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CAI Board/ Contents/

Volume XXVII/No. 2/Apr 2012 President Jim Gude [email protected] (760) 762-7381 Features/ 10

Vice President Zone 8 Happenings...... 10 Eugene Barnett Here Comes the 991 ...... 13 [email protected] (661) 942-9912 Book Reviews of Porschephiles.....16 2012 Installation Dinner...... 18 Secretary Mike Forest [email protected] Things To Do/ 13 (661) 273-2690 CAI Zone 8 TSD Rally...... 5 Treasurer CAI Photo Rally...... 7 Alice Rivera [email protected] SBR Camarillo AX...... 8 (661) 466-3140 SGVR Zone 8 Concours...... 9 GPX Zone 8 Concours ...... 11 Past President 16 Abran Rivera SDR Zone 8 DE/TT ...... 12 [email protected] (661) 466-6594 LAR Zone 8 Concours...... 15

Departments/ Committee Chairs/ CAI Board Members...... 2 Membership 18 Mark Charus CAI Committee Chairs...... 2 [email protected] Upcoming Events ...... 3

President’s Message...... 4 Newsletter CAI Board Meeting Minutes ...... 18 Doug Hoffman [email protected] Zone 8 Staff...... 19 (661) 823-8107

Website Writers & Contributors/ Photography & Artwork/ David Witteried Mike Forest Doug Hoffman Jim Gude Dave Stallcup [email protected] Jim Gude PCNA Doug Hoffman David Witteried (760) 373-1413 Bruce Herrington PCNA

On the Cover/

Mary Anne Paré’s handmade quilt in honor of her late husband, Rich. Mary Anne shared it with attendees at the 2012 CAI Installation Dinner. Photo provided by David Witteried

© 2012 by the Porsche Club of America, California Inland Region. All rights reserved. Winding Roads is the official publication of the Porsche Club of America’s California Inland Region and is published quarterly (Jan, Apr, July, Oct). Any statement appearing in Winding Roads is that of the author, and does not constitute an opinion of the Porsche Club of America, the California Inland Region, its Board of Directors, the Winding Roads editors, or its staff. The editorial staff reserves the right to edit all material submitted for publication. The deadline for submittal of material to be considered for Winding Roads is the 15th of the month preceding the month of publication. Permission is given to charter regions of the PCA to reprint our articles in their respective newsletters so long as credit is given to the author and Winding Roads. Our office of publication is: 43759 15th Street West #67, Lancaster, CA 93534. Winding Roads/Apr 2012/Page 2

Upcoming Events/

Be sure to check out the CAI website (http://cai.pca.org) for all the latest info.

