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Save the date: May 3 – 6, 2012. Quattro de Mayo!

Sunday, October 30th, 2011

Quattro de Mayo

UPDATE January 2012: www.quattrodemayo.com is now live!

Quattro de Mayo 2012 is only 6 months away. So, request time off work and find a pet-sitter, because this is one event you won’t want to miss. We’ve already began planning for QDM 2012 and will be making some very exciting announcements in the coming weeks. We’ve got new routes, a new venue, new memorabilia and a new website for 2012.

 

Quattro de Mayo

So, for those of you who haven’t experienced Quattro de Mayo, it is a four day social driving event. During the day, we tackle some of the funnest roads in the country, with some of the greatest views. In the evenings, new friendships are formed as we exchange stories, win prizes and enjoy the scenery. Can’t make it all four days? No problem!

 

Here’s what people said about Quattro de Mayo 2011:

  • “Weekend of driving and socializing with old and new friends.”
  • “Great event spent driving some of the prettiest roads in America enhanced by the opportunity to share the time and experience with family and friends.”
  • “It is a family reunion where everybody drives the same kind of car! A way to have fun with your car on a weekend getaway where everything is first class but not expensive. A chance to meet nice people who share the same interests!”
  • “It is a great get together for fellow audi lovers/enthusiasts and good fun for people of all ages. If you enjoy driving and talking about all things Audi you will definetely not be dissappointed.”

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Everything You Need to Know About Quattro de Mayo 2011

Sunday, May 1st, 2011
Still thinking about registering?

Links to important information for attendees:

What you need to do before the event:

  • Pay your registration fee. You should have received an invoice email from us via Paypal.
  • Inspect your car. You’ll be spending a lot of time in your car, driving narrow, twisty roads; make sure that your brakes, tires, suspension, engine, etc are in top mechanical shape. Please consider contacting Jim Ellis Audi for a pre-event Tech Inspection.
  • Confirm your lodging arrangements. If you haven’t already booked your room, do so ASAP! If you are sharing a room, make sure that your roommate is still planning on attending.
  • Start planning what to pack. In addition to the usual clothing and toiletries, here are a few things you’ll want to bring:
    • 2-Way Radio. This is not a suggestion, this is required. They need to support ‘privacy channels’, so don’t buy the cheap ones. Here is a very well priced set on Amazon: http://amzn.com/B0014DVIL2. If you don’t want to buy a pair, please reply to this post, and we’ll pair you up with someone else.
    • Umbrella, rain coat, etc
    • GPS
    • Sunblock.  A beautiful day + driving all day with the windows down = sunburn on the left side of your face for some of us…

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QDM Resort Map and Photo Shoot Information

Sunday, May 1st, 2011

Resort Map

Below is a map of the Brasstown Valley Resort lodge and parking area. Pinpoints have been added to identify where important aspects of the event will take place (registration, drivers meetings and the Banquet). Click the image to see a live map.

Resort Map

Resort Map

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Photo Shoot

Photo Shoot Map

Photo Shoot Map

The photo shoot is at 5:30 pm on Saturday, group leaders of both ‘Dragon’ drives will be leading you here as you return. You will be given your raffle ticket at the photo shoot.  We will be taking the picture behind the music hall at the Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds (GPS Coordinates:
34.968612, -83.774341). As you enter the music hall parking lot, and drive through the gate, stay in your car and wait for direction. Have your radio tuned to channel 7-1. We will be rapidly lining up cars as they come in

 

 

 

 

 

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Quattro de Mayo Raffle Items

Sunday, May 1st, 2011
General Raffle
($1 per ticket, each winner gets to choose from remaining items)
  • Embroidered TT floor mats
  • 100 piece security bit set
  • Interior trim tools
  • 3-pack of absorbent mats (keep your garage floor clean during oil changes)
  • Cherokee Audi Club vintage polo shirt
  • Model F1 Ferrari
  • QDM 2011 shirt (2 available)
  • QDM 2011 keychain and sticker set (2 available)
  • Audi Collection apparel
  • Jim Ellis Audi apparel
  • Jim Ellis Audi service vouchers
  • Die-cast model cars
  • Four Rings picture (2 available)
  • Butler Tire Gift Gift Cards (5 available)
  • Forge Performance Gift Cards (3 available)
  • Forge Performance Diverter Valve (2 available)
Big Ticket Items
($5 per ticket, individual drawings for each item)
  • Petit Le Mans Ultimate Package (2 Audi Motorsport Experience Registrations and Giant R15 Banner)
  • APR ECU Upgrade
  • Adam’s Polish Starter kit from Detailers Domain

 

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Quattro de Mayo Non-driving Activities

Tuesday, April 19th, 2011

We’ve compiled a list of activities and points of interest for you and your family to check out while at Quattro de Mayo. While many of us are happy driving all day and socializing at the resort in the evenings, you may be interested in seeing what the local area has to offer.

At Brasstown Valley Resort:

Things to do in the area:

Small towns close by:

Restaurants:

Register for QDM today!

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QDM 2011 is Presented by Jim Ellis Audi!

Wednesday, April 6th, 2011

The Audi Club of Georgia is proud to announce that Quattro de Mayo 2011 is presented by Jim Ellis Audi.
They have two locations to serve you: Atlanta and Marietta.

To celebrate, Jim Ellis Audi Atlanta will be hosting our Quarterly Members Meeting next Thursday, April 14th,  at 7:00 pm! Please register if you plan on attending.

Quattro de Mayo 2011 Logo

Register for QDM today!

