PCA Chesapeake Patter October 2026 by pcachs

PorschePatter October 2026 ● Volume 67 ● Issue 10

Chesapeake Region

Porsche® Club of America

Back Cover Photo by Steve Buss

Cover Photo by Steve Buss

20 22 46

Treffen at Sea 2026

Pacific Wine Country Chesapeake Challenge 57

TABLE OF

CONTENTS Content Contributions Bogdan Chitimus

Marsha Buss

Stephanie Reuer

Steve Buss

Greg Hartke

Rich Ehrlich

Rob Carter

James B Beavan III

Mark Miller

Photo Contributions Bogdan Chitimus

Ken Wilmers

Jim McKee

Jim Orrell

Ryan Boxler

Steve Wood

Marsha Buss

James B Beavan III

Rob Carter

Scott Johnson

Tour &

Rally

Editor

Bogdan Chitimus

Editor’s Note 7 Advertiser Index 9 Club Leadership 10 President’s Message 14 Upcoming Events 16 Prost! 17 Member Numbers 6

40 Upcoming Events Details 42 Socials Review 46 Tour and Rally 56 AX 2026

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EDITOR’S

NOTE

Bogdan Chitimus Editor, Porsche Patter

Unfortunately our tour to Barry’s Car Barn got cancelled due to bad weather. However the weather improved next week and I drove the route on Thursday, going through Amish country. What a great route and very interesting scenery. Rich promised we will include it next year.

The Chesapeake Challenge 57 started with some challenging weather that got me scared of driving in the rain but in the end everything worked out really good. The rain stayed in the south and we actually got some

sun at the Hunt Club. The gimmick rally was a nice treat and we all missed a 20MPH speed sign that apparently is buried in the forest. Will drive there one day to find it and show here a picture of it.

Also included below is the Tech Quiz with the correct answers and links to all photos taken.

Looking forward for our next events!

All the best, Bogdan.

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CLUB

LEADERSHIP

P S

PRESIDENT Steve Buss president@pcachs.org

arter VP Rovicepresident@pcachs.org

SECRETARY Ken Wilmers secretary@pcachs.org

VICE-PRESIDENT bC

TREASURER Jessie Sanchez treasurer@pcachs.org

Committee Chairs

Executive VP

Insurance

Publicity

Autocross

embership

Safety

Steve Wood executivevicepresident@pcachs.org

Greg Hartke / Michael Ricketts autocross@pcachs.org

Historian

a ne Nelms insurance@pcachs.org W y

Mark Miller /Rob Payne Rob Rohrbach

membership@pcachs.org

egistrar

Bob Rassa historian@pcachs.org

Ellen Beck instructor@pcachs.org

N w

Grace Carter communityservice@pcachs.org

PCA License

Driving Instructor Community Service Concours

Marsha Buss registrar@pcachs.org

e sletter Editor

ogdan Chitimus editor@pcachs.org B

a rie & Bruce Tarsia pcalicenseplates@pcachs.org L u

Joel Elmer, Phil Andrews

Dan Zadra

concours@pcachs.org

PCA Zone 2 Rep

Chesapeake Chlng

Photography

Kristen Allen chesapeakechallenge@pcachs.org

eorge Michaels onerep@pcachs.org

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Jim McKee / Ryan Boxler

Jim Orrell

photography@pcachs.org

James Beavan III publicity@pcachs.org ohn Jensen safety@pcachs.org J

Social

Stephanie Reuer and Randy Bruscup social@pcachs.org

Sunshine

Doug Ehmann sunshine@pcachs.org

Webmaster

Mark Richburg webmaster@pcachs.org

our & Rally

Rich Ehrlich Andy Powell

tour@pcachs.org

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i Earlbeck / Randall Richter

Rick Hawver tech@pcachs.org J m

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PRESIDENT’S

MESSAGE

Celebrating 65 years of Chesapeake Porsche Passion

Steve Buss

President Chesapeake Region, PCA

Hello All,

As we welcome the Autumn season, the driving season continues and the back roads will become prettier and prettier. Now and for the next few months, we will have some of the best driving weather. I hope you take advantage of the fall foliage and get out and drive your Porsche and experience the vibrant autumn colors.

Chesapeake Challenge is in the books (see related article in this issue). We started the day with a light rain that ended by 8am, allowing us to wipe down our cars and enjoy a perfect weather day. The Elkridge-Hartford Hunt Club was an ideal location, inside and out. CC57 was an outstanding, well run event.

There were so many volunteers that I cannot name them all without risking leaving someone out. Thank you to everyone who contributed their time and energy to make CC57 successful. I was especially pleased to see so many new faces in the crowd. Thank you all for making them feel welcome. If you would like to get involved and help plan next year’s event, please contact me about joining the committee.

Membership continues to grow, which I am very pleased to see. In January 2024, we had 1816 members. Today we stand at 2084 members. Thank you to everyone who helps our club grow by creating first class events that our members thoroughly enjoy, as evidenced by how quickly they sell out. And a special thank you to all of you who welcome our new members and make them feel appreciated and included. This is something I am very passionate about. I hope you will join us for our last New Member Meeting of the year at our valued sponsor, Porsche Annapolis, on November 21st.

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The 7th annual Boardwalk Reunion is on October 17th in Ocean City New Jersey. Registration closes on October 10th. If you have wondered about the event, click this link and enjoy the terrific photos and videos. https:// share.google/8ipTt8LqcTQXgRdaF

Upcoming events include Autocross #7 taking place at Ripken Stadium in Aberdeen on Oct 17. A social dinner at the White Oak Tavern in Ellicott City on October 20th and the Porsches at Mikey and Mel’s final Cars and Corned Beef in Fulton, Md on October 24th. Upcoming tours include the Friendly Farms tour on October 11th and the Fall into the Old Stein tour on November 7th. I look forward to seeing you at one or more of these events.

Thanks to all of you for making Chesapeake Region so much fun! Remember it’s the cars that bring us together, but it is the people that make it special.

Let’s be careful out there.

Steve

P.S.

Webmaster needed

We are in desperate need of a webmaster. If you have any skills or interest in this position, please contact Steve Buss at president@pcachs.org

UPCOMING

EVENTS September

October

November

Sat 5

AX5 @ Ripken

Sat 3

Sun 6

Of Road Tour

Sun 11 Tour

Sat 12

PCA Open House

Sat 17

Boardwalk Reunion

Social Dinner @

Sat 17

AX7 @ Ripken

December

Tue 20

Social Dinner @ White Oak Tavern

Sat 5

Tue 15 Boatyard Bar & Grill

Chesapeake Challenge 57

Sat 7

Friendly Farm Foray

Sat 21 Porsche Annapolis

Thu 17

Weekday Wander #7

Fri 18

Singles Mingle

Sat 24

Mikey & Mel’s Charity Row

Sat 19

AX6 @ Ripken

Wed 28

Treffen – Santa Fe

Treffen at Sea Pacific

Sat 19 Wine Country Sat 26

Motor to the Museum

West Virginia Fall Colors Tour New Member Party –

Sat 12

Linda’s Legacy Tour

Tech Event Extraordinary Garage Crawl

January Sat 9

After Holiday Party

Upcoming event details are subject to change. Please visit the Chesapeake Website for the most up-to-date information. Find us on: @ChesapeakePCA @PCAChesapeake

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PROST! Anniversaries

by: Rob Payne

25 Years

10 Years

1 Year

Herb Berwald

Anne Cerutti

Victor Blickenstaff

Brian D'Angelo

Eric Spears

James & Elizabeth Capone

Monique Quinta

Dennis Clough

Matthew Eagan

5 Years

Patricia Eldreth

15 Years

Denise Arnett

Peter Henry

Henry Becker

Glenn & Brian Charlow

Cherelle Jacob & Lee Layne

Bruce Bingman

Steven Jones

Ross Fischer

Austin Joyce

Josh Fleming & Navya

Susan Kell

Banda

Gregory & Donald Lofink

Tim Methric

Mark Mahaney

George Milliken

David McCreight

Brian Shillman

James Miller

Elliott Wiley

David Minter

Travis & Rene Geist

Patricia Spitale

Jeremy & Dondelyn Stewart

Kurtis Styers & Brian Delmege

*** Please excuse us for any inconsistencies in reports as PCA HQ continues to improve the system. See CHS PCA website for full Membership Committee Report or contact Mark Miller, Membership Chair, for any assistance. ***

It’s not just the cars, it’s the people.

