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F E AT U R E S 10 G im m ic k R a lly 2 0 2 2 B y J e r r y a n d P a m L a s n ik 16 B a c k r o a d s t o B o c c a li's B y D o re e n P a n k o w 18 IM S A A t L a g u n a S e c a B y R o b e rt W a tt 22 P o r s c h e S p e c ia l E d it io n s B y M a tt S to n e
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SBR Board and Appointees SBR Events Calendar and Breakfast Maps President’s Column From the Editor’s Desk Cars & Coffee In Memorium: Marge Misevic Down the Road In Memorium: Chet Yabitsu Membership Report PCA Regional AX, DE, and TT PCA Zone 8 Officers Advertiser Directory Classified Ads Parting Shot
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O n t h e ro a d t o O ja i b y G a r y K r u e g e r P h o to s t h is p a g e : # 1 0 b y B ill H a llie r # 1 6 b y R a n d a ll F is h w ic k #1 8 b y R o b e rt W a tt # 2 2 C o u r t e s y o f P o r s c h e A rc h iv e s
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Two-Door Twisties Oktober Chilifest Mullin Automotive Museum Tour Porsches and Planes at the Santa Paula Airport Pre-Concours Detail Clinic SBR 44th Concours d'Elegance
President ROD HERSBERGER rodhersberger@gmail.com (805) 698-1659 Vice President STEVE DOLL sdollres@outlook.com (805) 701-5511
Treasurer HOWARD RUBENSTEIN hrrca1@gmail.com (818) 340-3366
Board Appointees Advertising BOB CLARKE bobshighwaygarage@gmail.com Archives JAMES OLDHAM OldhamJames@msn.com Concours TARA BRUNDRETT tarabrundrett@gmail.com ROBERT & LISA WATT robert@wattrealestategroup.com
Secretary TOM SUTPHEN twsutphen@gmail.com (805) 680-4930
Dealer Relations DAVID STONE drs993@verizon.net
Editor DENNIS POWER editor.derauspuff@gmail.com (805) 963-2900
Motorsports GLENN CRAWFORD 1gunk@sbcglobal.net
Membership SUE KINSLING Sue_Kin@hotmail.com (805) 386-8112 Goodie Store JOHN BARRISON JohnBarrison@gmail.com (820) 203-8070 cell Text message preferred Activities Co-chair LIONEL NEFF zuma13@msn.com (805) 890-0588
Activities Co-chair ART SHINN artshinn@gmail.com (505) 348-7813
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Past President REM LAAN remmert.laan@ gmail.com (317) 294-4884
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Insurance RANDY KINSLING randkin1@gmail.com
Public Relations DICK LANGE LRLange@pacbell.net Safety JOE NIEDERST JoesAlfa@pacbell.net Social Media SAL REYES sreyes40119@yahoo.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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PCA SANTA BARBARA REGION’S AWARD-WINNING BIMONTHLY MAGAZINE Editor DENNIS POWER editor.derauspuff@gmail.com Advertising Director BOB CLARKE bobshighwaygarage@gmail.com Contributors JOHN ALFENITO RANDALL FISHWICK STEVE GELDMAN BILL HALLIER ROD HERSBERGER SUE KINSLING GARY KRUEGER NICOLAS LIAKAS LIONEL NEFF DOREEN PANKOW DOREEN SHINN DAVID STONE MATT STONE ROBERT WATT Printing MICHAEL DUNWELL SIR SPEEDY PRINTING 1161 Calle Suerte, Suite E Camarillo, CA 93012
Yearly Advertising Rates (6 issues) Full Page (8.5 x 11 inches) $935.00 Half Page (8.5 x 5.5 inches) $467.00 Quarter Page (3.5 x 4.75 inches) $313.00 Business Card (3.5 x 2 inches) $165.00 Deadline for submission of ad copy is the 1st of the month preceding the month of publication. Graphic assistance is available at no charge. 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 Editor, 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 Location maps below. Camarillo Saturdays, July 2, August 6, and September 3, 8:00 to 9:30 a.m. Camarillo Outlets Mall at the parking lot in front of Loru’s Cafe. Santa Barbara Saturdays, July 9, August 13, and September 10, 8:00 to 9:30 a.m. Leadbetter Beach parking lot near Shoreline Beach Cafe CLUB D R IVES AN D SO CIAL E VE NTS Two-Door Twisties—July 13. See page 26 Mullin Automotive Museum Tour—August 20. See page 28 Pre-Concours Detail Clinic—September 10. See page 32 Porsches and Planes at Santa Paula Airport—October 2. See page 29 SBR 44th Concours d’Elegance—October 9. See page 33 Oktober Chilifest—October 15. See page 27
Cars & Coffee Locations
Camarillo Parking at Camarillo Outlets near Loru’s Cafe
Loru’s Cafe 630 Ventura Blvd.
Santa Barbara Parking at Leadbetter Beach near Shoreline Beach Cafe
Shoreline Beach Cafe 801 Shoreline Dr.
