Volume 61, Issue 03 — March 2020
Chesapeake Region
Events Calendar Month March
April
Day
Event
Venue
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Werks Reunion
Amelia Island, FL
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Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance
Amelia Island, FL
18
Chesapeake Region Board Meeting
PCA HQ, Columbia, MD
20 - 22
Zone 2 Drivers Education
Virginia International Raceway
25
Social - No host happy hour, Chesapeake Region South (tentative) TBA
28
Tech Session (tentative) - moved to May 23rd
Rim Renew, Baltimore, MD
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Autocross School - Test & Tune
Prince George’s Stadium
18
Porsche Swap Meet and Tour
From New Freedom to Hershey, PA
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Autocross School—Intro to Autocross
Prince George’s Stadium
25
New Member Party
Porsche Silver Spring
29
Social - Volunteer Appreciation Party (tentative)
TBA
29 - 30
Treffen
Broadmoor Resort, Colorado Springs, CO
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! Club Info
Events Calendar 2020 Tour & Rally Schedule History Channel PCA-Style Membership & Anniversaries PCACHS Board Member Directory
Features
President’s Message History Channel PCA-Style The Lighter Side Racing News Porsche in the News Autocross 2020
Articles
“Inside the Taycan” Tech Event
Events
Slot Car Night 2020 Recap Allegheny Mountains Tour Drive to Porsche Swap Meet in Hershey, PA
Market
Sim Racing PCA PSAs / FYI: Tech Library Name & Car Badges / PCACHS Jackets PCA License Plates / PCA Juniors Advertisers In This Issue
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 by the 20th of the month preceding the month of publication in Microsoft Word format to editor@pcachs.org. Please send images in their original dimensions and resolution. Editors: John D. Lewis, Larry Robinson, Tristan Hinkley, James Beavan III, Ridgley Mckinless; Contributing Photographers: Lynda Sobus, Aniano Arao, Al Saxon, Bob Zach; Contributing Writers: Bob Rassa, Aniano Arao, Mark Miller, Greg Hartke. Advertising: For questions about advertising rates and placement in the Porsche Patter, please contact Editors at editor@pcachs.org. Unless otherwise reserved, permission is granted to reproduce material published, provided full credit is given to the Porsche Patter and to the respective author. Subscriptions: join the Porsche Club of America — 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.
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2020 Tour & Rally Schedule
Aniano Arao
Join Any of 10 PCA Chesapeake Driving Events
The Chesapeake Region’s Tour & Rally Committee has 10 events on the calendar for 2020. Dates and events are subject to change. Registration for most events will open 2 to 4 weeks before their scheduled dates. Log on to your account at www.motorsportreg.com. (Ver. 04, 02/20/24. Photo by Aniano Arao) April 18 May 16-17 June 6 July 18 Aug. 2 Sept. Oct. 3 Oct. 25 Oct. 31 Dec. 6
(1) Porsche Swap Meet Drive, from New Freedom to Hershey, PA (2) Allegheny Mountains Tour PA, with guest tour master Ron Farb, 1- and 2-day event (3) West Virginia Tour, from Reisterstown to Berkeley Springs, 1-day event (rain 6/7) (4) Southern Maryland Tour (5) Ice Cream Tour, with guest tour master Steve Graham (6) Off-Road Tour, Catoctin Mountain, with guest tour master Jim Hemig (rain date 9/6) (7) Chesapeake Challenge Gimmick Rally (8) Fall Colors Tour No. 1 (rain date Oct. 24) (9) Fall Colors Tour No. 2 (rain dates Nov. 1, 7 or 8) (10) “Kindertime & Giving Back – Linda’s Legacy” Driving Tour, Baltimore County
Details about our events are on www.pcachs.org, www.motorsportreg.com and in Patter. To join our registry and receive event notifications via e-mail, please send your request to tour@pcachs.org. -- Aniano Arao & Randy Moss, Co-Chairs, Tour & Rally Committee
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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: •
Promote the highest standards of courtesy and safety on the roads.
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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.
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Promote the maintenance of the highest standards of operation and performance of the marquee by sharing and exchanging technical and mechanical information.
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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.
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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.
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Establish such mutually cooperative relationships with other car clubs as may be desirable.
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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.
