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FEAT U R E S 12 Holiday Brunch 2023 By Doreen Shinn 14 Introducing the new GM at Rusnak Westlake Porsche By David Stone 15 The Nethercutt Collection By Steve Geldman
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GT3 detail at Cars & Coffee Photo by Gary Krueger
Photos this page: #12 by Randy Fishwick #15 by Bill Hallier #18 by Steve Geldman #26 by Steve Geldman
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18 Rennsport Reunion 7 Part 2: The Track Photos by Steve Geldman 24 High Performance DE and Instructor Training By Glenn Crawford
DE PART M E NTS 2 SBR Board and Appointees 3 SBR Calendar 5 The President’s Column 7 From the Editor’s Desk 7 Gala 60th Anniversary Celebration Announcement 8 Cars & Coffee 28 Event Flyers 29 2024 Zone 8 AX, DE, & TT 30 Membership Report 39 PCA Zone 8 Officers 39 Advertiser Directory 40 Classified Ads 41 Parting Shot
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SANTA BARBARA REGION BOARD OF DIRECTORS President STEVE DOLL sdollres@outlook.com (805) 701-5511 Vice President LORRAINE GRAY grayandassociates@me.com (805) 453-0618
Treasurer JIM BROWN jimb968@gmail.com (818) 559-1004
Secretary DOREEN SHINN doreenshinn@gmail.com (505) 348-7813
Past President ROD HERSBERGER
Goodie Store JOHN BARRISON JohnBarrison@gmail.com (820) 203-8079 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 2
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PCA SANTA BARBARA REGION’S AWARD-WINNING BIMONTHLY MAGAZINE
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Editor DENNIS POWER editor.derauspuff@gmail.com
Board Appointees
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Advertising BOB CLARKE bobshighwaygarage@gmail.com Archives JAMES OLDHAM OldhamJames@msn.com Concours TARA KONRATH tarabrundrett@gmail.com ROBERT & LISA WATT robert@wattrealestategroup.com Dealer Relations DAVID STONE drs993@verizon.net Insurance RANDY KINSLING randkin1@gmail.com
Editor Motorsports DENNIS POWER editor.derauspuff@gmail.com GLENN CRAWFORD 1gunk@sbcglobal.net (949) 468-8608
Membership SUE KINSLING Sue_Kin@hotmail.com (805) 340-0634
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Contributors JOHN ALFENITO RANDALL FISHWICK STEVE GELDMAN BILL HALLIER ROD HERSBERGER MICHAEL KRAUCHI SUE KINSLING GARY KRUEGER REM LAAN NICOLAS LIAKAS LIONEL NEFF DOREEN PANKOW ART SHINN DOREEN SHINN Printing MICHAEL DUNWELL SIR SPEEDY PRINTING 1161 Calle Suerte, Suite E Camarillo, CA 93012
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Santa Barbara Region • Porsche Club of America
2024 CALENDAR OF EVENTS* January
Sat 1/6 Camarillo Cars & Coffee Sat 1/13 Santa Barbara Cars & Coffee Wed 1/17 Edwards AFB Tour
February
Sat 2/3 Camarillo Cars & Coffee Sat 2/10 Santa Barbara Cars & Coffee Sat 2/17 Taste of Italy Driving Adventure
March
Sat 3/2 Camarillo Cars & Coffee Sat 3/9 Santa Barbara Cars & Coffee Sat 3/16 Rock Inn at Lake Hughes Drive & Lunch Mon 3/18 SBR/LAR/GPX Autocross, Santa Maria
April
Sat 4/6 Camarillo Cars & Coffee Sat 4/13 Santa Barbara Cars & Coffee Sat 4/13 Post C&C drive to Pence Vineyards for Lunch and Wine Tasting
May
Sat 5/4 Camarillo Cars & Coffee Sat 5/11 Santa Barbara Cars & Coffee M-F 5/20-25 Lake Tahoe Jamboree
June
Sat 6/1 Camarillo Cars & Coffee Sat 6/8 Santa Barbara Cars & Coffee Tue 6/18 Kernville Backroads Overnighter
July
Sat 7/6 Camarillo Cars & Coffee Sat 7/13 Santa Barbara Cars & Coffee Sat 7/20 SBR 60th Anniversary Drive, Banquet, and Celebration
August
Sat 8/3 Camarillo Cars & Coffee Sat 8/10 Santa Barbara Cars & Coffee Sat 8/17 Pine Mountain Club Drive via (newly opened) Hwy 33
September
Sat 9/7 Camarillo Cars & Coffee Sat 9/14 Santa Barbara Cars & Coffee Sat 9/14 Detail Clinic Sat 9/21 Gimmick Rally
*As of January 2024 and subject to change
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THE PRESIDENT’S COLUMN STEVE DOLL Happy New Year! I hope you enjoyed the holidays and spent some quality time in your Porsches. We have a lot to be thankful for living in beautiful southern California. Thanks for the opportunity to be your president this year. I joined the club in 2007 after I bought my first new Porsche, a midnight blue, 6-speed, Cayman S. It was several years before I became active in the club, only going to an occasional autocross or track day. Moving to Ventura with Caroline
