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Calendar for 2009 Events
- PAST
EVENTS
- Saturday, May 9th
was the regular second Saturday meeting for the Absaroka Porsche
Club.
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
Its All About P.C.A.
People. Cars. Activities.
The Good News Just Keeps On Coming!!!
Out Saturday meeting was well attended with fourteen members
and guests. Erics new logo and the All Euro Car Show posters
were well received. I feel the excitement for the club events
keeps building. This coming weekend 16-17 at Lewistowns
DE days will be great for those who like to drive their cars
like they were built to drive .
The following weekend, May 23, we will take a nice drive to
see Dr. Battys private car collection in Sheridan, Wyoming.
He has a barn with about 30 U.S. and European cars restored and
nine others in varying stages of restoration. Dr. Battys
barn is about 5 miles north of Sheridan, so plan on packing a
lunch as we will arrive there about noon and probably wont
want to leave anytime soon. The Drs place is about two
miles off the Decker Road turn off and can be seen from the bridge
over the Interstate.
The other good news after our meeting on Saturday I
called John Small, also in Sheridan, about his Porsches. He has
30-50 older 911s that he is working on repairing and restoring
for sale. Johns place is in town behind the old Sheridan
Inn.
I am open to ideas for a gift to thank Dr. Batty for
allowing us to see his collection. We have some funds in the
treasury and I believe this would be an appropriate expense.
The plan for May 23rd tour as of right now is:
- Arrive - Flying J truck stop about 9:30 Sat. May
23rd, sign the waiver and leave at 10:00 am Pack a lunch.
- Arrive at Dr. Battys close to 12:00 view collection
until about 2-3
- Drive into Sheridan to see John Smalls Porsches 3-4 pm.
- Return home or you can stay the night if you choose too. We
will get together for dinner.
Lucy and I will be staying with my sister Saturday night so maybe
we can see what Sheridan night life is like!
More FUN in May; DE day 16-17 in Lewistown and tour to Sheridan
23rd.
Fred Magers Abs.Pres
Those present: Sandi Culhane, Eric Finstad, Jim Grace, Lucy Magers,
Susan Peacock, Roger and Mary Nelson, Larry Burns and Paulette
Basten, Jeanette Armstrong, Dan Cole, Bill Grunstad, Graham Becket
and yours truly Fred Magers
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- Write-up of
Chico trip by Dan Cole
January
10th 2009 - meeting at Staggering Ox:
- left to right:
Susan Peacock, Graham Becket, Will Stuart, Dan Cole, Roger Nelson,
Fred Magers, and David Veile.
- Valentine
Tour
Saturday, February 14, 2009
- Although the numbers were few we had
a good time. Will Stuart layed out a nice tour, Lucy and I did
a check out run - made a few changes; Will made the changes on
paper, but no one checked out those changes. Sooo, after a few
instructions thing went, shall we say a little funny. It gave
us something to laugh and talk about later. No one got lost and
we had a good drive out to Strokers in Huntley.
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- The food was good, the company was
even better. Lucy took some great pic's. If you want to know
what Will is laughing about so hard you will have to ask him.
You might say what happened on the tour stays with the tour.
Jeanette will have the minutes of the meeting in the next newsletter.
- Hope to see you Thursday at the March
12th meeting to help kick off plans for the All Euro Car Show.
Please RSVP if you can make it as the space we have is somewhat
limited.
Fred Magers, Abs.Pres
- 2008
All Euro Car Show Winners
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- First: Bill & Sandi Culhane,
Hispano-Suiza, 1922, Model H6
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- Second: Bill Mavity, Jaguar
XKE FHC 1969
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- Third: Jerry Milligan, Riley
RMF Saloon style, 1953
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- Fourth: George Fox, Austin
Healey, 3000 MK2, 1962
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- Fifth: Chuck Verbeck, VW
Karman Ghia, 1970
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Big Event 2008 - Absaroka Region
of the Porsche Club of America celebrates 30th |
- As you may know, this year the Absaroka Region of the Porsche
Club of America celebrated its 30 years as a club
- The celebration took place Saturday, July 26, 2008 at the
Bridge Creek Backcountry Kitchen and Wine Bar,
- Everyone seemed to have a good time as old timers mixed with
new member and PCA national representative gave awards
- for our 30th year.
