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September 2012
In This Issue
The Inside Track
Membership Report
Upcoming LPR Events
AX Off-Camber Report
What a Fun Run to the Lost Coast
Tech from Les
Porsche Personen
2012 Cherry's Jubilee
Zone 7 Niello Concours
Passport to the World GTG
All Aboard at Roaring Camp
Ledson Concours d'Elegance
Hawaiian GTG
Hitting the Road: LPR Favorite Drives
What Kind of Porsche Owner Are You?
Unclassified Ads
Quick Links


 

 Dear Porsche Friend,  

Pam & Laurie
Pam Ryder & Laurie Delimon
Prieta Post Co-Editors
Isn't Craigs' List great? You can find virtually anything you want or need, and every once in awhile you can get the deal of the century. Last month, we were just that lucky!

Since 1991 Kurt and I have been going to Monterey and Carmel in mid-August for the week-long festivities surrounding the Historic Races and the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance. Since moving to San Jose in 2000, it has become our annual tradition to not only go down to Carmel but to immerse ourselves by attending a variety of events. Each year we mix it up a bit and attend shows featuring different marques. Some of these are free to the public or have a nominal entrance fee.

This year we really wanted to go to Pebble Beach but the advance spectator tickets were a whopping $200 a person. And this is just to get in the gate! If you want any refreshments, you either have to schlep in your own picnic, chairs, blankets, etc. on the shuttle bus from remote coastal parking or stand in long lines to buy expensive and marginally palatable catered food.

Yes, I know, the Concours proceeds go to charity and its all for a good cause but we just couldn't justify the cost. Did I mention that despite the high cost, Pebble Beach is hella crowded? Apparently a lot of people are willing to fork over the big bucks.

Trolling Craigs' List two weeks before the show we came across a deal that sounded too good to be true. A show sponsor was selling VIP tickets at a hugely discounted price. The VIP access included reserved parking, private shuttle to the Lodge and get this -- gourmet breakfast complete with Mimosas, Bellinis or Bloody Marys, followed by a huge buffet lunch with free flowing wine and cocktails. And all inside a climate-controlled tent with jumbo screens broadcasting the live feed announcing the class winners. We could see and hear everything and we were perfectly comfy despite the damp, cold day outside. It just doesn't get any better than this!  Thank you Craigs' List.

Of course, this means we will have trouble ever going back as regular spectators. We might even have to upgrade to the uber VIP experience next time. Maybe that sponsor is smarter than we realized. :)

Click on the Flickr icon below to see some of my favorite photos from the 2012 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance.

View our photos on flickr

~ Laurie 

The Inside Track
Doug Ryder
Doug Ryder
LPR President 
As we come into the final month of the third quarter, it seems as though the time has flown by. What happened to these first nine months and what's left to be accomplished in the next three?

 

We started off the year with a sold-out tour to The Crows Nest in Santa Cruz, followed by another sold-out tour to Death Valley. Both were exceptional events with first-time LPR event attendees in each case. We had two traditional social nights that were smashing successes with Soup Night at the Glathe's in January and a rocking St. Pat's celebration at the Morgan's in March. To round out a little something for everybody, we had a cool Tech Session at Porsche of Fremont with an inside look at the new 991. The first quarter also included an Autocross Ground School at Borelli Motor Sports and our first Autocross of the 2012 season. Phew!

 

The second quarter was even busier. April had the Easter Parade in Campbell, a Tech Session at Bascom Trim & Upholstery, and the Ladies Tour. Autocross #2 took place in April and the gods smiled on us with a dry day (AX #1 had torrential rain that cut the day short and soaked everyone and everything in the trailer). May had three tours-one to the Oakland Zoo, another to Rocky Point in Big Sur, and Les Schreiber's traditional Mother's Day Tour and Brunch at Bargetto Winery. Autocross held their third event, which was a GGR / LPR Zone event, incorporating an activity to benefit the Morgan Autism Center. Errant drivers who hit cones had to toss money into the collection box, bringing in more than $300 to the absolute delight of the folks at the center. Brad Boardman, who is not only one of our top drivers and an instructor, but also Morgan Autism Center's Director of Education was ecstatic over the windfall. LPR has already raised even more money for the center and the presentation should be scheduled shortly. June had its traditional big event hosted by LPR and our friends at PARTSHEAVEN - it was a smashing success! And let's not forget Autocrosses in all months-AX #2, #3, and #4.

