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FE ATURES 12 Exploring the Murphy Auto Museum and King Gillette Ranch By Steve Geldman 14 A Drive on the Wild Side: The Kern River Valley By Nicolas Liakas 18 Evolution of the Air-cooled 911 By Randall Fishwick 22 Le Mans: A Golden Birthday for a Golden Film By Matt Stone COVER
Arriving at King Gillette Ranch Photo by Gary Krueger
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SBR Board and Appointees SBR Events Calendar and Breakfast Maps President’s Column From the Editor’s Desk Cars & Coffee Membership Report PCA Zone 8 Officers Down The Road PCA Regional AX and DE Advertiser Directory Classifieds The Last Word
FUTURE DRIVING EVENTS
Gimmick Rally Porsche Poker Run New Member Recognition Day Ocean Palms to Mountain Pines The Majesty of America’s Southwest
26 Don’t Risk That Ticket By David Stone
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PHOTOS THIS PAGE #18 Randall Fishwick #14 Bill Hallier #22 Matt Stone #12 Dennis Power
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SANTA BARBARA REGION BOARD OF DIRECTORS President ROD HERSBERGER rodhersberger@gmail.com (805) 698-1659 Vice President and Activities Chair STEVE DOLL sdollres@outlook.com (805) 701-5511
Treasurer HOWARD RUBENSTEIN hrrca1@gmail.com (818) 340-3366
Secretary TOM SUTPHEN twsutphen@gmail.com (805) 680-4930
Editor DENNIS POWER editor.derauspuff@gmail.com (805) 963-2900
Membership SUE KINSLING Sue_Kin@hotmail.com (805) 386-8112
Goodie Store JOHN BARRISON JohnBarrison@gmail.com (805) 797-4191 cell (805) 684-3465 voicemail Past President REM LAAN remmert.laan@gmail.com (317) 294-4884
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PCA SANTA BARBARA REGION’S AWARD-WINNING BIMONTHLY MAGAZINE
Advertising BOB CLARKE bobshighwaygarage@gmail.com
Editor DENNIS POWER editor.derauspuff@gmail.com
Archives JAMES OLDHAM OldhamJames@msn.com
Advertising Director BOB CLARKE bobshighwaygarage@gmail.com
Concours TARA BRUNDRETT tarabrundrett@gmail.com ROBERT & LISA WATT robert@wattrealestategroup.com
Contributors RANDALL FISHWICK STEVE GELDMAN BILL HALLIER ROD HERSBERGER SUE KINSLING GARY KRUEGER NICOLAS LIAKAS DOREEN PANKOW DAVID STONE MATT STONE ROBERT WATT
Dealer Relations DAVID STONE drs993@verizon.net Distribution CHET & JOAN YABITSU yabitsu@charter.net Insurance RANDY KINSLING randkin1@gmail.com Motorsports GLENN CRAWFORD 1gunk@sbcglobal.net
Printing MICHAEL DUNWELL SIR SPEEDY PRINTING 1161 Calle Suerte, Suite E Camarillo, CA 93012 (805) 484-7999
Public Relations DICK LANGE LRLange@pacbell.net Safety JOE NIEDERST JoesAlfa@pacbell.net Social Media ROBERT WATT robert@wattrealestategroup.com Webmaster RANDY FISHWICK OurBoxster@outlook.com
On The Web Website www.pcasb.org Facebook www.facebook.com/PCASBR Flickr www.flickr.com/photos/pcasbr Der Auspuff Online www.issuu.com/pcasbr
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Please support our advertisers: We welcome commercial ads in Der Auspuff. They help support our club, and we encourage you to make your first call to those who help us enjoy our great hobby. Let them know you saw their ad in Der Auspuff. We also encourage you to promote your own business by becoming an advertiser yourself. For information, please contact: Bob Clarke. (805) 200-6596 or bobshighwaygarage@gmail.com Der Auspuff, which translates as “the exhaust,” is the official publication of the Santa Barbara Region, Porsche Club of America. Chartered regions of PCA are granted permission to reprint any material herein provided full credit is given to the author and Der Auspuff (with the exception of copyrighted material). Any statement appearing in Der Auspuff is that of the author, and does not constitute an opinion of the Porsche Club of America, the Santa Barbara Region, its Board or Appointees, the Der Auspuff Editors, or its Staff. The Editorial Staff reserves the right to edit all material submitted for publication. Deadline for submittal of material to be considered for Der Auspuff is the first of the month preceding the month of publication.
Upcoming Events C AR S & CO FFE E Masks and social distancing are still necessary. Location maps below. Camarillo Saturdays, May 1, June 5, and July 3, 8:00 to 9:30 a.m. Camarillo Outlets Mall, at the parking lot in front of Panera Bread Santa Barbara Saturdays, May 8, June 12, and July10, 8:00 to 9:30 a.m. Leadbetter Beach, at the parking lot near Shoreline Beach Cafe.
