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Vo l u m e 51 I s s u e 12 EDITOR Angela Manente gpeditor@az.pca.org CONTRIBUTORS Rick Althouse Rich Andrade Danielle Badler Mark Baker Jen Bartling Rafael Buerba Carole Bultema Jim Bultema Michael Haddad Kim Kemper Kenneth Mitchell Dennis Rood Moe Scharhon Steve Sapareto Phil Veitch- Veitch Creative
ON THE COVER Cars & Coffee at Porsche Chandler Photo by Angela Manente
IN THIS ISSUE FEATURES
8............... Meet A Member - Rafael Buerba 16............... Meet A Member - Michael Haddad 20............... Autocross Season Series 2021/2022 - #2 Results 24............... Weekday Drive to Bagdad 27............... Membership Meeting at Porsche Chandler 28............... Phoenix Flight 43 Concours Winners! 36............... Giving Back - Mesa Community College Tour 37............... HPDE at Inde Motorsports Ranch in Willcox 42............... Has Formula Recently Arrived in the US?
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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
Jack Arnold secretary@az.pca.org
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
Jen Bartling JenBartling@az.pca.org
Jim Bultema JimBultema@az.pca.org
NEWS & EVENTS
5............... 2021/2022 Calendar of Events 7............... Autocross 10.............. Driver Education 11.............. Porsches and Pancakes 13.............. Valentine’s Date Night 14,............. Monthly Membership Meetings 17.............. East Valley “Five 7s” Drive 18.............. 2021 AZPCA Holiday Party 35.............. Concours in the Hills 43.............. HPDE Get Involved 46.............. PCA Treffen at The Broadmoor
IN EVERY ISSUE 4.............. Arizona Region Board 6.............. President’s Corner 9.............. From the Editor 19.............. Social Media 40.............. New Members 40.............. How to Order Name Badges 41.............. Members’ Anniversaries 44.............. Executive Appointees 44.............. Goodie Store 45.............. Zone 8 Staff and Websites 46.............. Sponsorship Program
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19.............. Brasile, Chuck & Denise; Real Estate 5.............. Hoover, Don; Peoples Mortgage Company 14.............. McILvain Motors IFC,19....... Porsche Chandler 9,BC.......... Porsche North Scottsdale 15.............. Protective Film Solutions
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Corrections and Clarifications Rook Younger RookYounger@az.pca.org
November issue, page 23, photo credit for Porsches & Pancakes at Ironwood Grille at Anthem Country Club shoud be; Richard Bernal from EventPartyPhotos
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2 0 21 / 2 0 2 2 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. DECEMBER 2021 1 4 11 12 15 18 20
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PRESIDENT’S CORNER Ma r k
B a ker
Hello All:
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hanksgiving was just two days ago and I want to express my appreciation for all the blessings that I enjoy with family, my wife and all of my friends, especially those in the Porsche Club. I hope that all of you shared a memorable Thanksgiving with your families and friends. Hopefully we will all still fit into our clothes going forward. Although we are approaching the end of 2021, we still have some great club events scheduled this year. See the list below. I would also like to mention an upcoming Charity event we are planning for February 12th. It will be a Las Vegas style Casino Night Charity event to benefit St. Vincent’s Children’s Hospital. It will be held at Alpio’s at Troon. More details will be coming soon. I hope to see you all there. The Arizona Region is running the following upcoming events: · · · · ·
December 1 – Monthly Meeting – Alpio’s at Troon December 4 – Driving Tour – East Valley “Five 7s” Drive December 11 – AutoX at AMP December 12 – DE at AMP December 18 – Annual Holiday Party – Hilton Pointe Tapatio Cliffs Resort
I hope to see you all at an upcoming event Drive Safely Mark
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AUTOCROSS
2021/2022 AUTOCROSS SEASON
Saturday, December 11, 2021 - Arizona Motorsport Park Skidpad Saturday, January 29, 2022 - Arizona Motorsport Park Skidpad Saturday, February 19, 2022 - Arizona Motorsport Park Skidpad Saturday, March 19, 2022 - Arizona Motorsport Park Skidpad Saturday, April 9, 2022 - Arizona Motorsport Park Skidpad Saturday, April 30, 2022 - Arizona Motorsport Park Skidpad REGISTER ONLINE HERE on MotorsportReg.com
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MEET A MEMBER by
Mo e
Sc h a r h o n ,
M em b er s hi p
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he AZPCA is made up of a wonderful group of members. As Membership Chair, I would like to introduce featured member, Rafael Buerba.
1. When did you join PCA? I joined PCA in August.
2. What Porsche(s) do you have? I have a 2015 Boxster S.
3. Where are you from?
Originally, Mexico City..but I moved to Phoenix at age 13. I thus call Phoenix my home despite having lived in 5 different states.
4. Family?
Immediate family is in Phoenix, the rest of the extended family is in Mexico City.
5. Work background or trade?
Orthopaedic Sports Medicine and Shoulder surgeon.
6. Work makes your car special?
It is stick shift! Not that many newer cars are stick shift. I also bought it with only 5k miles so it was practically new. It is also beautiful and fun to drive.
7. Next upgrade?
911 Turbo....probably not for several years.
8. Have you personalized your car? No. It was perfect as is.
9. Favorite memory with a car?
My Dad has been a Porsche enthusiast all of his life. He always wanted to own one and didn’t get to own one himself until he was in his early 50s. It was an older 944, but still awesome. His dream had always been to buy a Porsche from the dealership or to have one of his sons buy one from the dealership with him. When I purchased the Boxster from the dealership it was like a dream come true for him. Seeing his face and joy has been one of my happiest moments.
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C ha i r
10. Why did you buy your Porsche?
As mentioned above, my father got me really hooked on Porsches since a young age. I also had a long commute that was kind of boring in my VW SUV. Once I had saved up enough money, I wanted to buy a fun car that was stick shift so that I could enjoy my commute in style. My Boxster S was the perfect car for this!
