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Vo l u m e 52 I s s u e 8 EDITOR Angela Manente gpeditor@az.pca.org ASSISTANT EDITOR Lisa Wong gpeditor@az.pca.org CONTRIBUTORS Danielle Badler Mark Baker Dan Bouet Ken Bryant Jim Bultema Milt Feltch Frank Grimmelmann Dieter Guenter Bruce Harrington Jerry King Jan Mackulak Cesar and Maria Rosaortega Moe Scharhon Chas Wirken Bob and Cheryl Woodwell Rook Younger
ON THE COVER Circling the Porsches! Alpine Tour 2022 Photo by Milt Feltch
IN THIS ISSUE FEATURES
10...............Meet A Member - Cesar and Maria Rosaortega 18.............. Alpine Tour XXI a.k.a. The Ken Steele Memorial Alpine Tour 28.............. The Art of Racing in the Clouds! 32.............. This Magic Moment 33.............. Book Reviews for Porschephiles 34.............. The Real Meaning of Friends - Porsche Style
AZ.PCA.ORG Going Places is the official publication of the Porsche Club of America, Arizona Region and is published electronically monthly. Written contributions and photographs are welcomed and can be emailed to the editor. Opinions expressed are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official position of the Porsche Club of America, Arizona Region, its officers or members. Permission is granted to reprint any material herein provided full credit is given to the author and to Going Places. PORSCHE®, the Porsche Crest®, CARRERA®, and TARGA® are trademarks of Porsche AG. The editor shall reserve the right to edit and publish only those articles felt to be in the best interest of the members of the Porsche Club of America. THE DEADLINE FOR ARTICLES AND ADVERTISEMENTS SUBMITTED FOR PUBLICATION IS THE 15TH OF THE MONTH PRIOR TO THE MONTH OF PUBLICATION. Commercial advertising rates can be found in the back of this publication.
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS
PRESIDENT
Mark Baker president@az.pca.org
VICE PRESIDENT
Mark Manente vicepresident@az.pca.org
SECRE TARY
Jen Bartling secretary@az.pca.org
NEWS & EVENTS
5............... 2022 Calendar of Events 7............... 2022/2023 Autocross Season 8............... 2022/2023 HP Drivers Education Season 9............... Get Involved 12.............. August Member Meeting 13.............. 9th Annual AZPCA Night Out at the Ballpark 14.............. Mogollon Rim Drive 15.............. Calling All AZPCA Members 16.............. Porsches & Pancakes - Black Mtn. Coffee Shop 22.............. Save The Dates! 23............. Porsches & Pancakes - Anthem Country Club 24.............. New Members’ Day 25.............. Fall Colors Overnight Tour 26.............. Arizona Region 44th Annual Concours d’Elegance 27.............. AZPCA Holiday Party 40.............. PCA Parade 2023 - Palm Springs, CA
IN EVERY ISSUE TREASURER
Andrew Grossman treasurer@az.pca.org
PA S T P R ES I D E N T
Steve Sapareto pastpresident@az.pca.org DIREC TORS AT L ARGE
Jim Bultema JimBultema@az.pca.org
Andy Cole AndyCole@az.pca.org
Richard Wyatt RichardWyatt@az.pca.org
Rook Younger RookYounger@az.pca.org
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4.............. Arizona Region Board 6.............. President’s Corner 11.............. From the Editor 27............. Social Media 38.............. Members’ Anniversaries 39.............. Goodie Store 41.............. Executive Appointees 42.............. Zone 8 Staff and Websites 43.............. Sponsorship Program
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2022 C ALENDAR OF EVENTS Editor’s Note: The date, times and details of AZPCA events may be changed or added at anytime. CLICK HERE AZ.PCA.ORG to check the website for the entire calendar of club event information. AUGUST 2022 3 We 6 Sa 15 Mo 13 Sa 22 Mo 27 Sa
Monthly Membership Meeting AZPCA 9th Annual Night Out at the Ballpark Going Places Deadline (Sept.. 2022) Drive to Payson/Mormon Lake Board of Directors Meeting Porsche & Pancakes - Black Mountain Coffee Shop
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Monthly Membership Meeting Fall Colors Tour - Flagstaff Driver Ed - Arizona Motorsport Park Autocross - AZ Motorsport Park Skidpad Going Places Deadline (Nov.. 2022) Board of Directors Meeting Flight 44 Phoenix Annual Concours d’Elegance
SEPTEMBER 2022 7 We 10-11 Sa Su 15 Th 17 Sa 19 Mo 25 Su
Monthly Membership Meeting Cottonwood Driving Tour/Wine Tasting Weekend Going Places Deadline (Oct. 2022) New Members’ Day - Culinary Dropout Board of Directors Meeting Porsche & Pancakes at Anthem Country Club
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PRESIDENT’S CORNER Hello All:
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t’s hot stuff today. It is supposed to be 114F according to the weather service. I don’t think I will be out in my Cab with the top down today. There is a PnP breakfast at one of my favorite breakfast places on July 23rd (The Thumb in North Scottsdale) They had plenty of tables for us inside to stay cool. We had a great turnout I hope you are all enjoying the hot weather but still getting a chance to get out in your cars. Later in this edition is the posting for the upcoming fall elections. There will be vacancies for President, Vice President, and 2 Directors at Large. It is common that no one wants to fill the vacancies and we have to hunt for people to step up and volunteer. So, if you want to help out and meet lots of great people, please consider volunteering for one of the available club positions. Signs for the balloting will start soon, and we will conduct the voting online again this year. Flight 44 will be held at the grass area of McCormick Ranch (near Scottsdale Rd. and McCormick Pkwy.). The dates are Friday, October 28, and Saturday, October 29. The MSR registrations for entering your car for show, judging, or attending the social events should be posted within the next week, so check the club website for registration options. The following are some upcoming events: August 3 – Monthly Meeting at Lou Malnatis in north Scottsdale August 6 - Annual AZPCA Night at the Diamondbacks August 13 - Mogollon Rim Drive to Mormon Lake August 27 – Porsches n Pancakes at the Black Mountain Coffee Shop September 7 – Monthly Meeting (tentatively Porsche North Scottsdale) September 10 – Driving Tour to Cottonwood for an overnight Wine tasting Charity Event September 17 – New Members Day at Culinary Dropout in Tempe I hope to see you all at an upcoming event. Drive safely, Mark
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AUTOCROSS
2022/2023 AUTOCROSS SEASON
Saturday, Saturday, Saturday, Saturday,
October 15, 2022 - Arizona Motorsport Park Skidpad November 11, 2022 - Arizona Motorsport Park Track November 12, 2022 - Arizona Motorsport Park Skidpad December 10, 2022 - Arizona Motorsport Park Skidpad REGISTER ONLINE HERE on MotorsportReg.com
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DRIVER’S EDUCATION
HPDE schedule 2022 / 2023 Season Saturday, October 8, 2022 Arizona Motorsports Park Saturday & Sunday, November 5-6, 2022 Inde Motorsports Ranch Saturday, December 3, 2022 Podium Club at Attesa Saturday, February 11, 2023 Arizona Motorsports Park (CCW) Saturday & Sunday, March 25-26, 2023 Inde Motorsports Ranch HPDE Event Registrations: azpca.motorsportreg.com
Arizona Motorsports Park – 15402 W. Camelback Rd, Litchfield Park, AZ 85340 Inde Motorsports Ranch – 9301 W. Airport Rd, Willcox, AZ 85643 Podium Club at Attesa – 6870 S Bianco Rd, Casa Grande, AZ 85193 | 8 |
