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Volume XLVIII No. 2 February 2020 Photos by Robert McIsaac
TARHEEL CHAPTER BMW CCA
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ON THE COVER:
Big Times at Old Salem: December 14 dawned cool
and damp, at times really damp, but with 2019 in its swan
song, it was clear that the Bimmer show must go on! Our
adventure for the day took us on a beeline route west from
Raleigh to the historic Village of Old Salem. With Christ-
mas on the horizon, this is a particularly special time in
the ancestral home of the Moravian community in North
Carolina.
The Moravians originally moved from Bohemia and
Moravia, part of the modern-day Czech Republic, to Savan-
nah, GA in 1735. In 1740 they moved on to Bethlehem and
Nazareth, PA. By 1753, they were looking for more land for their expanding communities which led
them to North Carolina. Salem became the focal point for a nearly 100,000-acre tract of land which
became know as Wachovia. Obviously, this was the perfect place for a BMW inspired adventure.
Once again, we had a terrific breakfast courtesy of Sean Beach at Leith BMW which we enjoyed
in the warm, dry, showroom while we watched the torrential rain lash down the parking lot. By the
time we wrapped up our drivers meeting, we had 9 cars and 16 people ready to (continued on page 6)
MEMBERSHIP CORNER
This month, we’d like to give a warm Tarheel wel- ties, and welcome the opportunity to get to know
come to 75 new and returning members and as- you better at some of these events. We encourage
sociate members. This brings our total chapter you to contact your Area Coordinator to find out
membership to 3027! Our membership is the life- about local dinner meetings and other ways to get
blood of the Club. Without your participation, there involved in YOUR club. Come join us, you’ll have a
would be no Club. We offer a wide variety of activi- great time!
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PAUL HOECKE Notes from the road
Road Hazards
A local TV station, here in the Triangle area, pickups traveling along the exact same path, it’s
likes to spice up their traffic reports with a feature bound to crumble in spots. Especially this time
they call ‘Things that Drive you CRAZY’ or some- of year when the freeze-thaw cycle does its thing.
thing to that effect. It isn’t always about traffic, It’s elementary physics. So, you kinda accept it
but it typically is because, let’s face it, traffic is a for what it is. You keep a sharp lookout for these
rich source of material. The driving habits one en- mini sinkholes, avoid them, and hope DOT will fill
counters on our highways and byways leave a lot them in, sooner or later.
to be desired. And that’s putting it mildly. What I am talking about, though, is the dents
Naturally, the reports kinda resonate with me, in the pavement one sees around manhole cov-
seeing as how the antics I see drivers perpetrate ers, water main access lids and the like. I suspect
during my daily drive-abouts can be pretty hair you’re familiar with them, but I guess you’ll let me
raising. In truth, though, this isn’t news to me. I add my two cents’ worth to this topic.
find these reports merely entertaining, affirming True, some of these dents are shallow depres-
if you will, because I’ve seen it all by now. With all sions which won’t jar you and your car any worse
the mileage I’ve accumulated behind the wheel – than a minor speed bump. But many are deep –
enough to make it to one of the outer planets and deep enough to send your suspension crashing
back, if BMWs were starships, which unfortunately full travel, maybe even blow a tire if you’re going
they’re not, so far – I’ve probably witnessed just fast enough. And the worst thing about them
about every witless stunt a driver can come up is, they appear to be permanent. You know, like
with. that’s the way things ought to be.
Which is why they don’t drive me crazy. I just Seems to me, the folks who do the paving
know they’re gonna do it, and I’m prepared. (or repaving as the case may be) could do a bet-
I don’t get mad. I just grin to myself and think ter job smoothing the road surface around these
’there you go again’ as I hang back and watch craters. I mean, paved streets are supposed to be
them do it. Oh, I’ll vent, here and there – but only an improvement over gravel and dirt roads, right?
within the safe confines of my car, of course. It’s But no; it appears that putting down a new layer
guaranteed to defuse any hint of road rage I might of asphalt on top of the old one without raising
feel otherwise. (Trust me, a pithy epithet, like the manhole cover to the same level is accepted
‘Thanks for not signaling, Dickhead’, does won- protocol. Who knows; maybe doing it right isn’t in
ders for one’s peace of mind.) DOT’s budget? Or is it just laziness? Whatever the
There is, however, one thing that can drive me reason, it’s apparently something we’re supposed
up the wall, and it’s not drivers. It’s Potholes. Spe- to live with all year round. (Sheesh!)
cifically, not the ‘natural’ kind but the manmade Of course, locals like me know where these
ones. crevasses are, at least when they’re on roads we
Now, I know that pavement isn’t eternal. frequently use. It’s like having a mental map of
With all the pounding from overweight SUVs and these mine fields; it allows us to avoid these DOT-
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sanctioned pits by straddling them. Or executing
a quick slalom if it’s a case of several pits in suc- 2020 Tarheel Chapter
cession. And though these maneuvers may scare
the dickens out of oncoming drivers, I’d say it’s no Board Election Results
big deal compared to what crashing into one of The results of our 2020 Tarheel Chapter BMW
these holes can do to your sports suspension or CCA Board elections are in - congratulations and
fancy (and expensive) tires. a big thanks to the entire Board for all you do for
But woe betide the blithely unaware out-of- the Chapter!
town or, more likely, out-of-state driver. Like for
instance: Last week, as I was on NC 54 in Durham, Your Board for 2020:
heading to my Gang of Six breakfast confab, I saw
an SUV with Virginia tags shred a tire after hitting President - Paul Dunlevy
not one but two of these manmade potholes in *Vice President - April Curtis
succession! Luckily for the driver, it happened just Secretary - Karen Seymour-Blood
some hundred yards from a Mr. Tire shop. (‘Nuff *Treasurer - Andy Barbee
said.) *Editor - Bob Blood
Yeah, I know; some of you may feel I’m stir- Membership Chairman - Jonathan Strine
ring up a tempest in a teapot. But I can’t help Activities Chairman - Brenda Dunlevy
wondering how that Virginia driver felt about his *Custodian - Danny Staley
encounter with North Carolina roads. I mean,
we’re supposed to be known as the Good Roads (* 2020 election, others up for election in
State. It now appears the phrase should say ‘Used 2021)
to Be’.
