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`Q Mercedes- Benz Club of America Star Bulletin OUR HERITAGE, OUR FUTURE Mercedes-Benz automobiles are great but of not of much use without the people we see here. They like to drive Mercedes-Benz and have fun. If you see one of these people say hi and if possible join them at one of their monthly gatherings. Drive a Mercedes-Benz and be an instant celebrity More than a Car Club. We're a Community. TM MBCA SAN DIEGO SECTION OFFICERS Victoria Mazelli, President 858-229-3380 [email protected] Michael Cooper, Vice President 760-599-0629 [email protected] Carol Kruse-Ross, Treasurer 858-245-1991 [email protected] Diana Kruse, Secretary Director of First Impressions [email protected] Joanne Barnard, Director of Spirits [email protected] Bob Gunthorp, Historian & Photographer [email protected] Gary Jarvis, Director 619-670-1375 Rudy Hradecky, Director of Procedures [email protected] Steve Ross, Membership Chair, Star Bulletin Editor, Website & e-Mail Distribution 619-508-3925 [email protected] Bud Cloninger, SW Regional Director 602 -326-6270 [email protected] Redaction: MBCA of San Diego Printing & Distribution: Phoenix Direct Mail Services Attention Members: We hope you will support our advertisers…they support this Bulletin. Mention our Newsletter when you contact them. The MBCA, the San Diego Section, its Officers, members, MBUSA, smart GmbH, and AMG, however, make no inference, that advertising in this Bulletin implies approval of their products or services. Is your membership due for renewal? Don't let it expire and miss out on the fun we have in the MBCA - San Diego Section EVENTS SCHEDULE & SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS JANUARY 2019 WHAT WE HAVE TO LOOK FORWARD TO… January 13 Members Luncheon. Page 6 February 16 Valentines Day Luncheon. Page 7

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Mercedes- Benz Club of America

Star Bulletin

OUR HERITAGE, OUR FUTURE

Mercedes-Benz automobiles are great but of not of much use without the people we see here. They like to drive Mercedes-Benz and have fun. If you see one of these people say hi and if possible join them at one of their monthly gatherings. Drive a Mercedes-Benz and be an instant celebrity

More than a Car Club. We're a Community. TM

MBCA SAN DIEGO SECTION OFFICERS

Victoria Mazelli, President 858-229-3380

[email protected]

Michael Cooper, Vice President 760-599-0629

[email protected]

Carol Kruse-Ross, Treasurer 858-245-1991

[email protected]

Diana Kruse, Secretary

Director of First Impressions [email protected]

Joanne Barnard, Director of Spirits

[email protected]

Bob Gunthorp, Historian & Photographer

[email protected]

Gary Jarvis, Director 619-670-1375

Rudy Hradecky,

Director of Procedures [email protected]

Steve Ross, Membership Chair,

Star Bulletin Editor, Website & e-Mail Distribution

619-508-3925 [email protected]

Bud Cloninger,

SW Regional Director 602 -326-6270

[email protected]

Redaction: MBCA of San Diego Printing & Distribution: Phoenix Direct Mail Services

Attention Members: We hope you will support our advertisers…they

support this Bulletin. Mention our Newsletter when you contact them.

The MBCA, the San Diego Section, its Officers, members, MBUSA, smart

GmbH, and AMG, however, make no inference, that advertising

in this Bulletin implies approval of their products or services.

Is your membership due for renewal?

Don't let it expire and miss out on the fun we have in the

MBCA - San Diego Section

EVENTS SCHEDULE & SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

JANUARY 2019

WHAT WE HAVE TO LOOK FORWARD TO… January 13 Members Luncheon. Page 6 February 16 Valentines Day Luncheon. Page 7

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HOLIDAY, CHRISTMAS AWARDS PARTY S. Ross

The choice for our year-end get together this year was fantastic. Our room was decorated to the nines thanks to Carol Ross and her helper Elves, Mateo, Victoria, Diana, Joanne, Rudy, Victoria and Cheryl. Actually it was a group effort. It was a beautiful winter day San Diego style. We had a gift exchange this year. It was one of those fun exchanges where one may go and pick a gift from the table OR take a gift from someone else. It sounds terrible but is actually loads of fun. A gift may only be "stolen" twice, and then it is dead as they call it in the game.

