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Vo l u m e 5 6 I s s u e 01
EDITORS
Gregg & Alison Bull gpeditor@az.pca.org
CONTRIBUTORS Kimberly Amadeo Danielle Badler Jack Bean Dan Bouet Kellie Bouet Ken Bryant Alison Scott Bull Gregg Bull Jim Bultema Carole Bultema Casey Carlton Frank Grimmelmann Maria Grimmelmann Scott Hall Ealing Jahn Clay Lyons Jan Mackulak Rob Main Angela Manente Rita Sprenkle David K. Whitlock Rook Younger Debbie Younger
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Porsche GT3 Photo courtesy of Porsche AG
For all the latest updates please visit AZ.PCA.ORG Going Places is the official publication of the Porsche Club of America, Arizona Region and is published electronically monthly. Written contributions and photographs are welcomed and can be emailed to the editor. Opinions expressed are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official position of the Porsche Club of America, Arizona Region, its officers or members. Permission is granted to reprint any material herein provided full credit is given to the author and to Going Places. PORSCHE®, the Porsche Crest®, CARRERA®, and TARGA® are trademarks of Porsche AG. The editor shall reserve the right to edit and publish only those articles felt to be in the best interest of the members of the Porsche Club of America. THE DEADLINE FOR ARTICLES AND ADVERTISEMENTS SUBMITTED FOR PUBLICATION IS THE 15TH OF THE MONTH PRIOR TO THE MONTH OF PUBLICATION. Commercial advertising rates can be found in the back of this publication.
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS
VICE PRESIDENT
PRESIDENT
PA S T P R ES I D E N T
Angela Manente vicepresident@az.pca.org
Dan Bouet president@az.pca.org
Mark Manente pastpresident@az.pca.org
TREASURER
SECRE TARY
Steve Weddell treasurer@az.pca.org
Gregg Bull secretary@az.pca.org
DIRECTORS AT LARGE
Kenneth Mitchell
Frank Grimmelmann
KenMitchell-director@az.pca.org
FrankGrimmelmann-director@az.pca.org
Aaron Heimke
adheimke@mac.com
Michael Mansour
michael@themansours.com
CONTRIBUTING EDITORS/MEMBERSHIP
Gregg & Ali Bull Co-Editors gpeditors@az.pca.org | 4 |
Angela Manente Assistant Editor gpeditors@az.pca.org
Mark Baker Membership Chair membership@az.pca.org
2026 CALENDAR OF EVENTS Jan 2026 07 10 14 16-18 17 19 24 24 30
Wed Sat Wed Fri-Sun Sat Mon Sat Sat Fri
Monthly Meeting - Raven Gastropub Desert Drive - Porsche Arrowhead to.... Ladies Only - Sip and Paint AZPCA Phoenix Tri-State Fun Run Autocross - Phoenix Raceway BOD Meeting Porsches n’ Pancakes - Ajo Al’s Roosevelt Lake-Tonto Drive Ladies Drive - Tortilla Flats
Feb 2026 04 07 11 14 16 21 28 28
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Monthly Meeting - Lucille’s Bar-B-Que Autocross - Phoenix Raceway South Mountain Drive & Lunch Concours in the Hills BOD Meeting Bagdad Drive Porsches n’ Pancakes - Rock Springs Cafe Off Road Drive - TBD
Mar 2026 01 Sat 07 Sat 08 Sun 14 Sat 15 Sun 16 Mon 20-22 Fri-Sun 21 Sat 26 Thu 28-29 Sat-Sun
AZPCA All Porsche Grand Display Ladies Drive - Boyce Thompson Poker Run New Members Day - Culinary Dropout Seven Canyons Sedona Drive BOD Meeting Old Tucson Overnight Drive Porsche’s n’ Pancakes - The Breakfast Joynt Falcon Field B17 Bomber Tour HPDE - INDE Motorsports
Apr 2026 01 Wed 04 Sat 10-12 Fri-Sun 17 Fri 18 Sat 20 Mon 21 Tue
Monthly Meeting - Location TBD Autocross - Phoenix Raceway Bisbee Overnight Drive - TBD Ladies Drive to Bartlett Lake-TBD Porsche’s n’ Pancakes - 5 & Diner BOD Meeting East Valley Drive - TBD
May 2026 05 Tue 06 Wed 13 Wed 16 Sat 18 Mon 21-22 Thu-Fri
Saguaro Lake Boat Cruise - TBD Monthly Meeting - Location TBD Ladies Drive to Tonto - TBD Porsche’s n’ Pancakes - Breakfast Club BOD Meeting Sonoita Wine Tour/Drive - TBD
June 2026 03 Wed 12-14 Fri-Sun 15 Mon
Monthly Meeting - Location TBD Alpine Overnight Tour - TBD BOD Meeting
July 2026 01 Wed 12-14 Thu-Fri 15 Mon
Monthly Meeting - Location TBD Snowbowl Lunch/Gondola - TBD BOD Meeting
For a complete list of all upcoming events please visit our calendar website: https://az.pca.org/events/
**Please Note: Dates and times are subject to change**
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Upcoming Events and Sponsors Index WHAT FUN FILLED EVENTS ARE COMING UP? 5...............2026 Calendar of Events 12..............Cars, Coffee & Camaraderie - Alpio’s at Troon 14..............January’s Monthly Meeting - Raven Gastropub 15..............January’s Porsches n’ Pancakes - Ajo Al’s 16-17.........AZPCA Ladies Only - 2026- Sip and Paint Party 20..............January’s Driving Tour Schedule 22..............AZPCA Phoenix Tri-State Fun Run 24..............February’s Monthly Meeting - Lucille’s Bar-B-Que 25..............February’s Porsches n’ Pancakes - Rock Springs Cafe 26..............AZPCA New Members’ Day - Culinary Dropout 27..............March’s Porsches n’ Pancake - The Breakfast Joynt 32..............2026 AutoX Schedule 33..............2026 HP Drivers Education Schedule 34-35.........Special Event - Apex Motor Club 43..............Special Event - Come Fly with me (Porsches & Pilots) 66..............PCA - Porsche Design Unveils the Chronograph 1 67..............PCA - Insider Podcast 68..............PCA - Add your Co-Pilot as a Co-Member 69..............PCA - SIM Racing 70..............PCA - Market Trends 71..............PCA - Special Interest Program 72..............PCA - Panorama Back issues Online 73..............PCA - Introducing Club Racer 74..............PCA - Updated PCA History Book 76..............PCA - Digital Membership Card
SPONSORS INDEX 12..............Trackside Motorsports 18..............Aces Elite 18..............Concept 42 18..............Fathom Realty Elite 19..............Bayntree 28..............Merrill Lynch 28..............Exotic MotorWerks 29..............MGA Collision Center 36..............Protective Film Solutions 37..............Sonoran Speed Shop 38..............Tech Plus Automotive BC,19........Porsche Chandler IFC,29........Porsche North Scottsdale
Attention AZPCA Members! Please let our sponsors know you are a member of the Arizona Porsche club and that you appreciate their support.
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Featured in this Month and Every Month’s Issue FEATURED IN THIS MONTH’S ISSUE 10.............News from within the AZPCA community 11.............AZPCA Holiday Party photos 13.............Your Club needs you - Volunteer Positions 40-41.......Review - AZPCA Ladies Only Holiday Cookie Exchange 42..............Meet this Month’s Featured Member - Jack Bean 46-47........Danielle’s Column - How can this Be 48-49........Kimberly’s Korner - Facts, Figures and Fallacies 50-51........Stuttgart Market Letter by David K. Whitlock 60-61........Drive your Porsche on a Race Track 62-65........Let’s Have Porsche Fun Getting Dirty 75.............What’s happening in the Porsche Market Place
IN EVERY ISSUE 4..............Arizona Region Board 8..............President’s Note 9..............From the Editors 21..............AZPCA Sponsorship Program 30 .............Awards & Accolades 31..............AZPCA Regional eNews 39..............AZPCA Sponsorship Never looked so Good 44..............AZPCA Cancellation Policy 45..............AZPCA Reimbursement Policy 52..............AZPCA Goodie Store 53..............AZPCA - Get Involved 54-55.........AZPCA Social Media Center 56..............Please welcome - New Members 57..............Happy PCA Members’ Anniversaries 58..............Executive Appointees 59..............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. GOING PL ACES
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PRESIDENT’S NOTE
Dan
Bouet
Happy New Year, AZPCA Members!
As we kick off 2026, I want to start by thanking all of our chairpersons, event
organizers, and volunteers who made last year such a great one. In 2025, our club hosted 69 events—from social gatherings and driving tours to car shows, autocross, and HPDE weekends. So many of you gave your time and energy to make these activities happen. We’re a very active club with a wide range of interests, and none of it would be possible without the people who step up and help. I truly appreciate everyone who has dedicated their time to making this club what it is. I’d also like to congratulate a few members who are taking on new roles this year. Please join me in welcoming: • Kevin Duncan – Merchandise Chairperson • Kevin Skochil – Safety Chairperson • Aaron Heimke – Technical Session Coordinator Thank you for raising your hand and bringing your enthusiasm. I’m looking forward to working with each of you in these positions. We do still have a few key roles to fill, including Equipment Chairperson, Head Concours Judge, and HPDE Chairperson. If you’ve been thinking about getting more involved—or know someone who might be a great fit—please reach out. These positions make a big difference in keeping our events running smoothly. Here’s to another great year with AZPCA. Hope to see you out at an event soon. Dan Bouet
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From the EDITORS
Gregg and Ali Bull
Happy New Year, AZPCA Members!
