Summary of Driving Experience

Date

Track

Club

Run Group

Conditions

Comments

3/30/04

LRP

Boston

Instructor

Cool – 50’s

First event of season, new seats, instructor sign-off from Barry Tarr

4/3/04

CMP

NASA

3 – Solo

Sunny – 60’s

First time at track, little instruction, 2:04 best time

4/4/04

CMP

NASA

3 – Solo

Sunny – 60’s

1:59 best time, problems with downshift to 3^rd and power loss on right hand sweepers

4/16/04

LRP

CVC BMW

Green (advanced) – Solo

Sunny – 60’s

Instructor sign-off test with PCA instructor with attitude.

4/17/04

LRP

Patroon BWM

Advanced – Solo

Sunny – 65+

Great instructor.  Met and rode with Ronn L from Inner Speed Secrets.  Best time 1:06

4/18/04

NHIS – ADSS

WMC

Assisted with school

Sunny 65

Very limited skidpad time.  E30 developed power problem.  Assisted with autocross.

4/19/04

NHIS

WMC BMW

Group 1 – Advanced

Sunny 70

Rode with Gordon G and Baron Peters.  New racing line into turn 1.  Car stumbled while feathering the throttle

4/23/04

LRP

NJ BMW

Green – Advanced

Heavy rain until last session

Very slick.  Used street tires, went off 2 times (2nd turn on big bend – inside tire wall and down hill – recovered)  Switched back to R compounds for last session and ran fast

4/29/04

NHIS

Boston BMW

Instructor

Sunny 70’s

First time instructing – 1 advanced and 2 novice students.  Ran fast, car more neutral with camber changes.  Went off @ turn 11 with too much rotation on old rear tires

5/14/04

WGI

GVC

ITS

Light rain – 60’s

Little track driving.  Significant role playing and classroom

5/15/04

WGI

GVC

ITS

Heavy rain – 60’s

Little track driving.  Significant role playing and classroom

5/16/04

WGI

GVC

ITS

Sunny – 60’s

Passed ITS test.  Lots of sessions. Instructed 1 session. Ran 2:27

5/28/04

LCMT

PCA

Black/Instructor

Light rain – 60s’

Started instructing mid day.  Slow start to learn track

5/29/04

LCMT

PCA

Red/Instructor

Sunny 60’s

Full day instructing.  Ran 2:06

5/30/04

LCMT

PCA

Red/Instructor

Sunny 60’s

Signed off student after 1 session.  Ran 1.5 hour Enduro. Finished in top ~10.  Ran 2:01

6/7/04

NHIS

WMC

Instructor

Sunny 70’s

2 Students – Corded rear tire and spun between 11 and 12 by over rotating

6/11/04

LRP

SCDA

Instructor

Sunny 70’s

Instructor check out ride.  Running 1:06

6/12/04

LRP

SCDA

Instructor

Sunny 70’s

1 student, running 1:05’s

6/14/04

Mosport

COM

Open track practice

Cloudy 70’s

First time at track. Running 1:50’s

6/15/04

Mosport

COM

Timed Trial

Sunny 70’s

Ran 1:43 – Took first place in ST1

7/5/04

Summit Point

NJ

Advanced School

Sunny 70’s

5 hours open track. Ran 1:32

7/6/04

Summit Point

NJ

Advanced School

Sunny 70’s

5 hours open track. Ran 1:31.  Corded 2 tires – rear resulted in spin

7/8/04

LCMT

PCA

Instructor

Off and on rain / cloudy, 70’s

Corded tire, replaced front pads, switched to new Kumos. ran 2:01

7/9/04

LCMT

PCA

Instructor

Off and on rain / cloudy, 70’s

1.5 hour Enduro.  Ran 2:00.

7/16/04

Nelson Ledges

BMW CCA

Club Race School

Sunny 70’s

Practice sessions while learning new track.

7/17/04

Nelson Ledges

BMW CCA

Club Race School

Heavy Rain AM, Cloudy PM

Practice qualify, starts, 2 races. Qualified 2^nd, finished 2^nd.

7/18/04

Nelson Ledges

BMW CCA

Club Race School

Cloudy 70’s

(replaced rear pads with Hawk Blue) Warm-up and graduation race.  Went off-track after hooking left front wheel while side-by-side in high-speed corner.

8/8/2004

VSR

New aluminum control arms, left side tie rod, control arm bushings, oil change, caster adjustments, pulled front and rear fenders, new front rotors, front caliper clips, reattach drive-line stabilizer, rear bumper cover reattached, battery vent fixed, trunk etch and paint, 3 Toyo RA-1 mounted, car detailed

8/9/2004

NHIS

SCDA

Instructor

Sunny 80’s

First track since car repairs.  Ran on old Kumo’s.  Tire temps +25 degrees on inside fronts. Brakes soft with reduced braking.

