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BADGER OCT-NOV 2020
Star
MERCEDES-BENZ CLUB OF AMERICA WISCONSIN SECTION
2005 Mercedes SLK 55 AMG
P R ESI DENT ’S MESS A GE
I t’s been a busy time just before
this issue of the Badger Star.
Since the middle of Septem-
ber we’ve had three events; be sure
event ideas and suggestions for
the 2021 event calendar. Have a
suggestion or idea? Please don’t
be shy, contact any board member
bers celebrating membership
milestones and anniversaries in
October and November. They are
all listed in this newsletter.
and read the reviews elsewhere in with your thoughts or suggestions.
this newsletter. I want to thank And I would be remiss if I didn’t
everyone who has participated It’s Election Time! thank each and every member of
in these events, and give special the Wisconsin Section for being
thanks to the folks that organized Ballots for the 2020 Election of a member. It’s you who make this
and/or hosted them: John Led- Directors are sent out to members Section successful. I look forward
bury, Bernd & Christine Kampe, of record as of September 30th, to seeing all of you in person at an
and Kyle & Krista Mahan. per the Wisconsin Section roster upcoming event.
maintained by the MBCA Nation-
Live events continue! al office. If we have your email ad- In Memoriam
dress, you should have received a
The weather is getting cooler and message from the Club’s email ad- I close these remarks on a somber
the leaves are starting to turn, but dress, mbca.wi@gmail.com con- note. Ron Sdun, a member since
that doesn’t mean that Wiscon- taining a link to the online ballot. February 1987, passed away on
sin Section events are winding Others will receive a paper ballot August 4th. Ron was a past board
down. October brings our Con- which must be completed and re- member and served as our mem-
cours, Fall Color Tour and a Fall turned. If you have an email ad- bership director for many years.
Rallye. We will wind up 2020 with dress but prefer a paper ballot, The Section has made a memorial
our Christmas Party and Annual please let me know ASAP. Voting in Ron’s name.
Meeting. will remain open through Novem-
ber 30th, and results will be an- Best Regards,
Check out the complete event cal- nounced at our Christmas Party
endar on page 4. Also look for fre- & Annual Meeting.
quent emails and check the Sec-
tion’s website often for the most Membership Highlights Bruce Hamilton
up-to-date event calendar.
I want to welcome our new mem-
A final word…We are looking for bers and congratulate our mem-
Ne w s L e t t e r Ta b l e o f C o n t e n t s
Cover - 2005 SLK 55 AMG 1 Event Reviews 9
President’s Message 2 National Raffle 10
Club Information 3 MB Concours 11
Club Event Calendar 4 Fall Color / Rallye Event 12
Member Anniversaries 5 Rallye Event Flyer 13
Member Articles 6 Christmas Party Event 14
Newsletter Articles 7 Member Classifieds 15
Event Reviews 8 Club Sponsors 15
Club Sponsors 16
2 BADGER STAR
MEMBER SHIP BENEFITS President
Bruce Hamilton
608-754-6066
Subscription to “The Star”, a bimonthly magazine published by Mer- bruce@bhamiltoncpallc.com
cedes-Benz Club of America
Vice President
Discounted price off a New Mercedes Bernd Kampe
262-492-4441
bkampe0@gmail.com
Discounts on parts, service and accesso-
ries from participating Mercedes-Benz Secretar y
Dealerships Dan Hellenberg
414-839-6995
spatlese44@yahoo.com
15% off parts from the Mercedes-Benz
Classic Center Treasurer
Frank Lubinski
Expert technical advice to help you main- 414-520-2912
tain, service, condition, restore and repair frank_lubinski@sbcglobal.net
your Mercedes-Benz Director & Newsletter Liaison
Kyle Mahan
And best of all, participation in the many events provided by your 262-408-6196
local Mercedes-Benz Club of America kyle.mahan@hotmail.com
Director & Membership Director
CLUB B OAR D MEETINGS Andy Stockhausen
262-782-2286
ajs45@wi.rr.com
Board meetings are held on the second Thursday of every month. Most
meetings are held on-line using GoToMeeting. Attendees call in us- Director
ing a phone, tablet or computer. We encourage participation from our Dick Kusch
members. If you should wish to participate, and receive a invitation for 608-630-1458
kuschrichard@gmail.com
the meeting, please contact Bruce Hamilton at bruce@bhamiltoncpallc.
