Volume 62 Issue 12 December 2021
Chesapeake Region
Events Calendar Month
Day
Event
Meeting Venue
December
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Kindertime & Giving Back: Linda’s Legacy Tour
Porsche of Towson, MD
January 2022
8th
After Holiday Party
Turf Valley, Ellicott City, MD
TBD
1st Social of 2022
TBD
TBD
Chili Cookoff-Slot Car Event
YMCA Arnold, MD
TBD
Tech Event
TBD
March
TBD
New Member Party
TBD
April
TBD
First Tour of 2022
TBD
TBD
First Autocross of 2022
Bowie, MD
30th
Central PA Swap Meet
Hershey or Carlisle PA
February 2022
Editors Message: Winter is definitely here and if you’re like me you’ve already installed a winter wheel set on your Porsche, if not you’ve probably prepared your car for it’s winter sleep. I also went ahead and replaced the 8+ year old tires on my 924S with some new Kumho summer performance tires, so the Boxster S will be my choice for very cold days. The votes for the new Executive Counsil are in and the results on page 9. In addition we will have a new membership chair in 2022, thanks to Ken Wilmers for volunteering and much appreciation to Minta Miller for years of great work in that role! Our incoming President Ron Farb had the chance to interview racing champion and Maryland native Cameron Das, due to the length/depth of the interview part 1 begins on page 28 and part 2 will appear next month. Members can run car/parts ads here for free or paid ad’s for their businesses. If you have an article idea or any feedback, please send an email to editor@pcachs.org Best, James B Beavan III
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Inside This Month! Club Info
Events Calendar Membership & Anniversaries Executive Council Results PCACHS Board Member Directory Sunshine Member Care
Features
Tour & Rally Schedule Presidents Message And So It Began….the Finale! Interview with Cameron Das Part 1.
Articles
Touring with a Taycan 4S Across The Atlantic KINDERTIME TOY DRIVE & LINDA’s LEGACY AFTER HOLIDAY PARTY & YANKEE SWAP Nishan Topjian
Bob & Lori Bank
Member Profiles
Market
Cover photo by Steve Groh: Pictured: Frunk & Tire of Steve’s Porsche 356C
FYI: Tech Library Name & Car Badges / PCACHS Jackets PCA Juniors PCA License Plates The Porsche Patter is the official newsletter of the Chesapeake Region of the Porsche Club of America. Contributions to the Porsche Patter should be sent by the 20th of the month preceding the month of publication in Microsoft Word format to editor@pcachs.org. Please send images high resolution. Editors: James B Beavan III, Steve Groh; Contributing Photographers: Aniano Arao, Jim McKee, Aaron Miller, James B Beavan III, Steve Groh; Contributing Writers: James B Beavan III, Aniano Arao, Ron Farb, Aaron Miller, Jim McKee, John Jensen, Steve Groh. Advertising: For questions about advertising rates and placement in the Porsche Patter, please contact Editors at editor@pcachs.org. Unless otherwise reserved, permission is granted to reproduce material published, provided full credit is given to the Porsche Patter and to the respective author. Subscriptions: join the Porsche Club of America — www.pca.org. The Porsche Patter is published monthly by the Chesapeake Region, PCA. Subscription is limited to members of the Chesapeake Region, Porsche Club of America.
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Tour & Rally Schedule 2021 Aniano Arao
PCA Chesapeake’s Tour & Rally Committee has 15 events on the 2021 calendar. The dates and events listed here are subject to change. Registration for most will open 1 to 3 weeks before their scheduled dates. Log on to your account at www.motorsportreg.com to sign up once events are announced. (Ver. 19, 11/30/2021. Photo by Jim McKee) April 18 (1) Catoctin Mountain Tour – 1st edition (36 cars/60 people) April 25 (2) Catoctin Mountain Tour – 2nd edition (32 cars/52 people) May 1 (3) Drive to Porsche Swap Meet in Carlisle, PA – new route (20 cars/31 people) May 23 (4) Nike Missile Base and Linganore Tour, with tour master Ron Farb (29 cars/53 people) June 6 (5) Safeway to the Bay Tour, with guest tour master Hank Lucas (32 cars/57 people) June 13 (6) Catoctin Mountain Off-Road Tour, guest tour master Jim Hemig (14 SUVs/32 people) July 11 (7) Ice Cream Tour No.1, with guest tour master Steve Graham (40 cars/77 people) Aug. 22 (8) Horse Country Tour (rain cut turnout from 43 cars/70 people to 19 cars/33 people) Aug. 15 (9) Ice Cream Tour No.2, with guest tour master Steve Graham (26 cars/50 people) Sept. 5 (10) Porsche Heritage Concours & Tour (23 cars in each/28 Porsches total/39 people) Sept. 25 (11) Flight 93 Memorial Tour in PA, with tour master Ron Farb (19 cars/32 people) Oct. 23 (12) Chesapeake Challenge Gimmick Rally (route by Ron Farb and gimmicks by Steve Graham; 20 cars/40 people) Oct. 31 (13) West Virginia Fall Colors Tour, all day (26 cars/43 people) Nov. 7 (14) Baltimore County Fall Colors Tour (34 cars/57 people) Dec. 19 (15) “Kindertime & Giving Back – Linda’s Legacy” Driving Tour (Tentative) YTD 375 cars/656 people Visit www.pcachs.org for updates and details. Send questions 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
Member Support Do you know a Porsche Club member that could use a little sunshine? Please let us know. The Club has established a new Sunshine position. If you know a Club member who is ill, has a hospital stay, a family member has passed, or is facing some difficult or challenging times, we would like send a card to let them know the Club is thinking about them. Please contact Doug Ehmann at Sunshine@pcachs.org. Thanks!
