Mark Baker Membership Chair membership@az.pca.org TREASURER
2025/2026 CALENDAR OF EVENTS
For a complete list of all upcoming events please visit our calendar website: https://az.pca.org/events/ **Please Note: Dates and times are subject to change**
Upcoming Events and Sponsors Index
WHAT FUN FILLED EVENTS ARE COMING UP?
5...............2025/2026 Calendar of Events
12..............Cars, Coffee & Camaraderie - Alpio’s at Troon 14..............AZPCA Holiday Party - Troon North Golf Club
15..............Prescott Holiday Lights Drive
18-19.........AZPCA Ladies Only - Holiday Cookie Exchange
26..............2025/2026 AutoX Schedule
27..............2025 HP Drivers Education Schedule
42-43.........AZPCA Ladies Only 2026- Sip and Paint Party
84..............PCA - Fall 2025 Member-Only Raffle
85..............PCA - Porsche Design Unveils the Chronograph 1 86..............PCA - PCA Video celebrates 70 Years
87..............PCA - Insider Podcast
88..............PCA - Add your Co-Pilot as a Co-Member
- SIM Racing
- Market Trends
- Special Interest Program 92..............PCA - Panorama Back issues Online 93..............PCA - Introducing Club Racer 94..............PCA - Updated PCA History Book
- Digital Membership Card
SPONSORS
INDEX
5..............Hamra Fine Jewelry & Timepieces
Motorsports
North Scottsdale
Attention AZPCA
Members!
Please let our sponsors know you are a member of the Arizona Porsche club and that you appreciate their support.
Featured in this Month and Every Month’s Issue
FEATURED IN THIS MONTH’S ISSUE
10.............News from within the AZPCA community
11.............Letter of Thanks - St. Paul de Vincent
13.............Your Club needs you - Volunteer Positions
65.............A Review in Photos - Beach Boys Tribute Band
66-67 .......McIlvain Talks Tech with Scott M - Tires for your Porsche
68-69........Stuttgart Market Letter by David K. Whitlock
78-79........Drive your Porsche on a Race Track
80-83........Let’s Have Porsche Fun Getting Dirty
95.............What’s happening in the Porsche Market Place
IN EVERY ISSUE
4..............Arizona Region Board
8..............President’s Note 9..............From the Editors
24 .............Awards & Accolades
25..............AZPCA Regional eNews
30..............AZPCA Sponsorship Program
40..............AZPCA Cancellation Policy
41..............AZPCA Reimbursement Policy
70..............AZPCA Goodie Store
71..............AZPCA - Get Involved
72-73.........AZPCA Social Media Center
74..............Please welcome - New Members
75..............Happy PCA Members’ Anniversaries
76..............Executive Appointees
77..............Zone 8 Staff and Websites
Going Places Facts and Figures
The Deadline for submitting material is the 20th 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.
PRESIDENT’S NOTE
Bouet
Happy Holidays, AZPCA Members,
I hope you were able to spend Thanksgiving with loved ones and some good food! As we approach the end of the year, we also prepare for the transitions that come with a new Board term.
Thank you to everyone who submitted their candidacy, and congratulations to those who will be stepping into their new roles. Please join me in welcoming our incoming board members: Directors Aaron Heimke and Michael Mansour, Treasurer Steve Weddell, and returning Secretary Gregg Bull. I have no doubt these members will bring experience, energy, and fresh enthusiasm that will continue to strengthen our club.
I would also like to extend my appreciation to the many chairpersons, committee members, and volunteers who helped make our events possible throughout the year. We are a large, active club with a wide variety of interests and offerings, and none of it would be possible without the support and dedication of our volunteer members. Their time, effort, and passion are truly what make this club thrive.
Of course, there are always a few gaps to fill. Gregg Bull has compiled a list of key volunteer roles needed as soon as possible, which is published in this month’s Going Places. If any of these opportunities pique your interest, please reach out!
Lastly, our premier event of the year the Holiday Party is officially sold out. It will be one of our largest holiday parties held ever. If you secured a spot, my family and I look forward to celebrating with you. If not, I hope to see you at an upcoming club event soon!
Dan Bouet
Season’s Greetings to All AZPCA Members!
As we bid farewell to another Thanksgiving filled with gratitude and friendship, it’s heartwarming to see our Arizona Porsche Club community coming together to celebrate the joys of the season. December brings a flurry of exciting events, and we look forward to sharing them with all our club members and their loved ones.
Festive Holiday Party – December 7th
Mark your calendars for our annual Holiday Party on December 7th! This cherished tradition is the perfect opportunity to gather with fellow Porsche enthusiasts and families, enjoy delicious food, festive music, and celebrate the spirit of the holidays. Let’s make this year’s party a memorable one by embracing the warmth and camaraderie that makes our club so special.
Ladies Group Cookie Exchange – December 9th
The AZPCA Ladies Group is hosting a delightful Cookie Exchange on December 9th, it’s a sweet way to connect, laugh, and kick off the Christmas festivities together.
Prescott Holiday Lights Tour – December 14th
Join us for a scenic holiday drive to Prescott on December 14th! Experience the beautiful Arizona landscape in your Porsche while enjoying the company of fellow club members. The drive will culminate in a festive gathering, perfect for sharing stories, making memories, and soaking up the holiday spirit surrounded by the picturesque charm of Prescott.
Celebrating Togetherness This Holiday Season
More than anything, December is about coming together connecting with friends, sharing joy, and cherishing the moments with those who matter most. The AZPCA is proud to provide opportunities for all members to celebrate the season, whether it’s at our party, the ladies’ cookie exchange, education at the HPDE event on the 13/14th or out on the open road. Let’s continue to uplift one another, create lasting memories, and drive into the new year with gratitude, friendship, and plenty of holiday magic.
Wishing you and your loved ones a wonderful holiday season!
Gregg & Ali
NEWS from within the AZPCA community
Please welcome our NEW AZPCA BOD Members for 2026/27
Secretary: Gregg Bull
What can I say, no seriously what can I say, I am an absolute glutton for punishment. After taking on the Secretary role on a temporary basis until the board could find a replacement, I soon realized I was the only one signing up. Next time you see either my wife Alison or myself please say hello and tell us how the Club is doing and what we can do better.
Treasurer: Steve Weddell:
Steve has a keen interest in not only AZPCA but also in competing in the HPDE events. Steve has a car for the road and a car for the track, talk about being dedicated to the cause.
Please keep an eye out for Steve at future events and offer him a warm AZPCA hello.
Director at Large: Aaron Heimke
Aaron not only brings a wealth of discipline due to his military background but he brings his enthusiastic passion for cars along too.
Having chatted with Aaron at Flight 47 I feel confident I can speak for the other AZPCA members when I say “welcome on board”.
Director at Large: Michael Mansour
Michael is very passionate about getting involved within the AZPCA community, if you had the luxury of attending Flight 47 or have signed up for the Holiday Party you will know exactly what I mean.
Please offer a warm welcome to Michael when you see him at the next AZPCA event.
A Letter of Thanks from St. Vincent de Paul
� THE SOCIETY OF \WI ST. VINCENT DE PAUL
November 7, 2025
Mr. Frank Grimmelmann, Director at Large Porsche Club of America, Arizona Region
Dear Mr. Gri�nn:
Than�for your gift of$2, 190.92, received on November 5, 2025, to support our mission to feed, clafll�:,c and heal individuals and families in need. This support is especially vital during the holiday season. Many in our community struggle to put food on the table throughout the year, and that means that gifts and a special holiday meal can be out of reach.
Last year, through generous supporters like you, we were able to:
• Deliver thousands of holiday food boxes through the 80+ food pantries located throughout central and northern Arizona to ensure that families could enjoy a special holiday meal together.
• Serve 7,000 hot meals on Thanksgiving, Christmas, and every day in between in our Valley dining rooms.
• Provide Christmas toys and meals to hundreds of families around the Valley each holiday season.
• Distribute$7.14 million in rent and utility assistance to help households prevent eviction and homelessness.
Because of YOU, we can provide hope and vital services to move so many lives forward. None of this wouia be possible without your support.
With warmest �rega�,
Shannon Clancy Chief Executive Officer
The Rob and Melani Walton Endowed CEO
No goods or services were promised or provided by St. Vincent de Paul in return for this gift. Your gift is tax-deductible as allowed by law. Your gift may qualify for an Arizona tax credit ofup to $470 Singie/$938 Married, for tax year 2024. The tax credit is called Contributions to Qualifying Charitable Organizations. Please consult your tax advisor. Tax ID 86-0096789. AriLona QCO code 20540
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul P.O. Box 13600 Phoenix, AZ 85002
420 W. Watkins Rd. Phoenix, AZ 85003 www.stvincentdepaul.net 602.254.3338
CLOTHE. HOUSE. HEAL.
Your Club needs you - Volunteer positions
AZPCA VOLUNTEER'S NEEDED
Your club is seeking people to volunteer for the following vacant positions. Please give it some serious thought. It’s a great way to participate in the region and get to know about our members.
FYI - If you are considering any of the vacant positions or have someone to suggest, drop me a note at president@az.pca.org or any of the active Board of Directors.
Equipment Chair: (responsibilities associated with this position)
• Coordinate with different event Chairs to ensure that equipment is available to event coordinators and that each AZPCA item is correctly catalogued and stored correctly. This person will also facilitate delivery and/or pickup to club functions using various methods available.
Merchandise Chair /Name Badges: (responsibilities associated with this position)
• Coordinate with National and ensure that AZPCA and PCA National merchandise is available online to members Facilitate all new badge requests for members. Keep records of sales using Excel and provide to board monthly.
Head Judge Assistant: (responsibilities associated with this position)
• Coordinate with the Head Judge and assist with Concours and judging events
Safety Chair: (responsibilities associated with this position)
• Coordinating and addressing all of the safety concerns related to driving events in the Region
Social Media Assistant: (responsibilities associated with this position)
• Coordinate with the Social Media Chair and help keep AZPCA active and relevant on social media platforms.
Tech Chair: (responsibilities associated with this position)
• Coordinate tech sessions and make them available to AZPCA members. Contribute to Going Places Newsletter with monthly articles.
Celebrate the Season: You're Invited to the '25 AZPCA Holiday Party!
Sunday December 7th 5:30PM - 9PM
Troon North Golf Club
Sunset Terrace & Ballroom 10320 E Dynamite Blvd, Scottsdale, AZ 85262
The AZPCA formally invites you to our annual holiday celebration. We encourage everyone to dress for the occasionyour best opportunity all year to put on your finest attire and toast the season with fellow club members!
Bring your holiday spirit and join us for an evening of live music, a lovely plated dinner, and dancing as we celebrate our newly elected '26 Board Members and acknowledge the contributions of our retiring Board. Let's dance our way into 2026 together!
Evening Program
5:30 PM Live Music, Passed Hors d’Oeuvres, and Cash Bar
6:30 PM Dinner
7:15 PM Announcements and Club Updates
8:00 PM Dance and Socialize with Live Music
9:00 PM Close
Your plated meal includes a house or Caesar salad, warm assorted rolls, and a family-style dessert of assorted truffles and macaroons. Please select one of the following delicious entrées for yourself and each guest during registration.
• Chicken Cordon Bleu with Dijon Cream Sauce with Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Baby Carrots, Cabernet Braising Jus
• Braised Boneless Beef Short Ribs with Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Baby Carrots, Cabernet Braising Jus
• Scottish Salmon Picatta with Sun-Dried Tomato & Fine Herb Risotto Cake, Sauteed Green Beans
If you have special dietary requirements, please note them in the meal registration section for accommodation.
Registration and Pricing
• Ticket Price $90 per guest
• Guest Policy Each primary AZPCA member is welcome to invite up to two guests.
• Capacity Alert We are currently limited to 125 guests, and this event historically sells out quickly. Early registration is highly suggested!
• Registration Closes November 30th
CLICK ANYWHERE on this page to REGISTER Questions? Contact Michael Mansour, Social Events Chair at: michael@themansours.com
Prescott Holiday Lights Drive
Sunday, December 14, 2025
To cap off our driving events for 2025, it’s up to Prescott to take in the spectacular holiday display at the Courthouse Square.
