Chesapeake Region Patter September 2018 by pcachs

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Keystone State Jaunt Cactoctin Mountain Summer Tour Volume 58, Issue 664

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September 2018

Parade

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Events Calendar Month

Day

Event

September

First Fruits Farm Harvest

PCA Open House

Columbia, MD

Chesapeake Challenge #49

MD Yacht Club

Collector’s Car Corral

Board Meeting Autocross #6 (Rumble at Ripken) Tech Session/Dinner

Oktoberfest Tour

6 7 17

Tech Session Driving Tour Social???

Driving Tour

27 27 3 10 17 18

Autocross #7 Driving Tour Driving Tour New Member Party??? Training TSD Rally

October

November

Time

Venue

Ripken Stadium Westminster Peoples Choice Car Show and German Buffet Luncheon Porsche of Annapolis Eastern Shore “356 Registry Concours” in Ocean City NJ Lincoln Tech, Columbia Horse Country Fall Colors Tour Suburban Fall Colors Tour Porsche of Towson TSD Checkpoint Crew Training

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2018 Tour & Rally Schedule

Get Ready to Join PCA Chesapeake’s 19 Car Rallies and Driving Tours This Year The Chesapeake Region’s Tour & Rally Committee has 19 events on the calendar for 2018. We are pleased to present here an overview of all the fun we have in store for you. Dates and events are subject to change. Registration for most events will open about one month before their scheduled dates. Log on to your account at www.clubregistration.net and click “Search for Events”, then “Find Event.” Events in bold will be spearheaded by guest tour and rally masters. (08/29/2018) March 17 April 21 May 12 May 26 June 1 – 3 June 9 July 14 Aug. 12 Aug. 26 Sept. 15 Sept. 29 Oct. 7 Oct. 20 Oct. 27 Nov. 3 Nov. 17 Nov. 17 Nov. 18 Dec. 9

(1) Tour & Rally School and Driving Tour, Collectors Car Corral, Baltimore County (2) Porsche Swap Meet Tour, from New Freedom to Hershey, PA (3) Garage Crawl in Baltimore County, jointly with Tech Committee (4) Memorial Day Weekend Gimmick Rally in Howard County, with Jim Kinnear (5) West Virginia Grand Tour 2018, from Owings Mills to WV (6) Tour to Celebrate Porsche’s 70 Years, jointly with Tech Comm. and Porsche of Towson (7) Ice Cream Tour in Baltimore County, with Steve Graham (8) Keystone State Summer Tour, in Baltimore County and Pennsylvania’s York County (9) Catoctin Mountain Summer Tour, in Baltimore, Carroll and Frederick Counties (10) Chesapeake Challenge 49 Gimmick Rally, in Anne Arundel County (11) Oktoberfest Tour, Car Show & Lunch, jointly with Concours Committee (12) Eastern Shore Tour to Hooper’s Island, with Tom Divilio (Oct. 6 tour canceled) (13) Driving Tour to “356 Registry Concours” in Ocean City, NJ, from Hunt Valley (14) Horse Country Fall Colors Tour through Baltimore, Carroll and York Counties (15) Suburban Fall Colors Tour in Baltimore, Carroll, Howard and Frederick Counties (16) AM: TSD Checkpoint Crew Training, with Bob Rassa (17) PM: TSD Rally School, with Bob Rassa (18) TSD Rally, with Bob Rassa (19) “Kindertime Toy Drive & Linda’s Legacy” Driving Tour, jointly with other committees

Details about the 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 e-Blast. To receive notifications about our events via e-mail, join our Tour & Rally Registry by sending a message to tour@pcachs.org indicating your interest in joining the registry. -- Aniano Arao & Randy Moss 3

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Inside This Month! The Porsche Patter is the official newsletter of the Chesapeake Region of the Porsche Club of America. 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.

Club Information Events Calendar ............................ Editor Tour and Rally Schedule.. ...... Aniano Arao PCACHS Board Member Directory .... Editor Membership & Anniversaries ... Minta Miller

Monthly Features President’s Message .......... Michael Murphy

Please send images in their original size.

Ron’s Ramblings ........................ Ron Farb

Co-Editors: Al Saxon, Ron Farb Contributing Photographers: Lynda Sobus, Aniano Arao, Al Saxon, Bob Zach, Eric Tipton Contributing Writers: Bob Rassa, Aniano Arao, Steve Graham, Terrell Williams, Ron Farb, Al Saxon, Brad Martinez

Porsche in the News ....................... Editor

History Channel PCA-Style ........ Bob Rassa 22

Guest Articles Porsche Parade 2018 .. ....... Randy Richter AutoX—Behind the Scenes .. Brad Martinez

Upcoming Events

Advertising: For questions about advertising rates and placement in the Porsche Patter, please contact Editors @ editor@pcachs.org.

CC49 .. .............Minta Miller, Jay Plummer

Letters to the Editor are welcomed. They should be brief and may be edited for length. Please include PCA membership number and contact telephone number for verification.

The Gathering of the Faithfull ..John Truban

Unless otherwise reserved, permission is granted to reproduce material published, provided full credit is given to the Porsche Patter and to the respective author. To subscribe, join the Porsche Club of America. Details at www.pca.org. The Porsche Patter is published monthly by the Chesapeake Region, Porsche Club of America. Subscription is limited to members of the Chesapeake Region, Porsche Club of America.

