Voice of Vancouver Island Region Volume 28 Issue 4, October 2025
Porsche Club of America
Momentum through the Seasons
President
Paul Rossmo president@virpca.org
Vice President
Ron Dempsey vicepresident@virpca.org
Secretary Kevin Root secretary@virpca.org
Director North Island
Marc Klijnsmit northisland@virpca.org
Director South Island
Ray Gumbel southisland@virpca.org
Treasurer
Peter D. Everett treasurer@virpca.org
Webmaster Chair
Dave Nickel webmaster@virpca.org
Rally Chair
Klaus Kreye rally@virpca.org
Director Mid Island
Didier Moinier midisland@virpca.org
Database IT Chair
Steve Fairbrother steve.fairbrother@gmail.com
Insurance Chair
James Renfrew porsche@jamesrenfrew.com
Events Chair
Tim Evans events@virpca.org
Membership Chair
Larissa Lawrence membership@virpca.org
Tech / Classics Chair
Paul Rossmo paul.rossmo@prhistorics.com
Past President
Garth Webber Atkins pastpresvir@shaw.ca
Magazine Chair
Karen Bresler editor@virpca.org
The past few years has reminded me of many great Porsche drives. The reflection in the rear view mirror is valuable, but it is the view out the front window that is the most exciting.
Exploring new ground always brings challenges along the way, and these have been met with the conviction to overcome them and keep moving forward.
2025 offered members the opportunity to participate in many exceptional events. Exhilarating drives, great food, and just sharing time together at picnics or Cars & Coffee. These experiences, whether it’s carving up a winding road or good conversation over a meal, are the essence of our club.
This year we also mark the loss of a beloved member, John Clark, who is survived by his wife Zoë. The John Clark Memorial Weekend was our tribute to a man remembered for his generosity and warm spirit. He is deeply missed.
Our Board and Chairs have focused on establishing a solid foundation for our clubs continued growth, one which allows us to constantly improve and enhance the member experience.
2026 marks Vancouver Island Region’s 30th Anniversary, let’s celebrate our past, and define our future.
This is the time to recognize the passion and dedication of those who founded our region, and those who built our community over the past three decades.
More importantly, it is a chance for all of us to actively participate in writing the next chapter, shaping the future of our region together.
This year offers many ways for members to step forward, get involved, and contribute to our club’s success we need your participation!
Paul Rossmo President Vancouver Island Region Porsche Club of America president@virpca.org
Photo: Karen Bresler
What a Summer! A pace matched only by the Porsches which unite us all. This issue is about Momentum Through the Seasons as we leave behind a really busy Summer, highlighted in our photo journal “Summer in the Fast Lane”. As we enter the Fall and Winter, some cars are being stored. However, the plans for our Anniversary in 2026 are just being shaken out! I can hardly wait to see what we will produce together. Get in touch– we will need everyone to bring their strengths to make 2026 an even better year as we celebrate our 30 years as a region.
This issue, we have articles from two members. Gregory Campbell takes us racing Porsches back east. Go along for the ride with his links to real time YouTube clips and read all about how he travels, races and works on his cars while still winning and having fun all at the same time. We also have an article from Bob Drew on Active Transportation, a topical subject in broader circles as well. Bob is a generous and kind member who loves to celebrate life by sharing with others.
This issuesRovingReporter is Detlef Ehrhardt who shares a few photos. The RallyReportbrings us up to speed on the rally activities. Our Executive works
PORSCHER is published quarterly, in the months of April, July, October and January
very hard and in this issue theExecutiveSpotlight is on our multi–talented Secretary, Kevin Root. PorscheChic captures our members style. IntheZone–Zone6,and RegionalReports highlight the activity behind the scenes.
You will find911WaystoUseYourPorsche . Our featured pet in PorschePets, Winston Jager, is a boy who prefers trucks to Porsches but does show very well in a Porsche.
I also want to thank our advertisers who support the magazine, including our members who advertise with us. Please let the advertisers know you enjoyed their advertisements and appreciate their support.
Please send your Letters to the Editor, submissions and photographs to editor@virpca.org.
The Porscher is the voice of the Vancouver Island Region of the PCA. As we prepare for our anniversary year in 2026, please join me in the creation of our magazine as we move through the Seasons.
Photo Credit Above: Marc Klijnsmit.
Profile photo Top Right: Larissa Lawrence
- Highlighting some of our hardworking Executive
Our Secretary Kevin Root
Kevin Root CMRP FMP is a humble electrician who strives to brighten people's lives safely.
With over 30 years of multifaceted experience across forestry, mining, manufacturing, municipal services, oil and gas, industrial, and production sectors, Kevin has steadily progressed into increasingly senior roles in facility asset management, commissioning, emergency response, maintenance, operations, energy distribution, project management, and reliability. Known for superior leadership, facilitation, and people management abilities, he excels at fostering collaboration and driving performance.
He is currently a graduate student completing a blended Master of Science in Environment and Management program through the School of Environment and Sustainability at Royal Roads University, which includes a Graduate Certificate in Management and Leadership maintaining a 3.69 GPA while working full-time as a senior project manager, on Vancouver Island with responsibilities throughout North America.
Kevin has been actively engaged with his community for a long time, a commitment that continues to this day. He began as a volunteer tour guide for elementary students at Goldstream Provincial Park while still in secondary school. He served in the Department of National Defence as a Reservist, rising to the rank of corporal in an infantry reconnaissance platoon while attending college to pursue a Bachelor of Science degree. Kevin continues to raise awareness and funds for meaningful initiatives and causes.
Kevin has also held various executive board positions, inspiring meaningful change within organizations. Kevin was elected in 2023 as VP External for the Royal Roads University Student Association (RRUSA). He stepped up as interim president in 2024 when decisive action and leadership were needed, advocating for student well-being. His proactive approach, influence and care for others are evident in the several events and accessibility projects he has initiated in collaboration with Royal Roads University and other student organizations. His efforts have led to significant facility improvements and increased student engagement, ensuring a better future for generations of students, faculty, and university staff.
Kevin Root is a community leader and strategic thinker who is deeply committed to advocating for ecological health and well-being, with a particular passion for sharing and educating young people to advance our understanding of biodiversity, sustainability, resilience, and climate change. This is a global stewardship issue of significant impact that demands immediate attention and action, as it is not limited to Canada but affects communities worldwide.
P.S. He loves cars, people, learning and adventures!