Prescott celebrates with lights, music, and festive flair from November-January. Throughout the month of December, the Courthouse Square is aglow with a gorgeous display of lights that adorn more than 100 trees at the iconic courthouse and surrounding plaza
We will meet in Cave Creek for the drive to Prescott, taking the winding road through New River to I-17. Turning toward Prescott at Cordes Junction, we will take a short break along AZ-69 before continuing on to AZ-89A then through the striking formations of Granite Dells before making our way into downtown Prescott.
Plans are in progress for us to meet for dinner at a location near the Courthouse Square. After dinner the plaza will be lit up in a festive celebration of the holiday season. You can stroll the plaza, check out the surrounding shops, have a hot beverage… ‘tis the season!
Though you may wish to drive home that evening, you are encouraged to stay overnight at Hotel St. Michael, an iconic, historic hotel, “the cornerstone of Whiskey Row,” located directly across the street from the courthouse plaza.
The Fire & Sword speakeasy at Hotel St. Michael is the perfect place for us to top off the evening with some Holiday Cheer with our friends in the club.
For more details and to REGISTER, CLICK HERE
Aces Elite hosted a Grand Opening recently and the invite was open to all AZPCA members. Aces is not your ordinary shop, they specialize in a wide range of exotic cars with Porsche being on the top of their list. It is well worth giving them a try.
PROUD MEMBERS OF AZPCA
PROUD MEMBERS OF AZPCA
AZPCA Ladies Only - Holiday Cookie Exchange
Ladies-Only Holiday Cookie Exchange
Date: Tuesday, December 9 10:30 am – 1:00 pm
Where: Classic Cooking Academy
10411 E McDowell Mountain Ranch Rd (near the Thompson Peak Intersection) Scottsdale
Event type: Social
About the event: This PRIVATE AZPCA-only class is a team effort in fun and, lots of cookies to take home! You will work in groups on two different cookie recipes. As the cookies are completed, they will be equally distributed to all, on a giant cookie table! Once class is over, you can fill your containers with the bounty of cookies that will appear! No stress at home, get your baking done in three hours and go home with dozens and dozens of a variety of cookies! Class will start with a brief instructional review of the recipes. Be prepared to take some pictures and enjoy some refreshments when you are finished! The class is best enjoyed with some prior baking knowledge.
Cost: $108 Per Person includes cookies (not lunch), gratuity, house wine, beer and non-alcoholic beverage. Bring baggies or very large to-go containers so you can keep your different cookies separated.
PLEASE NOTE: This is NOT a Driving Event!!!
AZPCA Ladies Only - Holiday Cookie Exchange
Cookie Menu:
• Holiday Pignoli Cookies
• Peanut Butter Thumbprint Cookies
• Basic Spritz Cookies
• Chocolate Crinkle Cookies
• Raspberry Walnut Christmas Cookies
• Orange Ginger Molasses Cookies
• Snowball Cookies (Pecan Butter Balls)
• White Chocolate Chip Christmas Cookies
Sharon Lunardi
A second-generation Italian, Sharon Lunardi is deeply attuned to equal parts family and food. Sharon is very familiar with the cuisine and culture of the Tuscany/Genoa region. Moving to Arizona in 2009, Sharon graduated from Le Cordon Bleu with a degree in Baking and Patisserie. Her experience in catering stems from working with Santa Barbara Catering in Tempe. In Paradise Valley, she has spent four years running the Whole Foods bakery before joining the Classic Cooking team. She is now happy to bring the sheer joy and love for food, family, and friends through teaching recreational classes to young and old.
Please register early as we are limited to 20 attendees. And will take a waitlist to possibly book this session another day.
AZPCA Sponsorship never looked so Good
GOLDEN OPPORTUNITY
If you are looking for a Golden way to promote your company or even yourself this entire sponsorship space is available to you with an AZPCA Gold Tier sponsorship. These 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.
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
If you are interested in advertising or just learning more about sponsorship,
Please contact the following;
Sponsorships and Advertising Manager, Andy Jorgensen email: sponsorship@az.pca.org
Gregg & Ali Bull Going Places Editors email: gpeditor@az.pca.org
SILVER LINING
A great way to promote your company or even yourself is available to you with an AZPCA Silver Tier sponsorship.
All the AZPCA 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.
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
If you are interested in advertising or just learning more about sponsorship,
Please contact the following;
Sponsorships and Advertising Manager, Andy Jorgensen email: sponsorship@az.pca.org
Gregg & Ali Bull Going Places Editors email: gpeditor@az.pca.org
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AZPCA’s Monthly Awards & Accolades
Each month the Editors 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(s) for November 2025: Casey Carlton/Angela Manente/Donna Spinner
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 for November 2025: Michael Mansour/Bill Stubbs
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 awardwinning Newsletter/Magazine the success that it is, CHEERS.
*2025 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.
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-director@az.pca.org
AZPCA Regional Autocross Season - 2026
February 7, 2026
Phoenix Raceway
January 17, 2026
Phoenix Raceway
April 4, 2026
Phoenix Raceway
About the NEW Autocross events:
Join us for our AZPCA autocross at The Phoenix Raceway
Location address is 7602 Jimmie Johnson Dr, Avondale, AZ 85323 Non-Porsches are welcome to participate. Multi lap format.
Contact our NEW event co-ordinator Ealing Jahn for more information.
$99 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 $10 fee.
Drivers can invite guests only during pre-registration who must complete all waivers, but cannot be a passenger. 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.
A link to the Porsche waiver will be sent to you via email, information on the Phoenix Raceway paper waiver will be provided in your event receipt and is available on site.
If you have any questions regarding any of the Autocross events, please contact the following Autocross Chair Ealing Jahn at autocross@az.pca.org.
Click HERE for more infomation and for a link to the MotorsportReg event registration
Review - Arizona Region Tech Session
DIY PORSCHE MECHANICS TECH SESSION
On Saturday, October 25, 2025, the Arizona Region held its first Tech Session in more than a decade, or two, and future Tech Sessions are in the plans. This Tech Session was hosted by Arizona Region Member, Jonathan Betancourt, and took place at the shop of Trackside Motorsports in Scottsdale.
Twenty-Six members were in attendance, and this event was not attended by men-members only. Arizona Region Lady-DIY, and the PCA Junior members, are always more than welcome to attend.
Several Porsche maintenance and repair related subjects were presented in a two-hour session. Jonathan had several parts on display, and they were used for visual references throughout the session.
Jonathan began the session by asking for a raise of the members’ hands of who do their own basic Porsche car maintenance. Surprisingly, approximately 85% of the members acknowledged they do their own basic Porsche car maintenance.
Jonathan immediately started with basic maintenance items such as, fluid changes, impurities & solid particles engine filters, accessories driven serpentine belts, tire rotation, brake pad and rotor replacement, spark plug and coil packs, wheel and tires, alignments, and suspension components. Jonathan related to the importance of following the Porsche recommended maintenance schedules, the approved oil viscosities, coolant and brake fluid types for the subject Porsche car as outlined in the respective Porsche Owner’s manual.
Throughout the session, there was a lot of interaction from the members asking maintenance related questions. Some questions were regarding High Performance Driver Education (HPDE) track performance and Jonathan addressed those questions accordingly.
Review - Arizona Region Tech Session
This writer received several positive verbal and written comments regarding this session from the attending members. The members also stated that they would like to see more Tech Sessions held throughout the year.
Also, they would like the future Tech Session subjects to include Body & Paint and Detailing, Tire & Wheel and Alignments, High Performance Preparations and Fabrication, and actual hands-on demonstrations of basic maintenance tasks related to brakes, fluid changes, and if possible, a guest speaker as a subject matter expert.
The aforementioned suggestions were noted, and every attempt will be made to accommodate those suggestions into future sessions.
The Region intends to conduct 2-3 sessions throughout the cooler weather months to allow for the Region’s winter residents to have an opportunity to attend. In addition, the Region will ask the automotive-related sponsors to host a future Tech Session for the members.
Contingent on the Region’s activity planning calendar for an available/non-conflicting Saturday date in the upcoming early spring, the Region will make every possible effort to schedule a future Tech Session.
The Tech Sessions are an important element of the Porsche Club for the members to acquaint themselves with the maintenance aspects of their Porsche car The sessions are also an opportunity for the DIY mechanics to broaden their Porsche knowledge and interact with other DIY members.
The Region Board of Directors will be appointing a Tech Session Chair to coordinate future Tech Sessions. In addition to the Tech Sessions, the Region is very fortunate to have a Technical Advisor Chairperson, Scott McIlvain, of McIlvain Motors, as an Executive Appointment, and he has a wide range of experience of Porsche cars. Scott also writes Porsche technical articles for this publication every month and his articles are a wealth of information. You should check out his articles.
If any member would like to contribute additional ideas or willing to help with the Tech Sessions, please feel free to contact Kenny Mitchell, Director-at-Large and Communications Chair, at kenmitchelldirector@az.pca.org
Who
is Kenny Mitchell
In the mid-Eighties, Kenny Mitchell purchased his first Porsche, a brand new 944 and joined PCA, Sacramento Valley Region (SVR), in June 1986, and was the recipient of the 1986 Rookie-of-the-Year After purchasing a pristine 1973 914 2.0, Kenny competed in the Region and Zone 7 Autocross and Concours events
Ken held various SVR Executive Appointed Chair positions such as the SVR Autocross Chair for several Years and was part of the C.R.A.B. Event Planning Committee for several years. He also coordinated/chaired numerous Driving Tours and Membership Dinner Meetings and was a Zone 7 Autocross Driving Instructor
In April 2019, Kenny and his wife, Jean, relocated from Plumas Lake, CA to Sun City West Kenny also participates in the autocross events and writes event articles. Kenny and Jean have enjoyed the Driving Tours and Membership Meetings and other Region events. Kenny also volunteers his time and conducts the Timing & Scoring for the HighPerformance Driver Education (HPDE) and Time Trial (TT) events.
Kenny is currently in his second term as a Region Director-at-Large and is the Communications Chair, and he manages the Region’s eBlasts
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
Special Article - PCA National Treffen, Jackson Hole
Story by Angela Manente
Courtesy Angela Manente
This Was Our 7th…
You ask, “7th what?” The PCA National Treffen event held at The Four Seasons Hotel in Jackson Hole, WY on October 5-9. The event sold out in 10 minutes! We were registration number 176.
We have attended the Oirst inaugural Treffen in 2016 at Lake Tahoe. It was awesome! The other Oive events were: Wine Country, Sonoma, CA; Tamaya, NM; Santa Barbara, CA, Hill Country, Austin, TX and of course, our region hosted Treffen Scottsdale in 2021 and we were volunteers.
What is Treffen?
Treffen – "to meet”. That is the entire concept behind the PCA Treffens: an opportunity for PCA members to meet their fellow Porsche enthusiasts in some of the most spectacular locations in North America. From the ski valleys of Tahoe and the Hill Country of Texas to the beautiful scenery of New Mexico and the mountains of Western Canada, PCA's Treffens provide the opportunity for members to drive some of the best roads in North America and enjoy four- to Oive-star hospitality at world-class hotels.
The Treffen North America emphasis is on the social side: meet your PCA friends, but perhaps, more importantly, make new friends who enjoy the same type of exclusive experience that the Treffens provide –spectacular hotels and unique driving opportunities set in locations offering unparalleled scenery and luxury.
PCA has put together a four-day event with an emphasis on guided tours hosted by the knowledgeable local Regions’ experts and a Navigators Day Off to allow for doing just what you want that day, with several opportunities for different local and resort activities, all prepared with you and your well-being in mind. After a hearty breakfast, explore scenic driving roads like the Lake Tahoe loop road, Hill Country’s best, Tail of the Dragon, Route 66 and Canada Highway 1 to destinations both beautiful and historic, with lunches included. Return to the host hotel and enjoy a grand Happy Hour with your friends before sitting down to sumptuous meals. Treffens do not include competition, other than how many new friends you can make and how you can enjoy your time in a unique location.
