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Volume 50, Issue 10, October 2012
Go Online for Latest Updates on Events http://mav.pca.org Departments Zone 5 Presidents ......................................1 Drifting (President’s Column)....................2 Maverick of the Month ..............................2 List of Officers/Board Chairs ....................4 Carey On (Editor’s Column) ......................5 Trivia Contest for August ..........................7 Maverick Minutes ......................................8 Driving Friendships (50th Anniversary)...10 Cliff ’s Ramblings.....................................12 Advertiser of the Month...........................16 Tech Corner..............................................17 Member Spotlight ....................................23 New Wheels and Anniversaries ...............31 Unclassifieds............................................32 Advertiser Index ......................................32
Upcoming Events Calendar of Events ....................................1 2013 Board Election Announcement..........3 Sunday Drive: Glen Rose Ramble...............3 Swap Meet at Zim’s Autotechnik................5 Tech Session: Automotive Electricals.........5 Board Meeting.. .........................................9 October Club Race/DE at MSR.................14 TT 6 at Motorsport Ranch.........................18 Maverick Lunch Series..............................20 Holiday Party............................................ 22 October Happy Hour: BJ’s Plano.............. 25 50th Founders’ Day Celebration................28
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January 2013 Board Meeting Lewisville Lunch Happy Hour, TBD Richardson/Southlake Lunches All Member Party
Past Event Recaps TT4/AX5 Results......................................18 August Happy Hour: Fox & Hound...........24 We Owe It to Our Cars..............................25 Annual Statement of Ownership...............29
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Denny Payne and Mark Steele with the Steeles’ Cayenne Turbo at the Bonneville Salt Flats, July 2012. Ask Mark what it’ll do! Photo by Carey Spreen and tweaked by Charlie Davis
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2012 PCA Zone 5 Presidents ARK-LA-TEX Kenneth A. Chandler 318-222-4400 bad968@bellsouth.net
COASTAL BEND Russell Adams 956-592-3468 radams@rgv.rr.com
LONE STAR Greg Platt president@lsrpca.com
MARDI GRAS Richard Martin 504-861-4175 rmmjr@cox.net
OZARK Chuck Weeks 501-580-4347 clweeks@mac.com
WHISKEY BAY Henry Carter hjcarterod@gmail.com
CIMARRON Dan Arthrell darthrell@csctulsa.org
HILL COUNTRY Courtney Gross courtney.e.gross@ gmail.com
LONGHORN Jack Merrell 830-303-3640 president@longhornpca.org
MAVERICK John Hamlton C-817-907-7823 president@mavpca.org
WAR BONNET Louis Lackey louis.lackey@ anheuser-busch.com
ZONE 5 REP James Shoffit C - 972-786-6246 james@shoffit.com
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Drifting: Fifty Years Young By John Hamilton, Region President
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up - your Maverick Region is just 50 years young this year, with the actual anniversary date falling on December 24. We’ve had a great 50th year so far, with our “50 Cars for 50 Years” celebration at TMS, and our upcoming Holiday and Founders’ Day celebrations. This year’s Founders’ Day (Saturday, December 1 - mark your calendar now) will be particularly meaningful, since it’s when we celebrate the founding of our club back in 1962! To add to that celebration, we have two nationally known guests attending and participating: • Master of Ceremonies: Mark Shevitz, who continues to be the emcee for the national Porsche Parades, and is the president of SJI Inc. in St. Louis, which specializes in managing promotional events. A professional speaker and business consultant, Mark is also a great friend of the Maverick Region. • Keynote Speaker: David Hobbs, who has a vast 30-year history of international driving experience at all levels of motor sports, including sports cars, touring cars, Indy cars, IMSA, Can-Am, and Formula One. He has participated in the Indianapolis 500 and the 24 Hours of Daytona. He made twenty starts in the 24 Hours of Le Mans race, finishing in 8th place at the first attempt in 1962, following with a pole position and a best finish of third (in 1969 and 1984) to his credit. In 1971 Hobbs won the U.S. Formula 5000 L&M Continental Series championship, driving for Carl Hogan out of St. Louis, Missouri, in a McLaren M10B-Chevrolet. He 2
won five of the eight rounds that year at Laguna Seca, Seattle, Road America (Elkhart Lake), Edmonton and Lime Rock. Twelve years later, he would claim the 1983 Trans-Am Series championship as well. He also made two NASCAR Winston Cup starts in 1976, including leading two laps at the 1976 Daytona 500, and drove a race in the 1979 International Race of Champions. Today, David Hobbs provides commentary for Formula One and GP2 races on the Speed Channel (alongside Bob Varsha and former Benetton engineer Steve Matchett), the SCCA Valvoline runoffs, and parts of the 24 Hours of Daytona. He has also worked for CBS on its Daytona 500 coverage, working as both a color commentator and a feature/ pit reporter from 1979 until 1996. So mark your calendar now for December 1, and watch for the announcement when we open registration to attend our 50th Anniversary Founders’ Day celebration!
Mav of the Month Some people wait to be told to do something. Others see something that needs to be done, and just go do it! This month’s Mav of the Month comes from the second group. As a regular participant and helper for our Autocross and Time Trial events, Travis Howard has spent
many hours operating our equipment vehicle, lovingly known as “The Truxster.” This vehicle has been through a lot over the years, without much attention to maintenance and upkeep. So last month, Travis got together several of the people who normally work the events, and together they repaired and performed necessary maintenance on it. New oil, brake fluid, back doors: they did it all and more. So thank you, Travis, for taking the lead on getting the old Truxster back in shape. Enjoy your well-deserved gift card to the Silver Fox Steakhouse!
2013 Maverick Region Executive Council Election Official Ballot President: John Hamilton Vice President: Gareth Maurice Secretary: Renee Farinella Treasurer: Jim Falgout Nominating Committee Lori Mauthe, Chair 972-890-7405 Bruce McQuaid, Member 214-649-6277 Luke Edson, Member 214-796-2241 For additional information please call Committee Chair Lori Mauthe. Final voting and announcement of the 2013 Executive Council will be at the Founders’ Day Gala on December 1, 2012
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President John Hamilton C-817-907-7823 president@mavpca.org
Vice President Tom Minnella
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John enjoys DEs, Happy Hours, the Porsche Parade, and other social events. He and wife Chris have owned Porsches since 1996 and joined the Club in 2002. John’s Grandfather in New Jersey owned a 1960 356B Coupe and later a 1965 356SC Cab which is how it got into his blood. POSITION Milton, James
Tom has been a PCA member for over 30 years. He and his wife Barbara have owned a 914, fully restored a ‘71 911T Targa, and currently drive a Speed Yellow 996TT with license plate “NOOWAY.” Tom looks forward to participating in many Maverick Region track events in the years ahead.
