President’s Column - by David Stone
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Well, it’s almost Labor Day and the beginning of the fall season. Although summer vacations may be over and the kids are heading back to school, the SBR schedule is full of upcoming events sure to please the Porsche enthusiast. The Labor Day weekend will include our regularly scheduled breakfast meeting on Saturday at Camarillo Airport’s Way Point Café. Come early and take advantage of the exclusive patio seating for our members. We could use a few volunteers to help man the gate before and after the announcements. It’s a perfect way to see the cars and meet your fellow members. |
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On Saturday, September 11th, following the Santa Barbara breakfast meeting, we will hold our annual Detail Clinic to give you some pointers on preparing your car for our upcoming 34th Concours d’Elegance at the California State University Channel Islands campus on October 10th. This is the first time in several years that we have offered the clinic in the southern area of our region, and Lavaggio Detailing Services of Agoura Hills will be our host. SBR Concours expert and seasoned judge Dick Douglass will give tips on car preparation and show you where the judges look for dirt. A representative from Maguires will demonstrate its products and answer your questions about detailing your pride and joy. We hope you take advantage of this opportunity and R.S.V.P. today. The cost is only $10 and includes lunch. Check the ad on page 2 of Der Auspuff for the details.
For those of you who love to track your cars, our final autocross of the year will be held Saturday, September 18th at the Camarillo Airport. It promises to be a sold-out event, so fill out the registration form and send it in soon. Our new Autocross Co- Chair, Martin Keller, will be assisting Lloyd Martinez with his last event as co-chair. So come on by, welcome Martin and say thank you to Lloyd for his years of dedicated service. You’ll find the registration form on page 5 of Der Auspuff.
On Saturday, September 25th, the Merricks and the Kinslings host our annual Gimmick Rally “With A Twist” in scenic Santa Barbara County. Drive some wonderful back roads while you answer a list of questions based on what you see along the way. This is the perfect opportunity to have fun with your spouse or significant other, or just team up with a friend and enjoy the day. The route will conclude at lovely Nojoqui Falls Park near Solvang for a BBQ picnic lunch. This event is always popular, so fill out the form on page 22 of Der Auspuff and send it in soon.
Our friends at Rusnak Westlake Porsche have generously offered to provide a $500 check to our region for every new or pre-owned car purchased by our members, or for referrals to their dealership by our members that culminate in a sale. So if you are in the market for a car, or know someone who is, give General Manager Keith Goldberg a call at (800) 206-9405. Your support is very much appreciated and will benefit the region
We hope to see you at a breakfast meeting or an event soon.