Porsche Club of America-Arizona Region-Going Places-March 2024

Gregg & Alison Bull

Rick Althouse

Kimberly Amadeo

Debbie Antoniolli

Danielle Badler

Dan Bouet

Ken Bryant

Alison Scott Bull

Gregg Bull

Jim & Carole Bultema

Kim Kemper

Rob Main

Scott McILvain

Angela Manente

Mark Manente

Kenneth Mitchell

Peo Hansson

Dennis Rood

Travis Vigue

David K. Whitlock

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

PRESIDENT

Mark Manente president@az.pca.org

NEWS & EVENTS

5...............2024 Calendar of Events

8...............Upcoming Membership Meeting - Benihana

9...............Upcoming Porsches n’ Pancakes - The Thumb

10..............Future AZPCA Social - New Members Day

11..............Future Drive - New Members/Bartletts Lake

12..............Future Membership Meeting - Alpio’s Peakview

VICE PRESIDENT

Dan Bouet vicepresident@az.pca.org

SECRETARY

Gregg Bull secretary@az.pca.org

TREASURER

Marty Ercoline treasurer@az.pca.org

PAST PRESIDENT

Mark Baker pastpresident@az.pca.org

DIRECTORS AT LARGE

Doug Buchanan

DougBuchanan-director@az.pca.org

13..............Future Porsches n’ Pancakes - 5 & Diner

15..............Cars, Coffee & Camaraderie - Alpio’s at Troon

17..............Upcoming Social Event-All Porsche Grand Display

20..............Future Porsches n’ Pancakes - 5 & Diner

22..............Future AZPCA Driving Tour - East Valley Loop

23..............Regional Social/Driving Tour

24..............Future Membership Meeting - Aunt Chilada’s

25..............Future Porsches n’ Pancakes - AJO Al’s

26..............Casino Night Charity Event - Alpio’s at Troon

28..............2024 AutoX Schedule

29..............2024 HP Drivers Education Schedule

30..............HPDE INDE information

48..............2024 Porsche Parade - Birmingham, AL

52..............National event - Las Vegas Regions 50th

55..............Treffen - Spring 2024, Wine Country

54..............National - SIM Racing

64..............PCA - Digital Membership Cards

IN EVERY ISSUE

4..............Arizona Region Board

6..............President’s Note

7..............From the Editors

35..............Goodie Store

37 .............Awards & Accolades

41..............Social Media

43..............Please welcome - New Members

44..............Happy PCA Members’ Anniversaries

45..............Executive Appointees

46..............Zone 8 Staff and Websites

65..............Sponsorship Program

SPONSORS INDEX

19..............APEX Realty Services

Frank Grimmelmann

FrankGrimmelmann-director@az.pca.org

Kenneth Mitchell

KenMitchell-director@az.pca.org

47..............AZ Euros

14..............Barbara, Alpio: Redwood General Tires

34..............Bayntree Wealth Advisors

41..............Brasile, Chuck & Denise; Real Estate

16..............D.L.Jones Home Team

5..............Hamra Fine Jewelry & Timepieces

16..............McIlvain Motors

BC,41.......Porsche

Steve S

SteveSapareto-director@az.pca.org

45..............Trackside

CLASSIFIEDS

https://az.pca.org/classifieds/

Editor’s Note: The dates, times and details of AZPCA events are subject to change. CLICK HERE AZ.PCA.ORG to check the website for the entire calendar of events.

Mar 2024

3 Sun ALL Porsche Grand Display

6 Wed Monthly Member Meeting - Benihana

9-10 Sat -Sun HPDE - INDE

16 Sat New Members Day - We Ko Pa

17 Sun New Members Drive - Bartlett Lake

23 Sat AutoX - AMP Skidpad

23 Sat Charity Casino Night

30 Sat Porsches n’ Pancakes - Thumb

Apr 2024

3 Wed Monthly Meeting - Alpio’s

11 Thu Driving Tour - East Valley

19-21 Sat -Sun HPDE - Podium Club

21-25 Sun-Thu Treffen Spring - Wine Country

27 Sat AutoX - AMP Skidpad

27 Sat Porsches n’ Pancakes - 5&Diner

May 2024

1 Wed Monthly Meeting - Aunt Chilada’s

18 Sat Porsches n’ Pancakes - AJO Al’s

June 2024

5 Wed Monthly Meeting - TBD

9-15 Sun -Sat Porsche Parade

28-30 Fri -Sat Driving Tour - Alpine

July 2024

3 Wed Monthly Meeting - TBD

28-04 Sun -Sat Treffen at Sea - Alaska

Aug 2024

7 Wed Monthly Meeting - TBD

18-24 Fri -Sat *Driving Tour - Moab*

Sept 2024

4 Wed Monthly Meeting - TBD

14 Sat Porsches n’ Pancakes - Anthem

15 Sun Picnic Drive - Tonto Natural Bridge

21-22 Sat -Sun HPDE - INDE

28 Sat Cottonwood Charity Drive

PRESIDENT’S NOTE

Mark Manente

“There is nothing permanent except change.” -Heraclitus

The March calendar is full with the club's special annual events along with our ongoing track day events organized by Dan Bouet and Kim Kemper and the monthly Porsches and Pancakes organized by Dennis Rood.

March 3rd: All Porsche Grand Display, thanks go to Dennis Rood - Bill Stubbs. There are still spots available. Last year over a hundred Porsches were on display.

March 6th Monthly Member Meeting @ Benihana. What is Special about this month's meeting? It is our in-person meet a member guest Jan Nyquist. Jan has enjoyed a fascinating life and career. There are over 80 members already signed up. (If anyone else would like to participate in our in- person meet a member send me an email).

March 16th: Our annual New Members' Day. Thank you, Angela M., Having it for the second year at We-Ko-Pa Resort Casino in Fountain Hills. All members are welcome, but New Members who joined between April 22, 2023 and March 10, 2024, will have their fee reimbursed as a credit on Motorsport Reg to use at a future club event. Sign up there is still room available.

March 17th: Welcome New Members' Drive. Thank you, Rook Younger. Rook is encouraging as many new members to join existing members on the very popular drive to Bartlett Lake.

March 23rd: Our annual Casino Night Charity Event, Thank you, Jeanne Snyder-Baker and Mark Baker for organizing this terrific Charity event. Alpio Barbara again this year is donating his Alpio at Troon location for the event. There will be fantastic items for the silent auction.

All our activities are organized by volunteers. Thank you for your dedication and hard work! It' not just the cars, it's the people. Plenty of activities to enjoy time with other members.

Make it a great month!

Mark M

From the EDITORS Gregg and Ali Bull

Spring always brings a sense of freshness and sharpens our points of view towards people and the places that we live, play and relax. We have met so many unique, warm and friendly people through AZPCA, and find that the theme of “Not just the cars – the people” is reality if you attend the monthly meetings and events that interest you, say hello to someone new and stay open to new experiences. We have seen new faces showing up at our events, and meetings, and are very encouraged that the welcoming spirit of AZPCA is alive and well.

For example, this month we launch Kimberly’s Korner, which is a column written by a new member that we met at a recent monthly meeting who was on their own, but had such an interest in being part of the club. We took a few extra moments to learn about Kimberly, and quickly came to find out how passionate she is about conducting research. And voila – Kimberly’s Korner was born! We hope you find this new addition to our newsletter as delightful as we found Kimberly to be and seek her out at the next member ’s meeting. Her 1st Porsche story is very heartwarming!

Where are we without our friends and family? We would like to honor the friends we have made through this club and ask that everyone considers checking in with your friends and family. A text or a short call or even email can mean the absolute difference in someone’s day, and the energy of a kind thought reminds us of who we are, and what is truly meaningful.

March brings a lot of new growth to all of the elements, and we are looking forward to meeting more new members, and current members at our upcoming events!

“A hui hou:” “Until we meet again.”

Going Places Facts and Figures

The Deadline for submitting material is the 15th of each month. Submissions received after that date will appear in a later edition. Articles written and submitted to Going Places are done so on a voluntary basis.

The views, opinions or suggested links provided by the editors do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of AZPCA or PCA and have not been indorsed as such.

Dates, locations and costing for events may change after publication, please refer to the AZPCA website or MotorsportReg for the up to date information.

Upcoming Monthly Membership Meeting - Benihana

AZPCA Monthly Membership Meeting

March 6, 2024 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm

Benihana

We are changing it up for a delightful meal at Benihana. This will be a dining experience unlike any other! As you sit with nine others at your personal table, a highly skilled and well-trained personal chef will entertain you while cooking such favorites as steak, chicken, seafood, and fresh vegetables in traditional Japanese style on a hibachi table. You won’t want to miss this one.

Jim and Carole Bultema, Organizers

Benihana

16403 N. Scottsdale Road

Scottsdale, AZ 85254

Cost: $40 per person

Event Schedule:

5:30 – 6:15 p.m. Social hour

6:15 – 7:00 p.m. Dinner

7:00 – 7:30 p.m. Meeting

Registration is required for this event. The closing date to register is March 1 at midnight. Registration is limited to 80.

