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ifty years of Porsche driving experiences, a half century of fun and competitive engagements, five decades of friendships that last a lifetime – this is the common tale of the members in the Porsche Club of America, Santa Barbara Region. What started in 1964 continues to grow as it becomes stronger yet in 2014! What began as a subset of the Los Angeles Region has become the most active and engaging PCA component. Somehow our club’s founders instinctively realized that the creation of the Santa Barbara Region would one day become home territory to wonderful and memorable people, the locale for the most scenic and challenging driving events, and a multiple national award winner. Among its achievements: National Region of the Year, Zone 8 Region of the Year, National Family of the Year, National Best Newsletter (The Heinmiller Award several times), and National Best Newsletter in Class IV (based on size of membership). Individual members have honored the region by winning or being among the top national placers in TSD Rallies, Technical Quizzes and Autocrosses. Our region received its charter on June 15, 1964. Its 50th Anniversary celebration takes place on July 19, 2014. The following pages highlight the most memorable and/or unique experiences for each of those 50 years. The accompanying photography and text were obtained from or inspired by our archives and from personal memorabilia provided by our COMMEMORATING 50 YEARS
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The beloved SBR logo of the Red Speedster in front of the Santa Barbara Mission gets updated for our region’s 50th anniversary with this photo of a Red 981 Boxster in the same spot. This concept became the basis for our 50th Anniversary Poster. Creative & Photography by John Alfenito
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members. The five chapter introductions present the recollections of the writers and give us a touching look into our past. Preparing and organizing the material for this Journal thus became a funfilled exercise as well as a rewarding project. A committee comprised of veteran and newer members reviewed the volumes of yearbooks, Der Auspuff magazines and other material accumulated during our 50 years to identify items included in this Journal. Committee members were John Alfenito, David Stone, Mike Pomerantz, James Oldham and William Griswold. John was the artistic director, graphic artist and production manager and thereby deserves special mention. William hosted all our meetings, James preserved and protected all our archives, Mike handled the arrangements with our printer, Dave provided much of the oral history to go along with the printed matter, and I watched and listened. My heartfelt thanks are extended to the committee. Wishing that the next 50 years are as memorable and exciting as the first half century, I am Yours truly,
50th Journal Committee WILLIAM GRISWOLD JAMES OLDHAM MIKE POMERANTZ DAVID STONE Printer MICHAEL DUNWELL SIR SPEEDY PRINTING 1161 Calle Suerte Suite E Camarillo, CA 93012 805-484-7999
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The joyous celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the founding of the Porsche Club of America’s Santa Barbara Region will take place on July 19, 2014. Our special events will commence at 9:00 a.m. at Porsche Santa Barbara where we will gather and enjoy a light breakfast. Afterwards, we will drive northbound along State Street to Highway 154 (the San Marcos Pass).
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Our drive will continue through the Santa Ynez Valley, eventually returning to downtown Santa Barbara and the Fess Parker Doubletree Resort. We will display our Porsches and feast on a marvelous late lunch. We’ll be joined by state and local officials and, hopefully, by a couple of local celebrities. The drawing for the incredible raffle prizes will be conducted after the meal. There will be a number of door prizes, but we are most excited about the inaugural display of an original work of art painted by our own Burt Misevic that will reflect the region’s glorious past, present, and future. In addition, a limited number of signed and numbered copies of the artwork will be avilable for purchase, as well as copies of the poster created by Der Auspuff Editor John Alfenito honoring the day of celebration.
Full details and further information will be provided to those who register. The cost for the entire day, including the breakfast and lunch, is $40 per person. Complete the registration form below and send with your check (payable to PCA/ SBR) ASAP.
HELP US LAUNCH THE NEXT 50 YEARS NAMES: __________________________________________________________ TELEPHONE: _____________________ CELL: _________________________ EMAIL: ___________________________________________________________ PAYMENT ENCLOSED (@ $40/PERSON): ____________________________ Mail to: PCA/SBR, c/o Nicolas Liakas, 5910 Grey Rock Road, Agoura Hills, CA 91301
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AS PART OF OUR REGION’S 50TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION, WE WILL CONDUCT A RAFFLE DRAWING AT THE COMMEMORATIVE LUNCHEON ON JULY 19, 2014.
ONLY 500 TICKETS WILL BE SOLD FOR A CHANCE AT THREE AMAZING PRIZES! A seven-day, all inclusive European Treffen Porsche Driving Tour FOR TWO, including roundtrip coach airfare. Tour conducted by Fast Lane Travel in September 2014 or May 2015 (your choice). Or, you may select the alternate cash prize of $10,000.*
A set of four, brand new tires for your Porsche. Or, you may select the alternate cash prize of $1,000.*
The price for each raffle ticket is only $100.00.
