Bimmerfest 2009: Aftermath
#1
Bimmerfest 2009: Aftermath
Larry and I went down to the Bimmerfest in Santa Barbara, CA for our 5th time this year taking down the Cobalt Twins. We had great fun once we found some good roads in Northern California despite a slight mishap on Larry's part.
We left Wednesday last week and I made it back Tuesday morning, Larry made it back Monday and Steve/Darrin made it back last night.
At the start there were three
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_009.sized.jpg)
A little camera shy
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_010.sized.jpg)
We saw a lot of these along the way
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_014.sized.jpg)
Gassing up before crossing over to Oregon
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_027.sized.jpg)
Finally made it to the California coast
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_042.sized.jpg)
I was ecstatic
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_045.sized.jpg)
We had dinner at the Samoa Cookhouse with cheap and good eats
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_048.sized.jpg)
The real fun began on the 2nd day as we made our way to some twisties
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_056.sized.jpg)
Taking a break
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_062.sized.jpg)
After coming to the end, I just had to take a picture by my favorite sign
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_066.sized.jpg)
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_069.sized.jpg)
Steve took a rock chip in his windshield from Larry's fat tires so he got it fixed
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_071.sized.jpg)
The CHP in would always leave their radars blaring giving us plenty of warning
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_073.sized.jpg)
Lunchtime in Williams
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_074.sized.jpg)
This plane flew REALLY low!
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_075.sized.jpg)
More twisties
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_078.sized.jpg)
We stopped quite a few times because of construction
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_079.sized.jpg)
Larry following closely
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_082.sized.jpg)
We had all kinds of obstructions such as this concrete truck too
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_083.sized.jpg)
There were also beautiful scenery everywhere too
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_084.sized.jpg)
I had more fun following Larry than leading
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_086.sized.jpg)
At one point, Larry switched with me but not before this truck cut in front of him. He did a great job keeping up with me!
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_089.sized.jpg)
We finally made it to the Bay area where EVERYONE including a lady blabbing on the cell phone in a smart car was going faster than us and we were going 80! Yep, we're in California alright.
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_090.sized.jpg)
This was a really nice bug. Better than the ones I had all over my front end
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_091.sized.jpg)
I already could see some funny sights when we finally made it to Pleasanton.
We left Wednesday last week and I made it back Tuesday morning, Larry made it back Monday and Steve/Darrin made it back last night.
At the start there were three
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_009.sized.jpg)
A little camera shy
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_010.sized.jpg)
We saw a lot of these along the way
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_014.sized.jpg)
Gassing up before crossing over to Oregon
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_027.sized.jpg)
Finally made it to the California coast
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_042.sized.jpg)
I was ecstatic
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_045.sized.jpg)
We had dinner at the Samoa Cookhouse with cheap and good eats
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_048.sized.jpg)
The real fun began on the 2nd day as we made our way to some twisties
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_056.sized.jpg)
Taking a break
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_062.sized.jpg)
After coming to the end, I just had to take a picture by my favorite sign
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_066.sized.jpg)
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_069.sized.jpg)
Steve took a rock chip in his windshield from Larry's fat tires so he got it fixed
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_071.sized.jpg)
The CHP in would always leave their radars blaring giving us plenty of warning
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_073.sized.jpg)
Lunchtime in Williams
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_074.sized.jpg)
This plane flew REALLY low!
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_075.sized.jpg)
More twisties
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_078.sized.jpg)
We stopped quite a few times because of construction
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_079.sized.jpg)
Larry following closely
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_082.sized.jpg)
We had all kinds of obstructions such as this concrete truck too
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_083.sized.jpg)
There were also beautiful scenery everywhere too
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_084.sized.jpg)
I had more fun following Larry than leading
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_086.sized.jpg)
At one point, Larry switched with me but not before this truck cut in front of him. He did a great job keeping up with me!
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_089.sized.jpg)
We finally made it to the Bay area where EVERYONE including a lady blabbing on the cell phone in a smart car was going faster than us and we were going 80! Yep, we're in California alright.
