THE May 2019

CircuitA publication of the Grand Prix Region of the Porsche Club of America The Circuit May 2019

GRAND PRIX REGION & 6 Fri Diablo Region DE, Thunderhill GPX BOARD OF DIRECTORS GPX CHAIRS 7-8 S-Sun PCA (GGR) Club Race/DE, Thunderhill 3 mile CONTENTS ZONE 8 CLUB CALENDAR 14 Sat GPX Breakfast at Glory Days Beachside Grill President Advertising Chair - Stefan Koch 14 Sat GPX Board Meeting following breakfast Jeff Peck [email protected] (818) 601-1701 20-22 F-Sun PCA Club Race High Plains (310) 345-8081 2 Grand Prix Region & Zone 8 Calendar May 22 Sun F1 Singapore [email protected] CDHC Liason - Chuck Weaver 3 Masthead page: Table of Contents 5 Sun GPX Concours at Lakewood Country Club 29 Sun F1 Russia [email protected] (562) 430-3010 Board of Directors & Chairs 5 Sun Cinco de Mayo 30 Mon Rosh Hashana Chief Driving Instructor - Dave Hockett 4 From The President's Desk 11 Sat GPX Breakfast at Glory Days Beachside Grill Vice President [email protected] (909) 518-0415 5 Editorial License 11 Sat GPX Board Meeting following breakfast October Ellsworth "Doc" Pryor (818) 402-6264 11 Sat Luftgekuhlt — Luft 6 Los Angeles 9 Wed Yom Kippur Circuit Editor- Skip Carter Social Media Links [email protected] 12 Sun Mother's Day 12 Sat GPX Breakfast at Glory Days Beachside Grill [email protected] (619) 992-9927 6 GPX May 18 Tour flyer 12 Sun F1 Spain 12 Sat GPX Board Meeting following breakfast La Canada to Ft Tejon State Park 15-18 W-Sat Treffen High Desert, Sunriver Resort, Bend, Ore 13 Sun F1 Japan Circuit Co-Editor - Charlie Carchedi Secretary [email protected] (626) 869-7471 7 GPX June 22 Tour flyer 17-19 F-Sun PCA Club Race Mid Ohio 12-13 S-Sun SDR DE/TT Chuckwalla Marty Goldsmith 18 Sat GPX Tour La Canada to Fort Tejon State Park Wrightwood the Wrong Way 14 Mon GPX Day Away from Work DE/AX (562) 494-6350 Circuit Distribution - Albert Franco 18-19 S-Sun PCA (GGR) Club Race/DE, Buttonwillow 14 Mon Columbus Day [email protected] [email protected] (310) 379-8987 8 GPX Tour July 27-28 flyer 26 Sun F1 Monaco 18-20 F-Sun GGR DE LAGUNA SECA (3 days) 92db La Canada to Kernville River Rafting 27 Mon Memorial Day 27 Sun F1 Mexico Concours - Linda Cobarrubias 10 Treffen Santa Barbara Report 31-2 F-Sun PCA Club Race Watkins Glen 25-27 F-Sun PCA Club Race Daytona [email protected] (310) 990-0993 Treasurer 31 Fri Diablo Region DE, Laguna Seca 26-27 S-Sun PCA (GGR) Club Race, Sonoma Raceway (w/NASA) 11 PCA Club Racing West Coast Series flyer Linda Cobarrubias GPX Store Chair - Alicia Weaver 31 Thu Halloween June (310) 990-0993 [email protected] (562) 726-5200 14 Califonria Festival of Speed Report 1-2 S-Sun PCA Club Race Hastings [email protected] 18 Day Away from Work Report 8 Sat GPX Breakfast at Glory Days Beachside Grill November GPX Store Advisor - Ludmila Osipova 22 April Breakfast Meeting Report 8 Sat GPX Board Meeting following breakfast 2-3 S-Sun SDR DE/TT Buttonwillow [email protected] (424) 279-0069 9 Sun F1 Canada 3 Sun F1 USA Member at Large 24 Book Review: The Point of it All 15-16 S-Sun 24 Hours of Le Mans 9 Sat GPX Breakfast at Glory Days Beachside Grill Alan Johnson Insurance - Ron Shanon 26 May Anniversaries & New Members [email protected] (310) 375-9840 16 Sun Father's Day 9 Sat GPX Board Meeting following breakfast (562) 305-8002 27 Poppy Field's Tour Report 