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Upcoming

2008 Events

Jul 20 SUN Noon Fox n

Hounds - Hubertus

Aug 1 FRI 6pm - 8pm

Copper Dock - Hubertus

Aug 9 Noon Wayne’s

Custard - Cedarburg

Aug 23 Masterpiece Car

Show - Milw lakefront

Aug 23 Dinner after car

show @ Bavarian Inn

Sep 2 TUE 6pm-9pm M-B

night Pandl’s - Bayside

Sep ?? Zimbrick

Oktoberfest - Madison

Sep 11 Fall Tech Session

Sep 19,20,21 Door County

Fall Rallye Weekend

Sep 26-Oct 1 STARFEST

San Francisco - see

STAR

Fahren Zum Essen events

are in italic

www.mbca-wi.org

Visit the National Club on the Web at www.MBCA.org

Next Board Meeting All Members Welcome July 10th @ Brookfield Li-July 10th @ Brookfield Li-July 10th @ Brookfield Li-July 10th @ Brookfield Li-

brary. 7brary. 7brary. 7brary. 7----9pm 1900 N Calhoun Rd. Call Frank Lubinski 4149pm 1900 N Calhoun Rd. Call Frank Lubinski 4149pm 1900 N Calhoun Rd. Call Frank Lubinski 4149pm 1900 N Calhoun Rd. Call Frank Lubinski 414----352352352352----2912 to attend.2912 to attend.2912 to attend.2912 to attend.

©2008 MBCA-Wisconsin Section

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Jul-Aug 08

2008 Fahren Zum Essen (Drive to Dine) Schedule

2008 Officers & Board Members:

President Frank Lubinski 414-352-2912 [email protected]

Vice President Jerry Zajicek 262-549-4656 [email protected]

Secretary Dan Hellenberg 414-839-6995 [email protected]

Treasurer Jim Loseke 920-468-2024 [email protected]

Membership Ron Sdun 262-251-9287 [email protected] Director Jim Stowell 262-367-2305 [email protected]

Director Phillip Nicholas 262-960-0211 [email protected]

Director Bill Sirny 262-783-1893 [email protected]

Director Andy Stockhausen 262-782-2286 [email protected]

Past President Nancy Pearson 262-782-7960 [email protected]

Webmaster Marc Wolfgram 262-367-8800 [email protected]

Newsletter Dean Pearson 262-782-7960 [email protected]

►Saturday, August 9, 2008Saturday, August 9, 2008Saturday, August 9, 2008Saturday, August 9, 2008 Wayne’s Custard Wayne’s Custard Wayne’s Custard Wayne’s Custard 12:00 pm12:00 pm12:00 pm12:00 pm

1331 Covered Bridge Rd.

Cedarburg, WI

Nothing required this day except the time to get there. Located just North of the intersection of

Hwys 60 and 143 (5 corners west of Grafton).

Try this excellent brunch with us at the new Fox & Hounds Restaurant

All you can eat for $14 per person, $12 for seniors

►Sunday, July 20, 2008►Sunday, July 20, 2008►Sunday, July 20, 2008►Sunday, July 20, 2008 Fox ‘n’ Hounds Brunch (buffet)Fox ‘n’ Hounds Brunch (buffet)Fox ‘n’ Hounds Brunch (buffet)Fox ‘n’ Hounds Brunch (buffet) 12:00 pm12:00 pm12:00 pm12:00 pm

1298 Friess Lake Rd.

Hubertus, WI. Call Jerry Zajicek @ 262-549-4656 (or e-mail [email protected]) so we can get a headcount for a reservation.

You can have Cod, Perch, or Walleye, served 6 different ways……

►Friday, August 1, 2008►Friday, August 1, 2008►Friday, August 1, 2008►Friday, August 1, 2008 Copper Dock RestaurantCopper Dock RestaurantCopper Dock RestaurantCopper Dock Restaurant 6:00 6:00 6:00 6:00 ---- 8:00 pm 8:00 pm 8:00 pm 8:00 pm

1474 E. Friess Lake Rd.

Hubertus, WI

Call Jerry Zajicek @ 262-549-4656 (or e-mail [email protected]) so we can get a headcount for a reservation.

Join us after the Masterpiece Car Show for a great Bavarian dinner.

The Bavarian Inn has an excellent selection of German Beers to compliment our dinners.

