Horizontally Opposed - January/February 2014

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JANUARY-FEBRUARY, 2014

UPCOMING EVENTS! January 4 January 11 January 18 January 25-25 February 1 February 8 February 15 March 1 March 8 March 14-16 April 5 April 12 May 3-4 May 10 May 16-18 June 20-22 August 9-10 August 23-24

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

Central Breakfast Silver Diner - Glen Allen Eastern Breakfast Pops Diner - Chesapeake Holiday Party Kingsmill Resort - Williamsburg 24 Hours of Daytona Daytona Beach, Florida Central Breakfast Silver Diner - Glen Allen Eastern Breakfast Pops Diner - Chesapeake Fun Run Smithfield Station to Virginia Diner Central Breakfast Silver Diner - Glen Allen Eastern Breakfast Pops Diner - Chesapeake Zone 2 Drivers Ed Virginia International Raceway - Alton VA Central Breakfast Silver Diner - Glen Allen Eastern Breakfast Pops Diner - Chesapeake FSR 55th Anniversary Wintergreen Resort VA Eastern Breakfast Pops Diner - Chesapeake FSR Drivers Ed Virginia International Speedway - Alton VA Zone 2 Club Race Virginia International Speedway - Alton VA Chump Car 24 Hour Virginia International Speedway - Alton VA Tudor USCC Virginia International Speedway - Alton VA

Be sure to check the website for the most up-to-date event information at http://www.fsrpca.org/events.

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(Porsche by Design: Seducing Speed. 1962 Porsche 804 and 1964 156C Carrera 2.)

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First Settlers Region Holiday Party!!

Saturday, January 18th, 2014

From the President

Please join us for First Settlers Region's Annual New Year Party at the Kingsmill Resort in Williamsburg, on Saturday, January 18, 2014 at 6PM. The address is 1010 Kingsmill Road, Williamsburg, VA. Phone is (757) 253-1703. Registration is open now at Motorsportreg.com!!

Kick off the new year hanging out with your FSR friends and enjoying a great dinner. We'll also be conducting a White Elephant silent auction again. Have an item you'd like to re-gift? Bring it to the event and raise money for our charities.

Last year's auction was very successful and most of the items were quite popular. We ask that you only bring one auction item, as we're limited on space.

The event cost is $60 per person, which includes hors d'oeuvres and a buffet dinner in the Bray Dining Room. The attire for Kingsmill and our event is Resort Casual. What the heck is Resort Casual? For the men, no ties required. For the ladies, you always know what to wear...

Why not make a weekend of it? Kingsmill is offering special room rates starting at $129/night for our event at the resort. See other prices at motorsportreg.com Make room reservations directly with the Kingsmill reservation department at (757) 253-1703, (800) 832-5665 or by FAX (757) 253-8237.

Rooms/reservations are first come/first served. In order to receive the preferred rate, you must identify yourself as a Porsche Club member. Rates cannot be changed at check-in or check-out if you fail to identify your affiliation at the time the reservation is requested.

Don't delay, sign up now. We're limited to 100 attendees and registration closes at 12PM on Tuesday, 14 January so we can pass the head count to Kingsmill.

SAVE THE DATE!!! FIRST SETTLERS 55th ANNIVERSARY EVENT! MAY 2-4, 2014 at the Wintergreen Resort, Virginia Look for details in the next Horizontally Opposed and on our website at www.fsrpca.org

George Michaels Happy New Year! I hope your holidays were fun, relaxing and included time spent with family and friends.

The Election Committee reports that 59 ballots were cast in our 2013 election. As each candidate ran unopposed, it should come as no surprise that all individuals were elected. Additionally, we had a few write-in candidates for the vacant Activities Officer position, and I’m pleased to report that Bret Jacobson has accepted the nomination and vote. Congratulations to the electees and a big welcome to Bret and Jason Horner as new members of the Executive Council. Thanks to both the Nominating Committee and the Board for giving your time to our club.

Thanks also for your confidence in me as club President for a second term. I look forward to serving you, continuing the success that we have enjoyed and achieving the goals that I set this time last year and reviewed in the last issue.

I have no doubt that 2014 will be another great year of fun, camaraderie and community service for First Settlers. Thanks to our DE events, we're still in good shape financially to do whatever we want. We continue to enjoy a great relationship with our primary sponsor, Checkered Flag Porsche.

They provide a tremendous amount of support to us financially and they give us loads of merchandise for raffles and door prizes at our various events. In turn, we should continue to return the favor with big turnouts at their new model rollouts, trust them to service our Porsches, and when it's time for a new one, head to their showroom.

We have a great head start on this year’s calendar. Based on your feedback, we’ll be adding monthly breakfasts in Williamsburg, a fun run/rally or two, a DE symposium/social, and a new venue for our annual open board meeting. We’ll also return to Classics on the Green with an FSR tent, arrange a revisit to the Ingram Collection in Durham, NC, and we’re working with the Military Aviation Museum on a wine festival/European car show sponsored by Coastal Virginia Magazine in April. Most significant, though, is our 55th anniversary/spring charity weekend bash 2-4 May at the Wintergreen Resort.

This is your club… help make it what you want it to be. While the board and chairs run day-to-day operations, it’s up to you to help decide what activities show up on the calendar. If you have an idea for an event, please pass it on to Bret. If you’d like to help plan, set up, run, or host an event… even better. If you have some favorite back roads you like to drive, don’t keep them a secret, design a fun run and we’ll add it to the calendar.

I look forward to sharing another successful and rewarding year with my First Settlers friends. Remember, it’s all about having fun, enjoying our cars and the people who drive them. See you at the New Year Party!

Welcome the newly elected Executive Board!

George Michaels - President. George is an active-duty Naval Officer with 25 years of service and lives in Virginia Beach. He joined PCA in 1992 in San Diego, and has been an FSR member since 1995. Prior to his first term as President, he served as Eastern VP, Events Registrar, DE Registrar, Air & Auto co-chair and on various committees. He also serves as FSR's representative to and Board member of the Car Club Council of Hampton Roads.He enjoys participating in all club activities, including DE, for which he has been instructing since 2001. He and Pam own a 1991 928GT and 1989 Carrera 3.2. Previous Porsches include a 1974 914 2.0 LE, a 1974 911, and a 1986 928S. Alex Bell - Treasurer. Alex has been in the insurance business for 33 years. He has operated a Nationwide Insurance Agency since 1992, and he owned an Independent Agency from 1982 to 1992. Alex has been a member of FSR since 2006, and he has been Treasurer of FSR since 01/01/2009. He is a National Certified PCA Instructor, serves as Chief Track Instructor for FSR, and holds a Competition License with PCA Club Racing and NASA. As Treasurer of FSR, Alex has enlisted the services of local CPA, Lauren Wolcott, and FSR is current on Federal and State tax returns since 2008.

Steve Sarfaty - Central VP. Steve works for Hamilton Beach in Richmond. He has owned 1988 Carrera Cab for a little over 20 years but didn't join PCA until 2005. (And can't imagine why he waited so long). Steve have enjoyed the car and the club equally.

A few years ago Bud Syme recruited Steve to be his assistant VP for the central area of FSR. Now he is starting his third term as VP. Jason Horner - Eastern VP. Jason recently retired from the Navy after 23 years and is completing his degree in Cyber Security. I joined PCA/FSR in 2010 after. He purchased my first Porsche as an early mid-life crisis present to myself, a 2000 911, after driving my brother in laws 911 while on holiday in Florida. He was appointed as the Eastern Assistant Vice President in 2011 and has held that position until now.