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Membership Numbers Committee Chair Report: CHS Region Membership - November 2021 Primary Members: 1009 Affiliate Members: 540
Life Members: 2 Total Members: 1551
New Members (20) Matthew Aument
Woodstock, MD
2000 911 Carrera Cab
Andrew H. Block
Baltimore, MD
2003 Boxster S
Eric Bucalo
Forest Hill, MD
2010 Cayman
Richard Burchell
Sykesville, MD
1980 911 SC Targa
Salih Colakoglu
Baltimore, MD
2017 911 Carrera
Ali Kalarestaghi & Dena Wrigley
Ellicott City, MD
2007 911 Carrera S
Andrew Krol
Catonsville, MD
2021 911 Carrera S
Javier Martinez
Columbia, MD
1986 944 Turbo
Daniel A. Michael
Baltimore, MD
2013 Cayenne Diesel
Nick Montanarelli
Fallston, MD
1989 911 Carrera Targa
Mark T. Morsheimer
Millersville, MD
1981 911 SC Targa
Kapil V. Pandit
Ellicott City, MD
2014 911 Carrera
Steven Peters
Baltimore, MD
2014 911 Carrera
Scott Reese
Fallston, MD
2005 911 Carrera
Doug Scheckelhoff
Laurel, MD
2013 Boxster
Chad N. Wasileski
Freeland, MD
2022 718 Cayman GTS 4.0
Cheryl Jo Webb
Annapolis, MD
2022 Boxster S
William R. Whitman
Baltimore, MD
2016 Boxster
Bradley Williams
Woodstock, MD
2007 911 Carrera S
Transfers Out (1) Richard F. Brumme
Transfer To: Potomac (POT)
Test Drivers (3)
Tim Passalacqua – Fulton, MD Robert Sproesser – Forest Hill, MD
Transfers In (2) Robert Abbott Bradley Williams
Transfer From: Potomac (POT) Transfer From: Potomac (POT)
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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Presidents Message & Member Anniversaries Vincent Rock
Greetings Chesapeake Region! Happy Thanksgiving! Wishing everyone a safe and healthy Thanksgiving and upcoming holiday season. 2021 may be coming to a close, but we have some great events lined up to send off the year! December 19th will see the return of our annual event supporting Pete O’Neal’s Kindertime Toy Drive and Linda’s Legacy at Porsche of Towson. Kindertime Toy Drive supports local sick, needy, and homeless children throughout Maryland as does Giving Back – Linda’s Legacy, providing good quality warm clothing and other necessities to those in need in our community. The Chesapeake Region will be sponsoring 60 backpacks for Linda’s Legacy, and we would like to ask for you to also please consider sponsoring a backpack to support Linda’s Legacy. Backpacks are $25 each and Linda’s Legacy is a recognized charitable organization. For more information and to make a donation, please visit their website https://www.homelessdrive.org/ Please make sure to select Porsche Club in the organizational drop-down list. There is a shortage of available U-Haul trucks this year, and Linda’s Legacy is also seeking box trucks or people available with enclosed trailers to help deliver backpacks the week of the 20th-24th. Anyone who may have a business that owns box trucks or otherwise willing to help can call Jeanette at 410-279-0699 or via email jeanette.middleton@comcast.net Continued on page 8….
