May 2008 - Grand Prix Region

May 2008
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May 2008
Contents
3 GPX Board of Directors & Chairs
4 On the Cover
Editorial License
2008 GPX Board of Directors & Chairs
President - Skip Carter
619.992.9927
[email protected]
5 Calendar
6 July 5 Tech Session at EF1 Motorsports
May 23 Drivers Ed at Buttomwillow
7 May 17 GPX Queen Mary Concours
8 California Festival of Speed Report
Vice President - Rick Mills
(323) 791-8342
[email protected]
11 April 5 Breakfast Club Report
12 May 24 Concours Judging School
& Concours Prep at Circle Porsche
13 Grand Prix Region Goodie Store
14 Poppy Fields Tour Report
Treasurer - Linda Cobarrubias
310.453.9602
[email protected]
16 New Member Report & Anniversaries
19 Spencer Lee and the Porsche RS Spyders
20 GPX Change for Life program
Jul 13 356 Club Dana Point Concours
Jul 31 Topless at the Beach, OCR Concours
21 Classified Ads
Secretary - Suesan Way
619.992.4278
[email protected]
BC Breakfast Club Meeting at Ricky & Ronnie's
Index to Advertisers
Commercial Ad Rates
Activities - Barbara Gillam
(213) 507-9936
[email protected]
Membership - Peter Ross
310.608.9743
[email protected]
Web sites
GPX
www.GrandPrixRegion.com
Zone 8
zone8.org
PCA National
Pca.org
PCNA
us.Porsche.com/national
Porsche AG
Porsche.com
Don't forget to visit the Grand Prix Region
Web site at: www.GrandPrix.Region.com
Jimmie Mitchell is doing some great work on
our site. Please let him know what you think
Editor - Skip Carter
619.992.9927
[email protected]
Zone 8 Representative
Michael Dolphin
(213) 248-4743
[email protected]
Advertising
Charles Weaver
562.430.3010
[email protected]
Chief Driving Instructor
Mike Mulligan
760.672.9175
[email protected]
Concours
vacant
Driving Events
Nick Perdikaris
310.372.4053
[email protected]
Goodie Store
De Jur Jones
323.697.0565
[email protected]
Goodie Store co-chair
Bob Baddy
310.951.7979
[email protected]
Insurance/Tech Sessions
Ron Shanon
310.423-3979 (day)
[email protected]
Registrar
Suesan Way
619.992.4287
[email protected]
Tech Inspection
Richard Clewett
310.406.8788
[email protected]
Timing
Marty Goldsmith
562.494.6350
[email protected]
Tours
Steve Koch
818.601.1701
[email protected]
Webmaster
Jimmie Mitchell
310.539.2568
[email protected]
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ADDRESS CHANGE: Please notify membership chair, Peter Ross, of any address or membership status changes: Peter Ross, PO Box 11391, Carson, CA
90746 310.608.9743. Also notify PCA National, PO Box 5900, Springfield, VA 22150.
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...and a word or two from the President's seat — Skip Carter
Well, are there enough Club events so far this year?
We've got a good photo spread on both the California
Festival of Speed and our Poppy Fields Tour in this
issue. We are holding off on the Long Beach Grand
Prix and American Le Mans Series races until June.
There's just too much to fit into one issue.
Our vice-president, Rick Mills, is responsible for
two of our upcoming Tech Sessions: July 5 at EF1
Motorsports (ad on page 6) and August 2 at Aase
Motors (ad on page 19). Both of these coincide with
our monthly Breakfast Club which, we hope, makes it
easier for our members to catch both.
Have you heard about the Porsche Club's annual
Porsche Escape? It is intended to be a less
competitive, more relaxed version of the Porsche
Parade. Unlike the Parades, there are virtually no
competitive events. Instead, the focus is on tours,
social activities and taking advantage of the local
color. On August 18-21, Albuquerque will host
this annual event. While the Parade is in late June
in Charlotte, North Carolina, the Escape is much
closer. Registration has just opened. Go to the PCA.
org website for more information. You will probably
need to register quickly if interested. This format is
becoming very popular.
There is still time to register for our May 17 Queen
Mary Concours and, even if you aren't bringing a car
to show or display, stop by and pay a visit. The 912
Registry will be out in force. Also, Wayne Dempsey
from Pelican Parts has registered his Porsche 959 for
the event. De Jur will be there with the GPX Goodie
Store. There will be extra event shirts for sale in
addition to her standard fare. We've received the
ultimate compliment on several of our Goodie Store
items... other regions wanting to know where we
bought them and what the costs were.
I have a VERY SPECIAL announcement to make. You
have probably heard about the fabulous Sport Driving
School that Porsche offers at Barber Motorsports Park
in Alabama. Circle Porsche has offered us a limited
number of spots in the 2-day High Performance
Driving Course at half the normal $3,195 price.
The dates are November 18-19. We will have to
arrange our own transportation and lodging, but
this incredible opportunity will only cost about
$1,600. Space is very limited. If you are interested,
contact me ASAP. By the way, the name has changed
to Porsche Sport Driving School. For general
information, go to www.porschedriving.com/home.
Our Day Away from Work event is coming up soon,
and space is filling up. Our membership continues
to grow thanks to efforts by our membership chair,
Peter Ross and so many of our members who keep
bringing them in.
It's a fun time to be a
GPX member.
Sleazy Dog Construction
See you at an event
soon.
On the Cover...