Bret Jacobson - Activities Officer. Bret has been a member of First Settlers since buying his first Porsche - a 1969 911T. However, looking back he considers the experience as a case study in how not to buy an old Porsche. Fast forward to 2009 when he bought a Cayman S as a 40th birthday present to himself. He rejoined First Settlers and after a fun run in Chesapeake followed by breakfast at Pop’s. Bret lives in Yorktown and works at Liebherr Cranes, Inc. in Hampton. If anyone has any ideas for events, or would be willing to volunteer their time (or even their backyard!) for a First Settlers event, please contact Bret! $MBTT m"n $POUSBDUPS Matt Nelson - Secretary. Matt has been a First Settlers member for for 6 years. He works as a factory rep for Sage Products, a medical device -JDFOTFE $POUSBDUPS " manufacturer. Matt enjoys restoring, showing, and driving his concours winning 1980 911 SC Targa. Matt’s near term focus is the build or find a new home, then he plans to buy a track car to take on club DE events!

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Common Sense Tips for the Aging (track) Driver

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By Paul Oberdorfer - Drivers’ Education Chair

Boxster Oil Change

As those of us with some racing background know, there is often more than one way to get to the front. Though a stereotype, many younger driver are noted for their risky, and many times exciting, ways of (Porsche Club Racing at VIR) passing and taking the lead. However, as we get older we can better appreciate the value of the equipment and can look for ways to improve our skills without the theatrics. Below are a few easy tips older drivers can use to keep up with the younger crowd - besides adding another 100HP to your car:

Reprinted from article by Bob Tindel on Pelicanparts.com.

Changing the oil on the Boxster is somewhat easier than on other Porsches. There is no separate oil tank to drain, and there is only one filter, which is easy to access. Also, the filter is located so it doesn’t spill oil on other parts of the car when it is removed. The recommended oil change interval is 15,000 miles, but I prefer to change the oil and filter at 5,000-mile intervals.

The first thing to do for this project is to get together the necessary parts and tools. You will need a genuine Porsche OEM filter, which comes with a rubber O-ring seal. You will also need an 8mm allen wrench, and the correct size oil filter wrench. I used a plastic wrench that fits several different sizes of filters, one of which happened to be correct for the Boxster. The oil filter for the Boxster unscrews just like the filters on the 911s, but the similarity ends there. The Boxster filter is a plastic housing with a replaceable paper cartridge. This plastic housing is meant to be reused indefinitely, so don’t use pliers or any other tools for removal that might pierce or crack the housing.

· Stay current. Whether it’s attending a winter Driver’s Education event or spending some time on the karting track, the saying “use it or lose it” definitely applies. I question to value of racing simulators to maintain skills when away from the track. Though they are a good way to learn a new track, I don’t consider them a substitute for actual track time.

To begin, jack up the car, and use safety stands. Make sure it is secure, because you will be working underneath. For this procedure, it is necessary to jack up only the left side of the car.

· Get an annual physical for body and eyes. This is a “no brainer”.

You can’t be your best when dealing with a health issue and as we age we have less margin for coping. Other than your brain, your eyes are the most important organ for driving so don’t neglect them.

Put a large drain pan under the car to catch the oil. My favorite one holds 16 quarts, and it (Boxster oil filter canister from below.) doubles as a storage tank to hold the used oil until you take it for disposal. I also use a drip tray under the drain pan to catch any oil spills. Remove the oil drain plug, keeping mind that the oil comes out quite fast. Be especially careful if the oil is hot.

· Keep your weight down. Extra weight has a negative effect on two things. First, it reduces your bodily efficiency and, second, the extra weight slows down your car. Remember the general rule: 100 lbs = 10HP. · Understand car set-up mechanics. It is rarely raw horsepower that gets the fastest lap. Take some time to learn and understand how set-up affects your car. This includes everything from sway bars to tire pressures.

Just adding “go- fast” goodies is expensive and doesn’t always produce the desired results. Also, it makes your track events more fun if you are working on adjusting your set-up. This process can be a challenge but rewards can pay-off. Good advice is usually available from a mechanic with racing background - or an experienced driver familiar with his car.

Don’t hesitate to ask around at the track.

Remove the oil filter by turning it with the filter wrench. The filter housing will come off, leaving the paper cartridge hanging from the filter base on the engine. Remove and discard the filter cartridge. But before you toss the old filter in the trash it is a good idea to tear it apart to look for any metal debris that could be a sign of internal engine problems to include a failing intermediate shaft bearing. Replace the rubber O-ring on (Don’t forget the “O” ring.) the filter housing, and oil it lightly. Working under the car, replace the filter cartridge by pushing it onto the extended portion in the center of the oil filter base. It fits correctly either way—there is no top or bottom. Screw the oil filter housing onto the engine by hand. You can feel when the rubber O-ring begins to seat and when the filter housing bottoms onto the filter base.

Tighten the filter housing to 25 Nm (18 Ft/Lbs).

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· Downsize. Especially true as we age, we might have more fun with less risk in a less powerful car. Doing a “C note” on the short stretch is great fun the youngsters, but you may find that getting a turn right and cutting your time by half a second is more satisfying. · Be patient. This applies to all drivers, regardless of age, but is especially true as we get older and feel more pressure on time as a whole.

May times just slowing down the pace a bite and not forcing or “binding up” the car will result in improvement. Remember you have nothing to prove out there if you drive “for” the race track instead of the other drivers.

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· Get professional training. If you haven’t been to a professional racing school, it may be time for that investment. There is nothing like this for improving your skill, at any age. My dad attended the Bondurant School of High Performance Driving when he as 80 and was pretty fast afterward. In addition to Bondurant other examples include Skip Barber and Bertil Roos (both with programs at Virginia International Raceway (VIR) but there are many more. Just check the internet.

Replace the crush washer on the drain plug. Reinstall the drain plug and tighten it to 48 Nm (35 Ft/Lbs). Using a magnetic drain plug is a good idea as another way to look for metal debris roaming around inside your engine the next time you pull the plug for an oil change.

Lower the car. Refill the engine with nine quarts of oil, and this may sound silly, make sure to put the oil in the correct filler. It has a yellow cap and is marked “oil”. The Boxster has a small funnel built in to the oil filler, but I like to use a large one to reduce any chance of spills. Check the oil level with the dipstick (if your car is lucky enough to have one), and then verify it by turning the ignition switch to the “run” position and reading the oil level gauge. Start the engine and check for oil leaks.

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* Understand your limits and don’t set the bar too high. Being too hard on yourself will ruin the fun. It’s best if you take a little at a time. You don’t need to expand you driving envelope on the first lap.

Remember that the patience and cunning that comes with age can win over the fearlessness and enthusiasm of youth. See you on the track! And look out you young folks!

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First Settlers Members Giving Back for the Holidays!

Our caravan left Checkered Flag and headed to the new Mayflower Marathon location at the back of Pembroke Mall. Our long line of Porsches was a huge hit with the volunteers as they turned-to to unload all of the cars. The atmosphere was electric! Coincidently, our donations put the food drive over their new record mark for frozen turkey donations in the 17 years of holding this marathon. They were hooking up the tractortrailer and bringing in a new empty one!

by: Phil & Josie Grandfield

George Michaels, the First Settlers president, presented a couple of checks to the Executive Director of the Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia.

The first check was for $4000 raised during the Air & Auto Classic Car Show (another check for $4000 from the Air & Auto show was donated to the Virginia Beach SPCA earlier). A second check for $2500 came directly from our members, many who could not make the (George presenting our checks for $6,500 to the Foodbank!.) event but wanted to be part of our effort to give back to the community. Thanks for your support! The Turkeys in the Trunk event is a great example of the PCA motto: “It’s not just the cars, it’s the people”.

(Waiting in a long line to off-load over 5,200 pounds of food!)

