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BMW CCA 2.0 is live. To visit the site, click here.

Bill Howard, BMW CCA
Feb. 21, 2008

BMWCCA.org 2.0 is live. The revamped BMW Car Club of America website adds more content, more forums, and a gallery for photos. Other than the News section created by BMWCCA.org writers and photographs, responsibility for the vibrancy and popularity of the site belongs to BMW CCA’s 75,000 members who contribute material. Here’s a quick guide to the site.

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BMW CCA seeks candidates for Board Secretary

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Want to be a BMW CCA board member without the hassles of an election campaign? The board will appoint a secretary to succeed Bruce Hazard, who becomes club president in March. (Bill Howard photo)

Scott Blazey,
BMW CCA
Feb. 19, 2009

On March 8, 2008, current BMW CCA Secretary Bruce Hazard will be installed as the new President of the BMW Car Club of America. At that time, a vacancy will exist for the position of Secretary. In accordance with BMW CCA Bylaws, the Board of Directors will appoint a voting Club member to serve the remaining year of Bruce Hazard's term as Secretary.

BMW CCA election results: Calabrese, Doran win

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Feb. 15, 2008

Bruce Hazard is BMW CCA's President-Elect. Other winners: Mark Jon Calabrese, Executive VP; Mark Doran, South Central VP; and John Sullivan, North Atlantic VP.

Balloting for the 2008 BMW CCA national election is complete and the results are in. Bruce Hazard, running unopposed, is the new BMW CCA President-Elect. Incumbent Executive Vice President Mark Jon Calabrese won his re-election bid over Leonard Mueller.

Watkins Glen preview: Oktoberfest 2008 website up

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Ready for Ofest 2008? The club’s website for Watkins Glen is ready for you

Feb. 15, 2008

The Oktoberfest you’ve been dreaming of – incredible location, great track, plenty of diversions for bored partners – is open for business. The Oktoberfest 2008 website is up and running for anyone who wants the lowdown on the club’s 39th annual Oktoberfest in Watkins Glen. Registrations will be accept shortly.

BMW CCA elections: Ballots due back by Friday

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To make your vote count, it must be received (not mailed) by midday Friday, Feb. 15.

Feb 11, 2008

BMW CCA’s national election is in its final week. To have your vote counted, it must be in the hands of the club’s tabulators – received, not mailed – by midday Friday, Feb. 15, 2008. Four of the club’s nine offices are being elected this year: President, Executive Vice-President, North Atlantic Region VP, and South Central Region VP.

BMW NA shuffles managers: O’Donnell in, Mosher retires

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Jim O’Donnell moves from managing director of BMW UK to president of BMW NA.

Feb. 8, 2008
BMW today named Jim O’Donnell as President of BMW of North America. He also takes on the positon of VP Operations, succeeding Howard Mosher, who retires March 31. O’Donnell currently is Managing Director, BMW (UK) Ltd., and – this is confusing – not the same person as Jim (James L.) McDowell, VP for Mini in the U.S.

Chicago Auto Show: BMW's dazzling M3 ALMS racer

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Brian Morgan & Bill Howard, BMW CCA
Feb. 6, 2008

Bobby Rahal at Wednesday’s introduction of the M3 racer slated for ALMS in 2009. (Bill Howard photos)

Feb 8 update: more photos, BMW's details on the M3 racer.

CHICAGO -- BMW will be back in North American road racing with a factory effort in 2009, running a team of two E92 M3s in the American Le Mans series. BMW Motorsport, along with ALMS, announced the program and debuted the stunning new car today on the first day of the Chicago Auto Show. Rahal Letterman Racing will run the team.

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Racing: Is BMW poised for a return in the U.S.?

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Draped BMW awaits its unveiling later Wednesday at the Chicago Auto Show. Or maybe it's a vanilla 3 Series with the trunklid up. (Bill Howard photo)

Bill Howard, BMW CCA
Feb. 6, 2008

CHICAGO – Could BMW be back in the racing business in the U.S.? That question should be answered later today at the Chicago Auto Show. One of the draped BMWs on the show floor, awaiting unveiling, has a definite spoiler on the rear deck. The announcement is slated for 3:15 p.m. Central time.

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