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Third Quarter 2018 Indianapolis Indianapolis500 500Section SectionStar Star Indianapolis, Indiana Inside This Issue President s Message Message from the president 1 MBCA Information 2 Calendar 3 Sara

We are trying to catch up to modern times but could sure use a person well versed in using the computer to assist your stone age president. Help, please!

The museum trip is coming up July 14th (information Welcome New Members Celeste Berry R Kent Bolerjack Robert and Candy Feeser Stephen Foglio inside) followed the next weekend by a fun Dine Drive

Stephen and Cindy Golliher The section has had a very good quarter with 8 new members joining and 15 members renewing their Dan Turner memberships.

1 Third Quarter 2018 Indianapolis Indianapolis Section SectionStar Star Indianapolis, Indiana Inside This Issue President s Message Message from the president 1 MBCA Information 2 Calendar 3 Sara s Notes 6 Ads 5 a very few newsletters will be printed in house and mailed by me. You can also find the latest News 7 (and previous) newsletter(s) on our MBCA website 500section.mbca.org (which I strongly en WPAFB Museum Trip 4 INDY 500 SECTION GOING TO DIGITAL NEWSLETTER! NO NEED TO WATCH YOUR MAILBOX, THIS IS YOUR NEWSLETTER! Due to continued strain on our budget, the 500 Section is moving to a digital newsletter. Only courage everyone to check out) or on our Facebook page MBCA500section. We are trying to catch up to modern times but could sure use a person well versed in using the computer to assist your stone age president. Help, please!! Well, the second quarter has gone by very quickly. Our never ending winter forced postponement of our trip to WPAFB Museum and Tech Session. The museum trip is coming up July 14th (information Welcome New Members Celeste Berry R Kent Bolerjack Robert and Candy Feeser Stephen Foglio inside) followed the next weekend by a fun Dine Drive Dine rally visiting 5 historic covered bridges Christopher and Audra Buckman in Indiana s Rush County (information on last page of newsletter). Tech session date is still not set. Stephen and Cindy Golliher The section has had a very good quarter with 8 new members joining and 15 members renewing their Dan Turner memberships. The board and planning committee continue to strive to offer events that will be of interest to all our members and hope our section can continue to grow and have fun! Sara and I attended our first ever Starfest event in Birmingham, AL. It was a fun week of road rallies and activities despite being terribly hot and humid. Seeing the MBUSI factory was still a fascinating time even though production was crippled by the magnesium supplier s fire in Detroit. Festivities for us concluded with the banquet Saturday night while for most others, they continued with extensive driving events at the Talladega and Barber racing facilities Sunday and Monday. Starfest is an enormous undertaking and the Alabama Section did a momentous job getting it all put together. Sara and I hope to see many members join us at our two July events. I ve been looking forward to seeing Wright Patterson AFB Museum again after seeing it once about 30 years ago. We ve got a fun morning and early afternoon planned for all who can join us to see the covered bridges of Rush County. Dan Aiken Thank You, for Renewing Loyal Members Hannelore Braboe Drew Butzow Patrick Duffy Samuel Feinberg Terry Fulk Richard Huntzinger Bruno Hyten Larry & Sharol Laczkowski James & Susan Lingar Brian McCoy Gary Reklau John Simpson Leonard & Marilyn Sturgeon Dave & Carole Weaver Gerald Zore

2 NEWSLETTER NOTES CENTRAL REGIONAL DIRECTOR TECHNICAL RESOURCES 2 We ask our readers to support the advertisers appearing in this publication, however, no inference should be made that advertising in the 500 Section Star implies approval of products or services by the publisher, the 500 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 would appreciate credit being given to the 500 Section. Those articles reprinted in the 500 Section Star with permission from owners of copyrights on those articles may not be used without written permission from the original owners. Mercedes-Benz Club of America Central Regional Director Rick Siefert 367 W Manor Dr Chesterfield, Mo rick.siefert@att.net (314) NEWSLETTER INFORMATION Mercedes-Benz Club of America 500 Section Star Newsletter Editor 6861 Ruthven Dr skkoehler@att.net Classic Center The Mercedes-Benz Classic Center in Irvine, California, is the ideal place for owners, collectors, and enthusiasts to connect with this legendary brand. In addition to meticulously restoring and selling classic Mercedes-Benz vehicles, the Classic Center offers appraisals, provides Genuine Mercedes-Benz Classic Parts, and can even host your special event. Mercedes-Benz Classic Center 9 Whatney, Irvine, California Tel: (949) Toll Free: MB-CLASSIC Mon - Fri 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. PST SECTION OFFICERS BOARD MEMBERS ADVERTISE FREE President 6168 Ruthven Dr skkoehler@att.net Vice-President Open Secretary Sara Koehler 6168 Ruthven Drive Treasurer Dave Weaver Questions Donors & Sponsors Liaison Dave Weaver dweaver@amfam.com Membership Chairman skkoehler2015@yahoo.com Board Members: Kevin Williams Dave Weaver Sara Koehler Roye Gaha Dave Swenby MBCA 500 Section Members can place free ads which will run for two issues. For additional information: Contact: 6168 Ruthven Dr skkoehler@att.net BUSINESS ADS $50 - Business Card $100-1/4 Page $175-1/2 Page $200 - Back Cover $250 - Full Page $100 - Webpage ad Call your Section President at: Call your Central Regional Director Rick Siefert at: (314) Call the National Business Office at: (800) M-F, 8am - 4:30pm MT Contact: Dave Weaver dweaver@amfam.com

