Challenge September 2015

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CHALLENGE Newsletter­of­the Connecticut Valley Region Porsche­Club­of­America C H A L L E N G E

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Upcoming Events 7­­­­­­­­­CVR September­monthly­meeting­at Hoffman­Porsche 9­­­­­­­­­CVR October­monthly­meeting­at­ New­Country­Porsche­ 11­­­­­­­CVR Events­Calendar 20­­­­­­­Drivers’­Education­2015­Schedule 28­­­­­­­CVR AutoX Schedule 34­­­­­­­CVR Annual­Meeting­and­PhotoFest 37­­­­­­­CVR Coffee­Run Schedule 52­­­­­­­VIP Concours­and­Race­Experience at­Lime­Rock­Park 61­­­­­­­CVR 2015­Fall­Tour,­Basin­Harbor Club,Vergennes,­VT

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Bob Jeffway is new to the roster of talented Challenge cover photographers. His sharp eyes captured this noteworthy image of several generations of Porsche rear wings at Lime Rock Park on May 18th.

2­­­­­­­­­Cover­Story 4­­­­­­­­­Editorial­Staff 4­­­­­­­­­Contributing­Writers­and­Photographers 5­­­­­­­­­Board­of­Directors 13­­­­­­­From­the­Clouds 15­­­­­­­Between­the­Lines 17­­­­­­­Membership­Services 18­­­­­­­Activity­Chairs 21­­­­­­­On­Track 29­­­­­­­Rally 33­­­­­­­Emporium 37, 39­Coffee­Run 41­­­­­­­CVR Photography­Club/Website 67­­­­­­­In­the­News 70­­­­­­­New­Members 71­­­­­­­Member­Anniversaries­ 68­­­­­­­The­Mart 79­­­­­­­Advertising­Rates­and­Specifications 80­­­­­­­Advertisers­Directory 80­­­­­­­Special­Interest­Groups

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CONTRIBUTING WRITERS AND PHOTOGRAPHERS IN THIS MONTHS ISSUE OF CHALLENGE Cheryl­Caouette Kathy­Cloud Todd­Drury John­Eskew Jay­Harder Jim­Jannette

Bob­Jeffway John­Karam Wes­Lee Bob­Reinckens Paul­Roth Keith­Sanderson

Dave­Vaccaro Susan­Vaccaro Uncredited­photos/text­ and­illustrations: ­­Editor

See page 34 for information

CHALLENGE STAFF

Advertising Dan­Cooley chal-ads@cvrpca.org

Copy Editor Nancie­Giacalone cvreditor@cvrpca.org

Editor & Art Director Shelley­Krohnengold 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.

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PRESIDENT Steve­Cloud cvrpresident@cvrpca.org Work (860)­953-6826 Cell (860)­883-1681­­

EXECUTIVE V.P. Dick­Strahota cvrexecutivevp@cvrpca.org Cell (212)­729-4463

600­Deercliff­Road Avon,­CT­06001

25­Huckleberry­Lane Darien,­CT­06820­­

V.P. DRIVERS’ EDUCATION Dave­Vaccaro cvrdevp@cvrpca.org

8­Delno­Drive Danbury,­CT 06811

V.P. PROGRAMS Frank­Sena cvrprogramvp@cvrpca.org knotvermont@gmail.com

TREASURER Richard­Kretz cvrtreasurer@cvrpca.org Cell (860)­670-2551

77­Deepwood­Drive Avon,­CT­06001

SECRETARY Allen­Fossbender cvrsecretary@cvrpca.org

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SEPTEMBER MONTHLY MEETING Date: Tuesday,­September­15,­2015 Location: Hoffman Porsche 630 Connecticut Blvd.

East Hartford, CT 06108 (860) 289-7721 www.hoffmanporsche.com Directions available on the website Hoffman Porsche will once again host this very popular annual CVR event on Tuesday, September 15th. We are pleased to announce that our guest speaker is CVRs own Prescott Kelly, discussing current Porsche values and trends.

Prescott is an active Porsche author, speaker, historian, and collector. He has been a CVR Officer since 1983 and National Officer of the Porsche Club of America since 1988, including terms as National Executive Vice President, National President, and naturally, Past President.

As an author, Prescott has over 100 magazine articles to his credit along with a chapter in Dennis Adler’s book, Porsche, published by Random House in 2003. He is the Porsche Editor for Sports Car Market, a regular contributor since 1982 to Porsche Panorama where he specializes in market value analyses and analytical histories of individual Porsche models. He is the regular “MarketWatch” columnist for the 356 Registry Magazine with his auction and private sales reports and analyses.

Meeting Agenda: 6:30­– 7:30­pm Socializing­and­Buffet­dinner­compliments­of­Hoffman Porsche.­ 7:30­– 8:00­pm

CVR­club­business:­President’s­comments;­welcome­new members;­Activity­Chair­reports;­items­for­sale

8:00­– 8:30­pm

Guest­Speaker,­Prescott­Kelly

8:30­– 8:45­pm

Raffle­and­Closing­Remarks

Please RSVP by September 9 using the Constant Contact link under Coming Events on the CVR website (www.cvrpca.org). Be sure to include the number and names of your guest(s) and your PCA Member ID number as it helps with planning for seating and food.

Please­remember­to­check­the­CVR Website­for­the­most­up-to-date­information.­ C H A L L E N G E

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OCTOBER MONTHLY MEETING Date: Tuesday,­October­13,­2015 Location: New­Country­Porsche 241­W­Putnam­Avenue Greenwich,­CT­06830 203.869.8900 www.new-country.porschedealer.com­ Directions­available­on­the­website Join General Manager Todd Bullock and the Staff of New Country Porsche in Greenwich, CT as they host our October Monthly Meeting.

Meeting Agenda: 6:30­– 7:30­pm Socializing­and­Buffet­dinner­compliments­of­New­Country Porsche.­ 7:30­– 8:00­pm

CVR­club­business:­President’s­comments;­welcome­new members;­Activity­Chair­reports;­items­for­sale

8:00­– 8:30­pm

Guest­speaker­to­be­determined

8:30­– 8:45­pm

Raffle­and­Closing­Remarks

Please RSVP by October 6 using the Constant Contact link under Coming Events on the CVR website (www.cvrpca.org). Be sure to include the number and names of your guest(s) and your PCA Member ID number as it helps with planning for seating and food.

Please­remember­to­check­the­CVR Website­for­the­most­up-to-date­information.­

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SEPTEMBER 2015 1 ­­­­­­­­Deadline­for­ALL October­2015­Challenge business 6-7 ­­­­­Lime­Rock­Historic­Festival,­CVR VIP Concours­and­Race­Experience 10 ­­­­­­Drivers’­Education,­Thompson­Speedway­-­Regular 12 ­­­­­­AutoX,­LAZ Lot,­Hartford 13 ­­­­­­Coffee­Run,­Westchester­Loop,­Stamford,­CT,­8:30­am 15 ­­­­­­Monthly­Meeting­at­Hoffman­Porsche,­West­Hartford,­CT­6:30­pm 19 ­­­­­­Scituate­Reservoir­Coffee­Run,­Mystic,­CT,­8:30­am 24 ­­­­­­Drivers’­Education,­Lime­Rock­Park­-­Regular 25-27 ­CVR Fall­tour,­Basin­Harbor­Club,­Vergennes,­VT OCTOBER 2015 1 ­­­­­­­­Deadline­for­ALL November­2015­Challenge business 3 ­­­­­­­­AutoX,­LAZ Lot,­Hartford 4 ­­­­­­­­“Just­Because”­Coffee­Run,­Stamford,­CT,­8:30­am 5 ­­­­­­­­CVR Board­of­Directors­Meeting,­Gusto’s,­Milford,­CT,­6:30­pm 9-10 ­­­Drivers’­Education,­Palmer­Motorsports­Park­-­Regular 13 ­­­­­­Monthly­Meeting­at­New­Country­Porsche,­Greenwich,­CT­6:30­pm 18 ­­­­­­“4th­Annual­Bear­Mountain”­Coffee­Run,­Stamford,­CT,­8:30­am 18 ­­­­­­Fall­Rally,­Groton,­CT,­Registration­Opens­7:45­am 23 ­­­­­­Hoffman­Championship­AutoX Celebration NOVEMBER 2015 2 ­­­­­­­­Deadline­for­ALL December­2015­Challenge business 6 ­­­­­­­­Drivers’­Education,­Lime­Rock­Park­-­Advanced 7 ­­­­­­­­Drivers’­Education,­Lime­Rock­Park­-­Beginner 14 ­­­­­­Annual­Meeting­and­PhotoFest,­Crowne­Plaza­ Hotel,­Southbury,­CT,­6:00­pm All­dates­and­information­on­this­Calendar­are­accurate­ at­the­time­of­printing.­Please­remember­to­check­the­ CVR 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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Photo John Karam

ASK ME ABOUT MY...

