Spotlight: Region Member Profiles Volume 61 Issue 07 July 2020
Autocross For Sale: 1995 Porsche 968 Porsche in the News
Chesapeake Region
Events Calendar / President’s Message Month
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Event
Venue
July
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Cancelled: U.S. eGrand Prix
New York
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Board Meeting
Virtual or at PCA HQ, Columbia, MD
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Patter input due to Editors
editor@pcachs.org
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Cancelled: WERKS Reunion
Monterey, CA
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Cancelled: Crab Feast and Social
Monrovia, MD
August
Greetings Chesapeake Region! At the writing of this message, many of Maryland counties are entering Phase 2 of reopening. We are actively monitoring the situation and are hopeful that we will be able to resume activities, albeit in a modified format. Our utmost concern is the health and safety of our members for our events. The Concours committee headed by Doug Ehmann, Ron Gordon and Donna Brandt have been diligently brainstorming a modified concours that would ensure the safety of participants with the judging conducted in either a virtual tour, or a drive-up exterior inspection. We would love to hear from the members as to their thoughts on either method. I would like to personally thank everyone who has submitted material to the Patter team for publication. Please keep the stories coming! I wish everyone has an excellent Fourth of July, and 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. Wishing everyone the best. Vincent
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! 2
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Inside This Month! Club Info
Events Calendar 2020 Tour & Rally Schedule Membership & Anniversaries PCACHS Board Member Directory
Features
President’s Message History Channel PCA-Style The Lighter Side Racing News Porsche in the News Autocross
Articles
Member Profiles
Event Updates
Darrell Pope
Rick Hawver
Steven Linde
Market
Scott Borden
Ron & Linda Gordon
Sim Racing PCA PSAs / FYI: Tech Library Name & Car Badges / PCACHS Jackets PCA License Plates / PCA Juniors Classified Ad
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History Channel PCA-Style
Bob Rassa
A monthly feature depicting some highlights from past years, 50, 40, 30, 20, 10 years ago
July 40 years ago (July 1980) found this writer still President, and in the President’s column it was noted that the price of a new Porsche was growing every year and was headed into territory that many sports car aficionados could no longer readily afford. The typical new buyer was now more of an older professional who was not interested in competitive events. Attendance at Baltimore Area Sports Car Council events (Team Trophy Autocross, Team Trophy Rally) has dropped significantly from what it was just 5 years ago. This will undoubtedly affect the kind of events that PCA will be holding in the future. But another observation was that social event attendance was also down a good bit, such as our pool parties that we held at the Reichhart’s or the senior Rassa’s . Although monthly meeting attendance, still at the Timonium Steak and Ale, was holding at 30 to 40 members. So, is another cause of low attendance the fact that members just have too many other ac-
tivities these days? The mysterious non-member Laslo Szabo reported on the Hungarian Gran Prix, held June 20-21-22 at :30 AM. The race started on the 37-foot Gazonski Blvd straight, followed by a sharp left across the median past the Polsterdurska Fountain and down Blenitz Alley. 72 cars started, and the famous Ferdinand racing cars finished 73rd and 74th. Unfortunately, nobody won but many points were scored. [we left but some of the route but you get the idea].
30 years ago (July 1990) found Dennis “RS America” Howard pounding the gavel and other officers were listed as Steve Koves, Jim Vecheck, Dave Mann, Syd Wright, Ben Cook, Al Young, Donna Novak and Chip Reichhart. [ok so other than Chip, where are all the others? If you are still around, give us a shout]. Dennis’ message concerned planning for Chesapeake Challenge 22, scheduled for mid-September at the Sheraton Towson with the Concours at Goucher College and the autocross at Towson State University. Dennis also promised that the Saturday dinner would have more and better tasting food [OK, that makes s real curious about last year’s Challenge food. Dennis, over to you.] An autocross school was held in June at Eastern High School after a bit of panic – the permit that had been issued months before was pulled 9 days in advance by
Baltimore’s mayor who decided to dedicate a recycling center there. Fortunately, one PCA-CHS member knew the head of Parks and Recreation who was somehow able to re-reschedule the dedication and rein-
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History Channel (cont’d) state our permit. 32 members enjoyed the school, each getting about 8 runs in, and Nic Monterastelli in a modified 914 was fastest (by almost 3 seconds). Another promotion for the “Wee Weissach” joint CHSCentral Penn autocross, scheduled for mid-July at the Harrisburg Farm Show parking lot was run. Bridgestone Tires was noted as a full sponsor. [again- why don’t we do more of these joint events?] Tim Mayberry had an item on autocrossing, noting that only your brake pads and tire are stressed, not so much the rest of the car. Tim also noted that almost every week you could run in an autocross in the greater Baltimore-Washington area, stating that once you start, you are likely to keep on doing it. One more Central Penn-CHS joint event was noted – a volleyball challenge, with an accompanying picnic, scheduled for late July in Rocks State Park. This is apparently a tournament series, and Central Penn is ahead 3 games to 2. [Idea??] And did you know that in the 80’s and 90’s, fuel injectors could – and would – clog up regularly due to a lack of proper fuel additives? BMW and Audi both recommended only certain brands of premium fuel – Amoco, Chevron, Exxon, Sohio/Boron and Gulf.