As we welcome 2026, the Arizona Porsche Club Board wishes every member and their loved ones a joyful, healthy, and prosperous New Year! May this year bring you exciting drives, new friendships, and unforgettable memories with our Porsche community. Let’s continue to support one another, celebrate our shared passion, and make this year the best yet for AZPCA.
While January brings a variety of events—from driving tours and fun runs to creative gatherings and autocross—these are just a glimpse of what our club offers. We encourage every member to explore the many rewarding opportunities available by volunteering and participating in our diverse activities. Getting involved not only strengthens our club but also opens doors to new friendships, skills, and experiences that make membership truly special. We are always interested in your suggestions and ideas to make the newsletter more impactful for our readers. If you have thoughts on how we can improve, please reach out! And remember, trying something NEW in the New Year— whether it’s joining a new event, volunteering, or sharing your ideas—can bring great social rewards and enrich your experience with AZPCA. Looking ahead, let’s embrace new beginnings, set fresh goals, and continue building the vibrant, welcoming club we all cherish. Thank you for being part of AZPCA—your involvement is what makes our community thrive. Wishing you a fantastic start to the year! Gregg & Ali
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NEWS from within the AZPCA community 2025 Aman-Steele Award Recipient
Congratulations Frank & Maria Grimmelmann
2025 Legacy Award Recipient
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2025 AZPCA HOLIDAY PARTY
For more AMAZING Hi-Res photos from this event CLICK HERE
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Cars, Coffee & Camaraderie - 2nd Sunday
Alpio’s at Troon
Every 2 SUNDAY please join Alpio for Car’s, Coffee and Donut Holes nd
10452 E Jomax Rd, Scottsdale, 85262 **NEXT event: SUN, January 11th from 7am-10am** For more details regarding this event CLICK HERE
SPECIALIZING IN HPDE AND TRACK PREPERATION
480-650-7225 WWW.TSMAZ.COM TRACKSIDEMOTORSPORTAZ@GMAIL.COM
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Your Club needs you - Volunteer positions AZPCA VOLUNTEER'S NEEDED Your club is seeking people to volunteer for the following vacant positions. Please give it some serious thought. It’s a great way to participate in the region and get to know about our members. FYI - If you are considering any of the vacant positions or have someone to suggest, drop me a note at president@az.pca.org or any of the active Board of Directors. HPDE Chair: (responsibilities associated with this position) •
Create, manage and oversee High Performance Driving Events
Equipment Chair: (responsibilities associated with this position) •
Coordinate with different event Chairs to ensure that equipment is available to event coordinators and that each AZPCA item is correctly catalogued and stored correctly. This person will also facilitate delivery and/or pickup to club functions using various methods available.
Head Judge: (responsibilities associated with this position) •
Oversee and manage Concours and judging events along with Assistant Judges/Volunteers.
Social Media Assistant: (responsibilities associated with this position) •
Coordinate with the Social Media Chair and help keep AZPCA active and relevant on social media platforms.
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January’s AZPCA Monthly Meeting - Raven Gastropub
Monthly Meeting: January 7, 2026 Raven Gastropub Scottsdale, AZ Join us at our AZPCA Monthly Meeting held at the delightful Raven Gastropub. With a special menu and the restaurant to ourselves, you can expect a wonderful and entertaining evening. I would predict a sell-out, so sign up early.
AZPCA MENU: -
Ahi Tuna Salad-Seared blackened Ahi Tuna served over napa cabbage, green onion, cilantro, red pepper, carrots, toasted almonds, and crispy fried ramen, tossed in a soy citrus dressing Southwest Chopped Salad-Mixed greens, bleu cheese crumbles, chickpeas, avocado, roasted corn salsa, and bacon served with honey lime dressing Chicken Avocado Sandwich-Toasted sourdough with grilled chicken, avocado, applewood smoked bacon, lettuce, tomato, onion and sundried tomato aioli – choice of side Roasted Veggie Pita-Warm pita bread, kale, roasted red bell peppers, zucchini, squash, cremini mushrooms, hummus and crumbled feta cheese, finished with a drizzle of balsamic glaze – choice of side Raven Burger-½ pound burger cooked to your liking on a toasted brioche bun. It is topped with house-made bourbon glaze, candied bacon, crumbled bleu cheese, crispy fried onions, and fried pickles. Choice of side Fish Tacos-two blackened fish tacos served on corn tortillas with roasted corn salsa, cabbage, and our raven sauce, garnished with chips and salsa Cash Bar
WHEN: Wednesday, January 7, 2026
Event Schedule: 5:30 – 6:15 p.m. Social hour 6:15 – 7:00 p.m. Dinner 7:00 – 7:30 p.m. Meeting WHERE: Raven Gastropub 8900 East Pinnacle Peak Road Scottsdale, AZ COST: $40 per person, which includes tax, tip, and your dinner SIGN UP: REQUIRED no later than January 4th at midnight Limit: 70 Organizer: Jim and Carole Bultema CLICK ANYWHERE ON THE PAGE TO REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT | 14 |
January’s Porsches n’ Pancakes - Ajo Al’s
Arizona’s Original Mexican Restaurant Sonoran-style Mexican food since 1986
Ajo Al’s is a family owned and operated restaurant serving Sonoran-style Mexican food. All the menu items are prepared fresh daily featuring the freshest and finest local ingredients. Try one of their specialties from smoked street Tacos to Mexican pizzas to frozen Margaritas.
WHEN: Saturday, January 24, 2026, starting at 8:30am WHERE: 7458 W Bell Road, Glendale, AZ, 85308 MENU: Order anything you like off the menu and pay your own Bill ATTENDANCE: Limited to 40 people so sign up early. ATTIRE: Bring an appetite, I hear the food is delicious!
To Register for this event CLICK HERE GOING PL ACES
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AZPCA Ladies Only 2026 - Sip and Paint Party Ladies-only Brunch and Paint and Sip Party
When: Wednesday, January 14th 10am – 1:30pm Where: Brunch at The Breakfast Joynt 10101 E Bell Rd #107, at Thompson Peak, Scottsdale, AZ Dee DeFrates’ home. 16009 N 115th Way, Scottsdale, AZ, 85255 (100 Hills Community on McDowell Mountain)
Event Type: Social Events Organizer: Rita Sprenkle 610.613.4730 rsprenkle@ezbackoffice.com We are starting out the day at brunch followed by a Paint and Sip.
Brunch 10:00 to 11:00am Brunch at The Breakfast Joynt 10101 E Bell Rd #107, at Thompson Peak, Scottsdale, AZ Cost: Pay on your own meal; separate checks available
Menu:
CLICK HERE
After Brunch, about 11:00 AM, since parking at Dee’s is tight, we will leave most cars and carpool in four cars to Dee’s House, less than 3 miles away.
About Your Paint and Sip Join us at Dee DeFrates’ home for an afternoon of creativity and fun as PCA-member, Dee, leads us in the step-by-step process of painting a Desert Sunset Scene. No painting experience is necessary! Dee has the gift of teaching and will guide you step-by-step through the process, ensuring that you leave with a one-of-a-kind work of art. •
The class opens with an introduction to your art supplies and tips on painting the scene. Page 1 of 2
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AZPCA Ladies Only 2026 - Sip and Paint Party Ladies-only Brunch and Paint and Sip Party • • •
We begin by painting the backdrop of the sunset, the mountain, and the clouds. We will then take a short break, allowing canvases to dry, and come back to paint the dessert plants. For your continued at-home creativity, you will take home with you: your artist apron, set of brushes, paint palette, and display easel. Light snacks and beverages (wine and water) are included in the 2-hour class.
Cost: $50 in advance includes your painted canvas, your artist apron, set of brushes, paint palette, and
display easel. Light snacks and beverages (wine and water) also included. Limit 14 attendees.
Be prepared to unleash your inner artist while you paint, sip and mingle with PCA friends old and new, and let your creativity flow in this unique, interactive, and fun setting. About Dee:
Dee and Earl have been proud members of the Porsche Club since 2010. They currently drive a Carrera White 2016 Boxster Spyder and love taking part in club events. Most recently, we joined the AZPCA Fun Run in Las Vegas and had a fantastic time connecting with fellow enthusiasts and enjoying the drive. Dee has spent over four decades teaching “how to” classes and workshops. She shares her gift of teaching to groups of people, from ages 5-90. She has taught craft classes, fitness classes, bible study, cooking, cleaning, organization, nutrition, graffiti spray painting, and even chocolate tasting, to name a few. Dee agrees with the saying, “Those who can do: those who can’t, teach.”
Dee DeFrates home address:
16009 N 115th Way, Scottsdale, AZ, 85255 (100 Hills Community on McDowell Mountain)
For more details about this LADIES-ONLY event CLICK HERE Page 2 of 2 GOING PL ACES
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PROUD MEMBERS OF AZPCA
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Porsche Chandler Sales, Service, Parts & Accessories Porsche Chandler, a luxury experience encompassing Sales, Service, Parts & Accessories in the heart of the East Valley. OOering complimentary Porsche service loaners and door-to-door Sales & Service vehicle delivery. Showcasing the nest selection of New, Certiied, Pre-Owned and Classic Porsche models. Conveniently located North of the Santan 202 Freeway on Gilbert Road.
