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OREGON REGION PORSCHE CLUB OF AMERICA | FEBRUARY 2025
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FEBRUARY 2025
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Bob Ellis
Jeff Gasparitsch
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Carole Hedstrom
Tosh Kanno
Arnon Kaseter
Fern Kulpreecha
Anh Le
Valerie Menely
Matt Nenninger
Kevin Poling
Joe Sweeney
David Zygmont
PRESIDENT
Carole Hedstrom president@ oregonpca.org
VICE PRESIDENT
Daniel Morris vicepresident@ oregonpca.org
SECRETARY
Jim Goetsch secretary@ oregonpca.org
TREASURER
Tosh Kanno treasurer@ oregonpca.org
PAST PRESIDENT Heinz Holzapfel pastpresident@ oregonpca.org
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AUTOCROSS CHAIR
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Randy Stolz historian@oregonpca.org
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Carlos Santayana membership@oregonpca.org
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WThis year marks the Oregon Region’s 65th Anniversary.
heels are rolling! 2025 is under way and we are off to a great start. This year marks the Oregon Region’s 65th Anniversary. As with most groups or organizations that have matured to such a ripe age, decisions made along the way have shaped the organization into what it is today. I am fortunate to inherit a well-run and well-managed club as I take on the role of President. I am thankful for those who have gone before me and who are now guiding me even as they themselves have stepped away from day-to-day club governance.
For the last nine years, the Club has been funding scholarships for
automotive technician students at three local community colleges. The necessary cash to fund these scholarships is generated through the proceeds of an investment account that has grown over the last 20+ years. The Scholarship Program was set up years ago and requires Board approval on an annual basis. For the past several years, there have been numerous Board and strategy discussions as to whether scholarships are the “best” way to disburse $6,000 each year. Although the Scholarship Committee always provided a positive argument for maintaining the funding, the Board continued to struggle with the question of whether scholarships are the best use of the money we have. Once again, the Board found itself at budget approval time facing the same question. At February’s Board of Director’s meeting, the Board voted unanimously to suspend the funding of local community college scholarships indefinitely. While we don’t have an answer to the question of “best” use of the funds that have previously been set aside, we agreed that scholarships are currently not the best fit. Although automotive technicians are people every Porsche owner needs in their lives and on their list of resources, there is no direct way
to track the scholarship recipients and know for sure if the Club investment of those scholarship dollars will ever come to the benefit of Porsche Club members. The tricky part of the conversation at the board level has been that while scholarships are benefitting a few students each year, what is the benefit to the Club? We would like to support and endorse programs that create a win-win scenario. We give some money, the recipients benefit, and the Club benefits through either goodwill or some other direct benefit.
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comments. If you would like to be a part of the so-far unnamed new committee, please let me or any Board member know. A couple of people have already stepped forward to spearhead the committee, but we hope to recruit three to five additional members. If you have an interest in community enhancement or thoughts about charitable giving, please get in touch with me or any board member.
I’m looking forward to getting some of the administration work of the Club completed before sunny spring days beckon for driving. There are already several events on the calendar that have me excited. Some are for the experience of driving, some for the chance to hang out with members and feel the passion you have for your cars, and others just to experience something new. I know 2025 is going to be a great year and I can’t wait to see how it all unfolds.
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t my first board meeting—when COVID-19 had just forced everything online—I was welcomed as a member-guest. Steve Miller was the President, and the faces on the screen looked back at this newbie with Porsche enthusiasm. The next month, I attended my second meeting. And so it went. Nearly every month, I received an invitation, and each time, I was welcomed. Occasionally, I asked questions and offered an opinion.
Over time, I began to recognize these onceunfamiliar faces and voices. Fast forward several years, and they are no longer strangers—they are friends and kindred spirits, brought together by our shared passion for these remarkable machines and the experiences they provide.
This is the DNA of our club. We are united by our love for driving, for our vehicles, and for the camaraderie that comes with them. I once spoke with a longtime Porsche owner who had completed every driving course the Porsche Experience offered before eventually transitioning to Ferrari ownership. He shared an insight that stuck with me:
“Dan, do you know the difference between a Porsche owner and a Ferrari owner?”
“Not really,” I admitted.
“Simple,” he said. “When Porsche people get together, they talk about cars—about driving, DIY maintenance, and the pure thrill of being behind the wheel. Ferrari people don’t talk about cars at all. They talk about all sorts of things, but never their cars— because they own Ferraris, they don’t have to.”
I’ve always cherished that perspective—not as a slight against Ferrari, but because it reaffirmed the kind of family I prefer. I love listening to driving stories.
I appreciate the passion of an air-cooled 914 owner as they open the access panel, prompting six adults to lean in and, in unison, exclaim, “Ahh, how cool!” I admire the cabriolet driver who keeps the top down despite looming rain, unfazed by the possibility of getting a little wet. And I treasure the dinners where fellow owners, drivers, and navigators sit together, grinning from ear to ear as they recount their Porsche journeys.
