One Lap OF America - BMW M5 First Place in Luxary Class - The Unofficial BMW M5 Messageboard (m5board.com)

mweel · 15th May 2002, 02:00

Below are the results to MICHELIN ONE LAP OF AMERICA HEROES AND HORSEPOWER. The link can be found at http://www.caranddriver.com/xp/Caran...he.xml?&page=8 .

Notice #18 overall and 1st in the luxary class.

1. (1st, SSGT1) Brian Smith, Spencer Geswein -- 1998 Dodge Viper GTS, 8340 points;
2. Paul Gerrard, Daniel Kary -- 1994 RENNTech SLR7.4, 8150;
3. Jim Minneker, Chuck Mallett -- 1997 Mallett 435, 8025;
4. Emanuel Crouvisier, Reg Riemer -- 1994 Toyota Supra Turbo, 7990;
5. Reed Kryder, John Bender -- 1990 Chevrolet Corvette ZR-1, 7930;
6. Sean Roe, John Hennessey -- 1998 Hennessey Venom 650R, 7880;
7. Robert Renc, Ron Kline -- 2000 Lingenfelter Twin-Turbo Corvette Stage II, 7640;
8. (1st,SSGT2) Rick Potter, George Samuels -- 1993 Mazda RX-7, 7555;
9. (1st, Classic Import)Gary Griffiths, Paddi Griffiths -- 1975 Porsche 911 Carrera Turbo, 7500;
10. DanCorcoran, Marc White -- 1995 Pontiac Firebird Firehawk, 7460;

