April, 2012 Escape Velocity Magazine - Space Coast PCA Home ...

Published Quarterly By The Space Coast Region, Porsche Club Of America 

May 2010 | Volume 4, Issue 2 

Back to Back 

at the Rolex 24 

Amelia Island Concours 

A Track Day With Derek Bell 

48 Hours of Sebring

President’s 

Column 

As I write my first President’s Column, I would like to begin by thanking 

Past President David O’Neal for his tireless efforts and outstanding 

leadership over the last few years. Even though he has moved up to 

be our Zone 12 Representative, I know he will still spend lots of time 

ensuring that Space Coast remains the premier region in all of the 

PCA. 

I would also like to recognize PCA National Treasurer Tom Gorsuch 

for his continued leadership to our region. We should never take for 

granted the value of having his wisdom and influence readily available 

to advise us and keep us on our path. 

Please join me in welcoming our new leadership team. They are the 

true heroes of the club, spending hours planning and executing each 

event. We continue to expand our team and would like to hear from 

you if you would like to become more involved in the club. 

Besides EV, Jonathan Parker has been hard at work updating our online 

version of the newsletter. Add it as a favorite on your browser and check 

it often to stay engaged, www.spc.pca.org. 

Thank you also to each of our advertisers and our primary sponsor 

Porsche of Melbourne. Without your continued support, none of this 

would be possible. If you are looking for a product or service, please 

consider our advertisers first and foremost. 

Lastly, I want to thank each of our members for the honor of acting as 

your president for the coming year. The officers and I promise to do our 

best to keep the positive momentum going from prior leadership. We 

are poised to have another banner year! 

We have lots of opportunities to get out, drive our cars, and enjoy the 

company of our fellow enthusiasts this year. The 991 launch party 

will be spectacular, the 6oth anniversary of Sebring is just around the 

corner; we are hosting Zonefest and it promises to be an incredible 

event; Sunrise to Sunset Rally 6 has an interesting twist this year; plus 

we have several other great drives and unique events planned. 

Whether you are a racer, a race or car enthusiast, or just enjoy the social 

aspects of the club, there is something for you. Hope to see you at an 

event soon. Now get out and drive those cars! 

Steve Hoffman 

On the cover: The new Porsche 911 serves as 

the pace car at the 50th running of the Rolex 24. 

Photo by Blake Blakely. 

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In This Issue 

Some Interesting Facts 

page 5 

Meet Our President 

page 7 

911 World Preview 

page 8 

St. Augustine Drive & Dine 

page 9 

Insurance for the Unthinkable page 10-11 

Rolex 24 

page 12-13 

Porsche Corral 

page 14-15 

Pelican Yacht Club Drive & Dine page 19 

Tech Column 

page 20-21 

Congrats to Dylan 

page 22 

Classifieds 

page 23 

Zonefest 2012 

page 24 

Check One Off the Bucket List page 25 

Kaffeeklatschen Corner 

page 27 

Advertiser Spotlight 

page 28 

Parade 2012 

page 29 

Coming Attractions 

page 30 

Member Spotlight 

page 31 

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President 

Steve Hoffman 

steve1rob2@aol.com 

321.652.4654 

Vice President 

John “Blake” Blakely 

blakeblakely@mac.com 

321.213.1203 

Secretary 

Lou Linden 

dbell73@cfl.rr.com 

321.474.5772 

Treasurer 

Tom Kirk 

tlkirk@cfl.rr.com 

321.591.2223 

Membership 

Brian Reinert 

breinert@cfl.rr.com 

321.298.0089 

Past President 

David O’Neal 

PCAzone12rep@gmail.com 

407.808.6461 

North Region Coordinator 

Mike Masters 

mdmasters911@gmail.com 

386.290.7479 

South Region Coordinator 

David Kelly 

mdkelly1@bellsouth.net 

772.713.4084 

Event Chair and Co-Chair 

Jason Breitfeller 

jbreitfeller@breitideas.biz 

321.806.8664 

Rick Parrott 

rparrott@cfl.rr.com 

321.751.5545 

Social Event Coordinators 

Ron Menck 

rmenck@att.net 

321.243.5356 

Jack Roberts 

jackeroberts@hotmail.com 

321.727.0046 

Skill Event Coordinators 

Andre Martineau 

amartineau2010@hotmail.com 

321.427.5619 

Brian Reinert 

breinert@cfl.rr.com 

321.298.0089 

Touring Coordinators 

Ralph Fritsche 

kilodawg@993mail.com 

321.289.9051 

Tom Kirk 

tlkirk@cfl.rr.com 

321.591.2223 

Classic Coordinators 

Ralph Fritsche 

kilodawg@993mail.com 

321.289.9051 

Shelby Goode 

zyborg7@hotmail.com 

321.632.2432 


Our 

Officials 

Event Insurance Coordinator 

Ken Marshall 

kmarshall@cfl.rr.com 

321.750.2096 

2012 Zonefest Chair 

Lou Linden 

dbell73@cfl.rr.com 

321.474.5772 

Webmaster 

Jonathan Parker 

jgparker@cfl.rr.com 

321.751.9032 

DE Chair/Chief Instructor 

Jonathan Parker 

jgparker@cfl.rr.com 

321.751.9032 

Charity Coordinator 

Lois Roberts 

loisroberts@hotmail.com 

321.506.3839 

EV Editor 

Ginny O’Neal 

goneal@ags-expo.com 

407.491.5810 

EV Advertising 

Jack Roberts 

jackeroberts@hotmail.com 

321.727.0046 

Sponsorship Chair 

Tom Gorsuch 

tgorsuch@cfl.rr.com 

321.626.0563

Some Interesting Membership Facts 

By Brian Reinert 

How would you like to see a few interesting facts on Space Coast 

Region membership? Currently, we have 463 primary and 290 

affiliate members for a total of 753! While most of our primary 

members live in Brevard County, 83 live in Indian River County, 

and 73 list Volusia County as home. 

