Going Places May 2012

GOING PLACES 83.2021 | 1 | | 2 | Volume 51 Issue 3

EDITOR

CONTRIBUTORS

Rick Althouse Danielle Badler Mark Baker Mike Bauschka Tom Beeler (Central Indiana Region) Ronald Blair Dan Bouet Jim Bultema Bruce Herrington Bruce Houser Mark Howell Kim Kemper Jan Mackulak Jan Nyquist Chris Read Dennis Rood Moe Scharhon Dan Webb Rook Younger

ON THE COVER Drive to South Mountain Photo by Mark Baker IN THIS ISSUE FEATURES 8...... Meet A Member - Mike Bauschka 17...... Meet A Member - Ronald Blair 18...... Autocross #5 Results 20...... Spotless... 22...... Our First PCA Driving Tour... 24...... South Mountain Tour 26...... Porsche at the Indianapolis 500 - Part 2 30...... What Is It About Being Derivative? 31...... Book Reviews for Porschephiles 34...... High Performance Driver Education at AMP 36...... Autocross #6 Results

AZ.PCA.ORG Going Places is the official publication of the Porsche Club of America, Arizona Region and is published electronically monthly.

Written contributions and photographs are welcomed and can be emailed to the editor. Opinions expressed are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official position of the Porsche Club of America, Arizona Region, its officers or members. Permission is granted to reprint any material herein provided full credit is given to the author and to Going Places. PORSCHE®, the Porsche Crest®, CARRERA®, and TARGA® are trademarks of Porsche AG. The editor shall reserve the right to edit and publish only those articles felt to be in the best interest of the members of the Porsche Club of America. THE DEADLINE FOR ARTICLES AND ADVERTISEMENTS SUBMIT- TED FOR PUBLICATION IS THE 15TH OF THE MONTH PRIOR TO THE MONTH OF PUBLICATION. Commercial advertising rates can be found in the back of this publication.

GOING PLACES 83.2021 | 3 | BOARD OF DIRECTORS

NEWS & EVENTS PRESIDENT 5...... 2021 Calendar of Events Mark Baker 7...... Autocross [email protected] 10...... Driver Education 12...... Monthly Membership Meeting 14...... Sedona Red Rock Country Tour 15...... Charity Drive to Boyce Thompson Arboretum VICE PRESIDENT 16...... Drive to Cottonwood via Mingus Mountain... Mark Manente 39...... PCA National - Tech Tactics [email protected] IN EVERY ISSUE 4...... Arizona Region Board 6...... President’s Corner 9...... From the Editor SECRETARY 25...... Social Media Jack Arnold 28...... New Members [email protected] 28...... How to Order Name Badges 29...... Members’ Anniversaries 32...... Executive Appointees 32...... Goodie Store 33...... Zone 8 Staff and Websites TREASURER 39...... Sponsorship Program Andrew Grossman [email protected] SPONSORS INDEX 25...... Brasile, Chuck & Denise; Real Estate 5...... Hoover, Don; Peoples Mortgage Company PAST PRESIDENT 9,BC...... Porsche Chandler Steve Sapareto IFC,25...... Porsche North Scottsdale [email protected] 13...... Protective Film Solutions

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| 4 | 2021 CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Editor’s Note: The date, times and details of AZPCA events may be changed or added at anytime. CLICK HERE AZ.PCA.ORG to check the website for the latest event information.

MARCH 2021 APRIL 20021 3 We Monthly Membership Meeting (pg.12) 7 We Monthly Membership Meeting 13 Sa Sedona Red Rock Country Tour (pg.14) 10 Sa Drive to Cottonwood/Jerome (pg16) 15 Mo Going Places Deadline (April 2021) 15 Th Going Places Deadline (May 2021) 15 Mo Board of Directors Meeting 17 Sa Driver Ed - AMP (pg.10) 20 Sa Autocross AMP Skidpad (pg.7) 19 Mo Board of Directors Meeting 21 Su Charity Drive to Boyce Thompson 24 Sa Autocross AMP Skidpad (pg.7) Arboretum (pg.15)

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GOING PLACES 83.2021 | 5 | PRESIDENT’S CORNER

he weather across the country has been a wintery disaster for Texas and many Tother places. Here in Arizona it has been a little colder than usual but nothing like other parts of the country. We are so lucky to enjoy Arizona weather when it comes to Porsche driving.

Our Treffen Chair and Driving Tour Chair Rook Younger, has been busy along with his team preparing for the Scottsdale’s Treffen event. By the time you read this, registration for Treffen will have come and gone. Hopefully, all of you that wanted to sign up were able to register successfully. Rook has planned a great set of six driving tours for the Treffen attendees. I’m sure it will be awesome. The dates are May 5 – 8.

The Arizona Region is also running some other driving tours for those of you who are not signing up for Treffen. They include:

March 13 – Sedona Red Rock Country Tour March 21 – Charity Drive to Boyce Thompson Arboretum (near Superior, AZ) April 10 – Drive to Cottonwood via Mingus Mountain/Historic Jerome

These events fill up quickly and do have a limit on the number of cars allowed so sign up early !

The Arizona Region is planning on running the Flight Concours event this year on November 6. Since this event is closer to the end of the year, we hope COVID-19 circumstances will have abated enough to allow the event to occur.

At the Board of Directors meeting this week it was mentioned that we should consider planning and resuming our typical club social events (Porsches and Pancakes, in person Monthly meetings etc.). We have scheduled a Porsches and Pancakes at Anthem Golf and Country Club on Oct 16. Hopefully, by the fall the vaccination implementation will be well underway and the COVID-19 infection rate will have significantly declined by then allowing a normal resumption of events.

We are always in need of volunteers. If you can spare some time and would like to help support our club please reach out to me at [email protected]

Our March Monthly Meeting will be online and will be held on Wednesday, March3rd at 6:00 pm.

Coming Soon: We will be adding to our club website a new feature “My Favorite Drive”. We are asking members to reach out and share their favorite local drives (including distance, directions etc.) so all members can enjoy in them on their own. Please forward them to [email protected]

Drive Safely.

Mark

| 6 | REGION ANNOUNCEMENTS Autocross

2021 AUTOCROSS SEASON

Saturday, March 20, 2021 -Arizona Motorsport Park Skidpad Saturday, April 24, 2021 - Arizona Motorsport Park Skidpad

SUMMER BREAK

Saturday, September 25, 2021 - Arizona Motorsport Park Skidpad Saturday, October 23, 2021 - Arizona Motorsport Park Skidpad Saturday, November 20, 2021 - Arizona Motorsport Park Skidpad Saturday, December 11, 2021 - Arizona Motorsport Park Skidpad

photo by Kim Kemper

GOING PLACES 83.2021 | 7 | MEET A MEMBER

he AZPCA is made up of a wonderful group of members. 7. Next upgrade? TAs Going Places Editor, I would like to introduce featured No upgrades planned yet, will add a radar detector. member, Mike Bauschka. 8. Have you personalized your car? 1. When did you join PCA? Added front grill screens, PCA sticker and Weathertech mats I joined PCA November 2020. Has clear bra front and ceramic paint.

