Autocross Season Series 2021/2022 - #2 Results

AUTOCROSS SEASON SERIES 2021/2022 EVENT #2

STORY BY KENNETH MITCHELL PHOTOS BY PHIL VEITH CREATIVE

AZPCA Region Autocross Series Event #2 was held on Saturday, October 23, 2021, at the Arizona Motorsports Park (AMP). The weather was perfect for an AZPCA Region Autocross Event. The temperature was cool during the early morning hours but, by the start of the event, the temperature was AZPCA Region Autocross perfect.

Again, the event was sold out before the close of registration. This event had a variety of Porsche cars negotiating a very challenging and interesting course. There were several Boxsters, Caymans, and Carreras; and a Panamera, GT3 RS, Carrera Turbo, 968, and a 914 competing at this event.

The Autocross Chairs, Kim K., and Rick A., designed a fun course with some challenging segments that required you to look WAY ahead and test your braking skills. There were a couple of segments if you entered too fast you would end up driving pass your turning point and running over a few cones. In some course designs, such as this one, sometimes slow is fast.

There were four continuous laps with each lap separately timed in the morning session and three separately timed laps in the afternoon session. The top lap time of the day was driven by Kim K., in his GT3 RS, with a time of 43.630 seconds. Among other fast Porsches, Martin R. in his Cayman S followed Kim with a time of 45.206 seconds; and Eric S., in his Carrera S, with a time of 45.638 seconds. Jon R., drove his Cayman S, with a time of 45.976 seconds. Kenny M., captured fast time on race tires with a 43.854. driving sessions and the drivers were catered to an AZPCA Region provided Deli style lunch rather than a Hotdog style lunch.

The drivers were also discussing and comparing their morning times. Some drivers were exchanging information about their car suspension setups and giving course driving tips. The drivers had “BIG SMILES” as they discussed their runs.

Marc T. decided to attend the event with a popular Porsche Autocross Car of yesteryear, a 914 2.0. Marc’s 914 appeared to be basically stock, and he drove his 914 to a time of 49.732 seconds. This was a very respectful time as he bested several other drivers in later Porsche models that were powered by the Porsche Flat Six engine with a minimum horsepower rating of at least 275 such as, Cayman S, Boxster S, Carreras. Nice driving Marc.

Drivers – just so you know, Marc’s 45-year-old vintage 914 only has a 95 horsepower 4-cylinder engine with 116-foot pounds of torque and there’s no doubt that he had the go-pedal mashed all the time with maybe a couple of lifts.

Scott O. elected to bring out his Panamera to the event instead of his Carrera. Scott’s best time was in the afternoon session with a time of 52.879 seconds. Scott’s time was quite impressive for flogging a car that weighed 2 ½ tons, depending on the options. It is not easy to drive a 2 ½ ton car on an autocross course with several sharp turns and a couple of slaloms throwing that much weight around.

Jim B., AZPCA Region, Director At Large, attended this event in his Porsche 718 Cayman. A couple years ago, Jim attended an event that was held on a portion of the Racetrack as an autocross event. This event was Jim’s first event on the Skid Pad with a sea of cones and his best time was driven in the afternoon session. Jim’s wife, Carole, also attended the event, as a guest. She was there to support and cheer for Jim. Jim and Carole also attend other Region activities and they are very active in the Club.

There were three drivers who tied for being the “Top Cone Killer” for this event. The honors go to Marc T., in his 914 2.0; William P., in his Boxster S; and Eric T., in his Cayman S, each had a total of three kills for this event. Although, these three drivers tied for this prestigious mentioning of being a “Cone Killer”, they only killed one cone at a time on separate laps. But, cone kills are cone kills and they add up in order to qualify for a mentioning.

As they say, if you’re not killing a cone a time or two, then you’re probably not driving close enough to them. The point is, get close and scare them, but don’t kill them.

Are you still wondering what is an autocross and how much fun can be had if you entered? Well, there are two options you can choose to determine if you want to give this a try without driving your car. You can sign up for the “Taste of Autocross” or as a “Volunteer”.

