Club Bimmer attempts to break a Guinness World Record!!

[Mitch]

Hello BMW owner and enthusiast,

Greetings from lovely Atlanta, GA. My name is Mitchel DeFrancis and I am the Manager of ClubBimmer.com -the internet’s only true and pure BMW website with discussion forums covering every single BMW automobile made since 1929. From the incredible BMW 328 Mille Miglia to the amazing BMW Isetta to the fire breathing BMW M5 and everything in between. This website is pure BMW, no political rants, no religious tangents, no BS. We run a tight ship and members will notice the quality of the site.

To coincide with the launching of ClubBimmer.com we are embarking on a challenge that will be a world record breaking attempt! On March 29th 2007 the Mini Owners Group in the UK broke the record for longest single marque automobile convoy on public roads. They had a 2 mile long convoy of Minis that consisted of 269 car. This number broke the world record. We plan to challenge this Guinness World Record with BMW automobiles. I’d like to get 300 plus BMWs in a single convoy and drive on a Georgia state highway for at least 10 miles in a virtually unbroken chain of cars. There are thousands of BMWs in the Southeast region of the US, this should be an easy feat. I’d like to have BMWs from around the world partake in this record breaking attempt. We can go in the history books! BMWs must prevail!

APRIL 5th 2008: We are assembling at Chateau Elan (www.chateauelan.com) at 9:00am. It will take about 1.5 hours to get everyone in groups, then first lead car out at 11:00am. Groups of 10-20 cars will depart one by one until we have confirmed approximately and at least 350 BMW automobiles have departed. With video recording as proof and evidence, we will drive in a single, almost unbroken line of 300+ BMW cars to Road Atlanta (www.roadatlanta.com). That is about 35 miles drive. If we have 300+ BMWs in the drive we will break the world record!

It is MOST vital to go to ClubBimmer.com and sign up for free membership and check out the forums. If you decide you want to be a part of this world record attempt, you must contact us through the website. You will not get spam or junk emails from us. If you sign up to be part of the world record attempt it is EXTREMELY important to be here when we ask you to. If we have too many people flake and not show up, we are doomed from the start. We ask you to keep your word that you will show up with your BMW. We must obey all traffic laws and speed limits or we can jeopardize the record attempt.

Please email me: mitch@cobrasales.com or autostrada75@hotmail.com You can also private message me on the website.

Thanks for checking out the site, and please pass the word along to other fellow BMW lovers that you know. We need to really work hard to make this work. I will need volunteers throughout the next few months, if you are interested in helping us please contact me.

Mitch

UPDATES: 3/6/08 I've gotten literally dozens of emails about other car groups breaking the 269 Mini UK record since March 2007. I've been told that a US Mini Group recently got 273 cars, that is not an official world record yet. I've also heard that a Mini Group in Thailand had over 440 Minis. I have no idea. We are officially registered with Guinness to attempt the Largest Parade of a Single Brand of Vehicle.

The current official record for "Largest parade of BMW cars" is:
A total of 107 BMW coupé cars took part in a parade organised by the BMW Coupé Club Nederland (BCCN) at The Hague, Netherlands, on 25 April 2004. So we will tackle this record first!

[Bill]

Good luck with the new site.

- Bill

[Justin]

Hey Mitch Great idea I am down! Awesome site BTW i know it going to be the best bimmer site out there! :)

[F1Julie]

I'll definitely be in the convoy in my 318ti.

[Mitch]

Thanks everyone! This is a big deal! I want everyone to get some people to see our record attempt. This is going to be INCREDIBLE!!

[GaryK1200330]

Good luck with the site AND the BMW parade. Being from Canada I'm not sure I can get there, but I'll be there in spirit if not in person!

[EnderM3]

Here we go!

[325i Vert]

Im down. I know tons of the people in TN would come to this.

Josh K

[JustinE36]

i may be able to pencil this in...

really though this was a great idea Mitch.

[blackstig]

I'm definitely down for this one, and I'm most certainly going to bookmark Club Bimmer, great site Mitch, hopefully this one gets going in a big way.

But yes, just let me know when and I'll be there to add my car to the list.

-Stig

[Mitch]

Awesome guys! I need as many BMWs as possible to attend this. OK guys, what do you guys think about a date for the record attempt? Do you think we should do it this winter, or should we advertise the heck outta the event, get a TON of people and make it in the spring? What do you think? I want to do the best for this site and to ensure we have a successful record break!!

[dragojlovichs@bellsouth.n]

Im in...I'll bring 2 cars

[blackstig]

I say go for spring time, spring time usually works, and as long as it's a weekend, or I can get some advanced warning, then we should be good.

-Stig

[Mitch]

Yeah I was thinking the spring will be best. Maybe the middle of March? I'll check the farmer's almanac and see what the actual percentage of rain will be and plan accordingly. This is really going to be amazing!! Thanks for all the support everyone! I cannot do it without you!

[CVGTURBO86]

I will be there, no questions about it! I would love to partake in this!

-Chris

[Mitch]

Hey thanks Chris!! I'm looking forward to meeting all of you! I am so happy about the response!

[BMRSEB]

Put me down! Let us know date and time.. :)

[atl530i]

I'll be there. That would be a lot of fun to be involved in.

[MeFryRice]

I will be there and will bring a few other BMW owners that don't have time to be on the boards!!

-Steve

[Mitch]

Wow this is going to be un-friggen-believable!

OK, so we have decided it will be in the spring and the date we have chosen for the record attempt is April 5th 2008.

Please mark this date on your calender. It will be a day that goes down in the history books my friends!

I'ma gonna need some help getting the word around!! :)

[Mitch]

OK guys, we have officially filed to attempt to break a world record! Paperwork went in today! WOO HOO! Lets break this record!

[Bill]

Has anyone told the other BMW forums about this? Have the members come read this and I'm sure they will help Mitch break the record. What a great idea and I will be sure to be there!

- Bill

[nsxt2000]

Any idea of what the current record is, where it happened and when? I would venture that the loction was the German Autobahn.

Speaking of the Autobahn, I have had the pleasure to drive on it a couple of times but I understand it is much more speed regulated now than in the past. Anyone know or has anyone driven it recetnly?

[Justin]

Go and read the first post by Mitch it is like 269

[Mitch]

Yes the record was broken in March of 2007 by the Mini Owner's Group in the UK. The record is 269 cars in a single convoy. We are going to have over 300 in a single convoy. I think we will have more than 300, maybe even 400!! I hope we can set a new bar for car convoys. I know we can do it! We just have to get the word out!

Thanks everyone for your help!

[87635csi]

I cant wait to do this. Ill ask my moms friend to bring his 87 M535 to.

[Mitch]

Good news everyone! I heard back from Guinness World Records this morning and we are officially attempting this record! They have confirmed all my paperwork and wish us good luck!! I am on another cloud I am so excited.

