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Volume 39, March 2001, Issue 3
Departments Zone 5 Presidents.....................................................................1 List of Officers/Board Chairs..................................................4 Prez Says....................................................................................5 Pam’s Page.................................................................................6 Maverick Minutes....................................................................6 New Wheels............................................................................27 Anniversaries..........................................................................27 Unclassifieds ...........................................................................28 Advertiser Index.....................................................................28
Day March - Events 7 10 15 17
Events
Dinner & New Member Orientation 20,27 Porsche Club Lunches 31 Autocross School I (Mineral Ring)
Calendar of Events ...................................................................1 New Member Dinner .............................................................2 Happy Hour at Pugsleys Library............................................2
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Autocross School II (Mineral Ring) Board Meeting
6-8 6-8 14 28-29
Hill Country Tour Dogwood Spring Fling Time Trial #1 (Mineral Ring) TT #2 and AX #2 (Mineral Ring)
Hill Country Tour ....................................................................3 Rally School Recap ...............................................................8-9 Dogwood Spring Fling ..........................................................11 Autocross School at Mineral Wells.......................................13 Ladies’ Autocross School Reminder ....................................13 Happy Hour at Soho Recap..................................................14
Day May - Events 5-6 Mayfast 9 Board Meeting 12 Tech Session & Dinner Rally
Intro to Autocross 101 Recap..........................................16-18 Cimarron Region’s Mayfast DE............................................19
Zone Shoot-Out (College Station)
TSD Rally Workshop Father’s Day Picnic Maverick’s DE at MSR Milwaukee Parade
Features Year 2000 Safe Driver Awards ..............................................10
Parade Board Meeting Gimmick Rally TT #3 & AX #4 (Mineral Ring)
Day August - Events 4 8 11 25-26
5 8-9 16 22-23
Day June - Events 2 3 6
1-7 11 14 21-22
Time Trial #4 (Mineral Ring) Board Meeting Tech Session & Rally to Dinner Time Trial #5 & AX #5 (Mineral Ring)
Day September - Events
One Lap of DFW....................................................................20 Tub Club Calendar.................................................................21
9 16 17 23 30
Day July - Events Day April - Events
Board Meeting ..........................................................................3 Porsche Lunches .......................................................................3
Day June - Events (continued)_
Board Meeting Ladies Autocross School Happy Hour
One Lap of the Metroplex Autocross #3 (Standridge) Board Meeting
Board Meeting Safari Round-Up Autocross #6 (Standridge) Driver’s Education at MSR
Photography
Year 2000 Income ..................................................................25
George Abdalla, Pam Abdalla, Charlie Davis, Tinker Edwards, Ben Witry, Dennis Chamberlain, Kevin Hardison and Wendy Shoffit.
Tech and News Articles Porsche Major Historic Event ..............................................12 Corners of the Mind: Practice III - Without a Car .....22-23
Cover photo of Jennifer Mao-Cortney in a Boxster S at the “Intro to Autocross 101 School” with her instructor, Fran Ussery. Photo taken by Kevin Hardison.
Slipstream (USPS 666-650) is published monthly by the Maverick Region Porsche Club of America, 2973 Timbercreek Trail, Ft. Worth, TX 76118. Subscription price is $12.00 per year. Periodical postage is paid at Ft. Worth, Texas. Postmaster: Send address changes to Jan Mayo, Slipstream, 2973 Timbercreek Trail, Ft. Worth, Texas 76118.
Opinions expressed herein are not necessarily endorsed by the Club’s membership or officers. Contributions will be printed on a space available basis. Chartered regions of PCA may reproduce items from this issue provided the author/artist and Slipstream are credited. Slipstream is printed by Ussery Printing Company in Irving, Texas.
2000 Porsche Club Zone 5 Presidents ARK-LA-TEX Bob Kelley (Shirley) h- 318-635-2617 bkelley968@aol.com
COASTAL BEND Peter Kendig (Cindy) h-361-853-5350 peter@carczar.nu
LONE STAR Steve Olsen (Peggy) h- 281-360-2311 stevenholsen@cs.com
MARDI GRAS Fred Lavens (Maya) h- 504-643-9415 flavens@entergy.com
OZARK Bud Thurman (Phyllis) h- 501-666-7486 arsailor@aristotle.net
CIMARRON John Nanny h- 918-743-6043 jnanny@swbell.net
HILL COUNTRY James Morrison h- 512-388-0100 forwheels@aol.com
LONGHORN Bob Towsley (Joyce) h- 210-494-5467
MAVERICK James Shoffit (Wendy) h-972-977-9717 james@shoffit.com
OZARK MOUNTAIN Gregg Welsh (Tracy) h- 501-636-0881 twelsh@nwark.net
SWAMPLAND (tbd) WAR BONNET Walt Kendall (Barbara) h- 405-749-1776 wkendall@mmcable.com
WHISKEY BAY James Broussard (Melinda) h- 225-216-9556 jfbroussard@email.com ZONE 5 REP Jan Mayo h- 817-595-4651 jlmayo@celanese.com
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New Member Dinner at the “New” Nuevo Leon’s (formerly La Valentina)
Saturday, March 17th at 6:30 pm 14866 Montfort, Dallas, Texas 75240 Beltline & Montfort just East of the Tollway 972-726-0202 This yearly event offers a great opportunity to meet the officers, committee chairpersons, and old and new members. It’s a great time for new members to see what the Porsche Club is all about. It’s sure to be lots of fun! So plan to come on out and meet and greet all your fellow Maverick members! For more information and to RSVP contact the.Spreens at spreens@gateway.net or call 972-420-9953.
We will have the Margarita Machine in High Gear!
Free Dinner!!! For All New Members and Associate Members Who Joined After Jan 1, 2000!
Pugsley's Library 2443 Walnut Hill (off I35) 972-243-1111
Thursday, March 15 at 6:30 pm For more information contact: Benjamin Witry - n.a.r.t@worldnet.att.net Dennis Chamberlain - Dennis@dennischamberlaincpa.com Tinker Edwards - tinkedwards@mindspring.com Come on out and unwind with the Porsche family! 2
Maverick Region Porsche Club of America
Hill Country Tour April 6th - 8th
Once again, it is time to plan ahead and join the MR PCA Tourmiester for a frolicking weekend on the great back roads of the Texas Hill Country. Prep yourself and your Porsche for some runs, rest, roadwork, and relaxation. Last year's Hill Country Tour was well attended and well received by the participants. This year's tour is expected to be even more popular, so get your reservations in early. We hope to see all of the usual 50 - 60 or so suspects and some new faces as well. Once again, space will be limited so register as early as you can! DETAILS: We will begin from the Metroplex on Friday at 8:00 p.m. and head to the Hodges’ family’s weekend home in Comfort, Texas. Along the way, we will be entertained by bluebonnets, mexican food, and the hill country hospitality. This tour will (as usual for this tourmiester) have some surprises, along with time to unwind and commiserate. We will have a little Texas history along with this tour, and we might even have a quiz! The cost of the 2001 April Hill Country Tour will be $30.00. $5.00 of the registration fee will go to the Hope Shelter battered women's and children's center, Maverick Region's charity benefactor organization.
To register, or for more information, contact: Nelson Hodges at nhodges@HBArchs.com (preferred), or at (817) 633-8161 evenings and weekends.
Dinner Board Meeting
PORSCHE LUNCHES
Wednesday March 7th 6:30 pm
At Good Eats
at the home of James and Wendy Shoffit 1112 Santa Fe Trail Irving, TX 75063
Collin Creek Mall in Plano
(972) 506-7449
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Tuesday, March 20th 11:30 AM
Tuesday, March 27 N
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2001 Maverick Region - Board, Officers & Chairs Maverick Region President James Shoffit W - (972) 506-7449 H - (972) 506-7449
james@shoffit.com 1112 Santa Fe Trail Irving, TX 75063 A member since 1997, James has also been co-editor of Slipstream and the Timing & Scoring chair of AX. He owns a ‘90 911 C4 Cab and a ‘78 911 SC.