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CLUB RACING REPORT
BY PAUL HOECKE
Road Atlanta Preview; BWR Starts Two at Daytona
Hello again, fellow club racing fans. local hot shoes compete. After all, success in the
True, it may still be winter in our neck of the season just past is a terrific incentive to go for it
woods, but local track warriors aren’t about to again in this one.
sit on their hands. In fact, as you read this, they What’s more, with no other CR events sched-
are prepping for the East Coast opener of the uled in the East until the big race at VIR just
2020 BMW CCA Club Racing (CR) season – the some six weeks later, the Road Atlanta contest
Peachtree Chapter-hosted race at Road Atlanta, is a great way to sort out cars for the speed fest
scheduled to kick off the last weekend of this on our home track. Which is why we for one will
month. be ‘watching’ it unwind, in comfort. on race hero.
If you’re planning to be there to watch the It’s not as gripping as seeing the race live, but it
race, you may find the Braselton, GA circuit beats waiting for the results to be published.
something of a challenge; we admittedly feel the Well, that’s about all we can say at this point
layout is somewhat less spectator-friendly than about local CR activities. Likewise, there’s only a
our home track’s, VIR. But for club racers from all bit more news about the local pro scene. Namely,
over the country, it’s been a popular venue for as BimmerWorld Racing (BWR) and their return to
long as we’ve been covering CR. Small wonder the 2020 IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge (IMPC)
that early bird members of our local racing fam- series.
ily have been signing up for this three-day event As previously reported, BWR is fielding two
(Feb. 28-March 1) since before the arrival of the cars in this year’s series, the No.82 M4GT4 once
New Year. (By the way, you can trust us about it again with team owner James Clay and co-driver
being three days; after all, 2020 is a leap year, lest Devin Jones at the wheel, and the No.80 M4GT4
we forget.) driven by BWR veteran Nick Galante and new
Of course, this report is coming out several team addition Dillon Machavern, whose credits
weeks before race day, so we won’t have results include several successful IMPC drives with other
for you until next month. Nor do we currently teams. From where we sit, it sure looks like a
have more than a small sampling of the entries. strong lineup.
What we can report though is that, as of our filing Their first test came at the very end of last
deadline, those entries represented nine classes, month (Jan. 24) in Round One of the series at
and that the entries in three of the classes, C- Daytona. However, that four-hour race also ran
Mod, Spec E36 and Spec E46, included local hot long after our current filing deadline. And our
shoes. favorite way of catching the action live, streamed
Now, we know that several of our racers did on IMSA/tv, was unavailable in the U.S. So, yep,
quite well last season – enough so (in our opin- you’ll have to wait for BWR’s results here in our
ion) to be contenders for 2019 class champion- next report as well. By then (mid-March), the
ships. To date, we haven’t seen any official an- team will be gearing up for Round Two at Sebring.
nouncements about that, and our crystal ball is Meanwhile, be careful out there, and please
still kinda cloudy on that score as well. However, try to keep it between the ditches with the shiny
we’ll venture a wild guess and say that this Road side up.
Atlanta race is likely to see most of those same
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Mash Up at the Nasher!
The Nasher Art Museum and Sarah Duke Gardens
• What: A trip to The Bull City to catch the art, the botanical beauty and the Best
Burgers that Ol’ Durham has to offer.
• When: Depart on Saturday, February 8th, 2020 at 10:00am. Come early for coffee
at 9:00am, courtesy of Leith BMW!
• Where: Departure from Leith BMW, 5603 Capital Blvd, Raleigh, NC 27616.
• Objective: A blast west to explore some of sites, the sounds and the tastes of The
Bull City. Amazing art both inside and out, capped off with some craft eats and
brews. Lunch at the Bull City Burger and Brewery, 107 E Parrish St, Durham, NC
• Duration: Figure 6-8 hours including driving.
• Contact Information: For details, connect with Rob McIsaac at
Raleigh.BMWCCA.Activities@gmail.com or 919-880-8012.
TARHEEL CHAPTER 2020
Feb 8 Mash up the Nasher-Durham, NC Robert McIsaac 919-880-8021 Raleigh.BMWCCA.Activities@gmail.com
Feb 9 Pine Knoll Shores Aquarium Emerals Isle, NC Alex Kordis 757-818-0888 alexkordis@tarheelbmwcca.org
Mar Korman Open House
Mar 7 Drive to 82nd Airborne Museum Fayetteville, NC Robert McIsaac 919-880-8021 Raleigh.BMWCCA.Activities@gmail.com
Mar 18-21 *12 Hours of Sebring-Sebring, Fla sebringraceway.com
Mar 21 Annual Meeting & Banquet Charlotte, NC Brenda Dunlevy 336-996-3149 bedunlevy@icloud.com
Mar 28 Sylvan Heights Bird Park Scotland Neck, NC Alex Kordis 757-818-0888 alexkordis@tarheelbmwcca.org
Apr 2-3 BimmerWorld Club Race School VIR, Alton, Va Mike Hinkley clubracing@tarheelbmwcca.org
Apr 3-5 BMW CCA Club Race VIR, Alton, Va Mike Hinkley clubracing@tarheelbmwcca.org
Apr 4 BMW CCA Club Race Outing VIR, Alton, Va Jon Strine jstrine@vexate.net
Apr 4-5 Corral at Charlotte Spring Autofair CMS, NC Chris Webber 704-906-8876 Christopher.Webber@tarheelbmwcca.org
Apr 18 Hillsborough Calling-Hillsbrough, NC Robert McIsaac 919-880-8021 Raleigh.BMWCCA.Activities@gmail.com
Apr 23-26 Spring HPDS-VIR Full Course Phil Antoine Details and Registration on MotorsportReg
May 1-2 Easels in the Gardens-Edenton, NC Robert McIsaac 919-880-8021 Raleigh.BMWCCA.Activities@gmail.com
May 2-3 ///M Day at Performance Center Greer, SC Details and Registration on MotorsportReg
May 14-17 The Vintage Asheville, NC Scott Sturdy http://www.atthevintage.com/event-schedule/
May 25 Spring VIR Charity Laps-VIR Robert McIsaac 919-880-8021 Raleigh.BMWCCA.Activities@gmail.com
Jun 6 Bimmers Tossing Clay-Seagrove, NC Robert McIsaac 919-880-8021 Raleigh.BMWCCA.Activities@gmail.com
Jun ///M Day at Performance Center
Jun 26-28 Summer HPDS-VIR North Course Phil Antoine Details and Registration on MotorsportReg
Jul 9-12 Trip to Amazing Asheville-Asheville, NC Robert McIsaac 919-880-8021 Raleigh.BMWCCA.Activities@gmail.com
* Not a Tarheel BMW CCA sponsored event
ON THE COVER:
roll. A quick blitz out to Alamance County to meet our “most interesting adventures in BMWs” which
two more BMW’s and three more of the Bavar- set off a chain reaction of stories. We also talked
ian faithful allowed us to execute a smooth “pit about upcoming adventures and new BMW design
stop” by driving through a rest area at a “modest cues. For example, whose idea was it to make the
pace”. Combined with a group from Charlotte, instrument cluster the same shape as the grill
that brought our car tally for the day to 15 which ... and to make the tachometer run backwards?