If anyone knows an employee of Gwinnett County PD or Georgia State Patrol, I will need to touch base with them and get them involved. Let me know!

[DavidYow]

Dude, that is crazy impressive Mitch. I know some people with BMWs and will let them know, that is just outrageous if you pull that off! I'll help you get the word out man...

[McLovin]

whoa, I just read up on this, do you really think you can pull all those cars together? If you do, you are a Bimmer GOD.

[blackstig]

My father is a member of the douglasville sheriff's office, however, I'm sure he can get a notice from Gwinett or Cobb . . .we'll see, I'll talk to him, perhaps we can work out a sort of interdepartmental coalition or something . . . ^_^

-Stig

[87635csi]

I talked to my friend and he is bringing his 97 328is.

[Mitch]

Awesome man! We need lots more!

[blackstig]

I just sealed the deal on about 10 BMW's . . . not sure of the final number, but at the minimum it will be 10 BMW's ON TOP of the 2 that I'll be bringing out there . . . .if I can get the BMWCCA and SCCA guys to come out there, we'll be looking at 20-25 BMW's both street, prepared and full on track vehicles.

Who loves ya Mitchy?


LOL!

-Stig

[Mitch]

Stig does!! Oh man that is waay cool!

[blackstig]

Just to keep everyone in the "know" we should make a flyer, I'd be more than willing to help, but I'm sure you can handle it.

-Stig

[Mitch]

Stig, I've got some small business cards that are being made now. I'll get some to you as soon as they arrive! Thanks for offering to help!!

[87635csi]

1 day closer.

[blackstig]

You know what I just realized . . . .my member number here on CB is also my racing number in the SCCA . . . NICE!

-Stig

[87635csi]

Just got word from my moms friend that hes gonna bring his 87 M535i. Hes gonna ask some of his bmw friend to go to. Ill tell you when i get the conformation.

[blackstig]

87635csi . . . .you are the MAN!

Keep em coming, I'm picturing a number in my head . . .378 . . . .and NO that's not my credit score, LMAO! Probably close however, HAHAHAHAHA!

But yes, 378 give or take 10ish . . . .If we can top 400 for the event, I would be in awe!

-Stig

[Mitch]

This is fantastic, you see that is what we need. Its like viral marketing. Everyone knows someone with a BMW. Those people know 5-10 other people that own BMWs ect ect. Its working guys, I could not do it without your help. I really really appreciate all your help. This event will be in the history books!! I know it!

[87635csi]

87635csi . . . .you are the MAN!

Keep em coming, I'm picturing a number in my head . . .378 . . . .and NO that's not my credit score, LMAO! Probably close however, HAHAHAHAHA!

But yes, 378 give or take 10ish . . . .If we can top 400 for the event, I would be in awe!

-Stig

oh i got more coming trust me.

[Mitch]

Man that is awesome!! WOO HOOOO!

[DavidYow]

This forum is getting a lot of views

[Mitch]

Yes about 520 views or more. Good stuff guys! I am excited about this.

[carrerachas]

Mitch, tie it in with a charity event for the PR. There was a bike ride (motorcycle) several weeks ago for the Atlanta Humane Society that drew attention.

[Mitch]

Yes we are donating portions of some sponsorship proceeds to the Humane Society! Its going to be fantastic!

[Mitch]

OK everyone, here is an offical email from Guinness.
Claim ID: 199579
Membership Number: 177508

Dear Mr DeFrancis,

Thank you for your enquiry regarding your intention to attempt the
record for "Most cars in single convoy on the road". Your proposal is
very similar to an existing record that we monitor and so we suggest you
attempt this instead: "Largest parade of BMW cars".

The current record (current as at the date of this letter) is:
A total of 107 BMW Coupe cars took part in a parade organised by the
BMW Coupe Club Nederland (BCCN) at The Hague, Netherlands, on 25 April
2004.

This is great news! We will smash this record with ease!

[grant3915]

We want to be a part of this.
I'm also going to mention it to my boss and his wife.
He has an M6 and his wife has a 6.
His son had a M5, but traded it for a Range Rover.
What in the world was he thinking???
LOL
Anyway, we are definitely interested in being a part of this.
What an awesome idea!!!!!
Leilani

[87635csi]

I got about 8 more people. :D

[Mitch]

Wow this is great. I thank you all for supporting this challenge! :D

[E21GUY]

Hey this is an awsome idea... i will surely try to get all my bimmer friends in. I own an 1983 320is, and my dad owns a 1991 535im... I will definitely spread the word.... Oh yea by the way this is my fist post.... Good luck & M Speed

[Mitch]

Welcome E21guy! Thank you so much for your support. I cannot do it without you ALL! Many thanks...

[peperry]

Add me to the list! I bet we can beat the Mini world record by at least double:D.

I'm very glad to hear of an event like this, and it actually being close enough for me to drive to it.

LETS DO IT!!!

[michelle]

Sounds cool. :cool: I'm up for it! Just tell me the date.

BTW, is anyone going to the Euro Auto Fest? check out http://euroautofestival.com/

[Mitch]

I will absolutely be at Euro Fest next weekend! That show is amazing, I am planning on handing out flyers and ClubBimmer.com business cards on Saturday!

[HarryPR]

I'll also be there on Saturday.

Hope to see a sizable Bimmer representation there!

[Mitch]

Any ClubBimmer.com members who will be at Euro Fest, let me know. I really want to meet you guys!! :)

[SOUTHERNBIMMER]

Mitch I know I will be there and can contribute at least 2 of my cars but maybe more. How sweet it would be to see hundreds of BMW's all at one time. Can't wait!

[DavidYow]

I may head up for this...

[Mitch]

Lets try and hook up!! I'll be there in my M5 and plan on handing out flyers all day.

[blackstig]

Wait? Euro Fest?

When? Where? Why? How Much?

M5? What Year? Can Stig Play? :p

-Stig

[Mitch]

Heck yes! The 2007 Euro Auto Festival will be held October 19-21 at the BMW Zentrum located next to the BMW Manufacturing Co. on I-85, between Greenville and Spartanburg, South Carolina. The featured marque for this year's festival is Austin Healey, and there will be a wide variety of vehicles on hand to represent the breadth, beauty and performance of this legendary British marque.

http://www.euroautofestival.com/

I'll be there Saturday, not sure what time exactly. I'm bringing my M5!! You goin Stig??

[Mitch]

Everyone, I am trying to get Road Atlanta to allow us some laps of the track after we arrive there. How cool would that be to have 300+ BMWs on Road Atlanta?? Talk about photo op! :)

[blackstig]

Heck yes! The 2007 Euro Auto Festival will be held October 19-21 at the BMW Zentrum located next to the BMW Manufacturing Co. on I-85, between Greenville and Spartanburg, South Carolina. The featured marque for this year's festival is Austin Healey, and there will be a wide variety of vehicles on hand to represent the breadth, beauty and performance of this legendary British marque.

http://www.euroautofestival.com/

I'll be there Saturday, not sure what time exactly. I'm bringing my M5!! You goin Stig??