11. (1st, ClassicAmerican), David Sugg, Doug Reed -- Superformance 427, 7420;
12. Steve Dinan, Dan Erwin, Jon van Woerden -- 1995 BMW M3 Turbo, 7395;
13. Gregory Stasiowski, Dale Black -- 1994 Mazda RX-7, 7200;
14. Dan Schlickenmeyer, Mike schlickenmeyer -- 1993 Ford Mustang, 7155;
15. (1st, Mid-Price Sedan) Roy Hopkins, Nancy Becker -- 1992 BMW 325i/M3, 7080;
16. Jerry Churchill, Bill Evans Jr. -- 1997 Dodge Viper GTS,7045;
17. John Berger, Kristian Berger -- 1998 Chevrolet Camaro SS, 7035;
18. (1st,Luxury Sedan) Tony Swan, Jim McCraw, John Ursone -- 2000 BMW M5, 7020;
19.Bruce Harvey, Jim Craig -- 1995 Porsche 911, 6925;
20. Rob Limbaugh, Paul Seredynski -- 1999 Chevrolet Corvette, 6840;
21. Steve Cole, Thierry Cherpillod -- 1998 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am, 6820;
22. Kevin Wesley, Rick Lee -- 1995 Consulier GTP, 6820;
23. Chris Novak, Peter von Behrens -- 1988 Porsche 928S4, 6705;
24. Jack Ireton-Hewitt, Robert Blakemore, Mark Grzella -- 1987 Porsche 944 Turbo, 6355;
25.Ed Dellis, Greg Martin -- Beck 1958 Lister Corvette, 6220;
26. Greg Hagopian, George Gebara -- 1994 Ford Probe GT, 6100;
27. Terri Hundertmark, Tom Moore -- 2000 BMW M coupe, 6070;
28. Donald Kah, Kevin Clarke -- 1988 BMW M3, 5890;
29. Donald Adis, Justin Adis -- 2000 Audi S4, 5825;
30. Scott Ahlgrim, Steve Ahlgrim -- 2000 Honda S2000, 5780;
31. Jerry Sibley, Brian Sibley -- 1998 Chevrolet Corvette, 5770;
32. (1st,Economy Car) Michael Stimac, Ralph Denuzzio -- 1998 Dodge Daytona CS Turbo, 5735;
33. Chris Berube, Michael Kramer -- 2000 Saturn SC2, 5685;
34. (1st, SUV/Pickup) Ron Adee, Mark Reuter -- 1994 Dodge Ram, 5560;
35. Robert Ring, Dennis Steendam -- 2000 Chevrolet Camaro Z28, 5540;
36. Dennis Olthoff, Mark Ray -- Superformance 1964 Daytona Cobra, 5500;
37. Michael Hickman, Tom Bertino -- 1981 Chevrolet Camaro Z28, 5360;
38. John McElhinny, Nick Lengyel -- 1989 Chevrolet Corvette, 5320;
39. Arpad Papp, Scott Stamper -- 1999 RENNTech C43, 5315;
40. Bob Donsbach, Doug Donsbach -- 1998 Nissan Altima, 5170;
41. Enrique Ramirez, Michael Potter, Suzanne Ramirez -- 1997 Volkswagen GTI VR6, 5165;
42. John Barrick, Ed Piatek -- 2000 Cadillac STS, 4885;
43. Lawrence Leff, Ryan Catucci -- 1995 BMW M3, 4815;
44. Scott Breneman, David Geoff Jr. -- 1995 Chevrolet Camaro Z28, 4745;
45. Jeremy Keppler, Michael Quilatan -- 1996 Nissan 200SX, 4735;
46. Scott Blazey, Stuart Raike -- 1995 BMW M3, 4610;
47. Steve Smotrich, George Batejan -- 2000 Chevrolet Camaro Z28,4560;
48. Edward Olkkola, Brian Healy -- 2000 Ford SVT F-150 Lightning, 4380;
49. Matt Hubbard, Stephanie Hubbard Meisel -- 1977 Datsun 280Z, 4105;
50. Roy Shelley, Kurt Treser -- 2000 Volkswagen New Beetle, 4085;
51. Julius Carozza, Andrew Carozza -- 1985 BMW 318i, 4035;
52. Seth Jacoby, Oliver Licul -- 2000 Audi S4, 4035;
53. John Madeley, Brian Berninger -- 1996 Chevrolet Impala SS, 3995;
54. David Girgen, Tom Davis -- 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190E, 3940;
55. Robert Bond, Steffan Wigert, John Masterson II -- 1993 Ford Ranger, 3750;
56. Alan Smith, Dale Seeley -- 1995 Dodge Neon, 3730;
57. Tim Silbaugh, Thomas Wettach, Gregory Farrell -- 1994 BMW 325is,3705;
58. Michael Pancheri, Donald Schauer -- 1991 Ford Mustang, 3705;
59. Rene von Richthofen, William Wilson -- 2000 Audi S4, 3675;
60. Michael Hogan, Robert Hogan -- 2000 Acura Integra Type R, 3665;
61. Travis Mjolsnes, William Lavigne, John Schneider -- 1988 BMW M3, 3635;
