Slipstream - January 2019

Oversteer: Letter from the Editor
by Kurt Scaggs, Managing Editor
First things first this month, I need to correct an error.
Last month I failed to correctly give credit to Tom Martin.
Tom wrote the article summarizing the PCA tours trip to
MSR. Accept my apology and thank you Tom for the great
articles that you put together for the readers of Slipstream.
Happy 2019! Wow, what a year 2018 was. What a
great club to be a part of. If you haven’t been a part of
other car clubs, or even part of a PCA club in another
region, then you don’t know just how good you have it.
We have so many passionate volunteers and even more
passionate members, that make the events really special.
Once a month you can show up and expect to see all
manner of Porsche beauty at Mavs&Mochas. Or you can
sign up for one of the tours or rallies and clear out the
cobwebs. And these events aren’t just a few guys standing
around a parking lot. We usually have over 100 cars and
guys and gals visiting and sharing stories. It’s pretty great.
The parties and social events also can’t be beat. Lavendou
is back on the schedule and if you haven’t been a part of
that event, consider making it a resolution to be there.
If you’re like me and look at New Years resolutions to
be a trap perpetrated by gym owners and well meaning
mothers, you might be interested in finding out it was
actually the Babylonians some 4000 years ago that we
have to thank. They promised their gods to pay their
debts and return anything that was borrowed in return for
favor in the new year. Throughout the years the Romans
and early Christians adopted the practice as a chance to
reflect and resolve to do better in the coming year.
Research shows that while 45 percent of
americans say that they make new years
resolutions, only 8 percent report being
successful in keeping them. I have good
news though, the Babylonian calendar
began in March, so you can reassess and
start over and be well within the statute
of resolutions.
Might I humbly suggest considering getting more
involved in the club, events or even volunteering in 2019.
You’ll meet some great people and get that sense of
satisfaction that can only come from helping others.
Wink, wink. But most importantly, I hope that you get
out and Enjoy the drive!
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