Bogdan Chitimus
Marsha Buss
Stephanie Reuer Steve Buss Greg Hartke Rich Ehrlich Rob Carter
James B Beavan III
Bogdan Chitimus Rob Carter Jim McKee Jim Orrell
Ryan Boxler
Steve Wood
Marsha Buss
James B Beavan III
Editor
Bogdan Chitimus
Bogdan Chitimus
Editor, Porsche Patter
Now that our tour master Rich Ehrlich retired we started the new weekday tours in addition to the regular ones over the weekends and they are a joy.
This past month we combined tours with social and one technical event that gave us the opportunity to learn about paint protection film, wrapping and clear coating - very informative.
But for me personally seems that I started to be kept
busy with various repairs on my cars: water pump and thermostat, suspension refresh, turbocharger wastegate repair or maybe replacing the whole unit, battery replacement (maybe).
Hope this will stop soon.
Bogdan
*(photo: driving through Reisterstown on the way to Porsche Hunt Valley with Joe Hikel and Ron Farb)
PPRESIDENT Steve Buss president@pcachs.org
SSECRETARY Ken Wilmers secretary@pcachs.org
Executive VP
VP
VICE PRESIDENT
Mark Miller vicepresident@pcachs.org
TTREASURER
Andy Powell treasurer@pcachs.org
Steve Wood executivevicepresident@pcachs.org
Autocross
Greg Hartke / Mark autocross@pcachs.orgHubley
Historian
Bob Rassa historian@pcachs.org
Driving Instructor
Ellen Beck instructor@pcachs.org
Community Service
Open comunityservice@pcachs.org
Concours
Paul Koenigsmark, Phil Andrews Dan Zadra concours@pcachs.org
Chesapeake Chlng
Kristen Allen chesapeakechallenge@pcachs.org
Insurance
Wayne Nelms insurance@pcachs.org
Membership
Rob Carter, Jessie Sanchez membership@pcachs.org
Registrar
Marsha Buss registrar@pcachs.org
Newsletter Editor
Bogdan Chitimus editor@pcachs.org
PCA License
Laurie & Bruce Tarsia pcalicenseplates@pcachs.org
PCA Zone 2 Rep
Phil Grandfield zonerep@pcachs.org
Photography
Jim McKee / Ryan Boxler
Jim Orrell photography@pcachs.org
Publicity
James Beavan III publicity@pcachs.org
Safety
John Jensen safety@pcachs.org
Social
Stephanie Reuer and Randy Bruscup social@pcachs.org
Sunshine
Doug Ehmann sunshine@pcachs.org
Webmaster
Mark Richburg webmaster@pcachs.org
Tour & Rally
Rich Ehrlich tour@pcachs.org rally@pcachs.org
Tech
Jim Earlbeck / Randall Richter Rick Hawver tech@pcachs.org
Greetings Everyone,
July brings us hazy, hot and humid and stormy midAtlantic weather and with it, some of our premier events.
The 69th annual Porsche Parade in Oklahoma City opens on July 6th. Coming up in August is the Werks Reunion Monterey on August 15th. On August 23rd, we will enjoy our 19th Annual Crab Feast and on September 20th, our 56th Annual Chesapeake Challenge. The PCA will be celebrating its 70th Anniversary with the 4th Annual Treffen at Sea departing NYC on 30 August. Parties and celebrations will be held across the USA and Canada to commemorate this occasion on September 13th. I hope you will plan to join us at the PCA Open House at National Headquarters from 10:00-2:00 (registration opens on Wednesday July 23rd) and at Porsche Hunt Valley where the celebration continues with food, drinks, music and friendship from 4:00-7:00pm.
Other July events include the second Weekday Wander tour on July 10th. The inaugural Weekday Wander was a terrific success. Thanks Rich for finding the time in your busy schedule to add these fun weekday tours to the calendar. This month’s Social Dinner will be at the Cazbar restaurant in Columbia. Excellent Mediterranean cuisine. Thanks to Stephanie and Randy for securing this restaurant as the replacement for Fratelli’s. In case you were wondering, Fratelli’s is no longer allowing couples checks so we have moved on.
The Chesapeake traditions continue! The 19th Annual Crab Feast at Kemptown Park is on August 23rd. Bring your appetite and your Porsche for a wonderful and relaxing afternoon with family and friends. Registration is open and space is limited, so don’t delay! Thanks Ellen and Bob and Linda and Ron for organizing and coordinating this outstanding social event. Every year it is said “these are the best crabs and shrimp!”
Steve Buss
President Chesapeake Region, PCA
The 2025 Chesapeake Challenge 56 is the longest running National PCA event. Planning for this year’s event continues under the leadership of Kristen Allen. Mark your calendars for Saturday, September 20th, at Frey’s Brewing Company in Mt. Airy. Once Kristen has everything lined up, I’m sure she will be looking for volunteers, so thank you in advance for considering supporting this exceptional PCA event. Registration is now open.
Porsche Owings Mills will be revealing their Project Car for the Porsche Restoration Challenge at an event on July 26th beginning at 10am. Later that day is our Return to Bonkey’s ice cream tour.
The Chesapeake Challenge Concours Committee will be conducting a Concours Judging Training Class on August 2nd at our Valued Sponsor, Porsche Silver Spring beginning at 9:30am. We always have needs for Judges, so if you want to volunteer and have not judged before and want to learn, please attend this training event. It is a fun way to be involved in the Challenge!
Welcome new members! We had 19 join us this month. And thank you to all the members that renewed this month. We value your membership.
Our next New Member Party will be held at Porsche Annapolis on September 27th starting at 9:00am. I look forward to meeting you and you will have the opportunity to meet the new General Manager, Ben Miles.
A huge thank you to all our volunteers. The PCA is run by volunteers and you are a huge part of our success and growth. Club participation is way up and we are seeing our numbers rise steadily, so please consider volunteering and help provide exciting, well-run activities for our 1900+ members. On a related note, the position of Community Service Chair is open, so please let me know if you are interested.
Our Tour and Rally Chair, Rich Ehrlich, kept the tires moving with three events again this month; Just Retired Let’s Drive Route 26 Tour was a sell out. Additionally, an overnight option was offered at the historical Mercersburg Inn and all 17 rooms were taken by members for an evening social and dinner. The Weekday Wanderer #1 was our first foray into weekday driving tours and the response was terrific, so #2 was added for July 10th. The third Tour of the month was the Old Mill Roads Tour and it did not disappoint. Thank you Steve Graham, Guest Tour Master, for developing this scenic and historic tour along old mill roads, including the 1861 Zouck’s Mill. The Tour ended at the Farmacy Brewery, a family run brewery located on a working farm, where we enjoyed lunch and some refreshing beverages.
The Autocross #4 was set up at Ripken Stadium in Aberdeen and 70 cars participated this month. These performance driving events will teach you about your cars handling and its limits. Greg and Mark do a phenomenal job and therefore these events are highly sought after so if registration is full, get on the waitlist and we will do our best to accommodate you.
Our Tech Session this month was at Detail Solutions in Rosedale. Discussions evolved around the various, high quality coatings and films used to protect your paint.
The two-year cycle for the Board of Directors elected positions will be up at the end of this year. The positions of President, Vice President, Treasurer and Secretary will be up for election later this year. Per the Bylaws, the Nominating Committee will be formed and candidates selected not later than August 15th. If you are interested in one of these positions, please contact Steve Wood, Executive Vice President who is leading the Search Committee.
The number of activities scheduled by the Club is truly remarkable. Too many to include here so please check the Club calendar and MotorsportReg for all the details. Thanks to all of you for making Chesapeake Region so much fun! It’s the cars that bring us together, but it is the people that make it special. Safe travels and let’s be careful out there.
