Nord Stern Region PCA September 2015 Nord Stern

September 2015

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Departments Nord Stern is the official monthly publication of the Nord Stern Region, PCA Inc. Articles herein are those of the author’s and do not necessarily 4 The Prez Sez . . . represent the official position of PCA, the Nord Stern Region, or their members. 5 2015 Nord Stern Officers and Committee Chairs The editor reserves the right to edit all material. Articles and classifieds 6 Welkommen . . . Welkommen . . . Welkommen for publication in Nord Stern must be submitted by the 15th of each month prior to publication. 6 So, Just What Do We Do In Nord Stern??! Permission is given to chartered regions of PCA to reprint articles in their 7 From the Editor newsletters if credit is given to the author and Nord Stern. Nord Stern membership is $30 per calendar year. Nord Stern subscription 9 Car Biz Board . . . One Stop Shopping! for non-PCA members is $40 per calendar year. 31 Book Reviews for Porschephiles . . . Want Ad insertions are free for Nord Stern members, $10 for non-members and should be sent to the editor. Contact the advertising manager for further 33 Members In The News! retail advertising information. 36 Tech Quiz Fun: 2013 Parade Q & A Christie Boeder, Editor 11919 Hilloway Rd. W. 38 18 America Roads You Need To Drive Minnetonka, MN 55305 612.845.4509 (cell) or 40 Classifieds editor©nordstern.org Adv Mgr - Open 42 The Pinnacle Portfolio . . .

