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Volume 58, August 2004, Issue 8
Departments Zone 5 Presidents ..........................................................1 List of Officers/Board Chairs .......................................4 Road Ramblings (President’s Column)......................5 Curves Ahead (Editor’s Column)...............................8 Maverick Minutes..........................................................8 New Wheels..................................................................27 Anniversaries................................................................28 Unclassifieds.................................................................28 Advertiser Index...........................................................28
Upcoming Events Calendar of Events..........................................................1 Happy Hour at Bahama Breeze....................................2 Maverick Lunches...........................................................2 Zims Swap Meet .............................................................2 Autocross/Time Trial......................................................3 Board Meeting ................................................................5 Founders Day................................................................17 Palo Pinto Tour.............................................................26 Arkansas/Big Cedar Lodge Tour.................................26
Past Event Recaps Happy Hours at Railhead Smokehouse ......................9 Parade Club Race .........................................................10 Parade Drivers Education, Episode 1...................14-15
Day 7 9 18-19 19 21 28
September - Events Board Meeting at Boardwalk Happy Hour Drivers Education (MSR) Palo Pinto Tour Plano & Bedford Lunches Addison Lunch
Day 9 12 16 18 21 30
November - Events Board Meeting at Bobby Archer’s Founder’s Day Bedford & Plano Lunches Happy Hour East Texas Tour Addison Lunch
Day 1-3 5 9-10 14 16 19 22-24 23-24 26 31
October - Events Hallett Club Race Board Meeting at Keith Olcha’s Time Trial #6/Autocross #6 (MW) Happy Hour Zims Swap Meet Plano & Bedford Lunches Arkansas/Big Cedar Lodge Tour Drivers Education (MSR) Addison Lunch Charity Autocross (TMS)
Day 4-5 6 11 16 21 28
December - Events Drivers Education (TWS) Board Meeting at Keith Olcha’s Maverick Holiday Party Happy Hour Plano & Bedford Lunches Addison Lunch
Wanted: Managing Editor .............................................2 Mayhem at Infineon 2004...........................................16 2005 Nominating Committee.....................................17 My First Parade.............................................................18 Checkered Flag: Bill Evans ..........................................18 A Funny Thing Happened in Santa Fe......................19 Early 911 Restoration: No. 1 .......................................20 The 24 Hours of Le Mans......................................22-23 2004 Financial Statement............................................24
Photography Bob Benson, Bill Stafford, John Evans, Ben Hartsell, Charles Freeman, Keith Verlaque, Dennis Chamberlain, Matt Platts Cover Photo by Matt Platts Adrian & Kathy Casey of Roanoke brought their Santa Gertrudis Bull, “Primo” to Parade 2004 for a photo session
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Miscellaneous
“Primo” poses with a group of “Parade Kids” and Parade Chair, Jan Mayo
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2004 Porsche Club Zone 5 Presidents ARK-LA-TEX Kenneth A. Chandler 318-865-8210 bad968@aol.com
COASTAL BEND Tinker Floyd 361-993-5757 tinker986@aol.com
LONE STAR Stan Wenger 713-467-0453 stan@stanandjanelle.com
MARDI GRAS Brad Bradford 504-546-0964 sandrahh@pipeline.com
OZARK Ron Mott 501-954-9162 pcar_914_6@msn.com
WAR BONNET Mike Lindsey 405-773-4568 mlindsey21@cox.net
CIMARRON Dick Dobson 918-251-3310 dickdobson@webzone.net
HILL COUNTRY Weston Dillard 512-423-8327 westondillard@austin.rr.com
LONGHORN Ruth Parks 830-537-4242
MAVERICK Keith Olcha
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OZARK MOUNTAIN Leslie Morse 501-530-1537 therainmeister@netscape.net
WHISKEY BAY Ray Quick 225-767-7666 mercuray1@yahoo.com
ZONE 5 REP Brooke Van Horne tvdrug@flash.net
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2004 Maverick Region - Board, Officers & Chairs Maverick Region President Keith Olcha
Vice-President Noby Takahashi
Secretary Mimi Spreen
Treasurer Bob Knight
W - (817) 706-7678 H - (817) 251-6865 keith.olcha@charter.net 711 Manchester Court Southlake, TX 76092
W - 972-761-4311 H - 214-327-8911 vp@mavpca.org 9201 Garland Road, #115A Dallas, TX 75218
H - 972-420-9953 secretary@mavpca.org 709 Reno Street Lewisville, TX 75077
W - (214) 461-1426 H - (214) 349-1108 treasurer@mavpca.org 9047 Oakpath Dallas, TX 75243
Keith has been a regular at all of our driving events and has recently been heavily involved in the planning of our Driver’s Education program. Keith has also started driving his 911 RS in PCA Club Races.
Noby has been a member since 2000. He is an active participant in many Maverick driving events and has helped out with the Autocross schools. He drives a 2001 Boxster S.
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.
Mimi has been a PCA member since 1989, including being actively involved in 2 other regions. She served with husband, Carey, as Vice President for 2 years. She drives a 1970 914-6.
Drivers Education John Sandusky
Logistics & Support Joe McGlohen
Communication Wendy Shoffit
Rallies & Event Ad Design Teri Davis
W - (817) 777-0421 john.c.sandusky@lmco.com
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H - (972) 506-7449 wendy@shoffit.com 1112 Santa Fe Trail Irving, TX 75063
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John has been a member since 1986. He has become increasingly involved in Drivers' Education events over the past few years. He drives a track prepared 1990 C2.
Joe has been involved in virtually every type of event that the Maverick Region holds. Joe was the 2001 Selcer Memorial award winner. He owns a 912 and a 914 2.0 liter. AX Chair, TT Chief Instructor Chuck Machala
DE Chief Instructor Club Race Co-Chair Bryan Henderson
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.
A member since 1997, Wendy is a past Slipstream Editor and has won the Selcer Memorial Award. 2001 PCA Family of the Year. She owns a ‘90 C4 Cab and a ‘78 SC. Membership
Managing Newsletter Editor Matt Platts
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TT Chair, AX Chief Instructor Bill Miller
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Driving Education - Tech Ray Leudecke
Driving Rules Bill Dugan
Tours Ted Glover
Club Photographer Kevin Hardison
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Safety Joe McGlohen
Workers Mike Lockas
Maverick Email List Bob Benson
Web Site Steve Boyd
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Club Race Co-Chair, Hospitality, Charity Lanean Hughes
Workers Shelly Burbank
Mentor Program Dennis Chamberlain
Swap Meets David Mock
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Parade ‘04 Chair Jan Mayo
Past President James Shoffit
Zone 5 Representative Brooke VanHorn
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Road Ramblings by Keith Olcha, Maverick Region President
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was recently given the July issue of a new magazine called “Texas Driver.” It is self-described as being about automotive enthusiasts who are passionate about what they drive, what they do, where they go, and how they do it…” Why I bring this to your attention is that none other than our own Jack Griffin’s garage was featured in the issue in an article titled “Garage Mahal.” Jack has a wonderful collection of 356, 911, 914, and Speedster editions (8 cars in all). Two of which were entered in the historic car display at Parade ’04 in Fort Worth in July. I don’t know how long their offer will last but if you email info@texasdrivermagazine.com and ask for the “three free issues as per the magazine ad” they say they will send them to you. I’ve read two issues now, and I think it’s a very interesting publication. It is a little like a combination of “Automobile” and “Christophorus.” By the way, Jack’s garage is very nice. Read the issue and you’ll know what I mean. On another topic, what about the new 997? The 993 didn’t make me give up my 964 and the 996 couldn’t make me give up my 986. However, this car, the new 911 Carrera, designated Type 997 gets me thinking about a change (sorry, Karen). Besides combining newer and old-line historic design cues, it is a value since it will offer more than the outgoing 996 in terms of features
of mileage, time, and speed. Driver and passenger seats with power backrest, manual height adjustment and integrated airbags. Outside mirrors are electrically adjustable and heated. Automatic extending rear spoiler. Bi-Xenon lighting system with headlight leveling and washer system. Alarm system with radar interior surveillance. Split folding rear seats. Automatic full climate control. PCM with 5.8 inch color display, in dash CD and sound package, which includes 9 loudspeakers. Order option 670 for navigation. Footwell lighting. Auto dimming interior / exterior mirrors with integrated rain sensors. Homelink system. Cruise control. And finally, please look in this issue of Slipstream for information on the nominating committee for identifying the officer candidates for 2005. As I mentioned last month, we will be turning over several positions. The next issue of Slipstream should have a call for volunteers for the exact board positions we’ll have open, in addition to the Executive committee. In most cases, a good attitude and some time and effort is all you need to do a great job helping Maverick Region to be the best it can be for serving its members. As I write this I have just returned from a joint Club Race and DE at MSR we ran with the DFW chapter of the BMW Car Club of America, so there’s a lot of clean up and put-away to do. Till next month.
