StarFest® 2010

Interested in our Off-Site events? You can now register for them online.

Early registration pricing for StarFest remains in effect until September 10th.

09/02 If you submitted a registration form, but have not received a confirmation email, please contact the registrar to let him know that follow-up is needed.

Be sure to mark your calendar and join us September 24 - 29, 2010 for StarFest® – volunteers are working hard to make it a memorable experience for everyone who attends.

Please note: To participate, you must be a member in good standing of the Mercedes-Benz Club of America, Inc. Only Mercedes-Benz, Smart, or Maybach automobiles are eligible for driving and concours events. Not a member? You can join easily by calling the National Business Office on 1-800-637-2360 during normal business hours (Mountain Time) or via the online membership application.

Registration

If you intend to register by mail, you may request a registration packet from the event registrar via email to pdjv@pdjv.com, or by mailing your request to:

For our Canadian friends: The error affecting the online registration form's Canadian postal code field should be fixed. Please notify the registrar if you enter a valid Canadian postal code and get an error.

Please address all questions concerning registration to Paul via email, or by phone at 703.478.2158.

Please Note: Registering online is a two-part process. Part one is filling out the online registration form. Part two is submitting payment using the PayPal Shopping Cart buttons provided below. Your registration is not complete until you have done both. The online registration form is over one megabyte in size. If you are unable to open the form, please send an email to request a mail registration packet.

Step 1: Complete the Online Registration Form. You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader. In a small number of cases, the Submit by Email has either not worked at all, or the email with the attached form data has been lost in transit. If the Submit by Email button does not work for you, please print your completed form and mail it to the registrar. If you do not receive an acknowledgement for a form submitted via email within three days, please contact the registrar.

The PayPal shopping cart requires you to jump back and forth between PayPal and the StarFest® web site. We are looking for ways to make this easier.

Step 2: Use the PayPal Shopping cart buttons below to submit your registration payment.

Concours d'Elegance
$65 per car

Rally
$35 per car

Full Driving Package
$395 per driver

Autocross Only
$55 per driver

Acceleration Runs Only
$55 per driver

Performance Driving School Only
$330 per driver

Defensive Driving Only
$30 per driver

Concours Awards Banquet
$65 per person

StarFest® Finale Banquet
$55 per person

Event Book Patron

Since we allow donations of any amount, we cannot include this option in the PayPal Shopping Cart used for StarFest® 2010 registration options.

Event Information

Here is a Google Mashup showing event hotels and venue locations. Never done anything like this before? We've provided a web page with brief descriptions of StarFest® events. Please note: Even though a Rally is not required for a national event, the one included in StarFest® will follow the description in this list.

A Little Side Note on Driving Events (and Insurance)

Please Note: Cars entered in the Performance Driving School, Time Trials, and Acceleration Runs must pass a pre-event inspection. This inspection must be performed by a dealer or independent service facility no more than 30 days prior to the event. You must present your signed or stamped copy of the completed form to pass grid tech. This hyperlink will take you to a copy of the current MBCA Pre-Event Technical Inspection Form. When your car has passed the pre-event inspection put the signed or stamped form in your car, and be sure to bring it with you. Do not submit this form with your registration. Also, track rules require that drivers wear long-sleeve shirts and long pants while on the track, so be sure to bring some with you.

09/02 The Performance Driving School falls under the category of High Performance Driver Education (HPDE). Standard automobile policies from many insurance companies specifically exclude this type of activity, which means your vehicle may not be covered against loss or damage while participating in some StarFest® driving events on the track. We urge you to check with your insurance company to determine if your policy will cover you for HPDE activities. If your insurance policy excludes HPDE events, we have arranged with Lockton Affinity to make short-term policies providing HPDE coverage available. Please Note: While drivers spend a mimimal amount of time in Time Trials and Acceleration Runs, these activities are considered “Timed Events” and as such are excluded from the coverage provided by Locton Affinity HPDE insurance policies. If you still wish to get a quote and apply online, please use [ This Link ]. The process relatively painless, there's no obligation, and you can pay online if you choose to buy coverage.

If you plan to participate in autocross or track events, please keep in mind the restriction of two registered drivers per car specified in §3.1.4 of the 2010 Events Rule Book.

We are providing a Drivers Guide covering Summit Point circuit and a couple videos of Summit Point laps: Ben Weber (in the rain), and Steve Walters in PHINIX – the 1965 220SEb he drove in the modern La Carrera Panamericana. The track has undergone upgrades since the guide and videos were made. We will try to provide updates, but there may be minor differences when our event takes place.

We are still working on the detailed schedule. You can use [ This Link ] to view a draft copy of the current detailed schedule.

Technical Seminars

While the Concours d'Elegance is going on at Historic Jordan Springs, we have also arranged for a series of technical seminars. These seminars will take place in one of the facilities on the Historic Jordan Springs grounds.

Off-Site Events

For StarFest® attendees, spouses, and guests who are not participating in autocross, defensive driving, and track driving events, we offer the following off-site events. We are providing a bus to pick up participants at the Marriott Courtyard Winchester and return them there after each event.

Please note: The bus hired to transport participants to and from these events can only seat 37 participants, so space is limited.

Sunday September 26 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM: “Elegant Country Brunch and Tour of Historic Long Branch House and Farm.” Join StarFest® attendees for brunch at the Winchester Country Club at 11:00 AM. Then take a private tour of the historic Long Branch House and Farm Estate. Participants may drive to the brunch on their own before or after their Rally. The cost for this event is $48 per person for registered StarFest® 2010 attendees and their guests. The cost is $40 per person for those who do not wish to participate in the Long Branch Tour.

Monday, September 27 from 9:30 AM - 3:00 PM: “Historic Tour of Middleburg, VA With Lunch And Shopping Too!” A visit to the center of Virginia's historic horse and wine country. Middleburg was established in 1787, and is located midway between Alexandria and Winchester – hence the name “Middleburg.” Middleburg is synonymous with history and charm. Tour the beautiful rolling countryside, historic homes, taverns, library, and parks. Then enjoy lunch at your own convenience as you enjoy a leisurely walk and capture a sense of this picturesque place.

Monday evening, September 27: An optional drive-in movie event. We are working on the details for this event.

Tuesday September 28 from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM: “Tour the Museum of the Shenandoah Valley and Historic Glen Burnie House.” Learn about the history of the Winchester Virginia area and enjoy lunch in the museum cafe. The cost for this event is $30 per person for registered StarFest® 2010 attendees and their guests.

Hotels

Please Note: The deadline for making hotel reservations at the pre-arranged StarFest® rate has passed.

For those who have not yet made hotel arrangements, the non-smoking, pet friendly ($75 refundable deposit) Towne Place Suites – 540.722.2722 or 800.257.3000 – may be your best bet for reservations. While we have been told the Marriott Courtyard Winchester – 540.678.8822 or 800.321.2211 – is fully booked, you may still be able to get a room there.