Our annual “Turkeys in the Trunk” event had all the elements of a great PCA outing rolled up into one very fun day. The weather was crisp with dropping temperatures but that did not dampen the enthusiasm at all. This year we had 42 cars roll through the Service Bay at Checkered Flag to weigh the food pouring out of front trunks, back trunks, back seats, the cavernous rear of Cayennes and, for the first time, a pair of frozen birds strapped to the luggage rack on the back of a Boxster! When the weigh-in was finished, the tally came to 5220 pounds of food going directly to the holiday tables of needy families in the local area. And this was more that 1000 pounds more than last year! First Setters can be proud of being a major part of the Mayflower Marathon again for 2013.

After the food drop-off, the caravan continued on a fun though the back roads of Virginia Beach and Pungo. You don’t have to go very far from “the Boulevard” to get to roads much more entertaining to drive on in your Porsche. The route took us near the Virginia Beach Polo fields, across a creek that drains into the Inter-coastal waterway, within sight of the water tower at the Military Aviation Museum, and deep into the ‘wilderness’ of Pungo complete with the smells of the local wildlife. The hour long trip ended at the Baja Restaurant at the south end of Sandbridge.

The Baja’s back bar turned out to be a perfect venue and we had the place to ourselves. We parked the cars in the grass behind the restaurant and overlooking the Back Bay. The overcast cleared up just enough to make for a beautiful sunset. Inside, the taco bar was perfect and the bar-tending service was spot-on. The bill was covered by the club in appreciation for the generous donations by the members who attended Turkeys in the Trunk.

In a very unscientific experiment, w e ’ v e proven that d e s p i t e having one trunk instead of two, a Carrera 4S can hold more cargo than a Boxster S. Last year the (The Aufenger’s brought over 1,000 pounds of frozen turkeys!.)

A l l e y ’ s brought 23 frozen turkeys jammed into every nook and cranny of their Boxster and walked away with the winning prize. But this year, the Hugel’s beat that number with 28 turkeys inside their Carrera Cabriolet and won with a total of 398 pounds of food!! Look for Mark to be sporting his new Porsche “Varsity” jacket, courtesy of Checkered Flag, at an upcoming event. In the ‘special’ category of four-door Porsches, the Aufenger’s were exceedingly generous again this year hauling over 1000 pounds of frozen turkeys in their Cayenne!! I just guessing here but maybe the best combination for winning the prize is multi-trunked Boxster combined with a luggage rack......... This competitive spirit makes the event lots of fun but in truth any donation for this very worthy cause is appreciated.

The highlight of the evening was the raffle drawing of the unique solid gold “Porsche” necklace. The necklace, an exclusive design made specifically for PCA, was generously donated by Eleanor Bobbitt to support the First Settlers Charity Program. Ticket sales raised over $1200! And now a drum roll please..... the winning ticket was the only ticket bought by Andrew Chisholm. Congratulations Andy!!!!

Turkeys-in-the-Trunk has quickly become a favorite event in the past four years and we plan to continue making it even bigger and better.

You can mark your calendars now for November 22, 2014 - the Saturday before Thanksgiving - for the 5th Annual version. And please let me know where I can buy a luggage rack..........

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Two Zone 2 Discussion Items from November 2013 Meeting

geography but they partner with other regions to run DEs where the tracks are available. I think this sharing of ideas, and turning them into best practices, is evidenced by the fact zone 2 regions won most of the PCA national level awards at Parade this past summer!

By Dave McFaddin, Past President As a refresher for the seasoned First Settlers members, and as possibly new info to the newest First Settler members, Porsche Club of America is broken into 139 regions. Those regions are grouped into 13 zones and First Settlers Region falls under zone 2 along with 9 other regions. zone 2 essentially covers all of the regions in Virginia, Washington DC metro area, Maryland, Delaware, and most of Pennsylvania.

Of the many items discussed at the zone 2 meeting the second item I wanted to bring to your attention shows the level of professionalism displayed by PCA. Those involved in any large organization, especially one where risks are involved, will recognize a focus on risk management is essential. In the case of PCA and driving Porsches this equates to ensuring everyone has the best experience possible in the club. To protect our ability to enjoy our great Porsche related events PCA has a very comprehensive insurance program. This risk management also equates to some things not being allowed as part of PCA sponsored events. I bring this up because members sometimes have a great idea for a future event but need to know the constraints before getting too far down the planning process. As an example, here are just a few things we are NOT allowed to do under PCA insurance as part of a PCA sponsored event: Hill Climbs, Karting, Ice Racing, and Snow Mobile riding. Things like these have to occur separately from PCA events and can’t be promoted by the club. Also, as everyone who signs PCA waivers in our driving events is aware, we need PCA insurance coverage above and beyond the norm for any moving car event including a car on a lift for viewing/tech session. Finally, PCA requires the regions to file for the insurance forms several weeks in advance of a moving car event which is why your region officers work the schedule so far in advance.

Leadership from the 10 regions in zone 2 gathers twice a year for face– to-face discussions enabling an exchange of ideas, lessons learned and best practices. The most recent zone 2 meeting was held November 9th and First Settlers was represented by Steve Sarfaty, Central VP, and myself, in my capacity of Past President, filling in for George who couldn’t attend.

I thought I’d share just a couple of items covered during the meeting.

The first item shows the benefit of these zone 2 meetings. While each region in zone 2 varies in size, number of members and geography (proximity to tracks, population centers, etc) each region participates in multiple events of interest to the members. The variety of events brought forward at the zone 2 meetings generates ideas for other events in each region. These meetings also provide the venue for discussions leading to participating in each other’s events allowing members to experience Porsche fun not readily available in their own region. For example, some regions don’t have a track for DE in their

I offer up these two items just to show you how your PCA, zone 2 and First Settlers leaders work together to provide us all the best Porsche camaraderie possible!

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MERRY MEMORIES – NEW ENGLAND TWISTIES

By Ed Merry In September 2013, Brenda and I drove to New England for a two week vacation to our first celebrate anniversary. I had inquired on the Cayman Registry about where to find the twisty roads but got little response. I was curious about the muted response until I got there. As it turns out, away from the cities, most of the roads are twisty.

In fact, both access roads to our resort from I-91 were quite twisty. So off we went in search of waterfalls, (Happy anniversary to Ed and Brenda Merry!) covered bridges and more twisty roads. By the way, we gave up counting bridges; Vermont alone has 99 covered bridges..... wow.

So read on and join me in reliving several of our excursions. Lots of twisty back roads, mostly well paved but some had frost heaves and were breaking up near the edges. Winter is tough here.

New Hampshire. The first real excursion was into the White Mountains of New Hampshire. By far the best of these good roads was NH-112 from Bath to North Woodstock. Lightly traveled, most in a national forest. Our trip started out at the Swift River falls and, you guessed it, a covered bridge. It is a very scenic spot.

If I ever go back to this area, I plan to drive this stretch again.

Cream factory near Waterbury, VT. Yummy.

By now we had become tired of stopping for every covered bridge, and just noted them in passing. However we enjoyed Texas Falls off VT-125 near Middlebury and Moss Glen Falls on VT-100.

VT-100 became quite twisty near Moss Glen Falls.

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2014 Turkey’s in the Trunk is a HUGE Success!

Next we went to the coast and visited the (Ed and Brenda’s Cayman R at the Summit.) restored whaling town of Mystic, Connecticut. If you are like us and enjoy history and places like Colonial Williamsburg or Yorktown, you would like this replica of an 1870 seaport. Then we backtracked to Lime Rock Park, CT where on I drove that famous track. By now our vacation was winding down but we had one last scenic area to visit and drive.

(Yes, those boxes all fit in the trunk!)

