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Volume 5, Issue 1<br />
Published Quarterly By The <strong>Space</strong> <strong>Coast</strong> <strong>Region</strong>, <strong>Porsche</strong> <strong>Club</strong> Of <strong>America</strong><br />
May 2010 | Volume 4, Issue 2<br />
<strong>Back</strong> <strong>to</strong> <strong>Back</strong><br />
at the Rolex 24<br />
Amelia Island Concours<br />
A Track Day With Derek Bell<br />
48 Hours <strong>of</strong> Sebring<br />
February 2011<br />
INSIDE<br />
Roar Before the 24 | A Tale <strong>of</strong> Two Treffens<br />
HSR Sebring | Legends <strong>of</strong> Mo<strong>to</strong>rsports | 2011 Parade Preview
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Greetings <strong>Space</strong> <strong>Coast</strong> Friends,<br />
President’s<br />
Column<br />
With 2011 well under way, a record-level <strong>of</strong> events are scheduled for the<br />
first quarter. A full mix <strong>of</strong> <strong>to</strong>urs, drives, social, and technical events are<br />
on tap. Our busy calendar is attracting members regularly from nearby<br />
regions and, thanks <strong>to</strong> your support, the accolades for the <strong>Space</strong> <strong>Coast</strong><br />
<strong>Region</strong> continue.<br />
Escape Velocity Magazine serves as the standard bearer for this<br />
region’s accomplishments. Our content comes from you, and we<br />
all appreciate your contributions. The March 2011 edition <strong>of</strong> Classic<br />
Mo<strong>to</strong>rsports Magazine features EV as its “Newsletter <strong>of</strong> the Month”.<br />
CM observes, “It’s pretty. It’s well written, and it’s s<strong>to</strong>cked with nice<br />
pho<strong>to</strong>graphs…Perhaps best <strong>of</strong> all, the newsletter isn’t hidden away. The<br />
current issue plus past editions can be found on the group’s website,<br />
spc.pca.org.”<br />
Speaking <strong>of</strong> the website, a team <strong>of</strong> technical wizards are working on<br />
updating the look and content <strong>of</strong> our website in preparation for the<br />
PCA’s Website competition – a national award that we have yet <strong>to</strong><br />
achieve. The website serves as SPC’s central point for timely and<br />
accurate event information; we encourage all members <strong>to</strong> access the<br />
data contained on the site.<br />
Similarly, SPC is going <strong>to</strong> become more reliant upon the PCA’s event<br />
registration program for confirming attendance at upcoming events. An<br />
upcoming article will illustrate the use <strong>of</strong> the register.pca.org website.<br />
Acquiring a user name and password is an easy, one-time occurrence<br />
that allows you <strong>to</strong> register for events in any PCA region. The new PCA<br />
Zone 12 website, zone12.pca.org, provides a comprehensive event<br />
calendar for the nine regions within our zone.<br />
The SPC Board has been expanded significantly <strong>to</strong> better serve the<br />
needs <strong>of</strong> our members. The Board wants <strong>to</strong> know what you’re thinking;<br />
call or e-mail any one <strong>of</strong> us with questions, ideas, or concerns. Finally,<br />
I wish <strong>to</strong> thank you for the opportunity <strong>to</strong> serve this great organization<br />
and our Board for their continued support. Drive with Passion.<br />
David O’Neal<br />
On the cover: Rolex 24 2011 GT Class<br />
Winner - TRG #67 <strong>Porsche</strong> 911 GT3<br />
Pho<strong>to</strong> by John “Blake” Blakely | Blake<br />
Blakely Pho<strong>to</strong>graphy.<br />
volume 5, Issue 1<br />
In This Issue<br />
Roar Before the 24<br />
page 5<br />
Holiday Banquet and Annual Meeting page 6<br />
901 Shop Tour<br />
page 7<br />
Keeping the Tradition Alive (Part 2) page 9<br />
HSR Sebring<br />
page 10-11<br />
2010 Best FEST<br />
page 12-13<br />
The Fast Lane <strong>to</strong> Where It All Began page 14<br />
Dyno Day Dish<br />
page 19<br />
Legends <strong>of</strong> Mo<strong>to</strong>rsports<br />
page 20-21<br />
Classifieds<br />
page 22<br />
Tech Column<br />
page 23<br />
2011 Parade Preview<br />
page 24-25<br />
Drive & Dine<br />
page 26<br />
Idle Time<br />
page 27<br />
Revive the Passion<br />
page 28-29<br />
Coming Attractions<br />
page 30<br />
Member Spotlight<br />
page 31<br />
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President<br />
David O’Neal<br />
doneal@cwisdom.com<br />
407.808.6461<br />
Vice President<br />
Steve H<strong>of</strong>fman<br />
steve1rob2@aol.com<br />
321.506.6054<br />
Secretary<br />
John “Blake” Blakely<br />
blakeblakely@mac.com<br />
321.213.1203<br />
Treasurer<br />
Kirk S<strong>to</strong>wers<br />
ks<strong>to</strong>wers@cfl.rr.com<br />
321.676.2590<br />
Membership<br />
Brian Reinert<br />
breinert@cfl.rr.com<br />
321.298.0089<br />
Past President<br />
Ralph Fritsche<br />
flachbau930@cfl.rr.com<br />
321.777.8401<br />
North <strong>Region</strong><br />
Coordina<strong>to</strong>r<br />
Mike Masters<br />
mdmasters911@gmail.com<br />
386.290.7479<br />
South <strong>Region</strong><br />
Coordina<strong>to</strong>r<br />
David Kelly<br />
mdkelly1@bellsouth.net<br />
772.713.4084<br />
Skill Event<br />
Coordina<strong>to</strong>rs<br />
Jonathan Parker<br />
jgparker@cfl.rr.com<br />
321.751.9032<br />
Tom Kirk<br />
tkirk@cpawms.com<br />
321.591.2223<br />
Social Event<br />
Coordina<strong>to</strong>rs<br />
Andre Martineau<br />
amartineau2010@hotmail.com<br />
321.427.5619<br />
Ron Menck<br />
rmenck@att.net<br />
321.243.5356<br />
Tech Coordina<strong>to</strong>rs<br />
Ralph Fritsche<br />
flachbau930@cfl.rr.com<br />
321.777.8401<br />
Shelby Goode<br />
zyborg7@hotmail.com<br />
321.632.2432<br />
Touring Coordina<strong>to</strong>rs<br />
Brian Reinert<br />
breinert@cfl.rr.com<br />
321.298.0089<br />
David LaPorte<br />
dlaporte@bellsouth.netFL<br />
321.403.2500<br />
Classic Coordina<strong>to</strong>rs<br />
Ralph Fritsche<br />
flachbau930@cfl.rr.com<br />
321.777.8401<br />
Kirk S<strong>to</strong>wers<br />
ks<strong>to</strong>wers@cfl.rr.com<br />
321.676.2590<br />
Event Insurance<br />
Coordina<strong>to</strong>r<br />
Collin Davey<br />
whereiscollin@gmail.com<br />
321.432.4000<br />
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Our<br />
Officials<br />
2011 Parade Coordina<strong>to</strong>r<br />
Ron McCall<br />
rmccall6@cfl.rr.com<br />
386.589.0879<br />
2012 Zonefest Chair<br />
Collin Davey<br />
whereiscollin@gmail.com<br />
321.432.4000<br />
Webmaster<br />
Jonathan Parker<br />
jgparker@cfl.rr.com<br />
321.751.9032<br />
Webmaster Tech / Assistant<br />
Vivienne Davey<br />
vdaveyusa@cfl.rr.com<br />
321.431.4404<br />
Charity Coordina<strong>to</strong>r<br />
Sue Tompkins<br />
s<strong>to</strong>mpkins@cfl.rr.com<br />
321.729.0234<br />
EV Edi<strong>to</strong>r<br />
Ginny O’Neal<br />
goneal@ags-expo.com<br />
407.491.5810<br />
EV Advertising<br />
Jack Roberts<br />
jackeroberts@hotmail.com<br />
321.727.0046<br />
Sponsorship Chair<br />
Tom Gorsuch<br />
tgorsuch@cfl.rr.com<br />
321.626.0563
Roar Before the 24<br />
Article by Steve H<strong>of</strong>fman<br />
Pho<strong>to</strong>s by Steve H<strong>of</strong>fman and Blake Blakely<br />
One <strong>of</strong> the many perks <strong>of</strong> living on the <strong>Space</strong><br />
<strong>Coast</strong> is that the world watches as we kick<strong>of</strong>f<br />
each racing season with the Rolex 24 at<br />
Day<strong>to</strong>na. The “Roar” is our opportunity <strong>to</strong><br />
get up close and personal with the teams,<br />
sneak in an early look at this years’ cars, and<br />
get out and enjoy the camaraderie that our<br />
club <strong>of</strong>fers.<br />
A few members’ cars literally feet from the track<br />
Fifteen members met up at Lowe’s in<br />
Rockledge, completed our safety brief,<br />
and headed north up I-95. After a quick<br />
s<strong>to</strong>p at Panera in Day<strong>to</strong>na <strong>to</strong> pick up a few<br />
more members and get a quick caffeine fix,<br />
we headed in<strong>to</strong> the track. Another dozen<br />
or so <strong>Space</strong> <strong>Coast</strong> members were already<br />
on hand. As you get out <strong>of</strong> the car you are<br />
quickly reminded <strong>of</strong> where this event got its’<br />
name. The symphonic roar <strong>of</strong> racing engines<br />
running at full throttle literally surround<br />
you.<br />
The excitement began immediately as the<br />
track was full and only a few feet away<br />
from our parking location. There was the<br />
Brumos 911 GT3 Cup number 5 with Hurley<br />
Haywood behind the wheel for one more<br />
last race. The defending champion Action<br />
Express <strong>Porsche</strong> DP’s now running two cars;<br />
the 5 and the 9. And then we were surprised<br />
<strong>to</strong> see the familiar Flying Lizards 45, but on<br />
a <strong>Porsche</strong> DP car. Later we got a good look<br />
at the BGB Mo<strong>to</strong>rsports’ Caymans who are<br />
running in the Continental Tire Series.<br />
We rushed <strong>to</strong> the fan zone and in <strong>to</strong> the<br />
paddock for open access <strong>to</strong> the cars, the<br />