Steve
30 Years
Steven & Susan Parker
25 Years
William Leavitt
20 Years
John & Susan Jensen Mitchell & Susan McCloskey Michael Nardozzi
15 Years
Paul Koenigsmark
10 Years
William & Lynne Duncan Henry & Ellen Lucas Christopher Tearpak Francisco Chavez
*** 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 Rob Carter, Membership Chair, for any assistance. ***
It’s not just the cars, it’s the people.
by: Rob Carter
5 Years
Armando Morell-Lopez Bob Chambers Ronald Mihaly Stephen Macek Luke Welling Adrian Krishnasamy Merk Metzger
1 Year
Aaron McALpin Michael Pedone Jonathan Chestnut Christoph Mackechnie Thomas Buchanan Mary Melvin Arthur Johnson Alfonso Ricks Jeffrey Gemunder
Andrew Brave 1988 911 Carrera
Steven Cieri 2013 911 Carrera
Domenico Colella 2018 Macan GTS
George Geist & Joe Geist 1972 914 1.7
Garrett Hasken & Carter Mclendon 2000 911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet
Brigitte Hyde 2016 911 GT3 RS
Eugene Kenney 2007 Cayman
Philip2007Lathroum Boxster
Selvin Levons 2008 911 Carrera S Cabriolet
Benjamin Miles Porsche Annapolis
Stephen Muirhead 2013 Panamera GTS
Jeffrey Ratnow 2007 Boxster
David Smallwood 2021 Macan S
Todd1987Thropp 911 Carrera
by: Rob Carter
Alfred 2014Tuangco Cayman
Justin Woody 1988 911 Carrera
Christopher Wright 2023 911 Carrera S
by James B Beavan III
A Celebration of Driving Passion in the Heart of the Appalachians
Nestled among the rolling peaks and misty valleys of the Blue Ridge Mountains lies an annual event that has become a cherished tradition for Porsche enthusiasts: the Blue Ridge Boxster Summit. Each year, this gathering draws together a diverse community of drivers, all united by their love for the mid-engine marvel that is the Porsche Boxster. But the Summit is far more than a simple car meet—it is an immersive experience that blends scenic motoring, camaraderie, and the spirit of exploration, set against one of America’s most picturesque backdrops.
Group Drives and Scenic Routes, Scenic Stops and Photo Opportunities
At the core of BRBS are the daily group drive-spirited journeys that wind through the mountains, with participants often divided into groups based on driving style or desired pace. Whether cruising leisurely, soaking in the scenery or taking a brisker approach to exploit the Boxster’s handling prowess, each route is chosen for its driving pleasure and visual splendor.
The Blue Ridge Mountains are replete with postcardworthy photo stops. BRBS drives often include pauses at overlooks where attendees can line up their cars against panoramic vistas for memorable group shots. Waterfalls, wildflower fields, and historic sites punctuate the routes, ensuring that even the most seasoned participants discover something new each year.
The Blue Ridge Mountains, a segment of the larger Appalachian range, are famed for their bluish haze and dramatic vistas. Spanning several states, the range is particularly beloved for its scenic highways—the Blue Ridge Parkway is chief among them—which snake through verdant forests, past cascading waterfalls, and over ridgelines that offer panoramic views stretching for miles. The region’s roads are a driver’s paradise, with sweeping curves, elevation changes, and breathtaking overlooks.
Beyond daily drives, the BRBS is a celebration of the friendships and shared passions that bring the Porsche community together. Evenings often feature group dinners at local restaurants, where stories of the day’s adventures are exchanged over hearty meals. Attendees stay at the same mountain lodge, furthering the sense of camaraderie.
Why the Summit Matters, Memorable Moments and Lasting Impact
The Blue Ridge Boxster Summit is more than a scheduled gathering—it is a living tradition that thrives on the enthusiasm and generosity of its community. For many, it is a highlight of the year, a chance to reconnect with friends and the pure joy of driving. For newcomers, it is an open door into a welcoming world where the only prerequisites are curiosity and a love of the open road.
Over the years, the Blue Ridge Boxster Summit has been home to countless memorable moments: sunrise drives through mist-laden valleys, impromptu tech sessions in parking lots, and evenings spent under a canopy of stars, sharing laughter and stories. Friendships forged during the Summit often endure long after the last engine has cooled down.
2025 is the 23rd iteration of the BRBS, which began 27 years ago and lost 4 years of events due to Covid and leadership transition. The event has been held for a few years now at the Little Switzerland Inn in North Carolina right beside the Blue Ridge Parkway and surrounded by many tall mountains by East Coast standards.
This year the event officially began Thursday and ran through Sunday morning check-out with a roster of 42 cars of which 19 were not Boxster’s. Below is my account of the event day by day.
Checking the weather forecast leading up to the event was very discouraging as I communicated with Chuck Visconage the only other PCA Chesapeake Region member on this year’s roster. Chuck was scheduled to drive down on Thursday with his brother Mike who was flying in that morning from San Antonio. With my 2013 Boxster S packed, Anna and I left on Wednesday morning and were greeted with a constant moderate rainfall from Laurel, Maryland all the way past Richmond, Virginia which on highways with 18wheelers wasn’t pleasant driving even in the day. Luckily not long after getting on I-85 heading Southwest the weather improved and we arrived in Little Switzerland right around 6pm to a clear view of the mountains. About 30-minutes after checking in I thought I saw smoke, but it turned out to be a heavy fog that engulfed the area…hence the name Smokey Mountains. That night we dined on one of the best pork chops we’d ever had followed by a delicious slice of 6-layer carrot cake at the Chalet Restaurant. Many BRBS guests arrived, and the goody bags were ready to pick up, which included an event thermos water bottle, t-shirt, lunch bag and some snacks.
Thursday’s bonus day activities included lunch at Charlotte Motor Speedway followed by a visit to Hendrick’s Motorsports just a few miles away. The temperature in Charlotte proved a surprise to most of us who were dressed for Mountain weather and not a day approaching 90 degrees. The buffet lunch at the Speedway Club 6th Floor provided a great view of the track, which unfortunately was not in use that day. After lunch we went to Hendricks gift shop which is full of Nascar winning cars and memorabilia. The real treat though was that Hagerty helped us gain a private tour of Rick Hendricks private museum, sadly no photos were allowed. The museum contained over 100 Corvettes and 100 other makes including a section of Porsche’s (959, GT3RS, Carrera GT, 918 Spyder, 718 Spyder RS, 718 GT4RS). The museum had themed areas based on Rick’s life from a Chevy dealership, drive-in theater, ice cream shop, filling station etc. Upstairs was a large man cave full of over 100 signed guitars plus various other signed sports and music memorabilia. In the museum parking lot a 2001 Boxster S in Lapis Blue from New York City had the misfortune of a clutch issue, which required a tow and a week’s wait for parts. It was about a 2-hour drive back from Charlotte to the lodge in the heat and heavy traffic. That evening we enjoyed an open bar cocktail hour on the terrace before a delicious taco style buffet dinner and chocolate cake.
Roan Mountain to Grandfather Mountain and more car trouble’s
Friday morning Chuck noticed his driver’s rear tire was flat on his 2013 Boxster S, he had a patch/plug kit but no jack or wrench. Fortunately, he was eventually able to find the tools he needed and join the tours after the Hagerty Insurance valuation discussion. We had decided to drive with Steve & Suzanne Gross from Michigan who led us up Roan Mountain in their 2001 Lapis Blue Boxster S, yes there were 2 of the same cars at BRBS. The drive up and down Roan Mountain was a wonderful experience which we would repeat later. The forecast for Friday was the worst of the week and that came to fruition on our way to Grandfather Mountain. Grandfather Mountain reminded us a bit of Mount Washington as the climate changed as we headed near its 5900-foot peak. First, we stopped at the guest center and wildlife habit where the highlight was the black bears and river otters, the Cougar siblings were resting in their den. Our Patter editor Bogdan Chitimus had previously told us how spectacular Grandfather is, but due to the deteriorating weather we were forced back down the mountain after walking across the swinging bridge at the 5300 ft elevation point.
