IN THIS ISSUE.. AUGUST 17, SOCIAL 6:30P Cherry Crest Seafood Restaurant 5909 South University Blvd. Littleton, CO 80121

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1 r` January August, Newsletter of the Mile-High Section Mercedes-Benz Club of America OVER 500 COPIES DISTRIBUTED MONTHLY IN COLORADO, WYOMING, AND UTAH MERCEDES-BENZ CAR TRIVIA 2002 Pre-Safe, the world's first pre-collision active safety system, makes its appearance on the W220 Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse The W220 Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse comes with the world's first active suspension system The world's first Anti Skid system is offered on the Mercedes-Benz The world's first supplemental restraint airbag is introduced on the Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse The first turbocharged diesel engine appears on the Mercedes-Benz 300 SD, only available in the US for the first year of production. IN THIS ISSUE.. Subject Page(s) Letter from the President, Bob Mashburn 2 Board Officers 2 Back Lot (Used Automobiles) 3 Formula 1 History Continued 4-7 Cars/Car Parts Cross Word Puzzle Events Calendar 9 Event Information Mercedes-Benz Joint Picnic 10 Mesa Verde & Corners Regional Event 11 Cars/Car Parts Cross Word Puzzle Answers 12 AUGUST 17, SOCIAL 6:30P Cherry Crest Seafood Restaurant 5909 South University Blvd. Littleton, CO Jacinto Beza Darden Coors Tony Harrah Christopher Meyer David Nassar Bruce Odette Todd Snow The Radcliff Trust Raul Tiongson Kim Wheelwright If you have not received your New Member Packet or if you have questions about your membership, please contact MHS Membership Chair Person, Natalie Mashubrn, by phone at or by at: nataliemashburn@yaho0.com 1

2 Letter From The President Bob Mashburn President, Mile-High Section August Behind the Wheel Summer is quickly coming to an end and Fall is fast on its heels. REMINDER - Our joint picnic with the Pikes Peak Section is on August 13 th at Challenger Regional Park with a tour of The Vehicle Vault, both in Parker (Please let me know by August 6 th if you are attending, my telephone number is ). Niels Haubold is stepping down as a board member and Mike Redel will be the new Secretary. Thank you Niels for your many years of service on the section board. This summer we have had two great drives, first to Paint Mines, and then over Trail Ridge Road. The Trail Ridge drive included donations of diapers, which were then donated to Joshua Station. Thank you to all who participated. Time is running out for to get your registration in for the Mesa Verde trip. August 5 th is the deadline! The August social is at the Cherry Crest Restaurant on August 17 th. We are looking to fill a few vacant positions on the Mile-High Section board, we meet the first Thursday of each month. If you are interested, contact me at bob_mashburn78@yahoo.com or and I can answer any question you might have regarding our board. Drive Safe Bob President: Mile-High Section, Inc. of the Mercedes-Benz Club of America Executive Board Officers Bob Mashburn Bob_Mashburn78@yahoo.com Vice President: Randy Williams ranphil39@aol.com Secretary: Niels Haubold n.haubold@outlook.com Treasurer: Max Townsend diandmaxt@aol.com 2015 Mile-High Section Board Members Michael Davison ,.. mhd539@msn.com Norm Franklin gskolout@aol.com Niels Haubold n.haubold@outlook.com Natalie Mashburn nataliemashburn@yaho0.com Mike Redel mikeredel@outlook.com Lou Rogers lou.rogers@comcast.net Membership Chair Person Natalie Mashburn Other Contacts nataliemashburn@yaho0.com Constellation Editor - Mile High Section Karen Redel karenredel@outlook.com MBCA National President Terry Kiwala tkiwalajr@aol.com MBCA Vice President Steve Ross inewsx@sbcglobal.net Rocky Mountain Regional Director Michael Davison mhd359@msn.com. MBCA For a List of all MBCA Board Members, Please Refer to the STAR Magazine 2

