Euro Auto Festival BMW Plant Greenville, SC October 19th

September 2012
Volume #11 No. 9
Plan Now for October 7th Concourse
in Gainesville
www.ngjc.us
P.O. Box 1234
Gainesville, GA 30503
NGJC Slalom is Sunday, September 16th
Euro Auto Festival BMW Plant
Greenville, SC October 19th – 21st
Fall Drive Set For Sunday, October 28th
Join us on the web!
PRESIDENT’S
CORNER
Greetings to all. Nancy
and I hope you are having
a fantastic Summer.
Our recent drive up to
Amicalola Falls was one
of the best. Not only did
we enjoy the drive but
the buffet lunch at the
lodge was at its typical
best–followed by a snake
show by one of the park
rangers. I continue to be
amazed that more of our
club members don’t come
out for these drives. They
are really missing some
great times and company.
There is still plenty more
to do this year as the
weather turns cooler and
more comfortable. The
All British Car Show in
Norcross is September
8th and it may, or not
be passed by the time
this newsletter posts.
Dick Maurys Fall slalom
races are scheduled
for September 16th at
Chicopee Agricultural
Center in Gainesville and
these events are always a
lot of fun to drive or just
watch.
As most of you know
we are now closing in on
our biggest event of the
year; our annual Concours
dElegance scheduled
for October 7th at the
Chattahoochee Country
Club in Gainesville. Believe
me, this is one event you
(and family) do not want
to miss. Please look for the
article in this newsletter.
If you are planning on
attending PLEASE send us
your registration forms as
soon as you can. Last year
Continued on page 2
Euro Auto Festival
BMW Plant Greenville, SC
October 19th – 21st
Submitted by Dave Kirkman
This is the seventeenth year that this annual gathering
of European automobiles has been held at the BMW
plant just North of Greenville, SC on I-85. The EURO,
as it has come to be called, is the largest gathering of
European marques in the Southeast. The BMW plant
serves as the perfect host and background with over
four hundred cars displayed on their grounds. This
year’s featured marque, for the first time, is Mercedes
Benz. British cars, and Jaguar in particular, have always
been a prominent part of the show. Friday, October
19th, will feature plant tours and lectures on various
car subjects. Saturday, October 20th, is the EURO with a
banquet following and Sunday morning has a fun rally.
Complete information about the EURO and the Embassy
Suites in Greenville that serves as the host hotel, is at
www.euroautofestival.com The web site also has on line
registration.
Fall Drive Set For
Sunday, October 28th
Submitted by Dave Kirkman
Mark your calendars for our annual Fall Drive that will
be on Sunday, October 28th this year. Fall is always a
spectacular time of the year to get our Jags out as the
weather will be cooler and the fall foliage should be at
its peak. Final plans are still being made with complete
details in the October newsletter.
Welcome New Members
Paul and Patricia Iaffaldano of Marietta, Allen and
Lola Bradley of Landrum, SC, and Joseph and Linda
Gondolfo of Sandy Springs and Billy and Frances Veal of
Sandersville. Also, welcome back returning member
Bill Collins of Suwanee.
NGJC Slalom is Sunday, September 16th
Submitted by John Baxa
Once again the fall NGJC slalom looks at competition that shows only slim margins
separating the leaders in a few of the classes that are still open to claims by the quick.
As of this writing, Dick Maury’s 38.917 second record still stands as the best time this
year for the Green Bomb but Jim O’Dell is only .664 seconds back in the same car in
Class H – the ‘71 green E-Type FHC. Also, Jim only needs to trim a few tenths from his
time in the XJ6 to get into award territory.
Not only can you see some exciting runs by these experienced drivers, you can
participate, too. It’s more fun than you would think to navigate the cones over three
circuits. You don’t even have to push the limit, just try to have fun driving your Jaguar
through some turns all in the confines of a large parking lot!
This is our fall slalom. $10.00 to JCNA members and only $20.00 to nonmembers. Orientation and walk-through in the morning and time trials start late
morning.
