PCA Chesapeake Region Patter - October 2023 Vol 64, Issue 10

Chesapeake Region

Events Calendar

Month Day Event Meeting Venue

October 7th Autocross #7 PGS-Bowie, MD

7th Social Breakfast: Eggcellence Annapolis, MD

8th Off-Road Tour by Jim Hemig Dickerson, MD

11th Social Dinner: Garten Annapolis, MD

21st Chesapeake Challenge 54 Monkton, MD

22nd Porsche Owings Mills Open House Owings Mills, MD

28th Tech Session: How to Buy a New Porsche Hunt Valley, MD

29th Tour: West Virginia Fall Colors #1 Middletown, MD

November

4th Tech Session: Grand Opening at GT Performance Essex, MD

4th Social Lunch: Pizza Johns Essex, MD

5th Tour: Catoctin Mountain Fall Colors #2 Reisterstown, MD

11th Volunteer Appreciation Lunch: Kelsey’s Ellicott City, MD

14th Social Dinner: White Oak Tavern Ellicott City, MD

18th Social Lunch: Guinness Open Gate Halethorpe, MD

Editors Message: It’s true what they say, The Red One’s Go Faster, at least according to the owners of the cars on the front and rear cover this month. It was certainly disappointing having to postpone the Chesapeake Challenge from September to October, but hopefully this makes for a fun dry day of activities. Speaking of activities, if you have a pulse, we have something for you to do over the next 45 days and the gap in the middle of October is for the Boardwalk Reunion IV in Ocean City NJ where over 400 Porsche’s are expected to lineup for a mile on the wood.

I’m looking forward to the Off-Road tour and Open House at Porsche Owings Mills in particular.

Member Profiles are back with Richard Bauer and we have a great cover story by Rich Ehrlich. Have an article idea or want to do a member profile, shoot me an email editor@pcachs.org

Best,

James B Beavan III

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Pg 2. Events Calendar: October-November

Pg 2. Editors Message

Pg 4. Chesapeake Board Members

Pg 5. Advertisers List

Pg 8. Membership Figures

Pg 10. Presidents Message

Pg 11. Tour & Rally Schedule

Pg 14. Socials in Review

Pg 18. Long Distant Adventures in a 987 Cayman

Pg 22. Election Announcement

Pg 25. For Sale by Members

Pg 26. Member Profile:Richard Bauer

Pg 33. Autocross Update

Pg 42. Treffen at Sea flyer

Pg 44. Storing Your Porsche

Pg 50. Stuttgart Market Letter

Pg 59. Tour & Rally Events Upcoming

Front Cover photo: 987

Cayman by Rich Ehrlich

Rear Cover photo: 981S

Boxster by Ryan Boxler

The PorschePatteris the official newsletter of the Chesapeake Region of the Porsche Club of America. Contributions to the PorschePattershould be sent by the 25th of the month preceding the month of publication in Microsoft Word format to editor@pcachs.org. Please send images high resolution. Editor/ Publisher: James B Beavan III; Contributing Photographers: James B Beavan III, Rich Ehrlich, Pedro Bonilla, Aniano Arao, Ryan Boxler, Jim McKee, Steve Buss. Contributing Writers: James B Beavan III, Ron Farb, Ken Wilmers, Steve & Marsha Buss, Aniano Arao, Pedro Bonilla, Greg Hartke, David Whitlock, Wayne Nelms. 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 PorschePatter and to the respective author. Subscriptions: join the Porsche Club of America www.pca.org. The PorschePatter is published monthly by the Chesapeake Region, PCA. Subscription is limited to members of the Chesapeake Region, Porsche Club of America.

Chesapeake Region

PCA CHS Board

President Ron Farb president@pcachs.org

Vice President Steve Wood vicepresident@pcachs.org

Treasurer Andy Powell treasurer@pcachs.org

Secretary Wayne Nelms secretary@pcachs.org

Executive Vice President Michael Murphy executivevicepresident@pcachs.org

Autocross Committee Greg Hartke, Mark Hubley autocross@pcachs.org

Chesapeake Challenge Committee Stacy Hawver, Tracey Jennings, Jen Kocsan chesapeakechallenge@pcachs.org

Chief Driving Instructor Ellen Beck instructor@pcachs.org

Community Service Dan McNally communityservice@pcachs.org

Concours d’Elegance

Paul Koenigsmark, David Dukehart concours@pcachs.org

Historian Bob Rassa historian@pcachs.org

Insurance Eric Saletel insurance@pcachs.org

Membership Ken Wilmers membership@pcachs.org

Motorsportreg Registrar Meilyng Wigney-Burmaka msregistrar@pcachs.org

Newsletter: Porsche Patter James B Beavan III editor@pcachs.org

PCA License Laurie & Bruce Tarsia pcalicenseplates@pcachs.org

PCA Zone 2 Rep Phil Grandfield zonerep@pcachs.org

Photography Committee Jim McKee, Ryan Boxler photography@pcachs.org

Publicity: Facebook/Instagram James B Beavan III publicity@pcachs.org

Safety Chair John Jensen safetychair@pcachs.org

Social Committee Steve & Marsha Buss social@pcachs.org

Sunshine Committee

Tech Committee

Tour/Rally Committee

Doug Ehmann sunshine@pcachs.org

Jim Earlbeck, Randy Richter, Rick Hawver tech@pcachs.org

Aniano Arao, Rich Ehrlich tour@pcachs.org; rally@pcachs.org

Webmaster Henry Becker webmaster@pcachs.org

Chesapeake Region

Chesapeake Region

Membership Numbers

CommitteeChairReport:CHSRegionMembership-September2023

Primary Members: 1176

Affiliate Members: 616

NewMembers (10)

Nestor

Life Members: 2

Total Members: 1794

MD

MD

Park, MD

MD

Transfers In (0)

Transfers Out (2)

Henry Roll Transfer To: Sierra Nevada (SNV)

Terry Smith Transfer To: San Diego (SDO)

Full Membership Committee Reports can be found on our website: https://pcachs.org/

Ken Wilmers

Member Anniversaries

ANNIVERSARIES

50 Years

Theodore and Susan

Reichart

40 Years

Dale and Andrea Swanson

Alfred De Renzis

Sally Marsh

25 Years

Christopher and Kimberly

Scott

10 Years

Aniano and Myrna Arao

Thomas Divilio

Daniel and Jennifer Cooper

Richard and Claudia Chitty

Jeffrey Bedford

Roy and Sandi Droege

Lisa Gritti

Paul Broccolino

Mary Louise Healy

Pinti Soin

5 Years

Paul Govatos

Richard and Donna Potere

Crissy Fuentes

George and Gerry Herzog

Guy Fraser

Omar Fraser

1 Year

Christpher Stark

Tyler Jeager

Jeremy Kaufman

Michael Correa

Joseph Cook

Michae Biemer

Michael Denver

Kunta Mambouray

Jeffrey Dwyer

Ken Wilmers

Eric Christofferson

Howard Bauer

Michael Mangone

Thomas and Christina Mc Ewan

Chesapeake Region

Presidents Message

Hey Chesapeake PCA Members

Ron Farb

Welcome to October and hopefully some cooler weather. Of course as I write this, I see that the temperature is supposed to be 84 on Tuesday. Oh well. So anyway, let me jump in with a few thoughts.

Please make sure you vote for the 2024/2025 Chesapeake PCA Executive Council (EC) Officers this month. The EC is composed of the President, Vice President, Treasurer, and Secretary. Together they work with all the Chesapeake Committee and Event Leads to plan a full year of events. They also are instrumental in managing the clubs finances and budgets and setting the entry fee for all events. All Chesapeake members and co-members are eligible to vote but you will need a MotorsportReg.com account.

