July 2012

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July 2012

JULY 2012
big
summer
fun!
Big trees, big drives ...
• Mystery Wine Tour
• Big Springs Gardens Tour
• Gilson Tech Session
Porsche of Reno
11555 S. Virginia Street
Reno, NV 89511
775-826-2100
www.reno.porschedealer.com
Showroom hours M–F 7:30 AM–7 PM,
Sa 8:30 AM–7 PM, Su 9 AM–6 PM
NEW MEMBERS
By Karen O’Larey. On behalf of all of the Sierra Nevada members, welcome to the region!
New Members
John Aadland
William Hues
Transfers In
Gregory Woodson
Official Publication of the Sierra Nevada Region, Porsche Club of America
1996 Green Carrera
1992 Red 968
Incline Village, NV
Fernley, NV
1991 Black Carrera
Incline Village, NV
SNR Club Name Badges Available
Members interested in obtaining club name badges can order them from Debbie Dell. Badges are
$15 each and are the magnet/bar type. Contact Debbie today to order your badge!
CLASSIFIEDS
FOR SALE: 1997 Boxster, Glacier White with Black Top and interior with Red Spyder Stripes on rear fenders. Zone 7 and 2007 Parade Concours winner. 6 CD
Player, Short Shift Kit. 61k babied miles with all known records since new plus recent service and inspection from Reno Rennsport. $13,500. Contact George Batcabe:775.851.2313 or [email protected]
FOR SALE: 1996 Carrera Coupe, 3.6L. Original owner since new; always garaged, never raced or rallied, full maintenance records available, new tires, sun
roof, custom Forest Green paint with tan interior. Very clean car inside and out.
75,000 miles. Will consider all serious offers. Car is based in Incline Village. Request photos and more info from John: 707-344-3561 or [email protected]
TABLE OF CONTENTS
DEPARTMENTS
Who’s in Charge
President’s Letter
From the Editors
Dates to Remember
Upcoming Events
New Members
Classified Ads
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FEATURES
Mystery Wine Tour
Big Springs Gardens
Gilson Tech Session
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WANTED: Up-Fixing der Porsche volumes 5, 6, 7 & 8; four steel rims 5.5 x 15 for '76 912E. If the
rims have usable tires on it, so much the better. Ragnar Kuehnert, 775.747.2019 or
[email protected].
The “Classifieds” are a free, PCA member benefit where you can post information about buying or
selling Porsche cars and parts. Ads will run up to three (3) editions on a space available basis.
Classifieds posted in The Circular also are posted on our Website for viewing by members from all
PCA regions. If you want to know more about placing a Classified, contact: [email protected].
For the latest club news, event information, articles and pictures check
out our website at: www.snr-pca.org.
Sierra Nevada Region - Porsche Club of America
Main Cover Photo:
SNR members gather at Shasta Daisy Winery on the June
Mystery Wine Tour. (Photo by C Kugler)
Inset Cover Photo:
Porsches take respite under the big trees at Big Springs
Garden, another of the June driving tours.
(Cover Design by KCJ Creative)
PO Box 19689, Reno, NV 89511
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WHO’S IN CHARGE
GILSON TECH SESSION
2012 Sierra Nevada Region, Porsche Club of America
Continued from Page 14
President
Competition Chair
Craig Kugler
eMail: [email protected]
Tel: 775-771-3256
Rob Sime
Tel: 775-853-3777
Vice President
Membership Chair
Gilbert Dayao
Tel: 775-353-4400
Karen O’Larey
Tel: 775-273-7370
Gilson’s also offers window tinting and vinyl installation, along with other services.
Tech sessions at Gilson’s are not to be missed.
We always come away informed of the latest
developments in automotive technology, an appreciation for the dedication of Gilson employees, and an appreciation for Gilbert as a valued
SNR member.
Dan Aynesworth, John Lane and David Bentley listen to
Kim Messer’s performance talk. (Photo by C Kugler)
Secretary
Tech Chair
Bob McLaughlin
Tel: 775-313-3570
Gilbert Dayao
Tel: 775-353-4400
Treasurer
Past President
Debbie Dell
Tel: 775-856-1765
Ken Hollman
Tel: 775-885-9627
Activities Co-Chairs
Webmaster
Karen Vibe & Karen Goody
eMail:[email protected]
Tel: 775-220-7297
Richard Chew
Tel: 775-831-2286
Circular Editors
Please shop our advertisers,
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Craig & Mary Lou Kugler
Tel: 775-771-3256
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erable time, and provides the insurance company with accurate documentation. The machine
communicates with its computer via Bluetooth.
The car sits on a Celette bench that is very precise. Vehicles that are out of spec are brought to
factory tolerances on the bench, using various
jigs that attach to the bench. Another advantage
of the bench is that it can be moved to another
part of the shop, such as the paint shop, and still
retain the accuracy of the setup. All German cars
use this system, as well as some Japanese cars.
High-end American cars will be next to benefit
from this excellent system. Both the measuring
tool and the laser guided jig offer printouts, benefiting the operator, as well as providing documentation for the insurance company.
Gilbert Dayao and James Crosthwaite look on as Bob
McLaughlin uses the “magic” welder. (Photo by C Kugler)
We moved to the Paint Protection department,
where there was a demonstration of the Clear
Bra. Gilbert mentioned that there is a new product on the market that is far superior to the previously used material. He discussed vehicle
wraps, which come in a variety of material that
can dramatically change the appearance of your
car, such as carbon fiber and stainless steel.
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GILSON TECH SESSION
PRESIDENT’S LETTER
By Bob McLaughlin
By Craig Kugler, President, Sierra Nevada Region
Member Gilbert Dayao always puts on impressive
Tech Sessions for the Sierra Nevada Region and
Saturday, June 2, was no exception. Gilbert and
his team of specialists took us through all aspects
of the business before feeding us a great lunch.