I'll go if you let me drool on your M5 . . .I wish I was rich and could buy an M5 . . .

LOL!

-Stig

[blackstig]

Just snagged another one . . . he'll be joining us! ^_^

-Stig


:::EDIT:::: Make that 4 . . . just talked to a co-worker, her and her husband will be rocking two BMWs. Also another co-worker is bringing his X5. He knows other's so we'll see just how that fits together as we get closer to April 5th.

[Mitch]

Stig that is amazing!! You coming to Euro Fest next weekend? The word is really starting to get around about the world record attempt! That is awesome. :)

[michelle]

This is really cool! I'm so going to be there! Hope to see you guys! :D

[blackstig]

Stig that is amazing!! You coming to Euro Fest next weekend? The word is really starting to get around about the world record attempt! That is awesome. :)


I'll be there, how much is it just to go? Like, to just hang out and look around? Free? Cause I'm down for the cause if it is!

I see the words "auto" and "cross" . . . . I may have to register and bring my helmet and fire suit!

-Stig

[Mitch]

If you are just going to spectate its free. It costs like 15 or 20 to participate, and I cannot stay long enough to participate in everything.

[HarryPR]

Here are a few pics from last year's event to whet your appetite:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v92/bonkosky/Eurofest2006/Eurofest2006068.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v92/bonkosky/Eurofest2006/IM000195.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v92/bonkosky/Eurofest2006/Eurofest2006061.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v92/bonkosky/Eurofest2006/IM000264.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v92/bonkosky/Eurofest2006/IM000296.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v92/bonkosky/Eurofest2006/IM000192.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v92/bonkosky/Eurofest2006/IM000236.jpg

The 2002 immediately above was restored by the techs at the BMW Performance Center and was raffled to benefit the Red Cross. This year they're doing a 6 series.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v92/bonkosky/Eurofest2006/IM000206.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v92/bonkosky/Eurofest2006/IM000274.jpg

[blackstig]

so wet that you had to add an "H"

LOL!

-Stig

:::::EDIT::::

So you guys don't think Stig's a MORON! I know the meaning, it was a pun . . .a ****ing pun! LOL!

[Mitch]

Oh man those are some great pics!! I want all those BMWs in the world record event!

[Justin]

Hell yeah those are so nice!

[SOUTHERNBIMMER]

What is that last car? I love that! I want it!

[Mitch]

That last car is a Alfa 2500 Duetto I think! 1967? Anyone anyone?

[HarryPR]

IIRC Duettos are roadsters. I believe it's a GTV or a GT Junior. Love the look of those Alfas. I would like to have one of those, plus a Lotus Cortina as stablemates to my 2002.

But then my wife would kick me out of the house........

[Mitch]

Ohh a Lotus Cortina? Great choice! I have not seen a Cortina since the last Mitty Challenge at Road Atlanta.

We are really getting some coverage on the event in April! Its getting exciting! :)

[88e28]

not fair you guys can't have fun when i'm gone.

[blackstig]

Hey, no one said take off for a week and a half . . .we were all like . . .nah dude . . .stay with us . . .you'll love it . . .but you were all like

I'M RICK JAMES BITCH!

And headed out!

LOL!

-Stig

P.S. SWEET! You got 100 posts!

[Philip]

Those classic Alfa coupes are pure sex. I would love one of those cars.

[Mitch]

Just a few updates here everyone:

Lots of people are asking if BMW Motorcycles will count towards the world record and they WILL NOT count. Unfortunately not because I love Beamers.

I will allow BMW motorcycles in the parade, but they will not be counted towards the world record parade of BMWs.

Thank you all for your support! :)

[MrEdSRI]

What a great idea. I will definitely be there. We'll bring out a few cars. Somebody needs to start a roster of sign ups.

Mitch is on the ball with this. This will make some news.

[blackstig]

. . .Somebody needs to start a roster of sign ups . .

:rolleyes:

*sigh*

-Stig

[Mitch]

I'll get on it!!

[SOUTHERNBIMMER]

I thought of this on the way home. Just a simple roll call where those that plan to attend can list their name and their car or cars than plan to bring. I should be good for three at least. Just put under the announcement for the record attempt.

[blackstig]

The only issue with a roll cal is that they tend to work for 3 or 4 pages, and can even work when it comes to arranging the prospective attendees, however, they tend to lose arrangement after a short while. All it takes is for one person to forget to copy and paste the list or for one person to forget to say "I'll be there" on the threads.

Most often, when you have a registration form, things tend to become a little more organized because persons tend to follow suit a little stronger. It's simple, a little PHP and some Java will make it so that all a person has to do is fill out a very short form, it'll append to a text or excel document and will make having an accurate count that much more possible.

Granted, we'll never know the exact number, because it never fails, right around the time when it's a week before the event, people will back out or fall through, so the numbers will be greater or lesser. THEN you'll have the folk that just show up because there's a bunch of BMWs and they own one too.

Mitch, you NEED . . .NEED . . .NEEEEEEED to talk to GWR and find out what the stipulations of setting the record are. I see that you found out that the bikes won't be included, but what about the SUVs? I notice that the title is BMW CARS not BMW Vehicles. Do the new Mini's count? ^_^ That's just wishful thinking right there, I know, LOL!

But yes, what will need to be done to get an accurate count? Will they have a representative there, lining us up and counting us out one by one, will there be a "sign-in sheet", is it signature based, I mean, I have some questions, and if you need me to do some more work, I'm all about it, just make sure you get to me before I take my daily dump . . . .

after that . . . .it's all down hill . . .there's no work after I poo!

HAHAHAHAHA!

-Stig

[SOUTHERNBIMMER]

No Stig mini's won't count. They would be considered Mini Coopers not BMW's. I thought Mitch said "marque" which I would assume meant any BMW branded vehicle although I do see why motorcycles wouldn't count. Mitch? You going to set us all straight?

[4ngie]

http://forum.e46fanatics.com/images/smilies/excited.gifI can't wait!!

[SOUTHERNBIMMER]

Yikes!

[blackstig]

All hell is about to break loose, Angie is here, LOL!

Just kiddin Angie . . .you're good people . . .and have a cool car . . . .that I wish to drive one day . . . .on a skid pad . . LOL!

-Stig

[Mitch]

OK everyone, yes I am going to have Bill set up a nice registration form on the site where everyone can see who is coming, what car they are bringing, and how many people they are bringing.

Yes we can have BMW SUVs, we cannot have BMW motorcycles, but I will allow them to participate, but they cannot be counted towards the record.

Now for the official business. This is the guidelines for our record attempt, this is taken directly from my official paperwork from GWR.

"Largest Parade of a Single Brand of Vehicle"
The following acts as a guide to the specific considerations and undertakings, in addition to the general requirements as detailed in the General Rules of the Record Breaker's Pack, for any potential attempt on the above record.