9-10 S-Sun PCA Club Race Motorsport Ranch AlanTheInspector@ 21-23 F-Sun PCA Club Race ViR Membership - Patty Reilly 28 Classifieds 22 Sat GPX Tour Wrightwood the wrong way with 11 Mon Veterans Day verizon.net [email protected] (714) 402-2405 29 GPX Tour July 13 stop at a Fire Lookout Tower -- 17 Sun F1 Brazil 23 Sun F1 France 25 Mon Diablo Region DE, Laguna Seca Performance Driving Events - Skip Carter Mt Wilson Telescope Night Viewing Member at Large 30 Sun F1 Austria 28 Thu Thanksgiving [email protected] (619) 992-9927 Jimmie Mitchell 30 On the Cover (310) 539-2568 Registration - Colleen Stein Cone Zone Calendar December July [email protected] [email protected] (661) 714-3030 27 Index of Advertiser 1 Sun F1 Abu Dhabi 4 Thu Independence Day Breakfast Club Meeting Notice 13 Sat GPX Breakfast at Glory Days Beachside Grill 14 Sat GPX Breakfast at Glory Days Beachside Grill Safety - Nick Perdikaris [email protected] (310) 901-8154 13 Sat GPX Board Meeting following breakfast 14 Sat GPX Board Meeting following breakfast Member at Large Commercial Advertising Rates 23 Mon Chanukah (first day) Skip Carter 13 Sat GPX Mt Wilson Observatory night viewing Social Events- 14 Sun F1 Great Britain 25 Wed Christmas (619) 992-9927 31 Tue New Year's Eve Susan Moard & Arturo Chaparro 18-21 Th-Sun PCA (GGR) Club Race/DE LAGUNA SECA 103db [email protected] [email protected] (626) 705-8686 21-27 Sun-Sat 64th Porsche Parade, Bota Raton, Fla [email protected] (323) 633-7915 INFORMATION 27 Sat GPX Tour La Canada to Kernville River Rafting GPX GrandPrixRegion.com Past President Social Media - John Kunkle 27-28 S-Sun PCA Club Race Brainerd Zone 8 Zone8.org 28 Sun F1 Germany Suesan Carter [email protected] (562) 552-0960 (619) 992-4287 PCA National PCA.org Tech Inspection - Dan Hockett [email protected] US.Porsche.com/national August [email protected] (909) 921-5596 PCNA 4 Sun F1 Hungary Porsche AG Porsche.com 2-4 F-Sun PCA Club Race Mosport Technical Adviser - Michael Dolphin ZONE 8 REPRESENTATIVE [email protected] (213) 248-4743 GPX Landing Page on MotorsportReg: 10 Sat GPX Breakfast at Glory Days Beachside Grill http://pcagpx.MotorsportReg.com 10 Sat GPX Board Meeting following breakfast David Witteried Tours - Alan Johnson 10 Sat GPX Summer BBQ (760) 373-1413 [email protected] (562) 305-8002 15-18 F-Sun Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion [email protected] 16-18 F-Sun PCA Club Race NJMP Webmaster - Jimmie Mitchell 18 Sun Pebble Beach Concours [email protected] (310) 539-2568 21-22 S-Sun SDR DE/TT Big Willow EDITORIAL POLICY: THE CIRCUIT is the official publication of the GRAND PRIX REGION of the 31-2 F-Sun PCA Club Race Road America PORSCHE CLUB OF AMERICA. Statements appearing in THE CIRCUIT are those of the author and are not necessarily the opinions of the CLUB or its editorial staff. The Editor reserves the right to edit all material submitted for publication. Permission to reprint any material herein is granted providing full September credit is given to the authors and THE CIRCUIT, with the exception of copyrighted material. 1 Sun F1 Belgium 2 Mon Labor Day ADDRESS CHANGE: Please notify GPX Membership Chair and PCA (PO Box 6400, Columbia, MD 8 Sun F1 Italy 21045 or [email protected] or 410.381.0911 ) of any address, email, phone or membership status changes.