Fall Slalom
Sunday, September 16, 2012, Training school, 10:00 am
Chicopee Woods Agricultural Center
1855 Calvary Church Rd., Gainesville, GA 30501
Directions
From Atlanta: proceed north on I-85, then bear left on I-985. Take exit
No. 16 and at the end of the exit ramp turn right (east) on Hwy. 53. Go .3
(three tenths) miles to the 2nd traffic light. Turn left on HWY 13 North.
Go .1 (one tenth) mile to the first traffic light. Turn right onto Poplar Springs
Road and go 1.4 miles, turning left onto Poplar Springs Church Road (Poplar
Springs Baptist Church is at the intersection). Go .6 (six tenths) miles, turn left
onto Calvary Church Road (large brick house and Chicopee Ag Center sign are
at intersection) and follow this 1.4 miles to the Chicopee Ag Center. Turn right
into Chicopee Woods Ag Center. Slalom location is in the parking lot on the
immediate right.
Jaguars For Sale
President’s Letter continued from front cover
we had 60 cars on the field including two of the rarest
E-Types in the country. Patty Engelhorn, our club Vice
President and Concours Chairman has been working
hard to make this a great event. I cant wait!
Pat
Looks like Roy is at it again!
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95 xjs with 58,000 miles
on it. I paid 19,000 for
it in 2004, and have put
10,000 trouble free miles
on it.
The only problem
occurred recently when
some squirrels stored
acorns it the left blower
motor and when I turned
on the blower it broke some of the fins off the, well-squirrel cage! Auto cool has quoted me 700 to repair it. I will
take $10,500 for the car. It has Michelin xvg tires and is maroon with camel leather interior. I love the car, but as
you can tell 10,000 miles in 8 years, I just don’t drive it. It comes with a Jaguar car cover.
Thanks, Marc Smith, 404 822 9253
1989 Jaguar XJS
Convertible V-12 - $10200
(Decatur)
Well maintained garagekept Jaguar convertible
with 64K miles. Great
combination of white on
blue with blue canvas
top. Comes with original
Dayton wire wheels,
newer tires, over $8,500 in restoration in the last year. Including new steering rack, new hoses, new power steering
pump, new brakes, rotors and calipers all around, 60,000 mile service was completed. All work by Jaguar expert.
Heated and pneumatic lumbar support seats, power roof, AM/FM/Cassette, fog lights with Jaguar covers, spare tire
with cover, built-in cellular phone with hands-free operation, trip computer, outstanding condition inside
and out. $10,200 Call 404-247-9404 (day) or 404-315-0302(evening).
Officers
2012 NGJC Calendar
Submitted by Dave Kirkman
January
21 – An Evening with
Hennessy Jaguar
Sponsor: Pat Harmon
Location: Hennessy Jaguar
Gwinnett
February
11 – Valentine’s Party
Time: 12 Noon
Sponsor: Dave Kirkman
Location: Mamba Jamba,
Windward Pkwy
March
9-14 – JCNA Annual Meeting
&
2012 JCNA Western States
Meet
Location: Phoenix, AZ
10-11 – Amelia Island
Concours Weekend
Sponsor: N/A
Location: Amelia Island, FL
14-18 – Atlanta International
Car Show
Location: Georgia World
Congress Center, Atlanta
18 – Spring Slalom
Sponsor: Dick Maury
Location: Chicopee Ag Center,
Gainesville, GA
24 – First Spring Drive
Sponsor: Dave Kirkman
Location: TBD
31 – Rain Date for First
Spring Drive
April
8 – Easter
21 – Second Spring Drive
Sponsor: Dave Kirkman
Location: TBD
28-29 – Walter Mitty
Speedfest
Triumph vs. MG
Sponsor: HSR/Classic
Motorsports
Location: Road Atlanta,
Braselton, GA
29 – Rain Date for Second
Spring Drive
May
12 – British Motor Car Day
Location: Berry College,
Rome, GA
13 – Mother’s Day
June
2 – Wolf Mountain Winery
Drive
Sponsor: Dave Kirkman
Location: Wolf Mt. Winery,
Dahlonega, GA
6-10 - MG 2012 National
Meet
Sponsor: Peachtree MG Club
Location: Dillard, GA
16 – Jags ‘n Friends Annual
Picnic
Sponsor: Brian Hernan
Location: TBD
17 – Father’s Da02
July
13-15 – Highlands Motoring
Festival, Highlands, N.C.