Get involved Meet fellow club members and enthusiasts. See what driving a Porsche on a local track is all about. Volunteer some time to help out the program. No prior experience necessary. Get involved by volunteering for one of our HPDE program roles below: Corner Worker/Flagger – COMPENSATED ROLE - $100 cash or a future track day credit ($175 value). Observe cars on track and provide flagging communication to drivers. Radio in to Chief of Course regarding any incidents, issues, and need to flag drivers. 8 hr full day commitment Driving Instructor – Experienced drivers who are interested in becoming a PCA Instructor. Grid Marshal – Radio communication with the Chief of Course and Corner Workers to release vehicles onto the track from Pre-Grid, and direct the flow of cars on and off the track. Approx. 2-7 hr commitment (part day to full day). Lunch Pickup/Prep/Cleanup – Pickup lunch from a nearby location and/or lunch prep and cleanup. Photographer – Capture photos of the event from great vantage points on the track or paddock for publication in Going Places. Approx. 2 hr commitment. Pre-Grid – While cars are staged waiting to enter the track, check driver wristbands and confirm other safety guidelines are being met prior to releasing vehicles. Approx. 2-7 hr commitment (part to full day). Registration – Check in drivers and their guests at the track gate entrance. Approx. 2 hr early AM commitment. Safety Tech – Using our safety checklist, inspect vehicles and helmets to ensure compliance. Approx. 2 hr early AM commitment Setup / Breakdown – Assist with unloading/loading and set up of equipment such as tables, chairs, canopy, PA system, etc. Approx. 1 hr commitment, early AM or late afternoon. Writer – Write an editorial on the event, perhaps with an interview or two from drivers for publication in Going Places. Approx. 2 hr commitment. HPDE Track Locations: Arizona Motorsports Park – 15402 W. Camelback Rd, Litchfield Park, AZ 85340 Inde Motorsports Ranch – 9301 W. Airport Rd, Willcox, AZ 85643 Podium Club at Attesa – 6870 S Bianco Rd, Casa Grande, AZ 85193 Interested in Volunteering? It’s super easy - here’s how to get involved:
Register Online – Go to azpca.motorsportreg.com, find the event, select “Volunteer” during the registration process and choose your desired role from above. Email – drivereducation@az.pca.org to register or for more information.
Your help is greatly appreciated! We need volunteers to keep these programs healthy and ongoing! We hope to see you out there! GOING PL ACES
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MEET A MEMBER
M
eet this month’s featured members, Cesar and Maria Rosaortega.
1. When did you join PCA? May 24, 2022. 2. What Porsche(s) do you have? We have a 2021 911 Carrera S with a 7-speed manual. 3. Where are you from? We’re from Brooklyn, NY but I immigrated from Honduras in 1984 as a kid. 4. Family? We’ve been married for 24 years and have two daughters, ages 23 and 17.
5. Work background or trade? I’m a retired Marine and worked in the Security field, and Maria is a licensed commercial insurance professional. 6. Work makes your car special? It’s a Porsche, and it is our first. 7. Next upgrade? Maybe a new exhaust. 8. Have you personalized your car? Nothing big, just a personalized Veteran license plate. 9. Favorite memory with a car? So far it was delivery day. 10. Why did you buy your Porsche? I’ve wanted a Porsche 911 since 1984 when I saw my first one. 38 years later, I finally got one!! 11. High school nickname? None. 12. Top 3 cars you would own? 911 Turbo S, 911 GT3, Porsche Boxster GTS 4.0.
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EDITOR
Ma nent e
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hy do I always leave writing my editorial column for last? Well for one thing I need to read all the articles submitted to decide who’s going to be awarded the Monthly Writer’s Award. But, let’s be real, procrastination comes into play too! This month our editor-in-training, Lisa Wong, has worked alongside with me in publishing this month’s Going Places. Next month Lisa will produce the September issue from start to finish, so she can experience the full process. Our plan is to officially transition our roles (me to assistant editor and Lisa to editor) with the October issue. In this month’s issue we have three awesome articles; Alpine Tour XXI..., The Art of Racing in the Clouds, and The True Meaning of Friends – Porsche Style. Make sure to read them and watch the YouTube video https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=aDiDnG_1ZXY It was hard to decide who the Writer’s Monthly Award would go to. Drum roll please...Jim Bultema has been chosen to receive this month’s award. He will receive a $30. credit on MotorsportReg, which is good for one year to use on any AZPCA activity. Even though we are in our summer months in Arizona, there are still many drives and social events planned. Come on out! Hope to see you soon at an upcoming event.
Baseball anyone?
Angela
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MONTHLY MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS Wednesday, August 3, 2022 Monthly Meeting at: Lou Malnati’s Pizzeria
(North Scottsdale, right across the street from the Penske car dealerships)
Address: 17787 North Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, AZ 8525 Time: 5:30pm to 8:00pm Cost: $30.00 per person Menu: Lou Malnati’s famous deep dish pizza • Sauce and Cheese • Pepperoni • Pepperoni and Mushrooms, • Sausage • Garden salad 5:30pm – 6:15pm Social Hour 6:15pm – 7:00pm Dinner 7:00pm to 7:30pm Meeting Last time we held an event there, we had over 60 attend so it is a popular place and the pizza is great, so sign up early. Registration ends on Sunday, July 31 and we are limited to 60 attendees so please register early. Use the link below to register on MotorsportReg: https://www.motorsportreg.com/events/monthly-meeting-at-lou-malnatis-pizzeria-north-scottsdale-pcaarizona-309050
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REGION ANNOUNCEMENTS
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REGION ANNOUNCEMENTS Mogollon Rim Drive to Mormon Lake August 13, 2022 Take a drive up the Beeline Highway to Payson with a bunch of Porsches, then follow the curves up the Mogollon Rim to Mormon Lake, where we have lunch planned at the Mormon Lake Lodge Steakhouse.
At the end of the scenic drive up the rim through the beautiful Ponderosa pine forest of Northern Arizona we will arrive at Mormon Lake.
Mormon Lake is the largest natural lake in Arizona… sometimes. During droughts it’s frequently not so large, and not so much a lake. These days it’s virtually bone dry. But wet or not, this is a habitat where you can often see abundant wildlife, including herds of elk, across the landscape. Lunch at the Mormon Lake Lodge Steakhouse will include the following menu options: • • • • • •
Pull Pork Sandwich: Smoked Pull Pork on a bun with coleslaw and choice of side Border Burger: Hand Pressed Burger topped with melted pepper jack cheese and piled high with bacon, green chili, chipotle ranch and fresh guacamole Smokehouse Burger: Hand pressed burger served on our chef’s homemade BBQ sauce, with smoked cheddar cheese, applewood smoked bacon and crispy onions ML Burger: Hand pressed burger topped with lettuce, tomatoes, and onions Crispy Chicken Sandwich: Served on a bun with lettuce, tomato, pickle, and onion.
Tarnation Wings: A healthy portion of legs and wings tossed in one of our signature sauces ((Hot, BBQ, Teriyaki, Garlic Butter), served with celery, ranch dressing.