You can reach Kevin Root at secretary@virpca.org
Photo: Submitted
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From the Vice-president’s Porsche
Ron Demspey
It’s been four years since I accepted an invitation to join the board of VIRPCA, and I’m grateful for the opportunity. It’s been a difficult decision, but I’ve decided to step aside to allow someone new to take my position in 2026. In those years, I’ve learned lots from some great people with fascinating backgrounds. I highly encourage everyone in the club with time to consider stepping up for a role in the executive – you won’t regret it
In my time as South Island Director and Vice President, I’ve been proud to organize events that have benefited members and charities in our community. The Island Adventure Tours were a favourite of mine personally, as they combined exploring our great island, driving some fun roads and the opportunity to meet members and their spouses in a casual environment. Should circumstances permit, I hope to put together another similar event in future.
The Annual Holiday Dinner is something of which I’m most proud, however. Running again this year on Sunday, December 7 at Uplands Golf Club, it’s been an absolute pleasure presenting some fascinating speakers and their stories. This year promises to have another very interesting speaker, so please pencil the date in your schedule and look for details in the very near future. As in prior years, funds raised will benefit CFAX Santas Anonymous, a charity helping those in need around the community. I’d like to thank long-time club member and VIRPCA volunteer Steve Fairbrother for introducing me to such a worthy cause.
Ron Dempsey
Photo submitted by Ron Dempsey
Summer in the Fast lane
-A photo journal
Compiled by Karen Bresler
Photo credit as specified
Summer brings with it more than long days and open roads– it brings the perfect season for Porsche passion to be on show. Across winding highways and our scenic backroads, across the waters to the Mainland and Interior and further yet, the Vancouver Island Region embraces the warm months with a very full calendar of drives, events and camaraderie. Every outing reflects the joy of being part of a community united by Porsches, performance, style and the unmistakeable Porsche Spirit.
Here is a recap of Summer 2025…
The John Clark Memorial Weekend parking lot at Naturally Pacific Resort
Photo: Wyman Lee
Birthday Drive: June 2025
Photos submitted by Deborah Kruks
John Kuch and Deborah Kruks with daughter Jaime convoyed from Port Alberni for Porsches and coffee at Cafe 356 for John’s birthday on a gorgeous June 29 day. What a wonderful way to spend one’s special day! Belated Happy Birthday to John!
Board meetings
The Executive meet every month and all members are invited to attend. For the In-Person meetings, the Executive and Members enjoy a social hour over a meal and then get down to the business of running VIRPCA. Other meetings are by zoom and all are always welcome at either. The meetings are a great opportunity for the Executive to hear from members and for members to see what goes into running this region. The social connection before the In Person meetings have been energizing. Our Secretary Kevin Root, keeps the minutes and also runs the Zoom portion.
We will need volunteers to assist in upcoming events and a Volunteer Co-Ordinator. Anyone interested in volunteering, or being the Volunteer Co-Ordinator – please email Karen Bresler at editor@virpca.org
Fairwinds Golf Outing – Nanoose Bay, Sept 4, 2025 Photos
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Under near-perfect Vancouver Island skies, members enjoyed an afternoon of both challenge and camaraderie at Fairwinds Golf Course in Nanoose Bay. Following the round, the group gathered at the newly opened Greenview Taphouse, where drinks and dinner provided a fitting conclusion to an excellent day on the course.
Dave Goede
submission by Dave Goede
CWR 50th Anniversary Celebration —
July 19, 2025 Photos: Karen Bresler
Canada West Region celebrated their 50th anniversary in July this year. Fields of Porsches, and food trucks with barbeque and burgers. It was a heartfelt celebration of their 50 years, and the Presidents who took the wheel during these years and helped CWR grow. There were many soulful reunions that day. Two of CWR’s past presidents are our own President, Paul Rossmo, and our South Island Director, Ray Gumbel, who were recognized for their contributions along with other past presidents.
Above: The President of PCA ,Aaron Ambrosino, and Zone 6 Representative, John Sommerwerck
Above: Paul Rossmo with John Sommerwerck
CWR Membership Chair Judy Colby and Paul go way back
Above: Some of the VIRPCA Sheriffs were in town
Above: A few CWR Past Presidents
Tristan Schon and mom, Karin Schon
EDITOR’S NOTE: VIRPCA is celebrating its 30th anniversary year in 2026. Would you like to volunteer at our 30th Anniversary celebration? Please email the editor at editor@virpca.org with 30th Anniversary Celebration Volunteer in the subject line of the email.
The VIR Porsche Club Picnic 2025was held at Didier and Maxine Moinier’s stunning retreat -like property in Errington on July 27, 2025. Everyone brought a dish to share. There was tons of food and laughter, with the Porsches parked liked Porsches park. Even the Koi in the huge pond enjoyed a summer treat of watermelon. After lunch everyone enjoyed a tour of Didier’s project helicopter.
Photos: Karen Bresler
Food, food everywhere you turned.
Left: Bratwurst, with homemade sauerkraut made by Klaus and a little secret German sauce made by Karen Bresler after Klaus supplied the recipe
Photos: Karen Bresler
Didier Moinier’s project helicopter
Lots of headroom in the helicopter for most of us, if not all.
Photos: Karen Bresler
Beautiful smiles from David and Emily Jubb posed for a photo in Didier Moinier’s Citroen 2CV Dolly Edition
Photos: Karen Bresler
Transportation up t o the helicopter site was by Didier Moinier’s Citroen 2 CV Dolly Edition or you could walk the lovely road up through the trees.. Photo Detlef Ehrhardt
The Ladies Drive, led by Garth Webber Atkins–
On August 17, seven Porsches and 10 Vancouver Island Region club members and friends met for a scenic drive, taking in ocean views along Chemainus Road, and farm and rural scenery along Cedar and Yellow Point roads en route to the Cedar Farmers’ Market. There, after a tailgate non-alcoholic Mimosa, the group had an hour to browse among the many vendors of preserves, produce, baked goods and other wares. The weather cooperated nicely, being not too hot and not raining while we were at the market. There had been a sprinkle or two along the way, but not enough to daunt the top-down crowd. At noon, the group drove just around the corner for a tasty lunch at the Wheatsheaf Inn on Cedar Road. It was a great opportunity to mix and mingle and get to know each other a bit more.
Garth Webber Atkins
Photos: above and right: Submitted by Garth Webber Atkins
Left: Garth presented a text book drivers’ meeting
Photos bottom left and right Karen Bresler
Photos: Karen Bresler
The Porsche and Prawns event held August 31 at Dean and Ann Aikenhead's fabulous property was a feast and an experience to remember. Chef Dean Aikenhead had been busy prepping for a while and our taste buds were treated. Nestled in the Cowichan Valley, the scenery was spectacular and as always the Porsches surrounded the festivities.