But what about our Porsches? The following table identifies the 

number of Porsches registered by primary members and the year 

built: 


What type of Porsches you might ask? The following table 

identifies a few of the models: 

Please note the numbers do not perfectly align as some members 

have not provided information on the pca.org website under their 

profile. Likewise, many members have more than one Porsche. 

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Meet Our New President 

By Steve Hoffman 

Although I have met many of you over the last 

few years, there are still several members that 

I have not had the pleasure of meeting. So, I 

would like to start with a quick introduction. 

I have a lovely wife Robin and four children, 

Stefanie, Ryan, Tyler, and Victoria (Tori). 

Many of you have seen the younger two at 

numerous events. 

I actually owe my Porsche experience to Past 

President Ralph Fritsche who influenced me 

in 1984 to buy an absolutely stunning black 

1973 2.0 914. That was when I first joined 

the Cape Canaveral/Space Coast Region. My 

love affair with Porsche and the club only 

lasted a year before a combination of thick 

fog, a detour, and a light pole ended my 914’s 

life and took with it my front teeth. 

Being a broke college student, followed by a 

broke family man with four kids, it would be 

twenty years before Porsche ownership was 

back on the table. I had been driving pick-up 

trucks for the prior ten years, and with gas on 

the rise, Robin was on me to get a more fuel 

efficient car. When I told 

her the only car I would 

ever own was a Porsche, 

she said “go for it”. That 

was all I needed to hear. 

I called Ralph and we 

had my ‘86 Guards Red 

Carrera Targa parked 

in the garage within a 

week. 

I rejoined the club, got 

more involved, and 

nine Porsches later (I 

only own seven at the 

present time) - here we 

are today! Three of them are in the garage 

- the ‘87 930, the ‘67 912 and the ‘92 968 - 

all red. The ‘90 944 S2 Cab is technically 

Robin’s. And the other three are early ‘70s 

911s that are in some stage of restoration. 

I love the older cars and try to take every 

car I can get my hands on and bring them 

back to their original glory. Our garage 

and part of the bedroom are stuffed full of 

Zipper Urogynecology 

�is travel season focus on 

fun and not the restroom. 


Tyler, Robin, Steve, and Tori at Zonefest 2011 

older 911 parts just waiting to find a home 

on a future restoration. I promise Robin, they 

will get out of the house one day! 

I have a passion for anything and everything 

Porsche related. This club is a huge part of 

that passion. I hope I get a chance to meet 

all of you at some point and share your 

experiences. 

Make fewer pit stops with a 

visit to Zipper Urogynecology. 

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New Location: 1130 S. Harbor City Blvd., Melbourne

911 World Preview 

Porsche Press Release 

Photos By Porsche North America 

DETROIT – January 9, 2012 – Springtime arrives a little early 

today at the North American International Auto Show with the 

introduction of the 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet and Carrera 

S Cabriolet. 

Development of the new, seventh-generation 911 Carrera and Carrera 

S Coupes began with a new aluminum-steel body; the Cabriolets 

continue the evolution with the addition of an all-new, unique top 

that retains the characteristic 911 coupe roof line. The intelligent 

lightweight design makes use of magnesium for weight reduction, 

improved performance and lower fuel consumption. As with the new 

911 coupe, Porsche has managed to make the new Cabriolet 

models up to 132 pounds lighter than their predecessors. 

By completely redesigning the convertible top for the new 

911 Carrera models, Porsche engineers created a flexible 

roof comprised of a heated glass rear window with three 

integrated top elements. Comprised of magnesium bows 

covered in fabric, they make the convertible top very stable 

and particularly light. 

A water channel on the convertible top helps keep 

rainwater from dropping into the entry when opening the 

doors. Actuated by a button on the center console or by the 

vehicle key the top and opens or closes in approximately 13 

seconds, at speeds over 30 mph. 

“The USA is and remains an important market for Porsche 

with good growth prospects,” said Bernhard Maier, Porsche 

AG Board of Management Member for Sales and Marketing. 

“Detroit was deliberately chosen for the world premiere 

of the new 911 Cabrio because the USA is far and away 


our largest 911 Cabrio market.” The Coupé variant of the sports car 

classic will be available in the USA starting in February 2012 with the 

Cabriolet following a few months later, providing a fresh impetus. 

The two new Cabriolets feature the same engine as its Carrera Coupe 

counterpart. The rear of the 911 Carrera Cabrio houses a 3.4-liter 

flat six-cylinder engine generating 350 horsepower (hp) (257 kW) 

driving the rear wheels through a seven-gear manual 

transmission. The open-top Carrera S comes with 

a 3.8-liter flat six-cylinder engine developing 400 

hp (294 kW) and also has a standard seven-gear 

manual transmission. The Cabriolets have the 

Porsche Doppelkupplungsgetriebe (PDK) available 

as an option, helping to deliver even lower fuel 

consumption and shorter acceleration times. 

The new, 2012 911 Carrera Cabriolet will sprint to 60 

mph in as little as 4.4 seconds with the optional PDK, 

accelerating on to its top-track-speed of 176 mph. 

The 911 Carrera S Cabriolet with PDK will perform 

the same deeds in as little as 4.1 seconds and reaches 

a top-track-speed of 185 mph. 

With a 3.9-inch longer wheelbase over the outgoing 

model, a wider front track and the new electromechanical 

power steering, the new Cabriolets 

offer even sportier driving characteristics, greater 

precision and agility. Depending on model, there are 

other standard and optional active control systems 

available to further enhance the driving dynamics. 

The 911 Carrera Cabriolets will be available later in the spring of 

2012. The new 2012 911 Carrera Cabriolet will have a base MSRP of 

$93,700, while the 2012 911 Carrera S Cabriolet base MSRP will be 

$103,800 (excluding destination).

Another Wonderful Drive & Dine 

Article by Andre Martineau 

Photos by Curt Dieterle 

On Saturday, December 3rd, six cars - five Porsches and one 2011 

BMW M3 left the Lowes parking lot in Rockledge for a wonderful 

scenic drive through Brevard, Volusia, and Flagler counties. The 

weather could not have been any better and was especially enjoyed 

by those of us in convertibles. This D & D group was bound for 

St. Augustine to dine at 95 Cordova, a restaurant with a very fine 

reputation located in the famous historic hotel - Casa Monica. 