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From The President's Desk Skip Carter 2017 Zone 8 Region of the Year

April was a very quiet month for me club wise. It was nice to have some down time to complete some of the many spring-cleaning projects that I have on my list that never seem to get done. But the highlight of the month was the parking lot with many varied years and models of Porsche As this goes out we are about a week away from our annual about people parking their Porsches in heated garages for the new date for our Breakfast Club which I’ll cover a little later cars. Our Cone Zone was filled with 4 door models, which Concours d'Elegance, which has been held at the Lakewood winter. What's wrong with driving them in weather? If I had in this column. was terrific to see. We also sold quite a few breakfasts for our Country Club for the last several years. The Lakewood is a to drive in snow and ice, give me a 4-wheel drive Porsche any gracious hosts, Glory Days Beachside Grill. Supporting our nice venue that we've enjoyed. It's not too big, not too fancy day, and not just a Cayenne. Events on our Calendar hosts is very important for us, since they provide great food (kinda like us), it's been around for a long time and we've I’d like to mention some of the great events coming up. and a great club house for us. It has to be worth it to them to been treated really well there. Porsche Parade —Boca Raton Alan Johnson, our amazing Tours chair, comes up with the host us, so thank you to all the members who buy breakfast Before my time in GPX I heard about other locations Something unusual at Parade this July... And something best tours. Look for them on page 2, and the ads in this is- and help support our club house. around the Long Beach area that we had used, so having to I've never seen before. Weatherwise, July in Boca Raton is, sue. Coming up in mid-May is the La Cañada to Fort Tejon come up with a new location periodically is not unexpected. well, probably as bad as it gets. But this is the first time that State Park over some of the most fun back roads on the back The May Cone Zone features all 911s through 1989 When I first got involved with GPX about 15 years ago we've been told that when it comes to tours this year, it is side of the San Gabriel’s. In June, Alan has our second annual The June Cone Zone features all Convertibles (including we were holding these annual events at Festival Park, at the not about the journey (as I've always experienced in the past) Wrightwood the wrong way from Redlands to Wrightwood anything Porsche has deemed fit to call a car with a end of the Queen Mary. This was a great location for several but about the destination. There are only four different tours via Big Bear and Arrowhead. Great drive, and great food at removable top... Cabriolet, Speedster, etc. reasons. The view across the water to downtown was spec- in Boca (also very unusual). Several to each destination, but the Grizzly Café at the end of the route. Both tours are cur- The July Cone Zone features Red, White or Blue Porsches tacular. It was a bit tricky getting to the park, but we liked only four. A tour of the Collier Collection is at the top of rently open on MotorsportReg.com. The 996 Cone Zone has been re-scheduled for August it... right up until the point where they wanted to charge us my list. I've never been and am excited about that one. There On July 13th, one of my favorite events is our annual visit $5,000 for the pleasure. is one other tour to a great, but lesser collection, then there is to the Mt. Wilson Observatory for an evening of viewing the Please visit our GPX Store (formerly the Goodie Store) for What was kinda odd is that they let us relocate to one of a third tour that has us on a glass bottom boat (OK, not my night sky. This year, we’re going back to the 60-inch tele- some terrific club merchandise. the large parking lots right in front of the Queen Mary, and thing, but...) and the last is a swamp boat tour. The morning scope which allows for more people to attend, as opposed to at very little cost. We were on asphalt instead of grass, but swamp boat tours warn that we could be late for dinner. The the 100-inch. This is a very historic instrument, and it makes PCA – Fueled by Volunteers having the Queen as the backdrop wasn't bad either. afternoon versions will have us clearly miss dinner. Oh well. for a great evening. We meet at a restaurant in La Canada for “Fly low and avoid the radar” Well, guess what. New management came in and (yup) the Now, high speed cruising through the Everglases in a an early dinner, and hopefully our regular telescope opera- Jeff cost became prohibitive, so someone suggested the Lake- Swamp Boat has always been something I thought would be tor will join us to answer questions before we caravan up the wood, and that we had been there in the past. Sure enough, lots of fun, so we'll see. mountain. We have the telescope from sundown to about we were able to make a deal and have been there since 2010. They say that the bit about it being about the destination 1:00 AM, so there is plenty of time for everyone to view the Well, next year we may be looking for another location. and not the journey is, supposedly, because of the expected many objects chosen by our telescope operator. This is my This year The Lakewood waived new fees that they have traffic. OK, we've been forewarned 10th year of putting this event together for the club, and it’s imposed ($1,000 to park on the grass and others), but we'll The Gimmick Rally (always a favorite) and the Collier just as exciting each year as it was the first. Registration opens need to take a look at what we can do in 2020. And if we will be our only tours in Boca. But it will be great to be in June 1st. Attendance is limited to 25 people. need to relocate, I guess we will. Florida, especially great to be at Parade, and even more great Please join us every month on the 2nd Saturday for our Our tours continue to do extremely well. They are fre- to be with all of these great people. Breakfast Club at Glory Days Beachside Grill in Seal Beach, quent, very well thought out and executed, and well at- So, if this sounded like a complaint column, 620 Pacific Coast Hwy, Seal Beach, CA 90740 tended. Driving fun places on fun roads in our Porsches my apologies. We wouldn't go if it wasn't one of those things that we Southern Californians get to do well worth it. New Breakfast Meeting Date pretty much all year round. I'm not sure why I hear so much Have you met my wife??? Sleazy Dog Construction Starting in April, we moved our Breakfast Club to the 2nd Saturday of the month. We did this for various reasons, but mainly to accommodate our members desires to attend the SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS many monthly events held around Southern California on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/PCA-Grand-Prix-Region/336827569682620 the first Saturday, which freed them up to come to our GPX YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=pca%20grand%20prix%20region&sm=1 breakfast. Our April 13th Breakfast Club was a spectacular success. We had many first timers, as well as quite a few new GooglePlus: https://plus.google.com/114590990404477994856/posts Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/PCAGrandPrix members who told me that it was easier for them to attend on the 2nd Saturday. The turnout was great, and we filled the Flickr: https://www.flickr.com/photos/168187975@N07/albums