De Jur Jones has taken home our annual Enthusiast
of the Year award more than once. Seen here with
"Glamourpuss," De Jur is one of our best recruiters.
More than once she has shown up at our Breakfast
Club with someone she saw driving a Porsche on
the way, who just couldn't resist her charm. You
will find her at most of our events behind a table of
merchandise. Besides managing our Goodie Store,
De Jur is also one of our Grid Queens at our Day
Away from Work events.
Sleazy Dog Construction
May 2008
Calendar
M
ay
3 Sat 3 Sat 2-4 F-Sun
2-4 F-Sun
11 Sun
11 Sun
12 Mon
17 Sat
17 Sat
18 Sun
23 Fri
24 Sat
25 Sun
26 Mon
31 Sat
31 Sat
GPX Breakfast Club at Ricky & Ronnie's
GPX Board Meeting after Breakfast Club
Las Vegas Region Lapping Days Driver's Ed
Southern Arizona Region Cinco de Mayo
Zone 8 Concours / Autocross
F1 Istanbul Park, Turkey
Mother's Day
GPX Day Away from Work DE/Autocross
Golden Empire Region James Dean Autocross
Grand Prix Region Queen Mary Concours
ALMS Salt Lake City
Cal Central Coast Region Drivers Ed at Buttonwillow Raceway-Entry level drivers OK
Zone 8 Concours Judging School
at Circle Porsche 9am-2pm (see flyer)
F1 Monte Carlo
Memorial Day
Orange Coast Region Zone 8 Concours
Cal Inland Region Zone 8 Rally
June
1 Sun
1 Sun
7 Sat 7 Sat 7 Sat
8 Sun
8 Sun
8 Sun
14 Sat
14-15S-Sun
`15`Sun
20-22F-Sun
22 Sun
28-3 S-Thu
Orange Coast Region Zone 8 Autocross
Pomona Swap Meet
GPX Breakfast Club at Ricky & Ronnie's
GPX Board Meeting after Breakfast Club
San Diego Region Zone 8 Rally
Los Angeles Concours d'Elegance, Rose Bowl
F1 Montreal, Canada
Los Angeles Region Zone 8 Concours
Steve McQueen / Boys Republic Car Show
The Le Mans 24 Hours
Father's Day
24th Pismo Beach Classic Car Show
F1 Magny-Cours, France
Charlotte, North Carolina Porsche Parade
July
1 Tue
4 Fri
5 Sat 5 Sat Canada Day
4th of July
GPX Breakfast Club at Ricky & Ronnie's
GPX Tech Session at EF1 Motorsports
F1 Silverstone, Grerat Britain
ALMS Lime Rock
22nd Annual 356 Club Dana Point Concours
Pomona Swap Meet
ALMS Mid-Ohio
F1 Hockenheim, Germany
San Diego Region Zone 8 Autocross
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12
13
13
19
20
27
Sun
Sat
Sun
Sun
Sat
Sun
Sun
Fabrizio Aldrette on Porsche suspension
improvements, tires & general maintenance
August
2 Sat GPX Breakfast Club at Ricky & Ronnie's
2 Sat GPX Board Meeting after Breakfast Club
2 Sat
GPX Tech Session at Aase Motors
Jeff Erikson on Porsche track safety, Performance 3 Sun
9 Sat
10 Sun
15 Fri
15-17F-Sun
16 Sat
17 Sun
24 Sun
24 Sun
24 Sun
30 Sat
Modifications & engine building
F1 Hungaroring, Hungary
ALMS Road America
Santa Barbara Region Zone 8 Autocross
Concorso Italiano
Monterey Historic Races
San Gabriel Valley Zone 8 Nite Autocross
Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance
ALMS Mosport
F1 Valencia, Europe
Pomona Swap Meet
ALMS Detroit
September
1 Mon Labor Day
2 Tue Ramadan begins
6 Sat GPX Breakfast Club at Ricky & Ronnie's
6 Sat GPX Board Meeting after Breakfast Club
7 Sun F1 Spa-Francorchamps, Belgium
13-14S-Sun The Ventura Show
14 Sun F1 Monza, Italy
20-21S-Sun Las Vegas Region Drivers Ed, Spring Mtn
`21 Sun Palos Verdes Concours d'Elegance
21 Sun Santa Barbara Region Zone 8 Autocross
26-28F-Sun Coronado Historic Races (tenative)
18-21F-Sun PCA Escape, Albuquerque
27 Sat
Riverside Region Timeline, Arrowhead Village
28 Sun San Gabriel Valley Region Zone 8 Rally
28 Sun F1 Singapore
30 Tue Rosh Hashanah
October
3-5 F-Sun Golden Empire Region California Challenge
Zone 8 Concours / Rally / Autocross
4 Sat GPX Breakfast Club at Ricky & Ronnie's
4 Sat GPX Board Meeting after Breakfast Club
4 Sat
ALMS Road Atlanta
9 Thu Yom Kippur
11-12S-Sun San Diego Region Time Trial, Spring Mtn
12 Sun Santa Barbara Region Zone 8 Concours
12 Sun F1 Fuji, Japan
13 Mon Columbus Day
13 Mon GPX Day Away from Work DE/Autocross
17-18F-Sat ALMS Laguna Seca
19 Sun F1 Shanghai, China
19 Sun Pomona Swap Meet
19 Sun San Diego Region Zone 8 Concours
25 Sat
Orange Coast Region Zone 8 Rally
26 Sun Cal Central Coast Region Zone 8 Concours
31 Fri
Halloween
31-2 F-Sun Arizona Region Phoenix Flight
Zone 8 Concours / Autocross
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EF1 Motorsports Tech Session
July 5 — following Breakfast Club
Noon to 5:00 pm
EF1 Motorsports is hosting our first PCA-GPX Tech Session open house.