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drivers, and the teams. They were all more<br />
than willing <strong>to</strong> sign au<strong>to</strong>graphs, answer<br />
questions about the cars, and accept well<br />
wishes. It was a great event, blessed with<br />
perfect weather, and enjoyed among good<br />
friends. If you have never been <strong>to</strong> the Roar,<br />
you are really missing out.<br />
Patrick Long testing the Flying Lizards <strong>Porsche</strong> DP car<br />
5
…As Visions <strong>of</strong> Carreras<br />
Danced in their Heads<br />
Christmas trees, holiday music, slinky<br />
cocktail dresses, and racing art were all in<br />
evidence at the <strong>Space</strong> <strong>Coast</strong> <strong>Region</strong> Holiday<br />
Banquet and Annual Meeting held at Eau<br />
Gallie Yacht <strong>Club</strong>. I s<strong>to</strong>od in the corner (near<br />
the bar), sipping my scotch and enjoying the<br />
view. With a sold-out attendance <strong>of</strong> 128, talk<br />
<strong>of</strong> <strong>Porsche</strong>s filled the air, and there wasn’t a tshirt<br />
in evidence, making this an event unlike<br />
any other held by our club. Perhaps this is why<br />
it was the best attended <strong>of</strong> all the 58 events<br />
hosted by <strong>Space</strong> <strong>Coast</strong> <strong>Region</strong> in 2010.<br />
Eau Gallie Commodore and <strong>Space</strong> <strong>Coast</strong><br />
member Donna Hahle was introduced and<br />
<strong>of</strong>fered a gracious welcome. We were also<br />
joined by 5-time Le Mans winner Derek<br />
Bell, who entertained us with anecdotes <strong>of</strong><br />
his career and introduced us <strong>to</strong> a fabulous<br />
collection <strong>of</strong> original racing art on display and<br />
for sale. Several members purchased some <strong>of</strong><br />
the art pieces <strong>of</strong> which 50% <strong>of</strong> proceeds from<br />
the sale benefited the Hope for Tomorrow<br />
charity.<br />
Derek Bell recounts the<br />
inspiration for displayed art<br />
Officer’s reports followed a wonderful plated<br />
dinner. Report highlights included that we<br />
have money in the bank, more members than<br />
we used <strong>to</strong>, and that our members continue<br />
<strong>to</strong> participate in a seemingly ever-increasing<br />
number and range <strong>of</strong> events—just what you’d<br />
expect from the club named “<strong>Region</strong> <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Year” by PCA. The nominating committee<br />
report <strong>of</strong>fered a slate <strong>of</strong> candidates that were<br />
accepted by acclamation, there being no<br />
other applicants or nominations from the<br />
floor. Officers for 2011 are: David O’Neal,<br />
president; Steve H<strong>of</strong>fman, vice-president;<br />
John “Blake” Blakely, secretary; and Kirk<br />
S<strong>to</strong>wers, treasurer.<br />
Sold-out crowd at Eau Gallie Yacht <strong>Club</strong><br />
Newly-elected President David O’Neal spoke<br />
<strong>to</strong> the many accomplishments made by our<br />
region during the tenure <strong>of</strong> President Ralph<br />
Fritsche, including leadership in membership<br />
growth and national awards for Escape<br />
Velocity Magazine and the 2009 <strong>Region</strong> <strong>of</strong><br />
the Year Trophy. A limited-edition <strong>Space</strong><br />
<strong>Coast</strong> watch was presented <strong>to</strong> Ralph as a gift<br />
by his <strong>of</strong>ficers.<br />
The business concluded, we moved on <strong>to</strong><br />
door prizes generously provided by several<br />
<strong>of</strong> our members and sponsors including<br />
David Kelly, Dan and Teri Cleary from the<br />
Werkshop, Shay and Monica Rowe from<br />
<strong>Porsche</strong> <strong>of</strong> Melbourne, and Jack and Lois<br />
Roberts from Brown & Bigelow Promotional<br />
Products. Specially made coasters featuring<br />
the “<strong>Region</strong> <strong>of</strong> the Year” cover were presented<br />
as gifts <strong>to</strong> Escape Velocity advertisers and<br />
contribu<strong>to</strong>rs, and <strong>Space</strong> <strong>Coast</strong> logo coasters<br />
were given <strong>to</strong> all who attended.<br />
Outgoing President<br />
Ralph Fritsche accepts<br />
his EV magazine<br />
portfolio<br />
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Derek Bell with young fans<br />
Lilly and Grace Parker<br />
Article by Jack Roberts<br />
Pho<strong>to</strong>s by Tom Gorsuch<br />
Tom Gorsuch announced that all but a<br />
handful <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Space</strong> <strong>Coast</strong> watches had been<br />
sold; the remainder now available at <strong>Porsche</strong><br />
<strong>of</strong> Melbourne Parts Department, where you<br />
will also find a variety <strong>of</strong> <strong>Space</strong> <strong>Coast</strong> <strong>Region</strong><br />
<strong>of</strong> the Year apparel.<br />
On December 17, 2011, we will again return<br />
<strong>to</strong> the Eau Gallie Yacht <strong>Club</strong> for this event,<br />
this time <strong>to</strong> their main dining room with its<br />
180 person capacity and fabulous view <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Christmas decorated boats. Put it on your<br />
calendar now.
901 Shop Tour<br />
As announced at the Holiday Banquet in<br />
December, this year we will be making a special<br />
point <strong>to</strong> include events on our calendar that<br />
cater <strong>to</strong>wards the classic years <strong>of</strong> <strong>Porsche</strong> cars<br />
and <strong>Porsche</strong> mo<strong>to</strong>rsports.<br />
The first <strong>of</strong> these events was a <strong>to</strong>ur <strong>of</strong> the 901<br />
Shop in Stuart, Florida. A special thanks goes<br />
out <strong>to</strong> my fellow Classic Co-Chair Shelby<br />
Goode for setting up this visit. The 901 Shop is<br />
a family effort that has been in the business <strong>of</strong><br />
racing and prepping <strong>Porsche</strong>s for racing for over<br />
35 years. Jack Refenning and his son Brady are<br />
1970 914-6<br />
both successful racers. In fact, Jack has had 20<br />
starts at the Sebring 12 Hours and 14 at the 24<br />
Hours <strong>of</strong> Day<strong>to</strong>na. It’s that wealth <strong>of</strong> experience<br />
that the 901 Shop brings <strong>to</strong> its business and its<br />
cus<strong>to</strong>mers. They also continue <strong>to</strong> support the<br />
Article and Pho<strong>to</strong>s<br />
by Ralph Fritsche<br />
popular His<strong>to</strong>ric Sports Car racing scene for a<br />
cadre <strong>of</strong> privateer racers who look <strong>to</strong> the 901<br />
Shop <strong>to</strong> prep, crew, and transport their cars <strong>to</strong><br />
his<strong>to</strong>ric races across the country.<br />
When we arrived we were greeted by Jack, his<br />
wife Jo-Ellen, and Brady who were willing and<br />
eager <strong>to</strong> answer questions and provide us with<br />
technical details. A row <strong>of</strong> vintage <strong>Porsche</strong> race<br />
1975 RSR<br />
cars were on display outside, and the doors <strong>to</strong><br />
the shop were open with the contents <strong>of</strong> the<br />
meticulously prepared garage ready for our<br />
inspection.<br />
What a collection <strong>of</strong> cars! My personal favorites<br />
were an original RUF Yellowbird, an “all”<br />
original 1970 914-6 with only 14,000 miles, and,<br />
the star <strong>of</strong> the assembly, a real 1975 <strong>Porsche</strong><br />
RSR. This RSR was one <strong>of</strong> the last built and one<br />
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RUF Yellowbird<br />
<strong>of</strong> the most original examples still in existence.<br />
It is safe <strong>to</strong> say that everybody had a good time.<br />
The hospitality <strong>of</strong> the staff at the 901 Shop was<br />
great and we all agreed that this was a <strong>to</strong>ur<br />
we will definitely repeat in the future. After<br />
we left the shop, we made a short hop over <strong>to</strong><br />
FINZ Waterfront Grille for a relaxing lunch<br />
overlooking the waterfront. It was a perfect<br />
venue <strong>to</strong> recount the day’s events and share a<br />
good meal with friends.<br />
901 Shop <strong>to</strong>ur group<br />
Be sure <strong>to</strong> check out the SPC calendar on the<br />
website as well as your email blasts for our next<br />
<strong>Porsche</strong> Classic event.<br />
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Keeping the Tradition Alive<br />
Article and Pho<strong>to</strong>s by Ralph Fritsche Part 2<br />
Welcome back for Part 2 <strong>of</strong> Keeping the Tradition Alive. Last time,<br />
I shared some pointers about how <strong>to</strong> acquire the right car. In this<br />
segment, I’ll talk a bit about what <strong>to</strong> do with the car after it has been<br />
found.<br />
As you may recall, I decided on a 1984 <strong>Porsche</strong> 944. It’s likely that any<br />
vehicle over 20 years old is going <strong>to</strong> need some maintenance work<br />
no matter how well it was taken care <strong>of</strong> previously. Hopefully, a Pre-<br />
