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Gala Holiday Brunch in Santa Barbara Porsche at the Los Angeles Auto Show SBR AutoX Returning To Camarillo

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JANUARY 2O15 Features

Porsches To The Parks....................................10 SBR Autocross Returns To Camarillo.............13 Region’s Man & Woman of the Year.............15 Holiday Brunch in Santa Barbara...................16 Porsche at the Los Angeles Auto Show........20 Mademoiselles Cruise Holiday Lights...........25 R.U.F. Visits Caltech.......................................27

Future Events

Winter Getaway To Rancho Mirage................ 6 Santa Barbara County Missions Tour............ 12 SBR Poker Run............................................... 19 Camarillo Autocross....................................... 29

Departments

SBR Board of Directors & Appointees.............2 SBR Events Calendar.......................................3 President’s Column...........................................4 From the Editor’s Desk.....................................4 Camarillo Breakfast.........................................7 Santa Barbara Breakfast..................................9 SBR Breakfast Maps......................................25 Down The Road - Future Events....................26 Membership Page..........................................28 Name Badge Ordering Information................28 Classified Ads................................................31 Directory of Advertisers.................................31 Breakfast Meetings Map...............................32 The Last Word................................................32

On The Cover

The new Carrera GTS Cabriolet as revealed at the Los Angeles International Auto Show. Photo by John Alfenito DE R

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PORSCHE CLUB OF AMERICA - SANTA BARBARA REGION - JANUARY 2015

Gala Holiday Brunch in Santa Barbara Porsche at the Los Angeles Auto Show SBR AutoX Returning To Camarillo

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President MIKE HODSON aitchpm@gmail.com 805-279-2252

Vice President BARRY WEINSTEIN BarryNVal@gmail.com 805-241-5641

Treasurer STEVE KALLER Steve@kallermgmt.com 818-489-4225

Secretary HOWARD RUBENSTEIN hrrca1@gmail.com 818-340-3366

Membership SUE KINSLING Sue_Kin@hotmail.com 805-386-8112

Activities DOREEN PANKOW DPankow@sbcglobal.net 805-527-8280

Goodie Store RICK & MARTIE THEISE theisem@aol.com 818-999-0401

Past President NICOLAS LIAKAS NicolasLiakas@gmail.com 818-706-6016

Editor JOHN ALFENITO DerAuspuff@gmail.com 818-436-9204 AUSPUFF JANUARY 2O15

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Santa Barbara Region Board of Directors

PCA SANTA BARBARA REGION’S AWARD-WINNING MONTHLY MAGAZINE

Editor

Board Appointees

JOHN ALFENITO DerAuspuff@gmail.com

Advertising TED LIGHTHIZER TLighthizer@sbcglobal.net

Managing Editor

Susan Stone SE.Stone@verizon.net

Associate Editors

Archives JAMES OLDHAM OldhamJames@msn.com

BirGitta Baker Jeanne McNair

Advertising Director

Ted Lighthizer TLighthizer@sbcglobal.net

Autocross STEVE FERRARI SteveFerrari@outlook.com

Technical Editor

Chris Andropoulos chris@schneiderautohaus.com

Coucours KENNY & TARA BRUNDRETT californiasat@gmail.com

Contributors

STEVE FERRARI PAMUELA HODSON Dick LANGE TED LIGHTHIZER JEANNE MCNAIR DOREEN PANKOW RON WILLIAMS

Distribution CHET & JOAN YABITSU yabitsu@charter.net Insurance JAMES EDWARDS James.F.Edwards@hotmail.com

Printing

Michael Dunwell Sir Speedy Printing 1161 Calle Suerte, Suite E Camarillo, CA 93012 805-484-7999

Mademoiselles PAMUELA HODSON uelacat@gmail.com Public Relations DICK LANGE LRLange@pacbell.net R.U.F. JOHN & JEANNE MCNAIR jjmcnair3@verizon.net Safety WILLIAM GRISWOLD WilliamGriswold2@hotmail.com Webmaster RANDY FISHWICK Randy@my964.com

On The Web Website www.pcasb.org Facebook www.facebook.com/PCASBR Flickr www.flickr.com/groups/pcasb Der Auspuff Online www.issuu.com/pcasbr

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Deadline for submission of ad copy is the 10th of the month preceding the month of publication. Graphic assistance 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: Ted Lighthizer 805-527-8280 tlighthizer@sbcglobal.net Der Auspuff, which translates as “the exhaust,” is the official publication of the Santa Barbara Region, Porsche Club of America. Chartered regions of PCA are granted permission to reprint any material herein provided full credit is given to the author and Der Auspuff (with the exception of copyrighted material). Any statement appearing in Der Auspuff is that of the author, and does not constitute an opinion of the Porsche Club of America, the Santa Barbara Region, its Board or Appointees, the Der Auspuff Editors, or its Staff. The Editorial Staff reserves the right to edit all material submitted for publication. Deadline for submittal of material to be considered for Der Auspuff is the 10th of the month preceding the month of publication.