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Complete the coupon below and submit payment (payable to PCA/SBR) ASAP. First come, first served. Remember ONLY 500 TICKETS WILL BE SOLD, SO THE CHANCES OF WINNING ARE EXCELLENT!
Name: _________________________________ Phone #:__________________________________ Email: _________________________________ Cell #____________________________________ Number of tickets @$100 each: ______________ Payment enclosed: ___________________________ Checks made payable to PCA/SBR. Mail completed coupon and funds to: PCA/SBR, c/o Nicolas Liakas, 5910 Grey Rock Road, Agoura Hills, CA 91301
A portion of the net proceeds from this raffle will be donated to Santa Barbara’s Unity Shoppe.
(*)Winners need not be present at drawing to win. First Place Prize must be claimed and completed by 6/1/2015. Second Place Prize must be claimed and completed by 12/31/2014. Incidental expenses are not included in any prize. Third Place Prize must be claimed and completed by 12/31/2014. Tire brand and size are OEM specified for your Porsche model and year, and will be fulfilled by California Tire Co., Newbury Park, CA. Winners of all prizes will be required to execute liability waivers to the benefit of PCA and SBR prior to travel or purchase. SBR reserves the right to cancel the raffle drawing and refund all funds received in the event that at least 400 tickets are not sold by June 19, 2014. Checks will not be cashed until the minimum number of tickets (400) are sold.
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he Santa Barbara Region declared its independence from the Los Angeles Region in 1964, and the handful of members choosing to transfer their membership to the neophyte initiated what would eventually encompass our current region numbers and boundaries (after incorporating Ventura County into its territory). A logo was designed that focused on the Santa Barbara Mission, but it did not contain an image of a Porsche. The car would be added to the logo years later. I was among the first to carry the torch for the then newborn Porsche Club of America chapter, and I remain an avid participant in today’s PCA/ SBR world. I saw and experienced so many aspects of our club, almost all happy and exciting, along with a very few sad or tragic events. Some of the most lasting memories include how members banded together and survived wildfires, although some (including Ed Yates and Charlie & Jan Davis) lost their homes. The Davises, in true Porsche community fashion, were actually helping another family evacuate when they found out their own home was in peril. Engine problems? Not when everyone had a mechanical solution to bring forth or when you had Joe Schneider and Colin Cunningham in your midst. There were plenty of opportunities for competition among friends, such as what was known as gymkhana, events that COMMEMORATING 50 YEARS
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Ed Yates selection as president in 1969 made the local newspaper.
1964-1973 Although held in Santa Barbara, the 1965 National Parade was sponsored by the Los Angeles Region. This photo recognized the winners in several classes of the competition.
In 1966 the Autocross was known as the Slalom, and it was held on July 4th. Look closely. Recognize the location? The more things change... This cool license plate (right) on the back of a 356 was seen at the September 1971 West Coast Weekend festival in Santa Barbara.
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This 1967 meeting became known as the infamous “Hippie Love In.” Just what went on in those wild days?
The 1969 Christmas Party was held at the Talk of The Town’s banquet room with club president Ed Yates presiding.
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1974-1983 clothing, a parachute, etc.) was provided to the participants during the pre-registration process. Registration for the Mystery Tours was always sold out. The Rallymasters wrote the rally route, arranged for lodging for the overnight stay, made reservations for dinner, and always planned some interesting entertainment. One of the best Mystery Tours that comes to mind was a trip to Morro Bay. We had rooms reserved at a very nice motel and had rented the paddleboat that provided cruising circuits of the Bay. We had a Dixieland jazz band on board for entertainment and enjoyed a multi-course cookout dinner on the upper deck of the ship. All were having such a great time that, on the spot, we extended the cruise for an additional hour. Other destinations for the Mystery Tours included Avila Beach, This ad from 1974 was an early the Calico Ghost Town, and the Union Hotel in Los Alamos. predecessor to Porsche sales in Rallymasters included Joe Boucher and Roger Kerner, Phil Santa Barbara. & Linda Reese, Burt & Marge Misevic, and well-known region member John Tuttle. During these years, the region’s newsletter, Der Auspuff, was assembled by the editor and a slew of volunteers, as they typed (actually using a typewriter), cut and pasted up (with actual scissors and paste) the pages, and then took the paste-ups to a printer for copies. Later, we gathered, usually at the editor’s home, to staple the pages together into booklets, stick on the address labels (one at a time), apply stamps, organize into zip code groups as required by our bulk-mailing permit, and then take them all to the post office for mailing. Most years, for the April issue, region members wrote outlandish articles on imaginary events and topics, created unbelievable classified ads, and invented other silliness for publication. Great fun for all. The April issue was called “Der Auspoof.” w
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The 1974 Open Slalom was held at the Ventura County Fairgrounds. The first mention in the SBR archives of the Corvette Club.