As background, Gilbert purchases the latest
equipment that ensures quality and efficiency for
his shop, along with ultimate customer satisfaction. He also invests in employee training to ensure that his techs can properly operate that
equipment. The equipment and the training were
on full display for this tech session.
ting the car up in a sweet spot. That means tuning for optimum performance. That way the car
performs best in Reno, but will work effectively at
Tahoe and the Bay Area. Transmission modules
are tuned to match engine enhancements. Shifting is programmed to work most effectively on
the long grades to Tahoe and when torque is
applied during spirited driving.
The body and frame shop gave us an opportunity to actually use the latest and greatest welding machine. The technology involved in this machine is simply amazing. The computer in the
welder stores data about every car: the type of
metals used, thickness of the metal and where
welds are placed. The machine is fully automatic, meaning that the operator touches the
welder to the metal, and the computer senses
the kind of metal, the thickness, and then applies
the correct settings to make the weld factory perfect. Lead Tech James Crosthwaite led the discussion and then let SNR members actually do
the welding (hold the welder and the machine did
the welding). James is going to Germany to be
internationally certified on welding aluminum.
We first visited the Performance Shop, where
Kim Messer, Service Manager, spoke about the
many levels of modification and tuning as well as
general maintenance work for all cars that can
be done there. Kim explained that modifying and
tuning is not a bolt-on operation. Evaluation and
testing is done to ensure that the changes make
a positive difference for the customer. Modifying
also includes chassis tuning. The goal is to have
engine modifications work effectively with the
chassis and transmission. Kim talked about set-
After trying our welding skills, the group moved
to the Collision Repair Facility, where Preston
Rassmussen led a discussion on the Celette
measuring machine. The Celette operation is in
two parts: the NAJA measuring tool, and the Celette bench using the SVENNE system. Preston
explained that the NAJA tool has the capability to
very accurately measure the dimensions of the
car they are working on. That way the tech can
immediately tell what part of the car is out of
alignment. This quickly provides the tech with
exact information about where the car varies
from manufacturer specifications, saves consid-
James Crosthwaite demonstrates the “welder” as Gilbert
Dayao and other members watch. (Photo by B McLauglin)
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We’re starting the second half of
2012 with a bang! Porsche Parade
is upon us and we have a nice contingent going. Hopefully the recent
near-100-degree weather will
abate for a few days while we’re
there. No matter the weather, it’s
sure to be a great time. Zone 7 will have more
than 70 cars going from what I hear (that’s 10%
of the registered total). With 15 cars Sierra
Nevada is a very big part of that total. Nice!
The club had three events in June and all were
well attended. The Gilson Tech session, even
with limited advance notice, had 25 members
attend. Gilbert as always was the perfect host
and we all learned something new (think
“welding”). The Mystery Wine Tour hosted by
John and Alice Strom had 26 members and a
wait list. The small wineries we visited were delightful but truly limited the number that could join
us as in two places we barely had enough room
for the cars in our group. Great job, John and
Alice, especially on the joint dinner with Shasta
Region. Combined we had 45 PCA members in
attendance! What Porsche camaraderie!
If you’re registered and are looking for someone
to travel with, contact Curtis Fong who’s leading
the Tour of Nevada and Parade Caravan which
is leaving Saturday, July 7th. Check out the details on page 10 or on the snr-pca.org website.
I understand we have seven cars signed up for
this caravan but more are welcome.
The biggest tour of the year was our Big Springs
Gardens Drive & Dine hosted by Merlin and Ann
Simons. Forty-eight members and more than 20
cars went on an excursion through several high
Sierra passes in June. That almost always
means unsettled weather but our group persevered and had a great day. Unfortunately I didn’t
make this event (Autocross conflict) but my
thanks to Merlin and Ann for their leadership on
this great event.
For the patriotic types or those who just want to enjoy an old-fashioned holiday picnic with great atmosphere and fantastic music, the Pops in the Park
event on July 4th is a great way to spend the day.
After Parade, the next club events roll into
August with a Drivers Ed weekend at Thunderhill
and the Cayenne Four Wheelin’ adventure.
These are different (different is good!!) and fun
events and I hope you take advantage of them.
New friends to meet; old friends to savor;
Porsches to drive. See you at our next event.
Until then, be safe!
FROM THE EDITORS
By Mary Lou & Craig Kugler
Members were active again in June and some
great events were covered by some great articles.
Member articles are always welcome and with
some work-related changes in the last month, this
month all three articles were a godsend. We have
a nice mix of information this month … starting out
with a report on the Gilson Tech Session from
Bob McLaughlin. The 25 members who attended
got a first-hand look at the gamut of Gilbert’s op(Continued on page 4)
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SIERRA NEVADA REGION
Porsche Club of America
BIG SPRINGS GARDENS
Continued from page 12
2012 DATES TO REMEMBER — MARK YOUR CALENDAR!
** Check our Website at http://snr-pca.org often for additional event information and changes **
Wednesday 6/6, 8/1; 5:30 PM–7 PM
SNR Board Meetings
Bill Pearce Porsche/Porsche of Reno
11555 S. Virginia, Reno
Contact: Craig Kugler 775.771.325
Saturday, TBA; 9 AM
Porsche Saturday Breakfast
Joe’s Diner
6350 S. Virginia St., Reno
Contact: Rob Sime: 775.853.3777
Wednesday, July 4; Noon–6 PM
Pops in the Park
Meet Point: Mormon State Park
Main St., Genoa
Contact: Dan Aynesworth 775.782.6069
Friday–Sunday, August 10–12; 8:30 AM
NCRC Drivers Ed Weekend
Meet Point: To Be Announced
Contact: Rob Sime:775.853.3777: [email protected]
Saturday, August 25; 10 AM
Cayenne Four Wheelin’
Meet Point: Carson Mall (former Gottchalk’s lot)
S. Carson St., Carson City
Contact: Ned Bacon: 775.783.0979
Saturday& Sunday, July 7 & 8; 8:30 AM
Tour of Nevada-America’s Loneliest Road/Porsche
Parade Caravan
Meet Point: Gold Dust West Casino Parking Lot
Hwy 50 East, Carson City
Contact: Curtis Fong: [email protected]
FROM THE EDITORS
eration and Bob does a nice job of bringing us upto-date on Gilbert’s latest and greatest (including
the “magic” welder).
