Summer Drive To Mt. Pisgah Inn And Little Switzerland, NC Thursday, July 21st To Saturday, July 23rd Submitted by: Dave Kirkman

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July 2011 Volume #10 No. 7 P.O. Box 1234, Gainesville, GA 30503 www.ngjc.us Carolina Club s Weekend July 21st 23rd Summer Drive To Amicalola Falls Saturday, August 27th Summer Drive To Mt.

Pisgah Inn and on to the Carolina Jaguar Club s Head for the Mountains event at Little Switzerland, NC. (www.littleswitzerlandinn.

1 July 2011 Volume #10 No. 7 P.O. Box 1234, Gainesville, GA Carolina Club s Weekend July 21st 23rd Summer Drive To Amicalola Falls Saturday, August 27th Summer Drive To Mt. Pisgah Inn And Little Switzerland, NC Thursday, July 21st To Saturday, July 23rd Submitted by: Dave Kirkman There is still time to register for the Summer Overnight Drive to Mt. Pisgah Inn and on to the Carolina Jaguar Club s Head for the Mountains event at Little Switzerland, NC. ( We will gather at the DQ in Clayton, GA at 11:00 am on Thursday before heading on to the Blue Ridge Parkway and our Thursday night destination of the Mount Pisgah Inn. (reservations at: ) Friday morning after breakfast we will continue our drive along the beautiful Blue Ridge Parkway at a leisurely pace stopping at various points along the way. We will arrive at the Little Switzerland Inn in plenty of time to check in and relax before joining our friends from the Carolina Jaguar Club for a spectacular sea food buffet. Continued on page 5 Overnight To Highlands, NC Friday and Saturday, August 5th, 6th, 2011 and Make A Wish Charity Car Show Submitted by Dave Kirkman Our club s second overnight of the year is to the Highlands and Cashiers area of North Carolina. Highlands is a wonderful weekend destination to get away from the late summer heat and humidity of Atlanta and support a very worth charity, too! The Make a Wish Charity Car Show is on Saturday. All the proceeds from this non-judged car show go directly to the Make a Wish charity. This marvelous charity helps fund critically ill children s wish to attend some special event, theme park, or meet a very important person in their life. Often the outcome from these experiences aid in the miraculous recovery from the serious ills that these children have. The fifty dollar ($50.00) contribution to the Make a Wish Charity not only covers your entrance to place your car in the show, goodie bags, and tickets for two to the social hour on Saturday following the show, plus two tickets for brunch at the historic High Hampton Inn and County Club on Sunday. Gang, the brunch alone at the High Hampton cost far more that the $50.00 contribution so is this a deal or what? There are several choices for lodging in the area. Continued on page 7 PRESIDENT S CORNER by Pat Harmon Summer is upon us and there s nothing better than getting out in the Jag with your friends. Speaking of friends we certainly had a grand time at our recent Jags N Friends picnic at Roswell park. We had a great turnout and super BBQ. Our thanks to Brian Hernan for all his hard work making this event a success. We have a number of events in the works thanks to Dave Kirkman, our VP and Grand ol Rallymaster. Please check out his articles in this newsletter and also the club calendar. Pick an event that suits your fancy and BE THERE! On a more serious note, our friend Jack Sweeney has stepped down from our Club Secretary position and we really appreciate all he has done over the past three years. Jack, thank you very much. John Hollier has volunteered to step into this position and the Board is looking forward to working with him. Welcome John! Pat Picnic Number 5 Witness To Another Beautiful Day Submitted by:john Baxa I m not sure how we ve been able to pick dates five years in a row without bad weather, but this year s annual Jags N Friends picnic was another in a series of good times without any weeping skies. We had 55 people registered for the Roswell Area Park gathering with 34 cars entered and again this year the catering was done by SmokeJack BBQ. Thanks go to Brian Hernan for organizing this event. MAKE-A-WISH CAR SHOW REGISTRATION SATURDAY AUGUST 6, 2011 MAKE MODEL YEAR ENTRY FEE FOR ALL CLASSES WILL BE $50.00 SPECIAL FEATURES OR EQUIPMENT DONATION TO THE MAKE-A-WISH KIDS, OWNER SECOND CAR WILL BE $30.00 ADDRESS PHONE ENTRY TO THE FESTIVAL WILL BE FREE. EACH SHOW ENTRY WILL RECEIVE INVITATIONS FOR TWO TO OUR SOCIAL HOUR AND BRUNCH FOR TWO AT THE HISTORIC HIGH HAMPTON INN PLUS GREAT GOODIE BAGS. WE PLAN FOUR CLASSES (DEPENDING ON NUMBER AND TYPES OF ENTRIES) WITH A JUDGED AWARD FOR EACH CLASS, A BEST OF SHOW AND A PEOPLES CHOICE AWARD. ALSO THE NEW HAMPTON INN ANS SUITES HAS ROOMS AT $109. PER NIGHT FOR CAR SHOW ENTRANTS, ask for Mary Lanning , ACROSS HIGHWAY 64 FROM OUR SHOW PLEASE COMPLETE REGISTRATION FORM AND A CHECK FOR $50.00 MADE TO MAKE-A-WISH MAIL TO: K.B. PEARCE, P.O. BOX 42, GLENVILLE, NC PH CELL (VERIZON) ANY QUESTIONS PLEASE FEEL FREE TO CONTACT ME AT THE ABOVE NUMBERS, LETS MAKE IT A GREAT YEAR FOR THE MAKE-A-WISH KIDS