Cover Photo: Larry Robinson Blue Earth, Minnesota
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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History Channel PCA-Style
Bob Rassa
A monthly feature depicting some highlights from past years, 50, 40, 30, 25 years ago
40 years ago (March 1980) found your writer as President [yes, again] who noted that the monthly meetings would move from the Holiday Inn to the Steak and Ale on Timonium Road, mainly because the Inn was starting to charge us $50 per meeting and that $600 a year could be better spent. [And in keeping with our “it’s closed” theme, the Steak and Ale closed a number of years ago but re-opened as a Basta Pasta about 2 years ago]. The Pres also reported a few things learned at the February Board of Director’s meeting – there will be a 924 Carrera; there will be a 928S for the US but without the hotter engine; there will be a “special edition” 911; the Porsche factory finally authorized the publication of 356 Service Bulletins in PANORAMA [never happened!]; PCA has 109 Regions with 15,176 active members; long-time Zone 2 rep Steve Chronister [of Central Pennsylvania Region] resigned due to business pressures and Rubye Woodhead was appointed in his place. Entertainment at the March meeting was planned to be a rally school by Bob Rassa and Moose Spencer. A small treatise on torque was presented in the March PATTER, with mention of torque bars for loosening stubborn lug nuts and torque wrenches [for making them stubbornly tight again, we presume]. A spring tech session for March 22 was planned at 40 West Porsche+Audi, coordinated by Dick Rochfort. Region membership was noted as 170 members, and new members Elliott Woods, Gail Wickens, Linda Frank, Jeff Price and Antonio Fredette were listed [Are any of you still around??]. 30 years ago, Dennis Howard was still President, and he allowed that at the February meeting he asked members what they wanted from the Region – but he didn’t elaborate on what he learned except to say that some members suggested a beer-and-pizza night instead of the monthly Region meeting. Your scribe here also reported on the continued debate over how to pronounce Porsche, and it was noted that several members of the Porsche family – who are personally known to this writer – pronounce it with two syllables, albeit the final syllable is a soft “e” as is usually found in German. And the “r” is also a soft “r”. So there. An article on changing your oil was written by Jack Young, and a couple highlights are 1) always use jack stands, 2) punch a hole in the old filter to allow oil to drain before loosening it and getting oil all over everything, 3) raise the headlights on a 924 or 944, and 5) use an oil catch basin. The Region was meeting at the Country are Inn [Yep – closed now]. A clever event, not specifically Porsche-related, was announced – a murder-mystery weekend event at the historic Atlantic Hotel in Berlin, MD. [And good show, THIS hotel is still open!] Donna Novak was the point of contact [Donna – how did it go?]. New members announced were Dave Gonzales, Paul Vogel, Deborah and Wayne Wilhelm, Dan Smith, Lawrence & Vicki Schoonmaker and Tom and Pam Eilenberg [Are any still around?]. Ralph Simmer’s ad in the back of the PATTER said, “I started working on Porsches when I could still afford one”.
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Membership & Anniversaries Committee Chair Report: Membership - JANUARY 2020 STATISTICS PCA National Club Membership
Primary Members: 957 Affiliate Members: 537 Life Members: 1 Total Members: 1495
Primary Members: 86,985 Affiliate Members: 47,638 Life Members: 17 Total National Club Membership: 134,640
Chesapeake Region Membership New Members (12) Patrick Arnold Edison Geller Blair Jennings David & Melissa Kuhta Sean LeVere Danny Liang Chris Pagent Edmund Pirali Erik Smith Mark Strickland Ken Ward
PCA Juniors: 74 Member Renewals: 30 Non-Renewals: 18 Transfers In: 0
Gambrills, MD
1982 911 SC
Lutherville, MD
2016 Cayman GT4, White
Davidsonville, MD
2009 911 Carrera S, White
Annapolis, MD
2018 718 Cayman GTS, Chalk
Catonsville, MD
2006 911 Carrera, Green
Clarksville, MD
2011 911 Carrera GTS, White
Annapolis, MD
1989 944 S2, Satin Black Metallic
Crownsville, MD
2003 Boxster S, Silver
Look for ourMD February Membership & Sykesville, 2020 Taycan Turbos S, Blue Columbia, MD 1955 356, Silver Columbia, MD 2007 Cayman S next month. Anniversaries updates
Test Drivers (1)
Our apologies for the delay.