If you sign up for the “Taste of Autocross” you will be allowed a ride with an approved Driving Instructor or a designated driver. You will get to see first-hand what a driver does while negotiating the course and the fun-factor to be had if you were driving your own Porsche Car.

Marc’s vintage 914

Scott in action, maneuvering his Panamera.

Discussing some of the finer details!

The results below list both all the drivers runs and the best time of the day for each driver:

AZPCA A-X #2, October 23, 2021 Top Time Of Day STREET TIRE

DRIVER CAR BEST RUN

Kim K 2016 Porsche GT3 RS

Ealing J

2015 Factory 5 GTM Martin R 2007 Porsche Cayman S Jeff W 2011 Chevrolet Corvette

Eric S 2006 Porsche 911 C2S

Jon R

2014 Porsche Cayman S Mathias A 2022 Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing Eric T Brian M 2014 Porsche Cayman S 2015 Chevrolet Corvette Travis M 2006 Chevrolet Corvette Adam W 1996 Chevrolet Corvette Dane T 1999 Mazda Miata Robert T 2017 Porsche 911 Turbo Jim E 2019 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 James E 2009 Porsche Cayman S Dave M 2014 Porsche Cayman S Michael C 2013 Fiat 500 Abarth Greg K 1969 Chevrolet Corvette Andrew T 2013 Suburu BRZ Marc T 1976 Porsche 914 2.0

Rob M

2000 Chevrolet Corvette William P 2000 Porsche Boxster S David E 2017 Chevrolet Camaro

Clint G 2017 BMW M2

Marc C Ted R Rick A 2014 Porsche Cayman S 2021 Volkswagen GTI 1994 Porsche 968

Brad K Scott O

2004 Porsche Boxster S 2012 Porsche 911 Chuck N 1997 Panoz Roadster Chris M 2019 Porsche 911

Loyd H Jim B Neal P 2009 BMW Z4 2018 Porsche Cayman 2008 Subaru WRX 43.63 44.661 45.206 45.454 45.638 45.976 46.785 46.808 47.237 47.757 47.812 48.063 48.419 48.889 49.151 49.156 49.284 49.68 49.719 49.732 49.812 49.945 50.146 50.835 51.297 51.9 52.062 52.258 52.879 52.922 57.356 60.464 61.688 65.967 If you sign up as a “Volunteer” you can help with the operation of the event. The Autocross Chairs may assign you to different working positions throughout the event with experienced drivers so you can get a different perspective on the operation of the event. Volunteers are always welcome to sign up and help with the operation of the event.

If you elect to sign up for either the “Taste of Autocross” or as a “Volunteer”, you will need to go to your Motorsport Reg (MSR) Account and signup for your choice. After you sign up on MSR, please contact the Autocross Chairs at autocross@az.pca.org to let them know that you have signed up for one the two choices so they can plan accordingly and to ensure that your expectations are met and the fun-factor is had.

The next AZ PCA Region Autocross Series Event is scheduled for Saturday, December 11, 2021, at the AMP. The event registration is well underway and is filling up quickly. It is best to sign up as early as possible to ensure that you are not placed on a waiting list.

Hope to see you at the next event. HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

DRIVER Ken M Mike T CAR 2013 Chevrolet Corvette GS 2017 Chevrolet Corvette GS RACE TIRE 43.854 46.514

This chart is all of the raw times, so add 2 seconds for each cone hit.