Anniversaries
Alberto Alejandro & Teresa Diaz 25 Years Fraser Dachille John & Dorothy Vranish 5 Years 20 Years John & Jill DePaola John Biel & Loetta Marvel 1 Year 15 Years Sung Cha Roger Cassell & Kevin BidelChristian Ciara spach Dean Douglas John Chisholm Donya Douglas-Bradshaw & Myron Bradshaw 10 Years
Jennifer Flake Stephen Glennan Timothy Hughes Joe McGinley Eric Prager Jennifer Shannahan Sreenath Vellanki Rob Weddle Todd & Kristin Wooden
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Presidents Message (cont’d) Vincent Rock
More details and to register for the Kindertime Toy Drive/Linda’s Legacy will be posted on MotorsportReg; keep an eye out! January 8th will also see the return of our After Holiday Party at Turf Valley organized by Donna Brandt. Space will be limited, so register early! The end of this year will conclude the current Board’s term. I would like to congratulate and welcome the incoming Executive Board and also thank the outgoing Board and for all their hard work and support in navigating and holding events in a never-before-seen and challenging last two years. I’d like to thank all of volunteers that make everything possible for our Club. We genuinely have some of the best volunteers and without them who embody our motto: “It’s not the cars; it’s the people!” If you are interested in volunteering, or want to get more involved, I encourage you to attend one of our bi-monthly meetings. We have moved to using electronic waivers for our events, and when registering for our events, a link should be sent to you to be able to access and sign on your phone or computer. Please ensure you are signing the waiver and if you have a passenger registered, that they are also signing the waiver prior to the event. As always, if you have any suggestions or ideas for any events, please do not hesitate to contact the board via email at board@pcachs.org or the respective email for the committee which can be found on our website at pcachs.org/about-us/officers/ Best, Vincent Rock PCA Chesapeake President
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Chesapeake Region Election Report John Jensen
Chesapeake Region Members. It is with great pleasure that I announce the results of the recent Executive Council election. These new Board Members will serve a two-year term from 1 January 2022 to 31 December 2023. The new Board, as selected by the voting population consists of;
President: Ron Farb Vice President: Steve Wood Treasurer: Andy Powell Secretary: Wayne Nelms
Please congratulate our incoming Executive Council members when you see them around at events. Also, feel free to reach out to them if you are interested in becoming more involved by serving the region in an active role.
The Region is made up of an incredible group of dedicated and committed members who volunteer to organize a very diverse set of events. We thank the new council members for stepping forward to help lead the club into the future.
Hope to see you all soon at an event soon.
John Jensen 2020-2021 Secretary
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Member Profile: Nishan Topjian James B. Beavan III Member Name: Nishan Topjian, Annapolis, MD. (240) 246-3283 Divorced, 3 Adult Children, 9 Grandchildren. Current Car’s: 2008 Jeep Wrangler, 2 door, soft top. Fifth Jeep (’71, ’83, ’98, ’03, ’08). 1998 Porsche 986 Boxster, new to me 2021, low mileage. Most fun to drive. Previous Cars: MB TDT Turbo Diesel Station Wagons (’76, ‘85). MB E 320 Station Wagon (’96, ‘01). Chevy Camaro, 1969, New, First Car. Previous most memorable and fun to drive car: New 1991 Saab 9000 Turbo, 5 door hatchback. 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 was born in Beirut, Lebanon. A very European influenced cosmopolitan and modern city until the Civil war broke out in 1972. I emigrated to the USA with my parents in 1969, before the war broke out. As a teenager in Lebanon, I was captivated and followed European performance cars in the Monte Carlo Rally, the Dakar Rally, the 24 hour Le Mans, etc.…Porsches were my dream cars. High performance cars that are also daily drivers and somewhat affordable. Between raising three kids involved in sports that required roomy cars and owning a sailboat and participating in sailing regattas that also needed roomy cars for the transportation of equip-
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Member Profile: Topjian (cont’d)
ment and parts, owning a small sports car was out of the question. Later in life, other priorities took precedent. This past winter, now that kids are grown and are independent, and I have no one that I must consult or ask permission from to indulge in whims and I was enjoying the sunny and warm Florida weather, I purchased the Ocean Blue 1998 986 that I currently own. It looked so enticing in the showroom, and its low mileage as well as the available detailed maintenance records showed the excellent condition that the car was in. I was finally buying my dream. The test drive lasted five minutes! I wanted to own it right away. I was not a Porsche aficionado, I did not read nor subscribed to Porsche dedicated magazines or clubs, I therefore was unaware of the IMS issues, nor the fact that “I must remove the front bumper frequently to clean the radiator grill” issues, nor “keep the four drains unclogged so that you do not flood the underside of the driver seat and the almighty computer freezes” issues. I was in a bliss until my first PCA Chesapeake Region “ice cream run”. In a way, am happy that I didn’t know all those issues, because frankly, I would not have bought it. I enjoy boating and cars. NOT working and maintaining boats and cars. I lucked out that I keep the car in an enclosed environment most of the time, I only drive it for pure fun and pleasure, some “ice cream” runs, some road trips, did an autocross, but it is not my daily driver. The only issue that is serious and not yet resolved despite many attempts, is the airbag issue. Since I am in Chesapeake region just for the summer months, I tried to participate in many PCA functions. I have been rewarded with meeting and making great friends in the group and am hoping to continue this trend after my return from Florida next June. As a new member of PCA Chesapeake are there any particular events you are interested in participating in or would like more information on? I am very much in favor of local social activities with our cars. Short drives that end in a destination that provides decent food or drinks or desserts while we enjoy our camaraderie. Local cars and coffees, I frequently see a group in downtown Annapolis, but Porsche presence seem lacking. Impromptu get togethers for a brunch or happy hour in nearby locations. Have you attended a New Member party at one of our three local sponsoring dealerships (if not that should be on your list for 2022)? No, wasn’t aware of any, nor I have been asked. If money was no object, what Porsche would you love to own and why: I have driven a few 911’s over the years and have enjoyed their appeal in looks, power, presence, etc. …. But, for my driving preferences, handling and not pure speed or power, I prefer the 986 S. I like convertibles and open air feel and look. That eliminates a few models. If money was no object, I would buy a Ferrari 488 Spider. Anything additional you would like to share about yourself: I feel fortunate to stumble into this group and hope to be a contributing member, friend and fellow Porsche owner.
