Member Profiles: July 2023

Member Profile: Robert Carter

Member Names & Join Date: Rob Carter; April 2023

Current Cars, Previous Cars: 2020 Macan; 1981 Mercedes 240D

Have you served on any Regional or National committees: Not yet; but looking forward to becoming more involved.

What encouraged you to join the Porsche Club of America: Word of mouth from both the dealership and a friend.

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): To me, growing up in the ’80, the iconic red 911 convertible, with the whale tail, was the ultimate car and has left a lasting impression on me.

Above photo taken from https://www.excellence-mag.com/classifieds/66547

Then, in the early ‘90s, a coworker let me drive her Targa and I was hooked immediately.

This Macan purchase was mainly due to opportunity and availability of the color combination that I was casually looking for in a daily driver. Despite the Macan being the base model, I was pleasantly surprised by its smooth ride and power / torque. It more than met my expectations for a daily driver and allowed me to save some money in the process.

Although this is my first Porsche; it’ll definitely not my last. Once I’m finished paying my daughter’s private high school tuition payments, my plan is to transition that monthly payment into the purchase of a 911 convertible of some sort. Being part of PCA will allow me the opportunity to better understand the model and variations from owners and subject matter experts so that I’m not feeling “I wish I would have known …” later (although I’m betting I’ll still be saying that).

What are your favorite Regional &/or National events: I’ve only participated in regional events so far but enjoy the tours, social, and charity events. I particularly enjoy the mix of models and trims, and friendliness of those participating.

What is your favorite PCA memory On my first tour, I was behind a red 911 with sport exhaust. Listening to (and feeling) the sounds throughout the drive was the highlight of the trip.

What advice about PCA or Chesapeake would you give to new members: Be active and engaged by attending events, regardless of size and location. Learning the terminology also helps with holding conversations, especially with the generations and variations.

If money was no object, what Porsche would you love to own and why: Going back to my high school years in the ‘80s, it would likely be a red 1986 911 Carrera Cabriolet…but I’d have trouble saying no to a new model year 911 GT3 RS for sharp looks and speed. Since money would be no object, I’ll have both lol.

Anything additional you would like to share about yourself (Family/Work/Etc): I was born and raised in Baltimore City and currently live in Catonsville, MD. I’m married with two girls- a senior in high school and a junior at Penn State (both of whom love to drive the Porsche). I’m dashingly handsome and easy to talk to. I do like pina coladas but not getting caught in the rain!

I’m the senior director of emergency management and disaster preparedness for Johns Hopkins Medicine, teach at Johns Hopkins University and FEMA’s Center for Domestic Preparedness, and an active helicopter flight nurse.

Chesapeake Region Carter (cont’d)

I’m a former paramedic and law enforcement instructor with the Secret Service and started collecting US paper currency (yes, actual $ bills) after touring the Bureau of Engraving and Printing in Washington, C. And, Jimmy Carter is my cousin; but I’ll save that conversation for when someone asks.

Fun facts: large size bills were standard in the US from the 1860s until 1929 when the US transitioned to the smaller size bills we carry today. And the * at the end of the serial number means that bill is a replacement note for one that was misprinted and destroyed since a serial number cannot be printed more than once.

Chesapeake Region

Member Profile: Juan Padilla & Jaquelyn Reid

By:JamesB.BeavanIII

Member Names & Join Date:

Juan Padilla & Jaquelyn Reid

3/3/2023

Current Cars, Previous Cars:

2015 Porsche Cayman S (981) Black with the following options/upgrades:

- RR Carrera S Alloy

- Black Interiors with a combination of Leather & Alcantara with Red Stitching

- Seat Ventilation Package (Disconnected as Seats were switched for Sport Seats)

- Sport Seats

- Sport Design Steering Wheel

- Convenience Package

- Red Seat Belts

- Red GT4 Door Handles

- GT4 Front Bumper

Conversion

Coming Soon:

- GT4 Manifolds

- Fabspeed

Valvetronic Exhaust System

- Dyno Tune

Other Owned Vehicles in the past: Cars:

2020 Jaguar F-Pace SVR (V8 Supercharged)

Padilla & Reid (cont’d)

2015 BMW X5 (M Sport Package)

2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 (V8 Supercharged)

2010 Chevrolet Camaro SS (V8 Twin Turbo)

2006 Chrysler 300 SRT8 (V8 Stage 2 Chip Tuned)

Motorcycles:

2015 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14R 30th Anniversary 88/300 (currently owned)

2007 Ducati 1098S (Full Racing Setup)

2007 Ducati 1098 Tricolor

2005 Ducati 999R

2004 Ducati 748

What encouraged you to join the Porsche Club of America: Being a Porsche enthusiast and getting to meet new people.

When it came time to buy a vehicle, what made you choose your Porsche and is this your first Porsche (if not please detail prior Porsche's):

This is my first Porsche. I would like to be able to afford a 911 Turbo S, but prices are insane at this time.

What are your favorite Regional &/or National events:

Just about everything we have done so far. Haven’t done many yet though. So far since we joined we did the Grand Opening at Hunt Valley Porsche, the Patapsco Picnic, the Lingonore Tour, and the 75th Porsche Anniversary Hunt Valley.

What is your favorite PCA memory: So far the 75th Anniversary at Hunt Valley, so many awesome Porsche’s.

What advice about PCA or Chesapeake would you give to new members: To register for events, they are fun and everyone makes you feel welcome.

If money was no object, what Porsche would you love to own and why: Either a 911 GT2RS or a GT4RS.

Anything additional you would like to share about yourself (Family/Work/Etc):

We are both car and motorcycle enthusiasts and enjoy going to car and motorcycle meets, shows and runs. Jacky rides her own 2004 Suzuki GSXR750, while I ride a 2015 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14R Anniversary Edition 88/300.

I’m a former MLB player for the (2004 NY Yankees, 2004 Cincinnati Reds, 2005-06 NY Mets) . I do private baseball lessons and live in Westminster. I'm also a NRA/Maryland Certify Firearm Instructor.

Juan Padilla (pitcher) - Wikipedia

Since I bought my Porsche I have been back to Puerto Rico twice to visit family. Maybe the next time I go I'll take a trip out there to the Porsche Sales Center, I heard it’s one of the fastest growing PCA regions.