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An era has ended with the closing and demolition of the L.A.P.D. course on Terminal Island, and the search for another slalom course is on. Results of the final PCA-LA LAPD event appear on pages 14-15; John Fels’s letter to the Times is on page 6, along with Mayor Bradley’s reply; and Jon Schiewe discussed the closing and its attendant problems on page 18. -3-
car was only 4.9 seconds, this over six hours! Also, to give you an idea of just how fast the winning cars were going, the winner completed 204 laps. The last place car running at the end (no significant lost time in the pits) completed 130 laps. At that rate, the winner was lapping this last place car a little over once every lap and a half.
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One of the things that impressed me was just how safe the race was. One serious accident brought out the pace car and that was the only trouble the whole day. IMSA has done an excellent job in their regional program to promote safety. In the only accident of the day, the car, a BMW Sauber, was totally demolished going through a concrete block wall at turn one and ending up just before turn two, yet the driver was unhurt. If you haven’t yet been to Riverside to watch the races you’re missing some real fun. And, if you want to participate as a driver at Riverside, your only chance this year will be on the weekend of July 21st and 22nd when we have our annual 4-Club Time Trial there More information on this event will be sent to you, but mark your calendar as it’s great fun.
Having just come back from the IMSA races at Riverside, I’m full of Porsche. I had the pleasure of spending 3½ days with two Porsche cars, one competing and finishing the six hour race and the other running a little over the four hour mark. The point of telling you about this is the amount of sharing that went on. Everyone involved was interested in everybody doing well. Information, parts, physical help was everywhere to be seen, and yet this is the big time; racing for money as well as pride. Naturally, on or off the track, all the talk was how to get more from the car, when to pit, how long should a driver be out, how to pace the race, and what to do when a Chevy March or the 962 Porsche goes by you on the inside of Turn 2, or 6, or for that matter anywhere on the track. These super GTP cars don’t need a "line." They can go anywhere on the course at amazing speeds. The average speed for the winning car over Riverside’s "long course," 3.5 miles per lap, was 110 miles per hour, yet the differential between the first and second place
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environment. The Police Department and car clubs have been able to use the portion of the "park" for driver training and skid-pad use. With the demise of Orange County Raceway last year, this leaves no place in or near the city for this kind of activity. Any person could use this raceway for a $5 fee, and now there is no place to go but the streets.
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Southern California must have a safe and controlled space for the many people who wish to learn to drive their cars quickly and in a competitive fashion. Using Muholland Drive and other locations just won’t do.
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porting) and put under the control of either the Parks Department or the Los Angeles Police Department.
Thank you so very much for your support and love following my Sam’s death. It is comforting to know that I have so many caring friends.
John D. Fels Los Angeles
I would like to share the following with you.
From the Mayor
Sam and I met each other in the P.C.A.L.A. Club. We have been living together since November 1978 and were engaged to be married in May this year. When Sam died he took the magic and the summer with him. I lost the sunshine and roses, the laughter in our house. I lost the smile that lit up my life. However, there is always hope.
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This is what Dr. Leo F. Buscaglia wrote in his book The Way of the Bull: "’As long as we have hope, we have direction, the energy to move, and the map to move by. We have a hundred alternatives, a thousand ,paths and an infinity of dreams. Hopeful, we are halfway to where we want to go; hopeless, we are lost forever."
I have received your letter regarding the continuation of the auto racing activities on Terminal Island.
Everybody loved Sam. He never went a long time without smiling in life. He smiled at life and all the people in it. When you think of Sam, you smile,
Let me assure you that the Harbor Department staff has been most cooperative with the National and International Brotherhood of Street Racers in allowing
Sam’s spirit will be with me forever,
weekend racing on Terminal Island during the past seven months. The permit for auto racing was granted with the full understanding that the 48 acres site was
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The following letter is reprinted from the OpEdpage of The Los Angeles Times, April 10, 1984.
On April 4, 1984, the Board of Harbor Commissioners awarded a contract for extensive grading on Terminal Island to enable a tenant to the Port to develop a facility. Consequently, the permit for racing will be cancelled by the end of this month.