- Here is just one of the many shots sent by Dick and Lulu
McQueen. We hope to have a slide show up soon to show the rest.
- Bill Witcher, Webmaster
- To see Dick & Lulu McQueen's
Photo Gallery CLICK HERE
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- Fall
2007 - DE & Charter Dinner - Lewistown
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- 3rd
Annual
German
Car Show
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2007 Show saw 30 German Cars with an unofficial count of that
many other German Cars visiting during the beautiful day in the
beautiful setting at Rocky Mountain College. In the words of
a visiting family " a truly unique setting for unique
cars". As pictures arrive via email I will prepare
a slides show, but in the meantime I will post a few overview
shots supplied by Fred & Lucy Magers.
And from Jeanette a Flickr Slide Show of the Show.
Names of Class Winners and Participants list below.
Comments by Bill Witcher
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- Aside from the pre-show press pictured below,
- we also make the Saturdays 5 & 10 o'clock News
on KULR 8.
- Click Image to see Video
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Proceeds of this show are donated to Rocky Mountain College:
Here is shot of Jeannette, Fred presenting the club's check to
Shaydean Saye, Special Events Coordinator.
For the record, next years German Car Show will be August
23, 2008 - Same Place, On the Green @ Rocky Mountain College
.. See you there.
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To the right is Ron accepting award from Fred
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- But we will share the "People's Choice" winner
Engle of Minnetrista, MN in his 1960 Borward Isabella, who after
corresponding following last years event just got in his car
drove over from Minneapolis. Now that is UNIQUE.........Thanks
Ron!
- Footnote: Ron
grew up in Billings and driving my 928 to the event was Lee Vodden
of Riverside, CA. Lee too grew up in Billings and he and Ron
were classmates who had not seen each other in 50 years.
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Here are the Show Winners
- The Peoples Choice:
- Ron Engle, 1960 Red Borgward Isabella Coupe
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- Best Volkswagen
- Randy & Sherri Keeling, '63 Blue VW Sunroof
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- Best Porsche
- Bill Witcher, 1963 Grey Porsche 356 B Coupe
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- Best Audi
- Randy Keeling, 1992 Red Audi S4 4 Door
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- Best Mercedes-Benz
- Bob Lee, 1966 Blue 230 SL Convertible
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- Best BMW
- Terri Kurth, 2000 Black 540i 4 Door
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- List of all Participants
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- Duane Larsen, 1987 930 Porsche Turbo (Blue)
- Randy Keeling, 1992 Audi S4 4Dr (Red)
- Sherri Keeling, 1982 VW Rabbit Pickup (White)
- Randy and Sherri Keeling, 1963 VW Bug Deluxe/Sunroof
(Blue)
- Mick OBrien, 1974 VW Beetle (Orange)
- Chuck Verbeck, 1973 VW Thing SUV (Yellow)
- Sherri Moffet, 1992 Mercedes-Benz 500SL Convertible
(Beige)
- Bill Witcher, 1963 356 Porsche B Coupe (Grey)
- Lee Vodden, 1980 928 Porsche Coupe (Silver)
- Bob and Patti Jam, 1966 VW Bug (Tan)
- Ron Engle, 1960 Borgward Isabella Coupe (Red)
- Art & Jeanette Armstrong, 1984 944 Porsche Coupe
(Champagne)
- Fred & Lucy Magers, 1984 Porsche Coupe (Brown)
- Judy Restad, 1998 Mercedes-Benz 230SLK (Silver)
- Kenny Young, 1957 VW Bug (Teal Blue)
- Terri Kurth, 2000 BMW 540i (Black)
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- Roger Nelson, 2003 Porsche Boxster (Black)
