Porsches and Pancakes - AZPCA

EDITOR
Denise Brasile
[email protected]
602.741.5339
C RE ATIVE DIREC TOR
Charles Brasile
[email protected]
602.741.5338
SPONSORSHIP AND
ADVERTISING
M ANAGER
Bob Tomlin
[email protected]
480.201.3881
EDITORIAL ASSIS TANT
Andy Logan
[email protected]
PRINTING
Communiform
401 East Loyola Drive
Tempe, AZ 85282
480.517.1790
MAILING LIST
M ANAGER
Travis Tonzi, Membership Chair
[email protected]
480.299.6738
CONTRIBUTORS
Rick Althouse
Danielle Badler
Chuck Brasile
Ken Bryant
Mike Franzone
Bruce Herrington
Kim Kemper
Jan Mackulak
Jerry Mackulak
Tim McAdam
Karen Garcia Raines
Bob Tomlin
Travis Tonzi
Rook Younger
Bob Woodwell
Zone 8 2006, 2009 and 2011 "Region of the Year"
IN THIS ISSUE
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FEATURES
5............... Rook’s Ramblings
7............... From the Editor
12.............. Autocross #6 Results and Photos
15.............. Book Review for Porschephiles
16............... Concours in the Hills
CF............. Red 356
20.............. 2015 Wickenburg Sunday Drive
22.............. Facebook and You: Get to Know Your Zone
24.............. Decision Time
26.............. Porsches and Pancakes at Soul Cafe
29.............. I Have Good News
NEWS & EVENTS
8............... 2015 Calendar of Events
8............... New Member Event
9-11.......... Region and Zone Events
9............... 2015 Upcoming Membership Meetings
9............... Porsches and Pancakes
9............... A Message From Your Monthly Meeting Coordinator
9............... Volunteering for California Festival of Speed
10.............. Vegas Fun Run
10.............. Stay Connected through Social Media
10.............. Save the Dates: Ladies Drive, Diamondbacks Game
11.............. Autocross
11.............. Driver Education
28.............. 2015 Club Racing West Coast Series
32.............. February 2015 Meeting Minutes
IBC............ 2015 California Festival of Speed
BC............. 2015 Porsche Parade
DEPARTMENTS
4............... Arizona Region Board
4............... Executive Appointees
6............... Zone 8 Staff & Websites
25.............. Goodie Store
31.............. Arizona Region Membership Update
34.............. Sponsor Index
34.............. Sponsorship Program
Cover:
Autocross
Ken Bryant
AZ.PCA.ORG
Going Places is the official publication of the Porsche Club of America, Arizona Region and is published monthly.
Written contributions and photographs are welcomed and can be emailed to the editor. Opinions expressed are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent
the official position of the Porsche Club of America, Arizona Region, its officers or members. Permission is granted to reprint any material herein provided full credit is
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SUBMITTED FOR PUBLICATION IS THE 15TH OF THE MONTH TWO MONTHS PRIOR TO THE MONTH OF PUBLICATION. Commercial advertising rates can be found in the
back of this publication.
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POSTMASTER: Address Changes to: Travis Tonzi, AZPCA Membership Chair, 16707 E Emerald Dr, Fountain Hills, AZ 85268-5431
ARIZONA REGION BOARD
PRESIDENT
Rook Younger
602.216.1691
[email protected]
EXECUTIVE APPOINTEES
AUTOCROSS
Rick Althouse
480.314.0532
[email protected]
Kim Kemper
480.231.9315
[email protected]
Chuck Brasile
602.741.5338
[email protected]
CHIEF CONCOURS
JUDGE
Jack Aman
602.938.1317
[email protected]
SECRE TARY
CHIEF DRIVING
INSTRUCTOR
Dale Willis
480.473.8429
[email protected]
VICE PRESIDENT
Kim Kemper
480.231.9315
[email protected]
TREASURER
Lyle Capstick
612.991.9780
[email protected]
PA S T P R ES I D E N T
Dwane Stewart
623.476.2441
[email protected]
DIREC TORS - AT- L ARGE
Randy Black
480.894.8711
[email protected]
Richard Bookspan
602.266.8484 office
602.332.1444 cell
[email protected]
Rick Mukherjee
480.370.1570
[email protected]
COMPETITION/
DRIVER EDUC ATION
Andy Schermuly
[email protected]
CRE ATIVE DIREC TOR
Chuck Brasile
602.741.5338
[email protected]
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NEWSLETTER
Denise Brasile
602.741.5339
[email protected]
PANORAMA LIAISON
Diane Collier
c303.378.9109
h623.544.5965
[email protected]
SAFETY
Kim Kemper
480.231.9315
[email protected]
SOCIAL COMMIT TEE
Vacant
SOCIAL MEDIA
Jan Mackulak
602.750.2145
[email protected]
EQUIPMENT
Dave Fisher
602.763.2996
[email protected]
SPONSORSHIP AND
ADVERTISING
Bob Tomlin
[email protected]
480.201.3881
GOODIE STORE
Betsy Andrade
602.550.1212
[email protected]
HISTORIAN
Loretta Aman
602.938.1317
[email protected]
INSURANCE
Chuck Brasile
602.741-5338
[email protected]
MEMBERSHIP
Travis Tonzi
480.299.6738
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NAME BADGES
Betsy Andrade
602.550.1212
[email protected]
EDITORIAL ASSISTANT
Andy Logan
602.980.2306
[email protected]
[email protected]
Bob Woodwell
480.659.2297
[email protected]
M O N T H LY M E E T I N G
COORDINATOR
Penny Solem
[email protected]
707.799.2408
S U N DAY D R I V E S
Vacant
TECHNICAL
Scott McIlvain
480.968.2858
[email protected]
WEBMASTER
Jeff Carroll
602.476.1212
[email protected]
WEBSITE ASSISTANT
Craig Harland
c480.225.9486
h602.492.7060
[email protected]
President's Column
Rook’s Ramblings
A
nother month of fun with the AZPCA has gone by
since my last message, including an excellent Mexican
buffet dinner at Cantina Laredo for our February Monthly
Meeting, a fabulous Concours event at Fountain Hills which
supported the Scottsdale Boys and Girls Clubs, our annual
Wickenburg Sunday Drive with the great brunch at Rancho
de los Caballeros, an autocross performance driving event,
and a delicious Porsches ‘n’ Pancakes breakfast gathering
at Soul Café in Scottsdale.
As I say, if you aren’t having fun in the Arizona Porsche
Club, it’s not for lack of opportunities. If you have an idea
for an event, please let a board member know. We offer a
number of recurring events that have proven to be popular
year after year, but we are always open to new ideas. I enjoy
planning Sunday Drives and weekend tours, because I can
drive the routes and visit places I like to see — that is the
great advantage of being an event planner!