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MEMBER  NUMBERS New Members

New Members 16 Transfers in 2 Primary Members 1366

by: Rob Payne

Test Drive Participants 18 Transfers out 4 Affiliate Members 693

PCA Juniors 129

Lapsed 29

Life members 1

Total Members 2060

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FEATURED

STORY

By Steve and Marsha Buss

Treffen at Sea 2026 Pacific Wine Country Our journey started about two weeks before we boarded the Princess cruise ship in Vancouver, Canada. We flew to Calgary and rented a car to travel to Kananaskis, Moraine Lake, Ice Fields Parkway, Banff, and back to Calgary (in that order), to board the Rocky Mountaineer train headed to Vancouver, via Lake Louise and Kamloops. Lots of beautiful views of mountains, glaciers, local wildlife, blue-green rivers and lakes. It has been on our bucket list ever since we missed attending Treffen Banff in Fall 2018.

We had the opportunity to experience the area by train, plane, automobile, boat, and foot (hiking). The weather ranged from 80F to 32F during our trip. What a beautiful place to spend your vacation. Pictures of this portion of the trip (we call phase 1 and 2) are at the end of this article.

We set sail for San Francisco and had two at sea days before arriving at the docks at the Embarcadero. During the at sea days, PCA conducts a celebrity speaker series and this years was truly exceptional. Guest speakers included:

Porsche Motorsports Legend - Alwin Springer

PCA Appraiser/Valuation Expert – Nathan Merz

Founding Chairman of the Peterson Museum – Bruce Meyer

Detailing Expert and Owner of Grand Prix Concours – Tim McNair

ASA Accredited Appraiser and Automotive Historian – Donald Osbourne

The fifth annual Treffen at Sea took place from September 19 – 25 sailing along the Pacific Wine Country. The journey began in Vancouver, BC as we boarded the Grand Princess for 6 days of fun and adventure with 340 fellow PCA members.

PCA Concours on the ship – no problem. One of the signature events on these cruises is the very popular diecast Concours at Sea. Attendees bring their miniature Porsches to compete in one of four classes: Showroom Stock, Porsche Motorsport, Porsche Classic and Rennbow. The Captain and his staff along with the guest speakers judged the competition. Porsche Patter - Issue 10 2026

Congratulations to Marsha Buss for taking second place in the Rennbow Class of the diecast competition. It was a tribute to Boardwalk Reunion and Mikey and Mel’s cars and corned beef events.

Tuesday we arrived in San Francisco and many members joined the tour to Sonoma for vineyard visits and wine tasting.

Since we were recently there for the on land

Treffen, we chose to sight see across the Golden Gate Bridge

Sausalito

and

tour

one

the

city’s

most

famous landmarks, Alcatraz Island.

Wednesday speakers

was

afternoon.

another

the

morning

played

roll

sea

and the

day

with

wine

dice

the

tasting

racing

guest in

and

the

had

Motorsports themed party in the evening.

Thursday

arrived

Santa

Barbara

members took to the vineyards.

where

many

I guess they had not

quite had their fill of wine yet. Oh, I failed to mention there

was

wine

with

dinner

every

night

too!

The

Farewell Party – PCA always has a party going on, was named

Denim

and

Diamonds

followed

Rock

the

Room Game Night.

arrived

the

port

the

morning.

After

disembarking we went to our hotel and dropped off our luggage then proceeded to the Peterson Museum where we

spent

the

exceptional. the

Batmobile,

dozens

entire

afternoon.

The

museum

Pop culture cars from the Fast and Furious, Back

other

the

originals

Future

from

DeLorean

movies.

among

There

were

American Muscle cars, rare imports and supercars, F-1 race cars and the highly acclaimed “The Vault”, featuring over 300 ultra-rare and concepts, prototypes and one of a

kind

automobiles.

incredible

afternoon

viewing

some of the most exclusive cars ever produced, a world class

collection!

And

the

morning

had

uneventful flight home. We’re looking forward to next summer’s

Treffen

Sea

–

leaving

from

the

Southampton port near London, England. Hope you are joining us.

Pictures from phase 1 and 2:

Moraine Lake

View of the Canadian Rockies from the train

Boarding the Rocky Mountaineer

Leaving San Francisco on the Grand Princess 2026 Treffen at Sea

Butchart Gardens in Victoria, BC

FEATURED

STORY

by James Beavan

Crabfeast

School Supply Our annual Crabfeast on August 29th became a back-toschool supply drive thanks to community service chair Grace Carter. Grace approached me in late July about doing something at the Crabfeast for LindaBen Foundation. Since our organization does a lot of backto-school events we thought a school supply drive would have more impact than a food drive.

Supplies Received: 140 College & Wide Ruled Composition Books, 15 Binders, 17 Folders, 37 Backpacks, 400 Pens, 1020 Pencils, 160 Glue sticks, 152 Highlighters. Items by Pack: 13 Markers, 97 Crayon, 46 Colored Pencil, 35 Writing Paper. Other items received, Post-it Notes, coloring books, compass, protractor, pencil pouch, pencil sharpener, notebooks, ruler, calculator, paper clips, scissors, dividers, dry erase & permanent markers, liquid glue. These school supplies were distributed in September during our many back-toschool events in Prince George’s and Howard County that we participated in.

Thank you to the following contributors: Steve & Joan Wood, Steve & Marsha Buss, Donna Brandt, Jen & Stan Kukula, Ken & Margaret Wilmers, Tom & Kaye Morton, Ron & Loretta Farb, Ed Cummings, James Rich, Anthony Pagonis, Greg Hartke, Nestor Alejo, Bob & Lori Bank, David Osborne, Lou Bartolo, Bill & Erin Ackerman, Frank & Susan Tedeschi, Bogdan Chitimus, Chad Wasileski, Steve Schuh, Doug & Francesca Ehmann, Kelsey Abbott, Franco Bucci, Mark, Dawn & Lynn Miller, Saralynn Neff, Valerie Gardner, Karen & Will Rayfield, Gwyn Hardesty, and Christine Windover. We apologize if we missed anyone; some attendees dropped off items without providing their names.

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If you attended the Crab Feast, hopefully you got to see our Hino Box Truck with full LindaBen Foundation vinyl wrap. If so, you probably also noticed the Chesapeake Region logo in the sponsors section of the truck body. We have been so thankful to Chesapeake Region for its long running support from when we were just a 1-yearold Foundation through now 6 years and still growing. We are in the process of acquiring a building in Riverdale Maryland and will be partnering with Chesapeake to have everyone come out for a grand opening or Cars & Coffee type event in 2027.

FEATURED

STORY

By Marsha Buss

Photos by Ken Wilmers,

James Beavan, Jim Orrell, Bogdan Chitimus

Chesapeake Challenge 57 The 57th annual Chesapeake Challenge was held at the Elkridge Harford Hunt Club on October 3, 2026. The winners of the challenge are listed below.

The morning started with the Concours d’Elegance competition. Nine cars competed in the Full Class and eleven cars competed in Street Class.

The Gimmick Rally was a speed limit style rally with a twist. A roll of the dice using a 20 sided die could either help, harm, or have no impact on your final answer. Nineteen teams competed in the rally of which 11 teams submitted 985 as their final score. The correct answer was 965. After an enthusiastic five rounds of Rock, Paper, Scissors winners were determined.

The Tech Quiz featured several questions about the Porsche Boxster since it is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year. As always, it was very difficult. The highest score was 29 of 50 questions.

We held a silent auction benefiting Linda’s Legacy Foundation. Member donations included artwork, Porsche books, collection of tour and rally stickers, bag of Porsche goodies, and a 959 model. A signed print #90/100 received 16 bids and won with a high bid of $301. Together with cash donations received during registration our members generously donated $1,031 for Linda’s Legacy Foundation and the Mount Washington Pediatric Hospital.