- Chris Doll, 2001 VW Jetta 1.8 Turbo (Silver)
- Zane & Heather Kohlman, 1975 Porsche 914 Custom
(Yellow)
- Jill Heller, 1999 Porsche 911 Coupe (Sliver)
- Mike Ross, 2000 VW Jetta Sedan (White)
- Neil Hansen, 2001 Porsche Boxster Convertible (Midnight Blue)
- Graham Beckett, 1974 Porsche 911 Targa (Red)
- Gary Gilman, 1986 Porsche 911 Turbo Coupe (Burgandy)
- Craig Cockburn, 1974 Porsche 911 Targa (Yellow)
- Bob Lee, 1966 Mercedes-Benz 230 SL Convertible (Blue)
- Steve Homec, 2006 Porsche 911 Cabriolet S (Silver)
- Sandra Culhane, 1983 Porsche 911 SC (Moss Green)
- Paulette Baston, 2008 Audi TT Roadster (Red)
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These names were taken from handwritten applications, so if
we got a name wrong just email: bill@car36.com
We did not get names of all participants so count at is less
than 30 cars actually displayed. The old olive VW in the upper
photo did not register since they arrived late after voting was
in.
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- Aug. 23, 2007 KTVG Afternoon News
- six German Cars appeared on the broadcast about the upcoming
German Car Show.
- Our own Fred Magers was interviewed
by Marc Moraniec of KTVQ.
- Fred and Jeanette Armstrong, Club
President. where also interviewed on the morning show Friday.
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- See 2005 Photo Gallery Click Here
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June
9th Meeting in Billings
- Meeting was at the Windmill Restaurant in Billings. Eight
club members joined in for a review of upcoming German Car Show.
Presiding was Jeanette Armstrong, Absaroka President, Fred -
Vice President & Lucy Magers, Graham Beckett, Roger Nelson,
Tom Yelbington, Steve Homec and Bill Witcher. Good meeting and
since so many showed up in their Porsches, Fred Magers gathered
us all for a "photo op". Show plans are in process
and more will be reported at the next meeting. Until a poster
or brochure is available, you can print out the GERMAN
SHOW page and distribute it to interested participants. Although
it is not until August, lets start spreading the word, particularly
to the BMW, Audi, Mercedes and VW people you might know. Oh,
don't forget the other German Marques that may be around such
as Borgward, DKW etc.
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Left to right: Jeanette, Bill, Lucy, Roger, Steve,
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- GERMAN
CAR SHOW
- August 26, 2006
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- Although the turn-out this year were smaller,they were just
as enthusiastic. With a Soccer match at Rocky, we got lots of
visitors and membership interest in joining the PCA. If you wanted
to vote for a Mercedes and BMW you had to visit the Soccer lot,
it was filled with them. Different strokes for different folks.
- Entries included:
- Jeanette Armstrong - 1984 Porsche 944
- Charles Verbeck - 1973 Volkswagon Thing
- Roger Nelson - 2003 Porsche Boxster
- Fred Magers - 1984 Porsche 944
- Zane Kohlmon- 1975 Custom Porsche 914
- James Kordonowy - 1983 Porsche 944
- Bill Grunstead - 1996 Porsche 911 Turbo
- Vince Francischeffi - 1955 VW Sedan
- Stan Everson - 1982 Porsche 911
- Bill Witcher-2003 Audi A4
- Bill Witcher-1963 Porsche 356B
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Our biggest fan was on his way across campus to go practice
for his job as a pianist at The Billings Hotel that night. He
was walking across the green when he spotted the cars. He immediately
walked over and stayed for nearly 30 minutes visiting with each
person and enjoying the cars. He loved Roger Nelson's Boxster
and wanted his picture taken next to it.
SPECIAL NOTE: We did not
get a photo of Stan Everson's 911, if you have one email it to
me.
