MBCA Peachtree Events

DateEvent NameDescriptionPrice 
10/23/2010Road Atlanta HPDEYour last opportunity of the 2010 season to "feel the rush". Weather-wise this HPDE is the best. Scheduled for October 23-24, registration opens on 9/20 and can only be made through Clubregistration.net. Register
10/9/2010Concours d'Elegance et d"OrdinairThe Peachtree Section has partnered with RBM of Atlanta North in Alpharetta on Saturday, October 9th, for the Concours d’Elegance. Cars entered in this year’s event will be broken down into three categories: Concours, Ordinaire, and Display. The Concours category cars will be judged according to MBCA rules by a select group of MBCA judges. Cars entered into this category should expect the highest degree of scrutiny. Cars will be placed in appropriate categories and judged against like cars. This category is for those who want an honest overall assessment of their vehicle. There will be an opportunity to have original unrestored cars entered in a Preservation Class. Please e-mail our Chief Judge, Jim Mitchell, at jrs190sl@yahoo.com for more details. The Ordinaire category cars will be judged by competing peer participants. All participants in this category will get an opportunity to view and vote/judge on the best cars based on a pre-determined list of criteria (but not the same as the Concours cars). Come out and enjoy the show and have a little fun by participating in this group. The Display category is as it states. Cars entered in this category will be placed on display for the enjoyment of spectators, judges and the like. RBM of Atlanta North will provide a catered lunch for all participants. Trophies and door prizes will be awarded, and there will be food. This event is open to all Mercedes-Benz car owners (members and non-members). Do you know someone who owns a Mercedes-Benz and isn’t a member? Invite them to come and participate. A small nominal fee per vehicle of $25 ($35 after Sept. 15) is required to participate to help cover the event’s cost. To participate, please fill out the registration form found on the Peach Page in this newsletter. Registration will be between 10:00 a.m. and 11:30 a.m., lunch will be served from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., viewing and judging will be from Noon to 2:00 p.m., and awards will begin at 2:30 p.m. For more information please contact Daryl K. Williams E-mail: dwilli3038@aol.com Phone: (770) 725-1375 MBCA PEACHTREE SECTION CONCOURS D’ELEGANCE / ORDINAIRE RBM of Atlanta - North, 345 McFarland Parkway, Alpharetta, GA 30004 October 9th, 2010 9:30am – 3:00pm Please circle the Category in which you wish participate: 1. Concours (Judged my MBCA judges) 2. Ordinaire (Judged/Voting by Peers in Category) 3. Display Only (Not Judged) 4. Preservation Name(s) of Attendees: ____________________________________________________________ Address: ____________________________________________________________________________ City: ____________________________________________ State: _________ Zip _____________ Cell Phone: ___________________________ Home Phone: ___________________________ E-mail: ____________________________________________ MBCA Member? _____ Yes ____ No Vehicle #1: ____________ Model _____________Year ___________ Miles ______ Years Owned Vehicle #2: ____________ Model _____________Year ___________ Miles ______ Years Owned Check enclosed for $ ________________________ $25.00 per vehicle ($35.00 if after September 15th) Total Number of Attendees: ________ Make checks payable to Peachtree Section, MBCA. Mail to: Diana Quinn, 531 Granville Ct, Sandy Springs, GA 30328. Contact number: 404-748-1655 or by e-mail: dianaquinn@me.com. Deadline for registration is September 15, 2010.$25.00Register
9/24/2010Starfest 2010This national event (9/24-9/29) will be held close to our own back yard-Winchester, Virginia. This annual happening includes something for everybody; concours, performance driving as well as social events for the entire family. For further details, go to www.starfest2010.org. Peachtree participation will be firmed up as the date gets closer. Register
8/14/2010Road Atlanta HPDEA repeat of the the June two day event and another opportunity to feel "the Need for Speed". This is also a great chance to sharpen your skills if you plan to attend Starfest and participate in the track events. Registration opens 6/14 via Clubregistration.net Register
6/11/2010AMG Driving AcademyAnother opportunity to take advantage of the AMG Driving Academy that was offered in May. Registration for the AMG Driving Academy is available at www.AMGacademy.comor by phone at 1-800-217-6916.
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6/5/2010Road Atlanta HPDETwo hours of classroom instruction, two hundred miles of hotlaps over two days on one the Southeast's premier racing circuits, Road Atlanta. Here's a chance to discover the capabilities of your Benz under the supervision of expert instuctors. This event is hosted and conducted by the Peachstate Chapter of PCA. The traditional 1 day "taste of the track" will be held on Saturday, June 5th. Cost for the two day session is $365 for PCA members, $415 for non-members. Cost for Taste of the track is $50. Registration opens on April 5 and can only be made through Clubregistration.net. Register
5/21/2010HeimatfestMBCA Alabama will be hosting Heimatfest at Barber Motorsports from May 21-May 23. Tentative plans are to include a Concours d' Elegance and a tour of the Mercedes Benz Plant (production schedule permitiing). Watch upcoming newsletters for further details Register
5/15/2010AMG Driving AcademyFollowing its inaugural year in the U.S., Mercedes-AMG is presenting a new season for driving enthusiasts who want to sharpen their advanced driving skills at the AMG Driving Academy. Among the list of enhancements is the addition of a Pro Level for 2010. Under the guidance of top professional instructors, the AMG Driving Academy offers the opportunity to personally experience the excitement of motorsports and the track capabilities of Mercedes-AMG vehicles including the all new 563 hp SLS AMG, capable of 0-60 mph in less than four seconds. Originally founded by Mercedes-AMG in Affalterbach, Germany in 2007, the AMG Driving Academy launched in the U.S. in 2009. More than six-hundred driving enthusiasts participated in the advanced driver program last year, and participants now have the opportunity to attend an advanced three-day Pro Level program at one of the top circuits in the U.S., Road Atlanta. Program participants have the opportunity to get behind the wheel of several AMG models including the E63 AMG, SL63 AMG, C63 AMG, SLK55 AMG and SLS AMG. The program features custom-designed exercises to experience and teach dynamic driving capabilities at our home track of Road Atlanta.Registration for the AMG Driving Academy is available at www.AMGacademy.com or by phone at 1-800-217-6916.
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5/8/2010Allure of the AutomobileJoin us at the HIGH for a tour of eighteen of the world’s rarest and most brilliantly conceived cars from the 1930’s to 1960’s, inclusive of a Mercedes-Benz. This event has captured the attention of all the car clubs. While not confirmed, rumor has it that our Classic Center may provide an additional automobile for display. Our tour of this collection will be followed by lunch at Table 1280 directly adjacent to the museum and offering European inspired American Brasserie cuisine. Tickets for the exhibition are $13 per person. Lunch is $30 per person. Additionally, there will be a cash bar. Registration must be made through form included in our latest newsletter. Register
4/17/2010Member Appreciation DayPlease join us for Member Appreciation Day on April 17 from 11:00PM -3:00PM at Vogel State Park. This event is FREE to Peachtree MBCA members and their families, $10 per non-member guest and is limited to the first 100 registrants. In addition to a barbeque lunch, there will be live entertainment as well as the other great amenities offered at Vogel State Park. Our venue includes the use of the enclosed park shelter where heat, A/C will be available if necessary. Registration must be made through Jim Mitchell at jrs190sl@yahoo.com Register