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Nord Stern Region PCA February 2019 Nord Stern February 2019 Dedicated to the belief that . getting there is half the fun. Nord Stern is the official monthly publication of the Nord Stern Region, PCA Inc. Departments Articles herein are those of the author’s and do not necessarily represent the official position of PCA, the Nord Stern Region, or their members. 4 2019 Nord Stern Officers and Committee Chairs The editor reserves the right to edit all material. Articles and classifieds for publication in Nord Stern must be submitted by the 15th of each month prior 5 Welkommen . Welkommen . Welkommen to publication. 5 So, Just What Do We Do In Nord Stern??! Permission is given to chartered regions of PCA to reprint articles in their newsletters if credit is given to the author and Nord Stern. 6 The Prez Sez . Nord Stern membership is $30 per calendar year. Nord Stern subscription for non-PCA members is $40 per calendar year. 7 From the Editor . Want Ad insertions are free for Nord Stern members, $10 for non-members 9 Car Biz Board . One Stop Shopping! and should be sent to the editor. Contact the advertising manager for further retail advertising information. 16 Where We Were – Christie Boeder, Editor 11919 Hilloway Rd. W. 21 ClubTalk. Talk Minnetonka, MN 55305 612.845.4509 (cell) or 24 PCA’s Zone 10 Directory editor©nordstern.org 26 Book Reviews for Porschephiles Proof Reader - Scott Berger Adv Mgr - Cathy Perinovic/Lara Dant, [email protected] 36 Classifieds Ron Faust, Staff Writer/Photog. 218.961.1617 37 January 2019 Business Meeting Minutes . Please contact staff for any event coverage you may need e-mail address: [email protected] website: http://www.nordstern.org Features Online issues, past and present are available in pdf format at http://www. 11 What’s Old Is New Again nordstern.org 13 Chip Robinson 14 ClubTalk ‘Challenge’ The BEST part of your garage and One of the Worst Photo by 15 Brainerd International Raceway Ron Faust 20 Where In The World Is Carmen San Diego (aka Dave)? . Carrera 4S and the night lights of New 18 Out and About in 1994: BIR + Nord Stern! Orleans! 28 2019 Driver Education Tech Form (start thinking DE/Autocross!) Spotted on a very historic block 29 Brand Loyalty hmmm . of Royal Street and a historic restaurant (Court 31 Time to Renew for 2019! of Two Sisters) in a building 32 Cars As Gifts?? constructed in 1832. Most Nord 34 Candid Pics from the 60th Anniversary Gala . Sterners would not turn their backs on 35 Candid Pics from the 60th Anniversary Gala . their Porsches in a spot like this! But 38 Another Garage it is ‘laissez les bon temps rollez!’ And with Mardi Upcoming Events Gras just about to commence, a 8 2019 Calendar . Get Around with Nord Stern timely cover shot! 10 2019 Membership Socials 27 2019 Porsche Parade - July 21-27 NORD STERN FEBRUARY 2019 3 HOW TO JOIN PCA AND 2019 Nord Stern Officers THEN NORD STERN REGION PCA and Committee Chairs 1. First, JOIN Porsche Club of President president©nordstern.org Historic Archivist archivist©nordstern.org America (PCA). Please visit www. Roger Johnson Kim Fritze 6090 Cheshire Ln pca.org for membership instructions. Plymouth, MN 55446 Insurance insurance©nordstern.org 2. Next, join Nord Stern Dan Perinovic V-President vicepresident©nordstern.org • Visit www.nordstern.org and Chip Smith Membership membership©nordstern.org pay dues via Paypal (http:// Ed Vazquez 612.720.0760 usa35.noip) hotlink is on the Secretary secretary©nordstern.org Betsey Porter Betsey Porter Join/Renew page. Met Council metcouncil©nordstern.org • Or, send check, payable to Nord Treasurer treasurer©nordstern.org Bob Kosky 952.938.6887 Stern, directly to the treasurer Jeff Bluhm via the snail mail address below. 9145 Breckenridge Lane Newsletter newsletter©nordstern.org • Your membership information Eden Prairie, MN 55347 Christie Boeder 952.975.5931 (h) with PCA will be available for or 612.371.1148 (w) Oktoberfest/AutoLieben Event the club’s records. Paul Bergquist 952.937.1822 Mercedes Benz Club 3. To RENEW an existing Nord All Porsche Show porscheshow©nordstern.org Phil Saari Stern membership visit www. Hal Voges Rally and Drives rally©nordstern.org nordstern.org and pay via PayPal David Hudges (link is in instructions on how to Advertising advertising©nordstern.org Lara Dant Safety safety©nordstern.org Join/Renew or use: http://usa35. Chuck Porter noip.me). Or, you may send your Autocross autocross©nordstern.org Keith Erickson check, payable to Nord Stern, to Jeff Andy Golfis [email protected] via snail mail address below. Social Media [email protected] Board of Directors board©nordstern.org Betsey Porter Or, call Ed directly and leave your Lara Dant Tech & name, address and both home and Paul Ingebritsen Ryan McGee Shop Relations techsessions©nordstern.org work phone numbers with any Roger Johnson questions! Charity Fundraiser charity©nordstern.org Mark Kriesch Touring