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Newsletter of the Hoosier BMW Car Club, Inc.

he Hoosier Chapter BMW CCA annual holidayparty will, again, be held at Cooper’s Hawk at 3815East 96th Street. On Saturday, December 13, theparty will be from 2 — 5. After a late lunch (or is it an early dinner?) we will hold our annual boardmeeting, elections and monthly meeting all in one shot. So there is no separate monthly meeting in December. After a fantastic lunch, for those interested, we will meet up at Morty’s Comedy Club for some laughs. The Hoosier BMW club will receive discounted tickets to Morty’s to see Clinton Jackson at 7:15.

Please R.S.V.P. for Cooper’s Hawk, as space is limited to 45 people, to cwdunlap@comcast.net.

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Scan with a QR reader for email sign-upCOVER: Cover photography courtesy of Chris Hennecy. Pirelli Concourse d’Elegance

at the 45th Annual BMWCCA Oktoberfest in Colorado. The shot was taken on the18th fairway of the Beaver Creek Golf Club. If you want to see more of this event goto https://vimeo.com/104914405.

By Chris DunlapChapter President/Hoosier BMW CCA

students had a great time. It’s events like these thatreally showed how great our member base is at helpingout. We had over 40 volunteers all pitching in to helppull this off. People were jumping onboard to helpout — new faces and familiar faces, it was fantastic. Itwas said that we had one of the best volunteer turnouts that anyone had seen in a long time! Thank youto everyone that helped make the event so great.

Aguayo, AlbertNoblesville, IN

Armatis, MatthewIndianapolis, IN

Auble, DavidIndianapolis, IN

Baker, RonIndianapolis, IN

Clodfelter, JonFisher, IN

Mitchell, Tim & BethBloomington, IN

Gardner, JeremyGreenwood, IN

Hildebrand, MarkCarmel, IN

Karlin, ChristopherIndianapolis, IN

Manis, JesseZionsville, IN

Mayer, GaryBrownsburg, IN

McClelland, BarryZionsville, IN

McKeown, DennisBrownsburg, IN

Mills, JeffCarmel, IN

Petrucci, MichaelFishers, IN

Ramsey, LeeMooresville, IN

Strange, AlvinNoblesville, IN

Taylor, NickCarmel, IN

www.reggiesmotorworks.com

1362 S. 10th StreetNoblesville, IN 46060

317.773.0074reggie@reggiesmotorworks.com

Specializing in the restoration and repair of vintage and late model BMW’s, European autos, and special interest vehicles.

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s 2014 nears an end, I’d like tothank all of the people that make thisclub so great. We have heard fromfolks that they would like to see moreevents and to that end, we will try toaccommodate that request. We do struggle in the winter months a little and tend to stick to indoor activities to avoid the weather (unless it’s in a safeparking lot). We are working to bring more varietywhile maintaining some of our more popular events,like our Putnam Park High Performance Driver’sSchool, so please plan to add that on your calendar!

After a long break, we finally we hosted a Tire RackStreet Survival event. This event goes right to our coremission — enhancing our driving pleasure while giving back to the community. The feedback we received was overwhelmingly positive and the

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he BMW Hoosier Chapter held its 6th annualOhio River Drive event in October of this year.Members who love this event know it is thelongest, one day drive this chapter does. This is thetime of the year when trees show their beautifulcolors and temperatures are perfect for driving.Everyone seemed up to the challenge. The routeoffers the best winding roads in Southern Indianato test the agility of your BMW. The Overlookrestaurant in Leavenworth, IN, was the lunch destination this year. It was a great place to take a break from the rigors of the morning drive, inthat it allowed us to partake in some good foodwhile we all swapped stories of our morning adventures on the road. The IN-66 Ohio Riverdriving experience is very popular and as long asit stays that way we hope to do it again next year.This year’s drive had some of the best color I haveseen in years, and I am looking forward to meetingnew members and catching up with the regularson the 2015 Ohio River Drive.