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AX Chair Al Silva Lewisville Milton, James TT Chair Travis Howard Lewisville AX/TT Registrar Robyn Howard AX/TT Rules Charlie Davis AX/TT Safety Chuck McCoy AX/TT Schools Robyn Howard AX/TT Tech Insp Jeff Herrmann AX/TT Workers Mike Lockas Charity Chair Chris Hamilton Club Race Co-Chair Joel Nannis Club Race Co-Chair Pat Heptig Club Race Ads/PR Jim Buckley Club Race Registrar Wendy Shoffit Concours Jack Griffin Frank Briggs DE Chair Lori Mauthe DE Chf Drvng Instr. John Sandusky DE Equip. Mgr. Luke Edson DE Registrar Joel Nannis DE Safety Bob Benson Email List Moderator Bob Benson Goodie Store Pat Friend Happy Hours Mike Farrar Histographer, Tenured Charlie Davis Mentors Monda Hanna Membership Lisa Steele Past President Mike Brodigan Public Relations Linda Bambina Slipstream Advertising Pat Friend Editor Carey Spreen Event Ad Design Christy Payne Mailing & Tech. Andy Mears Printing Fran Ussery Staff Linda Bambina Wendy Shoffit Socials Christy Payne Sponsorship Keith Olcha Sunday Drives John Harvey Swap Meets Robyn Howard Tech Sessions Ed Mullenix Trivia Chair Jerry DeFeo Web Site Denny Payne Zone 5 Rep. James Shoffit
Secretary Madhu Rao C-214-282-5360 secretary@mavpca.org Madhu has been a member of the Maverick Region since 2009. He and his wife, Roshni, really enjoy meeting members of the club at various social and driving events. “It’s not just the cars, it’s the people” that make this club great. He is currently driving a red 2008 Carrera S and loves it!
Jim joined Maverick Region in August, 2008. Jim drives a 1992 968 cabriolet, which is the second Porsche he has owned. Jim enjoys attending Maverick Region social and driving events.
Linda Bambina 214-6161936 pr@mavpca.org
Monda Hanna 972-450-4341 monda.hanna@ubs.com
Joel Nannis deregistrar@mavpca.org cr@mavpca.org
Bob Benson 817-457-8833 bbenson1@airmail.net
John Harvey 214-808-1414 tours@mavpca.org rocky@airmail.net
Lisa Steele 214-709-6418 membership@mavpca.org
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Jim Buckley cr@mavpca.org
Travis Howard 214-616-6152 tt@mavpca.org
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Mike Lockas 972-540-0245 mikeldean@earthlink.net
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Pat Friend 214-616-2477 ads@mavpca.org
Chuck McCoy 972-956-0776
John Sandusky 817-777-0421 john.c.sandusky@lmco.com
Al Silva ax@mavpca.org
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Jack Griffin 214-739-2600 concours@mavpca.org
Andy Mears 214-394-5857 andy@mavpca.org
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Treasurer Jim Falgout W-972-669-2370 C-972-345-3009 treasurer@mavpca.org
Carey Spreen 817-422-3480 editor@mavpca.org rally@mavpca.org Fran Ussery W-972-438-8344 H-817-481-8342 fran@usseryprinting.com
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ometimes things don’t get as much publicity as they should. Other things get much more publicity than they deserve, but I am going to concentrate on the former category this time. For instance, Maverick Region’s annual Swap Meet, which has been held at Zim’s Autotechnik every October for the last few years, just sort of crept up on us. Scheduled for Saturday, Oct 13 this year, it has been on both the on-line and Page 1 calendars for several months, but until now, it has really not been talked about much. It is a very popular event, both for buyers looking for that special part at a very special price, and for
sellers who finally have a chance to unburden themselves of a few items taking up needed space in their garage, living room, closet, kitchen, or other inconvenient location. It only lasts 4 hours, so get there early before the good stuff is gone! Another event, and one that just showed up on the calendar, is a Tech Session called “Where Have All the Electrons Gone?” about automotive electrical system troubleshooting and diagnosis. Our own Tech Session Chair, Ed Mullenix, will be hosting this Tech Session on Saturday, Oct 20 at 9:00am. Ed will be hosting it at his shop, Mullenix Motorsport Engineering, located at 610 S. Sherman St. in Richardson. See our on-line calendar at http:// mav.pca.org for more details. And something else which has been almost totally unpublicized,
not an event this time but more of a monthly feature, is located on the PCA national website. Just go to www.pca.org, then click on the Panorama link, followed by the Panorama Photo/Video Gallery link. There you will find photo galleries that outgoing Panorama editor Betty Jo Turner and husband/photographer Leonard Turner have been putting together every month since September 2008. Just choose a year and month, then click on one of the “orbiting” photos to get a description of it. Chances are good that you will find something interesting that you perhaps didn’t know about, so spend a few minutes and check out some little-known photos that you just might recognize . . . Read on!
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Ferry Porsche had 4 sons: Butzi, Gerhard, Hans-Peter, and Wolfgang. All but Gerhard became involved in the family Porsche Car business. What did Gerhard become? a. Aircraft Test Pilot b. Investment Banker c. Farmer d. Mortician Source: Porsche Family History
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Recently in California, the driver’s suit that Steve McQueen wore in the movie “LeMans” was auctioned off. What was the actual winning bid WITHOUT a Buyer’s Premium? a. $500,000 b. $600,000 c. $700,000 d. $800,000 Source: Internet Blog from Fox News, Dec 19, 2011
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What was the name on the suit? a. Steve McQueen b. Harvey Mushman c. Michael Delaney d. Frank Moore Source: Internet Blog from Fox News, Dec 19, 2011
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When McQueen entered motorcycle races, what name would he use to disguise the fact that he was a celebrity? a. Steven Moore b. Harvey Mushman c. Michael Delaney d. Frank Moore Source: http://mylifeatspeed.com/archives/1047/
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Maverick Minutes By Gareth Maurice, Guest Scribe Editor’s Note - once again, Gareth Maurice has stepped up to fill in for Secretary Madhu Rao.
