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From the Driver’s Seat Sadie Kilcrease, President

As we remain involved in unprecedented circumstances caused by the Coronavirus pandemic, I hope that all of you and your families are healthy and safe. As previously stated, the health and safety of all our members remains the top priority and guides all decisions and plans. It is extremely important that the Region follows Federal, State and Local guidance and regu-lation. These regulations may vary within our Region, and are constantly changing. Please contact your Area Director or me with any questions regarding PCA meetings and/or activities.

PCA National has cancelled several National events including the PCA Spring Treffen in Colorado and Porsche Parade in Palm Springs, California. However the PCA Spring 2020 Member Only Raffle is now open. The grand prize is a Porsche Taycan 4S plus $25,000. The raffle closes June 5, 2020. For detail go to www.pca.org

Our 60th Anniversary Celebration scheduled for September 26 remains on the schedule and registration is open on Club Regis-tration. Check back cover of this edition for complete detail.

Recently there have been some questions from our member-ship regarding PCA information on Membership Anniversary Recognition. Some anniversaries were either not listed or incor-rect information was posted on the anniversary date. If your information is not posted in TR or the information is incorrect, please contact PCA via email: [email protected] or phone: 410-381-0911 for corrections and contact me so that we can get the correct information posted in TR. During my time serving as President, I have realized how important membership an-niversaries are to members. I am proud that members are so passionate about their anniversary dates with PCA. Maybe you already know how PCA recognizes membership anniversaries but for those that may not know, the following is the procedure:

PCA recognizes membership anniversaries in five-year incre-ments. Five- to 20-year anniversary materials are available upon request. Members can request anniversary materials by clicking www.pca.org/anniversary (must be logged on PCA website to use link). Members will receive a letter, certificate and decal commemorating their anniversary. Materials for 25- to 60-year anniversaries are mailed quarterly depending on the anniversary date. Forty- to 60 year anniversaries receive a name badge in addition to the above with 50+ years also re-ceiving a Pin. Twenty-five year anniversary also receives a pin.Carolinas Region recognizes anniversaries in five-year incre-ments and the name and dates are posted in Tobacco Roads. Effective this month, in addition to being recognized in the “an-niversary section” of TR, I am recognizing those members that have recently celebrated 40 and 45 year anniversaries.

December, 2019 – 40 Years : William (Bill) Swart, Mooresville, NC – Lake Norman Area

Terrance O’Toole, Greenville, SC – Upstate;

January, 2020 – 45 Years: Richard and Jill Norman, Linville, NC – Hickory Area

I hope the information on PCA Membership Anniversary Recog-nition is helpful. If you have any questions, just let me know.While we remain apart, we must remain connected. The PORSCHE brand that we all love may have brought us together, but the friendships and our extended families that have devel-oped due to the brand will keep us together. Until we can travel around the Region and visit with all of you, I wish you safety and good health. Please contact me with any questions or concerns. Kindest personal regards,

Sadie Kilcrease, President, Carolinas Region


Recurring Cars and Coffees & Shine and Shows By Area:

Upstate 4th Saturday Monthly: 8AM to 11AM, Mi-chelin North America Headquarters 1 Parkway South & Pelham RoadNext to Marriott Hotel Intersection of Pel-ham Road and The Parkway at Exit 54 of I-85 in Greenville, SC.

Metrolina Area

2nd Saturday: 9 am to 11 am Stuttgart Saturday hosted at Hendrick Porsche

Lake Norman Area

2nd Saturday: 8:00 - 10:00

- Waterbean Coffee in Cornelius

- Stuttgart Saturday - 9:00 - 11:00 at Hendrick Porsche

- 3rd Sunday: 8:00 - 10:00 at Maggiano’s

Triad Area

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Hickory AreaNone at this time

Triangle Area

3rd Saturday Monthly: 8:30AM, Panera Bread Patterson Place S/C 3603 Witherspoon Blvd Durham, NC 27707

