Porsche Club of America - Arizona Region - Going Places - December 2024
Volume 54 Issue 12
EDITORS
Gregg & Alison Bull gpeditor@az.pca.org
CONTRIBUTORS
Rick Althouse
Kimberly Amadeo
Danielle Badler
Dan Bouet
Kellie Bouet
Ken Bryant
Alison Scott Bull
Gregg Bull
Jim & Carole Bultema
Mike Ferring
Frank & Maria Grimmelmann
Kim Kemper
Jan Mackulak
Angela Manente
Mark Manente
Scott & Christina Mcilvain
Kenneth Mitchell
Dennis Rood
George & Rita Sprenkle
David K. Whitlock
Rook Younger
ON THE COVER
Brian Miller’s GT3RS
Photo courtesy of Mike Ferring
Featured in this Month’s Issue
14.............Updated - Casino Night Charity Gourmet Dinner 21.............Meet this Months featured Member - Dennis Rood 22-23........Let’s Meet a Member’s Motor - Michael Lewis’ Carrera 30-31........A Shameless Plug - Attack from within/LAPD Book sale 32.............Article - It’s not just the Cars, it’s the People 33.............Driving Tour Review - Ladies Only Drive 36-39........Driving Tour Review - Fall Colors, Flagstaff 40-41........Book Reviews for Porschephiles - Ford Mustang, 40 42-43........Danielle’s Column - Ain’t it funny how time slips away 44-45........Kimberly’s Korner - Facts, Figures and Fallacies 48-49 .......McIlvain Talks Tech with Scott M - Porsche Battery 50-51........Stuttgart Market Letter by David K. Whitlock
60-61........Drive your Porsche on a Race Track
62-63........AZPCA Autocross -Attacking the Cones 64-67........Autocross Review - Event #2 and Event #3
68-69........Autocross Season Event #2, AMP Skidpad 70-71........Autocross Season Event #3, AMP Road Course 81.............What’s in Store in Next Month’s Newsletter?
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.
10..............Upcoming Member’s Meeting - Raven Gastropub 11..............Upcoming PnP at Gertrude’s at Desert Botanical
12..............Save the Date - Fountain Hills Drive/Lunch 15..............Save the Date - PnP at Rock Springs Cafe
VICE PRESIDENT
Dan Bouet vicepresident@az.pca.org
SECRETARY
Gregg Bull secretary@az.pca.org
TREASURER
Marty Ercoline treasurer@az.pca.org
PAST PRESIDENT
Mark Baker pastpresident@az.pca.org
DIRECTORS AT LARGE
Doug Buchanan
DougBuchanan-director@az.pca.org
20..............Cars, Coffee & Camaraderie - Alpio’s at Troon 25..............Save the Date - Maricopa/West Valley Drive
46..............2024 AutoX Schedule
47..............2024 HP Drivers Education Schedule
72..............National - Add your Co-Pilot as a Co-Member
73..............National - Raffle, Win a Porsche
74..............National - SIM Racing
75..............National - Market Trends
76..............National - Special Interest Program
77..............National - Panorama Back issues Online
78..............National - Introducing Club Racer
80..............PCA - Digital Membership Cards
IN EVERY ISSUE
4..............Arizona Region Board 6..............President’s Note 7..............From the Editors
29..............Sponsorship Program
52 .............Awards & Accolades
53..............AZPCA Goodie Shoppe
54..............Social Media
55..............Please welcome - New Members 56..............Happy PCA Members’ Anniversaries 57..............Executive Appointees 58..............Zone 8 Staff and Websites
SPONSORS INDEX
Frank Grimmelmann FrankGrimmelmann-director@az.pca.org
Kenneth Mitchell KenMitchell-director@az.pca.org
Steve Sapareto SteveSapareto-director@az.pca.org
5..............Hamra Fine Jewelry & Timepieces 16..............NEW Sonoran Speed Shop 17..............Exotic MotorWerks 18..............Merrill Lynch 18..............Dill Petroleum 19..............D.L.Jones Home Team 19..............McIlvain Motors 19..............Pinnacle Brewing Co. 20..............Raven Gastropub 24..............2U Tire 27..............APEX Realty Services 28..............Bayntree Wealth Advisors 34..............Protective Film Solutions 35..............Tech Plus Automotive 59..............Trackside Motorsports IFC,59 .......Porsche Chandler BC,54.......Porsche North Scottsdale
CLASSIFIEDS
https://az.pca.org/classifieds/
2024/2025
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
“They must often change, who would be constant in happiness or wisdom.” – Confucius"
Two years already, how time flies. Thanks to all the dedicated board members and committee chairs, their spouses, and significant others. It has pleasure to work with you all over the past two years.
I couldn't have functioned without Angela, who has always been there to take on a task, organize events when needed. Actually, Angela has always been there for me. For example: back in 1977, I finished my Master's thesis at Kent State. At the time we were living on campus in married student apartments, which where two stories with a central courtyard. Kent State required the Master Thesis had to be bound, typed three copies using 3 layers of carbon paper in triplicate. We couldn't afford to send it out so Ang decided to type it on our portable electric Smith Corona typewriter. The Saturday before I had to turn it in, a nice summer day, Angela sat at the kitchen table with screen doors and windows open. There was nothing I could do to help but stay out of the way. So, I spent most of the day in the courtyard with other grad students with a cold beer. Every once in a while, you would hear Angela “tic-tic-tic S”..." . Every one of us sitting outside in the sun, would hear “tic-tic-tic S”... then paper being ripped out of the typewriter. Ang has been there for me for over 57 years. I'd be a puddle without my little Sicilian.
Thank you, members, for putting up with me for two years. Angela and I look forward to seeing you at future club events. I will still organize the Alpine Tour in June.
Congratulations Dan Bouet and Andy Cole, our newly elected President and Vice President. We have a hard-working board and chairs. The club is in great hands.
Please, as I always say, check the calendar for drives and social events. Our next major social event is the holiday party. We have a max of 120. And as usual the club is subsidizing the cost to allow as many of our members to come and join us.
Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy Hanukkah.
Ciao, Mark M
From the EDITORS Gregg and Ali Bull
There has been much activity in the club over the past month and we have some great articles in this month's issue covering a couple of these, including our first ladies only driving tour this year along with a fall colors driving tour.
In December there is a lovely trip to see the holiday lights in Prescott and most importantly the Holiday Party on December 14th. At our party, we will find out not only who the new AZPCA Board members, but also the Aman-Steele and Legacy winners. If you haven't already registered, please do so. At the time of publishing there were a few spots left. The annual event is well worth it, and always well attended.
We would like to focus this month on giving thanks to our outgoing Club President, Mark Manente who has provided leadership and guidance for the Board, and the club over the past two years. Mark brought us a fresh take on 'Meet a Member' and highlighted through this initiative the importance of getting to know our members. It is remarkable how many fascinating people we are lucky to have in our car club community. We've heard some fascinating life stories from around the world, and spent some fabulous times at some excellent venues over the past couple of years.
As you might imagine, to volunteer for the Board is a significant contribution, and to spend the time and passion necessary to be the President takes even more. We are all grateful for Mark & Angela's contributions over the years, and although they aren't going 'anywhere' anytime soon, there will be a transition in early 2025 to our new leadership team.
We know Mark would want us to reiterate that our club is about cars, but also the people. For the club to continue to thrive, we always need great people helping with the organization and giving of their time. When you get more involved, you make even greater connections and grow your circle of people.
We would like to wish a Merry Christmas, Happy Hannukah and Happy Holidays to everyone in the club, whichever one of these greetings resonates with you. The time we get to spend with our families, our friends and relaxing is what gives us a perfect time to be grateful for what we have, the beautiful place that we live and to look forward with optimism to a New Year.
Be Well Everyone!
Going Places Facts and Figures
The Deadline for submitting material is the 15th of each month.
Submissions received after that date will appear in a later edition.
Articles written and submitted to Going Places are done so on a voluntary basis.
The views, opinions or suggested links provided by the editors do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of AZPCA or PCA and have not been indorsed as such.
Dates, locations and costing for events may change after publication, please refer to the AZPCA website or MotorsportReg for the up to date information.
Prescott Holiday Lights Drive
Sunday, December 8, 2024
To cap off our driving events for 2024, AZPCA is returning to Prescott to take in the spectacular holiday display at the Courthouse Square.
Known as “Arizona’s Christmas City,” Prescott celebrates with lights, music, and festive flair from November-January. Throughout the month of December, the Courthouse Square is aglow with a gorgeous display of lights that adorn more than 100 trees at the iconic courthouse and surrounding plaza.
The driving route follows “the Spars,” which we have taken many times on our way to Prescott. The twisting curves and beautiful scenery make for an ideal drive in our Porsches.
On arrival in Prescott we will gather for dinner at the Gurley Street Grill, where we will enjoy selections from a menu designed just for our group. After dinner the plaza will be lit up in a festive celebration of the holiday season. You can stroll the plaza, check out the surrounding shops, and maybe have a hot drink or two.
You are encouraged to stay overnight to enjoy Holiday Cheer with your PCA friends at the historic Hassayampa Inn. Rates are excellent on the night we will be in town.
Don your festive holiday attire, join the fun and an elegant plated dinner and merriment with fellow club members in the Vistas Pavilion at the Las Sendas Golf Club in Mesa as we celebrate the holiday season.
We will also say farewell to our retiring December 2024 Board of Directors Officers and we will welcome in our newly elected 2025 Officers.
