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EVERYTHING that's happening in the club ends up on this home page.  So - if you want to stay current with what's happening - make wmi.pca.org your browser's home page.

Ya Gotta Have a Gimmick to Win

Once again, Ted and Gabriele are hosting a Gimmick Rally.  The first in 2006 was big fun, and they just keep getting better.  July 11 is the date, and Grand Rapids is the starting point.  Details.

Grattan Registration is OPEN!

Your Grand Prix of Grattan Committee announces a major change in our September 18 - 20 driver's education event.  This year, we will have run groups all day Sunday - no timed runs in the afternoon.  All the info - including registration info - is here.

Why Is Ted Smiling?

Look at this happy guy.  Why the big smile?  Well, if you change the 'e' in 'Ted' to an 'f' and rearrange the letters, you get FTD.  Still don't get it?  You'd better read up on the IROC I results.

Attention Car Lovers!

Car lovers?  Can you be in this Club without being a Car Lover?  Unlikely.  Bring your baby - and your significant other - to the 2009 WMR PCA Picnic and Topside Concour on August 1.  This year, the event will happen during the Gilmore Car Museum's Red Barn Spectacular.  Rest assured, it WILL be a spectacular day!

A Photographic Standoff

Lots of people took lots of pictures of lots of beautiful cars during the May Dinner Drive to Sam's Joint on Gun Lake.  Amber Door sent her pictures to us, and you can find them here.

Gathering at the Gilmore

Our June Dinner Drive ended up being a great excuse to skip out of work early on a Wednesday afternoon.  The weather cooperated beautifully, and the afternoon and evening were very enjoyable.  The story by Rick Riley and pictures by Amber Door and Dan Phillips are here.

Jamba-MAMA!

Leave it to Terry and Dorilee to come up with another unusual cookoff theme.  This time, it was jambalaya.  A big group of your friends got together for this annual 'competition.'  From the looks of it (photos by Amber Door) it was one heck of a good time.  Big surprise!  Check it all out here.

Porsche Parade!

In beautiful Keystone, Colorado - June 29 to July 4

Registration is now open: March 3^rd through June 15^th

P2O

Last year, nearly 396 Porsches from 17 states and Canada were hosted at Porsches to Oxford. This year - the fifth year of the event - they are expecting upwards of 500 Porsches to adorn the quaint brick streets of uptown Oxford, Ohio on Saturday, July 25th. More info.

Speaking of Claudio...

...it ain't braggin' if you done it.  How about entering ten races last season and winning every single one of them?  That's what Claudio accomplished in 2008 in his 1970 911.  Our friend Bradley Pines at the Kalamazoo Gazette was able to drag more than a couple of words out of Mr. Humble, and he posted his video online at YouTube.  Check it out.  Way to go, Claudio!

Über Alles Now Online

Editor Ren Phillips is now providing digital Über copies of our newsletter each month.  Along with our online club minutes, this will create a nice historical archive for the Club, and it will provide you with one more way to stay informed.  It's the third button down on the left.  Ya can't miss it!

2009 Charity

The WMR Board has designated Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), known as Lou Gerig’s disease, as our 2009 Charity. One of our own members has been diagnosed with this disease.  Please keep Bob Friday, and Carol & the twin babies, in your thoughts.

Keep Us Posted

Attention Event Chairpersons!  Maximize the notice your event receives.  Be sure to send your information well in advance to both your Über Alles editor, and your Webmeister.  Ren Phillips is the former, and Michael Betz is the latter.  We'll be sure to give your event the coverage it deserves!
 

Worth Talking About

PCA now offers podcasts on a number of topics important to members, presented by PCA experts.  Click here to listen to information on Drivers Education with Pete Tremper, Winterizing with Tom Charlesworth, and The Art of Autocross with Manny Alban, among others.