I am a big fan of extended weekends to destinations all
around the Southwest. Fortunately for Debbie and me, we
have the flexibility to take off just about any time, since we
gave up our “real” jobs and are now working on checking
off items on our bucket lists. One of those is to see every
national park in the US (we’re 1/3 of the way there!). Many
of the parks offer spectacular scenic drives, wonderful when
driven in any vehicle, but perfect for a Porsche.
Ro o k
Yo unger
sponsorship to that business.
As some of you know, Debbie and I own three cars, all of
which are 2-seat sports cars. Fun driver’s cars all, but not so
good whenever we want to share a ride with others, or if we
want to haul track tires to a performance driving event. So we
are considering getting a practical vehicle for those purposes.
And that brings up the next dilemma — I agonize over the fact
that I only have a 2-car garage, so one car always has to sit
outside. But like most car guys, it always seems that there are
too many cars to fit in the available sheltered spaces. If I had a
5-car garage I would no doubt figure a way to acquire six cars.
Always too many cars, too little space.
“The connection to place, to the land, the wind, the sun, stars,
the moon... it sounds romantic, but it’s true — the visceral
experience of motion, of moving through time on some amazing
machine…” —Antoine Predock, architect
On “some amazing machine” like a Porsche.
Let’s go for a drive. We’ll see you at an AZPCA event.
Preliminary plans are in the works for some extended
weekend trips to locations in Southern Utah, Colorado, and
California. Opportunities to enjoy beautiful scenery, fun with
our cars, and great camaraderie with fellow club members.
In April, our club is heading out for the annual Las Vegas
weekend, joining friends from the PCA Las Vegas Region
for a scenic, sporty Saturday drive and lunch, then back in
town later that evening for dinner at the Hofbrauhaus, a
reproduction of the famous 440-year-old beer hall in Munich,
Germany. About as close as you can get to Bavaria in the
desert southwest!
Bob Tomlin, Sponsorship Chair, has been doing a great job
with our sponsorship program. He reminded me recently
about the importance of members mentioning the AZPCA
when we are doing business with a club sponsor. That
is important if we are to retain sponsors’ support. Also,
suggestions for potential sponsors are strongly encouraged.
Don’t think your suggestion needs to be Porsche- or even
automobile-related. A number of the sponsors you see in
Going Places and recognized during our Monthly Meeting
programs are not automotive businesses, but find exposure
in the newsletter magazine and at our Monthly Meetings to
be advantageous. Talk to Bob about your suggestion and
he will follow up and present the advantages of AZPCA
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Z O N E 8 S T A F F ZONE 8 WEBSITES
REPRESENTATIVE
ARIZONA
OR ANGE COAST
[email protected]
CAL. CENTRAL
RIVERSIDE
CLUB R ACE
COORDINATOR
CAL. INLAND
SAN DIEGO
GOLDEN EMPIRE
SAN GABRIEL
VA L L E Y Tom Brown
[email protected]
CHIEF DRIVING
INSTRUCTOR
Scott Mann
TREASURER
Linda Cobarrubias
[email protected]
310.453.9602
CONCOURS
Vince Knauf
[email protected]
619.287.4334
Joe Nedza
[email protected]
WEBMASTER
R A L LY
Karen Garcia Raines
[email protected]
Revere Jones
[email protected]
RULES COORDINATOR
TIME TRIAL & DE
David Hockett
[email protected]
SECRE TARY
David Witteried
[email protected]
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ccc.pca.org
www.pca.org/cai
gem.pca.org
Skip Carter
[email protected]
www.pca.ocr.com
www.riversidepca.org
www.pcasdr.net
sgb.pca.org
GRAND PRIX
www.GrandPrixRegion.com S A N T A B A R B A R A
www.pcasb.org
L AS VEGAS
Russell Shon
[email protected]
AUTOCROSS
az.pca.org
www.lvrpca.com
SO. ARIZON A
saz.pca.org
LOS ANGELES
www.pcalosangeles.org
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From the
EDITOR
D eni se
B ra sile
A
s we now assemble the April issue, our annual concern
has reappeared: we have switched over to the 2015
membership records for the mailing list for this issue. This
means that if you did not renew your AZPCA membership
for 2015, you are not on the mailing list for Going Places as
of this issue.
It’s easy to forget to renew. The national PCA membership renews
in whatever month you joined. The AZPCA membership renews
every January 1. My husband Chuck and I have renewed our national
membership, while neglecting to renew our regional membership,
a couple of times. Including this year, when it hit me at the January
board meeting that I didn’t remember renewing, and this was
confirmed by Membership Chair Travis Tonzi who was sitting next
to me. The jolt for most people is missing an issue of GP.
If you are reading this, congratulations! Apparently, you did renew
your regional membership. Now we need your help. Instead of our
usual 500+ mailing list, the mailing list for the April issue is down
to slightly over 400. That means about 100 people did not renew
their regional memberships. Some of them are probably your friends.
If someone mentions to you that they did not get the April issue of
GP, ask them if they renewed their AZPCA region membership. If
not, they should do so ASAP by downloading the form from the
home page on the website or clicking the link to MotorsportsReg.
com. (Chuck used MotorsportsReg and renewed while sitting at the
board meeting -- it’s that easy.) Both of these work despite our current
website situation. You do not need to log in on our website, although
you will need to set up an account and log in to the MotorsportsReg
website if you go that way. Whichever way is chosen, the member
needs to be sure to use the available forms to update all contact info.
And you can renew for up to three years, which means you won’t
encounter this issue again for a few years.
If your friend renewed after February 15, they may have done so after
the mailing list for this issue was produced. They should see me at
an event or a monthly meeting, and I will have some copies with me.
I’m ordering a few extra copies of the April issue.
As always, you can contact Travis using his info on pages 3 or 4 if
you have other questions.
Thanks for your help out there!
See you at an event soon.
Editor’s Note: The photo on
p. 13 of the March issue was
mistakenly attributed to Ken
Bryant. The photographer was
actually David Fisher. We
regret the error.
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2 015 C A L E N D A R O F E V E N T S
APRIL
1 We
Monthly Membership Meeting
11 Sa
New Member Event
Farm at South Mountain
10-12Fr-Su
California Festival of Speed
15
We
Going Places Deadline (June)
18 Sat
Autocross #8 Bondurant Pad
24-26Fr-Su
Las Vegas Fun Run
MAY
1-3 Fr-Su
3
Su
6
We
9
Sa
15 Fr
18 Mo
21-24 Th-Su
30 Sa
PCA SAR Cinco de Mayo
Ladies Drive
Monthly Membership Meeting
Autocross #9 West Pad
Going Places Deadline (July/Aug)
Board of Directors Meeting
Fiesta New Mexico
Porsches and Pancakes North Italia
JUNE
AUGUST
5
8
15
We
Sa
Sa
SEPTEMBER
2 We
15 Tu
21 Mo
25-27Fr-Su
26 Sa
OCTOBER
1-3
7
10
15
18
26
Th-Sa
We
Sa
Th
Su
Mo
3
We
Monthly Membership Meeting
12-14 Fr-Su
Alpine Tour
No Going Places Deadline
21-27 Su-Sa PCA Parade French Lick, Indiana
NOVEMBER
JULY
DECEMBER
No Monthly Membership Meeting
15
We
Going Places Deadline (Sept.)