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Touring with a Taycan 4S All words and photos by: Jim McKee 2021 Fall Colors Tour To West Virginia in a Taycan 4S As a PCA member of approximately 20 years and a Porsche owner of 46 years, I figured it was time to write down my observations on how things have changed. In particular, how my Taycan 4S performed on a terrific Maryland Fall Colors tour to West Virginia. But how did this start for my wife and I? 45 years ago, while in Navy training in Idaho Falls, Idaho, we had the opportunity to participate in several time-distance rally events through the farmlands of Idaho in a 1963, 356B Super 90 on our days off. Dirt roads, paved roads, we learned early that we loved these, Porsches. I also learned a 356 is not the best “off road” vehicle. This car stayed with us for a year and then we had to get sensible…. Fast forward to August 2021 (two 914’s, three 911’s and a Panamera later) when we took ownership of a 2021 Taycan 4S. An EV is a whole new experience with many questions to be answered. What is the range? Can I find the next charger? How long will take to get there with charging? Will I be late to events? I took the first few months of driving to work through these and other questions. When the Fall Colors tour to Berkeley Springs, WV was announced, we signed on. My first thoughts went back to our rallies in Idaho. My goodness, how the technology has changed. But my first rule: no off roading in the Taycan 4S (not a Cross Turismo). My lack of familiarity with performance vs range issues and a lack of familiarity
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Taycan 4S (cont’d)
with available chargers fed my initial feelings of range stress. The coordinator of the Fall Tour provided a rough route for the rally. Not unlike a flight plan, waypoints, fuel stops and divert fields, I set about looking at the route and available chargers. At this point, I didn’t have any confidence in the estimated range calculated by the car because it uses historical data to calculate future performance. The question was how the up and down through the back roads at various speeds and accelerations and decelerations would affect total range. The planned rally was 160miles. It was well within the Taycan’s rated range. It was approximately 20 miles to the start and finish point from Frederick, Maryland. I wondered what kind of range I would have remaining at the end of this event.
With the route plotted and chargers located, I now had confidence that we would not be left stranded by a spirited drive. If I had to bail out of the rally, I would follow procedure, pull over and wave everyone else to keep going. I would then rejoin at the end of rally and provide comic relief to the ICE (internal combustion engine) Porsches as we discussed how it went. We gathered the morning of the rally in Middletown, Maryland. As is with all Porsche events it was an enjoyable occasion, with everyone admiring everyone else’s cars and trading stories. It was very nice assortment of oldest-to-newest 911’s, some 928’s, Caymans and Boxster’s, a Cayenne and a Panamera Turbo S Hybrid Executive. I was the only Taycan. I felt no pressure, everything was planned. I knew I had enough battery range to stay with everyone. As we lined up into our three groups of nine cars, the sound of these beautiful machines was wonderful. As the only EV, I sat there in relative silence, the low whirr of my synthetic, government-mandated electric motor noise barely perceptible above the idles and revs of everyone else. Once we got going, the initial miles were through straight, roller coaster roads. Short runs that rose and fell 10 feet over a distance of 50 feet. I think it surprised most of us (no wheels left the pavement, as far as I know). But I had not tightened up the Taycan’s suspension yet, so inertial forces were noticeable in a 5000 lb car trying to jump this
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Taycan 4S (cont’d) Jim McKee
little hill. Every subsequent short hill was taken at a more careful pace and the Taycan’s torque was put to work on the downhill sides of each hill. Without getting into a tedious description of the next 150 miles, I can say that it was a very pleasant run of tight turns and gentle hills. The Taycan had no issues keeping pace with or cornering with the other cars. Turning was responsive and tight, but tight turns felt especially tight because of the size and width of the car compared to the road width. The trip to Berkeley Springs was a joy and as far as I know, we arrived with as many cars as had departed. After a lunch break, we all took a short winding run to Paw Paw, West Virginia. After a short break, we started back. Here are some of my observations on the Taycan 4S’ performance during the rally: The air suspension is remarkably smooth. It was only after my wife/navigator commented that she was getting motion sickness from the ride while reading the navigation directions. I switched the suspension to sport mode and the car ride tightened up. No more motion sickness feelings. The car is so quiet. There are no squeaks or rattles. There are really no aural cues for how fast you are going, other than a tone change in the motor noise. With the air suspension and instant torque, you can be doing (way) north of 80 mph and it feels like 55mph. There is a button to turn on regenerative braking, but it is a gentle braking akin engine braking in ICE higher gear. Otherwise, Porsche has engineered the car to coast for reasons of range efficiency.