20 years ago Gene Fiero was the top officer and we were meeting at Carrol’s Creek Café in Annapolis. 7 new members were announced including Rick and Patsy MacInnes, bringing the total to 546. Gene noted that Andrew Toth organized a German Car Show at Valley Motors, featuring Porsche, Audi, VW and Mercedes – and the turnout was excellent. Nic Monterastelli was the autocross chair and autocross number 3 came off without a hitch, at Tipton Airfield, where each run was about 5 minutes. [Wow- we love that!]. Upcoming was the annual Midnite Autocross at Hunt Valley Mall [and we reminisce about this one as well – sounds like a fun event!] Dennis Howard (the VP) noted that if he gets his new tires, he’ll be at Summit Point for Potomac Region’s driver’s ed. Two great rallies were reported, one was the Rally in the Valley, a charity event for Cystic Fibrosis that drew a huge crowd of 45 cars. The second one was our annual Braille Rally with students from the Maryland School for the Blind – also a charity event, that also drew a huge crowd. [Note to the rally-tour guys – ideas??]
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2020 Tour & Rally Schedule Aniano Arao and Randy Moss
Join Any of PCA Chesapeake’s Driving Events
PCA Chesapeake’s Tour & Rally Committee’s 2020 events are on hold until further notice because of the COVID-19 emergency. Dates and events are subject to change. Registration for most events will open 2 to 4 weeks before their scheduled dates. We will have no 3-day West Virginia Grand Tour this year. We are also postponing Bob Rassa’s TSD rally for now. Log on to your account at www.motorsportreg.com to sign up once events are posted. (Ver. 7, 05/25/20. Photo by Aniano Arao) April 18 May 16-17 June 6 July 18 Aug. 2 Sept. 5 Oct. 3 Oct. 25 Oct. 31 Dec. 6
(0) Drive to Porsche Swap Meet in Hershey, PA – CANCELED (1) Allegheny Mountains Tour in PA, with guest tour master Ron Farb -- POSTPONED (2) Allegheny Mountains Tour in PA, with guest tour master Ron Farb -- CANCELED (3) West Virginia Tour, 1 day, CANCELED; Southern Maryland Tour CANCELED (4) Ice Cream Tour, with guest tour master Steve Graham (5) Off-Road Tour, Catoctin Mountain, with guest tour master Jim Hemig (rain date 9/6) (6) Chesapeake Challenge Gimmick Rally -- CANCELED (7) Fall Colors Tour No. 1 (rain date Oct. 24) (8) Fall Colors Tour No. 2 (rain dates Nov. 1, 7 or 8) (9) “Kindertime & Giving Back – Linda’s Legacy” Driving Tour, Baltimore County
Check details about our events 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.