... 997 gets me thinking about a change (sorry, Karen) ... and performance for the same price. The 997 also goes back to a multiple engine model lineup. There will be a 911 Carrera, and a 911 Carrera S. The Carrera S having a 3.8 liter engine. I’m sure you’ve read about them in magazines. If you can’t get to a dealer in the next few weeks, Park Place Porsche, our sponsor of the September 18-19 Drivers Education event at MotorSport Ranch, will have three or four of them on hand for you to examine during the weekend. Here is the list of standard equipment on the “S” model. It is extensive: Standard equipment includes: 3.8 Liter Flat 6 cylinder engine with vario-cam producing 355 Horsepower. 6-speed manual transmission with dual-mass flywheel and hydraulic clutch. 19’’ Carrera S light alloy wheels. Anti-lock braking system (ABS). Porsche Stability Management (PSM). Active Brake Differential (ABD). Traction Control (ASR). Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPSM). Porsche Active Suspension Management System (PASM). Braking system with 4-piston monobloc fixed alloy calipers and ventilated brake disks. 3-spoke sport steering wheel (Diameter 370MM) in leather with full color Porsche crest. On-board computer with continuous indication 5
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Curves Ahead by Matt Platts, Slipstream Editor
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e’re still playing catch-up after Parade. In this month’s issue, you’ll find informative and entertaining articles about the Parade Club Race and Drivers Education events. Both events were very well attended, and I know that many Parade-goers enjoyed the ability to hit the “high banks” of Texas Motor Speedway.
This issue contains a few special articles written by Maverick Region members. Bill and Marilyn Stafford went to the ALMS race at Infineon Raceway at Sears Point and brought back an article for us to enjoy along with several great photos. One photo in particular, got published in Sports Illustrated, Autoweek, People, and Racer. Great work Bill! Check out that article on page 16. You’ll also find a cool story about a trip to Santa Fe by Ben Hartsell, Trisha Henderson’s view of her first Parade, John Evans’ trip to Le Mans in June, and the beginning of a series of articles by Charles Freeman about his early 911T restoration project. The month of July, because of Parade, was a slow month for Maverick Region social activities. But that didn’t keep us from ending up with a great turnout at the Railhead Smokehouse in Colleyville. Railhead is one of my favorite locations, partly because it’s just a few minutes drive from my apartment (until I move!), and because of their great food at reasonable prices. I also agree with the slogan on the back of their t-shirts and enjoy supporting them for that. I don’t want to hurt any feelings
here, but feel free to check it out when you are in the neighborhood and would like some good Texas Bar-B-Que. Social activities finally got back into swing, beginning with a dinner social at Big Tom’s BBQ and followed by the PostParade weekend at the Cliff Lodge on Possum Kingdom Lake. I wasn’t able to attend either event, but I’ve heard that they were both a lot of fun. Look for articles about these events in the October issue. Coming up in November is the Maverick Region Founder’s Day banquet, then the Holiday Party in December. The Holiday Party is one that I look forward to every year – there’s always a wonderful variety of homemade food to enjoy – everyone brings their favorite dish. There is also some housekeeping to be done in this month’s issue. You’ll find the 2004 financial statement on page 24. It’s great reading for those of you with an eye for columns and numbers. We are also at the time of year when it’s time to nominate new Maverick Region club officer candidates. See the ad on page 17 and email the committee with your nominations. Finally, I’ve got to mention the driving events that are remaining this year. When you receive this, the September DE will be very close, but there may still be time to get in to the October DE. That’s the one I’m targeting this fall. There is also one last DE and AX coming up in October, followed by the Charity AX on Halloween day. The Charity AX is a “run what you brung” AX, so it’s always an interesting one. I hope to see you there!
Maverick Minutes by Teri Davis
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he August 10 Board Meeting was held at Autobahn Porsche. Attendees were Keith Olcha, Matt Platts, Joel Nannis, Joe McGlohen, Mike Brodigan, Lanean Hughes, Bob Knight, Charlie Davis and Teri Davis. We may have set a record for the shortest meeting. Keith called the meeting to order at 6:32 p.m. and we adjourned at 7:40 p.m. Matt discussed future staffing needs for Slipstream. He envisions dividing the editor's job and thereby increasing the staff. Wendy and Matt will stay on the staff, but we are in need of a managing editor, someone to handle the graphics, and the newsletter always needs proofreaders to catch errors. Mike Brodigan discussed Slipstream advertising. Several advertising contracts will expire October 1st, at which time rates will be adjusted upward to reflect the growing cost of producing the newsletter. Mike also announced that we have some new advertisers signed on. Bob Knight announced that we do have money in the bank. The transfer of funds to the new bank is underway. A detailed financial report has been forwarded to the president. 8
Joel announced that membership has now reached 1206 members. Lanean brought a preliminary floor plan for the new Hope Shelter and announced that land has been found for the project. She also reported on the arrangements for the Founders' Banquet for Mimi Spreen. Another topic of discussion was the disposition of leftover supplies from Parade. The bookcases and jewelry cases loaned to the Parade Goodie Store will be offered to the school that provided storage space prior to and after Parade. Any pieces the school does not want may be disposed of in any manner the school decides. As host region, Maverick has first option to purchase leftover Parade goods at a discount. It has also been decided to purchase the leftover pylons as well as the copier purchased for Parade Concours scoring. The excess pylons will be placed in the region's storage facility for future use. The copier will be kept by Teri Davis for copying rally instructions; however, the copier will be owned by the region and may be used for other events as needed, or Teri will make copies for region purposes from originals provided by event chairpersons. Bylaw requirements for the Nominating Committee were quickly reviewed and the meeting adjourned.
