50..............Save the Date - Ken Steele Alpine Tour XXVI
51..............A Musical AZPCA Evening - Hale Concert Hall 64..............PCA - Updated and Online PCA History Book
65..............PCA - Porsche Design Unveils the Chronograph 1 66..............PCA - Insider Podcast 67..............PCA - Add your Co-Pilot as a Co-Member
- SIM Racing
- Market Trends
- Special Interest Program
- Panorama Back issues Online
- Introducing Club Racer
- Digital Membership Card
SPONSORS INDEX
Featured in this Month and Every Month’s Issue
FEATURED IN THIS MONTH’S ISSUE
10-11........News from within the AZPCA community
13.............Your Club needs you - Volunteer Positions
19.............Lights, Camera, Action - Porsches in the Frame 20-21........Meet this Month’s Featured Member - Eric & Shaelyn
25.............AZPCA Sponsorship Never Looked so Good!
28-29........AZPCA Member Survey Review
32-33........Review - Arizona Region Tech Session
54-55........Danielle’s Column - Late Night or Bust
56-57........Stuttgart Market Letter by David K. Whitlock
73.............What’s happening in the Porsche Market Place
IN EVERY ISSUE
4..............Arizona Region Board
8..............President’s Note 9..............From the Editors
22..............Please welcome - New Members
23..............Happy PCA Members’ Anniversaries
24..............AZPCA Sponsorship Program
25..............AZPCA Sponsorship Never looked so Good!
36 .............Awards & Accolades
37..............AZPCA Regional eNews
52..............AZPCA Cancellation Policy
53..............AZPCA Reimbursement Policy
58..............AZPCA Goodie Store
59..............AZPCA - Get Involved
60-61.........AZPCA Social Media Center
62..............Executive Appointees
63..............Zone 8 Staff and Websites
Going Places Facts and Figures
The Deadline for submitting material is the 20th of each month. Submissions received after that date will appear in a later edition. Articles written and submitted to Going Places are done so on a voluntary basis.
The views, opinions or suggested links provided by the editors do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of AZPCA or PCA and have not been indorsed as such.
Dates, locations and costing for events may change after publication, please refer to the AZPCA website or MotorsportReg for the up to date information.
PRESIDENT’S NOTE Dan Bouet
To Our AZPCA Members,
Our events are bustling this time of year, with plenty of opportunities to get out and enjoy the road with your Porsche and some friends not to mention the perfect weather for some top-down driving if you are fortunate enough to have that variety.
The club has a full calendar ahead, with our annual “New Members’ Day” event being held on March 14 at Culinary Dropout in Tempe. This is a fun opportunity to learn a little bit about the club through some brief presentations, meet the people behind the efforts, and give new members a chance to introduce themselves. We will also be providing complimentary raffle tickets for various MSR credits toward your preferred AZPCA activity, along with a grand prize eligible for any program. It’s our way of saying “Thank you” to our members.
If you are considering some higher-speed exercising of your Porsche, there are just a couple more opportunities before the summer break. We’ll be hosting a weekend track event at Inde Motorsports Ranch on March 28–29, and our last Autocross will be April 4 at Phoenix Raceway. The summer heat is simply too brutal to host those kinds of events during that time, so sign up for one- or both. Otherwise, October is when we’ll see the return of our performance driving events.
Enjoy the weather and your AZPCA friends, and I hope to see you at a future event!
Dan Bouet
From the EDITORS Gregg and Ali Bull
It’s not just the cars, it’s the people! And our club has witnessed a very exciting event combining one of Porsche’s most classic models and a very lucky AZPCA member who was fortunate enough to win this fabulous vehicle! Thanks to everyone who helped to keep the surprise and make that event extra special. A big thank you to National for such an amazing raffle!
As the desert blooms our region is officially kicking off a busy 2026 schedule. March isn't just about driving it’s about reconnecting.
We have a fantastic lineup this month, starting with The All-Porsche Grand Display which is happening today (March 1st) The Ladies have a drive to Boyce Thompson. We are also welcoming new members this month at the New Members’ Day event. We also have a drive and overnighter planned to Old Tucson so that should be fun. This month’s PnP is at The Breakfast Joynt and we have a special tour at the CAF which will give our members a rare glimpse of a lovely B-17 Bomber and more. Not to be left out, HPDE is having a weekend event at INDE, a crowd pleaser.
We encourage everyone to review the upcoming Driver’s Education (DE) and Autocross schedules in this newsletter so you don’t miss out on any of the upcoming events. Let’s make this season safe, exciting, and rewarding.
In this issue, you’ll find our calendar full of amazing upcoming events as well as a review of our first Arizona Region Tech Session.
Let’s make sure we show up in force, celebrate the camaraderie of this club, and remind ourselves why we love these machines. It’s not just the cars; it’s the people!
Cheers, Gregg & Ali
Image courtesy of LEEN Customs
NEWS from within the AZPCA community
The Big Reveal…
On January 8th, our Region President, Dan Bouet, received an email from Vu Nguyen, PCA National Executive Director, stating that one of our members won one of the 911 raffle prizes.
The AZPCA husband-and-wife, Eric and Shaelyn Dobrzynski, membership as winners in the Porsche Club of America National Member-Only Raffle. Selected at random from a nationwide pool of more than 170,000 PCA members eligible to participate, this AZPCA couple captured one of the national grand prizes an extraordinary achievement and a proud moment for our region. The PCA raffle is open to members across the country, with thousands of entries submitted for the opportunity to win a brand-new Porsche 911 paired with a $35,000 cash award. One of our own AZPCA members was selected, making this a rare and celebratory occasion worthy of recognition!
Dan shared this confidential information with our Board of Directors.
Dan and Michael Mansour, our Social Chair, begun planning the reveal for our PCA raffle winner
Michael spoke with our winning members, Eric and Shaelyn Dobrzynski. They are a wonderful, high-energy couple who have really enjoyed their interactions with AZPCA and are excited to participate in more club events. They currently do not have any events planned where a reveal could naturally take place, so we developed a plan to bring them together in person without raising suspicion.
The approach was to introduce a "New Member” feature article for the February newsletter issue of Going Places. Eric and Shaelyn were told they were randomly selected as the first featured new members and invited to participate in an in-person interview. They were enthusiastic and agreed immediately. As part of the interview setup, we suggested meeting at a Porsche dealership of their choice, noting that AZPCA has strong relationships with local dealers and access to conference space.
They selected Porsche North Scottsdale (PNS). Michael went to PNS in person and met with GM Brad Levine and his team to explain the raffle win and our goal of hosting the reveal at their facility. PNS was extremely supportive and offered their space, requesting only that we hold the reveal closer to opening time rather than near closing, to ensure adequate bandwidth from their team.
The reveal happened on Sunday, January 25th . Michael and Angela Manente, Assistant Editor, met Eric and Shaelyn at PNS for casual conversation and then moved to the conference room, overlooking the service area. Angela conducted a staged “Meet a Member” interview for Going Places feature. Michael took a few pictures and excused himself so he could orchestrate the arrival of the Board and Chair members and work with the dealership staff to set up reveal surprise. Once everything was in place, Michael came back up to the conference room just as Angela was also wrapping up the interview.
Fun Fact from the interview: Eric built his Jeep during COVID and they enjoy off roading. That’s how they fell in love with the Southwest! Learn more about the Dobrzynski’s in “Meet a Member.”
NEWS from within the AZPCA community
The plan went off without a hitch. Eric was overcome when they were informed, they won a new Porsche 911 GTS! Michael did an exceptional job coordinating this special event for our region and making sure it was a total surprise
Special thank you to Porsche North Scottsdale for hosting, Haydn Howe, Sales Manager and Richard Strahota, representing PCA National.
