On the Cover Photo The Racers Group At Cover Barbara McCrory

Steve McCrory Editor

Rik Larson Production Editor

Mike Willis Layout

Barbara McCrory Photography, Flyers

Mike Dunn Advertising

Skip Quain Technical Articles

Collin Fat Reporter

Kirk Bradford Reporter

Sacramento Valley Region - Club of America - www.svr-pca.org 2017 Board of Directors President Eduardo Ortega, Jr. 916.548.0067 [email protected] Vice President Gregg Plourde Volume 55, No.3 March 2017 530.210.3341 vicepresident@svr-pca. Upcoming Events Columns and Sections org 5 SVR, Zone, PCA & Local Events 2 President’s Notes Secretary 6 Upcoming Events, Close Ups 3 Editor’s Corner Rebecca Plourde 4 Pretty Darn Kwik 530.210.9686 Features and Reviews 5 Calendar of Events [email protected] 7 SVR Donates to 2 Causes 9 Drifting Back 14 SVR Dinner Valentine’s Day 12 Driver’s Meeting Treasurer 15 Zone 7 Concours Series 22 SVR Board Minutes Joy Nieslony 24 SVR Membership 530.515.5242 16 Podium Finish - 911 RSR 28 Drifter Classifieds [email protected] 20 In The Zone 29 SVR Goodie Store Social Director 29 Index of Advertisers Mardi Quain 650.504.4866 [email protected]

Membership Director Janet Conner 916.939.3882 [email protected] svr-pca.org/content/newsletter-drifter Competition & Safety Director Information and Committee Directory Matt Deter Advertising Manager Goodie Store 916.630.8924 Linda Bradford 916.899.5731 [email protected] Mike Dunn 916.837.0203 [email protected] [email protected] Webmaster Autocross Chair Historian Bill Fargo Noah Bentley 916.984.1811 916.802.4679 Collin Fat 916.955.7966 [email protected] Susan Bentley 916.995.4963 [email protected] [email protected] Past President Charity Chair Collin Fat Jeff Birkholz 530.305.5958 New Member Group 916.955.7966 [email protected] Sue Sanders 209.401.5607 pastpresident@svr-pca. Tara Jones 209.670.4597 org Concours Chair [email protected] Kent Brandon 916.663.1702 [email protected] Rally Chair Drifter Editor Richard Wetzel 530.304.6555 Steve McCrory Driver Education Chair [email protected] 916.747.1447 Frederick Rauch 916.989.0580 [email protected] [email protected] Share the Wealth George & Lisa Okamoto 916.617.1145 Sacramento Valley Region, Porsche Club of America. Dummkopf Chair [email protected] (SVR), publishes the Drifter monthly for its members. Vacant Written contributions and photos are welcome and [email protected] Technical Chair should be e-mailed to the editor. The deadline for ma- Skip Quain 650.504.4846 terial is one month prior to the month of publication. SVR members should notify the membership director Event Liaison to Niello Porsche [email protected] promptly of an address change to insure uninterrupted Kim Nelson 916.337.7716 delivery. All material in this newsletter is protected by [email protected] Tour Co-Chairs copyright. However, newsletter editors of others regions Hector Chavez 916.752.9210 chartered by the Porsche Club of America may reprint any article provided that credit is given to the author and Matt Menning 408.375.9089 Sacramento Valley Region and that The Drifter is cited as [email protected] the source. Zone 7 Representative Loma Prieta Region facebook.com/svr.pca Sandy Provasi 408.947.0980 [email protected] is an award-winning monthly publication of the Sacramento Valley Region, which is affiliated with Porsche Club of America, the largest and most prestigious marque automobile club in the United States.

Sacramento Valley Region - Porsche Club of America - www.svr-pca.org 1 Menning and wife Lisa and New Mem- SVR President’s Column ber Co-Chair Sue Sanders and husband Eduardo Ortega, Jr. SVR President Brian Sanders. This first club dinner of the year has started 2017 with a bang. For upcoming club events, the deadline to RSVP for the dinner at Paul Martin’s American Grill is March 18th. Please see announcement in the Drifter Hello SVR Members. This is already Design Store, and the amazing evening and Website and contact dinner host Liz my third monthly column and time is was concluded with a dinner in the 917 Houser to double check if there is still sure passing fast! I begin by reporting Restaurant. Our Zone Representative, room. The advertisement for the April the outcome of the allegedly missing Sandy Provasi, her husband Tom Provasi 10th Club Dinner at Fat’s Asian Bistro chairs at Fire Station 32. There were and Diablo Region President Carlos in Folsom hosted by Yvonne “Cookie” not missing at all! The firefighters had Bocanegra were the Zone 7 people sit- Anderson is included in this edition of an end-of-the-year holiday celebration ting in my table. We had the chance to the Drifter. Get your RSVPs early; this and borrowed some of them. Before talk and enjoy a great camaraderie. The multi-course dinner has been at the top the February board meeting I visited beauty of this center is that it is there, of popularity among club dinners every the place, and the complete number of for us in California, a mere 10 hours year that has been offered. And talking chairs were available once more. But drive away from Sacramento (instead of about popular events, National PCA an- the maximum number of people al- having to travel to the one in Atlanta). nounced officially that lodging registra- lowed in that room has not changed, so Needless to say, the enjoyment we all tion for the 2017 Parade at Spokane, I still ask you to please send me a RSVP had at PECLA was out-of-this world. WA would open February 21st. If you (email/text/phone call) if you plan to I recommend you plan a vacation in wish to attend Parade, please register attend any board meeting. Southern California that includes visit- early. Due to the very long distance to As I write this column, the last ing PECLA. I hope to make a movie soon Spokane from Sacramento, it is recom- ninety-six hours have been full of for our SVR Vimeo HD collection, so mended that you plan to drive the first Porsche excitement for me. On Satur- you can share a preview of the exciting leg of the trip and sleep in a hotel along day, February 11th I attended the 2017 thrills that await you at PECLA. the way the first night. The day after Winter Board of Directors Meeting of A short two days after I returned you will then complete the second leg PCA, held in Los Angeles. As Rik Larson from L.A., my wife Margarita and I of the trip and arrive at the destination. had told me beforehand, the meet- attended the Valentine’s Day Din- I have heard interest among members ing was very professional and it had a ner (held actually in the 14th) hosted that wish to drive together in groups in packed agenda of three non-stop-hours by Gary and Alma Thompson at the an unofficial manner (not an SVR driving of club business. I said hello to each of Smokey Oaks Tavern in Fair Oaks. A total tour). I invite any member(s) to step up the members of the National Executive of 55 members attended, and during and lead this effort. I plan to attend the Council, and at the end of the meeting the social hour I distributed to all the Parade too and this will be my first one. talked briefly with National President attendees the National PCA seal stickers Finally, another big event that has Caren Cooper. She has very charismatic emblazoned with the celebratory addi- a registration opend February 15th (via personality, and was happy to talk with tion of SVR 55th Anniversary statement. MotorsportReg) is the first ever Zone me and wish me the best of luck for our We will be distributing all the stickers 7 Tri-Region Tour. This is a four-day work at SVR. to the membership at club events this event that will explore the territories of Sometime after that, we all lined up year. I also brought and displayed the Redwood, Shasta and Sacramento Val- to board two tours buses that took us sophisticated self-standing 55th Anniver- ley Regions. It is scheduled for June 1-4, to the brand-new Porsche Experience sary Banner with its built in aluminum 2017. It will cover 884 miles of different Center Los Angeles (PECLA). Porsche base that just arrived from National. geographic profiles that include coastal, Cars North America was our very gra- Besides the seal as described above for forest and canyon roads, covered in 4 cious host. When we arrived, they the stickers, a gorgeous picture of the tour legs. This superb driving tour is separated us into three groups. The first Monterey Werks Reunion is shown at limited to 60 cars; so if you would like activity was a group test drive, driven by the bottom. Quite a beautiful banner, I to get your kicks in Northern California their professionals. I boarded a Cayenne recommend you take the opportunity to roads, please register right away. Our Turbo S (the driver said it produces 570 take a selfie or pose for a picture with Tour Chair Hector Chavez and Tour Co- HP). Accompanied by two other PCA this six-and-a-half feet tall banner, it is Chair Matt Menning have been hard at members, the driver proceeded to give quite striking and we will be bringing it work in the Tri-Region Tour Team since us a high performance ride driven with to events. The dinner was a huge suc- November 2016. I thank them for their the precision of a fighter pilot. The ride cess, and George and Lisa Okamoto had efforts. was so intense, that my body trembled a large number of door prizes for Share for a few minutes after I stepped out of the Wealth. As usual, spirits are very Have a great March, and safe travels! the vehicle. The rest of the tour includ- lively when it is time to distribute them. ed trying the Porsche Driving Simulators Among the board members in atten- (equipped with real GT3 seats!), tour dance were Past President and AX Chair of the shop facility of Porsche North Collin Fat and wife Elaine, Social Direc- America Motorsports, an opportunity tor Mardi Quain and husband, Technical to buy merchandise in the Porsche Chair Skip Quain, Tour Co-Chair Matt