Space Coasters stop for a group shot 

along the way 

The evening festivities also included a Fife and Drum Concert, 

and viewing the British Night Watch Parade. This ceremony was 

an impressive pageant of color and light that reflects the customs 

of the 18th Century British when they occupied the city. It was 

punctuated with a multi-musket salute followed by Christmas 

carols. 

Here comes Santa Claus! 


Fire when ready! 

The route, chosen by current Zone 12 Representative David 

O’Neal, took the caravan on Old Dixie Highway through the 

Canaveral National Seashore in Titusville, and Tomoka State Park 

and Bird Sanctuary of Volusia County. The tour then took A1A 

for a breath of fresh sea air up the coastline to St. Augustine. The 

group toured some of the most spectacular scenery Florida has to 

offer - through tree lined canopied country roads and alongside 

beautiful serene estuaries filled with wildlife - including deer and 

wild boar that passed in front of the lead car. 

Jeff and Janice Clift 

with Victoria Dieterle 

Everyone agreed that it was a very enjoyable day and evening, and 

probably the best Drive & Dine to date. Make sure to join us next 

time!

Insurance for the Unthinkable 

By Tom Kirk 

During my physical therapy for action-sport related injuries, my 

therapist would say, “It’s all fun and games until someone gets hurt.” 

Running your car in a DE or autocross event is a blast, and I have 

written several articles for Escape Velocity that have extolled the 

virtues and benefits of such events. But what if the unthinkable 

happens? You wreck your car. Or even worse, you cause damage to 

someone else’s car or cause them bodily injury. Then what? 

Some of us who have been using our cars in this kind of activity have 

assumed / hoped this would be covered by our existing traditional 

auto insurance policies. However, I have had a bad feeling in my gut 

that maybe it’s not. 

That bad feeling got a lot worse after my July DE at PBIR. In the 

course of thirty minutes I saw three cars after they hit the wall. So, I 

decided to do some research and here is what I found out. 

One sure way to be covered for damage caused to your car while 

participating in a DE event is to purchase a stand-alone policy like 

those offered by Lockton or Leland West. These companies have 

been vetted by the PCA and offer a discount to 

PCA members. They sell insurance in single 

and multiple event packages. Coverage is for 

an agreed upon value - $50,000 of coverage 

costs about $300 for a single event. Rates are 

slightly less expensive per event for a multiple 

event package. 

But, they do not cover autocross events. 

The personal liability you could have for 

damaging someone else’s car or causing them 

bodily injury may be covered by the insurance 

purchased by the track operator and / or event 

sponsor. K&K Insurance will provide you 

with a policy to give you coverage for personal 

liability claims in excess of that provided by 

the track operator or event sponsor. 

But, they do not cover autocross events either. 

Hmmm. I am beginning to see a trend here. 

What about your regular car insurance policy? The 

traditional auto insurers I contacted said at best 

they would cover your first incident on a car they 

insured, but then would likely cancel your policy. 

Some policies contain exclusions for the use of 

your car in a race track environment (DE) or a 

timed event (autocross). If you have this exclusion 

in your policy, you are likely not covered at all. 

There are members of our club who have had 

representation from their agents or underwriters 

that they would be covered by their traditional 

auto insurance policy if they had an incident at a 

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DE or autocross event. I suggest getting this in writing as none of the 

carriers I contacted said they would cover such a claim more than 

once and some not at all (refer to spreadsheet). 

This dilemma is a good example of the kind of analysis that should 

be applied to all our risk management decisions. The broad choices 

for risk management are: 1) avoid the risky activity all together, 2) 

participate in the activity but retain the risk by self-insuring, or 3) 

transfer the risk through purchasing insurance. 

You may be willing to retain (self insure) the risk for damage to your 

own car. But you may want to transfer the risk of damaging someone 

else’s car or hurting them physically by purchasing excess liability 

coverage like that offered by K&K Insurance. 

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damage to your car is covered, there are 

insurance policies you can purchase for this. 

The bad news is that this insurance does not 

appear to cover autocross events, and any 

coverage from your traditional auto policy 

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High performance driving events are great 

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By the Numbers 24 – 50 – 1 – 2 – 3 

January 28 – 29, 2012 

50th Running of the Rolex 24 

Article and Photos by Blake Blakely 

On an Indian summer weekend during a Florida winter that 

was yet to materialize, a collection of the greats from Formula 

1, Indy Car, NASCAR, and of course sportscar racing took part 

in the golden anniversary of one of the top endurance events in 

motorsports history. The 2012 Rolex 24 at Daytona International 

Speedway was setting up to be one for the books. The debut of 

new bodywork that addresses many complaints about the esthetic 

of the Daytona Prototypes were set to make their debut. Grand- 

Am’s several year effort in the GT ranks brought Ferrari 458 Italias 

fielded by the likes of Risi Competizione -- complete with factory 

drivers -- and for the first time in Grand-Am history, the Audi 

brand in the form of the R8 which has been campaigned in Europe 

in the FIA’s GT3 class. The usual suspects of TRG and the recent 

defection of the NASCAR Sprint Cup Rookie of the Year, Andy 

Lally to Magnus Racing, the Hurley Haywood led Brumos team, 

Alex Job, and several other Porsche teams gave fans plenty of hope 

in seeing the favored marquee with the most wins in endurance 

racing history on the top step of the GT podium. 

Although qualifying position doesn’t mean a great deal in a 24 

hour race, Thursday’s session was a peek at things to come with 

the Brumos #59 taking GT pole after constantly swapping the 

top three slots with the #69 AIM Autosport Ferrari 458 Italia 

and the #44 Magnus Racing Porsche 911. In what is regarded as 

perhaps the deepest GT field in Rolex 24 history, the stage was 

set early for a twice around the clock shootout. The DP field 

saw similar excitement with #8 Starworks Ford/Riley capture pole 


Andy Lally takes the #44 Magnus Racing 911 GT3 Cup 

into the Bus Stop on his way to the GT win 

as an underdog. Strange that any car with Allan McNish in the 

drivers seat would be considered an underdog! Ryan Dalziel’s DP 

experience was enough to best the provisional pole of SunTrust 

Racing’s Max Angelelli with six minutes left in the qualifying 

session. 