The Adirondacks. I had heard much about Saranac Lake and Lake Placid but had never been there. So we drove west into New York state and more interstate highways stopping at the revolutionary war battlefield at Saratoga. Then we took NY-73 from I-87 through Keene to Lake Placid. This was spectacular and quite twisty. We actually drove this segment twice. NY- 86 out of Lake Placid is another spectacular twisty road that took us past North Pole, NY to NY-30.

The most scenic stop was to take the toll road to the summit of White Face mountain where the Winter Olympics hosted the Grand Slalom event.

Really neat and scenic road but lots of frost heaves so careful driving was needed. We took an elevator from the parking lot to the 4867 foot summit and enjoyed the spectacular view. Brenda considered this view the high point of her trip. Afterward, we continued west to NY-30 and then south passing many scenic lakes until Blue Mountain Lake. Then we took NY-28N east to the interstate. This is another very good twisty worthy of a revisit.

Next we took the famous Kancamagus Highway (NH112 still) from Lincoln into the mountains, across a beautiful high pass toward Conway.

Delightful drive much like the Blue Ridge Parkway. Our day included a hike to Sabbaday Falls and picnic lunch beside the river. As the day was The final leg was along NY-73 back to Lake Placid moving on, we took a shortcut and supper. NY-73 was a suitably twisty ending to (Swift River Falls and one of over 100 covered bridges in New England.) from NH-112 to Bartlett, our last vacation day. We had supper at one of the another good twisty. Then we very last remaining Howard Johnson restaurants. The food was just drove US-302 west through Crawford Notch past Cascade Falls and like I remembered it from decades past.

Bretton Woods to US-3 at Twin Mountains. Now we returned toward our resort via I-93 through Franconia Notch. Unfortunately the “Old Man in the Now we had to head home. We broke up the return drive with an Mountain”, a unique granite formation in the shape of a face, fell in 2003 overnight stay at Gettysburg, PA. Once in Maryland, we west toward but we stopped for quite a while at The Basin; a beautiful location in the I-81 to avoid the Washington, DC traffic. Doing this we stumbled on Franconia Notch State Park with more water falls. Back in Lincoln, we ate a VERY twisty road in Maryland. MD-77 from Thurmont across the at The Common Man restaurant - delicious. But now it was dark, so we Catoctin Mountains to Cavetown was the icing on the cake. Overall CAREFULLY drove home on NH- 118 with high beams on watching for we drove about 3,500 miles of which over 1,000 were twisty roads. deer and moose. There were many signs warning us tourists to NOT HIT The Blue Streak loved it. WE loved it as well. Porsche makes a A MOOSE. I’d like to drive this twisty road in daylight not worried about wonderful road trip car. hitting a moose.

Rumor has it that the 2016 Porsche Parade may be in Vermont. If Vermont: The second excursion took us east via scenic Woodstock into so, we plan to go and add at least an additional week to savor those the Green Mountains. We drove a series of back roads to VT-100. Next New England twisties once more. Drive safe. Ed and Brenda. we took VT-100 north all the way to the famous “Ben and Jerry’s” Ice

(Turkeys-ON-the Trunk!)

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The First Settlers Region “Goodie Store” is bringing in business!

In the Nation, we play favorites.

The Goodie Store is putting together a name tag order now. Go to Motorsportreg.com to sign up for yours!

You can order shirts, blouses, jackets and caps in various styles and colors with our FSR logo on the front and with “Porsche” in block lettering on the back. 10% of all sales from the First Settlers Goodie Store are returned to us and be used to support our events.You can access the Goodie Store directly from the FSR webpage (www.fsrpca.org) by clicking on the link under the Main Menu on the left side of the home page or going directly to the FSR Goodie Store at this link: www.pcawebstore.com/FIRST SETTLERS If you have any questions, Contact Jacob Kay at jkaycdb@cox.net.

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A Long Road Back – Devil is in the details

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by Sam Gassel Since my last article, the body work on the 1972 911E has been finished, several coats of urethane primer have been applied and smooth block sanded, leaving the bare tub and body parts ready for the Bright Silver re-spray. The front and rear suspension and brakes have had all the parts cleaned, plated, painted, powder coated, re-bushed, re-assembled and replaced back on the tub. All old rubber lines including the brake and fuel lines have been replaced.

What other Porsches have you owned in the past? 1975 914 1.8 Red/Black. 1983 944 Guards Red/Black - a Treffen factory pick up and rode in a 935 at Weissach. 1969 912 Red/Black - twice. 944 Turbo zermatt Silver/Black. Had a fuel rail fire. Derek and George repaired it while a part of Race Prep. Told me I should have tackled the NASA security guard that extinguished the fire – there was no paint damage.

Where do you live? 107 Moores Creek Drive, Yorktown, VA. Lived in York County since 1978.

What do you do for a living? Being born and raised in Knoxville, TN, my path to college was paved. I commuted from home and tuition was very reasonable for in-state students. Picked engineering since math and science seemed more fun and easier than the arts. Liked fixing things too. Joined the Cooperative Engineering Program to help with expenses and landed a job at NASA Langley Research Center. Moved full time to Virginia in June 1974. Retired in June 2006 and now work for a NASA contractor, doing business development and some direct work supporting Langley.

My wife Michelle works there as well.

What is your first Porsche memory? First ride was as a passenger in a 914, on I -81, clocking 80 plus in the fall of 1973. Sweet

SPOTLIGHT

It really takes a good bit of process management to keep the ball rolling on a project like this. For example, when the tub is rolled out for paintwork – it’s a great time to break the engine down and assess what will need to be done. Heads can be sent off for rebuilding, inspection of rocker arms, camshafts, crankshaft, etc. can all be done and a determination made on what parts are good as they are and what might need attention. Gaskets and seals can be ordered and, with some luck, the engine rebuild complete before the tub is back from the painters.

Now is the time to look at what is needed to re-do the interior. Revisit all the parts that have been r e m o v e d .

Determine if the seats, door panels, and carpets need to be refurbished or ordered new.

There are many options to choose from when ordering interior parts with the (Cleaned up parts looking brand new.) most expensive choice being to order new parts from Porsche. I’ve always found parts from Porsche, such as door pockets, to be very expensive – but since they are manufactured from the original drawings and spec sheets, you can expect an excellent fit and will look the best.

What is your favorite personal car-related story? Too many to tell and some I can’t tell. Dads car: Renault R-10 – learned about trailing throttle over steer on a Tennessee back road at the tender age of 16.

He wanted to do more than just tear my shirt a bit. First car I bought was a bug-eye Sprite – made me buy some real tools. A ‘69 Camaro z28 – learned how to change a clutch and that 340 Dusters were damn fast and the z-28 cruised beautifully at 100 plus. A ‘66 Pontiac GTO – wheel came off on I – 64. A ‘61 TR4 red/black with wire wheels – what else can be said about the summer of 73?

Do you have a favorite Porsche? For years my favorite normal car was a Gulf Blue 911 – 1972T – that was owned by a couple in FSR who moved to Charlotte. Still have a thing for Gulf Blue (or red). Would not mind a new-ish 911 Turbo one day. Not into speed as I mature… And I have also discovered that old cars are old cars.

Describe your perfect Porsche day. Not that picky – just as long as I don’t have to queue up all the time  What is on your car-related bucket list? Once thought I really wanted to race somewhere besides the public roads. Have “tracked” the 911 twice at VIR, but did not go all out. Our Drivers Ed is on my bucket list, but I would like to have a vehicle dedicated to that endeavor.

(Michele & Rob Calloway at Porsche Parade 2013.)