PCA National is starting to remove invalid email addresses from their database so please verify that your PCA email address is up-to-date. Chesapeake typically sends out many eBlasts (i.e emails) a month so if you haven’t been receiving anything, then your email address probably needs to be updated on the PCA.org web site.

What a horrible bummer that we had to postpone the Chesapeake Challenge (CC) due to Tropical Storm Ophelia. We’ve had so little rain this year and then we get this huge storm on the same day as our biggest event of the year. Unbelievable! The CC Team is working hard to reschedule it so stay tuned.

Our fantastic Chesapeake Committee leads never slow down and October is no exception. Just looking at the calendar, I see the Women’s High Performance Driving Clinic, a Social Breakfast, the last autocross of the year, the Off-Road Tour, the Social Diner at Garten in Severna Park, Boardwalk Reunion, a West Virginia Falls Colors Tour, a Porsche Owings Mills Open House just for Chesapeake, a Tech Session at Porsche Hunt Valley, and finally the Catoctin Mountain tour. We literally have an event every Saturday and Sunday in October. WOW! PLEASE come out and join us and say “hi” – especially if it’s been awhile.

Ron

2023 Tour & Rally Schedule

PCA Chesapeake’s Tour & Rally Committee has 16 events on its 2023 calendar. The dates and events listed here are subject to change. Registration for most events will open 2 to 3 weeks before their scheduled dates. Log on to your account at www.motorsportreg.com to sign up. (Ver. 19, 10/03/2023)

April 15 (1) Delmarva Tour, DE, MD and VA, tour master Aniano Arao (45 people, 26 cars)

April 29 (2) Drive to Porsche Swap Meet in Carlisle, tour master Rich Ehrlich (canceled; weather)

May 6 (3) Tour & TSD Rally School, guest rally master Bob Rassa, (11 people, 8 cars)

May 20 (4) Safeway to the Bay Tour, guest tour master Hank Lucas (60 people, 32 cars)

June 4 (5) Linganore Winecellars Tour, guest tour master Ron Farb (62 people, 35 cars)

June 25 (6) Ice Cream Tour (#1) & Charity, guest tour master Steve Graham (58 people, 29 cars)

July 9 (7) Sinai Hospital to Oregon Ridge Tour, tour master Aniano Arao (48 people, 26 cars)

July 16 (8) Air & Space Ice Cream Tour (#2), tour master Rich Ehrlich (37 people, 21 cars)

Aug. 6 (9) Ice Cream Tour (#3), guest tour master Mark Miller (52 people, 31 cars)

Aug. 12 (10) Allegheny Mountains Tour in PA, guest tour master Ron Farb (33 people, 20 cars)

Sept. 23 (11) Chesapeake Challenge 54 Gimmick Rally, rally master Aniano Arao (CC postponed)

Oct. 8 (12) Off-Road Tour, guest tour master Jim Hemig

Oct. 21 (13) Chesapeake Challenge 54 Gimmick Rally, rally master Aniano Arao (new CC date)

Oct. 29 (14) West Virginia Fall Colors Tour (#1), tour master Aniano Arao

Nov. 5 (15) Catoctin Mountains Fall Colors Tour (#2), tour master Aniano Arao

(xx) Baltimore Fall Colors Tour (#3) (canceled to make room for rescheduled CC54)

Dec. 3 (16) “Kindertime & Linda’s Legacy” Tour, Baltimore County, tour master Rich Ehrlich

Check www.pcachs.org, Patter, www.motorsportreg.com and the events’ eBlasts for details and updates. Send questions to tour@pcachs.org. -- Aniano Arao & Rich Ehrlich, Co-Chairs, Tour & Rally Committee

Social Breakfast: Eggcellence: October 7th

Come out and join your fellow PCAers for a morning of fun in Annapolis. We’ll meet Saturday morning, October 7th at 8am in Annapolis. Eggcellence Brunchery features comfort food for breakfast including waffles, pancakes, build your own omelettes, benedicts and more. Check out their menu here.

All participants must register for the breakfast on www.MotorsportReg.com by October 5th .

Seating is limited to 30 people. There is no registration fee for this event.

WHEN and WHERE When: October 7, 2023, Saturday Meeting time: 8:00am

Meeting point: Eggcellence Brunchery restaurant, Gateway Shopping Plaza, 2625 Housley Road, Annapolis 410-573-9503

End of social: 9:30am

Cost: Members are responsible for their own breakfast. Registration is free and required for planning purposes.

PARTICIPATION

Participants must comply with PCA, CDC, state and county guidelines for COVID prevention. By signing up for and joining any of our social events, registrants acknowledge and assume all the risks in and full responsibility for their participation. Note that planned events are subject to change, for weather-related or other reasons. While we are striving to make this event safe, with your Participation in and Registration for this social event, you recognize and acknowledge the hazards of COVID-19, and you assume the risk of illness or death arising from a COVID-19 infection at this event. If you feel sick during the week prior and/or the day of the event or if there is any chance you may have COVID-19 or be contagious, PLEASE do not attend the event.

REGISTRATION

The eBlast announcing this event will have a weblink for registration. Click it.

Log onto your Motorsportreg account at www.MotorsportReg.com

Registration will close at midnight on October 5th .

There is no fee for this event.

QUESTIONS: Send social related questions to the Social Committee at social@pcachs.org.

Socials In Review

Marsha & Steve Buss

September Social Events – October 2023 Patter

The September Breakfast Social was held at Eggcellence Brunchery in Annapolis on September 2nd. We filled two tables and had a delicious breakfast and great conversation.

On Tuesday, September 12th, our monthly Dinner Social was held at Fratelli’s in Hampstead, Carroll County. This was a very popular Dinner Social with a full house of 50 attendees and we were able to fully accommodate the wait list. This was our second time at Fratelli’s and it didn’t disappoint. For those who missed it, we will be back!

Prior to the dinner, member Chuck Goldsborough (and Ralph) hosted a Garage, Cars and Beverages happy hour at Ralph’s Garage in Hampstead. Thanks Chuck. Everyone had a fantastic time…so good I had to remind folks it was time to leave for dinner.

Upcoming events – October and November

The October Breakfast Social will be at Eggcellence in Annapolis on October 7th at 8am. We currently have nine adults registered. Registration will not close until Thursday night, October 5th. Please register at www.Motorsportreg.com.

The October Dinner Social will be at The Garten in Severna Park in Anne Arundel County. We will be enjoying some fantastic German/European fare for our Octoberfest celebration. The dinner is capped at 32 members and more than 50 members registered. This event sold out in one day!

Garten, Severna Park in Anne Arundel County

Socials (cont’d)

We are replacing our November Breakfast Social scheduled for November 4th with a Lunch Social in conjunction with the Tech Session scheduled at GT Performance in Essex. The Lunch Social will be immediately after the Tech Session at Pizza John’s – only a mile from GT Performance. A staple in the area since 1966, this restaurant offers up some of Baltimore’s best Italian fare including their famous pizzas. Registration is now open and will close on Wednesday, November 1st , MotorsportReg.com. Check out their menu.

Our November Dinner Social will be at the White Oak Tavern in Ellicott City, Howard County, on Tuesday, November 14th. We will be enjoying incredible seasonal scratch-made classic dishes. Registration is now open and will close on Friday, November 10th , MotorsportReg.com. Check out their menu.

We are returning to Guinness Open Gate Brewery at 11am on Saturday, November 18 for a post Octoberfest celebration. Last April over 100 members registered for this fun event. Since the restaurant does not take reservations, we will gather in line for an 11am gate opening. We hope to sit outside if the weather is nice. If the weather is not great we'll have fun indoors! Please register on MotorsportReg.com. Their menu includes sandwiches, salad and Irish beef stew.