Bill Witcher, der webmeister
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- September 16
and 17 Driver's Education at Lewistown.
- Photo from Zane & Heather
Kohlman
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- "It wasn't hot"
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Barbeque At
The Grunsteads: Sunday, April 30, 2006
Although the day started out rather cloudy many of us where pleasantly
surprised to see just over twelve Porsches grace the driveway
and street at member Bill Grundstead's beautiful home on the
west side of Billings. Bill and his wife Anita were great hosts!
It was wonderful to see many old friends and a lot of new faces
at this special event. I was delighted to see Fred and Lucy Magers'
944 again after a long absence. The food was great and the fellowship
was even greater. Even Bill's skill as the grill-master was fun
to watch. I want to thank Bill and Anita for hosting this event.
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Report
from 2006 Porsche Parade
- Via Email -Well
we made it to Portland and back home in one piece. Parade Portland
was a nice event with 900 cars registered. It was a sold out
event. Diana and I stayed with our friend the Whitaker's for
two nights and got to see a concert by the band Pink Martini
(a very neat group, salsa flavored music/NPR/ guest musicians).
- We displayed our 944T in the Parade
Paddock, which is a non judged car show that is run with the
concours, on Monday. On Tuesday we went on the gimmick rally
which was new to the Parade schedule of events this year. The
rally was over 200 miles of gorgeous Oregon scenery.
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- On Wednesday I worked the autocross
on the National Protest Committee and consquently I did not get
to run the autocross on the Portland International Raceway. On
Thursday we drove to the Oregon coast with the Evers' and had
a great time at two airplane museums - Tillamook Museum and the
Evergreen Aviation Museum at McMinnville (the Spruce Goose is
at Evergreen). We stopped at a winery to buy cabernet sauvigon
flavored fudge (it is so good!) on the way back to Portland.
Friday was a goof-off day and the final banquet that night.
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- We got to spend time with our daughter
Brooke on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. We hadn't seen
her in two years, so we really enjoyed her company. We also go
to have dinner with our friends Gary & Sherry Laughton on
Wednesday evening.

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- On our way out to Portland we stayed
overnight in Spokane and were able to see our grandson Zane Veile
on Friday morning for about an hour. We miss him.
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- In the attached photo you will see
us with Sally Carrera, one of the stars of the Disney movie "Cars."
Porsche brought the car to Portland to display it for the week.
We got posters which we will give to our grandkids along with
the pohot of grandma and pappa. Sorry about the grain in the
photo.
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- Premium fuel was around $3.29 per gallon
in Portland, and did not vary too much in Idaho, Washington or
Montana. Our 944T made 29.5 mpg on one of the legs in Montana
at about 80mph, and consistantly made 27.5 mpg at speed.
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- It is nice to be home and to be back
in contact with my friends via email and phone.
- Sincerely,
David/Diana Veile
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- More on Parade from
Dave Veile
- There were three entrants from Absaroka
at the Parade Portland. They included Steven Gies, Joe Evers
and his wife Robin, and David Veile and his wife Diana. Also
in Portland from our region, but not registered, was Fred Magers
and his wife Lucy.
- To my knowledge, Steven Gies placed
second in his class in the autocross driving a friends 911 RufTurbo.
Nice friend Steve, and good driving too! Joe Evers placed third
in the early 911 section of the Technical Quiz. Way to go Joe!
The tech quiz is a tough, mind bending experience.
- We held a region dinner meeting on
Wednesday evening with only Steven Gies missing. However we were
able to get all of the Big Sky Region entrants to have dinner
with us. They were Dave Cooley and Randy Cheney and his wife
Jeanette. I believe that Randy placed first in his class at the
autocross. Dave Cooley finally had his 928 painted one color:
RED. It is no longer the Brown Thang, but rather just the Thang.
He had some suspension tuning problems during the autocross,
and then on Friday DE Day, he encountered engine problems. I
am sure that he will have Thang ready for Lewistown in September.