Luke Welling – New Windsor, MD
Anniversaries 40 Years Justus Garman Chris Iannuzzi
Transfers Out (3)
Yiming Chen → Orange Coast (ORC) Frederick B. Denker → Florida (FCR) Leo G. Hruska → Roadrunner (RR) Clement & Evie Hathaway David & KerriAnn Schenck
Kyong Choe Lynn Sloan Dombi Robert Forsyth David Kent Steve Leary Roz Mario Philip Wimbish Jr.
5 Years 30 Years Drew Kellog Richard W. & Cynthia A. George Barry & Miriam King Pete & Katherine Newman 20 Years Jeanmarie Richardson Jeffrey L & Michele Snyder Ricki Thomas 1 Year 10 Years Andre Bonaparte Full Membership Committee Reports can be found on our website: https://pcachs.org/ Please excuse us for any inconsistencies in reports as PCA HQ continues to improve our system
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Allegheny Mountains Tour, PA Aniano Arao
PCA Chesapeake 2020 Tour & Rally Event No. 2 – May 16, Saturday
Our second tour & rally event this year will take us from Frederick, MD, to Bedford, PA, for lunch, and then to the Flight 93 National Memorial in Shanksville, PA. This tour will traverse delightful back roads that twist and turn through Western Pennsylvania. Participants will have 3 options: (1) Drive Stage 1, up to the historic and charming Jean Bonnet Tavern for lunch, and head home. (2) Drive Stages 1 and 2, up to the Flight 93 National Memorial, and head home. (3) Drive Stages 1 and 2, then proceed to the Omni Bedford Springs Resort for an overnight stay. (Image credit: bioLINIA and Paul Murdoch Architects)
WHEN, WHERE, ITINERARY ● When: May 16, 2020, Sat. ● Assemble at IHOP, 2421 Osprey Way, Frederick, MD 21701, by 8:30 AM ● Drivers’ Meeting: 8:45 AM ● Departure: 9:00 AM ● Destinations: Jean Bonnet Tavern in Bedford, PA, & Flight 93 National Memorial in Shanksville, PA ● ETA at restaurant in Bedford: 1:00 PM
TOUR REGISTRATION & HOTEL RESERVATION ● Sign up for the tour at www.motorsportreg.com from 7:00 PM ET April 6 through 11:59 PM ET May 6. ● Cost: $25.00 per person ($20 lunch/tax/tip, plus $5 PCA Chesapeake registration fee) ● Reservations at the Omni Bedford Springs Resort must be made before 5 PM on April 16 to obtain one of the 20 rooms set aside for us at the group rate of $289.44 all-in. First come, first served. ● Use this link: https://www.omnihotels.com/hotels/bedford-springs/meetings/chesapeake-region-porscheclub-05162020 or call 1-800-THE-OMNI. Say you are part of the “Chesapeake Region Porsche Club.” To stay overnight on May 16, book your room now or as soon as possible. ● Our guest tour master is Ron Farb. Send questions to tour@pcachs.org, RE: “Allegheny Tour.” For more information about the Flight 93 National Memorial, visit https://www.nps.gov/flni/index.htm; about the Omni Bedford Springs Resort, visit https://www.omnihotels.com/hotels/bedford-springs; and about the Jean Bonnet Tavern, visit https://www.jeanbonnettavern.com/. (v.05)
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President’s Message Vincent Rock Greetings Chesapeake Region!
February was a quick month, but there was plenty going on around the Region. Richter and Jim Earlbeck from our Tech committee were busy with two events. The first was on February 8 th held at Porsche of Towson to go over the all-new-all-electric Porsche Taycan, the newest challenger in the electric car market. The second Tech event of February was held at At Speed in Elkridge to hear Bob Miller’s insight on the Porsche investment market’s current state and what the future may have in store. This month also saw the annual Super Slot Car Night organized by Terrell Williams. These aren’t your average tiny H0 scale slot cars, they’re 1/32 scale (roughly the size of a soda can). It’s a great family event, and I highly recommend to attend if you haven’t done so before. March 18th is the second Chesapeake Region board meeting of 2020. Board meetings are open to all Chesapeake Region members, and we encourage everyone to show up to at least one meeting. The meetings are free to attend, but we just ask that you let us know that you will be attending by registering through MotorsportReg ahead of time. Please come out if you’re interested in getting involved in any of the committees, have any ideas, or just want to see how things work behind the scenes. If you ever have any questions, comments, or ideas for events, please feel free to email me at President@PCACHS.org or the Executive Board as a whole at Executive@PCACHS.org. We look forward to seeing you at our next event! Vincent
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Drive to the Porsche Swap Meet Aniano Arao
PCA-CHS 2020 Tour & Rally Event No. 2 – April 18, Saturday
Join more than 6,000 fellow Porsche owners and enthusiasts in Hershey at the largest Porsche-only swap meet in the world. Nearly 650 vendors will be there, along with about 1,000 Porsches. Some of the cars will be for sale. A People’s Choice Concours will be held. As usual, we will gather for breakfast just over the Maryland line before driving to Hershey.