There are several companies on the west coast that can re-cover and rebuild seats to better than new condition. Similarly, padded vinyl dash tops will crack over the years and options are to have them rebuilt or purchased new from either Porsche or from a variety of other vendors.

Cost is about the same either way and neither is cheap. Dash instruments can be reconditioned by several companies on the west coast. Yellowed and dirty instruments can sour a great looking interior.

Attention to detail is something that can separate an average build from one that is jawdropping s p e c t a c u l a r.

One of my favorite tools in the garage is the Bead Blast Cabinet. You can clean surface rust and old paint off of your (Attention to detail is the key.) small parts and leave a clean bare metal surface. The Bead Blaster uses air pressure to focus a powerful stream of very tiny glass beads at the object you want to clean. The “beads” feels like super fine sand in your hand. It’s done in HORIzONTALLY OPPOSED

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an enclosed cabinet that uses a vacuum attachment to pull the dirty air out and allow you to see what you’re doing. You look into the cabinet through a glass window, and your hands go into heavy rubber gloves for protection.

Tell us about your family. Michelle and I each have two children from previous marriages. We have the kids out of the house and now have more time to enjoy club activities.

I use the Bead Blaster on all fasteners and hardware then refinish them to factory specs. Many parts on the 911E including bolts, nuts, latches, and door catches had been plated with Yellow zinc DiChromate by their original suppliers.

This process can be redone once the parts are cleaned back to bare metal. I use a (The mad scientist’s bead blaster.) local plating company that does a great job on the refinish. The process leaves a part that has a multi-hued look with a gold/yellow base color and light splashes of green and red. For painted parts, I prefer to use powder coating to provide a durable, baked on finish. I’ll use it on suspension parts and others that might be prone to stone chips or hard wear. Powder coat is thicker than paint, so sometimes you have to clean out the powder coat from tapped holes or bushing mounts to allow original parts to still fit.

What other hobbies do you have besides driving your Porsche?

We like boating. We have done several weekend trips around the Bay. Our longest trip was to Urbanna for the Oyster Festival. But mostly I like vacationing in my garage.

The restoration process is painstaking but paying attention to all these details makes for a beautiful car that will be as good, or better, than the day it left the factory.

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What keeps you in PCA? Being a car nut and finding a car that fits you and the people that go with them makes a great package! I can’t say enough about what a great job the officers and other workers have done over the last several years. First in the Nation?? No way – from the view we had in the 70’s.

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PCA Member since? I joined right after buying a brand new 914 1.8 (Red/Black) in the summer of 1975. Have every Pano since joining.

Ken Thomas - Membership Chairperson

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

First Settlers Member since? Was a member of FSR and entered the fall event – called “Fall Frolic!” Several really great people befriended us and we were hooked. Did not know what a rally or a concours were, but having a new car was an advantage for concours! I was the First Settlers President in 1979.

NAME Jeff Brittain David Font (TI) Seph Labance Chuck Mitchell Kevin Riley (TI) Lewis Sunquist

What kind of Porsche(s) do you drive? Currently a own (and drive) a 1969 912 that I bought out of Florida in 1986, sold it in 1991 – then bought back the same car from the same person 18 years later. Been four years getting it back to where it needs to be; almost there. And I’ve always wanted a 911. After we got back to being relatively active in the club – starting at the 50th Anniversary party – a fantastic event – I began to search. Did some reading and also listened to Alex Bell a bit about 996’s – at the party at his house. Found the 2004 40th Anniversary 911 to be perfect for us. We are very happy with all its fancy, refined gadgets, and that it is fast…

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PORSCHE October 2013 2004 911 Turbo 2006 Cayman S 2014 Panamera 4 2008 Cayman 2005 Boxster S 2000 996 C2 November 2013 2011 911 4S 2003 Boxster 2014 Cayenne TI= Transfer from another region

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I could hardly believe what we’d seen over the weekend. As the ribbon of highway humming through the tires was draped in misting and semifreezing rain, I was lost in a dreamy fog of my own as I looked back over the weekend. The trip started out in gloriously warm weather for December – over 80 degrees when we left home. Mark and I were really tempted to put the top down for the drive to Durham, North Carolina, but with the winds whipping at 30 mph, we decided it would be best to leave it up.

As we rolled west on Highway 58 we were blessed with the beauty of Virginia farmland. The cotton crop was being harvested and the roadside looked as though we had just missed a parade in which cotton ball confetti had been showered upon the participants. Rolled bales of hay lay in fallow fields; bundles of bounty waiting for winter’s need.

Three hours later the farm fields surrendered to Durham city limits and we found our way to the hotel. After we were settled into our rooms, the members of the First Settlers group trickled onto the back porch of the “Bull City Burger and Brewery”, where we ate our way through fresh burgers and sweet potato fries. The casual setting lent itself to the friendly camaraderie for which our club is known. A new member, transferred from the Potomac Region, Bobby Barakat, brought along a co-worker and prospective member, Jose Feliz, who had begun the hunt for his dream car.

They fit right in and I hoped we made them feel at home. Make sure you greet these new members when you meet them at a future event.

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By: Luana Hugel

to chance, as evidenced by the fierceness of the 917, with its flat 12 cylinder engine, which could accelerate from 0 to 124 mph in 5.3 seconds. Staggering! It was almost scary to stand next to it. I’d have to say my favorite of the racing models was the 1977 935, nicknamed “Baby.” She was beautiful with her blue and red stripes leaping off of her white paint. She reminded us of the car we saw this year at Porsche Parade, the Brumos Porsche 934.5, which Mark and I saw win at Mid-Ohio with Peter Gregg at the in the SCCA TRANS-AM series in 1977. The Brumos car is currently owned by Bob Weber and it was great to see its 934 cousin at the museum. Mark and I grew up going to the track at Mid-Ohio and it was enlightening to learn more about the development of Porsche race cars.

bare-chested men” to work for two weeks to get the floor poured correctly. The result is a beautiful foundation for the rest of the design.

She utilized black furniture, which makes a lovely backdrop for the mirrors, crystal, and glass used throughout the building. Collections of trophies, won at Concourse events and other competitions, are displayed on shelves and layered with books, and mementos gathered in glass apothecary jars, trimmed with black tassels. She told me she never passes up a Ralph Lauren store, and is inspired by the design ideas found there. Candle light and crystal pendant lights made the Porsches sparkle and all of our spirits as well. Jeanie Ingram, according to her husband and sons, started out with no budget, and exceeded it by two. It was worth every penny, fellas.

The website for the North Carolina Museum of Art displays all 22 cars, with stunning photographs, capturing the lines of these amazing machines; but images can’t capture the joy of shared experiences. It was fun to walk around with our club members and talk about what this exhibit meant to us, and what was inspiring about the design and engineering. Mostly, it was just fun to be with friends and admire these incredible cars.

But more important than the beauty of the cars and the elegance of our surroundings was how the Ingram family made us feel. Throughout the several hours we visited, there were friendly conversations in groups of two or three, where each of us was able to ask questions about how the collection came to be and were able to hear stories of the personalities and history of these cars. I asked Rory what he did when he wasn’t chasing cars or working on them. He laughed and said, “I don’t know. Tell me what that is like!” He went on to explain that it sort of happened by accident, rather than design, at first. His father happened to fall in love with the cars years ago and purchased his first car in 1992. Before long the collection grew. Mrs. Ingram told us that her family had never really had a permanent home as they had moved 19 times. So when Mr. Ingram retired, they decided it was time to put down some roots, and the collection has become a way for their family to spend time together. Rory told us that there are cars they have been pursuing for over six years. “It is about building relationships first.” That sounds like a Porsche Club principle, “It’s about the people.” Certainly, the Ingram’s embrace that ethos. Each of us felt the warmth and welcome of this gracious family and we were filled with gratitude at having been able to view their remarkable collection.