SBR Events Calendar

January

Saturday 3 Saturday 10 Wednesday 12 Fri-Mon 16-19

Winter Getaway To Rancho Mirage MLK Weekend January 16-19, 2015 For our 8th annual MLK weekend retreat, we will be traveling to the charming desert town of Rancho Mirage. This year, our accommodations will be at the Omni Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa. The hotel offers a full array of luxury amenities, including restaurants, a full-service spa, multiple pools (one with waterslides), and a meandering lazy river, all set among beautiful flowering gardens. The resort is situated within easy walking distance of the famed dining, shopping and entertainment complex, The River in Rancho Mirage. We’ll leave for our getaway on Friday morning, January 16, 2015 (details will be provided when you enroll), arriving in Rancho Mirage with plenty of time to check in, enjoy lunch, shop, relax by the pool, and enjoy the beautiful surroundings. Friday evening, there will be a welcome reception at our hotel with hors d’oeuvres and a no-host bar. Saturday morning, we’ll travel to the Living Desert for a private Safari Tour of this 1200-acre wilderness preserve which is home to 600 animals from145 species among its American desert and African garden environments. The animals we may see may include giraffes, oryx, bobcat, cheetahs, camels, zebras and leopards. The plant and animal habitats are spacious and easy to see from the safari vehicles. Following our tour of the Living Desert, we will go to the lovely Desert Willow Golf Resort for a buffet lunch on the terrace overlooking the beautiful manicured greens and desert mountains framing this scenic course. Saturday afternoon and evening are your own to enjoy the amenities of our resort, shop, or enjoy the many attractions of the Coachella Valley, including the Palm Springs Art Museum as well as the highly regarded Palm Springs Air Museum with its wonderful World War II exhibits and knowledgeable docents. On Sunday morning, we will pick up the famed Palms-to-Pines Highway in Palm Desert for a thrilling and scenic drive from the desert floor to Idyllwild, at an elevation of 5400 feet. While there, enjoy lunch on your own and explore the quaint shops. That evening back at the hotel, we will leave our cars parked and walk across to Acqua Pazza restaurant in The River complex for a farewell dinner. The cost of this weekend is $190.00 per person, which includes the reception, Living Desert Tour, lunch on Saturday, dinner on Sunday, and the activity fee. We have arranged a special group rate at the hotel of $175.00 per night. Reservations may be made by calling the hotel at 760-568-2727. Please indicate you are with PCA-SBR. Hotel reservation cut-off date is Friday, December19, 2014. Note: No refunds will be made after December 26, 2014.

Winter Getaway To Rancho Mirage Mail completed form and check (payable to PCA/SBR) to: Jeanne & John McNair, 1836 N. Nowak Ave., Thousand Oaks, CA 91360 (805) 494-1527 jjmcnair3@verizon.net

Name(s): _________________________________________________ Email Address: _____________________________________________ Cell Phone #: ______________________________________________ Payment Enclosed (@ $190.00 per person): _________________________

February Saturday 7 Saturday 14 Saturday 21

Saturday 7 Wednesday 11 Saturday 14 Saturday 21

Tour The Missions of Santa Barbara County Saturday, February 21, 2015

CAMARILLO BREAKFAST............................................8:00 a.m. Panera Bread & Johnny Rockets, Camarillo Outlets SANTA BARBARA BREAKFAST...................................8:30 a.m. Moby Dick Restaurant, Stearns Wharf THE MISSIONS OF SANTA BARBARA COUNTY.........page 12 > A one-day tour of three California missions

There are 21 Missions in California. Three of the most beautiful and unique are located in Santa Barbara County.

On February 21, 2015, PCA/SBR will conduct a tour of missions LA PURISIMA CONCEPCION, SANTA INES and SANTA BARBARA. Self-guided tours will be experienced at each location. Learn about the lives of the padres and the locals who inhabited the California coast. See the techniques used to construct these monuments to European influence. Learn the skills needed to survive in new habitats. Study the role that religion played in the establishment of the outposts. Touch and feel a key part of California history. A challenging driving tour through beautiful countryside will connect our journey’s destinations. A special buffet lunch will be enjoyed in a private room at Pea Soup Andersen’s in Buellton. The fee for the day-long adventure is $40.00/person; that includes lunch, tips, taxes and SBR activity fee. (California Park entrance fees are extra.) To register for this event, complete the coupon below and mail it with your check payable to PCA/ SBR, c/o Steve Kaller, 30423 Canwood Street, Suite 227, Agoura Hills, CA 91301. Contact Steve at Steve@kallermgmt.com Deadline for registering is February 10, 2015. No refunds after that date. Information on meeting place and time and other important details will be provided to those who register.

The Missions of Santa Barbara County Saturday, February 21, 2015 NAME(S): _________________________________________________

E-MAIL: ___________________________________________________ HOME PHONE: _________________CELL: _______________________

NO. OF PARTICIPANTS: _____@ $40 CHECK ENCLOSED$__________ Mail this coupon with check as specified above.

March CAMARILLO BREAKFAST........................................... 8:00 a.m. Panera Bread & Johnny Rockets, Camarillo Outlets BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING............................. 6:30 p.m. Ameci’s Pizza, Thousand Oaks SANTA BARBARA BREAKFAST ................................. 8:30 a.m. Moby Dick Restaurant, Stearns Wharf JUST THE POKER RUN........................................................ page 19> ADDED! Starts in Agoura Hills

PORSchE POKER RUN saturday, march 21, 2015 Drive the little-known, scenic back roads of Ventura County, stopping to pick up playing cards along the way - with the top three poker hands splitting the pot! Bring your own delicious picnic lunch to enjoy at the completion of our drive, where the winners will be crowned and the prize $$$ will be distributed! We’ll meet at Agoura Hills City Hall (29901 Ladyface Ct., Agoura Hills 91301) at 9:30 a.m. for a 10:00 a.m. start. Cost is only $10 per person, including one poker hand and activity fee. Extra poker hands can be purchased for $5.00 cash ante per person (limit 2 per car) on the day of the event, if you want to sweeten the pot! R.S.V.P. to Mike Hodson (805) 279-2252. Send your checks, made out to PCA/SBR to Mike at: 6076 Tahoe Place, Camarillo, CA 93012 No refunds after March 17 for this event.