Friday afternoon we headed to the Happy Valley Filling Station for some great handcrafted pizza in the New Haven style. In between Steve’s car developed an electrical issue, so he replaced his 7-year-old battery with a new one but an hour later he had to jump his car to make it back to the lodge. His alternator had failed in addition to the battery aging out and the new battery wasn’t fully charged from the shop. Steve was working on the battery that night when he sliced his hand, luckily the ER was only 15 minutes away, so I drove him there to get stitched up. Steve charged both batteries overnight and took the car the next day to the Porsche dealer who confirmed the bad alternator as well pointing out a nail in his tire.
The dealer couldn’t get parts so I advised him his best option would be to tow the car home, which unfortunately led to him renting a car trailer from one location and a 26-foot U-Haul moving truck from another. He got home without further incident, but told me afterwards it was a very bouncy 13-hour drive, but at least the parts he ordered were waiting for him at home.
After Friday evenings cocktail hour, dinner at the Chalet Restaurant was a fantastic BBQ buffet with a nice selection of Key Lime Pie and Cheesecake for dessert. We then moved to the Fowl Play Pub to enjoy company with our new friends from BRBS, but an hour later Steve’s wife Suzanne came in looking for a volunteer to take him to the hospital for the abovementioned incident and I volunteered myself.
Mast Store, Beech Ski Lodge and Perry’s Berry’s
Saturday, we joined BRBS planner Scott, his wife and another 2 cars on a drive to the Old Mast General Store, which ended up being two different store stops not far from each other and a small group of teenage boys followed us on their bikes to take photos at each stop.
For lunch Scott took us up the mountain to Beech Mountain Ski Lodge where the service was a bit slow, but the food was good. Anna wanted to visit Perry’s Berry’s Vineyard & Winery, so we had to move/drive quickly to get there before they closed. The route there was a fantastic mix of backroads with light traffic, where we hooked up with an Adventure Biker who helped us make great time carving our way towards our destination. After enjoying some various wine samplers, we hit the road for another hour plus drive back to Little Switzerland on the wonderful roads.
Saturday evening, we again enjoyed cocktail hour followed by a tasty steak night buffet and desserts before heading to the Fowl Play Pub with friends to enjoy spirits and live music. We stayed quite a while watching an NBA playoff game and enjoying time with our new BRBS gang.
Sunday morning, we ate a light breakfast, packed and prepared to leave to head to Roan Mountain once again as we enjoyed the roads so much on Friday’s drive. We stopped for lunch at a local seafood restaurant and had a tasty seafood boil and then a special Berry Cinnabon style desert. Non-stop twisty back roads eventually led us to Back of the Dragon, which seemed to be 90% motorcyclists, in particular Adventure bikes. The road itself was extremely tight with a ton of switchbacks as we mostly kept the Boxster S in 2nd gear. I wasn’t even sure where we were or were going until I passed a cop about a mile before the Dragon Brewery Store, which was where I was hoping to end up. Getting a photo in front of the famous Dragon was easy and we saw another trooper scouting across the street…when we left, he was a block away with someone pulled over. It was now late afternoon, and we jumped on I-81 to try and make it home before dark, later I would discover a nail in my rear driver’s side tire later too.
The Blue Ridge Boxster Summit stands as a testament to the enduring appeal of the open road and the camaraderie that grows from shared enthusiasm. It is a celebration of automotive artistry, natural wonder, and human connection—all set in one of America’s most breathtaking regions. For those who seek adventure, friendship, and the pure joy of driving, the BRBS is more than an event, it is an invitation to be part of something truly special without the overwhelming nature of larger similar events.
BRBS 2026 is tentatively scheduled for May 28-31, 2026, again at the wonderful Little Switzerland Inn in North Carolina. https://brbs.org/
For the 19th consecutive year, the Chesapeake Region Crab Feast, sponsored by Porsche Silver Spring, will be held at Kemptown Park in Monrovia, MD on Saturday, August 23rd- rain or shine! Bring your appetite and your Porsche for a wonderful, relaxing outing with friends and family.
There will be tons of crab, shrimp, burgers, dogs and drinks that the Region will provide - not to mention tables of side dishes and desserts that you will provide. Lighthouse Seafood of New Market will once again be steaming our crabs and jumbo shrimp. We’ll have two pavilions at Kemptown Park, with reserved parking, and we have been assured the lovely breezes that have graced the event in the past will be returning for the 18th repeat of this event! A large playground will keep your young Porsche enthusiasts occupied and a real, honest-to-goodness bathroom with running water will appeal to the most persnickety of crab feast clean freaks.
One of the fun traditions of the Crab Feast is our noncompetitive car show where cleanliness and condition have never mattered for cars to receive the attention of the judges. It’s all tongue and cheek- the awards are always fun and unpredictable, and will be based on your Porsche’s unique curb appeal.
This year’s event is once again scheduled on its traditional date the weekend before Labor Day.
When Saturday, August 23r
Meeting time 3 00p
End of social 7 00p
Meeting Point Kemptown Park, 3456 Kemptown Church Rd, Monrovia, MD 2117
Parking Large lot next to the pavilions reserved for CHS only; Porsches have priority parking
Regis ra ion is open OW and closes Augus 20 h.
Seating is limited to 125 people (you will be placed on the waitlist if the limit is met but may be contacted should anyone cancel and there is availability).
Cost
$45 per adult (limit 4 per registration), $20 children aged 13-17 years old, free children 12 years old and unde
This includes AYCE Crabs and Jumbo shrimp, burgers, dogs, soft drinks, beer, seltzers, bottled water, and everything else for an awesome Crabfeast! Bring your "Crabby" name badges from previous years, or we will make you one What you bring Your Porsche! And a side dish, salad, or dessert option available on registration, but is first come first serve; if there is a disproportionate amount of one dish, later registrants will be asked to bring a different dish. Please remember to bring serving utensils
The entry list and count will only show primary registrant's name for each additional attendee which reflects the total registrant count. Don't wait too long to register!
Questions? Contact the registrar, Ellen Beck by clicking the "Contact" button
If you have already registered and need help to cancel your registration, efe to this link fo detailed inst uctions
For cancellations after the August 20th registration close date, refunds will be given only if your registration can be filled by someone on the wait list.
To preview and register for upcoming social events, visit the Monthly Socials page on PCACHS.org https:// pcachs.org/monthly-social/
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Sponsored by Porsche Hunt Valley REGISTER HERE
The Chesapeake Region invites you to attend the 56th Annual Chesapeake Challenge! This event has something for EVERY Porsche driver and enthusiast. People get together to look at and show their Porsches while having a fun-filled day of activities, good food, and great company! If only your morning is free, during the morning Concours event we welcome PCA members and their guests to view the cars and socialize.
For over 50 years, Chesapeake Region has invited its members and friends to celebrate the annual Chesapeake Challenge – the oldest running multievent weekend in PCA history. The Challenge quickly became popular among Mid-Atlantic owners, and attendance grew to well over a hundred cars in the ensuing years. The Challenge has moved around Maryland throughout its history.
The 56th Chesapeake Challenge - Saturday, September 20th
There will be a continental breakfast (fruit, donuts and coffee), Concours, Lunch, Gimmick Rally, Tech Quiz, Cocktail and appetizer hour, and Awards Dinner.
This year’s event will be held entirely at Frey's Brewery in Mt Airy, Maryland.
There will be a continental breakfast (fruit, donuts and coffee) in the morning.
CONCOURS - The day will open with a Concours d’Elegance with cars grouped into Full Concours, Street/Prepared Concours, and Display Only. In addition to the standard class awards, Full Concours cars will compete for the coveted Knowlton P. Long / Lufthansa Trophy, while Street/Prepared cars will compete for the Chesapeake Cup award. All Concours cars, including the Display Class, will compete for People’s Choice award.
