PCA Chesapeake Region Patter - August 2023 Vol 64, Issue 8

Chesapeake Region

Events Calendar

August 5th Social Breakfast: Eggcellence Annapolis, MD

5th Concours Judging School Reisterstown, MD

6th Ice Cream Tour 3 @ Bonkey’s Upperco, MD

12th Autocross #5 PGS-Bowie, MD

12th Allegheny Mountain Tour in PA Middletown, MD

15th Social Dinner: The Turn House Columbia, MD

19th Porsches & Pasteries C&C Ellicott City, MD

26th Crabfeast & Car Show Kemptown Park, MD

Sept. 2nd Autocross #6 PGS-Bowie, MD

2nd Social Breakfast: Eggcellence Annapolis, MD

9th PCA National Open House Columbia, MD

10th Concours Preparation School TBD, MD

12th Social Dinner: Fratelli’s Hampstead, MD

23rd Chesapeake Challenge 54 Monkton, MD

EditorsMessage:

Our August schedule is absolutely packed with great events and it doesn’t let up in September. I know you get a lot of emails from us, sometimes you just need to go on motorsportsreg.com and bookmark the upcoming events you want to attend (search Chesapeake) so you can register when they open. All of the dinner socials are selling out, as is Autocross and a few of the tours. The Crab Feast, which I’ve attended every year since joining in 2017 is fantastic and even with 125 slots is nearly full. Don’t be afraid to get waitlisted for an event, there’s usually a few people that cancel a few days prior to an event. The Chesapeake Challenge 54 registration just opened, this is a great event at a fantastic new location, and you get so much for your money, don’t miss it!

Have an article idea or want to do a member profile, shoot me an email editor@pcachs.org

Best,

James B Beavan III

For the latest events and news follow us! I’m always posting photos from our events on our socials that don’t make it in the Patter and there’s no delay to see what you missed or attended.

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Membership&Anniversaries

ClubInfo

PCACHSBoardMemberDirectory

PresidentsMessage

2023Tour&RallySchedule

SunshineMemberCare

Features

AutocrossUpdates

SinaiCharityEventDay

300KbyPedroBonilla

StuttgartMarketLetter

Articles/ Events

SocialsinReview

SimRacing:ConsoleorPC?

TreffenAtSeaCruise

SinaiHospitaltoOregonRidgeTour

TheObituaryofDr.FrederickAnthonySimeone

Member Profiles

ForSalebyMembers

FYI:TechLibrary

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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/

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Front Cover photo: Walter Herman Hospital by Aniano Arao

Back Cover photo: Greg Hartke Racing Autocross

Peter Framson

Chesapeake Region

PCA CHS Board

President

VicePresident

RonFarb president@pcachs.org

SteveWood vicepresident@pcachs.org

Treasurer AndyPowell treasurer@pcachs.org

Secretary WayneNelms secretary@pcachs.org

ExecutiveVicePresident MichaelMurphy executivevicepresident@pcachs.org

AutocrossCommittee GregHartke autocross@pcachs.org

MarkHubley autocross@pcachs.org

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RickHawver tech@pcachs.org

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Membership Numbers

KenWilmers

CommitteeChairReport:CHSRegionMembership-July2023

Primary Members: 1162

Affiliate Members: 612

NewMembers (20)

Life Members: 2

Total Members: 1776

New Test Drive Participants: 3

Transfers Out (2)

Andrew Bernstein Transfer To: Northeast (NE)

Robert Blizzard Transfer To: Potomac (POT) Full

Member Anniversaries

Transfers In (2)

Eric and Kristen Allen

Robert Blizzard

Craig and Linda Davidson

Walter and Sandra Geissdorfer

Justin and Amanda Howard

Lyle Kan and Dora Price

Don Ledwig

ANNIVERSARIES

25 Years

Brian Evans

John and Chloe Kersh

20 Years

Brenda Johnson

Michael and Zach Krissoff

15 Years

Joseph Moore

Patrick and Amy DeDea

Joellen Condon

10 Years

Timothy and Gretchen Cusak

David Hanson

5 Years

Phong Nguyen

Andy Grigor

Stacy Talmadge

Bryan and Joseph Hoffman

Wayne and Karen Six

David Quaranta

John Denbow

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Transfer From: Chicago (CHO)

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Rick Hawver

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1 Year

Tyree Back

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Zorian Shimanov

Jane Amorin

Louis Phillps

Michael and Angela Alexander

David Kravets

Joshua Rzeszut

Rick Lamberth

Josh Young

KenWilmers

Chesapeake Region

Presidents Message

Hey Chesapeake Region PCA

RonFarb

I want to thank everyone who contributed to our July Toy Drive and Fundraiser s Hospital at Sinai. We had over 30 cars in attendance at the hospital and brought 2 cart loads of toys. We also had 77 donors contribute over $11K to the fundraiser! Our combined donations are considered all thanks to your generosity. You can read more about

Have you taken a look at the Chesapeake Upcoming Events calendar on our Chesapeake web site recently? We have 8 major events planned in August - seriously, 8 events! In chronological order they are a Social Breakfast, Concours Judging School, Ice Cream Tour, Autocross, Alleghany Mountain Tour (I am the Guest Tour Master for this one), Social Dinner, Porsches and Pastries, and we wrap up the month with a Chesapeake favorite, the Crab Feast. Registration is already open for some of these and will be opening soon for the rest so please keep checking the eBlasts or just go to the motorsportreg.com site directly and register. It’s shaping up to be a busy month.

FYI - Porsches and Pastries is a brand new event this year where on August 19th we bring our cars to Lutheran Village at Miller's Grant in Ellicott City to stage a car show for the residents. This is a large senior and assisted living community and rehabilitation center. In addition to music and a festive atmosphere, breakfast sandwiches, pastries, and refreshments will be provided at this cars and coffee style event. I expect some of the residents will also show off their cars and they will award one of us a People’s Choice award. Seems like a no-brainer if you live in Howard County or really anywhere and just want to show off your Porsche for a good cause.

I hope to see you at any or all of these events - 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. 15, 07/25/2023)

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) in Carroll and Harford counties, guest tour master Mark Miller

Aug. 12 (10) Allegheny Mountain Tour in PA, guest tour master Ron Farb

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

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

Oct. 21 (13) West Virginia Fall Colors Tour (#1), tour master Aniano Arao

Oct. 29 (14) Catoctin Mountain Fall Colors Tour (#2), tour master Aniano Arao

Nov. 5 (15) Baltimore County Fall Colors Tour (#3), tour master Aniano Arao

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

Socials In Review

July Social Events – August 2023 Patter

The July Breakfast Social was held at the Eggcellence Brunchery in Annapolis on July 1st It was a low turnout due to the holiday weekend but we still had a great breakfast and a fun time.