Rumble at Ripken ..Pat Walker/Brad Martinez Tech Session ..................... Randy Richter 35

Past Events Catoctin Mountain Tour .. ...... Aniano Arao Keystone State Jaunt .. ......... Aniano Arao

Market For Sale ....................................... Editor Name & Car Badges ....................... Editor PCACHS Jacket .............................. Editor PCA License Plates .... Bruce & Laurie Tarsia

Photo Album

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PCA-CHS is... The Chesapeake Region of the Porsche Club of America (PCACHS) serves it’s club members and hosts activities within the Baltimore, Annapolis and surrounding geographic area, including Maryland’s Eastern Shore. The general objectives of PCACHS are, as indicated in the by-laws: • •

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Cover Photo: Lynda Sobus

Promote the highest standards of courtesy and safety on the roads. Promote the enjoyment and sharing of goodwill and fellowship engendered by owning a Porsche vehicle and engaging in such social or other events as may be agreeable to the membership. Promote the maintenance of the highest standards of operation and performance of the marquee by sharing and exchanging technical and mechanical information. Establish and maintain mutually beneficial relationships with Porsche AG, Porsche Cars North America (PCNA), Porsche dealers, and other independent service sources to the end that the marque shall prosper and continue to enjoy its unique leadership and position in sports car annals. Promote the interchange of ideas and suggestions with other PCA Regions throughout North America and the world, and in such cooperation as may be desirable. Establish such mutually cooperative relationships with other car clubs as may be desirable. Establish a community service initiative with the goal of engaging members to participate in activities that benefit the community through fundraising or volunteering of time. 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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PCA CHS Board

President ................................................... Michael Murphy

president@pcachs.org

Vice President ................................................... Lynda Sobus

vicepresident@pcachs.org

Treasurer ......................................................... Vincent Rock

treasurer@pcachs.org

Secretary........................................................... Aaron Miller

secretary@pcachs.org

Past President ................................................. Claude Taylor

pastpresident@pcachs.org

Autocross .............................................................Pat Walker

autocross@pcachs.org

Autocross ....................................................... Brad Martinez

autocross@pcachs.org

Editor .......................................................................Al Saxon

editor@pcachs.org

Editor ...................................................................... Ron Farb

editor@pcachs.org

Publicity ...............................................................Pat Walker

publicity@pcachs.org

Social............................................................... Donna Brandt

social@pcachs.org

Tech Session ..................................................... Jim Earlbeck

tech@pcachs.org

Tech Session ................................................... Randy Richter

tech@pcachs.org

Tour/Rally ......................................................... Aniano Arao

tour@pcachs.org

Tour/Rally .......................................................... Randy Moss

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Safety Chair........................................................ John Jensen

safety@pcachs.org

Chief Driving Instructor ........................................ Ellen Beck

instructor@pcachs.org

Community Service................................... Rebecca Earlbeck

communityservice@pcachs.org

Concours d’Elegance ......................................... Ron Gordon

concours@pcachs.org

Concours d’Elegance ......................................Doug Ehmann

concours@pcachs.org

Concours d’Elegance ...................................... Donna Brandt

concours@pcachs.org

Chesapeake Challenge...................................... Minta Miller

challenge@pcachs.org

Chesapeake Challenge.................................................... TBD

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Historian ............................................................... Bob Rassa

historian@pcachs.org

Membership ...................................... Minta & Aaron Miller

membership@pcachs.org

Webmaster ............................................. Terry DellaVecchia

webmaster@pcachs.org

Insurance ................................................................ Lee Rock

insurance@pcachs.org

PCA License ........................................ Laurie & Bruce Tarsia

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PCA Zone 2 Representative ................. Rose Ann Novotnak

zonerep@pcachs.org

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Membership & Anniversaries—Sept Minta & Aaron Miller

Primary Members:

925

Life Members:

Affiliate Members:

527

Total Members:

1453

New Members: 12 Alex Flick Edwin Gier David Gore Charles Kunda Joe Lacomare Herbert & Wendy Mendelson Robert Moskios David & Briana Proulx Bob Riddle Paul Steinhardt

Phoenix, MD Bel Air, MD Crownsville, MD Futon, MD Upperco, MD Reistertown, MD Timonium, MD Millersville, MD Hampstead, MD Baltimore, MD

2018 Cayenne, Rhodihum Silver 2008 Cayman S 2017 Cayman S, White 2018 Macan S, Black 2015 911 Carrera GTS, Agate Gray 2018 718 Boxster, Red 2015 Boxster S 2013 Boxster S 2009 911 Carrera 4S Cab, Black 2018 Cayenne GTS, Meteor Grey

Test Drive Participants: 0

Transfer In: 0

Transfer Out: 1 Thomas W. Sechler (SBA)

To: Santa Barbara

Anniversaries: 25 Years • Edward Lee and Keith Bailey • Daryl and Mark Tewell 20 Years • Steve & Sherri Glock 15 Years • William G. Geiger & William Geiger Jr. 10 Years • Karl and Deborah Steiner

5 Years • Petros & Natalie Alatzas • Debbie Bulgher • Michael P. Cunzeman • Michael D. Daniel • Mark Ellicott • Michael & Miles Kuehn 1 Year • Lori Aden • George & Alane Bakalyar • Steve Brown • Andrew DiLegge • Trina Harvelll • Susan Higgins-Purcell