Upcoming Porsches n’ Pancakes - The Thumb

AZPCA Porsches n’ Pancakes proudly presents…..

Always a crowd pleaser, whether you just want some racing fuel, pulled pork BBQ, A carwash, a little bespoke gift, a bottle of wine for dinner or a homemade pastry you can find it all at the Thumb, best of all you can meet up with your fellow AZPCA members.

WHEN: Saturday, March 30, 2024 (**NEW DATE**)

TIME: 8:30am-10:00am

MENU: Choose whatever you wish off the menu and pay your own tab

ATTENDANCE: Limited to 30 people for this event.

Future AZPCA Social Event - New Members Day

AZPCA New Members’ Day - Saturday, March 16, 2024

2:30 pm – 5:30 pm

We-Ko-Pa Casino Resort

10438 N Fort McDowell Rd. Scottsdale, AZ

Attention all club members! Join the fun at New Members’ Day to welcome and celebrate our new club members. This event is an opportunity for our members to meet the 2024 Board of Directors, the chairpersons and other club members. The program includes introduction of our board members and club chairpersons about their areas of responsibility. You'll have free time to discuss individual topics one-one with board members and chairpersons!

The We-Ko-Pa Casino Resort introduced its new state-of-the-art casino in October 2020. Our buffet dinner will feature authentic dishes from around the world.

NOTE - The entire Casino and Buffet are NON-SMOKING

AGENDA

2:30 - 3:00 PM Social Time

3:00 – 4:00 PM Introductions, Presentations and Free time to visit with board members and chairpersons

4:00 – 5:30 PM Dinner Buffet

5:30 PM Adjourn

The event cost is $40.00 per attendee, with some of the cost subsidized by the club. All new members attending who have joined since our last New Members’ Day (4/22/2023) event will be provided a $40 credit to your MotorsportReg.com account and will be valid until the end of 2024. To receive the credit your attendance must be verified at event check-in.

Closing date to register is March 10th at midnight. Attendance is limited to 100 attendees.

Questions? Contact Angela Manente, Event Coordinator at: amanente42@gmail.com

Future AZPCA Driving Tour - Bartlett Lake

Welcome New Members Driving Tour

Sunday, March 17, 2024

Following our annual New Members Day event on Saturday we have planned a driving tour to one of the club's favorite destinations, Bartlett Lake. We will meet at the Coffee Plantation in Scottsdale, a frequent starting point for AZPCA driving tours. The tour will follow an interesting and scenic route through Scottsdale and North Phoenix, then through Carefree. The beautiful Sonoran Desert views will highlight one of the best Porsche roads in the Valley on our way to Bartlett Lake. There we will enjoy a buffet lunch at The Cove restaurant, which has hosted our club for previous events and always serves a delicious menu.

The cost for the lunch buffet is $34 per person.

Go to the event page on the website for more information and to find the registration link.

Future Monthly Membership Meeting - Alpio’s

AZPCA Monthly Membership Meeting

April 4, 2024 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm

“Let’s Have a Hukilau” at Alpio’s

Thrown on your best-looking Hawaiian outfit for a very special Hukilau evening. We will provide Lei’s to everyone and umbrellas for your Mai Tai! (BYOB)

Enjoy a sumptuous Hawaiian Luau-style buffet dinner served up by Sharko’s, a family-owned business since 1976 and fast becoming a regular with our club.

ENTREES:

Cantonese Pepper Steak, beef top sirloin sliced thin, coated in a savory sauce and stir fried with fesh green & red bell peppers, mushrooms and onions or Mango Chicken topped with a special mango sauce

Sides: Tossed Garden Salad with Mandarin Oranges and Crispy Wontons

Stir Fry Vegetables, broccoli, snow peas, carrots, green beans, red bell peppers, onions

Fried rice

Hawaiian rolls and butter

Dessert: Pineapple Upside Down Cake

BEVERAGES: Bottled Water Assorted Canned Soda Diet & Regular

Jim and Carole Bultema, Kukulu‘ana (Organizers)

Cost: $40 per person

Alpio’s Peakview Garage

4150f East Peak View Road, Cave Creek, AZ

Event Schedule:

5:30 – 6:15 p.m. Social hour

6:15 – 7:00 p.m. Dinner

7:00 – 7:30 p.m. Meeting & Meet a Member

Registration is required for this event.The closing date to register is March 31st at midnight

Registration is limited to 75

Future Porsches n’ Pancakes - 5 & Diner

Where the 50s comes to life!

Harking back to a simpler time

In 1989, 5 & Diner was created as a place where people would be transported in time to a place where life was simpler. In the process, the legendary 5 & Diner Restaurants were created. The no-holds-barred 50’s flashback theme with affordable, top-quality food including award-winning burgers and shakes.

WHEN: Saturday, April 27, 2024

WHERE: 5220 N 16th Street, Phoenix, AZ, 85016

MENU: Order anything you like off the menu and pay your own Bill

ATTENDANCE: Limited to 50 people so sign up early.

ATTIRE: Bring a hat and your sunscreen because we’re rockin’ it on the Patio.

https://www.redwoodgeneraltire.com/

Upcoming AZPCA Social Event

ALL PORSCHE GRAND DISPLAY

ALL PORSCHE GRAND DISPLAY

CAREFREE TOWN CENTER

Sunday, March 3, 2024

7:30am (Display)

9:00am (Show Opens) – 2:30pm

Come out with your friends and enjoy a day of displaying your Porsche, seeing other great Porsches, and visiting with friends. While awards will be given, no cars will need to be opened or the owner with the car.

We will use the French style of judging which is simply best preparation, presentation, and POP an outstanding car.

Cars will start loading into the display field on Ho Hum and Easy Streets at 7:30 AM with show open to all at 9:00 AM. Coffee and pastries will be available to start and water and soft drinks all day for those showing their cars. Awards will be at 2:00 PM at the Sanderson Pavilion Stage and the show will conclude at 2:30 PM. We expect the public will attend and will have “suggested donation” clear big jars at all entrances with a sign the proceeds will go to the Mesa Community College Automotive Program for scholarships.

Several restaurants will be available for breakfast and lunch during the show. We ask you to leave your car there for the entire show until 2:30 PM. It you are not able to do that please do not display your car.

Proceeds after expenses will benefit the Mesa Community College Automotive Program also.

Cost is $25 to display your car when you register on Motorsports.reg. You do not have to be a member to display your car.

When you arrive, we ask you to go to the registration table to check in and receive your display placard, which you will fill out with information about your displayed car.

We look forward to seeing you for a fun day in March.

IMPORTANT AZPCA Information

AZPCA Region Event Cancelation Policies & Event Organizer Responsibilities

Event Cancellation Policy

Most of our events have attendance limits, and they fill up quickly. Also, we often have waiting lists for those wishing to attend but do not have a secured attendance spot. Increasingly, attendees sign up and simply do not show up for the event without canceling in advance. This behavior impacts the event registrar/organizer, the event facility, and those on the waiting list wanting to attend but cannot. This behavior demonstrates a lack of common courtesy, requiring it to be addressed proactively. On the first occurrence a warning will be issued, and on the second occurrence privileges to attend future events may be impacted. Also, any registration fees for paid events will be forfeited without recourse since the club is charged regardless. The cancelation policy requires cancelation of your registration on MSR for paid or unpaid events a minimum of 7 days prior to the event date, unless there are serious and extenuating emergency circumstances as assessed by the event registrar/organizer. Most importantly, please be courteous to your fellow members so that everyone has an opportunity to enjoy events.

Event Organizer Responsibilities

Event organizers are required to send out a reminder approximately 9 days in advance of any event reminding registrants of the event and summarizing their responsibilities by including the following language:

Thank you for your RSVP. Please note that whether or not there is a registration fee for this event, the restaurant is expecting a certain number of attendees we provide to them in advance and incur cost accordingly If you need to cancel please do so at least one week prior to the event date (being a no-show without notice is rude to other members who wish to attend, the restaurant and to the event organizer). Additionally, if there is a fee or prepayment associated with the event, it will be forfeited if cancelled less than 7 days before the event. Thank you!”

Additionally, event organizers are requested to send out a reminder two or three days prior to the event simply as a courtesy to remind those attending.

IMPORTANT AZPCA Information

Reimbursement & Stipend Policy for AZPCA HPDE Events:

1. Reimbursement is provided to 5 key workers / volunteers for actual round-trip fuel cost (upon providing receipts), and if applicable, $120/night stipend for lodging/ incidentals. If it is not an overnight event and/or a requirement, then spend is reduced to $40. Key workers are volunteers that are attending the event solely to work the event but not participate in the event. Examples could be: Grid worker(s), Safety inspector(s), Timing and Scoring Chair, Safety Chair, Event Chair, CDI. Excludes: Corner workers/flaggers.

