Porsche Club of America
Porsche People Permeate Poppy Phields
Los Angeles Region
Long Beach American LeMans Series Race From PCNA
May 2008
Inside: Poppy Field Tour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
By Art Yuter
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On the bright blue sunny Sunday morning of April 6, 2008, 17 Porsches filled with 35 members and their significant others gathered in a Santa Clarita mall parking lot.
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The group assembled in a mall parking lot in Santa Clarita before setting out for the poppy fields.
LONG BEACH, Calif. – April 19 – The Penske Porsche RS Spyders of Timo Bernhard (Germany) and Romain Dumas (France) maintained their LMP2 championship points lead over the American Le Mans Series with a second place finish at the Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach’s Tequila Patron ALMS street race, while teammates Patrick Long (USA) and Sascha Maassen (Germany) finished third in class, equaling their best finish of the season.
With the Brabham/Sharp Acura winning the LMP2 class 1.04 seconds over the Bernhard/Dumas Porsche, the Acura breaks a 13race LMP2 winning streak for the Penske Porsches which began more than a year ago at the 2007 St. Petersburg’s event. Even after the disappointing second-place finish today, Dumas/Bernhard maintain their LMP2 points lead (66 to 56) over the Acura drivers, and continued their streak of 14 races in a row of LMP2 podium Continued on Page 4. finishes.
Setting out caravan-style, we twisted and turned our way north for about an hour on 37 miles of some of Southern California’s most dramatically Porsche-perfect byways — through Bouquet, Spunky and San Francisquito canyons —to the Antelope Valley California Poppy Reserve State Park. The canyons’ curves catered to our Porsches’ core cravings, their terrain tempting triple-digit territory; the overall scenery was simply smashing!
In the GT2 class for production-based sports cars, the Porsche – Ferrari battle continued right where it left off two weeks ago in St. Petersburg, with the Flying Lizard Motorsports Porsche 911 GT3 RSRs (Wolf Henzler/Jorg Bermeister and Patrick Pilet/Johannes van Overbeek) running Continued on Page 5
Stanley Gold Correction
This is Stanley Gold’s 910 Porsche racing car. It was erroneously referred to as a 908 in last month’s issue. So everywhere it says 908 should say 910.
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PCA-LA REGION PRESIDENT ......................................................David Altemus 310-478-7727, fax 310-479-5181 1537 Pontius Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90025 VICE PRESIDENT ..................................................Bob Gordon 818-888-7224, fax 818-615-0624 SECRETARY .........................................................Roger Ignon rignon@edgesystem.net TREASURER ........................................................Jan Altemus 310-478-7727, fax 310-479-5181 MEMBERSHIP ...............................................Joe Shubitowski joseph.shubitowski@gmail.com ACTIVITIES DIRECTOR ..........................................Bob Gordon 818-888-7224, fax 818-615-0624 ACTIVITIES COMMITTEE Dick Shipman.....................................310-474-8194 Roger Ignon .........................rignon@edgesystem.net Martin Holford.........................holford@sbcglobal.net Arthur Yuter ................................a.yuter@verizon.net WEB MASTER............................................................Eric Mai ericmai@msn.com NEWSLETTER EDITOR & ADVERTISING MGR......Bruce Pollock imset@pacbell.net