Purchase Inspection (PPI) was performed and any potential issues<br />
were fac<strong>to</strong>red in<strong>to</strong> the purchase price.<br />
My 944 was in great overall condition, but still needed a lot <strong>of</strong><br />
maintenance <strong>to</strong> bring out its full potential. The floor <strong>of</strong> my garage had<br />
drips <strong>of</strong> every fluid except fuel. So it was <strong>of</strong>f <strong>to</strong> the <strong>Porsche</strong> forums <strong>to</strong><br />
identify the problem areas and develop a plan <strong>of</strong> action. Although I was<br />
completely new <strong>to</strong> au<strong>to</strong>motive repair, I had decided when I acquired<br />
the car <strong>to</strong> do as much <strong>of</strong> the work myself as possible. With the help<br />
and encouragement <strong>of</strong> members on several forums, I managed <strong>to</strong><br />
complete the repairs and address all the leaks. I quickly learned that<br />
most leaks were just the result <strong>of</strong> old seals and not necessarily the first<br />
sign <strong>of</strong> a potentially fatal problem. Working on the car was actually<br />
fun and no single job proved <strong>to</strong> be all that difficult.<br />
After a few weeks, the car was running like new. Now my attention<br />
turned <strong>to</strong> cosmetic issues, primarily the paint. Paint was one job I<br />
chose not <strong>to</strong> tackle. So the big questions I had <strong>to</strong> answer next were<br />
where <strong>to</strong> take the car and how much <strong>to</strong> spend. This started as an<br />
inexpensive project and clearly I wanted <strong>to</strong> keep it that way.<br />
A well masked car, one<br />
<strong>of</strong> the keys <strong>to</strong> great paint<br />
Fortunately, I had just spent the last several months visiting Sharpe’s<br />
Body Shop with my good friend and fellow <strong>Space</strong> <strong>Coast</strong> member<br />
Steve H<strong>of</strong>fman, who was having his 1967 911S completely res<strong>to</strong>red.<br />
Sharpe’s did an amazing job with Steve’s car, and I was equally<br />
impressed at the price he was quoted.<br />
So, I arranged for Mark and Lisa Canada <strong>to</strong> take in the 944 and do<br />
their best <strong>to</strong> make it look new. Mark’s staff has a lot <strong>of</strong> experience<br />
working on <strong>Porsche</strong>s. They <strong>to</strong>ok every dent out <strong>of</strong> the car (and there<br />
were many!) prior <strong>to</strong> painting and even duplicated the stripes in paint<br />
that I had applied with striping tape. The end result was beyond all<br />
my expectations. The car was beautiful and the price was more than<br />
fair. In California, a paint job <strong>of</strong> this quality would easily cost more<br />
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Smooth as glass<br />
with excellent reflection<br />
than twice the value <strong>of</strong> what the car was worth. I can’t thank Mark<br />
and Lisa enough.<br />
The car is now both mechanically and cosmetically as good as new. At<br />
least that’s how it seemed at first. Unfortunately, little issues with the<br />
interior that hadn’t bothered me before have become more noticeable.<br />
But I guess that will have <strong>to</strong> be the <strong>to</strong>pic <strong>of</strong> another installment.<br />
Next article - interior
HSR Sebring Fall Classic<br />
Article by Tom Kirk<br />
Pho<strong>to</strong>s by Tom Kirk and Blake Blakely<br />
Because <strong>of</strong> my many trips this summer, I was experiencing withdrawal<br />
symp<strong>to</strong>ms from my lack <strong>of</strong> participation in club activities. The His<strong>to</strong>ric<br />
Sportscar Racing (HSR) event in Sebring provided the needed fix; a<br />
nice drive with club members, lots <strong>of</strong> different cars <strong>to</strong> see, and a race<br />
track. What more could you want?<br />
Morning rendezvous<br />
before the drive <strong>to</strong> Sebring<br />
Steve H<strong>of</strong>fman and Shelby Goode led the drive in Steve’s Red 1987<br />
911 Turbo. We rendezvoused with David Kelley<br />
and his 911 Turbo in Vero, and snaked our<br />
way through the back roads <strong>of</strong> Central Florida<br />
<strong>to</strong>ward Sebring.<br />
I was thankful <strong>to</strong> be tail gunner as Steve <strong>to</strong>ok<br />
some roads with which I was not familiar. He<br />
did a great job setting the pace and clearing the<br />
road, even when a buzzard tried <strong>to</strong> race him <strong>to</strong><br />
some road kill in the middle <strong>of</strong> our lane. But<br />
Steve did not “lift” and remained in complete<br />
control <strong>of</strong> his car.<br />
Upon arriving at Sebring, you could immediately<br />
hear the unique sound <strong>of</strong> un-muffled race cars.<br />
My heart rate quickened. The gate fee was very<br />
reasonable, so I paid a little extra for paddock<br />
parking and a <strong>to</strong>uring lap.<br />
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We were able <strong>to</strong> mingle with the drivers and their teams as they<br />
prepared their cars for a weekend <strong>of</strong> racing. Shelby personally knew<br />
many <strong>of</strong> the people there, making introductions and allowing Steve <strong>to</strong><br />
start conversations about possible future joint club activities.<br />
As an HSR event, there was quite an array <strong>of</strong> cars, but I was really<br />
surprised at the number <strong>of</strong> spec Caymans and Cayman teams<br />
represented. I am interested <strong>to</strong> see how this series develops.<br />
At the lunch break, I was able <strong>to</strong> take my Cayman S on the track with<br />
about a dozen other cars for some <strong>to</strong>uring laps. It ended up being a<br />
30 minute session that I thoroughly enjoyed. This was my first track<br />
experience at Sebring and I am looking forward <strong>to</strong> going back for a<br />
DE event there in the near future.<br />
Legendary Brumos Racing prepared Cayman
Cayman spec class racers<br />
After lunch we enjoyed observing the <strong>Porsche</strong>s, Jags, Lotuses,<br />
Corvettes, Mustangs, and even vintage NASCARs make their way<br />
around the track.<br />
The day was more about test and tune, with a little qualifying at the<br />
end <strong>of</strong> the day, rather than about actual racing. But we were there<br />
primarily <strong>to</strong> look at the cars and meet the people behind them, and<br />
were not disappointed.<br />
Vintage <strong>Porsche</strong>s in action<br />
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Vintage 911 racer from the 901 Shop in Stuart<br />
Austin Powers drives a <strong>Porsche</strong>?<br />
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2010 Best FEST Article<br />
The 2010 Fall <strong>Porsche</strong> FEST trip <strong>to</strong> Germany<br />
and the former Eastern Bloc nations was<br />
clearly the best FEST ever! Dianne Zorn<br />
(a good neighbor friend) and I went on the<br />
2009 Fall <strong>Porsche</strong> FEST and greatly enjoyed<br />
driving a <strong>Porsche</strong> Panamera on the Au<strong>to</strong>bahn<br />
and through Italy and the Swiss Alps. This<br />
year’s FEST had the same exhilarating driving<br />
experiences (again in a Panamera) coupled<br />
with visits <strong>to</strong> some <strong>of</strong> Europe’s most s<strong>to</strong>ried<br />
cities. This was Peter Sontag and his Fast Lane<br />
Travel team’s 35th Anniversary <strong>of</strong> Treffens<br />
and FESTs <strong>to</strong> Europe. They clearly have<br />
perfected this exciting vacation experience<br />
for <strong>Porsche</strong> enthusiasts. Every aspect <strong>of</strong> this<br />
year’s FEST exceeded our expectations. And<br />
the FEST had a broad range <strong>of</strong> activities and<br />
breathtaking events that one could never<br />
have planned for or experienced as a private<br />
traveler.<br />
<strong>Porsche</strong> Facilities & Race Track at Leipzig<br />
We met our <strong>Porsche</strong> race track driver Kai-<br />
EberhardRiemeratdinnerthenightbeforewe<br />
visited <strong>Porsche</strong> Leipzig and their race track.<br />
He related some exciting <strong>Porsche</strong> driving<br />
experiences including his placing second in<br />
a race the previous weekend. Meeting him<br />
up close and personal was great! We then<br />
linked up with him the next day at the track.<br />
His driving expertise and cus<strong>to</strong>mer friendly<br />
attitude were outstanding. We participated<br />
in two activities at the track – several hot<br />
laps in a <strong>Porsche</strong> GT3 and an hour <strong>of</strong> driver<br />
training in a Panamera trying <strong>to</strong> stay on the<br />
tail <strong>of</strong> the GT3 being driven at somewhat<br />
less than its full speed. This, plus the video<br />
taping <strong>of</strong> our fast laps around the track in<br />
the GT3, truly made this experience one we<br />
Showing NO FEAR in any gear,<br />
Dianne’s ready for some hot laps<br />
<strong>Porsche</strong> GT3<br />
used for our hot laps<br />
will never forget. If any <strong>Space</strong> <strong>Coast</strong> <strong>Region</strong><br />