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Jack Jones Tom Neuse Jeffrey Scherr Damon Streat Taub Stuart Dean Vonk

*** Please excuse us for any inconsistencies in reports as PCA HQ continues to improve our system.***

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Porsche of Silver Spring

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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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President's Message Michael Murphy

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Ronâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Ramblings Ron Farb

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Ron’s Ramblings Ron Farb

On the 27 , I was tracking the car (which made its way thru Denver) and I noticed that the transportation company’s Bill of Lading/Freight Bill only showed one key was sent with the car. I then emailed the dealership about this and reminded them that when I previously asked about keys, they had told me there were two. They responded quickly that they would find the other key and FedEx it out. I responded – say it with me – “umm – thanks”. th

It’s here! It’s here! It showed up today on the 30 and after a washing it looks great. Turns out it was filthy having been in the truck over a week and had dirt and dust all over it as well as something that had dripped on it (not oil). Since I haven’t registered it yet, I started playing with all the controls to learn how they work. Of course after an hour the battery went dead so now I need to take advantage of the CPO. “It’s always something”. Regardless –

IT’S HERE! Now that this whole experience is over, it begs the question would I ever buy a car sight-unseen again and do business this way given all the anxiety and problems I seemed to have encountered. I think the answer is “probably” for the right car. While the dealership certainly

could have been more organized in dealing with me, they were always very friendly and helpful when I asked questions or recognized problems. They did a nice job of getting the car caught up on its required service/maintenance and getting those records to me and they also replaced the front spoiler lip as a bonus. So in the future, as long as I have time to nudge, push, and engage them almost daily throughout the process, I think I would do it again. As an aside, this car is the most expensive thing I have purchased in over 25 years. As a retired Government employee, I hope I’m not making a mistake by digging into my retirement funds to get it. I guess I’ll really know in 30-ish years if I run out of money or not. Regardless, until that time, or at least until new car fever hits again and I need another Porsche, I intend to have a damn good time in it!

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Westminster Speed & Sound

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History Channel PCA-Style Bob Rassa A monthly feature depicting some highlights from past years, 50, 40, 30,

Parade Photo by Randy Richter

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Porsche in the News Bringing you links to interesting Porsche articles from around the globe We drove a $175,000 Panamera Turbo to see if it's really a Porsche sports car for the whole family — here's the verdict Our 2018 Porsche Panamera Turbo Sport Turismo test car. The Porsche Panamera Sport Turismo is new for 2018. It's Porsche's first production wagon. The Panamera Turbo Sport Turismo is powered by a 550-horsepower, 4.0-liter, twin-turbocharged V8 engine. According to Porsche, the Turbo Sport Turismo can hit 60 mph in just 3.6 seconds and reach a top speed of 188 mph. We love the Sport Turismo's power, poise, luxury, tech, and versatility. However, it's very pricey. The Porsche Panamera Sport The Full Story Here

Porsche Taycan Quietly Making Rounds At The ‘Ring Again And yes, the fake exhaust tips are still there. This isn’t the first time that the Taycan, pronounced as Tie-Kahn, has been seen testing at the Nurburgring in Germany. But quite frankly, we’re not getting tired of it. Not after seeing its official specs released by Porsche. It was a handful to digest, especially its 600-horsepower (440-kilowatt) output brought about by two permanently synchronous motors – one for the front axle, the other at the back. But what do you except? it’s a Porsche, and the maker of the iconic 911 isn’t about to shatter its reputation, more so, on its first-ever, full-electric model. The Full Story Here

5 Simple Ways to Upgrade a Porsche, According to an Expert Porsche has been a standard bearer in performance for sports cars for the better half of a century. Oftentimes, collectors want to own the iconic and legendary vehicles precisely as they were the day they left the factory. But, there’s another school of thought — the outlaw way. The Full Story Here

Everything You Need To Know To Understand The Porsche 911 So, what the heck is the difference between an 'S' and a 'GTS' model? Have you ever looked at the entire Porsche 911 lineup? It's like trying to order food off the menu at the world's greatest diner. There are a million good choices, but you still don't know what to get. Porsche currently sells 24 distinct variations of the 911 – we know, we checked. The 911 ranges from around $91,000 on the low end to around $293,000 on the high end, so understanding the lineup can make a big difference. The current 991 generation car will be replaced later this year by an all-new 992 generation, but before it does we wanted to help break down Porsche's dizzying array of 911 models. Here's everything you need to know to decipher today's 911 lineup. See the Full Story Here

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Porsche in the News Bringing you links to interesting Porsche articles from around the globe A Definitive Ranking of Blue Porsche 911s It’s a bit of an understatement to say that Porsche has a thing for the color blue. Since their start in 1931 they’ve released well north of 70 unique shades that have adorned everything from the 356 to the Cayenne. But no car has benefitted from Porsche’s Eiffel 65 tendencies more than the 911. Somehow the car feels like it was meant to be coated in blue since it started rolling off the line in ’63. The most recent of these being 911 Targa Design Edition, released earlier this week in Etna blue, a flat, light-toned callback to an original paint chip from the 356. We liked the color, but was it the best blue? An argument ensued and after a couple hours and a few broken bones, we ended up with a list, provided below with context where necessary. The Full Story Here

