The Switchback - Wasatch BMW CCA

The Switchback
NOVEMBER 2014
VOLUME 15
ISSUE 4
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BMW Motorsport has confirmed that a new M6 GT3 will replace the Z4 GT3 in
2016. First tests of the new car will be run in Q1 2015.
BMW Motorsport has confirmed that a new M6 GT3 will replace the Z4 GT3 in 2016. First tests of the new car will be
run in Q1 2015.
BMW says “The heart of the BMW M6 GT3 is the BMW M Twin Power Turbo eight-cylinder petrol engine, which
features a capacity of 4.4 liters. The engine is familiar from the production model and has been modified specifically
for racing. The chassis is being optimized by hand for the specific demands of the racetrack in the BMW Motorsport
workshop in Munich.”
Customers will be able to purchase the car in 2015; the date has not yet been announced. Pricing is also to be determined. The first release on the new car says “BMW Motorsport is focusing on safety, reliability and affordable running costs, to ensure that our customers can enjoy successful motorsport at the highest level with the BMW M6
GT3, without the financial burden being too great.”
The car raced by BMW Team RLL in the Tudor United SportsCar Championship series is a Z4 GTE, derived from, but
not identical to, the Z4 GT3. At present, BMW has not announced that it will build a GTE version of the M6. However,
BMW Motorsport director Jens Marquardt has told sportscar365.com that the successor to the Z4 GTE would share
its platform with the new GT3 car.
Marquardt has indicated that the Z4 GTE will be run again in 2015.— Brian S. Morgan.. This article was taken from
Roundel Weekly, October !0, 2014
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
BOARD MEMBERS
We have elections coming again in January. The Vice President
position is open and Rick Gehart is willing to take a shot at it. The
Sectary position is also open and we need to find someone to fill it.
The better news is that in 2016 Dan Archer has agreed to run for
president. He is currently our Chief Operations Officer or COO, a
position we created to allow him to get comfortable with the transition. I am still president but it is great to have a succession plan in
place.
Dan taking on the chapter leadership role should satisfy those that
feel that current leadership has not addressed many of your suggestions to how the chapter will provide membership fulfillment. I think
that Dan is more open to your suggestions and should be a great
president. He listens to everyone’s thought and values their input.
He will need more volunteers make changes. He needs not only your
verbal support but physical efforts to succeed. The chapter needs
people who are willing to work to organize our activities. Please let
Dan know what you are interested in and that you are willing to help
out with events.
Next year we have already scheduled events though April with a new
event in February. Sunday Brunch at the Oyster Bar. I am looking
forward to seeing how this turns out and given this winter’s expected
weather this should be a great time to get everyone together.
Don’t forget the November Car and Coffee event and our Christmas
Party. Please RSVP for the Christmas Party so we can plan the size
of the room.
I would like take this opportunity to compare (maybe this is a rant)
our drives or tours to that of another car enthusiast group that in October held a fall drive. This group is bigger than ours and is focused
on higher performance cars than any of us would be able to afford.
No names to protect everyone. The report I have heard is that this
group did significantly exceed speed limits in fairly heavy traffic and
I would like everyone to know why we adhere to all traffic regulation
during our tours. When we tour as a group it brings public attention
to us and we don’t want a reputation that we are reckless. National
will pull our charter if we were ever a danger to ourselves or others.
Most of the drivers in the event I am referencing have not taken any
high performance driving instruction. If they had they would know
that the decision to speed on public road in not safe especially when
there are others sharing the road. They might be able to control their
cars. But are they able to anticipate someone pulling out on them or
if someone else has an accident? Don’t expect our tour to be anything more than a social event.
Craig
NEW AND RENEWING MEMBERS
JULY
James Blanch
David C. Blum
Arthur M. Chandler
Steven Jay Dell
Carlton R. Fish
Eric Fish
Dion Jones
Joe Landgraf
Anthoni Pardini
August
Philip Cartwright
John Chambers
David Mazzotta
Ryan Poulsen
Jeff Raymond
Fernando Rivera
Viktor Uzur
Corey Young
Richard Bray
Gary Wimmer
Andrew Kline
Stephen A. Smithing
Ret Wydysh
September
Matthew Imbler
David Cianto
Woody Nixon
Andrew Coulter
Nicholas Muncy
President - Craig Hawe
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Vice President – David Egelston
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Secretary - Tom Oesleby
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Treasurer - Tommy DeJong
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Membership Chair – Cynthia DeJong
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Chief Operating Officer - Daniel Archer
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Webmaster – Nean Hawe
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Newsletter Editor - Lee Wagstaff
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Newsletter Submissions
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questions or comments that would be of interest to your fellow
club members. All reasonable submissions are considered and
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Please send your submissions to the Editor through email,
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Legal Disclaimers
The Switchback is published by and for the Wasatch Chapter
of BMW CCA. The chapter is not connected with BMW AG
or BMW NA. All information furnished herein is provided
by the membership of the club, for members only. Unless
otherwise stated, maintenance and modification procedures
herein are not “Factory Approved” and their use may void
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PARK CITY LABOR DAY PARADE
There is nothing like a parade...Especially when it is in the mountains. The Board wants to thank Rick Gelhart for a job well
done. Lead by David Egelston’s 2000CS, Wasatch Chapter club members had a great time showing their cars off at this
Labor Day event. The DeJongs take time to relax in front of thier M3 and 328i. We hope this can be a yearly event and that
more members will participate.
FALL DRIVE THROUGH THE WASATCH BACK IS ALWAYS A TREAT
From the top of the city to the top of the mountain. The group started at Olympus Hills Shopping Center, then advanced to
Big Cottonwood Caynon and the summit of Guardsman Pass, (which was in the clouds). The first leg ended in Oakley at the
Road Island Diner. The second leg took the group over Wolf Creek Pass and Hanna. The third leg was back to Midway for a
great mexican dinner at the Tarahumara. Prizes for sticking with the group for all three legs were given. It was then back to
Salt Lake City and reality.
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PARTICIPATE!
It is time to choose a new Vice President and Secretary to serve on the Wasatch Chapter’s board of
directors. The persons selected will serve in the elected capacity for two years. The person you choose
only has to have been a member of the club for 6 months. You need to remember the club is only as
good as you make it. Nominations need to be to the club’s p.o.box by the last day of November. Election ballots will be mailed to all members and these must be received at the post office box by election
day, January 22. At the General Members meeting on, January 22 at the Red Robin Restaurant,1330
Foothill Blvd. Those who didn’t mail their ballots can vote. The votes will be counted at 8pm.
NOMINATION FORM- WASATCH CHAPTER OF THE BMW CCA 2015
NOMINATION FOR VICE PRESIDENT
NAME:
EMAIL ADDRESS:1
MEMBERSHIP NUMBER:
NOMINATION FOR SECRETARY
NAME:
EMAIL ADDRESS:1
MEMBERSHIP NUMBER:
By signing below I certify that I have verified with the nominee that he/she is willing to serve two
years in the listed position on the Wasatch Chapter Board.
NOMINATOR:
EMAIL ADDRESS:1
MEMBERSHIP NUMBER:
SIGNATURE OF NOMINATOR
1 note: email address needs to be correct in order for the board to verify that the nominee is
willing to serve. An incorrect email is reason to invalidate this nomination, but the election committee will attempt to contact the nominee.
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