3 FOR SALE - MERCEDES-BENZ PRE-OWNED AUTOMOBILES The Back Lot Sales and Services for MBCA Members by MBCA Members FOR SALE YOU RE AD HERE The Constellation Newsletter of the Mile-High Section, Inc., Mercedes-Benz Club America, Inc. Mile-High Section, Inc. MBCA, Publisher KAREN REDEL, Editor P.O. Box 16913, Golden, CO Phone: or Constellation.mhs@comcast.net Readers please support the advertisers appearing in this publication. However, no inference should be made that advertising in The Constellation implies approval of products or services by the publisher, the Mile-High Section, its officers or members, or by the Mercedes-Benz Club of America. We encourage editors of other Mercedes-Benz Club newsletters to reprint articles that may be of interest to their Section s members. We appreciate credit being given to The Constellation. Those articles reprinted in The Constellation with permission from owners of copyrights on those articles may not be used without written permission from the original owners. Members are welcome to submit articles. Deadline for submission is the 10th of the month prior to the month the issue comes out. Articles should be relevant to the interests and activities of MBCA and its members. The Publisher reserves the right to edit or reject any article. Classified Advertising in The Constellation Members of the Mercedes-Benz Club of America, Inc. may advertise in The Constellation to buy, sell, or trade Mercedes-Benz automobiles and related items at no charge, provided no commercial venture is involved. Ads may include a photo. Copy for the classified advertising must be received in writing by the 10th of the month prior to the month of issue. Ads will be published one time. To re-run, the ad must be resubmitted. Current membership number must be included for free ads. LET US KNOW IF YOUR ITEM SELLS MAKE ROOM FOR ADS FOR OTHER MEMBERS. Non-member and commercial venture advertising will be published at the rate of $10.00 for 3 lines per issue, plus $10.00 for a picture. Advertising in this category may run one, two or three times as requested and paid for in advance by the advertiser. Copy for the ads must be received by the 10th of the month prior to the month of issue and must be paid in advance, payable to Mile High- MBCA. Mail ads to: MILE-HIGH SECTION MBCA, HELENA ST., BRIGHTON, CO or to: constellation.mhs@comcast.net The publisher reserves the right to edit or reject any ad. 3

4 2003 The 2003 Formula One season was the 54th FIA Formula One World Championship season. After a dominant two years from Scuderia Ferrari and Michael Schumacher the 2003 world championship proved to be the most closely contested in decades as for a great part of the season. Eight different drivers won a Grand Prix, amongst them there were three first time winners. Notable races include the chaotic Brazilian Grand Prix which was hampered by monsoon conditions, and the British Grand Prix where the track was invaded by the now-defrocked priest Neil Horan, who ran onto the Hangar straight, running towards the 250 km/h train of cars, wearing a green kilt and waving religious banners. Kimi Räikkönen, driving for McLaren-Mercedes, and Juan Pablo Montoya, driving for BMW Williams, had a chance of claiming the 2003 championship right until the end of the season at the Japanese Grand Prix. Another notable race was the Hungarian Grand Prix, which saw a young Fernando Alonso winning his first Formula One race. After failing to complete the 2002 season due to financial difficulties, the Arrows team had their application for admission to the 2003 season rejected by the FIA prior to the season start date. No reason was publicly given by the FIA, and Arrows subsequently folded after 25 years in Formula One. Another feature of the season was the introduction of rules and regulations to improve F1's excitement and to help the financial difficulties of the smaller teams. One-lap qualifying was introduced as a way for smaller teams to get more TV time. Optional Friday testing was introduced to help reduce testing costs and to give smaller teams a cheaper alternative to testing in exchange for less testing miles on test days (which were banned in 2004). The scoring system was changed to 10, 8, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 in an attempt to make the constructors' and drivers' title races closer, and only one type of wet weather tyre was allowed to be used in wet weather races The 2004 Formula One season was the 55th FIA Formula One World Championship season. The season was dominated by Michael Schumacher and Scuderia Ferrari Marlboro. Also notable were the success of BAR and Renault, as well as the poor performance of Williams and McLaren. For the fifth and sixth seasons Ferrari won both drivers and constructors titles respectively. Miichael Schumacher dominated the beginning of the year by winning a record 12 races in the first 13, eventually winning a record 13 races in a season, beating his previous record in 2002, and also easily cruising to a record seventh and his final drivers' championship. Rubens Barrichello came in a solid second place, winning two of the last four races. Jenson Button, though failing to win a grand prix, finished third, securing ten podium finishes and one pole position. Four of the ten teams were subsidiaries of major car companies (Ferrari, Renault, Jaguar, and Toyota) and one was a division of a tobacco company (BAR). 4 4