 

The third quarter brought us two major events in July. The first was the annual Porsche Parade, where LPR cleaned up on many awards. It was quite an experience for those who attended, especially rookies like Pam and me. It is unlike anything else! And, of course, our family picnic took place later in the month and was an exceptional event - thanks to our VPs Kris and Emilie. August was busy with the Lost Coast Tour and the Historic Races at Laguna Seca. Closing out the month was a spectacular event at Roaring Camp Railroad, with a great BBQ, a ride on the steam engine train, and Country Line Dancing-great job Anne!

 

So what's on the agenda for the fourth quarter? Well, go to our LPR calendar of events to find out! There is sure to be something to your liking. One thing's for sure - the holiday party is going to be a hum dinger!

 

Until next time - stay safe.

 

~ Doug 

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It's the People -- August 2012 Membership Report

  

Tom Provasi
Tom Provasi
Membership Director
Welcome to our new members this month, Robert Florence from San Mateo, and Zdenek Plocek from Austria. There were no transfers in last month.

 

August is a great month for sports cars around the Monterey Peninsula. While the Pre-Historics and Rolex Reunion were happening at Laguna Seca, the rest of the Carmel and Monterey area were hosting concours, auctions, tours, parties and more. I had the privilege of being a concours judge at the 'Concours on the Avenue' on Ocean Avenue in Carmel on Tuesday and 'Legends of the Autobahn' at Rancho Canada Golf Course on Friday. If you didn't get a chance to visit the Monterey Peninsula this year, mark your calendars for the 2nd week of August next year. It is sensory overload for the sports car enthusiast.

 

Hope to see you at one of the great LPR events coming this Fall. 

  Sept Post Memebership Table

New members from PCA:  2     

Transfers in:  0        

Transfers out:  1     

Memberships that expired July 2012:  8      

Total renewals July 2012:  9   

   

LPR Membership as of 08/01/12

Total = 519 (Primary = 299 , Affiliates = 220)

 

Respectfully Submitted,

 

Tom Provasi

Membership Director      

 

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Don't Miss These Upcoming Events!


September 8 GGR AX #8
September 9 LPR AX #7 (register now)
September 14 -16 Cherry's Jubilee
September 16 Zone 7 Niello Concours
September 22  Dings and Dents Tech Session
September 29  Passport to the World GTG
October 2  LPR Board Meeting
October 6  GGR Boxster Brunch
October 11 Pre-AX Open Shop Night @ Don's Autowerks
October 14 LPR AX #8 7ROC
October 20 Hawaiian GTG hosted by the Bryants
October 27 Rallye - details TBD

  For more details and sign up information go to the Event Calendar on our website.

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Off-Camber Report 
Anne Roth
Anne Roth
AX Co-chair

LPR's 2012 AX Season is drawing to a close, with AX #7 being held Sunday, September 9th as part of the two-day Zone 7 event. Our neighbors in the Golden Gate Region will be hosting on Saturday.

 

As the season nears its finish, the results in some classes are exceptionally close. The competition is always friendly and fun, but Porsche drivers sure like to earn the ultimate bragging rights --"Mine is faster than yours". If you weren't aware, this is not exclusively male behavior. It is always great fun to watch as folks try to get that little smidgen more out of their car, their tires and themselves, to get that tenth of second faster.

 

I will be watching to see if Ed "Racer" can pull off a win over Kevin L. They trade-off fast times many times at an AX, and it's great fun to watch. At present, Kevin L is in first place. Ed is in 2nd bit only 2 points separate them!

 

Doug Ryder and his son Greg are having a great season. They presently are only 1 point apart, with Doug in 1st and Greg in 2nd. As they concentrate on each other, neither one is paying too much attention to Kristen who is getting faster and more experienced every AX! Tony V, Chuck D and I are having our usual shoot out style season. Each and every AX finds us paying real close attention to each other and what kind of times we are turning in. Chuck D's tires finally arrived and boy, can we tell! Chuck is in 1st place, Tony is just 2 points behind, and I am just 3 points behind Tony.

 

Of course, the most watched contest is our Kone Killer. Barry P (Yes, Barry, our Chief Driving Instructor) is in 2nd place with a very respectable 26 cones hit, which is only 2 cones behind Martin M in 1st.

 

We love having spectators at AX, so come on out for an hour or two. Who knows, the bug might just bite ya!