62. Stu Sacks, Pearce Sloan -- 1999 Volkswagen New Beetle 1.8T, 3575;
63. Howard LaFever, Doug LaFever, David Campbell -- 1995 Chevrolet Impala SS, 3485;
64. Tamara Hull, Woody Hair -- 1988 BMW M3, 3380;
65.Jeffrey Martini, Ronald Martini -- 1989 BMW M3, 3345;
66. R. Clay Gould, Barry Naquin -- Superformance 427, 3340;
67. Richard Johnson, David Johnson, Carol Johnson -- 2001 Oldsmobile Aurora, 3305;
68. Kerry Steed, Tim Davis -- 1988 Toyota MR2, 3200;
69. David Carr, Mark Lerocque -- 1978 Porsche 911SC, 3190;
70. Ken Wasmer, Chuck Taylor, John Heltman -- 2000 Saturn LW2, 3155;
71. Ken Kennedy, Noel Clason -- 2000 Chevrolet Impala 9C1, 3080;
72. Fay Teal, David Teal, Ronald Pizor -- 2000 Oldsmobile Intrigue, 3010;
73. Troy Chamberlin, Donald Lynch, Bruce Abrahamzon -- 1999 BMW323i, 2985;
74. Brian MacDonald, Jake Jacobellis -- 1993 Mazda RX-7, 2945;
75. J.M. Crouvisier, Guy Boulanger -- 1995 Mitsubishi Eclipse Turbo, 2935;
76. Mark Joppru, Todd Staton -- 1987 Volvo 780/Chevy LT1, 2870;
77. Justin Kababik, Garrett Kababik -- 1989 BMW 535i, 2865;
78. Gary Hagopian, John Loring -- 1962 Jaguar XK-E, 2860;
79. Bob Murray, Sheree Murray -- 1977 Datsun 280Z, 2800;
80. Glen Dodd, Michael Stein, Charles Lovelady -- 1989 Chevrolet Blazer/Corvette, 2760;
81. Vince Bodiford, Dave Young, Curt Door -- 2000 Saab 9-3 Viggen, 2685;
82. Michael Demers, Richard Wells, Jon Martin -- 1985 Jaguar XJ6/Chevrolet, 2565;
83. Richard Mueller, Darrell Mountjoy -- 1997 Ford SVT Mustang Cobra, 2455;
84. Mark Stielow, Cameron Evans -- 1969 Chevrolet Camaro, 2445;
85. William Papke, Gary Hensch -- 1988 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am GTA, 2415;
86. Gregory Dean, William Blauvett -- 1997 Audi A4 1.8T, 2315;
87. Lauren Scarpace, Frederick Scarpace -- 1993 Chevrolet Corvette, 2295;
88. Ty Baycora, Mike Baycora -- 1988 Chevrolet Corvette, 2205;
89. George Verrilli, MarkVandecarr -- 1983 Ferrari 512BB, 2185;
90. Pete Magnuson, Stephen Martyak -- 1995Mosler TwinStar Eldorado, 2150;
91. Jim Tignanelli, Frank Guido -- 2000 ChevroletImpala, 2135;
92. Mike Roberts, Donald Harris -- 1989 Honda Civic Si, 2100;
93. KimCrumb, David Muyres -- 1996 TNT King Snake Viper, 1975;
94. Karl Kelley, MikeTalemal -- 1962 Chevrolet Corvette, 1970;
95. Kurt Linder, Dave Udit -- 1995 Volvo 850T10, 1940;
96. Robert Dubler, Christian Schober -- 1998 GMC Sonoma 4x4, 1905;
97.Linda Cheatham, Peggi Moore -- 1997 Porsche Boxster, 1885;
98. Mark Bennett, KeithMaddock -- 1985 Toyota Supra, 1825;
99. David Strong, James Karish -- 1985 PontiacFirebird, 1800;
100. Gary Wills, Jamin Cummings, Doug McCabe -- 1976 BMW 2002,1785;
101. Norman Babcock, Chris Cimino -- 2000 Audi S4, 1695;
102. Robert Hoover,William Hoover -- 1997 Ford SVT Mustang Cobra, 1635;
103. Barry Kline, JamesRoxbury -- Superformance 427, 1575;
104. Nicholas Wong, Bryan Norris, Thai Nguyen -- 1996 Nissan Skyline GT-R, 1340;
105. Cameron Worth, Kandy Lynn -- 1993 MazdaRX-7 Banzai, 1305;
106. Bradley Nelson, Richard Nelson -- 1966 Chevrolet Corvette,1225;
107. Keith Perry, Wayne Nordstrom -- 1991 Chevrolet Corvette, 1065;
108. PeterRech, Elmer Hardy -- 1999 Honda Civic Si, 795;
109. Stephen Weber, Danny Yanda -- 1963 Austin Mini, 605;
110. George DeGrood III, Albert Timmer III -- 1979 AMCSpirit/Chevrolet, 495;
111. Charles Hurbis, John Hurbis -- 2000 Porsche Boxster S,350;
112. Catesby Jones, Peter Klein -- 1986 Porsche 911 Carrera Turbo, 290;
113.Blake Fuller, Jason Deal -- 1992 Honda Civic, 200.

