Porsche Club of America-Arizona Region-Going Places-November 2023

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V o l u m e 5 3 I s s u e 11 EDITORS Gregg & Alison Bull gpeditor@az.pca.org CONTRIBUTORS Rick Althouse Rich Andrade Danielle Badler Dan Bouet Ken Bryant Alison Scott Bull Gregg Bull Jim Bultema Andy Cole Abby Ercoline Charlie Ferer Michael Feldman Peo Hansson Bruce Herrington Kim Kemper Scott McILvain Angela Manente Mark Manente Kenneth Mitchell Moe Scharhon David K. Whitlock Rook Younger ON THE COVER

Alpio’s 911 T at Prescott Photo courtesy of AZPCA

IN THIS ISSUE

FEATURES

8.............Important AZPCA Information 19.............Meet a Member - Charlie Ferer 24.............Review - Mt. Lemmon Drive 26.............Book Review - Sea of Red 38.............Book Review for Porschephiles-Classic MG 40.............Story - Fall Colors... 44 ............TechTime with Scott M - Porsche Engine Oil 46.............Review - Rancho de los Caballeros 47.............Stuttgart Market Letter 48.............Review - Four Peaks Off Road Tour 56.............Review - Flight 45 - Concours d’Elegance 60.............Drive your Porsche on a Race Track 62.............AZPCA HPDE - Look who just woke up... 64.............AZPCA Auto-X - They’re back.....

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 Manente president@az.pca.org

VICE PRESIDENT

Dan Bouet vicepresident@az.pca.org

SECRE TARY

Gregg Bull secretary@az.pca.org

NEWS & EVENTS

5...............2023/2024 Calendar of Events 10..............Alpio’s Formula 1 Mega Party 11..............AZPCA 2023 Holiday Party 13..............Cars, Coffee & Camaraderie - Alpio’s at Troon 14..............Upcoming Porsches n’ Pancakes - US Egg 15..............Upcoming Monthly Membership Meeting - Raven 16..............2023 Autocross Schedule 17..............2023/2024 HP Drivers Education Schedule 18..............HPDE INDE information 21...... ........AZPCA Ultimate Porsche Showcase 22..............Future Driving Tour - Prescott Holiday Lights 23..............Future Driving Tour - Valley View Tour 37..............PCA-Southern AZ Viking cruise 42..............Treffen at Sea 67..............PCA - Digital Membership Cards

IN EVERY ISSUE TREASURER

Marty Ercoline treasurer@az.pca.org

PA S T P R ES I D E N T

Mark Baker pastpresident@az.pca.org

DIREC TORS AT L ARGE

Andy Cole AndyCole@az.pca.org

Frank Grimmelmann FrankGrimmelmann@az.pca.org

Kenneth Mitchell kenmitchell@az.pca.org

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4..............Arizona Region Board 6..............President’s Note 7..............From the Editors 9..............Sponsorship Program 27 .............Awards & Accolades 29..............Social Media 31..............Please welcome - New Members 32..............Happy PCA Members’ Anniversaries 33..............Executive Appointees 34..............Zone 8 Staff and Websites 36..............Goodie Store

SPONSORS INDEX

20..............APEX Realty Services 35..............AZ Euros 12..............Barbara, Alpio: Redwood General Tires 25..............Bayntree Wealth Advisors 29..............Brasile, Chuck & Denise; Real Estate 5..............Hamra Fine Jewelry & Timepieces 25..............McIlvain Motors BC,29........Porsche Chandler IFC,35........Porsche North Scottsdale 28..............Protective Film Solutions 13..............Raven Gastropub 30..............Tech Plus Automotive 33..............Trackside Motorsports

CLASSIFIEDS https://az.pca.org/classifieds/

2023/2024 CALENDAR OF EVENTS Editor’s Note: The dates, times and details of AZPCA events are subject to change. CLICK HERE AZ.PCA.ORG to check the website for the entire calendar of events. Nov 2023 1 Wed 4-5 Sat-Sun 4 Sat 11 Sat 12 Sun 18 Sat 19 Sun 20 Mon

Monthly Membership Meeting HPDE-INDE Ulimate Porsche Showcase AutoX - AMP Skidpad Valley View Dinner Drive Porsches n’ Pancakes - US Egg FI Party at Alpio’s Board of Directors Meeting

Dec 2023 2 9 10 17 18 **

Sat Sat Sun Sun Mon ***

HPDE - Podium Club AutoX - AMP Skidpad Prescott Holiday Lights Holiday Party-Grayhawk Golf Club Board of Directors Meeting No Member Meeting in December

Jan 2024 6 11

Sat Sat

HPDE - AMP AutoX - AMP Skidpad

Feb 2024 10

Sat

HPDE - AMP

Mar 2024 9-10 Sat -Sun

HPDE - INDE

Apr 2024 13-14 Sat -Sun

HPDE - Podium Club

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PRESIDENT’S NOTE

Mark

Manente

"I've learned that no matter how serious your life requires you to be, everyone needs a friend to act goofy." Andy Rooney

The club is in our active season with numerous events on the calendar. As always check the club's calendar

