Chesapeake Region
Chesapeake Challenge 52: Concours Results Doug Ehmann & Stacy Hawver
On October 23, 2021, we held the 52nd Chesapeake Challenge at Frey’s Brewing Company – Farm Brewery & Tasting Room in the rolling farm hills of Mt. Airy in Frederick County, Maryland. It was a picturesque autumn day and the leaves were just beginning to change which made for a lovely backdrop for the Concours and Gimmick Rally. Doug Ehmann assembled just over 61 registrants for the event including 17 Full Concours/Touring entries and 18 Street Prepared entries. We had the assistance of two Gimmick Rally Masters, Ron Farb and Steve Graham, and they certainly threw in some twists and turns. Jim Earlbeck administered the Tech Quiz that was painstakingly assembled by Randy Richter. Through the help of numerous volunteers and some quick and last-minute planning, the Chesapeake Challenge came off without a hitch (minus that one hour of rain) and seemed to be enjoyed by all! All the while Chesapeake Challenge chairperson for this event, Stacy Hawver, was amazed it all came together in the end with significant help from the three event chair people as well as sideline help from Vincent Rock. Thanks to all who participated by bringing their cars to show, and those who judged the beautiful cars on the show field. The Concours had a great team of judges. Some were experienced, with many Chesapeake Challenges under their belt, and some were new, having completed the Judging School session we had in September 2021. Thanks to all: Scott Kirklighter, Chuck Marshall, Lee Rock, Bob Miller, Steve Mackellar, Ken Wilmer, Jim Earlbeck, Steve Brown, Donna Brandt, Lee Raskin, James B Beavan III, Chuck Visconage, Steve Graham, Rich Townsend, and Francesca Ehmann. Following the Concours, the Gimmick Rally commenced with all the entrants eager to show off their scavenger hunt prowess. Ron and Steve threw in a new twist this year and had the cars numbered by evens and odds and sent every other car on the course in a different direction. It took most drivers the entire rally to figure out why they kept passing all these other Porsches. Additionally, they removed the timing and mileage-as-you-go elements and gave directions such as “make the first available left” rather than giving out all the road names. It certainly was an enjoyable course with beautiful scenery and lovely fall foliage. The Gimmick Rally winners: 1st Manny Alban (Driver) and Bob Gutjahr (Navigator); 2nd Jerry Wassel (Driver) and Eli Nadel (Navigator); and 3rd Josh Fleming (Driver) and Navya Banda (Navigator). There was a brief, one-hour rain shower soon after the Gimmick Rally and while all the participants were eagerly awaiting the start of the Tech Quiz. Frey’s Brewing Company was a lovely and hospitable location for our leisurely wait where folks enjoyed the cozy offerings of the lovely Frey’s Staff including our host for the day, Kerry Frey. In the absence of the Tech Quiz author, Randy Richter, we had the pleasure of having master proctor Jim Earlbeck administer the quiz. Mr. Richter certainly outdid himself this time since no one came close to getting a perfect score. Prizes were awarded to the Top 3 male and female scorers as well as an extra special award to the person that got the least correct answers to secure themselves the “Highest Potential for Improvement at CC 53” coveted trophy. The Tech Quiz winners for the men: 1st Manny Alan, 2nd Robert Williams, and 3rd Bob Gutjahr. The Tech Quiz winners for the women: 1st Donna Brandt, 2nd Brandi Abbott, and 3rd Kim Williams. And the “Highest Potential for Improvement at CC 53” went to Brenda Johnson. Once all three events were complete, Steve Graham (in his infinite wisdom), calculated the winner of the Lufthansa Award in Memory of Knowlton P. Long which is given to the highest and best overall scorer in all three events. The Lufthansa Award was given to Mr. Bob Gutjahr for Chesapeake Challenge 52. Many thanks to the participants for having faith in us to make this event fun and exciting and those that donated countless volunteer hours to pull it all together. Until 2022, enjoy your cars and have fun with our wonderful club members. See you for #53! Concours results on the following pages:
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