2019 New and Future Cars: Porsche Porsche is bringing sexy to electrification, but that’s not all it’s got. Forget lithe, sleek super sedans—lifted all-wheel-drive wagons (you can call them crossovers as well) are where it’s at, apparently. At least, this is the case with Porsche’s nascent Mission E family, most recently showcased with the wild Mission E Cross Turismo, featuring multiterrain capability, tons of interior space, and, crucially, a set of sweet blue wheels. Two electric motors combine to smoke the tires with 600 hp, with 60 mph arriving in about 3.3 seconds for those super-quick sprints to the beach. It’s a concept, but one that runs and drives—we took a spin behind the wheel—because it’s based on the Taycan sedan, née Mission E, Porsche’s first electric vehicle that goes into production next year. Expect a production Taycan Cross Turismo around 2021 if it gets the green light. Meanwhile, be patient if you’re a traditionalist. Porsche is hard at work on the next generation of the eternal 911, slated for a debut sometime later this or early next year. We’ve seen a whole heap of camouflaged mules, revealing the new 992 has the same sloping rear-engine design as always. Details are scant, but expect an evolution of the present 911 powertrain and performance bits, including the 3.0-liter twin-turbo flat-six and PDK dual-clutch transmission. The Full Story Here

Damn the Purists. This Is the Porsche You Want Porshe purists can be some of the most finicky enthusiasts and collectors when it comes to deeming what Porsche is worth what. They’d recommend that, if you have the capital to do so, by all means, buy a car just as it was the day it left Stuttgart — there’s nothing quite like experiencing a genuine time-hop of that magnitude. However, for the rest of us who enjoy the thrill of driving over period-correct accuracy, yet still fawn over the classic lines of vintage cars, there are hot rods and resto-mods. Dubbed ‘Outlaw Porsches‘ because even the thought of modifying a 356 is considered sacrilegious in some circles, hot-rodded or resto-modded 356s garner their own cult following. Bigger engines and brakes, better handling and more power, all under a guise of what looks like a stock 356 (to the untrained eye) provides a drive like no other. Yes, it’s nothing like it was the day it left the factory, but you can still argue if Porsche had the resources, an Outlaw Porsche is exactly what they would have built instead. The Full Story Here

If you know of a good article, please bring it to the attention of the Editors at editor@pcachs.org.

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Porsche of Annapolis

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Porsche Parade 2018 Randy Richter

Porsche Parade 2018 at Lake of the Ozarks

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Porsche Parade 2018 Randy Richter

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Autocross Behind the Scenes Brad Martinez AUTOCROSS 2018 – THE MAKINGS OF AN AWESOME DAY! You set your goal last season and with the car at the ready, you’re up early heading to the monthly Chesapeake Autocross event site. After the car has been thru a safety inspection and you’ve received the information about your assigned run group, you walk a course of orange traffic cones, trying to decipher the turns, corners, 360 degree loops and multi-directional intersections, all of which have been designed to challenge every driving skill you possess. Finally, it’s your turn to drive, and in an adrenaline-fed run filled with gut wrenching acceleration and white knuckle turns you navigate the course in a blistering time. And as you move to the grid for your next run, a singular thought creeps into your mind, “ Wait a minute, how did this all come to be?”, and more importantly perhaps, “What role might I take on to make this even better?” Well friends, welcome to the world of Chesapeake PCA AX!

It’s an event that, just like the finely tuned, well-oiled German driving machine you own…. has a lot of moving parts; of which at least half of them you might not quite know how they work, but you are pretty sure that they are really important. So, let’s take a quick look behind the scenes and see everything that goes together to the making of a successful AX experience.

THE WINTER AX SEASON Through the efforts of a core group of volunteers, the AX season begins months before anyone is even thinking driving. That group is known as the Chesapeake AX Team , and it handles the primary logistics of the autocross season. Early in the year, while snow and ice are still on the ground, they identify and secure permission to use a suitable lot for events, as well as establishing a budget for and purchase the necessary timing, safety, and driving course equipment. There is no end to the list of tasks and protocols to be completed and established before the good weather arrives! At the same time as the above preparations are being made, interested members of the AX Team begin to design and layout the various driving courses for the season. From the introductory layouts of the early spring AX school to the devilishly tricky monster courses of the closing events, this group seeks to challenge and, ultimately hone, the driving skills of each and every competitor who chooses to participate in AX. This duel between designer and driver increases logarithmically through the season!Just as critical to a successful season, the responsibilities for the scheduling of the seasons events and online registration inclusive of the special outings such as the upcoming “Rumble at Ripken” require the focused efforts of the second half of the AX core team. This team also plans the special events like the, the yearly Autocross School, and the occasional joint event with Chesapeake Challenge or another club that really give our season a little extra spark.

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Autocross Behind the Scenes Brad Martinez ORGANIZING THE EVENT….. The next round of work takes place in the days leading up to the start of the event and is handled directly by the Autocross Co-Chairs. Before the event, they and the AX Team must prep all of the registration and timing systems. They download and organize all of the preregistered competitors. Each driver must be assigned a car number, car class, run group, and worker position. They also manage coordination with the Chesapeake Webmaster to upload results and rankings from previous events and with the Membership Chair to eblast information about upcoming events out to our Region. Additionally, amenities for the driving participants need to be attended to. Each month provisions such as water for the extra hot days, loaner helmets for those who need to borrow one, courtesy helmet liners, port-a-johns just because it’s a long, long day, and for special occasions, food for lunch to be provided to drivers, is all managed and presented by the AX Team.