The high light of the day was awarding the person chosen as our Member of the Year. President Victoria presented the award to Rudy Hradecky. Rudy is our Director of Proper Procedures and one of those guys who make things happen when it needs to be done. Rudy helps make our Section a fun place to be when we have an event or function. As they say behind every man is women and Cheryl is always behind Rudy, and us helping to "get er done." THANK YOU RUDY and CHERYL.

Some of the decorating team in action, Diana, Mateo and Carol.

The gift table is over flowing

Pete and Jen Lobner

Brunch is served Victoria, Joey, David, Munira, And Deborah

Amber, Elizabeth and Radu

Bob and Janette

Bob, Janette, Pete, Jen, Anne, and Richard

Pete, Jen and Richard Joanne

The food was good and everyone in the holiday spirit.

Doug And Nune Joanne

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Alan and Eda Adelman amber and Elizabeth Carol, Brian, Diana, Rudy, Cheryl and Mateo

Waving to someone or at something Deborah and Joey Wes and Rose Cheryl and Rudy

THE GIFT EXCHANGE This was the first year for our gift exchange it seems everyone had fun . Numbers were drawn beginning with one and that person got to go to the table and pick out their choice. After some lifting and shaking the choice was made. Number two drawn and that person could go to the gift table or take the gift, that number one hadjust picked and so on. I don't recall who went first but it was interesting from there on

Joey Scored with some tree ornaments Wonder if he got to keep them

Elizabeth with help from Dad Got some makeup.

I think she lost it later on.

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David and Munira Brian and

Diana Steve and Carol

Gary gets a bucket of car care products

Elizabeth lost the makeup but got this cup instead

Rudy gets a Mercedes-Benz Museum book

Victoria with her snow globe

Not sure what Mateo has here

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The gift exchange in full swing. The party goers David coomber can be seen in the background either getting his gift or taking someone elses

The ladies The gentleman

OUR MEMBER OF THE YEAR FOR 2018

Victoria the San Diego Section President presented Mr.Rudy Hradecky with our section's Member of the Year award. The President and the Board of Directors select a member of the section each year who has made the section a fun place to be for our functions, events and overall well being of the section.

Congraulatoions to Rudy and and his cheerful fun to be around wife Cheryl

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Joanne has a vehicle which I happen to know has a bottle in it.

Nune has a box of chocolates

Janette is not showing her hand. Must be something nice!

Needless to say not all these items made it home with the original owner but for sure everyone went home with a prize worth keeping. Undoubtedly there was some re-gifting going on but that is part of the deal. Maybe the board will do it again next year. Having fun is the key word.

Victoria and Rudy

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PagodaFest Jeff Brook

PagodaFest is coming to San Diego in 2019! What is PagodaFest you might ask? In a nutshell, PagodaFest is about and for Pagoda owners and enthusiasts worldwide who own or otherwise enjoy the iconic Mercedes-Benz 230 SL, 250 SL, and 280 SL roadsters and convertibles and want to learn more about these cars. Sponsored by the International Pagoda SL Group (www.sl113.org), PagodaFest is not formally affiliated with MBCA. Most Pagoda members