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_090.sized.jpg)
This was a really nice bug. Better than the ones I had all over my front end
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_091.sized.jpg)
I already could see some funny sights when we finally made it to Pleasanton.
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_092.sized.jpg)
#2
That's deafboy aka Cole from Washington
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_093.sized.jpg)
Larry trying to show us what he looked like when driving hard
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_094.sized.jpg)
Some very colorful decoration
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_095.sized.jpg)
Our Cobalt twins at rest for the night
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_098.sized.jpg)
There were "For Lease" signs everywhere in this office complex. And oh yeah, a nice Viper too
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_103.sized.jpg)
We had dinner with the BayBimmerz here
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_104.sized.jpg)
Keith, the guy that always arranges the Norcal caravan
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_105.sized.jpg)
Not sure what we were doing here
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_108.sized.jpg)
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_109.sized.jpg)
Need I say more?
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_111.sized.jpg)
Yep, we got up that EARLY
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_117.sized.jpg)
Here we were at the meeting point for the Norcal caravan to Gilroy
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_121.sized.jpg)
Lots of interesting sights including this very yellow 8 series
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_127.sized.jpg)
Blue tape was again in presence
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_142.sized.jpg)
Even a Honda had to come too
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_143.sized.jpg)
Driver's meeting
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_149.sized.jpg)
Leaving the first point
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_155.sized.jpg)
At the Gilroy meeting point our Cobalt twins got a lot of attention
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_161.sized.jpg)
This was a very cool E92 M3 with 530 hp! I also saw this car at the SEMA last year before it was upgraded
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_169.sized.jpg)
Love this wheel and brake
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_174.sized.jpg)
Andy doing his best to pose for us
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_177.sized.jpg)
Somebody modeling too
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_178.sized.jpg)
BayBimmerz representing
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_182.sized.jpg)
One very serious piece of hardware
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_199.sized.jpg)
A pseudo model/owner posing for me
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_093.sized.jpg)
Larry trying to show us what he looked like when driving hard
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_094.sized.jpg)
Some very colorful decoration
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_095.sized.jpg)
Our Cobalt twins at rest for the night
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_098.sized.jpg)
There were "For Lease" signs everywhere in this office complex. And oh yeah, a nice Viper too
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_103.sized.jpg)
We had dinner with the BayBimmerz here
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_104.sized.jpg)
Keith, the guy that always arranges the Norcal caravan
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_105.sized.jpg)
Not sure what we were doing here
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_108.sized.jpg)
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_109.sized.jpg)
Need I say more?
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_111.sized.jpg)
Yep, we got up that EARLY
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_117.sized.jpg)
Here we were at the meeting point for the Norcal caravan to Gilroy
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_121.sized.jpg)
Lots of interesting sights including this very yellow 8 series
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_127.sized.jpg)
Blue tape was again in presence
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_142.sized.jpg)
Even a Honda had to come too
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_143.sized.jpg)
Driver's meeting
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_149.sized.jpg)
Leaving the first point
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_155.sized.jpg)
At the Gilroy meeting point our Cobalt twins got a lot of attention
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_161.sized.jpg)
This was a very cool E92 M3 with 530 hp! I also saw this car at the SEMA last year before it was upgraded
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_169.sized.jpg)
Love this wheel and brake
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_174.sized.jpg)
Andy doing his best to pose for us
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_177.sized.jpg)
Somebody modeling too
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_178.sized.jpg)
BayBimmerz representing
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_182.sized.jpg)
One very serious piece of hardware
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_199.sized.jpg)
A pseudo model/owner posing for me
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_201.sized.jpg)
#3
Part of the crowd
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_207.sized.jpg)
A very nice and pristine E30 M3
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_209.sized.jpg)
They'll think of everything for front wraps
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_212.sized.jpg)
Larry and the rest of us had an interesting chat with a CHP trooper
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_222.sized.jpg)
Demonstrating the LIDAR
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_223.sized.jpg)
We left the caravan and headed down HWY 1 along the coast for a nice slow scenic drive. Larry took point
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_235.sized.jpg)
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_239.sized.jpg)
We ran into a rider with an obviously well used bike
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_245.sized.jpg)
Taking a break at an overlook point
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_248.sized.jpg)
For some strange reason, we were always lucky that the cops would come only when we're either not speeding or stopped. I for one am not complaining!