Happy Hour at Railhead Smokehouse by Dennis Chamberlain
Photo by Dennis Chamberlain
Photo by Dennis Chamberlain
Photo by Dennis Chamberlain
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slide show that he put together from shots he had taken at the events at Texas Motor Speedway. It turns out that he had something like a 3 zillion millimeter lens, which is magnified by a Lanean Hughes & Trisha Henderson 1.5 factor on his digital camera, and he had it mounted on an exceedingly stable tripod. You could count the stitches on Brian Henderson’s racing gloves as he whizzed by Bob’s camera on the big oval. Frankly, our new member turnout was not up to par, but the reason was that for three months PCA had been behind on getting out the names of the new members. Accordingly, I hadn’t been able to email an announcement to any of them. We’ll catch up with all of them for the September happy hour. And speaking of our September 9 happy hour, it’s on to a new place in Irving – Bahama Breeze, which was recommended by Mike Brodigan. Hope to see you there. Brian Petri Photo by Dennis Chamberlain
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he July Happy Hour was located at the Railhead Smokehouse, their layout and central location works out well for us. Those are the primary reasons we return there for happy hours every Happy Hour Crew: Jay Easley, nine months or so. OK, Tinker Edwards and Dennis Chamberlain well, the ribs are a good part of the attraction, too. And the inexpensive drinks. I guess the city of Colleyville hasn’t figured out yet that a margarita in a big beer stein is supposed to cost six bucks. Ignorance for them is bliss for us. Anyway, this was a great gathering because it came on the heels of the Parade, and getting to visit with Jan Mayo and some of her chief helpers as they reflected back upon the previous week was very interesting. And we had a special treat in that Bob Benson brought his laptop with a
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Parade Club Race by Keith Olcha
Photo by Bob Benson
and then practice, qualifying and two races on Saturday. The first race for each group was a sprint race gridded by qualifying times that lasted approximately 25 minutes. The second race for each group was a “Formula Libre” format. The Libre format involves gridding and starting the cars single file from the pits. The starting
Bryan Henderson “leads the pack” through the chicane
Photo by Bob Benson
order is a reverse-order of their fastest single lap time from the weekend up to the prior sprint race. For example the slowest car of the weekend in that run group goes out first, and the fastest goes out last. Furthermore, there is a handicap (time delay) given
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Side-by-side down front “straight”
for each lap of the race, which in this case was fixed at 14 laps. So back to our first example- the first car goes out. Let’s assume this car/driver is 10 seconds slower per lap than the fastest car. The last car would be held 140 seconds(over two minutes) and then released. Theoretically, they should both cross the finish line at the same time. All the cars in each run group were each laid out in this slowest to fastest fashion and it made for great racing and viewing. The slower cars got a clear track and a chance to build a lead, while the faster cars had to pass cars and try to catch up to the front of the field. In both Libre races, all cars finished within half a lap of each other. Additionally there was some drama along with excellent car control, when Jim Cherry, driving a C class RS America had his engine blow unexpectedly on the oval banking in Nascar Turn 2 and dump 10 quarts of oil on the track. Following right behind was Glen Gatlin who went Keith Olcha passing the “Nextel Tower” through the oil spill at over 150 mph. Glen’s GT3 Cup Car spun 720 degrees (two full spins) and he managed to keep it off the wall as he gained control after the spins. Glen won an award for his driving, and we’re all glad it turned out okay. Of course, Jim got a bill for his engine rebuild, but he didn’t get hit either, thankfully. All told, it was a great Club Race, and I’m glad it could be an official part of the Parade ’04 agenda. Photo by Keith Verlaque
... had his engine blow unexpectedly on the oval banking...
Photo by Bob Benson
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or the first time since PCA Club Racing began, a Club Race was held during, and as part of Parade. Considering that PCA Club Racing, along with Drivers Education events, have become our club’s most popular and well-attended activities, it was very exciting to be a part of this event. Seventy-five racers from around the country took part in the racing that was divided into two run groups. Each run group had practice, practice starts, and a 10 lap fun race on Friday,
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Parade Drivers Education, Episode 1 By John Sandusky Mr. Sandusky: “Who’s on First?” Sgt. Friday: “No, not First. Friday.” Mr. Sandusky: “The Parade DE? It was on a Wednesday and Thursday. Obviously, Sgt. Monday wasn’t there, now was he?” Sgt. Friday (frustrated): “Ugh. My name is Sgt. Friday. I need to know what you can tell me about one Peter Porsche.” Mr. Sandusky: “Well, Sunday, why didn’t you just say so? It all started on a Tuesday, if I recall. I got a phone call from Lanean Hughes, our hostess of hospitality, saying that Peter was interested in driving in the DE. He had never done one before. He wanted to drive in the DE on Thursday, so that left us Wednesday to work out the details and other arrangements. I discussed the arrangements with Bryan Henderson, our chief driving instructor, and Keith Olcha, our region president. Peter wanted to keep it low key, so we’d have to do our best and not make a big production out of it.” Sgt. Friday: “I get it. Porsche…cars…’key’…’production’. Nice play on words.” Mr. Sandusky: “Sorry, no pun intended. Anyway, Thursday comes and Peter arrives with Jutta Aldenhoff, the Porsche Club’s liaison from Porsche in Germany. She is also entered in the DE, and is driving on Thursday as well. She has considerable experience on tracks and she is discussing the track layout with Peter. I talk with them for a while, and get Peter to fill out some paperwork from the event. I also explain the schedule and that I will be Peter’s instructor when he goes out on the track. They tell me that Peter will be driving a Cayenne S. I tell them that we can go out in the Blue group, and then follow that with the Yellow group if Peter feels like he wants to. Peter says to me, ‘You’ll be my instructor?’ I say yes and then he looks puzzled for a second.” Sgt. Friday: “So he’s guilty!” Mr. Sandusky: “You’re a sick-o, Saturday. No. He is grasping for an English word. He says something to Jutta in German, and she translates: “Peter says, ‘My condolences.’ He has a sense of humor, Saturday. Humor. Something it appears you’re lacking.” Sgt. Friday: “I had a tough childhood. So this Peter Porsche
Photo by Bob Benson
Photo by Bob Benson
The Parade DE, Episode 1 Sgt. Friday:“Your name, ma’am?” Lady: “Sally. Sally Drivesalot.” Sgt. Friday: “Ok, Ms. Drivesalot. Can you tell me what happened on or about July 7th and 8th, 2004?” Ms. Drivesalot: “Well, oh dear, how do I start? Well, it was a beautiful summer day, warm and wonderful, with distant clouds dotting the sky. Many people were milling about, anticipating events…” Sgt. Friday: (interrupting): “Ma’am?” Ms. Drivesalot: “Yes?” Sgt. Friday: “Please. Just the facts, ma’am.” Ms. Drivesalot: “Well, OK, then. Ready? 155 entrants on Wednesday,161 entrants on Thursday,36,000 entrant-miles driven on the TMS track, 14 sunburns, 1 lightning strike, 40 checkered flags waved, 12 sets of brake pads changed, 1 Park Place Porsche pavilion,1 Toyo Tires trailer,6 yellow cars,48 silver cars, 20 blue cars, 1 stunning black Carrera GT, driven during the lunch break by none other than Doc Bundy,0 non-Porsches on the track, and, 1 Peter Porsche.” Sgt. Friday: “Really?” Ms. Drivesalot: “Scout’s Honor.” Sgt. Friday, (sighing): “OK. Who can corroborate this…this, ‘alibi’ of yours?” Ms. Drivesalot: “John Sandusky. He was there. Go ask him.” Later… Sgt. Friday: “Mr. Sandusky, I’m Sgt. Friday. I have a few questions about the Parade DE.” Mr. Sandusky: “I was never there. I don’t know what you are talking about. I was out of town that weekend. I was visiting a relative. I had to clean the house. I was never at that hotel. Was she the cute one?” Sgt. Friday (agitated): “Sir, I haven’t asked you anything yet.” Mr. Sandusky: “Well, go right ahead, Tuesday. What are waiting for? Christmas?” Sgt. Friday: “First, sir, it’s Friday.”