member is interested in getting a copy <strong>of</strong> this<br />
video, which includes an 8 minute <strong>to</strong>ur <strong>of</strong> the<br />
<strong>Porsche</strong> Leipzig facilities and their <strong>Porsche</strong><br />
Sport Driving School, please contact me at<br />
fwatkins@cfl.rr.com.<br />
<strong>Porsche</strong> Car Delivery @ Leipzig Airport<br />
After <strong>to</strong>uring the <strong>Porsche</strong> Leipzig fac<strong>to</strong>ry and<br />
having lunch in their “Diamond Building”<br />
headquarters, we were transported by bus<br />
<strong>to</strong> the Leipzig Airport for the next FEST<br />
extravaganza. Only Fast Lane Travel with<br />
The Russians are coming ...<br />
and they brought our <strong>Porsche</strong>s!!!<br />
their business and travel connections could<br />
have arranged <strong>to</strong> have our rented <strong>Porsche</strong><br />
“rockets” initially delivered under the wings<br />
<strong>of</strong> a Russian An<strong>to</strong>nov An-124 aircraft! This<br />
was followed by cocktails and hors d’oeuvres<br />
aboard this unique airplane – an out <strong>of</strong> the box,<br />
unexpected, and superb way <strong>to</strong> commence<br />
our <strong>Porsche</strong> driving and FEST adventure.<br />
Ours <strong>to</strong> drive for<br />
the next 2 weeks -a white Panamera rocketship<br />
Unique Locations and FEST Experiences<br />
On our first day <strong>of</strong> driving, we headed out<br />
from Leipzig on some delightful mountain<br />
roads where our <strong>Porsche</strong>s were in their<br />
Ready for our lunch<br />
at Castle Eckberg<br />
element. We s<strong>to</strong>pped for a five star lunch at<br />
Castle Eckberg near Dresden. Set on a hill<br />
above the river, it was a fairytale setting. This<br />
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occurred time and time again on this FEST<br />
– lunch and dinner locations were always<br />
Lunch on the Castle Terrace<br />
overlooking the lake<br />
unique and the best beer, wines (alcohol<br />
served only at dinner) and food were always<br />
served – very delicious! After a fast drive<br />
on the Au<strong>to</strong>bahn, we had dinner that night<br />
in Prague on the <strong>to</strong>p floor <strong>of</strong> the famous<br />
Dancing House at the Restaurant Celeste.<br />
Prague Cathedral<br />
Our five star Four Seasons Hotel was in one <strong>of</strong><br />
the most desirable locations in this fairytale<br />
city – at the edge <strong>of</strong> the Vitava River just steps<br />
from the old Charles Bridge. This first class<br />
Unique transportation <strong>to</strong><br />
dinner at the Dancing Horse<br />
treatment was repeated in Vienna, Budapest,<br />
and Munich. Also, there were other Fast<br />
Lane Travel innovations/actions that added<br />
<strong>to</strong> our FEST adventure and experience. First<br />
was the unique way we were transported <strong>to</strong><br />
dinner each night. Peter arranged for antique<br />
Prague at night - a must see
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cars and an old electric street car (from the<br />
museum) <strong>to</strong> transport us <strong>to</strong> dinner for the<br />
two nights we were in Prague. One night in<br />
Vienna we had horse-drawn carriages take us<br />
from our hotel <strong>to</strong> the opera. And <strong>of</strong> course,<br />
while traveling from city <strong>to</strong> city, we were<br />
driving our rented <strong>Porsche</strong> “rocketships”<br />
which provided exciting thrills on either<br />
the Au<strong>to</strong>bahn or on the winding mountain<br />
roads. Second, was the hiring <strong>of</strong> three local<br />
A great sight - our <strong>Porsche</strong>s<br />
outside the Grand Hotel<br />
his<strong>to</strong>rians/guides for Vienna and Budapest.<br />
They added greatly <strong>to</strong> the FEST with their<br />
knowledge <strong>of</strong> the cities and their his<strong>to</strong>ry<br />
along with the ability <strong>to</strong> get great tickets and<br />
seats for once-in-a-life time events such as<br />
It’s tradition - brats<br />
and beer outside<br />
the Opera House<br />
Our horses (not <strong>Porsche</strong>s)<br />
<strong>to</strong> take us <strong>to</strong> the Opera House<br />
On our way <strong>to</strong> Vienna<br />
- view <strong>of</strong> Budweis<br />
the Vienna Opera (second row seats) and for<br />
a mass at the Emperor’s Winter Castle where<br />
the Vienna Boy’s Choir sang. When one <strong>of</strong><br />
our “old Brit FESTers” expressed a desire <strong>to</strong><br />
go see the Colditz Castle (while the girls were<br />
shopping in Prague), Peter arranged for a<br />
Best seats in the Chapel<br />
at the Vienna Boys Choir Mass<br />
bus and driver on the spot <strong>to</strong> take those who<br />
wanted <strong>to</strong> go <strong>to</strong> this nearby venue where the<br />
Germans had held their “problem WWII<br />
prisoners” who kept escaping from other<br />
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The Fast Lane <strong>to</strong> Where It All Began<br />
Article by Ron McCall<br />
Pho<strong>to</strong>s by Ron and Libby McCall<br />
Last spring, I received an e-mail from the <strong>Porsche</strong> <strong>Club</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>America</strong><br />
announcing that Peter Sontag’s Fast Lane Travel Fall TREFFEN would<br />
include a visit <strong>to</strong> Gmünd, Austria, which all <strong>Porsche</strong>philes know is<br />
where it all began – the birthplace <strong>of</strong> <strong>Porsche</strong>. From 1948 <strong>to</strong> 1950, a<br />
<strong>to</strong>tal <strong>of</strong> 44 Coupes and eight Cabriolets were built at an old sawmill in<br />
Gmund, as well as the most famous <strong>Porsche</strong> <strong>of</strong> them all, Type 356 Nr.<br />
1, which is now in the new <strong>Porsche</strong> Museum in Stuttgart, Germany.<br />
Being a recently converted <strong>Porsche</strong>phile, I knew that I had <strong>to</strong> be one<br />
<strong>of</strong> the chosen few <strong>to</strong> visit the birthplace <strong>of</strong> <strong>Porsche</strong>. I mentioned<br />
<strong>to</strong> Peter that, if possible, it would be nice <strong>to</strong> see the <strong>Porsche</strong> family<br />
estate in Zell am See enroute <strong>to</strong> Gmünd. Peter said that there wasn’t<br />
time given our tight schedule. It is just that I had read about it in<br />
Chris<strong>to</strong>phorus Magazine, and if by chance we passed by it, Peter<br />
could simply point it out. Well, in the typical Sontag fashion, my<br />
wish was his command. Not only did we s<strong>to</strong>p at the residence, but<br />
Peter called ahead and Wolfgang <strong>Porsche</strong> (Ferry‘s son) came out <strong>to</strong><br />
greet us. What a treat that was!<br />
The author with Wolfgang <strong>Porsche</strong><br />
at the <strong>Porsche</strong> family estate<br />
in Zell Am See<br />
As every <strong>Porsche</strong>phile knows, Gmünd is where Ferdinand and Ferry<br />
<strong>Porsche</strong> moved during World War II <strong>to</strong> escape the allied bombing<br />
<strong>of</strong> Stuttgart. The only thing remaining from the old sawmill is the<br />
original gatehouse and Ferry <strong>Porsche</strong>’s conference room and <strong>of</strong>fice.<br />
The caretaker and owner <strong>of</strong> the property is Helmut Pfeifh<strong>of</strong>er. In<br />
1982, Mr. Pfeifh<strong>of</strong>er founded the first and only private <strong>Porsche</strong><br />
museum in Europe, which is just down the road from the old sawmill.<br />
The museum has some rare and original <strong>Porsche</strong>s and pho<strong>to</strong>graphs <strong>of</strong><br />
the early days. But the real gem is the gatehouse and Ferry <strong>Porsche</strong>’s<br />
<strong>of</strong>fice. The buildings are not open <strong>to</strong> the public except by special<br />
arrangement with Mr. Pfeifh<strong>of</strong>er, which <strong>of</strong> course Peter <strong>to</strong>ok care <strong>of</strong>.<br />
Gatehouse and Ferry <strong>Porsche</strong>’s Office<br />
in Gmünd, the birthplace <strong>of</strong> <strong>Porsche</strong><br />
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We had a personal <strong>to</strong>ur <strong>of</strong> the buildings narrated by Mr. Pfeifh<strong>of</strong>er in<br />
German and translated by Peter, who is a native Austrian and thus,<br />
fluent in German.<br />
On the Grossglockner High Alpine Road enroute <strong>to</strong> Gmünd<br />
While seeing the original site was worth the price <strong>of</strong> the trip, the Fast<br />
Lane journey <strong>to</strong> Gmünd was right up there as well. There were two<br />
groups for a <strong>to</strong>tal <strong>of</strong> twelve <strong>Porsche</strong>s nose-<strong>to</strong>-tail at over 150 MPH on<br />
the Au<strong>to</strong>bahn, and traversing the Grossglockner High Alpine Road.<br />
The High Alpine Road takes you over the Grossglockner, the highest<br />
mountain in Austria at 12,460 feet. The road is 30 miles long with 36<br />
hairpin turns and an altitude ascent <strong>of</strong> 8,215 feet. The road was built<br />