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Membership & Anniversaries Committee Chair Report: Membership - June 2020 STATISTICS Chesapeake Region Membership Primary Members: 923 Affiliate Members: 520
Life Members: 1 Total Members: 1444
New Members (11) Bob Chambers
Woodstock, MD
2015 Macan S, Blue
Keith Costello
Ellicott City, MD
2008 911 Carrera 4 Cab, Midnight Blue
Adrian Krishnasamy
Baltimore, MD
2007 Cayman, Blue
Stephen Macek
Baltimore, MD
2009 911 Carrera 4S Cab
Kyle Marotta
Ellicott City, MD
2016 Cayman, Black
Mark Metzger
Chester, MD
2017 718 Cayman, Guards Red
Ronald Mihaly
Crownsville, MD
2013 Carrera Cab, Black
Armando Morell-Lopez
Crofton, MD
1976 912E
Fred Slaughter
Westminster, MD
2000 Boxster, Black
Brian Traylor
Aspen Hill, MD
2015 Cayman S, Dark Blue Metallic
Luke Welling
New Windsor, MD
2007 911 Turbo
PCA Juniors: 74 Member Renewals: 30 Non-Renewals: 18 Transfers In: 0
Transfers In (2) Test Drivers (2)
William H. & Susan McRury ← Peachstate (PST) Aaron Polak ← Riesentoter (RTR)
Richard Budden — Chestertown, MD Jordon Dugan — Towson, MD
Transfers Out (2) Lynda A. Sobus → Deleware (DEL) David H. Spencer → Space Coast (SPC)
Anniversaries 25 Years
Steven & Susan Parker 20 Years
Ellen Lucas Mark & Craig McKee 1 Year
William Leavitt 15 Years
John & Susan Jensen Mitchell & Susan McCloskey 10 Years
Brian Burke 5 Years
William & Lynne Duncan
David Childs Melvin Davis Michael Hinson Jared McGinness Heiko Osterchrist Jaye Owings Jon Roll Michael Synder
Tom Terrell Ken Wilmers John Yeigh Nurbek Ismailov Robert Johnson Justin Joyner John Linde John Rausch P. Bruce Serinis Mark Smith
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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Member Profile: Darrell Pope James B Beavan III
Car(s): 1989 944 N/A Have you served on any Regional or National committees: No I have not served on a committee yet. When it came time to buy a vehicle, what made you choose your Porsche and is this your first Porsche (if not please detail prior Porsche's): I bought my 944 over ten years ago. I did a lot of research beforehand about the 944. Turns out, I'm a big fan of German cars. I bought a few books on the 944 also and read them cover to cover. I remember the 944 from the late 80's and always loved the lines and the overall design of the car. Here is a funny story about when I bought the car. I had been looking for a while but never really went to see a car in person. My wife knew I was looking but she had reservations about me spending money on an old car. I then saw this 89 944 listed in Virginia beach, the price was right and I really liked the year of the car and the condition looked decent, especially the paint. So, I told my wife that I was going to Virginia Beach to look at a car. She responds "you're going to look at a car? Yeah, right. She knew I was buying it. I didn't tell her the price, even though it wasn't very much. So I drove to VA, a 4-hr trip, test drove it and bought the car. It had a very nice paint job, club sport wheels and was pretty decent overall. There were a bunch of items needing repair but I decided to take a chance on it anyway. The guy asked me how I'm going to get it home, I said Uh...I'm not sure, I guess I'll be back in a few days to pick it up. The seller then offered to truck it to Fredericksburg VA since he was going to an auction there at the end of the week anyway. That would save me a good chunk of miles. So I took an Amtrak train to Fredericksburg that Friday, hopped in a cab and met the guy in the auction parking lot. Off I went to drive straight to the MVA in Baltimore for tags etc. no inspection needed since I was getting historic tags. What encouraged you to join the Porsche Club of America: I figured it would be a good way to meet other car people and I liked the idea of trying autocross, so I joined. That was ten years ago. What are your favorite Regional &/or National events: Definitely autocross. After the first attempt, I was hooked and have really been on a never ending quest to upgrade the car, suspension, tires etc. to help with
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Darrell Pope (cont’d) the performance and improve my times. It took me a few years but I do pretty well. I think for the money, you can't beat doing an autocross. I love pushing this car as much as I can and seeing how I stack up against the field. The 944 is a low horsepower car. The only driving aid I have is anti-lock brakes. No LSD, no traction control etc. Autocross tires have really helped me out though. Someone once told me that the 944 is a momentum car. I agree with that. The only way to do well as far as times go in autocross is to really push it. Get it going and keep it going. I have also attended a few year-end Holiday parties. Those are fun. What is your favorite PCA memory: My wife and I attended the Holiday party the year that the Ravens won the super bowl back in 2012. I remember that the Ravens vs. Denver game was on the big screen at the same time Manny was trying to give one of his presentations. No one was really listening to him, we were all watching the game that was on behind him! Halfway through his gig, he had to turn around and watch the game like everybody else. It was hilarious. What advice about PCA or Chesapeake would you give to new members: PCA has a lot of events and a lot to offer someone who wants to get involved. I have always felt welcome. If money were no object, what Porsche would you love to own and why: The Taycan for sure, but also a really nice low mileage 968, or an 88-89 turbo 911. Love the look of that car. Share about myself: I'm definitely a DIY type of person. Over the years, I have learned a lot about car repairs, diagnostics etc. Except for replacing the clutch and serious engine work, I've done most of the repairs to my Porsche. I have found it fun to figure out what you need, pull up a you-tube video or two on how to do it and then order the parts. I find it very rewarding. I have been on 10 different specialty web-sites that sell parts for the 944. I'm always looking for a good deal. You really have to when you own a 30 year old car. If I had to take it to the dealer or some other shop for everything I think the maintenance costs would probably kill most people. I guess it's not only maintenance costs but with a 30 year old car its restoration costs really. I usually plan on a few items to do over the winter. This past winter I finally ordered new replacement seat covers for the 944. It took me a weekend to install them but they look great and are so much better than the 30 year old original seats I had. I wish I had done it years ago. I also bought a clock repair kit recently. I took the clock out and followed the instructions. Funny, it was like micro surgery. I needed a magnifying glass and a lot of patience! But, in the end, very rewarding to fix it yourself.
