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JUNE SOCIAL - JUNE 15, 2015 @ 6:30P

Pinnochio’s Italian Restaurant; 177 East Bridge Street; Brighton, CO RSVP: Lou Rodgers at 303-466-3372

IN THIS ISSUE…..

Subject Page(s)

Letter from the President, Bob Mashburn 2

Board Officers 2

Recruiting Board Members 3

Time Line Formula 1 - Continued 4-8

The Back Lot – Used Cars 9

Formula 1 Cross Word Puzzle 10

2016 Events Calendar 11

Event Information

Paint Mine Interpretive Park 12

Trail Ridge Scenic Drive 13-14

Mercedes-Benz Joint Picnic 15

Mesa Verda Regional Event 16

Formula 1 Cross Word Puzzle Answers 17

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Newsletter of the Mile-High Section ● Mercedes-Benz Club of America January 2015

If you have not received your New Member Packet or if you

have questions about your membership, please contact

MHS Membership Chair Person, Natalie Mashubrn, by

phone at 303-988-2710 or by email at nataliemashburn@yaho0.com

June, 2016

Mercedes-Benz SL models in the 1950s

The Mercedes-Benz 300 SL (W 194 series) racing sports car

came as an overwhelming surprise: Although people had

hoped for a car like this from Mercedes-Benz during the

post-war period, it still left the world speechless when it was

presented in March 1952. That same year, the 300 SL

enjoyed enormous success at all the major international

racing sports car events. Despite its surprise effect, however,

the 300 SL racing sports car was not a product of chance,

but the result of thorough engineering work. From it

emerged the W 198 series production sports car with the

identical model designation, 300 SL. The Mercedes-Benz 190

SL (W 121) was developed in parallel. The brand showed

both cars in February 1954 at the International Motor Sports

Show in New York and received a tremendously positive

response.

Copies Distributed Monthly To Colorado, Utah, Wyoming

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Letter From The President Bob Mashburn President, Mile-High Section June Behind the Wheel

Congratulations to Reiner and Carol Haubold on their 50th wedding anniversary. Finally, it is looking like we will have some summer weather, just in time for some great drives! We start with the Paint Mines drive on June 25th then on July 23rd we have the Trail Ridge Road to Grand lake. This drive is a diaper drive for Joshua Station Transformational Housing Service so please bring a box of diapers to donate. Joshua Station is a community helping families make the transition from homelessness to a heathy, stable living environment. Don’t forget - It is time to get signed up for the Mesa Verdi – 4 Corners trip September 9th. The May social we had a very good turnout. The June 15th social is at Pinocchio’s, please RSVP to Lou Rodgers at 303-466-3372. We are looking to fill a few vacant positions on the Mile-High Section Board. We meet the first Thursday of each month. If you are interested contact me at bob_mashburn78@yahoo.com or 303-988-2710 and I can answer any question you might have regarding our board. Drive Safe Bob

Mile-High Section, Inc. of the

Mercedes-Benz Club of America

Executive Board Officers

President:

Bob Mashburn ….303-988-2710...Bob. Mashburn@yahoo.com

Vice President:

Randy Williams …..…..303.799.4806………… ranphil39@aol.com

Secretary:

Niels Haubold..……..303-949-7673.……..n.haubold@outlook.com

Treasurer:

Max Townsend….…….303.770.1128……....... diandmaxt@aol.com

2015 Mile-High Section Board Members

Michael Davison……..720-233-7411……..,….. mhd539@msn.com

Norm Franklin ….…..…. 303-789-3915…….…...gskolout@aol.com

Niels Haubold..……..303-949-7673.……..n.haubold@outlook.com

Natalie Mashburn.. 303-988-2710.. nataliemashburn@yaho0.com

Mike Redel ….... ..303.637.0219……..…... mikeredel@outlook.com

Lou Rogers… ...….303-466-3372….…... lou.rogers@comcast.net

Other Contacts

Membership Chair Person

Natalie Mashburn.. 303-988-2710..nataliemashburn@yaho0.com

Constellation Editor - Mile High Section

Karen Redel.….303-637-0219…………..… karenredel@outlook.com

MBCA National President

Terry Kiwala…..…......312-286-0532…….….…tkiwalajr@aol.com

MBCA Vice President

Steve Ross..….…..619-508-3925….…….inewsx@sbcglobal.net

Rocky Mountain Regional Director Michael Davison….720-233-7411 ..….mhd359@msn.com

. MBCA……… 1-800-637-2360…...www.mbca.org

For a List of all MBCA Board Members, Please Refer to the

STAR Magazine

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THE BOARD CONSISTS OF 11 BOARD MEMBERS. WE WILL BE LOSING SOME CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS IN THE NEAR FUTURE.

