Tom Provasi Membership Director

We would like to welcome Peter Kuepper who joins us from Germany!

 

The new year brings a packed calendar of events for 2012. Check it out and make a New Year's resolution to become active in LPR. There is a full slate of activities to choose from. Let the Good Times roll!

 

David's Restaurant in Santa Clara was the festive location for LPR's Annual Awards Banquet on December 3. More than 60 club members enjoyed a fantastic meal and great music with their fellow enthusiasts as awards were presented and the 2012 Board of Directors was announced.

 

The Masters of Ceremony for the evening were outgoing President Ed Tefankjian, and the always-entertaining Tony Vanacore! The Annual Awards Banquet has been a tradition since LPR's early years, as have the following awards.

2011 LPR President, Ed Tefankjian

 

The Harry Reed Memorial Award for Worker of the Year is presented to someone who consistently works to makes events successful, enjoyable and smoothly run. The 2011 winner was LPR's Autocross Team. 

 

 

The Jim Kershaw Memorial Awards for Tour of the Year honors the memory of Jim Kershaw, a charter member of LPR who especially loved tours where he helped LPR earn "The Good Time Region" reputation. Tony and Kris Vanacore earned the award for their one-day tour, Sippin' at the Ranch, a beautiful tour through the Morgan Hill area that took us to Martin Ranch Winery and culminated in a great meal at Morgan Hill's famous Trail Dust BBQ.

One Day Tour Award

 

The winning overnight tour was Tour de San Juan hosted by the Bennetts and Reeds who took us on great back roads to Pebble Beach and the 17-Mile Drive for lunch at Roy's and ending in an overnight in the quaint town of San Juan Bautista.

 

The Event of the Year is chosen from the year's Good Time Gatherings, parties and competitive and educational events. In the category of Good Time Gatherings, the award was given to the Provasis, Highleys and Tefankjians for their Toys for Tots Progressive Dinner. 

Event of the Year Award Winners

 

This great holiday event took us on a mini-tour through the decorated streets of Willow Glen as we moved from house to house for our different meal courses. The winning specialty event was Porsches & Police organized by the Reeds. This fantastic event was held in May at History San Jose where more than 80 Porsches lined the streets. With live music, great food and wine this event brought enthusiasts together in a way few events have in past years.

Specialty Event Award

 

 

 

The Ken Iles Competition Driving Award is given to the LPR member who best exemplifies the competitive spirit demonstrated by Ken Iles when he was an active autocrosser. The award honors involvement and commitment particularly to the sport of AX and rallye. Doug Ryder was honored to be the 2011 recipient. Since becoming active in LPR a few years ago you'll find him at almost all functions and this year not only Axed, completing his rookie season, but also towed the timing trailer! He has been Activities Director for two years and is our in-coming President.

 

The Kathy Reed Memorial Award for the Enthusiast Woman of the Year is given to the woman who, like Kathy Reed, has demonstrated enthusiasm and warmth, a willingness to organize, compete, host events and do whatever she can to make LPR "The Good Time Region". The 2011 winner is AX Chair Anne Roth. If you've watched Ann organize AND compete during the AX season most people would agree that she is well deserving of this prestigious title.

 

Rallye Chairman Bob Frostholm was named the Enthusiast Man of the Year. The award is presented to the man who best exemplifies the spirit of LPR. He enjoys and participates in all aspects of the club as an organizer or participant. Bob has brought rallyes back to LPR with several creative approaches such as the Hops & Barley Poker Rallye and the Scribble Scrabble Rallye. Choosing great roads, fantastic stops for food and libation along with an interesting game make his rallyes must-attend events!

 

This year, the President's Award honored Vice President Emilie Highley for her continual can-do attitude!

Autocross Award Winners

 

Autocross awards for place in class in the 2011 season were given by AX Chair Anne Roth as well as a Cone Killer Award that this year went to Greg Ryder for his rookie season. See the final AX results for all classes here. 

 

The New Year also ushers in a new Board of Directors. LPR would like to extend thanks to outgoing Board Members Ed Tefankjian, Suzette Pangrele, Peter Ridgway and Jennifer Bryant. Your 2012 Board is headed by President Doug Ryder, Vice Presidents Emilie Highley and Kris Vanacore, Secretary Leslie Orlando, Membership Director Tom Provasi, Treasurer George Jansen, Activities Director John Reed and Member at Large Jackie Mitchell.

 

Special thanks to all who donated raffle prizes: Borelli Motor Sports, Bascom Trim & Upholstery, Custom Alignment, Dings and Dents, Dell Auto Body, Don's Autowerks, Parts Heaven, Fremont Porsche and LPR members Les Schreiber, Sue Sickal, Mike Zampiceni, the Provasis, the Highleys, the Iles, and the Reeds.

 

More photos here!

  

 

AJ Auto Detailing hosted a Tech Session on December 17. Since 1985 they have maintained the highest standards of car care in the industry and have been named "The Best Detailing Shop in Silicon Valley". With the parking lot filled with almost 30 Porsches, Chris Schaut was the lucky owner to have his car selected in a raffle to be the day's car-detailing model. Click on the video image below to watch the highlights of the Tech Session.

LPR Tech Session: AJ Auto Detailing

 

If you visit AJ's, and many LPR members will after seeing their attention to detail, make sure to let them know you're an LPR/PCA member and get special pricing!

 

Read Chris Schaut's story below:

 

The final tech session of 2011 proved very informational as we spent the pre-noon hours with the folks at AJ Auto Detailing in San Jose. This is a class act. AJ runs a very organized and efficient group of detail-minded and experienced employees, some of whom have been with the company for 10-plus years.

