapter produces. This all day event consists of approximately ten hours behind the wheel of your BMW onthe winding highways and byways of southern Indiana.
Fifteen BMW automobiles gathered in Columbus, Indiana justoff I-65 to begin a journey of spirited mastery of some of themost exciting roads in our state. While the scenery is certainlythe highpoint of the trip it’s the roads that we all come for!This challenging road trip allows each driver to test both himor herself, as well as their automobile on the twisty and winding pavements of South West Indiana. Concentration isthe key to the spirited fun of this adventure.
As has become a tradition with this annual event, the groupstopped for a two hour lunch interlude at the lovely RockyPoint Waterfront Grill in Cannelton, Indiana, over looking theOhio River. The stop is needed to refuel both the drivers’ and passengers’ bodies as well a time to swap tales of the mornings exciting escapades. With thecontinuing interestin this event, we willbe planning for theSixth running in thecoming year. Thanksto Mert Zorlu for developing andleading this wonderful tour.
even brave souls in 4 cars set off in our wettest drive ever! Wedrove around I-465 with barely any visibility thanks to the heavy rain, before taking off on I-70. We then took US-231 South until we met up with the newly constructed I-69! We enjoyed 25 miles on this virgin highway, along with a group photo thanks to virtually no traffic!! We then took US-150 as it curved through beautiful and scenic southern Indiana, before finally arriving at the French Lick Resort and Casino!
In the afternoon, we split up and relaxed — some went bowling, others hit the casino (and won!) and yet others toured the historic West Baden Resort. We then had a lovely dinner at the 1875 Steakhouse. The next morning, we went off to the see the Louisville Concours d'Elegance, a wonderful car show with something for everyone. And thanks to the rainy weather, the entire show was moved indoors, so we were able to enjoy these fine cars while staying dry! There was a diverse showing of cars, from Model T's to the newest Corvette, along with a BMW Z1 in mint-condition with only 8000 miles!
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tires, brake components, bearings, hubs, spindles, a portionof the control arms and the springs themselves. Our carswill always handle better when the ratio of sprung weightto unsprung weight is high, which BMW’s and MINI’s are.Managing all of that weight, however, makes our belovedvehicles susceptible to excess wear and the resulting vibrations caused by worn bushings, ball joints, wheelbearings, tires, etc.
One of the most common sources of front-end vibrationsshimmy or wobble is control arm bushings that have become worn. Front control arm bushings (FCAB) and reartrailing arm bushings (RTAB) absorb the vehicle’s front-rearloading during acceleration, braking, cornering and steadyhighway driving. As many BMW enthusiasts know, thefront control arm bushings have a tendency to wear prematurely.
It is not uncommon for owners toexperience 30,000 miles or lessfrom the OEM bushings. Further,factory bushings cannot bereused if the control arm has to be replaced due to bad ball joints,which is another common E46chassis maintenance item. Themarginal durability of the factorybushings can be traced to the soft rubber used in their construc-tion, designed for ride comfortover performance. These original
t’s almost the end of another performance driving seasonand time to think about putting those all-season tires backon our sleds. BMW and Mini drivers are often known fortheir spirited cornering, acceleration and braking, so asidefrom changing our rubber, we may have worn out a fewother parts on our car.
That said, BMWs and MINIs are knownfor great handling, which is one ofthe biggest reasons many of us ownthem. A major factor influencing handling in any vehicle is the ratio of “sprung weight” to “unsprungweight”. The majority of the carsweight is supported by its springs;this is known as “sprung weight”. Theweight of all other components notsupported by the springs is known as “unsprung weight”, and includes
Official printer of the Hoosier BMW Car Club Newsletter
Vista Graphic Communications 7915 E. 30th Street • Indianapolis, IN 46219Phone: (317) 898-2000 Fax: (317) 890-3426
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By Steve Bailey
page 5
Article written and compiled by Tim Rolfsen
DIY: Replacing control arms & bushingsDIY: Replacing control arms & bushings
Since 1993 Vaughn Motorwerks has been theplace to go in the Indianapolis area for serviceon your BMW, Mini, or Mercedes automobile. Weare the premier maintenance, repair and tuningcenter for European cars in central Indiana.