TBy Mert Zorlu

left my big socket and torque wrench at home. Butoddly enough, I took a new bearing nut and dustcover — why I did that I can't tell you. Fortunately,BMW of Bowling Green was in attendance also. Theguys at the dealership took care of us! Justin Hedlund

let me borrow his 42mm socket, 3/4" to 1/2" adapter, and a 250ft-lb capacity torquewrench to do the job properly! Fantastic!

There were some other mechanical monsters floatingaround — like when you don't rev match your downshifts all day long. Well, it eventually takes its toll on the friction material on the clutch. But no harmbecause O-Reilly has a large distribution center inNashville, Tennessee (and it's only 1:15 away) thatwas open until midnight, and they had a clutch instock!

All in all we all had a great weekend and survived the first club event at NCM. Be sure to watch theBluegrass BMW's website for their date in May of2015 to have some fun at NCM Motorsports Park!

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 news@hoosierbmw.com.

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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

Scan with a QR reader to join us on facebook.

“To enhance Hoosiers’ BMW experience through friendship,

education, and community outreach by providing our

members with the best experiences and events.”

EXECUTIVE BOARD AND DIRECTORSPresident: Chris Dunlap 317-328-1461Vice Pres: Reggie Stewart 317-524-8331Secretary: Steve Bailey 765-354-8154Treasurer: Susan Wilson 317-253-6607Director: Jerry Reamer 317-738-2658Director: 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: Reggie Stewart 317-524-8331

CHAIRPERSONSNewsletter Editor: Pam Clarino 317-896-9689Webmaster: Chris Dunlap 317-328-1461Membership : Kyle McGary 317-669-2553Driving Events: Chris Dunlap 317-328-1461

NOVEMBER5th Monthly Meeting at George’s — 6:30 p.m.

15th Reggie’s tech session — BG product demonstration — 10 a.m.

DECEMBER13th Holiday Party at Cooper’s Hawk 2 p.m. — 5 p.m. No

monthly membership meeting this month.

JANUARY7th Monthly Meeting at George’s — 6:30 p.m.

17th Duck Pin Bowling at Fountain Square — 7:00 P.M.

FEBRUARY4th Monthly Meeting at George’s — 6:30 p.m.

21st Chili Cookoff — location and time TBD

At the time of publication not all calendar events and dates were confirmed. Please check our website often for an updated calendar.

A social gathering will be held the third Wednesday of each month at 6:30PMat: Bazbeaux in CarmeL — 111 West Main Street. Free underground parkingis located just north of Main St. (131st) on 1st Ave. NW.

*Visit www.hoosierbmw.com for updates, additions and last-minute changes.

Scan with a QR reader to join us on twitter.

The following candidates are running for the positionslisted next to their names. Please vote for these individuals, or choose a write-in candidate. When completed, remove this ballot and mail to: HoosierBMW 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 Chris Rue Write-In_________________

Director at Large o Paul Queck Write-In_________________

Director at Large o Ben Younce Write-In_________________

Director at Large o Patrick Kiser Write-In_________________

Director at Large o Kyle McGaryr Write-In_________________

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few Hoosier BMW members made the trip toBowling Green, KY, to join our friends with the Bluegrass Chapter for the first club event at the NCM Motorsport Park on October 2 — 4. This track is 3.2miles long (when configured in Grand Course layout) and is fantastic! Friday began pretty gloomyas rain moved in, but it cleared up and the trackdried out for some great fun. Of course, the raincame back with a vengeance later in the day! Thenew pavement proved itself very tire friendly as all of our tires were smoothed out and looked like theywere new at the end of the day. The punishment thatPutnam Park does to your tires is magically erased atNCM. Too bad it does not add the tread back on tothem. Maybe they can work that part out!

