Horizontally Opposed - January/February 2012

Editor, First Settlers Region Porsche Club of America 4349 Smokey Lake Drive Virginia Beach, Virginia 23462

JANUARY - FEBRUARY, 2012

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UPCOMING EVENTS!

Be sure to check our website www.fsrpca.org for more details as well as updates on all of these exciting events.

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January 7

Western Breakfast

9a.m. to 11a.m. - Silver Diner, Glen Allen

January 14

Eastern Breakfast

9a.m. to 11a.m. - Pops Diner, Chesapeake

January 21

FSR New Years Party 2012

Kingsmill in Williamsburg

February 4

Western Breakfast

9a.m. to 11a.m. - Silver Diner, Glen Allen

February 11

Eastern Breakfast

9a.m. to 11a.m. - Pops Diner, Chesapeake

March 3

Western Breakfast

9a.m. to 11a.m. - Silver Diner, Glen Allen

March 10

Eastern Breakfast

9a.m. to 11a.m. - Pops Diner, Chesapeake

March 16-18

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Virginia International Raceway

Turkey’s in the Trunk Event - November 2011

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Member Profile Maintenance

From the President

MEMBER

Ken Thomas -Membership Chairperson

UPCOMING EVENTS!

Dave McFaddin

Be sure to check our website www.fsrpca.org for more details as well as updates on all of these exciting events.

Oil, good; tire pressure, good; PCA/FSR member info, OOPS!

FSR Members Most of us do a good job at keeping up with the maintenance needs of our Porsches. We aren’t as good, however, at maintaining our profile information to be current or correct in the PCA and First Settlers databases. Incorrect or incomplete information affects the club’s ability to communicate with you and affects your ability to maximize the value of your membership. If you are not receiving any communications from the club, it is likely that we have incorrect or incomplete information in your member profile.

SPOTLIGHT

Welcome to our new members and the transfers in to First Settlers Region. We hope you enjoy the people, Porsches and events.

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Jerome Blair

2007 911

Thomas Hurlbut

Treasurer’s Report as of December 31, 2011

2003 911T

David Marple

1986 911

Savvas Sakkadas

2007 GT3

Yahao Wu

2010 Panamera

Eric Yeates

2009 Carrera 4S

Christopher Young

Alex H. Bell, II - Treasurer PCA FSR Inc.

1986 944

Michael Acanfora (TI)

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Please take a moment to check your PCA and FSR profiles and edit where needed. It s quick and easy to do. If you have any questions, feel free to contact me, our FSR webmaster or PCA.

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01/01/11 Opening Balance: $38,526.53

Chris Broome (TI)

2001 Boxster S

12/31/11 Closing Balance: $37,192.94 2012 was another good year from a financial standpoint. In addition to a healthy balance, we have been able to pay for some event costs this year like the Turkeys-in-the-Trunk afterparty. Had we not already paid VIR the deposit of $15,125 in 2011, our cash position on 12/31/2011 would have been $52,317.94!

Dean DeLuke (TI)

1999 911

Christopher Dupuis

1989 911

Our other large expense, beside funding the DE’s, is the “Horizontally Opposed”. We continue to hold down costs with supportive advertisers but our ‘delta’ cost for printing and mailing is still about $2,000 annually.

Matthew Mergler

2001 911

Beatriz Rodriguez

2009 Boxster

Ravi Shamaiengar

2005 997S

Frank Barone (TI)

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NOVEMBER 2011 Casey Hall William Kervahn Greg Kram

When I was elected Treasurer 01/01/2009, our balance was $24,538.35. We should all be very proud of our efforts over the past three years as we have strengthened our financial position, contributed more money to excellent charitable organizations, and, hopefully, made it more fun to participate in the many events we organize.

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Tim Bellars (TI)

1999 996

David Derr (TI)

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Gregory Hurley (TI)

Total Members

As we still wait for the IRS to affirm our 501(c)(4) status as a non profit association, we have filed our 2010 tax return under this status at the recommendation of the IRS. It has been ten months since the Tax Exempt Application was submitted!

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I encourage everyone to get out and enjoy driving your Porsches when able (hopefully winter will be mild) and to enjoy the camaraderie of likeminded enthusiasts as we participate in social events, charity events, tech sessions, Driver Education, car shows and fun runs!

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Are You New to MotorsportReg.com?

If you haven’t done so already, add our MotorsportReg landing page, HYPERLINK "http://www.fsrpca.motorsportreg.com/" http://www.fsrpca.motorsportreg.com/, to your Favorites or Bookmarks and never miss an event. It’s like shopping online!

You create an account and then purchase events. And, there’s no need for a couple to sign up for events separately – just change the quantity to two and you’re ready to check out.

Something new is deferred payment, where attendees are not charged for the event until just a week or two prior, thereby reducing the number of refunds (and transactions fees) due to cancellations. MotorsportReg is great – it handles both registrations and cancellations, it’s safe and secure, and organizers can keep track of it all. Hope to see you at Kingsmill!

Happy New Year once again!

Dave McFaddin President, First Settlers Region

I'm doing pretty good. I am using the walker most of the time.

The only time I use the wheelchair is when I need both hands to do certain tasks, such as cooking breakfast, etc. My next goal is not to use the wheelchair anything and to start using a cane. Need to strengthen certain muscles first.

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Your FSR board for 2012 is ready to go and we will be looking for folks who want to get involved with great ideas. Your new board is made up of: President - Dave McFaddin; Western VP - Steve Sarfaty; Eastern VP - George Michaels; Secretary Kevin Pirkle; Treasurer - Alex Bell; Activities - Don Bryant; Newsletter Editor - Phil Grandfield; DE Chair - John Kopp; DE Registrar - Marco Estrada; DE Chief Instructor - Alex Bell; Safety Chair - Chris Stanley; Webmaster - Marco Estrada; Charity Chair - Josie Grandfield; Membership Chair - Ken Thomas; Asst VP Eastern - Jason Horner; Asst VP Central - Bud Syme; Events Registrar - George Michaels; Asst Activities Chair - Pam Michaels

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Motorsportreg and RSVPs Make Event Organizers Less Crazy!

In 2009, we started using MotorsportReg.com as our preferred RSVP site for Drivers’ Ed events, and it worked so well we’ve been using it ever since for all our major activities. Though there are many advantages to using this site, two are that it allows attendees to sign up for an event and pay for it in about three minutes, and it gives event organizers an accurate, up-to-theminute accounting of who has RSVP’d and paid for an event.

Sign-ups are vital to the success of any event, whether it’s a DE, BBQ, or weekend charity excursion. The folks who take the time to plan events really only want two things: 1) they’d like everyone to have a great time and 2) they’d like it to go off without a hitch!

Even if an event is “free” to attendees, there may be other things going on that require a headcount. No one who throws a dinner party likes to be unprepared or surprised by guests who show up unannounced – there may not be enough food or anywhere to sit! Our FSR activities are the same, so let’s all make it a New Year’s resolution to sign up for events by the registration deadline. If you miss the deadline and would still like to attend, all you need to do is contact the event organizer or registrar to see if there’s room for one more. The more the merrier, but give them a heads up if you plan to “drop by.”

An obvious highlight of 2011 was FSR winning First Runner-up for PCA Region of the Year!!! And once again we had the best website in PCA for the second year in a row! So, what does this mean for us in 2012? We aren t resting on our laurels and we have a great year planned& now we just need everyone to enjoy the activities and help us make it an even better year.

Update from Dave Conklin - former FSR President and long time PCA member

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As we look back on the last couple of months of 2011 we made another significant impact on the Hampton Roads area with our participation in the Mayflower Marathon providing food and funds for the Eastern Virginia Foodbank. Our Turkeys in the Trunk effort once again equated to 15,000 Thanksgiving meals for less fortunate folks in the area. Also, while on the topic of charity, thanks to everyone who pitched in during our 2011 charity events. We raised over $13,000 for our supported charities of the Foodbank, Special Olympics, and the Boys Home as well as our special donation made to the SPCA via our Air and Auto event! This is an increase from the $8,000 we donated in 2010 thanks again to all for helping FSR make a positive impact on our community.

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Primary Members

It is a pleasure serving as your Treasurer and feel free to contact me with any questions!

