2010 Ice Driving Events are complete

Well, the weather is starting to get cold again and we all know what that means… FROZEN LAKES TO DRIVE ON!!!

Once again the Glacier Lakes Chapter is hosting a series of Ice Driving Events at Lake Cynthia in Prior Lake, MN this winter.  Here are the tentative dates (subject to weather conditions of course).

Here is a link to some local news coverage from FOX 9 about our Ice Driving events: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tI3kPITRvW0

Stay tuned to this site for further updates. Pricing for these events this year includes an ACNA Membership Discount of $10.  Pre-registration is strongly suggested as these events do fill up fast.

Price = $60 per driver ($50 if you are a current ACNA member).  Cash or check collected on-site the morning of the event.  Sorry, we do not have an easy way to process credit cards or other forms of payment for these events.  Helmets will be available for rent free of charge.

Due to the nature of our driving exercises and the snow banks created during plowing, we do NOT allow SUVs, Minivans, or Trucks to participate at these events.  If you are uncertain (e.g. crossover vehicles), please contact Keith Anderson or another one of our board members.

Drivers meeting is at 8:30 AM, be sure to get there early to get registered and be ready for the meeting. See you all on Sunday!

Here is a link to a map and directions.  We will be entering on the southside of the lake. Look for orange cones and the black GLQC banner.
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.

Sunday, January 17th – event is ON.  Ice looks great!!

Sunday, January 31st - FULL (special “teen driver” day with extra instructors available for one-on-one driving instruction)

Sunday, February 14th (special couples day, bring your significant other for $10 off)

Sunday, February 28th

If you have any questions, please contact Keith Anderson at (952) 937-8639 or keith@andersonmotorsport.com

Pre-registration Form for Ice driving

1. Your Name(required)
2. Email (valid email required)
3. ACNA Member ID number (if known)
4. Event Date
5. Sun, February 14th, 2010 Sun, February 28th, 2010
6. Vehicle Year (required)
7. Vehicle Make (required)
8. Vehicle Model (required)
9. Vehicle Color (required)
10. Experience
11. Instructor First Time Beginner Intermediate Advanced Teen Driver (Jan 31st)
12. Have your own helmet?
13. Yes No
14. Tires?
15. Winter/Ice Tires Summer Tires Studded Tires All-season Tires
16. Role
17. Instructor Driver Helper
18. Notes for registration:
19. Anti-Spam question: PLEASE ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTION:
20. The color of snow is

 

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October MALT

Hello all fellow MALTers (Minneapolis Audi Lunch Team) past and present:

It’s time for another gathering of local Audi enthusiasts – and the fine fare at the Edina Grill.  So without further ado, you are cordially invited to the MALT gathering to be held Tuesday, October 27th at 11:30AM at the Edina Grill located on 50th and France in downtown Edina.  There will be discussion of all things Audi as well as any thing else you desire.

Don’t forget to mark your calendars.  See you all on Tuesday, October 27th!

Please RSVP.

- Leonard Loh
952-240-2110
leonard_loh@hotmail.com

Change to President / Board of Directors – July 2009

At last month’s GLQC Board of Directors meeting on July 13th, 2009, Mary Ann McCauley formally resigned her position as President and Board Member of GLQC. Two weeks later, the GLQC Board met again to assign an interim Board Member to fill Mary Ann’s vacant seat until December 31st, 2009, when her term is complete. The Board nominated and unanimously elected Louis Zachary to fill Mary Ann’s seat. Louis accepted. In addition, the Board also nominated and unanimously elected Louis to be interim President through the end of the term (Dec 31st, 2009). Louis accepted.

We are honored and greatful of Mary Ann’s committment and efforts with the Glacier Lakes Quattro Club. We also appreciate Louis’ help for coming back during this time of transition.

25th Annual Frank Beddor Nationals at BIR Oct 9-11th, 2009

As the birth place of the “Quattro Club,” the Glacier Lakes Chapter is proud to host the 25^th Annual Frank Beddor National Event at Brainerd International Raceway.  We are returning to the site of the club’s origins where we’ll enjoy not only the original 3-mile track, but the new 2.5 mile “short” track that provides many new challenges.  The event will be held Fri Oct 9th – Sun Oct 11th, during the peak fall color season in northern Minnesota.  Madden’s Resort on beautiful Gull Lake will be our headquarters and the site of a wide range of activities.

So what is a Performance Driving School?  Click on “Events” / “Driver Schools” above to find out more.

Friday, Oct 9^{th ———————————–}

• Instructor Development: If you are a driving instructor looking to raise both your driving and teaching capabilities to a higher level you will want to participate in this special day.  New challenging exercises are planned to provide you with performance measurements and immediate feedback to help you better understand your vehicle and hone your skills.  Here are just a few specifics:
• • Special classroom sessions focused on driver improvement and coaching advanced students.
  • On-track sessions devoted to corner optimization, “solving” a new corner, driving your best lap, and improving skills in oversteer/understeer situations.
  • Continuous lapping opportunities on both the 3.1-mile Donnybrooke Road Course and the new 2.5-mile Competition Road Course.

Audi AG instructor, Uwe Fricker, from Audi Driving Experience will help you maximize the benefits of your participation in the school.

• Advanced Driver Lapping:  In addition to the Instructor Development activities going on, the new 2.5 mile Competition Road Course will be available for those advanced drivers looking to get more driving time.

• Caravan from the Twin Cities and Fun Drive for anyone not participating in the Instructor Development / Advanced Lapping day on Friday, there will be a caravan starting from Carousel Audi at 8:00am sharp to drive up to Brainerd together.  In addition, there will be a Fun Drive starting from Madden’s around 11:30am and include a lunch stop along the Whitefish chain of lakes.  For more information regarding the caravan or fun drive, contact Tom Mahoney at: t.j.mahoney@comcast.net.  Other on-site activities at Madden’s, including special spa packages, golf, a bonfire on the beach, and many others.

• Vendor exhibits and dealer cars on site.

Saturday, Oct 10^{th ———————————–}

• Driving School with student exercises/classroom in the morning with lapping and classroom in the afternoon.
• Social with silent auction precedes banquet.  Funds will be raised for GLQC Teen Driving Clinics and a yet-to-be-determined charity.
• Banquet with tribute to founder, Frank Beddor, with live auction, door prizes, and special guests from Audi AG and Audi of America.
• Vendor exhibits and dealer cars on site.

Sunday, Oct 11^{th ——————————————}

• Driving School continues with lapping and classroom.
• Vendor exhibits and dealer cars on site.

HELP NEEDED – 25th Annual Frank Beddor Nationals Event

Help Needed!

As the birth place of the “Quattro Club,” the Glacier Lakes Chapter is proud to host the 25^th Annual Frank Beddor National Event at Brainerd International Raceway. We are returning to the site of the club’s origins where we’ll enjoy not only the original 3-mile track, but the new 2.5 mile “short” track that provides many new challenges. Planning is underway for the Nationals, which will be held Fri Oct 9th – Sun Oct 11th. Madden’s Resort on beautiful Gull Lake will be our headquarters and the site of a wide range of activities. More information and on-line registration is forthcoming.

We are in need of volunteers to help with hosting this event. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Peter Puffer at: professormarvelOZ@q.com

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