2 Sacramento Valley Region - Porsche Club of America - www.svr-pca.org Editor’s Corner Steve McCrory, SVR Drifter Editor Photo By Collin Fat

There is a saying that time flies, impact on how we bring you articles to a new website, with all of the links and it must be true, as with this issue of and information about our club. One to the Drifter, club news and events, as the March Drifter, we are already three of the article themes we would like well as Zone 7 and PCA National. Our months into the 2017 schedule of SVR to continue are “Porsche Roads” with new site lends itself to higher participa- activities. That also means we are three members providing their favorite drives tion from our club members to provide months closer to spring driving weather. with a few photos thrown in for illustra- photos and articles of interest. Bill is Here in the foothills something else has tion. Technical article ideas are welcome working on plans for a group photo of been flying and it's been rain, wind and as always. members and their cars. Details com- snow and tree limbs just in the last few Successful businesses and volun- ing soon. Bill can be contacted by email days, complete with worsening potholes teer organizations, including car clubs, listed in our Board of Directors section. and power outages. rely on planning ahead with a succes- In this issue of the Drifter, find Tim Check out the expanded Calendar sion planning process. It's been a recent Cronin's feature article on the 24 Hours of Events; it's time to plan your year. topic at our board meetings and it is of Daytona, and Collin Fat's article on With Tours, Autocrosses, Tech Sessions, worth noting that the transition to new preparing for the Parade Autocross, Dinners and Concours events there is board and chair positions starts early as well as news about the clubs con- much to choose from. There is a rea- in the year. Easing the transition early tribution to The California Automobile son the Sacramento Valley Region was prepares us to move forward with a Museum and the Fisher House. Visit the selected as PCA Region Of The Year, and minimum of disruption. If you have CAM when you have a chance as a new it's all about the variety of events and thought of volunteering for a board or roofing project will be underway in a the depth of member enthusiasm for chair position, you can contact Collin few months. The Cover photo is pro- planning, organizing and attending our Fat, nominating committee chair or a vided by The Racers Group, and we will events. But wait, there's more. With the board member for more information as have a report next issue on the recently Parade lodging registration open, it's 2018 approaches. completed tour of their facilities in time to plan your journey to Spokane Bill Fargo, SVR Webmaster, sends Petaluma. See the introduction article for a Porsche Experience that extends us this news. Sacramento Valley Region of John D'Angelo, who has stepped up over 9 days of everything Porsche. If continues to be one of the highest vis- to be the new Zone 7 Concours Chair. It Parade 62 is your first time, you will ited sites in PCA. We generally average is not too early to think about coming enjoy your time and come away with 15 to 25 thousand hits per month. We Concours events. Oh wait, I think I see a better understanding of why we are thank our members and other enthu- the sun coming out from behind the all involved with this club and this SVR siasts from around the world for their clouds. Region. visits. Next month, we are transitioning The Drifter Team is looking for a few Parade participants to provide photos and short articles that can offer members a snapshot of their experience of the 62nd Porsche Parade. We are also looking for SVR members to write about their involvement in the Zone 7 Competition Series events that include Concours and Autocross. Special thanks go to Collin Fat for volunteering to share his perspective of the Autocross experi- ence. His previous article “Look Ahead For Fast Lap Times” is a topic that also translates into enhanced safe street driving, where looking beyond the cars in front of you can save your life. I often will change lanes if my vision is blocked by a larger vehicle. Extending the range of your vision gives you the extra time needed to react to a potentially dan- gerous situation. The Drifter Team has expanded to eight members and the additional talent has made a positive

Sacramento Valley Region - Porsche Club of America - www.svr-pca.org 3 PDK (Pretty Darn Kwik) Rik Larson, SVR Member Please Pass the Salt and Pepper Herb and Jan Hoover are stepping down as the hosts for the Saturday Breakfast held on the first Saturday of the month. They have been doing this Yes, Mistakes 2017 Membership Directory event since at least 2010. Jerry Alter has My misspelling of “Porshe” in PDK Yes, we still print and distribute one stepped up to take over the traditional last month was pointed out by Larry to all primary members. Janet Con- event. Wilson. (And I did not catch it either- ner says she will accept your updates FIVE years ago in the DRIFTER Mike) And we should have indicated (e-mail, car, etc.) this month and then Editor Kyle Gong selected “Playing that the cover photo was taken at the close it off so that it can be printed. Her in the Snow” for the color cover. It fea- Tech Tactics West event in November. contact information is on page 1 of this tured a black 911 followed by 4 white The car (restoration of the first Le Mans Drifter. ones that were part of the Porsche Porsche race car) was covered in Dan New SVR Website Coming Camp4 Canada Experience. Collin Fat Rowland’s article but we should have Bill Fargo is working on a new look (there is that name again) was put- put it in the credits as well. for our website. He expects to have it ting the word out about the Autocross 55th Anniversary for SVR available sometime this month. School coming up in May. The decals The window decals from PCA have Sign up Early for Events? celebrating the 50th SVR Anniversary arrived. They will be available at various If you are thinking about attending were going fast. And the Macan was events. Just ask Eduardo, Janet, Mardi, an event, I suggest you sign up as soon announced as a new SUV model from Matt, or Collin for one. as you read about it. The Zone 7 Tri- Porsche (it has been 5 years?). And we Porsche Parade Region Tour had 42 signups in the first just started to catch some glimpses of The registration and lodging phase 5 days of registration (maximum is 60 the new roofline of the 991 Cabriolet. is open. It will cost you $200.00 to reg- cars, Tour is sold out). The San Simeon SVR had 584 primary members and 466 ister and receive a car number. Signup Tour has openings for 2 more cars as affiliate members for a total of 1,050. for the events, tours, banquets, etc. the time this is being written (February There was a full page flyer announcing will open on Monday, April 3rd. All the 22th). The Cambria Tour in September the 3-day Eureka Tour. And registration information is at the website, which is has room for 10 more cars. Things are for the Porsche Parade in Salt Lake City 2017parade.pca.org good. was to open on March 13, 2012.

4 Sacramento Valley Region - Porsche Club of America - www.svr-pca.org Sacramento Valley Region Calendar

Event dates and locations are subject to change. Always check www.svr-pca.org for the most up-to-date information For schedule changes, contact Gregg Plourde at [email protected] 2017 SVR Events 2017 Zone 7 Competition Events svr-pca.org www.zone77.org

March 4 Breakfast, Brookfields CONCOURS April 23 Concours Prep and Judging School March 20 SVR Dinner, Paul Martin’s Bistro, Houser’s May 21 Yosemite Region Lodi April 1 Breakfast, Brookfields June 4 Loma Prieta Region, PartsHeaven April 7-9 San Simeon Tour, Willis & Plourde April 10 Fat’s Bistro, SVR Dinner, Folsom, Yvonne AUTOCROSS Anderson April 8 Golden Gate Region, Marina April 29 Rubicon Tour and BBQ, Murphy’s April 9 Loma Prieta Region, Marina May 7 Rally School #1 and Rally, Niello Porsche, Richard May 20 Redwood Region, Santa Rosa Wetzel May 21 Zone 7, Santa Rosa May 13 Car Clinic, Detail Maniac, Skip Quain WEST COAST RACING SERIES May 20 New Member Tour, Sue Sanders and Tara Jones March 18-19 Golden Gate Region, Thunderhill Raceway June 1-4 Zone 7 Tour, Northern California April 21-23 Zone 8, Auto Club Speedway, Fontana June 10 SVR Concours Dinner, Niello Porsche May 27-28 Golden Gate Region, Buttonwillow Raceway June 11 SVR Concours, Niello Porsche, Kent Brandon ZONE 7 OTHER EVENTS June 18 River Cats, Porsche “Parade” & Parking, Quain’s June 1-4 Zone 7 Tour, Northern California (wait list)

2017 SVR Autocross Events Upcoming PCA Events 2017 Contact Collin Fat 916.955.7966 / [email protected]

March 4 AX School, Stockton - Wait List March 10 Werks Reunion, Amelia Island, Florida April 1 AX Stockton March 29-April 2 Treffen Hill Country, Austin, Texas May 6 AX Stockton July 9-15 Porsche Parade, Spokane, Washington June 3 Zone 7 AX, Stockton August 18 Werks Reunion, Corral de Tierra, Salinas July 1 Zone 7 AX, Stockton September 23 IMSA and Porscheplatz, Laguna Seca August 12 AX Stockton September 20-24 Treffen Asheville, Asheville, North Carolina Sept. 2 AX Stockton October 21 Ax Stockton

Recurring SVR Monthly Events Upcoming Events of Interest

1st Saturday SVR First Saturday Breakfast 8:15 AM 356CAR Breakfast, Marie Callender’s Brookfields Restaurant 11135 Folsom Blvd., 2nd Saturday Citrus Heights. Jim Hardie; Rancho Cordova. Come by and enjoy a great [email protected] time with breakfast. Senior breakfast is also available. You are welcome to just show up. Jerry Alter, 530.344.0475 2nd Wed. SVR Board Meeting 7-9 PM Sacramento Metro Fire Department Station 32, 8890 Roediger Lane (Hazel, north of Sunset Avenue), Fair Oaks.