On Tuesday, July 18th, our monthly Dinner Social was held at La Posta in Severna Park, Anne Arundel County. This was a very popular Dinner Social with a full house of 40 attendees and we were able to accommodate the wait list. Prior to our Dinner Social, Steve and Joan Wood, graciously invited the registered guests to their home for Garages, Cars, and Beverages No. 2.

Socials In Review

Upcoming events – August and September

The August Breakfast Social will be at Eggcellence in Annapolis on August 5th at 8am. We currently have three junior members and 16 adults registered. Registration will not close until Thursday night, August 3rd, at www.Motorsportreg.com

Socials In Review

The August Dinner Social will be at The Turn House in Columbia, Howard County, beginning at 6:30pm. The Turn House was the venue for our After Holiday Party this past January. The Manager invited us to use the private dining room for our event. The dinner is capped at 32 members and we already have 39 members registered. If you are interested, please sign up MotorsportReg.com. We tend to have some last minute cancellations.

Socials In Review

The September Breakfast Social will be at Eggcellence in Annapolis on September 2nd at 8am. Register at MotorsportReg.com.

We have already announced our September Dinner Social on the second Tuesday, September 12th . We will be enjoying some fantastic Italian fare at Fratelli’s in Hampstead, Carroll County. Prior to dinner, Chuck Goldsborough graciously invited the registered guests to Garages, Cars, and Beverages No. 3. Registration will close on Friday, September 8th , MotorsportReg.com.

Please remember you need to register on MotorsportReg.com. If after you have registered, 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.

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!

Sim Racing: Console or PC?

By:DanZadra

So, you want to get into Sim Racing and how do you decide on where to start. Consoles (PlayStation or Xbox) are the best way to get in more of a plug and play sim racing than PC is. There are various console games out there that will normally meet your needs for entry level involvement without breaking the bank. Console games give you the more arrive and drive feel vs the full race car setup and having to make tons of adjustments. This isn’t saying that consoles don’t have games that allow you to make all the adjustments as if you’re making all the fine turning on a real car. They will give you the option of trying it out and seeing it you like it first before you go crazy and get a mega setup. You can compare it to going to autocrosses or going to track day events, both are fun but autocrosses normally are more available and closer to you than an actual track. Starting on a console potentially gives you the option to have carry over equipment if you feel you want to take that next step up to a PC to run your sim racing so you don’t have to buy all new equipment when you want to make that next step. Consoles give you the ability to keep costs low to try it out before you sink a large amount of money into a sim racing set up if you are not completely sure you’re going to enjoy it.

PC Sim Racing gives you the ability to experience more of a real simulator style of racing where the feel is more realistic. On PC setups, the sky is the limit on what you want to spend and what you want your simulator “rig” to do for you. Normally there is no “off the shelf” computer that you can buy to run sim racing, the Dell Alienware computer will get you close. You will either have to build or get a computer custom built for sim racing as it’s all dependent on what you’re trying to do with the PC sim racing rig. You can still have fun at the entry level of PC sim racing, but it also gives you the room to grow and upgrade easier. You can run multiple monitors or take it up to a VR set up if you choose. The PC Sim racing games out there give you the ability to race a car as if it’s a real race car with all the adjustments and fine tuning you can do to a real race car. Games on the PC give you the ability to have more on the fly adjustments with the steering wheel buttons just like the real car has. Also, if you’re looking for that particular series of racing there are more of those options on a PC than console games. One of the bigger advantages that PC games can have over console games is that the tracks are actually 3d scanned to build the computer-generated track so it’s more realistic. The biggest difference a pc gives you over a console is that you can add multiple monitors for a better view and the options you have with the equipment. With a PC racing setup the sky is the limit for what you are trying to do.

Only you can make the decision that is best for you. So get out there and get some hands on a simulator if you have the chance and see how much fun they really are. Photo shown is a maximized PC setup with pretty much every add-on known to man.

Member Profile: Peter Framson

Member Names & Join Date: Peter Framson, Winter 2023

By:JamesB.BeavanIII

Current Cars, Previous Cars: Some previous hilites: Porsches: ’99 996 Cab (6sp), ’99 996 Coupe (tip), ’84 928, ’07 Cayman; Woody Wagons: ’53 Ford Ranch Wagon, ’84 Chrysler T/C woody, ’91 Buick Road Master wagon; others: ’86 MB 560SL cab, ’08 Aston Martin Vantage cab, ’93 Jaguar XJS (rare 5sp!) cab, ’83 ZX (t-tops), ’04 T-Bird, ’49 Ford F-3 p/u, ’04 Jaguar XJR

Previous is a long, long list, here are a few samples: Toyota Supra, Mitsubishi GT 3000 Spyder, Jeep Grand Wagoneer, MGB, Lincoln Blackwood.

Have you served on any Regional or National committees: Not with this organization.

What encouraged you to join the Porsche Club of America: I now own 4 Porsches and thought it was time.

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’ve owned a lot of cars in my life; I have collected, tracked, played with and loved them all. I curate my own ideas of collections and have been waiting to curate a Porsche collection…for KEEPS! My Porsche collection logic: I have the 80’s (84 928), 90’s (2 996’s) and the 00’s (Cayman). I have a front engine 928, a midengine Cayman, rear engine(s) 996. I have a Tiptronic, an automatic, and 5sp and a 6sp. I have a cab, 2 S/R’s and one straight coupe. I wait until, make/model/ year all align with miles and condition and ultimately price. It took me 2+ years to get this exact four

car set. They will be with me for a long, long time…..

What are your favorite Regional &/or National events: Pebble Beach, Auction week in Phoenix/Scottsdale, SEMA

What is your favorite PCA memory: I’ve only one. I took my dog, Grace on the Annapolis Rally a few weeks back. Fun, fun, fun.

What advice about PCA or Chesapeake would you give to new members: engagement. Be involved, get active and share your experiences (and cars if you so choose). As a new member I am heeding my own advice!

