April 2014 - ARPCA.com
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April 2014 - ARPCA.com
April 2014 arpca.com downtownique... childs communications / graphic designer jennifer habetler photographer michael sahaida M TTM eyetique M TTM jeremy waldrup, president and ceo, pittsburgh downtown partnership, wearing norman childs eyewear ® the world’s finest collection of unique eyewear arpca.com eyetique.com Rundschau • April 2014 \\ 1 FEATURES 13 Seasons 14 ARPCA Night At The Opera 16 All Member Dinner Recap Editor Cindy Monyok 724-972-7528 editor@arcpa.com Four Poems By Kay Swanson Layout, Rob Hoffman 412-889-3495 rob@77designco.com Recap of an elegant and moving evening We brought the noobs into the fold Commercial Advertising Rates and Specifications are available by contacting the Advertising Chairman, Paul Nickoloff 724-454-0180 advertising@arpca.com DE PA RTMENTS 3 Ghute Fahrt 5 Shotgun 6 Lederhosen 7 Monkey Business 8 Membership 10 Calendar of Events 12 Around The Zone 18 What You Missed 20 The Mart ARPCA Classifieds On The Cover A hand drawn sketch of Thomas Demko’s 2005 Carrera By Thomas Demko CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING Classified ads are free to PCA members. Ads may be subject to editing and abbreviations to fit available space. Ads will run for three issues unless renewed or a notification of sale is received. Submit ads directly to the editor via mail or email. SUBMISSIONS The editor encourages club members to submit tips, technical information, favorite Porsche experiences, amusing ramblings, graphics, and photos. Please send submissions via mail or email to the editor. All items must be received by the 15th of the month prior to publication. Rundschau is the official publication of Allegheny Region of the Porsche Club of America (PCA) and is published monthly at 120 Surrey Drive Delmont, PA 15626. Opinions expressed herein are those of the individual authors and do not necessarily represent the position of Allegheny Region, PCA, its officers or members. The editor reserves the right to edit or omit any materials submitted for publication. Copyright Permission to reprint any material herein is granted to any PCA region provided full credit is given to Allegheny Region and the author(s) and provided copyright is not involved. All photographs and artwork are copyright of the respective photographers or artists. PORSCHE, the Porsche Crest, CARRERA, and TARGA are registered trademarks of Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG. Postmaster: Send address changes to: Terri Mattock, ARPCA Membership Chair 703 Chelsea Drive Imperial PA, 15126 Copyright 2014 Allegheny Region PCA www.arpca.com 2 // Rundschau • April 2014 arpca.com Gute Region Management ARPCA Officers President George Patterson 412-741-0316 pres@arpca.com Fahrt by George Patterson, ARPCA President Porsche Season is finally here... Unfortunately, I cannot participate. The reason, I must tell you, faithful reader, is that I’ve seen the [green] light. Our cars, while being beautiful, powerful engineering marvels are simply not good for the environment. I’ve struggled with this concept for a long time and have finally done something about it. I’ve exchanged my German P-Cars and purchased a Japanese P-Car, the Prius. Now before you call me a traitor, please understand that I’m only doing this because if I don’t, then I am an enviro-hater, and I am far too thin-skinned to handle that kind of ridicule... There are some great features to enviro-friendly cars. They get great mileage. They have great dash graphics, including a little plant that confirms that you are in tune with Mother Earth. They make great use of an iconic shape - the jellybean. They allow the driver to feel far superior as they get passed by everything with more than 95 hp. They give you huge street-cred at cocktail parties. They let you judge everyone driving a sports car or SUV. They let everyone know you care more than anyone else... That said, Happy April Fool’s Day!!! March was a fun, yet still chilly month... It kicked off with our first ladies-only event at the Narcisi Winery. As there were no arrests reported, I assume it was a great event or that there was a cover up to rival the disappearing Malaysian jet... With Lisa Malobicky as our Social Chair, I know there will be more events for just the girls... The Sewickley Car Store hosted a terrific event where noted hot shoe Ross Bentley spoke to our rabid trackies about how to get around the curves a little more quickly... Thanks as always to KC and the Car Store band for their generosity... The monthly business meeting happened at Fowler Automotive and saw the usual suspects plus some new members too. Great place. You should stop by. As always, YOU and YOUR input are ALWAYS welcome at the monthly meeting... Nico Rosberg won the first F1 race arpca.com Secretary Susan Crickenberger secretary@arpca.com Treasurer Beth Core 412-860-1688 treasurer@arpca.com Vice President Scott “The Ish” Ishler 412-818-4900 vp@arpca.com Past-President and Club Historian Ken Jeremiah 724-935-5559 Carrera2s@consolidated. net Committees Advertising Paul Nickoloff 724-454-0180 advertising@arpca.com Newsletter Editor Cindy Monyok 724-972-7528 rundschau@arpca.com editor@arpca.com