Please remember you need to register on MotorsportReg.com. If your plans change and you decide to not attend, please go back into MotorsportReg.com and cancel your reservation. As these events have been selling out, this will allow members on the waitlist to be confirmed.

A special thank you to Mark Morsheimer, Ted Provenza, and Mark Miller for their recommendations for the new locations of our social events in October and November. Do you have restaurant recommendations or interesting ideas for Socials? Send us an email social@pcachs.org. We’d love to hear from you!

Thanks, Steve & Marsha

Sunshine Member Support

Sunshine Member Support

Do you know a Porsche Club member that could use a little sunshine? Please let us know. TheClubhasestablishedanewSunshineposition. IfyouknowaClubmemberwhois ill,hasahospitalstay,afamilymemberhaspassed,orisfacingsomedifficultorchallengingtimes,wewouldlikesendacardtoletthemknowtheClubisthinkingabout them.

PleasecontactDougEhmannatSunshine@pcachs.org. Thanks!

Chesapeake Region

Long Distance Adventures in a 987 Cayman

By; Rich Ehrlich

I am sure you all read and enjoyed Marsha Buss’s excellent article in last month’s Patter, “Chesapeake Takes on the Dragons.” If you haven’t, go and read it right now. Don’t worry, I’ll wait. This article is the prequel story of my own adventures on a combined reconnaissance trip for the Chesapeake Takes on the Dragons, and a drive to Ashville, NC, for me to meet up with some of my friends from college.

I left my home in Columbia, MD on a Thursday and in contrast to the Dragon trip, I took pure main roads to Bluefield, WV. Once I arrived at the Baker's Hill Inn, my hotel for the evening, I set out to check out the Bluefield Inn. I quickly discovered that their driveway was a little steep, but that there was plenty of street front parking. For the record, my room at Baker’s Hill Inn was very nice and the Inn has a nice parking lot, and a great breakfast. The only drawback is that it is at a busy for Bluefield intersection, so I did have some traffic noise.

My plan for Friday was to drive the Back of the Dragon, then take the fastest route from Marion, VA, to a route known as the Diamondback, which is based on NC 226A, and goes through the town of Little Switzerland, NC, and part of the Blue Ridge Parkway. Using the Scenic App with supporting research from Google Maps I had plotted a route over the mountains from Bluefield to Tazwell, VA, the start of the Tail of the Dragon. Using both sources, I was trying to avoid having to go on any unpaved roads.

Well, I also learned that WV has a special definition of paved roads, which means that the five mile road over the mountain had about the first mile and the last mile paved, while the rest was a graded road covered in gravel. Needless to say, I was committed to my choice, and drove the whole thing in my Cayman. I bet the pickup trucks and Jeeps that passed me going the other way had quite a story to tell about the sports car they saw on the mountain road.

The lesson here? Use the satellite view on Google Maps, and check the

This is an example of the street signs in Bluefield, WV.

The view from my balcony in Bluefield

entire road. Even still, I found it hard to tell the road was not paved for most of its length from Google. The other lesson? If you go more than half mile and it is still not paved, turn around unless you know exactly how long it is. The good news? All season tires can give you a taste of road rallying, but now my car was filthy. Even for me it was so bad, I even tried to stop at a brushless car wash, but they weren’t open.

I made it to Tazwell, VA, and the Back of the Dragon Visitor’s Center. This place was really nice, with a coffee bar and gift shop. They also have a brewery and food trucks, but that does not open until later in the day. After the obligatory photo by the dragon statue, I set off to drive the Back of the Dragon.

The Back of the Dragon, VA16 is a an incredible road. Turns, elevation changes, and just some great driving. While you are not hitting high speeds on this road, you will have to work for every

mile per hour of speed, but do it safely and not cross that center line. While I am sure it also has lovely scenic views, I was too busy driving to be able to notice that. What made the road even better is that other than the last two miles, I had no one in front of me. On most days, there is a photographer posted on the route and you can purchase the photos of your car, or really any you want from their website.

Once I reached then end in Marion, VA, I headed to North Carolina. The Diamondback, NC 226A is also an amazing road. But, this time, I got to see the wonderful scenery because I was caught behind a very slow SUV. Despite being a local, this SUV pretty much crossed the center line at every turn, and nearly hit a few oncoming cars. But, the road itself was definitely worth the drive. I read somewhere that NC 226A was a European moun-

My view for four hours while I waited for the tow truck

This and the others are the Bluefield Inn driveway recon.

By; Rich Ehrlich

tain road dropped in North Carolina, which is a wholly apt description.

The town of Little Switzerland is designed to look like a faux Swiss village, and also has a beautiful hotel called the Switzerland Hotel. When I was there, the hotel was hosting a Jaguar Club event, so there were plenty of Jaguars around.

After passing through Little Switzerland, the Diamondback goes south on the Blue Ridge Parkway, which is where things went a little pearshaped. I stopped at one of the scenic overlooks, and as I pulled out in first gear, I heard and felt a shifter cable break. I think we all know what I said. Limping along to the next overlook, the car was also overheating.

I made it to the next scenic overlook, and called for a tow truck. There were three Porsche dealers within 60 miles of where I was, and Porsche-Ashville was only 49 miles away. While I waited for the tow truck, I called Porsche-Ashville and spoke with Zac Elkins, a Service Consultant, and worked out the details of dropping my car off to them. After waiting four hours for a tow, I got the car to the dealer. Porsche-Asheville happens to be about ten minutes from where I was staying in Ashville with my friends, so one of my friends picked me up from the dealer.

Even though the Porsche service is closed on Saturdays, Patrick, the Shop Foreman, came in to diagnose my car. The end result was a new OEM shift cables with the upgraded connectors, and a new cap for the coolant reservoir, as the 14 year original cap gave up its last. Just a note here, if you have a 987 Cayman or Boxster, replace that reservoir cap at your next opportunity. The same thing applies for shifter cables. The original style cables are good for about 50,000 miles, so if you still have the original style in your car, I strongly recommend you replace them ASAP with either the revised OEM

Porsche-themed items at the Back of the Dragon store

Porsche-themed items at the Back of the Dragon store

cable or the cables from Numeric.

Despite the drama with my car, I had a great time catching up with my buddies, some of whom I had not spoken to in 30 years. While I was originally planning to stay in Asheville, I was able to get a ride home. I ended up flying back down on the Wednesday to pick up the car and drive it home. I’d like to tell you how I had a barn-burner of a drive back, but the truth is I was pressed for time, so I took all highway home. However, between the aero on my car and traffic conditions, I managed almost 30 mpg for the whole trip, which is a previously unheard of number for me in this car.

While I was not able to go on the Chesapeake Takes the Dragons tour, I provided my road lessons to the participants, as well as help design and procure the snazzy window stickers for the tour.

I also want to take a moment for a special “thank you” to Zac, Patrick and the whole PorscheAsheville crew. Despite my never having met them before, they treated me like a long-term valued customer, and did everything they could to get me back on the road. Not only did I give them top marks on their survey, I sent an email to Porsche North America praising PorscheAsheville. Yet another reminder that it is not the cars, but the people.

Now that I can shift gears, and my car won’t overheat, I’ll see you on the road.

Best, Rich Ehrlich

PCA CHS Election Announcement: Vote!

By: Wayne Nelms

The time has arrived to select the next set of Executive Council members for the 2024 and 2025 calendar years. As prescribed in our Bylaws, these candidates were vetted by the Nominee Committee and approved by the existing Executive Council.

