dascoupeguy
Well-Known Member
Geez... We just finished Legends and since 2016 is just around the corner here is a 'pep-talk' for the 100 year celebration... (not that it needs one...)
I just refreshed my memory of the 1996 event after 'accidently' finding my November 1996 Roundel. What memories THAT brought back. That issue pretty much was cover to cover all about BMW being the featured marque in 1996. I don't know if any old issues of Roundel are archived and available online, but if you kept that issue i would encourage you to read through it.
There was no Legends of the Autobahn back then but in those days we (Central Cal Chapter) hosted the BMW corral and the Ultimate Clean Car Contest held within Concorso Italiano, then at Quail Lodge. (also covered in the 1996 issue). That year we also incorporated 'Coupefest' at Quail and had over 50 coupes on the grass. This event continued annually though 2008 and ultimately evolved into Legends.
At Laguna Seca in 1996 we had at least 104 e9's in the corral and boasted to have had over 750 bimmers at that event. THAT whole weekend was fantastic and unforgettable.
I think it is safe to say that what happened in 1996 will pale in comparison to the 100 year 'party' that is in store for us. The spectacle that will unfold at Laguna Seca will on its own test the capacity our sensory faculties. When you add in the Legends event the day before and Oktoberfest the week after... good god...pass me the Valium while I ascend into BMW heaven!
Already I see that there are at least 25 e9's committed to attending with many from the East coast. (there are probably more that have indicated attending on the other threads on the forum, but I haven't checked) I'm sure that given the magnitude and importance of 2016 that we will easily eclipse the numbers from 1996.
The 2015 Legends event boasted 30 + coupes on the grass. Those numbers were prompted by the 40th anniversary of the CSL's dominance in racing that year. Quite a turnout, since we figured that 2015 was going to be an 'off year' with most bimmerphiles looking ahead to 2016.
There are many details still to be worked out for 2016. When you think of all the blau mit weiss-ers planning on coming to the party at Laguna Seca, the SIG's, and the vintage tour planned for that year, its going to be sensory overload to say the least. Stay tuned as the planning for event(s) unfolds.
A big thank you to all the local 'coupe-guys' that helped out at Legends this year. Count on being asked to help out again in 2016. Ahd that goes for any coupe newbs that would like to pitch in for help here and there.
Then there's Ofest.... yikes!
Lastly, PLEASE if you haven't already, finalize your lodging plans. DO NOT WAIT to do that!
(2 pics attached from 1996, taken by Klaus Shcnitzer)
Again, stay tuned! DCG
I just refreshed my memory of the 1996 event after 'accidently' finding my November 1996 Roundel. What memories THAT brought back. That issue pretty much was cover to cover all about BMW being the featured marque in 1996. I don't know if any old issues of Roundel are archived and available online, but if you kept that issue i would encourage you to read through it.
There was no Legends of the Autobahn back then but in those days we (Central Cal Chapter) hosted the BMW corral and the Ultimate Clean Car Contest held within Concorso Italiano, then at Quail Lodge. (also covered in the 1996 issue). That year we also incorporated 'Coupefest' at Quail and had over 50 coupes on the grass. This event continued annually though 2008 and ultimately evolved into Legends.
At Laguna Seca in 1996 we had at least 104 e9's in the corral and boasted to have had over 750 bimmers at that event. THAT whole weekend was fantastic and unforgettable.
I think it is safe to say that what happened in 1996 will pale in comparison to the 100 year 'party' that is in store for us. The spectacle that will unfold at Laguna Seca will on its own test the capacity our sensory faculties. When you add in the Legends event the day before and Oktoberfest the week after... good god...pass me the Valium while I ascend into BMW heaven!
Already I see that there are at least 25 e9's committed to attending with many from the East coast. (there are probably more that have indicated attending on the other threads on the forum, but I haven't checked) I'm sure that given the magnitude and importance of 2016 that we will easily eclipse the numbers from 1996.
The 2015 Legends event boasted 30 + coupes on the grass. Those numbers were prompted by the 40th anniversary of the CSL's dominance in racing that year. Quite a turnout, since we figured that 2015 was going to be an 'off year' with most bimmerphiles looking ahead to 2016.
There are many details still to be worked out for 2016. When you think of all the blau mit weiss-ers planning on coming to the party at Laguna Seca, the SIG's, and the vintage tour planned for that year, its going to be sensory overload to say the least. Stay tuned as the planning for event(s) unfolds.
A big thank you to all the local 'coupe-guys' that helped out at Legends this year. Count on being asked to help out again in 2016. Ahd that goes for any coupe newbs that would like to pitch in for help here and there.
Then there's Ofest.... yikes!
Lastly, PLEASE if you haven't already, finalize your lodging plans. DO NOT WAIT to do that!
(2 pics attached from 1996, taken by Klaus Shcnitzer)
Again, stay tuned! DCG
