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Autocross Volume 60, Issue 672 May 2019
TSD Rally West Virginia Grand Tour
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Member Support Do you know a Porsche Club member that could use a little sunshine? Please let us know. The Club has established a new Sunshine position. If you know a Club member who is ill, has a hospital stay, a family member has passed, or is facing some difficult or challenging times, we would like send a card to let them know the Club is thinking about them. Please contact Doug Ehmann at Sunshine@pcachs.org. Thanks!
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Inside This Month! The Porsche Patter is the official newsletter of the Chesapeake Region of the Porsche Club of America.
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Contributions to the Porsche Patter should be sent to the Editor at least one week preceding the month of publication in Microsoft Word format via email to editor@pcachs.org. Please send images in their original size. Co-Editors: Al Saxon, John Lewis, Larry Robinson Contributing Photographers: Lynda Sobus, Aniano Arao, Al Saxon, Bob Zach Contributing Writers: Bob Rassa, Aniano Arao, Steve Graham, Terrell Williams, Jim Hemig, Randy Richter
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The Porsche Patter is published monthly. Articles from members are welcomed and encouraged and should be sent electronically in Microsoft Word format to editor@pcachs.org at least 1 week before the end of the month preceding publication. The editor reserves the right to edit or reject all material submitted for publication, including advertisements, and the right to cancel advertisements at any time, for any reason, at the editor’s sole discretion. Statements appearing in the Porsche Patter are those of the contributing authors and do not constitute the opinions or policy of the Chesapeake Region, Porsche Club of America, its Board of Directors, or the editor of this newsletter. Unless otherwise reserved, permission is granted to reproduce material published, provided full credit is given to the author. The Chesapeake Region, Porsche Club of America, neither endorses any advertiser nor warrants any product or service.
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2019 Tour & Rally Schedule Get Ready to Join 13 PCA Chesapeake Events The The
Chesapeake Region’s Tour & Rally Committee has 13 events on the drawing board for 2019. Dates and events are subject to change. Registration for most events will open one to four weeks before their scheduled dates. Log on to your account at www.clubregistration.net. If our events don’t show up on your “dashboard,” click “Search for Events,” then “Find Event.” (Version 6, 04/23/2019) April 13 & 14 (1) Bedford Springs Tour, Reisterstown to PA, with guest tour master Ron Farb April 20 (2) Drive to Porsche Swap Meet in Hershey, from New Freedom, PA May 18 (3) TSD Rally School, with guest instructor Bob Rassa, Owings Mills (AM) May 18 (4) TSD Rally, with guest rally master Bob Rassa, Monkton (PM) May 31 to June 1 & 2 (5) West Virginia Grand Tour 2019, from Owings Mills to WV, 3 days July 6 (6) Southern Maryland Tour, after New Member Party, with guest tour master Eric Tipton Aug. 4 (7) Ice Cream Tour, with guest tour master Steve Graham Aug. 17 & 18 (8) Western Maryland Tour (Garrett County), 2 days (tentative) Sept. 15 (9) Eastern Shore Tour, with guest tour master Hank Lucas Oct. 5 (10) Chesapeake Challenge 50 Gimmick Rally, in Howard County Oct. 27 (11) Fall Colors Tour No. 1, North-Central Maryland Nov. 2 (12) Fall Colors Tour No. 2, Virginia Horse & Wine Country Dec. 8 (13) “Kindertime Toy Drive & Linda’s Legacy” Driving Tour, Baltimore County (tentative) Details about upcoming events are available at www.pcachs.org, in the Chesapeake Region’s Patter newsletter and at www.clubregistration.net. They are also disseminated regionwide via eBlast. To join our registry and receive notifications about our events, please send your request to tour@pcachs.org. -- Aniano Arao & Randy Moss Co-Chairs, Tour & Rally Committee
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Membership & Anniversaries
Dave Bergman
Arnold, MD
2012 911 Turbo, Black
Tristan Hinkley
Annapolis, MD
2002 911 Carrera 4, Seal Grey
Chris Howard
California, MD
2006 911 Carrera S, Black
Lance Hyatt
Owings, MD
2015 911 GT3 Carrera, White Metallic
Nurbek Ismailov
Baltimore, MD
2009 Cayenne, Marine Blue
Robert Johnson
Hanover, MD
1989 911 Carrera, Black
Justin Joyner
Grasonville, MD
2007 911 Carrera, Black
John Linde
Finksburg, MD
2016 Cayenne Diesel, Meteor Grey Metallic
Matt Morris & Michelle Hilera
Potomac, MD
2016 911 GT3
Michelle Petr
Columbia, MD
1955 356
John Rausch
Fort Meade, MD
2014 Cayman, Red
Bruce P. Serinis
Pasadena, MD
1986 911 Carrera, Black
Mark Smist
Kingsville, MD
2008 Cayman S, Forrest Metallic
Transfer In: 5 Abuzar Bokhari Ayaz Kagzi & Kulsom Ahmed-Kagzi (CTV) John H. & Brian MacCarron Michael A. & Susan Smith
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Transfer Out: 1 Kenneth Scope