between 1930 and 1935 and was used by Ferry <strong>Porsche</strong> <strong>to</strong> test the<br />
newly constructed Gmünd 356s.<br />
Rest s<strong>to</strong>p on the <strong>to</strong>p <strong>of</strong> the Grossglockner pass<br />
with all 11 <strong>Porsche</strong>s lined up and ready <strong>to</strong> go<br />
I can’t speak for Ferry <strong>Porsche</strong>, but it sure was a lot <strong>of</strong> fun for me in a<br />
911S when our lead driver Thomas Höferlin exclaimed over the radio<br />
“eagles let’s fly” - and fly we did - up and down the mountain and<br />
around all 36 <strong>of</strong> those hairpin turns. Be cautioned, this trip is not for<br />
the faint <strong>of</strong> heart, but it is a piece <strong>of</strong> cake for a <strong>Porsche</strong>. This is what<br />
these cars were designed <strong>to</strong> do. This is home field for the <strong>Porsche</strong><br />
and Fast Lane Travel. It was truly a special and once-in-a-lifetime<br />
experience for my wife and me. More information can be found at<br />
www.fastlanetravel.com.<br />
Happy Treffeners
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The Dyno Day Dish<br />
Article and Pho<strong>to</strong>s by Tom Gorsuch<br />
Fifteen members attended our dyno day<br />
on December 4th. These inquiring minds<br />
learned a lot about their <strong>Porsche</strong>s and<br />
respective modifications. Our day was<br />
sponsored by Trick Pro Mo<strong>to</strong>rsports on<br />
Ellis Road in Melbourne. Proprie<strong>to</strong>r TJ ran<br />
eight <strong>Porsche</strong>s through two pulls each on<br />
the SuperFlow Au<strong>to</strong>Dyn 30 chassis dyno.<br />
Each run included air/fuel measurements<br />
and computer reports for the horsepower<br />
conscious participants.<br />
The following table summarizes the results.<br />
The horsepower measured on a chassis<br />
dyno is the rear wheel horsepower. This is<br />
usable horsepower after drivetrain losses.<br />
The rule <strong>of</strong> thumb conversion for RWHP is<br />
85% <strong>of</strong> engine HP typically specified by au<strong>to</strong><br />
manufacturers.<br />
Everyone was impressed with the Steve<br />
Wong produced 911Chips catalytic converter<br />
delete tuner chip on Laing’s ’88 Carerra.<br />
Subsequent research on the Internet shows<br />
many recommendations for this straight<br />
forward modification.<br />
The APR Stage 1 ECU programming on<br />
David O’Neal’s Cayman S showed its stuff<br />
with 294 RWHP, a straight forward upgrade<br />
performed at <strong>Porsche</strong> <strong>of</strong> Melbourne. David<br />
was soon up-handed by Collin’s similar<br />
Cayman S with Borla exhaust. Not only did<br />
the Guards Red <strong>Porsche</strong> have a wonderful<br />
howl, it produced just over 300 RWHP <strong>to</strong><br />
back it up.<br />
Jonathan Parker had just returned home<br />
from Italy the night before and spent his<br />
morning hours putting the 911 back <strong>to</strong>gether.<br />
A frequent visi<strong>to</strong>r at Trick Pro, Jonathan was<br />
anxious <strong>to</strong> test his recent attempts <strong>to</strong> flatten<br />
out the <strong>to</strong>rque curve. Rumor had it that wife<br />
Ellen didn’t even know he was home yet.<br />
A jet-lagged Jonathan Parker<br />
anxious <strong>to</strong> see the results<br />
TJ awarded Steve H<strong>of</strong>fman a Trick Pro<br />
commemorative t-shirt for the <strong>Porsche</strong> with<br />
the most oomph. The beast’s 330 RWHP<br />
comes complements <strong>of</strong> a Kokeln long neck<br />
intercooler, K27 turbo, 1 bar boost spring,<br />
Fabspeed exhaust and air intake. Just as we<br />
were about <strong>to</strong> call it a day, up pulls Tom<br />
Everett with Kevin and Rita Brackett’s 2007<br />
GT3 RS. This RS has suspension setup for the<br />
And the winner is . . .<br />
track and a full suite <strong>of</strong> safety equipment, but<br />
<strong>to</strong> date is running s<strong>to</strong>ck engine configuration.<br />
Steve quickly hid the t-shirt in the 930. The<br />
club members remaining were treated <strong>to</strong><br />
. . . Until this bad boy rolled in!<br />
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414 RWHP at a screaming 8250 RPM. Rita<br />
Brackett subsequently demanded her t-shirt<br />
at our Holiday Banquet, willingly exchanging<br />
her <strong>Porsche</strong> Design Collection Kaffee cups<br />
door prize for the cloth.<br />
Dyno day was both telling and fun. TJ’s<br />
audience anticipated in silence during<br />
each pull and shared views like engineers<br />
with paper in hand. Experience the power<br />
for yourself on the Trick Pro website at<br />
www.trickpro.net/videos and search for the<br />
<strong>Porsche</strong> <strong>Club</strong> dyno day.<br />
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The Legends <strong>of</strong> Mo<strong>to</strong>rsports<br />
Article by David Kelly<br />
Pho<strong>to</strong>s by Blake Blakely<br />
The “Legends <strong>of</strong> Mo<strong>to</strong>rsports” event was held at Sebring Raceway<br />
December 3 – 5, and what an event it was! It certainly lived up <strong>to</strong> its<br />
name in every respect.<br />
It was the season finale <strong>of</strong> the Legends <strong>of</strong> Mo<strong>to</strong>rsports Racing Series,<br />
hosted by the famous Indy Car racing legend Bobby Rahal and his<br />
Rahal Racing Team. Bobby is an avid race car collec<strong>to</strong>r and a his<strong>to</strong>ric<br />
race car driver himself. He had his stable <strong>of</strong> vintage race cars there<br />
<strong>to</strong> participate in the race activities. Brian Redman was the Grand<br />
Marshal for the event and drove a 1970 Chevron B16 during the<br />
weekend race schedule. Bobby Rahal drove a 1969 Brabham BT29 <strong>to</strong><br />
vic<strong>to</strong>ry in his feature race event on Sunday.<br />
Bobby Rahal in his Lola T290 at Sebring<br />
There were 126 race entries in all, including almost every <strong>Porsche</strong>;<br />
from 356’s <strong>to</strong> 911 RSR’s <strong>to</strong> the legendary <strong>Porsche</strong> 962’s (five <strong>of</strong> them),<br />
and <strong>of</strong> course, the yellow Le Mans Pro<strong>to</strong>type <strong>Porsche</strong> RS Spyder. There<br />
was an equally large number <strong>of</strong> Chevrons, Lolas, Jaguars, McLarens,<br />
and Lotus race cars, with Jaguar being the featured marquee for the<br />
event. There were also a number Ferraris, Alfas, Corvettes, Mustangs,<br />
and other unique one-<strong>of</strong>f race cars as well.<br />
A pair <strong>of</strong> <strong>Porsche</strong> 962’s head in<strong>to</strong> T1 at Sebring<br />
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Through the efforts <strong>of</strong> Zone 12 Representative Jennifer Barrows and<br />
PCA, we were afforded a dedicated <strong>Porsche</strong> Corral for our members<br />
who chose <strong>to</strong> purchase the three day all-inclusive corral pass. And<br />
what a bargain it was, with the full three day admission included,<br />
along with dedicated track <strong>to</strong>uring sessions specifically for those with<br />
the car corral passes.<br />
1974 Kremer Built 3.0L 911 RSR <strong>of</strong> Robert Newman, Jr.<br />
Most <strong>of</strong> us have done “<strong>to</strong>uring laps” at various Sebring and Day<strong>to</strong>na<br />
events, but none <strong>of</strong> them came close <strong>to</strong> matching the pure excitement<br />
<strong>of</strong> these special lap sessions led by the new super-charged 510 HP<br />
Jaguar XK-R. It was 30 minutes <strong>of</strong> pure fun and adrenaline around<br />
the 3.7 mile, 17 turn racing circuit.<br />
There were many opportunities throughout the event <strong>to</strong> take<br />
pho<strong>to</strong>graphs, talk <strong>to</strong> the drivers and racing teams, and wander freely<br />
around the paddock enjoying the race experience. Bobby Rahal,<br />
Brian Redman, Doc Bundy, and others were available and accessible<br />
for pho<strong>to</strong>s and au<strong>to</strong>graphs as the opportunity arose, or at dedicated<br />
fan sessions during the meet. It was fun saying hello <strong>to</strong> Bobby as he<br />
was uncovering his beautifully res<strong>to</strong>red black XKE-Jaguar roadster.<br />
He seemed <strong>to</strong> be an easy-going regular guy, and just another car<br />
enthusiast like the rest <strong>of</strong> us.<br />
We had about 20 <strong>Porsche</strong>s <strong>of</strong> all models parked in the <strong>Porsche</strong> Corral<br />
on Saturday, with more sprinkled among the regular specta<strong>to</strong>r<br />
parking. Just about everything was represented, from two recent<br />
GT3RS’s, <strong>to</strong> a 356 Speedster.<br />
PCA members came from our own <strong>Space</strong> <strong>Coast</strong> <strong>Region</strong>, the Gold<br />
<strong>Coast</strong> <strong>Region</strong>, the Suncoast <strong>Region</strong>, the Citrus <strong>Region</strong>, and from<br />
many more regions across the country. Everyone was there <strong>to</strong> have a<br />
great time and <strong>to</strong> see their favorite race cars in action on the his<strong>to</strong>ric<br />
track.