- It did not rain a single time during
the week which was punctuated with 77-85 degree days. Great weather
for Portland as it had been 104 the week before.
- Our friend Bill Noblitt from Hooper,
UT. (former Yellowstone Region Pres.) had his light blue Speedster
entered in the Concours. It is a truly gorgeously restored car,
all done by Wild Willie hisself. If he didn't win his class in
the concour, he should have. He and our former Zone Rep. Dick
Grant partnered in the Speedster during the TSD Rally. I understand
that they place 6th overall. By the way, Dick has lost a lot
of weight and looks great. He was in Portland on Monday and Tuesday.
He told me that he is going to totally retire after his current
contract to teach drivers ed. ends.
- H.C. Kayser was there, but I never
did actually see him. He is a former member and past pres. of
our region who lives in Richland, WA.
- Joe and Robin got to spend some time
at Porsche Obsolete on Thursday afternoon, and had a personal
guided tour from Gary Emory. Joe was really impressed with the
treatment they gave him, and he even got to ask some technical
questions with one of Emory's service techs. I would encourage
anyone going to the Portland area to take the time to stop at
the Emory's and see a huge supply of NOS Porsche parts. They
also are a Porsche recycler. Their place is just about two miles
south of the Evergreen Aviation Museum at McMinnville.
- The Goody Store was stocked with the
usual Porsche and PCA items. We picked up a grill badge for Bob
Pettit who used to belong to the Oregon Region. There were plenty
of technical sessions to take in during the week. The art show
had some really nice quilts, and etc. And one of the really fun
events this year was the Zone Challenge. It entailed changing
four tires on an 911, ala NASCAR, a Porsche Pull, and a Porsche
Push. Zone 7 was the final winner of the Challenge which was
held over a three day period. A lot of cheering from each zone
made the contest fun. Our Zone Rep Linda Bein was carrying a
placard and yelling loudly for Zone 6 until they were eliminated
in the tire changing contest.
- There are some good photos of Parade
Portland on the PCA website if you care to go there. You will
see Noblitt's car in the Conours photos.
- Heck, there is just too much to tell
in a short article. Ask Joe, Robin, and Steven about the Parade
when you see them for more details.
- Also of note was Mike Robbins from
Indiana. This was his 49th Parade (out of 51) and he drove the
same 356 convertible to Parade Portland that he drove to his
first Parade, and it now has 505,000 miles on the odometer. Talk
about cars lasting a lifetime, his Porsche is it.
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- Finally, start making plans for next
years Parade at San Diego. I am a personal friend of their S.D.
Parade Chairman Paul Young, and he assured me that it will be
the best ever. July 4th, 2007 will be spent on an aircraft carrier
deck for the Victory Banquet. It should be awesome!
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Big Sky
Region Porsche Club of America
Driver Education Event May 21 22, 2005 Lewistown,
Montana
- On Newly Resurfaced Fantastic 2.5 Mile
Road Course @
Lewistown Driver Education Facility, Lewistown, Montana
- $25 FOR ONE DAY
- $35 FOR BOTH DAYS
Tech Inspections 7:30 a.m. May 21
MANDATORY driver's meeting at 9:30 a.m. May 21 and May 22 (both
days) Contact: Dave Cooley (406)727-9451 mtcarrera@3rivers.net
James Schneider (406)761-8683 rockhifi@mt.net
Billie Cotton (406)453-3307 billie@sofast.net
See Website at: http://bsk.pca.org/
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- GERMAN
CAR SHOW 2005
Hot cars on a Hot day, but 20 German Cars make it to the first annual
German Car Show on the "Green" at Rocky Mountain College.
With cars from 1963 to 2005 - Porsches, BMW's Mercedes and VWs
were represented. Suprisingly no Audis, but this is just the
first year. Early arrivals sought out the east side for shade
for their cars, later arrivals got the west side to see shade
only in the afternoon. Of course all drivers and friends setup
under the many trees on this beautiful campus. Notes were compared,
stories were told and about noon food was served thanks to Jerry's
special portable kitchen. Host Fred Magers presented awards in
the early afternoon. Click Here for Photo
Gallery of Show.