New Members March

LAST_NAME FIRST_NAME City State PCA Carolina's AreaBarringer Richard Salisbury NC MetrolinaBezerra Susan Simpsonville SC UpstateBryson Aaron Anderson SC UpstateBurns Quintin Charlotte NC MetrolinaCannon David Lewisville NC TriadCassill Arthur Greensboro NC TriadCassill Nancy Greensboro NC TriadDal Cin Paolo Charlotte NC MetrolinaFerris Mike Cary NC TriangleGood Cameron Charlotte NC MetrolinaGunderson R.G. Charlotte NC MetrolinaHehl Brent Chapel Hill NC TriangleHunsicker Robert Southern Pines NC SandhillsJoy Mike Lewisville NC TriadJoy Scott Lewisville NC TriadKallay Judy Davidson NC Lake NormanLanders Diane Durham NC TriangleLane Dave Kernersville NC TriadLavender Joseph Charlotte NC MetrolinaLevine David Winston‐Salem NC TriadMcAlhany Chris Greensboro NC TriadMcCleave John Huntersville NC Lake NormanMcClung John Asheville NC HickoryMoses Kim Kernersville NC TriadPanto Christie Waxhaw NC MetrolinaPineyro Josephine Greensboro NC TriadReece Gary Lewisville NC TriadSharman Scott Indian Trail NC MetrolinaTennant James High Point NC TriadVirkler Laura Durham NC TriangleWeitzel Jay Matthews NC MetrolinaWolf Cara Chapel Hill NC Triangle

New Members and Anniversary MembershipsThe Carolinas Region would like to welcome new members and transferring mem-bers. In addition, we would like to congratulate members celebrating anniversary memberships this month for five, ten, fifteen, twenty, thirty, or more years of PCA dedication.

Advertisers Index

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Departments

From the Driver’s Seat 3New Members and Anniversaries 4Area Calendar 6Region Officers and Board 8Triad Area Update 10Hickory Area Update 11Lake Norman 11Metrolina 13Sandhills AD Update 14Triangle AD Update 14Area Classified Ads 18

C o n t e n t sFEATURE ARTICLE


Tobacco Roads is the official publication of the Carolinas Re-gion, Porsche Club of America.

EditorSteve Showalter103 S. Millbrooke CtAdvance, NC 27006 [email protected]

The ideas, opinions, and sug-gestions expressed in Tobacco Roads are those of the authors and no authentication is im-plied by the editors or publish-ers. Tobacco Roads has not authenticated the claims and guarantees as offered in this publication.

Keeping It Current:Have you bought or sold your Porsche? Moved or otherwise had a change of address or con-tact information? Those updates are handled at the national level of Porsche Club of America and can be updated either on the web-site, www.pca.org or by writing to:

PCA National Headquarters P.O. Box 6400 Columbia, MD 21045

(410)381.0911 (p) (410)381.0924 (f)

and email: [email protected]

Anniversaries March

Last Name First Name City State PCA Carolina's Area

40 year anniversary (December)Swart William (Bill) Mooresville NC Lake Norman

20 year anniversaryBarraclough Robert Kernersville NC TriadGoodman Stephen Indian Land SC Metrolina

15 year anniversaryArmour John DURHAM NC TriangleArmour Lisa DURHAM NC TriangleHare Jeff Cornelius NC Lake NormanHare Connor Cornelius NC Lake Norman

Martineau Dennis Wagener SC UpstateMartineau Sandra Wagener SC UpstateWinkleman Dennis Travelers Rest SC UpstateWinkleman Judie Menomonee Falls WI NONE

10 year anniversaryHall Martha Sue Norwood NC Metrolina

Morey Kathleen Pittsboro NC TriangleSamples Danny Norwood NC MetrolinaStanton Howard Winston Salem NC Triad

5 year anniversaryBanks William Asheville NC HickoryBanks Wendy Asheville NC HickoryConway Donald Anderson SC UpstateConway Catherine ATLANTA GA NONECoughlin Mark Mooresville NC Lake NormanCross Michael HICKORY NC HickoryCross Patter HICKORY NC Hickory

Doolittle Thomas Matthews NC MetrolinaDyer Don Spartanburg SC UpstateDyer Ursula Spartanburg SC UpstateJones Mark Charlotte NC MetrolinaJones Colton Charlotte NC MetrolinaKuhns Richard Aberdeen NC SandhillsKuhns Suzanne Aberdeen NC SandhillsNaylor Irvin CHARLOTTE NC MetrolinaWilliams Terry Cayce SC UpstateWilliams Yvonne Cayce SC Upstate

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Whether you receive the hard copy or opt for electronic only, the digital option is always available on the re-gion’s website.