11. High school nickname? Buerbs
12. Top 3 cars you would own? 911 Turbo, GT3 and Taycan.
From the
EDITOR An gel a
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can’t believe that Mark and I have been members of the Arizona region for 12 years! Where has the time gone? How about a lot of driving tours, one or two AutoX/DEs, holiday parties, lots of member meetings and let’s not forget Porsches and Pancakes. We have also changed out our Porsche(s) during this time. How many you ask? Too many! The one I miss the most was our 1982 Porsche 911 SC in Rosewood Metallic. It was our first one and will always be my favorite. Loved having a stick shift. Special thank you to Lisa and Richard Cvijanovich at Porsche Chandler for hosting our November member meeting. It was a great evening. I want to thank everyone who has taken the time to write stories/articles and take pictures at our AZPCA events for Going Places, because without your participation there would be no monthly newsletter/magazine. Kudos to Peter Veitch, who drove down to Willcox just to take pictures at the DE event. After being the editor for over 5 years, it would be nice to have an assistant to help out. If anyone is interested give me a call at 952-240-4292 or send me an email at: gpeditor@az.pca.org This month the winner for the Writer’s Monthly Award for Going Places is Jim Bultema for contributing “Giving Back-Mesa Community College Tour.” He will receive a $30. credit on MotorsportReg, which is good for one year to use on any AZPCA activity. Wishing everyone a safe and healthy Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Boxing Day, Happy New Year and any other holiday I might have missed. Looking forward to seeing you in person at one of our upcoming events in the new year.
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DRIVER EDUCATION
2021 / 2022 Season
NEW DATE: Saturday, Oct 9, 2021 @ Arizona Motorsports Park Sat & Sun, Nov 13-14, 2021 @ Inde Motorsports Ranch Sunday, Dec 12, 2021 @ Wild Horse Pass East Track Saturday, Jan 15, 2022 @ Arizona Motorsports Park (CCW) Saturday, Feb 26, 2022 @ Arizona Motorsports Park NEW DATE: Sat & Sun, March 26-27, 2022 @ Inde Motorsports Ranch -SUMMER BREAK-
HPDE Event Registrations: azpca.motorsportreg.com
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REGION ANNOUNCEMENTS
PORSCHES AND PANCAKES
Saturday, January 8, 2022 Time: 8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Location: 20825 N Pima Road, Scottsdale, AZ (DC Ranch Shopping Center) Cost: $35 per person (includes tax & gratuity) Join fellow club members at this great location in DC Ranch Shopping Center. We have been here before and they did a great job. They normally don’t open until 11:00 am but are opening just for our AZPCA Porsches and Pancakes breakfast. Registration link for MotorSportReg will be found on the calendar web page at:
https://az.pca.org/event/porsches-and-pancakes-at-liberty-station/ Registration prior to the event is required to attend!
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REGION ANNOUNCEMENTS
SAVE THE DATES! MORE PORSCHES AND PANCAKES Saturday, February 6, 2022 - Rock Springs Cafe
Saturday, March 5, 2022 - Soul Cafe
May 7, 2022 - U.S. Egg (South Scottsdale Old Town)
Keep an eye on our AZ.PCA.ORG Events for more details and registration link to MotorsportReg
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REGION ANNOUNCEMENTS AZPCA Cordially invites you to our 7th Annual
Valentine’s Date Night
In Memory of Cynthia Giacchetti
Thursday, February 3, 2022 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Arizona Culinary Institute 10585 N 114th Street, Scottsdale, AZ Menu
Amuse’ Vol au Vent tomato jam, bacon, balsamic Appetizer Caesar Salad fresh romaine lettuce tossed with tequila lime dressing Reggiano parmesan, toasted crouton Choice of one Entrée Grilled Filet Mignon sopressata potatoes pave, broccoli with cheddar mornay demi-glace Wild Alaskan Salmon haricot vert bundle, ratatouille beggar’s purse, bell pepper emulsion ACI fresh baked bread Dessert Individual sampler plates featuring an assortment of duJour’s famous desserts
Coffee and Iced Tea Included Cash Bar - Cash or Credit cards will be accepted for Soft Drinks and Alcoholic beverages
Cost: $40. per person (includes tax and gratuity) Limited to 40 guests!
Please dress for a special “date night occasion” including wearing something red or with red as a part of your attire. Any special dietary requirements, Contact Jan Mackulak socialmedia@az.pca.org Registration is required for this event. Click the link below to sign up and pay. https://azpca.motorsportreg.com/events/valentines-date-night-at-azculinary-institute-arizona-pca-040734
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MONTHLY MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS Wednesday, December 1, 2021 5:30 P.M. - 7:30 P.M. Alpio’s at Troon Scottsdale, AZ Enjoy a catered meal from Jersey Mikes with a variety of delicious subs. Then follow that up with your favorite ice cream with all the toppings from our special ice cream stand. See you there.
Registration is required for this event. Click on the link below to register on MotorsportReg.com. https://azpca.motorsportreg.com/ events/membership-meeting-at-alpios-troon-pca-arizona-539025
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Wednesday, January 5, 2022 Grimaldi’s Pizzaria
Time and Location to be announced! Keep an eye on the club website at: AZ.PCA.org/events For further details and the registration link to MotorsportReg
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MEET A MEMBER by
M o e
Sc h a r h o n ,
M emb er s hi p
C ha i r
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8. Have you personalized your car?
1. When did you join PCA?
9. Favorite memory with a car?
he AZPCA is made up of a wonderful group of members. As Membership Chair, I would like to introduce featured members, Michael and Leanne Haddad. I joined the AZPCA a month ago (August). I’ve been a member of the Fox Valley, Wisconsin PCA for four years.
2. What Porsche(s) do you have?
I have four Porsches: 2017 911 Turbo S, 1996 911 C2 (993), 1995 968, and 2021 Cayenne Coupe Turbo.
3. Where are you from?
Born and raised in the Boston area and Southern Maine. Been living in Green Bay, WI for the last 21 years.
4. Family?
Married to my wife Leanne for 33 years. Two kids, one son in law, and three grandkids
5. Work background or trade? Dairy industry.
6. What makes your car special?
They are all in excellent condition. I drive them all the time… and they never break down!