Eric Erz exits the chicane 14
Doc Bundy drove Peter Porsche around TMS in the Carrera GT
Photo by Bob Benson
Photo by Bob Benson
Doc Bundy drove a few visiting dignitaries for parade laps too
person, head of Porsche AG. Tell me about his driving.” Mr. Sandusky: “Well, I can tell he is ready to go. He and Jutta get to the grid area 20 minutes before the Blue session is about to go out. The White group had barely left. I meet them up there and get in the driver’s seat of the Cayenne with Peter in the passenger seat. I’ll do a couple of familiarization laps in the Cayenne before turning it over to Peter. We have time to talk about the track and his experiences. We talk about his childhood experiences with his father, and going to race tracks, and 914s with 8 cylinder engines, and the new 997 coming out. He tells me the 914/8 is the only car he has taken to 300 kph. He says that is too fast on the Autobahn, and that too much can happen at those speeds. He also tells me this is only the 3rd track he has ever been on. He was on a track outside of Boston and the track in Estoril. He has never been on banking before, either. Time flies, and the White group is coming off the track. Soon we have our helmets on and we’re ready to go. We get waived out first, and I take to the track, explaining the parts of the track that we’ll be using as references. He pays astute attention to what is happening. I do a couple of laps and then bring the Cayenne onto the hot pit so we can change drivers. Once traffic clears, we are onto the track and he is quickly up to speed. He remembers the track like he has been here a hundred times. Soon we are catching others in the group and passing. He is tentative on the banking, but that is natural for people the first time there. Everywhere else, he is aggressive and confident. He pushes the Cayenne and is clearly enjoying the experience. Quickly, the session is over and they waive the checkered flag. On the cool down lap I tell him he has done very well and I can tell he is enjoying this.” Sgt. Friday: “And that’s it? It’s over?” Mr. Sandusky: “Not quite. He looks over to me and says, ‘We can go again, yes?’ ‘Yes, of course.’, I say. ‘We’ll go back to the grid and go out with the Yellow group.’ The Yellow session is a continuation of the previous session. He makes a little more speed on the banking, coming out of NASCAR turn 4 I see 110 mph the last few laps. He takes the chicane at 80, but only once. Most times, he is taking
the chicane at about 70 mph and using the entire width of the chicane with impressive precision. We pass a couple of more cars. He is quite natural driving the Cayenne, pushing it, squealing the tires. Soon, that session is over as well. On the cool down lap I tell him he is really doing well, and that I saw him hit 110 on the banking. He is proud, but he looks over and says, ‘But you were hitting 130.’ I told you he was observant of what was happening, even when I drove the Cayenne.” Sgt. Friday: “Quite impressive.” Mr. Sandusky: “Not really. I think I could have hit 140.” Sgt. Friday: “No, not the speed. The story.” Mr. Sandusky: “Oh, sorry. And, thank you. That was a thrill meeting Peter Porsche, and being able to be his first DE instructor. I’ll always remember that from the 49th Porsche Parade. I hope someone took pictures.” Sgt. Friday: “So that was it? The end?” Mr. Sandusky: “Yes, that was the extent of the driving. I did hear that on the way back to the hotel, Peter could not stop talking about driving on the track. He told them, ‘John said I hit 110 on the banking. How fast is that in kilometers?’ Ah…about 180kph they answered. ‘Yes!’ Peter said.” Sgt. Friday: “I think I have all the information I need. Thanks for your cooperation.” Mr. Sandusky: “It was nice talking to you, Friday.” Sgt. Friday: “Really?” Mr. Sandusky: “Scout’s Honor.”
Photo by Bob Benson
DE drivers enter the infield straight braking zone
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Mayhem At Infineon 2004 By Bill (aka Jim) and Marilyn Stafford
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Photo by Bill Stafford
Photo by Bill Stafford
Photo by Bill Stafford
Audi #38. They were never challenged, even though J.J. did ust 2 weeks after NASCAR attacked Infineon Raceway at take the Audi sightseeing down a Jeep trail. What can you Sears Point, the American LeMans Series (ALMS) came to say…. cubic money rules, although J.J. is a great driver and town with Dale Earnhardt, Jr. in the field. The track has does have a nice Monaco tan to boot. been resurfaced, runoff areas expanded, and seating is great for the spectators. The good news was that ticket sales were up The best race of the weekend was the SpeedWorld GT 30% from last year (probably to watch Junior), but the bad race on Sunday prior to the ALMS race. Finishing order was news was that he didn’t make the race. Unless you live under a Porsche, Corvette, closely followed by the Pilgrim Cadillac rock, you have been exposed to the incident, ad nauseam, CTS and a trail of GM parts. The Cads are getting faster and including my photos in Sports Illustrated. So lets talk about the they look really cool. They (according to Andy Pilgrim) are “incident” first. The following reasons for the crash and burn “just a little too heavy”… probably due to the mini bar were offered to the media, spectators, track officials and anyone installation…but they do have a great climate control system. else who would listen: Pit Rat Notes - Known Fact: Earnhardt’s car suffered a 1. Greasy track from recent resurfacing (track temp was fuel filter neck rupture on impact. Little Known Fact: The #8 about 120 degrees. Corvette crew was up to 3:00AM Sunday installing a new 2. Cold tires. fuel bladder on the car airfreighted from Detroit that day. 3. Bad Luck. This one is Lesser-Known Fact: The 2004 probably true. make-up of the racing fuel After the wreck, which now contains Methanol, shut down the race for 30 which is causing degradation minutes or so, it became of the fuel bladders and “O” apparent that the nasty bits of rings in the fuel systems. molten wonder putty, carbon Should this change? fiber and pieces of unobtainium that had dripped Really unknown Fact. from the Corvette, had disEarnhardt travels with 2 solved some of the newly motor coaches – 1 for him, 1 resurfaced track. But it was off for his entourage. Car stuff line (unless you drove like comes in another. Earnhardt) and therefore, the The German Porsche Dale Earnhardt, Jr. emerges from the fiery inferno beat went on. drivers did not know Dale Jr. The Race: The field was limited to only 26 cars, with 3 They asked Holly Job (wife of Alex Job) “Who is this Dale LMP1 and 3 LMP2 entrants. One can’t help but wonder guy? He must be pretty famous!” Since they were pitted next about the future of a series that draws the GARRA race to the Corvette team they saw first hand the media and entrants, but I digress. Winner in the GT class was the team fan frenzy created by Dale, Jr. When asked ”Is Michael “Flying Lizard” a San Francisco based local team (until after Schumacher as popular in Europe as Dale, Jr. is here in the the hooray ceremony, champagne squirt, press interview) The States? They replied, “Michael is very popular and draws as Officials reviewed the race stats after the race and decided much attention as this Dale guy.” That comparison seemed to they didn’t in fact win, due to a drive through pit lane put Dale’s popularity in perspective for them. infraction (you go into the pits, you gotto stop…. it’s a law). It was the consensus of the drivers and team owners that This put the Alex Job Team into 1st and 2nd respectively and having Dale, Jr. at the event was great for the series. Everyone moving the Lizard to 3rd. Despite the carnage to the Corvette was benefiting from the added exposure. Can this save the team (#8 car burned) (#4 car hit once, crashed 2 times) the #3 series? Will the NASCAR guys ever come back to ALMS? Will Fellows/O’Connell car came in 1st with the Lamborghini 2nd the German teams get Beer or chewing tobacco sponsors? and the #4 Corvette 3rd. The LMP1 class was another Audi Support your local racetrack. romp with J.J. Lehto and Marco Werner driving the Champion
1st & 2nd Place (GT) Porsches of Alex Job Racing 16
The “Flying Lizard” 3rd Place (GT) Porsche
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My First Parade by Trisha Henderson
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would like to tell you what a great time I had at my first Parade. I was always told how much fun it was to go to meet old friends and see great cars.
I didn’t think I had that many old friends to meet, but I really did! Having had the chance to accompany Bryan, my husband, to some of the Club Races he stewarded, I did not realize how many old friends I had until I had the opportunity to see them again at Parade. It was great visiting with those we had met through the Club Races. Is this where I say, “It’s not just the cars, It’s the people?!” Since Bryan was helping to put on the first Porsche Club Race during Parade and then racing in it, I decided that if I was going to volunteer I needed to choose something early in the week. I was lucky to get the opportunity to be apart of the welcome tent with Sandi Lapp, my best friend from Austin. To tell you the truth I didn’t put it together: Texas, the Fourth of July, Hot!!!, Outside under the welcome tent. It really wasn’t that bad. I met some really cool friends from all over the United States. Out of the few people who happened to stop by, one family went out of their way to find Sandi and me and give us a picture they had taken of us with their family. After the warm weekend of the welcome tent, I want to thank all the good people who volunteered with us. Monday seemed like a good morning to sleep in before we got busier with all the upcoming fun. Lo and behold Bryan set the
alarm clock for 7 AM (or so we thought). When a horrible loud awakening alarm went off at 7 AM, Bryan almost demolished the little button on the alarm clock, when it was actually the fire alarm from the hotel. Over the loud speaker they announced the evacuation of the building. Well, of course, I had to put on my clothes and make up and find my purse before evacuating, right? I finally got Bryan out in the hall and had to knock on the door of my friends to make sure they were as miserable as we were being awakened for a Fire Drill! There actually was a small fire that the hotel’s building staff put out. I never did see the Fire Department, but what I did see was the best part of my Parade experience, the Concours!!! Early in the morning there was a cool green, almost tropical island feeling. There were beautiful cars from all ages in pristine condition. These cars were parked on the brick streets of Sundance Square within the shade of lush green trees. It was cool, green, and calming. The smiling faces of old friends and beautiful cars made a great day! I guess I could go on forever. I want to thank all the people who let us have the opportunity to put on a Club Race with Parade. It was difficult, but I believe well worth it. It is great to see that so many people find so many ways to enjoy such a great car. We were all brought together from many walks of life with different interests, yet we all have the one thing in common; we love the car. The people and the friendships aren’t too bad, either!