Transfer From: Blue Ridge (BRI) Transfer From: Connecticut Valley Transfer From: Potomac (POT) Transfer From: Everglades (EGS) Transfer To: Gold Coast (GCT)
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PCA CHS Board
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Porsche of Towson
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President's Message Spring is really here, as the trees are leafing-out and the Porsches are on the road and participating in our numerous events. Autocross: How did you like the Autocross School for your introduction to our Autocross program on April 6th, which was then followed up with “hands-on” driving on an actual course? Brad, Greg and Meilyng wanted to be sure each person received proper trailing in a classroom environment followed by a safe on-track experience. How did they do? From what I’ve been told, they were outstanding! Thank you Greg, Brad and Meilyng for your outstanding effort! The three of you take pride in what you do for the club and your professionalism is respected by the members. Again, thanks. Tour: Ron Farb was our “Guest Tourmeister” for our first Tour on April 13th. This Tour was our first of many scheduled this year for your driving pleasure. Although this is was the first of our driving Tours, the magic will continue in the many months to follow where Aniano Arao and Randy Moss will take us to West Virginia, Western Maryland, the Eastern Shore and that’s just three of the thirteen Tours they have planned as driving adventures is their middle name. So, sign up and come along for the next of many Tours this season and be marveled at the breathtaking landscapes and vistas that await you.
Porsche Swap Meet: Although the day started out with the remnants Friday night’s rain storm, the drizzle abated and the sun broke through to provide a bright and sunny afternoon for those attending the annual Hershey Porsche Swap Meet on April 20th. At 7:00am the New Freedom Restaurant & Coffee Shop hosted our gathering for a hearty breakfast followed at 8:00am for the traditional spirited group caravan drive to Hershey, PA. Upon arrival in Hershey, the many volunteers from our sister Central Pennsylvania Region greeted and directed us to the Porsche-only parking area. If you happened to notice most Porsche owners parked their cars next to the same model cars making for some very interesting groups of GT3s, 928s, 944s and early and late model 911s. Not to be outdone, there were groups of Cayennes and Macans to be seen also!
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President's Message (cont’d) Volunteer Appreciation Party: Once a year we pay tribute to our Region’s volunteers by inviting them to attend, along with their spouse or a guest, to a local restaurant to enjoy a great meal at the expense of the Chesapeake Region. This year’s Volunteer Appreciation Party was held at a Region’s favorite restaurant – Houlihan’s at 8240 Gateway Overlook Drive, Elkridge, MD 21075. Houlihan’s has a private room where we all gathered at two very long tables to enjoy each other’s company and whatever we wished to eat off the menu. My Kansas City strip steak was wonderful and the appetizer of fried calamari that shared with Arlene was also delicious. Autocross No. 2: Now that it’s May, we really get into the swing of things with multiple Region events happening throughout the month. First up is the 2nd Autocross event of the season on May 4th at Prince George’s County Stadium, Bowie, MD. Here’s the link to the Volunteer Appreciation Party participants nd www.MotorsportReg.com website for the 2 Autocross event, so please register online and enjoy yourself with Region friends (https://www.motorsportreg.com/events/2019-chesapeake-autocross-2-princegeorges-stadium-bowie-pca-323410) Concours: The very next day, May 5th, is the annual 36th Deutsche Marque Concours at Nottaway Park in Vienna, Virginia. Here’s the website link for you to read more about this event (http://www.dmconcours.com/). Here’s what they have to say about this event: “This year will represent the 35th time that we have gathered with the National Capital Chapter of the BMW Car Club of America (BMWCCA), the Greater Washington Section of the Mercedes-Benz Club of America (MBCA), and the Potomac Region of the Porsche Club of America (PCA) for this terrific show.” New Member Party: On May 11th we will hold the second New Member Party (NMP), of the year and this time we will gather at Porsche Silver Spring (3141 Automobile Blvd, Silver Spring, MD 20904). So if you are a New Member and you have not attended a NMP within the last two years, please come out and meet your fellow club members and Committee Chairs. Every attending New Member will receive a “Goodie Bag” compliments of the Chesapeake Region. PCACHS Board Meeting: On the third Wednesday of every other month your PCACHS Board Members meet to discuss the business of the club. On May 15th at 6:00pm we will gather at 12 Music Fair Road, Owings Mills, MD 21117 to hold an important vote, wherein we will be voting on updating and replacing our existing Bylaws. A description of the Bylaw request to vote is shown below for your review and use. Dear Chesapeake Members: Over the past year the Chesapeake Region Executive Committee worked with the