2. A corner worker/flagger is offered a $100 stipend or a $175 MSR credit for a future HPDE event, by choice of the flagger.

3. Other non-critical volunteer positions are provided a lunch (lunch will either paid for individually or provided as part of event to all participants).

4. The Event Organizer is reimbursed for fuel costs related to event planning/execution and round-trip fuel cost (upon providing receipts and log).

5. Continue to offer discounted registration fees for approved AZPCA Instructors.

Policy adopted by majority vote of the Board of Directors at the June 2023 BOD meeting

Rise and Shine - A review of the PnP at Daddy-O’s

Story by Debbie Antoniolli

Photos by Debbie Antoniolli

RISE & SHINE

--Destination Daddy O’s—

What a perfect morning to venture into Phoenix! Porsche club events, be it a monthly membership meeting, an amazing group drive, a special social event, or a delicious P & P breakfast...the word that always comes to mind is FRIENDSHIP.

Not only is it fun to catch up with members who you might not see often, but the breakfasts are always an opportunity to spend quality time discovering a variety of new people.

Daddy O’s definitely delivered on this possibility. Getting to know Kathy and Ted Vander Hoek, along with Nancy and Dennis Rood was quite enjoyable. Learning about family, homes (Both the Seattle area and Scottsdale for all of them) and simply experiencing their unique personalities was the highlight of my day. We had a great meal, and our server, Maya, was exceptional. If you ever find yourself there, please ask for her! I hope to see many of you at our next P & P breakfast, and if you dare, buddy up with a member that you don’t know and enjoy the experience of getting to know someone who may just end up being a good friend.

Dennis, thanks for planning this event!

Ted and Kathy Vander Hoek outside the restaurant

Review - Driving Tour to Bagdad

Story by Peo Hansson

Photos by Peo Hansson

Our group of approximately 50 Porsche driving enthusiasts gathered in North Phoenix ready to explore some of the best driving roads in Arizona.

As always, great conversations and appreciation of the impressive selection of Stuttgart’s finest that had been gathered. We admired early 911s, 993s, 997s, 991s, 992s, Speedsters, Spyders, Caymans, Macans, and more.

The leadership of Debbie and Rook was inspiring as usual and after the drivers’ meeting, including a nice number of new members introducing themselves, off we went. We passed the gigantic new $40B semiconductor facility and continuing onto the beautiful US 60, after successfully navigating the potholes around Wickenburg the real fun started on the smaller and windier roads towards Bagdad.

We all managed the confusing left turn onto AZ 97, a rollercoaster filled with sharp, blind, off camber, late apex, early apex, and everything in between, turns. Our leads did an excellent job of adjusting the flow of traffic in a safe but inspiring manner. And we got to drive the thing twice!

As our adrenaline levels started to approach normal, we arrived at the excellent Copper Country Bar and Grill in Bagdad, where we enjoyed great service and fantastic burgers, chicken sandwiches, and salads. Legend says the name Bagdad came from a father-son mining operation. The son would yell, "Bag, dad!" when he needed a new ore bag.

Janine, our lovely host and owner of the restaurant, gave us an introduction to Bagdad, which is home to the Freeport-McMoRan's copper mining operation, the world’s first commercial-scale concentrate leach processing facility (2003) and one of the longest continuously operating electrowinning plants in the world (1970). Bagdad, population 2,500, is located in a not so populated and mountainous desert area. All homes in Bagdad are owned by the mining company. Employees rent the homes and if they leave the company or retire, they have 90 days to get out of town. One can imagine the dramas that have unfolded over the years. There is a waiting list for homes with currently 136 entries.

After these and other facts about the town and the mining history, we continued our lively conversations and eventually headed back to the Phoenix area at our own pace to conclude yet another rewarding AZPCA event.

Njut av fartkänslan som bara en Porsche kan ge

“Enjoy the feeling of speed that only a Porsche can give”

Peo Hansson

Future AZPCA Driving Tour - East Valley Tour

EAST VALLEY LOOP TOUR

Thursday, April 11, 2024, 9:00 am - 2:00 pm

Mid-week drive to avoid weekend Winkleman Loop traffic. There are many great roads to explore North and South of Highway 60 in the East Valley. This year we are making the clockwise drive for the Winkleman Loop.

Our Tour will start in East Mesa. We will proceed East on Hwy. 60 to Speedway bio break, to AZ 70 to 77 South, continue South and East 177 North past the Ray Copper Mine to Superior AZ to the Silver King Smoke House for Lunch. Pay for your own lunch! Last year we avoided the stop in Superior due to an annual festival.

Side Note: An investor purchased and renovated The Hotel Magma. Superior was founded as a mining town for the Silver King and then later Magma mines; silver was mined at first, and then transitioned to copper. The town has been the site for many Hollywood movies and Television Westerns. In 1997 the thriller-drama U-Turn, directed by Oliver Stone and starring: Sean Penn, Jennifer Lopez, and Nick Nolte. In 1977 scene from the Gauntlet filmed on Main St, starring Clint Eastwood and Sandra Locke.

MEETING LOCATION WILL BE LISTED ON MOTORSPORTREG WHEN YOU REGISTER FOR THE DRIVE

Tour Organizer: Mark Manente - president@az.pca.org

Future Monthly Membership Meeting - Aunt Chilada’s

AZPCA Monthly Membership Meeting

May 1, 2024 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm

Aunt Chilada’s

Come join us for our next meeting at one of the most requested venues we have, the historic Aunt Chilada’s! Expect great Mexican food and plenty of time for socializing and meeting new friends. Hope to see you there.

Jim and Carole Bultema, Organizers

Aunt Chilada’s

7330 N. Dreamy Draw Drive Phoenix, AZ 85020

Menu

Southwest Caesar Salad

Spinach con Queso Dip

Roasted Poblano Pasta Alfredo with Grilled Chicken Machaca Enchiladas

Mexican Street Corn, Refried Beans and Rice

Coffee, iced tea and warm, house made flour and corn chips with Salsa de Olivo. Cash bar

Cost: $40 per person

Event Schedule:

5:30 – 6:15 p.m. Social hour

6:15 – 7:00 p.m. Dinner

7:00 – 7:30 p.m. Meeting & Member Talk

Registration is required for this event.

The closing date to register is April 28th at midnight.

Registration is limited to 95

Future Porsches n’ Pancakes - AJO AL’S

Arizona’s Original Mexican Restaurant

Sonoran-style Mexican food since 1986

Ajo Al’s is a family owned and operated restaurant serving Sonoran-style Mexican food. All the menu items are prepared fresh daily featuring the freshest and finest local ingredients. Try one of their specialties from smoked street Tacos to Mexican pizzas to frozen Margaritas.

WHEN: Saturday, May 18, 2024

WHERE: 7458 W Bell Road, Glendale, AZ, 85308

MENU: Order anything you like off the menu and pay your own Bill

ATTENDANCE: Limited to 40 people so sign up early.

ATTIRE: Bring an appetite, I hear the food is delicious!

It’s time to register for:

3rd AZPCA Casino Night Charity Event for the benefit of St Vincent de Paul of AZ

Date/Time: March 23, 2024 @ 5:30 pm – 9:00 pm

Location: Alpios at Troon (10452 E Jomax Rd, Scottsdale, AZ)

Registration is limited to 100, so register NOW!

Registration is required. Utilize the registration link below:

Register Here

Attire: Attire is UPSCALE, so have fun dressing up, Vegas style!

Cost: $90 registration fee includes:

1. A voucher for $500 in chips for blackjack, roulette, and/or craps.

2. A delicious array at the buffet table

3. Two vouchers for beer or wine

How To Win

1. Split the Pot Raffle

2. Highest Bidder on many fabulous Silent Auction Items

3. Exchange your chips for lottery tickets for at least Three fabulous prizes (more chips mean more lottery tickets)

Here are a few of the experiences and other items already donated to be auctioned off:

· Sourdough Bread Making with the Past President and 1st Lady (Jeanne & Mark), Includes Sourdough starter, lunch, and freshly baked Sourdough bread

· Gourmet three-course fine dining for 4 people at the home of George and Rita Sprenkle

· A beautiful necklace custom made by Tracee Nichols

· A complete 3-year Ceramic Coating by Impeccable Mobile Detail LLC

· Two reserved parking spaces at Alpio’s Cars and Coffee for one year (one per bidder)

· Many more prizes still to be added

Ways You Can Help with the Charity Event

· Donate an item or “experience”

· Attend the event and bid on auction items

· Become a cash sponsor of the event

· Volunteer to help at the event

One major goal of the Casino Night Charity Event is to encourage members to meet new people and deepen existing friendships. In this spirit, we are encouraging members to donate an “experience” or “social get-together” that you, as a donor, would share with the winning bidder.