at Sebring<br />
A pair <strong>of</strong> 962’s fight it out in T17 at Sebring<br />
<strong>Porsche</strong>’s own Le Mans Pro<strong>to</strong>type RS Spyder<br />
was the fastest car during practice and<br />
qualifying, however, Sunday’s feature race<br />
for the class was won by the Audi R8 LMP<br />
car. This was another heavily contested race<br />
between the very famous Le Mans pro<strong>to</strong>types<br />
with a significant number <strong>of</strong> LMP cars<br />
participating.<br />
Still, it was an event which had something<br />
for everyone; with new technology mixed<br />
with old technology, and legendary cars<br />
and drivers everywhere you looked. In<br />
many ways, it was an immersion experience<br />
in everything racing, yet it was a relaxed<br />
adventure in racing his<strong>to</strong>ry and racing<br />
legend.<br />
Safety first!<br />
Res<strong>to</strong>red <strong>Porsche</strong> 910 <strong>of</strong> Howard Cherry in T16 at Sebring<br />
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404-443-9972<br />
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New Stuff at the<br />
Goodie S<strong>to</strong>re<br />
<strong>Porsche</strong> <strong>of</strong> Melbourne has freshened their inven<strong>to</strong>ry <strong>of</strong> <strong>Space</strong> <strong>Coast</strong> apparel <strong>of</strong> polos,<br />
dress shirts, caps and visors. You can even select special “<strong>Region</strong> <strong>of</strong> the Year” items.<br />
These are a limited-production item and when they’re gone—they’re gone. We have<br />
a lot <strong>to</strong> be proud <strong>of</strong> and should all be wearing our colors. Out-<strong>of</strong>-<strong>to</strong>wners can call<br />
Patrick at (321) 956-0600 <strong>to</strong> place their order.
By Mike Steele, <strong>Porsche</strong> <strong>of</strong> Melbourne<br />
Spring is almost here! Spring marks the<br />
return <strong>of</strong> <strong>Porsche</strong> <strong>of</strong> Melbourne’s Annual<br />
Tech Session and Open House. Spring also<br />
signals a new driving events season for all<br />
you track fanatics! This edition will be a<br />
teaser for what we have planned at this year’s<br />
Tech Session on March 5th.<br />
Traditionally, we have displayed current<br />
model cars and answered questions about<br />
them. Last year we changed it up a little bit<br />
by asking some <strong>of</strong> our event drivers <strong>to</strong> display<br />
their “track weapons” <strong>of</strong> choice. We then had<br />
a question and answer session not only for<br />
our technicians, but with some <strong>of</strong> our local<br />
drivers as well.<br />
This year we plan on starting with a diagnostic<br />
session on a later model vehicle. We hope<br />
<strong>to</strong> take some <strong>of</strong> the “magic” out <strong>of</strong> what we<br />
do <strong>to</strong> ascertain the cause <strong>of</strong> a malfunction.<br />
We will have a live demonstration <strong>of</strong> the<br />
capabilities <strong>of</strong> our current generation <strong>of</strong><br />
PIWIS testers. PIWIS stands for <strong>Porsche</strong><br />
Integrated Workshop Information System.<br />
These testers have access <strong>to</strong> more than just<br />
diagnostics via the OBD-2 connec<strong>to</strong>r. They<br />
can also display wiring diagrams, workshop<br />
manuals, and technical information bulletins.<br />
Beyond these abilities, they are full function<br />
oscilloscopes as well.<br />
We will “bug” a vehicle with several different<br />
faults, and show the capabilities <strong>of</strong> the tester<br />
in helping <strong>to</strong> find the cause. We will also<br />
show the limitations <strong>of</strong> the tester. That is,<br />
the tester is a <strong>to</strong>ol; it does not tell us what <strong>to</strong><br />
replace. Sometimes it just shows us where <strong>to</strong><br />
look. Speaking <strong>of</strong> knowing where <strong>to</strong> look, we<br />
can take a peek in<strong>to</strong> some <strong>of</strong> the information<br />
s<strong>to</strong>red in the various control units and what<br />
it means.<br />
Once we have fixed our demonstration<br />
vehicle we will move on <strong>to</strong> the driving<br />
events information session. We will again<br />
cover modifications available for improving<br />
your track day experience. This will include<br />
performance tweaks, safety recommendations,<br />
and maintenance suggestions:<br />
COLUMN<br />
--For our performance tweaks portion <strong>of</strong> the<br />
session, we have invited Fabspeed <strong>to</strong> show<br />
<strong>of</strong>f some <strong>of</strong> their wares and workmanship.<br />
Fabspeed <strong>of</strong>fers simple exhaust system<br />
replacement up <strong>to</strong> entire packages <strong>to</strong> increase<br />
the output <strong>of</strong> your vehicle.<br />
--For the safety portion, we will have a few<br />
different types <strong>of</strong> roll cage installations for<br />
you <strong>to</strong> see and ask questions. We will also<br />
discuss other items you need <strong>to</strong> stay safe,<br />
<strong>to</strong> include safety harnesses, helmets, and<br />
personal protective wear.<br />
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Saturday,March5th,at<strong>Porsche</strong><strong>of</strong>Melbourne,<br />
509 East NASA Blvd. C<strong>of</strong>fee will be served at<br />
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2011 <strong>Porsche</strong> Parade Primer<br />
A Planning Guide for the 56th Annual <strong>Porsche</strong> Parade in Savannah<br />
Article by Ron McCall<br />
Pho<strong>to</strong>s by David Wilks, RaceShotsResource.com<br />
It’s time <strong>to</strong> start planning for the 2011 <strong>Porsche</strong> Parade which is being<br />
held in Savannah, Georgia, July 31st through August 6th. Parade is<br />
PCA’s annual convention and the largest gathering <strong>of</strong> <strong>Porsche</strong> owners<br />
in the world. A week-long event may seem like plenty <strong>of</strong> time for<br />
everything, but there is more <strong>to</strong> do than one can fit in<strong>to</strong> that actionpacked<br />
period. You will have <strong>to</strong> be ready <strong>to</strong> make some choices<br />
when on-line registration opens on March 8th. To help complete<br />
the registration process smoothly, download the schedule from<br />
http://parade2011.pca.org/.<br />
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The Welcome Party, Banquets and Hospitality Area<br />
These events are absolute musts where you have the opportunity <strong>to</strong><br />
meet other Parade attendees and <strong>Porsche</strong> dignitaries. You’ll soon<br />
appreciate the mot<strong>to</strong> “it’s not about the cars, it’s about the people.”<br />
Driving Tours<br />
Several interesting destinations are selected for on-your-own driving<br />
<strong>to</strong>urs. Travel at your own pace and see the area. Last year, one <strong>of</strong> the<br />
<strong>to</strong>urs was <strong>to</strong> Road <strong>America</strong> and included a lap <strong>of</strong> the track. Check the<br />
details listed for each <strong>to</strong>ur before you register.<br />
Volunteering<br />
A multitude <strong>of</strong> volunteer opportunities exist, and it is the very best<br />
way <strong>to</strong> get involved and experience Parade. Last year, Libby and I<br />
volunteered for the Michelin Drive and Compare and the Au<strong>to</strong>cross.<br />
We not only got <strong>to</strong> watch others go through the Michelin Drive and<br />
Compare, but we had the opportunity <strong>to</strong> do it ourselves when the<br />
crowds thinned out. A must do.<br />
Concours d’ Elegance<br />
Okay, this event is for the serious Q-tippers out there. Pr<strong>of</strong>essionally<br />
res<strong>to</strong>red and prepared vehicles reside mostly in the Res<strong>to</strong>ration and<br />
Preservation Groups. For the rest <strong>of</strong> us with newer vehicles, the<br />
Preparation Group has separate classes for Full and Touring (where<br />
undercarriage is not judged). Plan on arriving early<br />
when the Concours prep areas will be open.<br />
Time Speed Distance Rally<br />
During a TSD Rally, competi<strong>to</strong>rs travel a prescribed<br />
rally route through a series <strong>of</strong> checkpoints at a<br />
set speed. The TSD Rally is for serious-minded<br />
competi<strong>to</strong>rs; I’m talking on-board <strong>Space</strong> Shuttle<br />
computer here. We entered this last year, but did not<br />
realize that because our Cayenne had navigation,<br />
we were au<strong>to</strong>matically in the Navigational class. We<br />
also found out that TSD really stands for “Toward a<br />
Speedy Divorce.” So, we were a “Did Not Start” (or<br />
Did Not Split-Up). If you are going <strong>to</strong> give this a<br />
try, plan on attending the Rally School.<br />
Michelin Drive and Compare<br />
In Chicago, two new <strong>Porsche</strong> Boxster Spyders<br />
were fitted with different tires from Michelin, and<br />
participants got <strong>to</strong> test drive them on an abbreviated<br />
au<strong>to</strong>cross course. This activity is scheduled<br />
throughout the day over a two-day period, so you<br />
can fit this in between other events.<br />
Au<strong>to</strong>cross<br />
This fun event is spread over two days so that there<br />
are more runs available for each participant. Even<br />
if you don’t enter this event, plan on volunteering.<br />
You will have a great time, learn why certain drivers<br />
do better than others, and possibly find out why<br />
914’s are so fast. If you are an au<strong>to</strong>crosser, you have<br />
<strong>to</strong> sign up for this.
