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Upcoming Events 7CVR EventsCalendar 16CVR AnnualMeetingandPhotoFest 20Drivers’Education2015Schedule 78CVR SpringTour
Departments 2CoverStory 4EditorialStaff 4ContributingWritersandPhotographers 5BoardofDirectors 9FromtheClouds 11BetweentheLines
Cover Story CVR Member and photographer Jean-Francoise Bulycz may have moved to California but that has not stopped him from contributing on a regular basis. Meeting up with CVR members Trish Carroll, Dick Strahota, and Deborah and Jerry Charlup at this years Werks Reunion he acted as our Challenge roving photographer and sent us some great images, including the one you see on the cover. Thank you and Happy Birthday Jean-Francoise!
13MembershipServices 14ActivityChairs 19Emporium 21OnTrack 27Rally 28CoffeeRun 61CVR PhotographyClub/Website 63IntheNews 64NewMembers 65MemberAnniversaries 67TheMart 79AdvertisingRatesandSpecifications 80AdvertisersDirectory 80SpecialInterestGroups
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CONTRIBUTING WRITERS AND PHOTOGRAPHERS IN THIS MONTHS ISSUE OF CHALLENGE JamesBall Jean-FrancoiseBulycz CherylCaouette JeffreyCoe
JohnKaram PrescottKelly ToddR.Pajonas KeithSanderson
RichardStrahots Uncreditedphotos/text andillustrations: Editor
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CHALLENGE STAFF
Advertising DanCooley chal-ads@cvrpca.org
Editor & Art Director ShelleyKrohnengold cvreditor@cvrpca.org
Copy Editor NancieGiacalone cvreditor@cvrpca.org
The CHALLENGE (ISSN 1063-150X) is the monthly publication of the Connecticut Valley Region, Porsche Club of America, published at Paladin Commercial Printers, LLC, 300 Hartford Avenue, Newington, CT 06111-1501. Periodicals postage paid at Hartford, CT. Statements appearing in challenge are those of the author and not necessarily those of the Porsche Club of America, the CVR Board of Directors or CHALLENGE Editors. The editors reserve the right to edit all materials submitted for publication. CVR/PCA is not responsible for any services or merchandise advertised herein. Permission to reprint any material published in CHALLENGE is granted provided full credit is given to CHALLENGE and to the author. Postmaster send address changes to CHALLENGE, c/o Chris Musante, P.O. Box 762, South Windsor, CT 06074. Subscription rate of $12 is included in CVR annual membership dues. Other PCA members may subscribe by remitting $30/year to CVR/PCA CHALLENGE, c/o Chris Musante, P.O. Box 762, South Windsor, CT 06074.
For CVR MEMBER ADDRESS AND INFORMATION CHANGES: please log onto www.pca.org Click on MEMBERSHIP and select MEMBER SERVICES. Select the correct option in the drop down menu. By accessing this section, you are able renew your membership, view and update your PCA membership record to include your address, phone, email, and car information. Continue your participation in PCA events and keep your CHALLENGE and PANORAMA subscriptions coming! It’s that easy! © 2015 Connecticut Valley Region, Porsche Club of America, all rights reserved. See us on the web at www.cvrpca.org 4
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SteveCloud cvrpresident@cvrpca.org Work (860)953-6826 Cell (860)883-1681
600DeercliffRoad Avon,CT06001
EXECUTIVE V.P.
DickStrahota cvrexecutivevp@cvrpca.org Cell (212)729-4463
25HuckleberryLane Darien,CT06820
V.P. DRIVERS’ EDUCATION
8DelnoDrive Danbury,CT 06811
DaveVaccaro cvrdevp@cvrpca.org
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FrankSena cvrprogramvp@cvrpca.org knotvermont@gmail.com
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RichardKretz cvrtreasurer@cvrpca.org Cell (860)670-2551
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NOVEMBER 2015 2 DeadlineforALL December2015Challenge business 6 Drivers’Education,LimeRockPark-Advanced 7 Drivers’Education,LimeRockPark-Beginner 14 AnnualMeetingandPhotoFest,CrownePlaza Hotel,Southbury,CT,6:00pm DECEMBER 2015 1 DeadlineforALL January2016Challenge business 6 HappyChanukkah! 25 MerryChristmas! 31 HappyNewYear!
TheCVREventsCalendarisabitonthesmallsidethismonth,butdon’tworry becausewearealreadyintheplanningstagesfor2016.Alldatesandinformationon thisCalendarareaccurateatthetimeofprinting. PleaseremembertochecktheCVR Websiteforthemostup-to-dateinformation.
Note: Board Meetings are always open to all members. Contact any board member for exact times and directions and/or check the CVR website for last minute details. Website Updates:
www.cvrpca.org Answers to Tech Questions:
www.pca.org/tech/
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ELECTION OF OFFICERS
2015 Election of CVR Officers
Connecticut Valley Region/Porsche Club of America Election of Officers to Serve during 2016
To: MembersofConnecticutValleyRegion,PorscheClubofAmerica
YourdulyappointedNominatingCommitteeispleasedtoannouncethe followingslateofcandidatesforthe2016electedpositionsontheRegion’s BoardofDirectors.Webelievethesecandidatesareexperienced,capable, andwillingtoserve,ifelected.
Officers Nominated to Serve 2016/2017
VicePresident,Drivers’Education:
VicePresident,Program:
Treasurer:
DaveVaccaro
JeffreyCoe
DickKretz
ViceTreasurer/DERegistrar
DonnCastonguay
President:
SteveCloud
Officers serving the second year of their two year term in 2016
ExecutiveVicePresident
DickStrahota
Secretary:
ViceTreasurer/ClubRaceRegistrar
AllenFossbender
DeborahCloud
Theelectionofofficersforcalendaryear2016willtakeplaceatCVR’s Photofest and Annual Meeting on Saturday evening, November 14, 2015, atCrowne Plaza locatedat1284StrongtownRoad,Southbury,Connecticut. CheckChallenge andtheCVRwebsiteforeventdetails. Respectfullysubmitted,
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Where did 2015 go! Aswewinddown theactivitiesfor2015,Ihopeyouwere abletogetoutinyourPorscheandenjoy both your car and those who share the passion for driving. CVR provided a plethoraofoptionsforallofusthispast year. From track days, tours, rallies, to manywonderfulsocialevents.Wehadit all!Novemberprovidesustheopportunitytocelebratethiswonderfulyear.On November14th,theregioncelebratesthe year with our Annual Meeting and Photofest.Thisprovidesallmemberswith a sampling of business that your board dealswithonamonthlybasis,alongwith theelectionoftheslateofofficerswho will guide CVR into 2016.TheAnnual Meetingalsoprovidesanopportunityfor each member to show off their photo skills.Ihaveseensomeawesomephotos from other members and often wonder, “howdidtheycapturethat?”Pleasejoin theboardforthelastsocialeventofthe season.Ilookforwardtoseeingyouthere. Anticipating 2016. As you reflect upon the activities that inspired you in 2015,thinkaboutotherwaystoimprove the club for 2016. Reach out to anyone ontheboardwithyourthoughtsandideas toimproveourregion.Latefallisagreat timetohelpinfluencetheregiondirection aswearecurrentlybookingdatesfornext year.Clubrace,FallTourandsomeDE datesarealreadypenciledin.Januarywill beourfirstofficialmeetingfor2016and therewestarttorefinethecalendareven more.And as always, the best way to shapewhatCVRdoesistogetinvolved. Therearemanyactivitychairswhowould
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We are in great need of an individual to lead the Club Race for 2016. Someone with racing knowledge is preferable but anyone with good organization skills will be great. It is an exciting year for Club Race as CVR will be celebrating our 25th year! We have a great support network in need of a leader. So anyone interested, please send me an email. knowledgeispreferablebutanyonewith goodorganizationskillswillbegreat.It isanexcitingyearforClubRaceasCVR willbecelebratingour25thyear!Wehave a great support network in need of a leader.Soanyoneinterested,pleasesend meanemail. Thanksforallyoursupport! SteveCloud
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PASSING THE TORCH... AGAIN By the time you read this, our annual Photofest is either just a few days away or few days past. Ifthereisstilltime,I encourage you to come and join us. If thattimeisalreadypast,sorryyoumissed it,thereisalwaysnextyear. Regardlessofwhetheryouwerethere ornot,restassuredthatyouwillseesome ofthebestimagestakenbyCVRmembers in upcoming issues of Challenge. My wife, Meryl and I look forward to Photofest as it is an opportunity to reconnectwithpeoplewehavenotseen in a while. Plus, the Photofest results helpmebegintoplanforupcomingissues ofChallenge. Asweheadinto2016youwillalso see a few substantial changes in CVR leadership,asthisyearwehavea“passing ofthetorch”takingplace,asouresteemed CVRProgramsVice-PresidentandCVR Treasurertakeastepbackforawhile. The Region’s various activities are winding down at this time of year, and the monthly schedule is looking a bit sparse,butrestassuredthatallofourActivity Chairs are already well into the planning stage for 2016 activities. Our Tourmeistershavealreadygivenusadate fornextyear’sSpringTour,Friday,May 20 through Sunday, May 22, 2016. We willbeheadinguptoWilliamstown,MA andstayingat“TheOrchard’s”hotelas ourbaseofoperations—sopencilthat inonyourcalendar.Informationwillbe in Challenge and on the CVR Website justassoonasallofthedetailshavebeen
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worked out. There are tentative dates for DE and Club Race already on the schedule,allofwhichwillbepublished after our Annual Planning Meeting in earlyJanuary. The most exciting thing that we are lookingforwardtofor2016isnextyear’s Porsche Parade, which will be within a “reasonable”drivingdistanceforthefirst time in quite a few years. Based at Jay Peak,Vermont,Paradewillbetheweek ofSunday,June19,2016throughSunday, June26,2016. If you’ve been to Vermont in your Porscheyouknowthishastobeonyour calendar. If ever there was a state built for Porsche driving, it'sVermont. Open roadswithlotsofelevationchangesand turns, very light traffic, no congestion, and spectacular scenery everywhere, and…thoseincrediblecoveredbridges. Lookingforwardtomeetingyouata CVReventinthefuture. —CVReditor@cvrpca.org
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CLUB MEMBERSHIP UPDATES & RENEWALS MADE EASY Is it time to renew your membership? Do you have a change/update to your address or phone number? Have you recently purchased another Porsche that you would like to register on your PCA profile? Do you need a replacement PCA membership card? You can do all of this online as easy as 1-2-3! Just log into www.pca.org. Click on MEMBERSHIP and select MEMBER SERVICES. Select any one of the four options in the drop down menu. Member Record, Renew Membership, Online Profile, Replacement Membership Card. By accessing this section, you are able renew your membership, view and update your PCA membership record to include your address, phone, email, and car information. Continue your participation in PCA events and keep your Challenge and Panorama subscriptions coming! It’s that easy!