WHERE, WHEN, WHAT Assembly Point: New Freedom Restaurant and Coffee Shop, 17308 Susquehanna Trail S, New Freedom, PA 17349. A designated parking area will be reserved for our cars. When: Start gathering at 7:00 AM. Come early if you plan to have breakfast. The place opens at 6 AM. Drivers’ meeting: 7:45 AM Departure: 8:00 AM Swap Meet ETA: 9:00 AM Destination: Giant Center perking lot, 550 W Hershey Park Dr, Hershey, PA 17033
ANNUAL PORSCHE-ONLY SWAP MEET IN HERSHEY • Date: Saturday, April 18 • Time: Swap Meet open to public 7:30 AM to 4 PM • Admission: Free • Parking: $25 per car (Porsche-only area available) • Paved parking lots • Event held rain, shine, snow • Nearly 650 vendors • Around 1,000 Porsches • More than 6,000 Porsche fans from all over the world • On-site food and beverages
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Porsche Swap Meet (cont’d) • Peoples' Choice Concours • Purchase, trade, barter—everything Porsche • No pets or animals • No scooter, Mopeds, trail bikes, drones. Swap Meet Organizer: Central Pennsylvania Region PCA. Visit the CPA-PCA’s Web site for additional information or to register as a concours entrant or vendor: http://www.cpa-pca.org/swap/index.html
DRIVING TOUR REGISTRATION ● Sign up for the PCA-CHS tour at www.motorsportreg.com from March 22 through April 15. ● We need the name of every driver and passenger who will take part in the driving tour. ● Driving instructions, other details and updates will be sent via e-mail.
QUESTIONS Send breakfast- and caravan-related questions to tour@pcachs.org. Subject field: “Swap Meet.”
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“Inside the Taycan” Tech Event Earlbeck & Richter On Saturday February 8th, PCA Chesapeake was treated to a deep dive into the all new, all electric, Porsche Taycan. Those of you not familiar with this new vehicle may remember that the car was originally debuted as the Mission E. If you attended the PCA Parade in the Ozarks, you will remember Porsche treating PCA to the unveiling of the Mission E. Porsche Towson (PT) graciously welcomed about 45 PCA CHS members with hot coffee and delightfully fresh bagels with all of the toppings to open the event. Following some opening words and introductions by Jim Earlbeck (Tech Co-Chair); Steve Postol, General Manager of PT, and Matt Dagostino, Porsche Certified Brand Ambassador, enlightened us with many of the vehicle’s unseen features. Matt had been the chosen one from PT to attend the Porsche based training on the features of the car. We were told that PT had to establish a designated high voltage area in their shop and that their tech had received special training on handling the high voltage areas of the car. Keep in mind that the Taycan uses an 800-voltage architecture. That voltage is a safety concern. Regarding the high voltage aspect of the car, it was related that all the high voltage areas in the Taycan are designated with orange colored components. It was stressed that Porsche had focused this car, not merely on being electric, but on being a true Porsche performance vehicle. So, what makes it go and what are some of the features that differentiate it from other electric vehicles? Instead of the standard asynchronous motors the Porsche Taycan uses synchronous motors. How do they differ…. well the asynchronous motor is cost effective and can be heavily overloaded for a short period of time. However, it has low long-term load reproducibility and is large in weight and size. The synchronous motor provides good continuous power, has high reproducibility, has a higher power density (smaller for the same output) and is more efficient. The Taycan also has two transmissions, a single speed in the front and new to electric vehicles, a two-speed transmission in the rear. Taycan also has a much higher operating voltage (800) than other electric vehicles, this has the advantage of reducing current for the same power, reducing the wiring weight by about 48 pounds and enabling faster recharge rates. The Porsche can recharge to 85% of its capacity, which is the recommended standard charge for lithium ion batteries in order to maximize battery life, in approximately twenty minutes. The vehicle also uses pouch cells which are more energy dense and packaging friendly than cylindrical cells. Another advantage of a pouch cell is that they can be replaced one by one if they fail. The battery packs in some other EVs will require the replacement of the entire pack if it fails. So how do you charge the Taycan? It is recommended that a 240VAC outlet (NEMA 14-50R) be installed in your garage, this can be provided by Amazon Home Services with whom Porsche has partnered to provide this service. https://www.amazon.com/b?node=19763615011 On the road there currently 23,577 non-Tesla charging stations in the US and Canada. A mobile charger that uses 125VAC is provided with the vehicle. https://www.electrifyamerica.com/