Gimmick Rally<br />
Libby and I entered this last year and brought in some outside help:<br />
Wesley Ledesma, Ruben (PCA’s National Vice President) and Janet’s<br />
son. Even with Wesley’s sharp eyes and energy, we still finished 15th<br />
out <strong>of</strong> 19 in our class. We are planning on doing better this year,<br />
although additional passengers are not permitted in 2011. Definitely<br />
put this on your schedule.<br />
Technical and His<strong>to</strong>ric Quiz<br />
We entered this last year and both won our respective divisions.<br />
Of course, we want <strong>to</strong> do better this year so we are studying up on<br />
<strong>Porsche</strong> his<strong>to</strong>ry.<br />
Tech Academy<br />
This is not a competitive event and there<br />
are no tests <strong>to</strong> take <strong>to</strong> get your degree in<br />
<strong>Porsche</strong>ology. The Academy is informative<br />
and educational; I learned about the issues<br />
with our first generation Cayenne. Check<br />
out the list <strong>of</strong> courses and sign up, if you can<br />
fit it in.<br />
5K Run/Walk<br />
Being avid runners, we had <strong>to</strong> do this.<br />
Besides, after all <strong>of</strong> the banquets earlier in<br />
the week, we needed <strong>to</strong> do this. As with all<br />
<strong>of</strong> the Parade events, there was some serious<br />
competition, but we both still managed <strong>to</strong><br />
finish high enough <strong>to</strong> get a ribbon.<br />
Goodie S<strong>to</strong>re<br />
The Goodie s<strong>to</strong>re <strong>of</strong>fers a full selection <strong>of</strong><br />
apparel, parade logo merchandise and other<br />
limited-edition items. Volunteer and you<br />
will be rewarded with lots <strong>of</strong> Goodie S<strong>to</strong>re<br />
stuff at the end <strong>of</strong> the week.<br />
Children’s Programming<br />
Parade hosts a series <strong>of</strong> activities for children<br />
and young adults.<br />
Art Exhibition<br />
Parade includes a display <strong>of</strong> pho<strong>to</strong>graphy,<br />
paintings and crafts that are <strong>Porsche</strong>-related.<br />
The entries are judged and awards given.<br />
Parade Competition Rules<br />
If you are considering any <strong>of</strong> the competitive<br />
events, this is something I would encourage<br />
you <strong>to</strong> order when you register. It is really<br />
a “must have” and they are typically not<br />
available for purchase at Parade.<br />
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Okay, that’s it in a nut shell. Please e-mail me with any questions<br />
(rmccall6@cfl.rr.com), and as more information becomes available, I<br />
will pass it along. In the next issue <strong>of</strong> EV, I will take you through the<br />
check-in process once you arrive at Parade.<br />
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Weather Hampers First<br />
2011 <strong>Space</strong> <strong>Coast</strong> Drive Escape<br />
By Andre Martineau<br />
On Tuesday, January 25, <strong>Space</strong> <strong>Coast</strong> <strong>Region</strong><br />
kicked-<strong>of</strong>f the first Drive & Dine for the year.<br />
Unfortunately, the weather caused fourteen<br />
members (seven cars) <strong>to</strong> cancel, but thirteen<br />
die-hards attended.<br />
Once again, <strong>Porsche</strong> camaraderie prevailed<br />
at Captain Hiram’s in Sebastian. Members<br />
shared some wonderful track attendance<br />
s<strong>to</strong>ries, while others enjoyed the good food<br />
and service. We all had a great time until the<br />
forecasted weather signaled it was time <strong>to</strong> go.<br />
Although the initial squall line was severe, it<br />
was short lived and everyone made it safely<br />
home.<br />
As a result <strong>of</strong> many conversations with<br />
members, the original concept <strong>of</strong> Drive<br />
& Dine will change. Rather than week<br />
nights, these events will now be held during<br />
weekend daylight hours. This will allow us<br />
<strong>to</strong> enjoy some <strong>of</strong> Florida’s best sight-seeing<br />
while driving <strong>to</strong> select restaurants for either<br />
brunch or lunch.<br />
If you have any suggestions for venues, please<br />
e-mail Andre Martineau at amartineau2010@<br />
hotmail.com.<br />
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Idle Time<br />
Article and Pho<strong>to</strong>s by Ken Marshall<br />
What do you do during winter’s Au<strong>to</strong>cross<br />
(AX) and Driver Education (DE) downtime<br />
period? Modify your <strong>Porsche</strong>, <strong>of</strong> course!<br />
Mike Steele preparing <strong>to</strong> install the roll bar<br />
Having been bitten by the PCA sponsored<br />
DE and AX bug, I thought it would be a<br />
good time <strong>to</strong> get ready for the new season.<br />
With safety in mind, I chose a GMG RSR<br />
roll bar. Installation is a bit <strong>of</strong> a job and not<br />
something that I would have attempted on<br />
my own.<br />
I also purchased GMG’s new one piece,<br />
forged aluminum wheels in order <strong>to</strong> have<br />
a set <strong>of</strong> rubber for dedicated track use.<br />
However, I love the looks <strong>of</strong> the new wheels<br />
so much that I’ll be using them for the street<br />
in conjunction with<br />
Michelin PS2s. The<br />
OEM wheels with<br />
Michelin Cup tires<br />
will see track and AX<br />
duty.<br />
After searching for<br />
a place <strong>to</strong> get the<br />
roll bar installed,<br />
I turned <strong>to</strong> my<br />
friends at <strong>Porsche</strong> <strong>of</strong><br />
Melbourne’s service<br />
Anybody seen my wheels?<br />
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Ready for next season’s action<br />
department. I can’t say enough about the<br />
pr<strong>of</strong>essional installation job performed by<br />
POM technicians Mike Steele and Jesse Lim.<br />
The bar looks like it was fac<strong>to</strong>ry installed, and<br />
our PCA discount is an added bonus. Not<br />
only does the bar provide a significant safety<br />
fac<strong>to</strong>r, I’ve been assured that the guards red<br />
finish will be certain <strong>to</strong> improve my times.<br />
We’ll see.<br />
I was more than pleased at the car’s<br />
transformation when I picked it up at the<br />
end <strong>of</strong> the day. It’s nice <strong>to</strong> have quality local<br />
support. Thanks <strong>Porsche</strong> <strong>of</strong> Melbourne.<br />
I have a feeling I’ll be back.<br />
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Revive the Passion<br />
Article by Ron McCall<br />
Pho<strong>to</strong>s courtesy <strong>of</strong> Paul Gregor, <strong>Porsche</strong> AG, <strong>Club</strong> Coordination<br />
By the time you read this, the latest raffle from <strong>Porsche</strong> <strong>Club</strong> <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>America</strong> (PCA) will be concluded, and maybe you are already a<br />
winner <strong>of</strong> a new 911 GTS. If I won, you would certainly have heard<br />
by now. But, the raffle I am especially interested in is for a 1973 911T,<br />
currently being res<strong>to</strong>red <strong>to</strong> its original fac<strong>to</strong>ry new condition.<br />
For those <strong>Space</strong> <strong>Coast</strong>ers who did not make it <strong>to</strong> Parade last<br />
year, this 1973 911T, or at least the shell, was prominently on<br />
display in the Hospitality Suite at the Pheasant Run Resort.<br />
At first glance it appeared someone was playing a joke on the<br />
assembled <strong>Porsche</strong>philes. Here was this old chassis, which<br />
sort <strong>of</strong> looked like a 911T with a duck tail spoiler and wide<br />
flared rear. What was this monstrosity?<br />
After several inquiries, I learned it was actually a project car<br />
purchased on eBay by PCA, and was going <strong>to</strong> be res<strong>to</strong>red by<br />
<strong>Porsche</strong> AG <strong>to</strong> its original fac<strong>to</strong>ry new condition. And, it<br />
could be mine if I won the raffle. Well, I have <strong>to</strong> say I was<br />
impressed. What a splendid and novel idea and kudos <strong>to</strong> PCA<br />
and <strong>Porsche</strong> Classic.<br />
At Parade, I had the opportunity <strong>to</strong> discuss the res<strong>to</strong>ration with<br />
Jochen Bader who is the manager <strong>of</strong> the Classic Workshop,<br />
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<strong>Porsche</strong>’s res<strong>to</strong>ration facility. I knew I was going <strong>to</strong> be heading<br />
<strong>to</strong> Stuttgart in September and made sure I got Jochen’s contact<br />
information. Once my travel plans were set, I contacted Jochen and<br />
Paul Gregor in Zuffenhausen. They were most accommodating and<br />