Checkered Flag by Richard Miller And now a few words from Bill Evans, W5BMY. “Thanks!” Well, it’s only one word but Bill sure appreciated all the cards and calls during his recent unpleasantness in the hospital. Alas, this is a hard to write. The above message was conveyed by Bill when it seemed that he was well on the road to recovery from heart surgery. Yet, a few weeks after the surgery, Bill got to feeling bad. So back to the hospital he went. And the doctors found cancer. Bill was a Navy veteran. And a 45+ year member of SCCA. And a member of the Porsche club. And the past owner of a significant Porsche 356. And a ham radio operator. And an electrical engineer. And much more. Those of us in the SCCA will miss Bill for his early work in F&C and his recent, if you can call the past 20 plus years recent, work as Radio Bill. And those of us in ham radio will miss Bill for his knowledge and willingness to be an ‘Elmer.’ And those of us in PCA will miss his reminiscing about how cars used to be. And those of us who are in the Sports Car Club of America (SCCA), the Porsche Club of America (PCA) and the Garland Amateur Radio Club (GARC) miss him on all fronts. Funny, it seems like every where I went, Bill was ahead of me. Our sympathies go out to his wife Lois, and his daughter Donna, and to his grandchildren. 73 Bill (which is ham talk for best regards), the checkered flag has waved (or as we all know, the race is run). 18
A Funny Thing Happened In Santa Fe by Ben Hartsell
Photo by Ben Hartsell
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There were plenty of Porsches on hand in Santa Fe
that evening – back from dinner and relaxing at the Bishop’s Lodge – I again here the sound of an air cooled Porsche motor – but this time a six! I stepped out into the parking lot and there sits a beautiful ’74 911 2.7. This is all becoming too coincidental so I walk over to the owner and introduce myself. The owner, Al Greenwood, had just driven over 400 miles from Denver to Santa Fe (averaging 37 mpg!!) in his 30 year old 911 with 471,000 miles on the odometer! Al, the original owner, told me he had the motor rebuilt 8 years ago and just in the past 2 weeks had the transmission out for the first time – he’d lost 2nd gear. I told Al my story about the 356’s we’d seen that morning and he informed me that there was to be a mini-parade and concours in the Santa Fe Plaza the very next day. Needless to say all our plans changed and Michelle and I spent 3 hours on Saturday viewing many beautiful P-cars and meeting PCA members from the four corners. Michelle’s favorite was a stunning pale yellow 1998 993 Cabriolet. My favorite was a sleek Speed Yellow ’96 993 C4S. The weak effort of the day was a guards red 2000 996 with an aero kit and GT3 wheels – the car was intended to be GT3 clone – including GT3 script on the rear deck lid! One look inside told the real tale, however, this car had rear seats and the tach redlined at 7k RPM. Until I saw that I had doubts, hopes even, that this was a Euro import of the Mark I GT3….I just hope the owner made all those changes to the car – and not an unscrupulous seller! The Road Runner Region pulled off a great event – there were even a couple of Mavericks in the concours! What a great surprise, beautiful day, and fantastic unexpected warmup to Parade ’04!
Photo by Ben Hartsell
ichelle and I recently went on vacation to Santa Fe, NM. We decided to drive over and, for comfort and luggage space reasons, decided to take our ’02 Audi A4 3.0 rather than my ’97 993 Carrera S. I had resolved NOT to talk all week long about my favorite subject – Porsches. After all, this was to be a vacation for Michelle as well. So after a couple of days relaxing at our resort we went into town one morning for breakfast at a French café. As I was standing outside after breakfast waiting for Michelle to appear I heard the familiar exhaust note of a flat 6 – no wait! – A flat 4 four Porsche motor. Then, to my surprise, around the corner wheels a stunning silver Porsche 356 Speedster! I thought to myself – “This is Santa Fe – no shortage of money hear so it’s not so surprising to see a car like that”- and I continued to wait for Michelle, wishing she had seen the beautiful car. Then, just as she arrived outside the café and we set off down the street I again heard the purr of a well maintained flat 4. Thinking the Speedster had come around the block, perhaps searching for the same café we had just visited, I caught Michelle’s attention – located the car – and pointed it out to her. But something was subtly different this time. The Speedster had a split rear grill – this car had a single rear grill, different plates,and was not a Speedster at all – rather a 356 Cabriolet!
An exquisite example of a 356 Speedster
Photo by Ben Hartsell
Photo by Ben Hartsell
Hmmm…what are the chances of seeing 2 pristine 356’s on the same day, in the same block of downtown Santa Fe, NM? Off we went for a drive up towards Taos – there are actually a couple of wineries to visit in NM! On the way I spied yet another Porsche – this time a beautiful Guards Red 993 with Colorado plates! “Well, there are quite a few Porsches in these parts”, I thought once again. Later
Michelle’s favorite, a 993 Cab
Ben’s favorite, a 993 C4S 19
Early 911 Restoration: No. 1 by Charles Freeman to buy the car for $3500 if he would deliver it to my house. Whenever I see a car I want I usually make a bad decision and this may be one of them. So the car arrives at my house the next weekend and I am like a kid in the candy store. I look it over once more to make sure there was nothing obvious that I missed. In general it looks okay, so I start taking photographs of the car and start the interior removal. Most of the interior had already been loosened so it wasn’t a significant issue to remove it. One thing I learned a
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... I waited for the impending explosion and fire ...
The black re-paint needs a lot of help!
little too late was not to throw out parts as someone may pay you for them. I will add that I have the luxury of a 3-car garage with an attic. Without this space I wouldn’t be tackling this job. So here are my thoughts about the 1973 1/2 911T Targa. The engine is the best of the magnesium cases as it has extra webbing for greater structural integrity (7R case). The “T” engine was probably not overly taxed having the least horsepower of the 911’s of that time. The CIS induction system isn’t your friend for a very high performance engine but this can be remedied. I can either add carburetors or convert it to mechanical fuel injection (MFI). The MFI is even more plausible because this ’73 1/2 CIS is the only year where the injectors are in the heads and not the intake runners, right where the original MFI systems went. The Targa is not great for a track car but works well for an occasional drive to work, even if I don’t put the air conditioner back in. One point that our California brethren don’t understand is that profusely sweating while driving a car quickly reduces it’s fun quotient. Next time, more details on the teardown.
Photo by charles Freeman
Photo by charles Freeman
replace oil sealing components. Especially since oil is the life-blood of the engine. My investigations into the 2.7 L engines having bolt failure caused by excessive heat led me away from those years. Thus I ended up focusing my efforts on the early (pre-’74) models. I looked at several that I found locally but the price was too high. These were all in somewhat running condition but would need significant work and were outside my budget. The budget was dictated by my wife whom I will praise for her support of my never-ending love-hate relationship with automobiles (I will explain later). Finally, I found a 1973 1/2 911T Targa in Dallas (about 100 miles from my house). The owner said it was a fixer-upper and he was right. He let me spend six hours tearing the car apart in my investigation for the killer (rust) and any other major issues. The car had a terrible black paint job (I assume to hide the original Sepia Brown color). I found one rust hole just under the drivers seat about 2 inches in diameter and another 1/2” size hole behind that. The undercoating (or what Porsche thought was a good idea) appeared to be solid except where the holes were. The Targa top material was gone but the folding mechanism was there. The owner’s garage floor was covered in a pool of oil. I figured I was rebuilding the engine anyway, so who cares about oil leaks. He attempted to start it and pumped the gas pedal. Before I could tell him to stop it backfired. I waited for the impending explosion and fire but it didn’t happen (now I kind of wish it had). Well, after all was said and done I agreed
Photo by charles Freeman
n what I hope to be a continuing series of articles I want to show everyone the fun, and not so fun, aspects of trying to restore an early 911. Let me start this off by saying that I have some mechanical skills and decent hand tool set. I am a big do-it-yourself fan mostly because of my budget. By training I am a chemist so I will test my ability to research, evaluate, and apply information with a lot of sweat involved. Which 911 to buy? Considering my budget, less than $5000, I knew I needed to look at an early model. I looked at a couple of ‘80s models but upon inspection the rubber components such as suspension bushings were sagging and needed replacement. All of the weather stripping was beyond its usefulness. Also, looking at oil leaks on the engines I figured it might be just as well to rebuild the entire engine than to spot
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The 24 Hours of Le Mans by John Evans
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ust prior to the 24 Heures du Mans, I was ending a two week tour with some students in Europe. I wanted to fulfill a lifelong dream to go to the granddaddy of all endurance racing. This had been festering for over 40 years and now it was going to happen. Friday, June 11th: I boarded connecting trains in Switzerland to get to Paris, then changed stations in Paris. I had two 50 pound bags, each with a burned out wheel. I was dragging this heavy luggage up and down stairs, walking long distances from platform to platform, and it seemed like a mile from the Metro to the Le Mans bound TGV. I thought I was going to die right there. There were no elevators or escalators and the four levels of stairs are tall and steep.
