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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

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