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Taycan 4S (cont’d) Normal braking is a seamless combination of regenerative (recuperative) and large, disk brakes. During the rally, 95% of all braking by the brake pedal uses the electric recuperative braking. The last few percent of the braking is done with the rotors and pads. At the end of a 20-minute run through the mountains near Paw Paw, West Virginia, we stopped for a 15-minute break. The Taycan rotors were cool to the touch immediately after 20-minutes of vigorous braking activity. As advertised, torque is instantaneous. If we fell behind a little, it took no time to catch up. People behind me said they could really see the acceleration, but to be honest, I could also see the instant acceleration of the 911’s ahead of me. Porsches are just fast…. The return trip from Berkeley Springs was uneventful. More good roads and by then, I knew range was not going to be an issue. I think that in spite a lot of spirited driving, the equally spirited braking provided some charging back to the battery. I finished the rally with 80 miles predicted range (42% charge) and easily made it back to a Level 1 DC charger in Frederick. After a 20-minute charge back to 90% capacity, we departed for the Eastern Shore. Did the car surprise me, in some ways? Yes. The rally course and distance challenged what I thought was going to be a range of about 200 miles on 100% charge. In reality, total range was nearer to 250 miles. I felt like that was comparable to putting my 2009 911S through the same workout on 16 gallons of gas. It is just easier to find gas and quicker to fill the 911. Did the car handle like a 911? Well… it handles like a four door, 5000lb 911. Steering is responsive and well -tuned to the mass of the car. The suspension can be Rolls Royce smooth or 911 tight. It’s a nice choice to have. The Taycan’s acceleration is a hoot and while some say that not having the roar of the engine and exhaust is a minus, finding yourself instantaneously and silently at 80mph from 50mph gives you the feeling of “OMG, how did I get here so fast?”. It is not a plus or a minus. It is just different! My range stress is now gone. I know the Taycan can handle vigorous driving and have enough range to get to the next charger. The rally was a 5-13-2014: 1965 356C Loaded in Trailer for the great exercise for the car, the Journey Home to Maryland driver, and the navigator….
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KINDERTIME TOY DRIVE & LINDA’s LEGACY
KINDERTIME TOY DRIVE & LINDA’s LEGACY PCA-Chesapeake Region
This is a 3-in-1 event! Community Service, Tour, & Lunch Social! We are happy to partner with our friends at Kindertime Toy Drive and Linda’s Legacy again this year! We are collecting donations to sponsor backpacks to provide those in need with hats, mittens, scarves, thermal underwear and socks (see below for how to make a donation). Last year our region and its members sponsored 375 backpacks! Lets make it 400 this year! The Chesapeake Region is kicking off the fundraiser by sponsoring 60 backpacks! Then on Sunday December 19th, with thanks to our good friends at Porsche of Towson, we will meet at their showroom to assemble the backpacks and bring our gifts of new, unwrapped toys for the Kindertime Toy Drive donation. Kindertime’s founder Pete O’Neil will join us there to welcome us and talk more about Kindertime. After we will be treated to a driving TOUR followed by a lunch SOCIAL at Outback Steakhouse in Hunt Valley. The lunch social will be reserved for the first 25 people who also register for the lunch segment. Anyone after that will be put on the waiting list and may not be guaranteed seating with the group.
Linda’s Legacy $25 sponsors one backpack filled with warm clothing and other necessities to people in need in our community in a responsible and respectful manner. Linda’s Legacy is a recognized 501(c)(3) charity. For more information, and to make a donation to help us towards our goal of sponsoring 400 backpacks please visit their website at https://www.homelessdrive.org/ When making a donation, please be sure to select “Chesapeake Porsche Club” from the organizational drop-down list! 16
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There is a shortage of available U-Haul trucks this year, and Linda’s Legacy is also seeking box trucks or people available with enclosed trailers to help deliver backpacks the week of the 20th-24th. Anyone who may have a business that owns box trucks or otherwise willing to help can Jeanette at 410-279-0699 or via email jeanette.middleton@comcast.net
Kindertime Toy Drive Please bring a new, unwrapped toy for the toy drive Kindertime is a toy drive that collects toys and distributes them to sick and less fortunate children around the local Baltimore area. The toy drive unifies police and other first responders throughout the State of Maryland with the communities they serve. Toys are delivered by police caravan on one special night during the month of December. Visit their website at http://www.itskindertimetoydrive.com/ to learn more. Event Details Date & Time: December 19, 2021 @ 8:00AM Location: 8:00AM Porsche of Towson 700 Kenilworth Dr, Towson, MD 21204 12:00PM Lunch at Outback Steakhouse 134 Shawan Rd, Hunt Valley, MD 21030 What do I bring? A new, unwrapped toy. We are not charging any entry fee for this 3-in-1 event! Lunch participants will be responsible for the cost of their lunch.