Caroline Doll at Laguna Seca. Photo by Steve Doll
in 1989 and raising toddlers Sean and Sarah took a lot of time, as well as being active in the community on nonprofit boards, skiing, and participating in running events and triathlons. So, for me, the real club enjoyment began when I became more involved and met more of you. This year I hope to meet even more of our members. I have always had a love of cars. We have had over 65, 10 of those Porsches (so far). “Fun to drive” was usually (but not always) an ownership prerequisite. When I was 10, I would grab my older brother’s car magazines out of the mailbox before he got home from high school, MUCH to his displeasure. I would try to read them cover to cover even though I didn’t understand all of what they were talking about. Ten years turned into al-
most 70 in a blink of an eye. Now, I look forward to having fun with the Porsche club and our members. I want to thank the people who participated last year on the board, on committees, and as volunteers who pitched in to make our club so great—It’s the PEOPLE. Special thanks to everyone who contributed to Der Auspuff, particularly its editor Dennis Power, for a fabulous year of magazines! Welcome, also, to the board members who will serve this year: those who remained and those who are new. We had a fantastic time at the Holiday Brunch at Spanish Hills Country Club, with much of the early work by Doreen Pankow and days of organization by Doreen Shinn and helpers. I also want to salute two people honored at the Holiday Brunch. They are Membership Coordinator Sue Kinsling and Past President Rod Hersberger, the 2023 Woman and Man of the Year, respectively (see page 13). These two are special examples of the kinds of people who make our club terrific!
Board of Directors Meetings SBR’s Board of Directors meets on the second Wednesday of every odd-numbered 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 Steve Doll (sdollres@outlook.com) to receive the Zoom link for each meeting. Board meeting minutes are posted on the SBR website as well: www.pcasb.org/#clubnews.
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FROM THE EDITOR’S DESK DENNIS POWER Porsche enthusiasts, rejoice! Once again, our beloved brand has topped the J.D. Power U.S. Sales Satisfaction Index (SSI) Study for premium brands. With a score of 840 points, Porsche outshone the competition, achieving a remarkable nine-point increase over last year’s results. This prestigious accolade signifies Porsche’s unwavering dedication to delivering an exceptional customer experience throughout the entire sales journey. From knowledgeable and attentive sales teams to streamlined processes and seamless delivery, Porsche ensures every interaction reinforces the passion and exclusivity associated with owning the marque. The 2023 SSI Study also highlights Porsche’s dominance across specific segments. Notably, they secured the top spot in both the premium car and premium SUV categories, demonstrating their ability to cater to diverse driv-
ing preferences while maintaining the highest standards of satisfaction. This achievement reflects the unwavering commitment of Porsche dealerships and personnel to providing exceptional service and expertise. It’s a testament to their dedication to exceeding customer expectations and fostering a lifelong loyalty to the Porsche brand. Locally, we’ve always benefited from our relationship with Porsche of Santa Barbara and Rusnak Porsche Westlake. Take a look at page 14 where we are happy to introduce the new general manager for the Rusnak store in Ventura County. So, take pride in knowing that our choice is not only backed by legendary performance and engineering excellence, but also by a commitment to our satisfaction. Porsche’s reign as the leader in sales satisfaction reaffirms its position as the ultimate luxury automotive experience.