April/ August con’t/

2 Mon OCR Z8 DE at The Streets of Willow Springs 8 Wed CAI Board Meeting @ 6:00p, Greenhouse Café 7 Sat CAI Breakfast Meeting @ 9:30a, Greenhouse Café 17-19 Monterey Historics 7 Sat CAI Photo Rally 18 Sat ALMS Road America 8 Sun Easter 11 Wed CAI Board Meeting @ 6:00p, Greenhouse Café September/ 14 Sat ALMS Long Beach (LB Grand Prix) 20-22 Z8 California Festival of Speed, Fontana 1 Sat CAI Breakfast Meeting @ 9:30a, Greenhouse Café 28 Sat SBR Z8 AX in Camarillo 1 Sat ALMS Baltimore 3 Mon Labor Day May/ 8 Sat SGVR Z8 Rally 12 Wed CAI Board Meeting @ 6:00p, Greenhouse Café 5 Sat CAI Breakfast Meeting @ 9:30a, Greenhouse Café 22-23 SDR Z8 TT at Willow Springs Raceway 5 Sat SGVR Concours in Pasadena 22-23 Coronado Speed Fest 5/6 SS SDR Performance Driving School 24 Mon OCR Z8 DE at Chuckwalla Valley Raceway 7 Mon OCR Z8 DE at California Speedway, Fontana 29 Sat RR Porsche Timeline, Lake Arrowhead 9 Wed CAI Board Meeting @ 6:00p, Greenhouse Café 12 Sat ALMS Laguna Seca October/ 13 Sun Mother’s Day (call your mom!) 19 Sat GER AX at Buttonwillow Raceway 6 Sat CAI Breakfast Meeting @ 9:30a, Greenhouse Café 19-20 SDR Z8 DE/TT at Chuckwalla Valley Raceway 6-7 SS GER California Challenge 20 Sun GPX Z8 Concours in Lakewood 8 Mon GPX Z8 DE/AX at The Streets of Willow Springs 28 Mon Memorial Day 10 Wed CAI Board Meeting @ 6:00p, Greenhouse Café 12 Fri SDR DE/TT at California Speedway, Fontana June/ 14 Sun SBR Z8 Concours 15 Mon OCR Z8 DE at California Speedway, Fontana 2 Sat CAI Breakfast Meeting @ 9:30a, Greenhouse Café 20 Sat ALMS Road Atlanta (Petit Le Mans) 2 Sat CAI Z8 Rally 2 Sat Friends of Steve McQueen Car Show, Chino Hills November/ 9 Sat SDR Z8 AX at Qualcomm Stadium 13 Wed CAI Board Meeting @ 6:00p, Greenhouse Café 3 Sat CAI Breakfast Meeting @ 9:30a, Greenhouse Café 16 Sat OCR Z8 Concours 3-4 SS AZ Flight 34 Concours & Autocross 16-17 The 24 Hours of Le Mans 3-4 SS SDR Z8 DE/TT at Buttonwillow Raceway Park 17 Sun Father’s Day (call your dad!) 4 Sun Daylight Savings Time Ends 24 Sun LAR Z8 Concours at Greystone Mansion 6 Tue Election Day 30 Sat SDR Concours Prep School at TC’s Garage in Vista 8-11 PCA Escape – Eureka Springs, AR 30 Sat SBR Z8 Rally 11 Fri Veteran’s Day 14 Wed CAI Board Meeting @ 6:00p, Greenhouse Café July/ 17 Sat CAI Concours in the Canyon, Santa Clarita 22 Thu Thanksgiving Day 4 Mon Independence Day 7 Sat CAI Breakfast Meeting @ 9:30a, Greenhouse Café December/ 7 Sat ALMS Lime Rock th 8-14 57 PCA Parade, Salt Lake City, UT 1 Sat CAI Breakfast Meeting @ 9:30a, Greenhouse Café 11 Wed CAI Board Meeting @ 6:00p, Greenhouse Café 1-2 SS Tech Tactics West 21 Sat ALMS Mosport 2 Sun Z8 Staff Meeting (at Tech Tactics) 28-29 CAI Cool Coast Tour 12 Wed CAI Board Meeting @ 6:00p, Greenhouse Café 25 Tue Christmas Day August/

4 Sat CAI Breakfast Meeting @ 9:30a, Greenhouse Café 4 Sat SDR Z8 Concours 4 Sat ALMS Mid-Ohio

If you have any ideas or suggestions for events, do not hesitate to contact any of the board/committee members!!!

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President’s Message/ Highways, Byways, and Tracks Jim Gude