Coverage of the 1974 Pancake Breakfast, which was followed by a spirited baseball game pitting the owners of “the 900s” against “the 356s.”
A September 1975 edition of Funkana - an ad hoc collection of games and challenges saw a lot of hot air from our member participants. And we thought Joe Schneider is always on top of things. Here he takes a well-earned rest during the April 1975 Fastrack Event. COMMEMORATING 50 YEARS
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1974-1983 SBR has always been aware of the need to participate in community services. Pictured (at right) is a 1977 Blood Drive.
Joe Boucher burns some rubber (top) at the 1976 Driver’s Ed event, while Jenny Davis puts a 356 Coupe through its paces.
The 1980 Concours was dominated by 356s, but their reign would not last for much longer.
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SBR members traveled to new “lows” in 1977, but they also traveled up the hill to San Simeon’s Hearst Castle.
The October 2, 1977 Concours d’Elegance was held at Manning Park in Santa Barbara.
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The June 1981 Mystery Tour ended in Avila Beach (at left). A limited supply of gas during the second Arab Oil Embargo required a differenct approach, as in the January 1981 Porsche Challenge (above).
The Monterey Historics in August 1982 at Laguna Seca Raceway saw SBR members everywhere.
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1983 “Hot Tub Mania” with Burt & Marge Misevic relaxing in the water.
Freedom Park in Camarillo hosted many New Members Picnics. These pictures came from 1983.
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GET YOUR KICKS ON AUGUST 29 - SEPTEMBER 2, 2014 An exciting and unique driving experience along America’s fabled Route 66 awaits us as we travel to Arizona for a five-day, four-night adventure into the past over the Labor Day weekend. Touch the “Mother Road” that brought migrants from the Midwest and the East to California, the promised land. Visit the towns and villages that dotted the roadway on the longest stretch of the original highway still in existence. Explore the Grand Canyon Caverns and come up close to exotic animals at the Wild Animal Park & Sanctuary. Tour the old western mining town of Oatman, Arizona, where the descendants of the burros that worked in the mines in the late 1800s freely roam the town greeting visitors with a friendly “hee-haw,” begging for carrots and other donkey treats. Navigate a breath-taking drive on old Route 66 to the town of Oatman, then cool off that evening with a river boat dinner cruise on the Colorado River. Test your luck or enjoy a show at the many riverside casinos, and share several meals with your fellow SBR members. The cost of the trip covers four group dinners, including the dinner cruise along the Colorado River, one lunch, plus fees for the Kingman museums, as well as the Grand Canyon Caverns and Wild Animal Park entry and tour fees. Create yet another life-long SBR memory! To register for this weekend event, please complete the coupon below and mail it as instructed along with your payment. Register early - before August 15 - as this is sure to be another sell-out. Specific details on the trip, including your meal choices, meeting time and location, and other pertinent information will be sent to those who register. Call the Aquarius Hotel in Laughlin, NV for room reservations at 800-662-5825. Mention you are with The Porsche Club of America (Code: C-PCA14SC) to secure the negotiated nightly rate of $75 for a king bed; $30 Monday night (plus taxes). The SBR fee for the entire weekend, including all meals, boat ride, and entrance fees mentioned above, plus activity fee, is only $270.00 per person. Join your fellow Porschephiles for yet another great SBR adventure! Sign up now! For more information contact Barry Weinstein at 805-241-5641 or barrynval@gmail.com.
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Porsche Club of America – Santa Barbara Region And Rusnak Westlake Porsche Proudly Present
Our 38th Annual Concours d’Elegance Sunday, October 12, 2014
At the beautiful Four Seasons Hotel Westlake Village 2 Dole Drive, Westlake Village, CA 91362 Concours
Pre-registration $80 - includes one buffet lunch ($100 day of event) Buffet Lunch $45 (if not registered)
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Car placement 7:00 a.m. Judging begins 10:00 a.m. Awards presentation 2:15 p.m.