PCA MEMBERSHIP RECRUITING Do you have a fellow Porsche enthusiast who doesn’t own a Porsche yet? If so, take a peek at what PCA offers... PCA Quest! This program provides a six-month subscription to Porsche Panorama to allow access to hundreds of Porsches for sale by PCA members in The Mart as well as the opportunity to access valuable technical information about the cars through the many articles in Panorama! Learn more about this at www.pca.org/Membership/PCAQuest.aspx
NOT RECEIVING IMPORTANT CVR EMAILS? ✔ It’s easy: just go to the cvrpca.org website — click on Email Blasts and enter your email address ✔ Learn instantly of last minute changes to event dates, times or venues ✔ The CVR membership list is NEVER shared or sold to outside organizations ✔ The cvrpca.org website is secure ✔ Emails will NOT be sent on a daily or weekly basis ✔ You can opt out at any time
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Autocross Co-Chairs PaulKudra (860)633-8252 RandyKudra (860)597-1671 autocross@cvrpca.org
DE Co-Track Chair BobNapoletano
Challenge Editor/Art Director ShelleyKrohnengold cvreditor@cvrpca.org
DE Registrar / Vice Treasurer SusanVaccaro dereg@cvrpca.org 8DelnoDrive Danbury,CT06811
DE Chief of Control DonnCastonguay DE Chief Instructor SpencerCox
Challenge Advertising DanCooley chal-ads@cvrpca.org
Challenge Copy Editor NancieGiacalone cvreditor@cvrpca.org
DE Instructor Development DonSchneider
Challenge Special Features Editor AllenFossbender cvreditor@cvrpca.org Challenge Editors-at-Large WalterHyjek JohnKaram
Community Service Co-Chairs MarkRichard SusanAlysonYoung communityservice@cvrpca.org Concours Chair MichaelKeller (860)227-1184 mkellercgt@gmail.com
CVR Photography Club Chair JohnKaram yearbook@cvrpca.org Drivers’ Education - VP DaveVaccaro cvrdevp@cvrpca.org 8DelnoDrive Danbury,CT06811 14
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Historian PrescottKelly (203)227-7770 vintage911racer@gmail.com 16SilverRidge Weston,CT06883
Membership Co-Chairs Chris&LisaMusante membership@cvrpca.org
Nominations Chair RogerFunk hfunk@snet.net
Past President GaryHansen ggh964@gmail.com
PCA Club Race Director BobBradley clubracedirector@cvrpca.org
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PCA Club Race - Volunteer Coordinator MarkLewis race.volunteers@cvrpca.org
Porsche Emporium & Trophy Peter&JanicaShafer (203)227-2722 27CardinalRoad Weston,CT06883 janica.b@hotmail.com
Tourmeister Phil&MariaCapella tourmeister@cvrpca.org
Tourmeister Assistants Caroline&AlanDavis Karen& TomRussell SeanLeahy JamesBall
Webmeister PhilCapella ChristineRodriguez webmeister@cvrpca.org
Programs Coordinators JeffreyCoe ToddDrury cvrprogramvp@cvrpca.org Rally Chair LonHultgren (860)487-9444 rally@cvrpca.org
Safety Chair WilliamKlancko wrklancko@gmail.com
Special Events Chair NickEsposito specialevents@cvrpca.org
Special Events Assistant DennisPrimavera specialevents@cvrpca.org
Technical Chair DanielJacobs (203)-264-3882 tech@cvrpca.org 306SouthfordRoad Southbury,CT06488
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2015 CVR ANNUAL MEETING AND PHOTOFEST
Location: Crowne Plaza Hotel - Southbury 1284 Strongtown Road Southbury, CT 06488 (Exit 16 on Interstate 84) 203-598-7600 Meeting Agenda: 6:00 pm – 6:30 pm Photofest Registration 6:45 pm Photofest Judging 7:00 pm Dinner, Annual Meeting Special Presentation and Awards Please mark November 14th on your calendars. The evening will include our annual Photofest contest, election of officers, annual awards presentations and great prizes including four grand prizes: 1st PLACE: A Genuine Porsche Medium Size Bicycle - worth $4,000! 2nd PLACE: Use of a 2016 Porsche Boxster or Cayman for the weekend! 3rd PLACE: $250 in Service at Porsche of Wallingford! 4th PLACE: A Full Detailing - of any car - Porsche or otherwise! Reservations for dinner must be made in advance. Seating is limited and it is anticipated that this event will be sold out, so please be sure to make your reservations early. Photo entries will be accepted from 6:00 pm to 6:30 pm. Judging will begin at 6:45 pm. If you plan to submit photos for the contest, please plan to arrive early or make arrangements to have your photos at the Crowne Plaza by 6:30 pm. Just think, your snapshot could be on the cover of Challenge in 2016. Bring one photo or bring a few to be entered in our annual contest. Photos may be any size; however, 8'' x 10'' is preferred. Photos need to be unframed prints for display purposes. Please do not bring framed photos, they are impossible for us to display properly. Only current CVR Members may enter their images in our annual Photofest contest.