From the Editors… If you joined PCACHS in the last 18 months and would like to be featured in the Patter, please send us an email—editor@pcachs.org
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Member Profile: Linda and Ron Gordon James B Beavan III
Car(s): 1971 911T Coupe, 1972 911T Targa, 1973 914/6 (Rob), 2007 Cayman S. (We won’t mention the British cars) Have you served on any Regional or National committees: Concours Chair for Potomac Region. After transferring to Chesapeake Region... Concours Chair, Secretary, Membership Chair and Chesapeake Challenge Chair in 2005. Parade Concours Scoring Chair from 2005 to 2012, Parade Concours Co-chair from 2013 to 2015 and Parade Tech Quiz Chair from 2012 to 2014, Parade Chair 2016 to Present. Werks Reunion Monterey and Amelia Committee. Member of National Nominating Committee. When it came time to buy a vehicle, what made you choose your Porsche and is this your first Porsche (if not please detail prior Porsche's): Our first Porsche was 1983 944 which at the time was a nine month wait. We followed that with a 1972 911 in 1986 which we still own. We liked the Cayman when introduced as a basic mid-engine coupe so we sold the 944 to fellow member Paul Faupel and bought a 2007 Cayman S. What encouraged you to join the Porsche Club of America: I had a good friend that was active in the Potomac Region. When Linda and I bought our 944 in 1983 we joined PCA and became active in Concours. We attended the Portland, Maine Parade in 1986 which was the first of (28) Parades the Gordon family has attended. What are your favorite Regional &/or National events: (Regional) Chesapeake Challenge, Summer Crab Feast, Hershey Swap Meet, Boardwalk Reunion (National) Parade, Werks Reunion, Tech Tactics, PCA Vintage Racing. What is your favorite PCA memory: In 2019 our son Rob and I decided to run the PCA Club Racing Vintage Series. Together with fellow Chesapeake members and vintage racers Chip Reichhart and Dennis Howard we ran races at Lime Rock, VIR, Mid-Ohio, Road America and Summit Point. Joined by the rest of the Gordon family as schedules permitting it was worth all the miles, money and parts to spend time with your family. Read an article on Rob in Club Racing News (Volume 27, Edition 19.3 July-Sept 2019, p16—link). What advice about PCA or Chesapeake would you give to new members: Participate and volunteer, you will make friends and memories for life. If money were no object, what Porsche would you love to own and why: 1974 IMSA 911 RSR. Perhaps not the most expensive Porsche but I have vivid memories of watching Peter Gregg, Michael Keyser, Hurley Haywood and Al Holbert in the rough and tumble early years of IMSA.