** For a special treat head over to pages 20-21 for this month’s Featured Member Q & A** **Any guesses on who we might be Featuring ���� **
**Check out the following AZPCA Social websites for more Photos and Video’s**
https://www.facebook.com/azpca
https://www.instagram.com/azpca
by Angela Manente
Photos Courtesy AZPCA Members
Story
Your Club needs you - Volunteer positions
ARIZONA REGION
EXECUTIVE
APPOINTED POSITIONS
The Arizona Region Board of Directors are still looking for members to volunteer to become part of the Team in filling the four appointed positions listed below:
If anyone is interested in any of the positions, please contact the Region President, Dan Bouet, at president@az.pca.org
Equipment Chair – Responsibilities: Coordinate with different event Chairs to ensure that equipment is available to event coordinators and that each Region item is correctly catalogued and stored correctly. This person will also facilitate delivery and/or pickup to club functions using various methods available.
Technical Advisor – Responsibilities: Provide technical expertise to the Region members regarding routine Porsche maintenance and fielding questions regarding the various vehicle system and components. Provide assistance to the Tech Session Coordinator with the planning and scheduling of the tech sessions. Contribute to Going Places Newsletter with monthly tech articles.
Road Rally Chair – Responsibilities: Plan, coordinate, and/or select a Rally Event Chair to facilitate Road Rallies for the Club members to enjoy in a safe & friendly competition environment driving the Porsche car on the public highways within the scope of all Arizona Revised Statutes. The road rally category type will be at the discretion of the rally chair from a Gimmick Rally to a Navigational Rally, pursuant to the National PCA Region Procedures Manual (RPM).
PCA Juniors Program Coordinator – Responsibilities: Plan, coordinate, promote and facilitate the activities for the PCA Junior members to participate in the Club social activities, pursuant to the National PCA RPM.
AZPCA New Members’ Day
New Members’ Day/March Monthly Meeting
(for New Members and all Existing Members)
Saturday - March 14, 2026 - 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Join the fun at New Members’ Day/March Monthly Meeting to welcome and celebrate our new club members. This event is an opportunity for our New Members to meet the 2026 Board of Directors, the Chairpersons, and other club members. You will learn about AutoX, Drivers Education, Social-Media, Driving Tours, and all of the club Social Events.
You'll have free time to discuss individual topics one-on-one with Board Members and Chair Persons!
New Members Only: You will be credited the $45 registration fee when you check in at the event, so this event is free for New Members.
There will be some be some lottery prize giveaways ($$) for club events (eg Social and Driving Events, Drivers Education etc.) !!!
Location: Culinary Dropout Tempe
149 S Farmer St., Tempe, AZ
(free parking at the parking garage)
SCHEDULE:
11:00 - 11:45 PM Social Time
11:45 – 12:45 PM Intros, Presentations and Free time with Board Members and Chairs
12:45 – 2:00 PM Lunch Buffet
2:00 PM Adjourn
The event cost is $45.00 per attendee (refund for New Members – see below)
All new members attending who have joined since our last New Members’ Day (3/15/2025) event will be provided a $45 credit to your MotorsportReg.com account and it will be valid until the end of 2026. To receive the credit, your attendance must be verified at event check-in. Closing date to register is March 7th at midnight. Attendance is limited to 100 attendees.
NOTE: There will not be a regular Monthly Meeting in March 2026
If you have any questions, contact me at membership@az.pca.org
Mark Baker
Membership Chairperson
For more details and to Register for this event CLICK HERE
March’s Porsches n’ Pancakes - The Breakfast Joynt
The Breakfast Joynt is Scottsdale's diner.
This is where Scottsdale has come for several years now to sit back, relax, and enjoy delicious, hearty meals from 7 am to 2 pm 7 days a week. From breakfast anytime to satisfying lunches, if you're in the mood for it, chances are we're serving it.
The Breakfast Joynt is always welcoming and always serving up hearty diner food. So come on in, park yourself in a comfortable booth, take a seat at the counter, whatever you want, because it won't take you long to understand why we're truly Scottsdale's diner. We look forward to "Putting a little JOY in your day"!
WHEN: Saturday, March 21, 2026, starting at 8:30am
WHERE: 10101 East Bell Road, Scottsdale, AZ, 85260
MENU: Order anything you like off the menu and pay your own Bill
ATTENDANCE: Limited to 30 people so sign up early!!!
PROUD MEMBERS OF AZPCA
AZPCA Driving Tour Schedule - March 2026
AZPCA Driving Tour Schedule
A Driving Tour is a relaxing drive in your Porsche, to an interesting destination in and around the Phoenix metro area, and sometimes to further destinations around the state and beyond. Our drives typically feature beautiful scenery and great Porsche driving roads. Driving Tours are non-competitive events, meant to provide enjoyment with your car in the company of other Porsche owners sharing an interesting experience.
The Arizona Region offers many driving tours throughout the year. The list below shows tours planned for the upcoming months. Please note that dates and other details are subject to change. Check the website events calendar for the most up-to-date schedule.
Mar. 11 — Ladies' Drive to Boyce Thompson Arboretum
For more details and to Register for this event CLICK HERE
A drive from Mesa to the Arboretum where a private tour will be held. Boyce Thompson Arboretum (BTA) holds a large collection of desert plants 20,000 plants within 135 acres of gardens. BTA is Arizona’s oldest and largest botanical garden and one of Arizona’s top tourism sites. After the tour the group will head to Superior for lunch at the popular Silver King Smokehouse.
Mar. 20-22 — Three-Day Driving Tour to Old Tucson
For more details and to Register for this event CLICK HERE
A three-day event featuring great driving, interesting venues, and lots of social time. Highlights include visits to Old Tucson film studios/entertainment park and the DeGrazia Gallery in the Sun, the great drive to the top of Mt. Lemmon, and two nights at The Eddy Hotel in the beautiful Catalina Foothills.
Mar. 26 — Come Fly with Me
Drive your Porsche on the Beeline and Bush highways to the Arizona Commemorative Air Force Museum in Mesa for a private tour. We’ll stage a photo op with our cars and one of the aircrafts. Then, conclude with an early group dinner at Pacino’s restaurant.
Apr. 24 Ladies' Drive to Bartlett Lake
For more details and to Register for this event CLICK HERE For more details and to Register for this event CLICK HERE
Bring your Porsche out for a fun day of driving, lunching, and socializing with your PCA lady friends This scenic drive goes through Fountain Hills, Rio Verde, and North Scottsdale to Bartlett Lake, for lunch at the Cove Restaurant overlooking the lake.
Lights, Camera, Action - Porsche’s in the Frame
Photos Courtesy Alex Rentzis - SpartaPhoto
Meet this Month’s Featured Members’ - Eric & Shaelyn
1. When did you join PCA?
We joined in 2025
2. What Porsche(s) do you have?
We have a 2012 991.1 Cabriolet, our first Porsche was a 2001 996.
3. Where are you from?
We grew up in the Detroit Michigan area, spent a few years in Southern Utah and relocated to Scottsdale a year ago. We first dated in 2002 and officially together since 2003. We got married in 2012. We were on a hiking trip to Zion National Park. We’re sitting drinking coffee in the morning, watching the sunrise, and Shay goes, “I think we should move here.” We fell in love with the southwest after taking a cross-country trip. Thirty days later, I bought a house.
4. Family?
Our immediate families are back in Michigan (parents, brother and sister).
5. Work background or trade?
Eric is a Personal Financial Planner for a non-profit out of Washington, D.C. Shaelyn has been a veterinarian for over 13 years. She practices at Daisy Mountain Veterinary Hospital in Anthem.
6. What makes your car special?
It’s a Porsche! I’ve also like convertibles, so it’s always been one of those passions. I love the open-air feel and the drive ability of it is just fun. The uniqueness of it, like the blue interior.
7. Have you attended any region events since becoming members?
We attended the New Members’ Day event in 2025 Porsches n’ Pancakes at Anthem Country Club. Planning to sign up for Fountain Hills Concours.