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_246.sized.jpg)
Larry and the Cobalt twins
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_250.sized.jpg)
Darrin jumps for joy because we didn't get pulled over at all!
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_256.sized.jpg)
Can you read Larry's lips?
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_259.sized.jpg)
2005 was the first year I went to the Bimmerfest
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_260.sized.jpg)
Still relatively clean
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_261.sized.jpg)
We saw a lot of vintage cars along the way too
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_266.sized.jpg)
We finally made it to Santa Barbara and Larry spent a few hours talking to people
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_270.sized.jpg)
Here's that gorgeous M3 again
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_272.sized.jpg)
A proud owner and his car
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_286.sized.jpg)
A vintage Alpina
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_290.sized.jpg)
Blue tape was again used for a variety of messages
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_295.sized.jpg)
A popular mod was those angel eye headlights
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_296.sized.jpg)
Very colorful twins
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_302.sized.jpg)
Can you count the bugs on Steve's big 7 series?
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_303.sized.jpg)
I liked this mod
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_207.sized.jpg)
A very nice and pristine E30 M3
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_209.sized.jpg)
They'll think of everything for front wraps
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_212.sized.jpg)
Larry and the rest of us had an interesting chat with a CHP trooper
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_222.sized.jpg)
Demonstrating the LIDAR
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_223.sized.jpg)
We left the caravan and headed down HWY 1 along the coast for a nice slow scenic drive. Larry took point
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_235.sized.jpg)
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_239.sized.jpg)
We ran into a rider with an obviously well used bike
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_245.sized.jpg)
Taking a break at an overlook point
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_248.sized.jpg)
For some strange reason, we were always lucky that the cops would come only when we're either not speeding or stopped. I for one am not complaining!
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_246.sized.jpg)
Larry and the Cobalt twins
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_250.sized.jpg)
Darrin jumps for joy because we didn't get pulled over at all!
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_256.sized.jpg)
Can you read Larry's lips?
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_259.sized.jpg)
2005 was the first year I went to the Bimmerfest
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_260.sized.jpg)
Still relatively clean
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_261.sized.jpg)
We saw a lot of vintage cars along the way too
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_266.sized.jpg)
We finally made it to Santa Barbara and Larry spent a few hours talking to people
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_270.sized.jpg)
Here's that gorgeous M3 again
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_272.sized.jpg)
A proud owner and his car
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_286.sized.jpg)
A vintage Alpina
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_290.sized.jpg)
Blue tape was again used for a variety of messages
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_295.sized.jpg)
A popular mod was those angel eye headlights
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_296.sized.jpg)
Very colorful twins
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_302.sized.jpg)
Can you count the bugs on Steve's big 7 series?
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_303.sized.jpg)
I liked this mod
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_306.sized.jpg)
#4
We took a little drive up in the mountains before going to the Bimmerfest
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_309.sized.jpg)
Richard came all the way from Canada in his E46 M3
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_318.sized.jpg)
Steve's all ready for the Bimmerfest
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_319.sized.jpg)
This is Keith's beautiful 540 which won second place at the Bimmerfest
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_320.sized.jpg)
An omen of things to come
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_327.sized.jpg)
The BIMMERFEST!
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_328.sized.jpg)
BMW introduced the new Z4 here
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_330.sized.jpg)
Lots of trophies
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_331.sized.jpg)
BMW of Germany hired a video team to make a documentary about the Bimmerfest this year
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_332.sized.jpg)
Larry tries out the new Z4
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_337.sized.jpg)
Darrin too
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_338.sized.jpg)
Even the Polizi M5 was here too
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_339.sized.jpg)
A popular mod was either a supercharger or a turbocharger
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_340.sized.jpg)
This too
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_347.sized.jpg)
Panoramic image from the grandstands! Look how many cars there were!
