G O I N G P L A C E S 85. 2020
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Vo l u m e 5 0 I s s u e 5 EDITOR Angela Manente gpeditor@az.pca.org CONTRIBUTORS Pedro P. Bonilla Kevin Gilchrist Beth Harrison Bruce Herrington Ryan Hoadley Jan Mackulak Steve Sapareto Rob Turner Peter Vermilyea Richard Wyatt Rook Younger
ON THE COVER Driver Ed at Arizona Motorsports Park Litchfield Park AZ Photographer: Peter Vermilyea
IN THIS ISSUE
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FEATURES 12............... Meet A Member - Ryan Hoadley 14............... Cayman Rescue 17............... Meet A Member - Beth Harrison 23............... Book Reviews for Porschephiles 24............... What’s Up? 26............... How Much Do You Know About Porsche? 29............... Cars, Food and Rock & Roll
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS PRESIDENT
Steve Sapareto president@az.pca.org
VICE PRESIDENT
Mark Baker vicepresident@az.pca.org
NEWS & EVENTS
5............... 2020 Calendar of Events 7............... Autocross 7............... Driver Education 9............... Monthly Membership Meeting 9............... Takin’ the Twisties to Prescott 11............... Alpine XX 13.............. Brunch’ a Little 18............... PCA Sim Racing 19.............. New Members’ Day
IN EVERY ISSUE SECRE TARY
Jack Arnold secretary@az.pca.org
TREASURER
Andrew Grossman treasuer@az.pca.org
4.............. Arizona Region Board 6.............. President’s Corner 8.............. From the Editor 20.............. New Members 20.............. How to Order Name Badges 21.............. Members’ Anniversaries 22.............. Social Media 32.............. Executive Appointees 33.............. Goodie Store 33.............. Zone 8 Staff and Websites 34.............. Sponsorship Program
SPONSORS INDEX
DIREC TORS - AT- L ARGE
34.............. Andrade, Betsy; Andrade Promotions 22.............. Brasile, Charles & Denise; Real Estate 5.............. Bulldog Detail 22.............. PedrosGarage 6,IBC....... Porsche Chandler IFC, 32...... Porsche North Scottsdale 10............. Protective Film Solutions
Mark Manente MarkManente@az.pca.org
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PA S T P R ES I D E N T
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2020 C ALENDAR OF EVENTS Editor’s Note: The date, times and details of AZPCA events may change at anytime. CLICK HERE AZ.PCA.ORG to check the website for the latest event information. MAY 2020 2
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Drivers Ed - Bondurant School of High Performance Driving Monthly Membership Meeting *Video Conference* Going Places Deadline (June 2020) Prescott-Whiskey Row Driving Tour Board of Directors Meeting Autocross AMP Skidpad
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Monthly Membership Meeting Alpine Tour XX Board of Directors Meeting Going Places Deadline (July 2020) 2020 Porsche Parade - Palm Springs
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Monthly Membership Meeting Porsches and Pancakes - Anthem Going Places Deadline (October 2020) Board of Directors Meeting Autocross AMP Skidpad
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PRESIDENT’S CORNER S t eve
Sapare t o
My Other Cars are Porsches
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s many of you might have heard, Porsche Parade has been cancelled this year. In the current climate of restrictions and social distancing, we are looking forward to the easing of restrictions and planning future events. Your Board of Directors is still meeting (by teleconference) and evaluating when we can start holding events again and how we will do them in the new era of post COVID-19. We are discussing ways we can start Autocross and DE events again and what they will look like. Events, such as our New Member Gathering, have been postponed until the fall but many events such as Phoenix Flight cannot be booked due to the restrictions. Keep an eye on our calendar to see when events are confirmed. I am still planning an Off-Road tour, date to be determined. National has come out with guidelines for this which we will be using. In addition, I am also planning the Hot Air Tour but still waiting to hear if the Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta will be held in October. I have reached out to Jan Mackulak, our social media chair, and other chairs who have some great ideas to keep us all involved. One of the ideas was to create a photo page for members to post how they are coping with the restrictions and using their Porsches. Rook has set this up and it is growing fast. Jan also has started a contest for best answers to a question she posts on social media (Facebook). Check it out! We will hold our first virtual membership meeting on Wednesday, May 6th at 6 p.m. using GoToMeeting. You will be able to join from your computer or even a smartphone. You should see announcements either in your email or on our calendar on the website. The Pandemic is not over yet and right now, the biggest fear is a resurgence, if we reduce restrictions too soon. Please keep yourself safe and follow legitimate sources of advice. There are a number of bat**it crazy ideas being floated around. We hope for the best for all our members and look forward to this crisis passing. ‘Nuff said. Drive safely!
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REGION ANNOUNCEMENTS
Autocross
2020 AUTOCROSS SEASON
Saturday, May 23, 2020 Arizona Motorsport Park Skidpad *new date* Saturday, September 26, 2020 Arizona Motorsport Park Skidpad Saturday, October 24, 2020 Arizona Motorsport Park Skidpad Saturday, November 21, 2020 Arizona Motorsport Park Skidpad Saturday, December 12, 2020 Arizona Motorsport Park Skidpad REGISTER ONLINE HERE on MotorsportReg.com
DRIVER EDUCATION EVENTS 2020 New Events To Be Announced
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From the
EDITOR
A n g e l a
M a n e n t e
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ell it looks like we might have some baseball teams playing in Arizona in empty stadiums It will be interesting to see how things play out with COVID-19 and if the MLB can pull this off.
In the meantime, Mark and I are following the stay at home guidelines, since we are both in the high risk category (this is no surprise). All this extra time at home has made me focus on spring cleaning and long overdo house projects. I also volunteered to be a PCA newsletter contest judge. Little did I know, I would be reviewing and critiquing 18 newsletters from 9 regions. It made me take a critical look at our newsletter and realize that it could use some updating. So I tweaked it a little. Let me know what you think! Good, bad or indifferent. So what have you all been doing to pass the time? Send me an email (amanente42@gmail.com) and I will plan to include members’ comments in next month’s newsletter. Also if you have an interesting road trip with your Porsche or a DIY car project you would like to share, please send me your article along with pictures. A new photo gallery has been set up on the club photo site, titled “Waiting for the Green Flag,” where you can see what people are doing until the green flag drops and we can go again! Click this link to view the gallery: Waiting for the Green Flag at https://www.azpcaphotos.com/Waiting-for-the-Green-Flag-1/ To contribute your photos and videos, click on this link: https://azpcaphotos.smugmug.com/upload/qDkf55/upload Here is a YouTube link that AZPCA member, David Schneider, shared to watch the Petersen Automotive Museum Vault Tour: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e0IzyESwcTw#action=share This month the winner for the Writer’s Monthly Award for Going Places is Kevin Gilchrist for “Cayman Rescue” He will receive a $30. credit on Motorsportreg, which is good for one year to use on any AZPCA activity. In case you don’t remember, Kevin won the PCA National Newsletter Contest for “Best Article.” Our Board of Directors continue to monitor COVID-19 CDC and Arizona guidelines to determine if we need to cancel or postpone upcoming events. They will revisit future events on our May Membership call on May 6th and at the next board meeting on May 18th. Please check our web site for updates. The Porsche and Pancakes at Anthem has been rescheduled for September 5th and New Members’ Day for October 17th. Hope to see you at an upcoming event once it is safe to all get together!