So when you drive a car with 150,000 miles on it anddon’t know when thewheel bearings werechanged last, youmight want to justproactively replacethem. Around 4:00(central time — when everything wasalready closed) myleft front bearing decided to call it aday while I was flying around the track (luckily I felt something weirdand slowed down to a crawl). Fortunately, Zack Kettering, of ZackSpeed, was there. I called PelicanParts and had one (after some sweet talking)overnighted to the hotel, and Zack was able to getone overnighted to the track! While I was working onremoving the dead bearing, I heard a rattle of adiesel truck behind me — now since I told the trackworker where to send a Fed-Ex truck should one

show up — I wasvery hopeful to seeone when I turnedaround. I was inbusiness! Now thetool problem wasanother thing I hadto figure out Fridaynight. Figures, — I

ABy Chris Dunlap

the vehicle came from the assembly line or was upgradedafter it was delivered, Plus Sizing (also called “Inch-Up”sizing in other parts of the world) probably played a rolein its tire size choice. Plus Sizing allows tires and wheelsto make a fashion statement while providing a func-tional improvement.

Plus Sizing supports the premise that it’s important tomaintain the same overall tire diameter wheneverchanging tires and wheel sizes to ensure sufficientground clearance, appropriate driveline gearing and accurate speedometer readings. Large changes in overall tire diameter can alter the accuracy of thespeedometer as well as the effectiveness of anti-lockbraking system (ABS), traction control and vehicle stability system.

Using tires with shorter sidewalls also quickens steeringresponse and increases cornering stability. Combiningthem with larger diameter wheels makes it possible toproperly maintain the overall wheel and tire diameter,keeping odometer and speedometer changes negligible.

Plus Sizing’s biggest risks stem from accidental encounterswith potholes, curbs and debris on the road. Low profiletire sidewalls can be pinched more easily between theroad and the rim because shorter sidewalls cannot accommodate impact as well as taller sidewalls. Once avehicle has been Plus Sized, the driver has to try to goaround obstacles, rather than run over them.

Additionally, wide tires tend to float on loose surfacesand cannot process water as quickly as narrow tires. Thisreduces snow traction and hydroplaning resistancewhen driving on water-soaked highways.

Sourced from:http://blog.tirerack.com/blog/make-driving-fun/wider-tires-on-your-bmw-3-serieshttp://blog.bavauto.com/12240/bmw-and-mini-plus-sizing-wheels-and-tires/

hen it comes to upgrading a BMW’s or MINI’s performance, there are several areas you can tackle —horsepower, braking, lighting, styling, comfort, sound system, safety and more. For many enthusiasts, though,nothing brings out the best in a BMW or MINI and makesit more fun to drive than upgrading its handling. One ofthe easiest ways to upgrade handling…and looks…is to“plus size” the wheels and tires.

Seriously, if you want to really boost your BMW/MINI handling, consider “plus-sizing.” Using a wider size tire on the same wheel while maintaining the same overall diameter is known in the tire industry as “plus zero” sizing. Youcan also use a larger wheel withlower, wider tires which, in eithercase, puts more rubber on theroad (contact patch), giving the car better traction andimproved cosmetic appearance.

Here is a list of common plus zero sizes on two populargenerations of BMW 3 Series vehicles:

E36 (most 1992-1998 BMW 318i, 325i, 328i, 330i models):

• If you have factory 16” wheels with the Original Equipmentsize of 205/55R16, you can install 225/50R16 tires with noproblem. This is a very common upgrade and fits the wheelswell. The plus size maintains the correct overall diameterand load requirements. With this change, you’ll gain aboutan inch in tire width.

E46 (most 1999-2005 BMW 323i, 325i, 328i, 330i models):

• With the Original Equipment size of 205/55R16, you canuse the plus size of 225/50R16.

• Owners with the O.E. size of 225/45R17 you can plus sizeto either 235/40R17 or 235/45R17. With the 235/45R17 size,it's a fit in a vast majority of cases and typically only rubs on a lowered vehicle or a car with worn suspension components.

• For the Original Equipment size of 225/40R18, the plus sizeof 235/40R18 will work. This is also a case where the plus sizefits in the vast majority of cases and typically only rubs on alowered vehicle or a car with worn suspension components.