Ron Faust, Staff Writer/Photog Features 218.961.1617 10 A Porsche Personality . . . Ken Kamstra, Saying goodbye to a Please contact staff for any event coverage you may need e-mail address: [email protected] Car Lover with a Driving Passion website: http://www.nordstern.org 13 Out and About at Upper Canada Region’s Club Race at Mosport Online issues, past and present are available in pdf format at http://www. nordstern.org 16 Scenes from Club Race Weekend . . . 16 Scenes from All Porsche Show . . . 17 2015 Nord Stern DE and Annual Club Race Recap . . . another Great Event! Cover - Another 18 Too Much Fun To Be Legal . . . AutoCross! close up! Submitted 25 Porsche Parade in French Lick: Concours Banquet by Cliff 26 June Rallye Results and Kudos Anderson 28 Jack Case, PCA charter member, passes at 92 . . . Such a lucky editor am I to 29 George Retires! have so many 37 Website’s ‘Did You Know?!’ members with significant 39 Scotch™ tape and Post-It™ AND Automotive products! photographic skills and 41 Just A Car Junkie creativiy! Upcoming Events 8 2014-15 Calendar . . . Get Around with Nord Stern 12 It’s Just Around the Corner: Escape to Rushmore! Nord Stern Region PCA September 2015 15 2015 Audi Teen Driving School Schedule 18 Minnesota Autosports Club (MAC) Autocross Events 2015! 30 Octoberfest - September 19, 2015 33 23rd Annual Nord Stern North Shore Fall Color Tour 2 Nord Stern September 2015 Nord Stern September 2015 3 hy does summer always seem so short and Club Race Charity Manager Keith Jones put The Prez ow to oin and 2015 Nord Stern Officers winter so long? As I sit here writing this on an amazing auction with great variety and items. H J PCA Sez . . . month’s article I am still shaking my head Bruce Boeder did his best live auction impression then and Committee Chairs Wabout the fact it was 101 degrees last week and I rode standing on a picnic bench and everyone enjoyed Nord Stern Region of my motorcycle home from Colorado this morning in the Saturday social time after the first sprint race and PCA President president©nordstern.org Historic Archivist Archivist©nordstern.org by Mike Sabers Kim Fritze 612.275.4891 ‘79 911 SC 43 degrees. I think it is a conspiracy, personally, but auction. Steve Meydell’s Porsche and Pancakes, and 1. First, JOIN the Porsche Club Mike Sabers 1100 Wilderness Trail the only lesson I have learned from it is that I should drive from Monticello to BIR followed by Parade of America (PCA). Please visit Insurance Chair Insurance©nordstern.org Rapid City, SD 57702 not miss another “good day” this summer and fail to Laps was resounding success with over 15 members www.pca.org for membership Michele Deml Johnson 952.476.7445 drive my P-Car. Get out there folks, and drive them as joining and at least three new members signing up. instructions. Vice President vicepresident©nordstern.org Membership Membership©nordstern.org intended. It will make you smile. Trust me, I’m NOT Nicely done. Our membership chair Ed Vasquez 2. Next, join Nord Stern Paul Ingebrigtsen Ed Vazquez 612.720.0760 one of the folks running for president!! was also on hand making sure we all remember it • Visit www.nordstern.org and Secretary secretary©nordstern.org Last month I wrote about my hopes and is not just the cars - it’s keeping and obtaining new pay dues via Paypal (http:// Met Council MetCouncil©nordstern.org Betsey Porter expectations for the Club Race weekend. Although I members!! Paul Ingebrigtsen kept us safe as the usa35.noip) hotlink is on the Bob Kosky 952.938.6887 Join/Renew page. unfortunately was not able to wrestle bragging rights safety steward, and Dave Anderson and Kim Fritze Treasurer treasurer©nordstern.org • Or, send check, payable to Newsletter Newsletter©nordstern.org Jeff Bluhm from my brother for the last race of 2015, at least I handled race and DE registration and generally lots Christie Boeder 612.845.4509 Nord Stern, directly to Ed via 6767 Marsh Ridge Ct. was able to win the enduro in my class in his race car. of “weekend” issues. Paul even raced and Dave DE’d the snail mail address below. Eden Prairie, MN 55346 Interesting how stories like that unfold. As the old and married a son off as well on the same weekend - • Your membership information 952.975.5931 (h) or 612.371.1148 (w) Oktoberfest Oktoberfest©nordstern.org adage goes, take your wins where you can find them. talk about busy days. In sum, if you missed this year’s with PCA will be available for Paul Bergquist 952.937.1822 Mercedes Benz Club Nord Stern certainly had a win with its Club Race Club Race you missed Nord Stern at its best. the club’s records. Advertising advertising©nordstern.org weekend. On all fronts, the 2015 PCA Nord Stern The last time I looked I saw that over 255 people 3. To RENEW an existing Nord Rally and Drives Rally©nordstern.org Stern membership visit www. Lon Tusler Loonacy Club Race Weekend was a tremendous have registered for Escape to Rushmore 2015. The Autocross Autocross©nordstern.org success. Numbers were good, the weather was great, Club, and the Chairs for this event, are working hard nordstern.org and pay via PayPal Andy Golfis [email protected] Safety Safety©nordstern.org (link is in instructions on how to Paul Ingebrigtsen the silent auction was entertaining and eventful, and to sort through registration and logistics to make this Keith Erickson 612.805.3565 Join/Renew or use: http://usa35. Board of Directors Board©nordstern.org the Porsche and Pancakes drive to the track (and event a success for the large, large number of folks noip.me). Or, you may send your parade laps) was well attended. who have already signed up. I can tell that as recent as check, payable to Nord Stern, Dave Anderson 763.479.8231 Tech & Thanks to so many dedicated Nord Stern last weekend I drove one of the “routes” that Escape to Ed via his snail mail address Jim Bahner 651.492.9459 Shop Relations TechSessions©nordstern.org Ron Johnson 612.730.2351 Keith Fritze 612.275.3123 below. volunteers is in order. Doug Anderson deserves will take. It is called the “Iron Mountain Road.” It Michael John 612.386.5255 substantial thanks for being Nord Stern’s Club Race is fresh asphalt, and as I can attest to it is 17 miles Charity Fundraiser charity©nordstern.org Or, call Ed directly and leave your Erik Erickson manager and keeping everything running smoothly in the heart of the Black Hills with 314 curves, 14 name, address and both home and Tech Sessions Keith Fritze 612.275.3123 and organized. The legions of Nord Stern volunteers switchbacks, 3 pigtail bridges, 3 tunnels (one frames work phone numbers with any Porsche Show PorscheShow©nordstern.org in the pits and in the grid acted like pros even if it was Mount Rushmore), 2 splits, and as the joke goes “four questions. Phil Saari Mark Koegler Touring Touring©nordstern.org the first day of volunteering for many. presidents” watching. And watch they will, as this is Randy Walker 715.441.6084 Address Changes: just one of many incredible drives on tap for those Club Race ClubRace©nordstern.org Please send Ed any address Doug Anderson 507.273.5346 Track Relations - BIR and RA Advertiser Directory who venture out to the Black Hills October 1-3. If you Trackrelations©nordstern.org Aero Upholstery...... 31 changes or updates directly via Auto Edge...... BC snail mail, email or just give him Driver Education DE©nordstern.org Jim Bahner 651.492.9459 Auto Vault...... 29 Continued on page 40 a call! 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4 Nord Stern September 2015 Nord Stern September 2015 5 his is one of the hardest columns I’ve had to to gather together pictures and stories to share. From the Welkommen . . . Welkommen . . . Welkommen write. And it’s permeated with great sadness and Instead this issue will feature another long-time reluctance on my part. For many of our members member of our club who passed away recently, Ken Editor Twho are subscribed to Clubtalk, I don’t have to say Kamstra. He was an early member of the club, Welcome . . . much as they will know what I mean. inactive for awhile then rejoined the ranks. Working We have lost a very active and involved member in advertising, he had a very creative background New Nord Stern Members of our club, Jill Daneu. I still find it hard to believe and loved writing as well as drawing. And owning that such an outgoing, funny, smart, diligent, ‘energizer cars! He had quite a fleet which included a number We hope to see you at upcoming events! bunny’ has passed away (sudden stroke). Jill was my of P-cars over the years. About a dozen years ago he by Christie Boeder partner in many endeavors on behalf of the club. She was a regular contributor to the newsletter with his ‘73 911 has managed the advertising for the newsletter for years column ‘Curmudgeon Chronicles.’ Fun reads and now and brought it to a professional level never seen probably remembered by those of us who have been Robert and Marla Howard So, Just What Do We Do In Nord Stern??! before. Her shoes will be impossible to fill. She and I in the club longer. My plan is to resurrect some of Independence, KS A brief synopsis of activities and events offered by your club, Nord Stern, and/or PCA or, just had the good fortune to also ‘work’ with John Dixon those columns as it’s been long enough and frankly, 1989 944S2 enough info to pique your interest??!! on the annual Fall Color Tour for many, many years. like many organizations there are numerous current And she was an excellent chronicler and photographer members who aren’t familiar with his contributions. Kevin Kirvida Autocross: A low-speed driving event, teaching one how to maneuver one’s car around a set course of pylons on a closed circuit. Instruction is available, drivers compete against the at all events she and Fred attended. Which were many, During that time, in fact, another creative Lindstrom, MN clock. No modifications to one’s car are necessary. Some safety equipment needed (helmet). while not ‘track folks’ they were very supportive and member was expanding her writing skills by 1997 911 Turbo ClubTalk: E-mail listserv for member subscribers focusing on car issues and discussions as were at most drives, rallyes and socials as well as my conducting a series of Member Profiles. She was well as a place to ask questions, get recommendations and comments. Also for last minute ‘whispering partner’ at business meetings. She will be kind enough to do these for about three years and breaking news on upcoming events and activities. See Nord Stern’s website for directions on missed by many, not the least, husband Fred. As of this one did focus on Ken. We are reprinting that in how to subscribe and or how to unsubscribe.. writing, there will be a celebration of her life sometime this issue as a tribute to a fun, inventive and very Concours: A setting where Porsches are displayed for general viewing and/or inspection mid-September. Questions, let me know. There also are interesting guy. I loved talking to him on the phone competition. Experienced judges evaluate the various models based upon cleanliness, overall designated charities for memorials. I plan on a more (that computer stuff drove him nuts!). Old school, condition and authenticity. Note: Nord Stern conducts an ‘All Porsche Show’ at which cars detailed and dedicated issue for Jill but need more time but as passionate as anyone about our cars. are ‘shown’ but not judged. Driver Training: A driving course designed to teach and enhance high speed driving skill and technique on an actual race course. Training includes classroom sessions, on-track ‘exercises’ plus supervised lapping sessions. A Pre-Requisite for Driver Ed participation and NOT to be confused with Driver Education events. Driver Training includes both Novice and Intermediate level options. Check with DT Chair for additional options. Driver Education: High speed driving event on a closed-course racetrack (Brainerd, Blackhawk Farms, Road America for example) where drivers are grouped according to prior lap times. Prior Driver Training participation is required. Performance enhancements are frequently made (but not required!). Parade Laps: Often held during lunch at Driver Training/Driver Ed events at closed-course racetracks, this controlled environment with a pace car provides participants an opportunity to take street cars on the track at highway speeds so that they can see what the course is like. Minors are permitted in state approved restraints and with a signed parental release. PCA Club Racing: Wheel-to-wheel competition between drivers who hold PCA club racing licenses. There is a race class for every model Porsche. Safety modifications to your vehicle required. Rally: An event wherein a driver and co-driver complete a predetermined route along open roads following a specific set of navigational instructions. Can be a TDS (time-distance-speed) or a ‘fun’ rally. Social: Organized gatherings of club members, affiliates and family member to meet, eat and drink beverages! Tech Session: Casual educational session that span a wide range of topics, from general maintenance, through Concours prep, performance enhancements and general car/mechanical knowledge!