We’re a reliable, friendly shop for all your post-warranty service. If you want to improveyour car’s performance, Vaughn’s is the place to go for service. Rick Vaughn and his team oftop technicians take great pride in exceptional workmanship and fast, dependable service, allat a fair price.
Vaughn Motorwerks is not only a proud memberof the Hoosier BMW Car Club, but will honorprinted discount dealer coupons and offers aslong as they are presented at the time of service.
Chris Lazaro, Chris Miller, Rick Vaughn, Jody Perkinson,
and Craig Cook.
7441 S. Mayflower Park Drive • Zionsville • Indiana • 317-873-6632 • Fax 317-873-5875. Visit us at vaughnmotorwerks.com
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cool fall morning yielded to a delightful sunny day at EagleCreek Park on September 14, for the annual New MemberPicnic and 3rd annual Hoosier Vintage car show. Around 70BMW enthusiasts feasted on
Schue burgers, brats, and hot dogs accompanied by side dishes and desserts, allbrought by members of the club.
Joining the festivities again this year wereseveral out-of-town guests on their way toChicago for the Windy City Vintage Fest the following day. The vintagecar show, now known as the Hoosier Vintage, saw an expanded mix offine rides, this year to include E31s and E34s. Our own Jerry Reamerbrought home three wins for his immaculate ‘91 850i 6sp. Trophies, awesome t-shirts and goodie bags were provided again by our friendsat DeFouw BMW in Lafayette and Enthusiast Apparel. Voting was in a“People's Choice” format.
Best of Show (Stock): Jerry Reamer — 1991 850i 6spBest of Show (Modified): Brandon Pearsal — 1986325es with S50 swapBest Paint: Jerry Reamer — 1991 850i 6spBest Engine Bay: Jerry Reamer — 1991 850i 6spBest 'Work in Progress’: Steve Secor — E21Farthest Travelled: 198 miles — Tony from Chicago in his E30
eptember 21st was another perfect day/evening for a short caravan drive of about 6 cars and 20 attendees (with some from our neighboring Illinois CCA Chapter) for our annual visit to Mallow Run Winery Octoberfest located in Whiteland, Indiana. With the previous day’s rain showers, even the gravel drive leading to the winery was virtually dust-free! It was an amazing evening of Bavarian food, Indiana wine, and entertainment from Jay Fox and the Bavarian Band! We even had some new “Chicken Dance” participants this year. Sincere thanks to all of those who were able to attend and enjoy this fun Hoosier Chapter CCA event.
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Photography by Kash Rahman
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“To enhance Hoosiers’ BMW experience through friendship,
education, and community outreach by providing our
members with the best experiences and events.”
tires, brake components, bearings, hubs, spindles, a portionof the control arms and the springs themselves. Our carswill always handle better when the ratio of sprung weightto unsprung weight is high, which BMW’s and MINI’s are.Managing all of that weight, however, makes our belovedvehicles susceptible to excess wear and the resulting vibrations caused by worn bushings, ball joints, wheelbearings, tires, etc.
One of the most common sources of front-end vibrationsshimmy or wobble is control arm bushings that have become worn. Front control arm bushings (FCAB) and reartrailing arm bushings (RTAB) absorb the vehicle’s front-rearloading during acceleration, braking, cornering and steadyhighway driving. As many BMW enthusiasts know, thefront control arm bushings have a tendency to wear prematurely.
It is not uncommon for owners toexperience 30,000 miles or lessfrom the OEM bushings. Further,factory bushings cannot bereused if the control arm has to be replaced due to bad ball joints,which is another common E46chassis maintenance item. Themarginal durability of the factorybushings can be traced to the soft rubber used in their construc-tion, designed for ride comfortover performance. These original
t’s almost the end of another performance driving seasonand time to think about putting those all-season tires backon our sleds. BMW and Mini drivers are often known fortheir spirited cornering, acceleration and braking, so asidefrom changing our rubber, we may have worn out a fewother parts on our car.