Upcoming Member’s Meeting -
Monthly Meeting: January 8, 2025
Raven Gastropub
Scottsdale, AZ
Join us at our AZPCA Monthly Meeting held for the second time at the delightful Raven Gastropub. With a special menu and the restaurant to ourselves, you can expect a wonderful and entertaining evening. I would predict a sell-out, so sign up early.
AZPCA MENU:
- Ahi Tuna Salad-Seared blackened Ahi Tuna served over napa cabbage, green onion, cilantro, red pepper, carrots, toasted almonds, and crispy fried ramen, tossed in a soy citrus dressing
- Southwest Chopped Salad-Mixed greens, bleu cheese crumbles, chickpeas, avocado, roasted corn salsa, and bacon served with honey lime dressing
- Chicken Avocado Sandwich-Toasted sourdough with grilled chicken, avocado, applewood smoked bacon, lettuce, tomato, onion and sundried tomato aioli – choice of side
- Roasted Veggie Pita-Warm pita bread, kale, roasted red bell peppers, zucchini, squash, cremini mushrooms, hummus and crumbled feta cheese, finished with a drizzle of balsamic glaze – choice of side
- Raven Burger-½ pound burger cooked to your liking on a toasted brioche bun. It is topped with house-made bourbon glaze, candied bacon, crumbled bleu cheese, crispy fried onions, and fried pickles. Choice of side
- Fish Tacos-two blackened fish tacos served on corn tortillas with roasted corn salsa, cabbage, and our raven sauce, garnished with chips and salsa
- Cash Bar
WHEN: January 8, 2025
WHERE: Raven Gastropub
8900 East Pinnacle Peak Road
Scottsdale, AZ
Event Schedule:
5:30 – 6:15 p.m. Social hour
6:15 – 7:00 p.m. Dinner
7:00 – 7:30 p.m. Meeting
COST: $40 per person, which includes tax, tip, and your dinner
SIGN UP: REQUIRED no later than January 5th at midnight
Limit: 70
Organizer: Jim and Carole Bultema
Upcoming Porsches n’ Pancakes - Gertrude’s
Please join AZPCA at GERTRUDE’S @Desert Botanical Garden
WHEN: Saturday, January 18 2025 from 8:30am – 10:00am
huevos ranchero scramble (gf, vegan) |tostadas + smashed black beans + vegan “eggs” + ranchero sauce + green onion; served with breakfast potatoes
banana bread french toast | fresh baked banana bread; topped with fall-spice nuts + powdered sugar + maple syrup
b.l.t.e. (gf with upcharge) | applewood bacon + tortilla aioli + lettuce + tomato + wheat bread + sunny-up or scrambled egg; served with house-made tortilla chips
chef’s choice sandwich | served with house-made tortilla chips
sweet course
cookie and cream (gf) | sorbet or gelato + seasonal cookie
SEATING IS LIMITED TO 50 PEOPLE SO SIGN UP EARLY
Event Coordinator: Dennis Rood
For more details and to Register for this event CLICK HERE
SAVE THE DATE....Future Drive - Fountain Hills
Scenic Drive to Fountain Hills
Sunday, January 12 2025
Join us on our first driving tour of 2025 on Sunday, January 12th as we go on a scenic route for lunch in Fountain Hills, taking a meandering course through North Scottsdale, past expansive horse properties toward Rio Verde, with views of Four Peaks and the surrounding mountains We’ll take the winding road past McDowell Mountain Regional Park through Fountain Hills, then it's onto the Beeline Hwy to East Mesa, past Usery Park and Saguaro Lake before we arrive back at Fountain Park in Fountain Hills.
SAVE THE DATE....Future Drive - Fountain Hills
Our drive will end at Arrivederci Cucina Italiana, always a great host for club events, overlooking the lake and famous fountain.
You will order off the menu and pay your own check at the restaurant. “Good food, fresh ingredients, and awesome vibes.” Mangia!
Updated - Casino Night Charity Gourmet Dinner
Oops….for some reason all those lovely links to Rita’s recipes went missing…. Let’s make that right……
Crab:
Puff Pastry Shells:
For more details on the Crab Dip Recipe CLICK HERE
For more details on the Puff Pastry Recipe CLICK HERE
Prosciutto wrapped Hearts of Palm:
For more details on the Wrapped Palm Recipe CLICK HERE
Pistachio Crusted Baked Salmon w/ Creamy Spinach Orzo with Tomatoes:
For more details on the Baked Salmon Recipe CLICK HERE
For more details on the Creamy Spinach Recipe CLICK HERE
SAVE THE DATE....PnP is heading back to Rock Springs
This is always a crowd favorite, February’s Porsches n’ Pancakes Breakfast Because this is a Club MUST if you have a sweet tooth…….Rock Springs Cafe
Where: Rock Springs Café, 35900 S Old Black Canyon Hwy, Rock Springs
When: Saturday, FEBRUARY 22th at 8:30am – 10:00am
Cost/Menu: Order anything you like of the menu and pay at the end of the meal
Seating: Seating is limited to 40 attendees so sign up soon.
For more details and to Register for this event CLICK HERE
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■ 50+ years of experience on all Porsche models
■ Independently owned with Master-Level Technicians
■ Two-year/24,000 mile warranty on parts and labor
■ Conveniently located in North Scottsdale Airpark
■ Complimentary AC Performance Check included during summer months*
*Some restrictions apply.
GOLDEN OPPORTUNITY
If you are looking for a Golden way to promote your company or even yourself this entire sponsorship space is available to you with an AZPCA Gold Tier sponsorship. These 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.
Gold - Our Gold level includes one medium website banner on our Home and Sponsors page, inclusion in the rotating banner on our homepage, a one half-page (8″x5″) color or grayscale ad in the Going Places publication and AZPCA E-Blasts.
Fee - $1200. annually
If you are interested in advertising or just learning more about sponsorship,
Please contact the following;
Sponsorships and Advertising Manager, Andy Jorgensen email: sponsorship@az.pca.org
Gregg & Ali Bull Going Places Editors email: gpeditor@az.pca.org
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Meet this Month’s Featured Member - Dennis Rood
1. When did you join PCA?
I joined in 1983- I have been a member of Pacific Northwest Region since that time and the Concours Chairman the last 20 years. I have been active in AZPCA since 2012 and love our club here also.
2. What Porsche(s) do you have?
1983 911 SC, Guards Red Cabriolet(This is the first year Porsche made a cabriolet since the 1965 356.) 2006 997 50th Anniversary Coupe, #19, Azzuro Blue Metallic. 50 made for 50th anniversary of PCA in 2005. 2014 Boxster, White, PDK-here in AZ home
3. Where are you from?
Kirkland, WA Summers and Holidays, AZ fall and winter last 13 years.
4. Family?
Yes, My wonderful wife of 60 years, Nancy, 2 daughters-Cathy (husband John and 3 sons-Tim, Matthew & Ryan.) Daughter Kirsten (and son Kyle)
5. Work background or trade?
I worked in computer sales for 35 years.
6. What makes your car special?
My cars are all stock and they are all special just the way they came from Porsche.
7. Next upgrade?
Nothing. Why mess with perfect.
8. Have you personalized your car?
Just a personalize license plate on the 2006—PCA50YR
9. Favorite memory with a car?
I managed the complete restoration of my cousins 1959 356A, owned 51 years at that point, to 2012 Parade and won 1st in our restoration class.
10. Where/Why did you buy your Porsche?
I saw them and that was it. I rode in my first Porsche, a 1953 356 cabriolet, “bent window”, when I was 13 and it was so simple, sleek and totally fun. My first Porsche in 1982 was a white, 1970 911 Targa. They are all fun to drive.
11. High school nickname?
None
12. Top 3 cars you would own?
1. Porsche 991 or 992 Targa in Carmine Red, Chalk, Black or Night Blue Metallic
2. Porsche 1956-1958 Speedster in Red
3. Porsche 1989 911 Carrera Speedster in Guards Red
Let’s Meet a Member’s Motor - Michael Lewis’s 1986 Carrera
My Porsche is a 1986 Carrera with no sunroof my son Christian found it doing a garage door install for his company in Globe AZ The car has been sitting since 2018 with only 35,000 miles on it and was partially disassembled and covered in Arizona dust I bought the 911 for less than 20K I have the original owner manual and owner history I am the third owner and it’s an original Arizona car. Originally bought at Porsche+Audi dealership in Scottsdale
The first thing I did when I got the car home was give it a bath, then rolled it into to the garage.
Let’s Meet a Member’s Motor - Michael Lewis’s 1986 Carrera
We then pulled the engine and gearbox Sent the injectors out to get serviced. Replaced all of the engine seals did a valve adjustment Replaced the pressure plate and clutch disc. Replace the CV boots because they were crispy. Had to replace the fuse block because when the previous owner pulled the gas tank he damaged the original one had to reinstall the fuel lines because the previous owner did it wrong then I reassemble the interior and updated the stereo system. replaced all the lights with LEDs. Sent the speedometer out to Dick‘s speedo and tack to get repaired.
One of the coolest things about working on this air cool Porsche is how similar it is to an air cooled VW I have been working on air cooled VW‘s since I was 18 years old and have had 2 of my VW’s featured in hot VWs magazine
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SAVE THE DATE....Future Drive - Maricopa/West Valley
Maricopa and West Valley Loop
Saturday, February 8 2025
On Saturday February 8th let’s enjoy a scenic driving loop down to the City of Maricopa and through the less explored West Valley, where we will enjoy lunch at Rudy’s “Country Store” and Bar-B-Q in Goodyear.
Our 4-hour, 150-mile drive will begin at the Porsche Chandler dealership. From there we will travel west along AZ-202 and then south on AZ-347 to the City of Maricopa. From there we will take AZ-238 west to Gila Bend for our first break.