Vendors (DPE Wheel Co., Advance Flow Engineering Filters & Brembo
Brake Systems) will be demonstrating the latest Porsche specific products.
Bring the family and...
Bring your credit card —
we are offering PCA discounts for any product purchased on site
Refreshments will be provided by Louis Burgers
EF1 MOTORSPORTS | 2675 Dawson Ave | Signal Hill | CA | 90755
California Central Coast Porsche Club of America
April, 2008
Buttonwillow 2008 Driver’s Education
Not a timed competition event conducted under PCA rules
Hi there, fellow members. This May is the time for our annual driver education event at Buttonwillow Raceway
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Park. The date is Friday, May 23 . Each entrant should receive more than an hour of track time so sign up early to
guarantee your entry. Although PCA members from other regions and other local clubs are allowed entry, we have
reserved the first 80 entries from CCCR if postmarked or dated by April 28, 2008. We are doing this to encourage
CCCR members to enter. After that date, entries are first come, first served. Total entries are limited to 100. Entry
forms are included in this month’s Coastalaire.
Clothing requirements are long sleeved cotton shirt and long pants, closed shoes and a SA95 or later Snell approved
helmet. If you do not own a helmet, you can rent one from the track for $10/day.
What is Driver’s Education and why is it useful?
Driver Education is intended to afford participants the opportunity to develop car control skills in an organized
manner and in a controlled and safe environment. The plan is for participants to accomplish this while they have a
good time and learn from their experiences. The safety of participants and their cars is the number one concern.
The goal is for each participant to become a more skilled and safe driver and to provide each with the opportunity
to learn about their Porsche and the driving experience made possible by Porsche cars.
When:
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Friday, May 23 , 2007
Where:
Buttonwillow Raceway Park, www.buttonwillowraceway.com, clockwise direction.
Cost:
$135 1 driver, $100 2 driver (same car); ($145 non-PCA 1 driver, $110 2 driver 1 car);
(Instructors $50)
Tech:
A pre-tech will be held at Strasse (next to Smith Volvo in SLO) for all entrants in SLO
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County at 6:00PM on Wednesday, May 14 . This pre-tech will allow the DE to start on
schedule, thus providing more track time for entrants. The pre-tech will also allow time for
resolution for entrants that have a tech issue. Strasse’s address is 1185 Monterey St., SLO.
Current annual logbook from PCA, POC, NASA, SCCA or other racing organization
accepted. Tech at the track will be very limited. Please contact registration and inform us in
writing at least a week before the event if you cannot be inspected before the event. Email is
acceptable for written notice.
Registration:
Fill out the registration form on the next page and forward it to Jon Milledge with your check
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payable to “CCCR/PCA” before Thursday,May 15 . Jon Milledge, 2116 Del Norte St.,
Los Osos, CA 93402 ph:805.704.8785; [email protected]
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First time Drivers: A ground school is planned for first time drivers. Time and location will be announced in the
entry packets.
Camping:
If you plan to be camping at the track, please indicate that with your entry.
General Questions: Per Helldin, 805.459.9076, eves; 805.543.0832, days; [email protected]; or Jon Milledge
[email protected].
Note:
If you want to use your practice and instruction in competition, a GGR time trial is scheduled
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for Saturday & Sunday, May 25 & 26 . You must register for it separately by contacting
Andrew Forrest, [email protected] or by checking their website, www.pca-ggr.org.
May 2008
Porsche Club of America, Grand Prix Region
27th Annual Concours d’Elegance
at the Queen Mary
Saturday — May 17
We will be joined by the Porsche 912 Registry & BMWCCA
Cost
Display Only Lunch Location Schedule
Pre-Registration: $40.00 ($45.00 postmarked after May 10)
Pre-Registration: $20.00 ($25.00 postmarked after May 10)
$10.00
Queen Mary (in front of): I-405 to I-710 south to the Queen Mary. Follow signs to Queen Mary
7:00 am: Car placement starts, 10:00 am: Judging starts, 2:00 pm: Awards Ceremony
Classes
CONCOURS DIVISION
STREET DIVISION
C-1 356 (closed)
S-1 356 (closed)
C-2 356 (open)
S-2 356 (open)
C-3 911, 912 (65-73)
S-3 911, 912 (65-73)
C-4 911, 912E (74-83)
S-4 911, 912E (74-83)
C-5 911 (84-89)
S-5 911 (84-89)
C-6 911, GT2, GT3 (89-present)
S-6 911, GT2, GT3 (89-present)
C-7 Boxster, Cayman
S-7 Boxster, Cayman
C-8 914
S-8 914
C-9 924, 944, 928, & 968
S-9 924, 944, 928, & 968
C-10Special Categories
S-10 Special Categories
C-11Cayenne
S-11 Cayenne
1850
Outer
Traffic Circle
Long
Beach,
CA 90815
562-494-1911
www.CirclePorsche.com
WASH & SHINE DIVISION
WS-1 356 (all)
WS-2 911, 912 (65-83), 914
WS-3 911 (84-98)
WS-4 924, 944, 928, 968
WS-5 Boxster, 996, 997, GT2, GT3,
Cayenne, Cayman
UNRESTORED DIVISION
UR-1 356 (all)
UR-3 911, 912 (65-73)
UR-4 911, 912 (74-83)
UR-5 911 (84-94)
UR-8 914
UR-9 924, 944, 928, 968
UR-10 Special Categories
Name: ___________________________________________________
Phone: ___________________________________________________
Street: ___________________________________________
PCA Region:_____________
Class Entered: ___________
City: ______________________________________________ State: ________ ZIP: __________
E-mail: ____________________________________________
Porsche Model: _______________________ Body Type: ___________________ Year: _________
Concours fee $40.00 (late registration $45.00) — postmark after May 10
Display only fee $20.00 (late registration $25.00)
Lunch $10.00 (each)
TOTAL CHECK AMOUNT INCLUDED
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$_________
Mail check and form to: PCA/GPX %
Suesan Way, 10385 Bonnie Lane, La Mesa, CA 91941
For info contact Suesan at 619-992.4287 or [email protected]
photos by Wayne Dempsey, Jimmie Mitchell, Greg White,
Charles Weaver, Skip Carter
The California Festival of Speed did not disappoint us
this year. There were more visitors than ever before, and
plenty for them to do.