4 5 GPX Tour to Wrightwood (the wrong way) The Circuit Saturday, June 22, 2019 May 2019 Redlands to Wrightwood via Big Bear & Arrowhead GPX TOUR Drive the Twisties — Lunch in Wrightwood La Canada to Fort Tejon State Park May 18, 2019 SATURDAY Meet at 8:00 in the parking lot be- hind Panera Bread in La Canada Each year the Grand Prix Region drives Angeles Crest, but this is for a 9:00 departure to drive the a different route to get to Wrightwood. “Wrightwood the Wrong Way” is its country cousin, Redlands to Wrightwood along the Angeles Crest Highway. Rim of the World Highway. Last year’s tour was so well received we are going again, but with a stop at the Strawberry Peak Fire Descending on Angeles Forest Road through the outskirts of Lancaster, Lake Eliz- Lookout Tower. abeth Road and other back roads brings us to lunch at Big John’s Mountain Grill in Frazier Park. After Lunch take Old Ridge Route Road to Fort Tejon State Park. Start in Redlands and climb Highway 38 over the Onyx Summit and past Big Bear Lake. Just off Hwy 38, the lookout tower was Fort Tejon was first garrisoned by the United States Army on August 10, 1854 and was aban- first built in 1933 with staff to look for smoke from forest fires. doned ten years later on September 11, 1864. There are restored adobes from the original fort More modern technology has led to the closing of most towers, and the park’s museum features exhibits on army life and local history. The park also has a but Strawberry Peak is still open in the summer. Climb the three number of beautiful 400 year-old valley oak trees. stories and bring your binoculars. http://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=585 https://californiathroughmylens.com/strawberry-peak-lookout

Learn about Army life on the frontier and the 1857 Continue along the Rim of The World Highway past Lake Ar- earthquake the registered 8.7 on the Richter Scale. rowhead to Wrightwood and lunch at the Grizzly Café. http://www.scecdc.scec.org/significant/forttejon1857.html www.grizzlycafe.com

For more information and/or to register, go to MotorSportReg (address below) or contact Tours Chair, Alan Johnson

Registration & Information: http://pcagpx.motorsportreg.com More information and registration: http://pcagpx.MotorsportReg.com or contact: Alan Johnson Alan Johnson (562) 305-8002 [email protected] (562)305-8002 [email protected]

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Last year’s river rafting was great, but this year Mother Nature has blessed the river with great run off. So, we are going again.

Saturday, drive from La Canada to Kernville with lunch at Kohnen’ Country Bak- ery in Tehachapi then up the scenic Kern River Canyon and spend the night in Kernville.

Last year’s 3-hour rafting was not enough, so on Sunday enjoy 6-hour raft trip. http://www.mtnriver.com/

Your choice: a great drive or drive and paddle!

More information and registration: http://pcagpx.MotorsportReg.com or contact: “What happens to a dream unfulfilled?” Alan Johnson [email protected] (562)305-8002 asked no Porsche owner ever.

