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Calendar of 2008 Events

Events not sponsored by the Michiana Chapter are posted here due to their likely interest to our members.

April 19	Tire Rack Street Survival - It’s about more than DRIVING. It’s about LIVING! Location: Tire Rack – South Bend, IN Time: 8:00am – 4:00pm The Tire Rack has joined with the non-profit BMW CCA Foundation to bring The Tire Rack Street Survival teen driving program to the nation. This year 55 schools will be held in locations across the U.S. and benefit over 1,000 student drivers. Primary emphasis of the school is a "hands-on" driving experience in real-world situations. Driving is done in the student's own car to teach him/her about its handling limits and how to control them. Qualified coaches are in the car with the student throughout the entire day. The course is wet down to allow the student to experience "mistakes" at a very slow speed. In this class, mistakes are learning experiences. Challenging driving courses are created on a closed parking lot to allow the student to experience abnormal car behavior and then teach him/her how to handle the new situation. This is not a course for learning how to drive at high speeds. Safety and car control are the objectives. Drivers ages 16-21 sign up now! For detailed information, school calendar/locations, rules and example course visit www.streetsurvival.org
April 27	Autocross Hosted by Michiana Porsche Club Location: Tire Rack – South Bend, IN TIME: Registration: 8:30-9:45 Drivers Meeting: 10:00 First Car Off: 10:30 Cost: $25.00 Contact: Matt Naperialski PH: 574-289-1220
May 10	Spring Dust Off Third annual Spring Dust Off hosted by Jim DeRyke at 19300 Merry Rd Grand Junction, MI. Time: 1:00 pm Bring a dish to pass and lawn chairs…. Swim suit? A caravan will start from the Walmart parking lot in South Haven, MI on Phoenix Rd. exit off I-196 at 12:30. Contact: Jim DeRyke or PH: 269 427-0160 Alternate Contact: Lindsay Draime or PH: 269-963-9626
May 31	Autocross Hosted by Michiana BMW CCA Location: Tire Rack – South Bend, IN TIME: Registration: 8:30-9:45 Drivers Meeting: 10:00 First Car Off: 10:30 Cost: $25.00 Contact: Matt Naperialski PH: 574-289-1220
June 7 & 8	16^th Annual Windy City / Yokohama Challenge Autocross Join us for the 16^th annual Windy City / Yokohama Challenge at the Tire Rack. This autocross event by the Windy City Chapter donates proceeds from the event to support charities. Gigi's Playhouse & Save-A-Pet Contact: Craig Neville
June 14 & 15	Driver Education event – Hosted by Michiana Porsche Club The Michiana Chapter of the Porsche Club of America invites you to their 2008 Driver Education event. Just what it sounds like – an opportunity for You to learn how to drive Your Porsche better! It’s not a race. Drivers are grouped according to experience & skill. Location: Gingerman Raceway Cost: registration received by 4/15 – 2 day $295.00 / 1 day $200.00 After 4/15 2 day $325.00 / 1 day $200.00 Early Tech June 13 at 5:30 PM. Mandatory Drivers Meeting at 8:00 AM both days. Registration & Tech Forms Here You can also Register Online here! Event Chair: Marty Hostetler PH: 574-293-6745 Registrar: Dick Broadbent PH: 269-699-5607
June 21	Tire Rack Street Survival - It’s about more than DRIVING. It’s about LIVING! Location: Tire Rack – South Bend, IN Time: 8:00am – 4:00pm The Tire Rack has joined with the non-profit BMW CCA Foundation to bring The Tire Rack Street Survival teen driving program to the nation. This year 55 schools will be held in locations across the U.S. and benefit over 1,000 student drivers. Primary emphasis of the school is a "hands-on" driving experience in real-world situations. Driving is done in the student's own car to teach him/her about its handling limits and how to control them. Qualified coaches are in the car with the student throughout the entire day. The course is wet down to allow the student to experience "mistakes" at a very slow speed. In this class, mistakes are learning experiences. Challenging driving courses are created on a closed parking lot to allow the student to experience abnormal car behavior and then teach him/her how to handle the new situation. This is not a course for learning how to drive at high speeds. Safety and car control are the objectives. Drivers ages 16-21 sign up now! For detailed information, school calendar/locations, rules and example course visit www.streetsurvival.org
June 22	Summer Cruise & Dinner Starting place and restaurant  to be determined. More details to follow!