They shoud be read and understood by all concerned -organizers, participants and witnesses prior to the event.

Please note that, as detailed in the Agreement Regarding Record Attempts, these guidelines in no way provide any kind of safety advice of can be construed as providing any comfort that the record is free from risk.

Guidelines:
The records for the Largest Parades of a single brand of vehicle are based on the number of vehicles by a particular manufacturer in a parade.

1 - These records are for the greatest number of vehicles of the same make/marque starting and completing a parade route. All vehicles muct carry the same name badge (e.g. Ford, Rolls Royce, BMW, VW); it is not sufficient for the vehicles merely to be produced by the parent company. It is not possible for Guinness World Records to list separate records for every model of car ever produced (or even for the many vehicles that are considered 'iconic' for whatever reason). For this reason, records for specific models of car will NOT be considered (e.g. largest parade of VW Golfs).

2 - The minimun distance of the parade must be 3.2 km (2 miles) from the starting point to the finish (all cars must cross the start line and drive the length of the route to the finish line).

3 - If a car cannot complete the route, that car MUST be deducted from the total count.

4 - The column of cars must be continuous. As a general guide, the cars should not be more than two car-lengths apart during the parade.

5 - Where the parade takes place on a public road, the assistance of local law enforcement should be obtained. All traffic laws must be obeyed at all times.

6 - The registration number of each vehicle, as well as the name and telephone number of the driver, should be recorded on a pre-printed sheet and submitted with the world record claim.

[Justin]

Thanks for posting that Mitch

[McLovin]

Wow that is awesome, you are really registered with Guinness? Cool, I used to read those books all the time. GOOD LUCK!

[blackstig]

Wow that is awesome, you are really registered with Guinness? Cool, I used to read those books all the time. GOOD LUCK!

:rolleyes:Someone didn't read the flyer :(


Got it, the word will be passed around, basically a convoy, we need law enforcement help or we need to make sure we convoy on a clear passage of highway or sidestreets with minimal redlights because that will break us up!

-Stig

[Mitch]

That is correct Stig, I have contact the Commanding Officer for the Georgia State Patrol and I am hoping they are willing to help us, otherwise I'll get Gwinnett County Police to help us on and off the highway.

[KAAMAcat]

Mitch...... a suggestion. You may wanna find a road that is away from the general population (ie. not RT400, 75, 85) and w/o lots of on/off ramps.

I say that because anytime we've done a mt drive up 400 (lets say), you always seem to get idiots wanting to join the line even though they can see its an organized event.......... heck, even with the police escort earlier this year for the childrens charity ride from TurnerField to FOA, still dipsticks on the road.

Soooooooo. I bet you can find some 5-10miles of highway in the northern areas that could totally be controlled. Or, pick that last stretch of rt400 early some sunday morning....

[blackstig]

We can meetup before the cruise, get some eats and then head out, I'm sure a local business (especially a smaller one) would LOVE that!

-Stig

[Justin]

Yeah thats ture but if we stay to one side of the road than i think we will be ok there is not alot of on ramps toward the end of 85 where we will be. If the police can block off the on ramps that would be nice too.

[4ngie]

All hell is about to break loose, Angie is here, LOL!

Just kiddin Angie . . .you're good people . . .and have a cool car . . . .that I wish to drive one day . . . .on a skid pad . . LOL!

-Stig
My E46 wouldn't be any fun on a skid pad, but my E30 would.

And no, you can't drive either of them. :D


Mitch, sounds like a good plan. I'll know something about my even tomorrow, and then I'll start a thread about it on E46.

[blackstig]

My E46 wouldn't be any fun on a skid pad, but my E30 would.

And no, you can't drive either of them. :D . . .

:(

But . . .but . . . but . . . .I have a wicense and a book . . .a book . . .dat says . . I good . . .me weawwy good :(

[Mitch]

NICE! Thanks for keeping me in the loop 4ngie!

[Philip]

What car should lead this Bavarian Super-convoy? A classic pre-war 328 Mille Miglia? Maybe a pair of Isetta's? Or will we go with something current like a 2008 M3 sedan, or maybe a modern icon like the E39 Dinan 5?
Food for thought.

[AddLightness]

I'd say a 507 or an M1 would defenitely look mine up front.

[Philip]

507 would be incredible

[F1Julie]

We should get a German racing driver to lead the convoy. Michael Schumacher is retired - maybe he'd do it? ;)

[blackstig]

We should get a German racing driver to lead the convoy. Michael Schumacher is retired - maybe he'd do it? ;)


That'd be sweet! I was thinking Sauber . . .he drives the best BMW in the WORLD!

But he's not retired and imagine he wouldn't do it for less than a hand job, a bowl of jelly and a check with substantial zeros on it.

And I'm simply not up to the task of finding THAT much jelly . . . LMAO!

-Stig

[Justin]

Great ideas! All i know is what ever leads has to be special! The Isettas are a good idea but remember they top out at around 50mph and thats at a high constant rpm, Hills would be a problem because they really do stuggle up hills Guessing (30 - 35mph depending on the size of the hill) lol they are one cylinder engines after all!:cool: Maybe we could get a concept or something like that?

[blackstig]

Great ideas! All i know is what ever leads has to be special! The Isettas are a good idea but remember they top out at around 50mph and thats at a high constant rpm, Hills would be a problem because they really do stuggle up hills Guessing (30 - 35mph depending on the size of the hill) lol they are one cylinder engines after all!:cool: Maybe we could get a concept or something like that?

The CS Concept?!?!?!?!?!?!I would jizz all over the place . . .man . . .I would surrender my racing license and instructor status for that car!

-Stig

[Justin]

The CS Concept?!?!?!?!?!?!I would jizz all over the place . . .man . . .I would surrender my racing license and instructor status for that car!

-Stig


Yes that would be sweet! People would freak seeing it up front!

[87635csi]

That'd be sweet! I was thinking Sauber . . .he drives the best BMW in the WORLD!

But he's not retired and imagine he wouldn't do it for less than a hand job, a bowl of jelly and a check with substantial zeros on it.

And I'm simply not up to the task of finding THAT much jelly . . . LMAO!

-Stig

I could do the check as long as nothing was in front of the zero's.

[Mitch]

By request, BMW NA asked me to mail a letter of my intentions to the consumer affairs department. I am asking them to send us the Hydrogen 7 series and I want to have some big wig lead the entire parade in the car. I'd love to get Bob Varsha or Hans Stuck to drive the lead car. How friggin cool would that be?

Now I seriously doubt they will send us the Hydrogen 7, but all they can say is no.

[4ngie]

That would be sweet.

[Philip]

By request, BMW NA asked me to mail a letter of my intentions to the consumer affairs department. I am asking them to send us the Hydrogen 7 series and I want to have some big wig lead the entire parade in the car. I'd love to get Bob Varsha or Hans Stuck to drive the lead car. How friggin cool would that be?