CORRECTIONS AND CLARIFICATIONS Please note the following revisions for the April issue feature article, “Ah, Sedona, as has always been … A Healthy Breath of Fresh Air”: Page 28, paragraph 2 Over the years, the flat six tones may have changed and muted somewhat: from the air cooled engine to the “insulated” liquid cooled models, and the current turbo models now equipping most new Porsche Boxer engines. Page 30, paragraph 1 Ted and Kathy Vander Hoek (“TK”), winter part-timers in our region from the Seattle area chatted about their 1987 911 M491 Carrera Cabriolet “Non-turbo” Factory wide body, conspicuously absent of the turbo. In 1984, Porsche introduced the M491 option, commonly known as the «Turbolook. Based on the well accepted flat-six Turbo model, the Turbo aesthetic is retained, though naturally aspirated in this 3.2L arrangement. The M491 shares the 930 Turbo’s wide wheel arches, wide wheels and the “tea tray” spoiler. According to Ted, only 300 of these “Non-Turbo” wide bodies were imported to the USA. A lovely classic 911, breathing freely in Sedona’s clean and fresh environment.
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REGION ANNOUNCEMENTS AZPCA May Membership Meeting
Wednesday, May 6, 2020 6:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m. (MST)*VIDEO CONFERENCE * Please join the meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.
https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/519832085 You can also dial in using your phone. (For supported devices, tap a one-touch number below to join instantly.) United States: +1 (646) 749-3112 - One-touch: tel:+16467493112,,519832085# Access Code: 519-832-085 New to GoToMeeting? Get the app now and be ready when your first meeting starts:
https://global.gotomeeting.com/install/519832085
Takin’ the Twisties to Prescott Saturday, May 16, 2020 8:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
https://az.pca.org/event/takin-the-twisties-to-prescott/ Registration is open... on MotorsportReg.com G O I N G P L A C E S 85. 2020
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REGION ANNOUNCEMENTS
ALPINE TOUR XX June 12 - June 14, 2020
AZPCA will be holding its 20th annual Alpine Weekend Trip Our drive up will be on U.S. Route 191, the Coronado Trail, which is 93 miles from Clifton to Alpine and it has been called one of the curviest roads in the United States. We start off at 3,000 ft. and climb to nearly 7,000 ft. We transition from desert to Alpine views. This is hands down the most involved drive you’ll find in Arizona. COME JOIN US! Limited to 20 Cars Make your hotel reservations ASAP at: Tal-Wi-Wi Lodge. Call Faith at 928-339-4319 and tell her you are with Arizona Porsche Club* Alternative lodging in Alpine may be available. Sign up on Motorsport reg: www.motorsportreg.com/events/alpine-tour-xx-tal-wi-lodge-pca-arizona-341132 Questions: Contact Mark Manente at: fdsmn@hotmail.com or 952-240-4292
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MEET A MEMBER
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he AZPCA is made up of a wonderful group of members. As Going Places Editor, I would like to introduce featured member, Ryan Hoadley.
1. When did you join PCA?
I joined in February 2018 when my much better half, Jen, bought her Macan S.
If I changed the oil she wouldn’t start for a week. So I just added oil when needed. Before I left for college I tried to enter her in a local demolition derby so that she could go out in the glory of battle, but being a uni-body she was rejected. My dad adopted her when I left. He didn’t believe me about the oil changes and called me a few weeks later to say the car wouldn’t start. I immediately suspected why-he had changed the oil.
2. What Porsche(s) do you have?
2016 Cayman 981 that I bought only a few months after Jen got her Macan. I had to have mine, too!
3. Where are you from?
Northwest Indiana and the Chicago suburbs. I moved to Phoenix in 2006.
4. Family?
I have a very large extended family, who are mostly around Chicago, Indiana and Michigan. Jen and I don’t have any kids - just our two senior pugs.
5. Work background or trade?
Software engineer at Carvana. Before you ask; Yes, those big Carvana vending machine towers are real and fully functional!
6. What makes your car special?
I’ve learned that the color of my car, sapphire blue metallic, is fairly rare for a 981. But what really makes it special is that I’ve wanted a Porsche ever since I was a kid and now it’s a reality. It’s my first one (of many, hopefully).
7. Next upgrade?
I’m not much for tinkering with the cars mechanics but some safety upgrades for the track could be in the future; new seats, harness, HANS, etc.
8. Have you personalized your car?
The only thing it was missing that I truly wanted was the sport exhaust, so I had that retrofitted last year. Jen asked me, “Why do you want your car to be LOUDER?” I replied, “If you have to ask that question then there is not a satisfactory answer I can give you.”
9. Favorite memory with a car?
I miss the 1978 Dodge Aspen I drove when I was in high school. It was the ugliest pea green color you can imagine and had mismatched hubcaps to further enhance her beauty. That car was an unstoppable tank. During the winter I would put bags of kitty litter in the trunk, 200 lbs or more, just to try and keep her from sliding around in the snow. It didn’t help much.
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10. Why did you buy your Porsche?
I fell in love with Porsches when I was a kid, thanks to my dad. The timeless aesthetic and legendary performance hooked me. He would talk about how, someday, we would have a Porsche to have some fun with. He never did get his Porsche but he owned a variety of Corvettes and other cool cars over the years. When I bought my Cayman I took it to Vegas, where he lives, and surprised him. His first reaction was “HOLY %$#!”
11. High school nickname?
“Hoad.” It’s still a name my friends call me.
12. Top 3 dream cars you would own?
911 GT3RS, 1980’s slant-nose 911, and any old ugly station wagon. I have a soft spot for ugly station wagons. I keep trying to buy one but then Jen threatens to kick me out if I do. I like it here, so no ugly station wagon for me. One day she’ll come around to the idea.