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either snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night stays these attendees from the swift completion of their Not Gareth Maurice Board Meeting! However, with a high of 103 degrees and the season opener between the Cowboys and the Giants occurring at the same time, it was touch and go. We kicked off the September Board Meeting at 7:16pm and proceeded for the next two hours. Despite the Cowboys game, we were still nineteen strong around the table. Mike Stafford joined us, attending his second Board Meeting ever. Of course, with eight years since his last meeting, we do not expect to see him again until around 2020. Also, why the sixteen minute delay in beginning, you may ask? Well between us, Linda Bambina, PR and Member Relations, just turned sixty-five and treated herself to a Mediterranean cruise with her best friend whom she met in elementary school. Happy Birthday Linda! Region President John Hamilton kicked off the meeting with some great news. The Region recently gained seventeen new members and we are now 2,177 strong. Keep sharing your copies of Slipstream and Panorama with other Porsche owners. Carry them with you in your car, as they are great ice-breakers when meeting other Porsche owners. The sheer number of events that the Region puts on became the main topic of conversation 8
September 5, 2012 for the meeting. Because there are so many events and activities, be sure to check the Events page at the Maverick Region PCA website (http://mav.pca.org). Lori Mauthe, DE Chair, reminded everyone that these events often raise money for charity and are just a great way to meet people that have the same interests as we have. Christy Payne, Social Chair, has eighty-seven Raffle tickets left for the 50th Anniversary Germany Vacation. At $50 per ticket, with a portion going to our charity, the Huffaker-Hughes Hope House, these last few tickets will go quickly. This really is an incredible trip for the couple that wins. Please contact Christy with how many you want! Here are but a few of our upcoming events, also listed on the MRPCA website Events page: • Sept 29 – Grapes to Wine Saturday Drive. This is a combination Tour and Rally, starting at The Village Shopping Center in Allen and ending up at Grapes to Wine in Bartonville. Sunday Drivemeister John Harvey will be leading the Tour, and semi-retired Rallymeister Carey Spreen will be leading the Hare and Hound Rally to the same destination via a different route. Social Chair Christy Payne and John have organized Wine Tastings and an Italian dinner to be held especially for Tour and Rally participants. The dinner and tasting will require an additional fee, as will the Rally, but will be a great way to relax and enjoy the weekend! • Oct 20 – Tech Session: Electrical system maintenance at Mullenix Motorsport Engineering. See details elsewhere in this issue. • Oct 21 – Sunday Drive. “Teaser alert” – this one will get you
out of the doghouse, gentlemen. Set this date aside as you’ll want to take your spouse on this drive. (Details to follow.) • Nov 4 – Holiday Party. This year our traditional event becomes a Thanksgiving-themed party. • Dec 1 – 50th Anniversary Founder’s Day Gala. This will be held in the Grand Ballroom at Texas Motor Speedway, and will feature keynote speaker David Hobbs of the SPEED Channel. • Dec 2 – Charity Autocross at Texas Motor Speedway. David Hobbs will be attending this too. Next month we will no doubt report how successful the DE at MotorSport Ranch was over the September 15-16th weekend. As of this Board Meeting there were already over one hundred and thirty registered participants. Also, the Big Brothers/Big Sisters program was already at its limit of twenty children for the weekend. The event is so popular and appreciated by the program that they have a waiting list of children trying to attend. Please do not forget to sign up for the Charity laps at these events and take a child for the ride of his/her life. We will videotape the parade laps with the children and provide all of the kids with a copy of their track time. 2013 Planned DE Dates: • March 9-10 -- Eagles Canyon Raceway (ECR) • April 20-12 -- MotorSport Ranch (MSR) 3.1 mile course • June 1 -- ECR • Sept 21-22 -- MSR, 1.7 mile, counterclockwise • Oct 26-27 -- Texas Showdown PCA Club Race at ECR • Nov 9 -- MSR, 1.7 mile, clockwise
drives follow a viable route without hazards as forty to fifty Porsches navigate the back roads of the Maverick Region; and the upkeep of all equipment we rely on.
The Nominating Committee is currently addressing two open positions: Vice-President and Secretary. If you are interested, please reach out to Lori Mauthe, Bruce McQuaid or Luke Edson at the numbers listed on page 3 of this issue. Autocross Chair Al Silva and Time Trial Chair Travis Howard reminded everyone that we have several events planned over the next few months: • Time Trial: Sept 29 and Dec 8 at Mineral Wells, and Oct 14 at MotorSport Ranch, on the 1.3-mile course • Autocross: Sept 30 and Dec 9 at Mineral Wells What I learned about and appreciated is the tireless effort that goes into supporting all of these events. The last minute proof-reading of next month’s Slipstream in the
parking lot of the publisher; the registration of all the necessary forms to ensure the events are safe and fun; the pre-drives that must occur to ensure the Sunday
Everyone who has attended an Autocross or Time Trial has seen “The Truxster.” This pre-Industrial Revolution van houses all of the equipment for these events and was recently given an overhaul by Travis and Robyn Howard and Clay and Betty Perrine. They spent a full weekend building and replacing panels and applying new paint. Spoken as a true, proud papa, he said, “It now looks great…from fifteen feet away.” Thank you for your dedication! Oh yeah…the Cowboys beat the Giants 24-17!
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aving joined the Maverick family in ’81, Alan and I became a very active couple almost immediately. There were a number of couples who lived and breathed Maverick back then in the 80s and early 90s: the Davises, Gibbs, Usserys, Mayos, Suttons, Blakewells, Breihaupts, Knights, Hammills, Nannises, Underwoods, and of course, Brian Scudder and Lanean Hughes. I began to back out of helping and planning and devoting weekend after weekend to Maverick events in the late 90s when I went back to school to get another degree while still working full time. It was about that same time that another couple joined with their nine-monthold daughter and their first 911 that had a “big enough back seat for a baby seat, but was something that could successfully autocross.”
accommodate our car was Ed and Jan Mayo’s. That left “Cockroach” without transport, so that went on the Dugan’s trailer, which left THEIR car without transport. Enter the Usserys, who put the Dugan’s green 914 on THEIR trailer. That, of course, left the Ussery’s 914 needing transport. It was the only street legal car that was involved. At that point, Nancy Dugan graciously offered to drive it back. All this for a couple they barely knew. We were very grateful.” Well, James and Wendy, WE are very grateful that you both have
Twosome-ride -- and it’s been a MAJOR benefit to our club. To review: A year after joining, Wendy and James became Slipstream Editors when Brian Scudder was President and Lanean was “bending arms.” (Just ask Wendy about the “Margarita Story.”) Wendy continued as Editor when Charlie Davis returned to the office of President after 25 years. Charlie prophetically chose Wendy as the Selcer Award Recipient after only two years in the club. Little did any of us know… this was just the beginning. Team Shoffit became President James and Editor Wendy for the next two years. In the middle of those terms, enter Parade 2001: PCA Family of the Year!!