Photo: Wyman Lee
Photo: Ann Aikenhead
Above: Emily Jubb with Aurelie Stirling Photo Submitted by David Jubb
Photos: Wyman Lee
Chef Dean at work
Right: Didier Moinier and Imogen Burr
The John Clark Memorial Weekend, Campbell River
October 19-21, 2025
Photos Wyman Lee ; and photos submitted to event app - Credit to original photographer
Members came together at Naturally Pacific Resort, Campbell River in October to remember John Clark and his legacy of love for cars, people and the club. John passed on November 7, 2024.The drive on the Sunday to Gold River was chosen as it was one of John’s favourite drives. John’s memory was honoured in all the beauty which surrounded us that weekend, but especially in the coming together of friends which is what John wanted. Zoë Levitsky, John’s widow, was very much a beloved presence throughout. Marc Klijnsmit handed out John’s Salmon Pie Recipe on the Sunday breakfast at Café 356. If you have not tried making it yet, please do. Its really delicious. $1,260 was raised for the Gold River Food Network which was received with lots of gratitude, as can be seen from the photos.
Too often we only get to celebrate a person after they pass. Lets make it our aim to celebrate each other every day with kindness as we move forward. John would love that. Karen Bresler
Photos: Wyman Lee
A Letter from Zoë
Dear Porsche Club Members who attended the John Clark Memorial Weekend
I want to thank all of you who attended and those who made it possible by dedicating your time and energy to organizing the weekend. There were many nice touches that were reminders of John including the dahlias on the tables that John, as the “Dalia Lama”, would have appreciated as much as I did. I was honoured to be invited by the Club and hosted by you. The setting was lovely and there were good opportunities to visit. I appreciate those of you who shared some of your memories of John with me. The Sunday rendezvous at the Café356 on a glorious day was a wonderful ending to the week-end activities! And to think, “John” even showed up as his ever, ready to socialize, self! You did a wonderful job of honouring and remembering him! Thank you!
If you haven’t had your fill of John, I hope you will attend the Celebration of John’s Life in Comox on November 15th at the “Little Red Church” at 2:30. Come ready to share stories you have about John and his cars and learn more about his other interests which helped to shape him into the interesting person he was.
John was diagnosed with MDS blood cancer in May of 2023. He managed to get one last trip in to Rennsport at the end of September 2023 with Geordie. By September 2024 the cancer had become leukaemia and John died on November 7, 2024.
John’s cousin, Steven Trerise, immediately said he would like to honour John by running in a Marathon and raising money for leukaemia research. He has been able to get into the NYC Marathon on November 2,2025 and needs to raise a minimum of $3500 USD. It is easy to donate on the link if you wish to make one. You should be aware that it is in USD (and therefore will be converted) and likely won’t be tax deductible in Canada. A donation of any size will be appreciated.
https://pages.lls.org/tnt/vtnt/nyc25/strerise
Zoë Levitsky
Photo: Wyman Lee
Photos: Wyman Lee
Photos submitted to the event app– credit to the original photographers
John Clark Memorial Weekend Rally to Gold River– drivers meeting
The donation to the Gold River Food Network was well received. Pictured left: Event Chair, Tim Evans, handing over the donation of $1,260.00 to the representative from the Gold River Food Bank, who indicated said that would tide them over for quite a few months.
Below: Wyman Lee, who took most of the wonderful photos at this event, takes a moment to relax with Sandy Lee. Photographer unknown
Sunday breakfast at Café 356
Photo: Wyman Lee
Going East—to race Porsches
By Gregory Campbell
Campbell
I have been vintage racing Porsches for 36 years and its always been both exciting and an adrenaline rush. After all these years I had an itch to do something else and there were two iconic Canadian tracks I had not driven. Mosport in Ontario and Mont Tremblant in Quebec. But that’s a BIG tow! In order to justify travelling all the way across the country I knew I would have to string multiple events at other tracks together. I have been contemplating and procrastinating on this potential trip for ten years but I didn’t seem like it was getting any closer to materializing. So in January I had a look at the various scheduled races on the East Coast and saw that I could link five events over six weekends which included my two bucket list tracks. All the tracks would be new to me, all with renowned reputations. I decided to commit to doing it, and start planning and preparing.
Scheduled races were: (in order) Summit Point, West Virginia; Mont Tremblant, Quebec; Lime Rock, Connecticut; Mosport, Ontario; and Mid-Ohio, Ohio.
One of the first steps in preparing for the trip was figuring out which cars would be best for which events/ tracks. I decided if I was going to go all that way I might as well fill the trailer. I wanted to take all three race cars: 1955 Devin Porsche Speedster (a rebodied 1955 Speedster), a 1964 RHD 356C Coupe, and a 1964 Elva Porsche (with a 2 litre 4 cam).
Photos submitted by Gregory
The “Rig” consists of a 39’ motorhome and a 37’ trailer. Yes! That’s 76’ overall! The trailer is a stacker which can fit four cars. I also wanted to take a cool vintage car as my “driver”, but I knew there would be some airport transfers, city driving, and mountain bike schlepping. The Rally car performs all those tasks admirably even though it was built for gravel. The only problem with that plan is that after I converted it to Rally car specification it was too tall for the lower deck of the trailer. Out came the welder and some ingenuity and it fit…just!
The race cars were basically ready from the prior season and just needed transmission swaps (they were geared for the Laguna and Sonoma), inspection, and a few odd items. The plan was for Bill Sargent to join me for some of the drive across the continent and the first race weekend, and then John Plow for the next four race weekends and the drive home. Inevitably there will be something we would forget to pack, but we were are taking a lot of “stuff”; three race cars, a rally (street) car, three bicycles, one minibike, one scooter, two spare engines etc.
The first race weekend is Summit Point with practice starting on Thursday May 15th. I left on Friday May 9th. It’s 4600 km so I figured about 1000km/day with one day to spare. The trip went well, had a day of wildfire smoke, day of dust on the prairies, a day of 40
Above: Looking rearward in the trailer
Left: Looking forward in the trailer
deg C temperatures, a day of 50 km/hr winds (oncoming trucks were actually heeling over) and a day of torrential rains. No traffic to speak of except for an hour of slow going through Chicago. During the first part of the trip audiobooks kept me company and then once I picked Bill up in Minneapolis he and I solved the world’s problems and redesigned all it’s cars.
SUMMIT POINT, WEST VIRGINIA
We got to Summit Point area right on schedule on Tuesday afternoon. It a beautiful area which is very green and looks like a huge horse farm. Once we got within eyesight of the track we found out the road was closed due to a downed power line. The last five miles of the route had been narrow twisty two lane country road which was not well suited to our large and awkward rig. One of the many worries one has when contemplating a trip like this is “what happens if I get stuck on a road which can’t take the rig”? Now it happened before the first weekend! Nevertheless we reversed, found a driveway to back in to and turn around, and took the secondary (one and a half lane wide) road to the track
When we arrived on Tuesday night we were right on schedule but actually a day before we really needed to be here. So Wednesday was just set-up and some track reconnaissance on the bicycle. The plan for this weekend was to race the Devin.