Saturday began early with a slow and steady build-up to the 

3:30pm green flag. Much pomp and circumstance with parade 

laps of past Rolex 24 winners, driver’s autograph sessions, garage 

tours, and finally the driver and team introductions made for a 

packed day before the real action even began. 

#02 Telmex/Ganassi being 

chased by the #99 Gainsco

The command to start engines by Sir Jackie Stewart and the wave 

of the green flag came exactly on schedule with no incidents in the 

tightly packed field of 58 cars total - 14 DPs and 44 GTs. It was 

demonstrated early on that this would be a day long sprint race as 

the front runners were turning nearly qualifying pace lap after lap. 

The SunTrust #10 would be the first casualty succumbing to a rare 

engine malady in the first hour. 

The #80 Michael Shank DP found itself in the top spot within the 

first couple of hours showing they had the pace. The #8 Starworks 

as well as the usual suspects of the Ganassi squad were in the hunt, 

setting this up to be a race won at the wire. The GT lead swapped 

between several of the top Porsche teams and the #57 Camaro. 

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battled into the Top10 during the opening hours 

Near and dear to me was the #4 Racing4Research - Children’s 

Tumor Foundation 911 GT3 Cup, sister car to the #44 Magnus. As 

a car running to raise awareness to a devastating disease mainly 

affecting children, the #4 had found its way from a 17th place start 

to running 6th during the first couple of hours. Justin Bell, serving 

as the Speed TV’s in-car reporter, was hit from behind during his 

first stint. After a short yellow to retrieve the #4, it was discovered 

that the starter motor was damaged and the car would have to be 

bump-started at each pit stop. Eventually this would take its toll on 

the car, damaging the water pump and overheating the engine. The 

team decided to park the car instead of risking a blown engine. 

#59 Brumos and #45 Flying Lizards spar in Turn 7 

Teams fought hard, back and forth during the long 13 1/2 night 

hours. When the east horizon lightens, it gives the drivers a new 

sense of hope and relief. The Ford powered DPs of Starworks and 

Michael Shank were still neck and neck. The GT ranks had settled 

in to be a Porsche only battle for the top step. With two hours to 

go, AJ Allmendinger and Allan McNish were trading blows on the 

high banks, giving everyone pause and amazement. DPs and GTs 

four wide at times! 

With the #59 Brumos entry in the GT lead with two hours to go, 

the historic red, white, and blue livery took a chance and pitted out 

of sequence. Porsche fans would understand the storybook ending 

if the #59 would pull off the win of the 50th Anniversary of the 

Rolex 24, coinciding with Hurley Haywood’s 40th running of the 

event. However, it was a move that would prove to be unwise. 

AJ Allmendinger would hold off the charge of the #8 Starworks 

entry to give Michael Shank his first victory in the Rolex 24. 

Michael said later that this is why he races in Grand-Am. A small 

team owner can persevere against the likes of Ganassi. With a 

small slight to the more technically sophisticated LMP cars of the 

ACO and ALMS, Shank stated that he doesn’t have to beat the likes 

of Audi. Say what you will, but the Grand-Am series seems to have 

a winning formula for both teams and fans alike. 

Andy Lally would regain the lead for the #44 Magnus entry by 

passing Leh Keen in the #59 Brumos in the East Horseshoe. Lally, 

who had just come off his rookie NASCAR season, was reveling 

in his victory. The back story here is his broken relationship with 

TRG owner Kevin Buckler with whom Lally had won last year’s 

Rolex 24 GT class. With a bit of fun by the Magnus team in the 

form of a Star Wars flavored poster - some suggesting that the 

Darth Vader caricature looked a little like Buckler - the underdog 

squad celebrated their GT victory when the checkered flag flew. 


#59 Brumos in the late light 

of the West Horseshoe 

Leh Keen pilots the #59 Brumos 

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PCA Corral Upgraded for 50th Anniversary of Rolex 24 at Daytona 

Article By David O’Neal 

Photos by David Kelly 

All sports car racing enthusiasts sensed that history would be made at 

the 50th Rolex 24 at Daytona with its extraordinary level of advanced 

ticket sales, but the results were beyond expectations. More than 

79,000 people filled the infield to watch Porsche’s 1-2-3 finish in 

GT class, providing another page for the record books and adding 

to Porsche’s historic dominance at this event. Eight PCA Regions 

provided financial support and staffing for the tent, furniture, food, 

beverages, and other amenities. PCA Corral Coordinator Roy 

Wilkinson and the entire PCA Executive Council were on-hand to 

work this exciting event throughout the weekend. 

On Saturday, 204 vehicles filled the Corral before 9:30 am - an hour 

earlier than in previous years and six hours prior to the race’s 3:30 pm 

start. Thanks to a new, more efficient parking scheme, approximately 

40 more cars were fit into the Corral than in previous years. Porsche 

Cars North America provided “Hot Laps” – 20 lucky PCA members 

got a quick trip around the 3.56-mile Daytona circuit in a new 991 

or Panamera Turbo S piloted by staff from the Porsche Sport Driving 

School. 

Well over 1,000 people checked-in at the Corral by mid-day Sunday 

when our supply of wristbands was exhausted. Also a first at Daytona: 

drawings and presentations. Wolfgang Hatz (Porsche AG Board 

Member for Research & Development & Motorsports) and Hartmut 

Kristen (Porsche AG, Director of Motorsports Worldwide) addressed 

a capacity crowd Saturday morning – Porsche Motorsports North 


America’s President & CEO, Jens Walther provided an update on 

race team activities on Sunday morning followed by an hour-long 

presentation on the new 911 by Nick Twork, Porsche Cars North 

America’s Manager for Product Communications. 

