The Riesentöter Award is the oldest and most coveted award of our region. This is presented to the person or persons who, in the opinion of their peers, has made the greatest contribution to or on behalf of the club or those who have made contributions to the club over a number of years. Literally translated, “Der Beste Riesentöter Des Jahres” is “best Riesentöter of the year”. It is interesting to note that the use of the word Riesentöter, meaning Giant Killer, was part of the inscription long before it was adopted as the official name of the region in 1973. The inscription on the 12″ pewter (not sterling silver) bowl reads:
Porsche Club of America
Eastern Penna Region
Activities Champion
Der Beste Riesentöter Des Jahres
2023 David Weiss
2022 Varsovia Fernandez
2021 Chris Barone
2019 Paula Gavin
2018 Corey and Beth McFadden
2017 Maggie and Dave Nettleton
2016 Dan Rufer
2015 Jeffrey and Wendy Walton
2014 Christopher Karras
2013 Paul Walsack
2012 Marty Kocse
2011 Myles Diamond
2010 Rick Owens
2009 Mark Reynolds
2008 Jim & Robin Zelinskie
2007 Jack & Carol Kramer
2006 Bodo & Francine Knochenauer
2005 Ken Nielson
2004 Brian & Terry Minkin
2003 Ed Kovalevich
2002 Tom Zaffarano
2001 Doug Mahoney
2000 Mike Andrews
1999 Fred Bonsall
1998 Tracy A. Chatley
1997 John D. Heckman
1996 John Crowley
1995 John Crowley
1994 Art Roth
1993 Betsi Lyle
1992 Paul K. Johnston
1991 Tony Bonanni
1990 Bob Russo
1989 Bill & Debbie Cooper
1988 Al Anderson
1987 Bill & Vicki O’Connell
1986 Skip Corey
1985 Tony & Eileen Checkowski
1984 John & Jill Heckman
1983 Bob & Dodie Russo
1982 Axel Shield
1981 Vern & Melody Lyle
1980 Don & Linda Applestein
1979 Bob Holland
1978 Bob Koerbel
1977 Bob Patton
1976 Bob Russo
1975 Vern Lyle
1974 Vern Lyle
1973 H. Wayne Flegler
1972 Robert A. Ahrens
1971 James E. Haas
1970 Richard Sweugart
1969 Frederick Remick
1968 McKean Carmichael, Jr.
1967 David Kauffman
1966 Christiana Freeman
1965 Richard Sweigart
1964 Reuben L. Hann
1963 Charles H. Stover
1962 Bonnie Goetz & Joel Whitcomb
1961 John M. Ludemann
1960 C.D. Beidler, Jr.
1959 C.D. Beidler, Jr.
The William C. Schmidt Broken Crankshaft Award was originated by an avid autocrosser. Bill “donated” the crankshaft from his 1971 912 for this award. This heavy award (try picking it up) is presented to the most improved autocross driver.
2023 Bruce Holenstein
2022 Chris Askin
2019 Jose Rivas
2018 Otoniel Figueroa
2017 Christopher Askin
2016 Shawn Black
2015 Robert Nyitrai
2014 Anthony Verratti
2013 Anthony O’Mara
2012 Dan Ruble
2011 Tanya Curtis
2010 Craig Nichols
2009 Chuck Smith
2008 Mike Kling
2007 Vytenius Bichnevicius
2006 Steve Mankowski
2005 Fred Gorstein
2004 n/a
2003 Bodo Knochenauer
2002 n/a
2001 John Groves
2000 n/a
1999 n/a
1998 Mike Ellis
1997 Jason Mahoney
1996 Jeff Yoroshko
1995 Nick Betegh
1994 Jim Foster
1993 Shannon Foster
1992 Pat Herman
1991 Judy Carle
1990 Dennis Aversanti
1989 Fred Matolicz
1988 Lisa Carle
1987 David Donohue
1986 Ron Lego
1985 Louis Hankin
1984 Betsi Marsh
1983 Russ Hunsberger
1982 Greg Henery
1981 Dodie Reiter
1980 Tina Tuccillo
1979 Alex Shield
1978 Linda Applestein
1977 Paul Walsack
1976 Peter Wood
1975 Ted Sechowicz
1974 Colleen Gleason
1973 A.J. Ahrens
1972 Rocky Williams
The infamous Tattered Helmet was first “won” by Howard Reed, who purchased the very first 914 in our region. This is awarded to the person who somehow distinguishes themselves in a less than glorious manner.
“Years and stories omitted to protect the guilty”
Steve Schueren
Jeff Smith
Howard Reed
Steven Meenan
Paul Walsack
Bill Cooper
Bill Russo
Al Burk
Henry Boreen
Ruth “Flip” Bauman
Jonathan “The Kermit” Arena
Craig Rosenfeld
Jonathan “The Kermit” Arena
Mike Stolper
Pat Tillson
Chuck Boschen
Christopher Nieminski
Jeff Smith
Wayne Richerson
Greg Rabil
Rita Hankcock
Corey McFadden
Bob Holland 2x
Tom Dymani
Bob Koerbel
Doris Robinson
John Rosenblum
Bob Lamb
Paul Margaritis
Patrick Wayman
Nick Hatalski
Nick “Twice” Benz
John Chatley 2x
Kurt Faller
Chris Karras
Ricky Owens
Ed Murphy
Bob Ahrens
Tom Beil
Don Galbraith
Nick Plenzick
Paul Johnston
Charlie Keller
Chip “Scooter” Grimes
Bill Hyland
Richard van Zijl
Sybil
The High Speed Driver of the Year honors the track driver who displayed exceptional talent and significant improvement during the season.