8. Have you personalized your car?
We replaced the black top with a blue top and painted the calipers blue. Also new headlights.
9. Favorite memory with a car?
Over COVID we built a Jeep and we trailered it out and did a two-week road trip in September 2021. It inadvertently, made us fall in love with the Southwest. All the mountains and the climates we went through in Utah and Colorado. God was looking out for us on that trip! We pulled into Utah after off roading in Colorado, arrived in Utah and pulled into the hole in the rock, the famous one in Moab (Arches). We get out there and the Jeep is out of the trailer (a flatbed trailer). There wasn’t a single strap strapping the Jeep to the trailer. They all fell off and the Jeep didn’t even move! We had come down a giant hill, twists and turns and it had stayed on the trailer. And luckily, we were there because a guy who was hauling a car, walked up and told us our straps weren’t strapped. And so…Oh, my God I can’t believe that Jeep didn’t go into the back of the truck. This was quite an adventurous road trip to say the least.
Meet this Month’s Featured Members’ - Eric & Shaelyn
10. Where/Why did you buy your Porsche?
Always wanted a Porsche. It happened because we were shopping for a new car for Shea, like SUVs, and ended up at a Subaru dealership. They had a 996 for sale and she was like why not! So, we bought a new Subaru and the 2001 Cabriolet.
I don’t look at cars as cars. People buy cars to buy cars. It’s like I buy a Jeep because I get to do jeep things and be with Jeep people and then get into the community. We have close friends now that I would have never met if I didn’t buy a Jeep. And then the same thing with the Porsche community. I didn’t buy a Porsche just to say I bought a Porsche. I’d be like, I’m going to join PCA and join the local car group.
11. High school nickname?
Eric’s was Dobs Shaelyn’s nickname is Shay
12. Top 3 cars you would own?
1. NEW 2026 Porsche 992.2 Carrera
2. Porsche Spyder RS
3. Lamborghini
4. Aston Martin Valkyrie
PLEASE WELCOME Mark Baker Membership Chair
New Members
Mike Alessandri
Gilbert, Arizona
Other 2019 911 Targa 4 GTS
Brett Anderson Phoenix, Arizona Blue 1959 356
M. Awar Yuma, Arizona Blue 2018 Race Car
Ordale Babin
Gold Canyon, Arizona Other 2023 Macan S
Rick Ballmann
Surprise, Arizona Other 2025 Taycan
Stephen Burroughs Phoenix, Arizona White 2021 718 Cayman
Foster Coughlin Phoenix, Arizona Blue 2002 911 Turbo
Curtis Harr
Scottsdale, Arizona Green 2026 911 Carrera GTS Cabriolet
Dorian Perkins Cave Creek, Arizona Beige 2026 911 Carrera 4S
Ryan Rahn Mesa, Arizona Blue 2000 Boxster S
Katherine Ross Queen Creek, Arizona Grey 2024 718 Boxster Style Edition
Robert Salzwedel Scottsdale, Arizona Blue 2021 Cayenne Turbo
Amie Stewart Scottsdale, Arizona Black 2026 911 Carrera GTS Cabriolet
Perry Waxman Phoenix, Arizona Red 1984 911 Carrera Targa
Michael Wiblishouser Laveen, Arizona Silver 2006 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet
Transfers In Nathaniel Field
Phoenix, Arizona
FROM Nord Stern 2008 Cayman S
Jeffrey Frederick Mesa, Arizona
FROM Lincoln Trail 2007 911 Carrera
Christopher Kirk Fountain Hills, Arizona
FROM Monterey Bay 2015 911 Turbo Cabriolet
February 2026
HAPPY PCA ANNIVERSARY!
Members Anniversary Report
Beavers & Jill Eaton
Fran & Scott Steele
Dale Willis & Evan Kesselman
Charles & Michele Bennett
Hebner
Mike & Maryellen Ferring D Williams & Linda Blodgett
& Jan Buth
& Melanie Cancialosi
Michael & Karen Harbin
Lucy Fisher & John Crocker
& Barbara Riggs
Richard Banks & Annette Baron John Cordes & Barbara Williams
David DiSanto
John & Syonna Meyers
Christopher Lorine & Laurie Polinsky
Steven & Jo Anne Harper
J. J. & Christi McCarthy
Dennis & Marcia Parle
Guillermo & Carmen Perez-Vargas
Douglas & Deborah Rauh
Stephen Beardsley
Jeffrey Behr & Patricia Coons
Chris Coffman
Earl & Dee DeFrates
Steve Kallan & Matt Cambier
Rodd & Carol Wagner
Troy Dowies & Carrie Stockwell
Bali & Omar Manji
Thomas & Susanne Petrizzio
Scott Sipe & Kelly O'Shaughnessy
8 Years
Fernando & Pablo Guerrero
Tom Hawbaker
Ryan Hoadley & Jennifer Bartling
Nicky & Brett Hulstine
Michael & Angela Redfield
Robert Torcolini & Lynn Silan
7 Years
Jason & Carter Hayek
Dr. Greg & Debra Johnson
Michael & Jia Mansour
Robert Nenad
6 Years
John & Sharon Alessandroni
Stephen Bush
Jim & Nancy Golba
Don Hoover & Maureen Mumpton
Sherrie Myers
Jeremy Pierson
Ryan & Caleb Steving
Mitch Wagner
5 Years
Philip Barnett
John Brooks
Glenn Dean
Amit & Samriti Dhingra
Bill Gau
Brent & Eydie Graef
Paul Hamra
Walfred Johnson
Greg McEwan
Wilbur & Christen Schlette
Arvind & Shashikala Yekanath
4 Years
Greg Stark 10 Years
Terence & Lorraine Bacuita
Perry & Gwen Hyder
Dean & Tara Jagger
Brian Mays
David Onuschak
Joel & Cameron Schotz
Christopher Szopa
Jane Winston & Roger Grimm
3 Years
Joey Annoreno
David Arustamian
Catriona Brown & Will Hayton
Karol & Dallas Clark
Eric Cohen
David & Emily Cooper
David Differt
Charlie Ferer & Daniel Corbett
Dan & Janet Grams
Marc Holt
Harris Lee
Alan Schnaid
Rob & Tracy Stofflet
Dean & Ian Wingerchuk
2 Years
Brent & Debbie Berge
Dale & Norma Bettine
Mark & Michelle Browning
Theresa Burr
Sean Butterfield
Philip & Vincent Coppola
Trevor Harwood
Harris Jatoi & Brent Lockwood
Robert Johnson
Brian & Jennifer Kamenca
Yen Hsien Liou
Brandon Lutz
Kelly & Sandra Morley
Patrick Roland & Sarah Boyce
Trevor Smith
Brian Warren
Dan Withers
Laurence Zielke & Caleb Reynolds
1 Year
Vicki & William Allen
Lisa Anderson & Bruce Muratore
Drazen Baricevic
Gregory-Marc & Lucy Chartier
Eric & Shaelyn Dobrzynski
Brian Fischer
Ash Gajjar
Parker & Ani Holland
Tim Mcgillivray
Jeanne & Rick Mitchell
Sameer Patel
Bennett Pugliese
Svetlana & David Sambell
John Savage & Oliver Gottschaldt
Julia & Chris Smith
Scott Timmons
Ron & Barbara Van Rekom
Joshua & Nicole Yaeger
AZPCA Sponsorship Program
The sponsorship programs were designed to allow our current and new advertisers and sponsors a simple way to choose a program that will include; digital on-line published newsletter and internet exposure opportunities all for one simple investment.