Not to be outdone, outgoing SBR President Rod Hersberger also achieved a “number one” rating among members for his more than three years of service to the region and the success we have enjoyed during his term. A lot is done behind the scenes. Those of us on the board are aware of how much time the president position takes and of Rod’s commitment. He put together a great team and kept everyone on task. Your editor thanks you. Equally, I wish to enthusiastically acknowledge the commitment we now have from new President Steve Doll and incoming Vice President Lorraine Gray. It looks like the region remains in very good hands and we can expect great opportunities to drive, socialize, and discover new places. It’s all in the teamwork and these two are now the captains. It looks like the start of a superb year.
SBR’s GALA 60th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION July 20, 2024 Hilton Hotel, Santa Barbara What has the Santa Barbara Region jumping for Joy? The anticipated gala celebrating our 60th Year! How did we get here? Here are some of our achievements during the past 60 years: Our activities have graced the pages of PCA’s publication, Panorama, more than any other PCA Region; We were named a National Region of the Year; We were named Zone 8 Region of the Year; We hosted driving education courses for young drivers; Our membership blossomed to more than 800 primary members; We conducted more than 300 one-day driving excursions; We participated in more than a dozen multi-day adventures; We met more than 300 times for cars and coffee; We’ve held concours d’ excellence and taught our members how to detail their Porsches; We produced an honored and awarded publication, Der Auspuff. Celebrate our 60 Years of success by joining your fellow Porschephiles on July 20, 2024. Soon, you will receive information on how and when to register for the event. Save the date! January/February 2024 DER AUSPUFF
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C A R S & COFFEE @ C AMARIL LO November 4, 2023 — 62 members and 53 Porsches
December 2, 2023 — 62 members and 51 Porsches
Cars & Coffee photos are contributed by Randall Fishwick, Steve Geldman, Bill Hallier, Gary Krueger, and Dennis Power
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C A R S & COFFEE @ SANTA BARBAR A November 11, 2023 — 36 members and 30 Porsches
December 9, 2023 — 47 members and 41 Porsches
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SBR’s 2023 HOLIDAY BRUNCH
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Story by Doreen Shinn
n Sunday, December 10, a spectacular day awaited more than 100 members and guests of the Santa Barbara Region when they met at the Spanish Hills Country Club in Camarillo to enjoy the annual holiday brunch. As usual, the club did a magnificent job in seasonally decorating the banquet room and arranging beautiful table settings. Members arrived with unwrapped toys to be delivered to Santa Barbara’s Unity Shoppe, to help make the season bright for some less fortunate children this year. Rem Laan and Dennis Power delivered these toys after our brunch. President Rod Hersberger addressed us by first acknowledging Richard Nuttall, who is also a member of Spanish Hills and, as such, saved us $1,000 on the room rental. Rod continued by welcoming representatives of our two dealer sponsors: Rene and Nicole Verbrugge from Porsche Santa Barbara and Mehran and Megan Forutan from Rusnak Porsche Westlake. Rod reminded everyone to consult our magazine Der Auspuff for a list of advertisers when needing products and services. Advertisers noted in the room today were Steve Doll Real Estate and Paula and Henry Hinck of Schneider Autohaus, who also sponsored our new member event held last July.
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After we all enjoyed a fabulous buffet and omelet station put on by Spanish Hills, Rod continued by acknowledging past region presidents who were in attendance: Joe Schneider, Dave Stone, Nicolas Liakas, and Rem Laan. He also acknowledged current elected board members Steve Doll and Tom Sutphen, as well as appointed board members: Dennis Power, editor; Bob Clarke, advertising; Sue Kinsling, membership; Randy Kinsling, insurance; Randy Fishwick, webmaster; Dave Stone, dealer relations; Lionel Neff and Art Shinn, activities co-chairs; and James Oldham, archives. Doreen Shinn was gratefully acknowledged for assistance with managing event details, proof-reading, and other general support. In addition to Lionel, thanks were also expressed to Steve Geldman for organizing some fantastic events and Ron Mulick for some great drives. There are a lot of arrangements and logistics going into organizing our events, which form the bulk of the editorial content for Der Auspuff. Photographers include Steve Geldman, Gary Krueger, Nicolas Liakas, Dennis Power, Robert Watt, Randy Fishwick, and Bill Hallier. Their work provides the color for our magazine.