Photo by Dennis Power
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THE PRESIDENT’S COLUMN ROD HERSBERGER I w a n t t o a c k n o w l e d g e C h e t Y a b i t s u ’s p a s s i n g o n E a s t e r S u n d a y . In the May issue there was a story about
the Certificate of Appreciation that Dave Stone arranged. He was able to present the certificate to Joan and Chet before Chet died. You will find an obituary on page 39. In May I had the great honor of presenting Joe Schneider with a Lifetime Achievement Award. This Porsche Meister is unique among our membership for his mechanical expertise and nearly 60 years of involvement with PCA. Congratulations Joe! Several times in this space, I have taken inspiration from other magazines like Panorama, Christophus, or Excellence. The April issue of Panorama provided another opportunity with Matthew Katz’s sublime 718 RSK Spyder gracing the cover. These lithe, nimble cars attracted top talent and garnered many class wins until Porsche entered the LMP world with the mighty 917. I suppose this is heresy among the rear engine, air cooled only purists, but the only three Porsches I have owned were mid-engine. The heritage and lineage of my previous Cayman S and my current 718 GTS Boxster are clear from Katz’s beauty. Many of us
will recognize the photo stops as being from the northern region of Malibu on the PCH. PCA member Rick Principe once again graciously invited SBR members to a Cars & Coffee at his car condos in Westlake Village. Quite a few of us attended. This is a big boy event with 918s, Carrera GTs, GT2 RSs and all manner of recent and vintage high performance Porsches. Of course, there was the odd McLaren, several Lambos and even a La Ferrari. My favorite, though, was the most beautiful green-over-green 300 SL. Oh, and on the way home on 101 north we saw an ultra-rare Koenigsegg Agera RS Phoenix. Evidently this one-off car is looking for a new garage. Speaking of mid-engine Porsche race cars, Rennsport VII will be back on the west coast in 2023 and it will be at Laguna Seca so many of us can enjoy it. What other venue can attract 1,000 Porsches? September 28 to October 1 are the dates. The club has a good slate of events the second half of this year. Please attend one and make new friends. Happy Motoring!!
Board of Directors Meetings SBR’s Board of Directors meets on the second Wednesday of every oddnumbered month beginning at 6:30 p.m. At this time, the meetings are held online via Zoom. Member attendance and participation are encouraged. Contact SBR president Rod Hersberger (rodhersberger@gmail.com) to receive the Zoom link for each meeting. 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 O n F e b r u a r y 1 6 , a d is t r e s s s ig n a l c a m e f r o m F e lic it y A c e , a c a r c a r r ie r p o s it io n e d 9 0 n a u t ic a l m i l e s S S W o f t h e A z o r e s . There was an uncontrollable
fire on one of the cargo decks. The ship went NUC (“not under command”), but the AIS (“automatic identification system”) transponders were still on and showed the ship drifting eastward. By March 1, the ship was on the bottom of the Atlantic Ocean. Felicity Ace was a roll-on/roll-off cargo ship built in Japan in 2005, owned and operated by Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, and registered in Panama. She’d sailed from Emden, Germany, on February 10 carrying nearly 4,000 Volkswagen Group cars, including Audi, Lamborghini, Bentley,
and some 1,100 Porsche models. She was headed for North Kingstown, Rhode Island. The day the distress signal was issued, the ship’s master reported that all 22 crew members were evacuated. By the next day, the crew was in lifeboats with some rescued by the oil tanker Resilient Warrior. All were airlifted by helicopter to Faial Island in the Azores. The plan was then to tow the ship to the nearest island. The AIS was still on and the drift also monitored by a tug and a Portugal Navy patrol ship. By February 19, a local patrol boat arrived on the scene with the initial salvage team. By the 21st, two large tugs with firefighting equipment were on their way from Gibraltar. Electric cars were on board and it’s known that their lithium-ion batteries usually burn very violently and hotly and cannot be extinguished by water alone. This became the main problem during the salvage operation. It was not known if the EVs were the cause of the fire. Three days later, two large tugs continued to spray the vessel with water cannons to cool the hull and the plan was to tow the vessel to the Bahamas. Two tugs from the salvage team were expected to arrive and when conditions were safe would provide an assessment of salvage and firefighting plans. At 9:00 a.m. on March 1, the local salvage team radioed that the Felicity Ace listed to starboard and sank. A risk-modeling analyst estimated the value of the goods aboard the ship at $438 million, of which $401 million were cars, and Volkswagen’s losses at $155 million. That value now rests in 9,800 feet of water.
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C A R S & COFFEE — C AMARIL LO May 7, 2022 — 69 members and 50 Porsches
June 4, 2022 — 74 members and 59 Porsches
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C A R S & COFFEE — SANTA BARBAR A May 14, 2022 — 59 members and 40 Porsches
June 11, 2022 —35 members and 26 Porsches
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ha! Betcha you don't know the clue "admirable Culinary Half"
sorry! bethca you failed the clue "2πr "
S B R’ S G I M M I C K R A L LY 2 02 2 Stor y by Pa m a n d Je r r y La sn ik Photos by Bill Hallier
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he morning of April 23 was beautiful and the Porsche participants were ready for fun and adventure. Our starting point was Rusnak Porsche in Westlake Village where we were treated to a fine spread of pastries and fruit, compliments of the dealer. At 8:45 a.m. it was time for the Gimmick Rally pep talk. It was here that we made sure the folks were aware of what their morning would be like, including suggestions for success: dos and don'ts 101. DO set your odometer to zero starting out. DON’T backtrack if you miss any clues. DO turn when you are supposed to. But, DON’T go too fast or you’ll miss the important clues. And, above all, DON’T ask
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SIRI for help, as she did not pay to enter the rally and her PCA dues may be in arrears. Porsche people are principled! Then, at 9 o’clock sharp, it was “drivers, start your engines!” and we sent them off on their adventure, each with a packet of clues and directions. Our job was then to go to the final destination, Borchard Community Park in Newbury Park, to put on the tablecloths for lunch. That was when we experienced the nail-biting, worrisome, wait-and-see for a few hours, as we have done every time. This was our tenth Gimmick Rally and it never gets easy to wait for the first car to come in. Would anyone get lost and call us? Would there be an accident or a roadblock?