►Saturday, August 23, 2008►Saturday, August 23, 2008►Saturday, August 23, 2008►Saturday, August 23, 2008 Bavarian Inn Bavarian Inn Bavarian Inn Bavarian Inn 5:30 pm5:30 pm5:30 pm5:30 pm

700 W. Lexington Blvd.

Glendale, WI.

.Call Jerry Zajicek @ 262-549-4656 (or e-mail [email protected]) so we can get a headcount for a reservation.

Sept. 2 is MercedesSept. 2 is MercedesSept. 2 is MercedesSept. 2 is Mercedes----BenzBenzBenzBenz/Audi car show night. Grilled brats, burgers, wine, and beer available on

the patio, or have a full meal in the restaurant. No one to call, just show up!

►Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2008►Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2008►Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2008►Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2008 Pandl’s in BaysidePandl’s in BaysidePandl’s in BaysidePandl’s in Bayside 6 to 9 pm6 to 9 pm6 to 9 pm6 to 9 pm

8825 N. Lake Drive

Bayside, WI Beer, Brats, Burgers, & cars every Tuesday nite at Pandl’s. See their website for details.

To get information on any of

these restaurants, Google

their names, or go to the

www.foodspot.com

website for info on

directions, menus, hours,

specials etc.

Sept ?? Zimbrick Oktober-Sept ?? Zimbrick Oktober-Sept ?? Zimbrick Oktober-Sept ?? Zimbrick Oktober-

fest fest fest fest ---- Madison. Madison. Madison. Madison. No details

yet. Contact Wim Vanden Berg [email protected] or

608-345-1800.

Jul-Aug 08


June Expirations: Glenn Applegate, M. Bennett, Theodore Binder, David Buckley, Dan Danbeck, Christopher Dannenmann, John Dienhart, Gordon Ewy, Charles Fitzpatrick, John Flood, James Garnero, Peter Gerhardt, William Guc, Dan Hellenberg, Brian Igielski, Bob Johnson, William Klug, Michael Mamayek, Michael McCutcheon, Arthur Meissner, Phillip Nicholas, San Orr, Gene Palmer, Donald Pergande, Jim Schaffer, Robert Simpson, Larry Welo, Robert Wirth, and James Zitzelsberger

July Expirations: Carl Barkow, John Bunda, Carson Burrington, Nils Crough, Jim Ericson, Gordon Helman, Harry Janecek, Gregg Johnson, James Klauser, Douglas Kloth, Terry Knutson, Ron Krizek, Harvey Kube, Andre La Fond, Chet Linck, Monica Mckee, Timothy Murphy, Lawrence Peters, Peter Samolinski, Mark Schaefer, Wil-liam Sirny, Mark Strachota and Mark Uffenbeck

August Expirations: Larry Allen, Lee Baertlein, Marilyn Bhend, Mary Buestrin, Eric Christianson, Fred Ehle, Blake Fahser, Gregory Flessas, James Glisch, W James Grasse, Keith Hice, Alvin Klawitter, Mary Landis, Frank Lubinski, Gregory Merrick, Mike Mraz, Glenn Peterman, Jeff Pirk, Daniel Ryan, William Thomas, Gregory Tipple, and Michael Wettstein.

Renew memberships on the national website: www.mbca.org or check the STAR magazine.

We'd like to extend a warm welcome to the following new members:

Gary Matthies, Peter Miller, Stephanie Petersen, Paul Westphal, Lawrence Katz (a returning member), Linda Lyon, David Moegenburg, Ron Perschon, Brandon Blexrude, Benedict Kordus, and Robert Ozburn

President’s Message...

Since the last newsletter, we have had a busy schedule. We started with a Tech Session at Black Forest Auto,

which was well attended. Thanks to Mike McKinney for being such a gracious host. Next we had an Autocross

and Defensive Driving class hosted by the Pearsons and Sirnys. Thank you. The event was very informative and

enjoyable, even for those of us that do not drive that fast. The facilities at State Fair Park were quite nice. The

fact they included the cones for the autocross course was great. The third event was the Spring Car Rallye. The

weather did not cooperate, but rallies are always fun. Thanks to Dan Hellenberg and Francesca Abbate.

By the time you read this newsletter we will have teed off at Song Bird Hills for our annual golf outing. As the

saying goes, “ even a bad day at golf is better than any day at work”. It will be a good day and I hope to see

many of you join us.

After golf we have the Masterpiece Auto Show, an excellent event to show off your Mercedes-Benz at a one-day

event. Plus, there are a number of Drive-to-Dine locations scheduled the next couple of months.

As you can see your section continues to offer great events for your participation. Please show your appreciation

by attending some, or all events. Hope to see many of you at these events.

