Z3 Homecoming '98

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Day 4 - 9.2.98 Dallas, Tx to Nashville, Tn Departure: 7:00 am Central time Arrival: 9:00 pm Central time Distance: 673 miles click on thumbnail image to display full size image in a new browser window
	We awake to another beautiful Texas morning and met up with all of the other convoys that converged on Dallas.
Among the group, was our chase vehicle - a loaded 740 provided by Mr. Moritz of Moritz BMW himself.
	Contained within were 2 sets of full size tires, a fuel pump, other parts and tools, a cellphone, GPS, and Larry, Moritz's star tech
A mile long line of Z3s heading down the highway is quite a sight
	As we head toward Little Rock, Arkansas, the group starts breaking up in traffic.
If keeping a convoy together on a highway is tough, getting them all to exit and get through town is more difficult
	But with ///Monsters like this, at least we didn't have to worry about them Mercedes getting in the way
Prestige BMW of Little Rock was our regrouping point. The convoy was provided parking spaces, refreshments, and the event got some local news coverage
	But they wouldn't let us take a ride in the ///M Coupe
Vince takes a break in the hot Arkansas sun and and contemplates adding someone to the Honorary Texan list
	Eileen and Doug become honorary members of the California Convoy
Back on the road again, we managed to stay together for awhile
	But eventually we had to regroup. We stopped at this great rest stop that provided many photo opportunities
Back on the road again, we head into Tennessee...
	Through Memphis...
Toward our destination of Nashville
	Along the way, Dieter Z hits 10K
As the sun sets on a long day of driving, we get closer to our destination
	Finally we get into Nashville where our first stop is BMW of Nashville. They opened up their huge, but unfinished, dealership. They provided a catered dinner, a tour of their shop, and 2 kegs of Shiners Bock
As the evening comes to a close, we head across the road to our Hotels for a much needed rest

Day 4 - 9.2.98