CLUB DR IVES AN D SOCIAL E VE NTS Gimmick Rally — Saturday, May 15. See page 8 Porsche Poker Run — Saturday, June 19. See page 9 New Member Recognition Event — Saturday, July 17. See page 27 Ocean Palms to Mountain Pines — Saturday, August 21. See page 28 The Majesty of America’s Southwest — Sept. 14-20. See page 29
Cars & Coffee Locations Camarillo First Saturday of the Month 8:00 to 9:30 a.m. Parking at Camarillo Outlets near Panera Bread, 740 Ventura Blvd., Camarillo
Santa Barbara Second Saturday of the Month 8:00 to 9:30 a.m. Parking at Leadbetter Beach near Shoreline Beach Cafe, 801 Shoreline Dr., Santa Barbara
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THE PRESIDENT’S COLUMN ROD HERSBERGER IT’S BEEN ABOUT SIX MONTHS SINCE THE PANDEMIC WAS DECLARED. I hope everyone has gotten vaccinated and returning to somewhat normal activities. After getting our jabs, my wife and I finally felt comfortable flying to our second home in Virginia Beach and seeing grandchildren in Northern Virginia. If travel is one of your passions, I hope some favorite destinations are reopening safely for you to visit. The club resumed events in February and there has been a good turnout at our twice-monthly Cars & Coffee. If you are new, or have not been active for a while, C&Cs are a friendly and relaxed way to connect with fellow Porsche enthusiasts. April was one of the Club’s “alternate vehicle” months at C&C and there was a nice turnout of nonPorsche cars. We had a successful drive in February to the Murphy Auto Museum in Oxnard and King Gillette Ranch in the Santa Monica Mountains. In March, we ventured to the Central Valley and into the Kern River Valley. (See stories about both trips elsewhere in this issue.) In March, I emailed everyone our list of events for the remainder of 2021. Make frequent
visits to pcasb.org to know when to register. Most events have limits, so sign up early. The club will continue to follow State and PCA guidelines for staying healthy. After our March C&C in Camarillo, our friend Bob Clarke graciously showed four of us his Highway Garage in Ventura that was featured in the March/April issue of Der Auspuff. Bob has some very interesting memorabilia from bygone eras of motoring, as well as a Targa restoration project underway. I am told Porsche is still making sports cars, although you would wonder when dealer inventories are largely sedans and SUVs. Basically, customers have to order all 911s, but there may be some inventory of 718s. Apparently, 911s are selling very well and dealer allocations remain scarce. The Board and I wish to thank you for your continuing commitment to the club during the pandemic. Although there is light ahead, the end of the threat may be some months off. Stay safe and enjoy spirited driving in your Porsche.
Board of Directors Meetings SBR’s Board of Directors meets on the second Wednesday of every odd-numbered month at 6:30 p.m. At this time the meetings are held online via Zoom. Member attendance and participation are encouraged.
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Board meeting minutes are posted on the SBR website: www.pcasb.org/#club_news
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FROM THE EDITOR’S DESK DENNIS POWER forward with accounts of hobbies, personal travel, and their own adventures, all of which were related in some way to the sorts of activities that most of us enjoy. I dare not start listing individual names or I will miss some who should be acknowledged: not a good way to show gratitude. Instead, I remind you that on page 3 of each issue of the magazine you’ll find a list of contributors. Some provide written material or photos (or both) and others guidance and information, and another loyal handful I could always count on for proofreading. To learn of specifics, credit is always given for each of our articles and photos where they occur. As I look forward to more club activities to showcase, I also look back on what we’ve produced. For this I’m very grateful for the dedication and remarkable talents and skills that I could draw on. I believe I can say that the team has the heartfelt thanks of all in the club who benefit from our work together: loyalty in action.
Keep up with the latest Porsche news PCA.org has a dedicated news blog to share new-Porsche debuts and general Porsche news, feature stories, DIY tips, videos, and much more. Bookmark the PCA News blog for easy reading. READ MORE: www.pca.org/news
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TEAMWORK IS LOYALTY IN ACTION. We have all seen this in various ways during the pandemic. Now, as the worst of the shutdowns, lock-ins, closed stores and cafes, and cancelled events is abating, the contributions offered me in producing our magazine deserve to be acknowledged. Der Auspuff has always helped SBR members stay engaged with our club and feel connected to one another. To this we owe the teamwork from which I’ve benefitted, as have our readers. Putting together Der Auspuff every two months takes a diversity of writers with stories to tell, photographers with notable visual records to share, coaches to provide ideas and sound advice where improvements are needed, and friends. During most of last year and early into this one, we didn’t have many organized drives and social events to report on, at least until recently. We’ve tackled this obstacle over the last several months by broadening the usual content and allowing readers to gain insights into what engages many of our members. Many contributors came
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C A R S & COFFEE — C AMARIL LO March 6, 2021……………………… 80 members and 52 Porsches
Dave Seibold & Karen Myers, joined us on the drive to King Gillette Ranch
April 3, 2021…..…… 68 members, 38 Porsches, and 24 alternate vehicles
Michael Brent
Jim & Tania Kirchner
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Doug & Loretta Campbell from the Red Line Corvette Club May/June 2021
Photos by Steve Geldman, Gary Krueger, and Dennis Power
C A R S & COFFEE — SANTA BARBAR A March 13, 2021……………………… 38 members and 30 Porsches
Howard & Kathleen Zisser
Scott Roulean
Jeremy Rueth
John Quick
April 10, 2021…...… 45 members, 25 Porsches, and 10 alternate vehicles
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sorry! by going fast you will miss the clues and lose!
ha! with my turbo i will win!
GIMMICK RALLY Saturday, May 15, 2021
This is fun! Our drive will take us on some roads just perfect for Porsches. The rally will last somewhat over two hours of attentive driving and beautiful scenery. No racing here -- only careful powers of observation and clever thinking will put you in the winners’ circle. A bonding experience for you and your navigator. The top three teams as determined by the highest number of correct answers will be our prize winners. You will need a driver in a Porsche, a navigator (not a Lincoln), and a clipboard with pen or pencil. Water, sunglasses, and sunscreen will come in handy, too. Meeting time is 8:30 a.m. at Porsche Santa Barbara, 402 South Hope Ave. There will be complimentary coffee and pastries awaiting us. The rally will end at beautiful Arroyo Verde Park in Ventura where we will enjoy a great barbeque lunch by Q-Time BBQ. The total cost is only $35 per person, including lunch, drinks, and SBR activity fee. These are always popular events. RSVP early by filling out the form below and submitting it with your check.