The sponsorship program has five tiers:
Bronze - Our Bronze level includes one small website banner on our Home and Sponsors page and a one eighth-page (3.5″x2″ business card) color or grayscale ad in the Going Places publication. Fee - $250. annually
Silver - Our Silver level includes one medium website banner on our Home and Sponsors page and a one quarter-page (3.5″x4.75″) color or grayscale ad in the Going Places publication. Fee - $600. annually
Gold - Our Gold level includes one medium website banner on our Home and Sponsors page, inclusion in the rotating banner on our homepage, a one half-page (8″x5″) color or grayscale ad in the Going Places publication and AZPCA E-Blasts. Fee - $1200. annually
Titanium - Our Titanium level includes one large website banner on the Main page and Sponsors page, inclusion in the rotating banner on our homepage, one-full page (8″x5″) color or grayscale ad in the Going Places publication and AZPCA E-Blasts. Fee - $2500. annually
Platinum - Our Platinum level includes one large website banner on the Main page and Sponsors page, inclusion in our rotating banner on our homepage, an embedded video, and one full-page (8″x10″) color or grayscale ad inside the front cover in the Going Places publication. Fee - $10,000. annually
It is the responsibility for each sponsor to develop and design their unique promotional ads. Sponsors must submit their own artwork electronically for ads in gif, pdf, jpeg or swf (for website ads) formats. New sponsorships will run yearly, and investment will be prorated for any new sponsor who commits mid-year. The acceptance and display of advertising in this publication does not constitute an endorsement of the advertiser or product by the Porsche Club of America, Arizona Region. AZPCA reserves the right to refuse to print any ad it deems inappropriate. Sponsorships must be prepaid. Staff reserves the right to change rates upon notice at any time.
Contacts:
Sponsorship Requests and Tier Details
Sponsorships and Advertising Manager, Andy Jorgensen E-mail: sponsorship@az.pca.org
Gregg & Ali Bull Going Places Editors E-mail: gpeditor@az.pca.org
AZPCA Sponsorship never looked so Good
GOLDEN OPPORTUNITY
If you are looking for a Golden way to promote your company or even yourself this entire sponsorship space is available to you with an AZPCA Gold Tier sponsorship. These sponsorship programs were designed to allow our current and new advertisers and sponsors a simple way to choose a program that will include; digital on-line published newsletter and internet exposure opportunities all for one simple investment.
Gold - Our Gold level includes one medium website banner on our Home and Sponsors page, inclusion in the rotating banner on our homepage, a one half-page (8″x5″) color or grayscale ad in the Going Places publication and AZPCA E-Blasts.
Fee - $1200. annually
If you are interested in advertising or just learning more about sponsorship,
Please contact the following;
Sponsorships and Advertising Manager, Andy Jorgensen email: sponsorship@az.pca.org
Gregg & Ali Bull Going Places Editors email: gpeditor@az.pca.org
SILVER LINING
A great way to promote your company or even yourself is available to you with an AZPCA Silver Tier sponsorship.
All the AZPCA sponsorship programs were designed to allow our current and new advertisers and sponsors a simple way to choose a program that will include; digital on-line published newsletter and internet exposure opportunities all for one simple investment.
Silver - Our Silver level includes one medium website banner on our Home and Sponsors page and a one quarter-page (3.5″x4.75″) color or grayscale ad in the Going Places publication.
Fee - $600. annually
If you are interested in advertising or just learning more about sponsorship,
Please contact the following;
Sponsorships and Advertising Manager, Andy Jorgensen email: sponsorship@az.pca.org
Gregg & Ali Bull Going Places Editors email: gpeditor@az.pca.org
It’s a AZPCA Special Event - Come Fly with Me
Come Fly with Me (Porsches & Pilots)
Step into the skies of history at the Arizona Commemorative Air Force Museum!
Explore rare aircraft and fascinating stories that make aviation come alive.
We have an exciting new Event scheduled for Thursday, March 26, 2026 beginning at 12:30pm. We will start at the Target Store parking lot on Shea Blvd. in Fountain Hills. We will drive up the Beeline (SR87) and turn onto Bush Hwy, then follow it through the beautiful Salt River Canyon, then down into Mesa and arrive at the CAF (Commemorative Airforce Museum) 2017 N. Greenfield Rd. Mesa, AZ (Northeast corner of Greenfield and McKellips)
We will then have a 1.5-hour Tour of the fabulous planes and the facility led by our own superlative Docents Jim and Nancy Golba & associates. At 3:30pm we will have a great photo op with one of the amazing aircraft (maybe the B-17, or B25, or a F16, or a Harrier Jet) and our cars We will then have a group dinner nearby at Pacino's restaurant starting at 4:30pm.
It’s a AZPCA Special Event - Come Fly with Me
Museum Cost: 20.00 per person (dinner is extra $50 per person). Registration limited to 20 cars (maximum 40 people).
Date: March 26th, 2026
Start Location: Target Parking Lot (16825 E Shea Blvd, Fountain Hills, AZ)
Drivers Meeting Time: 12:30pm sharp
Departure Time: 1:00pm
Dinner at Pacino’s (2831 N Power Rd, Mesa, AZ 85215)
4:30pm to 6:00pm
Dinner Cost: $50 (taxes and gratuity Included) per person
• Bread
• Choice of: Chicken Parmesan or NY Strip Steak or Lasagna, or Salmon
• House Salad
• All non-alcoholic Beverages
• Jeanne’s famous Cookies
**CLICK ANYWHERE ON THIS PAGE FOR MORE INFO OR TO REGISTER**
AZPCA Member Survey Results Reflect Satisfaction with the Club
Words and Photos by Mike Ferring
Last summer the club surveyed us members to find out what we like and what AZPCA could do better, and the results were very positive—so positive that we had to comb through pages of your comments to shake loose ideas for what the club could improve.
Each of the major activities banged the rev limiter for satisfaction and each of the communications—website, Going Places, email, and social—scored highly as well.
Rated on a scale of 1-5, all of AZPCA’s regular activities score well, with the High-Performance Driver’s Education nearly hitting a perfect 5. Monthly meetings scored the lowest with 3.8. Going Places, Web, and Email blasts hit 4.3-4.4 and Social Media 3.8.
Don’t Change a Thing.
Based on those satisfaction scores, AZPCA would be justified to sit back, pat itself on the back, and keep doing what it’s doing. Thank you very much. But we decided to dig deeper and see what we could do to
make you even happier.
The survey asked a number of open-ended questions that opened some opportunities. Our survey committee plucked out 15 ideas that respondents had offered or had indicated were problems to be solved. We presented those to the Board of Directors and then the Board asked the committee to boil them down to the most important.
Broad Suggestions
Broadly speaking, here are the items that floated to the top.
• Members live throughout the Phoenix Metro, but events seem to cluster around Scottsdale. Social events and tours should try to show up in other sections of this large region.
• The most popular tours or events fill up quickly, leaving out some members. What can we do to serve those members? Could we duplicate the popular events so more people can take part?
• Balance weekday and weekend drives. Some members can’t take weekday time for tours.
You can see a theme building there: Try to be more inclusive.
The HPDE program was the highest rated of the club activities.
The driving tours are one of the top reasons members choose to be part of the Arizona Region of the Porsche Club of America.
Continued.....AZPCA Member Survey results
Specific Suggestions
• Include a speaker or program in the dinner meetings. All four of us on the committee thought it was important to try to go beyond social gatherings.
• Schedule regular tech sessions. This has already started happening and they’ve been quickly soldout.
And then there was a smattering of other, less urgent or important ideas.
• Link drives to Saturday Cars & Coffee meetups.
• If possible, format Going Places for easier screen reading.
• Consider letting people follow a tour route at their own pace rather than in a caravan. (Steve dissented, saying he didn’t think this was a true tour.)
• Consider a gimmick rally.
• Make sure there’s an onramp for activities for new members.
Former IndyCar driver Arie Luyendyk drew an overflow audience to an AZPCA dinner last fall. Can we make this kind of program a regular part of the monthly meetings?