8/10/04

VSR

Front camber, replace rear brake pads with PF97, replace brake fluid - Motul, spare front PF-97’s., New full tread Toyo RA-1

8/14/04

Summit Point

NJ

Instructor

Cloudy 70’s, light rain last session

2 students, slow start with new full tread tires

8/14/04

Summit Point

NJ

Instructor

Sunny 80’s

2 students, run 1:28 – 1:31’s.  Assisted Ron Checca with Club Race.  Not happy with Brake performance

9/8/04

VSR

Complete removal of interior, installation of custom roll cage, fire system, window net, new steering rack, etc.  Addition set of wheels with Hoosier S03’s

9/25/04

NHIS

COM

Instructor group

Sunny 70’s

Practice getting used to car changes.  Handling very different due to increased stiffness.

9/26/04

NHIS

COM

Instructor group

Sunny 70’s

Went off warming up in 2^nd session.  Rear came around resulting in sideways slide into the guardrail between turns 11-12.  Cause – new tires not sticky enough.  Determined only 2 had been heat cycled.

9/27/04

NHIS

SCDA

Instructor

Sunny 70’s

Instructor for 3 students.

10/22/04

NHIS

Boston

Instructor

Cloudy 50’s

Instructor for 3 students.

10/23/04

NHIS

Boston

Instructor

Cloudy 50’s

Instructor for 3 students.  Assisted club racers

10/24/04

NHIS

WMC

Instructor

Cloudy 50’s

Instructor for 1 advanced student.  Pit crew for Club Racer

12/30/04

VSR

Repairs from off at NHIS.  Fenders rolled, lightweight flywheel and racing clutch, HANS belts, HANS device, shift light, corner balanced, lightweight battery, Flush brake fluids, Wire wrap on interior wires, replaced all coolant lines, replaced power steering return line and cooling coil, stiffer springs, installed stock rear sway bar, new hood bumper, fenders, lights, etc

1/20/05

Sebring

PBOC

Instructor

Sunny 60’s

First time at Sebging.  Test day. Missed first session due to dead battery.  Suspension.  Brakes somewhat soft

1/21/05

Sebring

PBOC

Instructor

Sunny 60’s

Test day. Car ran well.  2:40

1/22/05

Sebring

PBOC

Instructor

Sunny 60’s

1 advanced student

1/23/05

Sebring

PBOC

Instructor

Sunny 60’s

1 advanced student.

2/19/05

Barber Motorsports Park

PBOC

Instructor

Cloudy 50’s

1 advanced, 1 intermediate students

2/19/05

Balanced Performance

Replaced road speed sensor on rear differential due to small leak

2/20/05

Barber Motorsports Park

PBOC

Instructor/Racer

Cloudy 50’s

1 intermediate student.  Ran 1:48.  Ran 2 races in class R5.  Took first place in class

2/25/05

Roebling Road

First Coast BMW

Instructor

Light rain 60’s

Track orientation day.  New track

2/26/05

Roebling Road

First Coast BMW

Instructor

Sunny 60’s

1 intermediate, 1 novice students.

2/27/05

Roebling Road

First Coast BMW

Instructor

Heavy rain 60’s

1 novice students. Only instructed.

3/11/05

Road Atlanta

Peachtree

Instructor

Sunny 60’s

New track orientation day

3/12/05

Road Atlanta

Peachtree

Instructor

Windy 70’s

2 Students (Advanced and novice)

3/12/05

Peter

Replaced blown low pressure power steering line. Driveline stabilizer broken off engine block

3/13/05

Road Atlanta

Peachtree

Instructor

Windy 70’s

2 Students (Advanced and novice)

4/9/05

Shade Tree Garage

Worked on engine misfire problem, Spark Plugs, Battery mount, apply decals, Tech Inspection

4/13/05

PMI

Further work to on engine problems – new coil pack, O2 sensors, bleed brakes, replaced shift light, scratched hood

4/15/05

VIR

BMW Club Race

Racer

Windy 60’s

New track, practice session, 3 practice starts, qualifying, 1-lap of race. Retired early due to engine problems

4/30/05

VSR

Replace engine due to bent exhaust valves and piston damage, Oil Pan Baffle, Oil pump nut safety wire, Replace missing corner light, Connect front parking lights, Tighten rear wing, Replace fog lamp cover, Replace clips on side trim, Rear caliper rebuild kits, Flush brake fluid, Replace transmission fluid, Complete tech inspection

5/20

LRP

CVC

Instructor

Sunny 60’s

Instructed 2 students. First event with new engine.  Best time 1:04.5.  Constient 1:05’s.

