Registration is now open for this event.

Check out the AudiZine forums for more information.

Here’s a chance to drive your car in a fun, safe, learning environment, on one of the the most fun tracks in Southern California; a chance to learn more about yourself, your driving skills, and your car. Besides which you’ll meet and socialize with a diverse group of people who really enjoy their Audi Brand of cars. What could be better?!

If it is your first or tenth time to an Audi driving event you will have a blast. Novice drivers will spend the morning of the first day in a classroom session and practice driving exercises to learn vehicle dynamics. The class and exercises are designed to enhance your car control skills and knowledge of your car.

During all driving exercises you’ll drive your own car and have club instructors to assist in developing better driving skills. This provides helpful input to ensure you get the most out of the experience in a safe controlled driving environment.

After the car control sessions the balance of the learning is on the track. Run groups are established to allow you to be on track with other drivers of similar experience. Novice students always have an instructor in the car during on track sessions. Passing is allowed only on designated sections of the course, and under controlled circumstances, making for as safe an environment as possible. Time spent on the track without side streets provides a great opportunity to safely learn advanced driving techniques and explore the capabilities of both your car and…and you!

You’ll have a BLAST…guaranteed!

For more information and to register for the event, visit the Southern California Chapter’s website.

Mark your calendars and be prepared to experience one of Arizona’s largest car shows. The 16th Annual Collector Car Show on January 23, 2010, will feature approximately 500 vehicles, including, but not limited to, street rods, motorcycles, trucks, antique collector cars, and the favorite of PCA-SAR members, many different years and models of the world’s finest built car…. Porsche, which has been a separate Class for several years. Net proceeds from this event support scholarships and grad night activities at Sahuarita High School, including the popular “Car Give Away”.

A Weekend Getaway
The show is hosted on the lush driving range grass of the Tubac Golf Resort and Spa, 1 Otero Road, Tubac, AZ 85646, phone: (520)398-2211, where friends and families share a weekend of fun and relaxation with fellow car collectors and fans. Don’t miss out on the Friday night (1/22/10) BBQ & Cruise. Festivities begin at the Friday Night BBQ and Cruise. BBQ beef, roasted chicken, smoked sausage, and all the “fixins” make this even an annual favorite. Make it a full week-end getaway, by booking your hotel.

A Splendid Event
This year’s event promises to be a great one. Winter is the perfect time of year to enjoy the wonderful Arizona weather, basking under clear skies surrounded by the glistening chrome that decorates some of the world’s greatest automobiles. Over 2000 spectators are expected to pass by our cars. First, second, and third place awards are given, based on ballots from all show participants. Awards will be announced around 3PM.

For more information visit Santa Cruz Valley Car Nuts website.

From complete turn-key full STaSIS cars right from the showroom floor, to pre-owned cars dressed in some STASIS attire, or parts for your current car, you will now have two places to go and knowledgeable people to work with in both locations to make your Audi stand out from the rest.

STaSIS has a direct site for their productsand are currently expanding their business from Infineion Raceway in Sonoma, CA to now include a facility at Summit Point Raceway in Charleston, WV (which is an awesome road course location). This will bring them easier access to the East Coast and Mid-West while still staying out West to cover our time zone efficiently.

Registration and more information.

Reserve your room at Madden’s Resort before August 10th and receive a 28% discounted rate.

Friday, Oct 9th

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, the new 2.5 mile Competition Road Course will be available for advanced drivers looking to get more driving time.
* Vendor exhibits and dealer cars on site.
* Fun Drive for anyone not participating in the driving on Friday, will start around 11:30 and include a lunch stop along the Whitefish chain of lakes. Other on-site activities at Madden’s, including special spa packages, golf, a bonfire on the beach, and many others.

Saturday, Oct 10th

* Driving School with student exercises/classroom in the morning with lapping and classroom in the afternoon.
* Vendor exhibits and dealer cars on site.
* 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.

Sunday, Oct 11th

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

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!

Reserve your room with Madden’s before August 10th to receive a 28% discount.

1. Click here to register through MotorsportReg.com
2. At the end of the MSR registration, you’ll have the opportunity to complete the on-line Madden’s Resort Reservation. You can complete your resort reservation online & enter the Group ID: #7094 & Password: 1568. Follow Steps 1-4 or download a copy of the Madden’s Resort Registration form, print it out, fill it in, and mail it to Madden’s.

Here is a chance for you to show off your vintage Audi! Sarah Toycen, Communications Specialist, Audi of America is looking for vintage vehicles to display at AoA’s upcoming press event in Napa Valley, August 25-27. AoA is looking for vehicles that are in good condition (not necessarily drivable) and can be displayed outside uncovered. The less race car oriented the better. AoA has access to cars within the marketing department that are race oriented (S1, RS6, etc.) but are looking for other cars to help tell the story of progression.