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Quattro de Mayo 2011 Schedule

Sunday, April 3rd, 2011

This schedule was last updated on 4/29

Thursday

Registration/Check-in: 5:00pm to 7:00pm
Local exploring for early arrivers, Local dinner

Friday

Registration/Check-in: 7:30 am to 9:15 am, 4:30 pm to 6:00 pm
Drives:

  • Cherohala Skyway and Tail of the Dragon
    • 9:00 am Drivers Meeting / 9:30 am Departure
  • Blue Ridge Parkway
    • 9:00 am Drivers Meeting / 9:30 AM Departure
  • Cherohala Skyway Only
    • 9:30 am Drivers Meeting / 10:00 am Departure
  • Evening Helen Drive
    • 6:00 pm Departure

Local exploring: Boating, Golf, Horseback riding, Spa, etc.
Local dinner, after dinner socializing / Show & Shine

Saturday

Registration/Check-in: 7:30 am to 9:15 am
Drives:

  • Tail of the Dragon and Foothills Parkway
    • 9:00 am Drivers Meeting / 9:30 am Departure
  • Tail of the Dragon
    • 9:30 am Drivers Meeting / 10:00 AM Departure
  • North Georgia Loop
    • 10:00 am Drivers Meeting / 10:30 am Departure

Photo Shoot (earn your raffle ticket): 5:30 pm
Banquet: 7:00 pm

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Quattro de Mayo 2011

Wednesday, March 30th, 2011

Hello friends!

Spring is here, though I haven’t actually seen it. Nevertheless, that means that Quattro de Mayo 2011 is right around the corner; May 5th through the 8th! This year, we are headquartered out of the beautiful Brasstown Valley Resort in Hiawassee, Georgia, near Lake Chatuge.

Quattro de Mayo 2011 Logo

I want to take a moment to personally invite you to this event. While the roads and the cars are, of course, an important part of the event, it’s the people that make Quattro de Mayo so great. Every year, we try our hardest to create a mix of exhilarating driving and social interaction, and this year is no exception.

This year, our schedule consists of 8 routes to choose from:

  • A Scavenger Hunt Thursday evening (earn raffle tickets)
  • Three routes to choose from Friday morning
  • A drive to Helen Friday evening (bratwurst and karting!)
  • And three routes to choose from Saturday morning

We’ve also found over a dozen local, non-driving activites, and will be hosting a banquet, with raffle, Saturday evening.

When you register for Quattro de Mayo 2011, you’ll receive a t-shirt, keychain, sticker, and dinner at the Saturday evening banquet. Can’t make it all four days? No problem.

Want to see what these events are all about? Check out our galleries from 2010, 2009 and 2008!

So, what are you waiting for? Register today!

Eric King
President, Audi Club of Georgia

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2010 is heating up for the Cherokee Audi Club

Tuesday, March 23rd, 2010

TireRack Partnership
Cherokee Audi Club and TireRack have partnered together to help raise funds for the club. If you click on the TireRack logo on the Cherokee Audi Club homepage prior to purchasing new tires, a small portion of your purchase will go to the club. You get a great set of tires and we get the funds necessary to host great events.

TIRERACK.com - Revolutionizing Tire Buying

Spring Photoshoot
We’re planning something big for the Atlanta area members. We’ve got a big open parking lot and reserved a helicopter for the morning of April 10th. Join us as we take some group photos that will *hopefully* get us on to the cover of Quattro Quarterly magazine.
Learn more at the Cherokee Audi Club website.

Quattro de Mayo 2010
May is just around the corner and the Cherokee Audi Club is pleased to be hosting the 5th annual Quattro de Mayo in Gatlinburg, Tennessee. ‘QDM’ is the SouthEast’s premier Audi driving event, and we expect this year to be bigger and better than ever! We’ll tackle some incredible roads, such as: The Tail of the Dragon, beautiful Foothills Parkway, The Devil’s Triangle, Cherohala Skyway and more!

Registration is now open! Visit http://www.cherokeeaudiclub.com/qdm for more information about registration, lodging, the banquet.

Quattro de Mayo

Summer High Performance Drivers Education Event at Talladega Gran Prix
Join us on June 26 and 27th for the Cherokee Audi Club’s HPDE at Talladega Gran Prix Raceway! Our HPDE’s are a great way to improve your skills as a driver and learn the limits of your car in a safe, controlled environment. We’re offering this event at a great price with the convenience of making a mere $100 deposit to reserve your spot. Anyone who registers for the event during February, March or April will only have to pay this $100 deposit, with the remaining balance due by May 1st. Pricing is $340 for students and $190 for instructors.

Concerned about driving your car on the track?
We answer the following questions on the Cherokee Chapter TGPR Page:

  • I’m afraid I will hurt my car.
  • What if I can’t keep up? A track seems like such an intimidating environment.
  • My car isn’t a race car; it’s totally stock, right from the dealer.
  • Am I going to wear out my brakes and tires?
  • Do women come to these events?
  • I’m not a member.

Registration is now open! Learn more about this event at: http://www.cherokeeaudiclub.com/TGPR

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It’s official: Quattro de Mayo 2010!

Friday, January 22nd, 2010

The Cherokee Audi Club is proud to host Quattro de Mayo on April 30th through May 2nd. ‘QDM’ is the Southeast’s premier Audi driving event. Last year, nearly 100 Audi’s (along with a few VW’s, BMW’s and Porsche’s) came to the Smoky Mountains to tackle such roads as:

  • The Tail of the Dragon
  • Foothills Parkway
  • The Devil’s Triangle
  • Cherohala Skyway
  • Clingman’s Dome
  • and more!

Stay tuned as we announce our official lodging arrangements, routes, sponsors and banquet information.

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