Large diameter wheels and wide, low profile tires go together and show up everywhere from America’s newcar showrooms to its roads, tracks and trails. So whether

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by Chris Dunlap

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Article written and compiled by Tim Rolfsen

“Plus-sizing” wheels and tires: What’s theright size?

“Plus-sizing” wheels andtires: What’s theright size?

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n Saturday, October 18th, we held a TRSS at Brownsburg High School to help younger drivers learncar control skills and improve situational awareness inan attempt to lower vehicle fatality rates for the 16 —19year old age bracket. Indiana was ranked #1 in the countrylast year for teen death rates. To help get us off that list,we hosted 26 kids on a chilly Saturday morning.

The morning began with an emergency braking exercisethat served as a “wake-up” drill. The point was to show the drivers that the day will be fun as well as educational. In addition to a wet skid pad we had a slalom, emergency lane change, braking while turning,and a figure eight area. Each exercise had a specific purpose. We also taught students how to handle an abrupt lane change and how to feel the vehicle’s weight transfer and maintain its balance.

In addition to car control techniques, studentslearned some often overlooked basics like how to properly sit in the car seat. Also, skills that will better prepare them to feel a skid when it happens and properly react. We alsodeployed an air bag with a bottle of water on top of it to demonstrate the power

behind the charge. This demonstrated why you shouldnot cross your arm under the steering wheel or sit inthe passenger seat with your feet on the dash board.

This event would not have been possible without thehelp of over 40 volunteers, Brownsburg High School,and the Town of Brownsburg’s support! Fox 59’s JillianDeam was in attendance and shot some nice video that can be seen here:http://fox59.com/2014/10/19/teen-drivers-get-a-hands-on-lesson-in-safety/.

For more information about Tire Rack Street Survival, please go to their website, www.streetsurvival.org.

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the vehicle came from the assembly line or was upgradedafter it was delivered, Plus Sizing (also called “Inch-Up”sizing in other parts of the world) probably played a rolein its tire size choice. Plus Sizing allows tires and wheelsto make a fashion statement while providing a func-tional improvement.

Plus Sizing supports the premise that it’s important tomaintain the same overall tire diameter wheneverchanging tires and wheel sizes to ensure sufficientground clearance, appropriate driveline gearing and accurate speedometer readings. Large changes in overall tire diameter can alter the accuracy of thespeedometer as well as the effectiveness of anti-lockbraking system (ABS), traction control and vehicle stability system.

Using tires with shorter sidewalls also quickens steeringresponse and increases cornering stability. Combiningthem with larger diameter wheels makes it possible toproperly maintain the overall wheel and tire diameter,keeping odometer and speedometer changes negligible.

Plus Sizing’s biggest risks stem from accidental encounterswith potholes, curbs and debris on the road. Low profiletire sidewalls can be pinched more easily between theroad and the rim because shorter sidewalls cannot accommodate impact as well as taller sidewalls. Once avehicle has been Plus Sized, the driver has to try to goaround obstacles, rather than run over them.

Additionally, wide tires tend to float on loose surfacesand cannot process water as quickly as narrow tires. Thisreduces snow traction and hydroplaning resistancewhen driving on water-soaked highways.

Sourced from:http://blog.tirerack.com/blog/make-driving-fun/wider-tires-on-your-bmw-3-serieshttp://blog.bavauto.com/12240/bmw-and-mini-plus-sizing-wheels-and-tires/

hen it comes to upgrading a BMW’s or MINI’s performance, there are several areas you can tackle —horsepower, braking, lighting, styling, comfort, sound system, safety and more. For many enthusiasts, though,nothing brings out the best in a BMW or MINI and makesit more fun to drive than upgrading its handling. One ofthe easiest ways to upgrade handling…and looks…is to“plus size” the wheels and tires.