and sign up early. But also, if your plans change, please cancel your registration. Most events have members on the waitlist. The theme of this month's letter is how grateful I am for the many volunteers, who fill multiple roles for the club. Flight 45/ Concours d’Elegance just wrapped up! Porsche Chandler was a great host for the event. There are numerous people that deserve recognition for their contributions: Thanks to our Social Chair, Abby Ercoline, for organizing every aspect of Flight 45, registration, food etc. It is a demanding job usually done by both a Flight Chairperson along with the Social Chair. Chief Judge Andy Cole's annual effort to manage the judging process. I sat in on Saturday's Judges' meeting, the organization involved for making sure every volunteer knew their roles was impressive. Thank you all that volunteered your time to make Flight 45 successful. I spent the day at the club's first HPDE of the season at AMP, I can't say enough about all the work that Dan and Kellie Bouet and all the volunteers do to make DE run smoothly. As you know Dan is also our Vice President. The same can be said for Kim Kemper and Rick Althouse for organizing and ensuring our monthly Autocrosses run smoothly. I can go on and on, Frank Grimmelmann, who organized two multi region drives and acts as the summer Porsche and Pancakes chair, and organized the annual Porsche at Polo events; he also serves as a Director at Large. Dennis Rood not only functions as the high season Porsche and Pancakes chair but he organized last years and this Springs "All Porsche Grand Display" in downtown Carefree. Gregg Bull publishes Going Places and is the club's Secretary. Rook Younger, serves as a Director at Large and Driving tour chair with Debbie. Angela Manente assists Gregg and Ali as assistant editor. She evaluated voting programs to present to the board. The board selected Election Runner. She spent hours creating the ballot and email distribution list. So far, the election process seems to be working smoothly. Plus, she edits everything I write for which I am very grateful. Mark Baker and Jeanne organized Casino Night at Alpio's and The Cottonwood wine tour, although Mark admitted Jeanne did the lion’s share of the work. Thank you all who serve the club in multiple ways. I'm sure I may have left out some people but heck I'm old. The board agreed to expand the attendance from 90 to 120 for the Holiday Party on Sunday, December 17th. That may seem like an easy decision; however, as many of you know the club subsidizes the cost of the Holiday Party to encourage participation. So, if you are in town and available, please come join us. Information is on website and sign up on MSR. Also, the board has created the Aman-Steele award. The award recognizes a member that has made a significant contribution to the club for the year. It is going to be a difficult decision as we have many who have organized multiple club activities/events. I am excited to introduce Jennifer Harrenstein, who has agreed to take over as Merchandise Chair from Betsy Andrade. Thank you, Betsy, for a great job as Goodie Store-Merchandise Chair for the last 13 years. Members will be able to purchase the club's logo apparel items on line through the club's website link to the PCA website. Fall is almost here! Make it a great month Mark M

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From the EDITORS

Gregg and Ali Bull

As the weather cools down in Arizona the activities heat up at AZPCA. This October was chock-a-block full of excellent adventures; The Autocross group kicked off the season with an event at Arizona Motorsports Park, - Go to pages 64-66 for results and a brief overview courtesy of Kim K and Rick A. Steve S hosted the Four Peaks Offroad Tour which saw members get down and dirty, - Rich Andrade was kind enough to provide a nice story and photos, see Pages 48-55. We had the first HPDE event of the season at AMP, loads of familiar cars and faces, - See Pages 62-63 for a great article by our resident VP of all things fast and furious Dan. Jim and Carole hosted an epic drive/lunch to Rancho de los Caballeros - Peo Hansson was kind enough to write an interesting article for us, see Page 46. Flight 45 was held at Porsche Chandler and what another spectacle for the eyes, - Head over to Pages 56-59 for a list of all the winners and a few prize photos. Porsches n’ Pancakes was held at a club favorite, Rock Springs Café. Rook and Debbie hosted the annual Fall Colors Drive to Flagstaff, story to follow.

As we move into November we have loads of entertaining adventures instore for you; -

Monthly Meeting at Raven Gastropub (Nov 1st)

HPDE which is held at INDE and is a 2 day affair (Nov 4th-5th)

The Ultimate Porsche Showcase held at the Bentley Polo Championships (Nov 4th)

AutoX at the AMP Skidpad (Nov 11th)

Rook’s Valley View Dinner Drive (Nov 12th)

Porsches n’ Pancakes held at US Egg in Scottsdale (Nov 18th)

Formula 1 Viewing Party at Alpio’s Troon (Nov 19th)

If you can find the time please sign up and come out and enjoy some of these amazing events and who knows maybe meet and get to know your fellow AZPCA members. Stay safe, Stay Healthy and enjoy the Fall AZPCA activities.

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. GOING PL ACES

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IMPORTANT AZPCA Information

PCA AZ 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.

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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

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Upcoming AZPCA Social Events

Alpio’s at Troon invites you to a Mega F1 Breakfast Party

When:

Sunday Nov 19 2023

Where: Alpio’s at Troon, 10452 E Jomax Rd, Scottsdale AZ 85262 Time:

Let’s start this party at 8am, Pre-recorded tape of Race will start at 9am.

Menu: Scrambled Eggs (served with a side of fresh salsa) Sizzling Bacon Strips Country Style Potatoes Blueberry Muffins and Assorted Danish’s Fresh Brewed Coffee and assorted soft drinks

Cost:

$40 per person (with a portion of the proceeds going to charity)

*** Please do not share the race results….it will cost you a cool $50 should you do so*** *** All proceeds will be donated to Alpio’s favorite charity, St. Vincent de Paul*** For more details and to REGISTER for this event CLICK HERE | 10 |

2023 AZPCA HOLIDAY PARTY Sunday, December 17th 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM Grayhawk Golf Club at the Fairway House 8620 E Thompson Peak Pkwy | Scottsdale Don your festive holiday attire, join the fun, and enjoy an elegant plated dinner and merriment with fellow club members in the Fairway House at the Grayhawk Golf Club in Scottsdale as we celebrate the holiday season.

We will also say farewell to our retiring December 2023 Board of Directors officers and welcome in our newly elected 2024 officers. FOR MORE DETAILS AND TO REGISTER CLICK ON THE LINK BELOW: https://az.pca.org/event/holiday-party/ It all kicks off at 5:00 PM - Check-in, Happy Hour & Appetizers

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Cars, Coffee & Camaraderie

Alpio’s at Troon

Every 2nd Saturday please join Alpio for Car’s, Coffee and Donut Holes

10452 E Jomax Rd, Scottsdale, 85262 NEXT event: Sat, November 11th from 7am-10am For more details regarding this event CLICK HERE

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Upcoming Porsches n’ Pancakes - US Egg Let’s start the weekend out in style with another Porsches n’ Pancakes Breakfast This month’s culinary experience takes us to…….US EGG

Where: (UPDATED) US EGG, 3238 N Scottsdale Rd , Scottsdale, AZ 85251 When: Saturday, November 18th from 8am-10am Cost/Menu: Order anything you like of the menu and pay at the end of the meal

Seating: Seating is limited to 30 attendees so register soon.