2. What Porsche(s) do you have? 9. Favorite memory with a car? 2019 911 Carrera GTS. Driving Arizona roads from Congress, Prescott, Jerome, and Payson. 3. Where are you from? Originally from Illinois. Moved to Phoenix 4 years ago. 10. Why did you buy your Porsche? Has been a wish list item to own one, been looking actively for over a year for a low mileage GTS and found one locally. 4. Family? My brother bought a 911 convertible and bugged me Married, with one son age 8. constantly when I was going to get one. He is member of PCA in North Carolina. 5. Work background or trade? Retired one year ago, was Vice President Controller and Treasurer for KONE Inc. (an elevator and escalator company) 11. High school nickname? MB (difficult last name). Do some consulting and manage investments. 12. Top 3 cars you would own? 6. What makes your car special? Assuming I could afford them.....’57 Mercedes Gullwing, ‘67 First Porsche for me, a 911 had been on my wish list for Ferrari California GT, ‘73 Porsche 911 2.7 RS, ‘73 BMW M1, 30 years. ‘71 Mercedes 280SE 3.5 convertible.

| 8 | From the EDITOR Angela Manente

id you get your Covid-19 vaccination? We were lucky to get appointments last month at Walgreen’s Din Mesa. Neither one of us had any adverse reactions. Second shot scheduled for mid March. With any luck we might be able to start planning some social gatherings. But in the meantime, Rook has been busy scheduling many drives as part of planning to get ready for Treffen in May. Make sure you sign up quickly because these drives always fill up. There is still time to get in on some DEs and Autocross events before the season ends.

This month we have reached 1999 members in our region. Where are all these Porsche members? We would love to meet you at an upcoming Monthly Membership Meeting call or at one of our other events. If you have any questions at all, reach out to any of the Board members or chairs.

This month the winner for the Writer’s Monthly Award for Going Places is Mark Howell for “Our First PCA Driving Tour.” He will receive a $30. credit on MotorsportReg, which is good for one year to use on any AZPCA activity. I want to thank everyone who has taken the time to write articles and taking pictures at our AZPCA events for Going Places because without your stories and articles, it would be pretty difficult to publish our monthly newsletter.

I too am greatful for our wonderful winter weather in Arizona, so we can enjoy driving our Porsches year round.

Looking forward to lots of fun AZPCA events! Hope to see you soon.

Angela

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GOING PLACES 83.2021 | 9 | REGION ANNOUNCEMENTS

2020 / 2021 Season - Final Events Saturday, Feb 13, 2021 @ Arizona Motorsports Park Saturday, April 17, 2021 @ Arizona Motorsports Park (CCW) -SUMMER BREAK-

2021 / 2022 Season Saturday, Oct 2, 2021 @ Bondurant (w/ Carousel) Saturday, Oct 30, 2021 @ Arizona Motorsports Park Sat & Sun, Nov 13-14, 2021 @ Inde Motorsports Ranch Sunday, Dec 12, 2021 @ TBD Saturday, Jan 15, 2022 @ Arizona Motorsports Park (CCW) Saturday, Feb 26, 2022 @ Arizona Motorsports Park Saturday, April 2, 2022 @ TBD Sat & Sun, April 23-24, 2022 @ Inde Motorsports Ranch -SUMMER BREAK-

HPDE Event Registration: azpca.motorsportreg.com

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Meet fellow club members and enthusiasts. See what driving a Porsche on a local track is all about. Volunteer some time to help out the program. No prior experience necessary.

Get involved by volunteering for one of our HPDE program roles below:

Registration – Check in drivers and their guests at the track gate entrance. Approx. 2 hr early AM commitment. Safety Tech – Using our safety checklist, inspect vehicles and helmets to ensure compliance. Approx. 2 hr early AM commitment Pre-Grid – While cars are staged waiting to enter the track, check driver wristbands and confirm other safety guidelines are being met prior to releasing vehicles. Approx. 2-7 hr commitment (part to full day). Grid Marshal – Radio communication with the Chief of Course and Corner Workers to release vehicles onto the track from Pre-Grid, and direct the flow of cars on and off the track. Approx. 2-7 hr commitment (part day to full day). Corner Worker – Observe cars on track and provide flagging communication to drivers. Radio in to Chief of Course regarding any incidents, issues, and need to flag drivers. 4-7 hr commitment (half to full day). Photographer – Capture photos of the event from great vantage points on the track or paddock for publication in Going Places. Approx. 2 hr commitment. Writer – Write an editorial on the event, perhaps with an interview or two from drivers for publication in Going Places. Approx. 2 hr commitment. Setup / Breakdown – Assist with unloading/loading and set up of equipment such as tables, chairs, canopy, PA system, etc. Approx. 1 hr commitment, early AM or late afternoon. Driving Instructor – Experienced drivers who are interested in becoming a PCA Instructor.

HPDE Track Locations:

Arizona Motorsports Park – 15402 W. Camelback Rd, Litchfield Park, AZ 85340 Bondurant School of Racing – 20000 S. Maricopa Rd, Gate #3, Chandler, AZ 85226 Inde Motorsports Ranch – 9301 W. Airport Rd, Willcox, AZ 85643

Interested in Volunteering? It’s super easy - here’s how to get involved:

 Register Online – Go to MotorsportReg.com, find the event, select “Volunteer” during the registration process and choose your desired role from above.  Email – [email protected] to register or for more information.

Your help is greatly appreciated! We need volunteers to keep these programs healthy and ongoing! We hope to see you out there!

GOING PLACES 83.2021 | 11 | REGION ANNOUNCEMENTS

AZPCA March Membership Meeting Wednesday, March 3, 2021 6:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m. (MST)*VIDEO CONFERENCE *

Please join the meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone. You need to register to participate. The link to connect to the meeting along with the password will be sent out prior to the meeting.

This month featuring presentations by Kyle Welter, Service Manager of Porsche Chandler and his Shop Manager, regarding ‘Tires for Our Porsches’.

Registration on MotorsportReg at: https://azpca.motorsportreg.com/events/march-membership-meeting-on-line-zoom-online-pca-arizona-191411

| 12 | GOING PLACES 83.2021 | 13 | REGION ANNOUNCEMENTS

Sedona Red Rock Country Tour Saturday, March 13, 2021

Experience the beauty of Arizona Red Rock Country on this tour to Sedona, known the world over for its spectacular scenery. The red rocks, buttes, and spires are named for familiar items they resemble, such as Cathedral Rock, Bell Rock, and Coffee Pot Rock. The route for this tour will take us to Sedona via the Black Canyon Highway, leaving the Sonoran Desert for the higher elevations of the Central Arizona mountains and canyons.

We will follow the Red Rock Scenic Byway to our final destination, Tlaquepaque Arts & Crafts Village. Lunch is on your own. There are several restaurants in the Tlaquepaque Village and many other good options elsewhere in Sedona.

After lunch you may want to continue on Highway 89-A through West Sedona to the winding road through Page Springs to Cornville, then back on I-17 to the Valley. Or you may want to return via the scenic byway, where multiple pullouts offer more opportunities for views of the beautiful red rock formations.

Attendance is limited, so register soon, as this drive is sure to sell out.

Register at: https://azpca.motorsportreg.com/events/sedona-red-rock-country-tour- pavilions-at-talking-stick-pca-arizona-295157 | 14 | REGION ANNOUNCEMENTS

Charity Drive to Boyce Thompson Arboretum Sunday, March 21, 2021

Join us for a fun Sunday drive to Boyce Thompson Arboretum (east of Gold Canyon) on behalf of St. Mary’s Food Bank.

We will meet on Sunday morning at 8:00am at McDonalds in the Pavilions Mall on Indian Bend. After the drivers’ meeting, we will depart at 8:30am. We will leave McDonalds, head down the 101, then east on 202, exit on Power Rd, head north, then drive along the Salt River, down Usery Pass Rd (becomes Elsworth), then head east on Hwy 60 to Boyce Thompson Arboretum (about 15 minutes west of the town of Superior).