Both club members and co-members will have the opportunity to vote using MotorsportReg. The voting process will begin on October 1 and close Nov 5th. The results will be announced at the Volunteer Lunch and in the December issue of the Patter.

CLICK HERE to vote.

Please find listed below the candidates for President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer of the Porsche Club of America – Chesapeake Region.

President:

Hello. My name is Steve Buss, and I am running for President of the PCA Chesapeake Region. My wife Marsha and I have been members since 2018 and have served as Social Committee chairs since 2020. Being on the Board of Directors for the past two years has kept me knowledgeable and well informed of the club’s goals, plans and activities. Having this strong working knowledge will help ease the transition moving forward. I will be a supportive leader and will foster strong working relationships with the Members. I will listen to all involved and engage club members in decisions that affect them.

I began my career at Westinghouse/Northrop Grumman after graduating college. By the time I retired I was managing Advanced Technology Programs valued at over $1B. I am experienced in establishing goals and objectives, setting and managing budgets, and establishing relationships, including delegating tasks and responsibilities. The Chesapeake Region has exceptional passion. Marsha and I enjoy the lively and spirited energy our Club provides. As President I will strive to continue to grow the enthusiasm and excitement that we all enjoy.

Vice President:

My name is Mark Miller and have been nominated for the Vice President position. I have been a PCA member since 2018 and have been getting more and more involved every year. I have been married to my wife Dawn for 33 years now and we have four grown children and four grandchildren.

I have owned Westminster Speed & Sound since 1990 and for the last 13 years, Porsche has been a big part of our focus. I have served on multiple non-profits over the years at the board and executive levels. I served on the Mobile Electronics Retails Association from 1997-2002 and on the board of directors of Mason-Dixon YFC from 2000-2003.

Vote! (cont’d)

By: Wayne Nelms

My goal if elected to this position is to work closely with our president to empower our committees to do even bigger things for our region. Whether doing more outreach, community service, technical training, or growing our relationships with our dealer partners. I see this position as getting more closely aligned with the President and working together, I feel more can be achieved for our chapter. Thank you for considering me for this position.

Secretary:

My name is Ken Wilmers, and I am submitting my name for consideration to be the Secretary of the PCA Chesapeake Chapter. As many of you know, I just finished my term as Membership Chair and I am looking to continue my support for the chapter, and specifically for our members. I bring to the Secretary position a working knowledge of the chapter and plan on using that knowledge to represent our members and provide guidance on the future of the chapter. You will see me and my Alpine White 944 at many PCA events so come over and say hello. In the meantime, I appreciate the opportunity to represent you in this role. Thank You – Ken.

Treasurer:

Hello, I am submitting my name, Andy Powell, for consideration to continue as the Treasurer of the PCA Chesapeake Chapter. My wife, Kim, and I own a 2018 guards red 911 cabriolet and a 2022 Panamera. We joined PCA in 2017 when we purchased the 911. We have been regulars at the tours held by the Chesapeake Region, learned about and participated in a couple of the rallies, and attended past CC events. We have enjoyed getting to know the other members and learning about their adventures as a Porsche owner.

As for the treasurer position, I have been a practicing certified public accountant (CPA) for over 25 years and performed the treasurer position in other organizations. If elected, I look forward to managing the financial resources of the region in order to ensure the continued success of our events and other activities.

Prepared By: Wayne Nelms Secretary, PCA Chesapeake

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Chesapeake Region

Member Names & Join Date: Richard Bauer 2015

Current Cars: 2008 Cayenne Turbo, 2004 996 Turbo, 1989 928 S4, 1987 944 Turbo, 1981 924 Turbo, 1982 924 Turbo (Project GTR)

Have you served on any Regional or National committees: Not at this time

What encouraged you to join the Porsche Club of America: It took some self-encouragement since my initial impression of PCA was that it was an unspoken "aircooled" only club. With a 996 Turbo, I felt I wouldn't get much out of being a member. Glad I was wrong.

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):My earliest childhood automotive memory was a Porsche 928 S. Porsche I was exposed (13y/o) and I knew I needed to own one as soon as finances would allow. With that said, my first Porsche purchase was my current 996 Turbo. Mostly because I wasn't quite ready to dive right into a project.

What are your favorite Regional &/or National events: NJ Boardwalk and PCA Open House are fantastic events.

What is your favorite PCA memory: 928 Rendezvous held @ Porsche Experience Center in Atlanta (June 2019)

What advice about PCA or Chesapeake would you give to new members: Join as soon as you can. Even if you're not a current owner. PCA offers a lot to the future owner looking to make his/her first purchase.

Member Profile: Richard Bauer

If money was no object, what Porsche would you love to own and why: 959, 964 Turbo S or any early Ruf Turbo models

Anything additional you would like to share about yourself (Family/Work/Etc): Husband and father of 1. Hoping to groom my daughter into a future car enthusiast.(Although, outlook not so good right now haha!)

Chesapeake Region

Social Lunch: Pizza Johns: November 4th

Please join us after the Tech Session scheduled at GT Performance, on Saturday, November 4th, at 11:30am at Pizza John’s in Essex, Baltimore County. A staple in the area since 1966, this restaurant offers up some of Baltimore’s best Italian fare including their famous pizzas. Check out their menu

All participants must register for the brunch on www.MotorsportReg.com by November 1st .

Seating is limited to 30 people (you will be placed on the waitlist if the limit is met but may be contacted should anyone cancel and there is availability). There is no registration fee for this event.

WHEN and WHERE

When: November 4, 2023, Saturday

Meeting time: 11:30am

Meeting point: Pizza John's restaurant, 113 Back River Neck Road, Essex 410-687-7733

End of social: 1:30pm

Cost: Members are responsible for their own meal and beverages. Registration is free and required for planning purposes.

REGISTRATION

The eBlast announcing this event will have a weblink for registration. Click it. Log onto your Motorsportreg account or create one at www.MotorsportReg.com

Registration will close at midnight on Wednesday, November 1st .

There is no fee for this event.

QUESTIONS: Send social event related questions to the Social Committee at social@pcachs.org.

Off-Road Tour

By: Rich Ehrlich

PCA-CHS 2023 Tour & Rally Event No. 12 – Sunday, October 8th

Join us on Sunday, October 8th, for guest tour master Jim Hemig’s second PCA Chesapeake off-road tour, which will feature a short gravel-road drive, include a couple of short hike options and finish at Sugarloaf Mountain Vineyard for food, drinks, and club camaraderie. This event starts and ends at Sugarloaf and explores Western Maryland.

This all-new tour will take participants on a scenic drive through Maryland’s rural back country with a mix of narrow paved and narrow gravel roads. Don’t fret though, this isn’t an extreme off-road drive, but a casual, slow, and short scenic drive. The term “off road” is used because it’s not on paved roads and participants will have an option of two short “off road” hikes to the top of either the harder Sugarloaf Mountain West viewpoint or the much easier East viewpoint to get beautiful panoramic views. The hikes and the lunch at the end of the tour are optional.

About Sugarloaf Mountain

Sugarloaf Mountain is a small (1,283 foot) mountain and park about 10 miles south of Frederick, MD. The closest town is Barnesville, located just over one mile from the foot of the mountain. The peak of this relatively low mountain is approximately 800 feet higher than the surrounding farmland. Sugarloaf Mountain was designated a National Natural Landmark in 1969. It is a notable example of an admission-free, privately owned scenic park (although donations are requested).

