Gemütlichkeit 2015 presented by the Mercedes-Benz Cleveland and Pittsburgh Area Dealers registration information:
Our special hotel rates at The Pittsburgh Marriott North are guaranteed through Wednesday Aug. 12th. After that date, rooms may still be available but the rate is subject to change. Make your reservation here
Register and pay online for Gemütlichkeit 2015 here
Or print and mail the registration packet:
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Note: If you register online please complete and mail the registration forms or
email Sue Morrison at gobenzing@aol.com with the following info:
Names of attendee(s); MBCA membership #; Address; Phone–cell and home; MBCA Section; Year and model of car for track and concours events
Event 411
Updated August 15th–If you are planning to attend the Concours on Saturday Aug. 22nd, you can reserve your box lunch here. The lunch includes a sandwich, chips, cookie, fruit, and drinks for $10 per person.
Updated August 11th–Ladies and guests are invited to atttend our special Ladies of Mercedes Event on Friday August 21st–a complimentary trolley tour featuring many of the Pittsburgh highlights followed by a luncheon at The Church Brew Works restaurant. Print the invitation below and RSVP to Betsy Marcin by August 15th.
Ladies of Mercedes Event Information
Want a sneak peek at the new track at PIRC?? Check out this video clip by WRS member and Chief Instructor Don Velcio here . As Don commented, “I think this will be a really enjoyable new track. It will not be easy, but should satisfy both the newbies and the veterans”.
The PIRC pro shop will have a limited number of rental helmets available at the special rate of $10 per day–so if you would like to participate in the track events but don’t have a helmet–here’s your solution.
In many cases your regular auto insurance policy may not cover any on-track adventures. If you are interested in track-day insurance, contact On-TrackInsurance.com . You will find Pitt Race listed as a Mercedes Event for Aug 19-22 on the application page.
Pre-Event Tech Inspection Sheet
Updated July 17th–the Mercedes-Benz Cleveland and Pittsburgh Area Dealers are now the title sponsors of Gemütlichkeit 2015!! Thanks to all the dealers for their support of our event–without them an event of the scope of Gemütlichkeit 2015 would not be possible.
Updated May 29th– the concours site has been confirmed and we’ve added a restoration shop tour and dinner to the schedule:
On Thursday August 20, we will have an early evening tour of the Hahn-Vorbach & Associates restoration shop. The shop specializes in the investment grade restoration of European and American Collectible Antique and Classic Cars, Muscle Cars, Sports Cars, Hot Rods and Vintage Race Cars, with a special focus on Mercedes-Benz.
After the tour, the group will dine nearby at The Harmony Inn, located in the National Historic District of Harmony. More information about the fascinating history of the building is available here
Hartwood Acres Park is our site for the Concours d’Elegance on August 22nd. Hartwood Acres, originally the private country estate of John and Mary Flinn Lawrence, is now considered the crown jewel of the Allegheny County park system.
Updated March 22nd– Reverse Logic Limited is our presenting sponsor for the Gemütlichkeit 2015 Welcome Reception! Reverse Logic Limited supplies Race Ramps, Jack Pad Tools, Lug Bolt Guide Tools and Jack Stands for DIY Auto Maintenance. Thanks to Fred Gwinn for his generous support!
Track update–here is the full simulation of the new PIRC track from behind the wheel of 2 great cars–a Ferrari 458 Italia and a Shelby Cobra!!
Updated March 5th–here is a teaser look at the new PIRC track you can experience at Gemütlichkeit 2015!!
Updated January 28th–registration forms and updated event information pages are now available–print and mail the forms below or register online here .
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Pre-Event Tech Inspection Sheet — for track driving participants
Gemutlichkeit 2015 Preliminary Event Schedule
At the recent MBCA National Board Meeting, our Western Reserve Section was selected by the board to host Gemütlichkeit 2015 presented by The Mercedes-Benz Cleveland and Pittsburgh Area Dealers on August 19-22, 2015. Gemütlichkeit, which is the oldest MBCA national event, was last held in 2011. To the MBCA veterans, the 2015 version will be a bit different as we are working with the national board to refresh and to improve our national events in preparation for Starfest 2016. So what is Gemütlichkeit? One definition is a space or situation that is warm and cozy, that induces a cheerful mood and peace of mind, without a need to hurry or worry, and with a connotation of belonging and social acceptance. For many long-time attendees, it is the opportunity to make and renew friendships with Mercedes-Benz enthusiasts from across the country while having fun with our favorite cars. Fun, fellowship, and food—what could be better?
Gemütlichkeit 2015 is a Mercedes-Benz enthusiast experience that will take place at Pittsburgh International Race Complex (formerly known to many as BeaveRun) in Wampum, PA. The new owners at PittRace have made major improvements to the track and to their facility which will make it an outstanding venue for our Mercedes-Benz Driving Experience. We will begin on Thursday with our renowned MBCA Defensive Driving Course—a must for any conscientious driver—even if you don’t plan to drive in the track events, we suggest that you participate. It is a non-threatening class taught by our own experienced instructors who have taught it all over the US and Canada. The course allows you to maneuver in a controlled environment to help you to learn both your capabilities and the capabilities of your car so you are better prepared to handle emergency situations on the highway. It’s a definite confidence booster on the highway—and may even get you a discount on your auto insurance.
The autocross will give you a chance to display the car control skills that you learned in defensive driving. You’ll drive through a course laid out on the PittRace Vehicle Dynamics Area—the goal being to get through the course as quickly as possible without hitting cones. And of course, experienced instructors will be there to guide you as needed. You will get multiple timed runs through the course—and you may even go home with some hardware for your trophy case!
Thursday will also give us our first taste of “the big track”. The original North Course that many of you are familiar with has been combined with the newly-constructed South Course to create an exciting 3-mile driving experience second to none. Instructors will talk you through every part of the track emphasizing every turn and every braking point to help you learn the best line around the track. We will continue on the big track on Friday. With plenty of time on the track, you will have the chance to enhance your driving skills and have fun without the pressure of competition. We’re hoping this removes some of the apprehension and encourages many more to participate.
On Saturday, you will want to make your cars all clean and shiny and participate in the Concours d’Elegance. This is a judged car show—although we have a non judged display class for those who want to show off their cars without preparing them for judging. It’s also a time for M-B enthusiasts to enjoy the wide array of beautiful automobiles. At the Saturday evening final banquet, trophies for the concours d’elegance and for the autocross will be awarded.
From the welcome reception on the 19th through the final banquet on the 22nd, there will be plenty of activities for those not interested in driving events, so there is something for everyone to enjoy.
The host hotel for this event is the Pittsburgh Marriott North in Cranberry Township, PA., about a 20-minute drive from PittRace.
Please mark your calendar and join us for this exciting event. If you have never been on a track or have never shown your car before and thought you would like to give it a try, well, this is the event for you.
We look forward to seeing you at Gemütlichkeit 2015!
Photos above from Gemütlichkeit 2011 courtesy of Kurt vonLeyser and Tom Barratt
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