Frank Lubinski

President

MBCA-Wisconsin Section

We’d like to offer a reminder that the following memberships are coming up for renewal and hope you can spend another year enjoying your club…


Jul-Aug 08

On the beautiful, first day of summer 13

Mercedes-Benzes of all eras & types (and

one BMW, Al's Benz was at home, or so

he said) journeyed from all over the state

to Hereford & HopsHereford & HopsHereford & HopsHereford & Hops in Wausau for a cas-

ual lunch - and much car talk! After two

hours of wonderful conviviality and cama-

raderie the magnificent caravan set out

on the 10 mile drive through the beautiful rural Wisconsin countryside to the home of Karl &

Ruth Middelhauve. Their log home and matching garage were splendid, and their graciousness

in welcoming our group into it could not have been better. However, the true stars of the after-

noon were on the hoods and trunks of the 17 M-

100 engined 600 series Mercedes-Benzes in Karl's

collection, nestled in his custom built combination

garage and storage area.

Karl & Ruth relocated to north-central Wisconsin

from rural Pennsylvania in the fall of '07, and it

took six 26' trucks to move the car collection! And

this isn't just a collection of "lookers" - Karl has

restored, or is in the process of restoring, each and

everyone one of them!

In fact, two of them are being attended to now in

the garage area, while various items from others

are being painted or re-chromed or having their

wood interiors redone. Karl does all the mechanical work himself in his "one man garage."

Needless to say, he has spares galore, including complete engines and transmissions. While

some of the vehicles are in just-out-of-the-factory condition, he has also improved on them with

state of the art computer fuel management systems and newly

designed motor mounts.

Several have had superchargers installed to increase the output

to 600HP! In conjunction with his friend and the designer of the

original 600 style, Paul Bracq, Karl has also built two El Camino

style 600's: EL Benzo & The Benzenino - they must be seen to be

believed! Just to spice up his immaculate garage are a 50's era

open wheeled race car and a BMW motorcycle with sidecar;

along with some nice 300

series M-B’s.

After experiencing the jaw-dropping aspect of all this Mer-

cedes-Benz history, we enjoyed Ruth's delicious home-

made strawberry pie, raspberry torte & Bundt cake at a

table set up right in the garage. Excellent cars and won-

derful people made for a truly great day. Thanks to all

who drove all the miles to get here, and a special thanks

to Karl & Ruth for the 600’s and the hospitality!!!

Pete & Barb Samolinski - Wausau

Benz Heaven inBenz Heaven inBenz Heaven inBenz Heaven in God’s Country God’s Country God’s Country God’s Country

www.mbgrand600.com

Jul-Aug 08


YOUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS ARE CURRENTLY PROPOSING SIX (6) ALTERATIONS TO OUR WISCONSIN SEC-TION BY-LAWS. BRIEF EXPLANATIONS OF THE ALTERATIONS ARE GIVEN IN THE ATTACHED INSERT. PLEASE REVIEW THESE PROPOSED ALTERATIONS, OR THE COMPLETE 11-PAGE MBCA WISCONSIN SEC-TION BY-LAW DOCUMENT ON OUR CLUB WEBSITE AT www.mbca-wi.org. YOU WILL BE RECEIVING A BALLOT FOR A VOTE OF APPROVAL or DISAPPROVAL IN THE SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER BADGER STAR, or MAY VOTE ONLINE. (PAPER VOTES WILL BE COLLECTED AT THE OCTOBER ANNUAL MEETING.) THANK YOU FOR YOUR PARTICIPATION. Specific questions regarding these proposed alterations may be directed to Phillip Nicholas, Ph. # (262) 960-0211, or via email at [email protected].

By-Law Revisions Proposed

Proposed ALTERATION 1 TO EXPAND THE DEFINITION of the term ASSOCIATE MEMBER TO INCLUDE SIGNIFICANT OTHER or PARTNER, aside from SPOUSE.

Specifically, this change is proposed in the following section of the BY-LAWS:

Article II, Section 2, part C. The Board recommends your vote of approval, or ‘yes’ to this By-Law alteration.

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Proposed ALTERATION 2

TO INCLUDE ASSOCIATE MEMBERS in the RIGHTS, PRIVILEGES, and ELECTION PRO CESS OF THE CLUB.

Here, an ASSOCIATE member is defined as a spouse or partner of an ACTIVE member, OR a dependent who is 18 years old or older. In other words, ASSOCIATES are adult family members of the dues-paying member.