5/27/05

VSR

Replace engine oil with Red Line

5/30/05

NHIS

COM

Instructor

Light Rain 60’s

Instructed 2 students. Flywheel became loose at end of second session. Ran 1:24 (C/C)

6/03/05

VSR

Repaired flywheel, tech inspection

6/04/05

LRP

Jaguar Club

Instructor

Sunny 80’s

Fan belt tore and pulled off cooling hose in second session.  Out for the remainder of the day repairing

6/06/05

LRP

Club Race

Racer

Sunny 80’s

Ran 1:04 in practice sessions, ran practice starts.  Flywheel loosened just before qualifying.  Out for the remainder of the day

6/06/05

PMI

Tightened & repaired loose flywheel. Replace frayed fan belt

6/07/05

LRP

Club Race

Racer

Sunny 80’s

15 mins warm up.  Lasted 3 laps of race until flywheel loosened again. Out for remainder

6/8/05

VSR

Investigate why flywheel keeps loosening.  Clutch pressure plate damaged

6/12/05

Mike Morris

Fix cause of engine vibrations

6/16/05

WGI

HSR Practice

Racer

Rain 60’s

3 rainy practice sessions with HSR.  No issues

6/17/05

WGI

Club Race

Racer

Rain 60’s

Practice and qualifying. Ran 2:24

6/17/05

PMI

Installed Turner Track Pipe and CF front splitter

6/18/05

WGI

Club Race

Racer

Light Rain 60’s

Points race and fun race. Ran 2:22

6/19/05

WGI

Club Race

Racer

Cloudy 70’s

Single race.  Ran 2:16

7/8/05

PMI

Install harness and antenna for race radio

7/8/05

Road Atlanta

Club Race

Racer

Sunny 90’s

2^nd in IP for Enduro

7/9/05

Road Atlanta

Club Race

Racer

Sunny 90’s

3^rd in IP for sprint

7/10/05

Road Atlanta

Club Race

Racer

Sunny 90’s

2^nd in IP for sprint

7/14/05

LCMT

PCA School

Instructor

Sunny 80’s

7/15/05

LCMT

PCA School

Instructor

Sunny 80’s

Best time 1:57.2

8/9/05

PMI

Install Turner Cam kit and headers

8/12/05

LCMT

Club Race

Racer

Clouds/Rain 70’s

Sprint Race

8/13/05

LCMT

Club Race

Racer

Sunny 80’s

Enduro

8/13/05

PMI

Replaced front rotors

8/14/05

LCMT

Club Race

Racer

Sunny 70’s

Sprint

Best time 1:53.9

8/14/05

PMI

Replaced all brake pads

8/17/05

VSR

Install new Koni shocks, Springs, Front left wheel bearing, pulled fenders from RA damage, tech inspection, corner balance, bleed brakes, replace stripped rear caliper guide pin, swap front rotors, Replace clips on side trim

8/20/05

Summit

Club Race

Racer

Sunny 90’s

Ran 1:27, #3 IP

8/21/05

Summit

Club Race

Racer

Sunny 90’s

Ran 1:27, #3 IP

8/25/05

VSR

Stiffen front sway bar, change oil, adjust front splitter, Adjust suspension for outside tire wear and understeer, replace clips

Bleed brakes, Tech Inspection

(New Trailer tire, lower hitch height, repack trailer bearings)

9/9/05

Mosport

Club Race

Racer

Sunny 80’s

Practice Day

9/10/05

Mosport

Club Race

Racer

Sunny 80’s

9/10/05

PMI

Replaced driver side control arm

9/11/05

Mosport

Club Race

Racer

Sunny 80’s

9/17/05

VIR

Club Race

Racer

Sunny 80’s

O’Fest – 2 sprint races.  Cracked K-1 Rim

9/18/05

VIR

Club Race

Racer

Sunny 80’s

Ran 2:14.3, #6 IP

9/26/05

VSR

Change engine oil, trans oil, fog lamp cover, tech inspection

9/30/05

WGI

Club Race

Racer

Sunny 70’s

Practice day/DE rules

10/1/05

WGI

Club Race

Racer

Sunny 70’s

10/2/05

WGI

Club Race

Racer

Sunny 70’s

Mis-shift 4^th to 3^rd on esses

10/18/05

VSR

Replace corner light, compression test – bent valves on #5, tech inspection, mount wheels,

10/28/05

NHIS

Club Race

Racer

Cloudy 50’s

Sprint

10/28/05

PMI

Replaced stock 3.23 diff with Diffs-Online 3.73

10/29/05

NHIS

Club Race

Racer

Cloudy 50’s

Enduro

10/30/05

NHIS

Club Race

Racer

Cloudy 50’s

Sprint

12/31/05

VSR

Rebuilt motor (.020 OEM pistons, Bimmerworld springs, new valves, valves retainers, rods, head bolts, cleaned injectors), replaced SS brake lines, calipers rebuilt (4), new M5 clutch, lightweight flywheel, center net, additional external cut off switch, replaced starter motor, check power steering pump, changed car number, reworked throttle pedal and cables, tested fuel pumps, replaced passenger side front wheel bearings and control arm, additional cage foot padding, enlarged seatbelt backing plates, new cage belt clamps, aluminum rear bulkhead, filled all chassis holes, replaced hood pins, replaced defective diff, dyno’ed to break-in motor, new K-1 rims, new Hoosiers