Now I seriously doubt they will send us the Hydrogen 7, but all they can say is no.

That's the spirit Mitch!
They might surprise you.

[87635csi]

By request, BMW NA asked me to mail a letter of my intentions to the consumer affairs department. I am asking them to send us the Hydrogen 7 series and I want to have some big wig lead the entire parade in the car. I'd love to get Bob Varsha or Hans Stuck to drive the lead car. How friggin cool would that be?

Now I seriously doubt they will send us the Hydrogen 7, but all they can say is no.

That would be cool.

[Justin]

Yeah that might get alittle attention :D

[Mitch]

Yeah that would be super cool! I'm working on it my friends!! :)

I want to have 328 Mille Miglias, 507s, 2002s, I would love to have an example of every BMW if I can swing it!

[Philip]

Getting a Mille Miglia would be legendary. I think there are like 6 of them or something crazy like that. Does anyone know the exact figure?

[Mitch]

Yeah I think you are correct, there is only 6-10 that exist now. Its going to be a legedary event, even if we don't get a MM. I'd like to get a M1 and McLaren F1!!

[Philip]

Yeah I think you are correct, there is only 6-10 that exist now. Its going to be a legedary event, even if we don't get a MM. I'd like to get a M1 and McLaren F1!!

That would be awesome too. Where in the world do you even begin the search for something like that?

[blackstig]

I say we get a Black and Kashmir E34 540i to lead the parade!

LMAO!

-Stig

[Justin]

Thats the best idea yet!:rolleyes:

[DavidYow]

You need to get a registration forum made so we can see who is attending the event in april.

[4ngie]

Mitch: I just got a confirmation from Stone Mountain for April 5th for 4ngiefest!! I'm gonna start a new thread on E46Fanatics and get an attendance list going for the drive and the meet.

[McLovin]

that is going to be a BIG BMW day!

[Jdudley13]

I'm assuming people are going to be making a trip into town for this. Might as well make a weekend of it? Anyone have an issue with trying to come up with something either friday night or sat? Some kind of track day perhaps?

[Mitch]

OK everyone, once the world record drive is complete, we are all driving down to Stone Mountain Park to participate in 4ngieFest 2008 BMW show and party! Can you believe what a wonderful BMW day this is going to be??
The Schedule:

April 5th 2008
9:30am to 10:30am -start gathering at Gwinnett Arena and get into groups for World Record Parade and drive.

11:00am- Lead car out, groups follow. We will have police assisting us onto and off of 85 North.

11:30-12:30 -the entire group of 350+ BMWs will drive on 85 North from Gwinnett Arena to Road Atlanta. Drive is about 25 miles long, and we must obey the speed limit of we risk losing the record.

1:00pm-2:00pm -Group dispersal to 4ngieFest at Stone Mountain Park.

3:00pm- AngieFest begins!


Lodging info: I suggest using www.kayak.com or you may want to stay at one of the hotels in the park.

Here's a map of Stone Mountain Park. The lot we're using is the Yellow Daisy lot, across from the police station, in the bottom right corner of the map.

"Entrance into Stone Mountain Park requires an $8.00 one day parking permit per vehicle or an annual parking pass. This permit gives you access to the Park's numerous outdoor adventures for all ages including the public picnic areas, hiking trails, children's playground, walk-up trail and the spectacular Laser Light Show NOT ALL ATTRACTIONS WILL BE OPEN ON THIS DATE.."

Please note: This is for all BMWs

[87635csi]

Ill be at both!

[Mitch]

Me too! Its going to be a great BMW filled day! :)

[Philip]

Mitch, are you concerned that there might be some injuries because of peoples' heads exploding due to their inability to handle so much bad-assness in a single day?

[SOUTHERNBIMMER]

Haha! I might be one of those!

[4ngie]

Mitch, are you concerned that there might be some injuries because of peoples' heads exploding due to their inability to handle so much bad-assness in a single day?
Ahahahaha!

[AddLightness]

IMO the most impressive Bimmer in the world and defenitely one worthy of leading is the BMW NAZCA. Anyone with me?

[Justin]

LOL yeah its going to be a crazy day that will go down in history! :cool:

[Mitch]

Philip, I have reseached extensively and exhaustively on ways to combat peoples heads exploding from the overall BMW bad ass-ness on that particular day. My scientists tell me that there is no way to contain this phenomenon. It just something we are going to have to risk my friend, HECK my head could blow off too! :)

Its going to be a HELL of a day. I think about it every hour of every day.

[Jdudley13]

I'm kind of worried about what kind of pants I'm going to wear...300+ cars, a full day of BMW's, you do the math...can't exactly wear sweatpants..

[Mitch]

Wear brown pants!! :)

[Philip]

Wear brown pants!! :)

with pleats!

[Jdudley13]

haha, its the pleats. The pants are not flattering in the crotchal region. Guess i'm gonna be the guy walking around all day, walking off a situation.

[SOUTHERNBIMMER]

I will have on "Depends". I hope I don't smell funny.

[4ngie]

Oh my. :D

[Philip]

haha, its the pleats. The pants are not flattering in the crotchal region. Guess i'm gonna be the guy walking around all day, walking off a situation.

I'm taking them back, right now, to the.... pants store.

[87635csi]

Speakin of B.A's this is how i plan on dressing for the run.
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d170/coandcambria69/80.jpg
(actually me)

[Justin]

lol.

[Jdudley13]

haha, good stuff. As if the site of 300+ bmw's won't be distracting enough, we'll have all kinds of other weird **** going on as well. I would suggest a tailgate as well, but somehow I think tailgating before a "cruise" would be frowned upon..

[Mitch]

That is too funny! I've been getting some emails, and yes the X3 and X5s are allowed in the event, and they will count towards our record.

How is everybody doing? We will have an official registration page up and running in the next day or so. I just want to thank everyone for the help and support! :)

[Jdudley13]

Mitch, this might be jumping the gun a bit but how do you feel about having a downloadable file that people can edit and print off as a "name tag" to put in their car. Possibly with a mod list, location, forums they are members of, and at the very least forum usernames? Just a thought...

[Mitch]

Wow that is a great idea. I need to get our registration page up and running first, then we can look into doing that. Good stuff thanks for the thought!!

[madsedan]

I'll try to wrangle more people in Alabama to go to this, any idea when the registration page will be up? I have a friend that writes for a couple of euro car mags, I could try and get some coverage from them as well. If whoever is in charge of this wants help or input from BMWCCA people drop me an e-mail or PM.

[DavidYow]

the more people the merrier! :)

[4ngie]

What other forums has this been posted on so far? I don't want to double-post behind someone. I'm on a ton of forums, but I don't have time to read through all of them.