SBR’s Gimmick Rally 2021 Names: ______________________________________________ Email: _______________________________________________ Phone #: ______________________________________________ # of participants: _____ Amount enclosed ($35/person) _______________
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Send this form and your check payable to PCA/SBR by May 8, 2021, to: JERRY & PAM LASNIK, 25 MARIMAR STREET, THOUSAND OAKS, CA 91360
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PORSCHE POKER RUN Saturday, June 19, 2021 PLAY YOUR CARDS RIGHT FOR BIG WINNINGS! You may win $100 or more if you play your cards right at the somewhat annual SBR POKER RUN. Navigate the back roads of Camarillo and collect your playing cards at numerous and strategic locations. And that’s not all! The second place prize could be as much as $75 and third place $50! Imagine that. And, you will not be given a 1099 form. So splurge. We will meet at 9:30 a.m. at the Camarillo Outlets, Promenade Section, by Panera Bread. Winners will be announced at the end of the run. Cost is only $5 per person for the activity fee plus $5 for each poker hand (limit two poker hands per car). Try your luck and poker skills, but first you have to register with Doreen Pankow by June 12, 2021—dpankow@sbcglobal.net—and provide your name(s), e-mail address, and your navigator’s cell phone numbers. Registrants will receive more details in due course.
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Exploring Murphy Auto Museum and King Gillette Ranch Story by Steve Geldman
Bill Hallier
This drive was dedicated to our dear friend and active SBR member, Ted Lighthizer, whom we sadly lost last December.
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lanning any Porsche Club event for February is always high risk; that month has the most rainfall of any in the year in Southern California. However, our positive vibes for beautiful weather on this February 20 surely paid off. In attendance were 35 gorgeous Porsches and 64 enthusiastic club members. Months prior to the drive, past SBR President Nicolas Liakas contacted me suggesting I put together another club drive, having the destination be King Gillette Ranch. Already knowing this excellent location nestled within the Santa Monica Mountains, I took his suggestion and started the process of creating a drive. Where do we start our event? What will be the route? After a few weeks of planning, the event was set. The morning began with spring-like skies: beautiful, crisp, and clear. Although chilly in the early morning, it peaked to about 70 degrees. Wow, a perfect driving day! We met at The Murphy Auto Museum in Oxnard. Com-
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plimentary coffee was available for all guests who needed a kick-start to the morning activities. As it turned out, many of our members had never been to the Murphy so it became a terrific decision to design a visit into our drive. To provide a COVID-safe environment and maintain social distancing, David Neel, Murphy’s executive director, gave two separate 25-minute group tours. The tour discussion not only covered many cool classic and modern cars, but also some brief history of the museum. Assisting was Fireball Tim Lawrence, who is the museum’s art director as well as a conceptual automotive artist having roots in Hollywood’s film industry. Fireball’s wife, Kathy, also was on-hand assisting in the sale of her personally fabricated automotive-influenced facemasks. Fireball Publishing had a variety of automotive coloring books available for purchase: their Porsche coloring books, not surprisingly, quickly sold out. Bill Hallier
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Gary Krueger
After the museum tours and brief pre-drive announcements, we were off at 10:45 a.m. for a casual coastal drive. Unlike most of our club drives, this one was designed to be easier on the passenger with the lack of stomach-turning twisty canyon roads. It was also shorter in length at less than 40 miles. What made this drive special was the route along the Pacific Coast Highway with stunning views of the sun glistening off the blue ocean and large breaking waves that were on display that morning. Imagine looking in your rear-view mirror, seeing over 30 colorful Porsche’s behind you in a single row, perfect formation, with an ocean background. It was a treat being the lead car and capturing that visual. We drove past Point Mugu, through the northern area of Malibu, and turned onto Malibu Canyon Road to head to our final destination, King Gillette Ranch, off Mulholland Highway. King Gillette Ranch, a 588-acre property, is managed by the National Park Service but was originally owned by razor magnate King C. Gillette in the 1920s. The park features Gillette’s historic Spanish Colonial Revival style mansion and other structures. Some club members brought lunch and dined in the park-like atmosphere, while others walked the area and hiked the one-mile round trip to Inspiration Point for an amazing 360-degree view of the area. The film industry shoots at the ranch often. Recently, it was the mental hospital in the limited series Ratched, the prequel to the 1975 movie One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest. By 1:30 p.m., most were exiting the area realizing what a perfect event this turned out to be. More important was enjoying time spent with friends and having shared another Porsche experience. Steve Geldman is a photographer and journalist. He’s been a member of PCA since 2016 and drives a 2016 911 GTS (manual) in Sapphire Blue Metallic.
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A DRIVE ON THE WILD SIDE SBR EXPLORES THE KERN RIVER VALLEY MARCH 20, 2021
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made it to Exit 219A and headed east toward the mountains on a two-lane road in Central Valley agriculture country. Near Bakersfield, we regrouped again and, as planned, were joined by several members of the Golden Empire Region of PCA. From here is when the scenic and unique driving sensations were expected to get up to speed. But, where was the water? As we approached the Kern River Canyon, the changes in the terrain were striking. We were surrounded by seemingly endless rows of citrus groves that sparkled in the sunlight. They pull you into the dark canyon. The category 3 and 4 rapids that should be raging this time of the year are intended to grab your vision and challenge you to go deeper into the gorge. You notice the signs that warn you not to enter the water by announcing the number of people who have died ignoring the dangers.
