10th Anniversary of Saab Klub Polska on September 18, 2010

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http://rezerwacja.saabklub.pl:81/index.php?id=729&L=1

Honorary Patron - Ryszard Grobelny - President of the City of Poznan
Special Guest - Andrew Prest - General Manager of Polar Mobil Ltd.

All Saab drivers and enthusiasts are cordially invited to join us in celebrating the 10th Anniversary of Saab Klub Polska on September 18, 2010 in the Bednary airport near Poznań. The anniversary celebrations coincide with the introduction of the new Saab 9-5 in the Polish market. It will be yet another wonderful opportunity to get together to let Saab's resurgence appear and underscore both the loyal following and the bright future it has. Saab Klub Polska is one of the most prominent and recognized automobile clubs in Poland, which was recognized by the Auto Świat weekly in naming it the Automobile Fan Club of the Year 2010.

Saab Klub Polska
goes beyond providing a platform for Saab enthusiasts to meet and share experiences, tips and their passion both in person and online in our bustling website. We are also striving to promote driving safety and culture, as well as encourage our members to support charity causes. Both will also be prominent features of our Anniversary meeting.
We extend our sincere invitation to you to join us in this unique celebration!
Executive Board
Saab Klub Polska

The registration form will remain open until September 8, 2010
If you are interested in sponsoring or covering the event, please contact us at marketing@saabklub.pl

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A few pictures from their website. You have to sign up to their forum to access the galleries and finding them is a bit of a challenge when you don't understand Polish. And Google Translate isn't much help with their forum.

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http://www.saabklub.pl/index.php?opt...d=405&Itemid=1

Polish to English translation - Google Translate

During the weekend of 18-19 September 2010, the capital of Wielkopolska and the surrounding villages had the opportunity to host an extraordinary event. The unique association of car enthusiasts, which is Saab Club of Poland, celebrated reverently 10tą anniversary of its existence. On this occasion, the airport near Poznan Bednary Saab 150 rolled off with nearly 300 people on board. Could see the car from across the Polish and other European countries (including Switzerland, Denmark and Finland). Many of them Bednar arrived in groups of several or even a dozen cars, sharing the joy of the shared drive.

Crowds arrived universally loved and associated with the Swedish brand "crocodiles", ie the classic Saab 900, but newer models - the popular Saab 9-3 and 9-5 in various versions, and beloved by users comfortable Saab 9000th There were historical models - in particular, aroused interest in a perfectly restored 1996 Saab Sport from 1962, belonging to Christopher Rozenblat known historical Saab enthusiast and rally driver from Poznan Mosina. Rally enthusiasts also welcomed with joy at the latest Saab - the company Polar Import Poland, the importer of Saab, the disposal of the participants podstawiła two luxuriously appointed brand new Saab 9-5, which just a few weeks earlier, had its premiere. To test the cars placed a long line of volunteers who wanted to make sure that the "novice" (but also the largest in the history of Saab) grows up to the legend of the brand.

But of course, is just one of many attractions that have been waiting for rally participants. Known for their dynamic development of the power and potential of the Saab tuning became willing to compete in a professionally organized racing on a mile, where the final classification contained many surprises, but mainly runs in a truly sporting spirit of rivalry has provided all the positive emotions. Saab is associated not only with the dynamic drive, but safety, so a lot of sites have traditionally been devoted to improving skills, developing a culture of driving and driver awareness Saab. It was an opportunity to test their vehicle control skills in extreme conditions on a large sliding board, as well as in a car equipped with a trolley.

In another part of the airport drivers made available on a special track, "alkogogle, simulating the effects of alcohol on vision, orientation and responsiveness. Many drivers have trouble at the stage to pick up the car, but fortunately it's only a simulation, and the Saab pilots had no trouble keeping sober behind the wheel. The event could also take part in the first aid course run by emergency medical technicians from the company MaziMed, who also organized for all participants in an impressive demonstration of the campaign to help victims of the accident. In a simulated car accident took part other than the Saab brand, so the simulated injuries were extensive, giving the field to present a wide variety of rescue skills.

Rally also had a solid technical background - specialists from the Warsaw Auto-expert workshop for Saab launched a special dynamometer, which allows to check the actual power, owned the car. Within the Pit-Stop zloty condition arrived controlled Saab representatives authorized dealer and service Saab's VIP Auto. Users of older cars were able to get the wanted parts and accessories at an exchange barter. During the rally, documentation, and commemorative photos were taken also from the plane, proudly circling over the airport and all Saabami remembering about their airline roots.

Late afternoon Saab convoy traveled to the places of accommodation under the escort of a motorcycle gang. Wonderful fellow motorcycle club with Mosina led more than 100 cars over a distance of 66 km. After such a busy day at the airport in Bednary, Saab lovers met on Saturday night in a hotel in Dymaczewo New Szablewski, in the municipality Mosina known for its hospitality and the Wielkopolska sympathy for Saab. By the fire and laid tables renewed lasting longer than the existence of the club were established friendships and a lot of new ones. Special moment for the Club Members had a screening imaging Saab Club of Polish history from inception until the year 2010. Zakręciły tears in more than one eye, but was dominated by hearty laughter at the memory of happy and crazy moments. Great atmosphere and a lot of success over the past 10 years, congratulated the participants Rally Andrew Prest, head of the Polar Mobil Limited, a company that represents the Saab in our part of Europe. Andrew also shared with participants his knowledge about the future of the brand - it draws a really interesting but unfortunately, the importer of the participants formed a conspiracy of silence on this topic ...

On Sunday after breakfast joint Saab Club of Poland went collectively to Kornik, where the meadows for a local souvenir pictures taken at the Castle collective - because the scale of the events and surrounding countryside, enjoyment. After visiting the castle and its gardens, rally participants sat at the table one last time for a farewell dinner, then went into his hand, joining in the merry greeting to the group.

Once again, Saab Club of Poland proved that deserves to be called Fanclub Automobile of the Year, awarded by the magazine Auto Bild. Saab is a unique brand that stands out is that there is no typical user, Saab. At the Rally were represented all generations (also due to the fact that for many it was a family event), a group of professional interest, you could hear the many languages and, what is unique to the automotive events, there was a balance of male and ladies (Ladies love their Saab.) Saab Pilots easily find a common language and know how to have fun together and enjoy its diversity. Finally, in some other place you can meet the tax inspector in disguise Elvis, who winds up the event with the participation of artists, doctors, private entrepreneurs, students, their parents and the Danes and Finns.

It is these 10 years of shared passion and mutual sympathy celebrated rally participants. And about what kind of people can be proved by the fact that when we all joined the rally to raise money for the Foundation of the Asylum Psie Angel, taking care of animals injured in traffic accidents.

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A few more pictures from..
http://www.saabklub.pl/cpg/thumbnails.php?album=269













I don't know what's going on but it looks like a great time.