own other Mercedes cars and are members of MBCA. Historically, Pagoda events have drawn 25-30 or more Pagoda cars with attendance from all over the United States, Canada, Europe, and even as far away as Australia. PagodaFest San Diego will be the first Pagoda-focused event to take place west of the Mississippi. PagodaFest San Diego will be headquartered at the Grand Pacific Palisades resort in Carlsbad, with car activities scheduled for both Friday, October 4, at the Flower Fields adjacent the Grand Pacific, and a drive starting from the Grand Pacific on Saturday, October 5, and winding throughout portions of San Diego County. At the Flower Fields, technical sessions and interactive presentations are planned to educate PagodaFest attendees on the features, operation and maintenance of their Pagoda cars. Also, there will be a Pagoda Marketplace enabling attendees and vendors to sell, buy and trade all things Pagoda. In the afternoon we will have a Pagoda Showcase to show off your Pagoda on the lush grounds of the Flower Fields. A perfect setting for socializing with fellow Pagoda enthusiasts. We will end our first day with one of the things for which San Diego is best known, namely a Fiesta dinner with mariachi music, traditional dancers, and a Pagoda piñata! The drive on Saturday will be a Pagoda Poker Run, and is a self-paced leisurely tour through several of San Diego County's scenic sights while competing with fellow Pagoda drivers for the best hand of poker. At each of five planned stops, Poker Run participants will be given a card ultimately forming a five-card poker hand. Prizes will be given for the best (and also the worst!) poker hand at a celebratory awards dinner that evening at the Encinitas Ranch Golf Resort overlooking the beautiful San Diego coastal bluffs. Here you can watch the sunset over the Pacific Ocean while enjoying your favorite beverage and friends while being warmed by the outdoor fireplace. Awards will be given to the winners of the Showcase and the Poker Run, and raffle prizes awarded. All of the above fun and excitement is conveniently available in one all-inclusive PagodaPASS ticket. If you are interested in learning more about PagodaFest, or to buy tickets, please visit the official PagodaFest website http://www.pagodafest.com. However, the number of PagodaPASSes is limited and

we expect them to sell out soon. So if you have a Pagoda we hope that you will act quickly and join us for two days of social and technical Pagoda fun! See you at PagodaFest in 2019! THE SAN DIEGO SECTION INVITES YOU AND ENCOURAGES YOU TO JOIN THE MBCA, AND THE SAN DIEGO SECTION, UNLESS YOU ARE ALREADY A MEMBER.

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Hear ye, Hear ye MeMBerSHIP MeeTING

A meeting of our members is scheduled for January 13, 2019 to start the new year off with a bang. We will welcome new member, say hello again to those whom we have not seen recently and just talk about "stuff" in general. There is no fee for this as we will just order what we want off the menu. The Southwest Regional Director, Bud Cloninger and the National Vice President will be on hand to discuss what is happening at the national level of the MBCA and answer questions.

Some photos from our past meetings to celebrate membership I have something to say!! Over here please

There will be unique door prizes awarded and a special treat for any new member that joined us this year. Additionally there will be something special for anyone that has been a member of the MBCA for over 10 years. This going to be a great party folks, I kid you not.

DeTaIlS

PLACE: MIMI'S 1078 WESTVIEW PARKWAY SAN DIEGO TIME: JANUARY 13, 2019 AT HIGH NOON COST: WHAT EVER YOU ORDER IF YOU PLAN TO ATTEND LET STEVE KNOW SO WE CAN TELL MIMI'S HOW BIG A ROOM WE NEED. Steve: [email protected] or 619-508-3925

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VALENTINE LUNCHEON

FEBRUARY 16, 2019

PACK UP THE BENZ, TAKE YOUR SWEEETIE BY THE HAND AND JOIN US FOR A LUNCHEON AT THE SOUTHWEST YACHT CLUB.

THIS WAS A HUGE SUCCCESS LAST YEAR SO, WHY NOT DO IT

AGAIN?

