December 18 Member Social Recap

We had a very good turn out of members for our Member Appreciation Social on Sunday, December 18th at Woody’s Grille in Eden Prairie.  Everyone enjoyed the hors d’oeuvres, desserts and beverages and company of fellow members.  We also collected monetary donations for our Annual Toys for Tots Drive, which is used to purchase bicycles for the less fortunate children in our community.  Thank you to everyone who donated!   It was great seeing everyone — we look forward to our next member social.  Stay tuned for updates!

 

2012 Ice Driving Schedule and Registration

The Glacier Lakes Chapter will again be hosting our annual series of Ice Driving Clinics on Lake Cynthia near Prior Lake, MN.  Drivers do a variety of car control exercises on the ice and get to put their skills to the test on a curvy road course.  This is a great opportunity to sharpen winter driving skills and have a lot of fun at the same time.   Drivers of all skill levels are welcome, however participants age 20+ must be a current member of Audi Club North America to attend.  Special instruction will be offered for teen drivers age 19 and under.  ACNA membership is not required for teen participants.  To join Audi Club North America or renew membership, visit the website at http://www.audiclubna.org/join-renew.

NOTE:
This year, participants who are not Audi Club members are eligible to receive a 1-year membership in the Audi Club North America with their paid participation fee, courtesy of the Glacier Lakes Chapter. Please see the event master or contact us for more information about this special offer

Weather permitting we will be holding the events on the following dates:

- Sunday, January 15 - CANCELLED DUE TO CONDITIONS
- Sunday, January 29 - CANCELLED DUE TO CONDITIONS 
- Sunday, February 12
- Sunday, February 26

We may add an additional Sunday or two (also weather permitting) if possible. Be sure to watch our website for updates.

We ask that you preregister using the form at the bottom of the page.  These events are dependent upon weather conditions so be sure to stay tuned to this posting for updates.  Note that events can be cancelled on short notice.

Pricing:
$50 per driver, per clinic

Check in will begin at 7:45am on the lake.  Entry fees will be collected at that time (New this year, Credit Cards will be accepted, $1.50 service fee will be added).  .  A mandatory drivers meeting will be held at 8:30am.  Those who request instruction will have an instructor assigned following the driver’s meeting.  Please bring your helmet.  If you do not have one, we will have some available for use free of charge.

Please note, due to the nature of the driving exercises and the snow banks created during plowing, we do NOT allow large SUVs, Minivans, or Trucks to participate at these events.  Small to midsize SUV’s may be allowed conditions permitting.

Additional Information:

We plan to enter the lake on the south side.  Look for orange cones and the black GLQC banner.  Click HERE for a map.

We will break for lunch from noon to 1pm.  The Horse and Hunt Club / Triggers (roughly 1 mile away) generally offers our participants a lunch special.  The full menu is also available.  You may also dine elsewhere or bring your own food and beverage.

Car prep:

• Have your car washed and ensure there are no leaks as we are on a lake and do not want to harm the environment.
• 2. Remove loose items from the interior of your car and trunk.
• 3. Arrive with a full tank of gas.

For additional questions, please email events@glacierlakesqclub.org

Ice Driving Event Preregistration

1. Driver Name (required)
2. Email Address (valid email required)
3. ACNA Member Number (if known)
4. Event Date
5. Sunday, January 15 Sunday, January 29 Sunday, February 12 Sunday, February 26
6. Vehicle Year (required)
7. Vehicle Make (required)
8. Vehicle Model (required)
9. Vehicle Color (required)
10. Experience
11. Novice Intermediate Advanced First Time Teen Driver (age 19 or under) I am registering as an Instructor
12. Have your own helmet?
13. Yes No
14. Tires:
15. Winter/Ice Tires Studded Tires All-season Tires
16. Notes for registration:
17. Anti-Spam question: PLEASE ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTION:
18. The color of snow is

 

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2011 Quattroberfest Recap

Our first annual Quattroberfest Driving School held on October 8- 9, 2011 was a big success.  Nearly 90 drivers turned out for the two-day Driving School held at Brainerd International Raceway. 

First Time, Novice and Intermediate students attended classroom instruction and behind the wheel exercises early on day one, while the Intermediate, Advanced and Instructor groups lapped on the Competition Track.  Saturday afternoon and Sunday all drivers participated in controlled run group lapping on the 3.1 mile Road Course.