I've posted (or other people have posted) threads on the following forums:

1 Addicts (http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?p=29906#post29906)

TDF (http://www.tehdriven.com/forum/showthread.php?t=42088)

E90post (http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?p=1592182#post1592182)

BF.c (http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=858258)

CFBMW (http://cfbmw.org/viewtopic.php?p=50601#50601)

E46 (http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=516164)

[Mitch]

Awesome, I've posted on:

-ferrarichat.com
-pelicanparts.com
-importatlanta.com

I need to hit 6 speedonline today.

[Philip]

I just requested the day off.

[Philip]

What other forums has this been posted on so far? I don't want to double-post behind someone. I'm on a ton of forums, but I don't have time to read through all of them.

I've posted (or other people have posted) threads on the following forums:

1 Addicts (http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?p=29906#post29906)

TDF (http://www.tehdriven.com/forum/showthread.php?t=42088)

E90post (http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?p=1592182#post1592182)

BF.c (http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=858258)

CFBMW (http://cfbmw.org/viewtopic.php?p=50601#50601)

E46 (http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=516164)

We double-posted a few of them. Oh well, too many is better than too few!
I also posted on BimmerFest.c

[4ngie]

Awesome, I've posted on:

-ferrarichat.com
-pelicanparts.com
-importatlanta.com

I need to hit 6 speedonline today.502streetscene (http://www.502streetscene.net/forum/showthread.php?t=98262)

BavisionBMW (http://www.bavisionbmw.com/forum/showthread.php?t=328)

We double-posted a few of them. Oh well, too many is better than too few!
I also posted on BimmerFest.cThis is tr00!

I just requested the day off.YAY!!! :D

[SWINFORD]

This is gonna be awesome

[Mitch]

You are sooo correct about that Swinford! Good to see more Alabama members here! WELCOME!

[87635csi]

I posted on DTMpower.net awhile ago.

[4ngie]

Also on NCEuro (http://nceuro.org/forums/viewtopic.php?t=8975&sid=80c1ab13c4f07a0abb4c142ce9ab6907)

[McLovin]

The word is really getting out. I was at Dinan Days yesterday and heard some people talking about it. Did anyone here go to the Dinan Days at Perfoming Imports?

[Mitch]

Yes I was at Dinan Days too! When were you there? What a great show, I told a lot of people about the site and the world record event!

[Jdudley13]

Didn't know anything about it...damn

[Gibber66]

Mitch,
Left a post on the Bimmerforum thread you started, but wanted to make sure you got it here as well.

Saw the press release, but more publicity could amp up the chances of breaking 270. Any thoughts as to contacting local/national media (ABC/CBS/NBC)? Could easily result in helicopter footage that would help as proof for Guiness verification. Is Guiness currently involved?

BTW, mentioned this to 4ngie: for whatever reason, looks like the Bimmerforum posts are taking place on the Georgia forum, might be worth starting a thread over on the Southeastern US one. Plenty of folks like myself in AL, TN, FL and the Carolinas that would be interested, but don't necessarily view the Georgia forums. Just a thought.

Cheers,
Gibber

[4ngie]

Mitch: I haven't read through this entire thread because, well, I'm lazy.. :D Are you having tshirts made for the event or anything. If you are, would you be interested in splitting the cost so I can have 4ngiefest put on there too?

[Jdudley13]

I kicked some ideas around with Mitch last week about media coverage. I'm going to start e-mailing this week. If anyone has any connections with a media source it would be helpful.

[Mitch]

Yes media coverage is the most important thing we need.

We are 100% official with Guinness and they have officially recognized our record attempt. We have been in contact since day one.

We are making some special edition tshirts for the world record event.

[Jdudley13]

Mitch is there some sort of Guinness official recognition number or statement or something that can be referenced for credibility?

[SWINFORD]

Mitch is there some sort of Guinness official recognition number or statement or something that can be referenced for credibility?

Good question

[Mitch]

Hiya, ok my official Guinness Membership # is 177508 and my official Guinness claim/attempt ID is 199579.

[4ngie]

Hiya, ok my official Guinness Membership # is 177508 and my official Guinness claim/attempt ID is 199579.
Did you get a secret decoder ring? :D


I want an official Guinness Membership # :(

[Lsixer]

I want an official Guinness Membership # :(

Cant you get one when you purchase a six-pack of Guinness Ale? http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w245/lsixer/dunno-1.gif





















j/k http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w245/lsixer/lmao.gif

[4ngie]

lawl

[McLovin]

that is too cool that you are registered with guiness. Are they linked with the beer company?

[Mitch]

No I don't think Guinness World Records is the same Guinness as the good beer company. Good question though.

The word is getting around about our world record drive! This is sooo exciting!

[Philip]

No I don't think Guinness World Records is the same Guinness as the good beer company. Good question though.

The word is getting around about our world record drive! This is sooo exciting!

What if we set a Guinness World Record for drinking the most Guinness beer!
That might cause a portal to parallel dimension to open.

[SWINFORD]

What if we set a Guinness World Record for drinking the most Guinness beer!
That might cause a portal to parallel dimension to open.

LOL thats great

[Mitch]

Philip, I just laughed out loud in my office! That was funny as hell! I think we should attempt that world record next! :)

[SWINFORD]

Philip, I just laughed out loud in my office! That was funny as hell! I think we should attempt that world record next! :)

Or at the same Time JK :p

[Philip]

Or at the same Time JK :p

You read my mind!!! Awesome idea! I'm in.

[4ngie]

Or at the same Time JK :p
That would definitely draw some media attention.

And possibly a few ambulances.

And maybe even a coroner. :D

[Jdudley13]

That would definitely draw some media attention.

And possibly a few ambulances.

And maybe even a coroner. :D

I knew it was going there eventually..haha. Maybe a discount on Guinness? Get baileys to sponsor and have a big car bomb party...

[SWINFORD]

That would definitely draw some media attention.

And possibly a few ambulances.

And maybe even a coroner. :D

:p ALways thinking negative LOL

[4ngie]

:p ALways thinking negative LOL
Never! I'm trying to decide which actress will play me when the movie comes out about it. :D

[SWINFORD]

Never! I'm trying to decide which actress will play me when the movie comes out about it. :D

Nobody can replace you Angie

[4ngie]

Nobody can replace you Angie
:werd:

[Mitch]

Now 4ngie has the right school of thought!! :)

[Philip]

Never! I'm trying to decide which actress will play me when the movie comes out about it. :D

I'm thinking a blonde Jessica Biel? (think I now pronounce you Chuck & Larry)
I hope I'm played Luke Wilson.

[4ngie]

I'm thinking a blonde Jessica Biel? (think I now pronounce you Chuck & Larry)
I hope I'm played Luke Wilson.
No, no, no. I'm thinking Elisha Cuthbert. :D

[Mitch]

Sweet, I like Elisha, shes smokin.

[SWINFORD]

Sweet, I like Elisha, shes smokin.

:werd:

[DavidYow]

I told my boss about the world record event, he said he will look at site tonight. Hopefully get another car in the event!