7. Next upgrade?
Adding a Cargraphic Sport exhaust system to the 968.
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Oh yes…I’ve made numerous tweaks and upgrades…the 993 and 968 both needed some work to get back in top shape.
Local Porsche drives with other Fox Valley PCA members.
10. Why did you buy your Porsche?
My first Porsche was a 2014 Cayenne Turbo S. I wanted a fun daily driver that could handle all of the seasons in WI…that Cayenne Turbo S was amazing and I’ve been hooked ever since!
11. High school nickname?
My high school nickname was Mikey.
12. Top 3 cars you would own?
2021 911 GT3 Touring (I’m on the very long waiting list), my 993 and my 968.
REGION ANNOUNCEMENTS EAST VALLEY “FIVE 7s” DRIVE Saturday, December 4, 2021 9:00 A.M. - 2:00 P.M. P.M.
We have many great roads to explore North and South of Highway 60, and early December is a great time to take the drive on the “Five 7s”; Highway 177, Highway 77, and Highway 79. Great sweeping curves and long straightaways. Our group will drive east on Hwy. 60 past Superior, AZ. Head south on AZ 177 south past the Asarco Ray Mine. Unfortunately, access to the mine overlook is closed. If they don’t open it up by our tour date here is a link to a virtual tour of the mine: ASARCO Ray Mine in Kearny, Arizona - YouTube. You will also drive past the extensive fire damage caused by this year’s Telegraph fire. The Telegraph fire is the 6th largest fire in Arizona History. The drive continues towards Winkleman, AZ with a stop at the Speedway gas station before heading south on AZ 77 towards Oracle, AZ, past SaddleBrooke Ranch. The group will turn North onto Hwy. 79 to our lunch destination in Florence, River Bottom Grill, 2501 North Highway 79, Florence, AZ 85132. We will arrive at our lunch destination, The River Bottom Grill, around 12:30 P.M. The River Bottom has a Southwestern vibe and great menu to choose from. It is located near a river bed that is dry most of the year. The restaurant will provide our group a designated parking area, and you will pay your tab individually. After lunch you can head back north on Hwy. 79 to Hwy. 60 West. Questions? Contact Organizer: Mark Manente at vicepresident@az.pca.org
Registration is required for this event. We are limited to 30 vehicles, so please register early. Click on the link below to register on MotorsportReg.com. https://www.motorsportreg.com/events/east-valley-five-7s-drive-river-bottom-grill-pcaarizona-235831 G O I N G P L A C E S 812.2021
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REGION ANNOUNCEMENTS 2021 AZPCA Holiday Party Don your festive holiday attire and join the fun at the 2021 AZPCA Holiday Party to be held from 6 pm - 10 pm on Saturday, December 18 at the Pointe Hilton Tapatio Cliffs Resort in Phoenix. Enjoy an elegant plated dinner with fellow club members in the ballroom at the Pointe Hilton as we celebrate the holiday season and dance to the music of DJ Jeff. We will also say farewell to our retiring 2020-2021 Board of Directors officers and welcome to our newly elected 2022-2023 officers. The Pointe Hilton Tapatio Cliffs Resort is offering lodging for our guests who wish to stay at the resort. Click the following link to book your room: https://book.passkey.com/e/50212295 Event program: 6 pm: Happy hour and check in 7 pm: Plated dinner served 8 pm: Introduction of 2022 Board of Directors 8:30 pm: Dancing and socializing 10 pm: Close Registration is $60 per person and you are welcome to bring up to 2 guests. Please indicate your choice of meal for yourself and each guest during registration: ● Petite seared prosciutto wrapped chicken & garlic herb shrimp ● Olive oil balsamic seared prime top sirloin ● Grilled Alaskan salmon Please Note: Registration closes on December 12 and is required for this event. Drop in attendees will not be admitted. No refunds will be issued after December 12. Check the event page for the link to register for this night of fun and festivities! https://az.pca.org/event/2021-azpca-holiday-party/
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AUTOCROSS
AUTOCROSS SEASON SERIES 2021/2022 EVENT #2 STORY BY KENNETH MITCHELL PHOTOS BY PHIL VEITH CREATIVE
driving sessions and the drivers were catered to an AZPCA Region provided Deli style lunch rather than a Hotdog style lunch.
AZPCA Region Autocross Series Event #2 was held on Saturday, October 23, 2021, at the Arizona Motorsports Park (AMP). The weather was perfect for an AZPCA Region Autocross Event. The temperature was cool during the early morning hours but, by the start of the event, the temperature was AZPCA Region Autocross perfect. Again, the event was sold out before the close of registration. This event had a variety of Porsche cars negotiating a very challenging and interesting course. There were several Boxsters, Caymans, and Carreras; and a Panamera, GT3 RS, Carrera Turbo, 968, and a 914 competing at this event. The Autocross Chairs, Kim K., and Rick A., designed a fun course with some challenging segments that required you to look WAY ahead and test your braking skills. There were a couple of segments if you entered too fast you would end up driving pass your turning point and running over a few cones. In some course designs, such as this one, sometimes slow is fast. There were four continuous laps with each lap separately timed in the morning session and three separately timed laps in the afternoon session. The top lap time of the day was driven by Kim K., in his GT3 RS, with a time of 43.630 seconds. Among other fast Porsches, Martin R. in his Cayman S followed Kim with a time of 45.206 seconds; and Eric S., in his Carrera S, with a time of 45.638 seconds. Jon R., drove his Cayman S, with a time of 45.976 seconds. Kenny M., captured fast time on race tires with a 43.854. There was a lunch break between the morning and afternoon | 20 |
The drivers were also discussing and comparing their morning times. Some drivers were exchanging information about their car suspension setups and giving course driving tips. The drivers had “BIG SMILES” as they discussed their runs.