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_348.sized.jpg)
Still there was a long line for hours!
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_350.sized.jpg)
On the other side, they were playing polo
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_351.sized.jpg)
Lots of interesting sights not just car-wise
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_356.sized.jpg)
Lots of vintage BMWs too
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_361.sized.jpg)
I liked this M6, very well done
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_366.sized.jpg)
Check out those brakes on that M3
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_372.sized.jpg)
These brakes are over $20,000
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_377.sized.jpg)
Did you think I'd forget about those models?
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_380.sized.jpg)
Even the view from behind was nice too
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_382.sized.jpg)
Italian mafia in full force
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_309.sized.jpg)
Richard came all the way from Canada in his E46 M3
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_318.sized.jpg)
Steve's all ready for the Bimmerfest
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_319.sized.jpg)
This is Keith's beautiful 540 which won second place at the Bimmerfest
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_320.sized.jpg)
An omen of things to come
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_327.sized.jpg)
The BIMMERFEST!
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_328.sized.jpg)
BMW introduced the new Z4 here
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_330.sized.jpg)
Lots of trophies
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_331.sized.jpg)
BMW of Germany hired a video team to make a documentary about the Bimmerfest this year
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_332.sized.jpg)
Larry tries out the new Z4
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_337.sized.jpg)
Darrin too
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_338.sized.jpg)
Even the Polizi M5 was here too
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_339.sized.jpg)
A popular mod was either a supercharger or a turbocharger
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_340.sized.jpg)
This too
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_347.sized.jpg)
Panoramic image from the grandstands! Look how many cars there were!
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_348.sized.jpg)
Still there was a long line for hours!
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_350.sized.jpg)
On the other side, they were playing polo
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_351.sized.jpg)
Lots of interesting sights not just car-wise
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_356.sized.jpg)
Lots of vintage BMWs too
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_361.sized.jpg)
I liked this M6, very well done
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_366.sized.jpg)
Check out those brakes on that M3
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_372.sized.jpg)
These brakes are over $20,000
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_377.sized.jpg)
Did you think I'd forget about those models?
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_380.sized.jpg)
Even the view from behind was nice too
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_382.sized.jpg)
Italian mafia in full force
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_385.sized.jpg)
#5
Another popular mod was a huge stereo setup
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_388.sized.jpg)
I loved this blue
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_391.sized.jpg)
They were demonstrating the M3 for all of us to hear. It was surprisingly not very loud
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_394.sized.jpg)
Looks like a very nice "wrap"
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_396.sized.jpg)
She was beautiful and intelligent
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_400.sized.jpg)
Nice rear
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_403.sized.jpg)
I couldn't resist jumping with those kids too!
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_408.sized.jpg)
I liked this theme
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_410.sized.jpg)
More nice scenery..mmmm
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_415.sized.jpg)
This E46 M3 had a WIDE body!
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_418.sized.jpg)
Nice interior by Benchmark Motoring up here in Seattle
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_421.sized.jpg)
Even the calipers were color coordinated
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_426.sized.jpg)
Beautiful 2002
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_430.sized.jpg)
This 3002TTii was by far my favorite of all the cars here with a E46 turbocharged I-6 stuffed in!
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_445.sized.jpg)
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_442.sized.jpg)
Even the undersides looked deadly serious
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_449.sized.jpg)
More interesting sights
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_456.sized.jpg)
This is the first E34 M5 Touring wagon ever made with a VIN number ending in 001
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_457.sized.jpg)
Larry with a familiar face, Sal
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_458.sized.jpg)
Nice 7 series
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_463.sized.jpg)
A funky interior to go along with it too
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_461.sized.jpg)
More eyecandy
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_472.sized.jpg)
Even a R8 came to play too
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_473.sized.jpg)
People were standing on some of the cars too
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_479.sized.jpg)
Miss blonde taking a break behind a serious machine
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_388.sized.jpg)
I loved this blue
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_391.sized.jpg)
They were demonstrating the M3 for all of us to hear. It was surprisingly not very loud
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_394.sized.jpg)
Looks like a very nice "wrap"
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_396.sized.jpg)
She was beautiful and intelligent
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_400.sized.jpg)
Nice rear
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_403.sized.jpg)
I couldn't resist jumping with those kids too!