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Upcoming Monthly Membership Meeting - Raven

Join us at our AZPCA Monthly Meeting held for the first 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, chick peas, 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. Topped with housemade 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: November 1, 2023

Event Schedule: 5:30 – 6:15 p.m. Social hour 6:15 – 7:00 p.m. Dinner 7:00 – 7:30 p.m. Meeting WHERE: Raven Gastropub 8900 East Pinnacle Peak Road Scottsdale, AZ COST:

$32.00 per person

For more details and to Register for this event CLICK HERE GOING PL ACES

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AZPCA AUTOCROSS SEASON - 2023

The tentative autocross dates for the 2023-2024 AZPCA Region Autocross Season from October to April are on Saturday at AMP as follows: •

November 11, 2023, Saturday - AZ Motorsport Park Skidpad

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December 9, 2023, 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 $15 fee. Drivers can invite guests only during pre-registration who must complete all waivers, but cannot be a passenger and no lunch is provided. The club will be serving a lunch to all pre-registered drivers and taste of autocross participants. 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. Click HERE for the MotorsportReg link If you have any questions regarding any of the autocross events, please contact the Autocross Co-chairs, Kim K. or Rick A. at autocross@az.pca.org | 16 |

HPDE schedule 2023 / 2024 Season Saturday & Sunday, November 4-5, 2023 Inde Motorsports Ranch   Saturday, December 2, 2023 Podium Club at Attesa  Saturday, January 6, 2024 Arizona Motorsports Park Saturday, February 10, 2024 Arizona Motorsports Park (CCW) Saturday, March 9, 2024 Podium Club at Attesa  Saturday & Sunday, April 13-14, 2024 Inde Motorsports Ranch 

 Time Trials also available at this HPDE event HPDE Event Registrations: azpca.motorsportreg.com Arizona Motorsports Park – 15402 W. Camelback Rd, Litchfield Park, AZ 85340 Inde Motorsports Ranch – 9301 W. Airport Rd, Willcox, AZ 85643 Podium Club at Attesa – 6870 S Bianco Rd, Casa Grande, AZ 85193

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Info on upcoming AZPCA HPDE Events

INDE is an amazing track that you have to experience at least once per year, so join us at INDE Motorsports Ranch on Saturday and Sunday, November 4-5! For this HPDE event, we will also be offering optional Time Trials sessions. What are Time Trials? Leave the excuses at the door and show us your best time! No traffic, just three clean timed laps in the morning and afternoon. Times are broadcast for bragging rights. Transponders are available to rent if you need one. With enough participants, hey, maybe we’ll turn it into a season championship. This is an inexpensive add-on that really adds a lot of fun and competition to the event. There are one- or two-day options, and we will be running a different track configuration on each day to keep it fresh. On top of the normal groups (Novice, Intermediate, Experienced, Advanced), we will be offering the “Track Experience” program described above to those interested. There are always amazing cars out at INDE, so come join us. It will be a great weekend! More Details and Registration for INDE: www.msreg.com/inde-2023

Volunteer! As always, we cannot put on these events without the support of drivers and volunteers. If you would like to volunteer for either (or both) of these events, there are volunteer options available on the registration page. We need corner workers for AMP and that will either earn you a $175 MSR credit you can use toward a future track day or $100 cash. Otherwise, if you can help with safety inspections, check-in, lunch pickup, etc etc, feel free to check out the options on the registration. 😊😊 Hope to see you soon! Dan

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Meet this month’s featured Member - Charlie Ferer 1. When did you join PCA?

I joined this year (2023) after purchasing my Porsche

2. What Porsche(s) do you have? 2019 GT2 RS Clubsport

3. Where are you from?

I am from Greensboro, North Carolina and currently reside in Paradise Valley, Arizona

4. Family?

I am divorced with no children

5. Work background or trade?

I am an entrepreneur, I own 2 companies (www.paradisegreens.com) and (www.Atacsol.com).

6. What makes your car special?

The 2019 GT2 RS Clubsport is a low number production car for the gentleman driver.

7. Next upgrade?

I may purchase the EVO package from Porsche that is coming available.

8. Have you personalized your car?

I have had my team mechanic install a horn, built in radar detector, matching passsenger seat, a custom exhaust with 935 tips and a Racelogic and Motorola radio to communicate with the pit crew.

9. Favorite memory with a car?

Taking it on a car rally on the streets with the Fast Lane Drive Club.

10. Why did you buy your Porsche?

I have wanted an easy to maintain and low cost race car for the track.

11. High school nickname? Chuckles

12. Top 3 cars you would own? 1. Porsche: GT2 RS Clubsport/25 2. Porsche: GT3 R 992 3. Koenigsegg Jesko

13. A little bonus...

Delivery day of my car: https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=JjtFoyJnDQ8 Track day: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZCMc1Bu3I4 GOING PL ACES

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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@az.pca.org

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Upcoming AZPCA Social Events

For more details and to REGISTER for this event CLICK HERE GOING PL ACES

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Prescott Holiday Lights Drive Sunday, December 10, 2023 Come along on this drive and enjoy time celebrating the holidays with your PCA friends! 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 may choose to return to the Valley that evening, or some of us will plan to spend the night in the area. For more details and to REGISTER, CLICK HERE

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Future AZPCA Drives - Tour around the City

Valley View Dinner Drive Sunday, November 12, 2023 Take a leisurely in-town tour to some iconic locations in the Phoenix area where you can enjoy scenic views in perfect top-down weather. The route will take us from Scottsdale to the Arizona Biltmore area via Lincoln Drive, where the view of downtown Phoenix appears from the top of 24th Street. After a loop around Biltmore Estates we

will head up Camelback Mountain for views of the Valley from several perspectives.

Next, we will drive through Papago Park across town to South Mountain, where the spectacular panoramic views of the Valley from Dobbins Lookout are always impressive. Finally, a dazzling view will be seen from our dinner destination at Rustler’s Rooste, above the Arizona Grand Resort. The lights of the Valley will be gleaming as we enjoy a dinner of beef brisket and BBQ chicken with all the fixin’s. An alternative to our usual out-of-town drives, this one is at the start of the perfect six months of the year that remind us why we make the Valley of the Sun our home.