Secretary Andy Mears
Treasurer Bob Knight
W - (972) 501-3400 H - (972) 420-9953 the.spreens@gateway.net 709 Reno Street Lewisville, TX 75077
W - (972) 969-0390 H - (940) 321-8683 amears@attglobal.net 1512 Shadow Crest Dr. Corinth, TX 76210
W - (214) 461-1426 H - (214) 349-1108 bknight@lgt-cpa.com 9047 Oakpath Dallas, TX 75243
Carey has been a member since 1979 and Mimi since 1989. Carey has been an active member of four different regions. They own a ‘70 914-6.
Andy has been heavily involved with the mailing and distribution of Slipstream for several years. He now hopes to attend more driving events since he has completed his 911 Coupe project.
Logistics & Support - Chair Joe McGlohen
Communication - Chair Wendy Shoffit
Activities - Chair Teri Davis
W - (817) 706-7678 H - (817) 251-6865 OLCHA@aol.com 711 Manchester Court Southlake, TX 76092
W - (817) 366-1678 H - (817) 861-2792 retread@ix.netcom.com 704 Bowen Court Arlington, TX 76012
H - (972) 506-7449 wendy@shoffit.com 1112 Santa Fe Trail Irving, TX 75063
H - (940) 682-4719 chuxter@rennlist.com P.O. Box 213 Weatherford, TX 76086
Joe has been involved in virtually every type of event that the Maverick Region holds. He currently owns a 912 and a 914 2.0 liter.
A member since 1997, Wendy has recently completed a two year stint as the editor of Slipstream and was the year 2000 recipient of the Selcer Memorial Award. She owns a ‘90 911 C4 Cab and a ‘78 911 SC.
Teri is a past Slipstream Editor and the current Rally Chair. She has also been a major force behind Round Up and the recent Rally Schools.
Autocross Graham Lane
Safety Joe McGlohen
Mentor Program Tinker Edwards
W - (817) 421-0141 H - (817) 421-0086 ghlane@email.msn.com
W - (817) 366-1678 H - (817) 861-2792 retread@ix.netcom.com
W - (972) 447-2723 H - (972) 393-1580 TinkEdwards@mindspring.com
Time Trials Bill Dugan
Tech Inspection Ed Mayo
Membership
Charity
H - (817) 265-0704 (<9 PM) NYDU@Home.com
W - (817) 540-4939 H - (817) 595-4651
Joel Nannis W - (817) 251-7432 H - (972) 722-2735 nannis@airmail.net
Lanean Hughes H - (972) 484-3040 Lhughes@fmstech.com
Drivers Education Keith Olcha
Workers Wendy Shoffit
Newsletter Editor Pam Abdalla
Tours Nelson Hodges
W - (817) 706-7678 H - (817) 251-6865 OLCHA@aol.com
H - (972) 506-7449 wendy@shoffit.com
H - (972) 208-7725 pa.abdalla@verizon.net
H - (817) 633-8161 nhodges@hbarchs.com
Driving Education - Tech John Sandusky
Timing & Scoring James Shoffit (972) 506-7449 wk (972) 506-7449 hm
Newsletter Printing Fran Ussery
Rallies Teri Davis
H - (940) 682-4719 chuxter@rennlist.com
W - (817) 777-0421 john.c.sandusky@lmco.com
Goodie Store
Kay Leibel H - (214) 739-3355 W - (972) 934-7191 outftr@aol.com
james@shoffit.com
W - (972) 438-8344 H - (817) 481-8342 fran@usseryp.com
DE Registration Bill Dawson
AX Chief Driving Instructor Ed Mayo
Newsletter Mailing Andy Mears
Raffles & Door Prizes John Cochran
H - (972) 291-8817 (<9 PM) billdawson@worldnet.att.net
H - (817) 595-4651
W - (972) 969-0390 H - (940) 321-8683 amears@attglobal.net
H - (214) 828-4444 W - (214) 324-1771 JohnH@Cochranlaw.com
DE Chief Instructor Bryan Henderson
TT Chief Driving Instructor John Sandusky
Database Andy Mears
Equipment
W - (817) 858-7526 H - (817) 354-6045 BDHender@home.com
W - (817) 777-0421 john.c.sandusky@lmco.com
W - (972) 969-0390 H - (940) 321-8683 amears@attglobal.net
Club Race - Event Chair Brian Scudder
Hospitality Lanean Hughes
Web Site Mike Oakes
Scrapbook Dorothee Thielisch
H - (972) 484-3040 14525 Southern Pines Cove Farmers Branch, TX 75234
H - (972) 484-3040 Lhughes@fmstech.com
H - (972) 780-2603 moakes@dellepro.com
H - (972) 392-3195 dthielisch@hotmail.com
Driving Rules Bill Dugan
Swap Meets Vaughan Garrett
Maverick Email List Bob Benson
Past President Charlie Davis
H - (817) 265-0704 (<9 PM) NYDU@Home.com
W - (972) 494-6115 H - (972) 278-6767 vlgssp@gte.net
W - (817) 264-8357 H - (817) 457-8833 bbenson1@airmail.net
H - (940) 682-4719 chuxter@airmail.net
Concours
Tech Sessions John Halla
Slipstream Advertising Graham Lane
Zone 5 Representative Jan Mayo
W- (972) 234-2977 H - (972) 234-6767 hbhalla@cyberramp.net
W - (817) 421-0141 H - (817) 421-0086 ghlane@email.msn.com
W - (972) 443-3916 H - (817) 595-4651 JLMayo@celanese.com
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A member since 1986, Bob has previously held the offices of President and Vice President, edited Slipstream, and has won the Selcer Memorial award. He owns a 2000 Boxster S.
Driving Events - Chair Keith Olcha
Keith has been a regular at all driving events and has recently been heavily involved in our Driver’s Education program.
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Vice Presidents Carey and Mimi Spreen
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Position Open
Prez Says: by James Shoffit, Maverick Region President About four or five months ago, Kevin Hardison, came to me with an idea called AX 101, or Intro to Autocross. I thought it sounded like a good idea, and so we started making plans for it. It took a long time to develop, but we really didn't know if it would be worthwhile or not. It is hard to gauge interest in an event that hasn't been done before, so we had no idea what to expect. It was possible that everyone who was interested in autocrossing already WAS autocrossing! So as the weeks and months passed by, Kevin made more and more plans and got more and more detailed in his documentation and materials, and fully expounded his idea. We negotiated to use the Standridge Stadium parking lot for the event, which would give us a nice central (in-town) location. We set the price at $25 fully expecting to lose money on the event (with no known demand, how do you set a price?). We decided that if we had less than ten entrants, we would cancel the event and say "oh well." Registration opened, and within a few days Wendy had 15 applicants. We were elated! Then we got 20. This is great, we thought; we might not lose so much money after all! 30 people entered. Then 40? We started realizing that we might not have enough instructors! Graham Lane started hunting down instructors and we were able to come up with around 20. To ensure that we could provide a two to one student to instructor ratio (the level of quality we wanted to achieve), we found ourselves in the unfortunate position of having to limit registration, and turn people away! We had five or six people come to the event "on standby" and hope that a few people failed to show up. As it turned out, only two of the 40 entrants scheduled to be there were unable to attend, so only two people on standby were able to participate.
So the event was quite a success, and we will probably plan another one for next year. It is a great way for our newer members to come out and see what an autocross is all about! Of course if you missed the Intro to AX, there is always the Mineral Wells 2-day school coming up March 31st - April 1st. This school will give you a lot more seat time as well as do more drills. Yes, it is a longer drive, but it will be worth it. Space will be limited for that event as well, so get your registration in early! For the ladies, we have a special autocross school coming up on March 10th. This will cover most of the same things that the Intro to Autocross did, but is geared towards the fairer sex. The few males in attendance will be required to let their feminine side show and are not allowed to make snide comments to anyone! So if you were intimidated by even the Intro to AX, or if you are a lady who enjoyed it and wants more seat time, this is the place for you! All skill levels are welcome, and everyone should learn something (even if it is just the men learning how to be quiet!) Of course all new members are invited to come to the New Members Party on the 17th. It will be at the Nuevo Leon in Addison, and all new members (and their associates) will get free dinners. See the ad on page 2 for info on how to RSVP. Come on out, and join the fun!