WHERE Southwestern Yacht Club, 2702 Qualtrough Street. San Diego, CA 92106

WHEN: February 16, 2019 at 12:00 pm COST: $25.00 Per Person MAKE CHECK PAYABLE TO: MBCA San Diego Section DEADLINE: February 12, 2019 Name: __________________________________ Phone: ________________ Luncheon Choice: # ___SWYC Cobb Salad #___ Grilled Ruben Sandwich #____Grilled Mahi Mahi Fish Taco #___Yacht Club Burger/Cheeseburger #____Cheese or Chicken Quesadilla

And Chocolate Sweetheart Dessert Amount enclosed ($25.00 x # meals) = $ _________ SEND RESERVATION TO : Marjo Miller at 3754 Rosecroft Lane, San Diego, CA 92016-3240A

View is much better than a parking lot and we have ocean air and you can't beat the cost. Speaking of cost, the board is working very hard to keep the costs of our functions as low as possible without compromsing quality.

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La Jolla Christmas Parade

Sunday December 2, 201

Due to unusual circumstance and fate the Mercedes-Benz Club played a key role of the La Jolla Christmas Parade. The Packard Club had been contacted earlier in the year to provide cars to transport dignitaries in the parade. Anybody who is anybody in San Diego was in the parade. As sometimes happens the Packard Club did not have enough Packards to transport all the important people who needed a ride. Other car clubs were providing cars but still not enough. The Parade organizer Ms. Kerr contacted the Packard Regional Director Richard Schauer and said "Help"! Since I was already committed with our Packard I offered up one of our Mercedes-Benz so Carol drove the 560SL. Of course they wanted the top down. For some reason the top did not want to come down. An emergency run to Onager Corp. was made for assistance. Fast forward after an hour or so the top gave up and come down. We had two Mercedes-Benz in the parade and one Packard driven by Marjo Miller and Dion Dyer who are also members of the Mercedes-Benz Club. Oskar Kristen drove his 1960 190SL. Oskar has quite a load in his SL. His dignitary was Erika Torri, the Cultural Marshall

Carol and the San Diego Chief of Police, David Nisleit

Some of the dignitaries choose not to go with their assigned driver causing the Parade Director a lot of grief. One California assemblyman ditched a Packard for a new BMW. In fact he showed up at the parade at the last minute in the BMW. This is one of the cases which I thought was rude. This caused two cars to drive the parade with no one. One vehicle broke down the, San Diego Police Museum vintage paddy wagon. It had a modern engine but it failed to proceed. This resulted in the San Diego Chief of Police riding with Carol in the 560SL. The Chief went straight to Carol when his ride would not start. It was a musical cars program by the time we got underway.

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WIN a CHICKeN DINNer

We Have a CHICKeN DINNer WINNer ! Diana Kruse nailed it.

This is a 1935 Mercedes-Benz 130H. The H stands for heck which is German for rear. It was the first production rear engine car made by Mercedes-Benz. The engine is four cylinder 1308cc, water cooled with a four speed transmission and produces 26hp. The car has a top speed of 56mph. It was in production from 1933 to 1935. A man named Josef Ganz a Hungarian born engineer, who became a German citizen, was the leading proponent of the rear engine car and was actually the first to use the term

Volkswagen. He was a consultant for Mercedes-Benz in the development of this car. Fernando Porsche was also on the team and Ganz worked for several automakers in developing the rear engine concept. He is considered the father of the Volkswagen. Ganz was a writer for an automobile magazine, Motor-Kritik, and was critical of the German car builders for not building an affordable car for the working man. He actually presented the concept of an affordable car to Hitler in 1933. But, alas Josef was Jewish and was critical of the German car makers, so he was arrested by the Gestapo and decided to move to Switzerland. Thus Porsche got his picture taken with Adolph and all the credit.

The Standard Superior sales brochure for 1934. Note the term Volkswagen

The Standard superior second prototype. Standard was a motorcycle company that agreed to produce the automobile. It was powered by a two cylinder two stoke 396 cc engine

Correctly identify the brand of this motor car, year and the model. First answer to S. Ross at [email protected] or 619-508-3925 will be the winner of a Chicken Dinner.

The man is the photo with his automobile is a famous race car driver.