WE NEED MEMBERSHIP PARTICIPATION IF WE ARE TO CONTINUE TO

BE A CLUB. WE NEED YOUR HELP, IF YOU’RE INTERESTED IN

BECOMING A BOARD MEMBER, PLEASE CONTACT BOB MASHBURN:

303-988-2710 OR Bob.Mashburn@yahoo.com.

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1983

Spirit debut the new Honda turbo engine at the British

Grand Prix.

The first race is held at the reborn Spa-Francorchamps.

Michele Alboreto's Tyrrell wins the 155th and last win for

the Cosworth DFR/DFY engine at the United States

Grand Prix at Detroit.

A first appearance of the TAG-Porsche turbo with

McLaren at the Dutch Grand Prix.

Nelson Piquet wins Brabham's last and BMW's only

world championship. Ferrari retain the constructors

championship for the last time until 1999.

1984

Ayrton Senna makes his F1 debut at Jacarepagua, Brazil.

Senna almost wins the Monaco Grand Prix in poor weather. Prost

wins after race declared early.

One-off race held in Dallas, Texas, is marred by severe circuit break-

up problems.

First race composed entirely of turbo charged cars is held at the

Osterreichring for the Austrian Grand Prix.

Tyrrell is disqualified for the entire 1984 season after allegations of

infringements with water tanks, ballast and undertray.

Formula One returns to Portugal for the first time since 1960 at the

Estoril circuit.

Niki Lauda wins his third world title by half a point from McLaren

teammate Alain Prost.

1985

Minardi make their Formula One debut.

In only his 16th Formula One race, Ayrton Senna wins the

Portuguese Grand Prix at Estoril.

Nigel Mansell wins his first race, the European Grand Prix at

Brands Hatch.

French teams Renault and Ligier boycott the South African Grand

Prix at the request of the French government, in protest over the

South African's Apartheid.

The First Australian Grand Prix is won by Keke Rosberg.

Renault and Alfa Romeo retire from Formula One as teams. Their engines continue in use for another year.

Benetton commence involvement with the Toleman team, first as sponsor (it was sponsor before to Alfa Romeo and to Tyrrell).

But, in no time, the Clothing giant would purchase Toleman and enter the 1986 championship as 'Benetton Grand Prix'.

Triple world champion Niki Lauda retires from Formula One.

Alain Prost becomes the first Frenchman to win the Drivers' Championship.

FORMULA 1 - TIME LINE - CONTINUED

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1986

Williams team principal, Frank Williams, is paralyzed in a road

accident driving back from a Williams test at Paul Ricard.

Ayrton Senna beats Nigel Mansell by the smallest margin in the

digital timing era, at the Spanish Grand Prix at Jerez (0.014

seconds)

Elio de Angelis is killed in a private Brabham testing session at

Paul Ricard.

Jacques Laffite equals Graham Hill's record for most Grand Prix

starts (176) at the British Grand Prix, but during the start crashes,

breaking his legs and pelvis, ending his career.

Gerhard Berger takes his and Benetton's first win in Formula One

at the Mexican Grand Prix. It is also BMW's last Grand Prix win.

The Hungarian Grand Prix becomes the first Formula One race to

be held behind the 'Iron Curtain'.

Alan Jones and Keke Rosberg retire from Formula One.

Alain Prost wins the Australian Grand Prix and becomes the first back to back World Champion since Jack Brabham in 1960.

Williams wins the constructors title.

1987

Lotus and Williams experiment with active ride

suspension, while Honda extends its engine supply to

Lotus.

A messy last race is held at the Osterreichring, where

Nigel Mansell wins after two start-line pile-ups and a

chequered flag shown a lap late. Earlier, Stefan

Johansson struck a deer in practice.

Alain Prost breaks Jackie Stewart's record for most

Grand Prix wins (28) after winning the Portuguese Grand

Prix.

Ex-Ferrari driver Didier Pironi is killed in a powerboat

racing accident.