Side choice of French Fries, Tots, Onion Rings with burgers and sandwiches The cost per person is $19, including tax and gratuity. See more information on the AZPCA website: https://az.pca.org/event/mogollon-rim-drive-to-mormonlake-2/
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REGION ANNOUNCEMENTS
CALLING ALL AZPCA MEMBERS
THIS IS YOUR CLUB! ARE YOU WILLING TO SHARE SOME OF YOUR TIME AND TALENT? PLEASE CONSIDER VOLUNTEERING TO HELP MAKE CLUB DECISIONS BY RUNNING FOR THE 2023 BOARD OF DIRECTORS. IN NOVEMBER, WE WILL ELECT THE NEW OFFICERS. YOU PROBABLY HAVE SOME GREAT IDEAS AND EXPERIENCES THAT MAY BENEFIT OUR CLUB! Even though November feels like it’s a long time off, we need to give the membership notice, so we are preparing the ballot now for Going Places! BOARD OF DIRECTORS POSITIONS (2 Year Terms) FOR 2023: PRESIDENT VICE PRESIDENT DIRECTORS AT LARGE (2) IF YOU WANT TO VOLUNTEER TO FILL ONE OF THE ABOVE POSITIONS OR HAVE ANY QUESTIONS PLEASE DO NOT HESITATE TO CONTACT THE CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS.
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REGION ANNOUNCEMENTS
PORSCHES AND PANCAKES Saturday - August 27, 2022 7:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
Black Mountain Coffee Shop Carefree Spanish Village 7211 E Ho Rd., #23 Carefree, AZ 85377 Well known for their Delicious Breakfasts for the past 46 years and located in CAREFREE’s historic Spanish Village, join us in the courtyard for this exceptional Porsche & Pancakes Event! Enjoy Locally Roasted Coffee & Freshly Brewed Tea, Homemade Cinnamon Rolls, Homemade Biscuits and Gravy, and a Full Breakfast Menu that you’ll be able to order from directly. Select Gluten Free Menu Items and Much More! Order off the full menu and pay when you leave Questions? contact Frank Grimmelmann at fgrimmelmann@mindspring.com
Registration is required! Event limited to 45 people. Registration link to MotorsportReg: https://www.motorsportreg.com/events/porsches-n-pancakes-at-black-mtn-coffee-shop-mountain-pcaarizona-495253
Registration ends August 22nd
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ALPINE TOUR XXI a.k.a. The Ken Steele Memorial Alpine Tour STORY BY Bob & Cheryl Woodwell AND PHOTOS BY Attendees
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or those of you, who think Arizona in June is hot with expectations of more uncomfortable weather in July, August and September, think again. This year’s Alpine Tour was anything but hot. Rain, rain and more rain and temperatures in the 40s during the day and cooler at night made this tour one for the record books and reminded folks that Arizona is not just Maricopa County!
But first things first, this tour, again organized by Mark Manente, with I’m sure plenty of help from Angela, started on a more somber note when Mark and Rook Younger reminded us that this tour was originally started and organized by Ken Steele a couple of decades ago and of Ken’s many contributions to AZPCA. Personally, Cheryl and I remember Ken and his wife Fran for their easy going and friendly way of approaching life. Ken will be missed by those who knew him and by those who only learned of him on this trip.
The drive to Alpine and the Tal-Wi-Wi Lodge started shortly after 8 AM following the drivers’ meeting where Rook, the AZPCA Tour Chair, and Mark reminded everyone that a tour is not meant to be a Driver’s Education driving event on public roads. This was a necessary reminder when one looked around at the variety of fine Porsche automobiles gathered for the event. The drive to Alpine was split into two groups of about 13 cars each. Group one was led by Mark with Jim Bultema acting as the sweep. Group 2 was led by Rook with me, Bob Woodwell, acting as the sweep. After finally loosing most of the traffic east of Gold Canyon, all the drivers and passengers enjoyed the beautiful, sweeping mountain views to Globe, a bio and gas stop and driving through the Salt River Canyon to our lunch stop at The Lion’s Den in Pinetop. Along the way there were multiple opportunities to drive on twists and turns at reasonable “Porsche” speeds as long as we did not run into trucks, campers and other vehicles also enjoying the Arizona countryside and looking to get out of the heat. The selection of The Lion’s Den restaurant proved excellent as the weather was perfect, seating was outside, the food was good and there was plenty of parking. Also, Pinetop proved to be a great gas stop, as gas was at least $0.50/gallon cheaper than in the Phoenix area.
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Leaving Pinetop was the beginning of the end for nice weather. The weather deteriorated to heavy, intermittent rain showers with lighter rain in between. The temperature also dropped. Our car thermometer read a low of 49°F during this time. Both groups were forced to abandon plans to make a quick stop at Big Lake. Fortunately, both groups also were, purely by luck, able to miss some heavy, small hail. The hail accumulated to such an amount that it truly looked like you were driving on roads that recently had experienced some snow. Finally after arriving at Tal-Wi-Wi, a couple of miles North of Alpine, most members found their rooms quickly. The key to one room; however, was missing forcing Jen Bartling to climb through an unlocked window to enter their room. The Tal-WiWi is an interesting place, receiving both positive and negative comments. It is what it is, a basic rustic mountain hotel which has the basics including a microwave, refrigerator and coffee maker. It is definitely not the Ritz-Carleton! But two attributes are especially important and nice: (1) there are no other hotels in such a nice quiet area that can accommodate our group and (2) we have the run of the place when we are there. Not even a manager was around most of the time (which was also a little frustrating at times). After some rest, socializing and meeting new friends the evening pot-luck supper started o n t h e Ta l - Wi - Wi restaurant deck and into the restaurant, which, despite it being very nice is currently not open. There was an abundance of food, including freshly grilled corn by Mark, drinks provided by each member for themselves
and deserts. And the rain held off! The dinner broke up between 8:30 PM and 9:00 PM allowing everyone time to relax and get rested for the driving tour planned for the following day. Now for those of you who are not familiar with Alpine, it is truly a rural town in the mountains. There is one tackle and bait stop that also serves as the only gas station for miles, a couple of small restaurants and a small grocery store with the basics. So, once you arrive at Tal-Wi-Wi, there is not much around for 20 miles or so. The country nature of the area, however, allows one to enjoy the scenery of lakes, mountains, streams, wildlife and the quiet. The driving tour, which left Tal-Wi-Wi the next morning, headed east into New Mexico on Route 180 and continued south on 180 in New Mexico. It started off through a little rain which passed quickly. The weather generally improved as the drive progressed through the Apache National Forest with many nice views and spirited driving. First stop was a small general store, the Alma Store, in the not so big town of Alma, NM with the second stop about 12 miles south at the Leopold Vista Picnic Area. The picnic area was well kept and clean, with several shaded picnic tables and great views. This stop allowed everyone the opportunity to stretch their legs and eat lunch, as for the most part, there are no restaurants along the route.
one of the finest driving roads in the west. But all was not well that day as the weather again interfered. The strong storms had caused at least one tree to fall partially across the road and washed dirt and rocks across the road in several locations resulting in an interesting and stressful drive back to Alpine. In one case, a rock caused a flat tire on Jim Bultema’s car. Now in most areas this would be a minor nuisance, but in this part of Arizona it was a major headache.* The Alpine Tour ended Saturday evening with dinner at Avery’s BBQ restaurant in Springerville. They advertise they are one of the top ten BBQ restaurants in Arizona. In my book they are pretty good. Top ten, I am not so sure. Traveling back home on Sunday was on your own with no organized drive. Most people left relatively early. Some folks drove South on the Coronado Trail and then West towards Phoenix. Many others, Cheryl and I included, took the faster path home through Show Low, Payson and Fountain Hills. But again, the weather did not cooperate. With some exceptions, we drove through heavy to moderate showers most of the way home. It was not until we were well south of Payson that the rain ended,the sun came out and the temperature skyrocketed. All-in-all, this XXI Alpine Tour lived up to its promise of cooler weather, provided a great opportunity to meet and get to know other club members and to drive your Porsche on some great Arizona and New Mexico roads. Yes, the weather was not as nice as previous years, and yes, it caused some changes in driving plans, but it is also gave all of us an opportunity to experience Arizona in the summer away from the heat and bustle most of us live in daily. If you have not participated in an Alpine Tour yet, you should definitely consider it in the future. It is great fun all around.
