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Date: 3/7/2021
Subject: The Road Ahead, March 7th, 2021
From: Jeff Rebiffe



Longer Days on
THE  ROAD  AHEAD
 



TECHNICAL


TECH TALK TUESDAY
 
March 9th, TRACK DAY PREP
 
Interview with Scott Newbury, Timberline Editor
PCA-CWR Member and track enthusiast

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




HIGH PERFORMANCE DRIVING

FEELING RACY?


AREA 27
MOTORSPORTS PARK
  
Thursday, May 27th, 2021
 
 PCA-CWR member track day
Area 27, Oliver, BC
 
NOTE: This event opens to 4 other BC and Alberta PCA regions beginning March 1st
PCA-CWR Members, only $699, includes lunch
Special hotel rate code available
Register now to avoid disappointment!

 
Organizer, High Performance Driving Director Marolyn Hum

MISSION RACEWAY PARK
 
Thursday, June 17th, 2021
 
HIGH PERFORMANCE DRIVING EDUCATION
 
This is a great INTRODUCTION TO TRACK DRIVING
Driver's Unlimited will provide instruction
Lead/follow groups, no open lapping

PCA-CWR Members, only $299
 
You provide the fun!
 
 
 
Organizer, High Performance Driving Director Marolyn Hum and co-chair Ben Hsu

VANCOUVER ISLAND
MOTORSPORT CIRCUIT
 
Saturday, August 7th, 2021
 
PCA-CWR member track day
Vancouver Island Motorsport Circuit
Cowichan Valley, Duncan, BC

NOTE: This event opens to 4 other BC and Alberta PCA regions beginning April 1st
PCA-CWR Members, only $499, includes lunch
Special hotel rate code available
Register now to avoid disappointment!
 
 
Organizer, High Performance Driving co-chair Ben Hsu
 



SHOWING YOUR CAR

Shades of Stuttgart
 
It's  b a a a c k ...
 
In case you missed our 2019 event
A great display of our members cars
As many different Porsche colours as possible
Only ONE of each shade
Tsawwassen Springs Mall
August 21, 2021
 
Watch this space for registration details
 
 



STREET DRIVING EVENTS

  Jeff's Coffee and Curves
 
SEASON OPENER
Sunday, March 14th
 
Come out for a great 90 minute drive
Local roads you may never have traveled
Great scenery in the Fraser Valley
 
2m SOCIAL DISTANCING and FACE COVERINGS MANDATORY
 
Bring your signed waiver!
 
 
 

The GRAND SLAM RALLY
 
LET'S ROLL!
It's winter RALLY TIME

SECOND STAGE - Saturday, March 13th
Bonus Points available this round
 
PENULTIMATE STAGE - Saturday, March 27th

Registrants: see details on the club events calendar
Watch for emails with details
 
FIRST STAGE RESULTS - Saturday, February 27th
1st Place - Frank Chiarizia/Mena Chiarizia 8 points
2nd / 3rd Place TIED - 7.5 points each
Philip Rogers/Lynn Rogers
Valerie Ball/Vickie Pinchin
 
Organizer, member Patrick Lau
    

"S" CAR DRIVE
 
Saturday, June 26th, 2021
 
"S"  Model Car drive
Open to all Porsche S Designation models
S, S2, S4, 4S, RS, GTS
 
 

"GT" CAR DRIVE
 
Saturday, July 24th, 2021
 
"GT"  Model Car drive
Open to all Porsche GT2, GT3 or GT4 models
 
 

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



CLUB NEWSLETTER

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 in April, Covid 19 restrictions permitting.
 
We are still looking for one or two local host volunteers to fill the vacant locations for 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
 
- Burnaby
- Port Coquitlam, Pitt Meadows & Maple Ridge
- North Delta, Surrey
- Langley, Ft. Langley, Aldergrove
- Abbotsford & Mission
 
 
- Vancouver Luis Brasdefer & Elaine Anderson
 
- Richmond, Tssawassen, Ladner, Delta Geoff Chamberlain & Stacy Murton
 
- North & West Vancouver Mike Taylor, Joey Dong
 
- 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 ORIENTATION
 
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, March 18th, 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.
 
 



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
 
 



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 #3

The 914-6 uses a 911 engine.

Since the engine is reversed from its normal orientation in a 911 the result would have been 5 speeds in reverse and one forward.

How did Porsche resolve this?

 
Multiple choice, select one:

a. they reversed the engine rotation.

b. they moved the ring gear to the other side of the differential.

c. they reversed the shift linkage.

d. they mounted the transmission upside down.

 
from The Road Ahead March 7th, 2021

Porsche Trivia - Round 3
QUESTION #2
 
Besides the optional 928 S4 decal on the rear bumper panel, where else does the  "928" script appear on the exterior of a Porsche 928?
 
from The Road Ahead February 28th, 2021

Porsche Trivia - Round 3
QUESTION #1

The two-wheel drive layout used for the 996 GT2 was primarily a result of?
 
Multiple choice, select one:
a. Cost
b. Weight savings
c. Driver feedback
d. International GT motorsport regulations
 
from The Road Ahead February 21st, 2021



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 - Stella Tang
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
 
IT'S NOT JUST ABOUT THE CARS, IT'S ABOUT THE PEOPLE
 

 

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