Officers Movie Cars 2 Has New Jaguar Character Submitted by John Baxa President Pat Harmon pat@patsjags.com 678-450-6728 Vice President Dave Kirkman kirkmandav1@aol.

net VP-Concours Vacant The Old Rallymaster Dave Kirkman 770 886-7435 Welcome Please welcome new members to NGJC-- Paul & Sara Coburn of Atlanta. Webmaster Dick Maury rcmaury@bellsouth.

2 Officers Movie Cars 2 Has New Jaguar Character Submitted by John Baxa President Pat Harmon pat@patsjags.com Vice President Dave Kirkman kirkmandav1@aol.com VP-Membership John Baxa jwbaxa@mindspring.com Treasurer Roy Cleveland rmcleveland@bellsouth. net VP-Concours Vacant The Old Rallymaster Dave Kirkman Welcome Please welcome new members to NGJC-- Paul & Sara Coburn of Atlanta. Webmaster Dick Maury rcmaury@bellsouth.net Secretary John Hollier drjhollier@att.net, Editor: John Baxa jwbaxa@mindspring.com Newsletter: John C. Yates johncyates@comcast.net Deadline for Newsletter Articles and Advertisments is the 26th of the prceeding month. All submissions are nonbinding and subject to approval. The animated sequel to Cars managed to maintain Pixar s streak of box-office number ones in its opening weekend June 24th-26th. The merchandise-friendly franchise took in $68 million over the weekend according to distributor Walt Disney Studios. That makes it the 12th consecutive Pixar movie to top the box-office charts. Thanks to higher ticket prices and expensive 3-D screenings, Cars 2 enjoyed the fifth-biggest opening for a Pixar film ever. In terms of attendance, however, the Cars 2 debut was ahead of only A Bug s Life, Ratatouille and the beloved company s first feature film, 1995 s Toy Story. As David Hobbscap, fans of racer-turned-announcer David Hobbs will find the character s resume familiar. Voiced by the venerable Hobbs, the 1963 Coombs Lightweight E-type hails from Royal Leamington Spa, England. Just like Hobbs, Hobbscap has 20 Le Mans starts under his belt and has retired from racing to become a broadcaster. Along with Brent Mustangberger and Darrell Cartrip, Hobbscap provides color commentary for the World Grand Prix, as Lightning McQueen and the rest of the challengers vie for the win. Ratatouille producer Brad Lewis steps into the director s chair for this sequel that follows racing legend Lightning McQueen (Owen Wilson) and his trusty sidekick, Mater (Larry the Cable Guy), as they secure their passports and take part in the biggest race on the planet. As the first-ever World Grand Prix approaches, cars from every continent prepare for the ultimate competition. But who will have what it takes to become the fastest car on the planet? Just as Lightning McQueen edges up to the starting line, however, his old pal Mater gets sidetracked on a top-secret spy mission that takes him from Japan to Europe as the entire world watches. Thankfully Mater s friends are always willing to lend a helping wheel, and as the race gets under way, everyone shifts into high gear to help out an old friend. Page 2