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So here it is, another new year, and another chance for you to make a New Year’s resolution! Though the 2012 activities calendar is still filling out, you can resolve to sign up for and attend our January 21st FSR New Years Party 2012 at Kingsmill Resort and Spa in Williamsburg, Va. It’s a resolution that’s easy to make and keep! You’ll enjoy a relaxing, casual evening of great food in the company of your Porsche friends, and you’ll have the chance to meet and chat with the 2012 board and committee chairs. Various awards for 2011 will be presented, both serious and funny. Registration closes January 17, so sign up today!

NEW PCA/FSR MEMBERS Ken Thomas - Membership Chairperson

Please consider the following: • Have you moved? Is your current address correct?

• Have you added or sold vehicles?

• Is your email address current or correct?

• Do you have an account for the First Settlers website to access member only areas?

• Is your affiliate or family member information correct?

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Happy New Year and welcome to another year of great activities and camaraderie with your fellow Porsche enthusiasts!

I hope you and all had a great Christmas and wish you a most prosperous New Year. - Dave Conklin HORIzONTALLY OPPOSED

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Activities Officer Don Bryant 757-407-6471 dbryant61@cox.net

Central Vice-President Steve Sarfaty 804-241-6549 stevesarfaty@hamiltonbeach.com

Secretary & Archivist Kevin Pirkle 757-646-1919 kevin.pirkle@bdumail.com

Eastern Vice-President George Michaels 757-689-8483 wham66@yahoo.com

Treasurer Alex Bell 757-472-9567 bella@wbrinsurance.com

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I’m Retired, Baby!

By John Greene I retired from Federal service on August 31, 2011, and my wife, Gayle’s, and my Porsche adventure to Maine and Canada from our home in Norfolk, Virginia, represented a number of firsts. We d been to Vermont and New Hampshire 15 years earlier in my first Porsche, an ‘82 911 SC, but this was our first trip to Maine.

It was also the first trip of any significant distance in our 2003 Carrera.

We also weren’t quite sure how much clothing to take, as it was for two weeks; we were headed quite far north; and, again, we were in a two-seater with not much luggage room. As it turned out, we had too many clothes, as temperatures were in the 70’s and we wore jeans most of the trip. Afterall, I’m retired!

The trip begins We left Norfolk on September 10th, and stopped in Dover, Delaware to spend the night with our daughter and her family.

(Author with wife, Gayle, and grandchildren the morning we took off from Dover.)

We wanted to get a jump on what would be about a 300 mile drive the next day from Delaware to New Haven, CT. About an hour into the trip, Gayle said, I hope this wasn’t a mistake. I think she was referring to the choice of vehicle, not the concept of being with me in confined

quarters for two weeks, but I didn t ask!

After touring the Yale University campus (where my father graduated in 1941), we headed north, passing signs for Dinosaur State Park (closed Mondays), Norwich (home of the first chapter of my college fraternity, Theta Chi); University of Connecticut (2011 Men s Basketball Champs); Worcester, Massachusetts (birthplace of Robert Goddard, father of modern space); and Ayer, where I’d been stationed in the Army in 1976!

The speed limit signs of 55 and 65 also seemed to be suggested limits. I was passed by a Panamera with New Hampshire plates, doing about 90 mph but I chose not to keep up with him.

We stopped for lunch at Herbert Brothers Seafood on Badger Island, Maine our first stop in the Vacationland state, and our first lobster meal of the trip. The first of

(Jim Pfeiffer’s 914 race car with a transplanted 3.2L!! - Photo by Phil Grandfield)

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at 1552 feet, with a clear view for well over 50 miles in all directions.

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many lighthouses we saw on the trip Nubble Light House - stood beautiful and serene as it stood guard over the ferocious coast.

After our last breakfast in the U.S., we headed to Canada. We took a detour (which proved to be one of the tour highlights) to the West Quoddy Head lighthouse in Lubec, Maine. First, it was open to the public all day a once a year event. And we were there! Second, it s the easternmost point in the U.S. And, in the Trivial Pursuit category, it s the closest point in North America to Africa.

Portland, Maine, was beautiful, and the highlight was perhaps the number, names and variety of lighthouses: Bug Light, Spicer Point, and Portland Head Light at Fort Williams, which is the oldest mainland lighthouse in the U.S. We stayed at a bed and breakfast, as we try to do on most of our trips. We met a couple researching their genealogy at the Maine Historic Society. While we spent the two days enjoying Portland and the glorious weather; they spent it in dusty stacks searching for a relative four generations back not to be found!

We entered Canada at Campobello Island, touring the Roosevelt summer cottage there. Again, cottage means something different to me than it did to the Roosevelts, Vanderbilts, and the like. Rather than taking the ferry, we opted to drive to St. John, New Brunswick. After dinner, we went to the Reversing Falls , where the St. John River and Bay of Fundy join, and the flows reverse at the change of tides every six hours. We could have seen the reversal at 4:00 a.m. but opted to take the word of the guidebooks!

Southwest Harbor, Maine was our next stop.

Downtown consists of several dozen shops and restaurants which, by the time we got there the first evening were all closed.

Our hotel was situated on Somes Sound, which is the only true fjord in the entire lower 48 states. It also had an amazing croquet court - two actually - that put all others we d seen elsewhere to shame! *(Sunset near Bass Harbor Heat LIghthouse)

We spent most of the next two days touring Acadia National Park at the northern end of Mt. Desert Island. Though originally known as New France, it became New England in 1759, after 200 years of back and forth warfare between the two countries.

Driving along Park Loop Road, a 20-mile loop around the park, we viewed Frenchman Bay, the Porcupine Islands and the Egg Rock Lighthouse.

(Author along Fundy Trail Parkway)

Our drive along the Fundy Trail Parkway was a spectacularly clear day. We spent the whole day on the trail from rock beaches, to the dozen or so lookouts, to a suspension bridge over the Big Salmon River, to spectacular heights and lots of second-gear

hairpin turns.

We finished at the park the way we started at Flower Pot Rock, this time at high tide, contrasted to low tide six hours earlier and 30 feet or so lower. From there, onto Halifax, Nova Scotia, a little less than four hours away. The weather forecast was for high winds and rain, but we were spared and it was only light rain.

Stops there included the 250-year old St. Paul s Church, the oldest in Nova Scotia; the Halifax Citadel, and learning about the significance of Halifax over the centuries from one of the local re-enactors; a walk along the seawalk; and the small but beautifully-landscaped Public Gardens. A small-scale version of the Titanic was in one of the ponds and, while seemingly tacky, the Titanic holds significance for Halifax, as it sank near the coast and many of those who died are buried throughout the city.

We linked up with Ranger Kim, who proved to be extremely knowledgeable, explaining the geology (largely pink granite rock) and geography (45 degree latitude) of the park to the group. He also explained how many of the town s cottages had been multi-million dollar summer homes of the Vanderbilts and other millionaires of the era many of which burned down in the Great Fire of 1947.

Our second day along the trail included a couple hours at Thunder Hole, a natural rock formation where the tide came in and thunderously smashed against the rocks; passing the 1000 mile mark for the trip; lunch and stroll around (Author south of Cadallac Moutain peak)) Jordan Pond; our drive up Cadillac Mountain, the highest point on the eastern seaboard

Leaving Halifax, we headed for Quebec City 8-10 hours and 600 miles away. We went over the 2,000 mile point enroute to Quebec, though I had switched the odometer to kilometers at the border. Gayle offered to drive part of the way, and it was literally the first time she d driven the car after 2 1/2 years of ownership.

Upon arriving in Quebec City (thank you Google Maps!), we were awed by the Hotel Frontenac, a magnificent 600-room, 150-year old hotel in the Old City. We spent nearly three days there, walked and walked, and ate lunches outside as the

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Fluid DOT 3 DOT 4 DOT 5.1

Wet Boiling 284 deg F 311 deg F 375 deg F

system, sometimes to the point that enough pressure is created to push caliper pistons into the brake pads. This will in turn generate brake drag as the rotor and pads make contact and will also create more heat in the system.

Water vapor (steam) is a gas.† Gas is much more compressible than liquid.† So, when you get enough water vapor in the system and you press the brake pedal hard, it will compress the water vapor before the pistons push the pads into the rotors, giving you a mushy pedal feel, or brake-fade.

Dry Boiling 401 deg F 446 deg F 518 deg F

But if my system is closed, how can it get contaminated with moisture?