helped to explain the crush of two dozen folks the Clearly no performance drivers were consulted
briefly overwhelmed the registration desk at the on that engineering marvel! Of course, the B58
village entrance. engine at the heart of things like the X3M40 and
As if by magic, the weather got better as we M340 is a completely different story; simply bril-
approached Winston-Salem which meant that our liant in every possible way.
time in Old Salem was conducted in a completely After lunch, we headed out on another walk-
umbrella-free environment. With the sun peeking about in The Village. This led to return visit to The
through the clouds and trees, it was a magical Bakery where we collected a wide array of stru-
time to walk across the covered bridge and back dels, cookies and breads that we plan on enjoying
into the middle 19th century. The band playing over the course of the coming week.
holiday-themed music created a very Currier and With the shadows getting longer we realized
Ives vibe to the whole thing too. that it was time saddle up again and head back
The holidays are a busy time in the village, to The Triangle. We had to “make time” so a blast
which meant that we faced a long line to get into down the Interstate was in order. And a lovely ride
The Tavern, a local place promising German fare. it was, with the sunset providing a spectacular
We marked time with strategic visits to other pinkish-orange glow on the clouds blanketing the
shops in the area including the bakery, the joiner horizon. It was a great ride back and a terrific
(wood worker) and the gunsmith. Multiple gift way to end the 2019 driving season. Plenty of new
shops stops were also on the itinerary. adventures await on the other side of the year-end
Lunch was (finally!) ready to be served after holidays and, since we became members of the
a wait of an hour or so ... and it was worth being Moravian Village Experience, a return to Old Sa-
patient. Plenty of great things to choose from to lem is definitively in the cards. In the meantime,
eat and drink, including hot cider and traditional safe travels and remember to keep the greasy side
Bavarian pretzels. No complaints on any of it! down! -Robert McIsaac
The lunch discussions were varied and wide-
ranging. A new member of the group asked about
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Bimmers, Beemers and Bacon… Rejoice!
December 8th dawned chilly and clear, the choices for the day. This was complemented by
perfect time to get the Bavarians out of the barn an endless flow of fresh biscuits and bottomless
early for a spirited blitz to breakfast. Chilly prob- cups of coffee, which made for a festive morning
ably is a bit of an understatement, actually. Once indeed.
the M3 was out in the driveway, it was only a Discussions of cars and holiday plans were
matter of moments before the dreaded “ding” the focus for the day. One of the “BMW’s” in the
occurred, indicating that the magic moment had group looked suspiciously like a vintage 1987
arrived when the temperature had fallen below Porsche 944 … which is a new project ride for one
37 degrees. Then it kept on falling, all the way to of our esteemed group. This, of course, led to a
24! No wonder the ride was a little “choppy” as wide-ranging conversation about the joys of own-
the big, sticky, Mi- ing “analog era”
chelin’s warmed up. cars and the po-
Everything happens tential challenges
more slowly when of owning vehicles
looking up at the that require parts
freezing point on a made of “unobta-
morning perilously nium”. From there
close to winter’s ar- we wandered into
rival. a discussion on
The good the excitement
news was that it of ice racing that
really was bright some of us en-
and clear, and the joyed in younger
“meats” warmed up days, including the
quickly, allowing best ways to check
for a spirited jaunt on the thickness of
across Johnston the ice. Sending a
and Wake counties friend out in their
on our way into The Farmer’s Market driveway. By parent’s Country Squire first was NOT the pre-
the time we got there, the sun was up, and the ferred method, of course.
temperatures were beginning to climb a bit, al- All too soon, the ever diligent and attentive
lowing for some festive networking while we wait- staff at the Farmer’s Market Restaurant was de-
ed for the chime at 8am indicating it was “time to livering the checks and moving on to the steady
open the gates”. Right at the point Mickey’s big flow of new customers gracing the front door. We
hand was pointed Due North, the grounds crew abandoned the tables reluctantly and headed on
arrived and allowed the assembled masses to pa- out to the parking lot for some added tire kick-
rade on through. ing and story swapping. By now of course the
By the time we strolled past the Giant Pig and temperatures were racing northward themselves
the John Deere, and got all settled in our prime … 40’s on the way home … 50’s by noon. A great
seating position, we have 9 cars in the lot … and way to spend a terrific morning: good friends,
16 hungry Bavarian Faithful ready to explore the food and fun go perfectly with a squadron of Bril-
menu. Monster Pancakes, French Toast, Country liant Bavarians. Perfect capstone to an awesome
Ham, Fresh Sausage and a variety of special Om- weekend … -Robert McIsaac
elet dishes framed the majority of the fine dining
December Dinner Offers a Big End to a Terrific
2019
December’s dinner coincided with a warm and July: Second Annual Hundred Dollar Hamburger
rainy evening that was in the direct run-up to the in Carthage
Year End holidays. Even with the precipitation August: Dunn Run to the General William Lee
and the holiday traffic, we still had an impressive Museum
showing of 12 Bimmers and 19 of the BMW faith-
ful at North Raleigh’s Farina Neighborhood Italian September: Blowing Through Blowing Rock
restaurant. We made quick work of the tire kicking
and story swapping in the garage, then headed up October: Bimmers to the Zoo in Asheboro!
