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LMDh: Tests on International Track Successfully Completed

February 26, 2022

The new LMDh prototype from Porsche Penske Motorsport has passed its first test on an international stage with flying colors. On the Circuit de Catalunya, close to the Spanish metropolis of Barcelona, the vehicle covered more than 1,200-miles (2,000 kilometers) over the last few days.

The focus of the test runs was to set up the systems, develop the tires and optimize the interaction between the V8 Turbo engine and the hybrid elements as prescribed by the regulations. Over several days of testing, the new Porsche factory drivers Felipe Nasr (Brazil) and Dane Cameron (Glen Ellen, California) were among those who drove the ca. 500 kW (680 PS) car…

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Where is the Porsche Market Headed in 2022?

February 22, 2022

Listen to Nathan Merz, owner and founder of of Columbia Valley Luxury Cars, discuss where he sees the Porsche market heading after visiting the Scottsdale auctions, as well as what to keep an eye on for the future. Find out what the first auctions of 2022 are telling us about what to expect for the rest of the year.

Dry Ice Blasting a Porsche

February 22, 2022

Have you wondered if there’s a way to thoroughly clean the underside of a car without damaging the paint? Well, now there is. Dry ice blasting is the latest trend of the last few years in automotive detailing and cleaning, probably the best, safest way to remove layers of undercoating and road grime. If you think you’ll be able to DIY ice blasting, think again. The ice blaster itself is a significant investment in the tens of thousands of dollars — only dwarfed by the requirement of a super heavy duty generator to run it.

PCA Sim Racing Zone Group Championship Starts

February 15, 2022

Excitement is revving up at the starting line for PCA Sim Racing’s (www.PCASimRacing.com) second annual Zone Group Championship! Each PCA Sim Racing Zone Group represents one or more PCA Zones, who spent much of December and January qualifying drivers to be able to send its top eight in each of PCA Sim Racing’s four-driver classes — Pro, Club, Sport, and Challenge — to the championship.

The 2022 Zone Group Championship begins on Wednesday, February 16 with the Challenge and Sport classes and continues on Friday, February 18 with the Club and Pro classes at the iRacing Auto Club Speedway. iRacing’s Barber Motorsports Park will be on Wednesday, February 23 with Challenge and Sport classes and Friday, February 25 with Club and Pro classes.

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A Primer About Porsche Parade

January 2022

How to Plan Your Stay at Porsche Parade
Registration for Porsche Parade opens on Wednesday, February 3 at 12:00 p.m. EST so it might be helpful to know what happens at a Porsche Parade. Porsche Parade is an annual gathering of over 2,000 Porsche enthusiasts. Below is a general schedule of the week to consider your planning. For a detailed schedule consult the official schedule (www.PorscheParade.org).

Sunday, June 12 – Welcome Day
Monday, June 13 – Concours Day
Tuesday, June 14 – Driving Tour Day and Rally Day
Wednesday, June 15 – Driving Tour Day and Autocross
Thursday, June 15 – Driving Tour, Gimmick Rally and Autocross
Friday, June 16 – Driving Tours
Saturday, June 17 – Final Day

Porsche Parade 2022

Kalahari Resorts • Pocono Manor • Pennsylvania

Zone Rep Report : 2021 4th Quarter

January 2022

The fourth quarter of 2021 begins my final quarter as the Zone 2 Representative, and I would like to say that it has been a pleasure serving the ten regions in Zone 2, and PCA in this capacity. I have made so many friends that I am thankful for, and I will hold you all near and dear in my heart. We have made it through some of the worse times with the beginning of the Pandemic in 2020, and the variants still affecting us in 2021. If we can get through this, we can get through anything, and come out on the other side much stronger that we ever were. I know the Zone will be in good hands as I step down with the appointment of Phil Grandfield from the First Settlers Region as your new Zone 2 Representative. I am sure you will find Phil to be a pleasure to work with, just as I did while he served as our Zone 2 Club Race Chair. Good Luck Phil!

Zone 2 Representative
Rose Ann Novotnak

Pocono Region Annual Holiday Party

December 2021

Lovely evening after a 2-year hiatus for our Annual Holiday Party at the Beaumont Inn in Dallas, PA. PCA Parade Chair Ron Gordan and his wife Linda were our guest speakers, filling the Pocono Region in on what to expect at the 2022 Porsche Parade at Kalahari Resort which is located within our Region.

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Christmas Lights Driving Tour

December 2021

An impromptu gathering for dinner and a wonderful drive through local neighborhoods to view the Christmas lights and displays in Northeast Pennsylvania. We even had a stop for ice cream!