Well, glycol-based brake fluid is very hygroscopic. This means that it will aggressively absorb water from the moment the container is opened. Many manufacturers pack brake fluid under nitrogen to extend its shelf life. Brake fluid will absorb water through minute, even microscopic pores in brake hoses, lines and piston seals and when it is exposed to air. In South Florida, where the humidity level is usually very high the problem is exaggerated. Also, as caliper and brake line temperatures increase and then cool repeatedly, condensation occurs, leaving behind an increase in moisture.

What do I need to remember?

1. If fluid is changed often with fresh fluid it will contain very little water 2. Never use silicone-based fluids in your (ABS equipped) Porsche 3. Using racing fluid will increase the braking performance of your system 4. Never reuse fluid or mix brands 5. Use smaller fluid containers and discard remnants 6. When replacing fluid, flush the complete system 7. Immediately replace the reservoir s cap following any maintenance

How can moisture deteriorate the fluid?

Over time the moisture becomes trapped in the internal sections of calipers, lines, master cylinders, etc.† Brakes generate heat because of the friction between the pad and the rotor and rotors can actually glow red at track events.† When this trapped water reaches 212∫ F it turns into steam (water vapor). Many times air in the brake system is a result of water that has turned to water vapor. The build up of steam will create a higher pressure in the

For more information on brake systems and more, please visit my website at: HYPERLINK http://www.PedrosGarage.com/" www.PedrosGarage.com.

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flush every 2 years, but if you track your car you should flush prior to every event, because the boiling point of the fluid can drop to a potentially dangerous level due to moisture contamination and may not even meet the Federal requirements for brake fluid.

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Brake Fluid Q/A

by Pedro P. Bonilla (PCA GCR) The most powerful system in your car is also the most important and many times one of the most neglected.

But consider this: Your brakes have to decelerate your car much quicker! A modern Porsche can go from 60 to 0 mph in just under 2 seconds. That makes the braking system much more powerful than your engine.

Why do I say that it s one of the most neglected?

Because many, many people have never replaced the hydraulic fluid in their brakes. Porsche recommends doing a complete

(First Settlers member, Don Bryant leading the field at the recent Porsche Club Race at Roebling Road)

What exactly is brake fluid?

There are two basic types of brake fluid: silicone-based (DOT 5) and glycol-based (DOT 3, DOT 4, DOT 5.1). But there are also several classifications within those two types, based on their boiling points. Polyalkylene Glycol Ether - based fluid is what we have in our cars. The Department of Transportation (DOT) classifies it based on it s boiling point temperatures.

Why do I say that it s the most powerful?

Many people think that the most powerful system in their car is their engine, which, in a Porsche, can develop 300+ HP and can accelerate the (3,000+ lbs) car from 0 to 60 mph in less than 5 seconds.

Wet boiling point is the minimum temperature at which the brake fluid will begin to boil when the brake system contains 3% water by volume in the system.

Dry boiling point is the temperature at which that brake fluid will boil with no water present in the system.

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Oh, and no speeding tickets. Hooray! But no moose sightings.

Bummer......

The 12 Days of Racing

From Quebec City, travel was by interstate west to Montreal; south across the New York border towards Albany; and east into Massachusetts. The first leaf changes we saw were a lone tree in a park we stopped at leaving the city; several purple-hued trees along the Canadian highway; and again along Interstate 87 in upstate NY. Clearly, the trees weren’t going to peak for another couple weeks. I changed the odometer back from kilometers to miles at the NY border and hit the Reset button by mistake, losing exact track of the mileage. I knew it was about 2,400 at the NY border, so I reset it there. We spent the evening south of Lenox, MA, in the Berkshire Mountains region.

Courtesy of Don Kincade.

Circa 1964.

On the first day of racing, my fuel pump went kaput; Now a fuel pump I carry with me.

On the second day of racing, my clutch it followed suit; Two spare clutches and a fuel pump I carry with me.

On the third day of racing, the half shaft broke in two; Three half shafts, two spare clutches and a fuel pump I carry with me.

Breakfast the next morning was at Joe s Diner in Lee, MA; the setting for one of Norman Rockwell’s most famous paintings of a little boy sitting next to a police officer at the counter. We didn’t tour the Rockwell Museum in Stockbridge later in the day, so it was nice to have seen this small piece of Americana.

On the fourth day of racing, I could not run on slicks; Four new tires, three half shafts, two spare clutches and a fuel pump I carry with me.

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north to Prince Edward Island, which had been recommended, instead of the several hundred mile drive east to and from Halifax for a day there. My wife’s comment was, “I really liked Halifax�.

So did I, but it was still a long drive! There’s also a lot of Canadian coastline we didn’t see that I m sure is beautiful, but that will have to be another trip. Maybe coupled with one to Montreal!?

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weather was near-perfect. The sights were phenomenal the architecture of the 300-year old buildings and churches, the many outdoor parks and gardens, the boardwalk adjacent to the Frontenac with stunning views of the St. Lawrence River, and the Fort itself, the Citadel (all 310 steps up to it!), overlooking the Plains of Abraham. One of the highlights we stumbled upon that evening was the Chocolate Museum. There were several displays, from the history of cocoa and chocolate, a video on how Eric, the owner, creates several of his concoctions, and this year s window display item a model and dress made entirely of chocolate!

Our timing was perfect, in that the annual Founders Day parade in Lee was the same morning. If there’s a more all-American parade than this one anywhere, I’d like to see it: old cars, trucks, fire engines, floats, school bands, flags waving, cheerleaders, WWII veterans marching (and driving, as they re easily in their 80s and 90s), and more. Afterwards, we drove back to Lenox for their annual Apple Squeeze fair. The predicted rainy weather held off, and the entire town and surrounding area turned out for the hundreds of outdoor booths of food and craft items.

On the fifth day of racing, the brakes they left again; Five sets of brakes, four new tires, three half shafts, two spare clutches and a fuel pump I carry with me.

Our drive south from there the next day was perhaps the prettiest part of the trip, all on backroads from Lenox south, through northeast Massachusetts; briefly into Connecticut; then back into New York. We did get back on the interstate as we got closer to New York City, going over the 3,000 mile mark along the way, and, once we hit the New Jersey Turnpike, we were home free.

We spent the night in Dover again with our daughter s family; it was a nice ending to a great trip.

On the eighth day of racing, I learned how street wheels bend; eight racing wheels.....

And so it concludes

On the eleventh day of racing, the shocks made costly noise; eleven shock absorbers....,

On the sixth day of racing, transmission woes befell; six gears with teeth...

On the seventh day of racing, the wheels did wobble so; Seven shiny bearings...

On the ninth day of racing, we changed the plugs again; Nine sets of plugs,....

On the tenth day of racing, endurance racing called; ten jerry cans....,

By the time we arrived home the next day, after two weeks on the road, we’d gone 3,179 miles again with an asterisk due to my errant fingers. We averaged 27.1 miles per gallon, including over 30 miles per gallon on the highway. I knew from other trips that the Carrera would get close to that as distinct from 16-17 around town.

On the twelfth day of racing, I look like Carol Shelby; Twelve spare engines, eleven shock absorbers, ten jerry cans, nine sets of plugs, eight racing wheels, seven shiny bearings, six gears with teeth, five sets of brakes, four new tires, three half shafts, two spare clutches and I fuel pump I carry with me.

If I had it to do over, I wouldn’t change much, other than we probably should have spent another day in St. John and gone HORIzONTALLY OPPOSED

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MERRY MEMORIES REALIZED: ROAD ATLANTA

By Ed Merry July 1972. I had come back home to Georgia with a new 911T and was excited. I talked my wife into going to my very first road race at Road Atlanta, a new road course about 40 miles from my in-law's home. We stood as spectators outside Turn 1 and watched George Follmer in a Porsche 917/10 outdrag the McLaren CAN/AM cars into turn one and go on to win the race. After that moment I was hooked. In 1973 through 1975, I worked as an SCCA corner worker all the corners at Road Atlanta. That was a cheap way to see the races. I had always wanted to drive the course but that remained a dream.

Fast forward to 22-23 October 2011. The Peachstate Region of PCA hosts a two day spring and fall Drivers Education event on the full course. Though the events will hold up to 290 entrants, they fill up fast. I received advanced word via the Cayman Register that registration was opening in August and I signed up the first day. It took nearly 40 years, but very early that Saturday morning in October my dream was finally realized.

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Road Atlanta is very vertical, shorter but faster than the Virginia International Raceway (VIR) and a ton of fun. So let's do the course turn by turn.