The club continues to be engaged with our communities. We donated $1,350 to Santa Barbara Maritime Museum, which we visited in March, and $1,000 each to: the Boys and Girls Club of Santa Barbara Co., Carpinteria Unit; the Boys and Girls Club Greater Conejo Valley; Girls, Inc., Carpinteria; Gold Coast Veterans’ Foundation; and Blue Light Canine Foundation. Lionel Neff gave an update on upcoming activities. Printed flyers on the tables outlined activities for 2024. He acknowledged the members of the activities committee: Bob Clarke, Steve Geldman, Randy Fishwick, Steve Doll, Ron Mulick, Bill Hallier, Dennis Power, and Rod Hersberger, along with his co-chair Art Shinn. Nicolas Liakas advised of our club’s upcoming 60th anniversary celebration, to be held on July 20 at the Santa Barbara Hilton. Carole Mathieu added that in January the Porsche Mademoiselle Society is putting on a morning whale-watching trip in the Santa Barbara Channel. Tom Sutphen announced our election results for the next two years: Steve Doll, president; Lorraine Gray, vice president; Jim Brown, treasurer; and Doreen Shinn, secretary. He also announced that for 2023 Sue Kinsling has been named Woman of the Year and Rod Hersberger Man of the Year. Bob Clarke, our advertising manager, worked with advertisers and members in organizing some fabulous door prizes that were given away to many lucky members. Incoming president Steve Doll thanked everyone for their votes and invited more people to join in planning. Finally, Rod thanked everyone for their support during his four years as president and wished everyone a wonderful holiday season. Doreen Shinn is PCA/SBR Secretary and vounteer extraordinaire
OPPOSITE: Toys collected and the gathering at Spanish Hills. LEFT TOP: Santa Barbara Porsche Sales Manager Rene Verbrugge and Victoria (l) and Rusnak Porsche Westlake General Manager Mehan Forutan and Megan (r). RIGHT TOP: 2023 woman of the Year Sue Kinsling with Rod Hersberger and Tom Sutphen. RIGHT, 2 DOWN: 2023 Man of the Year Rod Hersberger with Tom Sutphen. RIGHT, 3 DOWN: 2024 President Steve Doll congratulating Past President Rod Hersberger. Above photos all by Gary Krueger RIGHT BOTTOM: SBR delivering toys to Unity Shoppe Executive Director Angela Miller-Bevan. Photo by Rem Laan
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Introducing the New General Manager of Rusnak Westlake Porsche Story by David Stone Photo by Steve Geldman
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as he rose through the ranks. In September 2019, he was promoted to General Manager of Audi Pasadena, and in June 2022, he was named General Manager of Porsche Pasadena. When he left, the dealership was ranked 6th in the nation for new car sales. Additionally, his Pasadena team won the 2023 Western Region Porsche Restoration Challenge in Monterey with a stunning 1968 911L. When he arrived at the Westlake store, Mr. Forutan’s first directive was to move his upstairs office to one on the showroom floor where he could better interact with customers and staff. He then set to work removing the dealer markup stickers from all non-sports cars, including Cayenne, Macan, Panamera, and Taycan. He hopes to one day be able to sell all Porsche models at MSRP. In the few months he has been at the helm, Rusnak Westlake Porsche has moved up four positions in the national dealership sales ratings. Mr. Forutan is looking forward to working with our region as an advertiser and sponsor of our events. He encourages our members to stop by the dealership for coffee and conversation anytime. He wants to firmly establish Rusnak Westlake Porsche as the premier dealership that it is and one that provides a transparent, enjoyable sales experience. He said, “Our commitment is to deliver an experience as exciting as the cars we sell.” We have no doubt that he will do his best to make that happen.