Please visit us online at PorscheChandler.com
Porsche Chandler 1010 S. Gilbert Rd. Chandler, AZ 85286 (480) 994-9000 PorscheChandler.com
© 2018 Porsche Cars North America, Inc. Porsche recommends seat belt usage and observance of traac laws at all times.
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AZPCA Driving Tour Schedule - January 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.
Jan. 10 — Desert Drive - Porsche Arrowhead to Wickenburg
Gathering at Porsche Arrowhead for a and driveto through thefor open desert of theHERE Valley and following the For more details Register this eventwest CLICK twisties past Vulture Mine on the way to Wickenburg, with lunch at Anita’s Cocina.
Jan. 16-18 — AZPCA & LVPCA Joint Event A multi-day event, where we have invited our friends from the Las Vegas and Southern Utah Regions to For more details and to Register for this event CLICK HERE join us during Car Week for social events, casual dinner and breakfast gatherings, and a scenic drive to Prescott.
Jan. 24 — Drive to Roosevelt Lake—Tonto National Monument An exhilarating Porsche caravan through of Arizona’s mostevent scenicCLICK and historic landscapes, heading For more details andsome to Register for this HERE toward the rugged beauty of Tonto National Monument, cruising lakeside along Roosevelt Lake, and gathering for lunch at the iconic Butcher Hook Café on Hwy 188.
Jan. 30 — Ladies Drive to Tortilla Flat
Fortaking more our details and to Register for this event CLICK HERELake and on to A drive for ladies only, Porsches onto some great twisty roads past Canyon Tortilla Flat for lunch.
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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
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AZPCA Phoenix Tri-State Fun Run Weekend
AZPCA Phoenix Tri-State Fun Run Weekend January 17–19, 2026 Join the Arizona, Las Vegas, and Southern Utah Porsche Club of America Regions for an unforgettable threeday driving and social experience through some of Arizona’s most beautiful landscapes. This multi-region collaboration celebrates camaraderie, performance, and the open road — Porsche style!
Registration & Participation
• Arizona Region & All Tri-State Phoenix Events: Up to 45 Porsches / 90 participants — registration via AZPCA MotorsportReg link. • Las Vegas & Southern Utah Regions: Maximum 20 Porsches / 40 participants — registration for the drive to Phoenix managed by the Las Vegas Region. Registration links will be posted on respective region websites when available.
Friday, January 17 — Welcome to Arizona! Begin your Tri-State adventure with a relaxed indoor/outdoor dinner at the picturesque Black Mountain Café in Carefree’s Spanish Village. Enjoy the friendly atmosphere, great food, and live Jam Night entertainment as you reconnect with old friends and meet new Porsche enthusiasts from across the regions. • Time: 6:00 PM • Location: Black Mountain Café & Lounge, Carefree, AZ • Cost: Individual checks; order directly from the menu. • Website: https://blackmountaincafeandlounge.com/carefree-black-mountain-coffee-shop-and-cafe-events
Saturday, January 18 — Scenic Drive to Prescott Start the morning with coffee and light breakfast hosted by Porsche North Scottsdale. After a brief drivers’ meeting, we’ll embark on a stunning drive through some of Arizona’s most scenic roads, including the twisty climb over Mingus Mountain, before descending into historic Prescott. • 8:00 AM — Check-in and breakfast at Porsche North Scottsdale • 9:00 AM — Drivers’ meeting and departure • Route: North Scottsdale → Wickenburg →Yarnell→ Prescott • Lunch: On your own in Prescott — enjoy local eateries along Whiskey Row or Courthouse Plaza. • Afternoon: Explore Prescott, near by Jerome Ghost Town, or Sedona before returning to Phoenix for an evening on your own.
Sunday, January 19 — Optional Cars & Coffee
Wrap up your weekend at Alpio’s at Troon Cars & Coffee, one of Arizona’s most iconic informal gatherings. Enjoy coffee, donuts, and an impressive variety of cars. No registration required — arrive early for best parking. • Time: 6:30–9:30 AM (optional) • Location: Alpio’s at Troon Village • Website: https://arizonacarculture.com/events/alpios-at-troon-cars-and-coffee/ | 22 |
Lodging Recommendations
We recommend accommodations in the North Scottsdale area for convenience to Friday’s dinner and Saturday’s Porsche North Scottsdale meet-up. Numerous hotels and short-term rentals are available nearby. Guests may wish to extend their stay to experience Arizona Car Week (January 16–25, 2026), featuring auctions, car shows, and events throughout the Valley.
Things to See and Do in Prescott • Shopping — Antique shops, boutiques, and art galleries along Whiskey Row. • Dining — A mix of classic Arizona fare and contemporary restaurants. • Art & Culture — Explore museums like the Sharlot Hall Museum and local galleries. • Architecture — Historic buildings dating back to the early 1900s.
Route & Safety Notes
• Expect winding roads and elevation changes — ensure your vehicle is in top condition. • Maintain safe distances and follow PCA driving guidelines. • Fuel up before the Saturday departure — limited stations along the route. • Bring two-way radios for convoy coordination. • Route maps and GPX files will be provided before the event.
Costs
• Friday Dinner: Pay-your-own (menu pricing) • Saturday Breakfast: Hosted by Porsche North Scottsdale • Saturday Lunch & Dinner all Black Mountain Café carefree Arizona • Event Fee: See registration link for applicable PCA admin fees
Fine Print & Disclaimers
• Event held rain or shine; routes may adjust for safety. • All participants must sign PCA waivers and attend the drivers’ meeting. • Participation is limited to registered PCA members. • By registering, you agree to adhere to PCA event conduct and safety policies.
Optional Post‑Event Activities — Arizona Car Week For participants traveling from Southern Utah and Las Vegas, consider extending your stay in Arizona to experience the excitement of Arizona Car Week, running from January 16–25, 2026. This annual celebration features world‑class collector car auctions, luxury showcases, driving tours, and exclusive events across the Scottsdale and Phoenix area. Highlights include: • Barrett‑Jackson Collector Car Auction (WestWorld of Scottsdale) • Bonhams, Gooding & Co., and RM Sotheby’s high‑end auctions • Concours in the Hills (Fountain Hills) • Scottsdale Motorsports Gathering (High Street) • Numerous manufacturer displays, car corrals, and social events Attendees can select events that fit their schedule and interests. Many venues offer same‑day entry or advance online tickets. This is a perfect way to extend the Porsche camaraderie, explore the Valley’s car culture, and make the most of your trip before returning home. CLICK ANYWHERE ON EITHER PAGE TO REGISTER OR FIND OUT MORE DETAILS GOING PL ACES
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February’s AZPCA Monthly Meeting - Lucille’s Bar-B-Que
AZPCA Monthly Membership Meeting Feburary 4, 2026 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Please join us for our next meeting at Lucille’s Bar-B-Que. One of our frequent resturants know for it’s great BBQ. Expect great food and plenty of time for socializing and meeting new friends. Cash bar. Hope to see you there. Cost: $40 per person
Event Schedule: 5:30 – 6:00 pm.
Social hour
6:00 – 6:45 pm
Dinner
7:00 – 7:30 pm
Meeting
*Registration is required for this event. Click the REGISTER button below to sign up and pay. *Limited to 80. Registration ends on February 2 at midnight. Jim and Carole Bultema, Organizers Lucille’s Bar-B-Que 2030 E. Rio Salado Pkwy Tempe, AZ 85281 | 24 |
For more details and to Register for this event CLICK HERE
February’s Porsches n’ Pancakes - Rock Springs Cafe
This is always a crowd favorite, February’s Porsches n’ Pancakes Breakfast Because this is a Club MUST if you have a sweet tooth…….Rock Springs Cafe
Where: Rock Springs Café, 35900 S Old Black Canyon Hwy, Rock Springs When: Saturday, FEBRUARY 28th at 8:30am – 10:00am Cost/Menu: Order anything you like of the menu and pay at the end of the meal
Seating: Seating is limited to 30 attendees so CLICK HERE and sign up soon. GOING PL ACES
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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
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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!!! For more details and to Register for this event CLICK HERE GOING PL ACES
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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 December 2025: Jack Bean
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 December 2025: Rita Sprenkle
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.
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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
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AZPCA Regional Autocross Season - 2026
January 17, 2026 Phoenix Raceway February 7, 2026 Phoenix Raceway
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
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To Register: SAT-SUN, Mar 28-29 INDE AZPCA HPDE Schedule 2026 INDE Motorsports Ranch
HPDE SCHEDULE
2026 SEASON SAT-SUN, Mar 28-29 INDE Motorsports Ranch
To Register: INDE
Time Trials also available at this HPDE event
HPDE Event Registrations:
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Time Trials also available at this HPDE event
HPDE Event Registrations:
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YOU'RE INVITED
Sunday, February 8 2026, Porsche Club members are invited to Apex Motor Club in Arizona for a meet and greet with Black Sheep Racing, alongside an in-person introduction to Cavanaugh’s Finest automotive care products and more.