3 3 JANUARY 2018 Jan 13th Indy 500 Section Board Meeting New Member Breakfast Jan 20th, am Original House of Pancakes 1518 W 86th St Indianapolis, IN EVENT SCHEDULE FEBRUARY 2018 Valentines Day Brunch Feb 11th 1pm George s Neighborhood Grill 6935 Lake Plaza Drive Indianapolis, IN MARCH 2018 Tour RESCHEDULED June 16th WPAFB Museum Wright-Patterson AFB Dayton, OH APRIL 2018 April 7th Indy 500 Tech Session 6851 Dean Road MAY 2018 JUNE 2018 June 10th Cincinnati Section Concours d Elegance Newton Co Tours April 14th Fair Oaks Farms Nature Conservatory Snowmobile Museum Morocco, IN April 28th Indy 500 Section Board Meeting Panera Bread 2902 W 86th St May 14th 21st MBCA Starfest Birmingham, AL SVGA Jun 7-10th, 2018 Open Wheel World Challenge, Indianapolis Motor Speedway, IN SVGA Jun 10-17th, 2018 Brickyard Vintage Racing Invitational, Indianapolis Motor Speedway, IN 4th Saturday 9am-12pm Cars & Coffee Gateway Classic Cars 4400 W 86th St Indianapolis JULY 2018 July 14th WPAFB Museum Trip July 21st Rush Co Covered Bridges Shelbyville, IN Michigan Concours d Elegance 4th Saturday 9am-12pm Cars & Coffee Gateway Classic Cars 4400 W 86th St Indianapolis AUGUST 2018 August 5th, 1 3pm Show n Shine 11th Anniversary West Park, Carmel, IN Griot s Garage Tour TBA Contact Us Do you have a question about your classic Mercedes-Benz? 4th Saturday 9am-12pm Cars & Coffee Gateway Classic Cars 4400 W 86th St Indianapolis SEPTEMBER 2018 Drive And Dine Sept 15th, 10am Story Inn Reach us by phone MB-CLASSIC( ) 8:00a.m.-4:00p.m. PST, Monday through Friday Story, Indiana October 2018 October 20th Indy 500 Section Board Meeting Panera Bread 2902 W 86th St November 2018 December 2018 December 2nd Holiday Party The Garrison, Ft Benjamin Harrison

4 PLEASE JOIN US AND THE CINCINNATI SECTION AT WPAFB JULY 14TH! 4

5 5 The MBCA 500 Section supports its member businesses And sponsers! AUTOHAUS DIEROLF IMPORT SALES & SERVICE Mon Fri 7:30 5:30 p.m. 429 W. Carmel Drive Carmel, IN Chris Dierolf Fax EDDIE MERLOT S 3645 East 96th Street Indianapolis, IN

6 NEWS SARA S NOTES THINGS I DIDN'T EXPECT AT STARFEST 2018 -The Mercedes factory having to nearly shut

operational for those on the tour each day).

-Scorching hot weather in May but great curvy roads for rallying.