 

 

 

A large group gathered in the parking lot bringing a great display of various Porsches. The morning air was chilly with the autumn sun shinning brightly as we enjoyed hot coffee and doughnuts. It was nice having the opportunity to meet new faces.

 

Unknown to me, AJ was having a raffle drawing for those who attended. We all collected around to hear the winning number. It was me! Or was it? Several weeks prior I attended my wife's company holiday party and they had a raffle. On that night I heard my number called, walked up to the head of the banquet room and in front of 205 people found out that I kind of missed it. So I sheepishly walked back to my table. Maybe nobody noticed. So when I heard my number called at AJ, I was a little hesitant. But I was indeed the lucky winner. I figured that I may have won some professional detailing products, but when I was asked for my keys it became clear! AJ took my car and performed a complete detail.

 

So this is where the soapsuds hit the clear coat, so to speak. My car received a thorough hand wash and hand dry before parking it inside their front detail bay for all of us to watch the procedure. Immediately the clay bar came out and they removed any of the grit that was stuck to the finish. Run your hand over your car after washing it, if you feel little bumps of grit - you need to have your car treated with a clay bar. The rubber window seals had protective tape applied to them. Two technicians then swooped down with polishing machines and special "ointments". I figured this was the final step, but I was incorrect. The team then brought out a two-wheeled buffing machine that minimizes swirl marks that develop over time. This is a crazy looking apparatus. I think my dentist may have one in his office. It didn't end there...more buffing machines, more experienced employees and more attention to detail. Small brushes came flying out of pockets as though we were bystanders at a high-noon gun draw. The detailers removed any polishing dust that accumulated between body panels and then attacked the inside with the same attention to detail. This procedure took almost 3 hours - that would be 10 to 12 hours if I were to do this myself and the end result would fall far short. I purchased our 2008 in 2009. The car sat on the lot for nearly one year, and although I thought the car looked great, the black exterior had in fact lost its showroom finish. Now the car looks amazing, much better than the day we purchased it.

 

I am very grateful to the friendly and generous folks at AJ Auto Detailing. They certainly have a new customer. Go check them out!

 

Chris Schaut

 

 

Your Borelli Motor Sports Team: Addison Lee, Chris Drysdale, Scott Riechers and David Graff

 

Borelli Motor Sports is known for providing the best service for Porsches and other German nameplates in Northern California. That shouldn't be surprising when one looks at the two men who are leading the team: Chief Technician, Scott Riechers, and Director of Suspension Services, David Graff.

 

Riechers was with Dave's German Auto in San Jose for more than three decades before making the move to Borelli Motor Sports. The ASE-certified technician is considered one of the very best at his craft, and can handle anything from complete engine rebuilds and drive-train or electrical work to regularly scheduled maintenance.

 

Graff joined Borelli Motor Sports in late 2010 when Borelli acquired the former Performance Art of Gilroy.Graff - who had been shop foreman, service technician and chief technical instructor for Performance Art - is Borelli Motor Sports' Porsche suspension-tuning and alignment specialist, who also has expertise with highly sophisticated Hunter equipment for "touchless" tire and wheel mounting and servicing, as well as brake adjustments.

 

Together, Riechers, Graff and the other Borelli Motor Sports technicians help Porsche owners achieve exceptional performance, maximum drivability and the utmost safety.

 

"One of the unique ways we operate is by offering owners direct access to the technicians who work on their vehicles," said Addison Lee, general manager of Borelli Motor Sports. "You can stand side-by-side with Scott or Dave as they inspect your car and discuss the various options. It's this personal touch and commitment to quality that ensures your satisfaction in a job well done."

 

As the General Manager of Borelli Motor Sports, Lee ensures that every vehicle and customer receives first-class service while at BMS. Along with the full-time job of managing Borelli Motor Sports, Addison doubles as a race driving instructor for BMS during track events. Addison held two racing licenses before reaching the legal age to obtain a California drivers permit. After successfully racing a '92 Mustang in NASA's "Camaro-Mustang-Challenge" for six years, he moved on to the "American Iron" series with a '02 Mustang that he raced for two seasons. Feeling the need for more speed Addison progressed to a Radical SR3 sports racer that he currently campaigns in the Radical Cup, SCCA's CSR and NASA's SU series'.

 

Borelli's Chris Drysdale is an expert at customizing and fabricating race cars. As both a former driver and pro pit crew chief, Drysdale knows his way around a track. He has built a number of race cars and trucks from the ground up, and takes the lead in providing expert race prep services and truly professional on-track support.

 

If a driver wants to improve his or her skills, Borelli Motor Sports has a stable of young professional drivers - such as Max Hyatt, Perry Richardson and Addison Lee - who can be engaged.

 

"These pro drivers are great at helping those who are new to racing - or simply want to refine the skills they already have - to get the most out of their track driving experience," owner Ralph Borelli remarked.

 

LPR is proud to have Borelli Motor Sports as a 2012 Gold Seal Partner. From storing our autocross trailer to being the venue for our Autocross Ground School and 2011 Charity Event, the team at BMS is always there for us. If you'd like to know how Borelli can get your car running at peak performance go to the Borelli website to schedule an appointment or sign up for their newsletter. Or give Addison a call at 408-770-1220 and mention that you heard about them in the LPR Prieta Post.

 

 

 

Pair of Weber IDF 40 carburetors.  

Please contact: Anne Roth @ 408-710-0547 or alroth@sbcglobal.net

 

 

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