Slipstream - July 2017

Around the Bend...
By Jim Hirsch, Managing Editor
orsche Pilgerschaft (Pilgrimage) season is
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definitely upon us. Whether your Porsche
is a Roadster, Cabriolet, Targa, Coupe, or
4-door model, the long days of summer provide
many opportunities to exercise your fine example
of German engineering.
Maverick members love to drive their Porsche vehicles
and end up enjoying a wide array of road trip
adventures throughout the year. Highlights of those
often make their way into Slipstream articles and are
some of the most-read and commented on features of
our club newsletter. Sharon and I are trying to be good
examples of this by leaving on July 1 for a 25-day, 6,000
mile exercise regimen for our 2014 Boxster S.
Along the way, Maverick members have noted many
accessories that help make these road trips more enjoyable
and a bit easier on your Porsche. Since many
road trips often involve some walking/hiking
to interesting locations along the way, some
members have opted to replace their carpeted
floormats with an easier to clean rubber mat.
Again, the most popular (and best looking)
option is the Porsche-branded mats. These are
available from your local Porsche dealer or online at
suncoastparts.com (remember to use your 10% PCA
member discount to save a few dollars).
Closer to home, the Maverick Region is hosting
some exciting activities for you to consider joining this
month. Our monthly Mavs & Mochas is in Frisco on
July 15 and our monthly Social is in Richardson on July
22. Our first tech session in quite some time will be on
July 27 at Growler Motor Labs in Plano.
With a focus on driving, our Poker Rally is scheduled
for July 22 with an Autocross on the calendar for
July 30 in Mesquite.
Finally, as you read this, 33 of your fellow Maverick
members (including Sharon and I) are likely on the
road traveling to the PCA Parade in Spokane, WA. As
the miles stack up for these Mavs, I hope each of you
are also getting many “smiles per mile” throughout the
month of July.
I encourage you to Carpe Viam with your
Porsche as often as you can this summer. And
remember to share your road adventures via an
article and photo submission to me at editor@
mavpca.org.
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