REGION ANNOUNCEMENTS Porsches and Pancakes *Rescheduled* Saturday, September 5, 2020 8:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m. Ironwood Grille at Anthem Country Club Brunch’a Little
On the heels of the six past years’, very successful events, we will again return to the elegant Ironwood Grille at the Anthem Country Club for another signature event [with both indoor and outdoor seating available at your option]! Please save the date for this special event, and plan to join us on Saturday, September 5th. Since we will likely exceed 55 Porsches and expect in excess of 100 enthusiasts, secure your spot now. Forget the red zones in front of the main entrance, this is a Porsche event, and we’ll have the cars lined up around the circular drive and let them overflow into the parking lot once again. Check-in opens at 8:30 a.m., with food served at 9:00 a.m.! There will be no onsite registration and you must pay online in advance. To entice those of you who missed this event last year or those that drive further, we thought you’d like to see what you missed, all for an all inclusive $25/person again this year (all-in, Fully Inclusive):
Healthy, Sweet, Savory Buffet Fresh Sliced Fruit Display Crème Brule French Toast Asparagus, Mushroom and Gruyere Strudel EGG STATION Prepared to order with Peppers, Onions, Mushrooms, Spinach, Tomatoes, Ham, Bacon, Sausage, Cheddar, Salsa and Swiss and Feta Cheeses! Coffee, Decaffeinated Coffee, Tea, Grapefruit & Orange Juices Maria and I are excited by the prospect of welcoming you to experience the best of Anthem Country Club, please join us and reserve now! Frank Grimmelmann http://az.pca.org/event/anthem-country-club/ | 12 |
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Cayman Rescue by Kevin Gilchrist
(Reprint from October 2017 Going Places)
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aving really enjoyed my involvement with PCA in my classic air-cooled 911, I wanted to participate in more of the great events put on by our club and beyond. Although it is a fantastic true classic Porsche, I have learned that the driving comfort along with the desire to keep it in collectible condition, is not the most practical for my wife and I to always participate in events, such as longer drives.
Did I listen? Well the car arrived on a transport truck from Sacramento to my house here in the valley, very early one morning. Amazingly driven off the truck down my street and up to my garage, actually running and sounding decent. Including a legit out of state salvage title, bill of sale, manuals and a key. Overlooking the complete missing front and rear end of the car, I was in awe.
I am guilty of constantly reading the hype of reviews and articles, such as the amazing newer Caymans that are touted as super handling drivers’ cars, as well as browsing the various outlets that list Porsches for sale. I had recently sold a muscle car that resulted in an open garage space and a burning hole in my pocket. Browsing along one evening, I came across a 2014 Cayman S in stunning agate grey metallic that had some great options. Including PDK, 20” wheels, two tone leather, premium sound, navigation and so on. This car had a very, very low price, which is immediate suspicion for any smart consumer. But here was the catch, it was a salvage car totaled from the insurance company. Everybody reading this knows, if you’re looking at any Porsche to purchase, you get a PPI inspection and fully understand the little issues that the car has. You do not buy a totaled Porsche Cayman site unseen, on eBay, going by the sellers word, that it runs and drives. This brings up immediate red-flags and potential for a big loss, that I would not recommend to anyone. This seller apparently buys and sells very high-end totaled cars from insurance companies and re-sells them. He had very good feedback on some big money sales, but I know that does not justify anything, especially believing reviews on the internet.
The most I got is the Carfax report, which said it was a two year leased car in Houston that got in a single car wreck with a guardrail and was totaled by the insurance company. What did that mean, what was hiding in the damage, that would total this car? Over my excitement of now owning a 2014 981 Cayman S, I saw that both ends or bumpers of the car were gone along with all the related hardware, lights, grills, etc. The drivers side front fender and headlight were smashed and some slight damage to the hood. I put my hydraulic jack under it and all I could see were some scrapes along the back drivers side wishbone and inside of the wheel, nothing else. Starting the Cayman up, showed a bunch of faults about missing lights and turn signals, etc., but the most concerning was a transmission error as well as saying there could be issues with reverse. Driving it around my block, the PDK shifted very strange, going right up to 7th gear at about 15 miles an hour and constantly alerting of the error. It drove straight and true though at these slower speeds as I would not dare to take up to speed in this condition.
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What should be the first steps? I contacted a few independent shops and decided to have it put on a flatbed and taken down to one for a body shop estimate, while I thought I would start collecting and searching for parts. My new possession went to a very busy shop, who pretty much was surprised at the condition and asking why would it be totaled? On sound recommendation, they said I should have them look at the mechanical transmission issue, before thinking of investing in any body work, because I would be shocked at the price of replacing a PDK transmission. A lot of time passed, like two or three months, as I kept checking with the shop to get them to actually look at the car. Finally they got to the car and told me that the rear drivers side wishbone and wheel are a little scraped up and the abs sensor is broken off and the rear wheel bearing damaged, most likely from the guard rail. They felt replacing these and resetting the codes, could get us lucky. In suspense I waited for a call back as they got to work, which came back negative, it was still the same, shifting incorrectly and throwing faults. Their recommendation, which was looking out for my best interest, was to go ahead and sell the car, as the price of replacing a PDK transmission would be more than I paid for it. Was this why the car was totaled? Not satisfied yet and a little bummed, I decided to try a different tactic, that may have been a little more expensive and a little out of the norm. I made a call to one of our Porsche dealers and made a service appointment for my wrecked Cayman. I felt they might have the computer equipment to really see what the issue might be, so I could make a final sound decision. A sort of shocked service advisor looked at my Cayman as it arrived on a flatbed truck and agreed that they would take two to three hours and diagnose it.
What to do? As to myself, I know how estimates go in any line of work, so I also needed to figure in some leeway. After weighing spending a little more and getting all new and original correct hardware and parts, I gave the go ahead to move it again on a flatbed truck to their affiliated body shop and get started. The shop was very organized and came up with a detailed, printed list of all the parts they needed to order to complete the work. Surprisingly most parts were available within a few days. That was the easier part, all the work and labor began, which took weeks and much appreciated efforts. Finally after what seemed like ages from the start of getting the Cayman, it was ready for me to actually pick up. The car only had a salvage title that I transferred and no registration, so I had to go pickup a three day temporary plate to have the car on the road for the first time. Upon arrival I was amazed at how well the work came out, the matching metallic paint flowed so nice with the actual lines of the car, and all the functioning lights, fog lights, etc., it looked like a brand new Cayman S out of the showroom. The car even still has that new car smell and did not have any signs of overspray, orange peel or any other crazy thing I was imagining. All the faults gone from the gauges, and the sound of the six with its correct operating PDK going through the gears was like music to my ears. I was actually driving a late model Cayman S back home and into my garage, an experience that brought chills!