[4ngie]

I'm currently exchanging emails with Greg Emmerson and Samuel Du who are Feature Editors of Eutotuner.

I'll keep you posted. :)

[SWINFORD]

I'm currently exchanging emails with Greg Emmerson and Samuel Du who are Feature Editors of Eutotuner.

I'll keep you posted. :)

:woot:

[mistertripps]

I emailed Neal Boortz, who drives a 6 Series he calls "The Catfish", about the event. I haven't heard from him, but maybe if everyone on the board sends him emails we might get his attention.

Go to Boortz.com and click on the link to email the show. Keep it brief and don't link to the event page. Just mention that more info can be found at ClubBimmer.com. He doesn't like links....

Also, make sure you mention the Fair Tax. If we can give him a platform to spread the word about it, he just might decide to join us. If we get Boortz as our lead Bimmer, we are golden for the record. He'd probably send us over 500 cars easy.

So, get those emails out to the show. I plan on sending him a new one about once a week until he tells me to bug off or he shows an interest!

[Mitch]

Great idea! I'm on it! I love Boortz and I'd love to get him involved! He could be a sponsor!

[SWINFORD]

Great idea misstertripps. Then he can also get word out on the radio.

[mistertripps]

I'm headed to Columbia, South Carolina this afternoon and will be there until Friday. I'll do my best to recruit some new members and let everyone know about the World Record attempt.

I'll be back on later tonight!

[4ngie]

I'm headed to Columbia, South Carolina this afternoon and will be there until Friday. I'll do my best to recruit some new members and let everyone know about the World Record attempt.

I'll be back on later tonight!
Have a safe trip!

[SWINFORD]

Have a safe trip!

:werd:

[4ngie]

:werd:
:fail: :(

[Mitch]

I've been getting more and more emails about the event. I think we are going to smash the world record in April. Angie might end up with the largest 4ngiefest ever! :)

don't worry guys, I'm working on getting us a bunch new smilies too.

[SWINFORD]

:fail: :(

:( I cant help it no smiley's

[SWINFORD]

I've been getting more and more emails about the event. I think we are going to smash the world record in April. Angie might end up with the largest 4ngiefest ever! :)

don't worry guys, I'm working on getting us a bunch new smilies too.

Awesome.

[4ngie]

I've been getting more and more emails about the event. I think we are going to smash the world record in April. Angie might end up with the largest 4ngiefest ever! :)

don't worry guys, I'm working on getting us a bunch new smilies too.
I certainly hope so! I'm doing my best to get the word out.

[Jdudley13]

Thats great news, I can't wait to see the turnout. I'm slammed this afternoon but am gonna try to draw up an e-mail to start sending to media sources. Mitch check your PM's.

[mistertripps]

I don't remember if we've officially signed up or not, but go ahead and put two more Bimmers down for the record attempt and 4ngiefest. Cindy will drive the wagon and I plan on having the Seven looking good by then. April 5th is our 11th anniversary - what better way to celebrate than in our Bimmers!

[SOUTHERNBIMMER]

I don't remember if we've officially signed up or not, but go ahead and put two more Bimmers down for the record attempt and 4ngiefest. Cindy will drive the wagon and I plan on having the Seven looking good by then. April 5th is our 11th anniversary - what better way to celebrate than in our Bimmers!

Hey that is great! We will have to make an extra special day then.:)

[4ngie]

I don't remember if we've officially signed up or not, but go ahead and put two more Bimmers down for the record attempt and 4ngiefest. Cindy will drive the wagon and I plan on having the Seven looking good by then. April 5th is our 11th anniversary - what better way to celebrate than in our Bimmers!
Aww <3

[Jdudley13]

Does anyone have a connection at Andretti's? That might be a good friday night spot. If we get them to throw some money in as a sponsor, we could set up an event for Friday night to have everyone get together. I think they have a bar(I think?) and go-karts, could it get any better?

[blackstig]

I put like a bunch of cards in various German Auto Shops, they should be in circulation rather quickly.

-Stig

[Jdudley13]

Good idea. I'm waiting to pick some up from Mitch so I can start handing them out..Football season is almost over so hopefully i'll be able to make more events

[Mitch]

UPDATE everyone!
If you go into your User CP and go to Edit Profile, you will now see where you can sign up for the world record event. We wanted to ensure that anyone who signed up for the drive is a ClubBimmer.com member. We will have the ability to see who all is coming to the event!! Check it out!

[SOUTHERNBIMMER]

I saw that earlier and filled it out. I like the new profile stuff!

[Gibber66]

UPDATE everyone!
If you go into your User CP and go to Edit Profile, you will now see where you can sign up for the world record event. We wanted to ensure that anyone who signed up for the drive is a ClubBimmer.com member. We will have the ability to see who all is coming to the event!! Check it out!

Mitch,
Recommend you update your OP to reflect this info so folks starting on the thread don't have to go to page 9+ before they get this info.

Cheers,
Gibber

[Mitch]

Gotcha, good idea! I'll start a new thread about it. THANKS MAN!

[4ngie]

Mitch: One of my friends on E46 has asked this in my thread, and I didn't know the answer, so I thought I'd ask you. :)

Since this thread is now 488 posts long I'm not going to try to search, but I was wondering: how far do you all have to drive to make the record books? A mile? 200 feet?

This question is constantly on my mind. I'm starting to lose sleep over it.

[Gibber66]

Mitch: One of my friends on E46 has asked this in my thread, and I didn't know the answer, so I thought I'd ask you. :)

Not sure, but I seem to recall reading something about an uninterrupted 2-mile stretch.

Cheers,
Gibber

[Mitch]

Hi Angie, ok tell him that we only have to drive 10 miles to break both the records. We are actually going to drive 26 miles from Gwinnett Arena to Road Atlanta. Then everyone is meeting at 4ngieFest at Stone Mountain.

[4ngie]

Hi Angie, ok tell him that we only have to drive 10 miles to break both the records. We are actually going to drive 26 miles from Gwinnett Arena to Road Atlanta. Then everyone is meeting at 4ngieFest at Stone Mountain. Sweet! Thanks Mitch!

[blackstig]

10 Miles? Wow, we had 5 cars and got separated before mile 1 was completed. There's going to have to be a LOT of organization in order to make sure that we start, drive off, continue and finish at the same time.

-Stig

[mistertripps]

10 Miles? Wow, we had 5 cars and got separated before mile 1 was completed. There's going to have to be a LOT of organization in order to make sure that we start, drive off, continue and finish at the same time.

-Stig

Yeah, I was thinking the same thing on Saturday. We are going to need some law enforcement assistance to get everyone out on the road together. Without closing off the road, I have no idea how we are going to keep non-Bimmers out of the line....

[Catmint]

Yeah, I was thinking the same thing on Saturday. We are going to need some law enforcement assistance to get everyone out on the road together. Without closing off the road, I have no idea how we are going to keep non-Bimmers out of the line....