Autocross/IRAC Rob Hoffman 412-889-3495 ax@arpca.com Communications Earl Seiler 412-823-4959 communication@arpca.com Concours Brian Strohmeier 412-877-4951 concours@arpca.com Chief Instructor John Schrenker 412-398-4511 chief.instructor@arpca.com Dealer Relations Paul Nickoloff 724-454-0180 advertsing@arpca.com Goodie Store Rob & Melissa Hoffman 412-889-3495 goodiestore@arpca.com Membership Terri Mattock 724-244-3653 membership@arpca.com PVGP Ed Rice 412-328-4740 pvgp@arpca.com Social Coordinator Lisa Malobicky 412-965-6518 social@arpca.com Touring Jason Monyok 724-433-1832 touring@arpca.com Co-Track Chair Tim Hronek 412-716-7861 track@arpca.com Co-Track Chair Drake Core 412-860-0330 track@arpca.com Webmaster Michael Skowvron 412-901-8102 webmaster@arcpa.com Zone 4 Rep Michael Soriano 419-843-2070 msoriano.ZoneRep@gmail.com Get the most up to date information at www.arpca.com or “like” us on facebook: Allegheny Region Porsche Club of America ARPCA. You can also watch club videos on our YouTube page: AlleghenyRegionPCA Rundschau • April 2014 \\ 3 s or s up- or s ng ear or ely upare ith ng I upear se ely ng are get ear ith meelyI our are se ED ith getI nk se meed our on, get ED on meour nk ED ed on, nk on ed on, on [Melbourne] of the season in mid-March and with the rates and contact information. there wascurrent a demolition derby at the Sebring Thehour ratesrace... are very for the publica12 VP reasonable IshMeister and I attended tionZone demographics. In addition, you joined are an the Presidents meeting andifwere ARPCA member, you also qualify for special by Track Team members, Drake Core and Tim pricing.for a day-long discussion of track event Hronek with the current rates and contact information. For those who support the the Rundschau management. The ARPCA remains pride of The rates are very reasonable for the publicathrough advertising, we certainly appreciate our Zone. All members should know that tion demographics. In addition, if you areour an it. Your support helps keepcontact this publication gowith the current rates region ismember, truly exceptional. Our information. first ARPCA you and also qualify for Drivers special ing. The rates Instructors are very reasonable for the publicaEducation meeting happened later pricing. Remember, we haveIna addition, new item ifforyou theare Rundan intion thedemographics. monthwho undersupport the direction of Chief For those the Rundschau schau – member, an Advertiser’s Spotlight section. Our ARPCA you also qualify for special through advertising, we certainly appreciate Instructor John Schrenker. We ended the advertisers count on you to use their services pricing. it. Youron support helps keep this publication gomonth a classy note at the Pittsburgh Opera, –For here those is another you can the get toRundschau know our whowaysupport ing. was which an elegant event. All attendees had advertisers. Each month, we will showcase one advertising, certainly Remember, weenjoying have awe new item forappreciate the Rundathrough lovely evening La Boheme. of our advertisers – I think you will find thisgoinit. Yourhas helps keep thisPorsche publication schau –support analready Advertiser’s Spotlight section. Our April been a full month formative and helpful. ing. advertisers count on to use services with MANY onyou tap... Carstheir areadvertiscoming If you haveevents any comments, potential Remember, we have ayou new item for the Rund– here is another way can get to know our out oforthe garages and there send have these been several ers, suggestions, please to Our me: schau – an Advertiser’s Spotlight section. advertisers. Each month, we will showcase one reports of SUNSHINE!!! Our ALL MEMBER pgn@fotorecord.com advertisers count onI think you to use their of our advertisers you will findservices this DINNER happened– on Saturday April 5th inat –formative here is another way you can get to know our and helpful. D’Imperio’s in Monroeville. This was a MUSTadvertisers. month, we potential will showcase one If you have Each any comments, advertisATTEND event for– I all members [thus the of think you willthese find this iners,our or advertisers suggestions, please send to me: name...]. Newbies were inducted into the cult formative and helpful. pgn@fotorecord.com [i.e. by Pledge Master, Rob Hoffman. Those If club] you have any comments, potential advertiswho give so much to the club get honored. ers, or suggestions, please send these to me: pgn@fotorecord.com ca.com ca.com 4 // Rundschau • April 2014 ARPCA’s track team was “signed-off” at Plus there were great door prizes and fine food & drink. Kristin Strohmeier and Judi Seiler put a beautiful evening on for all. Our business meeting occured at Core Window Systems [see ARPCA’s track team wason“signed-off” www.arpca.com for directions] the 8th at at 7:30p. Our annual Highway Clean Up, directed by Ed Heinz, will happened on Saturday ARPCA’s track team was “signed-off” at the 12th on I-79 North [exit 59A]. On -Track Instructor training will take place at Pitt Race on the 18th. The Central PA Region hosts the -All-Porsche Swap Meet in Hershey on the 19th. That usually gets a good number of ARPCAers rolling east to see great cars, find a challenging -part or just take in the scene. All of these events are listed on our