Honolulu with a nuclear weapon in 1968, thwarted by a conscientious captain who blew up the rocket and

6 6 NEWS SARA S NOTES THINGS I DIDN'T EXPECT AT STARFEST The Mercedes factory having to nearly shut down because of a fire at their magnesium supplier's factory in Michigan (they kept a couple of lines operational for those on the tour each day). -A new Mercedes dealership whose service area floors were so clean you could eat off them. -Scorching hot weather in May but great curvy roads for rallying. -Several impressive floors of colorful motorcycles and historic vehicles at the Barber Motorsports Complex. -A tour guide at the Air Museum of the South explaining a recently declassified Russian plot to destroy Honolulu with a nuclear weapon in 1968, thwarted by a conscientious captain who blew up the rocket and subsequently his submarine and crew rather than carry out the attack (true story - look up The Azorean Project). THINGS I DID EXPECT TO SEE AT STARFEST A comfortable week at a Hilton Hotel -Great discounts (some 75%!) at the Mercedes Factory Store -Meeting new interesting people who value fine cars and fun driving experiences

7 POKER RUN TO THE BEEF HOUSE Six cars joined Kevin and Cindy for their Poker Run to The Beef

We were joined at The Beef House by our Illinois members Romeo and Marie Zamberletti.

Ironically, our hosts won the Poker Rally and their lunch on the club with a pair of aces and a

We were able to enjoy the first half of our ride with convertible tops down until the rains came.

FOR SALE 1991 MERCEDES-BENZ 560SEC FOR SALE Mercedes-Benz 1991 560 SEC (Roadhouse) Ice blue/tan

7 7 POKER RUN TO THE BEEF HOUSE Six cars joined Kevin and Cindy for their Poker Run to The Beef House out IN 32 to Covington, IN. The really neat thing about this rally was three brand new members joined us for the trip. Welcome to Robert and Candy Feeser, Dan Turner and Steve and Cindy Gollihers. We were joined at The Beef House by our Illinois members Romeo and Marie Zamberletti. We all had a great time and great food! Ironically, our hosts won the Poker Rally and their lunch on the club with a pair of aces and a pair of deuces. Kevin and Cindy had the winning hand! We were able to enjoy the first half of our ride with convertible tops down until the rains came. Still a fun day for all for a last minute rally! FOR SALE 1991 MERCEDES-BENZ 560SEC FOR SALE Mercedes-Benz SEC (Roadhouse) Ice blue/tan interior; last of the distinctive classy looking M.B. 105k miles; all books and maintenance records; updated A/C; new tires; everything works like new; plus electronic anti- rust, electronic animal alert, electronic ungo alarm, keyless entry. Babied baby needs a new home. Was $96k in Yours for $15,000. Call Roye at (765)

8 MBCA 500 Section 6168 Ruthven Drive To t h e M e r c e d e s - B e n z E n t h u s i a s t : NEXT EVENT WPAFB Museum Tour With

Wright Patterson AFB Museum Tour July 14th @ 7:30am Meet at Cracker Barrel at Greenfield exit off I-70 at 7:30am for an early

After our tour we will drive to Young s Dairy for lunch with our neighboring section.

Rush County Covered Bridge Dine Drive Dine Rally July 21st @ 9:00 am Join us at 9am at the Bluebird Restaurant in Morristown for

At the end of our almost 50 mile scenic ride we ll have lunch at the historic St. Paul Tavern in the quaint old town of St.

8 8 MBCA 500 Section 6168 Ruthven Drive To t h e M e r c e d e s - B e n z E n t h u s i a s t : NEXT EVENT WPAFB Museum Tour With Cincy Section Depart 7:30am from Cracker Barrel Greenfield, IN UPCOMING 2018 EVENTS! RESCHEDULED! Wright Patterson AFB Museum Tour July 7:30am Meet at Cracker Barrel at Greenfield exit off I-70 at 7:30am for an early departure for WPAFB in Dayton. There we will meet up with the Cincinnati Section at 10am to tour the fabulous museum. After our tour we will drive to Young s Dairy for lunch with our neighboring section. This should be a fabulous day led by retired LtCol Dan Blaney, USAF. Rush County Covered Bridge Dine Drive Dine Rally July 9:00 am Join us at 9am at the Bluebird Restaurant in Morristown for breakfast. After breakfast we ll start our rally to see and drive over 5 historic covered bridges in Rush County. At the end of our almost 50 mile scenic ride we ll have lunch at the historic St. Paul Tavern in the quaint old town of St. Paul, IN. Should be a fun day for all who come! 11th Annual Show And Shine August 1:00pm Once again we ll gather at West Park in Carmel (2700 W. 116th St.) for our pitch in BBQ lunch to meet other members, enjoy great food and show off our Mercedes. Always a great time as summer begins to wind down.

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