Gemütlichkeit 2015 Presented by The Mercedes-Benz Cleveland and Pittsburgh Area Dealers
Thank you for requesting a registration information packet for Gemütlichkeit 2015. The Western Reserve Section of Ohio is excited to present this oldest MBCA national event using the Pittsburgh International Race Complex. This packet provides an overview of Gemütlichkeit 2015. If you need more information, check our web site at www.benzclub.org for a full description of the various events and any updates. Or call Sue Morrison at 330-673-7885 or email Sue at . Cars other than M-Bs may be used for the defensive driving only. All other events must be done in a Mercedes-Benz. The tech form must be filled out and signed by your mechanic for TRACK DRIVING EXPERIENCE ONLY. You will need a Snell 2005 or newer helmet for autocross and driving experience on the track. There will be a few rental helmets at the track for $10 per day. You will need long sleeve cotton shirts, long pants, and closed shoes for the track.
HOTEL (Be sure to mention MBCA to get the special rate).
Our host hotel is the Pittsburgh Marriott North, 100 Cranberry Woods Dr. Cranberry Twp. PA 16066. Phone number is: 1-724-772-3700. Our rate is $139 and includes a full breakfast buffet. On line registration: https://resweb.passkey.com/Resweb.do?mode=welcome_gi_new&groupID=47594171. The Hilton Garden Inn (about ½ mile north) will hold a few rooms. Their number is 1-724-779-9999.
BANQUETS AND RECEPTIONS
Our Welcome Reception, presented by Fred Gwinn of Reverse Logic will be held at the Pittsburgh Marriott North on Wednesday, August 19. The final awards banquet will be on Saturday, August 22 at the Hilton Garden Inn, 2000 Garden View Lane, Cranberry Twp. 16066.
TRACK INFORMATION
Defensive Driving and Autocross will be held on Thursday at Pittsburgh International Race Complex (1 exit west on the PA turnpike with no tolls). Also on Thursday and all day Friday, much time will be spent on the newly designed 3 mile road course. If you have never been on a track and thought you would like to do this, well, this is the time to try it. There will be special instructors for first timers. This event can be your introduction to driving events, and since time trial trophies will not be awarded this year, the pressure of competition will not influence your driving. Participants will be grouped by experience and model of cars for each group that is out on the track at that time. The tech inspection spot check and verification of tech sheet (for road course only) and helmet (SNELL 2005 or newer) will be completed at the track. There are a few rental helmets at $10 available first come, first serve at the track. The autocross will be timed and trophies awarded at the final banquet.
CONCOURS D’ELEGANCE
The Concours d’Elegance will be held at a nearby facility where cars are displayed on a grassy area and judging can be done. MBCA has a 100 point judging system which you can find on the national web site: www.mbca.org This is a chance for you to clean your car to as close to factory ready as possible. Since most cars are daily drivers, allowance is made for high mileage. Also, there will be a display class for those who just want to display your car for the enjoyment of others. Definitions of the classes can be found on the National Website: www.mbca.org. Or email Pete Lesler, national concours chair at with questions.
Other tours and activities are being planned. Registration can be done at the desk upon arrival. Watch the website for additional information.
Schedule of Events
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19
3:00-5:00 p.m. Registration—hotel lobby
5:00 p.m. Mandatory Drivers Meeting
7:00 p.m. Welcome Reception-Pittsburgh Marriott North
THURSDAY, AUGUST 20
8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Late registration at PIRC
8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Defensive Driving, autocross, track driving at PIRC
Evening Optional open house at restoration facility in Harmony & dinner at the Harmony Inn. (also optional)
FRIDAY, AUGUST 21
8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Activities at PIRC—all on track
Molly’s Trolley Tour of Pittsburgh
SATURDAY, AUGUST 22
10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Concours d’Elegance-Hartwood Acres Mansion
7:00 p.m. Final Awards Banquet-Hilton Garden Inn
Exact schedule times may change. A more complete schedule of events and specific locations will be in your check-in folder and will also be available at www.benzclub.org.
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Registration Form-Part 1
This form is to be used for only those persons under the same MBCA membership number.
Drivers must be age 18 or over to participate on the road course. Drivers age 16 with a valid driver’s license can enter all other driving events.
Please note:
You must fill in all the blanks. Your Mercedes-Benz Club of America membership number appears on the label of The Star magazine. Your MBCA Section name is listed in your local newsletter.
PLEASE TYPE OR PRINT CLEARLY
Registration information: (Names should appear as you want them on nametags.)
Member Name______Spouse/Guest:______
Child or other guest:______Child or other guest:______
MBCA Membership Number______MBCA Section______
Street Address______City______State___ Zip______
Home Phone______Cell Phone______Other cell______
Email______
Insurance Policy #______Insurance Company______
Registration-Part 2
Concours d’Elegance
Fill in this section only if entering the Concours d’Elegance
Entrant Name______
Mercedes Model______Year______
Choose class you wish to enter
___Show ___Street ___Touring ___Silver Star Preservation _____Display
Registration Form-Part 3
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Complete this part only if you are entering driving events (Autocross, Driving Experience)
Driving Event Information
Vehicle Number 1 Vehicle Number 2
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Driver 1 Name______Driver 2 Name______
Model Year______Model______Model Year______Model______
Was car modified to enhance performance?______Was car modified to enhance performance?______
I hereby certify that the above car(s) have no modifications from stock factory design and/or options intended to enhance handling or performance, including, but not limited to: suspension, brakes, ignition
(chips, etc.), fuel system, supercharger pulleys, sway bars, tires of larger/smaller diameter, transmission.