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Zone Rep Report : 2021 3rd Quarter

October 2021

The third quarter began with most of the Zone 2 Regions getting back to normal, but still proceeding with caution. Monthly meetings started going from Zoom meetings to in person meetings. The highlight of this quarter was attending the full week of Parade French Lick, and attending the Nation Staff Summer Meeting. The Zone Reps also met, and scheduled some of the National Chairs to stop in and give us all updates. Immediately following Parade, the Pocono Region President, who attended Parade, and myself, started to plan our presentation to our local Pocono Region membership to prepare them for what is expected of us for Parade 2022 which will be held in our region at Kalahari Resort. The Parade Staff visited Kalahari this past week for a planning meeting on site, and invited several members of the Pocono Region to participate. It was a very enlightening experience for those from our region who had no idea on how much goes into planning a Parade. They were all onboard, and eager to help, and very excited to be the host region in 2022.

Zone 2 Representative
Rose Ann Novotnak

Driving Tour to Kalahari Resort

October 2021

Pocono Region held their October Monthly Membership Meeting at Kalahari Resort in Pocono Manor, PA, site of the upcoming 2022 Porsche Parade (www.PorscheParade.org). After dinner in a private dining room, we were given a tour of the facility and shown where a majority of the events during Parade will take place.

Kalahari Resorts • Pocono Manor • Pennsylvania

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Preparing Your Porsche for Winter

October 2021

Now is the time to start preparing for the winter season. Even if you don’t drive your Porsche in the winter, this Tech Tips still applies to any cars that are used for cold-weather duty. As always, check your manual for more information, and if you’re not ready to try it yourself, go to someone who does this for a living.

Cold weather is a stress test for your battery. There’s not much worse than getting in your car on a cold morning to find yourself with a dead battery. If you don’t have your own your battery tester, most auto part stores will test it for free or you can buy your own. Do a quick search on Google or Amazon to find where to buy it. Any auto parts store will sell one. Plan on spending about $50.00. It should not only test your battery but the health of your alternator. While you’re testing the battery, look at the battery terminals and verify that they are clean and not corroded. It’s also a good time to look at the date when you purchased the battery.

Werks Reunion Back Stronger Than Ever

August 2021

One of our favorite times of the year is Monterey Car Week, host to myriad car shows and auctions. When it was clear that it would be happening this year, PCA got to work planning Werks Reunion Monterey 2021 presented by Michelin.

Though it was unfortunate that the event couldn’t be held in 2020 due to the pandemic, the club was hopeful that Werks Monterey would open back up for 2021 with just as many Porsches in attendance as 2019. It was unknown how many vehicles the new location, Bayonet & Black Horse Golf Course, could accommodate, yet nearly 700 cars (and SUVs) packed the judged and corral sections, with many more in spectator parking.

Zone Rep Report : 2021 2nd Quarter

July 2021

The second quarter of 2021 began to see COVID restrictions start to lighten up. I attended my first region event of the year, of course while wearing a mask, and staying socially distant. It was so good to get out to spend time with like-minded Porsche people at the Central Pennsylvania Region annual SWAP Meet. The event was well attended in its new location at the Carlisle Fair Grounds in Carlisle, PA.

The second quarter of 2021 ended with the Zone 2 PCA Club Race at Virginia International Raceway in Alton Virginia. It was a very successful event with great weather, and minimal incidents. I would like to extend my personal thank you to our Zone 2 PCA Club Race Team.

Zone 2 Representative
Rose Ann Novotnak

Driving Tour to Watkins Glen

June 2021

A very scenic day trip driving tour from the Poconos to Watkins Glen (www.TheGlen.com) to view the Zone 1 Club Race event going on for the weekend. Track laps were enjoyed by all during a break in the action.

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Don’t be Tempted to Fill Up with Cheap Gas

May 2021

If you’ve visited a gas station in the past week, you are fully aware that gas prices are rising again. Inevitably, some Porsche owners whose cars require Premium fuel, will wonder if it’s okay to use the less expensive Regular fuel instead. Let’s find out what happens if you use Regular in a car that requires Premium.

Octane ratings are measures of fuel stability. They tell us at what point gasoline will self-ignite inside the engine (knocking) without a spark present. Knocking is dangerous to the health of the engine. The higher the number, the more stable the fuel.

Zone Rep Report : 2021 1st Quarter

April 2021

The first quarter of 2021 started out as one of the snowiest events we have seen in northeast Pennsylvania in quite a few years. At one point the snow on the ground measured 36 inches, and seemed like just when it would start to melt we would get hit again with another storm. It was quite challenging. Actually, the snow ban reached all the way down to Maryland and Virginia in Zone 2 with accumulating amounts of snow, very unusual indeed. By the end of the first quarter the snow was almost completely gone, and hope was renewed with the COVID-19 vaccine becoming more available to all.

I attended numerous Zoom meetings with Z2 Webmaster, Z2 Club Racing, Zone Challenge Sim Racing, Parade Historics, and Zone Rep business. I attended my Region’s (Pocono) BOD, and membership meetings by Zoom, however John and I did attend the March membership meeting in person. Masked, and socially distanced of course, it was so nice to see our Porsche friends again.

Zone 2 Representative
Rose Ann Novotnak

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