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he Kern River Valley is spectacular, especially in early spring when the flowing water that originates on the western slopes of the Sierra Nevada Mountains presents thrilling, thunderous sites and smiles, plus marvelous photographic opportunities. These are the reasons why SBR scheduled an exploration of the Kern River for March 2021. However, one key ingredient went missing: the cascading water. Our day started in Ventura and was followed by a 40-mile drive on CA Hwy 126 to Castaic Junction where we joined I-5 northbound. About midway through the mountainous portion of the I-5, we took the exit to the Metropolitan Water District Welcome Center to regroup. With nearly 40 cars participating, it was inevitable that the convoy would become fragmented along the way. Shortly thereafter, we got drenched as a rainstorm blanketed the Grapevine portion of the highway. We
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The road narrowed and felt like a slalom course. Normally, one looks around and finds water gushing out of holes in the canyon walls, pouring down from the higher elevations with the thundering force of nature at its best. This goes on for miles until the road slowly climbs out of the canyon and becomes a more passive, but still beautiful scenic wonder, comfortably four lanes part of the way. When we reached our destination, the City of Kernville, everyone took a deep breath, exhaling and calming nerves. Picnic baskets galore appeared, while some took a walk along the banks of the river. The river here is upstream from Lake Isabella and
now had plenty of rushing water. Jovial greetings and conversations were abundant. Time to head for home. Most participants took a route that skirted Lake Isabella and eventually wound its way to CA Hwy 14 in the High Desert. From there it was back to civilization. The 320-mile exploration ended: a long day, but one spent with friends in scenic country perfect for exercising our Porsches. Nick Liakas is past editor of Der Auspuff. He’s been a member of PCA since 1994 and drives a 2020 992 C4S in Gentian Blue Metallic.
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Evolution of the Air-cooled 911 Story and photos by Randall Fishwick
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ike many PCA members, I fell in love with the Porsche marque as a teenager. This was the mid1970s for me, so it was the air-cooled 911s and, eventually, the incredible 930 Turbos that caught my eye. I decided to summarize the evolution of these cars with photos I’ve taken over the years, as well as some charts I’ve put together. To keep it focused, I’ve covered the “standard” air-cooled model 911 coupes from 1965 through 2005— apologies for not having turbos in this group. The initial sketches that led to the 911 were by Ferdinand Alexander “Butzi” Porsche in 1959. From the beginning, this design was meant to be the successor to the original Porsche 356 that had been designed by Butzi’s father, Ferdinand “Ferry” Porsche. Actual production began in September 1964, with the first 911s reaching U.S. shores in February 1965. Going over the numbers, what’s apparent is how gradual and consistent the changes were to the air-cooled 911s. The wheelbase increased in length from 87 to 89.4 inches in 1969 to reduce “nervous” handling at the limit. Wheel
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openings were flared and widened over the years to accommodate larger wheels and tires. Engine size, horsepower, and torque increased regularly, as did top speed and liveliness. Overall dimensions and appearance remained largely similar until the 993 arrived in 1994. Visually, there were three easily identifiable changes following the development of the original 911. • From 1964 to 1973 there were numerous improvements and increases in engine size. Then Porsche added impact bumpers in 1974 to meet U.S. safety requirements. Reactions were mixed, but Porsche did a much better job of this than most sports car manufacturers at the time. • After hundreds of updates to the running gear and interior, the air-cooled 911 received its first significant restyle of its body shell with the all-wheel drive 1989 Carrera 4, often referred to as the 964 C4. This was accompanied by an increase in engine size from 3.2 to 3.6 liters and much improved suspension. The rear-wheel-drive 964 C2 followed in 1990. • 1994 saw the final and most significant redesign of the air-cooled 911 with the model 993. It was claimed that this new model had virtually no parts in common with the outgoing 964. In addition to its beautiful new body shell, it received a more powerful engine and a redesigned multilink suspension. I’ve had the privilege of owning a few 911s, including a 1978 SC Targa and a 1990 964 C2. Both were fun to drive, yet both very different in power and ride. Used air-cooled 911 prices have increased considerably over the years, but under current economic conditions this might be a good time to pick up one of these older classics!
Power and Top Speed by Year
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IMPORTANT DATES FOR FRENCH LICK February 10, 2021 — Hotel registration opened April 7, 2021 at 12:00 p.m. EDT — Event registration opened www.porscheparade.org
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L E M A N S: S: A Golden Birthday for a Golden Film
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Can it be? Steve McQueen’s motorsport magnum opus turns 50 this year!