We know that some members are happy with just the electronic ver-sion and do not wish to receive the paper copy. We are working on an easy method of opting out. More to come on that soon!

For information about events outside the Carolinas Region go to: http://www.pca.org/Calendar/PCACalendar.aspx

May5 Carolinas Region - Board Meeting Conference Call @ 7pm

June6 Triad Area - Drive to GT World Challenge at VIR7 Autocross - Michelin Proving Grounds, Laurens, SC

19 - 21 Triad Area - Roads & Rails Charity DriveJuly

18 Triad Area - Porsche Corral - American Children's Home Car ShowAugust

1 Triad Area - Drive/Parade Laps & Lunch at VIR16 - 21 Hickory Area - Summer Tour - Blue Ridge Parkway Drive

22 Carolinas Region - Board Meeting - Location TBDSeptember

4 - 6 Non-PCA - Sandhills Motoring Festival - Pinehurst12 - 13 Carolinas Region HPDE - Carolina Motorsports Park, Kershaw, SC

26 Carolinas Region 60th Anniversary CelebrationOctober

3 Hickory Area - Poker Run for CharityNovember

6 - 8 Carolinas Region Fall Tour - The RidgesTBD Triad Area - Oktoberfest

20 - 22 Carolinas Region HPDE - Virginia International Raceway, Afton, VADecember

1 Triad Area - Christmast Party5 Carolinas Region - Board Meeting - Location TBD

Want to see photos of recent Carolinas Region events?

Go to: carolinasregionporscheclub.shutterfly.com/

If you want to contribute your own photos send an email to Ron Reed, Regional Media Coordinator, at

[email protected]

2020 Event Calendar

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18637 Northline Dr Ste D - Cornelius, NC 28031Call John Cleveland @ 704-907-7587 I porsche@ppi91 I.corn

ADVERTISING: To Advertise in Tobacco Roads contact the Advertising

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Ads are available from Business Card size to Full Page

Guidelines for Carolinas Region Classified Ad Submissions1) All ads should be submitted to Steve Showalter, Editor, at: [email protected] 103 S. Millbrooke Ct Advance, NC 27006 Cell: (336) 577-68382) All ads will be posted to both Tobacco Roads and to the

Regional Website unless otherwise directed. Submissions received by the 23rd of the month will be posted in the fol-lowing edition. Web and print classifieds work on the same monthly cycle.

3) You must provide your current PCA membership number when submitting a classified ad.

4) No posting of ads for friends. Immediate family is ok. 5) No commercial ads. All commercial ads must be pur-

chased. Contact TR Editor for pricing.6) Ads will run for two months. If the item is not sold within

that time frame the seller will need to contact the Editor at

[email protected] and request an extension. Each extension will be for one additional month.

7) All pictures submitted should be in .JPG format and no larger than 800x600. One picture per submission.

8) Pictures will run on the website only.9) All ads will be subject to editing for consistency and length.10) Ads should include: a. An accurate description of the item or items (including

VIN preferably if applicable). b. Price (Ads will not be accepted without pricing). c. Where you and the item are located. d. Contact information including name, phone number,

and/or email address.Below is a sample of the format we will utilize:1964 356 Coupe: VIN 12323456. Champagne Yellow w/ Black interior. 150,100 miles. Very good condition. Paint bubbles on lower door skins. 12 volt conversion. $42,995 firm. Contact Bob Smith, Hickory NC. [email protected] or (704) 555-1212.

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PresidentSadie [email protected]

TreasurerJim [email protected]

Newsletter Chair Steve [email protected]

Carolinas Region Offi cers and Board Members

Social Media CoordinatorMarvin [email protected]

Technical Advisor 914/914-6/916John [email protected]

Club Race Chair Bill Scarbrough [email protected]

Regional Histori-an/ArchivistConrad [email protected]

SecretaryCheryl [email protected]

Vice PresidentWayne [email protected]

Past PresidentBrian [email protected]

Photography CoordinatorRon [email protected]

Driver EducationChairJohn Babinski [email protected]

Web Management ChairDavid [email protected](828)-289-2006

Goodie Store ChairKathy [email protected]

Chief Driving InstructorShane Tisdalechiefi [email protected]

Autocross ChairDavid [email protected]

Concours CoordinatorMike [email protected](704) 467-5042

Events ChairMichael [email protected](704) 258-3772

Technical Advisor928 & Past President Chuck [email protected]

Technical Advisor Air-cooled 911John [email protected]

Advertising Coor-dinatorRick [email protected]

Are you a Facebook member? The Carolinas Region has a group on Facebook. Search on ‘Carolinas Region - Porsche Club of America’.