Sacramento Valley Region - Porsche Club of America - www.svr-pca.org 5 Upcoming Events - Close Ups...

Spokane Porsche Parade Update Tours ---- Lots of them Schools --- Lots of them The first phase of the registration The San Simeon Tour has 2 spots Details about the Zone 7 Concours process is open and by most reports remaining as this is being written. The Judging and Preparation school have was a breeze to get thru. This phase Zone 7 Tour Tri-Region is full (60 cars) been finalized. It will be held on Sunday, provided you with a car number (after and has a wait list. This event filled 7 April 23rd at San Francisco Sports Cars paying $200) and gave you access to the days after registration opened. in San Carlos. It will start at 10 am and lodging selection (4 hotels) process. The The Cambria Tour still has room for they are providing everything. You can’t next phase opens on Monday, April 3rd about 10 more cars. This 3-day event is beat that. Zone 7 Concours Chair John and will allow entrants to select com- a repeat from last year. It is being held D’Angelo is the contact (dangelo.jj@ petitive events, banquets, tours, and at the end of September. The Sanders gmail.com). Seating is limited. special options. The Spokane Parade and Plourdes are hosting this event Details for the two SVR rally Registration Guide will be available on again (not to be repeated next year). schools and rallies are now finalized. the Parade Website (look under the Everything I heard last year about this Both schools are free but the rallies Registration tab) in late March. Tour tour was great. after each will have a fee (and awards). details (21 page PDF and schedule --- 1 Planning for the Mendocino Tour Both are a great way to prepare for the page) are already up on the website in November has begun. We will have Porsche Parade. Sunday, May 7th is the (look under the Other Activities & Frederick Rauch coordinating the use Gimmick Rally School at Niello Porsche Events tab). The website is of the MacCallum House Suites for us in Rocklin. RSVP required…limited 2017parade.pca.org this year (about 10 rooms). This place seating. The TSD Rally School will be has always been a great location for the held on Sunday, June 25th at Porsche Friday night social get-togethers. Stay of Livermore. RSVP needed for that one tuned for details. also. Contact is Richard Wetzel at rally@ svr-pca.org

6 Sacramento Valley Region - Porsche Club of America - www.svr-pca.org SVR Donates to Two Very Good Causes:

SVR Donates to CAM’s a deal breaker! So the “Raise the Roof” “Raise the Roof” fundraising campaign was started last By: Kim Nelson, SVR Member summer to raise the money. At the Christmas Tree Decorating The idea of our club donating to party last year our then President elect the California Automobile Museum’s Eduardo Ortega, Jr. and I were walking (CAM) “Raise the Roof” campaign was out when he looked at me and said “I hatched at last November’s Christmas think SVR should contribute to the fund- Tree Decorating Party and Potluck held raising campaign”. About the only thing at the Museum. The Museum Director, I could say was “My thoughts exactly!” Delta Pick Mello, made a presentation During December, Eduardo put together about the Museum and its need for a an excellent presentation for the Janu- Photo, Eduardo and Kim present the new roof. CAM has been housed in the ary Board Meeting and after a bit of check to Delta. Photo Barbara McCrory same building located at 2200 Front discussion the board voted unanimously Street in old town Sacramento since to contribute $2000 to the Museum’s many times in the past, this December its inception in 1986 – a building they fundraising campaign and to invite we will have a display of in lease at a very favorable rate from the Delta to our February board meeting to the Car Club Cavalcade section of the city and a building the city almost sold receive the check. Museum. to the Museum about a year and a half SVR has supported the Museum for As of this writing the Museum is at ago. But that’s a story for another time. over twenty years by being a Car Club 90% of their $750,000 goal and con- The fact is the roof leaked in 1986 and Member. When I joined SVR in 2000 struction on the new roof is scheduled even though the Museum has made our club’s New Member Orientations to start in May. The Museum will be many attempts to fix the leaks they were being held at the Museum. We’ve able to stay open to the public during continue. With the last extension of the had dinner meetings, Christmas Par- construction but the car collection and Museums’ lease from the city the city ties, social gatherings and even CRAB 32 exhibits will be reduced by about 25% put in the requirement that a new roof at the Museum. Additionally, we have until late summer when construction be put on by the fall of this year or risk been participating in the annual Christ- is complete. The California Automobile losing the lease. Many of you have had mas Tree Decorating Party and Potluck Museum is a treasure for Sacramento to put new roofs on your homes and for 12 years and have participated in all and also for any car enthusiast. You you know it’s not cheap. Well, for the 7 CAM Car Cruises and 5 times we have can learn more about the museum by Museum it’s about $750,000 and as a received the award for the car club with visiting their website at www.calauto- nonprofit organization that’s just about the most cars! And as we have done museum.org. Charity Auction - Fisher House by Deb and Mike Dunn, SVR Members

On February 1, 2017, Alma Thomp- son and Deb Dunn presented the 2016 SVR Charity check to Jane Hassanieh, Assistant Director of Fisher House at Travis Air Force Base. (Photo Below) Admiral Fisher and his wife Eliza- beth established temporary housing around the country for families support- ing their loved ones during the veteran’s treatment at VA hospitals. The quality of the facilities and the caring staff speaks well for the organization, and the SVR should take pride in supporting their effort. Side Note: In Fisher House II, they have a small doll house for the kids to occupy their time. I sent a Porsche model from my husband’s collection so the doll house now has a remembrance of the Club’s commitment to this fine organization. Photo, Mike Dunn

Sacramento Valley Region - Porsche Club of America - www.svr-pca.org 7 8 Sacramento Valley Region - Porsche Club of America - www.svr-pca.org Drifting Back, 15 years Ago By Larry Wilson, SVR Member