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8 Nord Stern September 2015 Nord Stern September 2015 9 A Porsche n July this year we lost another wonderful Nord Porsche(s): Panamara, 1985 928S, purchased a successful advertising business, and he in St. Paul as headquarters for the business The book is actually an ‘auto-autobiography,’ Stern friend and Porsche comrade, Ken Kamstra. new, previous Porsche(s): 1961 356B Cabriolet, 912, drove his cars just as hard. still bears their name Kamstra Center. Those about Ken’s life and the part cars have had in Personality. Many of the members who have been around 1971 911 Targa, 1982 928 are definitely some of the ways you spell his life. He believes completely that people Iless than 10 years may not know him, but he was a Nord Stern events, past or present: Fall Color success. should feel free and guiltless to love and . . Ken member when our region held the Parade (1976). Tour, DE, rallies, Concours. Helped design the logo When the business was sold, Ken enjoy their cars. The book is fun to read, He participated in many club events, and frequently for the 1976 National Parade in Brainerd, MN, and rewarded himself, as he puts it, for driving witty, colorful, and expressive. It’s very wrote short editorials for the Nord Stern called was on the committee for the event; worked at one himself for over 30 years. He bought a cleverly illustrated, and since my husband Kamstra, “Carmudgeon Chronicles.” He was a talented writer, of the checkpoints for the rally. It’s the only Parade 1990 Ferrari Mondial T Cabriolet. Although and I read it, we have constantly talked about author, and founder (along with his wife Marion) that’s been held in Minnesota to date. Marion was not opposed to his purchase, the ‘Steeroids,’ the ‘AED’ afflicted minority Saying of a successful advertising agency in St. Paul called the way it came about surprised her a of the population, and the ‘Cargoyles’ that we Kamstra Communications. en Kamstra loves cars. When you talk to him little. One Saturday as she was leaving to want to protect our car from. AED is the Auto