PCA-ZONE 8 ZONE 8 REPRESENTATIVE....................................Michael Dolphin carrera3@msn.com ZONE 8 WEBMASTER ...........................................Tom Brown webmaster@zone8.org CONCOURS CHAIR .................................................Joe Nedza jcnedza@aol.com RALLY CHAIR .........................................................Tom Gould tcg3@aol.com CHIEF DRIVING INSTRUCTOR.................................Paul Young pdyoung@cox.net TIME TRIAL CHAIR/DE CHAIR.................................Paul Young pdyoung@cox.net AUTOCROSS CHAIR ........................................Neil Heimburge porschebadboy@cox.net CLUB RACE COORDINATOR ...........................................Vince Knauf vvvince@aol.com RULES COORDINATOR................................................Tom Brown webmaster@zone8.org TREASURER ..............................................Linda Cobarrubias MS993@aol.com REGION COORDINATOR ....................................Gary Peterson Gary.Peterson@HRH.com CHANGE OF ADDRESS .....................................Notify at once: Joe Shubitowski - joseph.shubitowski@gmail.com AND Ruth Harte / PCA National P.O. Box 30100, Alexandria, VA 22310-8100 SUBSCRIPTIONS PCA members of other regions may become “Dual” members of PCA-LA and receive the Porscherama for 12 months by sending $24.00 to Joe Shubitowski, Membership Chairman, joseph.shubitowski@gmail.com Non-member subscription $36.00/ year. EDITORIAL POLICY Porscherama is the official publication of the Porsche Club of America, Los Angeles Region. (PCA/LA), a California Non Profit Corporation. It is published in accordance with the club by-laws and conditions of the charter granted by the Porsche Club of America. Statements contained herein are those of the author(s) and do not constitute an opinion of the PCA/LA, its board of directors or staff. All contributions become property of Porscherama. Porscherama reserves the right to edit all contributions. ADVERTISING POLICY Classified Advertising: Porscherama accepts classified ads for Porsche cars, parts, and Porsche related items. Ads can run for three consecutive months. No charge to PCA/LA members. Non-member cost is $10.00 per month payable in advance, after which time they must be resubmitted. Porscherama is not responsible for the accuracy of information contained in any ad and does not warrant or guarantee the condition of items offered for sale, nor the accuracy of any claims or representation made by the advertiser. Type or print clearly, include your PCA number and email ad copy to: imset@pacbell.net with “Porsche Classified” in the subject line
May 2008
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Zone 8 Calendar
LA Region Calendar
May 2
Cinco De Mayo Welcome - S. Ariz. Reg.
2-4
Club Race - Las Vegas Reg.
2-4
DE - Lapping Days - Las Vegas Reg.
3
Concours - S. Ariz. Reg.
4
Autocross - S. Ariz. Reg.
12
Autocross - Grand Prix Reg.
17
Autocross - Golden Empire Reg.
17
Concours - Grand Prix Reg.
June
24
Concours Judging & Prep School
30
Welcome Party - OC Reg.
4 (Wed.).........................................LAR Board Meeting call 310-478-7727 to verify
31
Rally - Cal Inland Reg.
31
Concours - OC Reg.
May 7 (Wed.).........................................LAR Board Meeting call 310-478-7727 to verify 24 (Sat.).......................VW/Audi Design Studio Tour Spitfire Grill 24 (Sat.) ..................................................Breakfast Club
8 (Sun.) ..........................LA Region Zone 8 Concours Burton Chace Park - Marina Del Rey 28 (Sat.) ..................................................Breakfast Club
June 1
Autocross - OC Reg.
7
Rally - San Diego Reg.
8
Concours - LA Reg.
28-30
Porsche Parade - Charlotte
July 1-3
Porsche Parade - Charlotte
27
Autocross - San Diego Reg.
August 10
Autocross - Santa Barbara Reg.
15-17
Monterey Historics - Laguna Seca
16
Autocross - Riverside Reg.
September
28-3 July (Sat.-Thur.) ..............PCA Porsche Parade Charlotte
July 2 (Wed.).........................................LAR Board Meeting call 310-478-7727 to verify 20 (Sun.).........................................Fun Run & Brunch Channel Islands 26 (Sat.) ..................................................Breakfast Club
August 6 (Wed.).........................................LAR Board Meeting call 310-478-7727 to verify
6
Zone 8 Staff Meeting
13-14
Ventura Show
18-20
PCA Escape
20-21
Drivers’ Ed. - Las Vegas Reg.
21
Autocross - Santa Barbara Reg.
23 (Sat.) ..................................................Breakfast Club
26-28
Coronado Historics
September
26-28
Hospitality At Coronado - San Diego Reg.
27
Porsche Timeline - Riverside Reg.
28
Rally - San Gabriel Valley Reg.
October 3
CA Challenge Welcome - Golden Empire Reg.
4
Concours - Golden Empire Reg.
4
Rally - Golden Empire Reg.