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President’s Message (cont’d) PCA National Policy Committee to update and revise our existing Bylaws for conformance with PCA National’s recommendations. At the March 20th Chesapeake Region Board Meeting, the revised Bylaws were approved for member-wide review and comment. The revised Bylaws will be available to all Chesapeake Region members for a required thirty-day review period on our website. During this period, each member is requested to review and submit their comments to the Secretary for compilation and subsequent review and disposition by the Executive Committee. Bylaws link: https://pcachs.org/revised-chspca-bylaws/ Thirty-day review period: Commences @ Noon on April 11th and concludes @ Noon May 12th Submit Comments to: secretary@pcachs.org Vote: At the May 15th Board Meeting, all attendees will be asked to vote for adoption of the revised Bylaws, so please come out to the Board Meeting and cast your vote. Location: 12 Music Fair Rd, Owings Mills, MD 21117 Many Thanks – Michael President Tour and Rally School & Rally: “For the third year in a row, PCA Chesapeake will hold a Tour & Rally School. In 2017, the emphasis was on gimmick rallies. In 2018, driving tours and various kinds of road rallies were covered. This year, the focus will be on a competitive event called Time, Speed and Distance (TSD) Rally. Longtime PCA member and club historian Bob Rassa will be our guest instructor and rally master.” Please use the following link to read about this important event put on by our Tour Committee and Bob Rassa, Historian (https://pcachs.org/tsd-rally-school-tsd-rally/), and please register at https://clubregistration.net/. West Virginia Grand Tour: Do you remember hearing about the wonderful time members had driving the mountains of West Virginia! Well here is your chance to make and tell your own stories as the Tour Committee will take you away from the city and the area for an enjoyable 3-day Tour and driving event to hills and mountains of West Virginia on May 31st through June 2nd. Similar to the Tour and Rally School, please use the following link to register for this fun filled Touring event that is the only 3-day Tour of the year (https://clubregistration.net/).
As always, please keep in touch by emailing me at president@pcachs.org and include your ideas, comments and questions. I look forward to seeing you soon, and have many fun and safe drives in 2019!
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Chesapeake Challenge For over 40 years, Chesapeake Region has invited its members and friends to celebrate the annual Chesapeake Challenge – the oldest running multi-event weekend in PCA history. The first Chesapeake Challenge was held August 2-4, 1968 at the Holiday Inn on Loch Raven Blvd. in Towson, with the Concours d’Elegance staged on the front lawn of Goucher College. The two Porsche dealers in the area at the time, Knowlton “Pappy” Long’s Stuttgart Imports and Charles Gillet’s 40 West Motors, donated the trophies. Pappy passed away right after the 3rd Challenge, and the 1st Overall Award was designated in his honor thereafter.
The Challenge became quickly popular among Mid Atlantic owners, and attendance grew to well over a hundred cars in the ensuing years. The Challenge has moved around Maryland throughout its history. Cumberland, Havre de Grace, Annapolis, Timonium, and Columbia are among the locations that have hosted the Challenge. The event has been held in the spring, summer, and fall, and in the beginning, included a full concours, TSD rally, and autocross. We have kept the concours, added a people’s choice car show, swapped out the TSD rally for a gimmick rally, and dropped the autocross for a tech quiz. One of the great traditions of the Challenge is in commemorative license plates. Many Porsche Club members have collected these plates and proudly display them on their garage walls. From 1968-2008, the event was held as a three day event held from Friday over Saturday, with the autocross being held on Sunday morning. In 2009, the club changed the format to three events in one day. In the weeks leading up to the Challenge, not a Q-tip or cotton ball can be found on store shelves as participants pre: pare for the Concours or the People’s Choice Car Show. Then it’s on to the Gimmick Rally. There is no better way to spend a relaxing afternoon! After participants return from the Rally, they show off their Porsche knowledge with a Tech Bingo or perhaps a “Porsches in the Movies” type quiz. The participant with the highest combined scores for the three events is awarded the coveted Lufthansa (Knowlton P. Long Award) trophy. The task of finding the perfect venue and pulling everything together is in the hands of the Chesapeake Challenge Chairperson. Hats off to those who have done this job so well for forty years! This year the Chesapeake Challenge celebrates its 50th Anniversary and this year we celebrate our history. Our Chesapeake Challenge Chairs, Minta Miller and Joan Wood, are working hard to bring back some Blasts from the Past!
