Don Peak 2001 photo by Jim Kucera www.ocpanteras.com
April 2007
From
Richard Barkley...
Don Peak passed away … after a long bout with cancer. Don was one of the
founding fathers of POCA and, like me, was at the first POCA meeting at Payton
LM in San Pedro. For those who did not have the good fortune to know him,
Don was one of the finest men you would ever want to meet. Don was
totally in love with the Pantera and had, I believe, over 250K miles on
his car. I was talking to Judy McCartney over the weekend and she said
that he had a room in his house dedicated to the Pantera that had just
about every piece of Pantera memorabilia ever made or written. …
Las Vegas
convoy begins at 9:00AM at Burger Town
located near the fwy 10/Archibald off ramp just before the hwy 15 to LV. Two convoys are scheduled for the run…one on
Wednesday and one on Thursday.
Irwindale Speedway with Foothill chapter promises a fun filled day with a chance to drive
the Speedway in a parade of Panteras.
Let’s show everyone how to really drive these old cars on Apr 21.
Track Time. Button
Willow Jun 16-17.
Tech Inspector is
needed for TPOC cars in support of next year’s Fun Rally. Contact Rod for more info.
Reminders:
from rkunishige@hotmail.com. Please email needed corrections/additions to
me.
Apr 21 Superformance
Open house at Hillbank
Office bldg 6 Autry Irvine 9;30-1:30 show n shine brunch RSVP Debbie Morton
debram@hillbankusa.com.
Apr 21 Irwindale
Speedway Show & Track event with Foothill
Chapter’s Rob D’Orazio 626 795-915.
Free admission for up to 30 Panteras including a passenger. Panteras on parade at 3:30 Sat.
Apr 25-29 POCA
Las Vegas Fun Rally
register early.
May 9 TPOC
Mtg 7PM Mimi’s 18461
Brookhurst & Ellis FV. Bring your best TPOC story.
Jun 6-10 Reno-Tahoe
Fun Rally Jim Nowlin 775
831-1730 Poker run, gondola ride, go-kart race comedy show.
Jun 11 TPOC
Mtg 7PM Mimi’s 18461
Brookhurst & Ellis FV. Bring your best joke.
Jun 16-17 Button
Willow w/Jim Saxton 626
285-2024 to join TPOC crew and test your skills on this very demanding
course. Elevations and off-camber turns
strains both men and machines…women too.
Jul 11 TPOC
Mtg 7PM Mimi’s 18461
Brookhurst & Ellis FV. Bring your best…
Aug TPOC
BBQ looking for a
host/hostess. How about a chili
cookoff? Mom’s secret recipe wins!
Aug 8 TPOC
Mtg 7PM Mimi’s 18461
Brookhurst & Ellis FV. Bring your car.
Aug 17 MontereyConcorso
Itialiano Black Horse
Golf see Concorso.com or PI.
Sep 12 TPOC
Mtg 7PM Mimi’s 18461
Brookhurst & Ellis FV. I’ll be on Maui!
Sep 2 Belmont
Shore is always a hit
with those who like to shop. Contact Dave Rudderow.
Oct 10 TPOC
Mtg 7PM Mimi’s 18461 Brookhurst
& Ellis FV.
Nov 3-4 Willow
Springs Open Track sponsored by
Jim Saxton 626 285-2024. West Coast
Racing invites you to run all makes & models at speed on the Willow Springs
road course in Rosamond, just north of Lancaster. Jim and Cherie Saxton host both Pantera and Ferrari clubs for
this two day event twice a year. TPOC
helps registration Saturday as a fundraiser.
So, bring your car and experience the fastest track in the west (often
the site of new car testing as seen on Speed TV). The cars are divided into 4 classes based on your skill level
from pro to novice (instructors provided) and car preparation. Or, come and make the TPOC treasury grow by
helping with the registration and enjoy watching some very fast, expensive cars
race. Be sure to offer a ride to the
guy holding a helmet labeled with “ROD”.
Nov 14 TPOC Mtg 7PM Mimi’s 18461 Brookhurst & Ellis FV. Bring your best
17 Members attended the last
meeting. Will you make it 22 next time?
Newsletters are posted on the web site in its own section for those who would like to see the color photos contained herein. Mailed newsletters are typically in b/w to reduce costs. Please let Judy know if you’d like to get your newsletter via email, by post or both.
Just ask Phyllis if you would like a free TPOC badge. We urge each of the 92 members to wear them proudly.