THE DAY OF…..

cessed and logged, to which the AX Team always responds with good cheer and a welcoming attitude to all of the drivers. So, all that sounds great, but if the Autocross Co-chairs and the AX Team have it all covered what jobs are available for you to do? Well the truth is that all aspects of this and every Chesapeake PCA event are organized and managed by volunteers. And as it turns out there is a very special opportunity for the upcoming 2019 season:

Getting the trailer delivered to the site is the first item on the agenda and that's when the real fun begins. In order to be up and running before the eager drivers descend upon a once empty parking lot turned high speed thunder- Your Opportunity! dome, work must commence on all fronts before the sun At the end of this year our long time Autocross Chair, Patcomes up. The trailer must be unpacked, generator conrick Walker will be transitioning to a well-deserved break nected, computer, speakers, and timing systems hooked with fewer responsibilities and more time to drive his own up and tested. very special 944 Por-vette! While he will continue to be At the same time the lot must be closed off, the grid and around for support and continuity, we will be looking for tech safety inspection areas marked off, and the course a new Autocross Co-Chair and additional AX Team memmust be setup with safety test runs by the course crew bers to join our lead Autocross Co-Chair, Brad Martinez, completed. Trust me when I say that there are a lot of carrying on the program. cones to carry and every extra set of hands is greatly apIt goes without saying that filling Pat’s shoes will be a chalpreciated. lenging task, and that his efforts over the last 5 years are While these activities are being finished up the first drivers appreciated beyond what words can convey. There will be of the day generally start to arrive. some changes and probably some growing pains, but there will also be great driving events in the future. And so, on-site registration is a task that continues on the day of the event, necessitating the manning one of the Having a central group that plans and prepares year-round registration computers in the trailer to check-in the drivers is the cornerstone to a successful season and more imto the timing system and to add walkup attendees as they portantly to continuing the driving that we all love to do. arrive.. A truly vital part of the autocross day all drivers So if you have the AX bug and want to see the program and spectators must also complete and sign the necessary continue and grow in the 2019 season and beyond, Chesaliability waivers which are then scanned and saved. This peake Autocross needs you! You can reach us at job is key to ensuring that the rest of the day gets off on (chspcaautocross@gmail.com). If you aren't ready for the the right foot. full commitment just yet, then no worries there are plenty of jobs just right for you on the day of the event. As always there are last minute requests to handle for changes in class or numbers and payments to be pro-

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Chesapeake Challenge 49 The Chesapeake Region invites all PCA members to attend the 49th Chesapeake Challenge, the oldest running PCA multi-event day. This year we are going to the Maryland Yacht Club in Pasadena, MD. The Yacht Club is situated on over eight acres of beautiful waterfront property providing an incredible backdrop for all the gorgeous Porsches in attendance. Saturday will open with a Concours d’Elegance consisting of Touring (judging of interior, exterior, engine and storage) and Street-Prepared categories (interior and exterior). Classes for both categories will be based on entries. In addition to class awards, there will be awards for Best of Street Class and Best of Concours/Touring Group. Both the Street and Touring Categories will be eligible for People’s Choice Award.

Schedule of Events—Saturday, September 15, 2018 7:00AM

Registration table open for packet pick up at Maryland Yacht Club, located at 1500 Fairview Beach Road, Pasadena, MD 21122 7:15AM Concours and Street Prep paddocks open; preparation for Concours/Street Prep cars. 9:00AM Registration table closes, all Concours and Street Prep show cars staged and parked. Judging begins. Silent auction opens. 10:00 AM General Public viewing of Concours and Car Show; Challenge participant voting for Car Show cars begins. 11:30AM Voting ends for show cars. 11:30-12:35PM Enjoy a delicious lunch catered by the Maryland Yacht Club. (Advance purchase required). 12:40 PM Gimmick rally drivers meeting at same location as Registration. Cars will be “teched” after the driver’s meeting at their paddock location immediately prior to departure. 1:01 PM Gimmick rally commences. First car off. 3:30-4:00PM Cars return from Gimmick rally. Return score sheets to Rallymaster immediately upon return to Maryland Yacht Club. 4:00PM Tech Quiz distributed at the Maryland Yacht Club Dining Room. 5:00PM All Tech quizzes must be turned in. 5:00PM Silent Auction Closes. Cocktail hour begins in the Maryland Yacht Club bar. 6:00PM Awards banquet dinner begins in the Maryland Yacht Club Dining Room. (Advance purchase required) 7:00PM Silent Auction Winners announced and awards 8:00PM Dinner concludes For questions, please feel free to contact Minta Miller at Challenge@pcachs.org

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Chesapeake Challenge 49 CC49 TECH QUIZ SPOILER ALERT Uh oh, the Tech boys are at it again. We are experimenting with the Tech Quiz for the Chesapeake Challenge. It has been our observation that there is a hand full of members that do well with the traditional quiz format which features questions from the far-reaching corners of the Porsche world. Unfortunately, the rest of our members do not have as much fun with the recondite nature of the quiz. We have even been told by some members that they do not even both taking the quiz as they are tired of getting their teeth kicked in by the difficult questions. We believe that taking the quiz should be fun. More importantly it should be educational as that is the mission of Tech- to teach our members about vendors, products and all things Porsche. Sorry to disappoint you if you are hoping that we are going to dumb down the test. That is not what we are planning on doing. What we are going to do is focus on only four primary topics for the quiz and tell you what those topics are so that you can do your homework. The topics for this year are: •