In suspense again and the future of my risky challenge on the line, the answer came back only a day later. They said they found that my rear wheel bearing was installed backwards so the abs sensor could not pick it up and all the harnesses were unplugged at the wheel. They corrected those items, updated all the computer software in the car, reset the codes and it drove just like a new Cayman S with no issues! Amazing and some lessons learned. Very satisfied by the great result and service of the dealership, I asked if they worked with a body shop. Which of course they had an off-site location that did body work for the dealer and more than happy to give me an estimate for my car. My plan was to find a lot of used parts on my own and get the major body work done, such as the smashed fender and minor hood damage. Well they came back with an estimate to put the car back together with all new parts, front and rear bumpers, fender, headlight and all the related little parts. Much to my surprise it was within what I was budgeting in my head.
The next morning I was off bright and early to the MVD for what is referred to as a level III inspection, which a salvage title car has to pass to be approved as road worthy and able to be registered and licensed. I thought I would drive right up, as how many cars get this inspection daily? Well I arrived when they opened and there were fifteen cars already ahead of me, so after about an hour wait, I was told to drive my Cayman to a long garage in the back of the complex. Continued on page 16 G O I N G P L A C E S 85.2020
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Cayman Rescue
(Continued from page 15)
There were four inspectors that guided me in and asked for standard stuff, like turn on the headlights, turn signals, brake lights, etc. One guy asked me to pop the hood to see the engine, I said it was a mid-engine car and he looked at me not amused, and said pop the hood. So I did, then he came around sort of annoyed and said pop the hatch. I did and he finally came back to the window and said where is the motor in this thing? Finally after some discussions they lightened up a little and said leave the keys in the center console and go inside and wait. So I never was able to see what they did on the rest of the inspection. But finally I was called back and told that the car passed with no problems. I left the MVD with registration, and a license plate. I was actually driving a late model Cayman S back home and into my garage, with chills again! Now safe and sound since it arrived on that transport truck a long few months before. The 981 Cayman is amazing and I am still learning all about it, the multitude of functions, the way it drives and handles, and the sweet sound of the 3.4 liter six. The result came out just great, but there was a lot of risk and pitfalls along the way to get to the point of restoring it again to a great driving Porsche. I am not and am sure that most would not recommend doing what I did as this could have ended very bad, very expensive or a total loss. I did end up financially way ahead of the current value of the car, but it is a salvage title and that kills any resale. But I went through this process to own a car I can enjoy and drive, not as an investment. I hate to think of what it went through and how it met its fate with a guard rail. Just as bad, sitting out in the unthinkable conditions of a junk yard. I treat my cars with utmost respect and level of care and feel so satisfied to bring it back to it’s original glory. I survived a Cayman Rescue and now we own a part of the amazing modern Porsche technology and performance to complement our classic 911 that has been cherished in our family. Our Cayman will be well taken care of and bring great driving experiences for a long time to come, not to mention a great story. Editor’s note: Kevin won the PCA National Newsletter Contest for “Best Article.”
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MEET A MEMBER
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he AZPCA is made up of a wonderful group of members. As Going Places Editor, I would like to introduce featured members, Beth Harrison and Laurie Hobbs.
1. When did you join PCA? I joined in February 2020.
2. What Porsche(s) do you have? I have a 1968 912.
3. Where are you from?
I grew up in Flagstaff. Laurie is my best friend, and she’s from Fredonia, NY. She’s new to the Porsche world, I talked her into joining with me and my mom so we could all attend events together.
4. Family?
My mom, dad, and sister all live around the Valley. My mom has a 1993 Carrera 2. I’m going to register her as a new member soon. She and her late husband were members several years ago in Salt Lake City, and enjoyed the scenic drives and social events.
5. Work background or trade?
I’m a retired Air Force speech pathologist. I spent 21 years in the Air Force and retired here to Phoenix to be near my family. Until the virus situation, I was working as a part-time speech pathologist at John C. Lincoln hospital. Laurie is a retired Air Force physical therapist. She spent 20 years in the Air Force and decided to move here after retirement. She has been taking classes in interior design at Mesa Community College.
6. What makes your car special?
My car is very special, for two reasons. First, it was my mom’s car. She bought it in 1985, and gave it to me after I moved here. This car is like a member of the family. Secondly, I think it’s special because my mom, who was a speech pathologist, bought it from another speech pathologist, and now I own it. So, it’s been owned by 3 speech pathologists since the early 80s! It also had the same license plate for 30+ years, even when it lived in Utah and Washington: “LFSTUF” - Life’s Tough. I just switched to classic plates, so unfortunately I had to let go of the personalized plate.
7. Next upgrade?
I’m very content with the 912 and have no plans to upgrade.
8. Have you personalized your car?
I have personalized my car, in that I recently had the interior of the car renovated with colors and fabrics that make me happy when I drive it! It was in great need of a total make-over. I’d love to share before and after pictures! All thanks to Patrick Motorsports!
9. Favorite memory with a car?
This car makes me think of my mom driving around listening to her favorite George Michael cassette tape.
10. Top 3 dream cars you would own?
If I were independently wealthy, I’d just add a 1968 Mustang. That was my first car when I turned 16. It had a V8 engine, probably too much power for a high school student, but soooo fun! My dad made me sell it in college because the radiator kept leaking and blowing up frozen green radiator slush on cold Flagstaff mornings.
Laurie and Beth. Beth and her Porsche. G O I N G P L A C E S 85.2020
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WELCOME NEW MEMBERS ! by
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BOOK REVIEWS FOR PORSCHEPHILES by Bruce Herrington, Orange Coast Region
THE DRIVER
Mark Lange THE DRIVER series, by R.L. Turner, self published in USA.
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ark Lange is a Driver. Not only does he race a GT-3 Porsche as a team owner, but he provides custom Currier service to discriminating customers. This series of books describes his adventures on race tracks and on highways. All the action takes place in Europe with precise descriptions of many race tracks and the streets of several cities. The author is a multiple Porsche owner and a member of Maverick Region, PCA, but the detail in his descriptions of driving in European cities and on European race tracks makes it obvious that he has not been a home body. These books provide everything Hollywood would want: racing scenes, car chases, shoot-em-up gun fights, martial arts, even some subtly sexy, overachieving women. They are well enough written that when the action jumps back and forth between different locations the reader does not get lost. The books are fast paced to the point of being breathless;. There are many instances of driving, martial arts and shooting action, described in intimate detail. Included are some turn by turn descriptions of driving various European courses where the corners and straights all have names; Book 1 even provides course maps for some famous European courses. There are also specific details of driving around in certain European cities, and even specifics on charismatics of different real, and imagined, hand guns.
