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Palos Verdes Fun Run and Brunch On Saturday the 21st of February, 24 cars and 30 people assembled at the parking lot of the Big K at the corner of Sepulveda and Vermont in the South Bay area. The group departed for a fun run around the Palos Verdes Peninsula and back to Redondo Beach and the Samba Brazilian Steak House for their generous all you can eat champagne brunch.
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Inside: Palos Verdes Fun Run . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 New 911 GT3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Porsche Museum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 New Members . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Classified Ads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 LA Events Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2, 8 Zone 8 Events Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 This GT3 RSR proved to be quite an attention-getter in the assembly area. Photo by Jacqueline Shubitowski.
Thanks To Bob Gordon. Activities Director News. Before embarking on the Palos Verdes drive our President, David Altemus, took a few moments to acknowledge and thank Bob Gordon for his outstanding service as activities director and other positions on the Board over the past twenty or so years. Bob is not going away, he’s just stepping
Fun runs always attract fine examples of the marque. Photo by Jacqueline Shubitowski.
Traveling the east side of the Palos Verdes Peninsula, then along the coast where in Continued on Page 4.
The grounds around the whale watching & Catalina viewing stop. Photo by Jacqueline Shubitowski.
Outgoing activities director Bob Gordon. Thanks for your service, Bob. Photo by Art Yuter.
down as director and will be around helping out with our concours and other activities, as he always has. Thirty intrepid travelers ready to embark upon their Palos Verdes trip. Photo by Art Yuter.
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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 ..................................................Arthur Yuter a.yuter@verizon.net 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 ......................................Martin Holford martinholford@me.com ACTIVITIES COMMITTEE Roger Ignon .........................rignon@edgesystem.net Arthur Yuter ................................a.yuter@verizon.net WEB MASTER............................................................Eric Mai ericmai@msn.com NEWSLETTER EDITOR & ADVERTISING MGR......Bruce Pollock imset@pacbell.net
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SoCal Literature Meet
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All Porsche Swap Meet
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Concours Judging School
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Autocross - Santa Barbara Reg.
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28 (Sat.) ......................................................Tech Session Callas Rennsport - Torrance
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Drivers’ Ed - Las Vegas Region
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Autocross/DE - Grand Prix Reg.
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Need For Speed - Cal Inland Reg.
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Autocross - OC Reg.
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NEW MEMBERS February 2009 James W. Baker
Los Angeles
Christian V. Dieckmann
Venice
Tomas G. Doody
Calabasas
Jack Gagne
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Chris Jares
Los Angeles
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The point Vincente Lighthouse and grounds with Catalina Island in the distance. 26 miles distant, if song lyrics are to be believed. Photo by Martin Holford.
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spite of overcast conditions, vistas of Catalina Island were available. The tour continued through Portuguese Bend and on to the Point Vincente Lighthouse for photo opps and potential whale watching.
Bob has been instrumental over the years in making sure that our annual Zone 8 concours at Burton Chace Park in Marina Del Rey is a success. With Bob’s continued help with the concours, we’re looking forward to another great concours.
After the stop, it was on to the food and fun.
We’d all like to issue a hearty Thank You Very Much, Bob.
Gerard S. Engel William B. Fitzgerald Michael E. Fourney Levon Galian Ron Grove Andres Hainer Arthur Levin 5 Years
The whales are not always aware of when they are due on stage. This frustrates many watchers. Photo by Jacqueline Shubitowski.
David then introduced the new activities director, Martin Holford, to the group. Martin has served on the activities committee for some time and is an avid event enthusiast who will bring his own unique experiences to the position. Martin had a significant hand in the planning and execution of our Malibu Fun Run in May of 2007. That was one of our most heavily attended events and everyone enjoyed the drive very much. Living up to the legacy Bob has established will not be easy, but we’re certain that Martin is up to the challenge and is anxious to build on the solid foundation of activities created by Bob..
Jack B. Corwin Dudley E. Duncan Graham D. Hopper
Thanks again, Bob. Happy Trails, Martin.
James R. Schoenfield Jeffrey H. Stout Duke Wynne
The group’s Porsches enhance the Samba Brazilian Steakhouse. Photo by Martin Holford.
Moses M. Yenikomshian
www.porscheparade2009.com Let the eating begin! Photo by Martin Holford.
President David Altemus(right) listens as new Activities Director Martin Holford addresses the group. Photo by Art Yuter.
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2010 911 GT3 ATLANTA --- January 29, 2009 --- Porsche will launch the fastest, most powerful 911 GT3 todate at the Geneva Motor Show on March 3, 2009. The high performance GT3 is the latest in the new generation 911 series and carries over a wide range of expertise learned from motorsports – resulting in superb capabilities both on road and on track.
The 2010 911 GT3. PCNA photo.
The 2010 911 GT3 incorporates a new engine, improved suspension, refined aerodynamics, innovative engine mounts, upgraded brakes and an option called Creative Front End Lift, which enables the front of the car to be raised to negotiate steep driveways or inclines. New, lighter GT3 specific center lock wheels and ultrahigh performance tires round out the functional and visual enhancement of the GT3. Available in the fall of 2009, MSRP $112,200 US.
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New Museum Opens to the Public From PCNA STUTTGART, GERMANY/ATLANTA – January 22, 2009 – One of the greatest and most spectacular building projects in the history of Dr. Ing. h.c. F.
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Porsche AG was completed in December 2008: the new Porsche Museum in StuttgartZuffenhausen. Located directly in the very heart of this unique sports car company so rich in tradition, the Museum serves to present the fascinating thrill and diversity of the Porsche brand to visitors from all over the world.
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