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Pole position: Attendees are invited to put popular vehicles—

on track with including the 230i, 5-series, and new 340i—through

their paces for several hours. The cream of the
Freddy Bavarian crop are also available in the form of the
M2, M3, M4, M5, and X6M. A catered dinner is even
included. To sweeten the entire deal, participants are
Rhemrev offered $1,000 off the purchase of select BMW models
after the experience. This is a unique way for BMW
owners and enthusiasts to learn what their cars are
capable of in a fun and safe environment.
A COMPANY WITH THE AUDACITY to anoint themselves
the manufacturer of “The Ultimate Driving Machine” Of course, Club Braman owners of all makes and
had better be willing to put its money where its grill models shouldn’t feel left out—not as long as in-
is. Fortunately, BMW is more than willing; regularly house former professional racer Freddy Rhemrev is
hosting driving events for current and potential around. Freddy is warm, engaging, and judging by his
customers. Many a local owner—Club Braman deference when his past racing glories are brought
members included—has been invited out to Palm up, quite humble. He is also an invaluable resource
Beach International Raceway to sample the latest and for Club Braman members interested in transitioning
greatest from Munich as part of the BMW Ultimate beyond merely “driving” into a proper “Driver.”
Driving Experience.
Surrounded by racing since childhood, Freddy’s
The idea is simple: swap the quick jaunt around the father raced Porsches and Formula cars, and the
block that normally constitutes a “test drive” for a family’s race-prep shop in Norristown, PA eventually
controlled environment where the black and white became one of the first BMW dealerships in the
numbers of the spec sheet come alive in front of your US. Growing up, Freddy enjoyed many “toys”—
own eyes. motorcycles, dirt bikes, and even an old Jeep he
would drive throughout the countryside. However,
he didn’t actively pursue a career in racing until one
fateful decision in his early 20s. On the day of the
closing for his first home, Freddy abruptly changed
course and made his way to the airport.