PRESIDENTSMESSAGE
Fred Nielsen President, High Desert Region PCA
president@highdesertpca.org
Nielsen is on vacation and Stu Malakoff HDR VP has taken the helm.
As w Porsche adventures, I want to highl resources - our club's forum secti ent (50+ in 2024!) and varied even nnect, our online forum offers a 24/ king questions, and building our bleshooting your ’79 911 SC (fault ecommendations for the best drive m your latest Porsche project, our club forum is your around-the-clock connection to fellow members.
If you haven't already, I encourage you to log in to your account and join the conversation And don't worry if you're not tech-savvy and don’t know how; Board members Hack Heyward (webmaster@highdesertpca.org) and Mark Taylor (membership@highdesertpca.org) can help you get started. A shoutout here to Randy Lervold (forums@highdesertpca.org), who manages the Forums section.
Remember, every Porsche enthusiast has something valuable to contribute, whether you're a longtime collector or just purchased your first Macan. Let's make our digital community as vibrant as our in-person one!
Stu Malakoff, VP
Fred Nielsen driving his 356
Fred
Fred Nielsen, President
Stu Malakoff, Vice-President
Jay Seeley , Treasurer
Trish Calderon, Secretary
Directors (Board Members)
Mark Taylor, Membership
Lisa Sarmiento, Safety and Insurance
Mike Simmons, Car Center, Moving Arrive and Drives, Track Events, Autocross
Greg Domantay, Car Center, Non-Moving Cars ‘n Coffee, Tech Sessions, Car Shows
Hack Heyward, Media Outreach
Audrey Moore, Tours
Volunteer Leadership
Ralph Anzellotti, downshift Editor-In-Chief
Sandy Wadsworth, Social Events
Randy Lervold, Forums Manager
Laura Clark, Webmaster
Jeanine Faria, Financial Support
High Desert Region PCA Post Office Box 113 Bend, Oregon. 97709
HDR-PCA Established April 2000
www.highdesertpca.org
president@highdesertpca.org
HDRPCA is only one month into 2025 and the event schedule is already packed full of fun things for this year Big thanks to the HDR Board and drive leaders, , tour leaders, and event coordinators that volunteer.
I have received permission from PCA National to reprint articles from the Panorama Magazine Each month I will select something in the past of interest. In this issue of downshift I have selected to reprint the very first Panorama from December 1955. Hope you enjoy the blast from the past.
HDRPCA has a brand new logo!
Ralph Anzellotti Editor-In-Chief ralph@teleport.com advertising@highdesertpca org
DOWNSHIFT Magazine
Published First of every month
Article Deadline 5th of each month
HDR-PCA Email Contacts
president@highdesertpca.org (Fred Nielsen) membership@highdesertpca.org (Mark Taylor) safety@highdesertpca.org (Lisa Sarmiento) socialevents@highdesertpca.org (Sandy Wadsworth) tours@highdesertpca.org (Audrey Moore) carevents@highdesertpca.org (Mike Simmons & Greg Domantay) advertising@highdesertpca.org (Ralph Anzellotti) webmaster@highdesertpca.org (Laura Clark and Hack Heyward) forums@highdesertpca.org (Randy Lervold) complaints@blackhole.com (Peaches Bachagaloopystein)
We have a new HDR club logo!
HDRPCA will enter it's 25th anniversary year with a new, Porsche-forward logo. Longtime HDRPCA member, Andy Engel is the logo's creator. But the logo itself is the artistic work of Lisa Sipe (who Andy commissioned to create the image). Lisa is a local content creator (websites, SEO, and branding via her company, Binary Star Systems.
HDR Monthly Meet and Greet Social
February 19th
Porsches and Pizza February 19th, Wednesday 5:30pm to 8:00pm
Pacific Pizza and Brew 340 SW Century Drive
Adjacent to Safeway Bend, OR 97702 (541) 287-7776 http://pacificpizzabrew.com
FREE to sign up on ClubExpress, this is a no host social event, HDR attendees are responsible to pay for their own beverages and food. A special area of the restaurant is reserved for HDR. Plenty of parking at the restaurant and next to the bank.
Please sign up FREE on ClubExpress by February 15th so they can staff the restaurant accordingly.
Pacific Pizza and Brew features traditional and specialty pizzas 10”-14”-18”, ters, salads, beers on tap, cocktails.
CARS AND COFFEE
Cars & Coffee at Porsche Bend, 3rd Sunday of each every month, 10 AM - Noon
Join us every 3rd Sunday of the month as we gather and bring our Porsche community together for a cup of coffee and a shared enthusiasm for our cars.
We provide the Coffee, you bring your own mug or cup. Please wear your name tag.
HDR Monthly Meet and Greet Socials
You will notice a change for 2025, the monthly get togethers will be held at restaurants, picnic areas, food trucks, and some will be sponsored by our local advertisers.
