Audi Club Northwest is excited to host the 34th annual AUDI CLUB NATIONALS event located in the natural beauty of the Greater Seattle-Tacoma area on the shores of Puget Sound. We invite you to experience all that the Pacific Northwest has to offer, from scenic drives past towering forests and snow-capped mountains, to world-class wineries, distilleries and breweries, aerospace centers of excellence, and world-famous landmarks like the Pike Place Market and Space Needle.
In true Audi Club Northwest fashion, a thrilling 2-day high performance driving education event at Ridge Motorsports Park will round out the experience. The Ridge, as it’s known, is a 2.47-mile road course with 16 turns and over 300 feet of elevation change, including an exhilarating 50-foot plunge down the ‘Ridge Complex’.
Wondering about the weather? August is the best time of the year to visit western Washington with blue skies and average temperatures in the mid-70s.
When he wasn’t doing things like riding his motorcycle to South America or water-skiing the length of the Mississippi River, Audi enthusiast Frank Beddor was importing no less than five Audi Sport quattro models from Germany, then founding Audi Club North America.
With over ten thousand members spread out across the United States and Canada, Audi Club North America is the largest club for Audi owners and enthusiasts in the world. The organization holds 300 events across 30 states annually, where chapters and dealerships host tech sessions, social events, race viewing events, driver education events and rallies. Audi Club North America members enjoy a wealth of opportunities in their exploration of the Audi ownership experience – from technology and performance to lifestyle and community.
Audi Club Northwest (ACNW) held its first event in March 1994 at Portland International Raceway with about 30 participants. These early events were run by a few local enthusiasts wanting to share their excitement with others. Many of the people instrumental in starting the local club are still involved today, passing along their knowledge and expertise to new enthusiasts joining the group.
Chapter membership includes enthusiasts from Alaska, Idaho, Oregon and Washington. The chapter operates as a non-profit corporation whose purpose is to educate Audi owners about their cars, build driving skills, and enhance enjoyment of their Audi vehicles. Through driving clinics and social events, the group creates enthusiasts and better drivers!
Wednesday, August 8
Thursday, August 9
Friday, August 10
Saturday, August 11
Sunday, August 12
Event Hotel
1320 Broadway, Tacoma, WA 98402
This boutique downtown hotel is located just steps from the city’s best museums and restaurants. Tacoma is the epicenter of the American glass art movement and, honoring that heritage, Hotel Murano pairs luxurious guestrooms with a museum worthy collection of glass art from around the globe. With a world-class art collection, delicious cuisine at Bite and craft cocktails at the Lobby Bar, and a full-service spa and salon, Hotel Murano is the perfect place to wake up inspired.
The Hotel Murano will serve as the beginning point for daily drives and tours, as well as the Wednesday evening reception and other social activities.
For reservations call (253) 238-8000, ask for the Audi Club Nationals 2018 group rate; or via e-mail to: [email protected]; or online at hotelmuranotacoma.com, enter check-in and check-out dates then ‘Group Code’ 0712959, then click ‘Modify’.
Audi Automobile Rental
Seattle Tacoma International Airport
Want to participate in this year’s 34th Annual National Event, but it’s too far to drive from home? Fortunately, for Audi enthusiasts far from home, a local Silvercar location can fill the gap with a new Audi A4 or Q5 as managed by Silvercar’s unique smart device app system.
Audi Club Northwest has paired with Silvercar as partner to the 2018 Audi Club National Event, creating a substantial discount for those members seeking to rent an Audi in order to take part in the event.
Visit silvercar.com and reserve a two-day rental for the price of one day using promo code MYAUDI1 or reserve a four-day rental for the price of two days using promo code MYAUDI2. Call 855-FLY-2-CAR with questions or email [email protected].
Special thanks to our AUDI CLUB NATIONALS 2018 – The Pacific Northwest Experience sponsors.
Registration begins April 17, 2018 at 3pm PDT / 6pm EDT. Register as early as possible once registration opens in order to ensure your spot to join Audi Club for an incredible immersion into one of the most beautiful areas of the United States amongst some of the most enthusiastic and informative Audi owners around.