Specifically, these changes are proposed in the following sections of the BY-LAWS:

1. Article II, Section 4, part A. 2. Article IV, Section 8. The Board recommends your vote of approval, or ‘yes’ to this By-Law alteration.

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TO CHANGE THE MONTHS OF OUR FISCAL YEAR.

Here, the proposed change would alter the MBCA-WI fiscal year from the October 1 through September 30 fiscal year (currently observed) to a January 1 through December 31 standardized scheme.


Article IV, Section 4. The Board recommends your vote of approval, or ‘yes’ to this By-Law alteration.

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Jul-Aug 08


TO INCLUDE a ‘TWILIGHT’ PROVISION, or MAXIMUM TERM for TREASURER.

Here, the proposed change would limit the maximum term for a Director’s appointed position of Treas-urer (Wisconsin Section of the Club) to 2 consecutive years.


Article V, Section 4, part D. The Board recommends your vote of approval, or ‘yes’ to this By-Law alteration.

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TO REDUCE THE QUORUM TO 5% FOR ALL MEETINGS OF THE M EMBERS.

Previously, it took 30 people to vote on anything of importance dealing with the Club’s membership (with a Club that is currently averaging around 300 active members). A quorum is actually a percentage of active members in good standing, and this proposal for quorum is 5% (around 15 people for active membership of 300), down from 10%.


Article VI, Section 1, part D. The Board recommends your vote of approval, or ‘yes’ to this By-Law alteration.

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TO REDUCE REQUIRED NOMINATIONS FOR DIRECTOR POSITIO NS TO ONE.

Here, the proposed change would REQUIRE only one (1) name to be nominated (with a maximum of two permitted) for each term-expiring Director position. Previously, we had to have 2 nominees for each ex-piring Director position.

Specifically, this change is proposed in the following section of the By-LAWS:

Article VII, Section 2, part A. The Board recommends your vote of approval, or ‘yes’ to this By-Law alteration.

By-Law Revisions Proposed

Jul-Aug 08


MERCEDES-BENZ CLUB MEMBERS

REGISTER NOW TO BRING YOUR CAR

The MASTERPIECE

Club Day Event

Saturday, August 23rd

The MASTERPIECE - Style & Speed Showcase The Masterpiece benefits the children and the adults of the Exceptional Needs Programs of Jewish Family Services, Inc. (JFS).

Once registered, cars will receive additional information regarding scheduled entry time between 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. for place-

ment of their car on the show grounds. All vehicles will be required to stay in place until 4:00 p.m. Car trailer parking will be

available near the show field.

WHERE: Veteran’s Park on Milwaukee’s Lakefront (North of the Milwaukee Art Museum) WHEN: Show open to the public from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED: We need your reservation by July 15th.

Registrations will not be accepted on the day of the show. Space is limited to the first 200 club cars.

A People’s Choice, Chairman’s Cup and Best of Show will be awarded. The winner will be asked (not required) to bring their win-ning entry for display at The Masterpiece, Style and Speed Showcase on the following day, Sunday, August 24th. Sunday’s Masterpiece event is designed to be a separate Concours d'elegance type event with cars on display by invitation

only. Both days are fund raising events with spectators being charged admission. Those who display cars on Saturday will

have free admission as a spectator for Sunday’s event.

DRIVE TO DINE

After the Masterpiece event, whether you have a car entered or not.

(See the Drive To Dine listing in the newsletter on inside cover)

Registration Form

Please send in the completed form by Tuesday, July 15th Send to: Bob Turznik, W165N9714 Chippewa Drive, Germantown, WI 53022

Questions call: Bob at (262 251-2243-h or (414) 416-3375-c Email to - [email protected]

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Masterpiece Club Day Event

Saturday, August 23rd

________ Club Day Show reserve by July 15th. ________ Drive to Dine

Name _______________________________________________ Phone # _________________

Address_______________________________________________ City ____________________

State _______ Zip ____________ Email ___________________________________________

M-B Car Information: Model _____________________________ Year ___________________

Registration per car is a $20 donation. Make Checks payable to MBCA-Wisconsin Section.