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Pam’s Page by Pam Abdalla, Slipstream Editor I attended the Introduction to Autocross School on February 3rd as a spectator. If you haven’t been to one of the autocrosses yet, you really must go. It is so fun to just watch. Of course, nothing tops actually participating. I plan on doing this in the upcoming Ladies Autocross School on March 10th. The autocross I attended last year was a blast. I kept telling everyone I was surely going to do it again right away. Unfortunately, baby duties kept me from it, but participating in that event made me realize what all the fuss was about. By fuss I mean George practically going insane if it just so happened to rain on a particular weekend that an autocross was scheduled. He’d sulk for hours. It was quite pathetic. I just couldn’t quite understand what the big deal was. Well, now I know. Not only are the autocrosses fun, but there’s so much to learn. So, if you’re a lady and you’d like to see what all the fuss is about, come on out to the Ladies Autocross School. It’s the perfect opportunity to learn skilled driving techniques and have a great time, without having to worry about your guy lurking around critiquing your every move - he won’t be allowed to! So, if you haven’t signed up yet, never fear, there’s still plenty of space left. Just come on out to Standridge Stadium in Carrollton and join us. (See page 15 for a map and more details).
Oh, and by the way, Santa Fe was wonderful. The slopes are shorter than most others I’ve skied, but the crowds were thinner and the snow this time of year is almost perfect. No ice, little powder (if you like it that way). Just watch out for those pesky trees. I hit two of them. Word of advice: never try to take photographs while in the process of skiing.
Bill Dawson, Pam Abdalla and National PCA President, Bob Miller, at the February Maverick Driver’s Education event at Motorsport Ranch.
Maverick Minutes by Andy Mears, Maverick Region Secretary The board meeting opened at 7:05 PM on Wednesday, February 7 at the house of James and Wendy Shoffit. All board members were in attendance. James reported that the “Intro to Autocross” event was a great success and even though it was oversubscribed by 6 people the event ended up slightly in the red. This acceptable loss was expected by the board and we all hope that events like these would encourage more participation at other driving events. Kevin Hardison gave special thanks to James and Wendy Shoffit, Ed Mayo, and Cody Sears for all their help setting up the course and making it possible for the event to run smoothly. Additional thanks goes to the Porsche Store for the promotional calendars, key chains and hats. Mimi Spreen reported that the March 17th Dinner and New Member party was all set and that the club would subsidize the event. Look for the ad in this month’s Slipstream. A motion was passed to register an Internet domain address and setup a service for the initial purpose of providing email addresses to Maverick Region board members as well as various committee roles. More information will be available in next month’s Slipstream. Brian Scudder reported on the Maverick Region hosted club race that will be held at Texas Motor Speedway (TMS) on October 12-14, 6
2001. Everything is going well and he is still looking for volunteers. Club treasure Bob Knight is cleaning out the files that are 7 years or older and keeping any documents that meet government records keeping requirements. We are excited about the upcoming Ladies Autocross School on March 10th. If you are interested in volunteering to help, please contact Jan Mayo or Wendy Shoffit. The meeting closed at 9:00.
Maverick Region PCA board meetings are held once a month. The board meetings are open to all PCA members and your suggestions and opinions are welcome . . . . . . and there’s FREE Pizza!!!
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Go Back to School... Rally School, That Is by Keith Olcha, Drivers Education My daughter Kim and I ran the Roundup Tulip rally last year in the pairs, novice class and came in first place through dumb luck. Now, I could go on and on about Roundup and what a great job the Davis’ have done over the last couple of years, but I won’t. Instead we’ll just register early—and this year, Mr. Milton Barley—we’re coming after you in the full concours class—got that, big guy? But what does that have to do with this year’s rally school on January 20, at Texas Motor Speedway? Well Kim and I decided to go to school and get some real training from the Jedi-Masters, Teri and Charlie Davis. Young Skywalker and I showed up at the Speedway Club ready for a great day. You know, everyone should do a rally or two if they really love cars and driving. I am amazed that more people don’t rally. Granted, with most Driver and Navigator pairs being Husbands and Wives, we did observe two trial separations and one actual divorce…but I guess that’s not bad for 30 or so attendees. Many people think rallying is only the FIA Paris-Dakar type of event where you race on dirt-roads or glaciers. The kinds of rallies we’re talking about here are legal street-based. Our Maverick rallies are competitive, rules-based driving events that take place on normal roads. You must obey the traffic laws and follow instructions. There are many types of rallies: Scavenger Hunt, Word-Instructed Route, Tulip Instructed, Poker Run, Hare and Hound, and Time-Speed-Distance just to name a few. Bob Benson, that maniac who runs the MRPCA chat list is an accomplished area-known rallyist. He and Joe McGlohen have done some of those high-speed off-road rallies you watch on Speedvision at 1:30 am when you can’t sleep instead of Suzanne Somers selling her “Thighmaster”. So the first rally we learned about and did was a Hare ‘n Hound rally. The master car, the hare, leaves 5 minutes ahead of the pack and drops a trail for the other cars, which leave at oneminute intervals to follow. The rules were that anytime you came to an intersection that contained valid, legal rally roads (no drive-
Two of the rally winners from the Austin area. 8
ways, etc.) 500 feet afterward there would be a splatter of white lime on the side of the road (you couldn’t miss it). If you did not see the lime, you had to turn around and then decide which road to go down. If you then see the splatter after about 500 ft, you’ve done the right thing and continue down the road until the next intersection and the same thing happens- do you go straight, or turn left or right? Pick a route—take a guess—if you don’t see the splatter—oops, turn around and try another road… It ends at a checkpoint and the car with the least mileage traveled (the least errors) wins. Obviously there are odometer checks and calibrations to keep things honest. Does anyone remember an episode of the 1960’s mystery show “The Avengers” where Steed and Mrs. Peel are in a scavenger hunt rally with her Lotus, his Bentley, and the bad guys had a Jag E-type? They had to follow instructions to find objects to collect and bring back. One of the objects had secret-plans hidden in it so that’s why the bad spies were on the rally. Great Stuff. Now, does anyone want to put those three wimps from that recently released “Charlie’s Angels” remake against Mrs. Peel in that leather karate suit? I’m digressing (or is that regressing?) here. But scavenger hunts make great fun rallies as they combine driving and party-type activities. The rally school also included a Tulip rally, which is a rally that has specific drawings to follow for turns and landmarks. There was even a section where we got to design our own rally and then give it to others to drive. It was an all day affair with lots of driving. It started at 8:00am and ended at 5:00 with a Poker Run rally to dinner at the Prairie House in Roanoke. Of course I must add that there were 5 Boxsters there including the beautiful Biarritz White car of John and Suzanne Cochran. They’ve got a stereo with as many buttons as the space shuttle (and it cost almost as much). What a great day. Keep your eye out in Slipstream for the first rally of 2001. May the Force be with you! P.S. By the time you read this, we’ll have had our first Autocross and the Driver’s Ed at Motorsports Ranch!
Keith Olcha and John Cochran
Dan Germain and son, the hounds that caught the hare.
School’s in session
“Hare’s” Terry and Kevan Davis.
Everyone had a great time at the dinner at The Prairie House after the Rally School:
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Congratulations to our Maverick Safe Drivers! Inside volume 01.1 of the PCA Club Racing Newsletter you will find a list of Safe Driver Awards for 2000. We are very happy to announce that 7 Maverick Members won Safe Driver Awards! Those winners are: Wayne Brown Ed Cullen Ned Cullen Bryan Henderson Gerald Isbell Joe McGlohen Lee Wilkins
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Dogwood Spring Fling April 6, 7, & 8, 2001
Get ready to take that Porsche out of storage and prepare both yourself and your car for a great weekend in northeast Oklahoma. Join the Cimarron Region-PCA for itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 4th annual Dogwood Spring Fling in Miami, Ok, located half
way between Tulsa, Ok and Springfield, Mo on I44. All of the surrounding regions are being invited to this extravaganza with the beautiful dogwoods in bloom.
Dogwood Spring Fling
Schedule of Events Friday April 6th, 5-10 PM Registration Best Western Inn 2225 E Steve Owens Blvd Hospitality, beer, & brats at Westâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Spring River cabin. (map provided at registration). Saturday April 7th Concours 9-12 noon Lunch-open-12-1:30 PM Rally start at 1:30 PM from the motel. Cocktails and Banquet, 6:30 PM at the Historic Coleman Theater with door prizes and trophies.