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Story: Charlie Carchedi Photos: Barry Carson, Patrick Cable, Charlie & Kathie Carchedi, Treffen Santa Barbara Steve Geldman, When I’m driving my Porsche, getting “there” is half the fun, no, make that “all the fun”! I’ve gone on tours that Alan Johnson has put together and regardless of the destination, the twisty, scenic roads Alan chooses along the way are the best part of the experience. So back in January, when I heard that there was going to be a Treffen in Santa Barbara, CA, from April 3-6, I couldn’t resist! Santa Barbara is a mere two hour drive from my house, so why not? We checked into the Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort on Wednesday, April 3rd, and after checking into our room, joined other PCA members at the “Welcome Recep- tion”. The word Treffen means “to meet”, and this was an opportunity to meet other like minded Porsche enthusi- asts. Later we took a 10 minute walk to the “Funk Zone” in above and below: Hearst Castle - photos: Steve Geldman SBR downtown Santa Barbara and had dinner. Thursday’s “Open- ing Dinner” and Saturday’s “Closing Dinner” were included as was daily breakfasts and lunches. For Wednesday and Fri- day, dinner was on our own. However there was a “Wine and Cheese” social on Friday with so many appetizers, that we later only had a very light dinner snack. The Santa Barbara PCA Region put together a fantastic three days of activities ranging from driving tours on Thurs- day and Saturday, with Friday designated as “Navigators Day Off”. On each day there were many tours to choose from. Kathie and I chose a driving tour to the Hearst Castle for Thursday. On Friday, we took a Trolley Tour of Santa Barbara with Bob Dickey, the most knowledgeable docent we have ever encountered. (Bob at [email protected].) On Saturday, we did another driving tour to some of Califor- nia’s Missions. There were other tours to choose from such as the Reagan Library, Wine Country, Solvang, and the Getty Museum. Thank-you to the Santa Barbara Region volunteers for putting together a great Treffen. I’d also like to personally thank Steve Geldman, Barry Carson, and Patrick Cable of the Santa Barbara Region for their photographs.

Santa Barbara Mission Santa Barbara Courthouse

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Treffen "Welcome Reception" View from atop the Santa Barbara Courthouse

On the road to Solvang - photo Barry Carson SBR

Participants gather for the California Missions Tour

La Purisima Mission in Lompoc

Porsches on the road - photo Patrick Cable SBR Lush green scenery on the California Mission Tour

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Story: Skip Carter Photos: Steve Geldman, Alan Gonic, Stephen Krupnick, Ted Lighthizer, & Taylor Alexander In 1994 Roger Penske an- nounced the construction of a race- Vendor Row There was no shortage of Food Trucks at CFOS! track on the abandoned Kaiser Steel Mill in Fontana, CA. Soon after both CART and NASCAR announced that they would hold annual races there beginning in 1997. In 2000, Ron Mistak (a former PCA Club Racing steward) learned that Penske was going to reconfig- ure the infield to accommodate a multi purpose road course and allow car clubs to start using the facility. He proposed that the San Diego region produce a PCA Club Race. A core Lori DeCristo at registration CFOS, fun for all ages Janice Witteried assisting GPX driver team quickly came together and in the Spring of 2002 the first California Festival of Speed was held. This first year was a tremen- dous success. The festival atmo- that happen again, but it took sever- Petersen Museum. sphere was very popular. There was al years to build back what we had In recent years there has been a an amazing vendor row, daily track initially created. Ron Mistak, Vince refocus on family and kids, with the tours, a mini autocross, DE groups, Knauf and Michael Dolphin were Porsche Juniors program coming to tech sessions, a swap meet and event co-chairs for several years. the forefront. about 5000 Porsche enthusiasts This has evolved and the current co- Sponsorship has continued to who came to enjoy the action. chairs are Tom Brown and Suesan increase with Walter’s Riverside 2003 was a problem. We were Carter. Porsche becoming the named spon- Photo Class Instructors John Straub and Stephen Krupnick Saturday morning Photo Class not able to secure a race date and For the 50th anniversary of the sor, with Michelin, KW, JRZ, MCS, had to piggyback with a Grand Am 911, we created a 911 Timeline Gear Tie, Lucas Oil, Vision Motor- event. This took away a lot of our which had one from every 911 year, sports and Pelican Parts as partici- first year momentum. We never let including a 901 that came from the pating sponsors.

Check-in at CA Festival of Speed Patty Reilly and Suesan Carter at registration PCA Tent Betsy Wadman - GER Paulina Rojas and Joe Tu OCR Tony Wilder and Norman Ross, SDR Chas Harrell GPX & Doug Dill SDR

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Cars lined up at Grid Tom Weber drivingToms Turtle #154 Volunteers at pit entry from track Jeanell Christopher Bakersfield 911 Engine

Paul Bolton and Gunther Enz Mark Curran and Chuck Sharp Loren Beggs 356 Timeline 914 Timeline

Porsche Riverside Booth Fans enjoy the racing simulator. Ted Lighthizer - SBR photographer Aleksandar Tasic and Chet Kolleysteve Steve Geldman - SBR