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CAMARILLO BREAKFAST............................................8:00 a.m Panera Bread & Johnny Rockets, Camarillo Outlets SANTA BARBARA BREAKFAST...................................8:30 a.m. Moby Dick Restaurant, Stearns Wharf BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING..............................6:30 p.m. Ameci’s Pizza, Thousand Oaks WINTER GETAWAY TO RANCHO MIRAGE..................page 6 > Omni Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa, Rancho Mirage

The President’s Column MIKE HODSON

t is an honor and a privilege to serve as your new Santa Barbara Region President for 2015. For those who don’t know me, our family joined PCA in 2002 after discovering the Camarillo breakfast quite by accident. We received an incredibly warm and friendly welcome from Dave Stone and became members on the spot. Initially, my wife, Pamuela, was skeptical about being involved with a car club. However, after our first event, she became an instant fan of the club. For several years, I served as the Goodie Store chairman, and in 2006 our family was honored with the “Family of the Year” award from PCA headquarters. Since then, the Santa Barbara Region has grown and prospered, thanks to the dedication and hard work of our Board members. My goals as President for 2015 are quite simple – first and foremost, to welcome all members, new, recent, and long-term, to our events. If you have not attended a breakfast or other activity recently, please join us. I look forward to seeing and personally welcoming everyone. PCA was created to help members have fun with their cars. My job, which I take seriously, is to see that happen. Second is to continue the Santa Barbara Region (SBR) tradition of excellence in all aspects of the club. This includes planning and executing the best and most enjoyable activities for our members, plus producing and distributing the multiple-award-winning newsletter, Der

Auspuff, while at the same time exercising our fiduciary responsibility to our members in keeping the club financially stable. SBR was honored with the Region of the Year award for 2013, solid evidence that we are on the right path. Recently, I attended the Zone 8 Presidents meeting and learned about the exciting year PCA has in store for 2015, the 60th anniversary of PCA. Men and women from Zone 8 are constantly thinking about how to make PCA events better for our members, everything from Autocross to Concours to Parade to Time Trial. Every detail and every rule is analyzed and studied, and every decision is carefully considered. Sweating the details on a daily basis makes our club very special. We are fortunate to have so many wonderful, dedicated people in our club at every level. 2015 promises to be an exciting and eventful year for SBR. We have a full slate of activities planned. Please see the flyers in this issue of Der Auspuff for details. The majority of our 2014 Board members will continue to serve for 2015, which will help me tremendously. Being able to rely on their experience and wisdom will make my learning curve much less steep. Special thanks are due to outgoing President, Doreen Pankow, who will serve as Activities Chair this year. Doreen and the rest of the Board have set the bar quite high for me, and they will be an extremely tough act to follow. I pledge to do my utmost to follow their fine leadership examples. My door is always open, and your comments and suggestions are welcome.

From The Editor’s Desk JOHN ALFENITO

appy New Year! I’d like to welcome our new board members, President Mike Hodson and Secretary Howard Rubenstein. 2015 has a tough act to follow when you consider all the big things that happened in and to our region in 2014. Please allow me to express my sincere gratitude for being named “Man of the Year” at December’s Holiday Brunch. I know that you appreciate Der Auspuff because many of you tell me so at each of our meetings. But, to be recognized as MOTY is something I did not expect. Thank you very much! I am humbled by this honor. Speaking of the magazine, you may notice a few subtle changes for the new year. For starters, the cover logo has been slightly reworked, modernized, perhaps, which I hope will give us a little more creative freedom with cover images in the months ahead. There are a few other minor adjustments, which you may notice as well.

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About this month’s cover shot...as is my tradition, I packed up “the big camera” and headed for the Los Angeles Convention center the week before Thanksgiving for a visit to the L.A. International Auto Show. Once again, Porsche’s display in Petree Hall did not disappoint. I posted a number of pictures on the SBR Facebook page in November, but I saved the best shots for this month’s Der Auspuff (pages 20 & 21). While Porsche presented most of its display cars in silver (as usual), the new offerings, all badged “GTS,” were in brilliant red! The effect was as you’d expect - pretty spectacular, like the Carrera GTS Cabriolet covergirl. And, as you can see in my selfie at left, I made a new friend at the auto show. Not the smartest guy on the show floor, but a heck of a listener, and don’t we all need one of those occasionally? So, here’s to a great 2015 ahead of us. The yearly activities schedule is filling up, which means we should all make our plans now to join our fellow members on a fun adventure or two, or more!

RS ENTERPRISES JASON DUARTE

249 S. Laurel Street Ventura, CA 93001 805-643-1041 Neil G. McAuliffe, PCA/SBR Member since 2003

McAuliffe Financial Services, Inc. Call us at

805-497-2332

www.McAuliffeFinancialServices.com 2660 Townsgate Road, Suite 160 Westlake Village, CA 91361 CA Insurance License No. 0454144 - Securities offered through Crown Capital Securities, L.P. - Member FINRA/SIPC

For more information, call Dustin Troyan at 818.584.3240 and visit www.lavaggio.net

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Winter Getaway To Rancho Mirage Mail completed form and check (payable to PCA/SBR) to: Jeanne & John McNair, 1836 N. Nowak Ave., Thousand Oaks, CA 91360 (805) 494-1527 jjmcnair3@verizon.net

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Camarillo Breakfast

December 6, 2014 95 Attendees, 61 Porsches

EVENT PHOTOS BY JOHN ALFENITO

Both the patio at Johnny Rockets and the tables at Panera Bread were well poplulated with SBR members.

New member Gary Goodman from Pt. Hueneme

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SBR Archives Director James Oldham is on the road to recovery from his broken leg. Still not cleared for “clutching,” he arrived at breakfast in a stylish Chevy Cruze!