While it was breezy and sunny in the Reno area,
some adverse weather hit our well-subscribed
tour in the mountains causing tops to go up and
wipers to come on. “All’s well that ends well” as
they say and it sounds like everyone had a great
time despite some unsettled conditions.
The Mystery Wine Tour was “magical” (no pun
intended) and Alice Strom reports on a wonderful
weekend event. We were definitely surprised
when the “mystery” location was revealed as we
had never heard of Manton. As always, the drive
was wonderful and Porsche camaraderie was
evident, especially at the joint dinner with some
Shasta Region members Saturday night.
We’re also looking forward to some great
Porsche Parade articles for the August edition.
So, Parade goers, take good notes and let us
know about your experiences.
More fun to come … and keep those articles
coming! For now, sit back, relax and enjoy this
edition of The Circular
Merlin Simons features the perils of traveling the
Sierra in June in his Big Springs Gardens article.
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kind of a day it was really going to be. After getting about halfway up the grade to Donner Pass
we found out: It started to rain hard. By this time
the other two groups had caught up and, upon
pulling into the rest area, John and Alice were
very busy putting the lid on the Cab.
With some trepidation we continued on, crossed
over onto historic route 40 at Soda Springs and
headed back toward Truckee. Back on Highway
89 we headed for Sierraville and then on to Highway 49, where at last we had the opportunity to
open things up a bit. That is until about 8 miles
from Bassetts where the road was in the process
of being resurfaced. Although the signs said
loose gravel, fortunately, there was very little on
the road and there was no traffic going the other
way to throw gravel onto our cars.
Vic & Karen Shannon and Harry Dell out for a stroll in the
gardens. (Photo by R Chew)
We had 48 members and guests and 25 cars
with us, which is a great turnout for a club event.
We drove on a variety of roads and certainly under varied weather conditions, but I believe that
made for an even more interesting day. After we
returned home, Ann and I were both very content
as we reflected on the day. We hope that all who
participated felt the same way. Thank you to all
who joined us. That makes whatever effort it
takes to make the arrangements worthwhile.
By the time we got to Big Springs Gardens the
sun had once again made its appearance. It was
still cool and the wind was brisk (to say the
least), lowering the temperature by at least 10
degrees. Still there were no complaints …
although some members were standing out of
the tree cover attempting to get some warmth
from the sun. Besides the beautiful gardens with
their magnificent flowers, we all had a chance to
enjoy the fantastic buffet. There were definitely
no member complaints on that front either.
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website at http:/snr-pca.org. On the “tool bar” of the
home page, click on the PCA tab for the “Porsche
Club of America” or the “Zone 7” links.
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BIG SPRINGS GARDENS
MYSTERY WINE TOUR
By Merlin Simons
By Alice Strom
McDonald’s on the Mt. Rose Highway was the
gathering place for Porsche enthusiasts on June
23. The destination on this day was Big Springs
Gardens, located in the heart of the Tahoe National Forest on CA Highway 49 just west of Bassetts, CA. The weather was cool with broken
cloud cover but the sun was shining through as
we had some enthusiastic conversations going
about the weather. John and Alice Strom, with
demonstrated optimism, were taking the top
down on their Cab. Due to the large number of
cars, we broke the tour up into three groups with
John Strom and Harry Dell being kind enough to
lead two of the groups.
The “mystery” was revealed Saturday, June 9,
as 26 club members gathered at 8 AM at the
Lemmon Valley McDonalds north of Reno. We
were headed to Manton Valley, Calif., to taste
the wines of four newly discovered boutique wineries — newly discovered by John and Alice
Strom, tour hosts. The three-hour drive was
through some of the most spectacular scenery
Northern California has to offer. Beautiful blue
skies, lush green pine trees and snow-capped
Sierra mountains, topped off by both Lassen and
Shasta in their finest majesty.
Rich O’Larey, Jan & Rosemary Snickars and Karen
O’Larey are happy to be in the sun. (Photo by R Chew)
Traffic was relatively heavy on the drive over Mt.
Rose summit so there was little opportunity for
any enthusiastic driving. The large black cloud
that appeared was ominous and a predictor of
what was to come later. However, by the time we
turned onto Tahoe Blvd in Incline Village and
started around the north end of the lake, the sun
was reflecting brightly off the white caps on Lake
Tahoe. At King’s Beach we turned north to head
toward Truckee. It was during this segment of
the drive that the sky became completely overcast and there was some concern as to what
Ann Simons, Bill King, Diane Rowan and Merlin Simons
pose for a “cool” picture. (Photo by R Chew)
Paul Lima and Ann Simons enjoy a taste poured by Donna
Delgado at Ringtail Winery. (Photo by A Strom)
After a rest stop at the Starbucks/McDonalds in
Susanville we drove west on Highway 36
through the mountains and past Lake Almanor,
sparkling blue in the morning sun. We arrived at
Ringtail Winery for a tasty picnic lunch accompanied by (for many of us) an intriguing Chardonnay Viognier blend. The picnic tables under
shady trees were cool and inviting. Owner
Donna Delgado poured several wines for us to
taste. Their Petit Sirah and Sweet Petit are
medal winners and definitely tempted us. Our
next stop, Shasta Daisy, is located at the top of
the valley with fabulous meadow views and featured a host of hummingbirds dancing at the
feeders right off the tasting bar’s back porch. We
were welcomed by owners Carroll and Lorna
Knedler. Known for their Pinot Noir and Sauvignon Blanc as well as warm welcomes, Shasta
Daisy has, in addition to tasting, a craft filled
shop and a relaxing deck which many members
too advantage during our stay.