Hickory DirectorMichael [email protected] (704) 258-3772

Triad Jerry [email protected](336) 847-9292

SandhillsMarty [email protected]

Upstate SC Jeff [email protected]

Executive Council

Area Directors Standing Committee Chairs

TriangleBob [email protected](919) 360-8561

Metrolina DirectorDoug [email protected]

Regional Support Team

MembershipChairRe [email protected](704) 502-9533

Lake NormanChristian [email protected]

Driver EducationCo-chairSteve Barrier [email protected]



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I took this photo at the Porsche mu-seum in Stuttgart last fall. It reminds me of a 911 with a Covid-19 mask so I thought it was appropriate as a Tobacco Roads cover page right now!


Area Updates:May, 2020 (check website for event updates) Triad Area By Jerry Kilcrease

Meeting: Third Tuesday of the month at 7:00 PMLocation To Be Determined. See Web and TRContact Jerry Kilcrease, Area [email protected] (336) 476-3120

Hi Folks: I hope everyone is doing okay as we all wait patiently to welcome the opportunity to get back to some form of normal including enjoying the opportunities to participate in PCA club activities. We are all watching the news on a daily basis wait-ing for the “all clear” or some other form of positive encourage-ment. Hopefully we will be able to start “getting out and about” very soon. In the meantime it is imperative that we use common sense and follow the health and safety guidelines that have been implemented by our local, state and federal governments. And please do not forget that PCA National as well as at the Regional PCA levels place the health and wellbeing of its members above everything else.

Looking ahead at the Triad Area’s 2020 agenda planned for the months of May and June, below is the update on the current sta-tus of our planned events:

1. May 19th, 2020 – Triad Area PCA monthly meeting – Cancelled

2. June 6th, 2020 – Drive to VIR – GT World Challenge Races – This event is still scheduled as information from VIR indi-cates they currently plan to host this event and worse case would be delayed for a week. Updates and details will be sent out as they become available. In the meantime, Dixon Johnston, Triad Area event chairperson, is in contact with VIR officials so please contact him if you have any specific questions.

3. June 16th, 2020 – Triad Area PCA monthly meeting – pending

4. June 19th – 21st, 2020, Roads & Rails Charity Drive – Final decision with be made NLT May 1st....recent conversations with Robert Van Camp, Event Chair, confirmed that booking ar-rangements with host hotel are in place but wants to wait for pos-sible lifting of State & local “group gathering” restrictions before making decision...

Status of future Triad Area PCA events and activities beyond June will be evaluated as we move forward. Members can keep informed by checking the Carolinas Region PCA website (www.carolinas-pca.com) and look for updates in upcoming issues of Tobacco Roads. Also please feel free to contact me anytime at [email protected] or 336-847-9292.

TRIVIA CONTEST – NAME THE EVENT & DATE –WIN A PRIZE

Since we have no activities nor events to discuss in this report, I thought I would try something new by offering a Trivia Contest that should test your memory...and if you choose to compete, the first person that emails me the correct answer to the following question will receive a prize (item will be similar to a monthly meeting door prize). Email the name and the date of the Triad Area event that was held when the “group photograph” shown ad-jacent to this article was taken. Email your answer to [email protected]. Contest ends May 31 - Good Luck!

TRIAD AREA MEMBERS CELEBRATING MEMBERSHIP ANNIVER-SARIES

Each month the Carolinas Region Membership Chair sends Area Directors a listing of members in their area that celebrated an anniversary during last month. Celebrations are announced in 5 years increments, i.e. 5yrs, 10yrs, 15yrs., etc.....so I am happy to announce that Robert Barraclough celebrates 20 years and Howard Stanton celebrates 10 years during the month of March, 2020..... Congratulations to both.