pring is upon us and it is time to and the Cayman, where you have to pate, how they react, and therefore dust off your Porsche and have remove interior panels to see the en- how best to deal with the situation. S some fun! As I write this I am a gine, panels that are documented as Again, this is a transitional year. We few days away from the Day Away "only to be removed by trained me- are hoping that not having to deal with From Work DE/Autocross event at Wil- chanics." the engine compartment will encour- low Springs. I absolutely love this As you can see, we quickly built age more Boxster & Caymen owners, event! I am really excited about again quite a case for a Concours rule in particular (and Cayenne, Panamera blasting around what is great (and change around the modern Porsche. too), to step up from Wash & Shine to safe) course! So what to do? There are currently a more serious competition. Based on The Porsche Club of America has four (of five) divisions that include the this year's experience (and maybe next many fine events that enhance the engine compartment inspection. The year's) we can then formulate a plan to Porsche experience and I encourage easy answer may have been to double better deal with the changing realities you to enjoy them. I need my space for the number of those divisions, adding of new Porsche development." another issue this time so rather than counterparts without the engine com- "To move forward, per the Zone 8 list our events, please check the web partment. That would take us to nine bylaws, we need a majority of the Zone page calendar section at http:// divisions. While we may end up there 8 Board of Directors to agree to this cai.pca.org/calendar/default.html for eventually, the ad-hoc committee felt proposal; which includes the region links to flyers and contact information. that it was premature to do that. Obvi- presidents, and the Zone 8 officers." At a recent concours school held at ously that would add additional division LA Downtown Porsche, I watched trophies, increasing the bureaucracy The measure passed unanimously. some of our folks disassembling the and expense of the Concours series. I Now for my rant. I still peek through engine cover on a new 2012 Porsche think the bright spot of the meeting the louvers on an XKE to see its mag- 991 (911) that was on the showroom came with the realization that we didn't nificent six. Ferrari and floor. They shrugged their shoulders need to find a rush solution that would put windows over their engines so peo- and then failed at reassembling the be the end all and be all for all time to ple can peek in and see them; the ado- thing and slinked off hoping that no come; rather we just needed a solution lescent in me loves that. I always one would notice. Some of us are ado- for this year, which could then be wished that Porsche would find a way lescents thought I. Actually with per- dropped and change as we had more to do something nice on the new cars. I mission, they were trying to figure how time to think about it, had some actual remember a clean 356, 911s with We- to judge engine compartments on the experience in the field and an idea of bers, and the display of aluminum in a new cars. Later they also checked how many cars will participate. 928, 944, and especially the 968. The some other cars and came to this con- So in the end, we decided to add solution may have simply been too dif- clusion in a message sent by our new one new division, a transitional divi- ficult for some models, but I don't see Zone 8 Representative, Tom Brown: sion, as in "transition from old to new why the Panamera could not have had cars." This is the Ubergang Division, something like a 928 engine compart- "The situation can be summed up "ubergang" being german (sic) for ment. Sadly Porsche, like most modern in one word (number): 991. Basically, "transition." (The literal translation is manufacturers, seem only to be inter- the engine compartment of the 991 is "go over".) The Cayenne, Panamera, ested in a piece of plastic with lettering inaccessible. That means that the tra- 991, Cayman & Boxster are to be re- on it. The engine is a black box regu- ditional procedure and rules for the moved from Full and Street and the lated only to factory technicians. I fear Full, Street, etc. divisions (where the older Boxsters from Unrestored. They that one day our young people will engine is judged) do not work at all for will then be included in the new divi- think that a car’s engine is simply a this car. Something must be done to sion, which shall only judge: Exterior, piece of plastic sitting under a lid. accommodate this car in everything Interior & Storage. (This proposal Thanks for reading. except Wash & Shine. doesn't address Special Categories, Last Saturday, I sat down with Joe but we figure so few enter that division, Nedza (Z8 Concours Chair) and a that is OK for now.) group of Master Judges to discuss the So this new division is the "engine- issue. less" equivalent of the Street Division. Along the way, it was brought up This is a compromise, in that there will that the engine compartments of the no longer be a "Full Concours" option Cayenne & Panamera were so cov- for these vehicles, but again, this is a ered in shielding that judging them is short term solution. What we hope to incredibly different than in the tradi- learn this year is how many people tional sense. Add to that the Boxster with these models of vehicles partici-

