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Mercedes-Benz Clubof AmericaKeystone StarKeystone Section of Central PAJuly / August 2015Keystone Section Events 2015February 22 (Sun.): 2015 Kick-Off dinner at Crimson American Grill, York, PAMarch 21 (Sat.): Tour of AACA Museum, Hershey, PAApril 11 (Sat.): Tech Session at Mercedes Benz of Lancaster, PAMay 1 - 3 (Fri. thru Sun.): Annual Kentucky Derby weekend in Cape May, NJ.May 16 (Sat.): Carlisle Import and Kit Car Show, Carlisle, PAJune 27 & 28 (Sat.-Sun.): Defensive Driving Class & Autocross at Lancaster Labs***** Details Inside ********July 11 (Sat.): Deutsche Classic German Car Show, Oley, PA***August 8 (Sat.): 75th. Anniversary Celebration Pa. Turnpike Caravan & Car ShowSeptember 13 (Sun): Picnic at Allenberry Resort, Boiling Springs, PAOctober 18 (Sun.): Fall Road Rally (TBD)November: Tour of Simeone Car Collection, Philadelphia, PA w/Del Valley Sec. (TBD)November: 2016 Planning Meeting (TBD)Share in the planning of our monthly events/meetings for 2016. Contact Larry Taylor,717-627-1423 or larryt543@yahoo.com, if you are attending, or if you have ideas for events.December 5 (Sat.): Holiday Party at Eden Resort Inn, Lancaster, PATo reserve a room for the night, after June, contact the Eden Resort (717-569-6444) andmention you are attending the Keystone Section MBCA party, to receive a special rate. Fiverooms will be held until November 5. After that date, you will get a room only if one isavailable in the hotel. The Eden Resort is located on Oregon Pike (Rt. 272N), off Rt 30 inLancaster. Contact Jan & John Kitner, kitjan613@aol.com or 717-872-2988, for moreinformation.
Keystone Section OfficersPresident:Past-Presidents:Vice President:Secretary:Treasurer:Newsletter Editor:Web Master:Membership:Directors:Historians:Regional Director:Larry Taylorlarryt543@yahoo.comDavid KehrLinda SheaJohn DaltonMarty Rexrothmarstang@aol.comKen Harmskrharms@comcast.netDonna Copenheavermaxanddonna@verizon.netJan Kitnerkitjan613@aol.comRobert Byrnerjbyrne@foobox.comMary TaylorBrad & Gloria OldenburgLinda SheaJohn KitnerGeorge & Kathy McMillanJoe tone Section Web Site: http://www.keystone.mbca.orgTo Contribute to the Keystone Star:Send material for publication to: Jan Kitner, 613 Crestgate Place, Millersville PA 17551, or email to kitjan613@aol.com. Any articles or “For Sale”ads are free to our members, and definitely encouraged. Publication is bi-monthly.To advertise in the Keystone Star:Contact Jan Kitner for rates and ad sizes. Ads must be photo-copy ready.The Keystone Star is the official publication of the Keystone Section of the Mercedes-Benz Club of America. All opinions, ideas, and suggestions aresolely those of the author, and do not necessarily represent the views of the publisher, MBCA, MBUSA, or DBAG. No authentication of factory approvalis implied by this publication or MBCA. The Keystone Section of MBCA assumes no liability for any of the information contained herein. Articlessubmitted are subject to editing and/or slight revision. Contents may not be reproduced without permission in writing, except by MBCA and its sections.No inference should be made that products or services advertised herein have the approval of the publisher, MBCA, its officers or members, orMercedes-Benz of USA, Inc.
From our President Well, another two months have gone by, and I’ve beenable to keep myself busy again. In May, I displayed my 2006C55 AMG at the Carlisle Import and Kit Car Show with about20 other fine examples wearing the three pointed star. At theend of the month our family traveled up to see the GreenwichConcours d’Elegance in CT. This is a two day show whereAmerican cars are featured on Saturday, and foreign cars arefeatured on Sunday. Robert was asked to be a YouthHaggerty Judge on Sunday and judged 4 cars with a group of young car enthusiasts. He is planningto do this again at the Deutsche Classic.We went to the Hotel Hershey on June 12th to see the hill climb where we met up with JohnKitner. It’s great to see and hear old sports cars up close and at speed. June 13 th, I traveled toBethlehem to see nearly 40 190SL’s at their national convention. Then it was back to Hershey to seethe Elegance at Hershey. This is a prestigious show in its 5th year with 75 classic cars carefullyplaced in the gardens behind the hotel. Robert’s favorite was the actual1964 Aston Martin DB5 used in themovie Goldfinger. We justhappened to be there when it wasbeing judged, so we saw the owneroperate many of the special gadgetssuch as rotating license plates,hidden machine guns, bullet proofshield, tire shredding wheel hubs,etc.We closed out June with thedefensive driving class andautocross at Eurofins Lancaster Laboratories. I look forward to seeing another great gathering ofMercedes at the Deutsche Classic on July 11. Our club was given 500 in regional funds to be usedto promote the club at car shows. We just purchased a 10’ x 10’ blue canopy, a new section bannerand a teardrop MBCA banner.In August we will be celebrating the 75th Anniversary of the PA Turnpike. We will caravan fromHarrisburg to the Sideling Hill Plaza for a car show. Please see the articles for the upcoming events.Larry****************Editor’s Note*******************Mercedes Benz of Lancaster’s service department has asked that we remind our members to pleaseinform the service writers that you are an MBCA member when you bring your car for service, so thatthey can insure you get your 15% discount, and it is written up before service. This will save you andthe service dept. the time of having to do a refund after the fact. This would also work at Sun Motorsor any other authorized dealer that offers MBCA members a discount.