Kathy and I are in the car traveling to NYC on­ our­ way­ to­ see­ our­ first­ grandchild­ who­ was­ born­ last­ night.­ We­ are­ arriving­ to­ the­ hospital­ via­ our Panamera­ as­ we­ want­ to­ expose­ our granddaughter­ early­ on­ to­ the­ love­ of these­wonderful­cars.­Here’s­to­the­next generation­of­Porsche­enthusiasts!

Thanks­ to­ the­ handful­ of­ folks­ who were­able­to­join­us­for­our­“Porsche­and Hinckley­yacht”­last­minute­event­in­early August.­We­enjoyed­a­tour­on­a­Talaria 34­ yacht­ in­ the­ water­ in­ Rowayton,­ followed­ by­ a­ nice­ lunch­ at­ the­ local seafood­ restaurant.­ As­ one­ attendee, George­ Scott,­ put­ it­ so­ eloquently,­ “It’s not­the­boats,­it’s­the­people”.­ Please­ refer­ to­ the­ Challenge­ and­ website­for­some­upcoming­events.­There have­ been­ additional­ coffee­ runs­ added to­ the­ schedule­ to­ help­ you­ take­ full­ advantage­ of­ your­ Porsche.­Also­ right around­ the­ corner­ is­ our­ first­ driving­ event­ at­ the­ new­ Palmer­ road­ course.­ This­ course­ looks­ very­ challenging­ as­

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it­is­perched­on­the­side­of­a­mountain.­It is­guaranteed­to­add­excitement­to­your driving­adventures.­ There­are­a­few­rooms­left­for­the­fall tour­at­the­end­of­September.­Karen­and Tom­ Russell­ have­ put­ lots­ of­ time­ and­ effort­ into­ the­ planning­ of­ this­ fall­ hallmark­ to­ create­ a­ magical­ weekend.

Kathy­ and­ I­ first­ traveled­ to­ the­ Basin Harbour­ Club­ twelve­ years­ ago­ for­ our­ inaugural­ Porsche­ event.­ We­ formed­ lasting­ friendships­ from­ this­ initial­ outing­ and­ feel­ fortunate­ to­ be­ part­ of such­a­dynamic­club.­Unfortunately,­we cannot­make­this­fall­tour­as­we­will­be­ attending­our­last­college­parents­weekend festivities,­but­we­will­be­there­in­spirit.­ In­the­following­pages,­there­will­be more­ details­ about­ the­ two­ remaining­ Autocross­events,­upcoming­fall­rally,­and monthly­ meetings.­ There­ is­ sure­ to­ be something­for­every­Porsche­enthusiast.

The­ fall­ offers­ the­ best­ weather­ for­ enjoying­ your­ car...­ now­ go­ get­ out­ on the­road! >>>A small group of boat enthusiasts were treated to a tour of a Hinckley Talaria 34 yacht at the Hinkley Boat Company in Rowayton, CT

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60 YEARS FOR PCA — 60 ISSUES FOR SK As I was contemplating what­to­do­for my­ monthly­ column­ I­ realized­ that­ not only­is­this­the­60th­Anniversary­of­PCA, but­also­the­60th­issue­of­Challenge that I­ have­ had­ the­ responsibility­ of­ putting together.­ It­ has­ been­ an­ interesting­ and “challenging”­five­years­for­me.­I’ve­met and­enjoyed­the­company­of­many­great people,­at­many­varied­CVR events,­and have­also­come­to­a­better­understanding of­ the­ “It’s­ not­ just­ the­ cars,­ it’s­ the­ people”­ PCA motto.­ The­ icing­ on­ the­ cake­ was­ that­ this­ year­ Challenge also finished­ First­ in­ Class­ at­ the­ annual­ PCA National­ Newsletter­ Contest.­ We were­narrowly­edged­out­of­overall­first place­ nationally­ (The­ Betty­ Jo­ Turner Award)­ by­ the­ fantastic­ Santa­ Barbara Region­ newsletter­ Der Auspuff,­ Edited­ by­John­Alfenito.

With­ that­ in­ mind,­ I­ think­ this­ an­ opportune­time­to­once­again­thank­all­of the­contributors­that­have­sent­in­the­great photos­and­stories­that­have­driven­much of­ the­ content­ of­ Challenge these­ last­

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five­ years,­ as­ well­ as­ our­ Copy­ Editor, Nancie­Giacalone,­and­Advertising­Chair, Dan­ Cooley.­ Your­ help­ has­ been­ truly­ indispensable,­and­greatly appreciated.

With­Fall­just­around­the­corner­it­is now­ almost­ time­ for­ one­ of­ our­ most­ anticipated­ events­ —­ the­ CVR Annual Meeting­ and­ PhotoFest,­ coming­ up­ on Saturday,­November­14th.

We­are­looking­forward­to­using­the photos­that­members­submit­for­the­next round­ of­ Challenge covers,­ due­ to­ be printed­in­January­of­2016.­ Please­ consider­ attending­ PhotoFest this­ year,­ (preliminary­ details­ available on­ page­ 34)­ this­ is­ an­ opportune­ time­ to­showcase­your­hidden­artistic­talents, and­ meet­ other­ like­ minded­ Porsche­ enthusiasts.­ I­ hope­ you­ enjoy­ the­ rest­ of­ your­ summer­and­look­forward­to­seeing­you at­a­future­event.

—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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DE Co-Track Chair Bob­Napoletano

Autocross Co-Chairs Paul­Kudra (860)­633-8252 Randy­Kudra (860)­597-1671 autocross@cvrpca.org

DE Chief of Control Donn­Castonguay DE Chief Instructor Spencer­Cox

Challenge Advertising Dan­Cooley chal-ads@cvrpca.org

DE Instructor Development Don­Schneider DE Registrar / Vice Treasurer Susan­Vaccaro dereg@cvrpca.org 8­Delno­Drive Danbury,­CT­06811

Challenge Editor/Art Director Shelley­Krohnengold cvreditor@cvrpca.org Challenge Copy Editor Nancie­Giacalone cvreditor@cvrpca.org 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 18

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DE Chief Steward Joe­Gawlik 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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Vice Treasurer / Registrar for CVR Club Race Debbie­Cloud race.registrar@cvrpca.org 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

http://www.cvrpca.org/contacts.php

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2015 DRIVERS’ EDUCATION

SCHEDULE Registration Opens

Registration Closes

“On Track Karting” - Workshop

12-Feb

2-Mar

Monday, April 13

LRP

Regular

3-Mar

1-Apr

Thursday, April 23

LRP

Advanced

9-Mar

11-Apr

Friday, April 24

LRP

Advanced

9-Mar

11-Apr

Monday, May 18

LRP

Regular

15-Apr

7-May

Saturday, June 6

LRP

Skid Pad

5-May

25-May

Mon/Tues, June 15/16 WGI

Regular

4-May

2-Jun

Thursday, June 25

LRP

Regular

15-May

11-Jun

Friday, July 10

LRP

Advanced 1/2 Day

29-May

28-Jun

Saturday, July 11 NEW ADDITION LRP

Beginner 1/2 Day

29-May

28-Jun

Fri/Sat, July 24/25

TSMP

Regular

2-Jun

11-Jul

Friday, Aug 7

LRP

Advanced 1/2 Day

2-Jul

25-Jul

Saturday, Aug 8

LRP

Beginner 1/2 Day

3-Jul

25-Jul

Tuesday, August 18

Palmer

Advanced

18-Jun

15-Jul

Thursday, Sept 10

TSMP

Regular

31-Jul

28-Aug

Thursday, Sept 24

LRP

Regular

14-Aug

11-Sep

Fri/Sat, Oct 9/10

Palmer

Regular

26-Aug

28-Sep

Friday, November 6

LRP

Advanced 1/2 Day

28-Sep

27-Oct

Saturday, November 7

LRP

Beginner 1/2 Day

29-Sep

28-Oct

Event Date

Track

Saturday, March 14

Run Group(s)

LRP - Lime Rock Park | WGI - Watkins Glen International | TSMP - Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park | Palmer - Palmer Motorsports Park 1/2 days shared with Club Lime Rock = same amount of track time as a regular event All registration is on ClubRegistration.net Registration opens at 1 p.m. (12 central) All information on this Schedule is accurate at the time of printing. Please remember to check the CVR Website for the most up-to-date information.