Adrian Newey is appointed the technical director of March.

Formula One returns to Japan for the first time since 1977 for the Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka.

The FIA announce change to engine regulations with turbos to have pop-off valves for the 1988 season, to reduce power, then to

be banned in 1989 in favour of 3.5 litre naturally aspirated engines with a limit of 12 cylinders.

Nelson Piquet wins his third world championship for Williams. Jonathan Palmer wins the Jim Clark Cup for naturally aspirated

engined cars.

1988

Benetton and Williams lead the change to non-turbo engined cars.

Nigel Mansell misses several races through illness.

Gerhard Berger takes an emotional win in the Italian Grand Prix at Monza -

the only non-McLaren win of the season - shortly after Enzo Ferrari died, at

the age of 90.

Ayrton Senna's eighth win of the year at the Japanese Grand Prix at

Suzuka is a new record for a driver in a single season. McLaren dominate,

winning 15 of 16 races.

Ayrton Senna wins his first world championship.

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1989

Phillippe Strieff is crippled in a pre-season testing accident for AGS.

Renault return to Formula One as engine suppliers to Williams.

Formula One reaches a peak in involvement, with 39 cars

competing for most of the season.

Riccardo Patrese breaks Graham Hill and Jacques Laffite's record

for most starts at the Brazilian Grand Prix.

Former Ferrari and Honda driver Richie Ginther dies of a heart

attack, at the age of 59.

Alain Prost wins his third world championship after a controversial

collision with his teammate Senna in Japan ensures Prost's title.

1990

Ayrton Senna's super licence is initially refused after the crash in Japan the previous year.

Adrian Newey joins Williams in mid-year as the team's aerodynamics specialist. Later he would be made chief designer and his

cars would dominate all through the nineties.

Rookie Jean Alesi leads half the race in Phoenix in a Tyrrell.

Alain Prost wins Mexican Grand Prix from 13th on the grid.

Ivan Capelli and Leyton House almost win at Paul Ricard after

failing to qualify in previous round.

Nigel Mansell announces retirement after his car fails at the

British Grand Prix while leading.

Martin Donnelly miraculously escapes death in practice crash at

Jerez.

Alessandro Nannini is injured in a helicopter accident, and never

races in Formula One again.

Ayrton Senna and Alain Prost clash again in Japan, Senna the

controversial champion as both are out of the race after the first

corner.

The 500th Formula One Grand Prix is held in Adelaide.

1991

Nigel Mansell un-retires and returns to Williams.

Mika Hakkinen makes his Formula One debut at Phoenix.

Jordan team make Grand Prix debut. The Jordan 191 is powered by the Ford HB

engine and the team finishes 5th with 13 points in its debut year.

TWR boss Tom Walkinshaw becomes technical director of Benetton, following John

Barnard's departure.

Ayrton Senna starts season with four wins in a row. He rolls in Mexico practice after

trying to take the Peralta corner in sixth gear instead of fifth, and later runs out of fuel in

two consecutive races.

Michael Schumacher makes his Formula One debut at Spa in a Jordan, where he

qualifies an impressive 7th only to retire right at the start of the race. By the next race,

however, he appears driving for Benetton.

Nigel Mansell is disqualified in Portugal after a wheel change fiasco.

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Ayrton Senna slates FIA President Jean-Marie Balestre after clinching the title in Suzuka.

The Australian Grand Prix in Adelaide is stopped after 14 laps due to torrential rain - making it the shortest race in F1 history.

Alain Prost is dropped by Ferrari after criticising the team.

McLaren win their seventh title in eight years while the Honda engine makes it the fifth in a row.

Mercedes-Benz reveal C291 sports car, it is the first step in the German giant's return to top level motor racing.

Triple World Champion Nelson Piquet retires.

Max Mosley is appointed the head of FISA, defeating Jean-Marie Balestre who ends a 13 year tenure.

1992

Williams re-introduce active suspension. The car is often in a race of

its own.

Nigel Mansell wins first five races in a row, setting a new record.

For the first time in Formula One, the safety car is used at the British

GP as a means of allowing the race to continue at a reduced pace in

the event of a serious accident.

Ayrton Senna wins in Hungary, but Nigel is crowned champion giving

Renault its first title.

Mansell also sets a new season win record of nine wins, and retires

again to join American CART racing.