SEND TO - Bob Turznik, W165N9714 Chippewa Drive, Germantown, WI 53022

Join the members of the Wisconsin Chapter at the after the show "Drive To Dine"


Jul-Aug 08

Regional Defensive DrivingRegional Defensive DrivingRegional Defensive DrivingRegional Defensive Driving and Autocross and Autocross and Autocross and Autocross

On May 10th, 2008 the Wisconsin Section - MBCA hosted this regional event in Milwaukee at Wisconsin’s State

Fair Park. Co-Chairpersons, Nancy Pearson (past President) and Bill Sirny (current board member) collabo-

rated for a well-organized, information-packed, and fun-

filled day with our cars. Anchor Bank made a donation to

help offset some expenses. We thank them, again.

Defensive driving was led by Western Reserve Section

members Frank and Mary Alice Cozza in the morning. Frank also set the autocross course for the afternoon.

Tech inspection was led by members Keith Higgins & his son, Kevin (who drives a hot BMW) and Keith Powers

of Black Forest. Driving instructors were Frank & Mary Alice Cozza, Terry Kiwala (Chicagoland section) and

Keith Higgins. Keith showed everyone how it was done on

the defensive driving course while taking Frank Cozza for

a ride. In the slalom section Keith clipped 3 of 4 cones and

brought one back for all to see under his classic SL. There

was plenty of help to reset the cones and most everyone

attending volunteered for something during the day.

Nancy had arranged for driver fuel with a catered lunch

box by Erin Subway, a franchise owned by the daughter of

long-time member Colleen Lowry. Jim and Cathy Loseke

brought added snacks and juice to supplement that ar-

ranged by Bill & Vicki Sirny.

There was activity all day. Adding to the sounds of the

day, the group was treated to numerous cavalry charges on a bugle by new member Gary Matthies while cars

were starting out. Over forty participated, including several teenage drivers. A number of Chicagoland mem-

bers took home trophies, including our Re-

gional Director, Bill Denton, who went home

a 1st Place winner.

Bill had the scoring charted in Excel and sev-

eral members brought FRS radios to facili-

tate communications. Thanks to everyone

who participated by driving and helping

with the work so we could all have a wonder-

ful experience learning about the handling

capabilities of our Mercedes Benz automo-

biles. Dean Pearson

Jul-Aug 08


On June 8th, members of the Wisconsin Section braved historically threatening weather for the 2008

Spring Road Rallye. The observation and distance course be-

gan in Beloit and wound through South-Central Wisconsin’s

country roads and small towns (including the Rallye Masters’

favorite, Footville.)

Getting to Beloit in the morning rain was, in itself, an interest-

ing ride. Thankfully, after a very brief rain at the beginning of

the rallye, the skies cleared, and the convertibles put their tops

down—though the sun couldn’t stop the (relatively) minor

flooding that made some sections of the route more challenging

than planned! Everyone made it through—or around—the

“puddles” and certain teams actually called it their favorite

part of the drive.

After the rallye, we had drinks and a wonderful dinner at the Gun Club in Beloit

where the winners were announced. In first place were Nils Crough and Stephen

Kness, who also have the honor of holding the Sections’ Roberta Schmidt traveling

trophy. (Nils was last fall’s Rallye Master—aside from skill, maybe planning a ral-

lye pays off?) In second place were Jim & Cathy Loseke. Third place went to Dean

& Nancy Pearson. Just after departing the Gun Club the torrential rains returned;

just in time for the trip home. Jim & Cathy had the heavy rain until north of Mil-

waukee as they returned to Green Bay via I-43. To all who signed up a very big

thank you! Dan Hellenberg and Francesca Abbate

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Above are Fran & Rallyemaster Dan with 1st Place

Winners Stephen and Nils. Below Fran & Dan with

2nd Place Winners Jim and Cathy Loseke.

Janesville Fahren zum Essen Group Sees Rain, Sun & Stars…

On May 3rd a dozen members met for lunch at Applebees in Janesville.

After a nice meal the rain stopped and the group caravanned to an ob-

scure location near the GM plant. This industrial building houses the

auto and memorabilia collection of Dave Braaten (seen in the upper pic-

ture on the right.) Dave spent a lot of time in the petroleum business

and 30 years racing, collecting and restoring cars -- so he has more than

most. His favorites: M-B 300’s from the 1950’s and ‘60’s. There is

something unique about every one. He also likes the Bears (go figure)

and has an old Chevy from Mike Ditka, plus a couple of Thunderbirds.

His entire space is lined with service station and car items. Thank you,

Dave. We hope to see you at some events. DP

www.braatenclassics.com


Jul-Aug 08

MBCA—WI Shirts For Sale These are fine quality cotton shirts with the MBCA-Wisconsin Section logo.