After break we will then travel north along Old US Hwy 80 over the Historic Gillespie Dam Bridge which was built in the 1920’s and was once the longest steel bridge in Arizona. Next we will pass by farm land and massive solar power generating stations. Then from there we will pass by the Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station where we will stop for a group photo shoot.
To finish off our day we will head back east on I-10 and proceed to Rudy’s “Country Store” and Bar-B-Q for lunch
After lunch everyone will be on their own to travel home.
For more details and to Register for this event CLICK HERE
IMPORTANT AZPCA Information
AZPCA Region Event Cancelation Policies & Event Organizer Responsibilities
Event Cancellation Policy
Most of our events have attendance limits, and they fill up quickly. Also, we often have waiting lists for those wishing to attend but do not have a secured attendance spot. Increasingly, attendees sign up and simply do not show up for the event without canceling in advance. This behavior impacts the event registrar/organizer, the event facility, and those on the waiting list wanting to attend but cannot. This behavior demonstrates a lack of common courtesy, requiring it to be addressed proactively. On the first occurrence a warning will be issued, and on the second occurrence privileges to attend future events may be impacted. Also, any registration fees for paid events will be forfeited without recourse since the club is charged regardless. The cancelation policy requires cancelation of your registration on MSR for paid or unpaid events a minimum of 7 days prior to the event date, unless there are serious and extenuating emergency circumstances as assessed by the event registrar/organizer. Most importantly, please be courteous to your fellow members so that everyone has an opportunity to enjoy events.
Event Organizer Responsibilities
Event organizers are required to send out a reminder approximately 9 days in advance of any event reminding registrants of the event and summarizing their responsibilities by including the following language:
Thank you for your RSVP. Please note that whether or not there is a registration fee for this event, the restaurant is expecting a certain number of attendees we provide to them in advance and incur cost accordingly If you need to cancel please do so at least one week prior to the event date (being a no-show without notice is rude to other members who wish to attend, the restaurant and to the event organizer). Additionally, if there is a fee or prepayment associated with the event, it will be forfeited if cancelled less than 7 days before the event. Thank you!”
Additionally, event organizers are requested to send out a reminder two or three days prior to the event simply as a courtesy to remind those attending.
IMPORTANT AZPCA Information
Reimbursement & Stipend Policy for AZPCA HPDE Events:
1. Reimbursement is provided to 5 key workers / volunteers for actual round-trip fuel cost (upon providing receipts), and if applicable, $120/night stipend for lodging/ incidentals. If it is not an overnight event and/or a requirement, then spend is reduced to $40. Key workers are volunteers that are attending the event solely to work the event but not participate in the event. Examples could be: Grid worker(s), Safety inspector(s), Timing and Scoring Chair, Safety Chair, Event Chair, CDI. Excludes: Corner workers/flaggers.
2. A corner worker/flagger is offered a $100 stipend or a $175 MSR credit for a future HPDE event, by choice of the flagger.
3. Other non-critical volunteer positions are provided a lunch (lunch will either paid for individually or provided as part of event to all participants).
4. The Event Organizer is reimbursed for fuel costs related to event planning/execution and round-trip fuel cost (upon providing receipts and log).
5. Continue to offer discounted registration fees for approved AZPCA Instructors.
Policy adopted by majority vote of the Board of Directors at the June 2023 BOD meeting
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AZPCA Regional eNEWS
AZPCA REGION eNEWS
AZPCA Region publishes several emails each month to notify the members of the upcoming social and driving events and other pertinent Region business and activity information. These emails are known as eNews email blasts and will be identified by the PCA Banner as you see above.
It has come to the Region’s attention that several hundred members are not receiving the AZPCA Region’s eNews email blasts. This may be because the PCA National Office may not have your correct email address or there may be a technical problem with your email address. Or the member at one time elected to opt out of receiving the emails and would like to begin receiving them.
AZPCA Region would like to help the members in resolving this issue of you not receiving the eNews emails. If you are not receiving any of the emails that are labeled with the above banner, and prefer to receive them, please email the Region’s Communications Chair, Kenny Mitchell at kenmitchell-director@az.pca.org
AZPCA Sponsorship Program
The 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 - Our Bronze level includes one small website banner on our Home and Sponsors page and a one eighth-page (3.5″x2″ business card) color or grayscale ad in the Going Places publication. Fee - $250. annually
Silver - Our Silver level includes one medium website banner on our Home and Sponsors page and a one quarter-page (3.5″x4.75″) color or grayscale ad in the Going Places publication. Fee - $600. annually
Gold - Our Gold level includes one medium website banner on our Home and Sponsors page, inclusion in the rotating banner on our homepage, a one half-page (8″x5″) color or grayscale ad in the Going Places publication and AZPCA E-Blasts. Fee - $1200. annually
Titanium - Our Titanium level includes one large website banner on the Main page and Sponsors page, inclusion in the rotating banner on our homepage, one-full page (8″x5″) color or grayscale ad in the Going Places publication and AZPCA E-Blasts. Fee - $2500. annually
Platinum - Our Platinum level includes one large website banner on the Main page and Sponsors page, inclusion in our rotating banner on our homepage, an embedded video, and one full-page (8″x10″) color or grayscale ad inside the front cover in the Going Places publication. Fee - $10,000. annually
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 prorated 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.
Contacts:
Sponsorship Requests and Tier Details
Sponsorships and Advertising Manager, Andy Jorgensen E-mail: sponsorship@az.pca.org
Gregg & Ali Bull Going Places Editors E-mail: gpeditor@az.pca.org
Attack From Within (Sea of Red Series Book 2)
FROM THREE-TIME AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR JAMES BULTEMA –
The gripping follow-up to the best seller, Sea of Red
As the US eliminates top-tier terrorists in the heart of the Middle East, Iran plots retaliation, leveraging American Hezbollah operatives to unleash an insidious Attack from Within. Collaborating with a ruthless, narcotics-fueled Lebanese gang from Dearborn, Michigan, they brew a recipe for catastrophe.
On leave from the Navy, Sarah “Danger” Freeman and her boyfriend, Jessie Hampton, both carrier pilots, have finally decided to tie the knot until they find themselves in the middle of an international terrorist plot.
Retired Marine Gunnery Sergeant Harley Jennings, now a terrorist expert with the FBI, traded in his tank for a Ford. With his Lebanese partner, they lead the fight against those who threaten the US.
From terrorist camps in Iran to the streets of America to the halls of power in the Middle East and Washington, this suspenseful page-turner takes the fight against terrorism right to the heart of this nation
It’s NOT just the Cars...It’s the PEOPLE !!!
Porsche Clubs Collide – Targa Taxi Ride Results
Vancouver Island Porsche Club of America members held a meet-and greet gathering to welcome Treffen-at-Sea PCA cruise members as they disembarked in Victoria, B.C. It was an impressive turnout of Porsches and friendly members, in a beautiful setting.
When Geneva & Jeff Sorum of Arizona PCA mentioned they needed a ride to see the sights, Henry & Betty Choi graciously offered them a ride in their 1984 911 Targa, henceforth called the “ole Targa Taxi”.
What a sweet ride to the Parliament building and other local sights!
A few pictures including a photobomb by PCA’s very own Vu Nguyen.
Story by Geneva Sorum
Photos Courtesy PCA Members
Driving Tour Review - Ladies ONLY Drive
Story by Geneva Sorum
Photos Courtesy AZPCA Members
Purrs, Not Roars – Arizona Porsche Club Ladies-Only Drive to The Farm
The AZPCA club successfully revived its tradition of a ladies-only drive! On Sunday, November 10th, our group enjoyed a scenic drive to The Farm at South Mountain for lunch.
The event began with a gathering in the parking lot for the drivers’ meeting. While the group was smaller than typical club drives, it was a sell-out with 15 cars and 26 members including drivers and navigators. Conversations started immediately, and surprisin gly, cars weren’t the primary topic.
The 22-mile route wound through a variety of scenic neighborhood backroads in Phoenix, offering a relaxed and enjoyable drive. Early in the journey, a rookie mistake in our group added a touch of adventure, including a wrong turn that required a fully coor dinated U-turn!
Our cars were purring rather than roaring, as our pace was significantly slower than a typical club drive. At one point, we couldn’t help but laugh when an electronic speed limit sign clocked us at 21 mph in a 30-mph zone. For Porsche drivers, it’s far more common to see “Slow Down” flashing warnings instead! (Our club’s male drivers would likely have found this amusing too so long as they weren’t the ones behind the wheel.)
At The Farm, we were treated to a gourmet counter-service menu, and everyone enjoyed a leisurely lunch under the shade of the trees. The atmosphere was comfortable and inviting, making it a perfect spot for conversation and camaraderie.
Several ladies from the group shared exciting ideas for future events, including more drives and even overnight trips. Special thanks to Debbie Younger for her excellent work in reviving this tradition. Stay tuned for more fantastic events coming soon!
And remember, even if you’re not a driver, navigators are always welcome.
Driving Tour Review - Flagstaff - Fall Colors
Fall Colors Drive to Flagstaff and the Grand Canyon
Peo Hansson
The AZPCA trip to Flagstaff and the Grand Canyon was as good as it can possibly get. The weather at the Canyon was perfect, the organization and choice of route were top notch, the restaurant choices excellent, the company couldn’t have been nicer, and the Little America hotel delivered a wonderful experience again.
As a participant, one may not always realize how much work and preparation is involved in a multi-day trip like this, but Rook and Debbie, as always, had everything perfectly planned from the initial driver’s meeting to the final joint breakfast on the way back to the Valley.