Once we arrive at our destination you should consider enjoying the Arboretum. If you have not been to the Arboretum before, it is a wonderful botanical garden, with over 900 desert plants. It includes a number of trails and a looping trail around the lake which takes about an hour to complete. It is fairly flat and not too strenuous. There are many beautiful views.

Link: https://www.btarboretum.org/

Cost: $50 per car (donated to the Food Bank)

Cost to explore the Arboretum: $15 per person (not included in the $50 donation)

You must register to participate in this event on MotorsportReg: https://www.motorsportreg.com/events/charity-drive-to-boyce-thompson-arboretum-pca- arizona-739265

I hope to see you all on the drive.

Mark B.

GOING PLACES 83.2021 | 15 | REGION ANNOUNCEMENTS

Drive to Cottonwood via Mingus Mountain/Historic Jerome Saturday, April 10, 2021

Take a drive into the mountains of Central Arizona on scenic and twisty roads to the historic and charming towns of Jerome and Cottonwood. The route goes up I-17 toward Prescott, then the fun part of the drive begins as we take the switchbacks to the top of Mingus Mountain. A spectacular view of the Verde Valley unfolds just before we enter Jerome.

After a short stop in Jerome we’ll continue down Cleopatra Hill and pass through Clarkdale, another historic mining community, to our final destination in Old Town Cottonwood, the “Heart of the Verde Valley Wine Country.”

You are on your own for lunch in Cottonwood. There are many dining options on Main Street and close by.

Register at: https://azpca.motorsportreg.com/events/drive-to-cottonwood-via-mingus- mt-jerome-pavilions-at-talking-stick-pca-arizona-851453

| 16 | MEET A MEMBER

he AZPCA is made up of a wonderful group of 7. Next upgrade? Tmembers. As Going Places Editor, I would like to None at this time introduce featured member, Ronald Blair. 8. Have you personalized your car? 1. When did you join PCA? Black Porsche Wheels. October 2020. 9. Favorite memory with a car? 2. What Porsche(s) do you have? Winning my class in conference racing at Seattle International I have a 2007 Boxster right now. Raceway in 1971 driving my 1970 Plus 8 Morgan.

3. Where are you from? 10. Why did you buy your Porsche? Originally from Seattle, but have lived in Phoenix since 2002. I have owned a 1955 Cabriolet, a 1959 356A, a 1962 Carrera, a 1970 911S Targa, a 1971 911 T coupe a 1984 Cabriolet and a 1989 Coupe, I thought it was time to try 4. Family? out a mid engined Porsche. My wife and four children. 11. High school nickname?

5. Work background or trade? None. Surgery Center developer.

12. Top 3 cars you would own? 6. What makes your car special? C8 Corvette, Morgan Aero Sport and a new 911. Mid engine.

GOING PLACES 83.2021 | 17 | Autocross #5 Results by Rick Althouse and Kim Kemper, Autocross Chairs photos by Jan Nyquist

Hey Motorsport Enthusiasts, Here are the results from our first auto cross of the year, January 30th . One chart shows all the runs that were made that day with the other showing Top Time of Day for both cars with street tires and race tires, which represents that person’s quickest run for the day. Thank you Rick for compiling them.

We had a number of close battles, including for top time, with Steve E. wrapping up TTOD. Congrat’s to Steve. Also a big shout out to the folks who helped with set up on Friday and with tear down after the event, extremely appreciated. Thanks again and hope you can make our February event (it is almost 3/4 filled up as I type this)! Kind regards, Kim and Rick

AZPCA A-X #5, January 30, 2021 HEAT 1 HEAT 2

DRIVER CAR RUN 1 RUN 2 RUN 3 RUN 4 RUN 5 RUN 6 CONES Julie W 2019 BMW M2 49.727+1 49.340+1 50.741 50.119 49.207 49.947+1 3 Mathias A 2014 Dodge Viper 55.007 54.112 53.217 52.401 51.835+1 51.245 1 Rob M 2004 Chevrolet Corvette 56.621 57.204 DNF 55.59 54.694 54.109 Tavit D 2010 Porsche Panamera DNF DNF 65.237 DNS DNS DNS Brian S 2004 Porsche Boxster S 60.321 57.052 54.888 52.894 DNF 51.308 Bruce H Ford Mustang GT350 49.404 48.747 47.632+1 88.014+3 48.004 47.736 4 Brian M 2015 Chevrolet Corvette 54.68 52.887 52.055 54.443+1 53.124 51.686 1 Steve E 2016 Chevrolet Corvette 47.091+1 48.034+1 47.438 46.714+1 47.487+1 47.103 4 Mike C 1997 BMW 328is 55.962 55.579 54.948 56.687+1 54.969 55.098 1 Myers H 2013 Scion FRS 57.674 58.007 58.28 57.12 DNF 56.651 Frank M 2005 Mitsubishi Evo 8 R 50.054 48.701+1 49.039+2 DNF 49.382+1 49.351+2 6 Jeff W 2011 Chevrolet Corvette 49.591+1 48.523 47.774 DNF DNF 48.516 1 Ealing J 2015 Factory 5 GTM 49.882 48.461 49.092 49.044 48.771 49.245 Kei J 2007 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 52.812+2 51.531+1 51.194 50.626 50.423 49.588 3 Diane C 1997 BMW 328is 57.169 57.328 97.813+1 56.898 59.233 59.09 1 Jeff W 2020 Chevrolet Camaro 48.59 48.785 48.729 47.533 47.995+2 48.26 2 Michael C 2013 Fiat 500 Abarth 57.259 56.369 54.7 55.057 54.182 53.203 Jim E 2019 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 DNF 54.621 53.427 52.810+1 51.968 51.659 1 Eric T 2014 Porsche Cayman S DNF DNF 51.948 50.442 50.393 DNF James F 2016 Audi S4 DNF DNF 52.592 52.466 51.535 52.146+1 1 Dave M 2004 Honda S2000 55.228 53.106 53.184 52.56 DNF 50.807 Allen S 2005 Honda S2000 49.550+1 49.721+1 50.079 48.7 49.216 49.249 2 Marc C 2014 Porsche Cayman S 59.359 57.481 55.284 55.287 55.261+1 54.22 1 Jonathan B 2016 Mercedes Benz AMG GTS 48.527 48.399 48.158 51.534+1 47.92 48.355 1 Ron B 2020 Chevrolet Camaro DNF DNF 48.908 48.841+4 47.570+1 48.836 5 Dennis R 2006 Porsche Carrera S DNF DNF DNF DNF 72.374 66.149 David E 2017 Chevrolet Camaro 55.607 54.892 54.528 54.620+2 54.430+1 55.389 3 Cameron S 2020Toyota Supra 53.528+1 DNF 55.505+1 50.997+2 DNF 51.019 4 Anastasia T 2014 Porsche Cayman S 58.144 57.309 55.268 59.091 57.909+1 61.218 1 Dawson M 2013 Scion FRS 50.769 DNF 50.368 50.578+1 49.572 50.295 1 Ryan H 2016 Porsche Cayman 55.885 55.925 55.885 55.325 54.729 54.875 Adam W 2002 Chevrolet Corvette 52.502 51.512+1 51.464+1 50.752 51.275+1 50.499+1 4 Ken O 2020 Porsche Cayman GT4 58.606 57.742 55.95 58.146 56.404 56.278 Brad K 2004 Porsche Boxster S 59.174 57.935 57.562 60.367 61.379 59.086 William P 2000 Porsche Boxster S DNF 56.758+1 56.97 54.882 55.255+1 54.688+1 3 Dave S 2020Toyota Supra 48.778 48.194 48.754 48.264 48.158 48.195 Kim K 2016 Porsche GT3 RS 49.214 48.027 47.561 48.887 48.248 47.592