In case you didn't hear, Porsche Cars North America
set up an autocross course, sent out the new Cayenne
GTS and a Cayman S, along with factory drivers. Then,
anyone willing to make a $10 donation to Children's
Hospital of Orange was allowed to drive these cars on
the course, followed by a hot lap with a factory driver.
Pretty cool!
We also had record numbers taking advantage of Track
Tours. We saw everything from a Ford F-450 to a fully
dressed motorcycle to a Ferrari. For $20, you got to
drive 1-1/2 laps (or more, depending on time restraints)
on the same 2+ mile track the racers use. Of course,
you were not allowed to drive at the same speeds but,
this rare opportunity for a non-racer to actually drive on
the track was enjoyed by 250 of you.
California Speedway recently changed thier
name to the Auto Club Speedway
The racing was fabulous. Club Racers, Time Trialers and
Yokohama Cup drivers gave everyone plenty of racing
excitement over the three days. PCA President, Prescott
Kelly did the MC honors. That man calls a good race.
Vendor Row grew considerably from 2007. Our friends
from Performance Products were out in force. I believe
I heard something like 10,000 bottle of water with the
Performance Products label on it.
GPX Webmaster Jimmie Mitchell
working the grid
GPX member and Pelican Parts CEO, Wayne Dempsey
showed up with his new acquisition, a Porsche 959. If
I ever saw a kid in a candy store... And his young son,
Sean, was enjoying himself as much as Wayne.
Another change this year was the Special Interest
Groups and Other Porsche Clubs that showed up. Special
thanks to Suesan Way for organizing the 912 Registry,
the San Marino Porsche Club, the Black Porsche Club,
the Porsche 356 Club, PCars.US, RS Amereica Registry,
914Club.org, and the 993 Registry
The California Festival of Speed is growing and
turning more into a "festival" each year. Thanks to our
organizers, Vince Knauf, Ron Mistak and Michael Dolphin
and a huge team of volunteers for making it all work.
Now, if we can only figure out a way to improve that
track food. It was my only complaint from the weekend.
Saturday night's dinner recognized people in the room
who were instrumental in producing the first California
Festival of Speed in 2002
Cars lined up for lunch time Track Tours
John Cometti
Prescott Kelly
PCA Ntional President
Grand Prix Region members listed as
volunteers at the Festival this year
sharing announcer responsibilities
in race control
Porsche Cars North America brought a couple of new Cayenne GTS's and some Cayman S's so
spectators, for a $10 donation to Children's Hospital of Orange, could get a change to drive these
vehicles on an autocross course. There were big smiles on people in this corner of the infield
Connie Carter helping with Track Tours
The Credentials Building
Bonnie Rickard
& Mike Mulligan
Vince & Cecelia Knauf
Brita & Marty Goldsmith working together to close the
lid on one of the 5-gallon water buckets we use to
hold our EZ-Up from blowing over
GPX Chief Driving Instructor Mike Mulligan (2nd from left) got to
make his PCA Club Racing debut in this rather famous tube frame
"914." The car was driven to an IMSA championship by Wayne Baker
a few decades ago. Festival event co-chairs Michael dolphin (left),
Vince Knauf (GPX member in center) and Ron Mistak (4th from left).
Ron owns the car. His son, Ryan, is on the right.
