Nord Stern Begins A Year of Celebration

Nord Stern was officially chartered by the Porsche Club of America on March 28, 1959 making 2009 it's 50th year. The Club is planning a year long celebration of this long and storied history. The kick-off will take place with a gala celebration at Interlachen Country Club on January 17th. Details are available on another post.

This anniversary has led to an examination of the Region's history, the people, the cars, and the activities. This history will be re-told throughout the year. It ranges from Tom Countryman bringing home his 1952 356 coupe from his service in Europe which we believe was the first Porsche licensed in Minnesota. This was always a racing Region with members like Tom and others racing 550 Spyders and Speedsters in the early days. A Porsche Parade was hosted at Brainerd in 1976 which was an incredible achievement for a Region of then less than 100 members. Nord Stern hosted the 8th PCA Club Race in 1993 and has been very active in the program ever since. The list of this Region's achievements goes on and on, and culminated in it's being recognized by PCA at the 2008 Porsche Parade in Charlotte NC as PCA Region of the Year. The historic Ferry Porsche Award will be on display at the party. You may want to get your picture taken with it.

Those who have Nord Stern historical information should contact Roger Johnson.