- And the winners are:
- Best in class:
- BMW Bruce Barrow, 2001 M5
- Mercedes Benz: Judy Restad, 1998 SLK
230
- Porsche: Duane Larsen, 1997 911 Turbo
- V.W.: Chuck Verbeck, 1970 Karman Ghia
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- People's Choice:
- 3rd - Bruce Barrow, BMW, M5
- 2nd - Duane Larsen, Porsche 1997 911
Turbo
- 1st - Jean Ellis, Porsche 2004 GT3
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- January 2004 Meeting was attended
by 10 members and their spouses.
- New officers were elected and
the motto is "DO MORE in 2004"
2004
Black Hills Trip "Do the Deux" by
Dave Veile
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The Run To The Hills was a great weekend of Porsches and people.
The scenery was magnificent. The weather was perfect!
The weekend got of to a good start when the Veile's met the Ellis'
at Sheridan, Wyoming for the drive to Rapid City, South Dakota.
The bonus was Jerry McDonald who has got his 912 running again
with a slightly larger engine. Jerry had not originally planned
on making the trip, but on Thursday changed his mind.
Jean and Shirley Ellis were in "her car" which they
recently purchased in Wisconsin. It is a very lovely 1982 911SC.
It had had excellent care by the previous owner. It is Champagne
Metallic with a brown leather interior. You will know it is Shirley
when you see the car around Billings as her thoughtful husband,
Jean, has got her the prestige plate " TEXASXX ", which
means Texas female! And Shirley say the car is "a she",
name to be decided later.
We departed Sheridan and drove to Gillette where we stopped for
fuel. Gas was $1.939 for premium in Gillette. After the pit stop
we headed on for Rapid City. About 10 miles east of Gillette
Jerry got a red warning light on his dash. It was originally
diagnosed as voltage regulator failure, and later found to be
the generator which had failed. We continued on to Rapid City
and got there about 6:00 PM, checked in, then headed back to
the atrium to meet and visit with other Porsche owners. Jerry
was able to drive the 912 on the entire weekend thanks to the
dual battery setup in the 912. Talk about German engineering.
There were three PCA zones represented at the event: Zone 6 and
our zone rep. Linda Bein and her husband Bill; Zone 8 and zone
rep Kathy Fricke from Denver; and Zone 10 and their zone rep
Joe Rathman and wife Michelle from St. Louis, MO. There
were 6 PCA regions in attendance. The Dakotas Region (SiouxFalls)
which had 9 cars; Rocky Mountain Region and Alpine Region which
had 22 cars; Absaroka Region with 5 cars; High Desert Region
(Linda & Bill Bein) with one car; and St. Louis Region (Joe
Rothman) with one car.
- Those members from Absaoka Region making
the trip were Jerry McDonald, Shirley and Jean Ellis of Billings;
Kermit and JoAnn Ragain of Glendive; Scott Zeiske of Rapid City
and Diana and David Veile of Worland, WY(named in order by whose
car was used).
Dinner on Friday evening was on your own. We all met in the cocktail
lounge and visited and met a lot or really nice people. Our
- group then split up with Jean and Jerry
going out for Vietnamese food and the rest of us ate at the hotel.
There seemed to be something mentioned about not eating "institutional
food" by someone, but I can't quite remember who.
Anyway, the two of them enjoyed
the food they found off premises.
In the morning we all met for breakfast, then attended the drivers
meeting at 9:30 AM. Following the meeting we (40 plus cars) headed
off for Spearfish to start the drive up Spearfish Canyon for
lunch at the Latchstring Inn. We met lots of neat cars on the
drive as there was a major car show and tour being staged in
Deadwood during the weekend. It was hotrod and old car heaven,
with a few Porsches thrown in for good measure.