North Georgia Jaguar Club 2011 Calendar of Events Contact Dave Kirkman (kirkmandav1@aol.com) *Club Member Faclitator January 22 (Saturday) -Streetside Classic Cars, Time: 12:30 PM Sponsor: G.

Kirkman* Location: Duluth March 13 (Sunday) -Amelia Island Concours, Sponsor: N/A Location: Amelia Island, FL March 26 (Saturday) Tech Session-Dent Repair Time: noon Sponsor: I.

3 North Georgia Jaguar Club 2011 Calendar of Events Contact Dave Kirkman *Club Member Faclitator January 22 (Saturday) -Streetside Classic Cars, Time: 12:30 PM Sponsor: G. Haldane* Location: Lithia Springs February 12 (Saturday) Valentine Gathering, Time: 6:30 PM Sponsor: D. Kirkman* Location: Duluth March 13 (Sunday) -Amelia Island Concours, Sponsor: N/A Location: Amelia Island, FL March 26 (Saturday) Tech Session-Dent Repair Time: noon Sponsor: I. Ruiz* March 26, 27, 28 (Fri/Sat/Sun) JCNA Annual General Meeting Sponsor: D. Maury* Location: Richmond, VA April 3 (Sunday) Slalom Time: TBD Sponsor: D. Maury April 9 (Saturday) Judge s Training Time: 12:30-2:30 Sponsor: P. Harmon Location: Hennessy Jaguar Gwinnett April 16 (Saturday) Spring Drive Time: 9:30 AM Sponsor: D. Kirkman* April 30 (Saturday) Rain Date for Spring Drive Time: 9:30 AM Sponsor: D. Kirkman* April 29, 30, May 1 (Fri/Sat/Sun) Walter Mitty Historic Races Sponsor: P. Harmon* Location: Road Atlanta May 14 (Saturday) British Motorcar Day Sponsor: D.Kirkman,G. Haldane* Location: Berry College May 22 (Sunday) Late Spring Drive Time: 9:30 AM May 29 (Sunday) Rain Date-Late Spring Drive Time: 9:30 AM June 11 (Saturday) Start of Great American Race Sponsor: Coker Tire Location: Chattanooga, TN June 18 (Saturday) Jags N Friends Annual Picnic Time:TBD Sponsor: B.Hernan* Location: Roswell Area Park July 7, 8, 9 (Thu/Fri/Sat) Challenge Championship Sponsor: D.Maury* Location: Columbus, OH July 21, 22, 23 (Fri/Sat/Sun) Blue Ridge Parkway Overnight Drive Location: NC July 22, 23 (Sat/Sun) North Carolina Concours Location: Little Switzerland, NC August 5, 6, 7 (Fri/Sat/Sun) Highland Overnight Drive Sponsor: B.Hernan* Location: Highlands, NC August 6 (Saturday) Make-A-Wish Car Show Sponsor: B.Hernan* Location: Highlands, NC August 26, (Saturday) Summer Outing Location: Lake Burton, GA September 10, (Saturday) British Car Fayre Location: Norcross, GA October 9 (Sunday) NGJC Concours Location: Gainesville, GA Oct 14, 15 (Fri/Sat) Euro Auto Festival Sponsor: N/A Location: BMW Plant, SC October 29 (Saturday) Fall Drive November 6 (Sunday) Hilton Head Concours Location: Hilton Head Island, SC November 12 (Saturday) Rain Date-Fall Drive November 19 (Saturday) Annual Business Meeting Time: 10:00 AM December 18 (Sunday) Christmas Party Page 3