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New Member Profile: Steven Linde James B Beavan III
Car(s): 2015 Porsche Macan Turbo Have you served on any Regional or National committees? No When it came time to buy a vehicle, what made you choose your Porsche and is this your first Porsche (if not please detail prior Porsche's)? This is my first Porsche. Not too long ago my father owned a manual 2007 911 Carrera S Cab. I had access to the keys when he was not using it and I instantly fell in love with the car and the brand. I was told by many that “I drank the Porsche Kool-Aid and there was no going back”. They were right, a few years later I found my perfect Porsche and bought it. A used black with red interior Macan Turbo, that I found online and bought sight unseen from Portland, Oregon. What encouraged you to join the Porsche Club of America? My parent’s neighbor is Marco Alban, so after talking to him one day about his Porsches and the club, I thought I would give it a shot. My father was not a member yet, so I signed him up and paid for his membership not too long after. What are your favorite Regional &/or National events? My favorite event so far is the Garage Crawl. What is your favorite PCA memory? My favorite PCA memory so far was the group rally up to the Swap Meet in Hershey, PA. My brother went with me and I don’t think he understood the whole “club thing” until that experience. He sat passenger seat in my car and loved watching me follow the trail of Porsches up to the event. It was a great event and club memory I had with him. What advice about PCA or Chesapeake would you give to new members? My advice would be to just get out there and see what the club has to offer. I am substantially younger (26 years old) than most members but I still enjoy the club, meeting people, and learning from everyone. If money were no object, what Porsche would you love to own and why? Probably a Green 959 SC. The 959 is such a beautiful car and I think it looks best in green. Imagine driving that car up to Augusta National! Anything additional you would like to share about yourself: I would love to own a 911 one day, but the Macan is the perfect all around car for me!
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Member Profile: Scott Borden James B Beavan III
Current Car: 2018 Porsche GT3 Touring, 2019 VW Golf Alltrack Have you served on any Regional or National committees? Was Tech Co-Chair in 2010 & 2011 When it came time to buy a vehicle, what made you choose your Porsche and is this your first Porsche? I have wanted a 911 since my first ride in one in 1977. When the 997s came out in 2005, I loved the changes over the 996 and that’s when I first had the means to buy one. My local dealer couldn’t get me a build slot for 16 months. So, I bought a 2005 off the lot in Rockville and sold that when my 2006 C4S arrived. The 2006 C4S had a short life – see below. I then got a 2009 C4S which I put 107,000 miles on it and got hooked on autocross. I next got a 2014 GT3 and now consider my 2018 GT3 Touring to be a lifer – I plan on keeping that forever. What encouraged you to join the Porsche Club of America? I thought I’d find some interesting things to do and people to meet in the club. What are your favorite Regional &/or National events? Autocross. I do all of the Chesapeake events and most of the Potomac ones. What is your favorite PCA memory? Probably a tour we did in the fall of 2018 on the Eastern Shore. When I first joined the club, there were a lot of weeknight Ice Cream Drives that I like. What advice about PCA or Chesapeake would you give to new members? Get out and have fun (at least once COVID-19 woes are past)! If money were no object, what Porsche would you love to own and why? Carrera GT – the last analog super car. Anything additional you would like to share about yourself: I have a story. The reason the 2006 C4S had such a short life is my wife and I were coming home from a Luau on rainy night in October of 2006. A pickup, coming the other way, was going too fast for the conditions and hydroplaned and came into my lane. He hit my front/left corner which spun my car into a broadside crash. The Ram then went over the top of us. The Ram was totaled. You can see what happened to the 911. I credit all that high strength steel that Porsche uses around the drivers cage, and a good side curtain airbag, to my survival. My wife agrees and is happy to let me keep buying 911s!
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Member Profile: Rick Hawver James B Beavan III
Current Car: 2006 Cayman S, 6spd, Carrara White w/ Black Interior, Sport Chrono When it came time to buy a vehicle, what made you choose your Porsche and is this your first Porsche? I’ll never forget the first time I saw a Cayman on the beltway. It was such a sexy, sleek car I was drawn in by the lines of the car and I instantly wanted one. I immediately started to research all I could about them. My fiancé (Stacy Talmadge, also now a member) was telling me I needed to talk to a guy she goes to the gym with, it ended up being Jim Earlbeck. After contacting Jim I was hooked even deeper, his wealth of knowledge and passion for the cars and the Porsche brand was amazing and we quickly became friends. As a new member of PCA Chesapeake are there any particular events you are interested in participating We attend as many events as our schedules allow, new member parties, Chesapeake Challenges, Holiday Parties, tech sessions, slot car night and even PCA Meetings. We are both looking to be more involved in the club and really have enjoyed meeting lots of great people and learning more about the Porsche brand. Anything additional you would like to share about yourself: As a previous domestic high horsepower drag racing guy, I am now fully converted to all the fun that comes with hitting an apex and hearing that Flat 6 roar. I never thought 300hp would make me so happy, but you can’t wipe the smile off my face when I’m in the car. I designed/built engines and had my own small performance shop in the past building everything from show to go, 200hp Hondas to 1000hp Mustangs. I’m a skilled metal fabricator, certified GTAW welder and mechanic at a large food industry manufacturer. I have 2 children Emilie 11 and Ryan 8 and they are quickly becoming Porsche fans.