Marc T. decided to attend the event with a popular Porsche Autocross Car of yesteryear, a 914 2.0. Marc’s 914 appeared to be basically stock, and he drove his 914 to a time of 49.732 seconds. This was a very respectful time as he bested several other drivers in later Porsche models that were powered by the Porsche Flat Six engine with a minimum horsepower rating of at least 275 such as, Cayman S, Boxster S, Carreras. Nice driving Marc. Drivers – just so you know, Marc’s 45-year-old vintage 914 only has a 95 horsepower 4-cylinder engine with 116-foot pounds of torque and there’s no doubt that he had the go-pedal mashed all the time with maybe a couple of lifts. Scott O. elected to bring out his Panamera to the event instead of his Carrera. Scott’s best time was in the afternoon session with a time of 52.879 seconds. Scott’s time was quite impressive for flogging a car that weighed 2 ½ tons, depending on the options. It is not easy to drive a 2 ½ ton car on an autocross course with several sharp turns and a couple of slaloms throwing that much weight around. Jim B., AZPCA Region, Director At Large, attended this event in his Porsche 718 Cayman. A couple years ago, Jim attended an event that was held on a portion of the Racetrack as an autocross event. This event was Jim’s first event on the Skid Pad with a sea of cones and his best time was driven in the afternoon session. Jim’s wife, Carole, also attended the event, as a guest. She was there to support and cheer for Jim. Jim and Carole also attend other Region activities and they are very active in the Club.
Marc’s vintage 914
Scott in action, maneuvering his Panamera.
There were three drivers who tied for being the “Top Cone Killer” for this event. The honors go to Marc T., in his 914 2.0; William P., in his Boxster S; and Eric T., in his Cayman S, each had a total of three kills for this event. Although, these three drivers tied for this prestigious mentioning of being a “Cone Killer”, they only killed one cone at a time on separate laps. But, cone kills are cone kills and they add up in order to qualify for a mentioning. As they say, if you’re not killing a cone a time or two, then you’re probably not driving close enough to them. The point is, get close and scare them, but don’t kill them. Are you still wondering what is an autocross and how much fun can be had if you entered? Well, there are two options you can choose to determine if you want to give this a try without driving your car. You can sign up for the “Taste of Autocross” or as a “Volunteer”.
Discussing some of the finer details!
If you sign up for the “Taste of Autocross” you will be allowed a ride with an approved Driving Instructor or a designated driver. You will get to see first-hand what a driver does while negotiating the course and the fun-factor to be had if you were driving your own Porsche Car.
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A Taste of Autocross entrant! G O I N G P L A C E S 812.2021
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The results below list both all the drivers runs and the best time of the day for each driver: AZPCA A-X #2, October 23, 2021 Top Time Of Day CAR
DRIVER Kim K
2016 Porsche GT3 RS
Ealing J
2015 Factory 5 GTM
STREET TIRE BEST RUN 43.63 44.661
Martin R
2007 Porsche Cayman S
45.206
Jeff W
2011 Chevrolet Corvette
45.454
Eric S
2006 Porsche 911 C2S
45.638
Jon R
2014 Porsche Cayman S
45.976
Mathias A
2022 Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing
46.785
Eric T
2014 Porsche Cayman S
46.808
Brian M
2015 Chevrolet Corvette
47.237
Travis M
2006 Chevrolet Corvette
47.757
Adam W
1996 Chevrolet Corvette
47.812
Dane T
1999 Mazda Miata
48.063
Robert T
2017 Porsche 911 Turbo
48.419
Jim E
2019 Chevrolet Corvette Z06
48.889
James E
2009 Porsche Cayman S
49.151
Dave M
2014 Porsche Cayman S
49.156
Michael C
2013 Fiat 500 Abarth
49.284
Greg K
1969 Chevrolet Corvette
Andrew T
2013 Suburu BRZ
49.68 49.719
Marc T
1976 Porsche 914 2.0
49.732
Rob M
2000 Chevrolet Corvette
49.812
William P
2000 Porsche Boxster S
49.945
David E
2017 Chevrolet Camaro
50.146
Clint G
2017 BMW M2
50.835
Marc C
2014 Porsche Cayman S
51.297
Ted R
2021 Volkswagen GTI
Rick A
1994 Porsche 968
51.9 52.062
Brad K
2004 Porsche Boxster S
52.258
Scott O
2012 Porsche 911
52.879
Chuck N
1997 Panoz Roadster
52.922
Chris M
2019 Porsche 911
57.356
Loyd H
2009 BMW Z4
60.464
Jim B
2018 Porsche Cayman
61.688
Neal P
2008 Subaru WRX
65.967
DRIVER Ken M Mike T
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CAR 2013 Chevrolet Corvette GS 2017 Chevrolet Corvette GS
RACE TIRE 43.854 46.514
If you sign up as a “Volunteer” you can help with the operation of the event. The Autocross Chairs may assign you to different working positions throughout the event with experienced drivers so you can get a different perspective on the operation of the event. Volunteers are always welcome to sign up and help with the operation of the event. If you elect to sign up for either the “Taste of Autocross” or as a “Volunteer”, you will need to go to your Motorsport Reg (MSR) Account and signup for your choice. After you sign up on MSR, please contact the Autocross Chairs at autocross@az.pca.org to let them know that you have signed up for one the two choices so they can plan accordingly and to ensure that your expectations are met and the fun-factor is had. The next AZ PCA Region Autocross Series Event is scheduled for Saturday, December 11, 2021, at the AMP. The event registration is well underway and is filling up quickly. It is best to sign up as early as possible to ensure that you are not placed on a waiting list. Hope to see you at the next event. HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
AZPCA A-X #2, October 23, 2021 DRIVER
This chart is all of the raw times, so add 2 seconds for each cone hit.