After lunch we all head for Deadwood and the start of the rally
portion of the tour. The rally consisted of two page of questions
about various things found along the tour route. Our group pulled
into the Prairie Berrie Winery north of Hill City to sample some
of their wines and to buy a bottle or two. Then
it was onto to Hill City for some fuel, a pop, and then onto
the Crazy Horse Memorial site.
All of us parked in the area that was reserved for our great
German cars. It provided another opportunity to meet and visit
with more new faces, and to take photos with the Crazy Horse
mountain in the background. Our group spent about an hour at
the monument. We then traveled through Custer State Park and
on to the Mount Rushmore Memorial. We all arrived at Rushmore
about 5:30 PM.
The cars were all parked on the 6th Level of the parking garage
(top & outside) where it provided an excellent opportunity
for all of us to take photos of our cars with Mount Rushmore
as the backdrop. Our group had previously decided to park together
for a group photo op. It was great! The tour group then went
on into the Mt. Rushmore site, shopped in the gift shop, had
dinner, and then waited for the lighting ceremony. One
exception was Jerry McDonald who left the area about 7:30PM as
he did not want to run his battery dead by driving with headlights
while it was dark. Jerry also made a second trip to the Siagon
Restaurant while the rest of us were relegated to "institutional
food."
The lighting ceremony started at 9:00 PM, with the actual lighting
taking place at 9:30 PM. It was a great lesson in why the four
president were picked, and what they had stood for. After the
ceremony we all headed for the hotel in Rapid City.
The next morning Absaroka got together for breakfast, and about
9:00AM we headed out for our homes. Ellis' and Jerry traveled
together to Billings via I90; Ragain's headed up 85 to Glendive,
and the Veile's made a stop at Deadwood, then drove on to Devil's
Tower via Hulett, Wyoming. The Veile' met up with the Colorado
group at Devil's Tower and had lunch with them before departing
for home. 
Just some sidelights of the trip: The mileage driven in the Black
Hills on Saturday mounted up to 207 miles; We did not get all
of the rally questions answered correctly, but got most of them
right, and guessed at the rest (we were poor guessers). The traffic
in the Black Hills was not overwhelming and I did not hear one
person gripe about congestion, food, or having a bad time. The
hotel was more than accomodating, the organization was great,
and if you missed this trip it is your misfortune.
All of us from Absaroka who made the trip owe a tip of the hat
to John Forrette, LuVern Boes, Tim Powell and other members of
the Sioux Falls Region. You guys made this trip worthwhile. Thanks
from all of us. As the Governator says, "I'll be back!"
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- The
Driver's Education Event for the
- Big
Sky Region PCA club is May 15 - 16, 2004.
- Comments by Bill
Witcher
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- Saturday the first day, saw about 35
cars and drivers show up. Dave Cooley, who has been running these
events said, this was over twice the number to ever attend. Add
in friends and family and there was quite a crowd for this day
long run for knowledge and fun. With this many cars, the tech
inspection took a little time, but they were up and running by
mid morning and it kept going strong all afternoon, under clear
but cool skies.
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- The Porsche contingent might have been
outnumbered, but in diversity we started
- with Bob Petitt's race prepared '67
911s and included 911s, 993s, 944s, 968 even
three 928s. On the new Porsche front the "I don't care how
much it costs - I want to go fast group" included Roberto
Alvarez's GT2, Rob Terry's Turbo and Jean Ellis' GT3.
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- First run of day, I worked the first
corner while the hot shoes gave a little demo run in the Turbo,
GT2 and GT3. Quite a show from on the track. With passing only
allowed on front straight near pit area position changes were
few, but there were position changes and Absaroka's Jean Ellis
GT3 took the lead. Now someone is
going
to have to come up with the "440 large" to get a 2004
Carrera GT.