9 (Sat.) ..........................................Poker Run & Dinner Carpenteria 15-17 (Fri. - Sun.)............Monterey Historic Races Laguna Seca Raceway
3 (Wed.).........................................LAR Board Meeting call 310-478-7727 to verify 6 (Sat.)........................................................Wine Tasting Temecula 21 (Sat.) ...............Palos Verdes Peninsula Concours 27 (Sat.) ..................................................Breakfast Club
5
Autocross - Golden Empire Reg.
October
11-12
Time Trial - San Diego Reg.
12
Concours - Santa Barbara Reg.
1 (Wed.).........................................LAR Board Meeting call 310-478-7727 to verify
13
Autocross - Grand Prix Reg.
19
Concours - San Diego Reg.
25
Rally - OC Reg.
26
Concours - Central Coast Reg.
19 (Sun.) ...........................................Fun Run & Lunch Lake Hughes
31
Phoenix Welcom Party - Ariz. Reg.
25 (Sat.) ..................................................Breakfast Club
6-7 (Sat. - Sun.) ...............Coronado Historic Races Coronado
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and The Porsche Club of America, Los Angeles Region cordially invites you to participate in our
Zone 8
Concours d’Elegance
PORSCHES At The Park
All entries include a fabulous lunch consisting of Baby Back Ribs, Tri-Tip, Barbequed Chicken, Salads, Bread & Drinks. When: Sunday June 8, 2008 — 7:30am - Car Placement begins Where: Burton Chace Park, 13650 Mindanao Way, Marina Del Rey Cost: Judged Classes: $55 ($50 if registration form & check received by May 23, 2008) Park & Display: $40 All entries include one (1) lunch ticket — additional lunch tickets are $15 each Concourse Classes & Registration Information Concourse Division C-1 All Closed 356 C-2 All Open 356 C-3 911-912 - ‘65-’73 C-4 911-911 Turbo, 930, 912E (‘74-’83) C-5 911 Carrera & Turbo (‘84-’89) C-6 911 Carrera & Turbo, GT2, GT3 (‘89-present: 964, 993, 996, 997) C-7 Boxster, Cayman C-8 914/4 and 914/6 C-9 924, 924S, 924 Turbo, 944, 944 Turbo 928, 928S, 968 C-10 Special Categories C-11 Cayenne Street Division S-1 All Closed 356
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S-2 S-3 S-4 S-5 S-6
All Open 356 911-912 - ‘65-’73 911-911 Turbo, 930, 912E (‘74-’83) 911 Carrera & Turbo (‘84-’89) 911 Carrera & Turbo, GT2, GT3 (‘89-present: 964, 993, 996, 997) S-7 Boxster, Cayman S-8 914/4 and 914/6 S-9 924, 924S, 924 Turbo, 944, 944 Turbo 928, 928S, 968 S-10 Special Categories S-11 Cayenne Unrestored Stock Division UR-1 All 356 UR-3 911/912 (‘65-’73) UR-4 911/911 Turbo, 930, 912E (‘74-’83)
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UR-5 UR-6 UR-8 UR-9
911/911 Turbo (all air-cooled, ‘84-’94) 911/911 Turbo (all air-cooled, ‘95-Y-10) 914/4 and 914/6 924, 924S, 924 Turbo, 944, 944 Turbo 928, 928S, 968 UR-10 Special Categories Wash And Shine Division W&S-1 All 356 W&S-2 911/912 (‘65-’73) 911-911 Turbo, 930, 912E (‘74-’83) 914/4 and 914/6 W&S-3 911 Carrera & Turbo (‘84-’89) 911 Carrera & Turbo (‘89-’98: 964, 993) W&S-4 924, 924S, 924 Turbo, 944, 944 Turbo 928, 928S, 968 W&S-5 All Boxster, Cayman, 996, 997, GT2, GT3, Cayenne
Rain or Shine Schedule 7:30am
Car Placement begins 10:00am
Judging Begins 11:30 to 1:30
Lunch is served 2:30
Awards Ceremony
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Address __________________________________ PCA Region _________
Zone ______
City ___________________________ State ___ Zip
_______ Class Entered _________
Porsche Model _____________ Body Type ______
Year _____ License #
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Make checks payable to PCA/LA and mail with completed registration form to:
Bob Gordon, Activities Director, 20409 Juneau Place, Woodland Hills, CA 91364 (818) 888-7224
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Poppies (cont.) After lunching picnic-style, we meandered among the best bloom of blindingly bright orange Poppies, yellow Goldfields, and other wildflowers our Winter rains have produced in many years, along the Park’s seven miles of trails. Though we were assured of their presence, no rattlesnakes made an appearance. The 33-mile return drive, taken individually, was along a mostly different, though equally attractive Porsche-friendly path to the freeways leading home.