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Well, here we are, already in September and we only have six DE days left for the 2015 CVR DE season. My­hope­at the­ beginning­ of­ the­ year­ was­ that­ we would­get­more­beginners­out­to­the­track to­really­experience­what­their­Porsche­is all­ about.­ To­ date­ for­ this­ season,­ our Green­ and­ Yellow­ instructed­ rungroups have­sold­out­for­every­event.­It­is­really great­ to­ see­ so­ many­ different­ people­ participating,­both­new­and­experienced, young­ and­ not­ as­ young.­ We­ had­ 13­ first-time­drivers­at­our­July­LRP­event and­by­the­smiles­on­their­faces­they­all seemed­to­really­enjoy­the­experience­and I­have­a­feeling­that­we­will­see­many­of them­at­future­DE­events.­ At­ our­ Thompson­ event­ in­ July,­ we had­two­sunny­days­with­plenty­of­track

To date for this season, our Green and Yellow instructed rungroups have sold out for every event.

It is really great to see so many different people participating, both new and experienced, young and not as young.

Dave Vaccaro

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time­for­all,­with­a­nice­barbeque­dinner after­Day­One.­After­dinner,­many­went over­to­the­ice­cream­stand­for­very,­very large­servings­of­ice­cream.­What­a­great

>>>Susan Vaccaro, Ric Hosley and Antonio DaSilva flank the Thompson mystery ice cream taster at the July TSMP event

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way­ to­ end­ a­ summer’s­ day­ at­ the­ race track­—­friends,­good­food­and­ice­cream.­ With­Lime­Rock­Park,­Watkins­Glen International­ and­ now­ the­ addition­ of Palmer­ Motorsports­ Park­ (PMP)­ and Thompson­ Motorsports­ Speedway­ Park (TSMP)­on­our­schedule­there­are­plenty of­opportunities,­for­all­levels­of­drivers,

Keith Sanderson

>>>The helmet below belongs to CVR Vice President, Dick Strahota

Keith Sanderson

Susan Vaccaro

>>>The Thompson mystery ice cream taster is revealed, Cecelia Hosley tried to conceal her identity, but our CVR photographers are quick, on and off the track

>>> Three vintage 911s, Dave Hutchings, Dana Parker and Joe Gawlik head out onto the track

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>>>Dana Parker #128 in his 1972 911, Hank Trzupek #327 in his 1993 964 and Peter Downs #151 in his 1972 911 at Lime Rock Park in July

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>>>Roger Funk’s 1970 911 on track at Lime Rock John Eskew

>>>Dick Strahota in his 1972 911S John Eskew

>>>Jonathan Fairbanks in his beautiful white Cup Car 24

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>>>Chris Trzupek staging her Cayman at Thompson

>>>First timer Joseph Dillon pitting at Thompson

>>>Don Aylor after the last session at Thompson All photos on this page Susan Vaccaro

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>>>Cecelia Hosley gives a “thumbs-up� after her last session on track at TSMP (above) >>>Mark Calabro pits in his 996 Cabrio at TSMP (left) >>>Magnus Evertson comes into the TSMP pits at the end of the day (below left)

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John Eskew Keith Sanderson

>>>Jonathan Fairbanks’ Cup Car and Spencer Cox’s Cayman in the pits

>>>Mark Lewis’ Boxster on track at Lime Rock (above) as some new landscaping continues in the background. Lime Rock Park committed over $3 million dollars to begin a wide variety of infrastructure improvement projects this year. Some of the highlights include a complete overhaul of Paddocks A and B, enlarging, grading and paving them to eliminate standing water. Re-contouring of the infield spectator hillside to make it more user-friendly, and new and refreshed rest rooms just to name a few.

to­get­involved­with­a­DE­day.­Our­fall events­include­one­day­at­Thompson­and one­day­at­Lime­Rock­in­September,­two days­at­Palmer­in­October­and­two­days at­Lime­Rock­in­November.­Register­on ClubRegistration.net and­join­us­at­the track.­If­you­don’t­sign­up­for­a­fall­event, it­will­be­six­long­months­before­we’ll­be back­on­the­track­in­2016.

See­you­at­the­track.

Dave

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2015 AutoX Schedule Event

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Jim Jannette

2015 >>> CVR recommends you attend AutoX-U before your first Drivers Education event. Here you can quickly master the same driving skills like: Trailing Throttle Oversteer, how to correct Understeer, with nothing but a few soft cones around.

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RALLY — IT’S NOT JUST THE CARS, IT’S THE INSTRUCTIONS! Here’s your rally quiz for this month: What do the following roads have in common... Groton­ Long­ Point­ Road, Noank­Road,­Wolf­Neck­Road,­Lantern Hill­Road,­Shewville­Road,­Gallup­Hill Road,­ Pumpkin­ Hill­ Road,­ Indiantown Road,­ Spicer­ Hill­ Road,­ Vinegar­ Hill Road,­ River­ Road,­ Gales­ Ferry­ Road­ and­Gungywamp­Road?

OK,­not­that­hard...­and­you­probably guessed­ right!­ These­ are­ all­ roads­ that will­ be­ used­ in­ the­ October­ 18th­ Rally in­ Southeastern­ Connecticut.­ They­ offer­some­of­the­best­scenic­and­twisty road­ driving­ in­ CT­ as­ well­ as­ skirting through­the­sea­communities­of­Mystic and­Noank.­ Our­rally­planning­is­in­high­gear­and while­the­route­is­still­being­finalized,­the starting­ and­ finishing­ locations­ are­ set.

The­ rally­ will­ begin­ at­ the­ Groton­ Townhouse­Restaurant­(355­Route­12­in Groton),­ run­ about­ 50­ or­ 60­ miles­ on­ most­ of­ the­ roads­ listed­ above­ and­ end at­the­Seahorse­Restaurant­at­65­Marsh Road­ in­ Noank­ (adjacent­ to­ the­ Spicer Marina).­Rally­teams­should­be­on­course by­ about­ 9:00­AM­ and­ should­ arrive­ at the­ Seahorse­ 2­ ½­ to­ 3­ hours­ later­ for­ lunch­and­rally­scoring.­As­has­been­the case­ in­ our­ last­ 5­ or­ 6­ rallies,­ this­ rally will­be­a­course­following­or­“gimmick” rally­that­is­not­timed,­and­you­can­drive as­ far­ as­ you­ like­ back­ and­ forth­ and­ all-over­ the­ rally­ route­ to­ obtain­ your highest­ score­ for­ the­ rally­ (in­ gimmick

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and staying on the rally route, with the hig hest scores given to teams that drive the most “correct” route, at least accord ing to the instructions.

the­ highest­ scores­ given­ to­ teams­ that drive­ the­ most­ “correct”­ route,­ at­ least­ according­ to­ the­ instructions.­ One­ or­ two­ legs­ of­ the­ rally­ may­ have­ some­ photographs­ taken­ along­ the­ rally­ route to­identify,­(as­we­had­in­last­fall’s­rally), but­if­we­do,­the­photo­work­will­not­be combined­with­any­other­gimmicks.