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The Nethercutt displays in the museum and the collection were festively decorated for the holidays. Photo by Steve Geldman
ll our planned drives and events start with a story. Those of you who have read my Der Auspuff features in the past, already know one is coming. Past President and fearless leader Rod Hersberger asked me to plan a Nethercutt Museum experience for our members. I assumed this would be much easier to plan and conquer than the Peterson Museum event I put together last January. After his bribe of treating me to lunch and an adult beverage, I rapturously replied “yes.” On the crystal clear morning of last November 9, our group met in Moorpark. None of our drives or events are planned and executed by one club member; it is with a host of SBR volunteers we are so fortunate to have in our region. Membership Chair Sue Kinsling was there bright and early to get all attendees signed in. This was a near sold-out event as
56 members had pre-registered. After a brief lecture of do’s and don’ts, we departed on an easy 28-mile freeway drive to the Nethercutt Museum in Sylmar, on the east side of the San Fernando Valley. Once we arrived at the museum, Doreen Shinn jumped in for the final roll call. Then, Treasurer Howard Rubinstein took care of our financial obligations with the museum. My personal thanks to all of them! In 1923, J. B. Nethercutt moved from South Bend, Indiana, to live in Santa Monica with his aunt (the founder of Merle Norman Cosmetics). His love of cars began in 1956 and with reserves in hand his collection grew. As more cars were acquired and restored, he was determined to share his masterpieces with the public. In 1971, he and his wife Dorothy opened the museum and it has been free to the public since then. (continued)
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There are two buildings to the museum. One is simply referred to as The Nethercutt Museum and admission is free for all guests. This offers a self-guided tour that houses an amazing 120+ antique, vintage, black iron, and classic automobiles from the early to mid 20th century. In addition, outside in the rear of the building is a 1937 Canadian Pacific Royal Hudson Locomotive with a 1912 Pullman Private Car. How these massive beasts of steel and iron were delivered and installed at the museum would be like trying to explain how Stonehenge was created. It’s worth seeing. Across the street, their other building is known as The Nethercutt Collection. This is where our docent-led tour began. This multistory facility houses some of the rarest and finest automobiles as well as unusual automotive mascots such as hood ornaments and radiator caps. Our docent talked about many vehicles of the era, such as the 1931 Packard 845 Deluxe Eight Sport Sedan and their 1933 Duesenberg Model SJ Arlington Torpedo Sedan. 16
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UPPER LEFT. Photo by Steve Geldman UPPER AND MIDDLE RIGHT. Photos by Bill Hallier LOWER RIGHT. Photo by Glenn Crawford
Although this event was to be focused on the automobile, I think what blew many of us away was presented on their top floor. Here they have an assemblage of mechanical musical Instruments, many of which were demonstrated during our tour. A favorite of mine was the 1912 Hupfeld Photoliszt Violina designed and manufactured in Leipzig, Germany. Approximately 1,000 of this combination of player piano and violins were built with 100 of those delivered to the U.S. Multiple violins are placed within a circle as a rotating horsehair bow mechanically plays each instrument, creating incredible music accompanied with the player piano. The grand finale for the day was their Mighty Wurlitzer Theater Pipe Organ. It was another educational and fun event for our members. I also thank the member photographers who have posted so many photos of this event on our SBR Flickr page. Lastly, thanks to those who attended. For those who missed it, I encourage you to check out the website at nethercuttcollection.org and plan a visit of your own. Steve Geldman has been a member of PCA since 2016. He drives a 2016 911 GTS in Sapphire Blue Metallic.
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RENNSPORT REUNION 7 PART 2: THE TRACK A FOUR-DAY CELBRATION OF PORSCHE HISTORY AND RACING PHOTOS BY STEVE GELDMAN
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A PREVIOUS PAGE: a 2007 RS-Spyder, entered in the Stuttgart Cup, celebrating the golden age for Porsche motorsport and its ability to adapt and change to continue its dominance in sports car racing: mid-1980s to early 2000s ABOVE: The Weissach Cup, celebrating two decades of change and innovation in Porsche motorsport history: mid1960s to mid-1980s
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fter five years of anticipation and planning, on its 75th anniversary Porsche was back at Weather Tech Raceway Laguna Seca to celebrate its icons: both race cars and drivers. Along with Alwin Springer, West Coast icon Patrick Long was a Grand Marshall and among 50 other “legends” greeting visitors, signing posters, speaking at events, and, yes, racing. There were over 300 race entries (a new record) and a beautifully curated mix of many of the most significant and rarest road and track cars that have ever set a tire on a circuit. The action took place last September 28 to October 1. In the November/December edition of Der Auspuff, I wrote about the activities in the infield—“Rennsport Reunion 7: Part 1, the Infield.” Inside the track perimeter, one could visit vendors, walk through displays, meander among the garages, hear speakers, and engage drivers and mechanics between stints on the track. In the current issue, I turn it over to one of our region’s key motorsports photographers: Steve Geldman. He, too, captured some of the action in the infield, but with his trackside media pass he caught the real action: the race cars and the drivers doing what they do best. Steve took over 5,000 images: that quantity being one of the advantages (and disadvantages) to setting your digital camera to burst mode. With Steve’s advice, I’ve tried to select a few of the pictures that show racer-oriented infield activity, races of the various historic classes, and some of the conditions (e.g., rain). Of course, there will be one of the “corkscrew.” –Editor Steve Geldman has been a member of PCA since 2016. He drives a 2016 911 GTS in Sapphire Blue Metallic.