5 Williams and McLaren, both privately owned teams, had engine-production agreements with major car companies, BMW and Mercedes-Benz respectively, and Honda produced engines for BAR. The final three teams, Jordan, Sauber and Minardi, were also privately owned but received little substantial sponsorship, and consequently tended to end up toward the back of the grid. Sauber was privately owned, but received Ferrari engines badged under the Petronas name, and also received sponsorship from Petronas. This season saw the Minardi team score their first points since 2002, where Zsolt Baumgartner finished a lucky 8th at the 2004 United States Grand Prix. Ralf Schumacher had a tough season. He suffered a massive accident during the 2004 United States Grand Prix and was out of action for 6 races. This was Olivier Panis's last season as he decided to retire from the race seat after 2004 Japanese Grand Prix. This was Jaguar team's and the engine manufacturer Ford's final season in F1 as they announced that they would pull out of Formula One at the end of the season. This season saw all teams had scored at least one World Championship point. From the 2004 season onward, all teams who did not finish in the top four of the previous year's World Constructors Championship were allowed to run a third car on the Friday practice before a grand prix for testing purposes The 2005 Formula One season was the 56th FIA Formula One World Championship season. The season saw fierce battles, as Fernando Alonso and the Renault F1 team brought home the World Drivers and Constructors Championships, ending five years of dominance by Michael Schumacher and Scuderia Ferrari. With 19 Grands Prix the 2005 season featured the most events ever. The most-noted aspect of the early season was Ferrari's lack of pace, and races came to be dominated by the Renaults, especially that of Fernando Alonso. McLaren's Kimi Räikkönen proved Alonso's closest competitor. After early troubles the McLaren was generally considered the fastest package, however technical failures and race incidents meant an inability to translate this into a points lead in either championship. The 2005 United States Grand Prix at Indianapolis saw only three out of ten teams race in a bizarre mishap when it turned out (after several failures) that the Michelin tyres for the other seven teams could not be safely used on the surface of the track, causing them to withdraw from the race when the FIA refused a change for safety reasons, insisting on keeping to the letter of the regulations. After a high-flying 2004 season the most conspicuous drop in performance after Ferrari was BAR-Honda who were barred from two races due to regulations infractions. After a good start to the year, and despite a late charge from Kimi Räikkönen, Alonso won the world championship by finishing third in the 2005 Brazilian Grand Prix, becoming the youngest ever F1 world champion. 5

6 At the final race in China, Renault's Alonso and Fisichella finished first and fourth, with McLaren- Mercedes' Kimi Räikkönen second, to help Renault clinch their first ever world constructors' championship. This season was the last season for several famous teams. They were the Sauber, Minardi, BAR and the Jordan team. Meanwhile, this was Rubens Barrichello's last season with the Ferrari team and Felipe Massa's last season with the Sauber team. After this race, this season saw all the drivers except Robert Doornbos, Anthony Davidson and Ricardo Zonta scored world championship point(s) for the season and all the race teams scored world championship points for the season The 2006 Formula One season was the 57th FIA Formula One World Championship season. The Drivers' Championship was won by Fernando Alonso of Renault F1 for the second year in a row, edging out retiring legend Michael Schumacher of Scuderia Ferrari by 13 points. Renault also retained the Constructor's Championship, beating Ferrari by only five points. The season was highlighted by the rivalry between Alonso and Schumacher, who each won seven races. Renault and Ferrari drivers dominated the field, victorious in all but one race, and the four second-place finishes not achieved by these two teams were accomplished by McLaren Mercedes Formula One season was the 58th FIA Formula One World Championship season. The Drivers' Championship was won by Ferrari driver Kimi Räikkönen by one point at the final race of the season, making Räikkönen the third Finnish driver to take the title. A major talking point of the season has been an espionage controversy involving Ferrari and McLaren, which led to McLaren being excluded from the World Constructors' Championship. As a result, Ferrari clinched the championship at the Belgian Grand Prix. An appeal by McLaren regarding the legality of some cars in the final race could have altered the championship standings, but on 16 November, the appeal was reportedly rejected by the International Court of Appeal, confirming the championship results. Räikkönen entered the final race in third position in the drivers' standings, but emerged as champion after the chequered flag, a feat that had been accomplished only by Guiseppe Farina in The 2007 season was significant in that it heralded the end of the existing Concorde Agreement between the existing Formula One constructors and Bernie Ecclestone. In particular, Mercedes-Benz, BMW, and Honda (collectively the Grand Prix Manufacturers' Association) have a number of outstanding disagreements with the FIA and Ecclestone on financial and technical grounds. They had threatened to boycott Formula One from the 2008 season onwards and instead stage 6