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General­ Instructions­ (GIs)­ will­ be emailed­out­to­all­registrants­a­week­or two­prior­to­October­18th,­and­the­Route Instructions­ (RIs),­ Supplemental­ Instructions­(Supps)­and­scoresheets­will be­ given­ to­ you­ when­ you­ check­ in­ at the­ start.­ Registration­ will­ open­ at­ 7:45­AM,­with­a­driver’s­meeting­held at­8:30­so­that­we­can­have­all­cars­on course­ by­ 9:00­ (a­ requirement­ of­ the starting­ restaurant­ so­ that­ we­ are­ long-gone­ by­ the­ time­ their­ Sunday breakfast­crowd­arrives).­ The­ last­ two­ rallies­ were­ won­ by­ first-time­rally­teams­with­no­rally­experience,­ so­ don’t­ be­ intimidated­ if­ you haven’t­ run­ a­ rally­ before.­ They­ are­ ­challenging,­yes,­but­fun­and­rewarding.

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other­Porsche­pushers.­This­year­we­will also­ be­ giving­ out­ an­ award­ for­ the­ rallyist­ of­ the­ year­ at­ the­ club’s­ annual banquet­and­photofest­by­combining­the scores­of­the­Spring­and­Fall­rallies.­So­if you­ran­the­Spring­rally,­you­will­need­to participate­in­this­rally­to­have­a­chance of­winning­the­award.

So­ please­ mark­ your­ calendars­ and send­in­your­registrations­before­October 10th­ so­ we­ can­ give­ the­ Seahorse­ the number­of­rallyists­to­expect­for­lunch.­If you­have­any­questions,­or­would­like­to help­ in­ running­ this­ rally,­ please­ email me­at­Rally@CVRPCA.org.­I­will­also be­posting­about­the­rally’s­development on­twitter­@B3mtb911.

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CVR 2015 Fall Rally – Sunday, October 18, 2015 This Rally will be “Course Following” (non TSD). One member of each team must be a PCA member. 18 yrs. minimum age for drivers (no age requirement for navigators/ passengers). Drivers must be licensed and all participants must sign a waiver.

Starting Location: Groton Townhouse Restaurant, 355 CT Rte 12, Groton, CT 06340 (860) 449-0355 Finishing Location: Seahorse Restaurant, 65 Marsh Road, Noank, CT 06340 (860) 415-4280 Registration opens at 7:45 AM. First car off at 9:15 AM, rain or shine.

Registration Fee: $35. Includes participation gifts, winner’s prizes and parking, but not food. Food will be dutch treat at the restaurants – we will be in the upper-level of the Seahorse dining room which seats up to 40 people.

Registration Deadline: October 10, 2015. Preregistration is required.

General Instructions will be emailed to all registrants on or about October 10th.

Participants: Driver: Navigator: Mailing Address: City, State, Zip: Phone(s): CELL PHONE DURING RALLY - IF DIFFERENT

Email: PCA Membership #: Porsche to be driven in the rally — Model: Rally experience: Number of rallies run: Email General Instructions? (please check) Yes

(only one required) Color:

Year:

Number of podiums: No

Please mail this registration form with a check for $35 made out to “CVR-PCA”

by October 10th to: Lon Hultgren 404 Woodland Road Storrs Mansfield, CT 06268 Entries received will be confirmed by email. Email contact: Rally@CVRPCA.org

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LOOK FOR THE EMPORIUM AT OUR MONTHLY MEETINGS, OR PLACE YOUR ORDER ON THE CVR WEBSITE WE NOW ACCEPT:

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2015 ANNUAL MEETING AND PHOTOFEST PREVIEW Date: Saturday, November 14, 2015 Location: Crowne Plaza Hotel - Southbury 1284 Strongtown Road Southbury, CT 06488 (Exit 16 on Interstate 84) 203-598-7600 Preliminary 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

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Please mark November 14th on your calendars. This year’s Annual Meeting and Photofest will once again take place on a Saturday evening. The date has been selected in the hope that more members will be able to join in the festivities. This will be a fun evening for all CVR members and their guests.

As always, the evening will include our annual Photofest contest, election of officers, annual awards presentations and great prizes.

Reservations for dinner must be made in advance; forms will be available on the CVR website and next months issue of Challenge. 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 a future cover of Challenge. 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.

We look forward to seeing you there.

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WESTCHESTER COFFEE RUN Runmeister James Balls’ upcoming Coffee Run is­scheduled­for­Sunday, September 13, 2015.

Drivers­meeting­will­be­at­8:30am at­Starbucks­in­Stamford,­on­the­road at­9am.­There­will­not­be­a­planned­rest stop­approximately­40­minutes­into­the drive.­Total­ distance­ is­ approximately 72­miles.

To help you plan the rest of your your season, following is a schedule of Coffee Runs for the rest of 2015.

Coffee­Runs­are­half-day­events,­held Saturday­ or­ Sunday­ mornings,­ where

participants­ drive­ on­ scenic­ roads­ as­ a­ group.­ There­ is­ a­ driver/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,­please­contact James­Ball­at: jamesballchimney@aol.com

Date:

Sunday,­September­13,­2015 Arrive­8:30­am­– Departure­will­be­at­9:00­am

Starting Point:

Starbucks,­1089­High­Ridge­Road,­Stamford,­CT.­­ (address­for­GPS)

Route of Travel:

Through­West­Chester­and­Fairfield­counties,­past­the Kensico­dam­and­back­to­CT.

Lunch Stop:

We­will­end­the­tour­at­Orems­Diner,­167­Danbury­Rd Wilton,­CT­06897,­(203)762-7370­for­lunch­as­a­group­if you­are­interested,­each­individual­is­responsible­for­paying for­their­lunch.

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#6 Sunday, September 13, 2015 Westchester Coffee Run #7 Sunday, September 19, 2015 Scituate Coffee Run #8 Sunday, October 18, 2015

4th Annual Bear Mountain Coffee Run

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SCITUATE RESERVOIR LOOP COFFEE RUN Tim Anderson is preparing a Coffee Run for Saturday, September 19th.

We­will­meet­between­8:30­and 9:00­for­coffee,­drivers­meeting­at 9:00­am,­on­the­road­at­9:15­am.

There­will­be­rest­stop­about­an­hour into­the­drive.­Total­distance­is­ approximately­115­miles.

>>>Scituate Reservoir

In­looking­for­interesting­driving routes,­I­turned­to­the­Porsche­GTS

Community­web­site,­which­offers owner­submitted­great­drives­from­all over­the­world.­Not­too­much­there­in CT­(we­should­improve­that!)­but­I’ve combined­a­couple­of­GTS­owner submissions­into­this­longer­than usual­run.­Our­drive­will­take­us­from the­coast­at­Mystic­up­through­eastern CT­and­into­northwestern­RI.­We­will do­a­loop­around­the­Scituate Reservoir­and­head­back­to­end­at­an ice­cream­shop­in­Ledyard,­CT. Starting­point­will­be­Starbucks, 12­Coogan­Blvd­#1,­Mystic,­CT.­ We­will­stop­for­lunch­at­the Corner­Bistro­as­a­group,­each individual­is­responsible­for­paying for­their­lunch.­ If­interested,­the­return­route­ will­head­back­to­CT­and­end­at­the Cows­&­Cones­ice­cream­shop­in Ledyard,­CT.

Date:

Saturday,­September­19,­2015 Arrive­8:30­am­– Departure­will­be­at­9:15­am

Starting Point:

Starbucks,­12­Coogan­Blvd­#1,­Mystic,­CT. From­I-95,­take­Exit­90­onto­Rte.­27­South,­turn­left­on Coogan­Blvd.­(towards­Mystic­Aquarium).­In­0.2­miles,­turn right­on­Clara­Drive­and­right­into­the­Starbucks­Plaza.

Coffee,­bathrooms,­and­gas­within­a­½­mile.

Route of Travel:

Through­eastern­Connecticut­and­into­northwestern­ Rhode­Island

Lunch Stop:

The Corner­Bistro,­1115­Hartford­Pike,­North­Scituate,­RI, for­lunch­as­a­group,­each­individual­is­responsible­for paying­for­their­lunch.

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>>>CVR Member Wes Lee captured this image in downtown Greenport, NY on his iPhone... “I liked the 356 as unusual eye candy in front of an ice cream shop. Sweet ride in front of a sweets store. Notice on the left there is a guy sitting and being kissed by his puppy. Just an all around happy sight.�

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!