About Sugarloaf Mountain Vineyard

Sugarloaf Mountain Vineyard has been embraced by wine enthusiasts since it opened in 2006 for its awardwinning vintages that reflect precision and passion in the science and art of winemaking. Grown amid the unique microclimate at the base of Sugarloaf Mountain, the winery’s 22 acres of vines are predominately French vinifera clones grafted on American rootstock and were carefully selected by world-renowned viticulturist Lucie Morton. They currently grow six white and six red varieties. Sugarloaf Mountain Vineyard offers paid wine tasting, wine glass and bottle purchases, and food trucks, as well as limited inside seating, but plen-

Off-Road Tour (cont’d)

ty of outside seating.

WHEN and WHERE

Assembly Point: Dickerson, MD 20842 When: October 8th, Sunday, at 10:00 AM

Driver’s Meeting: 10:15 AM Departure: First cars off at 10:30 AM

Destination: Sugarloaf Mountain Vineyard, 18125 Comus Road, Dickerson, MD 20842

Distance: 15 miles Drive ETA: Approximately 50 minutes

Hike ETA: 30 minutes or more, at your leisure

PARTICIPATION

By signing up for and joining any of our driving events, registrants acknowledge and assume all the risks in and full responsibility for their participation. PCA waiver forms must be completed and signed by all, online or on paper. Note that planned events are subject to change, for weather-related or other reasons.

REGISTRATION

Log on to your MotorsportReg account at www.MotorsportReg.com

Registration will open at 1 PM on September 4th and close at 1 PM on October 5th. PCA members and their guests must be registered and confirmed to join this event. Drivers must be adult PCA members with a valid driver’s license.

Fee $5 per adult; maximum fee $10 per car; minors (17 and younger) free. MotorsportReg charges a $2 booking fee for every registration (not for every person).

Route instructions and other documents will be sent to confirmed registrants via e-mail between October 5th and October 7th. If you have not received the documents by 6 PM on October 7th, please email tour@pcachs.org.

This event has capacity limits for cars and people. Non-Porsche vehicles are able to participate in this event. However, the vehicle must be capable of driving off road.

QUESTIONS: Send tour-related questions to Rich Ehrlich, Co-Chair, Tour & Rally Committee, at tour@pcachs.org.

Chesapeake Region

Autocross Update

By: Greg Hartke; Photos: Jim McKee

I can’t begin to tell you how lucky we’ve been so far this year. Chesapeake PCA Autocross #6 was held on Saturday, September 2nd at Prince George’s Stadium in Bowie and again we were blessed with great weather. It was a bit cool in the morning when we arrived in the wee small hours to get set up, but it was very pleasant later when the Sun finally came up with a brilliant blue sky all day. It was a perfect day for racing! I’ve been telling everyone that we’ve gotten great weather because I’ve been making the proper sacrifices to the weather gods, unlike the team running the Potomac PCA AX. Several of us from Chesapeake raced with them on September 17th and it was certainly a wet one – Summit Point (where the race was held) received an inch+ of rain that day. That was at least the third rainy event this year for POT, whereas CHS has had rain only during the afternoon of the AX School but has otherwise been completely dry.

Great attendance at AX#6 –in the end, we had 68 drivers for this race. Surprisingly, we had only 30 Porsches along with 38 non-Porsches for this one. It’s rather rare for non-Porsches to outnumber the Porsches, but it does happen on occasion. It’s OK, though. We’re happy to have everyone come race with us no matter what they’re driving. Certainly, Porsches dominated the top of the leaderboard, which is not necessarily a given with the quality of drivers out there driving fast cars nonPorsches that can be modified with impunity. What that means is that the top Porsche drivers had a good showing. Not that I expected otherwise, of course. ;)

Set up went quite smoothly (as usual) with John Cho, Phong Nguyen, and Pinto Soin helping in their usual fabulous way to get everything ready for the race. Co-chair (and course designer) Mark Hubley got back from swapping his truck (used to bring the AX equipment trailer to PGS) for his 2015 Cayman GTS just in time to help finish the course build. This course was a long one (Mark named it “Serpentine Belt” for obvious reasons ;) ) and it took quite a while to put together.

With the course built, Mark and I were ready to do the tests runs to check the course for drivability and safety. I first ran us through the course slowly a couple of times so we could identify any potentially problematic areas that might need amendment, discussing the course as we drove along. It really wasn’t too bad. As originally built, the opening sequence was set up such that the first straight section was too fast, so we modi-

fied it to slow it down, though the long, fast run down to the lower part of the course (on the left side of the course map) remained fast, just not as fast as it was originally (which we felt wouldn’t be safe). While not obvious from the map, that section is all downhill with the end of the parking lot coming up very quickly when driven at speed. As I remarked to Mark with a smile in our testing, the braking point was going to be a question of, “How brave are you?” ;)

IIRC, we didn’t do much to the lower end of the course on the left side of the map. We did, however, soften the exit for the return up through the second channel to make the entry to the slalom flow better. We also tweaked the exit from the slalom to get a little better flow for entry to the sharp right corner around the light post above station 2 on the map. The biggest change we made to the whole course was in the finish sequence. As built, it was a big sweeper and was just too fast for the sharp right into the stop box. Experience told us that as originally built, it was too likely someone would get overzealous and wipe out the timing gear on the left side of the stop box entry. To fix that little problem, we flattened out the arc at the lower right of the course, which forced a sharper corner up towards the finish, hence a slower approach to the turn into the stop box. With some subtle adjustments to the cones in the section before the turn into the stop box, we felt we had fixed the problem.

Mark’s course was an interesting mix of fast and somewhat technical sections and turned out to be an absolute blast to drive. The opening sequence was deceptive because it turned out it was much faster to drive in 1st gear rather than shifting up to 2nd gear. I had thought about trying it, but only did so when I saw another good driver taking that first turn at a good speed without tapping the brakes. I knew immediately that they had to stay in first for the opening chicane, so I tried it and it was an amazing improvement. Once getting through that opening chicane, I rolled on full throttle, upshifted close to redline, and held it there all the way down to the braking zone for the first skidpad. That was a fast section where I must have been getting close to 70 mph and close to bumping up against the 2nd gear rev limit as I favored the right side, then angled left to get a good entry to the skidpad.

I like to enter the skidpad angling in from slightly wide to carry more speed and did so here, quickly

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setting a very tight line. When I exited the skidpad, I favored the left side (jogging slightly left) and quickly rolled on the throttle to put me in a position to make a late apex for the tight right-hander. On exit, I stayed to the right, which then put me in the proper position to angle through the four-cone crossover to set me up for the hard right that took me down to the lower left corner. That was a nuanced element. If the driver didn’t angle properly through the four-cone crossover, too much speed would be lost in getting to the next right around worker station 4. The corner that turns you back up through the channel was tough because it was off-camber and with a downhill entry that made it easy to enter too fast and push out with understeer, which I really wanted to avoid because it would kill my time. I took a late apex there to facilitate the exit so I could get onto the throttle again as quickly as possible.

Exiting that corner, I could again roll into full throttle and while it’s not obvious from the map, this was also a very fast segment heading up the hill. I was full throttle and probably right around 60 mph when I stabbed the brakes for the jog at the second cone of the slalom, then back on and slithering through before braking hard for the sharp left. After the turn, I made sure I favored the left side to make the proper entry to the hard right around the light pole, hitting a late apex so I could roll back into full throttle on exit. The final sequence on the lower right of the course was tricky. I was full throttle down the right side, angling to backside the cone at the entry, then tight across the bottom again at full throttle, taking a line that allowed me to use trail braking to help rotate the car and back-side the exit cone to turn up towards the finish. By favoring the left side here and even juking left, I was able to go a lot faster and roll on a lot more throttle to swing the car into the stop box, barely managing to avoid the cones on the left side of the stop box next to the timing

equipment.

