BMW 2002 FAQ at the races. VARA Oktoberfest!

[steve k.]

We are proud to present to you the first ever BMW 2002 FAQ at the races. The first ever BMW 2002 FAQ gathering will be held at Buttonwillow Raceway Park on September 13.

VARA (Vintage Auto Racing Association) is having their annual 'Oktoberfest” race at Buttonwillow Raceway September 13th and 14th. There will be about 150+ vintage race cars of all types on the track. Real racing not a parade.

8 to 10 2002 will be participating in this year race and they will need our support.

BMW 2002 FAQ will have a designated area where we can park our cars and enjoy the race.

Camping is allowed on site if you want to stay for the entire weekend. Entrance to the racetrack is $10.

Qualifying is in the morning and races start after lunch. We will try to gather between 10:00am and 11:00am on Saturdat. If you cannot be there at that time, still show up.

Ireland Engineering will be giving discounts on their parts, plus free delivery to the racetrack.

Please reply to the thread is you pan on coming. We need to know the number of people to work out some cool details that will be a pleasant surprise to those who make it.

VARA Racing

Buttonwillow Raceway Park

Ireland Engineering

Thanks,

steve kupper

Oktoberfest_08_wkgv2_flat-1.pdf

[steve k.]

So far we have

1. steve k

2. jan

3. scott

4. InkaSteve

5. Pat

6. Pedro

7. Keith02

8. Pierre

9. Jeff

10. Daniel

11. Chris

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[steve k.]

Oh, c'mon guy and gals! There have to be more people in California who want to see some real vintage racing while supporting local 2002 racers and heir cars!

steve k.

[kbmb02]

We need to know the number of people to work out some cool details that will be a pleasant surprise to those who make it.

Thanks,

steve kupper

I'll be there, Steve . . . with my car, racing with the rest of the 2002's in the C Sedan class. The combo of FAQ 2002 / Ireland / VARA should make for a good time - c'mon out, folks.

[steve k.]

We will do the actual gathering on Saturday. But everyone is welcome to be there the entire weekend.

steve k.

[pichos1]

Hi Steve,

I'm going to shoot for being there; perhaps Daniel too.

Regards

Jan

[scestes]

Steve, I am planning on coming, but it is doubtful I will be bringing my 2002. I am doing double duty that weekend and skipping out of the event saturday afternoon to attend an event in Palm Srings, then returning very late that saturday night. This is the plan at least. I may just say screw the other event and show up to take pics of kick ass german race cars shredding up a track.

[InkaSteve]

Steve,

Any idea of the time frame of the event (arrival, Head home, etc). Sounds like a good idea. We need to convince the SoCal Vintage guys to make this event their "September Drive" . Seems to be approx 3-4 hours from most of Calif. LA to SF. Even takes 3 hrs from SB. (Can't really get there from here very easily) Gonna try to make it, gotta fix my brakes first, looks like fun.

[Guest Anonymous]

Ok my real name is Pat I will be there with the future wifey and the car washer kid she brought into this world to mow the lawn. With my super dull and rusty 76 02.

[steve k.]

Steve, i am trying to find the schedule for the event. Once i know i will get the timing a little better, but at the moment I am thinking of getting everyone there around 10:00am or 11:00am Some people might have to leave early.

Thanks for all the interest. Hope all of you and more will make it!

steve k

[steve k.]

Qualifying is Saturday morning and races are after lunch. We will gather at the track between 10:00am and 11:00am.

steve k.

[kbmb02]

We will gather at the track between 10:00am and 11:00am.

FYI - VARA typically has a noontime (approximately) track tour, where you get to drive your street car on the track behind the pace car - kinda cool for those who haven't raced their '02. There's a $20 donation, part of which goes to a local Buttonwillow charity.

[2002haus]

Email sent Steve-O.

[scestes]

I'm going to be there the whole weekend and should have my 2002 with me. The other engagement isn't looking as exciting as I thought it would. Going to be down in San Diego the following weekend probably for the Unlimited Hydroplane races as well if anyone is going to that.

[bmw1602.com]

I'll try to make it, I'll be in my M3 spectating as my car is still far from done...

If you in the general area......I highly recommend it.....amazing cars and racing...... and cool people.

Here is my link of pictures from past year's Oktoberfest races......

2007 pics

http://bmw1602.lostbrazilian.com/v1/viewer.php?album=albums/Gallery/Events/VARA%20Oktoberfest%2007&pn=1

2006 pics

http://bmw1602.lostbrazilian.com/v1/viewer.php?album=albums/Gallery/Events/VARA%20Oktoberfest%2006&pn=1