March 2002 wood and her mom, Kelly Rauch and log in their quarter-page dinner meeting The March 2002 DRIFTER contained Gabe Sandino and yours truly, Freder- ad: (Rich McGlumphy), “This is really a a list of all Zone 7 award recipients at ick and Susan Rauch. Would Frederick great BBQ place. Don’t miss it.” (Rich the end of the 2001 competition sched- and Susan do it again? They say YES! McGlumphy again), “I’ve eaten in a lot ule. Absolutely! All the planning paid off of BBQ restaurants. This is one of my Those award recipients listed were: and what a wonderful day for Porsche favorites. The food here is outstanding.” 2001 Zone 7 Concours Series enthusiasts to visit with new and old Then, the clincher (Karen McGlumphy), awards: friends. Special thanks goes to all the “I usually don’t agree with Rich, but on Bob Murray, Kim Nelson, Ed Dugan, attendees and to Mike Willis, Dennis this one he is absolutely correct!” Kevin Molineaux, Dennis/Judy Stettner, Stettner and Tom Sisson for their guid- Patrick Kennedy, Phil Lawrence, Kent ance. Brandon, and Tom/Jude Sisson; and, You missed a fun day with the kids 2001 Zone 7 Rally Series awards: J. if you didn’t bring them out to Helen Toney, Jessica Toney, Rik Larson, Al Ar- Ashuckian’s March 16th rally. The rally mellini, Jim Cooper, Hubert Lee, Jenny lasted about 2 hours for 11 rally teams Lee, Phillip Marks, and Richard Wetzel. of kids and adults that ended in Rancho Cordova. Checkpoint treats and prizes 2001 Zone 7 Autocross Series were featured. And when you think awards: Rocky Taylor, Dennis Stettner, about it, we are all just kids at heart. Tom Sisson, Mike Ambrozewicz, Al Lise, Never-the-less, it was so nice to see the Doug Coon, Mark Powell, Bill Thorp, smiles on the kid’s faces as we wan- Kathy Smalley, Kevin Molineaux, Debi- dered through the countryside. Helen lyn Molineaux, Tracy Morris, Ron Lew- said the events turned into a “Run For is, Denise Lewis, Tim Fleming, Susan The Gold.” Leprechauns and Shamrocks Fleming, Ken Jones, Greg Adams, David appeared everywhere; at registration, Leong, Glen Brooksby, Bill Winkler, Jim at checkpoint “pit-stops”, and at the fin- Hayes, Sue Hayes, Dean Thomas, Laura ish! The “Wearing of the Green” started Mead, Jerry Pretti, Mary Beth Wilson, with the navigator of each car receiving Al Armellini, Larry Adams, Toni Smith, a shamrock baggie containing a lucky Tish Gleason, Pat Leavitt, Wayne Begg, Green coin (imprinted with a 4-leaf Bud Behrens, Mary Ann Behrens, Ed- clover) and some early energy treats. TrackMasters Racing is a ward Shih, Tom Provasi, Sandy Provasi, The driver received a green boutonniere leader in High Performance and Tim Howard. and a green clipboard to hold all the in- Driver Education events in On March 24, Frederick and Susan structions. The participants traveled to Northern California and Rauch put on a very nice tour entitled places “for learning”, places “for having invites SVR-PCA drivers to Shenandoah Valley Wine Tour to the fun”, and places famous “for historical participate in these events. foothill wineries. The tour included a events.” The kids and their drivers re- lunch fit for a king, good roads, and ceived additional treats at “pit-stops” as super Porsche-people. What more could they searched for answers to the ques- Raceway Mar 11 you ask for? The tour day was blessed tions they had to complete in order to Thunderhill Raceway Apr 14 with no rain with the sun peaking out reach The Pot of Gold at the finish. The Apr 30 from time to time. After a brief review Luck of the Irish delivered a trophy bear Mazda Raceway of the event and all attendees signing wearing a shamrock to each kid. Only Sonoma Sears Point May 6 the liability waiver we were ready to hit one car missed a checkpoint! Great job, Sears Point Autox May 6 the road. We had fourteen Porsches and navigators! Thanks to the Leprechauns one VW Jetta with thirty attendees. The (workers) mentioned here: Mike Willis, Sonoma Sears Point May 7 Porsche’s were all 911 Coupes, Targa’s Sue Fleming, Shelagh Matthews, Cam- Mazda Raceway Jun 17 and Cab’s ranging from the 70s to a eron and J. Toney, Nona and George 2002 in a rainbow beautiful of colors. Morley with granddaughter, Brittany, Mazda Raceway Jun 18 The tour group included: Mike West and J. and Shelagh. Special thanks to and Catherine Straight, Roger and Bon- all the families who brought kids and nie Turner, Val and Deborah Dawang, helped to make this rally a great suc- Come out and stretch Jan and Herb Hoover, Sharon Hind- cess! your car’s legs on some of the marsh and Phil Lawrence, Greg Pasiuk Rich and Karen McGlumphy did it finest tracks in the country! and Ann Houston, Ron and Sally Boeck, again when they selected the Memphis Fun, safe, and definitely... Mike and Carrie Linville, Troy and Chris- Bar-B-Q Company as the location for No speeding tickets! tine Allison and friend Cynetra, Ron the March 14th dinner meeting. What and Kathy Ives, Lyle and Margrit Ives, a wonderful site. I wondered how they www.TrackMasters-Racing.com Dee and Mark Ford, Cristina Under- found these places, then I read the dia-

Sacramento Valley Region - Porsche Club of America - www.svr-pca.org 9 10 Sacramento Valley Region - Porsche Club of America - www.svr-pca.org Sacramento Valley Region - Porsche Club of America - www.svr-pca.org 11 these classroom sessions but know that Driver’s Meeting the seminar speakers are immensely talented and experienced. They will Preparing for A Parade Autocross usually tell you how to go about a tech By Collin Fat, SVR Autocross Chair inspection, what the schedule is de- pending on your car classification, on Photos, Collin Fat what time you need to show up for the Facts to Consider: providing in car instruction at no cost and safety are paramount! Things that event. In addition, I assume that the You may already be contemplating other than your entrance fee. the Parade tech volunteers will check speakers will talk a little about some of whether you would like to attend Pa- Is there a Difference in Participat- range from checking tire tread depths, the basics of driving an autocross school rade this year since it is going to be held ing in a Parade Autocross versus a local looking for fluid leaks, checking for and some basics on how to approach on the west coast in Spokane Washing- Event? pedal travel, checking throttle the course as designed. The course map ton, a 12 hour drive northeast of the pedal return, inspecting your helmet to for Parade autocross courses is usually Sacramento Valley. The dates are July insure it complies with the most recent posted on the Parade website some- 9th through July 15th. With a week long PCR’s regarding Snell rating, and a dozen time in advance of Parade. This course list of activities not including the four other safety checks to insure that your is quite simplified and is in no way a day drive up to Spokane and then back, car is safe to compete. Tech volunteers replacement for attending a multi-day there is a lot to consider. Registration at Parade are in no way responsible to autocross school. for Parade hotel accommodations at verify your car classification as this is Course Walk: the Davenport Grand Hotel has opened left to the Parade participant only. Tech The autocross course will generally with event registration following on inspections start as early as Sunday be setup and ready for a course walk by April 3rd. There will probably be a few during registration and will done right Tuesday afternoon or morning and no groups of SVR members working on up to Wednesday or Thursday. I highly later than Wednesday. It is highly rec- caravans and multi-day tours up to the Weyland Fat at Monterey Parade recommend that if you want to give ommended that you walk the course at Pacific Northwest so stay tuned for your autocross a try that you complete your least 4-6 times to become familiar with monthly e-blasts. Even if you don’t think Parade autocross is quite differ- tech inspection well before the start the site. I actually recommend walk- you will participate in the autocross, it ent from a typical regional or Zone 7 of the autocross. Tech inspection only ing the course on 2 separate occasions. is far better to register initially and then event in that you will only receive from takes about 10 minutes and the vol- Parade Autocross Chair, Leeds Gulick, drop the event when you have made 3-4 opportunities to achieve your best unteers will actually check your wheel will usually lead a driver’s course walk the decision. The autocross at Parade is time versus 6-10 opportunities at a bolt torque as a courtesy so long as several days in advance of the start of conducted over a two day period with local event. There will be the required you don’t have center lock wheels! See competition. Mark this on your calen- events on both Wednesday and Thurs- process of going through a tech inspec- exhibit A for sample tech checklist. dar or give me or any of the autocross day. Wednesday autocross usually has tion, doing a course walk, and classify- Classifying your Car: team a call to find out when we will be all the stock class cars as well as a por- ing your car. No instruction is allowed at If you are a novice and have a to- doing our course walks. The past Parade tion of the production classes running Parade not like at a local regional event. tally stock car then you will find your car autocross sites have been held on an while Thursday session will feature the Registration: class in the PCR’s posted on the Parade airport runway while some sites such as remaining production classes as well Registration for the Parade auto- website under the stock class by year in Salt Lake City have been large parking as all the improved and modified class cross is handled at the time of registra- and model of your car. Car classifica- lots. Airport courses tend to be long and cars. tion. To register you will first have to tions are totally the responsibility of the narrow while those in a large parking classify your Porsche according to the driver and may be subject to protest lot offer more variety and turn shapes. most recent PCR’s (Parade Competition should a trophy be on the line. Informa- Below are SVR members who competed Rules). Car classifications range from tion regarding a protest can be found in at Parade in Monterey. totally stock, to production class which the PCR’s and is not generally a com- allows some modest modifications; mon occurrence. Someone that might to improved class where the like of protest a driver generally would argue Porsche GT3 and Cayman GT4’s will be that the car in question was not classi- lurking to beat class competitors at all fied correctly and usually should have costs. The most competitive class and been classed in a more competitive where the majority of top time of day class. During tech inspection, the vol- awards comes from are in the modi- unteers are not going to ask if you have fied or race classification. In this class, had your Porsche chipped for an extra cars are so heavily modified that they 15 horsepower or if you have stock Mike Willis Hitting a Late Apex are not street legal and commonly have versus a competition suspension which Matt Deter Pushing the Limit their interiors removed, run on full race would push your car class up a notch This being said, what can you ex- slicks, and have raced prepared engines, or two into the production of improved Cone Penalty pect at a Parade autocross and do you transmissions and suspensions. In addi- classes. Generally speaking, if you are a At Parade, the penalty for knocking need to be an expert driver to com- tion, the car owners are generally very novice you most definitely want to class over a cone is a two second penalty. pete. The answer to this question is a experienced and very serious competi- your car in the stock category. If you This is much different than the one cone resounding NO! All Parade competitive tors. Past Parades have seen more than have questions regarding to how to clas- penalty assessed for the same violation events are geared toward novices as 500 cars register for Parade autocross- sify your car, please don’t hesitate to at an SVR event. In either case, if you well as those hoping to capture a class es! Again, even if you are not sure if you send me an email or give me a call. See are running for class points or top time win or perhaps a coveted Top Time of want to participate in the autocross, a copy of the most recent PCR’s on the of day, hitting a cone will almost always Day. If you have never attempted an sign up initially as you can always drop pca.org website. knock that run out of competition. The autocross, you can sign up for a 2 hour the activity. Novice Autocross School: strategy I always recommend is to get classroom seminar on what to expect Tech Inspection: There is generally a novice auto- a clean time on your first run and then or attend SVR’s July 1st Zone 7 event as Tech inspection at a Parade is gener- cross ground school scheduled prior push harder to improve that time once a tune-up. SVR’s very talented team of ally more diligent and perhaps thorough to Wednesday and Thursday’s com- you have one clean run on the books. instructors is always up to the task of than at your local autocross. Liability petition. I have never attended one of Pushing too hard on your first run and