After a wonderful lunch at the museum, complete with schnitzel and spaetzle, we shopped a bit at the museum gift shop and wandered about the rest of the museum. It’s a wonderful museum and if you get a chance to visit the Raleigh/Durham area, it’s worth a visit. If you can get there before the 20th of January, when the Porsche exhibit ends, be sure to walk over to the west building to see Janis Joplin’s psychedelic 356, on loan from the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland, Ohio; truly one of a kind.

Later that evening we gathered once again and walked a few blocks to a rather non-descript brick building in the tobacco district to view the “Ingram Collection”. We walked under the domed awning, through a doorway, past heavy black curtains, and into another world. There before us, elegantly displayed, were 30 or more of the most beautiful examples of Porsche excellence ever imagined. It felt like we had been admitted to a place only Hollywood elite or millionaires would be invited.

I had to make sure my jaw was not hanging wide open.

Saturday morning started at the North Carolina Museum of Art for (901 prototype - the ‘first 911.) the exhibit, “Porsche by Design: We were warmly greeted at the door by two sons of Bob and Jeanie Seducing Speed” and seductive it was. The exhibit presented 22 cars Ingram, Cam and Rory, as well as two of the men who work with their from a variety of collectors, including 10 from the museum in Germany. family, Brandon Terretti and Alan Hogan. Mrs. Ingram, dressed in a It was difficult for any of us to select a favorite because each car was lovely black velvet tunic, was as charming a hostess as anyone could special in its own right. From the 1949 356 Gmund Coupe, to the 2010 imagine. The beauty of the display must be credited to her, for her Carrera Sport Classic, each was impressive. The story of the Porsche selections in interior design provided the loveliest backdrop for the family, woven through the beauty of the lines of each automobile, incredible cars around us. I’m sure the ladies in attendance enjoyed helped each of us gain a greater appreciation for the cars we love to the ambiance of the event as much as they enjoyed the cars. drive. As Porsche owners, we all appreciate the marriage of engineering and beautiful design, but this exhibit helped us understand Long ago, the building formerly housed a Studebaker dealership but, how that process unfolded over the years. under Mrs. Ingram’s care, was converted into a stunning showplace for the collection. Unable to find 4 foot by 4 foot sections of tile to create It was great to stand next to each other and “Ooh” and “Ahh” over the a black and white floor, she selected two smaller tiles, and had racing models. The 804 Formula One car from 1962 reminded me of impressions taken of the textured surfaces. She had the molds the board game my siblings and I played for hours as young children, enlarged and rubber “stamps” were made so they could be pressed rolling dice to see who advanced our die cast race cars across the into poured concrete. A contractor from San Francisco sent “12 burly, finish line, a field leveled by chance. But Porsche never left anything HORIzONTALLY OPPOSED

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(1949 Gmund Coupe)

gracious and generous people. We cannot thank them enough. Before we left, Mr. Ingram revealed that a 918 is on order, and extended an invitation for us to return when it comes in, hopefully next spring. I, for one, will be quick to sign up for that fun run.

Rory told us about the two race cars the Ingram’s now own which can be run at VIR. They are Synergy Competition 997’s. Look for more information at: " www.theingramdrivingexperience.com We ended our evening at a restaurant nearby called Alivia’s Durham Bistro, where the chatter and the wine poured forth. We talked about our favorite cars and the opportunity we had been afforded that day. It was a thrill to visit cars that had been driven by great names in racing, some we had watched while growing up, Haywood, McQueen, Gregg, Donohue, and Bell. We had seen very special cars owned by a variety of people from different walks of life, from a rock legend, to television personalities, to a Pharmaceutical Company CEO. But, what really made the weekend special was the people we got to spend time with, people in our own community, drawn together by a passion for Porsches.

What I’ve learned over the last two years since we purchased our first Porsche (I’m sure there will be more) is that the fun runs and trips we take are important, not only because of the things we see or do, but because it’s where acquaintances become friends.

I hope next time First Settler’s Region Porsche Club takes a trip, you’ll join us.

This is a really great group of people who are lot of fun to travel with, and we really do get to be part of very special experiences. Whether the events are geared for fund raising for our selected charities, DE events, or a road trip of exploration, you won’t be disappointed, and perhaps you’ll make a few new

As for the cars, I’m sure the true aficionados on the tour can give you much more information on them than I can, but I can tell you the Ingram’s have gathered some of the finest Porsches in the world. Alan Hogan, who works on the cars, told us that Mr. Ingram’s goal was to collect the finest example of each of the classes of Porsches produced over the years. Reviewing the rows of perfectly restored 356’s and 911’s, it is clear, even to this fairly untrained eye, that Mr. Ingram and his family have done just that. The quality of the workmanship (It’s not just the cars, it’s the people!) in restoration is unparalleled. The attention friends along the way. to detail in each of the cars (and the accessories – like luggage) is remarkable.

As Sunday morning brunch ended (yep, we eat a lot on these treks) the temperature continued to plummet. Old Man Winter was trying to I found myself walking around with a big grin on my face, and finally make up his mind on whether he wanted to rain, snow or freeze rain. said to Bret Jacobsen, “I can’t believe we’re here, seeing all of this.”

Mark and I were quiet as we reflected on the weekend’s events. As we He said, “I know! It’s kind of how I felt when I first bought my car. I headed east and slipped past the rolling farmlands once again, winter couldn’t believe it was sitting in my garage.” I laughed and told him decorated the pine trees with icicles, a clear indication that the “top that when we got ours I kept opening the door to the garage to look at down” days were over for the season and we would have to wait for it, because I couldn’t believe we actually bought one.” Someone else spring’s return. But we were warmed by the glow of friendship and the walked by and said, “I did the same thing. I kept walking to the garage joy of knowing that shared Porsche passion will linger for long seasons door and just looking at the car. I couldn’t believe I really owned one.” to come.

That’s the kind of feeling the Ingram Collection evokes. We all feel very fortunate to have been able enjoy such a lovely evening with such

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(1990 Porsche 962C)

I could hardly believe what we’d seen over the weekend. As the ribbon of highway humming through the tires was draped in misting and semifreezing rain, I was lost in a dreamy fog of my own as I looked back over the weekend. The trip started out in gloriously warm weather for December – over 80 degrees when we left home. Mark and I were really tempted to put the top down for the drive to Durham, North Carolina, but with the winds whipping at 30 mph, we decided it would be best to leave it up.

As we rolled west on Highway 58 we were blessed with the beauty of Virginia farmland. The cotton crop was being harvested and the roadside looked as though we had just missed a parade in which cotton ball confetti had been showered upon the participants. Rolled bales of hay lay in fallow fields; bundles of bounty waiting for winter’s need.

Three hours later the farm fields surrendered to Durham city limits and we found our way to the hotel. After we were settled into our rooms, the members of the First Settlers group trickled onto the back porch of the “Bull City Burger and Brewery”, where we ate our way through fresh burgers and sweet potato fries. The casual setting lent itself to the friendly camaraderie for which our club is known. A new member, transferred from the Potomac Region, Bobby Barakat, brought along a co-worker and prospective member, Jose Feliz, who had begun the hunt for his dream car.

They fit right in and I hoped we made them feel at home. Make sure you greet these new members when you meet them at a future event.