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Turn 1 is an increasing radius uphill right-hand turn that can be taken much faster than it seems. I braked hard from the front straight from about 110 mph to 80 mph. Turned-in toward the the apex and put on power crossing the last "dash" of the yellow pro pitlane marker. This sets up for turns 2-3, which are still blind from the driver’s perspective at this point. I used some trees on the outside of the track as a sight marker.

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Turns 2-3. At the top of the hill there is left, right, left combination. Braking just left of mid-track before turn 2, and then turned into turn 3. Turn 4 is a smooth sweep to the left.

With the instructor's help I found a smooth rhythm for this section. Sweet.

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Turns 4 to Turn 5. A steep downhill section with Esses. With smooth transitions, this could be taken faster than it seems.

However, the downhill section is steeper than it appears in video or TV. The section is reportedly one of the most photographic connection of turns in North American racing.

R E L A X. W E ’ L L M A K E YO U H A P P Y.

Turn 5. This is the second most important turn. I braked early at the beginning of the right hand gators, and turned-in early to the left, feeding on power going up the hill. There is paved runoff on the right. If done right, I saw over 100 mph before braking for turn 6. Also very sweet.

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First Settlers members enjoying themselves and paying it forward . . . (pictures continued from page 9)

Our thanks to Phil Grandfield for the use of his photographs.

World’s largest Air & Au Gecko at the to Clas sic

Volunteers make the Air & Auto Classic happen!

eMerry: Continued from page 6)

corner. Unlike other courses with some visual references, here as I approached the steep downhill transition, I saw only blue sky under the bridge. My instructor kept telling me that the pavement over the hill has NOT moved. So I set up directly under the yellow left panel of the bridge with about 15 degrees right steering angle and over the hill I went.

Sure enough, after cresting the hill and the suspension settled back down, the track was right in front of me with plenty of grip available. While I think I did it well, I was still intimidated by turn 11.

Turn 6 is a dipping right hander leading to a short chute to turn 7, Fox Corner. I apexed about 8 feet beyond the cone under power. Coming out of the dip, heading uphill gives great grip in this corner and can zoom a bit in the short chute toward turn 7.

Supporting the Silent Auction for the Boy’s Home

And this is only half of the turkeys in this winning Cayman

Turn 7 is a second gear corner and the most important turn as it leads onto the long back straight. Setup early, and turn in feeding on gas. When on the back straight, I stayed left and looked to either point-by others or be pointed-by. Turn 9 at the top of a small rise is the black flag station and I set up on the right side of the course at this point. I saw very briefly 138 MPH just before braking hard for the left-hand turn 10a.

Turn 12. Just beyond the gator on the left, the car would bottom out and I'd turn into turn 12 on the right feeding in gas for the front straight. If done correctly, this felt very smooth and good. Then I'd see over 110 MPH before braking for turn 1. Some professionals and full race cars take the section from 10b all the way to turn 2 flat out. Not me!

Turn 10a and 10b. This sharp left and right turn was added since the 1970s. I had to work on braking properly here as I often over braked from the long back straight. 10a is a 90 degree left and I eventually learned to stay left, making the transition to the righthand 10b less severe. This set me up to accelerate up to the bridge.

Fun Run group at the Boys Home of Covington

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Wonderful course and I plan to go back in 2012. Now I've added Sebring, Daytona and Lime Rock to my dream list. Drive safe and have fun.

Turn 11. For me, this is the most intimidating

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First Settlers Region 2011 Charity Summary Josie Grandfield - Charity Coordinator Photo’s used with permission of Phil Grandfield

We all know the Porsche club isn’t just about great sports cars; it’s all about the people. And in the case of the First Settlers Region, the people were very generous in their support to our charity fundraising efforts over the past year. Thanks to the generosity of our sponsors, our magnanimous members, and the dedicated volunteers that made the events happen, we were able to donate $13,248 in cash and over 3000 pounds of food to our charities in 2011. Our charities are the Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia, The Boys Home of Covington Virginia, The Special Olympics and the Virginia Beach SPCA. Oh yea, we had lots of fun doing it too!

Porsches line-up at Air & Auto A prospective PCA member checking out George’s Shark at the Boy’s Home

Our charity efforts have come along way since 2009 when we established our Charity Committee. In our first year, we raised $6,490; in our second year, we raised $8,604. Now in just three years, here we are with over $13,000 in contributions from our members. First Settlers Region should be proud of the well rounded car club we have become. We have great camaraderie, a core of track junkies, a solid base of volunteers (and we’re always looking for more), lots of people who enjoy having fun and driving their cars, but also very charitable and willing to give back to the community.

Turkey’s in the Trunk is a family affair!

Bringing home the gold at the Air & Auto Classic!

(More charity event pictures on page 10)

First Settlers trip to the Boys Home of Covington

Charity fundraising is a ‘team effort‘ but it all begins with our dedicated sponsors. We would like to express our heartfelt gratitude since we couldn’t do it without you. Thanks to: Ruthie Lee in the giving spirit at “Turkey’s in the Trunk”

-- Checkered Flag Porsche -- Nationwide Insurance -- Racewerks -- Geico Insurance -- Pops Diner -- Planters Credit Union -- LMN Motorsports -- BCS Voice & Data -- PCA zone 2 -- Brian Coey’s beach house -- STIHL -- Virginia Intl Raceway -- Hamilton Beach -- Keswick Hall -- The Homestead Resort -- Sheraton Virginia Beach -- The Tides Inn -- Stonewall Jackson Hotel -- Snowshoe Mountain Resort -- Stuttgart Services -- The Mill Restaurant -- Avalon Restaurant & Bar -- Griots Garage -- Surf & Adventure -- Pam & George Michaels -- Josie & Phil Grandfield -- Red Bull -- Sam Gassell -- Surf Rider Restaurant -- Rockbridge Winery -- Virginia Beach Aquarium -- Kraft Foods -- Silver Diner Restaurant

Dave & Josie donating our check to the FoodBank

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We owe a very special thanks to Richard Hutsco, the General Manager at Checkered Flag Porsche in Virginia Beach. Richard supported us throughout the year with Porsche merchandise and memorabilia that was used as breakfast raffle and Silent Auction items. Checkered Flag was also a key sponsor of the Second Annual Air & Auto Classic car show with a $2000 cash donation and new car for the spectators to consider adding to their garage. Richard and the Checkered Flag staff also hosted us at the dealership for the Turkeys-in-the-Trunk food ‘weigh-in’ and a catered lunch. Thanks again; we couldn’t have done it without you!

up the crowd. The SPCA was on hand with animals to adopt and the Boy Scouts helped with parking and motivational popcorn sales. If you weren’t there - you missed a good one!

Watch the calendar for the third annual event next fall.

The Turkeys-in-the-Trunk event has quickly become a members’ favorite. Our support to the Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia resulted in over 3100 pounds of food - including what must be the world’s record of frozen turkeys stuffed into a Cayman.

Thanks, once again, to Checkered Flag Porsche for being gracious hosts, to Racewerks for the corner balance scales, and all of the members who reached out to help those local families in need during the holiday season.

The spring fundraiser was at the Homestead Resort in Hot Springs Virginia which included a visit to one our charities - the Boys Home of Covington. The historic venue was spectacular, the fun run on deserted mountain roads was a crowd pleaser, the food was delicious, the competition during the Silent Auction was spirited, and the Irish whiskey flowed smoothly outside around the fire pit. However, the real highlight of the weekend was a guided visit and lunch with the boys at the Boys Home.

Our hats are off to the dedicated staff that devote their efforts to turn these troubled kids into fine young men.

Another source of charity fundraising comes directly from the members who enjoy their Porsches at the track. We hosted ‘parade laps’ around the track during the lunch break each day; allowing anyone in any car to see what the track looks like from the racing driver’s perspective. The Charity Laps program raised $1,120 at $10 per car per session. That’s some enthusiasm!

Members who attend our monthly breakfasts know there is a good opportunity to win some of that Checkered Flag merchandise, member donations, or a Silver Diner breakfast with the purchase of a $1 raffle ticket. Those tickets amounted to $1,647 in donations through the year!

Our second annual Air & Auto Classic was another big success.