The Hungarian Grand Prix sees the last appearance of the Brabham team.

Michael Schumacher scores his first win at Spa in variable weather conditions.

Giovanna Amati becomes the first women to appear on the entry list for a Formula One Grand

Prix since Lella Lombardi drove for March in the mid seventies. She fails in her attempts to

qualify for the early season races and is replaced by Damon Hill for the Spanish GP.

1967 world champion Denny Hulme dies from an apparent heart attack whilst driving a BMW

M3 in the Bathurst 1000 km touring car race.

Honda withdraws from Formula One.

Ayrton Senna tests Penske-Chevrolet Indy car at America's Firebird Raceway.

1993

FISA is abolished. All motor sport activities now come directly

under the FIA, where Max Mosley is elected to the presidency

unchallenged.

Alain Prost returns to Formula One with Williams, where he is

joined by Williams test driver Damon Hill, son of Graham.

Ayrton Senna wins European Grand Prix at Donington by more

than a minute despite changing conditions. He goes on to take

his fifth consecutive win at Monaco, making six wins in total for

Senna in Monaco.

Damon Hill scores three consecutive wins after retiring from the

lead in earlier races.

Ayrton Senna punches debutante Eddie Irvine in Japan after

disagreement.

McLaren pass Ferrari in Grand Prix wins.

Alain Prost retires as champion, with the most wins, fastest laps, points and second only to Fangio with 4 championships.

James Hunt, 1976 world champion and BBC race commentator, dies from a heart attack at his London home.

Innes Ireland, winner of Team Lotus' first ever Grand Prix, dies from cancer.

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1994

Mercedes-Benz steps up F1 involvement, funding the Sauber team and taking a 25% stake in engine builder Ilmor.

Team Lotus is sold to a court-appointed administrator, the Australian GP would be the teams last race.

Ayrton Senna joins the Williams team and is considered

the safest bet for the championship.

Refueling returns, while traction control and active

suspension are banned.

The blackest weekend of the decade at Imola sees

Rubens Barrichello crash in Friday practice at Imola,

lightly injured; Simtek's Roland Ratzenberger is killed in

the Saturday practice, after crashing at Villeneuve

corner; JJ Lehto and Pedro Lamy crash, sending debris

into the crowd and injuring eight people; and, less than

two laps after the restart, Ayrton Senna is killed after

going off at Tamburello.

Karl Wendlinger is in a coma after crashing at Monaco, leading to rule changes.

Damon Hill wins emotional Spanish GP for Williams, while Michael Schumacher finishes second after spending more than half the

race stuck in fifth gear.

Michael Schumacher overlaps Damon Hill twice during the formation lap of the British GP, then ignores a black flag and eventually

receives a two race ban.

Gerhard Berger breaks long Ferrari victory drought in

Germany, while Jos Verstappen's Benetton bursts into

flame while refuelling. Mika Hakkinen is given a one race

ban for starting an eleven car crash.

Michael Schumacher wins in Belgium only to be

disqualified for an undersize plank which is found to be

too worn.

Damon Hill wins the race of his life in wet Japan to close

up the title battle.

Going into the final race of the season, Michael Schumacher with a one point lead controversially collides with Damon Hill, taking

the two out. Schumacher is the first German world champion.

1995

McLaren begin partnership with the Mercedes-Benz

funded Ilmor engine builder.

Bernie Ecclestone makes it onto the Sunday Times 'rich

list' in 196th place.

Michael Schumacher wins from David Coulthard in Brazil,

but both are disqualified due to 'illegal' fuel. Appeal sees

both reinstated but the teams lose the points.

Nigel Mansell ends his Formula One season with McLaren

after "giving up" during the Spanish GP.

Emotional Jean Alesi wins Canadian Grand Prix - his first

and only GP win.

Damon Hill and Michael Schumacher collide again at the

British Grand Prix fighting for the lead, allowing Johnny

Herbert to take his first GP win.

Owners

Michael Schumacher wins Belgian Grand Prix from 16th on the grid in changing conditions, and once again is

involved in contact with Damon Hill. They will collide, again, in Monza.Michael Schumacher wins his second title, with

Benetton clinching their first and only constructors' title.

Mika Hakkinen is severely injured in a qualifying crash in Australia, which Damon Hill wins by two laps after David

Coulthard crashes into pit wall while leading.