Day 1 – Winding Roads, Rewarding Arrival
As usual, an impressive collection of Stuttgart’s finest design and engineering products gathered along with their drivers and co-drivers in a perfect spot for trips to the north. The atmosphere at these pre-drive gatherings is always full of anticipation and excitement. It’s a great opportunity to admire the machinery and get to know your fellow travelers, so I recommend arriving early. This time we also had guests from the Roadrunner Region in New Mexico joining us.
We took the I17 to Spring Valley where we continued to the more interesting AZ-69 towards Mayer. There we stopped for lunch at the Creekside Lodge. The Cellar restaurant served a great choice of salads, sandwiches, and wraps. The setting was beautiful, overlooking the Creek with its many fall-colored Cottonwoods and we all had a great time exchanging stories during lunch.
After lunch we continued north towards AZ-87, which was virtually free of other traffic and reminded us again why we purchased a Porsche. We continued through the pines towards Flagstaff, passing Mormon Lake and Lake Mary, catching glimpses of the snow-covered San Francisco Peaks contrasting against the perfectly blue Arizona sky.
The group gathered at the Silver Pine bar more or less immediately on arrival at the Little America hotel for the traditional impromptu cocktail party. The venue is perfect for our size group and provides the opportunity to wander around and talk to everybody. Dinner was our own choice, and many of us stayed at the hotel restaurant whereas others examined Flagstaff’s culinary scene
Day 2 – Geological Wonders and Discovery
Even if you have been to the Grand Canyon many times you are always amazed by the dimensions, shapes, colors, light, contrasts, details, and history of the most spectacular example of erosion in the world. Geologist Clarence Dutton once wrote: “Dimension means nothing to the senses, and all we are left with is a troubled sense of immensity.” The Canyon is 10 miles wide and 1 mile deep on average. Immense indeed. When it was first sighted in 1540 by a Spanish expedition led by Francisco Vázquez de Coronado looking for the 7 cities of Cíbola that, supposedly, were full of gold, they estimated that the Colorado river was around 30 feet wide. When they finally managed to reach the river after descending from the far away rim, they found that it was approximately 10 times as wide and were not able to cross.
As U.S. President Teddy Roosevelt put it “I could not choose words that would convey or that could convey to any outside what that canyon is.” Neither could I, so I’ll move on.
After a group picture at the south entrance of the park we gathered at the Visitor Center where we formed smaller groups for our own expeditions. Our group took the Rim Trail to the Grand Canyon Village, approximately a 2-mile walk. The weather was perfect with crisp air, clear views, blue sky, no wind, and a high close to 70 degrees F. It took us quite a while to arrive due to the many inspiring views, rock climbing efforts, and engaging conversations along the way. We were lucky enough to get close encounters with Big Horn sheep and a volunteer Ranger who added a lot of interesting stories of the Canyon while walking towards the Arizona Steakhouse.
We had tickets for lunch and could arrive at the restaurant pretty much any time we wanted, which turned out to be a perfect arrangement since we were split up in smaller groups doing different things. We could order anything from the menu and many of us ended up having excellent steaks, dessert, and subsequently opting for light dinners back at the hotel.
After lunch, our group proceeded to take the shuttle to Hopi point and walking east on the rim trail to Powell Point for more great views and softer light with more contrast as the sun was making its way towards the horizon. We were able to spot a rafting group, heading down one of the many rapids on Colorado River.
Other groups drove east to different viewpoints and took creative pictures of their cars parked along the rim with the Canyon in the background. Some groups also visited the Kolb Studio, founded in 1904, which exhibits some of the most fascinating pictures of the Grand Canyon whereas others focused on the architectural landmarks such as the eight creative free form buildings of Mary Coulter, student of the California School of Design in San Francisco and architect at the Fred Harvey Company, including the Watchtower, Hopi House, and the Lookout Studio.
Speaking of art, the Grand Canyon has inspired many artists. I would personally recommend the soft watercolor palette of Gunnar Widfoss (1879-1934), Svensk landskapsmålare, who died of a broken heart at the rim. Or worries over his gambling debts. There are different theories. He was buried nearby and had perhaps the most scenic viewpoint, the Widfoss Point at the North Rim, named after him.
We drove back individually at the end of a perfect day at the Canyon. The supermoon greeted us coming back to Flagstaff, hanging right next to the snow-covered San Francisco Peaks. Upon arrival we soon gathered at the Silver Pine bar for happy hour and dinner.
A large part of our group met for breakfast in Williams before heading back home. Silke and I decided to visit the Museum of Northern Arizona in Flagstaff, dedicated to preserving the history and cultures of northern Arizona and the Colorado Plateau. Excellent exhibitions of indigenous materials, artifacts, and natural history specimens.
In summary, a very rewarding and fun trip, one of the best we have experienced. We are looking forward to the next!
Peo Hansson
For more AMAZING Hi-Res photos from this event CLICK HERE
Day 3 – Breakfast in Williams, Stories, Return to Winding Roads
Bruce’s BOOK REVIEWS FOR PORSCHEPHILES
BY BRUCE HERRINGTON, ORANGE COAST REGION
FORD MUSTANG 60 Years
by Donald Farr,
published October 22. 2024 by
Motorbooks, Beverly, MA
An “Official Licensed Product” of the Ford Motor Company, this book is profusely illustrated with pictures mostly from FMC archives. The one-page Foreword is endorsed by four Mustang officials.
There are 60 chapters grouped by the seven design generations of Mustangs that have been built or planned. Produced by a long-time editor of Mustang magazines, each chapter is a stand-alone story/anecdote about the design, development and use of a Mustang, making the book much more interesting than the strictly chronological history implied by the '60 chapters for 60 years' structure.
As a 61st story, not in the book, this reviewer bought new, a 65-1/2 Mustang (a 65 with a 66 engine) that was the worst car he ever owned. Ford covered $1000 ( roughly one third of the $3,300 purchase price) of warrantee service in the first 10,000 miles.
This is indeed a story book; a very readable collection of fascinating stories about Mustangs and their activities and owners There is no table of comparative specifications, but several stories about the life of unique, special and even unique mustangs th at spent years or decades in obscurity before returning to the limelight. The cars are presented in chronological order, but many of the individual stories cover decades (manufacture, use, storage/'lost', restoration, etc), there is no clear chronology to the book overall.
The stories in FORD MUSTANG include one about the woman who bought the very first Mustang sold to the public, and still owns it today. Another describes the Mustang used in the 007 movie Goldfinger. There is the major marketing coup in getting Mustang to be the pace car for the '64 Indy 500, with 35 more serving the Beauty Queen parade, all for the first Indy race to be broadcast through 300 movie theaters. There is the interesting story of the pedestrian origins of the GT350 number which has been long recognized as having no relationship to displacement or horsepower. Several stories deal with the Bullitt cars and the Eleanors from Gone in 60 Seconds.
For Porsche content, the picture of the first GT350 race car at the 2014 Amelia Island Concours shows a number of 356s parked beyond the Mustang. A picture from a 1965 race at Riverside shows the GT350 racer leading two 904s.into what appears to be coming down off the hill off turn 7. The Saleen chapter reports that Steve acquired his interest in performance cars from his father's early '80s Porsche. Reminiscent of the history of the 911, there is a chapter about how the Mustang was saved from being replaced by a 4cyl front wheel drive model.
Bruce’s BOOK REVIEWS FOR PORSCHEPHILES
The graphic cover comes without a dust cover. The end -papers show a factory scene in front and a car at speed on a 'stock car track' on the rear. There is a 4 column, 3-page index which mostly lists names of individuals involved with Mustangs. Needless to say, there are a great many references to the word “Shelby”.
FORD MUSTANG has 256 10x12 inch semi-gloss pages.with 250 photos, mostly in color. By the time you read this it should be available for $55.00 from your favorite bookseller (ask for it) or from Quarto.com
Bruce Herrington got hooked on Porsches from an early ‘50s Road&Track featuring a 550 Spyder. In 1959 he managed to swap a ‘57 Beetle for a ‘51 356 split-windshield coupe. Since ‘63, when he acquired a ‘57 Speedster as a cheap toy to play with, he has had at least 2 Porsches in his stable. He has raced with VARA, was a Zone 8 Autocross Class Champion in the ‘90s but tends to spend as much time ‘wrenching’ as driving. For many years he was a member of Riverside Region, as Newsletter Editor, President and Timeline Coordinator. He is now a member of Orange Coast Region, but spends half of his time at his wife’s Grandparent’s house in Kansas. He started writing ‘Book Reviews for Porschephiles’ in 2008
STORY BY DANIELLE BADLER
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ere we go again. A song for every occasion. I’m humming The Reverend, Al Green. As I thumb through a story I printed out from The Robb Report titled “Air-Cooled Porsche 911 Restomods Are Red Hot – Here’s Why Collectors Love Them.”
The subhead reads “Recent sales include a 911 remade by Singer that went for $925,000.” I know, take a deep breath.
Actually, with all due respect to the author, the article does not exactly explain why collectors love them. To do that, he’d have to get in the head of the buyers, and he doesn’t. What he does do is examine what’s going on, where the perceived value is.
I’m reminded of the line allegedly spoken by Humphrey Bogart, in his prime. At the time, he was earning $1 million per picture. And a journalist asked him how he justified such a thenenormous salary. His response? “Because I can get it.”
I mean, he was Humphrey Bogart. And this is Singer Vehicle Design, perhaps the most luminous entrant in the restomod movement. The car in question, according to the article, is an early offering from Singer, vintage 2014, with 10k showing on the clock. Called The Classic Study, this model is based on a 1992 Carrera 2 Coupe.