Categories for Photofest, as well as related forms, will be published on the CVR website. If you want your photos to be considered for publication in Challenge, digital files will need to be made available to the editor. For more information, please contact primo527@verizon.net or 508-224-1540. $40.00 per person - Hors d’oeuvres, Dinner (includes salad, entrée, dessert and soft drinks). Cash bar. Advance reservations are required. Tickets will not be sold at the door. Please mail your Annual Meeting and Photofest Registration, must be received by November 6, 2015, with a check made out to CVR-PCA to: Dennis Primavera 4 Cobblestone Plymouth, MA 02360 primo527@verizon.net Name(s): Number attending:
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2015 DRIVERS’ EDUCATION
SCHEDULE Registration Opens
Registration Closes
“On Track Karting” - Workshop
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The 2015 CVR DE season is winding down — the leaves are beginning to change, the mornings are cooler and that thing with daylight getting shorter is upon us. It has been a very full, fun andproductiveseasonwithDEeventsat four different tracks (Lime Rock Park, Watkins Glen International, Thompson SpeedwayMotorsportsParkandPalmer MotorsportsPark). We had a very well attended DE at Lime Rock in September — perfect weather made for some very happy drivers. Despite having many drivers missinginactionbecausetheywereout attheRennSportRenunion,westillhad 100participants,withseveralfirst-timers and several ‘no-car’ instructors. The instructors who come to the track just tohelpinstructbutnotdriveareagreat assettotheDEprogram–theyvolunteer
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to instruct just because they want to support CVR and their help is greatly appreciated. There are all sorts of reasons why they are “no car” — from waitingfortheirnewcartobedelivered tohavingworkdonetotheircurrentcar tohavingtheirtraileroutofcommission — and when they sign up to instruct it getsonemoreinstructeddriverintothe event.So,thankyoutoallinstructors– thosewhoinstructedanddroveandthose whojustinstructed. OurOctoberPalmereventtookplace after this article was submitted so we’ll have more coverage on that event next month.OurNovemberLimeRockdays willfinishoutourseasonandweareall hoping that we get a nice run of good weathertoendtheDEyearonahighnote. Asthe2015seasoncomestoanend, some of us are already planning ahead
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for next year. With a new season there are always things we want to do or change.Onebigchangefor2016isthe expiration of all 2005 helmets. If you have a 2005 helmet you will have to buyanewone—eitherSA2010orthe newly available SA2015.The SA2015 helmetswillbegoodfortenyears,until 2025.Mostofuswhohavebeendoing thisforawhileknowthatafterseveral yearstheinsideofthehelmetstartsto getprettyrattyandusuallydoesn’tlast tenyears,soifyouwanttosavesome >>>continued on page 25
One big change for 2016 is the expiration of all 2005 helmets. If you have a 2005 helmet you will have to buy a new one — either SA2010 or the newly available SA2015.
All photos on this page spread Keith Sanderson
>>>Craig Kennedy, Dan Malaquias, Gary Danis (with thumbs up) and Bill Radocy (left) >>>Five cars on the main straight at LRP (below) >>>Morning view of the newly freshened LRP Paddock area (bottom left) >>>A large group at the morning drivers’ meeting(bottom right)
>>>Donn Castonguay in Boxster Spyder and Jim Cipriano in 993TT (above) >>>Going into turn one at the end of the Main Straight (at right) >>>Patrick McGlade on the Main Straight at Lime Rock Park (below)
money,mostdealersareofferinggood discounts on SA2010 helmets that are goodforanotherfiveyears,until2020. AnotherPCAminimumstandardthat mustbekeptupwithisforthoseofyou whohave5-6pointsafetyharnesses— PCA requires any harnesses 5 years or older be replaced as the outdated harnesses are not allowed. Plan ahead so thatyoudon’tputyourselfinasituation nextyearwhereyouarerushingtobuy updated equipment. This is the perfect time to drop some hints for those who
wanttoknowwhattoputontheirholiday shoppinglist. Ihopethatallofyouwhodecidedit wastimetotryDEgotthechancetodrive your car on the track with us at one of ourevents.Ifyouletanotherseasongo by, start thinking about next year. It’s somethingthatyouhavetotry—andif you are like most, once you try it, you havetodoitagain. Seeyouatthetrack. Dave
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RALLY — IT’S NOT JUST THE CARS, IT’S THE INSTRUCTIONS!
By the time you read this, bothour2015 springandfallrallieswillhavebeenrun, and we are already thinking about how tomakethe2016ralliesinterestingand challenging--withmostly“transparent” challengessuchthattherallyistswhoare payingcloseattentionwillfigureoutthe challengesandthosewhoarejustcruising onthegreatConnecticutroadwayswith theirP-carcolleagueswillglidethrough to the finish without any undue angst. Wehadabout16rallyteamsruneachof ourralliesthisyear,manyofwhichwere runningtheirveryfirstrally.
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DependingonwheninNovemberyou getthisissueoftheChallenge,wemayor maynothavealreadypresentedthefirst annual“RallyistoftheYear”awardtoa CVR rally team at the November 14th annualmeetingandphotofest.(Congrats!) Ourmostrecentfallrally,heldonthe roadwaysofsoutheasternCT,wasamore traditionalgimmickrallyonwhichmuch
of the scoring was based on questions relatingtosignsandlandmarksthatwere visiblealongtherallyroutewiththeanswersrecordedoneachteam’sscoresheet (examples: What year was the Groton LongPointAssociationEstablished?and WhatisthenameoftheschoolonDeans MillRoad?).Thefallrallystillhadtwo “ONTO”traps,buthadcoursemarkersup tocatcheveryonethatdidnotrealizethe roadstheywereONTObynamebecame someotherroad.Therewasalsoascenic drivealongtheMysticRiver,aquicktour of Groton Long Point and an optional stopataStoningtonCiderMill.Andonce againweincludedmyfavorite“lost”trap, whichIamguessingwentunnoticedonce again (this being the 3rd rally we have usedthe“whattodoifyoubecomelost” instructionintheGeneralInstructions}. Aswealltakeadvantageofthelast few great driving days of fall, I would liketothankeveryonewhohelpedwith this year’s rallies. I could certainly not stage a rally without considerable help from the CVR members who, like me, enjoy“givingback”totheclub. Seeyouatthephotofest! LonHultgren Rallymaster Rally@CVRPCA @B3mtb911
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MORTON’S COMPETITION PORSCHE COFFEE RUN REPORT
The morning of August 30th broughtus toMorton’sCompetitionPorscheforour fifthCoffeeRunofthe2015Season. It started getting warm early in the dayandby9amwehad24Porsches(34 people)andoneR8,(poorlittleguy,we let him join us). We want to thank the ResearchParkDeliforprovidinguswith Coffee(forfree)andMichalandStuart (owner’s of Morton’s) for hosting and providinguswithdoughnutsservedfrom thebackofhisGT3. TheBIGNEWSiswefoundanAPP (thank you Jeff — it is for hiking and bicycles) that showed the route and workedevenwhenwehitasmalldetour, (whichwasnotthereacoupleofweeks agowhenIdidthepre-run).Moreonthis >>>Excellent downforce AND a handy carbon fiber serving table — Porsche, there is no substitute
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app to follow. Our pace was nice, the roadsnewandquick,andourrunlasted about two hours. We saw many new faces (it’s always great to have new membersjoinus)andourlunchstopwas attheParkwayDinerinStamford.
Coffee Runs are half-day events, held Saturday or Sunday mornings, whereparticipantsdriveonscenicroads asagroup.Thereisadriver/navigator meeting where detailed directions are providedandanylastminutechanges arediscussed. Please remember to check the EventsCalendarontheCVR Website www.cvrpca.org formoreinformation, anyschedulechangesorupdates. We look forward to seeing you there.Foranyquestions,please contactJamesBallat: jamesballchimney@aol.com
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I knew I would attend Porsche Parade in 2015. Indiana wasn’t too bad a drive and I felt the central location would yield a well-attended event with many great Porsches. I had also never visited Indiana and the venue looked interesting. So, when registration opened up in March I was on my desktop signing up for the event. It took six hours due to server issues but I got through it and was rewarded with a special code that allowed me to secure a room at the host hotel, the French Lick Resort. The weeks ticked by as they always do and then the big day was upon me. My son Greg was available and offered to join me on the 12 hour, 850 mile drive so we left bright and early on Saturday morning. Weather was threatening during the entire event but other than about 20 minutes of strong rain in Ohio the weather cooperated and the trip went smoothly.
Now, I knew nothing of French Lick before this event. I had been told that it was the childhood home of basketball great Larry Bird but other than that, nothing. However, it is the home of two “grand” hotels which are over 100 years old each. The French Lick Springs Hotel and the West Baden Springs hotel were frequented by the Chicago elite back in the day, including one Mr. Al Capone. If you’ve been to or have seen the Mount Washington hotel in New Hampshire or remember the Overlook hotel in the movie the Shinning, it is along those same lines. Very large, grand, and with many opulent architectural features. And they celebrate
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as the Goodie store, sponsor room, and a special former parade exhibit. Now, bad weather was threatening all day but we got through most of Sunday without seeing a drop of rain. When I saw the sixties welcome dinner had been moved to the parking garage I thought that maybe the organizers had been a little too cautious but sure enough, two hours into the >>>Cars on display in front of the French Lick Resort host hotel
event the rain showed up, but we were none the wiser as the parking garage was dry and filled with partiers, great food, and music. We were pleased to locate the CVR gang which included Phil and his wife Maria as well as Allan and his wife Caroline. We sat with them while we enjoyed a nice meal, music, and socialization. Monday brought concours day. Bright and early I had to get Minty into position in the special “60 4 60” display. The display selected a car from every model year
that the Porsche club has been in existence. Minty represented 1992. There were many incredible cars in the display as well as the historic display and the concours. All these displays had been smoothly moved to covered locations in case of rain, which never did show up. We were in the tennis center while the concours was in the parking garage. I can’t say enough about how smoothly the Parade committee made these last minute weather-related changes. Not even a bump.