Elite Finish Detailing GMG Racing Lucas O il

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Drivers ED & Zone 8 Autocross March 11, 2019 Streets of Willow Photos by Jimmie Mitchell Day Away

Early 911s on track Drivers Meeting

Michael Dolphin Jenny Daniels and Suesan Way Carter Jimmie Mitchell

Tom Jones giving a Racing Flag Demo Sandra Burkhardt Arturo Chaparro at Tech Inspection

Group in pits: Nick Perdikaris, Steve Foster, Instructors: Patrick Sloan, Dave Hockett, Chuck Miller at Tech Inspection Michael Dolphin, David Witteried, Doc Pryor, Michael Klein, Ian Anderson, Glenn Orton Rod Simmons, and Dave Hockett

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Cars being prepped in the Grid David Wittereid at the Driver Meeting

Connie Somers and Ian Hislop Corner workers & flagging team David Lin

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Photos by Kesse Ho Suesan Carter and Cayenne Skip Carter and Cayenne

Jennifer Babsky and Eduardo Limon

Steve Firshein and Cayenne J'Nan and Armand Gastelo and Cayenne Brita and Marty Goldsmith and Macan

Jim Scrimger and 1953 pre-A Cabriolet Brian and Michael Haydel, Eric Pueschel and Jeff Peck

Alan Johnson Marty and Brita Goldsmith

Don Daggert and Bob Hechtman Euan and Scott Parker new members Glenn Franke with Dillon and Skyler Arturo Chaparro, Suesan Carter, J'Nan and Door prize winners Alicia Weaver and Suesan Carter at GPX Armand Gastelo Store and Patty Reilly at check-in 22 23 The Circuit

Book Reviews for Porschephiles by Bruce Herrington, Orange Coast Region The Point of it All: A lifetime of great loves & endeavors by Charles Krauthammer published November 2018 by Crown Forum, NY, NY

This is a book with no PORSCHE content, but still an inter- of chess, baseball, politics and economics, all with touches of esting, engaging, and even enlightening read. The subtitle may ancient history thrown in. One is reminded of the Walrus in be misleading because this book is not a romance, but rather Through The looking glass who would speak of shoes and ships it is a collection of Charles Krauthammer columns, essays and sealing wax, of cabbages and kings and.... actually, printed in several different publications but mostly Krauthammer does not dictate, preach or opine. He ob- the Washington Post. Some 30 serves and comments. Naturally, he ob- years worth have been selected serves presidents and administrations, by topics into 18 chapters pack- and sometimes he seems to favor; at aged in five parts, bookended by other times to deplore, the actions of commentary from his son, and the same administration. Hard to cat- editor, Daniel. Though his “life- egorize his overall position, but in each time war on commas” makes instance he has a knack for convincing him an enemy for this reviewer, the reader that he, Charles has unique, the book is still highly recom- constructive insight. He is definitely of mended. the question authority school, but his Charles definitely had a way questions are not about matters of legit- with words: he worked very imacy but rather deal with the sound- hard at it and it shows. His eru- ness of their thinking. An approach that dition will probably give your may make one reconsider one's own vocabulary some unaccustomed thinking. That seems to be the point. exercise; perhaps the same for It's not so much that he's iconoclastic your perspective on the world at as that he is always looking for an oth- large. His pieces are filled with er side to the story. He refuses to buy humor, insight and facts. They conventional wisdom just because it is are easily readable by anyone, conventional, instead he has a canny despite challenging the intellect knack for being able to point out an of even the scholarly. Most ar- overlooked facet of many issues of the ticles finish with a thought pro- day. He writes critiques, not criticism. voking flourish. As a formerly One thing rarely found in Krautham- practicing psychiatrist, his com- mer's writing is the word "I." He was ments on gun control, medical not only a very private person, but also ethics and other national pas- wise enough to recognize that his job sions, are particularly intriguing. was to analyze and present topics, not himself. As editor, his On the surface he might appear to be anti-establishment, son Daniel did create a final chapter with writings about his but perhaps it is really a matter of being anti-gullible – he dad's life. doesn't criticize per se, but points out alternatives and asks THE POINT OF IT ALL is hard bound with 360 6x9-1/2 some questions that no one else (dares ?) to discuss. He really is inch matte pages with a very readable type size. There are no presenting a 30 thousand feet view of goings on in this and oth- illustrations but there is a very extensive index. A must read for er countries. He deals with historical figures, philanthropists, anyone interested in the world beyond their Porsche. It should scholars, philosophers, even journalists. Few current politician be available for $28.00 from your favorite bookseller or from passed muster as worthy of inclusion in his 'if you can't say Amazon.com. something good say nothing at all" commentaries. He writes