to check out the warmth generated by the pizza
ovens. This was also an opportunity to accelerate December: Two for the month! Pearl Harbor Me-
into the turn near the “adult beverage provision- morial on the USS North Carolina and a trip to
ing station” and continue sharing new car stories the Moravian Village in Old Salem
while the staff did their normal outstandingly ef-
ficient job of taking orders and getting the festive This was also an opportunity to say thanks to
Tarheel revelers settled in for the evening. a number of people and organizations that have
And a festive evening it was! Rather than our made this a very special year. Of particular note,
normal review of the upcoming calendar, this was a big “two thumbs up” to Sean Beach and Leith
a chance to have a bit of a retrospective on all the BMW … and to Dan Conner and the Bimmer Per-
places we’ve been through the year … the din- formance Center … both of whom have provided
ners we’ve shared … and the adventures shared. significant support to the club and club members
Beyond the monthly dinners and the quarterly for many years now.
breakfasts, our list of “target spots” included the 2020 offers more of the same with a full cal-
following places which were all covered in picto- endar for the year a few short steps away from be-
rial reviews covered during appetizers! By month ing completed!
we visited: Of course, a dinner wouldn’t be complete
without a big Happy Birthday celebration. For
January: “Slam to Durham” for the Duke Home- this month, it was Stacy Mason’s turn as the tar-
stead get of our affection. Yvonne made the experience
extra special with a butter smooth layer cake with
February: Bentonville Battlefield and Microbrew- devilishly smooth chocolate icing that sported
ery Adventure in Smithfield enough candles to represent a reasonable ap-
proximation for something that would cause a
March: Cool Cruise to Edenton rollout for Smokey the Bear. After the flames were
quenched, a rousing chorus of “Happy Birthday”
April: OBX Cruising to Atlantic Beach and Beau- was raised bringing the event to a festive close.
fort Back in the garage, the firing of the Bimmers
for the trip home raised another form of chorus.
May: New Bern on The Sound Rolling out into the drying evening, it put an ex-
clamation point on what has been a great driving
June: West Virginia Weekend Adventure to Ride season and highlighted all the great things to
Steam Engines and Hunt Apexes look forward to. -Robert McIsaac
8 TARHEEL CHAPTER FOOTNOTES http://www.tarheelbmwcca.orgStar Struck Bimmers!
2020 arrived with unseasonably warm tem- Butner, we headed over toward Stagville, part of a
peratures in North Carolina’s Triangle Area, which circumnavigation of Durham which landed us in
was very good news indeed. Unfortunately, Janu- a public parking deck close to the UNC campus
ary 4th dawned gray and very, very wet, making about two minutes ahead of schedule. We were
the first drive of the year destined to be a “puddle greeted on our arrival on Franklin Street by bril-
jumper”. The best news, of course, was that it liant sunshine, making one wish the Ray Bans
wasn’t snowing or icy, weren’t in the other car.
just dramatically damp, Nevertheless, a pleasant
which made for a per- walk to the Top of the Hill
fectly fine background for ensued, where were right
a day of adventure. Once on time to open the joint.
again, the Leith BMW Thirty minutes later it was
team offered up a great jammed with Tarheel fans!
breakfast and coffee at A great lunch allowed
the starting line … and us to explore a wide array
by the time we had the of culinary treats, includ-
driver’s meeting rolling, ing Bavarian pretzels, and
we had a grand total of a terrific selection of local
15 cars, along with 25 of brews. The stout and pilsner
the Bavarian faithful, ready for some action. offerings were particularly well regarded. After
The target for the day’s adventure was the lunch we headed to the planetarium, which was
Morehead Planetarium on the campus of the
Discover Your
University of North Carolina. As it turned out,
however, the weather wasn’t the only thing be-
Personal Mechanic
yond our control. The Tarheel basketball team’s
schedule was something we failed to investigate
… which meant that an evening game promised
to turn downtown Chapel Hill into a sea of round-
Steve Wood
ball fans early in the afternoon. No problem, 30+ Years of Experience
however, since we changed our schedule to hit the
Top of the Hill microbrewery for lunch BEFORE CERTIFICATION/TRAINING: Degree in
Auto Repair from Forsyth Technical Com-
we headed for our celestial adventures. Good munity College, factory trained in Porsche
plan. and Audi
With a break in the rain appearing on queue SPECIALTY: BMW, Porsche, Audi, VW,
at 10am, we headed for the Bimmers, spun the Volvo and Mercedes-Benz
Roundels and were off hunting for apexes and PERSONAL: Married, 3 Children, Grand-
proper two-lane country roads. As the crow flies, father of 4
the trip from Leith BMW to the planetarium can
be accomplished in about 35 minutes. That route
was not on our itinerary, however. A 90-minute
jaunt took us north to get into the hill country
around Falls Lake. While the dampness damp-
5316 W. Market Street • Greensboro, NC 27409
ened the speeds a bit, the ride up in that part of www.foraccents.com • swood@foraccents.com
the world is still beautiful. After a jag through T - (336) 294-2137 • F - (336) 852-679582nd Airborne Museum
Bimmers Jumpin’ to Fort Bragg!
• What: Third drive of the year! A cruise to the Fayetteville to see a special site to
dedicated to the contributions of the Army’s 82nd Airborne Division.
• When: Depart on Saturday, March 7th at 10am. Come early for coffee at 9am!
• Where: Departure from the Starbucks parking lot at the White Oak Shopping Center in
Garner. Feel free to come any time after 9 for tire kickin', story tellin' and coffee.
Address for Starbucks is 180 Cabela Drive Garner, NC 27529
• Should arrive at the museum around 11:30 (C-6841, 5108 Ardennes St, Fort Bragg, NC).
• Objective: Visiting a very special museum by BMW … including a stop for lunch at the
Mash House Brewing Company, 4150 Sycamore Dairy Rd, Fayetteville, NC 28303
• Duration: Figure 5-7 hours including driving.