I finally installed a GoPro in my car for these races and if interested, you can see my fastest run here: https://youtu.be/wAetNBlyJsY. Keep in mind that the actual course is a bit different than what’s shown on the course map – it’s normal for the course to get tweaked for flow when it’s built and there are always changes that Mark and I make after the safety runs. The run depicted in the video was my last and best, netting me 2nd place in Class S4, 0.11 seconds behind Mark. Well, that was OK. We were racing on Mark’s birthday, after all, and it would have been absolutely gauche for me to beat him on his birthday. Congratulations, Mark! Interestingly, our September race this year was on Mark’s birthday and last year it was on my birthday. Go figure. ;)

I could consider doing more than 6 runs for this race because the weather was gorgeous, which means it wouldn’t be too tough on the course workers to stay out there shagging cones. We settled into a pace of about 15 or 16 minutes per run in the first heat, so I took a chance (it was a tough choice) and opted for 7 runs for this race. To my relief, that worked out OK. We got started slightly late with the first car off at 9:43 (because the course took a while to build and Mark and I spent a fair amount of time tweaking the course) and the first heat ended at 12:03. We got things organized for the second heat pretty quickly and the first car for heat two was off at 12:20. Unfortunately, the last run completed at 2:54, which was certainly slower than I would have liked to see (there were some timing snafus), but within acceptable limits (barely) on a nice day.

As we normally see at our races, Classes S4 and S5 were highly competitive and tightly contested, thus crowding the top of the leaderboard. The top 10 placing Porsches were:

1st overall, 1st in Class S5, 52.459 sec: Dave Critcher, 2016 GT3

2nd overall, 2nd in Class S5, 52.922 sec: Scott Borden, 2018 GT3 Touring

4th overall, 3rd in Class S5, 53.879 sec: Howard Leikin, 2021 718 GTS

5th overall, 1st in Class S4, 54.449 sec: Birthday Boy Mark Hubley, 2015 Cayman GTS

6th overall, 2nd in Class S4, 54.559 sec: Greg Hartke, 2014 Cayman S

7th overall, 1st in Class P3, 55.000 sec: Craig Schnelli, 2002 911

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8th overall, 4th in Class S5, 55.163 sec: Bill Schwinn, 2018 911

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GTS

9th overall, 2nd in Class P3, 55.571 sec: Phong Nguyen, 2005 Boxster S

15th overall, 5th in Class S5, 56.859 sec: Amanda Addington, 2017 718 Cayman S

16th overall, 1st in Class P5, 56.871 sec: Pinto Soin, 911 Carrera S

Additionally, John Cho was 1st in Class I, Darrell Pope was 1st in Class P1, Greg Whitehead was 1st in Class P4, and Michael Ignatysh was 1st in Class S3. Notice the time difference between Amanda and Pinto: 0.012 sec. Hmm. That’s about 1/80th of a sec, so let’s think about that for a moment. I always think of 60 mph as about 88 ft/sec, so if the average speed for the course was (say) 40 mph, that equates to approx. 60 ft/sec and 1/80th of a sec at 60 ft/sec yields an estimated separation between Amanda and Pinto of approx. ¾ ft, or about 9 inches. I’d call that a close finish. This little computation is always a fun game to play. Let’s see… Mark beat me by 0.11 sec, which is about 1/9th of a sec. At 40 ft/sec, that’s something like 4 or 5 ft. Grrr. ;)

It was a long day, but pleasant weather, so not too tough on us. It amazes me that the weather was really hot for only one AX this year and that was AX#5 in August. Most fortuitous! Again, those of us working in the trailer had the opportunity to enjoy Lisa

Gritti’s homemade chocolate chip cookies while we worked, which certainly made the work more enjoyable. Thanks, Lisa!

Hard to believe the end of the racing season is nigh, but that is indeed the case. AX#7 (Saturday October 7th) will be coming up just about the time this edition of the Patter is published. If you’re not racing and have a chance, stop by to say hello at what will be our last race of the year. I’m sure you’ll find the action interesting and you should certainly feel free to corner one (or several) of us to answer any questions you might have. Taste of Autocross is also available to see what a hot lap is like for the adventurous among you.

Chesapeake Region

Autocross (cont’d)

Hope to see you soon at the races!

Greg Hartke

CHS AX Chair

By: Greg Hartke; Photos: Jim McKee

Tech Event: Grand Opening of GT Performance

By: Randy Richter

GT Performance has moved. They are now in Essex with an expanded new sparkling facility. Since 1996 GT Performance has provided the highest level of service and improvement to high performance vehicles.

They would like to welcome all of their friends from PCA Chesapeake to a Grand Opening and Tech Session on November 4th. Doors will open at 8 AM with Tech’s ever popular coffee and donuts. The Tech Session will begin at 9 AM and end at 11 AM. They are located at 1401 Eastern Blvd, Essex, MD 21221.

You will be able to tour their greatly enlarged facilities and see their newly added capabilities. Additionally, they will have a technical demonstration and discussion regarding performance alignment. Be prepared to learn the differences between street, track and autocross alignment. Then you will learn why these are different and that a track setting will not make your car faster on the street. You will also learn how certain adjustments affect handling and why these adjustments must be made in a coordinated manner.

Tech will be once again doing their famous $250 Gift Certificate give away!

WHEN: SATURDAY, November 4th

WHERE: GT Performance - 1401 Eastern Blvd, Essex, MD 21221

Doors will open at 8 AM with Tech’s ever popular coffee and donuts

The Tech Session will begin at 9 AM and end at 11 AM

Tech Event: Grand Opening of GT Performance

By: Randy Richter

REGISTRATION: Registration opens October 6 at noon and close on November 1 st at 6 AM for PCA Chesapeake members only, Registration will be limited to 80 participants

• You will need to register every driver and passenger/guest who will take part in this event

• The cost is $5 per person

QUESTIONS: If you have any questions contact the Tech Chairs- Randy Richter, Rick Hawver and Jim Earlbeck, at tech@pcachs.org

Social Lunch: Guinness Open Gate: Nov 18th

Still thinking about Octoberfest? Please mark your calendars for Saturday morning, November 18th, at 11:00am at Guinness Open Gate Brewery for some Irish food and drink. Check out the brewery’s menu here.

All participants must register for the brunch on www.MotorsportReg.com by November 17th

There is no seating limit. We hope to be outside if the weather is nice. There is no registration fee for this event.

WHEN and WHERE

When: November 18, 2023, Saturday Meeting time: 11am

Meeting point: Guinness Open Gate Brewery, 5001 Washington Blvd, Halethorpe 443-575-6893

End of social: 2:00pm

Cost: Members are responsible for their own meal and beverages. Registration is free and required for planning purposes.

REGISTRATION

The eBlast announcing this event will have a weblink for registration. Click it. Log onto your Motorsportreg account or create one at www.MotorsportReg.com Registration will close at midnight on Friday, November 17th .

There is no fee for this event.

QUESTIONS: Send social event related questions to the Social Committee at social@pcachs.org.

Storing Your Porsche

By: Pedro Bonilla,

We are blessed here in Florida that we don’t have to store our cars for winter and we get to drive them all year.

But, for many of our members, Florida is their second home. That means that they probably have to store their Porsche for an extended period of time either here or at their primary place of residency.

So, here is the procedure for storing:

1- Find a suitable storage facility. A garage is fine but you need to make sure that it will be dry, free from pests (mice) and preferably humidity-controlled, clean and secure.

2- Thoroughly wash the exterior and finish with a nice coat of wax Do this the day before storage so that the car has a chance to dry completely.