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FULL CONCOURS DIVISION C-1 All Closed 356 C-2 All Open 356 C-3 911, 912 (1965-1973) C-4 911, 911 Turbo, 930, 912E (1974-1983) C-5 911 Carrera & Turbo (1984-1989) C-6 911 Carrera & Turbo (964, 993, 1989-1998) C-7 911 Carrera & Turbo, GT2, GT3 (996, 997, 1999-2011) C-8 914-4, 914-6 C-9 All 924, 928, 944, 968 STREET DIVISION S-1 All Closed 356 S-2 All Open 356 S-3 911, 912 (1965-1973) S-4 911, 911 Turbo, 930, 912E (1974-1983) S-5 911 Carrera & Turbo (1984-1989) S-6 911 Carrera & Turbo (964, 993, 1989-1998) S-7 911 Carrera & Turbo, GT2, GT3 (996, 997, 1999-2011) S-8 914-4, 914-6 S-9 All 924, 928, 944, 968 UNRESTORED STOCK DIVISION UR-1 All Closed 356 UR-2 All Open 356 UR-3 911, 912 (1965-1973) UR-4 911, 911 Turbo, 930, 912E (1974-1983) UR-5 911 Carrera & Turbo (1984 -1989) UR-6 911 Carrera & Turbo (964, 993, 1989-1998) UR-7 911 Carrera & Turbo, GT2, GT3 (996,1999 -Y-10) UR-8 914-4, 914-6 UR-9 All 924, 928, 944, 968 UBERGANG DIVISION UG-1 Boxster UG-2 Cayman UG-3 911 Carrera (991, 2012-On) UG-4 Cayenne UG-5 Panamera WASH & SHINE DIVISION W&S-1 All 356 W&S-2 911, 912 (1965-1973) 911, 911Turbo, 930, 912E (1974-1983), 914-4, 914-6 W&S-3 911 Carrera & Turbo (1984-1989) 911 Carrera & Turbo, (964, 993, 1989-1998) W&S-4 911 Carrera & Turbo, GT2, GT3 (996, 997, 991 1999-On) W&S-5 All Boxster, Cayman W&S-6 All 924, 928, 944, 968 W&S-7 Cayenne, Panamera SPECIAL CATEGORIES DIVISION SC-1 Special Interest SC-2 Current Competition SC-3 Limited Production Complete rules at Zone 8 website: http://zone8.pca.org/rules/2012/2012Z8Rules.pdf
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his particular period in the club’s history has special resonance with us. In March 1987, I fulfilled a life-long dream and bought a beautiful black metallic 1979 911SC from a Santa Barbara physician. I also wanted to expand my social life and learn to drive my Porsche at its full potential. Through car-centric contacts I was referred to the Porsche Club and in April 1987, I attended the club’s dinner meeting at Mom’s Italian Village. Members Joe Boucher and Jerry Headley said I had to meet the club’s bachelor president, Bob Roe. To make a long story short, we were married two days before leaving for our honeymoon at the 1988 Colorado Springs Parade. 25 years later, we are still fond of saying that the Porsche Club is the best thing that ever happened to us. In addition to many of the same club activities we enjoy today, we had a few others that are no longer held. We had Mystery Tours, where you pre-paid for your one- or two-night weekend, with no idea where you were going, where you were staying, or what you would be doing. In 1987, Phil & Linda Reese took us to Morro Bay via a scenic back roads route. What you were guaranteed was an adventure in fine driving, dining, lodging, and camaraderie with other Porsche enthusiasts. We also conducted Economy Runs, which were a drive of from 50 to 75 miles on beautiful roads to see how good you were at
1984-1993 estimating your car’s gas mileage and your driving habits. There was a ski trip to Big Bear. We held a charity rally to benefit the MS Society, which ended with a catered barbecue at Brander Winery in the Santa Ynez Valley (we had participants from as far away as the San Diego Region). SBR was very involved in not only region but Zone 8 driving events. We had enthusiastic members heading out on Friday night after work to autocross (then called slalom) or time trial in San Diego, San Bernardino, Bakersfield, Willow Springs, Las Vegas, and Phoenix; returning Sunday afternoon tired but happy. We ran at college stadium parking lots, airfield runways, and fullblown race tracks. SBR held wonderful events at Pt. Mugu which brought drivers from throughout the zone. Some of our members participating included Bob Diaz, Dan Teske, Alan Surgi, Burt Misevic, Steve Lutz, Phil Boughton, Bob Bassett, Bill Sluiter, Henry Valdez, Bill Leonard, Martin Jansen, Joe Boucher, Marty Buckley, John Meaney, Rick White, Tony Morelli, Bob Roe, Suzi Sheller, plus many more. Board meetings were most often held at a member’s home with potluck dinner or dessert served. Our treasury averaged a balance of $800 to $1,500. In 1990, we had 167 members. In 1994, the first Breakfast Meeting was held at BeBop’s in Santa Barbara. We think the most influential members from 1985 to 1994 were Burt & Marge Misevic and the two Joes, Schneider and Boucher. Burt & Marge were always available to counsel the board, as well as plan and execute club events and activities. Marge put on spectacular parties for the club’s 1989 25th and 1994 30th anniversaries. Every year Joe Schneider and Joe Boucher conducted our very popular rally school and rally. When not running our events, they were out making us proud by winning rallies throughout the region and at Parade. w
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Hand-drawn cartoons became an important part of event announcements in 1984. This one for the Zone 8 Rally. Note First Interstate bank in the background.