CAR
HEAT 1
HEAT 2
RUN 1
RUN 2
RUN 3
RUN 4
RUN 5
RUN 6
RUN 7
CONES
Adam W
1996 Chevrolet Corvette
52.068
48.696
48.529
47.954
49.747+1
48.046
47.812
1
Andrew T
2013 Suburu BRZ
51.191
51.975
50.608
51.208
51.133
49.719
51.653
49.945
50.658
51.448+1
50.216
3
50.269+1
49.732
49.749
50.514+2
3
William P
2000 Porsche Boxster S
Marc T
1976 Porsche 914 2.0
DNF 54.951
49.823+1 50.181+1 50.717
51.843
Martin R
2007 Porsche Cayman S
DNF
DNF
46.892
46.699
45.288
45.505
45.206
Jeff W
2011 Chevrolet Corvette
46.374
DNF
46.888
46.187
45.454
45.536
45.473
Mike T
2017 Chevrolet Corvette GS
50.241
47.503
46.736
46.885
46.514
46.050+1
46.725
1
David E
2017 Chevrolet Camaro
52.014
50.991
50.747
52.407+1
50.796
50.498
50.146
1
Dave M
2014 Porsche Cayman S
50.565
49.161
50.097
49.156
50.726
49.774
49.993
Travis M
2006 Chevrolet Corvette
51.819
DNF
48.400+1
DNF
52.351
49.021
47.757
Rob M
2000 Chevrolet Corvette
53.76
52.891
51.392
51.633
50.565
50.475
49.812
2
Chris M
2019 Porsche 911
DNF
DNF
59.494
57.356
DNS
DNS
DNS
Robert T
2017 Porsche 911 Turbo
49.46
48.911
48.419
49.229
DNF
50.64
49.547
Eric S
2006 Porsche 911 C2S
DNF
45.816
45.638
45.682+1
45.964
45.623
45.841
Greg K
1969 Chevrolet Corvette
62.437
51.463
50.794
50.375
50.34
DNF
49.68
Brian M
2015 Chevrolet Corvette
49.306
DNF
50.032+2
49.182
47.237
47.618
47.76
2
Clint G
2017 BMW M2
DNF
DNF
59.923+1
55.882
59.202
50.835
48.983+1
2
Eric T
2014 Porsche Cayman S
46.808
47.458
46.9
46.984
47.356+1
3
Michael C
2013 Fiat 500 Abarth
50.247
51.039
51.074
50.145+1
50.068
49.284
49.324
1
Rick A
1994 Porsche 968
54.385
52.859
52.062
52.906
DNF
53.401
52.724
Scott O
2012 Porsche 911
DNF
DNF
DNF
DNF
DNF
53.493
52.879
DNF
DNF
52.051
51.297
51.539
52.673
51.321
45.442
DNF
43.63
43.889
44.465
44.199
43.851
Marc C
2014 Porsche Cayman S
Kim K
2016 Porsche GT3 RS
47.341+1 46.994+1
1
Dane T
1999 Mazda Miata
49.536
48.508
48.063
DNF
48.895
48.477
48.259+1
1
Jon R
2014 Porsche Cayman S
46.467
45.976
46.498
46.998
46.499
45.852+1
46.364
1 2
Ken M
2013 Chevrolet Corvette GS
45.568+1
43.854
43.598+1
43.965
44.135
44.344
44.006
Chuck N
1997 Panoz Roadster
56.034
54.934
53.693
54.487
53.393
52.922
53.708
87.283
DNF
70.358
DNF
DNF
69.829
65.967
DNF
DNF
DNF
DNF
DNS
DNS
DNS
44.837
44.661
45.154
45.196
44.729
44.727
DNF
DNF
DNF
DNF
93.138
63.775
60.464
60.706
Neal P
2008 Subaru WRX
David G
2009 Porsche Carrera S
Ealing J
2015 Factory 5 GTM
Loyd H
2009 BMW Z4
Jim B
2018 Porsche Cayman
DNF
DNF
DNF
DNS
68.073
62.67
61.688
James E
2009 Porsche Cayman S
DNF
DNF
DNF
DNF
50.03
49.438
49.151 49.433
Jim E
2019 Chevrolet Corvette Z06
DNF
48.893
DNF
48.889
49.754
50.034
Mathias A
2022 Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing
47.197
46.916
46.826
47.112
47.187
46.785
47.116
Ted R Brad K
2021 Volkswagen GTI 2004 Porsche Boxster S
59.327 54.138
53.698 55.174
52.721 54.066
51.9 53.535
DNF 52.309
DNF 52.815
52.118 52.258
ALL TIMES ARE RAW ADD 2 SECONDS FOR EACH CONE
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WEEKDAY DRIVE TO BAGDAD STORY AND PHOTOS BY RICH ANDRADE
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n October 20, we had our first weekday AZPCA drive. It was a success in all ways, 56 club members and guests attended driving 35 Porsches. Thanks go to Rook and Debbie for yet another perfectly organized event. Attendance was large enough that we split into two separate drive groups with lead and sweep drivers . We enjoyed the early morning socializing and the drivers meeting ensures we’re all informed and driving safely.
I had a great view from behind as well from in front.
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Our first stop was 15 minute break just outside of Wickenburg on HWY 93.
Rook’s Route Never the shortest or most direct. Always the most twisty and fun route.
The red dot marks our path. We headed up HWY 89 from Congress in the direction towards Prescott. We turned left on Kirkland Valley Road (County Rt 15), then to HWY 96 and then left on HWY 97. Just before reaching US 93, we stopped at a brake check area, took photos and then backtracked and drove to our lunch location, the Copper Country Bar and Grill in Bagdad.
The brake check area had likely never seen so many Porsches.
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Our final stop was at the brake check area on HWY 96, just before the junction with HWY 93. My Porsche 928 was the ONLY 928 in the group and also was the oldest Porsche in the group.
We had our own private dining room and ordered from a choice of three menu items. We dined at the bar, where I learned that the original bar top was once was the longest continuous bar in Yavapai and Maricopa Counties.