April 6, 7, & 8, 2001 Cimarron Region-PCA Registration Form Name of first driver___________________________________ Name of second driver_________________________________ Address:_____________________________________________ ____________________________________________________ Phone:_____________________Fax:_____________________ e-mail:_____________________________________________ Year of Porsche:__________Model:_____________________
Sunday April 8th Autocross at the Miami airport. Tech inspection at 7:30 AM. First car out at 8:45. Trophies right after finish of auto-X. A block of rooms is reserved at the Best Western Inn, 918-542-6681. Make your reservations directly with the motel. Any questions call: Ted Kelly at 918-369-2001 or e-mail at pated7@ earthlink.net
Modifications:_______________________________________ We plan on participating in the following: Concours______Rally_____Auto-X: Driver 1___Driver 2____ Registration Fee: $80 per couple (includes all events plus beer & brats on Friday evening; coffee & rolls at concours; and the Saturday evening banquet). Make checks payable to Cimarron Region-PCA. Mail your payment and this form, not later than 31 March to: Ted Kelly 11213 S 91st E Ave Bixby, Ok 74008
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Major Historic Event Courtesy of Porsche AG ATLANTA, GA January 12, 2001. In the spirit of events held at Monterey and Watkins Glen during Porsche’s 50th Anniversary celebration in 1998, Porsche Cars North America, in conjunction with Brian Redman and his Intercontinental Events, Inc., today announced the creation of a race meeting featuring vintage Porsche race cars and legendary Porsche race drivers. Called the Porsche Rennsport Reunion, the new event will be held at Connecticut’s Lime Rock Park on July 27-29, 2001. It will feature a three-day program of on-track competition plus a Sunday Concours d’Elegance, which will be open to the event’s participants by invitation. The Reunion, open to the public, will bring together an unprecedented gathering of significant Porsche vintage race cars, Porsche Club racers, former Porsche factory drivers and a selection of ten of the most significant Porsche race cars from the Porsche Museum in Stuttgart, Germany. “The Rennsport Reunion will highlight some of the most significant and historic racing cars in Porsche’s storied history,” said Fred Schwab, president and C.E.O. of Porsche Cars of North America. It will also serve to re-unite these cars with some of the drivers who took them to glory on race tracks around the world. It will be a very special event! Additional details of the Porsche Rennsport Reunion will be published on Porsche Cars‚ web site (www.porsche.com) or at Brian Redman’s‚ Intercontinental web site (www.gorace.com), as they become available. Ticket information is available by contacting Lime Rock Park at 1-800-722-3577 or 1-860-435-5000.
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Autocross 102 and Time Trial 103 The MineralRing in Mineral Wells, Texas • March 31st & April 1st, 2001 This year’s Maverick Region 2-day Driving School will continue where the “Intro to Autocross School” left off. The Intro School is not a prerequisite for this driving weekend. Any and all drivers are welcome to attend regardless of their previous driving experience. You do not have to drive a Porsche or be a Maverick Region member to attend. The first 36 students to RSVP to Wendy Shoffit will get in. A limited number of 1-Day Students will be accepted.Additional spaces for more students will be made available as additional instructors and workers agree to help out at this event. The additional spaces will be given to Maverick members, Porsche owners, or attendees of the Intro to Autocross School first. A standby list will be kept. Volunteer workers may get a “No Show” spot if they have attended the Drivers’ Meeting and can be assigned to an instructor at the track that morning. You must pre-register and pre-tech for this event. Exemptions for pre-tech must be given by the event staff by Wednesday the 28th. Your car tires should have plenty of tread depth remaining. Your brake pads should have at least 50% wear left. If you have not changed your brake fluid recently, please consider doing so before this event. Students will be given extra “solo” runs at each station as time permits. The Saturday School (AX 102) will have four separate exercise stations including: two sizes of skid pads, three slaloms, a chicane/cornering exercise and a braking/cornering exercise. Lunch, a course walk and an afternoon autocross will complete the day. The Sunday School (TT 103) will feature segments of a Mineral Wells time trial course. Lunch, several parade lap sessions, and an afternoon time trial will finish the weekend.
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Cost is $60 per student. (or $30 for 1-Day Students) Pre-registration is required and closes Wed. March 28th. Required Pre-Tech Inspection is from 6:00-8:00 PM at Mayo Performance, (817) 540-4939, on Wed. March 28th. Tech Inspection for out-of-towners is from 8:00-8:45 AM on Saturday morning, March 31st at the MineralRing. Drivers’ meeting is at 9:00 AM both mornings.
All students must be licensed drivers over the age of 18. All vehicles must pass tech inspection. (No SUVs!) All students must wear a helmet rated Snell 90 or newer. All students must wear closed-toe shoes while driving. * All students must wear cotton long pants and long-sleeved cotton shirts. * * All students, workers and instructors must have fun! Workers and Instructors will get an event T-shirt and free lunches. Weather permitting . . . all Instructors and Workers will get an hour of Timed Fun Runs at the end of each day. Please Pre-Tech your cars at Mayo’s if you plan to Fun Run.
If you would like to Attend, Work or Instruct at this School, please RSVP to Wendy Shoffit at wendy@shoffit.com or call her at 972-506-7449. For more information, please email Kevin Hardison at kevin@usseryp.com or call him at (972) 401-3955.
M a v e r i c k R e g i o n AX 102 and T i m e T r i a l 1 0 3 R e g i s t r a t i o n F o r m Name _____________________________________ TXDL# ________________________ DOB ________________ Address ____________________________________ City, ST _________________________________ Zip __________ Day Phone __________________________________ Eve. Phone ______________________________________________ E-mail Address ________________________________ Emergency Contact ______________________________________ Vehicle Make__________________________________ Model __________________ Year _________ Color ______________ Are you a PCA Member? (not necessary to attend) Yes No Member #_________________________________________ Have you attended a MR Driving School before? Yes No Which one(s)? _____________________________________ How many TT/AX’s have you entered before? ________________ T-shirt Size S M L XL XXL (Please circle one) Would you like to order the lunch that will be delivered to the track? Yes No Are you coming to dinner Saturday night? Yes No How many? ________________________________________ Do you have an instructor Preference? None Male Female Name _______________________________________ Do you need to borrow a helmet? Yes No Size _____ (Limited # of loaners. Headsock purchase required) Do you consider yourself to be a: Novice, Intermediate or an Advanced student? (Please circle one) Send all RSVPs to Wendy Shoffit at wendy@shoffit.com or call her at 972-506-7449 Please make checks payable to “Maverick Region-PCA” and bring them to Pre-Tech at Mayo Performance.
There is STILL time to also register for the Ladies-Only Autocross School at Standridge Stadium in Farmers Branch, Texas on Saturday, March 10th. See Page 9 of the February Slipstream for Details! If you would like to Attend, Work or Instruct at this School, please RSVP to Wendy Shoffit at wendy@shoffit.com or call her at 972-506-7449. 13
Happy Hour at Soho Food & Jazz by Dennis Chamberlain the evening, Tinker leaned over to me and said that I should be happy with the turnout – she had counted 45 people. And Soho was bulging a little, but it wasn’t bursting. Then I began to worry about the noise level. Soho shuts in its patio during inclement weather, increasing the decibel level. A small three-piece band was playing that night, led by my old friend Larry Barnett, who used to back me up on guitar when I was unable to make performances of my old band, Cover to Cover. I wondered how we would ever hear ourselves once the band started. It was loud even without the band, but no one seemed to mind. I strained to hear every word of a wonderful story that John Hrad was telling me about my DE instructor at TWS a few weeks earlier. I had a chance to meet most of the new members, and I visited with many of the old members. I was fortunate enough to visit with Eric Robbins, whose 996 arrived on May 18, the same day as my Boxster S. I had briefly met him at TWS in November, but I could barely recognize him at the time, under all of his flameproof clothing. The Happy Hour Crew: Dennis Chamberlain (co-chair), Tinker Edwards (chair) and Ben Witry (co-chair)
Don’t Worry – Be Happy I was nervous about our January happy hour. My wife and I enjoy Soho in Addison, but it had taken some work to sell Tinker Edwards on this particular restaurant because she was concerned that it might be too small. Once Tinker, Ben Witry and I were committed, I began to worry that we might have too many people. And then, with the weather forecast calling for as much as two inches of snow later in the evening, I was beginning to wonder whether anyone would show up. It was the old “feast or famine” dilemma. About a half hour into
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My wife Brenda and I had an excellent dinner table, including new members Velmae and Don Crosbie and Lorraine and Richard Krug, and my good friend Mark Gluck. In the background, the band was playing “Hotel California”, an ambitious endeavor for a three-piece band, but somehow, they pulled it off. During the tiramisu phase of the dinner, it dawned on me. I would need to be a Porsche owner for the remainder of my life. Otherwise, I couldn’t always be a PCA member, and that means I wouldn’t be able to stay in the Maverick Region and I wouldn’t be able to continue attending happy hours. So when I’m 90 years old, what will I be driving – a 2039 Boxster RS, with 400 horsepower? There’s nothing like a happy hour to dismiss all your worries!
