09 June Scene Cover - Porsche Club of America - Chicago Region

2009 Rallye School
Carl Armand photo by Steve Rashbaum
The 2009 edition of the
PCA Chicago Region Rallye
School, held on April 19,
2009, was a huge success.
Sponsored by Loeber Motors,
hosted by Adam Ricco, the
event was held in the rear
auto display area. Flanked
by some of the most beautiful
new and used Porsches ever
seen, we were all anxious to
get the Rallye year started.
Jack Stephensen instructed us
with his usual detailed
and well presented rules of
the Rallye Road. He made
us laugh as he recounted past
Rallye experiences. Those
recollections raised memories from other experienced
Rallyists in attendance. Everyone was eager to share traps
that caught them or a funny story from the cockpit. You
know we all get along so well during these Rallyes.
Upon starting we experienced a little bit of liquid sunshine
that threatened to quell the enthusiasm, but nooooo, not
this gang. We forged ahead and had a great time. The
excitement was obvious at the check-points with comments
such as,
how’ my doing?,
gee I almost missed that turn,
was that a trap back there or what?,
where is so-and-so, I thought he was in front of me,
what happened?
How do I get him to hold a CAST?
Are we there yet?
All cars returned safely, which is a really good sign. I guess
they paid attention to Jack. Now the Novice Rallyists are
wondering where to get those double-wide clip boards,
stop watches, pencil holders and all sorts of stickers.
Gathering at the final check-point of Caldwell Kitchen &
Tap everyone exchanged excitement and frustration, but
most of all shared the camaraderie for which PCA is so
famous. After all, PCA is about the cars, but MORE about
the people. You will not meet a finer group.
There were more than 40 attendees many of whom were
new members and first-time Rallyists. The finishing order
was as follows:
Novice Driver Novice Navigator
* New members or guests
1. Karen Baribeaut David Weiner*
2. Eric Gehm Nancy Preston*
3. Buz Broane* Sherry Broane*
4. Mickey Casner* Marie Casner*
5. Tom Jesten* David Scholl*
6. John Nelson Jennifer Nelson*
7. Sean Blumenschein* Kristen Blumenschein*
8. Keith Green * Sean Green*
9. Jim Torusk* David Angelis*
10. Allen Balk Lori Balk
11. Patrick Yanahan Bonnie Yanahan
Sal & Lois DeTraglia, new members, attended
Experienced Rallyists participating were:
Fred & Marilee Jacobson,
Shauna Stephens & Paul Balga, and
Peter Faehnrich & Peter Brychel
We thank Karen Stephensen & Cindy Jacisin for making
registration go smoothly. Thanks to Jim Drury who
provided the sound system for the presentation. We
appreciate the help of the check-point workers, Toby
Duckett, Bonnie Duckett, Steve Rashbaum, Susan Shire,
Steve Olson, Sharon Olson, Ron Micek, Martha Kuffel,
Carl Armand, Karen Stephensen, Bob Rath & Cindy Jacisin.
Okay, now let’s get out there and Rallye!!!!!!
www.pca-chicago.org 29
June 2009