The survey done last year shows this is what our membership wants and the HDR Board listened and took action.
Greg Domantay, Car Non-Moving Events
Arrive and Drive (A&D) - Classic Car Group (CCG)
There will be no registration or fee for these drives and no directions will be handed out for the drives. We will have separate arrive drives for Porsche SUV owners and separate Saturday Arrive and Drive events. We will also have separate Classic Car Group Arrive and Drives for air cooled and early transaxle Porsches.
There will be several requirements from the participants to make these group drives fun and successful and we are asking for your help to keep these events enjoyable. We will be starting our drives from locations outside Bend and they will be different for each monthly drive
Arrive and Drive Rules:
All of the Arrive and Drive events are group drives and will be two to three hours in length on the beautiful roads of Central Oregon.
(1) Since these are group drives and we will be obeying all safety and speed laws all participants are expected to stay together as a group, this includes drive leaders and drive sweeps.
(2) This is not a race and there will be no passing of other cars in our group.
(3) The participants are required to keep the car behind them in sight and also to keep the pace of the car in front The drivers will be required to wait for the car behind them at intersections and corners to insure we stay together as a group The lead cars will slow or pull over to wait for the cars to remain together and keep everyone in sight so we can continue as a group.
(4) There is no rubber banding allowed and if you want to drive faster or slower than the group please remember this is a group drive and you will be asked to maintain the group pace.
(5) If you are not comfortable with these rules then please don't keep the other participants from enjoying the drives we have planned.
VOLK und PORSCHES
HDRPCA Member Profile
Josh and Sarah Gleason
2021 Miami Blue 718 Cayman GT4
Submitted by Ralph Anzellotti
It all started when Josh lived in Whitefish, Montana, when he and Sarah drove the 2014 Cayman for service at the Porsche dealership n Spokane, Washington, when they arrived, there was his dream Porsche at the dealership, a Miami Blue 718 Cayman GT4. It was love at first sight. After a test drive he was sold, though did not know the price!
Josh had already been on the Porsche web site building and configuring his dream car but never went any further. D O W N S H I F T F E A T U R E D A R T I
Josh and Sarah were gifted a Big Sky Region PCA membership in 2019. The President of the region lived a mile away from their home in Whitefish. They enjoyed several drives with the club each year.
Josh spoke highly of the smooth gear shift and clutch, it was so easy and responsive. The suspension and handling met his every expectation.
Josh had goosebumps when talking about the carbon fiber seats. The seats gave the driver a sixth sense and feel of the suspension and how the tires were hugging the road.
The cayman trunk and frunk. The engine is somewhere in between?
The Miami blue color from Porsche was, quite accurately, named after the light but deep blue that is associated with Miami. Whether it’s the Miami surf, the Miami Dolphins, or the pastel-colored houses that fill Dade county Porsche has really hit the nail on the head here.
It is well established that the Miami blue color from Porsche is one of the best steps Porsche has taken to modernize their brand and move away from the classics that are silver, yellow, and black. The Miami blue color is designed to make the commute less boring, the track day more thrilling, and to turn the head of everyone you pull up alongside at the traffic lights, and it does so wonderfully.
Josh and Sarah moved to Terrebonne last year and joined HDRPCA in October. They are very interested in participating in HDR drives, tours, and social gatherings. Make sure to give them a warm HDR welcome!
Josh has already put his dream Porsche in hibernation for the winter. We all look forward to the Spring driving season when the roar our dream cars becomes a reality.
“It’s not just the cars…….it’s the people”
PCA will celebrate its 70th Anniversary on September 13, 2025
HDR January 15th Dinner
The January dinner meeting was well attended as we brought in the new year and a full schedule of social and driving events for 2025.
Gretchen Kolb has announced that she is stepping down as activities director and we look forward to her new role with HDR. We also wish to thank Jerry Kolb for all his assistance and support he has given to Gretchen and HDR over many years.
Porsche, known for its commitment to electrification, is making a surprising shift in its strategy. The German sports car manufacturer is now considering adding internal combustion engine (ICE) options to models originally designed as electric vehicles.
This change comes in response to slower-than-expected sales of the all-electric Taycan and a persistent demand for traditional powertrains among luxury car buyers. Porsche CFO Lutz Meschke noted,
“A lot of customers in the premium and luxury segment are looking in the direction of combustion-engined cars.”
The company faces significant technical challenges in adapting EV platforms for ICE powertrains, particularly for models like the upcoming electric 718 Boxster and Cayman. However, Porsche emphasizes its production flexibility, which makes it capable of manufacturing combustion, hybrid, and electric vehicles on the same line.
This strategic pivot reflects broader industry challenges in transitioning to electric vehicles while meeting diverse customer preferences. Porsche’s ability to balance innovation with tradition will be crucial as it navigates this complex automotive landscape.