A record 204 Porsches were packed into the 

Daytona Corral by 9:30 Saturday morning 

More than 200 people were served lunch by Porsche of Melbourne 

during Space Coast Region’s stint on Sunday afternoon. Thanks to 

Porsche AG’s Paul Gregor, the Guards Red Carrera S spent the entire 

day parked outside of the Corral tent – an irresistible attraction that 

drew hundreds of fans, including Dario Franchitti who stopped by 

for an inspection after the race had ended. 

Porsche AG’s Paul Gregor presents the new 911 (991) 

to the Rolex 24 Corral crowd early Sunday morning

Pelican Yacht Club Drive & Dine 

Article by Steve Hoffman 

Photos by Robin Hoffman 

Our first Drive & Dine event of the year 

took us to the beautiful Pelican Yacht Club 

in Ft Pierce. New Commodore Peter Tyson 

and his lovely wife Jeanne invited us down 

to their club and wow did they deliver a 

phenomenal experience for 58 SPC members 

who attended from Volusia, Brevard, and 

Indian River counties. 

We started out at one of our preferred 

gathering points, Porsche of Melbourne. 

Unfortunately, I had forgotten to coordinate 

with the dealership to make sure the gates 

were open to accommodate us. Regardless, 

the weather was perfect and it was a new 

year, so the positive energy prevailed and we 

made it work. 

After our dr iver’s meeting, 16 cars headed 

south on an excellent route put together by 

Ralph Fritsche. (Rumor was that Ralph had 

driven the 70 mile route the day before on 

his bicycle.) The traffic was cooperative and 

we only made one quick pullover prior to 

crossing the Wabasso Bridge to get everyone 

back in line. The view out the back of our 968 

was spectacular with 16 Porsches nose to tail 

crossing the bridge and winding down A1A. 

Our hosts, Commodore and Mrs. Peter Tyson 

We arrived in Vero Beach where David 

Kelly, our southern region coordinator had 

gathered another 6 cars. We stopped to 

exchange greetings, posed for some pictures, 

and then headed on to the yacht club. Peter 

was out front to direct us 

to our preferred parking, 

right next to his designated 

Commodore parking spot. 

Leadership does have its 

privileges! 

After a group photo, we 

entered the club and were overwhelmed by 

what we saw. In addition to the beautiful 

view, there was an unbelievable variety of 

food that included breakfast options, and 

Did everyone make the light? 


Take the photo so we can eat! 

gourmet delicacies such as fresh fish, prime 

rib, crab legs, raw oysters, shrimp, and caviar. 

Plus a dessert bar that had so many options 

that I suspect may be the ultimate cause of my 

suspension failure on the drive home. And, 

has anyone seen Jim Georgeff since the event? 

He was heard asking what time they closed 

and was checking out sleeping arrangements 

under a table. Apparently, he didn’t want to 

leave. 

We thanked Peter and he promised to invite 

us back. If you were there, tell someone who 

couldn’t make it about your experience. If you 

were not able to join us, plan on doing so next 

time it shows up on the calendar. You will not 

be disappointed. 

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Tech Column 

By Jesse Lim, Porsche of Melbourne 

Hello and welcome back for the latest installment of the Tech Column. 

In this article we will be touching on the importance and necessity 

of preventative maintenance. Whether you daily drive your pristine 

Porsche, or attack the track on the weekends in your dedicated DE 

or Autocross machine, keeping it properly maintained is vital to the 

longevity of the components in your vehicle. Neglecting to properly 

maintain your vehicle can leave you in quite a bind, stranded on the 

side of the road or possibly costing you thousands of dollars in repairs. 

Catching problems early on, before parts fail completely or become 

dangerous, is the name of the game when it comes to preventative 

maintenance. 

Take care of your engine 

Let’s start at the engine – the “heart” of your vehicle. Much like the 

human heart, if you don’t take care of your engine, you’ll be in for 

real trouble! As your engine consists of many precisely machined 

parts assembled at very high tolerances, there must be a barrier of 

lubrication between these parts. The oil used in your engine acts as 

this barrier, reducing friction and heat that would otherwise destroy 

the internal components of an engine. The importance of keeping 

fresh, clean oil in your engine would seem obvious, but many seem to 

overlook or forget the fact that if you don’t regularly change your oil, 

it won’t be able to provide proper lubrication to the vital parts of your 

engine. In both liquid and air cooled engines, the oil plays an integral 

role in keeping the engine components cool. The metals, and other 

materials inside of your engine, can only stand up to so much heat 

before they become fatigued and/or fail. The oil in your engine also 

has other duties, some of which include actuating mechanical parts, 

and pressurizing hydraulic components. If your engine oil is dirty 

or contaminated, it may not be able to properly perform these tasks, 

causing the engine to run poorly or in some cases, not at all. There are 

quite a few other parts of the engine that require regular scheduled 

maintenance. There are accessory drive belts that wear and dry out/ 

crack as they age, filters (air and fluid) that become contaminated 

and clogged over time, fluids that require topping off and sometimes 

replacement, spark plugs that wear over time and through use, and 

the list goes on! 

Rubber! It gets old, dries out, cracks, wears away, nails go right 

through it, but it’s also the only thing holding your car to the road! 


Tires are profoundly important, no matter the vehicle or the driving 

situation. It is imperative that your tires are checked regularly for 

correct pressure, remaining tread, and for damage or punctures. 

Porsche models 2007 and up, along with some previous models 

that had the option, are equipped with a Tire Pressure Monitoring 

system (TPM). This system utilizes a sensor in each of the four tires 

Tires are 

important 

that monitors the pressures and displays them for the driver in the 

instrument cluster. The TPM system will provide a warning indicator 

if it sees a tire losing air (warning comes on at -4 lbs), thus allowing 

the driver to take action before the tire is actually flat and damage is 

done. TPM is a very convenient system for keeping track of your tire 

pressures without having to break out the old tire pressure gauge. If 

your vehicle is not equipped with TPM, it is a very good idea to check 

your tire pressures monthly and also before any trip or driving event. 

Most Porsche models will have a sticker on the inside of the gas door, 

or on the dr iver’s door sill providing the recommended tire pressures. 