They come in a choice of navy blue, with ivory trim and a silver/gray logo or

ivory, with navy trim and a navy blue logo. The cost is $32.00 plus $3.00 ship-

ping or a total of $35.00 per shirt. Delivery on ordered shirts is expected to be

less than 2 weeks; except XXL is special order only.

Order Form

Total number of shirts ordered: _____ @ $35.00 = $__________

Make Checks payable to:

MBCA-Wisconsin Section

Mail to: Jerry Zajicek W223 N2344 Glenwood Lane

Waukesha, WI 53186

(262) 549-4656

SIZE: S M L XL XXL

# each: __ __ __ __ ___

Advertising Rates: Number of Issues

Ad Size 6x 3x 1x

1/8 Business Card $100 $ 50 $ 25

1/4 Page $150 $ 75 $ 40

Name:_______________________________Phone _______________

Address:__________________________________________________

City:__________________________St _____ Zip ________________

On Saturday, June 28, the Drive-to-Dine was in Wausau. It was a gorgeous day, full of sunshine. It just could not

get any better- or so we thought. Apparently people knew what was coming. I didn’t. Well, let me tell you if you

missed it, you missed out on THE event of the year so far. I expected a few, at most, of the legendary Mercedes 600’s.

We all drove in convoy to Karl’s. I was not prepared for what I saw as we entered the Middelhauve Estate. Besides

the most beautiful log home there was a ten bay garage with double occupancy in many of them. We parked in front

of the “garage”. People, the rest of the story should be a collection of all the superlative words in the dictionary. It

is hard to bring to words what we were about to see. Most stalls contained variations of the 600 including a 6.3.

Mr. Karl Middelhauve started out his life as a wood consultant. He had $100 and spent $93 on business cards and

stationary. He needed a good car and began with a Lincoln. (Well, you’ve got to start somewhere.) Eventually he got

a 300SE 6.3. It had a problem as it did not run well, but the dealer could not pinpoint the problem. So, Karl said:

“Well, I guess I have to get into it myself then.” Well, did he ever.

He got into it so far that he knows now as much, if not more, than the original engineers who designed this, the most

complicated car. As a matter of fact he even improves the best car in the world in many details. He even dares to

say that Die Engel von Sidelfingen sind nicht immer recht, the angels

from Sindelfingen are not always correct…… Sounds arrogant, but he

can back it up. He designed a computer engine management system,

that doubles the mileage (from 9mpg to 18mpg.) Not happy with the

motor mount, he designed a much better one.

Continued on back page

Name Badges & Membership Pins

For name badges, please visit the On-line Store at

www.MBCA.org or call 719-633-6427. Badges are of-

fered in different fastener types and colors (most pre-

fer Gold.) They are approximately $8.00 for the 2-line

badge to list your name & Wisconsin Section.

Membership pins are awarded FREE to all club mem-

bers beginning with their 10th Anniversary and every 5

years thereafter. If you have a club anniversary that

qualifies and would like a pin, please contact Ron Sdun

at [email protected] or call 262-251-9287.

Wim Van den Berg comments on the June Drive-to-Dine...

Jul-Aug 08


Trophy Eligibility:

Maximum two persons per car

At least one must be a MBCA member

Vehicle must be Mercedes-Benz

Travelling trophy awarded to WI section member only

Driver:______________________________________

Navigator: __________________________________

Address: ___________________________________ Phone and email: ________________ _________________________ We are participating in this event for our own pleasure and will be fully responsible, at all times, for our vehicle and passengers.

Enter us as: � � � � Novice � � � � Experienced We release MBCA-Wisconsin Section from all liabilities for any act, thing or event that may transpire during, or by reason of holding this event.

Make checks payable to: MBCA-Wisconsin Sec-tion Mail check with this form to: Nancy Pearson 870 Golden Meadow Ct Brookfield, WI 53045 [email protected]

262-782-7960

Item Price Qty. Subtotal

Car Registration $10.00

Boiled Whitefish $24.00

Pecan Chicken $24.00

Sunday Brunch $15.50

Total:

Prime Rib $24.00

Museum Tour $7.00

Fall 2008 Road Rallye and

DOOR COUNTY Weekend Friday - Sunday Sept 19th, 20th & 21st.

Sturgeon Bay, WI and North!