For more details regarding this event CLICK HERE GOING PL ACES

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AZPCA Drive Review : Mt. Lemmon I

STORY BY

Michael Feldman

just recently joined the Porsche Club of America after a year of owning my first Boxster and weeks after purchasing my second. There was a group ride up Mount Lemmon in Tucson and I decided to go along with the group, it was a great experience and I was able to learn more about my recent purchase that I could only learn from more experienced owners and others with similar spec’d models. Everyone in the group was so welcoming and easy to talk with. The group even organized well with knowledge of a phone guided tour up the mountain with additional information about the area.

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Attention AZPCA Members! Please let our sponsors know you are a member of the Arizona Porsche club and that you appreciate their support.

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BOOK REVIEW: Sea of Red

BY Angela L Manente

Who knew we had a bonified author as an AZPCA member? Well, we do and his name is Jim (James) Bultema. Jim just released his first Award Winning Debut Novel, “Sea of Red”. Check it out here on Amazon or Jim will personally sign your book if you purchase it from his website here Overview: Sea of Red is an action-packed Military Thriller involving a war between China and the U.S. in their fight over Taiwan. With Chinese hypersonic cruise missiles thundering toward the aircraft carrier USS Reagan, the captain has only minutes to decide how to save his crew of 5,000 before they all end up at the bottom of the South China Sea. As the battle rages, under the sea, U.S. fast attack submarines silently maneuver against the PLA Navy while jet fighters battle for air superiority. On the ground, Marines fight for control of Chinese-held Woody Island. A Taiwanese tank squadron confronts a superior attacking force on Kinmen Island in a courageous attempt to halt Chinese forces. In the White House, the president strategizes with his National Security Council on overcoming China’s advantage in ballistic missiles and ships. His counterpart, the president of China, develops a daring plan to destroy America’s fleet of aircraft carriers. Sea of Red is a must-read, powerful new Techno-Thriller with warriors you won’t soon forget. My personal review: This book took off at a fast pace that didn’t stop. It kept you engaged throughout. The dynamics of war games and strategic planning were very interesting. It’s pretty scary to think these kinds of maneuvers are probably happening in real time. It was very helpful to have the glossary of acronyms and principal characters, for someone like me who isn’t military. All the characters came to life as the story progressed. Great book! Looking forward to reading Jim’s next book.

CLICK HERE for the Amazon link to Jim’s latest novel

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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 – October 2023: Peo Hansson

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 – October 2023: Kellie Bouet

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.

*NEW - Aman-Steele Award returns/Legacy Award introduced *

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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So c i a l M e d i a fo r A Z P C A 5 W ay s t o E ngage! By Jan Mackulak, Social Media Chair, mailto:socialmedia@az.pca.org

FACEBOOK at f b . c o m / a z p c a

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PLEASE WELCOME

Moe Scharhon Membership Chair

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS Dane Ayers Scottsdale, Arizona Gregg Cato Wickenburg, Arizona 2021 911 Carrera Cabriolet

Chance Parker Scottsdale, Arizona 2018 Macan GTS Zach Ply Gilbert, Arizona 2019 911 GT3 RS

Jay Guliano Scottsdale, Arizona 2022 Taycan

Veronica Shapiro Phoenix, Arizona

James Herzog Sun City, Arizona 1987 924S

Ryan Shindler Tempe, Arizona 2013 Boxster S

Jimi and Tricia Holt Scottsdale, Arizona 2011 911 Carrera GTS Cabriolet

Kevin Skochil Mesa, Arizona 2022 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet

Richard and LeAnne Johnston Fountain Hills, Arizona 2015 Cayman S

Steven True Tucson, Arizona 1999 911 Carrera

David and Cheryl Karsten Scottsdale, Arizona 2005 911 Carrera Cabriolet

WELCOME NEW TRANSFERS

Vikas Khanna Phoenix, Arizona 2013 911 Carrera Cabriolet

Roy and Jennifer Robinson Friday Harbor, Washington Transfer from: Pacific Northwest (PNW) 2000 911 Carrera

Kenny and Nikki Klaus Gilbert, Arizona 2020 911 Carrera 4S

Bryan and Bridget Wiborg Transfer from: Kentucky (KY) 2014 911 Turbo S Cabriolet

Anoop Kumar Paradise Valley, Arizona 2015 911 Carrera 4 Michael M Geronimo Fountain Hills, Arizona 2001 911 Turbo Terry May Phoenix, Arizona

Current Membership:

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HAPPY PCA ANNIVERSARY ! These members are observing their PCA Membership Anniversary this month!! 48 Years Thomas and Melissa Masles 45 Years Don Tevini and Jacque Booth 39 Years Bryan and Mary Hayes 35 Years Kip Lindblom 33 Years John Grant Allen and Carol Naille 31 Years James and Debbie Patrick Mark and Pamela Weinberg 27 Years Bonnie Johnson 25 Years David and Mary Hinz 24 Years Peggy Gallagher Thomas and Deirdre Lehner Thomas and Mary Reyman Jeff Yang and Alice Kwok 22 Years Jim and Donna Manelis Dale and Scott Suran 21 Years Mike and April Kvalvik Brad and Tere Portillo Mark Siffert 20 Years Jeremy and Deborah Whitteridge 19 Years Daniel and Adina Moldovan 18 Years Rjay and Ann Lloyd 16 Years Jeff and Carol Emig Philip Hale Dennis Ketterer and Nancy Mckee Joshua Samuels

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15 Years Wytie and Sally Cable Scott and Carol Faris Kristopher Klint and Jim Peyton Robert and Matthew Wolski 14 Years Mike and Marie Hoover William Murray 13 Years Timothy Luger Michael Roberts 12 Years Gerald and Carol Gambino Robert Johnson 11 Years Patrick and Mary Ballogg Ken and Kristy Grogan Oliver and Paula Megadya Eric and Janice Schmidt 10 Years Mark and Bonnie Howard John and Helen MacFarlane James Peterman Mark and Daniel Sullivan 9 Years Lawrence Barrett Robert Hannum Steve and Anne Jackson Michael and Carol Lipsky Alasdair and Kirstin MacLean Robert and Louise McIlravy Pancho Meyer 8 Years Ronald Bauer Steve and Cindy Collins Michael and Kathy Mills Paul and Kristin Pfauser Eugene and Cindy Rose Bill Smith Todd Weber 7 Years John Miraglia Tammi Nagel