Remaining tread must be monitored on all vehicles; a bald tire is never 

a good thing. There are some Porsche models that can be difficult to 

judge the amount of remaining tread. The outside edge of the tire may 

have sufficient tread, while the inside, which can be very hard to see 

Inspect your brakes regularly

with the vehicle sitting on the ground, may 

have very little or no tread remaining at all. 

The suspension geometry of Porsche sports 

cars incorporates a considerable amount of 

negative camber, which is the “l ean” of the 

top of the wheel in towards the vehicle. This 

allows the vehicle to perform and handle as 

designed, but also causes faster wear on the 

inside edge of the tire especially when the 

vehicle is driven on the highway. New tires 

can be a considerable financial investment, 

so it’s a good idea to have a suspension 

alignment performed when installing them. 

Keeping your wheels properly aligned will 

help your tires last longer and your vehicle 

will handle as it was intended to as well. 

Driving your Porsche can be one of the most 

exhilarating experiences there are! Whether 

it is a day at the track, a trip through some 

windingbackroads,orjustanafternooncruise 

with the top down, your Porsche will always 

be ready to go. It is imperative, however, that 

it is ready to stop! Your brakes are one area of 

your vehicle that you absolutely do not want 

to let go uninspected. When you push on that 

brake pedal, you always want to be sure that 

you’re going to stop. If you drive your vehicle 

on the track, or in autocrosses, you will be 

putting your brakes through more stress 

than the average daily driver. No matter what 

conditions you drive your Porsche in, always 

inspect/have your brakes inspected regularly. 

If you are not comfortable inspecting/ 

servicing your own vehicle, I encourage you 

to take it to a qualified facility and have them 

look it over. We here at Porsche of Melbourne 

are happy to assist in any way we can to help 

you keep your Porsche in tip top condition. 

We are available to answer any questions you 

may have, so feel free to stop by and let us 

give your Porsche the treatment it deserves. 


Driving your Porsche can be exhilarating 

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Congratulations 

Dylan Sawchuk and his award winner Boxster 


Daytona State College hosted 

the 10th Annual ATC Car 

Show on the college’s Advanced 

Technology College campus 

Saturday, January 21, 2012. SPC 

member Dylan Sawchuk and 

his Porsche Boxster won the 

award for Best in Show for 

College Car. With the win Dylan 

earned himself a $250 Daytona 

State College scholarship. 

Daytona State’s ATC campus is 

where many of the college’s hightechnology 

training programs 

are housed, including computer 

science, simulation technology, 

automotive technology, and 

performance engine technology, 

among others. 

Great job Dylan!

FOR SALE: 1988 Porsche 930S 

Slant Nose Factory Convertible 

with only 47K miles. Black exterior, 

grey with black piping interior 

leather, grey carpet.Updated air 

conditioning,excellentmechanicals, 

like new tires, Speedline Porsche 

18” wheels. In very good condition. 

Asking $55K. Please contact Mark 

Garvey at (407) 739-9143 or 

mgarvey@ags-expo.com 

Classifieds 

FOR SALE: 1988 Porsche 911 

Carrera coupe, 25th Anniversary 

Silver Edition, light blue interior, 

low mileage, immaculate, power 

windows, door locks, sunroof, with 

alarm system, A/C and factory tool 

kit. Original AM/FM cassette radio. 

$27K. Please call Leslie Smith at 

(321) 751-0522 or email lrs255w@ 

bellsouth.net 


FOR SALE: 2007 911 Turbo coupe 

White, 22,000 miles. 6 speed, Porsche 

Certified Pre-owned Warranty 

(transferable), all wheel drive, sport 

chrono, Natural Brown full leather 

heated seats/rear console, PCM 

w/Navi, XM, Bose, 6 CD changer, 

Sycamore trim, clear bra, new brakes, 

well maintained. $87K. Contact Bert 

Del Villano at (407) 909-0636 or email 

bertdelvillano@aol.com 

FOR SALE: 993 Technology Wheel 

One wheel PN 993.362.140.00 19” x 

10”. Wheel is new, never had a tire on it, 

perfect for that next Concours. Asking 

what I have in it, $800. Could not find 

a second one new so my wheel project 

went a different way. More photos on 

request. Contact Bob Schmitt via email 

rgs454@bellsouth.net 

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Window Tinting 

Audio/Video Sales and Installation 

Fiberglass Enclosures and Interior 

Performance Parts 

Custom Body and Paint 

Adjustable Suspension 

Security Systems 

Detailing 

1445 W. New Haven Avenue, Suite 200 

West Melbourne, Florida 32904 

321.722.0228 

explicitcustoms@cfl.rr.com 

www.ExplicitCustoms.com

Check One Off The Bucket List 

Article and photos by Ralph Fritsche 

Few if any places outside of Zuffenhausen, 

Weissach, and the famous racetracks of 

the world are as steeped in Porsche lore as 

Chalome, California. What? “Never heard of 

it” you say. Well, while Chalome consists of 

little more than a Post Office and a small cafe, 

just to the northwest lies the intersection of 

State Route 46 and State Route 41. Late in 

the afternoon on Friday, September 30, 1955, 

that nondescript intersection would forever 

go down in history. 

James Byron Dean and his mechanic Rolf 

Wutherich were on their way to Salinas in 

Dean’s newly acquired Porsche 550 Spyder 

to take part in the SCCA races that weekend. 

However, fate in the form of a 1950 Ford 

Custom Tudor coup driven by 23 year old 

college student Donald Turnupseed, would 

intervene at that Chalome intersection and 

Dean and Wutherich would never make it to 

Salinas. 

The legend of James Dean and the Porsche 

550 Spyder were forged in that violent 

collision of man and machine, and to this day 

Chalome is a place where both fans of Dean 

and Porsche come to visit out of a sense of 

curiosity and respect. 

During our trip to Rennsport this past fall, 

Steve Hoffman and I decided to visit the site 

of the accident and the memorial to Dean that 

was built by a Japanese fan adjacent to the Jack 

Ranch Café. After a two hour drive, we finally 

arrived late in the afternoon and it was easy to 

see how the little silver Spyder could virtually 

disappear in the dusty haze of the setting sun. 