1/19/06

Sebring

Club Race

Racer

Sunny 70’s

Test day

1/19/06

PMI

Tightened loose positive connection to wiring harness.  Stuck Vanos

1/20/06

Sebring

Club Race

Racer

Sunny 70’s

90 Min Enduro, placed 4^th in IP

1/21/06

Sebring

Club Race

Racer

Sunny 70’s

30 min sprint – 1^st in IP

1/21/06

PMI

Replaced diff fluid loss due to leaking front sleeve

1/22/06

Sebring

Club Race

Racer

Sunny 70’s

40 min sprint – 1^st in IP

2/23/06

Replace leaking diff and transmission (3^rd gear synchro issues)

2/25/06

Barber

Club Race

Racer

Heavy Rain

First in IP/R5

2/26/06

Barber

Club Race

Racer

Sunny 50’s

First in IP/R5 in both races

4/13

BimmerWorld

Install Sunbelt cams, software, AA headers, brake pads, electric fan

4/14

VIR

Club Race Practice

Racer

Sunny 70’s

Only a few laps due to UUC flywheel problems

4/14

PMI

Replaced throw-out bearing, clutch, flywheel.  G2X install

4/15

VIR

Club Race

Racer

Sunny 80’s

Missed practice. First track time was qualifying 23^rd out of 61.  Finished 1^st in IP and 3^rd overall in 60 mins Enduro

4/16

VIR

Club Race

Racer

Sunny 70’s

Qualified 14^th.  Finished 3^st in IP and 8^th overall

5/26

Barber

Club Race

Racer

Sunny 90’s

Finished 4^th in Enduro.  Major understeer all weekend.

5/27

Barber

Club Race

Racer

Sunny 90’s

Finished 2^nd in sprint

5/27

German Motor Werks

Replaced clutch pressure plate.  (Thank with Davis for providing a used pressure plate)

5/28

Barber

Club Race

Racer

Sunny 90’s

Finished 3^rd in sprint

5/27

German Motor Werks

Rear hubs/bearings - Replace driver side hub, inspect and replace (if needed) bearings on both rears, Reconnect G2X and determine if it works, Oil/Filter change, Transmission oil change, Diff oil change, 4-wheel alignment with -3.5 camber in front, Corner balance car, Install 2nd fuel pump, Install new BW clutch, organizing/cleaning/etc interior (e.g., glue roll padding, tying down any wiring, etc, Flipping 2 good set of tires on the rims for longer life

6/12

LRP

Club Race

Racer

Sunny 70’s

4^th in Sprint

6/13

LRP

Club Race

Racer

Sunny 80’s

6^th in Sprint.  Used poor tires.  Slid on the uphill and lost 2 positions

7/4

VSR

Tech Inspection, Trailer alignment, mount tires, replaced steering rack (rebuilt), new control arms, new rear bushings

7/5

NHIS

Club Race

Racer

Sunny 80’s

2^nd in IP

7/6

NHIS

Club Race

Racer

Sunny 80’s

Retired from Enduro with broken pressure plate

7/6

GMW

Replaced pressure plate

7/8

BeaveRun

Club Race

Racer

Sunny 70’s

2^nd place in IP

7/8

BeaveRun

Club Race

Racer

Sunny 70’s

2^nd place in IP, retired from points race with broken UUC short shifter

7/20

GMW

New clutch hydraulics,

7/22

Gingerman

Club Race

Racer

Sunny 70’s

1^st in IP, 2^nd overall

7/23

Gingerman

Club Race

Racer

Sunny 70’s

1^st in IP, 4^th overall.  Throttle pedal broke during Enduro.  No 2^nd gear.  Sometimes no 3^rd.

8/3

GMW

Replaced transmission

8/5

Summit Point

Club Race

Racer

8/6

Summit Point

Club Race

Racer

8/11

LCMT

Club Race

Racer

8/12

LCMT

Club Race

Racer

8/13

LCMT

Club Race

Racer

9/8

Mosport

Club Race

Racer

9/9

Mosport

Club Race

Racer

9/10

Mosport

Club Race

Racer

9/29

WGI

Club Race

Racer

9/30

WGI

Club Race

Racer

10/1

WGI

Club Race

Racer

10/6

Road Atlanta

Club Race

Racer

10/7

Road Atlanta

Club Race

Racer

10/8

Road Atlanta

Club Race

Racer