Motel Deadline: Fri, Aug 15th, 2008Motel Deadline: Fri, Aug 15th, 2008Motel Deadline: Fri, Aug 15th, 2008Motel Deadline: Fri, Aug 15th, 2008

Event Deadline: Sat, Sept 6th, 2008Event Deadline: Sat, Sept 6th, 2008Event Deadline: Sat, Sept 6th, 2008Event Deadline: Sat, Sept 6th, 2008 Hosted by: Dean & Nancy Pearson, and De Murr

Here is a summary of the event: Open to any and all MBCA members and guests; although there are some restrictions on awards and eligibility.

You may enter as Experienced (prior trophy winner) or Novice participants. Visiting sections may want to arrange

their own awards (please let us know.)

Most will want to start the weekend with a fabulous Door County fish fry on Friday night. However, you can join

us Saturday for a guided tour at the Door County Maritime Museum (optional) in the morning and the fourth

quintenial DOOR COUNTY ROAD RALLYE in the afternoon; culminating with dinner at Maxwelton Braes Golf

Resort in Baileys Harbor. It will be a Time & Distance - Gimmick rallye. A Door County map may be helpful.

Sunday will have time for early golf (optional) and a Brunch at Cherry Hills Lodge & Golf Course. Rallye results

and awards will be presented at this time. Official motel is the Best Western Maritime Inn at Sturgeon Bay, WI.

Participants will need to confirm their own room reservations direct with the motel. (Door County is a busy area

be sure to make your reservations early.) We should conclude by early afternoon on Sunday.

HOTEL RESERVATIONS can be made by calling 920-743-7231. We have a rate of $95.00/night for a 2-bed, 2-person room. Other room types may be available. Mention “Mercedes Benz Club” event.

MBCA-WI Section Fall 2008 Road Rally & Door

County Weekend Registration

Do Not Include Car Fee if you preregistered your car & sent the fee earlier...