... two 50 pound bags, each with a burned out wheel...
Photo by John Evans
Upon arrival in Le Mans, I was going to store the bags in a locker at the station and backpack to the circuit. The non-English speaking information staff told me, “no lockers available because of terrorists.” I am exhausted from six train changes and the heavy luggage and there is no place to store the bags. They wouldn't even let me throw them in the garbage can and just walk away. I had come nearly 5000 miles to see something I had dreamed about since I was a boy and it was falling apart. A young lady at the station spoke English and called my only contact, Gilles, a local guy, to come get me at the station. As we were driving to meet our dinner party, a friend phoned and said he was unable to come to the race. Gilles said that his tent is already set up and did I want to use it? I had planned to sleep under a canopy of some CA friends. Club Arnage is a group, mostly English, who make the pilgrimage annually. Their website full of information, so I had made plans accordingly. About midnight, we headed for the campsite. Saturday, June 12th: I got into the tent about 3:00AM and tried to sleep with fireworks going off almost all night, then up about 7. I wanted to walk as much of the track as possible to get my bearings and found out quickly that there will be a lot of walking here. Le Mans is a race track area with
A spectacular view of the main straight at Le Mans 22
grandstand, pits, etc. but past the Dunlop Bridge, some esses, and around the bend the circuit merges into country roads. The circuit is about 8.5 miles and it takes an LMP1 car about 3:35 to make the round at over 150mph average speed. I found a hill past the Bridge and settled in among a sea of people at 1:00. At about 3:00 a parade of Audi A8 sedans appeared under the Bridge, thru the esses, and around the bend. They were led by an Audi Le Mans. It’s a supercar to compete with the Porsche Carrera GT, Ferrari Enzo. The sedans were deployed around the track and used as safety and medical cars for the race. As the track marshals and corner workers manned their locations, the crowd began to get excited an hour before the flag dropped. At 3:45 everyone was standing and a “nasty” sounding A8, clearly different from the earlier group, was leading the warm up lap. Everyone cheered as over 40 racers drove past most sounding like high pitched Asian powered cars except for two yellow ‘vettes. They were dramatically different. At 4:00, the seventy-first 24 Heures du Mans began. I heard the revving of engines and two heart beats later as I’m focused on the Bridge I see the LMP1 Audi’s, then other cars following at a frantic pace. They are through the esses and past me so fast, I can’t follow them. It takes me several laps to adjust to their speed through the esses and around the corner. There is huge difference in watching cars go past on TV and seeing them for real. Things are a lot faster when you are there by the track. I spent some time walking to viewing areas along the track and all the time in awe of the whole spectacle. At 9:00, the Club Arnage gathering is at the Champaign Bar. I enjoyed meeting many guys, about 2 hundred, that I had talked with on the website. Some, I had asked questions and so they knew who I was, a newbie from Texas. Afterwards, I went back to the track to watch night racing for a whole different perspective!!!! It was surreal. There were areas of dark where only the lights of the car illuminated the track contrasted to areas where the TV lights were like daylight. I watched the cars in hard braking just before the Mulsanne straight and saw the red/orange glow of their disks. Sunday, June 13th: At 3:30AM, I tried to sleep. Even with earplugs, I could hear the cars since they were about 100 yards from my tent. At the beginning of the race, I was drinking a bottle of water watching the cars go by but when the Corvettes went past the plastic water bottle would vibrate in my hands. These cars have such a macho rumble that the ground literally shakes as they go by. I did manage a little sleep but I could tell every time the ‘vettes passed even 100 yards away. The crowds loved them and cheered as they would roar past. Nothing else sounds like them. The Audi’s are the quietest and the fastest. They sound like rushing wind as they come toward you with a muffled quiet sound as they go past and exit away. The ‘vettes just beat you with a deep sonic barrage that assaults every cell in your body. I got up Sunday morning and was happy to know the ‘vettes are still running because I hear them circling every 3 minutes 50 seconds. The USA representatives from GM were making a good showing and leading Ferrari.
Photo by John Evans
I borrowed a grandstand ticket for a couple of hours and just watched the cars run. I was right across from the Corvette pits located in the middle of pit row. With grandstands on both sides of the straightaway, it was like being in a drum with the cars screaming past. At 1:00 I select my spot for the finish. There are terraces between the grandstand and the track for people to sit or stand. So that’s where I wanted to be, about 10 steps before the finish line. About 50,000 other people thought the same thing but I got there about 30 minutes before the crowd. At 3:45 the overall winner was in doubt. After 24 hours of refueling, tire changes, driver changes, wrecks, repairs, there were 34 seconds between the first and second cars. The crowd went into a frenzy as the Audi UK is trying to close in on the #5 Audi. The Champion Audi (US sponsored), wrecked in hour 2, had been repaired and had climbed from 44th position to 3rd and was closing fast on the front runners. The race ends with 40 seconds between the two Audi’s with the Champion Audi coming in third. The closest race in Le Mans history. As the cars pass by, the crowd cheers all cars. They appreciate any car that finishes. They all realize that this has really been a 24 hour sprint race because the lap times were still very quick. On the winners podium the teams gathered by their respective flag and it surely was great to see the Stars and Stripes on display. The winner’s national anthem was played and champagne was sprayed by the drivers onto the crowd just below. The LMP2, GTS, and GT categories were won by USA sponsored cars, unprecedented. It was very emotional for me to see the US flag and hear our National Anthem played for the class winners. I was very proud to be an American.
The number 90 Porsche, in for a driver swap
As I departed from the crowd and made my way back to camp to pack and catch my ride to the train station, I was thinking, what an experience, what a story, a dream come true. At the train station, I saw the first American I had seen in several days, a photographer with Car and Driver to do a Le Mans story for an upcoming issue. Corvette drivers Johnny O'Connel and Ron Fellows came to wait for the train and we have a nice conversation. Did I have a great time? Do I want to go back? Was it worth it? Le Mans is more than a race around the clock. It is an EVENT that has to be experienced to understand. I wanted to write this down before my aging mind forgets. Or, maybe I can review it as I prepare for what I didn’t get to do or see this time. Gotta do it again!
