Sep-Oct 2025 Der Auspuff

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SANTA BARBARA REGION BOARD OF DIRECTORS

President

STEVE DOLL

sdollres@outlook.com (805) 701-5511

Board Appointees

Advertising

BOB CLARKE bobshighwaygarage@gmail.com

DER AUSPUFF

PCA SANTA BARBARA REGION’S AWARD-WINNING BIMONTHLY MAGAZINE

Editor

ANDRES BERGSNEIDER editor.pcasbr@outlook.com

Advertising Director

BOB CLARKE bobshighwaygarage@gmail.com

Contributors

LISA COHEN

STEVE GELDMAN

LORRAINE GRAY

RACHEL JOHNSON

SUE KINSLING

NICK LIAKAS

LIONEL NEFF

DOREEN PANKOW

DENNIS POWER

DOREEN SHINN

TOM SUTPHEN

Printing

MICHAEL DUNWELL

SIR SPEEDY PRINTING 1161 Calle Suerte, Suite E Camarillo, CA 93012 (805) 484-7999

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The deadline for submission of ad copy is the first of the month preceding the month of publication.

Please support our advertisers: we welcome commercial ads in Der Auspuff. They help support our club and we encourage you to make your first call to those who help us enjoy our great hobby. Let them know you saw their ad in Der Auspuff. We also encourage you to promote your own business by becoming an advertiser yourself. For information, please contact: Bob Clarke, (805) 200-6596 or bobshighwaygarage@gmail.com.

Der Auspuff, which translates as “the exhaust,” is the official publication of the Santa Barbara Region, Porsche Club of America. Chartered regions of PCA are granted permission to reprint any material herein provided full credit is given to the author and Der Auspuff (with the exception of copyrighted material). Any statement appearing in Der Auspuff is that of the author and does not constitute an opinion of the Porsche Club of America, the Santa Barbara Region, its Board or Appointees, the Der Auspuff Editor, or its staff. The Editor reserves the right to edit all material submitted for publication. Deadline for submittal of material to be considered for Der Auspuff is the first of the month preceding the month of publication.

Santa Barbara Region • Porsche Club of America

2025 CALENDAR OF EVENTS*

Sat 9/6

Wed 9/10

Sat 9/13

Wed 9/16-27

Sat 9/20 Sat 9/27

Sat 10/4

Sat 10/11

Sun 10/12

Mon 10/13

Thu 10/23

Fri 10/24-26

Sat 11/1

Sat 11/8

Sat 12/6

Sun/12/7

Sat 12/13

Camarillo Cars & Coffee

Porsche Ladies: Getty Villa in Malibu

Santa Barbara Cars & Coffee

Trefen D'Lux Dolomite plus Euro Alps Tour

Backroads Drive and Lunch at Boccali's Italian Restaurant, Ojai Concours Tutorial

Camarillo Cars & Coffee

Santa Barbara Cars & Coffee Concours d'Elegance

Driver's Education Course - Street of Willow RUF: Guide Dogs of America in Sylmar Cambria Weekend

Camarillo Cars & Coffee

Santa Barbara Cars & Coffee

Camarillo Cars & Coffee

Annual Holiday Lunch

Santa Barbara Cars & Coffee

* As of September 2025 and subject to change

CARS & COFFEE LOCATIONS, 8:00-9:30 A.M.

Camarillo: meets the first Saturday of each month in the parking lot of Camarillo Outlets Mall, near Loru’s Cafe – 630 Ventura Blvd.

Santa Barbara: meets the second Saturday of each month in the Leadbetter Beach parking lot near the Shoreline Beach Cafe – 801 Shoreline Dr.

Find all of SBR’s posted events on MotorsportReg. Visit pcasb.motorsportreg.com. It’s an easy way for members to see everything in one place, and just click on the individual events to get to the specific page.

THE PRESIDENT’S COLUMN

Wow, it’s September already! Caroline and I just returned from a couple of days at Monterey Car Week. We stayed with other club members at Asilomar, which kept us away from the biggest crowds.