That said, BMWs and MINIs are knownfor great handling, which is one ofthe biggest reasons many of us ownthem. A major factor influencing handling in any vehicle is the ratio of “sprung weight” to “unsprungweight”. The majority of the carsweight is supported by its springs;this is known as “sprung weight”. Theweight of all other components notsupported by the springs is known as “unsprung weight”, and includes
Official printer of the Hoosier BMW Car Club Newsletter
Vista Graphic Communications 7915 E. 30th Street • Indianapolis, IN 46219Phone: (317) 898-2000 Fax: (317) 890-3426
page 4
By Steve Bailey
page 5
Article written and compiled by Tim Rolfsen
DIY: Replacing control arms & bushingsDIY: Replacing control arms & bushings
Since 1993 Vaughn Motorwerks has been theplace to go in the Indianapolis area for serviceon your BMW, Mini, or Mercedes automobile. Weare the premier maintenance, repair and tuningcenter for European cars in central Indiana.
We’re a reliable, friendly shop for all your post-warranty service. If you want to improveyour car’s performance, Vaughn’s is the place to go for service. Rick Vaughn and his team oftop technicians take great pride in exceptional workmanship and fast, dependable service, allat a fair price.
Vaughn Motorwerks is not only a proud memberof the Hoosier BMW Car Club, but will honorprinted discount dealer coupons and offers aslong as they are presented at the time of service.
Chris Lazaro, Chris Miller, Rick Vaughn, Jody Perkinson,
and Craig Cook.
7441 S. Mayflower Park Drive • Zionsville • Indiana • 317-873-6632 • Fax 317-873-5875. Visit us at vaughnmotorwerks.com
I
cool fall morning yielded to a delightful sunny day at EagleCreek Park on September 14, for the annual New MemberPicnic and 3rd annual Hoosier Vintage car show. Around 70BMW enthusiasts feasted on
Schue burgers, brats, and hot dogs accompanied by side dishes and desserts, allbrought by members of the club.
Joining the festivities again this year wereseveral out-of-town guests on their way toChicago for the Windy City Vintage Fest the following day. The vintagecar show, now known as the Hoosier Vintage, saw an expanded mix offine rides, this year to include E31s and E34s. Our own Jerry Reamerbrought home three wins for his immaculate ‘91 850i 6sp. Trophies, awesome t-shirts and goodie bags were provided again by our friendsat DeFouw BMW in Lafayette and Enthusiast Apparel. Voting was in a“People's Choice” format.
Best of Show (Stock): Jerry Reamer — 1991 850i 6spBest of Show (Modified): Brandon Pearsal — 1986325es with S50 swapBest Paint: Jerry Reamer — 1991 850i 6spBest Engine Bay: Jerry Reamer — 1991 850i 6spBest 'Work in Progress’: Steve Secor — E21Farthest Travelled: 198 miles — Tony from Chicago in his E30
eptember 21st was another perfect day/evening for a short caravan drive of about 6 cars and 20 attendees (with some from our neighboring Illinois CCA Chapter) for our annual visit to Mallow Run Winery Octoberfest located in Whiteland, Indiana. With the previous day’s rain showers, even the gravel drive leading to the winery was virtually dust-free! It was an amazing evening of Bavarian food, Indiana wine, and entertainment from Jay Fox and the Bavarian Band! We even had some new “Chicken Dance” participants this year. Sincere thanks to all of those who were able to attend and enjoy this fun Hoosier Chapter CCA event.
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Photography by Kash Rahman
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bushings, which are modest in cost and relatively easy toinstall. The harder, more ridged properties of urethanebushings do a better job of holding the front control armin place, transferring energy more efficiently, and deliveringmore precise control under hard cornering, braking and acceleration.