• Contact Information: For details, connect with Rob McIsaac at
Raleigh.BMWCCA.Activities@gmail.com or 919-880-8012.
offering AAA members a BOGO (buy one, get one of the memorabilia and history of UNC’s role in
free) deal. We’d lined up for a mid-afternoon manned space program. Apparently 62 astro-
show which offered a dramatic tour of our planet nauts destined to be part of the Mercury, Gemini
earth, along with a great lesson on star gazing and Apollo missions sat in the same places we
and planet spotting. Be- occupied today as they
tween getting the tickets were learning “celestial
and the actual show, navigation” for their
however, we had an missions around earth
hour to burn off, which and on to the moon.
provided a brilliant op- Cool stuff on oh-so-
portunity for a quick tour many levels.
of the UNC campus. In After the end of
addition to the Wishing the show it was time to
Well and the Carolina head toward home. The
Inn, this gave us another throngs of basketball
chance to stroll past the faithful were building
coffee shops on Frank- quickly as we saddled
lin (site of many post-game celebrations for the up the Bimmers and headed across town. Sun-
aforementioned basketball team). We rolled back shine and dry roads made for a pretty and spirited
into the planetarium just in time for the Really ride back to “the barn”. A great time was had by
Big Show. all, making for a great start to a new driving sea-
Star gazing was terrific, as was seeing some son! -Robert McIsaac
10 TARHEEL CHAPTER FOOTNOTES http://www.tarheelbmwcca.orgPine Knoll Shores Aquarium
and Fort Macon
• What: An adventure filled drive to the Crystal Coast to see underwater creatures, enjoy brunch, and if desired,
inspect a historic fort. This is a family friendly event all of us can enjoy!!
• Aquarium Admission: Senior and Military-$11.95, Adult-$12.95, Child (3-12)-$10.95
• When: Sunday, February 9th
• Where: Departure Dunkin’ Donuts parking lot at 1725 W. Arlington Blvd, Greenville at 9:00 AM. Come early for
tire kickin’ and coffee. A rendezvous in New Bern will be established once knowing attendees’ points of origin.
• Objective: A great brunch at the Island Grille, 401 Money Island Dr. Atlantic Beach, before pushing off for the
aquarium, Fort Macon, or both.
• Duration: Figure 2 hours of driving each way. Plan on arriving at the Island Grille by 11:00 AM. Anticipate to
be home between 6 and 7pm.
• Contact Information: For details, connect with Alex Kordis at alexkordis@tarheelbwmcca.org or 757-818-0888.
• http://www.ncaquariums.com/pine-knoll-shores
• https://www.islandgrillenc.com
• https://www.ncparks.gov/fort-macon-state-park/home
Sylvan Heights Bird Park
and Picnic Lunch
• What: A day enjoying a picnic lunch in the park while viewing waterfowl from around the world plus
other birds of the feather. This is a family friendly event all of us can enjoy!!
• Admission; Senior-$11, Adult-$12, and Child (3-12)-$9, plus NC tax.
• When: Saturday, March 28th
• Where: Departure Dunkin’ Donuts parking lot at 1725 W. Arlington Blvd, Greenville at 10:00am. Come
earlier for tire kickin’ and coffee.
• Objective: Don your bird watching gear, pack a picnic basket full of delectables, and lets have a great
time socializing and sharing a meal. Afterwards lets stroll along leisurely through the park.
• Duration: Figure 1-2 hours of driving each way. Plan on arriving at the park at 11:00am. Anticipate to
be home between 4 and 5 pm.
• Contact Information: For details, connect with Alex Kordis at alexkordis@tarheelbwmcca.org or
757-818-0888.
• https://shwpark.comSo, You Think You’re a Car Guy
Those of us in our club share a deep interest points for each correct answer – and if you score
in all things BMW, but how many of us are truly above 80 percent, you are a true “Car Guy” (or
“car guys” (or “car persons”, to be Politically Cor- “Car Person”). Yes, I know many of these ques-
rect)? I’ve lived, slept, and breathed cars since I tions refer to things before many of you all were
was old enough to make “vroom-vroom” sounds born – but some of them go back before my time,
while sitting behind the wheel of my grandfa- too. This will be challenging for everyone, but I’d
ther’s 1948 Packard Deluxe. Over the years, I’ve bet there’s a lot of us who remember cars back
read, listened, and learned first-hand a great when the tires were skinny and the drivers were
deal of facts/trivia about cars in general. I came fat (and we liked it that way!) - for that group of
up with this list of 50 questions off the top of us, this should bring back some fond memories of
my head and did not have to look anything up when the world was a much simpler place and the
on the Internet for the answers. Can you do the only thing “tweet” referred to was either a bird or
same? C’mon, now...no cheating! Give yourself 2 a whistle:
1 -- What fuel delivery system was used in all cars before fuel injection became the standard?
2 -- In what year was the first Chevrolet small-block V8 introduced into production?
3 -- How many cylinders did the engine in the original C1 Corvette have in 1953 and 1954?
4 -- What was the displacement (in cubic inches) of the original Chevy small-block V8?
5 -- What was the displacement of the small-block Ford V8 used in the original Shelby Cobra proto-
type?
6-- What two parts are connected to the float in a downdraft carburetor to regulate the fuel level in the
float bowl?
7 -- What electronic instrument was used to set ignition timing prior to the advent of electronic engine
monitoring and control?
8 -- What car was known by the nickname “Deuce”?
9 -- Prior to the introduction of overhead-valve design, where were the valves located in most car en-
gines?
10 -- What was the first year for the Ford Mustang to have a 4-cylinder engine as standard equipment?
11 -- In what year was the Chevrolet Impala first introduced?
12 -- The was used to set the ignition points in a non-electronic ignition system (2
possible answers)?
13 -- What three components were the major parts replaced in a “minor tune up” of an engine before
computerized electronic ignitions became prevalent? (hint: two begin with the letter “p”)
14 -- In what year did Ford introduce the “column shift” in its cars and how many speeds did the stan-
dard transmission have?
15-- What single ignition component provided the required voltage to fire an engine’s spark plugs in
engines prior to the turn of the 21st century?
16 -- What are the three main components of a normal (non-racing) clutch as used with a manual
transmission?
17 -- What is the purpose of the “throwout bearing”?
18 -- What type of brakes were used prior to the adoption of disc brakes?