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From the Editor/

Doug Hoffman

appy Spring everyone! I hope of track events this year. No com- gether this year if someone wants on- this newsletter finds you (and plaints about that here! The Long the-job training! H your cars) well and ready for Beach Grand Prix/ALMS race on the As always, enjoy the newsletter. another fun-filled and busy driving sea- weekend of April 14/15 is always a Take care… son. The Regions of Zone 8 have piled spectacle to see. Right on its heels the up another long list of events yet again next weekend, PCA will put on its for all their local Porschephiles. This “Festival of Speed” at the Auto Club edition of the newsletter is full of just Speedway in Fontana. See the ad be- WANTED about every event flyer I could track low for all the specifics. down for all the happenings occurring SBR, SDR, GER, and OCR all set Newsletter during the next 3 months. up track events during the next two There are a few events right months, so check out the calendar sec- Editor around the corner that I want to be tion and see what all has been packed sure and mention up front. After our in before the summer heat gets a Training and software will be next monthly breakfast meeting, CAI is chance to hit! hosting a “Photo Rally” on Saturday, CAI will be hosting its annual TSD provided. An individual or a April 7th in Lancaster. That’s right… rally (a little bit later than usual) on team can take on this job! that is this weekend! This is not a June 2nd (see page 5). Come see “Zone event”, but rather just a fun way what our Rally Master Mike Forest For more information, please to start the season off with your PCA cooks up for us this year. contact Doug Hoffman at: friends. More detailed information is We are still looking for someone to provided on page 7. take over as Newsletter Editor, so don’t [email protected] The calendar seems unusually full be shy. I have two more left to put to-

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Zone 8 Happenings... By Tom Brown PCA Zone 8 Representative

n our ongoing effort to improve the club, you should log into your ac- ing roads for each region in that zone. communication with the member- count on ww.pca.org and make sure That seems like something we should I ship, PCA Zone 8 (consisting of your email address is there and up to do as well, as many of us find our- the 13 regions in southern California & date. Even if your region uses a differ- selves driving outside of our regions Nevada, as well as Arizona) now has a ent system, you should make sure it is from time to time for one reason or an- Facebook page, Google+ page, a You- correct so that you don’t miss anything other. Might as well have a little fun Tube channel and a Twitter account. important from National or the Zone! If while we are doing it! If you have a fa- With these tools we hope to keep you you have any trouble, the staff at the vorite Porsche road, please send it to better informed about upcoming events national office is eager to please; drop me at [email protected]. Please throughout the zone, as well as report them an email or give them a call. include a description, such as the road back to you on all the fun and excite- Keep it current and you won't miss out name or number, and the stretch that ment enjoyed by those that were there. on the next car raffle or important news you find to be an absolute blast in your Like our page, join our circle, follow our about zone and regional events! Porsche (so that others may find it). tweets! And if you have something to Our Regions have full calendars of Also include your name and Region contribute, don't be shy -- post a com- local events going on all the time. For and I’ll make sure it is posted on the ment! Or if you have video or pictures more information see zone8.pca.org Zone 8 website for all to see and enjoy. to share, please do. All you need to do for the Zone calendar and for links to As I am now the Zone 8 Represen- is contact your Zone Rep (that’s me) at each Region. Get out and about! There tative, I need to hand off my previous [email protected] and I can get it are a lot of fun activities happening all zone staff position of Rules Chair to a posted. To sign up, please use the the time and you are welcome to join in new volunteer. This means that I need links on http://zone8.pca.org. almost any Region event. Travel and to recruit that new volunteer, of course! Email may be old-fashioned but it see what your club neighbors are up If you think you might be interested in is still very important. Club news is to! working on the Zone staff and volun- sent out regularly by email from Na- While we are talking about our web teering to be our new Rules Chair; I am tional, the Zone, and your Region. Na- calendars, I’d like to mention that the now accepting applications. Please tional and the Zone (as well as many zone web site will continue to grow and send me a note at [email protected] Regions) rely on the email address in evolve. One goal of mine is to steal an and I’ll be happy to answer any ques- your PCA account at www.pca.org. If idea from our friends in Zone 9. The tions you might have and take you into you are not receiving your emails from Zone 9 web site lists the favorite driv- consideration for the position.