AswellTrophy Awards & Engraving Trevor Ashton

Your source for parts and accessories for all Porsche® automobiles! www.SierraMadreCollection.com 626.844.4616 • 888.986.4466

1055 E. Walnut Street Pasadena CA 91106

235 N. Oxnard Blvd. Oxnard, CA 93030 (805) 487-2224 Fax (805) 487-3588

trevor@aswelltrophy.com www.aswelltrophy.com

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OEM CHROME & SILVER WHEELS OEM CHROME CORE EXCHANGE AFTERMARKET WHEELS WHEEL REFINISHING & REPAIRS POWDER COATING CUSTOM BUILT WHEELS CUSTOM PAINTING CHROME PLATING

WHEEL CONCEPTS FRED HOROWITZ

1103 LAWRENCE DR. NEWBURY PARK, CA 91320 fred@wheelconcepts.com www.wheelconcepts.com

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Walt Branscome Sales Professional

SINCE 1977

Porsche Santa Barbara 402 South Hope Avenue Santa Barbara, CA 93105 Phone: 805-682-2000 Fax: 805-682-7133 Cellular: 805-708-2807

2015 Certified Porsche Sales Professional Email: wbranscome@sbautogroup.com http://santabarbara.porschedealer.com

Santa Barbara Breakfast

December 13, 2014 40 Attendees, 30 Porsches

EVENT PHOTOS BY RON WILLIAMS

Angelo & Susan Secco

New member Rick Wood from S.B.

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GRAND CANYON

PORSCHES TO MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND • MAY 22-25 Come join us for a fun-filled trip over the 2015 Memorial Day weekend where you will see, explore and touch some of the most majestic and awesome red rock and sandstone formations in America. We will depart the morning of Friday, May 22, and travel north on CA Hwy 14, then east across the Pearblossom Hwy and north on the I-15. We’ll stop for lunch in Las Vegas and then continue north, passing briefly through Arizona and then crossing into Utah. As we cross into Arizona and Utah, you will drive through a corridor of native sandstone carved out by the Virgin River, providing spectacular scenery. Just north of St. George, we will head east on UT-9 towards Springdale, where we will stay at the Best Western Zion Park Inn, our weekend home. The rooms are individually climatecontrolled and have satellite TV and kitchenettes.There is also an outdoor pool and a hot tub that you can enjoy. We will even have a reserved area for parking our cars. Friday evening, we’ll enjoy Mexican cuisine at the Bit and Spur just across the street from the hotel. On Saturday, we’ll explore Zion National Park, a vertical sandstone world with miles of serpentine slot canyons and immense quietude. These unique sandstone cliffs range in color from cream, to pink, to red. They could be described as sandcastles crowning desert canyons. Designated in AUSPUFF JANUARY 2O15

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1919, Zion is Utah’s oldest National Park. At the Zion NP entry and Visitor Center, we will catch the Zion Canyon free shuttle. The driver will describe the various monuments, sites and trails as we drive through the park. We will be able to get off and on the shuttle bus at multiple stops throughout the park to explore the scenery. Have your camera and plenty of batteries ready as the photo ops are everywhere you turn. Zion offers many paths and hiking trails that range from short “leg stretchers” to longer hikes, so bring your hiking shoes and sunscreen. The Lodge in the center of the park offers lunch and snack items including ice cream cones, along with a large lawn with trees to relax under and a gift shop to browse. At the end of the day, we will all meet for cocktails and dinner at the Wildcat Willies Ranch Grille and Saloon in Springdale. The North Rim of the Grand Canyon is our destination on Sunday. The 9E route will take us over some twisty roads and through the one-mile-long Zion tunnel. We will then cut through the park’s Checkerboard Mesa area, which ends at US- 89 at Mt. Carmel Junction. We’ll follow US-89 into Arizona and further south into the park and then take Hwy 67 out to our first viewpoint, Cape Royal. This spot provides a breathtaking panoramic view up, down and across the Grand Canyon with unlimited vistas to the east and west. Then enjoy a half-mile walk out to the natural

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Monday will be an optional day for those who want to stay and explore more sights and avoid the holiday traffic. Just relax in Springdale or take a side trip to Bryce Canyon NP. We’ll head north on Hwy 89, then east on Hwy 12 through the beautiful Red Canyon area and on into Bryce Canyon National Park. Bryce Canyon’s elevation ranges from 8000-9000 feet, meaning temperatures could be

on the cool side. The canyon itself is about 800 feet deep. Within the park, we will stop at over a dozen view-points to see the breathtaking views and photo ops, all within a short walking distance from your car. Your eyes won’t believe that this spectacle of nature is actually possible. Forces of nature have conspired over millions of years to wear away and create these stunning rock castles. The intricate spires and formations known as hoodoos defy your imagination. There are also trails down into the canyons where you can experience walking through the hoodoos. Hiking the trail between Sunset and Sunrise view-points is well worth the effort. Dinner will be on your own. There is a great restaurant just outside the park, or you can have dinner back in Springdale. If you are interested in participating in this actionpacked weekend, register with Ted Lighthizer & Doreen Pankow at dpankow@sbcglobal.net or 805-527-8280. Rates for rooms with a king-size or two queen-size beds are $179 per night plus tax and include a hot breakfast. The fee for the entire weekend is $125 and includes three dinners, taxes, gratuities, and activity fee. You also need to be prepared to pay $25 per car at the entry to each of the three National Parks or bring your National Park Senior pass (age 62 and over) to enter the parks for free.

ZION NATIONAL PARK-GRAND CANYON NORTH RIM-BRYCE CANYON NATIONAL PARK

PORSCHES TO THE PARKS MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND • MAY 22-25

Come join us for a fun-filled trip over the 2015 Memorial Day weekend where you will see, explore and touch some of most majestic and awesome red rock and sandstone formations in America. We will experience the grandeur of Zion National Park on Saturday, a vertical sandstone world with miles of serpentine slot canyons and immense quietude and where hiking trails abound. On Sunday, we’ll take a scenic drive to the North Rim of the Grand Canyon to enjoy its majestic beauty. Monday will be an optional day for those who want to stay and explore more scenic sights and avoid the holiday traffic. Just relax in Springdale or take a day trip with the group to Bryce Canyon National Park and stop at over a dozen view-points to see the breathtaking views and photo ops, all within a short walking distance from your car The Best Western Zion Park Inn will be our weekend home. Discounted rates are available until April 20th for king-size or two queen-size beds at $179 per night plus tax. This rate includes a hot breakfast for two. The rooms are individually climate controlled and have satellite TV and kitchenettes. There is also an outdoor pool and a hot tub that you can enjoy and a reserved area for parking our cars. Reservations may be made by calling the hotel at 435772-3200. Please indicate you are with PCA-SBR. http://www.zionparkinn.com/ If you are interested in participating in this action-packed weekend, register with Ted Lighthizer and Doreen Pankow at dpankow@sbcglobal.net or (805) 527-8280 prior to April 20th. The fee for the entire weekend is $125 and includes three dinners, tax, gratuities and activity fee. Note: No refunds will be made after May 17th for this fee. Payment and registration form must be received no later than April 20, 2015. Send to: Doreen Pankow, 2251 Brownstone Creek Ave, Simi Valley, CA 93063. Make checks payable to PCA/SBR.