Goodbye to Mike and I met Ken and Marion during the 1999 it’s an obvious passion, pas time, and source Angela and Linda Kamstra, Easter 1961 with new 356 attend a sorority club meeting, she told him Erotic Dependency syndrome, and if you are Fall Color Tour. It was a cool, drizzly day, and when of knowledge that he willingly shares. He’s “family car” Photo by Ken Kamstra whimsically, “Don’t put beans up your nose reading this article, you are infected with it. a Car Lover the intrepid athletic members left for a hike in the Kowned not only Porsches, but also a Ferrari, BMWs while I’m gone.” Ken obeyed willingly, but Don’t try to fight it or cure it, just read Ken’s woods, we invited the Kamstras to join us back at the and Mercedes, and in earlier ‘poverty’ years other since she hadn’t said, “Don’t buy a Ferrari book and understand it! It’s a must! with a Driving lodge for some hot chocolate. There we talked cars, makes—Ford, Chevrolet, Lincoln, Cadillac, and while I’m gone.” He decided that was okay Ken and Marion have two daughters families, news, events and more cars; and the four of Studebaker. All were “previously owned” and many and called to order it. Marion says she’s - Angela, who’ s an illustration artist for Passion us enjoyed a close friendship for all these years since. were “love starved junkers,” Ken adds. He is a never used that admonition again, because children’s books, and Linda, who’s a We Nord Stern members are all “Carmudgeons” Porsche Personality and a car personality because he she’ s not sure just what he’ll purchase while psychologist. Linda takes after Mom when it according to the term Ken created because we possess has a genuine love and appreciation for all types of she’s away! comes to cars. She drives them primarily for Left “Roving” South the whimsical “Auto Erotic Gene” which “triggers automobiles, including Porsches. Dakota reporter, transportation, even though she appreciates a powerful emotional response to cars; a response It’s not just the automobiles that Ken Kamstra, meets and seeing her friend’s restored ‘50’s vintage interviews Eleanor beyond the control of the rational side of the brain.” likes, though. He likes hearing the rumble and Roosevelt (1955). Buick. Angela, on the other hand, loves Photo courtesy Ken These quotes are taken from the book Ken published synchronization of the engines, an interest honed at Kamstra. driving five-speed cars, in spite of her friends called “It’s Okay to Love Your Car” which was age 17 while operating WWII beach landing craft. He Marion 1954. She’s an “auto immune” but Ken saw other teasing her because they all have automatics. possibilities. Photo by Ken Kamstra Marion is a his “auto autobiography” that chronicles his passion likes seeing beautifully restored old vintage cars. He She came along and enjoyed this year’s by Marsha Drake Ken’ s favorite Porsche was his red 1961 self-proclaimed, for driving and the cars that enhanced his driving likes talking about cars with friends. He likes sharing German Autofest, too. It’s interesting that Porsche 356B Cabriolet, because it was Camry-driving ambitions. In the book Ken very creatively and the camaraderie and flashing the headlights at other she’s creative like Dad and likes cars like his first, he says. His other Porsches have non-car-lover, cleverly details his experiences with cars (his first drivers. Most of all, he likes driving. It’s putting the Dad. The jury’s out, but it’s possible she’s a included a green 912, a 1971 burgundy 911 who cares Porsche was a 356) and cautions us to beware of the pedal to the metal and pushing the car to perform at car addict in the making. Targa, and two 928s. One of the 928s is a only about “Cargoyles” who are “evil, anti-car creatures who its very best. It’s enjoying the quality and the unique garnet red 1985 928S and is still holding a transportation. are out to spoil your driving fun.” There’s the “Assyd characteristics of each make and model he drives. It’s place in his heart and in his garage. It’s in How- ever, the Cargoyle” - the “Suckloot Cargoyle” – the “Gotcha participating in the car’s performance and being part the company of some other classic beauties, author isn’t so convinced that’s true. “She’s Cargoyle” – the “Bad Barf Cargoyle” - and several of a two-member team of car and driver. as well, including a 1969 Mercedes, a 1974 one helluva good navigator on rallies,” says others which are all defined in the book and illustrated Ken likes driving so much, in fact, that he could 3.0 CS BMW, and a 1991 12-cylinder BMW Ken. “Rallies are the true test of marriage by artist Jack Lindstrom. be accused of shaping his whole career path to 850I coupe. When Ken and Marion sold stability, especially if you get lost!” If she Ken also authored another fun-to-read book called include driving. He might even admit himself that he their advertising business in 1990, there were truly doesn’t care for cars that much, then “Golf Is An Unnatural Act” which was humorously consciously or unconsciously connived to make sure probably lots of emotions they dealt with, she’ s the most gracious dinner partner and dedicated to “golfing under-achievers everywhere.” In he would always have to drive a car to get where he listener I’ve known. She listens to the car- as one can imagine. The relief of not having Ken’s ‘49 Ford “news crewser”; 4-state beat. Photo courtesy this book the “Pargoyles” are the creatures that “put a needed to go to get his job done. the hard work, grinding hours, and worries slanted conversations politely, even when Ken Kamstra. curse on all golfers; spoil their game; deny them the As a young journalist in South Dakota, he had of your own business. But there was also they drift towards clutches and cylinders We hope you’ve liked this brief joy of making par.” to get to the places where stories were happening, the sadness in having something slip away and horsepower. She accompanies Ken and introduction to Ken Kamstra, because he’s All Ken’s writings have elicited many smiles of course. Then later when he and his wife, Marion, that had been a huge part of your life for friends to car events. She perceives and a great example of the Porsche Personality. and chuckles ever since he penned them. He will be formed their own advertising agency, Kamstra many years. The success of the business is tolerates when Ken is breaking her in slowly He’s friendly, thoughtful, clever, and a missed dearly by those of us who knew him and so Communications, naturally there were a lot of client a reward and a lasting invisible trophy that as he’s promoting the next car purchase. And reflective thinker. If you haven’t met him enjoyed his personality and company. visits. Out-of-state clients like Maytag (Newton, Ken and Marion and their family should (and she is very faithfully and interestedly helping personally yet, then hopefully you will soon, To honor Ken, we are reprinting the profile put Iowa) got priority attention from Ken and his 356 do) cherish and take pride in. In 1997 the Ken in marketing his new book. The book is on an event with pretty wife Marion and the together in the December 2000 Nord Stern: Porsche “company car.” What more perfect job could business they sold became Bozell Kamstra, called, It’s O.K. to Love Your Car. handsome 928S. Maybe even Angela will be there be for someone who loves a steering wheel in a division of a multi-billion dollar ad agency In addition to Ken’s interest in cars along, developing her automobile interests Residence: St. Paul Member of Nord Stern since: front of him, pedals under his feet, and a gear shift that has 90 offices all over the world. The and his creative talent as a journalist and and carrying on the tradition of the Kamstra About 1963 lever at his right hand? He drove himself hard to have beautiful office campus the Kamstras owned advertising entrepreneur, he’s also an author. driving passion!

10 Nord Stern September 2015 Nord Stern September 2015 11 Experience the exhilaration of driving It’s Just scape for a lot if fun!! Zone 10 and Nord Stern The Civic Center is an impressive multi-faceted your Porsche through history. Roam are excited to invite Porsches across the nation facility with experienced chefs and good food, easy the hills with free-ranging buffalo, mine for gold at an old miner’s camp, Around the to come to Escape to Rushmore in 2015. parking, and right next door to Holiday Inn Rushmore explore some of the world’s largest E Plaza, the Escape headquarters. The Car Show you can caves, dine where Calamity Jane Visit the Black Hills and Rapid City, South and Wild Bill Hickok once called participate in and judge is in the City Park adjoining the Corner: Dakota to enjoy many awesome sites and drives home, tour monuments like Mount October 1, 2, 3. Civic Center. Rushmore and Crazy Horse. Escape to Rushmore 2015 is a casual, Escape to Mount Rushmore is an inspiring patriotic symbol In this geography, you’ll enjoy touring and non-competitive event that you will not want to miss. with Presidents Washington, Jefferson, Roosevelt, enthusiastic driving with great scenery and some very and Lincoln. You’ll view this sculpture from hilly, twisty roads. South Dakota offers a bounty of Rushmore! beautiful scenery, and wonderful You’ll see significant changes in geography roads to experience. You’ll see some from the Badlands in the east to the Black Hills of Rapid City, the headquarters. in the center to the natural Devil’s Tower in the After that you’ll catch a glimpse of expansive variety to the south, October 1-3, west. and then head north. The annual gorgeous leaf change typically Escape At Escape 2015, you’ll enjoy awesome occurs at the time of the Escape and at a time TO RUSHMORE 2015 OCTOBER 1-3, 2015 variety and appealing activities in all 2015 directions. There will be many when the tourist population is smaller. Wherever organized tours and drives to choose you want to go, Rapid City is headquarters. from or you can follow maps Destinations and activities vary and appeal to all independently. You and your Porsche will love the variety and choices by Arylce and Jim Lilligaard enthusiasms in all directions. available for you to make for this luxurious, relaxing weekend With everything available in the Black Hills in South Dakota. area and Rapid City, this Escape offers you Check out escape2015.pca.org great opportunities in socialization, tourism and enthusiastic driving. Region 10 and Nord Stern have for updates and registration. many directions and see why it has national and great enthusiasm to see everyone enjoy each other and international recognition and reputation. PCA_Escape to Rushmore 1/2 page ad/NON-Bleed_cmyk.indd 1 7/21/15 11:02 AM