touring©nordstern.org Address Changes: Randy Walker 715.441.6084 Please send Ed any address changes Club Race clubrace©nordstern.org Dave Sorenson Track Relations - BIR and RA or updates via email or just give him trackrelations©nordstern.org a call! Driver Education de©nordstern.org Jim Bahner Misty Martianos Ed Vazquez Webmaster webmaster©nordstern.org email: edmn911©aol.com or DE Registrar registrar©nordstern.org 612.720.0760 (cell) Dave Anderson Zone 10 Rep: Julie Bailey Mail renewal checks to: Driver Training dt©nordstern.org 229 S Westfield St Jim Bahner Jeff Bluhm Wichita, KS 67209 9145 Breckenridge Lane Fall Color Tour fallcolor©nordstern.org Eden Prairie, MN 55347 Michele and Ron Johnson racylacy944©yahoo.com Lauri and Greg Wagener Reminder: Annual Dues are: 316.655.4058 $30 per year (defrays monthly newsletter costs!) Nord Stern membership Options: $30 per year $80 for three years! Check your mailing label for your expiration date Contact Ed with any membership inquiries or updates Addresses available upon request for chairperson/s or Board members. Call Christie Boeder 612.845.4509, or email: [email protected] 4 NORD STERN FEBRUARY 2019 Welkommen . Welkommen . Welkommen Welcome . New Nord Stern Members We hope to see you at upcoming events! Andy Barker So, Just What Do We Do In Nord Stern??! Hopkins, MN A brief synopsis of activities and events offered by your club, Nord Stern, and/or PCA or, just 2019 Black 911 Targa 4 GTS enough info to pique your interest??!! Brian Langstraat Autocross: A low-speed driving event, teaching one how to maneuver one’s car around a Woodbury, MN set course of pylons on a closed circuit. Instruction is available, drivers compete against the clock. No modifications to one’s car are necessary. Some safety equipment needed (helmet). 2010 Silver Panamera 4S GT ClubTalk: E-mail listserv for member subscribers focusing on car issues and discussions as John Levinski well as a place to ask questions, get recommendations and comments. Also for last minute Winona, MN breaking news on upcoming events and activities. Subscribe at http://listserv.nordstern. 2017 Blue 718 Boxster S org/mailman/listinfo/clubtalk, or any account edits, updates. Ryan Sullivan Concours: A setting where Porsches are displayed for general viewing and/or inspection Excelsior, MN competition. Experienced judges evaluate the various models based upon cleanliness, overall 2005 Silver 911 Carrera S condition and authenticity. Note: Nord Stern conducts an ‘All Porsche Show’ at which cars Cabriolet are ‘shown’ but not judged. Driver Training: A driving course designed to teach and enhance high speed driving skill and technique on an actual race course. Training includes classroom sessions, on-track ‘exercises’ plus supervised lapping sessions. A Pre-Requisite for Driver Ed participation and NOT to be confused with Driver Education events. Driver Training includes both Novice and It’s been asked: Why Pay Dues Intermediate level options. Check with DT Chair for additional options. to Nord Stern addition to the Driver Education: High speed driving event on a closed-course racetrack (Brainerd, yearly PCA dues??!! Blackhawk Farms, Road America, for example) where drivers are grouped according to prior lap times. Prior Driver Training participation is required. Performance enhancements are Answer: Support the local frequently made (but not required!). Region of PCA and its activities! Parade Laps: Often held during lunch at Driver Training/Driver Ed events at closed-course racetracks, this controlled environment with a pace car provides participants an opportunity • Receive our awarding to take street cars on the track at highway speeds so that they can see what the course is like. winning monthly magazine Minors are permitted in state approved restraints and with a signed parental release. • Cool t-shirts, etc PCA Club Racing: Wheel-to-wheel competition between drivers who hold PCA club racing licenses. There is a race class for every model Porsche. Safety modifications to your vehicle How do I join Nord Stern? required. • Go here: http://paypal. Rally: An event wherein a driver and co-driver complete a predetermined route along open nordstern.org/membership. roads following a specific set of navigational instructions. Can be aTDS (time-distance- html (see pg 5) speed) or a ‘fun’ rally. What does membership cost: Social: Organized gatherings of club members, affiliates and family member to meet, eat and drink beverages! • $30 per year, $80 for 3 years Tech Session: Casual educational session that span a wide range of topics, from general maintenance, through Concours prep, performance enhancements and general car/mechanical knowledge! NORD STERN FEBRUARY 2019 5 The am very honored to be Nord Stern’s President A huge thank you to the organizers, Michele Johnson, for 2019. Some of you will remember I was also Lara Dant, Ryan McGee, Dave Anderson, Christie Prez President in 1991.