Valmae Crosbie and Lorraine Krug
President James Shoffit and Eric Robbins
Georges Michaud, Connie Weaver, Steve Fallon
Our next Happy Hour will be Thursday, March 15 at 6:30 pm at
Pugsley's Library 2443 Walnut Hill (off I35) 972-243-1111
Kay Leibel talking with new members Meg Bourn and Doug Molny
Mark, Jean Campbell, Cheri Keehn, Lanean Hughes, David Traylor
Don Crosbie
John Hrad (The Porsche Store) 15
Our First Autocross School by John Cochran
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Three years ago, Suzanne and I joined PCA after buying our first Porsche. Although we have both been active in a number of charitable organizations in Dallas over the last thirty years, neither of us had ever been in a club organized around an automobile. Each month, the new member’s page of Slipstream is the first I read. Each month, I see an increasing number of folks, like us, who are buying Porsches, joining PCA and probably wondering, “What is this club all about?” Just briefly, the Maverick Region of PCA is about a lot of things. Good things like helping battered women and children make a new life, good things like linking with local Porsche dealers to help us learn more about our cars at tech sessions, and good things like learning driving techniques that will maybe save our life on the highway. Learning how to drive is one of the most important reasons my wife and I are in this club. The autocross school is the kindergarten. For those that know about autocross, turn the page. This article is not for you. It is for the new members who are curious about PCA and the programs it offers. It is for those who, like me, have had a drivers license for over forty-five years (yes, I will soon be sixty) and still want to learn how to enjoy and drive our Porsche.
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However, you do not need to be at the competition level to learn to autocross. The Maverick Region has a “Developing Driver” program for you. Once you enter, you stay as long as you want. What this means is that a seasoned driver will ride with you on every turn you take around the course. You will have the benefit of sage advice every step of the way for as long as you want. You make the decision when to leave the Developing Driver program. I am enrolled in this program. My wife is enrolled in this program. We will stay in the program until we are comfortable driving our 1999 Boxster on an autocross course. Okay, now that you know a bit about autocross, just what is this school all about? It begins in the classroom where you learn about various orange cone configurations. These resemble corners, circles, chicanes and slaloms. If you ski, you know what these terms mean. If you don’t ski, the cones are placed in such a way as to emulate ordinary, everyday driving conditions that you may encounter. The school teaches you how to navigate the cones without knocking them over in the hopes that on Texas highways, you will be able to navigate analogous driving situations without damage to either you or your car.
The bottom line about autocross school is this: You do not need worry about what anyone else does. Why? Instructors and instruction. Yes, there are those that autocross and want their time recorded so they can see whether or not they are improving in their driving skills.
What do you need to do to enter an autocross? First, you must have your car inspected. This is usually done on Wednesday night preceding the autocross weekend. There are a limited number of tech inspections done on the morning of the autocross. If you are going to drive, you must attend a driver’s school that is held early in the day. You must learn about flags and what they mean. You must have a helmet that is approved by PCA and certified by the Snell Foundation. A limited number of loaner helmets are available. You will be required to sign a PCA standard waiver form that releases anyone and everyone from liability. Finally, you will find that this is a team effort. That means that while you are on the course having fun, there will be other club members stationed about the course with fire extinguishers, radios and flags to warn you and protect you and others from foreseeable danger. On the other hand, these club
Students attending the driver’s meeting.
James Shoffit making a point.
The first thing any neophyte needs to know about an autocross school is that everyone else has been through the same process. No one is born with a Master’s Degree in autocross. Everyone has the same questions, the same fears and makes the same mistakes. Anyone who has ever driven their car in an autocross knows that it is acceptable to knock over cones and maybe spin their car. Shoot, some of the more experienced drivers do it on purpose.
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members also want to drive their cars on the same course and expect you to man the very stations that they held while you were on the course. It would be very discouraging to me to see someone come to an autocross, drive and then leave without returning the favor of working the course. Once you go through the autocross school, you will probably have turned on a gene that compels you to enter other autocrosses. You will also find at the autocross school that PCA conducts Time Trials. These are like an autocross except that instead of making one loop of the course, your make five loops. Woweeeee! This really is unadulterated fun. Both me and my very conservative wife have embraced autocross in a way that I would never believe.
There is more. The Porsche Club offers Driving Events (DE) at various tracks in Texas. These events are also combined with the Developing Driver program and teach how to follow a well-recognized driving line along a roadway. The Maverick Region provides the opportunity for you to learn about your car and your limits. From our experience, this club provides lots of opportunity to get more out of your PCA membership than simply reading in Slipstream about the fun others are having. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t Forget About These Upcoming Events!!! March 10th - Ladies Autocross School - Standridge March 31-April 1st - Autocross School II - Mineral Wells April 14th - Time Trial #1 - Mineral Wells April 28th-29th - TT #2 and AX #2 - Mineral Wells
Dorothee Thielisch in her Zenith blue 996 with George Abdalla.
Jason Grant cornering hard in his Boxster S with Cyril Reif.
Jud Arnold in his 1986 944 with Mike Lockas.
Brian Boss in his 1987 911 with his instructor Bill Stafford.
Dee Lersch driving her 2001Boxster with Wendy Shoffit onboard.
Nancy Dugan in her 914 with Charlie Davis. 17
Having Fun at AX 101
Jim and Cynthia McAndrew
Carey Spreen and Mark Steele
Students Dee Lersch and Kelly Binek
Carl Amond with his students Doug Molny and Hill Bullock.
Rocky Johnson in his 2001 Boxster S with Chris Amond.
Tristan Poplin in his very fast Audi S4 with Bill Dugan.
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Fran Ussery and Joe Cortney
Carl and Chris Amond
George Abdalla and his little lug-nut, Mika.