DRIVER CAR RUN 1 RUN 2 RUN 3 RUN 4 RUN 5 RUN 6 RUN 7 CONES

Adam W 1996 Chevrolet Corvette Andrew T 2013 Suburu BRZ William P 2000 Porsche Boxster S 52.068 48.696 48.529 47.954 49.747+1 48.046 47.812 1 51.191 51.975 50.608 51.208 51.133 49.719 51.653

DNF 49.823+1 50.181+1 49.945 50.658 51.448+1 50.216 3

Marc T

1976 Porsche 914 2.0 Martin R 2007 Porsche Cayman S Jeff W 2011 Chevrolet Corvette 54.951 50.717 51.843 50.269+1 49.732 49.749 50.514+2 3

DNF DNF 46.892 46.699 45.288 45.505 45.206 46.374 DNF 46.888 46.187 45.454 45.536 45.473

Mike T 2017 Chevrolet Corvette GS 50.241 47.503 46.736 46.885 46.514 46.050+1 46.725 1

David E 2017 Chevrolet Camaro 52.014 50.991 50.747 52.407+1 50.796 50.498 50.146 1

Dave M

2014 Porsche Cayman S Travis M 2006 Chevrolet Corvette Rob M Chris M 2000 Chevrolet Corvette 2019 Porsche 911 50.565 49.161 50.097 49.156 50.726 49.774 49.993 51.819 DNF 48.400+1 DNF 52.351 49.021 47.757 2 53.76 52.891 51.392 51.633 50.565 50.475 49.812

DNF DNF 59.494 57.356 DNS DNS DNS

Robert T 2017 Porsche 911 Turbo Eric S 2006 Porsche 911 C2S

Greg K Brian M Clint G 1969 Chevrolet Corvette 2015 Chevrolet Corvette 2017 BMW M2

Eric T

2014 Porsche Cayman S Michael C 2013 Fiat 500 Abarth 49.46 48.911 48.419 49.229 DNF 50.64 49.547

DNF 45.816 45.638 45.682+1 45.964 45.623 45.841 1 62.437 51.463 50.794 50.375 50.34 DNF 49.68 49.306 DNF 50.032+2 49.182 47.237 47.618 47.76 2

DNF DNF 59.923+1 55.882 59.202 50.835 48.983+1 2 46.808 47.341+1 46.994+1 47.458 46.9 46.984 47.356+1 3 50.247 51.039 51.074 50.145+1 50.068 49.284 49.324 1

Rick A Scott O Marc C Kim K 1994 Porsche 968 2012 Porsche 911 2014 Porsche Cayman S 2016 Porsche GT3 RS 54.385 52.859 52.062 52.906 DNF 53.401 52.724 DNF DNF DNF DNF DNF 53.493 52.879 DNF DNF 52.051 51.297 51.539 52.673 51.321 45.442 DNF 43.63 43.889 44.465 44.199 43.851

Dane T Jon R Ken M 1999 Mazda Miata 49.536 48.508 48.063 DNF 48.895 48.477 48.259+1 1

2014 Porsche Cayman S

46.467 45.976 46.498 46.998 46.499 45.852+1 46.364 1 2013 Chevrolet Corvette GS 45.568+1 43.854 43.598+1 43.965 44.135 44.344 44.006 2 Chuck N 1997 Panoz Roadster 56.034 54.934 53.693 54.487 53.393 52.922 53.708

Neal P 2008 Subaru WRX 87.283 DNF 70.358 DNF DNF 69.829 65.967

David G 2009 Porsche Carrera S DNF DNF DNF DNF DNS DNS DNS

Ealing J 2015 Factory 5 GTM 44.837 44.661 45.154 45.196 44.729 44.727 DNF

Loyd H Jim B 2009 BMW Z4 2018 Porsche Cayman DNF DNF DNF 93.138 63.775 60.464 60.706 DNF DNF DNF DNS 68.073 62.67 61.688

James E 2009 Porsche Cayman S DNF DNF DNF DNF 50.03 49.438 49.151

Jim E

2019 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 DNF 48.893 DNF 48.889 49.754 50.034 49.433 Mathias A 2022 Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing 47.197 46.916 46.826 47.112 47.187 46.785 47.116 Ted R 2021 Volkswagen GTI 59.327 53.698 52.721 51.9 DNF DNF 52.118 Brad K 2004 Porsche Boxster S 54.138 55.174 54.066 53.535 52.309 52.815 52.258

ALL TIMES ARE RAW ADD 2 SECONDS FOR EACH CONE