6 Years Marty and Abigail Ercoline Sean and Tammy KnightGibbons Rick Hunt Brendan Mann Lee and Jodene Pfeiffer Saleem Saya David Schustack Robert and Chrissie Seals Derek and John Ross Seymour Ken and Deborah Topolinsky Jason Waldrom 5 Years Bryce Allee Larry Ambrose Tony Bell Randy Bird Randall Claybourn Stephen Head Otto Hiris Karen Kelley Bobbi Lancaster Michael and Heather Lyons Steven Mastroieni Lee Peteet Tom Pollio Michael Proch Timothy Roberts Chris Stuart Mario Violi 4 Years Simon Boocock Jean-Pierre Brietta Inez Carlson Jason Fuller and Fraser Elliott Nathan Goldberg Peter and Jeanne Hladek John Leteria Gail Parris David Schaefer Summer Smith 3 Years Dave Babenko Curtis Blocker Tavit Daniel John McCain Ian Pancoast Edmund Purcell Kathy Reed Nathan Shattuck

2 Years Dan Alefs Chad Amato Gerard and Kar Yin Francis Diane Gill Parm Gulshan Troy Johnson Dinesh Kakwani Logan Kimmel Babak Mohajeri Robert Moorhouse Jake Peel Christopher Szopa Luther and Anjleigh Trefz Michael Urban 1 Years Tanner Amato Vincent Annable Daniel Archer Clay Armstrong Melinda Bennett Larry Boresow John and Holly Carnahan Joe Cesiel DeLynn Conley Christopher and Rosalee Eles Richard Ferrero Ivan Jones Brandon Lutz Heather Mann Barry Marcus Mary McConnell Ali Mehr Elsie Miller Joshua Milne William and Joann Myers Jeffrey Pavone Nolan Pollio James Rogers Mary Steiner Shawn and Norma-Jean Strash Mark Tallan Steve and Doris Martinez-Tate Wynsum Tom Bernard Weber Robert Wilson Keith Wong John Wymore Dean and Dianne Young Harold Zeidman

EXECUTIVE APPOINTMENTS AU T O C ROSS Rick Althouse Kim Kemper autocross@az.pca.org CHIEF CONCOURS JUDGE Andy Cole concours@az.pca.org CHIEF DRIVING I NST RUCTOR John Dowling CDI@az.pca.org COMPETITION/ DR I V ER EDUCAT ION Dan Bouet drivereducation@az.pca.org

EVENT REGISTRAR Rook Younger drivingtours@az.pca.org EVENT REGISTRAR A S S I S TA N T Bill Stubbs GOODIE STORE Betsy Andrade betsy7890@earthlink.net HISTORIAN Loretta Aman jlaman914@cox.net MEMBERSHIP Moe Scharhon membership@az.pca.org

NEWSLETTER EDITORS Gregg & Ali Bull gpeditor@az.pca.org

SOCIAL COMMITTEE CHAIR Abby Ercoline socialchair@az.pca.org

ASSISTANT NEWSLETTER EDITOR Angela Manente gpeditor@az.pca.org

ASSISTA N T SOCI A L COMMITTEE CHAIR Open Position socialchair@az.pca.org

PANORAMA LIAISON Larry Grimes panorama@az.pca.org P O R S C H E S & PA N CAK ES CO-CHAIR Dennis Rood dmrood1@comcast.net

DRIVING TOUR CHAIR Rook Younger drivingtours@az.pca.org

M E M BE R SH I P M E ET I NG CHAIR Jim and Carole Bultema monthlymeetings@az.pca.org

P O R S C H E S & PA N CAK ES CO-CHAIR Frank Grimmelmann fgrimmelmann@ mindspring.com

ASSISTA N T DR I V I NG TOUR CHAIR drivingtours@az.pca.org

ASSISTANT M E M E BE R SH I P M E ET I NG C H A I R Andy Jorgensen monthlymeetings@az.pca.org

SAFETY CHAIR David Derr safety@az.pca.org

EQUIPMENT Dave Fisher dfish5666@aol.com

NA ME BA DGES Betsy Andrade betsy7890@earthlink.net

Jim Bultema

A SSI STA N T S A F E T Y CHAIR Ealing Jahn

SOCIAL MEDIA Jan Mackulak socialmedia@az.pca.org SPONSORSHIP & A DV E RT ISI NG Andy Jorgensen sponsorship@az.pca.org TECH NICAL CHAIR Scott Mcilvain CDI@az.pca.org WEBMASTER Mike Ferring webmaster@az.pca.org WEBMASTER ASSISTA N T Gregg Bookspan webmaster@az.pca.org

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ZONE 8 STAFF REPRESENTATIVE Lori DeCristo California Inland Region zonerep@zone8.org TREASURER Linda Cobarrubias treasurer@zone8.org TIME TRIAL & DE Russell Shon de.tt@zone8.org CHIEF DRIVING INSTRUCTOR Scott Mann cdi@zone8.org CLUB RACE ADVISOR Skip Carter WEBMASTER Tom Brown webmaster@zone8.org RULES COORDINATOR Tom Brown rules@zone8.org SECRETARY Monica Asbury secretary@zone8.org PCA JUNIORS COORDINATOR Dick Douglass SOCIAL MEDIA & Communications Chair Vinita Khilnani Arizona az.pca.org

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Come visit the AZPCA Goodies Store

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For more information or for special requests, please contact Betsy Andrade, your AZPCA Merchandise Chair – betsy7890@earthlink.net

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Upcoming National Event - Viking Cruise