Most of us have owned other vehicles. Many have diverse daily drivers—some for work, some for winter, some just for fun. But nothing quite compares to the thrill of our Stuttgart-engineered machines. Their sound and handling bring as much joy at 25 mph as they do at, well… 65. Maybe even a little over 65.
We are more than just a car club. We are a community, connected not only through our vehicles but through the people who share this passion. Each of you carries the Porsche DNA, and that makes us family. Across cultures, few bonds are stronger than family. That connection will carry us through both challenges and triumphs, today and in the years ahead.
So, I invite you to celebrate that connection by joining one of our nearly 100 “family reunions” in the coming year.
See you on the road! You can reach me at vicepresident@oregonpca.org. n
February brings exciting changes to Zone 6 – we have a new region. Great Columbia Region (GRCR) has been granted its charter by National. GRCR was created via the splitting of the Inland Northwest Region (INWR) into its natural geographic components. The Spokane centric areas will remain as INWR. The Tri-Cities portion of INWR is the new GRCR. Michael Hinton will be the president of GRCR and will be joining the Zone 6 Region Presidents at our March meeting.
Many are planning driving tours for the coming summer. First, my thanks to all those that stepped up to be Region Tour chairs. I appreciate your time and dedication. Driving tours are among the most popular of all PCA events. If one is so inclined to want to lead a tour, PCA has a wealth of information on how to lead effective tours. Reach out to me if you are interested.
Parting shot... Greater Columbia Region Logo.
PCA National has several events of note; Porsche Parade 2025 is scheduled for July 6-12 in Oklahoma City and
Porsche Parade 2026 is scheduled for June 14-20 in Lake Placid, NY. Parade 2025 Registration will open on February 26th at noon EST. As usual, Parade registration will be a two-part endeavor. First one registers as an entrant and reserves their hotel room. In the second phase events and meals are signed up for. 2025 Treffen at Sea sets sail Sunday, August 30th from New York, NY, returning on Sunday, September 6th. PCA will celebrate its 70th anniversary on September 13th. Each of the 149 PCA regions will be doing something to celebrate this big milestone. Treffen at Sea registration is now open! Fall 2025 Treffen will be held at the Four Seasons Resort in Jackson Hole, WY. Check it out at: Treffen Jackson Hole (Fall 2025) | Treffen North America If you have an idea for an event we should come to, please reach out to me. Zone 6 signature region events can be found PCA Zone 6 - The Pacific NW Regions. Zone 6 abounds in great roads to drive and great automotive venues. Stay healthy and we will see you in the Zone! n
“… different strokes for different folks”
WSports cars had become quite the novelty for many young men who now were enjoying success in post-war America.
hile sports car racing grew in Oregon and likely helped boost Porsche sales; those same owners were drawn to membership in the sanctioning clubs. Some members were racers or part of a crew; others were volunteering their weekend hours to be race workers. Rallying, a less strenuous form of automotive competition, was also gaining favor with club members. A popular phrase of the day, coined by Mohamed Ali was, “… different strokes for different folks”.
It was perhaps 1956 when Orville and Jeanne Moss (Oregon Region PCA charter members) packed up the family Chevy and attended a hill climb at Maryhill Loops for the first time. Maryhill was just down the road from their place in Hood River and was one of several early racing venues in the Northwest including the airports at Tillamook, Madras and Newport. Sports cars had become quite the novelty for many young men who now were enjoying success in post-war America. The Moss family, including young Stuart, had been going to sports car races since 1955. In those days there were nearly a thousand people at Maryhill watching the likes of Lew Florence, Tom Carstens,
Jerry Grant, and Dave Tatom lead the charge up the course. Following the big cars were the Porsches of Larry Claverly, Wade Carter, and Milt Davis. Orville soon purchased a new ‘59 356 Cabriolet hardtop from Trachi & Sons West Slope Motors (Dolph Trachi was a PCA club member). The Mosses continued going to the races and joined SCCA and Conference (ICSCC) as race workers. Meeting other “Porsche Pushers”, they became involved with PCA’s Oregon Region (see “Coffee in the Basement” Anzeiger Dec/Jan ’25). At one point, they traded in their ’59 on a ’60 Super Roadster and took off for the 5th Porsche Parade in Aspen CO. with Stu in the back seat. Later, he would take his driver’s test in it.
The Mosses were friends with Wes Fague (a board member from ’62-’69) who worked with Orville and owned a ’55 Coupe. Stu remembers Larry Caramella, an early KATU-TV personality, having events at his place. Meetings were not always good. Stu says, “You have to remember I was a 14 year old kid in October of 1960! Sometimes a meeting was at a pizza place with a bar inside. In those days, I had to stay in the car! … I remember that there were only about six or eight families in the club when it started … I used to baby sit the McGill’s kids (Peter was the second
club president). He had a very nice ‘57 coupe … Gary Long (fourth club president), Stan and Olive’s son was active as well, but soon got involved with club races as did Dick Steif and my parents … We were out of the club by ’63 … Then nothing until we bought our first Boxster in ‘08. Now we have a white ’15 (Boxster) base”. While Stu is an unabashed ‘Alfisti’ and seems to change them out with the weather, the Porsches seem to remain.