12 Sacramento Valley Region - Porsche Club of America - www.svr-pca.org these classroom sessions but know that possibly hitting a cone or getting a about 75% to make sure you don’t DNF the seminar speakers are immensely DNF (did not finish) puts a tremendous or hit a cone. With this strategy you get talented and experienced. They will amount of stress on a driver looking a clean run and a clean time to improve usually tell you how to go about a tech to have fun and also be competitive. It upon for your next two runs. Speak- inspection, what the schedule is de- is far better to get that one clean run ing of penalties, a DNF is defined as in pending on your car classification, on on the books and avoid the stress of “did not finish” and your time does not what time you need to show up for the a possible second run hitting another count. If you hit a cone the penalty at event. In addition, I assume that the cone or getting another DNF. I always Parade is 2 seconds versus 1 second at speakers will talk a little about some of recommend reaching out to fellow a regional event. This being said, doing the basics of driving an autocross school competitors or SVR members for advice the course walk is ever more critical to and some basics on how to approach on how to analyze your performance your time. After you walk the course, the course as designed. The course map and perhaps give you a tip or two that try to visualize each and every turn on for Parade autocross courses is usually will help you better your time cone free. the course. This will definitely give you posted on the Parade website some- It is important to also remember that that little bit of competitive advantage time in advance of Parade. This course in the strictly stock classes there will that most novices will not have. It could is quite simplified and is in no way a be many competitors who don’t auto- make the difference in qualifying for a replacement for attending a multi-day cross on a regular basis in their home trophy or not. Study the course map autocross school. regions or may be autocrossing for the and process it to your memory. You Course Walk: first time so the odds of getting a trophy won’t know the benefit of knowing The autocross course will generally are actually fairly good for novice and where you are going until you see the be setup and ready for a course walk by beginner autocrossers competing in the time of your next run. Tuesday afternoon or morning and no first autocross at Parade. Be smart and Once you have recorded your first later than Wednesday. It is highly rec- drive smart. clean run, no cones or a DNF, you final 2 ommended that you walk the course at runs can be taken with far more aggres- least 4-6 times to become familiar with sion. How much more aggression is of the site. I actually recommend walk- course dependent on your experience ing the course on 2 separate occasions. and skill level. Reminds me of my last Parade Autocross Chair, Leeds Gulick, run at Parade in Monterey. I ran a top will usually lead a driver’s course walk time of day in class for my first run and several days in advance of the start of was able to put one in the books, so to competition. Mark this on your calen- speak. I improved my time on my sec- dar or give me or any of the autocross ond run but was beaten by one other team a call to find out when we will be competitor. For my third and final run, I doing our course walks. The past Parade rationalized that I could make up some autocross sites have been held on an time at the tight left and right hand airport runway while some sites such as Collin Fat Entering the Last Sweeper turn entering the final stretch and catch in Salt Lake City have been large parking a class win. Unfortunately, I hit the turn lots. Airport courses tend to be long and Day of the Event: too hot and went off course only to fin- narrow while those in a large parking Depending on your car classifica- ish fourth in class and outside a win for lot offer more variety and turn shapes. tion, you will either race on Wednesday a trophy. Below are SVR members who competed or Thursday. I recommend that you do at Parade in Monterey. not sign up for any other events that would preclude you from showing up at your assigned time for your run group. You should be ok in signing up for a din- ner banquet or making a reservation for dinner following the event. However, if you are thinking you could possibly do a tour and be back in time for your auto- cross, don’t. You will usually be required to complete another tech inspection Steve Nieslony Crossing the Finish Line as well as attend a mandatory driver’s Matt Deter Pushing the Limit meeting for your run group. Parade au- Final Thoughts: tocrosses generally have between 200- Whether you think you have a Cone Penalty 300 drivers participating in autocross chance for a class win or more impor- At Parade, the penalty for knocking over the two days of competition. Plan tantly are just hoping to have some fun, over a cone is a two second penalty. on arriving several hours prior to your autocross at a Parade is something to This is much different than the one cone estimated run time. You will be noti- be experienced and I highly suggest you penalty assessed for the same violation fied at the time of registration, Keep in give it a try. Plan to attend the auto- at an SVR event. In either case, if you mind this is an estimate. Don’t be late! cross ground school if you are a novice are running for class points or top time I highly recommend you arrive a few and make sure you walk the course as of day, hitting a cone will almost always hours early so that you can watch other many times as possible. The event is knock that run out of competition. The driver’s run the course. one of the highlights of Parade and an strategy I always recommend is to get You will likely only receive 3 runs for opportunity to see some of the best a clean time on your first run and then the day, and unlike an SVR event where autocrossers in PCA duking it out or just push harder to improve that time once you receive 6-8 runs you need to get a plain having fun, Get the most fun out you have one clean run on the books. clean time on your first run. I suggest of your Parade experience and sign-up. Pushing too hard on your first run and as a strategy that you do your first run

Sacramento Valley Region - Porsche Club of America - www.svr-pca.org 13 SVR Members Celebrated Valentine’s Day By Collin Fat, SVR Past President Photos, Collin Fat

SVR members celebrated Valen- recent attendance at the PCA National nizes at social events to help raise funds tine’s Day at the Smokey Oaks Tavern board meeting in Long Beach. to help offset the cost of printing our in Fair Oaks and enjoyed a wonderful Share the Wealth chairs, Lisa and award winning newsletter, The Drifter. buffet dinner and the comradery of a George Okamoto, held a raffle after Dinner and tours are the most nice gathering of Porsche enthusiasts. Chaired by Alma and Gary Thompson, the event sold out with some 55 mem- bers attending. Six past presidents were in attendance including: Kirk Bradford (86), Mike Willis (91,92,07,08), Greg Peart (94,95), Rik Larson (80,96,97), Steve Barker (13,14), and Collin Fat (15,16). During the cocktail hour members had the opportunity to catch up with old and new friends alike. The Tavern’s famous Smokey Tater Tots were a hit during the cocktail hour and were topped with the restaurant’s pulled pork and melted cheese. Delicious! The buffet featured a nice vari- ety with fresh seasonal vegetables, a pasta dish, seasoned mashed potatoes, salmon and braised short ribs. Choco- late mousse and a delicious cheese cake were served for dessert. All said, a great dinner and gave out some nice prizes popular events attended by our mem- deal for $20 including tax and gratuity. including several bottles of wine with bers and it seems lately all of them sell Club president, Eduardo Ortega almost all attendees walking away with out quickly. So if you think you might made some brief comments on the a prize of some sort. Share the Wealth have an interest in attending it is often event calendar and reported on his is one of the programs the club orga- better to make a reservation so that you can reserve a space. Upcom- ing events such as the Niello Autocross School on Febru- ary 25th and March 4th has been sold out for some time as well as the February 18th Racer’s Group tour in Peta- luma. For a complete list of upcoming events, check- out our club calendar at www. svr-pca.org.