Porsche Cayennes and Macans. This includes the latest model Cayenne which has not yet been released in the U.S. • The American that ran Porsche AG prior to 1990. This year Excellence had a great article on this gentleman. • Tires. www.tirerack.com is a solid source of information. • The Porsche Museum

The above four topics will provide most of the questions. There will be additional questions on general knowledge that will serve as the tie breakers. As always, suggestions on how to improve future quizzes are more than welcome. Please let us know how we can tempt you to learn, test your knowledge and have some fun. Good luck and let the learning begin, Randy Richter & Jim Earlbeck Tech Co-Chairs 27

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Chesapeake Challenge 49 Street Prep Judging Criteria Total Points Allowed

Exterior Coachwork (Metalwork and Fit)

Exterior Surfaces (Including Paint and Excluding Items Listed Below)

Outer Surfaces of Glass, Lights, Windshields, etc.

Metal Trim

Rubber Trim

Bumpers

Outer Surface of Wheels, Tires and Hubcaps

Total

Total Points Allowed

Interior Seats, Mechanism of Seats and Belts

Upholstery of Door and Side Panels

Headliner (Including underside of Convertible Tops)

Carpeting and Floor Covering (Includes Surface Under Floor Mats)

Door Compartments, Pockets, Glove Box

Dashboard, Steering Wheel, Instruments, Underside of Dash Down to Floor

Inside of Fender Well Housing, Door Hinges, Rubber, Antenna and Fresh Air Vents on Older Models

Inner Surfaces of Glass

5 Total

Points Scored

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Exterior

Allowed

Coachwork (Metalwork and Fit)

Exterior Surfaces (Including Paint and Excluding Items Listed Below)

Outer Surfaces of Glass, Lights, Windshields, etc.

Metal Trim

Rubber Trim

Bumpers

6 Total

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Interior

Points Scored

Allowed

Seats, Mechanism of Seats and Belts

Upholstery of Door and Side Panels

Headliner (Including underside of Convertible Tops)

Carpeting and Floor Covering (Includes Surface Under Floor Mats)

Door Compartments, Pockets, Glove Box

Dashboard, Steering Wheel, Instruments, Underside of Dash Down to Floor

Inside of Fender Well Housing, Door Hinges, Rubber,

Points Scored

Antenna and Fresh Air Vents on Older Models Inner Surfaces of Glass

5 Total

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Engine Compartment

Points Scored

Allowed Engine

Sheet Metal

Engine Compartment (Paint and Side Covering)

Underside of Engine Compartment Lid

Generator/Alternator, Pulleys and Belts

Wiring and Other Electrical Components

5 Total

Total Points

Storage Compartment and Wheels

Points Scored

Allowed Trunk Compartment (Includes Paint and Side Covering)

Underside of Trunk Lid Including Latches, Hinges and

Rubber Molding Floor Covering(s) Plus Gas Tank in Older Models and Gas Filler in Later Models

Tools

Jack, Spare Tire, and Restraints

Outer Surfaces of Wheels and Tires, Hubcaps

5 Total

Total = Exterior + Interior + Engine Compartment + Storage/Wheels

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Rumble at Ripken II PREMIER AUTOX EVENT OF THE SEASON AND CHARITY FUNDRAISER Autocross is a sport of trying to navigate your car through a defined course of pylons, usually on a large parking lot, faster than your competition. Autocross courses are set up using soft orange traffic cones which will not damage your car, but they do melt! Events are run at speeds usually between 20-45 MPH and almost entirely in 2nd gear. Autocross is a "performance driving event" and a safe way to learn how to drive your car at its limit. You not only learn how to handle your car at speeds that you drive daily, but you also: • Gain confidence in your driving ability • Learn the limits of your car's brakes • Learn correct seating, hand, and feet positions • Learn the limits of your car's tire adhesion • Finally, autocross is a social gathering of new and old friends and is LOTS OF FUN! All you need is is a Helmet (Loaners available), drivers license and a roadworthy car! All MAKES/MODELS WELCOME! Navigate through course marked by cones for fastest time! This event will be Limited to 100 Drivers; Walkups are welcome on a first come-first serve basis!! Schedule of Events for the Day: 0700: Lot opens – Ripken Stadium in Aberdeen, MD (Cal Ripken Sr Yard). Start event/course setup 0745: Registration/Check-In Opens 0800: Tech opens 0800: Course open for walking 0900: Registration/Tech Closes (exceptions handled on case by case basis) 0900: Driver's meeting & novice course walk 0915 - 1500: Driving & working CHARITY: ALL PROCEEDS WILL BE DONATED Since the Porsche Club of America was formed in 1955, regions have prioritized community service and charitable contributions. This Premier Autocross will benefit the Fischer House Foundation. Fisher House Foundation builds comfort homes where military & veterans families can stay free of charge, while a loved one is in the hospital. Since inception, the program has saved military and veterans’ families an estimated $407 million in out of pocket costs for lodging and transportation. For more information visit the website: https://www.fisherhouse.org/