On the other side of the country in 1958, I was attending my first races at the old track in Vineland, New Jersey. Sports cars were BIG in those days. In his book “Long Straights and Hairpin Curves”, author Martin Rudow describes the racing as being of “…a different era, one of innocence and toughness, of friendship and fierce competition, of slower but more dangerous cars, of men and machines racing for nothing more than a small trophy or a dash plaque. But it was glorious, it was wonderful, it was exciting beyond anything.” We were all kids then, and we loved it. It cannot be overstated how much enthusiasm was running through the American sports car community in the early 60’s. Californian Phil Hill was on his way to becoming F1 World Champion. Professional sports car racing was blooming under the United States Auto Club (USAC). Luminaries such as Dan Gurney, Carroll Shelby, and Roger Penske were winning. Ken Miles, who won the USAC title in 1961, drove a Porsche RS-61. New tracks at Portland’s Delta Park; Kent, Washington (Pacific
Raceways), and Westwood, British Columbia held races in front of local crowds in the thousands. Cascade and SCCA were trying to outdo each other with ambitious event calendars. Portland-based clubs like Team Continental and the Touring Club of Oregon were also on the rise. In the ensuing years, any enthusiast would devote most of his attention, apart from his car, to being part of the action; be it as a driver, crew member, or race worker or rallyist. Publications like Road & Track and Autoweek (then titled Competition Press) tried to cover it all. As a kid, my brains fell out just reading about it.
1961 saw the creation of Cascade Region PCA which included Eugene and points south to the Oregon/ California border and east of the Cascades to Idaho. Besides distance, the separation was likely cemented in ’63 by the launch of yet another track near Goshen called, Oregon International Raceway (OIR). Opening in 1964 before it was really complete, this short-term enterprise was long on enthusiasm but short on operating cash, which led to its premature closure. Our own Donn Snyder remembers … “One of the things I remember was off the paved track was sticky Gumbo mud. It was the kind that sucks your boots off. We camped at the track in the pits. At night we walked around the track. (Still new) there was a continuous baling twine line used to guide the asphalt machine. … The lack of adequate
It cannot be overstated how much enthusiasm was running through the American sports car community in the early 60’s.
foundation on the gumbo and under the asphalt was what spelled the doom of the track. It was talked about being wavy even at the first race. There was no money to ever fix it right.
I think I was at the first race … I remember Mike Eyerly showing up in his then brand-new (Porsche) 904 along with Monte Shelton; then racing his Healey. … The 904 was so impressive to me because it was road legal with turn signals and finished interior. Mike won the race and used his turn signals to enter the pits. … Too cool! …The whole thing was in another league altogether than anything around here at the time.”
All of the competing interests above were tough for a new single marque region in its infancy. Too, there were normal teething pains of a few members in discord with the national office. They wanted more exposure in Panorama yet never submitted material. More rebates on dues were another gripe. Worse, board members came and went with such frequency (some less than six months) that getting things done was frustrating.
Another factor was Porsche’s transition from the 356 to the 911. In ’65 the MSRP of a 356C coupe was a little over $5000; a hefty sum then. The 911 was about $1500 more. The possible thinking at the time could have been, spend a lot of money for a soon-to-be obsolete model or even more money for a new unproven one? This seems irrelevant for collectors nowadays.
In retrospect, enthusiasm alone could not buoy the region. Dick Steif had left, never to return. In a letter to the Region dated February 1, 1961; Bill Scholar, founder and PCA Executive Secretary at the time wrote, “ … In a number of Regions, nothing has happened ‘till someone came along who had the gumption or talent to get the group off the ground. Then, it has turned out that this was their ONLY talent… they’ve conked out and someone else has come along to really get the Region on the move ...”
Below are some links to video clips of early club racing in Oregon: Delta Park in 1963 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wctnXDvkGAY Newport in 1966 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wXudi60YhBk OIR in 1965 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MFTu9CobbMU
Growth in the club was flat to down. Finding members willing to devote the time necessary to develop the club activities and a newsletter were left wanting. A look at the Region’s annual reports tells the story. Through 1962 the club seemed busy with 15-20 events per year with an average of 25 members. Then in ’63 membership fell to just 9; with 15 events. There was no report for ’64; and ’65 shows a member increase back to 22 but no events! It was a sad state of affairs compounded by external factors not to mention the toll that began from 1965 on with the Vietnam War.
Fortunately, those club members that were left made a commitment. Charter member Don Kemmerich was one of them; putting in 3 years as president while trying to grow a BAP parts distributorship. Ken Charters was another with two years as president; also trying to find his footing in business. Together they managed to salvage the club through consistency and continuity until the ‘70’s came with better times.
NOTE: I wish to thank ORPCA members Stu Moss and Donn Snyder for their contributions to this story.