Gearing up for hosting the 2004 Ft. Worth Parade, Wendy accepted the enormous job of being Registrar and Assistant to Parade Chair, Jan Mayo. James was the Scoring Chair for ALL comIt was December, petitive events at 1997 -- enter Parade ‘04. He was the Shoffits. Apalso the webmaster James and Wendy Shoffit (as if you didn’t know) parently there for this Parade, were instant connections. given your all to the Maverick something very new at the time. Region, too. As the unofficial James continued to be the Tech Wendy Shoffit recently shared an Historian for this 50th AnniverQuiz Scoring Chair for Parade ’05 old story that I had never heard: sary year, I’ve created quite a few and ’07, where he started doing “When James and I were still spreadsheets of information about all the Parade Presentations at the pretty new to the club, we brought Mavericks, and your names fill up Banquets, a huge, but unheralded our 964 to an autocross at Mineral an amazing number of those little position behind the scenes. Wells. We ended up having a major rectangles, I can tell you! Since 2005 was a Triple Crown year for mechanical breakdown. At the you joined in 1997/98, you two Wendy: (1) Slipstream Editor; (2) time the only trailer that could have been on some-kinda-Turbo10
Selcer Award Winner again per Prez Rocky Johnson, AND then (3) PCA Enthusiast of the Year, one of the most prestigious awards at the National level. Wendy remained Editor for a record six years, while James returned for two more(!) consecutive terms as President, later becoming the Zone Rep for five states and a dozen Regions. He finally received the Selcer Award in 2010. Locally, Wendy has been registrar for years worth of Autocrosses, DE’s, and Club Races, as well as designing and printing all of the many items needed for those events. Nationally she has been in charge of
the Newsletter Contest, and is currently in her third year as National Newsletter Committee Chair, but has just given up doing the Parade Website because of time constraints during Parade. (Oh, really?) But wait! There’s more! The Turbo-Twosome are BOTH competitive and incredibly skillful inside their 911s (they’ve had four),
winning top honors at the 2007 Parade in Rally Unequipped and countless other trophies in all competitive events. (And not to be outdone, daughter Jasmine has trophied in the Art Show!) Then Wendy went on to a never-been-donebefore “three-peat” (’09,’10,’11) with Ladies’ Top Time in the Autocross, against hundreds of the best drivers in PCA. Oh, I almost forgot to tell you the BEST part about them. . . as a couple, as individuals . . . they are interesting, clever, generous, funny and fun folks. I’m thankful they’re part of our Maverick Friendship Family.
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Cliff ’s Ramblings: What a Week! By Cliff Blackshear
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t’s Club Race time for the Mavs. And DE time, and well, you get the picture. Oh wait, this goes on year round. What is it about fall that seems to really get everyone wound up hard? Must be the weather. I just came off a week that seemed to have end-to-end heart attack events. Monday through Wednesday was training with Porsche and a “hands on” Gold Meister test in Atlanta. I tried to make light of the testing when talking with people, but honestly? The anticipation of it was nerve wracking. Turned out it was 4 hours of time allotted to find three specific problems bugged into cars. How we approached the car with protective covers, how we logged and recorded our testing and test results were all watched and scored. It is strange working
in an environment like that. I do not like that kind of pressure. Passed the test and two hours later was on my way to Mid Ohio Raceway. Michael Hsu, Thomas Jones, Bernard Neusbaumer, and Billy Stevens were there in their Spec Boxsters along with Paul Alexander from Shenandoah Region in Virginia. Initially we thought the turnout for this NASA Championship event would have many Spec Box cars. Did not happen. Nonetheless it was serious fun. Bernard has nicknamed Thomas “The Emperor,” as he has been seriously quick this year. Seat time, dedication, and attention to detail have been his mantra. It shows in his performance at the track. Bernard was having tire issues when I got there but the Topp guys seemed to have gotten that corrected. He was rock solid after that and dogged Michael then Paul all weekend.
Michael was also having tire issues. He had a set disappear during the event. Kinda weird and he blames himself. It is a long story. He left them at the mounting shop, returned to get them after a long period of time and they were gone. No other sets he had were working as well. Friday his car was all over the place. Plus he had not had any seat time in the car for somewhere near a year. “I know yer quicker than that Michael, as you do.” Sunday he went with his best tires. Billy also had not been in his Spec for a year. He had been concentrating on his Cup Car and many different events. His Spec just refused to stop oversteering. It appears that his shocks were not responding to adjustments. Yet he took what the car gave him and got what he could out of it. Hallett is in three weeks, and Billy has committed to doing it. Shocks will be addressed, some sorting time will have been spent, and he will be back with a serious attitude to do well I’m betting. Paul had a terrible weekend. He showed so much speed and an ability to run up front. He had an off on Friday and the car was never right after that. Topp guys aligned and then after a couple sessions the camber and toe on right front were off again. Like Billy he got everything out of the car he could and was actually very quick. But he was working hard to manage the car and the right front tire was wearing incorrectly. Plus at one point he got a call that his wife had been admitted to the ER. He immediately loaded his car and was about to head out when she called and said “I’m OK - finish what ya started”. A true Porschephile couple eh?
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continued from page 12 Thomas was on fire at the event. 1.5 to 2.5 seconds faster than everyone else. His car was working flawlessly. For him it all came down to tire management and patience. The run group was 944 Spec, SpecE30, Spec3, and Spec 986. The 986 was clearly the fastest of the group. Midway into sprints, Thomas was all over the E30 BMW cars and lapping them. All other Spec Box guys were also having to sort through them. It was interesting to watch and required great patience to get by them. In the 45-minute Enduro it got really interesting. Paul was holding off Bernard for second place. Billy was right there looking for an opportunity. Michael was struggling with a car that just needed more grip. Billy could not overcome his car’s issues enough and it became Bernard nibbling at Paul’s brake
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fifth. Then with a couple laps to go Paul’s engine let go coming out of Turn 2. He coasted over and got well off track so as to not create a yellow flag situation. Unbelievable. We all felt so bad for him.
The view from one of Mid-Ohio Raceway’s observation mounds lights, while Paul mandated the car around the track. Thomas just left everyone behind. While most were working hard to get into 1:40 range times Thomas was turning consistent mid to upper 1:39s. With a couple laps to go, Thomas was nearly 30 seconds ahead of the Specs and was overall leader. Paul was second overall with Bernard in third, Billy fourth and Michael
Thomas 1st, Bernard 2nd, Billy 3rd, Michael 4th. So the Maverick Porsche guys showed up for the first NASA national Spec Box event and took all the podium spots . . . what a weekend! Now Hallett is in everyone’s sights and then MSR (Maverick event on Oct 27 and 28). DE coming weekend Sept 15 and 16 will have happened. Plus more events I have no space to go on about here. I need to get back into workshop mode. Gold Meister test is over. As Porsche integrates all their outlets around the world into one global family I have passed my challenge and am happy to be done with it. Cheers!