WHEN:

SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 22, 2018 7AM-2PM

WHERE:

LEIDOS FIELD @ RIPKEN STADIUM 873 LONG DR. ABERDEEN, MD 21001

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Tech Session Sept 22 Randy Richter

Have you been waiting for another Tech Session? Well your wait is over. We have a wonderful event planned on September 22nd with Mark Miller and his team at Westminster Speed and Sound (WSS). The team at Westminster Speed & Sound are acknowledged experts in the area of high performance car audio, hidden radar detectors, car alarms, remote starting devices, navigation systems, bluetooth integration, window tint, paint protection film, and backup cameras/ collision avoidance. On a personal note, I have known Mark Miller, the owner, professionally for about 12 years. The WSS team has always impressed me with their careful product selection and their commitment to excellence. They have won multiple awards for their work, and for years when anyone would ask me about upgraded car audio or accessories installation, they were my one and only recommended shop. The WSS team has been in business for forty-nine years and are the recipients of numerous awards including: • • • •

Best Car Stereo Shop by Baltimore Magazine Eight time winner of one of the top Mobile Electronics Retailers in the nation by Mobile Electronics Magazine Trek bicycle race team chose them to outfit their vehicle with a complete audio system Lexus race team chose them to outfit their vehicle with a state of the art audio/video system

Mark Miller is also an enthusiastic Porsche owner and a PCA member, whose team has done numerous Porsche installations including several Porsche Classic Retrofit Radios that update your classic Porsche to have Navigation, Bluetooth phone, external mic, Sirius/XM and all the modern conveniences one has come to expect in a newer Porsche.

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The Gathering of the Faithful Escape to Bavaria (note: this is a Potomac Club event we are invited to) Saturday, September 15st 2018 – 10 am to 2 pm (rescheduled from Sept 1) This year the “Gathering of the Faithful” returns to the AAA Four Diamond Bavarian Inn in Shepherdstown, West Virginia. Take a nice drive and leave the city behind while you drive your Porsche to this romantic country inn offering European elegance and world class service from its scenic location perched on a bluff overlooking the Potomac River. Here we will hold the next Potomac Porsche Club car show where everyone wins a door prize, socialize, eat & drink and enjoy the sites. The 11 acre grounds include an Infinity Pool and Bar, Tennis Court and multiple formal and casual dining options. Located in historic Shepherdstown, W.V. the alpine-style inn is only an hour from Washington, D.C. and Baltimore, and minutes from Harpers Ferry, Antietam Battlefield and Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races. The Bavarian Inn has proudly won many awards, including a AAA Four Diamond and Wine Spectator's "Best of" Award of Excellence." For those wishing to make a weekend out of the trip, luxurious accommodations can be made through the Bavarian Inn website at http://www.bavarianinnwv.com The Bavarian Inn Restaurants will be open for dining the day of the event. Itinerary: 10:00 am – 1:30 pm

Arrive and register for Door Prizes (Registration $5.00)

Until 10:30 am

The Bavarian Inn Dining Room offers breakfast

11:30 am 1:30 pm

Bavarian Inn Dining Room opens for lunch Registration closes and we begin drawing for door prizes at Porsche Club Tent 33

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Catoctin Mountain Summer Tour By Aniano Arao

60 Members in 33 Cars Join Catoctin Mountain Tour PCA-CHS 2018 Tour No. 9, Aug. 26 Our “Catoctin Mountain Summer Tour” on Aug. 26 took 60 members on a 75-mile drive through some of the most enjoyable and lightly traveled back roads in Baltimore, Carroll, Washington and Frederick counties. This was one of our major driving events this year. It featured a route that was scenic, twisty, undulating, smooth and truly delightful. The roads were definitely worthy of our Porsches. Photo by Eric Tipton

This year’s Catoctin tour was the third time since 2016 that we drove through this Appalachian area that’s home to Camp David and Thurmont, but each event has always offered some unique features and an altered route. The biggest change this time was a return to a former lunch destination – the Catoctin Hall of the lovely Musket Ridge Golf Club in Myersville. A PCA Chesapeake tour led by Bob Purgason, Steve Graham and Mike Cook had taken us to this wonderful venue in June 2014. Before our 2018 tour, participants started gathering at the parking lot of Kecco's Neapolitan Woodfire Kitchen in Reisterstown at around 8 AM, even though the official assembly time was 8:30 AM. The early or prompt arrival of most attendees gave us ample time to stage the cars, nose-to-tail, in a horseshoe arrangement, collect waiver signatures and socialize. The drivers’ meeting began promptly at 9:00 AM. In addition to providing the usual event-specific information and general tour-related reminders, I finally decided to do something that I had been contemplating for the past three years. With the full support of fellow Tour & Rally Co-Chairman Randy Moss and a number of frequent tour participants, I addressed the issue of pace. During and after almost every tour since 2016, I had heard participants complaining about some drivers in front of them for being too leisurely. On the other hand, I had received much fewer comments about other drivers being too fast. So, at the meeting on Aug. 26, I told tour participants that experience has shown us that most drivers attending our tours can be characterized according to their driving styles, either “relaxed” or “standard.” Those who drive in a relaxed manner probably do so to fully enjoy the scenery, while those who prefer the standard style want to keep up with the lead driver and the others in front of them.