REMAINING SCHEDULED TRIAD AREA EVENTS FOR 2020:

1. Drive to VIR – June 6 -GT World Challenge Race –Flyer in TR

2. Roads & Rails – June 19-21 – Status pending

3. Porsche Corral – July 18, 2020 – Details later

4. Drive/Parade Laps/lunch at VIR – August 1st – details later

5. Oktoberfest – Date and details later

6. Christmas Party – December 1st – Details later

NEXT TRIAD AREA MONTHLY MEETING – At this time we cannot confirm that the June 16th meeting will be held or cancelled....but I will keep you posted....hopefully we will be able to hold a month-ly meeting soon and be able to get together with our Porsche friends, have some fun....and get on with life....


Hickory Area By Michael VittorriaMeeting: Second Tuesday each month at 6:30 PMRefer to Monthly Area Report for Location/DetailContact Michael Vittorrio, Area [email protected]

We sincerely hope you and yours are safe and healthy.

Wow! What a strange time. For Jane and I this past month or more has been a bit surreal. We consider ourselves very fortunate in that no one in our family has suffered any health problems re-lated to Covid-19 nor have they experienced any severe financial setbacks. Nor, interestingly, do we know anyone who has tested positive for the virus. Yet, there are thousands of people through-out our country and the world who have been tragically impacted by this pandemic.

It is true, we are a little tired of having to stay at home. It is also true that we miss spending time with our family and friends. As Porsche enthusiasts, we miss the opportunity to drive our cars and hang out with other like-minded folks. But these are minor inconveniences when compared to what many of our fellow Amer-icans are experiencing.

Jane and I have been PCA Members for about 10 years. Though we were initially attracted to the Club as a way to celebrate our enthusiasm for the marque, we have been gratified to discover a community of folks who, though they like their cars, are extremely friendly and truly care about one another.

We will get through this. And, yes, we will have more dinner meet-ings, track activities, drive and dine events and the like – and hopefully soon. But for now, I encourage those of us who have the means to weather the storm to do what we can to help reduce the economic impact on the hundreds of thousands who do not. Some of the ways we can help include:

• Make donations to your local food bank or to Feeding America (www.feedingamerica.org)

• Shop online, especially at local businesses

• Order Takeout or delivery at local restaurants

• Buy gifts cards and subscriptions for local businesses

• Donate items instead of throwing them out

• Check on your neighbor – are they struggling in silence?

• Make a donation to your Area’s selected charity. For the Hickory Area, Crossnore School

The PCA membership in general and the Carolinas Region in par-ticular has consistently demonstrated that they care and are gen-erous with their resources. Now, perhaps more so than at any time in our life, that generosity is needed.

It’s not just the cars, it’s the people … all the people.

Hopefully everybody in our LKN community is doing well. The up-dates for this month are basically that there are no updates…

As a reminder, we have decided to move our monthly meetings from the Fourth Thursday to the Second Thursday of the month. Of course, with the last order by Gov. Cooper on April 23rd, all ac-tivities are still on hold in May. Therefore, we plan to have our next PCA meeting on June 11th, as usual at the Peninsula Yacht Club. David van Epps is our next scheduled speaker, so hopefully he will have a chance to address the LKN PCA community in June. We are not sure in what format we will be able to have our meeting at PYC, stay tuned for updates.

Below are a few additional photos from Werks Reunion and the concourse at the Ritz Carlton Amelia Island in Amelia Island on March 6th. So recent and it seems so far away now…

And a photo from one of last year’s PYC meeting with refresh-ments!! Something to look forward to! And of course a photo of our last PCA drive in 2019.

Please stay safe and healthy! See you all soon again.

Event Reminders (please check online, as most of them are sus-pended at this time):

Every second Saturday from 8:00 am to 10:00 am is Cars and Cof-fee at Waterbean Coffee in Cornelius (at the corner of Catawba Av. and Jeton Dr.). Great local event.

Also every second Saturday from 9:00 am to 11:00 am is Stutt-gart Saturday at Hendrick Porsche, free coffee and donuts/crepes are provided.

Cars and Coffee, Charlotte Motor Speedway, Concord, NC, Third Saturday of the month, 7 to 11 am.

