Alwin Springer
Springer has been rooted in Porsche Motorsport for over 50 years – first as a technician, and ultimately as CEO of Porsche Motorsport North America from 1990 to 2002. He was instrumental in shaping the motorsport presence of Porsche in the United States into what it is today and remains an intricate element of the marque to this day as a consultant. Having begun with the Porsche 718 Spyder in 1966 up through multiple iterations of the 917, the 935, and punctuated by his involvement with the 962, Springer has led Porsche on this continent through many of its most significant milestones.
Bruce Meyer
Meyer is a celebrated car collector, real estate investor, and founding chairman of the Petersen Automotive Museum in Los Angeles. A lifelong automotive enthusiast and Porsche owner for more than 60 years, Meyer has played a pivotal role in preserving automotive heritage and elevating the cultural status of hot rods and classic cars. His world-class collection, renowned for its rarity and historical significance, has been featured in major exhibitions and continues to inspire enthusiasts worldwide. Recognized as a leading voice in the automotive community, Meyer’s dedication ensures that iconic vehicles remain appreciated for generations to come.
Nathan Merz
Merz is an all-consuming Porsche fanatic who desires to know each model down to the minutiae. As the owner of Columbia Valley Luxury Cars in Redmond, WA, he buys and sells over 100 special Porsches annually. His collections span a broad spectrum of models and generations, particularly emphasizing all-original true #1 condition examples. His expertise lies in valuation and authentication. His content is on YouTube, various social media platforms, Porsche Panorama, Avants, and Spiel Magazines. He is a regular guest on various industry panels, Auction discussions, and PCA Tech Tactics. His personal passions are his four children, one grandson, ultra-running, and fitness.
Timothy McNair
McNair is the owner of Grand Prix Concours, a company that specializes in detailing the finest motorcars for international events. He also judges at many concours events around the country, including Pebble Beach, The Amelia, Detroit Concours, Greenwich and Cavallino. McNair is an active board member and Chief Judge of the Radnor Hunt Concours, a member of the prestigious IAC/PFA, a senior national Ferrari judge, and a club member of PCA, Ferrari Club of America, MBCA, Lancia/FIAT club and the AROC. This year, he also hosted the Hagerty YouTube show, Beyond the Details, taking you on a backstage look at concours prep and automotive rolling art. Among the many collector cars he’s owned, the one he enjoys the most is a 1992 Lancia Delta Integrale, ideal for weekend trips and Cars & Coffee events. The one car he truly covets is the McLaren F1. In his business, he has worked on over 35 F1s which he says is truly the best sports car of the modern era.