SAVE THE DATE!
October 5, 2019 Photos: Lynda Sobus Logo: Minta Miller and Joan Wood
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History Channel PCA-Style A monthly feature depicting some highlights from past years, 50, 40, 30, 25 years ago Bob Rassa—Club Historian
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The Lighter Side
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WV Grand Tour PCA-CHS 2019 Tour & Rally Event No. 5 – May 31st to June 2nd What made the 2017 and 2018 editions of our West Virginia Grand Tour grand? The nearly 1,000 miles some participants drove to join the fun, the fabulous roads we relished for 3 days, and the unforgettable visit to the Greenbrier Resort.
This year, our premier tour will be doubly grand, with trips not only to the legendary Greenbrier in West Virginia, above, but also to the historic Homestead Resort in Virginia, below, where we will dine.
To make this year’s grand tour even more delightful than ever, we will add new twisty roads and fresh scenic routes, and we will stay for two nights at a different venue that has more amenities and activities to offer – the Snowshoe Mountain Resort. We will conclude the tour with a return visit to Chuck Goldsborough’s historic Annamede Mansion for another memorable barbecue party.
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Many 2017 and 2018 tour participants have been telling us for weeks that they are looking forward to signing up again. We are happy to announce that they and other PCA members will be able to do that starting on May 4th. FOR MORE INFORMATION About the Snowshoe Mountain Resort, visit https://www.snowshoemtn.com/, about the Omni Homestead Resort, visit https://www.omnihotels.com/hotels/homestead-virginia , and about The Greenbrier, visit http://www.greenbrier.com/ . ACTIVITIES AND AMENITIES AVAILABLE AT SNOWSHOE Dining and Shopping in a resort village setting, Disc Golf, Swimming, Yoga, Clay Shooting, Lake Activities, The Spa at Snowshoe, Adventure Dining, Off-Road ATV Adventure Tours, Horse Rides, Geocache Hunting, Guided Fly Fishing, Backcountry Hiking, Camp Wildcat for Kids, Raven Golf Club, Snowshoe Bike Park, Hare Racer Zipline, Scenic Chair-Lift Rides, Segway Tours, and visits to area attractions such as the Cass Scenic Railroad and the Green Bank Radio Telescope. GATHERING PLACE on May 31st, at 8 AM Collectors Car Corral, 10 Music Fair Road, Owings Mills, MD 21117. Tour documents will be distributed via email though ClubRegistration.net by May 30th.
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REGISTRATION AND ROOM RESERVATIONS The registration window for the Tour & Rally Committee’s premier event will open on May 4 th at www.clubregistration.net. A $35 per person registration fee will be charged. The fee will cover the cost of materials, tour preparation and the barbecue lunch on the tour’s last day. Participants will be responsible for their own room reservations, resort activities and resort meals. Our discounted group rates at Snowshoe Mountain Resort’s Allegheny Springs start from $146.75 per night, plus taxes and fees. A special booking code will be provided upon registration for the tour. It must be used to obtain our group rates for the various types of accommodations. Snowshoe’s toll-free number is 1-877-441-4386. QUESTIONS Send questions to tour@pcachs.org, with these words in the subject field: “WV Grand Tour.” (Resort photos courtesy of The Greenbrier, The Omni Homestead & Snowshoe Mountain Resort.)
