Published by peter May 20th, 2008
Team Polizei’s Michael Ross recently rode 30 miles as an ambassador for Against Breast Cancer, a UK-based charity that funds breast cancer research. Although it wasn’t a race, it’s believed that Michael completed the ride through Oxforshire’s countryside in record time, without breaking a sweat, while raising over 1,500 Pounds for Against Breast Cancer. If you’d like to add to the funds he raised, click on here: www.justgiving.com/mrmichaelross.
Published in the following categories: Bravery, Charity, News and Team Polizei - Michael Ross.
Polizei M5 144B was attacked by New York’s infamously skilled car thieves last night whilst briefly parked on the street. Yes. I’m an idiot, but I’ve parked 144A and B - fully stickered - on numerous streets in dozens of countries throughout the world, and never had a problem.
144B won, of course, surviving with only a broken passenger window, a well-abused yet-still-functional ignition cylinder, and the loss of but two of its four Garmin GPS units.
Given the surreal deterrent effect our Polizei livery has had on both law enforcement and civilians in the past, I’ve been grappling with the psychology of these particular thieves. The questions:
Continue reading ‘Polizei 144B vs Car Thieves! Pyrrhic Victory Ensues.’
Published in the following categories: Alex Roy, Bad News, Charity, Crimes, GPS, Idiots, News, Schadenfreude, Team Polizei - Garage, Team Polizei - Miscellaneous, Technology and Tragedy.
Published by peter April 3rd, 2008
On Saturday, April 5th, ClubBimmer.com will attempt to break the record for the most BMW’s in one parade by traveling from the Chateau Elan Winery in Braselton, GA to Road Atlanta Raceway seven miles down the road. Alex will be leading the parade with 144B and also counting cars. After the parade, all are invited to 4ngiefest in Stone Mountain, near Atlanta, GA. 4ngiefest is a charity event that will raise money for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.
And the night before that, Alex & Team Polizei will be hosting a book tour gathering for "The Driver" at the Intercontinental Hotel in Atlanta (Buckhead) from 7:30-10 and then Team Polizei will head to the Arch Bar in Athens, GA, for more socializing. See these Facebook postings for more info. (Club Bimmer) (Book Discussion Group)
Published in the following categories: Charity and News.
Published by Alex Roy December 4th, 2007
Ah, "The Driver" book tour…
Four weeks of high-speed/non-stop touring, lack of sleep, beef jerky and a leaky M5 fuel cell have put me in bed…possibly with bronchitis. As a result, I won’t be speaking at The Moth in New York City tonight. My apologies to everyone planning to go, but I assure you - since I’ve heard the other speakers before - that the rest of the show is incredible. If anything, the other speakers’ stories may be more compelling than mine (although not as fast paced!)
The Moth has offered to slot me in early in 2008, and I promise to overdeliver once given the chance. Thanks for your understanding, guys…
Published in the following categories: "The Driver" (Book), "The Driver" (Tour), Alex Roy, Books, Charity and Media - Miscellaneous.
Published by Alex Roy September 18th, 2007
…then you can afford to be generous. The Rady Children’s Hospital was the penultimate checkpoint on the 2007 Players Run, and, as Team Polizei’s Jon "9" Goodrich pointed out in his event wrap-up, several participants really pulled out the stops. Kudos to Rob Rill & Team Darkcyde.
So before you buy those new rims, make a contribution to your karmic balance sheet.
Kudos to Marcus from Players Run for making this part of the event. Every such event shoud.
Published in the following categories: Alex Roy, Charity, Google GEO, Players Run, Rallies, Team Polizei - Co-Piloten, Team Polizei - Miscellaneous and Team Polizei - Special Operations.
Published by admin September 18th, 2007
Ashley, 9 and Dustin from Mischief.tv, and whose haircut requires an explanation…
Multiple final updates from Des @ GT Spirit (check out his frequently updated photo gallery and forums), the Players Run Official Blog, After Dark 360, and Team Polizei’s very own Piloten Jon Goodrich, vacationing with Ashley Van Dyke on this year’s Players Run, who ends his wrap-up with a very personal thanks to those who helped him. Before the jump, I’d like to thank Marcus - organizer of the Players Run, Carbon McCoy from eCirkit, and Bret Haller from The Unlimited Class, who were kind enough to invite Team Polizei and took such good care of my old friend 9…
Continue reading ‘Players Run 2007 - Final Update - LA to San Diego’
Published in the following categories: Alex Roy, Charity, Google GEO, Media - Miscellaneous, Media - Print/Online, Players Run, Rallies, Team Polizei - Co-Piloten, Team Polizei - Garage, Team Polizei - Miscellaneous and Team Polizei - Special Operations.
The Machester Evening News has just published an exclusive interview with Gumball crash driver Nick Morley. Read it for yourself. I’ll offer commentary tomorrow.
Published in the following categories: Accidents, Alex Roy, Charity, Drivers, Gumball 3000, Law Enforcement, Maximillion Cooper, Media - Miscellaneous, Media - Print/Online, News, Rallies, Safety, Team Polizei - Michael Ross and Team Polizei - Miscellaneous.