We have just learned from Ron Kennedy of the Property Management Division of the Port of Los Angeles that the property used on Terminal Island (formerly Reeves Field) by Big Willie’s Brotherhood Raceway and the Los Angeles Police Department’s pursuit-training course will be destroyed to expand the facilities of the Harbor Department.
I appreciate your concern and wish you and other racing enthusiasts the best of luck in your difficult search for a more permanent location. Sincerely,
This facility has been used successfully for a good many years by Big Willie and others as a means of keeping racing off the streets and in a controlled
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and it was agreed that a door prize will be givem-a dinner for two. Dusty stated that the new BBQ should be available for rental to club members. It wasdecided that a charge $25.00 would be charged for the rental and a $25.00 refundable deposit (if the BBQ is returned as it was taken),
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John Fels reported that the L.A. Region Concour is to held on June 3rd, and we do not have a site or event master. Several locations were suggested and different people were asked to check on these locations. John also stated that there are three 20-year members this year, and suggested their certificates be given at Dusty’s BBQ.
Treasurer’s Report: In the absence of Sandra Linton, Tom Linton reported that the balance in our checking account is $441.08 as of March 24th.
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President’s Report: Jon Winthrop reported on the incident at the Las Vegas Time Trial regarding corner workers, and John Fels read a letter from Carl Young. John Fels read a letter received from PCA/Board of Directors dated March 16, 1984 which contained the following motion:
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"That Dennis Thovson, PCA National Treasurer, be empowered to spend up to $80,000 to purchase an IBM System 36 computer, and the necessary peripherals, software and communications support, not including taxes." This motion passed 117 in favor and 9 opposed. Discussion followed. Secretary’s Report: Peggy Watkins stated that David Givens was ill and that if anyone wanted to send a card, his home address is 8529 De Celis, Sepulveda, CA 91343. She also stated that Judd Boykin and Gemma Lopez had been married in Las Vegas. The Board extended their congratulations.
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Peggy reported that this was her last Board meeting because she and Bill are being transferred to Santa Maria. Glenda gratiously volunteered to act as Secretary until January 1985, when Peggy’s term has ended. Tom Linton moved to adjourn the meeting at 9:55 p.m. and Jon Winthrop seconded. The motion carried
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For more information: Susan Herrara (415) 284-7404, 1003 Oak Hill Rd., Lafayette, CA 94549.
They are very excited about this Concours d’Elegance because for the first time, they will feature one particular marque. For 1984, they will be featuring Porsche automobiles.
Tech Session #2 This will be a special event of interest to all Porsche owners. We all want to keep our cars in beautiful condition even if we are not concours entrants. At 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 23rd, Beverly Hills Detail, located at 10564 W. Pico Blvd. will give out helpful hints regarding exterior, interior and carpet maintenance. Auto detail doctor, Danny Brown, will conduct the session at his shop. Admission will be free, but you must advise Tom Linton ahead of time so we can anticipate the turnout. Beverly Hills also advise they will give PCA/LA members a 10% discount and $25 off your first complete detail.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS for the LAFAYETTE CONCOURS D’ELEGANCE Featuring the Porsche Automobile July 14th & 15th, 1984 Saturday, July 14th [] Concours preparation area for Porsche automobiles to be located at the Niello Porsche-Audi-Maserati dealership, Concord, California. [] The Holiday Inn, Concord, CA has rooms available
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Red Line Service, Inc. When master mechanics Peter M. Zimmermann and the late Alfred Lucas, Jr. opened the doors to their new Red Line Service, Inc., the first time back in 1976, they had a singular goal: to bethe best Porsche maintenance facility on the west side of town. Not the biggest. Not the busiest. The best.
Who’s a better salesman for Porsche or Audi than a PCA-LA Porsche driver? No one! That’s the way Max Deyerl owner of Max Dial Porsche Audi, Inc. in Inglewood sees it. And to prove it, Max has established a program with the Club whereby a check for $100 from Max Dial P/A goes into the PCA-LA coffers everytime a Club member refers a customer to Max Dial and he buys a car. The $100 is paid to the Club for any car purchase, for local or factory delivery, and applies to new Porsches, Audis and used cars.
