Meet the Driver: PCA Club Racers

by “Motorsport Mike” O’Hare photos provided by author

Our 2022 “Meet The Driver” series got a fast start in January with some well-known Maverick Region Club Racers. We had the honor of seeing David Hodges, Seth Higgins, Bill Miller, and Daniel Shofner each share informative presentations on their racing careers and passion for Porsches.

The gallery dreaming of their own racing careers at Eagles Canyon Raceway

The event took place at Eagles Canyon Raceway (special thanks to facility owner Livio Galanti) where 50+ attendees had the opportunity to take a few parade laps in their own Porsches, and experience hot lap ride-alongs with the drivers after the meeting ended. Region Club Race CoChair David Hodges kicked off the event by sharing photos of his progression of Porsches from youth to adult. His racing clips from Sebring amongst other tracks showcased his talent and skill behind the wheel.

Bill Miller continued the presentation and captivated the audience with a frightening scene from Mid-Ohio of a car on track facing oncoming race traffic. This set the stage for Bill’s messaging of safety being paramount in the discipline of Club Racing.

As a true test of sportsmanship and friendship, both Seth Higgins and Daniel Shofner tag-teamed on their exciting 2021 Spec Boxster racing season, sharing how they battled vigorously between each other to take a 1-2 (respectively) championship finish, separated by only seven points. In closing, the group of talented racers emphasized what Club Racing is really all about – First: Safety, Second: Fun, Third: Camaraderie - all followed by a few adult beverages. I’ll drink to that!