Join the Porsche Club of America Ͳ Southern Arizona Region in a New Year’s cruise on the new Viking Mississippi riverboat. Viking New Orleans and Southern Charms The Lower Mississippi overflows with charm, history and hospitality. Explore historic estates, and visit notable Civil War sites. Sample the bustling FrenchͲ flavored port cities of New Orleans and Baton Rouge. Sway to the tempos of Dixieland jazz, gospel and blues. Savor gourmet Cajun and Creole cuisine, as well as traditional Southern fare. Join us, and see why local Cajuns say, “Laissez les bons temps rouler” (Let the good times roll). More info is available at: New Orleans & Southern Charms 2023 (vikingrivercruises.com) Embark New Orleans 30 December 2023 Disembark New Orleans 6 January 2024 Optional Post Extension Tour in New Orleans 6 – 8 January 2024 Prices range from about $4,800 to $12,000 per person depending on cabin. Airfare included from Tucson and airport transfers. Other airports are available. The Viking Cruise will fill up fast so if you are interested act now. LimitedͲtime $25 Deposit. When you contact Ed he will provide the Viking Representative contact information and new Viking guests should receive a $100pp credit when they book. Contact Ed Koharik— Email: boardmember4@pcasar.org https://pcasar.motorsportreg.com/events/southern-arizona-in-a-new-year-s-cruiseorleans-port-pca-639799 GOING PL ACES

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BOOK REVIEWS FOR PORSCHEPHILES BY BRUCE HERRINGTON, ORANGE COAST REGION CLASSIC MG CARS By Ross Alkureishi, published in 2020 by Mototbooks, Beverly, MA

The once contentious controversy over the origin of the post WWII sports car movement in the USA has faded but was never

fully resolved to the satisfaction of this reviewer. Indisputably though, the key beneficiary of the movement was the MG, whose models MG-C, MG-TD and TF were the most common of the early ‘Sports Cars’. For several years in the late ‘50s and early ‘60s, MGs could legitimately claim to be “The Best-Selling Sports Car” and MG-As and -Bs, not to mention the MG-Midgets, sold by hundreds of thousands. This book details the complex story of where MG came from and the perhaps more complex story of how it snatched obscurity from prominence. Like Porsche, MG began as a vision of a single man, Cecil Kimber, under his guidance, Morris Garages, the sales and marketing arm of Morris Motors, began assembling custom versions of the cars and then re-engineering donor parts and even bespoke fabrication. Like Porsche, MG focused on sporty cars and was active in racing. Marketed well, the “Safety Fast” slogan was used as early as 1930. Unlike Porsche, MG was not focused on engineering, did not have continuity of leadership, and was never allowed corporate autonomy. In the early years MG seems to have been treated more as a potential competitor to its parent Morris Motors, than as n opportunity for corporate expansion. When Kimber became too successful, he was fired. CLASSIC MG CARS details the complexities of the multitudinous mix-and-match models produced, and the ever-changing corporate ownership of the MG marque, once even a subsidiary of BMW. It describes the sedans that were a surprisingly large part of MG production over the years. All in all, this book presents a picture of the MG marque as much bigger, and much less impressive, than its popular sports cars, the significant race cars, and the Land Speed Record holders of the ‘50s and ‘60s. It is almost as much a story of bureaucratic cumbersomeness as of automotive development. It is told from the viewpoint of an historian, not a management analyst. The management story might well be fascinating - an analysis of why and how, a significant marque in the decade before WWII, and the dominant Sports Car immediately after, became the unknown it is now. With large type and numerous pictures, the book is very readable. This reviewer found that the ever-changing conditions of corporate structure and design considerations, made captivating reading. There are numerous explanatory ‘side bars’ set off with a colored background. There are also some full page ‘special commentaries’ not significantly distinguished from regular text, which, while informative, tend to disrupt the continuity of the narrative. Detailed tables of technical specifications and performance data are interspersed in the narrative. They show that MG produced a tremendous array of models, mostly unknown in the USA. Under the dust cover, the matte black front and rear covers of the book itself have inset color pictures of MG Midgets with ‘happy owners’, bound to draw the eye of any car nut to any coffee table on which the book is placed. The end papers show early Morris production in front, and a “Trials” competitor in the rear. Very well illustrated, the pictures are more oriented toward marketing than to the engineering aspects of the cars. CLASSIC MG CARS is hard cover, with 240, 9-1/2 x 11-inch heavyweight pages. There is a very extensive index of six, three column pages, mostly tabulating the plethora of models, and with no entry for Porsche. It should be available for $55.00 from your favorite bookseller or from QuartoKnows.com

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Fall Colors lead to Iced-up Roads STORY BY DANIELLE BADLER

Oh man, I really don’t like the fall. Yes, yes, I know all about how the leaves

change color. How the air gets crisp and brisk. There’s just one thing. You have to break out those thick, wooly, layers of clothing, the ones you packed away, at least six months ago, and tried to forget you had. It’s time to get resigned and prepared for what will come, and what may be. That’s my problem. Cold. Sleet. Snow. Winter. Here in Colorado, if you don’t ski or snowboard or skate, or drive a 4WD rally car with studded snow tires (do those tires even still exist?) what’s the point? I much prefer spring, and how it moves into summer. The warmth of the sun, the greening of the world, the renewal, the reawakening, the dry, sticky asphalt. What to do? If you’re like me, you hole up, with sensory alternatives like the computer, and books, and magazines, and music. You get through, with gossamer fantasies, stories like the one I just stumbled on, in the on-line version of The Robb Report. In it, they feature a photo shoot of Ralph Lauren’s fall clothing collection, with the models all posed in, on or around a vehicle from Ralph’s mind-numbing car collection. You’re not familiar with this stable of automotive purity? Think a light blanket of powdery fluff, falling from the sky, creating a monochrome veneer of white that encircles some of the greatest cars ever conceived and created. Like his 1938 Bugatti Type 57SC Atlantic Coupe. One of three remaining, of four made. And the model. She’s sporting a $1990 wool jacket and $750 patent pumps. I’m transported into a multidimensional tone poem. Into the soundtrack of my mind come the words and melody to Joni Mitchell’s iconic The Urge for Going. “I awoke today and found the frost perched on the town. It hovered in a frozen sky, then it gobbled summer down. When the sun turns traitor cold. And all the trees are shivering in a naked row. I get the urge for going but I never seem to go.” Of course! She needs those studded snow tires! I’m sure nobody makes studded snows for Ralph’s 2015 Ferrari LaFerrari. And this one’s black on black. Which is treason, you say. And you may be right, unless you’re in the business of creating taste, like Ralph Lauren. The male model is styled in all-black as well. Again, the setting is a background that’s as pure as the driven snow.