Mark had planned out our route. We left Goodyear on Saturday morning and stopped overnight in Fillmore, UT, after driving 8 hours. Word of caution, there is very limited hotel options! Do not stay at the Best Western…We drove back one exit and stayed at the Quality Inn. This would leave us with about 6 ½ hours to
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Special Article - PCA National Treffen, Jackson Hole
get to Jackson Hole on Sunday. Check in at the Treffen Welcome desk was at 3 pm and we arrived right on time.
As expected, this was a Oive-star hotel. Our goodie bag was Oilled with lots of sponsors’ gifts and we each received a cowboy hat and denim jackets. We deOinitely needed the jacket because of the cooler temperatures.
Sunday evening was the Welcome Reception held at the hotel. We ran into a few members from our region, Geneva and Jeff Sorum and Richard Strahota and Trish Carroll. Dinner was on our own and we went to an Italian restaurant that was within walking distance of the hotel. Food was good but spendy…
On Monday, we took the Treffen organized Centennial Scenic Byway and Skyline Drive. This drive took us to US-89 S to the Wyoming Centennial Scenic Byway (US-189 & 191). This was a wonderful drive full of sweeping turns and some twisties. Our scenery changed along the way from autumn colors to hoarfrost on the trees and roadside. Our lunch destination was the Bear Den in Daniel Junction.
Change in temperature as we continued our drive into higher elevation.
The event planners had a fun event for cocktails and dinner The theme was “Boots and Buckles Bash” and we all wore our cowboy hats and boots. We caught up with Geneva and Jeff for the buffet dinner.
Jeff and Geneva
Trish and Richard
On Tuesday, we did the group Teton and Snake River Mountains, Teton Valley and Snake River Drive. The drive took us to the Teton Range, a mountain range of the Rocky Mountains in North America. It extends for approximately 40 miles in a north–south direction through the U.S. state of Wyoming, east of the Idaho state line. It is south of Yellowstone National Park, and most of the east side of the range is within Grand Teton
Special Article - PCA National Treffen, Jackson Hole
National Park The Snake River, rises in the mountains of the Continental Divide near the southeastern corner of Yellowstone National Park in northwestern Wyoming and Olows south through Jackson Lake along the eastern base of the Teton Range in Grand Teton National Park. This was a beautiful and scenic ride. We had buffet lunch at a local bar. Met some really nice folks from other parts of the country.
Tuesday night there was a “Fireside Après Social” with lots of hot appetizers. Dinner was on your own but after all the appetizers we really weren’t very hungry for dinner.
Wednesday was NDO (Navigators Day Off). Mark and I decided to take a self-driven tour of Grand Teton National Park using an app called “Travel Storys.” We used this app before when touring the Grand Canyon and it was fabulous. It was worth every penny of the $19. charged. The weather was outstanding and there was not a cloud in the sky.
Grand Teton National Park
Tonight was the “Closing Dinner” and it was a plated Oilet mignon, with veggies and potatoes. The food and service were top notch. We shared our table with Geneva and Jeff, along with a couple all the way from Florida! They Olew to Jackson Hole and rented a Porsche to drive from a company called “Touro Car Rentals.” It costs them around $350. for a Panamera. Sure, beats driving all that way and putting all those miles on your car.
Special Article - PCA National Treffen, Jackson Hole
They announced that the next Treffen will take place Lowcountry, Sunday, March 29, 2026 -Thursday, April 2, 2026. Palmetto Bluff, Bluffton, SC: An Idyllic Enclave Away From The World But Immersed In Nature. Here is the link if you are interested.
CLICK HERE for Treffen Lowcountry
The drive home on Thursday and Friday was uneventful. Just the way we like them, no surprises. We stopped in Mesquite, NV overnight and had dinner at a wonderful Thai restaurant a few blocks from the Hampton Inn. We only had a 6-hour drive home on Friday.
Our Panamera 4S Hybrid handled well on the event drives and was perfect for a long drive.
We will probably take a pass for the Treffen in South Carolina but maybe the next one in the Fall will be closer to the southwest.
If you haven’t attended one, you don’t know what you’re missing. All I can say is, “It’s not just the cars, but the people.”
Story by Angela Manente
Photos Courtesy Angela Manente
Meet this Month’s Featured Member - Angela Manente
1. When did you join PCA?
I joined the AZPCA region in 2009. Before that we lived in Minnesota and were members of Nord Stern in the mid 80s
2. What Porsche(s) do you have?
I have a silver 2004 Boxster S Special Edition (manual transmission) a 2023 Panamera 4S Hybrid and a just recently purchased 2021 Carmine Red Macan S. Of course, my favorite is the Boxster with the top down!
3. Where are you from?
I grew up in Southern Connecticut, but moved quite a few times for Mark’s education and jobs. First move was to Kent, Ohio, then New York City, Homewood, IL (suburb of Chicago), and to Minneapolis. We lived in MN for over 25 years before becoming snowbirds and then permanent residents of Arizona.
4. Family?
Yes, my husband Mark (55 years!) and our fur baby, Stella, mini labradoodle.
5. Work background or trade?
Well, it’s been a while since I have worked… I was employed by McKesson for over 25 years as a Senior Project Manager installing medical software at hospitals across the country. After that I consulted for a few years, easing into retirement.
6. What makes your car special?
The Boxster is special because it was my choice to purchase it.
7. Next upgrade?
None planned.
8. Have you personalized your car?
Yes. I have a personalized plate, ALM 11on the Boxster. ALM my initials and number 11 represent that this is the 11th Porsche that we have owned!
9. Favorite memory with a car?
We drove cross country back in 2019 when we owned a 2017 Panamera. We visited college friends in Ohio, Pennsylvania, friends in Maine, Vermont, Cape Cod and family in Connecticut. It was definitely a 25 day Adventure! I even wrote an article for the November 2019 issue of Going Places, “The Treffen That Wasn’t.”
10. Where/Why did you buy your Porsche?
We bought our first Porsche, a 1981 911 SC, Rosewood in 1985, when we moved to Minnesota. Mark always had MGs and was ready for a Porsche. That color was really special. The first Porsche will always be my favorite.
11. High school nickname?
They used to call me ”Peanut”
12. Top 3 cars you would own?
1. 1981 Porsche 911SC Rosewood
2. 2025 Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet
3. Bentley Continental GT Convertible
Boxster S Special Edition
Panamera 4S Hybrid 2021 Macan S
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
AZPCA Ladies Only 2026 - Sip and Paint Party
Ladies-only Brunch and Paint and Sip Party
When: Wednesday, January 14th 10am – 1:30pm
Where:
Brunch at The Breakfast Joynt 10101 E Bell Rd #107, at Thompson Peak, Scottsdale, AZ
Dee DeFrates’ home. 16009 N 115th Way, Scottsdale, AZ, 85255 (100 Hills Community on McDowell Mountain)
We are starting out the day at brunch followed by a Paint and Sip.
Brunch
10:00 to 11:00am Brunch at The Breakfast Joynt 10101 E Bell Rd #107, at Thompson Peak, Scottsdale, AZ
Cost: Pay on your own meal; separate checks available Menu:
After Brunch, about 11:00 AM, since parking at Dee’s is tight, we will leave most cars and carpool in four cars to Dee’s House, less than 3 miles away.
About Your Paint and Sip
Join us at Dee DeFrates’ home for an afternoon of creativity and fun as PCA-member, Dee, leads us in the step-by-step process of painting a Desert Sunset Scene.
No painting experience is necessary! Dee has the gift of teaching and will guide you step-by-step through the process, ensuring that you leave with a one-of-a-kind work of art.
• The class opens with an introduction to your art supplies and tips on painting the scene.
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AZPCA Ladies Only 2026 - Sip and Paint Party
Ladies-only Brunch and Paint and Sip Party
• We begin by painting the backdrop of the sunset, the mountain, and the clouds. We will then take a short break, allowing canvases to dry, and come back to paint the dessert plants.
• For your continued at-home creativity, you will take home with you: your artist apron, set of brushes, paint palette, and display easel.
• Light snacks and beverages (wine and water) are included in the 2-hour class.
Cost: $50 in advance includes your painted canvas, your artist apron, set of brushes, paint palette, and display easel. Light snacks and beverages (wine and water) also included. Limit 14 attendees.
Be prepared to unleash your inner artist while you paint, sip and mingle with PCA friends old and new, and let your creativity flow in this unique, interactive, and fun setting.
About Dee:
Dee and Earl have been proud members of the Porsche Club since 2010. They currently drive a Carrera White 2016 Boxster Spyder and love taking part in club events. Most recently, we joined the AZPCA Fun Run in Las Vegas and had a fantastic time connecting with fellow enthusiasts and enjoying the drive.
Dee has spent over four decades teaching “how to” classes and workshops. She shares her gift of teaching to groups of people, from ages 5-90. She has taught craft classes, fitness classes, bible study, cooking, cleaning, organization, nutrition, graffiti spray painting, and even chocolate tasting, to name a few. Dee agrees with the saying, “Those who can do: those who can’t, teach.”
Dee DeFrates home address: 16009 N 115th Way, Scottsdale, AZ, 85255 (100 Hills Community on McDowell Mountain)
For more details about this LADIES-ONLY event CLICK HERE
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Review - Bentley Scottsdale Polo Championships
Story by Casey Carlton
Photos Courtesy AZPCA Members
This was my very first special event with the Porsche Club of America, Arizona Region invited by my Sweetheart, Rod Ladd. He invited me to the second day of the 14th annual Bentley Scottsdale Polo Championships on Sunday, Nov 9th, at WestWorld! It's the most attended Polo Championship games played in the United States. Usually around 12,000 annually attend! And what an incredible fun adventure it turned out to be!
On Sunday, to caravan there, we all met at "The Thumb" where you can fill up with racing fuel, or have some homemade pastry for breakfast or delicious BBQ for lunch, wash your car, find a little gift for a friend or maybe for yourself for the holidays, or sift through unique glitzy items you might never see at Walmart! From the moment we arrived everyone was welcoming, friendly and smiling, and we knew we were in for an unusually fun day! On Saturday, the first day of the event, the women wore the beautiful large, showy hats and elegant dresses, and the men were dressed up too. For the women our Sunday dress was more relaxed with fewer big hats but still elegant. It was the perfect Arizona day, not hot, not cold, not even warm, just a perfect day! With a Polo experience like never before, plus making new friends, it exceeded my expectations! Frank, the event lead, got everyone's attention with his usual wit, and gave instructions on the caravan, how to enter West World, where to park and what to expect amenity wise such as the included complimentary breakfast, drink ticket, and wonderful tasty Brunch for our group of 40 attendees in 20 Porsches on Sunday. The same number as Saturday's attendance. Seeing those beautiful shiny Porsches lined up in the parking lot at "The Thumb" in the caravan was like seeing a Porsche parade! It set the tone for a fun, exciting day! It was only one brief mile by the back road to WestWorld! As we drew closer to the white tents to park, we were all directed to point the Porsches in an odd nose to nose V formation instead of just lined up. It made the shiny, polished Porsches more interesting as it was easy to see the differences in year, make and model. Seeing those Porsches lined up that way was a spectacle in itself it set the tone for a truly memorable experience as people wove in and out between games to vote for the winners of the two top Porsche awards, People's Choice & Judge's Choice!
Before the action picked up on the field, Mayor Borowsky rode onto the polo field on horseback with the American flag in hand, to introduce the National Anthem. Both days of the event the energy on the field was electric during the six total thrilling matches featuring players from across the nation and around the globe giving guest sideline seats to see all the action on the field. The teams put on a great show and the polo players appreciated every hard-won game!