 

See ya in Marina!

 

Anne

 

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Larry Sharp
Larry Sharp 
AX Co-chair

Why do some Porsches perform better at autocross than other Porsches?

 

The answer is not as easy to figure out as one would think. It isn't the car with the most horsepower, the widest wheels and tires, or the biggest brakes. If that were the case, all of the newer 997 turbos would be at the top of the results. It is a combination of three things: size, weight, and what I call accessible performance.

 

The smaller the car the more room it will have to take a wider line through the tight confines of an autocross course. Terry Zaccone drives the smallest car currently active in Zone 7. It is a 1968 911 that has no flares and the shortest wheelbase. Even though Terry's car has only 120 horsepower, it competes at the same level as much newer and more powerful cars. Smaller size also goes hand in hand with how much a car weighs.

 

Lighter cars get better performance than a heavier car in all categories. Even if a car has the same power to weight ratio, if it is lighter it brakes better, turns better and reacts better.

   

Now accessible performance is a theory of how the complete car and driver perform. Does the car have just the right amount of braking force? Does the car have the right size of tires that are matched to the horsepower weight and brakes of AJ Auto Detailingthe car? Is it a small compact Porsche that is easier to drive through the cones? Perhaps. But the biggest factor is still the driver. Does the car match the skill level of the driver? More times than not, the car is not the limiting factor. But rather can the driver push the car and take advantage of what Porsche is capable of doing. It is always easier for most average skill level drivers to drive a more sedate level of performance Porsche than say a GT2. One other factor is how long the driver has autocrossed the car. Experience in both autocrossing and competing with the same car are big advantages

 

So don't be surprised when those 1970 era 911s and 914s driven by the original owners have better times than the latest and greatest Porsches driven by the first timers. They will catch up eventually.

 

See you in Marina!

 

Larry Sharp    

The Lost Coast Fun Run Sure Was Fun!

Contributed by Mary Wallace  

 

On Friday morning August 10th, a group of LPR folks found familiar looking cars and mingled around a bagel shop. Nancy Bishop had her lower leg in a cast; so Paul regaled us with stories of how this happened. Around 9:15 Justin Gross and his navigator Dave Thompson led our group of eleven shiny Porsches out of the parking lot at Bon Air shopping center in Greenbrae.

Lost Coast Scenic Drive

We drove over to the coast in perfect weather and headed north towards Petaluma. We have been on the same route before when the fog was so thick you could hardly see. We went up through Occidental and then went east over to Geyserville and the Hoffman House for lunch. Here Mike Zampiceni, Tom Melville and Joan Riley joined us, and the Jansens left.
Lost Coast Tour Group
The next leg of our journey was a bit faster, but not as scenic, as we headed up 101 to Willits for a gas and pit stop.  

 

From this point on we went in smaller groups up to the Benbow Inn. Nancy Bishop, Paul Seidel-Smith, Gary and Kathy Goelkel, and Mike went on ahead because the ladies thought they would have to use a wheelchair to get into the Benbow Inn.  

We got back up on 101 and flew to the Benbow Inn. Not everyone had a CB; so it was hard to keep everyone together, but we all made it.

 

The Benbow's bar was welcoming in the heat and many beers, lemonades, and waters were consumed. Then back onto 101 and the 44 remaining miles to the Scotia Inn. Scotia Inn Entrance When we arrived the first thing was to reach for was a jacket. It was cold and the fog was coming in. Most of us had dinner in the inn's pub that had its share of locals as well. Many headed to bed early as those from Gilroy - Santa Cruz had a very early morning.

 

Saturday morning we had a good time socializing over breakfast as Karen Tefankjian showed some of us how to work the coffee maker. We met Mario and Linda Beltramo from Fresno who are building a house in Santa Cruz and will soon be new members of LPR. Ernie and Mary Tavella brought them.

Felled RedwoodThe tour to lunch was fantastic!!! We left sunny and clear Scotia and immediately plunged into the darkness of the Avenue of the Giants. What a change!! We were sweep car and the line of Porsche taillights on the road was a lovely sight. I hope we have some good pictures of this. Of course the redwoods were majestic. At one stop along the south fork of the Eel River, Vince and Christina Vincent told about a family camping trip to the area where some family members became ill from uggies in the river where they were swimming. Looking at the slime on the river it was easy to imagine. Water was very low. And then there were discussions from the Pollacks about genealogy.