If money was no object, what Porsche would you love to own and why: The first known Porsche to enter the USA. Likely a 356 of German ownership? I love history and the first of anything, much like a first addition book, is unique and cannot be replicated. There are no knockoffs in first time “events”.

Anything additional you would like to share about yourself (Family/Work/Etc): Two items: 1My wife, also a car lover, and I take out 2 of our Porsches at once and do swaps to compare them all. Hard driving, back road driving, fast driving….all to compare notes on the 4 Porsches and their respective personalities; and 2- I am the founding Partner of GO. GO is a branding and marketing entity created expressly to market all things automotive to those not typically engaged in the automotive space.

Chesapeake Region

By:JamesB.BeavanIII

Chesapeake Region

Social Breakfast: Eggcellence August 5th

Come out and join your fellow PCAers for a morning of fun in Annapolis. We’ll meet Saturday morning, August 5th 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 August 3rd .

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

WHEN and WHERE

When: August 5, 2023, Saturday Meeting time: 8:00am End of social: 9:30am

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

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. 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 August 3rd.

There is no fee for this event.

QUESTIONS

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

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CONTACT: ALLEN GUNZELMAN, Regional Past President 1971 410-812-

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For Sale by Members 991.1 Turbo S Cab

2015 Porsche 911 Turbo S Cabriolet

Rare Sapphire Blue Metallic

911 Turbo S cabriolet with Black interior. Bought 2.5 years ago from McLaren Orlando and have put 7,000 miles on it in that time, with 2 oil changes at Porsche of Bethesda including one in May 2023. 2nd owner and the car is in great condition with no accident history or track days on it. There are several nearby Porsche dealerships if you would like a PPI done prior to purchase. No Trades, downsizing my collection. $127,000 OBO

100% stock, 28,500 miles

VIN: WP0CD2A90FS178482

Contact my broker: James Beavan 301-535-7380 to schedule a visit.

For Sale by Members 986.1 Parts

2001 Porsche Boxster S parts for sale as shown in photo...car was sold to a gentlemen who drove it all the way home to California before laying it to eternal rest...

Includes wheels with tires, sway bars, test pipes, side scoop, oil filter, etc.

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Contact Dave Arnold @ 443-608-8555 or email kdarnold329@gmail.com

Located in Pasadena MD.

Concours Prep School: September 10th

Ice Cream Tour #3

By:RichEhrlich

About Bonkey’s

Bonkey’s is a small family-run business with several locations in Maryland, Delaware, and Pennsylvania. It offers a wide assortment of homemade flavors, as well as a large selection of toppings, so you can create your perfect ice cream treat. More information can be found here: https://www.bonkeys.com/.

Pre-Tour Lunch (Optional)

We will have an optional pre-tour lunch at Cinco De Mayo-Hampstead, 721 Hanover Pike, Hampstead, MD,

Ice Cream Tour #3 (cont’d)

21074. They are a family run restaurant that has grown so popular that they now have eight locations. Their food is reasonably priced and is yummy. More information on Cinco De Mayo can be found here; https:// www.cincodemayorest.com/.

Please be aware that the capacity limit for this lunch is smaller than that for the tour. There are also other nearby restaurants in the same shopping center, including C&R Pub and Genova's.

WHEN and WHERE

Assembly Point: The Upperco, MD, address will be sent to confirmed registrants by August 6th

When: August 6th, Sunday, at 1:00 PM

Driver’s Meeting: 1:15 PM

Departure: First cars off at 1:30 PM

Destination: Bonkey’s Ice Cream, 1502 Main Street, Whiteford, MD 21160

Distance: 60 miles

ETA: Approximately 90 minutes

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 July 6th and close at 1 PM on August 3rd .

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 new $2 booking fee for every registration (not for every person).

Route instructions and other documents will be sent to confirmed registrants via e-mail on either August 4th or August 5th. If you have not received the documents by 6 PM on August 5th, please email tour@pcachs.org

This event has capacity limits for cars and people.

When you register, please indicate whether you and your passenger(s) will attend the pre-tour lunch.

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

Chesapeake Region

Autocross Update

By:GregHartke;Photos:JimMcKee

The autocross season is rolling along with AX#4 completed on July 8th at Prince George’s Stadium in Bowie. I was keeping a watchful eye on the weather forecast early in the week before the race because it looked a bit ominous with PM thunderstorms forecast for Saturday. Fortunately, the forecast improved as the week wore on and my experienced weather eye was telling me were going to be just fine. The weather situation in the summer is always dicey because of the unstable summer atmosphere, though, so you never know just when storms might pop-up. I checked the forecast and future radar at 3:30 AM before I loaded my car to head off for PGS and it was looking like no precip at all, so I was optimistic for our race day.

Set up went smoothly (as usual) with John Cho, Phong Nguyen, Doug Slocum, and Jeff Dwyer helping out. (A great crew who did magnificently, but I still missed The Amazing Pinto Soin, who had a conflict and couldn’t attend this one.) After completing the course build, Co-chair Mark Hubley and I were quickly ready to do the tests runs to check the course for drivability and safety. The good news was that we didn’t need to do too much to the build, with only minor tweaks and a few additions made to aid navigation needed to have the course ready to go. With a quick build and only minor changes from the test runs, we were able to send the drivers out early to walk the course. That’s kind of been the pattern this year and it’s a good one – nothing better than being able to start early!

Mark’s course design for this one was deceptively simple. The cross-over came fairly early, which meant we could get a second car onto the course quickly. That’s great if you can do it, but the design doesn’t always work out that way. Why? Well, that’s complicated. The designer is tasked with coming up with a new design for every event. Every event You know how hard that is? These course designs don’t come from a book. They come straight out of the imagination of the course designer. Obviously, you don’t want to repeat designs (we never have) and there’s only so much you can do within the constraints of a facility like PGS, so that means you won’t always have a course design with an early cross

-over. Course design is hard. I’ve designed courses occasionally when it looked as if it were going to be necessary, but never used any of them because it turned out to not be needed. What I can tell you from that work is that it takes a lot longer than you think it might.

At the previous race, the cone spacing of the main slalom increased, which made for an easy slalom because the car speed could increase as the driver progressed through the slalom. At this race, Mark was diabolical and had the slalom cone spacing decreasing as you drove it. That’s actually not that hard to handle for the experienced AXer (especially since the slalom was driven uphill, which made it easier to properly modulate the speed through the slalom), but tough for the inexperienced, who would tend to go too fast and get behind. It turned out to be quite an interesting design element, well placed for this course design.