27 Mo
Board of Directors Meeting
4 We
6-7 Fr-Sa
15 Su
2
12
13
14
15
We
Sa
Su
Mo
Tu
Monthly Membership Meeting
AZPCA at the Diamondbacks
Going Places Deadline (Oct.)
Monthly Membership Meeting
Going Places Deadline (Nov.)
Board of Directors Meeting
Rennsport Reunion V
Autocross #1 Bondurant Pad
Porsche Escape to Rushmore
Monthly Membership Meeting
Driver Education AMP
Going Places Deadline (Dec.)
Autocross #2 Bondurant Pad
Board of Directors Meeting
Monthly Membership Meeting
Flight 38 (Zone 8 Concours)
Going Places Deadline (Jan. ‘16)
Monthly Membership Meeting
Driver Education AMP
Autocross #3 Bondurant Pad
Board of Directors Meeting
Going Places Deadline (Feb. ‘16)
Editor’s Note: The dates, times, and details of AZPCA events may change at any time. Always check the website az.pca.org for the latest event information.
CALLING ALL NEW MEMBERS! (And all Long-Time Members, too!)
Saturday, April 11, 2015 at 10 AM
New Member Event
THE FARM AT SOUTH MOUNTAIN
6106 SOUTH 32nd STREET
PHOENIX, AZ 85042
The Farm at South Mountain is a 12 acre farm originally acquired in the 1920’s and awarded “Best Local Treasure in 2010.” The
Farm Kitchen is the original restaurant at the Farm. This event is a great opportunity for new members, old members, officers and
board members to meet in a casual relaxed atmosphere of pecan trees, picnic tables, good food and good conversation. You will
also find out about events and be able to ask questions. The Farm Kitchen has an extensive menu from which to choose; farm fresh
salads, sandwiches, wraps, homemade soups and more. Members will order their choices from the menu. After lunch, enjoy the
scenic drive up South Mountain where fabulous views present the perfect photo-op. Parking will be across the street from the Farm
Kitchen; there will be Porsche Club members directing the cars to a designated area. Please try to arrive between 9:30 – 9:45 to
assure a parking space. The kitchen requires the number of attendees by Thursday, APRIL 9TH so register early.
PLEASE REGISTER ON THE WEB SITE TO CONFIRM YOUR ATTENDANCE (az.pca.org) or e-mail LaVonne Shelker [email protected].
For more information, please contact LaVonne Shelker [email protected] 623-777-1216
or Dwane Stewart [email protected]
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REGION AND ZONE ANNOUNCEMENTS
mark
your
AZPCA Membership Meeting
2015 Membership Meetings
April 1, 2015
21001 N Tatum Blvd.
Phoenix, AZ 85050
All The Games, All The Time! With 23 crystal clear LCD
screens and 4 giant HD screens we proudly feature, with
unrivaled quality, all the games and events you’ll ever
want to see.
Enjoy our three patios, fireplaces, large comfortable
booths and our indoor/outdoor bar. Perfect for small
and large gatherings, meeting friends and making
friends!
Join your PCA friends for the March Monthly
Membership Meeting, April 1, 6 PM, at Wolfley’s
Phoenix.
RSVP and pay using the link on the website at az.pca.org
or contact Penny Solem at [email protected]
Porsches and
Pancakes
Gertrude’s @ Desert Botanical Garden
1201 N Galvin Parkway
Phoenix, AZ 85008
Saturday, March 28, 2015 8 AM to 10 AM
North Italia
4925 N 40th St.
Phoenix, AZ 85018
Saturday, May 30, 2015 8 AM to 10 AM
More info and RSVP at az.pca.org
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cal en d ar s !
May 6
Spinato’s Pizzeria
June 3
Daily Dose
July
*No Monthly Meeting*
August 5
Black and Bleu
Dinners begin at 6 PM unless otherwise indicated.
Please RSVP and pay on the website az.pca.org.
A Message from your
Monthly Meeting Coordinator:
Members, please register for monthly meetings as early as possible.
Some of the venues have limited seating in their meeting rooms. Many
venues ask that we provide the final count a week in advance of the
meeting.
If you are experiencing difficulties registering through the website,
you are welcome to email me directly to register ([email protected]), or call me (707.799.2408) and leave a message.
Thank you! Penny Solem
Volunteers Needed!
California Festival of Speed
April 10-12, 2015
The Festival of Speed is run and staffed with volunteers from all over
Zone 8 and we can use your help! This is your opportunity to get involved with a multi-region event where you can meet and make friends
who share your passion for Porsche! If you want to support the FoS
in some way please contact our volunteer coordinator Connie Somers
([email protected]).
Volunteers are especially needed for the Track Tours which are conducted during the lunch break each day. This requires a commitment
of a few hours each of the 3 days. Available jobs are: ADMISSION
CONTROL: Ticket Check Ticket Sellers Gate Guard
GRID CONTROL: Grid Captain Grid Marshals
TRACK CONTROLLERS: Tower Starter Black Flag
ESCORT DRIVERS: Lead
Trail
For any of the above volunteer jobs, please let me know what days you
are available, and which job(s) you are interested in. I can’t guarantee that you will get what you ask for, but first come, first served is my
favorite principle.
David Witteried
Festival of Speed Track Tours Chairman
H: 760-373-1413
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REGION ANNOUNCEMENTS (continued)
SAVE THE DATES!
LADIES DRIVE
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AZPCA SOCIAL MEDIA
FACEBOOK, TWITTER,
INSTAGRAM, & PINTEREST!
Now at 295 “likes” -photos and video clips!
fb.com/azpca
Sunday, May 3, 2015
Event Chair: Carrie Schermuly
602- 692-7692
103 “Followers” and
following 8!
twitter.com/azpca
AZPCA at
Diamondbacks
46 “Followers,” Following 32
instagram.com/azpca/
Saturday, August 8, 2015
Event Chair: Jan Mackulak
602-750-2145
24 pins, 6 “Likes,”
8 “Followers,” Following 7
16 Boards!
RSVP and get more details as they become available
at az.pca.org
Go to az.pca.org - click on the icons at top right!