After some group photos we headed down the
valley to our next winery, Cedar Crest — the
newest in the valley and owned by Jim and
Corey Livingston, our servers. Their tasting
room/boutique shop was the most modern in the
valley and featured a beautiful wraparound deck
overlooking an exquisite water feature. We appreciated their wines and their ribaldly named
BBQ rubs. Last but not least was the Indian
Peak Vineyard, which featured an outstanding
Cabernet among other favorites. Owners Fred
and Donna Boots made us feel welcome as they
served up their wines and offered homemade
Mexican food snacks. The fresh make-it-yourself
Nancy Giannini, Harry Dell, John Strom and Fred Schatz
finish their coffee at our rest stop. (Photo by a Strom)
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UPCOMING EVENTS
taco bar was a great treat and certainly helped
carry us through to dinner. They also had an
assortment of pottery and paintings on hand —
very beautiful!
PCA Events
7/22: AX — Sacramento Valley Region
Mather Field, Rancho Cordova, CA
8/5: Concours — Zone 7/Golden Gate Region
After a short but brisk drive to Redding, we
checked into the Best Western Hill Top Inn. Dinner was in the Grill where we met up with 19
members of the Shasta Region for dinner. We
were delighted when they hosted the wine for
our meal. It was a terrific turnout from their club
and the restaurant was the perfect venue for
meetin’ and greetin’. Last on the day’s agenda
was the award for the top score on the clever
and informative wine quiz. Craig Kugler walked
away with the grand prize. His wine knowledge
was amazing to behold.
Carlsen Porsche, Redwood City, CA
8/17: Concours — Legends of the Autobahn
Rancho Canada Golf Club, Carmel Valley, CA
8/26: Concours — Zone 7/Yosemite Region
San Joaquin Delta College, Stockton, CA
Northern California Racing Club (NCRC) will be
holding a track day event at Thunderhill in Willows, CA and we have as many “school” spots as
we need. Track-rats can sign up for the more independent sessions. This is a two-event weekend: a drive tour on Friday, August 10th, through
the back roads to get to Williams and then the
track event on Saturday, August 11th. The Drivers Ed event (school) includes five 20-minute sessions plus classroom sessions all for $129
(covered Paddock parking is $5 extra). This is a
great opportunity especially for first timers to get
some high quality instruction.
Cayenne owners, are you ready to get some dust,
maybe a little mud and a couple of Nevada pinstripes on your beautiful boulevard babies? Saturday, August 25th, is the day for you! We’ll meet
at the Carson Mall in Carson City (former
Gottschalks lot) at 10 AM. In the tradition of a typical 4X4 run, bring a cooler with your favorite beverage and a picnic lunch to eat on the trail, tailgate style. We will be four-wheeling on some very
easy, but very scenic dirt roads. No special offroad driving skills required and your trusty steeds
will not be subjected to anything approaching their
maximum abilities. Other activities are also
planned (special walking tour and a Basque dinner). Non-Porsche 4X4 are welcome! Contact Ned
Bacon for more information: 775.783.0979.
For details see: www.snr-pca.org — ”Zone 7” or ”SVR” link
SCCA Driving Events
The trip back was on your own but a number of
members took advantage of the day and found
great driving roads through the Lassen National
Park. What a great drive! A great event, a great
group of Porsche and wine lovers, and spectacular scenery — what more could we ask? Contact Rob Sime for more information ASAP at
[email protected]. Meet point for this tour is still
pending.
7/14 — AX #6 — Stead Airport
8/4 — AX#8 — Squaw Valley Resort
9/8: PDX #4 — Reno Fernley Raceway
For details see: www.renoscca.org
Donna Delgado (Ringtail) discusses wine with Rich Chew
while Tom Brooks listens in. (Photo by C Kugler)
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Sierra Nevada Region
MYSTERY WINE TOUR
Pops in the Park
Porsches, picnic and the Reno Philharmonic.
What a way to spend Independence Day. We’ll
congregate Wednesday, July 4th, in Genoa and
park on the lawn of the Orchard House B&B. A
designated “Porsche” group picnic area will be set
up for members to enjoy the afternoon and watch
the performance in Mormon Pioneer Park. The
town shops and the Museum will be open for
those who have wider interests. Bring a picnic
lunch or dinner and your favorite beverages and
be prepared to have a great time.
Tour of Nevada- Porsche Parade Caravan
The 6th Annual Tour of Nevada is set to depart
Saturday, July 7th. This year the tour will be special as we’re also using it to caravan to Porsche
Parade in Salt Lake City. We will meet Saturday,
July 7th, at 8:30 AM at the Gold Dust West Casino Parking lot on Highway 50 in Carson City.
The tour will include historic and fun attractions as
we head east on Highway 50. On Sunday we’ll
tour through Provo Canyon to Heber and Park
City and then to Salt Lake for Parade check-in.
You must make your own room reservations (see
the club website or contact me for details).
RSVP to Dan Aynesworth so we know how many
members will be in our group area. Contact Dan
Aynesworth at 775.782.6069 for additional event
information.
E-mail me to let me know if you can join us for this
tour and Parade Caravan. If you have any questions, contact Curtis Fong: [email protected]
Peter &Linda Larson enjoy the deck at Shasta Daisy with
John Strom and Paul Giannini. (Photo by Craig Kugler)
denise Lewis and Debbie Dell enjoy their time and wine
together. (Photo by Alice Strom)
The ultimate start to your historics weekend!
An all-German marque event featuring Porsche, BMW, Mercedes-Benz & Audi
concours & club corrals.
Friday, August 17 7 AM – 4 PM
For more information, visit: http://zone77.org
CLUB ROSTERS NOW AVAILABLE!