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Advertiser of the Month: Boardwalk Porsche By Linda Bambina, PR Chair
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oardwalk Porsche has been a good friend and supporter of the Maverick Region for thirteen years running. They have supported Maverick Region as a sponsor and advertiser and also have provided raffle items for our charity auctions throughout the years. For the last twelve years Boardwalk has been the Premier Sponsor of our PCA National Club Race. This year the Club Race is October 27-28 at MotorSport Ranch in Cresson. Boardwalk’s service department supports a number of Maverick Region racers and Drivers’ Education participants. Many Mavericks have their track cars maintained by Boardwalk, and it’s not uncommon to show up on any particular day and see a Maverick or two in the showroom, parts dept., or service area. Cliff Blackshear (Slipstream’s “Cliff’s Ramblings” author) is much more than Boardwalk’s Shop Foreman, as those of you who regularly read his column know! What’s more, our own Frank Briggs has figured out a way to combine work and play in a most unique way at Boardwalk! Many of you also know John Gladwill, a Master Porsche Technician in the Service Department at Boardwalk. He will also be racing the Boardwalk-built-and-sponsored “Spec Boxster” at October’s Club Race. But Boardwalk is much more than just a sponsor for our track events. As Client Relations Director Nicole Clarke writes, “The philosophy behind Boardwalk Porsche was simply to create a friendly, excellent 16
experience while representing one of the most respected and prestigious names in the automotive industry. What has developed is the Boardwalk Porsche Family.” That concept of family is truly the feeling that I got when I entered the showroom and offices of Nicole and GM Mike Marsh. I also noted a number of significant quotes from Ferdinand Porsche and other Porsche family members all around the dealership that echoed that same focus on having an excellent experience in relationship to the car. They know that a Porsche is very different from any other vehicle you’ll ever drive. They want your experience at Boardwalk Porsche to be unlike that of
any other dealership you’ll ever visit. They work hard to do some special things for their customers, past, present, and future. “Throughout the year, Boardwalk hosts many events, from our Owner’s Rallies on some of North Texas best back roads, to a handful of Launches in celebration of the ever-evolving Porsche, to the Annual Client Appreciation Events and the Hot Summer Nights Car Shows. Boardwalk Porsche is proud to sponsor many community charities throughout the year, striving to make every event mean a little something extra,” explains Nicole.
She told me “Boardwalk isn’t out only to sell and service cars. There is a way of life, a community and culture that is represented through every experience clients have when they come through the door, whether it’s to visit their favorite Parts Specialist, see what the newest release is, or talk racing with John Gladwill. Boardwalk exists to enhance and enrich the community that Porsche creates.” The man driving this philosophy is General Manager, Mike Marsh. Joining Boardwalk Porsche in late 2009, Mike has amassed some three decades worth of knowledge and experience working with German cars. Most of that skill-set has been earned with the Porsche marque. A native of Amarillo, Texas, Mike operates under a simple proviso: provide an easy, streamlined, and ultimately enjoyable experience for each client. To execute this, he leads a high-performance sales, management and technical team. “It’s the best I’ve seen,” he says. “They take absolute pride in this dealership. That’s remarkably uncommon. There is something special going on here.” I encourage you to take a peek at their unusual webpage if you haven’t checked it out already. Besides some links to help you “Build Your Porsche”, “Compare Models,” and even a link to Estimate Payments, there are Photo Gallery Pages, their Porsche Blog, and pages of Porsche Posts as well as personal Reviews galore. I’ll post one more right here: Boardwalk Porsche, you and your people are phenomenal. Thank you for being a part of our Maverick Family for all these years.
Tech Corner: Guardian Angel, Karma, or Just Lucky? By Ed Mullenix, Tech Session Chair
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his past May, our beloved club Treasurer brought his 968 to the shop to have a noisy strut replaced and servicing done prior to the June D.E. I wound up replacing both struts because they had lost their fluid and no longer damped the suspension. The 968 had a little over 100k miles so we changed the transmission filter and fluid (Jim’s car has a Tiptronic), front brake pads, an oil change and a D.E. inspection. Everything looked good.
of pulleys and timing belts with their attendant bent valves, damaged cylinder heads, or worse. Jim had had the timing belt and water pump replaced about 40k miles earlier. Typically the water pumps and belts and such last much longer than that. “Stuff happens”! What didn’t happen was a broken timing belt. During the test drive I drove Jim’s car an extra two miles to a parts store and back to the shop. Had I not, Jim would have picked up the 968 and headed back to his office on I-75. It would have “died” at about the Campbell Road exit. The extra repairs caused Jim to miss the D.E.
The 944/968 variants tend to be a little “noisy” in the engine bay because of the timing and balance shaft belts whirring around, the alternators whistling a little, and the power steering pumps whining. Jim’s 968 emitted the usual noises but a little louder than normal. I took the car out for a test drive. The new struts really improved the feel on corners and everything worked as advertised.
In an earlier column I listed the trials and tribulations of another 968 owner with a Tiptronic transmission. Well, in August Jim’s guardian angel had taken the day off. The rubber drive plate on his car sheared. When the rubber on the drive plate shears (see photo), the steel travel stops on the plate and flywheel bang together.
The noise is similar to an engine connecting rod trying to escape the confines of the engine. The drive plate is mounted in the same place as a clutch pressure plate and connects the engine to the driveshaft like a conventional clutch. The “Tips” and the manual transmission cars use the same drive tube and bell housing. The “Tip” cars even have a pilot bearing in the back of the crankshaft that never spins but only centers the drive shaft. The drive plate on Jim’s 968 is 20 years old and had 110k miles on it. Considering that the working part of the plate is made of rubber, I suppose that’s not too bad. The drive plate is $1200, and if the thing wasn’t so difficult to get out, I would experiment with replacing it with a manual trans. flywheel and clutch. The clutch disc would never wear out because it would always be engaged. Maybe I’ll work on that when I retire.