CIMARRON REGION DRIVERS EDUCATION MAYFAST 2001 May 5th and 6th at H.M.R.C. The Cimarron Region Porsche Club of America is sponsoring a two-day event, which consists of drivers education & track time. Novice classes are mandatory for all first time drivers. Payment: By Mail: Send to: Registration: T- shirts:
Checks Payable to Cimarron Region P.C.A. Brian and Christy Thomas 2164 S. 78th E. Ave. Tulsa, OK. 74129 Friday, May 4th at 7:00 p.m. at Rennsport 4705 S 83 E Ave Tulsa, OK 74145 Saturday, May 5th at 7:30 am. In the Timing room at the track. $20.00 ($22.00 for XXL) before 04/18/01 A FEW CHANGES:
Since our last event, the track has been sold to the Stephens Brothers, and we anticipate great things for Hallett in the near future. We have included dinner and the track charged, “tire fee” into the registration. (The “tire fee” is charged by the track, and is for the maintenance of the track.) Drivers will receive a dinner ticket with your registration packet, and non participant dinners are available for $15.00 each. If you have any questions, feel free to e-mail or call us. A CALL FOR INSTRUCTORS: If you are interested in becoming an instructor for this event please contact John Blocha at (918) 299-1290. All instructors will receive a special event T-shirt, (please specify size) and complimentary Saturday night dinner. This is our way of saying thanks for sharing your knowledge and experience with new drivers. Please do not add the t-shirt in your registration unless you are purchasing an extra one. NOVICE SCHOOL: All Novice drivers are required to attend the Novice School on Saturday 5/5/01 at 8:00 a.m. in the classroom on the second floor of the tower. If you plan to drive just on Sunday, you will need to take the class Saturday morning. TECHNICAL INSPECTION: A tech form has been included in this information to help you prepare you and your car for the track. Prior to the event: You must have your car inspected. DO NOT SEND THE TECH FORM IN WITH YOUR REGISTRATION. You will need to turn in your tech form to the Safety Chairman on the grid to receive your inspection sticker. AT THE TRACK: The paddock area will be open from Friday 5/4/01 5:00 p.m. until Sunday 5/6/01 7:00 p.m. Consider bringing items that will contribute to your comfort--sun block, water, drinks (no alcohol), etc. Bring a torque wrench to check lug nuts and a tire gauge to check tire pressures. A few covered spaces with electricity are available for $50 for the weekend. Contact Mike Stephens at H.M.R.C. (918) 583-1134 SAFETY ISSUES: Safety is the Cimarron Regions first consideration at a driver's education event. To accomplish this goal, SCCA workers will be located in the corners around the track. The SCCA workers bring training and experience to these areas. For you the driver, this means you are not required to "work" a corner, but are able to concentrate on driving and improving your skills. We are always encouraged to participate and learn from others driving styles. LODGING: There are lots of Hotels to choose from in Tulsa. The Days Inn (1-800-days inn) and the Best Western (918-245-4999) are located in Sand Springs. A little closer to the track you can find the Budget ZZZ Motel (918-358-3591) in Cleveland. There are also a couple in smaller towns close by, the Lake shore Motel (918-865-4752) in Mannford, and the Boomtown Inn (918-352-2288) in Drumright.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Brian or Christy Thomas (918)622-9123 or at autoexam@home.net Event Schedule: FRIDAY 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Hors d’ Oeuvres & Drivers Meeting At Rennsport
SATURDAY 7:45 am Drivers meeting 8:00 am to 12:00 p.m. Run groups 12:00 p.m. Lunch 12:45 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Run groups
SUNDAY 8:00 Drivers meeting 8:15 am to 12:00 p.m. Run groups 12:00 p.m. Lunch 12:45 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Run groups
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One Lap of D/FW Charity Drive June 2, 2001 Sponsored by the Maverick Region PCA What?:
A day long tour around the Dallas / Fort Worth Metroplex.
Why?:
To benefit Familiar Footsteps (a home for mentally disabled adults) and Hope Shelter (a center for physically and mentally abused women and children).
When?:
Saturday, June 2, 2001; 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Where?:
Start - Downtown Fort Worth; Lunch - Texas Motor Speedway; Finish -The Ballpark in Arlington.
Who?:
All Metroplex Specialty Car Clubs.
This year we have a great opportunity to help some of the lesser known local charity organizations through participation in the "Charity One Lap of D/FW". The two charities listed as benefactors of this event do not receive as much notoriety or help as other household name groups. However, they are doing a great service for our community and deserve recognition and help. The Charity One Lap of D/FW will bring together most of the specialty car clubs of North Texas to show, parade, visit with other people who have a passion about their vehicle marque, and to generally have fun. The format of the event is as follows. We will all rendevouz at the appointed time and location, caravan to each successive location along the published route to parade for the waving crowds, and end in the center of the Metroplex where each car club can conduct their own concours, show and shine, or other awards contest if they wish. This will also give the general public a central location to come by and get close to some of the most beautiful, exciting and interesting cars in the area, and talk with the owners. Included in the route plan is lunch and other activities at the Texas Motor Speedway. This event will be covered by the media to help promote the cause and awareness. Each car club is asked to help promote the event with private and corporate sponsors for tax deductible donations to the event. All proceeds will benefit the charities. Awards will be given to the car clubs for largest total donations, and for greatest donations per number of participants, so let's get out the MR PCA people! Entry fees are $25.00 per car, and pre-registration is an absolute must. We are expecting a large turnout for this event, so make sure to be a part of a fun event. Plan your June 2nd Saturday now to join us for food, fun and merriment for a great cause. If you would like to help with the planning or implementation, or simply want more information about how to participate for the charities contact the event chairman, Nelson Hodges at (972) 602-9280 (w), (817) 633-8161 (h), or via e-mail at nhodges@HBArchs.com. Help us make a difference and get to know your North Texas car nut neighbors. We hope to make this an annual event.
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The 356 Tub Club Calendar of Events
March 3/11 9:00 am Breakfast at Baileys Harwood and Norwood, Hurst. TBD Lunch at Kubys in Highland Park, John Fabac coordinator. April 4/7-4/8 (tentative) Tour of Jack Griffinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 3,000 sq ft garage and Porsche collection. 4/27-4/29 356 Spring Roundup in Galveston, TX Mark Roth of Lone Star Club is coordinator.
356 Tub Club badges for sale!
May 5/6 Tour to Dinosaur Park and Bratwurst cook out, Dave Butcher Coordinator. June 6/3 11:30 am Brunch at Harbor One Lake Worth. July 7/8 1:00 pm Pool Party/CookOut at Jim and Michele Lynchâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. August 8/12 9:00 am Breakfast at Baileys Harwood and Norwood, Hurst. Sept 9/6-9/9 356 East Coast Holiday Chattanooga, TN
Although these badges look best on the grill of a 356, you can put them on any vehicle, even one that's not German!
TBD Drive Your Porsche Day Tour and Dinner, Ray and Janet Brown coordinators Oct 10/14 9:00 am Breakfast at Baileys Harwood and Norwood, Hurst. 10/27-10/28 Rosankey Auto Museum (East of Austin) Tour, Walt Reeves coordinator. Nov 11/11 9:00 am Breakfast at Baileys Harwood and Norwood, Hurst. Dec 12/16 2:00 pm Christmas Party at Leo & Marlen Hudsons
This whimsical design is sure to bring a smile to any driver, even those giving you the one-finger wave!
Badges are $35 each and can be ordered directly from Zim's Parts Department. Call them at: (817) 267-4451 or (800) 356-2964.