A car show with over 100 cars, live music by Suburban Key Party, multiple vendors on-site, bi-plane and helicopter rides, a Silent Auction and games for the kids takes more than money to pull it off. Thanks to planning committee of Sam Gassel, the Michaels’s, the Thomas’s, the Grandfield’s and all of the volunteer members who showed up early on a Saturday morning to set up and then run the event. There was even a very large gecko, from Geico Insurance, seen wandering around admiring the cars and the warbirds parked on the flight line and cheering HORIzONTALLY OPPOSED

So here’s the wrap up. We have evolved into a car club that races, goes on long drives, learns about our cars, enjoys camarderie, food and drink; all while raising money for needy charities.

THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!!!!!

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First Settlers Region 2011 Charity Summary Josie Grandfield - Charity Coordinator Photo’s used with permission of Phil Grandfield

We all know the Porsche club isn’t just about great sports cars; it’s all about the people. And in the case of the First Settlers Region, the people were very generous in their support to our charity fundraising efforts over the past year. Thanks to the generosity of our sponsors, our magnanimous members, and the dedicated volunteers that made the events happen, we were able to donate $13,248 in cash and over 3000 pounds of food to our charities in 2011. Our charities are the Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia, The Boys Home of Covington Virginia, The Special Olympics and the Virginia Beach SPCA. Oh yea, we had lots of fun doing it too!

Porsches line-up at Air & Auto A prospective PCA member checking out George’s Shark at the Boy’s Home

Our charity efforts have come along way since 2009 when we established our Charity Committee. In our first year, we raised $6,490; in our second year, we raised $8,604. Now in just three years, here we are with over $13,000 in contributions from our members. First Settlers Region should be proud of the well rounded car club we have become. We have great camaraderie, a core of track junkies, a solid base of volunteers (and we’re always looking for more), lots of people who enjoy having fun and driving their cars, but also very charitable and willing to give back to the community.

Turkey’s in the Trunk is a family affair!

Bringing home the gold at the Air & Auto Classic!

(More charity event pictures on page 10)

First Settlers trip to the Boys Home of Covington

Charity fundraising is a ‘team effort‘ but it all begins with our dedicated sponsors. We would like to express our heartfelt gratitude since we couldn’t do it without you. Thanks to: Ruthie Lee in the giving spirit at “Turkey’s in the Trunk”

-- Checkered Flag Porsche -- Nationwide Insurance -- Racewerks -- Geico Insurance -- Pops Diner -- Planters Credit Union -- LMN Motorsports -- BCS Voice & Data -- PCA zone 2 -- Brian Coey’s beach house -- STIHL -- Virginia Intl Raceway -- Hamilton Beach -- Keswick Hall -- The Homestead Resort -- Sheraton Virginia Beach -- The Tides Inn -- Stonewall Jackson Hotel -- Snowshoe Mountain Resort -- Stuttgart Services -- The Mill Restaurant -- Avalon Restaurant & Bar -- Griots Garage -- Surf & Adventure -- Pam & George Michaels -- Josie & Phil Grandfield -- Red Bull -- Sam Gassell -- Surf Rider Restaurant -- Rockbridge Winery -- Virginia Beach Aquarium -- Kraft Foods -- Silver Diner Restaurant

Dave & Josie donating our check to the FoodBank

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We owe a very special thanks to Richard Hutsco, the General Manager at Checkered Flag Porsche in Virginia Beach. Richard supported us throughout the year with Porsche merchandise and memorabilia that was used as breakfast raffle and Silent Auction items. Checkered Flag was also a key sponsor of the Second Annual Air & Auto Classic car show with a $2000 cash donation and new car for the spectators to consider adding to their garage. Richard and the Checkered Flag staff also hosted us at the dealership for the Turkeys-in-the-Trunk food ‘weigh-in’ and a catered lunch. Thanks again; we couldn’t have done it without you!

up the crowd. The SPCA was on hand with animals to adopt and the Boy Scouts helped with parking and motivational popcorn sales. If you weren’t there - you missed a good one!

Watch the calendar for the third annual event next fall.

The Turkeys-in-the-Trunk event has quickly become a members’ favorite. Our support to the Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia resulted in over 3100 pounds of food - including what must be the world’s record of frozen turkeys stuffed into a Cayman.

Thanks, once again, to Checkered Flag Porsche for being gracious hosts, to Racewerks for the corner balance scales, and all of the members who reached out to help those local families in need during the holiday season.

The spring fundraiser was at the Homestead Resort in Hot Springs Virginia which included a visit to one our charities - the Boys Home of Covington. The historic venue was spectacular, the fun run on deserted mountain roads was a crowd pleaser, the food was delicious, the competition during the Silent Auction was spirited, and the Irish whiskey flowed smoothly outside around the fire pit. However, the real highlight of the weekend was a guided visit and lunch with the boys at the Boys Home.

Our hats are off to the dedicated staff that devote their efforts to turn these troubled kids into fine young men.

Another source of charity fundraising comes directly from the members who enjoy their Porsches at the track. We hosted ‘parade laps’ around the track during the lunch break each day; allowing anyone in any car to see what the track looks like from the racing driver’s perspective. The Charity Laps program raised $1,120 at $10 per car per session. That’s some enthusiasm!

Members who attend our monthly breakfasts know there is a good opportunity to win some of that Checkered Flag merchandise, member donations, or a Silver Diner breakfast with the purchase of a $1 raffle ticket. Those tickets amounted to $1,647 in donations through the year!

Our second annual Air & Auto Classic was another big success.

A car show with over 100 cars, live music by Suburban Key Party, multiple vendors on-site, bi-plane and helicopter rides, a Silent Auction and games for the kids takes more than money to pull it off. Thanks to planning committee of Sam Gassel, the Michaels’s, the Thomas’s, the Grandfield’s and all of the volunteer members who showed up early on a Saturday morning to set up and then run the event. There was even a very large gecko, from Geico Insurance, seen wandering around admiring the cars and the warbirds parked on the flight line and cheering HORIzONTALLY OPPOSED

So here’s the wrap up. We have evolved into a car club that races, goes on long drives, learns about our cars, enjoys camarderie, food and drink; all while raising money for needy charities.

THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!!!!!

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First Settlers members enjoying themselves and paying it forward . . . (pictures continued from page 9)

Our thanks to Phil Grandfield for the use of his photographs.

World’s largest Air & Au Gecko at the to Clas sic

Volunteers make the Air & Auto Classic happen!

eMerry: Continued from page 6)

corner. Unlike other courses with some visual references, here as I approached the steep downhill transition, I saw only blue sky under the bridge. My instructor kept telling me that the pavement over the hill has NOT moved. So I set up directly under the yellow left panel of the bridge with about 15 degrees right steering angle and over the hill I went.

Sure enough, after cresting the hill and the suspension settled back down, the track was right in front of me with plenty of grip available. While I think I did it well, I was still intimidated by turn 11.

Turn 6 is a dipping right hander leading to a short chute to turn 7, Fox Corner. I apexed about 8 feet beyond the cone under power. Coming out of the dip, heading uphill gives great grip in this corner and can zoom a bit in the short chute toward turn 7.

Supporting the Silent Auction for the Boy’s Home

And this is only half of the turkeys in this winning Cayman

Turn 7 is a second gear corner and the most important turn as it leads onto the long back straight. Setup early, and turn in feeding on gas. When on the back straight, I stayed left and looked to either point-by others or be pointed-by. Turn 9 at the top of a small rise is the black flag station and I set up on the right side of the course at this point. I saw very briefly 138 MPH just before braking hard for the left-hand turn 10a.

Turn 12. Just beyond the gator on the left, the car would bottom out and I'd turn into turn 12 on the right feeding in gas for the front straight. If done correctly, this felt very smooth and good. Then I'd see over 110 MPH before braking for turn 1. Some professionals and full race cars take the section from 10b all the way to turn 2 flat out. Not me!

Turn 10a and 10b. This sharp left and right turn was added since the 1970s. I had to work on braking properly here as I often over braked from the long back straight. 10a is a 90 degree left and I eventually learned to stay left, making the transition to the righthand 10b less severe. This set me up to accelerate up to the bridge.

Fun Run group at the Boys Home of Covington

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Wonderful course and I plan to go back in 2012. Now I've added Sebring, Daytona and Lime Rock to my dream list. Drive safe and have fun.

