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Date: 2/21/2021
Subject: The Road Ahead, February 21st, 2021
From: Jeff Rebiffe


4S in Snow
Gaining Traction on
THE  ROAD  AHEAD
 
HIGH PERFORMANCE DRIVING
FEELING RACY?
AREA 27, MAY 27th
 
PCA-CWR member track day
Area 27, Oliver, BC

Thursday, May 27, 2021
 
 
Organizer, High Performance Driving Director Marolyn Hum
MISSION RACEWAY, JUNE 27th
 
HIGH PERFORMANCE DRIVING EDUCATION
 
This is a great INTRODUCTION TO TRACK DRIVING
Driver's Unlimited will provide instruction
Lead/follow groups, no open lapping
You provide the fun!
 
More details and registration coming soon
PLANNING
 
More high performance driving events being planned
 
Watch this space
 
BUILDING PORSCHE FAMILIES
CALLING ALL KIDS UNDER 18
JOIN PCA's JUNIOR PROGRAM
 
The PCA Juniors program has been created so kids can enjoy PCA events, learn about Porsches and build the enthusiasm that runs through all of the Porsche Club of America.
 
Sign up your children, grandchildren, nieces or nephews
 
PCA Juniors will receive a welcome package that includes an age-appropriate gift and PCA Juniors ID badge.
Sponsored by Hagerty Collector Car Insurance.
 
 
Participants must be registered by an active PCA member, login required
 
ADD AN ASSOCIATE MEMBER
TO YOUR ACCOUNT
  
Make event registration easier for yourself.
Your Associate Member's information will be in the system.
They will also be able to have full access to our website.
 
To add an Associate to your account
 
 
Provide the Associate's full name and email address
Mobile number is optional but recommended
They will receive a PCA membership card and the login information to our website.
 
PCA-CWR STOREFRONT

The PCA-CWR Storefront is open for your fulfill your swag needs
Hats, Scarves, T-Shirts and more!
Log in with your user name and password to access
 
 
ORDER BY FEBRUARY 25th
 
Didn't join in the rally but love the shirt?
ORDER YOUR'S NOW!
 
 
Price includes delivery to your door
TECHNICAL
TECH TALK TUESDAY
 
March 9th, TRACK DAY PREP
 
Interview with PCA-CWR Member, Timberline Editor and track enthusiast Scott Newbury
What to expect from a PCA track day
Inspect your car prior to the event
Oil, brakes, tires, brakes
Safety equipment, insurance options
 
6:00 pm
  
 
Organizer and Interviewer, Technical Co-Chair Darren Batstone
Missed Tech Talk Tuesday?
 
All of them are available for viewing
 
You have to LOG IN
to our PCA-CWR Website
to see all of the recordings
 
 
 
Tech Talk Tuesday
 UPCOMING DRIVING EVENTS
 
 
The GRAND SLAM RALLY
 
LET'S ROLL!
It's winter RALLY TIME
 
FIRST STAGE - Saturday February 27th
 
SECOND STAGE - Saturday March 13th
 
PENULTIMATE STAGE - Saturday March 27th

Registrants: see details on the club events calendar
Watch for emails with details
 
Organizer, member Patrick Lau
    
SPRING CLUB DRIVES
 
Drives are being added to the event calendar
 
Keep your eyes open for registration opportunities as they arise
The Road Ahead will post the registrations as they open
Registration will be required and will continue to be limited attendance
As always we will respect BC provincial health protocols
 
Let's have fun, enjoy our Porsches and stay healthy!
 
Tour Time
2021 Tours and Day Long Drives
 
Now open for registration
 
Click on the button to go to the event page
See details and register
DON'T HESITATE
these will all sell out quickly
 
 
 
 
 
ESCAPE 2021
 
ADD YOUR NAME TO THE WAIT LIST!
 