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“Inside the Taycan” (cont’d) The first scheduled maintenance for the Taycan will be in two years and will include brake fluid flush/fill, brake system inspection, coolant inspection drain/fill and cabin air filter. Additional items that are unique to the Taycan are tires (All-Seasons with a combination of high vehicle weight, low rolling resistance and excellent grip), it cannot be used to jump start another vehicle and it cannot be flat towed (it can be loaded onto a flatbed at less than 4mph). Regarding the brakes, the Taycan uses regenerative braking that allows it harvest more than three times the energy of other electrics and it brings to party 10-piston caliper front brakes. So…. what is the bottom line with the level of performance that this brings to the Taycan? With launch control a 991.2 Turbo S runs 0-60mph in 2.8sec and the Taycan Turbo S does it in 2.6sec. After 2.5 seconds accelerating a 918 Spyder will have covered 84.9 feet and the Taycan Turbo S will have covered 91.8 feet. Clearly the Taycan performance will enthrall even the most diehard Porsche performance addict. Much appreciation and many thanks to Steve, Matt and the PT team for inviting us to a wonderful presentation on the new and revolutionary Taycan.
See the following two pages for pictures from the event...
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“Inside the Taycan” Photos Earlbeck & Richter
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“Inside the Taycan” Photos (cont’d)
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PCA CHS Board President
Vincent Rock
Vice President
Aaron Miller
vicepresident@pcachs.org
Treasurer
Tom Morton
treasurer@pcachs.org
Secretary
John Jensen
secretary@pcachs.org
Past President
Michael Murphy
Autocross
Brad Martinez
autocross@pcachs.org
Greg Hartke
autocross@pcachs.org
Meilyng Wigney-Burmaka
autocross@pcachs.org
Newsletter
president@pcachs.org
pastpresident@pcachs.org
John D. Lewis
editor@pcachs.org
Larry Robinson
editor@pcachs.org
James Beavan III
editor@pcachs.org
Tristan Hinkley
editor@pcachs.org
Ridgely McKinless
editor@pcachs.org
Publicity
James Beavan III
Social
Donna Brandt
social@pcachs.org
Tech Session
Jim Earlbeck
tech@pcachs.org
Randy Richter
tech@pcachs.org
Aniano Arao
tour@pcachs.org
Randy Moss
tour@pcachs.org
Tour/Rally
publicity@pcachs.org
Safety Chair
John Jensen
Chief Driving Instructor
Ellen Beck
Community Service
Open
Concours d’Elegance
Ron Gordon
concours@pcachs.org
Doug Ehmann
concours@pcachs.org
Donna Brandt
concours@pcachs.org
Minta Miller
challenge@pcachs.org
Joan Wood
challenge@pcachs.org
Historian
Bob Rassa
historian@pcachs.org
Membership
Minta & Aaron Miller
Webmaster
Jim Hemig
Insurance
Lee Rock
PCA License
Laurie & Bruce Tarsia
PCA Zone 2 Rep
Rose Ann Novotnak
Chesapeake Challenge
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Slot Car Night 2020 Recap Terrell Williams Great weather, fast cars and pots of hot chili highlighted this year’s Super Slot Car Night - and it was a bonafide hit! A lighter than normal turnout didn’t put a damper on the races this year. Uncharacteristically “warm” winter weather likely factored into the light turnout at this year’s mid-February family classic as some decided to take their real Porsches out for a spin. And our condolences go out to Donna Brandt and the Schultz family as they laid to rest their loved one. Many Slot Car regulars attended the funeral and could not make it to Perry Hall. However, those who showed up brought their “Agame” and entertained us all with some fierce racing throughout the afternoon. It’s the Chesapeake PCA Regions 29th year of hosting our Super Slot Car Night. No other PCA regional club has a Slot Car Night that rivals ours and that’s something we should be proud of. The event was held at the Perry Hall Family Y Center this year because the Parkville Family Y was under construction and wasn’t available. The staff at the Perry Hall Y were very accommodating and enjoyed having our P-car crew crash their