Chesapeake Challenge 52 Concours and Tech Quiz Results

Chesapeake Region

Chesapeake Challenge 52: Concours Results

Doug Ehmann & Stacy Hawver

On October 23, 2021, we held the 52 nd 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: 1 st Manny Alban (Driver) and Bob Gutjahr (Navigator); 2 nd Jerry Wassel (Driver) and Eli Nadel (Navigator); and 3 rd 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: 1 st Manny Alan, 2 nd Robert Williams, and 3 rd Bob Gutjahr. The Tech Quiz winners for the women: 1 st Donna Brandt, 2 nd Brandi Abbott, and 3 rd 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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Concours Results (cont’d)

Doug Ehmann & Stacy Hawver

CONCOURS / TOURING

ENTRANTS

YEAR

MODEL

RESULTS

Early 911 / 912 (1965 – 1973)

Bob Miller

1973

911T

1

James Earlbeck

1973

911S

2

Donna Brandt

1968

911 Targa

3

Mid 911/912 (1974 – 1989)

Bob Gutjarh & Ellen Beck

1989

Speedster

1

Richard Stevens

1974

911

2

996 (1999 – 2004) / 997 (2005 – 2012)

Ronald Farb

2011

911 Turbo S

1

Scott & Brenda Johnson

2010

997.2 GT3

2

911 / 992 (2012 – present)

Steve Graham

2018

GT3

1

Boxster / Cayman (All Years)

Lee Raskin & Steve Brown

1999

Boxster 986

1

Rich & Kris Townsend

2004

Boxster

2

Chuck Visconage

2013

Boxster

3

Jonathan Silverman & Kevin Muniz

2016

Cayman GT4

4

James Beavan III

2013

Boxster S

5

Josh Fleming & Navya Banda

2021

GTS 4.0

6

Cayenne / Macan / Panamera (All Years)

Ali Khazaej

2015

Macan Turbo

1

Competition / Modified (All Years)

Robert & Kim Williams

1976

930

1

Concours “Best in Show” (Highest Total Score)

Bob Miller

1973

911T

Sponsor’s Choice

Robert & Brandi Abbott

1985

911 Safari

People’s Choice

Robert & Brandi Abbott

1985

911 Safari

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Concours Results (cont’d)

ENTRANTS

STREET PREPARED

YEAR MODEL RESULTS

Early 911 / 912 (1965 – 1973)

Scott & Veronica Kirklighter

Bert Roberts III Manny & Roxanne Alban Clement & Evie Hathaway Lee & Claire Rock Vincent Rock

Chuck & Sheron Marshall

Steve & Marsha Buss Craig & Linda Davidson Andy & Kim Powell

Rick & Stacy Hawver Jim & Hunter Orell Dough & Francesca Ehmann Mark & Daniel Miller

Ken Wilmers

Scott & Brenda Johnson

Bert Roberts III

1970

911T

1

964 (1989 – 1994) / 993 (1995 – 1998) (Team 1)

1993

964 RS America

1

1990

964 C2

2

1996

911 Carrera

3

1997

993

4

1990

964 C4

5

996 (1999 – 2004) / 997 (2005 – 2012)

2002

996 Turbo

1

911 / 992 (2012 – present)

2017

911 Carrera 4S

1

2017

991.2

2

2018

911

3

Boxster / Cayman (All Years)

2006

Cayman S

1

2021

Boxster 718

2

2012

Cayman 987.2

3

2021

Cayman GTS 4.0

4

924 / 944 / 968 / 928 (All Years)

1987

944

1

Cayenne / Macan / Panamera (All Years)

2019

Macan S

1

Street “Best in Show” (Highest Total Score)

1993

964 RS America

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CHESAPEAKE CHALLENGE 52

Aniano Arao

Frey’s Farm Brewery, Mt. Airy, Oct. 23, 2021

By Aniano Arao

Photos by Aniano Arao

PCA Chesapeake held its annual Chesapeake Challenge for the 52nd time on Oct. 23rd at Frey’s FarmBrewery in Mt. Airy. Sixty-one club members attended the event.

The day started with a light breakfast and a concours presided over by Doug Ehmann. After lunch, a gimmickrally prepared by Ron Farb and Steve Graham was held. That was followed by a tech quiz created byRandy Richter and administered by Jim Earlbeck. The day ended with cocktails and an awards dinner.

Here are the award winners in the STREET PREPARED category of the CC52 Concours:

Scott & Veronica Kirklighter, 1st in class, early 911Manny Alban, 2nd place, 964/993, Doug & Stacy

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CC52 (cont’d)

Clement and Evie Hathaway, 3rd place, 964/993 Steve and Marsha Buss, 1st in class, 991/992

Chuck Marshall, 1st in class, 996/997 Andy Powell, 3rd place, 991/992

Scott Johnson, 1st, Macan/Cayenne/Panamera

Richard & Stacy Hawver, 1st, Boxster/Cayman

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CC52 (cont’d)

Aniano Arao

Here are the award winners in the FULL CON- COURS / TOURING category of the CC52 Concours:

Hunter Orrell, 2nd place, Boxster/Cayman

Bob Miller, 1st in class, early 911/912

Doug Ehmann, 3rd place, Boxster/CaymanJim Earlbeck, 2nd place, early 911/912

Ken Wilmers, 1st in class, 924/944/968/928Donna Brandt, 3rd place, early 911/912

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CC52 (cont’d)

Aniano Arao

Bob Gutjahr, 1st in class, mid 911

Steve Graham, 1st in class, 991/992

Ron Farb, 1st in class, 996/997

Lee Raskin, 1st in class, Boxster/Cayman

Scott Johnson, 2nd place, 996/997Rich Townsend, 2nd place, Boxster/Cayman

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CC52 (cont’d)

Aniano Arao

Robert Williams, 1st in class, Competition/

Brandi Abbott, 2nd place, Tech Quiz, women

TECCH QUIZ awardees

Donna Brandt, 1st in class, Tech Quiz, women

Kim Williams, 3rd place, Tech Quiz, women

Manny Alban, 1st place, Tech Quiz, men

Robert Williams, 2nd place, Tech Quiz, men

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CC52 (cont’d)

Aniano Arao

Bob Gutjahr, 3rd place, Tech Quiz, men

SPECIAL AWARDS

Brenda Johnson, Most Potential for Improvement

1973 Porsche 911T, “Best in Show,” the car with the highest total score, owned by Bob Miller

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CC52 (cont’d)

Aniano Arao

1973 Porsche 911T, “Best in Show,” the car with the highest total score, owned by Bob Miller

1985 “Safari” 911 Carrera, “Sponsor’s Choice” and “People’s Choice,” entered by Rob and Brandi Abbott

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CC52 (cont’d)

Aniano Arao

Bob Gutjahr gets to keep the crystal version of the Lufthansa Trophy, not the silver one.

1985 “Safari” 911 Carrera, “Sponsor’s Choice” and “People’s Choice,” entered by Rob and Brandi Abbott

Bob Gutjahr won the Lufthansa Trophy by doing and scoring well in all three major events at Chesapeake Challmge 52 – the Concours, the Gimmick Rally and the Tech Quiz. It was presented to him by PCA Chesapeake President Vincent Rock and Chesapeake Challenge Chair Stacy Hawver.

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