Frequently I am asked by members for a Club Roster for our region. In years past the Club Roster
was printed and distributed to the membership once per year. The executive board has approved
an electronic Club Roster for member use. Member information is derived from the data you provide
to PCA National which includes name, address, email address, phone and description of car
owned. If any of this information is not current, please contact me so I can help get it updated. Additionally, the Board would like to give members the opportunity to opt out of any or all of the above
information for the Club Roster. If you DO NOT wish to have information about yourself included on
an updated roster, please email me at: [email protected]. Contact me now to get a copy
of the new Club Roster.
Karen O’Larey
Membership Chair
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Sierra Nevada Region
MYSTERY WINE TOUR
Pops in the Park
Porsches, picnic and the Reno Philharmonic.
What a way to spend Independence Day. We’ll
congregate Wednesday, July 4th, in Genoa and
park on the lawn of the Orchard House B&B. A
designated “Porsche” group picnic area will be set
up for members to enjoy the afternoon and watch
the performance in Mormon Pioneer Park. The
town shops and the Museum will be open for
those who have wider interests. Bring a picnic
lunch or dinner and your favorite beverages and
be prepared to have a great time.
Tour of Nevada- Porsche Parade Caravan
The 6th Annual Tour of Nevada is set to depart
Saturday, July 7th. This year the tour will be special as we’re also using it to caravan to Porsche
Parade in Salt Lake City. We will meet Saturday,
July 7th, at 8:30 AM at the Gold Dust West Casino Parking lot on Highway 50 in Carson City.
The tour will include historic and fun attractions as
we head east on Highway 50. On Sunday we’ll
tour through Provo Canyon to Heber and Park
City and then to Salt Lake for Parade check-in.
You must make your own room reservations (see
the club website or contact me for details).
RSVP to Dan Aynesworth so we know how many
members will be in our group area. Contact Dan
Aynesworth at 775.782.6069 for additional event
information.
E-mail me to let me know if you can join us for this
tour and Parade Caravan. If you have any questions, contact Curtis Fong: [email protected]
Peter &Linda Larson enjoy the deck at Shasta Daisy with
John Strom and Paul Giannini. (Photo by Craig Kugler)
denise Lewis and Debbie Dell enjoy their time and wine
together. (Photo by Alice Strom)
The ultimate start to your historics weekend!
An all-German marque event featuring Porsche, BMW, Mercedes-Benz & Audi
concours & club corrals.
Friday, August 17 7 AM – 4 PM
For more information, visit: http://zone77.org
CLUB ROSTERS NOW AVAILABLE!
Frequently I am asked by members for a Club Roster for our region. In years past the Club Roster
was printed and distributed to the membership once per year. The executive board has approved
an electronic Club Roster for member use. Member information is derived from the data you provide
to PCA National which includes name, address, email address, phone and description of car
owned. If any of this information is not current, please contact me so I can help get it updated. Additionally, the Board would like to give members the opportunity to opt out of any or all of the above
information for the Club Roster. If you DO NOT wish to have information about yourself included on
an updated roster, please email me at: [email protected]. Contact me now to get a copy
of the new Club Roster.
Karen O’Larey
Membership Chair
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UPCOMING EVENTS
taco bar was a great treat and certainly helped
carry us through to dinner. They also had an
assortment of pottery and paintings on hand —
very beautiful!
PCA Events
8/5: Concours — Zone 7/Golden Gate Region
After a short but brisk drive to Redding, we
checked into the Best Western Hill Top Inn. Dinner was in the Grill where we met up with 19
members of the Shasta Region for dinner. We
were delighted when they hosted the wine for
our meal. It was a terrific turnout from their club
and the restaurant was the perfect venue for
meetin’ and greetin’. Last on the day’s agenda
was the award for the top score on the clever
and informative wine quiz. Craig Kugler walked
away with the grand prize. His wine knowledge
was amazing to behold.
Carlsen Porsche, Redwood City, CA
8/17: Concours — Legends of the Autobahn
Rancho Canada Golf Club, Carmel Valley, CA
8/26: Concours — Zone 7/Yosemite Region
San Joaquin Delta College, Stockton, CA
Northern California Racing Club (NCRC) will be
holding a track day event at Thunderhill in Willows, CA and we have as many “school” spots as
we need. Track-rats can sign up for the more independent sessions. This is a two-event weekend: a drive tour on Friday, August 10th, through
the back roads to get to Williams and then the
track event on Saturday, August 11th. The Drivers Ed event (school) includes five 20-minute sessions plus classroom sessions all for $129
(covered Paddock parking is $5 extra). This is a
great opportunity especially for first timers to get
some high quality instruction.
Cayenne owners, are you ready to get some dust,
maybe a little mud and a couple of Nevada pinstripes on your beautiful boulevard babies? Saturday, August 25th, is the day for you! We’ll meet
at the Carson Mall in Carson City (former
Gottschalks lot) at 10 AM. In the tradition of a typical 4X4 run, bring a cooler with your favorite beverage and a picnic lunch to eat on the trail, tailgate style. We will be four-wheeling on some very
easy, but very scenic dirt roads. No special offroad driving skills required and your trusty steeds
will not be subjected to anything approaching their
maximum abilities. Other activities are also
planned (special walking tour and a Basque dinner). Non-Porsche 4X4 are welcome! Contact Ned
Bacon for more information: 775.783.0979.
For details see: www.snr-pca.org — ”Zone 7” or ”SVR” link
SCCA Driving Events
The trip back was on your own but a number of
members took advantage of the day and found
great driving roads through the Lassen National
Park. What a great drive! A great event, a great
group of Porsche and wine lovers, and spectacular scenery — what more could we ask? Contact Rob Sime for more information ASAP at
[email protected]. Meet point for this tour is still
pending.