19-22 – Carolina Jaguar Club
Concourse Overnight Trip
Location: Little Switzerland,
NC
August
4 – Tech Session at Marvin
Sikes’
Location: Sikes Home, Duluth
18 – Summer Drive
Sponsor: Dave Kirkman
Location: TBD
25 – Rain Date for Summer
Drive
September
1-3 Labor Day Weekend
8 – British Car Fayre
Sponsor: British-American
Business Group
Location: Norcross, GA
16 – Fall Slalom
Sponsor: Dick Maury
Location: Chicopee Ag Center,
Gainesville, GA
October
7 – NGJC Concours
d’Elegance
Sponsor: Pat Englehorn
Location: Gainesville, GA
19-21 Euro Auto Festival
Location: BMW Plant, Greer,
SC
28 – Fall Drive
Sponsor: Dave Kirkman
Location: TBD
November
3-4 – Hilton Head Island
Concours Weekend
Location: Hilton Head, SC
10 – NGJC Annual Business
Meeting
Time: 10:00 AM
Location: TBD
22-25 – Thanksgiving
Weekend
December
16 – Christmas Party
Sponsor: TBD
Location: TBD
President
Pat Harmon
[email protected]
678-450-6728
Secretary
John Hollier
[email protected],
770-781-5103
Vice President
Pat Englehorn
404-371-9782
Vice President for
Editor: John Baxa
770-642-7535
Activities
Dave Kirkman
[email protected]
770-886-7435
VP-Membership
John Baxa
[email protected]
770-642-7535
Treasurer
Roy Cleveland
770-538-0858
[email protected]
The Old Rallymaster
Dave Kirkman
770 886-7435
Webmaster
Dick Maury
[email protected]
[email protected]
Newsletter:
John C. Yates
770-516-0296
[email protected]
Member-at-large
George Haldayne
770-949-9779
[email protected]
Deadline for
Newsletter
Articles and
Advertisments
is the
26th of the prceeding
month.
All submissions
are nonbinding and
subject to
approval.
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Plan Now for October 7th Concourse in Gainesville
Submitted by Patty Englehorn
Time is running short for registering your car in our
10th annual Concours d’Elegance on October 7th.
Registrations forms can be found both at the end of this
newsletter or at the North Georgia Jaguar Club website.
The deadline for registration is September 17th, two
weeks before the show. Don’t forget that the brunch is
free for two people per car, and $26 per guest. Also,
there will be a Dutch treat dinner the evening before
the show, and members are encouraged to attend.
Contact Roy Cleveland or Pat Harmon if you would like
to go. Their numbers are listed below. Directions to the
Country Club are also at the end of this article.
LOCATION AND SCHEDULE:
The NGJC’s 2012 Concours d’Elegance will be held
Sunday, October 7th at the Chattahoochee Country Club
in Gainesville, Georgia. The Chattahoochee Country
Club is located on Lake Lanier just off Highway 60
which connects Gainesville and Dahlonega (www.
chattahoocheecountryclub.com). The club’s address
is 3000 Club Drive NW, Gainesville, GA 30506. Their
phone number is 770-536-4461. The schedule for the
day is as follows:
9:00 am – 11:00 am -- Arrival of cars. Please visit the
registration desk and you will be given an information
packet.
11:30 pm – 1:00 pm – Brunch.
1:00 pm – Rags down.
1:00 pm – 2:30 pm -- Judging of cars. Download the
rule books and judging guides at www.jcna.com
calling the hotel at 770-532-3396. Be sure to ask for the
3:30 pm – 4:30 pm -- Presentation of awards at the pool North Georgia Jaguar Club rate. Your contact person is
pavilion.
Maryanne Hendricks. The hotel address is 1735 Browns
BRUNCH:
Bridge Rd, Gainesville, GA 30501, behind the Longhorn
The brunch, sponsored by Hennessy Jaguar, will be
Steak House. Note: The hotel will provide water and a
available in the clubhouse for our members and
hose for those who wish to wash their car.