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Classified Ad: 1995 Porsche 968
One of a kind, triple-black, ultra-rare '95 Porsche 968 coupe. 113,400 miles. All records/books from 2002 plus a detailed maintenance spreadsheet documenting almost $40,000 in receipts. This is not a concours car. Well maintained with tons of tasteful upgrades. Brilliant paint with some nicks and bumps from a car that's been driven. Asking $19,968. More info and photos: https://terrells968-com.webnode.com/ Contact Terrell Williams tmoneyrunner@gmail.com 410-852-4314
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Event Updates Crabfeast Cancelled for 2020 This year’s Crabfeast, scheduled for August 29th, has been cancelled for 2020. It is very unfortunate, but the social nature of this event where we enjoy eating shrimp and burgers, talking, picking crabs, checking out the cars, and having a lot of fun is just not practical or safe for our members this summer. Although it is an outdoor event, physical distancing or wearing masks is not very realistic for a crab feast! Additionally, Frederick County Parks and Recreation has put in place Covid-19 restrictions that limit gatherings at shelters to 50% of the normal capacity, and require a written plan for how we will manage distancing, masks and using sanitizer, etc. BUT the Crabfeast team of Ron & Linda Gordon and Bob Gutjahr & Ellen Beck hope to see you next year at Kemptown Park in Monrovia for the best Crabfeast ever!
Drive-In Movie Night? Interested in taking in a movie or two in the open air? Bengies Drive In movie nights are a possibility! Located in Middle River, MD, Bengies has a huge screen and a fun vibe… you can bring your own picnic or buy food & drink at their vintage 50’s snack bar, and we can get there early to park together. Check out their website for the complete list of rules about Covid19 procedures, daytime running lights, bringing in food, etc. Drive-In Movie Nights will be “Pop-Up” events, based on the weather and what movies are showing… look for an eBlast, and come if you can! (Tickets must be prepurchased online) For more info or if you’d like to get involved, email Bob at robert.g.gutjahr@leidos.com
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Autocross Greg Hartke Well, gang, as of now I have no update on the Autocross season. All PCA activities are cancelled through the end of July and the Board will re-evaluate the situation at the next Board meeting in mid-July. Keep in mind that we’ll need Prince George’s Stadium to be open for activities, too, and that may ultimately be a sticking point even if the Board decides to (cautiously) allow certain Club activities to resume. While the Chesapeake AX season is on hold, Potomac decided to hold their scheduled event in June at Summit Point Motorsports Park. As you can imagine, there were significant restrictions in place (face masks were required, of course, among a whole host of restrictions and requirements), which made the event a little, well, odd. I’m not sure I think getting out to race right now is a good thing, but in the end, I decided to do it. It was certainly fun to get out and race again, but it was strange to be at a race at which the socializing was kept to a minimum and we all kept our distance from each other. It didn’t help that a sensor failed about four or five cars into the event, necessitating a long hiatus (of over 45 minutes or so) while a backup sensor was fetched from storage and installed. Bad luck for the first race of the season! Most of us hadn’t raced in something like 8-months, so there was considerable rust to shake off. Maybe it didn’t affect some, but I certainly noticed it. Funny thing… I went into this event with no confidence whatsoever after such a long break and was really terrible on my first run. The good news (for me) was that it started to come back to me as the runs accumulated and by the end, I was not totally dissatisfied at how I drove. Finished second in class out of 10 drivers, so that wasn’t too shabby. Be forewarned that you may experience something like this when you get back to it too! I ran into our own Damon Lowney at the event and it was great to see him back in a P-car with his 2007 Cayman. (One thing I should mention – it’s a real PITA trying to recognize people you haven’t seen in many months when they’re wearing a mask!) Damon drove very respectably and won his class (S2), besting Manny Alban. I’m sure he’s just getting his feet wet with the new car, but he’s going to have a blast competing in the Cayman. Not that he wasn’t having fun before, but the Cayman has to be much more of a grin machine than his Golf! Vu Nguyen really opened my eyes too, throwing up a really good time and winning P3. Very impressive Vu, have you been practicing? Certainly seems like it! Folks may be interested to hear that I had a couple of beginners come up to me last year and tell me privately how helpful Vu was as an instructor. That’s always nice to hear!