The Roadster model The company that made this automobile is still making cars but under a different name. They were a player in the pre-war racing circuit in Europe. Since this a hard one just get the

manufacturer of the car and within four years of the model year. Wild guess are good. ** CHICKEN DINNER RULES. CONSTANTS MAY ONLY WIN 2 CHICKEN DINNERS PER CALENDAR YEAR

Some say the internet is an excellent source to find the mystery car.

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For Sale

1967 MBZ 250SL Pagoda

• 102,000 Miles • Signal Red, Black Interior

• NO Accidents • All Original Invoices

• Nut/Bolt Restoration by Top Professional MBZ Specialist in 2013

• 100 Point Show Car • 13 First in Class • 3 Best of Show

PRICE REDUCED-- PRICE REDUCED

$260,000 Original Owner, Gary Jarvis San Diego, CA

619-670-1375

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New Continental Extreme Contact DWS

Tires on Factory Mercedes Staggered Rims

Front – 225/40-18 on 18” x 8.5

rims Rear – 285/35-18 on 18” x 9.5 rims

NO scuffs, scratches or Scrapes!

Get the rims & tires for about the cost of a new set of tires.

PRICE REDUCED NOW $500.00

WAS $1,000

Call Michael Cooper 760-599-0629

Wheels came from a W218 (CLS 550)

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STAR BULLETIN

JAN 2019 PG 11

We are always looking for volunteers to help out with ideas, planning, and coordinating events. If you would like to feature your Mercedes- Benz vehicle(s) in this Newsletter with an interesting story or photo, please submit in digital format via e-mail t:

[email protected] We would love to get to know you & your Mercedes-B Come to an event and ask us how to obtain a FREE

name badge. Maybe even a free beverage.

Can't wait to have a really “Cool” MBCA name badge? Here’s how to order one: Go to the MBCA website

www.mbca.org, log on, click on Store, click on MBCA Event Equipment

Store and scroll down and click on the Name Badge. You are now in the order form.

Second method: Log onto MBCA website and enter

Name Badge in the search box at upper right hand corner of screen, click on the Magnifying Glass icon and this will take you to the order form OR you may call 800-637-2360,

ask for Anna McBride. She will take your order. All payments are made via credit card.

SEE YOUR AD HERE!

FOR MORE INFORMATION

CALL

619-508-3925

Overhauled recently, dog not included

Fresh Restoration

Change of Address, Phone # or e-mail

If you have a change-of-address,

e-mail mbca.org

MBCA National Business Office. 1-800-637-2360

FOR SALE & WANT ADS:

Personal classified ads (sale or wanted) are FREE exclusively for MBCA members. NO commercial

or business sales allowed in the classified ad section.

Business advertising is available at competitive rates. Please contact the Treasurer for latest ad rates.

If you want to place a personal ad in the “for sale” section e-Mail Steve Ross [email protected]

Please contact Steve every month to continue your AD

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(760) 438-4454

Complete Custom Detail Regular $175.00

For MBCA Club Members $129.00

**Plus FREE loan car for the day. (Must present this coupon)

10% Discount

On Parts and Labor to MBCA

Members (Must present Club membership card while making service appointment)

OCEAN BEACH BOAT & AUTO

UPHOLSTERY SINCE 1947

DAVID SKOGLUN 4838 Voltaire Street San Diego, CA 92107

CA 92107(619) 223-9797 Mention this ad and make an appointment in June for the following prices: 107 Chassis tops: German $945 Sonnendeck canvas top $895 One-day turnaround

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Attention Advertisers

To send a file or for any changes e-Mail Steve at [email protected]

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1625 Coolidge Ave. National City, CA 91950

1(800) 841-1014

MOTOR WORKS, INC. Automotive Machine Shop

European Engine Specialists

www.motorworkspromach.com

Fax (619) 327-0237 Phone (619) 327-0200

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WHATS HAPPENING IN OUR MEMBERSHIP WORLD