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THE PARTICULARS For entry, purchase a single event credential for the event here: https://usacracing.ticketspice.com/2026-porsche-sprint-challenge-tickets Additionally, The Porsche GT Track Day is a, high-end driving experience designed specifically for Porsche GT owners seeking a refined, low-pressure track environment. Emphasizing quality over quantity, the program offers ample track time, expert instruction, and first-class hospitality at iconic North American circuits. With a structured yet relaxed format drivers can build confidence, sharpen skills, and fully enjoy their Porsche at speed. Limited entries, professional coaching and support from the Porsche Sprint Challenge team create a premium on-track experience that blends performance, community and the Porsche motorsport lifestyle. More info and sign up information can be found here https://www.porschesprint.com/porsche-gt-track-day-an-exclusive-experience-for-porsche-owners/ GOING PL ACES
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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
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Review - AZPCA Ladies Holiday Cookie Exchange On December 9, 20 AZPCA ladies joined in for a fun morning at the Classic Cooking Academy to make and exchange holiday cookies. About Classic Cooking Academy: Classic Cooking Academy is passionate about the art of cooking. After over 17 years of operation, Classic Cooking Academy has become one of the most popular cooking schools in metropolitan Arizona. Their professionally trained instructors guided us through this experience where we learned techniques rather than just reading a recipe.
About the Chef: Sharon Lunardi A second-generation Italian, Sharon Lunardi is deeply attuned to equal parts family and food. Sharon is very familiar with the cuisine and culture of the Tuscany/Genoa region. Moving to Arizona in 2009, Sharon graduated from Le Cordon Bleu with a degree in Baking and Patisserie. Her experience in catering stems from working with Santa Barbara Catering in Tempe. In Paradise Valley, she has spent four years running the Whole Foods bakery before joining the Classic Cooking team. She is now happy to bring the sheer joy and love for food, family, and friends through teaching recreational classes to young and old. This PRIVATE AZPCA-only class was a team effort in fun with lots of cookies to take home! Class started with a brief instructional review of the recipes then we broke off into teams of two; each team made two different cookie recipes. Cookie Menu: •
Holiday Pignoli Cookies
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Peanut Butter Thumbprint Cookies
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Basic Spritz Cookies
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Chocolate Crinkle Cookies
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Raspberry Walnut Christmas Cookies
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Orange Ginger Molasses Cookies
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Snowball Cookies (Pecan Butter Balls)
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White Chocolate Chip Christmas Cookies
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Review - AZPCA Ladies Holiday Cookie Exchange What our members had to say about this event: “The Holiday Cookie Baking class was so fun. What a great way to start the holiday season. Love spending time with all the lovely ladies from the Porsche club.” Jill Wilkerson “This holiday season rather than make my usual cookies, this class encouraged me to successfully try many new, different cookie recipes.” Geneva Sorum “Such a well-organized class! Loved doing it with my friends – and eating was a wonderful bonus!” Jeanne Synder Did Confucius say “A picture is worth 1,000 words?” Probably not, but consider the eight photos below as 8,000 words. Oh what fun everyone had. Please enjoy the rest of this article in pictures.
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Meet this Month’s Featured Member - Jack Bean 1. When did you join PCA? We joined PCA approximately 15 years ago. Zone 7 Mt Diablo Region.
2. What Porsche(s) do you have? We have owned several Porsches. 911, 718s, 356.
3. Where are you from? We moved to Arizona from the San Francisco area about 2 years ago.
4. Family? Married with a Son and Daughter and 4 Grandchildren.
5. Work background or trade? I was Chief of the Enforcement Division of the Bay Area Air Quality Management District in San Francisco 37 years. Then Managing Director for Marathon Petroleum Corporation.
6. What makes your car special? We purchased the 356 off its original owner. 28,000 original miles. Has won many Concours awards in Zone 7 and shows in California. It won first place in the Recent Zone 8 Concour event. Also, placed on your December cover.
7. Next upgrade? Regarding the next upgrade would be hard from the 356.
8. Have you personalized your car? No additions our changes to the car.
9. Favorite memory with a car? Favorite memory would be Mike Love of the Beach Boys wanting to buy our 1966 Corvette at a Concour event in California.
10. Where/Why did you buy your Porsche? We bought the 356 as they are hard to find from an original owner with low mileage and in original condition.
11. High school nickname? They used to call me… Beaner.
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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 starting 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) at McKellips and Greenfield Rd. We will then have a 1.5 hour Tour of the fabulous planes and the facility led by our own 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 an optional group dinner at a nearby restaurant starting at 4:30pm.
Cost: 20.00 per person (dinner extra). Registration limited to 20 cars (maximum 40 people).
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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.
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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
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Danielle’s Column - How Can This Be!!! STORY BY DANIELLE BADLER
So here it is. Another year. And, for me, another birthday, hot on our celebratory heels. It’s a terrible time for a birthday, I’ve always felt. My father used to blame me, halfkidding, for coming into this world too late to get the deduction on his taxes. Most people provide a bleary-eyed, hung-over monotone of “oh yeah, happy birthday.” It seems to be getting worse, the older I get. For example, the spread of years against those with whom I come into contact seems to be expanding exponentially. And so is my perception of increasing irrelevance. Take a few weeks ago, when I was at a Holiday party and fell into a conversation about cars with two gearheads in what I’d estimate were their late twenties/early thirties. They seemed pretty knowledgeable. One said he drove an e30 BMW. The other has had a series of blown S2000 Hondas. He came to the party in his latest ride, a Porsche Cayman GT4. I asked him why a GT4 over, say, a GT3. He said he likes the form-fitting of the Cayman, he feels like he’s wearing the GT4. I smiled. So we got into a car-nerd discussion. I brought up the topic of the most expensive cars ever sold at auction. I had read a piece in The Robb Report that numbers five, four and three were all 250 GTOs. The top two were a 196 Mercedes and a 300 SLR Mercedes. Offhand, I proffered that, if these were the most expensive cars to change hands at a public auction, imagine what a Bugatti Royale would command. Especially considering only six were made. Or a Porsche 917-30, preferably the Sunoco-liveried car, driven by Mark Donohue, which decimated the competition so badly that it killed the Can-Am Series. One of the two looked at me with a “what cosmic mist is this gray-haired person from” expression on his face. He said, “The Can-what?” I responded with, you know, the norules sport racing series of the late ‘60s – early ‘70s. The one that, until the 917-30 arrived, was the playground of the Bruce and Denny Show. Blank stares. So I changed gears, I asked them, what car do you covet the most? And one of them said, “I’d really like to get a Cobra replica. I think they’re really cool.” I tried not to roll my eyes. I really did. But … maybe it was too much spiked punch … I couldn’t resist … I know, it really wasn’t polite … but I responded with, “I remember when the 427 Cobra was introduced.” What? “Yeah.” | 46 |
Danielle’s Column - How Can This Be!!! I went on. I told them that, at the time it came out, in the mid ‘60s, it was the most badass vehicle you could buy. Along with, maybe, a 427 Vette. You know, the C2 with the lake pipes running along the sides. They didn’t know. They didn’t know about the Cobra Daytona Coupe. They didn’t know about the original Ford GT40 either … until I got … what was that … a faint sign of recognition? “Is that what the movie “Ford Vs Ferrari” was about?” Right! “Think it was accurate?” We had a connection! I responded with, well, I remember what I read from the period, that it was mostly true, except for the Hollywood overlay. They nodded. I asked them, did you see “F1 the Movie?” No, neither had. Well, I said, if you see it, and, if you’re enthusiasts, you should … if you know anything about F1, you’ll quickly realize that the story just could not happen in real life. It’s really F1 Goes Hollywood. But it’s still fun. Yikes, I was on a roll. I kept going. If you like car and racing movies, watch “Grand Prix” and “Le Mans.” The Senna documentary, not the bio pic that came out a few years ago, but the real one, with the real Senna in it. And be sure to see “The Italian Job.” “I saw it!” one of them spurted out. No, no, you probably saw the remake. See the original … “there IS an original?” Oh, there was no stopping me now … Yes, I told them, it’s British, priceless … if only for the opening sequence with the Lamborghini Miura. “Oh,” they said in unison. And then it was time to go. Had I made an impact? I wondered. Had I imparted at least a modicum of history and perspective to these modern-day gearheads? I wondered some more. And I had a concomitant question boomeranging in my head; will they just pass me off as some scratchy voice from the past. It’s yet another year. There’s a void between them and me, and it seems to be expanding, like a fault line in an earthquake. How can this be?