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PORSCHES TO THE PARKS MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND • MAY 22-25 Names: _________________________________________________ Email Address: _____________________________________________ Phone: ______________________ Cell Phone: ____________________ Check enclosed for the amount of: _______________ ($125 per person to PCA/SBR) Plan to stay Monday to explore other scenic sites? Yes___ No___ Cancellations after May 17th will not receive a refund.

These Memorial Day Weekend trips have filled up quickly in prior years, so register early. This promises to be yet another memorable Santa Barbara Region event.

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arch of the Angel’s Window for more spectacular views. We’ll drive back to the Grand Canyon Village and Lodge where you can enjoy lunch while sitting on the patio that overlooks the North Rim of the Grand Canyon. You’ll want to take advantage of the half-mile walk out to Bright Angel Point where the canyons drop away from you on both sides of the trail for more incredible views. After enjoying all these sites, we’ll return to Zion for a delicious dinner at the Switchback Grille, adjacent to our hotel.

Tour The Missions of Santa Barbara County Saturday, February 21, 2015

There are 21 Missions in California. Three of the most beautiful and unique are located in Santa Barbara County.

On February 21, 2015, PCA/SBR will conduct a tour of missions LA PURISIMA CONCEPCION, SANTA INES and SANTA BARBARA. Self-guided tours will be experienced at each location. Learn about the lives of the padres and the locals who inhabited the California coast. See the techniques used to construct these monuments to European influence. Learn the skills needed to survive in new habitats. Study the role that religion played in the establishment of the outposts. Touch and feel a key part of California history. A challenging driving tour through beautiful countryside will connect our journeyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s destinations. A special buffet lunch will be enjoyed in a private room at Pea Soup Andersenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s in Buellton. The fee for the day-long adventure is $40.00/person; that includes lunch, tips, taxes and SBR activity fee. (California Park entrance fees are extra.) To register for this event, complete the coupon below and mail it with your check payable to PCA/ SBR, c/o Steve Kaller, 30423 Canwood Street, Suite 227, Agoura Hills, CA 91301. Contact Steve at Steve@kallermgmt.com Deadline for registering is February 10, 2015. No refunds after that date. Information on meeting place and time and other important details will be provided to those who register.

The Missions of Santa Barbara County Saturday, February 21, 2015 NAME(S): _________________________________________________

E-MAIL: ___________________________________________________ HOME PHONE: _________________CELL: _______________________

NO. OF PARTICIPANTS: _____@ $40 CHECK ENCLOSED$__________

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Mail this coupon with check as specified above.

SBR Autocross Returns To Camarillo Airport Saturday, April 25, 2015 STORY BY STEVE FERRARI SBR AUTOCROSS CHAIR

adies and Gentlemen, it will soon be time to start your engines! Saturday April 25, 2015, PCA-SBR will host a PCA Zone 8 Autocross at the Camarillo Airport. However, you don’t need to own a Porsche or be a PCA member to run in this event. What you will need is a helmet and a vehicle that will pass our tech inspection. See the Zone 8 rules at http://tinyurl. com/Zone8Rules for more detailed information, especially if your car has been modified. I would encourage all members, specifically those who have not participated in an autocross before, to register and drive in this event. Our club has over 700 members, and I am hoping for 60 to 65 entrants on April 25. For those of you who are not familiar with how we run an autocross, club members design and create a driving course on a closed runway at the Camarillo Airport. The route, marked by traffic cones and chalk, provides you with the chance to put your car through its paces in a controlled environment. The course is designed not for speed, but rather for handling. In fact, you probably won’t be going any faster than the top speed of your second gear (about 50 mph). You’ll be able to drive your car the way it was designed to be driven. You won’t need any track or previous autocross experience as there will be friendly, competent instructors available to help you get started. Once you’ve tried an autocross, you will have a much better understanding of how your car handles. For those of you who have previously taken part, there is a new element this year, and it involves enrollment. ALL participants must sign up on-line. The web address to do so is http://tinyurl.com/AutoXCamarillo. You will be able to get detailed information on the event, obtain directions, register your car, provide contact information, and pay on-line. We will not accept checks or take signups through the mail. In addition, for those of you who would like to volunteer to work the event and do not plan to drive, I am asking you to enroll online also, using the same address as above.

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Posas exit Where: Take the Las Posas south, Las Camarillo Airport. Camarillo. Take off the 101 in Pleasant Valley Road, n. turn right on Airport Way to T-intersectio turn right on follow the signs. Turn right and ) approximate Airport Gate Schedule: (times Check In at 6:30 a.m. Registration Inspection begins 6:45 a.m. Tech Drivers Meeting 8:00 a.m. MandatoryRuns begin 4:30 p.m.) Runs (to 8:30 a.m. Practice Official Timed 2:00 p.m. 3

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Santa Barbara Region’s Man & Woman of the Year

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Editor John Alfenito was named Man of the Year. He’s pictured here at Der Auspuff headquarters in Sherwood Forest.