It was also interesting that there were a fair number of “off course” calls for the early runs in each Heat. These seemed to be taking place primarily down at the far end of the course around the cross-over. When Mark and I did the test runs, I immediately noticed that if you were tight around the skidpad throughout, it was very hard to pick out the following gates because you were looking at such a busy area. It was very difficult to process it with just a glance even when you were looking ahead properly. Mark emphasized this when he did his guided course walk, of course, but hearing it and executing it are two different things and I suspect a lot of drivers had trouble with this nonetheless.

It was a fun course. The little jog at the start meant that you had to pick your line properly, but if you did, you could be wide open on the throttle (at least on my 981 CS) right out of the gate and down to the braking point past the channel. Very fast! It was surprising how fast you could take that next corner, too, kicking the rear end out in oversteer as you got started on the skidpad. The skidpad itself presented an interesting challenge. I drove it very tight until just before the top, where I started to open the line up a bit. Because the exit was a surprisingly sharp corner (the skidpad was a circle flattened on one side), I used the throttle to drift the car out wider and really rolled on the power with the rear end wanting to step out with throttle oversteer, then full throttle (catch the rear!) as quickly as possible down to the hard corner to turn back up to the channel. I don’t know if that wide, fast exit line from the skidpad was best or not, but that’s how I drove it. My results were quite good, though, so maybe I shouldn’t worry too much.

There were three spots on this course where I fought understeer. The first was at the bottom left of the course map where you turn back up towards the channel. I was exiting the skidpad kicking the tail out as I rolled into full throttle, and that downhill section at full throttle made it easy to miss the braking point and carry too much speed into

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a corner that was actually sharper than depicted on the map. The second spot was at the end of the slalom at the sharp corner that turns to the right into the closing portion of the course on the right side of the map. The third spot was the jog into the stop box. All of these really made me wish I had torque vector steering or 4-wheel steering. Absent either of those, you just have to find a good way to rotate the car. I was happy with how I managed all of these except maybe that corner in the lower left, turning back up to the channel. Could have been better there.

The course had some really fast sections with subtle joining sections that required some thought to optimize. Plenty of opportunities to toss the car around and tax your tires, too, and the course was a pleasure to drive for both the experienced and inexperienced driver. As has been the norm lately, we had quite a few Taste of Autocross participants who had a blast taking hot laps with our corps of dedicated Instructors. Many thanks to our Instructors for agreeing to take out the ToA participants to show them what it’s like!

We were able to get started a little early, with first car off at 0918. The first run is always a little slow and, in this case, we had some minor timing problems to resolve, but we soon got in the groove with nice, quick runs. I was on the verge of declaring 7 runs for the day when Marilyn told me that the forecast had changed and there were thunderstorms (possibly severe) expected sometime in the 1:00 to 3:00 PM range. Arrgh! For that reason, I opted for 6 runs because I hoped everyone would then be able to get all their runs in dry conditions. The first heat completed at 1107 and we had the second Heat started at 1122 (which is a pretty quick turnaround). The second heat went pretty smoothly and we completed a great day of racing at 1305 with no rain.

Actually, by the time we were into the 2nd Heat, the forecast had changed yet again and thunderstorms were no longer expected. Oh, well. Nothing I could do at that point – we were already committed to 6 runs. That was OK, though. 6 runs is good and we finished a great day of racing with time in the afternoon for participants to take care of other things in their lives. Actually, it did rain for a while, but not until around 3:00 PM or so, only affecting us on the drive home after our usual après race lunch.

We had a full registration at 65 drivers and only one no-show, so 64 drivers in all for the day. The top 10 placing Porsches were:

1st overall, 1st in Class S5, 43.762 sec: Michael Tavenner, 2017 718 Cayman S

2nd overall, 2nd in Class S5, 44.505 sec: David Critcher, 2016 GT3

4th overall, 3rd in Class S5, 45.377 sec: Howard Leikin, 2021 718 GTS

6th overall, 1st in Class I, 45.702 sec: Damon Lowney, 2007 Cayman

7th overall, 4th in Class S5, 45.730 dec: Scott Borden, 2018 GT3 Touring

8th overall, 1st in Class S4, 45.984 sec: Dan Ruddick, 2015 Cayman GTS

10th overall, 2nd in Class S4, 46.262 sec: Mark Hubley, 2015 Cayman GTS

11th overall, 5th in Class S5, 46.406 sec: Ken Wojcik, 2011 Turbo

13th overall, 3rd in Class S4, 46.901 sec: Greg Hartke, 2014 Cayman S

14th overall, 2nd in Class I, 46.961 sec: John Cho, 2002 996 C4S

In addition, Michael Press was 1st in Class S3, Darrell Pope was 1st in Class P1, Phong Nguyen was 1st in Class P3, and Doug Slocum was 1st in Class P5.

AX#4 was another highly successful event with lots of smiling people who seemed to have a really fun time. We also dodged a bullet yet again with the weather. So far, the only serious rain we’ve had all year was (rather unfortunately) at the AX School in April, wiping out the 2nd heat with severe thunderstorms. I’ve been saying it’s my sacrifices to the weather gods that have made the difference (I guess I better keep that up!), because Potomac has had a far different experience with the weather at their autocrosses.

Speaking of Potomac, a number of us from CHS were racing with POT this past weekend (Saturday 7/29) at the Porsche Fest Autocross at Summit Point. It was a hot, but breezy day and at the beginning of the second heat, their timing went out. We’re not talking about a minor glitch that was quickly fixed, it went out and stayed out. POT has an RF link between their start and stop sensors and the timing console in the trailer (we use CAT 5 cable) and apparently they lost the RF link to one of them and couldn’t get it back. They think a battery went out in the hot conditions, but I don’t believe that for one minute. We use the same batteries in our sensors (we both use Race America equipment) and we have no trouble running them for an entire event. (Yes, I have a spare, but I don’t know if POT does.)

I was instructing in the 2nd heat and sat there with my student in the grid for quite a while in the hot sun while they worked on the problem. Whatever the cause, timing never came back and they had to organize manual timing with phones being used as stop watches. Do you think that was hectic for those working timing in the trailer? Betcha dupa it was! I was some kind of glad that I had worked timing in the 1st heat, thereby missing all the fun. ;) As expected, POT

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did a great job recovering under difficult circumstances. As always, you have to find a way because the show must go on.