After Minty was all cleaned and ready we had time to review the other amazing vehicles and socialize with their owners while we waited for the concours judges. Then something amazing happened to me. I had been talking with fellow car owners all morning about my car and 968s in general when someone tapped me on the shoulder and when I turned to see who it was I was floored. It was Dennis Gage of Discovery/Velocity channel’s My Classic Car show. He was
Then something amazing happened to me. I had been talking with fellow car owners all morning about my car and 968s in general when someone tapped me on the shoulder and when I turned to see who it was I was floored. It was Dennis Gage of Discovery/Velocity channel’s My Classic Car show. very excited to see my 968 and asked me many questions about the model and whether or not the exterior color could possibly be factory original. As we talked he asked if I could get away so he could profile
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was doing that. It was all very exciting. So, assuming I don’t end up on the cutting room floor look for Minty and I in a Spring 2016 episode of My Classic Car! On top of that, we took first in class. What a day. Recovering from all the excitement we spent some time relaxing before heading to the President’s dinner. Held at the golf course at West Baden on a hill, overlooking a fantastic view of the course, we spent the evening talking with fellow enthusiast while we watched the sun go down. Porsche 34
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had brought the new Club Coupe and Boxster Spyder up to the event so we were able to give them a good look over as well. Tuesday we were up early to take in more of the event. There were many activities and tours that were offered including a trip to the Indianapolis Motor speedway but we decided to hang at the hotel and see everything there. There were many displays set up including a hospitality room filled with vendors hocking their products. Great fun. Tuesday night was the Concours banquet. This event was held in the main atrium of the West Baden resort which happens to have the largest enclosed dome in North America with the exception of the Houston Astrodome. After a short shuttle ride to West Baden we worked our way into this amazing structure to be >>>Banquet in the huge main atrium of the West Baden Resort >>>A bright yellow Cayman GT4 was driven right thru the banquet tables and up to the stage >>>This spectacular Violet colored Porsche 918 Spyder was quite a hit with PCA members
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greeted by an amazing sight. Everything was decorated beautifully with hundreds of tables and a main stage. Videos of past Parades were displayed. The videos were very entertaining especially the Parade driving competitions from the late fifties. Imagine a number of 356s being put through their paces all on color film. Everyone laughed as we watched the very unique “rear driving through an obstacle course and into a parking spot” competition. After a delicious dinner, the presentation commenced and we heard from the various attendees including representatives from the Porsche family. A popular activity at any Parade is the “how many Parades have you been to?” Here everyone stands up and are asked to sit down when the number of Parades they have been too has been
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called. It is amazing how many members have been to over 50 Parades! This was our fourth Parade so we sat down fairly early. The evening event was capped off by the arrival of Porsche’s newest and heavily anticipated member to their vehicle lineup, the Cayman GT4. In drove a magnificent racing yellow GT4, right through the tables and to the main stage. Everyone got to their feet to catch a glimpse of this special machine as it drove by. You would have thought that Brad and Angelina had just entered the room. After the close of the ceremonies we were able to get a better look at the GT4 and it is certainly an awesome machine, and offered with a manual transmission only! I like it. Family obligations meant that we had to cut our Parade visit short and return
home on Wednesday. Our trip was uneventful and we enjoyed some beautiful roads going through Kentucky and West Virginia. The PCA Parade is an amazing event and I would recommend to any club member that you attend one. So much to do and see. So many great cars. And all those fantastic PCAers to enjoy it with. I most enjoy the fact that I would never have visited French Lick Indiana if not for this event. It turned out to be a fantastic location which I very much enjoyed seeing. In case you haven’t heard, the Parade will be in our area next year with the host location being Jay Peak in Vermont, so give attending this fabulous event some thought. You will certainly have a blast and take in enough Porsche fun to last you for a while.
Janis Joplins legendary 1965 Psychadelic painted 356 was on display. In 1968, Janis purchased a used ’65 Porsche 356C Cabriolet for $3,500. Deciding the Oyster White color didn’t suit her, she commissioned one of her roadies, Dave Roberts, to give it a psychedelic face lift. It took Roberts a month to complete the paint job. The car soon became one of the most recognizable vehicles in the San Francisco area until it was stolen in 1969. The thief, realizing the car would be too recognizable, spray-painted it gray. The car was later recovered and the mural restored. After Janis’ death, the car was used as a courtesy car by her manager Albert Grossman. The car fell in disrepair and was taken back by the Joplin family and restored. The car has been on loan to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame since 1995 by Janis’ heirs. This year it came up for auction by RM Sotheby’s with an auction estimate of $400K!
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It was roughly this time last year that I decided to take the plunge into club racing and started making arrangements to attend my first race at Sebring. Although I had lots of people encouraging me I was filled with doubt as to whether I was ready. What I found out along the way is that no one is ever truly ready for their first race — experience is the best teacher.
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This past year I took part in five PCA club races: Sebring, Lime Rock Park, Monticello Motor Club, Watkins Glen, and most recently, New Jersey Motorsports Park — Thunderbolt. Looking back I can see that each race was its own learning experience and that I built upon that knowledge at each subsequent race. While I’ve yet to receive a call from any of the Formula One constructors about a seat in 2016, I like to think that I am a much more competent driver than when I started the season. During my first open practice session at Sebring, my initial shock came from people passing me wherever they wanted without a point-by. For someone who had only driven on track during a DE, I found this a little more than disconcerting. It was hard to learn a new track when I had to
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keep one eye glued to my rearview mirror and the other facing forward. In time, I learned that I needed to hold my line and the faster cars would find a way around me. My second race of the year was at Lime Rock Park – my “home” track. It was my first race on a track I was familiar with, and as a consequence, I started thinking about race craft
and how I could be competitive. The first time I took the downhill correctly, and passed someone on the front straight, I felt like a pro racer. I also learned how to use faster cars as a tow to get around slower cars by attaching myself to their rear bumper. The first time I ever did a sub-minute lap at Lime
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Luckily I was able to get right back in the race and that was my last spin for the year. For the first few races I was absolutely horrible at the start. When my spotter would yell “green green green” over the radio I would watch all the cars pass me by. I was tentative to get on the gas or get close to other cars. However, as each race progressed I became a little
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The only problem is that during a race other drivers will routinely interfere with your line and I had to get used to driving around off line.
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line and I had to get used to driving around off-line. I also had to get used to people who spun, or worse yet, had an incident in front of WATKINS GLEN
me. There were a few times where I was certain that I was either going to be collected, or collect someone else. My standard response to an inquiry about how my race weekend went has been “my car went back on the trailer in the same condition it came off — so it went well!” One thing that did not change during the course of the year was “butterflies”.
I have to admit that when I sat on the grid before a race I would often recite a variation of the “astronaut’s prayer” — “please God, don’t let me F....screw up!” It is intimidating to be surrounded by dozens of roaring race cars and experienced drivers. That being said, as soon as I would hear “green green green” any doubts or fears I had were completely THUNDERBOLT
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go away. It was nice to know that I had something in common with those steely veterans. If you are considering taking part in a race, and our instructors have told you that you are ready, I would encourage you to do so. I believe that no one, no matter how skilled, is completely ready for their first race until they actually compete. You just have to get out there and do it and hopefully you will come away with the same feeling I now have — that taking part in these races has been one of the most challenging and rewarding experiences of my life.
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Monterey Car Week remains high on the bucket lists of many car enthusiasts on the eastern coast. Trish and I were fortunate this year to be able to make a trip out for Monterey Car Week to indulge in one of the greatest celebrations of the automotive culture on the planet... BY
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Monterey Car Week 2015 ...It is axiomatic at Monterey Car Week that you just can’t do it all. You must prioritize your activities based on your personal preferences, stamina, and budget. Yes, Monterey Car Week can be ridiculously expensive — but it doesn’t have to be completely crazy in that regard if you pick and choose carefully and stick to your priorities. Many of our best experiences were “free”.