Being in the Bently Scottsdale tents with great fare being offered, felt relaxed but so exciting! It was a great view of the field, protected under the white tents, as we watched the horse’s race, the competitive teams swinging the mallets, and scoring every winning point! We had horsepower lined up inside and outside as there were other exotic car displays along with the beautiful Porsches, multiple fashion shows for the ladies, plus a new Wine & Art show for the 2-day weekend. Several different volunteers manned the greeter's booth and encouraged attendees to vote for their favorite Porsche. Thanks to those volunteering, 2 of whom were Maria's friends, Camille and Darlene, who greeted many and helped man the booth. Near the end of the show the People's Choice Winner and the Judge's Choice Winners for the day were announced. We were surprised and thrilled that Rod's exquisite1989 white 930 Porsche Turbo with the whale tail, of which only 640 were made, was the winner of the People's Choice trophy! And Frank and Maria Grimmelmann won the Judge's Choice trophy with their zippy 2023 white 911 GTS! The day turned out more surprising and wonderful than ever for us, winning the trophy! And we were thrilled for their win also!
We learned the winner of the Judge's Choice from the day before on Saturday was Steve Jackson, driving a white 2012 997.2 Carrara 911. And the People's Choice award went to Jonathan Betancourt driving a green 2019 GT3RS. Jonathan is an accomplished racer and owner of Trackside Motorsports.
Review - Bentley Scottsdale Polo Championships
This year's event was everything that makes the Polo Championships and Party one of the nation's most memorable events-major teams, big crowds, live music, art and automotive culture and an electric vibe found nowhere else. The new elements introduced this year including the new entry through the WestWorld Art & Wine Experience and the first-ever Army vs Navy match, kept things fresh and elevated the experience, according to Bentley Scottsdale Polo Championships Founder, Jason Rose.
When the Polo Championships were over and the sun was setting on the 2025 Polo Party, event organizers were already looking forward to next year's 2026 extravaganza and finding new ways to raise the bar at one of Arizona's signature sporting and lifestyle events held in Scottsdale!
With all the food put away, what remained for us was to say hello and goodbye to old friends and new friends we had made that day! As the day's Polo match was over, we wound around to leave the huge playing field, searching for the elusive exit to the freeway, and decided we can’t wait to see our friends again! The next Porsche Club adventure is right around the corner especially with the upcoming happy holidays! See you soon!
For more AMAZING Hi-Res photos from this event CLICK HERE
Review - Ladies Only Museum & Lunch
AZPCA Ladies-only Field Trip: Museum, Lunch, Olive Oil Tasting and Foothills Food Bank
Twenty AZPCA ladies turned out on November 6 for a special, ladies-only field trip to Cave Creek. We kicked off the day with a 10:00 a.m. guided tour of the Cave Creek Museum.
Founded in April 1970, the Cave Creek Museum is unique in that it houses both archaeological and historic collections, along with an impressive array of art donated over the past 50 years. The museum consists of various exhibits, indoor and outdoor We visited with the Blacksmith who made a nail and saw the last fully functioning 10-stamp ore-crushing mill
Our docent walked us through how the Museum preserves and presents the stories of the area’s earliest inhabitants and the pioneering legacy of miners, ranchers, merchants, and settlers. We also learned that Cave Creek was once a destination for tuberculosis patients, who came seeking relief in Arizona’s dry air. Among the outdoor exhibits are the first church of Cave Creek, still providing Sunday services and weddings, and the last tubercular cabin in the state of Arizona, built in 1920 and listed in the National Register of Historic Places.
Review - Ladies Only Museum & Lunch
AZPCA Ladies-only Field Trip: Museum, Lunch, Olive Oil Tasting and Foothills Food Bank
After our tour, we headed over to Tonto Bar and Grill, located on the old Rancho Mañana dude ranch once home to Native Americans and later a working guest ranch. Today, Tonto with is architecture and decor still embraces the spirit of the Old West. We enjoyed a delicious lunch on the lovely lower patio, with beautiful views overlooking the golf course and surrounding desert landscape.
Many members continued on to enjoy two last-minute “bonus” activities added to our field trip. The first was the Cave Creek Olive Oil Company, conveniently located just half a mile from Tonto Bar and Grill. “Grove to Table” is the motto of this family-run business, and they deliver the highest quality olive oils and balsamic vinegars (more than 75 flavors!) from around the world, all year long. We sampled a variety of flavors, including Black Truffle Pure Olive Oil and Aged Fig Dark Balsamic.
In addition to their superb oils and inspiring balsamics, the shop offers homemade pasta, raw honey, decadent alcoholic chocolate sauces, and other specialty foods. A particularly fun purchase for many was Pastabilities pasta in whimsical shapes everything from pickleball to Mah Jongg! Helpful recipe ideas are available in the store and online, making it easy to turn our new finds into memorable meals.
Review - Ladies Only Museum & Lunch
AZPCA Ladies-only Field Trip: Museum, Lunch, Olive Oil Tasting and Foothills Food Bank
Our second bonus activity was the Foothills Food Bank. In a community where comfortable lifestyles often appear to be the norm, it was a powerful reminder that there are individuals and families nearby who need a little extra help especially now, with the federal shutdown bringing uncertainty to those relying on SNAP benefits, including children and seniors. Thanks to everyone who so graciously donated goods to support the Foothills Food Bank and our local community. It was a meaningful way to end a wonderful day together and Foothills very much appreciated our large food donation.
What our members had to say about this event:
“I’ve lived in Cave Creek for 12 years and this was my first, but not last, visit to both the museum and olive oil company. The Musuem History Wing had interesting artifacts from Cave Creek's mining, military, settler and ranching days. The Archaeology Wing had many samples of pottery and weaving from the early 1800’s Tonto Apache and Yavapai Indians. Very educational and happy to know this is in my backyard.” Lori Leal
“I planned on an informative museum tour and fun lunch and the bonus activities were just that, a GREAT bonus. The Olive Oil tastings were outstanding and after a fun-filled day in the Cave Creek Community, it was good to give back through the Foothills Food Bank.” Geneva Sorum
Story by Rita Sprenkle
Photos Courtesy AZPCA Members
Review - Heart & Soul Cafe Porsches n’ Pancakes
On a beautiful crisp Arizona morning, about 50 of us converged on the Heart & Soul Cafe in Carefree. For me it was my 1st time going to this restaurant, but most certainly won't be my last time as the food was outstanding. They put us up in the upper bar area, a perfect spot for a group of our size. Lots of friendly faces, all talking and mingling about. The waiter took our food orders and then Rook gave out one of his "stop talking " whistles and he directed our attention to Frank Grimmelman. Frank thanked Rook and told us the he was actually filling in for Dennis Rood, who was up in Seattle running a car event.
Frank thanked us all for attending and asked if there were any new members. There were a few hands raised and our new members introduced themselves, along with sharing what Porsche they drove. New members Rich & Maryanne Azanger were at Casey & my table, Brad & Gina Bendy were at the table by us and Nathan Garrison was at Rook & Deb's table. I love having new members join us at my table. I can get to know them and make them feel comfortable in a group of new faces. I'm sure that goes for all the other members who had new folks joining them as well.
Frank talked about the Polo event and then asked my girlfriend Casey to give a brief recap on the event. Casey had volunteered to write the story for the newsletter. About then Frank asked if there was someone who'd be willing to write a short article for this morning’s breakfast...the room fell silent. I later walked up to him and volunteered to write it. Both Frank and Rook talked about upcoming club events and mentioned out club was known for having the most social outings of all the clubs. As you well know, it’s best to sign up early, buy the insurance and if you have to cancel, do it sooner than later in order to let someone in off the wait list.
The food started arriving and boy oh boy did the plates that went by me look good. I always order Huevos rancheros for breakfast at a Mexican style restaurant and if they do that right I know everything else on the menu would be good. The omelet’s looked good, the pancakes looked fluffy, French toast with its dusting of powdered sugar looked delicious as well. Even the basic eggs with hashbrowns and toast looked good. The prices were reasonable. I would most definitely give the restaurant a thumbs up. On another note, longtime member Bob (94 years young) and Nancy Tomlin sat with Frank & Maria. I hope I’m still driving a Porsche at 94
After breakfast we said our goodbyes, some people stayed to chat (we are just like that, as you very well know. Until next time, stay safe.
Rod Ladd
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Danielle’s Column - It Don’t Come Easy
STORY BY DANIELLE BADLER
t’s hard, trying to organize an event from scratch. Just ask my friend Ilan, who tried with some success to create a unique experience, driving and golfing, a few months ago.
When Ilan called me to talk about what became The Long Drive Road Rally (clever, right?) he said, “We drive a few days on great roads, we play golf on sensational courses, we stay at nice hotels and we eat good food.”
I said, “Brilliant. Driving and golf. That’s my kind of event. Sign me up. I’m in.” With no dates, no specific venues, no price, no nothing nailed down. It didn’t matter.
Ilan is nothing if not tenacious. He’s built a successful real estate business. He’s taken a shot at importing gray market specialty cars from Europe, with a slant on ‘90s rally and limited production/breathed on Brit and German models. Do a search, on Ilan Brown, to see for yourself. Like many of us, he’d really, really like to make money by having fun in the car business, somehow, some way. And this was his latest plan.
Visions danced before my eyes. Of great people, great cars, great roads, great courses My mind immediately turned to the ads I’ve been drooling over, for years, from Fast Lane Travel (“12 Alpine Passes,” “Tuscany Porsche Fest Plus”) to Going to the Sun Rallies (“Igniter Tour) to Vintage Rallies (“Mountain Mille” and “Southwest Passage” Sunshine! Fresh Air! Twisty Roads!) to Classic Grand Touring (Driving experiences of a lifetime – guided self-driving adventures in Namibia, South Africa and Japan, classic and supercar tours to Monaco Historiques and Le Mans Classic.)
And no golf on these agendas, anywhere! What a great differentiator, I said to Ilan.
Then we got into the details. How many days. How much driving each day. Where to play. What to charge.
This was June. Ilan was thinking mid to late September (fewer crowds than in summer, less event competition.) I was thinking lots of leaf peepers, which is what Coloradans call tourists clogging the roads, in search of golden fall foliage. Ilan was mulling over a variety of tight schedules for full driving days, behind the wheel and swinging the big stick. I was thinking about what I used to say to my daughters when they were learning to drive, “anticipate or perish.” Be ready for things to go off-track.
Ilan started advertising on-line. He reached out to friends and family. Those with four-car garages. Which I thought was a very novel idea. But no. A quorum of friends and associates jumped on board, but the event did not draw a mob scene. Was it too late to get started? Too late in the season? Vagueness about the itinerary? We ended up with a gaggle of cars, a weekend overnight and a round of golf … on what I must say was actually a fantastic semi-private track, Red Sky Ranch. We played the Norman course. If you get a chance….
Danielle’s Column - It Don’t Come Easy
I’d like to play it again. Because, well, with all due modesty, there were distractions. Some of the “golfers” reminded me of those bachelor party outings where you hear, “sure I play golf … I played just last year!” Which, if you’re serious about the game, means a long, long outing. Oh, and we had just enough time to scarf down lunch, before our tee times.
The driving. It was better than I feared. Sensational roads heading south from Minturn on the second day. Plenty of room to, uh, uh, uh, pass. And it wasn’t even too slow, when we went up and over Independence Pass. Followed by lunch at the Hotel Jerome in Aspen.
Where were the leaf peepers? Oh, I found them – it seemed like all of them - on my drive home – bumper to bumper first gear on I 70, all the way up to the Eisenhower Tunnel from Silverthorn. Oh well.
A few days ago, Ilan and I sat down to review and try to scope out year two of The Long Drive. We agreed about the need for padding, for built-in time to relax, to hit the driving range, stick a toe in the hot tub. Maybe we should go farther west, maybe use Steamboat as the base of operations. Maybe we should appeal more to driving couples, behind the wheel of interesting cars and golf carts.
Remember, I said, when you convene visitors, guests, people you don’t know, they come with a certain expectation, which you should try like hell to meet. Like, why not give the serious golfers the first tee times. That way, they’ll play at their pace, their way, and everyone else can follow. And, for the driving stages, have run groups, spirited, cruising and tourist.
Will year two come off? I really hope so. Great cars and great golf. It’s a great combination. I’ll do what I can.
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.
Kimberly’s Korner - Facts, Figures and Fallacies
5 Porsche-Themed Gifts
Looking for a gift for your Porsche owner?