And that’s where things go berserk. The body, vaguely ‘60s-looking, with a duck-tail spoiler, is made with carbon fiber panels. The engine, 3.8-liter air cooled, was designed by Cosworth. Yes, that Cosworth. According to the article, it delivers around 360 hp. The author cites “many comments agreeing that this price made the car a steal.”
Maybe that’s because the next car featured in the article is the Singer DLS. That stands for Dynamics and Lightweighting Study. It’s one of 75, worldwide, built in collaboration with Williams Advanced Engineering (yes, that Williams) with help from Porsche legends Hans Mezger and Norbert Singer. Based (is that even a legitimate word here?) on another 964, the air-cooled engine displaces 4.0 liters and emits 500 hp, revving past 9,000 rpm. The author notes that the output matches a current GT3 … except t his vehicle weighs roughly a thousand pounds less.
Do you know the line about racing? It goes, “speed is all about money. How fast do you want to go?” This ride sold for $3 million and change.
Now, this story on restomods appeared in my in-box shortly before another story from The Robb Report, on a new coffee-table book called “Porsche Outlaws: Stuttgart Hot Rods.” I have not read the book. But I did read the review.
Yeah, I know, the “outlaw” scene in Southern California has been well-documented for years. To me, it’s an adjunct to the So-Cal customizing craze that’s been going on for decades. To wit, who’s familiar with a blown ’23 Model T bucket, made of … do they still use fiberglass? Probably carbon fiber today, like Singer.
Danielle’s Column - Ain’t it Funny How Time Slips Away
But the book’s author, according to the article, apparently claims that the Porsche hotrod/restomod movement is somehow rooted in the Porsche DNA – that Ferdinand and Ferry’s first foray under their own name, the 356/001, “was a piecemeal assembly of spare parts … that the storied automaker’s foundation was in fact built on such souped-up examples.”
Do you agree? My thought is, that’s all they could afford. They weren’t hot-rodding anything, they were simply trying to build the best sports cars they could, with what they had. To a price. Which is what the factory continues to do, to this day, to their credit.
Now, the urge to improve upon, to modify, to tinker, is a strong drive. I’ve fallen captive, at least to a point. My ’78 SC, which I’ve owned since ’88, has a lot of the usual stuff, Bilstein’s, a cross-brace, Turbo steering wheel, Momo shift knob and so forth. The smog stuff went, years ago.
But I look at these changes as, well, what the factory might have done, if they still built SCs. And, unlike Singer and radical “restomodders,” to me, the more mods one makes, the more individual the ride becomes … and the more problematic the resale value ultimately becomes Because, then, you need to find a buyer who thinks like you. Which, in my case, is well -nigh impossible.
Wait, wait, what’s that? I hear another song in my head. Do I know it? Yes, of course, the O’Jays, “For the Love of Money.”
Who is Danielle Badler?
A New York native, Danielle Badler embarked on a writing and communications consulting career in early 2007, following more than 30 years in corporate communications, the last ten years as the chief global communications officer for three Fortune 500 companies, General Instrument Corporation, Unisys Corporation and Western Union.
Danielle now calls Denver home.
Kimberly’s Korner - Facts, Figures and Fallacies
BY Kimberly Amadeo, Arizona Region
Why Now Might Be the Best Time to Buy a Porsche
President-elect Trump has promised he would enact tariffs, or trade taxes, on imported goods. According to the Tax Foundation, Trump proposed a 10% to 20% tariff on all imports, a 60% tariff on Chinese goods, and a 25% to 100% tax on Mexican imports. As a result, BMW and Porsche stock prices fell the day after the election. (Source: TaxFoundation.org, “How Will Trump’s Universal and China Tariffs Impact the Economy?” November 8, 2024. Yahoo!Finance, “BMW, Porsche Lead Auto Stock Rout on Trump Tariff Fears.” November 6, 2024.)
How Tariffs Could Affect Porsche Prices
Porsche has no U.S. factories, unlike its parent company Volkswagen. According to the Porsche website, it manufactures all models but the Cayenne in Germany. That model is built in Slovakia and Malaysia. As a result, all new Porsches brought into the United States would be subject to the tariff. Prices would increase by 10% to 20%, depending on the tariff.
Used Porsches already in America would not be taxed. However, as prices rise for new vehicles, many buyers will shift their demand for used cars. As a result, used Porsches will also become more expensive.
When Might Prices Go Up?
If his first term is any guide, Trump could impose tariffs as early as 2026. His first term began in 2017, and he imposed $80 billion worth of tariffs in 2018 and 2019 on steel, aluminum, and goods from China. The Biden administration kept those tariffs in place.
According to CBS News, the president would not need Congressional approval to impose tariffs. According to the Constitution, Congress is the only authority that can raise or lower taxes. However, Congress has for decades delegated tariff-setting authority to the executive branch. (Sources: TaxFoundation.org, “Tariff Tracker: Tracking the Economic Impact of the Trump-Biden Tariffs.” June 26, 2024. CBSNews.com, “Can Trump Impose Tariffs Without Congress? It’s Complicated, According to Experts.” November 14, 2024.)
What If Tariffs Start a Trade War?
It’s always possible that other countries could retaliate with tariffs on American goods. That would increase the price of U.S.-made goods in those countries. As a result, many foreigners might switch to local products. The decrease in demand would lower sales, and profits, for American companies. If the trade war was on a large enough scale, it could cause a recession.
How Realistic Is This Threat?
Many experts are stating that Trump doesn’t really intend to impose tariffs. Instead, they believe he is using this as a negotiating tactic.
On the other hand, Trump did make good on his threat in his first term. He has long believed that tariffs are “the greatest thing ever invented.” He is bringing back supporters of trade wars, such as Former U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer.
Most likely, the new president will do both. Threaten tariffs as a way to get some trade concessions, then impose smaller taxes as a way to show his threats aren’t empty. (Source: AtlanticCouncil.com, “The Trump Trade Wars Are Coming Back. Here’s What to Expect This Time?” November 13, 2024.)
Kimberly’s Korner - Facts, Figures and Fallacies
Should You Buy a Porsche Now?
Don’t rush out to buy a Porsche just because of potential future tariffs. Keep an eye on the news so you can stay ahead of any change in policy.
In addition, there are so many other factors that can impact your favorite car’s price. The strength of the dollar, inflation, and interest rates are just three things that could influence prices more than tariffs.
However, if tariffs become imminent, and you’re planning on buying a Porsche anyway, that would be a good time to make your purchase.
If you want to buy a Porsche now, and just need an excuse, then tariffs are an excellent one!
Who is Kimberly Amadeo
Kimberly is a full-service, luxury realtor with Compass, specializing in Paradise Valley, Scottsdale, and Arcadia. Prior to that, she had a corporate career in sales, marketing, and economic analysis. She’s written two books, and 800 online articles, covering the U.S. economy. Kimberly owns a 1999 Porsche Carrera six-speed coupe in a beautiful shade of “Mirage Metallic.”
Photo courtesy of Porsche Club of America
AZPCA AUTOCROSS SEASON - 2024/2025
The tentative autocross dates for the 2024 AZPCA Region Autocross Season They are normally held on Saturday at AMP as follows:
• December 21, 2024, Saturday - AZ Motorsport Park Skidpad
• January 11, 2024, Saturday - AZ Motorsport Park Skidpad
About Autocross events:
Join us for our AZPCA autocross at Arizona Motorsports Park Skidpad. Location address is 15402 W. Camelback Rd, Litchfield Park, AZ 85340. Non-Porsches are welcome to participate. Multi lap format. Contact Kim Kemper for more information. $60 for the event - there is no on site registration. If you wish to have someone, who is not an entrant, over 18 years old and who is an immediate household member, as a passenger for a taste of autox please pre-register and pay the $10 fee. Drivers can invite guests only during pre-registration who must complete all waivers, but cannot be a passenger. Gates open at 7:00 am. First car out at 8:30 am. Rental helmets can be reserved during the online registration process. Sorry but no go-karts, Polaris type, formula or other exoskeleton vehicles permitted. AMP has a strict sound limit of 92 db and your vehicle must pass sound tech held immediately before the event (around 8:00) or have a valid AMP sound sticker and no changes to the car impacting sound have been made since. A link to the Porsche waiver will be sent to you via email, information on the AMP paper waiver will be provided in your event receipt and is available on site.
If you have any questions regarding any of the Autocross events, please contact the following Autocross Co-Chairs, Kim K or Rick A. at autocross@az.pca.org.
HPDE schedule
Saturday, January 4, 2025 Podium Club at Attesa
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
Spring Mountain Motor Resort – 4767 S Highway 160, Pahrump, NV 89048
McIlvain Talks Tech with Scott M - Porsche Cold Battery
Now that the weather has finally turned nice, we are seeing at Mcilvain Motors a huge increase in dead/dying batteries. Today we will be talking about why batteries suck in the cold and what you can do to test your battery. The cold weather actually slows down the chemical reaction inside the battery, so they are not as efficient. The cold also slows down the charging rate of the battery, so it takes longer to charge. Durning chilly weather the car will requite more electricity to start. All of these issues combined make life for your Porsche battery very tough in the cold (I know my Chicago friends are laughing).
How do you know if your battery is on the way out? Well, the car is going to give you some clues most times. When you start the car cold does it take a second for something to happen? Does your screen on the dashboard flicker when starting? Does your blower for the dash vents not work for a minute after starting? When driving around with a Porsche equipment with auto start stop, is the A with a circle around it displayed on your dash and the car does not turn off when stopped at a light? Weird messages about burned out taillights? Is the date stamp on the battery over 4 years old? If you said yes to any of those questions you might have a battery that is dying.