web site and that is where you can click through to MotorSportReg.com to -sign up for them... Future events of note [that means put it on your calendar and sign from up onstudents www.motorsportsreg. Suggestions included adding com now!] include: our season’s first Driver’s Education event on May 9-11 at Watkins Glen - always fun with beautiful surroundings; the Annual Car Control Clinic, for both new and old Suggestions from students included adding drivers to get better in highly structured and safe environment, at Pitt Race on May 24; the next day also at Pittfrom Racestudents we’ll have our season’s Suggestions included adding first Auto Cross event; Ed Rice with Ken and Louise Jeremiah are planning a PVGP this July that will be singular... Mark down July 19-20 now!!! It’s beginning to unfold. Warmer weather and wonderful cars, events and all of the people. Take a moment to sketch out your Porsche schedule. You don’t want to miss anything this year. The club is growing and new people are participating at every event. I challenge you to try something you’ve never tried before on the calendar. Try a driving event or a cruise. Just get out and meet some others with the same car affliction you have. You’ll be very happy you did. As always, I am proud to be a part of such a great club. The cars bring us together, but the people are what keep us coming back. See you at the next event. . NEW GERMAN WORD “Sunshine” translates as “ Sonnenschein“ arpca.com . Shotgun! by Scott Ishler, ARPCA Vice President Ever have the feeling you are missing something? The eerie feeling “something just does not feel right”… but cannot pin down. I get that feeling twice a year: right now and mid October. In mid October the feeling comprises a mix of emotions: joy of crisp air, cool nights and mostly sunny warm days. Plus a dreaded thought of how long will this last before I have to call Duane at Sewickley and schedule one final oil change before tucking my car away in the garage who knows how long. Fortunately, we are at the polar end of that spectrum currently. However, something is still amiss. Some fill this void trolling ebay, autotrader. com, Porscheusa.com and other various car sites searching for a new or new to them P-car. Others have already made a purchase seizing upon ‘winter prices’ and, much to the dismay of significant others, are arduously waging the aged battle: “one never sells a beloved Porsche… you can only add a companion Porsche to the collection”. Congrats to those of you in this camp and soon enough you can share your purchase in person… vacating the camp chair you’ve patiently occupied perched next to your new gaSGK-954 RaceCar Ads_02-ARPCA.pdf rage co-occupant. Others fill the void research- C M 1 ing mods, suspensions, tires, new wheels or a new tool to deploy 3 times this summer and probably none next. Not nearly enough though plan out a season full of P-car trips… short or far. Obviously we each enjoy our vehicles immensely. Thus why we joined a car club… once we’re here it’s about the people. And we always enjoy taking a trip, short or far, in our P-cars. But, I’m always amazed at how infrequently people will take their P-car on a trip. Sure some models limit the number of occupants but if you can fit everyone in comfortably, I urge you this summer to take the P-car. They give you a whole new perspective while on the road. And more than occasionally tempting you to find a back way which takes you 50 miles to go just 10. Nothing confirms the driving season in my mind other than the first fill-up of the season. Knowing full well it’s not just a teaser warm day or two but we have now had the cars out of hibernation long enough to go some serious distance. As such, a complete re-fueling is required. A-Ha! That’s my missing link… it’s not officially driving season until I have one full tank thru the system. I hope you have yours sooner 5/28/13 4:15 PM rather than later! Driving hard to achieve results for our business clients Y CM MY CY CMY K ED RICE Member of ARPCA Focusing on Banking & Business Law 28th Floor, Two PNC Plaza • Pittsburgh, PA 15222 • 412.355.0200 • WWW.SGKPC.COM arpca.com Rundschau • April 2014 \\ 5 Lederhosen by Cindy Monyok, Rundschau Editor April is National Car Care Month. I have to admit that means nothing to me! I could care less if our Porsche is clean or not but Jason spends hours tending to his car. At first, I was jealous thinking he was hiding out in the garage to slowly get out of chores but came to realize that he also does this when I am not home. I thought adding carpet in the garage to park his car on was crazy. I thought he was losing his mind. Actually, it gets crazier around this time of year. He sits on the floor cleaning his brake calipers with a toothbrush. I don’t know about you but I brush my teeth with a toothbrush! I am slowly missing my bath towels because I really purchased those Ralph Lauren towels to wipe his car down. Maybe he could use some Walmart towels next time but that would be to easy and thrifty. He doesn’t want to scratch the paint with junkie towels! Geez come on people! He cleans parts of his car that no other human being would ever see. I don’t fully understand why he does this but it seems to be the norm. He stocks up his garage