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CVR’s Jerry and Deborah Charlup arranged to rent a beautiful home at Pebble Beach for the entire week. We were surprised to learn the home was previously owned by astronaut Alan Shepard. It would serve as operating base for the week for four couples — the Charlups, Trish and me, and two other California-based couples who are also longtime friends of the Charlups
(and just happen to own mint Porsche 356s — Imagine that!). The back deck of the house offered beautiful views of the Carmel Bay, whale watching, and was within walking distance to the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance on Sunday. Lodging anywhere in the Monterey area for Car Week is expensive. Planning well in advance is critical and
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nobody is better at this than Mr. Charlup (thanks again!). 16 SUNDAY was check-in and arrival day, followed by a wonderful gourmet meal prepared at the house. We were joined for dinner by Pamela and Prescott Kelly. 17 MONDAY had us visiting the Porsche Zentrum near Quail Lodge in Carmel Valley. Of special interest to us, Porsche was displaying the historic 904 previously owned for many years by CVR member Ernst Benzien.
The signage for RENNSPORT V also made a great photo op for my three housemates who had their classic Porsches. Even Porsche’s staff was scrambling for their cameras! We also checked out the nearby auction preview at Bonham’s, including several of the 156 Porsches to be auctioned on the peninsula during the week. (Note: for a full report on the auctions, I hope you attended the CVR monthly meeting on Sept 15.
Also check out the excellent articles dated August 2015 by Randy Leffingwell available at: roadscholars.com under the Road Scholars Magazine tab). >>> Pebble Beach housemates at Porsche Zentrum in front of Ernst Benzien’s former 904 >> Three classic 356s in front of Porsche Zentrum sign (Charlup car center, flanked by his friends)
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Monterey Car Week 2015 18 TUESDAY meant the Concours on the Avenue in “downtown” Carmel-Bythe-Sea. (Admission was free for all spectators). Quality and diversity of entries was amazing. Porsches were strongly represented, including a very fresh restoration of a Carrera Speedster and a 62 Twin-Grille Roadster owned by Bobby Rahal — who was just hanging out by the car pretty much all day. His son’s viper green 918 was also seen parked prominently about town all week, but I digress... Congratulations to the Charlups who were awarded with a major award at this event — the “Barry Rilliet Laguna Seca Award” — presented for the car in the show that best represents the spirit of Laguna Seca Raceway (Jerry’s car has documented history showing it competed at Laguna Seca in its earliest days...). 19 WEDNESDAY we attended the “Little Car Show” in Pacific Grove. (Once again, admission was free). This somewhat quirky show featured cars with engines no greater than 1600 cc — nicely enabling Porsche 356s to participate. One of our housemates won
>>> Cars line up for the Pebble Beach Tour d’Elegance >>> 550 RS Spyder with period-correct wing at the Pebble Beach Tour d’Elegance (below)
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a major award with his perfect signal red 1956 Speedster. 20 THURSDAY, we attended the line-up and official start of the Pebble
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d’Elegance and offers extra concours points for participation. It seemed nearly all of the cars took the starting flag. The Tour was followed by an armada of flatbed tow vehicles, many of which were put to use by the Tour’s end in Carmel. The great part of this event was the unrestricted access to the cars and their drivers. And you got a chance to actually hear them run, see them in motion, and in some cases, smell them. Great people-watching, too! Also on Thursday we did our own mini-tour to Big Sur and back for lunch via the fabulous California Route 1, leaving enough time for more auction previews at Russo Steele, Gooding, and RM Sotheby’s. 21 FRIDAY was the second annual PCA Werks Reunion, held at the Rancho Canada Golf Course. Ever seen 700+ Porsches in one place? Wow. Our hat’s off to the PCA National Team for pulling this off in a first class manner. Look for this event to grow even further in stature in the Porsche community. We also
A closer look at the Werks Reunion “A Porsche Gathering”
In 2014 the Porsche Club of America began a new tradition with its inaugural Werks Reunion. The event exceeded all expectations with over 500 Porsches taking the field and thousands of spectators coming to enjoy it all. This year the second annual event took place on Friday, August 21, 2015 with a breathtaking array of rare classics, customs, outlaws, as well as current models from the Porsche Owners Club, Porsche Racing Club, 356 Registry, 356 Club, 912 Registry, Early 911S Registry, R Gruppe, 914 World, and many other Porsche clubs and registries in attendance during the world-famous “Car Week” on California’s Monterey Peninsula. Attendees were treated to a spectacular display of more than 700 Porsches, vendor booths, vehicle presentations and most importantly, the camaraderie of fellow Porsche enthusiasts.
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got a chance to reunite with San Jose resident (and CVR member) Jean-Francois Bulycz, who says hello to all of his CT CVR pals... 22 SATURDAY we made it to the track for the famed Monterey Historics. Once again, PCA stepped-up their game by providing us with a hospitality tent at turn 5 and reserved parking (if you signed up and paid in advance). This provided a great spectating area and welcome relief from the
unrelenting California sun. The racing was great, especially seeing local Bruce Canepa put on a driving clinic in his 935 during the last laps of his race coming from about 7th to first in 2 laps. One imagines he had the boost turned up full! SUNDAY was the famed 23 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance. (Definitely NOT FREE!). Only three Porsches were in the show this year, including a 1964 356 SC Coupe (in TOGO brown, no
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less!) This 356 previously hailed from Westchester County, NY and was deemed by the esteemed judges (including one of the Keno brothers) to be completely original. The other Porsches were both spyders, including one that had a novel wing making it look like a precursor for a World of Outlaws sprint car. But this show still belongs to the classics, with the best of show once again being a pre-war stunner. This year, something called a 1924 Isotta Fraschini Tipo 8A F took best of show. Then, almost in a flash, it was over. Another bucketlist trip checked off... Looking back on the week, a couple other things stand out. First, we were pleasantly surprised at how many CVR members and other friends from CT we met at the various events we attended. Second, there were many amazing events that we were not able to attend due to schedule conflicts. For example, we missed the Carmel Mission Classic, Concorso Italiano, Quail Motorsports Gathering, and more... At Monterey Car Week, you just can’t do it all.
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Want to see some of your pictures in Challenge? Want to find a way to express your interest in Porsches in the medium of digital imaging or film? Please join us at one of our CVR Photography Club meetings. We are an official club activity with occasional meetings and discussions. Show your photographs. Get feedback. Improve your skills. Find out what others are doing and how they view things. No need to invest in expensive equipment. Use what you have. There is also no added membership cost. For more information contact John Karam at: Yearbook@cvrpca.org. Send your ideas too! John Karam
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WELCOME TO the updated CT Valley Region Porsche Club SmugMug Pro Photo Website. CVR Photo Club Chair John Karam has created this new site to share and purchase images of CVR events. This website will be updated with new events on a regular basis so check back if you don’t see the current event that you are looking for. Folders at the top level describe the galleries contained within. For example: Club Race Photos contains 2015 Green Group, 2015 Yellow Group, etc.
Follow the instructions on the site to purchase color prints in varying sizes at very reasonable prices. Mouse Pads, Magnets, Mugs, and other interesting items are also available as well. SmugMug provides the purchaser with a cropping tool for use when they select a size that needs to be cropped. The user can then select how they want the photo to look. Simply select the image you want to order and enter the desired quantity, size, and finish.
Website URL: http://cvrpca.smugmug.com Password: 2015PorscheM@c@n For more information or help with this website—CVR Photography Club Chair: John Karam yearbook@cvrpca.org
*Please note: Gallery Passwords are case-sensitive and may include numbers and other characters.