greg · 15th May 2002, 02:35

I love it. Particularly this, from the bottom of Page 5:

Quote:

Compared with the wild rides at the front of the pack, this year's official One Lap entry by the beloved car magazine you are now reading may seem a bit tame, but it was enough to give your faithful correspondent and teammates Jim McCraw and John Ursone the coveted Luxury Sedan class trophy, something we've been pursuing for three seasons. And as much as we'd like to suggest this achievement was the result of steely-eyed cool and scalpel-sharp skills, we have to admit the car probably had something to do with it. It was a BMW M5, which doesn't rhyme with "Wow!" but should.

Richard in NC · 15th May 2002, 03:15

I like the rest of the write up on the M5 (top of page 6).

Quote:

There were some reasonably hot entries arrayed in what proved to be an exceptionally deep 10-car Luxury Sedan field -- a factory-backed Cadillac STS with a 350- hp version of the Le Mans pace-car engine, for example, plus four S4 Audis, Arpad Papp's RENNTech-massaged Mercedes C43, and a brand-new Saab 9-3 Viggen, another factory entry. But with 400 horse-power on tap, our white M5 was the overdog all the way. All we had to do was keep it on the track, which we did, pretty much. At two tons, the M5 is certainly no wraith, and it isn't exactly eager to attack corners, but it was conspicuously faster than anything else in the class. Someone suggested it was like bringing a gun to a knife fight. Then again, if you were invited to a knife fight, wouldn't you bring a gun if you could? And a big one? We finished 18th overall. And we rest our case.

mweel · 15th May 2002, 03:29

My original post was from 2000.

The current standings for this year are even better!!!! The M5 is still in 1st place in the luxary sedan category, but is now in 11th overall. Wow.. 2 years later and even better results.

The link can be found at :

One Lap of America 2002

1 1 Dodge Viper ACR SSGT1 7380
Brian Smith, David Zelkowski
2 5 Chevy Corvette Vint Amer 7200
Michael Miller, Aaron Quine
3 30 Chevrolet Corvette SSGT2 7195
John Boos, Todd Cleasby
4 21 Toyota Supra Turbo SSGT1 6895
Andi Baritchi, Clint Pohler
5 7 Porsche 996 TT SSGT1 6740
Mark DaVia, Jeff Denmeade

6 31 Mazda RX-7 SSGT2 6730
Gregory Stasiowski, Dale Black
7 19 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 SSGT1 6710
Rodney Sizemore, Rick Sizemore
8 8 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 SSGT1 6690
Reed Kryder, John Bender
9 25 Pontiac Firebird SSGT2 6680
Dan Corcoran, Kyle Corcoran
10 6 Lamborghini Diablo SSGT1 6475
Karl H. Troy, Steve Griffin

11 14 BMW M5 Luxury Sed 6290
Nancy Becker, Roy Hopkins, Adrienne Hughes
12 50 Subaru Impreza MidPri Sed 6120
Greg Hagopian, Larry Smith
13 15 Ford Thunderbird MidPri Sed 6070
Ted Lyons, Mike Hurst
14 9 Dodge Viper SSGT1 5965
Jerry Churchill, Bill Evans, Jr.
15 13 Plymouth Valiant 100 Vint Amer 5965
Kevin Wesley, RICHARD EHRENBERG, Mark Grubelich

16 51 Volvo 740 Sedan MidPri Sed 5890
William Cook, Richard Spicer, Jon Dega
17 3 Dodge Viper SSGT1 5660
Ron Adee, Patrick Adee
18 57 Audi S4 Luxury Sed 5610
Donald Adis, Justin Adis
19 29 Pontiac Firebird SSGT2 5545
Scott Breneman, David A. Groff, Jr.
20 66 Porsche 930 Vint For 5345
David Goodman, Keith Ibarguen

21 67 Porsche 911 SC Vint For 5265
Glen Clarke, Louis Frlan
22 39 Saturn L200 MidPri Sed 5210
Ken Wasmer, Joseph Troilo, Michael Kramer
23 93 Ford Lightning S U V 5180
Brian Healy, Edward Olkkola
24 26 Honda S2000 SSGT2 4865
Scott Ahlgrim, Steve Ahlgrim
25 37 Volkswagen GTI VR6 MidPri Sed 4865
Enrique Ramirez, Suzanne Ramirez, Dale Seeley