BREAKFAST - A light breakfast and coffee will be served.
LUNCH - A lunch will be served.
GIMMICK RALLY - After lunch, a Gimmick Rally will be held featuring a scenic and delightful route created by Rich Ehrlich, made even more enjoyable and satisfying by clever gimmicks. Individual 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place trophies will be awarded to the top-performing drivers and navigators.
TECH QUIZ - Upon your return, we will participate in a Tech quiz prepared by our illustrious Tech Team, testing your Porsche knowledge. The quiz is intended to be FUN and a learning experience. It is multiple choice, so anyone is likely to win! All attendees are encouraged to participate in the Tech Quiz. Even the best multiple-choice guessers have been known to win a trophy or two!
DINNER - The final event of the day is the Awards Dinner. Following dinner, we will have the awards ceremony.
will be a silent auction of Porsche / car enthusiast items held throughout the day to raise money for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Carroll County. The Boys & Girls Clubs of Carroll County's mission is "To enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to realize their full potential as productive, responsible and caring citizen." When you register please sign up to donate items to be auctioned off the charity. Be ready to bid on the many terrific items available at the auction table to support the Boys & Girls Clubs of Carroll County! You may learn more about this worthwhile charity on their website bgccarrollcounty.org.
Knowlton P. Long / Lufthansa Award - For the attendee that scores the best in all three events, Full Concours, Gimmick Rally, and Tech Quiz, they will be awarded the coveted Knowlton P. Long Award. Their name will be placed on the trophy, and they will receive an elite take-home trophy in honor of their accomplishment! Chesapeake Cup Award - For the attendee that scores the best in all three events, Street/Prepared Concours, Gimmick Rally, and Tech Quiz, they will be awarded the Chesapeake Cup Award. They will receive a takehome trophy in honor of their accomplishment!
So come and join us for a fun-filled day of Porsches and people. All of your favorite cars and friends will be there, and so should you!
It’s not just the cars, it’s the people.
WHEN Saturday, September 20, 2025, Event SignIn Table to open at 7 30 A WHERE Frey's Brewery, 8601 Mapleville Road, Mt Airy, MD 2177
Schedule
7 30 AM -- Event opens for sign-in, continental breakfast & Concours Preparatio
9 00 - 11 00 -- Concours judging Noon - 1 00 -- Lunc
1 00 - 4 00 -- Gimmick Rally
4 00 - 4 30 -- Tech Quiz
4 00 - 5 00 – Cocktails and Appetizer
5 00 - 7 00 PM -- Dinner & Awards Banquet
COST 10/PERSON - Morning only optio
Your fee is good for viewing the cars on display during the Concours event and continental breakfast
MotorsporReg charges a 2 booking fee for every registration (not for every person). Minors are free.
COST 75/PERSON - Chesapeake Challenge
Competitio
Your fee is good for Concours event in the morning, Gimmick Rally, Tech Quiz, Commemorative swag, breakfast, lunch and dinner per person
MotorsportReg charges a 2 booking fee for every registration (not for every person)
COST 30/SHIRT - Chesapeake Challenge 56 logo shir
Registration on o orspor reg.com closes at midnight on September 1
There will be a limit of 100 attendee
Please fill out ALL sections of the event registratio Speedwaiver https:// pcachesapeake.speedwaiver.com/jzfip
QUESTIONS Please feel free to contact Ches pe keCh llenge@pc chs.org
by James B Beavan III
A Successful Club Requires Volunteers – Can We Count On You?
As had been frequently said around the PCA world “It’s not just the cars - it is the people”. To run a successful club the region relies on a robust group of volunteers to steer it along. Part of that active group of volunteers is the Executive Committee Board that oversees the club activities, works with the various committees and interfaces with Zone and National level leadership teams at the highest level.
Chesapeake’s Executive Committee Board serves a 2year term, and the next round of elections is due to take place early this fall with the new Board taking over in January 2026.
If you have an interest in becoming a member of the Executive Committee and influencing the future direction, then now is the time to let your voice be heard.
Anyone interested in possibly putting their name into the ring and running for one of the EC positions; President, Vice President, Treasurer or Secretary, or just interested in more information can reach out to me at publicity@pcachs.org . Alternately you can always discuss the positions with the current or past Board members to get a feel for what the roles entail.
For your reference, our current President is Steve Buss, Vice President is Mark Miller, Treasurer is Andy Powell and Secretary is Ken Wilmers.
They will make your transition into these vital leadership roles as smooth as possible.
The club is growing, and the number of activities and members is at an all-time high, but volunteers are the key to keeping things on track.
Thanks for considering this opportunity.
James B Beavan III
Chairman, Nominating Committee Chesapeake PCA
Tue, Jul 15, 2025
Sat, Jul 26, 2025
If you haven’t been with your Porsche friends in a while or would like to make new ones, mark your calendars for our evening social dinner event in Columbia.
Rich Erlich highly recommended The Cazbar in Columbia. The cuisine is Turkish! Now, don't fret - it's just another flavor of the Mediterranean palate. Think hummus, baba ganoush, moussaka, falafel; entrees with lamb, beef, chicken, seafood; salads; "kebaps" (Turkish kebobs); entree "Pides" (Turkish pizza.) And desserts to moan about - they are that good. Greg Hartke and Marilyn Bushnell joined us to sample the fare a week ago and we all pronounced the food to be DELICIOUS. Excellent and inventive cocktails were also tasted and earned multiple thumbs up.
Get more info here.
Join us on Saturday, July 26th, for our longawaited return to Bonkey’s in Whiteford, Maryland. This tour is the creation of Guest Tour Master and PCA Chesapeake’s Vice-President Mark Miller and features some of the best backroads you can find in Carroll, Baltimore, and Harford County. Of course, the tour will end at Bonkey’s where we will enjoy some delicious ice cream.
About Bonkey’s Bonkey’s is a small family-run business with several locations in Maryland, Delaware, and Pennsylvania. It offers a wide assortment of homemade flavors, as well as a large selection of toppings, so you can create your perfect ice cream treat. More information can be found here: https://www.bonkeys.com/.
Get more info here.
Sat, Jul 26, 2025
Aug 9, 2025
Porsche Owings Mills is excited to announce our participation in the Porsche Restoration Challenge 2025!
On April 19th our valued sponsor, Porsche Owings Mills, showcased to our members a special one-owner 1999 Carrera Coupe, finished in Mirage Metallic with Savanna Beige leather interior to compete in the 2025 Porsche Restoration Challenge. Their goal is to reduce weight, enhance aerodynamics, and boost engine performance, creating the ultimate driver's 996 into our vision of the "996 Club Sport." Currently the car is in the body shop getting outfitted and should be ready for the paint shop in the next few weeks. Color TBA. We look forward to seeing you at the Reveal!
Get more info here.
Join us for a special tour on the Eastern Shore of Maryland with a route created by Guest Tour Master Tom Divilio. Enjoy a tour of some of the better roads of Dorchester County, including driving through picturesque Blackwater Wildlife Refuge and see some of Maryland’s oldest and most remote farms. We will end at the Cambridge-Dorchester Regional Airport for the 2025 edition of the Wags, Wings & Wheels fundraising event for Baywater Animal Rescue.
Once at the airport, you will be able to enjoy not only a range of food and craft vendors but also get to see an aircraft display featuring antique, modern and some experimental aircraft, and a car show. We will be part of the car show. Live music will be on site.
Get more info here.
