Concours Corner - Bob Kuchenbecker and Jeff Frye

PORSCHES & PLANES IV - Concours at Stoney Point Airport… Results

We had another great showing of our favorite car for the Porsches & Planes Concours. The Weather Channel promised on the day of the event, if not clear skies, at least no rain until after 3:00pm. Just goes to show why they call it weather forecasting instead of weather control or guarantee. Drizzle started around noon and by the time that judging commenced we were in a real downpour. Twenty-seven competitors braved the elements and prepared their cars for the judges to inspect. We had 10 club members compete in the Full Concours Class and an additional 17 entries for our Wash & Shine Class. In addition to the competition another forty or so members brought their Porsches to the show. In spite of the wet conditions, the participants, spectators and guests that attended the event enjoyed a tremendous assortment of Porsches and enjoyed a great BBQ lunch provided by our friends from "Shane's Rib Shack". Our special thanks go out to club member Steve Erhardt, owner of PHILLY PRETZEL FACTORY, who kindly provided hot pretzels to all attendees just prior to the awards ceremony.

The awards for Full Concours were presented as follows: 

"Peoples Choice" was awarded to Jeff Frye for his classic 1965 356C.

"Judges Choice" was awarded to Steve Blalock for his well prepared 2007 997 Carrera.

First Place awards for Wash & Shine were presented as follows:

None of our events could take place without the help of our members and the friends of the club. We want to extend our sincere thanks to Cliff Whitney, the Stoney Point Airfield Homeowners Assoc., our host for the event.

An observation... in the 6+ years Bob and I have been participating in Concours this is the first event in our region that has been held in the rain. Inclement weather can hide a variety of sins in car preparation but at the same time add a real challenge to the judges and support staff that assist in staging the event. Special thanks go out to our "very wet" Porsche Club volunteers; Brian & Lisa King, Dick Kjellson, Danny & Cathy Saxton, Jack Baker, Chris & Barbara Gellner, Jack Baker, Terry & Debbie Sullivan, Bob Axt, Rob Casey, Maria Cordell, Tom & Brian Roy, David Wilhide, Alan Kendall, Steve Blalock, Bill Ibsen, Nancy Frye and Patti Kuchenbecker and everyone else that pitched in to help the event succeed. Without all their assistance the event would not have been the success that it was.

Our next Concours event will be July 26th at Hennessey Porsche, 990 Mansell Road, Roswell, GA 30076
This Concours Event will be staged indoors, in the service garage. Registration will start at 11AM. Lunch will be provided by our friends at Hennessey beginning at 12PM and Judging is planned to begin at 1:00PM rain or shine. Awards will be given in both categories; our Full Concours Class and the Wash and Shine Class. A beautiful engraved plaque for "Peoples Choice" will also be awarded. Remember, we always need lots of help to stage a successful event. If you just want to come and show off your car and you're not yet ready to commit to competing in a Concours, you can still participate by being a volunteer. We'll see you, Sunday July 26th.

Don't forget, "RENNFEST 2009" will be at Brasstown Valley Resort again and should be one of the best events you can be a part of this year. It will be another great showing of our fine Porsches staged at another picturesque setting in the North Georgia Mountains. The Concours Event will take place first thing in the morning on Saturday. We encourage all Porsche Club members, even those of you that can't spend the entire weekend, to attend the Concours on Saturday and see the show.

Copyright © 2009 Peachstate Region Porsche Club of America