Cumulative Overall Points as of - Sat May 11 23:25:37 2002
Page 2
Results sorted by position

26 20 Chevy Corvette SSGT1 4845
Dan Swain, Brennan Swain, Richard Tucker
27 10 Jaguar S Type R Luxury Sed 4725
Tony Swan, Mary Seelhorst
28 85 Saturn SC1 Econo Car 4660
Christopher Berube, Michael Stimac
29 38 Subaru WRX MidPri Sed 4625
Rob Limbaugh, Ron James, Paul Seredynski
30 68 Datsun 280Z Vint For 4625
Bob Murray, Sheree Murray

31 77 Pontiac Trans Am Vint Amer 4610
Brandon Vivian, Bryan Vivian, Ronald Vivian
32 16 BMW M3 Coupe SSGT1 4600
Bill Arnold, Tamara Hull
33 42 BMW 325i MidPri Sed 4550
Stu Sacks MD, David High
34 41 BMW 325i MidPri Sed 4485
Steve Stubbs, James Clay
35 70 Porsche 911 Turbo Vint For 4385
Greg Hulka, Richard LaScala

36 94 Ford Ranger S U V 4360
Robert Bond, Steffan Wigert
37 61 Audi S4 Luxury Sed 4220
Mark Bennett, Keith Maddock
38 60 Audi S4 Luxury Sed 4190
David Coughlin, Paul Stephen
39 75 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 Vint Amer 4090
Michael Hickman, thomas bertino
40 56 Mercedes-Benz C32-AMG Luxury Sed 4040
Arpad Papp, S. Scott Stamper

41 69 Chevrolet Impala SS MidPri Sed 3875
Howard LaFever, David Campbell, Mark Grzella
42 82 Chevy Blazer S U V 3835
Glen Dodd, Charles Lovelady
43 17 Porsche 930 SSGT1 3795
James Hanrahan, Brian O`Day
44 40 Volkswagan GTI MidPri Sed 3740
Yarrow Thorne, Ryan Catucci
45 76 Chevrolet Camaro Vint Amer 3705
Rex Humston, Randy Humston

46 62 BMW 740 IL Luxury Sed 3695
Simeon Mackrides, David Flogaus, Ben Greisler
47 43 Subaru Impreza 2.2 RS-T MidPri Sed 3570
Mark Fitzgerald, Wayne Chin, Emilio Arce
48 74 Ford Mustang Vint Amer 3455
George Batejan, Steve Smotrich
49 28 Porsche 944 Turbo SSGT2 3325
Matt Hubbard, Gwen Butler
50 46 Volkswagen GTi VR6 MidPri Sed 3320
Ross Stuart, Oscar Ramirez

Cumulative Overall Points as of - Sat May 11 23:25:37 2002
Page 3
Results sorted by position

51 96 Chevrolet Tahoe S U V 3220
Robert Dubler, Christian Schober, Stephan Egenter
52 86 ford festiva Econo Car 3205
Jack Ireton-Hewitt, Robert Blakemore
53 22 Porsche 911 C2 SSGT1 3175
Roberto Alvarez, Jerry Skene
54 59 Audi S4 Luxury Sed 3160
Scott Betzler, Bruce Betzler
55 54 PORSCHE 911SC Vint For 3145
David Carr, Mark LeRocque

56 32 Mazda Miata SSGT2 3085
Ravi Seshadri, Mark Wieber
57 48 VW Jetta GLX MidPri Sed 3035
Fay Teal, C. David Teal, Ronald Pizor
58 81 Volkswagon Beetle Retro 3005
Danielle Salley, Judy Celelli
59 95 Dodge Caravan S U V 2940
Ralph Gilles, Scott Greisman
60 89 Ford Mustang Econo Car 2810
David Strong, James Karish