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I’m humming The Summer Wind. Sung by Frank, with the Nelson Riddle Orchestra. Ralph, Frank, you know you’re legendary if that’s all you need to say. “The autumn wind and the winter winds, they have come and gone. And still the days, those lonely days, they go on and on. And guess who sighs his lullabies through nights that never end. My fickle friend, the summer wind.” How about Ralph’s Blower Bentley? This one’s one of the four Birkin team cars that ran at Le Mans in 1929, and won. First through fourth. Driven by the legendary Bentley Boys. What do I hear? Autumn Leaves. And, no, not the actual leaves, the song. Sung by Eva Cassidy. “Since you went away the days grow long. And soon I’ll hear old winter’s song. But I miss you most of all my darling. When autumn leaves start to fall.” And then there’s Ralph’s 1959 Porsche RSK. One of 34. Of course, it’s resplendent in silver, perched on a white platform which sits on black flooring. The background is white as well. I smile. To myself. Because this car, and, in reality all of Ralph’s cars, are just so achingly perfect. And timeless. What’s that I hear? The words of Marty Balin, and the Jefferson Airplane. “The summer had inhaled and held its breath too long. The winter looked the same, as if it never had gone. And through an open window where no curtain hung. I saw you coming back to me.” Yes, this is transcendent beauty, in design, in art, in music, in performance. This is what gets me through. This is the way to cope with, and maybe conquer, the seasons of life. I just have to remember to check my anti-freeze.

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. GOING PL ACES

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TechTime with Scott M - Engine Oil in Your Porsche

Engine Oil in Your Porsche by scott mcilvain and greg mannion

he purpose of engine oil is to cool and lubricate the engine’s moving parts. The oil should be checked regularly and kept at the required level. modern engine oils contain a base oil with additives to keep the engine clean, neutralize the combustion soot and protect against corrosion. other additives reduce the amount of oil foaming, decrease the pour point and modify the viscosity of the engine oil at various temperatures to maintain proper lubrication. current engine oils meet stringent emission guidelines and improve mileage by keeping friction to a minimum.

oil and cause it to reduce its viscosity (become thinner) as the engine warms up. Engine design and oil cooling radiators (if used) will allow an engine oil to only reach a safe maximum operating temperature. This is why it is critical that the proper viscosity engine oil as specified in the owner’s manual is used. Here is a chart that shows the viscosity (thickness) of the oil at

All current engine oils must meet industry specific test requirements which include: rust inhibition, oxidation control, sludge and varnish control, wear control, bearing corrosion resistance, fuel economy, low temperature oil thickening and oxidation control. The International Lubricant Standardization and Approval Committee (ILSAC) is responsible for the creation of passenger car engine oil specifications. ACEA is the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association which sets European specifications. The American Petroleum Institute (API) licenses and monitors the quality of engine oils in the marketplace. Engine oils are generally identified by viscosity expressed in a SAE (Society of Automotive Engineers) classification. SAE measures oil viscosity at 0°F and 212°F. A year-round engine oil will have a multi-grade designation such as “0W-40”. All motor oils meeting this designation will have the same viscosity curve over the engine operating temperature range and are interchangeable. Mobil 1 0W-40 is currently the factory fill oil for the Porsche 911. One should use the oil viscosity recommended in the owner’s manual for optimal performance. Please note that single grade oils are not recommended for use in current Porsche engines. Motor oil is thickest (most viscous) at lower temperatures. The lowest temperature the engine will face is at start up. The greatest wear on the engine occurs at startup when frictional forces are the greatest. Frictional forces then heat the engine

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various operating temperatures of the engine. Once the engine is at operating temperature the viscosity of the engine oil remains constant. This is due to the viscosity modifier additive content of the engine oil. Viscosity modifiers are generally olefin copolymers. This is a rubber-like substance that is used in very low quantities. This substance functions like a coiled spring in the sense that the molecule is small at colder temperatures and larger at higher temperatures. The viscosity modifier allows the engine oil to flow at colder temperatures and to not get too thin at higher temperatures. The question of “Should I use a synthetic oil in my engine?” is frequently asked. The chances are that if you have a vehicle produced within the last ten years and you are using a multi-grade engine oil, you are already using a synthetic oil. Synthetic merely refers to something

TechTime with Scott M - Engine Oil in Your Porsche that does not naturally occur. A regular base oil is simply distilled from crude oil and is graded by viscosity. A synthetic base oil can also be derived from crude oil but then has an additional refining process that makes it into a product with very specific properties which could not occur naturally. These products are referred to as Group III base oils. Other products used as synthetic base oils are poly alpha olefins (PAO) and diester fluids. Synthetic based engine oils will outperform traditional base oils by reducing friction and staying “in grade” for a longer period of time.

oil company and then an independent oil blender. Most of his career has been marketing performance additives for fuels and various industrial lubricants including automotive and diesel engine oils. If you have any questions about oil or any technical question about your Porsche or if you would like to co-author an article please email scott@mcilvainmotors.com

The question of “Should I routinely test my engine oil?” is often asked. The answer is if one changes the oil as recommended by the manufacturer, then no. Generally the cost of the engine oil monitoring service quickly exceeds the cost of a new oil change. The exception to this would be if one is experiencing engine wear or if one is looking to trouble shoot a specific engine wear issue ,then the cost may be justified as a problem solving tool. Aftermarket engine oil additives can void the Porsche warranty. A good quality name brand engine oil is manufactured to meet the auto manufacturer’s requirements. Additional chemical treatment is not necessary. The engine oils marketed for high mileage engines (over 75,000 miles) contain additional additives to compensate for possible engine wear due to high mileage. The current US engine oil designations are SN/GF-5. Additional ACEA and Porsche designations may also be listed. What does the future of engine oils look like? Engine oils are constantly being improved upon to help reduce emissions and increase mileage. Europe tends to focus on emission reduction while the USA tends to focus on mileage improvement. The next industry wide change for engine oil is scheduled to occur after January 1, 2017. These oils will have an SAE designation of “0W-16”. Whereas many years ago engine oil wear reduction was primarily controlled by viscosity, that is no longer the case. Modern engine oils control wear reduction by use of specific chemical additives, thus allowing the reduction in viscosity which leads to a reduction in friction, which provides improved mileage. Engine oils will become less viscous (thinner) with improved additive technology. This article dealt with engine oils for Porsche gasoline engines. Diesel engine oil requirements are fundamentally the same but there is a difference in viscosity requirements and product labeling. Diesel engines need to use the designated oil as specified in the owner’s manual. Greg Mannion has spent his professional career in the petrochemical industry. Early in his career he worked for a major