7 their own rival series, before signing a memorandum of understanding (MoU) at the 2006 Spanish Grand Prix.[3] The 2007 Australian Grand Prix was the first time since the 1986 Spanish Grand Prix that there was a Formula One field without a Cosworth engine, as well as the first Grand Prix to have a driver of Afro-Caribbean ancestry in the field. On 26 February 2007 Honda F1 announced that they would run with a new "Earth livery" on their RA107 car, the first time since 1968, when sponsorship in the sport became widespread,that a team might run sponsor-free for an entire season, 2008 For the 2008 and 2009 seasons Fernando Alonso returned to Renault, but having little success he joined Ferrari in again saw McLaren and Ferrari have the most competitive cars. However, the season was much more open, with winners from 3 other teams. After agonising defeat in 2007, Hamilton clinched the drivers championship in dramatic fashion, overtaking Timo Glock to secure the 5th place he needed on the last corner of the last lap of the final grand prix. Felipe Massa had won the race, and would also have won the driver's Championship if it had not been for Hamilton's crucial overtake. Despite this, Ferrari secured the constructors championship for the 8th time in 10 years The new rules and regulations saw a new order in 2009, with new team Brawn GP and Red Bull Racing and their drivers leading the way, with Ferrari and McLaren having a poor season. However Ferrari started by the British Grand Prix to make the most of their car with a string of podium finishes and a race victory in Belgium, while a redesign of the McLaren challenger helped Lewis Hamilton to win two races and gain more points than any other driver after it was upgraded at the German Grand Prix. After dominating the beginning of the season with six out of seven race wins, Jenson Button eventually clinched the Drivers' title in Brazil, with Brawn winning the Constructors' championship in its only season, before being taken over by Mercedes. Rubens Barrichello, Jenson Button's teammate, was second in the Drivers' Championship for the whole season until he had a problem at the Brazilian Grand Prix and was overtaken (in points) by Sebastian Vettel, a Red Bull driver, who won the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix to finish eleven points behind Button. Also, the major manufacturer teams were starting to disappear rapidly due to the worldwide economy crisis. In addition to Ford/Jaguar which had left in 2004, Honda had departed in 2008 also due to noncompetitiveness, Toyota and BMW both departed entirely in

8 CARS & AUTO PARTS CROSS WORD PUZZLE Across 1. a decorative and protective metal plate put on a wheel's hub 3. a thick wire that transfers electricity from a live car battery to help start a dead one 5. a machine that creates power, such as the engine in a car 8. outer covering of a vehicle's wheel where air is put 10. a storage container for electricity 11. a set of metal pipes with hot steam running through them, used to heat rooms and hallways 14. a substance, such as coal, oil, or gasoline, that when burned releases heat to provide energy and power 17. automobile, a four-wheel passenger vehicle 19. a machine that produces warmth 21. petroleum 22. a small box in front of the passenger's seat in a car that holds small items and has a door that opens and closes 23. a cloth covering for the head and neck (as part of a robe, coat, or jacket) 24. a gauge on a vehicle that shows a driver how fast he or she is going 27. a handle used to change from one gear to another 28. a light that goes on and off as a warning, such as a directional signal on a car 29. a machine that produces force and motion 31. a place that sells gasoline and repairs vehicles 32. a permit given by an official body, who passes an examination CARS AND CAR PARTS Down 1. a device that gives a warning sound 2. a liquid used in engine radiators to lower their freezing point 4. a bar on the back or front of a vehicle to protect it 6. a car with two or four doors and a trunk 7. a device for shifting gears 8. the storage space in the back of a car 9. a thin rubber blade on a metal rod that clears a vehicle's windshield of rain, snow, and dirt 12. a blower system used to clear mist, frost, or ice from windows of a car or other vehicle 13. a device that lowers sound as in a motor's exhaust system 15. an object for measuring size, fuel, pressure, etc 16. a long, thin piece of material that holds a person in a car seat for safety 18. the assembly that changes the gears of an engine 20. a four-wheeled motor vehicle used to transport people from place to place 25. a rod, wire, dish, etc., used to receive or send electronic signals 26. a soft, flat piece of material placed between two surfaces (usu. metal), so that liquids and gases cannot come out 27. one of several speeds in a vehicle 30. Fuel used to power automobiles 8