3- Clean the interior by vacuuming carpets and seats and clean & treat the leather. Clean all glass inside and out.

4- Really clean the wheels. Brake dust is corrosive.

The best way is to remove each one and clean the inside as well. Use a product such as P21-S.

Waxing the wheels afterwards is a great idea too.

5- Condition all the rubber including tires and all rubber gaskets.

Use a good conditioner such as Gummi Phledge. Stay away from silicone-based “protectants”.

6- Flush the brake/clutch fluid. This fluid is very hygroscopic, meaning that it absorbs water and must be replaced every 2 years or sooner.

7-Change the Oil and Oil Filter. Old oil can have corrosive characteristics (acid). Top off all other fluids as well (coolant/antifreeze, windshield washer, power steering fluid, etc.).

8-Fill the tank half way with gasoline. Add a good fuel stabilizer, such as StaBil and finish filling completely. By driving the car from the gas station to your storage facility the new stabilized gas will run through the system especially the injectors.

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9-Fully extract and lubricate the radio antenna mast (if present) then retract.

10-Close all openings such windows, doors and A/ C vents. You may want to put some cedar chips or moth balls in the cabin and around the outside to repel mice and other vermin. If storing in nonhumidity controlled conditions, place a couple of desiccant bags in the cabin. Put plastic bags secured with rubber bands over the exhaust tips when they have cooled off.

11-Over inflate the tires to 45-50 psi and leave the car on the ground. Don’t raise the car off the ground on stands. The suspension components are meant to bear the weight of the car, not hang from it.

12-Leave the car in gear (or in Park for an automatic). Do not set the parking brake.

13-For convertible tops leave them relaxed, by opening the main latch. This won’t keep the fabric stretched over an extended time. Same for Targa tops.

14-Prop up the windshield wipers off the glass with a small block of wood or similar.

15-Make sure you have any radio or alarm codes noted, then disconnect and remove the battery. On newer Porsches that have electrically operated trunks, make sure that the trunk cannot be closed completely by using a block of wood or similar to keep it propped open.

16- The removed battery should be connected with a smart charger

such as the TechnoCharger from CTEK. Also top off battery fluid with distilled water. It should be kept in a cool, dry place and not on a cement floor.

17- Protect the vehicle with a good quality car cover.

18-Give her a goodbye kiss.

I’m of the school that thinks that not starting the car during storage is best. I say this because most engine wear happens during the first few seconds after startup, while the oil builds up pressure and starts lubricating the engine internals.

Storing (cont’d)

By: Pedro Bonilla

When you’re ready to take her out again, there’s very little that needs to be done, because most was done before:

1-Remove the cover

2-Remove the plastic bags over the exhaust tips

3-Remove desiccant bags and vermin repellant from cabin

4-Remove windshield wiper props

5-Secure the convertible or Targa top

6-Replace and connect the battery

7-Drop tire pressures to recommended psi

8-Start the engine and let it warm up a bit

9-Go for a drive!

If you’re really concerned about that initial startup wear, the following is the procedure that the Porsche Museum uses for their cars on display:

1-Remove the spark plugs

2-Spray WD-40 into each cylinder through the spark plug hole

3-Spray WD-40 into the air intakes

4-Turn over the engine by hand a couple of turns with a wrench on the main pulley

5-Every 3 months repeat above (leave spark plugs out of the engine)

6-Every 3 months move the car a bit to change the position of the wheel bearings

7-On a manual, shift into gear when doing above (No. 6) to move the transmission internals

8-Drive the car every 6 months

Happy Porsche’ing,

Tech Event: How to buy a new Porsche: Oct 28th

By: Randy Richter

Porsche Hunt Valley

Have you considered buying a new Porsche? Yes, you can still buy one from the dealer’s inventory, but then they decide which options and colors you can have. What about ordering one to your specific tastes? Would like to know more about the process of custom ordering a new Porsche? If so, then this is the Tech Event for you! Buying a new Porsche is a highly individual experience. At one time Porsche said they never build the same car twice in one year. Options abound, there are over 150 paint to sample choices and if that isn’t enough you can enter into the “Sonderwunsch” (special wishes) department where anything may be possible.

Join the event to hear about the process from different points of view. The dealer will inform you about their process, a salesman will give you their expectations and buyers will tell you how they prepared (and what they could have done better).

Of course, your made to order Porsche can be delivered to the dealer, but how about making it really special with a delivery to distant location? Buyers who have recently taken delivery in Europe and at Porsche Experience Center Atlanta will walk you through the process of making that happen, what to expect during the delivery event and what happens after you take ownership.

Join this informative event at Porsche Hunt Valley on October 28th. Doors will open 8:30 AM for coffee and donuts. The Tech Session will start at 9 am and end by 11 am.

Once again Tech’s famous $250 Gift Certificate will be given away to thank our friends at PHV!

WHEN and WHERE

• WHEN: SATURDAY, October 28th

• WHERE: Porsche Hunt Valley, 10260 York Rd, Cockeysville, MD 21030

• Doors will open 8:30 AM for coffee and donuts

• The Tech Session will begin at 9 AM and end at 11 AM

REGISTRATION:

• Registration is now open and close on November 1 st at 6 AM for PCA Chesapeake members only

• You will need to register every driver and passenger/guest who will take part in this event

• Drivers and guests must sign the Speedwaiver

The cost is $5 per person How to Buy a New Porsche Tech Event (motorsportreg.com)

QUESTIONS: If you have any questions contact the Tech Chairs- Randy Richter, Rick Hawver and Jim Earlbeck, at tech@pcachs.org

Social Dinner: White Oak Tavern: Nov 14th

By: Randy Richter

Please mark your calendars for Tuesday night, November 14th, at 6:30pm at the White Oak Tavern located in the Enchanted Forest Shopping Center in Ellicott City, Howard County. The restaurant features a New American menu and locally sourced pub grub.

All participants must register for the dinner on www.MotorsportReg.com by November 10th .

Seating is limited to 36 people (you will be placed on the waitlist if the limit is met but may be contacted should anyone cancel and there is availability) There is no registration fee for this event.

WHEN and WHERE

When: November 14, 2023, Tuesday

Meeting time: 6:30pm

Meeting point: 10030 Baltimore National Pike, Ellicott City (410) 680-8974

End of social: 8:30pm

Cost: Members are responsible for their own dinner. Registration is free and required for planning purposes.

REGISTRATION

The eBlast announcing this event will have a weblink for registration. Click it. Log onto your Motorsportreg account or create one at www.MotorsportReg.com

Registration will close at midnight on Friday, November 10th

There is no fee for this event.

QUESTIONS

Send social event related questions to the Social Committee at social@pcachs.org.

By: David K. Whitlock

As expected, August toppled all previous months of this year in terms of dollar volume and unit volume as 680 cars ran through the various auctions both online and in-person with $58,551,955 in sales thanks to the auctions at Monterey’s Car Week. The real surprise was the 66% sell-through rate, which is the lowest thus far in 2023.

Monterey, by itself, could be classified as a rough week for the Porsche Market, as only 61% of cars offered found new homes. The top of the market took the biggest hit, with cars over $1m selling at only a 50% sell-through rate, with not a single car over $2m hammering sold. We saw similar results online, with only one million-dollar car selling out of the five offered during the month. Only two of the $1m+ cars sold were vintage race cars, with the rest being modern classics, a theme we’ve seen this year played out in auction after auction.