AZPCA AUTOCROSS SEASON - 2024

The tentative autocross dates for the 2024 AZPCA Region Autocross Season from October to April are on Saturday at AMP as follows:

• March 23, 2024, Saturday - AZ Motorsport Park Skidpad

• April 27, 2024, Saturday - AZ Motorsport Park Skidpad

About Autocross events:

Join us for our AZPCA autocross at Arizona Motorsports Park Skidpad. Location address is 15402 W. Camelback Rd, Litchfield Park, AZ 85340. Non-Porsches are welcome to participate. Multi lap format. Contact Kim Kemper for more information. $60 for the event - there is no on site registration. If you wish to have someone, who is not an entrant, over 18 years old and who is an immediate household member, as a passenger for a taste of autox please pre-register and pay the $15 fee. Drivers can invite guests only during pre-registration who must complete all waivers, but cannot be a passenger and no lunch is provided. The club will be serving a lunch to all pre-registered drivers and taste of autocross participants. Gates open at 7:00 am. First car out at 8:30 am. Rental helmets can be reserved during the online registration process. Sorry but no go-karts, Polaris type, formula or other exoskeleton vehicles permitted. AMP has a strict sound limit of 92 db and your vehicle must pass sound tech held immediately before the event (around 8:00) or have a valid AMP sound sticker and no changes to the car impacting sound have been made since. A link to the Porsche waiver will be sent to you via email, information on the AMP paper waiver will be provided in your event receipt and is available on site.

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2024 Season

Saturday & Sunday, March 9-10, 2024 Inde Motorsports Ranch 

Friday-Sunday, April 19-21, 2024 (NEW DATE)

Podium Club at Attesa 

Saturday & Sunday, September 21-22, 2024 Inde Motorsports Ranch 

Sunday, October 27, 2024

Arizona Motorsports Park (CCW)

Saturday & Sunday, November 16-17, 2024

Spring Mountain Motor Resort

(Las Vegas PCA Region Event – Registration Link TBD)

Saturday & Sunday, December 7-8, 2024

Podium Club at Attesa 

 Time Trials also available at this HPDE event

HPDE Event Registrations: azpca.motorsportreg.com

Arizona

Park, AZ 85340 Inde

Podium

Spring

Meet this month’s Featured Member - Travis Vigue

1. When did you join PCA?

I joined in February of 2023

2. What Porsche(s) do you have?

996 Carrera

3. Where are you from?

Maine

4. Family?

Girlfriend

5. Work background or trade?

Veteran/Automotive Buy, Build and Sell

6. What makes your car special?

Special but to me and it’s number 200 of 3600 hand built 996’s.

7. Next upgrade?

Always doing something

8. Have you personalized your car?

Very much so.

9. Favorite memory with a car?

Building it.

10. Why did you buy your Porsche?

Sentimental reasons

11. High school nickname?

None

12. Top 3 cars you would own?

Any air cooled Porsche 911

1. Ford GT40

2.

3. Shelby F150 Single Cab

WRITTEN BY James Bultema, Arizona Region

Kimberly’s Korner - Facts, Figures and Fallacies

BY Kimberly Amadeo, Arizona Region

3 Surprising Facts You Didn’t Know About Porsche Owners

We all know that Porsche owners are the best looking, savviest, and most successful car owners around, right? Well, what if I told you there might be some surprising facts about Porsche owners when compared to other luxury car owners?

Here’s a quick comparison. Let me know at the next breakfast or dinner meeting if any of these surprised you.

Gender

Are luxury vehicles all owned by men? Um, yes and no.

Most (70%) Porsche car owners are male. This comes as no surprise, but it’s interesting to note that means 30%, or almost one-third, are female. The proportion is a little higher for Macan owners, of which 35% are female.

Nevertheless, Porsche does appeal more to men than women when compared to other luxury brands. Audi is 65% male, while BMW and Cadillac are just 60% male. On the other hand, Tesla is 57% male, and Lexus is the most egalitarian, with just 54% male. (Sorry, I don’t have gender statistics for the other luxury auto brands.)

Age

Although Porsche is actively marketing to the younger generation, the average age of the Porsche owner is 54. More than half of them are over 55. Only 12% are 18-34 (probably tech or crypto guys!)

This is younger than Cadillac owners (59) and about the same age as Maserati and Lexus owners. Other brands, such as BMW, Audi, and Bentley, are also in the same age bracket.

Younger car owners gravitate to Land Rover (average age of 50 Tesla (47). The youngest owners are Ferrari (45) and Lamborghini (35-50.)

Income

Porsche car owners earn more than almost all other luxury car owners. Their median household income is $300,000. The only car owners that earn more are 1) Rolls Royce, at $600,000, 2) Ferrari, at $500,000, and 3) Lamborghini, at $500,000.

That means Porsche owners out earn the other popular luxury brand owners. How much? Bentley owners earn $250,000, while Tesla is next at $166,000. Maserati owners earn $160,000; while Land Rover owners take home an average of $150,000.

All other luxury car owners earn $100,000 or less, including these brands: BMW, Lexus, Audi, and Cadillac. (Source: “Car Brand Demographics: 37 Brands Checked (Age, Income, Etc.), Motor and Wheels, October 23, 2023.

What fact surprised you the most?

AZPCA Regional eNEWS

AZPCA REGION eNEWS

AZPCA Region publishes several emails each month to notify the members of the upcoming social and driving events and other pertinent Region business and activity information. These emails are known as eNews email blasts and will be identified by the PCA Banner as you see above.

It has come to the Region’s attention that several hundred members are not receiving the AZPCA Region’s eNews email blasts. This may be because the PCA National Office may not have your correct email address or there may be a technical problem with your email address. Or the member at one time elected to opt out of receiving the emails and would like to begin receiving them.

AZPCA Region would like to help the members in resolving this issue of you not receiving the eNews emails. If you are not receiving any of the emails that are labeled with the above banner, and prefer to receive them, please email the Region’s Communications Chair, Kenny Mitchell at kenmitchell@az.pca.org

It’s here!! Announcing the new PCA National Webstore where we can purchase all our Arizona Region Goodie Store items, as well as anything with the National PCA logo.

https://www.pcawebstore.org/regions/AZ

Click on the link to be directed to our Arizona page on the National website.

Login at the upper right, then feel free to explore our page as well as the many National PCA Goodie Store items. When you are ready to check out, you’ll have several shipping options available to choose from, and everything is shipped directly to the address you provide.

Name badges are still sourced locally.

Go to the az.pca.org website and use the drop-down menu to get to the Badge Order Form.

Questions?

Contact Jennifer Harrenstein, your 2024 Merchandise Chair notethepossibility@gmail.com

Monthly Awards & Accolades

Each month the Editors and Contributors of Going Places would like to recognize certain members for special contributions to this amazing Club we are all part of.

The Writers Award, this award is for an individual that submits or presents the best article.

Writers Award – January 2024: Debbie Antoniolli

The winner will receive a $30 credit on their MotorsportReg account to be used for upcoming AZPCA events.

The Volunteer Award, this award goes to the member who goes above and beyond the call of duty, this person demonstrates what the Clubs values are all about, Passion, a Positive attitude and a willingness to help.

Volunteer of the Month – January 2024: Kim Kemper

The winner will receive a $30 credit on their MotorsportReg account to be used for upcoming AZPCA events.

**Even if you don’t win this month a big heart felt THANK-YOU to all the wonderful contributors that help make this award-winning Newsletter/Magazine the success that it is, CHEERS.

*2024 Aman-Steele Award/Legacy Award *

Aman-Steele Award

A reinstatement of the historical Annual Aman Award for outstanding achievement, represen7ng the AZPCA Member (or Members, awarded jointly) in good standing who is acknowledged as the enthusiast (or enthusiasts) of the year for the current calendar year. The award is designated as the Aman-Steele Award to recognize the life7me contribu7on of Jack Aman and Ken Steele to the Club. The award is presented at the AZPCA annual dinner to the enthusiast of the year demonstra7ng an excep7onal level of contribu7on to the Club. Candidates are to be nominated by any club member including a descrip7on of the nominees unique and significant contribu7ons to the club in the current year and voted upon by the Board of Directors at their November Board Mee7ng in an execu7ve session following the main board mee7ng to maintain the decision in confidence un7l the presenta7on of the award at the December Annual Holiday Party

Legacy Award

The Annual Legacy Award established in 2023 recognizes an AZPCA Member or members working as a team who historically and consistently over a decade or more has or have contributed significantly to excep7onally suppor7ng the club and its membership at a significant level. The award may recognize this contribu7on from a current ac7ve member or posthumously for a member’s contribu7on. This award is nominated and voted upon by the Board of Directors who may at their discre7on seek guidance form the general membership, especially those who have historically been involved with the club and were able to personally observe those who have made a significant consistent contribu7on that is above and beyond usual expecta7ons. The Board of Directors will consider nomina7ons and make the final decision in an execu7ve session following the main board mee7ng to maintain the decision in confidence un7l the presenta7on of the award at the December Holiday Party Mee7ng.