Claude Mitchell
Jimmie Mitchell
Greg White
De Jur jones
Tina Michele
Michael Dolphin
Nick Perdikaris
Mike Mulligan
Chris Mulligan
Connie Carter
Connie Anderson
Don Anderson
Skip Carter
Derek Lee
Vince Knauf
Cecelia Knauf
Brita Goldsmith
Marty Goldsmith
Bob Lewis
Karen Lewis
Jhon Dolphin
Reggie Colby
Charles Weaver
Wayne Dempsey
Sean Dempsey
Skip Carter
Suesan Way
Roberta Allen
Carlos Chang
Ariel Chang
Linda Cobarrubias
Greg DeBrecourt
Lee Gaucher
Dan Hockett
Dave Hockett
Mike Knapp
Dal Lee
Rico Lopez
Roger Lubeck
Frank Medrano
Phil Millard
Marty Noonan
John Perchulyn
Doc Pryor
Greg Schill
Yuh-Jer Shen
Deborah Walker
Joe DeMeo
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Greg White
Don Anderson test driving Cayenne GTS
Mulligan in Wayne Baker "School Bus"
GPX member Cecelia Knauf had pace car
duties all weekend in her Speed Yellow GT3
One of the weekend's most popular spots was the Cayman S / Cayenne GTS
test drive hosted by Porsche Cars North America
Grand Prix Region
members made up
the majority of the Grid
Management Team
Brita Goldsmith working Track Tours
Event manager Vince Knauf actually
found time to get his car on the track
Michael Dolphin
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Sean Dempsey
One of the prettiest (and fastest)
cars at the Festival
De Jur Jones & Tina Michelle
Claude Mitchell
May 2008
Breakfast Club Meeting Update — April 5
story & photos by Peter Ross
A cast of thousands? No. Make that a cast of hundreds…
er, on second thought, make it one person wearing a
cast. On a glorious sunny April morning at the Monthly
Breakfast Club Meeting held at Ricky and Ronnie’s CruiseIn Diner, that was me, the only guy sporting a cast that
fully engulfed my right arm and hand. But that didn’t stop
me from showing up at the meeting. It did however stop
me from driving a Porsche, since I couldn’t shift gears. So
I took photos, collected breakfast fees and ate while using
one hand.
As I arrived, I wondered what kind of showing we would
have, since a large number of our members were at the
California Festival of Speed. But, as always, we had quite a
showing of Porsches, and a large number of our members
chatting away, which was quite a sight to behold.
In attendance for the first time was Rod Stone in his 1996
Midnight Blue 993 Twin Turbo. Henry Fella was driving a
white 1959 356 that he purchased last June. Sherwin Levy
brought his 3 week old purchase, a 2006 GT Silver C4S
Tiptronic. The remarkable part about Sherwin’s Porsche
was the silver exterior with a cocoa colored interior… a
splendid color scheme. Frank and Roy Lock rolled to the
meeting in a cherried out 1970 pink and black Dodge
Challenger 340. The engine area was orange and pink,
a very stunning car. Joe Bryant was also sporting a new
Porsche, a 2006 Speed Yellow C4S, with black and yellow
hand stitched interior.
Other attendees were Bob Baddy, Perry Bradshaw, Lynette
Bugg, Art Day, Richard Elliott, Albert Franco, Marty
Friedman, Steve Glas, Lorenzo Gray, Jamie Gutierrez, Alan
Hosea, Georgette Jankowski, Patricia Johnson, Tommy
Johnson, Mike Kral, Jon LeCarner, Derrick Maglonzo and his
friend Sara, Chet Malveaux, Steve Marino, David and Susan
Moard, Marty Noonan, Peter Novak, Marty Petcoff, Anthony
Scognamillo, Ron Shanon, Peter Vasquez (wow, three
Peters at one meeting - we are taking over), Len Wagner
and Rod Williams.
One of the highlights of the morning was looking at the
corner of the parking lot and seeing the Porsche 356
connection. This featured three gorgeous cars owned by
Peter Novak, Mike Kral and Henry Fella that were parked
side by side by side. Three classic vehicles owned by three
classy members. Thanks for showing up guys.
As usual, we had a total blast at the meeting and look
forward to swapping Porsche stories with the rest of you
next month. Hopefully, I’ll be cast free by then and back to
typing with much more speed.
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PORSCHE CLUB OF AMERICA – ZONE 8
Concours Judging School
& Concours Prep
Saturday, May 24
9:00am to 2:00 pm
Cost:
$25.00 per person (includes lunch) — postmarked by May 15
($40.00 if postmarked after May 15)
Location: CIRCLEPORSCHE,1850OuterTrafficCircle,LongBeach,CA90815
Directions: I-405 to Lakewood Blvd in Long Beach, West to Circle’s new facility on
OuterTrafficCircle,arightturnJUSTbeforeyouhittheTrafficCircle
Reserve your place now by sending your check for $25.00 per person payable to PCA
Zone 8 ($40.00 if postmarked after May 15). Send to Joe Nedza, Zone 8 Concours
Chair, 2111 Vista Dorado, Newport Beach, CA 92660.
Questions: [email protected] or 949-355-2943(cell) or 949-759-3527 (home)
Name_______________________________________
Phone__________________________ Email__________________________________
Address _______________________________________________________________
Region _________________ Would you like to become a Judge?_________________
Questions for the school___________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
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______________________________________________________________________
May 2008
Grand Prix Region Goodie Store — new item
Diner style mugs — $10.00
These mugs feature the old style
Porsche crest on one side and
"Porsche Club of America, Grand Prix
Region" in Porsche script on the other
De Jur Jones
(323) 697-0565 [email protected]
or
Bob Baddy
(310) 951-7979 [email protected]
Also available: GPX T-shirts (white or black versions)
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Poppy Fields Tour
by Marty Goldsmith
photos by Jimmie Mitchell
Marty & Brita Goldsmith
Steve Koch
Angela Song & Steve Glas
Brita Goldsmith and a BIG cactus
Marty Goldsmith
Tour Master Steve Koch's Poppy tour was a great
success. In spite of drizzly weather in town and wind
in the desert, 18 cars showed up. The route was
very well chosen. There were a lot of poppies and
other flowers along the way. The Poppy Reserve is
a spectacular place, lunch at the Rock Inn and Lake
Hughes Trading Post was fun, and Steve was able
to con the workers at Los Angeles Power Plant 1 to
give us a guided tour. This place is an integral part
of the history of water and LA. Built in 1911, it was
the first to go on line bringing power to the city. Just
down the road were the remnants of the collapsed St.