Out and About at Upper Canada Region’s Club Race at Mosport

photos by Christie Boeder

he Grid Workers at the Mosport Club Race are well known for their expertise and all around fun - they Trun a tight ship and we’ve seen them in action a number of times. But I think their t-shirts tell the story the best! Past year’s sayings have been equally pithy. Brought to you from our neighbor to the North - Oh Canada. Crazy Horse Memorial is an internationally-known mountain carving that will be 641 foot long and 563 feet high when finished. It represents Crazy Horse, a strategic tribal leader in the Battle of the Little Big Horn. In the visitor center, you’ll find a beautiful museum of artwork and enjoy a unique Native American taco buffet lunch. Rapid City, City of Presidents, exhibits bronze life-size statues of all 43 past presidents and the activities, sites, and drives. you can go on a walk and find a broad variety of You can register for Escape 2015 at https:// things to do and places to eat. clubregistration.net.

12 Nord Stern September 2015 Nord Stern September 2015 13 14 Nord Stern September 2015 Nord Stern September 2015 15 o all who came and participated in the Loonacy There are so many individual accolades that 2015 Nord Scenes from Club Race Weekend . . . Club Race weekend in any way, a huge Thank could (and should) be mentioned and I’m sure that photos by Ron Faust You! I wouldn’t do them all justice so I’ll get the ball Stern DE and TAnd to all of those who pitched-in to prepare for rolling and let you ClubTalkers fill in the gaps. Bob the event and at the track to carry it through, an even Jones and his PCA national crew and, of course our BIGGER thank you! club racers, for a safe and exciting race weekend. Annual Club It was great fun for me and you all made it that way Loran Hall and his crew for standing out in the hot for everyone. What an amazing group of people we sun multiple times on Saturday and Sunday gridding Race Recap have in and around this club. the cars. (My apologies to Gary Yee for not noticing I won’t name any names (not even Dave his number change and giving him some angst over . . . another Anderson’s, oops) because I would have to name his grid spot on the Enduro - which he took first everyone but please know that I do appreciate that you overall, by the way.) Tom Hayes for his hospitality Great Event! made it such a cool experience for each other. and BBQ after the festivities on Saturday. Keith BTW, I was told that one unnamed Driver Ed Jones and his volunteers for another very successful participant did not get an event t-shirt but that person Club Race charity auction event. (I got a chuckle Courtesy Clubtalk never came to me to get it. If you know anyone who is watching the Sabers brothers in an auction battle “owed” a shirt, have them contact me and I’ll see that over the same item. I wonder if we should have a they get one - at least until shirts in their size are gone. 13-13 rule for auctions as well?) I think I have at least one in every size presently and As I mentioned, there are so many of you that plenty in some sizes. help the Club with the annual Club Race and I’m If you (or someone you know, who might not be on sure there are many more folks that should be ClubTalk) could not be at the event or were there and mentioned for their help and guidance. My apologies meant to buy a shirt (or shirts) but got distracted by all for not making specific reference to those I that the shiny objects, let me know the sizes and quantities didn’t work with or even know were involved. Scenes from All Porsche Show . . . you would like to buy. They feature original art by Bret Thanks again, Doug, for another great year! photos by Phil Saari Bailey so they are likely to appreciate in value over – David Anderson, Nord Stern Registrar the years. They are $20 each, including shipping. I can send you a PayPal invoice or you can send me a check want to second everything Dave said as it was a payable to Nord Stern. great weekend. Thanks again, maybe we ought to do it again I also propose that we no longer allow the sometime? ISabers brothers to co-drive. It just makes it harder to – Doug Anderson, Club Race Chair settle this question of which brother is going to get [email protected] the 13-13 penalty for hitting the other. :-) – Michael John or anybody that didn’t come up to BIR this past weekend, you missed out on a lot of activity, nd, a big thank you to all the volunteers who camaraderie, and probably the best (albeit muggy worked at the Brainerd Club Race this past Fhot) weather we’ve had for a Loonacy club race in weekend. It was a great event! And ditto from recent years. Many thanks and heaps of praise need to Ahis ‘better half’ who had a wonderful time meeting go out to Doug Anderson and his legions of volunteers and greeting members new and ‘old’ from near and that helped to shepherd our particular herd of cats far. Love this weekend every year and especially so through another national race event. If there were any this year - the #3 car ran all it’s sessions and races,