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. GOING PL ACES
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Kimberly’s Korner - Facts, Figures and Fallacies Porsche Looks Ahead to 2026 Porsche is entering 2026 with new leadership and a recalibrated strategy after a challenging 2025. The company has confirmed that Dr. Michael Leiters will become CEO of Porsche AG on January 1, 2026, succeeding Oliver Blume, who will continue as CEO of Volkswagen Group.Porsche Newsroom+1 Leiters brings deep experience in sports-car leadership. He previously served as CEO of McLaren Automotive and as Chief Technical Officer at Ferrari. He also spent more than a decade at Porsche earlier in his career in key roles, including responsibility for the Macan and Cayenne model lines. Analysts view his appointment as an effort to sharpen strategic focus amid market pressures, including slower EV adoption and profitability challenges. Porsche Newsroom+1
Strategic Direction in 2026: Realignment and Market Focus Porsche’s 2026 direction reflects the broader strategic realignment announced in 2025. The company said it is “resolutely pushing ahead” with this comprehensive adjustment in response to macroeconomic headwinds, geopolitical challenges, and evolving customer demand. As part of this shift, Porsche aims to strengthen profitability and resilience while maintaining its core brand identity. Volkswagen Group Rather than pursuing electrification as an exclusive priority, Porsche is moving toward a more flexible product strategy. Electric vehicles remain a part of the future lineup, but combustion and hybrid powertrains will continue to play a role where customer demand remains strong. Porsche expects this balanced approach to deliver stronger momentum from 2026 onward. Volkswagen Group
New Models and Improvements on the Horizon Porsche’s upcoming model strategy blends evolution and performance focus. Electric models like the Macan EV and the forthcoming Cayenne Electric remain central, but Porsche is also maintaining internal combustion options across key performance segments. One of the most exciting developments is the next generation of the 718 sports cars. Porsche has confirmed that combustion-engine versions will continue alongside electrified variants. The new 718 is expected to feature improved chassis balance, reduced weight, and enhanced driver engagement. Engineers are working to preserve the mid-engine dynamics that define the 718 while updating performance, technology, and emissions compliance. Many enthusiasts see this as a strong signal that Porsche still values the fundamentals of true driver-focused sports cars.Car and Driver Motorsport remains central to Porsche’s identity and performance development. In 2026, the brand will once again compete on the world stage in Formula E and the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship. Porsche’s motorsport efforts continue to influence engineering and performance in road cars. Porsche Newsroom
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Kimberly’s Korner - Facts, Figures and Fallacies What This Means for You For current owners, Porsche’s 2026 strategy offers reassurance. The brand appears to be broadening its approach rather than abandoning its roots. Continued investment in combustion and hybrid sports cars supports long-term enthusiast appeal. At the same time, electric models will evolve with Porsche’s performance focus intact. Porsche’s balanced strategy—maintaining heritage products while modernizing—can help preserve desirability and refinement across the lineup. A strong motorsport presence and product flexibility also support owner confidence and long-term value.
Who is Kimberly Amadeo Kimberly is a full-service, luxury realtor with Compass, specializing in Paradise Valley, Scottsdale, and Arcadia. Prior to that, she had a corporate career in sales, marketing, and economic analysis. She’s written two books, and 800 online articles, covering the U.S. economy. Kimberly owns a 2017 Macan S in a beautiful shade of “Greyish/Blue”....
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The Stuttgart Market Letter Written by David K. Whitlock
November continued the momentum we’ve seen building in the Porsche auction market, posting a 73% sell-through rate (STR) on 615 cars for a total of $38.7 million in sales. That marks a clear year-over-year improvement over November 2024’s 69% STR on 537 units and $36.5 million in dollar volume, while October’s outsized $52 million result now looks more like an anomaly driven by sheer volume than a new baseline. The 991 GT2 RS market remained red hot, GT4 RS values continued their gradual softening, bidders began to value 911 GTS Cabriolet Americas, and the defining story of the month was the 993 Turbo market catching fire. The 993 Turbo market was the clear standout in November. Five examples crossed the block, and four sold above $325,000, a level we simply haven’t seen at an online auction all year. One of the more talked-about cars was marketed as a “Turbo S,” though it was technically a Japanese-market Turbo equipped with all the right boxes checked, including X50, Turbo S Aero Kit II, and X79 side vents. It sold at a final bid of $350,000. The high-water mark for the month was a 12,000-mile example that brought $369,000. The real surprise came from a 30,000-mile Arena Red Metallic car, finished in the always-great “Kills Bugs Fast” hue, which hammered at $340,000. That result was quickly reinforced by a Guards Red example with 39,000 miles selling for $339,993. The 991.2 GT2 RS market continued its impressive run in November with just two cars crossing the block, and both delivering standout results. The first was a 3,300-mile example finished in Racing Yellow and equipped with the Weissach Package and Magnesium wheels. It hammered at $500,003, comfortably clearing prior high comps around $416,000. The real headline, though, was a plain-Jane White over Black car without Porsche’s Weissach Package, the only nonWeissach example we’ve seen all year. Despite that, and even with plenty of low-mileage Weissach cars trading in the $460,000 to $490,000 range, this 939-mile example sold at a final bid of $506,000. When non-Weissach cars are bringing Weissach-plus money, it’s a clear signal that demand for the GT2 RS remains exceptionally strong. The GT4 RS market continued to soften in November, with three examples crossing the block and only one finding a new home. Both no-sales stalled at final bids of $180,000, despite being well-spec’d cars. One was a 2025 example with 1,200 miles, finished in Racing Yellow with the Weissach Package and carrying a $189,000 MSRP. The other was a 2023 car showing 1,900 miles, also equipped with the Weissach Package, finished in Guards Red with an original sticker of $187,000. The lone sale was a 2023 example with notably higher mileage at 13,000 miles, but it stood apart thanks to both the Weissach Package and the Manthey Racing Package. That car sold at a final bid of $190,000 after failing to sell back in September at $182,000. Manthey kits are still bringing a premium, but clearly not what they once did, as this result represented only about a $22,000 bump over comparable high-mile cars without the kit. | 50 |
The Stuttgart Market Letter The 911 Carrera GTS Cabriolet America Editions got off to a slow start at auction earlier this year, with most early examples failing to sell and just one finding a home back in August at $182,000. Momentum began to build last month when a 787-mile car sold for $223,000, and November pushed things further. Two examples topped that figure, with a 1,400-mile car hammering at $225,000 followed by a 1,200-mile example that sold for $238,875. After months of hesitation, bidders now appear willing to pay up for this limited-production model, suggesting the market is finally finding its footing. With just one month left in the year, 2025 has already surpassed last year’s total dollar volume and is on pace to do the same on unit count, needing just 245 additional cars to get there while current trends point to at least double that number. The quality of sales has improved as well, with the average sell-through rate for the year now sitting at 72% compared to 68% at this point last year. If December delivers anything close to what we’ve seen recently, 2025 will go down as a stronger and more consistent year for the Porsche auction market than many expected.
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 GOING PL ACES
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Welcome to the AZPCA Goodie Store!!!
https://www.pcawebstore.org/regions/AZ
Click on the link above to be directed to our ARIZONA page on the National website. Login at the upper right, then feel free to explore our page as well as the many National PCA Goodie Store items. When you are ready to check out, you’ll have several shipping options available to choose from, and everything is shipped directly to the address you provide.
**Name badges are still sourced locally** Go to https://az.pca.org/merchandise/more-merch/badge-order-form/ to order your Badge
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Contact Kevin Duncan, AZ Region Merchandise Chair citiescanbenice@gmail.com
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Meet fellow club members and enthusiasts. See what driving a Porsche on a local track is all about. Volunteer some time to help out the program. No prior experience necessary. Get involved by volunteering for one of our HPDE program roles below: Corner Worker/Flagger - COMPENSATED ROLE• $100 cash or a future track day credit ($175 value). Observe cars on track and provide flagging communication to drivers. Radio in to Chief of Course regarding any incidents, issues, and need to flag drivers. 8 hr full day commitment Driving Instructor-Experienced drivers who are interested in becoming a PCA Instructor. Grid Marshal-Radio communication with the Chief of Course and Corner Workers to release vehicles onto the track from Pre-Grid, and direct the flow of cars on and off the track. Approx. 2-7 hr commitment (part day to full day). Lunch Pickup/Prep/Cleanup-Pickup lunch from a nearby location and/or lunch prep and cleanup. Photographer-Capture photos of the event from great vantage points on the track or paddock for publication in Going Places. Approx. 2 hr commitment. Pre-Grid-While cars are staged waiting to enter the track, check driver wristbands and confirm other safety guidelines are being met prior to releasing vehicles. Approx. 2-7 hr commitment (part to full day). Registration-Check in drivers and their guests at the track gate entrance. Approx. 2 hr early AM commitment. Safety Tech-Using our safety checklist, inspect vehicles and helmets to ensure compliance. Approx. 2 hr early AM commitment Setup / Breakdown-Assist with unloading/loading and set up of equipment such as tables, chairs, canopy, PA system, etc. Approx. 1 hr commitment, early AM or late afternoon. Writer-Write an editorial on the event, perhaps with an interview or two from drivers for publication in Going Places. Approx. 2 hr commitment. HPDE Track Locations: lnde Motorsports Ranch-9301 W. Airport Rd, Willcox, AZ 85643 Podium Club at Attesa-6870 S Bianco Rd, Casa Grande, AZ 85193 Interested in Volunteering? It's super easy• here's how to get involved: ► ►
Register Online-Go to azpca.motorsportreg.com, find the event, select "Volunteer" during the registration process and choose your desired role from above. Email-drivereducation@az.pca.org to register or for more information.