Manny Alban and Tessa Hall (Tessa is with POT, but comes to as many CHS events as she can) are the best of the best as AX announcers, so we were well taken care of in that regard. Tessa traded in her 911 Cab in the fall for a GT4 and was really tearing it up at the Summit Point event in S5. Long-time AXer Gary Baker was sharing her car and Gary and Tessa came in 1-2 in S5. Tessa has really come a long way and that class should be pretty interesting this year and in the future with those two now competing in it. Speaking of GT4’s, wild-man Chris Nolan was the fastest Pcar with his GT4 (class P5) and he even beat perennial FTD winner Wil Cruz in his Tesla 3P. Now that was a noteworthy achievement, I’m impressed Chris! POT has been experimenting with how to manage the runs and I can’t say I’m all that impressed so far. At the last
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Autocross (cont’d) event of 2019, they had the cars in each of the two heats in three lines and each line cycled through their 6 runs separately. This meant that your 6 runs went very quickly, but I don’t necessarily consider that to be a good thing. Think about it, you spent ½ of the event working, ⅙ of the event racing, and ⅓ of the event doing nothing. During the period when you were in the line that was running, the pace was very fast with little time for thinking about your driving or the course, as well as insufficient time to work tire pressures, tire temps, get a drink, or even take a bio break. I didn’t like it, too much “nothing” and too much rushing. At the June Summit Point event, they tried a variant of this. They split the cars in each heat into two run groups (A and B) and they ran separately. With this procedure, you spent ½ the time working, ¼ of the time racing, and ¼ of the time doing nothing. Same problem; too much “nothing” for my taste and I would prefer more time to think about my driving between runs. (Editor’s Note: I prefer to not sit and forget what I did, I feel I gain momentum from lack of a long down time…especially in these 45-60 second track sessions) For both of these procedures, put yourself in the place of someone driving in the last run group. You worked the first heat, then had to wait around seemingly forever to finally get your opportunity to drive in the last group at the event. No fun. Brad and I haven’t discussed these scenarios in particular, but I think he and I would be in agreement on this: Even though the driving may be a bit spread out in a single heat, it seems preferable to doing it that way rather than all in one short period of time. We’ll talk, but I don’t foresee any changes to the way we operate in that regard. POT was quite successful in holding the Summit Point event, but I’m not sure how that would translate for us because there’s a big difference in how we run events. POT has a marching army of helpers whereas CHS has Brad, Meilyng, and myself (along with Mark Hubley and Pinto Soin for our primary race-day help). It’s easy to say, “Get the help you need!” but it’s not that simple. We’re not organized that way and it would take significant effort to rearrange things. Secondly, I’m still uneasy about running events in the shadow of the CoVID-19 pandemic. Insurance Chair Lee Rock recently had some well-chosen words for the Board on this subject in which Lee encouraged considerable caution before CHS begins hosting events of any sort, not just AX. Lee really knows what he’s talking about in this arena – it’s the potential liability that argues for caution, not to mention that those of us hosting events are very concerned about placing our Members (and our friends!) in a position in which they could become seriously ill. There were long-time AXers who stayed away from the Summit Point event due to concern over CoVID-19 and I would never consider that to be a poor choice right now. Those of us who attended did so after considerable forethought, too. I’m pretty sure I know who made the smarter decision and (sigh) it wasn’t me. I don’t know whether to be optimistic that we’ll have events soon or hopeful that we don’t, so that everyone stays safe. Tough times when those are your choices! Stay well! Greg Hartke
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Porsche in the News Ridgely McKinless
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Lighter Side Ridgely McKinless
Doug Demuro Dissects the Carrera GT (YouTube: link)
A lot has been written and produced about the Carrera GT in the 16 years since it debuted, but never has someone gone quite so in depth on the beloved supercar. Doug Demuro, famous for his obsession over the most minute quirks and idiosyncrasies on production cars, has recently turned his attention to the Carrera GT. Doug posted a 35-minute video to his youtube channel, revealing details about the supercar that even some owners won’t have known about. For example, did you know that Porsche offered the GT with factory navigation? Or that they made a hidden storage compartment inside the doors, only accessible when open? From the top removal to the center lock wheels, Doug covers it all. If you’ve got half an hour to kill, any lingering questions you may have had about the GT will be answered.