14 Sacramento Valley Region - Porsche Club of America - www.svr-pca.org team, who have five minutes to check Zone 7 Concours Series out your car. Flaws come in the form By John D’ Angelo, Zone 7 Concours Chair of dirt, scratches, rock chips, curb rash and the like. If you’re interested in more usual to see 30 or more cars that range information, you’ll find it on the Zone 7 from mid-50’s 356s to late model 991s. website under “Concours Stuff”, which Participating in the Zone 7 Concours There are three levels of competition includes information about how to pre- Series has been, for me and my wife, (to keep it simple) and multiple classes pare your car, event dates and scoring a fun and rewarding experience that I (basically by model and year). The entry sheets. Another good way to find out hope you’ll consider if you’ve not previ- level is called “Wash and Shine” and it’s more is to come to the Zone Concours ously participated. If you’re a novice, meant to provide a competition level for School, which will likely be held in late participating in a PCA Concours event beginners and one in which daily drivers April and will give you a more in-depth might seem daunting, but I think you’ll can participate. In this level the exterior, understanding of how to prepare your find that it provides a great reason to interior and storage compartment(s) are car, what to expect from judging, and improve the cleanliness and condition judged. Participants looking for the next provide an opportunity to meet both of your Porsche. It’s also a fun way to level of competition step up to “Street,” Concours Series veterans and begin- interact with fellow Porsche enthusiasts which adds judging of the engine. The ners from across the Zone. And if you’re while engaging in friendly competition. final level is known as “Full” and adds thinking, “I drive or autocross my car, A good way to get started is to judging of chassis and underbody (basi- so there’s no way I can be competitive,” attend your Region’s Concours event cally, if it’s part of your car, it’s judged). know that last year’s Zone Series overall this season and, if you you’ve enjoyed The goal of judging is to compare winner also autocrossed his car! that experience, you’ll find yourself each area of your car to how it would Finally, if you’re not sure you’d like welcomed at the other regions’ events have left the factory, with points de- to compete but are interested in check- in the Zone. For those who participate ducted for flaws found by the judging ing out a concours event, you’re always in the majority (defined as one more welcome to attend without participat- than half) of the Concours events in the ing in the judged categories. Zone, you’ll be eligible for Zone Con- My wife, Honore, and I are looking cours Series awards at the end of the forward to seeing several friends in this season. year’s series, and hoping to see many If you have not attended or par- new faces. Hopefully we’ll see you. ticipated in a PCA Concours, it’s essen- Through PCA Concours, we’ve made fun tially a gathering of very (very!) clean memories, met great friends, experi- Porsches that typically span a full spec- enced exhilaration and camaraderie, trum of models and years. It’s not un- and have a very, very clean car.

Sacramento Valley Region - Porsche Club of America - www.svr-pca.org 15 Podium Finish For New Porsche 911 RSR at Daytona Debut By Tim Cronin, SVR Member Photos Courtesy of The Racer’s Group

The January 27-28 Daytona debut of Make no mistake about it: Notwith- provided Porsche’s engineers immense Porsche’s latest iteration of the 911 RSR standing the carefully preserved iconic latitude in developing the 2,740-pound resulted in a podium-worthy second 911 styling cues dating back to 1963, vehicle. This 4.0-liter “flat six” liquid place finish, just 2.988 seconds shy of 2017’s RSR is a 100% newly developed cooled boxer engine with direct fuel in- first place, after 24 hours and 634 laps, car that marks a sea change in the jection is claimed to be able to develop for factory drivers , Dirk evolution of the 911 nameplate. The approximately 510 hp, depending on Werner and Frédéric Makowiecki in the suspension, body structure, aerodynam- the size of the dictated manufacturer-oriented professional GT ic concept, engine and transmission all by IMSA’s “balance of performance” Le Mans (GTLM) class. In the pro-am have been designed from scratch. The mandates, that is delivered to the GT Daytona (GTD) class, the customer engine is transversely mounted forward wheels through a sequential six-speed team Alegra Motorsports’ 911 GT3 R, of the rear axle, i.e., a truly “mid-en- gearbox with an ultra light weight co-driven by factory driver Michael gined” car, permitting Weissach’s engi- magnesium housing. The new RSR’s Christensen, won the GTD class. This neers to install a significantly larger rear serviceability has also been signifi- GTD victory at the 55th running of the diffuser. These developments, coupled cantly improved: Entire elements of the 24-hours of Daytona marked Weissach’s with a top-mounted rear wing adapted carbon-fiber body can be exchanged 77th class victory at the season opener from the Le Mans-winning LMP1 class completely in a very short time thanks of the IMSA SportsCar Championship. 919 hybrid race car, have apprecia- to aircraft style quick-release fasteners. Perhaps most importantly, Daytona bly improved the level of downforce Moreover, changes to the suspension validated Porsche’s somewhat unherald- and the aerodynamic efficiency of the setup can be performed much more ed, yet remarkable, success in develop- 2017 911 RSR. The car’s track adhesion quickly and easily than was possible in ing the latest variant of the 911 RSR, equates to the manner in which peanut earlier 911 RSR variants. and has proven that Weissach is more butter sticks to the roof of your dog’s Daytona shares the distinction than capable of delivering a vehicle that mouth! with the 24-Hours of Le Mans of be- can best the strong competition in the A significantly lightened, newly ing the second of the two longest GTLM class from BMW, , Fer- developed normally-aspirated engine distance endurance races in interna- rari, and Ford. tional motorsport. The race is contested

16 Sacramento Valley Region - Porsche Club of America - www.svr-pca.org on the 3.6-mile (5.729-km) Daytona International Speedway. One of the most famous racetracks in the world, Daytona is unique in that it incorporates a tight, circuitous infield course, that includes a pair of 180º hairpin corners, into its steeply banked tri-oval “super speedway” track that includes three high speed corners in a manner that is highly reminiscent of the pre-1969 Monza circuit’s notorious quarter-pipe sopraelevata curves. The prestige of the race is enhanced by the presence of the highest caliber drivers from many dif- ferent motor sport series from around the world who vie for the coveted gold Rolex Daytona chronograph that is awarded to each driver of the winning team. As Dr. Frank-Steffen Walliser, Head of Porsche Motorsport, noted prior to this year’s event, “The 24 Hours of cool temperatures in the mid-forties, stint, a continuous four-way dogfight Daytona is the perfect race to debut our causing the race to be repeatedly inter- with Ford, and Corvette, with new 911 RSR. Porsche celebrated some rupted by phases after many a well-deserved second place finish. of its greatest victories at this fascinat- drivers lost control of their vehicles on During the final 37 minutes of the race, ing long distance classic .… Facing the the rain-soaked Daytona International Pilet’s RSR demonstrated truly amazing first factory entry of the year against Speedway and ended up trackside. In track adhesion as it consistently outma- very strong opposition, the Porsche GT the early hours of Sunday morning, neuvered the Ford GT, , and Team is hoping that the 911 RSR per- IMSA’s Race Director made the decision ‘Vette. In an argey-bargey encounter forms well and has a race without any for safety reasons to initiate the longest with the Ferrari, Pilet’s RSR maintained major problems.” of the 21 safety car phases behind the the racing line through an infield hairpin The first of 22 overall Porsche vic- pace car that lasted over two hours due when the Ferrari unsuccessfully at- tories at Daytona went to “Quick Vic” to the flooding on the racetrack. The se- tempted to force the issue by passing Elford, Jochen Neerpasch, Rolf Stom- verity of the foul weather situation was on the outside of the corner and literal- melen, Jo Siffert and Hans Herrmann in underscored when even the safety car ly bounced off the super stable Porsche 1968 in a Porsche 907 Lang Heck (long ran out of fuel. When heavier rain made 911 RSR that apparently did not budge tail). Prior to January 28th, Porsche had conditions even more difficult, both in the slightest. Thanks to this result, notched up a record 76 wins in the tra- RSRs fought their way to the top of the Pilet secured an excellent position for ditionally very competitive GT classes. GTLM class and led the field over many Porsche in the North American Endur- The most recent win in the GTLM class laps. Notwithstanding the cold rain, the ance Cup points chase, for which, in was in 2014 with Richard Lietz, Nick fans witnessed breathtaking fights for addition to Daytona, the long distance Tandy and Patrick Pilet at the wheel of positions over the entire race distance, races at Sebring, Watkins Glen and Petit a 911 RSR. Five overall victories in the with continuous changing of the cars in Le Mans count. years 1973, 1975, 1977, 1979 and 1991, the lead. Post-race, Pilet concisely described as well as a class win in 1972 at the race The race showed that the level his strategy: “I knew that not a lot in Florida, makes the American Hurley of competition in the GTLM class is would happen in the first 20 hours and Haywood of Brumos Porsche the most enormous. None of the vehicles of the …. [T]hat’s why I didn’t take too many successful Porsche driver at Daytona. five automobile manufacturers contest- risks, and didn’t fight for every posi- This year the running of the Day- ing the GTLM category could build a tion come what may. I possibly made tona 24-hour race was extremely chal- convincing lead over the course of the some team member nervous by taking lenging for the drivers of Porsche’s two race. When the sun came up on Sunday, this approach, but I knew exactly how 911 RSRs and their support team. the field was as close as it had been the things work here. Then during the last Weissach’s RSR with the starting night before. However, both 911 RSRs two hours I pulled out all stops and number 911 shared by Pilet, Werner had turned consistently fast laps to squeezed every last ounce out of the and Makowiecki started the race on secure a good starting position, only to 911 RSR. Now I’m pleased. …. Now I’m Saturday afternoon from the third grid have an unscheduled for repairs looking forward to Sebring. row; the second 911 RSR of Kévin Estre, on the right front suspension throw the Moreover, the Porsche customer Laurens Vanthoor and Richard Lietz number 912 vehicle out of contention team of Alegra Motorsports, competing with the number 912 took up the race for a podium spot, ultimately finishing in a Porsche 911 GT3 R and supported from the fourth grid row. In the first in sixth place. by Porsche factory driver Michael race hour, the two 911 RSRs lost time Undaunted by the adversity of Christensen, took the top step of the and positions due to six unscheduled Saturday night, an aggressive charge GTD class podium with a win that was tire changes. After the problem with the through the field in the last hours of the Porsche’s 77th class victory at Daytona. right front tires was solved by further race by Pilet, Werner and Makowiecki The GTD class race started well for optimizing the setup, both RSRs began that bordered on reckless secured a Porsche with CORE Autosports’ num- to re-establish their rhythm. place on the podium in the GTLM class ber 54 GT3 R, driven by works driver However, Saturday night was for their Porsche 911 RSR factory team. , starting in second position. plagued with steady rain and unusually Patrick Pilet crowned his amazing final Unfortunately, by the mid-point of the