Above: Elizabeth and Rob glitches in the weekend agenda I couldn’t point them yahoo! Welch with their Porsche out. – Bruce A. Boeder Tractors I also want to thank Steve Meydell for what sounds Right, a Singer! like a well-attended Porsche and Pancakes breakfast Far right above and below: It’s Saturday morning that culminated in parade laps at the all in the Details! track with parade laps. I don’t have exact numbers, but from chatting with Steve and a few of the attendees it sounds like a dozen of Porsche owners came out for breakfast in Monticello and continued with the trek north. Nord Stern September 2015 17 Too Much ne of the most important things about taking you car to a track, big or small, is how much Fun To Be fun you will have driving it in a controlled Oenvironment. The first time I took the Lancia out to an autocross event, my son was there taking photos of Legal the event just in case I crashed and burned and the car would never be seen again, which didn’t happen; but . . . what did happen was he saw his Dad smile more than he had his entire life according to my son Nick. It was 3M AUTOMOTIVE WINDOW TINT AutoCross! so much fun that worrying about tire wear, rock chips, 3M Crystalline window films reject up to 97% of the sun's heat producing brake dust and parts falling off (remember this is a infrared light and blocks up to 60% of the heat coming through your Italian car) all I wanted to do was improve my time for driving skill and that rewarding in and of itself. windows. from the last run. Their isn’t a long list of things you need to buy in My wife confirmed the perpetual smile that lasted order to particapate in the entery level autocross well into the evening long after racing was complete event, a good helmet is it and at most event sposered and cars were put away and we were out to dinner, by MAC they will have helmets you can use. There when she said (you had to much fun for it to be legal). is a driver education class at the beginning of each by Andy Golfis I agree aren’t enough things in this world that are that season that I suggest that you take but, it is not much fun and you won’t get a ticket or go to jail for. required for Autocross event. Get out there and try it but, don’t show up at your first event with the entire I have always been proud of the fact that my car looks front end of your car covered in masking tape like I great whenever I take it out and people want to know did , you won’t get any chips unless you are too close about it. Now along with admiring it for its condition behind a rear wheel drive when they leave the starting I can also inform them about how well it did in its line. class the last time I took it to the track. Most people can’t believe that race a car that looks that good or is that old. No matter what kind of car you have or what N age it is you will be in a class of similar car and given a handicap for your class of car so you can compete COMMERICAL -­‐ SPECIALIZING IN -­‐ 3M CLEAR BRA INSTALLATIONS

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20 Nord Stern September 2015 Nord Stern September 2015 21 Where We Were – The Scans Continue Where We Are – Celebrating 55+ Years of Nord Stern

contingent of Nord Sterner’s come back from the PCA National • PCNA announced changes for 1990 models: Parade in Traverse City, Michigan with box loads of trophies and – ABS standard on all models pages of smiles. The energy of Nord Stern that summer is still – 3.0 liter 944 S2 replaced the 944 T Apalpable twenty six years later. – 911 engine grows from 3.2 to 3.6 liters and the Turbo is no longer available – 928 engines increase power to 326 hp (as opposed to 247 for – Ron Faust the 911) September, 1989 • In the Marketplace Bob Cox lists a ’58 Speedster for a shocking • Editor Dodie Mueller returns from the Parade having scored a $100,000; what was he thinking? 291 in the Concours, the highest achieved by any Nord Sterner • Editor’s note: Thank you, Dodie for such great captioning - so at a National Parade to date, she says. The score earned Dodie appreciated 26 years later! and John a third place trophy. I guess Corey Johnson was only starting to think about his 356 Carrera project at the time. • Dodie’s Nord Stern, the newsletter, won a third place in the national competition. • The ’89 Great Lakes PCA Parade also staged a street Concours, a radio-controlled car contest and even a Sandcastle contest. The latter was won by the beautiful people from Nord Stern pictured on the September 1989 cover shot. • It took two full pages to list all the drivers who completed timed runs at the “Fast Fling” in August. Dennis Guentzel scored the fastest time of day. This reviewer did score a second in class (out of three), still trying to get more speed out of his Talbot yellow ’77 911S. The next person in our little class DNF’d both of his runs and everybody else had already unloaded their 911’s of this vintage. • Roger Johnson writes about how expert drivers “heel and toe” when downshifting, boiling it down to five easy steps. When you get it right, it’s a rush, but a heavy heel risks an over-revved engine. The PDK transmission now accomplishes it perfectly for every gear. With the sport muffler option, braking into every turn sounds like race car driver fantasy camp. • Daryl Fortier attended a “Regionfocus” meeting at the ’89 Parade. Due to safety concerns there would be no more competitive Parade Autocrosses at tracks, but Driver’s Education

with instructors could be held if an event took place near a track. The Sand Castle Winners standing l. to r, Dodie Mueller, June Groebner, Phyllis and Hank Godfredson and the mystery fan! kneeling l. to r, Judy Fleming, Daryl and Sonia Fortier, Kim Crumb, Bob Fleming, Don and Pam Lawrence and the beautiful lady in the 356… complete with floaters!!!

22 Nord Stern September 2015 Nord Stern September 2015 23 The Scans Continue . . .

PCA members at this year’s Porsche Parade in French Lick: Concours Banquet

Left, Hank Godfredson, under the Daryl and Sonia Fortier, Kim Crumb, Pam and Don spectacular Lawrence dome

photos by Greg Phillips

24 Nord Stern September 2015 Nord Stern September 2015 25 June Rallye ear Fellow Members, well another fine event is in the books. The rain gods smiled upon us Results and and stopped the rain a couple of hours before Dthe start of the event which was held out in the beautiful far western exurbs. After the completion of a Kudos complex route of country roads, small towns, railroad tracks, curves and hills, the contestants arrived at the Rennenhaus for an afternoon of food, music, and libation. The Rallye Master then tallied the results and the awards were given to: by Lon Tusler 1st Place Driver, Barrett Olson 1st Place Navigator, Rianna Olson 2nd Place Driver, Michael Stewart 2nd Place Navigator, Zack Stewart 3rd Place Driver, Michael John 3rd Place Navigator, Carrie John

A big thank you to the 18 competitors! A fine day was had by all.