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Here Comes the 991... In all shapes and sizes, the new 911 has arrived in North America!

Story and Photos Provided by PCNA

DETROIT – January 9, 2012 – Spring- top helps keep rainwater from dropping and also has a standard seven-gear time arrives a little early today at the into the entry when opening the doors. manual transmission. The Cabriolets North American International Auto Actuated by a button on the center have the Porsche Doppelkupplungs- Show with the introduction of the 2012 console or by the vehicle key the top getriebe (PDK) available as an option, Carrera Cabriolet and and opens or closes in approximately helping to deliver even lower fuel con- Carrera S Cabriolet. 13 seconds, at speeds over 30 mph. sumption and shorter acceleration Development of the new, seventh- “The USA is and remains an im- times. generation 911 Carrera and Carrera S portant market for Porsche with good The new, 2012 911 Carrera Cab- Coupes began with a new aluminum- growth prospects,” said Bernhard riolet will sprint to 60 mph in as little as steel body; the Cabriolets continue the Maier, Porsche AG Board of Manage- 4.4 seconds with the optional PDK, evolution with the addition of an all- ment Member for Sales and Marketing. accelerating on to its top-track-speed new, unique top that retains the char- “Detroit was deliberately chosen for the of 176 mph. The 911 Carrera S Cabrio- acteristic 911 coupe roof line. The in- world premiere of the new 911 Cabrio let with PDK will perform the same telligent lightweight design makes use because the USA is far and away our deeds in as little as 4.1 seconds and of magnesium for weight reduction, largest 911 Cabrio market.” The Coupé reaches a top-track-speed of 185 mph. improved performance and lower fuel variant of the sports car classic will be With a 3.9-inch longer wheelbase consumption. As with the new 911 available in the USA starting in Febru- over the outgoing model, a wider front coupe, Porsche has managed to make ary 2012 with the Cabriolet following a track and the new electro-mechanical the new Cabriolet models up to 132 few months later, providing a fresh im- power steering, the new Cabriolets pounds lighter than their predecessors. petus. offer even sportier driving characteris- By completely redesigning the con- The two new Cabriolets feature the tics, greater precision and agility. De- vertible top for the new 911 Carrera same engine as its Carrera Coupe pending on model, there are other models, Porsche engineers created a counterpart. The rear of the 911 Car- standard and optional active control flexible roof comprised of a heated rera Cabrio houses a 3.4-liter flat six- systems available to further enhance glass rear window with three integrated cylinder engine generating 350 horse- the driving dynamics. top elements. Comprised of magne- power (hp) (257 kW) driving the rear The 911 Carrera Cabriolets will be sium bows covered in fabric, they wheels through a seven-gear manual available later in the spring of 2012. make the convertible top very stable transmission. The open-top Carrera S The new 2012 911 Carrera Cabriolet and particularly light. comes with a 3.8-liter flat six-cylinder will have a base MSRP of $93,700, A water channel on the convertible engine developing 400 hp (294 kW) while the 2012 911 Carrera S Cabriolet base MSRP will be $103,800 (excluding destination).