Chesapeake Challenge Committee Chair – Kristen Allen

Concours d’Elegance Committee – Phil Andrews, Joel Elmer, Dan Zadra

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Tour and Rally Committee – Rich Ehrlich, Andy Powell

Tech Committee – Randy Richter, Rick Hawver, and Jim Earlbeck

Lufthansa Knowlton P Long Memorial Award:

Atena Rosak and David Dukehart

Chesapeake Cup:

Marsha Buss and Steve Buss

Best in Show:

928 GT - George Michaels

Porsche Hunt Valley Award:

928 GT - George Michaels

People’s Choice:

356 - David Dukehart and Atena Rosak

For more photos click here :

CC57 Tech Quiz

By Elch, Eichhörnchen & Dudley

1. It has been fifty years since the beginning of Porsche transaxle cars (924, 928, 944, and 968). Almost ________ of these cars were built.

a. 250,000

b. 300,000

c. 400,000

d. 450,000

2. The 718 Boxster premiered at the Geneva Motor Show in January 2016. The 718 featured two new flat four cylinder turbo charged engines. These engines displaced ______ and ______liters.

a. 2.0 and 2.7

b. 2.0 and 2.5

c. 2.4 and 2.7

d. 2.2 and 2.5

3. The 944 engine used vibration reduction technology patented by _____?

a. Suzuki

b. Honda

c. Toyota

d. Mitsubishi

4. There have been twenty years of the GT3. The 997 GT3 RS 4.0 debuted at a hotel in the city of ____________.

a. Karlsruhe

b. Odenwaldstette

c. Adventshausen

d. Munster

5. Porsche’s patented VarioRam ___________?

a. Erwin Rutschmann

b. Ernst Maurer

c. Helmut Wolfinger

d. Florian Koenig-Heidinger

was

created

6. All of your Tech Co-Chairs have owned or do own Caymans. One of these Co-Chairs recently installed by his own hands a Chevrolet 6.2L drysump LS3 V8 into his Cayman. Which same Co-Chair has never owed a Boxster?

a. Jim Earlbeck

b. Rick Hawver

c. Randy Richter

7. The newest Porsche GT4 R is built on a ______ chassis?

a. 992.2

b. 982/718

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8. On the 944 Turbo Porsche located the turbo_________ in a bid to keep the turbo and its lubricating oil cool.

a. In front of the radiator

b. Under the rear of the car

c. Attached to the torque tube

d. Under the inlet manifold

9. The first Porsche Boxster debuted in North America as a ______ model year.

a. 1995

b. 1996

c. 1997

d. 1998

10. The ducktail spoiler added on the 1973 Carrera 2.7 RS significantly reduced lift in wind tunnel testing. This reduction was _____%?

a. 70.9

b. 73.2

c. 77.3

d. 79.1

11. There have been a multitude of model variations since the 986 Boxster debuted. Of the following models which one sold the fewest units?

a. 986 550 Spyder 50th

b. 987 Boxster Spyder

c. 987 RS 60 Spyder

d. 981 Spyder 3.8

e. 718 Spyder RS

12. The first generation ________units?

a. 135,000

b. 142,000

c. 157,000

d. 164,000

Boxster

986

sold

about

13. The first two 901 prototypes were assembled in May and June of_________?

a. 1961

b. 1962

c. 1963

d. 1964

14. Porsche only had a Ölklappe for one year on the 911. That year was ______?

a. 1969

b. 1970

c. 1971

d. 1972

e. 1973

f. 1974

15. Driving a 1955 Porsche in B/SP the 1956 NHRA Porsche Champion was _______?

a. Ralph Richter

b. Randall Richter

c. Russel Richter

d. Reinhold Richter

16. The first 986 Boxster to have a glass rear window was model year_____?

a. 2001

b. 2002

c. 2003

d. 2004

17. Apple Car Play was offered standard in the Macan in _____?

a. 2017

b. 2018

c. 2019

d. 2020

e. 2021

f. 2022

24. Beginning in model year ______, Porsche expanded the use of double sided zinc coated steel supplied by Thyssen.

a. 1972

b. 1974

c. 1976

d. 1978

25. Max Hoffman sparked the creation of the Porsche Crest in 1950 and the design was finished in 1952. The designer entrusted with this effort was _____?

a. Butzi Porsche

b. Franz Xavier Reimspiess

c. Alexander Hoenicke

d. Andreas Wilmsmeirer

18. The first Boxster type number to offer a GTS was the ______?

a. 986

b. 987

c. 981

d. 982

26. The Porsche Boxster wheelbase increased from the 987 to 981 generation by ______mm?

a. 22

b. 43

c. 66

d. 77

19. Biral cylinders were first introduced by Porsche on the ______?

a. 356 Pre A

b. 356 A

c. 356B Super 90

d. 356 Carrera GT

27. The rarest model of the Porsche 968 is the ______

a. Club Sport

b. Turbo Sport

c. Club Sport S

d. Turbo RS

20. Porsche followed the 904 race car with car named the Carrera 6 also known as the _____.

a. 906

b. 908

c. 910

d. 913

21. Porsche deleted the choke on the 356 in the year ______.This resulted in in 356 owners relying on enriching the cold start air fuel mixture by pumping the throttle pedal before starting.

a. 1955

b. 1956

c. 1957

d. 1958

22. The original 986 was underwent a major updated in model year 2003. Which of these changes was not included?

a. Extended wheelbase

b. Heated glass rear window

c. Cup holder

d. Lockable glove compartment

23. The first production Porsche road car was fitted out with fuel injection in _______?

a. 1967

b. 1968

c. 1969

d. 1970

e. 1971

28. The model (2015-2018)

a. 9PA

b. 95B

c. 92A

d. Y1A

designation

for

Gen

Cayenne

29. Torsional rigidity is important for occupant safety, ride comfort and the reduction of NVH(noise, vehicle and harshness). Which of the following 911 types has the highest torsional rigidity?

a. 993

b. 996

c. 997

d. 991

30. The 944 S2 used the Type ______engine?

a. M44/39

b. M44/41

c. M42/37

d. M42/41

31. The first Boxster type number to offer a Spyder version was the ______?

a. 986

b. 987

c. 981

d. 982

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32. About four years ago PCA National (Manny Alban) started the YouTube series ‘One-Mile Review’. Which one of the following cars review earned the title ‘Best Sport Exhaust Ever’?

a. 981 Boxster GTS

b. 987 Boxster RS 60 Spyder

c. 718 GTS 4.0

d. 986 Spyder 550th

33. Aetna Blue is a classic Porsche color. It was originally available only for two years on the 356B. Those years were ________ to _______.

a. 1959-1960

b. 1960-1961

c. 1961-1962

d. 1962-1963

40. One of Porsches most revered racers was Fritz Sittig Enno Werner von Hanstein, also known as Huschke von Hanstein. His nobility title in German was ________.

a. Herrzog

b. Freiherr

c. Markgraf

d. Edler

41. Porsche has assembled Boxsters in various locations. Which one of the following locations has not assemble Boxsters?

a. Zuffenhausen

b. Uusikaupunki

c. Leipzig

d. Osnabrück

34. Rennbow currently lists more than _____ blues from the companys beginning until the present day.

a. 217

b. 181

c. 131

d. 158

42. The Winkel Einstellende, Selbst Stabilsierende Ausgleichs-Charakteristik also known as the Weissach Axle was developed for the 928. It was designed to reduce lift off oversteer in high speed corners. It does this by reducing _____ in the corner.

a. Toe in

b. Toe out

35. The current 911 GTS T-Hybrid uses only PDK and has a small _____kWh battery.

a. 1.9

b. 2.1

c. 2.3

d. 2.7

43. The first 986 Boxster production vehicle in North America was model year _____?

a. 1996

b. 1997

c. 1998

d. 1999

36. If you are picking up a Porsche at factory delivery in Zuffenhausen you would go to building ______?

a. 49

b. 54

c. 62

d. 71

44. The 944 Porsche had a near even front to rear weight distribution. Porsche said it was _______ front and _______rear.

a. 50.7%, 49.3%

b. 51.2%, 48.8%

c. 49.8%, 50.2%

d. 50.2%, 49.8%

37. The 917 race cars flat twelve engine was code named 912. The camshafts were driven by gears at the _____ of the crankshaft?

a. Front

b. Middle

c. Rear

38. In 1973 Porsche built ______copies of the Carrera RS 2.7.

a. 1230

b. 1375

c. 1460

d. 1580

39. How many copies of the 963 RSP did Porsche build?

a. 1

b. 2

c. 3

d. 4

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45. In 1992 Porsche built a very special model of the 964. This model was called the RS N/GT. Only _____ of these cars were built. All were left hand drive.

a. 290

b. 275

c. 242

d. 211

46. When Ferdinand Porsche inspected the first production steel 356 bodies from coachbuilder Reutter in March of 1950, his measurements revealed a glaring defect, the entire body pressing was asymmetric. It was _____mm to far to the ____?

a. 24 left

b. 31 right

c. 15 left

d. 22 right

47. The Porsche 944 Turbo had two model designations. These were _____ and ______?

a. 950 and 951

b. 951 and 953

c. 951 and 952

d. Did not have two model designations

48. Macan production ends in the summer of 2026 and a replacement is not expected until 2028. Porsche built its one millionth Macan in _______?

a. July 2025

b. September 2025

c. February 2026

d. June 2026

49. The last air cooled factory rally car was the 911 SC RS. This car is rare and almost always unknown. Only _____ were built?

a. 11

b. 14

c. 18

d. 21

4) Ferry Porsche turned to Abarth to in the late 1950s to update the GS/GT Carrera. This effort produced the 1960 Carrera GTL Abarth, managed to reduce the weight by 250 pounds and the drag coefficient from 0.398 to ______?

a) 0.247

b) 0.268

c) 0.322

d) 0.365

5) Porsches first overall victory in the 12 Hours of Sebring came in ______?