The Saturday evening barbecue, held in the Quattro Garage, was also great fun and a perfect finish to day one of driving!

Check back soon for some great photos!     

 

Teen & Adult Car Control Clinics – 2012 Schedule Coming Soon!

Our Teen Driving Clinics and Adult Car Control Clinics are wrapped up for the 2011 season.  Watch for the 2012 schedule to be announced soon!

The Teen Driving Clinic, presented by the Glacier Lakes Quattro Club, is the perfect place for the teen driver to have fun and improve driving skills at the same time.  The driving clinics, held on the premises of Dakota County Technical College, are designed to help young drivers improve their ability to control a vehicle in both normal and emergency situations. The all-day school is a combination of classroom and driving exercises. Students have a personal driving instructor throughout the day as the teens 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 cost per student is $149.  Our wonderful local sponsors, Carousel and Maplewood Audi, are once again offering a $50 rebate (one rebate per first-time student) with proof of program completion.  This brings the final cost down to only $99.     

Our Adult Car Control Clinic provides a similar opportunity tailored for drivers age 20+.  The cost for the day long Adult Car Control Clinic is $149 per driver.  Please note, a rebate is not offered for the Adult Clinic, and participants age 20+ must be Audi Club North America members.  To join or renew, visit the ACNA website HERE.

For more information on our driving clinics, please visit the Teen Driving Clinic Page.  You do NOT need to own an Audi to participate.

More questions?  Drop us a line at events@glacierlakesqclub.org.

2011 Annual Pig Roast Recap

This year’s annual club Pig Roast was another success with nearly 100 attendees stopping by throughout the day.  The food and company were great and we couldn’t have asked for more beautiful weather.  

Thank you to our sponsor, Carousel Audi , for participating and allowing us to once again hold the picnic at their facilities in Golden Valley.    

Thank you to our sponsor, LaMettry’s Collision for hosting the Show and Shine.  

We look forward to the next annual picnic in 2012.

May 21, Spring Fun Drive Recap

Six club members ignored the gloomy weather report and enjoyed a nice drive down to Henderson MN where we had coffee at the Bittersweet Café.  The group picture below was taken at the Firemans Park the appointed  rendezvous spot  in Chaska.    Mark Pladson led the group down through various county scenic byways for the 47 mile route to Henderson.  The weather cleared enough so we were able to enjoy the quiet misty morning drive.  The wet pavement drew a sharp contrast to the spring green leaves bursting out from a long winter and the flowering shrubs popped color into the landscape which still had wisps of fog lingering in the groves and valleys.

May 7 Ice Out Open House Recap

We had a great turnout for this year’s annual Ice Out Open House.  The weather was beautiful and everyone seemed to enjoy the food, activities and company of fellow car enthusiasts. 

Thank you to Anderson Motorsport for once again hosting this fun event, to LaMettry’s for sponsorship of the Show and Shine and to our generous sponsors who donated raffle items.

Stellar Autoworks Offers Free Tech Inspections

Stellar Autoworks is offering GLQC members free tech inspections for their vehicles prior to any ACNA / GLQC sponsored high speed Driver Education event.  Stellar Autoworks is located at 9855 13th Ave North in Plymouth, MN.  Please contact owner, Justin Dailey.  Don’t forget to print out the Vehicle Tech Check Form for your appointment.   

Shop: (763) 208-7989
Fax: (763) 226-2544
Email: justin@stellar-autoworks.com
Website: www.stellar-autoworks.com

2011 Board of Directors Election Update

Our newest Board Member, Patrick Knoll, began his three year term on February 1, 2011.  We welcome Patrick to the Board of Directors and are excited to work with him.  We would also like to recognize our outgoing board member, Keith Anderson, for his years of service on the board.  We look forward to Keith’s continued involvement with the club for years to come.

February 13, 2011 Ice Driving Recap & Results

It was another great day on Lake Cynthia.  We started out with a mildly sunny, cool morning and with temps reaching nearly 50 degrees in the afternoon drivers got to experience very different conditions and challenges.  A new road course offered variety for our repeat attendees.  Our last ice driving event of the season is scheduled for Sunday, February 27.  If you haven’t made it to one of these events, you won’t want to miss it!

Here are the timing results:

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