Aside from the memorial, which is in a state 

of disrepair, the only other marker is a road 

sign identifying the intersection of Highways 

46 and 41 as James Dean Memorial Junction. 

The sign was erected to commemorate the 

50th anniversary of Dean’s death in 2005. 


After our visit to the site of the accident, 

Steve and I stopped by the Jack Ranch Café 

for dinner. The café has a friendly staff that 

caters to locals, travelers, and the frequent 

tourists who visit the site. The food is good 

and the café makes the most of its connection 

to history with Dean posters hung on the 

walls and a small “museum” located in a back 

room. 

It’s doubtful that I will ever make a return trip 

to Chalome, but since it was on my Porsche 

“bucket list” of places to visit, I’m glad I went. 

I would recommend it for anybody planning 

to visit Laguna Seca for the next Rennsport 

or ALMS race. 

For further information on James Dean and 

the events of September 30, 1955, I highly 

recommend the book “James Dean at Speed” 

by Lee Raskin. 

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PCA 

Member Price 

15% Discount 

On ALL 

Minor Services! 

On ALL 

Major Services! 

This offer Expires April 30, 

2012. This offer not valid on 

previous service and cannot be 

combined with any other offer. 

See service advisor for details. 

Escape Velocity invites its readers to submit articles and photos dealing with 

topics of interest to the Space Coast Region members. 

If you have a personal Porsche experience you would like to share, a technical 

tip, or just pictures of your car in fun places, please forward it to Ginny O’Neal 

for consideration. Articles accepted will be subject to editing. 

You may email submissions to goneal@ags-expo.com

Kaffeeklatschen Corner 

Article by Jason Breitfeller 

Photos by David Kelly and Lois Roberts 

Space Coast held its latest concurrent Kaffeeklatschen 

at Panera’s on Sunday, February 12th; the guys and girls 

up north held theirs in Daytona Beach across from 

the Speedway, the southerners in Vero Beach, and we 

“middlers” in Indian Harbour Beach. All told, we had 

over 40 members gathered together for a beautiful 

morning with pretty cars and fun people. Not only did 

we have a good time, our gracious members contributed 

a variety of dry goods to the Brevard Women’s Center! 

Thanks to Lois Roberts for coordinating that effort! 

I’ve been asked a few times, “What is a Kaffeeklatsch?” 

For me, a Kaffeeklatsch is an excuse to wash the car 

Saturday afternoon, get up at a lazy time on Sunday 

morning, and take a nice drive over the causeway. I tend 

to run on beach time and arrive later than most just to 

see the oil pumpers, water pumpers, front, rear, and 

mid-engine specimens shine like colored jewels on the 

blacktop. But, that is just the beginning… 

Donations for Women’s Center 

from the IHB Kaffee 


Dr. Bird holds court at the Vero Kaffee 

Once inside, you grab your cup of coffee and maybe 

a little breakfast, and carry it over to the gaggle of 

Porschephiles. Dressed in Porsche apparel, they are 

pretty easy to find. Then you take a seat and jump into a 

conversation. There’s a little bit of everything, so mingle 

around until you find a topic that interests you. 

At some point during the conversations, someone will 

provide the details on upcoming events. Then it’s time 

to go outside and get up close and personal with some 

beautiful hardware. Here, extreme caution is needed. 

Looking at a custom badge or special exhaust systems 

will have you asking questions, and the answers to those 

questions may lead to a slippery slope of unique items 

acquired for your P-car. Also, bring a towel so when you 

start drooling over a GT3 RS, 911 GTS, or a perfectly 

maintained 356, you’ll have something to wipe your lips 

with. Hope to see you there! 

Michael A. Baiker, D.D.S., P.A. 

Advanced, Cosmetic 

& General Dentistry 

240 Fourth Ave. 

Indialantic, FL 32903 

tel. (321) 956-0230 

fax. (321) 956-0205 

info@drbaikercosmeticdentist.com 

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Advertiser Spotlight 

Glover Oil Company, Inc. 

Are you a performance car, muscle car, boat, motorcycle, or 

airboat enthusiast? Do you have a business that uses bulk fuel and 

lubricants, or requires on site fueling services? Are you interested 

in protecting the environment through the use of green fuel 

technology? If you answered yes to any of the above questions, 

then there is a spot just west of US-1 and over the tracks off 

University Blvd. in Melbourne that can help fuel your needs. It’s 

called Glover Oil Company Inc. and it’s been an integral part of 

the Melbourne business community for over 65 years. Glover Oil 

Company Inc. believes in giving back to the community as well 

and supports numerous local charitable organizations and civic 

activities including the landmark Police Athletic League (PAL) 

Boxing Club on University Blvd. 

Glover Oil Company was started in 1947 by Joseph H. Glover II as 

an Amoco distributor. Upon his death in 1970, his son Joseph H. 

(Joe) Glover III took over and today with President Tim Marshall 

and Vice President Ken Marshall, has grown the company into 

East Central Florida’s largest petroleum marketer. The secret to 

success…Glover Oil still operates on its founding principles of 

“providing its customers quality products and impeccable service 

that help lower their operating costs ”. 

Today Glover Oil operates a bulk plant with over 230,000 gallons 

of petroleum storage and a fleet of petroleum delivery trucks, 


delivering fuels and lubricants to Brevard and surrounding county’s 

construction, fleet, industrial, marine, and municipal customers. 

Our procedures, personnel, and equipment meet stringent U.S. 

Coast Guard certifications and are approved for marine fueling 

operations. 

Glover Oil Company Inc. was a pioneer in introducing 

environmentally friendly biodiesel to the State of Florida and 

Brevard County, and has become the largest independent supplier 

of quality biodiesel in the State, with available blends from B-5 to 

B99.9. 

For the enthusiast, Glover Oil Company Inc. maintains convenient 

(for boats and trailers) drive through pump stations for 93 

Octane non-ethanol gasoline, Low Lead/100 AV gas (popular 

with airboats) and B-20 biodiesel. In fact, we have the first B20 

Biodiesel fuel pump available for public use in Brevard County. 