Concours entrants in a private dining room facing the
To reach the country club from this point:
lake. The Club dress code requires “Club Casual” which
Right turn onto Browns Bridge Rd, turn left onto
is essentially a collared shirt for men and equivalent
E.E.Butler Parkway and drive 4.1 miles. Note: the
for ladies. For JCNA members who enter a car in the
street changes names from E.E. Butler to Green St
Concours there will be no charge for brunch for you
and then to GA 60/Thompson Bridge. Look for the
and one guest. Additional guests may have brunch by
sign for the Chattahoochee Country Club on the left
paying the club’s brunch charge of $26.00. All service
and turn left onto Club Drive. Stay on Club Drive
charges and taxes are included in the brunch fee.
for a couple of miles to the end of the road to the
THE SHOW:
Clubhouse. The parking for the Concours is on the
right side after you enter the Club grounds.
The Concours will be held in a reserved lot next to the
clubhouse. This will be an officially sanctioned JCNA
SATURDAY EVENING:
event and scores will count toward national standings.
All registrants are cordially invited to join our club
Vehicles entered in Champion, Driven, or Special classes members on Saturday evening October 6th for a Dutch
will be judged. Cars may also be entered as Display Only. treat dinner at Scott’s on the Square in downtown
During judging, all cars are to be initially presented in
Gainesville (www.scottsonthesquare.com). Please let us
“closed fashion,” with factory-delivered accessories
know how many will be in your group so that we will
(e.g. license plate holders, tool kits, overmat etc.)
be able to make reservations accordingly. For dinner
displayed outside the car.
reservation by Email or phone contact the following:
Pat Harmon Chief Judge, [email protected], cell
HOTEL:
For all of our registrants who will be staying overnight,
phone 678-677-4954 or Roy Cleveland, Registration,
we have arranged a special rate of $94 per night at the
[email protected], cell phone 404-218-9717.
Hilton Garden Inn downtown Gainesville, Georgia (www. The address for Scott’s is 110 Main St SW, Gainesville,
hiltongardeninn.com). Please make reservations by
Ga. 30501 and their phone number is 770-536-1111.
If you have any questions please contact us at any of the following emails or numbers: Patty Engelhorn [email protected], Concours Chair, 404-229-1153;
Roy Cleveland [email protected], Registrations, 404-218-9717; Pat Harmon [email protected], Chief Judge, 678-677-4954.
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Plan Now for October 7th Concourse in Gainesville
Submitted by Patty Englehorn
DIRECTIONS:
VIA I-85 South to Gainesville Georgia
1. I-85 south to exit 137 Jefferson/Gainesville head north to
Gainesville on Highway 129. Highway 129 merges with
Hwy. 60 (Brenau Univ. & P.O. on right)
2. Continue following the signs for Hwy. 60 North toward
Dahlonega (Hwy. 129 & 60 diverge in front of the First
Baptist Church) until you reach Thompson Bridge (about
3 miles from downtown)
3. After crossing Thompson Bridge, continue through the
first red light and look for the first left turn (one-quarter
mile) which is Club Drive (there is a country club sign at
this turn)
4. Turn left onto Club Drive and continue for a couple of
miles to the end of the road to the Clubhouse – our
parking is on the right side after you enter the Club
grounds
VIA I-85 TRAVELING North on I-85 toward
Gainesville
1. Bear left onto I-985
2. Continue north on I-985 to Exit No. 22 (approx. 22 miles)
3. Take Exit No. 22 and turn left at the end of the exit ramp
onto Hwy. 129
4. Continue 1.8 miles into Gainesville where Hwy. 129
merges with Hwy. 60 (Brenau Univ. & P.O. on right)
5. Continue following the signs for Hwy. 60 North toward
Dahlonega (Hwy. 129 & 60 diverge in front of the First
Baptist Church) until you reach Thompson Bridge (about
3 miles from downtown)
6. After crossing Thompson Bridge, continue through the
first red light and look for the first left turn (one-quarter
mile) which is Club Drive (there is a country club sign at
this turn)
7. Turn left onto Club Drive and continue for a couple of
miles to the end of the road to the Clubhouse – our
parking is on the right side after you enter the Club
grounds
VIA GA 400 going through Gainesville
1. Proceed north on GA 400 to Exit No. 17 (26 miles from
Perimeter Mall Exit)