Turn 11. For me, this is the most intimidating

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MERRY MEMORIES REALIZED: ROAD ATLANTA

By Ed Merry July 1972. I had come back home to Georgia with a new 911T and was excited. I talked my wife into going to my very first road race at Road Atlanta, a new road course about 40 miles from my in-law's home. We stood as spectators outside Turn 1 and watched George Follmer in a Porsche 917/10 outdrag the McLaren CAN/AM cars into turn one and go on to win the race. After that moment I was hooked. In 1973 through 1975, I worked as an SCCA corner worker all the corners at Road Atlanta. That was a cheap way to see the races. I had always wanted to drive the course but that remained a dream.

Fast forward to 22-23 October 2011. The Peachstate Region of PCA hosts a two day spring and fall Drivers Education event on the full course. Though the events will hold up to 290 entrants, they fill up fast. I received advanced word via the Cayman Register that registration was opening in August and I signed up the first day. It took nearly 40 years, but very early that Saturday morning in October my dream was finally realized.

BUNDLE

&SAVE

Road Atlanta is very vertical, shorter but faster than the Virginia International Raceway (VIR) and a ton of fun. So let's do the course turn by turn.

25%

U UP TO

Turn 1 is an increasing radius uphill right-hand turn that can be taken much faster than it seems. I braked hard from the front straight from about 110 mph to 80 mph. Turned-in toward the the apex and put on power crossing the last "dash" of the yellow pro pitlane marker. This sets up for turns 2-3, which are still blind from the driver’s perspective at this point. I used some trees on the outside of the track as a sight marker.

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Virginia Beach

Turns 2-3. At the top of the hill there is left, right, left combination. Braking just left of mid-track before turn 2, and then turned into turn 3. Turn 4 is a smooth sweep to the left.

With the instructor's help I found a smooth rhythm for this section. Sweet.

757-340-0028 bella@wbrinsurance.com www.nationwide.com/ /alexbell www.fa acebook.com/wbrinsurance

Turns 4 to Turn 5. A steep downhill section with Esses. With smooth transitions, this could be taken faster than it seems.

However, the downhill section is steeper than it appears in video or TV. The section is reportedly one of the most photographic connection of turns in North American racing.

R E L A X. W E ’ L L M A K E YO U H A P P Y.

Turn 5. This is the second most important turn. I braked early at the beginning of the right hand gators, and turned-in early to the left, feeding on power going up the hill. There is paved runoff on the right. If done right, I saw over 100 mph before braking for turn 6. Also very sweet.

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flush every 2 years, but if you track your car you should flush prior to every event, because the boiling point of the fluid can drop to a potentially dangerous level due to moisture contamination and may not even meet the Federal requirements for brake fluid.

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Brake Fluid Q/A

by Pedro P. Bonilla (PCA GCR) The most powerful system in your car is also the most important and many times one of the most neglected.

But consider this: Your brakes have to decelerate your car much quicker! A modern Porsche can go from 60 to 0 mph in just under 2 seconds. That makes the braking system much more powerful than your engine.

Why do I say that it s one of the most neglected?

Because many, many people have never replaced the hydraulic fluid in their brakes. Porsche recommends doing a complete

(First Settlers member, Don Bryant leading the field at the recent Porsche Club Race at Roebling Road)

What exactly is brake fluid?

There are two basic types of brake fluid: silicone-based (DOT 5) and glycol-based (DOT 3, DOT 4, DOT 5.1). But there are also several classifications within those two types, based on their boiling points. Polyalkylene Glycol Ether - based fluid is what we have in our cars. The Department of Transportation (DOT) classifies it based on it s boiling point temperatures.

Why do I say that it s the most powerful?

Many people think that the most powerful system in their car is their engine, which, in a Porsche, can develop 300+ HP and can accelerate the (3,000+ lbs) car from 0 to 60 mph in less than 5 seconds.

Wet boiling point is the minimum temperature at which the brake fluid will begin to boil when the brake system contains 3% water by volume in the system.

Dry boiling point is the temperature at which that brake fluid will boil with no water present in the system.

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Oh, and no speeding tickets. Hooray! But no moose sightings.

Bummer......

The 12 Days of Racing

From Quebec City, travel was by interstate west to Montreal; south across the New York border towards Albany; and east into Massachusetts. The first leaf changes we saw were a lone tree in a park we stopped at leaving the city; several purple-hued trees along the Canadian highway; and again along Interstate 87 in upstate NY. Clearly, the trees weren’t going to peak for another couple weeks. I changed the odometer back from kilometers to miles at the NY border and hit the Reset button by mistake, losing exact track of the mileage. I knew it was about 2,400 at the NY border, so I reset it there. We spent the evening south of Lenox, MA, in the Berkshire Mountains region.

Courtesy of Don Kincade.

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On the first day of racing, my fuel pump went kaput; Now a fuel pump I carry with me.

On the second day of racing, my clutch it followed suit; Two spare clutches and a fuel pump I carry with me.

On the third day of racing, the half shaft broke in two; Three half shafts, two spare clutches and a fuel pump I carry with me.

Breakfast the next morning was at Joe s Diner in Lee, MA; the setting for one of Norman Rockwell’s most famous paintings of a little boy sitting next to a police officer at the counter. We didn’t tour the Rockwell Museum in Stockbridge later in the day, so it was nice to have seen this small piece of Americana.

On the fourth day of racing, I could not run on slicks; Four new tires, three half shafts, two spare clutches and a fuel pump I carry with me.

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north to Prince Edward Island, which had been recommended, instead of the several hundred mile drive east to and from Halifax for a day there. My wife’s comment was, “I really liked Halifax�.

So did I, but it was still a long drive! There’s also a lot of Canadian coastline we didn’t see that I m sure is beautiful, but that will have to be another trip. Maybe coupled with one to Montreal!?

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weather was near-perfect. The sights were phenomenal the architecture of the 300-year old buildings and churches, the many outdoor parks and gardens, the boardwalk adjacent to the Frontenac with stunning views of the St. Lawrence River, and the Fort itself, the Citadel (all 310 steps up to it!), overlooking the Plains of Abraham. One of the highlights we stumbled upon that evening was the Chocolate Museum. There were several displays, from the history of cocoa and chocolate, a video on how Eric, the owner, creates several of his concoctions, and this year s window display item a model and dress made entirely of chocolate!

Our timing was perfect, in that the annual Founders Day parade in Lee was the same morning. If there’s a more all-American parade than this one anywhere, I’d like to see it: old cars, trucks, fire engines, floats, school bands, flags waving, cheerleaders, WWII veterans marching (and driving, as they re easily in their 80s and 90s), and more. Afterwards, we drove back to Lenox for their annual Apple Squeeze fair. The predicted rainy weather held off, and the entire town and surrounding area turned out for the hundreds of outdoor booths of food and craft items.

On the fifth day of racing, the brakes they left again; Five sets of brakes, four new tires, three half shafts, two spare clutches and a fuel pump I carry with me.

Our drive south from there the next day was perhaps the prettiest part of the trip, all on backroads from Lenox south, through northeast Massachusetts; briefly into Connecticut; then back into New York. We did get back on the interstate as we got closer to New York City, going over the 3,000 mile mark along the way, and, once we hit the New Jersey Turnpike, we were home free.

We spent the night in Dover again with our daughter s family; it was a nice ending to a great trip.

On the eighth day of racing, I learned how street wheels bend; eight racing wheels.....

And so it concludes

On the eleventh day of racing, the shocks made costly noise; eleven shock absorbers....,

On the sixth day of racing, transmission woes befell; six gears with teeth...

On the seventh day of racing, the wheels did wobble so; Seven shiny bearings...

On the ninth day of racing, we changed the plugs again; Nine sets of plugs,....

On the tenth day of racing, endurance racing called; ten jerry cans....,

By the time we arrived home the next day, after two weeks on the road, we’d gone 3,179 miles again with an asterisk due to my errant fingers. We averaged 27.1 miles per gallon, including over 30 miles per gallon on the highway. I knew from other trips that the Carrera would get close to that as distinct from 16-17 around town.

On the twelfth day of racing, I look like Carol Shelby; Twelve spare engines, eleven shock absorbers, ten jerry cans, nine sets of plugs, eight racing wheels, seven shiny bearings, six gears with teeth, five sets of brakes, four new tires, three half shafts, two spare clutches and I fuel pump I carry with me.

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at 1552 feet, with a clear view for well over 50 miles in all directions.

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many lighthouses we saw on the trip Nubble Light House - stood beautiful and serene as it stood guard over the ferocious coast.