Danielle’s Column - The Remainder Bin

STORY BY DANIELLE BADLER

So I was meandering through my local Barnes & Noble. I had already cruised through the car magazines, noting once again the amazing fact that Jolly Olde, a country the size of New York State, still dominates the car mag shelf space. I counted four Porsche-only monthly Brit titles. How can that be?

No matter. On to the remainder shelves. And there, amid the 50% off titles on the top ten killer submarines of the world, how to cook a souffle like Julia Child and gardening secrets of the pros … there it was … really? Could it be? Yes indeed! “The Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee Book.”

I’m a big Jerry fan. Late night, when Stephen and Jimmy and Jimmy are on hiatus, I watch Seinfeld reruns. And they hold up. The puffy shirt, the bubble boy, yada-yada-yada, the soup Nazi, Festivus. They’re timeless. Not that there’s anything wrong with that.

It also doesn’t hurt that we’re both from the same general neck of the woods, Lon Ghiland. Which the natives shorten to The Ghiland. You have to hit that G, hard. I even had a very distant brush with fame once – a guy I used to play golf with, whose business was drilling precise holes for elevator shafts, told me he once drilled shafts for Jerry’s converted car garage on the Upper West Side of Manhattan. Yes, that’s right! Although I never got an invitation to see the result of his work.

At first, I thought the book was a joke. Because it reminded me immediately of one of my favorite bits on the series, Kramer’s coffee table book on coffee tables. But that’s another story. You see, I’ve seen every bite-size episode. I love it. The cars, the guests, the chatter, the revelations.

Of course, I’ve buried myself in the tome. And I’m proud to share some take-aways. Because God only knows how many copies of Comedians are out there, anywhere. Here’s just a scrape of crema from the surface of the cup.

Jerry wrote an introduction to the book. “What if I figured out a way to bring the viewer along on a bit of comedy hang time but mostly the jokes and whatever else has some thought value? I’m not much for podcasts. I think virtually everything could do with a good edit …. a beautifully put together stand-up set is …. ‘I have a lot of funny and interesting thoughts. Here’s the best ones.’”

The episode with President Obama; “We did the phone call first. The President was like ‘Yeah, come on over.’ After Obama hung up the phone, he said to the Secret Service agent who was in the office with him, ‘He’s going to knock on the window. Don’t shoot him.’”

On relationships. Jerry to Bill Burr; “If I could give you three words of marriage advice? I’m married 14 years.” All right. “Never stop apologizing.”

More on relationships. Jerry to Ali Wentworth; “I’ll tell you, your husband (George Stephanopoulos) has got one of the greatest husband lines I’ve ever heard. ‘So you’ve moved to this new place on 72nd. Are you happy there? And he says I hope we are.’”

On TV and movies. Mel Brooks; “It’s got to please you. You’re the only audience. If it pleases you, it will please them. If you don’t laugh, they’re not going to laugh. If you don’t cry, they’re not going to cry.”

On other comedians. Jay Leno; “When you’re hot, whatever you do: ‘Oh, ho, ho.’ People laugh at everything you do. Then after they’ve seen you a few times, it gets a little trickier. Taste is what’s left.”

More on other comedians. Jerry to Howard Stern; “Listen, a great stand-up is a victory over the self. And you are as great an example as exists. Your career is a victory over the self. The greatest obstacles are the self. It wasn’t the business. It wasn’t other people. It wasn’t relationships, your wife, whatever. None of that was the biggest obstacle. It was you. You conquered yourself.”

Still more on other comedians: Robert Klein to Jerry about Rodney Dangerfield; “We’d hang around.” Where? “His place, first on 86th (In accent) I’ll tell ya, I got an apartment on 86th , between Columbus and Puerto Rico. I got mugged there. The guy had a razor. It was an electric razor. It was my own fault. I was standing close to an outlet.”

Back to Jerry’s intro, on the cars; “… if you’re not an automotive enthusiast, cars are an unbelievably boring subject …. How a person could not be interested in cars, I’ll never understand. They’re such large, important, fascinating objects …. They’re su ch a perfect fit with the comedians and the coffee. The reason I love cars is each one’s personality always expresses a moment in mechanical history and culture …. Every car is so unique to me. And so much like a person. Always trying to please, so often failing….”

I hope you find your very own Getting Coffee Book. I’m keeping mine, piping hot, forever.

Who is Danielle Badler?

A New York native, Danielle Badler embarked on a writing and communications consulting career in early 2007, following more than 30 years in corporate communications, the last ten years as the chief global communications officer for three Fortune 500 companies, General Instrument Corporation, Unisys Corporation and Western Union.

Danielle now calls Denver home.

PLEASE WELCOME

New Members

John & Camille Becker

Fountain Hills, Arizona

2020 911 Carrera S

Lee Ed Carlson Scottsdale, Arizona 1990 944 S2 Cabriolet

Jeff A. Copoloff

Phoenix, Arizona 2003 911 Carrera

Dan Duffus

Phoenix, Arizona 1959 356 Convertible D Beige

Alvaro Flores

Phoenix, Arizona 2006 Cayman S

Scotts Forbes

Scottsdale, Arizona 2021 911 Turbo S

Bob Golfen

Phoenix, Arizona 1962 356

Gregory O Halvorson

Scottsdale, Arizona 2019 911 Turbo S Cabriolet

Sean Herd Phoenix, Arizona 2006 911 Carrera

Jeff A. Holbrook Phoenix, Arizona 2006 911 Carrera

David W. Hreha Phoenix, Arizona

2006 Cayman S

Rob E. Leonard Phoenix, Arizona 2012 911 Carrera S

Farzam Maleki

Scottsdale, Arizona 2023 718 Boxster GTS 4.0

Thomas Marquis

Paradise Valley, Arizona 1988 928 S4

Michael Nowak

Gilbert, Arizona 2021 911 Carrera S

James B. & Cheryl Riga

Anthem, Arizona 2013 Boxster S

Bruce & Cynthia Santomarco Scottsdale, Arizona 2023 Macan

Greg & Elise Schwimer Scottsdale, Arizona 2017 Cayenne GTS

Richard W. Seagraves Scottsdale, Arizona 2015 911 Carrera S

Paul & Barbara Stockford

Cave Creek, Arizona 2009 911 Carrera S Cabriolet

Travis Sutton

Casa Grande, Arizona 2019 718 Cayman

Ivan Tanev Maricopa, Arizona 2005 911 Carrera

Angela Manente Membership Chair

New Transfers

Arthur & Maureen Ayala

Queen Creek, Arizona

Transfer from: Loma Prieta (LPR)

1997 911 Carrera S

Jan A. Giezentanner

Sun City West, Arizona

Transfer from: Cimarron (CMR) 1999 911 Carrera

Brett & Nicole Hoskins

Goodyear, Arizona

Transfer from: Riverside (RIV) 2024 911 Carrera T 2014 911 Carrera

Chris Shams Jacksonville, Florida

Transfer from: Florida Crown (FCR)

2013 911 Carrera

HAPPY PCA ANNIVERSARY !

These members are observing their PCA Membership Anniversary this month!!