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- On the Driver's Education side we had
about 20 novices in a wide variety of rides, but they seemed
to be having the time of their lives. A few spins in the grass,
but no harm and lesson learned. Congratulations to Dave Cooley
and his crew. Dave looked a little dazed and confused based on
the number of people who showed up, he did get in at least one
solo run, because I waved him past and gave chase for one of
my more exciting runs of the day.
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- I managed to get in three good multi-lap
runs not counting the few I sneaked in Friday night after we
setup. By 6 when I departed a few last runs were in progress,
but those staying looked forward to more runs on Sunday. Will
have to get a report on that, but for now I think I will take
a hot bath, then wash to car.
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- Comments from Jean Ellis:
- Sunday started out cold and cloudy
and just kept getting worse, including rain and wind. Still folks
were running in the rain. Make plans for September.
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- Comments from Bob Petitt: Bob was
one of the the DE instructors.
- "On Sunday morning, Dean Sukin
arrived from Billings in Jean's former C4S. Dean and I went out
for Instructor laps and I really enjoyed driving a Modern car
given the adverse weather conditions. As quoted from Ferris Bueller's
Day Off, "If you have the means, I highly recommend one."
Awesome car, 120-125mph into the back side kink, I was lifting
to about 110 through the kink and back on it into the 2nd corner
worker station at about 130.
- Dean was learning very quickly and
I hope we have another DE weekend addict."
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- Memories of Lewistown
by Roberto Alvarez - GT2
"The Beast"
- Very interesting write-up of what its
like and how you can learn at these DE events
- More Photos of Lewistown.
For more photos on this event see Big Sky Region PCA
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Absaroka Region's 25th
Charter Dinner 2003
- Charter weekend driving trip photos by Bob Petitt
- Group shot of those
who attended - a good time was had by all!
- Charter weekend driving trip photos by Bob Petitt
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- Pictured left to right: Bob Jam Jr.,
First President, Don Murray, Zone Rep. and Mick Williams, PCA
President.
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- Dick and Lulu McQueen have sent along some old photos of
Absaroka - The Early Years
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Racing News "Alway Lead - Never Follow"
- For those of you who like Porsche wheel
to wheel racing, above is our own Bob Petitt's newly completed
911S @ Second Creek in July. Looks like he has the inside line,
but reports that orange 911 blew his doors off later. Next race
- "Dr's Turbo Consortium" Lewistown - see below.
- Driver's Education
Report from Lewistown June 14 and 15, 2003
- Saturday Show & Shine had only 4 cars so we went to track
and set it up and drove it for several hours - see what you missed.
Also Dave had a Porsche Trivia Quiz. Guess he will advise winners
and I will post them here. Of course if my score is embarrasingly
low it might time some time to post.
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- Sunday morning was beautiful and got started a little late,
but this year a dozen cars made it to this DE Event.
6
were Porsches (only on aircooled- actually oil cooled - see Trivia
Quiz). Most cars were from Big Sky region. From Absaroka, Robert
Terry in his new Turbo and Bill Witcher in his old 928. A group
of young drivers came anxious to learn and I'm sure they had
fun and learned how to handle their cars. It's a beautiful facililty,
getting better every year as the State develops it's driver programs.
Buses, Ambulances, Trucks and even Skid Cars for the new Skid
Pad. Saturday night we got to watch the school bus class doing
there thing. Track is lined and smooth with great pit area and
the buildings with flowers and landscaping.
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- Thanks Dave and Jim for a good event.
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- To quote Arnold S. - I'll be back !
- Report by Bill Witcher
- Show & Shine,
Dinner, and Driver's Education Event @ Lewistown, MontanaJune
14 & 15th, 2002
See Photos of 2002 Event
June 8, 2002, 11AM - PCA Dyno Day, Dynojet Research,
200 Arden Dr. Belgrade, MT
Five Porsches - 2-928s, a 968, a 911 and a 993 and one VW
GTI participated in the Dyno Day. Below is 993 C4 on the dyno.In
the interest of privacy, the run results posted do not list detail
of car or owner. See actual run results.
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