After lunch, a few drivers including Cheryl and I reversed course and made the drive back to Alpine. Most drivers continued, returning to Arizona near Three Way and Morenci, turning backNorth on the Coronado Trail (U.S. Highway 191), probably
Sidenote… What happened to Jim, as mentioned above, and the difficulties two other club members had after flats on a recent drive to Prescott, made Cheryl and I realize we should have a plan for how to handle this and other problems that might occur with our Porsche when we are not in an urban area. Remember, most Porsches do not come with a spare. A five-mile tow provided by a standard AAA membership does not cut it. So, this was an important lesson for us and should be for you. Our solution: add unlimited towing to our car insurance policy. It cost us less than $10/year/car. We recommend you make a plan that makes sense to you to handle emergency situations should they arise. Don’t let lack of planning ruin your next trip. What would you do, for example, if you had a flat or mechanical issue when driving between Quartzite and Palm Springs? *Editor’s note: Please read Jim Bultema’s article, “The Real Meaning of Friends” for all the details of his and Carole’s adventure! More pictures at: https://azpcaphotos.smugmug.com/Driving-Tours/ Alpine-2022/
Quick stop at Morenci Mine.
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REGION ANNOUNCEMENTS
SAVE THE DATES! UPCOMING DRIVES AND OVERNIGHT TRIPS August 13: Drive up the rim from Payson to Mormon Lake/ Lunch at the Mormon Lake Steakhouse. September 10-11: Overnighter to Jerome-Cottonwood/Sip & Stay package at Tavern Inn. October 6-7: Fall colors drive through Sedona-Oak Creek Canyon to Flagstaff; Overnight @ Little America Hotel in Flagstaff; various options on Friday, including lunch at Snow Bowl DETAILS TO FOLLOW... CHECK OUR AZPCA WEBSITE CALENDAR
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9th ANNUAL Porsches and Pancakes at Anthem Country Club - Sunday - September 25, 2022 8:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Ironwood Grille At the Anthem Country Club 2708 W Anthem Club Dr, Anthem, AZ 85086 On the heels of the eight past years’ very successful events, we will again return to the elegant Ironwood Grille at the Anthem Country Club for another signature event! [with both indoor,open and outdoor seating available] Please save the date for this special event, and plan to join us on Sunday, September 25th. Since we will likely exceed 55 Porsches and over 100 enthusiasts, secure your spot now. Forget the red zones in front of the main entrance, this is a Porsche event, and we’ll have the cars lined up around the circular drive and let them overflow into the parking lot once again. Check-In opens at 8:30 AM, with food served at 9:00 AM! There will be no onsite registration and you must pay online in advance. To entice those of you who missed this event last year or those that drive further, we thought you’d like to see what you missed, all for an all-inclusive $35/person (all-in, Fully Inclusive):
Healthy, Sweet, Savory Buffet Fresh Sliced Fruit Display Crème Brulee French Toast Asparagus, Mushroom and Gruyere Strudel EGG STATION Prepared to order with Peppers, Onions, Mushrooms, Spinach, Tomatoes, Ham, Bacon, Sausage, Cheddar, Salsa and Swiss and Feta Cheeses Beverages Coffee, Decaffeinated Coffee, Tea, Grapefruit & Orange Juices Maria and I are excited by the prospect of welcoming you to experience the best of the Anthem Country Club, please join us and reserve now! Questions? Contact Frank Grimmelmann at fgrimmelmann@mindspring.com
Registration will be available soon at: https://az.pca.org/event/porsches-and-pancakes-at-anthem-countryclub/ GOING PL ACES
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REGION ANNOUNCEMENTS New Members’Day Saturday, September 17, 2022 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Culinary Dropout: The Showcase Room at The Yard In Tempe 149 S Farmer Avenue Tempe, Arizona 85251
Attention all club members! Join the fun at New Members’ Day to welcome and celebrate our new club members. This event is an opportunity for our members to meet the 2022 Board of Directors, the chairpersons, and other club members for a lunch-and-learn. The program includes introduction of the 2022 Board of Directors and presentations from the club chairpersons about their areas of responsibility and club activities, as well as how to use the AZPCA website and sign up for exciting member events. After lunch there will be an opportunity to discuss individual topics one-on-one with board members and chairpersons. Based on the success of our 2021 New Members’ Day, we are once again holding the 2022 event at The Showcase Room at Culinary Dropout in Tempe. Located in the heart of The Yard at Farmer Arts District in Tempe. The Showcase Room features an inviting industrial atmosphere with original vaulted wood ceilings, a private bar and patio area. An assortment of menu items at food stations will be provided along with non-alcoholic beverages. A cash bar will also be available during the event. The event will cost $10 per attendee, with the majority of the costs subsidized by the club. All new members attending the event who have joined the club since our last New Members’ Day (9/18/21) event will be provided a $10 credit to MotorsportReg.com valid until the end of 2023. To receive the credit, your attendance must be verified at event check-in. The event registration will open soon. This popular event is sure to sell out early, so keep an eye on the calendar for the registration link and don’t hesitate to register! https://az.pca.org/event/new-members-day-2022/ Registration will be limited to 150 and close on September 9th at midnight.
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REGION ANNOUNCEMENTS Fall Colors Overnighter to Flagstaff October 6-7, 2022 Note that this is a weekday trip, Thursday-Friday, Oct. 6-7. Early October is prime time for viewing the fall colors in Northern Arizona. This overnight trip follows the Red Rock Scenic Byway to Sedona, then twists up Oak Creek Canyon, where the leaves should be putting on their show! When we arrive in Flagstaff we will have a buffet lunch at Grand Canyon Brewery Pub, then take a tour of the historic Riordan Mansion, one of the finest examples of American Arts and Crafts-style architecture open to the public today.