12 TARHEEL CHAPTER FOOTNOTES http://www.tarheelbmwcca.org19 -- What British firm developed a dual-overhead-cam version of the Chevrolet Vega engine in the 1970s? 20 -- What three model years of Chevrolet cars does the word “stovebolt” refer to? 21 -- What two versions of a 426-cu. in. Chrysler V8 were produced in the 1970s? 22 -- What American Motors car competed in the Trans-Am racing series? 23 -- What team owner did driver Mark Donohue work for and what two cars did he drive? 24 -- How many cylinders did the engine of the typical “Indy Roadster” of the 1950s and 60s have? 25 -- What does the term “Offy” refer to? 26 -- What three American production cars were named after fish (manufacturer and model)? 27 -- What Chrysler car model was named after a famous Spanish explorer? 28 -- Where is a “Bendix spring” located? 29 -- What manufacturer produced a “quick-change” rear-end that permitted changing of the final drive ratio by removing one cover from the assembly? 30 -- What type of springs were used on the rear axle of most American cars prior to the adoption of coil springs? 31 -- What is the term that refers to the part of a carburetor where the diameter of the throat narrows down and then widens out again? 32 -- What part was used to control the fuel mixture in a carburetor? 33 -- What do the terms “Carter AFB” and “Holley Double-Pumper” have in common? 34 -- What car model produced in the 1970s had a model named “Swinger”? 35 -- What famous driver was nicknamed “the Wee Scot” and how many F1 World Championships did he win? 36 -- What German car of the 1950s had doors that earned it a nickname because of their similarity to a seabird? 37-- In what make of car did Bernd Rosemeyer die while attempting a land speed record in 1938? 38 -- In what decade did the catalytic converter appear on all American cars? 39 -- How many cylinders are in a Mazda RX-7 engine? 40 -- What is the term for a valvetrain that does not use springs to close the valves? 41 -- What engine component do the terms “lift” and “duration” refer to? 42 -- Which cylinder’s plug wire is used to check an engine’s ignition timing? 43 -- What does “TDC” stand for? 44 -- In what decade did the first non-front-engined Indy car appear and who was its manufacturer? 45 -- What car owner campaigned the first non-piston-engined entry at Indianapolis? 46 -- In what racing venue did Fireball Roberts, Fred Lorenzen, and Junior Johnson participate? 47 -- How many cylinders did the engine of the Porsche 917 have? 48 -- What make and model of sedan in the late 1950s had a retractable rear window? 49 -- How many volts did the electrical system of most cars have prior to 1955? 50 -- What component provided electrical current to keep a car’s battery charged prior to the adoption of the alternator?
ANSWERS: 42 -- Cylinder 1 1 -- Carburetion 43 -- Top Dead Center 2 -- 1955 44 -- 1960s, Lotus (or Brabham or Weismann) 3 -- 6 45 -- Andy Granatelli (the STP turbine car) 4 -- 265 46 -- “Stock Car”, later known as NASCAR 5 -- 260 47 -- 12 6 -- Needle and seat 48 -- Mercury Turnpike Cruiser 7 -- Timing Light 49 -- 6 8 -- 1932 Ford Model B 50 -- Generator 9 -- Engine block 10 -- 1974 Now – for those of you who scored above 80 11 -- 1962 percent without using a Smart Phone or other 12 -- Dwell meter or feeler gauge connected device – congratulations – you are part 13 -- Points, plugs, condenser of an elite group who can call themselves true 14 -- 1940, 3 automotive aficionados (no, don’t look that one 15 -- Coil up on your “device”. You probably also remember 16 -- Flywheel, pressure plate, clutch disk what STP, Bardahl and Rislone were used for, as 17 -- To release the clutch well as bias-ply tires (remember the Firestone 18 -- Drum “Wide-Oval” series?), grease fittings, and “ethyl”. 19 -- Cosworth (Costin and Duckworth) I know of at least one other chapter member who 20 -- 1955-57 remembers what became known as the “poor 21 -- Hemi and wedge, referring to their cylinder- man’s Porsche” (due to its engine placement and head design design, not necessarily its handling or racing 22 -- Javelin prowess). What about “vent wings” and roll-up 23 -- Roger Penske, Camaro, and Javelin windows? Valve shims and mechanical lifters? 24 -- 4 Getting your brake “shoes” re-lined? Who of our 25 -- The Offenhauser DOHC 4-cylinder engine as ilk can ever forget the exhaust aroma of the very used in Indy cars first catalytic-converter-equipped cars? Unburnt 26 -- AMC Marlin, Corvette Sting Ray, and Plym- fuel smelled a whole lot better! Remember front outh Barracuda “bench” seats with that grab rope running across 27 -- DeSoto the seatback? If the driver had short legs, the 28 -- In the starter front passenger had better have them too! 29 -- Halibrand OK – there’s a lot to be said for our modern 30 -- Leaf rides with computers from one end to the other 31 -- Venturi and radios without vacuum tubes. Air condition- 32 -- Jet ing, while not so much a necessity in New Eng- 33 -- They are the names of four-barrel carbure- land where I’m from is VERY welcome down here tors where we live. I’m pretty happy with the state-of- 34 -- Dodge Dart the-art these days, but sometimes I miss being 35 -- Sir Jackie Stewart able to open the hood and do something other 36 -- Mercedes 300SL “Gullwing” than just admire the engine or change out the air 37 -- Auto-Union filter. Teaching my grandson about cars is going 38 -- 1970s to be quite different than when I was his age. He 39 -- None – it is a rotary engine probably already knows how to operate my GPS 40 -- Desmodromic better than I do. But I know for a fact, he’s gonna 41 -- Camshaft be one heck of a “Car Guy”! --Alan Greene
Hundred Dollar BBQ Run?
Chasing The (Alleged) Best BBQ in NC!
• What: A cruise to Carthage, NC, to the Pik ‘n Pig … a great opportunity for “Dinner and
an Air Show”. This is the place folks fly into with their planes for the aforementioned
$100 sandwich. It will be considerably less costly in a Bimmer … but no less fun!
• When: Depart on Saturday, August 15th at 10:00am. Come early for breakfast and/or
coffee at 9:00am!