2. Take Exit 17 & turn right at the end of the exit ramp onto
Hwy. 306 East
3. Follow Hwy. 306 for 1 mile to an intersection with Hwy.
369 and continue through the intersection for 7 miles to
the intersection with Hwy. 53
4. Turn right onto Hwy. 53 and continue into Gainesville
(about 10 miles). Before the next turn you will pass a
Chili’s (on right). After passing Chili’s, continue for about
one-half mile to an intersection with Pearl Nix Pkwy and
continue through Pearl Nix to the 2nd red light which is
Washington St
5. Turn left onto Washington St. and continue for about
one-half mile to an intersection with St. Paul’s Methodist
Church on the left
6. Turn left at the church onto Hwy. 60 and continue through
Gainesville to Thompson Bridge which is about 3 miles
(landmarks you will pass in order: Post Office, First
Baptist Church, Publix)
7. Cross Thompson Bridge and continue through the first red
light and look for the first left turn (one-quarter mile)
which is Club Drive (there is a country club sign at this
turn)
8. Turn left onto Club Drive and continue for a couple of
miles to the end of the road to the Clubhouse – our
parking is on the right side after you enter the Club
grounds
VIA GA 400 avoiding Gainesville (i.e., back roads)
1. Proceed north on GA 400 to Exit No. 17 (26 miles from
Perimeter Mall Exit)
2. Take Exit 17 & turn right at the end of the exit ramp onto
Hwy. 306 East
3. Follow Hwy. 306 for 1 mile to an intersection with Hwy.
369 and continue through the intersection for 7 miles to
the intersection with Hwy. 53
4. Take a slight right onto Hwy 53 (Dawsonville Hwy) and
continue for 4.9 miles to an intersection with Sardis Rd
(There is a traffic light at the intersection and a gasoline
station)
5. Turn left on Sardis Rd. and continue for 1.4 miles to a stop
sign at an intersection with Allison Rd. (Note Sardis bears
right at approx. 0.4 miles)
6. Turn left on Sardis Rd. and continue for 0.5 mile past
Chestatee High School on the left to Antioch Campground
Rd
7. Turn right onto Antioch Campground and continue for
1.1 mile to the stop sign at the intersection with East Lake
Drive
8. Turn left on East Lake Dr. and continue for 1.5 miles to the
stop sign intersection with Club Drive
9. Turn right on Club Drive and continue for 0.5 mile to the
Chattahoochee Country Club.
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Summer Drive To Amicalola Falls Well Attended Again This Year
Submitted by Dave Kirkman
Friday it was supposed to rain. It didn’t. Saturday it was not supposed to rain. Well,
it did but just a little. A short shower had everyone putting the tops up but they were
back down as we started the back roads drive to Amicalola Falls. John Hoffman had
helped me do a pre-drive earlier in the week and that proved to be a good thing as
we found road construction that required a short change in plans. Ivan and Myrna
Ruiz helped lead the gang again as we headed out. The rain shower left the roads
a little damp but the air much cooler for a very pleasant drive. Kathy Cundiff and
A.J. Thomas; Phil and Karen Ditrolio; Ron Jansen; Pat and Nancy Harmon; George
Haldane, John and Judy Hoffmann; John Hollier; Guy Huffman and Mary Lynn King;
Bob and Linda Ray; Ivan, Myrna and Christina Ruiz; Joe Newell and his granddaughter
joined us for lunch at the Lodge. The sun was out for a very pleasant drive as we all
head for home.
Getting that concours shine going
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We want you with your car(s) on the NGJC website
Submitted by John C. Yates
Please plan on having your picture taken with your car at the upcoming North Georgia
Concours. We would like to have as many club members with their cars as we can get.
No worries if you don’t want your privacy compromised. You can opt to remain
anonymous. For the rest of you here is a start bio for you to fill out and bring with you
to the concours. Come on it will be fun!