Cars and Cappuccino, every Third Sunday – South Park Mall, 8:00 am to 10:00 am, for the “European Sports Car”.

Third Friday: Hot Rods & Hops off Bailey Road, 6:00 pm, nice local event with a variety of makes and ages. Beer and Food Trucks on site.

Lake Norman Area by Christian Roedlich Monthly Meeting: Second Thursday of the month at 6:30 Location: The Peninsula Yacht Club (Cornelius)Contact: Christian Roedlich Area [email protected]



GREETINGS FELLOW SHUTINS!!

I hope you are all staying healthy and safe. What a game changer the Covid-19 virus has been for the world. Things will never be the same. However, as we work thru this pandemic, we have found new ways to communicate, thru things like Zoom video conferenc-ing, Microsoft Teams and a few others, in addition, it has been a great time to catch up on many “Honey Do” projects around the house and get the cars cleaned up and ready to drive.

Personally, I have been enjoying some short drives just to get out of the house and find food. It’s amazing what things you can come up with to do when you have to. With many restaurants still offering take outs, we have been doing a few picnic lunches from Fire Birds on Rae Road and sitting by the fountains to eat, as there is nobody there, “Surrealistic”

Anyway, Stay safe, stay healthy and keep taking lots of your favor-ite “Virus Repellant”!! I am….

PENDING UPCOMING SCHEDULE: If things get back to some sort of normality, we will resume our monthly meetings, and events. Stay tuned as I will be sending out an e-mail to notify every one of our upcoming schedules, as some things have been canceled and must be rescheduled. I’m looking forward to seeing you all soon, and getting back on the road.

Wednesday MAY 20, Monthly Metrolina PCA meeting will be held in a private room at Café Monte located in Phillips Place, 6700 Fairview Rd #108, Charlotte, NC 28210. Check out their web site

for menu and location: https://cafemonte.net/.. As always, meet & greet at 6:30 in the bar, dinner and meeting starts at 7PM. Our May guest speaker will discuss performance upgrades for our cars, what really adds performance and worth the investment. So, if you have any topics or questions you would like to have ad-dressed, send me a note.

Sincerely,

Doug Strait-Metrolina Area Director

First, I hope all of our PCA Members are well and have not been physically impacted by the COVID-19 virus. We have all been af-fected by this pandemic due to the government’s attempt to slow the spread, some of us more than others. Yet any temporary financial impact should be viewed as just that… temporary. And the real threat is being physically impaired by the virus.

As our Upstate Area has been under a “Stay at Home” Executive Order for all non-essential activities, we did not hold a club meet-ing in April. We hope that this pandemic will ease in the coming month and we will be able to resume some PCA activities in May.

Our next scheduled meeting is for Tuesday evening, May 12th at Quaker Steak & Lube, yet this is all contingent on how much the pandemic slows and the risk is reduced. I will send out a meet-ing notice in May, to advise what will occur. In any event, if you are in the “High Risk” group or have any concerns, please stay safe at home. I know that we all miss the social aspect of our club, and would like to get out and see one another, yet let’s not take any unneeded risks with our health.

Please stay tuned for future updates on PCA events as we work through this COVID-19 pandemic.

Take care & stay safe,

Jeff Price

PCA Carolinas Region

Director, Upstate Area

Meeting: First Monday of the month at 6:30 PMQuaker Steak & Lube10 Chrome Drive Greenville SCContact Jeff Price, Area [email protected]

Upstate Area By Jeff Price

Metrolina Area by Doug StraitMonthly Meeting: Third Wednesday of the month at 6:30 PM at Cafe Monte

Contact Doug Strait Area [email protected]



Hope all our PCA friends and families are safe and healthy in these uncharted times. Good news is that I know of no Sandhills Area members, or family members, who have contracted this un-seen enemy originating in China....according to my sources! We do have one Pinehurst neighbor who was diagnosed with C-19 virus a month ago. He went through a tough time, spent a few days in local hospital ICU, and is now home recovering well!