Seriously, if you want to really boost your BMW/MINI handling, consider “plus-sizing.” Using a wider size tire on the same wheel while maintaining the same overall diameter is known in the tire industry as “plus zero” sizing. Youcan also use a larger wheel withlower, wider tires which, in eithercase, puts more rubber on theroad (contact patch), giving the car better traction andimproved cosmetic appearance.

Here is a list of common plus zero sizes on two populargenerations of BMW 3 Series vehicles:

E36 (most 1992-1998 BMW 318i, 325i, 328i, 330i models):

• If you have factory 16” wheels with the Original Equipmentsize of 205/55R16, you can install 225/50R16 tires with noproblem. This is a very common upgrade and fits the wheelswell. The plus size maintains the correct overall diameterand load requirements. With this change, you’ll gain aboutan inch in tire width.

E46 (most 1999-2005 BMW 323i, 325i, 328i, 330i models):

• With the Original Equipment size of 205/55R16, you canuse the plus size of 225/50R16.

• Owners with the O.E. size of 225/45R17 you can plus sizeto either 235/40R17 or 235/45R17. With the 235/45R17 size,it's a fit in a vast majority of cases and typically only rubs on a lowered vehicle or a car with worn suspension components.

• For the Original Equipment size of 225/40R18, the plus sizeof 235/40R18 will work. This is also a case where the plus sizefits in the vast majority of cases and typically only rubs on alowered vehicle or a car with worn suspension components.

Large diameter wheels and wide, low profile tires go together and show up everywhere from America’s newcar showrooms to its roads, tracks and trails. So whether

page 4

by Chris Dunlap

page 5

Article written and compiled by Tim Rolfsen

“Plus-sizing” wheels and tires: What’s theright size?

“Plus-sizing” wheels andtires: What’s theright size?

W

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

Scan with a QR reader to visit the

Hoosier Chapter BMW CCA website

The UltimateDriving Machine®

Dreyer & Reinbold

BMW 2014

DreyerReinboldBMW.com

Dreyer & Reinbold BMW

Largest Selection

in the State• New & Pre-Owned Models

• Parts & Service to Match

Why Choose Dreyer & Reinbold BMW?

Complete BMW

Ownership Experience • New & CPO Sales

• Repair • Parts • Financing

Winner of BMW Center

of Excellence Award• 4 consecutive years

2010 • 2011 • 2012 • 2013

DreyerReinboldBMW.comINDIANAPOLIS9375 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

n Saturday, October 18th, we held a TRSS at Brownsburg High School to help younger drivers learncar control skills and improve situational awareness inan attempt to lower vehicle fatality rates for the 16 —19year old age bracket. Indiana was ranked #1 in the countrylast year for teen death rates. To help get us off that list,we hosted 26 kids on a chilly Saturday morning.

The morning began with an emergency braking exercisethat served as a “wake-up” drill. The point was to show the drivers that the day will be fun as well as educational. In addition to a wet skid pad we had a slalom, emergency lane change, braking while turning,and a figure eight area. Each exercise had a specific purpose. We also taught students how to handle an abrupt lane change and how to feel the vehicle’s weight transfer and maintain its balance.

In addition to car control techniques, studentslearned some often overlooked basics like how to properly sit in the car seat. Also, skills that will better prepare them to feel a skid when it happens and properly react. We alsodeployed an air bag with a bottle of water on top of it to demonstrate the power

behind the charge. This demonstrated why you shouldnot cross your arm under the steering wheel or sit inthe passenger seat with your feet on the dash board.

This event would not have been possible without thehelp of over 40 volunteers, Brownsburg High School,and the Town of Brownsburg’s support! Fox 59’s JillianDeam was in attendance and shot some nice video that can be seen here:http://fox59.com/2014/10/19/teen-drivers-get-a-hands-on-lesson-in-safety/.

For more information about Tire Rack Street Survival, please go to their website, www.streetsurvival.org.

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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 news@hoosierbmw.com.

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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

Scan with a QR reader to join us on facebook.

“To enhance Hoosiers’ BMW experience through friendship,

education, and community outreach by providing our

members with the best experiences and events.”