9/8: PDX #4 — Reno Fernley Raceway
For details see: www.renoscca.org
Donna Delgado (Ringtail) discusses wine with Rich Chew
while Tom Brooks listens in. (Photo by C Kugler)
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BIG SPRINGS GARDENS
MYSTERY WINE TOUR
By Merlin Simons
By Alice Strom
McDonald’s on the Mt. Rose Highway was the
gathering place for Porsche enthusiasts on June
23. The destination on this day was Big Springs
Gardens, located in the heart of the Tahoe National Forest on CA Highway 49 just west of Bassetts, CA. The weather was cool with broken
cloud cover but the sun was shining through as
we had some enthusiastic conversations going
about the weather. John and Alice Strom, with
demonstrated optimism, were taking the top
down on their Cab. Due to the large number of
cars, we broke the tour up into three groups with
John Strom and Harry Dell being kind enough to
lead two of the groups.
The “mystery” was revealed Saturday, June 9,
as 26 club members gathered at 8 AM at the
Lemmon Valley McDonalds north of Reno. We
were headed to Manton Valley, Calif., to taste
the wines of four newly discovered boutique wineries — newly discovered by John and Alice
Strom, tour hosts. The three-hour drive was
through some of the most spectacular scenery
Northern California has to offer. Beautiful blue
skies, lush green pine trees and snow-capped
Sierra mountains, topped off by both Lassen and
Shasta in their finest majesty.
Rich O’Larey, Jan & Rosemary Snickars and Karen
O’Larey are happy to be in the sun. (Photo by R Chew)
Traffic was relatively heavy on the drive over Mt.
Rose summit so there was little opportunity for
any enthusiastic driving. The large black cloud
that appeared was ominous and a predictor of
what was to come later. However, by the time we
turned onto Tahoe Blvd in Incline Village and
started around the north end of the lake, the sun
was reflecting brightly off the white caps on Lake
Tahoe. At King’s Beach we turned north to head
toward Truckee. It was during this segment of
the drive that the sky became completely overcast and there was some concern as to what
Ann Simons, Bill King, Diane Rowan and Merlin Simons
pose for a “cool” picture. (Photo by R Chew)
Paul Lima and Ann Simons enjoy a taste poured by Donna
Delgado at Ringtail Winery. (Photo by A Strom)
After a rest stop at the Starbucks/McDonalds in
Susanville we drove west on Highway 36
through the mountains and past Lake Almanor,
sparkling blue in the morning sun. We arrived at
Ringtail Winery for a tasty picnic lunch accompanied by (for many of us) an intriguing Chardonnay Viognier blend. The picnic tables under
shady trees were cool and inviting. Owner
Donna Delgado poured several wines for us to
taste. Their Petit Sirah and Sweet Petit are
medal winners and definitely tempted us. Our
next stop, Shasta Daisy, is located at the top of
the valley with fabulous meadow views and featured a host of hummingbirds dancing at the
feeders right off the tasting bar’s back porch. We
were welcomed by owners Carroll and Lorna
Knedler. Known for their Pinot Noir and Sauvignon Blanc as well as warm welcomes, Shasta
Daisy has, in addition to tasting, a craft filled
shop and a relaxing deck which many members
too advantage during our stay.
After some group photos we headed down the
valley to our next winery, Cedar Crest — the
newest in the valley and owned by Jim and
Corey Livingston, our servers. Their tasting
room/boutique shop was the most modern in the
valley and featured a beautiful wraparound deck
overlooking an exquisite water feature. We appreciated their wines and their ribaldly named
BBQ rubs. Last but not least was the Indian
Peak Vineyard, which featured an outstanding
Cabernet among other favorites. Owners Fred
and Donna Boots made us feel welcome as they
served up their wines and offered homemade
Mexican food snacks. The fresh make-it-yourself
Nancy Giannini, Harry Dell, John Strom and Fred Schatz
finish their coffee at our rest stop. (Photo by a Strom)
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SIERRA NEVADA REGION
Porsche Club of America
BIG SPRINGS GARDENS
2012 DATES TO REMEMBER — MARK YOUR CALENDAR!
** Check our Website at http://snr-pca.org often for additional event information and changes **
Wednesday 6/6, 8/1; 5:30 PM–7 PM
SNR Board Meetings
Bill Pearce Porsche/Porsche of Reno
11555 S. Virginia, Reno
Contact: Craig Kugler 775.771.325
Saturday, TBA; 9 AM
Porsche Saturday Breakfast
Joe’s Diner
6350 S. Virginia St., Reno
Contact: Rob Sime: 775.853.3777
Wednesday, July 4; Noon–6 PM
Pops in the Park
Meet Point: Mormon State Park
Main St., Genoa
Contact: Dan Aynesworth 775.782.6069
Friday–Sunday, August 10–12; 8:30 AM
Meet Point: To Be Announced
Contact: Rob Sime:775.853.3777: [email protected]
Saturday, August 25; 10 AM
Meet Point: Carson Mall (former Gottchalk’s lot)
S. Carson St., Carson City
Contact: Ned Bacon: 775.783.0979
Saturday& Sunday, July 7 & 8; 8:30 AM
Tour of Nevada-America’s Loneliest Road/Porsche
Parade Caravan
Meet Point: Gold Dust West Casino Parking Lot
Hwy 50 East, Carson City
Contact: Curtis Fong: [email protected]
FROM THE EDITORS
eration and Bob does a nice job of bringing us upto-date on Gilbert’s latest and greatest (including
the “magic” welder).
While it was breezy and sunny in the Reno area,
some adverse weather hit our well-subscribed
tour in the mountains causing tops to go up and
wipers to come on. “All’s well that ends well” as
they say and it sounds like everyone had a great
time despite some unsettled conditions.
The Mystery Wine Tour was “magical” (no pun
intended) and Alice Strom reports on a wonderful
weekend event. We were definitely surprised
when the “mystery” location was revealed as we
had never heard of Manton. As always, the drive
was wonderful and Porsche camaraderie was
evident, especially at the joint dinner with some
Shasta Region members Saturday night.