SBR Holiday Brunch At La Cumbre Country STORY BY DOREEN PANKOW, EVENT PHOTOS BY RON WILLIAMS

ur members enjoyed another wonderful holiday brunch at the stately La Cumbre Country Club in Santa Barbara. It was decorated beautifully for the season with garlands, wreaths and lighted trees. The tables in the elegant dining room were set with sparkling glasses, silverware and festive centerpieces, and the dining areas had views of the beautiful gardens and lawns. Over 110 members arrived with unwrapped toys to be delivered to Santa Barbara’s Unity Shoppe to help bring joy to less fortunate children this holiday season. The toys were piled high onto tables adjacent to the fireplace beside tables displaying the silent auction items and door prizes for our members. When the majority of participants had arrived, we all enjoyed a sumptuous brunch including limitless champagne and mimosas. The brunch presentation was superb and included delicious breakfast items, prime rib, salmon, and a variety of fruit, salads and desserts. Needless to say, we all thoroughly enjoyed the fare and the conversations with our fellow members and friends.

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A Sunday brunch is the perfect time to celebrate friendships we’ve developed with other members and to recognize all our members who have contributed so much time to make our club successful. Following the meal, our president went to the podium to begin the acknowledgements. Our sponsors, Sam & Lacy Abergel from Rusnak Westlake Porsche and Walt & Rebecca Branscome from Santa Barbara Auto Group, were recognized and thanked for their ongoing financial support and all the continental breakfasts they’ve provided at the start of many of our events. Walt and Sam were presented with gift cards in appreciation for all they do to support our club, and each dealership was presented with an honorary plaque. We were also delighted to have eight past presidents in attendance. Doreen provided a brief overview of SBR’s activities in 2014 and thanked all the members who served as coordinators and volunteers and made these such successful and fun events. She also expressed appreciation for their generous contributions to the various charities we sup-

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The 2014 Board members were recognized for their service to the club, and several board members were presented with special awards to acknowledge their many contributions to the club over the past five to ten years. Nicolas Liakas received the Lifetime Achievement award for over ten years of service on the board. Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s held multiiple positions from editor to president, and his significant accomplishments, including the multitude of events heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s organized, deserved special acknowledgement. John & Jeanne McNair, Ted Lighthizer and John Alfenito were also given recognition for their many accomplishments and years of service provided to the club.

Dick Lange announced the Man and Woman of the Year and presented the perpetual awards to Der Auspuff Editor John Alfenito and President Doreen Pankow. Dick also certified the 2014 election results. Doreen handed over the presidential baton to Mike Hodson, who then announced the 2015 officers: Mike Hodson as President, Barry Weinstein as Vice President, Howard Rubenstein as Secretary, Steve Kaller as Treasurer and Doreen Pankow as Activities Chair. Dick Lange will move to Public Relations, and the rest of the board appointees remain unchanged from 2014. Mike Hodson then announced the winners of the Silent Auction items. To thank our members in attendance, dozens of great door prizes were given away. Mike closed the meeting by expressing gratitude to everyone for their support and stated he is looking forward to being our President and enjoying another exciting year in 2015. =

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ported this year. Silent Auctions were held at both the 50th Anniversary Celebration and at the Holiday Brunch, raising over $1800 for the Unity Shoppe. Doreen thanked Past President Burt Misevic for donating his original artwork of Stearns Wharf, as well as Santa Barbara Auto Group, Schneider Autohaus, and other members for their generous gift donations to help raise funds for this charity.

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The Tech Report

Rear Wheel Steering BY CHRIS ANDROPOULOS Santa Barbara Region Tech Editor

hroughout Porsche’s history, a common thread has been the initial offering of high technology in the marque’s “halo” models, followed by eventual across-the-range implementation of these high-tech features. This philosophy was perhaps best exemplified in the 959 supercar of the 1980s. The features of this rolling, uber-technology showcase eventually trickled down to Porsche’s “normal” models, such as the all-wheel-drive 964 Carrera 4 of 1989 and the twin-turbocharged 993 Turbo of 1996. Today’s Porsche lineup is full of AWD models with electronic controls that owe their existence to the pioneering 959. Technological advances and economies of scale have enabled once-expensive and exclusive features to be installed in a wider array of Porsche cars and at a much faster rate. One of the latest examples of this democratization of technology is the active engine mounts of the top-of-therange 2010 997 GT3 and Turbo, find-

less in operation, thanks to modern electronics, and it is the culmination of decades of research by Porsche engineers searching for an elegant solution for precise control of the rear suspension characteristics of its high-performance street cars.

The suspension of a thoroughbred sports car is at best a compromise between its promise of race car-like handling and the everyday realities of commuting on public roads. This is largely achieved through careful selection of spring rates, damper (“shock absorber” in Americanspeak) settings, sway bars, and the stiffness of the suspension bushings. Race cars often use solid metal suspension bushings to ensure precise control of wheel alignment during hard cornering. This works great on a smooth racetrack but would be extremely harsh and unlivable on the street. The suspension bushings of road cars are usually made of rubber, and they serve to partially isolate the normal movement of suspension arms from the body. The drawback of rubber bushings is that they can

The suspension of a thoroughbred sports car is at best a compromise between its promise of race car-like handling and the everyday realities of commuting on public roads. ing their way into the more “plebeian” 981 Boxster and Cayman models in 2013 (though these mid-engine sported cars incorporate this feature into the transmission mounts). Porsche’s new rear wheel steering system was introduced just last year in the 991 GT3 and is also standard equipment in the 991 Turbo and the close-to-$1M 918 Spyder supercar. It is likely to be gradually phased in to the rest of the Porsche model lineup. This electronically controlled system is relatively simple and seamAUSPUFF JANUARY 2O15

