Star BADGER. In This Issue. April and May Upcoming Events. Tech Session at Black Forest Saturday, April 13

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1 A p r i l m a y BADGER MBCA Wisconsin Section Star Pictures from our Friday, March 15, 2013 Wisconsin Machine Shed Restaurant Fish Fry Drive n Dine In This Issue 2 3 President s Message 4 Expiring Memberships, New Members, the 2013 Chicago Auto Show Officers and Board Members Black Forest Tech Session Volunteer at the Channel 10/36 Auction Opening Day at the Indianapolis Speedway Spring Road Rallye Starry Nights Drive n Dine September Event in the Wisconsin Dells Autumn Leaves Road Rallye April and May Upcoming Events Tech Session at Black Forest Saturday, April 13 Volunteer at the Channel 10/36 Auction Saturday, April 27 Opening Day at the Indianapolis Speedway Saturday, May 11 (See page 6 for future 2013 events)

2 President s Message The calendar says Spring is here; it is just difficult to find. I m ready for Spring and so is the Mercedes. Spring means a Tech Session at Black Forest and a Rallye in June. This year we are also going to assist at the Channel 10/36 Auction. Bob Turznik did a great job on the bus trip to the Chicago Auto Show; he said most of the seats were filled by our members and there were folks on the waiting list. That says Bob did a good job, and it says this is an event you enjoy. Although I was unable to make the Fish Fry, my wife went and tells me it was an enjoyable event in lousy weather for around 26 folks. Good job, Frank. And for those of you who enjoy the more demanding attention of a rallye, some of the couples from Sheboygan are hosting the Spring/Summer rallye in late June. Last year JoAnne and Nancy hosted a Starry Nights Concert at the Sharon Lynne Wilson Center in Brookfield. We had such a good time, that they re doing it again on June 28. After a thrilling debut performance last season, the Wilson Center s Starry Nights Orchestra returns with a patriotic program of American music under the stars. You don t want to miss it! Last year Jim Pittelkow and Jerry Zajicek tried to put together a trip to Road America. The only interest we got was from a new member. This year Bruce Hamilton published a survey of interest in our last Badger Star. He did not get much response. On various occasions we have heard that a number of you are interested in racing. Please let Bruce or Jim know now what racing interests you. Mark your calendars with the drive to the Dells (Chula Vista), the Fall Tech Session, and the Fall Rallye and Annual Meeting. We are working on giving you more advance notice of coming events. Hope to see you soon at one of our events with sun glasses and short-sleeved shirts. Andy Stockhausen, President

3 2013 Officers & Board Members President Vice President/ Past President Secretary Treasurer Membership Chair/ Director Director Director Director Director Webmaster Past President Regional Director/ Midwest Region Andy Stockhausen Jerry Zajicek Dan Hellenberg Frank Lubinski Ron Sdun Bruce Hamilton James Pittelkow Pete Samolinski Wim van den Berg De Murr Nancy Pearson Bill Denton I have owned O Reilly Motor Cars for Twenty-two (22) years. We have what it takes to service your late model M-B, BMW, VW, Audi, Volvo and Porsche. We are a Tire Rack installer with

4 Membership Expirations Dennis Valuch, Ryan Olsen, Steve Haidemenos, Troy Goldschmidt, Lothar Altmann, Thomas Naperiala, Art Phenicie, lenn Samson, Joseph Huber, Robert Zaleski, Christopher O Connell, John Johnson, James Pittelkow Welcome to Our New Members Kenneth Raupach (Egg Harbor), David Colby (Plover), Peter Evers (Sturgeon Bay), George Gorchynsky (Egg Harbor), Jon Krasselt (Spencer), James Burow (Wauwatosa), Timothy Swartos (Brookfield) An Unusually Eventful Trip to the 2013 Chicago Auto Show Despite the weather forecast of freezing rain for the Sunday morning of our bus trip to the Chicago Auto Show, the roads were calm with an occasional light rain at almost 40 degrees (well above freezing). Once again we had a full bus with a few late comers that were not able to join us because we were sold out for this club event. For those who have not attended the Chicago Auto Show recently, it utilizes more than 1 million square feet of the McCormick Place complex. McCormick Place offers a total of 2.7 million square feet of exhibit. The event runs for 10 days and is billed as the largest auto show in the country. Tickets for the show are provided by the Chicago zone office of Mercedes Benz and that makes our trip convenient and reasonable. By chartering a bus we miss the tolls & parking issues, and this year we watched a video of the 125 year history of Mercedes Benz while others fought the Chicago downtown traffic. The DVD was courtesy of club member Wim van den Berg. At the show some of us met up with members of the Chicago Chapter of the M-B club. We naturally met up in the VIP Mercedes Hospitality area behind the Mercedes display on the show floor. This VIP area is available to any Mercedes owner by just showing your key to get in. We discussed some upcoming events that both WI & IL chapters can participate in for the coming months. Watch the upcoming calendar of events for possible M-B events at the Indianapolis race track in May, and at the Wisconsin Dells in September. One unusual thing that happened this year occurred just north of Racine on our trip back to Milwaukee. Our bus developed engine & transmission issues. So we limped to the Lamers bus depot near College Avenue on the south side of town and changed buses. Because of the professionalism of our driver we missed an accident gridlock on the expressway, and we changed busses inside the shelter of a building into a warm replacement bus. Next year we might offer this side trip as an option to the trip just kidding. Bob Turznik Event Coordinator Our members loved this new beauty!