I brought the car back into the shop to wipe the “paw prints” off the fenders. I was cleaning my hands when I heard the 968 suddenly get quieter. I turned to look and saw smoke coming out of the timing belt shroud. I ran and shut off the engine. After removing the upper section of belt shroud, I discovered that the water pump bearing had seized and the belt was sliding on the pump pulley rather than turning it. The friction quickly overheated the belt and it was probably seconds away from breaking. I mentioned in a previous column about the catastrophic failure
Sheared rubber drive plate from the 968 Triptronic transmission October 17
Time Trial 4 / Autocross 5: The MineralRing Results compiled by Dean! Yamada Time Trial 4 Results September 8, 2012 Class 3 Class 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 Class 6 6 6 Class 7 7 Class 8 8 8 Class 10 Class 1X 1X 1X 1X Class 2X 2X 2X 2X 2X 2X 2X 2X Class 2R Class 3X
Name Travis Howard Name Mark Schnoerr Tom Leavitt Oleg Perelet Wesley Lincoln Brandon Barrilleaux Andrew Barrilleaux Sigrid Schnoerr Name Gary Kelley Scott Wolthuis Robyn Howard Name John Higgs Ray Nannis Name Al Silva Jeff Herrmann Pat Silva Name Richard Diller Name Brad Henderson Mitch Williams Jerrett Jan Eric Johnson Name Nathan Wainwright Chris Fithian Armstrong Vongsavath Scott Steider Sean Rosenfeld Patrick Dyer Tom Monheim Jake Hoover Name Lane Roathe Name Billy Kuehn
Driving 1974 Porsche 914 (Yellow) Driving 1974 Porsche 914/2.0 (LIME GREEN) 1983 Porsche 944 (Tan) 1990 Porsche C2 (red) 1994 Porsche 911 (Green) 1994 Porsche 911 (Green) 1994 Porsche 911 (Green) 1974 Porsche 914 (Lime Green) Driving 1985 Porsche Carrera (Red) 75 Porsche 911S (Blue) 2003 Porsche Boxster (Blue) Driving 2009 Porsche Cayman (Silver) 1999 Porsche 911 (Blue) Driving 2012 Porsche Cayman R (Peridot green) 1987 Porsche 951 (Blue) 2009 Porsche Carrera S (Metallic Green) Driving 1972 Porsche 911S (Red) Driving 2000 Mazda Miata (Silver) 1995 Mazda Miata (Red) 1993 Mazda Miata (Dirty Undie White) 1999 Mazda Miata (Green) Driving 2002 Mazda Miata (Red) 2004 Nissan 350Z (Super Black) 2004 Honda S2000 (Sebring Silver) 2003 Nissan 350z (Daytona Blue) 2012 Nissan Nismo 370z (Gun Metallic) 2004 Nissan 350Z (Blue) 2005 Honda S2000 (Silver) 1989 Nissan 240SX (Silver) Driving 2000 Honda S2000 (Silverstone) Driving 2009 Cadillac CTSV (Black)
Autocross 5 Results September 9, 2012 Car# 95 Car# 14 23 26 644 3 10 914 Car# 1 56 65 Car# 21 722 Car# 713 81 613 Car# 550 Car# 71 186 72 94 Car# 75 88 177 117 581 41 4 170 Car# 999 Car# 777
Fastest 74.310 Fastest 73.966 77.333 77.509 78.037 78.819 79.698 99.914 Fastest 68.252 69.963 73.016 Fastest 72.094 75.570 Fastest 70.012 70.473 71.546 Fastest 72.039 Fastest 70.276 70.924 71.280 73.527 Fastest 68.026 68.968 69.420 70.129 70.713 72.552 73.527 82.605 Fastest 70.648 Fastest 76.532
Class 3 3 3 Class 4 4 Class 5 Class 6 6 6 6 6 Class 7 Class 8 8 8 8 Class 10 10 10 Class 1X 1X 1X 1X Class 2X Class 2R Class 3X 3X 3X Class 3R 3R
Name Jerrett Jan Ed Mayo Travis Howard Name Mark Schnoerr Sigrid Schnoerr Name Carey Spreen Name Gary Kelley Robyn Howard Fran Ussery John Poakeart Don Gary Name John Higgs Name Jeff Herrmann Al Silva Pat Silva Stan Brunson Name Richard Diller John Leto Gary Leto Name Jim Harris Lorin Stolz Leilanie Jan James Schwan Name Nathan Wainwright Name Lane Roathe Name Jeff Rackley Blanton Payne Hayley Mahone Name James Hollinsworth Dean Yamada
Driving 1974 Porsche 914 (Yellow) Porsche 911 (Marathon Blue Metallic) 1974 Porsche 914 (Yellow) Driving 1974 Porsche 914/2.0 (LIME GREEN) 1974 Porsche 914 (Lime Green) Driving 1982 Porsche 911SC (Guards Red) Driving 1985 Porsche Carrera (Red) 2003 Porsche Boxster (Blue) 2000 Porsche Boxster S (Yellow) 2011 Porsche Boxster (Gray) 2007 Porsche 911 (Blue) Driving 2009 Porsche Cayman (Silver) Driving 1987 Porsche 951 (Blue) 2012 Porsche Cayman R (Peridot green) 2009 Porsche Carrera S (Metallic Green) 2012 Porsche Cayman R (Peridot Green) Driving 1972 Porsche 911S (Red) Porsche 914 (Green) Porsche 914 (Green) Driving 2007 Mazda Miata (White) 1996 Mazda Miata (Blue) 1993 Mazda Miata (White) 1990 Mazda Miata (Red) Driving 2002 Mazda Miata (Red) Driving 2000 Honda S2000 (Silverstone) Driving 2006 Lotus Elise (Silver) 2011 Hyundai Genesis (White) 2011 Hyundai Genesis (White) Driving 2012 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 (Silver) 2002 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 (Red)
We will be running the 1.3-mile course
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Car# 59 5 95 Car# 14 914 Car# 590 Car# 1 65 16 908 924 Car# 21 Car# 81 713 613 813 Car# 550 151 15 Car# 62 2 172 42 Car# 75 Car# 999 Car# 72 7 9 Car# 71 18
Fastest 70.531 72.220 73.394 Fastest 69.636 70.869 Fastest 74.096 Fastest 71.640 74.719 74.920 77.702 82.916 Fastest 72.625 Fastest 73.087 73.170 78.193 87.355 Fastest 70.969 74.678 77.189 Fastest 71.567 72.749 74.448 76.323 Fastest 70.439 Fastest 75.013 Fastest 71.456 74.081 81.213 Fastest 69.793 70.538
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We Owe It to Our Cars! By Ash Seidl-Staley
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hen I was brought into this world, my grandparents dressed me in a shirt that read “My first car will be a Porsche,” and it was. It was a Fisher Price toddler buggy with a large Porsche decal stuck to the front of it, but to me that still counts. Since then I have lived and breathed Porsche. My youth was filled with dreams of driving each year’s new 911, and the loving memories of my grandfather working on his 914/6, 928 and 911/935 projects. In April of 2011 the time finally came when I could buy my own Porsche. A quick search on Craigslist led me to my Guards Red 1987 944. I was warned by my family that an early Porsche would require a lot of time and money, and man were they right! Since the steal of a deal, I have had to replace numerous parts, some of which included a fly wheel sensor, the entire rear axle assembly,
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practically all the interior, water pump/belts, and a brake package.
ing the more expensive performance pad was the right choice.
That last item is very important and is the stem from which this article flowers. Living with older Porsches, we owners are bombarded with upgrade kits and OEM parts, but which parts are right for our cars? I was faced with this dilemma when looking to replace the brake package. I do not make ungodly amounts of money; if I did I would be driving a GT3 RSR, so my choices are not only limited to available parts but to ones that are financially feasible.
A month or so back, we had a typical Texas afternoon rainstorm. With the unexpected rain, as many of us know, the roads become full of “terrible drivers.” I was driving home from work turning left on K Avenue from Spring Creek when directly in front of me a Lexus swerved out of his lane across mine and crashed into the median. Startled, I applied my breaks in a pumping motion but was still fish tailing thanks to the wet pavement. Holding the slide, and missing a collision with the car in the lane next to me, I skidded to a halt. I went from 0-45 to 45-0 in a matter of 15 seconds with only an inch to spare!