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2004 Financial Statement
Parade Posters
by Keith Olcha, Maverick Region President Yearly Totals thru June 2004 (dollars) Income NATIONAL SUBSIDY AUTOCROSS Registrations Track rental and expenses Total Autocross
Expense
7,728.00
7,728.00
12,303.65 (8,444.76) 3,858.89
CLUB RACE Registrations and sponsorships Track rental and expenses Total Club Race
Paid to PCA National Paid by PCA National -
DRIVER EDUCATION COURSES Registrations and sponsorships 41,587.50 Track rental and expenses (37,260.66) Total Driver Education Courses MEETINGS Dinner meeting registrations Cost of food and supplies New members' party Total Meetings
Net
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GOODIE STORE Sales Inventory Purchases Total Goodie Store SLIPSTREAM Advertising income Printing and postage Total Slipstream ADMINISTRATIVE Bank charges Checking interest C.D. interest Membership postage and supplies Administrative Board meetings TOTAL ADMINISTRATIVE EQUIPMENT PURCHASES Truck Radios AX timer Display Flags TOTAL EQUIPMENT
383.50 (65.00) 318.50
PRINTER OF SLIPSTREAM SINCE 1982 870.00 (18,372.10) (17,502.10) (161.20) 5.96 86.64 (275.63) (911.40) (382.17) (1,637.80) (583.05) (583.05)
YEAR TO DATE INCOME
(3,391.75)
PLUS BEGINNING OF YEAR Checking account Certificates of deposit
27,373.13 30,730.49
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USSERY PRINTING
3402 CENTURY CIRCLE IRVING, TEXAS 75062
972-438-8344 FAX 972-721-1847
German Engineering With Southern Hospitality. Personal Service. At Nine-Eleven, we’ve built a reputation for understanding our customers’ needs — quality service, convenient location, state-of-the-art diagnostics, and personalized service that is unmatched in the Metroplex. When you trust your car to us, you will have the peace of mind that it will be serviced correctly the first time. Every time.
Access. We strongly believe in access to those who will actually work on your car. Our technicians are available in person, by phone, and even by pager if you have questions or need timely information about your car.
Facility. 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.
Royal Lane Joe Field Rd.
I-35
Newkirk
IXXI
Emerald
Crown Rd. Cindy Lane
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.
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If you have any changes that you would like to make to the MRPCA membership guide, call Joel Nannis at 817-329-1600
by Joel Nannis, Membership Chair Mike D. Alexander 530 Buckingham Rd. Apt 1033 Richardson, TX 75081 2003 GT3
Christopher L. Ford (Mary) 3900 Acapulco Street Irving, TX 75062 2001 996
Daniel E. Burnham (Joel ) 404 McDaniel Road Ferris, TX 75125 1976 911S
Llewyn A. Jobe PO Box 192382 Dallas, TX 75219 2001 996
Paul L. Smith 800 Copper Woods Lane Lewisville, TX 75077 2004 Cayenne S
Creighton Cardwell 3420 Glenmoor Drive Flower Mound, TX 75022-2755 2004 996
Sophia Kim (Jason Franklin) 5006 Mission Dallas, TX 75206 2005 986
Keith Talbot 5322 Merrimac Avenue Dallas, TX 75206 1973 911
Victor Chen (Van Lu) 7530 Fitchburg Avenue Garland, TX 75044 1991 965
Michael G. Langford 6122 Prestonshire Lane Dallas, TX 75225 2004 996
Dave J. Vucina 1301 Somerset Court Colleyville, TX 76034 2000 996
Reginald Colby 6122 Tulip Lane Dallas, TX 75230 2004 996
James Marshall (Shery) PO Box 1001 Ennis, TX 75120 1987 930
Doug Booth (Robin) 3509 Diamond Court Flower Mound, TX 75022 1973 914
Bryan W. Corbell (Joy) 1704 Scenic Dr Arlington, TX 76013 1979 911
Glen A. Peiser (Amie) 1425 Kingsmill Court Coppell, TX 75019 2004 986
Daniel Byerley 14385 CR 343 Terrell, TX 75161 2001 996
Larry S. Duplissey, Jr. (Jennifer) 9114 Lynbrook Drive Dallas, TX 75238 1979 930
Tom Phillips (Jan) 1306 Arboledas Lane Keller, TX 76248 1972 911 T
Lori Mauthe 4578 Venetian Way Frisco, TX 75034 1980 911 SC
Mark I. Ellen 7328 Hill Forest Drive Dallas, TX 75230 2004 986 S
Robert S. Potosky (Christine) 4206 University Blvd Dallas, TX 75205 1998 996
Anniversaries 30 Years Milton C. Barley (Sheila) 25 Years Douglas A. Johnson (Millie) 10 Years Claire Cross (Allan) Ernest Conrad (Deborah)
Fort Worth Denton Dallas Ovilla
5 Years Ray Luedecke Elbert Collins (Patricia) Terry Blechar (Shelley) Charles Brodnax (Betsy) Frank Klune, Jr. (Nancy Johnson)
Grand Prairie Fort Worth Frisco Garland Mesquite
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Unclassifieds are available free to Maverick Region Members and are $5 to all others (contact Matt Platts for payment details). Please limit size to no more than 6 lines. Ads will run for 3 issues, then removed unless you request that it be run for an additional 3 issues. Email your ad to unclassifieds@mavpca.org by the 10th to have your ad run in the following month’s Slipstream. Be sure to include a contact name and phone number. If you are selling a car, include mileage and price. Check your ad for accuracy the first time it runs. Contact the editor to have your ad pulled sooner. Due to space constraints, photos can not be included.
1987 Carrera 3.2 Under 24,000 miles on complete top-end, Stainless exh w/ Sports Muffler, Chrome FUCHS 7 & 8 X 16's, new YOKOs, detailed engine (absolutely NO leaks),fresh brakes, door locks, alarm, leather, cold a/c, flawless silver paint, $13,000 in receipts documenting top-end / maintenance for the past 4 years, can not be faulted, NO damage history, unmolested. Pre-buys welcome. 124k mi. $23,000 OBO. Chuck, 337-322-7599 or crhogan@bellsouth.net (1) 1979 SC / IROC RGTRUPPE Lightweight RSR Rear Bumpers and Front Air Dam, Lightweight Tail, Balanced 3.0 w/Webers, Forged Pistons, Port/Polished Heads & Manifolds, GE40, ARP Racing Studs, Bursch Headers, 930 Brakes w/Drilled Rotors, Turbo Tie Rods, Bilsteins, DAS Roll Bar, 7&8X16’s FUSCH w/YOHAMAHA, RS Door Panels and Carpets, RECARO’s w/Harness, Strut Bar, OPTIMA Battery, $25,500. Historical records/receipts $40K+, 120,000 miles/5 DE’s. Chuck, 337-322-7599 or crhogan@bellsouth.net (1) 1995 911 Guards Red/Gray interior. Great fully setup DE,AX, street car with Bilstein PSS-9 adj coil over system and RS adjustable sway bars. Has GT-2 solid strut brace and a limited slip. Is a comfortable street car as well with 12-way adjustable heated supple leather seats. Sunroof and keyless entry. Factory Hi-Fi stereo system with 6 disc CD changer in the trunk. Never been in an accident. Car has 63,000 miles. $36,000. Please call Mark, Home: (972) 202-2745 Email: mark911@comcast.net (1) 1987 RUF Slantnose Turbo/Cabriolet 3.4L engine. 0-to-60 in 4.5 sec. RUF 5speed, red, a.c., carb legal, have RUF 4 pipe. Noncat muffler, variable boost, recaro high dollar seats with center console, 9/10x17” wheels. Feature car 3/87 Road and Track as fastest production Porsche in the world. Orig $ 148,000 asking 57,000. krupp@charter.net 817-284-8271, 817-442-1975 (1) 1986 911 Carrera Very well cared for, excellent condition inside and out, servo lock synchro five speed, 193 CI 200 HP, low miles 86 K, interior leather in great condition, black on black, strong AC, Kenwood CD with remote. $19,888 OBO. Charley 972-242-5999 or chasbeme@aol.com (1) 1993 RS America (VIN# WPOAB2962PS418219) in special order midnight metallic blue. One of 240 cars built prior 964 Cup chassis. All options: radio, limited slip, sunroof, A/C. Eibach springs (1" lower), RUF airbag steering wheel (plus original), RUF shock tower brace, RUF cup muffler bypass pipe. DE's only, never raced, nonsmoker, serviced by Park Place Porsche. $39,500 obo. Gary Sanders (972) 523-2886 or gls66912@aol.com (1) 2000 Carerra Cabriolet Barritz White, Black Top, Grey Leather, 6 speed only 6k miles. Car is absolutely perfect. Never in rain. One owner serviced by Boardwalk. $10K options. $60K firm. Contact Wallace at 972-690-0748 (1) 1993 968 (3.0 L, 236 BHP) 2+2 coupe-daily driver (127K mi), or, could be made a club racer. Fast and torquey. 