VEGAS FUN RUN
April 24 - 26, 2015
ITINERARY:
•
Friday, April 24, 9:00 AM
o
9:00 AM - Meet at The Good Egg, 34948 N. Valley Parkway, Phoenix (corner of I-17 and Carefree Hwy (Rte. 74)
o
Leave at 10:00 am after breakfast and a drivers briefing
o
Arrive in Vegas approx. 4 PM after a lunch stop in Kingman (Hotel arrangements made on your own)
o
6:30 PM - Cocktail social hour(s) at TBD
•
Saturday, April 25
o
9:30 AM – Meet the Las Vegas PCA for a drive through Lake Mead National Recreation Area to Overton
with lunch at Sugar’s Home Plate
o
After the drive visit the Las Vegas Porsche dealer (Gaudin Motor Company), get acquainted, peruse the show room,
and if time allows (theirs and yours) get a free car wash!
o
7:00 PM – Meet with Las Vegas PCA club members for dinner at Hofbräuhaus Las Vegas
•
Sunday, April 26
o
On your own and return to Phoenix at your leisure
More info: az.pca.org or contact Bob Woodwell at (480) 659-2297 [email protected]
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Autocross
2014/2015 SEASON
#8 Saturday, April 18, 2015 Bondurant Pad
#9 Saturday, May 9, 2015 West Pad
2015/2016 SEASON
#1 Saturday, September 26, 2015 Bondurant School Pad
#2 Saturday, October 18, 2015 Bondurant School Pad
#3 Saturday, December 13, 2015 Bondurant School Pad
Check the website at az.pca.org for the latest information and to register.
AZPCA DRIVER EDUCATION
Saturday, October 10, at AMP
Saturday, December 12 at AMP
Come join us!
You will experience first hand the capabilities of high-performance
automobiles in a controlled environment and acquire skills that will enhance
safer vehicle operation in all driving situations.
“Friends drive free” event if sharing a car!
REGISTER ONLINE at az.pca.org
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AUTOCROSS #6 RESULTS
by Kim Kemper and Rick Althouse photos by Ken Bryant
H
ere are the results from the Autocross event on Sunday, February 15. The chart shows each person’s best time of the day and is
then ordered from the fastest down. Congratulations to Brian Peters for capturing Top Time Of Day with blistering runs in Kim’s
fantastic GT3!
Thanks to everyone for helping set up and tear down the course and supporting us. I think we all had a great day! Hope to see you all
next month on March 21.
Dave Fisher and Rook Younger
Dave Munsey and starter Dale Mckeenan 2002 Boxster S
Bryce Brown 2007 997 Turbo
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Kim Kemper 2014 GT3
David Fisher 1975 914
Eric Schmidt 2006 911 C2S
Craig Harland 2000 911 Cabriolet
Jim Brock 2011 Boxster
Eric Schmidt 2006 911 C2S
G O I N G P L A C E S 84.2015
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BOOK REVIEWS FOR PORSCHEPHILES
by Bruce Herrington, Orange Coast Region
HIGH-PERFORMANCE HANDLING
FOR STREET OR TRACK
by Don Alexander
HIGH PERFORMANCE HANDLING for street or track, by
Don Alexander, published by Motorbooks, Minneapolis, MN
T
his book is part of the Motorbooks Workshop series
of “shop manual” publications. It deals largely with
fundamental concepts rather than
specific setups for an individual make/
model. Though there is a Porsche
on the cover, and a GMG 996 racer
appears as early as page 9, most of the
pictures and component illustrations
relate to Japanese or ‘Detroit’ cars.
The graphics used to illustrate basic
principles are, of course, make/model
independent. Typical of the Workshop
books, it conveniently uses color
blocks on the edge of the page to
designate chapters.
The author is very experienced
and has great knowledge of the
technologies involved. While
expert in the technology of vehicle
handling, he seems less proficient in
the educational/training arts. Thus
some sentences/paragraphs/sections
will need to be re-read several times,
to really assimilate the comprehensive
information being provided.
The discussion of vehicle dynamics is complete and well
illustrated, except that the text and associated illustrations
are not clearly linked, e.g., illustrations use different colored
arrows to show forces described in text, but the text makes no
specific reference to the colored arrows. The illustrations pay
a lot of attention to tire contact patch, an essential element of
vehicle handling, but the illustrations are so authentic, rather
than schematic, that the size/shape differences being
“illustrated” are less obvious than they should be for an
educational presentation. Some handling parameters are
discussed, with a reference to a subsequent section which
defines that particular parameter. Some sentences/paragraphs
are repeated at various places in the book – somewhat grating
on the reader’s nerves perhaps, but arguably helpful in fully
digesting the information.
Though the “Theory” sections are replete with graphics, the
“Easy and Simple Setup Tricks” section is totally lacking in
illustrations. The narratives are functionally complete, but may
well be Gobbledygook to anyone who is not already somewhat
experienced in using the tricks the author is trying to describe.
And in other sections, many of the graphics used to illustrate
various effects are large, colorful, and pretty, but totally
incomprehensible to this reviewer. Indeed the two graphics
on page 17 (one to illustrate weight transfer to the front during
braking, the other to illustrate weight
transfer to the rear during acceleration)
appear to be identical. Actually, since
the information in the text is good, maybe
the reader should just plan on ignoring the
graphics (not the photographs) to prevent
getting confused and frustrated.
Despite some negatives with respect to
the presentation, HIGH PERFORMANCE
HANDLING contains lots of worthwhile
information. If nothing else, it gives
the race spectator an appreciation for
the tremendous amount of suspension
“tuning” which a race team must perform
in order to be successful on the track.
After a quick read to get a feel for the
comprehensiveness of the coverage, it is
probably worthwhile to re-read this book,
taking notes on the gems of wisdom which
you might need from time to time, when
considering improvements to the handling
performance of your car. Not addressed
is the matter of cost effectiveness, both
in terms of dollar cost for fractions of seconds cut from a lap
time, and in terms of the percentage of drivers who would be
able to benefit from a specific incremental change in car set-up.
If your lap times vary by a couple seconds, is it worthwhile
to implement a refinement in suspension configuration that
will gain you a 0.10 second per lap? Each reader/car owner
must make those decisions for him/herself, remembering that
championship races are often won by a few tenths of a second
on the final lap.
The final two (of ten) chapters address how a driver can
influence handling characteristics and the requirements of
various types of automotive competition.
HIGH PERFORMANCE HANDLING is a paperback with
144 8.25 x 10.625-inch pages including 300 color illustrations,
mostly photos. It should be available for $24.99 from your
favorite bookseller (ask for it), or from http://www.motorbooks.
com
G O I N G P L A C E S 84.2015
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PORSCHE SHINES AT
CONCOURS IN THE HILLS
by Jerry Mackulak
photos by Jan Mackulak, Tim McAdam, and Mike Franzone
O
n Saturday, February 6th, 2015 the second annual Concours
in the Hills was held on the green grass surrounding the west
end of the Fountain Hills lake and famous fountain. Peter Volny
conceived this event almost two years ago as a way to raise money
for the Boys and Girls clubs of Greater Scottsdale, as well as a
way to enjoy a beautiful February day gazing at special cars and
talking to thousands of “car” people. The 2014 inaugural event
drew over 220 entrants, several thousand spectators, and raised
over $25,000. This years’ event screamed past those numbers with
over 400 entered cars and $60,000 raised! If you are reading this
you are probably a member of the PCA and guess what? Porsche
was the number one marque, with nearly 50 cars in attendance.
