Audi Club Northwest (ACNW) held its first event in March 1994 at Portland International Raceway with about 30 participants. Interest grew and our second event was held in February 1995, again at Portland, with about 40 participants. These early events were planned and run by a few local enthusiasts that had been bitten by the Audi bug and wanted to share their enthusiasm with others. Many of the people who were instrumental in starting the local club in 1994 are still involved today, passing along their knowledge and expertise to new enthusiasts who come along. The Northwest Region Audi Quattro Club was incorporated in 1995 and was later renamed Audi Club Northwest, as a chapter of Audi Club North America (ACNA). Our membership area includes Alaska, Idaho, Oregon and Washington. With over 650 members we are the fourth largest chapter in the nation. ACNW operates as a non-profit corporation whose purpose is to educate Audi owners about their cars, and enhance their enjoyment of their Audi. Through our driving clinics and social events, we create enthusiasts and better drivers!
For an idea of what our driving schools are like:
Click here to watch the excellent and informative video "The Art of Performance Driving" produced by the Northeast Quattro Club chapter.
Click here to see Saturday Driver's Education at the 2011 Matt Ammon Memorial Driving School and Teen Clinic at Bremerton Motorsports Park.
Son of Quattrofest ***Register Now!***
Sunday, February 26, 2012, Portland International Raceway, Portland, OR
Welcome to the first lapping event of 2012, sponsored by Sunset Audi! Help us break in the track for the year. Audi Club Northwest has the honor each year of opening Portland International Raceway. With cooler temperatures and a sometimes wet surface this event has been a fantastic and true car control event. This event does NOT have a Driver's Education exercises component. It is for drivers who have attended at least one ACNW event (University of Quattro on February 4th is a qualifying event) or equivalent from another club or driver's school. Instructors will be available to help novice drivers who have attended previous events and others who want to advance their skills. More detailed information and registration is available now at our event registration website MotorsportReg.com.
ACNW 2012 Calendar ***On Sale Now!***
For the first time ever Audi Club Northwest has created a calendar with beautiful, color, high resolution photos from our events. To view the calendar use the preview feature above. To purchase the calendar, please visit Lulu.com.
Tax Deduction for Club Contributions
For three groups supporting the core mission of Audi Club North America, your expenses and contributions are tax deductible. Sponsors, event masters, instructors, staff, officers, and board members are eligible for the deductions. These contributions must directly benefit events and activities that further the driver skill improvement mission of the club. Social events and fun activities cannot be included. Documenting the activities of the club and validating contributions to the club by our volunteers are the reasons for this process. Charitable contributions will be validated by ACNA for instructors, elected board members, chapter staff, invited members (working a Board project as an example), but not "students" or "attendees" (the paid-for activity). The on-track miles of instructors (also viewed as paid-for activity) are not validated, unless those instructor-delivered miles are "instruction", "demonstration" or "observation" miles using the instructor's vehicle with a registered student in the passenger seat. Sponsors (companies, non-profits, individuals) contributing cash, merchandise, and in-kind services will be validated. If it can be accounted, consideration may be validated as well ("15% Discount on Repair and Parts for member's cars" is an example). Individually, it will amount to a surprising deduction sum if you itemize your federal tax return. The contribution support forms needed are posted on the Downloads page.
Earn $500 in the ACNA Member Loyalty Program
Audi of America and Audi Club North America are pleased to announce the continuation of the ACNA Member Loyalty Program in 2012. The 2011 program was a great success and appreciated by many members purchasing or leasing Audis. Audi of America will reward ACNA members' loyalty to the Audi brand by providing a $500 cash incentive to members who purchase or lease a new or Certified Pre-Owned Audi. This bonus applies to all Audi models, new or CPO, purchased or leased from an authorized Audi dealer between January 1, 2012 to December 31, 2012. You must be an ACNA member in good standing for at least six months prior to the date of vehicle purchase or lease in order to take advantage of this program. The required documentation must be submitted to the National Office before January 31, 2013. We believe that the ACNA Member Loyalty Program represents an exceptional member benefit and hope that you will be able to take advantage of this benefit during the coming months. If you'd like to know more about the $500 ACNA member bonus, please call 262.567.5476 or download the 2012 Member Loyalty Claim Form (PDF).
Upcoming ACNW Events
February 26 - Son of Quattrofest, Portland International Raceway, Portland, OR
March 13 - Board Meeting
April 7 - Verloren Gehen, Oregon Raceway Park, Grass Valley, OR
April 28-29 - Toure de Olympique, Olympic Peninsula via Westport and Sequim, WA
May 18 - Instructor Clinic, Bremerton Motorsports Park, Port Orchard, WA
May 19-20 - Matt Ammon Memorial Driving School and Teen Clinic, Bremerton Motorsports Park, Port Orchard, WA
June 2 - Triangle of Fire Lighthouse Toure, Puget Sound, WA
June 29-July 1 - Audi Car Corral at SOVREN PNW Historics, Pacific Raceways, Kent, WA
July 13 - Geschwindigkeit, Pacific Raceways, Kent, WA
July 28 - Toure de Old Blewett Road, Blewett Pass, WA
August 25 *Date Changed!* - Strassenlage at The Ridge Motorsports Park, Shelton, WA
September 22 - Maryhill Loops Road Tour and Wine Tasting, Goldendale, WA
October 13 - Autumn Colors Toure, Leavenworth, WA
November 3-4 - Quattrofest, Portland International Raceway, Portland, OR
December 8 - Holiday Party, Mercer Island Community Center, Mercer Island, WA
Other Events
Every Wednesday - Wednesbeerday at Feierabend in Seattle, WA
Every Saturday - Exotics@RTC in Redmond, WA
First Saturday of Every Month - Caffeine and Gasoline at Griot's Garage in Tacoma, WA
March 16 - ACGG Quattro de Seca 2012, Advanced Driver and Instructor Certification Clinic, Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca, Salinas, CA
March 31 - Port Townsend Cruise by Achtuning
July 7 - Audi Expo
Do we have your current email address?
Audi Club Northwest keeps our members informed of upcoming events via email and we also send our newsletter out via email. If you have not been receiving these email notices, please ensure that Audi Club North America has your current email address on file. To update ACNA with your current email address, complete the Change of Address Form here, or send an email to admin@audiclubna.org.