I had an interesting time instructing at this one because my student had a 2021 Turbo Cabriolet. 575 bhp, AWD, and 4-wheel steering. That car was a monster! Phew! Unbelievable acceleration, amazing cornering ability, and astonishing brakes. Certainly opened my eyes to other possibilities for AX, that’s for sure.

Anyway, AX#5 is coming up shortly and it’s amazing (and a little sad) to think that we’re on the downhill side of the season. Sad because we all go into withdrawal when the racing season is over. Still plenty of racing to go, of course, but the end of the season is coming nigh.

BTW, I learned something important (though, thankfully, not firsthand) at this last AX. When you use the port-apot, be sure to secure your phone. ‘Nough said about that. ;)

Even if you’re not racing, stop by and say hello at AX#5 or at any of the remaining races. AXers tend to be gregarious and will happily answer your questions. As I’ve said before, you can even do Taste of Autocross to see what it’s like and maybe get a little taste of adrenaline. ;)

Looking forward to seeing everyone again soon at the races!

Greg Hartke CHS AX Chair

Crab Feast & Car Show: Aug 26th

August 26 @ 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Join us for the Region’s Traditional Crab Feast at Kemptown Park on August 26th

For the 17th consecutive year, the Chesapeake Region Crab Feast will be held at Kemptown Park in Monrovia, MD on Saturday, August 26th- rain or shine! Bring your appetite and your Porsche for a wonderful, relaxing outing with friends and family.

There will be tons of crab, shrimp, burgers, dogs and drinks 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 17th 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.

One of the fun traditions of the Crab Feast is our non-competitive car show where cleanliness and condition have never mattered for cars to receive the attention of the judges. It’s all tongue and cheek- the awards are always fun and unpredictable and will be based on your Porsche’s unique curb appeal.

This year’s event is once again scheduled on 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 opens August 1st and closes on August 22th. Registration is $40 for adults, $20 for teens, and as always, the Crab Feast is free for children 12 and under. Please be sure to specify what salad, dessert, or side dish you will bring to the event. Dust off your Crabby Name Badge from prior events or let us know if you need a new one! Look for an eblast with the registration link, reminders, and details. For crabby questions ☺, email Ellen at ebeck944@comcast.net See everyone at Kemptown Park on Saturday, 26 August!

Sinai Charity Event Day

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On July 9th, Chesapeake PCA held our multi-event Toy Drive to the Herman and Walter Samuelson Children’s Hospital at Sinai. In conjunction with the drive, Chesapeake raised over $11K in our fundraiser.

The day began with 29 Porsches meeting up at Porsche Hunt Valley, our sponsor for the event. As each car arrived, they got checked in and each car was given a Concours dashboard info sheet and ballot, and each person was given a commemorative koozie. Additionally, anyone who gave $500 or more to the fundraiser was given a PCA Silipint silicone cup and a very nice Lifebridge Health first-aid kit for their generosity. Once we all had gathered, there was a Drivers’ Meeting. Steve Postol, PHV’s general manager, said a few words and expressed his appreciation for being part of such a worthwhile event. At that point we all got in our cars and drove caravan style to Sinai Hospital.

When we arrived at Sinai, we were greeted by the Clinical Engagement staff and directed to a reserved parking area under the Children’s Hospital overhang. We were also joined by a few additional Porsches that had gone directly to Sinai, raising the total to 32 Porsches. Once there, we all dropped off our toys and milled around as children (patients), along with their families, walked around and admired the cars. Many of them even got to sit inside some of the cars and wave. Their joy and smiles were just unbelievable and will certainly not be forgotten by those in attendance! This really brought home to everyone on why we were there.

After everyone was done admiring the cars, we began the ceremony. I started by introducing Geannine Darby, director of Major Gifts and Clinician Engagement, and thanked her for all her work in setting up the Toy Drive. Geannine was truly great to work with and coordinated everything at Sinai, including advertising, parking, a support team, the keynote speaker, the fundraiser web site, and the donation gifts. She expressed her thanks on behalf of Sinai for all the wonderful toys we brought and the generous donations. She then introduced the keynote speaker, Dr. Yoram Unguru, a pediatric hematologist/oncologist at the hospital. Additionally, he directs a clinical-ethics

curriculum for the pediatric house staff at the Children’s Hospital and is the chairman of the Ethics Committee at Sinai Hospital. Dr. Unguru expressed his gratitude and explained how important these toys and gaming systems are, as they really help the children feel more comfortable while they are being treated.

I then presented the Sinai team with an oversized “check” for $11,010. The money will be used to buy the gaming systems and games. Obviously this was really for the photo op since the Children’s Hospital had already received the donations directly. A big THANK YOU to the 77 do-

the fundraiser. Both Sinai and I truly appreciate your support for this worthy cause.

There was even local media coverage at the hospital filming the kids and interviewing various hospital personnel. Both stations even interviewed me, but unfortunately I did not make it on TV.

-TV 11 WMAR 2

After the ceremony and more pictures, it was then time for our Tour & Rally chairs to take over and lead the group on some great Baltimore County back roads to our final destination at Oregon Ridge Park. Aniano conducted the Drivers’ Meeting and then we broke into 3 groups. I led the first group with 10 cars. Aniano led the 2nd group with 7 cars, and Mark Miller led the 3rd group with 9 cars. We actually left about half an hour before our scheduled time in order to beat the rain forecast. The driving tour lasted about 55 minutes.

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Upon arriving at Oregon Ridge Park, we found plenty of parking, so we were all able to park together in the back of the lot. Everyone put their Concours info sheet on their dashboards and then we walked up to our reserved pavilion. Even though we arrived early, we didn’t have to wait long before Mission BBQ started serving their delicious lunch. After lunch, everyone voted for their favorite cars and Dan tallied the votes. He awarded plaques to the following winners:

Best in Show – Jessie Sanchez, 2019 911 Targa 4S

People's Choice – Mark Miller, 2009 Cayman

Exceptional Color – Andy Powell, 2023 Panamera

Longest Time Owned –Gary Martinez (2003 911 Carrera 4S he bought new in 2003)

Newest Member – Rob Carter (joined in April 2023), 2020 Macan

After all the plaques were awarded, everyone started heading for their cars just as it started pouring outside. To me that really signified that this great day was over.