Congratulations PCA members!
For Jan Mackulak, Randy and Donna
Black, and myself, the day started at 7AM
at the event site. Peter recruited me to
assist with the Porsche parking and Randy
volunteered to help. We thought we were
the first Porsches to arrive on Saturday
since it was still dark and cold but were
surprised to see our club membership
chair, Travis Tonzi, had just beat us to the
start line. Travis worked the crowd all day
espousing the benefits of PCA membership
and he patiently answered questions while
distributing copies of Going Places. Not
long after our arrival the Porsches began
appearing. Savvy long time club members
were the first to arrive knowing the best
parking locations go to the early birds.
At 10:00 am Bob Bondurant opened the event by requesting
everyone to “start your engines!” If you are a car person there
is nothing that equals 400+ specialty cars all revving their
engines in unison. I think I even saw some of the Porsche
people with tears in their eyes as they watched some of the
modified P-cars sounding like they were getting ready to
rocket from the pits and back into the fray.
Any true car lover would be overwhelmed by 400+ specialty
cars of all types and makes in a single location, and the four
hour show length made the task of viewing all of the cars a
true challenge. There were also the vendors’ tents/booths
containing displays from over 40 sponsors where you could
find products from car care to car based furniture. There was
even a DJ playing music
that ranged from American
Graffiti to current hits.
But, a car show is really
about the cars and this one
included a Bugatti Veyron,
a Ferrari Enzo, a Porsche
918, and most brands of
ultra-high performance
exotics. There were also
American muscle cars, prewar classics, and American,
British, and German sports
cars. Trophies were not
awarded by a white glove
judging competition but
were instead determined
The entrance line proved to be a bit of a headache, but
Jan and Donna were going to handle
by participant voting.
provided an attractive parade for admirers.
Porsche car check-in but ended up helping
Three awards were given
all check-in types. Since all cars attending
by exhibitor voting and
the event needed to enter through a single access point a bottleneck
three others were determined by general public voting. Not
developed. Jan tried to keep people calm while waiting by
surprising to us Porsche people, 2 of the 6 awards were given
discussing PCA virtues and the events we conduct. She was talking
to Porsches! The Best Import, Exhibitors Choice was awarded
to one entrant patiently waiting in a Porsche GT3 and explaining
to the 1986 Porsche 911 of Paul Cully and the Best Import,
how much fun it was to participate in a DE. When Jan told him she
People’s Choice was awarded to the 2015 Porsche 918 of
had driven at Inde and asked if he had ever driven there he seemed
Stefan Russell. Our Ferrari friends did win the Best of Show,
a bit surprised that Jan had driven there. Further discussion with
People’s Choice for the 1983 Ferrari 308 of Jim Carpenter
him revealed that he was talking about the Indy in Indiana while
while Best of Show, Exhibitors Choice went to the 1969 Tatra
Jan was referring to the Inde in Wilcox! All of you DE people
603 of Frank Kolinek.
should get a laugh out of this discussion just like Jan did when she
realized she was actually talking with Tim McAdam.
AZPCA was very supportive of this event by allowing Peter
to speak at one of our monthly meetings and actually printing
Getting the Porsche cars all aligned according to the layout was
a flyer for this event in Going Places. Holding a car show with
a non-trivial task and took us from 7am to 9:55, just 5 minutes
over 400 entries is a non-trivial task and Peter and friends did
before the start of the show. We only had one incident with the
a terrific job but it could never happen without the support
Alfa Romeo club “swiping” 7 of our spots. In their defense, nearly
and efforts of the car owners. On behalf of Peter I would like
100 extra cars registered on the day of the event which made the
to thank all of you for supporting this event and charity and
layout insufficient for the number of vehicles needing to be parked.
proving once again that we are drawn together by the cars
We were fortunate to be able to squeeze in the last two arrivals
but stay together because of the people.
without incident.
Pictures and videos are at http://www.concoursinthehills.org
as well as on az.pca.org and corresponding social media pages.
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W
hat do you get when you
combine a sunny, warm,
Arizona day, Porsches, lost drivers,
and the opportunity to eat desserts
before your dinner? Why, a trip
to Rancho de los Caballeros in
Wickenburg!
A large group of club members
enjoyed the yearly trip to Rancho
de los Caballeros, “A Dude Ranch
Resort in the Sonoran Desert.” The
Sunday drive started with a safe
but lively drive from Scottsdale to
Wickenburg. The drive consisted of
a couple of groups as well as single
cars from various parts of the Phoenix
area all converging on the ranch. The
views were great, the cars performed,
and everyone worked up an appetite.
Those that had attended previously,
or heeded Loretta’s advice, knew
enough to skip the buffet line and
head right for the desserts headlined
by the Baked Alaska. Most, however,
decided to try the variety of salads, vegetables, breads
(including what must be the world’s lightest popovers) and
ham at the carving station, ogling the deserts on the way.
Putting the healthy food behind them, it was then time to go for
dessert consisting of four different kinds of pies, a multitude of
cookies and other sweet delights (my favorite being the coconut
Jack Aman conducts the drivers meeting
Following an hour or two of eating, talking, and relaxing,
members slowly meandered back to their cars for an enjoyable
trip home, saying to themselves, “I am never eating at another
buffet again,” all the while already planning to come back
again in 2016.
Thanks to Loretta and Jack Aman for keeping this yearly trip
alive, and here’s hoping Loretta feels better next year.
President Rook Younger thanks participants and the resort
macaroons), and of course getting to the Baked Alaska before it
was gone. Whatever everyone’s pleasure, conversations were
spirited, friendships were renewed, new friends were made,
and plans were discussed for future events.
Rook Younger and Jack Aman enjoy a laugh
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FACEBOOK AND YOU:
GET TO KNOW YOUR ZONE
by Karen Garcia Raines
Zone 8 Webmaster
[email protected]
G
et to know your Zone and let your Zone get to know you by sharing your Porsche enthusiasm and PCA camaraderie
with fellow club members throughout Zone 8.
Region members, please share photos of your region events on the Zone 8 Facebook page ( https://www.facebook.com/
PCAZone8 ) and mention @PCAZone8. This will be a great way for everyone to know all the fun, competitive and charitable
activities happening across our 13 southwestern regions in California, Arizona and Nevada. And maybe it will inspire you
to travel to another region to experience a great event! We live in one of the largest, busiest, and most active zones in PCA.
Take advantage of it, there is a lot of fantastic PCA stuff out there to keep you entertained.
On a technical note: the Facebook Apple mobile app allows users to post photos to the Zone page. Other users can post
photos using a web browser.