Here are five ideas in various price ranges, all easily available from the Porsche store.
Key Ring
A refined leather-and-metal key ring bearing the official Porsche crest. It’s practical, elegant, and perfect for everyday use. Price: $55.00
Urban 2-in-1 Travel Bag
This versatile hybrid bag transforms from a travel duffle to a backpack. It includes a padded back, laptop compartment, and organizer. This blends everyday practicality with Porsche style. Price: $225.00
Who wouldn’t want a detailed miniature of the 911 Turbo S (992)? Especially since it has a Christmas tree on top. It’s a subtle nod to Porsche heritage and a nice conversation piece. Price: $95.00
Model of 911 Turbo S (992)
Kimberly’s Korner - Facts, Figures and Fallacies
Pocket Umbrella
Even in Phoenix, you need a high-quality umbrella for those occasional downpours. It’s designed specifically for the door compartment of your Porsche. Practical, understated, and a subtle nod to the brand, it’s an ideal gift for someone who drives their Porsche daily. Price: $99
Porsche Turbo No. 1 Wallet
If they already have the key ring, how about a water-resistant wallet with the Porsche design? Very practical, especially for those who don’t have a pocket umbrella. Price: $85
If it’s too late to get these gifts for Christmas, then get them for New Year’s or Valentine’s Day. There’s never a wrong time to get a PCA member something that’s Porsche-related.
Happy Holidays!
Who is Kimberly Amadeo
Kimberly is a full-service, luxury realtor with Compass, specializing in Paradise Valley, Scottsdale, and Arcadia. Prior to that, she had a corporate career in sales, marketing, and economic analysis. She’s written two books, and 800 online articles, covering the U.S. economy. Kimberly owns a 2017 Macan S in a beautiful shade of “Greyish/Blue”....
Review - Fall Colors Flagstaff Tour
It was a beautiful crisp Fall Day when the group met in North Phoenix for the 4th Annual Fall Colors Flagstaff tour. Approximately 50 Porsches gathered in the parking lot, including vintage and newer 911s, a 928, a Panamera and several Caymans, Boxsters, Macans and a Cayenne. Rook and Debbie Younger never fail to provide meticulous directions in their famous step by step tour guide, which details every turn in tenths of miles.
The first leg was 81 miles to Chino Valley, where we had a break. We did see some fall colors along the way, although Rook had advised us in our driver’s meeting that we were probably past the peak. During the next leg of 54 miles, we had our first encounter with Historic Route 66. In Williams we stopped for lunch, sightseeing and shopping. Several members had lunch at the Pine Country Restaurant, and some enjoyed their luscious homemade pies.
Our final leg for the day took us through several scenic stretches of Historic Route 66, ending at the Little America Hotel in Flagstaff. A lively happy hour ensued with many great conversations about Porsches.
Because of the government shutdown and the threat of rain, Rook and Debbie had to make some changes and be flexible about our planned excursions. It all appeared seamless to the participants, but there was clearly a lot of work behind the scenes to achieve a most enjoyable tour.
On Day Two we headed toward the Snow Bowl, and enjoyed a delightful twisty 7 mile road leading up to the ski area. Upon arrival, a Snow Bowl staffer asked us what we were up to, and Bill Stubbs jokingly told him, “7000 feet.” [actually, the group was at 9200 feet! – Ed.]
Review - Fall Colors Flagstaff Tour
We ended the day at Heritage Square in Flagstaff, a historic railway district. Several of us had lunch at Charly’s Pub and Grill next to the Weatherford Hotel, which dates to 1900.
That evening we were treated to a special event at the Lowell Observatory, where we were lucky to have a cloudless sky in which to view the planet Saturn through a high-powered telescope. The Lowell Observatory is a magnificent facility with several historic and new buildings. It was well worth the trip, and kudos to Rook and Debbie for arranging a private series of educational and entertaining events for our group.
And it never did rain for our entire trip. All in all, a really spectacular tour and thoroughly enjoyed by all who participated.
by Donna Spinelli Photos Courtesy AZPCA Members
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Special Article - A Tour of the Lowell Observatory
A Tour of the Lowell Observatory
Located just a few miles North West of the city of Flagstaff
Rich Andrade
Participants in the 2025 Arizona Region PCA Fall Colors drive were treated to a November 13 evening tour of the Lowell Observatory. It is a treasure in our “back yard” so I’m writing this with the hope that many more people will enjoy such a great and education experience.
The Lowell Observatory is an astronomical observatory in Flagstaff, Arizona, United States. Lowell Observatory was established in 1894, placing it among the oldest observatories in the United States, and was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1965. In 2011, the Observatory was named one of "The World's 100 Most Important Places" by Time magazine. It was at the Lowell Observatory that the dwarf planet Pluto was discovered in 1930 by Clyde Tombaugh.
In 2011, Lowell Observatory was named one of "The World's 100 Most Important Places" by Time magazine.
Location: 1400 West Mars Hill Rd
Flagstaff AZ, 86001
The Lowell Observatory is located just a few miles west of Flagstaff, so it can be part of any visit to the city.
Special Article - A Tour of the Lowell Observatory
The Discovery of Pluto at the Lowell Observatory
Pluto was discovered at Lowell Observatory in Flagstaff, Arizona, on February 18, 1930, by astronomer Clyde Tombaugh. This discovery was the result of a long search for a ninth planet, initially theorized by Percival Lowell based on irregularities in the orbits of Uranus and Neptune.
The Lowell 13 in (330 mm) Astrograph. An astrograph is a telescope designed for the sole purpose of astrophotography.
In 2011, Lowell Observatory was named one of "The World's 100 Most Important Places" by Time magazine.
Clyde William Tombaugh (February 4, 1906 – January 17, 1997) was an American astronomer and telescope maker, best known for discovering Pluto in 1930, marking the first detection of what would eventually be recognized as the Kuiper belt. At the time, Pluto was referred to as the ninth planet in the Solar System, a classification that stood for over seven decades.
As a professor at New Mexico State University, he led the Planetary Patrol project, which helped determine Mercury's rotation period, monitored Jupiter's Great Red Spot, and developed new photographic techniques for satellite searches. After retiring in 1973, Tombaugh continued to construct telescopes, support observational programs, and advocated continued study of unidentified flying objects (UFOs).
Special Article - A Tour of the Lowell Observatory
The Discovery of Pluto at the Lowell Observatory
Starting April 6, 1929, Tombaugh used the observatory's 13-inch (330 mm) astrograph to take photographs of the same section of sky several nights apart. He then used a blink comparator to compare the different images. When he shifted between the two images, a moving object, such as a planet, would appear to jump from one position to another, while the more distant objects such as stars would appear stationary. Tombaugh noticed such a moving object in his search, near the place predicted by Lowell, and subsequent observations showed it to have an orbit beyond that of Neptune. This ruled out classification as an asteroid, and they decided this was the ninth planet that Lowell had predicted. The discovery was made on Tuesday, February 18, 1930, using images taken the previous month.
Special Article - A Tour of the Lowell Observatory
Lowell Clark Refractor Telescope
Built in 1896, the Clark Telescope is named after its builder, Alvan G. Clark of the Alvan Clark & Sons Corporation. The 24-inch refractor was one of Lowell Observatory's first instruments and Percival Lowell's primary telescope for observing Venus and Mars. It arrived in Flagstaff by train in early July 1896. Lowell, assisted by A.E. Douglass, W.A. Cogshall, T.J.J. See, Wrexie Leonard, and Daniel Drew, installed the telescope and began making observations within a month.
The now 129 year-old telescope has been kept in perfect working order and is used for public viewing.
The evening sky cleared up so the group was treated to view Saturn from the Clark Telescope.
The image to the lower left is a photo of Saturn taken using the Clark Telescope. The photo was not taken during our viewing session. However it does provide an indication of the clarity of the image.
Special Article - A Tour of the Lowell Observatory
We Were Treated to a Q&A Session with Dr. Larry Wasserman
An interesting June 13, 2022 Podcast featuring Dr. Larry Wasserman is located at this link:
This podcast is over 1 ¼ hour long and covers many of the topics that we discussed during our Q&A session. The topic of Occultation is at the 39minute mark. Larry’s PHD thesis was on occultation. Famed astronomer Dr. Carl Sagen was a Cornell faculty member signed off on Larry’s PHD thesis. Among Dr. Wasserman many achievements, he participated in two key discoveries:
• 1977 Uranus occultation over Australia was predicted so a group of astronomers went to observe. The atmosphere of Uranus was known, but as a result of the studies the rings were discovered.
• 1988 the occultation of Pluto was predicted in Australia. As a result of the studies the atmosphere of Pluto was discovered.
To learn more on the subject go here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Occultation
Special Article - A Tour of the Lowell Observatory
Special Stargazing with the 24 Inch Bryan Dyer Telescope
The purchase cost of this type of research telescope is over $1,000,000 dollars. Those who were willing to brave the cooler night air were treated to a special star gazing session with the Bryan Dyer telescope manned by two very enthusiastic astronomer/educators who picked out very special stars, clusters and nebulae. We closed the evening with a view of the Andromeda Galaxy.
The Brian Dyer Telescope is the latest addition to Lowell Observatory’s public telescopes. Installed in the spring of 2020. The PlaneWave CDK24a features a 24-inch (0.61-meter) f/6.5 Corrected Dall-Kirkham astrograph. It covers a 70 -millimeter field of view without any field curvature, off -axis coma, or astigmatism. The 24 -inch aperture matches that of the historic Clark Refractor, though the design of the Dyer results in a much shorter telescope.
Most exotic photos of heavenly bodies found on -line today such as the example nebula or Andromeda Galaxy above are taken by much larger instruments than the 24 inch telescope that we used. These images are manipulated and enhanced. So we didn’t see such extreme colors but saw much more than most casual observers ever will.
Andromeda Galaxy
Special Article - A Tour of the Lowell Observatory
A Refresher Course on the Planets Orbiting Our Sun
Pluto’s estimated mass has decreased over time. Astronomers initially calculated the mass of Pluto based on its presumed effect on Neptune and Uranus. In 1931, Pluto was calculated to be roughly the mass of Earth, with further calculations in 1948 bringing the mass down to roughly that of Mars. In 1976, Dale Cruikshank, Carl Pilcher and David Morrison of the University of Hawaiʻi calculated Pluto's albedo [the fraction of incident electromagnetic radiation reflected by a surface, especially of a celestial body] for the first time, finding that it matched that for methane ice; this meant Pluto had to be exceptionally luminous for its size and therefore could not be more than 1 percent the mass of Earth.
* Pluto may have been demoted to a “dwarf planet” by the IAU in 2006 … however by the same ability to make a decree, both Arizona and New Mexico had declared Pluto is a full planet!
Special Article - A Tour of the Lowell Observatory
Our Q&A room had beautiful photos of several planets. Here are some of them.
Mercury
Mars Jupiter
Special Article - A Tour of the Lowell Observatory
Our Q&A room had beautiful photos of several planets. Here are some of them.
Story by Rich Andrade
Photos Courtesy Rich Andrade
A Review in Photos - Beach Boys Tribute Band
Over 40 AZ Region members enjoyed “Good Vibrations” courtesy of the Beach Boys Tribute band at the Hale Theatre in Gilbert the other evening.
We are already looking forward to the next event.
Photos Courtesy of Jeanne S & Mark B
Tech Tips Tires for Your Porsche
by scott mcilvain
Question:
What is the most important component on your Porsche? As you read from the title of this article, it is TIRES! Everything your Porsche does is transmitted through the tires to the road. The wrong or worn tires can dramatically affect how your Porsche drives.
Tires have come a long way over the past hundred years. Today’s tire and performance-vehicle manufacturers spend billions of dollars engineering the highest performing and safest tires for our cars. From the 356 to the 991, the right set of tires can be all the difference.
Let’s start with the basics on how to read a tire’s sidewall. If you have never looked at the sidewall of a tire, all the letters and numbers can be confusing. With the help of this illustration, I will point out some important information.