ALL TIMES ARE RAW ADD 2 SECONDS FOR EACH CONE | 18 | AZPCA A-X #5, January 30, 2021

DRIVER CAR TTOD

Steve E 2016 Chevrolet Corvette 47.103 Jeff W 2020 Chevrolet Camaro 47.533 Kim K 2016 Porsche GT3 RS 47.561 Bruce H Ford Mustang GT350 47.736 Jeff W 2011 Chevrolet Corvette 47.774 Jonathan B 2016 Mercedes Benz AMG GTS 47.92 Dave S 2020Toyota Supra 48.158 Ealing J 2015 Factory 5 GTM 48.461 Allen S 2005 Honda S2000 48.7 Ron B 2020 Chevrolet Camaro 48.836 Julie W 2019 BMW M2 49.207 Dawson M 2013 Scion FRS 49.572 Kei J 2007 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 49.588 Frank M 2005 Mitsubishi Evo 8 R 50.054 Eric T 2014 Porsche Cayman S 50.393 Adam W 2002 Chevrolet Corvette 50.752 Dave M 2004 Honda S2000 50.807 Cameron S 2020Toyota Supra 51.019 Mathias A 2014 Dodge Viper 51.245 Brian S 2004 Porsche Boxster S 51.308 James F 2016 Audi S4 51.535 Jim E 2019 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 51.659 Brian M 2015 Chevrolet Corvette 51.686 Michael C 2013 Fiat 500 Abarth 53.203 Rob M 2004 Chevrolet Corvette 54.109 Marc C 2014 Porsche Cayman S 54.22 David E 2017 Chevrolet Camaro 54.528 Ryan H 2016 Porsche Cayman 54.729 William P 2000 Porsche Boxster S 54.882 Mike C 1997 BMW 328is 54.948 Anastasia T 2014 Porsche Cayman S 55.268 Ken O 2020 Porsche Cayman GT4 55.95 Myers H 2013 Scion FRS 56.651 Diane C 1997 BMW 328is 56.898 Brad K 2004 Porsche Boxster S 57.562 Tavit D 2010 Porsche Panamera 65.237 Dennis R 2006 Porsche Carrera S 66.149

GOING PLACES 83.2021 | 19 | Spotless... by Jim Bultema, Director At Large

Clay Bar Detailing

n this article I will explain why and when to use a clay bar on your Porsche. If you have missed my previous Itips, please go to https://az.pca.org/newsletter/ and you will find how to clean your wheels, equipment to use for detailing your ride and how to properly wash it. And while we’re at it, how about a shoutout to Angela Manente, the talented editor of “Going Places,” who each month for the past several years unselfishly puts this award-winning newsletter out for us to enjoy. Thank you, Angela!

For some of you just hearing the words “clay bar” will give you tribulations and have you skipping this step in your car detailing ritual. I would suggest not so fast. Guys, a clay bar’s purpose in the hierarchy of making your car Spotless…it’s simply a paint cleaner. A clay bar’s purpose for existence is to remove bonded contamination and pollutants from the surface of your paint. When used properly, the clay bar itself never touches your paint. No, it only glides over your finish with the use of a lubrication, usually just a simple detail spray.

What you should understand, is that it does not remove paint imperfections such as swirl marks or scratches. It also won’t improve the shine. What it does do is remove the grunge so you can realize a bright, clear finish that is ready to be waxed. It’s amazing that you can polish your car for hours and I guarantee that you it won’t feel as slick and smooth as it does after just a few minutes with a clay bar. The biggest benefit is that waxing becomes so much easier and more effective over the smooth slick finish, allowing the wax to do its job, and making for a tighter finish that lasts longer and looks cool.

How to Properly Utilize a Clay Bar As I have said with all aspects of cleaning your car, it’s important to read the instructions of the product you are using. The same is true with a clay bar. While they are easy to use, make a mistake and you could scuff the surface of your paint.

So, follow these simple rules:

· First, thoroughly clean and dry your car to remove dirt and grime.

| 20 | · Keep your car out of direct sunlight and the cooler the area the better to prevent rapid evaporation of the clay bar lubricant.

· To use a clay bar, spray a lubricant on a small area and rub the clay bar back and forth with light to medium pressure. Keep the detailing spray coming and be careful it does not dry out and do not use dry.

· After a short time, rub your hand over the area you just cleaned and feel for any misses. There is a distinct difference between the areas you have cleaned and those you haven’t. These will feel rough and bumpy. Simply go over that section again and work in small areas.

· When you have completed this, wipe the lubricant residue off with your soft microfiber towel, and buff to a nice luster.

· As you work, check the clay bar frequently for any hard particles it might have picked up. When found, pick them off. Make it habit to manipulate and reform the bar often trying to keep a fresh part of the bar on your paint.

· If you should drop the bar, I would suggest tossing it as it will do its job when it hits the ground and pickup nasty things you don’t want rubbing around on your car’s finish.

· With these steps completed you are ready to apply your favorite wax to seal the deal. I will discuss this in my next article.

Thank you to Guide to Detailing Top image courtesy of p101tv.com Middle image courtesy of autoguide.com

GOING PLACES 83.2021 | 21 | Our First PCA Driving Tour... by Mark Howell photos by Jan Mackulak and Dennis Rood

s newbies, my wife and I hoped to arrive earlier than the A9 a.m. start time to assess the scene and maybe make an acquaintance or two, but after a last-minute bagel stop and a road construction delay, we got to the meeting spot just a few minutes before show time.

We found a welcoming-but-socially-distanced crowd of people collected around thirty-three cars spanning perhaps 50 years of the marque. A couple air-cooled 911s... a 944 Turbo to represent the transaxle line... but mostly late nineties up to showroom new. All looked and sounded well looked-after. My rain-spotted, brake-dusted Boxster could have won the award for dirtiest car... if there were such an award. Would it be self-serving to suggest it?

The weather was clear and maybe a bit on the cool side at first for having the top down, but that’s how I like to go, as long as frostbite is not a risk.

For the first stage of the drive we fell in behind a 911 Speedster. This was a happy accident. I could listen to that motor sing all day, and judging from the throttle-blipping downshifts, the driver felt the same: A sonata in the key of GT3. Another reason for us to have the top down.

Early in the drive, while working our way through downtown Rook, Our Tour Meister! Scottsdale, we had a right turn in a construction zone. As we approached, I watched the Speedster turn, saw the temporary no-right-turn sign, and then the oft-suppressed rule-follower in me seized this moment of glory... and I went straight. Thanks to the quick-witted cat herders in the Macan, who waved us back in place as we improvised our way back to the route.

We wound our way up through North Scottsdale to Rio Verde road, and then less-settled, more open country on the long descent to the valley of the Verde River, through Rio Verde and Fountain Hills, with vistas of landmarks like Superstition Mountains, Weavers Needle, and Four Peaks, and the surrounding wilderness, to the first stop. A young gent standing next to his parked sport bike in the parking lot seemed to enjoy the surprise appearance of a flash mob of Porsches around him.