The first couple sessions on the Thursday practice were wet from the previous rainfall. It is difficult to learn a new track in the wet. It does not make much difference to learning the layout but its tough to know where on the track you should be when you can’t generate any G-force. On the second session I had help from an old friend from Pittsburgh, Joey Bojalad. Joey knows the course well and has an Elva Mk6 which is similar in performance to the Devin and he showed me the way round.
Third session I only got two laps and a little plate in the distributor broke. Got that fixed promptly but the car still was not running right.
Overall the track is fun and relatively easy to learn and the group looks good. Qualified 17th out of 32 cars. A little disappointed because I was still having engine issues.
First race: moved up from 17th to 10th. Had a lot of fun passing cars and got totally comfortable with the track. Got stuck behind a couple cars I couldn’t pass because I was way down on horsepower. Had the seventh best lap time. Lots of potential if I could get the car to run right.
Here is a few laps of the race: https://youtu.be/a72eHgKSzgQ? si=k8bcahB9VnafJjGz
Got a very bad start to the race Saturday. Was boxed in for turn 1 and then again in turn three. Lost a few positions each time. Motor still running poorly so not having any squirt exacerbated it.
The Devin at speed
We got a couple laps in and then there was a big dump of oil in one of the fastest turns. Half the top ten cars spun. I managed to stay on track but then the race was red flagged and they used the previous lap for finishing position. P11 for me.
For the second race on Saturday I was so frustrated with my motor that I put the old back-up motor in. Unfortunately that motor had been sitting in the trailer for eight years was not happy either. DNF for me.
For the Sunday race I was tired of struggling with the Devin. So I raced the 356. Probably not the right group but didn’t really matter.
Great race. Although the Coupe running well is not any faster than the Devin running poorly, it felt great to be able to push it and slide around a bit. Started 12th finished seventh. Happy with that given the cars in the group.
Here is the first lap of the race: https://youtu.be/ sTnrCha1j_c?si=oHDOU53seWkMWY1h
The Course has a really challenging off camber, downhill, fourth gear corner and an even more interesting five turn complex (but not esses) that is super cool. Gotta get them all right to come out fast!
Overall it was a great event. Nice to see a “big” event with ordinary, truly vintage, cars. 238 entries and 35 folks in the driving school! Vintage racing is alive and well out here!
Packed up and left immediately after my race, and got half way to Mont Tremblant on Sunday night.
MONT TREMBLANT, QUEBEC
Got to the track Monday afternoon to drop the trailer before proceeding to a local campground before the race weekend.
Arrived to see the local Porsche Club was having a track day. I tried to convince them to let me in but they weren’t interested.
Had a great couple days eating French pastries and mountain biking. Picked up John at the Montreal Airport on Wednesday night and got set up at the track on Thursday. We got a great pit spot right near the last turn.
The Coupe racing along
We are racing the Coupe this weekend. First thing up was the noise test I had been dreading. The limit is 92 db which is very quiet. I had built two different exhausts to try to quieten the car and this was the first real test (besides my cell phone APP at home). I passed! 88.3! I would have been a long way to go and not race. I did a couple laps of the track on my bike before dark. It looked really cool! Lots of elevation change, blind corners etc. It was very cold and sprinkling rain, but we had rain tires if necessary.
Friday was a practice day and John and I spent several hours going through everything on the Devin to try and figure what was wrong with the back-up motor. We swapped out plugs, plug wires and distributor. As well as checking everything under the sun. In the end we did not find anything definitive. They let us do a couple hardship laps and fortunately we must have found the problem because everything was fine. Nice to know we were ready for the next weekend.
One of the local guys showed me the way for the first few laps of practice but it was so hard to get the track in my head (its long and blind) and it was not that useful. In practice two we cracked a head and had to come in. Got another engine in by dinner time and had a wonderful French meal with the Montreal Vintage Racing Club.
Not only was our pit spot 30’ from the track, it was also 100’ from a lake. Very picturesque. There are houses with docks a few hundred feet away. No wonder this place is at risk of shutting down. So glad to get to experience this iconic track while it was possible.
There is only one grid for vintage cars so it’s a real mixed bag. The only car older than the Coupe is a Lotus 23. Half the grid are V8’s and even two rotary’s! Gradually working my lap time down as I learn
the track. Qualified 11th out of 22 cars. Car ran well with just a little oil leak to address. For the first race we had the same drizzly cold weather. Had a fantastic race and a few great duels. Finished P7. Love this track!
On Sunday we woke up to Sunshine! Had not seen the sun in the six days at Mont Tremblant! We had a bit of time in the morning so I took the head off the motor that died on Friday. Found two big cracks. Ouch!
Fortunately I brought a spare head so I re-assembled IT with the spares.
The first race on Sunday went really well. Car was perfect. Started seventh finished 11th. Only lost the places because all the fast guys that spun out yesterday were now staying on the track. Got another second better on lap time and started to feel really comfortable on the track. The feature race was 15 laps long which equates to more than 30 minutes. That is quite a bit more than the usual 20 minutes I am used to. Was happy to have a couple laps of full course yellow in the middle of the race to rest. Started as I finished in the morning race in 11th. Got another second faster and finished 8th. And second in under two litre. Even got a trophy!
Custom muffler built just for this track
Here is the first two laps of the race: https:// youtu.be/4rVpgH6AGSM?si=ehhlb6_Solk9RcPE
For awhile on Friday it seemed like things were not going our way and that nothing was cooperating, and that the trip preparation was insufficient, but we worked at it, and got through the issues and made it happen. John has definitely been working hard to keep ahead of things. Super happy with the weekend. The track deserves its reputation as one of the best two in Canada and for me it is in the top three of the 28 I have raced. The location was amazing, and the local racing club was awesome. The driver did pretty good but it was not nearly as easy to get to the speed of the locals as it was at Summit Point.
Packed up and drove a couple hours and made it to New York.
LIME ROCK, CONNECTICUT
Left the trailer at a fellow racer’s yard near the track. Had some time to diagnose the first engine issue with the Devin at Summit Point. Found another head crack. That’s two different cracks on two different engines! It does happen, but it’s not that common! We did not fix this one because the spare heads for it are not quite as straightforward a swap.
We did the race prep on the Devin for this weekend. Although the coupe won’t run again till Mosport
we went through it as well to make sure its ready. We visited Jeff Adams at Speedsport in Connecticut. Jeff is the premier 4- cam builder in the US and it was great to see his shop and get a few pointers.
This weekend we were racing both the Elva and the Devin. 12 track sessions in two days. It’s was gonna be busy. I hoped my old body would be up to it! The “weekend” is actually Friday and Saturday because they don’t race on Sundays here. I did my usual scooter laps to get a look at the track.