a) 1959

b) 1960

c) 1961

d) 1962

50. By 1974 Porsche had settled on the 3.0 liter engine for the coming 930 Turbo. Initially Porsche tried a 7.5:1 compression ratio piston. This was ultimately rejected due to experiencing too much piston trouble. Subsequently the compression ration was lowered to _______?

a. 6.2:1

b. 6.5:1

c. 6.8:1

d. 7.1:1

Tie Breaker Questions

1) In 1993 Porsche built 51 911 RSRs. Of those 51 only ____ were Strassenversions?

a) 2

b) 3

c) 4

d) 5

e) 6

2) Dr. Ing. H.c. F. Porsche GmbH had three founding members on April 25th 1931. Two were Ferdinand Porsche and Anton Piëch. The third was ___________?

a) William Van der Westhuizen

b) Rudolf Schuenemann

c) Adolf Rosenberger

d) Ernst Weidinger

3) At the Daytona 24 Hour Race in 1968 the Porsche factory fielded ______907s?

a) 2

b) 3

c) 4

d) 5

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STORY

by Jonathan Silverman

Best Practices for Handling a Routine Traffic Stop Disclaimer: This is written as suggested content for normal, good drivers when they are pulled over by a uniformed officer. It assumes this is not an alcoholinvolved stop. This is only suggestions of the author and does not constitute legal advice nor does it purport to achieve any particular outcome of a stop. As always, obey all traffic laws and drive with safety in mind.

Window tints help things stay hidden, not something that eases an officer’s mind. I never tint my windows and I discourage it for that reason.

Alcohol. Don’t have it on your breath. (It goes without saying that marijuana smoke in the car is a very bad idea also.)

I have had the good/bad fortune to endure many traffic stops over my 52 year driving career. Essentially all of them have worked out without any serious risk to my driver’s license or to any law enforcement officer. While I am not an attorney, my suggestions here constitute what I have learned over the years from both my experiences and from my contact with officers over the years through my professional associations and social contacts. Your mileage may vary.

Your Concerns:

The Officer’s Concerns:

NOT GETTING SHOT!!! This is the number one thing! Officers are assaulted both with and without weapons in traffic stops in this country. They know about all recent incidents where officers were shot walking up to a vehicle on a traffic stop. Do your very best to ease his mind that this will be a peaceful stop. Be relaxed, move slowly and be respectful. Such courtesy will be returned to you.

No “furtive” movements. Their attention peaks if the driver is moving around in the car as if they are looking for something. To them, you might be looking for your weapon. Don’t move around much, sit still and act nice.

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Hopefully not getting a ticket. Maybe yes, maybe no. Usually depends on how fast you were speeding

Getting out of there without too much delay. Less talking allows the officer to handle what his duty demands and gets you home faster.

Not causing him any concern he would not have had otherwise. Don’t talk too much, don’t search around your car and be nice. It pays.

Best Practices:

As soon as I see a car behind me that I suspect of being a Law Enforcement Officer (LEO), I reach over into my glove compartment or onto my passenger side visor and retrieve my registration. (Make it easy on yourself, keep it current.) I also reach into my pocket to get my license. I want to do these two things before he sees me moving in the car. The reason for this is outlined above. I do this so that I’m ready when he requests my documents and I do not have to be seen reaching for things.

When the red and blue party lights come on, pull over to the right as far as you can. This demonstrates respect for his safety and is the first sign to him or her that you are a respectful citizen and are unlikely to be a problem.

I put my windows down, have my hands on the wheel and have my license between the fingers of one hand and the registration between the fingers of the other. You must produce them anyway if requested, and best to have the officer see that your hands are in a safe place and that you are not interested in debating the stop. Your windows down gives him the ability to look and see that nothing looks dangerous, you are not hiding any alcohol or marijuana vapors.

I have seen them relax at this point, when they know that they can accomplish the stop with a very minimum of hassle.

I take this time to politely ask for a warning. Regardless of what speed I have been stopped at. It can’t hurt to ask politely, and he can always say no. At this point I’ve heard many times “well let me just check your record”. If it is reasonably clean, you will usually do OK. If not a warning, then a speed reduction.

When you receive a citation:

If you do receive a legal love note that is asking you to pay a fine, then always go to court to fight it. NEVER just pay it. Make the state prove their case.

Take an attorney to court. The judge was an attorney before he was a judge. They like it when you employ their friends. It is money well spent because the objective of your court appearance is to minimize the impact of the violation on your all-important driving record. Keep it as CLEAN as possible.

I have found that compared to going by yourself, an attorney will always get you some sort of relief. This is kind of the judge making sure that the attorney gives you something for your money. Of course your mileage may vary and big crimes get bigger sentences.

If you get Probation Before Judgement, you are gold!! You have gotten the best possible outcome. I’ve had lots of these. (A judge saw my record and could not believe the number of PBJ’s I’ve gotten. He had already given me PBJ so he didn’t take it away, but I’d say that I’ve been very successful with this.)

With PBJ, slow down, keep it clean during the probationary period. This is crucial to keeping your record clean. Points reported to the insurance company are definitely not your friend. Don’t let this happen. Keep it under control until the probationary period is over. (Usually 6 months)

With Maryland’s new “Super Speeder” laws, things may be a bit different. I’ve not been stopped under them so I will not comment on any stops related to this. I hope I do not get the chance.

Porsche Guy Points: (Tongue in Cheek)

We are a cop’s favorite target. This is due to 4 undeniable points:

We were speeding.

We are very unlikely to shoot a cop.

We will be respectful. We will not put up a big fuss and debate the stop there on the roadside.

Our cars inherently make speeding a bit safer than in other cars or more poorly maintained cars.

Lastly, I’ve done well with these suggestions. I wish you luck and safety in all of your future motoring. That said, I do have one other suggestion:

If you are going significantly faster than the other cars, you are hard to hit, you are a moving target. Consequently, I’ve never been hit.

Take that for what you may, and use it as you see fit. Just what has worked for me. Again, your mileage may vary.

Respectfully submitted,

Jonathan E. Silverman DDS MAGD

Master of the Academy of General Dentistry

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Car Stories Paul Koenigsmark's

1982 Porsche 911 SC I found this car in 2009 on PCA Mart after a long search. A California car showing only 39k miles, it was original except for a repaint in its Black Metallic and amber taillights. This was mid-winter and car was located in New Jersey, so I decided to skip a pre-purchase inspection (oops!). In the spring, I found that the exhaust-leak sound I was hearing was caused by a broken head stud. A common issue with this model. I pulled the engine, undertook the top-end rebuild (much reading and research) and was close to completing the long block on re-assembly. But this took me so long that I asked a Porsche mechanic to complete the build. The engine build includes Carrera oil-fed tensioners, Supertec head studs and the cylinders were NSC plated by Millennium.

The 911 SC was built from 1978 to 1983. With this model the engine was increased to 3.0 liters and the crankcase changed to aluminum—from the previous generation's softer magnesium—to improve retention of head studs.

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A catalytic converter and oxygen-sensor replaced the previous model's problematic thermal reactors. From the factory, U.S. cars produced 180 hp while European cars were 204 hp. Weight is 2760 pounds.

Wider fender flares were now standard on the 911 to allow for staggered-width wheels. Stock wheel width is 6 inch front and 7 inch rear. These Fuchs were offered in 15-inch diameter as standard, with new 16-inch ones optional. This was the first 911 iteration with an external oil cooler installed as standard equipment on all models. SC's cooler is mounted in the front right fender and is commonly known as the 'trombone', for its resemblance to the musical instrument. The 5-speed 915 transmission was now standard.

While it was in production, Porsche management had decided the SC model would be the end-of-the-line for the 911. It was to be replaced by the new 928. However, a change in leadership at the company resulted in the 911 being kept alive. A convertible version was soon introduced in 1983, and Porsche resumed its quest to continuously improve the 911.

Upcoming Events - A Closer Look Sun, Oct 11, 2026

Friendly Farm Foray

Guest Tour Master Craig and Linda Davidson have created another fantastic tour for us on Sunday, October 11th. Known for their fantastic routes, Craig and Linda have crafted another amazing route for us through Fredrick and Baltimore counties. This route features some hidden gem roads, including many that have been recently repaved, as well as some fabulous scenery. We will conclude our tour with lunch at the Family Farm Restaurant in Upperco, MD.

We look forward to seeing you on this tour.

Get more info here.

Tue, Oct 20, 2026

Social Dinner at White Oak Tavern

Please mark your calendars for Tuesday night, October 20th, at 6:30pm (5:30pm for cocktails) at the White Oak Tavern located in the Enchanted Forest Shopping Center in Ellicott City, Howard County. The restaurant features a New American menu and locally sourced pub grub.

All participants must register for the dinner on www.MotorsportReg.com by October 19th.