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Bedford Springs Tour Recap
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Article by Ron Farb Photos by Ron Farb and Aniano Arao
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Planning a Tour
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Gunther Werks’ Remastered 911 View Photos of the Gunther Werks' Remastered 1995 Porsche 911 Jessica Lynn Walker
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Ab Tiedemann: Celebration of Life Ab Tiedemann's Celebration of Life was held on Satur- Porsche Club of America, being an active member for day, April 6, 2019 at the National Lacrosse Hall of 58 years. Fame Museum in Hunt Valley, Maryland.. with over Ab, aka among long-time Porschephiles as, 'The Her100 family, friends, business colleagues, legendary mit,' was universally recognized for his unique canlacrosse team members from the 1967 U.S. National dor, generosity, extraordinary engineering ability, and Team, members of the 356 Registry and Potomac 356 Owners Group; and PCAers from the Chesapeake and Potomac Regions attending. Ten 356 and 911 Porsches were displayed outside the impressive facility in tribute to Ab 356 and 911 Porsches at the US Lacrosse Museum, Hunt Valley, MD Tiedemann. Albert Frank Tiedemann, Jr. passed away suddenly on January 8, 2019 at the age of 81. He is survived by his beloved wife of 63 years, Helen; along with cherished daughters, Kim, Michele, Cheri, and Melanie, 13 Grandchildren and 11 Greatgrand children. Ab held memberships with the US Lacrosse Association, the Mt. Washington Lacrosse Club, the University of Maryland Alumni, the Porsche 356 Registry, and was a co-founder of the Chesapeake Region of the
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his expert 356 knowledge of the Marque. His treasured hobby was providing engineering services through his own personal business, Afterwerke. Ab's initial interest in Porsches grew from a friendship with an engineering professor at the University of Maryland. Ab later purchased a used 356A coupe and then attended Porsche events in the Washington, D.C. area. In 1961, he became a charter member of the newly formed Chesapeake Region of the PCA in Baltimore, and President in 1963. Ab and Helen attended the 8th PCA Porsche Parade and won the 1st Overall Max Hoffman Cup. Ab also was a CHS President, a Chesapeake Challenge Chairperson in 1976, a Porsche Patter Editor in 1977, and a Chesapeake Challenge Concurs Chair, Chief Judge and participant over many decades. Ab was a crew member for Bruce "King Carrera" Jennings' Racing Team during Bruce's early National Championship years. Ab also continued to compete in the annual multi-regional Chesapeake Challenge events with his faithful 356A 'Gray Mare' coupe, his 356C 12 volt coupe, and later with his re-
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Ab Tiedemann (cont’d) stored 'outlaw' 356A Speedster. As a highly renowned engineer, retired from the AAI Corporation in Cockeysville, MD., Ab also applied his professional ability to redesign Porsche parts and tools -- something he really enjoyed. He was wellrespected for his superb knowledge of Porsche engines and concours detail. Ab redesigned and manufactured many Porsche Factory tools for a more efficient use in maintaining and servicing a Porsche. The late Porsche 4-cam mechanic, Heinz Werner Bade described Ab as a great friend...and having a relationship based on mutual respect for the knowledge that both possessed about the Porsche Marque. Heinz referred to Ab PCAer Frank Shap talks about Tiedemann as "a thinkhis long friendship with Ab. ing man's engineer." (with Helen Tiedemann) At the Celebration, Frank and Steve Shap, who met Ab in the late 1950's at Chesapeake Sports Car Club events, shared personal stories how Ab -- who was a complex and persistent guy -- did things 'Ab's way.' Others who grew up with him, played and competed against him in lacrosse, and participated with him in Porsche-related concours and autocross events -- all praised Ab as a highly respected role model. A legendary Mt. Washington Lacrosse Team member, Gene Fusting, said that "Abbie was unassuming, but an extremely competitive athlete on the playing field...who would knock your head off -- if given the chance." A consulting colleague, Joe Montelbano, recalled, "Ab Tiedemann was "the best mechanical engineer that I ever worked with at any corpora-
tion...bar none, with no exception...others couldn't hold a candle to Ab....he was a great man." Among those longtime members of the 356 Registry 8th Annual PCA Parade...Ab and and the CHS ReHelen and 356A Coupe... win 1st gion of the PorOverall Max Hoffman Cup sche Club of America who spoke about their relationship with Ab were: Bud Currey, John Harvey, Chip Reichhart, Frank Shap, and Lee Raskin, who also read a personal tribute to Ab by Steve Shap; while dozens of other Porschephiles from the surrounding Baltimore and Washington, D.C. region listened and applauded each speaker. Other long-standing CHS members attending were: Former President, Laurie Tarsia and Bruce Tarsia, Ted and Beth Goodwin, Dave Czarnecki, Ralph Simmers, John Ballard, Ralph Peter's son, and others. In recent years, Ab was a fixture at the Annual Hershey and Ski Roundtop (PA) Swap Meets...always engaged in animated conversations, while displaying his new and improved re-designed Porsche tools and parts. At this year's Hershey...Ab Tiedemann would be sadly missed....but his wit, humor and spirit most Former CHS President Laurie Tarsia and Bruce Tarsia definitely lives on!
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New Member Party 20th—New Party HelloMember and Welcome Chesapeake Region PCA New Members!! This party is to recognize and welcome all New Members to PCA and/or Chesapeake Region. New Members are anyone who is new to the club in the last 2 years and has yet to attend one of these fabulous and social events. There will be breakfast type refreshments complimentary of our proud sponsor Porsche of Towson. New Members will get Welcome Swag Bags filled with great PCA and Chesapeake Region goodies. We will have people to answer questions and help you gauge your interests within the club: •
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Also, we will raffle off some fabulous door prizes and offer discounts on Chesapeake Region Name Badges ordered at the party. Who: Everybody (All Members) What: New Member Welcoming Party When: Saturday May 11, 2019 9:00-11:00 AM Where: Porsche Silver Spring 3141 Automobile Blvd Silver Spring, MD 20904 Why: To meet New Members and for them to meet some of the Coolest Porsche People AROUND!!! How: Driving your Porsche
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Want to get to know this crazy bunch of characters? Well, we want to meet you too!