After our last breakfast in the U.S., we headed to Canada. We took a detour (which proved to be one of the tour highlights) to the West Quoddy Head lighthouse in Lubec, Maine. First, it was open to the public all day a once a year event. And we were there! Second, it s the easternmost point in the U.S. And, in the Trivial Pursuit category, it s the closest point in North America to Africa.

Portland, Maine, was beautiful, and the highlight was perhaps the number, names and variety of lighthouses: Bug Light, Spicer Point, and Portland Head Light at Fort Williams, which is the oldest mainland lighthouse in the U.S. We stayed at a bed and breakfast, as we try to do on most of our trips. We met a couple researching their genealogy at the Maine Historic Society. While we spent the two days enjoying Portland and the glorious weather; they spent it in dusty stacks searching for a relative four generations back not to be found!

We entered Canada at Campobello Island, touring the Roosevelt summer cottage there. Again, cottage means something different to me than it did to the Roosevelts, Vanderbilts, and the like. Rather than taking the ferry, we opted to drive to St. John, New Brunswick. After dinner, we went to the Reversing Falls , where the St. John River and Bay of Fundy join, and the flows reverse at the change of tides every six hours. We could have seen the reversal at 4:00 a.m. but opted to take the word of the guidebooks!

Southwest Harbor, Maine was our next stop.

Downtown consists of several dozen shops and restaurants which, by the time we got there the first evening were all closed.

Our hotel was situated on Somes Sound, which is the only true fjord in the entire lower 48 states. It also had an amazing croquet court - two actually - that put all others we d seen elsewhere to shame! *(Sunset near Bass Harbor Heat LIghthouse)

We spent most of the next two days touring Acadia National Park at the northern end of Mt. Desert Island. Though originally known as New France, it became New England in 1759, after 200 years of back and forth warfare between the two countries.

Driving along Park Loop Road, a 20-mile loop around the park, we viewed Frenchman Bay, the Porcupine Islands and the Egg Rock Lighthouse.

(Author along Fundy Trail Parkway)

Our drive along the Fundy Trail Parkway was a spectacularly clear day. We spent the whole day on the trail from rock beaches, to the dozen or so lookouts, to a suspension bridge over the Big Salmon River, to spectacular heights and lots of second-gear

hairpin turns.

We finished at the park the way we started at Flower Pot Rock, this time at high tide, contrasted to low tide six hours earlier and 30 feet or so lower. From there, onto Halifax, Nova Scotia, a little less than four hours away. The weather forecast was for high winds and rain, but we were spared and it was only light rain.

Stops there included the 250-year old St. Paul s Church, the oldest in Nova Scotia; the Halifax Citadel, and learning about the significance of Halifax over the centuries from one of the local re-enactors; a walk along the seawalk; and the small but beautifully-landscaped Public Gardens. A small-scale version of the Titanic was in one of the ponds and, while seemingly tacky, the Titanic holds significance for Halifax, as it sank near the coast and many of those who died are buried throughout the city.

We linked up with Ranger Kim, who proved to be extremely knowledgeable, explaining the geology (largely pink granite rock) and geography (45 degree latitude) of the park to the group. He also explained how many of the town s cottages had been multi-million dollar summer homes of the Vanderbilts and other millionaires of the era many of which burned down in the Great Fire of 1947.

Our second day along the trail included a couple hours at Thunder Hole, a natural rock formation where the tide came in and thunderously smashed against the rocks; passing the 1000 mile mark for the trip; lunch and stroll around (Author south of Cadallac Moutain peak)) Jordan Pond; our drive up Cadillac Mountain, the highest point on the eastern seaboard

Leaving Halifax, we headed for Quebec City 8-10 hours and 600 miles away. We went over the 2,000 mile point enroute to Quebec, though I had switched the odometer to kilometers at the border. Gayle offered to drive part of the way, and it was literally the first time she d driven the car after 2 1/2 years of ownership.

Upon arriving in Quebec City (thank you Google Maps!), we were awed by the Hotel Frontenac, a magnificent 600-room, 150-year old hotel in the Old City. We spent nearly three days there, walked and walked, and ate lunches outside as the

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Fluid DOT 3 DOT 4 DOT 5.1

Wet Boiling 284 deg F 311 deg F 375 deg F

system, sometimes to the point that enough pressure is created to push caliper pistons into the brake pads. This will in turn generate brake drag as the rotor and pads make contact and will also create more heat in the system.

Water vapor (steam) is a gas.† Gas is much more compressible than liquid.† So, when you get enough water vapor in the system and you press the brake pedal hard, it will compress the water vapor before the pistons push the pads into the rotors, giving you a mushy pedal feel, or brake-fade.

Dry Boiling 401 deg F 446 deg F 518 deg F

But if my system is closed, how can it get contaminated with moisture?

Well, glycol-based brake fluid is very hygroscopic. This means that it will aggressively absorb water from the moment the container is opened. Many manufacturers pack brake fluid under nitrogen to extend its shelf life. Brake fluid will absorb water through minute, even microscopic pores in brake hoses, lines and piston seals and when it is exposed to air. In South Florida, where the humidity level is usually very high the problem is exaggerated. Also, as caliper and brake line temperatures increase and then cool repeatedly, condensation occurs, leaving behind an increase in moisture.

What do I need to remember?

1. If fluid is changed often with fresh fluid it will contain very little water 2. Never use silicone-based fluids in your (ABS equipped) Porsche 3. Using racing fluid will increase the braking performance of your system 4. Never reuse fluid or mix brands 5. Use smaller fluid containers and discard remnants 6. When replacing fluid, flush the complete system 7. Immediately replace the reservoir s cap following any maintenance

How can moisture deteriorate the fluid?

Over time the moisture becomes trapped in the internal sections of calipers, lines, master cylinders, etc.† Brakes generate heat because of the friction between the pad and the rotor and rotors can actually glow red at track events.† When this trapped water reaches 212∫ F it turns into steam (water vapor). Many times air in the brake system is a result of water that has turned to water vapor. The build up of steam will create a higher pressure in the

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I’m Retired, Baby!

By John Greene I retired from Federal service on August 31, 2011, and my wife, Gayle’s, and my Porsche adventure to Maine and Canada from our home in Norfolk, Virginia, represented a number of firsts. We d been to Vermont and New Hampshire 15 years earlier in my first Porsche, an ‘82 911 SC, but this was our first trip to Maine.

It was also the first trip of any significant distance in our 2003 Carrera.

We also weren’t quite sure how much clothing to take, as it was for two weeks; we were headed quite far north; and, again, we were in a two-seater with not much luggage room. As it turned out, we had too many clothes, as temperatures were in the 70’s and we wore jeans most of the trip. Afterall, I’m retired!

The trip begins We left Norfolk on September 10th, and stopped in Dover, Delaware to spend the night with our daughter and her family.

(Author with wife, Gayle, and grandchildren the morning we took off from Dover.)

We wanted to get a jump on what would be about a 300 mile drive the next day from Delaware to New Haven, CT. About an hour into the trip, Gayle said, I hope this wasn’t a mistake. I think she was referring to the choice of vehicle, not the concept of being with me in confined

quarters for two weeks, but I didn t ask!

After touring the Yale University campus (where my father graduated in 1941), we headed north, passing signs for Dinosaur State Park (closed Mondays), Norwich (home of the first chapter of my college fraternity, Theta Chi); University of Connecticut (2011 Men s Basketball Champs); Worcester, Massachusetts (birthplace of Robert Goddard, father of modern space); and Ayer, where I’d been stationed in the Army in 1976!

The speed limit signs of 55 and 65 also seemed to be suggested limits. I was passed by a Panamera with New Hampshire plates, doing about 90 mph but I chose not to keep up with him.

We stopped for lunch at Herbert Brothers Seafood on Badger Island, Maine our first stop in the Vacationland state, and our first lobster meal of the trip. The first of

(Jim Pfeiffer’s 914 race car with a transplanted 3.2L!! - Photo by Phil Grandfield)

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From the President

MEMBER

Ken Thomas -Membership Chairperson

UPCOMING EVENTS!

Dave McFaddin

Be sure to check our website www.fsrpca.org for more details as well as updates on all of these exciting events.

Oil, good; tire pressure, good; PCA/FSR member info, OOPS!

FSR Members Most of us do a good job at keeping up with the maintenance needs of our Porsches. We aren’t as good, however, at maintaining our profile information to be current or correct in the PCA and First Settlers databases. Incorrect or incomplete information affects the club’s ability to communicate with you and affects your ability to maximize the value of your membership. If you are not receiving any communications from the club, it is likely that we have incorrect or incomplete information in your member profile.