Oh, and one more thing, Space Coast PCA members get a discount 

on all Glover Oil Company products. Stop by and see us.

Westward Ho! 

Next stop for the Porsche Parade – Salt Lake City, Utah 


Registration 

opens March 27, 

2012 so start 

planning now! 

Register Early 

to Join the 

Fun! 

Salt Lake City, Utah is the place to be this July for the Porsche Club of America’s national convention. “Crossroads 

of the West” as the city is affectionately named, has all the amenities of a major metropolitan area; the friendliness 

and warm hospitality of a small Western city; remarkable history; and unparalleled access to natural recreation 

(21 national parks and monuments within a few hours’ drive). The city is on land that was once covered by the 

prehistoric Lake Bonneville. Towering Wasatch Mountains frame this beautiful, safe and vibrant mountain setting. 

Salt Lake City will be the perfect destination and backdrop for a Porsche enthusiasts’ “Dream Week.” For more 

information on what to see and do in Salt Lake City beyond Parade activities, check out www.visitsaltlake.com. 

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coming attractions 

Mar 3 Tech Session @ Porsche of Melbourne, 9am 

9-11 Amelia Island Concours 

10-11 Amelia Island Concours Drive and Dine, Lowe’s, Rockledge, 2pm 

16-17 ALMS Mobil 1 12 Hours of Sebring, Tickets: www.sebringraceway.com 

16 12 Hours of Sebring Drive, Sam’s Club, Melbourne, 6:30am 

24 Autogeek Geekfest, Stuart 

25 Gran Fondo in Cocoa Village 

27 Registration for Porsche Parade Opens, parade2012.pca.org 

31 Porsches at the Pines, Windermere 

Apr 2 FCR Open House/Swap Meet 

7 Drive to FLC AX, Lowe’s, Rockledge, 7am 

7 FLC AX @ Tavares, 8:30am, register.pca.org 

14 FCR Open House/Swap Meet 

14-15 GCR DE @ Homestead, register.pca.org 

15 Kaffeeklatschen @ DB, IHB, VB, 9am, Women’s Center Giving 

20-22 Zonefest 2012 – Costa d’Este Vero Beach, register.pca.org 

May 5-6 Art of the Automobile, Daytona Beach 

12 SCR DE @ Sebring, register.pca.org 

12 Drive to FLC AX, Lowe’s, Rockledge, 7am 

12 FLC AX @ Tavares, 8:30am, register.pca.org 

A special thank you to our advertisers 

Porsche of Melbourne pages 2, 26, 31, centerfold 

Series 9 

page 3 

CPA Wealth Management 

page 4 

AAA 

page 6 

Zipper Urogynecology 

page 7 

Sharpe’s Body Shop 

page 9 

SOS Dent 

page 9 

Blake Blakely Photography 

page 10 

Brown & Bigelow (Lois & Jack Roberts) page 11 

Wickham Dental Care 

page 11 

Tyson Marine and Aviation Insurance page 15 

Amsoil 

page 15 

Cebotech 

page 19 


Dates and times subject to change. 

Please check our website, spc.pca.org, 

to confirm event times, contacts, and details. 

Invisible Bras 

iGuard 

Coasters Pub 

Eau Gallie Yacht Club 

Explicit Customs 

Dan’s Werkshop 

GAGE-IT-WELL 

Glover Oil Co. 

Michael A. Baiker, D.D.S 

Nancy Taylor/Prudential Sterling Properties 

Tamburr Motorcars 

Horst Seibert/Porsche of Melbourne 

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Q & A with Craig and Lynda Barrie 

EscapeVelocity asks our members 

EV: What should we know about the 

Barrie family? 

A. Lynda and I moved from south Florida 

about seven years ago to get away from south 

Florida. We are empty nesters, as all the kids 

are gone but not forgotten. They remind us 

just about every day - and sometimes on the 

weekend - with dirty laundry, making sure 

the light in the refrigerator works, requests 

for gas money, or an air ticket to return 

home. You have to pay otherwise you’re stuck 

with them again. Son Kane lives in Australia, 

Dillon in Boca Raton, and Reis in Orlando. 

I am in the performance boat business and 

spent 18 years with the Cigarette Racing 

Team in North Miami Beach, during 

which time I won two boat racing World 

Championships, had a number of national 

wins, was winner of the Venice to Monte 

Carlo race, and first “loser” twice in Formula 

One boat racing’s national title. (Editor’s 

note: Craig was reluctant to give me these 

details but like he said, I asked!) With the 

help of some great people, I have also built 

a number of winning race boats for clients. 

I am currently with Donzi representing 

Donzi, Baja, Fountain, and Proline Boats. 

Lynda, who has been involved in the 

Healthcare industry for the past 20 years, 

helps keep me alive even when I’m feeling 

fine. She loves cooking, has all the toys for 

making me fat, and always makes too much 

for our guests. 

EV: Tell us about the Porsches 

you have owned. 

A. Our first Porsche was a 1974 

911, followed by a 1976 911, and 

a “tired” 1979 911 - which after 

a face lift, became a race car that 

lived and ended its racing days at 

Sebring. Next was a black 1999 

Carrera cabriolet - Lynda likes 

driving with the top down. That car 

was exchanged for a Peridot Green 

Cayman R. We also have a 2008 

blue Targa and recently acquired a 

996 GT3 race car. 


Lynda and Craig Barrie 

EV: What do you like about being 

members of SPC? 

A. Besides the social aspects of the club, 

we have a great time together at Autocrosses 

(Lynda is better than me….Grrr!), and I 

am looking forward to an upcoming DE at 

Sebring. We recently volunteered to work in 

the Porscheplatz at the 12 Hours of Sebring. 

We enjoyed the experience but next year we 

will be sure to get a closer hotel! 

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Commemorative WatCh 

2009 Region of the Year 

The Ferry Porsche Trophy 

PRsRT sTD 

u.s. PosTAGe 

PAID 

All seRvICe 

GRAPHICs 

Engraving on back: 

2009 Region of the Year 

Available at Porsche 

of Melbourne Parts 

Department

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