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By: Luana Hugel

to chance, as evidenced by the fierceness of the 917, with its flat 12 cylinder engine, which could accelerate from 0 to 124 mph in 5.3 seconds. Staggering! It was almost scary to stand next to it. I’d have to say my favorite of the racing models was the 1977 935, nicknamed “Baby.” She was beautiful with her blue and red stripes leaping off of her white paint. She reminded us of the car we saw this year at Porsche Parade, the Brumos Porsche 934.5, which Mark and I saw win at Mid-Ohio with Peter Gregg at the in the SCCA TRANS-AM series in 1977. The Brumos car is currently owned by Bob Weber and it was great to see its 934 cousin at the museum. Mark and I grew up going to the track at Mid-Ohio and it was enlightening to learn more about the development of Porsche race cars.

bare-chested men” to work for two weeks to get the floor poured correctly. The result is a beautiful foundation for the rest of the design.

She utilized black furniture, which makes a lovely backdrop for the mirrors, crystal, and glass used throughout the building. Collections of trophies, won at Concourse events and other competitions, are displayed on shelves and layered with books, and mementos gathered in glass apothecary jars, trimmed with black tassels. She told me she never passes up a Ralph Lauren store, and is inspired by the design ideas found there. Candle light and crystal pendant lights made the Porsches sparkle and all of our spirits as well. Jeanie Ingram, according to her husband and sons, started out with no budget, and exceeded it by two. It was worth every penny, fellas.

The website for the North Carolina Museum of Art displays all 22 cars, with stunning photographs, capturing the lines of these amazing machines; but images can’t capture the joy of shared experiences. It was fun to walk around with our club members and talk about what this exhibit meant to us, and what was inspiring about the design and engineering. Mostly, it was just fun to be with friends and admire these incredible cars.

But more important than the beauty of the cars and the elegance of our surroundings was how the Ingram family made us feel. Throughout the several hours we visited, there were friendly conversations in groups of two or three, where each of us was able to ask questions about how the collection came to be and were able to hear stories of the personalities and history of these cars. I asked Rory what he did when he wasn’t chasing cars or working on them. He laughed and said, “I don’t know. Tell me what that is like!” He went on to explain that it sort of happened by accident, rather than design, at first. His father happened to fall in love with the cars years ago and purchased his first car in 1992. Before long the collection grew. Mrs. Ingram told us that her family had never really had a permanent home as they had moved 19 times. So when Mr. Ingram retired, they decided it was time to put down some roots, and the collection has become a way for their family to spend time together. Rory told us that there are cars they have been pursuing for over six years. “It is about building relationships first.” That sounds like a Porsche Club principle, “It’s about the people.” Certainly, the Ingram’s embrace that ethos. Each of us felt the warmth and welcome of this gracious family and we were filled with gratitude at having been able to view their remarkable collection.

After a wonderful lunch at the museum, complete with schnitzel and spaetzle, we shopped a bit at the museum gift shop and wandered about the rest of the museum. It’s a wonderful museum and if you get a chance to visit the Raleigh/Durham area, it’s worth a visit. If you can get there before the 20th of January, when the Porsche exhibit ends, be sure to walk over to the west building to see Janis Joplin’s psychedelic 356, on loan from the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland, Ohio; truly one of a kind.

Later that evening we gathered once again and walked a few blocks to a rather non-descript brick building in the tobacco district to view the “Ingram Collection”. We walked under the domed awning, through a doorway, past heavy black curtains, and into another world. There before us, elegantly displayed, were 30 or more of the most beautiful examples of Porsche excellence ever imagined. It felt like we had been admitted to a place only Hollywood elite or millionaires would be invited.

I had to make sure my jaw was not hanging wide open.

Saturday morning started at the North Carolina Museum of Art for (901 prototype - the ‘first 911.) the exhibit, “Porsche by Design: We were warmly greeted at the door by two sons of Bob and Jeanie Seducing Speed” and seductive it was. The exhibit presented 22 cars Ingram, Cam and Rory, as well as two of the men who work with their from a variety of collectors, including 10 from the museum in Germany. family, Brandon Terretti and Alan Hogan. Mrs. Ingram, dressed in a It was difficult for any of us to select a favorite because each car was lovely black velvet tunic, was as charming a hostess as anyone could special in its own right. From the 1949 356 Gmund Coupe, to the 2010 imagine. The beauty of the display must be credited to her, for her Carrera Sport Classic, each was impressive. The story of the Porsche selections in interior design provided the loveliest backdrop for the family, woven through the beauty of the lines of each automobile, incredible cars around us. I’m sure the ladies in attendance enjoyed helped each of us gain a greater appreciation for the cars we love to the ambiance of the event as much as they enjoyed the cars. drive. As Porsche owners, we all appreciate the marriage of engineering and beautiful design, but this exhibit helped us understand Long ago, the building formerly housed a Studebaker dealership but, how that process unfolded over the years. under Mrs. Ingram’s care, was converted into a stunning showplace for the collection. Unable to find 4 foot by 4 foot sections of tile to create It was great to stand next to each other and “Ooh” and “Ahh” over the a black and white floor, she selected two smaller tiles, and had racing models. The 804 Formula One car from 1962 reminded me of impressions taken of the textured surfaces. She had the molds the board game my siblings and I played for hours as young children, enlarged and rubber “stamps” were made so they could be pressed rolling dice to see who advanced our die cast race cars across the into poured concrete. A contractor from San Francisco sent “12 burly, finish line, a field leveled by chance. But Porsche never left anything HORIzONTALLY OPPOSED

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gracious and generous people. We cannot thank them enough. Before we left, Mr. Ingram revealed that a 918 is on order, and extended an invitation for us to return when it comes in, hopefully next spring. I, for one, will be quick to sign up for that fun run.

Rory told us about the two race cars the Ingram’s now own which can be run at VIR. They are Synergy Competition 997’s. Look for more information at: " www.theingramdrivingexperience.com We ended our evening at a restaurant nearby called Alivia’s Durham Bistro, where the chatter and the wine poured forth. We talked about our favorite cars and the opportunity we had been afforded that day. It was a thrill to visit cars that had been driven by great names in racing, some we had watched while growing up, Haywood, McQueen, Gregg, Donohue, and Bell. We had seen very special cars owned by a variety of people from different walks of life, from a rock legend, to television personalities, to a Pharmaceutical Company CEO. But, what really made the weekend special was the people we got to spend time with, people in our own community, drawn together by a passion for Porsches.

What I’ve learned over the last two years since we purchased our first Porsche (I’m sure there will be more) is that the fun runs and trips we take are important, not only because of the things we see or do, but because it’s where acquaintances become friends.

I hope next time First Settler’s Region Porsche Club takes a trip, you’ll join us.

This is a really great group of people who are lot of fun to travel with, and we really do get to be part of very special experiences. Whether the events are geared for fund raising for our selected charities, DE events, or a road trip of exploration, you won’t be disappointed, and perhaps you’ll make a few new

As for the cars, I’m sure the true aficionados on the tour can give you much more information on them than I can, but I can tell you the Ingram’s have gathered some of the finest Porsches in the world. Alan Hogan, who works on the cars, told us that Mr. Ingram’s goal was to collect the finest example of each of the classes of Porsches produced over the years. Reviewing the rows of perfectly restored 356’s and 911’s, it is clear, even to this fairly untrained eye, that Mr. Ingram and his family have done just that. The quality of the workmanship (It’s not just the cars, it’s the people!) in restoration is unparalleled. The attention friends along the way. to detail in each of the cars (and the accessories – like luggage) is remarkable.

As Sunday morning brunch ended (yep, we eat a lot on these treks) the temperature continued to plummet. Old Man Winter was trying to I found myself walking around with a big grin on my face, and finally make up his mind on whether he wanted to rain, snow or freeze rain. said to Bret Jacobsen, “I can’t believe we’re here, seeing all of this.”