ATLANTA – February 6, 2012 – Por- sche Cars North America today an- nounced that the new Porsche 911 Carrera and Carrera S models have arrived in Porsche showrooms around the country. The latest generation of the iconic Porsche 911 is on-sale now. Following its media introduction last fall, journalists world-wide have titled this latest 911 as the best yet. All early indicators point to it remaining every bit the icon it has been since its 1964 debut. “Whether this will be a customer’s first or just their latest Porsche 911, it’s going to be the most invigorating own- ership experience yet,” said Detlev von Platen, President and CEO of Porsche Cars North America. “The 911 Carrera and Carrera S are the ultimate choices The 2012 Carrera S Cabriolet was introduced in Detroit this past January. Winding Roads/Apr 2012/Page 13 for drivers who want the fun and ex- citement of a true benchmark-setting sports car week in and week out, not just for show or play during the week- ends.” For 2012, the 911 has been com- pletely redesigned from the ground up. The newest incarnation applies singu- lar balance to the priorities of a new era, preserving the classic 911 lines, yet revisiting every inch for advances in power and fuel economy. While still instantly recognizable as a Porsche 911 at a glance, 90 percent of the 2012 911’s components are either new or fundamentally revised. Longer, lower, wider, 100 lbs. lighter, faster and more efficient than previous models, the 911 is the perfect blend of modern design, intelligent en- gineering and performance DNA. In addition to aesthetic improve- ments, both new models offer signifi- cant performance enhancements. The 2012 911 Carrera is equipped with a new, 350-horsepower, 3.4-liter boxer The 2012 Carrera and Carrera S Coupes have arrived in showrooms across North America. engine that provides five more horse- power (HP) than the outgoing 3.6-liter engine, while the Carrera S features a 400 HP, 3.8-liter boxer engine—a 15 HP improvement versus its predeces- sor. The 911 Carrera with Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK) accelerates from zero to 60 in 4.4 seconds, while the Carrera S sprints from zero to 60 in a mere 4.1 seconds. That time is re- duced even further to 3.9 seconds when equipped with the Sports Chrono Package Plus. Top-track-speeds for the 911 Carrera and Carrera S are 179 and 188 mph, respectively. As with every generation, the new 911 Carrera continues to raise the bar in both performance and efficiency. This is achieved through systems such as the Automatic Start/Stop function, engine and transmission thermal man- agement, electrical system recupera- tion, the world’s first seven-speed man- ual transmission and—in conjunction with PDK—the ability to ‘sail’ or coast. The new electro-mechanical power steering offers the typical Porsche pre- cision and helps to increase efficiency and reduce fuel consumption. The new 911 Carrera Coupe has a base MSRP of $82,100, and the 911 Carrera S Coupe starts at $96,400 (excluding destination fees). Visit http://www.porsche.com/usa/ for the new Porsche On-Line configu- rator.

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Book Reviews for Porschephiles

By Bruce Herrington — Riverside Region

Porsche and Me — Hans Mezger, An Autobiography with Peter Morgan Published by PMM Books, Malborough, Great Britain