Seating is limited to 40 people (you will be placed on the waitlist if the limit is met but may be contacted should anyone cancel and there is availability). There is no registration fee for this event.

Get more info here.

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Sat, Oct 24, 2026

Mikey & Mels Cruise In Fundraiser/CC

PCA Chesapeake Region has reserved twenty spots on Charity Row at Mikeys & Mel's Cruise In Cars and Coffee. We are fundraising for the Howard County Police Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization https://hcpf.org/about/.

Established in 1994, the Howard County Police Foundation is a nonprofit organization supported by local business that aids the police department in funding and promoting programs to improve public safety and quality of life in the community. By teaming business leaders with law enforcement, the foundation better addresses common concerns, establishes goals and ensures Howard County remains a great place to live, work and play.

Charity Row spots are $50 (limited to 20 cars).

Get more info here.

Sat, Nov 7, 2026

Fall into the Old Stein Inn Tour

Join us for a special joint event between the Tour & Rally Committee and the Social Committee to celebrate the arrival of Fall in Maryland. Participants will have option of either a driving or non-driving tour that will be followed by a late lunch at the ever-popular Old Stein Inn.

Get more info here.

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Socials

Events September saw us return to the Boatyard Bar & Grill in Annapolis. We scheduled a repeat with them to accommodate all the people that weren’t able to attend the event a few months ago. We had an absolute sell out this time as well. We saw lots of folks enjoying some of the restaurant’s famous crabcakes - the Boatyard claims they are “all killer no filler.” It seemed that everyone enjoyed that selection and quite a few others off of their rather lengthy menu.

by Stephanie Reuer

On November 7, our terrific Tourmaster, Rich Erhlich has arranged a Social Dinner in conjunction with the “Fall Into the Old Stein Inn” driving tour. You can register for the tour (which includes participation in the dinner) or you can choose to register for just the dinner. We’ll have a BIG crowd there and the Old Stein is ready for us. Sounds like a terrific PCA Chesapeake gathering! We are also working to schedule a separate social dinner a bit later in November…

Just a quick reminder that we rotate the monthly social dinners on a schedule. We arrange them in the North, then the Middle, then South, then the Middle again, before repeating the pattern. This allows us to concentrate 50% of the dinners in the Ellicott City and Columbia area, which is where the most dense concentration of our members live. It also makes it easier for people in the North and the South to attend those dinners. But we have a large region, with Members as far North almost to the PA line, as far South as Chesapeake Beach in AA county and as far east as Easton, MD.

On October 20th, we’ll be gathering for dinner at a casual neighborhood restaurant we’ve really enjoyed in the past - the White Oak Tavern in Ellicott City. That dinner is already sold out, but we encourage you to register in case there are cancelations.

In other important news, Dr. Jonathan Silverman is joining the Social team and will be responsible for arranging dinners when they rotate to the North part of the region. We’ve been hoping to tap into someone who is more knowledgeable about all of the terrific venues up North and Jonathan absolutely fits that description to a “T”. We are so happy to have him on the team. When you see him, please give him a hearty welcome! (Thanks for stepping up, Jonathan!!)

Best,

Randy and Stephanie

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Sat, Oct 24, 2026

Mikey & Mels Cruise In Fundraiser/Cars and Coffee

PCA Chesapeake Region has reserved twenty spots on Charity Row at Mikeys & Mel's Cruise In - Cars and Coffee. We are fundraising for the Howard County Police Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization https:// hcpf.org/about/.

Charity Row spots are $50 (limited to 20 cars).

Once Charity Row and VIP are filled, we hope you will still join us for the cars & coffee event and donate to the Howard County Police Foundation.

WHEN and WHERE

When: October 24, 2026, Saturday

8:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Assembly point: Maple Lawn parking lot - near 8191 Maple Lawn Blvd, Fulton, MD 20759, directions to be provided before event

REGISTRATION

QUESTIONS: Send questions at president@pcachs.org.

Steve

Buss

https://www.motorsportreg.com/events/mikey-melscruise-in-fundraiser-cars-coffee-pcachesapeake-494720

Sat, Nov 21, 2026

New Member Party @ Porsche Annapolis

What to expect: new member welcome, facility tour and discussions

You’re Invited to our Official New Member Party

Are you ready to join the fun? As a member of the PCA Chesapeake Region, we have all kinds of events to help you enjoy the club and your Porsche. As a new or recently new member, it would be great if you could join us at our upcoming New Member Meeting on Saturday, November 21st.

You’ll get a chance to meet the officers and hear from and talk to Chesapeake’s many different Event Chairs and find out about all the activities that are being planned for the year. You’ll also get a swag bag full of Chesapeake goodies and participate in the raffles for additional door prizes. This party is not to be missed if you are new or fairly new to Chesapeake and want to find out what we are all about.

You’re Invited to a Porsche Annapolis Facility Tour

After the New Member Party, Chesapeake will be treated to a guided tour of the Porsche Annapolis facility. This tour is open to all Chesapeake members and is not to be missed. This event also presents a prime opportunity to connect with our dedicated team and delve into any

technical inquiries you may have about Porsches. We eagerly anticipate your presence, as we embark on this exciting endeavor together.

All participants must register for the event by November 20, 2026

EVENT DETAILS

Everyone must register here for this event at www.MotorsportReg.com

Everyone MUST sign a waiver for this event - https:// pcachesapeake.speedwaiver.com/xdyfy

Date: Saturday, November 21, 2026

Location: Porsche Annapolis, 20 Hudson Street, Annapolis, MD 21401

Time: 9:00 am – 11:00 am

Cost: Free

https://www.motorsportreg.com/events/new-memberparty-porsche-annapolis-pca-chesapeake-545571

TOUR &

words by Rich Ehrlich

RALLY

For the 2026 tour and rally season, The Chesapeake Region Tour and Rally Committee is planning several events for this year. We will have some great new destinations as well as some old favorites. Registration will open several weeks in advance of each event and will be announced via email, www.pcachs.org, The Porsche Patter, and www.motorsportreg.com.

March 28

Tour Lead, Sweep, and Development Academy at Porsche Silver Spring

April 11&12

Off We Go tour (Saturday and Sunday)

April 22

Weekday Wander #3

April 25

Safeway to the Bay, Guest Tour master Hank Lucas

May 2

Drive to the Porsche Swap Meet

May 27

Weekday Wander #4, Guest Tour master Eric Tipton

June 6

Wags, Wings and Wheels, Guest Tour master Tom Divillo

June 10

Weekday Wander #5

June 28

Ladew Topiary Gardens, Guest Tour master Marsha Buss

Send questions to

July 18

Battlefields and Backroads, Guest Tour master Dan McNally

tour@pcachs.org

Aug 7-9

Zum Schulhaus Fahren, an overnight tour in W V

Aug 19

Weekday Wander #6; A Tour of a Different Sort

Sept 6

Roads Woods, Wine and Wheels

Sept 17

Weekday Wander #7 by Tour master Andy Powell

Sept 26

Motor to the Museum, a visit to Barry’s Car Barn with the Central PA Region

Oct 3

Chesapeake Challenge 57 Gimmick Rally

Oct 11

Friendly Farm Foray, Guest Tour masters Craig and Linda Davidson

Nov 7

Fall into the Old Stein Inn Tour

Dec 5

Linda’s Legacy

*Please note that all dates and events are tentative and may be changed.

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Tour & Rally Committee

To preview and register for upcoming Tours, visit the Tour and Rally page

on PCACHS.org: https:// pcachs.org/tour-andrally/

Tour News Motor to the Museum

Unfortunately, I had to cancel the Motor to the Museum tour on September 25th, as the forecast was not in our favor. Cancelling a tour is a no-win situation like the Kobayashi Maru and is always a difficult choice. But in the end, I want all the tours to be safe and enjoyable, and this was the best option. I am sorry we had to postpone this great event.

However, we will run the tour as part of next season’s calendar, as David Raymond of Central PA PCA, did too much work on this tour to not run it again.

Chesapeake Challenge 57, the D20 Speed Limit Sign Rally

The gimmick rally for Chesapeake Challenge 57, the D20 Speed Limit Sign Gimmick Rally was a lot fun to develop. Using the Scenic app and Google maps, I came up with a pretty good draft route, but nothing stood out to me to use for the gimmick. After thinking it through, I realized with a few small tweaks, this would make for a great speed limit sign rally. For this kind of rally, the teams had to navigate an identified route, while noting the different speed limit signs along the route.

Some of the numbers on the signs are added together, some are subtracted from the total, and some signs are ignored. It took a few runs of the route to finalize the details and make sure the count was correct and to come up with the twist; each team had the opportunity to roll a 20-sided die, and the outcome could increase or decrease their chances of winning the rally. But it was optional, so each team had to decide if they wanted to roll or not. In this case, about half the teams ended up rolling the die. Rolling the die did help a few of the teams out.