After the tour we’ll take the short drive to the Little America Hotel, where we will check in and enjoy social time with our fellow club members at Flagstaff’s only AAA approved Four Diamond hotel. “Set in 500 acres of Ponderosa pine forest, Little America Flagstaff combines inviting hospitality with the natural beauty of Northern Arizona.” A special group rate has been arranged, which you can take advantage of when you register for this event. On Friday morning after breakfast we will take the scenic drive to the Snowbowl. The fall colors should be dazzling as we head up toward Arizona’s tallest peak. Options on the mountain include lunch at the Agassiz Restaurant, where you can “kick back, relax and take in the mountain views at 9,500 ft.,” and you may want to ride the Arizona Gondola to view the dramatic scenery of Northern Arizona from a bird’s eye view peaking at 11,500 feet. See more details on the AZPCA website: https://az.pca.org/event/fall-colors-overnighter/ GOING PL ACES
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REGION ANNOUNCEMENTS
Porsche Club of America, Arizona Region
44th Annual Concours d’Elegance
SAVE THE DATE! The Board of Directors and leadership team of AZPCA cordially invite you to participate in our 44th annual Concours d’Elegance, known as Phoenix Flight 44, on October 28th and 29th, 2022 at The McCormick Scottsdale – Millennium Hotels. Festivities commence on Friday evening at 5:30pm, October 28th at The McCormick Scottsdale, located at 7421 N Scottsdale Rd. by McCormick Ranch. On early Saturday morning, October 29th we will commence with the Concours d’Elegance car show at the hotel’s front lawn for judging and display of an awe-inspiring array of Porsches. After judging is completed on Saturday morning, we will reconvene inside the hotel for lunch and presentation of awards. The McCormick Scottsdale -Millennium Hotels has reserved rooms at a $2XX + tax discounted rate for our out-of-town guests for Friday and Saturday nights. Keep an eye on the AZPCA events calendar for upcoming Concours details and links to sign up! Phoenix Flight 44 – Arizona Region | Porsche Club of America (pca.org) Book a Room link Coming Soon!
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REGION ANNOUNCEMENTS SAVE THE DATE! AZPCA ANNUAL HOLIDAY PARTY Saturday, December 17, 2022 More details to follow...
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knew where I was, but I couldn’t see where I was going!
The Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, often referred to as The Race to the Clouds, has been described as one of the most dangerous racing challenges in the United States. And that’s on a good weather day. This year’s race was not on such a day.
26th race, the weather was threatening and the forecast was worrisome. I put the outdoor cover on my car, did one more ride-along tutoring session with our division’s coach, Jeff Zwart, in a Porsche Taycan, had an early dinner, and tried to get some sleep before the 2:00 a.m. alarm sounded.
I was invited for the third consecutive year to drive with the Porsche Motorsport North American team competing in the Porsche Pikes Peak Trophy by Yokohama division of the 100th running of the second oldest race in the United States. The division is limited to Porsche Cayman GT4 Clubsports, the factory prepared racecar version of the GT4 street car. My five fellow competitors raced 2019 and 2020 781 models; while I race a 2016 981 model with 40 fewer horsepower. The weather on practice days throughout the month of June was perfect. No fog, rain, hail, sleet or snow. But when we moved our cars into the starting line pits the afternoon before the June
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While I slept, it rained on the lower mountain and snowed higher up. Following a long line of spectators heading up the two-lane road, I arrived before dawn at the pits located at 9,390 feet. The atmosphere there looked like a stereotypical nighttime scene from a horror movie set in London. Everything was shrouded in the 100% humidity of a thick fog. At the 6:30 am drivers’ meeting we were given the good news that the race would proceed to the summit after the slush and snow was cleared from the road. Last year, rain during the afternoon before race day formed ice on the upper road, causing the race distance to be shortened by about three and one-half miles. The green flag was waved for the first of the 14 cars in the Exhibition division about 20 minutes after the scheduled 7:30 start time. My division was the second to run, and I would be the first car in the division to launch. I warmed up the car, turned on the defroster, got strapped in, turned on my oxygen supply and inched to the staging area through the fog and swarm of spectators in the pits.
Gloomy.
Last minute coaching from Jeff Zwart. Continued on page 30
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The Art of Racing in the Clouds (continued from page 29) The road at the start line was wet. But that was not a problem. The tires supplied by Yokohama were well suited to a wet road. The problem was visibility, which was limited, very limited. Don’t take my word for it. Pikes Peak champion David Donohue said in a later interview that we had less than 25 yards of visibility at the start line. I took the green flag at about 9 o’clock and sped off into the fog. It was, in a word, horrible. I was straining to see my reference points for braking zones and apexes. I knew the road well from repeated practice runs and therefore knew where I was on the 12.42 mile course, but I couldn’t see where I was going. Needless to say, my speed was reduced and time was elapsing quickly. My goal of beating my best personal time from 2020 had instead become my hope to simply avoid going off the road and to finish at the summit.
Leaving the pits.
Poised for the start.
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Taking the green flag.
But wait! A mile or so into the lower section, the fog thinned and then vanished. I could see all the way down the straightaway through Halfway Picnic Grounds. I was elated to be able to push the throttle to the floor, see my braking point at the next corner, and race uphill through a series of now visible turns. Could this mean that I was now above the weather? Mother Nature’s answer would soon be a hard “no.” After nearly three miles of no or only intermittent light fog, I hit an opaque wall of fog at the Elk Park turn. My first reference point, a gate on the left side of the road, was invisible. I never saw it. The next reference, a yellow traffic sign on my right, appeared belatedly only as I was beside it. I couldn’t see two car lengths ahead of me. Then another break in the fog occurred before I entered a section of successive hairpin turns and switchbacks aptly called the “Ws.” I was driving in and out of the fog with rock faces on one side and cliffs on the other. From there, the fog was ever present. From Devils Playground to the finish line, for about three and one-half miles, visibility was the worst. Approaching Cog Cut, the third turn from the summit, I couldn’t see over my hood. I had to look out my driver’s door window to see the sequence of familiar pavement patches that told me I was already in the braking zone. Fortunately, I was going so slow that I was able to make the hard, decreasing-radius uphill left turn. Two turns later I was at the finish line at 14,115 feet. The person waving the checkered flag was a ghostly figure in the thick fog. My race in the clouds was over. I was relieved, but disappointed. My average speed (52 mph) and total time were understandably slow. But at least I was not one of the eight cars (including one of my competitors) that did not finish; at least half of them went off-road and suffering varying degrees of damage (no driver was injured).
Lineup of GT4 Clubsport competitors.
Finally, as all racers must do, I give thanks to my sponsors: Porsche Motorsports North America, Yokohama, Mobil 1, Patrick Motorsports, and Race Technik. Because a video is worth more than these one thousand words, you can view my in-car video (and post-race interview) at:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aDiDnG_1ZXY
Jeff Zwart clowning in front of drivers Loni Unser, Cam Ingram, Gilles Nadeau, Chas Wirken and Jonny Lieberman.
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THIS MAGIC MOMENT STORY BY DANIELLE BADLER
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et us all now praise the magic moments in our lives. Because, God knows, right now we really need them.
What am I talking about? I’m talking about what moves you. To your soul. You feel it in your bones. Take the title song to this column. A moldy oldie by The Drifters, yes. But the experience ... “So different and so new. Was like any other. Until I met you. And then it happened. It took me by surprise. I knew that you felt it too. By the look in your eyes….” Right? It’s not just personal. It’s a human condition revelation. It can be plaintive. I have a playlist of songs to, figuratively, slit your wrists by. Like “Comin’ Back to Me” by the Airplane. “Whatever happened to wishes wished upon a star? Was it something that I made up for fun? I saw you, I saw you comin’ back to me.” Another personal favorite … “What’s New,” the Linda Ronstadt version with the Nelson Riddle Orchestra. “Adieu. Pardon my asking what’s new. Of course, you couldn’t know. I haven’t changed. I still love you so.” “Why” by Annie Lennox. And it can be joyous. It just so happens that my claim to fame, come what may, is that I was at Woodstock. All four days. And I’m often asked what was the best performance. And I respond, without hesitating, that it was Santana. Nobody, or at least nobody I knew, had ever heard Latin-rock fusion before. And the ultimate was their closer, “Soul Sacrifice.” I just happened to come across a video of the performance, celebrating the birthday of drummer Michael Shreve, who was 20 at the time. The video was minus all the frou-frou of the edit used in the movie. Just the performance, straight-up. And, you know what? The experience was still, after all these years, eight minutes of pure transcendence. I also get it from Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony. My line is simply this. God said to Beethoven, Ludwig, write this down. And he did. Cinema. The scene in Alien, you know the one. The bathroom scene in Psycho. I saw Jaws at a preview. Had no idea what I was in for. Then, just for us gearheads, there’s the whole of Grand Prix and Le Mans. Films to be savored. Sport. Everyone who plays golf knows the ecstasy of a purely hit shot. “Golf shot!” is what players yell. And, every round, you hit enough of them to get you to come back, and beat your brains out, one more time.