S. Ross

WE WELCOME ABOARD

WE THANK

JOIN THE DESERT STARS FOR A POST AUCTION WRAP UP

As car lovers descend on Arizona for the great car auctions of the valley, we will again celebrate the classic car auction week with the Mercedes-Benz Enthusiast Dinner. We will be sporting a new location for 2019 that hopefully will prove to be the perfect location for our celebration. This year’s event will be Saturday evening, January 19th at VENUE 8600, a contemporary event venue located 5 minutes from West World at 8600 E Anderson Drive, Scottsdale, AZ 85255. Activities will start at 5:30 PM in the generous 200 spot parking area with the viewing and judging of the "People's Choice" contest featuring MBCA members personal cars. Following the voting, join us for appetizers and a no-host bar followed by dinner catered by Cafe Pranzo, one of the valleys premier catering companies. We will also have our usual program featuring industry experts that will give their perspectives on the past week's auctions and current state of the classic car market. Bring your questions and join the discussion. The cost is $65 per person. To register call Debbie Ichiyama @ 480-268-9535 If you need assistance in finding lodging while in the Valley let us know.

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The MBCA and the San Diego Section welcomes you to our Mercedes-Benz world. Please join us as soon as possible and join in the fun. Have a question contact the membership guy, me, 619-508-3925 or [email protected] or any board member.

Ben Lee San Diego Anthony Ockunzzi, Escondido Jackie Wilson, San diego

The roster does not list what Mercedes-Benz these folks have but, I am sure it is a beauty. We would love Mercedes-Benz be it new, old, vintage, well used or concours. Yes we love diesels too!

The San Diego Section and the MBCA sincerely thank you for renewing your membership and for your

continued support

Lawrence Becht Kay Erdmann William Fisher Karl Keller Daniel Kremer Michel Lawler Daniel Love Victoria Mazelli David Perryman Steve Ross Lawrence Schneider David Willoughby Fred Worsch

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2019 Schedule of Events MBCA – San Diego Section

Our motto “Have it your way, as long as it’s FUN!”

Always remember…this is YOUR club.

New ideas or changes please contact a Board Member!!! Note: All dates may be subject to change

MONTH/DATE PLANNED EVENT DIRECTOR Sunday Jan 13 2019 Membership/Planning Meeting Victoria, Steve and Board

Sunday Feb 17, 2018 Valentine luncheon Steve Ross

Anyone seen this Mercedes-Benz?

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BUTTONWILLOW DRIVING EVENTS 2019