By:PedroBonilla,

As a Porsche enthusiast and proud original owner of a 1998 Boxster 986, I can confidently say that my journey with this remarkable machine has been nothing short of extraordinary. Over the past 25 years, my dedication and commitment to maintaining and cherishing my beloved Boxster have allowed me to witness its enduring charm, exhilarating performance, and unwavering reliability.

Today, I invite you to join me as I delve into the reasons behind my decision to keep this timeless sports car on the road for over a quarter century and 300,000 (s)miles and counting.

The Bond Begins:

It all started with a leap of faith when I first ordered it, sight unseen in February 1997. The full one-year wait allowed me to get involved in the newly formed Internet Forums, in particular: Porsche Pete's Boxster Board (ppbb.com) where I learned as much as I could on the new platform which was the first water-cooled production model Porsche offered.

From the moment I laid eyes on its sleek lines and heard the symphony in flat-6 of its engine, I knew I had found a lifelong companion. The thrill of the open road in a convertible, the incredible handling, the legendary brakes, and the feeling of being one with the machine formed an unbreakable bond between us.

Quality Engineering:

Porsche's commitment to quality engineering and attention to detail is truly remarkable. From the robust build quality to the precision of every component, the Porsche Boxster embodies the spirit of German automotive excellence. The combination of an efficient mid-engine layout, superb handling dynamics, balanced weight distribution in a lightweight chassis creates an unparalleled driving experience that withstands the test of time.

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Regular Maintenance:

To ensure the longevity and reliability of any vehicle, regular maintenance is crucial. The Porsche Boxster is no exception. Adhering to the manufacturer's recommended maintenance schedule, I have diligently serviced my car with meticulous care, and never compromising on the quality of parts and keeping a detailed journal of all the work I've performed. This unwavering commitment has played a pivotal role in preserving the Boxster's performance and extending its lifespan.

To give you an idea, in the 25 years of ownership I have:

• Changed the oil/filter 62 times using over 200 gallons of Mobil1 (Early on I installed a 3 qt. Accusump).

• Replaced the sparkplugs 8 times (that's 48 of them)

• Replaced the coil packs once (6 of them)

• Replaced the MAF four times

• Replaced 20 front tires and 38 rears (not counting multiple sets of track tires)

• Replaced the suspension twice with Bilstein PSS9's

• Replaced the water pump three times.

• Replaced the Front Engine Mount 7 times

• Flushed the transmission 3 times

• Flushed the coolant three times

• Replaced 10 sets of front brake rotors

and 6 rears

• Replaced 18 sets of front brake pads and 10 rears (not counting racing pads for the track)

• Bled the brakes 83 times (a lot of track miles)

• Replaced all of the ball-joints in the front-end (once)

• Rebuilt the CVJ's 3 times

• Installed the DOF Kit at 100K miles (solved the IMS issue)

• Replaced the 5-speed transmission (it wore out at 190K)

• Replaced the engine (under warranty at 20K miles)

• A myriad of other services (proactive and reactive)

According to my records, I have spent about the same as what the car cost in parts and service items over the last 25 years.

Upgrades and Enhancements:

Over the years, I have embarked on a journey of continuous and never-ending improvement and personalization. Upgrades such as performance enhancements, suspension and brakes modifications, as well as aesthetic interior and exterior refinements have not only enhanced the driving experience but also allowed me to create a unique expression of my personality within the car. This ability to adapt and evolve with my Boxster has deepened our connection and made every (s)mile a celebration.

This little Porsche has been the test-bed for most of the parts that I've developed for my business. It's where I get to test them and make sure that they work as advertised.

I owe my current business (PedrosGarage.com) to this car!

Genuine Passion:

Owning a Porsche Boxster is more than just owning a car; it's a lifestyle fueled by passion. This passion is the driving force behind my dedication to keeping my beloved Boxster on the road.

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Whether it's meticulously maintaining and upgrading, engaging in spirited drives through my favorite back roads, or participating in Porsche Club events, the experience is enriched by the shared enthusiasm of fellow Porsche enthusiasts.

Was it worth it?:

Emotionally it has certainly been worth it. I always joke that I've never needed to see a therapist because my Boxster is my therapy and I take it regularly.

Economically, lets see. As I said before, I have spent approximately the same in parts and materials over the lifespan of the car as it cost me originally, totaling $100,000. $52,000 original cost plus approximately $48,000 in parts and service items.

So, if we look at it by time, $100,00/25 years = $4,000/year. That's $333.33/month.

If we look at it by miles driven, $100,000/300,000 miles = $0.33/mile and that's half of what the IRS accepts as a standard mileage rate for transportation!

Conclusion:

The love story between me and my Porsche Boxster has spanned a quarter of a century and over 300,000 miles. The unwavering reliability, exhilarating performance, and timeless design have made this journey an unforgettable one. By adhering to regular maintenance, embracing the passion that comes with owning a Porsche, and personalizing the driving experience, I think that I have unlocked the true potential of this remarkable sports car.

As I reflect on the countless memories, adventures, and milestones we have shared, I am grateful for the decision to keep my beloved Boxster as a faithful companion. It serves as a testament to the enduring quality of Porsche engineering and the profound joy that can be found in the pursuit of automotive passion.

So, if you find yourself wondering whether to embark on a similar journey of longevity and love with your beloved P-car, I can assure you that it's a decision you won't regret. The road may be long, but the rewards are endless, and the memories are truly priceless.

By the time this article gets published the odometer will be reading over 310K (s)miles.

For more information on the Boxster and more, please visit my website: www PedrosGarage.com.

Happy Porsche’ing,, Pedro

By:DavidK.Whitlock

If we’re taking the market's temperature, June would appear hot as we achieved 2023 highs in our dollar volume and unit volume, thanks to $20m in sales and nine new auction records at Broad Arrow Auction’s 75th Anniversary Porsche sale held in Atlanta mid-month. But take out this once-every-five-year auction event, and the market looks as cool as it did in May, with a 70% sell-through rate and just over $30m in sales.

Highlights from the 75th Anniversary sale were plenty, but one real standout was the sale of a 1999 996 Coupe for $1.2m. This car wasn’t just any 996 for that kind of money, but the 996 Classic Club Coupe project dreamed up by the Porsche Club of America and Porsche’s Sonderwunsch department. Built to showcase what Porsche’s “Special Wishes” program is capable of, the Classic Club Coupe features a GT3 engine and drivetrain, a custom interior, and an exterior designed with nods to the 911 Carrera 2.7 RS and Carrera GT. And the buyer of this world record 996? None other than Jerry Seinfeld.