Should we be able to add more spaces
we will contact you to register

July 9th - 12th, 2021

Sun Peaks is the new venue for our former Whistler Weekend.
A great time to get away
Meet members from many PCA regions
Canada West, Vancouver Island and BC Interior
Due to current Covid19 restrictions, this event will offer limited attendance
Should restrictions change we will revisit the number of registrants
 
 
Waivers for all driving events
 
 PLEASE print and sign your waivers and bring them with you to your event
These signed waivers are required for all members, guests and minors
Waivers may be printed in black and white
 
ADULT waiver
Each ADULT in your vehicle must bring this signed form
 
MINOR waiver
Each MINOR under 16 yrs old in your vehicle must be accompanied by this signed form
TIMBERLINE winter 2020 cover
PCA-CWR  TIMBERLINE
 
WINTER EDITION AVAILABLE NOW!
 
Beat those winter blues
 
The WINTER edition is available to download using the link below
 
This is our club's quarterly e-zine all about YOU and YOUR CLUB
 
Support our club sponsors and advertisers,
they're enthusiasts as well
 
PCA-CWR SOCIAL
"Meet Your Porsche Neighbours"
 
These socially-distanced outdoor events are planned to begin again mid-March
 
We are looking for one or two local host volunteers for the following areas to be at the designated location every second Thursday evening.
 
Volunteering an hour or so of your time is a great way to give back to the club and meet some great people!
 
  HOSTS NEEDED
 
- North & West Vancouver
- Burnaby
- Port Coquitlam, Pitt Meadows & Maple Ridge
- Richmond, Tssawassen, Ladner, Delta
- North Delta, Surrey
- Langley, Ft. Langley, Aldergrove
- Abbotsford & Mission
 
 
- Vancouver Luis Brasdefer & Elaine Anderson
 
- Coquitlam, Port Moody, Anmore Lyndon Hanson & Bruce Hitchen
 
- South Surrey & White Rock Matt Stogryn & Jeff Rebiffe
 
- Chilliwack & Cultus Lake Jeremy Dykstra & Steve Grimaldi
 
 
 
 
New Members Night
 
New to PCA - Canada West Region?
Want to learn more about the club?
We meet virtually on the 3rd Thursday of the month
 
Next orientation
Thursday, February 25th, 7:00pm
Drop in for our online get together
  
 
Meeting ID: 823 4322 4511
Passcode: Porsche!
 
Find out about events
How can you get involved?
Can I contribute to club activities? YES!
Join in and get the most from YOUR CLUB
 
 
PCA MEMBERSHIP RECOGNITION
 
If you have been a PCA member for at least 5 years you can order your free PCA "years of membership" decal. Just click on the link below and have your membership number and password handy.
 
 
PORSCHE TRIVIA CONTEST
TRIVIA CONTEST - ROUND 3
 
A double prize up for grabs along with bragging rights
Round 2 had a carry-over as we had no winner
 
Porsche Trivia - Round 3
QUESTION #1
 
Multiple choice, select one:
The two-wheel drive layout used for the 996 GT2 was primarily a result of?
a. Cost
b. Weight savings
c. Driver feedback
d. International GT motorsport regulations
 
from The Road Ahead February 21st, 2021
TRIVIA CONTEST - ROUND 2
 
Round 2 had no winners as nobody correctly answered all 5 questions
The prize will carry over for a double prize in Round 3!
This last one was just a bit too difficult
 
Honourable mention goes to
James Louie and Alex Husick
each had 4 (different) correct answers
Porsche Trivia - Round 2
QUESTION #5

This Porsche race car was unveiled at the Geneva Autoshow on March 12th, 1969. Twenty five cars were built by March 31st and offered for sale to the public.
What was the original sale price (in USD)?
 
from The Road Ahead February 7th, 2021
 
ANSWER: 

The Porsche 917 In 1969 was offered for sale at $35,000 USD

(Reference: Porsche Panorama, The First 25 Years, pg 72)
trivia 2 Q4
Porsche Trivia - Round 2
QUESTION #4

These cars have the same engine configuration.

