Nord Stern Chronicles
Snapshots of Nord Stern’s very rich history
Nord Stern History Post 11
1964 Parade Lake Geneva
Here is the program from the 1964 Porsche Parade at Lake Geneva that I believe I got from the late Mark Bouljon. This was the 9th Parade, hence the 9 throughout the program. They did a good job selling advertising. Note there were two Minnesota dealers listed. Archie...
Nord Stern History Post 10
Road America Parade Autocross
The 1984 Porsche Parade was held in Appleton, Wisconsin with the autocross held at Road America. Quite a few Nord Sterners participated. You would think with all the track experience in Nord Stern, especially at Road America, that Nord Stern would clean up in the...
Nord Stern History Post 9 Brainerd Club Race
PCA began Club Racing in 1992. Nord Stern held the 8th Club Race at Brainerd in 1993. Bob Fleming designed this logo for that first Brainerd Club Race. Early in PCA's Club Racing Program, trophies were discouraged. Nord Stern went tongue-in-cheek with these wool...
Nord Stern History Post 8
Marvin Windows Ad
Nord Stern has appeared many times in various forms of advertising over the years. A member who was with a one of the major Minneapolis ad agencies ( I forget which one as it is no longer using the name it was then) reached out looking for a car for a photo shoot. ...
Nord Stern History Post 7
Ice Racing Kitchak
Peter Kitchak ice racing in 1974. Quite the wing! This does really look like fun! Peter still has quite an impressive collection. You can see it here:
Nord Stern History Post 6
Afton Concour (Updated)
The Afton Concour began in a steady rain in 1970 And was held annually for 35 years before we out-grew the site. This event is now the All Porsche Show so maybe we should be celebrating a golden anniversary!. Many still miss Selma’s ice cream parlor across the street....