Well, I wasn't able to get up to Turf Valley for our visit to Mad Chef Kitchen in June, but I heard it was a great time with excellent food and service. I was really looking forward to enjoying dinner there with my favorite people, but I had some "work stuff" that took precedence. Many thanks to co-chair Randy and great friend Marilyn Bushnell for making sure all went well during the evening. And thanks much to Marilyn and Gregg Hartke who joined us for the reconnaissance mission! Just so you know, we do try to visit each new restaurant before we decide to present it to our Leadership for concurrence. As Steve Buss has taught us, we're to look for a nice spot that will take 50+ people, couples checks mandatory and good parking (even for the GT3s or GT4s.) So when you're out and about and find a restaurant that has all of those qualities, please do let us know. - P.S. We think delicious food is a high priority as well.
words by Stephanie Reuer
Next up on July 15th, we have a real treat - The Cazbar in Columbia! Turkish (Mediterranean) food in a unique, fun atmosphere. The food is so flavorful and authentic. I'm not sure how you feel, but I have a real challenge finding dishes at restaurants these days that have, well, any flavor. The reason we chose Cazbar is because it's a favorite of Tour Master Rich Erlich and, after visiting there, we understand why. I'm looking forward to also grabbing some Dubai chocolate on the way out. Ridiculously delicious!
The Cazbar has an exceptionally deep menu, making it slightly challenging to serve large groups.
To ensure prompt service, the menu will be "prix fixe" over four courses, which a mixed meze plate (hummus, baba ganoush, Ezme, Patlican, Saksuka and Haydari) for each table to share, a second individual appetizer course (calamari, falafel with hummus and sigara borek), an individual entree course featuring five of their best-loved dishes and a light dessert course.
The meal also include non-alcoholic beverages. Each meal is $69 plus tax and 20% gratuity. Each person will receive a check for the same amount - couples can simply present one card (or cash) for two dinners.
Before you leave the restaurant, check out their bakery and take home some decadent desserts. If any of you have had Dubai chocolate or are curious about it, please know that Marilyn and I sacrificed our diets to make sure we tried it. Oh my goodness, SO worth it! Melt in your mouth chocolate filled with a delicious pistachio creme incoporating tiny bits of phyllo for a bit of crunch. Amazing - and a very good value considering what this "au courant" trend is selling for elsewhere.
And, um, please, keep the "Greek" comparisons out of conversation! IYKYK!!
TUESDAY, August 12, 2025
On August 12, we will be visiting The Farmhouse in Gambrills. They seek to provide an experience that is "Fresh. Local. Unforgettable." The menu is extensive, and the pricing is excellent. The concept is "farm-to-fork" to ensure that the freshest and most flavorful ingredients come from those who are dedicated to their craft, and the land they cultivate. This is another terrific restaurant by the Titan Group, of which member Steve Schuh is an owner. He's again giving us awesome support for our visit to The Farmhouse, and I am absolutely certain you will enjoy yourself. The next time you see Steve, please thank him for all of his efforts on our behalf.
Finally, we have decided to return to Loonasea in Essex on September 16th - when the weather should be lovely. Everyone that came to the last dinner at Loonasea, which was spearheaded by Rob Carter, had an excellent experience. Several people commented that they'd like to return as a group when we could enjoy the water view, so we are making sure we do so. The restaurant is part of a marina complex, so if you'd like to arrive by boat, that's an option!
Thanks,
Stephanie & Randy Social Co-Chairs
The Chesapeake Region Tour and Rally Committee will be hosting many events this year, including some old favorites and some brand-new tours. Registration will open several weeks in advance and will be announced via email, www.pcachs.org, The Porsche Patter, and www.motorsportreg.com.
March 22 Travel Back to Baltimore Horse Country
March 23 Travel Back to Baltimore Horse Country
April 5 Tour Lead, Sweep, and Development Academy at Porsche Silver Spring
May 3 Drive to the Porsche Swap Meet
May 10 Safeway to the Bay, Guest Tour master Hank Lucas
May 18 Poker Rally, Guest Tour master Marsha Buss
June 1 Just Retired, Let’s Drive Route 26
June 19 Weekday Wander #1
June 22 Old Mill Roads Tour, Guest Tour master Steve Graham
July 10 Weekday Wander #2
July 20 All About the Speed Rally by Guest Rally masters Craig and Linda Davidson
July 26 Return to Bonkey’s, Guest Tour master Mark Miller
Aug 9 Wings, Wags, and Wheels, in Cambridge, MD, Guest Tour master Tom Divillo
Aug 24 Off-Road Tour, Guest Tour master Jim Hemig
Sept 20 Chesapeake Challenge 56 Gimmick Rally
Oct 11 Allegheny Mountains Fall Colors, Guest Tour master Ron Farb
Nov 8 Severn Run to the Old Stein, Guest Tour master Mark Richberg
Dec 6 Kindertime/Linda’s Legacy
*Please note that all dates and events are tentative and may be changed. Send questions to tour@pcachs.org. – Tour & Rally Committee
I retired on May 31st after more than 30 years of service in the US Army and the Metropolitan Police Department in Washington, DC. What better way to celebrate than a tour of one of the best driving roads you can find, Route 26 in PA?
The original intent was to re-run the first tour I created back in 2022, and drive Route 26 going both north and south, ending in Little Orleans, MD. But Marsha Buss had the brilliant idea to reach out to the Mercersburg Inn in Mercersburg, PA, and arranged a special deal on the rooms. So, the end of the route had to be adjusted to Breezewood, PA.
After coordinating for lunch at Jimmy Joy's Log Cabin Inn in Hancock, MD, it was simple to make sure the route for the first stage was still usable. But the change to ending in Breezewood meant that the route for the second stage had to change. When I told Kathy that we were not going to take the underpass for the PA Turnpike in Everett, PA, I got the “look.” We all know what that means. Exactly, we drove through that underpass. Which was good, because it turned what would have been a very awkward right turn onto Winding Ridge Rd, into a far simpler left turn. And it also means that you can get an awesome photo of the car in front of you in the tunnel.
After finishing the route, it was tested by both Rob Carter and Jessie Sanchez, who had some valuable input on the route. I must give a special thanks to Rob, for finding a much better spot to end the tour than I originally planned.
June 1st finally arrived, and a total of 43 cars and 72 people staged in five groups at our starting point. I can’t thank Steve Wood, Mark Miller, Andy Powell, and Rob Carter for leading a flight, and to Jessie, Bob Bank, and our other sweepers for their help. I could not do these tours without their support. For the record, the red car of choice for this tour was my 2003 911 Turbo in Orient Red Metallic, which made its tour (not rally) debut!
The first leg went off without a hitch, even the turn from MD-494 onto Dry Run Road in Clear Spring, MD (turn #18 if you are keeping score). Lunch at Jimmy Joy’s was great as usually. Although Jimmy Joy’s had an unexpected lunch rush, and the parking lot was far fuller than any of us would have expected. However, a little ingenuity and some parking on the road got everyone parked and inside for lunch.
Route 26 is a fabulous road, and part of what makes it so great is that unlike Tail of the Dragon, or Back of the Dragon, the road is relatively unknown and does not have a lot of traffic on it.
After the tour ended, those of us staying at the Mercersburg Inn headed over. In fact, every room in the inn was occupied by a Chesapeake member, and we enjoyed a wonderful dinner. Breakfast the next morning was just as good. While Steve and Marsha Buss could not join us on this tour, they were certainly missed, and I appreciate Marsha’s brilliant idea for the night at the Inn and special dinner.
But is that all the tours Chesapeake can host? Of course not. We have several more great tours coming up:
On July 10th, we have the second Weekday Wander Tour where we will head to Keyes Creamery.
July 20th is the All About the Speed Rally. This rally, made by Craig and Linda Davidson is not only a terrific route, but is another of one of the most fun types of gimmick rallies, a speed limit sign rally. This is a fun, easy to do rally that requires no special equipment or knowledge.
More ice cream, you say? In July, we will return to Bonkey’s and Mark Miller’s spectacular route to get there.
Then, on August 9th, we make a special trip to the Eastern Shore to visit the Wings, Wags & Wheels fundraising event for the Baywater Animal Rescue at the Cambridge-Dorchester Regional Airport. Not only does this event support Baywater Animal Rescue, but it will also feature fun and entertainment for the whole family, including your pets. Look for the announcement elsewhere in this month’s Patter.