Also, users can submit photos to me, the Zone 8 Web Master ([email protected]) for reposting.
What regions comprise PCA Zone 8? Glad you asked. The member regions are listed below:
Arizona, California Central Coast, California Inland, Golden Empire, Grand Prix, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Orange Coast,
Riverside, San Diego, San Gabriel Valley, Santa Barbara, Southern Arizona
Be sure to visit http://www.Zone8.org for the calendar of major events in the zone, event rules and points-event results. You’ll
find links to all the Region web sites as well.
Please note, all submissions must meet Zone 8 Social Media policy and the PCA Code of Ethics and Conduct. Especially
the part about “we treat neither fellow members nor non-members in a way that is demeaning, embarrassing, derogatory, or
otherwise inappropriate.”
#Where can your Porsche take you?
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G O I N G P L A C E S 84.2015
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DECISION TIME
by Bob Tomlin
E
very automobile enthusiast has a wish list. However,
there are many different ways of satisfying that craving
when the time comes to make the big decision. Do you buy
privately or from a dealer? There are obvious pros and cons,
and pitfalls for the unwary.
Many view the whole process with the same trepidation as
a visit to the dentist! In fact there are a growing number of
businesses that help prospective buyers to shop and purchase
their vehicles on the web without a “face to face” negotiation.
Perhaps this is due to past experience with questionable or
pressure sales tactics? Frankly, I prefer the personal touch.
Fortunately, as Porsche aficionados,
we can enjoy professional and
trustworthy service from our
local Porsche North Scottsdale, a
valued sponsor of AZPCA.
Panamera,” said the customer, who then traded his Porsche
911 and a Maseratti Quattroporte for the Panamera. The
couple returned the next week and purchased a newly
arrived Cayenne.
A week or so later the couple drove up to the showroom.
The lady was in the Panamera. The gentleman was in the
Cayenne. “Kevin” he said, “ I am very disappointed. I
made a big mistake.” “You don’t like the Panamera or
the Cayenne?” said Kevin. “I didn’t say that,” said the
gentleman. “We love the Cayenne and the Panamera, but
I miss my sports car, the 911. I need something that is fun
to drive.” So Kevin showed him a new Boxster Spyder
that was on the showroom floor and sold that to him
and they left, happy
customers. Three
new Porsches in
one month! No
pressure. Just
satisfying a need.
Recently I had the opportunity
to chat with Kevin Campbell, a
Potential Porsche
professional salesman (Certified
customers are
Brand Ambassador) with that
obviously affluent
Penske-owned dealership. Like
and usually
the rest of the sales crew at this
technically astute.
location, Kevin has many years
This requires that
of experience with Porsche. An
sales persons be
Arizona native, Kevin began his
competent and able
career as an automobile mechanic
to converse on a
moving on to sales at an early
par with customers.
age. A savvy boss was impressed
Kevin certainly fits
when he sold several cars from the
that bill, crediting
Kevin Campbell
business during a brief absence
his years of Porsche
and advised him to pursue this
experience and the
natural ability. A successful period selling BMWs locally,
opportunities for training afforded by the Penske
and his personal interest and an ownership of various model
organization for which he has the utmost respect. Penske’s
Porsches led to him to join the then newly formed Scottsdale
reputation for straight dealing is much respected in the
Porsche dealership that has now evolved to the current
industry,
operation.
A final item of interest to club members was Kevin’s
Kevin’s enthusiasm for and knowledge of Porsche vehicles
advice regarding his experience relating to special order
is immediately evident. I asked him if he had any particularly
requests. No doubt you may have heard of manufacturers
interesting sales incidents to share with us.
refusal to provide deviations from catalogued options,
such as requests for special colors and interior trim. He
He told me of a couple that came in one day shortly after the
has been successful in assisting Porsche customers in
original Cayenne launch. Disappointed that it would be a week
these instances through cooperation and contacts with
before he could offer a demonstration, Kevin suggested they
the factory and the Porsche Design Center in Beverly
drive a Panamera that had a very similar performance and
Hills, California. Something to keep in mind if you need
specification. The lady agreed, they test drove the Panamera
such help.
and went away, returning the following day and asked Kevin
to work up a quote. “For the Cayenne,” he said. “No, the
Doesn’t seem like going to the dentist to me!
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Visit Your AzPCA Goodie Store Today!
Order AzPCA apparel, gift items, and name badges.
Just type in the az.pca.org/store
website in your browser.
For more information or for special requests,
please contact Betsy Andrade, your Merchandise Manager.
Email: [email protected]
Cell: 602-550-1212
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PORSCHES AND PANCAKES
AT SOUL CAFE
photos by Jan Mackulak and Chuck Brasile
A
bout 68 hungry AZPCA members gathered at Soul Cafe in North Scottsdale on a sunny, perfect Saturday morning in February. The parking
lot was quite a showplace and included Nancy Tomlin’s new (to her) 2008 red Cayenne GTS.
The morning started out brisk and cool, and we were glad for the patio heaters! As the sun rose over the patio, the heaters weren’t needed, and
scarves, hats, and jackets were shed.
Some folks had enjoyed the famously-delicious Soul Cafe entrees for breakfast previously, and knew enough to share meals if they could. The rest
of us greeted our GIANT portions with shocked faces, ate what we could, and carried the rest home. The lemon-ricotta pancakes (divine!) were
just as tasty the next morning!
Above: The whole group on
the patio
Left: A patio view, with a lot
full of Porsches just beyond
Right: The Stewarts and
Shelkers and tablemates digging in. The food arrived just
in time!
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Chuck and Denise Brasile, Mike and Dee Labowitch, Nancy
and Hugh Starkey, and Fran and Ken Steele
Jerry and Jan Mackulak
Debbie and Rook Younger, Jerry Rusca, Jo Ann Letchworth, and
Jerry Mackulak await their feast
Would you look at the size of those pancakes??
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I HAVE GOOD NEWS
by Danielle Badler
H
ey, calling all Porsche owners. I have very good news. The
Western World has turned its back on car culture.
That was the headline for a piece that appeared in early February
on Quartz, a digital news outlet for the “new global economy”
that originates in the UK.
The writer, Leo Mirani, makes a very compelling case. He cites
data compiled by Schroders, an asset management firm, which
show that car sales may never recover to their pre-recession peak.
Why? Two things: urbanization and smart phones.
Young Americans are getting their driver’s licenses later than
ever. And many, on both sides of the Atlantic, are not getting
their licenses at all.
What they are doing is living in urban meccas; some two-thirds of
American “millennials,” those born after 1984, for example, live
in cities today. And 40 percent of them say they have no plans
to migrate to the suburbs like their parents did, a generation ago.
For them, cars are simply not relevant as a status symbol. And
getting a driver’s license is no longer a right of passage.
What is important to them is the smartphone, and apps -- apps that
enable real-time access to public transport and private services
like Uber and Lyft. Owning a car, then, becomes an unnecessary
expense.
