As part of its 2011 gathering, the Allegheny Chapter is pleased to host the 10th Anniversary of 5er Fest at the 2011 PVGP. For those not familiar with the event, 5er Fest is the creation of a an interest based group of vintage 5 Series BMW enthusiasts who discuss their cars, techincal issues and generally socialize on the web at http://www.mye28.com/. The e28 in the title refers to BMW's internal chassis numbering system which identifies BMW's 5 Series automobiles produced in the 1980's. Since the members of this forum are located all over the United States, Canada as well as other countries, it is difficult to have face to face interaction at regular meetings. In 2002, the members of the forum picked Dallas, TX as a destination where the members could come to meet face to face. A 5er Fest gathering has been held annually since that first year with diverse destinations such as the BMW manufacturing facility in Greer, SC, TireRack's headquarters in South Bend, IN, and most recently, as part of the BMW CCA's O'fest in Elkhart Lake, WS. Members of this group own many unique 5 Series cars that are rarely seen in the US. In addition to participation in all of the Allegheny Chapter activities for this year's PVGP, we have scheduled special events for 5er Fest. We extend a special welcome to the members of this group! If you do not have an e12, e28 or e34 Remember, the Allegheny Chapter welcomes all years and models of BMWs!

The BMW Club plans to keep many of the successful events of recent race weeks while added and tweaking others to keep the schedule fresh. Here is the tentative list of events planned for July 2011:

2011 Schedule for BMW
BeaveRun Historic Races - July 16 and 17 weekend
- Trackside German Car Corral featuring reserved parking catered picnic lunch and hospitality tent - $15 per person/per day for lunch
- BMWCCA Club Racing on the track as one of the groups twice each day Details
- Historic Racing all weekend - Details

Schenley Park Weekend - July 21 thru 24
- Thurday, July 21 - Flat-Day at BeaveRun Motorsports Complex for BMW and PVGP driving enthusiasts Details
- Scenic driving tour with lunch and evening reception - Friday, July 22
- Friday July 22 Spaten Happy Hour Reception hosted by BMW Club in the Schenley Park race paddock - No Cost
- BMW CCA Corral with reserved track parking, catered lunch and hospitality tent - Weekend July 23/24
- Vintage racing through the streets of Schenley Park, within 250 feet of tent!
- Be a part of the 2,000 strong car show

- 5er Fest Parade Lap ? 5er Fest participants will have the opportunity to take part in the Sunday Opening Ceremony Parade Lap Limited to first 25 guests to register - $25 donation per vehicle
- Host hotel is Greentree Radisson, only three miles from downtown. 800 333-3333 Code BMW11

Contact
Please contact Eric Zagrocki at the BMW Club if you have any questions. Remember to check back often as the schedule and details will be updated in the near future. You can also visit the BMW Club website

Location
The BMW tent is located on the golf course at turn 13. Enter Schenley Park from the top of Schenley Drive and you will be directed down the hill and turn left at GATE E and enter the golf course.