61 83 Chrysler PT Cruiser Retro 2655
Don Kahn, Donald Harris
62 4 Lister Corvette Replic SSGT1 2490
Ed Dellis,
63 45 Audi A4 Avant 1.8T MidPri Sed 2455
Julie Melbin, dan latham, william porter
64 11 Honda NSX SSGT1 2310
Jon York, Armand Puig
65 58 Audi S-4 Luxury Sed 2035
Rene Richthofen, Roy Chapin

66 49 Chevy Caprice MidPri Sed 1905
Michael Demers, Richard Wells, Jon Martin
67 90 Chevrolet Impala Econo Car 1890
Nick Lengyel, Michael Hamill
68 36 Porsche Boxster SSGT1 1790
Linda Cheatham, Peggi Moore
69 27 Ford Mustang SSGT2 1785
Daniel Hannah, Joseph LeRocque
70 88 Honda Civic Si Econo Car 1690
Mike Roberts, Jamin Cummings

71 52 BMW 328i MidPri Sed 1625
Matt Zekauskas, Pete Zekauskas
72 78 Chevrolet Corvette Vint Amer 1585
Raymond Casterline, Greg Pien
73 99 BMW 2002 Vint For 1545
Austin Bader, Matt Jeffrey
74 47 Pontiac Grand Am MidPri Sed 1390
David Johnson, Richard Johnson
75 80 TEAM WEASE Ford F-350 S U V 1295
Ramin Bahat, Mike McDonnell, Dave Monheim

Cumulative Overall Points as of - Sat May 11 23:25:37 2002
Page 4
Results sorted by position

76 23 Chrysler PT Cruiser Retro 1185
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77 33 Mazda Miata SSGT2 1160
Edd Hendricks, Lyn Vogel
78 63 BMW 535i Luxury Sed 730
Justin Kababik, John Bailey Jr., Jeff Poor
79 18 mitsubishi 3000 gt-vr4 SSGT1 330
Bart Panessa, PETER Liberto
80 2 Mercedes RENNTech CLK 60 SSGT1 50
Dan Kary, Spencer Geswein

81 44 Subaru WRX MidPri Sed -225
Robert Liautaud, John Scheff
82 12 Nissan Skyline GTR SSGT2 -350
Nicholas Wong, Emmanuel Crouvisier, Jason Saini
83 87 Ford Focus Econo Car -350
Robert Hoover MD, William Hoover

Teutonaddict · 15th May 2002, 05:42

Quote:

Originally posted by mweel
My original post was from 2000

Now it makes more sense. I was surprised to see John Hennessey in this year's race. I thought he was out running from the Law!

Hamann7 · 15th May 2002, 10:19

Guys,

I just did some reading on this particular car, because Simeon was a frequent poster on Bimmer.org, roadfly.com, whatever the hell that trash board is called now!

Anyway, did you guys notice this car, in 46th place?

62 BMW 740 IL Luxury Sed 3695
Simeon Mackrides, David Flogaus, Ben Greisler

The stuff he did to his E38 is simply amazing, you guys would be most impressed!

He took a '97 740iL, swapped the auto out for a 6 speed manual, created a 16lb. aluminum billet flywheel with the same specs as an M5 one to save weight (16 vs. 38 lbs.), bolted an ESS supercharges that puts out well over 400hp, put in a custom coilover suspension and runs on 18" Fikse FM10 wheels.

Talk about a monster of a car! Imagine a 740iL blasting past sports cars on the track!

Do a search on the web under Simeon and 740IL, it is simply amazing at how sick this car is!!!

What I'm wondering is, if he went through all that trouble, why not swap in an M5 motor and THEN add a supercharger? That would be an UBER-Beast, and a more comfortable one too!

Adam · 15th May 2002, 13:00

Hehehe that is just great!

all the best
adam

rvacha · 15th May 2002, 15:09

The E38 is awesome! I've been wanting to mod a 740i for some time now and had given up hope of putting a six speed into it - until now! Thanks