Friday was very busy. We were out six times in total. Fortunately the cars were pretty happy all day with just some small stuff needing attention. See the Lotus spin in front of me in qualifying: https:// youtu.be/SPiFqF6W7rM?si=EU8v0dZee9FlzdCK The Devin is the oldest car in the grid and qualified fifth and finished second in the race. Here is the first lap of the first race: https://youtu.be/C8hY4vfCDeE?si=P
-Aw-_5SlD-1laLs Here is the first lap of second race: https://youtu.be/uIQa8yoVhoo? si=d9JiOP6sUk7jOReP
The Elva qualified sixth and finished fourth. I had a really good grid with the with five Lotus 23’s to compete with. Laptime was 1:03.4. It should be better but I was getting tired! Here is the first lap of the race in the Elva. Check out the wheel spin and the twitch at the top of the hill. https://youtu.be/M6asqmks-Ko? si=-NBWgoMIbTRhZQJ1
Well we were all ready for a big day on Saturday. Unfortunately the locals were not as eager to play in the rain as we were. They cancelled the races and we just got practice sessions. I pretended they were races and started last and finished first! Haha. Oh well.
Had a great time and really loved some of the tough corners at this track. The track is quite easy to learn. Especially compared to Mont Tremblant.
Drove to Brighton, Ontario where John has a buddy with a great secure parking spot. This was the end of the first phase of the trip and I flew home for a week. Felt like driving to get to the airport in Toronto was more taxing than driving around a racetrack! John has the Rally car for a week while he visits his family in Toronto.
MOSPORT, ONTARIO
Ran three practice sessions with the Coupe on Thursday. Car ran great and I was gradually getting my lap time down. The track is very very fast. Half the corners are in fourth gear, and I don’t mean kinks in the straight that are flat out. I mean real corners, feathering the throttle and sliding at 170 km/hr. Average speed is 137km/hr.
I was running both the Elva and the Coupe this weekend.
This track is so fast in the Elva that I am in fifth gear for the first four corners. I started to feel more comfortable with the track and not quite so scared. It seemed like the trick to going fast here is carrying enough speed into these 160 kph plus corners. The Elva is geared a bit short and I was getting 222kph well before the end of the straight and had to feather the throttle so I didn’t overrev. The coupe was geared just about right and I reached 202kph and 7200 rpm right at the end of the straight. Both cars were running great and the weather was sunny. The Elva qualified 8th out of 35 cars and the Coupe 2nd out of 37.
There was dinners and parties and live bands at the track both nights so far with more of the same for tomorrow. Good thing the cars have been happy so I have enough energy to enjoy the festivities. And 10,000 spectators!
for the lead. Ginetta, Lotus 23, big fat 911, and myself. All three could pull me in the straight but I was good at the slower corners. Nose to tail for three laps. Worked my way to second and was feeling really good but then the motor started missing and I had to come in. Oh well. I did get the fastest lap. Here is the first few laps of the race: https:// youtu.be/y-4ggPT HQ?si=tvMc8yNIRLK75dWyThe
Each car had two races Saturday and another two on Sunday. The Elva started the first race in eighth and finished fifth, and started the second race in fifth and finished third. Just a Lotus 23 and a big fat 911 up front.
The Coupe started the first race in second. I had a great start and won. For the next race they combined our group with a faster group so I had to really work hard. The BMW 2002 I have been battling with broke a throttle cable so I thought I had it in the bag but then an Mazda RX3 came out of nowhere and was coming up fast but fortunately the checker came not a moment too soon and the Coupe won. John’s entire family (about 10 of them) were here to watch including his Dad who was a professional race photographer here at Mosport in the 60’s and 70’s.
On my own now as John left Saturday after the races to be with his mother in Toronto who is experiencing her last days after a long illness. On Sunday some of my ski buddies from Toronto came out with their families so that was great to have some cheerleaders. The first race for the Elva went well and I finished P4. The beginning of the feature race for the Elva was going really well. We had a four way battle
Coupe races went really well. First in the first race and first in the Feature! Although it may seem like it was easy being first in all four races. It wasn’t easy. All the winning margins were less than half a second! And there were three different cars in second place. A BMW 2002 twice, MGB once and RX3 once. In general the locals all caught up with me in turn two. Its a 176kph, blind, downhill, off camber and bumpy! What could go wrong? I just didn’t know when and where to turn in! and I just didn’t have the balls to go faster. Lucky thing I was good at turn three so they couldn’t quite pass me. Here is a couple laps of one of the races. You can just see that dam Beamer in my mirror. https://youtu.be/ I2hldsgliQg?si=IBMFFMwaULap2Ctd
Here is the same laps as viewed from the Beamer behind me. https://youtu.be/-SL-jBlE3Dg?si=obyjmZjgKWZ50I8
Even though I was physically dead tired after 4 races, I was also so emotionally pumped up after such a great weekend I packed all the cars up and hit the road. For 4 hours got to New York. Finally stopped at 9:30pm. Toronto traffic is horrific!
MID OHIO, OHIO
There are some professional race series here this weekend as well as the vintage cars so lots and lots of big rigs. Weather is very different from home here. It can be cloudy and hot (like 33 deg C) and humid all at the same time. And then intense rainstorms and wind up to 60 km/hr! All in the same day!
Got two dry practice sessions and one wet. Didn’t bother with the rain tires for the wet session as the weather forecast is good (hot) for the rest of the weekend. So it didn't seem like I need to figure out a rain line. The oil filter didn’t look so good at the end of the day. This engine was the old spare that had sat around for a decade. Decided I would go back to my main engine on which I replaced the heads during the trip. Remind me to make sure all engines are freshened up before I do a trip like this again!
I started to get the hang of the track. There is a real rhythm to the backside and I eventually got the flow going. Qualifying went pretty well. They grouped us with the Formula Fords and Sports Racers so a real mixed grid.
Woke up to 22 deg C at 6am! Thankfully my race was relatively early at 10am. Had a good race. Got my best time. Couldn’t catch the Lotus 7, but I tried. Finished second
Ready to go home! Packed up and left by 1:30am. Was over 37 deg C all day. The AC in the coach was working hard! Getting through Chicago traffic was a bit painful. About 42 hours altogeth-
er. Drove eight hours Sun, 14 hours Monday, 14 hours Tuesday, and got to Tsawwassen at 1pm on Wednesday. About 42 hours driving altogether.
The trip was a fantastic experience and I can’t wait to something similar again. It takes an enormous amount of preparation beforehand, and was often very intense during the trip, and now I get to reminisce and tell stories! All things I love to do. And next time there will be more preparation, and it will probably be just as intense, and I will be faster...