he long awaited autobiography In 1956, as a fresh engineering velopment, but a somewhat stream-of- of Hans Mezger is now available. graduate, Mezger was hired to work in consciousness narration, jumping T Porsche and Me is virtually a Porsche’s Calculations Department around from engine model to engine picture book with illustrations of cars, studying forces and accelerations on model, representative of how Porsche components and engineering drawings valve train components. Because of always had multiple projects underway, (which identify the pun in the book’s the small engineering staff, Mezger some of which (like the TAG Formula 1 title). It presents a richly personal ac- quickly became involved in all aspects engine and Wagner helicopter cabin), count of the work life of a very dedi- of engine design. After a few years he were for outside customers. cated employee. It is not truly the auto- worked with Ferdinand Piech (6-7 It includes a fascinating discussion biography of Hans Mezger, the per- years younger than Mezger, who came of why it was decided to place the 906 son, but rather that of door hinges in a different Hans Mezger, Design En- position from the 904 gineer. It may not fulfill all hinges, as well as the evo- the expectations of those lution of the design for the who have awaited this Carrera (3.2) chain tension- book’s arrival – it is not a ers. Of note to some is the how-to of engine design, it description of how he im- does not tabulate the day proved the design of the to day life of a heads to create the employee, it does not high performance Super 90 chronicle the growth of engine. Porsche from struggling Also discussed is the specialty manufacturer to design evolution of water an automotive power- cooling and aerodynamic house. But it does touch aids. All in all, the book pro- on all of these issues, as vides new insight into the well as talk about the proc- things that car (and particu- ess of designing racing larly engine) designers think engines and the cars into about. From a management which they were installed. sense, there is interesting So why should a Por- commentary about the schephille care about a working environment at Por- biography of Hans sche, under the leadership Mezger? His may not be a of . household name, but after Porsche and Me has 208, 37 years with Porsche, his 10x10 inch pages, with 15 engineering designs are chapters (ranging from part of every Por- Learning Years to Reflec- schephille’s house garage. Perhaps to Porsche in '63), to create the pro- tions), and 5 appendices. One appen- Ferdinand K Piëch (grandson of Ferdi- duction 901 engine, under the overall dix is a reprint of a 17 page paper The nand Porsche and currently the Chair- direction of Ferry Porsche. The en- Development of the Porsche Type 917 man of the supervisory board of Volks- gines in even the latest 991 version of Car, presented in 1972 to the Automo- wagen Group that now owns Porsche) the Porsche 911 are still based that bile Division of the [British] Institution of said it best: “Without Hans Mezger, 901 engine design developed by Mechanical Engineers. It has fore- Porsche wouldn’t be renowned world- Mezger in early 1963. The narrative of words by Prof.Dr. h.c. Ferdinand Piëch wide as the ultimate in sports cars.” Porsche and Me is fast paced, first per- and Ron Dennis CBE. Hans Mezger is widely acknowledged son, sometimes reads like a lecture Porsche and Me should be avail- as the father of the 911 engine. This transcript, seeming almost breathless able for $79.95 at your favorite book book documents some of his less well at times. Included are personal com- sellers (ask for it) or from http:// known achievements: the design of the ments about Ferry Porsche, Ferdinand www.motorbooks.com. 917 engine, the TAG Formula 1 V-6, Piech, and racing drivers like Dan Gur- and many, many detail refinements of ney and Peter Gregg. a variety of products built for Porsche The text is not a rigidly organized cars and contract customers. recitation of the history of engine de- Winding Roads/Apr 2012/Page 16

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Board Meeting Minutes

By Mike Forest – CAI Secretary

California Inland Board Meeting Tehachapi. Mike Forest and David Wit- perience with this type of event for January 11, 2012 teried suggested a tour through Portu- pointers. We noted the need for a The meeting was called to order at guese Pass. Jim Gude suggested a newsletter editor and a concours chair- 6:38 p.m. In attendance: Jim Gude, Cool Coast tour in Late July. The person. Alice reports that we have David Witteried, Roy Jensen, Abran Moonlight Tour is tentatively scheduled money in the treasury. and Alice Rivera, and Mike Forest. for August 25, 2012. Someone brought New Business: Jim Gude proposed Old Business: We need to investi- up the idea of having a list of duties for the event known as the Moonlight gate what is needed to put on the pro- the club’s officers. Tour. We gather for a drive in the posed Car Control Clinic sponsored by The meeting was adjourned at (almost) full moon and travel to Te- Cal-Inland Region. Planned location is 7:20 p.m. hachapi for dinner at Pacino's Italian the College of the Canyons in Santa restaurant. We have eaten there be- Clarita. Roy Jensen had contacted fore and it was great. The Photo Rally them and they responded in a positive California Inland Board Meeting is on April 7th and will take place after way. All of the by-law changes and February 8, 2012 the monthly breakfast meeting. See additions were passed. We are still in No quorum, the meeting was not held. flyer in the newsletter. The Zone 8, need of a volunteer to take over the Rich Paré Memorial Rally will be on newsletter. Doug will do it only until the June 2nd and will start after the end of 2012. We need someone to California Inland Board Meeting monthly breakfast meeting. David Wit- take over the concours. Roy Jensen is March 14, 2012 teried suggested a Portuguese Pass no longer interested in handling it. The meeting was called to order at tour and we came up with a tentative New Business: The "Drive Your 6:45 p.m. In attendance: Jim Gude, date of September 15th. David also Car and Eat" tour is scheduled for Sat- David Witteried, Abran and Alice informed us of the new concours rules urday, February 18, 2012. The photo Rivera, Mike Forest. with new class designations. Mike For- rally is tentatively scheduled for April Old Business: The proposed est suggested a tour to the Mullins 21, 2012. The Zone 8 rally sponsored “Driver Training” event was discussed. Automotive Museum in Oxnard. Infor- by Cal-Inland is tentatively scheduled The College of the Canyons in Santa mation is pending. for June 2, 2012. The Zone 8 concours Clarita has been contacted and their The meeting was adjourned at sponsored by Cal-Inland is tentatively response was favorable. We discussed 7:37 p.m. scheduled for the 1st weekend in No- the need for volunteers and for a vember 2012. Jim Gude suggested a proper course plan. Also discussed tour to the Souza Family Vineyards in was contacting someone who has ex- 2012 Installation Dinner Report