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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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Sena Photography Cheryl Caouette Jay Harder John Karam Sunny skies and warm weather greeted a record number of CVR members at Musante Motorsports on May 19th. Chris, Lisa and crew ringed the parking area with a score of stunning customer cars including four Lamborghini track cars (two Super Trefeo Gallardos and two new Huracans), a gorgeous Caterham SR300 and many street and track variations of Musante-prepared Caymans and 911s.

A sumptuous buffet was enhanced by red-black-gold covered tables for members to dine on. Nice touch, Chris!

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Our guest speaker was Charlie Greenhaus, General Manager of Palmer Motorsports Park in Palmer, MA. Charlie’s remarks about the facility were

>>>This Caterham-Lola SP 300.R sports prototype features an aluminium monocoque chassis and highly developed full aerodynamic bodywork

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>>>Guest speaker, Charlie Greenhaus from Palmer Motorsports Park talked about track features and presented an in-car video courtesy of Chris Musante and CVR Member Ron Savenor driving his 996 Cup Car (right) >>>The Musante lot was filled with many stunning customer street and race cars for members to view (below) Jay Hardin

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>>>Members admire this beautiful 550 Spyder >>>CVR Community Service Co-Chairs Susan Young and Mark Richard >>>Photographer Jay Hardin entitled this photo “A Matter of Pinion�

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>>>CVR Rally Chair Lon Hultgren filled members in on the coming October 18th Fall Rally, details of which appear on page 00

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>>> Steve Cloud (at left), CVR President presents a well-deserved CVR Appreciation Award to Chris Musante

supplemented by an in-car video of the recently completed track, courtesy of Chris Musante and CVR member Ronnie Savenor, driving his 996 Cup Car. Current and future DE members took careful note of the sweeping turns and

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undulations of the track. It promises to be an excellent challenge. Charlie encouraged members to try it out and determine for theselves how exciting it is to navigate.

We sincerely thank Chris and Lisa in all that they do to support CVR!!

Musante Motorsports 1257 John Fitch Blvd, South Windsor, CT 06074 (860) 291-9415 musantemotorsports.com

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For those of you who missed the meeting at Dan Jacob’s shop on June 9th you missed out on a great event. It is Dan’s customary format to have very informal meetings, more of a social hour with no speakers. This time we added a little spice to the mix and asked everyone to

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bring their favorite Porsche to the event. It was a great turn out with everyone spending the majority of the meeting milling around the parking lot appreciating each other’s cars. Just an hour before the meeting started it was absolutely pouring out, it was a miracle when the skies opened up so we could

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Clockwise from top left: >>> Dan Jacobs always provides an opportunity for members to look up at the underside of various Porsche models, an unusual vantage point that most members rarely get to see >>> From vintage 911 Carreras to 928S4s, there was a wide variety of cars on display in the Dan Jacobs “paddock� >>> Vice President of Programs, Frank Sena (at left) presents Dan Jacobs with the CVR appreciation award

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>>>Spooner House Executive Director Susan Agamy accepts a donation check from CVR, in addition to the non-perishable food that Club Memebers donated. Left to right: CVR Community Service Co-Chairs Mark Richard and Susan Young, Susan Agamy, Donna Jacobs and CVR Vice President, Dick Strahota

opportunity to see before.

The meeting turned out to be more of an informal car show then anything else.

In addition to all the great cars, we had a presentation by Susan Agamy the Executive Director of Spooner House.

The club collected non perishable food items for donation, in addition the club awarded Susan with a donation check for $500. For those of you who are not familiar with Spooner House,

it is a non profit organization based in Shelton CT whos mission is to provide food, shelter and support services to people in need. All of their energies are devoted to helping their clients establish a self sufficient living situation.

If you would like to learn more about Spooner house please go to: www.actspooner.org Thanks again to the generous team at Dan

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Jacobs’ Hairy Dog garage for organizing and hosting another terrific event.

Dan Jacobs LLC Hairy Dog Grrrage 115 Hurley Road Building 7 Oxford, CT 06478 (203) 262-0569 www.danieljacobsllc.com

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YOUR VIP PASS INCLUDES: Soda, bottled water and one glass of beer or wine per day Sunday, September 6, 2015

Monday, September 7, 2015

Admission to the CVR/PCA hospitality tent at Sunday in the Park – a 300 car Concours d’ Elegance paired with an 800+ car enthusiast gathering on the Lime Rock Park racing surface Parking in the Porsche parking area at the Gathering of the Marques (included with your “driver” pass) Swag/door prizes/raffles from CVR and friends Buffet lunch on Sunday Cash bar for additional beverages, 10:00 am – 2 pm

Admission to the CVR/PCA hospitality tent at the Historic Festival vintage car races VIP hillside for best view of the races on Monday Parking in the Monday Porsche Corral (included with your “driver” pass) Swag/door prizes/raffles from CVR & friends Picnic-style “to-go” boxed lunch on Monday Cash bar for additional beverages, 10:00 am – 2 pm

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SUNDAY GUEST SPEAKERS: < Sir Stirling Moss British racing legend Jochen Mass > Winningest driver of the “Group C” era

TICKET PRICES ARE AS FOLLOWS: “Driver VIP Pass”..................................................................$ 85.00 “Guest VIP Pass” ..................................................................$ 75.00 “US Armed Forces Driver VIP Pass” .......................................$ 60.00 “US Armed Forces Guest VIP Pass”........................................$ 45.00 “Child VIP Pass – 12 and under” ............................................$ 20.00

RESERVE YOUR TICKETS: By calling Lime Rock Park at 1 (860) 435-5000 Or by going to http://tickets.limerock.com, scrolling down to and clicking on “2015 Historic Festival 33,” then clicking on: “CVR/PCA VIP CONCOURSE & RACE EXPERIENCE” and using the code CVR2015

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Story by

In May I had an invitation by the President of Porsche Motorsports North America, Jens Walther to visit the headquarters of Porsche Motorsports, Porsche Racing Team and Customer Team Support, in California. I wanted to see their old facility versus

their new facility being built, similar to the one that had just opened in Atlanta, Ga. Called Porsche Experience, you can take new Porsches out on their own track and drive them. The new California facility is being built in Carson, California on 53 acres, also with its own test/driving track, which I

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with the correct number has several Porsches parked outside. This must be the right place.

As I walk up to the front door for my meeting, I see a small sign on the door, “Porsche Motorsports North America, push button for access”. As I push the button a person unlocks the door and verifies that this is the office, and it turns out that is Jens Walthers secretary.

While I am waiting I begin a conversation with several workers about the cars they drive, and their work at this facility with Porsche.

Shortly after, Jens Walther, who I have become well acquainted with over the years, took me on a tour of their facility, but at the start he politely asks me to NOT TAKE PICTURES. WHAT! (Not out loud.) I did not expect that but I of course agree.

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>>>Jens Walther, President of Porsche Motorsports North America

after the buyout of Andial, has started to take on customer’s cars for refurbishing, and the next

vehicle I saw was a Porsche 917 that they have been working on for two years.

What an amazing vehicle, a Type 912 flat 12 cylinder engine, twin plug, dual distributors and iconic horizontal cooling fan. All in a light weight spaceframe chassis. It was going in for paint, the Gulf colors, blue and orange. That was basically all the information they could tell me. Estimated price $20,000,000!

From there we went to where they rebuild transmissions and saw a transmission dyno and all the Porsche Weissach software used to test the transmissions with the new PDK electronics. Lastly, we

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headed over to the parts department and met the project manager who is responsible for acquisition of all parts needed for the cars they are working on, like that 917, anywhere in the world.

On the way out we met up with Owen Hayes, the director of racing operations at PMNA since June of 2013.

After our tour as Jens Walther and I talked he mentioned that he, as President of PMNA, is at every Porsche race in North America. He commented that it was his job as well as his passion. This is the commitment of all of the

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Porsche employees at PMNA. All around his office was evidence of â&#x20AC;&#x153;TEAMâ&#x20AC;? commitment and pride, just as I have seen in our club region. He commented that since he has never been a driver he is not one to tell the drivers how to do their job, it is up to the driver and the team to put together their best for each race.

For such a small number of employees, I commented, such a large objective. We all should remember that each big project, broken down into small elements put all together equals a completed project.