com or 608-754-6066. Director
John Ledbury
Recommendations for new activities or comments on prior events are 262-422-7715
always welcome. jaled80@yahoo.com
Past President
NEWSLETTER SUBMISSIONS Nancy Pearson
262-782-7960
nancypearson431@gmail.com
Would you like your Mercedes on the cover of the newsletter? We
hope so and are looking for member submissions of their cars Webmaster
Jim Loseke
for future newsletters. All we need is high resolution photos and 920-412-5822
make/model information. jimloseke@charter.net
Or do you have club event photos, an event write-up, a journey Midwest R egional Director
Jason Burton
article or an advertisement (business or member for sale/to buy) 312-224-1787
for the next newsletter? jasonburton@thejohnhancock.com
Please send information to Newsletter Editor
Bailey Hansen
Kyle Mahan or Bailey Hansen bailey.r.hansen@gmail.com
(contact information on the
right side of the page) by No-
vember 15, 2020 to be consid-
ered for the December 2020/
January 2021 newsletter.
BADGER STAR 3
WISCONSIN SECTION CLUB EV ENTS
Date Type Event - Location Host - Contact Information
Oct. 4 Car Show MB Concours & Milestone Reception Bruce & Deb Hamilton
Social Beloit Club - Beloit, Wis bruce@bhamiltoncpallc.com / 608-754-6066
Oct. 10 Tour Fall Mercedes Color Tour Bernd & Christine Kampe
Social Mirror Lake State Park - Baraboo, Wis bkampe0@gmail.com / 262-534-5644
Oct. 24 Rallye Fall Rallye Dean & Nancy Pearson
Social Hartland Wisconsin Area nancypearson431@gmail.com / 262-782-7960
Dec. 6 Dining Christmas Party & Annual Meeting Kyle & Krista Mahan
Social Golden Mast - Okauchee Lake, Wis kyle.mahan@hotmail.com / 262-408-9196
Feb ‘21 Dining Valentine’s Drive-to-Dine Bruce & Deb Hamilton
TBD Tour Tbd bruce@bhamiltoncpallc.com / 608-754-6066
Mar ‘21 Dining Fish Fry Friday Tbd
TBD Social Tbd Tbd
*ALERT* Due to the ongoing impact of the Coronavirus Pandemic all events and dates
are subject to change. Please check the club website (wisconsin.mbca.org), the club
Facebook page (facebook.com/mbcawi) and your email inbox for updates on events.
All events will be held in compliance with state recommendations and guidelines.
EV ENT IDE A SUBMISSIONS
If you have any ideas or suggestions for Drive-to-Dine, Tech Ses-
sion, Concours, Rallye or Social Event venues or other events, please
don’t hesitate to contact Bruce Hamilton or any other board member.
We are always looking for feedback and opinions from our members on
events or other club related business. Contact information for all board
members is listed on page 3 of this newsletter.
For the most current Event List visit our Website or Facebook Page
wisconsin.mbca.org facebook.com/mbcawi
4 BADGER STAR 2020 Over-the-Hoan Event
OCT-NOV MILESTONE ANNI VER SAR IES
Member Associate Years Member Associate Years
Adam Swanson 5 Allan Wolfmeyer Caroline Wolfmeyer 20
Willie Woods 10 James Luetzow Debra Luetzow 30
Janet Ehlers 15 Lyle VanDer Wyst Donna Wyst 30
Paul Roth 20
NEW CLUB MEMB ER S
Member Associate Member Associate
Michael Stoehlker Susan Napholz Agostino Azzarello
Richard Witz Eugene Gremler Patricia Gremler
Donna Logisz
OCT-NOV ANNI VER SAR IES
Member Associate Years Member Associate Years
Daniel Hamilton 1 Terry Wesenberg 9
Marty Challenger 1 Patrick Gaitens 11
Walter Neumann 1 Paul Sachs 11
Blake Griffin 1 Richard Kusch Nancy Kusch 12
Eric Schwarzenberger 1 Sue Jonas Steve Jonas 13
Chaz Bartucz 1 Daniel Kolasinski Louise Kolasinski 14
Deborah Beck 2 Charles Candiano Darrell Hobson 14
Wayne Schroeder 6 Karl Buddenhagen 17
Jim Maderski 6 Janice Strampe Michael Strampe 17
Timothy Cooper 6 Ronald Wojnar 22
Hennadiy Nechval 7 Douglas Kloth 27
Ronald Lock 7 Eric Lusty Louise Lusty 29
Dean Hoppe Lisa Hoppe 8 Mark Mayer Kathleen Mayer 29
Andrew Opicka Elise Opicka 8 W Collins Max Collins 33
Lora Hyler 9
2020 Over-the-Hoan Event Registration BADGER STAR 5
Photos of the 2021 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Sedan
UN F O R G E T TA B L E AWA R D
M
any know that my wife Milwaukee GermanFest. It was our home.