By Mike Forest

n the evening of January 28, hosts preparing a large turkey and 2012, Mark and Eleanor Charus each member bringing a side dish. Af- O graciously opened their home to ter socializing for awhile, dinner was members of the California-Inland Re- served in a buffet fashion with a great gion. The event was the installation selection of dishes. Everyone com- dinner for the new officers and it was a mented on how good the food was and good thing that they have a large home I believe all got plenty to eat. After din- because the turn-out was excellent. ner, the officers were introduced (with The format was a potluck, with the the exception of President Jim Gude who, unfortunately, was on a business trip). Alice, Eugene, and Mike “onboard”! Next came photos and more so- king size quilt was made up of squares cializing with the interested members cut from Porsche related tee-shirts that sitting down to watch the coverage of her husband had owned. Rich Paré the Daytona 24 hour race on the host's was our good will ambassador and he large screen TV. is greatly missed. Former California-Inland member Special thanks go to Mark and El- Mary Anne Paré, now with the Santa eanor for opening up their home and to Barbara Region, brought a beautiful, all the members who attended this custom made quilt in honor of her late memorable evening. CAI member John Quick. husband, Rich. One whole side of the Winding Roads/Apr 2012/Page 18

PCA Zone 8 Staff/

Zone 8 Representative Club Racing Coordinator Chief Driving Instructor Tom Brown Vince Knauf Scott Mann [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

Autocross Chair Rally Chair Web Master David Witteried Revere Jones Ken Short [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

Concours Chair Time Trial/Driver’s Ed Chair Treasurer Joe Nedza Dave Hockett Linda Cobarrubias [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

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Please direct all questions to Doug Hoffman at: Full Page $270 $513 $737 $940 [email protected] Please see http://cai.pca.org/NewsLetter/ComAd.pdf for more details.

Classified Ad Information/

There is NO CHARGE for PCA members. The deadline for submitting new classified ads (or for making changes to existing ads) is the 15th of the month preceding Non-member ads are $25 for each 25 words (per issue) and the month of publication. there is no extra charge to include a photo. Please direct all questions to Doug Hoffman at: All ads are also posted, with a web link if desired, on our [email protected] website http://cai.pca.org. PCA’s “The Mart”: http://www.pca.org/TheMart/TheMart.aspx We reserve the right to edit or refuse to print any ad.

Useful Links/ Classifieds/

Porsche AG’s US Website Los Angeles Region WANTED: 1965-1973 Porsche 911 http://www.porsche.com/usa/ http://www.pcala.com Looking for a coupe or Targa for a reasonable price. Nice example or a project car would be considered. Please call PCA National Orange Coast Region Jay at (909) 583-1894 to discuss. http://www.pca.org/ http://www.pcaocr.org

Zone 8 Homepage Santa Barbara Region http://zone8.pca.org/ http://www.pcasb.org

Cal Central Region San Diego Region http://ccc.pca.org http://www.pcasdr.org

Golden Empire Region San Gabriel Region http://gem.pca.org http://vista.pca.org/sgb

Grand Prix Region Riverside Region http://gpx.pca.org http://www.riversidepca.org/

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