I look forward to seeing the new home for PMNA next year.

You should consider a trip to the Porsche Experience at Atlanta, GA and perhaps also next year to Carson, California, near Los Angeles. A great area with many places to see, and maybe a race.

Hope to see you at any Porsche or CVR event. If going to a race, contact me and I would be glad to meet you there.

Safe driving and travels to you!

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Basin Harbor Club, Vergennes, Vermont - September 25 - 27, 2015 This­year­our­fall­tour­will­be­based in­Vergennes­Vermont­at­the­Basin­Harbor Club­ on­ Lake­ Champlain.­ This­ is­ a­ beautiful­location­with­views­of­the­lake and­ across­ the­ lake­ to­ the­Adirondacks.

The­ Basin­ Harbor­ Club­ first­ opened­ in 1886­and­is­a­family-owned­resort­on­700 acres­and­includes­77­cottages­along­the shore.­Lake­Champlain­is­the­sixth­largest lake­ in­America.­ Basin­ Harbor­ Club­ is the­ first­ heritage­ accommodation­ in­ Vermont­ to­ be­ disignated­ as­ a­ Certified Audubon­ Cooperative­ Sanctuary.­ Basin Harbor­Club­has­an­airport,­golf­course, boats,­ several­ restaurants,­ gardens­ and­ 1-3­bedroom­cottages­along­the­water­or you­can­stay­in­the­hotel.

Locally­there­are­a­few­places­to­go for­those­who­want­to­come­a­day­early­or stay­later.­The­Lake­Champlain­Maritime

Museum­is­very­interesting­and­has­local history­including­maritime­articles­from Lake­ Champlain.­ The­ Vermont­ Teddy

Photos courtesy Basin Harbor Club and Vermont Attractions Association.

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Bear­Co,­and­Ben­&­Jerry’s­Factory­are nearby­or­just­sit­and­relax­on­the­shore.

Our­timing­is­going­to­be­full­of­fall color­and­a­gorgeous­time­to­be­traveling thru­the­mountains­on­our­drive.­Our­tour will­ take­ us­ on­ some­ very­ scenic­ roads and­some­open­roads.­Our­tour­will­end in­Burlington­where­we­will­be­enjoying lunch­ aboard­ the­ “Northern­ Lights”­ , touring­ part­ of­ Lake­ Champlain.­ We­ have­a­reserved­area­on­the­pier­to­park which­ will­ have­ a­ guard­ for­ the­ time­ we­are­aboard­the­boat.

www.basinharbor.com Basin­Harbor­Club­for­those­who­would like­ to­ socialize­ and­ relax­ after­ driving up­to­Vergennes.­The­barbecue­will­have a­ cash­ bar­ and­ will­ be­ available­ from 7:00PM­-­9:00PM.

>>>The Northern Lights is a 115 foot long cruise boat, built as a replica of 19th and early 20th century lake steamboats. The main lounge, located below the deck, is finished with mahogany — while the upper deck is surrounded by nothing but sky.

TOUR DETAILS

We­have­decided­to­add­a­few­things to­the­tour­this­year­for­those­who­would like­ to­ come­ up­ on­ Thursday­ or­ earlier­ on­ Friday.­ On Friday­afternoon­we­will have­ 3­ club­ golf­ on­ the golf­ course.­ This­ will­ be­ organized­ by­ Bob Engling­ and­ if­ you want­ to­ play­ let­ me­ know­ and­ I­ will­ have­ Bob­ get­ in­ touch­ with­you.

On­ Friday­ night­ we are­having­a­barbeque­at

The­format­for­this­tour­will­be­as the­preceding­tours.­You­will­travel­to Basin­ Harbor­ Club­ on­ your­ own­ on­ Friday,­ September­ 25th.­ Driving­ time from­ Waterbury­ is­ about­ 4 1⁄2 hours.­ Dinner­is­on­your­own­or­you­can­come to­the­Friday­night­barbeque­which­you will­need­to­sign­up­for.­There­are­other options­ at­ the­ hotel­ and­ in­ Vergennes for­ dining.­ Saturday,­ September­ 26th breakfast­will­be­served­from­7:00AM to­8:30AM.­We­will­have­our­drivers’ meeting­following­breakfast­at­8:30­AM with­departure­at­8:45AM.­We­will­have a­15­minute­break­midway­thru­the­drive with­an­expected­arrival­at­the­boat­by

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11:45AM.­We­have­a­nice­route­back­to the­hotel­after­the­luncheon.­Once­back at­ the­ hotel,­ you­ can­ enjoy­ the­ hotel­ property,­garden­and­beach­area.­ Wash­stations­will­also­be­provided by­the­hotel.

Saturday­ evening­ we­ will­ have­ a cocktail­ hour­ from­ 6:00PM­ -­ 7:00PM with­ our­ dinner­ following­ at­ 7:00PM.

You­ will­ need­ to­ choose­ your­ entree when­you­send­me­the­registration­for the­ weekend.­ After­ dinner­ we­ will­ have­ a­ raffle­ again­ this­ year.­ (Free­ raffle­ ticket­ will­ be­ provided­ in­ our­ registration­packet)­We­are­planning­a­ surprise­or­two­at­the­raffle.­Dress­for the­ weekend­ is­ casual.­ Cash­ Bar­ will­ be­available­during­dinner.

LODGING AND LUNCH DETAILS: Package plan includes the following accommodation choices: Basin­Harbor­Club­is­located­on­the­shore­of­Lake­Champlain­and­is­offering several­levels­of­accomodations.­All­packages­include­2­nights­lodging,­breakfast on­Saturday­and­Sunday,­Saturday­night­dinner­and­all­taxes­and­gratuities­and a­secure­parking­area.­You are responsible to make your own reservations by calling 802-475-7818. Be sure to identify yourself as part of the Connecticut Valley Porsche Club group.

Two­wash­stations­and­designated­parking­for­the­club­will­be­provided.

The packages are as follow:

>> Standard Suite or Cottage - Double Occupancy - $650.00 >> Superior Suite or Cottage - Double Occupancy - $770.00 >> Two Bedroom Cottage - Whole Cottage is Reserved - $1,030.00 >> Three Bedroom Cottage - Whole Cottage is Reserved - $1,545.00 The­ hotel­ will­ hold­ the­ rooms­ until­August­ 28th,­ after­ that­ there­ is­ no guarantee­they­will­have­availablility.­Cancellations­must­be­made­14­days­prior to­arrival­date­for­a­refund.­If­you­wish­to­come­a­day­or­two­early­the­hotel­will offer­the­club­rate.­Check­in­time­is­3:00PM­and­checkout­time­is­11:00AM­unless you­make­other­arrangements.­(They­do­not­offer­a­single­occupancy­rate).­­ Lunch aboard­the­“Northern­Lights”­will­consist­of­soup,­sandwiches,­ assorted­salads­and­dessert.­The­boat­ride­will­be­11⁄2 hours­and­will­include­a history­of­some­of­the­area­we­will­be­traveling­thru.­The­cost­of­the­luncheon and­parking­on­the­pier­is­included­in­the­registration­fee­of­$99.50.

You will find registration form, participant information and directions on the following pages.

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Checks need to be made payable to CVR/PCA and­sent­to­the­following­ address: Karen­Russell 13­Signal­Hill­Road Brookfield,­Ct.­06804 NOTE: Luncheon Registrations need to be received prior to August 15, 2015 and are non refundable after September 10th.

Participant Information and Dinner Selection: We­plan­to­continue­with­the­current­system­of­handing­out­a­summary­of­ participant­information­with­the­registration­packet­unless­you­prefer­not­to­be­ included.­An­email­address­will­be­helpful­in­the­event­we­have­any­updates­or changes.­Please­complete­the­form­at­the­end­of­the­article­and­send­it­along­with your­luncheon­check.­This form is really important and it helps make the paperwork alot easier for us. There­is­also­a­second­form­for­the­barbeque.

Directions: From the western part of the state go­ over­ to­ Brewster­ NY­ and­ take­ Route­ 22­ north.­You­ stay­ on­ Route­ 22­ until­ the­ turn­ to­ 22A­ which­ will­ crossover­ into­ Vermont.­ It­ will­ become­ S­ Main­ Street/VT-22A.­ Stay­ on­ 22A­ until­ you­ reach­ Vergennes­and­follow­the­signs­to­Basin­Harbor­Club­at­4800­Basin­Harbor­Road.