After a lunch and brief participants meeting, the 18 teams were sent off on the route, while Kathy and I waited. Like I’ve mentioned before, I really have no idea if the rally will work or not until people start coming back.

Then, people started to return from the rally, and they all loved the route. Once everyone returned, I had 11 teams tied, and 10 of them had the same wrong answer! The rally didn’t work the way it was supposed to! My initial thought is that the route needed to be a little longer and include more speed limit signs.

I then decided that we would do a five round rock-paperscissors tournament round robin style. I really must thank everyone for going along with this idea. It’s not what I wanted to happen, and I know some participants weren’t happy about it, but I am very grateful to everyone for playing along with the concept.

While I joked that next year’s rally will be impossible to win because this year’s was too easy, what will happen is that I will take the lessons learned from this year and make an even better rally next year. But I am still going to call it the “MF Rally.” It is also likely you will see this route on a regular tour next year.

Seriously though, as much fun as the rock-paperscissors tournament was, it was not how I wanted all the winners to be decided. I do apologize to everyone for that, and I will do better in the future.

While Steve Buss listed all the winners in his article on the Chesapeake Challenge, I would be remiss if I did not commend our Lanterne Rouge (red lantern), Kathy and Jim Althoff. Despite being the furthest off the correct total, they still had a great time and were great sports. Enjoy your trophies.

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Upcoming Events

Speaking of the future, we have three events left this year, the Friendly Farm Foray on 10/11, the Fall into the Old Stein on 11/7, and the Linda’s Legacy tour on 12/5.

The Friendly Farm Foray is a fantastic route developed by Craig and Linda Davidson to the Friendly Farm Restaurant in Upperco, MD. By the time you are reading this, registration will be closed. If you were not able to register, I am sorry you will miss out.

The Fall into the Old Stein on is a joint event between the Tour & Rally Committee and the Social Committee that features a lunch at the ever-popular Old Stein Inn. You have your choice of doing the tour to the Old Stein or just meeting at the Old Stein. Registration is open now and I encourage you to register as soon as possible if you want to attend.

This year’s Linda’s Legacy tour will take us from Porsche Hunt Valley to Kecco’s in Reisterstown, MD, after helping to pack backpacks with warm clothing for those who are in need in support of Linda’s Legacy, a fantastic local charity

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Save the Date for Zum Schulhaus Faren II

I also have a special “save the date” for next year. The Zum Schulhaus Faren II tour will be August 12-15, 2027, in White Sulphur Springs, WV. If all goes to plan, we will be able to add three more cars to the event. So, block out the dates on the calendar now.

The tentative plan is to do a welcome cocktail hour and dinner on Thursday night. Friday will have a drive to lunch where the afternoon will be free to explore the area and have dinner on your own. Saturday will feature a full day of driving with a group dinner Friday night. Sunday will be a drive to a lunch destination. I will keep you updated as the plans coalesce.

Important Detail

Please make sure that you have added tour@pcachs.org to your safe senders list, as that is the email I use to send tour related emails from. Some service providers view these as spam, so this will help ensure you get the emails with the tour information for the events.

As always, I am looking for guest tour master’s to design tours, as well as additional members of the Tour & Rally Committee.

Thanks again for your support and understanding. I will see you on the road.

Tour FAQ This is my first event what should I expect?

You should expect to see some cool cars, meet some nice people, and have an enjoyable drive.

A day or two before the event, you will receive an email that contains all the information you will need for the event, including the address for the start point. Make sure you bring a copy of the route instructions and make sure you and your passenger(s) have completed the appropriate Release and Waiver of Liability form. While the digital SpeedWaiver is preferred, a paper waiver printed in color and signed in ink, may also be used.

Please arrive by the announced gathering time and plan to attend the required participants meeting beforehand. When you arrive, you will generally be guided as to where to park your car, as everyone will drive the tour in groups of approximately ten cars including a lead and sweep driver.

The participants meeting will cover important information related to the event and is mandatory to attend. After the meeting, you will go to your car and then follow your lead driver on the tour. At the end of the tour, park with your group at the finish.

This is my first Rally, what should I expect?

While tours and rallies have the same steps, such as a participant’s meeting, waivers, and so on, rallies are a little different than tours. As you are in competition with your fellow rally-goers, you will generally drive the route on your own.

Once you complete the rally route and arrive at the finish line, standby for the awards ceremony and enjoy a wellearned celebration for finishing.

Tell me about a Tour. What is it?

A tour is a drive to a destination by the most indirect route possible. Some of the possible destinations include, restaurants, museums, wineries, ice cream stands, and so on. Most of the route will consist of the better driving roads in the area. While some tours may include stretches on a highway or suburban roads, this is kept to a minimum.

The routes, in addition to some great driving roads, will also feature some wonderful scenery and views.

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Tell me a little more about the different kinds of rallies.

A rally differs from a tour primarily in that there is some level of competition. In the traditional rally, called a TSD, or time-speed-distance rally - you need to maintain a certain average speed throughout the rally, which changes regularly as you execute route instructions. For a gimmick rally, your precise time through segments of the route are not important (but you can’t delay too much and mot make it to the end) but there will be gimmicks along the route that you must complete, such as answering questions that relate to the route of things seen along the route, or possibly getting random cards along the route such as in a poker rally.

We sometimes run a “Choose Your Own Adventure” Rally where you must plot your own route to the various locations. Or a Speed Limit Sign rally, where you must add and subtract the values of the speed limit signs along the route.

However, no rally will use top speed or fastest time as a condition of winning.

When will I get the meeting location, directions and other tour documents?

The tour documents, which include the written directions, meeting notes and the exact starting address will be emailed no later than 6:00 pm the night before the event. Often, I can get those documents out a few days beforehand after registration has closed for the event. Generally, we do not publicly announce the exact starting location ahead of time.

If it is after 6:00 pm the night before the event, and you have not received the email with the tour documents, email tours@pcachs.org and let me know. But please check your spam or junk mail folder first.

What is a SpeedWaiver, and when is the best time to sign it??

The SpeedWaiver is the online version of the Release and Waiver of Liability form for the event. It is always best to sign the waiver before the day of the event.

It is preferred for adults to sign the online version of SpeedWaiver (verses hand signing a paper copy the day of). On Tour Day your Group Leader will expect to see your completed SpeedWaiver (from your phone) prior to departure.

Every participant is required to complete a waiver. Adults may use the electronic SpeedWaiver, and minors must have a paper waiver signed by at least one parent or guardian.

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What kind of driving will we do? I mean we are all driving a Porsche.

To paraphrase Manny Alban, Roger Penske is not at our tours looking to recruit new drivers. We are driving on public roads and have event insurance through the National PCA. This means that while we will have some fun, we must comply with the rules of the road and make safety the primary focus.

In the end, the driver of each car is responsible for their own decisions.

What happens if I get lost?

While it is unlikely that you get lost, it is no big deal if you do. Lead and sweep drivers work hard to try to keep this from happening, but if you do get lost, you can use your favorite navigation method to make your way to the ending location. You will be given the exact address for the destination with the tour documents.

What do I need to do to get my car ready for a tour or rally?

Please make sure your car is properly registered and insured, and that the driver is an adult PCA member with a valid license. As well, make sure your car and driver are in good operating condition. Check the tire pressure and condition, along with your oil and other fluids, giving the car a good once over.

It’s up to you if you want to wash your car or not. As Magnus Walker says, “dirt don’t slow you down.”

Most importantly, be sure you arrive with a full tank of gas and an empty bladder.

If I cancel, do I get a refund?

If you cancel before registration closes, you will certainly get a refund. For most tours, if we can fill the spot from the waitlist, we will still give you a refund, but this really depends on the tour. Don’t rely on getting a refund from the region if you cancel after registration closes.

Motorsport.reg does offers event insurance that you can purchase at an extra cost when you register. This event insurance can provide you a refund even after the cut-off date, based on their terms and conditions. that you can potentially receive a refund from.

Please see this link for more information on the Motorsport.reg event insurance: https:// support.motorsportreg.com/event-cancellationinsurance.

I’m on the waitlist; will I be able to go to the event?

For many of our events, we can accommodate everyone from the waitlist. So, if you are interested in a tour, it is worthwhile to register so you can be on the waitlist. We clear the waitlist in the order that you registered for the event.

As the day of the event approaches, I will often send an email reminding people to cancel their registration if they cannot make the event so I can offer the spot to someone on the waitlist.

Why can’t more people attend this event?

Pretty much all our events do have a capacity limit. Things like the availability of lead and sweep drivers, size of the starting and ending locations, as well as the capacity of our destination all play a role in the maximum number of cars and/or people that can attend.