47 Years

Burkhard Franke

Robert Kilburn

Robert & Connie

Waldrop

43 Years

Craig Binder

37 Years

Charles & Lois Folk

34 Years

David Sherf

33 Years

David Derr & Sybil

Solis-Derr

Joan Kilburn

Deborah Lahtonen

30 Years

Jonathan & Kristin

Luse

29 Years

Aaron Heimke

Billy & Diane Morgan

28 Years

Mark & Marybeth

Howard

24 Years

Brian & Matthew

Porcelli

James & Jill Santa

Steven Wall

23 Years

Gregory & Deirdre

Furseth

Phil Rader

22 Years

Bob & Ann Bandera

Douglas & Ellen

Boyce

Gail Brinkmann

Patrick Bryson

21 Years

Chuck & Denise

Brasile

Gene & Joan Cervelli

Craig Reeder

James Roberts

Brady & Brad Waite

20 Years

Thomas & Cynthia

Knudsen

Richard Sourbrine

19 Years

Rick & Karen Althouse

Ettore Balletto

Clifford Loader

Safder & Aisha

Rabbani

18 Years

Clayton Cavell

17 Years

Kurt & Alice Meyer

16 Years

William & Catherine

Franklin

Margaret Reisbacher

14 Years

Brian & Jennifer Elliott

Kim & Ellen Kemper

Denver & Patricia

Pittman

13 Years

Kevin & Teresa Baker

John & Elaine

Bergquist

Tom

Crowe

Francisco & Jacqueline

Mendes

11 Years

Rees Candee

Greg & Julie Paul

10 Years

Douglas Bauer

Jonathan & Morgan

Betancourt

Michael Franzone

8 Years

Jeff Flaherty & Kelly

Parker

Steve & Doris Torres

Eric Schmidt

Robert Voit

7 Years

Robert Guerena

Garry & Sandy Jennings

Jeff Johnson

Kale Keltz

Julie Mukherjee

Robert Saxen

6 Years

Troy Browning

Michael & Joni

DiMino

Joseph & Stephanie

Kurrus

Spencer Piller

Michael & Jean Rust

Edgar Unrein

Steve Van Sickle

5 Years

Zack Dees

John Gorman

Mel & Dorothy

Jackson

Tom Kovar

Robert

Longo

David

Lucas

Richard & Jason

Pedersen

John Priddy

Joseph

Rallo

Gary Vlk

4 Years

Todd Christopherson

Ben Darche

Bobby Garcia

Ian Herrera

Steve Hull

Eric Jensen

John & Valorie Russell

Scott Rutledge

3 Years

Rusty & Wendy

Bascom

Dennis & Sharon Cardoza

Raj Chandrasekaran

James Devenport

Mark Davies

Stephen Espinosa

Allen Finn

Timothy Genrich

Dan Kravets

Mike Martinez

Dick McGregor

Joel McNair

Scott Needham

Steven

Pace

Rick Placido

Jeff Pritchard

Guy Reed

Sam Segall

Steve Solomon

Anil Vemulapalli

2 Years

Sidney Baysinger

Nikolaos Bountas

Alison & Gregg Bull

Nathan Cardon

Jeffrey Goldin

Erkan Gungor

Thomas & Leah

Jochim

Ian Martin

Chuck Morris

Michael Nicholas

Lisa & Brian Wong

1 Year

Manhal Aboudi

Amin Alishahi

Sam Anhouse

Nishel

Badiani

Jonathan Bakke

Michael Berner

Jason Bucki

Halston Burke

Thomas & Laurie

Chilton

Randy

Copleman

Derald & Brandi Datcher

Stanley & Karen Farrell

Kevin Flynn

Timothy Karaniuk

Thomas Kearn

Jeffry Korte

Jeff Leas

Kate Longley

Chrissy Meyers

Michael Onkst

Gary Owen

Robert Press

Jason Roth

Michael Rotier

Steve Shain

Jeremy Smith

Sharon

Urias

Chris Von Vegesack

Josh Vesely

Bret Voelkel

Jeremy Winkelman

Gregory & Ana Wright

Brian Zetting

Daniel Zollo

EXECUTIVE APPOINTMENTS

AUTOCROSS

Rick Althouse

Kim Kemper autocross@az.pca.org

CHIEF CONCOURS JUDGE

Andy Cole concours@az.pca.org

CHIEF DRIVING INSTRUCTOR

John Dowling CDI@az.pca.org

COMPETITION/ DRIVER EDUCATION

Dan Bouet drivereducation@az.pca.org

DRIVING TOUR CHAIR

Rook Younger drivingtours@az.pca.org

ASSISTANT DRIVING TOUR CHAIR

Jim Bultema drivingtours@az.pca.org

EQUIPMENT

Dave Fisher dfish5666@aol.com

EVENT REGISTRAR

Rook Younger drivingtours@az.pca.org

EVENT REGISTRAR ASSISTANT

Bill Stubbs

GOODIE STORE

Jennifer Harrenstein notethepossibility@gmail.com

HISTORIAN

Loretta Aman jlaman914@cox.net

MEMBERSHIP

Angela Manente membership@az.pca.org

MEMBERSHIP MEETING CHAIR

Jim and Carole Bultema monthlymeetings@az.pca.org

ASSISTANT MEMEBERSHIP MEETING CHAIR

Andy Jorgensen monthlymeetings@az.pca.org

NAME BADGES

Jennifer Harrenstein notethepossibility@gmail.com

NEWSLETTER EDITORS

Gregg & Ali Bull gpeditor@az.pca.org

ASSISTANT NEWSLETTER EDITOR

Angela Manente gpeditor@az.pca.org

PANORAMA LIAISON

Larry Grimes panorama@az.pca.org

PORSCHES & PANCAKES CO-CHAIR

Dennis Rood dmrood1@comcast.net

PORSCHES & PANCAKES CO-CHAIR

Frank Grimmelmann fgrimmelmann@ mindspring.com

SAFETY CHAIR

David Derr safety@az.pca.org

ASSISTANT SAFETY CHAIR Ealing Jahn

SOCIAL COMMITTEE CHAIR

Abby Ercoline socialchair@az.pca.org

ASSISTANT SOCIAL COMMITTEE CHAIR Open Position socialchair@az.pca.org

SOCIAL MEDIA

Jan Mackulak socialmedia@az.pca.org

SPONSORSHIP & ADVERTISING

Andy Jorgensen sponsorship@az.pca.org

TECHNICAL CHAIR

Scott Mcilvain CDI@az.pca.org

WEBMASTER

Mike Ferring webmaster@az.pca.org

WEBMASTER ASSISTANT

Gregg Bookspan webmaster@az.pca.org

REPRESENTATIVE

Lori DeCristo

California Inland Region zonerep@zone8.org

TREASURER

Linda Cobarrubias treasurer@zone8.org

TIME TRIAL & DE

Russell Shon de.tt@zone8.org

CHIEF DRIVING INSTRUCTOR

Scott Mann cdi@zone8.org

CLUB RACE ADVISOR

Skip Carter

WEBMASTER

Tom Brown webmaster@zone8.org

RULES COORDINATOR

Tom Brown rules@zone8.org

SECRETARY

Monica Asbury secretary@zone8.org

PCA JUNIORS COORDINATOR

Dick Douglass

SOCIAL MEDIA & Communications Chair

Vinita Khilnani Arizona az.pca.org

AZ Mountain azm.pca.org

Cal. Central ccc.pca.org

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Golden Empire gem.pca.org

Grand Prix GrandPrixRegion.com

Las Vegas lvrpca.com

Los Angeles pcalosangeles.org

Orange Coast pcaocr.com

Riverside riversidepca.org

San Diego pcasdr.org

San Gabriel Valley sgb.pca.org

Santa Barbara pcasb.org

So. Arizona pcasar.org

Vineyard pcavineyardregion.com

Porsche Parade offers driving tours in which PCA members and guests meet up at a defined starting location, drive together along an interesting route, and enjoy a unique place or destination – often including a luncheon with PCA friends. Parade is a great time to join a driving tour! Phase 2 Registration Opens April 3, 2024

Are you making plans to attend Parade?

Enhance your Parade experience by signing up for the Tuesday/Wednesday Porsche Track Experience session at Barber Motorsports Park!

Limited seating is available for PCA 2024 Porsche Parade participants to register for the June 11-12 Porsche Track Experience Performance course. PCA members must call to register with their PCA membership ID number to receive a 10% discount. Drivers must be 21 years or older to participate and possess a current, valid driver’s license. Registration ends February 13th. Call 770-290-7000.

June 9-15, 2024

TechTime with Scott M - Porsche Turbocharging

Tech Tips

PORSCHE TURBOCHARGING

by Scott McIlvain, Tech Chair

Porsche Turbo, a name that is famous for speed and power. Since 1975 no car company has been better at turbocharging production cars. Every Porsche fan should experience the feel of “warp speed” when the turbo hit full boost in a Porsche at least once.

So we know Turbos make cars faster. But how do they work, and why are they so popular, soon to be standard in the latest 911? A turbo uses the exhaust gases that are exiting the engine to spin a “pin wheel.” This wheel is connected by a shaft to another “pin wheel.” This second wheel pulls air in and forces it into the engine.

The more air that goes into an engine, the more power can be made. Some highly-tuned turbo Porsches can make 1,500 hp or more! Because the exhaust gasses are coming out of the engine, turbos are known for being a very efficient, almost free, way to make more power.

There are some down sides to turbo, the biggest being turbo lag. The exhaust wheel of the turbo needs to spin very fast to spin the intake wheel to compress air to make power. This doesn’t happen instantly as any driver of an early 911 turbo knows. This lag can make the car challenging to drive. Another big problem with turbos is detonation cause by over boost. The pressure of the air going into the engine is called boost. The more boost the more power the engine can make. It is very important that the amount of boost matches the amount of fuel going into the engine or the engine will run lean. When this happens the engine can be damaged very quickly! Turbochargers compress the air which causes it to become very hot. This is why every Porsche Turbo from 1978 on comes standard with an intercooler. The

pressurized air goes through the intercool that works much like radiator, using fins and the outside cooler air to lower the temp of the pressurized air.

Without a thing called a wastegate, a turbo would just spin faster and faster until the car was overboosted. A wastegate is a valve that opens in the exhaust before the turbo to let some of the exhaust gas escape keeping the turbo from spinning too fast.

Another important part to the turbocharger system is a recycle valve. When the turbo is on full boost it is moving a lot of air. When the driver of the car gets off the gas, the throttle plate closes quickly and all that air in the intake has nowhere to go. So the other valve opens and this pressured air is rerouted back through intake system before the turbo or to the atmosphere (import cars make a duck noise when this happens).