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Catoctin Mountain Summer Tour By Aniano Arao

60 Members in 33 Cars Join Catoctin Mountain Tour PCA-CHS 2018 Tour No. 9, Aug. 26 I noted that mixing the two types of drivers in a caravan has proven to be a recipe for frustration or dissatisfaction. So, finding a way to separate them might improve our chances of making everyone reasonably happy. What I suggested to the Catoctin Tour participants in writing and during the drivers’ meeting was (1) for the drivers who would like to maintain a relaxed pace to stay toward the back of the caravan and (2) for the drivers who are uncomPhoto by Aniano Arao fortable with the faster pace of the cars in front of them to move aside and signal the drivers following them to go ahead and pass. Two drivers wisely took option no. 1 at the outset, while a few others who should have didn’t. I also noticed that a few who should have taken option no. 2 didn’t. Anyway, I hope everybody who took part in the Catoctin tour now know what “relaxed” and “standard” mean, and would act accordingly next time. Despite the introduction of this “new” guidance, our drivers’ meeting was over in 12 minutes. Eric Tipton and I then had adequate time to take some photos before our caravan’s 9:30 AM departure. I led the first group of 15 cars, while Eric and Kim led the second group of 17 cars. Ron and Loretta Farb were my group’s sweepers, while Randy and Michelle Moss were the second group’s sweepers. After about 75 minutes on the road, we made a brief pit stop at the Burger King in Thurmont. While we were parked there, a friendly Frederick County Sheriff’s deputy came by in his brand-new Dodge Charger patrol car and chatted with me and Chuck Marshall. Our caravan had passed by him twice on our way to our pit stop – the first time while he was talking to a motorist whom he had stopped. He turned out to be a Porsche fan, knowing what a Cayman is and saying that his favorite Porsche is the new Panamera Sport Turismo. The first group of cars arrived at Musket Ridge Golf Club at 11:46 AM, with the second group showing up a few minutes later. For lunch at the club’s Catoctin Hall, we had a Southern Style Buffet consisting of garden salad, crispy fried chicken, meatloaf, smoked Gouda mashed potato and seasoned green beans, plus iced tea, hot tea, coffee and water.

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Catoctin Mountain Summer Tour By Aniano Arao

60 Members in 33 Cars Join Catoctin Mountain Tour PCA-CHS 2018 Tour No. 9, Aug. 26 Among the 56 lunch attendees were Bob and Joanie Purgason, whom Michael Murphy and I introduced to the newer club members in remarks we gave after lunch. The Purgasons live in Pennsylvania but years ago chose PCA Chesapeake as their home region. Bob formerly served as a Tour & Rally co-chairman. The whole tour proceeded smoothly, as planned, with even the weather cooperating. The whole day was sunny and pleasant.

Photo by Eric Tipton

Photo by Aniano Arao

(The photos featured here tell the rest of the story. Some were taken by Eric Tipton, and some by Aniano Arao. More of Anianoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s photos can be viewed at http:// www.pbase.com/noyphoto/catoctinmountaintour2018aug.)

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Keystone State Jaunt PCA-CHS 2018 Tour No. 8, Aug. 12 By Aniano Arao Co-Chair, Tour & Rally Committee

Our driving tour to Pennsylvania on Aug. 12 took us back to Wyndridge Farm in Dallastown, a few miles north of the Maryland line. All of us who took part in last year’s “Mason-Dixon Line Tour” had enjoyed our lunch in that lovely restaurant and brewery. Subsequently, a good number of us have returned there several times to dine and enjoy many happy hours. This year our Pennsylvania lunch destination was the same, but I gave this one-hour drive a new name because it featured a totally different route – a much better one. Some of the roads were familiar to those who had taken part in our previous tours and some were new. The combination of scenic back roads was definitely fresh. And it was thoroughly delightful.

I divided the 28 cars that departed from Reisterstown into two groups, with 14 cars each. Myrna and I led the first group, while Mark Epstein and Wendy Tand led the second group. Eric and Kim Tipton served as tour marshals, directing the flow of our cars through one tricky junction to ensure everyone’s safety. Almost as soon as we arrived at “The Barn,” Wyndridge’s banquet hall, the house salad and a special bar setup were ready for us. We then ordered our food a la carte.

The photos featured here tell the rest of the story. Some were taken by Lynda Sobus, PCA Chesapeake’s vice president. And some others were taken by Kim Tipton and by yours truly.

Thi s 48-mile tour from Reisterstown, MD, to Dallastown, PA, was held on a Sunday rather the usual Saturday. A total of 56 PCA members and 2 guests took part in this event in 30 Porsches. Four of those members and two of those cars proceeded directly to Wyndridge.

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Keystone State Jaunt

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For Sale

Annual Advertising Rates: Free to PCA members Full page ad—$600 Half page ad—$450 Quarter page ad—$200 Business card—$200

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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. 43

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PCA Jackets! If you want one of these killer jackets, please remit $70 to our Treasurer, Vincent Rock 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 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-ownerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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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Keystone State Jaunt Photos

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Catoctin Event Photos

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Catoctin Event Photos Photos by Eric Tipton and Aniano Arao

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We do love red! All Photos this page by Aniano Arao

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Community Serviceâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;First Fruits

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Westminster Speed & Sound