Turn off Ocean Boulevard in Santa Monica and drive a few blocks away from the Pacific on Colorado Avenue and you’ll come to today’s Red Line Service. The facility is bigger, or as Zimmermann says "Since opening, we have gradually expanded to the point that we’re now about 99% self-sufficient. We’re still the place for general service and maintenance, of course, but we also do unit repairs; we have a complete machine shop; we do everything up to and including major transmission and engine overhauls."
Max is a dealer who really "speaks Porsche." Besides personally operating his own dealership for the past 10 years, Max also specializes in arranging for Factory delivery of new Porsches and Audis. A real Porsche enthusiast, Max sponsors the 914-6 driven by ex-PCA’er John Anderson which won ’82 and ’83 SCCA Regional Championships and is leading again this year.
At the same time, Red Line is moving more heavily into the racing arena. Club entries took Year End Championships in both 4/P and X classes, while associations with Topper Chasse and Mark Palmer produced excellent results in GT2, GTU and GT4 classes. The fourth-place GTU finisher at this year’s Riverside Enduro, driven by Topper Chasse and Bob Kirby, was prepped by Red Line mechanics.
Max Dial Porsche Audi, Inc. is located at 817 No. La Brea in Inglewood, one block south of Centinela. Telephone 678-3061.
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PCA-LA and POC held a joint slalom on March 27 at the LAPD Pursuit course on Terminal Island. Judd Boykins’s crew teched the cars and practice runs began, The course is a tight one-mile course with many turnssome very sharp. All classes were represented as well
Jeff Baer locks up in a 90° turn.
as some non-Porsche, non-class cars including Rich Jackson warming up his car for Long Beach. Results follow this article and the photos tell the story much better than I could. There were lots of locking brakes and a number of spin outs as drivers pushed their
Porsches to the limits imposed by the exacting course. Lots of instruction was given to the novices as well. The goodie store did a flourishing business and the weather was gorgeous.
L,A.PoD. Slalom Results
What more could a Porsche
lover ask?
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Car No.
Driver
1st Run
2nd Run
AS
713 T 716 703 714
JosephStonskas Jacqui Sto nskas Dan Teske Carolyn Stonskas
1:21.42 1:23.47 1:24.90 1:33.13
1:20.79 1:23.05 1:24.09 1:32.37
AP
3 T 171 71
GregSmith Scott Watanabe Harry Watanabe
1:14.50 1:16.49 1:15.48
1:14.26 1:15.12 1:15.51
CS
111 T 715 691
Rosemary Welch Elliot Grossman Steve Kubel
1:14.66 1:16.36 1:18.27
DNF 1:19.20" 1:19..~0
FP
35 T
JohnCary
DNF
1:10.22
GSL
66 T
SusanSchnoerr
1:16.82"
1:17.25
GS
76 T 266 702
Steve Frohling Mark Schnoerr Bill Barnard
1:12.35 1:11.81 1:16.96
1:10.98 1:11.69 1:15.60
GP
20 T
Cliff Swan
1:17.68
1:16.95
HS
6 T 726 720 701
JimNavas John Uphoff Jeff Bear John Hartman
1:11.90 1:14.70 1:15.54 1:17.90
1:11.51 1:15.16" 1:15.81 1:19.27
HP
6 T
Jim Navas
1:09-73
1:10.25 1:17.79
JSL
730 T
Glenda Pizzoferrato
1:18.11
KS
63 T
Greg Gustafson
1:09.73
DNR
NP
117 T
Thomas Calvert
1:14.35
1:12.27
VL
27 T
BarbaraWebb
1:11.05
1:10.36
VP
12 T 75 704 777
RonWebb Tom Linton Tracy Nakazaki John Fels
1:08.65 1:10.30 1:11.00 1:14.07
1:09,64~* 1:09.90 1:10.51 1:13.02
Len Scott
1:10.46
1:08.83
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Open Class
Rick Jackson
warms up his formula "V" for Long Beach; Tom Linton takes a practice lap in his turbo; Glenda Pizzoferrato nails the apex in her new carrera.