9 2016 ACTIVITY & EVENT SCHEDULE MILE HIGH SECTION MERCEDES BENZ CLUB Activity Location Contact Contact Information August 04-Aug Board Meeting Connie s House M. Davison mhd539@msn.com 13-Aug Section Picnic Vehicle Vault BMashburn Bob_Mashburn78@yahoo.com 17-Aug Social /Must RSVP to Lou Cherry Crest Rest. M. Davison mhd539@msn.com Sept 8-Sep Board Meeting BMashburn Home BMashburn Bob_Mashburn78@yahoo.com 9-Sep Mesa Verda 4-Corners Road Trip M. Davison mhd539@msn.com 21-Sep Social /Must RSVP to Lou Melting Pot L. Rogers lou.rogers@comcast.net Oct 8-Oct Annual Member Meeeting Perfect Landing Rest. M. Davison mhd539@msn.com 19-Oct Social /Must RSVP to Lou Golden Europe Rest. L. Rogers lou.rogers@comcast.net 22-Oct Nov Presidents Open House for New Members TBD NMashburn Bob_Mashburn78@yahoo.com 5-Nov 2017 Planning Session Golden Coral Rest. BMashburn Bob_Mashburn78@yahoo.com 16-Nov Social /Must RSVP to Lou Morrison Inn NMashburn nataliemashburn@yaho0.com Dec 3-Dec Holiday Party Mount Vernon CC Townsend diandmaxt@aol.com 10-Dec Zoo Lights/Botanical Garden TBD 9

10 EVENT INFORMATION MERCEDES-BENZ JOINT PICNIC Saturday, August 13, :00PM Vehicle Vault Lincoln Meadow Parkway Parker, CO Vehicle Vault is the premier auto gallery that provides a unique environment, exhibiting a fabulous collection of rare and exotic automobiles from all over the world and presenting a totally unique experience for car enthusiast. MERCEDES-BENZ JOINT PICNIC AT THE VEHICLE VAULT Date: August 13. 2:00PM Meeting Location: Vehicle Vault; Lincoln Meadow Parkway; Parker, CO The cost is $30.00/couple or $20/individual. The cost includes: Admission, tour & picnic lunch Make your check payable to MBCA, Mile-High Section, Send Check & This Form C/O: Bob Mashburn; 3267 S. Dudley Street; Lakewood, CO Name Phone: Number Attending for picnic lunch (couple or individual) Please Reserve Your Spot by August 6, 2016 to Bob Mashburn; by - Bob_Mashburn78@yahoo.com or Call NOTE: For members that have visited the Vehicle Vault and would just like to attend the picnic, the picnic is being held at Challenger Regional Park, Pavilion C, Lincoln Park Avenue, Parker, CO, from 2-7. Come join your fellow members for food, fun, and fellowship. The cost of the picnic only is $10.00 per person. Please RSVP to Bob Mashburn at bob_mashburn78@yahoo.com or by calling by August 6th. 10

11 ROCKY MOUNTAIN REGIONAL EVENT SEPTEMBER 9, 10, 11, 2016 EVENT INFORMATION You are cordially invited to join members from other regions and sections in a fascinating drive to Mesa Verde National Park and Four Corners Monument. Your event fee will include Hospitality Socials Friday and Saturday evenings with snacks and drinks provided plus two event prizes, and Saturday and Sunday morning breakfasts. Extra expenses to be expected: Discounted hotel room, Friday and Saturday dinners, Saturday lunch. MESA VERDE & CORNERS REGIONAL EVENT September 9, 10 & 11, 2016 Please reserve your place. Make your $35 per person event check payable to MBCA, Mile-High Section and mail it along with this form to: Michael Davison, 7324 East Fremont Drive, Centennial, CO For more information Michael at mhd539@msn.com Name(s) Phone Mailing Address MBCA Section Number Attending x $35 = (Due by August 5, 2016) Please note if you want detailed instructions sent as a PDF, MS-Word file or via US Mail. This promises to be an interesting and fun event. Please join us. Thank You 11

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