After weeks of searching, I ended up going with a standard set of Sebro Vented brake discs and a rebuild kit for each of my calipers. It’s weird to say, but I was stumped on what pads to get since every discussion board and magazine I saw endorsed different products. After searching a little while longer I was left with a decision to get either cheap AC Delco pads from AutoZone, or save one more paycheck to spring for some EBC Yellowstuff 4000s. I cannot express how choos-
Owning a Porsche has changed my life; I can’t imagine not having one. So from one multiple Porsche owner to the next, I ask you to always give your car the quality parts it deserves. You never know when those parts will save not only your life but your car’s as well.
Member Spotlight: Matt Hines By Lisa Steele, Membership Chair
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his month’s Member Spotlight is on Matt Hines. Matt is the proud owner of a 991 series 911 Carrera S. He’s had the car for about 7 months, but Matt is not new to high-end cars. Having been the owner of a Bentley GTC, Ferrari F430, and Mercedes SLS, Matt admits that his Porsche “BEATS THEM ALL.” When Matt was in his early 20s, he worked for Autohaus Sports Cars in Oklahoma for about nine years. This is where he found his love for exotic cars.
wife Penny and has two grown children. Matt has lived in the DFW area for 25 years, and when he is not driving, his other hobbies include golf, fishing, and going to his lake house in Granbury.
Matt currently owns his own home improvement company called American Eagle Builders. He is married to his wonderful
“That afternoon she called me on the way home and asked ‘What button do you push to make it go fast-
Matt shared a funny story about his wife driving his car. “Penny has never liked driving my cars. I think she did not want to be responsible for anything that might go wrong, but one day I had to beg her to drive it to the dealer for service because I was not able to do it myself. She finally gave in and said ‘Yes.’ I told her it was just a car and to have fun with it.
er? And how does the spoiler come up?’ Penny was having a BLAST driving the car! I guess I will have to buy her a Panamera this fall.” Look for Matt and his wife Penny at the track or next PCA event you attend and extend a warm welcome into our Maverick family. If you are a new member and would like to be considered for our monthly “SPOTLIGHT” feature, please contact me at membership@ mavpca.org.
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October 23
August Happy Hour: Fox & Hound By Katie and Rick Schwausch
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he location for the August Happy Hour turned out to be ideal. We started the evening in a private room just inside the door of the Fox & Hound in Lewisville. Shortly after I arrived, I was visiting with the manager, who offered to cone off part of the parking lot so we could line up all of the cars— next time, just call in advance. It is always impressive to see a line-up of Porsches in any location, and it just facilitates the discussions that occur at every Happy Hour: talk of our prized possessions. After an hour or so of visiting, people moved into the dining room for dinner and to continue the various conversations amongst the groups. Maverick Happy Hours always include a variety of interesting people, from new members, to regular attendees, to a couple who split their time between Texas and California. One of the first couples I had the opportunity to visit with were Squire and Nancy Manar. Squire recently purchased a 1986 944, and they joined the club just 2 weeks ago (Squire can’t wait for his
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Photos by Linda Bambina first issue of Slipstream). He owned a 944 25 years ago and has always wanted another one. Both Squire and Nancy worked in real estate for many years. Squire is now retired and Nancy is working towards retirement as quickly as she can. Chris and Ann Christensen also made a guest appearance. Chris was the Social Chairman responsible for organizing the Happy Hours for many years until he finally had to give it up. He and Ann now split their time between homes in Texas and California. It was a nice surprise for many in attendance to see the Christensens present, and lots of time was spent reminiscing about past activities.
loaded into the car and delivered to the Post Office in north Fort Worth, to be mailed out to all of the members. Today, it is obviously a much more automated process and the end result is a publication that is recognized for its excellence by the national PCA organization. Linda has been very active in the club for many years, and my respect for those people who continuously contribute their time and effort into the club is tremendous. Another very interesting story was told by Ash Staley. He came to the Happy Hour in his grandfather’s Germany Region shirt. It turns out that his grandfather was the President of that Region of PCA, and the Porsche spirit definitely runs through Ash’s blood. He is currently working on two Porsches: a 944, and a 911 that he wants to convert into a 935. Ash is an aspiring writer and would like to begin contributing to Slipstream as a columnist. And as it turns out, his first contribution is in this issue!
Warren Bischoff and Ann Christensen Speaking of past activities, I had the opportunity to visit with Linda Bambina as she regaled me with stories of the early days of publishing Slipstream. Back then, it was a completely manual process; they laid out each issue by hand and the first issues were printed at Ussery Printing, where it is still printed today. With the assistance of many volunteers, they had to staple the issues together by hand, apply the labels, and then they had to sort all of the issues by zip code. The issues then had to be rubber-banded together by zip code (very specifically per Post Office rules) before they were
John Hamilton (left) and Ash Staley John Hamilton, President of our local Maverick region, was present to greet old and new members alike. Also in attendance were Ralph and Barbara Kaufmann, who made their regular monthly
anniversary photo taken at Texas Motor Speedway. He appeared somewhat relieved to find out there was at least one 944 in the photo.
visit to the Happy Hour scene. Also there were grandfather George Luxbacher and his grandson Drew Abel. I never did find out if Drew has permission to drive his grandfather’s car. It is phenomenal when you can pass the passion on to other generations. I know my daughter, who is a senior in high
Please join us at this month’s Happy Hour for the variety of discussions and fun at BJ’s in Plano on Thursday, October 18.
Don Gary and Squire Manar discussing the merits of 924 Turbos and 944s school, can tell the difference between the various models of the 911 to the utter amazement of her guy friends at school.
George Luxbacher (right) and grandson Drew Abel
Our passions are revealed in many different ways, notably Don Gary and Squire debating which Porsche model is better, the 944 or the 924 Turbo. I wonder who won that debate? Don, who owns a ’91 924 Turbo, was crushed to find out there were no 924s present in the 50th
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If you have any changes that you would like to make to the MRPCA membership guide, call Lisa Steele 214-709-6418.