EXECUTIVE BOARD AND DIRECTORSPresident: Chris Dunlap 317-328-1461Vice Pres: Reggie Stewart 317-524-8331Secretary: Steve Bailey 765-354-8154Treasurer: Susan Wilson 317-253-6607Director: Jerry Reamer 317-738-2658Director: 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: Reggie Stewart 317-524-8331

CHAIRPERSONSNewsletter Editor: Pam Clarino 317-896-9689Webmaster: Chris Dunlap 317-328-1461Membership : Kyle McGary 317-669-2553Driving Events: Chris Dunlap 317-328-1461

NOVEMBER5th Monthly Meeting at George’s — 6:30 p.m.

15th Reggie’s tech session — BG product demonstration — 10 a.m.

DECEMBER13th Holiday Party at Cooper’s Hawk 2 p.m. — 5 p.m. No

monthly membership meeting this month.

JANUARY7th Monthly Meeting at George’s — 6:30 p.m.

17th Duck Pin Bowling at Fountain Square — 7:00 P.M.

FEBRUARY4th Monthly Meeting at George’s — 6:30 p.m.

21st Chili Cookoff — location and time TBD

At the time of publication not all calendar events and dates were confirmed. Please check our website often for an updated calendar.

A social gathering will be held the third Wednesday of each month at 6:30PMat: Bazbeaux in CarmeL — 111 West Main Street. Free underground parkingis located just north of Main St. (131st) on 1st Ave. NW.

*Visit www.hoosierbmw.com for updates, additions and last-minute changes.

Scan with a QR reader to join us on twitter.

The following candidates are running for the positionslisted next to their names. Please vote for these individuals, or choose a write-in candidate. When completed, remove this ballot and mail to: HoosierBMW 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 Chris Rue Write-In_________________

Director at Large o Paul Queck Write-In_________________

Director at Large o Ben Younce Write-In_________________

Director at Large o Patrick Kiser Write-In_________________

Director at Large o Kyle McGaryr Write-In_________________

Director at Large o James Embry Write-In_________________

OFFICIAL BALLOT

few Hoosier BMW members made the trip toBowling Green, KY, to join our friends with the Bluegrass Chapter for the first club event at the NCM Motorsport Park on October 2 — 4. This track is 3.2miles long (when configured in Grand Course layout) and is fantastic! Friday began pretty gloomyas rain moved in, but it cleared up and the trackdried out for some great fun. Of course, the raincame back with a vengeance later in the day! Thenew pavement proved itself very tire friendly as all of our tires were smoothed out and looked like theywere new at the end of the day. The punishment thatPutnam Park does to your tires is magically erased atNCM. Too bad it does not add the tread back on tothem. Maybe they can work that part out!

So when you drive a car with 150,000 miles on it anddon’t know when thewheel bearings werechanged last, youmight want to justproactively replacethem. Around 4:00(central time — when everything wasalready closed) myleft front bearing decided to call it aday while I was flying around the track (luckily I felt something weirdand slowed down to a crawl). Fortunately, Zack Kettering, of ZackSpeed, was there. I called PelicanParts and had one (after some sweet talking)overnighted to the hotel, and Zack was able to getone overnighted to the track! While I was working onremoving the dead bearing, I heard a rattle of adiesel truck behind me — now since I told the trackworker where to send a Fed-Ex truck should one

show up — I wasvery hopeful to seeone when I turnedaround. I was inbusiness! Now thetool problem wasanother thing I hadto figure out Fridaynight. Figures, — I

ABy Chris Dunlap

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at the 45th Annual BMWCCA Oktoberfest in Colorado. The shot was taken on the18th fairway of the Beaver Creek Golf Club. If you want to see more of this event goto https://vimeo.com/104914405.

By Chris DunlapChapter President/Hoosier BMW CCA

students had a great time. It’s events like these thatreally showed how great our member base is at helpingout. We had over 40 volunteers all pitching in to helppull this off. People were jumping onboard to helpout — new faces and familiar faces, it was fantastic. Itwas said that we had one of the best volunteer turnouts that anyone had seen in a long time! Thank youto everyone that helped make the event so great.