This is why it is important to cancel your registration if you cannot make it, as it not only allows me to clear the waitlist, but also means that I can give our destination an accurate count of attendees.

How important is it to have a navigator?

You do not have to have a navigator and can certainly participate solo. We usually try to put single drivers midpack in the group. In addition to the written turn-byturn directions, the club uses the Scenic app for navigation, which can provide turn-by-turn guidance. There is also a gpx file that can be used in other navigation systems.

More on Scenic can be found here: https://scenic.app/

However, rallies generally require a navigator. Don’t worry though, we will do our best to pair up people who do not have navigators on the day of the rally.

I want to attend the post tour social, however I don't like tours; may I still attend the social lunch/dinner?

If there is space at the post tour social, you are certainly welcome to attend without going on the tour. But in general, if you did not go on the tour, it is unlikely that there will be available space since our tours generally sell out.

Do I have to drive a Porsche?

Since this is the Porsche Club of America, it is always preferred that you drive a Porsche. We do run some events, such as the Off-Road tour where any capable vehicle can participate, and a Porsche is not required.

However, we also understand that sometimes your Porsche may be in the shop for a repair or service. So, if you have another sports car or similar vehicle that can keep pace, you may still join the tour.

What about gravel on the road?

When the tours are planned, we do our best to avoid having too much gravel on the route. However, this is often something beyond our control, as many of our routes are by construction sites and working farms.

The best thing to do when there is gravel on the road is to slow your pace a bit and increase the distance between cars. This is also why it’s a good idea to have a radio so you can hear the lead driver advise that there is gravel on the road and react accordingly.

Scenic app and Navigation

What is the Scenic app and why do we use it?

Scenic was originally developed for motorcycle navigation but has become very popular for all road users. Scenic provides audio and visual route guidance on a phone or through Apple Car Play or Android Auto. Not only does Scenic provide very strong route planning tools, but it is also able to provide accurate navigation even if you do not have a mobile signal for your phone.

How do I download the Scenic app?

You can download Scenic from the App Store or Google Play.

Is there a discount code for the Scenic app?

Yes, use: PCACHSPK50 for a 50% discount on the first year of Scenic.

To redeem it, open the app and go to profile picture in the side menu > premium status. There you will see "redeem code" at the bottom. Tap that and follow the steps.

Is there a Scenic tutorial?

The Scenic website and forum, found at https:// scenic.app/, contain an amazing amount of information. The person who develops and maintains Scenic is very active on the forum and will personally respond to questions.

Keep your eyes out for a Chesapeake webinar on using Scenic.

Is there a correlation between waypoints in Scenic and the turn number?

No. There is no direct correlation between the turn numbers and the waypoints in the Scenic App. Do not try to link these to each other.

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What about Google Maps or some other navigation app?

Google Maps is an excellent app, but the technical limitations make it not the best app to use to plan routes.

However, when you use the link to the route in the Scenic App, you can download a gpx file of the route that can be used with other navigation apps. While there is a way to use the gpx with Google, it is complicated.

If you have any suggestions, please let me know.

Radios/FRS/GMRS/Walkie-Talkies

Am I required to have an FRS/GMRS radio during a tour or rally?

Unless you are a lead or sweep driver, you are not required to have a radio.

However, having a radio in the car will help improve your awareness of the road ahead and improve the overall safety and enjoyment of the drive. With a radio in your car, you can hear when there are debris on the road, cyclist, or other potential hazards.

In general, you do not need a radio for a rally.

What kind of radio should I get?

While basically any kind of FRS/GMRS radio will work, you can find the BaoFeng UV-5R (8-watt), Radioddity FS-T1, and the Midland LXT630VP3, as well as others, are generally $30 or less on Amazon.

We use channel 18, which is frequency 462.625. Your radio will have instructions on how to program it. Also, keep an eye out for a video tutorial.

What do I say on the radio?

Unless you are a lead or sweep driver, please try to avoid talking on the radio unless it is something directly related to the drive, such as an emergency in your vehicle, or a road hazard that has not been already announced.

What will others say over the radio?

Since all the tour groups operate on the same radio channel, you will at times, be able to hear the other groups. So, listen for either your group number or the name of your lead/sweep driver and then whatever the information is.

While lead drivers will generally not call out the next turn, they will advise about potholes and other road hazards, cyclists, and sometimes provide interesting facts about the area.

Also note that the frequency is open to the public, so it is not uncommon to hear others on the same channel.

Tour Planning

I have an idea for a tour.

Fantastic! I am always looking for Guest Tour masters. Send me an email or talk to me about your idea and we can work together to make it happen.

I want to lead or sweep.

That’s awesome, thank you for volunteering! The best thing to do is to reach out to me ahead of the event and let me know. As well as answering the questions when you register. I will be happy to work with you to help build your skills up to be able to lead a group on a tour. It’s always best to start out as a sweeper.

If you have not attended our Tour School, it is recommended but not required that you do so.

This is awesome! I want to volunteer to help. What else can I do?

Thank you for volunteering! Even if you do not want to plan a tour, there are plenty of things that need to be done, such as organizing the groups when people arrive at the start location, confirming route instructions, checking waivers and counting participants and so on. Please contact me and we can certainly work the details out. I am grateful for all the help I can get.

Miscellaneous

You have mentioned several national PCA policies. Where can I read these for myself?

If you log into your account on https://www.pca.org/, look for the entry titled, “Forms & Docs” under “Commonly Used Links.”

Are the red cars really faster?

While there is significant debate on this issue, all the facts support the conclusion that red Porsches are, in fact, faster than ones that are not red. There is a decal that also proves that red cars are faster.

What is the deal with cows?

Several years ago, while on a family road trip, I failed to point out that we were driving by a field of cows. As a direct result, my children have informed me that I am legally obligated to point out when there are cows visible from the road. I do ask your support in accomplishing this.

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PCA-CHS 2026 Tour & Rally Event No. 13 – Sunday, September 6th

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Friendly Farm Foray Tour

PCA-CHS 2026 Tour & Rally Event No. 17 – Sun, Oct 11

We look forward to seeing you on this tour.

Post-Tour Lunch

Your $45 registration fee includes a buffet lunch at the Friendly Farm Restaurant in Upperco, MD. Known for their quality homestyle food and service, the Family Farm has been open since 1959. The buffet includes roast beef, friend chicken, and sides including corn, and mashed potatoes, as well as dessert and your nonalcoholic beverage and all gratuities. We will also have their famous rolls and apple butter. Please let us know if you need a vegetarian meal or other accommodation.

WHEN and WHERE

Assembly Point: The Urbana, MD, address will be sent to confirmed registrants by October 10th

When: Sunday, October 11th, at 9:30 am

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Driver’s Meeting: 9:45 am

Departure: First cars off at 10:00 am

Destination: Friendly Farm Restaurant, 17434 Foreston Road, Upperco, MD 21155

Distance: Approximately 65 miles

ETA: Approximately 90 minutes

PARTICIPATION

By signing up for and joining any of our driving events, registrants acknowledge and assume all the risks in and full responsibility for their participation. PCA waiver forms must be completed and signed by all, online or on paper. Note that planned events are subject to change, for weather-related or other reasons.

REGISTRATION

Registration is open and will close at 1:00 pm on October 5th.

Fall into the Old Stein Inn Tour

PCA-CHS 2026 Tour & Rally Event No. 18 – Saturday, November 7th

Should you select the driving tour, we will use a route developed by guest Tour Master Mark Richburg. We will gather at a local coffee shop for a pre-tour Cars and Coffee and then begin our tour of Anne Arundel County in the serene Severn Run area of Maryland, winding gently along roads flanked by lush forests and glimpses of the Severn River tributaries. Continuing southward, the route skirts the verdant landscapes of Bacon Ridge Park, offering passengers sights of tranquil walking trails and diverse wildlife habitats. The drive continues southeast through Davidsonville, known for its sprawling farms, historic estates, and picturesque rural beauty. Travelers enjoy scenes of rolling pastures, graceful horses, and old barns that evoke Maryland’s agricultural heritage. The tour concludes at the historic Old Stein Inn in Edgewater, a beloved German restaurant nestled among mature trees, providing a cozy, authentic dining experience with hearty cuisine and warm hospitality - a perfect ending to the scenic Maryland drive.

Should you choose the non-driving tour option, you are welcome to join us at the start point for our Cars and Coffee and then meet us at the Old Stein Inn for a late lunch. There are limited seats for this option.