SPOTLIGHT

Welcome to our new members and the transfers in to First Settlers Region. We hope you enjoy the people, Porsches and events.

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Jerome Blair

2007 911

Thomas Hurlbut

Treasurer’s Report as of December 31, 2011

2003 911T

David Marple

1986 911

Savvas Sakkadas

2007 GT3

Yahao Wu

2010 Panamera

Eric Yeates

2009 Carrera 4S

Christopher Young

Alex H. Bell, II - Treasurer PCA FSR Inc.

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Michael Acanfora (TI)

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Please take a moment to check your PCA and FSR profiles and edit where needed. It s quick and easy to do. If you have any questions, feel free to contact me, our FSR webmaster or PCA.

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01/01/11 Opening Balance: $38,526.53

Chris Broome (TI)

2001 Boxster S

12/31/11 Closing Balance: $37,192.94 2012 was another good year from a financial standpoint. In addition to a healthy balance, we have been able to pay for some event costs this year like the Turkeys-in-the-Trunk afterparty. Had we not already paid VIR the deposit of $15,125 in 2011, our cash position on 12/31/2011 would have been $52,317.94!

Dean DeLuke (TI)

1999 911

Christopher Dupuis

1989 911

Our other large expense, beside funding the DE’s, is the “Horizontally Opposed”. We continue to hold down costs with supportive advertisers but our ‘delta’ cost for printing and mailing is still about $2,000 annually.

Matthew Mergler

2001 911

Beatriz Rodriguez

2009 Boxster

Ravi Shamaiengar

2005 997S

Frank Barone (TI)

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When I was elected Treasurer 01/01/2009, our balance was $24,538.35. We should all be very proud of our efforts over the past three years as we have strengthened our financial position, contributed more money to excellent charitable organizations, and, hopefully, made it more fun to participate in the many events we organize.

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Tim Bellars (TI)

1999 996

David Derr (TI)

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Gregory Hurley (TI)

Total Members

As we still wait for the IRS to affirm our 501(c)(4) status as a non profit association, we have filed our 2010 tax return under this status at the recommendation of the IRS. It has been ten months since the Tax Exempt Application was submitted!

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I encourage everyone to get out and enjoy driving your Porsches when able (hopefully winter will be mild) and to enjoy the camaraderie of likeminded enthusiasts as we participate in social events, charity events, tech sessions, Driver Education, car shows and fun runs!

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Are You New to MotorsportReg.com?

If you haven’t done so already, add our MotorsportReg landing page, HYPERLINK "http://www.fsrpca.motorsportreg.com/" http://www.fsrpca.motorsportreg.com/, to your Favorites or Bookmarks and never miss an event. It’s like shopping online!

You create an account and then purchase events. And, there’s no need for a couple to sign up for events separately – just change the quantity to two and you’re ready to check out.

Something new is deferred payment, where attendees are not charged for the event until just a week or two prior, thereby reducing the number of refunds (and transactions fees) due to cancellations. MotorsportReg is great – it handles both registrations and cancellations, it’s safe and secure, and organizers can keep track of it all. Hope to see you at Kingsmill!

Happy New Year once again!

Dave McFaddin President, First Settlers Region

I'm doing pretty good. I am using the walker most of the time.

The only time I use the wheelchair is when I need both hands to do certain tasks, such as cooking breakfast, etc. My next goal is not to use the wheelchair anything and to start using a cane. Need to strengthen certain muscles first.

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Your FSR board for 2012 is ready to go and we will be looking for folks who want to get involved with great ideas. Your new board is made up of: President - Dave McFaddin; Western VP - Steve Sarfaty; Eastern VP - George Michaels; Secretary Kevin Pirkle; Treasurer - Alex Bell; Activities - Don Bryant; Newsletter Editor - Phil Grandfield; DE Chair - John Kopp; DE Registrar - Marco Estrada; DE Chief Instructor - Alex Bell; Safety Chair - Chris Stanley; Webmaster - Marco Estrada; Charity Chair - Josie Grandfield; Membership Chair - Ken Thomas; Asst VP Eastern - Jason Horner; Asst VP Central - Bud Syme; Events Registrar - George Michaels; Asst Activities Chair - Pam Michaels

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Motorsportreg and RSVPs Make Event Organizers Less Crazy!

In 2009, we started using MotorsportReg.com as our preferred RSVP site for Drivers’ Ed events, and it worked so well we’ve been using it ever since for all our major activities. Though there are many advantages to using this site, two are that it allows attendees to sign up for an event and pay for it in about three minutes, and it gives event organizers an accurate, up-to-theminute accounting of who has RSVP’d and paid for an event.

Sign-ups are vital to the success of any event, whether it’s a DE, BBQ, or weekend charity excursion. The folks who take the time to plan events really only want two things: 1) they’d like everyone to have a great time and 2) they’d like it to go off without a hitch!

Even if an event is “free” to attendees, there may be other things going on that require a headcount. No one who throws a dinner party likes to be unprepared or surprised by guests who show up unannounced – there may not be enough food or anywhere to sit! Our FSR activities are the same, so let’s all make it a New Year’s resolution to sign up for events by the registration deadline. If you miss the deadline and would still like to attend, all you need to do is contact the event organizer or registrar to see if there’s room for one more. The more the merrier, but give them a heads up if you plan to “drop by.”

An obvious highlight of 2011 was FSR winning First Runner-up for PCA Region of the Year!!! And once again we had the best website in PCA for the second year in a row! So, what does this mean for us in 2012? We aren t resting on our laurels and we have a great year planned& now we just need everyone to enjoy the activities and help us make it an even better year.

Update from Dave Conklin - former FSR President and long time PCA member

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As we look back on the last couple of months of 2011 we made another significant impact on the Hampton Roads area with our participation in the Mayflower Marathon providing food and funds for the Eastern Virginia Foodbank. Our Turkeys in the Trunk effort once again equated to 15,000 Thanksgiving meals for less fortunate folks in the area. Also, while on the topic of charity, thanks to everyone who pitched in during our 2011 charity events. We raised over $13,000 for our supported charities of the Foodbank, Special Olympics, and the Boys Home as well as our special donation made to the SPCA via our Air and Auto event! This is an increase from the $8,000 we donated in 2010 thanks again to all for helping FSR make a positive impact on our community.

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It is a pleasure serving as your Treasurer and feel free to contact me with any questions!

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So here it is, another new year, and another chance for you to make a New Year’s resolution! Though the 2012 activities calendar is still filling out, you can resolve to sign up for and attend our January 21st FSR New Years Party 2012 at Kingsmill Resort and Spa in Williamsburg, Va. It’s a resolution that’s easy to make and keep! You’ll enjoy a relaxing, casual evening of great food in the company of your Porsche friends, and you’ll have the chance to meet and chat with the 2012 board and committee chairs. Various awards for 2011 will be presented, both serious and funny. Registration closes January 17, so sign up today!

NEW PCA/FSR MEMBERS Ken Thomas - Membership Chairperson

Please consider the following: • Have you moved? Is your current address correct?

• Have you added or sold vehicles?

• Is your email address current or correct?

• Do you have an account for the First Settlers website to access member only areas?

• Is your affiliate or family member information correct?

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Happy New Year and welcome to another year of great activities and camaraderie with your fellow Porsche enthusiasts!

I hope you and all had a great Christmas and wish you a most prosperous New Year. - Dave Conklin HORIzONTALLY OPPOSED

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UPCOMING EVENTS!

Be sure to check our website www.fsrpca.org for more details as well as updates on all of these exciting events.

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January 7

Western Breakfast

9a.m. to 11a.m. - Silver Diner, Glen Allen

January 14

Eastern Breakfast

9a.m. to 11a.m. - Pops Diner, Chesapeake

January 21

FSR New Years Party 2012

Kingsmill in Williamsburg

February 4

Western Breakfast

9a.m. to 11a.m. - Silver Diner, Glen Allen

February 11

Eastern Breakfast

9a.m. to 11a.m. - Pops Diner, Chesapeake

March 3

Western Breakfast

9a.m. to 11a.m. - Silver Diner, Glen Allen

March 10

Eastern Breakfast

9a.m. to 11a.m. - Pops Diner, Chesapeake

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Virginia International Raceway

Turkey’s in the Trunk Event - November 2011

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