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he film Le Mans was released in theaters on June 23, 1971. Certainly a heyday on the world stage of motorsport, most particularly big game sports car and endurance racing. Ferrari, Jaguar, Maserati, Mercedes, and others dominated the 1950s. Ford and Ferrari famously duked it out during the 1960s. By the end of that decade, Ford’s fabulous GT40 had pretty much run its course, Ferrari minted a new line of big gunners called the 512, and Porsche emerged from the ranks of GT level machines with a new 12-cylinder monster called the 917. “Even as he was filming Bullitt in 1968, my dad already had visions of an epic racing film in his head, a super realistic immersive visual experience,” recalls now 60-year-old Chad McQueen, Steve’s only son. True enough, about the same time as James Garner was in production of Grand Prix, McQueen and director John Sturges were in development on a film to be called Day of the Champion, also about Formula 1. GP was slightly ahead of Champion’s production schedule and would have certainly come to market first. McQueen’s producers didn’t want to be hitting theaters behind it with a film too similar in nature and concept, so the project was scrubbed. It was inevitable that McQueen would revisit the racing film concept when the time was right, and 1969/70 was; McQueen was at the height of his star powers, and had by then become a formidable sports car racer. Instead of another focus on the open wheelers, McQueen cast the considerable attention of his Solar Productions Company toward international endurance racing. His intent went beyond starring in the film—not satisfied to merely talk the talk, he intended to walk the walk by racing at Le Mans, teamed with incomparable F1 champion Jackie Stewart. Steve McQueen was thoughtful and philosophical about it: “Well, I don’t know if I’m good enough. I want to see if I’m quick enough to practice for Le Mans, and if the drivers will accept me, I’d like to run in the [1970] race.” It was decided, for a variety of reasons, that McQueen not compete in the 1970 race, and, ultimately, Stewart didn’t either. John Sturges was on to direct Le Mans and would begin by filming the actual Le Mans race, with story fill-in shots to be captured at the Le Mans circuit after the race. As a bit of a compromise for not getting to race at Le Mans, McQueen would instead work as one of the high-speed action and stunt drivers for all of the post-race action footage needed—often at over 200 mph.
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For this, Sturges, McQueen, and Solar assembled a formidable roster of racecars, several of which competed in the 1970 race, and professional racers to drive for the camera. McQueen would star as factory Porsche 917 pilot, American Michael Delaney. Delaney came to the story with outstanding talent and more than a little personal and racing baggage. Critically important was to authentically and dramatically capture the sound, feel, speed, and sensation of the racing action. To facilitate this, the camera crews used a variety of camera and sound equipment, and innovated the specialist rigs, mounts, and equipment needed to get the cameras and mics up close and personal with the cars, drivers, and the competition. Three camera-carrying cars were employed: among them were McQueen’s own ex-Sebring 908 Spyder, which, equipped with three different cameras, actually ran the ’70 race. Its bodywork was configured to shield the cameras, fore and aft. No matter, the tidy 908, ably driven by Herbert Linge and Jonathan Williams, kept up with the action, stayed clear of trouble, and finished an amazing 9th overall. Among the trio of Porsche 917s that Solar Productions had under its command for post-race filming, one of them served as a high-speed camera car, fitted with an innovative articulated camera rig that could be swung from side to side, allowing the cinematographers to capture high-speed action with the fastest of the cars. Today, this sort of rigging is common for action filming but unheard of for 1970. A reconfigured GT40 was also used by the Solar crew to chase down and photograph the panoply of Porsches, Ferraris, Corvettes, Matras, and others that appeared in the post-race action sequences. It’s a bit of a miracle that the film was ever completed, given that the production was over budget and behind schedule. Filming began with a pretty thin script, so scenes were being written and rewritten every day, on the fly. McQueen and director Sturges were constantly at odds, so much so that one day Sturges called a halt and quit. He was replaced by Lee Katzin. Amid the background noise was that McQueen’s marriage to first wife, singer/dancer/Broadway star Neile Adams, was disintegrating. Le Mans was successfully completed and released primarily due to Steve McQueen’s sheer force-of-nature will and commitment to the project.
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Of huge significance is the roster of then current pros who served as action and stunt drivers in the production: They include 1970 race winner Richard Attwood, Jurgen Barth, Derek Bell, Paul Blancpain, Vic Elford, Masten Gregory, Jacky Ickx, Jean-Pierre Jaouille, Gerard Larrousse, Herbert Ling, Herbert Muller, Mike Parks, David Piper, Brian Redman, Jo Siffert, Rolf Stommelen, and Jonathan Williams, to name most. Chad McQueen (see photos below) remembers every minute of his summer in France with his family on the Le Mans set, surrounded by so many great cars and legendary drivers. “My dad put me on his lap in the 917, and he of course shifted and worked the pedals, but I had my hands on the steering wheel, with his hands just “ghosting” mine. I was guiding the car, but he was right there ready to step in if needed. We ultimately hit 100 mph, and I’ll never forget the sound, smell, sight and feeling of that moment, driving a Porsche 917 with my dad. “ Five-times Le Mans winner Sir Derek Bell summarizes the film succinctly: “Le Mans is a bit like a bottle of really good French wine—it may have been a bit tart when first vinted, but has grown and aged memorably with time, thus great to enjoy over and over again.” Matt Stone is the author of three books about Steve McQueen as Hollywood racer and motorhead: McQueen’s Machines, the cars and bikes he owned, raced, or put into films, McQueen’s Motorcycles, ditto but only of the twowheeled variety, and Bullitt: The Cars and People Behind Steve Mc Queen, which is self-explanatory. Matt has been a member of PCA since 2003.