Werks Reunion on Friday did not disappoint. For a Porsche enthusiast, the excitement is like Disneyland for kids. Every model, year, and color was on display, parked across the golf course by model. Porsche even brought a sample of the 70th Anniversary edition, a beautiful blue 911T. About 3,500 PCA members, myself included, entered for a chance to buy one. Only 70 will be built, and I heard that one of them is going to a member of our own Club.

After Werks, we visited the Mecum auction, which was conveniently nearby. Mecum was a blast because of the huge variety of cars on display, both before and after they went across the auction block.

That evening, we headed to Carmel for a delicious Italian dinner at Little Napoli’s, arranged by your Activities Chair, Lionel Neff. Once again, the streets were filled with exotic cars at every turn.

Saturday was all about Laguna Seca with the historic races, paddock cruising, and more people watching. Zak Brown, of F1 fame, drove in three races. I learned that he spent some of his early years driving at Jim Hall Kart Racing in Ventura. We made the hike up to the Corkscrew for its iconic view of the track, then hit the road for a quick four-and-a-half-hour drive home with minimal traffic.

Recently, I was on the annual Porsche Club of America Presidents call with 115 other Region Presidents from across the country. PCA asked all Regions to celebrate the 70th anniversary on September 13. Our Region will take part with a drive after our Santa Barbara Cars & Coffee. The very first PCA meeting 70 years ago had only 12 members. Today PCA has grown to 165,000 members. During the call, our own Past President, Rod Hersberger, was recognized for his service on the National Audit

Committee. No, he wasn’t one of the original 12! Thank you, Rod, for your continued contributions.

Looking ahead, Porsche Santa Barbara has invited us to a special evening called Heritage and Horsepower, featuring displays of 911s from across the generations. The event will take place on September 20, from 6 to 9 pm. Please RSVP when you receive the email from our Club Secretary, Doreen Shinn. Be careful, it just might tempt you into buying another 911—old or new!

Thanks to the Board and volunteers for all you do. Keep an eye out for details on the upcoming Board Elections. Please consider getting involved, and remember to support our sponsors.

—President Steve

STEVE DOLL

FROM THE EDITOR’S DESK

"Shockingly possible" Pictured above is your editor holding the rear left strut assembly of his 981 Cayman (Otto). With patience, some research, and a sharpie, anything is possible with these cars. The 981 now sits on fresh Bilstein B6s on all four corners, with strut mounts and drive shafts fully rebuilt. Get out and wrench!

ANDRES BERGSNEIDER

It has been a busy couple of months for me!. Sharpening my Adobe InDesign skills and giving my 981 some much-needed TLC. Shoutout to my girlfriend for her immense patience putting up with all this. Luckily, she’s a Porsche enthusiast too.

In exciting news, our very own Der Auspuff, with Dennis Power at the wheel, has crossed the finish line in first place of The Betty Jo Turner Award for Newsletter Excellence. Each year, PCA National hosts a competition to recognize the best regional magazines across the country. Regions are grouped by size—similar to racing classes—and submissions are judged on everything from layout and design to photography, technical writing, and member features. I’m thrilled to share that Der Auspuff earned first place in its category this year at the Porsche Parade. It’s a national award, judged by top editors from across the country, no small feat. Perhaps Dennis will be on the judging panel next year! I certainly have big shoes to fill.

Looking ahead, I’m hoping to feature one of our members’ cars on the cover of our November/December issue. If you would like your Porsche considered, send me an email (editor.pcasbr@outlook.com) along with a photo (of your car, selfies won't help). The cover shoot will take place in Santa Barbara and should take about an hour.

Our recent events have also been a joy to follow. From Lionel Neff’s closeto-nature outing at Big Bear to our biennial New Member Recognition Event where pioneers of the club mingled with our newest members, it’s been one success after another. As the year winds down, there is still plenty to look forward to across all departments of our club. I am especially excited for the Concours d’Elegance event, now that my eyes have been properly (and perhaps permanently) recalibrated by Monterey Car Week once again.

As I continue to learn and grow in this role, I am grateful for the support, feedback, and enthusiasm from our community. This magazine is a reflection of all of you, and I look forward to sharing more of your stories, your cars, and your passion for Porsche in the issues ahead.

Want to talk Porsche? Comments? Article ideas? Please send me an email. I would love to hear from you.