The best way to check the battery is with an electronic battery load tester. We use one that tells the battery’s health and charge and makes a pretty print out. If you don’t have a tester the next best way is to go to an Auto parts store (Napa, Autozone, etc.) and have them load test your battery. Most times they do this for free. Check your owner’s manual for your specific vehicle and how best to check the battery. Cayenne drivers will have to run the test at the charge points in the engine bay, this will sometimes give wrong battery readings. Batteries have changed a lot in the last 10 years or so. They still run the vehicles 12Volt system and every car has more and more computers. So, it is vital to have a healthy battery for your cars electrical system. This goes double for cars equipped with auto stop start.
What do you do if you need a new battery? Well for the 996/997 and older cars you should be able to install the correct battery without too much trouble. When swapping batteries make SURE not to hook up the battery backwards, it will kill all sorts of stuff on the car. For those of us that drive cars with auto stop start install is much more difficult. Those cars are equipped with “smart” charging systems. So, the car needs to be programed with the specific battery that is being installed. Unfortunately, that can only be done with a factory tool or other scan tool. Not coding the new battery will dramatically shorten the life of the battery and could cause other issues. For cayenne drivers the battery is under the seats so changing those takes some time. Also, when installing a new battery make sure it is fully charged before installing them. We are an interstate dealer and we get all the fresh batteries. They are typically 60% charged when we get them requiring that we charge each one before install. We have had many problems in the past with customers installing near dead batteries in their cars. Once a battery is installed a battery charger/tender is a great idea to keep it fully charged.
Scott M’s Market Watch and HOT Buys
Scott’s Market watch and “HOT” buys
I have been seeing a lot of first gen Macan’s getting below $20K for S’s and below $30K for turbos. I think it’s the golden hour on these cars. They are all out of warranty but not old enough to be completely beat up. My guess is they will drop a bit more and then level out for a few more years. That is a lot of car for the money.
Like always a PPI (pre-purchase inspection is always a good idea.
Who is Scott McIlvain
The current Mcilvain Motors was founded by Scott Mcilvain, great grandson of E.H “Mac” Mcilvain. Scott was hooked on the family business and performance cars at a very early age. He left Prescott and attended Arizona State University where he earned a degree in business. It was while Scott was an account manager at a top 25 marketing agency that he fell in love with his first
Fast forward to today and Scott now runs Mcilvain Motors, located in Tempe, Arizona and one of
and affordable late model PORSCHE service specialists.
Photo Courtesy of Stuttcars
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Stuttgart Market Letter
Written by David K. Whitlock
October continued the upward trend in dollar volume and unit volume despite a drop in sellthrough rate with $36,339,221 off of 66% of the 659 Porsches on offer hammering sold for the month. This compares to $32m off of 68% of the 583 Porsches on offer the year prior. And while many segments in the Porsche market continued to soften, the big surprise was a solid month for 356s, all thanks to a pile of “junk.”
The “pile of junk” I'm referring to was RM Sotheby’s sale of Rudi Klein’s Junkyard Collection, through which many Porsches were brought to market after multi-decade hibernations. It wasn’t all parts cars though. In fact, our highest sales of October came from two 356s sold during the event: a 1962 356B Roadster that sold for $1,160,000 including buyer’s fee, and a 1959 356A Carrera 1500 GS/GT Coupe at $885,000. The Porsche star of the collection, for me, was the Carrera Coupe that had been tucked away by Klein for 48 years. The car was equipped with its matching-numbers four-cam engine and numbered body panels, which resulted in a new fiveyear high for a four-cam Coupe.
But excluding the cars sold by RM, and the 356 market still appears tol be slowing as only 50% of cars on offer found a new home, with many deals to be had. Here we saw a 1957 356A Speedster reach a two-year low hammering at just $198,000. This little Speedster was repainted Red at some point in its life, with the finish showing some age, and was fitted with a replacement engine out of a 356B. Even with the older respray and non-numbers-matching engine, $198k for a Speedster is an insane deal.
October also saw two homologation legends hit the block in the form of a 1973 911 2.7 RS Touring and an uber-rare 1984 911 SC/RS. The 2.7 RS was a fantastic example finished in Ravenna Green and although its fenders, side panels, front bumper, and ducktail were replaced during a 2022-2024 restoration, they were replaced with Porsche parts and work was performed by a 2.7 RS specialist. This car sold at a final bid of $801,000, making it the top 2.7 RS Touring sale of 2024.
The 911 SC/RS was the final example of the 20 SC/RS’ built and came to market from Broad Arrow Auctions with just two owners and 3,237 miles. It initially failed to sell at the drop of the gavel but a deal was done post-sale to the tune of $2,000,000 (includes buyer’s premium), which is an astounding result considering it failed to sell in May of this year at a final bid of $756,000.
On the newer side of things, GT cars looked to be holding steady after previous months of decline with 992 GT3 Touring’s equipped with 6-speed manual transmissions looking much the same as months prior with average prices around $270,000 and Paint-to-Sample Blues and Greens outperforming the norm. The GT4 RS market looked steady as well, with average bids on either side of $200k. The 992 GT3 RS market, on the other hand, continued to slide with each
Stuttgart Market Letter
992 GT3 RS selling at below the $400,000 mark, whether they were equipped with Porsche’s Weissach package or not.
Speaking of 992s, GTS models continued to bring the money with a 2023 911 Targa 4 GTS 7Speed coming close to setting a new twelve-month high, even with 5,000 miles on the odometer. Finished in Arctic Gray over an Exclusive Manufaktur Cohiba Brown leather interior, this GTS was very well optioned with an original MSRP of $232,290. It sold at a final bid of $212,000, the highest price we’ve seen since November of last year.
Overall, October was a decent month, certainly outperforming the month prior in all regards. Is this a turn in the market after some disappointment over the summer? We’ll see what November brings.
David K. Whitlock is a writer for The Stuttgart Market Letter, A daily market update for Porschephiles, by Porschefiles, delivered to your inbox. www.stuttgartmarketletter.com
Monthly Awards & Accolades
Each month the Editors and Contributors of Going Places would like to recognize certain members for special contributions to this amazing Club we are all part of.
The Writers Award, this award is for an individual that submits or presents the best article.
Writers Award for November 2024: Rita Sprenkle
The winner will receive a $30 credit on their MotorsportReg account to be used for upcoming AZPCA events.
The Volunteer Award, this award goes to the member who goes above and beyond the call of duty, this person demonstrates what the Clubs values are all about, Passion, a Positive attitude and a willingness to help.
Volunteer of the Month for October 2024: Deb Rettew
The winner will receive a $30 credit on their MotorsportReg account to be used for upcoming AZPCA events.
**Even if you don’t win this month a big heart felt THANK-YOU to all the wonderful contributors that help make this award-winning Newsletter/Magazine the success that it is, CHEERS.
*2024 Aman-Steele Award/Legacy Award *
Aman-Steele Award
A reinstatement of the historical Annual Aman Award for outstanding achievement, represen7ng the AZPCA Member (or Members, awarded jointly) in good standing who is acknowledged as the enthusiast (or enthusiasts) of the year for the current calendar year. The award is designated as the Aman-Steele Award to recognize the life7me contribu7on of Jack Aman and Ken Steele to the Club. The award is presented at the AZPCA annual dinner to the enthusiast of the year demonstra7ng an excep7onal level of contribu7on to the Club. Candidates are to be nominated by any club member including a descrip7on of the nominees unique and significant contribu7ons to the club in the current year and voted upon by the Board of Directors at their November Board Mee7ng in an execu7ve session following the main board mee7ng to maintain the decision in confidence un7l the presenta7on of the award at the December Annual Holiday Party
Legacy Award
The Annual Legacy Award established in 2023 recognizes an AZPCA Member or members working as a team who historically and consistently over a decade or more has or have contributed significantly to excep7onally suppor7ng the club and its membership at a significant level. The award may recognize this contribu7on from a current ac7ve member or posthumously for a member’s contribu7on. This award is nominated and voted upon by the Board of Directors who may at their discre7on seek guidance form the general membership, especially those who have historically been involved with the club and were able to personally observe those who have made a significant consistent contribu7on that is above and beyond usual expecta7ons. The Board of Directors will consider nomina7ons and make the final decision in an execu7ve session following the main board mee7ng to maintain the decision in confidence un7l the presenta7on of the award at the December Holiday Party Mee7ng.
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NEW Members for December 2024 Going Places
Fred Alderson Scottsdale, Arizona 1976 912E
Jill Anderson Phoenix, Arizona 2018 Macan GTS
Lucas Barduson Phoenix, Arizona 85044 1998 Boxster Beige
Ross Begnoche Mesa, Arizona
2004 Boxster S
Sachin Desai Phoenix, Arizona 2022 911 Targa
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Christopher Merino Fountain Hills, Arizona 2021 911 Turbo S
Steven & Donna Pickering Phoenix, Arizona 1983 911 SC Targa
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Charles & Mary Sholtis Scottsdale, Arizona 85255 2024 718 Boxster GTS 4.0
Vincent Vasquez Chandler, Arizona 2019 911 Turbo S Beige
Transfers:
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Surprise, Arizona
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2008 Cayman S
Shane Garrison
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Joseph Martinetto Monterey, California
Transfer From: Monterey Bay (MBY)
Ray Martinetto - Son 2019 911 Carrera T Beige
Larry& Patty Moss Scottsdale, Arizona 85255
Transfer From: Southeast Michigan (SEM) 2006 911 Carrera 718 Cayman S Beige
Mike & Mary Nolan Scottsdale, Arizona Transfer From: Orange Coast (ORC) 1987 911 Carrera
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Drive your Porsche on a Racetrack with AZPCA!
