Ice Driving – Jan. 11 Recap

The day started off a bit dull and overcast, but by afternoon it was perfect.  Salah Khuhro took home the bragging rights for fastest, non-studded car, while an old VW “Rat” with seriously studded tires, took home the fastest time.  Most improved came from a persistent Porsche 944 (driven by Max) who shaved over 25 seconds off his frist run time.

Besides being brave and a bit out of their element, 3 Porsches found something in common on Sunday… they all crossed the finish line backwards, at least once.  ;)

Everyone had a great time.  Check out the photo links below.

Photos by Ron Woods:  http://photos.triad1.com/glqc/

Photos by Dave Adolphson:  http://picasaweb.google.com/warpedcow/GLQCIceDriving2009#

View photos from the GLQC group on Flickr here: http://www.flickr.com/groups/glqc/

Ice Driving Times from Sun, Jan 11th (excel doc)

Wine Tasting Social on Dec. 11

The GLQC held a Wine Tasting Social on Thursday, December 11.   About 14 members experienced a variety of wines from various regions.  The New Hope Golf Course clubhouse turned out to be a perfect venue.  All had a great time relaxing before the hectic holiday season is upon us.   Special thanks to Barb Weernink for organizing such a wonderful event.  We look forward to doing more of these in the future.

Social event Nov. 19 at the Edina Grill

The GLQC held an impromptu social gathering at the Edina Grill (50th and France Ave in Edina) on Wednesday, Nov 19 starting at 6:30 p.m. to celebrate the unveiling of our NEW WEBSITE.  More than 20 members attended and fielded questions and suggestions for the site to Dave Meyer of BizzyWeb. We also announced and congratulated our new Board Members (details coming to the board section of the site soon).

Thanks to everyone who attended!

Toys for Tots 2008 Recap

Our annual Toys for Tots campaign to raise funds to buy bikes for youth was a great success!! We raised over $4200 to buy 100 bikes for Toys for Tots. Thank you to all who donated this year. Special thanks to Wal-Mart for supporting our efforts again this year with $2,500 and to Kent Anderson, our campaign chair.

Driving Instructor Louis Zachary offers tips on snow and ice driving

Former Glacier Lakes Quattro Club President Louis Zachary offered tips for driving on snow and ice in this month’s Luther Westside Volkswagen newsletter.

Read the full article here:

http://wsvw.lutherauto.com/newsletter-November08-winter-driving.aspx

Lapping day at BIR, Sunday, Oct. 19

We offered a lapping day at BIR on Sun, Oct 19 for intermediate, advanced, and instructor level drivers ONLY.  Intermediate drivers were required to have soloed at least once at BIR to be able to attend.   We had the option of driving the NEW short track and/or the original long track. Look for photos soon.

Carousel and Maplewood offer discounts to Audi Club members

Show your Audi Club of North America card at any Audi dealership to receive a discount on parts and service.

Visit the links to the right of this article for details.

Teen Driving Clinic at Dakota County Technical College – Oct. 26

Teen Driving Clinic at Dakota County Technical College   Driver Registration Helper Registration

The Teen Driving Clinic, presented by the Glacier Lakes Quattro Club, is the perfect place for the teen driver to have fun and improve your driving skills at the same time.  The driving clinics, held at Dakota County Technical College, are designed to help you improve your ability to control a vehicle in both normal and emergency situations.

The all-day school is a combination of classroom and driving exercises. You have a personal driving instructor who will coach you throughout the day as you participate in exercises to practice techniques including safe braking, accident avoidance, driving on slippery roads and reacting to over or under-steering a vehicle. Each student driver has an instructor in the car at all times to advise, praise and coach.

For more information, go to the Teen Clinics information page.

Teen Driving Clinic at Dakota County Technical College – Sept. 28

The Teen Driving Clinic, presented by the Glacier Lakes Quattro Club, is the perfect place for the teen driver to have fun and improve your driving skills at the same time.  The driving clinics, held at Dakota County Technical College, are designed to help you improve your ability to control a vehicle in both normal and emergency situations.

The all-day school is a combination of classroom and driving exercises. You have a personal driving instructor who will coach you throughout the day as you participate in exercises to practice techniques including safe braking, accident avoidance, driving on slippery roads and reacting to over or under-steering a vehicle. Each student driver has an instructor in the car at all times to advise, praise and coach.

The exercises are great fun and tough at the same time. For example, it is a challenge to blast down the course and be expected to brake hard enough and at the right time in order to stop in a space no larger than the average garage. Or, imagine driving through the slalom course, weaving through cones feeling your car swaying as the weight shifts side to side.

Ice Driving Events: 2009 are done

Come out to Lake Cynthia in Prior Lake, MN to learn how to drive your Audi (or other make) on ice! Here are our dates we have so far.  These are pending proper weather and good ice conditions, so stay tuned to this site for further updates closer to the dates.  We will NOT be supporting SUVs, Minivans, or other trucks due to rollover risks.

The cost for the Ice Driving Events on Lake Cynthia are $60 per driver.  Pre-register below if you are planning on attending.  This will give you priority and give us a sense for how many will be attending.

Here is a link to a map:  http://maps.live.com/?v=2&encType=1&sp=Point.rf42n07691xk_Lake%20Cynthia_Entrance%20on%20southside%20of%20lake%20from%20Cty%20Rd%208.___

Take 35 south to Cty Rd 70 (also called Cty Rd 8, west of 35) West to Lake Cynthia.

January 2009
11 - Sun: Ice Driving Event – Lake Cynthia DONE  See re-cap.
24 - Sat: Teen Ice Driving Event – Lake Cynthia  DONE. 
25 - Sun: Ice Driving Event – Lake Cynthia DONE.  See re-cap.

February 2009
8 - Sun: Ice Driving Event – Lake Cynthia DONE.  See re-cap.
22 - Sun: Ice Driving Event – Lake Cynthia DONE.  See Re-cap
Feb 28 – ‘Mar 1 - Sat-Sun: Winter Driving School – Gull Lake in Brainerd, MN (registration fees TBD)   CANCELED

PLEASE COMPLETE THE FORM BELOW IF YOU ARE PLANNING TO ATTEND.  The $60 fee will be collected the morning of the event at the lake.  Helmets are required, but will be provided free of charge.  Thank you.