with cleaners, rags, and beer. If you are stopping by, please bring Natural Light. Yes, you read that right. The basic essentials to any garage. Friends stop by to drink beer. They stand for hours discussing what cleaning products they use. This behavior goes on for hours! I couldn’t stand that long yet talk about cleaning products! Maybe you could talk about it while cleaning the house! I am not sure if all of you enjoy the first day of opening that garage door as much as he does but I truly hope so. All he talks about is getting his car ready for sunshine. It’s just around the corner folks! Finally, we can all think Spring. Give your baby a new home. yougetus.com Villa Homes at Redstone Highlands North Huntingdon Campus 772 Frontier Dr., North Huntingdon ( Just off Lincoln Way) • 724-864-1429 6 // Rundschau • April 2014 arpca.com Monkey Business by Paul Nickoloff, Commercial Director The Club is launching a new sponsorship program where we add a select handful of sponsors to all of all our events throughout the year. Contact me directly for details, as there is limited availability, and let me know if you know of anyone who wants to gain more exposure through the club over and above our current advertising programs. As always: As ARPCA Members, can you help us get more advertising? Do you know someone who would want to advertise in our newsletter and on our website? WE NEED YOUR HELP WITH ADVERTISERS! For those of you thinking about it or think you know someone who would be interested in advertising / supporting this publication, we have added a block in the publication with the current rates and contact information. The rates are very reasonable for the publication demographics. In addition, if you are an ARPCA member, you also qualify for special pricing. For those who support the Rundschau through advertising, we certainly appreciate it. Your support helps keep this publication going. Remember, we have a new item for the Rundschau – an Advertiser’s Spotlight section. Our advertisers count on you to use their services – here is another way you can get to know our advertisers. Each month, we will showcase one of our advertisers – I think you will find this informative and helpful. If you have any comments, potential advertisers, or suggestions, please send these to me: pgn@fotorecord.com Rundschau E. Robert Pecori, 22 year ARPCA member • • • • Personal Injury Estate Planning and Probate Business Formations and Counseling DUI Defense 412-788-2000 rpecori@pecorilawyers.com www.pecorilawyers.com arpca.com Rundschau • April 2014 \\ 7 Membership Happy Anniversary! These Allegheny Region members are celebrating membership anniversaries this month E. Paul Dickinson Andrew Bittenbinder James E. Kriebel Wade Miller Richard E. Salnick Charles M. Rottmund Richard C. Kaufman John A. Ross Mark H. Miller Christopher P. Steimer Earl L. Seiler William M. Swartz Richard J. Andrus 41 40 33 32 29 28 24 24 23 22 20 20 19 Scott S. Campbell Jacob J. Nolte Alan H. Klein Rick Schwartz Bruce V. Shipe Craig Spink Douglas J. Baker Geoff Herald Michael J. Orlosky Eugene M. Williams Robert R. Ragan Douglas Core Raymond S. DeMarco, Jr. 19 18 16 16 16 15 14 14 14 13 11 9 9 9 Shawn M. Pecor Michael R. Hoover 8 7 Bill Rossetti Richard A. Sementa 6 5 Larry E. Manalo 5 Andreas M. Olligschlaeger 5 David A. Piroli 5 Eric P. Wallace 19 members with less than 5 years Welcome New Members! Tim Belkowski Bob J. Cooper John C. Eby Richard B. Graham Chris Marzec Jim E. McCalmont Bill S. Roberts, Jr. Tom L. Snare Bill M. Sulkowski Greg D. Swartz Julio Torres Karl Troetschel 2009 2002 2004 1999 1986 1999 2003 2008 2006 2005 1999 2001 Red Boxster Cabriolet Blue 911 Turbo Coupe Black 911 Cabriolet Black Boxster Cabriolet White 911 Turbo Coupe Red Boxster Roadster Gray Boxster Cabriolet Yellow GT2 Coupe Red 911 Cabriolet Black 911 Coupe Blue 911 Coupe Gray 911 Coupe 2014 ARPCA CAR CONTROL CLINIC May 24, 2013 at PittRace REGISTER AT ARPCA.COM The Clinic can teach students what typical driving schools can’t: what to do when something goes wrong in the car – and provide the opportunity to practice these maneuvers in a safe environment. Smooth steering on a Slalom course – Understand how to navigate your car smoothly through a set of cones. Threshold Braking – Learn how to control your car in an emergency breaking situation. Club Event Skid-Pad Activities – Drive on a skid pad where you will have the opportunity to experience your car breaking traction and then learn how to regain traction in a safe environment. A bit Nervous? No worries. Our club excels in making sure your experience is safe and enjoyable. You will be paired with an experienced instructor who will be knowledgeable in driving your type of car. This is a great opportunity for new drivers! 8 // Rundschau • April 2014 Primary Members 629 Affiliate Members 459 Total Members 1,088 arpca.com All types of vehicles are welcome! Bring your special vehicle or your daily driver. In addition to Porsches, we have Audis, BMWs, Mazdas, Minis, Subarus as well as mini-vans Shift into savings. Sciullo Ins and Fin Svcs Inc Tony N Sciullo, President 20280 Route 19, Suite 5 Cranberry Twp, PA 16066 Bus: 724-776-1533 Get discounts up to 40% * Saving money is important. That’s why you can count on me to get you all the discounts you deserve. GET TO A BETTER STATE™. CALL ME TODAY. *Discounts vary by state. 