center. This year E-racers met the challenge of the Summit Point Circuit at the Summit Point Motorsport Park. Many thanks to our past Club President Michael Murphy and our fine Board for negating a conflict with the popular Tech Session and national PCA calendar. We had around a dozen first time racers and a total of 40 people in attendance. Of the 40 who attended, 36 people raced. After 30 minutes of warming up the cars and the track, and 15 minutes to chase out the electrical gremlins, the Juniors started the afternoons racing with youngsters from age 4 to 16 taking their turns at mastering the 4-lane slot car layout. Young Racers were especially eager after practicing on the second track layout in the rear of the activity room. Once again, Chesapeake Club guest Sean Ricketson, ably setup a wonderful track on the floor for all the youngsters who needed a little extra practice. The juniors competed in 4 brackets. All the Junior racers are winners and were awarded trophies, but the Juniors Champion for the 4 th year in a row was James Beavan IV with 2nd place going to Campbell Ruckman and 3rd place belonged to Rudy Willmar. The Women’s Racers filled 3 brackets of competitors who all raced very carefully. These weren’t the afternoons fastest races because the women proved to be very cautious drivers. Many fans pleaded for the women to “Go Faster”. Nevertheless, those ladies who balanced racing for speed, with caution around the sharp turns ended up in the championship race. The Women’s Race Champion was Stacy Talmadge and 2nd place went to Kara Martinez. Despite the low turnout, this year’s Men Racers filled out 4 brackets of competitors. The Men’s field of racers was a little thin this year totaling just
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Slot Car Night 2020 Recap (cont’d) 16 racers compared to 35 last year. The Slot Car Chair who is a two-time champion breezed through his bracket, but was shocked by the young upstart in the Championship round. The four finalists for the championship race included two veterans, and two first timers. When all the racing had concluded, 13-year-old James Beavan IV claimed the Men’s Championship title while Tom Morton claimed the 2nd place trophy. And yes, this is the same kid who won the Juniors Championship! The Juniors Enduro team race of 20 laps lacked heavy competition, but was ultimately dominated by the twoperson crew called Team PCA Chesapeake Region consisting of James Beavan IV and DeShea Wallace. Mason Hurwitz and Emilie Hawver of the Ocean Blue team came in second place followed by Ryan Hawver and Campbell Ruckman of Team RC. Team Vroom comprised of Lee Raskin, James Beavan III, Tom Morton and Ted Provenza completed 40 laps of racing to win the Adult Enduro race besting Team Le Mans, Team Great East and Team Basket Case for the coveted trophies. Perhaps the highlight of the afternoon for foodies was the Chesapeake PCA Chili cook-off that attracted 8 crock pots of tasty chili. The variety of chili was spectacular. The Slots Chair often found it difficult to find volunteer lap counters because the room was abuzz with chili connoisseurs. Participants gobbled, sampled and simply enjoyed a tremendous variety of chili making it very difficult to select the best. When the votes were tallied, the Chesapeake PCA Chili cook-off winners were Lee Raskin (Vroom Vroom Chili), second place went to Chuck Willmarth (Buffalo Chili) and third place went to Kara Martinez’s (Sausage Soup Chili). We had the wonderful support of the Perry Hall Family Y for hosting this year’s Super Slot Car Night. However, next year we plan on hosting the event at The Y in Arnold (Greater Annapolis) to possibly garner more participation. Many thanks to all those who attended and brought along family members to enjoy our great event. The James Beavan family dominated as the father son duo claimed 4 trophies. Slot Car first timer Shermoan Daiyaan was accompanied by his wife Tina and daughter Medina and a couple of Porsche slot cars they brought to the event. Unfortunately, they didn’t win a Slot Car trophy this year but vowed to come back stronger next year. After the trophy presentations, everyone quickly stepped up and helped break down the track, tables and chairs, gathered trash and cleaned the room. We can’t thank enough all those great PCA’ers. The Chesapeake PCA Region members continue to set the standard for social gatherings and enjoying club events. See you in 2021 at The Y in Arnold MD.