CARS & COFFEE @ CAMARILLO

July 5, 2025 — 51 Porsches and 74 members and guests

August 2, 2025 — 45 Porsches, XX alternate vehicles, and 105 members and guests a bunch of Corvettes

Cars & Coffee photos are contributed by Andres Bergsneider, Steve Geldman, Bill Hallier, Gary Krueger, Dennis Power

CARS & COFFEE @ SANTA BARBARA

July 12, 2025 — 33 Porsches and 61 members and guests

August 9 , 2025 — 17 Porsches, 12 alternate vehicles, and 45 members and guests

Help Celebrate PCA’s 70 Years!

Schedule a Region event on September 13 to join the celebration!

PCA has big plans in 2025 to celebrate the 70th Anniversary of the world’s largest Porsche club. Why not join the fun? On September 13th, PCA’s founding day, every PCA Region is encouraged to hold an anniversary event in your hometown. Schedule a concours, driving tour, cars & coffee, or any other PCA event and share the excitement on social media using #pca70.

Watch the video: PCA.org/news/pca70

Porsches led the way, but people made it special. Through hikes, dinners, and lakeside views, this weekend getaway proved SBR drives are about more than just the road.

Story Lionel Neff

Big Bear Fun Run

Photography Lionel Neff & Michael Krauchi

At 8:30 a.m. on June 22, 12 gleaming Porsches converged in the Target parking lot in Moorpark, CA. Despite the cool morning, enthusiasm buzzed among the 25 participants. Our team—Doreen Shinn, Doreen Pankow and Dori Neff—handled waivers and dinner tickets while I led a quick pre-drive briefing.

By 9:00 a.m., engines fired up and we rolled out, cheered on by curious onlookers. From Moorpark, we cruised east via Highway 23 and Highway 118, then merged onto Highway 405, Interstate 5 North, and Highway 14. We regrouped near Pearblossom Highway, once ominously dubbed “Blood Alley,” now a safer and smoother ribbon of tarmac.

Sixty miles in, we turned left onto Highway 395 and paused at Walmart, our planned rest stop. I always try to pick spots with roomy parking and clean facilities, a small but appreciated detail. Recharged, we climbed into the mountains via Highway 18. With sharp turns, steep grades, and some 10 mph warnings, highway boredom is not in one’s lexicon. It felt tailor-made for Porsches. However, for the unsuspecting passengers, it was 30 miles of white knuckles and imaginary passenger brake pedals.

At a scenic crest, Big Bear Lake appeared like a mirage. By noon, we reached our base: The Lodge at Holiday Inn was our home for two nights. Though unusual, they allowed early check-in for our group of 15 rooms. When you reserve 15 rooms at a time, it does, in fact, provide enough clout to ask for favors. Once checked in, most of us wandered into the Village for food and shopping before regrouping at 5:00 p.m. for our next adventure, a sunset cruise on the Miss Liberty paddle wheeler.

How we all arrived at the dock in time for our cruise is, to this day, a source of amusement—especially with all the distractions offered while walking through the Village’s many shops: not dissimilar to herding cats. Somehow, someway, as shown in our group photos, we arrived at the right place on time.

The 90-minute sunset cruise offered crisp air, golden light, and peaceful lake views. Even if our captain's narration was a bit... hard to follow, the setting more than made up for it. Everyone settled into a state of contentment and all seemed well in the world. The uphill walk back to the hotel ended in the bar, where stories were exchanged over drinks.

"Highway boredom is not in one’s lexicon."

The morning of June 23, we met for breakfast and then caravanned to Snow Summit, which had transformed into a mountain biking haven. Chairlifts were modified to carry two mountain bikes to the top, while the bikers are swept up the mountain in the next chairlift. We rode the chairlift to 9,000 feet and hiked a scenic loop (carefully avoiding the bike trails) led by Doreen Pankow. Depending on how much dust one kicked up, the hike was between 1.5 and 2.0 miles. After soaking in the views, we descended back down the chairlift, enjoying a bird’s eye view of the mountain bikers, Big Bear Village, and the Lake.