1101222.1 State Farm, Home Office, Bloomington, IL arpca.com Rundschau • April 2014 \\ 9 5 Sat 10 Thu April May June All Member Dinner -‐ 7 Wed Business Meeting -‐ 12 Thu D'Imperio's TBD -‐7:30pm Business Meeting -‐ 4 Fri TBD -‐7:30pm 20 Sun Business Meeting-‐ Window Systems -‐ 7:30pm Adopt-‐A-‐Highway Clean-‐up -‐ I-‐79N @ I-‐376E Instructor Training Day -‐ PIRC Easter 26 Sat ??? Road Tour to ??? 12 Sat 18 Fri 9-‐11 Fri-‐Sun 24 Sat 25 Sun 26 Mon 13-‐15 Fri-‐Sun Watkins Glen Drivers Education (DE) Car Control Clinic -‐ 14 Sat PittRace ARPCA 6 Sun Nelson Ledges Drivers Education (DE) w/NOR 10 Thu 24hr LeMans AutoCross (AX) #1 -‐ ??? 21-‐Jun Pitt Race ??? 21-‐Jun Memorial Day Rally #1, BBQ 11 Fri BBQ, Kids-‐Day! Porsche Sat! 12-‐13 October 4 Sat 9 Thu ??? 13 Thu Porsche Grand Concours @ Station Square Business Meeting -‐ 27 Thu TBD -‐7:30pm Rallye #2 11-‐12 Sat-‐Sun AX w/ SCCA Wounded Warriors 18 Sat 10// Rundschau • April 2014 AutoCross (AX) #3 -‐ GRB-‐JNT arpca.com 19-‐20 November Business Meeting -‐ 6 Sat TBD -‐7:30pm Thanksgiving 11 Thu 2014 Calendar of Events Visit www.arpca.com for more info on events or to register for events visit www.arpca.motorsportreg.com. July ng -‐ 4 Fri 6 Sun on 10 Thu August Independence Day! 9-‐10 Sat-‐Sun Happy B-‐Day America! PVGP -‐ Kick off Rally 9 Sat Business Meeting -‐ 10 Sun TBD -‐7:30pm 11 Fri PVGP -‐ Black Tie & 14 Thu Tailpipes Longvue 12-‐13 Sat-‐Sun PVGP -‐ Big Bore ??? Sat/Sun Races @ PIRC 19-‐20 Sat-‐Sun PVGP -‐ Schenley Park & ARPCA Party December ng -‐ 6 Sat 11 Thu Holiday Cocktail Party PittRace Drivers Education (DE) Labor Day Checkered Flag Dinner -‐ PIRC 5-‐7 Fri-‐Sun Mid-‐Ohio Drivers Education (DE) AutoCross (AX) #2 -‐ 11 Thu Pitt Race -‐ ToT Business Meeting -‐ TBD -‐7:30pm Business Meeting -‐ 20/27 Sat TBD -‐7:30pm Sushi & Speed Car Control Clinic -‐ TBD ARPCA/BMW January 2015 8 Thu Business Meeting -‐ 17 Sat TBD -‐7:30pm Legend September 1 Mon Business Meeting -‐ TBD -‐7:30pm Detroit Auto Show -‐ PCA/PCNA Breakfast Business Social Meeting arpca.com Track DE/AX PVGP Rundschau • April 2014 \\ 11 Around The Zone By Michael Soriano Zone 4 Representative Greetings PCA Zone 4 Members, I am pleased to be able to share some very exciting news with you. The Porsche Club of America has seen tremendous growth recently, and as a result, has had a very successful and profitable year. One of the topics Manny has discussed during our Zone Rep meetings over the past few months has been what to do with this surplus of funds; if it is to be refunded, and if so, how much. And, it is my pleasure to inform you that in an unprecedented move, PCA will be refunding a total of $500,000 back to the regions. The payout for this total will be distributed as follows; each region will receive a one-time rebate subsidy of $7.50 per primary member, and regions can utilize these funds in any way they see fit. This is perfect timing as most of the regions within our zone are preparing for the upcoming driving season. I am certain this new influx of unexpected funds will be a welcome addition to each of your regions, and will be used to improve a wide variety of activities throughout the year. Be sure to check your local region’s website and newsletter for the latest details on the many events close to you that are being planned. Also, consider attending other regions’ events, such as: • Ohio Valley Region will hold the first DE of the Season at Mid Ohio Sports Car Course April 4-6 • Central Indiana Region’s Spring Color Auto Tour Weekend to Cincinnati is April 5-6 • Saturday, April 5, Allegheny Region is holding an All Member Dinner to welcome their New Members. 12// Rundschau • April 2014 • The Michiana Region’s Membership Meeting is on Wednesday, April 9, 2014, at 6:30 p.m. at Columbo’s Restaurant in Elkhart, IN • Maumee Valley Region’s 4th Annual Curling Event is Thursday, April 10 at the BGSU Ice Arena. • Join Southeast Michigan Region on Saturday, April 12, for their Model “T” Plant Tour • “Time with Tim” Rally Sport Region’s monthly tech session will take place on Saturday, April 19 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. • April 25-27, Mid-Ohio Region will hold their first DE at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course • The Northern Ohio Region Car Control Clinic will be held at Lakeland Community College in Kirtland, OH. Check their website for more details. • Western Michigan Region’s Spring Brunch is on Sunday, April 27 at Cygnus 27 in Grand Rapids, MI • Registration opens Tuesday, April 1 for The 59th Annual Porsche Parade which will be held in Monterey, CA on June 14-21, 2014. Put this event on your calendar and plan to attend, volunteer to help out and have fun with PCA members from across the US and Canada. It will be a great time for all. I look forward to having the opportunity of meeting each and every one of you at these upcoming events. If you have any questions of comments please feel free to contact me at MSoriano.ZoneRep@gmail.com arpca.com The Seasons 4 short poems by Kay Swanson WINTER Winter! Cold and bleak. I Dream of May and driving in the tracks of racing legends. The Glen. SPRING The earth, Warmed