Your help is greatly appreciated! We need volunteers to keep these programs healthy and ongoing! We hope to see you out there! GOING PL ACES
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Welcome to the AZPCA Social Media Center SOCIAL MEDIA FOR AZPCA
9 Ways to Engage By Jan Mackulak, Social Media Chair Email: socialmedia@az.pca.org
www.facebook.com/azpca
www.instagram.com/azpca/
TWITTER/X
www.twitter.com/azpca
YOUTUBE
www.youtube.com/@azpca
TIKTOK
www.tiktok.com/@azpca
THREADS
www.threads.net/@azpca
www.pinterest.com/azpca/
https://azpcaphotos.smugmug.com/Social-Media/Social-Media-Photos
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Welcome to the AZPCA Social Media Center Our NEWEST FaceBook Group Page, Scan or Click to join
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PLEASE WELCOME
Mark Baker Membership Chair
New Members Hal Baer Phoenix, Arizona Black 1996 911 Turbo Travis Cadman Scottsdale, Arizona Black 2021 911 Targa 4S Patrick Cashin Scottsdale, Arizona 2008 911 Turbo Eric Chatagnier Fountain Hills, Arizona Blue 2025 718 Cayman GTS 4.0 Terry Crist Phoenix, Arizona White 2018 718 Cayman GTS Jonathan Darner Mesa, Arizona Black 1995 911 Carrera Cody Edwards Glendale, Arizona Blue 2001 Boxster Sol Eskinazi Phoenix, Arizona 2015 Cayman S Mark Finelli Chandler, Arizona Yellow 2022 911 Turbo S Suzanne Gaidos Scottsdale, Arizona Blue 2023 Taycan GTS Terry Garrison Phoenix, Arizona Other 1986 944 Turbo William Hill Buckeye, Arizona Silver 2006 911 Carrera 4 Steve Levi Phoenix, Arizona Green 2022 718 Spyder Jonathan Malis Fountain Hills, Arizona Silver 2013 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet Jeffrey Mcalister Scottsdale, Arizona Purple 2025 Macan 4S (EV) Kenneth McIntyre Goodyear, Arizona Blue 2026 911 GT3 David Medunick Scottsdale, Arizona Silver 2026 911 Carrera
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Transfers In Kenneth Morton Scottsdale, Arizona 1983 911 SC Cabriolet Mike Munger Chandler, Arizona White 2019 911 Carrera 4 GTS Paul Nielander Surprise, Arizona White 1999 Boxster Kieran Obrien Scottsdale, Arizona Black 2022 911 Targa 4S Ronald Perrington Mesa, Arizona Gold 1983 928S Charles Pradelt Queen Creek, Arizona Black 2018 718 Boxster S Uriel Ramirez Waddell, Arizona Black 1986 911 Carrera Cynthia Razzaq Sun City, Arizona Black 2024 Macan S Ken Russell Scottsdale, Arizona Silver 2018 718 Cayman Lisa Samuels Phoenix, Arizona White 2017 911 Carrera S Cabriolet James Silver Scottsdale, Arizona White 2025 911 Carrera Frank Soricelli Scottsdale, Arizona Silver 2020 911 Carrera Diane Vanderpot Scottsdale, Arizona Grey 2010 911 Carrera 4S Bradley Yeager Fountain Hills, Arizona Blue 2008 Boxster S Lorin Young Scottsdale, Arizona Black 2008 Cayenne S
Timothy Benoit Pheonix, Arizona FROM Chicago 2013 Boxster S Richard Cox Eloy, Arizona FROM Alpine Mountain 1986 911 Carrera William Dowling Scottsdale, Arizona FROM Redwood 2007 911 Carrera 4 Mark Finelli Chandler, Arizona FROM Southern Arizona 2022 911 Turbo S Joe Holub Tucson, Arizona FROM Peachstate 2008 911 Turbo Jeffrey Kollin Las Vegas, Nevada FROM Las Vegas 2020 Cayenne Sean Perry Scottsdale, Arizona FROM Sonnenschein 2009 Cayman
December 2025
HAPPY PCA ANNIVERSARY! Members Anniversary Report
50 Years
Clifford Berryman & Lee Buxton 45 Years
John & Loretta Aman 40 Years
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EXECUTIVE APPOINTMENTS AUTOCROSS
Ealing Jahn autocross@az.pca.org
HEAD JUDGE
Open Position X@x.com
P O R S C H E S & PA N C A K E S CO-CHAIR
Frank Grimmelmann fgrimmelmann@gmail.com
CONCOURS CHAIR
H E A D J U D G E A S S I S TA N T
SAFETY CHAIR
Bill Stubbs (acting) wlstubbs@gmail.com
Kevin Skochil safety@az.pca.org
C O N C O U R S A S S I S TA N T
HISTORIAN
S A F E T Y C H A I R A S S I S TA N T
Bill Stubbs concours@az.pca.org
Kellie Bouet
CHIEF DRIVING INSTRUCTOR
Ealing Jahn CDI@az.pca.org
COMPETITION/ D R I V E R E D U C AT I O N
Dan Bouet drivereducation@az.pca.org
Loretta Aman jlaman914@cox.net
Ealing Jahn
S O C I A L AC T I V I T I E S C H A I R MEMBERSHIP
Mark Baker
Michael Mansour
socialchair@az.pca.org
membership@az.pca.org M E M BER SH IP M EETIN G CH A IR
Jim and Carole Bultema monthlymeetings@az.pca.org
SOCIAL ACTIVITIES A S S I S TA N T
Jia Mansour
socialchair@az.pca.org SOCIAL MEDIA
M E M E BER SH IP M EETIN G A S S IS TA N T
Jan Mackulak socialmedia@az.pca.org
MERCHANDISE CHAIR
S O C I A L M E D I A A S S I S TA N T Jeffrey Kollin (acting)
D R I V I N G T O U R A S S I S TA N T
NEWSLETTER EDITORS
SPONSORSHIP & A D V E RT I S I N G
Peo Hansson drivingtours@az.pca.org
Gregg & Ali Bull gpeditor@az.pca.org
Andy Jorgensen sponsorship@az.pca.org
EQUIPMENT CHAIR
NEWSLETTER ASSISTANT EDITOR
TECHNICAL CHAIR
Open Position wxxxx
Angela Manente gpeditor@az.pca.org
Aaron Heimke scott@mcilvainmotors.com
EVENT REGISTRAR
PANORAMA LIAISON
WEBMASTER
Bill Stubbs wlstubbs@gmail.com
Larry Grimes panorama@az.pca.org
Mike Ferring webmaster@az.pca.org
EVENT REGISTRAR A S S I S TA N T
P O R S C H E S & PA N C A K E S CO-CHAIR
W E B M A S T E R A S S I S TA N T
C O M M U N I C AT I O N S C H A I R
Kenny Mitchell kenmitchell@az.pca.org
DRIVING TOUR CHAIR
Rook Younger drivingtours@az.pca.org
Rook Younger drivingtours@az.pca.org
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Andy Jorgensen monthlymeetings@az.pca.org Kevin Duncan citiescanbenice@gmail.com
Dennis Rood dmrood1@comcast.net
socialmedia@az.pca.org
Gregg Bookspan webmaster@az.pca.org
ZONE 8 Region REGIONS REPRESENTED ARIZONA
az.pca.org AZ MOUNTAIN
azm.pca.org
https://www.zone8.org
CAL. CENTRAL
www.ccc.pca.org R E P R E S E N TAT I V E
Lori DeCristo California Inland Region zonerep@zone8.org
TIME TRIAL & DE
Russell Shon de.tt@zone8.org
WEBMASTER
CAL. INLAND
www.pca.org/cai
GOLDEN EMPIRE
www.gem.pca.org GRAND PRIX
www.GrandPrixRegion.com
Tom Brown webmaster@zone8.org
LAS VEGAS
R U L E S C O O R D I N AT O R
LOS ANGELES
Tom Brown rules@zone8.org S E C R E TA R Y
Monica Asbury secretary@zone8.org
www.lvrpca.com www.pcalosangeles.org ORANGE COAST
www.pcaocr.com PALM SPRINGS https://www.palmsprings-pca.org RIVERSIDE
www.riversidepca.org SAN DIEGO
www.pcasdr.net SAN GABRIEL VALLEY
www.sgb.pca.org SANTA BARBARA
www.pcasb.org
SO. ARIZONA
www.saz.pca.org VINEYARD
https://pcavineyardregion.com GOING PL ACES
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Drive your Porsche on a Racetrack with AZPCA! 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 level- Beginner, 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 means 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 an optional “Time Trials” sessions where those specific TT sessions are timed and you compete against others in your class. Lap times are broadcast live so you can see in real time how you stack up against your competitors. Time trials are structured so that you get three clean laps, meaning, you will be by yourself on track without dealing with other cars in your way. How is a typical HPDE day structured? A track day starts around 6:30 -7:00 am. You’ll check-in and get your car safety inspected on-site first. A drivers meeting kicks off around 7:45 am, with the first car on track around 8:30 am. A forty minute lunch break splits the day and the event is usually over around 4:00 pm. You can expect five 20-minute sessions (100 mins total) of track time each day, although some events are structured with four 25-minute sessions. Time trial sessions are optional to add-in during your registration, and that consists of two additional timed sessions (one morning, one afternoon) consisting of three hot laps. The beginner group will also have classroom discussion after their sessions to discuss car-control and vehicle dynamics and what they experienced. | 60 |
The club either provides lunch or there is an option to purchase one on site. Since there is down time in-between your driving sessions and classroom discussion, there is lots of opportunity for comradery with other club members and opportunity to socialize and check out other cars attending. What do you need to bring? Your vehicle (preferably a Porsche) in good maintenance. (Some club members bring their other cars btw – we won’t shame you if you do that) We provide a required checklist of things to inspect on your car before coming to a track day. If you aren’t mechanically inclined (or don’t care to do this yourself), you can take the checklist to a mechanic of your choice to do the inspection for you. We have a few places we can recommend if you don’t have a preferred mechanic. Main points of interest are good tires, brakes, brake fluid, no leaking fluids, no abnormal driving characteristics of the vehicle. We conduct a final brief safety inspection on your vehicle the morning of the event. Helmets are typically available to rent when you register for the event– you can try the sport before you commit to purchasing a helmet. There are additional items you can bring to make the day more comfortable or exciting – chairs, cameras, etc. There are lots of online video you can watch telling you to bring this or that. While that can be somewhat helpful down the road, keeping it basic is usually best. If you forget something, chances are there is someone there that will let you borrow/have theirs. Lastly and most important: don’t forget to bring a desire to have a good time and willingness to learn!