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First test outing for the new Porsche 911 GT3 R At round 9 at the VLN on the Nürburgring-Nordschleife Stuttgart —4/October 2015 The new Porsche 911 GT3 R, which is based on the seventh generation of the iconic 911 sports car, will contest round 9 of the VLN long distance championship on the Nürburgring-Nordschleife on October 17th. This event serves as the first endurance run for Motorsport Dr. Frank-Steffen squad Manthey Racing the new car’s suspension Walliser. “While our new should have the opportunity and brakes. The engine is engine is undergoing tests to familiarise themselves still the well-proven power in the USA under warm with the handling of the plant of predecessor models. conditions, we are also vehicle at an early stage. The new direct fuel injection conducting trials on the “It has always proved engine generation is not yet suspension and body beneficial to take a new car available as it is currently components at the racing at an early developundergoing test bench runs Nurburgring-Nordschleife ment stage. The demands of in Weissach and further with its uniquely undulating the Nürburgring Nordschleife testing in the USA. topography.” offer the best conditions for The first outing of the this,” says Head of Porsche new Porsche Motorsport customer racer under competition conditions also serves as a trial for the suspension and body components. In addition, the race and development
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WELCOME NEW MEMBERS AND TRANSFERS We welcome the following new members, their affiliates, and transfers who joined the Connecticut Valley Region of PCA! Sean Ackerman Stormville, NY 2015 911 Carrera GTS Richard Adua Madison, CT 2004 Boxster S Cooper Clark West Hartford, CT 2003 911 Carrera Cabriolet Rob Krasko Wallingford, CT 2014 Cayman S Rich Lucas Avon, CT 1998 911 Carrera S
Garmon Newsom Avon, CT 2014 911 Carrera 4S Affiliate: Anna Newsom Andre Parker Waterford, CT 2006 Cayenne Turbo S Judith Rhodes Coventry, CT 2015 Macan S Affiliate: Pamela West Dave Schmier Norwalk, CT 2008 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet
Benjamin Schneck Redding, CT 2006 911 Carrera 4 Michael Shternfeld Farmington, CT 2015 911 Turbo S Tom Wiley Cheshire, CT 2008 Cayman S Joe Ziskin Westport, CT 2012 Cayman S
DID YOU KNOW The Connecticut Valley Region (CVR) of The Porsche Club of America (PCA) was founded in 1959 and consists of over 2,000 members in Connecticut and the surrounding area. Our goal is to provide numerous opportunities for our members to enjoy driving their Porsches and socialize with each other. Remember to check out the Calendar of Events on the Connecticut Valley Region website cvrpca.org, mark your calendars and sign up for the next activity that appeals to you. Then all you have to do is count the days until the time comes when you and other enthusiastic club members get together to have fun. 64
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NOVEMBER 2015 PORSCHE CLUB MEMBER ANNIVERSARIES Congratulations and thank you for your support. We hope to see your name here many more times in the future. 25 Years
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Jack Buchmiller Stamford, CT 1990 944 S2 Chantal Buchmiller
Brian DiBella Tolland, CT 2007 Cayman S Minna DiBella
15 Years Ermino Barbalunga Pittsfield, MA 2001 911 Carrera Karen Barbalunga Hervey Parke Waccabuc, NY 1998 911 Carrera Kerry Parke
Scott Estep New Hartford, CT 2004 911 GT3 Kim Estep Paolo Fontana Westport, CT 2009 911 Carrera Barbara Oseguera
Ed Washchilla Easton, CT 2001 911Turbo Pam Washchilla
Daniel Hagmann Wilton, CT 2000 911 Carrera Suzanne Hagmann Stacy Nerenstone Farmington, CT 2013 911 Carrera 4S Morton Weinstein Kristoffer Stack Port Chester, NY 2007 Boxster S Samantha Daves
For event updates access our Website at:
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10 Years Henry Casazza Wilton, CT 2005 911 Carrera Bette Casazza Kenneth Fein New York, NY 2006 911 Carrera David Fein David Viola Madison, CT 2005 911 Carrera S Caryl Viola
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The Mart is a free service to PCA members. Submit non-commercial ads including PCA Membership # and region to: CHALLENGE c/o Krohnengold, 30 Greenwich Hills Drive, Greenwich, CT 06831 or email to: cvreditor@cvrpca.org by the closing date published in the Monthly Calendar. Ads will run for two months (+) as space permits. All ads are subject to editing. For commercial or non-PCA member ads, include $15 per insertion with ad. All insertions limited to 15 lines in The Mart format.
PORSCHE CARS FOR SALE 1973.5 911 T Coupe, Sepia Brown with Tan interior. Stunning car in stunning original condition. 860-350-1140 email: forzamot@aol.com 3-15 1979 Porsche 911SC Coupe Project Car, 111,000 miles, Roller, “Bodyman’s Special”, Dark Green with Black interior. Repair panels included. Engine, transmission and other parts needed to complete the project are available separately. Asking $5,500. Call or email for photos. Mark 860-783-5895 or hdbmw911@yahoo.com 11-14 1981 Porsche 911SC Targa Project Car, 55,000 miles, Roller, theft recovery, approx. 75% restored. Perfect body and Black paint. Choice of Black or Camel interior. Engine, transmission and other parts needed to complete are available separately. Asking $6,500. Call or email for photos. Mark 860-783-5895 or hdbmw911@yahoo.com 11-14 1982 Track Car, Car #54 , Wine Red Metallic, 935 slope nose conversion and rebuild of ’93 Twin Plug 3.6 w/ TPC supercharger in 4/14. G-50, street legal, under 59 at LRP with average driver. Under 2400 lbs. BBS 3 piece, Hoosier R-7s, cage,fuel cell. $65,000 OBO. Way too many mods to list. Contact me for a full list; Barry at 860-302 0292 or bltblt@aol.com 10-15 Track Car, 1986, Red 944 Turbo with 2.5 motor, Bilstein cup suspension, big red front system, new brake pads included and not installed, 2 Recaro race seats and seat belts, bolt in safety devise cage, mounted hand held fire extinguisher, 2 sets of race
wheels (Slicks and intermediate, both new and barely used), Lindsey racing exhaust, rebuilt long block, GT racing front/nose, camber plates, solid suspension/bush/kit, Posi gear box, PCA/NASA log book, All work performed by Speedwerx, NY. Track car is excellent, well cared for and performs well. Ideal for DE and racing. Asking 16K. Please e-mail for pictures. JFCDDS13@aol.com, or call John, 914-420-5995 10-14 1986 944 Turbo, Guards Red, meticulously maintained excellent condition 88,550 miles. All documentation, service records. Set up for experienced DE drivers. Has done six PCA Club Races. Charlie Arms, full Safety Devices cage, Quaife LSD, Autothority Stage 2 chips, original stock DME/KLR boxes. Recaro seats SPG/SRD, Schroth harnesses, window net. Fikse’s/Hoosiers 275/40/17, 245/17/17. Recent check up, street legal. $17,500 Former PCA region Chief Instructor. 212-828-8121 or Racegirl969@mac.com 6-15 1986 Carrera Coupe, Black-Black, 113k miles, Limited Slip Differential, Cruise Control, AC, Electric Sunroof, 16'' Forged Alloy Wheels, Carrera Tail, H4 Headlights, Wevo Shifter, Black Leather Power Seats, 930S Steering Wheel, excellent exterior - no dents or dings, interior is in excellent condition, complete details of servicing (copies of invoices), all genuine Porsche parts, all work performed by certified Porsche mechanics, always garage kept. $33,000 Contact John at NORJONTeam@aol.com. Only serious inquiries please. 6-15
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1987 944 Turbo. Red. Many upgrades. 144K miles in very good condition. New Koni Cup Struts, Hypercoil springs, Weltmeister Sway and torsion bars) super tight & fun to drive. Sad to see it go but I’ve just bought a 911 & can’t keep both. Well maintained with many new parts. Paint is mostly good. Rebuilt KLR & DME & power steering rack. New: wastegate, timing belt, water & power steering pumps, battery, master & slave cylinders, radiator, muffler, front crankcase seal etc. Good tires, CD player. Many $$ invested. $9.500. Mark 413-374-7671 11-15 1987 944, White, N/A Track Car. #JT6HF10U8X0062984. Never raced, taken me from Green to Red in DE and is still a blast to drive. Excellent starter car for anyone interested in DE or Club Race. Learn to drive with this very forgiving setup. Extremely reliable, cheap to run. Many engine, suspension, interior mods performed by Musante Motorsports. Over $75,000 invested, asking $10,000, firm. Please email for list of components and pics - rsnapmd@aol.com or see me @ the track - #711 5-14
history. $9,500. 860-350-1140 email: forzamot@aol.com 3-15 1997 911 Carrera Cabriolet, Guards Red/Cashmere/Black. 40,205 miles. Extremely well cared for 993 Cabriolet. Classic color combination. Completely stock-no mods. No dings/dents/scratches. Dealer serviced since 2005 and is up to date-have all records. Clean CARFAX. Original top is perfect. Seats are great. No smoking or winters. Have all manuals/both working keys/compressor/tool roll/jack/unused spare/etc... Needs nothing. Truly a great car! Asking $58,500. Call or email for photos and info. 860-558-9906 or mather@clarkelandscapes.com Mather Clarke 10-15 1999 911 Carrera Cabriolet, Arctic Silver, Black soft top, Black interior,49,500 miles. 6-speed, Body color matched console, Wind screen, 6 CD Changer, 3-pc alloy wheels, crested color caps, Pirelli P-Zeros. Winter Hard top with garage stand and cover. Always garaged, stored winters, fair weather use only, non smoker. Never tracked. $25,000. chcool@aol.com or 203-536-0427 8-15
1989 Porsche 944 S Turbo, Black with a Black interior. 911 turbo brakes, wheels, K29 turbo charger, very detailed service history. New Clutch. Ready to go. $18,500. 860-350-1140 email: forzamot@aol.com 3-15
2003 911Cabriolet, $32,000. Guards Red, Black top and interior, 6-speed, 46K miles. No disappointments. IMS bearing, plugs, coils, air filter, brake fluid replaced at 40K. Call for options and pictures. 203-880-9626. 10-15
1990 Carrera 4 Targa Red with Black interior never raced 100,000 gentle miles. Superchargedand maintained by Automobile Associates. New clutch & clock sound system with Bluetooth very nice joy to drive $27,500 firm. Tom Gelbach @ 860-478-4397 or tom.gelbach@wegetthemessage.com 1-15
2004 911 C2 Coupe, Silver Parts car, no engine, some damage to right front fender area. 37,000 miles. Will sell complete or will part out individually. Reasonable prices. Mark 413-374-7671 11-15
1991 Porsche 911 C-4 Convertible, Black with tan interior. 62k miles. Extremely well serviced car with all issues addressed. About as nice as you are going to find in a 964 C-4 convertible $38,000 860-350-1140 email: forzamot@aol.com 3-15 1993 Porsche 968 Coupe, White with Blue interior. 143,000 miles, clean car, looks like it has less than 50k miles. Very good service
2004 Boxster S, Arctic Silver and Black. 57,000 miles, 2nd owner. Excellent condition. Driven regularly, no IMS issue. 50,000 mile service recently performed. Xenon headlamps, heated seats, cruise, PSM, Bose sound, wind deflector, and more. First owner installed clear bra. I installed European M030 and short shifter shortly after I purchased it. Offered with 17'' wheels, also have Carrera III 18'' wheels with Michelin Pilot Super Sport, separately.