Finally, after almost three hours, the cars started coming in. We were ready to handle the most pressing request of the arriving teams: where are the restrooms? We have discovered over these ten years creating Gimmick Rally routes that our fellow Porsche enthusiasts are fun loving, intelligent, and appreciative of our efforts. It is why we keep doing it. There were some exciting, out-of-the-way drives that most folks were completely unaware of before today; Box Canyon and Lost Canyon roads off of CA-118 were two of these. We also staged a visit to the wonderful Chumash Museum in Thousand Oaks, where participants left their
cars for a walk to test their knowledge of Native American plants. Once at Borchard Park, we all enjoyed a delicious BBQ lunch prepared by our long-time caterer, Q-Time BBQ from Ojai. After lunch it was time for all to check and grade their answers, and hope for one of the three cash prizes. It was obvious that some clues were more difficult than others. For example, Admirable Culinary Half = Bad Ass Tacos and Amorous 2πr = Love Circle. Others were so easy we were almost embarrassed to use them, such as SpaceX uses this = Rocket and Rooty Tooty - Fresh & Fruity = IHOP.
Opposite: The line up at Rusnak Porsche Westlake, ready to go. Upper left: Jerry Lasnik's "dos and don'ts" pep talk. Upper right and middle left: Teams hard at work on their clue sheets. Middle right: The well-received buffet barbecue by Q-Time BBQ. Lower left: Hungry participants at lunch. Lower right: Our supreme organizers Jerry and Pam Lasnik.
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After the totals were counted, we awarded the top three scoring teams their prizes. Out of a possible 109 clues, here are the winners and their scores: • First prize ($50) Amy Smith and Ian Anderson with 103 points • Second prize ($30) Jeff and Gina Moore with 98 points • Third prize ($20) Larry and Suzanne Stoops with 95 points
Top four photos: Lunch and camaraderie following the drive and tallying the score sheets. The winners (l to r): First place, Amy Smith and Ian Anderson; second place, Jeff and Gina Moore; and third place, Larry and Suzanne Stoops. Congratulations to all!
Another exciting Gimmick Rally is in the books. It is always a great day to have fun with our fellow Porsche enthusiasts and drive some neat, windy roads. Throw in a delicious BBQ lunch and some challenging brain work, and what more can you ask for?
Jerry and Pam Lasnik joined PCA in 2007. They drive a 2013 Boxster in Aqua Blue Metallic.
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Rod Hersberger presents the Lifetime Achievement Award to Kathie and Joe Schneider. Photo by Gary Krueger
Jo e S c h n e id e r R e c e iv e s S B R L ife tim e A c h ie v e m e n t A w a rd T h e re is a S ig n a l O r a n g e 1 9 7 1 9 1 1 T —b e a u t ifu lly re s t o re d , a lw a y s c le a n , a n d w it h a p e r fe c t ly m a in t a in e d 3 .2 e n g in e —t h a t d r a w s a c ro w d w h e n it a p p e a r s a t a n S B R e v e n t . A lo n g w it h t h a t c a r, a n d e v e n m o re p o p u la r, is t h e m a n w h o o w n s it a n d b u ilt it : J o e S c h n e id e r. H e ’s t h e g u y m a n y o f u s a lw a y s g o t o w it h q u e s t io n s a b o u t o u r c a r s , e s p e c ia lly if w e o w n a n a ir-c o o le d 9 1 1 . A n d h e is t h e m a n w h o re p re s e n t s t h e b e s t o f w h a t P C A is a ll a b o u t : t h e c a r s a n d t h e p e o p le . J o e a n d h is w ife K a t h ie h a v e b e e n m e m b e r s o f P C A s in c e 1 9 6 4 : t h e lo n g e s t -t e n u re d m e m b e r s o f P C A in o u r re g io n . H e h a s s e r v e d in v a r io u s k e y p o s it io n s , in c lu d in g re g io n p re s id e n t in 1 9 7 2 . T h e S B R B o a rd c o u ld t h in k o f n o o n e m o re d e s e r v in g o f t h e L ife t im e A c h ie v e m e n t A w a rd t h a n J o e S c h n e id e r. W e p re s e n t e d J o e w it h a n a t t r a c t iv e p la q u e a t t h e M a y 2 0 2 2 C a r s & C o ff e e s , b o t h in C a m a r illo a n d in S a n t a B a r b a r a . H e re c e iv e d w e ll-d e s e r v e d c o n g r a t u la t io n s fro m a ll t h o s e p re s e n t .
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resident Rod Hersberger and the editor had the pleasure of talking with Joe at the Paddock Motor Club in April. Here is an excerpt from our conversation.
