PCA vs BMWCCA

[Geoff911sc]

It is interesting and disappointing to listen to Michael compare the two clubs with such relatively little experience. The good news is Michael is driving a great car that may actually teach him something in a relatively short period of time...no ABS, Power steering, PASM, ICU/UCMe or 300+ HP. I am a Fossil member (20+ years) with PCA, having joined in 1987 the CVR chapter in CT (autocross champion in 1989 - when it was run at Limerock in equally prepared E30 M3's). I moved to PA in 1991 and was the regions autocross chair and chief instructor for a couple of years. Club raced when the intent was "run what you brung" (didn't include pit crews, 18 wheelers and chefs). I am a certified PCA and BMW instructor (the certification program that originated with BMW and shared w PCA) and turn my own wrench. I drive with both PCA and BMW and can tell you with confidence that there are very good drivers in both clubs. The protocall is very similar. The event you visited this weekend had an abbreviated and consolidated DE run groups to accomodate the club race. This may answer Mike's comment regarding the perceived speed differential of the drivers and the dissatisfied participant.  I would encourage you to come take a ride with some of the BMW instructors (as long as the waiver is signed). You will find  they are more than optimizing the performance capability of the vehicle. P.S.  Hope to see you all at the RTR event @ the Glen or the Del VAL BMW event @ Thunderbolt (their 3rd of 5 events this year!). Speaking from experience.......Both clubs have alot to offer! Ask many of the Reisentoter instructors that have participated in a multitude of BMWCCA events.