by the sun, wakes yellow daffodils. The time is coming to play with Porsches. On Saturday, March 22, 2014 at the Regional Learning Alliance in Cranberry Chief Instructor John Schrenker Organized an ARPCA DE Instructor Clinic. This was part one of a two part instructor training series that consists of a classroom session and a second track driving session which was held at Pitt-Race in Wampum, PA. SUMMER Top down Warm midnight air In solitude, I drive on the black ribbon that takes me To dawn. FALL Vibrant color adorns the mountains and valleys. Bright leaves dance and swirl when my car speeds by. Fast Service! Great Quality! Awesome Pricing! Commercial Printing Direct Mail Variable Data/Digital Printing Copy/Scanning Design info@ fotorecord.com • www.fotorecord.com • 724-837-0530 arpca.com Rundschau • April 2014 \\ 13 Porsches Travel To Paris Via The Opera by Lisa Malobicky It is difficult to write this as I am overcome with tears drenching the keyboard from the performance of La Boheme performed by the Pittsburgh Opera at its open night, Saturday, March 29th. (Okay, maybe a little over the top but I did go through a half box of tissue during the performance.) I knew somewhat to expect after seeing the movie, “Moonstruck” with Cher and Nicolas Cage (1987). The powerfulness of the live opera performance is indescribable! During one of the intermissions at the Galaxy Room, I was conversing with one of the club members, Justin. I told him how much I cried and he said, “I cried when I saw the snow!” I am not sure if he meant because of the performance stage setting or because of all the snow we have had in the ‘Burgh this winter. Luckily we were treated to wine, cheese and fruit platters to lift our spirits in the Galaxy Room! The beautiful atmosphere and the production at the Benedum Center contributed to a magical evening. Many thanks to our gracious host and club member, Tony Sciullo who orchestrated the event. Talk to An Expert Larry Collins Senior Sales & Leasing Associate Commercial Real Estate Services 14// Rundschau • April 2014 With twenty years of successful Commercial Real Estate experience, Larry provides a full range of professional services, including, but not limited to: Sales & Leasing, Tenant Representation, Re-Evaluation and Disposition of Bank Owned (REO) Property and Specific Property Searches. Cell: (412)471-3311 x 233 (412) 606-2522 arpca.com larrycollins@howardhanna.com Koppers Building Pgh, PA 15219 2014 ARPCA Driver’s Education Series Experience The Thrill Of Your Car! Join Us For Another Summer of Drivers Education! 2014 DE Season Schedule: • Watkins Glen, NY (May 9-11) • Pitt Race, PA (Aug 9-10) • Mid-Ohio, OH (Sept 5-7) Club Event First Time On Track? Our club excels at and specializes in helping first-time students learn safely while having a great time! All Types Of Vehicles Welcome. Cars of all makes and models run at our events. See ARPCA.com for minimum DE Safety Requirements and the Inspection Process. Participate in our Car Control Clinic and Autocross events: • Car Control Clinic at PittRace on Saturday, May 24th Non-Driving Family Members - there IS off-track fun too! Families have great time enjoying many other off track activities in the surrounding communities of the track. Come along and enjoy the weekend! • Autocross on Sunday, May 25 at PittRace • PVGP Autocross School Hosted by Steel Cities Region SCCA at PittRace July 12 or July 13 • Autocross on Sunday, August 10 at PittRace *This Year AX will participate in ARPCA DE at PittRace. See ARPCA.com for details. • Wounded Warriors Benefit Autocross October 11-12 at PittRace • Autocross on Saturday, October 18 (Fall Fest) at Greensburg Jeanette Regional Airport For more information or to register visit www.ARPCA.com arpca.com Rundschau • April 2014 \\ 15 • • • • • • • All Member Dinner by Rob Hoffman The All Member Dinner is always a great event. It brings old members and new members together. It serves as a way for the new members to meet and to be welcomed into the fold (or drink the Kool-Aid) that is our beloved Porsche Club. This year Kristin Strohmeier and Judy Seiler put together a fantastic event at D’Imperios. Seventy-six members were in attendance with 16 members being initiated. During the initiation ceremony the noobs were asked to draw a picture of their car and them doing their favorite things with it. We had some funny PVGP Home Theatre Raffle drawings, some good drawings and flat out artwork; like what you see on this months cover compliments of Thomas Demko. They also played a few other games, told lies and truths about themselves and were hazed in true ARPCA fashion. Thanks for being such good sports ladies and gents. The class of 2014 has the makings of some great members. Please stay involved. You fit right in! Congratulations to our 2014 Dixon Cup winner Scott Ishler and our 2014 Calvo Moreland award winner John Schrenker. Both VP Ishler and Chief Instructor John do a lot for the club. They both do so very much behind the scenes to make this club what it is for the rest of us. Our club has a lot of folks who put tons of time 55” flat panel tv in, and I’m glad to see these guys recognized for Speakers: left, center, right, surrounds, subwoofer their efforts. Next time you see Ish or Dr. John