Thanks to the Survey Respondents
Thanks to those of you who took the time to respond to the survey and to the club leadership that’s looking for ways to better serve over 2700 members in the region.
Do you have Suggestions??? To all our valued AZPCA Members, if you have a suggestion on how we can improve the content of Going Places or if you have suggestions on future events you’d like to see please reach out to the AZPCA Board, we’d love to hear from YOU! **Click on the Box and leave us a message**
Survey Committee: Mike Ferring, Chair; Members Michael Mansour, Steve Sapareto, and Rook Younger.
April’s AZPCA Monthly Meeting - Persian Room
AZPCA Monthly Membership Meeting
April 1, 2026 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Persian Room
Please join us at the Persian Room, where you are guaranteed not to leave hungry. Amidst an atmosphere of plush elegance, enjoy the exotic aroma and flavor of carefully blended herbs and prime quality fresh meats and vegetables, prepared to tease the palate and tantalize the senses. Thousands of years of traditional recipes and methods combine to provide a wide menu of tasty treats. We ate there previously, and the feedback was very positive. See you there.
Menu
Appetizers: Hummus, Yogurt and Cucumber Dip, Dolmeh
Salad: Greek Salad with Fresh Basil
Main Course: Chicken Kebab, Beef Koonbideh, Chicken Filet
Basmati Rice, fresh baked Persian Bread
Stew: Gheymeh Bademjan Beef Eggplant Stew
Soft Beverages: Soft drinks, hot tea, coffee Cash Bar
Cost $40
Event Schedule:
5:30 – 6:15 pm Social hour
6:15 – 7:00 pm. Dinner
7:00 – 7:30 pm Meeting & Program
Registration is required for this event.
The closing date to register is March 29, 2026, at midnight
Registration is open for 75
Jim and Carole Bultema, Organizers
Location: 17040 N. Scottsdale Road
Scottsdale, AZ 85255
April’s Porsches n’ Pancakes - 5 & Diner
Where the 50s comes to life!
Harking back to a simpler time
In 1989, 5 & Diner was created as a place where people would be transported in time to a place where life was simpler. In the process, the legendary 5 & Diner Restaurants were created. The no-holds-barred 50’s flashback theme with affordable, top-quality food including award-winning burgers and shakes.
WHEN: Saturday, April 18, 2026
WHERE: 5220 N 16th Street, Phoenix, AZ, 85016
MENU: Order anything you like off the menu and pay your own Bill
ATTENDANCE: Limited to 40 people so sign up early.
ATTIRE: Bring a hat and your sunscreen because we’re rockin’ it on the Patio.
**CLICK ANYWHERE ON THIS PAGE FOR MORE INFO AND TO REGISTER**
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Review - Arizona Region Tech Session
n Saturday, January 31, 2026, the Arizona Region held a Tech Session at one of the Region’s sponsors, and Arizona’s premier auto service for exotic and European vehicles, Aces Elite in Mesa. Thirty-three members attended the event for a very educational presentation by the founder and industry veteran, Jim Huard. Jim’s presentation was focused on Porsche-specific collision repair and insurance matters.
Jim has extensive experience in collision repair, performance tuning, and OEM-grade calibration for exotic and European vehicles. Jim presentation consisted of the following topics:
Immediate Accident Protocol
In the event of a collision, the presenters stressed the importance of documenting the scene thoroughly with photographs of all angles, license plates, road conditions, and the vehicle VIN. It is critical to notify law enforcement immediately, but owners were advised not to admit fault at the scene, as insurers determine liability based on documented evidence. Furthermore, Jim Huard recommended that owners insist on their own choice of transport rather than settling for the
Review - Arizona Region Tech Session
rotation tow company called by the police, ensuring the vehicle is moved to a Porsche-certified specialist.
Insurance and Parts Requirements
A significant portion of the discussion focused on insurance policy nuances. To avoid financial loss, owners should seek Agreed Value or Stated Value policies rather than standard fair-market value coverage. It is also essential to ensure a policy includes an OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) parts endorsement. While some insurance carriers often include OEM coverage automatically, other insurers may use aftermarket or used parts unless an endorsement is present. This is particularly vital given that Porsche-approved repairs require specific painting methods with only four approved paint lines globally and strict adherence to factory-standard calibrations.
Advanced Repair Technology
Modern Porsches, especially those manufactured from 2024 onward, utilize complex unibody structures and over 15 onboard computers. Aces Elite demonstrated that repairs now require high-tech equipment, including nitrogen plastic welders for bumpers and pulsed MIG or TIG welding for aluminum components. Because any component removal can trigger Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs), a certified repair must include a full suite of scan reports, structural repair printouts, and ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems) recalibrations to ensure the vehicle meets factory safety standards.
The Arizona Region has plans for more Tech Sessions with a variety of subject matters throughout the year. The future Tech Session event dates will be published in the Going Places Newsletter Calendar of Events and the Region’s Website Calendar.
Aaron LaBeau is a relatively new member to the Arizona Region Porsche Club of America, since May, 2025, and drives a 2023 Cayman 718. The Tech Session was his first event attended and has signed up for the Porsche with a Purpose Concours event in Fountain Hills.
Written by: Arizona Region Member Aaron LaBeau. Who is Aaron LaBeau?
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AZPCA’s Monthly Awards & Accolades
Each month the Editors of Going Places would like to recognize certain members for special contributions to this amazing Club we are all part of.
The Writers Award, this award is for an individual that submits or presents the best article.
Writers Award(s) for February 2026: Aaron LaBeau
The winner will receive a $30 credit on their MotorsportReg account to be used for upcoming AZPCA events.
The Volunteer Award, this award goes to the member who goes above and beyond the call of duty, this person demonstrates what the Clubs values are all about, Passion, a Positive attitude and a willingness to help.
Volunteer of the Month for February 2026: Aaron Heimke
The winner will receive a $30 credit on their MotorsportReg account to be used for upcoming AZPCA events.
**Even if you don’t win this month a big heart felt THANK-YOU to all the wonderful contributors that help make this awardwinning Newsletter/Magazine the success that it is, CHEERS.
*2026 Aman-Steele Award/Legacy Award *
Aman-Steele Award
A reinstatement of the historical Annual Aman Award for outstanding achievement, represen7ng the AZPCA Member (or Members, awarded jointly) in good standing who is acknowledged as the enthusiast (or enthusiasts) of the year for the current calendar year. The award is designated as the Aman-Steele Award to recognize the life7me contribu7on of Jack Aman and Ken Steele to the Club. The award is presented at the AZPCA annual dinner to the enthusiast of the year demonstra7ng an excep7onal level of contribu7on to the Club. Candidates are to be nominated by any club member including a descrip7on of the nominees unique and significant contribu7ons to the club in the current year and voted upon by the Board of Directors at their November Board Mee7ng in an execu7ve session following the main board mee7ng to maintain the decision in confidence un7l the presenta7on of the award at the December Annual Holiday Party
Legacy Award
The Annual Legacy Award established in 2023 recognizes an AZPCA Member or members working as a team who historically and consistently over a decade or more has or have contributed significantly to excep7onally suppor7ng the club and its membership at a significant level. The award may recognize this contribu7on from a current ac7ve member or posthumously for a member’s contribu7on. This award is nominated and voted upon by the Board of Directors who may at their discre7on seek guidance form the general membership, especially those who have historically been involved with the club and were able to personally observe those who have made a significant consistent contribu7on that is above and beyond usual expecta7ons. The Board of Directors will consider nomina7ons and make the final decision in an execu7ve session following the main board mee7ng to maintain the decision in confidence un7l the presenta7on of the award at the December Holiday Party Mee7ng.
AZPCA Regional eNEWS
AZPCA REGION eNEWS
AZPCA Region publishes several emails each month to notify the members of the upcoming social and driving events and other pertinent Region business and activity information. These emails are known as eNews email blasts and will be identified by the PCA Banner as you see above.
