Archive for September 2007

BMWCCA Track Day Video

Sections: BMWCCA, Motorsport, Video Sep 30th, 2007 No Comments

This is one of the videos from last weekend’s BMWCCA Putnam Park High Performance Driving School that was written about yesterday on BF. And for the record I’m not driving a BMW. Instead it’s a 2007 R56 Cooper S with the JCW suspension kit.

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Taking it to the Track with the BMWCCA

Sections: BMWCCA, Motorsport Sep 28th, 2007 No Comments

Let’s just say it. Certain parts of the BMW community (like other automotive communities) tend to spend way too much time arguing over modifications to their cars. What works, what doesn’t and what’s too pricey. In some ways it’s all irrelevant. Sure after-market or OEM accessories are a lot of fun and can look, feel and sound great. But if you want to really improve your car, you need to focus on what’s between your ears first and foremost.

One of the best ways to do this (at least in the US) is to get involved in the BMWCCA (yes they welcome MINIs) and take advantage of some local track weekends. This past weekend that’s exactly what I did. I joined a few friends (MINI and BMW owners) at the BMWCCA Chicago Chapter’s Putnam Park track weekend. It also marked the first time on the track with my own R56 and the new JCW suspension.

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