AoA will cover the cost to transport the cars to and from the event, and will ship the cars in an enclosed carrier. Alternatively, AoA is flexible and will follow any shipping request the owner may have. The cars need to arrive in Napa Valley on August 24th and will be loaded out on August 27th. A professional vehicle logistics company will handle the vehicles, place them where needed and maintain them (wipe down regularly) upon arrival, until departure.

The event will take place at the Carernos Inn and will involve 55 automotive and lifestyle journalists. If someone is interested in supplying a vehicle please contact Sarah Toycen and she will work out the details with the owner directly.

Thank you!

Location: Audi North Scottsdale “track”

What to bring: Your shiny Audi and any friends/family that want to attend. Folding chairs to sit by your car if you choose.

Who: Audi Club NA members and prospective members

What: Hang out and get to know your other club members

Food: Food will be provided for ACNA members (no alcohol allowed)

Good Speed Performance Labs will be on site with products for Audi and lending their performance knowledge.

Technician clinic with safety inspections on your car. Service department will be open for club members only

Best of show based on participant voting.

Possible raffle prices and/or discount on products.

More to come….

To RSVP contact Brian McCauley.

Join Audi at the 57th Annual 12 hours of Sebring Audi Motorsport Experience, March 20-21, 2009 Sponsored by the Audi Club Florida Chapter and the Florida Audi Dealers

Passion inspires us to compete. History reinforces our commitment.

Audi Sport begins their 2009 racing campaign at Sebring International Raceway, the ultimate pretest for the 24 Hours of Le Mans. This year, Audi Sport has redefined Truth in Engineering, introducing the latest ultra-clean diesel-powered racecar, the Audi R15 TDI. The newest racecar in a family of champions, the Audi R15 TDI embodies the spirit, technology, and power behind Audi.

An Audi Motorsport Experience Credential includes:

* Access to the Audi Car Corral hospitality tent located outside turn 17
* Audi Car Corral reserved parking
* Food and beverages (Friday/Saturday)
* Opportunity to meet the Audi R15 TDI Professional Drivers
* Interview with an Audi R15 TDI Technician
* Audi collection giveaways
* Closed-Circuit TV
* Audi Car Corral parade lap on Friday evening Â- limited to the first 45 vehicles

See www.audiexp.com for more information and to purchase tickets.

AUDI AG R8 DRIVING EXPERIENCE Â- BARCELONA Â- JULY 28-29, 2009

Drive the R8, the pinnacle of the Audi brand! Audi Club North America members are invited to attend an exclusive Audi AG Driving Experience on the Circuit de Catalunya, an exciting venue to experience the raw power of the Audi R8. Audi AGÂ’s driving instructors provide world class instruction for this elite one day event.
July 28 Check in at hotel, meet instructors, dinner
July 29 One day Audi AG R8 driving experience on the Circuit de Catalunya in Barcelona, Spain. Depart hotel
Price: Approx $1785 to include one night, driver day, racetrack lunch, one dinner. Airfare not inc.
Seven places left. To reserve a place please call 262.567.5476.
Must reserve by May 4!

AUDI AG DRIVING EXPERIENCE Â- SEEFELD, AUSTRIA Â- JAN 10-14, 2010

Mark your calendars now to participate in the January 2010 Audi AG Winter Driving School in Seefeld, Austria. Under expert supervision, participants can explore the full performance potential of AudiÂ’s A4 quattros. Items covered include driving theory, ABS braking, variable traction, cornering, oversteer-understeer, a timed slalom competition, and more.

Audi AGÂ’s world-class instructors offer first-class instruction, teaching skills that
may save your life. Members stay at a five-star hotel in the popular ski resort village of Seefeld, Austria. Combine the experience with skiing or sightseeing and it will be the adventure of a lifetime! The itinerary includes a visit to the Audi factory in Ingolstadt.

For the non-driver there is plenty to do. Visit Garmisch-Partenkirchen, GermanyÂ’s top alpine resort, which has the charm of an ancient village; ride the Eibsee cable car to the Zugspitz summit for a spectacular view of the Bavarian and Tyrolean Alps; or discover Mad LudwigÂ’s castle, Neuschwanstein. Test your skiing skills in the Alps or cross-country ski through exhilarating forests.

To reserve a place for Seefeld, call the hotline number at 262.567.5476.

January 2010

Jan 10 Sunday Meet fellow Club members in Munich for dinner. Dinner included in price. Munich hotel not included.
Jan 11 Monday Participants picked up by Audi AG at headquarters hotel, factory tour, Audi Visitor Center, lunch, museum, travel to Seefeld, Austria.
Jan 12 Tuesday Short classroom theory, driver training on ice, evening sleigh ride.
Jan 13 Wednesday Continued training on ice, awards dinner.
Jan 14 Thursday Depart to Munich airport.
Airfare not included.