DEUTSCHE CLASSIC CAR SHOWOley, PA July 11, 2015We will be returning to the Deutsche Classic Car show at the Oley Fairgrounds. Oley isnortheast of Reading. The show is rain or shine and starts at 8:00 am and ends at 4 pm. Cars ondisplay will include: Audi, BMW, Mercedes Benz, Porsche and Volkswagen as well as the unique“orphan” cars. German motorcycles will also be displayed in a non-judged display. This showcontinues to grow every year and is celebrating its 11th anniversary this year. Last year they had 330show cars, 50 parts vendors and 1410 persons on-site. We had about 60 Mercedes-Benz models ondisplay. Other activities include a tire toss for the men and a ladies in jeans German car trivia contestfor the women. Top prizes are a new set of tires and 300, respectively. This year our local Hagertysponsor, Wes Clegg, has organized the Youth Judging Program for kids aged 8-14. Registrationcloses at 11am at the registration tent.The general admission price is 17, which includes 5 Free food and beverage tickets.Children under age 12 are free. The cost to show your car is 25 which includes one admission ticketand 5 food tickets. The judged show will have winners for each marque. Other trophies, such as bestmotor and best interior will also be presented. Judged cars must be on the field by 11:30 am. Thejudging process is very relaxed. We encourage all members to display their cars regardless of age orcondition so that our club will be well represented. Awards will be presented at 3:00 pm. If you have acar for sale, you can put it in the car coral for 25. You can also get a vendor space for the same fee.As the word spreads about PA's only all German car show, more neighboring sectionmembers continue to join our ranks every year. Keith and Phil Morgan will be driving down fromMaine once again this year. Please plan to join us for a fun day. You'll never know what you will see.For more information visit their website at http://www.deutscheclassic.com/. There is noofficial pre-registration. Just register at the gate. Please contact Larry Taylor at (717) 627-1423 orlarryt543@yahoo.com if you have any questions.Directions to 26 Jefferson Street Oley, PA 19547 :Rt. 30 East or PA Turnpike (Reading Exit) to US-222 N. Proceed 20 miles from Turnpike Exit to 73 E.Proceed 7 miles. Watch for *********************************Thinking about attending our Holiday Party on Sat., Dec. 1st?Anyone wishing to reserve a room for the night should contact the Eden Resort at 717-5696444, and mention you are attending the Keystone Section Mercedes-Benz Club holiday event,to receive a special rate (s/b 69.00). The Eden Resort is located on Oregon Pike, (Rt. 272N)just off Rt. 30 in Lancaster. Contact Jan or John Kitner (717-872-2988) with any ******Pennsylvania License Plate Program for MBCAPennsylvania license plates with the Mercedes-Benz Club of America onthem are now available. These organizational plates are only available toMBCA members in good standing who reside in PA. The license plates maybe put on any brand of vehicle. Please see the restrictions on PENNDOTMV-904SP.They are only available through our club and not through anyPENNDOT office. To get your special license plates, please send theapplication forms to John Schumann, the program coordinator. The forms include PENNDOT MV-904SP,PENNDOT MV-1L (for leased vehicles), and the PA MBCA form. You must include a check for 41 payable toKeystone Section, MBCA for the regular plate or 141 for a custom plate. Contact John Schumann, 484-4106344 or John.W.Schumann@gmail.com for more info and to obtain the proper forms.