SATURDAYS, Feb. 16th; Aug. 10th; and Dec. 7th; 2019 8:30 AM to 4:00PM

Fast facts about Buttonwillow

This is an opportunity for members of the Mercedes Club to participate in a one-day driving experience, either on an individual basis or as an organized membership gathering. This is a one-day performance driving and learning event on how to become a better driver and to learn more about the performance handling aspects of your Mercedes. Although this event held at a racetrack is referred to as performance driving, this is not what one’s primary reason for going to Buttonwillow is about. One will be given the opportunity to learn to drive our Mercedes more safely and competently by being taught by a professional driver. We will learn about speed, cornering, braking, and more importantly the capability of our Mercedes or other automobile as well as our own driving capabilities. After instruction, you may if you want take to the track solo and see how you do. Buttonwillow Raceway Park is a motorsports park in Kern County, California, 10 miles (16 km) north of the town of Buttonwillow and 28 miles (45 km) northwest of Bakersfield. It is located just off the Buttonwillow exit on I-5. Constructed during World War 1 by world famous racing driver Dario Resta, it is now owned and operated by the California Sports Car Club, a region of SCCA. Buttonwillow is the "flagship" track of Cal Club, and is also the location of the Cal Club's administrative offices. (Courtesy of Wikipedia) You can visit the Buttonwillow Raceway website: buttonwillowraceway.com. The 2019 schedule for the following Saturdays is as follows: February 16th, August 10th, and December 7th. THE POINT IS DO NOT BE INTIMIDATED BY THE TERMS RACE TRACK, PERFORMANCE DRIVING ETC. THIS IS AN OPPORTUNITY OF A LIFE TIME TO LEARN ABOUT YOUR CARS PERFORMACE, SAFETY FEATURES AND HOW TO USE THEM SAFELY AND EFFECTIVELY. ANYONE WHO HAS PARTICIPATED IN THESE EVENTS HAS LEFT A MUCH BETTER DRIVER AND HAD A BARREL OF FUN LEARNING ABOUT THE SAFETY FEATURES OF THEIR CAR. WOMEN HAVE ALWAYS DONE VERY WELL IN THESE EVENTS AND WE HOPE TO SEE ALL OF YOU THERE WITH US HAVING SOME FUN! Since the event is a one-day event, a suggested schedule would be to arrive by Friday late afternoon, plan on staying overnight Saturday at one of the local motels, and leaving Sunday morning at your leisure. Lodging is available about 10 miles away at Motel 6 located just off the freeway south of the track. Phone 661/764-5121. Reservations for these events can fill quickly. Please feel free to contact Rudy Hradecky (PHONE: 619.246.2094 or email: [email protected]) as early as possible so that we could reserve some slots. The cost is $195.00 for the one day, and helmets can be rented at the track for $15.00. A $15.00 credit at the gift shop is also included. Rag top convertibles are not allowed, although SL’s with an automatic roll bar are. BUTTON WILLOW PERFORMANCE DRIVING UPDATE The dates for the Buttonwillow Performance Driving Course being sponsored by the MBCA San Diego section is SATURDAYS, Feb. 16th; Aug. 10th; and Dec. 7th; 2019. Registration is handled through the Buttonwillow website: buttonwillowraceway.com. The cost is $195.00 for the one day, and helmets can be rented at the track for $15.00. The cost includes lunch, a $15.00 credit at the track store, and classroom instruction. Rag top convertibles are not allowed, but SL models with the roll bar are allowed. Lodging is available about 10 miles away at Motel 6. Phone 661/764-5121. Contact Rudy Hradecky for further info and details by PHONE: 619/246-2094 or email: [email protected]. You can also visit the Buttonwillow Raceway website : buttonwillowraceway.com

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Star Bulletin 16151 Fruitvale RD Valley Center CA 92082

MBCA San Diego Section

http://sandiego.mbca.org

I want to thank all who joined in the fun at the Country Club of Rancho Bernardo Christmas Buffet and Gift Exchange. At the party we also honored a member for his years of dedication.

Rudy Hradecky - Member of the Year 2018! As we look forward to 2019 we welcome all members (new & existing) to take note of all our club has to offer…from car purchase discounts to parts and service discounts at your favorite participating Mercedes dealership, and the award winning Star Magazine. Other added

benefits to membership are our dedicated Board and event volunteers as well as the infamous Star Bulletin published by Steve Ross. The bulletin provides many interesting stories and an array of fun photos from recent club events. Over the years many of us have created new friendships by being “active members.” Your Board is inviting you to participate in the upcoming San Diego Section planning meeting…this means we want, need, and value your input – please attend! – see info in this bulletin.

As my first year as president, thank you for the wonderful memories in 2018. I look forward to spending time with you while making new memories in 2019!

Cheers, Victoria

MBCA – San Diego Section President

JANUARY 2019

Next Board Meeting SUNDAY JAN 13, 2019 at HIGH NOON

Mimis Restaurant, 10788 Westview Pkwy, San Diego CA (Mira Mesa)

Note: Our regular board meetings are scheduled

For the 3rd Tuesday of the month The board has occasionally cancelled meetings when there is a small amount of business that can be considered adequately by

telephone or e-mail. If you are considering joining us at a board meeting, please call a board member first

to make sure the meeting will take place as scheduled.

President’s Message - November

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PAID SAN DIEGO, CA PERMIT No. 960