President’s Report August 2014

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Jason Miller – KY Region President

Saturday, July 19, 7:30 am.  I look out the window, it is mostly cloudy.  I check the weather forecast – 10% chance of rain and the weatherman says, “mostly dry today.”  Thinking to myself, yesterday there was a 0% chance of rain and it rained most of the day.  What to do?

Today is the 10th Anniversary of the Keeneland Concours and we are supposed to embark on our annual drive at 10:00 am.  While the Concours is a “Rain or Shine” event, our drive is typically a “Shine” only event.  So Holly, Grace, and I decide to leave the Porsche in the garage and head to the DQ in our Lincoln SUV expecting to be met by no one.  We’ll just grab a late breakfast, maybe a movie, and return home.  To my surprise four P-cars arrive in the mist.  We all discuss the weather, admire the cars (not the Lincoln), and decide to head toward Lexington.

For 2014 a single automaker was not honored, but rather each class winner from the past 10 years was invited back, with a featured winner’s circle reunion.  This was set to be the best of best.

Upon arriving to Keeneland, it was clear the weather had turned people off.  Attendance was noticeably down.  The off and on mist, at times a more steady rain, proved to be a nuisance causing many to leave shortly after arriving.

Admittedly, I was disappointed to not have the opportunity to view all of the fine automobiles on display.  But, I did have the opportunity to chat with friends new and old.  And, although I was driving a Lincoln SUV with a few Porsches, it was an enjoyable spirited drive.  All in all, it was a fantastic Saturday!

This is truly why I enjoy the KYPCA – good activities with great friends “Rain or Shine.”  Have you participated in a drive or other KYPCA event this driving season?  If not, what are you waiting for?  Check the calendar.  There are still plenty of planned events coming up and there will be more added.  Have an idea for a drive or event?  Share it with us and we will do our best to make it happen.  This has been our most active driving season to date, at least during my time as a KYPCA member.  Let’s keep it going.

Our August meeting will be Monday, August 11 at El Tarasco in St. Matthews.  The meeting starts at 7pm, but many arrive as early as 6:30.