How Hydrogen Fuel Cell Cars Work
Hydrogen cars are revolutionary because they provide zero-emissions travel, making them an excellent alternative to traditional vehicles. Refueling is quick and efficient, similar to gasoline cars.
SkidCar Training
Deschutes County SkidCar Training is an all-weather driver enhancement program taught with the aid of the SKIDCAR System. The SKIDCARframework attaches to the suspension of a vehicle to allow the front and rear tires to be lifted or lowered independently with a controller. The system allows drivers to experience the inclement driving conditions that cause a vehicle to lose traction in a safe and controlled learning environment. The course costs $100.00 and is available through Deschutes County Risk Management and sponsored by the Deschutes County Board of Commissioners.
Training includes one hour of classroom instruction followed by three hours of hands-on driving in the vehicle. The instructor will cover various techniques, including proper eye placement, acceleration, braking, steering, weight and energy management, as well as proper tire decisions and maintenance. Participants will learn the proper use of anti-lock braking systems and understand the differences between rear wheel drive, front wheel drive and four wheel drive systems, as well as Electronic Stability Control and Electronic Traction Control in modern vehicles. Participants will also learn about skid prevention, control and recovery.
https://www.deschutes.org/administration/page/skidcar-training carevents@highdesertpca.org (Mike Simmons)
HDR-PCA MEMBERSHIP UPDATE
Mark Taylor, Membership membership@highdesertpca.org
Kurt and Lisa Rehm
(Transfer from Pacific Northwest Region) Redmond, Oregon 97756
2018 718 Cayman S
Richard Wayper
(Transfer from Oregon Region) Sisters, Oregon 97759
2013 911 Carrera S
James and Ruth Coshow
(Transfer from Oregon Region) Bend, Oregon 97702
2000 911 Carrera 4
PCA ANNIVERSARIES
Tenure Congratulations! We are very grateful to these members for their membership tenure anniversaries with PCA, not just with the High Desert Region
February PCA Anniversaries
David & Maureen Vadman: 25 years
Phil Fenn & Kathleen Crowne: 23 years
Scott & Kathryn Loring: 20 years
Robert & Deanna Burpee: 18 years
Bob Fuelleman & Karen Katzbeck: 17 years
Thomas & Myrna Rattle: 13 years
Mark Taylor: 13 years
Hack & Andi Heyward: 12 years
Bob & Suzi Townes: 11 years
Piper and David Muoio: 10 years
Paul Webber & Susie Zeitner: 10 years
Jeffery & Patricia Katz: 9 years
Gary & Leslie Barbour: 8 years
Eric Nguyen & Linh Ha: 8 years
Bob & Diane Seay: 7 years
Kris Bohme & Carolyn Berry-Bohme: 3 years
Val & Sandy Wadsworth: 3 years
Joe Polen: 2 years
Cannon & Baron Braatz: 1 year
AJ Garis: 1 year
Charles Massey: 1 year
Rick McGovern: 1 year
Suzanne & Roger McKim: 1 year
Travis & Andra Sewalls: 1 year
356 wheel, minor cosmetic scratch on rim, some tread wear. Make offer.
Contact Fred Nielsen
Lost and found. If you know someone that has a loose screw, I found it!
Contact Ralph Anzellotti
downshift features FREE HIGHLY CLASSIFIED ads for our club members. Private ads for Porsche related items such as cars, tires, wheels, accessories, or parts. You can place an ad with a photo and up to 40 words.
Ralph@teleport.com
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Assisting a deceased member's daughter with selling Porsche parts her father owned.
Tan leather front and rear seats from a 1974 or later Porsche 911(G body)
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1. Two 7x15 Fuchs wheels 2. 911 SC distributor 0213184001 3. Two early 911 manifolds for Zenith or Weber carburetors 4. Permatune ignition for Porsche 911 5. Porsche 911 Jack 6. Factory workshop manuals for early Porsche 911, Vol. 1, 3, 4, 5, & 6.
Lots of other items, call with your questions. 8.
If interested, make offers for the above items.
Fred Neilson bend356@hotmail.com
PORSCHE PARTS ** ( Bit and Pieces)
Seat Slides and Brackets
Rev Counter
Weber Carburetors
Intakes
oil console 916 107 242 OR Rec Counter 91164130220
Front Seats
Brake Calipers
Torsion Bar Kit
Gas Tank
Camshafts
2 Rims
Engine, call for details
Porsche Panorama History
Reprinted with permission
Each month we will look back at the history of Porsche Panorama Magazine and feature an issue and interesting article. These historical issues are all on line for PCA members.
This is the very first Panorama Magazine from December 1955. It was printed in black and white and was a whopping 12 pages long, just a few pages are reprinted to show content.
Keep in mind in 1955 this was high tech and so were the Porsche cars. The Panorama editorial staff numbered 12 people.
A rare photo of Fred Neilsen in his Porsche 356 1500 Super
Stay tuned for next month’s look back in history with Porsche Panorama. Magazine.
