Paul Paparella 1973 BMW 2002 tti
HRG Class 3 Champion 7 years
2nd in class 3 years
Overall champion once.
History:
Built to SCCA Improved Touring A in mid-1980’s by Rick Kiceniuck, owned and driven by Dave Formanek.
Sold to Al Bossert circa 1988, used mostly for BMW CCA drivers schools through 1991
Sold to Paul Paparella, 1992. Raced in SCCA ITA through 1992 through 1997, then in Volvo Historic Series/ HRG from 1998 to present.
Body work restoration/repaint and new roll cage in 2009 by Brion Tompkins
Currently configured to SCCA FP specifications
Driver :
Started autocrossing with BMW CCA in 1984
Started driving in BMW CCA drivers schools starting in 1985.
Instructed in BMW CCA drivers schools from 1988 through late 1990’s
Started racing in SCCA in 1988.
Have driven and/or raced at:
Lime Rock, Watkins Glen, Pocono, NHIS, Bridgehampton, Nelson Ledges, Mid-Ohio, Summit Point, Roebling Road, NJMP, Beaverun, Schenley Park (Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix)
Career:
Civil Engineer specializing in water supply, licensed Professional Engineer, Senior Vice President at Hatch Mott MacDonald.
Other vehicles in the fleet:
1971 BMW 2002
1974 BMW 2002 restoration in progress
1988 BMW M3 awaiting restoration
1995 Ford E250
2001 Audi A4 (wife’s car)
2005 BMW 325ci