Tire size (225/50R 16) has three main measurements. The first number is the tread width in millimeters. The larger the number, the wider the tire is. The second number is the tire aspect ratio. This number is the ratio between the side wall and the tread width. A 50 aspect ratio is twice as wide as it is high. The last number is the tire and wheel diameter. The tire and wheel MUST have the same diameter!
Another helpful marking on the tire is the date stamp showing when the tire was manufactured. The date stamp is after the DOT compliance number. This date stamp is four digits with the first two numbers the week and the last two the year.
As you can see in this photo, this tire was manufactured 24th week of 2004. Tires will age even if they are not used,
so Porsche recommends replacing tires that are more than four years old. Any time you are looking to buy a used Porsche, it is good to check this date stamp to see if the tires need to be replaced.
Porsche sports cars will wear tires differently from other passenger cars and trucks. Because Porsche cars have performance alignments, the inside of the tire will wear faster than the outside. It is important to check the inside of the tire for wear, not just the outside. A misaligned car or incorrect tire pressure will cause wear and drastically decrease the life of a tire. Cold tire pressure is one of the most important things to check on your Porsche weekly. Newer Porsches will have the recommended tire pressures on a badge somewhere on the car. For earlier cars, you should check the owner’s manual. As temperature changes, so will tire pressure (10 degrees=1 PSI change), so be sure to check tire pressure often because there can be a nine PSI difference through the seasons.
I have had many customers ask me for advice about what
McIlvain Talks Tech with Scott M - Tires for your Porsche
tires to purchase. I always recommend N-spec tires. Porsche engineers work with different tire manufactures to engineer specific tire attributes that include wet and dry grip, top speed, noise, hydroplaning, handling requirements, high speed durability and serviceability. If the manufacturer can meet or exceed these requirements, then the tire is designated an N-spec tire and can be fitted to a Porsche. There are different N-spec numbers. Zero is the first in the evolution of the tire; four is the latest. You must always match the N-spec to the same number when getting new tires. You NEVER want to have mismatched tires with two tires being different types. This will cause a handling imbalance between the front and rear of the car and is very unsafe! For more info on N-spec tires and a detailed list of N-spec tires, please visit Porsche’s website, http://www.porsche. com/usa/accessoriesandservices/porscheservice/ documentsanddownloads/.
Tires for the Track
If you are new to the track or are still a novice, it is recommended that you use street tires. The reasoning
behind this is that street tires are more forgiving and predicable than race tires. I have had students in the past start on race tires and it set them back in the long run. For someone in DE 3 or 4 I recommend starting on a DOT R tire before moving to a full competition tire. A DOT R tire is still legal to drive on the street but will give great grip. They will wear very fast if driven on the street, so it is best to have two sets of wheels and tires. Whatever track-day tire you choose, make sure to have them heat cycled or heat cycle them yourself. Heat cycling is where the tire is brought up to operating temperature and then allowed to fully cool down. This helps the tire last much longer and provide even wear. Just like street tires, make sure to check tire pressure and alignment to get the maximum performance and longevity out of the tire.
For more information on tires, visit tirerack.com where most every detail of tires is explained and there are great reviews on most tires in production.
Who is Scott McIlvain
The current Mcilvain Motors was founded by Scott Mcilvain, great grandson of E.H “Mac” Mcilvain.
Scott was hooked on the family business and performance cars at a very early age. He left Prescott and attended Arizona State University where he earned a degree in business. It was while Scott was an account manager at a top 25 marketing agency that he fell in love with his first PORSCHE, a 1979 930. Fast forward to today and Scott now runs Mcilvain Motors, located in Tempe, Arizona and one of the leading independent and affordable late model PORSCHE service specialists.
The Stuttgart Market Letter
Written by David K. Whitlock
October 2025 marked the highest unit volume on record since I began tracking the market, with 785 Porsches crossing the block. Of those, 70% found new homes for a total of $52,007,037 in sales. That’s up from September’s $44m, and well ahead of last October’s $36m. The 991 GT2 RS market continued to impress, with earlier GT2s following suit. We also saw the first 2024 911 GT3 R Rennsport hit the block, a headline event in itself, while a celebrity-owned 911S drew plenty of attention with its final number. Rounding things out, there was a noticeable surge in 914 listings across multiple auction houses.
Following last month’s incredible results, the GT2 market continued to surprise. A 9,000-mile 991 GT2 RS finished in Paint-to-Sample Yachting Blue Metallic sold for $528,000, an astounding result considering that price typically belongs to sub-500-mile examples. Sure, it was PTS, but no other car with similar mileage, PTS or not, has come close. We also saw a new alltime high for a 997.1 GT2, with a Guards Red example showing just 1,400 miles on the odometer selling for $417,000, eclipsing our previous record from December 2023 despite that car’s more extensive Exclusive options list.
Unveiled at Rennsport Reunion VII, the 911 GT3 R Rennsport represents Porsche’s most extreme track-only creation to date, and this month we saw the first one cross the block. Number 26 of just 77 built, it showed only 33 km and was finished in exposed carbon-fiber-composite bodywork with Agate Gray Metallic roof pillars. Still “in the wrapper,” it included its original lockable tool chest and documentation portfolio. With Porsche listing the base MSRP around $1,046,000, the final bid of $1,201,000 was probably close, maybe even slightly under its original MSRP. While not a breakout result, it likely reflects the car’s limited use case, as few buyers are eager to spend seven figures on something that can’t be driven on the street.
The biggest headline of the month came from a celebrity-owned 911S. This RUF-modified 1971 911S Coupe built for Jerry Seinfeld sold for an astonishing $657,000, more than double the highest bid we’ve seen for a modified LWB 911 in the last five years. Refinished in its original Gemini Blue Metallic, it featured flared arches, RUF Bilstein suspension, 930 brakes, and 15inch Fuchs wheels. Power came from a 3.4-liter flat-six paired with a custom 6-speed transaxle and topped with RUF-branded hardware throughout. Beautifully built, unquestionably special, but $657,000 for a modified LWB 911? That’s rare air.
The 914 market was unusually busy this month, with 21 cars crossing the block and 15 finding new homes. A handful of 914/6s were among them, though none performed particularly well. It wasn’t long ago that six-figure sales were the norm for genuine 914/6s, but over the past twelve months, they’ve averaged just $68,700, with only one example breaking the $100k mark. Every 914/6 sold in October landed below that average. The high sale for the segment went to a modified 1974 914 fitted with a 3.2-liter flat-six from an ’89 911. Finished in Red with GT-style flares, it brought $95,000, a strong result for a well-executed conversion.
The Stuttgart Market Letter
Typically, September and October are quieter months, but this year has been anything but. Both months delivered record numbers and surprising strength across multiple segments, signaling renewed confidence in the market as we head toward year-end. With two months still to go, 2025 has already surpassed 2024’s total dollar volume. If this momentum holds, we could be looking at one of the strongest years on record for the Porsche auction market.
David K. Whitlock
is a writer for The Stuttgart Market Letter, A daily market update for Porschephiles, by Porschefiles, delivered to your inbox. www.stuttgartmarketletter.com
https://www.pcawebstore.org/regions/AZ
Click on the link above 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 https://az.pca.org/merchandise/more-merch/badge-order-form/ to order your Badge
Questions?
Contact Jennifer Harrenstein, AZ Region Merchandise Chair
notethepossibility@gmail.com
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Meet fellow club members and enthusiasts.
See what driving a Porsche on a local track is all about.
Volunteer some time to help out the program.
No prior experience necessary.
Get involved by volunteering for one of our HPDE program roles below:
Corner Worker/Flagger - COMPENSATED ROLE• $100 cash or a future track day credit ($175 value). Observe cars on track and provide flagging communication to drivers. Radio in to Chief of Course regarding any incidents, issues, and need to flag drivers. 8 hr full day commitment
Driving Instructor- Experienced drivers who are interested in becoming a PCA Instructor.
Grid Marshal- Radio communication with the Chief of Course and Corner Workers to release vehicles onto the track from Pre-Grid, and direct the flow of cars on and off the track. Approx. 2-7 hr commitment (part day to full day).
Lunch Pickup/Prep/Cleanup- Pickup lunch from a nearby location and/or lunch prep and cleanup.
Photographer-Capture photos of the event from great vantage points on the track or paddock for publication in Going Places. Approx. 2 hr commitment.
Pre-Grid-While cars are staged waiting to enter the track, check driver wristbands and confirm other safety guidelines are being met prior to releasing vehicles. Approx. 2-7 hr commitment (part to full day).
Registration-Check in drivers and their guests at the track gate entrance. Approx. 2 hr early AM commitment.
Safety Tech- Using our safety checklist, inspect vehicles and helmets to ensure compliance. Approx. 2 hr early AM commitment
Setup / Breakdown-Assist with unloading/loading and set up of equipment such as tables, chairs, canopy, PA system, etc. Approx. 1 hr commitment, early AM or late afternoon.
Writer-Write an editorial on the event, perhaps with an interview or two from drivers for publication in Going Places. Approx. 2 hr commitment.
HPDE Track Locations:
lnde Motorsports Ranch-9301 W. Airport Rd, Willcox, AZ 85643
Podium Club at Attesa-6870 S Bianco Rd, Casa Grande, AZ 85193
Interested in Volunteering? It's super easy• here's how to get involved:
► Register Online-Go to azpca.motorsportreg.com, find the event, select "Volunteer" during the registration process and choose your desired role from above.
► Email-drivereducation@az.pca.org to register or for more information.
Your help is greatly appreciated! We need volunteers to keep these programs healthy and ongoing! We hope to see you out there!