We continued on the Beeline towards Mesa, then through scenic Usery Pass Road and Bush Highway to the second stop. I used this stage to generously offer the cat herds a second opportunity to work their craft. I picked the wrong exit on a roundabout despite abundantly clear instructions. Thanks to (Richard?) in the silver Boxster, who became our wingman.

In the last stage we managed to roll out behind a 911 SC and enjoyed some air-cooled sounds for a while until traffic shuffled the order a bit. In the closing cruise through the Fort McDowell On the road to Fountain Hills.

| 22 | Yavapai reservation and Fountain Hills to our final stop, we could * If you’d like more social mingling time, roll out towards the admire the prodigious hindquarters and very different growl of front of the group. If you’re in the rear guard, as we were, you a dark blue 992. get a few minutes less at each stop location.

I didn’t get around to eating that bagel until we got home. * Though the lead driver may assiduously follow the posted speed limits, the farther back you are in the group, the more Thanks to the organizers (of which Rook was the most visible, stretched out you may be by traffic lights and other effects. The and bullhorn in hand, most audible) for an enjoyable day out. Slinky of cars stretches, and then the Slinky wants to contract. I will leave it at that. Some takeaways for next time: * Get in line behind a car you want to hear! * You can miss two turns without getting kicked out of the club (or, at least, my PCA login still works). Possibly you can miss three turns. I’ll let you know next time.

3 Generations of Boxsters-986 on middle, 987 on right and 981 on left.

Stop at Water Users Recreation Site. GOING PLACES 83.2021 | 23 | South Mountain Tour photos by Mark Baker

ur first driving tour of 2021 took 22 Porsches on a leisurely in-town route to the top of South Mountain, where the view from ODobbins Lookout provided a dramatic panorama of the Valley of the Sun. Summit Road is a scenic, 5.5-mile drive from the main park entrance, terminating at Dobbins Lookout, at 2330 feet the highest viewing stop in the park. The view not only includes the Valley floor below but a panoramic sweep that extends from the Estrella Mountains in the west to the Superstition Mountains in the east.

Taking the scenic drive back down the mountain, we went across town to the Biltmore area and drove by the Wrigley Mansion and Arizona Biltmore Hotel. At the end of the “official” tour everyone was on their own for lunch. There were many good options available in the Biltmore area. See you on the next drive!

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GOING PLACES 83.2021 | 25 | Article by Tom Beeler Second in a series on Porsche Indy car history Tom Beeler is a long time CIR member and has been a motorsports journalist for over 30 years. His extensive car collection includes a couple of Porsche’s, several Indy 500 pace cars, an E-Type Jag, a McLaren (that’s for sale) Interscope Parnelli/Porsche as it looked in 1980 and even an AMC Gremlin. (Photos courtesy of Champion Porsche).

A Porsche poster that was done in anticipation of “ orsche will compete in the 1980 Indianapolis 500, in partnership with the the 1980 ‘500, however it was not to be. California based Interscope racing team, as part of a three year program to win - - the Memorial Day Race. In addition, the Interscope Porsche will be entered in all United States Auto Club sanctioned Indy car events. “‘Competing at Indianapolis fulfills an old dream of Porsche’s,' said Manfred Jantke, director of racing for the German car manufacturer, ending years of speculation about Porsche entering the Indy event.” So read the story on Page 10 of the New York Times’ Sports section on December 16, 1979. But the final story would wind up being more complicated than that. IMSA veteran and team owner Ted Field approached Porsche chairman Ernst Fuhrman about acquiring an Indy car-ready (new heads and turbo, running methanol rather than gasoline) version of the race-proven Porsche 935 turbo-sixes for an exploratory Indy car effort, with Interscope sponsorship and driving duties assigned to three-time Indy 500 veteran Danny “The Flyin’ Hawaiian” Ongais. There was little support within Porsche for an Indy car program. Following Porsche’s Formula One success in 1962, Ferry Porsche — never a fan of open-wheel racing — moved all of the marque’s racing focus to sports cars, starting with the 904. By 1979, Porsche’s 935 and 936 programs were performing consistently well. Porsche’s head of motorsports, Huschke Von Hanstein, was reluctant to join Indy car with Field’s Interscope program, preferring Dan Gurney’s All-American Racers. Gurney had a previous relationship with Porsche, having raced the Porsche 804 through the 1962 F1 season, winning the French Grand Prix. Nevertheless, Fuhrman and Field won out, and Porsche began its Indy car engine development. Danny “The Flyin’ Hawaiian” Ongais at tested the Interscope The chassis would be a Roman Slobodynskj-designed Parnelli, an Parnelli/Porsche at Ontario Motor Speedway. evolution of the Lotus 72. Slobodynskj was no stranger to successful | 26 | Indy cars, having designed the All-American Racers Eagle chassis — winner at Indy in 1973 and 1975. Engines had been stressed members of the total Indy car package for several years, meaning the engine itself was bolted to the chassis, and the rear suspension was connected directly to the gearbox. The Porsche 2.65 turbo flat six engine could not handle this structural stress, so a tube-frame engine cradle was designed onto the chassis to accommodate the powerplant. Time for a brief history lesson. By the end of the 1970s, a Porsche wasted no time majority of Indy car team owners, at the instigation of Dan in expressing their Article by Tom Beeler Gurney, had splintered off from the traditional Indy car displeasure. They pulled sanctioning body, USAC, to create the rival Championship Auto Second in a series on Porsche Indy car history the plug on Ted Field’s Racing Teams (CART) in pursuit of more money. While most of Interscope program before Tom Beeler is a long time CIR member and has been a the 1979 Indy car season races were sanctioned by CART, the the car had a chance to motorsports journalist for over 30 years. His extensive Indianapolis 500 remained sanctioned by USAC. This would be run a lap of practice at car collection includes a couple of Porsche’s, several Indy the case in 1980, as well. Indy. They packed up their estimated 630 hp (some say 800 500 pace cars, an E-Type Jag, a McLaren (that’s for sale) Interscope Parnelli/Porsche as it looked in 1980 The Interscope Parnelli/Porsche tested in the spring of 1980, (Photos courtesy of Champion Porsche). hp) flat six, and went home to Stuttgart. and even an AMC Gremlin. and reportedly broke the Indy car track record at Ontario The engine was believed to have laid the engineering ground- Motor Speedway. A Porsche poster that was done in anticipation of work for the highly successful 956/962 series IMSA sports the 1980 ‘500, however it was not to be. “ orsche will compete in the 1980 Indianapolis 500, in partnership with the News travels quickly in the Indy car paddock. It’s said that the cars. California based Interscope racing team, as part of a three year program to win leading figure in USAC’s Indy car series, A.J. Foyt, Jr., lobbied - - Ted Field lobbied Porsche to allow him to run the car with the the Memorial Day Race. In addition, the Interscope Porsche will be entered in all United USAC to reduce the turbo boost Porsche had initially been mandated lower boost, feeling that, though the car wouldn’t States Auto Club sanctioned Indy car events. given, the stock block engine-based 54 inches of mercury, to be as dominant, it would certainly be competitive. A firm 48 inches - the same boost given the Cosworth DFXs engines “‘Competing at Indianapolis fulfills an old dream of Porsche’s,' said Manfred Jantke, director “Nein, danke!” from Porsche came in response. of racing for the German car manufacturer, ending years of speculation about Porsche being run by the major teams in both USAC and CART. The three Parnelli/Porsches built for Indy were never run in entering the Indy event.” One other mitigating factor was USAC’s hope that Porsche’s combat, either at Indy or in CART, and were eventually sold to arrival in USAC Indy car racing would see them become a cus- So read the story on Page 10 of the New York Times’ Sports section on December 16, Vasek Polak. 1979. But the final story would wind up being more complicated than that. tomer engine manufacturer. Porsche is believed to have expressed no interest in making customer engines. At Polak’s death, the one complete car (USAC 0031) was pur- IMSA veteran and team owner Ted Field approached Porsche chairman Ernst Fuhrman chased by noted collector Matthew Drendel. The noted Por- Rules-making is a fickle process in motorsports, and this about acquiring an Indy car-ready (new heads and turbo, running methanol rather than sche specialist restoration shop, Gunnar Racing, brought the situation was no different. Possibly bowing to pressure by gasoline) version of the race-proven Porsche 935 turbo-sixes for an exploratory Indy car #25 Interscope car back to its 1980 glorious potential. effort, with Interscope sponsorship and driving duties assigned to three-time Indy 500 Foyt, or possibly in response to Porsche’s unwillingness to veteran Danny “The Flyin’ Hawaiian” Ongais. build customer equipment, as they did in other series, or After Drendel passed away, his family listed the cars in his col- possibly both, USAC altered the rules a month before the 1980 lection in Gooding & Company’s 2012 Amelia Island auction. There was little support within Porsche for an Indy car program. Following Indianapolis 500 and cut the boost available to the Porsche’s Bidding on the Interscope Porsche failed to meet reserve fol- Porsche’s Formula One success in 1962, Ferry Porsche — never a fan of KKK turbo to 48 inches. lowing a pre-auction estimate of $350,000-$550,000. open-wheel racing — moved all of the marque’s racing focus to sports cars, starting with the 904. By 1979, Porsche’s 935 and 936 programs G&W Motorwerks purchased the car from the Drendels, and were performing in 2016, they listed the Interscope Porsche on eBay with a consistently well. Buy-It-Now of $599,000. No takers at that price. The car eventually resided with the folks at Champion Porsche. Porsche’s head of motorsports, Huschke Von Hanstein, was reluctant to join Indy car with Field’s Interscope program, preferring Dan Gurney’s Step One: In 1966, the Al Stein privateer twin-Porsche failed to All-American Racers. 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GOING PLACES 83.2021 | 29 | What Is It About Being Derivative? by Danielle Badler