The Series purports to give insight into the arcane world of custom Currier service in Europe, the authenticity of which this reviewer cannot vouch for... But the stories are indeed interesting and mostly plausible. Each book stands alone, but they do make reference to earlier events in the continuum that is the total story. Three books are currently available – Decision, Training, and Turmoil. A fourth book is due out late in 2020. There are a few inconsistencies to pique the interest of the nit-pickers (most notably some spell-checker homonyms, such as “shoot” for a short piece of straight race track, and the ‘artistic license’ of a Panamera with launch control leaving black stripes on the pavement ), but such will no doubt be trivial distractions (if noticed at all) to the average reader so engrossed will he/she be in the dynamic events in these tales. Fast paced action and vivid descriptions make these books hard to put down. These adventure novels are very entertaining for anyone, but especially for someone interested in driving, or shooting, or even international intrigue. There is lots of Porsche content, and overall there is a sense of realism in the descriptions not present in the average ‘mystery’ novel. They are sufficiently captivating to provide an effective distraction from the constraints of everyday life. The Marc Lange novels are paperbacks with roughly 400, 5x8 inch pages of text, (including an appendix of terms in books 1 & 2). They are printed in a unique and very readable font. Pictures of Porsches adorn the front and back covers but therre are other photos. The books in this series should be available for $14.95 from your favorite bookseller (ask for them) or from Amazon Books (search on R.L. Turner).
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What’s Up?
by Jan Mackulak, Social Media Chair
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f you follow AZPCA’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/azpca, you would have seen my “Social Media” Distancing Challenge #1.
I received 6 great answers, which I have included below. One lucky person was selected as having the best answer and will be announced at the next Monthly Membership Meeting. I will keep thinking up fun questions to ask you all during our hiatus (and maybe thereafter, since I think these questions are fun to respond to and read). Here’s the first question and responses… WHAT WAS YOUR FIRST PORSCHE? (Type, color, year, unique features, why you bought it, what you think you paid, your Porsche’s name, where you went, etc...be creative!) David Fisher: In 1966, at the age of 16 + 4 months, I purchased a 1957 356a speedster. It was Guards Red with tan top and interior. I have never been a car namer but I traveled all of southern Wisconsin and northern Illinois the top down in the summer and often the winter too (same either way with that heater). Truly a great car for a double date. Paid the 9 year old used car price of $600.00. Edward Nakhla: I bought this 944 in 1985 for $19k, after I broke up with someone. I sold it 2 years later, got married and used the money for a down payment on my first house. Thirty-four years later, I’m married to the same wonderful woman and just got my second Porsche in a similar color as my first.
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Ken Shahoian: Photo courtesy of Jack Aman in 1984, at the U-Haul test track (where the car dealers are at I-10 and Elliot). Though I moved back to the Bay Area in 1988, after my ASU days and operating a Porsche shop, the Arizona Region is always our home away from home region.
Diane Collier: Our first Porsche was a 1979 Petrol Blue 924. We were looking at moving out to the country here in Colorado and went and traded it in on a Subaru 4wd. The next morning I got up and said to myself, “no way am I going to do this.” I had an extra key so went back to the dealer, returned the Subaru, found my Porsche in the lot and brought it home. The dealership called Ron and said someone stole the Porsche overnight. Ron said, “No, my crazy wife returned your Subaru, the key is under the floor mat and the deal is off.” Dick Christ: My first Porsche was a 1972 green 914. Purchased from Alan Johnson Porsche for $3200. in 1974. This was the first car I purchased after graduating from college. It was my daily driver for 2 years. It ended its life parked in a Redondo Beach parking lot with an Olds 442 on top of it. Long story, but nobody was hurt. On the way to the RB Police Department to pick up a copy of the police report, we drove past a used car lot with a 1970 Adriatic Blue 914-6 on it. I have owned that car ever since. Jan Mackulak: I’ll wrap up this challenge with our first Porsche story. Being 2 young engineers who loved all things German, we traded in one of our BMW 3 series for a brand new 1987 Guards Red 944S with Tan interior ($30,175). Two years later, Jer got a 1989 944 Black Turbo ($36,507) with Linen interior and I got his hand-medown. We ran my 944S in AutoX’s back when the Aman’s ran in them, and we both always ran neck and neck. But I’ll never forget the day they pulled a fast one on Jerry. After he completed his runs, they “fixed” the grease board to show I had just beat him by .05 seconds. He was very upset that his wife beat him, till they all burst out laughing that he had in fact beaten my time by a bunch. We’ve always been a 2-3 Porsche family ever since.
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TECH NOTES How Much Do You Know About Porsche? By Pedro P. Bonilla GCR PCA
by Pedro P. Bonilla, Gold Coast Region
How Much Do You Know About Porsche? I
n the fall of 1950 the Austrian ex-pat and adoptive New Yorker, Maximillian “Max” Hoffman became the first Porsche dealer in the United States when he took delivery of two 1 .1-liter 356 coupes and put them on display at his showroom on 430 Park Avenue . This fall of 2020 marks 70 years of Porsche in America . To celebrate, here are 70 Porsche fun-facts that you can use to impress friends on trivia night:
1. The 1898 Lohner-Porsche Elektromobil was the first car in the world with brakes on all four wheels.
8. In 1952, U.S. automaker Studebaker contracted Porsche to develop a new car and engine.
17. The first Porsche to appear at the New York Auto Show was in 1954 and was called “a snappy Porsche roadster.”
2. In 1902 Prof. Ferdinand Porsche chauffeured Archduke Franz Ferdinand in a Lohner-Porsche.
9. Max Hoffman conducted Porsche 356 test drives on Park Avenue--an accomplishment that could not be proficiently duplicated today.
18. The Porsche Club of America was founded in 1955, only five years after Porsche was introduced to the United States.
10. Hoffman’s Porsche dealer showroom in New York was designed by famous Architect Frank Lloyd Wright. It is now a modern office building with a Mercedes-Benz dealer on the street level. Hoffman also contracted Wright to build his home in Rye, NY.
19. The word “Continental” appeared on the side of the 1955 Porsche coupe and cabriolet, but only in North America.
3. In 1939 Prof. Ferdinand Porsche designed the Mercedes-Benz Type 8 car to be the fastest car on earth with a projected top speed of 470 mph. Because of the political events at the time, the car never got to do its run. 4. During WWI, Prof. Ferdinand Porsche designed heavy transport vehicles: flatbed trailers with the wheels powered by individual hub-motors. 5. The very first 356 (356 #1 - prototype) was a mid-engined car. The rest of the production had a rear-engine layout. 6. Beutler Carrosserie turned closed 356s into open ones--completing its first custom cabriolet in 1947, three years before Porsche came to America and a full seven years before the 356 Speedster was introduced. 7. U.S. importer Max Hoffman displayed the first U.S. Porsches in his New York City showroom by late 1950.