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It has nothing to do with money, necessarily. Money is simply an enabler. It enables you to buy your golf clubs. You’re a/v system. Your Porsche. What you do next is up to you. Like going searching for the perfect corner. Rather, the perfectly executed corner. Where you leave nothing back. At the limit of adhesion. And you do the same in the next corner. And the next. And you complete a perfect lap. Is it really possible? Of course it is, it’s magic. Or go searching for the perfect road. Tail of the Dragon, without traffic. Southern Utah – start with Route 24 to Scenic Route 12. Recommendation; do it during a shoulder month, preferably midweek. Rte 128, from the 101 Freeway to Mendocino. Stands of redwoods, the sun glinting through the canopy of green. Then you break into the brilliant sunshine of a golden meadow. Then it’s back into the forest. Then sunlight. Then redwoods. Then sun again. You’ll know you’re close to the end of your glory drive when the sun is replaced by coastal fog. And the cars that take your breath away. Do you remember the first time you saw a 911? A split-window Vette? An E-Type? A Ferrari? The first time you sat in one? Or drove one? Or bought one? And the venues. Years ago, the company I worked for actually held a global senior management meeting in Monaco. I had never been. Turns out, our hotel was on Casino Square. We checked in and went for a walk … I wanted to look at the boats in the harbor … boats is not the right word, but you get the idea. There was an elevator that took you down to the quay. We got in. It descended, stopped, and the door opened … to … the tunnel! One step out of the elevator and there I was. I was standing in the tunnel in Monaco. I started shaking. Mumbling to my companion that this is the tunnel, this is the tunnel, this is the grand prix tunnel! I got a lot of weird looks. And I didn’t care. Was that a magic moment? It was for me. A moment I’ll never forget. And that, my friends, is what gets me through this life. I’m collecting a mental scrapbook of moments. Moments that transcend. I hope you have your own snapshots. So you can say the same.
BOOK REVIEWS FOR PORSCHEPHILES BY BRUCE HERRINGTON, ORANGE COAST REGION
Classic Porsche 911 Buyer’s Guide 1965 - 1998 The narrative is followed by detailed specifications and quotations from contemporary reviewers. There is also a Parts List table with prices apparently in 2021 dollars but relative values from model to model are still significant. There is a rating table comparing characteristics of models within the year in question, and usually excellent photographs of engine and cockpit. Next is a two-page “Garage Watch – Problems with (and improvements to)....” photograph of an example vehicle, annotated with descriptive call-outs to guide anyone evaluating such a car. Throughout the book, the year is printed on the right hand edge of the page, greatly simplifying the process of finding information on a particular year of interest. There are 34 chapters dealing with individual years from 1965 through 1998. Leffingwell has met the challenge of describing each year individually, different from the write ups of the preceding and following years. Having owned an ‘86 Targa for almost 20 years, I can attest to the completeness and accuracy of his enumeration of that car’s foibles,
B
eginning with a general discussion of buying a used Porsche, which includes some interesting comparisons between the 356 and the 911 and 912, and narrative paragraphs on checking individual ‘systems’ of a candidate purchase. Chapter 2 provides a comprehensive treatment of the ins and outs of Porsche Targas and Cabriolets. Chapter 3 deals with identifying and evaluating ‘gray market’ cars. They tend to be the proverbial ‘pig in a poke’ and should be priced accordingly. Because a car needed to be special in some way to induce anyone to deal with the gray market importation process, these cars often carry premium prices based on what they are supposed to be. The reality of gray market cars is a very mixed bag. Caveat emptor in spades! Not only will the character of the car be in question, so may be the ability to register and insure it for road use. Chapter 4 of CLASSIC PORSCHE 911 starts the series of year-by-read commentary with the 1965 901/911. Every yearchapter begins on the left-hand page with a narrative about the marketing situation, the design/engineering considerations, and special characteristics of that year.
The “Classic’ years covered in this book are going up in price. No one should consider buying one of these vehicles without availing themselves of the guidance in this book. Any Porschephile will benefit from the knowledge of the evolution of Porsche design presented by this book. Typical of Leffingwell’s superbly illustrated Porsche books. it is a book that every Porsche enthusiast of whatever vintage will enjoy. CLASSIC PORSCHE 911 BUYER’S GUIDE 1965 1998, by Randy Leffingwell, published 14 June 2022 by Motorbooks, Let Book by Leffingwell = Outstanding Book join Einstein’s equation in the pantheon of classic equivalencies. CLASSIC PORSCHE 911 is soft bound with 240, 8x9 inch matte pages with 200 illustrations, By the time you read this it should be available for $32.99 from your favorite bookseller or from QuartoKnows.com. Leffingwell has produced a plethora of Porsche books and they are all outstanding. The text of this Guide is comprehensive and readable, and is fully illustrated with excellent, large photographs.
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The Real Meaning of Friends - Porsche Style
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e were having too much fun! My wife Carole and I were on a drive with our club, the Arizona Region of the Porsche Club of America. We were just west of New Mexico, in Alpine, Arizona, a town that's lucky to have made it on the map. Twentynine shiny Porsches were enjoying the beautiful scenery despite the on and off rain. There were many cowboys in Alpine, but they weren't singing, but they should have been, for bad things happened while driving through the White Mountains in the Apache Sitgreaves National Forrest. I have to say; this real-life story reminds me of an old time western from my youth; when the cowboy stops singing, you better watch out for the bad guys coming over the hill.
STORY and PHOTOS BY JAMES BULTEMA
minutes. A couple of those cars slowed down to check on us. We gave them a thumbs up while waiting for our Porsche friends. Events at first happened quickly. I examined the tire and noticed that a rock must have penetrated the tire's sidewall, confirming there was no way it could be repaired. Meanwhile, Carole was out of the car looking for cell phone reception. As Porsche sports car owners know, we don't have spares or jacks, so your only choice is to get a new replacement tire, and stores usually don't stock our expensive tires. Not deterred, we looked at a map and noted that the nearest major tire store was 85 miles away in Show Low.
For those of you who haven't been on a Porsche drive, please don't let this story deter you; it's so much fun and a chance to meet new friends and share your love for anything Porsche.
I saw Carole talking on the phone, and my hopes for help soared—that didn't last but a few seconds. She told me she got through but that the tire stores that could change out a tire did not pick up. Cell reception was horrid and made things more complicated, including the entire mountain, even at our lodge. It was not uncommon to see people walking around like zombies with their arms outstretched to the sky, as if they were going to make a sacrifice.