Not a New Member? Then please come and out and help us welcome those who are!! We could use all the help we can get. Let's show our Newest Members a good time and how awesome it is to be a member of the coolest and most fun Region in PCA!!
REGISTRATION: NOW OPEN!!!! Register at www.clubregistration.net or RSVP to New Member Party via email (membership@pcachs.org)
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Porsche Annapolis
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Porsche In The News
Federal authorities have arrested the former executive at a South Florida Porsche dealership who disappeared in September after customers say he bilked them out of millions of dollars in deposits for 911 GT supercars that they never received. U.S. marshals on Tuesday arrested Shiraaz Sookralli, 44, the former vice president of marketing for Champion Porsche in Pompano Beach, Florida, the top-selling Porsche dealer in the U.S. He'll likely face charges of mail and wire fraud and money laundering when he's arraigned April 16. See the full story HERE
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Porsche In The News
Hamburg's Morgenpost reported Friday the 31-year-old driver was stopped in the northern city last week and told his Porsche Panamera, sporting a reflective gold foil finish, might blind other drivers and was a danger. He was told to remove the foil and re-register the car, but police say he continued to drive it. The driver was stopped again Wednesday and police took his keys, papers and license plate, before the vehicle was towed to a garage. He was fined an unspecified amount and will have to remove the foil to make the car street legal again. See the full story HERE
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Porsche In The News
Of the multitude of Porsche 911 body styles and variants, the Targa has one of the longest histories. Originally created in 1967 because Porsche thought the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) was going to ban convertibles, the Targa featured a removable roof panel, a stainless-steel roll bar, and either a removable plastic rear window or, later as an option, a fixed glass one.
Ever since the four-cylinder Porsche 718 Cayman and Boxster came on the scene in early 2016, Porsche enthusiasts have been buzzing over what the inevitable GT4 version would be like. Will it get a flat-six? Will it come as a manual? Will it be as good as its spectacular predecessor? While we've yet to hear anything official in regards to those questions, a recent spy video of what looks to be a 718 Cayman GT4 test mule is giving us hints of what to expect. The Full Story Here
Porsche is mulling the idea of hybrid or plug-in hybrid 718 Caymans and Boxsters in the next generation. Actually, the company has been mulling the idea for a while now, with a few prototypes built, but it's waiting to see what technology holds in the next half-decade.
“We have prototypes of the 718 running in electric now, and a hybrid prototype is being built,” Porsche chairman Oliver Blume told Autocar. “If you look to the next generation of those cars, it is possible, although it is not yet clear whether it would be plug-in hybrid or hybrid.” See the full story HERE
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Racing News Upcoming Races • • • • • • • • •
May 3-5: Acura Sports Car Challenge at Mid-Ohio [WT] May 3-5: Carrera Cup Deutschland—Hockenheimring May 4: WEC—6 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps May 17-19: Carrera Cup Deutschland—Masters Most May 31-Jun 1: Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix [WT] Jun 7-9: Carrera Cup Deutschland Jun 14-16: Carrera Cup Britain—Croft Jun 27-30: Porsche GT3 Cup—Watkins Glen Jun 28-30: Carrera Cup Britain—Oulton Park
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Porsche’s motorsport year 2019. A look ahead Porsche North America Racing WeatherTech SportsCar Championship Schedule (IMSA) Porsche GT3 Cup Schedule World Endurance Championship (FIAWEC)
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Porsche wins Long Beach
@PorscheNARacing @PorscheRaces
Rumor Mill Is Porsche Eying Indycar Effort? AutoWeek
Porsche 911 RSR Wins Long Beach IMSA Race
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Question of the Week Can a modern 911 GT2 RS (driven by Neel Jani, with commentary by James May) outrun a 917 (driven by Richard Attwood)? Watch to find out [Source: The Grand Tour]
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What is a TSD Rally anyway?