We also saw this auction buck the trend of historic Porsche race cars failing to sell this year, with a 1964 904 Carrera GTS selling for $2,535,000 and a 1984 962 in Coke-Cola livery with both 24 Hours of Daytona and 12 Hours of Sebring history selling for $1,270,000. One notable no-sale, however, was a 1967 910 that failed to sell at a final bid of $2,300,000. $200,000 short of the recent 910 sale on Bring a Trailer.

The Carrera GT market continued to soften as two examples crossed the block this month. The first, a 2005 example with 16,765 miles, sold for just over $1m at $1,028,000, about $200k shy of where comps with similar mileage were not too long ago. And the second, a 2004 example finished in Speedster Blue by Porsche Classic partner Porsche North Houston sold for $1,462,500. An impressive number, but considering rare colors were all $2m cars this time last year, reasonably light.

Also showing signs of softening for the second month in a row is the 992 GT3 market. Save for the one example that sold at the Broad Arrow sale for $300,000, all others continued to slide with an average selling price of $255,000 and a market low of $177,250. We also saw the first 2023 992 GT3 RS come up for auction, failing to sell at a high bid of $415,000. GT4 RS’ also continued its downward trend, with one example failing to sell at a high bid of $230,000 and the other finding a home at $245,000.

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On the classic side of the market, 356s showed mixed results with a 64% sell-through rate compared to last month's 88%, but those that did sell kept the momentum going price-wise as they continued to trend up. Notable 356 auctions this month include a 1964 356 SC Cabriolet that sold for $215,600 and a 1958 356A Sunroof Coupe built by Rod Emory that failed to sell at an eye-watering $699,356.

The modern classics, especially the 993 market, were the biggest mover in June, with a 993 Turbo S selling for an above-average price of $560,000 and your standard 993 coupes averaging $100,000. We also saw a new five-year record for 993 Turbos, with a 645-mile example selling for $486,000 on Bring a Trailer.

With no headlining auctions on the calendar for July, it will be interesting to see if the market stays consistent at its ~70% sell-through rate and $30m in sales before we head into the summer heat of August with Pebble Beach where all major auction houses will be bringing out the big guns. We’ll see our first 911 reimagined by Singer we’ve seen in a while, crossing the block at RM Sothebys and a 1966 906 at Bonhams.

David K. Whitlock is a writer for The Stuttgart Market Letter, a daily market update for Porschephiles, by Porschephiles, delivered free to your inbox. To sign up, go to: www.stuttgartmarketletter.com

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!

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!

Personal/Classified Items Free to PCA members

Full page ad—$600

Half page ad $450

Quarter page ad $250

Business card $200

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Social Dinner: The Turn House: August 15th

Please mark your calendars for Tuesday night, August 15th, at 6:30pm at The Turn House located in Columbia, Howard County. The Turn House was the venue for our After Holiday Party this past January. The Turn House is a premier fine dining restaurant offering contemporary American cuisine with a touch of French flair. Check out their menu here. We will have a private dining room for our event and a cash bar in the room.

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

Seating is limited to 40 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: August 15, 2023, Tuesday

Meeting time: 6:30pm

Meeting point: The Turn House, 11130 Willow Bottom Drive, Columbia (410) 740-2096

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 Thursday, August 10th .

There is no fee for this event.

QUESTIONS

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

Chesapeake Region

Turn House (cont’d)

Sinai Hospital to Oregon Ridge Tour

By:AnianoArao

PCA Chesapeake’s 2023 Tour & Rally Event No. 7 – July 9

By Aniano Arao

Ron Farb, PCA Chesapeake’s president, organized a Toy Drive and Fundraising Campaign for the Children’s Hospital at Sinai in Baltimore. This event was held on July 9. It followed a similar effort spearheaded last year by Ron for the Children’s Hospital at Johns Hopkins, also in Baltimore.

More than 50 attendees in 29 Porsches began the day at Porsche Hunt Valley (PHV), the main sponsor of this event. After a short meeting, everybody drove to Sinai Hospital, where the toys they had brought were collected. Some PCA Chesapeake members went directly to Sinai in three more Porsches, raising the total to 32. In the group photo above, we see all the toys in front of James Beavan III’s Boxster.

To support the charity effort and the subsequent lunch, the Tour & Rally Committee arranged a 55-minute

Chesapeake Region

Oregon Ridge Tour (cont’d)

By:AnianoArao

driving tour from Sinai to the picnic venue, Oregon Ridge Park in Cockeysville. Forty-eight people in 26 Porsches took part. A few more Chesapeake members went directly to Oregon Ridge. For more details, read Ron’s article about this charity endeavor, elsewhere in this issue of Patter.

From left, PCA Chesapeake President Ron Farb presented a check for $11,010 to Dr. Yoram Unguru, Geannine Darby and Tara Driscoll of Sinai Hospital.

Oregon Ridge Tour (cont’d)

Two of the patients of Sinai’s Children’s Hospital had a ball sitting in James’s Boxster.

Oregon Ridge Tour (cont’d)

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Oregon Ridge Tour (cont’d)

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Oregon Ridge Tour (cont’d)

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Oregon Ridge Tour (cont’d)

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Chesapeake Region

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.

Social Dinner: Fratelli’s: Sept 12th

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

We’re starting our September Social Dinner with “Porsche Fluid Dynamics” at Ralph’s Porsche near our final destination at Fratelli’s Italian & Seafood restaurant in Carroll County. Ralph will give a very brief overview of his shop and refreshments will be served. At Fratelli’s you’ll enjoy casual dining with authentic Italian fare. Please mark your calendars for Tuesday night, August 12th at 5:30pm to meet at Ralph’s Auto Service and 6:30pm for dinner at Fratelli’s. You can view the dinner menu here.

All participants must register for the dinner on www.MotorsportReg.com by September 8th .

Seating is limited to 40 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: September 12, 2023, Tuesday

Meeting time: 5:30pm – Ralph’s Auto Service, 6:30pm – dinner, Fratelli’s End of social: 9:00pm

Meeting Points:

Pre-dinner – Ralph’s Auto Service, 1900 B, Hanover Pike, Hampstead, 410-526-2500

Dinner – Fratelli’s Italian & Seafood, 2315 Hanover Pike A, Hampstead, 410-374-0909

Cost: “Porsche Fluid Dynamics” is hosted by PCA member, Chuck Goldsborough, owner of Ralph’s Auto Service. 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 is open now and will close at midnight on Thursday, September 8th

There is no fee for this event.