Everything mentioned above applies to all BMW models (3, 5, 6, 7, 8, M, Z and X chassis and all MINIs), Severalsources, including Bavarian Autosport, e46Fanatics.com,bimmforum.com, and m3forum.net have detailed instructions about replacing control arms and/or bushingson BMW 3 vehicles.
Sources include M3forum.net, pelican parts, e46fanatics.com &BavAuto.com
rubber bushings become weak over time as they are used,allowing the control arms to oscillate, thereby reducing performance and creating the vibration that we feel.
The remedy for this is to replace the control arms and/or
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The following candidates are running for the positionslisted next to their names. Please vote for these individuals, or choose a write-in candidate. Whencompleted, remove this ballot and mail to: Hoosier
BMW Car Club, Inc., P.O. Box 20775, Indianapolis, IN46220-0775. If you prefer, you may complete your ballot and bring it with you to the Holiday Party.
Leadership Candidates
President o Chris Dunlap Write-In_________________
Vice President o Reggie Stewart Write-In_________________
Secretary o Steve Bailey Write-In_________________
Director Candidates
Director at Large o Rick Schue Write-In_________________
Director at Large o Paul Queck Write-In_________________
Director at Large o Kirk Skagg Write-In_________________
Director at Large o Patrick Kiser Write-In_________________
Director at Large o Jerry Reamer Write-In_________________
Director at Large o Kash Rahman Write-In_________________
OFFICIAL BALLOT
ctober 12, 2013 was the date of the Fifth Annual HoosierChapter Ohio River Tour, the longest one day driving tour the chapter produces. This all day event consists of approximately ten hours behind the wheel of your BMW onthe winding highways and byways of southern Indiana.
Fifteen BMW automobiles gathered in Columbus, Indiana justoff I-65 to begin a journey of spirited mastery of some of themost exciting roads in our state. While the scenery is certainlythe highpoint of the trip it’s the roads that we all come for!This challenging road trip allows each driver to test both himor herself, as well as their automobile on the twisty and winding pavements of South West Indiana. Concentration isthe key to the spirited fun of this adventure.
As has become a tradition with this annual event, the groupstopped for a two hour lunch interlude at the lovely RockyPoint Waterfront Grill in Cannelton, Indiana, over looking theOhio River. The stop is needed to refuel both the drivers’ and passengers’ bodies as well a time to swap tales of the mornings exciting escapades. With thecontinuing interestin this event, we willbe planning for theSixth running in thecoming year. Thanksto Mert Zorlu for developing andleading this wonderful tour.
even brave souls in 4 cars set off in our wettest drive ever! Wedrove around I-465 with barely any visibility thanks to the heavy rain, before taking off on I-70. We then took US-231 South until we met up with the newly constructed I-69! We enjoyed 25 miles on this virgin highway, along with a group photo thanks to virtually no traffic!! We then took US-150 as it curved through beautiful and scenic southern Indiana, before finally arriving at the French Lick Resort and Casino!
In the afternoon, we split up and relaxed — some went bowling, others hit the casino (and won!) and yet others toured the historic West Baden Resort. We then had a lovely dinner at the 1875 Steakhouse. The next morning, we went off to the see the Louisville Concours d'Elegance, a wonderful car show with something for everyone. And thanks to the rainy weather, the entire show was moved indoors, so we were able to enjoy these fine cars while staying dry! There was a diverse showing of cars, from Model T's to the newest Corvette, along with a BMW Z1 in mint-condition with only 8000 miles!
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INDIANAPOLIS9375 Whitley Dr. (Corner of I-465 and Keystone) 317-573-0200 • 1-800-875-2BMW
GREENWOOD1301 US 31 South(2 mi. South of Greenwood Park Mall)317-885-4800 • 1-800-315-2288
Photography and story by Kash Rahman
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Hoosier Tracks is an official publication of the Hoosier Chapter of the BMW Car Club of America,Inc., and is not in any way connected with the Bayerische Motoren Werke AG or BMW ofNorth America, Inc. It is provided by and for club membership only. The club assumes no liabilityfor any of the information, opinions or suggestions contained herein. No factory approval isimplied unless specifically stated. Modifications within the warranty period of a vehicle mayvoid the warranty. Contents may not be reproduced without written permission, except by theBMW CCA and its Chapters. For more information, write us at [email protected].