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10-year-old Chad McQueen gives his father, in Michael Delaney racing suit costume, a lift around the Le Mans course during filming in 1970
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DON’T RISK THAT TICKET! (At least not for a front license plate)
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ou’ ve pr oba bly notice d that man y Por s che owners do not affix a fro n t licens e pla te to their c ars. Th e m os t obviou s re ason is to not d a mage the f r ont bumpe r c over b y dr illing hole s in it to mount t h e har dwar e. Appea ra nc e is a n o ther f actor. B ut C aliforn i a Vehicle Cod e Se ction 5200 re q uir es the display of a front l i c e ns e plate w h en operating a v e h icle on public roadwa ys or w h en par ked on a public stre et or p u b lic par king lot. A viola tion of t h e code may re sult in a cita tion tha t re q uir es pr oof of c orre ction and a fine . Af ter m ar ket ve ndors have provided o t h er w a ys to attach a front lice nse pla te , in cl u d i n g a d e vice that m ounts on the side of the b u m p er a n d s cr ews into the tow hook rec epta cl e. B u t t h e r e is another, le ss expe nsive a nd ea s i er s o l u t i on known as “Lic ense Plate Wra p.” The Calif or n ia DMV has forme d a p u b l i c/ p ri vate par tner ship to provide c ar e nth u s i as t s w i t h an author iz ed alte rnative to mou n t i n g a fro nt licens e pla te . It is a pilot progra m t h at al l o w s the pur chase of a vinyl replica plat e t h at c a n be attached dire ctly to the front b u m p er c o v er w ithout the use of ha rdwa re and wi t h o u t d a m age. They a re availa ble as a repla cem en t fo r eight diff erent white lice nse plates — i n c l u ding veter ans a nd disable d—and th e b l ack l e g acy plates .
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NEW MEMBER RECOGNITION DAY Porsche Drive, Porsche Lunch, Porsche Gifts Saturday, July 17, 2021
Join us
for a day on great California roads
and a delicious country-club lunch as we honor new members, those who joined our club since June 1, 2019. Veteran members are invited as well to share their memories and experiences. The itinerary is one of our favorites. The Santa Barbara Region’s Board of Directors has designated July 17, 2021, as New Member Recognition Day. This special day will start in Santa Barbara, includes a drive over some of the area’s best back
roads, and ends at the Trilogy Monarch Club, set among rolling hills in the countryside near Nipomo and the Pacific coast. The buffet lunch includes prime rib, grilled salmon, and chicken marsala main entrees, along with side dishes and desserts. There will be door prizes exclusively for new members. We’ll arrive at the meeting place in Santa Barbara (we’ll let you know where) at 9:00 a.m., check-in, and depart at 9:30. The price is $25 per person for those who have joined SBR since June 1, 2019, and $45 per person for others. Please fill out the form below and send with your check to Doreen Pankow (address below). Call Doreen if you have questions (805-428-3423). We look forward to seeing you on this special day!
NEW MEMBER RECOGNITION DAY Saturday, July 17, 2021 Please fill out this form and send it with your check payable to PCA/SBR to: Doreen Pankow, 2251 Brownstone Creek Ave., Simi Valley, CA 93063 Name(s): ________________________________________________________________ [ ] Check here if new member(s) Cell phone: ____________________________________
Number attending: ________
($45/person or $25/ person if joined after June 1, 2019. Note: no refunds after July 10, 2021.)
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For those in search of a motoring adventure!
OCEAN PALMS TO MOUNTAIN PINES SATURDAY, AUGUST 21, 2021
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spectacular and challenging driving adventure takes us north on Hwy 33 to its junction with Hwy 166 and then a combination of back roads to Frazier Park. Along the way we’ll make a few stops for spectacular photo opportunities, shopping for pistachios at the farm stands, and marveling at the majestic peaks, the agricultural valleys, and the pine forests at elevations in excess of 6,000 feet. Most of all, take the challenge of S curves and straightaways that stretch as far as the eye can see. Hang on tight!
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after your use). There is also a small restaurant with Mexican food if you so choose. The SBR activity fee is $5 per person payable at the start of the event in Ventura (exact cash amounts will be appreciated). If you plan on participating, please send an email to nicolasliakas@ gmail.com with your name, the names of anyone with you, and your email address and cell phone number. Do note that this tour is not for the faint-of-heart! Navigating this four-hour drive-time round-trip route will require full attention: the curves, the cliffs, the changes in elevation demand it. Please take this caution seriously.
The Majesty of America’s Southwest September 14-20, 2021
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Monument Valley, Arches National Park, Canyon Lands National Park, and Dead Horse Point State Park
Day 5
The Four Corners National Monument and Canyon de Chelly National Monument
Day 6
Hubble Trading Post, Petrified Forest National Park, Painted Desert, Winslow AZ (as “Standin’ on the corner in . . .”), and Williams AZ for the night
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The drive home This event is limited to 24 vehicles. You will be advised of hotels for you to make your own reservations, and meals will be on your own. The SBR activity fee is $50 per person. If you are interested, contact Nicolas Liakas at nicolasliakas@gmail.com by August 15 for more details.
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WEAR YOUR CLUB’S COLORS WITH PRIDE
Quality shirts, jackets, and hats are available in a variety of colors and for all seasons. • • • • • • • •
District Men’s Game Tee New Era Ladie’s Heritage Blend 3/4 Sleeve Baseball Raglan Tee Port Authority Men’s Dry Zone Colorblock Ottoman Polo Sport-Tek Ladie’s Micropique Sport-wick Piped Polo Port Authority Men’s Active Colorblock Soft Shell Jacket Eddie Bauer Ladie’s Soft Shell Jacket Port Authority Flexfit Wool Blend Cap Port Authority Men’s Tall SuperPro Oxford Shirt ORDER AT https://santabarbara.pcawebstore.org
SBR MEMBER NAME BADGE
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Ordering a durable, magnetic SBR name badge is quick and easy online. Visit our website, pcasb.org. On the top banner, select Membership and click the link SBR Name Badges. Fill out the order form and follow the instructions as to what to pay and where to send the form. You can order up to two badges with one form.