I have been using an app called Scenic to plan and run tour routes for the past several years. And many members of the region use it to help them Scenic has had its ups and downs, the new version is working well, and they have started beta testing an Android version of the app.
Also, I am now part of a work group started by the PCA National Tour Chair to identify and develop a customized navigation app supported by PCA for the regions to use. We are in the very early stages of this process, so we have not accomplished much, yet.
One of the issues that has presented itself in Scenic is that sometimes, when using Scenic, the route will seemingly randomly recalculate the route, taking the driver off-course.
After speaking with the Guido, the creator of Scenic, he suggested the following settings for Scenic: First, open Scenic and select the menu. After opening the menu, go to Settings. (photo 1)
Open Finetuning (photo 2) and select Route recalculation parameters. (photo 3)
Then, adjust Threshold distance to 35 meters and Threshold time to 3 seconds. (photo 4)
This should minimize the number of recalculations Scenic will do while navigating a route. Since I have changed these settings, and combined with the newest version of Scenic, I have had no issues with unwanted recalculations.
If you are an Android user, there are some options for you to use, even though Scenic is not yet available. One of the options provided by Scenic is to download the gpx file. This gpx file then can be used with several navigation apps that can be found in the Android store but cannot be used to live navigate in Google Maps.
Some of the suggested apps are Osmand, Locus, as well as a few other in the Play Store. Now, I am an iPhone user, so I do not have a way to test any of these options, but someone is an Android user and is willing to help, please let me know. Guido has agreed to give all our members a 50% discount on the first year’s subscription for Scenic.
The code is: PCACHSPK50
To redeem it, go to your profile picture in the side menu and open your profile. Tap “premium status” and you will see "redeem code" at the bottom. Tap that and follow the steps. Note that this sometimes doesn’t work due to an App Store issue.
You can try opening this direct App Store link on your iPhone:
https://apps.apple.com/redeem? ctx=offercodes&id=1089668246&code=PCACHSPK50
Just Retired, Let’s Drive Rt. 26 Tour
PCA-CHS 2025 Tour & Rally Event No. 7 – Sunday, June 1st
Rally
– Thursday, June 19th
Most PCA events are occour either over the weekend or in the evening, as this allows the maximum number of people the opportunity to attend the event. But many PCA members are retired, have a flexible schedule, or work differing hours. To take adavantage of this group, I decided that once I retired, I would start running small, mid-week tours to allow an extra opportunity for people to particpate.
Sticking with the concept of either running favorite tours from the past, or going to places unsuitbale for a regular tour, this Weekday Wander brought back a popular route from a previous tour.
Seventeen cars and twenty seven people lined up at Porsche Hunt Valley for the start of the tour after our participant’s meeting. I want to give Steve Postol a special “thank you” for hosting our start line.
Using only two groups, we drove some of the better roads in Baltimore County and ended with a lunch at the Manor Tavern in Monkton, MD.
The next Weekday Wander will be on July 10, 2025, and we will go to Keyes Creamery in Churchville, MD. For this tour, as long as there are sufficent lead drivers, more cars will be able to participate than normal. So, sign up for this tour at msreg.com/weekday-wander-2.
I was thinking that for the Fall Weekday Wander, we would meet at Jimmy Joy’s Jimmy Joy's Log Cabin Inn in Hancock, MD, for lunch sometime in September. Then we would run Route 26 in both directions. Thoughts?
If you have an idea for a tour, whether a regular tour or a Weekday Wander, let me know.
Old Mill Roads tour PCA-CHS 2025 Tour & Rally Event No. 9 - Sunday, June 22nd
The second edition of the Weekday Wander will be held on Thursday, July 10th. For this tour, we will drive a route created by Steve Graham that will end with one of the more popular destinations for a Chesapeake tour, Keyes Creamery for some excellent ice cream. The route will take us through some of Baltimore and Harford counties’ most delightful country roads and lanes.
While this tour will initially be limited to 20 cars, the capacity may be expanded depending on the availability of lead drivers. Therefore, you should register even if you are placed on the waitlist.
About Keyes Creamery:
Keyes Creamery is a small family-run business in Aberdeen producing high quality cheese and ice cream from their own herd of grass-fed cows. In addition to offering hand-dipped ice cream onsite, cheese and ice cream may be purchased to go (just bring an appropriate cooler). Credit cards are accepted, except for American Express. Restroom facilities are not available at the creamery; only a “spot a pot” is available on-site. More information can be found here; https:// keyescreamery.com/
When: Thursday, July 10th, 12:30 pm
Where: The Hunt Valley, MD address will be sent to confirmed registrants by July 9th Participant’s Meeting: 12:45 pm Departure: First cars off at 1:00 pm Driving time and distance: approximately 2 hours and 70 miles total
Destination: Keyes Creamery, 349 Hopewell Road, Havre de Grace, MD 21078
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 weatherrelated or other reasons.
Registration will open soon and will end on July 7th at 1:00 pm.
To register, log on to your account at Motorsport.reg: https://www.motorsportreg.com/ events/weekday-wander-2-sparks-assemblypoint-pca-chesapeake-248795
Join us on Saturday, July 26th, for our longawaited return to Bonkey’s in Whiteford, Maryland. This tour is the creation of Guest Tour Master and PCA Chesapeake’s Vice-President Mark Miller and features some of the best backroads you can find in Carroll, Baltimore, and Harford County. Of course, the tour will end at Bonkey’s where we will enjoy some delicious ice cream.
About Bonkey’s
Bonkey’s is a small family-run business with several locations in Maryland, Delaware, and Pennsylvania. It offers a wide assortment of homemade flavors, as well as a large selection of toppings, so you can create your perfect ice cream treat. More information can be found here: https:// www.bonkeys.com/.
Pre-Tour Lunch (Optional)
We will have an optional pre-tour lunch starting at 12:30 pm at Cinco De Mayo-Hampstead, 721 Hanover Pike, Hampstead, MD, 21074. They are a family run restaurant that has grown so popular that they now have eight locations. Their food is reasonably priced and is yummy. You will be responsible for paying your own bill. More information on Cinco De Mayo can be found here; https://www.cincodemayorest.com/.
Please be aware that the capacity limit for this lunch is smaller than that for the tour. There are also other nearby restaurants in the same shopping center, including Genova's.
Assembly Point: The Upperco, MD, address will be sent to confirmed registrants by July 25th When: Saturday, July 26th at 2:00 PM Driver’s Meeting: 2:15 PM
Departure: First cars off at 2:30 PM
Destination: Bonkey’s Ice Cream, 1502 Main Street, Whiteford, MD 21160
Distance: 60 miles
ETA: Approximately 90 minutes
REGISTER HERE
Join us for a special tour on the Eastern Shore of Maryland with a route created by Guest Tour Master Tom Divilio. Enjoy a tour of some of the better roads of Dorchester County, including driving through picturesque Blackwater Wildlife Refuge and see some of Maryland’s oldest and most remote farms. We will end at the CambridgeDorchester Regional Airport for the 2025 edition of the Wags, Wings & Wheels fundraising event for Baywater Animal Rescue. Optional hotel information is below.
Once at the airport, you will be able to enjoy not only a range of food and craft vendors but also get to see an aircraft display featuring antique, modern and some experimental aircraft, and a car show. We will be part of the car show. Live music will be on site. The event is still evolving as of this writing and could include a chance to take a ride in an open cockpit biplane as well as an opportunity to have your car photographed with an airplane. When we arrive at the airport, we will join the car show display and be free to enjoy this big party.
This event is pet-friendly, and there will be opportunities to adopt a new pet. Think of this as a very large outdoor lawn party.