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What is a TSD Rally anyway? (cont’d)
The Author’s Navigational Computer
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What is a TSD Rally anyway? (cont’d)
A TimeWise TSD Rally Computer
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TSD Rally School & TSD Rally PCA-CHS 2019 Tour & Rally Event Nos. 3 & 4 – May 18
For the third year in a row, PCA Chesapeake will hold a Tour & Rally School, all in ONE DAY. In 2017, the emphasis was on gimmick rallies. In 2018, driving tours and various kinds of rallies were covered. This year, the focus will be on a competitive event called Time, Speed and Distance (TSD) Rally. Longtime PCA member and club historian Bob Rassa will be our guest instructor and rally master. WHAT IS A TSD RALLY ALL ABOUT? Porsche Parade organizers describe it this way: “A TSD Rally starts with a set of instructions specifying a route to travel and the speed at which to travel. The Rally is done in teams of two, with a driver and a navigator. The goal of the Rally is to drive the route at the correct speed and arrive at each checkpoint on time. If you drive too fast and arrive at a checkpoint early, points are deducted. Similarly, if you drive too slowly and arrive at a checkpoint late, points are deducted.” A TSD Rally, generally, is more demanding than a gimmick rally, but just as much fun and potentially more satisfying. Yes, it is a test that can stress a marriage or a friendship. But it can also strengthen and spice up a relationship. To make it constructive rather than destructive, and enjoyable rather than infuriating, participants should not take it too seriously. Competitors just need to remember that their marriage or friendship is more important than this game. Each car will be “equipped” with this reminder. School attendees will not only learn about participating in a TSD rally but will have the OPTION of putting their lessons into practice in an actual one. Bob has put together an exhilarating route made up of delightful scenic roads that twist and turn through lovely parts of Harford and Baltimore counties. The afternoon rally will be optional, gentle and low-stress. School attendees don’t have to decide whether to join until after the classroom sessions and lunch catered by Mission BBQ. They could take part either as competitors or as checkpoint crew members.
SCHOOL CURRICULUM ● An introduction to TSD Rallies, including tips on how to safeguard a marriage or friendship ● General Instructions, a primer ● Route Instructions, a nuts-and-bolts explanation
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TSD Rally School & TSD Rally (cont’d)
● Scoring, a brief explanation ● Checkpoint Crew Training, for volunteers WHAT, WHERE, WHEN
● TSD RALLY SCHOOL: May 18, Saturday AM. Sponsored by CPR Classic East and Collectors Car Corral ● TSD Rally School Venue: Collectors Car Corral, 10 Music Fair Rd, Owings Mills, MD 21117 ● When: 8:30 to 11:00 AM, starting with coffee & donuts, followed by lunch catered by Mission BBQ
● ONE-LANE BRIDGE TSD RALLY: Same day, PM. Sponsored by Porsche restorer CPR Classic East ● TSD Rally Course: In Harford and Baltimore counties, MD ● When: 1:00 to 4:00 PM. We will all drive together to the starting point after lunch. ● Starting Point: Private address to be mailed to registrants. It was once a garage crawl destination. ● Car Collection Tour: Those who get there early may tour a PCA member’s car collection. ● Drivers’ meeting: 1:00 PM ● Departure of 1st car: 1:15 PM; cars to be launched one-minute apart ● Length of rally route: About 40 miles, with checkpoints and pit stop ● Finish line, snack & awards: 3:30 to 5 PM, somewhere in the Monkton area, MD REGISTRATION ● Sign up for the TSD Rally School at www.clubregistration.net from 1 PM April 10 through 1 PM May 12. The registration fee per person is $15, which will cover the school, rally and Mission BBQ lunch. ● Participation in the TSD Rally and Checkpoint Crew Training will be optional. ● General instructions, other details and updates will be sent via e-mail through ClubRegistration.net. QUESTIONS
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Hershey Swapmeet Photos
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BYLAWS NOTIFICATION
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Public Service Announcements Maryland Real ID—New Drivers License Requirements If you haven’t already visited the MVA to secure a Real ID, the clock is running to meet a federal law. “Please plan ahead,” said MVA administrator, Chrissy Nizer. “The deadline is October 2020 but we don’t want our customers to wait ’till then.” By 2020, older Maryland licenses will no longer exist. The new ones will look different but even if you have one now it won’t be a Real ID until conditions are met.
“What that is, is four documents that you need to bring to your local MDOT MVA branch office,” said Nizer. “Those are proof of age and identity.” Meaning that, along with either a birth certificate or passport, you must also bring a social security card, a driver’s license, and proof of Maryland Residency, like a utility bill or a bank statement. http://www.mva.maryland.gov/realid/index.htm
**AVOID I-895** MAJOR ROADWORK ON I-895 IN BALTIMORE The Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) warned motorists today to avoid I-895 and the Baltimore Harbor Tunnel due to major construction and traffic impacts beginning this month. Two-way traffic will operate on I-895 for two years starting Nov. 27. Motorists should use I-695/Key Bridge and I-95/Fort McHenry Tunnel as alternate routes. The work is part of the MDTA’s $189 million I-895 Bridge Project, announced on
Dec. 21, 2017, to replace the 60-year-old bridge north of the Harbor Tunnel. “To avoid sitting in traffic, motorists should plan on using I-695 or I-95 as alternate routes,” said Maryland Department of Transportation Secretary and MDTA Chairman Pete K. Rahn. On Nov. 27, northbound I-895 will close completely for one year from the north side of the Baltimore Harbor Tunnel to the Boston/O’Donnell Street exit ramp (Exit 11).