At 6:00 p.m. we all gathered at Stillwell’s, the hotel dining room, for our group dinner. This gastronomical fantasmagoria consisted of a salad with your choice of dressing, a main course of salmon, chicken, prime rib, or a vegetarian plate, followed by a dessert of New York cheesecake. Overall, a double-fisted thumbs up for the food and service. Again, after dinner, the customary pilgrimage to the bar occurred. A cocktail here, a cocktail there, and one was ready for beddie-bye.

On June 24, we awoke to cooler temps and the promise of rain. After breakfast and checkout, we lined up once more for a final drive: the Rim of the World Highway to Lake Arrowhead. The road was winding but less intense than the route up to Big Bear—perfect for a final scenic cruise.

The curves ended at the parking lot at Jettie’s Bar and Grill, lakeside with a lovely view and cleared weather. The food was good, as was the company. There was a touch of the sweet sadness occasioned at the end of a wonderful journey together. After hugs and heartfelt farewells, we each peeled off and made our way home.

Memories of people, places, and things are all part of the SBR Activity schedule. I sincerely hope that while reading this recap of the Big Bear Fun Run, if you haven’t yet, you’ll make the decision and effort to join us on our various adventures.

Porsche Ladies

By Lorraine Gray

Gratitude

I would like to begin by expressing my deep gratitude to each and every one of you who have played a vital role in the creation and success of the Porsche Ladies of Santa Barbara.

When I first started this group, I wasn’t sure what to expect or how successful it would become. The only requirement I asked was that you bring your compassion, support, and love for one another. Since our first gathering on June 4th, 2023, we have hosted at least one event each month—whether it be luncheons in private homes graciously hosted by our beautiful Porsche ladies, or museum outings with docents, ranging from Huntington Gardens to the Hermitage, Bellosguardo, the Getty Museum, our beautiful alpaca trip where the ladies were able to touch, and embrace these beautiful creatures, and our next trip is scheduled for September—the Getty Villa in Malibu.

You are all amazing, strong, intelligent, and wonderful women. Your support—to me and to the Santa Barbara Porsche club—has been immeasurable and deeply touching over these last two years.

From the beginning, my objective was to give a voice to the women of our region and to encourage more ladies to attend events, drive their own Porsches, and create a space filled with laughter, fun, camaraderie, shared hopes, and ideas. A place where we could perpetuate the wisdom we carry as women. We have become a true community—genuine, authentic, and compassionate.

With that in mind, I feel the time has come to pass the torch and honor the next woman with the privilege of leading the Porsche Ladies of Santa Barbara group. This journey has been incredibly enriching and has sharpened my organizational skills—all the while managing a fulltime psychology practice.

I will be stepping down as vice president next year, but I hope to remain close to support and assist the new leader in continuing the group’s legacy. My hope is that the Santa Barbara club will continue to remain strong and be a more inclusive social club for both women and men of all ages. More than anything, my deepest concern is to ensure that this incredible group of beautiful, kind, and spirited women does not disappear.

Together, we have built something special—a community of women who bring creativity, fun, curiosity, and expertise to every gathering. I hope to continue to serve and work alongside all of you in strengthening our club and drawing in a new generation of members—young women and men alike—who will keep the spirit of the Santa Barbara Porsche club alive for years to come.

I am truly grateful for your kindness, generosity, and unwavering support over these past two years.

With all my heart,

—Lorraine Gray VP, Santa Barbara Porsche Region (Zone 8)

New Members Recognition Event

Story Doreen Pankow

Photography Steve Geldman & Dennis Power

New members, scenic drives, and a track experience giveaway made for an unforgettable day as the Santa Barbara Region rolled out a warm and spirited welcome for its latest Porsche enthusiasts.

More than just a drive, it was a warm welcome to the SBR family.

Every two years, we host a special event to welcome and celebrate the newest members of the Santa Barbara Region. This year’s gathering took place on July 19th, beginning at Porsche Santa Barbara, where we were warmly greeted by Sales Manager Rene Verbrugge and his team. Attendees enjoyed fresh pastries, fruit bowls, and beverages while catching up with friends and getting to know new faces. After a welcoming driver’s meeting led by Doreen Pankow, the adventure began.