Gregory
The Elva lifts a wheel
By Bob Drew Photo credit
as indicated
A "Celebration of Sports Cars & the Older Adults Who Drive Them" was held at the Vancouver Island Motor Circuit near Duncan August 18, 2025. Organized and hosted by me, a senior, who has owned six Porsches before my current MacanS. I wished to encourage owners to get back on the track for some fun laps in their sportscar, and to see them leave with some great new personal memories. So I treated a few drivers I had met at VIRPCA and three other sportscar clubs to a day at the track followed by an onsite luncheon, and slide presentation.
Most of the drivers of the 21 cars were age 65 and over. All drivers had some Driver Education or open lapping track experience. Ten of the cars were Porsches: three Cayman GT4, three Boxsters ; [one Spyder]; two Turbo Conv; a 911 Targa and a 944. Organized in three run groups, they had three sessions for an exhilarating, spirited drive, perfecting their skills, and lapping safely on a lovely road course. All this was without endangering anyone on public roads.
Drivers and their plus ones socialized with the like-minded 35 guests during a light-hearted sit-down luncheon in the beautiful track-side lounge. The accomplishments of four still-active remarkable drivers aged 82 to 91 were celebrated. Guests shared a few novelty awards ( chocolate model cars, cups, etc). Two skilled women drivers received car decals: "YoujustgotpassedbyaGirl" to stick on their Porsches. I gave a PowerPoint presentation on the joys of driving sports cars, and sharing my experiences at a variety of major car events.
Photo: Wyman Lee
A great photographic record was provided by two accomplished photographers, Wyman Lee and Eric Maitland. I felt privileged to have been able to share the day with a group of likeminded people, still passionate about driving their sportscars.
I have a concern about the troubling trend of growing Ageism, and the rapidly implemented official Active Transportation Policy. This impacts ALL car owners including older adults, but especially those with additional mobility limitations. Hopefully, going forward, decision makers will implement Active Transportation & Parking Policies, in a respectful, inclusive, evenhanded manner.
It seemed to me that the actual needs of drivers later in life are going unnoticed. Apparently we have become an inconvenient truth.
With this track event, we wanted to show that we as a group are still here, we're alive, and we're capable of doing active stuff! A track day for this group, some of whom are older adults, was a fun way to demonstrate OURinterpretation of "ActiveTransportation" and to show to others thatwe'renotdeadyet.
In a bizarre Monty Python "Spamalot"sketch, an un-well man energetically resists being thrown on to a cart with corpses collected during the plague. He performs an energetic song and dance routine, singing :"I'mnotdeadyet." This Inspired us to morph our event into the inaugural meeting and formation of a brandnewnotional organization: The INDY* Drivers' Club!
Photo: Eric Maitland
Left: Group staged to start
Photo: Eric Maitland
It's for those 65 and older who need and enjoy driving their cars. There are no dues. It's a Lifetime Membership, with no renewal. *INDY = I'm Not Dead Yet.
One take-away I have from my 11 years with VIRPCA is what a great car club it is! We have something special here on Vancouver Island. You will feel a genuine welcoming vibe at VIRPCA Cars & Coffees where everyone's invited to join in. This is a club that 's inclusive, respects members of all ages, health, and backgrounds, who enjoy life and who share their passion for driving Porsche.
Bob Drew
Above: Tim Evans
Left: James Mills
Bottom: Al Sherwood
Photos” Eric Maitland
New Members Social and Fun Rally
October
4, 2025
The New Members Social, held on October 4, 2025 in Victoria drew a crowd. New members joined VIRPCA members for a fun rally before the lunch at Six Mile Pub to welcome them to VIRPCA. Many expressed appreciation for the introduction to club events and the comradeship that develops around the shared passion for the cars and the people. President Paul Rossmo outlined the architecture of the club and encouraged new members, who he described as “the future of the club” to become involved in the rewarding opportunities that exist in leadership and volunteering.
Lunch for the new members was on the club and many new friends were made.
Membership Chair, Larissa Lawrence and Rally Chair, Klaus Kreye, with assistance from Linnea Uphoff, created an unforgettable experience for new members with the fun rally around the beautiful country roads and ocean front in Metchosin. New members Jennifer and James Ferris were delighted to find that they had come in first in the rally.
Photo: Jennifer Ferris Pictured :James Ferris in front, followed by Adam and Anna Kouwenberg
From left to right: Larissa Lawrence, Membership Chair; James Ferris; Jennifer Ferris; Klaus Kreye, Rally Chair
Photo: Karen Bresler
Linnea Uphoff; Membership Chair, Larissa Lawrence; and Rally Chair, Klaus Kreye enjoy the aftermath of the fun rally they put together for the new members prior to the New Members
Social Photo: Karen Bresler
new members and old alike.
Linnea Uphoff submitted this photo, with the caption “Me being confused at the very first question even though I helped make the rally and got the rally book with answers ahead of time (which I didn’t read)”
Klaus Kreye, Rally Chair and Linnea Uphoff dressed for Oktoberfest and delighted
Photo Karen Bresler
Photo: Trace Hart
Dean Gaschermann was present for the rally and the lunch and caught a lot of the action with his camera.
Where is he and/or where is he going? It’s a mystery...
A welcome sight. Need more sightings
Photo: Larissa Lawrence
Left: A scenic rally stop
Photo: Jennifer Ferris
Below: A portion of the Porsche Corral at the Six Mile Pub parking lot
Photo: Ray Gumbel
Above: There was high energy in the room as everyone arrived for lunch.
Photo: Karen Bresler
Above: Dean Gaschermann puts him camera down for a few minutes to chat with Trace Hart at a scenic stop.
Right A room with a view. Photo: Tim Evans
Photos: Dean Gaschermann
Roving Reporter
This month’s Roving Reporter is Detlef Ehrhardt
Photos: Detlef Ehrhardt
Here are some photos of my visit at the Düsseldorf main PORSCHE Centre in August 2025. Showing all the wonderful presented new Porsches in a glance! The best is the Porsche Dakar Rally model with the member of Vancouver Island! Detlef (Editor’sNote:WeagreeDetlef)
Rally Talk
By Klaus Kreye
This year marked a complete change from the TSD rallies held in previous years. The main driver was the withdrawal of the rally master services coupled with the membership feedback on these events. Whilst enjoyed by all, the issue remains the often low speeds stipulated in the route book. That is an unavoidable obstacle for this kind of event. Much thought and research has been started to redefine and reconfigure a rally type event for our club.
At the time of writing we completed the Cafe 356 Gimmick Rally, where we added just a few TSD elements. We have laid out the New Members event similarly. I intend to continue evolving events along those lines, combining features from various other drives and events to create a new experience.
Recent developments at the Rally Association of Vancouver Island (RAVI) necessitated me to learn all about the Richta app and it's inner workings.
