Learning Curves In last May’s write up, we reviewed the opportunities to learn and/or increase our proficiency at more courses than we had typically done in the past several years, simply by driving oft-visited tracks in the opposite direction from which we usually have run. There is always a “learning curve”[…]
Read More »By: Collin Fat, Zone 7 Representative Sacramento Valley Region 916.955.7966 cfat@fatsrestaurants.com The year has started off with the completion of new elections at all of the 10 regions which comprise Zone 7 with new presidents being elected at Redwood, Monterey Bay, Loma Prieta, Sierra Nevada, and Diablo regions. Leading Redwood[…]
Read More »Only 6 weeks remain until the 2019 Carlsen Autocross 2019 Series opener at Alameda Point on 3/17. I just created the MSR event for Autocross #1 and you can sign-up now, today if you like. If you’ve never tried Autocross, now is the perfect time to give it a go.[…]
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To the grand orchestral score of Richard Wagner’s “Ride of the Valkyries,” the 58thAnnual Golden Gate Region Awards Gala kicked off the New Year with a curated collection of luxury and sports Porsches on parade (including a ’73 911 Carrera RS) in a “Circle of Light” spectacular with sound and[…]
Read More »Thanks to all who joined for our inaugural New Year’s Social last Thursday!! It was an amazing turnout and everyone enjoyed food, drinks, and mingling on Paul Martin’s private patio. We had lots of new members mixing with long-time members of the club as well as spouses and friends who[…]
Read More »I wanted to kick things off this month with a few quick updates as the year gets into full swing for GGR, as well as a few thoughts on electricity. First: events. Despite it not even being the end of January, we’re already four events deep into our 2019 calendar.[…]
Read More »On a cool and crisp Sunday morning in January, nothing warms the heart like the roaring sound of 40+ Porsches of all models venturing on a 3-hour energetic run through Santa Cruz Mountains, PCH and everything in between. This event was capped off by having a catered artisanal boxed lunch[…]
Read More »Board Meeting Minutes January 17, 2019 Present: John Celona, Brian Emmett, Brad Kellett, Robert Habibi, Ed Hunter, Jim McClelland, Marianne Merritt, Michael Sherman Call to Order: The meeting was called to order at 6:36 pm. Call for agenda changes: Rule change approval for D Call for calendar changes: The first[…]
Read More »Capt. Mike (AKA) Capt. Michael Sherman, USN-Ret.Membership Director GGR Regional Summary Total Members, 3451 Primary Members, 2346Affiliate Members, 1101 Life Members, 6 [/table] “Porsche Road Trip”: a new digital tour guide is launched Even more driving pleasure: Porsche Road Trip supports car enthusiasts in planning, organising and navigating extraordinary trips.[…]
Read More »Esteemed Drivers, As we start off the 2019 calendar year, there are a few “business” items to pass your way. Let’s get right to them. DE and Club Race Registration Dates: Perhaps it would be nice if we gave you some kind of notice of when registration for our 2019 track events[…]
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