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The 1985 Concours featured a beautiful collection of members’ Porsches.
In December of 1987 it was not necessary to label the event as a “Holiday Party.” That came later.
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1984-1993 In 1985 the Old Creek Wine Tour took the club to Ojai for some “sampling of the grape.”
Interesting prices for the 1986 Mystery Tour, but no one knew where the group was heading for the overnight trip!
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914s ruled at the 1987 Concours, including Tony Samojen’s yellow beauty, which still looks just as good today.
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A tradition begun in SBR’s second decade continued into its third as the April edition of the club’s newsletter altered its title and content to reflect the “April Fool’s” date on the calendar. This issue was full of humor and satire.
There was no mistaking this Porsche’s intentions.
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SBR celebrated its 25th Anniversary in 1989, producing this commemorative medallion.
In this shot from the 1990 Concours, Steve Conger puts the finishing touches on his beautiful 930 Turbo...a car still being pampered by Steve in 2014.
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The 1991 Concours winners pictured in classic black & white.
The 1991 Porsche Driving Experience presented challenges in all driving conditions in a desert location.
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The club visited the Vasek Polack facillities in Manhattan Beach in 1983.
This shot of Rich & Hali Rumble made the cover of the March 1990 Der Auspuff. It was taken at that year’s El Camino Real Rally.
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he Santa Barbara Region’s fourth decade was one that included outstanding leadership, innovative ideas, significant growth and repeated national recognition. In the mid-nineties, monthly breakfast meetings were established in Santa Barbara and Ventura counties. Santa Barbara locations included The Good Earth, Moby Dick and the Harbor Restaurant, after Moby Dick burned down during the Stearns Wharf fire. Ventura County locations included California 66 and the Way- Point Café, where it remained for the next 14 years. These were popular gatherings, and a record attendance of 140 occurred in August 2004 at the Way-Point Cafe. Some of our major sponsors included Rusnak Westlake Porsche, Cutter Motors (now the Santa Barbara Auto Group), Schneider Autohaus, Gary Betz Enterprises, New Zealand Air, VDO Gauges and Performance Products. Favorite events during those years included our annual Concours d’Elegance held at the Lake Sherwood Country Club from 19942000, Calamigos Ranch from 2001-2003, and moving to the German Auto Fest in 2004. Also popular was the annual Starlite Rallye, a 12-hour nighttime run from Santa Barbara to Las Vegas held until 2000; the annual Solvang Fun Run held from 19982003; a decade of Pozo Runs with the Central Coast Region; our annual Chili Cook-off, reinitiated in 1996; the annual El Camino COMMEMORATING 50 YEARS
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1994-2003 Real Rallye, which continues today; annual Progressive Dinners and renewed interest in autocrossing at the Earl Warren Showgrounds and Camarillo Airport. Monthly SBR board meetings were held in board members’ homes, while quarterly general membership meetings were held at local restaurants that included presentations by vendors and Porsche experts. In 2001, our region helped Bob Campbell present the German Auto Fest, the largest all-Porsche gathering on the west coast. Our members spent countless hours volunteering over the next six years to ensure a quality annual event for the Porsche community. In return, Bob provided us with an annual cash gift. Our region received national recognition on several occasions during this ten-year period. In 2001, SBR was named PCA Region of the Year. That year, we also received the national award for best factored growth of any region. Throughout the decade, several of our members were consistent national winners in Parade competitions including rally, autocross and concours events. Our Der Auspuff editors included the teams of Bob Roe and Suzie Sheller 1995-1997, Doug Partridge and Sheryl Necessary, 1997-2001, and Stephen and Sherry Shafer, 2001-2003. The Shafers received third place in the national newsletter competition for Division III in 2001, and they won the coveted Heinmiller Award for best PCA newsletter in 2003. During this decade, either Bud or Carolyn Ewbank held the position of region president from 1998-2004. As a result of their exemplary leadership, incredible dedication and attention to detail, the region prospered. Membership grew from 250 to more than 600. Their enthusiasm was contagious and brought together a number of talented members who proudly served on the SBR board. Attendance at all our events steadily increased, and we enjoyed an outstanding reputation within Zone 8 and nationally. Bud and Carolyn simply set the example for others to follow and provided the blueprint for the success that the region continues to enjoy today. Sadly, Bud passed away in 2006. Carolyn went on to hold the national membership chairmanship for several years and remains an active SBR member. We owe them a debt of gratitude for their significant contribution to the Santa Barbara Region. w 30
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At the 1994 Vintage Races, a 550 A/RS Spyder belonging to Steve and Don Van Wagner and a vintage 356 (#49) owned by Bata Mataji participated.