If you would like to contribute to the history of the club please contact me at historian@ oregonpca.org . n
Balance Sheet as of December 31, 2024
BY DANIEL MORRIS
On a crisp January morning, a pack of Porsches gathered like well-groomed thoroughbreds, eager to stretch their legs. Engines purred, exhausts rumbled, and drivers sipped their last drops of caffeine before setting off.
Around 40 enthusiasts braved the cool temperatures - some with tops down -to explore Washington County’s twisties. Navigating past cyclists, rural communities, and open countryside, nearly all gears got a workout.
Rolling hills and sweeping curves provided the perfect driving playground. “Oohs” and “aahs” filled the air - whether at stunning views or the joy of downshifting into a hairpin turn. Camaraderie and endless smiles made it even better.
No Porsche drive is complete without friendly competition—cleanest car, loudest exhaust, or best playlist. (Unofficially, an ‘80s rock mix stood out.)
After a spirited run, we split into two lunch groups as there were too many for one spot. Stories were swapped, friendships toasted, and tummies warmed.
Cheers to a glorious new driving year!
January drives may be chilly, but with the right car and company, they’re pure joy. n
BY ANH LE
Carlos and I had a great time hosting our 55 ORPCA members that joined the 2025 Annual Meeting and Volunteer Awards Banquet on January 15, 2025 at the Old Spaghetti Factory in Portland.
THANK YOU TO OUR 2025 ORPCA BOARD MEMBERS:
President Carole Hedstrom
Vice President Daniel Morris
Treasurer Tosh Kanno
Secretary Jim Goetsch
Directors at Large Anh Le and Larry Hannan
Past President Heinz Holzapfel
SPECIAL CONGRATS TO OUR 2024 VOLUNTEER AWARD RECIPIENTS
Enthusiast of the Year Roy Johnson
Gear of the Year (2) Alan Meyer and Bob Ellis
New Member of the Year David Zygmont
Family of the Year Jeff,Liette and Trent Gasparitsch
Tourmeister of the Year Mike Newby
Mark Donahue
Anson Lytle
Special Award Daniel Morris
Dick Stief – Founder’s Award Randy and Diane Homes
Todd and Janis Hess
President’s Award (2) Dave Burke and Jeannine Downey n
BY DAVID ZYGMONT |
he Willamette Valley, known for its picturesque landscapes and many small towns, served as the scenic backdrop for a weatherperfect first Sunday Cruise of 2025. Sunday Cruise is a new type of drive event for 2025 and in Carole Hedstrom’s words, “It’s more of a social event with a drive than it is a drive with a social event.”
The scenic valley tour spanned roughly 90 miles, starting in
Oregon City and ending in South Salem. While we saw a wide array of Porsches join, air-cooled, SUVs, Targa, Taycan, Boxsters, the event was inclusive of all vehicle makes and models. One non-Porsche caught the eye of many - a vivid red first-edition Lotus Emira driven by Clint and Ronda Grassman. Although we were fortunate to have absolutely perfect and sunny January weather, the 40-degree temperatures were a reminder that winter-time tours require winter or all-season tires.
Setting off from Fred Meyer, we were treated to a blend of natural beauty and charming rural life. As the drive groups meandered along back roads, we were greeted by the sight of expansive farms and playful goats. A personal highlight of the drive was the sighting of
a very well-behaved golden retriever, unfazed by the turning cars as it lounged comfortably in a driveway. Drivers couldn’t help but marvel at the stunning vistas of Mt. Hood, standing proudly in the distance, its snow-capped peak glistening under the winter sun. The journey also took us past tulip farms, vineyards, and hop fields, painting a vivid picture of the region’s agricultural richness.
The drive concluded at Santiam Brewing in South Salem, which charmed our group with its British pub theme. Many enjoyed the local beer and pub grub, including the spectacularly large Great British Fish and Chips. The Chicken Tikka Pie also got rave reviews from Jim Goetsch, and makes this author excited to return in the future. The pub hummed with conversation as members recounted the route and connected on shared interests. This first Sunday Cruise encapsulated the essence of what it means to be a Porsche enthusiast — the joy of driving, the beauty of the landscape, and the connection with fellow owners. n
“It’s more of a social event with a drive than it is a drive with a social event.”
ARTICLE BY STEVE WOOD
PHOTOS BY BRAD HEDSTROM, CAROLE HEDSTROM, ARNON KASETER, KEVIN POLING, AND JOE SWEENEY
Iwanted to take my bride of 40 years on an adventure. Something not too fast, not too slow, but just right.
With our 40th wedding anniversary fast approaching on April first, (yes, I know, that’s April Fool’s Day, but that is a story
for another time). I thought the first midweek drive of 2025 would be a fun way to start off the yearlong celebration of our marriage.
In all honesty, my wife DW was a bit nervous; she was understandably concerned about the weather. Who could blame her? Most of middle America, the east coast, and deep south were, at that very moment, being pummeled by an arctic air blast so severe, it left 10 inches of snow in New Orleans. You can understand her trepidation. Weather permitting were the key words of this drive. But no inclement weather ever materialized. Instead, we were treated to blue skies, calm winds, and mild temperatures. Such weather as would befit a cool
autumn day, not a day in mid-January, in the Pacific Northwest.
