Get Out & Drive ........

I’m probably thinking the same as all of you, “I know we have needed the rain to replenish all of our depleted aquifers, but I think we have enough now! It’s time to turn the spigot off! It’s time to get out and drive! We now have a backlog of events ready for all of you to enjoy your Porsches, whether it is driving up or down the coast, on the track or just being able to go out to eat with the group. I don’t think I have said this in many years but I think it’s time for a dry Spring. As I have mentioned before, this will be a busy year for regional Porsche events, especially with the national 2023 Porsche Parade down in La Quinta. I am signed up for all of them but will probably not take my “black” Porsche down to Palm Springs in June. The last time I did that in summer was for a friend’s wedding and I had to wear gloves so I wouldn’t burn my hands opening the car doors. So, our “white” Volvo SUV will work just fine. If it will be your first time, it is worth going for all 7 days. There are a number of events worth trying at least once. There are also a number of other things to do in and around the Coachella Valley. Having lived in Indio, next door to La Quinta at one time, I have explored the region many times. Besides playing at some world-class golf courses, going up to Idyllwild on the tram is worth doing at least once if you haven’t done it. You can drive up to Idyllwild, and I am sure there will be a “Porsche trip” up there you can sign up for, but the tram has some spectacular views. I hope to see all of you there. For those of you wine aficionados, the annual “Trip

by Bob Kitamura, Editor

to Healdsburg” (page 11) is coming up very soon so sign up early and talk to Gil Igleheart if you have any questions.

Starting at noon on May 24th is the sign up for the 2023 9th Annual Werks Reunion Monterey (page 33). For those of you new to Porsche, this one day event is worth attending. It is close to home, so you can easily drive up in the morning and be home by early evening. Some of us stay a few days since it is during Monterey “Car Week”. I will probably be up there judging cars again, maybe yours might be one of them!

One last thing, if you get a chance, please give a word of appreciation to members of our hard working CCCR events team. Gil Igleheart, Chuck Jennings and Bob Bruington spend many hours to make sure we have some great events for all of us. Whether it is one of our regional drives, great meals, or track events (autocrosses and drivers education), they seriously take the time to make sure that everything is ready so we will enjoy ourselves. Many others are involved as well but these are the guys that make it happen!

Everyone, have a great month and stay safe out there …… Get Out and Drive!