24 Membership Report May 2019 May Anniversaries 27 years Mike & Kris Burns 17 years Narv & Treva Langston 16 years Rick Denver Tyrone & Angela Moore Poppy ReserveStory &Tour Photos by Alan Johnson 13 years Johnny & Jake Wetzstein Tony Ferreira Scott Borman & Tami Roman Kurt & Rebecca Mayer Hazell Hofsess Bill & Beeber Clevenger 12 years Albert Franco Bob Baddy 11 years Brett & Sarah Mohr Siegfried & Nellie Roller Hazel Hofsess & Marilyn Gale Tony & Rebecca Ferreira Manos & Athan Athanassiou Charles Harrell 10 years Stephen Krupnick Sigfried & Nellie Roller Robert & Alice Myrtle 9 years Charles & Karen Harrell Linda & Mike Nolasco Stuart Baron 8 years Eddie & Loree Swanenburg 5 years Kevin & Robert Reinhardt 4 years James Gambit & Tammy Murray Craig & Suzanne Vittitoe Albert Franco 3 years Scott Borman Daniel McGowan Stuart & Linda Baron Others have their “Flash Mob”; Grand Prix region had up the Angeles Crest Highway. Even descending the San 2 years Armand Ramirez its “Flash Tour”. Gabriel Mountains hillsides of wildflowers came into view. Mick Barbee With the past winter’s rain there was great interest in Sticking to the backroads on the outskirts of Palmdale and 1 year Fernando Gallegos the anticipated wildflower bloom in Southern California. Lancaster, acre-sized patches of flowers began to appear The peak bloom time is so dependent on sun, rain, wind around each turn. Cresting a rise overlooking the Ante- May New Members — Transfers In and temperature conditions. With the local media report- lope Valley, suddenly the expanse of the CA State Poppy Arjun Cardoza 1999 White Boxster ing that some areas had received over 10,000 visitors per Reserve came into view with miles of the State Flower of Manos Athanassiou Eddie Aldoph 2014 Black 911 Carrera S Bill & Beeber Clevenger day on the weekend, it had to be mid-week. CA, the orange-gold California Poppy. Glenn Franke 2016 White 911 Turbo S Cab The tour was initially set up within a 2 week window. Once parked there were many trails taking visitors John Landgraf 1993 Red/Blk 911 Carrera 2 Watching the 10 day weather forecasts on the Weather up amongst the flowers. Interspersed among the poppies Scott Parker 2019 718 Boxster Underground website, the final date was set for Monday were other flowers: Lupine, Red Maids, yellow Coreopsis Aubrey Trass 2006 Boxster March 25. It was predicted to be at the end of a warming and many more. At the Interpretive Center a packet of trend with cooling and rain possible by Wednesday. poppy seeds was purchased. After planting in the fall, I will Members from Grand Prix, Los Angeles and Orange have my own “square feet” of Poppies in my backyard. County Regions gathered in La Canada for the drive Daniel McGowan

Linda & Mike Nolasco

Rick Denver Kurt & Rebecca Mayer

Armand Ramirez

The poppy on the right has the bloom sheath Linda and Mark O'Brien just coming off of the petals Tours Chair and group leader Alan Johnson

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Maintained by Black Forest. Perfect for DE, Time Trial or Club Racing. Full cage, fire Grand Prix Region system, spare wheels, tires & parts; Cool Suit (both sides), 2 sets race seats, communi- cation equipment camera (and all required PCA Club Racing gear), spare half shaft, Presents straight exhaust pipe and street legal muffler, Hans device, gloves, shoes, etc. This is still a street legal car that can be driven to and from events. 30’ 10,000# Texas Trailer is large enough to carry the car, tools and a small track support vehicle. View the Universe through For SALE NEW Mount Wilson Observatory’s Porsche Motorsports Jacket Historic 60inch Telescope Softshell Jacket XL – WAP8040XLOF July 13, 2019 – Sunset to 1:00 A.M. New Price $369.00 Sale price $250.00