The cars and the people of the 1995 Wine Tour. In the left photo, past president Suzi Sheller’s Carrera is in the center.
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1994-2003 About a dozen members attended the Ventura breakfasts in 1996. Today, more than 100 regularly attend the breakfasts which currently take place in Camarillo..
Doug & Terri Anderson hosted the club’s intimate Christmas Party at their home in 1996.
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Numerous 356 variations dominated the 1999 Concours. Steve Conger judged, and Bob Bassett and Larry Stoops did scoring.
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1994-2003 Also in 1999, the Ventura Breakfast returned to its original location, the California 66 Restaurant, where it began in 1997.
The October 2000 Concours d’Elegance at Sherwood Country Club. COMMEMORATING 50 YEARS
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Concours entries exploded as we entered the 21st century. Calamigos Ranch was the site in 2001. Rusnak Westlake Porsche was our sponsor.
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2001 was THE banner year for our region as we took home top national honors for Der Auspuff, factored membership growth, and we were named PCA Region of The Year. In these photos SBR President Carolyn Ewbank, Past President Bud Ewbank and Anita Banke collect our trophies.
Bud Ewbank’s cartoons adorned every issue of Der Auspuff for many years. In this drawing, a lively board of directors meeting is depicted. COMMEMORATING 50 YEARS
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Bob & Jeanette Bassett hosted the annual Chili Cook-Off at their Camarillo home for 10 years!
In 2001, our annual December gathering became the more politically correct “Holiday Party.”
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The 2001 Progressive Dinner benefited our designated charity that year, the American Heart Association.
Bud Ewbank and James Oldham registered the 34 entries for the running of the 34th Annual El Camino Real Rally.
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It was SBR’s 4th Annual Tour of Solvang in 2001, which naturally included a delicious lunch and a group dinner.
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A closer look at our awards for Region of The Year in 2001.
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1994-2003 The 2003 LeMans Tribute didn’t turn out exactly as expected, but the day was far from ruined.
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A popular event for many years, the Pozo Run was cosponsored by the California Central Coast Region and featured a drive to the Pozo Saloon in San Luis Obispo County.
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he Santa Barbara Region greatly expands its services to its membership that enjoys explosive growth and participation. The Fifth Decade is highlighted by more national honors and victories. SBR members dominate national parade competitions. For example, Joe Carastro and Joe Schneider decidedly win technical quizzes. The late Joe Boucher continued to bring home awards as rally champion. Mike Hodson’s family was named Family Of The Year at the San Diego Parade. Yours truly was awarded the National Heinmiller Award for best newsletter (twice) and for Best In Class IV (once). In 2004, we celebrated our 40th Anniversary as a region with a picnic at Freedom Park in Camarillo. It was attended by 160 members. A silent auction brought in more than $2400 for a local charity. Our two Charity Tours to the PCA Parades in Portland (2006) and San Diego (2007) collected canned goods donated to Police Departments and Military families for distribution in their communities Our region earned 2nd Place in the 2008 National Public Service Awards competition. Our designated charity that year was the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, and more than $10,000 was raised from six different events held throughout the year. On June 14, 2009, SBR celebrated its 45th Anniversary. More than 200 members enjoyed the afternoon’s activities, including
2004-2013 a huge silent auction, a lively raffle, a Porsche Driving Simulator and a pictorial review of the club’s history with a presentation by Burt Misevic. The event raised more than $9,000 for our two designated charities, Casa Pacifica and the Santa Barbara Unity Shoppe. Our years’ charitable fund raising set a region record of more than $18,000 and earned SBR an Honorable Mention in the Public Service Awards at the 2010 Chicago PCA Parade. 2010 was another exceptional year for our charitable endeavors. We supported Ventura County Food Share, Hearts’ Therapeutic Riding Center of Santa Barbara and Optimist Youth Homes and Services. Our main fund raiser was our New Member Luncheon at the Four Points Sheraton. We also raised funds at our annual Holiday Party and other events during the year. Our total giving was more than $14,000 for the year. Our previously periodic daylong tours became a monthly feature that drew larger and larger participation by our members. It became commonplace to see 100 or more attending the annual chili cookoff, the progressive dinner and the monthly breakfast meetings. Weekend-long trips over the Memorial Day weekend were initiated that took our members to diverse destinations such as Yosemite, Grand Canyon, Zion and other National Parks. Their success called for more outings and SBR rose to the challenge by offering more weekend-long trips each January during the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday. Competitive events, such as the autocross and TDS Rally were rejuvenated; the former was offered four times each year, twice in Camarillo and twice in Santa Barbara. SBR was instrumental in the launching and continued success of the Festival Of Speed held each April at the AAA Speedway in Fontana. SBR continues to thrive and prosper and is eager to move forward into its sixth decade of Porsche fun, challenges and adventures. w
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2004-2013 This 2004 cover of Der Auspuff featured Wayne & Houri Greko photographed going north on Highway 1, just south of Lompoc. This cover shot conveyed a dreamy and picturesque excursion in an extraordinary Speedster.