 

Victorian Inn After a couple of stops in the redwoods we headed out to the "Lost Coast". We followed Mattole Road for 60 miles from the Giants to the coast and then up the coast from Petrolia to Capetown. This was along the coast but NOT on Highway 1. There is no Highway 1 up there. It was a pristine coastline with just a few isolated houses. There was so little traffic we actually stopped on the road - all 12 cars - for a photo opp. Then we climbed away from the coast on more wonderful Porsche roads to Ferndale for lunch at the Victoria Inn.    

 

After a delicious lunch, Justin gave us options and maps for various possibilities - antiquing in Ferndale, checking out Eureka, Bear River Indian Casino, or heading back to Scotia. 

 

In the late afternoon, as we all straggled back to the Scotia Inn, Ed and Karen Tefankjian organized a regular LPR pre dinner party in the dining area at the Scotia Inn. Some went on to dinner and some just nibbled and drank in the LPR occupied area.

 

   

As we were leaving Sunday morning people were heading in different directions. We compared notes in the breakfast room. Mike Zampiceni was heading to Fort Bragg on the coast, Paul and NancyCustom Alignment Ad were going wine tasting in Sonoma County, some were even heading north on extended voyages, and Dick and I went down to Sebastopol to cycle.

 

A great big thank you to Justin Gross and to all of the loyal followers.

 

To see the Lost Coast tour photo album,

click on the Flickr icon below.

 

View our photos on flickr 

    

Dings and Dents Tech Session 
Contributed by Les Schreiber

 

Mark your calendar for the upcoming Tech Session at Dings and Dents on Saturday, September 22 at 9:00 a.m. "Dent Whisperer" Joe Curran will demonstrate his amazing technique for paintless dent repair. Seeing is definitely believing!  

 

RSVP to Les Schreiber at les996@me.com.  

 

Dings & Dents is located at at 60 East Sunnyoaks Avenue in Campbell, CA (map).   

 

On a personal note, I took second (a tie for first) with my new Carrera 991 S at the Legends of the Autobahn event at Rancho Canada in Carmel Valley. I was too busy with the judging to get any pictures, but my class was P4, which consisted of 7 cars (996's and my 991). The head judge for my class was past PCA president Kurt Gibson. Being on the golf course, they found grass on my floor mats. Oh well, I got a nice 2nd place trophy.

 

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Porsche Personen
by Don Orlando
Don Orlando

This month's Featured Member surely enjoys the performance capabilities of a Porsche. How do we know this? Well, she lives in the mountains, loves her daily commute and is an avid auto crosser.

 

If you've participated in our club's very successful autocross program, you would have seen her everywhere and doing everything - she is after all, our AX Chair. But, I've noticed that even at non-ax events, you can always count on this person to lend a helping hand.

 

When you're not on the course finding the "edge" look for her participating or leading a social event. Or perhaps, you'll get lucky and taste one of her famous Margaritas or the amazing "secret ingredient" brownies she loving makes for each and every autocross.

 

Lastly, if you find yourself, like so many of us, looking for that "last bit" of handling from your car, strike up a conversation with this dynamo and I imagine she'd be willing to share a couple tips with you.

 

Porsche Personen Presents  

Anne Roth 

 Anne Roth - Porsche Personen

 

Current Porsche:

1967 912 "Martina". The name is a salute to Porsche's "Martini" racers. She and I are on a journey - I found her abandoned and rotting in a driveway in Boulder Creek. I even had to relearn to drive a manual transmission.

 

Member History:

Member since 2004 - joined PCA about 10 minutes after buying "Martina." However, I had been active with PCA and around autocrossing for a number of years before that.

 

Favorite Driving Road(s):

I live in the Santa Cruz Mountains so there isn't a road up here that ISN'T a good/favorite "driving" road. However, Hwy 9 from Boulder Creek into Saratoga, my daily commute, is fantastic!

 

Interesting Porsche or Car Related Story:

Having found "Martina," my first step was to get on the Internet to get as much information as I could about 912's. I found the 912 Registry and 912 BBS - there are hundreds of 912's and 912 owners. The 912'ers even do a Parade-like gathering every year.

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Interest in the Club:

At present, I am Autocross chair, so that takes up a good portion of my LPR time.

However, I've been known to attend a GTG, or organize other events. I still need to do a Tour, a promise I made to Doug Ryder...he would try autocross (see how that turned out!), if I would do a tour.