According to the research, smartphones also cut car use by allowing
people to stay in contact, virtually. And that, in turn, then reduces
the number of trips people take. The author cites a researcher at
Microsoft who notes that what the drive-in was to teens in the
1950s, and the mall was to teens in the 1980s, social media are to
teens today. And you don’t have to go anywhere to play.
Then there’s e-commerce. If your supermarket delivers for a
nominal fee, or Amazon brings your on-line purchases to your
door, still more trips are obviated.
And the story’s similar in emerging markets. In developing
economies, increases in car sales have led to gridlocked cities. And
that’s often due to minimal or a complete lack of urban planning.
Take Beijing, please. Or take Delhi, which was recently cited for
the worst urban pollution on earth.
In response, governments are pouring vast amounts of money into
urban transit.
Where that leaves market growth for the automobile is anyone’s
guess. In point of fact, signs are emerging that these economies
will follow Western examples and adopt new technology… app
technology.
And that will, quite possibly, lead to what’s called “structural
stagnation” in the developed world’s auto industry, with the
preponderance of vehicle sales driven by replacement demand.
What to do?
Stop! No, go! This is good news! Here are the implications the
researchers failed to acknowledge.
You won’t have to teach your teen how to drive. Which should
add 10 years to your life, minimum, if only as a result of decreased
blood pressure.
And, if they don’t have a license, you won’t have to endure the
scene of watching them pull up to your house, with the radio
blaring, and your child engaging in multiple conversations with
friends, by text and voice, simultaneously. Or wonder where they
really are, when it’s prom night and they’ve called in to say they’re
alive and well.
Add another 10 years, minimum.
You won’t have to lay out the cash for your kids’ first wheels. I
remember doing the down payment for the first vehicle that both
of my daughters bought. Will they do the same for their children?
Hardly likely.
You’ll have more room on the road. When the bulk of transportation
is provided by app-based services, along with Smartcars, rapid
transit, and-- let’s face it, it’s inevitable-- self-drive vehicles, lanes
will open up before your eyes, traffic will melt away and it will
be smooth sailing, up to and through that favorite sports car loop.
You’ll be able to pick up that dream ride for a song. Because
demand will drop through the floorboards.
And those lightly used resales will proliferate. Because great gobs
of baby boomers will soon be moving into assisted living facilities,
where transportation will be taken care of -- by livery services.
And all of their used toys will flood the market -- making the cost
of entry lower than ever before.
And what of the social stigma of driving a machine that’s out-andout made for performance? Let them eat their hearts out. In the
greater scheme of things, we’ll be a drop in the bucket, a rounding
error in a vast sea of automated mechanization. Hardly anyone will
notice. And those that do won’t care.
Oh yes, the dream Porsche of your life. For less than you ever
dreamed possible. On roads that are clear of congestion. It’s a
whole new era for us lucky few, the automotive enthusiasts of
the planet.
We’re trending to very good news, indeed.
G O I N G P L A C E S 84.2015
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ARIZON A REGION MEMBERSHIP UPDATE
8
8 by Travis Tonzi, Membership Chair
WELCOME NEW MEMBERS!
These people have recently joined AZPCA. Please welcome them to the club!
Nathan Partain
Scottsdale, AZ
2013 911 4S
Allan & Maureen
Bowbyes
Sun City West, AZ
2013 Boxster S
Steve & Suzy Myers
Cave Creek, AZ
2005 911 C4S
Mike Goodman
Scottsdale, AZ
2002 996 C2
James McDonald
Yuma, AZ
1999 911
Richard Beers
Prescott, AZ
1997 Carrera 4S
Rick Ripley
Goodyear, AZ
2015 Cayman GTS
Charlie & Snookie Arolla
Cave Creek, AZ
911 Carrera S
Susan Underhill
Scottsdale, AZ
2012 911 4S
Brian & Laura
Schniderman
Paradise Valley, AZ
2015 911 T
Welcome to the Arizona Region!
We look forward to meeting each of
you in person at a future event.
M EMBER S HI P
by
t h e
n um b er s
National PCA members 902
Regional PCA members 335
HAPPY PC A ANNIVERSARY!
Arizona Region PCA Members Celebrating
April 2015 Membership Anniversaries
39 Years
Robert & Joan Kilburn
37 Years
Dan & Lori Shearer III
35 Years
George & Aria Zimmerman
26 Years
John & Renee Takehara
25 Years
Davis & Elizabeth Sherf
18 Years
David & Mari Laube
17 Years
Kevin & Susan Rethman
15 Years
Steven Wall
14 Years
Gregory & De De Furseth
13 Years
Bob & Ann Bandera
Keith & Tara Jones
John & Dorothy Teichgraeber
12 Years
Charles & Denise Brasile
Gene & Joan Cervelli Jr.
Jim Roberts
Gary & Pam Swanson
10 Years
Rick & Karen Althouse
Cliff Loader II
Cliff & Claudette Warren
9 Years
John & Leslie Richardson
8 Years
Grace Guarino
Kurt & Alice Meyer
Robert &Trudi Murch
Richard Sourbrine
5 Years
Brian Dunik
Kim & Ellen Kemper
2 Years
William & Sandra Gleason
Thomas & Elizabeth Stone
NOTE TO MEMBERSHIP:
Please notify the membership chair when your address, phone number, or email
changes, even temporarily. We want to be sure
you receive email blasts and
Going Places. GP can’t be forwarded,
and the cost of return postage and
a separate mailing adds about
$5 to each returned issue.
Thank you for your understanding
and support.
Travis Tonzi, Membership Chairman
480-299-6738
G O I N G P L A C E S 84.2015
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F E B R U A R Y 2 015 M E E T I N G M I N U T E S
8 by Kim Kemper
February 4, 2015
Present: Tim Abercrombie, Jack and Loretta Aman,
Richard Andrade and Dan Warner, Randy and Donna
Black, Richard Bookspan and Mark Zolno, Denise and
Chuck Brasile, Bryce and Mary Brown, Jeff Carol, Ed
and Evelyn Chernoff, Dennis and Lise Cohen, Jeff and
Carol Emig, David and Lucy Fisher, Raleigh and Nancy
Gossard, Craig Harland, Hal and Ellie Hong, Kim Kemper, Mike and Dee Labowitch, Andy Logan, Jan and
Jerry Mackulak, Paul and Camille Miller, Jim and Jill
Neidhart, Eddie Newkirk, Jim and Jim Roberts, Steve
Schmitz, Gary and Penny Solem, Hugh and Nancy Starkey, Ken Steele, Dwane and Alma Stewart, Bob and
Nancy Tomlin, Cliff Warren, Robert and Cheryl Woodwell, Rook and Debbie Younger
Next meeting: March 4 – Brighton Motorsports
I. WELCOME
The monthly meeting was held at Cantina Laredo.
