The DAC Car Club held its 5th annual dinner and a movie night on March 16, 2025 With some 50 people enjoying great wine, Italian food catered from Crisppellis at the amazing Mendelson collection. It was the fourth-straight year that …
DAC Car Club exclusive SEMA Garage Detroit Tour
On February 19 a large gathering of DAC Car Club members were given an exclusive tour of the 45,000 SEMA Garage Detroit (Plymouth) high-tech testing facility. It was a fascinating behind-the-scenes tour of cutting-edge automotive technologies and services! The famed …
DAC Car Club first “Tireside Chat” with Mr. Reuss
The DAC Car Club kicked-off its 2025 programming with a special presentation by General Motors President Mark Reuss. More than 120 DAC Car Club members and guest joined Car Club President Bruce Babiarz in his first “Tireside Chat” with Mr. …
November 19 – DAC Car Club hosts 2025 Detroit Auto Show Preview Reception
It’s back to the future for the 2025 Detroit Auto Show. DAC Member Rod Alberts and Sam Klemet, co-directors of the Detroit Auto Dealers Association, joined the car club on November 19 to share the new plans and features for …
December 7 – Marine’s Toys for Tots Fundraiser
December 7 — The Lingenfelter Collection partnered with the Nortvhille Concours D-Elegance on December 7 to host the Marine’s Toys for Tots fundraiser at the Lingenfelter collection in Brighton. Ken and Kristin Lingenfelter and David Kibbey, Chair of the Northville …
DAC Car Club members join AHF fall color tour!
A picture perfect fall day greeted DAC Car Club and Automotive Hall of Fame drivers on a crisp but sunny morning Saturday (October 19) at the DAC in downtown Detroit. After coffee, donuts and a tour of some very cool …
Porsche Restoration Tour
Some 50 DAC Car Club members and lucky guests had the opportunity to see the restoration of several rare 50’s and 60’s Porsche cars! Car Club Member Paul Van Tol generously shared his collection and spoke to members about the …
The Detroit Athletic Club Car Club was pleased to be a sponsor of the third annual Northville Concours D’Elegance July 14 in the quaint village of Northville.
The auto show honored Ken and Kristen Lingenfelter of the famed Lingenfelter Collection – one of the largest private car collections in the United States as “collectors of the year.” Ken, a DAC Car Club Board Member, was greeted by …
Detroit Grand Prix – June 1-2
Detroit Grand Prix – for the second year racing through the streets of downtown Detroit – some 50 DAC Car Club members enjoyed Grandstand 8 seats for the qualifying and race. DAC members brought their families, friends and a great …
Indianapolis 500! Memorial Day Weekend May 2024
The 108th Running of the Greatest Spectacle in Racing the Indy500! The DAC Car Club arranged a VIP experience for some 30-plus members to attend this year’s Indy500 in Indianapolis at the Penkse-owned Indianapolis Motor Speedway! May 24-27, 2024! Accommodations …
Lingenfelter Collection April 20
Ken and Kristen Lingenfelter opened up their famed car collection of more than 200 vehicles early for an exclusive tour by DAC members on Saturday, April 20. The collection was then opened to the public for a fundraiser for the …
Movie Night at the Mendelson Collection – Ferrari!!!
March – Movie night, Italian-themed dinner, wine and assorted adult beverages beaconed some 60 DAC members to the Collection of Lauren and David Mendelson to view their rare collection of Ferraris – including a couple of 2024 models – before …
DAC Car Club Provided Exclusive Tour of Henry Ford’s Fair Lane Estate
The home of Henry and Clara Ford built in 1914 is undergoing a complete restoration to reflect the way it looked when first occupied by the man credited with putting America on wheels. Members of the DAC Car Club were …