Jul-Aug 08

CAR # Driver Name Model Yr

AUTO-GRP #1 #2 #3 BEST PLACE

GROUP II & VII - MEN SECONDS 46 Bill Denton C32 02 8 33.44 31.98 32.00 31.98 1

17 James Luetzow C230 Coupe 05 2 37.34 34.96 37.42 34.96 2

51 Mark Balkovich C240 2 43.14 39.52 39.89 39.52 3

20 Gordon Stuart Ewy SLK350 05 7 44.61 42.61 43.46 42.61 4

42 Frank Lubinski C230 98 2 46.24 45.53 42.80 42.80 5

21 Scott Sargis C230 04 2 DNF 49.76 49.39 49.39 6

19 Michael Blok C300 08 2 DNF 75.65 DNF 75.65 7

39 Karl Ebenhoch SLK230 98 7 GONE GONE GONE GONE 8

GROUP III -MEN

14 Eric Pearson CLK320 04 3 36.70 30.03 34.00 30.03 1

46 Reinhard Hudak E320CDI 05 3 DNF 35.50 33.40 33.40 2

35 Nils Crough 300E 91 3 34.21 35.84 33.77 33.77 3

13 Dean Pearson CLK320 04 3 DNF DNF 34.03 34.03 4

33 Gary Bargholz E500 03 3 40.35 36.91 DNF 36.91 5

43 Keith Hice E320 99 3 DNF 40.00 42.00 40.00 6

28 Scott Lowry E320cdi 07 3 DNF DNF DNF 0.00 7

GROUP III -WOMEN

37 Julie Jacobs E320Cab 95 3 33.90 33.65 33.65 33.65 1

12 Nancy Pearson CLK320Cab 04 3 40.00 36.73 37.38 36.73 2

50 Karen Hudak E320CDI 05 3 47.59 46.42 44.79 44.79 3

34 Jeanne Bargholz E500 03 3 DROP DROP DROP 0.00

47 Patti Hudak E320CDI 05 3 DROP DROP DROP 0.00

GROUP 5 - MEN

16 Jerry Zajicek 300SE 91 5 32.10 DNF 39.92 32.10 1

48 Karl Ludwig CL500 03 5 32.10 DNF 33.14 32.10 1

15 Terry Kiwla s600 5 35.72 33.72 34.08 33.72 2

49 Madelynn Ludwig CL500 03 5 39.08 34.42 34.99 34.42 3

36 Wim Van den Berg 420SEL 86 5 46.47 37.35 41.19 37.35 4

GRIOP VI - MEN

25 James Loseke 450SL 80 6 34.58 34.49 33.69 33.69 1

22 Steven J. Lindquist SL500 99 6 DNF DNF 34.04 34.04 2

23 Andrew Lindquist SL500 99 6 34.71 36.50 35.07 34.71 3

44 Gary Matthies 560 SL 86 6 38.83 35.42 34.74 34.74 4

27 David Harrington 500SL 6 34.74 37.98 36.81 34.74 4

40 Madelynn Ludwig 280SL 70 6 36.23 34.86 DNF 34.86 5

24 Mark Lindquist SL500 99 6 41.85 40.93 35.93 35.93 6

30 Michael Malloy 500SL 97 6 38.63 39.43 37.63 37.63 7

GROUP VI - WOMEN

18 Vicki Sirny 560SL 89 6 45.57 DNF DNF 45.57 1

29 Colleen Lowry 600SL 99 6 DROP DROP DROP 0.00

GROUP X - NON-MB

41 Kevin Higgins 325i X DNF 29.60 29.48 29.48 1

61 Alex Blok 325is 90 X DNF DNF 30.20 30.20 2

38 Keith Powers 325is 89 X DNF 32.13 DNF 32.13 3

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Autocross

Jul-Aug 08


Fall 2008 Road Rallye and

DOOR COUNTY Weekend Friday - Sunday Sept 19th, 20th & 21st.

Sturgeon Bay, WI and North!

Motel Deadline Aug 15th, 2008Motel Deadline Aug 15th, 2008Motel Deadline Aug 15th, 2008Motel Deadline Aug 15th, 2008 Event Deadline: Sat Sep 6th, 2008Event Deadline: Sat Sep 6th, 2008Event Deadline: Sat Sep 6th, 2008Event Deadline: Sat Sep 6th, 2008 Hosted by: Dean & Nancy Pearson, and De Murr

Schedule Friday Eve. Arrive, Check-in. Best Western Maritime Inn

1001 N. 14th Street, Sturgeon Bay (14th St @ Bus 42 & 57)

Friday Dinner on your own

Saturday 9:15am Door County Maritime Museum @ Sturgeon Bay

Guided Tour (9:30am) Fee is $7.00each.

120 N Madison Ave. Sturgeon Bay

Saturday Lunch On your own in Sturgeon Bay

Saturday 12:30pm Meet in Best Western - Maritime Inn parking lot for Rallye

Saturday 12:40pm Drivers Meeting First Car Out by 1:00pm

Saturday 5-6pm Attitude Adjustment @ Maxwelton Braes in Bailey’s Harbor

7670 Highway 57, Baileys Harbor

Saturday 6:00pm Dinner in Highland Club @ Maxwelton Braes resort

Sunday AM Optional golf

Sunday 11:30am Full Brunch @ Cherry Hills Lodge & Golf Course

5905 Dunn Rd. Sturgeon Bay (north of motel)

Saturday Dinner $24.00 each*

• Lake Michigan Broiled Whitefish

• Slow Roasted Prime Rib of Beef (queen)

• Pecan Chicken w/raspberry sauce

All dinners include: Roasted Baby Red Potatoes,

Seasonal Vegetables, Dinner Salad, Rolls, ice

cream dessert and coffee.

*Price includes Tax & Tip

Sunday Brunch $15.50 each*

• Omelets made to order

• Bacon, sausage

• Belgian waffles, miniature potato pancakes

• Biscuits, soup, fruit

• Two lunch entrées

• Selection of desserts

*Price includes Tax & Tip

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He created a new body variation in the form of an El Camino he calls the El Benzo and Benzemino. Karl designed and

made a motor test rig, with an AMG 6.3 engine on it. It has all the controls from the car on it, so he can test the engine

before mounting it back in the car. He added a turbo charger to the 6.3, so now is produces 600hp!

He even made a test rig for the complicated hydraulics of the window operation. I’m sure the list goes on.

The shop is like a lab. So clean, so organized, and any mechanics dream. He has bins of cadmium plated bolts and nuts,

which were just old bolts, but are now cleaned and re-plated. Yes, I guess, he “got into it all right.”

But, with all the value of the cars and parts, you have to realize the MVP is Karl himself. All the knowledge he accumu-

lated in his head is just priceless. I hope someone can siphon some of that to preserve for prosperity.

One of our group asked Karl which is his favorite car in his collection. He stated that if you have children, it is impossi-

ble to choose one over the other.

We were very grateful for the hospitality, especially for his wife, Ruth, who made some exquisite pies and refreshments.

Made so impeccable just like the Benzes. It was so much to take in all at once, so I hope he will have us back sometime.

For photo’s see Karl’s website which has all the details. www.mbgrand600.comwww.mbgrand600.comwww.mbgrand600.comwww.mbgrand600.com Wim Vanden Berg

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