Yamaha audio/video receiver be sure to congratulate them on their awards. Blu-ray DVD player As always we hope to see the newly inducted Universal color touch screen remote members continue to be active and participate Complete installation, programming, calibration in other activities and events. It was a great System value: $14,000 evening. Hope to see you all again very soon. icket (only 500 tickets will be sold) 16// Rundschau • April 2014 arpca.com McELHINNY INSURANCE AGENCY LLC Personalized Service in Your Area Since 1960 Specialty Auto, Classic Car, & Exotic Car coverage available with flexible usage. We are your Pittsburgh Auto Insurance Specialists! Low cost agreed value physical damage coverage for your car. •AUTO •COLLECTOR,CLASSIC,ANTIQUEAUTO •HOMEOWNERS •SMALLBUSINESS •LIFE&IRA Create QR Code 5624 Brownsville road PittsBurgh, Pa 15238 www.mchelhinny.com tim@mcelhinny.com TimoThy mcelhinny, cic luTcf pca member 412-650-5700 arpca.com Rundschau • April 2014 \\ 17 file:///U:/Folders%20From%20Old%20Computer%20Desktop/New%20Folder%20(2)/ What You Missed by Lisa Malobicky, ARPCA Social Chair Membership – Terri Mattock – Total of 1,083. ARPCA Business Meeting Minutes for March 13, 2014 Call to Order - The meeting was called to order on January 16, 2014 at 7:45 pm by Vice President Scott Ishler, at Fowler Automotive with 18 people in attendance (plus a special four-footed guest “Vivian”): Scott Ishler, Justin & Susan Crickenberger, John & Lisa Malobicky, Drake & Beth Core, Larry Collins, Michael Skowvron, Bill Sculouff, Tim Hronek, Matt Wimer, Randy Evans, Andy Schor, Tom Mueller, Brian Strohmeier, Terry Mattock, Marty Smith Treasurer’s Report –Beth Core • Cash balance on 1/30/14: $54,352 • Revenue: $7,849 • Expenses: $3,907 • Balance as of 2/28/14: $58,293 • Note: ARPCA will receive ~$7 back for each primary member (~$4200 total) 1 Transfer. 617 primary members; 451 affiliate members. We discussed dual membership – you can only be a member in 1 region through PCA. Newsletter - March edition of Rundschau is out! Website – Michael Skowvron /Scott Ishler – No changes. Closer to moving to a new host. Social – • • • • Minutes – Copy of minutes from Februrary were provided. Motion to approve by Scott Ishler; second by Terry Mattock. Approved by all. • Committee Reports Advertising – Paul Nickoloff via Scott Ishler – New Ad Packages are complete. Fowler Automotive is a new sponsor for 1 yr. Dealer Relations – Paul Nickoloff is stepping down. Drake Core and Marty Smith will step in to cover Dealer Relations. Goodie Store – Rob Hoffman via Scott Ishler – Goodie Store merchandise includes ¾-zip Fleece for $65 and Ballcaps for $20. PVGP – 1st Planning meeting was held at Ed’s on 1/28. No major changes anticipated. Look for a “swarm” of Mini’s. ARPCA is confirmed as mark of the year in 2016. If you attending the Thursday Night Tune Up – that will now be held at “Andrews” on 5th Avenue vs Bosa Nova. 18// Rundschau • April 2014 • All member dinner is coming up. Sign up early! We are lining up great prizes. Highway Clean-up scheduled for 4/12. Come out and support the ARPCA sponsored highway. Planning a Road Rally end of April – more details to come. Mid-Winter Party 2014 – Held at the Auto Palace. 120 Attended (93 pre-registered). Porsches to the Opera – Lisa Malobicky/ Tony Sciullo – Opening Night! Saturday, March 29, 2014 – La Boheme $85-$125pp, optional reception in the South Lounge for $20pp (light hors d’hoevres, wine, speaker, social with other ARPCA attendees); tickets are discounted for our group; link for reservations will be on our website. Tony Sciullo reiterated that the price for this special event is at a tremendous discount. Black tie is NOT required. Link to register is on the web. We’re encouraging members to Sign up early! Ladies’ Day Out – Lisa Malobicky –Wine event was successful. Will look at doing this again! Tour/Rally – Tours-Jason Monyok/Rallyes (Jack Purvis) • No new updates Track – (Tim Hronek) / Drake Core • • arpca.com Over 100 are already registered for a track event this year. Instructor 2-part seminar to increase • • • • • • • • • • instruction participation and provide additional instructor training Classroom portion held March 22nd from 9-4 with Lunch. Cost $75 Track Instruction portion to be held in April at Pitt Race Open to all ARPCA instructors Attendees will receive a credit when they instruct @ their first DE of the season ARPCA will provide $500 for the event to support continuing education DE events are booked with contracts for 2014 and events are live on the web. Sign up early! Car Control Clinic is Memorial Day weekend with autocross the following day. Pitt Race – August 9-10 (VDA Sat/Sun; also AX) Mid-Ohio – September 5-7 A 2nd CCC will be held in September with the BMW club (TireRack SS Clinic) Motion to Adjourn – • • • Meeting was adjourned at 8:45pm. Many thanks to our friends at Fowler Automotive and our special guest “Vivian”. Next business meeting: April 10th, 2014 at Core Window Systems. Respectfully submitted, Susan Crickenberger Secretary Note: This is an edited summary of the minutes, subject to approval. Limited snacks and beverages are available at our meetings and you are all welcome to attend and share in the unedited fun between our business discussions. We welcome your input and fresh ideas. “It’s not the car… it’s the people who make the Club.” Concours - Brian Strohmeier - Spring detail- ing session will be held this spring, details and date to be confirmed. PVGP Councours Ideas discussed: switch to an all-in approach and everyone gets a vote. Vote for top 10 as a “People’s Choice”. P3 – Michael Coyne – Proposed change – Make a quarterly contribution to either (1) an ARPCA Connection or (2) if we don’t have a recommended military connection we contribute to an organization aligned to the P3 mission. Change approved. 