   

Worst Speeding Ticket:

Older 911's and 912's tail lights, rear turn signal lights and brake lights, are by today's standards, less than adequate. Other vehicles just don't see 'em. Knowing this, I make sure that when I'm changing lanes the other vehicles see me. Well, one morning, as I was making a lane change, I knew the big, honkin' SUV saw me. Nice lady was on the cell phone; however she decided to speed up to prevent me from making the lane change. Porsche envy? She also laid on her very loud horn. You guessed it, I got the ticket. I decided to go to court to fight it. As luck would have it, the officer was there. He stated what occurred-as soon as he said "Porch" I saw the judge frown and shake his head slightly--I knew I was "guilty.

         

Cherry's Jubilee 2012 Driving Event  

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In 1992, members of the Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital Foundation's Special Events Committee were challenged to develop a new event to add to existing annual fund raising activities of the Foundation. The Committee examined many ideas and opinions for special benefit events that would be both exciting and profitable.  

The Committee leadership developed the concept of a car show and festival based on the interest and pledges of support from car enthusiast friends and acquaintances. Inspired to choose a name that describes both the stars--"cherry" cars--and the festival nature of the event, "Cherry's Jubilee" was coined to portray the activities planned to be entertaining for all ages. Since its first year, Cherry's Jubilee has raised over a million dollars to help provide the best health care facility and services at Memorial Hospital for you, your families and friends, and your employees. 

LPR is a proud supporter of the PCA Coastal Driving School. CDS is held in conjunction with the Cherry's Jubilee weekend and event proceeds benefit the Salinas Valley Memorial Health Foundation to support the Salinas Valley Hospital. Click here for more event information or to register.

 

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Passport to the World Good Time Gathering 

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Did you watch the Olympics? Did you listen carefully? Get ready to travel the world with your ears, eyes and appetite as you earn your Passport to the World on September 29th at Hal and Diana's home in San Jose. Be thinking about an international appetizer or dessert to share. The Hallocks will provide an International dinner and drinks.

RSVP to Diana at dianahallock@yahoo.com or call 408-440-1301. See you at 6:00 PM on September 29th! 

 

 

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All Aboard at Roaring Camp

Contributed by Todd Walsh

On Saturday, August 25 the Good Times Region rolled into Roaring Camp for an evening of food, fun, and transportation the way it was a century ago. This was the first LPR GTG that my wife Carol and I have attended, and we brought our 8-year-old daughter, Annalee, with us.

 

As we approached Felton, we lamented that we wouldn't be arriving early enough to take part in the opportunity of special parking in front of Bret Harte Hall. We arrived at Roaring Camp and were greeted at the front gate by the incomparable event organizer, Anne Roth. Porsche Parade at Roaring CampAnne told us that due to a delay on Highway 17 many had been held up, and that we were not too late to join the group. We pulled into the parking lot and onto the end of a conga line of beautiful Porsche machines, classic to current. For sure, none were more current than Les Schreiber's stunning new Carrera S. Shortly, we all were filing down the narrow road into downtown Roaring Camp.  

 

After parking our machines we walked just a few feet to where a delicious steak dinner was awaiting us. We met up with Brad Boardman and his daughter, Adrianna. Brad and Adrianna came with a horizontal six, but the Subaru had to stay in the parking lot tonight. Adrianna and Annalee became quick friends and had a great time. As we ate our meal, the sounds of live music from the country band 'One Eyed Jacks' filled the air (did I really hear a Nazareth tune in there?). Front Row Parking at Roaring Camp                 

 

Special thanks to Tony Vanacore, who remembered to bring a nice cabernet and shared it with those who had not prepared so well.

 

After our dinner, we boarded the train for a trip back into time and up the narrow-gauge rails to the top of Bear Mountain. Our group was pulled by Engine #7, manufactured by Shay in 1911. The sounds of the steam  

 

 

engine as it pulled us  

around a corner trestle of impossibly tight radius, mixed in with the sounds of stories and laughter as we continued up the mountain. Occasionally we would pause so that the conductor could switch the tracks, and send us back on our way in the other direction. Huge redwoods, incredibly close to the tracks, appeared suddenly in the darkness as flashlights illuminated them. At the top of Bear Mountain an incredible campfire and hot  

cider awaited us, as well as a member of 'One Eyed Jacks' who had come up to entertain us with a solo performance of classic folk tunes. We boarded #7 once again and headed back down into Roaring Camp.