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26 Nord Stern September 2015 Nord Stern September 2015 27 Jack Case, ohn “Jack” Case, who was the second-to-last most memorable, they shared the following story: At 90+, Jack once needed to follow me to the Porsche factory. My wife, Suesan, was ice cream. They loved wine. They loved surviving Porsche Club of America charter They had taken delivery of a 356 at the factory (not a freeway and south for several miles. It was involved with this. We were impressed as mid-century modern homes and furniture, PCA charter member, passed away on July 25, 2015. He was sure which year) and, while touring in Italy with blatantly obvious that I did NOT need to hold Porsche AG made sure they knew what needs and their home was filled with an Eames J92 years old. His wife Ginny passed away two-and-a- other 356s, they parked their new Porsche outside the back waiting for Jack to keep up. And Ginny Jack and Ginny might have. We drove them Chair and similar period pieces. Frank Lloyd member, half years ago. loved to drive fast, too. She would tell stories to Los Angeles International Airport, where Wright was their guy. I had the honor of having Jack and Ginny as about riding with Porsche test drivers on the we were met by a Porsche employee whose They never had children. PCA and friends for more than 20 years. I can’t remember ever Solitude Racetrack during Treffens and other job was to escort them to Germany and make Porsche were their family, and we are all the passes at 92 seeing one without the other. They were inseparable. Porsche factory visits. She would often tell sure that their needs were taken care of. more fortunate that this was the case. Jack as a charter member of the Porsche Club of my wife, Suesan, to ride with Jack in the Jack and Ginny were very clear and It has been a privilege to have had Jack . . . America was an instrumental part of PCA in those Boxster so that she (Ginny) could ride with articulate people. They either liked you and Ginny as our friends. earliest days. PCA founder, Bill Sholar, used Jack as me (did I mention that she liked to go fast?). or they didn’t. They did not like Chinese a key lieutenant, sending him on assignment to newly In the earliest days of PCA, there was food. They loved French food. They loved

by Skip and Suesan Carter, formed Porsche clubs around the country, showing a close relationship between PCA and the photos courtesy Skip Carter, them the benefits of becoming a Region of PCA. Jack Porsche factory. Factory engineers would courtesy PCA’s e-Brake played a significant role in the creation of many of come to the U.S. to train club members about our earliest Regions. I know that when San Diego various aspects of these new sports cars. I’m became a Region in 1957, it was Jack who brought hotel. The next morning, when they went to the spot not great with the who’s who of Porsche, but out the charter. Just from conversations, I know where the car was parked, their 356 had vanished. even I recognized many of the names, such he also played a key role in the creation of the Los Although they were a bit upset, and knowing that cars as their friend Baron Huschke von Hanstein, Angeles and Riesentöter Regions. disappearing in Italy was not an uncommon event, Porsche’s public relations manager and I don’t know this because Jack or Ginny told me. they took it in stride. Back to Stuttgart they went, and chief of the racing department in the 1950s. They didn’t tell stories like that. They didn’t brag — the factory provided them with another so they could They were personal friends with Ferry and about anything. You’d be sitting at lunch with them continue their European holiday. Dorothea Porsche, and Hans Peter Porsche and, in the context of the conversation, you’d hear When Riesentöter Region celebrated its 50th made sure to pay his respects whenever he things like when Ginny anniversary in August 2007, Jack and Ginny came to Parade. and her twin sister met graciously agreed to be the Grand Marshals for the At the Savannah Parade in 2011, the Albert Einstein while weekend of festivities. They had a wonderful time Cases and two other senior PCA couples they were nurses in at the receptions and dinners, sitting on the porch at were invited for an all expenses paid trip to Princeton, New Jersey, the Radnor Hunt Club looking out over the display or how she met Thomas of cars, and sharing stories with members who were Alva Edison. You could meeting them for the first time. Debbie and Bill George Retires! draw information out Cooper were thrilled to be their hosts for the weekend, photos by Ed Vazquez of them. They were sharing wine, stories, and laughter — a truly special happy to talk about gift, with two truly special people. anything, but you They loved to drive. They bought a new Boxster needed to initiate the in November 2011 (their 13th Porsche). The following conversation. August they were hit by another car returning from When we asked them about Ginny’s nursing Rennsport Reunion in Monterey. I heard that their career, they told us that she spent time as a visiting Boxster had 38,000 miles on it at the time. Being hat’s George as in nurse and drove their 356 year-round through somewhat skeptical (after all, they were almost George Andeweg of the Pennsylvania countryside, through snow and 90-years-old), I checked the odometer when they Porsche of St. Paul! everything else. got the car back. It displayed 38,000 miles and some TLong-time Nord Stern I remember seeing some trophies in their home change (in 10 months of driving). member and supporter several years ago. On closer inspection I saw that They drove to breakfast and lunch every day. Each extraordinaire, George they were from the first Porsche Parade held in Friday they drove to Newport Beach (from Oceanside, retired earlier this year (late Gaithersburgh, Maryland, in 1956. Jack and Ginny California) to lunch with friends. They drove to Long April) and was surprised by not only had a trophy for placing first in the rally, but Beach for our Grand Prix Region monthly breakfast a group of Nord Stern who the Porsche Memorial Trophy, the Hoffman-Porsche meetings. In 2011, they embarked on a six-week road showed up at the dealership to have some cake, wish him well and Trophy and first overall in rally, gymkhana, and the trip from San Diego to Porsche Parade in Savannah, thank him for all his support of the club and it’s members over the written test. then to their birthplace in New Jersey to visit Ginny’s years. Happy retirement George! When asked which European delivery was the sister before looping back to San Diego. Above, George, Keith Jones, Jo Craven, unknown (editor’s note - let me know if this is you!), Dale Trippler, Bill Groschen. Right Above, George with wife Jeanne