2014 Planning – George – There is now an all- inclusive 2014 ARPCA calendar on the website. Presidents meeting will be held on 3/22. Old Business - Registration for the Opera event is available on the web. Again, we are encouraging everyone to sign up early for all events. Fowler Automotive Street & Track, LLC Owned and operated by Dan Fowler, a Bosch Certified Mechanic and avid supporter of the Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix who has 35+ years of experience specializing in exotic, foreign, and vintage cars. 412-213-3276 www.fastcoproductions.com New Business – none 1201 WmFlynn Hwy (Route 8) Glenshaw, PA 15116 arpca.com Rundschau • April 2014 \\ 19 The Mart - ARPCA Classifieds Factory 911 engine/transaxle yoke w/stand on wheels; 964/993 Factory adjustable front strut brace, new, never installed; early Fabspeed stainless straight-thru mufflers for 993, perfect for track, possibly too loud for street; 944 Turbo S factory lightweight phone dial “Cup” wheels, 8 X 16 w/ 245/45 Kumho Victa racing tires w/ 1/2 tread. Audi A4 front strut brace, fits B5 series 96 - 01, new, never installed; 4 factory 6 X 15 steel wheels, perfect for snows, fits 96 - 02 A4/S4 and 95 - 01 A6/S6, exc. condition. Dic Sundra - dsundra@comcast.net (412) 366 - 4950 Goosebumps #51 1982 911 sc euro for sale Upgrades include: stock look fuel cell, emergency off switch, full fire system, Stable Energies full roll cage, Cobra seats, Schroth belts (Hans for driver), Vosstek aluminum pedals, Wevo short shifter, close ratio gears, Momo wheel, stiffer sway bars and torsion bars, front brake ducts, tail, corner balanced, two set of Fuchs wheels 7&8 and 7&9, new Hoosier slicks, several used spares. Engine rebuild by Chris at Autobahn Extremists in Ohio 3 years ago. Professionally maintained for ten years. Recent service by Dan Fowler at Fast Company includes new brake pads and rotors, brake fluid, oil change, battery, and exhaust manifold gasket. Never been hit, clean, dry, reliable and fun. Perfect DE car… get in and drive! Best offer in the $30K range. Randy Evans 724-747-7366 randybbd@aol.com 1986 944 Turbo - 3’ custom exhaust, Tial Wastegate, Lindsey Chip Set, Lindsey Manual Boost Controller (currently set at 20#) Adjustable Koni’s on the rear, 30K 968 shocks in the the front. Would make a fantastic track car. $8,500 firm. Rob @ 412-889-3495 or rob@77designco.com. For Sale: Set of four ‘TSW’ 20” alloy wheels from ‘06 Porsche Cayenne, excellent condition. Currently mounted with Goodyear Fortera tires285 x 50 R20 with 9/32 tread. $550 for rims and tires. 412 831-5181 or matran9@aol.com 20// Rundschau • April 2014 arpca.com 2004 Porsche 911 Turbo (VIN: WPOCB299X45675613) · 6 Speed Manual Transmission · 24,250 Miles, Clean Car Fax · New Brakes At 18,000 Miles When Certified · All Good 18” Tires And Rims · Current Pa State Inspection $52,500 David Taylor A.R.P.C.A Member Cell: 814-483-0336/Email Davidcaterpillar@Live.Com For Sale: 1983 Mercedes-Benz 380-SL, Blue on Blue, both tops, 54k miles, $17,900, Call Mike @ 412-977-7343. Boxster S, 2000, 25K miles: Garage kept, never modified or raced, inspected, regular oil changes, upgrade radio and speakers, Coco mats, bumper plugs, Porsche sun visor, newer rubber with road-force balancing. Much more. Red/ black. 412-977-7343 Asking 20K. OEM 911 / Cayman / Boxster Seats, Black with Grey perforated leather inserts, Full power, lumbar, heat options Part #: 997.612.682.01 Fits 911 [05 - 09] / Cayman & Boxster [06 - 09] Came from a non-smoking 07 Cayman S with 19K miles $2860 to buy from Porsche $950 to buy from me Both work 100% / one lever needs to be replaced / came off while moving seats in storage Call George @ 412.443.7400 or email Porsche955tt@comcast.net ©2012 Porsche Cars North America, Inc. Porsche recommends seat belt usage and observance of all traffic laws at all times. Optional equipment shown is extra. Obsession doesn't wear a watch. There's a reason two out of every three ever built are still on the road. Dedicated to Porsche vehicles above all else, Porsche certified technicians must complete over 80 hours a year training in the latest diagnostic technology and techniques. You'll also take comfort knowing all Porsche genuine parts are factory-backed for two years when installed by your authorized dealer. Better still, there is no substitute for having your vehicle serviced by professionals who not only know Porsche, but live Porsche every day. Porsche Certified Service. Auto Palace Porsche 4627 Baum Blvd. Pittsburgh PA 15213 (412) 687-4000 www.auto-palace.com Mon-Thu 9 - 6 Fri 9 - 5 Sat 10 - 2 Porsche recommends arpca.com
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