Digital UPDATES:

THIS update was the LAST Digital Update that we created on the Mailchimp software/platform - SEE LINK BELOW to view it.  NOTE:  This update will only be active until I cancel my Mailchimp account.

After clicking link below, click on PAST UPDATES in the top left if you would like to view PAST UPDATES from the past few years.

https://mailchi.mp/67c4688a10ed/buick-gsca-digital-update-17450155

FYI - After getting tired of the limitations + constraints we had using Mailchimp (similar to the better known Constant Contact) along with the costs, we decided to post future updates here.  This way, more people will get them, and hopefully we will have more creative freedom here as well!  Stay tuned as we learn how to get the most out of this new platform, and keep our beloved Buick community up to date on everything!  

A link to the original Digital Update #48 is below if you want to view it as it was created with ALL the images and color:

https://mailchi.mp/097cc8fc034d/buick-gsca-digital-update-17452776?e=097d187bfa

Or, the text was copied below if you simply want to read what was sent out:

Summer of 2026 Update

  We got a few things going on here at the Buick GS Club of America to update everyone on, so let's jump right in!   We have been catching up on quite a LOT here, even though it may not look like it on the outside.  After out part time helper left us hanging last year, it's been quite an adjustment to say the least.  But through all this, we have found ways to streamline the mailing list creation in the future.  We are also getting some new help from best friend and fellow Buick nut Dave England and his wife Darla that will catch us up the rest of the way, PLUS keep us on schedule going forward!  TONS of good things will come from this!!!

The Buick GSCA Phone / Email... 

   One major change that is already in effect is that Dave is now covering the GSCA phone for us.  He will be answering calls and texts MUCH faster than we were able to do.  Plus, he will be able to return any calls that he misses in a timely manner, which I was also not able to do.  This is an important part of the club that needed addressed.  

   Our Email is still handled by myself (Paul Ferry), which has been hard to keep up with as well.  But as Dave and Darla ease the load and stress around here, catching up and keeping up with that should get a LOT better as well!

   So basically, at this point, if you need a quick reply and don't necessarily need to contact me directly, then the phone would be your best option.  If time isn't a big factor and you want to be sure that I get your message/etc, then our email or the CONTACT US form on our website is the way to go (especially for classified ads, photo/article submissions, letters to the editor, and other newsletter related items).

The 4th GSX-tra for the 2025 set is mailing out THIS WEEK...

    This one took a lot of extra time to create for various reasons.  I go into FULL detail in this current newsletter, not holding anything back.  I wanted to be as transparent with everything as we could, and I might have been a bit too real/true with things this time.  But after hearing feedback and questions about me/the club, there were some things that simply needed to be cleared up.

   One thing that happened after we got the file to our printer was dealing with the mailing list.  I just spent the last 2 weeks+ discovering and fixing quite a bit of discrepancies in our database.  Most of this stems from our previous employee, that seemed to be doing a great job.  Turns out, some members had typo's with their address that cause issues mailing, and some duplicate years that they purchased that should have pushed to the following year (so everyone gets what they paid for), and a bunch of other things.  This was a MAJOR overhaul to fix it all, and will make things more correct and faster in the future.  Making sure EVERY MEMBER gets their newsletter as soon as possible is our goal, and should go smoother now that everything is correct.  

   And like the last GSXTRA newsletter... The "digital" version of the newsletters will be available in the MEMBES ONLY section on the club website!  I should have this one available there within a couple days of reading this.  The online version is an ADDED BONUS to the printed one, and is NOT intended to replace the printed version that so many like to receive.

    And as always, there is NEVER a wrong time to join the Buick family + community, and be a part of one of the best and longest running car clubs out there!  New 2026 members are also on this GSXTRA mailing list, and will receive this "free" newsletter since we are running so far behind.

Buick GSCA Shirts + Hats + Banners...

   The club (NOT event) shirts have been a great addition to the GSCA.  We got an unexpected surge of orders right before the Nat's, which we shipped out before we left town.  And at the Nat's, we sold out of a few sizes and 99% of the dark version (got a couple small size left), and the few hats we had.