By this point, most all of the Porsches were already in the parking area, but you can see what a pop(py)ular activity this journey to the poppy fields really is by the line up of arriving cars. Photo by Bob Gordon.
On the way to the Ranger Station. Photo by Bob Gordon.
Everywhere you look. Poppies. Photo by Bob Gordon.
We’re really fortunate to live in California. Photo by Bob Gordon.
The exploration begins along the paths among the poppies. Photo by Bob Gordon.
A very peaceful picnic spot. Photo by Bob Gordon.
A closer look at the main attraction — The California Poppy. Photo by Bob Gordon.
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Long Beach (cont.)
one-two in front of the Melo/Salo and Farnbacher/Mueller Ferraris for the first hour of the race.
I think you can see Julie Andrews up there - in the middle! Photo By Martin Holford.
During the only pit stop made by all the contenders – under yellow for debris on the track – the two Lizard Porsches had good stops, but the Farnbacher/Mueller Ferrari gambled by not changing tires, taking a four-second lead when the green flag dropped. The Melo/Salo Ferrari had trouble re-starting after its pit stop, so it was a three car battle for the last 40 minutes. A late yellow flag brought the cars back together in close competition, but, despite the fact the Henzler gave the Ferrari several looks to pass in the corners, he could not overtake it in the end. The Pilet/van Overbeek team car finished third. In the GT2 point standings, Bergmeister/Henzler trail Farnbacher/Mueller by six points. The next race for the American Le Mans Series is the Larry H. Miller Dealerships Utah Grand Prix Presented by the Grand & Little America Hotels on Sunday, May 19, at Miller Motorsports Park in Toole, Utah.
Big Band Jazz
LA Region member Roy Wiegand played trombone with the Stan Kenton Orchestra for many years. One of 5 CDs available is a tribute to Stan Kenton, and another is entitled
“Love Sounds - Five trombones and twenty strings with rhythm” You can listen to audio samples at www.bigbandjazz.net/new-design/cd_stan.asp. CDs are available from Roy for $14 ea., including shipping. Call 818-980-9387 to order.
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May 7 (Wed.).........................................LAR Board Meeting call 310-478-7727 to verify 24 (Sat.).......................VW/Audi Design Studio Tour Spitfire Grill 24 (Sat.) ..................................................Breakfast Club
June 4 (Wed.).........................................LAR Board Meeting call 310-478-7727 to verify 8 (Sun.) ..........................LA Region Zone 8 Concours Burton Chace Park - Marina Del Rey 28 (Sat.) ..................................................Breakfast Club 28-3 July (Sat.-Thur.) ..............PCA Porsche Parade Charlotte
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October
2 (Wed.).........................................LAR Board Meeting call 310-478-7727 to verify
1 (Wed.).........................................LAR Board Meeting call 310-478-7727 to verify
20 (Sun.).........................................Fun Run & Brunch Channel Islands
6-7 (Sat. - Sun.) ...............Coronado Historic Races Coronado
26 (Sat.) ..................................................Breakfast Club
19 (Sun.) ...........................................Fun Run & Lunch Lake Hughes
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7 (Wed.).........................................LAR Board Meeting call 310-478-7727 to verify
6 (Wed.).........................................LAR Board Meeting call 310-478-7727 to verify
24 (Sat.).......................VW/Audi Design Studio Tour Spitfire Grill
9 (Sat.) ..........................................Poker Run & Dinner Carpenteria
24 (Sat.) ..................................................Breakfast Club
15-17 (Fri. - Sun.)............Monterey Historic Races Laguna Seca Raceway
25 (Sat.) ..................................................Breakfast Club
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23 (Sat.) ..................................................Breakfast Club
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