55 T
Rick Jackson (Super Vee) Brad Holden Gilbert nuihuiz Len Cushman Fred Bowen (Tiger) T = Trophy
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0:57.00
1:11.81
1:11.75
Those who attended the recent tech session at the Merle Norman Collection will long remember this special event. In addition to the fine tour of classic automobiles and antique music machines, we were treated to a rare glimpse of the restoration area, and automobiles not normally displayed. Some of the more notable cars in the collection totalling more than one hundred were Packards, Duesenbergs, V-16 Cadillacs, a Pierce Arrow and a grand prix Bugatti. They even displayed a Porsche predecessor, the original 1946 Volkswagen Bug! After going through the basic tour of selected cars and antiques, we met downstairs where the Rolls Royce Phantoms are displayed. We proceeded into the final vehicle assembly area. There we found cars in various stages of reassembly and other completed cars which are rotated into the regular tour. One item of mention is that all the fully restored cars are gassed up and ready to go at a moment’s notice. They frequently drive all of the cars to keep them in good running order. J. B. Nethercut, president of Merle Norman Cosmetics, is very involved with the collection. As a major buyer of classic cars he .is approached whenever a unique car comes on the market. Not only does he buy cars, he also acquires as many spare parts to insure that his cars remain in perfect running order and concours appearance. We were informed that he has half a dozen spare Packard V-12 engines. From the final assembly room, we entered the painting area. In this large and spotless room were two complete spray booths and a separate painting area for smaller parts. The only painting not done on the premises is the powder painting of certain suspension parts. The behind-the-scenes tour ended in the metal fabrication and wood shop. We saw a complete wood frame which was in the process of being skinned with new sheet metal. This is certainly remanufacturing, not resto rat io n ! The Porsche Club would like to extend its thanks to Michael Regalia who is responsible for all the beautiful concours paint jobs. Michael arranged and personally guided this special tour. It is a shame that more club members did not attend this tech session because it was so unique and special. Tom Linton and Jon Stern
seals, turbo chain tensioners with guards, clutch, clutch cable, rsurfaced flywheel, etc. You can own this classic, like new ca~ at less than half the price of a new one. Roy Goldfarb, 6625 Red Deer St., San Diego, CA 92122. (619) 455-5838 (eves.) 452-9200 (days).
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FOR SALE Exceptional 911T Porsche, 1973. Please call (213) 992-7479 for particulars.
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FOR SALE CLASSIFIED ADS POLICY PCA/LA REGION MEMBERS: One ad per month at no charge, maximum 7 lines. Additional ads, $10 per month per ad. Photographs: $25.00 per month. Include check with copy. NON-MEMBER OR COMMERCIAL: $10 per month per ad, maximum 7 lines. Photographs: $30.00 per month. (Includes ad fee.) Include check with copy.
TAKE OVER LEASE 1983 Porsche 911SC Coupe. Extra Equipment List: air conditioning, power windows, cruise control, 5 speed transmission, cassette radio, special wheels, full leather, bra-car cover, mats, sunroof, front & rear spoilers, sport seat, special paint job. Lease is for 60 months of which 10 have been paid. Lease has a pay off of apprximately 18,000.00 at end of 60 months. Call Bill Black, (213) 247-8535. FOR SALE Silver outside, black interior Speedster. Fully restored, with perfect panels, complete bumpers, original seats. Engine redone with 1750cc, balanced. New top, side curtains, upholstery, carpeting. N, ew floor pans, battery and 5 XAS’s. Bra, tonneau, Carrera tach. Hardtop, competition belts, fire extinguisher, .Touches such as Nardi wooden wheel. Garaged since restoration. Strong & reliable. $19,000 or cash and 356 in trade. Emile Pragoff. Days, 415-459-2534. Evenings & weekends, 415382-1234. Parts, spares and nostalgia included. FOR SALE 1974 Porsche Carrera coupe. Black/tan, air conditioner, lelectric window lifts, new Blaupunkt 30001 AM/FM cassette, front spoiler, P-6’s on 7" and 8" factory alloys. This car is in excellent rust free condition. It has 8000 miles on a complete engine rebuild and transmission overhaul. New valves, valve guides,
1973 Porsche 911 RSR. Factory race prepared #M-491 conversion #9113601008. Researched to be one ofthree 1973 RSR’s left in original condition. This car was featured in Road & Track, August 1973, by former owners Bozzani and Johnson. This car was never raced after IROC ’73. There are many historical documents including cardex and letters on file. FACTORY EQUIPMENT #M-491 : Roll bar, 32 gallon racing fuel cell, fire extinguisher system, Recaro racing buckets, 300 kilometer speedometer, adjustable suspension, special front and rear suspension, 917 brakes, RSR body specifications, 2.8 litre twin plug engine (fresh), high butterfly pump injection, 915 gearbox, front oil cooler, transmission cooler, battery cutoff switches, I ROC tail, fiberglass bumpers, 1973 factory ordering literature showing all specifications. This automobile is truly museum quality, investment property. Offered at U.S. $65,000.00 sale or trade. Call Alvin Hansen, (503) 772-6736, or write for information package, 920 King Street, Medford, Oregon 97501.