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The club visited the Otis Chandler Collection in Oxnard in 2004. Now gone at auction, Mr. Chandler’s remarkable collection of cars, memorabilia and big game hunting trophies was quite an experience.
SBR member Chad Dreier maintained an impressive collection of American memorabilia adjacent to his home atop “T.V. hill” in Santa Barbara. He was very gracious and generous in allowing the club to view the private collection and enjoy a buffet breakfast at the site in 2005.
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To honor the memory of four-time region president Bud Ewbank, who passed away in January of 2006, a “Bud’s Run - Memorial Drive” was held in March of that year.
The 2006 New Members Picnic, held at Freedom Park in Camarillo, was a great gathering for saluting our rapid growth in membership.
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August 26, 2006 marked the end of an era. For ten consecutive years, Bob & Jeanette Basset hosted our annual Chili Cook-Off at their Camarillo home (above). The event, which started with a handful of participants, grew to more than 60 by the end of its first decade. Jim & Terry Middlebrook took over in 2007, welcoming the region to their Santa Rosa Valley home (left), where it has continued ever since. This event remains one of the club’s annual favorites with more than 100 attending each year!
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2004-2013 2007 was a very active year for our region. Just look at all the varied activities on “the bulletin board.”
In this article from Der Auspuff, it was announced that the Hodsons had been named 2007 PCA Family of The Year!
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2004-2013 The December 2007 cover of Der Auspuff proved to be one of the most popular of all, as it featured our rare grille badge on the back of Wayne & Houri Greko’s red Speedster.
2008 was another year full of activities, including weekend trips to the Grand Canyon and Morro Bay, two locations popular with our members.
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In 2009, SBR President David Stone was honored as Zone 8 Enthusiast of The Year by then-PCA President Kurt Gibson (at left above).
Also in 2009, the region had a huge response to a guided tour and luncheon at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley.
In December of 2009, the Unity Shoppe once again received its now-annual delivery of toys gathered at SBR’s December events. Apparently, Santa has a Signal Red Cabriolet!
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As the membership numbers continued to climb in 2010, the activities schedule blossomed. Every month offered opportunities to get together and explore.
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Progressive Dinner Saturday, August 28, 2010
A Conejo Cruise For Fun and Fine Dining Stop 1 - Doug & Nancy Maletz’s Home for Hors d’Oeuvres & Salad Stop 2 - Tuscany il Ristorante for our Main Entree Stop 3 - Dick & Linda Lange’s Home for Dessert
For our dinner at Tuscany il Ristorante, Westlake Village please select from the following entrées:
Petit Filet Mignon & Short Rib
Wild Alaskan Salmon
Pancetta bacon-wrapped filet mignon and slow-braised short-rib served with a fettuccine stroganoff and steamed vegetables.
Charcoal broiled, served over marinated grilled vegetables, topped with a fresh salsa verde and served with garlic mashed potatoes.
Chicken Marsala
Trenette Genovese with Fresh Bay Scallops & Shrimp
Please register no later than August 21, 2010.
A classic dish from Genoa of linguini, fresh pesto, bay scallops, shrimp, potato and string beans.
We will meet by the McDonald’s parking lot in Camarillo, just off Pleasant Valley Road/Santa Rosa exit on the North side of the 101 Freeway at 1:30 p.m. for a 2:00 p.m. departure.
Chicken breast medallions with forest mushrooms in a sweet marsala wine sauce served with garlic potatoes and steamed vegetables.
The cost is $40-per-person, including activity fee, tax & gratuity. Wine will be available for your purchase by the glass.
Make your check payable to PCA/SBR, fill out the reservation form below and mail it to: Doreen Pankow, 2251 Brownstone Creek Ave., Simi Valley, CA 93063 (805) 527-8280 dpankow@sbcglobal.net
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Entrée Choice(s): Filet Mignon
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Trenette Genovese
2004-2013 With membership support, weekend trips over the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday weekend and Memorial Day weekend became a popular way to explore California and beyond.