We counted our weather blessings and met up at a little wayside near the Wapato Bridge. To be honest, this was not a purely Porsche run - because of jangled weather nerves, many members had brought their other cars. But I didn’t hold that against them. Along with 911s, Boxsters, and Macans, there were Subarus, Bimmers and even a red Mini!
After signing the perfunctory releases, Past President Heinz Holzapfel gathered us all for the mandatory safety briefing. He called it the Columbia Cruise, but it was much more than that. Heinz told us that this would be a low altitude drive, which meant we were not going to get above 500 feet of elevation. He cautioned, however, that “Although it’s a sunny day, there might be patches of frost in the shade, and around the corners.” We then split into two groups, and were off. DW and I were in the second group.
We started out on a road that wound its way through multiple nurseries. Tiny plants were poking their way out of the dirt - in their gallon sized pots. Seeing row after row of cedar, pine, and fir trees endlessly marching off into the void would have been grand enough. But off in the distance, Mount St. Helens loomed. It’s like no other mountain you’ve ever seen, unless you’re been to Krakatoa, east of Java. Because of the volcanic eruption on May 18, 1980, half the mountain is missing. An explosion my wife actually saw first-hand.
The road was beautiful, as the sun warmed the asphalt, the small patches of morning frost Heinz had warned us about started to melt away. This gentle winding drive was so calming that it could have gone on forever. We traveled through tiny picturesque western towns. As we turned corners, going down various main streets, we could see the local inhabitants busying themselves with
the start of their day. Getting to work, gathering their kids off for school, and picking up the morning newspaper from the front porch. We felt truly blessed to witness these small slices of Americana. Eventually, we came upon our first destination, the town of St. Helens. We stopped near a skatepark, standing in sharp contrast to the town’s public library. I couldn’t help wondering about their city council meeting many years ago, when the local officials made that fateful decision. It must have gone something like this, “Hey, let’s put the skatepark right next to the library. That way, we draw the kids in for some skateboard fun, and they grab a book on the way home.” Their plan worked flawlessly. My wife and I saw children skating, and then just a few moments later, they were in the library reading. We then began our drive through the town. It was very interesting seeing the old Craftsman and Victorian homes lined up next to each other - as we turned right, then left, then right again. “Wait a minute, haven’t we already been down this street?” I asked DW. That’s when we started seeing the multiple detour signs. As Heinz told me later over lunch, he had scouted the drive on the preceding weekend, but at that time there were no city workers with red flags, or road construction signs. We ended up doubling back a few times, but it was all in good fun. I realized I did enjoy driving through the marina townhomes, parking lot, thrice. It gave me a chance to really soak up the ambience.
As the town of St. Helens fell away in our rear-view mirror, we passed
large lumber yards, and huge timber processing companies. High log-decks rose out of nowhere to dominate the landscape. A not-so-subtle reminder that we as a society still use wood products for almost every conceivable purpose. As we crossed an elevated bridge a large train station lay underneath, its dozens of tracks and engines ready to serve the quick removal of this precious renewable resource.
As we followed the Porsche parade, we then came upon a lovely highway next to the Columbia River. That would have been enough, but as we wound our way through forested hillsides, ending by serene waters, my wife noticed something overhead. Something large and flying. Something big. “I see a bald eagle, that’s a bald eagle!” she exclaimed.
“Nonsense,” I replied, “Eagles live nowhere near here, they live on mountain tops, in high elevations. Haven’t you ever seen a nature documentary?”
As fate would have it, and as with much of our 40-year marriage, I was about to be proven most unequivocally wrong. As we rounded the next corner near a very idyllic patch of pines, ending
in a green meadow, we saw a road sign. Eagle Sanctuary, it stated in no uncertain terms.
“Oh, I guess eagles do live here,” I stated sheepishly. DW didn’t reply, she just looked at me with a most kind and loving expression. Over our 40 years together she has made it a profession to (mostly) overlook my many faux pas. I realized at that moment that she would always truly love me. We enjoyed that moment of silence together, the Porsche’s engine droning on under the bluest of skies.
“Oh look, we’re at the ferry place,” I announced, as the highway gently dumped us into the small town of Cathlamet, Washington, home to the Cathlamet Ferry. We all drove to the water’s edge and queued up to await the boat. I must confess that I was a little bit nervous, although I didn’t let on to anybody. I really didn’t want to see my 911 end up at the bottom of the Columbia River. Again, my fears were completely misplaced. Once given the go-ahead, we and our fellow Porsche club members gingerly drove our cars onto the ferry’s steel deck, in sharp contrast to the way the locals handled the situation. Their method was differentthey throttled full speed onto the ship, only braking
at the last minute – just before careening off the bow. The only thing separating them from the water was a small rope barricade. Brave folks.