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Slot Car Night 2020 Photos Terrell Williams
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Slot Car Night 2020 Photos (cont’d)
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The Lighter Side
Ridgely McKinless
Does the Key for the EV Future Lie In the Past?
The PCA National magazine Panorama published a thought-provoking article last month written by Rob Sass, where he outlined the need for Porsche to produce an electric sports car at a lower price point than the Boxster--what he dubs the 914/E. In truth, he makes a compelling argument. With Porsches becoming less attainable by the year, an affordable P-car for younger enthusiasts is sorely needed. Could a retro-inspired EV be the future? Brands like Tesla have been driving the EV movement forward for years now with visions of a Jetson-esque future. The first round of mass-produced electric vehicles were oddly shaped futuristic people carriers. But a few years into the electric revolution and we are starting to see a shift in the type of electric vehicles on offer. Some manufacturers are trying a new angle; they believe the electric car pill will be easier to swallow if they add a spoonful of nostalgic sugar. Ford adopted the Mustang nomenclature and styling cues to the Mach-E and GM is doing the same with Hummer. One can’t help but wonder if the same formula could work for Porsche. It is a brand steeped in history, and the 914 nameplate is fairly adaptable. It was marketed from the beginning as the young person's Porsche. Given that the ‘young people’ of today desire electric, it would be fitting. Will the 914/E ever be made, or are we just blowing hot air? Well, definitely the latter, but hopefully the former is a possibility as well. You can read Rob’s article here, and see more of that incredibly gorgeous rendering!
Image Source: https://www.pca.org/news/2020-01-07/opinions-insights-case-new-porsche-914-ev
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Porsche in the News
Jay Leno Gets His Hands on the Taycan Turbo S (Source: flatsixes.com)
Luftgekühlt7 in Durham, NC May 29-31, 2020 (Source: https:// luftgekuhlt.com/l7-event-info)
Is the 2020 Porsche Macan GTS Enthusiast Worthy? (Source: automobilemag.com)
Porsche Taycan caught on fire… (Source: electrek.co)
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Racing News
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March 13-15: GT3 Cup — GP of St. Petersburg March 18 to 21: Mobile 12 Hours of Sebring March 20: 1000 Miles of Sebring March 21: Sanya ePrix March 28-29: Carrera Cup — Donington Park April 3-5: GT3 Cup — Barber Motorsports Park April 4: Rome ePrix April 11-12: Carrera Cup — Brands Hatch April 17-18: Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach April 18: Paris ePrix April 25: 6 hours of Spa-Francorchamps May 16-17: Carrera Cup — Thruxton May 1-3: Acura Sports Car Challenge at Mid-Ohio May 3: Seoul ePrix May 29-30: Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix Presented by Lear
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Porsche Carrera Cup 2020 Season Weathertech Sportscar Championship (IMSA) Porsche GT3 Cup FIA WEC Formula E 2020 Schedule
Porsche leaving Mexico with mixed feelings after pole position (Source: https:// newsroom.porsche.com/en/2020/motorsports/porsche-formula-e-championship-race-4mexico-city-e-prix-19884.html)
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Autocross 2020
Greg Hartke
It’s been an interesting chase, but I’m happy to announce that the 2020 AX schedule is now complete. There will be (as usual) 7 AX races this season, along with a Test and Tune event and, of course, the Introduction to Autocross (aka, AX School). The majority of the events will be held at Prince George’s Stadium (PGS, home of the Bowie Baysox) in Bowie, MD, with one (the Rumble at Ripken charity event benefitting The Fisher House) held at Ripken Stadium in Aberdeen, MD. Mark your calendars! The days and dates for the events are in the Table below and registration for some (if not all) of the events should be open at MotorsportReg.com by the time you read this. Venue PGS PGS PGS PGS PGS PGS PGS RPKN PGS
Date 2020-04-04 2020-04-18 2020-05-02 2020-05-23 2020-06-06 2020-06-27 2020-08-23 2020-09-19 2020-09-26
Day Saturday Saturday Saturday Saturday Saturday Saturday Sunday Saturday Saturday
Event Test and Tune AX School AX#1 AX#2 AX#3 AX#4 AX#5 AX#6 (Rumble) AX#7