Registration Opens December 6th at 6PM and closes December 16th at midnight. MorotsportReg https://www.motorsportreg.com/events/toy-drive-lindas-legacyporsche-towson-pca-chesapeake-275072 So, bring your toys, donate a backpack or two and join us in Tow son!
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Member Profile: Bob & Lori Bank
James B. Beavan III
Member Names: Bob (and Lori) Bank Current Car’s: 2006 Carerra S Cabriolet (997.1) 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): When I was a kid in the early 1970s, my next door neighbor had a 911. I fell in love with that car, and have wanted one ever since. I have also been a convertible fan since I had a Miata about 15 years ago. Our 911 was my retirement present to myself this spring. This is our first Porsche, but not the family's. The first car our eldest son bought after graduating college was a 2003 986 Boxster.
As a new member of PCA Chesapeake are there any particular events you are interested in participating in or would like more information on? We have really enjoyed participating in the driving Tours. We would also like to consider Driver Education events. Have you attended a New Member party at one of our three local sponsoring dealerships? No, we have not, but would like to. If money was no object, what Porsche would you love to own and why: Lori and I are both very practical engineers, so we appreciate and want - the reliability, and convenience and safety features of a modern car. I love the look of the classic 911s especially the 930 Turbo Cabriolet, so I would love a 930
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Member Profile: Bank (cont’d) restomod. Otherwise (not to be cliche) I would love a 992 Turbo S cabriolet, as the pinnacle of automotive engineering. Anything additional you would like to share about yourself: As recent retirees, we have loved our additional free time, and driving our Porsche with the top down has been a great way to enjoy the summer. I volunteer for NeighborRide in Howard County and am thrilled when I find a client I can drive in the Porsche. :-)
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2021 Crab Feast: We’re Back!! With COVID receding in our rearview mirror, we’re back! For the 15th consecutive year (not counting last year’s canceled event), the Chesapeake Region PCA Crab Feast will be held at Kemptown Park in Monrovia, MD on Saturday, August 28th- rain or shine! Bring your Porsche and sense of humor to the Feast for a non-competitive car show where cleanliness and condition do not matter. Our tongue and cheek awards to the winners of the Region’s annual picnic are always fun and unpredictable, and will be based on your Porsche’s unique curb appeal. (Think it of as a midsummer’s version of the Bob and Manny Show without presents.) Trophies and door prizes are compliments of Porsche of Silver Spring!
As with every Crab Feast past, it is the food and venue that keeps Chesapeake Region members coming back for more. There will be tons of crab, shrimp, burgers, dogs, soft drinks and beer that the Region will provide - not to mention tables of side dishes and desserts that you will provide. Lighthouse Seafood of New Market will once again be steaming our crabs and jumbo shrimp. We’ll have two pavilions at Kemptown Park, with reserved parking, and we have been assured the lovely breezes that have graced the event in the past will be returning for the 14th repeat of this event! A large playground will keep your young Porsche enthusiasts occupied and a real, honest-to-goodness bathroom with running water will appeal to the most persnickety of crab feast clean freaks. Think fun family outing! This year’s event is again a little bit retro. Due to the lateness of the Porsche Parade this year, we’ve moved the event back to its traditional date the weekend before Labor Day. And the time is moved back as well to allow us to enjoy the cooler early evening air and breezes. We’ll start at 3:00 PM and end at 7:00 PM. Registration will open on July 28th on MSR (Motorsports Registration). You will be asked to bring a salad, dessert, or side-dish. This year’s increase in cost to $40 for adults and $15 for 13-17 year-olds is due to the very high prices of crabs in 2021. The Crab Feast is Free for children 12 and under. Look for an eblast with reminders and details on how to register! Questions? Contact Ellen Beck at ebeck944@comcast.net or Bob Gutjahr at Robert.g.Gutjahr@leidos.com See everyone at Kemptown Park on Saturday, 28 August!
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Chesapeake Region Across the Atlantic: A Special Place at a Special Time!
Aaron Miller
Wilkommen aus Stuttgart! Fall in Germany usually means Fests and leads up to the Christmas Markets opening. This year, the Fests were verboten but the Christmas Markets are just around the corner. Fall also means we celebrate a holiday a bit more personally - our wedding anniversary! Through the gracious donation of our friends in Chesapeake Region, we received an “all-expense paid” dinner at Christophorus, the restaurant sharing space in the Porsche Museum. Is it exclusive? You bet, I had to make our anniversary reservation nine weeks in advance! Is it expensive? We blew through the entire dinner donation! Is it worth it? Read on!