11. In addition to importing the first Porsche models to the United States, Max Hoffman also raced Porsches. Several of Porsche’s initial U.S. racing victories can be attributed to him. 12. Hoffman is also credited for the birth of the Porsche Speedster, with the intention of producing a lower-cost Porsche to compete with the Austin Healey 100, Triumph TR-2, and MG models in the United States. 13. In 1952, Hollywood dealer John von Neumann wanted to race a Porsche, so he ordered a 356 without paint or upholstery to modify it himself. 14. The Porsche logo/crest was designed in the United States in 1952 by Dr. Ferry Porsche on his napkin, as he sat opposite U.S. importer Max Hoffman in a New York restaurant. 15. In the original 356 Speedster, a tachometer was not standard, nor were padded seats, sun visors, or heaters. 16. An exhibit at the Museum of Modern Art in 1953 featured 10 automobiles, including a 1952 Porsche 1500 Super.
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20. The Porsche of America Corporation was founded in 1956, taking over national representation of the brand from Max Hoffman. 21. The inaugural Porsche Parade took place in greater Washington, DC, on August 29, 1956. 22. The first appearance of a Porsche at the historic 12 Hours of Sebring endurance race was in 1956, piloted by Hans Herrmann. 23. One of the first U.S. Porsche brochures in the 1950s featured a pair of woman’s gloves on the cover with a set of Porsche keys. The tagline read: “The keys to miles of pleasure. . . .” 24. British automotive weekly publication “Autocar” became the first outlet to test a Porsche in April 1956, a Porsche 356. 25. The first Porsche series-produced roadster was aptly named the America Roadster for its intentional distribution entirely within the United States. It was completely unpublicized in Europe and only 16 models were ever built. 26. The first vertical-drive German inline engine was displayed at the 1958 New York MAR/APR 2020
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Cars, Food and Rock & Roll by Rob Turner, Maverick Region
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inda sounds like a song from the Clash or the Sex Pistols. History is rife with the connection: Beach Boys, Sammy Hagar, Rush, even Queen got into the act (I’m in Love with my Car). There’s a connection between cars and food? Really? You have to ask? Drive-Thrus, Drive-Ins and the ubiquitous cup-holders in both front and back seats say a lot! Man, we are a mobile food-consumption society. If we Americans can eat it, drink it, or listen to it, we do it in our automobiles. So that got me thinking. OK—not thinking too hard, but at least engaging a few brain cells—that a road trip was in order. Two of the ingredients for the road trip were BBQ, and Austin’s South By Southwest (SXSW) music festival; the third one was my 2006 Cayman S. Needing a passenger, notice I did not say co-driver, my older son Nick, filled the bill. He was on Spring Break from college, so he was pressed into service as my partner in crime. No surprise to me, I did not have to push too hard. The tempting combination of BBQ, loud music and a few days in Austin were all it took. He did not even pester me to drive the CS, probably because he still hasn’t learned how to drive a stick. Dangling keys in front of him? Not interested. The lure of being the cool dude in a Porsche hasn’t caught fire. Then again, he’s 6’7” tall and finds it difficult to fit in the driver’s seat comfortably. He’s tried, but it’s hard to drive with your knees splayed on either side of the wheel, pressing into the dash. We Texans are passionate about our BBQ. But, let’s face it, we tend to be passionate about most things in this great state. We love our Q as much as the folks in Kansas City, Memphis or the Carolinas. KC may be about the ribs, Memphis about their meat rubs, and the Carolinas about the difference in sauces. But here in Central Texas, it’s ALL about the brisket. Heck, there’s even a great debate about sauce or no sauce (drawing out fierce arguments along the lines of whether or not to cook Chili with or without beans). Like I said, we tend to be a passionate bunch. Legend has it that the best brisket in the state is located in the Austin area. Our very destination. And music? Well Austin is said to be the live music capital of the world. And during SXSW, maybe even the galaxy. Two thousand bands in six days! Are we crazy? No. This is Austin after all. Every live-music venue in town is booked, solid. Bands stack on top of each other, a new band every hour, on the hour. Bands line up outside a club, instruments out of cases, ready to take the stage. Name your favorite music! Rock? Does a 911 have a flat-six motor? Hip-Hop? More than you can shake a stick at! Country and Western? If twostepping is your thang, you’ve got it. Norwegian Speed metal? Hmmm, maybe a band or two. There’s even a sprinkling of classical and jazz. Every musical base is covered. The food trucks, not wanting to be left out get in on the frenzy, too. They have bands packed onto tiny stages, with a few chairs and tables crowded around their trucks for good measure. I think if people had cleaned out their garages and didn’t mind strangers trekking in to use their restrooms, they’d be roped into letting bands perform there too. I downloaded the SXSW and Texas Monthly BBQ apps onto my iPhone and got ready for the trip. The Cayman S had fresh oil and fluids, everything topped up and checked out; even the lug nuts were torqued correctly.