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2011 911 Carrera Coupe. 18" Originale Teile Silver Wheels with new Michelin 4S. PDK, Navigation, Mount Wilson Observatory’s 60-inch telescope saw first light in 1908. Funded by Andrew Carnegie, the telescope was the world’s largest until the Mount Wilson 100-inch was completed in 1918. During the WWI years, Harlow Shapley used Bluetooth, Heated Sports Seats, Sunroof. 60K service done. Brand new OEM it to overturn the long accepted view that the sun was at the center of our Milky Way Galaxy. Shapley used the great light brake pads and brake discs. Respectfully kept and maintained. No accidents. gathering power of the 60-inch to show that our solar system is instead half way out toward the edge of our Galaxy. The Never tracked. Always driven with Love. Always garaged with a car cover. Cover telescope was a workhorse instrument for astronomy for over half a century and used by astronomical luminaries such available for purchase also. Mileage: 61,090 as Edwin Hubble, Walter Baade and Allan Sandage to unravel the secrets of stars and galaxies. Exterior Color: Carrera White. Interior Color: Black. Today, the 60-inch is the largest telescope in the world devoted entirely to public viewing of astronomical objects. Its Contact David Middleton: [email protected] large light collecting mirror and the exquisite skies over Mount Wilson provide an unrivaled and unique experience. The Porsche Club – Grand Prix Region is pleased to announce that we have reserved a very special evening of viewing 2004 996 Cup Car $99,000 at the historic Mt. Wilson Observatory 60-inch telescope. We will be meeting for and early dinner at a restaurant in La Canada/Flintridge before driving up to the Observatory. Very clean & fast 996 Cup car, well-maintained by Autometrics. Club raced in PCA GTC3 class, many podiums, NO CRASHES or tub damage. 3 sets BBS wheels, MoTeC, updated seat/belts, Cool Shirt, log We are limited to the number of people that can attend a viewing session, so space is at a premium. If you are interest- book, spares, incl 2nd OEM bumper cover. 7 HOURS on newly rebuilt engine and trans., all maint records. ed, please register as soon as possible. Registration opens June 1, 2019 and closes on July 5, 2019. Attendees will be chosen on a first come first served basis, and there will be a waiting list. Minimum age for attendance is 12 years old. Awesome car! Location: Charleston, SC Bruce McPherson (303) 548-0202 For more detailed information and Registration for this event go to: http://PCAGPX.MotorsportReg.com 1985 944 SP1 Club Racer (trailer optional) $12,000 Date: July 13, 2019 Very strong, dependable track car. Fresh engine and tranny, Guard LSD, Time: Sunset to 1:00 A.M. short 5th, AMB, Longacre convex mirror, hood pins, Sparco steering wheel, Cost: $60.00 per person Odyessy battery, Nomex shifter boot, fire system, Weltmeister frt sway bar, Tarett rear bar, steel front control arms, 400# front springs, coil over, 30mm rear torsion bar, cool suit, roll cage, race seats and harnesses, spare fuel jugs, For more information please contact: stock muffler, 2 sets wheels/tires & other parts. PCA log book. Open trailer Jeff Peck - 310-345-8081 - [email protected] (with winch) available for $2,000. San Diego Skip Carter 619.992.9927 [email protected]

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The Circuit May 2019

JOIN US Index of Advertisers Accutrack 13 PCA has something for everybody! Badge Bar (Gary Nila) 13 /26 Social Events Porsche Parade Tours & Rallies Treffen N. America Children's Dental Health Clinic 4 On-Track Driving Member Discounts Circle Porsche 19 Concours d'elegance Club Racing Each month at Breakfast Club we will reserve a line of prime parking Class Auto Center 11 spaces for selected Porsche models Panorama (National Magazine) Autocross The Circuit (GPX Magazine) 3000+ Events Annually GPX Name Badge Order Form 24 For January anyone driving a Cayman All for only $46/yr ! is invited to park in the Cone Zone. Dr. Tony Mork 21 Apply Online at PCA.org Pacific Porsche Back Cover (Specify Membership in GPX Region) • May — All 911s through 1989 • Jun — All convertibles or Polished Detail 25 Fill out a Membership Application available at our • • Jul — Red, White or Blue Breakfast Meeting, or print from GrandPrixRegion.com Sierra Madre Collection 31 On the Cover... Walter's Porsche of Riverside 9 • Aug — 996 (rescheduled) Questions? Contact Patty Reilly, GPX Membership Chair On our recent tour to the Poppy Field [email protected] (714) 402-2405 West Coast Series Club Racing 11 State Park near Lancaster, our participants • Sep — 356 and all pre 1965 got to see some truly magnificant colors, thanks to all the rain we've had this year. Alan Johnson, who led the tour, took the CHECK US OUT photos you see later on in this issue. Come to our Monthly GPX Breakfast Club Meeting - Everyone Welcome!

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