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COVER: Photography by Larry Clarino. Photo was taken at the Palladium inCarmel of Ben Younce’s 1971 BMW 1602.
EXECUTIVE BOARD AND DIRECTORSPresident: Jerry Reamer 317-738-2658Vice Pres: Reggie Stewart 317-524-8331Secretary: Steve Bailey 765-354-8154Treasurer: Susan Wilson 317-253-6607Director: Chris Dunlap 317-328-1461Director: Rick Schue 317-848-5218Director: Kyle McGary 317-669-2553Director: Kirk Skaggs 317-817-0437Director: Paul Queck 317-535-1557Director: Patrick Kiser 317-329-2735Director: Kash Rahman 860-983-1011
DEALER LIAISONSD&R BMW North: Chris Dunlap 317-328-1461D&R BMW South: Jerry Reamer 317-738-2658Bill Defouw BMW: Regie Stewart 317-524-8331
CHAIRPERSONSNewsletter Editor: Pam Clarino 317-896-9689Webmaster: Chris Dunlap 317-328-1461Membership Chair: Kyle McGary 317-669-2553Driving Events Co.: Chris Dunlap 317-328-1461
ick tock, tick tock, my deadline islooming. The newsletter information is due to Pam, our Editor. Tick tock, also, coming to a close is my term asPresident. It has been my honor to servefor the past three years. Tick tock, theHoosier Chapter is blessed with a terrific Board of Directorswho have supported me and you in making our chapter sovibrant. My sincere thanks to all current and former Boardmembers who have made my term so pleasurable. Ticktock, the torch is being passed to a group who will continueto grow the club and provide a wide range of activities foryou and your car to enjoy. Tick tock, and now, I will wash thecar in preparation to participate in Mert’s Ohio River Drivetomorrow. Tick tock.
We have been having fun in our BMWs and with our BMWfriends. Kash Rahman is on a roll! He hosted two more scenic drives since our last newsletter and you have an opportunity to participate in his last tour of the year in November; see calendar. We were well represented in the
he Carmel Artomobilia takes place each August and is Central Indiana’s annual celebration of the art and design of the automobile. This event features a distinct gathering of artists, collector cars and automotiveenthusiasts showcased on the streets of Carmel, Indiana’s Arts & Design District. Once again in 2013, your Hoosier Chapter brought an eclectic 40+ year mix of Bimmers.The Artomobilia is a great format for sharing our fondness for Bavaria’s best, and we received many inquiries from local BMW owners who were interested in joining the BMW CCA and our Hoosier Chapter.
Club member Ben Younce showed his 1971 BMW 1602 in the judged European Car 1925-1973 class. This class covers a broad range of vehicles and is normally dominated by finely restored VW Bugs and busses. Ben’s Nevada beige over saddle/black, an unrestored survivor with just 47,500 miles on the clock, won “best in class” award for its originality and well preserved status as the deciding factor in this year’s competition. “Being the caretaker of the 1602 is such a fun responsibility—I do spend quite a bit of time explaining to people just how a 42 year old BMW could still be this nice,” said Younce. “At right around 100 HP, the 1602 is not an extreme highway cruiser, but the little M10 four paired with a silky four-speed keeps up just fine in modern traffic and is a real blast drive”.