We’re also looking forward to some great
Porsche Parade articles for the August edition.
So, Parade goers, take good notes and let us
know about your experiences.
More fun to come … and keep those articles
coming! For now, sit back, relax and enjoy this
edition of The Circular
Merlin Simons features the perils of traveling the
Sierra in June in his Big Springs Gardens article.
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kind of a day it was really going to be. After getting about halfway up the grade to Donner Pass
we found out: It started to rain hard. By this time
the other two groups had caught up and, upon
pulling into the rest area, John and Alice were
very busy putting the lid on the Cab.
With some trepidation we continued on, crossed
over onto historic route 40 at Soda Springs and
headed back toward Truckee. Back on Highway
89 we headed for Sierraville and then on to Highway 49, where at last we had the opportunity to
open things up a bit. That is until about 8 miles
from Bassetts where the road was in the process
of being resurfaced. Although the signs said
loose gravel, fortunately, there was very little on
the road and there was no traffic going the other
way to throw gravel onto our cars.
Vic & Karen Shannon and Harry Dell out for a stroll in the
gardens. (Photo by R Chew)
We had 48 members and guests and 25 cars
with us, which is a great turnout for a club event.
We drove on a variety of roads and certainly under varied weather conditions, but I believe that
made for an even more interesting day. After we
returned home, Ann and I were both very content
as we reflected on the day. We hope that all who
participated felt the same way. Thank you to all
who joined us. That makes whatever effort it
takes to make the arrangements worthwhile.
By the time we got to Big Springs Gardens the
sun had once again made its appearance. It was
still cool and the wind was brisk (to say the
least), lowering the temperature by at least 10
degrees. Still there were no complaints …
although some members were standing out of
the tree cover attempting to get some warmth
from the sun. Besides the beautiful gardens with
their magnificent flowers, we all had a chance to
enjoy the fantastic buffet. There were definitely
no member complaints on that front either.
For all PCA and Zone 7 events, please see our
website at http:/snr-pca.org. On the “tool bar” of the
home page, click on the PCA tab for the “Porsche
Club of America” or the “Zone 7” links.
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GILSON TECH SESSION
PRESIDENT’S LETTER
By Bob McLaughlin
By Craig Kugler, President, Sierra Nevada Region
Member Gilbert Dayao always puts on impressive
Tech Sessions for the Sierra Nevada Region and
Saturday, June 2, was no exception. Gilbert and
his team of specialists took us through all aspects
of the business before feeding us a great lunch.
As background, Gilbert purchases the latest
equipment that ensures quality and efficiency for
his shop, along with ultimate customer satisfaction. He also invests in employee training to ensure that his techs can properly operate that
equipment. The equipment and the training were
on full display for this tech session.
ting the car up in a sweet spot. That means tuning for optimum performance. That way the car
performs best in Reno, but will work effectively at
Tahoe and the Bay Area. Transmission modules
are tuned to match engine enhancements. Shifting is programmed to work most effectively on
the long grades to Tahoe and when torque is
applied during spirited driving.
The body and frame shop gave us an opportunity to actually use the latest and greatest welding machine. The technology involved in this machine is simply amazing. The computer in the
welder stores data about every car: the type of
metals used, thickness of the metal and where
welds are placed. The machine is fully automatic, meaning that the operator touches the
welder to the metal, and the computer senses
the kind of metal, the thickness, and then applies
the correct settings to make the weld factory perfect. Lead Tech James Crosthwaite led the discussion and then let SNR members actually do
the welding (hold the welder and the machine did
the welding). James is going to Germany to be
internationally certified on welding aluminum.
We first visited the Performance Shop, where
Kim Messer, Service Manager, spoke about the
many levels of modification and tuning as well as
general maintenance work for all cars that can
be done there. Kim explained that modifying and
tuning is not a bolt-on operation. Evaluation and
testing is done to ensure that the changes make
a positive difference for the customer. Modifying
also includes chassis tuning. The goal is to have
engine modifications work effectively with the
chassis and transmission. Kim talked about set-
After trying our welding skills, the group moved
to the Collision Repair Facility, where Preston
Rassmussen led a discussion on the Celette
measuring machine. The Celette operation is in
two parts: the NAJA measuring tool, and the Celette bench using the SVENNE system. Preston
explained that the NAJA tool has the capability to
very accurately measure the dimensions of the
car they are working on. That way the tech can
immediately tell what part of the car is out of
alignment. This quickly provides the tech with
exact information about where the car varies
from manufacturer specifications, saves consid-
James Crosthwaite demonstrates the “welder” as Gilbert
Dayao and other members watch. (Photo by B McLauglin)
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We’re starting the second half of
2012 with a bang! Porsche Parade
is upon us and we have a nice contingent going. Hopefully the recent
near-100-degree weather will
abate for a few days while we’re
there. No matter the weather, it’s
sure to be a great time. Zone 7 will have more
than 70 cars going from what I hear (that’s 10%
of the registered total). With 15 cars Sierra
Nevada is a very big part of that total. Nice!
The club had three events in June and all were
well attended. The Gilson Tech session, even
with limited advance notice, had 25 members
attend. Gilbert as always was the perfect host
and we all learned something new (think
“welding”). The Mystery Wine Tour hosted by
John and Alice Strom had 26 members and a
wait list. The small wineries we visited were delightful but truly limited the number that could join
us as in two places we barely had enough room
for the cars in our group. Great job, John and
Alice, especially on the joint dinner with Shasta
Region. Combined we had 45 PCA members in
attendance! What Porsche camaraderie!
If you’re registered and are looking for someone
to travel with, contact Curtis Fong who’s leading
the Tour of Nevada and Parade Caravan which
is leaving Saturday, July 7th. Check out the details on page 10 or on the snr-pca.org website.
I understand we have seven cars signed up for
this caravan but more are welcome.