6-speed manual, 17-inch 5-spoke alloys (new P-Zero fronts), leather sport seats, sport chassis and limited slip differential. Well cared for grand prix white exterior and the black interior. Cold A/C. Well-balanced car handles and drives exceptionally well. $12,500 obo. Arnie, H972-527-3272, W972-5279450, tarheelsplano@aol.com (1) Light weight CCW track wheels Polished aluminum rims, black anodized centers. (2) 9X17" 71/4" backspacing, (2) 10X17" 8" backspacing Very good shape. New style, even lighter than the originals, $1,400. Rocky Johnson 972.816.1769, rrjjaj42@aol.com (1) Porsche OEM Technology wheels (2) 81/2 X17" ET 50 996.362.126.00, (2) 9X17" ET 55 996.362.128.00, with Sumitomo HTR-Z"s, 255/40/17 and 275/40/17. 160 wear rating. Why wear out your expensive street tires at DE's? $1,000. Rocky Johnson 972.816.1769, rrjjaj42@aol.com (1) Brey Krause harness guide bar (model 1010) Excellent condition. Fits a wide range of 911's from '74 to '98. Purchased new in 2002 direct from Brey Krause for $259, will sell for $175. Contact Gary Sanders, (972) 523 2886, gls66912@aol.com (1)
1986 944 Turbo Guards red/black int. 5 spd. trans 67kmiles and recent 60k service. The car is in great condition inside and out and has been garaged most of it's life. The car has all original equipment and currently has Z rated Dunlop tires in factory sizes with approx 75 % tread left on them. The car is being offered for sale @ $16,000.00 which includes a freshly painted front bumper and mirrors by GTI. Please contact Kyle @ 817 683 0102 or Kyle@hlmotorcars.com (2) 1988 Carrera Cabriolet Commemorative Edition 911 in special Diamond Blue Metallic with Silver Blue interior. Has all it's original parts, has been lovingly cared for. Owner was ill during the last couple of years of his life, has been driven infrequently. 74k miles, $27,000. Contact Tonja Terrazas at 972-8886092 or tonja@thomasedwards.com (2) Four 15" Spoked Alloy Wheels (sometimes referred to as a Spider Web design) fitted as standard equipment on the 924 Turbo. With center caps. Wheels can also be used on 944's. Wheels are straight but will need to be refinished. $200. John Dolan. 972-822-0175 (cell) or 972-235-4622 (home), Dolbens48@aol.com (2) 1984 911 Targa Metallic Burgundy, pristine condition, 79k miles only. Whale-tail and front-chin spoilers, Blaupunkt CD stereo, power windows, covered parking always --no rain/snow. No road rash, new tires and breaks, engine and transmission rebuilt, runs strong and rides smooth, clean. $16,900.00 obo. Includes extra set of wheels and 2-piece bra. E-mail for lots of pics. Contact Gabriel at 972/233-9468 or gga2porsche@yahoo.com (2) 1984 Porsche 944 very good condition. Blue metallic, recently resprayed. Black leather interior, no cracks or fading. Runs great. Complete maintenance records. 170K+ miles (broken odometer). Cold A/C (converted to R-132). $2000. Email MarkJson@aol.com or call 972-284-3536 for details. (2) 1964 Chris Craft Classic 17' Mahogany Delux Runabout. Chevy 283 inboard V8, new seats front and back, fresh varnish and bottom paint, custom trailer, lake ready. Same owner last 26 years, 2nd overall, 680 total hours. Excellent condition. Contact Steven Snay @ 940-464-3289 (2) 1985/1 944 Black/tan, 5 speed, engine professionally rebuilt/installed 2K miles ago by AutoScope in April 2003; many new parts, including engine mounts, brakes, shifter, hatchback seal and gasket, etc.; no A/C (needs compressor); interior needs work; car runs/drives well, looks sharp from ten feet or more; front valence underneath has cracks. $3,000. John Dolan. 972-822-0175 (cell) or 972-235-4622 (home), Dolbens48@aol.com (2) 1998 Boxster Arena Red/Savannah: one-owner/one driver - 38,500 miles. Hardtop, skins, hatch mounted luggage carrier, nearly new Toyo tyres, 17" Speedline wheels w/colored inserts. Always garaged and covered. Park Place does big inspections - I do oil changes/minor repairs. Porsche owner/driver since 1958. Very nice example. $25,500.00. Contact Al Magazzine (VOODOO) days: 972-586-6055; nights: 214-987-2068. E-mail: amagazzine@dfwairport.com. Pics on request (3) 2001 BMW 325Ci Coupe Black/Tan, excellent condition, one owner garaged, factory warr in effect, including maint. Just serviced 24,900 miles, 5 speed auto/shift kit, AM/FM/CD audio system, sport package with special seats, 16" wheels, power roof, Xenon lights, seat options, dimming mirrors etc. Car is very clean and detailed. $25,500. Contact Doug@214-533-5844 or email dbielefeld@sbcglobal.net (3) 1988 Carrera Cabriolet Black/black, 5-speed, 36,000 miles. Garage kept in mint condition. Two owners, both in Dallas area, car has been serviced by Park Place from the beginning. $29,000 firm. Contact Peter at 214-684-8688 (3)
Slipstream Advertiser Index These advertisers support the Maverick Region . . . the Mavericks support these advertisers! Autobahn Motorcar Group (800) 433-5602 Autoscope (972) 867-7467 Boardwalk Porsche (214) 576-1911 Bob Johanneson Fabrication(800) 544-2956 Bobby Archer’s Motorsports (817) 877-1772 Buckley’s Precision Racing (817) 239-7969 Dallas Auto Sports (214) 320-2228 Dallas Euro Cars (972) 243-4911 German Technologies (817) 540-0712 Glen Gatlin, Jr. (214) 647-3507 Gray Cat Graphics (972) 849-8512 Istook’s Motorsport Svcs (817) 332-6547
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Louden Motorcar Services has been servicing fine European motorcars in Dallas since 1977. From the moment you drive in, it is apparent that quality is our number one priority. From the comfortable waiting room to the well-kept workshop, Louden Motorcars exhibits professionalism. We’ve been winning awards for the quality of our service for years. Louden has been rated “Best in Dallas” twice by D Magazine, “Best in Texas,” “Top Ten in the U.S.” and “Best in the West” by the Robert Bosch Corporation (worldwide leader in fuel injection and electronics). And we’d like the opportunity to show you why.
11454 Reeder Road Dallas, Texas 75229 (972) 241-6326 www.loudenmotorcars.com
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WHAT WILL YOU MAKE OF TODAY’S MARKET?
made Value Trust the only fund to outperform the S&P 500 for each of the past 12 calendar years.
Average Annual Returns as of 6/30/03
One Year
Five Year
Ten Year
Life of Fund†
(6/30/02 - 6/30/03)
(6/30/98 - 6/30/03)
(6/30/93 - 6/30/03)
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Value Trust
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S&P 500*
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* Source: Lipper Inc. † “Life of Fund” numbers for the S&P 500 are for the period beginning 4/30/82 and ending 6/30/03
For more recent performance or a free prospectus containing more complete information, including charges and expenses, contact your Legg Mason Financial Advisor. Read the prospectus carefully before investing. Glen Gatlin First Vice President - Investments 2100 McKinney Avenue, Suite 1950 Dallas, TX 75201 (214) 647-3507 • (866) 388-6627 EMAIL: ggatlin@leggmason.com Past performance does not guarantee future results. Value Trust's inception date is 4/16/82. The investment return and principal value of the fund will fluctuate so that an investor's shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. Calculations assume reinvestment of dividends and capital gains distributions. Performance would have been lower if fees had not been waived in various periods. The S&P 500 index is based on common stock prices, including reinvestment of dividends and capital gains distributions, and is generally considered representative of the U.S. stock market. Source: Lipper Inc.
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