• Where: Departure from the Starbucks at 180 Cabela Drive, Garner, NC 27529
• Objective: A great day, an awesome meal, a terrific show and some fascinating photo
ops. Pik ‘n Pig is located at 194 Gilliam McConnell Road, Carthage, NC 28327
• Duration: Figure 6+ hours including driving.
• Contact Information: For details, connect with Rob McIsaac at
Raleigh.BMWCCA.Activities@gmail.com or 919-880-8012.
Victory Junction Charity Laps 2020!
Turning $ Into Noise … With a Purpose
• What: Several times a year, VIR opens the gates to raise money for a great cause. Pay
just $25 for the opportunity to drive your own car on the historic 3.27-mile full course
for 15 minutes. In addition, all facilities at VIR will be open for your enjoyment..
• When: Monday, May 25th at 8:30am. Coffee at 8:30 … depart before 9.
• Where: Bimmer Performance Center … 3200 Spottswood St #102, Raleigh, NC 27615
• Who: Rob McIsaac is organizing the event.
• Objective: A great drive to see one of America’s historic race tracks … drive the track …
enjoy the facilities … and kick tires with friends. Dan Connor has offered coffee before
we depart from BPC. Great way to support some great causes.
• Duration: Figure 2 hours of driving each way.
• Contact Information: For details, connect with Rob McIsaac at
Raleigh.BMWCCA.Activities@gmail.com or 919-880-8012.Spring 2020 M Club Day
Big Fun @ BMW Performance Center!
What and Where:
• Each year, the Tarheel and National Capital BMWCCA Chapters sponsor major events at the BMW Performance
Center in Greer, South Carolina. These events give us access to the facilities and the instructors at a remarkable
location … at a deeply discounted price. This school is a special program designed by the Performance Center staff
specifically for our chapter members.
• The price covers the training sessions … and the use of current model ///M Cars for the event. M2’s, M3’s, M4’s
and M5’s were the highlight of the adventure in 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019. We expect more of the same for the
coming year. Best of all perhaps, is the opportunity to have a great learning and driving experience while using
someone else’s Gas, Tires and Oil!
• Remember the old adage that “no car is faster than a rental!”.
When:
• The spring event(s) are on May 2nd and May 3rd, 2020 (two separate events)
Next Steps
• Registration now open: msreg.com/Spring2020MClubDay
Contact Information: For details, connect with Rob McIsaac at Robert.McIsaac@tarheelbmwcca.orgBrilliant Blowing Rock!
NC Balloonfest, Boone and The Highlands All Await …
• What: A weekend adventure to Western NC to explore the fall beauty in the area. This is also a
chance to take in the NC Balloonfest, the Linville Gorge, Grandfather Mountain, Little Switzerland
and a bevy of brilliant sightseeing adventures that are waiting to be “unpacked”. Downtown
Blowing Rock has a great set of culinary and microbrewery adventures to also be explored! Dining
and Driving away across the Old North State heads west.
• When: Depart on Thursday, October 15, 2020 at 10:00am. Come early for coffee at 9:00am!
• Where: Departure from Leith BMW, 5603 Capital Blvd, Raleigh, NC 27616
• Objective: A fun and enjoyable weekend away that offers great driving, terrific food and some
fantastically interesting adventures … and fall foliage!
• Where to Stay: Hemlock Inn, 134 Morris St Box 422, PO Box 422, Blowing Rock, NC (828-295-7987).
The Inn at Ragged Gardens, 203 Sunset Dr, Blowing Rock, NC (828-295-9703). Green Park Inn, 9239
Valley Blvd, Blowing Rock, NC (828-414-9230). Many other options but don’t wait too long! Make
your own reservations for Thursday, Friday, Saturday nights.
• Duration: Depart on Thursday (10/15) morning … home on Sunday afternoon (10/18).
• Contact Information: For details, connect with Rob McIsaac at
Raleigh.BMWCCA.Activities@gmail.com or 919-880-8012.
Amazing Asheville!
Blue Ridge Parkway Means Weekend Adventure!!!
• What: A weekend venture to the mountain wilds of Western North Carolina! Highlights include
spectacular scenery, beautiful mountain roads, the vibe of Downtown Asheville and the chance to
visit Mount Mitchell. Great food and amazing adventures are just around the next bend! On a
clear day you can see The Smokey's!
• When: Depart on Thursday, July 9, 2020 at 10:00am. Come early for coffee at 9:00am!
• Where: Departure from Leith BMW, 5603 Capital Blvd, Raleigh, NC 27616
• Objective: A fun and enjoyable weekend away that offers great driving, terrific food and some
fantastically interesting adventures.
• Where to Stay: Goal is to be downtown. Best options are Kimpton Hotel Arras, Asheville, 7 Patton
Avenue, Asheville, NC, 866-539-9234 or he Aloft Hotel, 51 Biltmore Ave, Asheville, NC, 540-839-
5351. Make your own reservations for Thursday, Friday, Saturday nights.
• Duration: Depart on Thursday (7/9) morning … home on Sunday afternoon (7/12).
• Contact Information: For details, connect with Rob McIsaac at
Raleigh.BMWCCA.Activities@gmail.com or 919-880-8012.LOCAL SCENE
ASHEVILLE AREA DINNER Rocky Mt)
Date: Last Tuesday each month Date: 1st Saturday each month
Time: 6:30 pm Time: 8:30 a.m.
Where: Scullery Coffee House and Creamery
Where: Different Location Each Month 431 Evans St
Greenville, NC 27858
All BMW marques are welcome (cars, motorcycles, Email Alex Kordis for information at alexkordis@tar-
Mini, Rolls, etc.). heelbmwcca.org
Contact Chris Joyner at mrbimmer@fastmail.com for HURRICANE REGION AREA (New Bern, Jackson-
more information. ville, Morehead City)
CAPE FEAR AREA Contact Alex Kordis Area Cordinator for Down
Date: 4th Thursday each month East at alexkordis@tarheelbmwcca.org if you are
Time: 6:30 pm interested in joining them for meetings.
Where: Joyce NORTHERN MOUNTAIN AREA DINNER
1174 Turlington Ave #101 Date: 2nd Wednesday each month
Leland, NC 28451 Time: 6:30 p.m.