The biggest tour of the year was our Big Springs
Gardens Drive & Dine hosted by Merlin and Ann
Simons. Forty-eight members and more than 20
cars went on an excursion through several high
Sierra passes in June. That almost always
means unsettled weather but our group persevered and had a great day. Unfortunately I didn’t
make this event (Autocross conflict) but my
thanks to Merlin and Ann for their leadership on
this great event.
For the patriotic types or those who just want to enjoy an old-fashioned holiday picnic with great atmosphere and fantastic music, the Pops in the Park
event on July 4th is a great way to spend the day.
After Parade, the next club events roll into
August with a Drivers Ed weekend at Thunderhill
and the Cayenne Four Wheelin’ adventure.
These are different (different is good!!) and fun
events and I hope you take advantage of them.
New friends to meet; old friends to savor;
Porsches to drive. See you at our next event.
Until then, be safe!
FROM THE EDITORS
By Mary Lou & Craig Kugler
Members were active again in June and some
great events were covered by some great articles.
Member articles are always welcome and with
some work-related changes in the last month, this
month all three articles were a godsend. We have
a nice mix of information this month … starting out
with a report on the Gilson Tech Session from
Bob McLaughlin. The 25 members who attended
got a first-hand look at the gamut of Gilbert’s op(Continued on page 4)
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WHO’S IN CHARGE
GILSON TECH SESSION
2012 Sierra Nevada Region, Porsche Club of America
President
Competition Chair
Craig Kugler
Tel: 775-771-3256
Rob Sime
Tel: 775-853-3777
Vice President
Membership Chair
Gilbert Dayao
Tel: 775-353-4400
Karen O’Larey
Tel: 775-273-7370
Gilson’s also offers window tinting and vinyl installation, along with other services.
Tech sessions at Gilson’s are not to be missed.
We always come away informed of the latest
developments in automotive technology, an appreciation for the dedication of Gilson employees, and an appreciation for Gilbert as a valued
SNR member.
Dan Aynesworth, John Lane and David Bentley listen to
Kim Messer’s performance talk. (Photo by C Kugler)
Secretary
Tech Chair
Bob McLaughlin
Tel: 775-313-3570
Gilbert Dayao
Tel: 775-353-4400
Treasurer
Past President
Debbie Dell
Tel: 775-856-1765
Ken Hollman
Tel: 775-885-9627
Activities Co-Chairs
Webmaster
Karen Vibe & Karen Goody
eMail:[email protected]
Tel: 775-220-7297
Richard Chew
Tel: 775-831-2286
Circular Editors
Please shop our advertisers,
and tell ‘em you saw it in
Craig & Mary Lou Kugler
Tel: 775-771-3256
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erable time, and provides the insurance company with accurate documentation. The machine
communicates with its computer via Bluetooth.
The car sits on a Celette bench that is very precise. Vehicles that are out of spec are brought to
factory tolerances on the bench, using various
jigs that attach to the bench. Another advantage
of the bench is that it can be moved to another
part of the shop, such as the paint shop, and still
retain the accuracy of the setup. All German cars
use this system, as well as some Japanese cars.
High-end American cars will be next to benefit
from this excellent system. Both the measuring
tool and the laser guided jig offer printouts, benefiting the operator, as well as providing documentation for the insurance company.
Gilbert Dayao and James Crosthwaite look on as Bob
McLaughlin uses the “magic” welder. (Photo by C Kugler)
We moved to the Paint Protection department,
where there was a demonstration of the Clear
Bra. Gilbert mentioned that there is a new product on the market that is far superior to the previously used material. He discussed vehicle
wraps, which come in a variety of material that
can dramatically change the appearance of your
car, such as carbon fiber and stainless steel.
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NEW MEMBERS
By Karen O’Larey. On behalf of all of the Sierra Nevada members, welcome to the region!
New Members
John Aadland
William Hues
Transfers In
Gregory Woodson
Official Publication of the Sierra Nevada Region, Porsche Club of America
1996 Green Carrera
1992 Red 968
Incline Village, NV
Fernley, NV
1991 Black Carrera
Incline Village, NV
SNR Club Name Badges Available
Members interested in obtaining club name badges can order them from Debbie Dell. Badges are
$15 each and are the magnet/bar type. Contact Debbie today to order your badge!
CLASSIFIEDS
FOR SALE: 1997 Boxster, Glacier White with Black Top and interior with Red Spyder Stripes on rear fenders. Zone 7 and 2007 Parade Concours winner. 6 CD
Player, Short Shift Kit. 61k babied miles with all known records since new plus recent service and inspection from Reno Rennsport. $13,500. Contact George Batcabe:775.851.2313 or [email protected]
FOR SALE: 1996 Carrera Coupe, 3.6L. Original owner since new; always garaged, never raced or rallied, full maintenance records available, new tires, sun
roof, custom Forest Green paint with tan interior. Very clean car inside and out.
75,000 miles. Will consider all serious offers. Car is based in Incline Village. Request photos and more info from John: 707-344-3561 or [email protected]
TABLE OF CONTENTS
DEPARTMENTS
Who’s in Charge
President’s Letter
From the Editors
Dates to Remember
Upcoming Events
New Members
Classified Ads
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FEATURES
Mystery Wine Tour
Big Springs Gardens
Gilson Tech Session
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WANTED: Up-Fixing der Porsche volumes 5, 6, 7 & 8; four steel rims 5.5 x 15 for '76 912E. If the
rims have usable tires on it, so much the better. Ragnar Kuehnert, 775.747.2019 or
[email protected].
The “Classifieds” are a free, PCA member benefit where you can post information about buying or
selling Porsche cars and parts. Ads will run up to three (3) editions on a space available basis.
Classifieds posted in The Circular also are posted on our Website for viewing by members from all
PCA regions. If you want to know more about placing a Classified, contact: [email protected].
For the latest club news, event information, articles and pictures check
out our website at: www.snr-pca.org.
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