Rod Hersberger: During my term as SBR president, I’ve been wanting to recognize the work of some of our exceptional members, people who for many years have contributed to the success of the club, held various key offices, and regularly show up at events. Joe, for the last nearly six decades you’ve done all of these, as well as maintaining many members' cars. In recognition of this, the board is recognizing you with a Lifetime Achievement Award. Here, at Angel Martinez’s Paddock Motor Club, and where you continue to work on cars, we’d like to take a few moments to get some of your thoughts on your career and service to the club. Joe Schneider: It’s always been my pleasure to be part of the club and, of course, work on the cars we love. Editor: Joe, you left a promising career in aviation engineering with NASA to work on Porsches, first with a partner in a small facility in Culver City and then at a larger location in Los Angeles, eventually moving to Santa Barbara in 1971. You founded Schneider Autohaus, moved it around four times, and in 1987 settled on the current De La Vina Street location. If a young person came to you and said he loves cars and wanted to start an independent auto repair business, what would you advise? Joe: [Laughter.] I’d say “don’t.” The auto maintenance business has changed significantly over the years. Just wanting to work on cars, which we did in the early days, is not enough. Now you have to be a business person. You can’t do everything: accounting, operations, marketing. The car guys are now on the shop floor, not running a business. It’s also gotten more complicated in what you work on. Maintenance, of course, started with just the 356, then the 911, and today there are multiple models, all more complicated. Nowadays a shop must spend a lot of time and money on training its mechanics to handle the variety. Editor: You’ve experienced firsthand the dramatic changes in the auto repair business with increasing reliance on technology, first with sophisticated electronic systems in the 1980s to meet clean air regulations till now when most all systems seem to rely on computer chips. What do you think will be needed to keep the more analog cars on the road and do you see auto maintenance splitting into two separate businesses: one analog, the other digital? Joe: What we are seeing are more specialty shops to keep the old cars on the road, and some have been around for a long time. And there is always a need to put 356s and early 911s in show condition. This won’t be done at major service centers. I should note that it’s much more efficient to work on today’s cars. A brake job on a Cayenne is in and out in a few hours and costs as much as major repairs on a 356.
With these specialty shops you have a love of early cars that for practical reasons can’t be duplicated at the big shops. Editor: For you, personally, among the various cars you’ve owned, what’s been your favorite? Joe: Oh, gosh, the 356s I’ve owned have been very special, but the air-cooled 911, I love it! Each car I’ve had has been special in some ways. The orange 911 you mentioned you’ll see a lot at SBR events. The 944 Turbo, now in the shop temporarily, spent a lot of time on the track. And with this car and on a race course is where I learned to be a better driver, both on the track and on the street. Among the advice I got from an instructor is that gaining skills at racing brought down your times faster than just spending money to upgrade the equipment. Editor: Here you are at Angel Martinez’s Paddock Motor Club and while you have formally turned over Schneider Autohaus to the very capable Paula and Henry Hinck, what are your plans going forward? Joe: It’s ideal for me to be able to work on the models of cars I know and return them to the owners in better shape than when they brought them to me. Like here at the Paddock Motor Club, it can be all about working on the cars and not worrying about running a business. It’s fun. Rod: It is our honor to recognize you in this way on behalf of all of us in the Santa Barbara Region of the Porsche Club of America. We look forward to seeing you and Kathie on our tours and social events. Thank you.
In 2003, David Stone wrote a fine story with more details of Joe’s trajectory in life, from his days as an engineer to the time of the article that appeared in the September 2003 issue of Der Auspuff. Readers can access that full article here: https://pcasb.org/images/J_Schneider_09_2003.pdf
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t was a beautiful Saturday morning and eighty-seven members and guests met in Camarillo, excited about the opportunity to drive their Porsches on some fun, twisty, back roads. After the driver’s safety meeting, I led the group on the 50-mile drive to our destination in Ojai, a town first made famous by the 1937 movie Lost Horizon. Ojai is set in a valley in the Topatopa Mountains and the city has a village-like center dotted with art galleries, health spas, and New Age shops. Our forty-seven Porsches—a variety of colors, styles, and models—made an awesome sight as we drove through the Santa Rosa Valley into Moorpark. We regrouped along Spring Road and then sprinted through the twisty curves on Stockton road and down the steep descent on Balcom Canyon Road. We then took Mountain Road into Santa Paula where the passengers breathed a sigh of relief and could relax for a moment. On Hwy 150, we enjoyed more twisty turns as we traveled past huge ranches and then enjoyed some beautiful green vistas as we approached our destination. As we arrived at Boccali’s Pizza & Pasta restaurant, we were directed into their parking area after making a tight right turn from the highway. An array of picnic tables and colorful umbrellas were set up on the lawn to accommodate our members and guests. Everyone appreciated the opportunity
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to stretch their legs as they went through the serving line where delicious salad, lasagna, pizzas, pasta, garlic bread, and beverages were ready for us. By the volume of conversation, it was obvious everyone was enjoying each other’s company and the opportunity to get to know several of our new members. SBR photographers Randy Fishwick and Bill Hallier took a lot of group and individual photos throughout our lunch and Gary Krueger took photos as we came down through the sweeping curves into Ojai (see cover photo). Many thanks to those attending for your continued support and participation on this drive as our events wouldn’t be any fun without all of you!
Opposite page, lower right: The gathering at the starting point. Photo by Randall Fishwick. This page, left to right, top to bottom: Trip organizer extraordinaire Doreen Pankow: "start your engines!" she says. Photo by Bill Hallier. Line up on Spring Road. Photo by Bill Hallier. Boccali's parking for the group. Photo by Bill Hallier. Steve Columbus, Beverly Mills, and Claire Fishwick. Photo by Randy Fishwick. Lionel and Dori Neff. Photo by Bill Hallier. Junior member Miranda Mansfield and mom Monique with Boccali's famous strawberry shortcake. Photo by Bill Hallier. Newlyweds Tara and Patrick Konrath. Photo by Bill Hallier.