YOUR NAME:
YOUR CAR’S MODEL:
HOME:
Wherever I’m parked
AGE:28
PROFESSION:
HOBBY:
Race Car
Breaking down
LAST BOOK READ:
Jaguar Manual
LAST MOVIE SEEN:
Fast & the Furious
LATEST ACCOMPLISHMENT:
Making it to the concours on one quart of oil.
What is this on the front cover?
Submitted by John C. Yates
QR Code (abbreviated from Quick Response Code) is
the trademark for a type of matrix barcode first designed
for the automotive industry. More recently, the system
has become popular outside the industry due to its
fast readability and large storage capacity compared
to standard UPC barcodes. The code consists of black
modules (square dots) arranged in a square pattern on
a white background. With a smart phone app. you can
scan and link directly to our NGJC website.
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NORTH GEORGIA JAGUAR CLUB
2012 Concours d'Elegance
Chattahoochee Country Club
3000 Club Drive
Gainesville, Georgia 30506
October 7, 2012
REGISTRATION FORM
Name
Address
City
Phone No.
Due by : September 17, 2012
__________________________________________
JCNA Member No. _________
__________________________________________
__________________________________________
________________________________
State _________ Zip _________
________________________________
Email ___________________________
________________________________
This is an officially sanctioned JCNA event and JCNA rules will be followed. Owner/Lessee must be present for car to be
judged. There will be Champion, Driven, Special and Display-Only Divisions. Information on rules and entrant instructions can
be found at www.jcna.com (Concours tab). The fee for advance reservations is $48 for the Champion, Driven and Special
Divisions ($53 after due date). Fee for additional Jaguars is $10 per car. The advance registration fee for Display Only
cars is $38 ($43 after due date). Please note that two brunches (a $52 value) are included in the registration fee of the first
vehicle registered due to sponsorship by Hennessy Jaguar. Additional brunches for family and guests may be purchased
for $26 each (order below in Fees section). The registration fee for Non-JCNA members is $88 for Champion or Driven
Divisions and $65 for Display Only (Deduct $5 if submitted before due date).
JAGUAR(S):
Model _____________________
Model _____________________
Model _____________________
Model _____________________
Year
Year
Year
Year
________
________
________
________
Color
Color
Color
Color
_____________
_____________
_____________
_____________
Division __________
Division __________
Division __________
Division __________
Release of Liability: I hereby agree to enter the above described Jaguar(s) in North Georgia Jaguar Club Concours d'Elegance on
October 7, 2012. In consideration of the right and privilege to enter and participate and other valuable consideration, and
intending to be legally bound, I agree to release the Jaguar Clubs of North America, Inc., North Georgia Jaguar Club, Inc., its members
and officers, and the Chattahoochee Country Club from any and all liability for injuries, damage, or loss arising from my entry in and
attendance at the Concours.
Signed : ____________________________________________________
Date : ________________________
A brunch (sponsored by Hennessy Jaguar) will be available to entrants and North Georgia Jaguar Club & JCNA
members at the Chattahoochee Country Club (CCC). The brunch will be buffet style but there will be a private dining
room for NGJC and guests. The Chattahoochee Country Club requests that all diners wear golf or similar shirts
(that is, shirts with collars--no T-shirts). ** Please indicate no. of brunches you intend to use on the 4th line below
-- even if they are complimentary since we must pay for all brunches we reserve.
FEES:
**
First Car Registered in Champion, Driven or Special Div. before Sept. 19 ($48 )
$ ____________
Additional Jaguars in either division ($10 per car)
________ X $10 =
____________
Display Only Jaguars ($43 after deadline)
________ X $38 =
____________
Complimentary Brunch (limit 2 per member with first car)**
Additional Brunches ($26 per person)
NON-JCNA Members $88 or $65 per entry
Total Fees
________ X -$0- =
________ X $26 =
________ X $__ =
____________
____________
____________
$ ____________
** NOTE - ENTER NO. OF BRUNCHES YOU NEED EVEN IF COMPLIMENTARY !!!!!!!
Please return this completed form and check made payable to the North Georgia Jaguar Club, Inc. to:
Roy Cleveland
P.O. Box 1234
Gainesville, GA 30503
For additional information, contact Roy Cleveland at (770) 538-0858 or Pat Harmon at (678) 450-6728.