Sacramento Valley Region - Porsche Club of America - www.svr-pca.org 17 race the number 54 GT3 R, as well as Porsche’s Weissach Development Cen- at the 2016 24-Hours of Daytona, and the number 59 car of Manthey Racing, ter, where a roll cage is mounted and was again utilized in the GTD class at had retired with technical problems, as comprehensive finishing work, including Daytona this year by five legendary did Park Place Motorsports’ number 73 a new powertrain, is completed. customer teams that include Park Place GT3 R, which had at times held the lead Unlike the new 911 RSR, the GT3 Motorsports, Alegra Motorsports, TRG, and looked good for a podium result, R’s 500 hp, four-liter boxer engine, in and CORE Autosport, as well as Weis- only to be shunted out of contention by orthodox Porsche 911 fashion, remains sach-based Manthey Racing. Priced at a prototype. Despite these setbacks and mounted astern of the rear axle. At $462,483.83 FOB Weissach, in com- 21 weather-related safety car phases Weissach the hand-built and “blueprint- parison to the Porsche 918 and recent Porsche was not to be denied. Porsche ed” flat six 9A1 boxer engine is con- offerings by McLaren and Ferrari, one works driver Michael Christensen swept structed with beefed-up bearings for a might say that it is merely a matter of into the lead, directing a spectacular specially forged crankshaft, as well as an perspective as to whether the 911 GT3 charge by Alegra Motorsports’ number intake camshaft with a new, aggressive R is an extremely expensive sports car 28 GT3 R through the field in the last grind and an engine control unit de- or a bargain priced super car. hour of racing, and held onto that lead signed specifically for racing to increase (The information contained in this until the checkered flag dropped. torque and permit engine speed that article was derived from documents and A very pleased Dr. Frank-Steffen does not “red line” until 9500 rpm. The press releases by Porsche AG porsche. Walliser, Head of Porsche Motorsport sequential six-speed gearbox, devel- com/usa/eventsandracing/motorsport noted, “Alegra Motorsports’ victory oped by Porsche and made by Ricardo, Porsche Club of America, Alegra with the 911 GT3 R in the GTD class was the English specialist in racing transmis- Motorsports alegramotorsports.com the icing on the cake. We’re particularly sions, is operated by paddle switches CORE Autosports coreautosport.com thrilled by the fact that the youngest mounted behind the . To Fox Sports Network foxsports.com, and and most inexperienced crew has won, negate any loss of time while engaging the International Motor Sports Associa- with excellent support from our factory and disengaging the clutch during gear tion .com/imsa driver Michael Christensen. This Day- changes, the clutch also differs signifi- Any opinions, conclusions, or analy- tona result is a fine achievement. cantly from that in the street-legal RS: it ses stated herein are exclusively those The GT3 R is based on the current is made of carbon fiber and is only used of the author and are not attributable 911 GT3 RS - the highest performance at the starting line or after a pit stop. to any manufacturer, sanctioning body, street-legal 911 variant available to the Shifting of gears is accomplished faster or organization.) general public - that emanates from and more efficiently electrically - in mi- Porsche’s production facility in Zuffen- croseconds - with the hefty advantage hausen. The GT3 R’s “tub” is a stock 911 of literally lightning quick electronic GT3 RS body shell that is appropriated double-clutching when down-shifting. from the Zuffenhausen assembly line by The 911 GT3 R debuted a year ago

18 Sacramento Valley Region - Porsche Club of America - www.svr-pca.org Sacramento Valley Region - Porsche Club of America - www.svr-pca.org 19 In the Zone Are you receiving emails from the By Sandy Provasi, Zone 7 Representative Zone? If not, please check your email setting at the pca.org. It is easy to do. First log on to the pca.org site with you Pines Resort outside of Austin, Texas on name and password. Then click “Edit” March 29-April 2, 2017. Ready to get tab, 2nd in from the left in the row Mark your calendar for the Zone 7 the Porsche out and go for an adven- of tabs on your page. Scroll to “Email Tour-Tri Region. Registration is open and ture? This would be the place to go. Settings” way, way down, and make there are just a few spots left. The Zone April will be the start of the Zone sure none of the opt-out options are 7 Tour will start in Redwood Region, 7 Autocross Series. Please join Golden checked. travel up north to Shasta Region, then Gate Region and Loma Prieta Region Looking Forward: over and down towards Sacramento at Marina Airport in Marina on April SVR Rally School (prep for the Pa- Region over 4 days. We are hoping to 8th and 9th for #1 and #2 of the 2017 rade), at Niello Porsche, May 7th expand the tour in the future to visit all series. Also in April there will be a Zone Autocross #3 and #4 Redwood the regions in Zone 7. Concours Judges Training session on Region May 20-21st March is here along with the Spo- Sunday, April 23rd, location TBA. Zone Concours #1 Yosemite Region kane Parade Registration. If you have SVR is going to do a couple of rally May 21st thought about attending a Porsche schools (prep for the Parade). The first Zone 7 Tour-Tri Region June 1st-4th Parade, here is your chance. There will is on May 7th and will be oriented Zone Autocross #5 Sacramento Val- be something for everyone, young and toward Gimmick Rallies. It will be taught ley Region, Stockton, June 3rd not so young. There will be plenty of by Keith McMahan and Rik Larson. Zone Concours #2 Loma Prieta Re- caravans heading up to Washington Location is Niello Porsche in Rocklin gion at Partsheaven, June 4th from all over California. I will keep you and will require a RSVP for the school Zone Concours #3 Sacramento Val- informed. Some of the things to sign up (limited seating). ley Region at Niello Porsche, June 11th for at Parade will be driving tours, bike The second will be a repeat of the TSD Rally School at Porsche of Liver- tours, walking tours, cooking classes TSD Rally School that was done for the more, June 25th along with the regular items: Concours, 2012 and 2014 Parades. It will be held Safe Driving Rally, Autocross and Tech Quiz. at Porsche of Livermore on June 25th. Sandy Provasi There are still openings for Treffen Instructors are Richard Wetzel and Rik Zone 7 Representative Hill Country at the Hyatt Regency Lost Larson.