TO BE CONTINUED

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Members are welcome to submit articles. Deadline for submission is the

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The Publisher reserves the right to edit or reject any article.

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The Back Lot Sales and Services for MBCA Members by MBCA Members

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FORMULA 1 CROSS WORD PUZZLE

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1. STATE OF MOVING SWIFTLY

6. TYPE OF SURFACE ON RACE TRACK

7. A COURSE FOR A RACING EVENT

10. TO TURN AT RELATIVELY HIGH SPEEDS

12. DIVERSION/RECREATION

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3. SUIT THAT HELPS TO PREVENT BURNS

4. INDIVIDUALS WHO ASSIST WITH RACE

5. INDIVIDUALS WHO OPERATES A VEHICLE

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6/1/2016

Month Activity Location Contact Contact Information

June

2-Jun Board Meeting M. Redel's Home M. Redel 303-637-0219….mikeredel@outlook.com

4-Jun 50th Wedding Anniversary Holly Haubold's Home H. Haubold hhaubold2001@yahoo.com

5-Jun Car Show Arapahoe Cty College

15-Jun Social /Must RSVP to Lou Pinnochio's L. Rogers 303-466-3372…lou.rogers@comcast.net

25-Jun Paint Mine Drive Castle Rock Safeway Bob Mashburn 303-988-2710..Bob.Mashburn@yahoo.com

July

7-Jul Board Meeting B/N Mashburn's B. Mashburn 303-988-2710…nataliemashburn@yahoo.com

20-Jul Social /Must RSVP to Lou Racines L. Rogers 303-466-3372…lou.rogers@comcast.net

23-Jul Trail Ridge/Grand Lake Drive Scenic Drive Mike Redel 303-637-0219…mikeredel@outlook.com

August

13-Aug Section Picnic TBD Bob Mashburn 303-988-2710..Bob.Mashburn@yahoo.com

17-Aug Social /Must RSVP to Lou Cherry Crest Rest. M. Davison 720-233-7411. mhd539@msh.com

Sept

9-Sep Mesa Verda 4-Corners Road Trip M. Davison 720-233-7411. mhd539@msh.com

21-Sep Social /Must RSVP to Lou Melting Pot L. Rogers 303-466-3372…lou.rogers@comcast.net

Oct

8-Oct Annual Member Meeeting Perfect Landing Rest. M. Davison 720-233-7411. mhd539@msh.com

19-Oct Social /Must RSVP to Lou Golden Europe Rest. L. Rogers 303-466-3372…lou.rogers@comcast.net

22-Oct

Presidents Open House for New

Members TBD N. Mashburn 303-988-2710…nataliemashburn@yahoo.com

Nov

5-Nov 2017 Planing Session Golden Coral Rest. Bob Mashburn 303-988-2710..Bob.Mashburn@yahoo.com

16-Nov Social /Must RSVP to Lou Morrison Inn N. Mashburn 303-988-2710.nataliemashburn@yaho0.com 

Dec

3-Dec Holiday Party Mount Vernon CC M. Townsend diandmaxt@aol.com

10-Dec Zoo Lights/Botanical Garden TBD

The La Junta Track Event scheduled for August 13, 2016, has been cancelled.

2016 Event/Activity Schedule Mile High Section Mercedes Benz Club

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PAINT MINE INTERPRETIVE PARK

CALHAN, COLORADO

JUNE 25, 2016

The Paint Mine Park is a geological wonder located on the plains of Calhan, Colorado. The park contains clay

deposits that are millions of years old and proof of human life dating back 9,000 years. The trails in the park

are relatively easy and for all ages. Note: The park doesn’t allow dogs or bicycles.

Lunch will be at Frankie’s Too! in Colorado Springs after our trip to the park.

We will meet in the Safeway parking lot in Castle Rock (Plum Creek, Exit 181 off of I-25) at 9:00AM on

Saturday, June 25, 2016. Please RSVP to Natalie Mashburn by June 23, 2016 either by phone 303-988-2710 or

via e-mail natalienashburn@yahoo.com.

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This is an absolutely beautiful drive. We will be starting In Longmont, proceed through Estes Park

into Rocky Mountain National Park. We will then proceed through Rocky Mountain National Park,

over Trail Ridge and with our final destination being Grand Lake Lodge for lunch. If you have never

been to the Grand Lake Lodge, it is absolutely beautiful, the food is very good and let’s not forget

the gorgeous views.