Francis Dam, the 1927 disaster that killed hundreds in
its wake. The dam's collapse was directly responsible
for the professional demise of William Mulholland.
The site is something to see. I picked up a piece of
the old dam. It will go nicely at home alongside my
piece of the Berlin wall. Many thanks to Steve Koch for
designing and leading this great tour!
The Lake Hughes Trading Post &
Rock House
The Circuit
New Member Report
by Pete Ross
April Anniversaries
32 years
Sam & Gianni Cabiglio
31 years
Bill & Sheila Burris
15 years
Alan & Helene Fasnacht
Satoshi & Karen Mayeda
12 years
Lynn Bugg
Steven Foster & Caprice Rasmussen
10 years
John & Brenda Benton
James & Debra Stone
9 years
Patricia Johnson
Richard & Diane Mazer
8 years
Jim Banker
7 years
Mike & Vivian Bruno
Jeffrey & Janine Walker
6 years
Patrick Davern & Norman Lowthorp
5 years
Tyrone & Angela Moore
4 years
Daniel Dayton
Art & Lynn Shapiro
3 years
Beatrice Castillo
Ed Elliott & Natalie Hale
2 years
Bill & Beeber Clevenger
Gregg Fistetto & Pedro Rosado
Steve & Kellie Stame
1 year
Bob Baddy
John Blakely
Al Franco
Francis & Janelle Lennarz
Susan & Ed Oca
New Members
Paul Horibe
1985 Blue 911
Jon LeCarner
2005 GT Silver 911
Derek & Polly Lee
2007 Meteor Grey Carrera S
Derrick Maglonzo
2003 Black Boxster
David & Sara Rice
2007 Black Carrera 4S
Dennis & Steve Stame
2002 White 911
Timothy & Jennifer Trovato1995 Guards Red 993
Joseph DeMeo & Kris Kelly 1986 930
Stephen & Joanna Weil
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1973 1/2 Sepia Brown 911T
May 2008
Marc Bixen's
INTERNATIONALLY RENOWNED
SPECIALISTS IN CLASSIC AND CONTEMPORARY PORSCHES
Servicing Porsche automobiles from 356 through 996
Formerly of Santa Monica —
Now in LONG BEACH
by appointment only
562-901-2900
info @redlineservice.net
www.redlineservice.net
authors of...
A special thank you must go to
Marc Bixen who has worked hard
to maintain Red Line's standard
of excellence since taking over
the shop in 1999. Marc has stayed
technically current, and is a font of
accurate information regarding the
pros and cons of all 911 models."
Peter Zimmerman,
Founder - Red Line Service
Author: "The Used 911 Story"
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May 2008
Spencer Lee
A Special Look at the ALMS Porsche Spyders
Story & photos by Dal Lee
Walking through the ALMS Paddock at the Long Beach Grand Prix, Spencer saw the cool Blue and White
RS Spyders of Dyson Racing. We walked over to the paddock and, while admiring the equipment, the Chief
Mechanic invited us in for a closer look. The rest of the crowd was held back with envy! The mechanic put
Spencer in one of the Spyders to show him what its like to sit behind the wheel (Spencer's face says it all).
After the training and seat time, Spencer was invited to hang out
with the four team drivers. We were given autographed posters
and team hats to remember Spencer's day as an honorary
member of the Dyson Racing team. This could be a sign of things
to come for Spencer, judging by the look on his face.
This is Spencer
with Patrick Long,
Porsche factory
driver with Penske RS Spyder #6. We had great fun at the
American Le Mans Series running in Long Beach.
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Change for Life
Member Roy Lock gave us a fundraising
idea for ASUDEC (Africa's Sustainable
Development Council) and Rick Mills
provided the cans.
We're asking you to take one of the cans
home and collect your loose change. Then
we'll collect the cans
before the end of the
year and tally it up.
If you'd like more
information about
Change for Life or
ASUDEC, or you
would like us to
get you one of the
cans, contact Suesan at 619-992-4287 or
[email protected]
PCA Orange Coast Region’s
38th Annual White Glove Concours Registration Form
PORSCHE 356 CLUB
presents
NAME ________________________________________________Phone__________________________
ADDRESS_____________________________________________________________________________
Dana Point Concours d'Elegance
22 Annual
CITY ______________________________________________ STATE_________ ZIP ______________
Lantern Bay Park, Dana Point, CA July 12th and 13th 2008
EMAIL _______________________________________________PCA REGION ___________________
The Porsche 356 Club is proud to present its annual Concours d'Elegance featuring the Porsche 356 automobile.
The two day event will take place at scenic Lantern Bay Park overlooking the Dana Point Harbor.
MODEL ______________YEAR _______TYPE __Cabriolet __Coupe CAR COLOR______________
PLEASE SELECT YOuR CLASS fROM ThE LIST ON ThE bACk Of ThIS PAGE.