What is the name of this engine type and the meaning behind the name?

 
from The Road Ahead January 31st, 2021


ANSWER:
The “ Boxer engine” which has horizontally opposed cylinders moving in horizontal plane.The engine is so called because this engine's pistons movements resemble the horizontal movements of a boxer's fists.
Q3 R2
Porsche Trivia - Round 2
QUESTION #3

Name the driver and co-pilot and the name of this famous race.
 
from The Road Ahead January 24th, 2021
 
ANSWER:
Driver, Hans Herrmann  with co-pilot, navigator Herbert Linge in the 1954 Mille Miglia race.
Porsche Trivia 2 Q2
Porsche Trivia - Round 2
QUESTION #2

Which model is the first production Porsche with coil spring rear suspension?
 
from The Road Ahead January 17th, 2021
 
ANSWER:
The Porsche 914 (torsion bar front suspension and coil spring rear suspension)
Porsche Trivia - Round 2
QUESTION #1
 
What is the primary reason for the "bent" steering column, containing 2 universal joints in an air-cooled 911?
 
from The Road Ahead January 10th, 2021
 
ANSWER:
Ease of construction for both right-hand and left-hand drive versions.
 
The Funny Side of the Road
THANKS TO OUR ADVERTISERS
FOR THEIR CONTINUING SUPPORT
 
Our Timberline advertisers are enthusiasts as well.
Show them the support that they deserve!
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
PCA-CWR Facebook Marketplace
 
Want to buy or sell Porsche parts or accessories to other club members?
 
Check out our PCA-CWR Facebook Marketplace
 
 
 
Who is PCA-CWR?
 
This club is YOU - get involved!
PCA-Canada West Region is more than 825 members strong!
We are an amazingly FRIENDLY and INCLUSIVE club
Get involved - take part in, or help out with some events
Share ideas for new activiites
The more you engage, the more you're get out of our amazing club
Bring any Porsche, any condition along with your sense of fun
Our group will embrace you (well, at least air hugs for now)
Keep reading The Road Ahead
Visit your CLUB WEBSITE for the most up to date information
Stay safe, keep healthy and enjoy your Porsche!
 
It's said that many hands make light work
Lend your hands to the club and have a great time as part of our team
 
 Your PCA-CWR Club Executive
 
President - Jeff Rebiffe
Vice President - Matt Stogryn
Secretary - Helene Holt
Treasurer - Mike Taylor
Director at Large - Marolyn Hum
Director at Large - Ray Gumbel
Past President - Joel Parker
PCA-Canada West Region
Directors and Chairs
 
These are some of your fellow club members who make the good times roll
How can you help your club? Add your name to this list!
WE CAN'T DO IT WITHOUT YOU!
 
Activities / Social Director 1 - Nancy Mao
Advertising Chair - Shawn Elphick
Autocross Director - Warren Clark
Driver Education (DE) Chair - Marolyn Hum
Good Works Chair - Luis Brasdefer
Historian - Neil McGill
Insurance and Safety - Todd Coupal
Membership and Data Centre - Judy Colby
Merchandise Chair - Chris Diersch
New Member Liaison - Matt Stogryn
Photographer - William Waung
Sponsor Liaison - Chris Bush
Social Media, Dealer and Marketing Liaison   Joel Parker
Technical Director - Iain Bowman
Technical Co-Chair - Darren Batstone
Timberline Editor - Scott Newbury
Tour Director - Brad Bushell
Webmaster/Data Protection - Tim Bourdois
 
We need you!
Chief Driving Instructor   * Vacant  *
Graphic Design   * Vacant *
Multimedia   * Vacant *
Rally Director   * Vacant *
 
IT'S NOT JUST ABOUT THE CARS, IT'S ABOUT THE PEOPLE
 

 

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