   FYI, we weren't happy dealing with the people that did the previous printings of the shirts for a few reasons, and have found a new and local supplier to make the next batch.  They are super concerned with the quality and making them exactly how we want.  We plan to make some other cool designs too!  So stay tuned on all that.

   For all online and mail-in orders for shirts and hats, we will ship them out as soon as this next batch gets done.  I will be finalizing the details this week, and then whatever their production schedule is - which shouldn't be too long.

   Nat's Event BANNERS are on the club website too, and in stock ready to ship.  The 45th banner turned out REALLY nice, better than expected.  It has a cool old-school vibe, with some nice Buicks being shown off (plus a tribute to Bobby Buick + little Davey Fiscus).  If you haven't put any of these banners up in your garage, shop, or trailer, then you are REALLY missing out!  It's a GREAT way to show off your Buick passion!!!

The Future of these UPDATES...

   To be totally honest, I don't fully like the new setup we had for these Digital Updates.  And at the same time, I am not thrilled with this current way either.  So for now, the best thing to do for members is to provide BOTH.  That way, more people will be able to get them, and be easier to locate.  Just go to the MEMBERS ONLY section, and look for the DIGITAL UPDATES section (using tabs at the top or the 3 dashes on cell phones to find them).

   After discussing this with Dave and others, we got some really cool ideas to work with.  After looking at what other clubs offer to members with their website content, we have NO doubt that ours will surpass most everything out there.  That's one thing that is nice about the internet... we can have practically unlimited content available there.  Just click and ENJOY, and check back every couple weeks for new stuff!

2026 Buick Related EVENTS

The following info is on Buick related events coming up.

Please note that TBA = To Be Announced.

PLEASE GO TO EACH EVENT'S WEBSITE or CONTACT THEM for the most up-to-date info on each event

46th GS Nationals   Beech bend Raceway   TBD, BG KY = GSNationals on Facebook

Contact info on bottom of page 2 of every GSXtra newsletter

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Buick's at Bates   Bates Nut Farm = The First Sun in June, Valley Center CA - BuicksAtBates.com

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Buick Day at Kuhnle - Motorsports Park = July 25th, Thompson OH - kuhnlemotorsports.com

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Octane Nights Car Show - Aug 5th, Ravenna OH = octanenights.com

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BOPC event - Beaver Springs Raceway = Aug 14th-15th, Beaver Springs PA

Host hotel is Best Western Plus of Lewisburg PA = 570-524-5500 - rooms $ TBA

John Csordas Sr 914-447-6068    johncsordas@optonline.net

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Hot Rod Drag Week TBD  = HotRod.com/hot-rod-drag-week/

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Turbo Farm Fest = Sept 26th - At The Turbo Farm

42W121 IL Route 38 - Elburn, IL 60119

Limited space - PRIVATE EVENT  Attendees must RSVP 630-965-1987 or Wikedv6@hotmail.com

or search for Turbo Farm on FB.  Hotels nearby with in 5–10-mile radius in St. Charles, IL Batavia IL and Geneva IL .

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Buicks at Dragway 42 aka Darana Dragway = Oct 1st-3rd - Darana Dragway - 9161 Rainbow Hwy, West Salem OH    Brian Lorenz - Lorenz Racing & Performance   FastNovaSS@aol.com  330-608-9735

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30th Cruisin the Coast - Oct 4th - 11th - Gulfport MS = CruisinTheCoast.com

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AACA Meet - TBD - Hershey – PA = Kurt Froebel EMAIL:   fallmeet@hersheyaaca.org

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MCACN Indoor Car Show - NOV 21st-22nd - Muscle Car and Corvette Nationals Rosemount IL  

https://MCACN.com/

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PRI Trade Show - Dec 10th-12th = Indianapolis IN   PerformanceRacing.com

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There are a TON of Buick events going on, and new innovations and products still being made for our Buicks!  When other clubs and brands seem to dwindle away as the years go by, the Buick community seems to be getting stronger and more involved every year!  We are all blessed to be a part of it!

NOTE:  Dates and info may NOT be updated on their websites yet

  Our prayers go out to everyone as they travel to and from each event!

I pray that the entire Buick community stays healthy and safe out there!

May God bless and watch over us all!