9 Ways to Engage
By Jan Mackulak, Social Media Chair
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PLEASE WELCOME Mark Baker Membership Chair
New Members
Brant Owens
Regan Anderson
Scottsdale, Arizona
Black 2014 911 Carrera S
Brad Bendy
Scottsdale, Arizona
White 2025 718 Boxster GTS 4.0
Tyler Clayton
Gilbert, Arizona
Blue 2022 911 GT3
Mike Cline
Scottsdale, Arizona
Silver 1961 356
Edward Codey
Carefree, Arizona
White 2024 911 Targa 4S
Gregory Cohen
Mesa, Arizona
Blue 1998 Boxster
Delynn Conley
Surprise, Arizona
Black 2020 Macan
Jeff Esposito
Tempe, Arizona
Silver 2006 Cayman S
Farid Farbod
Scottsdale, Arizona
Red 2024 911 Carrera GTS
Ivan Flores
Phoenix, Arizona
Silver 2007 Cayman
Gary Frisch
Surprise, Arizona
Silver 2024 718 Cayman GT4 RS
Douglas Glowinski
Scottsdale, Arizona
White 2021 Taycan
Elizabeth Gunderson
Glendale, Arizona
Black 2021 Macan
Mark Huber
Phoenix, Arizona
Purple 2019 Cayenne S
Duane Larson
Scottsdale, Arizona
Yellow 2008 911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet
Steven Ledner
Cave Creek, Arizona
White 2015 911 Turbo
Meiling Li
San Jose, California
Black 2025 911 GT3 RS
Kirk Mannor
Phoenix, Arizona
Grey 2024 Cayenne GTS Coupe
Michael Marchese
Paradise Valley, Arizona
Grey 2025 911 Carrera
Titus Mathew
Chandler, Arizona
Blue 2021 911 Carrera S
East Mesa, Arizona
2014 Cayman S
Gus Paloian
Scottsdale, Arizona
Grey 2016 Cayenne Diesel
Colton Pemberton
Tempe, Arizona
Black 2018 718 Boxster GTS
Terry Pollick
Scottsdale, Arizona
White 2025 Macan
Rangel Rangelov
Scottsdale, Arizona
Other 2015 Cayenne Turbo
Michael Reimer
Scottsdale, Arizona
Grey 2024 911 Carrera 4S
Gregory Romanov
Florence, Arizona
Red 2011 911 Carrera
Stuart Russell
Phoenix, Arizona
Blue 2021 911 Carrera
Blake Silverman
Scottsdale, Arizona
2013 Cayenne
Daryl Stern
Queen Creek, Arizona
Black 2014 911 Turbo S Cabriolet
Michael Timko
Paradise Vally, Arizona
Black 2007 911 Turbo
Alexandra Venneri
Phoenix, Arizona
White 2025 Macan 4 (EV)
William Wallace
Fountain Hills, Arizona
1971 911T
Mark Walters
Scottsdale, Arizona
2017 911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet
Jason Ward
Buckeye, Arizona
Other 2020 911 Carrera S Cabriolet
Nathan Witt
San Tan Valley, Arizona
Silver 2013 Boxster
Terry Wittren
Casa Grande, Arizona
Black 2024 911 Carrera S
Scott Yarnall
Anthem, Arizona
Silver 1960 356
Rob Zollinger
Chandler, Arizona
Silver 2022 911 GT3
Transfers In
Scott Chamberlin
Rio Verde, Arizona
FROM Pacific Northwest 2001 911 Carrera
Meiling Li Phoenix, Arizona
FROM Golden Gate 2025 911 GT3 RS
Matthew Neuberger Scottsdale, Arizona
FROM Chesapeake 2011 Cayenne
Michael Reimer
Scottsdale, Arizona
FROM Pacific Northwest 1984 911 Carrera
HAPPY PCA ANNIVERSARY! November’s Compilation
50 Years
Thomas & Melissa Masles 47 Years
Don Tevini & Jacque Booth
Years
Bryan & Mary Hayes 37 Years
Kip Lindblom
Years John Grant
James & Debbie Patrick 32 Years
Bruce Van Kooten
27 Years
David & Mary Hinz
Kurt & Joanne Konrath
Bruce & Kim Neapole
26 Years
Peggy & Peggy Gallagher
Thomas & Deirdre Lehner
Thomas & Mary Reyman
Jeff Yang & Alice Kwok 24 Years
Dale & Scott Suran 23 Years
Mike & April Kvalvik
Brad & Tere Portillo
Mark & Le Anne Siffert
22 Years
Jeremy & Deborah Whitteridge
Years
Daniel & Adina Moldovan 20 Years
Rjay & Ann Lloyd 18 Years
Philip Hale
Dennis Ketterer & Nancy Mckee 17 Years
Wytie & Sally Cable
Scott & Carol Faris 16 Years William Murray
15 Years
John & Helen Macfarlane
James Peterman
Mark & Daniel Sullivan 11 Years
Alvin & David Glatt
Steve & Anne Jackson
Michael & Carol Lipsky
Alasdair & Kirstin MacLean 10 Years
Ronald Bauer
Michael & Kathy Mills
Paul & Kristin Pfauser
Eugene & Cindy Rose
9 Years
greg mastroieni
John Miraglia
8 Years
Marty & Martin Ercoline
Abigail Ercoline
Sean Gibbons & Tammy Knight-Gibbons
Pat Greenwood
Brendan & Heather Mann
Ivan & Jennifer Montgomery
Lee & Jodene Pfeiffer
Saleem & Belinda Saya
David Schustack
Derek & John Ross Seymour
Ken & Deborah Topolinsky
Jason Waldrom
7 Years
Larry Ambrose
Randall Claybourn
Stephen Head & Mary McConnell
Otto Hiris
Michael & Heather Lyons
Lee Peteet
Tom & Nolan Pollio
Michael & Jeremy Proch
Robert & Marilyn Rosenow
Chris Stuart
Mario & Natalie Violi
6 Years
Simon Boocock
Jean-Pierre Brietta
Jason Fuller & Fraser Elliott
Nathan Goldberg
Peter & Jeanne Hladek
Gail & Terri Parris
Babak Mohajeri
Jake Peel
Michael Urban 3 Years
Larry Boresow
James Barnard
Timothy & Cari Luger
14 Years
Robert & Jackie Johnson
13 Years
Ken & Kristy Grogan
Oliver & Paula Megadya
Eric & Janice Schmidt
12 Years
Brett Barrett
Jeffrey & Molly Bozzuto
Mark & Bonnie Howard
David Schaefer
Richard Woodroffe & Rosa Sidy
5 Years
Curtis & James Blocker
John McCain
Edmund Purcell
4 Years
Dan & Paula Alefs
Chad & Tanner Amato
Gerard & Kar Yin Francis
Troy & Tasha Johnson
Dinesh & Olesea Kakwani
Logan Kimmel
William & Emily Bentzen
John & Holly Carnahan
Joe Cesiel
DeLynn Conley
Michael Donham
Richard & Jennifer Ferrero
Ivan Jones
Barry Marcus
Joann & William Myers
Mark Tallan
Steve Tate & Doris Martinez-Tate
Wynsum Tom
Bernard Weber
Robert Wilson & Mary O'Neal
2 Years
Timothy Babers
Bruce Benaglio
Holly Biancani & Tristan Medina
Chris Coatsworth
Edip Dalip
John Diaz
James Maas
Scott & Annalisa Madsen
Kristina & Jason Sommers
Joel St John
William & Robin Thomas
Janssen Todd
Matthew Troester
Jamison Van Niel
Joseph Vegso
Michael Willis
1 Year
Jeff Alexander
Kenneth Alexander
Kurt Anderson & Joe Metrailer
Paul & Sharie Barban
Bruce Barke
Scott Beatty
Monty & Tanya Belsham
Brooks Benjamin
Amol Bhatia & Ha Vi Nguyen
Miguel Carlos
Andrew Dickerson
Laine Dyess
Joseph Fajdich
Mike Kennedy
Joshua Lute
Patrick Mcnamara
John Schieffer
Aaron Sepulveda & Jamie Duran
Andrew Studley & Florence Tylka
Eric Ueable
Fran & Steve Vitale
Jason Wood
EXECUTIVE APPOINTMENTS
AUTOCROSS
Ealing Jahn autocross@az.pca.org
CONCOURS CHAIR
Bill Stubbs concours@az.pca.org
CONCOURS ASSISTANT
Kellie Bouet
CHIEF DRIVING INSTRUCTOR
Ealing Jahn CDI@az.pca.org
COMPETITION/ DRIVER EDUCATION
Dan Bouet drivereducation@az.pca.org
COMMUNICATIONS CHAIR
Kenny Mitchell kenmitchell@az.pca.org
DRIVING TOUR CHAIR
Rook Younger drivingtours@az.pca.org
DRIVING TOUR ASSISTANT
Peo Hansson drivingtours@az.pca.org
EQUIPMENT CHAIR
Open Position wxxxx
EVENT REGISTRAR
Bill Stubbs wlstubbs@gmail.com
EVENT REGISTRAR ASSISTANT
Rook Younger drivingtours@az.pca.org
HEAD JUDGE
Chris Irwin
Chris.Irwin@collier.com
HEAD JUDGE ASSISTANT
Bill Stubbs (acting) wlstubbs@gmail.com
HISTORIAN
Loretta Aman jlaman914@cox.net
MEMBERSHIP
Mark Baker membership@az.pca.org
MEMBERSHIP MEETING CHAIR
Jim and Carole Bultema monthlymeetings@az.pca.org
MEMEBERSHIP MEETING ASSISTANT
Andy Jorgensen monthlymeetings@az.pca.org
MERCHANDISE CHAIR
Jennifer Harrenstein notethepossibility@gmail.com
NEWSLETTER EDITORS
Gregg & Ali Bull gpeditor@az.pca.org
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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@gmail.com
SAFETY CHAIR
Open Position safety@az.pca.org
SAFETY CHAIR ASSISTANT
Ealing Jahn
SOCIAL ACTIVITIES CHAIR
Michael Mansour socialchair@az.pca.org
SOCIAL ACTIVITIES ASSISTANT
Jia Mansour socialchair@az.pca.org
SOCIAL MEDIA
Jan Mackulak socialmedia@az.pca.org
SOCIAL MEDIA ASSISTANT
Open Position socialmedia@az.pca.org
SPONSORSHIP & ADVERTISING
Andy Jorgensen sponsorship@az.pca.org
TECHNICAL CHAIR
Scott Mcilvain scott@mcilvainmotors.com
WEBMASTER
Mike Ferring webmaster@az.pca.org
WEBMASTER ASSISTANT
Gregg Bookspan webmaster@az.pca.org
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Lori DeCristo California Inland Region zonerep@zone8.org
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Monica Asbury secretary@zone8.org
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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!
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Let’s Have Porsche Fun Getting Dirty
etting your Porsche Special Utility Vehicle (SUV) Four-Wheel Drive or your Porsche Carrera Dakar Rally Vehicle filthy dirty on an off-road trail is a lot of fun and will reward you with experience you cannot get on a twisty-asphalt paved road with your GT3RS or Boxster. Off-Road Driving Tours are like on-highway driving tours, but with more breath-taken views of nature The off-road tours provide a safe relaxed, slow paced, noncompetitive enjoyment for members to enjoy the great outdoors and backroads (trails), and to learn off-road driving techniques within the capabilities of their Porsche SUV vehicles with minimal impact on the environment
Porsche A.G. introduced the Cayenne and Macan model vehicles for Porsche car owners to enjoy various outdoor activities. The Porsche Club of America (PCA) developed a program for their members to enjoy those outdoor activities with other PCA members therefore developed program standards for the Regions to administer for their members with emphasis on safety and fun.
Those program standards are known as the PCA Minimum Off-Road Driving Tour Standards. Those standards defined/categorized five trail types with a rating designator using numbers, 1-5, and are based on the difficulty to traverse the trail from easy/safe to extremely difficult/risky dangerous
A Category 1 Trail is a graded well-maintained all-weather dirt packed gravel trail with grades less than ten degrees and wide for opposing traffic to safely pass without moving to right and stopping. No ruts or rocks to crawl over A Category 2 is a dirt gravel and sandy trail with infrequent maintenance with ruts and/or rocks up to 5 inches. Grades can exceed 10 degrees or 17 %. A Category 2 Trail is wide for two vehicles to pass safely along the entire route.
Category 1 rated Trail is an appropriate trail for Showroom Stock Porsche SUVs. Category 2 rated Trail would be more suited for Porsche SUVs with some minor vehicle/suspension modifications such as Springs and Shock packages.
A Category 3 Trail is characterized by a single vehicle two-wheel width track path trail with natural rutted washes or gulches with water crossings up to 6 inches in depth, and grades between 10°/17% to 15°/27% and some slickrocks up to 7 inches. Safe vehicle passing is only possible in selected spots.
Category 3 rated Trails may require an aggressive Spring and Shock Suspension Package, larger tires, under carriage armor with a moderate lift for additional ground clearance.
Trail Categories 4 & 5 are essentially extreme off-road trails with obstacles that have limited bypasses, rock gardens, deep water crossings, steep grades, and off-cambered narrow width trail paths. Categories 4 & 5 Trails are not approved nor will be Porsche ventured due to higher risk of personal safety and damage to the Porsche vehicle
At this time, unless there is a demand for the Region to host events on Category 3 rated Trails, the Region’s focus will be Category 1 Trails. Category 2 Trails may be a possibility in the future if members expressed an interest
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The standards also set the group size, based on the trail type category, the requirements for the Group Leader and Sweeper roles, Release and Waiver of Liability for Member Adults and Minors, Planning and Trail Driving Conduct, minimum trail & recovery equipment for the vehicle and personal provisions, Minimum (both Cellular & Two-way Radio) Communications Requirements between the Group Leader and Sweeper for all the participants.
Additionally, the PCA subscribes to the principles of the environmental organization T.R.E.A.D. (Travel Respect Educate Avoid Do) Lightly (https://treadlightly.org/learn/recreation-tips/4x4/). Their principles must be and will be followed to the maximum extent possible meaning; the Club will stay on established trails and will not blaze/start new trails.
In addition to the PCA minimum standards, there are non-PCA Trail Etiquettes that members should be aware of for the safety of everyone on the trail. It has become a standard practice that all off-road trail organizations utilize two-way radio communications to relay immediate changing trail conditions to the members of their group to avoid collisions or other hazardous conditions/situations
Although, the off-road trail groups communicate changing conditions to the member drivers in their respective groups, the individual trail groups are never on the same radio channel and have direct communications to effectively communicate between the groups. In this case, standard hand signals are usually given by the respective Group Leaders of the oncoming groups signaling the number of the following drivers and the Sweeper will signal the end/last vehicle.