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TOP LEFT: “the legends,” signing posters. Here, Brian Redmond, winning driver of the 908, 917, and 935 in the 1970s. TOP RIGHT: a not unusual activity to be seen in the garages MIDDLE LEFT: concours group cars available for close viewing MIDDLE RIGHT: a Le Mans start for a Porsche tractor race LOWER LEFT: Patrick Long on the grid, ready to race the 1977 Interscope 934.5 in the Weissach Cup LOWER RIGHT: legendary builder Alois Ruff with his 901 prototype
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TOP: Eifel Trophy group celebrates the formative motorsports years of the 911 and the 914, on “the corkscrew” MIDDLE LEFT: Concours group staging area MIDDLE RIGHT: Werks Trophy celebrates the first Porsche prototype cars, from the 906 to 917/30 (Bruce Canepa’s 917 at the front) LOWER LEFT: 1990 962 in the Stuttgart Trophy, celebrating “the golden age” for Porsche motorsports LOWER RIGHT: 1967 906 E in the Werks Trophy competition, with Mark Webber at the wheel
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Rennsport Reunion is a pilgrimage for Porsche enthusiasts from all over the world. It’s a chance to see and hear the most iconic Porsche cars in history, and to meet the people who have made Porsche what it is today. –Patrick Long
TOP: bump!—the Flying Lizard liveried 2004 996 RSR and 1995 993 GT2 in the Flacht Cup that celebrates the period of transition for the 911 GT and its racing variants MIDDLE: racing in the rain, Porsche 911 GT3 Cup cars in the Carrera Cup North America BOTTOM: racing in the rain, the Gmünd Cup, celebrating the foundation years of Porsche motorsport
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Grand Prix, Los Angeles & Santa Barbara Regions High Performance Driver Education and Instructor Training Story and Photos by Glenn Crawford
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t was October 15, on a hot, clear Sunday. Event check-in began at the Desert Poppy Inn in ruggedly beautiful Lancaster. At the hotel, John Quick provided the tech inspection, for those who needed it, followed by a visit to event organizer Suesan Way Carter and Zone 8 Rep Lori DeCristo. They all made everything feel welcoming and go very easy, handing out wristbands, windshield stickers, and the spiffy, new, event T-shirts. By late afternoon we were all attentively seated and in the classroom for in-person learning from professional presenter and GT4 driver Ian Anderson. Soon-to-be track aficionados sat along with a variety of more seasoned drivers and instructors, preparing for a life-changing event. Since PCA is about the people, not just the cars, following class many of us went to dinner at Gino’s Ristorante, joined by PCA National DE Chair Mia Walsh. Early Monday morning started with butterflies for many, lining up at the gate of Willow Springs and taking in the history of the track that first opened in 1953. Waivers signed, wristbands on, we rolled through the gate and drove around the big green wall at the southeast corner of Big Willow and, voila, we were at Streets of Willow, our track for the day. Next came finding a spot to park, unload, and set up our pit areas. I walked over to Tech Inspection and helped John Quick
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with a handful of newly arrived cars and drivers, hearing the admonishment, “please, if possible, don’t arrive late to a driving event.” Here is where things started to feel different from normal DEs; this is a special day as we are not only doing a High Performance Driving Event (HPDE), but concurrently a PCA National Instructor Training for those who successfully complete the course. There is a buzz in the air. The HPDE Instructor meeting started at 0800, followed Chief Driving Instructor Nick Perdikaris conducting the driver’s meeting and Safety Crew Chief Candy going over what the flags used by the corner marshals mean to communicate to the drivers on the track. Finally, instructors are paired with their students for the day. I was assigned two; #1 is here, but where is #2? Did I mention, “please, don’t be late”? At 9:00, the Red Run Group for instructors and advanced drivers is sent out from the hot pit for the first 20-minute session. Then, groups of drivers graded levels of experience—identified as Yellow, Green, and Blue run groups—follow in order. A special group was designated as the Black Run Group for the instructor candidates. At about 12:20, after everyone has had two sessions in the morning, we all broke for lunch to cool down, refuel, and rehydrate. What was really special for me this day was that my two sons, Brandon and Justin, were in