What is Bagdad, Arizona? (source: Wikipedia) It isn’t Baghdad, Iraq. Supposedly a father and son operated a small-scale copper mining operation there in the late 1800s. The father dug out the ore and the son loaded it into bags. When one bag was full he asked his father "Do you have a bag, dad?" Bagdad is a copper mining community in Yavapai County, Arizona. It is one of only two remaining company towns in Arizona. The population was 1,876 at the 2010 census. In 1882, prospectors W.J. Pace and J.M. Murphy staked a claim for gold, silver, and lead along Copper Creek. In 1883, John Lawler of Prescott, Arizona paid Pace and Murphy $200 for their claims, but were unable to make a success of it. In 1907, the Giroux Syndicate purchased an option on Lawler's claims for $200,000 (equivalent to $6,000,000 in 2020), with Edmond Bronson as president. However, the mine was still not able to earn a profit, and operations languished off and on for years. In 1944, the operation was purchased by John C. Lincoln, the builder of the Camelback Inn, who converted the mine entirely from underground operation to open-pit. In 1979, the operation was purchased by AMOCO Minerals, eventually owned by Cyprus Mines. Cyprus Mines Corporation operated the copper mine until Cyprus merged with Phelps Dodge.Freeport-McMoRan (which acquired Phelps Dodge in 2007) now operates the copper/molybdenum mine. This copper mine does open pit mining and runs on an aroundthe-clock schedule. The copper concentrate is either trucked to southern Arizona, or taken by semi to 20 miles outside of town to a small railroad community named Hillside.
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MEMBERSHIP MEETING AT PORSCHE CHANDLER MEMBERSHIP MEETING CHAIRS, JIM & CAROLE BULTEMA
Huge Turnout !
T
here is something about complementary meals and Porsches. And so it was at our November meeting from our gracious host at Chandler Porsche. With their Service Department so clean we could have eaten off the floor and Porsches of all descriptions on the sales floor, there was plenty to see (and to drool over). With what must be near a record, 124 members came together to hear from the owner of Porsche Chandler, Richard Cvijanovich and his General Manager, Joseph Akers. While enjoying a delicious meal of lasagna, the collected Porsche enthusiasts listened intently about how the “chip” shortage is impacting business and their ability to maintain inventory. While Porsche Chandler is still getting stock in, Mr. Cvijanovich thought the return to normalcy might not occur until the second quarter of 2022. Adjusting the Membership Meeting format, President Mark Baker gave a shortened presentation allowing for more socializing and simply catching up with new and old friends. Looking ahead to future meetings, we have several fun dinners scheduled These include the exciting venue at Alpio’s in December, Grimaldi’s Pizzeria in January, and then McILvain Motors in February. Where we will have a tour, our meeting and a program by the owner, Scott McIlvain. After this we will make the short eight-minute drive to Lucille’s Smokehouse for the best BBQ dinner around. We gather on the first Wednesday of each month, except in sweltering July. Hope to see you at a meeting soon! Jim and Carole
Great group of Porsche folks!
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PHOENIX FLIGHT 43 CONCOURS WINNERS! PHOTOS BY MARK BAKER
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Class: Display
1st Place: Rich Andrade
2nd Place: Jacob Abukhader 3rd Place: Mark Nicotera
Class: Detail & Shine- 1 1st Place: Robert Mulica
Class: Detail & Shine - 2 1st Place: Jennifer Harrenstein
Class: Detail & Shine - 3 1st Place: Kris Reid
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Class: Detail & Shine - 4 1st Place: Bruce Barth
Class: Detail & Shine - 5 1st Place: James Wolcott
Class: Detail & Shine - 7 1st Place: Moe Scharhon
Class: Street-Modern-1 1st Place: Ed Reak
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Class: Street-Modern -2 1st Place: David Reid
Class: Street-Modern -3 1st Place: Christine Cole
Class: Street-Modern -4 1st Place: James Kendler
Class: Street-Modern -7 1st Place: David Fisher
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Class: Street-Vintage-1 1st Place: Jason Buxbaum
Class: Street-Vintage-2 1st Place: Jack Aman
Class: Street-Vintage-4 1st Place: Jim Roberts
Class: Street-Vintage-6 1st Place: Steve Sapareto
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Class: Unrestored -Modern -1 1st Place: Stephen Anderson
Class: Unrestored -Vintage -2 1st Place: George Sprenkle
Class: Unrestored -Vintage -6 1st Place: James Borowske
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Class: Full Concours Modern- 3 1st Place: David Fisher
Class: Full Concours Vintage- 4 1st Place: Raymond Ramirez
Best of Show Stephen Anderson
More Pictures at: https://azpcaphotos.smugmug.com/ Concours-and-Car-Shows/Flight-43Nov-56-2021 | 34 |
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GIVING BACK: Scholarship Recipients and Mesa Community College Tour STORY AND PHOTOS BY JIM BULTIMA, Director at Large
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ver the past year there has been a discussion about the club having an educational impact on the technicians that service our cars. It is something we all take for granted. We drop off our car, the work is done, and we pick it up, rarely ever meeting the person that turned a wrench to ensure the work was done properly. All this changed recently when Angela Manente, editor of Going Places, researched information into providing scholarships for Automotive Services students, presented her recommendations to our Board of Directors (AZPCA). After discussion, the board unanimously approved our club awarding $10,000 to Mesa Community College. It was for two full scholarships of two very deserving students. Learning how life changing this was to the students, I wanted to share our club’s effect on their lives. Austin Connally Here is a young man living in an apartment and working forty-hour weeks in his attempt to make ends meet. Our club’s donation “has allowed me to not pull any loans to pay for my education. It has helped me financially so that I can put my money elsewhere to help with either saving, or things like food or gas for transportation….Finishing my degree has been something I have looked forward to since before I even started with MCC. The Associates Degree in Automotive Service will impact my life by showing employers that I have the dedication to complete long-term goals. Thank you so much for your support.” Matthew Gregson Here is another student who never considered college as no one in his family had ever gone. He said you were expected to get a job right out of high school, and he did. Ten years later “I meet a widowed mom with two young sons, and we fell in love and got married.” After loosing his job during COVID he told his wife not to worry he would find the first job that came along. But his wife had grown up differently. She went to college as did everyone in her family and challenged Matthew to set an example for their two boys and to find out what kind of job he really wanted. As he said, “I honestly did not know. I have bounced around a little….I started MCC with welding and then jumped over to automotive. I am now applying for the Empire CAT program. The scholarship I have received has been a blessing that has allowed me to pursue this amazing opportunity. I am the first person in my entire family to attend college and I am proud of that. Thank you for your support. Recently, members from our board of directors along with Angela, were invited by Mr. Christos J. Chronis, Development Director and “Advisor to Generous People,” and Mr. Steve Skroch, the Program Director for the Automotive Service, to tour MCC so see just what our two scholarship students were being taught.