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f you are a fellow Porsche and racing enthusiast, following Porsche Motorsports Racing is an exciting pastime. Porsche has been racing since the 1950s and it is probably safe to say they are the car manufacturer with more podium wins than any other brand. One major racing series in which Porsche participates is organized by the International Motor Sport Association (IMSA). From April 29 through May 1, WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca hosted the fourth of twelve exciting racing weekends on the 2022 IMSA schedule. The IMSA WeatherTech Championship Race featured four classes of cars: Daytona Prototype International (DPi), Le Mans Prototype 2 (LMP2), GT Daytona Pro (GTD Pro), and GT Daytona (GTD). What makes IMSA racing unique is not only the variety of cars running in an event, but that all the classes run at the same time. The easiest way to identify the various classes is by the color-coded car numbers, side mirrors, and rear wing end-plates. In addition to the color-coding, each car has an LED display indicating the real-time track position within their class and with the latest data transmitted directly from timing and scoring. Also happening over that same weekend was a season-opening doubleheader: the Lamborghini Super Trofeo
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North America and the Michelin Pilot Challenge featuring Grand Sport (GS) and Touring Cars (TCR). For Porsche enthusiasts, the highlight of the weekend had to be the Porsche Carrera Cup North America with thirty-two cars competing in the field. Two, forty-minute timed races were held: one on Saturday afternoon and one on Sunday morning. All cars are identical: same make, model, and generation, with no technical advantage. Driver skill and team strategy are the determining factors. Parker Thompson dominated the weekend winning both races in the Number 9 Porsche GT3 Cup car. Throughout the weekend, before, during, and after the races, a stroll through the paddock is where more action could be observed. From car tuning, preparation, and setup, to simulator training and tech inspections, to podium celebrations, and so much more, there is always something for everyone to see. To follow along with all the action visit IMSA.com and check out the schedule or latest race results! Robert Watt has been a member of PCA since 2009. He drives a 2008 Cayman in Speed Yellow.
Opposite: The Porsche Carrera Cup North America field headed into Turn 2. Upper left: Parker Thompson leading the Carrera Cup race. Center left: The podium, with Carrera Cup winners. Upper right: GS and TCR classes dropping into the Corkscrew in the Michelin Pilot Sport Challenge. Lower left: The winning Pfaff Motorsports GT3 Cup Car.
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pecial Edition cars. We’ve all heard of them: Anniversary models, Limited editions, Indy 500 Pace Car editions, some models even named SE or Special Edition, and so on…and on. After finishing up and publishing my The IROC Porsches book, I still felt I had another Porsche title in me. But it had to be something different, not done by anyone else or before. It only took a bit of research to assess how many different limited production special models Porsche had dreamt up and produced over the years. I realize to most reading this magazine, every Porsche is special at some level or another. And I agree with that, although some are more limited and/or special. My publisher for this project, CarTech Books, and I identified criteria that best described the notion. Even though GT2s and 3s and such are very special, technically, they are production models – built in some (often limited) quantity and generally offered to the open marketplace. We felt the notion of “special edition” really encompasses models that are, or were, produced in the few, the small batch, or even a slightly larger handful, but not a quantity produced spec. It proved a marvelous and oft-times mystic pursuit. Many I knew about, but some number were mostly fromscratch discoveries. Models and cars I’d never heard of from markets all over the world. Ever heard of the 356 America Roadster? This is a lithe, flyweight, handsome, curvy aluminum bodied roadster built primarily for racing. How many? Just 17. How much? Today, $4.0 million might buy one. Or Glockler Porsches? And Birthday and Anniversary models that I previously knew nothing about. Fun, fun stuff.
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I also took the liberty of including some one-offs and concepts—from Porsche’s own studios and from independent designers and coachbuilders—you’d be surprised how many Italian Carrozzeria have designed and built their own spin on the 911. Of course most remained one-offs, so they don’t purely meet the definition of a run of “editions.” But some are so interesting I felt readers would enjoy them no matter. Ditto some of the products of post-market concerns such as RUF, Singer Vehicle Design, Guntherwerks, and others. Sometimes fabulous, sometimes strange, yet always compelling at some level. I know that this comes off as something of a plug for my new book, and it is, so please pardon me for that, but I felt the cars and backstories were so interesting that you would enjoy knowing about them.
An undertaking of this magnitude wouldn’t have been possible without the support of Porsche’s Corporate Archives in Stuttgart, most particularly in the form of Chief Archivist Tobias Mauler, who researched and provided irreplaceable photography to help illustrate the book. I photographed the cars where and when I could find them, but a majority of the old design studio and auto show imagery came from Porsche’s deep and well organized archive. I’m also particularly appreciative of the incomparable Magnus Walker, likely today’s best known Porsche shaman and stylemaker. He was an absolute gem to work with. The Urban Outlaw himself was generous enough to contribute the book’s foreword, and encompasses a bit of his history, and many interesting thoughts about Porsche and special editions. Thanks Mags—much appreciated.
Photos opposite page: Singer design build. Glockler Porsche with hardtop. This page, top to bottom, left to right: Tapiro concept car. 718 and Boxster 550 Spyders. 356 America Roadster. Turbo Flachbau. 935-19.