A recent event by the Old English Car Club showed a novel way of applying the app and that would likely be the next step in developing our events.
Comments, ideas and any feedback is, as always, welcome....along with any volunteers wishing to become involved in the set-up or running of an event.
Klaus Kreye Rally Chair rally@virpca.org
Above: Klaus Kreye doing timing at a Rally Cross event
Left: Linnea Uphoff’s 944 at the Spring Thaw Rally earlier in the year
Photos: Linnea Uphoff
John P. Sommerwerck
PCA Zone 6 Rep
Nancy & my September was relatively quiet. We only had one region visit, but it was a great one. We visited with the newest Zone 6 Region – Greater Columbia and celebrated PCA’s 70th anniversary in style enjoying German food and beer.
My term as Zone 6 Rep is nearing its end. Zone rep terms are for two years and can be renewed once. So, we are now trying to figure what comes next for us. It is also that time of the year when PCA regions seek volunteers to staff the key positions. PCA as the saying goes: Is fueled by Volunteers. Will you be a volunteer?
Fall is a special time of the year. The last of the Zone 6 signature events take place. Oktoberfast, 101 Loop Tour, Tech Ed with Alwin Springer to name a few. I will be making two of these three great events. Unfortunately, two of these events overlap. How about you? Or will you be attending Treffen Jackson Hole. Then I will be thinking about getting my cars ready for winter; storing my Spyder. Putting snow tires on the Macan.
For those long-range planners in the audience, I would note; Porsche Parade 2026 will be held in Lake Placid, NY starting June 14th, 2026. Spring 2026 Treffen will be held at the Montage Palmetto Bluff (Bluffton, SC) March 29th to April 2nd 2026 Treffen at Sea Pacific Wine Country cruise will depart from Vancouver, BC on September 19th, 2026. Parade 2027 will be held in Boise, ID, starting July 11th
Nancy and my Zone 6 region visit plans are complete. We have visited six regions so far and have plans to visit the remaining five. Zone 6 signature region events can be found PCA Zone 6 - The Pacific NW Regions Zone 6 abounds in great roads to drive and great automotive venues.
Parting shot. Fall Colors
This month’s photograph was taken by me of Nancy’s Copper Ruby Metallic Macan and my Gentian Blue Spyder with our colorful Maple tree in the background
Photo: John Sommerwerck
Stay healthy and we will see you in the Zone!
North Island
Director: Marc P. Klijnsmit
Hello club members! Another summer of club activities in the pocket! Great events! The ones Santanna and I attended were all amazing. There was no favourite! Personally, I loved the John Clark Memorial Weekend! Such a fun event with great people and great cars! I finally did the Gold River drive and I can tell you this……. It did not disappoint! Porsches and Prawns was absolutely fantastic! The food!?!? I can still taste the tomato jelly and the most amazing seafood boil in the world! What a feast! Thanks again Dean, Ann and team.
The second annual 356 Gimmick rally was another success as well. Klaus and Linnea did a great job organizing this fun event. And then here was Didier’s backyard (acres and acres of it) potluck lunch. The food members from all over the island brought were super delicious. It goes to show that we just have a great club with great members and great initiatives. I was just at the Porsche Centre Mayfair in London for a quick ‘wonder’. There are not many stores like this in the world. Has the feel of a fashion store with lots of lifestyle corners. Only 4 cars in the showroom, but a great feature wall, the colour wall. Awesome staff members and just an all around good experience. What a cool brand!
My apologies for not joining you at this year’s AGM, but I will try and be there via Zoom! Cheerio from London!
Marc P. Klijnsmit Cell: 416-909-03901 northisland@virpca.org
Mid Island
Director: Didier Moinier
This year has been very busy. Cars and Coffee on Sundays at the Cafe 356 is very popular. Many Porsches of all types every Sunday and many other car brands are visiting also. Very interesting.
We have had exciting events:
On July 27, we had the VIRPCA annual picnic at the Hunterspride Acres property, hosted by Maxine Moinier and myself. We had very good attendance from many different locations on the Island. Some had rides in my Citroen 2cv and all had a chance to visit my helicopter.
Dean and Ann Aikenhead organized a fabulous lunch at their place "Porsches and Prawns"! All delicious food and great attendance from all over the Island.
September 10 we had the three days event "John Clark Drive to Gold River" . A sold out event with great attendance. We stayed at the Naturally Pacific Resort in Campbell River- beautiful place, very new and excellent staff and food. The drive itself was fantastic of course as that road from Campbell rive to Gold River was made for Porsches!...
I am still working on organizing a ride on the Steam train in Port Alberni. If not for this year, we will have an exclusive ride in the Spring once we all have our great cars back on the road.
Looking forward to an active 2026.
Didier Moinier Mid Island Director
midisland@virpca.org
South Island
Director: Ray Gumbel
Photos submitted By Ray Gumbel
We had a very active summer filled with fantastic events on the south end of the island, including driving tours and our popular monthly “Fast.Food” dinner nights. In July, we hosted a dinner-social at Church & State Winery, where 20 members enjoyed a wonderful dinner with a stunning view of the vineyard.
In August, the “Fast.Food” event was held at the highly rated Janevca Kitchen & Lounge in Esquimalt, where 24 members dined on a gourmet family-style dinner in the Savoy Room.
Toward the end of August, we organized a Parade tour to Porsche & Prawns. This drive started at Drumroasters Coffee. 11 Porsches toured through the beautiful backroads of Cowichan Valley, stopping at Blue Grouse Winery before concluding at the extraordinary Porsche & Prawns event hosted by Dean and Anne Aikenhead, which welcomed nearly 60 members from all parts of the Island for an unforgettable gourmet dinner.
Looking ahead to the end of October, we plan to host a four-course meal at Camosun College, with registration details to be announced soon. Most of our events in the South Island sell out quickly, so please register early on Motorsport Reg (MSR) to avoid disappointment.
If you’d like to join us for coffee and chat, come to our regular Sunday morning Coffee & Cars gathering at Whole Foods in the Uptown Mall in Saanich. New members are always welcome. This event takes place year-round, rain or shine.
We welcome any ideas for driving tours or events, so please email me. Also, be sure to check the "calendar of events" on virpca.org for updates. Register early, as our events tend to fill up quickly!
Ray Gumbel South Island Director
Photo: Sonia Ross
Larissa Lawrence, Membership Chair
Looking Back, Driving Forward
“It’snotjustaboutthenumbers it’saboutthepeoplewhomakeeverydrivememorable.”
This past year has been one of reconnection, renewal, and reflection for the Vancouver Island Region. After several years of steady growth, we experienced a small decline in total membership but our story this year is about momentum through engagement, not metrics alone.
