By Collin Fat
Photos by Collin Fat
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Golden Gate Region Hosts Zone Concours:
Golden Gate region hosted a Zone 7 Concours series event on August 7th at Porsche Redwood City. The event was sponsored by Porsche Redwood City who went out of their way to host a barbeque lunch and provided live entertainment in addition to opening their facility to nearly 100 club members. The concours field featured some 35 judged cars competing for year end awards as well as more than 25 cars on display. The parking lot was jam packed with overflow parking on the street. A big thank you goes out to Golden Gate Region concours chair, Mike Sherman, for organizing another great event!
Sacramento Valley Region Announces CRAB is Back:
Sacramento Valley Region will host CRAB 38 the weekend of April 21-23, 2023 after a long absence due to the pandemic. This will be the 38th CRAB and is the longest running, multi-region, multi-day event in Zone 7.
So what is this multi-day, multi-region event we call CRAB? Let’s start off with an explanation of the acronym in the word “CRAB”. The letter “C” stands for crab feed, the letter “R” stands for rally, the letter “A” stands for autocross and the letter “B” stands for the German word “begegnen” which means a gathering or meeting. Simply, it’s a weekend to celebrate all things Porsche. It’s a chance to socialize with like-minded fans of the Porsche brand. It is also a wonderful way for new members to get immersed in the fun and social aspects of the club all in one weekend. In addition to the events described above, CRAB also includes a day long tour, concours, and a beer and brat on the final day of the event. The event has attracted well over 300 PCA members at each CRAB which has been held since 1972, when a small group of SVR members, Rich Farlinger, Jim Karver, Ray Johansen, and Phillip Marks conceived the concept which was held at El Macero Country Club in El Macero. To date, the club has hosted 37 CRABS and has gained a regional and Zone 7 reputation for being one of the most anticipated multi-region, multi-day events in Northern California.
While competitive events are always part of the CRAB experience, they are planned with the goal of having fun and meeting like- minded Porsche enthusiasts. Your weekend will feature not only competitive events like the TSD Rally, Autocross, and Concours, but also fun events like tours, Crabkhana, self-guided walking tour, and an opportunity to explore downtown Sacramento and the region. Whether touring the Delta or the Delta King in Old Sacramento, participants will have plenty of activities to participate.
This will be the 38th CRAB since 1972, an amazing legacy and the oldest multi-day, multi-region event in Zone 7. Special thanks go to all the CRAB 38 team for their efforts in planning this event.
The crab feed dinner on Saturday is one of the highlights of the weekend and will feature all you can eat, fresh Dungeness crab with all the fixings. There will be a social hour on Saturday as well to provide ample time to socialize with old and new friends alike. Sunday’s festivities will feature the TSD Rally, Concours, Beer ‘N Brat, and the awards ceremony.
Please mark the event on your calendar and watch for future information in the coming months.
Zone Autocross and Concours Series Update;
Three upcoming October events are on the calendar. In October there are two Zone autocross events on the calendar. On October 8th, Sequoia Region will be hosting its first Zone Autocross event at the Madera Airport and on the weekend of October 22-23rd, Sacramento Valley Region and Redwood Region will be doing a two-day event at Thunderhill Raceway Park. This will be Sequoia Region’s first ever Zone Autocross event according to Larry Kirlin, Sequoia Region AX Chair, due to issues related to the pandemic and getting the program started-up. The region will host the event at the Madera Municipal Airport in Madera, Ca. just 15 minutes north of Fresno. If you are a member of the Sequoia Region and have never autocrossed, beginners and novices are always welcome, and we can hook you up with an instructor who will show you the ropes and explain the sport to you. All that is needed to attend is a Porsche in good working order. For more information visit the autocross page on the Zone 7 website at Zone7.pca.org.
There are also three concours series events in October with Redwood Region hosting their annual zone concours in the Plaza at the Sonoma County office complex on October 2nd. Diablo Region is next up with their annual concours to be held on October 16th at the Blackhawk Plaza and finally Loma Prieta Region hosting their annual event at Porsche Fremont on October 30th. Registration details will be coming so watch the Zone website for further information.
Autocross
October 8th – Madera Airport (Sequoia)
October 22nd – Thunderhill (SVR)
October 23rd – Thunderhill (Redwood)
*as of July 20, 2022, * indicates new dates
Concours
October 2nd – Sonoma Plaza (RR)
October 16th – Blackhawk Museum (Diablo)
October 30th – Porsche Fremont (LPR)
For more information visit the Zone 7 website at www.zone7.pca.org
West Coast Race Series:
2022 PCA West Coast Race Series Schedule
PCA National Upcoming Events
Fall Treffen will be held in Bend, Oregon from September 14-18th. If you have not yet attended one of these national premier events it is a do not miss opportunity to attend a Treffen close to home. Registration did not fill up, but registration is now closed. For more information on future Treffens go to: https://www.treffen.pca.org.
Parade 2023 will be held at the La Quinta Resort in Palm Springs from June 18-24th. The hotel is a five -star rated
property that has a famous history of being the hangout for movie stars and the Hollywood elite during the 1940s.
For PCA members this promises to be one of the premiere locations for a Parade on the West Coast.