EIghty-seven members driving 46 Porsches hit the road in three groups, led by Doreen Pankow, Lionel Neff, and Bill Hallier. The scenic route took us over San Marcos Pass and into the Santa Ynez Valley. From there, we made our way through the winding beauty of Foxen Canyon and Alisos Canyon roads, an ideal stretch to enjoy our cars. We then cruised west through Los Alamos and north on CA-1, arriving at the Monarch Club in Nipomo, surrounded by rolling hills, golf courses, and new development.

At the Monarch Club, a delicious buffet awaited with filet mignon, salmon fillets, and a full range of sides. Lemon bars and double chocolate brownies topped off the meal.

Conversations around the tables were full of energy as longtime members welcomed newcomers and swapped stories about life and their cars.

Following lunch, SBR President Steve Doll opened the formal program by thanking our generous event sponsors: Henry and Paula Hinck of Schneider Autohaus and Greg and Taylor Hwang of House Automotive. Bob and Pat Howard, PCA Central California Coast Region members, were also recognized for helping secure the venue and coordinating parking.

Zone 8 Representative Lori DeCristo gave an overview of her role and our region’s place within Zone 8. Lionel Neff previewed upcoming events, and 24 new members were introduced and gifted PCA mugs and pens.

Six lucky winners received track passes for the Porsche Experience Center in LA, generously donated by Porsche Santa Barbara.

It was a day full of connection, appreciation, and pure Porsche passion—captured beautifully thanks to photographers Steve Geldman and Bill Hallier.

Back Row, left to right: Paul Clayton; Marilee Marter; Scott Zager; Chris Marter; Mike Wracher; Andrew Shore; John Deacon; David Cooper; Jim Saffie; Julia Francis; Carl & Melissa Aalto; Steve & Ilsa McClary. Front Row, left to right: Kim Zager; Jana Thompson; David & Andrea Konell; Eric & Adriana Parsons.

Call for 2026 Officers Nominations

The Nominating Committee is seeking candidates for the offices of President, Vice-President, Secretary, and Treasurer to be elected this fall for two-year terms beginning in 2026. If you are interested, or know someone who is, please email Secretary Doreen Shinn at doreenshinn@gmail.com no later than September 10. We also welcome those interested in contributing to any of our committees: Activities, Advertising, Archives, Motorsports, Concours, Dealer Relations, Distribution, Der Auspuff Editorial Team, Insurance, Membership, Public Relations, Safety, or Social Media.

Thursday, October 23, 2025

Join us as we witness the beginning of a life-changing journey. RUF (Retired and Unemployed Folks) of the Santa Barbara Region has arranged a private, docent-led tour of Guide Dogs of America in Sylmar. Meet at 9:30 a.m. at the Visitor Center located at 13479 Glenoaks Blvd. Parking is in the rear of the building. Carpooling is encouraged. Following the guided tour, we plan on having lunch at a nearby restaurant. Details and other instructions will be provided to registrants.

Cost for this event is $15 per person plus the usual $2 MotorsportsReg fee; $10 each will be a donation. Attendance is limited to 50 members and guests. Register at msreg.com/sbrguidedogs. Questions: contact Howard Rubenstein at HRRCA@hotmail.com.

Getting Into the Big League

Artand I were part of an extraordinary band of motorists who just got back from a two-night visit to Big Bear. We recently purchased a Panamera, which I love as much as my Macan, and so am very willing to share in the driving on any trip. And when we take the Panamera on any club drive, we’re the “sweep” car. However, until Big Bear, I had always avoided those drives that involved “twisties” (which, since we’re talking about the Porsche Club, happens most of the time!).

The last day of our trip we had a 25-mile drive planned from Big Bear to Lake Arrowhead as part of our journey home. And since I was in a reasonably large and heavy car, and was very comfortable driving it, I suggested to Art that I drive that short distance.

Doreen Shinn is Secretary and MotorsportReg Coordinator for SBR. Doreen has been a PCA member for six years.

By Doreen Shinn

While the road was windy (long “i”, not short), as Lionel had promised, I wasn’t too concerned. Even knowing that I wasn’t going to make a conscious effort to keep up with the car in front of me and drive faster through the curves than I was comfortable with, I figured that, as sweep car, even if I dropped behind, at some point we would catch up and be able to assist any car that got into trouble!

Bottom line is that I really enjoyed the drive. Did I drop behind? Yes, once several cars got between me and the Porsche in front of me. However, I arrived at the same time as the rest of the group, feeling a greater sense of camaraderie since I was now one of the drivers and not just a passenger!