  

Returning to Roaring Camp we were met with apple pie, hot cocoa, and to my daughter Annalee's delight we even got to 'marsh' marshmallows on the fire. It was the perfect end to a fabulous evening.  Many thanks to Anne Roth and others who organized this event, we can't wait to do a GTG again!

 

 

To see the Roaring Camp photo album,  

click on the Flickr icon below.

 

View our photos on flickr 

 

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October 20th Hawaiian GTG at the Bryant's

Hawaiian GTG  

Enjoy the festivities, good food and Mai Tais at our house starting at 5pm on October 20th. We'll have prizes for the best dressed Hawaiian outfits; the more imaginative the better! Bring your appetite and a dessert or side dish; we'll provide the rest.  

RSVP by Oct. 16th to jjbryants@hotmail.com  or 408-937-5469.

 

When:  Oct. 20th @ 5pm

Hosted by: Jim & Jennifer Bryant     

Where: 3163 Mabury Rd

             San Jose, CA, 95127

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Hitting the Road: LPR Favorite Drives

Septembers are beautiful in the Bay Area. If you're looking for a great weekend drive, here are a few favorites from fellow LPR members.

 

My dad and I have always enjoyed driving Highway 9 from Saratoga to Skyline and back. It is close to my parents' home, relatively short and gives you a chance to hit some corners at fun yet relatively safe speeds. Always be respectful of the cyclists! - Brad Boardman

 

Page Mill Road, Alpine Road, Old La Honda Road, La Honda, Hwy 9 & 35, Pierce Road. In my  backyard is Oak Glen Ave, Uvas Road, McKean Road, Little Uvas Road, Croy Road, Watsonville Road, Redwood Retreat Road, Mt. Madonna Parts Heaven from 356 to TurboRoad, Summit Road, Hwy 152 & E. Dunne Ave up to Henry Coe State Park. Not so much Bay Area, more like "back to the Bay Area is Hwy 198 & 25 from Coalinga to Hollister. Also, Panoche Road from Hwy 25 to Interstate 5 is a unique drive. - Dave Dunwoodie

 

Hwy 9 to Alba Road; Alba Road to Empire Grade; Empire Grade to Pine Flat/Bonny Doon Road; Bonny Doon Road to Hwy 1; Hwy 1 to Gazos Creek Road; Gazos Creek Road; Gazos Creek Road to Pescadero Road; Pescadero Road to 84/LaHonda Road; 84/LaHonda Road to Hwy 35/Skyline Road; Hwy 35/Skyline Rd to Hwy 9.  - Anne Roth

 

Marin Headlands/ Russian River / Panoramic Hwy, Yosemite (enter at lower entrance / depart at upper road), trip south to Long Beach via HWY 1 / making it back to James Dean Memorial, Silver Lake via Hwy 88 / back roads all the way!  - Dede Seward

 

Do you have a favorite drive to share? Let us know! lprpca@gmail.com

 

   

 

 

What Kind of Porsche Owner are You?

In this third profile of owners we look at the Status Conscious Owner.

 

Status Conscious

Peter Schutz, former president of Porsche, once said, "For some people, a Porsche is nothing more than a fur coat; it's something you wear, not something you drive." Peter was describing the status owner. It is extremely unlikely that you will ever meet one of these owners at a Club event. Why? Because they don't know that the Club exists and they wouldn't join it if they did. These are the people that create the unfavorable Porsche-owner stereotype. They overdress, wear too much gold, park in handicapped zones, have bad traffic manners, and look down their noses at everyone. If you happen to meet one of them in a parking lot, and you are not driving your Porsche the conversation could go something like this: 

You: "Nice 993, how do you like it?"

Status owner: "Actually it's not a '93, it's a '97 'Porsh' Carrera. I like it okay, but you have to shift it a lot and my wife's Lexus rides much better. I might trade it for a Boxster, they ride smoother and you can get an automatic in them. I know a guy at the dealership."    

 

This guy knows absolutely nothing about Porsches except what they cost. The Porsche Gods created status owners so the rest of us could get good used cars. When the status effect of the car wears off and they discover that Porsches "ride like sports cars", status owners sell them and move on to Lincoln SUVs or stretch Hummers. Meanwhile, we all suffer.  

 
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