It has come to the Region’s attention that several hundred members are not receiving the AZPCA Region’s eNews email blasts. This may be because the PCA National Office may not have your correct email address or there may be a technical problem with your email address. Or the member at one time elected to opt out of receiving the emails and would like to begin receiving them.
AZPCA Region would like to help the members in resolving this issue of you not receiving the eNews emails. If you are not receiving any of the emails that are labeled with the above banner, and prefer to receive them, please email the Region’s Communications Chair, Kenny Mitchell at kenmitchell-director@az.pca.org
AZPCA Regional Autocross Season - 2026
April 4, 2026
Phoenix Raceway
About the NEW Autocross events:
Join us for our AZPCA autocross at The Phoenix Raceway
Location address is 7602 Jimmie Johnson Dr, Avondale, AZ 85323 Non-Porsches are welcome to participate. Multi lap format.
Contact our NEW event co-ordinator Ealing Jahn for more information.
$99 for the event - there is no on site registration. If you wish to have someone, who is not an entrant, over 18 years old and who is an immediate household member, as a passenger for a taste of autox please pre-register and pay the $10 fee.
Drivers can invite guests only during pre-registration who must complete all waivers, but cannot be a passenger. Gates open at 7:00 am. First car out at 8:30 am. Rental helmets can be reserved during the online registration process. Sorry but no go-karts, Polaris type, formula or other exoskeleton vehicles permitted.
A link to the Porsche waiver will be sent to you via email, information on the Phoenix Raceway paper waiver will be provided in your event receipt and is available on site.
If you have any questions regarding any of the Autocross events, please contact the following Autocross Chair Ealing Jahn at autocross@az.pca.org.
Click HERE for more infomation and for a link to the MotorsportReg event registration
Autocross is the sport of trying to navigate your car through a defined course of pylons usually on a large parking lot, faster than your competition.
Autocross courses are set up using soft orange traffic pylon cones (which will not damage your car) and events are run at speeds usually between 40 -65 MPH, usually all in 2nd gear. Autocross is a “performance driving event” and a safe way to learn how to drive your car at its limits. You not only learn how to handle your car at speeds that you drive daily, but you also: Gain confidence in your driving ability. Learn the limits of your car’s brakes. Learn correct seating, hand, and feet positions. Learn the limits of your car’s tire adhesion. Most importantly, autocross is a social gathering of friends with a common interest and is simply a ton of fun!
Your family is welcome and there are usually plenty of people to socialize with.
Be prepared for big fun.
HPDE - DRIVING YOUR PORSCHE ON THE TRACK
Expand your car control skills and explore the capabilities of your Porsche on a racetrack in a safe, controlled environment with no speed limits! AZPCA’s HPDE & TT program (that’s short for High Performance Driver Education and Time Trials) is all about experiencing your Porsche on a road circuit. AZPCA provides personal driving instructors for new participants to guide them through the day. Our instructors will navigate you along the road circuit, teach you the fundamentals of driving at track speeds, but also keep you in a comfort zone so you have a good time. There are flaggers on track, just like at a real racing event. The club also arranges an ambulance and tow truck on site for emergencies.
For the HPDE events, four groups of approximately 10-25 drivers are formed based on experience levelBeginner, Intermediate, Experienced, Advanced. Grouping allows everyone attending to have a good time. Beginners don’t have to stress about having little/no experience- chances are, there are several other drivers in the same group just starting out.
Based on instructor evaluation, you are advanced to the next group up when appropriate. Sometimes this is after one day, or sometimes it takes a several events. Higher run groups typically mean more speed but with a better, practiced skill set to control the speed safely. This keeps track days exciting for you as you advance your skill set.
While this is definitely NOT racing, there is a natural tendency to evaluate yourself to other drivers in your group, but HPDE is not structured to award “fast” times. To satisfy the competitive nature in you, we offer options for all levels of expertise.
Second Annual Ladies-Only Cooking Class & Lunch
Date Thursday, May 14 from 10:30 am – 1:00 pm
Classic Cooking Academy 10411 E McDowell Mountain Ranch Rd (near the Thompson Peak Intersection) Scottsdale, AZ
About the event: Join your fellow PCA Ladies for a fun and interactive four-course cooking and lunch experience! This hands-on class is designed to be relaxed and social, with participants divided into small groups so everyone can help prepare a portion of the delicious menu. After cooking together, we’ll sit down to enjoy the meal we created a perfect blend of learning, laughter, and great food.
Cost: $115 Per Person includes lunch, gratuity, house wine, beer and non-alcoholic beverage. Bring containers for any left-overs.
Registration: Register before May 1. Limited to 20 PCA-members. Non-PCA members can registered after May 1 is space is available.
Meal Plan: Return to Italy
• Caprese Bruschetta
• Four-Cheese & Herb Ravioli in Brown Butter and Sage Sauce
• Chicken Saltimbocca with Parmesan Polenta
• Seasonal Vegetables
• Italian Cheesecake Strudel
Pictures below are for illustration only.
AZPCA Monthly Membership Meeting
May 6, 2026 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Aunt Chilada’s
Come join us for our next meeting at one of the most requested venues we have, the historic Aunt Chilada’s! Expect great Mexican food and plenty of time for socializing and meeting new friends. Hope to see you there.
Menu:
Southwest Caesar Salad
Spinach con Queso Dip
Steak and Chicken Fajitas served with guacamole, sour cream, pico de gallo and warm flour tortillas
Roasted Poblano Pasta Alfredo with Grilled Chicken Machaca Enchiladas
Mexican Street Corn, Refried Beans and Rice
Coffee, iced tea and warm, house made flour and corn chips with Salsa de Olivo. Sopapillas with Honey Cash bar
Cost: $40 per person
Event Schedule:
5:30 – 6:15 p.m. Social hour
6:15 – 7:00 p.m. Dinner
7:00 – 7:30 p.m. Meeting
Registration is required for this event. The closing date to register is May 3rd at midnight
Registration is limited to 95
Jim and Carole Bultema, Organizers
Aunt Chilada’s
7330 N. Dreamy Draw Drive Phoenix, AZ 85020
May’s Porsches n’ Pancakes - Breakfast Club
Fresh, Local and in Season
Our menu is a true embodiment of our commitment to quality, health, and taste. We're passionate about serving real food, handcrafted from scratch, and sourced from local growers and producers. With a wide range of options, you'll find something to satisfy your cravings, whether it's nourishing start or the occasional indulgence. Our dishes are designed to power your day, making every visit a step towards success.
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WHEN: Saturday, May 16, 2026, starting at 8:30am
WHERE: 4400 N Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, AZ, 85251
MENU: Order anything you like off the menu and pay your own Bill
ATTENDANCE: Limited to 30 people so sign up early!!!
A Special AZPCA Event - Sonoita Wine Tasting
The AZPCA is holding an Overnight Wine Tasting/Driving Tour Event in the beautiful Sonoita Wine Tasting Region, southeast of Tucson, AZ on May 21,22 2026
• We will enjoy a group drive from Phoenix to Sonoita and stay at the Sonoita Inn.
• We will then take a bus tour from the hotel to the Sonoita wine area, enjoy lunch and then visit 3 Premium wineries (Los Milics, Rune and Dos Cabezas).
• We will then take the bus back to the hotel and go to the SteakOut restaurant.