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20 Sacramento Valley Region - Porsche Club of America - www.svr-pca.org Sacramento Valley Region - Porsche Club of America - www.svr-pca.org 21 at Niello Porsche following the SVR AX School on February 25th. SVR Board Minutes d. It was mentioned Policy & Procedures By Rebecca Plourde, SVR Secretary updating is almost finished. e. It was mentioned the importance of looking early for potential appointees to fill the Board positions. Board Members and the Club. 7. Secretary’s Report: Rebecca Plourde Event Chairs Attendees: b. Eduardo mentioned the Board Ori- a. Rebecca Plourde mentioned the com- President, Eduardo Ortega Jr entation meeting went well. There were pany Vistaprint charges $9.99 for 500 cards. Gregg Plourde, Vice President 9 in attendance. Eduardo gave a reminder She is working on the list for 2017 to order Rebecca Plourde, Secretary of the Chair orientation meeting on March for. More will be settled at the March Board Collin Fat, Past President ,Autocross 11th at Kim Nelson’s garage from 9:00am to meeting. Chair 12:00pm. 8. Competition & Safety: Matt Deter Steve McCrory, The Drifter Editor c. Eduardo reminded us he will be at- a. Matt Deter said June 17 & 18 will be Joy Nieslony, Treasurer tending the Winter Board meeting & dinner at Laguna for Track Master’s and for FDR Mardi Quain Social Director February 11th, 2017. Motorsports. It is a lottery system for those Matt Deter Competition and Safety d. Hector Chavez was to give the prelimi- wanting to sponsor an event at the track. Bill Fargo Webmaster nary budget for a deposit for the Thunder 9. Web Master: Bill Fargo Hector Chavez Tour Co Chair Valley Zone 7 Tour, however the Board had a. The 2017 PCA website contest of- Richard Wetzel Rally Chair more questions, so final approval will be at ficially began on 1/13/2017. The entry Mike Dunn Advertising Manager a later date. Addition: see approval under process is now open. Janet Conner Membership Director Electronic Business. b. Bill Fargo showed us the new rede- Linda Bradford Goodie Store e. Eduardo stated Crab 37 will become signed Web page. Bill Fargo mentioned he Noah Bentley Historian a standing item in the agenda, Chair Bob would like to do a drone photo shoot at the Kim Nelson Liaison to Niello Lozito will be updating the Board on the Sander’s air field of Members cars. Also in attendance: Rik Larson, Barbara progress of this very important event. Gregg 10. Drifter Report: Steve McCrory McCrory, Kirk Bradford, Dick Murphy Plourde stated due to his workload at work a. Steve McCrory mentioned he was & his duties as Vice President, he will be looking for writers who will be attending stepping down as Co-Chair of Crab 2018. Parade. ELECTRONIC BUSINESS 3. Vice President's Report: Gregg Plourde b. Steve McCrory said he will be calling 1. Approval of the Minutes from the January a. Gregg Plourde stated that the Event on Board members and Chairs to have them meeting approved electronically. calendar has been submitted for February. write a brief article about their duties for 2. Bill Fargo made the motion to approve b. PCA insurance was requested for Au- Members to get an idea of what the job the deposit to Thunder Valley Casino for tocross. Insurance for the TRG tour should entails, and a little bit about themselves. the Zone 7 tour in the amount of $1,340.00 be sent to Mike Dunn by Friday. 11. Membership report: Janet Conner with the noted changes in the contract. Col- 4. Treasurer's Report: Joy Nieslony a. Highlights of the report, Primary lin Fat seconded. All board members voted a. Changes were made to show the Members 820, Affiliate Members 486. With via email, motion passed 10-0. Approved. subsidy amount for the Christmas Party. a total of 1,306 members. New members See attached report . Collin Fat made the six. Two are from Niello. Call To Order motion to approve the financials for 2016. 12. Technical Chair Skip Quain President Eduardo Ortega, Jr. called the Bill Fargo seconded. Approved. a. Skip Quain is working with Mike Dunn meeting to order at 7:02 PM on February b. Joy mentioned the new Credit Cards to have Frank’s Automotive in downtown 8th 2017. will be issued in March. Sacramento put on a tech seminar in June. New Business 5. Social Director report: Mardi Quain The date has not yet been confirmed. 1. Delta Pick Mello was in attendance a. Mardi Quain submitted a budget b. Skip Quain’s goal is to have 2-3 tech from CAM to give some highlights about the request for the April 10th dinner, hosted by seminars a year at different Drifter adver- organization. They have raised $644,000.00 Cookie Anderson @ Fat’s Restaurant. It will tiser’s shops. This year Detail Maniac will so far to fix the roof on the building. They be $53.00 per person. The estimated event have their second annual detailing seminar are adding new things to the museum such amount will be $4,588.50. Gregg Plourde May 13th at their shop. as having a children area for education. made the motion to approve, Steve Mc- c. Members are always invited to suggest A new event with the River Cats is hap- Crory seconded. Motion approved. article topics or questions for the Tech Chair pening called “Classic Cats Car Show”. She b. Mardi Quain submitted a budget for column mentioned an opportunity to take your car the Rubicon Brewery Tour on April 29th, d. Rik Larson mentioned they now have around the field. Kim Nelson presented the hosted by Dick & Kelley Murphy. It will be a site for autocross at Parade. check donated from SVR for $2,000.00 for $20.00 per person. If more than 25 people “Raise the Roof” to Delta. sign up, a $800.00 deposit is requested. Meeting adjourned: 9:08 PM a. Mike Dunn stated he took the Steve McCrory made a motion to approve, Next meeting: 7:00 PM, March 8th 2017 $9,000.00 check raised from the Charity Gregg Plourde seconded. Motion approved. auction to Fisher House. c. Mardi Quain mentioned she and the Respectfully Submitted, b. Mike Dunn said the TRG tour is sold Drifter editor will be developing an occa- Rebecca Plourde 2017 Secretary out & there is now a waiting list. sional short piece for the Drifter, informing c. Linda Bradford gave out copies of the membership of basic steps in setting the order form & pictures of the products up a dinner or event. Also how the Social for the Goodie Store. The goal is to get as Director may assist them. The goal is to many products in the store as possible, so involve more members and give them the she asked each in attendance to fill out the tools to start. order forms with different choices. 6. Autocross and Past President report: 2. President's Report: Eduardo Ortega Jr. Collin Fat a. Eduardo Mentioned Herbert Hoover a. Collin Fat mentioned they purchased the Host for the monthly breakfasts had the new line chalker & springs for the trailer. stepped down. Jerry Alter has stepped up b. It was mentioned autocross school is to be the new Host. It was suggested we full & there is a waiting list. should do something special for Mr. Hoover c. Collin Fat told us he volunteered our as a parting gift to recognize his service to region to host the Zone 7 instructor school

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Membership Report New Members New Members Anniversaries Feb. 2017 Feb. 2016 1 year Primary Members 820 766 Burton, James Randhawa, Tejpal Sacramento Roseville Guy Acheson Affiliate Members 486 477 [email protected] [email protected] John Altmann Total Members 1306 1243 2007 911 Turbo 2006 911 Carrera 4S Russell Baldo New Members 6 16 Coupe Robert Beyer Transfers In 0 0 Labia, John Craig Connerty Sacramento Raney, Sid Transfers Out 0 0 Bill Hooper [email protected] Elk Grove Nancy Olson 2015 911 GT3 [email protected] Patrick Rhodes Since we use e-mail for most of our 1969 912 communications, it is necessary to keep our Long, Richard Helen Taylor e-mail address current with SVR and PCA. Michael Traud To update your information, go to www. Sacramento Reed, Aaron pca.org and login. You can then make any 1977 911 Orangevale David Tyburski updates (address, car, e-mail etc.). Also, [email protected] Tyler Wetton even though we receive the information 2001 911 Carrera 4 5 years from PCA monthly, you can send the same updates to: [email protected] Roger & Donna Anderson New Member badges will now come with David & Mary Kulich a removable colored sticker to encourage Christina & George Lee introductions at club events. They can Phillip Wang & Jonathan be removed at any time. Welcome to the Sacramento Valley Region of Porsche Club Setiawan of America. Kristen Witesman & SVR - PCA Member Services Christine Harrison 10 years How do you join the Porsche Club? Albert & Sandra Arendell Go to: www.pca.org Collin & Elaine Fat This is an online system that will request a credit card for payment. If you would Jerry Hinely rather fill out a paper form, contact the 15 years SVR Membership Director, Janet Conner, at [email protected] or 916.939.3882. Mike & Sue Ambrozewicz Kris & Kelly Barkley Not a Porsche owner but interested in the Kenneth Huez & PCA? Catherine Bernstein Try the PCA Test Drive program. For informa- tion, go to: www.pca.org/pca-test-drive 20 years Need to update your PCA information? Martin & Marsha Jeppeson Update your PCA record at www.pca.org 35 Years Do you have 2 e-mail addresses? Steven & Annamarie Want Club info sent to a second email, Trager work, home, spouse, friend...? It’s as easy as e-mailing your second e-mail address to the 45 Years Membership Director at: Phil Lawrence [email protected] Lost the gold medallion from your badge? Mail $3.00 to the Membership Director to receive a shiny, new replacement. Want a PRINTED version of The Drifter? Only $20 yearly. Please send your check to the Membership Director. How can I contact the SVR-PCA by mail? Sacramento Valley Region-PCA, Post Office Box 254651, Sacramento, CA 95865-4651

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