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_408.sized.jpg)
I liked this theme
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_410.sized.jpg)
More nice scenery..mmmm
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_415.sized.jpg)
This E46 M3 had a WIDE body!
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_418.sized.jpg)
Nice interior by Benchmark Motoring up here in Seattle
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_421.sized.jpg)
Even the calipers were color coordinated
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_426.sized.jpg)
Beautiful 2002
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_430.sized.jpg)
This 3002TTii was by far my favorite of all the cars here with a E46 turbocharged I-6 stuffed in!
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_445.sized.jpg)
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_442.sized.jpg)
Even the undersides looked deadly serious
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_449.sized.jpg)
More interesting sights
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_456.sized.jpg)
This is the first E34 M5 Touring wagon ever made with a VIN number ending in 001
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_457.sized.jpg)
Larry with a familiar face, Sal
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_458.sized.jpg)
Nice 7 series
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_463.sized.jpg)
A funky interior to go along with it too
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_461.sized.jpg)
More eyecandy
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_472.sized.jpg)
Even a R8 came to play too
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_473.sized.jpg)
People were standing on some of the cars too
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_479.sized.jpg)
Miss blonde taking a break behind a serious machine
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_486.sized.jpg)
#6
Ready for the Gumball 3000
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_492.sized.jpg)
Another popular mod was hoods made of carbon fiber
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_497.sized.jpg)
Yummmmm...
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_503.sized.jpg)
M3 done up CSL style in Laguna Seca blue
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_506.sized.jpg)
Miss Falken
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_509.sized.jpg)
Me too!
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_510.sized.jpg)
She was beautiful inside and out
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_514.sized.jpg)
Some race machines came to play too
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_515.sized.jpg)
A few generations of M3s
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_524.sized.jpg)
More eye candies
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_525.sized.jpg)
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_526.sized.jpg)
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_527.sized.jpg)
Again with them on their cars, even while moving
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_530.sized.jpg)
Yellow haze
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_531.sized.jpg)
BMWs and Beer, a good combo
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_532.sized.jpg)
Good way to light things up
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_534.sized.jpg)
Creme 997, YUCK! And those headlights, double yuck!
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_538.sized.jpg)
Ladies and their "toy" dogs seemed to be everywhere
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_541.sized.jpg)
Bimmerfest banner
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_546.sized.jpg)
M colors!
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_548.sized.jpg)
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_549.sized.jpg)
Miss Falken again
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_553.sized.jpg)
Now that's a WIDE load
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_555.sized.jpg)
Afterwards, a few of us headed to State street in downtown Santa Barbara for some pre-dinner desserts
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_563.sized.jpg)
Heading to State street
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_492.sized.jpg)
Another popular mod was hoods made of carbon fiber
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_497.sized.jpg)
Yummmmm...
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_503.sized.jpg)
M3 done up CSL style in Laguna Seca blue
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_506.sized.jpg)
Miss Falken
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_509.sized.jpg)
Me too!
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_510.sized.jpg)
She was beautiful inside and out
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_514.sized.jpg)
Some race machines came to play too
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_515.sized.jpg)
A few generations of M3s
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_524.sized.jpg)
More eye candies
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_525.sized.jpg)
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_526.sized.jpg)
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_527.sized.jpg)
Again with them on their cars, even while moving
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_530.sized.jpg)
Yellow haze
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_531.sized.jpg)
BMWs and Beer, a good combo
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_532.sized.jpg)
Good way to light things up
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_534.sized.jpg)
Creme 997, YUCK! And those headlights, double yuck!
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_538.sized.jpg)
Ladies and their "toy" dogs seemed to be everywhere
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_541.sized.jpg)
Bimmerfest banner
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_546.sized.jpg)
M colors!