Expand your car control skills and explore the capabilities of your Porsche on a racetrack in a safe, controlled environment with no speed limits! AZPCA’s HPDE & TT program (that’s short for High Performance Driver Education and Time Trials) is all about experiencing your Porsche on a road circuit. AZPCA provides personal driving instructors for new participants to guide them through the day. Our instructors will navigate you along the road circuit, teach you the fundamentals of driving at track speeds, but also keep you in a comfort zone so you have a good time. There are flaggers on track, just like at a real racing event. The club also arranges an ambulance and tow truck on site for emergencies.
For the HPDE events, four groups of approximately 10-25 drivers are formed based on experience level- Beginner, Intermediate, Experienced, Advanced. Grouping allows everyone attending to have a good time. Beginners don’t have to stress about having little/no experience- chances are, there are several other drivers in the same group just starting out.
Based on instructor evaluation, you are advanced to the next group up when appropriate. Sometimes this is after one day, or sometimes it takes a several events. Higher run groups typically means more speed but with a better, practiced skill set to control the speed safely. This keeps track days exciting for you as you advance your skill set.
While this is definitely NOT racing, there is a natural tendency to evaluate yourself to other drivers in your group, but HPDE is not structured to award “fast” times. To satisfy the competitive nature in you, we offer an optional “Time Trials” sessions where those specific TT sessions are timed and you compete against others in your class. Lap times are broadcast live so you can see in real time how you stack up against your competitors. Time trials are structured so that you get three clean laps, meaning, you will be by yourself on track without dealing with other cars in your way.
How is a typical HPDE day structured?
A track day starts around 6:30 -7:00 am. You’ll check-in and get your car safety inspected on-site first. A drivers meeting kicks off around 7:45 am, with the first car on track around 8:30 am. A forty minute lunch break splits the day and the event is usually over around 4:00 pm. You can expect five 20-minute sessions (100 mins total) of track time each day, although some events are structured with four 25-minute sessions. Time trial sessions are optional to add-in during your registration, and that consists of two additional timed sessions (one morning, one afternoon) consisting of three hot laps.
The beginner group will also have classroom discussion after their sessions to discuss car-control and vehicle dynamics and what they experienced.
The club either provides lunch or there is an option to purchase one on site. Since there is down time in-between your driving sessions and classroom discussion, there is lots of opportunity for comradery with other club members and opportunity to socialize and check out other cars attending.
What do you need to bring?
Your vehicle (preferably a Porsche) in good maintenance. (Some club members bring their other cars btw – we won’t shame you if you do that)
We provide a required checklist of things to inspect on your car before coming to a track day. If you aren’t mechanically inclined (or don’t care to do this yourself), you can take the checklist to a mechanic of your choice to do the inspection for you. We have a few places we can recommend if you don’t have a preferred mechanic. Main points of interest are good tires, brakes, brake fluid, no leaking fluids, no abnormal driving characteristics of the vehicle. We conduct a final brief safety inspection on your vehicle the morning of the event.
Helmets are typically available to rent when you register for the event– you can try the sport before you commit to purchasing a helmet.
There are additional items you can bring to make the day more comfortable or exciting – chairs, cameras, etc. There are lots of online video you can watch telling you to bring this or that. While that can be somewhat helpful down the road, keeping it basic is usually best. If you forget something, chances are there is someone there that will let you borrow/have theirs.
Lastly and most important: don’t forget to bring a desire to have a good time and willingness to learn!
Attacking the Cones PCA Drivers Race Against the Clock
Photos by Mike Ferring
It takes a village to put on an Arizona PCA Autocross —volunteers to handle everything from timing to replacing cones wounded by errant autocrossers. Above left to right: The critical timing to the thousandth; Jeff Williams recording times and Brian Miller controlling course operations; a team ready to grab wounded cones; Ealing Jahn waving the checker.
Jonathan B’s lethal GT3 RS setting fast time of the day.
Above: Brian M’s lovely GT3 RS Right: Jim H in a Cayman GTS
Clockwise from above: Rick A in his 968; keeping an eye on Bruce K’s glistening ‘Vette’; Kim K in his GT4; another shot of Brian M’s GT3 RS.
AZPCA Autocross - Review of Events #2 and #3
ARIZONA REGION AUTOCROSS EVENT #2 AND AUTOCROSS ON THE AMP ROAD COURSE
WOW! There were six exciting Porsche Fun-Packed Event Days, from Saturday, November 9, 2024, through Friday, November 15, 2024, with several driving events hosted by our Region and you can bet some members were plumb-tuckered tired by the end of that week by all the Porsche Car driving.
On Saturday, November 9th, the Region hosted an Autocross Event at the Arizona Motorsport Park (AMP) in Litchfield Park On Sunday, the Arizona Region Ladies Only Driving Tour drove to “The Farm” for lunch and socializing. On Veterans Day Holiday, Monday, November 11, 2024, the Autocrossers returned to AMP to apply their autocrossing driving skills on the Road Course as a special treat by the Autocross Chairs Kim K. and Rick A.
Tuesday, November 12, was a day of rest to prepare for the next driving tour event. The Region hosted the “Fall Colors and Grand Canyon Driving Tour from Wednesday, November 13 through Friday, November 15, 2024 Oh yes, this writer rested up for a few days after the Fall Colors Tours
The Ladies Only and Fall Colors Driving Tours will be covered by separate articles to be published in this publication.
The Saturday, November 9, 2024, the Autocross Event on the AMP Skidpad was a great event with thirty-six drivers attending. Normally, this writer will report the results of the hot-shoe drivers driving their Porsches really fast, but it is a foregone conclusion that Porsches are always fast, and some are even faster. So, this article is not going to report the usual event details and facts and who were the top cone nihilators and how many cones were mangled and ran-over, which direction the course traversed and how many and type of course elements. That will not be the case in this article.
In most of the previous articles, there were many PCA members that do not get mentioned in the articles. These members are vital to the success of the event and should be recognized for their dedication and enthusiastic participation. These members are always at the events and help make these events run smooth and are very instrumental in helping to make the events second-to-none the best well run Autocross Program in the entire organization of the Porsche Club of America (PCA). This writer knows, because of attending autocross events since 1986 in other PCA Zones, Regions, and at Parades, this Region knows how to make it happen and be successful.
During the driver’s safety meeting, the Autocross Chairs announced the new 2025-2026 Autocross Chair, Ealing J. Ealing is also the Region’s Driver Education (DE) Program Assistant Safety Chair. Ealing has been a member of the Arizona Region since 2019 and has been a regular staple at the DE and Autocross events.
At this event the Autocross Chairs had members working assignments that they normally are not normally accustomed to. Ealing J. was handling the Flags at the Start/Finish. Brian M. was assigned as the Course Observer, and he ensured that all the cone violations were accounted for and that the course workers were in a safe position on the course at the assigned workstations.
It is not unusual for members from other PCA Regions to attend the events such as Clint G., from the Arizona Mountain Region. Clint enjoys traveling throughout the Zone to other Region’s autocross events and he is a regular at the Arizona Region DE events
Clint was assigned to coordinate the Grid Operation, and he performed his assignment superbly and he was very complimentary on the camaraderie of the group and the organization of the event. Clint related that “It’s an honor to be part of the fun!”
Scott O. normally works at a Corner Station, but for this event he was assigned to Scoreboard duties, and he was kept very busy writing/posting the driver’s times Jonathan B. was assigned to a Corner Station, and he was the Corner Station Captain with a new autocrosser. Eric T. worked at a Corner Station with his son, Andrew T.
James H. just became a new member of the Region a couple months ago just after he acquired his Porsche Cayman GTS. James is not new to autocrossing and has experience in another Sports Car Club organization. James worked at a Corner Station. Corner Stations are responsible for the safe operation to ensure the cars are kept at a safe distance during overlapping situations, and to bring the cars safely to a stop, if necessary. They also relay any cone violations to the Observer for Timing & Scoring to record the appropriate cone penalties.
Dave M. has been a member for almost 20 years, and he has worked various key assignments such as Timing & Scoring, Start/Finish Flags, but for this Event, he was working the Grid Assignment The Grid Assignment Position is responsible for alerting the drivers when they are next and when to enter the course.
Steve A. and wife, Lynn A., are members of the Arizona Mountain Region and have been PCA members for over 40 years. Steve was one of the Corner Station Captains and Lynn was recording the driver’s lap times & cone penalties on the scoreboard Bruce B. has been a member of the Region for almost a year and was driving his 2024 Cayman GTS. Bruce was assigned to a Corner Station with Steve A.
Another new Arizona Region member of less than 6 months, Alex B., joined in on the fun with his 2020 Porsche Carrera S and was assigned to a Corner Station with Chris M. Alex had a family member accompany him, Aleander B, for observing how much fun can be had at an Arizona Region Autocross Event. Chris M., and his 2019 Porsche Carrera Cabriolet have been members for three years. Chris also has a Boxster which is really his wife’s Porsche. Chris is also at the site every Friday before the event helping the crew to set up the course.
Another new Arizona Region Member, Arena M., along with family member, Farzam M., have been members for almost a year. Arena was driving the family 2023 Porsche Boxster GTS, and worked at a Corner Station.
Travis M. and Mathias A. have been PCA members for 16 years and 15 years, respectively, and they were assigned to Corner Stations. Although both Travis and Mathias are PCA members, they enjoy driving their non-Porsche cars at the event.
Co-Chair Rick A. has been a member for just shy of 20 years. Rick also has been the Chief Autocross Driving Instructor, and you will see him hopping from one car to another all day long giving instructions to new autocrossers or anyone who would like additional instruction with their driving. Rick also is responsible for compiling and distributing the event results for each event.