Her name is Alexandria - Captain and deckhandall rolled into one. The cool wind blew gently though her long brown hair, her luscious green eyes taking in everything that surrounded her. Alexandria’s tan uniform was clearly tailor-made to her athletic physique. (You’ll have to use your imagination here; she didn’t want me to take her picture. Or was it, that with my beautiful wife standing just a few feet away, I probably shouldn’t take her picture.)
Anyway…as she went about her business of collecting the six-dollar toll, she also blocked the front wheels of the Porsches closest to the bow. As an unnecessary precaution, I’m sure. However, I did stand nearby just in case the unthinkable happened. I was at-the-ready with my Nikon, to shoot the cars as they tumbled into the deep blue river. As we disembarked, Alexandria gently waved to all of us, saying, “Come back soon.” What a combinationCaptain, deckhand and public relations maven all in one.
Like her, I could see the draw of living here. The wide expanse of the Columbia beckons. There are quaint homes nestled in the hillside. And of course, the attractions of the downtown shops and great restaurants. “I could live here,” I thought. But as soon as that idea had cleared my mind, we arrived at the Bridgewater Bistro. Club members talked with each other about their cars and the day’s journey, while enjoying the sumptuous repast.
We were soon on our way to our final destination, Astoria, and a well-deserved lunch. As we entered the city, my wife had a great observation. “You know,” she said. “I finally get to see what Astoria looks like on a sunny day. Every other time we’ve been through here, it’s either foggy, or rainy, or just plain bad weather. This town is actually quite lovely.”
The only downside to this journey happened on the way home. I wanted to quickly stop by the town of Seaside. I like to drive down the main street with all the arcades, restaurants and tourist shops, and do the loop by the ocean, which we did.
However, on the way back to the main highway, a slovenly-dressed man standing outside the Carousel Mall decided to hurl a Coke at my white 911. He was in a group of similarly attired individuals, and I guess they’d seen one too many nice cars drive down the street that day. I had my driver’s side window open to enjoy the cool sea breeze, so I presented a tempting target. Luckily for me, the soft drink was in a paper cup, and not a metal can. With wind resistance, and his poor aim in my favor, it bounced harmlessly off my car, splashing its contents against the drivers-side rear quarter panel - but missing me completely. The rest of the journey back to Portland was uneventful, and yes, I did wash the car the next morning. DW and I are now getting ready for the next chapter in our yearlong 40th anniversary celebration. n
BY MARK MCGIRR | PHOTOS BY CAROLE HEDSTROM
On the first Sunday afternoon in February, ORPCA Tour Chairperson Brad Hedstrom conducted a master class on how to lead a club tour. The three-hour session was invigorating for both new potential tour leaders and tour leaders who already had experience. With a club having a goal of 70-plus drives for 2025
use, including Ride with GPS, required waivers and insurance compliance, roles and responsibilities of volunteer members on each tour to ensure everyone’s safety, success, and most of all fun.
The session began following the appropriate bribery (coffee, pastries and cookies). After introductions and sharing our passions, Brad posed a key question: “Why would you want to be a tour lead?” The clear responses were “We love to get out and drive our Porsches”, “We like to meet our members and build community with those that share similar passions”, “We get to share our
(which would be more than any other PCA region in the nation) Brad is encouraging others to join in on the fun and get a bit more involved (and I have taken the bait!).
All our club officers participated (Carole, Dan, Jim, Tosh and Past President Heinz) as well as Brad’s Tour Committee heads who make them happen. Check out the “Leadership” tab in our excellent website. We were brought up to date on the latest route creation tools we
favorite roads, and we definitely seek to constantly have fun!”
I’m personally excited to jump in and take on a few of the many tours planned for 2025. Well done, Brad and team! n
BY JIM HORTON
PHOTOS BY JEANNINE DOWNEY
Though a long-time PCA member, this was going to be my first SUV outing, so I was a little nervous. What would these people be like? Would I fit in? Turns out I had nothing to worry about! The group was large and friendly, with several old familiar “911” faces scattered among the new.
The route was well organized and gorgeous. Starting in downtown Wilsonville, we wound our way through the farm country south of Portland, through Lake Oswego, up and through “Pill Hill”, continuing on via Skyline Drive until finally ending at Sí Senor in Petercourt. I have lived and worked in this area for 27 years and yet found myself on beautiful driving roads I’ve never seen before! Our guides were outstanding: instructions were clear and available in whatever variant of technology you were comfortable with. Our “Leads” and our “Sweeps” were attentive the whole drive; my group never lost anyone for the duration of the drive.