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6 Work at the Channel 10/36 Great TV Auction WHEN: Saturday April 27, 2013 TIME: Noon to 4 PM WHERE: W. Townsend Street Brookfield, WI CONTACT: To sign up, contact JoAnne Peterson or jojo2525@yahoo.com by 4/17/13. This is one of our club s community service projects for the year! No previous experience is necessary. We will train you when you arrive at Channel 10 on April 27th. Upcoming WI Section Events Date Event Host Saturday, April 13 Black Forest Spring Tech Session See page 5 Mike McKinney Saturday, April 27 Volunteer at the Channel 10/36 Auction See page 6 JoAnne Peterson Saturday, May 11 Opening Day at the Indianapolis Speedway See page 7 Saturday, June 22 Spring Road Rallye See page 8 Loseke s/mahlendorf s Friday, June 28 Starry Nights Drive n Dine See page 9 JoAnne Peterson Saturday, August 24 Masterpiece Concours Details in next issue Bob Turznik September Weekend Wisconsin Dells Event See page 10 Sept 28 Oct 5 Circle Lake Erie Tour Details in next issue Don Velcio October Door County Weekend/Rallye See page 11 Nancy Pearson December 7 Christmas Party at the Wisconsin Club JoAnne Peterson

7 JOIN THE CHICAGOLAND SECTION AND THE INDIANAPOLIS 500 SECTION FOR "THE CELEBRATION of the AUTOMOBILE" at the OPENING DAY OF THE INDIANAPOLIS MOTOR SPEEDWAY! SATURDAY, MAY 11TH, 2013 Members of the Wisconsin Section of the Mercedes Benz Club (that's you) have been invited to join the Chicago Section at an exciting event they have been holding for several years. Interested members and guests should call Bruce Hamilton so that we can keep track of those who are interested parties, hotel room status, and further event information. Contact Bruce Hamilton at (888) days, (608) evenings, or by at This promises to be an event to remember for car enthusiasts and race fans, alike! Provided amenities and events include: 1. Drive a private lap around the famous 4-mile Indy 500 track in your own car (escorted). 2. See an incredible array of Historic and Vintage cars from around the world. 3. Experience our own Private Hospitality Area with climate control, all-day premium catering, and unlimited beer, wine, and soft drinks 4. Presentation by Veteran and Participating Drivers with Q &A Session 5. Presentation by members of Team and Series Engineering with Q &A Session 6. Presentation by Track Historian with Q &A Session 7. Opportunity to meet Racing Celebrities 8. Event Dash Plaque for your car 9. Merchandise Discount Coupons 10. Trackscan Discount Coupons (for hearing team / driver discussions as they happen). 11. Indianapolis Motor Speedway Garage access & see gasoline Alley first-hand. 12. Grand Am Paddock Access 13. Tour of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum (at additional cost) 14. Visit the famous Indy 500 Photography Department & see stunning pictures of past Indy races & drivers Cost is $ per person. Please make payment online at or send check payable to Chicago Section MBCA along with name, address, phone, and address to: Chuck Candiano 53 West Jackson Blvd Suite 1337 Chicago IL Payment must be made by April 1st, A block of rooms has been reserved at the Sheraton Indianapolis at Keystone Crossing under MBCA - Chicago Section. The special rate for our Mercedes clubs is $ including tax per night. Note: You must call the hotel (317) to make your reservations! Name: Address: City State: Phone: Make check payable to: Chicago Section MBCA