the Instructor Candidate group and we got to chat a bit about how it was going. “The instructors and curriculum are really challenging,” they say, which is great news! During the lunch break, a few drivers with family or guests attending go out to do parade laps at highway speeds (slow) to show what it’s like on the Streets track. At 1:30 we begin getting back on the track, ready to shake off the food coma. All is well until I see a yellow flag at Turn 2, followed by a dust cloud, telling us that a 911 is parked in the dirt inside of the turn. It’s a minor issue for a driver to have an “oops,” but unfortunately the car ended up releasing a bunch of slippery antifreeze when being towed back to the pits. This meant a delay for the track service patrol to soak it up and blow it off so it was safe for all of us. All else went smoothly: sessions were driven, students were happy but exhausted, and once off the track everyone debriefed about their performance. By 5:00 we were all wrapped up and headed back past the wall and out the gate. The National Instructor training appeared to have gone very well and the majority of candidates passed. Another successful track day is in the books!
OPPOSITE: HPDE enthusiasts in the “pit” area TOP TO BOTTOM: the author’s daily driver and track car, HPDE participants on Streets of Willow, and Glenn (center) with sons Brandon and Justin
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Ünstock 2023: A Celebration of Modified Porsches Photos by Steve Geldmann
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something for everyone to see, from classic 911s to icons and modern Cayennes. In addition to the cars on display, Ünstock 2024 featured a number of vendors selling Porsche parts and accessories. Visitors were also able to take tours of the HRE factory and see how Porsche wheels are made. SBR’s Steve Geldman had his 911 GTS accepted for display (see the 911 Carrera GTS in Sapphire Blue Metallic below) and shares with us the photos on these two pages. —Editor
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ou’ve heard of the test pilots Chuck Yeager and Neil Armstrong. Yeager was the first man to break the sound barrier in an X-1. Armstrong piloted the X-15 on seven test flights and later was the first man to set foot on the moon. Edwards Air Force base is crawling with test pilots; the USAF Flight Test School is what they do there! Wednesday, January 17, there will be a drive to and tour of Edwards Air Force Base outside of Lancaster. We will arrive at the base at 11:00 and proceed to the mess hall for lunch. From there we’ll have a guided tour of the legendary Air Force Flight Test Museum followed by a tour of the base via a USAF bus, including a drive down the flight line. There will be an opportunity for a group photo in front of a USAF XR71. This event is limited to 40 attendees and the registration period will end two weeks before the event. Due to national security requirements, during registration and sign-up you will need to provide information other than just your credit card. This information will be kept secure and is only shared with the Air Force Base Security and is one of their requirements to enter the base: open only to US citizens and green card permanent residents. To register, go to msreg.com/EdwardsAFBTour. Cost is $40 per person, which includes lunch, the activity fee, and a contribution to the Air Force Flight Test Museum. Questions?—contact Ron Mulick, ron@mulick.com or (805) 689-1981.
Edwards Air Force Base Lunch and Tour Wednesday, January 17
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Porsches, Friends, and Dining. Vola tutto!