I will enter ___car(s) in Display Class
@ $30 each
TOTAL
I will enter ___car(s) in Judged/Wash & Shine _____Class
@ $50 each
TOTAL
in Judged/Street
_____Class
@ $50 each
TOTAL
in Judged/unrestored
_____Class
@ $50 each
TOTAL
in Judged/full Concours _____Class
@ $50 each
TOTAL
All Classes Includes two general admissions/goodie bag/award
$ _________
$ _________
$ _________
$ _________
$ _________
fRIDAY NIGhT Welcome Reception @ $25 pp x ___ people
SATuRDAY breakfast bar @ $10 x ____ people
SATuRDAY Lunch buffet @ $20 x ____ people
SATuRDAY Dinner/Dance @ $95 x ____ people
Late fees: $10 per car registration and meals (after May 1)
$ _________
$ _________
$ _________
$ _________
$_________
TOTAL
TOTAL
TOTAL
TOTAL
Additional
GRAND TOTAL $ _________
REGISTER ONLINE: www.occoncours.com
OR
REGISTER bY MAIL: bY check to: PCA-OCR
OR Credit Card: ___Mastercard ___Visa
Schedule of Events:
Registration Fees:
July 12th
2:00PM - Arrival and driving "Tour d'Elegance"
5:00PM - Reception including complimentary hors d'
oeuvres and cash bar.
7:00PM - Car prep and detail seminar
Entrant (includes one lunch) $65/car X_____ $______
*$130 if received after 6/13/08
Additional lunches
$15
X_____ $______
July 13th
7:00AM - Gates open and car placement
8:00AM - Breakfast kiosk opens
9:00AM - Judging begins
11:30AM - Lunch available
2:00PM - Awards ceremony
Please send this form and your check made out to
"Porsche 356 Club" to:
TOTAL:
$______
Dana Point Concours
33182 Christina Dr.
Dana Point, CA 92629
"Display parking only" will be available for $20 at the gate. Trailer parking will be available at nearby Dana
Point Harbor for $6 (or current county fee). The neighboring Laguna Cliffs Marriott will be offering a special
rate for this event, call (949)661-5000 and mention the "Porsche 356 Club".
* PLEASE REGISTER BY JUNE 13, 2008 TO AVOID LATE FEES *
ENTRANT_________________________________________________________________________________
ADDRESS_________________________________________________________________________________
Card # __________________________________________________
CITY______________________________________________________STATE________ZIP_______________
Expiration date_________________
PHONE_______________________________EMAIL______________________________________________
Signature code_____________
Day of event spectator gate admission: $5, Children under 12 accompanied by adult are $2; Gate opens 10 am
IMPORTANT: Please return this form to
Ms. Marion Smith/Registration
PO b0X 1745, Newport beach, CA 92659
Register before May 1, 2007 to avoid late fees
Note: for hotel reservations, directly contact the hilton Waterfront Resort at 714-845-8000. Code CHE
Lead sponsor Newport Auto Center. Awards & media event sponsored by OCRed.com Web TV for Locals.
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CAR INFORMATION: Year________Model_________________
Concours Division: Full______Street______Wash 'n shine______
Classes: Class 1 - up to '55_____ Class 2 - '56-'59_____ Class 3 - '60-'61_____
Class 4 - '62-'63_____ Class 5 - '64-'65_____ Class 6 - Special Interest_____
Class 7 - Competition_____ Class 8 - Limited Production_
All registered entrants will be eligible to vote for the "People's Choice" award from the field of entrants.
Once again, there will be an additional trophy awarded to the "Best Display" from all judged entrants.
Displays should include period correct items in, on and around the car.
May 2008
CLASSIFIED ADS
2004 911 40th Anniversary with X-51, Bi-Xenon, full leather,
upgraded Bose, extensive clear bra, Sirius (dealer install),
new tires, new battery, car cover, 3,000 miles on upgraded
clutch and light weight flywheel, excellent condition and CPO
warranty through August 2010.
17,9XX miles. Serviced at Callas
Rennsport. Asking $62,000 obo.
Contact Alex at [email protected]
and 310.897.7606
Boxster Parts - all of the parts
removed from '98 Boxster to convert it to a Spec: Top, AC
Compressor, stereo w/disc player, top, steering wheel with
air-bag and windscreen that fits behind the seats. Also, 1 set of
7x17" and 9x17" wheels that fit Boxster or 996. All reasonable
offers will be accepted. Jeff Hollander/ 805-434-1914 or 805423-5881. [email protected].
1996 993 Targa: Midnight Blue Metallic/Grey Leather; 65K
miles; 6-speed manual. Full top end valve job/secondary air
corrected; new clutch, new Targa roof hardware, new AC,
new cruise control, new steering rack, new battery, tires,
since 50K. Lojack. Comprehensive service records. Great
Condition. $39,500. Long Beach; phone: (562)552-2481
[email protected].
WHEELS: 914-4 2-liter alloys. American Eagle 15x5.5, black
with polished spokes. As new. Mounted with Kumho V700
tires 205-50-15. $398 for set of four. Rick 323-791-8342
[email protected]
WANTED: two 8x16 original Fuchs wheels with Polished
center and rim, not chromed. No curb rash, Good to excellent
condition. Contact Jimmie — [email protected]
RACING HARNESS BAR: Weltmeister bolt-in Harness Bar. No
modifications to car necessary. Black powder coat. Fits 196998 911 Coupe $150 Rick 323-791-8342 [email protected]
02 Turbo 996 Seal Gray, nav, bilstein, sport
exhaust, 100K Porsche warranty to 2010.