Restaurant Christophorus started life in the mind of Porsche A.G. CEO Wendelin Wiedeking, who was so impressed with the traditional New York Steakhouse he decided to recreate it in Stuttgart. The steaks are flown in from a supplier in Kansas, so we chuckled a bit when we considered we moved to Stuttgart for Kansas beef. Naturally, the restaurant was well appointed, featured a large wine menu, and excellent mixed drinks. We treated ourselves to champagne as an aperitif, and enjoyed some wonderful German bread as an appetizer, a perfect start! Caesar salads rounded out the first course, preparing us for what came next. Naturally, steaks were the main course and did not disappoint. We both opted for the obvious cut, the filet mignon, paired with onion rings and seasonable vegetables. How does one describe the perfect steak, except by comparing it to something lesser? With a picture, of course! I’m sure we embodied an American stereotype as we took pictures of our gorgeous meals, but we were smitten with the perfection! The steaks had the ideal crust, cooked to an exceptional medium -rare, and our waiter ensured our wine never ran out. Like a summer camp romance, our steak experience ended too soon
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Atlantic (cont’d) and left us satisfied and with a bit of longing for what just happened. Our assessment? You’d be hard pressed to find a better steak, and I’d challenge you to find a better steakhouse in Europe. Given our special occasion, I informed the restaurant as part of our reservation that we were celebrating our anniversary. My only expectation was that our waiter and the restaurant would make us feel welcome, but the Restaurant Christophorus “Wonderwisch” program included a special desert! With a chocolate “Alles Gute zum Jahrestag (All the best for your anniversary) message buttressing a mini-Bundt cake covered in chocolate, we were blown away! We enjoyed an espresso in Porsche “Colors of ‘69” espresso cups while we digested our incredible meal. The venue, the ambience, the staff, and the meal all coalesced into a memorable experience that was easily once-in-a-lifetime. We approached our experience as “money is no option” and even then, Porsche came through with a 911 experience at base Cayenne money. Would we recommend it? Yes! Next time you’re in Stuttgart, make sure you make time and a reservation! Restaurant Christophorus accepts reservations through the Open Table website and application, and are your best options to secure a table at your desired time and date. Double check current Stuttgart, BadenWurttemberg, and German COVID restrictions prior to arriving. *Want to follow along on our adventure between articles? Like to see pictures of Germany? Check out our Instagram @pnkpnzr968 where we’ll be posting car-related content!*
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And So It Began…Restoring a 356, Part 5: It takes all of us Steve Groh In this last episode, we thankfully acknowledge the ever-patient souls who have dedicated their time and talents to keep our beloved 356’s on the road. As previously mentioned, as our 356’s age, so do the experts we have come to rely on, and, truth be told, the field of available craftsmen is shrinking. My recommendation is to not put off your restoration, as the current waitlist for reputable shops is already long and will only get longer. Recognizing this, you have a few options as to how to approach your 356 restoration. I have known a few owners who simply dropped off the car at a shop and said, “call me when it’s done.” Patience and an open checkbook are the necessary components in that plan, and the results can be very rewarding, given the right shop. I did not choose that path. I had the tools, space, and the time, and needed to make the most of my limited budget. In the end, however, I realized a lot about myself and the car. There have been quite a few references to cars having personalities and I must admit a feeling that this car wanted to be restored, so it felt like we were partners throughout the restoration. The 356 is not a complicated machine, so you can shorten the restoration timeframe by attacking the systems simultaneously – suspension, interior, brakes, wiring, engine, transaxle, glass, chrome, etc. A project management plan will be necessary (the pros do the same thing!) – plan to send parts out for restoration or source new parts well before installation so that no-one person or process is waiting. And since you won’t know everything, reach out to experts as many times as needed to feel confident that what you are rebuilding, restoring, or installing is being done correctly! Here is a condensed list of businesses, craftsmen, books, and reference material that have helped enormously. Some of these have since retired, but their counsel has nonetheless been invaluable: General Knowledge: 356 Registry (online and magazine – a must); Porsche Club of America; Books/Reference: Ron Roland’s “Restored by Hand”; Joe Leoni’s “356 Electrics”; Charlie White’s “Reproduction Factory Manuals” (get the entire set!!); Dr. Brett Johnson’s “A Restoration Guide to Authenticity”; Jim Kellogg’s “Guide
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to Do-It-Yourself Restoration”; PCA “Panorama” Facebook sites: Porsche 356; Porsche 356 Group (USA); Porsche 356 Build Questions & Answers; Aircooled Porsche Friends; Bring a Trailer (an invaluable photo reference for what to do and what not to do!)