Banuelos, RodrigoWest Lafayette, IN
Carman, ClayLiberty, IN
Cox, GlenColumbus, IN
Crane, DonaldCarmel, IN
Dantzig, JonCrawfordsville, IN
Denney, GaryIndianapolis, IN
Edens, ErinEvansville, IN
Gamble, DonaldNoblesville, IN
Garrett, JeremyIndianapolis, IN
Hogshire, RichardCarmel, IN
Jacobson, JustinCarmel, IN
Keokuk, KeithCarmel, IN
Kitterman, JosephCarmel, IN
Landis, LaurenCarmel, IN
Lang, MichaelIndianapolis, IN
Lp, MichaelCarmel, IN
Lutz, JosephIndianapolis, IN
Martin-Terrell, MelanieNoblesville, IN
Peters, Troy & SweetWestfield, IN
Redmon, ShanonNew Palestine, IN
Schaffner, JayMuncie, IN
Schoene, JimTerre Haute,
Sherron, JohnFishers, IN
Simmonds, ChrisNoblesville, IN
Sutcliffe, DanielIndianapolis, IN
Tumey, MattFranklin, IN
Van Vlymen, StephenMartinsville, IN
By Jerry ReamerChapter President/Hoosier BMW CCA
Carmel Artomobilia with an excellent display of BMWs, and our very own Ben Younce won his judged category.Our annual New Member Picnic and Hoosier Vintage carshow were resounding successes. Sincere thanks to RickSchue, Reggie Stewart, Bill Talent and all volunteers for organizing this growing event. Mert Zorlu also hosted hisever popular Ohio River Drive. Thanks to all of you whomake our chapter special.T
TCompiled from staff reports
www.reggiesmotorworks.com1362 S. 10th StreetNoblesville, IN 46060
“And if you don’t know, now you know” – Notorious B.I.G.
NOVEMBER2nd CHOCOLATE!!! Scenic Drive.— 8 a.m., Sat Nov 2, 2013.
Leave 8.30 a.m. from Paradise Bakery, Hamilton Town Center, Exit 210 off I-69. RSVP: to Kash at [email protected]. See website for more details.*
6th Membership Meeting at George’s, 71st and Binford Road at 6:30 p.m.
DECEMBER14th There is no regular monthly meeting in December.
Please join us for our Annual Meeting and Holiday party. See back page for details.
JANUARY8th Membership Meeting at George’s, 71st and Binford Road
at 6:30 p.m.18th Chili Cook Off. Entrants are limited, so contact Kirk
Skaggs if you want to enter your favorite chili or be a judge/attendee.
FEBRUARY8th Membership Meeting at George’s, 71st and Binford Road
at 6:30 p.m.
NO DATE Duck Pin Bowling. See website. Attendance is limited by the number of lanes available. Contact Chris Dunlap to confirm your spot.
MARCH5th Membership Meeting at George’s, 71st and Binford Road
at 6:30 p.m.
A social gathering will be held the third Wednesday of each month at 6:30PMat: Detour — An American Grille —110 W. Main St., | Carmel, IN 46032. Freeunderground parking is located just north of Main St. (131st) on 1st Ave. NW.
*Visit www.hoosierbmw.com for updates, additions and last-minute changes.
Photography by Larry Clarino
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F A L L 2 0 1 3Check out the latest event details at:
www.hoosierbmw.com
Hoosier BMW Car Club Inc.
P.O. Box 20775 • Indianapolis, IN 46220-0775
Scan with a QR reader to visit the Hoosier Chapter BMW CCA website
Newsletter of the Hoosier BMW Car Club, Inc.
he Hoosier Chapter BMW CCA annual holiday party will be held on December 14, 2013, at Cooper’s Hawk at 3815 East 96th Street,
Indianapolis, Indiana 46240. The party will be from 1-4P.M. with lunchserved at 1:30P.M. followed by our annual meeting and election of officersand of course door prizes. R.S.V.P. to Tami Reamer by December 10, 2013.Mail your checks for $25 per person to 194 E 300 S, Franklin, IN 46131.
Questions? Call Tami at (317) 440-8940.
Following the party, those interested can join us at Morty’s Comedy Joint tosee Costaki Economopoulos and Tony Deyo. We can arrive at 7:15P.M. with
the show at 8P.M. The event costs $15 per person with a two drink minimum; pay at the door. Let Tami know if you will attend the comedy
event so she can make reservations.