• We may do an optional drive-up Mt Lemmon on the next day
A Special AZPCA Event - Sonoita Wine Tasting
Lunch will be at Autumn Sage Vineyards (choose from one of the following when registering)
1) Loaded Vegan Wrap: Lettuce, avocado, pickled onion, red pepper hummus, and tomato
3) Cranberry Turkey Wrap: green apple, cranberry aioli, turkey, lettuce, red onion
4) Avocado Turkey Club: Deli Turkey, Bacon, Avocado, Lettuce, and Tomato with Mayo on Whole Wheat Bun
5) Honey Apple: Grilled Chicken, Sliced Green Apple, Wild Arizona Honey, and Lettuce on a Whole Wheat
6) Sriracha: Romaine, Lettuce, bacon, chicken, tomato, sriracha, and ranch sauces on Sourdough
Registration and Pricing
• Ticket Price $189 per guest (includes bus rides, lunch, wine tasting, taxes and gratuities)
• Dinner at SteakOut and Hotel costs are extra above the Ticket Price
• Guest Policy Each primary AZPCA member is welcome to invite 1(one) guest
• Capacity Alert We are currently limited to 42 guests
• Registration Closes May 7
Questions? Contact Mark Baker, Membership Chair at: f6valkyrie2016@gmail.com
AZPCA KEN STEELE ALPINE TOUR XXVII
June 12-14,2026
Join us this year for a great driving weekend – to cooler temperatures, fabulous roads and great conversations as we gather at Long Shadow Lodge at Tal-Wi-Wi in Alpine, Arizona!
On Friday morning our group will depart the Valley for a weekend on some of the best roads in Arizona to our destination, Lone Shadow Lodge at Tai-Wi-Wi. Saturday, you can explore on your own or join the group AZPCA drive through New Mexico, south to Clifton, Arizona and N on US 191 the old 666 Devils Highway. You start off at 3,000 feet elevation driving up to 8,000 feet. We transition from desert to Alpine views on the Curviest Road in Arizona, which some say has 460 turns! But you can count them for yourself. Lone Shadow Lodge at Tal Wi Wi, restaurant will be open for dinner. Over winter, the Lodge installed a pizza oven. As always, we will hold our annual Friday Night social.
ITINERARY:
Friday, June12 – Leave the valley early. Lunch in Pinetop, order off the menu and pay your own bill. Evening social on the deck at the Lodge. Bring your own beverage and appetizers to share.
Saturday, June 13 – Options: Explore on your own or join the group drive, (US 180 E, AZ 78 to US 191, Morenci, to Hannagan Meadow) bring a picnic lunch for Leapold Vista. Dinner on your own or something new. Pizza Party at the Lodge?
Sunday, June 14 – Drive home on your own. Suggestion: Breakfast in Greer
Registration will open in late March!
Registration and more details to follow!
Questions: Contact Mark Manente at: pastpresident@az.pca.org
A Musical AZPCA Evening - Hale Concert Hall
Glen Campbell, Kenny Rogers, John Denver Tribute
"By the time I get to Phoenix", I will "Thank God I'm a Country Boy" and drive to Gilbert, AZ with my "Rhinestone Cowboy" outfit on, heading to Hale Concert Hall. I will hope that no one will call me "The Gambler", as "Ruby" will be "Gentle on My Mind". When the event is over please "Take Me Home, Country Road"
Join us for this great event at the Hale Concert Hall in Gilbert, AZ. We have attended a number of tribute events here (Beatles, Eagles, etc) and the music talent and venue are first rate.
IMPORTANT AZPCA Information
AZPCA Region Event Cancelation Policies & Event Organizer Responsibilities
Event Cancellation Policy
Most of our events have attendance limits, and they fill up quickly. Also, we often have waiting lists for those wishing to attend but do not have a secured attendance spot. Increasingly, attendees sign up and simply do not show up for the event without canceling in advance. This behavior impacts the event registrar/organizer, the event facility, and those on the waiting list wanting to attend but cannot. This behavior demonstrates a lack of common courtesy, requiring it to be addressed proactively. On the first occurrence a warning will be issued, and on the second occurrence privileges to attend future events may be impacted. Also, any registration fees for paid events will be forfeited without recourse since the club is charged regardless. The cancelation policy requires cancelation of your registration on MSR for paid or unpaid events a minimum of 7 days prior to the event date, unless there are serious and extenuating emergency circumstances as assessed by the event registrar/organizer. Most importantly, please be courteous to your fellow members so that everyone has an opportunity to enjoy events.
Event Organizer Responsibilities
Event organizers are required to send out a reminder approximately 9 days in advance of any event reminding registrants of the event and summarizing their responsibilities by including the following language:
Thank you for your RSVP. Please note that whether or not there is a registration fee for this event, the restaurant is expecting a certain number of attendees we provide to them in advance and incur cost accordingly If you need to cancel please do so at least one week prior to the event date (being a no-show without notice is rude to other members who wish to attend, the restaurant and to the event organizer). Additionally, if there is a fee or prepayment associated with the event, it will be forfeited if cancelled less than 7 days before the event. Thank you!”
Additionally, event organizers are requested to send out a reminder two or three days prior to the event simply as a courtesy to remind those attending.
IMPORTANT AZPCA Information
Reimbursement & Stipend Policy for AZPCA HPDE Events:
1. Reimbursement is provided to 5 key workers / volunteers for actual round-trip fuel cost (upon providing receipts), and if applicable, $120/night stipend for lodging/ incidentals. If it is not an overnight event and/or a requirement, then spend is reduced to $40. Key workers are volunteers that are attending the event solely to work the event but not participate in the event. Examples could be: Grid worker(s), Safety inspector(s), Timing and Scoring Chair, Safety Chair, Event Chair, CDI. Excludes: Corner workers/flaggers.
2. A corner worker/flagger is offered a $100 stipend or a $175 MSR credit for a future HPDE event, by choice of the flagger.
3. Other non-critical volunteer positions are provided a lunch (lunch will either paid for individually or provided as part of event to all participants).
4. The Event Organizer is reimbursed for fuel costs related to event planning/execution and round-trip fuel cost (upon providing receipts and log).
5. Continue to offer discounted registration fees for approved AZPCA Instructors.
Policy adopted by majority vote of the Board of Directors at the June 2023 BOD meeting
Danielle’s Column - Late Night or Bust
STORY BY DANIELLE BADLER
Here’s an answer to a problem you probably never thought of. What? Stay with me. What to do about the potential demise of late-night TV talk shows.
Why, you ask? Well, I happen to like a drole monologue, some wacko news clips, a little “schtick.” I find it works wonders to clear my brain and settle into never-never land. Most nights, I can hardly get past “Meanwhile,” which is just fine with me.
But the fabled time slot, the ghost of Paar and Carson and Leno, is being racked and ravaged. Colbert is canceled. Kimmel went dark, came back and … who knows what’s next.
Well, here’s a proposition for the producers. An outline for a complete rethink. It’s a proposal. A treatment. A look at how the late-night concept could recapture its glory. Here’s the idea; go vertical, on a rotating basis, based on broad -based themes.
Like cars, theater, film, sports, fashion … for the whole show. Oh sure, they could still touch on the day’s headlines, in the traditional monologue. But the whole warmed-over guest at the desk thing, and the featured musical act, would be totally rethought, along the lines of the theme for the evening.
I’m focusing first on Kimmel. The plan would be to move the show from LA to Vegas, the entertainment capital of the world. And … where … Jimmy’s … from! I know, right? And, to kick off the reboot, they would launch the concept around the Las Vegas Grand Prix.
Can you see Max, and Lewis, and Lando, and Oscar on the couch? Yucking it up with Jimmy?
I can hear the dialog now. “Who actually drinks the most champagne on the podium?” “Do any of you guys ever exceed the posted limit, when you’re not racing?” “By how much?” “Who actually brakes the latest, and does this comport with any other performance abilities?“ “What kind of life insurance do you carry?”
One idea would be to resurrect the goofy driving course that Leno had, when he did that ill-fated one-hour pre-late news show. Remember that fling, and that track? It looked like a pre-teen obstacle course for go-karts with governors. They even had balloons marking the turn-in points.