Nancy and I have been a lot of work for the club vol- Thank you, Mr. Stachel.
members of the MBCA unteers and many members and
for over forty years, but there are family stepped up to lend a hand.
others that have been involved Nancy and I enjoyed doing things
longer. As we’ve participated in that our children, Lynn and Eric,
the club there have been numer- could be included in. They grew
ous awards granted us, whether up with the club and were teen-
for Rallyes or other driving com- agers at this time. However, they
petitions, etc. There are several had been involved in all the Ger-
that remain unforgettable to us. manFest car shows over the years
One of those unforgettable and were part of the volunteer
awards came unexpectedly in crew.
1999. It was hand made by mem- Albrecht Stachel decided to pres-
ber, Albrecht Stachel of Brooklyn ent our family this very special
Motoren Werke. At the time the award for family participation.
club had done about ten years Besides being beautifully hand
of successful M-B Car Shows at crafted, it is unique and at 10lbs.
the heaviest award we have ever
received. It has a special place in Photo/Article Courtesy of Dean Pearson
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NEW MER CEDES -B ENZ 2021 E-CL A SS
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hile the Mercedes-Benz
brand offers enduring
quality, each year also
brings innovation to the lineup.
This year one model to watch
is the new 2021 Mercedes-Benz
E-Class Sedan. This midsize
four-door seats five passengers in
premium comfort and includes
13.1 cubic feet of trunk space.
The 2021 E-Class Sedan will be
available in two engine options (a
2.0-liter inline 4-turbo rated for
255 hp and 273 lb-ft of torque and
a 3.0-liter inline-6 turbo offering
up to 363 hp and 369 lb-ft). The new styling features. The new cial intelligence voice-controlled
EQ Boost on the E 450 4MATIC E-Class has picked up AMG body multimedia system, and smart-
delivers an additional 21 hp. The cladding highlights and also has phone integration with Apple
2021 E-Class will come with a a redesigned front featuring a CarPlay and Android Auto. For
nine-speed automatic transmis- chrome-pin grille. Both the head- drivers who want to take some
sion and have an electronically lights and the tail lights have been of the worry out of daily driving,
limited top speed of 130 mph. tweaked: there are standard LEDs features like Blind Spot Assist,
While that’s not enough to take in the front, and redesigned tail active breaking assistance, and
out on the Autobahn (at least not lamps in the rear. Drivers who en- distraction notifications come
and have the maximum amount joy customizing can also choose standard. Adaptive cruise con-
of fun) it’s more than enough to from several wheel options. trol, parking assistance, and more
be confident on any WI road. are available.
In the interior, comfort and ca-
While power under the hood pability come standard. The 2021 While we’d never suggest turning
can be a key feature of a Mer- E-Class offers digital readouts in your classic Mercedes-Benz, if
cedes-Benz, the 2021 E-Class including a 12.3” digital instru- you are looking for a new midsize
is also marked by some elegant ment cluster, the MBUX artifi- daily driver with some head-turn-
ing features (and good looks) the
2021 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Se-
dan may be worth checking out.
Look for this model to begin ar-
riving at Mercedes-Benz dealer-
ships nationwide this fall.
Article by Bailey Hansen
BADGER STAR 7
2020 OKTOBERFEST REVIEW
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e had 16 MB Club Then, Bavarian and Schwabian
members at this year’s dancers and band performed.
Oktoberfest event at Photo/Article Courtesy of Bernd Kampe
the Schwabenhof. No entrance
fees and no charge for tables. We
watched the Spielmanzug drum
and bugle corps play, followed by a
traditional Oktoberfest keg tapping
ceremony with free bier.