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until you find that your selection is unappreciated. In a tech session, we don’t know the choice is unpopular until no one shows up. We want to avoid that occurance, so please let us know your interest. Help us formulate our shopping list. Write, or call Tom Linton.
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Well, that wraps up the June issue. As your editor, I would appreciate your criticism of the Porscherama. I’m sure improvements could be made. Please let us know. If you have a topic or area of special knowledge you would like to. share with the membership, we will welcome all articles. Also, don’t forget that we need advertisers. We have a very select readership, generally affluent with a definite interest in common and a circulation over 500. Our rates are reasonable, also. Your imput for all of the above will be of great help to the club and the bulletin and will be deeply appreciated. Jon Schiewe, Editor
Ten Commandments
We would appreciate some input from our readers in a couple of areas. Suggestions will be given full considerations by the Board of Directors and will be reported in the Porscherama. First, due to the loss of the LAPD pursuit course, we need a new location for slaloms. It needn’t be an existing track, but a large open space where cones can be set up will suffice. A large parking lot would work for example. The problem is that it must be available for nearly a full day to our exclusive use. Naturally, a reasonable fee for the use is anticipated. This is a pressing issue. It should not be impossible to find a new location if we set our minds to it. Slalo~ not only provides practice for time trials, it is an excellent place to learn the finer points of driving your Porsche. Write or call any board member with your suggestion, Elsewhere in this edition, you will find the text of President Jon Fels’ letter to the Times regarding the loss of the track aswell as Mayor Bradley’s reply. From these, it is obvious that we need a new location, Secondly, we would like your suggestions for tech sessions. The tech sessions can cover a myriad of topics. Tom Linton has scheduled two great sessions so far but is anxious to know what areas you would like covered in future sessions. After all, the purpose of tech sessions is to serve members interests. We can’t really do that unless you let us know of your interests. Should we cover insurance, law, mechanics, operation or some other special interest. Without your imput, trying to schedule tech sessions is rather like grocery shopping for someone else without a list. It is pure luck if you happen to buy the right items, Worse, you don’t know you made the wrong choice
for the PCA Member Jon Schiewe by
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Thou shalt love and respect thy Porsche and keep it in such condition that its value shall not falter.
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Thou shalt not have thy Porsche washed by a machine.
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Thou shalt not love thy Porsche more than thy spouse and children; as much, but not more.
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Thou shalt not covet thy neighbor’s Porsche, but thou mayest covet his time trial awards.
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Thou shalt not despise thy neighbors BMW, nor his Mercedes, nor even his new Corvette.
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Thou shalt not drive thy Porsche faster than the speed limit except on a track or when no police shall be nearby.
VII. Thou shalt not neglect household chores to care for or drive thy Porsche unless such chores may be postponed again. VIII.Thou shalt not deceive thy spouse into thinking that thouaretakingapleasantSundaydrivewhen, indeed, thou art going out to look at another Porsche. IX.
Thou shalt not tell thy spouse the entire cost of thy latest restoration, at least not all at the same time.
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Thou shalt always wave to other Porsche drivers thou shalt meet upon the roadway knowing that they share thy love of the world’s finest sportscar.
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