Porsche released the first turbocharged production car in 1975, known as the 930. This 911 turbo used a single turbocharger without an intercooler. It was a very fast car at the time but Porsche knew they could do more. So starting in 1978 the 930 was a larger engine with a single turbo and an intercooler standard. This same single turbo configuration continued until the 993 twin turbo. With the 993 turbo Porsche figured out that two smaller turbos could provide more air into the engine AND spin up faster without much of the turbo lag. With the 996 water cooled turbo they continued with the two turbo set up and added two intercoolers. The 997 turbo came out with a new turbos that use a computer-controlled vanes inside the turbo to help the turbo have less lag and make more power on the top end.

The newer Porsche turbos use very high efficient wheels that spin much faster than the earlier turbos. These have almost zero turbo lag and still can make huge power.

Driving a turbo Porsche (especially an older single turbo) takes some getting used to. You may have heard turbo charged Porsches referred to as “widow makers.” The main problem is how much non-liner power the engine makes. I remember on my 1979 930 that was modified, the engine made around 200 hp at 2,400rpms.

At 3,400 rpms the engine was making over 400hp! So I had to be ready for that power burst. Turbos also make a ton of torque which really causes the back end of the car to squat. When the driver gets off the throttle quickly the back end of the car pops back up and can lose traction. The only time my 930 spun on the track was when I lifted off the throttle. Today Porsche turbos are much better and delivering the power more smoothly. Older turbo charged cars can be upgraded to more efficient turbos that greatly reduce lag and make more power. I just put a set on my 996 Turbo and was shocked at the difference they made!

Turbochargers are going to be standard on the new 911. This is mostly for fuel efficiency. The engines can be smaller in size but make more hp. I am excited about this! The turbos that Porsche uses are so good you hardly know you are driving a turbocharged car at all. If you have any questions on turbos, or have ideas for future articles, please email me at scott@mcilvainmotors.com

National Events - Las Vegas’s 50th Anniv. Extravaganza

AZPCA IS INVITED TO HELP US CELEBRATE!

LAS VEGAS REGION PCA

50th ANNIVERSARY EXTRAVAGANZA & DRIVE TO MT. CHARLESTON

April 20, 2024

Gaudin Porsche, 6800 Redwood Street, Las Vegas NV 89118

On April 20, 1974, the Las Vegas Region PCA was born, and our official charter was signed by 27 Porsche enthusiasts. Since then, our club has grown to over 950 primary and co-members. In celebration of that day, we are planning an Extravaganza at Gaudin Porsche of Las Vegas, on Saturday, April 20th. Come join our fellow PCA members in this momentous event. Due to safety concerns, staged vehicles cannot be moved until 12:30pm.

9:00am Air Cooled Porsche Staged Parking

9:15am All Porsche Parking

9:45am Group Pictures

10:00am – 12:30pm EXTRAVAGANZA

12:30pm

Mt. Charleston Drive – Driver's meeting. Light breakfast selections with beverages will be provided along with entertainment. It will be an event you will not want to miss! Come for some fun in Las Vegas!

There is no organized drive by LVR planned to and from Las Vegas. Feel free to get together and travel with friends who are attending.

10:00am – Noon - EXTRAVAGANZA

12:30pm – 2:30pm – Mt. Charleston Drive Register at: msreg.com/LVR50AZPCA

DRIVE TO MT. CHARLESTON

Immediately following the Celebration

Meetup: April 20, 2024 - Noon at Gaudin Porsche – Driver's meeting

Enjoy a couple of hours on a short drive up to Mt. Charleston. We will travel up through Kyle canyon and cross over to Lee Canyon on a windy and scenic road. At the ski area we will take photos overlooking the valley. This drive is a separate activity, so please sign up for this event. We want to get an accurate count of cars for organization purposes. For more details regarding this event

Don’t let winter reduce your track time. Join PCA Sim Racing!

PCA Sim Racing provides a quality sim racing experience, including opportunities for all levels of driving experience, competitive intensity, and sim racing interests, in a friendly environment for all Porsche Club of America members.

PCA Sim Racing offers:

• Introductory sim racing video

• How to Proceed Step-by-Step Instructions

• Sim Racing Equipment Recommendations

• Sim Racing Driver Education

• Five Classes for All Skill Levels

• All Races on Laser Scanned Race Tracks

• Sprint and Endurance Racing

• Calendar of Upcoming Races

Treffen Spring 2024

When: April 21– 25

Where: Fairmont Sonoma

Mission Inn, CA

Website: treffen.pca.org

When someone mentions “Wine Country” in the U.S., one place immediately comes to mind – the famous Napa/Sonoma region in Northern California. Come join us as Treffen North America heads to this bucket list destination on April 21-25, 2024. About an hour north of the city of San Francisco, both the Napa and Sonoma Valleys are well known for their award-winning wineries, fantastic cuisine, and breathtaking scenic drives.

Our host hotel is the iconic AAA Four-Diamond Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa off Hwy 12. The Inn boasts geothermal fed mineral pools and farm to table dining. The city is known for its art galleries and the colonialera Sonoma Plaza. Surrounding this plaza are significant 19th-century adobe buildings including Mission San Francisco Solano and the Sonoma Barracks, once used by the Mexican military. Running parallel east of Sonoma Valley is the legendary Napa Valley, we will be touring both valleys as well as sampling many of the local favorites and attractions. You can also take the opportunity for a drive on the Pacific Coast Highway, take a ride on the Napa wine train or hot air balloon, or explore the SF Bay Area. This is a limited capacity event due to availability in the region Rentals from Porsche Drive are available at various places in the Bay Area. Join us at https://www.facebook.com/treffennorthamerica for more info.

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Registration opens on January 10th at 1pm AZ time (3pm E.S.T.)

Written by David K. Whitlock

January always kicks off the year with a number of great auctions from most of the major auction houses and it generally gives us a barometer as to what to expect for the remainder of the year. As it appears, the overall Porsche market seems to have stabilized with January’s sellthrough rate coming in at 68%, right in range of what we saw through the final quarter of 2023. We did, however, see a bump in dollar and unit volume as compared to last January with $44,026,566 sold from the 592 Porsches offered.

Of those 592 Porsche’s offered, collectors had the opportunity to complete the “holy trinity” of hypercars as we saw a number of 959 Komforts, Carrera GTs, and 918 Spyders throughout the month. Of the seven examples of Porsche’s hypercars offered, only three managed to find homes.

The 1987 959 Komfort offered at Mecum’s Kissimmee sale was a 15,000-mile example that hammered for $1,700,000, right on trend with other 959 sales we saw last year. On the other hand, the 2005 Carrera GT offered at Barrett-Jackson topped average sales prices selling for $1,700,000 as well. This was due to the car having just 3,500 miles and being finished in the rare, and much sought after, color combination of Fayence Yellow over Ascot Brown. The 918 Spyder, also auctioned by Barrett-Jackson, sold just below the market average at a final bid of $1,625,000. Failing to sell were two other Carrera GTs with high bids of $1,252,000 and $1,370,000 along with a 959 Komfort at $1,500,000 and a 918 Spyder at $1,650,000.

Also, at the top end of the market, we saw another sale of Porsche’s track-only 935/19, this time setting a new record at a final bid of $1,626,000. We also saw a 911 Reimagined by Singer return to the million-dollar club for the first time since August of last year, with a Namibia Yellow over Bone White leather example sporting an Ed Pink-built 4.0-liter hammering down at $1,025,000. But that wasn’t the most impressive modified Porsche on the market last month. That honor goes to a 1957 356A built by Rod Emory of Emory Motorsports. This Light Ivory over Green Vine leather “Emory Outlaw” features a 2.6-liter Emory-Rothsport “Outlaw-4” engine reported to produce 260 hp and sold at a final bid of $675,000.

The overall 356 market looked strong bringing in a total dollar volume just over $3m with a 75% sell-through rate. Aside from the Emory Outlaw, Speedsters and Cabriolets dominated the top 5 spots with a beautiful Black on Black matching-numbers 1958 356A Speedster selling for $315,000 followed by 1958 356A Cabriolet finished in Ruby Red with a Black hard top selling for $292,000. While the Speedster looked to be quite the deal, the Cabriolet sold well above comps thanks to its known history and great presentation at auction. Of the cars that failed to sell, I was surprised to see this 1962 356B Carrera 2 GS on the list. Having just been restored, it was in absolutely pristine condition and only showed a handful of miles on the odometer since restoration. It failed to sell at a final bid of $300,000, quite a ways off of what it would take to

bring it home. The lack of interest was most likely due to the auction venue of choice and would most likely have brought all the money at a legacy auction or top online auction house.

Another surprise from January was the fact that 914/6s continued to struggle. Out of the five cars on offer, only two found new homes, both selling under the $100,000 mark at $90,000 and $80,000. Two other standard 914/6s failed to sell at final bids of $83,500 and $110,000, the latter of which should have taken the bid in this market. Also failing to sell was a 1971 914/6 built by Brumos racing in the ‘90s for a customer racing program in the HSR series. It failed to sell at a high bid of $110,000.