Where: Booneshine Brewery
Email Matt Sarkela for information at matt.sarke- 465 Industrial Park Drive
la@gmail.com. Boone, NC 28607
828-278-8006
CHARLOTTE AREA I DINNER
Date: 3rd Thursday each month Cost: Only what you eat and drink.
Time: 7 p.m. Contacts: John Cochrane (jgcochrane1968@gmail.
Where: WaldhornRestaurant com) or Mike Langley (michaelrlangley@aol.com)
12101Lancaster Hwy (Old Hwy 521)
Pineville,NC A fun gathering of BMW friends for a discussion of
(Locatednear Carolina Place Mall) all things car related.
(704) 540-7047
ROANOKE AREA
We’re still hanging out at the Waldhorn Restau- Date: 2nd Tuesday each month
rant on the third Thursday of each month. Contact Time: 7:00 p.m.
Chris Webber at H:(704) 523-9118 C: 704-906-8876 Where: Pizza Pasta Pit
or e-mail at christopher.b.webber@gmail.com 1713 Riverview Dr.
to RSVP. Please join us (great German food and Salem, VA 24153
beer). See you there!
Near corner of Electric Road and Apperson Drive.
CHARLOTTE AREA II
Date: 1st Thursday each month Contact JoElla John jjohnmcoupe@aol.com or Scott
Time: 6:30 p.m. Donaldson roanoke.tarheel.bmwcca@gmail.com for
Where: The Speedway Club at mor information.
Charlotte Motor Speedway
5555 Parkway S., 6th Fl, Concord NC SANDHILLS AREA
Please email Andy Barbee for more information at Date: 4th Wednesday each month
clt2thbmwcca@gmail.com or (704) 701-2294 Time: 7:p.m.
Where: ScrubOaks
DOWNEAST AREA BREAKFAST (Greenville, Wilson 5780 Ramsey St #108
18 TARHEEL CHAPTER FOOTNOTES http://www.tarheelbmwcca.orgFayetteville, NC 28311
Joyner’s EST. 1993
ScrubOaks is a contemporary american restaurant An Independent BMW Specialist
that also offers a great sports bar setting. Many reg-
ulars frequent the Kings Grant golf club and stop by
afterward for a meal. Wednesdays offer half off wine * Early and late model BMW’s
(bottle and glass)
(Call for motorcycle maintenance)
Contact Danny Miller for more information mperfor- * Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) or
mancelife@gmail.com
BMW Original parts
TRIAD AREA WEST DINNER (Winston-Salem)
Date: 2nd Tuesday each month * Many years of experience exclusively with
Time: 6:00 p.m. Drinks, 7:00 p.m. Dinner BMW repairs, maintenance, and modifi-
Where: Sixty Six Grill and Taphouse
3440 Frontis Street cations and race prep (Club events)
Winston-Salem 27103
* Latest Diagnostic Equipment
Please contact Marc Schatell for more information at Chris Joyner, Owner/Technician
marc@tarheelbmwcca.org
76 South Market Street
TRIAD AREA EAST DINNER (Greensboro)
Date: 1st Tuesday each month Asheville, NC 28801
Time: 5:30 p.m. (828) 398-0325 mrbimmer@fastmail.com
Where: Mac’s Speed Shop
1218 Battleground Ave Hours: 9:00 – 6:00 Monday through Friday
Greensboro, NC 27408
Please contact David Harrison for more information
david.harrison@outlook.com
TRIANGLE AREA DINNER (RALEIGH)
Date: 3rd Tuesday each month
Time: 6:00 p.m. Tire Kickin’, 7:00 p.m. Dinner
Where: Farina Neighborhood Italian
Lafayette Village
8450 Honeycutt Rd #100 The Triangle’s Choice For Auto
Raleigh Body
Please contact Robert McIsaac for more information
at raleigh.bmwcca.activities@gmail.com Locally Owned
TRIANGLE AREA DINNER (CHAPEL HILL) - NO JULY Family Operated
DINNER SCHEDULED Community Focused
Date: 1st Wednesday each month
Time: 6:00-6:45pm People arrive on the top floor
of the parking garage for car viewing and stories
6:45pm Walk to the restaurant for dinner Serving The Triangle For 30 Years
Where: Hickory Tavern (next to the Hampton Inn
www.thehickorytavern.com Kenny Hawkins Automotive
300 East Main Street, Carrboro 27510
605 Germantown Road
Please contact Jeff Krukin for more information at Raleigh, NC 27607
jeff@jeffkrukin.com
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1 used car cover. BavAuto www.the02group.org
BMW CARS FOR SALE: brand. Was originally used on
an E46 sedan, but then used The Z-Series Car Club of
1987 E30 Convertible Six on the E92 coupe. Just have America (ZSCCA) is a na-
Cylinder, Five Speed Manual to fold in the mirrors first. $55 tional special interest group of
1987 Delphin Grey BMW Stock air cleaner box for the BMWCCA dedicated to the en-
325i convertible; new tan top. N54 engine. Will sell it for $30 joyment of all Z-Series BMW’s.
Leather seats newly reup- plus $20 for shipping, $50 total. Several local groups are ac-
holstered. 2.5-liter inline-six, tive in VA and NC. Find us on
5-speed manual transmission; MISCELLANEOUS: Facebook, or at zscca.org
odometer reading 79,000. Re-
placed drive shaft, new battery, Tarheel Chapter BMW CCA
exhaust system, and more. Email List Join us online: The
$6,350; sledd@gmx.com or “list” provides a casual, online
text “BMW” to 919-219-9642; forum for chapter members to
serious inquiries only discuss BMW’s and BMW CCA
events and related topics of in-
BMW PARTS FOR SALE: terest to local members. Basi-
cally it’s a sort of electronic dis-
Items for N54 Engine New cussion board, almost anything
unless otherwise stated. Price is free game, as long as it has
includes shipping unless other- some connection to BMW’s (no
wise noted. Also I can deliver matter how remote the connec-
along the Raleigh/Durham/ tion might be).
Greensboro corridor. Accept To join the list surf on out to:
paypal, checks or cash. Call http://www.topica.com/lists/tar-
Mike at 910-650-2513
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