From the Waterbury area take­Rte­8­north­until­you­reach­Mass­Pike.­Take­the Mass­Pike­west­until­exit­B3­and­then­follow­route­22­north.­There­are­also­several scenic­routes­for­those­that­want­a­leisure­ride­north.

Check-In: You­will­receive­a­basic­packet­of­information­upon­check­in­with­the­details, timing,locations­for­breakfast,­drivers­meeting,­Saturday­night­dinner­and­Friday barbecue­as­well­as­your­driving­directions.­We­will­have­the­CVR­“Release­and Waiver­of­Liability­and­Indemnity­Agreement”­at­the­front­desk­for­you­to­sign.

Every­participant­must­sign­the­release­form.

If­you­have­any­questions­please­call­at 203-775-6262 or­ email­to­toruka@aol.com.

We­look­forward­to­seeing­you­on­the­tour.

Karen­&­Tom­Russell

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CVR 2015 FALL TOUR REGISTRATION FORM Please provide the information below when you mail your check to us: Names: PLEASE PRINT LEGIBLY

Address: Town:

State:

Zip:

Email: Phone No.: Car Model:

Year:

Color :

PCA Membership number (required): Please place a check here if this your first Tour with CVR

Dinner Selection: Chicken Rollatini

Pepper Crusted Filet mignon

Sea Bass

Make­out­registration­checks­for­$99.50 per couple or $49.75 per single to­CVR/PCA and­send­to­the­following­address­prior­to­August­15,­2015: ­­­­­­­­­

Karen­Russell 13­Signal­Hill­Road Brookfield,­Ct.­06804

Friday Night Barbecue will consist of : Mixed­green­salad,­coleslaw,­corn­bread­muffins,­pickles,­roasted­potatoes, fresh­farm­vegetables,­baked­beans,­deli­hot­dogs,­Angus­burgers,­barbecued chicken­breast,­spare­ribs,­chef's­assorted­desserts,­iced­tea­and­lemonade.

Names: Barbecue­Amount­Enclosed: Check­payable­to­CVR/PCA $98. per couple/ $49. per single (this­includes­taxes­and­gratuity)

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Porsche celebrates 30 years of the 959 at the Oldtimer Grand Prix 2015 Porsche Classic programme for the classic car race at the Nürburgring.

Stuttgart.—4/August 2015 With an exhibition of numerous super sports and race cars, Porsche will be celebrating the 30th birthday of the 959 at the 43rd AvD-Oldtimer Grand Prix (OGP) on the Nürburgring from 7 to 9 August 2015. Among other vehicles, Porsche will be bringing the and accessories, such as the Le Mans. Another highlight legendary winning vehicle new Porsche Classic radio awaits visitors from 2:00 pm of the Paris-Dakar rally to navigation system. Specially on Saturday August 8th the Eifel, flanked by its developed for Porsche, it in the Porsche Classic successors, the Carrera GT combines state-of-the-art exhibition tent: motor racing and 918 Spyder. Rounding technology with classic legend Jacky Ickx is coming off the appearance will be a design and fits into all to give an interview followed 919 Hybrid, which classic models with a 1-DIN by an autograph session. recently secured the slot. Also on display at the An expert team from Porsche 17th overall victory Porsche site covering more Classic will be offering for Porsche at the than 14,000 square metres owners of historic Porsche 24 Hours of will be the drivetrain of a models assistance on issues recently rediscovered 901 of repair and selecting from 1964 and vehicles from suitable parts. Porsche the Porsche Museum. Added Classic currently has more to this will be exhibits from than 52,000 original parts Porsche Exclusive and Tequipment as well as the event truck from the Porsche Driver’s Selection featuring the current collection.

30 years of the Porsche 959 super sports car The 959 embarked on its triumphant procession at rallies and race circuits 30 years ago. The super sports car made its debut as a technology platform and the fastest production car in the world, which was limited to 292 vehicles. Thanks to the innovative sequential C H A L L E N G E

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turbocharging and intercooling, an in-house development by Porsche, the 2.85-litre six-cylinder boxer engine produced 450 hp.

Power transmission was the responsibility of a six-speed gearbox and an electronically controlled trans-axle all-wheel drive, which was tested in the victorious Porsche 953 at the Paris-Dakar rally in 1984. In addition to the rally version of the 959, which won the 1986 Paris-Dakar, Porsche Classic will also be exhibiting one of the street-legal limited production series models. Together with the Carrera GT and the 918 Spyder, the 959 documents how Porsche as maintained

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the idea of the super sports car as a technology platform up to the present day.

Porsche Classic is a division of the Zuffenhausen-based sports car manufacturer responsible for the maintenance of vehicles

which were generally produced more than ten years ago. Its services cover all aspects of care and technical literature as well as the supply and reproduction of original parts and even extend to complete

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restoration. The company is currently expanding its international dealer and service network to around 100 Porsche Classic Partners for the support and overhaul of classic cars. Porsche customers and potential

customers can expect the complete range of Porsche Classic services from the Partnersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; centres. Through this measure, Porsche has integrated the care and value retention of modern classic and vintage cars into a

comprehensive service concept, closely linking Porsche tradition and Porsche innovation. Further information and the parts range are available at www.porsche.de/classic.

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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! Bryan Armstrong West Hartford, CT 2004 Boxster S

Travis Loether Douglas, MA 1986 911 Carrera

Andrew Schlesinger Wilton, CT 2007 911 Turbo

Al Aubin New Milford, CT 2001 Boxster S

Joseph Macauto (April*) Brookfield, CT 2009 Carrera 4S Cabriolet

Jonathan Blessing New Haven, CT 2007 911 Turbo

Ariel Neill Berlin, CT 2002 Boxster

Curt Smith Roxbury, CT 2005 911 Carrera Cabriolet

John Buckman Hamden, CT 1984 928S

Richard Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Dea Prospect, CT 2001 911 Carrera

Allan Friedman Stamford, CT 2006 911 Carrera

Daniel Polizzi Greenwich, CT 1995 911 Carrera 4

Sanjeev Gupta Stamford, CT 2010 911 Carrera 4S

Steven Pope Old Saybrook, CT 2012 911 Carrera S

Brett Haywood Shelton, CT 2002 911 Targa

James Powers Stamford, CT 1999 911 Carrera 4

Hunter Hosley Chester, CT 1980 911 SC Cecelia Hosley Chester, CT 1983 944 Steven Kalmin Burlington, CT 1988 928 S4 70

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Scott Smith Washington, CT 2015 911 Turbo S Donald Vail Mystic, CT 1988 911 Carrera Rick Zini Monroe, CT 2014 911 Carrera 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.

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*Joseph Macautoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s name should have appeared in the May issue of Challenge. We regret the omission.

SEPTEMBER 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.

45 Years Jeffrey Hostetler Deep River, CT 1966 911

Rohan Virmani Greenwich, CT 2006 911 Carrera Eric Wittenberg Bedford Corners, NY 1972 911S Targa

25 Years Pete Boccarossa Redding, CT 1982 911 Turbo Robert Stephens Orange, CT 1983 911 SC Edward Walther Cheyenne, WY 1988 944S 20 Years Rinaldo Magliano Norwich, CT 1978 928 David Zadik Greenwich, CT 1986 911 Carrera 15 Years Joseph Di Orio Grisowld, CT 1987 924S Fred Donner Chappaqua, NY 2003 911 Turbo Alfred Fressola Easton CT 2000 Boxster S David Struwas Wallingford, CT 2000 911 Carrera

10 Years Kevin Craw Wilton, CT 2002 911 Carrera Bob Garthwait Waterbury, CT 2011 Cayenne Turbo Ross Goldstein Stamford,CT 2007 911 Carrera S Tom Russell Brookfield, CT 1984 911 Carrera Roy Shanholtz Ridgefield CT 2011 911 Carrera 5 Years Rosemary Abrams Northport NY 2007 911 Carrera Robert Burns West Granby, CT 1996 911 Carrera Roy Dunham Venice, FL 2007 Cayman S Bryan Gettler Brookfield, CT 2000 911 Carrera