We toured the massive department with everything from 3-D printers, to robotics, to computer rooms that looked to me like something out of a Science Fiction movie. Both advisors reminded us that you don’t want to teach what was big a year ago, but what is cutting edge today, so that when the students graduate, they are familiar with the latest in automotive technology. Our small group was impressed with the education these young people are receiving. It makes one feel very honored to see how appreciative these students are now having a specific direction in their lives, soon to enter the automotive workforce prepared to advance and flourish. As a club of over 2,200, we should all step back from our busy lives and say “we made a difference” for these young people.
Special thank you to: Christos J. Chronis, Development Director & Advisor to Generous People Mesa Community College Steve Skroch, Automotive Service, Program Director at Mesa Community College Update: At their last meeting, AZPCA Board of Directors discussed the scholarship program and formed a committee to research the possibility of continued scholarships. They will report their recommendations back to the board. If you have an opinion or have an interest, contact Jim Bultema at: jabultema@aol.com or 928.607.1210 or Angela Manente at: amanente42@
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WELCOME NEW MEMBERS ! by
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Robert Atlas Goodyear , Arizona 2018 911 Turbo S Cabriolet Robert Davis Mesa, Arizona 2001 911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet David Dennett Gilbert, Arizona 1986 911 Carrera Chris Durham Scottsdale, Arizona 2017 911 Carrera GTS Michael Ferrin Mesa, Arizona 2015 911 Carrera Maricel Gritzmacher Chandler, Arizona Gary Heckler Carefree, Arizona 2009 Cayman S Robin Hespelt Mesa, Arizona 2016 911 GT3 RS Drew Holgate Tempe, Arizona 2007 911 Carrera S Damon Jacobson Tempe, Arizona Doug and MaryAnn Jenkins Scottsdale, Arizona 2022 911 Carrera S | 40 |
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Brian Johnson Gilbert, Arizona 2012 911 Carrera S
Trey Smith Scottsdale, Arizona 2015 911 GT3
Steve and Kellene Kloetsch Scottsdale, Arizona
Natalie Violi Scottdale, Arizona
Dana Letendre and Mariia Tensina Paradise Valley, Arizona 2017 Cayenne S E-Hybrid
Mark Whaley Fountain Hills, Arizona 2015 911 Turbo S
Miguel Lopez San Tan Valley, Arizona 2006 911 Carrera S Jonathan Martinez Gilbert, Arizona 2010 Cayman Derek Moore Phoenix , Arizona 2014 Cayman Peter Moran Gilbert, Arizona 2013 Boxster Matthew Neal Fountain Hills, Arizona Bret and Beth Parke Scottsdale , Arizona 2006 911 Carrera S Tolek Petz Scottsdale, Arizona 2007 Cayman Paul and Gayle Rosenkoetter Rio Verde, Arizona 2020 911 Carrera S Cabriolet
Dave Young Phoenix, Arizona 2022 718 Cayman GTS 4.0 Anthony Zarcone and Deborah Lahtonen Scottsdale , Arizona 1999 911 Carrera
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Sam Kim Scottsdale, Arizona 85262 Transfer From: Chicago 2002 911 Carrera 2014 Panamera GTS Jan C. Deborah Sun City West, Arizona 85375 Transfer From: Nord Stern 1974 914 1.8 1988 911 Carrera Beige William C. Latimer and Raleen White Phoenix, Arizona 85085 Transfer From: Rocky Mountain Ronald W. and Elaine Lee Scottsdale, Arizona 85255 Transfer From: Monterey Bay 2013 Boxster S Barbara J. Vinson and Brian Sloane Phoenix, Arizona 85085 Transfer From: Riverside 2007 Boxster
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HAS FORMULA 1 REALLY ARRIVED IN THE US? STORY BY DANIELLE BADLER
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he answer is a resounding YES, if stories in The Washington Post and PlanetF1 are to be believed. I know, I’m shaking my head, too. Pinch me. Am I dreaming? After all these years? Well, it’s hard to argue with the scene in Austin, a few weeks back, for the only F1 Circus visit to these United States this year. Here’s how The Post described it: “… an estimated 140,000 at Circuit of the Americas … contributing to a sellout crowd that reflected the growth of Formula One racing in a country that executives view as critical to the sport’s development.” The racing was great. But, to me, one of the highlights of the telecast, the Sky Sports feed on ABC/ESPN, was the return after two years of the “Gridwalk” – ex-F1 driver Martin Brundle’s trundle down the grid, microphone in hand, interviewing drivers, engineers, team principals, major domos of the sport … and Megan Thee Stallion. What? Well, he tried to interview Megan Thee Stallion, a Houston rapper, and she seemed willing to talk. But he was curtly cut off by several, shall we say, very large men who encircled her. And, oh by the way, the same thing happened when he tried to interview Serena Williams. I know, it has nothing to do with the racing. But it does make for great TV, especially for the American market. This is why I love the Brits. Brundle tweeted afterwards, “I have felt under pressure on the grid before but by people called Senna, Prost, Schumacher, Mansel, Piquet and so on. Bodyguards visiting the grid for the first time don’t bother me, everyone’s got a job to do, but they could maybe learn some manners and respect on our patch.” And, what do you know, according to PlanetF1, at the Mexican Grand Prix Brundle confirmed new protocols had been introduced after Austin. “Celebrities aren’t obliged to do interviews whilst on the grid, but security entourages are now no longer allowed to accompany them on there,” he said. All this has made Brundle, a long-retired F1 campaigner in his own right, more well-known, even in this country, than any of his exploits behind the wheel. This is “Page 6” stuff! On F1! How has this happened? According to The Post, a lot of the interest is being driven, so to speak, by the success of “Drive to Survive,” the multi-part Netflix documentary series that has chronicled the past three seasons of F1 in dynamic, sometimes melodramatic fashion. I’ve reviewed the past three seasons of “Drive” in this space. What has consistently struck me is that the series allows anyone to peek behind the proverbial kimono, to learn about just what makes the best “pilots” in the world actually tick … how they live, how they deal with the relentless pressure of team principals, teammates, the press, the fans and even, sometimes, lest we forget, the actual racing. And the teams. And the sponsors. And the competition. Especially the competition, especially this year. I can’t wait for the fourth iteration of the series, early next year, when they do justice, I hope, to the truly monumental season-long duel between Hamilton and Verstappen. It won’t be easy – Verstappen is literally the only driver who won’t participate in the docu-drama, despite the fact that his team, Red Bull,