2023 Anthony Cappello
2022 David Belzner
2021 Joe Rossi
2019 Brian Folkes
2018 Brent Rosen
2017 Greg Rabil
2016 Molly DiBianca
2015 Corey McFadden
2014 Frank von Esse
2013 Ara Chalian
2012 Mike Kling
2011 Dave Felker
2010 Glen Crawford
2009 Fred Gorstein
2008 Rick Owens
2007 Drew Coblitz
2006 Fred Brubaker
2005 Tom Dymant
2004 Ken Nielson
2003 Mark Reynolds
2002 Christine Perot
2001 Jeff Yoroshko
2000 Scot Miller
1999 Sutton Faller
1998 Mike Ellis
1997 Jim Zelinskie
1996 Lee Rogers
1995 Jim Foster
1994 Tuck Hunter
1993 Joseph Ilacqua
1992 Colin Dougherty
1991 Chris Beery
1990 Gordon Nagle
1989 Janet Weger
1988 David Donohue
1987 Don Cox
1986 Larry Herman
1985 Bob Lamb
1984 Al Anderson
The Mighty-Nitto Award was started by the Lyles, after they won their first autocross in a just-purchased car equipped with Mighty spark plugs and Nitto tires, neither one a recognized go-fast goodie. This award is presented to the person who Makes the Best of a Bad Situation.
2023 Seth Newman
2019 Kristoffer Murphy
2017 Richard & Elizabeth Purcell
2016 Kurt Faller and Nick Ganc
2015 Kristyne Haver
2014 Stuart Field
2013 Marty Kocse
2012 Anne Marie Von Esse
2011 Brian Minkin
2010 Frank Von Esse
2009 Allison Dollery
2008 George Busch
2007 Peter Majka
2006 Tony Scalies Family
2005 Sandor Ferenczy
2004 Don Bauman
2003 Bodo Knochenauer
2002 Kurt Faller
2001 n/a
2000 Terry Lefko
1999 Bob Wiegand
1998 Mike Furman
1997 Bill & Debbie Cooper
1996 n/a
1995 Jim Hartman
1994 Axel Shield
1993 Don Applestein
1992 Bob Russo
1991 Rex & Lisa Carle
1990 Bob Koerbel
1989 Ed Arnold
1988 Don Galbraith
1987 John Williamson
1986 Axel Shield
1985 Al Anderson
1984 Bob Holland
1983 Bob Holland
1982 Bob Koerbel
1981 Charlie And Eric Keller
The Door Prize goes to the most active “new” member throughout the year and proves the motto “It’s not just the cars, it’s the people.” The Door Prize is literally a door from a 356 Porsche; first presented by John Heckman
2023 Seth Newman
2019 Kristoffer Murphy
2017 Richard & Elizabeth Purcell
2016 Kurt Faller and Nick Ganc
2015 Kristyne Haver
2014 Stuart Field
2013 Marty Kocse
2012 Anne Marie Von Esse
2011 Brian Minkin
2010 Frank Von Esse
2009 Allison Dollery
2008 George Busch
2007 Peter Majka
2006 Tony Scalies Family
2005 Sandor Ferenczy
2004 Don Bauman
2003 Bodo Knochenauer
2002 Kurt Faller
2001 n/a
2000 Terry Lefko
1999 Bob Wiegand
1998 Mike Furman
1997 Bill & Debbie Cooper
1996 n/a
1995 Jim Hartman
1994 Axel Shield
1993 Don Applestein
1992 Bob Russo
1991 Rex & Lisa Carle
1990 Bob Koerbel
1989 Ed Arnold
1988 Don Galbraith
1987 John Williamson
1986 Axel Shield
1985 Al Anderson
1984 Bob Holland
1983 Bob Holland
1982 Bob Koerbel
1981 Charlie And Eric Keller
The Instructor of the Year is pretty much self explanatory and goes to the instructor who performs well and above their call of duty both on and off the track.
2023 Stefan Laessig
2022 Brent Rosen
2021 Kris Murphy
2019 Jeffrey Smith
2018 Jack Cooney
2017 Patrick Wayman
2016 Steve Hoagland
2015 Dan Rufer
2014 Joe Santa
2013 Fred Brubaker
2012 Ian Goddard
2011 Kevin Douglas
2010 Brian Minkin
2009 Dave Ehm
2008 Myles Diamond
2007 Steve Schuren
2006 Jeff Yoroshko
2005 Jack Kramer
2004 Jim Zelinskie
2003 John Heckman
2002 Don Cox
2001 Brian Smith
2000 Kurt Faller
The Press on Regardless Rally Award is given to the ralliers who will not give up without a fight despite getting lost or coming in last.
2016 Owen O’Brien
2015 Corey & Beth McFadden
2014 Vidal de la Cruz
2010 Fred & Ronda Bonsal
2005 Frank Harrison & Kathy Wright
2004 Rezal Rahman
2003 Shelley M. Menkowitz
2002 William O’Connell
