Photo by Pierre Uteschill

For some, March means Madness, others a soothsayer’s quip to Julius Caesar, “Beware of the ides of March” and a subsequent political assassination, then there is that trite little phrase “Comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb”, unfortunately though, something really important, at least to the motoring world is missing from the above list. For 63 years now on what was once an abandoned WWII training field for Bomber Harris’s boys, cars of all makes and iterations take to the old runways and compete. With the exception of 2010, in the last sixteen years, Audis have been racing and many followers of both the brand and racing have gathered for that rite of spring known as the 12 Hours of Sebring. 

2015 was to be no different and though there were no factory teams, drivers and R18 Ultra diesels, there were two R8’s and the Continental series saw a couple of S3’s having their coming out. The Rings customer racing program was present and competing. In addition, Andy Sattler and his team once again put on a great Audi motorsport experience (AME). 

The Turn 1 club was in full operation and in no particular order, great viewing, air conditioned loos, hot pits and laps, plus outstanding food. For those who go to the races and wish to stuff themselves with belly bombs, (grilled sausage, peppers and onions on a roll), corn dogs etc., that track food experience was in more than abundance a mere 30 yards due west of the Audi fan zone. But in the Turn 1 Club, Andy and the team’s chefs from Bluffton SC, once again had a wide variety of excellent food, including for the first time genuine Carolina low country, fresh, hot, and crispy fried oysters. For the devout followers of that bivalve, it just does not get much better than that. Shrimp fans also had their wishes come true on Friday evening with that great Louisiana Lenten special, fried shrimp Po-Boys. 

If you are an Audi fan, which must be assumed if you are reading this newsletter, a trip to Sebring and or Daytona combined with the AME is a must. Make sure you get your name on the list for information regarding next year’s events.andrew@audimotorsportexperience.com 

Cheers and Safe Motoring,

Bob Greving

Quattro de Mayo 2015 
April 30 - May 3, 2015, Hiawasee, GA 
Audi Club of Georgia's premier driving event in the mountains of NE Georgia and West Carolinas 
http://quattrodemayo.com/ 

Gulf Coast Region 
bob@audiclubfl.org 


Lunch at Mister Dunderbak's, Tampa 
Saturday, May 9, starting at 11:30 am 
14929 Bruce B Downs Blvd, Tampa, FL 33613 
http://www.dunderbaks.com/ 
Please RSVP with Bob Greving bob@audiclubfl.org by May 8 

Drop the Flag for le Mans with Reeves Motorsports

June 13, Reeves Motorsports 

Make sure you mark Saturday June 13 and plan to attend the 4th Annual “Dropping of the Flag” at Reeves Motorsports. Watch all of the action on multiple giant screens as you enjoy the camaraderie of fellow Audi and LeMans race fans. There will be both in and outdoor viewing plus food and beverages as we watch the start of the 83rd running of this iconic 24 hours endurance race. 

Additional information and RSVP instructions to follow as Jeff Wisz and the team at Reeves Motorsport and Audi Tampa continue the planning of this great event. As many of you both young and young at heart who have attended in the past enjoyed, there will also the simulator to test your driving skills on different race venues and in different race cars. It is not too early to block June 13 out on your calendar for a day of family fun. 

If you have any questions, please drop me a line at bob@audiclubfl.org

Audi Owners Tampa facebook group: 
https://www.facebook.com/groups/Audiownerstampa/ 
A facebook group open to Audi enthusiasts in the Tampa area. Not officially affiliated with the ACFL & ACNA, but lots of familiar faces. 

..also, you might enjoy joining the Audi Club of Florida Facebook group:  
https://www.facebook.com/groups/387022261314072/ 

East Central Region 

Cars and Coffee E-Meet at Audi South Orlando - Launch Event! 
Saturday April 4, 7-9 AM 
4725 Vineland Rd Orlando 32811 
Contact Matthew Boyd BoydM@autonation.com for event details 

Meet-up at Audi North Orlando 
Saturday, May 16 9-11 AM 
139 N Oregon St, Sanford, FL 32771 
Details TBA - Contact Trish Killer trish@audiclubfl.org for event details 

Jacksonville Region 
kerry@audiclubfl.org 


Treasure Coast/Palm Beaches Region 
ahart@hrcdesigns.com

Coming soon - a facebook group for Treasure Coast area members. Contact Adam Hart ahart@hrcdesigns.com for details. 

Audi Stuart Caring Children Clothing Children Road Rally 
Charitable event benefiting 4Cs 
May 2nd 9am-1pm 
3990 SE Federal Hwy, Stuart, FL 34997 
Print form (link here) and mail to 4Cs 

Other interesting automotive events around Florida: 

Car Shows and Cars and Coffee: 

First Saturday of the Month: 
Reeves Motorsports Cars and Coffee, 7-9am, Audi Tampa 
Lamborghini Palm Beach – all makes and models are welcome 9-11am (time may change)

Second Saturday of the Month: 
Gold Coast British Car Show, Boca www.goldcoastbritcar.com 
Orlando Cars and Coffee - contact Stewart Sensor for more information 
1530 Celebration Blvd, Celebration Florida from 8am-10am 

Palm Beach Cars and Coffee 
9-11 am, Sunday, April 12, May 10 
Dunkin Donuts, 1020 Gateway Blvd Boynton Beach, FL 33426 
https://www.facebook.com/caffeineandcars/timeline

Performance Driving Events:

Michael Klamm sends us a fantastic picture of his RS5:

Have a picture of your car or some Audi-related news of your own you'd like to share? Send your photo to Walter Moore walter@audiclubfl.org. 

If you have a special Audi such as one of the S or RS models or a pre 2000 that you would like to sell, we will list it once in the newsletter. I will need the year, model, color over interior color, and your email address. Longer and non-member postings can be placed in the website. We will also list DKW, NSU, and Wanderer motorcycles. If you are looking for a particular car, once again S, RS or pre 2000 model plus a bike, we will also try to accommodate you here. 

For Example: Wanted: Wanderer or DKW motorcycle of motorbike pre 1950 walter@audiclubfl.org

You can also use the Classifieds Forum on the Audi Club of Florida web site. 

Final Words..

Welcome to our new ACNA members. Our membership numbers continue to grow; we are now well over 270 members, which mean additional critical mass in different regions of the state and hopefully more events and greater participation. Those of you who are new to the ACNA will receive an on boarding note from David Loppert. If you have any questions feel free to drop a line to David. If you have not had a chance yet check out both the ACNA website, and the Audi Club of Florida website. There is a great deal of good information plus some excellent photos of member’s cars. 

And.. thank you to our sponsors!