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AZPCA Drive Review : Rancho de los Caballeros STORY BY

Peo Hansson Wickenburg Drive Oct 15, 2023

On a perfect Arizona morning, a fleet of predominantly flat sixes from Stuttgart and their caretakers from all kinds of places,

gathered in a Scottsdale parking lot, full of anticipation. This morning, the drive from Coffee Plantation to Rancho de los Caballeros in Wickenburg, an old AZPCA tradition, was on the schedule. An exemplary driver’s meeting was held by Jim and Carole Never pass the lead - it has happened once and the perpetrator, we were told, is no longer with us (we were looking at each other and silently wondered what that really meant) and a 15-minute break means 900 seconds, schnell, schnell, back to the cars and start your engines preferably vintage running start style, still possible with any gasoline powered Porsche, and off we were. After finally leaving the many Scottsdale traffic lights behind us, we took the windier New River roads north before hitting AZ-74 and US-60, maintaining a zügig pace. Approaching Wickenburg, we were pleasantly surprised by a smooth road surface. Those participating in drives earlier this year probably remember the pot hole slalom contest in that section. Rancho de los Caballeros (the Gentlemen on Horseback) was opened in 1948 by the Gant family, who ran it for over 70 years. It features Arizona’s first non-rectangular pool and even had an airstrip to accommodate guests arriving by private plane. Given that level of early progress it was surprising to find out that it took them until 1987 to install phones. Today it is a beautiful historic resort with a golf course, horseback riding, archery, shooting ranges, spa, and excellent dining (the author will definitely return). We got a great taste of what the kitchen is capable of in the rustic historic dining area, Perfectly cooked salmon, chicken, roast, the best soup, salads, desserts, and much more. The group enjoyed lively conversation while probably eating a bit more than planned since it was so good, and I think we all got to know even more of the very nice members of AZPCA. Another very enjoyable event, many thanks to the organizers, we’ll be back!

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Stuttgart Market Letter Written by David K. Whitlock

Overall, the Porsche market rebounded from a poor August to the levels we saw in July with a 71% sell-through rate, producing $31,018,453 off 595 vehicles offered for sale. However, some markets did better than others, as the 992 market continued to soften.

Of the five 992 GT3s to cross the block, three found homes, and not a single unit was bid over $300,000, including a lone GT3 Touring 6-speed. Winged cars struggled as we saw the lowest bid on record of $218,000 for a 2022 GT3 6-Speed finished in Paint to Sample Linden Green with a host of CXX options, and only 1,000 miles failed to sell. On the non-GT front, we saw a welloptioned 2022 91 Carrera S Coupe with a 7-speed and sticker of $167,000 sell for $151,000, showing that 911s are starting to trade below MSRP more regularly. Another market that has continued to soften this month is the Boxster Spyder market, with the biggest surprise being a 900-mile 2022 718 Boxster Spyder that sold for $115,000, making it the lowest sub-1,000-mile Spyder we’ve seen to date. Following that trend, we saw another sub-1k 718 Spyder fail to sell at a high bid of $114,500. 964 Carrera RS also had a rough go of it, with a rare Rubystone N/GT example failing to sell at a high bid of $282,000. Earlier this year, we saw a five-year high for a Rubystone N/GT at $401,000, so to see this example fall so short was rather disappointing. Adding to the disappointment was another 964 Carrera RS that failed to sell at a high bid of only $153,000. These no sales were more affected by the quality of the cars offered than an overall market decline, as one had paintwork and no records, and the other had an accident history and was located in Germany. But it wasn’t all doom and gloom as several cars reached twelve-month and five-year highs. At $127,000, we had a Guards Red 1990 911 Carrera 2 Targa 5-speed achieve a twelve-month high due to its remarkable condition and only 16,963 miles. We also had another superb Targa reach a five-year high with a 1970 911E Targa with all original paint, original interior, matching numbers, and fully documented mileage hit $153,000. The two most surprising sales of the month came from models we don’t typically see on these pages. The first was a 1979 928 5-speed refinished in Minerva Blue Metallic over Black leather with Pasha-style seat inserts. The stunning color combination and a recent refurbishment by a marque expert produced a $100,000 sale, a far cry from the $30,000 928s we see on our typical auction day. The other was a 1974 914 2.0 in Signal Orange over Brown equipped with the Appearance Group Package, 15” Fuchs alloy wheels, and a Stoddard muffler. This example finished in an interesting color combination and in original condition, brought a new twelve-month high of $64,000. While not a terrible month, many markets were still far from their Spring numbers. I believe we’ll see the new cars continue to soften through the Fall and into next year while some of our classic models, like the 356 and 993, start to even out and most likely pop back up come Spring. Only time will tell. Happy bidding.

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 GOING PL ACES

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AZPCA Drive Review : Four Peaks Off Road Arizona Region Four Peaks Off Road Tour Sunday October 8, 2023 By: Rich Andrade

Sunday October 8, 2023 was our AZ Region’s second off-road drive. Past President Steve Sapareto was our lead over the Four Peaks mountain range.

The Four Peaks Wilderness Area is north east of Phoenix After we exited state HWY 87, some group members lowered the pressure in their tires to make the ride across the washboard and rocky trail a bit smoother.

This was our driving route, turning east off Arizona HWY 87 onto Four Peaks Road and taking forest route 143. El Oso Road is the descent portion of the drive. The trail drive ended at HWY 188 in the Tonto Basin.

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AZPCA Drive Review : Four Peaks Off Road Porsches are well known for their performance on the track, twisty highways and Autobahn. With the Cayenne and Macan, Porsches provide sure- footed enjoyment off the paved roads too.

Bush Highway driving north. This view of Four Peaks from the Bush Highway provided a look at Four Peaks and where we crossed over the mountain for the steep downhill drive to HWY 188.

When we started the trip there was a storm in the distance. The weather later cleared.

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