PORSCHE SPECIAL EDITIONS, by Matt Stone, will be published summer of 2022 and available publisher direct at CarTechBooks.com, at Autobooks bookstore in Burbank, or via the eponymous Amazon.com. 190+ pages, and approximately 400 photos, ISBN978-1-61325700-05 MSRP $42.95 July/August 2022
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TWO-DOOR TWISTIES A DAY ON CALIFORNIA BACK ROADS WEDNESDAY, JULY 13, 2022
The Challenge. This will be a full day of driving some of California’s best back roads, especially for sports cars. Two-doors only on this one: four-doors and SUVs will have earned a drive of their own down the road. The route. Gathering time is 6:45 a.m. on Wednesday, July 13, at SBR member Angel Martinez’s Paddock Motor Club in Goleta: 5730 Thornwood Dr. Getting underway at 7:00 a.m., the route will take us inland and north on mostly two-lane roads. This route caters to drivers who enjoy all manner of twists and turns and ups and downs—decreasing radius, off camber, blind cresting. This drive will have it all. Highway 58 is a delight. And a midweek drive should mean that the roads will be ours. A possible route is shown on the small map, but we will check it out closer to the event and let those registered know the details. The drive alone is five and a half hours. We are counting on another hour and a half for gas and pit stops, giving us an arrival time in
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San Luis Obispo for lunch about 2:00 p.m. Lunch will be at Beda’s Biergarten, an authentic, family friendly restaurant for German food and beer. If you return home after lunch, count on another 1.5 to 2.0 hours driving time for the day. An option. For those wishing to not make the return trip home the same day, San Luis Obispo and the area offer nice places to stay and some fine restaurants. Wine country is just up the road near Paso Robles. Arrangements to stay overnight would be on your own. The cost. The fee is $10 per person, payable with your registration. To register. Twenty-five car limit. Registration opens June 1. Register online at: www.msreg.com/Twodoortwisties. If you don’t have a motorsportreg account you will set one up the first time you use the site. That account stays with you for future SBR events. Questions. For questions about the trip contact Angel Martinez at angel.martinez55@gmail.com. For questions about motorsportreg contact Art Shinn at artshinn@gmail.com.
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OKTOBER CHILIFEST Saturday, October 15, 2022 1:00 p.m. • Bring a pot of chili for the competition or an appetizer, salad, bread, or dessert • Bring your own soft drinks, beer, or wine, and, if you’d like, a six-pack for your favorite beer. • Bottled water will be provided • Prizes for the top three winners as judged by the members in attendance • Patio dining for 75 guests • Motor court parking for 40 Porsches At the home of Jim & Terry Middlebrook 12029 Presilla Road, Santa Rosa Valley REGISTER BY JULY 7 AT: www.msreg.com/ChiliFest1022 When you register for this event, please select the option for what you plan to bring: chili, appetizers, salad, dessert, or bread. For questions, or undecided about what to bring, e-mail Terry Middlebrook at terrymiddlebrook02@gmail.com or call (805) 750-1312. DIRECTIONS: From the 101 take Santa Rosa Rd. north and turn left on East Las Posas Rd. Turn right on Redondo Ave., then right on Barranca Rd., and then left on Presilla. The house is 0.3 miles on the right. COST: $10 per person. Please dress for outdoors.
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Mullin Automotive Museum Tour August 20, 2022
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nown internationally for its collection of French automobiles and grand prix cars, the Mullin Automotive Museum also houses Art Deco furniture and contemporary paintings and sculpture. This tour is not to be missed. We begin at 8:00 a.m. for breakfast at Aloha Steakhouse in Ventura. At 9:30 we’ll depart for the 20-minute drive to the Mullin Museum for our tour. Docents will be on hand to answer questions and give us insights into the collection. We’ll see some of the most beautifully styled and amazingly engineered French cars ever built. The collection pays homage to the Art Deco and Machine Age eras when magnificent automobiles and art were created and celebrated. Aloha Steakhouse is located at 354 S. California Street, Ventura. We’ll park at the top level of the parking structure adjacent to the restaurant. The buffet breakfast will follow. Bring your parking structure ticket to the restaurant to have it validated. We’ll drive directly to the museum after breakfast and have till noon to enjoy what’s on display. The address for the museum is 1421 Emerson Ave., Oxnard. Cost for the event (breakfast, the museum entrance fee, and the various registration and activity fees) is $49 per person. To register, go to www.msreg.com/ Mullintour2022. We’re limited to 75 guests. Questions about the event?: contact Mike Sagraves at basserksb@aol.com. Questions about registering?: contact Art Shinn at artshinn@gmail.com. “We’re focusing on coachbuilders because back in the day, if you were a person of means, you wouldn’t go to a company like Delahey or Delage and just buy one of their cars, you’d go to a showroom, decide what manufacturer you wanted, and then turn to one of these ecoachbuilders to design a body to go on the chassis —Mullin Museum from the manufacturer of your choice.” A few rules to keep in mind: Please keep your distance from the automobiles and, of course, don’t touch the cars or artifacts. Bags, backpacks, purses, umbrellas, pets, strollers, monopods, tripods, or anything that might accidentallly damage objects in the collection are not allowed, nor are food or drinks. We want to be good guests.