AR IENS ART ON WHEELS R EV IEW
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ent to Road America for were roughly 650 HP cars. GT cars was the radar gun that reads out at
the Vintage Races with have had the benefit of 50 years of the top of the billboard: it showed
Dick Diercksmeier. The development, and they routinely this aging F1 car doing 184 MPH
second to last race was a group of turn 2:03 laps. So here’s a 25 year down the middle straightaway into
6 open wheelers, some with V8 old F1 car, looking incredibly fast, turn 5. Pretty damn fast for an ag-
engines, and two older Formula 1 doing 1:58 laps! But the real kicker ing race car.....
cars. I saw the Blue Benneton F1
car run here a couple of years ago,
it was incredibly fast next to every-
thing else on the track.
When Dick and I were at the track
last time, I had timed the GT cars
running laps at 2 min 3 seconds,
2:03. I would say very fast cars
since the Can Am cars of the 60’s
Photo/Article Courtesy of Jerome Zajicek
did 2:12 at a race pace, and those
DR I VE-OVER-THE-HOAN R EVIEW
T
his was a great driving and Sunday lunch meals and their tap bers enjoyed their German meals--
charity event for all four of beers were half price for seniors rouladen, kassler ripchen (smoked
our state’s German car clubs over age 55, inside the Bavarian pork chops), knackwurst, spaetzle,
which participated. Our MBCA Bierhaus’ restaurant. Chris & I, red cabbage, and sauerkraut.
Club had 18 cars in this event with along with other MB club mem-
members from the Chicagoland
MB Club joining us.
All of the registration fees and oth-
er donated funds will be given to
the Milwaukee Area Hunger Task
Force. Between all the Porsche/
Mercedes-Benz/Audi/BMW clubs
we raised over $5,900!
Photo/Article Courtesy of Bernd Kampe
8 BADGER STAR
DR I VE-OVER-THE-HOAN R EVIEW
COMEDY COR NER THANK Y OU R ECOGNI TI ON
STEER ING OP TIONS
T
he club gave a special Thank You Recognition and crafted glass
displays to Kyle
and Krista Mah-
an for their recent efforts
hosting club events. Ber-
nd Kampe awarded the
gifts at the Over-the-
Hoan-Event held at the
Bavarian Bierhaus. The
Mahan’s were appreca-
tive and very honored by Photo Courtesy of Dean Pearson
the club’s gesture. BADGER STAR 9
10 BADGER STAR
MB CONCOUR S & MILESTONE R ECEP TION OCT 4, 2020
Join the Wisconsin Section for a concours and membership milestone regontition event on Octobter 4th at the
Beloit Club in Beloit Wisconsin. As the “Show & Glow by the Lake” concours changed to a biannaul event the
Wisconsin Section with be hosting our own concours event. In additional to the concours, we will also be cele-
brating club member major milestones and awarding pins to the members that are able to make it in-person to
the event.
Event Details:
Event - “Mercedes-Benz Concours and Milestone Reception”
Food - Beloit Clubs Standard Tavern or Scratch Bar
Date - Oct 4th at 12:00 - 4:00
**** ALL SHOW CAR S MUST BE IN PL ACE BY 11:30 AM ****
Location - Beloit Club - 2327 S Riverside Dr, Beloit, WI 53511
RSVP - By October 1st to Bruce Hamilton by email (bruce@bhamiltoncpallc.com) or phone (608-754-
6066), registration is limited to the first 30 cars
Additional Information and a Map will be emailed out prior to the event for everyone that RSVPs
BADGER STAR 11FA LL COLOR TO UR O CT 10, 2020
Jerry Zajicek and Bernd Kampe are planning our MB Club’s fall color tour for Saturday, Oct 10th.
We will all meet at 12:00 noon at the Wollersheim Winery, 7876 State Road 188, near Prairie du Sac.
This historic and award-winning winery overlooks the Wisconsin River. We will have a light lunch
at their Bistro. They are not doing any tours now, but you can visit their wine gift shop if you like
(must wear a mask due to Dane County rules). https://www.wollersheim.com/bistro/
Afterwards, we will begin our driving tour to Mirror Lake State Park on several scenic fall color
roads. We will drive by the state-owned and restored Seth Peterson Cottage (www.sethpeterson.org),
which overlooks Mirror Lake State Park. It was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in 1958, a year be-
fore his death. The cottage is currently closed
to visitor tours due to the virus. A state of
Wisconsin Park sticker is required if you stop
to park, but not if just driving through.
Afterwards, you can drive back home on any
route you choose.