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Let’s Have Porsche Fun Getting Dirty
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etting your Porsche Special Utility Vehicle (SUV) Four-Wheel Drive or your Porsche Carrera Dakar Rally Vehicle filthy dirty on an off-road trail is a lot of fun and will reward you with experience you cannot get on a twisty-asphalt paved road with your GT3RS or Boxster. Off-Road Driving Tours are like on-highway driving tours, but with more breath-taken views of nature. The off-road tours provide a safe relaxed, slow paced, noncompetitive enjoyment for members to enjoy the great outdoors and backroads (trails), and to learn off-road driving techniques within the capabilities of their Porsche SUV vehicles with minimal impact on the environment. Porsche A.G. introduced the Cayenne and Macan model vehicles for Porsche car owners to enjoy various outdoor activities. The Porsche Club of America (PCA) developed a program for their members to enjoy those outdoor activities with other PCA members therefore developed program standards for the Regions to administer for their members with emphasis on safety and fun. Those program standards are known as the PCA Minimum Off-Road Driving Tour Standards. Those standards defined/categorized five trail types with a rating designator using numbers, 1-5, and are based on the difficulty to traverse the trail from easy/safe to extremely difficult/risky dangerous. A Category 1 Trail is a graded well-maintained all-weather dirt packed gravel trail with grades less than ten degrees and wide for opposing traffic to safely pass without moving to right and stopping. No ruts or rocks to crawl over. A Category 2 is a dirt gravel and sandy trail with infrequent maintenance with ruts and/or rocks up to 5 inches. Grades can exceed 10 degrees or 17 %. A Category 2 Trail is wide for two vehicles to pass safely along the entire route. Category 1 rated Trail is an appropriate trail for Showroom Stock Porsche SUVs. Category 2 rated Trail would be more suited for Porsche SUVs with some minor vehicle/suspension modifications such as Springs and Shock packages. A Category 3 Trail is characterized by a single vehicle two-wheel width track path trail with natural rutted washes or gulches with water crossings up to 6 inches in depth, and grades between 10°/17% to 15°/27% and some slickrocks up to 7 inches. Safe vehicle passing is only possible in selected spots. Category 3 rated Trails may require an aggressive Spring and Shock Suspension Package, larger tires, under carriage armor with a moderate lift for additional ground clearance. Trail Categories 4 & 5 are essentially extreme off-road trails with obstacles that have limited bypasses, rock gardens, deep water crossings, steep grades, and off-cambered narrow width trail paths. Categories 4 & 5 Trails are not approved nor will be Porsche ventured due to higher risk of personal safety and damage to the Porsche vehicle. At this time, unless there is a demand for the Region to host events on Category 3 rated Trails, the Region’s focus will be Category 1 Trails. Category 2 Trails may be a possibility in the future if members expressed an interest. 1
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Let’s Have Porsche Fun Getting Dirty The standards also set the group size, based on the trail type category, the requirements for the Group Leader and Sweeper roles, Release and Waiver of Liability for Member Adults and Minors, Planning and Trail Driving Conduct, minimum trail & recovery equipment for the vehicle and personal provisions, Minimum (both Cellular & Two-way Radio) Communications Requirements between the Group Leader and Sweeper for all the participants. Additionally, the PCA subscribes to the principles of the environmental organization T.R.E.A.D. (Travel Respect Educate Avoid Do) Lightly (https://treadlightly.org/learn/recreation-tips/4x4/). Their principles must be and will be followed to the maximum extent possible meaning; the Club will stay on established trails and will not blaze/start new trails. In addition to the PCA minimum standards, there are non-PCA Trail Etiquettes that members should be aware of for the safety of everyone on the trail. It has become a standard practice that all off-road trail organizations utilize two-way radio communications to relay immediate changing trail conditions to the members of their group to avoid collisions or other hazardous conditions/situations. Although, the off-road trail groups communicate changing conditions to the member drivers in their respective groups, the individual trail groups are never on the same radio channel and have direct communications to effectively communicate between the groups. In this case, standard hand signals are usually given by the respective Group Leaders of the oncoming groups signaling the number of the following drivers and the Sweeper will signal the end/last vehicle. The respective Group Leaders will communicate this information over their respective groups’ radio channels to the members in the groups. Where this information becomes very important are in the blind turns/curves/grades when the oncoming traffic cannot be seen, especially when the group(s) may be spread out. For personal safety, members should never venture off-roading alone without another vehicle/driver in case there is an unforeseen situation. Also, members should develop a list of equipment and provisions to bring along with them in case their time on the trail is unexpectantly extended and the distance to services is far. Some items to consider and be prepared with but not limited to; Water/Food, Medication, First Aid/Trail Trama Kit, Spare Tire/Jack, Wheel Blocks, Blankets, Tow Straps, Flashlight, Small Hand Tool Kit, Portable Air Compressor, Global Positioning Satellite (GPS) Off-Road Navigation Mapping System, Satellite SOS Position Tracking Device with Service, Portable Chairs (for picnic on the trail runs), Gloves, Trash Bags, Tire Gauge, Toilet Paper, Paper Towels, Hand Sanitizer and/or Cleaner, and Automotive Electrical Fuse Kit. Some trails can be rough, or wash-boarded, which can reduce the fun factor for many members. Some steps can be taken to minimize the rough roads by a technique called “Airing Down” your tire pressures when you reach the dirt road. Airing down to the appropriate and safe tire pressures will be contingent on your wheel and tire types and what is recommended by the tire and wheel manufacturers for off-road travel based on your vehicle model. You may want to consult with your Porsche Service Advisor about what is recommended for your vehicle’s wheels & tires. Most Off-Road Touring Organizations factor in “Airing Down” and “Airing Up” locations as part of their event planning. Some off-road vehicles have a feature that will electronically disengage the front Swaybar while off-roading by just activating the feature button on the dash/center console. By using this feature, it will allow the suspension to articulate and soften the suspension ride stiffness as you traverse over the trail rough spots without sacrificing the vehicle stability. You should check and see if your vehicle has this feature. This feature may be available only on specific suspension packages. 2 GOING PL ACES
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Let’s Have Porsche Fun Getting Dirty It is essential that everyone conduct a self-inspection of their vehicle prior to getting dirty in accordance with the PCA Off-Road Driving Tour Self-Inspection Safety Checklist. Off-Road Tours on Categories 1 & 2 Trails do not require a complete checklist to be submitted, only events on a Category 3 Trail require a completed and signed Self-Inspection Safety Checklist to be submitted. The items required to be checked are routine safety checks that normally should be performed prior to operating your vehicle. The items to be inspected are but not limited to; all Tires including the spare for Condition such as wear, bulges, cracks, the age of the tire can be critical; Tire Pressures; Undercarriage for loose or hanging components; Under the Hood for brake, power steering, engine & transmission oil levels; Windshield Washer fluid; Coolant fluid leaks; Brake Rotor & Pad wear; Hoses & Belts; Vehicle Tow Hook Accessible; and Full Fuel Tank. The emphasis on safe driving on the trail is paramount. Member drivers should know their abilities and limitations for operating their vehicle safely in all road conditions. Members should respect the posted signs and not consume alcohol or drugs while operating any motor vehicle. The Speed Limit should never exceed what is safe for conditions. The speed into blind curves should never exceed 15 Miles Per Hour and most cases come to a halt before safely proceeding, and always expect the unexpectant, and never assume it is safe and no one is coming around the turn. On grades, the uphill traffic should be given the right-of-way preference and if necessary, pull to the right and stop in a safe spot to allow the traffic to pass. Members should always keep a visual on the vehicle behind them and ensure there is a safe distance with the vehicle in front and not follow too close. If the vehicle behind is no longer visible slow down or come to a halt until you have sight of the vehicle. If there is a change of directions or route deviation, you should wait at that point until the following vehicle is in sight. Members should drive with their headlamps on to increase visibility to other drivers. No passing will be allowed unless there is a need to overtake a stationary vehicle that is no longer in transit (motion) and/or has waved you by, and if the pass can only be completed safely. Also, included in the PCA Minimum Off-Road Driving Tour Standards is the means of communication between the Group Leader and the Sweeper, and the Tour Participants. It is important that the Group Leader communicate changing conditions, and the sweeper keeps the group leader advised on the group’s status. In most cases, the off-road driving tours are in areas of poor cellular telephone service/coverage. Additionally, as conditions can change rapidly and it is imperative that the information gets relayed quickly, the cellular telephone is not the speediest means of effectively communicating that information, only two-way radios are the best method of communication. There are various types of two-way radio devices used on the Trail. The most common radio devices used are the Family Radio Service (FRS) portable radios that do not require a Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Radio Station Authorization (License) and the General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS) radios that do require an individual FCC License. Both radios services utilize the same frequencies. The only difference is that the non-licensed FRS radio service radios operate at a lower transmitter power level than the GMRS radios. The procedure to request a GMRS Radio License is merely submitting an application and a $35 fee to the FCC for a 10-year license.