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34 Nord Stern September 2015 Nord Stern September 2015 35 Tech Quiz Fun: 2013 Parade Q & A Website’s ‘Did You Know?!’ by Christie Boeder Courtesy PCA Newsletter Editor RAYMOND elieve it or not but there actually is real and current information AUTO BODY ditor’s Note: PCA has released copies 5. The debut of the Porsche Indy car was 11. The Parade trophy presented in on the Nord Stern website. One of my goals starting earlier this of prior Parade Tech Quiz questions and at Laguna Seca in 1987. The car lasted only 6 memory of W. F. “Bill” Woolery is the year was to work on uploading content as I receive it for our Satisfaction & Integrity Since 1949 answers for editors to share and challenge laps before retiring. ______. Bnewsletter. While not the most convenient, snazzy or jazzy of websites Emembers on THEIR tech knowledge. a. True a. Autocross FTD I am utilizing the posting function to note upcoming events, including The questions cover the various Porsche b. False b. Rally Navigator Award the ‘details’ as well as uploading a downloadable pdf file of each Collision Specialists models, history, etc. I plan on including Excellence was Expected Karl Ludvigsen c. Rally Diver Award newsletter prior to publication. about 15 questions in upcoming issues in a 2008 Edition Vol 3 pg. 1189 d. Tech Quiz Award Classifieds are being updated, too, plus I’ve been including the Where quality very random sequence. Also, the source for 2013 Region Procedures Manual pg. 129 Porsche e-blasts from our president - when appropriate. Obviously the 6. Thirteen prospective members attended isn’t an accident each Q&A is included. Answers at the end user has to scroll through posts BUT do know that I am tagging the the first PCA business meeting on Sept 13, 12. On 21 December 1966 a specially but hopefully readers will try first before heck out of all posts so everything is really super searchable! Try it it just starts with one 1955 in Washington, DC. Which of the equipped 912 Targa was incorporated into the peeking! out, let me know what other things I mght be able to add to make the following individuals was not in attendance? autobahn fleet of the Baden-Wuerttemberg site more useful. Absolutely a ‘work in progress!’ 651-488-0588 a. Bill Sholar state police. This was the 100,000th Porsche 1. 81. The “Mary Stuart collar” refers to Located

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So, if I had Lightweight flywheel, 6 speed trans, limited slip differential, Prez Sez automobiles since 1958 to pick a car it would be my 1966 911S. Unbelievably light, only Adjustable fuel pressure regulator & gage, Dyno chart by nn Factory paint matching continued from page 6 n AutoEdge, Corner balanced, lower strut brace, Lindsey under drive haven’t registered, and if there is still space, do not miss this chance 160 HP but so responsive that every time I drove it I would smile. n Paintless dent repair by Juergen’s Dent Kraft pulleys, 3 sets tires and wheels; BBS 18” with Nitto NT-01, OEM Yes, I know, the topic is NON-PORSCHE but all of the cars I’ve nn I-Car & A.S.E. certified technicians to drive some of the best roads you will ever drive with many, many n 17” with Dunlop, Direzza ZII, Miglia Mille 17 with storage tires, owned don’t even hold a candle to the Porsches I’ve owned. 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The f it’s August, it must be time for Monterey insanity. ’64 Earl’s Court Motor Show,) a ’67 275 GTB/4 and a Let me start by stating this categorically. No, I ’67 Toyota 2000 GT, the first LHD built, and the first in Pinnacle haven’t gone. And I don’t expect to make it this the U.S. (the Japanese E-Type, they say.) Iyear. But I do know people who have. No genuine E-Type? And, while we’re at it, no 427 Portfolio Then again, that’s like saying I once had dinner with Stingray? No Cobra? I know! Billy Joel. What actually happened is that I once sat Now, if you ascribe to the theory that we covet today . . . in a restaurant where, across the room, I saw Billy what we drew in study hall in junior high school, I Joel dining alone, reading one of those free real estate would guess that the owner is a male (please . . . name listing brochures. one female collector of this provenance, name just one) by Danielle Badler, It’s true. While I shared the same physical proximity in his 60s. Rocky Mountain Region with him, and breathed the same air, I was in reality That he has mega-wealth and connections in the not even in the same galaxy. automotive world is a given. I mean, just how does one Courtesy PCA National Newsletter Editor Wendy Just take a look at some of the rare fruit being go about acquiring the Pope’s Ferrari? Shoffitt auctioned off this year. Why sell? To cover the cost of service on his I draw your attention to a collection which, according Gulfstream? On the refit of his Wally Yacht, which is to Motor Authority, is called The Pinnacle Portfolio. bobbing as we speak in the harbor in Antibes? They say it’s “the most expensive car collection ever But there are a few chinks in the heavenly aura. For to hit the auction block.” example, an ’05 Saleen S7. Yeah, it’s twin-turbo and it Cutting to the chase, so to speak, there are 24 cars. was in a few movies. But really. C Yes, there are three Porsches in the group, a ’56 356 And a Jaguar XJ220, which they call highly original. Do M A Speedster, a ’95 911 Carrera RS 3.8 and an ’88 959 I care? Y “Komfort.” CM And a Koenigsegg CCXR, one of five in the U.S. Just There are also nine Ferraris, including one each of MY waiting for the next Cannonball Run debacle? all the supercars from the 288 GTO on, with the CY

exception of a LaFerrari. And an ’05 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren. Even if it CMY

was purchased new by Robert Petersen and shown at the K The Enzo is number 400 of 400. The very car that was Petersen Automotive Museum. presented to the Pope. I don’t know. Two Bugatti Veyrons, serial number 001 and a late- run 16.4 Super Sport, “one of less than eight in the Ok, ok, if it were up to me, I’d swap these out, quicker US.” Does that sound more impressive than seven? than you can say “not up to snuff.” And I’d backfill, with a ’65 Aston Martin DB5 (make mine shaken, A McLaren F1 ‘LM-Specification.’ Which means, not stirred) and a ’73 Carrera RS, along with the according to auctioneer RM Sotheby’s, it’s one of two aforementioned E-Type, Vette and Cobra. And maybe a street cars upgraded to race specs. P1 and a 918 Spyder. Along with the LaFerrari. Just to I’ve been trying to get my head around the collection, complete the contemporary supercar set and the historic and the collector, who remains anonymous. supercar set.

For example, there are three cars from the ‘50s, no Where is a Miura SV? An original Daytona Spider? A more and nothing older. Along with the Speedster, Dino? I guess I forgot to mention them . . . they’re in there’s a ’55 300 SL Alloy Gullwing, one of 29 the collection already. aluminum Gullwings produced, and a ’59 Ferrari Hey, let’s give the guy some credit. LWB California Spider. That’s it from the Eisenhower Era.

From the Swinging ‘60s, we find a ’64 250 LM (more rare than a 250 GTO, they say - this one is from the

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