This time around, Guillermo would hop into the latest vehicle of choice, supplied by an advertiser … like … wait for it … Cadillac! Think about it - with their F1 car making its debut this year, what better way for GM to show its mettle I bet Mary Barra would be
Danielle’s Column - Late Night or Bust
willing to drive it on-stage. And then, if Guillermo can see out of the car, without a booster seat, he’d set the time to beat.
And, you guessed it, for the following show, Audi would be the featured advertiser, and F1 car. Followed by Ferrari. And Aston Martin.
Now, if this isn’t a compelling reason for Porsche, and BMW, to enter the fray, what is? First the Kimmel show, next the world.
You want audience participation? How about “guess the horsepower at idle of a ’26 F1 car?” “What’s the downforce at 200 mph?“ “In the wet?” “How do you find reverse?”
“Does every F1 ‘pilot’ (said with a French accent) fly their own private plane?” “When you’re watching an F1 race on TV, what do you say, when your family asks you to change the channel?” “At a pit stop, would you rather be a tire-changer, a lug-nut wrencher or the guy who lifts up the front of the car with that metal contraption?”
For winning, the audience member would get to BE the child seat for Guillermo –Guillermo would sit on the winner’s lap, so he can actually see out of the race car.
And, think about this, they could highlight the next season of “Drive to Survive!” I’m sure Netflix would swoon at the opportunity. Invite on a producer, who brings with him clips from the new season. You know the routine, he sets it up, sits back and … we watch snippets of the production
It’s brilliant. Because then, we don’t need to sit through each episode of the whole series, the incessant team orders to “push, push,” the rivalries, the wins, the losses … all from last season. Because we already know the outcome – it’s from last season! We just get the best parts.
And what happens to the live studio band? Replaced by audio clips, of a V-8 engine, a V10, a V-12, revving up to redline. Earphones would be optional.
Oh, I’m in. For this show, I might even stay up, beyond the monologue. Hey, late night, let’s do it.
Who is Danielle Badler?
A New York native, Danielle Badler embarked on a writing and communications consulting career in early 2007, following more than 30 years in corporate communications, the last ten years as the chief global communications officer for three Fortune 500 companies, General Instrument Corporation, Unisys Corporation and Western Union.
Danielle now calls Denver home.
The Stuttgart Market Letter
Written by David K. Whitlock
January wasted absolutely no time humbling me. In my year-end recap for 2025, I predicted that unit volume would pull back modestly, noting that early January had produced the lowest number of Porsches for sale across the three major online auction platforms that I could remember seeing. That observation held true for about a week. Then the floodgates opened. January 2026 went on to become the biggest January on record since I began tracking the market, posting a 73% sell-through rate on 605 cars for a staggering $72,122,544 in total dollar volume. For context, January of last year closed at a 69% sell-through rate, $41,125,442 in sales, and 561 units. Much of this outsized dollar figure can be traced back to a number of heavy hitters crossing the block at Mecum’s Kissimmee sale, paired with strong action out of Arizona and online, setting an unexpectedly aggressive tone for the year ahead.
Leading the charge in January was the 918 Spyder, with five examples crossing the block and three finding new homes. The headline sale was a 2015 918 Spyder showing just 845 miles, finished in Paint-to-Sample Pure Orange and optioned with the Weissach Package, along with Color-to-Sample Pure Orange interior piping in place of the more common Acid Green. While it was described as a one-of-one color, there are in fact a handful of other Pure Orange cars known. Even so, the combination of low mileage and eye-catching spec proved irresistible, resulting in a new auction record at $6,050,000. The other two cars to sell did so strongly as well, hammering at $3,575,000 and $3,205,000. The two remaining examples failed to meet reserve, both stalling just short of the $3m mark.
Not to be outdone, January also delivered a new auction record for the Carrera GT. This one came as a bit of a surprise, as it was not the lowest-mileage example we have seen, showing just over 2,000 miles, nor was it a particularly exotic specification, finished in Seal Grey Metallic over Dark Grey leather. Even so, it became the first Carrera GT to cross the $3m mark at auction, selling for $3,085,000. Staying with the Porsche supercar theme, we also saw a strong result for a 959 Komfort, which sold at $2,535,000. Showing just 1,000 miles and modified by Canepa with their Phase II specification, this example featured a claimed 640 horsepower along with Canepa’s suspension upgrades. That result landed squarely between the roughly $2m we typically see for standard 959s and the $3m territory occupied by full 959 SCs Reimagined by Canepa.
Another one of my predictions for 2026 was that Boxster and Cayman values would begin to level off for standard variants, while the special cars would start to separate themselves. So far, that thesis is holding up well. January delivered the first 718 Spyder RS to cross the $200k mark since May of last year, with a 1,700-mile example selling for $214,000. Finished in Paint-toSample Gulf Blue and well optioned with the Weissach Package, Magnesium wheels, and PCCB brakes, this result suggests buyers are once again willing to pay up for the right spec. Digging further back into the Boxster catalog, we also saw a new auction record for a 987 Boxster Limited Edition. Showing just 3,000 miles, it sold for $53,666, a figure that even eclipses recent
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Boxster S Limited Edition results. Rounding things out was a Boxster RS 60 Spyder with 22,000 miles that brought $48,000, topping recent mileage comps and reinforcing the strength of the special-edition Boxster market.
993 Turbos carried their late-2025 momentum straight into January, highlighted by a 37,000mile 1997 example that hammered at $395,000. Finished in Black over Black, the car was lightly modified with Bilstein PSS9 dampers and RS adjustable sway bars, changes that appeared to be well received rather than penalized. Condition was strong, service history was well documented, and factory options such as Sport Seats and carbon-fiber interior trim helped round out the package. At $395,000, the result topped recent mileage comps that have largely lived in the $340–350,000 range.
Looking ahead, the calendar doesn’t offer much time to catch our breath. RM Sotheby’s Miami sale lands at the end of February, followed closely by the Amelia Island auctions in March, both of which are poised to bring another wave of high-quality cars to market. After an opening month that already rewrote the January record books and validated more than a few early predictions, 2026 is shaping up to be a strong year. If January is any indication, bidders remain engaged, selective, and willing to pay up when the right cars appear.
David K. Whitlock is a writer for The Stuttgart Market Letter, A daily market update for Porschephiles, by Porschefiles, delivered to your inbox. www.stuttgartmarketletter.com
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The 911 Turbo S Edition 918 Spyder was a special version of the 997 Turbo S offered exclusively to customers who had ordered a Porsche 918 Spyder, giving them a companion car while waiting for their hypercar’s delivery. Although mechanically identical to the standard Turbo S, it stood out with distinctive Acid Green accents on the badging, brake calipers, and door mirrors, a theme carried into the interior with matching stitching, instrument dials, illuminated sill plates, and PCM screen highlights. Each car also carried a dashboard plaque bearing the same number as its owner’s 918 Spyder. Available in both Coupe and Cabriolet form, Porsche originally planned to build 918 examples, but only around 146 customers opted for the package, making it one of the rarer special editions of the 997 generation.
This 2012 Porsche 911 Turbo S Cabriolet Edition 918 Spyder is a Canadian-market example showing just 13k kilometers (~8k miles). Finished in Silver, it features the signature Acid Green accents unique to the Edition 918 Spyder, including badging and trim details. Modifications include an aftermarket SharkWerks center muffler bypass and a set of HRE 19″ center-lock wheels, which add a more aggressive appearance and soundtrack. With low mileage and subtle upgrades, it remains a rare and desirable counterpart to the 918 Spyder itself.
With only 146 examples produced, comps for the 918 Spyder Turbo S are tough to come by. The last one to hit the auction block was a 4,000-mile example that sold for $140,000 back in February 2024. Before that, a handful of cars traded between $130,000 and $180,000 over the years, with that $180,000 sale being a 260-mile Black example back in 2017. With all that in mind, I didn’t see this coming our Spotlight car sold for an impressive $230,000. ����
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