Like all other Carolinas Region Areas, we suspended all Spring meetings, dinners, and planned events/trips...very disappointing, but complying with federal, state and local guidelines. How-ever, while respecting Social Distancing and “gatherings’ of ten or less, a few of us have been out on the wonderful backroads surrounding Pinehurst enjoying driving our Porsches. And, fortunately, our many terrific golf courses are open, and most restaurants are doing a great job with takeout food!

Pete Keegan and I are putting together a virtual tech session for Sandhills members on Saturday, April 25 using the Zoom app. One of our local detail shops will demo a “depollenization” of my 991 Turbo. Never attempted this virtual venue before, but maybe it’s part of the New Normal. If this one works, we will set up another program from Porsche Greensboro...Steve Sudler has volunteered to host using Zoom.

Be Safe and Stay Healthy! No excuses for a dirty car or delayed DIY maintenance!

One new ray of hope....just heard that VIR plans to host track events starting May 12!

Marty

Just like other car clubs and social organizations, March-April was devoid of Triangle Area gatherings. In some ways, the inability to spend time with our wonderful PCA members as I normally would has been a big disappointment. But, it has been a necessary step for all of us and I’m glad to say that everyone in our area of the Carolinas Region has been terrific about the indefinite change in our plans.

On May 16 or June 20 (or whenever we can safely emerge from this situation), I hope to celebrate our return to semi-normalcy with a drive from our Cars & Coffee in Durham to VIR in Alton, VA. The scenic journey will take about 90 minutes, and we plan to have lunch at the Tavern at VIR. Once I have confirmed details, I will be sure to send an email to everyone in the Triangle Area. There is a Triad Area drive to VIR on June 6th that you might want to consider if you’re unable to attend the event we hope to have on June 20.

Sandhills Area By Marty BarrettMeeting: Fourth Tuesday of the month at 6:30 PMRotating Location - See report belowContact Marty Barrett, Area Director

Triangle Area By Bob KimMonthly Meeting: Fourth Thursday of MonthNantucket Grill5925 Farmington Rd Durham NCContact Bob Kim, Area [email protected] (919) 360-8561


One other important reminder: If you haven’t already, please be sure to sign up for our Carolinas Region 60th anniversary cel-ebration on September 26th at the Grandover Resort in Greens-boro. Many of us from the Triangle Area will be there and the giveaways, food, dancing and celebration will be outstanding! You can find all of the details at www.motorsportreg.com or look for the advertisement in this issue of Tobacco Roads.

Please remember to look for my email updates. Or you can find updates on Meetup.com. I have also re-vamped our Triangle Area PCA Facebook page. If you’re not connected with our Facebook page yet, let me know and I’ll send you an invitation. You can also send a friend request to Triangle Area PCA to join.

Thanks everyone! l can’t wait to see you again soon. In the mean-time, don’t forget to take your Porsche out to charge your battery and your soul!

Bob

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPENFOR THE 2020 SANDHILLS

MOTORING FESTIVAL!

Please visit the SMF websiteat:

https://www.sandhillsmotoringfestival.com

Concours in the VillageOur flagship event, the Concours in the Village requires application approval and special registration. If you would like to apply, please go to: https://www.sandhillsmotoringfestival.com/concours-class-application/

For those who have filled out an application for the Concours in the in the Village, acceptance emails will commence on February 1st, and approved entrants will receive a private link to confirm their entry and register for that event.

We look forward to seeing you on Memorial Day Weekend!

Full details on every event and registration is available via the SMF website: https://www.sandhillsmotoringfestival.com/

From the website menu, select Entrants, then click on Registration. On the registration page you will see all available events. Click on one to view the full description, pricing, and other info. If you want to sign up for that event, Add it to your Cart. Your cart is always

available from the top menu Cart icon. Once you have added all items to your cart, you will proceed to Checkout. Please note that payment is made via PayPal (you do not need a PayPal account to checkout you can use your credit card).(you do not need a PayPal account to checkout you can use your credit card). This step must be completed in order to complete your registration.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTSFriday, May 22nd BBQ at the Pine Crest InnInformal Car Show (grass lot across from the Pinehurst Brewery)

Saturday, May 23rdRoad Rally (Start/Finish at Pine Crest Inn)Road Rally (Start/Finish at Pine Crest Inn)Hangar Party at the Moore County Airport