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_548.sized.jpg)
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_549.sized.jpg)
Miss Falken again
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_553.sized.jpg)
Now that's a WIDE load
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_555.sized.jpg)
Afterwards, a few of us headed to State street in downtown Santa Barbara for some pre-dinner desserts
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_563.sized.jpg)
Heading to State street
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_565.sized.jpg)
#7
Check this "bear" out. He knows our pain
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_572.sized.jpg)
And there's that R8 again
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_574.sized.jpg)
A funny sight of a lady picking her "toy" dog up
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_587.sized.jpg)
Yum yum
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_573.sized.jpg)
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_588.sized.jpg)
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_591.sized.jpg)
Afterwards we headed back to the hotel to pick up the others and head out to dinner. The following morning, Larry and I made our long trek back up North. Along the way, we picked up a few stragglers including this M5
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_602.sized.jpg)
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_604.sized.jpg)
Of course I had to eat lunch here too
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_601.sized.jpg)
We met up with a very fast vintage Mustang on I-505. I tried to keep him in my sights
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_609.sized.jpg)
But he managed to pass me a few times
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_610.sized.jpg)
Taking a break for a photo shoot
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_612.sized.jpg)
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_614.sized.jpg)
Time to go
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_616.sized.jpg)
The weather got really ugly as we headed North
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_620.sized.jpg)
This was a very fast BUG! Must've been heavily modified!
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_621.sized.jpg)
Even in the corners too!
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_622.sized.jpg)
We saw an unfortunate semi that went off the road in the Shasta area
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_626.sized.jpg)
We stayed the night in Redding that night but the following day it really started to get ugly with RAIN!
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_632.sized.jpg)
It was pretty much like this for the rest of the trip for me
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_635.sized.jpg)
Taking a break at a rest stop to rest my bleary eyes
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_636.sized.jpg)
And at the end there was one
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_648.sized.jpg)
Overall, it wasn't quite like the Gumball 3000, Player's Run, Gold Rush, etc...but it was still a fun trip for us boys. No casuality to report of any sort unlike that lost tailight I had last year.
All the rest of my pictures are here: Bimmerfest Album
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_572.sized.jpg)
And there's that R8 again
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_574.sized.jpg)
A funny sight of a lady picking her "toy" dog up
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_587.sized.jpg)
Yum yum
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_573.sized.jpg)
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_588.sized.jpg)
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_591.sized.jpg)
Afterwards we headed back to the hotel to pick up the others and head out to dinner. The following morning, Larry and I made our long trek back up North. Along the way, we picked up a few stragglers including this M5
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_602.sized.jpg)
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_604.sized.jpg)
Of course I had to eat lunch here too
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_601.sized.jpg)
We met up with a very fast vintage Mustang on I-505. I tried to keep him in my sights
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_609.sized.jpg)
But he managed to pass me a few times
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_610.sized.jpg)
Taking a break for a photo shoot
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_612.sized.jpg)
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_614.sized.jpg)
Time to go
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_616.sized.jpg)
The weather got really ugly as we headed North
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_620.sized.jpg)
This was a very fast BUG! Must've been heavily modified!
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_621.sized.jpg)
Even in the corners too!
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_622.sized.jpg)
We saw an unfortunate semi that went off the road in the Shasta area
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_626.sized.jpg)
We stayed the night in Redding that night but the following day it really started to get ugly with RAIN!
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_632.sized.jpg)
It was pretty much like this for the rest of the trip for me
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_635.sized.jpg)
Taking a break at a rest stop to rest my bleary eyes
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_636.sized.jpg)
And at the end there was one
![](http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/bimmerfest2009/Bimmerfest2009_648.sized.jpg)
Overall, it wasn't quite like the Gumball 3000, Player's Run, Gold Rush, etc...but it was still a fun trip for us boys. No casuality to report of any sort unlike that lost tailight I had last year.
All the rest of my pictures are here: Bimmerfest Album