A Taste of Italy Driving Adventure
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he SBR “A Taste of Italy Adventure” will start with a spread of tasty delights at Porsche Santa Barbara compliments of Sales Manager Rene Verbrugge. Then, while sitting in our Porsches raring to go, imagine if you will you driving your Porsche through the Italian countryside with that very special “someone.” The ocean to the west reminds you of the Mediterranean and the mountains, hillsides, and flora are reminiscent of an Italian countryside. Our drive takes us through backroads where the handling characteristics of our Porsches seem to defy the laws of physics., only to be reminded of our limitations by the proverbial “elbow to the ribs” followed by the “slow down” admonishment. Our drive will take us to the authentic Italian kitchen at Trattoria Uliveto in charming Old Town Orcutt, and our host, Alfonso Corti, awaits us with open arms. Our club is being provided the private dining room where we will be served a sumptuous luncheon starting with a mixed green salad and followed by your choice of Chicken Parmesan with spaghetti, or Filet of Sole Provencal with a
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caper butter sauce, vegetables, and potato. A pasta vegetarian dish will be provided as well. Dessert is a specially prepared warm molten chocolate cake. Non-alcoholic beverages are included, but to complement your meal wine will be made available and priced separately. The price for this delicious Italian luncheon is $58 per person. This event will be limited to 80 participants. Reservations can be made at msreg. com/italyadvernture starting January 10 and ending February 9, or before if sold out. Menu selection choices will be available when you make your reservations. Driving instructions will be provided one week before the event. Questions?—contact Lionel Neff at zuma13@msn.com.
2024 Zone 8 AX, DE, & TT Sat-Sun, Jan 6-7 Sat-Sun, Mar 2-3 Mon, Mar 18 Sat-Sun, Apr 20-21 Fri, May 3 Sat-Sun, Jun 15-16 Sat-Sun, Sep 14-15 Mon, Oct 14 Sat-Sun, Oct 26-27 Sat-Sun, Dec 7-8
SDR DE/TT at Chuckwalla SDR DE/TT Streets of Willow SBR/LAR/GPX AX at Streets of Willow SDR DE/TT Chuckwalla CCCR DE at Button Willow SDR DE/TT Willow Springs SDR DE/TT Willow Springs SBR/LAR/GPX AX at Streets of Willow SDR DE/TT Chuckwalla SDR DE/TT Buttonwillow
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MEMBERSHIP REPORT Sue Kinsling
New Members Scott Norton Santa Barbara 1968 912 Targa
Carmelo Gaeta Santa Barbara 2018 911 Carrera S
Karlos Oregel Camarillo 1966 912
Matthew Dino Oak Park 1968 912 Targa
Heather Martineau Newbury Park 2024 Cayenne
Jerrad Burford Montecito 2003 911 Carrera
Daniel Smee Thousand Oaks 2006 911 Carrera S
Lowell & Lisa Easley Oxnard 2013 911 Carrera
Steven Muro Camarillo 1967 912
Lisa Bowman & Carson Ludwig Oxnard 2021 911 Turbo S
Donald Wilson Camarillo 2008 Boxster S
Paul & Savanna Vranjes Carpenteria 2004 Boxster
Chris Diaz Thousand Oaks 1982 911 SC Targa
Fred Bin Westlake Village 2023 Cayenne Turbo Paul & Joyce Rubia Camarillo 1993 911 Carrera S
Jerrad Burford
Mike Johnson
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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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Premier Coach ............................ 6 RS Enterprises........................... 36 Rusnak Westlake Porsche ........IFC Santa Barbara Auto Group......... BC Santa Barbara Region Webstore.. 29 Schneider Autohaus.................. 34 Sierra Madre Collection............. 38 State Farm Insurance, David Fox.. 38 The Porsche Boutique................ 38 Village Properties, Robert Watt... 35 Wheel Concepts........................ 33
PCA/SBR Classifieds 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 the editor at editor.derauspuff@gmail.com with text in a Word document and with photos as jpegs.
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PCA/SBR CLASSIFIED ADS 2005 911 Turbo Cab 62,000 Miles Four-wheel drive, Slate Grey, black leather interior, carbon fiber seat backs, back up sensors, and camera. Additions: PSS10 suspension. HRE wheels, clear bra, updated stereo system, built in Valentine radar detector. Have records for all maintenance. Asking $75,000 Gary Weaver 805-217-5354 gweaver25@yahoo.com
FIKSE polished rims Like new, one rear has minor curb rash. Fronts are 9x18, rears are 11x18, 5 lug, 130mm bolt pattern. Fits 911 or Boxster, 2004-2012. $2,700 Rane Seffel (818) 400-2160
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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.
PARTING SHOT
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