General Knowledge & Parts: Stoddard Porsche Parts & NLA Authentic Parts (Maurice); Zim’s Autotechnik (Al Zim); Sierra Madre Collection; Unobtanium (Matt or Adam Wright); Auto Atlanta Specialty Craftsmen: Chassis: Lowell Sivey, (Mount Vernon Ohio); Engine: 50+ (Chuck Arnold); Transaxle: Eric Wills (Willswerks, VA); Overall Guru/Shaman: Lewis Hauser (Karosserie, VA);
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And So (cont’d) Wiring: YNZ Yesterdays Parts (CA); Instruments: North Hollywood Speedometer (CA); Interior: Autos International (Escondido, CA); Jim Quartermus (Classic German Interiors, Parkesburg, PA); Coco Mats; Steering Wheel: Bruce Crawford; Rubber: International Mercantile (OR); Generator/Regulator: ABS Partswerks; Brakes: PMB Performance; Tires: Tire Rack Of course, there are more craftsmen, parts suppliers, and knowledgeable folks out there besides this list. These are just a few that delivered on expectations and freely helped, when necessary, which was often. Good luck with your restoration, and I hope to see you next year where we can trade restoration tales!
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Classic Porsche Storage Friendship, MD 20758
PCA CHS member offering secure, monitored storage; 3-year old climate controlled carriage house in historic Friendship MD for up to 2 cars. 75 degrees yearround, air-conditioned, dry, R-40 insulated on level 5” slab, excellent lighting, mezzanine, electric/utilities included, liberal access. $250.00 per month, reserve now. Also classic bike storage (BSA, Norton, Triumph, etc) – 2 spaces are available at $100.00 per month utilities included.
Steven Groh 410.322.9047 sgroh1@comcast.net
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Cameron Das Interview Part 1. Ron Farb
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AFTER HOLIDAY PARTY & YANKEE SWAP
AFTER HOLIDAY PARTY & YANKEE SWAP PCA-Chesapeake Region Come celebrate the end of 2021 and welcome in 2022! Join us at Turf Valley on January 8th for our annual After Holiday Party and awards ceremony, followed by the highly anticipated Yankee Swap conducted by “The Bob and Manny Show,” with your hosts, Bob Gutjahr and Manny Alban! The Chesapeake Region has established a reputation for the finest and fiercest Yankee Swap in PCA, one that has been copied by other regions, but never quite duplicated. A “Gift Exchange” is merely a mild description of the feeding frenzy that takes hold at this triple steal event. Chesapeake Region, despite being below the Mason Dixon Line, puts the “Yankee” into Yankee Swap…. The good stuff is coveted, hoarded and only grudgingly given up under duress. Turf Valley is a hotel & spa with rooms available. Anyone wishing to stay at the resort for the night should contact the hotel directly to make a reservation and let them know you are attending the Chesapeake Region PCA event. This event regularly sells out quickly-so, register early! Event Details Date: January 8, 2022 34
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Schedule: 6:00 PM Cocktails & hors d'oeuvres 6:30 PM – 10:30PM Cash Bar 7:00 PM Dinner 7:30 PM Awards 8:00 PM Break 8:15 PM Yankee Swap 11:00 PM Event concludes Location: Turf Valley Resort (https://www.turfvalley.com/) 2700 Turf Valley Rd, Ellicott City, MD 21042-2047 Cost: $60/person Registration Registration will open Monday December 6th at 6:00PM and closes at midnight on December 31st. Attendance is capped at 85 people MotorsportReg https://www.motorsportreg.com/events/ after-holiday-party-turf-valley-resort-pca-chesapeake767955 Yankee Swap Information 1 gift per couple Gifts should be Porsche/car/club related Gifts should be at least $25 of value Please do not bring any gift that you would not be happy to go home with. Damaged, broken, or gifts that are otherwise immediately destined for the trash or goodwill are not appropriate, or fun for anyone. If you have any additional questions, please contact Donna Brandt delbrandt@verizon.net
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PCA CHS Board President
Vincent Rock
Vice President
Aaron Miller
vicepresident@pcachs.org
Treasurer
Andy Powell
treasurer@pcachs.org
Secretary
John Jensen
secretary@pcachs.org
Past President
Michael Murphy
Autocross
Brad Martinez
autocross@pcachs.org
Greg Hartke
autocross@pcachs.org
Meilyng Wigney-Burmaka
autocross@pcachs.org
Newsletter: Patter
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James B Beavan III
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Steven Groh
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Social
Donna Brandt
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Tech Session
Jim Earlbeck
tech@pcachs.org
Randy Richter
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Aniano Arao
tour@pcachs.org
Randy Moss
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Tour/Rally
publicity@pcachs.org
Safety Chair
John Jensen
Chief Driving Instructor
Ellen Beck
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Concours d’Elegance
Ron Gordon
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Doug Ehmann
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Donna Brandt
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Chesapeake Challenge
Stacy Hawver
challenge@pcachs.org
Historian
Bob Rassa
Membership
Minta & Aaron Miller
Webmaster
Jim Hemig
Insurance
Lee Rock
PCA License
Laurie & Bruce Tarsia
PCA Zone 2 Rep
Rose Ann Novotnak
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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. 38
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PCA Jackets!
If you want one of these killer jackets, 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 using the link provided. 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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