As of September 30, 2025, the region closed with 410 Primary Members and 248 Affiliate/Family Members, for a total of 658 members. While this marks a modest decrease of 16 Primary Members year-over-year, it follows a five-year trend of strong overall growth from 350 Primary Members in 2020 to well over 400 today. The dip simply reflects natural membership turnover, not a loss of enthusiasm within our community.
Five-Year Membership Trend (2020–2025) Primary Members: steadylong-termgrowth.
“Greatpeople,greatcars,andgreatexperiencessharedthat’swhatmakestheIslandRegionthrive.”
Over the past twelve months we welcomed 35 new members, many through referral from you, our members and Porsche Centre Victoria strengthening a partnership that continues to bring new enthusiasts into PCA.
Our membership mix remains vibrant, spanning first-time Porsche owners, long-standing members celebrating 20-, 25-, and 40-year milestones, and families sharing their passion across generations. This diversity fuels the sense of belonging that defines our region one where track days, social drives, tech sessions, and spirited meals turn into lasting friendships.
Highlights from 2025 included our New Member Social & Treasure Hunt Rally, a season of wellattended drives, and another successful “Fast.Food.” series connecting members over local eats. Our collaborative spirit also extended beyond the road through member-led charitable activities, giving back to the communities where we live, work, and drive.
Retention remains strong, with renewal rates holding steady across both Primary and Affiliate members. As with most regions, a few non-renewals each quarter are offset by new joins and transfers. The key remains engagement welcoming newcomers and staying connected with long-time members.
Looking ahead to 2026, the focus will be on deepening our sense of belonging, expanding participation in cross-Island events, and strengthening ties with broader PCA events. With the support of our Board, Area Directors, magazine editor, and dealership partner, the Island Region continues to embody what makes PCA special: great people, great cars, and great experiences shared.
As I complete my second year as Membership Chair, I’m proud of the progress we’ve made in growing participation, improving communication, and supporting our members throughout the Island. I’ve appreciated the opportunity to contribute, and I look forward to welcoming the next Membership Chair as they continue building on this foundation.
Seeyouaroundthenextcorner!
Larissa
Membership Chair
Events Chair Report
Tim Evans
I know the driving season for most of us is coming to an end but we have had a great year with lots of club activities. I lead the Breakfast drive to the Prestige Resort in Sooke and the drive to Genoa Bay for lunch. Also, we have participated in the two-day Island Adventure arranged by Ron Dempsey and Dave Hord from Hagerty and the Porsches & Prawns put on by Dean and Ann Aikenhead. All were excellent and had very positive feedback from the participants. Our multi day event was the John Clark Memorial weekend at the Naturally Pacific Resort in Campbell River with a drive to Gold River. The charity for this event was the Gold River Food Network. In addition, Ray Gumbel organized the Early Riser drives along with the drive to Blue Grouse Winery, and our monthly Fast Foods. Thanks to Garth Weber-Atkins for the Ladies Drive. The last two events of the year are the New Members Lunch where all members are welcome to attend and the AGM. Both are good opportunities to meet other members and maybe look at opportunities to volunteer.
If you are wondering what events are coming up be sure to check out the calendar on the website. You can also see pictures from past events in the gallery.
We will start planning the 2026 calendar in a couple of months so don’t be shy about suggesting events. Even if you have no experience or time to organize them yourself, we can always help out with that. Send any suggestions to myself at events@virpca.org. Our events can only happen if members step up and volunteer to organize them.
So, it’s up to you as to what events we have in the coming year.
See you on the road
Tim
Gallery
Member Trace Hart is rediscovering her creativity and incorporating her passion for motorsports in her art. This passionate artist can be reached at @trace.hart on Instagram, or Tracey Lynne McQuiggan on Facebook, or via text 250-240-5833. You can also chat with her at the AGM where she has donated a couple of pieces as door prizes.
Art by Trace Hart
“Take Flight”
911 ways to use your Porsche
Garth Webber Atkins prepared non-alcoholic Mimosas from the trunk of her 944, for the attendees of the 2025 Ladies Drive. What a delicious use of a Porsche. Thank you Garth!
Photos: Karen Bresler
IfyouwouldliketoshareaphotoofyourPorschebeingusefulordoinguniqueactivities,pleaseemailthe Editorwithyourphoto/sandabriefdescriptiontoeditor@virpca.org
Porsche Chic
This issue’s chic VIRPCA members below
Photos: Karen Bresler
Kevin Roots shoes, with a partner who also knows a thing about shoes
Dian Seguin-McIntyre and Howard McIntyre in front of their “ less than 20 hour old Macan”
Left: Garth Webb Atkins at the Ladies Drive she led
Lynn Duplessis assisted Dean and Ann Aikenhead in some of the courses in the Porsche and Prawns meal
Ongoing Cars & CoffeeTimes
North Island Cars and Coffee is every second Saturday in Campbell River at the Quinsam Crossing Starbucks- 10am to 12.Cars and Coffee is also every 4th Sunday at Bean Around the World on Cliff Avenue in Courtenay. 10am to 12.
Mid Island Sundays 9:00 am, Café 356, 1025 Lee Road, Parksville
South Island Sundays 9am, Whole Foods Market, 3587 Blanshard Street, Victoria
A few upcoming events October December 2025
Please check the website as events are updated all the time. Some notable upcoming events are featured here so you can “Save the Date” and register in time. We look forward to the cars, people and lively discussions!
October 19 AGM and optional lunch, Merridale Cidery & Distillery, Cobble Hill BC At the time of printing there were only a few spots left.
October 20 Fast.Food. Camosun Classroom Restaurant SOLD OUT
November 15 John Clark Celebration of Life, Little Red Church, Comox, BC
December 6 A German Christmas Café 356
December 7 Ron Dempsey’s Annual Holiday Dinner
TBA Wyman Lee’s Annual Holiday Lunch TBA
Photo: Eric Maitland
Porsche pets
Winston Jager is not a Porsche fan! Sheila writes that “he rode in Martin's silver 911Carerra S and didn’t like it at all. He couldn’t leave the driveway with him in the car - he was frantic. Then Martin tried him in the blue Cayman gt4. He flat out refused to get in it. He hasn’t ridden in the red Carrera4 GTS, he wouldn’t get in! He has ridden in mine twice, but isn’t happy when he’s in it! He loves Martin’s Ford truck! He hangs his head out the window and lets his ears flap! Any kids see him and they wave at him because he looks so happy in the truck.”
IfyouhaveaPorschePetandwouldliketohaveyourpetfeaturedhere,please emailtheEditoreditor@virpca.orgwiththephotoandabriefdescriptionofhow yourpetenjoysthePorscheexperience.
Trucks have a better view
Photos submitted by Sheila Jager
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