Lisa Steele, Membership Chair Anderson, Clyde Frisco, TX 1992 968 Carnes, Karen (Greg) Frisco, TX 2013 Boxter S Chand, Riz Dallas, TX 1997 Carrera 4 Christy, Michael Carrollton, TX 2006 Boxster S Dauterman, Peter Dallas, TX 1984 911 Davis, Mickey Grapevine, TX 2009 Cayman, 1983 911SC Fett, Bob Dallas, TX 2002 911
Hardman, Christopher (Lorenzo Moreno) Dallas, TX 2013 Boxster
Manar, Squire (Nancy) Allen, TX 1986 944
Heckel, Bob Dallas, TX 2003 911 4S
Metzger, Nick Dallas, TX 1986 944 Turbo
Helstrom, Corky (Michele) Carrollton, TX 2009 911 4S
Miranda, Rick Allen, TX 1969 912
Stephenson, Justin (Greg) Dallas, TX 2004 Cayenne S
Moore, Meg (Hayward) Coppell, TX 2004 Boxter S
Van, Al (Janie) Plano, TX 2011 911 Carrera
Hollander, Ira (Adam) Fort Worth, TX 2013 Panamera
Shori, Sandeep (Vanita) Westlake, TX 2012 Cayenne
Waller, Joe Fort Worth, TX 2004 911 Turbo
Lindstrom, Soren Dallas, TX 2005 Carrera S
Starr, Kristyn (Botond Laszlo) Dallas, TX 2006 Carrera S
Hildewig, Bruce (Kim) Bedford, TX 2001 Boxster
Major, Robert Dallas, TX 2012 911
Maverick Membership Totals Members ~ 1,312 Affiliate Members ~ 865 Total Membership ~ 2,177
Wong, Ronald (Hubert) Arlington, TX 2007 997 Yepuri, Jay (Moha) Irving, TX 2011 Panamera
Save the flash! Flashing your high beams at fellow Porsche drivers is a time-honored tradition . . . keep the flash alive!
Anniversaries 20 Years Gilmore, Ronald Hall, Kelly Wilkins, Lee 15 Years Marks, Kevin 10 Years Burton, Niul A.
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5 Years Anderson, Roberto Housewright, Patty Jones, Thomas W. Perrin, Michael E. Weisberg, Robert J.
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For Sale: 1998 911 Carrera Cabriolet, 47,500 miles, Ocean Blue Metallic/E1 with Cashmere Leather/LG. 6-speed with strong clutch. Always serviced at Zim’s Autotechnik with records. Never tracked or hit; no dings, dents, or tears. New $5000.00 Porsche convertible top. New Michelin Sport A/S Plus tires. Carchex extended warranty with zero deductible, good until 115,000 miles or 6/14/2016. Porsche Certificate of Authenticity. Original MSRP $83,497.00. Highly optioned including Motor Sound Package. 18” wheels w/ technology rims, wheel caps with colored Crests, HiFi Sound w/ 3-way Speakers. Porsche Windstop Deflector. Porsche Carrera Cashmere floor mats, power heated front seats. I am the second of two PCA owners. Last of the air cooled 911s and very collectable. $41,900.00, firm. Contact Frank at 817-812-3166 or email srcfl@att.net. See photos at http://img.gg/HN92pXa (10) For Sale: 1986-1/2 928S, Red with black leather interior, sunroof, power seats, deluxe stereo. This car has the 288-hp 5.0 liter 32-valve V8, auto trans, limited slip, 17-in 5-spoke wheels, S4 tail, S4 suspension package, and Brembo brakes. All receipts, R12 AC needs repair. Contact tedcarrington@hotmail.com or 214-552-8523 cell (10)
For Sale: 1978 911, White. Inspired by the limited production 1974 RS 3.0, it includes a 3.6 liter engine, 5 speed transaxle, turbo brakes, A/C, new interior, wide body design, sunroof delete, and bare metal repaint completed in April 2008. The car has been driven less than 5K miles since completion. Price: $40,000. Contact Hugh Lindberg at 281-543-2458 or hlindberg@comcast.net (10)
For Sale: 2004 996 Carrera, Seal gray with full black leather, 54,500 miles, 6 speed manual, Bose, xenon, PSM. New LNE IMS bearing, clutch, water pump, rear tires, front rotors, all pads. Clear bra on front clip and headlamps, black wheels, red calipers, body color center console, quad tips. See http:// db.tt/9OW7o6jp for pics and docs. Priced to sell quickly. $26,900 OBO. Leif Peterson, 817-681-3038 or leifp@yahoo.com (09)
For Sale: 1986 944 Turbo race car, red, Club Race Class E, current PCA log book. Less than 5 hours on the following: Rod Bearings; Clutch; Flywheel; Torque Tube (rebuilt); Trans w/LSD (rebuilt); Moton Club Sports (refreshed by AST); Guards Red Paint (exterior). Weltmeister sway bars, Lindsay exhaust and cross-member, brand new fire system and much more. Wired for radio. Purchased from a local DE instructor in 2008, with all receipts since I purchased the car. Just put numbers on it and go right to grid. All work done by the shop foreman at Ruf Auto Centre since 2008. Approximately $18k spent on the car in the last 6 months. $17,000 or make an offer. Michael_Williams2000@hotmail.com or call/txt 972740-0486. (09)
For Sale: 1999 996, 59K miles. Absolutely hammered flat beyond belief in hail storm. Mechanicals, wheels, tires good, might need the “jaws of life” to see the interior. Color moot because front and rear glass gone, most body panels are done, some assorted exterior pieces might be salvaged. Photos available from <msullivan@malassociates.com>. Suitable for some sort of conversion to club racer or demo derby vehicle. Asking $10,500 but willing to negotiate, but no poultry. 214-546-4359, ask for Mark. Bill Stafford, mobile 214-677-8612 (09)
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For Sale: 2009 997.2 C2S Cabriolet, White/ Red interior (full leather), black top, 16K miles. PDK, Sports chrono, Sharkwerks bypass pipe, full power vented seats, Bose audio, I-Pod connection, all weather mats, tint, CPO warranty until 2015. In excellent condition. $78,000. Contact Mike Lee at mikehlee69@gmail.com (09) For Sale: 2000 Boxster S, Arctic Silver/ Nephrite Green Special Leather, 6 speed, sport chassis, Litronic. Original owner, 121k miles, new warranty engine at 32k, new battery, rear window, windshield. Porsche dealership maintenance, good condition inside and out, no modifications, no accidents, needs 120k service. $12,000. Contact russellholloway@juno.com
For Sale: 2002 996 Carrera Coupe, Silver, 6-speed with factory spoiler, 43,500 miles, new tires in 2011. $30,000. Contact Bob at 214-732-8304, or email rkdenninger@gmail.com (09) For Sale: 2009 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet, Basalt Black Metallic, in excellent condition. Cab roof is black with Stone Grey standard leather interior. Sports Exhaust System, Self Dimming Mirrors, Dynamic Cornering Lights, Bluetooth Phone interface, Bose High End Sound Package w/ XM Radio. Floor Mats in matching interior color, universal Audio Interface, heated and air conditioned front seats. PDK, Sport Chrono Package Plus (includes launch control), 13,194 miles - one owner, smoke-free. 20” wheels. Maintained perfectly. Asking $82,000. JoAnne Curtin, Mobile 214.450.4091, email address: JoAnneCurtin56@gmail.com (08)
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