We will not be charged for parking. The Wags, Wings and Wheels event is a fundraiser for Baywater Animal Rescue, the Eastern Shore’s leading no-kill animal welfare organization. Baywater has been a safe place for homeless companion animals since 1947 and is totally dependent on donations as it receives no government funding. Your registration fee will go to Baywater. Additional donations are encouraged and tax deductible.
To donate directly, or purchase items from their wish list for donation, please see their website; https://www.baywateranimalrescue.org/
When: Saturday, August 9th, 9:00 am Where: The Cambridge, MD address will be sent to confirmed registrants by August 8th
Participant’s Meeting: 8:30 am
Departure: First cars off at 9:00 am Driving time and distance: approximately 1 1/2 hours and 67 miles total
Destination: Cambridge-Dorchester Regional Airport, 5263 Bucktown Rd, Cambridge, MD 21613
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 weatherrelated or other reasons.
For those who would rather spend Friday (or Saturday) night closer to the start of the tour, we have made special arrangements with Hyatt in Cambridge, MD for several rooms at a special rate of $289 plus tax for the night. To reserve a room, contact the Hyatt directly at (410) 901-6323, and ask for the PCA rate.
QUESTIONS: Please send questions to Rich Ehrlich, Tour & Rally Committee, at tour@pcachs.org.
To preview and register for upcoming Tours, visit the Tour & Rally page on PCACHS.org: https:// pcachs.org/tour-and-rally/
Porsche 911 (991) Sport Classic Wheels with Continental DWS 06 Plus tires.
Will fit a 991 (wide body rear offset)
Asking $3500
Email: jsanchez6160@gmail.com
While it’s been cool for the races we’ve held so far this year, CHS PCA Autocross #3 on Saturday May 17th was warm without being strikingly hot. Quite a nice day for racing, actually, because the warmer temps meant better grip, yet it wasn’t so warm as to be tough on those of us spending the day outside.
In a final change to our trailer logistics (it’s been quite an odyssey…), Mark and I had driven up to the storage facility in Aberdeen the Tuesday before the race and moved the trailer to a new parking spot into which it would be much easier to maneuver the trailer. Sounds trivial, but this was actually important. Our trailer is quite large (it’s the largest and best of any of the local AX clubs) and getting that puppy where it needs to go is not a task for the faint of heart. I might add that I include myself in the “faint of heart” crowd because there’s no way I could get that trailer into the available space in any sort of reasonable time frame. Co-chair Mark Hubley is amazingly good at it so I’m utterly willing to leave anything related to moving the trailer to him. He’s used to bigger vehicles and hauls trailers routinely, whereas I only drive smaller vehicles like Porsches and my MINI JCW.
The temperature was mid-60’s F when I arrived at Ripken Stadium about 4:45 AM, cloudy, still, and a bit humid. The whole team was there by 5:00 AM and we got to work immediately. We’re a welloiled machine by now and with everyone knowing
words by Greg Hartke
what needs to be done, we hopped right to it. Some light rain came through between 7:00 and 8:00 AM, but that was actually a signal for improving weather. The light rain was caused by a weak front passage and afterwards, the Sun came out, a little breeze came up, the dew point dropped, and it was quite pleasant. Good racing conditions!
I knew attendance would be down at this race because we were competing against an SCCA ProSOLO race at Northwest Field in Landover (a very popular event with the local AX crowd) as well as another AX at Summit Point by (IIRC) the Mercedes Benz Club. Even so, we did fine with 79 initial registrations. After some early and lastminute cancellations, we wound up with 64 Confirmed for the race.
As soon as the team had finished building the course, Mark and I went out for the test runs to check for flow, safety, and to make sure there were sufficient navigational aids (i.e., pointer cones) where they were needed to help the drivers stay on course. We actually spent a fair amount of time on this. There was one section of the course that had to be changed because an unexpected dip in the pavement at just the wrong location would have upset the balance of a car at just the wrong time in a fast corner and we certainly didn’t want to have that. Things like this crop up when we build an AX course, but we always find a way to work around them.
The course was quite fast and flowing, and the drivers loved it. I came hard out of the starting gate and rolled on the throttle even harder as I was coming out of that first left-hander that leads to the oblong in the upper right corner of the map. If you set up your line properly, that little jog up the left side of the oblong isn’t even in play and you can stay on full throttle all the way up to the tight right-hander in the upper right corner. The key with the approach to this corner is to aim the car to the left of the first cone so you can backside it to get the car pointed properly, allowing you to roll on throttle as early as possible on exit without pushing too wide. That was one of those corners where you needed to be looking out the passenger side window to be looking ahead properly so you could drive through the corner to get on line for the next element, in this case the right that takes you down the straight side of the oblong.
Coming along the straight side of the oblong, I was at full throttle heading downhill to the sharp righthander below and to the left of Worker Station 1 (WS1). Again, I wanted to aim a little left to backside that entry cone and take that section as a fast sweeper. You had to be wary here because it’s off-camber and if you’re not careful, it’s easy to push too wide and lose lots of time. (I did this once and even hit a pointer cone.) I backsided the cone at the entry of the corner that send me back up the oblong and again was at full throttle, ripping up to the sharp right-hander in the top left corner. Same entry as before, but this time I turned it in a little harder on exit to get down the right side to set the car up for the sharp left that sends you around WS3. Again, I had to look well ahead here to get the car where it needed to be through the corner.
The early portion of that big sweeper around WS3 is off-camber, so I had to work hard to keep from pushing wide through the sweeper. Again, it’s a corner where you really have to turn your head and be looking well ahead or you’ll never get on the proper exit line. I really had to make sure I backsided the exit cone here so I could get on line to the left of the entry to the sharp right-hander below WS2 to enable a late apex through that corner. This was an area I drove poorly throughout the day – I never aimed far enough left here and lost considerable time at this sharp corner.
I rolled on full throttle for the short run down to the bottom right corner of the course where was a lot of latitude to carry plenty of speed around that corner and get on line for the diagonal running between WS4 and WS5. That diagonal was downhill, full throttle, and very fast. A proper entry to the penultimate corner (above WS5) required that you aim right and backside the entry cone. Again, I didn’t get this consistently right, so lost time on this corner on several of my runs. If you do this properly, you can carry a surprising amount of speed into the last corner, rotate the car and keep just the right amount of speed through the last corner that you just sneak into the stop box on the left side.
This was a long course, but we could safely get a second car on-course pretty quickly, so the heats proceeded very quickly. First car was off at 9:28 AM (against a nominal 9:30 start time) and we finished at 2:49 PM with everyone getting 8 runs. Interestingly, there were very few cone hits and off-course calls with this course, which I guess is not too surprising with such a fast, flowing design.
This was my first outing since the latest mod to my car (a 2014 Cayman S). To recap, I’ve had a Softronic tune installed, stiffer sway bars, an autocross alignment (of course), and now an OSGiken LSD (limited-slip differential), all riding on my usual Bridgestone RE-71RS tires (245/40R19 and 285/35R19) with Forge One wheels. My car does not have PTV, the Porsche electronic LSD, and X73 suspension, so I did these mods to try to make up ground on some of my competitors. The car certainly is stiffer and handles better for AX and the LSD really helps me to put power down in the corners. ‘Tis a pity I really didn’t drive particularly well at this race, but there’s plenty of racing ahead!