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pencedental.com
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Helen Salaverria, Brand Manager 805-267-5963 RusnakPorscheBoutique.com
Lori’s Mobile Notary & LiveScan Fingerprinting Specialists are always available, experienced, and professional. Lori’s is one of Santa Barbara’s leading and most trusted Mobile Notary Public and Fingerprinting offices. Our on-demand services are comprehensive and serve multiple businesses & professionals in and around Santa Barbara. Notary Services In-Office (Walk-In/No appointment necessary) and Mobile Live Scan & FBI ID Ink Card Fingerprinting Walk-in during office hours/No appointment necessary Apostille Service Passport Photos & Renewal Services Vehicle Registration & DMV Services Renewals, Ownership Transfers, Replacement Stickers, New & Replacement License Plates, Duplicate Title, one-year Full Registration Trailers, Salvage Title, Boats NEW! Vehicle Vin Verification Services! Provided by CA Vins in San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, and Ventura Counties!
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Membership Report By Sue Kinsling
April Member Anniversaries
18 Years Chris Aldieri & Reginald Fils Bryan & Mary Clabeaux Curt Pindler
38 Years Suzy Sheller & Bob Roe 31 Years Jay Laifman 29 Years Stephen & Carol Barber Christopher Campbell & Elizabeth Chase 28 Years Norman & Janet Harris 27 Years Sam & Susan Grasso 24 Years Michael Hohls 22 Years Michael & Delaine Birmingham 20 Years Howard Babus James & Carol Sterling
17 Years Buck & Shelly Schneider 14 Years Ray Link & Jill Taylor Gerald & Andres Malovos Stephen Murray Brad & Debbie Schultz 13 Years Kevin & Bonnie Ryan Markus & Justine Wienken
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8 Years Mark & Eliot Bashforth Robert & Mary Gates Fred & Barbara Nigro Jack & Diane Ravin 7 Years John & Lois Caldwell Steven & Durcilla Penn
11 Years Linda Kollar Robert & Lisa Watt
6 Years Pete & Christine Feldman Tomas Kuehn & Deborah Seidner Javier & Michelle Paz
10 Years Larry & Shelly Gray William & Diane Griswold Kevin & Kareen Hart Anthony & William Stoessel
5 Years Barbara Gong & Larry Mungia Jim Hall II Don & Chris Robinson Todd & Deanna Sutherland
19 Years Dennis & Diane Brittain Jeffrey & Jane Kagan
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9 Years Geoffrey & David Cutler James & Patsy Holbrook Anthony Reda Tom & Emmy Vonderahe
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4 Years Matthew Hately Mark & Lynne Krueger Barbara & Gary Krueger 3 Years Billy Gerard Robert Nio Richard & Lisa Shattuck Russell Steiner Scott Wardlaw 2 Years Stan & Kathy Darrow Nathan Holmes Eric Kanowsky Chris Manalio Douglas Nash Ernest & Diane Nelson Harold & Cheryl Schaff John Shwope Sam & Harriet Vail 1 Year Tanner Allen Martin Burger Dave Jensen York Schueller Clifford Yamada
51 Years John & Virginia Barrison John & Dorothy Rowins 36 Years Edwin & Juliana Kayda 27 Years Gene Dalsky & Sally Schneider 26 Years Bob & Jeanette Bassette 25 Years Steven Bernston & Julie Pickert Scott & Linda McCurdy 24 Years Stanley & Kathleen Monheit 23 Years Thomas & Kathleen German 22 Years Mark & Erin Kapczynski Larry & Sue Stoops 20 Years Peter & Jeanine Hubbard Courtney & Larry McBride
May Member Anniversaries
19 Years Dan & Donna Joyce Angel & Lucas Martinez Gary & Phyllis Weaver
18 Years Charlie Bennett Neil & Stacy Mcauliffe David & Luz Mosesson Richard & Carol Norman 17 Years Michael & Diane MacDonell Jeffry Waxman 16 Years Daniel & Bonnie Long 15 Years David & Mickey Hill Doug & Nancy Maletz Ralph Teadwell & Kirston Powell 14 Years Patrick & Kathy Johnson 13 Years Fred & Mary Herr Brian & Linda Rubino
12 Years Rem & Sally Laan 10 Years Ronald & Lavella Consiglio Steven & Karen Keper Bill & Maxine Lambuth 8 Years Christian & Celeste Marx Jeremiah Perry David Thompson John Vasi 6 Years Mark Karpus Tony & Leah Punches Emileo & Mailin Sandoval Mark Sauer Robert Skinner Warren & Doris Sykes Rane Von Seffe
4 Years Todd Aldrich Michael & Renee Kurreck Thomas Rimer Matthew Santana 3 Years Kelly Ayer & Greg Fonteyne 2 Years Marty Allen Leo & Tina Pretti 1 Year Edward Asdel Lloyd Brenner Richard Meyers Chris Nelson Jonathan Price
5 Years Paul Aguilar Josh Christian & Mark Claus Ernest Hazard Dave Hughart Gene & Rebecca Luna JoAnne Meade Young & Michael Young Sally Swift Scott Whitney
New Members Alan Brown, Port Hueneme 2000 Boxster S
Steven Ager, Westlake Village 2020 911 Carrera 4S
Joe Wallace, Camarillo 2021 718 Cayman GT4
Susan Cappiello, Santa Barbara 2020 911 Carrera
Liz Bush, Santa Barbara 1966 912
Casey Corbin, Moorpark 2008 Boxster S
Mark Izbicki, Santa Barbara 2016 911 Carrera 4S
Brian & Annette Ellison, Oxnard 2021 911 Carrera 4S
Marc Shap, Ventura 2008 Boxster S
Hans Kunze, Westlake Village 2017 911 Carrera 4
Dirk Freeland, Santa Barbara 1970 914-6
Greg Orlando, Camarillo 2015 Boxster S
Pat Kearney, Ventura 1999 911 Carrera
Doug Platts, Simi Valley 2001 Boxster S
Elliot Schulman, Goleta 2018 Macan