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Let’s Have Porsche Fun Getting Dirty There is no requirement for the members to purchase a two-way radio in order to participate in the off-road tours. The two-way radio is just a tool for receiving safety information and if necessary to communicate with either the Group Leader or the sweeper or other members in the Tour. If the member elects to purchase a portable (walkie-talkie) radio, they should be aware that depending on the make/model of the radio purchased, the radio may or may not perform very well from inside of the vehicle and the performance may not be very effective of more than a quarter mile (1,000 to 1300 Feet in distance). The poor performing and less-than-quality radios are usually the inexpensive foreign brand radios that usually cost less than $100 for two-radio packs that are purchased at various consumer discount center retail outlets or from on-line warehouse merchandise operations. The better performing consumer FRS or GMRS radios will normally cost more than $100 per radio and can be purchased directly on-line from the manufacturers or the respective dealers websites such as Cobra Electronics, Midland USA, Rugged Radios, or Motorola Solutions. These radios are already preprogrammed with the FRS/GMRS channels from the manufacturer. If any member has questions regarding these radios, please feel free to contact Kenny Mitchell at kenmitchelldirector@az.pca.org Off-Road Tours venture and explore miles and miles away from various services that may be needed if an unexpectant incident/event should occur. Also, the location of an unexpected incident/event may be difficult to identify since there are no recognizable landmarks nearby. Most off-road landmarks may not be known to emergency services. That is why it is important that drivers should have a GPS driven off-road navigational system that does not rely on a cellular telephone service signal. The Region has hosted a few off-road driving tours in the past couple of years, and they have been well attended. The most recent off-road tour was the Crown King Off-Road Tour held in October 2025. Also, the PCA & the Region does allow members to drive their non-Porsche SUV type four-wheel drive vehicles to participate. The driver must be an active PCA member, and the vehicle must be a legally licensed four-wheel drive SUV capable of being driven on all highways at legal speeds. In other words, no motorcycles or side by side All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) or Utility Terrain Vehicle (UTV) will be allowed. Arizona Region will continue to plan future Off-Road Driving Tours for the members and their family enjoyment. If there is an interest, future tours may include a picnic along the trail and scheduling weekend dates. Information on the future off-road driving tours will be listed on the Region’s website Event Calendar and in Going Places. If there are any questions or you have suggestions regarding the off-road driving tours, please feel free to email Kenny Mitchell at kenmitchell-director@az.pca.org
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Porsche Design Unveils the Chronograph 1 – PCA Member Edition Porsche Design honors the 70th anniversary of the Porsche Club of America with a new edition of the Chronograph 1. Exclusively made for a special community, PCA members now have the opportunity to customize Porsche Design’s most iconic timepiece that was originally designed by F. A. Porsche in 1972. Creating a special sense of community amongst members, this new timepiece features the PCA logo and “PORSCHE CLUB OF AMERICA” lettering, and optionally a personalized club region name stated on the case back. The made-to-order watch will not only come with a titanium bracelet, but also two sportive textile straps in vibrant Club Blau, one featuring the PCA logo and the other the PCA 70Y anniversary logo.
Visit: pca.org/news/porsche-design-chronograph-1-pca-member-edition
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Add your CO-PILOT as a CO-MEMBER! Co-members are free and get a PCA membership card as well! Co-members are welcome to share in your PCA experience at no additional cost; they are invited to PCA events, receive their own user account on www.PCA.org, and have digital access to Porsche Panorama magazine. Co-members must be at least 18 years of age. If you’d like to add a co-member, send an email with their full name, relation to you (i.e. Spouse, child, friend, etc.) and their email address to membership@pca.org
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PCA Sim Racing is the world’s largest car club sim racing program! PCA Sim Racing provides a quality sim racing experience, including opportunities for all levels of driving experience, competitive intensity, and sim racing interests, in a friendly environment for all Porsche Club of America members.
PCA Sim Racing offers: • Introductory sim racing video • How to Proceed Step-by-Step Instructions • Sim Racing Equipment Recommendations • Get started with a turn key set up! • Sim Racing Driver Education • Five Classes for All Skill Levels • All Races on Laser Scanned Race Tracks • Sprint and Endurance Racing • Calendar of Upcoming Races
Learn more about PCA’s Sim Racing program at www.pcasimracing.com/go
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Selling your Porsche or Porsche partsmarket or accessories? Interested in Porsche trends? The Mart is the best solution! Sign up for PCA’s free monthly e-newsletter, Mart Fresh News!
Mart shoppers are PCA members who know Porsches, know what they’re looking at, and are serious, willing, andof able buyers — features not tire kickers. PCA members take care of their Porsches, Theready, Porsche Club America news,Because videos, and information about the current vehicle quality in The Mart is better than other websites. And these are not anonymous buyers and market for used Porsches in the monthly Mart Fresh News email newsletter. sellers, they are registered PCA members.
Mart Fresh News also highlights a variety of Porsche listings from PCA’s Mart Classifieds. The Mart is one of the most visited parts of PCA.org, recording over 650,000 page views per month. When you find a vehicle in The Mart, can be assured that it’sPorsche been Panorama. cared for by a In addition to your online Mart ad, you get ayou summary version of your ad in Panorama registered PCA member — not some anonymous seller. It’s a free benefit of membership — there is no charge to place an ad in The Mart!
SIGNVISIT:UPmart.pca.org FOR MART FRESH NEWS TODAY: www.pca.org/newsletter-signup
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Join a PCA Special Interest Register today! PCA has 20 registries for those super enthusiastic about their Porsche model The PCA Registry program was established in 1995 to encourage closer relationships within Porsche model owners in PCA. The program allows PCA members to network with others in their specific area of interest. Sharing of information fosters restoration and maintenance of members’ automobiles. A registry can potentially provide a new resource for historical displays at Parades and other PCA events, along with information for articles in Porsche Panorama. Don’t see a registry for your Porsche? We are also looking for individuals who are interested in starting a registry for a model that doesn’t have an existing registry.
CHECK OUT THE REGISTRIES AT: www.pca.org/connect/special-interest-groups
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Panorama Library is
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Porsche Panorama past editions on PCA.org
Free for club members – Every Panorama magazine back to 1955 The Porsche Club of America has digitized the complete library of Porsche Panorama magazine. Over 800 issues, dating back to the very first edition in 1955!
Take a look: www.pca.org/panorama
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Introducing CLUB RACER!
New design and format for PCA Club Racing’s print and online magazine Club Racing News is now CLUB RACER! The new format will continue as the official publication of PCA Club Racing and is published quarterly. Each edition includes Porsche racing news, club information, and feature stories about PCA members you may know. And you do not have to be a PCA Club Racer to enjoy the magazine! Print subscriptions are also available for only $20!
Take a look: www.pcaclubracing.org/clubracer
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Updated PCA History Book Online Now! Through the Ages now features the latest club events and programs New for 2025, the Porsche Club of America History Book contains an overview of the club’s history, followed by individual sections covering specific detailed items. Some sections were designed for use as standalone articles for region newsletters. Individual chapters and page numbers can be “clicked on” from the contents page. Major National Awards are also included.
Take a look: https://ww2.pca.org/pca-history
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What’s happening in the Porsche Market Place?
PHOTO CREDIT: BRING A TRAILER
The 356 Continental was a short-lived but memorable chapter in Porsche’s early U.S. marketing story. Conceived by legendary importer Max Hoffman, it was essentially a pre-A 356 fitted with the top-spec 1500cc engine and various extras, rebranded with “Continental” badging to appeal to American buyers as a sophisticated European sports car. All were coupes or cabriolets and bore distinctive script emblems on the front fenders. But the name drew legal pushback from Ford, who already had rights to the Continental name via its Lincoln division. As a result, Porsche was forced to drop the moniker after just one year, making the 356 Continental both rare and historically significant. For 1956, it was quietly renamed the 356 “European.” This 1955 356 Pre-A Continental Coupe was originally finished in Silver Metallic but was repainted Red approximately 16 years ago. The body shows bubbling, paint chips, and body damage near the left hood hinge and the factory Continental badging is not installed but included in the sale. The interior features Tan leather seats, though the glovebox insert is missing and the fuel gauge functions intermittently. Power comes from a replacement flatfour sourced from a 356SC, paired with dual EMPI carburetors, 9.2:1 compression pistons, and a 12-volt system, and features a four-speed manual that was overhauled in 2012. A bit rough around the edges, but a rare one none-the-less. We haven’t seen very many Pre-A Coupes online over the past twelve months but a handful have sold at catalog sales with average prices sitting just over $180,000 and the only other Continental selling for $156,800 all-in back in March. Our Spotlight Car eclipsed that previous Continental, hammering at a final bid of $159,999. A strong sale considering the minor needs, but you have to pay up for rarity. Info courtesy of David Whitlock @ The Stuttgart Market Letter GOING PL ACES
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PCA members can now opt in to the digital membership card, available for Apple and Android digital wallets. It’s easy and quick to download! Once in your wallet, your card is easily accessible when you need it.
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