As you would expect, the drivers were quite happy with 8 runs for the day while still getting done at a reasonable time. AX Team Member Phong Nguyen quickly assembled the results after the event and the top 10 placing Porsches for AX#3 were:
1. 1st overall, 1st in Class S5 (heat 3), 57.718 sec: Dave Critcher, 2016 GT3
2. 4th overall, 2nd in Class S5 (heat 3), 59.775
sec: Howard Leikin, 2021 718 GTS 4.0
3. 7th overall, 1st in Class S4 (heat 2), 60.414
sec: Dan Ruddick, 2015 Cayman GTS
4. 8th overall, 3rd in Class S5 (heat 3), 60.454
sec: Scott Borden, 2018 GT3 Touring
5. 11th overall, 1st in Class P4 (heat 2), 60.942
sec: Craig Schnelli, 2002 Carrera
6. 13th overall, 1st in Class I (heat 3), 61.091 sec: Phong Nguyen, 2005 Boxster S
7. 14th overall, 2nd in Class S4 (heat 2), 61.373
sec: Mark Hubley, 2015 Cayman S
8. 16th overall, 2nd in Class P4 (heat 2), 61.608
sec: Greg Hartke, 2014 Cayman S
9. 17st overall, 3rd in Class P4 (heat 2), 61.811
sec: Chris Nolan, 2014 Cayman S
10. 19th overall (tie), 1st in Class P3 (heat 1),
62.142 sec: Vu Nguyen, 1999 Carrera
11. 19th overall (tie), 3rd in Class I (heat 3), 62.142
sec: Pinto Soin, 2014 Carrera S
In addition, Dan Mattes was 1st in Class P2, Tom Divilio was 1st in Class P5, Lee Goldberg was 1st in Class S1, Dennis Allen was 1st in Class S2, and Randy Bruscup was 1st in Class S3. Notice that there was a tie for 10th among the Porsches. A tie! That’s amazing! Timing to the thousandth of a second and Vu and Pinto were in a dead heat. I swear that’s the first time I’ve ever seen that happen. Very cool!
BTW, it sure was nice to see PCA National Executive Director Vu Nguyen out racing with us again. Vu loves to come out and race when he can, but he rarely has the time because his professional duties (not to mention family priorities) frequently conflict with his desire to race with us. Thanks for coming out, Vu! Great to see you again! For those of you that don’t know, Vu is quite a good AXer and also an excellent Instructor. I always invite him to instruct at the CHS PCA AX School and he tries to help us out when he can, but he’s not often available.
I had some family and friends at this race, so along with taking out a few other participants who asked to ride with me, I wound up with a passenger on almost every run. I think one of those friends is now looking for a suitable car for AX, so the Taste of Autocross program really does work to get people involved in the hobby!
We had very nice conditions for this race and a good (but not spectacular) turnout. We really had a good time and many of the drivers complimented Mark’s course design. As always, the Team (Mark, Phong, Pinto Soin, John Cho, and Doug Slocum) did a stellar job with all the work that goes on during the event behind-the-scenes. Lisa Gritti continues to spoil us with her spectacular chocolate chip cookies and you know how much we appreciate that little bonus for our hard work!
By the time you read this, AX#4 (Saturday, June 14th) will already be in the books. We’ll be on a bit of a hiatus before AX#5, which will be held on Saturday August 16th (there were no open dates at Ripken during July) and there are still plenty of spots open. Again, the Mercedes Benz Car Club will be holding a race on the same day at Summit Point, which means attendance may be a little lighter than usual at AX#5. If you’d like to get out and tear around like your hair’s on fire at a CHS PCA AX, come on out and take a shot at it with us.
Don’t forget our Taste of Autocross program! If you’d like to come out 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 with one of our Instructors. Those that try it certainly seem to have a great time. Come join us!
Greg Hartke
CHS AX Chair
Flat dish Fuchs forged wheels: 944.362.115 ET52.3-7Jx16
Wheels were on the car when purchased from the previous owner in Minneapolis. The car was used as a daily driver. The wheels had snow tires mounted on them. Apparently it was a blast to drive in the snow. Wheels are straight and have no cracks.
These would be great for mounting track tires.
In the last advertisement I failed to mention that 4 center caps are included.
Selling as a set of 4 for $800.
Contact Jim Foley; jlfoley17@gmail.com
This seminar serves as training for PCA members who will judge concours cars at the Chesapeake Challenge. It is requested that you attend this class if you have not judged before. Attendance is optional for experienced judges who have attended this training event in the last two years.
In this seminar you will learn: - How to correctly fill out a score sheet and what notes you should be making on it - How our points system works for scoring cars - How to be consistent in your evaluation of concours cars
We will discuss the various levels of competition, which areas of cars are judged in each level, how cars are organized into classes, our rules, and the do's and don'ts of being a judge. The day will start in the upstairs conference room. After the classroom session, we will conduct a practice judging session using cars and our score sheets.
- When: August 2, Saturday, 9:30am - 12:30pm - Where: Porsche Silver Spring, 3131 Automobile Blvd, Silver Spring, MD 20904 - Cost: There is no charge for attending this event. Breakfast will be provided.
- Registration now open on Motorsportreg.com and will close at midnight on Thursday, July 31. - This event is limited to 40 participants. One registration can add a guest as needed. - Speed Waiver https:// pcachesapeake.speedwaiver.com/iqfuf
If you need to cancel your registration and need help, refer to this link for detailed instructions.
Please send questions to our Concours committee, Paul Koenigsmark, Phil Andrews and Dan Zadra, at concours@pcachs.org
To preview and register for upcoming tech events, visit our Concours page on https://pcachs.org/ concours/
The final incarnation of Porsche’s 356 debuted in 1963 for the 1964 model year as the 356C. New for ’64 were disc brakes at all four corners and, optionally, the 95horsepower “SC” engine—the most powerful pushrod engine Porsche had produced to date. Radial Pirelli Cinturato tires also became standard, improving handling and road feel. Despite the introduction of the new 911, demand for the lighter, more familiar 356C remained strong, with production peaking in 1964 and North American sales continuing into 1965, marking the final chapter of Porsche’s first production sports car.
This 1964 356C Cabriolet left the factory finished in Togo Brown over a Brown leather interior and featured a Tan soft top along with a Tan removable hardtop, giving the car a pretty cool two-tone look with the top on. The car had been refurbished at some point in its life, possibly in the 1970s based on some sleuthing by commenters. It came with its numbers-matching engine, lots of older service records, and what appears to be an original Brumos Porsche license plate frame— worth its weight in gold.
Over the past twelve months, 356C Cabriolets have averaged $130,229, with a low of $57,000 and a high of $212,800. Our Spotlight car previously sold at Gooding & Company’s Amelia Island sale in March of this year for $126,000 all-in. Given that, estimates for this sale were right in that ballpark, with a range of $110,000– $150,000. However, it went unsold at a final bid of $105,000. Sure, it was an older restoration, but with an interesting color, hardtop, and its original engine, it should have at least met the low estimate.
Chesapeake Region PCA coordinates the purchase of PCA Organizational License Plates issued through the Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA). The PCA License Plate Program promotes the visibility and camaraderie of PCA. PCA Maryland License Plates are prenumbered Organizational Plates, not vanity plates. PCA License Plates are available for all cars, trucks and minivans, but not for motorcycles or trailers.
Cost: The one-time cost for the PCA License Plates is $45.00, which includes the $30.00 MVA fee and a $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.
Get a heavy “gold- plated” Chesapeake Region metal car badge. Each metal car badge comes complete with stainless steel slotted retaining plate, screws, washers and nuts to mount it through your car grille or separate mounting plate.
The cost per metal car badge is $30 or two for $50, inclusive of shipping and handling. To order: Go to www.pcachs.org and use the “STORE” menu from the main page. Click the button and complete the order form page and make your payment.
How To Apply: The only way to apply for PCA Organizational License Plates is to complete the online PCA Maryland License Web Form at https:// pcachs.org/pca-maryland-license-plate/ and submit it electronically. Please click on the above link to learn the details and requirements to apply for PCA License Plates.
Requirements: You must be a PCA Member and the car must be registered in Maryland. The PCA Plates are not limited to Porsches. You can apply for PCA plates for all your cars registered in Maryland!
Get your Chesapeake Region Name Badge!
Go to www.pcachs.org and use the “STORE” menu from the main page. Click the button and complete the order form page. The Name Badge cost is $25, inclusive of shipping and handling.