PA Turnpike 75th Anniversary Caravan and Car ShowAugust 8, 2015On Saturday, August 8, 2015, the Keystone Section will be celebrating the 75 th Anniversary ofthe PA Turnpike with a caravan and car show. Music, special 75th anniversary souvenirs, and foodwill be available. There will be goody bags for the first 100 registered. Trophies will also be presented.More details and registration can be found at:https://www.paturnpike.com/yourTurnpike/car show registration.aspx.We will meet near the Harrisburg East Turnpike exit at the Taco Bell parking lot, 825Eisenhower Blvd, Middletown, PA. We will be meeting at 8:00am and then driving about an hour tothe Sideling Hill Service Plaza near Waterfall, PA. The car show is free and runs from 10am to 2pm.You may choose to meet us there if it’s a shorter drive.If you have any questions please contact Mary Taylor at (717) 627-1423 ormaryt543@yahoo.com.
Carlisle Import & Kit NationalsMay 15-17, 2015The Keystone Section displayed about 20 Mercedes on Saturday May 16 at the Carlisle Importand Kit Car Show. The rain held off until mid-afternoon. Eric Shank showed his 1988 560SL andAndrew Saft showed his 380SL. It was great to meet a few new faces this year. There is always awide variety of cars from all corners of the globe.Defensive Driving and Autocross at Eurofins Lancaster LaboratoriesJune 27-28, 2015by Larry TaylorThe weekend started with a defensive driver course at Eurofins Lancaster Laboratories for thelab employees and children on Saturday June 27. We had 25 participants including many youngerdrivers for this course. I taught the classroom portion while my wife Mary, and Ron Fox, one of ournewer members, handled the in car instruction.The rainy conditions gave everyone a chance tolearn even more about car control.On Sunday June 28 we hosted ourannual autocross. Because of severalscheduling conflicts, we only had 6 drivers thisyear. We were honored to have NationalPresident Terry Kiwala from Chicago andNational Treasurer Bill Hopper serve asinstructors. This was the first visit by a NationalPresident to our section in about 20 years. A bigthank you goes to Sam Huber, facilitiesmanager, who secured the great autocross lotfor our club. He also provided access to thetraining room for both events.The course consisted of several S turns,a slalom, a U-turn, and a circle. We had 4practice runs to learn the course, then had 4official runs. Mary Taylor and Bill Hopper ran the timing and scoring table.There were 4 classes. Surprise guest David Harras from the Delaware Valley Section stunnedeveryone with his 2015 GTS Edition 1 with roughly 500 horsepower. He told me that he started doingMBCA driving events in 1969 with his 300SEL 6.3. He turned in the 2 nd fastest time of the day. LarryTaylor set the fastest time of the day in his C55 AMG, while Mary had the fastest women’s time. BradEisenhauer turned in some very entertaining runs in his Black Beast. Mellissa has a much smootherapproach and is narrowing the gap. Bob Zangueneh was really pushing his 560SL. He kept brakinglater and later with each run.Terry Kiwala and I presented the awards (See photo above). Thanks to Jan and John Kitnerfor purchasing the trophies.Final ResultsGTS AMG ClassCarTime (seconds)David Harras2015 GTS AMG42.76AMG Men’s Class1st Larry Taylor2nd Brad Eisenhauer2006 C55 AMG2003 S600 AMG42.07 *44.50
Auto Cross continued from pg.6AMG Women’s Class1st Mary Taylor2nd Mellissa EisenhauerSL/SLK Class1st Bob ZanguenehCar2006 C55 AMG2003 S600 AMGTime (seconds)45.17 #48.551989 560SL52.41* Fastest men’s time# Fastest women’s timeWelcome New Members!Harry Baker of MechanicsburgEdward Bulakites of HarrisburgAmmon Graybill of LititzMichael Johnson & Sabine Schwarz of LancasterJohn Meisel of Forest HillHarry Negley of HuntingdonJeff Nitchman of YorkSuzane Yendall of Red Lion***For Sale***MB for sale in York, PA. -- 1988 420SEL: in pristine shape with 138,000 miles. It is listed oneBay and Craigslist. eBay ID # is 290801158648. Please take a look. I am trying to get between 4,000 and 5,000 for it. Contact: wbarnes@ycp.edu or 717-870-4505.2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata Touring: Power Retractable Hard Top, Only 28,000 miles.Mazda Limited Power train Warranty Valid Through 3/31/16 or 100,000 whichever comes first. 15,575 (Open to Reasonable Offers) For additional details tion?pageParameter ownersWarrantyCoveredPartsIf you are receiving a “hard copy” of this newsletter?Do we have your Email Address?If you did not give the national office your email on your membership application, or it has changedsince you joined, please consider sending it to me at kitjan613@aol.com. It will be used for onlyKeystone Section communications! We are trying to compile as complete a list as possible ofmember email info. This helps us with last-minute reminders, and last minute changes orcancellation of events. It also enables us to send the newsletter by email which saves the club a lotof the costs of printing and postage.
Keystone StarJan Kitner, Editor613 Crestgate PlaceMillersville PA 17551
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