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Corners of the Mind: Practice III - Without Car by Paul Young, San Diego Region (from THE WINDBLOWN WITNESS) About five years ago, I performed an interesting experiment. I had been instructing for several years and was looking for ways to teach more effectively. The problem with many autocross events is the track time is short and the wait time is long. Given the situation, I was looking for a way to maximize the learning. Often, I'll get a student that will ask "How fast was I going?" or "What are my times compared to the class?" Naturally, I try to discourage this sort of question, as drivers should be trying to improve and focus on their own driving instead of getting all excited and distracted by the thrill and competition. Does knowing time or speed somehow magically make one drive faster, smoother, or better? I doubt it. I do not normally like to carry a stopwatch with me while I am instructing, but for some reason I had one on this occasion. Anyhow, I had this idea for an experiment. My student was a first-timer, but she seemed to be getting the hang of things reasonably well. I timed her laps in the first run group, and the times were dropping by about one or two seconds per lap, but occasionally a lap would get worse -- remember, this was a new student. After that first run group, she had made some decent progress, but still had a long way to go. She understood the essentials; her seating and hand position were correct, she realized the importance of smoothness, and the basics of the line were beginning to develop. It would be another hour and a half until she drove again, and I asked her if she wanted additional practice. Her response was "Sure!". "Okay, fine," I said. "Now, before the next time your run group is up, I want you to spend some time practicing the course. Find a chair, or sit in your car. Close your eyes and spend five or ten minutes driving the course in your mind. More time if you wish -- the more the better." She looked worried, "But I don't remember all the turns." "Do you remember some of them, or at least what parts of the track felt like to drive?" "Why, yes." "Good! So just drive the course as best as you can remember, and make up the rest -- fill in the blanks with what seems close -- it doesn't matter that it isn't exact. Now, very importantly, as you are driving, don't drive anything less than perfectly smooth.. It's your mind, so you are in complete control of this little movie, and can imagine driving perfectly. Feel how beautifully the car handles. How all your inputs to the car are smooth and how your Porsche responds by following the perfect line. Think about the sensation of smoothness as you corner, brake, and accelerate. You're getting better and better with each lap. Don't imagine any mistakes: Only practice perfect laps in your mind." When the time came for her run group again she mentioned that she had done as I requested and practiced driving the track in her mind. I timed the first lap of the run group 22
and it was three seconds faster than her best previous lap. Three seconds per lap. Now, how can you lower lap times? Practice, practice, practice. How was she able to improve her lap times by three seconds between run groups? By practicing between run groups, even without a car. Her driving was smoother, and she seemed to recognize the course better too. The remaining laps in the second run group improved also. I have repeated this experiment on other occasions to verify that it works with a variety of drivers. I personally have always found it a useful method of learning. Is it practicing? You bet it is! How else could someone improve their lap times without practicing? My point is that practice doesn't always have to be on the track, nor does it even have to be while driving. The beauty of this is that you can work on performance driving anytime! Of course I cannot guarantee three seconds per lap for everyone. Nonetheless, it is another valuable tool for performance drivers to improve their skill. Just as last time we learned to take advantage of the opportunity for practice while we are commuting, we can similarly use idle time at events (or anytime for that matter) to practice in our minds. After all, since the mind is the most important part of the driver, we should be able to make some progress just by exercising our gray matter. There are several points to remember while doing this visualization exercise. First, don't expect perfection in remembering every detail of the track. You are trying to ingrain smoothness, technique, and good habits into your mind, and this can be done on an imaginary course. Also, this exercise will stimulate your subconscious somewhat which will remember more of the course than the conscious part of your mind -- you will truly retain more than you might initially think. True, the more you can remember of a particular track, the better, but it is not essential to perfecting the technique. Yes, you should try to remember the course, but don't worry if you don't; just drive what you do recollect. Second, be sure to practice perfect laps no matter what course you are visualizing. Imagine what it would be like to drive it with absolute smoothness, how the car hooks up and uses all of the course. How your braking is strong, but controlled, and the transitions are seamless. Get into a really good groove lap after lap. The more you practice correctly, the more of a habit it will become when you actually drive. Hey, would you rather fantasize about bad laps or good ones? Third, do your visualization at a place and time when you won't be distracted. Don't visualize in a noisy crowd, or in your car with the radio blasting. Find a place where you are comfortable and rested. It doesn't always have to be at trackside, although this could help at that particular event. You can visualize in the shower (if alone), in a lounge chair
or hammock, or any other location conducive to meditation or quiet thought. I visualize performance driving while on an airliner or even while I'm taking a walk. You would be surprised at the number of opportunities to 'practice' your driving skills. The quality of the results are related to the quality and focus you put into the exercise. Also, use all appropriate senses when visualizing. Imagine the sights, sounds, smells and tactile feelings that occur as you drive these perfect laps. This doesn't mean that you are physically thrashing about simulating the act of driving -- remember, it's only in your mind. With the attitude of being aware and focused on the sensory inputs though, you will program your mind and body to look for these same sensations when you are driving on the track. Finally, just as you take time out from your driving, don't visualize for too long at any one time. Give yourself a break lest you become fatigued or distracted. It is better to spend several 10 minute sessions with 10 minute rests than a single one hour endurance race. It not only prevents exhaustion, but allows your brain time to absorb some of the skills that you learned. Corner working is another great tool for learning the course and driving techniques. Please remember that when corner working safety is of prime importance; your safety first, and then that of the drivers. Do not do anything that would jeopardize safety. However, while you are at the corner you can pick up a lot of good information both consciously and subconsciously. You can look for how others are braking into the turn, or how some are finding the line.
all (like Las Vegas or Willow Springs), a videotape allows you to preview the course and study it in detail before an event. I often refer to a videotape of a track I will drive shortly before the next event there. I take a look at the course to reacquaint myself with it. I look for any conditions or interesting points of the track surface that I may have forgotten. Then I map out a strategy for what I might want to work on improving that weekend. The video is great for showing any areas where there might be some improvement to be made; using more of the track, braking sooner, a later apex, etc. I study the videotape again to look for reference points or different lines I may want to use in achieving my improvement goal. Then, when I arrive at the track, I feel as if it has only been a few days since I drove it last, and I have an agenda of specific things to work on. Practicing in your mind is a powerful and useful technique that will improve your driving. The more time and effort you spend on it, the better the results. Further, the easier it will be if you get in the habit of it. Visualizing at an event will offer instant 'extra' practice or pseudo-track time. Visualization can also be done at anytime, given a suitable environment (relatively quiet and undisturbed). Other means of mental practice and study, such as corner working or videotapes will contribute to a driver's overall performance. The key is to look for opportunities to gain extra practice time -- even in the most unlikely situations!
Afterwards, ask yourself what else you may have picked up on, perhaps something you were initially unaware of. If you are not working a corner, you can still go out and watch a particular part of the track that you want to discover more about. Some folks do this and even take written notes. That's fine, do whatever works best for you. Even if you have no real game plan, you can't help learning something (if only subconsciously) by watching what others do on the track. Another non-driving method that is beneficial is watching racing on television. Unfortunately, TV is geared more for entertainment than education, so I don't feel this is as advantageous as being there. I mean, if a driver does a corner quite decently, nobody notices -- they probably don't even display it because they're running a stinking commercial anyhow. But if somebody screws up and punts another car into the wall, they'll show several replays of that. Yeah, I get the informative message; don't crash. Genuinely helpful! Although it can be a bit of extra work, mounting a video camera in your Porsche for driving at track events can be very useful. I have found videotapes taken while I was driving to be very helpful in a number of areas. For my driving style, I can look back at the tape and see if I was smooth and consistent with the controls. I was able to find and correct a hand position anomaly through the magic of videotape. The replay allows you to study the line you took and your approach to learning the course. Since videotapes are rather stable, you can even time your laps with a halfway decent degree of accuracy, even taking times at various points along the course. For tracks that change little (Holtville) or not at 23
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Our clean shop, well-stocked parts department, and comfortable waiting room ensure that you and your car will get the kind of service you deserve. Maintained tools and equipment. Clean cars. We are meticulous about details.
Parts.
Our parts department is also second to none. Our knowledgeable staff will assist you in finding that necessary part or after-market option you require. We are an authorized dealer for high-performance Recaro seating, Yokohama Tires, Bilstein Shocks, Bosch, and many others. This ensures that whether you are a casual driver or an enthusiast who needs race prep assistance, Nine-Eleven has the experience and knowledge to keep your car running at peak performance.
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Nine-Eleven Enterprises, Inc. Service, Accessories & Parts for BMW, Mercedes & Porsche 2120 Cindy Lane, Dallas, Texas 75229 972-241-2002 www.nine-eleven.com
Convenience.
We are conveniently located near the intersection of Stemmons and LBJ Freeways in Dallas. We offer emergency towing service 24 hours a day and have arranged for special rental car rates with area rental agencies. Come by for a visit between 7:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday-Friday, or call for a service appointment.
Maverick Region PCA Year 2000 Income Slipstream Autocross - 2000 Hallett Club Race Texas Motor Speedway Driver's School Rallye MotorSport Ranch - February MotorSport Ranch - September New Member Party Tours Round-Up Meetings Goodie Store Administrative National Subsidy Total Year 2000 Income
($18,055.49) ($281.09) $7,061.83 $2,102.00 $650.60 ($705.21) $4,186.49 $2,859.88 ($320.20) $871.49 ($570.82) ($450.65) ($939.34) ($15,506.42) $13,556.00 ($5,540.93)
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THERE SHOULDN’T BE A NUT AT BOTH ENDS.
You won’t let just anyone work on your Porsche. Well, neither will we. At Park Place, every technician has received special certification from the manufacturer. So when you bring your Porsche in for service, there’s no doubt it’s in good hands.