ood question, isn’t it. I keep thinking about what’s derivative, take public transport – the Channel Train and the TGV. Who wins? Ghaving watched the first batch of episodes of the third reboot Sorry, go watch the episode. of Top Gear USA. Which is compounded by the fact that I’m now wading through season three of the original British version of Top I did a search on the backgrounds of the hosts. Turns out they were Gear UK as we know it, circa 2003/4. all working journalists of some sort before the iteration was launched in 2002. And you can tell. In a heartbeat. In those years they had I’m inclined to believe it is laziness. Or maybe risk avoidance. And a segment called The News, where they actually chronicled current it appears to be a very American thing. At least in the entertainment and future models, discussed traffic laws, styling trends. They had field. Let’s start with feature films. Remember them, pre-COVID? a wall, where they would put photos of cars, rated by how “cool” Remember sitting in theaters, watching prequels, sequels, sequels to they are – from left to right, seriously uncool, un cool, cool, and sequels? The storylines and characters become “franchises,” or so sub-zero. Was it crazy? Provocative? Yes! we are led to believe. I try to avoid them like … COVID. So, what do we get? I have a confession to make. I got through Why? Excluding The Godfather Part 2, how many second-go-rounds most of the first season of the first iteration of Top Gear USA. Then can you recommend, if you were asked to pick just one film for a I gave up. It was clear from the outset that Tanner Faust was the desert island? I rest my case. only one who knew what he was talking about. Turns out, it lasted six seasons. I had no idea. Now, let’s look at magazines about Porsches. In the UK. There’s 911& Porsche World, GT Porsche, Total 911 (because nothing Iteration two entirely passed me by. For the record, it lasted one else matters, they say, love that) and Classic Porsche (my favorite, season, eight episodes. because I own one.) What have we got, other than Pano, which really doesn’t count? Excellence. What do we make of iteration three? Well. I’ll give them one thing. They’ve had to produce the series under the cloud of the Pandemic. The same goes for general interest buff books. Evo, Car, Top Gear, Which has clearly meant no studio audience … actually, no studio. Octane, magazines about motorsport, magazines about collector And no audience at all. Locations are, uniformly, without another cars in general. Meanwhile, I’ve watched Automobile go away, soul in sight. It can’t be easy. Autoweek go to every two weeks and then go away, Car & Driver shrink to a featherweight shadow of its former self and Road and Dax Shepard is the big name. And he’s obviously a car guy. He’s big, Track morph into … I’m not sure what its latest iteration hopes to loud and boisterous. He’s from Detroit. How do I know? In every be … a lifestyle brand of some sort? episode, he’s wearing a tee-shirt from his hometown. Then there’s Jethro Bovingdon, who, according to Motor1, has been writing Motor Trend? Sorry, I’ve never read it. Decades ago, I thought about cars, and racing them, for 20 years. He’s a Brit. Somewhat of it as some sort of commercial Consumer Reports for cars. That diminutive. And Rob Corddry, who’s a Hollywood writer/actor with they’d cover events like the Mobil Economy Run. Remember? four Emmys to his credit. He found fame on The Daily Show with Neither do I. Jon Stewart. I couldn’t find anything about his experience with cars, and it shows. He’s the slowest. And the thing is, the UK is the size of New York State. And in that land mass they cram some 68 million people. How many are in New Am I reaching when I say the three are … derivative? Of the big York? I’ll save you the time to look it up. 20 million souls. So, three who spawned a movement worldwide? with three times the population, they have to drive from London to Wales to find empty enthusiast roads. That would be like driving And the segments. Ahh, it hurts. A winter shoot in the Colorado from NYC to Mt. Marcy. Rockies featuring a Lamborghini Urus, a Porsche Cayenne Turbo SE Hybrid and a Bentley Bentayga. They all try to maneuver through And yet, they invented Top Gear. I did some research. Turns a snow-covered track … and all get stuck. I mean, that’s it. Then out, it’s a money machine for the BBC. At the launch of the 2015 they drive the vehicles on two-lanes and … have fun. Then, the season, some 500+ million gearheads, or should I say petrol heads, next thing you know, The Stig – yes, they have one too – is lapping tuned in, the same night, worldwide … to the UK version! There’s the Lambo on their exclusive test track, which is Willow Springs. a German variant, a French variant, an Aussie variant, a Russian variant, a Korean variant and, apparently, a Chinese variant. There That’s it. I mean, that’s it. No real evaluation of the vehicles may be more. themselves. How about whether they’d prefer one over, say, a Gallardo, or a Turbo S or a Continental GT? Is that too complicated? Why? Well, I’m really loving the first few seasons of the Clarkson/ We’ll never know. Hammond/May iteration. And the reason is very simple. They know what they’re talking about. And they drive cars I’d like to And that’s the show. Sort of a ‘merican, scaled back, risk-adverse, drive. In ways I’d like to. dumbed-down … derivative … version of the mother ship, of the franchise. What did I expect? Seeing who can go from London to the Hotel de Paris on Casino Square in Monaco – Jeremy in a Jag, while Richard and James must

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PORSCHE 356 The Essential Buyer’s Guide