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PORSCHES AND PLANES AT THE SANTA PAULA AIRPORT Sunday, October 2, 2022
You will want to make sure that your P-Car is detailed and shiny for this event. Our cars will be presented to the public at the Santa Paula Airport on Sunday, October 2. The group starts with an exclusive, buffet breakfast at the Aloha Steakhouse, our favorite on-thebeach restaurant in Ventura. We then caravan to the Santa Paula Airport where we’ll park on the taxiway. The airport is open to the public the first Sunday of each month, and while the visitors drool over our cars, we can take a self-guided tour of the hangers, learning about famous past pilots and the history of the airport. Okay, if that is not enough, let’s park a vintage aircraft on the tarmac and you can pose your car next to it and take photos. We will also have a few dedicated SBR photo buffs to take professional-quality pictures. The Aviation Museum of Santa Paula consists of what they call the “Chain of Hangars,” each hangar exhibiting the owner’s unique personal collections. The
private displays include antique, classic, and experimental aircraft; automobiles, including race cars; motorcycles; an enormous antique radio, juke box, and phonograph collection; paintings and photographs; model aircraft; and a variety of aviation artifacts. Breakfast starts at 8:30 a.m. The restaurant is located at 364 S California Street, Ventura. Park with the group at the top of the parking structure adjacent to the restaurant. We plan to leave the restaurant at 10:00 and arrive at the airport about 10:30. The airport’s address is 28 Wright Taxi Way, Santa Paula. We’ll enter at the 9 Eagles entrance and park on the 9 Eagles and Curtiss taxiways. Registration. The cost for the event, including breakfast, is $35 per person, $10 of which will be donated to the nonprofit Aviation Museum. To join us, go to www.msreg.com/Porschesandplanes.Questions?: call or e-mail Ron Mulick at 805-689-1981 or ron@ mulick.com.
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America’s Magnificent Southwest – Part 2 September 14-20, 2022 Get ready for another SBR journey to the incredible sights of America’s Southwest. Over seven days and six nights, you will experience magical shapes and colors of the underground Slot Canyons found in and around Page, Arizona, stand high above the Colorado River as it turns onto itself, learn how the name Zion came about and why Bryce Canyon is not a canyon, and more. All this in our Porsches and with friends. Here is a brief itinerary (see more on the following page).
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Full details, including where to book club-rate lodging, will be made available to those who register to take part in this exceptional program, a program that is unique and exclusive to PCA/SBR. To register, go to www.msreg.com/SBR-Southwest-Tour. Members of PCA Santa Barbara Region will receive priority reservations, registrations, and accommodations. If this is your first time using the site, you will need to first create an account and this will give you easy access in registering for future SBR events. For questions about the trip, contact Nicolas Liakas at nicolasliakas@ gmail.com. For questions about registration contact Art Shinn at artshinn@ gmail.com.
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PRE-CONCOURS DETAIL CLINIC At Lavaggio—The Art of Auto Detailing Saturday, September 10, 2022, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
In preparation for our 44th Concours d’Elegance, PCA/SBR will be hosting a detail clinic to help in preparing a car for competition and fun in less time. You’ll learn new techniques and discover the latest products to make your car gleam. A review of the Zone 8 competition rules will be discussed to find out what judges look for when examining a car. A live detailing demonstration will show the best way to use the newest products in preparing your Porsche for everything from full Concours to Detail & Shine. Expert instruction is provided. We’ll meet at Lavaggio’s beautiful facility in Agoura Hills, known as “The Art of Detailing.” Lunch is included. Location: Lavaggio, at 30205 Canwood Street, Agoura Hills (Reyes Adobe exit off the 101) Regisratiion: Register at www.msreg.com/detailclinic2022 Reservations are required no later than September 5, 2022 Questions: Email Robert Watt at sbrconcourschair@gmail.com
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SBR 44th Concours d’Elegance Sunday, October 9, 2022
Porsche Club of America-Santa Barbara Region and Santa Barbara Porsche proudly present our 44th Concours d’Elegance on the Santa Barbara City College West Campus lawn overlooking Leadbetter Beach, the Santa Barbara Channel, and the islands offshore. 721 Cliff Dr. Santa Barbara, CA 93109 CAR PLACEMENT SCHEDULE: 7:00 a.m. for judged Porsches 8:00 a.m. for display Porsches 10:00 a.m. car judging begins We’ve waited two years for this event so don’t miss it. Lunch, silent auction, vendor booths, and more. For complete rules and Concours car classification visit: https://www.zone8.org/events/rules/current.php Preregistration is required before October 1, 2022. To register visit: www.msreg.com/sbr44thconcours Concours Questions: e-mail Robert Watt at sbrconcourschair@gmail.com
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Marge and Burt Misevic at the 1997 SBR Christmas Party. Photo courtesy of Nicolas Liakas
The Porsche Club of America, and in particular the Santa Barbara Region, mourn the passing of Marge Misevic, president of our region for 1982 and 1983. For many years, Marge served as "first lady" as well as president for our region, hosting many official functions at her home. The monthly board meetings were held there, and she prepared all necessary documents relative thereto, such as minutes of meetings, plus preparing dinner for all. She traveled throughout America accompanying her beloved husband, Burt Misevic, when he was PCA’s National President. Marge embraced her roles with vigor and class with a demeanor that cemented good will among all PCA regions and members thereof. A classy lady that earned the respect and admiration of all who met her.