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Two-way traffic – one lane in each direction – will operate on southbound I-895. The I-895/Holabird Avenue exit ramp (Exit 10) will close completely during this time. Additionally, the northbound bore of the Harbor Tunnel will close 24/7 for 60 days in spring 2019 with twoway traffic operating in the southbound bore. Northbound I-895 and the Holabird Avenue exit ramp will reopen to traffic in spring 2020.
If you know of information that you think our members would benefit from, please bring it to the attention of the Editors at editor@pcachs.org.
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FYI New Tech Library Online! Visit our new library at http://pcachs.org/tech-library/
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For Sale
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For Sale
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Name and Car Badges! Now you can obtain your Chesapeake Region Name Badge! Go to www.pcachs.org and use the “GOODIE STORE” menu from the main page. Click the button and complete the order form page. The Name Badge cost is $25, inclusive of handling and shipping.
This is your opportunity to purchase a heavy “gold- plated” Chesapeake Region metal car badge. Each metal car badge comes complete with stainless steel slotted retaining plate, screws, washers and nuts to mount it through your car grille or separate mounting plate. You can order right now! The cost per metal car badge is $30 or two for $50, inclusive of handling and shipping.
Here’s how you order your metal car badge: Go to www.pcachs.org and use the “GOODIE STORE” menu from the main page. Click the button and complete the order form page and make your payment by check or Pay- Pal. 51
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PCA Jackets! If you want one of these killer jackets, please remit $80 to our Treasurer, Lynda Sobus via check or PayPal. If by check, send your check to Treasurer P.O. Box 767 Havre deGrace, MD 21078. If by PayPal, send it to: treasurer@pcachs.org from the PayPal.com website.
In addition to your payment, complete the online order form at www.pcachs.org and indicate: a.) Color, b.) Style (male or female), and c.) Size from the Sizing Chart on the following pages.
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Order your PCA Embroidered Jacket!
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PCA Jackets!
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PCA License Plates Chesapeake Region coordinates PCA Organizational Maryland License Plates issued through the Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA). The license plate program promotes the visibility and camaraderie of PCA and serves as a fund raiser for Chesapeake Region events. The total cost for the PCA license plates is $35, which includes the $25 MVA fee and a $10 Chesapeake PCA fee. If you would like to obtain the PCA License Plate(s), complete the information sheet available on our website: http://pcachs.org/pca-maryland-license-plate Once we receive your Information Sheet, we will mail you the MVA ApplicationCertification form for Organizational License Plates. The MVA form is a two-part State form, which requires the owner and any co-owner’s signatures. Please complete the MVA Application form and mail the form along with your checks to the address below. Make your $25 check payable to MVA. Please enclose a separate $10 check payable to Chesapeake RegionPCA to cover a one time fund raising fee. PCA License Plate Coordinators PO Box 8144 Elkridge, Maryland 21075-8144 Important: Do not mail the MVA form and checks directly to MVA. Requirements: You must be a PCA Member and the car must be registered in Maryland. The PCA Plates are not limited to Porsches. You can apply for PCA plates for all your cars registered in Maryland!
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PCA Juniors
What is the PCA Juniors program? ✓ PCA Juniors is a program for Porsche enthusiasts under age 18. ✓ Participants must be registered by an active PCA member. ✓ It’s not just the cars… and now it’s not just the grown-ups! ✓ With our new PCA Juniors program, PCA is about the kids too!
The PCA Juniors program has been created so kids can enjoy PCA events, learn about Porsches and build the enthusiasm that runs through all of the Porsche Club of America.
Who is eligible? Any child under age 18 who is registered by a current PCA member can participate in the program. (Note: This is not a PCA Membership.)
What will the child receive?
PCA Juniors will receive a welcome package that includes an age-appropriate gift and PCA Juniors ID badge. We look forward to developing the program and its features over time.
What does it cost to register? It’s FREE! Participants must be registered by an active PCA member, and there is no cost to join!
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Bedford Springs Tour Gallery
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Bedford Springs Tour Gallery
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Bedford Springs Tour Gallery
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