PORSCHE 356 The Essential Buyer’s Guide, by Brett Johnson, PORSCHE 356 The Essential Buyer’s Guide is a pamphlet sized published 2019 by Veloce Publishing, UK book, easy to take into the field. The type face is quite readable, but rather small, and the size of the copious illustrations of special any long years ago, in the dim dark reaches of the past, items to examine is on the order of that of large postage stamps. Mmy daily driver was a ‘51 split-windshield coupe. It was Despite the small size of the illustrations, the printing of this book in great shape and I worked hard to keep it pristine and original. is of such high quality that a magnifying glass can enhance the But as an automotive hobbyist, I needed a beater, a car I could visibility of details without them looking blurry or polka dotted. cut holes in for new ‘accessories’, a car I could work on with no qualms about preserving authenticity, so I bought a Speedster Chapter 9 Serious Evaluation provides a 44 item checklist/ because it was cheaper than another coupe [!!]. I did cut holes in rating system, with narrative description and key photograph, that car for additional gauges and switches, and butchered the rear for scoring the value of any candidate for purchase. Rather torsion bar tube to allow installation of an updated transmission. than marking up the book, it is practical to flatten it out on the I installed many B’ components into glass of a copy machine and print out an A model that was only made as two-page spreads on which to record Pre-A and A. I did have fun with that your review of each car you are hot-rod, perhaps an Outlaw before considering. Outlaws had been invented. Anyone who is interested in 356s but Nowadays, old Porsches are not just has never owned one, should read old ‘cars’ but rare gems. Purchase of this book to become as expert on the such an item must be made with great marque as are most owners. Anyone care despite the growing enthusiasm who is considering purchase of a 356, for such an acquisition. This book even previous owners, must have this will be an invaluable resource for book to make an informed purchase someone desiring to purchase a decision. 356 without having any personal background or experience with them. PORSCHE 356 The Essential Buyer’s It provides a discussion of the model Guide is soft bound, with 64, 5-1/2 and it’s history and check-lists of x 7-3/4 inch glossy pages. It is well specific details to evaluate. There organized and well illustrated. It are many books about 356s; to this should be available for $25,00 from reviewers knowledge, this is the only your favorite bookseller (ask for it), or one about buying a 356. And it is from Amazon books. written by an expert on the marque, Brett Johnson, the author of the famous 356 Porsche: A Restorer’s Guide to Authenticity.

Typical of books in the extensive Essential Buyers Guide series, this book contains 17 chapters, an Introduction and an index. The Editor’s note: Bruce still has his Speedster! chapters range from Before You View, through Inspection My Dear Editors- Equipment and Serious Evaluation to Vital Statistics, the latter “I still have the Speedster referenced in the text, It was my containing specifications by VIN and engine number. The daily driver/commuter car during the early ‘90s, then in the thought provoking Is This the Right Car For You? chapter early ‘00s I used it to roar through the twisties leading to and addresses over a dozen very practical facets of ownership that in (don’t tell on me) Joshua Tree National Park. Since about are often overlooked in the enthusiasm for acquiring a special 2004 it has been in The Process of refurbishment. The split- new car. Though a British book, the Cost Considerations chapter windshield Coupe is still on the road (sort of) by the owner of a deals in US Dollars and is based on 2019 vintage quotes from collection in the mid-west. Porsches CAN last forever - we are American 356 parts specialists. now using Eleanor’s ‘62 T6 356B as a daily driver.”

GOING PLACES 83.2021 | 31 | EXECUTIVE APPOINTEES

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photo byDan Webb of Dan Webb Photography, Arizona GOING PLACES 83.2021 | 33 | HPDE at Arizona Motorsports Park by Dan Bouet, Driver Education Chair photos by Bruce Houser

’d say it was a successful warm up to Valentine’s Day out at Arizona Motorsports Park. AZPCA hosted another track Iday at AMP on February 13th as a pre-Valentine’s Day date with your favorite girl in the garage. Good turnout with friendly people, great weather (aside for the wind at the very end of the day), and fast cars. The perfect way to spend a Saturday.

There are usually several first-timers and there was no exception at this event. Instructors were paired up with students and showed them how to navigate the 16 turns at Arizona Motorsports Park via lead/follow instruction. Lead/Follow is a method of instruction where the student drives their own car, while the instructor “leads” them around the track in their car. Typically, the instructor will switch places with the student after a couple sessions, so the student ends up leading the instructor, and the instructor can provide guidance from behind via a Bluetooth communicator. Lead/Follow instruction is very new to our DE program for new students as it has only been approved by PCA National this past year. It’s adoption has been paramount to continuing the DE program’s instruction program during the pandemic and we are very pleased how well it has worked out and the success we have seen with it.

At the track though, sometimes a mechanical issue can bubble to the surface. After the first session, one of the instructors (and a good friend), was experiencing a braking issue on their non-Porsche car (his wife had the Porsche that day). Since it would not be safe to continue providing instruction using their car, I enlisted them with my new car so they could instruct their student the remainder of the day. With the odometer just showing around 150 miles on her, the track would be the break-in period. But for those of you that go by the manual on break-in procedures, don’t worry, it was also a non-Porsche, so if it blows up, no Porsche was harmed in the process. I attempted to also conduct a moderate break-in at the track, but when you’re at the track, restraint for those kinds of procedures proves impossible. Perhaps a second blown up GT350 is in my future… well, whaddya expect from a Ford…

Our next event (and last one until October) is on Saturday, April 17th . We’ll be at Arizona Motorsports Park running the course counter-clockwise for the second time this season. We hope to have another great turnout and conclusion to our 2020/2021 season until the fall kicks off. Our next season will include AMP, Inde Motorsports Park, and we are working to get an event at Wild Horse Pass. However, the summer is too long to wait- we hope to see you in April!

| 34 | GOING PLACES 83.2021 | 35 | Autocross #6 Results by Rick Althouse and Kim Kemper, Autocross Chairs photos by Kim Kemper and Chris Mead

Hey Motorsport Enthusiasts,

ere are the results from our February 20, 2021 Autocross at Arizona Motorsports Park. One chart shows all the runs that were made that day Hwith the other showing Top Time of Day which represents that person’s quickest run for the day. Each cone that is knocked down or outside the box adds two seconds to the time, so being fast and tidy is important to a good run.

The weather gods granted the type of weather we love in Arizona. Slightly cool in the morning and 70s in the afternoon. We had a large group of 45 drivers with a lot of spirited competition and places on the final results often separated by mere tenths or even hundredths of a second. Kim put down a blazing fast time in the morning and despite a number of valiant attempts by other drivers prevailed with Top Time of Day.

Pat the Hot Dog Lady served her usual fantastic hot dog lunch in a COVID safe manner. We also want to thank everyone that helped with course set up on Friday, which took a bit longer than normal and with all the folks who pitched in to help with tear down to make the event run smooth.

The AZPCA autox program continues during the winter, our next event is March 20.