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Handles great, goes great, needs nothing. $19,000. Call Hunter, 203-981-2815 or email hunter.johnson@msn.com 10-15 2007 Porsche 911, GT Silver, 56,700 miles, 6-speed Manual, Airbags, Air Conditioning, Antilock Brakes, Cruise Control, Foglamps, Intermittent Wipers, Leather Seats, Power Brakes, Power Door Locks, Power Steering, Power Windows, Sunroof, Traction Control, Navigation, Sirius Radio, both 996 race buckets and comfort seats with power adjustments, winter wheels with Pirelli tires, Champion super light wheels with Michelin tires, wired for Aim camera and data logging, clear film on front, hood, side pillars, wheel wells and rear wing, xenon lights and Porsche rollbar. Engine rebuilt by Porsche at approximately 25K due to oil pressure failure and was warranty repair not driver induced. Only one track year after that and no overrevs. The car is therefore basically 31K where almost all has been street driving. There are additional parts that could be part of the deal such as brake pads worth 900, plus oil filters and air filter. 50K maintenance completed with gear oil change which is not standard at 50K. $74,900. If interested email me at drgersh@wcbtonline.com and leave contact. 6-15 2008 911 Carrera S Cabriolet, Midnight Blue Metallic, Black leather interior, Black top. 49,000 miles. Mint condition. Manual 6-speed, Bi-Xenon headlamps, 19" wheels with crested colored caps, heated seats, navigation module for PCM, Bose high end sound package, self-dimming mirrors, Tooki hands-free telephone module. Always serviced at the dealer, all service records available. Always garaged, never driven in snow, never tracked. Clean Carfax. $55,000. Carlo Badioli 914-643-9560, c.badioli@att.net 1-15 2008 Cayman, Meteor Grey Metallic, Black interior, 12,000 miles. 5-Speed, Bi-Xenon headlamps, 18'' S wheels with crested colored caps, sound package plus, floor mats & heated seats. Always garaged, stored
winters, fair weather use only, non-smoker, never tracked, factory cover & Bluetooth. Dealer serviced, records and window sticker available. $30,500. Contact Angelo at aaalonzo@icloud.com or 203-444-7144. 5-15 2013 911 Carrera 4 Agate Grey/Black interior Rare 7-Speed Manual PERFECT CONDITION Options: Sport Exhaust, 20" Sport Techno Wheels, PASM, Sun Roof in Glass, Heated Seats and Steering Wheel, MultiFunction Steering Wheel, Blue Tooth Phone, Online Services, SAT. Radio/Single CD, Auto Dim Mirrors, Smoking Package, Roof Rack, Sticker $105,990 plus Std. and Sport Spoiler Lip and Stitched Leather Console Lid Cover. 7,580 mi. See more at: https://www.pca.org/classifiedad/308110#sthash.oiy1Sd7Y.dpuf $85,999.00 8-15 2013 911S, Agate Grey Metallic, Black partial leather interior, 7-speed, optional equipment: Black instrument dials, Sport Exhaust, deletion model designation, seat ventilation, Porsche Dynamic Light System, Park Assist - F/R, Sport Chrono Package, glass sunroof, Sport Design steering wheel, 14-way power sport seats, Bose audio package, premium package, stainless door sill guards, platinum ptd. wheels, ornamental Porsche crest. Letter of Authenticity, battery maintainer, car cover. New in April 2013. 4,500 miles. Photos available. Asking $92,500. Contact: Paul at flgd6@yahoo.com 4-15 2014 Boxster, 7,800 miles, Highly optioned, $76K MSRP, AS NEW. Rhodium Silver over Carrera Red Leather / Red top. Options total $24K: Metallic Paint, Red Convertible Top, Red Natural Leather Interior, PDK, 19'' Boxster S Wheels with Colored Porsche Crest Caps, Seat Ventilation, Painted Roll-Bar, Smoking Package(Never Smoked In), Bi-Xenon, Dynamic Light System, F&R ParkAssist, Power Steering Plus, Power folding side mirrors, SportDesign wheel, Natural Leather Side mirror painted (lower trim), Power Sport Seats with Memory Package, Premium Package, Infotainment Package with BOSE, Sport
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Tailpipes, Steering column casing in leather, Seat belts in Silver Grey, Headlight Cleaning System Covers in Exterior Color. If you are looking for a well optioned new Boxster, look no further. The 50,000 mile/4 year warranty, fully transferrable, 10K service completed 500 miles ago. Absolutely flawless in and out with no visible blemishes, truly a no-excuses car and is good as new. Asking $51,900. Charles, 917-880-2962 or morganrobbins@msn.com 10-15
OTHER CARS FOR SALE 2001 Buick Century Ltd, 49,000 miles; I bought it from original owner (an elderly lady I knew - really!) in 2007; was my son’s 1st car; Tan with Tan leather; upgraded Pioneer stereo and speakers; 18" XXR 502’s with high performance tires; also 15" OEM alloys with winter tires (cuts through snow like butter really!); very reliable and looks good - a solid GM product (great 3.1 liter engine); great for student, commuter, anybody; this is our 7th car - no room. Pics available. $4,900 with the summer wheels, $4,500 without them. email me at jaydiamond@investmark.net or call 203-727-0015 6-15 2014 Honda Civic si Two Door Coupe. 18,000 miles. Blizzak winter tires and wheels. In perfect, like new condition. $20,000. Call (203) 506-3715. 4-15
FOR SALE WHEELS & TIRES Toyo Proxes R888. our (4) tires almost new competition/race tires (street legal) (2) 205/55 ZR16 and (2) 225/50 ZR16. Heat cycled. Great traction and very long-lasting. Excellent condition with close to 6/32 tread depth. $870 new, sell $595 Mark 413-374-7671 11-15 Set of (4) Original equipment 17" Porsche Boxster Turbo Twist wheels. Excellent condition. A few small scratches but they look great. With Continental Tires “ContiWinterContact TS810S”. (2) 205/55 R17 (with 7 to 8/32 tread depth) and (2) 235/50 R17 (with 4/32 tread depth). $695 Mark 413-374-767 11-15
997 18'' Winter Wheels/Tires. Bought new and used for about 5K. Look like new except for minor wear scratches. Front: 235/40 R18; Rear: 265/40 R18 Tires: Continental Contact TS 810S. No caps; no bolts. $650 not including shipping. Contact: 203-226-7516 or ledgemoorgroup@gmail.com 10-15 Tire & Wheel Package for 911 (991), O.Z. Ultraleggera HLT Painted Black with TPM (19x8.5 and 19x11) in excellent condition (see them at Tire Rack) with mounted and balanced Pirelli Winter Sottozero Serie II. Wheels get more compliments than factory set and tires provide superb cold weather performance. Less than 2,000 miles of use. Cost new $3,900. Asking $2,000. Contact: dkelseysac@aol.com 10-15 Four Fuchs wheels with painted center caps. Wheels are essentially new and unmarked. 2X 7J X 16 (PN 951362115) and 2X 8J X 16 (PN 951362117). Fit 911 ‘78 - ‘89 and 944 turbo. $1,500. Prefer pickup. Contact 203-803-9825; jmagen66@gmail.com 10-15 Snow Tires. Almost new. 2- 205/50R17 Dunlop SP winter sport 3D on 7JX17H2-ET 55 98636212401; 2- 225/45R17 on 8.5JX17H2ET 48 98636212606. $900.00 OBO Contact Frank, 860-210-1761 or yogi6@mac.com 10-15 Brand New OEM Cayenne Tires Set of four Pirelli Scorpion Verde All Season, 265/50R19. $760 for the set. Tire Rack has them for $1,140 plus tax and shipping. Please contact Charles at 860-342-2403, or cy@cmyoungfineart.com 9-15 Set of original equipment 16'' wheels from first generation Boxster. 6'' fronts and 7'' rears. Reasonable condition with minor scratching. No center caps. Currently have older Dunlop SP Winter Sport M2 tires mounted on them. $150 or best offer. Call 203-723-1183 or email sigw1@aol.com 9-15 997 Winter Wheels/Tires, Michelin Pilot Alpin PA2 (N2) winter tires, 235/40R18 fronts, 265/40R18 rears. Mounted on OZ Racing