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has been very forthcoming each year. My understanding is that Max believes his words get taken out of context, for the benefit of the series. So he’d rather do one-on-one interviews with reporters who will do what they will do with his comments. Fine, Max. Have it your way. But why can’t I rid myself of this feeling of déjà vu? Could it be that I remember 20 years of the sold-out sojourns to Watkins Glen, once the home of F1 in the US? And the infield “bog” that, one year, engulfed a complete tour bus in flames? And sent F1 on a vagabond tour of street circuits in Las Vegas, Phoenix, Detroit and … I can’t remember, which is exactly the point. Remember, too, the Lord giveth and the Lord taketh away. Who remembers the name of the world’s current fastest human? The world record holder for the mile, either indoors or outdoors? The gold medalist in the last women’s Olympic figure skating competition? There was a time when these names would roll right off the tongue. Same for the events. One example; the Melrose Games at Madison Square Garden. And the featured Wanamaker Mile. At one time, this was huge, I tell you. Huge. And now? I have no idea whether the games even happen, much less get television coverage at all. No. With few exceptions, these sports have their day in the limelight every four years, if that. It’s a shame. The athletes do what they do at a level that compares directly against the heroes of F1. So, what does that mean for the future of Formula 1? Was Austin real? Or was it an aberration? Well, next year, Miami is also on the schedule. Although I believe the circuit is carved out of the on-ramps and parking lots that circle the stadium where the Dolphins play. But it should help. And then, at this writing, there’s the rumor that Porsche is considering fielding a team. Yes, Porsche. Yes, a team. And then there’s the rumor that Audi is trying to buy the McLaren team. Yes, Audi. Yes, McLaren. Let’s all hoora … wait just a minute. Haven’t we seen this picture before? In the early ‘60s in F1? In the early ‘80s in Indycar? Yes, yes, Porsche has been supremely successful in sports and prototype racing over the years. But open-wheel? Well, there’s the TAG engines of the ‘80s, and that’s about it. So, my conclusion is that the gnomes of Stuttgart and Ingolstadt and Wolfsburg are calculating that the success of Austin, a second race in the US, a race next year in China and the F1 Circus’ visit to every continent except Antarctica are too compelling a showcase to let go by. And will enable the elves to feature coming turbo-hybrid-electro-biofuelhydrogen techno know-how that will solidify the “sports car maker’s” claim to mobile superiority for many years to come. I guess F1 really has arrived on these shores. My question is whether it has found a home.
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: 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
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). 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).
Corner Worker – 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. 4-7 hr commitment (half to full day). Photographer – Capture photos of the event from great vantage points on the track or paddock for publication in Going Places. Approx. 2 hr commitment.
Writer – Write an editorial on the event, perhaps with an interview or two from drivers for publication in Going Places.
Approx. 2 hr 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. Driving Instructor – Experienced drivers who are interested in becoming a PCA Instructor.
HPDE Track Locations: Arizona Motorsports Park – 15402 W. Camelback Rd, Litchfield Park, AZ 85340 Bondurant School of Racing – 20000 S. Maricopa Rd, Gate #3, Chandler, AZ 85226 Inde Motorsports Ranch – 9301 W. Airport Rd, Willcox, AZ 85643
Interested in Volunteering? It’s super easy - here’s how to get involved: Register Online – Go to 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!
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EXECUTIVE APPOINTEES AUTOCROSS Rick Althouse Kim Kemper autocross@az.pca.org CHIEF CONCOURS JUDGE Andy Cole concours@az.pca.org CHIEF DRIVING INSTRUCTOR Don Clinkinbeard CDI@az.pca.org COMPETITION/ DRIVER EDUC ATION Dan Bouet drivereducation@az.pca.org DRIVING TOUR CHAIR Rook Younger drivingtours@az.pca.org ASSISTANT DRIVING TOUR CHAIR
Jim Bultema
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EVENT REGISTRAR Rook Younger drivingtours@az.pca.org EVENT REGISTRAR ASSIS TANT 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 M E M B E RS H I P M E E T I N G CHAIR Jim and Carole Bultema monthlymeetings@az.pca.org A S S I S TA N T M E M E B E RS H I P MEETING CHAIR Andy Jorgensen monthlymeetings@az.pca.org
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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 - $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. 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. 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.
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Platinum - $10,000. Includes one large vertical ad on the front page of our website, an embedded video, one fullcolor 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. Contacts: Sponsorship Requests and Tier Details Sponsorships and Advertising Manager, Andy Jorgensen
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Did you know PCA has its own racing series? PCA Club Racing has provided fantastic Porsche-only wheel to wheel racing since 1992 at tracks big and small across North America. Club Racing is a place for Porsche enthusiasts to race their Porsches in a friendly, competitive environment. Club Racing has a class for just about every sports car Porsche has made, everything from a converted 944 to a new Porsche Motorsport GT3 Cup is welcome. With Club Racing, you can race your Porsche on some of the most historic tracks in North America like Lime Rock, Watkins Glen, Road Atlanta, and Canadian Tire Motorsports Park. If you are a PCA member and have a Porsche race car, come race with us. For information on how to get started, head over to https://pcaclubracing.org/licensing FOR MORE INFORMATION: https://pcaclubracing.org SOCIAL MEDIA: @pcaclubracing on Facebook and Instagram
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