Please note any exceptions: ____none, or ______
Signature of participant:______
Date: ____________
Vehicle Number 1 Vehicle Number 2
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Rate your skill on high speed tracks Rate your skill on high speed tracks
Driver 1 Experience Driver 2 Experience
None Beginner Intermediate Advanced None Beginner I Intermediate Advanced
Have you participated in any other national driving events? Have you participated in any other national driving events?
Yes No Yes No
I have a helmet Yes No I have a helmet Yes No
Signature/date______Signature/date______
NOTE: Convertibles/Roadsters MUST have a hardtop or roll-bar to participate on the track. Participants MUST wear a SNELL 2005 or newer helmet.
Registration Form-Part 4
Events Registration
Name:______
Registration Fee per person $50.00 Number of people_____ Total $ ______
For those participating in concours or any driving events
Includes Defensive Driving,
Social Registration Fee per person $25.00 Number of people___ Total $ ______
For those NOT participating in autocross or track driving experience
Defensive driving IS included in this fee.
This registration fee must be paid by everyone 16 years of age or older who participates in any event or banquet.
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Concours d’Elegance (per car)
Judged: $60.00 Total $ ______
Class: ___ Show ___ Street ___Touring (without engine judging)
Silver Star Preservation: $40 ______Total $ ______
Non-judged: $20.00
___ (Display) Total $ ______
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Driving Schools
The Defensive Driving School is mandatory before participating in track driving experience if you have not completed Defensive Driving within one year.
Please print the names of those who will be taking Defensive Driving:
1.______2.______
3.______4.______
Driving Package: (Includes: Autocross, Track driving experience and classroom instruction)
(Instructors will be in your car during the “learning process”)
Per driver: $425 Number participating______Total $______
Or
Autocross only: $80 (per driver) Total $______
Subtotal 1 Registration-Concours-Driving Events Total $______
Registration-Part 5
Meal Registration & Optional Items
Name______
Welcome Reception (Wednesday, August 19) Presented by Reverse Logic, Fred Gwinn
$30 per person (includes hors D’Oeuvres, Cash bar) Number. Attending_____ Total $______
Final Awards Banquet (Saturday, August 22)
Trophies will be awarded for Autocross & Concours
$65 per person
Number Attending: ____ Total $______
Meal Total $______
Patron
Yes, we would like to be included as Patrons in the Program book.
Please indicate how you would like your name(s) listed
Patron donation: $25 Total $
Deadline for publication in program book is Aug. 1.
Subtotal II Meals, Extras, Patron: Total $ ______
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Total due Total $ ______
Send forms and check made out to MBCA Western Reserve to:
Sue Morrison
7783 Diagonal Road
Kent OH 44240
Or you can register on line using PayPal at www.benzclub.org. We will need the forms sent to us, too.
Please read this before arriving at Gemutlichkeit. There will be a form there to sign.
This page needs filled out and signed by your mechanic if you are participating in TRACK DRIVING EXPERIENCE only. It will be collected at the track. Snell 2005 helmets or newer required.
MBCA PRE-EVENT TECH INSPECTION SHEET
You MUST bring this completed inspection sheet with you for the track grid inspection.
You are responsible for the condition and repair of your vehicle. MBCA’s acceptance of this inspection sheet affords no guaranty or warranty to anyone regarding condition, repair, defects or failure of performance of the vehicle.
Name______Address ______
Year______Car Model______Lic. Plate #______Mileage______
ENGINE COMPARTMENT ok fail REAR SUSPENSION ok fail
Accelerator linkage/bushings/ __ __ Axle shafts/boots __ __
springs
Air filter bracket, mounting __ __ Shocks/leakage/rubber bushings __ __
Battery frame/hold-down __ __ Springs/center spring __ __
Battery/cables __ __ Stabilizer/bushings __ __
Engine clean __ __ Subframe/mounts __ __
Engine mounts __ __ Tire wear-not less than 3/32” __ __
Engine oil/fuel leaks __ __ Trailing arm bushings __ __
Belts __ __
Visco clutch __ __ DRIVE TRAIN
Water pump/water hoses/clamps __ __ Center Support __ __
Water leak __ __ Flex disc/universal joint __ __
Transmission mount __ __
FRONT SUSPENSION
Ball joints/bushings __ __ BRAKES
Draglink/tie-rods __ __ Brake booster __ __
Idler arm bushings __ __ Brake calipers/cylinders __ __
King pins-no play __ __ Brake discs/drums __ __
Shocks __ __ Brake fluid renewed __ __
Springs-No spring spacers __ __ Brake hoses/brake lines __ __
Stabilizer bushings __ __ Master brake cylinder __ __
Steering box, lines, leaks, play __ __ Brake pads/shoes-min. 50% for
Steering shock/coupling __ __ 1 driver; 80% for 2drivers __ __
Subframe Mounts __ __ Brake dust shields removed __ __
Tire wear-not less than 3/32” __ __
Tires-no cuts, bruises __ __ EXHAUST SYSTEM
Wheels-bearing play/damage/ Exhaust leaks __ __
Bent/correct lugs __ __ Exhaust system secure __ __
OIL LEAKS UNDER CAR
Engine/transmission __ __ LIGHTS/SEAT BELTS/WINDOWS
Rear end/differential __ __ Signals/stoplights/headlights __ __
Seatbelts/windows-operation __ __
Note: Use manufacturers recommended brake fluid. Brake fluid must be renewed within 6 months, (but recommended 3 months) of the driving event. Rule 3.4.4-C (brakes)
NOTE: A road test is recommended on older cars.
Date brake fluid was renewed:______Date of inspection:______
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Inspection was performed at (Repair shop) Technician’s signature
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For official use only car #______Snell M, SA, or Snell 2005 or newer Safety Helmet______
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