All I had to do was gas up. Nick and I packed light, as we’d be staying at a friend’s house and didn’t need dress clothes for BBQ and Rock & Roll. Besides, we’d have looked out of place and my son would have disowned me. The CS is perfect for such a trip as its two large trunks swallowed our gear; my stuff in the back trunk, Nick’s in the front. We piled in and headed south. Normally I like to stay off Interstate 35, as it’s one crazy stretch of road, but we got a late start and needed to get to Taylor, TX, about twenty-nine miles NE of Austin, before it got too late. The CS is a capable highway cruiser. Stock HP is 295, but I’ve done a handful of mods to bump the power up a bit: a racier exhaust, a motorsport intake and an under-drive pulley gives the car a spot over 300 HP. It has plenty of power to pass lumbering trucks or get clear of tightlypacked traffic. At highway speeds it’s comfortable and not that loud either, since I removed the previous race exhaust. I must admit, I loved the sound of that race exhaust, at the track. The other 99% of the time? Not so much. You had to shout to your passenger to be heard and playing music? Fuggedaboutit! One more salient feature about driving the CS and, for that matter, the current crop of Porsches, the AC system is awesome. Click the fan speed a couple of clicks and presto, the cabin cools off. Amazing! Especially, as I fondly recall the AC system on my old 930. It blew a tiny whiff of faintly cool breeze on a day when the ambient temperature was already in the low 70’s. Anything hotter than that? Sweat city. We made it to Taylor by 2:30 and easily found Louie Mueller BBQ (206 W. 2nd St. Taylor, TX 76574 / 512-352-6506 / www. louiemuellerbbq.com). Many consider this to be the mecca of BBQ in our great state. Walking in the place sure felt like it, the smell of smoking meat was everywhere. The walls were covered in dark brown soot; the business cards tacked to the wall had turned brown and brittle from years in a smoke house. It felt like BBQ. Even though we arrived late, we stood in line twenty minutes to get the Q. When it was our turn, I ordered one pound of brisket and two pounds of pork ribs and three sides. What was I thinking? But you know what? We ate all of it. The meat was moist with a deep pink ring of smoke surrounding the edges. The fat was rendered nicely and it had a deep salt and pepper curst on it. The ribs were tender against the bone and got chewy at the tips; just how I like them. We were transported to BBQ nirvana. We ate ourselves into a BBQ coma. SXSW started calling to us from twenty-nine miles away. There are so many venues to go to there, you could close your eyes and throw a dart at a street map and easily hit two or three places crammed with bands. My friend, Kelly Knapper, opened a food truck called Backstage Grill (79 Rainey St. Austin, TX 78701 / www.backstagegrillatx.com). Think tacos, but with a kick-ass rock and roll attitude. He had bands stacked up to play into the evening. So to get there, we went back roads. Smart old Austin ‘hand’ that I am, I figured my knowledge of the back way in to downtown would come in handy. Problem was all the other old Austin ‘hands’ figured the same thing. To add insult to injury, all my secret parking spaces were taken.
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Cars, Food and Rock & Roll Hmmm, maybe I’ve been away from Austin too long. Note to self: find new back way to downtown and add a few new secret parking spots. We loved Kelly’s new food truck and stayed to hear two bands, but we wanted more so we walked about twelve blocks to the heart of SXSW, the Sixth Street/Warehouse district. Nick had never been to Sixth Street before and was in for a shock. The street was closed to vehicular traffic and was filled with thousands of people; some just hanging out, but mostly hundreds in lines, all waiting to get into clubs to hear music. For those not wanting to stand in line, there were street musicians galore, from solo acts with an acoustic guitar, to full bands with battery-powered portable amps. There was something for everybody. We roamed for hours and listened to several bands. I wanted to go hear one of my favorite British bands, The Kaiser Chiefs, but was told there was no way we could get in. Fair enough, so we called it a night. Score: one BBQ restaurant, four tacos and about six bands. Not bad for a first day. Friday morning, it was cloudy and humid, courtesy of early Spring in Central Texas. Nick and I decided we didn’t care. The February issue of Texas Monthly featured a story about two BBQ pit masters who had recently opened up new BBQ joints in Austin. One was said to have brisket that was magical. Sweet and spicy at the same time. So tender, if you cut a big bite, it fell off your fork. People stood in line, waiting up to three hours for a taste of the smoky meat. There were whispers that this new kid was special, otherworldly even, the Q was that good. Of course we had to go. We motored over to Franklin BBQ (900 E. 11th St. Austin, TX 78702 / 512-653-1187 / www.franklinbarbeque.com) to see and taste for ourselves. We got there at 10:30 and already the line snaked down the hill through the parking lot. People had started lining up at 8:30. As it got closer to opening time, an employee came out with the unenviable task of finding the ‘Last Man Standing’; the last person in line who was assured of getting ribs. The rest of us would at least get brisket, but ribs? Maybe. Some people decided to leave, the line closed up. We were hopeful. The skies opened up for twenty seconds, a few more left, the line closed up some more. We snaked forwards slowly, making friends with those around us, becoming a BBQ community. We waited two hours to get to the front of the line. This time we ordered a brisket plate and a rib plate with coleslaw and beans. We ended up sitting with the folks that we’d been in line with, a high school teacher and her husband, also on Spring Break. We all laughed that we’d waited in line for well over two hours for BBQ. We took that first bite. It got real quiet at our table. Some serious BBQ consumption took over. Somehow two hours didn’t seem that long. There are those who will argue with me, but the brisket from Franklin is the best ever. In fact, I will say it right here and now, best brisket on the planet. The meat had a deep rouge ring of smoke and was seasoned by a master. The fat was rendered into an almost silky smooth consistency. It was perfect. We each ate the entire slice,
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even the fat. Every few seconds, I had to lick my fingers just to make sure I did not miss anything. The ribs are my second favorite ever (my favorites are from Arthur Bryant’s in KC), but these are great. The first taste is sweet, then a bit of heat sneaks up and hits you, POW!, just when you don’t expect it. Incredible. If you go to Austin, go to Franklin BBQ. Yes, you’ll wait two to three hours. Trust me, it’s worth it. Funny thing about Austin, it’s truly hipster heaven. They’re everywhere and even more so at SXSW. They aren’t hard to spot. Usually pierced and tatted with funky accessorizing, accompanied by too hip cowboy boots or Converse All Stars, without laces, of course and oversized too hip glasses. As we drove from one venue to another, Nick would say “Hipster Alert,” but got tired of saying it after a while. Normally when I drive a Porsche through streets thickly packed with people, I get the occasional thumbs up or approving nod. Not so much in Austin. Now, if we’d been driving a Prius or were on an electric powered scooter, we’d have gotten those approving looks and nods. You’ve seen it. It’s that smug hipster glance that says, “We’re saving the world, one gallon of gas at a time.” But, since Nick and I were in a Porsche, we were decadent. I’d venture, they secretly want one, but their hipness meter might take a dip if they admitted it. Please note that their disapproving glances did not make me think, even for a second, of trading in the CS for a Prius, Leaf or Volt. I’m totally cool with my personal hip factor based on fifty-plus years of experience. And that hip factor includes a Porsche. Just ask my boys. They say I’m