On a drive, you have a "lead" car, who does just that and a "sweep", who is the last car in the line to attend to anyone should they have trouble. Carole and I were the sweep for a brisk drive through the White Mountains with thirteen Porsches in front of me. It was an all-day drive, and as we got to within twelve miles of our lodge, we felt a huge thump that shook our Cayman and was followed by the sound of air madly rushing out of our right rear tire. We are thankful it did not blow out during the twisties at the height of the mountain.
We next worked on getting a tire while at the same time trying to get a flatbed tow truck. We managed to contact Discount Tire in Show Low, who just happened to have the tire we needed; we couldn't believe our luck until he told us he was closing at 5:00 p.m. and, even worse, was closed the following day, Sunday. It was now after three, and the drive from our location was close to two hours—if we had someone to make the run—we didn't. No one is behind you when you are the sweep; besides, sweeps don't get in trouble—yeah, right!
Knowing we were in trouble, I quickly flashed my high beams to the last Porsche in sight, but he was too far down the road to see me. The next challenge was finding a place to pull off the road, as there wasn't a shoulder, with a posted speed limit of 65 MPH while we were doing five. We crept along a couple of hundred yards when I spotted a dirt forest service road and was just able to get our car off the pavement. The time was 2:30 p.m. We were deep in the forest, with a vehicle passing by about every ten
As we debated our next move, we saw the distinctive running lights of a Porsche roaring up the road towards us. Pulling up were our good friends, who we were sharing our cabin with, Mario and his wife, Natalie. Seeing that reminded me of how a sailor lost at sea must feel when he sees a ship approaching—pure joy. I will never forget the enormous smile on Mario's face as no problem is too big for him. You feel better just hanging with him.
The author with his wife, Carole during happier times.
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After explaining what happened, he quickly volunteered to make the run to get the tire, a three to four-hour round trip.
We were sure they would come back. I called Cesar, who said he would be with us shortly. I had already decided that if things went sideways, I would use my disabled Porsche to somehow get us out of trouble. After calling every tow truck in the area, we got one who said they would help, but we had to pay $375. upfront with a credit card. We didn’t care as the rain was coming down hard, and it was now dark. We wanted out of there.
Friends! Carole, author, Natalie, and always smiling, Mario. We both noticed the time and saw we had very little of it. He was gone in a flash, heading to Show Low. Carole called the shop and asked them if they could stay a little later for our friends. He said no problem and that he would be cleaning up anyway. With them gone and no one else coming, we concentrated on getting a tow to get us out of the forest. Being AAA members, we called them for help. After a lengthy interview which included them trying to determine where the heck we were, they said they would dispatch a flatbed truck which should arrive by 4:16 p.m.—great news. As we sat in our car, a tattered pickup with a cab holding what looked like four 16 to 18-year-old boys slowed down as they passed with four heads swiveling simultaneously to get a better look. They didn’t say anything; they just stared with blank expressions as they slowly drove by. That was weird, we both commented. Meanwhile, two hours past due back at the lodge, our fellow Porsche enthusiasts noticed their sweep was missing. After some discussion, our new friend, who we had just met at the last Porsche membership meeting, Cesar and his wife Maria, jumped in their Porsche and headed back the way they had come. Knowing Cesar for just a few hours from our last event, I already discerned he is a man of action. We hit it off immediately as we are both war veterans, me Vietnam, him the Gulf War. Cesar told me he was medically discharged and a former sergeant in the Marine Corps. But what he didn’t have to say was that he was a man who will always have your six (your back), as we say in the military. It’s one of the highest compliments you can give a person in my book. With spotty phone reception, Carole noticed she had a voice mail. It was around 4:20, and it was AAA. Sorry the voice said, but we can’t find anyone to come to get you, but don’t worry, she went on, we will try to find someone soon. “Sorry,” we couldn’t believe it. AAA’s job is to get you out of trouble and back to a safe place, not leave you hanging. At least they gave us the list of other tow truck companies in the vicinity, which means within a hundred miles or so. Carole went about finding someone else. About this time, we saw the same truck we had seen earlier. This time, the pickup nearly stopped as four arms came out of the cab, flipping us off in unison. It was very concerning to both of us as they slowly drove off again with their fingers waving out the window.
The other monumental problem, besides getting the car out of the forest, was finding someone to change the tire, which of course, you need a tire changer. We found four that could do it, but they were all closed until Monday. Carole called one she thought might still be open and got an answer. I don’t want to say she begged, but it was close. She asked the owner if he would stay and wait for us. The man’s name was Benjamin, who was the kindest person you would ever want to meet. It was his son’s 21st birthday party, and festivities had already started. We said we would throw in a $100. tip if he could wait another hour. He kindly said yes. Now we waited for the tow truck, which never came. During this time, Cesar and Maria arrived to help us. Cesar even volunteered to stay with me and the car that night if we couldn’t find a tow. He said the club barbeque dinner had started at a restaurant another twenty miles away, and everyone was enjoying that, as they should. Those two were there but took off when they heard we were in trouble, especially with the pickup truck circling the area. Having gotten the tire we needed with ten minutes to spare, Mario and Natalie stuffed it behind their seats and put their top down so it could fit. On their way up the mountain, it began to drizzle, and they would have to put the top back up, meaning they needed to ditch the tire. They managed to contact us, and we told them to leave the tire with Benjamin at the tire store. They said fine, but when they got there, he was gone, and the store was locked up. With a huge stack of tires spread around the tiny store, we decided the best plan was to hide it, and we would somehow get my car to the tire. Joining the festivities at the barbeque, the two tire chasers sat down for a nice hot meal and grabbed us some grub since we were still stranded in the forest. As it turned out, the tow we paid for said the truck they sent had broken down and couldn’t make it. Great, now it looked like the car would spend the night on the side of the road—not a good thing, especially with the teenagers in the truck cruising the area. Back at the restaurant, some dinner conversations took place, discussing getting us out of the woods and back to our room at the lodge. A plan developed which involved getting a jack and lug wrench from the one Macon on the drive, getting a wheel from Rook’s Porsche, driving it out to me, and changing them out. We could then at least get my car back to the lodge. Arriving in constant rain, Mario and Natalie had the tools to see if they could get my tire off the car. Having to squat in the mud with a little stream developing, Mario and Cesar tried in vain to find a jack point on my 718, but the jack was not Continued on page 36
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The Real Meaning of Friends - Porsche Style Continued from page 35 suited for this.