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deflect too much at the level of hard cornering that a Porsche is capable of, with ill effects on handling. Porsche’s first attempt to quell this tendency was the “Weissach” rear axle design of the 928 of 1978. The 928 used a sophisticated multilink rear suspension design, with rubber bushings at the attachment points for each suspension arm. During hard cornering, the outside rear wheel of early 928 prototypes had the tendency to “toe out” or steer slightly outward due to bushing de-

flection. This would create instability of the rear end and was potentially dangerous as it caused oversteer in which the rear end would slide out. As a result, Porsche engineers developed a blade-like lower control arm for the production 928 that actually flexed during such maneuvers, pivoting the outside rear wheel inward to provide a passive rear-steer effect. This innovation worked very well. The 993 of 1995 was the first 911 to utilize multi-link rear suspension, and Porsche employed a similar “kinematic” passive toe adjustment system. Instead of a flexible control arm, a specially calibrated, soft rear inner control arm bushing deflects inward during hard cornering to achieve the same effect. Today, these passive mechanical systems do seem a bit Rube Goldberg, but they are actually quite effective. The main drawbacks are that normal wear and tear of the rubber suspension bushings with age and use can have a deleterious effect on these rear-steer systems, and they are only employed during very hard cornering maneuvers. During normal driving, they do nothing to enhance the driving experience. Also, specialized tools and knowledge are needed to properly align the suspension of a 928 or 993. Ill handling effects and rapid rear tire wear will occur if proper procedures and tools are not used. The logical evolution of rear wheel steering would be to make the system “active” by adding electronic controls to automatically steer the rear wheels in response to front wheel steering angle. This would aid both low-speed parking maneuvers and high- speed handling. Several Japanese automakers offered complex electro-hydraulic rear steering

systems in the late 1980s and early 1990s. These systems were generally bulky, overcomplicated, and slow to react, so most were shelved by the mid-1990s.

increases agility in slalom-like handling situations.

Modern electronics and computer systems have allowed automakers the opportunity to revisit such systems, and Porsche has jumped upon it. Porsche’s new rear axle steering (RAS) system consists of a pair of small electric motor/actuator assemblies that take the place of the normal toe control arm of each rear wheel (see illustration at right).

The RAS system control unit monitors signals from existing sensors that measure steering wheel angle, vehicle speed, yaw angle, lateral acceleration and engine speed/throttle position to determine how to steer the rear wheels.

<30 MPH At speeds of about 30 MPH and below, the rear wheels steer in the opposite direction of the front wheels (by 1.5 degrees in in the GT3 and up to almost 3 degrees in the 991 Turbo and 918) to enhance maneuverability at low speeds. This aids in tight parking situations as the width of the turning circle is reduced, and it

>50 MPH At speeds of above 50 MPH, the rear wheels steer in the same direction as the front wheels. This effectively lengthens the wheelbase (the distance between the center of the front and rear wheels if the vehicle is viewed from the side), and aids in high- speed handling stability. This is the same effect that is imparted by passive rear-steer systems of the 928 and 993, except it is far more responsive in that it anticipates the situation by pre-loading the outside rear wheel in response to the driver’s steering inputs. Porsche claims that this function is worth at least 3 seconds per lap at the famed Nurburgring racetrack proving grounds in Germany. So, what does all of this electronic trickery mean to the enthusiast Porsche driver? The system is actually quite seamless and transparent in operation, thanks to countless hours of testing and calibration by Porsche engineers. As with the aforementioned active engine mounts, there is virtually no downside to the RAS system as it does nothing to isolate the driver from the road or interfere with his or her inputs; it simply enhances the driving experience. Your author predicts that the RAS system will soon be offered as an optional extra across most of the Porsche range. It is simple, effective, and easily integrated into any chassis as all of the requisite sensors and high speed onboard data networks are already in place.

1 Shown is the top view of the left rear suspension layout of a 991 GT3/Turbo. The motor/actuator (1) shortens or lengthens the tow control arm based on the driver’s steering input, vehicle speed, and more. In terms of service and reliability, the RAS system is not likely to be a major cause of concern. Wheel alignment or repair to damaged rear suspension components will require the use of a factory PIWIS-II or equivalent scan tool to initialize and calibrate the RAS system, but this is the case with many of the components of the modern Porsche. Given how high-tech the latest Porsches have become, one can only wonder what the future will bring! =

Chris Andropoulos is the Service Manager and a technician at Schneider Autohaus in Santa Barbara (a Der Auspuff advertiser). Chris is a lifelong Porsche “nut” and is fascinated with and knowledgeable about all Porsches, from 356s to the latest GT3s. When he’s not racing his daily-driven 944 Turbo at PCA and POC track events, he can be found enjoying the beaches, ocean, and mountains of beautiful Santa Barbara. chris@schneiderautohaus.com

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As with Porsche’s electronic power steering pump (EPS; see the January 2014 issue of Der Auspuff for more info) for the front wheels, each electric motor drives a toothed rubber belt that converts the motor’s rotary motion into the linear motion necessary to shorten and extend the actuator arm as necessary.

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Porsche Mademoiselles

The Porsche Mademoiselles enjoyed a scenic tour of the Channel Islands Harbor holiday lights on December 6 and even invited a couple of gentlemen to join them. Shown (L-R) are Doreen Pankow, Ted Lighthizer, Jane Niederst, Nadine Tracy, and Mike & Pamuela Hodson.

