70th Anniversary Seminar Series #1
Porsche Panorama Team & Contributors - Rob Sass, Bruce Sweetman, Dave Mathews, Randy Wells, & Jay Gillotti
Date: Tuesday, July 8th, 10 am - 11:30 am
Location: Omni Hotel Pinon Room 2nd floor
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Meet the authors and photographers who have brought you great stories about Porsches in PCA's Panorama magazine, driven by PCA members. Panorama editor Rob Sass will join Jay Gillotti, Dave Mathews, Bruce Sweetman, and Randy Wells on a panel moderated by Lori Schutz, who will share their experiences.
70th Anniversary Seminar Series #2
Adobe Road Wine Racing in America - Kevin Buckler
Date: Tuesday, July 8th, 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
Location: Omni Hotel Pinon Room 2nd floor
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Kevin Buckler, a long-time PCA member, is known for building innovative and successful companies. The Racers Group, based in Petaluma, California, has competed at the highest level of motorsports since it was founded in 1992. Helmed by CEO and championship sportscar driver Kevin Buckler, the team has earned seven series championships, four Rolex 24 at Daytona victories (including an overall victory), a victory at the fabled 24 Hours of Le Mans, a victory at Petit Le Mans and over 100 professional victories and 200 combined podium finishes in major North American sportscar competition. The team holds the winningest record of any independent GT team in North America.
Kevin is an entrepreneur, professional racecar driver, and the founder and CEO of The Racers Group, a multifaceted motorsports operation, and Adobe Road Winery, one of the hottest boutique wineries in the United States. Both companies are operated from headquarters in Petaluma, California -- the starting line to Wine Country.
70th Anniversary Seminar Series #3
Jay Gillotti - Author of Porsche Decades and Lori Schutz - Daughter of the American Porsche CEO
Date: Thursday, July 10th, 10 am -11:30 am
Location: Omni Hotel Pinon Room 2nd floor
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Jay Gillotti, the Pacific Northwest Region Historian, will cover the basic history of Porsche from 1975 to the present. The seminar introduces the Porsche family and company history, with a special focus on Ferdinand Porsche as we celebrate his 150th birthday. Jay will also cover the basics of significant production and competition cars that PCA members have been bringing to Parade since we were founded. Learn more about how your vehicle fits into Porsche's rich and varied history (and all those mysterious three-digit numbers).
Peter W Schutz, the only American to lead Porsche AG, was CEO and President from 1981-1987. From Saving the 911 to winning Lemans 7 years in a row, he elevated the relationship between the factory and Parade's dedicated personnel to be the liaison for PCA. Hear great stories told from the point of view of Porsche cars, as told by his daughter, Lori Schutz, former Zone Rep and current Parade Historics Display Chair.