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Linda Gottlieb Milford, CT 2002 911 Carrera Mark Harris Newington, CT 2003 Boxster S Albert Ilg Windsor, CT 2009 911 Carrera S David Kelsey West Harrison, NY 2009 Cayman S William Maher Newtown, CT 2001 Boxster S Patrick McGlade Wakefield, RI 2003 911 Carrera John Nerkowski Burlington, CT 1999 911 Carrera Robert Schiffer Clinton, CT 1956 356 Anthony Searle Unionville, CT 2005 911 Carrera S Tracy Smith Westport, CT 2007 911 Carrera Marc Trevino New York, NY 2009 911 Carrera S Robert Westlund Monroe, CT 2002 911 Turbo September 2015

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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 1970 914/6, Race Ready or DE, 300+hp professionally built 3 liter race engine (custom pistons, valves, rods, titanium), 915 Velios conversion transmission with custom gears, Pete Weber SS headers with Phaze 9 & 10 exhaust (runs at 89 decibels), 2 sets of Panasport 3-piece custom wheels, Tangerine Racing camber boxes and reinforced trailing arm brackets, ERP front race suspension, custom valved Bilstein adjustable gas shocks, big red brake calipers (993), IQ3 Data Management system and gauge. Also available 24' ATC trailer with electric/ cabinets/air conditioning and a great awning.

PCA GT4. This is a 57 second car at Lime Rock. $30,000 dcafro@gmail.com, Dave 860-450-6933 (11-13) 6-14 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 1979 911 Track car, Gulf blue and Orange, (sharp looking ), weighs under 2,000 lbs, 3.0 L twin plug with webers, full cage, fuel cell, Butler Built seat, have used for DE,raced at LR Historic’s last year. Asking $37,000., email hfunk@snet.net for more information or call 203-641-6441 8-15

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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 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

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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 Whee, excellent exterior - no dents or dings, interior is in excellent condition, complete details of servicing (copies of invoices), all genuine Porsche part, all work performed by certified Porsche mechanics, always garage kept. $33,000 Contact John at NORJONTeam@aol.cominfo. Only serious inquiries please. 6-15 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 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 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 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

history. $9,500. 860-350-1140 email: forzamot@aol.com 3-15 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 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.

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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 System, 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 steel door sill guards, platinum painted wheels, ornamental Porsche crest. Letter of Authenticity, battery maintainer, car cover. New in April 2013. 4,500 miles.

Photos available. Asking $92500. Contact: Paul at flgd6@yahoo.com 4-15

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 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 Four 17" Borbet Porsche Cup Wheels.

7 1/2" fronts, 9" rears. Proper offsets, (Et 23 / Et 17) to fit ’85-’89 911. Very good condition, $300.00 Contact Ian for photos.

203-984-6066 or iantesar@optonline.net 8-15 997 Winter Wheels/Tires, Michelin Pilot Alpin PA2 (N2) winter tires, 235/40R18 fronts, 265/40R18 rears. Mounted on OZ Racing 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. $750 not including shipping. Contact eschaefer997@gmail.com or 203-984-3070 9-15

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Compact (Folding) Spare Tire, Can be used on 997, part no. 996.362.020.04, bought new August 2013, never used, $500.

Also have aluminum scissors jack set with handle and foam insert fitting in spare wheel, part no. 000.721.711.05, $100. Buyer pays shipping. Contact eschaefer997@gmail.com or 203-984-3070 7-15

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

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

Europipe exhaust system for 997.2 T.T. Big volume mufflers, 100 cell sport cats.

No CEL issues or drone, unmatched construction. An excellent upgrade for your 997.2 Turbo! $ 3,000.00. Contact Sean at s.leahy6323@att.net 8-15

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

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

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

Miscellaneous Parts, OE mufflers for 997.1S, removed from car at 22k miles, tips not included, $350. Silver center caps with color crest, two (2) 993.361.303.07 and two (2) 993.361.303.09, excellent condition, $150 for set. “S” rear decklid emblem for 996C4S, brand new still sealed in original packaging, $50. Porsche Battery Maintainer, part no.

98061198100, $50. Buyer pays shipping.

Contact eschaefer997@gmail.com or 203-984-3070. 9-15

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 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

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 cord and wheel chock.Two pneumatic all terrain tires. Original cost $1,500. Asking $650. 203-222-1250 6-15

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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

Contact David Mancini at 203-606-3876 or email: damancini@comcast.net 4-13

928 Workshop Manual. Complete workshop manual for the 928 which includes all seven volumes. $400.00 Contact Ken Mull at kenmull@me.com or 203-910-1050. 4-15

Calendars – Porsche Design Drivers Selection. Would you like the Porsche calendar for the year of your car? Years available: 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2010, 2012 & 2013. Original box with commemorative coin, excellent condition. $20.00 each. 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 7-15

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 Porsche Parts for Sale: Horn wing for 1969-1973 911, 1969 Front suspension cross bar, disc brake backing plate, front headlight bucket with headlight retainer and red engine shroud for 82 SC. emailgnl2000@charter.net for more info and pictures 6-14 Porsche Parts for Sale: 356 chrome luggage rack. Roof racks for 996/997/Cayenne. Bra for 993. Early Boxster/996 17'' cup wheels (4).

996/Boxster hardtop hoist. 212-812-0568 s.meszkat@gmail.com 6-14 DAS Sport bolt-in role hoop for 993/964 sunroof coupe, custom painted Polar Silver, in excellent condition. $800 picked up, Farmington CT; Phil Smith email: mgpsmith@att.net 2-14

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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 cars, including three Porsches and a VW. Call Tom 203-246.-1299 10-14 For Rent. New Heated Garage Space.

Located in E. Windsor just off I-91.

30' x 50' x 16' High Bays with 14 x 14 overhead door, pass door, propane heat, floor drains and bathroom. Can hold 10-12 cars.

413-530-0873 campbell.j@verizon.net 9-14

WANTED 2009-2010 Cayman S or Base model, low mileage,no repaints or accidents,excellent condition.Bob Burns 860-413-9258 or rsburns4@cox.net 5-15 Porsche 911 Coupe or Targa.

Any condition considered. 860-350-1140 forzamot@aol.com 4-15 (5-16)

DAS Sport Roll Bar for Sale. Bolt in roll bar will fit 996 sunroof coupe (possibly non-sun roof coupe also). The bar is in excellent condition with all mounting hardware included. Asking $975. (prefer local pick up in CT area but will ship for actual cost).

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ADVERTISERS DIRECTORY Attitude Garage..........................................www.attitudegarage.com ............................46 Automobile Associates ..............................www.automobileassociates.com..................IFC Automobilia of West Haven ........................www.automobiliaofwesthaven.com ..............28 Car Lifts Plus ............................................www.carliftsplus.com ............................10, 58 Danbury Porsche ......................................www.danbury.porschedealer.com ................BC Daniel Jacobs, LLC ....................................www.danieljacobsllc.com ..............................3 Ericson Insurance ......................................www.krussell@ericsoninsurance.com ..........54 InvestMark ................................................www.investmark.net ....................................66 Kachel Motor Company ..............................www.kmcauto.com ......................................74 McLaren Greenwich/Miller Motorcars ........www.millermotorcars.com............................12 Musante Motorsports ................................www.musantemotorsports.com ......................6 Porsche of Wallingford ..............................www.porscheofwallingford.com....................32 Scott Pools ................................................www.scottpools.com ....................................42 Sloan Cars ................................................www.sloancars.com ....................................38 Softronic, Corp ..........................................www.softronic.us ........................................IBC SoNo Garage ............................................www.sonogarage.com..................................36 SpeedSport Tuning ....................................www.speedsporttuning.net ..........................14 Stable Energies..........................................www.stableenergies.com ............................59 The Third Garage ......................................www.thethirdgarage.com ............................30 The Trailer Depot........................................www.trailerdepot.com ..................................60 Tire Rack/CVR Affiliation ............................www.tirerack.com ........................................79 TR Building and Remodeling ......................www.trbuilt.com ............................................8 Wheelers ..................................................www.wheelersautoinc.com ..........................16

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