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Old May 10, 2004 | 03:18 PM
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The Mercedes-Benz Club of America is sponsoring StarFest in Mansfield, Ohio from July 31 thru Aug. 4. We have Mid-Ohio rented for 3 days (Mon-Wed), Drag Strip for Monday night, and Concours d'Elegance on Sunday, plus 2 rallies, an autox (at the Mid-Ohio autox site).
There will be at least 8 C32's there, as well as SLK32's, and lots of other AMG's. AMG is one of the sponsors, and they will bring some of their newest to try on the track, including, I hope, a C55. They show up with some wicked stuff to try. 2 years ago they brought a G55 AMG to Summit Pt.
NormC32, Dsc32 and I will be instructors. Come on out and see what you can do against us. I hope CarlAMG will be there, and a few others from this list. We have convoys coming from OR, LA, FL, and points west.
Check out the events, and download an entry form at: www.benzclub.org.

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Old May 10, 2004 | 07:51 PM
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Dick,

I'll be there.

I have the packet and look to firm up everything here shortly. You guys always do such a great job and it's tough to pass on Mid-Ohio.

Thanks to you and the others that are putting so much time in to host a great event.

Carl
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Old May 10, 2004 | 09:11 PM
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I'll be there!!!! Looking for the "Rookie of the Year" award!!
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Old May 11, 2004 | 04:10 PM
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Rookie of What year?

Hey, jcanabl, I remember chasing you around Summit Pt., Nelson and IRP in 2002 & 2003. You're a rookie like Schumacher is a rookie. Don't play innocent with me. We're going to put 200 lbs. of sandbags in your trunk just as a handicap!
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Old May 13, 2004 | 09:37 AM
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Well......there is always much to learn from the pros like NormC32 and you. When I joined MBCA and went to Nelson Ledges I was so amazed by all off you......I told you you then you were my idol and still are! I wish I could ever have the abilities that all you have....still a fear factor and "lack of heart" at times!

Anyway....I just love the fact that I met all of you and we all love our C32's!

Starfest.....here we go!!

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Old May 14, 2004 | 10:54 AM
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I'll be there too! Though I am a bit worried when jcanabal tranfers his ninja like autocrosses skills to Mid-Ohios road course.

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Old May 14, 2004 | 12:22 PM
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What hotel are you guys staying at?
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Old May 14, 2004 | 06:35 PM
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Good question......please tell me!
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Check out the web site for hotels, but I'm staying at the Holiday Inn in downtown Mansfield. Its the HQ hotel, although I think the Comfort Inn North is actually a better hotel, and it's closer to Mid-Ohio. It's where BMW and Porsche clubs HQ when they use Mid-Ohio. We have 4 hotels on our list. Tell them you're with the Mercedes-Benz club when you make your reservations. You get a good room rate. Web site is www.starfest2004.org.

We have parking lot security hired for overnight at both the Holiday Inn and Comfort Inn, but not at the other two.
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Old May 19, 2004 | 04:33 PM
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I'll be there. Have reservations at the Holiday Inn. I love you guys with your heros, when you all run like Juan Pablo. (Of course, Norm is Schumacher.)
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I'm going to try my hardest to get there...need to get my other old school 500E buds to come with me though and keep me company.

I think I met some of yous at Tri-o-rama last fall. Hope to do it again this year.

I offered to help instruct at the auto-x but haven't heard anything back....still need help?
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