©1998 PARK PLACE PORSCHE
“Porsche Premier Dealership 1996, 1997, 1998”
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SERVICE: (214) 559-4222 • 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday SHOWROOM: (214) 559-4222 (800) 336-7073 FAX (214) 443-5290 • 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday PARTS: (214) 443-8278 • 7:30 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday
Park Place Porsche offers a 10% discount to Porsche Club of America members. 4101 Oak Lawn Ave., Dallas, Texas • (214) 559-4222 • www.parkplacetexas.com
New Wheels
If you have any changes that you would like to make to the MRPCA membership guide, call Joel Nannis at (972) 722-2735
by Joel Nannis, Membership Chair Paul and Debra Abbott 1403 El Patio Dallas, TX 75218 1967 911
John and Susan Fabac 1305 Santa Fe Trail Tyler, TX 75703 1988 911
Gerry and Sue Ambrose 8555 San Pedro Pkwy Dallas, TX 75218 1968 912
Michael and Nancy Farrar 3933 Wind River Court Irving, TX 75062 1973 911
Patrick R Antaki 1900 Preston Road, Suite 267-303 Plano, TX 75093 1994 911
Ernesto Garcia and Carlos Orozco 808 Yellow Tavern Court Grand Prairie, TX 75052 2001 Boxster
Robert and Jo-Ann Bianconi 803 Evergreen Court Keller, TX 76248 1998 Boxster
Gregory and Elizabeth Kelish 1419 Dartmouth Drive Southlake, TX 76092 1977 930
Chris and Marie Blackman 2812 Milton University Park, TX 75205 1996 993
Rob and Jeannette Gontarek 4545 Tuscany Drive Plano, TX 75093 1999 Boxster
Leonard and Heidi Boyer 1126 Elmbrook Court Allen, TX 75002 2000 911
Mary Goodrich and Nandini De Quadros 5445 Caruth Haven #714 Dallas, TX 75225 2001 Boxster
Ken and Tammy Breazeale 1350 Camino Real Street McKinney, TX 75069 1979 911 Targa
Scott and Tricia Guenther 2125 Bresee Carrollton, TX 75010 1978 911
Alfredo and Ana Maria Carnera 424 Woodhill Coppell, TX 75019 2001 Boxster
Heinz and Debbie Hackmann 1201 Graves Court Cedar Hill, TX 75104 75104 1976 912
Martin Custer 255 Double Oaks Drive Double Oak, TX 75077 2001 Boxster
Jerome and Wanda Lee 907 Valley View Avenue Red Oak, TX 75154 2000 Boxster
Lonnie and Linda Lenarduzzi 1111 South Birmingham Street Wylie, TX 75098 William and Ann Le Masters P O Box 2286 Grapevine, TX 76099-2286 1973 911 Travis and Andrea Mc Kee 1517 Laguna Vista Way Grapevine, TX 76051 2000 Boxster Duane and Kelley Rusten 908 Bandera Court Allen, TX 75013 1999 996 Jerome and Donna Schoffler 2906 Highgrove Court Colleyville, TX 76034 1997 911 Samuel L. Slay 10411 Countess Dallas, TX 75229 2001 Boxster David and Jessica Traylor P O Box 670276 Dallas, TX 75367 2000 Boxster
Anniversaries 5 Years Marshall Siegel, Dallas David Rejebian, Dallas Michael & Lynn Harling, Dallas Alan & Le Stickley, Flower Mound
10 Years Jim & Connie Lannom, Plano Eric & Jacque Davenport, Plano R.C. & Karen Van Buskirk, Dallas Kevin & Susan Watson, Houston Don Beene, Fort Worth
15 Years Bob & Linda Knight, Dallas 25 Years Donald & Susan Osborne, Colleyville 30 Years Archie & Linda Lebron, Garland 27
Unclassifieds
Unclassifieds are available free to Maverick Region Members and are $5 to all others. Please limit size to no more than 6 lines. Payment to MR-PCA must accompany ad. Ads will run for 3 issues. Call 972-208-7725 or e-mail pa.abdalla@verizon.net by the 12th to have your ad run the following month. Be certain to include a contact name and phone number. Check your ad for accuracy the first time it runs. Contact the editor to have your ad pulled sooner. For Sale: Original 914-6 racecar chassis # 9140432612 w/ 2.8 liter twin plug engine with RSR crank rods and cams. Long and short gearboxes both with Quaiffes. Dual master cylinders with cockpit adjustable balance. 8 Compomotive and 4 BBS wheels. Ed Mayo built and maintained. Much more info available. $20,000 Contact Les Moncus at 972-458-0396 or lesmoncus@msn.com (1)
For Sale: 1988 911 Cabriolet, #WPOEB0915J5JS170274. Diamond blue w/f. Porsche signature seats (commemorative issue), tonneau, 16” wheels with crests, AC, Blaupunk amplifier, Autothority chip, B&B dual exhaust, non-smoker, 35k miles, garaged, mechanically and visibly perfect. $39,000. Dr. Peter A. Alivizatos, 3600 Gaston Avenue, Dallas 75246 (owner). Contact Wayne Pennington 972-279-0233. (1)
For Sale: 1987 911 Carrera Targa, marine blue with blue leather interior, 95k miles, recent Michelins, Blaupunkt, cruise control, runs great. $18,500. Call Bob at 214-953-6095 (work) or 214-739-1440 (home). (1)
For Sale: 1989 911 Carrera Coupe #WP0AB0913KS12083. Silver Anniversary Edition. Silver exterior, gray leather interior with Black piping, 5-Speed, sunroof, CD, center console, rear wiper, tail, TX car, 78k miles, full records, $29,000. Gordon Smith at 817-263-7503. Leave message. (2)
For Sale: 1988 Carrera coupe. #WPOAB0919JS121688. Grand prix white/black leather, sunroof, 16" Fuchs, limited slip, short shift, sport shocks. 29,500 miles. Completely stock, showroom condition. No smoke/salt/racing/accidents. All records. Locally serviced at IX XI. Flawless example of R&T's "Best 911 Ever." Please contact Brian Hurst, 214-978-3075 (days), brian.j.hurst@bakernet.com. (1) For Sale: Open Race Car Trailer. Includes trailer brakes/ locking tire rack (6-8 tires depending on size) very large locking storage box, new tires plus 2 spares. Fuel jug rack for 3 jugs built in. New decking (treated lumber) installed recently. Tows very well. First $1200 takes it. Glen Gatlin 214-202-7340 or email at porschenut@hotmail.com (1) For Sale: 1996 993 Coupe. Guards Red/tan leather. 2nd owner. Dealer serviced with all books and records, clean CARFAX, comes with a 4 yr/45k Warranty. Well equipped standard with AC, cruise, power windows/locks/sunroof plus power leather seats, factory phone, Alpine CD, 17" wheels, Porsche wheel crests, Tiptronic S package, includes steering wheel shift buttons and Trip computer. Clean and well cared for! 50K miles. $49.5K. Glen Gatlin 214-202-7340 or email porschenut@hotmail.com. (1) For Sale: 1986 Carrera Cabriolet, white Ext., wine int., leather, all power accessories, 124k miles. Owned for last 7 years and serviced religiously by owner, no driving events, new 993 cab forces sale, pictures available, $19,500. Jim Williamson 817-371-1371, or send an email to jwillia915@earthlink.net. (1)
For Sale: 84 911 Carrera Cabriolet. Red/black. Immaculate condition. New Nakamici CD, new Dunlops. Tail, bra, covers, etc. 77k. This car has always been garaged and babied. $22,500. Call Bill Murphy 214.522.6485. (2) For Sale: 2 8x16 & 2 9x16 factory Fuchs. Black centers w/ Pirelli Pzeros. 930 turbo take-offs: $2400. 2 Sparco racing seats with 911 mounting hardware $400 ea. Full roll cage for 911, predrilled, easy installation $400. Four 8x18 three piece BBS wheels. 5 or 7 BMW Conti tires: $3200. Contact George Reich at 972-409-9100 voice or 972-409-9162 fax or at greich@neccorp.com. (2) For Sale: Panorama magazine collection. 11 years: 1/90 through present. Missing 2/90, 3/93, and 3/94. Excellent condition. $100. Aubrey W. Bogard. bogardaw@texas.net or 817-763-3164 (w), 817-926-8603 (h). (2) For Sale: 2000 Boxster S. Arena Red/Black/Black Tiptronic S. 6k miles. $56.5k. Yearly low mileage maintenance completed. Garaged, covered, no accidents, third car. For details and pictures see web page http://home.earthlink.net/~jalmml/index.html or contact Jim Lynch at jalmml@earthlink.net or at 800-217-8718.(2) For Sale: ATL Sport Fuel Cell. 12 gallon. New - still in box. $350. Email Keith Bird at: bird914@flash.net (3)
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