8 Mercedes-Benz Club of America Wisconsin Section Spring 2013 Road Rallye June 22, 2013 Starting: Menards, Sheboygan, WI 12:00 noon Ending: Menards, Manitowoc, WI around 4 pm Dinner: Local Establishment near Manitowoc, WI 5:00 PM Rallye Masters: Jim and Cathy Loseke, Pat and Mel Mahlendorf Welcome to any and all MBCA members. This Observation and Distance Rallye will start in Sheboygan and end in Manitowoc after having traveled scenic roads in between. You will be judged on your ability to observe and record clues along the route. To a lesser degree, you will be judged on your ability to get the correct distance for the rallye, on whether you exceed the allotted time limit and how much fun you re having (no if s, ands or buts about it). Trophies will be awarded for the top three scoring teams. Additionally the Roberta M. Schmidt Memorial Traveling Trophy will be awarded for the first place team (if they are MBCA members from the Wisconsin Section). Come for the rallye, the dinner or both and enjoy a great day of motoring in your Benz. Starting Point: Parking lot Menards, Sheboygan, Wisconsin, right off of Interstate 43 North side Sheboygan. Look for the car(s) with the MBCA Wisconsin Section banner. Directions: If you can t find Menards in Sheboygan then you might not be ready to road rallye! Go North on I43 from Milwaukee to exit 128 (Hwy 42). Take Hwy 42 North towards Howards Grove through a series of 3 roundabouts. Menards is on the right. Can't miss it. The drivers meeting will be at 12 noon with first departures around 12:15 pm. The rallye ending point will be at Menards in Manitowoc which is located off of I43 on Hwy 151. The dinner site will have a cash bar available for thirsty rallye participants while they unwind from a great drive. Trophy Eligibility: Application deadline is June 07, 2013 Maximum of two persons per car. Any vehicle may enter but only MBCA vehicles will be eligible to win the traveling trophy. MBCA-Wisconsin Section Spring 2013 Road Rallye Registration Form Rallye Info Driver: Dinner will be off the menu. (cash or credit cards each participant is on their own) Navigator: Cell Phone: Rallye $10.00 per car: Total Enclosed: $ Make checks payable to MBCA-Wisconsin Section Mail check with this form to: Cathy Loseke, 718 Willow, Sheboygan, WI dasbenz@charter.net I am participating in this event for my own pleasure and will be fully responsible at all times for my car and passengers. I release MBCA-Wisconsin Section from all liabilities for any act, thing or event that may transpire during or by reason of holding this event.

9 Starry Nights Drive N Dine Friday, June 28, 2013 Sharon Lynne Wilson Center W Capitol Drive, Brookfield Supper 5:30-6:30 Concert 6:30 Starry Nights Orchestra with Florentine Opera Singers After a thrilling debut performance last season, the Wilson Center s Starry Nights Orchestra returns with a patriotic Americana program under the stars. Join us for a wonderful night of music and dining under the stars. Bring your own lawn chairs and beverages (alcohol is permitted). Appetizers, Sub Sandwiches and dessert will be served. Please make your reservation by June 21st. Send to: JoAnne Peterson 2525 N. 128 th St. Brookfield Hosts: JoAnne Peterson & Nancy Pearson Name Phone# Number Attending X $7.50 = $ Make checks payable to: MBCA Wisconsin Section

10 September Event in the Wisconsin Dells A multi-day event is in the planning stages for a weekend in September starting on a Friday and ending on a Sunday. It will be based at the Chula Vista Resort in the Dells. Being planned is an all German Car Event. The weekend will be designed by us to offer not just a car experience, but a Dells resort experience as well. Being arranged are the following optional activities: a small all German Car Show, a gimmick Rallye, a countryside wine tour, and possible Track Time on the 1/3 mile auto race track nearby so we can drive on the track on a timed or untimed lap course. Aside from the driving activities, there are many other areas of interest in the area that can excite the other family members. Because of a special relationship the Mercedes Benz club has with the owners of the Chula Vista Resort, we will have the place to ourselves at this time of year. Besides tourist events, the Dells event offers a friendly competition between various German Car Clubs at one of their many Go-Cart tracks. This can be an exciting and fun event. Stay tuned for further developments.

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