This may have been my first SUV drive, but it will certainly not be my last. I hear that I might even be able to taste some dirt in the future. n
ARTICLE BY FERN KULPREECHA
PHOTOS BY FERN KULPREECHA AND MATT NENNINGER
Soon after we met at the Saturday morning Portland Cars and Coffee on February 8, our group of Porsche pilots headed out to Sherwood to regroup at Langer’s Entertainment Center. The day was sleepy and cloudy and the roads were still wet. PCA members, however, gradually showed up wearing cheery smiles. I could feel the enthusiasm once those familiar faces appeared despite the wet, cool air Scott Dual, my favorite drive organizer, greeted everyone with a warm smile. After we signed the requisite waiver and listened to the safety briefing, we were ready to take off for a scenic drive down Chehalem Mountain and into the Willamette Valley. Our destination was the town of St. Paul, with one rest stop along the way at Dayton City Park. There were 36 cars joining in total, and not necessarily all Porsches. We were divided into three groups. Our well-planned, 83-mile route took us approximately two hours and thirty minutes from start to the finish at Harvester Taproom in St. Paul. Scott ran us through gentle hills of no more than 600 ft. of elevation, and they were very easy to traverse over the smooth pavement. It was promising to be an enjoyable drive all around! I was in the first group, acting as a good
navigator (at least I tried to be). All of us drove with confidence and great spirits through the winding mountain roads. Some elbow curves looked familiar and as beautiful as usual. There were no significant obstacles or traffic along the way, other than a “Gentle Giant” - that’s what I chose to call it - a slow-moving farm tractor with an extended trailer attached to its rear. The kind gentleman who maneuvered it, however, was helpfully getting out of our way as promptly as he could once our fast (but not furious) presence was noticed. Even though his trailer was swaying vigorously left and right in the process, he finally let us pass safely.
The short break at Dayton City Park was a nice relaxing ten-minute of friendly chats and restroom visits. Without wasting too much time, we were off to the second leg. I did not observe anyone in our group, neither the drivers nor the navigators, who looked bored or sluggish at this point. On the contrary, all of us were still smiling and laughing at one another as we were pressing on to our destination.
of this, unfortunately, as I made sure to discourage him from taking his eyes off the road.
The route was pleasant, scenic and captivating. As a navigator, I had a terrific time admiring the sceneries of both sides, which alternated from vast farmlands with cute baby goats and horses foraging, to the endless brownish grapevines of estates and famous vineyards, to the evergreen hills covered with the tall, faithful pine trees. My driver did not have much of the luxury of any
We arrived at Harvester Taproom before 11.30 a.m. which was perfect for us to still be able to order the breakfast off their menu. The place was spacious and inviting. The servers were attentive and polite, which was well appreciated. Their French Toast with scrambled eggs were delicious. If you are a cider fan like I am, you won’t be disappointed by their Blueberry Cider.
The lunch was fun-filled. Moreover, it’s always wonderful to meet the other like-minded members and share the interesting conversations and common passion among fast-car lovers. It was another perfect Saturday drive. I was grateful for everyone to make this happen.n
The day was sleepy and cloudy and the roads were still wet. PCA members, however, gradually showed up wearing cheery smiles.
BY GARY FELDMANN PHOTOS BY ANH LE AND JEFF GASPARITSCH
fter a damp start to the day the skies cleared up for some bright sunshine reflecting off of the Willamette River as club members filtered into Jarboe’s Grill in Canby for our monthly ORPCA Social hosted by Jeff & Liette Gasparitsch. We welcomed new members Ken and Cindy Madden and our wonderful sponsors from Matrix (Brittany, Bryan and Justin).
We had a good time in our own closed-off room with great food & drink as well as friendly service. Many thanks to our hosts Jeff & Liette as we really enjoyed coming back to Jarboe’s! n
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For Sale: 2016 Porsche Panamera GTS: This vehicle features the final iteration of the Porsche 4.8 Liter Naturally Aspirated V8 engine, delivering 440 HP / 384 lb ft torque, equipped with VarioCam Plus and Sport Exhaust. It was custom ordered from Porsche Beaverton Oregon by the original owner and has been meticulously cared for and exclusively serviced by Porsche Beaverton and Porsche Bend Oregon. The vehicle received service in April 2024. With only 9,571 ultra-low original miles, the car has always been garaged and has never been taken to the track. It includes $24,000 worth of options, an original window sticker, owner’s manuals, and two Porsche keys, with an original MSRP of $137,400. The car is Carrera White Metallic with a full Black and Carrera Red leather interior, 20” 911 Turbo wheels, instrument dials and sport chrono in white, Porsche dynamic chassis control (PDCC) incl. PTV Plus, Porsche active suspension management, and LED headlights in black with the Porsche dynamic light system. It also features 18-way adaptive power seats. Asking $59,500. Please contact Keith Hill at keithhill1@mac.com (7/24)