Our destination will be the Old Stein Inn, a perennial favorite location for the Chesapeake Region. The familyowned Old Stein Inn serves the finest German cuisine and features a traditional Biergarten. You will be responsible for paying your own bill. For more information on the Old Stein Inn, click here: https:// www.oldstein-inn.com/

WHEN and WHERE

When: Saturday, November 7th, 1:00 pm

Where: The Millersville, MD address will be sent to confirmed registrants by November 8th

REGISTRATION:

Fall into the Old Stein Inn Tour

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AUTOCROSS

2026

AX On the schedule for this period was CHS PCA Autocross #5, which was contested on Saturday September 5th at Ripken Stadium in Aberdeen, MD. Registration was down a bit (102) compared to usual because there was the BMW club was holding an AX at Summit Point on the same day, but was certainly not bad. I was surprised again with late cancellations, but we also had late additions (one at 7:00 PM Friday night before the event!), so ultimately we did well. We had 83 Confirmed at the end (capped at 80 and I was taking people off the WL as soon as they entered), but surprisingly there were a large number of no-shows, which was very odd for a day with really great weather.

Pinto Soin was on-site Friday evening after picking up the equipment trailer from its off-site storage and texted us a picture of a tractor-trailer combo aside another trailer on the lot, which looked problematic for our course design. I immediately texted Gavin Locklear (Ripken Events Coordinator) and he told me he knows who was involved and told them to make sure the trucks were removed by early Saturday morning or he would have them towed. When the Team arrived Saturday morning, the vehicles were still there and those trucks really were going to be a problem, but the owner got out there and moved them both while the Team was still building the course. All good. This has been kind of a recurring problem this year, but thankfully we’ve always managed (with Gavin’s help, of course) to get it worked out.

The full Team (Co-chair Michael Ricketts, Pinto Soin, Phong Nguyen, and John Cho) was there as

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photos by Jim McKee usual before 5:00 AM, with the exception of Doug Slocum, who has been out for a while with a hip injury. Poor Doug! We’re hoping he improves and we see him soon. In his stead, Greg Sharpe was there to lend a hand and that was certainly a big help because Greg is an experienced hand.

This was another one of my course designs (heaven help us…) with Mark Hubley adding some tweaks to the segment after the start. IIRC, John Cho added an extra cone to the slalom on the far end of the course that I liked when I tested the course, so of course I left that change in place, too.

My 2014 Cayman S was in the shop, so I brought my 2025 MINI John Cooper Works (JCW) for this one. I guess you’d say this was sort of the autocross equivalent of “next man up”. ;) Actually, the JCW was a blast to drive out there. That car is FWD, thus drives very differently than the Cayman, but is still lots of fun. It’s really slow in comparison to the Cayman, too, because it has street tires on it (which makes a huge difference) and for this event, I couldn’t figure out how to turn off the nannies in the limited time I had to try to do so. Yes, yes, I know. I should have looked it up ahead of time, but I was so busy with prep work for the three days before the event that I never got to it. It was very funny, too, because the first time out on the course I was surprised at how unresponsive it felt when I powered out of corners until I remembered the nannies were on. These new-fangled cars (except Porsches!) hide these things behind layers of menus, so it’s not always exactly easy to find this stuff. Besides the street tires and nannies, I also didn’t really know what to do with tire pressures, so the car understeered something fierce if you carried too much speed into a corner. The amazing thing is that,

even so, it really was fun. And the good news is that I figured out the nannies and tire pressures in later events, but that’s another story. ;)

We got the course build done early, which is always a good thing because we can get the drivers out there early to walk the course. This course had its subtleties, that’s for sure. Some called it diabolical. That’s not a bad thing. ;) This course demanded that you carefully link segments to put up a good time and that’s something that’s appreciated by experienced autocrossers. In fact, the participants thoroughly enjoyed the course. It was long and fast, which is always a happy combination. The downside was that the course design did not lend itself to getting a second car on the course quickly, so heats were taking longer than usual. For that reason, we finished later that we normally would, but the participants didn’t seem to mind. Good weather and a good course made the difference.

By the time you read this, the autocross season will be almost over, with AX#7 scheduled for Saturday October 17th at Ripken Stadium. As always, don’t forget our Taste of Autocross program! If you’d like to stick a toe in the water and see what autocross is really like, for a $5.00 fee (mandated by National) you can have all the rides you’d like in the passenger seat for hot laps with one of our Instructors. Those that try it certainly seem to have a great time. Come join us!

Greg Hartke

CHS AX Chair

We had some minor timing glitches (actually connectivity problems) during the second heat, but we took care of them. No big deal. I’m lucky. These problems always seem to hit when I’m not doing the timing. (Poor Phong. I always work timing during heats 1 and 3 and he does heat 2.) I’ll take luck when I can get it! ;) First car was off at 9:33 AM and the last car crossed the line at 3:58 PM. 6 runs. We were cleaned up and left the lot at 4:45 PM.

After the event, AX Team Member Phong Nguyen quickly assembled the results (as always) and the top 10 placing Porsches for AX#5 were:

1. 2nd overall, 1st in Class S5, 58.202 sec:

Howard Leikin, 2021 718 Boxster GTS 4.0

2. 3rd overall, 1st in Class P5, 58.746 sec:

Chris Nolan, 2013 Carrera S

3. 5th overall, 2nd in Class P5, 59.560 sec:

Leonard Roy, 2025 718 Cayman GTS 4.0

4. 9th overall, 2nd in Class S5, 59.739 sec:

Scott Borden, 20261 GT3 Touring

5. 14th overall, 1st in Class I1, 60.389 sec:

John Cho, 2002 Carrera 4S

6. 16th overall, 1st in Class P4, 60.728 sec:

Dan Ruddick, 2015 Cayman GTS

7. 18th overall, 1st in Class S3, 60.803 sec:

Justin Carney, 2006 Cayman S

8. 19th overall, 2nd in Class I1, 60.853 sec:

Phong Nguyen, 2005 Boxster S

9. 20th overall, 1st in Class I2, 61.001 sec:

Pinto Soin, 2025 718 Cayman GTS 4.0

10. 22nd overall, 1st in Class P3, 61.030 sec:

Michael Ricketts, 2005 Carrera

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STUTTGART

MARKET

LETTER

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By: David K. Whitlock

THE MARKET - SEPTEMBER

Coming off a strong August, the Porsche market felt noticeably softer in September. While unit volume actually increased to 766 cars and dollar volume remained strong at $56,513,890, the sell-through rate slipped to 72%, down from 73% in August and 75% in September of last year. That three-point year-over-year decline was the largest we’ve seen so far in 2026.

The numbers certainly aren’t bad, especially considering dollar volume was up more than $12m and 110 additional Porsches crossed the block compared to September 2025. But after the momentum we saw through much of the summer, September felt like a bit of a shift, with more cars struggling to find buyers and bidders appearing to be a little more selective with their money.

TOP 10 SALES

1997 Porsche 911 Turbo S $852,000  Bring a Trailer

2018 Porsche 911 GT2 RS $850,000  Bring a Trailer

2024 Porsche 911 S/T $805,000  Bring a Trailer

2018 Porsche 911 GT2 RS Weissach $805,000  Bring a Trailer

2018 Porsche 911 GT2 RS Weissach $756,000*  duPont Registry Live

2023 Porsche 911 Sport Classic $700,000  Bring a Trailer

2018 Porsche 911 GT2 RS Weissach $673,001  Bring a Trailer

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996s had a stellar month, with the model producing a 79% sell-through rate and some solid results. Topping the 996 market was a Black on Black that sold for $451,000. We also saw a pair of 996.2 GT3s, a market that has taken a step forward over the past two months. Coming off the $351,000 sale we saw at Monterey, a 21,000-mile finished in Cobalt Blue sold for $208,000, followed by a 43,000-mile in Arctic Silver at $134,000.

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2004 911 GT3

On the 997 front, 997.2 GT3 RSs brought big bids but failed to find new homes. Most notable was a Paint-toSample showing 35,871 miles that failed to sell at a final bid of $725,000. Had it sold, that would have been a new twelve-month high by $100,000. 997 Turbos also kept their momentum going, with three Blue e amples selling for more than $200,000. Leading the way was an with 23,000 miles and a si -speed manual transmission that sold for $320,000.

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How To Apply: The only way to apply for PCA

of PCA Organizational License Plates issued

Organizational License Plates is to complete the

through the Maryland Motor Vehicle

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PCA License Plates are available for all cars, trucks and minivans, but not for motorcycles or trailers.

Requirements: You must be a PCA Member and the car must be registered in Maryland. The PCA Plates

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Cost: The one-time cost for the PCA License Plates

are not limited to Porsches.

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plates for all your cars registered in Maryland

$15 Chesapeake PCA fundraising fee to support the PCA License Plate Program and Chesapeake Region events.

If you have any questions regarding the purchase of PCA Maryland Organizational License Plates, please contact us at: pcaLicensePlates@pcachs.org. Safe and Happy Motoring.

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