44,000 miles. Asking $69,000, Call Rob 949
887-1386 [email protected]
1984 Carrera Cab, Chiffon White/Brn leather, factory installed
roll bar. Weissach installed opening wing windows, rear
storage shelf, full tonneau cover. P-crests on seat inserts,
shifter, hubs & steering wheel.
Concours photos available. Original CA
owner. No accidents. Service records.
$23,000 Contact 714-377-0369 or
[email protected]
1983 911SC Cab. 106K mi, rebuilt trans, short shift kit, new
clutch & tires, repaint orig Arena Red in 02, no rust, no smoke,
small oil leak, $8K of mechanical receipts, new white gauges,
alum billet int, Carrera oil cooler, Carrera tensioners, pop valve,
new turbo tie rods, new floor mats , 930 valve covers, Runs
perfect. A head turner everywhere. $18,000. Call Ryan (818)
209-2501 or [email protected] for pics
2003 Boxster S Tiptronic -- Rare Forest Green metallic, M030
suspension, sport seats (heated), 18” wheels, PSM, cruise
control, Litronics, extended
leather, XM radio, wind deflector,
glass rear window, 3.7L engine,
factory cover. 49,300 miles,
excellent condition. $27,900. 760737-8971, [email protected]
Michelin Pilot Sport Cup tires-used (Rcompound), 225/45-17 fronts, 275/40-17
rears, used for several DE events but still
have a fair amount of tread remaining.
$300. For questions or photos contact
[email protected] or 949-637-0898
OEM Exhaust Muffler from 1984 Carrera - Excellent Condition
It should fit 911s from 1974-89. Less than 40,000
930.111.043.00 Bischoff 07/84. Selling for $200. Janet
310.308.7861 or [email protected]
2005 Boxster S with 5,300 miles.
Midnight Blue with Stone Gray full
leather. 19" Carrera S Wheels and
Bose Sound System. Like new
- always garaged! $41,000 Contact
Michael at 562.429.8607 or [email protected]
1986 944 all tricked out with 5 point harness, chip, cambermeister, sway bar, new upholstery and dash cover, all records,
well loved - just not using her and she begs to be driven. Gets
about 28-30 mph and loves the track. Would love for her to
go to a good home that would care for her like we have. She's
ready to go - needs no work. $5,500 OBO Craig or Marlee
Shaw 877-548-3783/877-954-2002 [email protected]
1975 carrera targa for sale carrera 3.2 eng..
and orig eng block.. needs paint but is fast
reliable and rust free..9115410064…25k
best offer 310 372 6618
1993 rs America theft recovery project call
for details white/70 k car $20 k best offer.
310 372 6618
1991 black c4 targa 129 k miles clean car
fax black needs paint and tlc upholstery
leather cd totally stock and very fast
1984 targa salvage white black fast 7x8s
fuchs 16s $10k..none of these cars are
listed in the open mkt 310 372 6618
WANTED - Back Issue of Christophorus, #302, June/July
2003, Name your price,
Call Joe Bryant 310-839-0888 or [email protected]
Also- WANTED- Back issue of Panorama, October 2003
Joe Bryant 310-839-0888 or [email protected]
996 Side Marker Lights, Amber, cost $69, sell for $45, Joe
Bryant 310-839-0888 [email protected]
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PRSRT STD
U.S. POSTAGE
PAID
SAN DIEGO, CA
PERMIT NO. 821
Porsche Club of America
Grand Prix Region
c/o Skip Carter
10385 Bonnie Lane
La Mesa, CA 91941
DATED MATERIAL
Commercial Advertising Rates
Size
Quarter billing Annual billing
Business card
25.00/mo
22.50/mo
Quarter page
45.00/mo
40.00/mo
Half page
80.00/mo
75.00/mo
Full page
125.00/mo
115.00/mo
Full page - key position (B&W)
175.00/mo
165.00/mo
Full page - Key position (Color)
225.00/mo
215.00/mo
For information on placing a commercial ad in The Circuit, please
contact Skip Carter at 619.992.9927 or [email protected]
Classified Ads
Classified ads are free to GPX members. We can also include
a photograph of the item you are selling. Email or call with
information: [email protected] or 619.992.9927
Index of Advertisers:
Air Road Auto Transport Service
Callas Rennsport
Change for Life
Circle Porsche
Dawson, Norma Ann, Attorney
Dutch Treat
Factory Werks
GPX Goodie Store
Parts Heaven
Pelican Parts
Performance Products
Porsche Owners Club
Red Line Service
Stuttgart Performance
Verdure Design
Vineyard Specialties
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13
20
IFC
6
20
22
13
6
22
17
18
17
IBC
22
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Porsche Club of America, Grand Prix Region
BREAKFAST CLUB
Join us for our Monthly Breakfast Club
Meeting at Ricky & Ronnie's Cruise-In Diner
1301 West Sepulveda Blvd, Torrance (3/4 mile west of the I-110)
(310) 326.1213 www.rickyandronnies.com
First Saturday of each month — 9:00 am May 3, Jun 7, Jul 5, Aug 2, Sep 6
MARK YOUR CALENDARS NOW For more information, contact Peter Ross
608.9743 - [email protected]
OPEN TOPICS OF DISCUSSION (310)
First-time attendees receive a Porsche coffee mug as a gift.
HAVE BREAKFAST AND TALK WITH OTHER PORSCHE OWNERS & PCA MEMBERS