May
2 Pomona - Twilight Cruise Night - NHRA Museum 1101 W. McKinley Ave. - 4PM - 8PM -
3-6 Solvang - Porsche 356 Club North Meets South - Royal Scandanavian Inn -
4 Escondido - Cruisin' Grand - Grand Ave. Downtown - 5PM - 9PM every Friday April through September
4-6 Riverside - Show and Go Car Show - Downtown - 951-660-2228 -
5-6 El Mirage - SCTA Land Speed Racing - El Mirage Dry Lake Bed -
5-6 Van Nuys - Spring Fling XXI - Woodley Park - 8AM - 2PM -
5 Riverside - Corvette Show -3545 Central Ave - 8AM - 3PM -
6 Anaheim - 8th Annual Aircooled VW Spring Picnic - Canyon RV Park - - e-mail
6 Camarillo - Revving it up for Education - Camarillo Airport Facility - 7:30AM - 3:30PM -
6 Irvine - Spring California Truck Jamboree - Hidden Valley Park - 10AM - 5PM - 310-326-4526 -
6 Pasadena - All Chevy Car Show - 3003 E. Colorado Blvd. - 8AM - 2PM -
9-13 Santa Maria - 2007 Plymouth Owners Club National Spring Meet - Santa Maria Inn -
11 Escondido - Cruisin' Grand - Grand Ave. Downtown - 5PM - 9PM every Friday April thro September
11-13 Big Bear Lake - Moms & Rods - Northwood's Resort -
11-13 San Diego - Streak 34 - Campland by the Bay -
12 Glendale - Annual Buick Show - Crescenta Valley Park 3901 Dunsmore Ave - 8AM - 3PM -
12 La Habra - Open House at Boyd Coddington's - 811 East Lambert Rd. - 9AM - Noon -
12 Lake Forest - 19th Annual All Pontiac Show - 23621 El Toro Rd. - 8AM - 3PM -
12 Long Beach - 11th Annual All Toyotafest - Queen Mary - 9AM - 3PM -
12 Santa Fe Springs - Hot Rod and V-Twin Show - 10652 Bloomfield Ave. - 8AM - 3PM - 562-906-2120
12 Villa Park - 4th Annual Villa Park High School Car & Bike Show - 18042 Taft Ave - 9AM - 3PM -
13 Long Beach - Hi-Performance Swap Meet & Car Show - Veterans Stadium -
16-20 Fullerton - 12th Annual Muckenthaler Motor Car Festival - 1201 W. Malvern Avenue -
17-20 Newport Beach - 9th Annual Vintage Vacations Spring Rally - Newport Dunes -
18-20 Costa Mesa - Extreme Motorsports Expo - OC Fairgrounds -
18-20 Santa Maria - Motorcycle Madness - Santa Maria Fairpark -
18 Escondido - Cruisin' Grand - Grand Ave. Downtown - 5PM - 9PM every Friday April thro September
19 Corona - VW Springfest 2007 - 2850 Palisades Dr. - 8AM - 2PM -
19 Mission Bay - 4th Annual Corvette Dreamin' Car Show - Ventura Cove - 10AM - 3PM -
19 Ontario - Inland Empire Car Club Council Car Show - 2131 Convention Ctr. Way - 10AM - 3PM -
19 Riverside - Micro to Muscle Car Show - 6755 Victoria Ave. - 9AM - 2PM - 714-585-3814 -
19 San Pedro - LA Wood - Ports O' Call Village - 8AM - 3PM
19 Torrance - Super Cruise 2007 - 4801 Pacific Coast Hwy. - 9AM - 3PM -
20 La Quinta - Rod & Custom Car Show - 78-015 Main Street - 7:30AM - 3PM -
20 Redlands - 11th Annual Firefighters Car Show - Downtown - 7AM - 3PM -
20 San Diego - 30th Annual Plastic Fantastic All Corvette Show - Spanish Landing - 7AM - 2:30PM -
20 Ventura - Karmann Ghia Treffen 9 - 1604 Morse Ave. - 7:30AM - 3PM -
20 Vista - Dubs in the Sun 2007 - Brengle Terrace Park - 8AM - 2PM -
25 Escondido - Cruisin' Grand - Grand Ave. Downtown - 5PM - 9PM every Friday April thro September
25-27 Paso Robles - 26th Annual Cruisin' Nationals - - Flyer1 - Flyer2
26 Escondido - American Heritage Car Show - Grape Day Park - 9AM - 3PM -
26 Yorba Linda - John Force RaceStation Cruise Night - 22722 Old Canal Rd. - 4- 7PM -
27 Anaheim - La Palma Studebaker Show - Harbor & La Palma - 8AM - 3PM - 714-835-0249 - e-mail
27 Fallbrook - 42nd Annual Vintage Car Show - 2234 Stage Coach Ln. - 6:30AM - 2PM -
27 Long Beach - Cycle Show & Swap -