Damn non-Bimmers. :mad:

[Gibber66]

So much for my "2-mile" comment. :D Yeah, in addition to Law Enforcement support, we'll need to have some "Rules of Engagement" for all participants to ensure all record requirements are met.

[Jdudley13]

Haha yeah, one of my buddys said he is going to pull his 4 runner in the middle just to ruin it, although he was kidding, some might actually be ignorant enough to try it.

[Justin]

Haha yeah, one of my buddys said he is going to pull his 4 runner in the middle just to ruin it, although he was kidding, some might actually be ignorant enough to try it.


Yeah i kinda makes you wonder what people might do but, if there is cops there i dont think any one will mess with us.

O and BTW there should be a rules of engagement in the works that every one will have to sign!

[Mitch]

Guys, we cannot prevent other cars from going in and out of the parade. Its going to be a loooong line of BMWs, so that in unfortunately inevitable. It will not harm the record, but we will try not to allow this to happen.

Whats is good, is that I have contacted Gwinnett County PD and Georgia Public Safety Escorts and we WILL have police around to help us. However, Georgia State Patrol has been notified by official letter, and they have no interest in helping us.

[Jdudley13]

Those guys are just no fun at all....As long as it won't harm the record, if some poor rice burner or F-body person wants to pretend to be as cool as us for a few minutes, why not...

[Jdudley13]

On a seperate note...Too bad there is not a tunnel on the way, we could record the 20 minute audio and sell it...I would buy it, might be the sound track of my life.

[SWINFORD]

On a seperate note...Too bad there is not a tunnel on the way, we could record the 20 minute audio and sell it...I would buy it, might be the sound track of my life.

Hells yea

[Gibber66]

Okay, I don't feel so dumb anymore :D , I was doing some more calculations and I think I realize where I was thinking 2-miles...350 cars with about one car spacing in between will result in about a 2-mile long train of BMWs (with vehicles up to ~16 feet long). Unfortunate the State Police isn't supportive. Mitch, what's their address? Do you think a strong mail campaign might help?
Cheers,
Gibber

[Mitch]

Hey there, I'd love to look more into a strong mail campaign, I wish I could get a list of BMW owners, in large metro areas in the SE. Heck, I'd love to get a dealers customer list.

[88e28]

Good idea Mitch.

[Mitch]

UPDATE!!

Ok everyone, Gwinnett Arena has officially declined permission for us to use their parking lot for 2 hours. I'm very disappointed but nothing we can do. I have been in touch with Chateau Elan and they are considering letting us on the property to start the drive to Road Atlanta.

To officially break the records, we need to drive a minimum of 2 miles as a parade. All cars that start the parade must finish, or cannot be counted. Its 6.7 miles from Chateau Elan to Road Atlanta. That will break the record.

I'll keep you posted and thanks for being here!

[Catmint]

Thanks, Mitch, for the update and for all your hard work. I'm sure it will all work out for the best.

Say, isn't Chataeau Elan a fancy-dancy hotel and winery? Sounds like we could make a weekend of it. Maybe they would agree if they realize there might be a lot of people staying for the weekend and spending money. ;)

[Philip]

UPDATE!!

Ok everyone, Gwinnett Arena has officially declined permission for us to use their parking lot for 2 hours. I'm very disappointed but nothing we can do. I have been in touch with Chateau Elan and they are considering letting us on the property to start the drive to Road Atlanta.

To officially break the records, we need to drive a minimum of 2 miles as a parade. All cars that start the parade must finish, or cannot be counted. Its 6.7 miles from Chateau Elan to Road Atlanta. That will break the record.

I'll keep you posted and thanks for being here!


Gwinnett Arena FTL!
Lame-asses.

[88e28]

I'll spend the night so I'm on time. Let them know people are going to stay.

[Justin]

UPDATE!!

Ok everyone, Gwinnett Arena has officially declined permission for us to use their parking lot for 2 hours. I'm very disappointed but nothing we can do. I have been in touch with Chateau Elan and they are considering letting us on the property to start the drive to Road Atlanta.

To officially break the records, we need to drive a minimum of 2 miles as a parade. All cars that start the parade must finish, or cannot be counted. Its 6.7 miles from Chateau Elan to Road Atlanta. That will break the record.

I'll keep you posted and thanks for being here!

WOW didn't expect that i wonder why? All i can say is that we will be laughing in there face when they realize that they made a big mistake!
Gwinnett Arena FTMFL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :fire:

[Jdudley13]

Wow, thats unfortunate. Kind of lame as well. i wonder if they have some sort of event planned for the day? Either way..350 + BMW's > anything else they could possibly have planned

[Mitch]

Hey guys, yeah I am pretty disappointed with their decision, but no worries. If we can gather at Chateau Elan, that would be ultra classy! I love Chateau Elan, Julie and I were married there! We can definately make a weekend out of it if you guys want to stay up here. Its amazing! I'll keep you posted!

[Philip]

Wow, thats unfortunate. Kind of lame as well. i wonder if they have some sort of event planned for the day? Either way..350 + BMW's > anything else they could possibly have planned

Unless there's another club planning to have 450 BMW's there that day....

Hmmmmmmmmm....

[F1Julie]

I'll spend the night so I'm on time. Let them know people are going to stay.

Great idea! I'd love to stay there the night before and maybe the night after too.

[Philip]

I will be there and will bring a few other BMW owners that don't have time to be on the boards!!

-Steve

LOL Awesome login name!

[Jdudley13]

Unless there's another club planning to have 450 BMW's there that day....

Hmmmmmmmmm....

Well played sir..haha.

I think it would be a classy venue assuming they have the parking. I've never been there so I have no clue..

[Justin]

Good points it would be classy just like BMW:)

[Meltzer]

Wow this sounds like an awesome event. You can count me in and I'll let my bimmer friends know too. I work for a promotional marketing company that also operates a print shop, we mostly do vehicle wraps. If you need any vinyl wraps made to advertise your website/record attempt please contact me.


www.GRIPpromotions.com

[SOUTHERNBIMMER]

Wow this sounds like an awesome event. You can count me in and I'll let my bimmer friends know too. I work for a promotional marketing company that also operates a print shop, we mostly do vehicle wraps. If you need any vinyl wraps made to advertise your website/record attempt please contact me.


www.GRIPpromotions.com

Hey welcome to the Club! Nice website! I am sure your services will come in handy for some of our members.

[Meltzer]

Thanks man. If y'all get me some flyers I can distribute them to my local german auto shops. I also have a friend who's a tech at United BMW of Roswell, I'm sure he can help spread the word.

[mistertripps]

There is a great golf course at Chateau Elan for anyone who might be interested in going up on Friday and playing a round. That is Master's weekend, so golf would be an appropriate addition to the event!

[SOUTHERNBIMMER]

How about foosball?

[Justin]

How about foosball?


What about it its for the devil!!!!