President Younger called the meeting to order at 6:30
pm. He welcomed everyone to the meeting. President
Younger thanked the club’s sponsors and encouraged
members to patronize both our sponsors and advertisers. He introduced the Board members and Chairs
who were present.
Guests: Mark Zolno, Tim Abercrombie, and Jim Roberts
NEW MEMBERS: Dennis and Lise Cohen who own a
911s, Steve Schmitz who owns a 991 Turbo S and Paul
and Camille Miller who own a 2001 Turbo.
II. NEW VEHICLES: Jeff Carroll acquired a 911.
III. REPORTS
Membership: Travis Tonzi not present. President Younger
mentioned we have 899 Regional members and about
500 AZ Region members.
members, Twitter 96, Instagram 37 and Pinterest 7. She
is exploring use of Google+ in the future. She provided
technical information about how one communicates in
social media.
Website: Jeff Carroll discussed the upcoming transition
of the club’s website servers. The move to the National
PCA servers will begin at midnight tonight. He asked
members not to update the current website until after
the website has changed servers.
IV. PAST EVENTS
President Younger discussed a number of events that
were conducted in January. He described in detail
what the Club’s autocross and DE programs involve
and presented a short video of a DE event at Inde.
V. UPCOMING EVENTS
President Younger mentioned a number of club activities scheduled for February (Concours in the Hills, Wickenburg Drive, Autocross, and Porsches and Pancakes)
and encouraged club members to attend. Bob Woodwell spoke about the upcoming Las Vegas trip scheduled for April 24-26 and a number of activities he has
arranged in cooperation with the Las Vegas Porsche
Club. Bob also mentioned the upcoming Flight 38 being
held on November 6/7 as well as the Polo event to be
held on October 24, with details to follow. Ken Steele
described the upcoming Alpine Tour XV slated for June
12-14 and asked members to sign up for that event.
VI. Other
President Younger mentioned the need for volunteers
in a number of key positions including Social Chair, GP
editor, Co-Chair for Flight 38, Sunday Drives, GP articles,
and AutoX and DE support in executing their programs.
Rook thanked Andy Logan for volunteering to take over
the proofreading duties for Going Places.
Meeting adjourned at 8:10 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Treasurer: Lyle Capstick not present. President Younger
stated the club’s financials are on solid ground and
open to any club member.
Going Places: Denise Brasile stated the April issue of GP
is needing articles and asked members for write ups
of recent and upcoming events. She also announced
that the last issue of GP that she and her husband will
be producing will be the July/August 2016 edition and
asked for anyone with an interest in taking over the GP
editor role to reach out to her or the club President.
Social Media: Jan Mackulak described the four social
media that the club uses. Facebook, the club has 286
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Kim Kemper AZPCA Secretary
CLASSIFIED ADS
FOR SALE
SET OF ENDURO 916 TIRES
For a PORSCHE 911 or other
2-225/40 ZR 18 92W
2-265/35 ZR 18 97W
TUBELESS TIRES -- ALL SEASON
ULTRA HIGH PERFORMANCE
LESS THAN 2000 MILES
$400.
Contact Travis Tonzi
480-837-5888
CL ASSIFIED AD RATES:
All ads must be submitted by the 15th of the month two months before
publication. Ads run for one quarter (3 months) unless extended by the
advertiser. Photos to accompany ads are welcome, but are printed at the
editor’s discretion.
Arizona Region PCA Members - No charge
Non-Region Members - $30/quarter
Once our website is fully functional, all classified ads should be submitted via
our online Classifieds system at az.pca.org/classifieds. Until then, email ads to
[email protected].
G O I N G P L A C E S 84.2015
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SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM
The sponsorship programs were designed to allow our current and new
advertisers and sponsors a simple way to choose a program that will include
internet exposure, print ads, and sponsorship opportunities all for one simple
investment.
The sponsorship program has six tiers:
Starter - $250 Includes one small website banner on the Events and the Going
Places digital magazine page of our website, rotating with other sponsors,
and one black & white business card ad in the Going Places publication.
Bronze - $500 Includes one medium-sized website banner on the Events and
Going Places digital magazine page of our website, rotating with other sponsors, and one quarter-page black & white ad in the Going Places publication.
Silver - $1000 Includes one medium-sized website ad on the main page of our
website rotating with other sponsors, and one half-page black & white ad in
the Going Places publication.
Gold – $2000 Includes one large vertical ad on the front page of our website
rotating with other sponsors and one full-page black & white ad in the Going
Places publication.
Platinum - $5000 Includes one large static front-page ad on our website, one
full-color half-page ad in our Going Places publication, and other promotional and sponsorship benefits.
Diamond -$10,000 Includes one large static ad on the front page of the
website, an embedded video, one full-color, full-page inside cover ad in our
Going Places publication, prime sponsor position with banner for Flight, and
other promotional benefits and speaking opportunities.
It is the responsibility for each sponsor to develop and design their unique
promotional ads. Sponsors must submit their own artwork electronically for
ads in gif, pdf, jpeg or swf (for website ads) formats. New sponsorships will
run yearly, and investment will be pro-rated for any new sponsor who commits mid-year. All website ads will be viewed only by Arizona Porsche Club
members and therefore will not be accessed until the member logs into the
website. The acceptance and display of advertising in this publication does
not constitute an endorsement of the advertiser or product by the Porsche
Club of America, Arizona Region. AZPCA reserves the right to refuse to print
any ad it deems inappropriate. Sponsorships must be prepaid. Staff reserves
the right to change rates upon notice at any time.
Contacts:
Bob Tomlin -- Sponsorship
Requests and Tier Details
Sponsorships and Advertising
Manager
Phone: 480-201-3881 E-mail: [email protected]
Denise Brasile – Going Places Print
Ad Requests and Deadlines
Going Places Editor
Phone: 602-741-5339
E-mail: [email protected]
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20th Street Auto Parts.............................. 27
Anderson, Steve; WCI Brokers Central....... 33
Andrade, Betsy; Andrade Promotions........ 22
Beyer, Russ; Hagerty Porsche Insurance.... 27
Billy Boat Performance Exhaust................ 7
Bookspan, Richard; Attorney-at-Law.......... 27
Brasile, Charles & Denise; Real Estate...... 33
Brighton Motorsports............................... 6
Communiform......................................... 34
Don Jackson Enterprises........................... 22
Exotic Motorwerks................................... 30
Hobby Depot........................................... 27
iAutohaus................................................ 33
Lewis, Steven K.; Wells Fargo................... 33
McIlvain Motors....................................... 25
Patrick Motorsports.................................. 30
Porsche North Scottsdale.......................... IFC
Protective Film Solutions.......................... 14
TurboKraft............................................... 23
Lyle Capstick –
Sponsorship Billing
AZPCA Treasurer
Phone: 612-991-9780
E-mail: [email protected]
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