pretty cool for an old guy. We drove the CS to another friend’s food truck. Owned by long time Austin restaurateur Hoover Alexander, it’s called Soular Foods (1110 E. 12th St. Austin, TX 78702 / www.hooverscooking.com) and is famous for its Chicken in a Waffle. Don’t ask, just order it, you’ll be happy. It’s also famous for its frozen Margaritas. Thank goodness they’re smallish. We listened to a couple of bands before heading out to have dinner with an old friend. My poor son had to endure hours of stories based on a thirty-year plus friendship. Hope it didn’t give him any future ammo—just saying. Score: one BBQ restaurant, two bands and more Tex-Mex. Think I’m gaining weight! Saturday was a carbon copy of the previous day. Cloudy, looking like rain, but all you felt was the high humidity. This was going to be our two-fer day. Nearby Lockhart features two of the top five BBQ restaurants in Texas: Smitty’s and Kreuz. So we made our way out to Highway 183 and headed to Lockhart. Because of heavy construction along the way, I couldn’t open up the car and let it stretch its legs. Pity. First up in Lockhart was Smitty’s Market (208 S. Commerce St Lockhart, TX 78644 / 512-398-9844 / www.smittysmarket.com) and like everywhere we visited so far, we lined up. The line snaked past the open flames feeding the pits. I was wearing shorts and could feel the heat almost singe my bare skin. We got up to the counter
and I ordered a half pound of brisket and a half pound of ribs. We’d gotten smarter. We paid for the meat, cash only, and went inside the dining area to get our sides of slaw and beans and drinks. We sat at a bench outside the dining area in the hallway leading to the pits. A few fans tried to blow a cool breeze in the hallway, it was hot but we still chowed down. The brisket was moist, with a deep pink ring of smoke, not as pronounced as Muellers and Franklin. Still it was very good. The ribs were on the sweet side which was surprising as I expected them to have a bit of kick to them. We liked it, but not like Franklin’s, which had spoiled us, setting the standard. Still, I could see why people swear by this place. It’s that good. Driving a short distance, we circled under a railway overpass to Kreuz Market (619 N. Colorado St. Lockhart, TX 78644 / 512-3982361 / www.kreuzmarket.com). Another BBQ place, same routine; get in line. The line moved a bit slower than Smitty’s but we made our way to the front in about thirty minutes. We did the same thing, half pound of brisket, half pound of ribs, same sides. Gotta say, we were a bit disappointed in the brisket, it was a little dry and a bit tough. Maybe it was just a subpar slab of brisket. Oh well. But the ribs! They were great! Peppery, with that perfect crunch on the ends. I loved them. On this trip, I ranked them second to Franklin’s. Then there were the beans. They were heavenly. I could have eaten a quart. If you go to Kreuz, order the ribs and beans. You will not be disappointed. Back in Austin, we ended up going to a taping of America’s Got Talent. Yeah I thought it was strange too, but my friend got us VIP tickets for the show. Must admit though, after watching the show, I came away with the feeling that America does not have talent, or at least those that tried out for the show didn’t. The way I figure it, all the talent was otherwise occupied with SXSW. We ended our SXSW part of the trip by watching one more concert featuring Bright Light Social Hour and one of my favorite bands from the 80’s and 90’s The Cult. Hard to believe but these guys are still going after it, and Ian Astbury did not disappoint, belting out song after song, even kicking some equipment off the stage for old time’s sake. Guitarist Billy Duffy can still wail on that guitar, hitting all the solos, note for note, just like I remembered. Ahh, Fire Woman, I Love the Rain and She Sells Sanctuary never sounded better. Score: two BBQ Restaurants, one TV Show taping, two bands and a plate of veggies afterwards. I know I’m gaining weight. Sunday dawned as usual, cloudy and humid. This time, Nick and I stopped by my friend’s restaurant Hoover’s Cooking (2002 Manor Rd. Austin, TX 78722 / 512-479-5006 / www.hooverscooking. com). It is mandatory that I stop in to see the Hoov. We go back thirty-three years and he is a very dear friend. His restaurant has taken home cooking to new levels and has been featured on national TV. Breakfast tacos and coffee were perfect and got us ready for the sprint home. We even bought homemade peach and blueberry cobbler to take home to my wife. OK, you’ve hung with me this long and surely you must be wondering where the heavy duty Porsche stuff is. Your patience will now be rewarded.
weekend craziness, I decided to take the next exit to get to the back roads. Ahhh, finally it was time to let the CS’ legs stretch. We took RM 1431. Its two lanes snake along Lake Travis to Marble Falls. Falling in behind a BMW cycle, we hugged the turns, while checking out the yellow caution road signs telling us to take the corners at 35 mph. Yeah right. The CS was born to take those roads; the more they twist and turn the better. Its suspension geometry and ample brakes are up to the task. Deeply banked turns and extreme dips can come close to bottoming the car but are a blast to hit at speed. All too soon we came on a slow-moving SUV. Why is it always a slow-moving SUV, minivan or camper? A tiny passing zone appeared and both the BMW cycle and the CS hit the throttle almost as one, shooting past the crawler. A Camero had joined our group, but he didn’t hit the throttle fast enough to get past the crawler when we did, so he was left behind. We sprinted until we got to Marble Falls where the BMW went one way and we went another in order to gas up. We then turned north on Highway 281, which is blessedly four lanes and smooth for miles on end. We ended up getting in with a fast-moving bunch and averaged only a few miles over the posted 75mph speed limit. No really! Finally the four lanes cut down to two and it was time to play the passing game again. I must admit I am not the most patient person being stuck in line behind a—you guessed it—a slowmoving SUV, minivan or camper. Problem is, stacked up behind the usual suspects, were even more of them and they were not going to make the pass, no way, no how. Fortunately the road has plenty of passing zones with long sight lines or cut-out lanes, so we did what we had to, taking sometimes five and six cars at a time. We easily put them in our rearview and streaked forward, no doubt as they shouted invectives our way...whatever. The radar detector gave us plenty of warning on those occasions when we went a wee bit over the posted speed limit. Here the great heart of the Cayman S was in its element. Dropping down to fourth gear and burying the throttle, the flat six shouted that familiar Porsche roar as the car leapt forward, piling on the speed. It was the perfect car for this kind of cut and dice passing. I am respectful of others on the road and will not wind it out to see what it will do, that’s what the track is for. But on these kinds of roads, what a great car to be in! Once we hit Interstate 20, I dialed in the cruise control and tuned to the local ESPN station to check the NCAA basketball scores then we headed home. When we arrived, I glanced down at the odometer. We traveled about 740 miles and used less than two tanks of gas. Not bad for a little two-seater with plenty of power. If you ever have the opportunity to drive to or from Austin, consider taking the roads less travelled. Both Highways 281 and 16 offer great roads, beautiful vistas, cool little towns, each featuring one or two BBQ spots, and less stress then the craziness that is Interstate 35. It took us a little longer, but we had more fun on 281. If you decide you want to do a BBQ tour of Texas, download the Texas Monthly BBQ app. It will help you find those great BBQ joints in little towns you didn’t know existed. Oh, and do what the pros do. When visiting multiple BBQ joints, they order two slices of brisket and two ribs and some sides—no more! It simply doesn’t get any better than that—other than doing that tour in a Porsche.
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