Jochen Bader, Manager Classic Workshop, with the project car upon its arrival in Germany
approved my request <strong>to</strong> visit the Classic Workshop, which is<br />
currently located in Freiberg/Neckar, about 10 miles from the main<br />
Zuffenhausen plant.<br />
The “Revive the Passion” crew reviewing the status <strong>of</strong> the project in November 2010 (Left <strong>to</strong> Right - Barbara<br />
Bockenh<strong>of</strong>f, Sales and Planning <strong>Porsche</strong> Classic and Coordina<strong>to</strong>r <strong>of</strong> Revive the Passion project; Jochen<br />
Bader, Manager Classic Workshop; Paul Gregor, <strong>Porsche</strong> AG, <strong>Club</strong> Coordination; and Alexander Fabig,<br />
Manager <strong>Porsche</strong> Classic)<br />
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On September 24, 2010, my wife Libby and I, along with Paul Gregor<br />
and Phil Doty (PCA <strong>Region</strong> Procedures Manual Edi<strong>to</strong>r) had the<br />
unique opportunity <strong>to</strong> <strong>to</strong>ur the facility and see the project car up<br />
close and personal. The Classic Workshop is in a<br />
non-descript building, but inside it is anything but.<br />
The facility is so pristine that you could eat <strong>of</strong>f the<br />
floor. There is literally no problem Jochen and his<br />
staff cannot solve. With the original drawings and<br />
templates, they can make anything they don’t have<br />
in s<strong>to</strong>ck.<br />
When we saw the project car, it had been<br />
dismantled and stripped, and looked more like a<br />
911T, albeit without an engine and transmission.<br />
The cost <strong>of</strong> such a res<strong>to</strong>ration, even with shipping,<br />
is very reasonable, but more importantly, there is<br />
not another way <strong>to</strong> get a fac<strong>to</strong>ry new 1973 911T<br />
delivered <strong>to</strong> your door almost 40 years after it was<br />
originally in the dealer’s showroom.<br />
You can check out the progress <strong>of</strong> the res<strong>to</strong>ration and<br />
get more information about the Classic Workshop<br />
at http://www.porsche.com/. In the meantime, set<br />
aside some money <strong>to</strong> take a few chances on winning<br />
a truly unique 911T at this year’s Parade.<br />
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coming attractions<br />
A special thank you <strong>to</strong> our advertisers<br />
<strong>Porsche</strong> <strong>of</strong> Melbourne<br />
Series 9<br />
Graphic Details<br />
Kempf’s Jewelry<br />
Zipper Urogynecology<br />
AAA<br />
Sharpe’s Body Shop<br />
Blake Blakely Pho<strong>to</strong>graphy<br />
GAGE-IT-WELL<br />
Brown & Bigelow (Lois & Jack Roberts)<br />
Wickham Dental Care<br />
SWEPCO<br />
Feb 3-6 48 Hours at Sebring <strong>Club</strong> Races, Drivers’ Education & Au<strong>to</strong>cross; register.pca.org<br />
Feb 5 Zone 12 Au<strong>to</strong>cross Challenge at Sebring; Drive departs Sam’s <strong>Club</strong> Melbourne, 9am<br />
Feb 12 FLC Au<strong>to</strong>cross at Tavares, 9am; Drive departs Lowe’s Rockledge, 7am – NEW TIME!<br />
Feb 13 Kaffeeklatschen at Day<strong>to</strong>na, Indian Harbour Beach and Vero Panera, 9am<br />
Feb 18 DE Instruc<strong>to</strong>r’s School with FLC at Roebling Road, Savannah<br />
Feb 19-20 Drivers’ Education with FLC at Roebling Road, Savannah<br />
Feb 19 Valkaria Air Show, Drive departs Sam’s <strong>Club</strong> Melbourne, 9am<br />
Feb 26 Targa 66, Palm Beach Int’l Raceway, Jupiter; Drive departs Sam’s <strong>Club</strong><br />
Fast Lane Travel<br />
Green Turtle Market<br />
Melbourne, 8am<br />
Feb 26-27 SFL/GCR Drivers’ Education at Sebring, register.pca.org<br />
Feb 27 Sunrise <strong>to</strong> Sunset Rally 6 Registration open, Noon, register.pca.org<br />
Mar 5 Tech Session at <strong>Porsche</strong> <strong>of</strong> Melbourne, 9am<br />
Mar 8 Registration for <strong>Porsche</strong> Parade Opens, parade2011.pca.org<br />
Mar 10-13 Amelia Island Concours<br />
Mar 12 Amelia Island Concours Drive departs Lowe’s Rockledge, 6am<br />
Mar 13 Kaffeeklatschen at Day<strong>to</strong>na, Indian Harbour Beach and Vero Panera, 9am<br />
Mar 17-19 ALMS Mobil 1 12 Hours <strong>of</strong> Sebring, Tickets: www.sebringraceway.com<br />
Mar 19 12 Hours <strong>of</strong> Sebring Drive departs Sam’s <strong>Club</strong> Melbourne, 6:30am<br />
Apr 2 Brumos Open House/Swap Meet, Jacksonville<br />
Apr 2 SFL Drivers’ Education at Sebring; register.pca.org<br />
Apr 9 Tax Day Preparation Rally, Starts at <strong>Porsche</strong> <strong>of</strong> Melbourne, 8am<br />
Apr 10 Kaffeeklatschen at Day<strong>to</strong>na, Indian Harbour Beach and Vero Panera, 9am<br />
Apr 15 Sunrise <strong>to</strong> Sunset Rally 6; Reception at <strong>Porsche</strong> <strong>of</strong> Melbourne, 6:30pm<br />
Apr 16 Sunrise <strong>to</strong> Sunset Rally 6, Starts 6am<br />
Apr 16 GCR Drivers’ Education at Homestead Miami Raceway register.pca.org;<br />
May 7 SFL Drivers’ Education at Sebring; register.pca.org<br />
May 15 Kaffeeklatschen at Day<strong>to</strong>na, Indian Harbour Beach and Vero Panera, 9am<br />
Watch our website http://spc.pca.org for updates and more info.<br />
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Invisible Car Bras<br />
CPA Wealth Management<br />
Eau Gallie Yacht <strong>Club</strong><br />
Dan’s Werkshop<br />
SOS Dent<br />
Marino’s Mobile Detail<br />
Taylor Cus<strong>to</strong>m Remodeling<br />
Tyson Marine and Aviation Insurance<br />
Nancy Taylor/Prudential Sterling Properties<br />
Community Credit Union<br />
iGuard<br />
Tamburr Mo<strong>to</strong>rcars<br />
Glover Oil Co.<br />
Horst Seibert/<strong>Porsche</strong> <strong>of</strong> Melbourne<br />
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Q & A with Ron and Libby McCall<br />
EscapeVelocity asks our members<br />
EV : What should we know about the<br />
McCall family?<br />
A. We are originally from the Washing<strong>to</strong>n,<br />
D.C. area. We moved <strong>to</strong> Florida in 2005,<br />
after I retired from the Federal government.<br />
Libby is a Flight Attendant for <strong>America</strong>n<br />
Airlines and flies <strong>to</strong> Europe once a week. I<br />
know it is a <strong>to</strong>ugh job, but somebody has <strong>to</strong><br />
do it! We have both had a life-long interest<br />
in sports cars. I have owned several MGBs<br />
which I au<strong>to</strong>crossed, and Libby had a MG<br />
Midget when we first met. We have been<br />
members <strong>of</strong> PCA since 2008 and have really<br />
enjoyed the various activities PCA and <strong>Space</strong><br />
<strong>Coast</strong> <strong>Region</strong> <strong>of</strong>fer. We attended our first<br />
Parade in 2010 and hope <strong>to</strong> become more<br />
involved in PCA and <strong>Space</strong> <strong>Coast</strong> <strong>Region</strong><br />
events in the future.<br />
EV : What was your first <strong>Porsche</strong>?<br />
A. Our first <strong>Porsche</strong> was a 2007 Cayman S,<br />
which we purchased in 2008. We currently<br />
have a 2010 911 S and a 2006 Cayenne S.<br />
EV : Which car is your favorite?<br />
A. That’s a <strong>to</strong>ugh one. While the 911 S is my<br />
dream car, I do enjoy driving the Cayenne S.<br />
I have always loved SUV’s, and the Cayenne<br />
is by far the best SUV I have owned or driven.<br />
Libby’s favorite is the Panamera, which she<br />
recently drove when we had it as a service<br />
loaner from <strong>Porsche</strong> <strong>of</strong> Melbourne. (I hope<br />
Horst doesn’t see this).<br />
EV : Besides <strong>Porsche</strong>s, what activities<br />
do the McCalls enjoy?<br />
A. We are avid runners and<br />
occasional golfers, and we enjoy<br />
sports car racing and traveling.<br />
Last fall we went on a Treffen<br />
with Fast Lane Travel and had<br />
the opportunity <strong>to</strong> <strong>to</strong>ur the<br />
<strong>Porsche</strong> fac<strong>to</strong>ry in Stuttgart, and<br />
<strong>to</strong> visit Gmund, the birthplace <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>Porsche</strong>. It was truly a once-ina-lifetime<br />
experience.<br />
EV : Do you have any<br />
<strong>Porsche</strong> s<strong>to</strong>ries <strong>to</strong> share?<br />
A. The year was 1969. I was<br />
getting out <strong>of</strong> the Air Force and in<br />
the market for a sports car. I was<br />
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The McCalls and their 911 S<br />
particularly interested in the new <strong>Porsche</strong><br />
914, which came out as a 1970 model year.<br />
All <strong>of</strong> my sports car friends talked me out<br />
<strong>of</strong> it, saying it was just a VW with a <strong>Porsche</strong><br />
logo. Unfortunately, I listened <strong>to</strong> them and<br />
ended up buying a MGB. So much for my<br />
foresight!<br />
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