Sunday, May 24thCar Club Showcase for Porsche, Mercedes, Corvette, British Autos, and Other Marques (grass lot across from the Pinehurst Brewery)Evening Awards Dinner at Pine Needles Resort


THE TRIAD AREA PCA IS HOSTING A DRIVE TO VIR SATURDAY, JUNE 6TH, 2020

All PCA members are invited to participate in a drive up to VIR to attend the GT World Challenge America races. We will enjoy a private Lunch in the South Tower with great views of all races while showing our support for Kevin Boehm the son of Herbert & Kathy Boehm and is a 4 time SCCA National Champion racing in this event for the first time (Kevin will be driving the car shown above). Here are the details:

Attendees to meet at the Lowe’s parking lot (2005 E Cone Blvd. Greensboro) by 8:00 for drivers meeting, sign insurance waivers, and leave at 8:30 and drive to VIR on “Porsche roads” as a group.

Enjoy a Private Lunch in the South Tower … Porsche parking nearby Attendees are responsible to purchase VIR tickets in advance at:

https://virnow.com/events/blancpain‐world‐challenge/ Attendees must register & pay $25.00 in advance for lunch at ClubRegistration.net

Questions? Contact Dixon Johnston, event chair @ (828) 308 2888 [email protected]

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Members of the Porsche Club of America receive up to a 5% discount on collector insurance with Hagerty

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Kathy Boehm 336.566.7501 • [email protected]

Place your order today!


Porsches

1990 Porsche 944s2: black on black in black vin wp-0c82946ln480786. 78 K miles. ALL records, second owner. price $20K, excellent condition ALWAYS garaged and/or cov-ered, porsche cover included. A true driving machine. Shirley Fly, pca member number 2002078841. e mail: [email protected] work (336) 794-0190Winston-Salem, NC

Parts – Parts Cars – Projects

Non Porsche For Sale

Notice: Caveat Emptor. Neither the Carolinas Region-PCA nor the Editors (Carolinas Region) endorse, guarantee or have, in any way, screened, verified or attest to the veracity of the following ads. The Carolinas Region makes no warranties, express or implied, with regard to any adver-tised goods or services. Buyers should practice due diligence.

Additional information on all classified ads can be found by either contacting the seller or checking our website for photos at www.carolinas-pca.com.

Porsches & Parts

GIRLS in Porsches By Sadie KilcreaseMeeting: Rotating Location and Times Contact Sadie [email protected] 336.847.9293

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Members of the Porsche Club of America receive a 5% discount* on collector insurance with Hagerty. Learn more at Hagerty.com.

Drive with us. 704-612-1546 | Spencer Gates | [email protected]

*Discount applies to U.S. policies only; not available in CA, MA and TN


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Tobacco Roads Steve Showalter, Editor Carolinas Region – PCA 103 S. Millbrooke Ct Advance, NC 27006

To Write & Photo For Tobacco Roads

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OUR CAROLINAS REGION IS HAVING A 60TH BIRTHDAY PARTY

AND YOU ARE INVITED!

Date – September 26, 2020, 5:30 – 11 PM

Location – The Grandover Resort, Greensboro, NC

Registration – go to www.clubregistration.net and follow the instructions

Lodging at the Grandover, if desired, is available at a Special PCA Rate, with breakfast for two each day included

To make a lodging reservation – call the Grandover at 336‐294‐1800, and ask for the PCA Carolinas rate (group #4961) for up to 3 days before or 3 days after the event. Lodging space is

limited and may be cancelled without penalty until 48 hours prior to arrival.

The evening will include –

‐ A cash bar with complimentary gourmet hors d’oeuvres ‐ Dinner and dancing to the sounds of the Kevin Jones Experience

‐ A sumptuous multi‐entrée dinner buffet ‐ A free 60th Anniversary Polo‐style shirt – male or female – for each registrant

‐ A free brushed gold 60th Anniversary name badge for each registrant ‐ Black tie dress – optional, but encouraged

‐ An opportunity to win one of several spectacular door prizes!

‐‐‐ ALL FOR THE REGISTRATION FEE OF ONLY $65 PER PERSON ‐‐‐

Sponsors – Hagerty Insurance – Continental Tire – Piedmont Graphics, Inc.

Premier Sponsor – our friends at Porsche Greensboro

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