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JAN 16-19

FEB 21

THE MISSIONS OF SANTA BARBARA COUNTY

MAR 21

POKER RUN

APR 10-12

ZONE 8 FESTIVAL OF SPEED

APR 17-19

LONG BEACH GRAND PRIX

APR 18

SANTA MONICA MOUNTAINS TO MALIBU

APR 25

ZONE 8 SBR AUTOCROSS IN CAMARILLO

WINTER GETAWAY TO RANCHO MIRAGE

MAY 22-26

ZION, GRAND CANYON NORTH RIM, & BRYCE CANYON NATIONAL PARKS

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The R.U.F. Report

A Visit To Caltech

STORY BY JEANNE MCNAIR, PHOTOS BY DICK LANGE

Before embarking on our tour, we learned some interesting history. Caltech has distinctly California roots, having been founded as Throop University in 1891 in Pasadena. It originally started with a focus on manual arts; however, through the wise guidance of an early trustee, it evolved into a college of science and technology. It became Caltech in 1920, and the rest is, as they say, history. In the course of our initial briefing, we discovered that two of our R.U.F. participants had direct family connections to Caltech. Susan Brown’s grandfather attended the university, and John Mattina’s father earned his Master’s degree there. This is quite a coincidence considering that the enrollment of the school is not large, only 978 undergraduates and 1253 graduate students. We also learned that a total of 34 Nobel Laureates have been alumni or faculty as well as numerous recipients of prestigious science awards such as the National Medal of Science or Technology. Our architectural walking tour of the campus was led by two knowledgeable volunteer docents. Both were very enthusiastic about imparting their knowledge and love for the beautiful campus. The original architectural master plan called for a Spanish Renaissance style expressed through the use of arcades, courtyards, reflecting pools, decoration and tile work. Interestingly, much of the decorative tile work on

the facades of the buildings contained artistic representations of the function of that particular building. For example, a stylistic pontoon airplane was on the aeronautics building, and cornhusks adorn the botany building. In viewing the many artful buildings and verdant grounds, we learned that part of the philosophy behind the architectural master plan was to provide a beautiful and peaceful setting in which engineers and scientists could see the beauty of their surroundings and become more aware of the aesthetic values of life. One of the architectural gems of the campus is the Anthenaeum Club, with its stately public reception rooms and dining areas. There are also guest suites in the club for visiting dignitaries and faculty. Albert Einstein was on the faculty here in the 1930s, and there is a suite in the Anthenaeum named for him. Our group ended the tour at the club and enjoyed a delicious buffet on the patio in the balmy 80-degree weather. Our thanks go to two SBR members: Dick Lange, who suggesting the venue, and to Bob Wulf for facilitating our lunch at the Anthenaeum. =

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outhern California is home to many world-class universities, and preeminent among those is the California Institute of Technology (familiarly known as Caltech) located in Pasadena. On November 20th, 23 members of R.U.F. had the privilege of touring the campus and dining in its famed faculty club, the Anthenaeum.

The Membership Report Santa Barbara Region Member Anniversaries 50 Years

John G. & Dianne Howe

45 Years

James & Dottie Rowins

26 Years

Robert & Pamela Keller

24 Years

Mary Ann Pare George & Mara Eglajs

16 Years

7 Years

15 Years

6 Years

Jeff & Robert Affronti Andrew & Konnie Gault Donn & Kathleen Shipley

14 Years

Thomas & Jonathan Confar

13 Years

23 Years

Michael R. & Jan Koevenig

Larry & Elena Colson Michael & Pamuela Hodson Kevin Smith & Norma Camcho

22 Years

12 Years

Robert & Julie Ballog

21 Years

Linsey & Joan Orr

19 Years

Jim & Theresa Middlebrook James & Kendall Mattina

18 Years

James & Diana Eastin

17 Years

Raymond Jordan Carol Mathieu

11 Years

John Fujii & Janie Kasarjian Peter & Jeanine Hubbard David & Valerie Willett

9 Years

Richard Donahue & Birgitta Baker David & Mickey Hill

Thomas & Pam Sutphen Joe & Sharon Wilcox Louw Jacobs Thoma Sideris & Don Mock Victor Villard

5 Years

Ertunga & Naime Berkoz Lawrence Davanzo Steve & Karen Ruhl Doug & Ann Steinriede

4 Years

Don Dickey Joe & Gail Fisher Romy & Jason Srmiento Chris & Sheryl Scofield Keith Strauss Corwin M. Toyama

3 Years

Chris Clarke John Edison John Vasi Chad & Esther White Pat Devaney

Michael & Elena Dejulio Kevin & Laura Kapov

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Leonard & Sandra Himelsein Jeff Maxson Guy Moore Greg & Wendy Simpson Robert & Mary Vege David Wideroe David Alexander David Gari Jim McCulley

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William Boelcke Darius Raulinaitis & Laura Norris Bary & Sharon Allen Frank Brand Fred Davis Brian & Joanne Doherty Christophe Fussner Paul & Carlos Icinkoff Craig Kennedy Louis & Susan Manzo Stan & Phyllis Pendleberry Giorgio Perissinotto David Piacquad Dave Schaub Joel Shamie Ralph & Patricia Weil Bill Whitehead

New Members & Transfers New Members Bob & Sharon Clarke Camarillo 1973 911T

Simon Jones Simi Valley 2005 911 Carrera

Monty Venkersammy Thousand Oaks 2000 911 Carrera

Lisa Fluke Newbury Park 2000 Boxster

Victoria Marina-Williams Ventura 2003 911 Carrera Cabriolet

CJ & Beth Ward Santa Barbara 1987 911 Carrera Cabriolet

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ENTRY FEE: $85.00 PER DRIVER, INCLUDES A BARBECUE LUNCH. • Extra BBQ lunches can be purchased with registration for $20 each. • Enrollment limited to 65. Registration MUST be done online (see below). • Course work is mandatory in order to run this Autocross. • Porsche drivers: THIS IS A ZONE 8 SANCTIONED EVENT FOR POINTS.

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1986 Porsche 944 Turbo Race/Track Car – FOR SALE Full NASCAR style cage, all the best components/ workmanship, 430 rear wheel HP, 2400 lbs. Big brakes, 968 six speed transmission/ with cooler, Excellent condition, $100k+ invested. Very fast, safe, reliable, economical to race & easy to drive. Asking $32,500 obo. 24 ft. enclosed Haulmark trailer also available for $5500 or $35,000 for both. Please Contact Steve Keneally cell: (617) 838-4648 or e-mail: info@americanglobal.org for pictures & full specs. (07/14)

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