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Continued from page6 Carolina Club s Head For The Mountains Weekend July 21st 23rd Submitted by Dave Kirkman Saturday is the Carolina Jaguar Club s Concours.

Most of us will put our car s in Display but if you are looking for Regional or National JCNA Concours Points this is a good show to have your car judged.

7 Continued from page6 Carolina Club s Head For The Mountains Weekend July 21st 23rd Submitted by Dave Kirkman Saturday is the Carolina Jaguar Club s Concours. IT IS NOT NECESSARY TO ENTER YOU CAR IN THE COUNCOURS TO PARTICIPATE IN THE WEEKEND FESTIVITIES! Most of us will put our car s in Display but if you are looking for Regional or National JCNA Concours Points this is a good show to have your car judged. You may stay over Saturday night and enjoy the Awards Dinner or choose to explore other vacation destinations along the parkway or head to Ashville for the evening. Use the attached entry form for Carolina Jaguar Club events you choose to participate in. Please let David Kirkman know if you are going to make the Thursday Overnight Drive to the Mt. Pisgah Inn so I can coordinate meeting everyone in Clayton. Carolina Jaguar Club s Concours Schedule HEAD FOR THE MOUNTAINS July Switzerland Inn, NC Thursday July 21 4:00-6:00 Registration desk open, main lobby 6:30-8:30 Cook out, cash bar, *Prior paid reservation required* Friday July 22 7:30-10:30 a.m. Breakfast on your own at Inn All-day until dark - Car clean up area in parking lot 9:30 a.m. Scenic Tour to Camp Lake James, group size limited so prior paid reservation required Be ready in your car. Map packets and box lunch will be provided. Have 100 miles of gas aboard, available in Spruce-Pine 12:00 (Approximately) Lunch at Camp Lake James 11:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Lunch available at Inn 4:00 p.m. Judges meeting 4:00-7:00 p.m. Registration Open Main Lobby 7:00 p.m. Seafood Extravaganza Buffet Dinner *Prior paid reservation req d* Saturday July 23 7:30-10:30 a.m. Breakfast on your own at Inn 8:00-10:00 a.m. Cars may enter the field 8:00-10:00 a.m. Registration packets available for late arrivals at Entrance to show field 10:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. Silent Auction and Boutique, main lobby 10:00 a.m. Rags Down (Car cleaning stops) 10:15 a.m. Judges Meeting on Inn patio a.m. 1 pm approx. JCNA Concours judging 11:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Lunch available at Inn 4:00 p.m. Popular Ballot cutoff 7:00 p.m. Plated Dinner, *Prior paid reservation required* Awards winners announced following dinner Pick up / pay for silent auction items, main lobby Sunday, July 24 7:30-10:30 a.m. Breakfast on your own at Inn Check-out and goodbyes Continued from front cover Make A Wish Charity Car Show Submitted by Dave Kirkman The Skyline Inn (accepts pets). Reservations: SKYLINE and ask for Mary Sidney and the $99.00 rate. The Inn is located some ten miles from the show site and features excellent food and a piano bar. This is where we will all gather for dinner on Friday night regardless of your choice of lodging. There is also a new Hampton Inn and Suites located across the highway from the show. Reservations: and ask for Mary Lanning and the $ per night rate. We will meet on Friday at noon for lunch at The Attic Restaurant in Clarksville, 1344 Washington Street before heading on to the Highlands area. For additional information contact Brian Hernan at Page 7

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