Aguayo, AlbertNoblesville, IN

Armatis, MatthewIndianapolis, IN

Auble, DavidIndianapolis, IN

Baker, RonIndianapolis, IN

Clodfelter, JonFisher, IN

Mitchell, Tim & BethBloomington, IN

Gardner, JeremyGreenwood, IN

Hildebrand, MarkCarmel, IN

Karlin, ChristopherIndianapolis, IN

Manis, JesseZionsville, IN

Mayer, GaryBrownsburg, IN

McClelland, BarryZionsville, IN

McKeown, DennisBrownsburg, IN

Mills, JeffCarmel, IN

Petrucci, MichaelFishers, IN

Ramsey, LeeMooresville, IN

Strange, AlvinNoblesville, IN

Taylor, NickCarmel, IN

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s 2014 nears an end, I’d like tothank all of the people that make thisclub so great. We have heard fromfolks that they would like to see moreevents and to that end, we will try toaccommodate that request. We do struggle in the winter months a little and tend to stick to indoor activities to avoid the weather (unless it’s in a safeparking lot). We are working to bring more varietywhile maintaining some of our more popular events,like our Putnam Park High Performance Driver’sSchool, so please plan to add that on your calendar!

After a long break, we finally we hosted a Tire RackStreet Survival event. This event goes right to our coremission — enhancing our driving pleasure while giving back to the community. The feedback we received was overwhelmingly positive and the

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he BMW Hoosier Chapter held its 6th annualOhio River Drive event in October of this year.Members who love this event know it is thelongest, one day drive this chapter does. This is thetime of the year when trees show their beautifulcolors and temperatures are perfect for driving.Everyone seemed up to the challenge. The routeoffers the best winding roads in Southern Indianato test the agility of your BMW. The Overlookrestaurant in Leavenworth, IN, was the lunch destination this year. It was a great place to take a break from the rigors of the morning drive, inthat it allowed us to partake in some good foodwhile we all swapped stories of our morning adventures on the road. The IN-66 Ohio Riverdriving experience is very popular and as long asit stays that way we hope to do it again next year.This year’s drive had some of the best color I haveseen in years, and I am looking forward to meetingnew members and catching up with the regularson the 2015 Ohio River Drive.

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left my big socket and torque wrench at home. Butoddly enough, I took a new bearing nut and dustcover — why I did that I can't tell you. Fortunately,BMW of Bowling Green was in attendance also. Theguys at the dealership took care of us! Justin Hedlund

let me borrow his 42mm socket, 3/4" to 1/2" adapter, and a 250ft-lb capacity torquewrench to do the job properly! Fantastic!

There were some other mechanical monsters floatingaround — like when you don't rev match your downshifts all day long. Well, it eventually takes its toll on the friction material on the clutch. But no harmbecause O-Reilly has a large distribution center inNashville, Tennessee (and it's only 1:15 away) thatwas open until midnight, and they had a clutch instock!

All in all we all had a great weekend and survived the first club event at NCM. Be sure to watch theBluegrass BMW's website for their date in May of2015 to have some fun at NCM Motorsports Park!

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P.O. Box 20775 • Indianapolis, IN 46220-0775

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he Hoosier Chapter BMW CCA annual holidayparty will, again, be held at Cooper’s Hawk at 3815East 96th Street. On Saturday, December 13, theparty will be from 2 — 5. After a late lunch (or is it an early dinner?) we will hold our annual boardmeeting, elections and monthly meeting all in one shot. So there is no separate monthly meeting in December. After a fantastic lunch, for those interested, we will meet up at Morty’s Comedy Club for some laughs. The Hoosier BMW club will receive discounted tickets to Morty’s to see Clinton Jackson at 7:15.

Please R.S.V.P. for Cooper’s Hawk, as space is limited to 45 people, to cwdunlap@comcast.net.

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