Does this mean that I’m ready to go on all future windy drives? Not really! But at least I’m now ready to step in if necessary. And the drive made me appreciate how well-handling our Porsches really are.

2025 Porsche Panamera

Coastal Rendezvous

A Porsche Escape to Cambria’s Shores and Opolo Winery

October 19-21, 2025

Your Porsche-Perfect Getaway: Coastal Drives, Beachfront Nights, and a Taste of Wine Country. Enjoy a two-night stay in Cambria at the spectacular Oceanpoint Ranch, situated on Moonstone Beach Dr. among the pines and overlooking the ocean on California’s beautiful Central Coast. Here’s what awaits you:

Day 1: Our adventure will start in Santa Barbara. We’ll drive north on Hwy 154 onto the backroads above Santa Barbara to Los Alamos for a rest stop and a picnic lunch at scenic Los Alamos County Park. Here, we’ll enjoy a country lunch provided by Bob’s Well Bread, “the best bakery in the area.” Lunch choices include baguette sandwiches with your choice of ham and cheese, salami and cheese, turkey and cheese, or veggie, including a beverage.

After lunch, we continue onto Hwy 1 in our trusty Porsches through the coastal towns of Orcutt, Guadalupe, Arroyo Grande, and Pismo Beach. Then it’s onto Hwy 101 N. to San Luis Obispo, where we’ll exit onto the route to Morro Bay. We will then continue our scenic drive along the sublime coastal road to Cambria and the scenic Oceanpoint Ranch, our home for the next two evenings.

The first evening’s dining experience will be at the historic Cambria Pines Lodge, where a traditional BBQ tri-tip and chicken dinner is being provided for our group in a private dining room. Don’t worry about parking for your pride and joy Porsche; the Lodge is providing a special parking area for our group. After dinner we’ll mosey back to the Oceanpoint Ranch for a welcome night’s repose.

Day 2: Up and at ‘em. We’ll have a light breakfast at the Cow Tipper Cafe next to our hotel or down the road at the Moonstone Café, keeping in mind in a short while a spectacular drive over Hwy 46, and a wine and dine experience is awaiting us at the world famous Opolo Winery in Paso Robles. This will include a formal welcome at Opolo, a three-course luncheon, and wine tasting on the terraced veranda with panoramic views of the surrounding vineyards. It doesn’t get any better than this. After lunch, the afternoon is yours to do as you choose.

Day 3: An optional drive to Restaurant at Ragged Point where arrangements have been made for special parking and breakfast. This experience is optional and not included in the event pricing. Afterwards, it’s homeward bound.

The cost for this superlative event is $220/person plus the $2 MSR fee. Included is the group lunch in Los Alamos, the group dinner at Cambria Pines Lodge, and the wine-and-dine luncheon at Opolo. Hotel charges are not included. The hotel is $179/night for king bed and $209/night for king patio. When you register on MSR for this event, you will be provided a registration link to the hotel. This event is limited to 15 rooms. It is recommended you sign-up soon at msreg.com/CambriaSBR2025. Questions: Bob Clarke bobshighwaygarage@gmail.com.

Foothills & Flavors: Ojai Bound!

Summer Drive to Boccali’s

Saturday, September 20, 2025

We’ll gather at 9:00 a.m. at Ghost Shield in Newbury Park for morning coffee and pastries. Shortly after, we will be treated to an exclusive tour of their facility by this trusted provider of paint protection, car wrap, window tinting, and coating services. From there we’ll head to the foothills for the easy, scenic, oneand-a-half-hour drive to Ojai, where an outdoor picnic-style lunch awaits at Boccali’s Pizza & Pasta. The menu includes pizzas of various kinds, lasagna, penne pasta (meat or veggie), sauteed vegetables, salad, bread, and beverages. Alcoholic beverages and dessert are extra (cash only). More details will be provided to registrants at the appropriate time.

Cost for the event is $53 per person, plus the $2 registration fee. Register at msreg.com/ojaibound. Questions: contact Steve Geldman at steve@imagephotomotorsports.com.