June 28 & 29	Driving School at Gingerman Raceway – Hosted by Windy City Chapter Two day driving school at beautiful Gingerman Raceway in South Haven, MI. For details and application
July 12	Autocross Hosted by Michiana BMW CCA Location: Tire Rack – South Bend, IN TIME: Registration: 8:30-9:45 Drivers Meeting: 10:00 First Car Off: 10:30 Cost: 1 Day - $25.00 2 Day - $35.00 Contact: Matt Naperialski PH: 574-289-1220
July 19	Tire Rack Street Survival - It’s about more than DRIVING. It’s about LIVING! Location: Tire Rack – South Bend, IN Time: 8:00am – 4:00pm The Tire Rack has joined with the non-profit BMW CCA Foundation to bring The Tire Rack Street Survival teen driving program to the nation. This year 55 schools will be held in locations across the U.S. and benefit over 1,000 student drivers. Primary emphasis of the school is a "hands-on" driving experience in real-world situations. Driving is done in the student's own car to teach him/her about its handling limits and how to control them. Qualified coaches are in the car with the student throughout the entire day. The course is wet down to allow the student to experience "mistakes" at a very slow speed. In this class, mistakes are learning experiences. Challenging driving courses are created on a closed parking lot to allow the student to experience abnormal car behavior and then teach him/her how to handle the new situation. This is not a course for learning how to drive at high speeds. Safety and car control are the objectives. Drivers ages 16-21 sign up now! For detailed information, school calendar/locations, rules and example course visit www.streetsurvival.org
August 16	Tire Rack Street Survival - It’s about more than DRIVING. It’s about LIVING! Location: Tire Rack – South Bend, IN Time: 8:00am – 4:00pm The Tire Rack has joined with the non-profit BMW CCA Foundation to bring The Tire Rack Street Survival teen driving program to the nation. This year 55 schools will be held in locations across the U.S. and benefit over 1,000 student drivers. Primary emphasis of the school is a "hands-on" driving experience in real-world situations. Driving is done in the student's own car to teach him/her about its handling limits and how to control them. Qualified coaches are in the car with the student throughout the entire day. The course is wet down to allow the student to experience "mistakes" at a very slow speed. In this class, mistakes are learning experiences. Challenging driving courses are created on a closed parking lot to allow the student to experience abnormal car behavior and then teach him/her how to handle the new situation. This is not a course for learning how to drive at high speeds. Safety and car control are the objectives. Drivers ages 16-21 sign up now! For detailed information, school calendar/locations, rules and example course visit www.streetsurvival.org
August 23	Susan Komen Ultimate Drive Location: Basney BMW South Bend, IN Come out to drive your favorite BMW and help BMW support the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation in their efforts to save lives and end breast cancer forever by empowering people, ensuring quality care for all and energizing science to find the cures. Details Here!
August 23	Autocross Hosted by Michiana Porsche Club Location: Tire Rack – South Bend, IN TIME: Registration: 8:30-9:45 Drivers Meeting: 10:00 First Car Off: 10:30 Cost: 1 Day - $25.00 2 Day - $35.00 Contact: Matt Naperialski PH: 574-289-1220
August 24	Autocross Hosted by Michiana BMW CCA Location: Tire Rack – South Bend, IN TIME: Registration: 8:30-9:45 Drivers Meeting: 10:00 First Car Off: 10:30 Cost: $25.00 Contact: Matt Naperialski PH: 574-289-1220
August 25	Susan Komen Ultimate Drive Location: Harold Ziegler BMW Kalamazoo, MI Come out to drive your favorite BMW and help BMW support the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation in their efforts to save lives and end breast cancer forever by empowering people, ensuring quality care for all and energizing science to find the cures. Details Here!
August 26	Susan Komen Ultimate Drive Location: Sharper BMW Grand Rapids, MI Come out to drive your favorite BMW and help BMW support the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation in their efforts to save lives and end breast cancer forever by empowering people, ensuring quality care for all and energizing science to find the cures. Details Here!
September 13	Autocross Hosted by Michiana BMW CCA Location: Tire Rack – South Bend, IN TIME: Registration: 8:30-9:45 Drivers Meeting: 10:00 First Car Off: 10:30 Cost: $25.00 Contact: Matt Naperialski PH: 574-289-1220
September 23	Octoberfest – Watkins Glen, NY For All the details click here!
October 11	Fall Color Tour More details to follow
December 6	Holiday Party More details to follow