Would you like to see how the pros clean and detail a car?? Then you’ll want to make sure you attend this workshop hosted by Nicko Koutavas, owner of Detailed Xpress.  Nicko has an extensive background in the professional detailing of all types of vehicles—cars, bikes, boats, even Air Force One!

No matter if your  favorite vehicle is a show car that you would like to take to the next level of concours readiness, or a daily driver that you would like to have look better and last longer, you will gain a lot of insight and tips from Nicko during our seminar.

To learn more about Nicko and Detailed Xpress, visit his website at www.detailedxpress.com or follow Detailed Xpress on Facebook

The cost for the event is $10 per person including a catered lunch.  As a special gift for MBCA Western Reserve Section members, Nicko is preparing a complimentary Car Care Kit for each member to take home! A big thank-you to Nicko for his hospitality and generosity!!

Print the registration form below or register online here

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The fall auto show season kicks off on Saturday, September 1 with The Berea Oktoberfest Car Show held at the Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds.  Admission to the show is $5 per car which includes admission to the Oktoberfest, 2 free souvenir mugs, and the opportunity to win other prizes.  The show is open to all German cars and the judging is very relaxed so bring your favorite car and join the fun.  The Oktoberfest includes lots of great German food, music, and other activities that the whole family will enjoy.  Complete event infomation is included in the flyer below.  Feel free to contact Western Reserve Section Member Rudi Kamper at 440-234-4027 or visit the event website www.ClevelandOktoberfest.com.

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On Sunday September 9th, the Donauschwaben German-American Center in Olmsted Falls will be the site of the annual Northern Ohio Region German Auto Show presented by the Northern Ohio Region of the Porsche Club of America with assistance from the Valley Chapter Audi Club, the Northern Ohio Chapter of the BMW Car Club of America, and our Western Reserve Section of the MBCA.  This always-popular show usually attracts 100 German cars of all makes and vintages so there are also a lot of neat cars to see.

In addition to the cars, there is wonderful German food prepared by the Donauschwaben crew and a variety of new cars and neat stuff displayed by the event sponsors.

Registration is $20 in advance or $25 at the event–for complete information download the event flyer which includes the registration form, directions, and event contact and sponsor information.

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Each club provides its own judges to assist in the awarding of trophies in 45 classes.  If you are interested in helping to judge the Mercedes-Benz classes (no experience needed), contact Bill Verduin billverduin@windstream.net

                                      

After brunch, we’ll convoy a short distance to the home of Frank and Mary Alice Cozza, for an ice cream social.  Bring your swim wear for a dip in the pool.The attire and atmosphere are both very casual.  Bring the kids/grandkids.  Boat rides, door prizes, ice cream, car talk and good fun.

Special member recognition–Anniversary pins will be awarded to members who are celebrating their 5th, 10th, 15th , or 20th year as a club member.  Also, special recognition will be given to new members who joined in 2010 or 2011.  If you haven’t attended a section event, this is a great one to make your first event!

SOMETHING NEW THIS YEAR: We are encouraging members to bring something you would like to sell or a collection you would like to display (please bring a card table or blanket to display items on the grass)

Meet us at 9:15 AM at the Home Depot parking lot in Streetsboro (9585 Ohio 14,Streetsboro, OH 44241; 1/2 mile east of Turnpike exit 187) to join our caravan to the tavern or drive directly to the Spread Eagle Tavern (10150 Plymouth St., Hanoverton, OH 44423).

Fred Martin Mercedes-Benz will bring some of the newest offerings of our favorite marque for your review.   Our thanks to Fred Martin Mercedes-Benz for their continued generous sponsorship of this most popular event.

Register by mail by July 5th:     spread_eagle_tavern_2011

Register Online by July 5th and pay by either PayPal or credit card on our products page here.

Questions? Contact Frank or Mary Alice  fcozza@neo.rr.com  or (330) 222-1106

                                      

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Fun Car Show

At your choice, you can either display your car for others to enjoy and appreciate, or enter it to be judged. The judging parameters are much more relaxed than a typical MBCA Concours event, so enter your car even if you think it is not a show car—you might win an award!  Judged cars are eligible for  very special recognition—the Coppus Motors Sponsor’s Choice Trophy.

Defensive Driving

The MBCA defensive driving course is designed to help you to become a safer, more confident highway driver.  The morning begins with a 9:00am classroom session that will teach proper driving techniques as well as vehicle dynamics and Mercedes-Benz safety systems.  Then jump in your car with one of our qualified instructors to drive through various courses of cones designed to teach you accident avoidance and car control.  All the exercises are done in a controlled environment at low speed in a wide-open parking lot.  At the end of the day, you’ll be awarded a certificate of completion.  Any safe car is welcome—it doesn’t have to be a Mercedes-Benz

Autocross

In the afternoon you’ll put your newly honed skills to the test in our autocross. The objective of the autocross is to navigate a course of pylon cones (with a performance driving instructor, if you wish) as quickly as you are comfortable without hitting any cones. There will be awards for the fastest times. This is fun for everyone, with age or gender no barrier.

Join us for our awards dinner after the event at a local restaurant.   Pay your own tab.

What do I have to bring? Helmet, if you have one (Club has loaners); Lawn Chairs, Soft Drinks.

Young drivers are particularly welcome.  To encourage teens to come, there’s no charge for family members ( licensed drivers between the ages of 16 and 20) when accompanied by a participating member.

What does it cost? $25 per member or guest – includes lunch. Ages 16-20 free.

Questions?  Call Fred Gesell – (419) 332-8398 or email wgesell@aol.com

Directions:  From Turnpike or Rt. 2, take Rt. 4 north to Perkins Ave. (traffic light & Honda Dealer).  Left on Perkins, and right at 1^st light (Camp) then right at first street to gate.   The street address is 2118 Camp St. Sandusky, OH 44870

Register Online and pay by either PayPal or credit card on our products page here.