Winterwww.ipb-autosport.comAbout the Cover....This Month’s Cover Photo was taken byDoug DeVetter at the 2002 Christmas Partyand 40 th Anniversary Celebration. Thelineup <strong>of</strong> cars is quite striking. Though I wasunable to attend all who did reportedlyhad a wonderfully enjoyable time. DennisStettner has an article about the event inthis month’s Drifter.From the Publisher...This is the second issue that I havepublished , it is getting easier. I didn’trealize how many SVR members are morethan willing to help. There are many Iwould like to thank but if I forget to put aname or two here please don’t think theomisionmeans any more than I am in a“Brain Fog”.My thanks goes out again to DennisStettner, to David and Katherine Sheppardwho acted as resources even though boththeir computers crashed and needed newoperating systemsMost <strong>of</strong> all my thanks to Rik Larson whohas been such a great help it is beyonddescription.Steve Goltz,Drifter PublisherCorver Photo: Doug DeVetterTracQuestWould you like todrive your caron a Racetrack?TracQuest runs high speed DriverEducation (DE) events at race tracksthroughout the country. TracQuestDE events are widely known forsafety, excellent instruction and tons<strong>of</strong> track time. These are noncompetitiveevents with strict rulesfor passing.UPCOMING EVENTS:Laguna Seca Mar. 1-2Thunderhill June 29-30For sign up and more informationcontact Russ Hildebrand at 916-383-8432, visit the TracQuest Website onlineat www.tracquest.com, or send e-mailto info@tracquest.com
<strong>Sacramento</strong> <strong>Valley</strong> <strong>Region</strong> - PCA2003 Board <strong>of</strong> DirectorsPresidentKim Nelson _____________________ 916-933-4282305 Glen Ridge Way, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762kim356@directcon.netVice PresidentDennis Stettner __________________ 916-725-50108767 Country Creek Drive, Orangevale, CA 95662dstettner@surewest.netTreasurerBarbara McCrory_________________ 530-272-3390P.O.Box 959, Penn <strong>Valley</strong>, CA 95946bjmccrory@accessbee.comVolume 41, No.2<strong>Sacramento</strong> <strong>Valley</strong> <strong>Region</strong><strong>Porsche</strong> <strong>Club</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>America</strong>- In its 41st Year!Upcoming Events3 February Dinner Meeting3 March Dinner Meeting6,7 CRAB 3014 SVR Spring Flowers Rally17 New Member Tour18 Zone 7 Autocross #1 and #2February 2003The DrifterSecretaryTom Sisson ____________________ 209-296-535214537 Surrey Junction Ave, Sutter Creek, CA 95685targatom@goldrush.comSocialKatherine Sheppard_______________ 916-989-0199Folsom, CA 95630MembershipRoger Turner_____________________ 916-725-07518379 Robina Court, Orangevale, CA 95662turnerna@ix.netcom.comCompetition & SafetyBill Thorp_______________________ 707-693-01161865 Derby Dr., Dixon, CA 95620bt9146@directvinternet.comNewsletter EditorPeter Cross_______________________ 916-972-84611095 Sand Bar Circle, Carmichael, CA 95608pacross@attbi.comWebmasterDoug DeVetter __________________ 530-676-90463552 Covello Circle, Cameron Park, CA 95682doug.devetter@attbi.comPast PresidentRuss Hildebrand ________________ 916-383-84328735 Fallbrook Way, <strong>Sacramento</strong>,CA 95826russellh911@earthlink.net (Home)russellh@rocklin.ca.gov(Work)Zone7 RepresentativeTim Fleming _____________ 916-985-4142 (Home)916-381-9100 (Work)107 Cobb Court, Folsom, CA 95630Tfleming@mtcosac.com#2 PartsHeaven Features and Reviews8 CRAB...the Beginning - Linda Mitchell8 Christmas and Anniversary Party - Dennis Stettner12 The New Cayenne Road Test - Bob Peake19 CRAB Walking Tour - Tambra KroetzColumns and Departments2 SVR Coming Attractions4 On The Pole - Kim Nelson5 Membership Information - Roger Turner5 Drifting Back - Larrry Wilson9 Rally - Rik Larson10,11 SVR People, Places & <strong>Porsche</strong>s - Steve Goltz13 2002 Mendocino Tour - Rik Larson16 Goodie Store - Tom & Jude Sisson19 The Social Scene - Katherine Sheppard20 Drifter ClassifiedsInformation and Committee DirectoryAutocrossBill Thorp_____________ 707-693-01161865 Derby Dr., Dixon, CA 95620bt9146@directvinternet.comCharitySusan Fleming _______ 916-985-4142107 Cobb Court, Folsom, CA 95630TRFleming@jps.netConcoursKent Brandon ________ 916-663-17023450 Hector Road,Newcastle, CA 95658cmkenzie@jps.netGoodie StoreTom and Jude Sisson __ 209-296-535214537 Surrey Junction AveSutter Creek, CA 95685targatom@goldrush.comNewsletter PublisherSteve Goltz____________916-961-37058528 Via Gwynn Way,Fair Oaks,CA 95628sgoltz@sbcglobal.netSVR Websitehttp://www.derporsche.netRallyRik Larson ____________ 916-481-60842120 Maddox Court, Carmichael, CA 95608sysnake@attbi.comTechnicalOPEN POSITIONcontact any SVR Board member if interestedShare-the-WealthRich and Karen McGlumphy_____ 916-725-9828629 Vernon Oaks Drive, Roseville, CA 95678muppet@jps.netAdvertising Manager:Dennis Stettner ________________ 916-725-50108767 Country Creek Drive, Orangevale, CA 95662dstettner@surewest.netThe Drifter is published monthly by the <strong>Sacramento</strong> <strong>Valley</strong> <strong>Region</strong>(SVR), <strong>Porsche</strong> <strong>Club</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>America</strong>, for its members. Written contributionsand photos are welcome and should be mailed to the Editor.Text files can be sent by e-mail. The deadline for material is the first<strong>of</strong> the month for publication in the following month. SVR membersshould notify the Membership Director promptly <strong>of</strong> an addresschange to insure uninterrupted delivery.Inquiries about commercial advertising should be addressed tothe Advertising Manager.All material in this newsletter is protected by copyright, however,newsletter editors <strong>of</strong> other regions chartered by the <strong>Porsche</strong> <strong>Club</strong><strong>of</strong> <strong>America</strong> may reprint any article provided that credit is given tothe author and <strong>Sacramento</strong> <strong>Valley</strong> <strong>Region</strong> and The Drifter is cited asthe source.1