As our designated charity for 2009, Santa Barbara’s Unity Shoppe was presented a donation check by SBR board members during the charity’s annual telethon.
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2004-2013 Build A Better World, Start With...
PCA/SBR and SCHNEIDER AUTOHAUS Present
EL CAMINO REAL XXVIII A Zone 8 Time-Speed-Distance Rally
On Saturday, June 4th in Camarillo & Saturday, June 11th in Santa Barbara, join us for two special pancake breakfasts at our usual monthly spots. A portion of the proceeds will go to our designated charity for 2011: Habitat For Humanity (Ventura & Santa Barbara Counties). Minimum donation is $15 for adults, $8 for kids. $15 for adults includes two pancakes, bacon or sausage, and a beverage; $8 for kids (under 12) includes one pancake, juice or milk. Tax and gratuity included.
Our designated charity for 2011 was Habitat For Humanity, an organization in which several of our members were active. We had pancake breakfasts and a scheduled “build day,” when SBR recruits helped in the construction of a home.
WHEN: SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2011 REGISTRATION 9:00 a.m. - 9:40 a.m. FIRST CAR LEAVES AT 10:01 a.m. WHERE: METROLINK STATION - CAMARILLO 30 LEWIS ROAD IN CAMARILLO EXIT Hwy 101 at Exit 53B, Lewis Road. Parking lot is North of the Freeway, East of Lewis Road.
COST:
$30 per car at the start, $25 per car if you pre-register by November 5, 2011. Enjoy a no-host lunch with your fellow participants at the event’s end!
CLASSES: Novice, Tour, SOP, NAV, Expert. For a copy of the rules, go to: http://zone8.pca.org/rules/2011/2011Z8RallyRules.pdf Pg. 60
NOVICES:
No experience required. Good stuff to bring: Navigator, time-of-day watch, clipboard, paper, pencil(s), water bottle. You will have fun, even if you leave some of these items at home, but you must have a driver and a navigator!
MORE INFO: Call Joe at (805) 931-0990 for additional information and/or rally rules. Or email: joerally@aol.com or autohaus@silcom.com This Zone 8 event is hosted by the Santa Barbara Region of the Porsche Club of America. You do not have to be a PCA member to participate. We welcome all cars with a driver and navigator, regardless of make. Bring a friend.
--------------------------------------------------------PRE-REGISTER-------------------------------------------------------------To SAVE $5.00, pre-registration MUST be received by November 5, 2011. (Make checks payable to PCA/SBR.) Send this form and your check to: Zone 8 Rally, P.O. Box 1185, Nipomo, CA 93444. Driver: _____________________________ Navigator: ________________________________ Address: ____________________________ Address: _________________________________ City, ST Zip: ___________________________ City, ST Zip: ________________________________ Phone: _____________________________ Phone: ___________________________________ Email: ______________________________ Email: ____________________________________ Class (see website): ____________________________________________ A copy of the Rally Rules will be sent on request.
In 2011, it was the 28th annual running of the El Camino Real TSD Rally.
What happend in Vegas stayed in Vegas in 2011, but apparently some of it leaked into the pages of Der Auspuff.
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The Rebel Without A Cause Run took the club to the fateful intersection of Highways 41 & 46 outside Cholame in 2011.
The Retired & Unemployed Folks traveled north of Santa Barbara for a private tour of Ronald & Nancy Reagan’s beloved ranch. Later in 2011, R.U.F. headed into Beverly Hills for an exclusive look at Stanley Gold’s legendary car collection. COMMEMORATING 50 YEARS
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One of the club’s most popular Memorial Day Weekend trips covered some very scenic ground in Utah and Arizona.
In 2012, the Santa Barbara Region’s Concours d’Elegance returned to Santa Barbara for one of its most beautiful settings to date - the front lawns of Fess Parker’s Doubletree Resort on Cabrillo Boulevard. Having the interaction of the hotel guests and tourists walking by made for a very enjoyable “councours by the sea.”
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Autocrosses at the Earl Warren Showgrounds in Santa Barbara and the Camarillo Airport were very popular. COMMEMORATING 50 YEARS
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STEVE LUTZ JOE BOUCHER BILL SLUITER BILL BOUGHTON SUZI SHELLER BILL RUMBLE SCOTT CARPENTER BILL RUMBLE BUD EWBANK BUD EWBANK BUD EWBANK CAROLYN EWBANK CAROLYN EWBANK CAROLYN EWBANK BUD EWBANK JOE CARASTRO JOE CARASTRO NICOLAS LIAKAS NICOLAS LIAKAS DAVID STONE DAVID STONE BILL SAMPSON MICHAEL BROVSKY NICOLAS LIAKAS DOREEN PANKOW DOREEN PANKOW
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