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Alleggerita HLT Black painted rims, 8x18 fronts, 10x18 rears, color Porsche center caps. Excellent condition. Tires used two seasons, have less than 1,200 miles. Tread depth is 10/32 inches. $575 not including shipping. Contact eschaefer997@gmail.com or 203-984-3070 11-15 BBS Three Piece Wheels, center sections painted Red, (2)16X7 & (2)16X8, with new Hoosier Rain Tires. $1,800. Contact Monty, 860-646-8775 or mrackow@cox.net 7-15 Snow Tires, As new. 4 Pirelli Ice & Snows 265.50.19. Used twice (approx 250 miles) on Porsche Cayenne Turbo. Purchased new from TireRack. $400. tcirillo@gmail.com 203.340.0080. Located Greenwich, CT 6-15 2009 Boxster Tires, Continental all season, no wear almost new. Front 235/40 ZR18 95Y M-S - DWS model, Rear 265/40 ZR18 101Y M-S - DWS model. Asking $500, Email: rowcropper1@gmail.com 2-15 Wheels and Tires for sale: 1. Set of SSR GT3 Chrome Wheels, Stems, and Valves - not TPMS - from 996 Turbo F: 18 x 8.5; MD+47; Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 225-40-18 - 3/32 remaining (and an unmounted additional tire) R: 18 x 11.5; MD+35; Michelin Pilot Sport Cup - 315-30-18 - 3/32 remaining First US $1,400 takes these. 2. Set of Tires - Michelin Pilot Sport F: 2 x 235-35-19 - 5/32 remaining R: 2 x 265-35-19 - 3/32 remaining First US $100 takes these. For all of the above contact 802-747-5949 or email: TFSORIANO@aol.com 5-15 Four 19'' Lobster-Spoke Wheels from 997S. Never used. $1,200. Contact Tony D’Amelio, damelio.t@gmail.com or 203-554-7979 7-14
FOR SALE PARTS & OTHER Boxster hardtop with rolling stand and cover. GT silver, excellent condition. Fits 1997-2004 Boxster. $1,000.00 OBO. Contact Frank, 860-210-1761 or yogi6@mac.com 10-15
Boxster right front fender black plastic wheel housing liner, excellent condition. Part # 966.504.204.06. Fits 97-04. Can send photo. $60. Jim, 203-226-9380. 8-15 Clear Side Markers for 997. Set of clear side markers, for all model 911, fit years 2005- 2012. These are Porsche original equipment, not an after market supplier Asking $ 50.00. Contact Sean at s.leahy6323@att.net 8-15 Europipe exhaust system for 997.2 T.T. Big volume mufflers, 100 cell sport cats. No CEL issues or drone, unmatched construction. Includes MFG’s extended warranty. An excellent upgrade for your 997.2 Turbo! $ 2,400.00. Contact Sean at s.leahy6323@att.net 8-15 Porsche Air Pump Probably from my ’86 911 or 930. Never used. All parts present including the flashlight. Both tabs are there and lock. $75.00 Mickey Koleszar (203) 761-0151 Norwalk. 8-15 Miscellaneous Parts, OE mufflers for 997.1S, removed from car at 22k miles, tips not included, $250. Silver center caps with color crest, two (2) 993.361.303.07 and two (2) 993.361.303.09, excellent condition, $100 for set. “S” rear decklid emblem for 996C4S, brand new still sealed in original packaging, $25. Contact eschaefer997@gmail.com or 203-984-3070. 11-15 TRAILEX Aluminum Open Trailer with tire rack and winch. Very good condition. $3,600. Contact Monty, 860-646-8775 or mrackow@cox.net 7-15 Motorized Electric Powered Trailer Mover. 9,000 lb. capacity. Purchased new in 2009, used very lightly, perhaps ten times. Excellent condition, garage kept. Moves forward and backward using toggle switches. Has connector for manual operation of electric trailer brakes. Very helpful to move a loaded or unloaded trailer around. Comes with 2 ball connectors (2'' and 2 5/16'), 100 ft. power >>>continued on page 77
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356/356 A Parts available. Original luggage rack, Rear engine lid, front bumper. Please contact: Bob, 203-938-8487 for pictures and more info. 5-15 PINK 5pt Racequip Harness, BRAND NEW IN BOX. 3in belts, camlock buckle, 5pt, SFI certified. Accidentally received three for christmas, so I am keeping two and looking to sell this one. Great quality harness! The belts are not long enough to bolt to the floor, will be fine connecting to a harness bar. Shoulders adjust from 15" to 40" and lap belt adjusts from 22" to 60".www.racequip.com for more information on the harness. Asking $140 OBO plus shipping. Please don’t hesitate to contact me with questions my name is Brittany, Location: Coventry CT email: sandersonphotography87@yahoo.com Phone: 860-202-6595 text/or call 2-15
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MISCELLANEOUS Huge Collection of Panorama. Almost complete collection of Pano, some as early as 1970s. Free to CVR member. Contact Ron Tietjen, rontietjen@aol.com or 203-426-9818 10-15 Calendars – Porsche Design Drivers Selection. Would you like the Porsche calendar for the year of your car? Years available: 2007, 2012 & 2013. Original box with commemorative coin, excellent condition. $20.00 ea. Size 23 1⁄4 in. W x 22 in. H. Email me and I can send a picture of the cover. Dave Bassett, dbassettc2@gmail.com 10-15 Garage Space. Climate controlled garage has one space available for winter storage, heated at a constant 72 degrees and a dehumidifier running 24/7. This is a well secured location, at a private home in downtown Westport, $250. a month, you would be joining other vintage Air Cooled >>>continued on page 78
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WANTED Greetings CVR Friends! You may remember me several years ago passing you at Lime Rock in the red BoParkerPhoto.com 944 Turbo. I’m sorry to say I haven’t been on the track recently but I do greatly miss all my CVR friends. Since graduating University with a degree in Psychology and minors in Finance and Business, I’ve worked in fields that have provided terrific learning experiences: a manager at school in the audio / visual department, a Volkswagen sales agent at Prestige in Stamford, a stint working in a retirement home, and even a crowd control / security agent at a night club! Since graduating, I haven’t run into a situation that grabs me and is rewarding enough to want to continue long term. I’m open to trying just about anything that will engage me with interesting, enlightening experiences and good people. I’m looking for something in 78
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