If you and your passengers are attending "Porsche Fluid Dynamics" at Ralph's Auto Service, you will need to sign the Speedwaiver here - https://pcachesapeake.speedwaiver.com/wpxrh

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

Allegheny Mountain Tour: August 12th

By:RichEhrlich

PCA Chesapeake Tour & Rally Event No. 10 – August 12th

Join us on Saturday, August 12th, as PCA Chesapeake conducts its 10th tour of the season with a return to the Allegheny Mountains. The tour begins in Middletown, MD, and quickly makes its way north to the MD/PA border. We skirt the border a bit before arriving at the Hancock Antique Mall for a rest stop. After the break, we will be on back roads with great scenery as we travel north through the Alleghany Mountains and then south down the amazing PA-26. Our final destination will be at Jimmy Joy’s Log Cabin Inn for an optional lunch. This is a new tour developed by our guest tour master and president, Ron Farb.

WHEN and WHERE

• When: Saturday Aug 12th

• Assembly Point: Middletown, MD 21769

• Assembly Time: 8:00 AM

• Driver’s Meeting: 8:15 AM

• Departure: First cars off at 8:30 AM

• Rest stop: Hancock Antique Mall, 266 N Pennsylvania Ave, Hancock, MD 21750

• Destination: Jimmy Joy’s Log Cabin Inn, 7536 Millstone Rd, Hancock, MD 21750Distance: 63 + 65 miles

• Lunch (optional): Jimmy Joy’s Log Cabin Inn, Hancock MD

REGISTRATION

• Registration will open on July 9th at 9:00 PM and close on Aug 8th at noon

• This event has capacity limits for cars and lunch so register early.

• 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 new $2 booking fee for every registration (not for every person). Route instructions and other documents will be sent to confirmed registrants via e-mail on either Aug

Chesapeake Region Allegheny Mountain Tour (con’t)

10 or 11. If you have not received the documents by 6 PM on Aug 11, please email tour@pcachs.org

OPTIONAL LUNCH DETAILS

Lunch costs $30 per person payable on MotorsportReg.com. It includes a main item, the listed sides, your non-alcoholic beverage, taxes and gratuity. This is separate from the registration fee for the tour. Both are non-refundable after the registration period closes. Your lunch options are:

1. Brisket Sandwich- Chef Chris's signature smoked in-house brisket, piled high on a fresh telera roll. Served with fries and coleslaw.

2. Crab Cake Sandwich- Jimmy Joy’s very own special recipe served with kettle cooked chips and coleslaw.

3. Pasta Primavera- Angel hair pasta with a cream sauce, mushrooms, and other vegetables. Served with a side salad.

4. Haddock Dinner- A lunch portion of the perfectly breaded haddock. Served with fries and coleslaw.

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.

QUESTIONS

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

The Obituary of Dr. Frederick Anthony Simeone (June

8, 1936 – June 11, 2022)

Dr. Frederick Anthony Simeone (86) of Philadelphia passed away peacefully while surrounded by family on Saturday evening at Pennsylvania Hospital, a place he considered a second home.

Frederick grew up in the Kensington & Allegheny neighborhood of Philadelphia and attended Thomas Edison High School. He received a college scholarship to Temple University and continued there for medical school before completing residencies at the Mayo Clinic and University of Pennsylvania. He performed research and neurosurgery as full-time faculty at Harvard University Medical school, later becoming Chairman of Neurosurgery at Pennsylvania Hospital for over 25 years. As Chief of Neurosurgery at Jefferson Medical College, Dr. Simeone convinced the Wills Eye Institute in cooperation with Thomas Jefferson University to provide space for specialized neurosurgical procedures such as stereotaxis, interventional radiology, and complex spine surgery. He performed original research on cerebral vasospasm and published widely on a broad array of neurosurgical topics, including the seminal textbook on spinal surgery, The Spine, coauthored with Dr. Richard Rothman.

After intense days of performing and preparing for surgery, Fred relaxed with automotive research. He methodically investigated and procured vehicles he considered works of art, growing the four cars inherited from his father to a collection of over 75 rare antiques. Fred established the Simeone Foundation Automotive Museum in 2008, donating his collection of racing sports cars and automobile literature for posterity and public display. His museum was recognized as the best in the world by the Classic Car Trust (2019), International Car Museum of the Year by the Octane Awards (2017), and Car Museum of the Year by the International Historic Motoring Awards (2011). His Shelby Cobra Daytona Coupe was the first car to be placed on the National Historic Vehicle Register (2014) and his book on automobile preservation was named publication of the year by the International Historic Motoring Awards (2013). The quality of the collection is attributed to his preservation philosophy (restore not rebuild), focus on vehicles with racing histories, and the collection’s uniting theme, “The Spirit of Competition”. Owing to his interest in genetics, this theme reflects his fascination with the evolution of vehicle design to win competitions during the first decades of the automobile.

Dr. Simeone was a Major in the U.S. Army and was knighted (Cavaliere) by the president of the republic of Italy.

In addition to his many achievements, he was a kind-hearted, warm, and relatable person with a fantastic sense of humor, who would do anything to help a friend in need. Importantly, Fred was the best father in the world. Despite his busy schedule and intense responsibilities, he managed to always make his daughter feel loved and that she was his number-one priority. He taught his daughter how to be an ethical person, the importance of finding a career with passion, the necessity of giving back, and the joy of optimistic hard work. He listened on the phone for hours when she needed to talk and helped guide her through every challenge until she learned to guide herself.

Frederick is survived by his daughter (Christina Simeone, PhD), son-in-law (Jonathan Burton), and granddaughter (Alessandra Burton).

A public memorial for Dr. Simeone was held on Thursday, June 16 at the Simeone Foundation Automotive Museum

6825 Norwitch Drive, Philadelphia, PA 19153

Social Breakfast: Eggcellence September 2nd

Come out and join your fellow PCAers for a morning of fun in Annapolis. We’ll meet Saturday morning, September 2nd 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 August 31st .

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

WHEN and WHERE

When: September 2, 2023, Saturday Meeting time: 8:00am

End of social: 9:30am

Meeting point: Eggcellence Brunchery restaurant, Gateway Shopping Plaza, 2625 Housley Road, Annapolis

410-573-9503

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 August 31st

There is no fee for this event.

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