Annual Holiday Luncheon

Sunday, December 7, 2025 – 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Spanish Hills Country Club, Camarillo

The popular SBR Holiday Luncheon will take place this year at the beautifully and festively decorated Spanish Hills Country Club, 999 Crestview Avenue, Camarillo. Join PCA friends to celebrate the holidays. In addition to a fabulous lunch, we will acknowledge the officers and board members and announce the Man and Woman of the Year, those volunteers who make our club so active and enjoyable. To help spread the good cheer of the season, please bring an unwrapped toy valued at $10 or more for donation to Unity Shoppe charity. The cost is $65 per person. Register at msreg.com/holidaylunch2025 by November 29. No refunds after that date. Country club attire is appropriate. Questions: contact Doreen Shinn at doreenshinn@gmail.com or (805) 232-8565.

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MEMBERSHIP REPORT

By Sue Kinsling

New Members

Jeff Adler Simi Valley 2025 Taycan

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Jason Bertoli Goleta 1987 911 Carrera

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3 Years

Gregory Brody

Ken & Shannon

Goodenough

Yvonne & Kurt Bernhoft

Christopher Hennessey & Christie Higginbotham

Conrad Van Hyning

Robert Landeros

James River

2 Years

Lowell & Lisa A. Easley

Carmelo Gaeta

Brian Lange

Scott Norton

Jessie & Caroline Rivera

Eric Schulhof & Brandon Schulhof

Donald Wilson

1 Year

John Cofiell

Laura Croff

Dal Dewolf

Darin & Kristy Glinski

George Hayum

WEAR YOUR CLUB’S COLORS WITH PRIDE

Quality shirts, jackets, and hats are available in a variety of colors and for all seasons.

• District Men’s Game Tee

• New Era Ladie’s Heritage Blend 3/4 Sleeve Baseball Raglan Tee

• Port Authority Men’s Dry Zone Colorblock Ottoman Polo

• Sport-Tek Ladie’s Micropique Sport-wick Piped Polo

• Port Authority Men’s Active Colorblock Soft Shell Jacket

• Eddie Bauer Ladies' Soft Shell Jacket

• Port Authority Flexfit Wool Blend Cap

• Port Authority Men’s Tall SuperPro Oxford Shirt

ORDER AT https://santabarbara.pcawebstore.org

SBR MEMBER NAME BADGE

1999 GT3

Ordering a durable, magnetic SBR name badge is quick and easy online. Visit our website, pcasb.org. On the top banner, select Membership and click the link SBR Name Badges. Fill out the order form and follow the instructions as to what to pay and where to send the form. You can order up to two badges with one form.

Weather Report RUF

After being dormant for a number of years, a few long-term members decided to restart RUF (Retired and Unemployed Folks) outings. These events are meant to be informative, educational, and take place during midweek to fit more easily into retired and unemployed folks’ schedules.

Oxnard Weather Station

Situatedin a remote corner of Oxnard there is a futuristic collection of strange equipment. That is the location of the National Weather Service, a necessary guardian of our daily commerce and livelihood. On July 31, 2025, a group of 22 PCA/ SBR members was afforded an opportunity to inspect the facilities and to take in a fabulous lecture by the head of staff for the Service location. Soon after our arrival, we were granted entrance to the staff area where weather reports are generated daily and made available to news outlets, government (local and national) agencies, and other related channels. Sometimes the reports are issued more frequently depending on changing weather conditions anywhere within the U.S. and its possessions.

SBR members absorbed all the fine points of collecting and distributing timely reports regarding weather warnings to commercial vessels as well as residents of vulnerable seaside villages. For example, there was an explanation to what caused the “rogue” wave that hit Ventura in December of 2023.

Our group of “RUFians” received an update on the tsunami warning that was caused by the recent 8.8 earthquake off the coast of Russia. We were shown the impact on the local water levels/tides and given the details behind how the agency coordinates their warnings and the science behind wave action. We also got to see a sampling of the types of weather gathering instruments they have stationed throughout the area. The tour of NWS consumed more than an hour at the end of which we expressed our thanks, and excitement, to the NWS staff and its management.

Our group proceeded to Fin neys’s Crafthouse in Camarillo for lunch, where ev eryone enjoyed good food and conversation, after which our first revived RUF adventure concluded.