TRAIL RIDGE SCENIC DRIVE & GRAND LAKE LODGE

Date: Saturday, July 23, 2016

Meeting Location: Walmart in Longmont – 2514 Main Street; Longmont, CO (Main Street/Highway 66)

There will be a $5.00/Car Event Charge

Make your check payable to MBCA, Mile-High Section,

Send Check & This Form C/O: Mike Redel, 12245 Helena Street; Brighton, CO 80603

Name _________________________ Phone: ______________________ Email: _____________________________ Number Attending _____ for restaurant reservation

Please Reserve Your Spot With: Mike Redel – (303-637-0219) or mikeredel@outlook.com By Monday, July 18, 2016 for Lunch Reservations

TRAIL RIDGE SCENIC DRIVE & GRAND LAKE LODGE

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Trail Ridge, Grand Lake Diaper Drive Outline

July 23, 2016

This will be a Diaper Drive for the Joshua Station Organization. Joshua Station Organization is an organization helping families make the transition from homelessness to a heathy, stable living environment. Please bring a box of diapers to donate. Details will be more specific next month but for now this is an overview of the drive. There will be a $5.00 per car

registration fee. The cut off for registration will be July 16, 2016. Send registration form and fee to Mike Redel. All

contact information is on the form.

We will be meeting on Saturday morning in North Longmont at Highway 66 and Main St. (US 287). The exact meeting

and departure time have not been determined yet. The route is to proceed west through Lyons and on to Estes Park. We

will enter Rocky Mountain National Park to travel over Trail Ridge Road. This is also US Highway 34. The plan will be to

schedule for estimated travel time to destination plus 1.5 hours for stops and site seeing. Due to summertime traffic we

will not travel as a caravan but as individuals with the schedule stated. Each car will be responsible to make it to the

Grand Lake Lodge on time.

There is a $20 per car Park entry fee that is good for the day. Our destination is the Grand Lake Lodge above Grand Lake

Co. for Lunch. This will be scheduled for approx 1 pm.

The return trip is your choice. You can go back over Trail Ridge the way we came, or Drive down to Granby and take US

Highway 40 back to Denver. This route is approximately 125 miles to Denver.

General Information:

Trail Ridge is a beautiful run with many pullouts and parking areas to view the scenery. You will be at high altitude so be

careful to drink plenty of water and not to exert yourself to much in the thin air. There will be summer traffic conditions

so we just have to be patient and enjoy the ride. The road is paved all the way unless construction or repairs are in

progress. Weather can be fickle ranging from high 80’s to snow and all in between. Respect storm clouds, Lightning is a

real danger so use common sense. There is a store on the summit but there is limited parking and I would recommend

not stopping there. There are restrooms along the way for those needs.

We hope to have a MB parking area at the Lodge for us but has not been confirmed yet. This will be a great summer

drive for our members so plan for the date.

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MERCEDES-BENZ JOINT PICNIC

Saturday, August 13, 2016

Time & Location TBD

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You are cordially invited to join members from other regions and sections in a fascinating drive to Mesa Verde National Park and Four Corners Monument.

Your event fee will include Hospitality Socials Friday and Saturday evenings

with snacks and drinks provided plus two event prizes, and Saturday and Sunday morning breakfasts.

Extra expenses to be expected: Discounted hotel room, Friday and Saturday

dinners, Saturday lunch.

ROCKY MOUNTAIN REGIONAL EVENT

SEPTEMBER 9, 10, 11, 2016

MESA VERDE & CORNERS REGIONAL EVENT September 9, 10 & 11, 2016

Please reserve your place. Make your $35 per person event check payable to MBCA, Mile-High

Section and mail it along with this form to:

Michael Davison, 7324 East Fremont Drive, Centennial, CO 80112

For more information email Michael at mhd539@msn.com

Name(s)____________________________________________________________________

Phone______________________________ Email__________________________________

Mailing Address_____________________________________________________________

MBCA Section______________________________________________________________

Number Attending________________ x $35 = ________________ (Due by August 5, 2016)

Please note if you want detailed instructions sent as a PDF, MS-Word file or via US Mail.

This promises to be an interesting and fun event. Please join us. Thank You

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