Wanna have a Blast? Come join us! Sincerely, Rick & Kim

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DRIVER CAR RUN 1 RUN 2 RUN 3 RUN 4 RUN 5 RUN 6 RUN 7 CONES Eric T 2014 Porsche Cayman S 53.75 52.514 54.004 55.613+1 52.63 52.744 53.264 1 Kendall T 2018 BMW M4 57.28 56.468+1 63.13 56.978 54.962 53.211 53.728 1 Rex K 2008 Porsche 911 C4S 55.947+1 58.751 56.962 81.080+1 58.537 57.788 58.216 1 Ken M 2013 Chevrolet Corvette GS 50.056 49.489 49.165+2 50.270+1 49.569+1 49.708 49.712+1 5 Jonathan B 2016 Mercedes Benz AMG GTS 51.371 50.981 50.404 50.604 50.921+1 50.41 49.255 1 Joe M 2018 BMW M4 61.341 DNF 58.209 DNS DNS DNS DNS Dave B 2007 Chevrolet Corvette DNF DNF DNF 51.277 50.856 50.791 51.957+1 1 David E 2017 Chevrolet Camaro 59.373 57.547 58.016 58.406 56.853 57.214 57.027 Gavin H 1991 Toyota MR2 57.697 56.764 60.236 59.824 58.710+1 58.508 57.737 1 Lee R 2007 Mazda Miata DNF 61.939+2 59.526 59.421 58.997+1 58.508 58.03 3 Frank V 2013 Subaru BRZ Ltd DNF DNF 56.356 DNF 58.562 55.849 56.221 Chris M 2019 Porsche 911 DNF DNF 80.481 DNS DNS DNS DNS Adam W 2002 Chevrolet Corvette 56.334 54.416 55.166 55.523 54.365 53.479 DNF Eric S 2006 Porsche 911 C2S 51.639 51.347 51.414 52.66 51.014 51.011 50.763 Sam H 2018 BMW M4 57.916 55.268 54.893 55.737 55.54 57.19 55.144 William P 2000 Porsche Boxster S 57.534 56.863+1 56.963 57.513 56.982 57.025 56.129 1 Greg K 1969 Chevrolet Corvette DNF DNF DNF DNF 56.514 57.293 57.214 Tim E 2016 BMW M4 DNF DNF DNS DNS DNS DNS DNS Justin B 2018 Porsche 718 Cayman DNF DNF 59.976 57.747 57.226 56.488 57.363 Nancy L 2013 Subaru Impreza DNF 65.29 64.56 65.638 64.85 63.947 65.178 Shauna R 2014 Porsche Cayman S 52.948 54.006 52.572 51.824+1 52.609 52.997+1 52.747+1 3 Dave M 2004 Honda S2000 57.248 55.954 55.045 55.032 55.179 54.672 54.344 Darren P 1990 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 DNF 60.262+1 60.307 58.271 58.518 58.31 57.884 1 Mathias A 2014 Dodge Viper 55.53 53.332 DNF 53.657 52.668 52.549 51.785 Rob M 2004 Chevrolet Corvette 57.263 57.401 57.034 56.366 56.246 56.629 56.847 Bruce H Ford Mustang GT350 51.258 50.316+2 50.376+2 50.22 49.327+1 49.879 50.149 5 Ryan H 2016 Porsche Cayman DNF 57.782 57.288 60.279 59.76 58.461 57.808 Mike T 2017 Chevrolet Corvette GS 56.582 55.894+1 54.718 53.956 54.612 56.583 53.30+1 2 Julie W 2020 Chevrolet Camaro 51.869 50.875 50.819 51.796 52.531 51.734 DNS Brian M 2015 Chevrolet Corvette DNF DNF 54.449 52.333 51.411 52.096 52.091 Mike C BMW 228i 57.498 57.495 57.594 55.925 57.441 57.401 58.813 Myers H 2013 Scion FRS 61.063 59.08 59.603 58.813 57.325 DNF 58.700+1 1 Steve E 2016 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 49.477+2 49.476+1 50.198+1 50.392+1 49.731 49.303 49.83 5 Jeff W 2006 Honda S2000 DNF DNF 51.669 50.897 51.969 51.431 50.934 Ealing J 2015 Factory 5 GTM 51.687 51.268 51.392 50.781 51.105 51.243 50.889 Kei J 2007 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 51.36 51.157 52.219 51.208 51.423 51.472 51.487 Craig B 2018 Chevrolet Camaro SS 1LE 51.619 51.031 50.969+3 51.036 50.81 DNF 51.325 3 Jeff W 2020 Chevrolet Camaro 49.621+1 50.335+1 50.068 50.064 50.308 51.151 50.567 2 Steve A 1990 Mazda Miata 54.353 54.55 54.225+1 55.798 54.65 53.97 54.564+1 2 Jim E 2019 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 68.823+1 55.513 54.462 DNF 55.174 54.461 54.763 1 James W 2017 Chevrolet Camaro SS 1LE 63.531 62.544 60.605 59.399 58.131 57.968 56.193 Jason S Chevrolet Corvette Z06 56.253 55.959 55.592+2 54.931 54.272 54.819 54.884 2 Frank M 2005 Mitsubishi Evo 8 R 50.818 51.668+1 50.267 DNS DNS DNS DNS 1 Dane T 1999 Mazda Miata 57.356+1 56.435 55.029 DNF 54.947+2 55.208 54.225 3 Kim K 2016 Porsche GT3 RS 50.739 49.083 49.829 DNS DNS DNS DNS

ALL TIMES ARE RAW ADD 2 SECONDS FOR EACH CONE

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AZPCA A-X #6, February 20, 2021 TTOD

DRIVER CAR BEST RUN

Kim K 2016 Porsche GT3 RS 49.083 Jonathan B 2016 Mercedes Benz AMG GTS 49.255 Steve E 2016 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 49.303 Ken M 2013 Chevrolet Corvette GS 49.489 Bruce H Ford Mustang GT350 49.879 Jeff W 2020 Chevrolet Camaro 50.064 Frank M 2005 Mitsubishi Evo 8 R 50.267 Eric S 2006 Porsche 911 C2S 50.763 Ealing J 2015 Factory 5 GTM 50.781 Dave B 2007 Chevrolet Corvette 50.791 Craig B 2018 Chevrolet Camaro SS 1LE 50.81 Julie W 2020 Chevrolet Camaro 50.819 Jeff W 2006 Honda S2000 50.897 Kei J 2007 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 51.157 Brian M 2015 Chevrolet Corvette 51.411 Mathias A 2014 Dodge Viper 51.785 Eric T 2014 Porsche Cayman S 52.514 Shauna R 2014 Porsche Cayman S 52.572 Kendall T 2018 BMW M4 53.211 Adam W 2002 Chevrolet Corvette 53.479 Mike T 2017 Chevrolet Corvette GS 53.956 Steve A 1990 Mazda Miata 53.97 Dane T 1999 Mazda Miata 54.225 Jason S Chevrolet Corvette Z06 54.272 Dave M 2004 Honda S2000 54.344 Jim E 2019 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 54.461 Sam H 2018 BMW M4 54.893 Frank V 2013 Subaru BRZ Ltd 55.849 Mike C BMW 228i 55.925 William P 2000 Porsche Boxster S 56.129 James W 2017 Chevrolet Camaro SS 1LE 56.193 Rob M 2004 Chevrolet Corvette 56.246 Justin B 2018 Porsche 718 Cayman 56.488 Greg K 1969 Chevrolet Corvette 56.514 Gavin H 1991 Toyota MR2 56.764 David E 2017 Chevrolet Camaro 56.853 Rex K 2008 Porsche 911 C4S 56.962 Ryan H 2016 Porsche Cayman 57.288 Myers H 2013 Scion FRS 57.325 Darren P 1990 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 57.884 Lee R 2007 Mazda Miata 58.03 Joe M 2018 BMW M4 58.209 Nancy L 2013 Subaru Impreza 63.947 Chris M 2019 Porsche 911 80.481

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