Please call/text message Bernd Kampe at 262-
492-4441 or email bkampe0@gmail.com by Oct
5th if you will be joining us on this unique fall
color tour.
FA L L R A L LY E O C T 2 4 , 2 0 2 0
Starting Point: Nixon Park (175 E. Park Ave.) in Hartland, Wis. Meet in the parking lot.
Check-In begins at 12:01 PM
Driver’s Meeting at 12:28 PM;
First car out at 1:00 PM.
This is a GIMMICK RALLYE. Drivers will be required to track their distance and answer questions
for scoring purposes.
$12/car entry fee. MBCA-Wisconsin Section members with one driver and one navigator will be eli-
gible for the traveling trophy
The Rallye will be followed by dinner at 5:30 PM at Water Street Brewery, 3191 Golf Road, Delafield.
Refreshments will be available upon arrival!
Deadline to register is Wednesday, October 21, 2020. Make checks for entry fee payable to MB-
CA-Wisconsin Section and mail to: Dean & Nancy Pearson, 870 Golden Meadow Ct., Brookfield, WI
53045. Email nancypearson431@gmail.com or call 262-782-7960 to RSVP in advance.
All participants will be required to sign a waiver (see registration sheet to the right) before partici-
pating in the Rallye.
12 BADGER STARFALL RALLYE
MBCA-WI SECTION Sat. Oct 24th, 2020
Rallye is open to other car clubs. (Quantity may be limited depending on response.)
Starting point: Nixon Park (175 E Park Ave) in Hartland, WI
Directions: From I-94, take Hwy 83 North towards Hartland. Go east on Capitol Dr.
Follow Park Ave (across the river) to Nixon Park. Meet in Parking Lot.
Registration begins at 12:01pm. Drivers Meeting at 12:20pm. First Car out approx.
12:45pm. This is a Distance and Gimmick rallye.
There will be an opportunity for a rest stop during the rallye route.
Dinner is at: 5:30pm at Water Street Brewery Lake Country. 3191 Golf Rd. Delafield.
Refreshments upon arrival
If you are coming for the dinner only, it’s in the shopping center NE of the Hwy 83 and
I-94 intersection in the area with the KOHL’S store.
Registration Deadline is Monday Oct. 19 th.
Make Check Payable to MBCA WI SECTION. Mail Check and Reservation to:
Car Registration Fee $12.00 Dean & Nancy Pearson
Dinner will be separate checks. 870 Golden Meadow Ct
Brookfield, WI 53045
We need the info below from you: 262-782-7960 262-784-3198 fax
Nancypearson431@gmail.com
Entrant Names: ________________________________________________________
Email Address: ___________________________________ Cell Ph _______________
I/we are participating in this event for my/our own pleasure and will be fully responsible at all times for
my car and passengers. I release MBCA-Wisconsin Section from all liabilities for any act, thing or event
that may transpire during or by reason of holding this event.
Signatures: ____________________________ ____________________________
Note: Anyone may compete and win. Only MBCA-WI Section members with one driver and one navigator
(max) are eligible for the MBCA-WI travelling trophy.MB C A CHR I STMA S PA R T Y DE C 6, 2020 Join us Sunday, December 6th for our Christmas Party and Annual Meeting. We will be having a won- derful Champagne Brunch in the beauty of the Golden Mast. Enjoy great food, holiday cheer and gemütlichkeit while a slide show recaps all of our 2020 events. Event Details: Event - “Christmas Party and Annual Meeting” Date - Sunday December 6th, 2020, 10:30 AM - 2:00 PM Location - Weissgerber’s Golden Mast Inn, W349 N5293 Lacy’s Lane, Okauchee, WI 53069 Cost - $40 per person Food - Champagne Brunch (Details below) RSVP - RSVP by Dec 1st to Kyle Mahan at kmahan.mbca@icloud.com or 262-408-9196 Champagne Br unch Includes: - One glass of champagne and standard beverages (coffee-tea-milk-juice) included - Fresh bakery/fruit - Bagels, lox & cream cheese - Pasta & omelet station - Scrambled eggs & pan-fried potatoes - Smoked bacon and sausage - Sliced ham - Smoked turkey breast - New York strip roast - Waffles - Peel & eat shrimp & cheese blintzes - Dessert buffet with sundae bar The banquet room’s bar will be open with full beverage service. Please enjoy all beverages responsibly. 14 BADGER STAR
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