Kim K. has been a PCA member for almost 15 years and has been the Autocross Program Chair for many years. Kim is very instrumental in ensuring that the event is running smooth in addition to designing the course, maintain the Timing & Scoring Equipment, ordering supplies, coordinating the Friday course set ups, coordinating the Event registrations and Speedwaivers, scheduling the Events with the AMP Facility Manager, acquiring the Event Insurance, and reporting to the Region Board on each event.
On Veterans Day Holiday, Monday, November 11, 2024, thirty-six drivers were treated to a day of autocrossing on the AMP Road Course. Although this event was sanctioned as an autocross event, and for safety reasons, the drivers were regulated to autocross safe speeds in the straights to prevent from exceeding the safety guidelines when negotiating the unrestricted turns. The straights were coned with multi-cone slalom cones that were only sixty-five feet apart.
The course was also designed with separate start/finish areas and the drivers would only be allowed to start their runs from a standing start in one area and finish immediately after negotiating a 90-degree right-hand turn in another area. The drivers were regulated to single lap runs on approx. 80% of the track (approximately two-miles) and had eight total runs, four-each in the morning and afternoon sessions
Between the morning and afternoon session, the drivers and guests were treated to a lunch with Dessert, by Arizona Region member, Joseph M. The Arizona Region and the Autocrossers thank Joseph for his generosity. Joseph entered the event with his 2013 Porsche Carrera 2S. Some members were asking if Joseph was able to transport the whole entire lunch and cookies in his Carrera to the site or did, he have help?
It was imperative that safety measures be in place for the event As an incentive to keep the drivers from overdriving at unsafe speeds, a severe time penalty was instituted for all cone violations. The cone time penalties were increased from the normal two-second time penalty, per cone, to five-seconds, per cone, which would be added to their elapsed time.
In addition to any cone time penalties, and in the interest of safety, the drivers were also severely penalized if they had a course deviation excursion with more than four-wheels off-the-pavement surface. That severe penalty was an automatic disqualification that prevented the driver from making any additional runs for the remainder of the day. Although, this penalty was extremely severe, it was critical that this penalty be in place to remind the drivers to drive smart and safe, and not to get overgreedy with their speed and be unsafe.
This event had several new members sign-up to enjoy a fun-packed day on the track. Although, some of the new members may be new to the Arizona Region, they were not new to autocrossing. As a matter of fact, they had many years of autocrossing in another sports car organization and recently decided to buy a Porsche and join the Club.
Jason B. has been a member since April 2023, and he was chasing Jonathan B’s times all day Jonathan drove his Lizard Green GT3 RS to best Jason in his GT3 Both Jason and Jonathan drove their fast time on their third lap run in the morning session and fortunately for both of them, they stayed off the cones on their fastest run.
In reviewing the event results and noticing a humongous amount of Cone Nihilations by one driver for one event, there may be a record broken. In researching the Arizona Region Autocross Records going back for many years, the total number of Cone Kills by a driver in one event was previously held by Dave Y. with seven “kills”. Jason B. is now the new standing “Top Cone Killer” with Ten-Kills for one event. That is the most total cone kills than many drivers have had for a whole season.
There is no doubt that this new record may stand for many years. Maybe I should not mention the fact that this event only had sixteen cones that could be scored as a penalty whereas a regular Arizona Region Autocross event on the skidpad would have approximately 80-90 cones and a greater opportunity that could be scored as a penalty. No, that would be too embarrassing.
In any case, looks like Jason will have to use a whole bottle of Mothers R3 Racing Rubber Remover on his car to get all the cone marks off.
Kwan Jin L. is a very recent Arizona Region new member of less than a couple of months Kwan Jin drove his 2016 Porsche Boxster GTS and was accompanied by Jihye Y. as she signed up for the “Taste of Autocross” program so she can ride along with Kwan Jin It appeared that Jihye was having just as much fun riding as a passenger with Kwan Jin.
Ryan H. is not a new member, but he did bring out a brand-new non-Porsche car to give it a whirl on the road course. Maybe we’ll see Ryan and the new car at the next DE in January.
Charles R. has been a member for just over a year and he drove his 2010 Porsche Carrera S in his first Arizona Region Autocross although, it was on a Road Course. However, Charles is no stranger lapping his Porsche because he has numerous laps on the AMP Road Course as he has attended several DEs since being a new member.
David N. has been a member for just over three years, and he drove his Porsche Turbo S and did a great job driving. David is very active in the Club and has attended several driving and social functions He has entered several autocross events and ran the September Inde DE event. I think it is a toss-up what he may like enjoying the most between driving his Porsche or eating Pancakes David attends all the Porsches & Pancakes events. David was also accompanied by a family member Dalton who co-drove his Porsche Turbo S at this event.
Joel S. was driving his new 2024 Porsche Carrera and has been an Arizona Region member for almost three years. Joel is no stranger to motorsports and has numerous decades of experience. Joel is usually accompanied by his son, Dave S. who also is an Arizona Region member, and his Grandson, Cameron. Both his son and grandson are experienced drivers, and his Grandson has been driving the Porsche very well.
Dave Y. has been an Arizona Region member for three years but is no stranger to the AMP Road Course. Although he only has a couple HPDE events, he has several Autocross Events on the AMP Track and numerous autocross events for the past couple of decades. At this event he brought out his 2022 Porsche Cayman GTS.
It was very obvious the drivers had a lot of fun and there were no incidents or mishaps. Everyone went home plumb-tuckered tired At the end of the day, a lot of the drivers were asking if the Region will host another Track Event later this season. It is very possible that may occur contingent upon the sale of the AMP Facility if that occurs or not by the end of this autocross season.
The next Autocross Event is Saturday, December 21, 2024, at AMP. For event information and to register, please click on the “Cone.”
If you have any questions regarding the Arizona Region Autocross Program, please contact Kim K. or Rick A., Autocross Chairs, at autocross@az.pca.org
AZPCA Autocross - Results from Event #2 (Nov 9)
Results from the Saturday Event @ AMP Skidpad
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Results from the Saturday Event @ AMP Skidpad
Jonathan
Brian
Kim
James
Dave
Bruce
Scott
Isaac
Rick
Travis
Ealing
David
AZPCA Autocross - Results from Event #3 (Nov 11)
Results from the Monday Event @ AMP Road Course
AZPCA Autocross - Results from Event #3 (Nov
Results from the Monday Event @ AMP
Road Course
AZPCA A-X, November 11, 2024
CAR
Jonathan B 2019 Porsche GT3 RS
Jason B 2018 Porsche GT3
Ealing J 2022 Porsche 911
Joel S 2024 Porsche 911 Carrera
Eric T 2014 Porsche Cayman S
Dave Y 2022 Porsche Cayman GTS
Dalton N Porsche 911 Turbo S
Bruce B 2024 Porsche Cayman GTS
James H 2015 Porsche Cayman GTS
David N Porsche 911 Turbo S
Scott O 2004 Porsche Boxster S
Chad M 2006 Porsche Boxster
Kwan Jin L 2016 Porsche Boxster GTS
Charles R 2010 Porsche 911 Carrera S
Joseph M 2013 Porsche 911 C2S
Thomas T 2004 Porsche 911
Brad K 2004 Porsche Boxster S
Patrick F 1974 Porsche 914
Clifton R 1969 Lotus
Ben Z 2012 Chevrolet Corvette Grand
Brian M 2023 Chevrolet Corvette
Travis M 2006 Chevrolet Corvette
Rob M 2023 Chevrolet Corvette
Jeff W 2023 Tesla 3
Steven D Tesla 3 Performance
Jessie B 2020 Chevrolet Camaro SS 1LE
Mike T 2017 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport
Victor T 2023 Mazda Miata
Chuck N 1990 Mazda Miata
Steve A 2016 Scion FRS
Andrew T 2013 Subaru BRZ
Brent M 1990 Mazda Miata
Greg K 2017 Dodge Viper
Ryan H 2024 Subaru WRX
Lynn A 2016 Scion FRS
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The Porsche Club of America features news, videos, and information about the current market for used Porsches in the monthly Mart Fresh News email newsletter.
Mart shoppers are PCA members who know Porsches, know what they’re looking at, and are serious, ready, willing, and able buyers — not tire kickers. Because PCA members take care of their Porsches, vehicle quality in The Mart is better than other websites. And these are not anonymous buyers and sellers, they are registered PCA members.
The Mart is one of the most visited parts of PCA.org, recording over 650,000 page views per month.
Mart Fresh News also highlights a variety of Porsche listings from PCA’s Mart Classifieds. When you find a vehicle in The Mart, you can be assured that it’s been cared for by a registered PCA member — not some anonymous seller.
In addition to your online Mart ad, you get a summary version of your ad in Porsche Panorama.
It’s a free benefit of membership — there is no charge to place an ad in The Mart!
VISIT: mart.pca.org
PCA has 20 registries for those super enthusiastic about their Porsche model
The PCA Registry program was established in 1995 to encourage closer relationships within Porsche model owners in PCA. The program allows PCA members to network with others in their specific area of interest. Sharing of information fosters restoration and maintenance of members’ automobiles. A registry can potentially provide a new resource for historical displays at Parades and other PCA events, along with information for articles in Porsche Panorama. Don’t see a registry for your Porsche? We are also looking for individuals who are interested in starting a registry for a model that doesn’t have an existing registry.
CHECK OUT THE REGISTRIES AT: www.pca.org/connect/special-interest-groups
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The 2024 Aman-Steele Award Recipient
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