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For Sale: 1985 Porsche 944: I have inherited a 1985 944 Porsche from my son. It needs work, but is fixable. I’m told that it has a linkage issue, other than that most of the refurb would be cosmetic. It was driveable before the linkage broke. It has been garaged for a few years and comes with several extra parts. I am happy to answer any questions to the best of my ability. Priced at $3,000. Please contact Karen at batchelk7@gmail.com.(9/24)
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For Sale: Rare 1991 Porsche 928 S4: Only 1792 were Manufactured and only 263 were Imported into the USA. This 928 is equipped with a 5.0 liter V8 engine featuring a Motorsports Stage 1 Supercharger kit, aluminum engine mounts, and a custom stainless-steel X-pipe exhaust. Power is sent to the rear wheels through a 4 speed automatic transaxle. Excellent condition all Original Paint (Grand Prix White) and Interior (Supple Gray Leather). Options Include: Heated Left and Right Front Seats, Side Protection Moldings, Air Conditioning with Improved Efficiency (Rear Seat A/C), Electrical Slide Roof, CD Player (CD 2) with Radio, Removed Vehicle Type from Rear End, Over Ten Years of Records Including Last One Dated October 22, 2024, Original Porsche 928S Booklets, Entered in 2022 Forest Grove Concours d’Elegance. Located in Portland Oregon $39,000Contact: Doug Foster (503-701-6120 or dfoster@teleport.com) for more information(11/24)
For Sale: 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera S VIN # WP0AB2A99CS120539. Black leather Interior/ Guards Red Exterior Color. Low mileage; 14,060 miles. 3.8L H6 Gas FI DOHC 24V. 408 HP. Sports Spoiler (newly replaced). 20” Carrera S Wheels. New Michelin Cup 2 tires (minimal use). PDK Automatic. Rack and Pinion Steering/ Power steering. Coupe Body Style. Electric Slide Tilt. Mint Condition. Maintenance by Marque Motors in Portland, Oregon (records available upon request). Purchased from Kendall Porsche dealership in 2016; second owner. Always garaged. Highway Mileage 25 mpg / City 18 mpg. No accidents. Asking $78,000. Please contact Val King at valkingkelley@gmail.com (7/24)
For Sale: 2018 911 Turbo 991.2: Your local chance to own a 911 Turbo, before it goes for sale on BAT. This 2018, 991.2 Coupe with just 8300 miles is in showroom condition exactly as it came from the factory (no mods). All wheel drive, 4-wheel steering, 540 HP and loaded with magnificent features that make a 991.2 Turbo incredible in both luxury and performance. GT Silver Metallic with Black Accents and Interior. PPF on front facing surfaces and Ceramic coated in 2023. Clean Title in hand, No track time, No accidents, No dings or blemishes, Clean Carfax. Porsche CPO Warranty is transferable and good through January 2026. For questions or to schedule a time to see it, please call Mark at 503-887-5895 or email Smithmd59@hotmail.com $152,000.
For Sale: Brand New Rotors For a Porsche Boxster S (987) Front and Rear Discs (also fits other many other years). I sold my 2010 Boxster S and have an extra set of brand new rotors. First reasonable offer takes them. These definitely fit my 2010 Boxster, but also fit many other years. You can verify fit on Pelican Parts using the part numbers below. Porsche Brake Disc Front: Zimmermann Coat Z 460 1525 20, Part#: 996351-405-01-M359, $161.75 Porsche Brake Disc
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Wanted: Private Garage Space: Looking for a private garage space for 1 of my Porsches. Prefer a location that is in inner SE Portland. Please contact Andy Kappler at andy.kappler@gmail.com.(7/24)
Wanted: Boxster Spyder or Cayman R Forged Alloy Wheels… for a 2006 Cayman S. Front235/35ZR19. Rear-265/35ZR19. Please contact Phil Dollar at dollarphil58@gmail.com. (2/24)
For Sale: Tesla Wall Charger 48A @ 220V: Brand new Tesla Wall Charger. In unopened box. I got this by redeeming Tesla referral points that were about to expire. Already have one, so I don’t need it. Hard wired 48A @ 220V on 60A breaker. This is not the universal charger – other vehicles can be charged, with an adapter for the plug. Please check the Model Number 151708502-E for details. $300 Phone: 317-439-8004. Email: dantzig@illinois.edu (12/24)
FOR SALE: Harold Cleworth Porsche 911SC poster 36” x 24” from 1982. Framed and glazed. Poster is perfect, a few small scratches in metal frame, easily touched up.Covered and stored last 25 years. $75.00 firm.Peter Linsky 971-409-4508 Leave message
For Sale: Porsche 928 Workshop Manuals, Volumes 1-8: Porsche 928 Workshop Manuals, Volumes 1-8. Really good condition and ready top be put to use. $395 Aaron, 503-260-2179
TheAnzeiger Marketplace has a track record of sales and is a free service provided to members. We are now including your listings in the Classified section of the Club website as well. To submit, update or renew an ad, email classifieds@oregonpca.org. Ads will run for at least three issues and may be renewed upon request, space permitting. If your item sells prior to renewal, please notify us at classifieds@ oregonpca.org. Up to three photos may be submitted, and will be featured if space permits. Items offered for sale must be the personal property of the member; services are not eligible for advertising in Marketplace. Non-members may place classified ads for $15 per ad ($25 with photo), per issue and are subject to space availability. Make checks payable to Oregon Region PCA and mail to PO Box 281, Lake Oswego, OR 97034. n