In August, we saw more 356s cross the block than in any other month in memory, with a total of 50 cars, 33 of which sold. After a solid recent price run, the 356 market shows signs of softening as several cars brought final bids on the lower pricing side. One example would be the 1956 356A 1500 GS Carrera Speedster that sold for $850,000 at Mecum. This time last year, we saw a GS/GT example hammer down at $1,325,000, quite a price difference. We’ve also had several recent online sales on the softer side, with a 1965 356C Coupe in superb condition bringing only $126,000 when these were recently going for over $130k.

911 Turbos were a mixed bag, with only half of the early 930s finding homes and the average price hovering just over $150k, thanks partly to the $405,000 and $267,500 paid for a pair of 1979 examples. Others hovered in the $130k range, with a low of $90,000 paid for a 1978 911 Turbo. Later, 3.3-liter 930s looked flat with an exceptional car, the very first 911 Turbo Slant Nose, failing to sell at a high bid of $181,000. That car was most likely about $100k short of where it needed to be, as it’s such a significant part of Porsche’s Turbo history.

964 Turbos continued their climb, with average prices for 3.3-liter cars cresting the $180,000 mark and 3.6-liter cars over $330,000. Surprisingly, a 1994 911 Turbo S 3.8 only brought $800,000, as these cars have been in the $1m range until the past two months. 993 Turbo and Turbo S’ also had a strong showing, with the lowest price paid being $160,000 for a modified 1996 example repainted in Blue. On the other side of

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the coin, we had a new record achieved at $810,000 for a sub-2,000-mile 1997 Turbo S finished in Cobalt with racing stripes to match the original owner’s 917 and 935 race cars.

992 GT3s continued their slide with several bids in the $240k range, and only one Touring example selling for over $300k at Gooding & Co. The 991.1 GT3 RS showed some strength with an average sales price of around $200k. Where the GT market looked its softest was with RSRs. Of the three examples offered, none found homes showing that they are either too new to be considered collectible race cars or sellers had hopes of much higher prices. Probably a combination of both.

As I write this, it is still too early to tell what September will bring as we’re in the midst of a holiday weekend. But if August is any indication, I wouldn’t be surprised if our sell-through rate remains below 70% and we start to see some new lows achieved for cars that have been climbing since COVID.

David K. Whitlock is a writer for The Stuttgart Market Letter, a daily market update for Porschephiles, byPorschephiles, delivered free to your inbox.

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Chesapeake Region

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 $40.00, which includes the $25.00 MVA fee and a $15 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!

Annual

Personal/Classified Items Free to PCA members

Full page ad—$600

Half page ad $450

Quarter page ad $250

Business card $200

Send to:

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.

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 grownups!

✓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!

Social Dinner: Garten: October 11th

Please mark your calendars for Wednesday night, October 11th, at 6:30pm at Garten located in Severna Park, Anne Arundel County. The restaurant features an international menu, beers and wine. Check out their menu here.

All participants must register for the dinner on www.MotorsportReg.com by October 7th . Seating is limited to 32 people (you will be placed on the waitlist if the limit is met but may be contacted should anyone cancel and there is availability). There is no registration fee for this event.

WHEN and WHERE

When: October 11, 2023, Wednesday Meeting time: 6:30pm

Meeting point: Garten, 849 Baltimore Annapolis Boulevard, Severna Park (443) 261-3905

End of social: 8:30pm

Cost: Members are responsible for their own dinner. Registration is free and required for planning purposes.

PARTICIPATION

Participants must comply with PCA, CDC, state and county guidelines for COVID prevention. By signing up for and joining any of our social events, registrants acknowledge and assume all the risks in and full responsibility for their participation. Note that planned events are subject to change, for weather-related or other reasons. While we are striving to make this event safe, with your Participation in and Registration for this social event, you recognize and acknowledge the hazards of COVID-19, and you assume the risk of illness or death arising from a COVID-19 infection at this event. If you feel sick during the week prior and/or the day of the event or if there is any chance you may have COVID-19 or be contagious, PLEASE do not attend the event.

REGISTRATION

The eBlast announcing this event will have a weblink for registration. Click it. Log onto your Motorsportreg account or create one at www.MotorsportReg.com

Registration will close at midnight on Saturday, October 7th There is no fee for this event.

QUESTIONS

Send social event related questions to the Social Committee at social@pcachs.org

1 Gimmick Rally & 2 Tours

By: Aniano Arao,

PCA-CHS 2023 Tour & Rally Event Nos. 13, 14 and 15

PCA Chesapeake’s Tour & Rally Committee is pleased to offer – as its 13th, 14th and 15th events of the year –the Chesapeake Challenge Gimmick Rally on Oct. 21st, the West Virginia Fall Colors Tour on Oct. 29th and the Catoctin Mountain Fall Colors Tour on Nov. 5th. Note that these events and dates are subject to change. (v02, Oct. 3, 2022)

CHESAPEAKE CHALLENGE GIMMICK RALLY –

When: Oct. 21, 2023, Saturday

WHEN and WHERE

Assembly time: 12:00 PM; drivers’ meeting 12:15; departure of first car 12:45

Assembly point: Elkridge Harford Hunt Club, 3403 Pocock Rd, Monkton, MD 21111

Destination: Elkridge Harford Hunt Club

Last car’s ETA: 3:00 PM; rally’s end: 3:30 PM

Registration: To open at 10:00 AM EDT on Oct. 4, 2023, at www.motorsportreg.com

Registration: To close at midnight on Oct. 15, 2023, at www.motorsportreg.com

By: Aniano

WEST VIRGINIA FALL COLORS TOUR – WHEN and WHERE

When: Oct. 29, 2023, Sunday

Assembly time: 9:45 AM; drivers’ meeting 10:00; departure of first group of cars 10:30

Assembly point: Middletown, MD. Address TBA via e-mail to registrants by Oct. 28th.

Lunch Destination: Canary Grill, Berkeley Springs, WV.

Restaurant ETA: 11:45 AM.

Optional Lunch: Couples and individuals may order and pay for lunch at the restaurant. A la carte.

Afternoon Drive: 1:30-2:30 PM, Berkeley Springs to Paw Paw, then back to Berkeley Springs, WV

Tour’s End: Parking lot of Canary Grill, Berkeley Springs, WV.

Registration: To open by Oct. 8, 2023, at www.motorsportreg.com

Registration: To close at 1:00 PM on Oct. 25, 2023

CATOCTIN MOUNTAIN FALL COLORS TOUR – WHEN and WHERE

When: Nov. 5, 2023, Sunday

Assembly time: 1:00 PM; drivers’ meeting 1:15; departure of first group of cars 1:30

Assembly point: Reisterstown, MD. Address TBA via e-mail to registrants by Nov. 4th.

Pit Stop: Thurmont, MD

Tour Destination: Middletown, MD

Middletown ETA: 4:00 PM

Tour’s End: Parking lot in Middletown, MD

Registration: To open in mid-October at www.motorsportreg.com

PARTICIPATION

By signing up for and joining any of our driving events, registrants acknowledge and assume all the risks in and full responsibility for their participation. PCA waiver forms must be completed and signed by all, online or on paper. Note that planned events are subject to change, for weather-related or other reasons.

REGISTRATION

● Visit www.motorsportreg.com , log on to your account and look for these events.

● Registration periods – see above. The Chesapeake Challenge fee covers the gimmick rally.

● $5 tour registration fee for each adult. Maximum $10 per car. No fee for minors (17 and younger).

● All PCA members are welcome.

● Drivers must be licensed adults.

● Cancellations must be made before the closing of registration to obtain payment refunds.

● Tour documents will be sent to confirmed registrants via e-mail a day or two before each event.

● Gimmick rally documents will be given to participants at the starting line on the day of the rally.

● QUESTIONS: Send questions to Aniano Arao of the Tour & Rally Committee at tour@pcachs.org.