2021 Porsche 911 Turbo S Has a Lot to Love, Including 640 HP (Car and Driver: link)
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PCA CHS Board President
Vincent Rock
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Aaron Miller
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Tom Morton
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John Jensen
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Michael Murphy
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Brad Martinez
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John Jensen
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Porsche Annapolis
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Racing News
Ridgely McKinless
Race Calendar Revised for cancellations due to COVID-19 •July 3-4: Daytona International Speedway (IMSA) •July 17-18: Sebring International Raceway (IMSA) •July 23-24: Prologue Barcelona (WEC) •July 25: London E-Prix •July 31-August 2: Road America (IMSA/GT3 Cup) •August 1-2: Donington Park (Carrera Cup GB) •August 8-13: Berlin E-Prix 6 Round •August 8-9: Brands Hatch (Carrera Cup GB) •August 15: Total 6 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps (FIA WEC) •August 21-23: VIRginia Int’l Raceway (IMSA/GT3 Cup) •August 22-23: Oulton Park (Carrera Cup GB) •August 29-30: Knockhill (Carrera Cup GB) •September 4-6: WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca (IMSA/GT3 Cup) •September 19-20: Thruxton (Carrera Cup GB) •September 19-20: 24 Hours of Le Mans •September 25-27: Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course (IMSA/GT3 Cup) •September 26-27: Silverstone (Carrera Cup GB)
Racing Schedule Links •https://sportscarracingnews.com/2020/05/26/porschemotorsport-gb-poised-and-ready-for-revised-2020-calendar/ •https://www.imsa.com/news/2020/05/15/revised-2020-porsche-gt3-cup-challenge-usa-by-yokohamaschedule-begins-at-road-america/ •https://www.imsa.com/news/2020/05/15/imsa-announces-updated-return-to-racing-plan/ •https://www.autosport.com/fe/news/149253/fe-cancels-new-york-eprix-and-london-season-finale •https://www.imsa.com/news/2020/05/15/imsa-announces-updated-return-to-racing-plan/ •https://www.autosport.com/fe/news/149253/fe-cancels-new-york-eprix-and-london-season-finale
Formula E season resumes with six-race Berlin showdown (FIAFormulae.com: link)
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Public Service Announcements Maryland Real ID—New Drivers License Requirements If you haven’t already visited the MVA to secure a Real ID, the clock is running to meet a federal law. “Please plan ahead,” said MVA administrator, Chrissy Nizer. “The deadline is October 2020 but we don’t want our customers to wait ’till then.” By 2020, older Maryland licenses will no longer exist. The new ones will look different but even if you have one now it won’t be a Real ID until conditions are met. “What that is, is four documents that you need to bring to your local MDOT MVA branch office,” said Nizer. “Those are proof of age and identity.” Meaning that, along with either a birth certificate or passport, you must also bring a social security card, a driver’s license, and proof of Maryland Residency, like a utility bill or a bank statement. http://www.mva.maryland.gov/realid/index.htm
**AVOID I-895** MAJOR ROADWORK ON I-895 IN BALTIMORE The Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) warned motorists today to avoid I-895 and the Baltimore Harbor Tunnel due to major construction and traffic impacts beginning this month. Two-way traffic will operate on I-895 for two years starting Nov. 27. Motorists should use I-695/Key Bridge and I-95/Fort McHenry Tunnel as alternate routes. The work is part of the MDTA’s $189 million I-895 Bridge Project, announced on Dec. 21, 2017, to replace the 60-year-old bridge north of the Harbor Tunnel. “To avoid sitting in traffic, motorists should plan on using I-695 or I-95 as alternate routes,” said Maryland Department of Transportation Secretary and MDTA Chairman Pete K. Rahn. On Nov. 27, northbound I-895 will close completely for one year from the north side of the Baltimore Harbor Tunnel to the Boston/O’Donnell Street exit ramp (Exit 11).
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Two-way traffic – one lane in each direction – will operate on southbound I-895. The I-895/Holabird Avenue exit ramp (Exit 10) will close completely during this time. Additionally, the northbound bore of the Harbor Tunnel will close 24/7 for 60 days in spring 2019 with twoway traffic operating in the southbound bore. Northbound I-895 and the Holabird Avenue exit ramp will reopen to traffic in spring 2020.
If you know of information that you think our members would benefit from, please bring it to the attention of the Editors at editor@pcachs.org.
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FYI New Tech Library Online! Visit our new library at http://pcachs.org/tech-library/
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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. 31
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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 ageappropriate 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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