While 914/6s slid, one market that has been on fire over the last few months is the 993 Targa market with it’s pricing trend line almost pointing straight up. Prices have gone from an average of $90,000 at the beginning of last year to over $120,000 today with three examples selling for $115,000, $164,000, and an impressive $180,000, which set a new five-year record for the model. That 1996 993 Targa 6-speed was a special one though, as it was customized by Jason Castiota, famed automotive designer whose work includes the Ferrari 599, Maserati’s GranTurismo, and the one-off Ferrari P4/5 by Pininfarina. This one-of-a-king example was finished in a Dark Brown Metallic with a gold rear Targa badge, gold-colored brake calipers, a Turbo front bumper, and a split-grille rear decklid borrowed from a 993 Carrera 2S. On the inside, the car featured a custom handcrafted interior appointed with classic beige German square weave carpeting and a combination of chocolate brown and ivory leather upholstery. An absolutely stunning example for sure.

Based on January’s numbers, I’d say that the overall Porsche market has stabilized and expect to see it continue into the spring. Although some models appear to be softening, I think it's more a case of them coming back down to reality after the insanity we saw in 2022. Our next batch of major auctions aren’t until early March with the Amelia Island sales, so February will give us a good look at how the online auction houses are performing on their own. Until then.

David K. Whitlock

is a writer for The Stuttgart Market Letter, A daily market update for Porschephiles, by Porschefiles, delivered to your inbox.

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Drive your Porsche on a Racetrack with AZPCA!

Expand your car control skills and explore the capabilities of your Porsche on a racetrack in a safe, controlled environment with no speed limits! AZPCA’s HPDE & TT program (that’s short for High Performance Driver Education and Time Trials) is all about experiencing your Porsche on a road circuit. AZPCA provides personal driving instructors for new participants to guide them through the day. Our instructors will navigate you along the road circuit, teach you the fundamentals of driving at track speeds, but also keep you in a comfort zone so you have a good time. There are flaggers on track, just like at a real racing event. The club also arranges an ambulance and tow truck on site for emergencies.

For the HPDE events, four groups of approximately 10-25 drivers are formed based on experience level- Beginner, Intermediate, Experienced, Advanced. Grouping allows everyone attending to have a good time. Beginners don’t have to stress about having little/no experience- chances are, there are several other drivers in the same group just starting out.

Based on instructor evaluation, you are advanced to the next group up when appropriate. Sometimes this is after one day, or sometimes it takes a several events. Higher run groups typically means more speed but with a better, practiced skill set to control the speed safely. This keeps track days exciting for you as you advance your skill set.

While this is definitely NOT racing, there is a natural tendency to evaluate yourself to other drivers in your group, but HPDE is not structured to award “fast” times. To satisfy the competitive nature in you, we offer an optional “Time Trials” sessions where those specific TT sessions are timed and you compete against others in your class. Lap times are broadcast live so you can see in real time how you stack up against your competitors. Time trials are structured so that you get three clean laps, meaning, you will be by yourself on track without dealing with other cars in your way.

How is a typical HPDE day structured?

A track day starts around 6:30 -7:00 am. You’ll check-in and get your car safety inspected on-site first. A drivers meeting kicks off around 7:45 am, with the first car on track around 8:30 am. A forty minute lunch break splits the day and the event is usually over around 4:00 pm. You can expect five 20-minute sessions (100 mins total) of track time each day, although some events are structured with four 25-minute sessions. Time trial sessions are optional to add-in during your registration, and that consists of two additional timed sessions (one morning, one afternoon) consisting of three hot laps.

The beginner group will also have classroom discussion after their sessions to discuss car-control and vehicle dynamics and what they experienced.

The club either provides lunch or there is an option to purchase one on site. Since there is down time in-between your driving sessions and classroom discussion, there is lots of opportunity for comradery with other club members and opportunity to socialize and check out other cars attending.

What do you need to bring?

Your vehicle (preferably a Porsche) in good maintenance. (Some club members bring their other cars btw – we won’t shame you if you do that)

We provide a required checklist of things to inspect on your car before coming to a track day. If you aren’t mechanically inclined (or don’t care to do this yourself), you can take the checklist to a mechanic of your choice to do the inspection for you. We have a few places we can recommend if you don’t have a preferred mechanic. Main points of interest are good tires, brakes, brake fluid, no leaking fluids, no abnormal driving characteristics of the vehicle. We conduct a final brief safety inspection on your vehicle the morning of the event.

Helmets are typically available to rent when you register for the event– you can try the sport before you commit to purchasing a helmet.

There are additional items you can bring to make the day more comfortable or exciting – chairs, cameras, etc. There are lots of online video you can watch telling you to bring this or that. While that can be somewhat helpful down the road, keeping it basic is usually best. If you forget something, chances are there is someone there that will let you borrow/have theirs.

Lastly and most important: don’t forget to bring a desire to have a good time and willingness to learn!

AZPCA Auto-X - February 17, 2024

PROVIDED BY RICK ALTHOUSE & KIM KEMPER

“Today's course layout featured a couple of very fast sections that transitioned into decreasing radius turns. It was a course that favored the brave and you really needed to trust your racing line while staying on the throttle and the car's ability to hold it.

Yes, I kissed that cone before the final turn but it stayed in the box." Eric S.

A great description culled from a post by Eric, who had the top time for Porsches and also on street tires. Overall Top Time Of Day went to Bruce H in a Tesla on race tires (slicks). Congratulations to both of them!

Thanks to Bill P. for the course design and for helping us set up the course on Friday morning. We had another sold out event this month and the weather was Arizona perfect, cool enough to require layering in the morning and warming up to mid 70s by noon. A nice lunch was provided by Pat the Hot Dog Lady. We had about 8 first time Autocrossers, and judging by the smiles, comments and enthusiasm, I believe they will be returning next month.

As always, thanks to everyone who pitched in to help with stacking and picking up the cones, taking down the tables and chairs, putting the flags, fire extinguishers, timing display and stands in the cart, and storing everything in the AMP container. We need your continued support to keep these events successful. We hope to see everyone again next month on March 23.

Rick and Kim

AZPCA Auto-X Event Results- February 17, 2024

ALL TIMES ARE RAW ADD 2 SECONDS FOR EACH CONE (R) DENOTES RACE TIRES

AZPCA Auto-X Event Results - February 17, 2024

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HAVE YOU DOWNLOADED YOUR PCA Digital Membership Card?

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PCA members can now opt in to the digital membership card, available for Apple and Android digital wallets. It’s easy and quick to download! Once in your wallet, your card is easily accessible when you need it.

AZPCA Sponsorship Program

The sponsorship programs were designed to allow our current and new advertisers and sponsors a simple way to choose a program that will include; digital on-line published newsletter and internet exposure opportunities all for one simple investment.

The sponsorship program has five tiers:

Bronze - Our Bronze level includes one small website banner on our Home and Sponsors page and a one eighth-page (3.5″x2″ business card) color or grayscale ad in the Going Places publication. Fee - $250. annually

Silver - Our Silver level includes one medium website banner on our Home and Sponsors page and a one quarter-page (3.5″x4.75″) color or grayscale ad in the Going Places publication. Fee - $600. annually

Gold - Our Gold level includes one medium website banner on our Home and Sponsors page, inclusion in the rotating banner on our homepage, a one half-page (8″x5″) color or grayscale ad in the Going Places publication and AZPCA E-Blasts. Fee - $1200. annually

Titanium - Our Titanium level includes one large website banner on the Main page and Sponsors page, inclusion in the rotating banner on our homepage, one-full page (8″x5″) color or grayscale ad in the Going Places publication and AZPCA E-Blasts. Fee - $2500. annually

Platinum - Our Platinum level includes one large website banner on the Main page and Sponsors page, inclusion in our rotating banner on our homepage, an embedded video, and one full-page (8″x10″) color or grayscale ad inside the front cover in the Going Places publication. Fee - $10,000. annually

It is the responsibility for each sponsor to develop and design their unique promotional ads. Sponsors must submit their own artwork electronically for ads in gif, pdf, jpeg or swf (for website ads) formats. New sponsorships will run yearly, and investment will be prorated for any new sponsor who commits mid-year. The acceptance and display of advertising in this publication does not constitute an endorsement of the advertiser or product by the Porsche Club of America, Arizona Region. AZPCA reserves the right to refuse to print any ad it deems inappropriate. Sponsorships must be prepaid. Staff reserves the right to change rates upon notice at any time.

Contacts:

Sponsorship Requests and Tier Details

Sponsorships and Advertising Manager, Andy Jorgensen E-mail: sponsorship@az.pca.org

Gregg & Ali Bull Going Places Editors E-mail: gpeditor@az.pca.org