The constraints are numerous when trying to build the AX schedule: holidays, Potomac AX events, DE events, other Chesapeake PCA events, PCA national events, Bowie Baysox home games, and Ripken Stadium availability. It’s impossible to work around all of the constraints, but I did the best I could. You’ll note that there’s no event scheduled for July, which happened because it wasn’t possible to find a workable date that month, causing us to double up in June. We’re also doubled up in September because PGS management is booking no events for October since they expect to tear up the parking lot at that time for repaving. BTW, I tried to schedule events in March, but there were no workable dates for us that month. That turned out to be OK and I’m actually pleased to be starting in April because it’ll be a bit warmer than if we were starting in March. Besides… It’s easier for Brad and me to get things set up with the sun rising later in April than when we start in March. ;) In case you’re curious, I did indeed mention (strongly) to my PGS contact that getting rid of the channels currently in place that connect the central section to the lower section of the venue would really be a plus to all the clubs running AX events at PGS. This suggestion was passed along to management, but we won’t know if it was accepted until next season. We can hope. I’d say there’s a pretty fair chance they’ll get rid of them in the repaving, though, because those channels don’t really fill any useful purpose for PGS any longer. We’ll see!
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Autocross 2020 (cont’d) The first event of the year is the Test and Tune (T&T, limited to 40 entrants, pre-registration only), which is an opportunity for experienced drivers to get out and knock the rust off their driving skills. An AX course will be set up (complete with timing) and drivers will be able to make as many runs as can be fit into the time available. In addition, we expect to have a few instructors on hand for those who are looking for advice to advance their driving skills. The T&T is an afternoon event with the approximate schedule to be: With a max of only 40 drivers, the pace should be quick and plenty of seat time should be available. I would encourage participants to take an instructor for a run or two at any time during the event to get another perspective on their driving. This event will be a great opportunity for those interested to come out and get ready for the upcoming season and should be a lot of fun. It certainly was fun last year! You can see from the schedule that close on the heels of the T&T will be our annual AX School. While the T&T is an opportunity for experienced drivers to get ready for the season, the AX School is for newcomers and inexperienced drivers who desire focused instruction on the basic skills of AX. I wrote about the AX School in last month’s column, so I won’t repeat that again this month, but the School is a great opportunity to come out and learn how to push your car to its limit in a safe setting. With an emphasis on driving, you’ll practice and learn how to execute important elements of the needed driving skills before actually taking those skills out on a full AX race course. Whether or not you actually decide to take up AX on a regular basis is immaterial. The AX School is still a wonderful learning opportunity and can open your eyes to a whole new world of excitement. Racing season is almost upon us and I for one am really looking forward to getting it cranked up! We’ll be racing before you know it and I’ll be looking forward to seeing everyone again when the new season begins. In the meantime, stay warm! Greg Hartke, CHS AX Co-chair
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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
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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. 33
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PCA Jackets! If you want one of these killer jackets, please remit $80 to our Treasurer, Vincent Rock via check or PayPal. If by check, send your check to Treasurer P.O. Box 1720, Germantown, MD 20875. 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 What Are PCA License Plates: Chesapeake Region PCA coordinates the purchase of PCA Organizational License Plates issued through the Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA). The PCA License Plate Program promotes the visibility and camaraderie of PCA. PCA Maryland License Plates are pre-numbered Organizational Plates, not vanity plates. PCA License Plates are available for all cars, trucks and minivans, but not for motorcycles or trailers. Cost: The one-time cost for the PCA License Plates is $35.00, which includes the $25.00 MVA fee and a $10 Chesapeake PCA fundraising fee to support the PCA License Plate Program and Chesapeake Region events. How To Apply: The only way to apply for PCA Organizational License Plates is to complete the online PCA Maryland License Web Form at https://pcachs.org/pcamaryland-license-plate/ and submit it electronically. Please click on the above link to learn the details and requirements to apply for PCA License Plates. If you have any questions regarding the purchase of PCA Maryland Organizational License Plates, please contact us at: pcaLicensePlates@pcachs.org. Safe and Happy Motoring.
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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President's Message (cont’d)
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