At the Tackle Box gas station still trying to get the tire off with no luck. L to R: Mario, Cesar, author, and Maria. Cesar suggested we form a convey with him leading, then me, followed by Mario, all with our emergency flashers on. We all agreed with the tire damage; we should keep the speed around 8 MPH. We believed the Michelin Sport 4S was wide enough to keep the rim off the pavement, but we could only guess for how long. With poor visibility and slow speeds on a twisty road with a speed limit of sixty-five, twelve miles between us and a closed service station wasn’t a pleasant thought. But the alternative sounded worst, so off we crept.
to the side and waved them past. After what seemed like an eternity, but in reality, fifty minutes, we pulled into the closed Tackle Box gas station. Thankfully the tire had held on during the twelve miles, but as we hobbled into the station, it totally shredded. So again, we tried to jack up the car and remove the tire, but with no luck. Finally, soaked to the bone, the six of us somehow managed to cram into two 911s for the four-mile trip back to the lodge. Everyone was exhausted, it was around 9:00 p.m., but we were all charged from the day’s events. We needed a plan for Sunday when everything on the mountain would be closed, and we all had to check out of the lodge. Nothing is easy in a remote area, from eating to finding stores, especially in a single gas station town that couldn’t change tires. Worst, we were thirty minutes from the new tire hidden amongst hundreds of worn-out rubber soles. We still couldn’t find a flatbed truck even to get us that far and we didn’t have a place to stay. With everyone exhausted, we decided we would meet up early and see what our dreams told us to do. Waking up early Sunday as our roommates, Mario and Natalie, had to be on the road by 7:30 a.m. for a vital engagement back home, I headed to the parking lot to get some phone reception and work on getting a flatbed truck. The first person I heard from was Cesar, who found a Walmart that could change the tires, but we had to get the car and tire to them. While figuring out my next move, Mark M., the organizer for the event, saw me and rushed over. He immediately suggested something I had missed. Several others had mentioned this, but in the heat of events, it didn’t sink in. Mark suggested I call Porsche Roadside Service and tell them the problem. If your Porsche is under warranty, and mine is, they will tow it to anywhere necessary to get repaired. Several members said they had used them, all with a happy ending. Repositioning in the parking lot to get any reception, I called them. The receptionist was reassuring as she listened to all my woes. She told me not to worry, that they would get my car repaired. My heart skipped a beat when she said they would tow it to Albuquerque, the closet dealer. I told her we live in the Phoenix area, so she just as quickly said they would tow my car to Porsche Chandler—at no charge to me. A five-hour tow, I thought, wow! I told her that was great but that we would need to get a ride in the tow truck. She said that might be difficult as many companies don’t allow passengers in their trucks because of covid. Here we go again!
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No matter what transpired, I thought getting with the car at the Tackle Box gas station was best. While looking for a ride, Jake P., a new member on his first ride with us, saw my concern and offered to give me a lift. During a rest stop from Scottsdale on our way to Alpine, I started a conversation with Jake, as he was
also driving a Lava Orange Porsche. I don’t know; something about that color draws us “bright” personalities together. By the time we arrived, an hour had elapsed since I had called Porsche Roadside, and I had not heard back. Jake seeing my frustration, stepped up and, without a word, began to make some calls. I was quickly learning that Jake is a man of action that does not except shortcuts or excuses. Within minutes he had a list of three flatbed companies that said they could be there within two hours. Nobody else had accomplished that in two days! Jake picked the one he thought would do us right and told me to call Porsche and give them “my” suggestion. I did, and ten minutes later, I got a call from Terry, the driver from Excel Towing in Show Low. He said he would not only tow our car but squeeze Carole and me inside the cab but on one condition. What now, I thought, will we have to ride in the Porsche. He told us, “ I love to sing and talk, and you will have to listen to me for five hours and look like you are enjoying yourselves, “ he said with a huge smile. Thank heavens we love music. We had a deal. An hour and a half later, he pulled up like he owned the place, loaded my car, and the stories started as soon as our butts hit the seats. But the funniest thing, the stories were so interesting, and the music, well, if you love the Village People of YMCA fame, played at the loudest volume possible, this was the ride for you. It was for us; we had a great time.
What’s in the coffee cup? L to R: Carole and Natalie.
We stopped for gas during the five-hour tow to Chandler after traveling two hours. What makes this a story is that no sooner we had stopped, one Porsche showed up, then two, and unbelievably a third, all from our group drive. Everyone wanted to make sure everything was going as planned to see if they could do anything to help. That is a moment I will never forget, what friendship! With the car dropped off at Porsche Chandler, we said our goodbyes and took a minute to take it all in. What we learned from this drive is that in adversity, there is no one you would want to be with more than the like-minded souls who love Porsches and people. The real meaning of friends for us did come Porsche style. We love you all, and thanks so much for making this an adventure worth writing about. See you next time, but don’t forget to keep that sweep in your mirrors.
Almost home! L to R: Jim B., Terry, and Carole.
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EXECUTIVE APPOINTEES AU TOCROSS Rick Althouse Kim Kemper autocross@az.pca.org CHIEF CONCOURS JUDGE Andy Cole concours@az.pca.org CHIEF DRIVING INSTRUCTOR OPEN POSITION CDI@az.pca.org C OM PE T I T ION/ DR I V ER EDUC ATION Dan Bouet drivereducation@az.pca.org DRIVING TOUR CHAIR Rook Younger drivingtours@az.pca.org ASSISTA N T DR I V ING TOUR CHAIR
Jim Bultema
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EVENT REGISTRAR Rook Younger drivingtours@az.pca.org EVENT REGISTRAR A S S I S TA N T Richard Wyatt d88wyatt@aol.com GOODIE STORE Betsy Andrade betsy7890@earthlink.net HISTORIAN Loretta Aman jlaman914@cox.net MEMBERSHIP Moe Scharhon membership@az.pca.org
NEWSLETTER EDITOR Angela Manente gpeditor@az.pca.org ASSISTANT NEWSLETTER EDITOR Lisa Wong gpeditor@az.pca.org PANORAMA LIAISON Mike Labowitch panorama@az.pca.org PORSCHES & PA NC A K E S C O CHAIR Dennis Rood dmrood1@comcast.net
M E M BE R S H I P M E E T I NG CHAIR Jim and Carole Bultema monthlymeetings@az.pca.org
PORSCHES & PA NC A K E S CO-CHAIR Frank Grimmelmann fgrimmelmann@ mindspring.com
A SSISTA N T MEMEBER SHIP M E E T I NG C H A I R Andy Jorgensen monthlymeetings@az.pca.org
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SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM
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he sponsorship programs were designed to allow our current and new advertisers and sponsors a simple way to choose a program that will include; digital on-line published newsletter and internet exposure opportunities all for one simple investment. The sponsorship program has five tiers: Bronze - $250 includes one small website banner on the Membership and Going Places digital magazine page of our website, and one eigth-page (3.5”x 2”) color or grayscale ad in the Going Places publication. Silver - $600 Includes one medium-sized website banner on the Membership and Going Places digital magazine page of our website, and one quarter-page (3.5” x 4.75”) color or grayscale ad in the Going Places publication.
Platinum - $10,000. Includes one large vertical ad on the front page of our website, an embedded video, one full-color or grayscale, full-page (8” x 10”) ad inside the front cover in the Going Places publication. It is the responsibility for each sponsor to develop and design their unique promotional ads. Sponsors must submit their own artwork electronically for ads in gif, pdf, jpeg or swf (for website ads) formats. New sponsorships will run yearly, and investment will be pro-rated for any new sponsor who commits mid-year. The acceptance and display of advertising in this publication does not constitute an endorsement of the advertiser or product by the Porsche Club of America, Arizona Region. AZPCA reserves the right to refuse to print any ad it deems inappropriate. Sponsorships must be prepaid. Staff reserves the right to change rates upon notice at any time.
Gold - $1200 Includes one medium-sized website ad on the main page of our website rotating with other sponsors, and one half-page (8” x 5”) color or grayscale ad in the Going Places publication.
Contacts: Sponsorship Requests and Tier Details Sponsorships and Advertising Manager, Andy Jorgensen E-mail: sponsorship@az.pca.org
Titanium - $2500 Includes one large vertical ad on the front page of our website rotating with other sponsors and one full-page (8” x 10”)color or grayscale ad in the Going Places publication.
Angela Manente – Going Places Editor E-mail: gpeditor@az.pca.org
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