The respective Group Leaders will communicate this information over their respective groups’ radio channels to the members in the groups. Where this information becomes very important are in the blind turns/curves/grades when the oncoming traffic cannot be seen, especially when the group(s) may be spread out.
For personal safety, members should never venture off-roading alone without another vehicle/driver in case there is an unforeseen situation. Also, members should develop a list of equipment and provisions to bring along with them in case their time on the trail is unexpectantly extended and the distance to services is far.
Some items to consider and be prepared with but not limited to; Water/Food, Medication, First Aid/Trail Trama Kit, Spare Tire/Jack, Wheel Blocks, Blankets, Tow Straps, Flashlight, Small Hand Tool Kit, Portable Air Compressor, Global Positioning Satellite (GPS) Off-Road Navigation Mapping System, Satellite SOS Position Tracking Device with Service, Portable Chairs (for picnic on the trail runs), Gloves, Trash Bags, Tire Gauge, Toilet Paper, Paper Towels, Hand Sanitizer and/or Cleaner, and Automotive Electrical Fuse Kit
Some trails can be rough, or wash-boarded, which can reduce the fun factor for many members. Some steps can be taken to minimize the rough roads by a technique called “Airing Down” your tire pressures when you reach the dirt road. Airing down to the appropriate and safe tire pressures will be contingent on your wheel and tire types and what is recommended by the tire and wheel manufacturers for off-road travel based on your vehicle model. You may want to consult with your Porsche Service Advisor about what is recommended for your vehicle’s wheels & tires.
Most Off-Road Touring Organizations factor in “Airing Down” and “Airing Up” locations as part of their event planning.
Some off-road vehicles have a feature that will electronically disengage the front Swaybar while off-roading by just activating the feature button on the dash/center console. By using this feature, it will allow the suspension to articulate and soften the suspension ride stiffness as you traverse over the trail rough spots without sacrificing the vehicle stability. You should check and see if your vehicle has this feature. This feature may be available only on specific suspension packages
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It is essential that everyone conduct a self-inspection of their vehicle prior to getting dirty in accordance with the PCA Off-Road Driving Tour Self-Inspection Safety Checklist. Off-Road Tours on Categories 1 & 2 Trails do not require a complete checklist to be submitted, only events on a Category 3 Trail require a completed and signed Self-Inspection Safety Checklist to be submitted
The items required to be checked are routine safety checks that normally should be performed prior to operating your vehicle. The items to be inspected are but not limited to; all Tires including the spare for Condition such as wear, bulges, cracks, the age of the tire can be critical; Tire Pressures; Undercarriage for loose or hanging components; Under the Hood for brake, power steering, engine & transmission oil levels; Windshield Washer fluid; Coolant fluid leaks; Brake Rotor & Pad wear; Hoses & Belts; Vehicle Tow Hook Accessible; and Full Fuel Tank.
The emphasis on safe driving on the trail is paramount. Member drivers should know their abilities and limitations for operating their vehicle safely in all road conditions. Members should respect the posted signs and not consume alcohol or drugs while operating any motor vehicle.
The Speed Limit should never exceed what is safe for conditions. The speed into blind curves should never exceed 15 Miles Per Hour and most cases come to a halt before safely proceeding, and always expect the unexpectant, and never assume it is safe and no one is coming around the turn. On grades, the uphill traffic should be given the right-of-way preference and if necessary, pull to the right and stop in a safe spot to allow the traffic to pass.
Members should always keep a visual on the vehicle behind them and ensure there is a safe distance with the vehicle in front and not follow too close. If the vehicle behind is no longer visible slow down or come to a halt until you have sight of the vehicle. If there is a change of directions or route deviation, you should wait at that point until the following vehicle is in sight.
Members should drive with their headlamps on to increase visibility to other drivers. No passing will be allowed unless there is a need to overtake a stationary vehicle that is no longer in transit (motion) and/or has waved you by, and if the pass can only be completed safely.
Also, included in the PCA Minimum Off-Road Driving Tour Standards is the means of communication between the Group Leader and the Sweeper, and the Tour Participants. It is important that the Group Leader communicate changing conditions, and the sweeper keeps the group leader advised on the group’s status.
In most cases, the off-road driving tours are in areas of poor cellular telephone service/coverage. Additionally, as conditions can change rapidly and it is imperative that the information gets relayed quickly, the cellular telephone is not the speediest means of effectively communicating that information, only two-way radios are the best method of communication.
There are various types of two-way radio devices used on the Trail. The most common radio devices used are the Family Radio Service (FRS) portable radios that do not require a Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Radio Station Authorization (License) and the General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS) radios that do require an individual FCC License. Both radios services utilize the same frequencies. The only difference is that the non-licensed FRS radio service radios operate at a lower transmitter power level than the GMRS radios The procedure to request a GMRS Radio License is merely submitting an application and a $35 fee to the FCC for a 10-year license.
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There is no requirement for the members to purchase a two-way radio in order to participate in the off-road tours. The two-way radio is just a tool for receiving safety information and if necessary to communicate with either the Group Leader or the sweeper or other members in the Tour
If the member elects to purchase a portable (walkie-talkie) radio, they should be aware that depending on the make/model of the radio purchased, the radio may or may not perform very well from inside of the vehicle and the performance may not be very effective of more than a quarter mile (1,000 to 1300 Feet in distance). The poor performing and less-than-quality radios are usually the inexpensive foreign brand radios that usually cost less than $100 for two-radio packs that are purchased at various consumer discount center retail outlets or from on-line warehouse merchandise operations.
The better performing consumer FRS or GMRS radios will normally cost more than $100 per radio and can be purchased directly on-line from the manufacturers or the respective dealers websites such as Cobra Electronics, Midland USA, Rugged Radios, or Motorola Solutions. These radios are already preprogrammed with the FRS/GMRS channels from the manufacturer.
If any member has questions regarding these radios, please feel free to contact Kenny Mitchell at kenmitchelldirector@az.pca.org
Off-Road Tours venture and explore miles and miles away from various services that may be needed if an unexpectant incident/event should occur. Also, the location of an unexpected incident/event may be difficult to identify since there are no recognizable landmarks nearby. Most off-road landmarks may not be known to emergency services. That is why it is important that drivers should have a GPS driven off-road navigational system that does not rely on a cellular telephone service signal.
The Region has hosted a few off-road driving tours in the past couple of years, and they have been well attended. The most recent off-road tour was the Crown King Off-Road Tour held in October 2025.
Also, the PCA & the Region does allow members to drive their non-Porsche SUV type four-wheel drive vehicles to participate. The driver must be an active PCA member, and the vehicle must be a legally licensed four-wheel drive SUV capable of being driven on all highways at legal speeds. In other words, no motorcycles or side by side All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) or Utility Terrain Vehicle (UTV) will be allowed.
Arizona Region will continue to plan future Off-Road Driving Tours for the members and their family enjoyment. If there is an interest, future tours may include a picnic along the trail and scheduling weekend dates Information on the future off-road driving tours will be listed on the Region’s website Event Calendar and in Going Places.
If there are any questions or you have suggestions regarding the off-road driving tours, please feel free to email Kenny Mitchell at kenmitchell-director@az.pca.org
Article courtesy of Kenny Mitchell
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Porsche Design Unveils the Chronograph 1
– PCA Member Edition
Porsche Design honors the 70th anniversary of the Porsche Club of America with a new edition of the Chronograph 1. Exclusively made for a special community, PCA members now have the opportunity to customize Porsche Design’s most iconic timepiece that was originally designed by F. A. Porsche in 1972.
Creating a special sense of community amongst members, this new timepiece features the PCA logo and “PORSCHE CLUB OF AMERICA” lettering, and optionally a personalized club region name stated on the case back. The made-to-order watch will not only come with a titanium bracelet, but also two sportive textile straps in vibrant Club Blau, one featuring the PCA logo and the other the PCA 70Y anniversary logo.
Entertaining 60-minute episodes uploaded weekly. If you’ve never listened to the podcast, don’t worry, just visit the web address below or QR Code above and start listening.
The Insider podcasts feature opinions, news, and conversations about your favorite automotive brand, from fellow PCAers that you trust. Longtime Executive Director Vu Nguyen, Technical Director Manny Alban, and Digital Media Coordinator Damon Lowney host the show, welcoming regular guests from across the Porsche world and auto industry.
Co-members are free and get a PCA membership card as well!
Co-members are welcome to share in your PCA experience at no additional cost; they are invited to PCA events, receive their own user account on www.PCA.org, and have digital access to Porsche Panorama magazine. Co-members must be at least 18 years of age.
If you’d like to add a co-member, send an email with their full name, relation to you (i.e. Spouse, child, friend, etc.) and their email address to membership@pca.org
Looking for a turn-key system to join
PCA Sim Racing is the world’s largest car club sim racing program!
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
• Get started with a turn key set up!
• 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
Porsche market
Mart shoppers are PCA members who know Porsches, know what they’re looking at, and are serious, ready, willing, and able buyers — not tire kickers. Because PCA members take care of their Porsches, vehicle quality in The Mart is better than other websites. And these are not anonymous buyers and sellers, they are registered PCA members.
The Porsche Club of America features news, videos, and information about the current market for used Porsches in the monthly Mart Fresh News email newsletter.
The Mart is one of the most visited parts of PCA.org, recording over 650,000 page views per month. In addition to your online Mart ad, you get a summary version of your ad in Porsche Panorama.
Mart Fresh News also highlights a variety of Porsche listings from PCA’s Mart Classifieds. When you find a vehicle in The Mart, you can be assured that it’s been cared for by a registered PCA member — not some anonymous seller.
It’s a free benefit of membership — there is no charge to place an ad in The Mart!
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PCA has 20 registries for those super enthusiastic about their Porsche model
The PCA Registry program was established in 1995 to encourage closer relationships within Porsche model owners in PCA. The program allows PCA members to network with others in their specific area of interest. Sharing of information fosters restoration and maintenance of members’ automobiles. A registry can potentially provide a new resource for historical displays at Parades and other PCA events, along with information for articles in Porsche Panorama. Don’t see a registry for your Porsche? We are also looking for individuals who are interested in starting a registry for a model that doesn’t have an existing registry.
Through the Ages now features the
New for 2025, the Porsche Club of America History Book contains an overview of the club’s history, followed by individual sections covering specific detailed items. Some sections were designed for use as standalone articles for region newsletters. Individual chapters and page numbers can be “clicked on” from the contents page. Major National Awards are also included.
Take a look: https://ww2.pca.org/pca-history
What’s happening in the Porsche Market Place?
The 997.1 GT3 made its debut at the 2006 Geneva Motor Show, bringing track-bred performance to Porsche’s road-going lineup. Powered by a 415horsepower naturally aspirated flat-six that revved to an impressive 8,400 rpm, it achieved 115.3 horsepower per liter one of the highest figures of any naturally aspirated production car at the time. For the first time in a GT3, Porsche added an active suspension system (PASM) specifically tuned for the track, while a mechanical limited-slip differential and aggressive chassis setup helped make the 997.1 GT3 a sharp, focused driver’s car.
This 2007 911 GT3 was purchased by its current owner in 2010 and shows just 8k miles. Finished in Arctic Silver Metallic over a Black leather and Alcantara interior, it was optioned with PCCB brakes, heated Adaptive Sport Seats, as well as the Sound Plus and Bi-Xenon Headlamp packages. The listing included plenty of detailed photos, paint meter readings, and service records, making for a well-documented and low-mileage example of the 997.1 GT3.
Over the past twelve months, 997.1 GT3s have averaged $138,800, with a low of $82,969 and a high of $341,000 for another 8k-mile car that sold at Mecum during Car Week. That Mecum result was a clear outlier, as other comps put this one in the $150,000 to $250,000 range. Our Spotlight car landed close to the middle of that window, selling at a final bid of $185,000, a solid deal for a low-mileage and well-optioned example.
Info courtesy of David Whitlock @ The Stuttgart Market Letter
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