Michael Sitar & Michael Sitar Jr, Oxnard 2021 718 Cayman GT4 Daniel Anderson, Santa Barbara 1972 911T
Jim Kirchner, Oak View 2016 911 GT3 Christy McCormick, Ventura 2019 Macan S Brett Molotsky, Camarillo 2011 Boxster Jeremy Rueth, Santa Barbara 2010 Boxster Howard & Kathleen Zisser, Santa Barbara 2019 911 Carrera T
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AswellTrophy Awards & Engraving Trevor Ashton
235 N. Oxnard Blvd. Oxnard, CA 93030 (805) 487-2224 Fax (805) 487-3588
trevor@aswelltrophy.com www.aswelltrophy.com
RS ENTERPRISES JASON DUARTE
249 S. Laurel Street Ventura, CA 93001 805-643-1041
Insurance Collision Repair Custom Auto Body and Paint Restorations State of the Art Down Draft Spray Booth
Coachcraft Anthony & Bill Stoessel Since 1940
302 Orange Grove Avenue Fillmore, CA 93015-1938
805.524.7744
The Original Coachcraft
Your source for parts and accessories for all Porsche® automobiles! www.SierraMadreCollection.com 626.844.4616 • 888.986.4466
1055 E. Walnut Street Pasadena CA 91106
R. David Fox Insurance Agency DAVID FOX Porsche 356B owner for 49 years and proud PCA supporter
Insurance Lic#: 0738653 1220 Santa Barbara Street Santa Barbara, CA 93101
805-962-3587
Quality tires & personal service at low, competitive prices
Joe Shaw
805-499-4811 1180 Newbury Road • Newbury Park, CA 91320
Visit us at: califtire.com
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Porsche Club of America
We encourage all members to keep your individual profile updated on pca.org, especially your email address, so you don’t miss important information from
PCA Zone 8
ZONE 8 OFFICERS
ZONE 8 STAFF
Zone 8 Representative Jeff Peck Los Angeles Region
Autocross Chair Bill Thorp San Diego Region
Rules Coordinator Tom Brown San Diego Region
Treasurer Linda Cobarrubias Grand Prix Region
Chief Driving Instructor Scott Mann Las Vegas Region
Rules Technical Advisor Russell Shon San Diego Region
Secretary Lori Decristo California Inland Region
Club Race Advisor Skip Carter Grand Prix Region
Social Media Chair Sam Avedon Los Angeles Region
Concours Co-Chair Brett Mohr Grand Prix Region
Time Trial/D.E.Chair Dan Chambers San Diego Region
Concours Co-Chair Dick Douglas Grand Prix Region
Web Master Kaaren Garcia Raines San Diego Region
PCA and our own Santa Barbara Region.
DOWN THE ROAD
2021 Regional AX and DE from www.zone8.org
DRIVER’S EDUCATION Friday, May 21 CCCR at Buttonwillow
May 15 June 19 July 17 August 21 Sept. 14-20 October 10 October 16 November 20 December 5 December 12
Gimmick Rally Porsche Poker Run New Member Recognition Day Drive Ocean Palms to Mountain Pines The Majesty of America’s Southwest PCA SBR 44th Concours d’Elegance Mt. Wilson Observatory Tour Wine Country Tour Motor-4-Toys Holiday Brunch Note: events and dates are subject to change
Friday, June 25 CCCR at Buttonwillow AUTOCROSS Saturday, May 1 CCCR at Santa Maria Airport Saturday, June 5 CCCR at Santa Maria Airport Sunday, June 6 Riverside Region, Auto Club Speedway Saturday, July 24 CCCR at Santa Maria Airport
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2021 SBR Activities Schedule
Friday-Saturday, June 5-6 San Diego Region at Willow Springs
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PCA/SBR Classified Ads
Advertiser Directory Aswell Trophy............................ 34 Bruce Pence, DDS...................... 31 California Tire Company............. 34 Coachcraft................................. 34 DSR Audio................................. 34 Ghost Shield.............................. 20 Glenn Crawford, WIS................... 9
1989 Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet. White with black interior; new manual cloth top. Looks excellent and runs the same. Turning 112k miles. All stock except updated radio. Polished wheels. Asking $49,500. Call Steve at 805-701-5511.
Koncept Motorwurks................. 31 Lori’s Mobile Notary Service...... 31 Lavaggio-The Art of Detailing... 20 Milpas Motors........................... 17 Monaco Motors......................... 31
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PCA/SBR Classifieds
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Classified ads of 50 words or fewer for Porsche cars, parts, and Porsche-related items are free to PCA members in good standing and will run for a maximum of two months. Please notify the Editor if sold. SBR is not responsible for the accuracy of any ad or claims made, and does not warrant or guarantee the condition of items. Please submit ads directly to editor.derauspuff@gmail.com.
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NORTH HOLLYWOOD SPEEDOMETER & CLOCK COMPANY
Service & Restoration of VDO Instruments Specializing in: 356 * 911 * 914
6111 Lankershim Blvd., N. Hollywood, CA 91606
818-761-5136 info@nhspeedometer.com www.nhspeedometer.com
The Last Word
With the pandemic in the rear-view mirror, we look forward to Porsches on back roads with friends and sunny, wine country afternoons . . . and more.
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PRSRT STD U.S. POSTAGE PAID THOUSAND OAKS, CA PERMIT NO. 238
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