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DOWN THE ROAD 2022 SBR Activities June 25 Two-door Twisties August 20 Mullin Automotive Museum September 10 Pre-Concours Detail Clinic October 2 Santa Paula Airport October 9 SBR Concours d'Elegance October 15 Oktober Chilifest November 19 Wine Country Tour December 11 Holiday Brunch Note: events and dates are subject to change
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IN MEMORIUM We are saddened to report that SBR member Chester “Chet” Yabitsu passed away on Easter morning, April 17, 2022. He died peacefully in his sleep with wife Joan and family members at his bedside. Chet was born February 27, 1935, in Parkdale, Oregon. As a young boy, Chet and his parents were held in Tule Lake Japanese Relocation Center in northern California for several years. He went on to graduate valedictorian of his high school class before attending Oregon State University, where he received a degree in electrical engineering. He then moved to California and spent an illustrious 36-year career working at Hughes Aircraft. Chet met and married Joan, the love of his life, in Manhattan Beach, where they had been neighbors. They spent many happy years travelling the world together and recently celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary. Chet joined the Santa Barbara Region in 2001. He and Joan were active members and faithfully served as Der Auspuff Distribution Managers for 15 years. Chet also enjoyed art, music, photography, sports, and collecting “Sally Carrera” memorabilia. A memorial service was held on April 24 followed by private burial on May 5. Donations in Chet’s memory may be made to the Parkinson’s Disease Foundation, 200 SE 1st St., Suite 100, Miami, FL 33131. Chet will be missed by all those who knew him. —David Stone
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MEMBERSHIP REPORT Sue Kinsling
New Members Kerrylea Stippes Thousand Oaks 2001 Boxster S
Barrett O’Gorman Santa Barbara 2005 911 Carrera S
Joshua Cohen Ventura 1971 911S
James Laski Simi Valley 2011 911 GT3
Roger Johnson Newbury Park 2020 718 Cayman GT4
Jim Youngson & Max Youngson Santa Barbara 1969 912
Dennis Carlson Thousand Oaks 2014 911 Turbo
Arthur Chirino Camarillo 2022 Cayenne GTS
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Ray Abel & Pilar Pacheco Ojai 1989 911 Carrera
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Porsche Club of America ZONE 8 OFFICERS
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Zone 8 Representative Lori DeCristo California Inland Region
Autocross Chair Bill Thorp San Diego Region
Event Information Chair Jim Alton San Gabriel Region
Social Media Chair Vinita Khilani Los Angeles Region
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Chief Driving Instructor Scott Mann Las Vegas Region
PCA Juniors Coordinator Dick Douglas Grand Prix Region
Time Trial/DE Chair Russell Shon San Diego Region
Secretary Monica Shea Orange Coast Region
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Rules Coordinator Tom Brown San Diego Region
Webmaster Tom Brown San Diego Region
Concours Chair Janice Witteried California Inland Region
Rules Technical Advisor Russell Shon San Diego Region
Advertiser Directory Aswell Trophy............................ 38
Koncept Motorwurks................. 37
Rusnak Westlake Porsche ........IFC
Bruce Pence, DDS...................... 35
Lori’s Mobile Notary Service...... 35
Santa Barbara Auto Group......... BC
California Tire Company............. 38
Lavaggio-The Art of Detailing... 25
State Farm Insurance, David Fox.. 38
Coachcraft................................. 38
Milpas Motors............................. 9
Schneider Autohaus.................. 24
Ding Masters............................. 37
Monaco Motors......................... 35
Sierra Madre Collection............. 38
Doll Real Estate Services............ 38
No. Hollywood Speedometer.... 37
The Porsche Boutique................ 35
DSR Audio................................. 37
Paul Bancroft Roofing............... 37
Timbers Roadhouse................... 37
Ghost Shield.............................. 13
Porsche Club of America.......31, 34
Village Properties, Robert Watt... 25
Glenn Crawford, WIS................. 13
Premier Coach ............................ 8
Wheel Concepts........................ 24
RS Enterprises........................... 38
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PCA/SBR CLASSIFIED ADS Colgan Original Car Bra, P/N BC3874BC, black, for 1955 to 1959 356A. 1 piece with bumper guard openings. In original box with instructions. Used once, in new condition. Retail new $295, price $145 + $15 shipping. Contact David Green dcverde@yahoo.com.
Pair of 914 tail light lenses. Left and right (1970-76.). Manufactured by AUATL, in original box, and sealed in plastic bags. AUATL logo on lens, with amber lens at each end. $100 (retail $211). Tom Duck, Moorpark, spider333@ roadrunner.com (mention “911" in subject line).
Must find new a home for our collection of Porsche memorabilia, vintage posters, automobilia, etc. Please contact me at suziandbobsb@gmail.com for a complete list
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For sale. Contact Rich Jonsson — (818) 324-3457 1) Porsche; The Classic Era, Dennis Adler, 285 pp ($25) 2) Porsche; Schlegemilch and Lehbrink, 407 pp ($25) 3) Classic Cars from 1945 to the Present; Michael Bowler, 303 pp ($15) 4) Porsche Tech Manual; Henry Elfrink, 1 used ($15), 1 like new ($25) 5) Porsche 912 1965-69 Handbook; Kenneth Bell, 145 pp ($25) 6) Clymer Publication's Repair Manual 1965-76, 911 and 912 Service Repair Handbook ($20) 7) Driver's Manual Type 356A Oct. 1956 Edition (7 out of 10 condition, no back cover page) ($325 obo) 8) Driver's Manual Type 356B Jan. 1963 Edition (9+ condition) ($400 obo) 9) Driver's Manual Type 356C June 1964 Edition (9 condition) ($220 obo) 10) Plastic, maroon colored, Porsche embossed, service manual cover ($14)
PARTING SHOT P r im e r a c in g P o r s c h e s s e e n in t h e C a n e p a s h o w ro o m
Dennis Power
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PORSCHE CLUB OF AMERICA
SANTA BARBARA REGION
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PRSRT STD U.S. POSTAGE PAID THOUSAND OAKS, CA PERMIT NO. 238
July/August 2022
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