Story Nick Liakas & Tom Sutphen Photography Steve Geldman & Gary Krueger

Watch for more adventures of our R.U.F. (Retired and Unemployed Folks) in upcoming Der Auspuff issues.

2025 Zone 8 AX, DE, & TT AT Regional Tracks

September October

November

December

Sat 9/6

Sat-Sun 9/6-7

Sun 9/28

Sat 10/11

Sat/Sun 10/6-7

Sat/Sun 11/1-2

Sat 11/8

Sat/Sun 11/15-16

Sun 11/23

Sun 12/21

Sat/Sun 12/13-14

LAR AX at Storm Stadium, Lake Elsinore

SDR DE/TT at Willow Springs

SDR AX (see SDR website for information)

LAR AX at Berth 46, San Pedro

SDR TT at Willow Springs

SDR DE (see SDR website for information)

LAR AX at Storm Stadium, Lake Elsinore

SDR TT at Buttonwillow

SDR AX (see SDR website for information)

SDR DE/TT at Chuckwalla

AX = Autocross, DE = Driver’s Education, TT = Time Trials, and CR = Club Race

CCCR = California Central Coast Region, GEM = Golden Empire Region, GGR = Golden Gate Region, GPX = Grand Prix Region, SDR = San Diego Region, LAR = Los Angeles Region, LVR = Las Vegas Region, and RR = Riverside Region.

ZONE 8 OFFICERS

Zone 8 Representative

Lori DeCristo

California Inland Region

Secretary

Monica Ashbury

Orange Coast Region

Porsche Club of America

ZONE 8 STAFF

Concours Judge Admin.

David Witteried

California Inland Region

Event Information Chair

Jim Alton

San Gabriel Region

Rules Coordinator

Tom Brown

San Diego Region

Rules Technical Advisor

Russell Shon

San Diego Region

Time Trial/DE Chair

Russell Shon

San Diego Region

Rules Coordinator/ Webmaster

Tom Brown

San Diego Region

Porsche Club of America, Zone 8 is comprised of 15 club regions in the Southwestern United States, encompassing Southern California, Arizona and Southern Nevada. This dynamic PCA Zone has Club Racing, Concours d’Elegance, Rally, Driver’s Education, Autocross, Time Trial and special events scheduled throughout the year. Zone 8 is about the people and we have fun!

Advertiser Directory

PCA/SBR Classifieds

Classified ads of 50 words or less for Porsche cars, parts, and Porsche-related items are free to PCA members in good standing and will run for a maximum of two months. Please notify the editor if sold. SBR is not responsible for the accuracy of any ad or claims made, and does not warrant or guarantee the condition of items. Please submit ads directly to the editor at editor.pcasbr@outlook.com with text in a Word document and with photos as jpegs.

PCA-SBR CLASSIFIED ADS

2021 911 Cabriolet 4S 13,500 miles.

Great condition. White exterior with black interior. Many extras including rear axle steering, sport package, front axle lift, and premium package. Still under Porsche certified pre-owned warranty until 03/2027. Two services remaining under pre-purchase program.

$159,500

Michael Novotny michaelnovotny1@me.com (310) 924-9317

Want to buy:

2014-2016 (991.1) 911 Carrera Cabriolet

All mileages considered. The car pictured was lost in the Pacific Palisades Fire — hoping to find one just like it. Ideal spec: 7-speed manual, Metallic Sapphire Blue with black interior. Please contact: Ron Williams laladera77@gmail.com (805) 448-4995

2011 Carrera GTS Racecar

14,152 original miles.

Fully stripped and built pure racecar from new with full welded cage, RSS suspension arms, Anza remote shocks, carbon doors, 18” Forgelines with slicks. Stock 3.8L motor and PDK, open exhaust, easy to drive and fast. Current championship-winning car for 2024 POC GT3 TT with rookie driver. New car on the way, buy this and go racing!

$75,000

Paul Wren (805) 705-5234

Want to buy an original 1979 Masterson Porsche license plate frame for my Porsche 928 purchased in 1979. I believe the photo here is the correct frame. Please let me know price, details, and condition

Rick Principe rick@westcord.com

PARTING SHOT

Camarillo Cars & Coffee by Gary Krueger