Mark and I were quiet as we reflected on the weekend’s events. As we He said, “I know! It’s kind of how I felt when I first bought my car. I headed east and slipped past the rolling farmlands once again, winter couldn’t believe it was sitting in my garage.” I laughed and told him decorated the pine trees with icicles, a clear indication that the “top that when we got ours I kept opening the door to the garage to look at down” days were over for the season and we would have to wait for it, because I couldn’t believe we actually bought one.” Someone else spring’s return. But we were warmed by the glow of friendship and the walked by and said, “I did the same thing. I kept walking to the garage joy of knowing that shared Porsche passion will linger for long seasons door and just looking at the car. I couldn’t believe I really owned one.” to come.

That’s the kind of feeling the Ingram Collection evokes. We all feel very fortunate to have been able enjoy such a lovely evening with such

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A Long Road Back – Devil is in the details

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by Sam Gassel Since my last article, the body work on the 1972 911E has been finished, several coats of urethane primer have been applied and smooth block sanded, leaving the bare tub and body parts ready for the Bright Silver re-spray. The front and rear suspension and brakes have had all the parts cleaned, plated, painted, powder coated, re-bushed, re-assembled and replaced back on the tub. All old rubber lines including the brake and fuel lines have been replaced.

What other Porsches have you owned in the past? 1975 914 1.8 Red/Black. 1983 944 Guards Red/Black - a Treffen factory pick up and rode in a 935 at Weissach. 1969 912 Red/Black - twice. 944 Turbo zermatt Silver/Black. Had a fuel rail fire. Derek and George repaired it while a part of Race Prep. Told me I should have tackled the NASA security guard that extinguished the fire – there was no paint damage.

Where do you live? 107 Moores Creek Drive, Yorktown, VA. Lived in York County since 1978.

What do you do for a living? Being born and raised in Knoxville, TN, my path to college was paved. I commuted from home and tuition was very reasonable for in-state students. Picked engineering since math and science seemed more fun and easier than the arts. Liked fixing things too. Joined the Cooperative Engineering Program to help with expenses and landed a job at NASA Langley Research Center. Moved full time to Virginia in June 1974. Retired in June 2006 and now work for a NASA contractor, doing business development and some direct work supporting Langley.

My wife Michelle works there as well.

What is your first Porsche memory? First ride was as a passenger in a 914, on I -81, clocking 80 plus in the fall of 1973. Sweet

SPOTLIGHT

It really takes a good bit of process management to keep the ball rolling on a project like this. For example, when the tub is rolled out for paintwork – it’s a great time to break the engine down and assess what will need to be done. Heads can be sent off for rebuilding, inspection of rocker arms, camshafts, crankshaft, etc. can all be done and a determination made on what parts are good as they are and what might need attention. Gaskets and seals can be ordered and, with some luck, the engine rebuild complete before the tub is back from the painters.

Now is the time to look at what is needed to re-do the interior. Revisit all the parts that have been r e m o v e d .

Determine if the seats, door panels, and carpets need to be refurbished or ordered new.

There are many options to choose from when ordering interior parts with the (Cleaned up parts looking brand new.) most expensive choice being to order new parts from Porsche. I’ve always found parts from Porsche, such as door pockets, to be very expensive – but since they are manufactured from the original drawings and spec sheets, you can expect an excellent fit and will look the best.

What is your favorite personal car-related story? Too many to tell and some I can’t tell. Dads car: Renault R-10 – learned about trailing throttle over steer on a Tennessee back road at the tender age of 16.

He wanted to do more than just tear my shirt a bit. First car I bought was a bug-eye Sprite – made me buy some real tools. A ‘69 Camaro z28 – learned how to change a clutch and that 340 Dusters were damn fast and the z-28 cruised beautifully at 100 plus. A ‘66 Pontiac GTO – wheel came off on I – 64. A ‘61 TR4 red/black with wire wheels – what else can be said about the summer of 73?

Do you have a favorite Porsche? For years my favorite normal car was a Gulf Blue 911 – 1972T – that was owned by a couple in FSR who moved to Charlotte. Still have a thing for Gulf Blue (or red). Would not mind a new-ish 911 Turbo one day. Not into speed as I mature… And I have also discovered that old cars are old cars.

Describe your perfect Porsche day. Not that picky – just as long as I don’t have to queue up all the time  What is on your car-related bucket list? Once thought I really wanted to race somewhere besides the public roads. Have “tracked” the 911 twice at VIR, but did not go all out. Our Drivers Ed is on my bucket list, but I would like to have a vehicle dedicated to that endeavor.

(Michele & Rob Calloway at Porsche Parade 2013.)

There are several companies on the west coast that can re-cover and rebuild seats to better than new condition. Similarly, padded vinyl dash tops will crack over the years and options are to have them rebuilt or purchased new from either Porsche or from a variety of other vendors.

Cost is about the same either way and neither is cheap. Dash instruments can be reconditioned by several companies on the west coast. Yellowed and dirty instruments can sour a great looking interior.

Attention to detail is something that can separate an average build from one that is jawdropping s p e c t a c u l a r.

One of my favorite tools in the garage is the Bead Blast Cabinet. You can clean surface rust and old paint off of your (Attention to detail is the key.) small parts and leave a clean bare metal surface. The Bead Blaster uses air pressure to focus a powerful stream of very tiny glass beads at the object you want to clean. The “beads” feels like super fine sand in your hand. It’s done in HORIzONTALLY OPPOSED

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an enclosed cabinet that uses a vacuum attachment to pull the dirty air out and allow you to see what you’re doing. You look into the cabinet through a glass window, and your hands go into heavy rubber gloves for protection.

Tell us about your family. Michelle and I each have two children from previous marriages. We have the kids out of the house and now have more time to enjoy club activities.

I use the Bead Blaster on all fasteners and hardware then refinish them to factory specs. Many parts on the 911E including bolts, nuts, latches, and door catches had been plated with Yellow zinc DiChromate by their original suppliers.

This process can be redone once the parts are cleaned back to bare metal. I use a (The mad scientist’s bead blaster.) local plating company that does a great job on the refinish. The process leaves a part that has a multi-hued look with a gold/yellow base color and light splashes of green and red. For painted parts, I prefer to use powder coating to provide a durable, baked on finish. I’ll use it on suspension parts and others that might be prone to stone chips or hard wear. Powder coat is thicker than paint, so sometimes you have to clean out the powder coat from tapped holes or bushing mounts to allow original parts to still fit.

What other hobbies do you have besides driving your Porsche?

We like boating. We have done several weekend trips around the Bay. Our longest trip was to Urbanna for the Oyster Festival. But mostly I like vacationing in my garage.

The restoration process is painstaking but paying attention to all these details makes for a beautiful car that will be as good, or better, than the day it left the factory.

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What keeps you in PCA? Being a car nut and finding a car that fits you and the people that go with them makes a great package! I can’t say enough about what a great job the officers and other workers have done over the last several years. First in the Nation?? No way – from the view we had in the 70’s.

NEW PCA/FSR MEMBERS

PCA Member since? I joined right after buying a brand new 914 1.8 (Red/Black) in the summer of 1975. Have every Pano since joining.

Ken Thomas - Membership Chairperson

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

First Settlers Member since? Was a member of FSR and entered the fall event – called “Fall Frolic!” Several really great people befriended us and we were hooked. Did not know what a rally or a concours were, but having a new car was an advantage for concours! I was the First Settlers President in 1979.

NAME Jeff Brittain David Font (TI) Seph Labance Chuck Mitchell Kevin Riley (TI) Lewis Sunquist

What kind of Porsche(s) do you drive? Currently a own (and drive) a 1969 912 that I bought out of Florida in 1986, sold it in 1991 – then bought back the same car from the same person 18 years later. Been four years getting it back to where it needs to be; almost there. And I’ve always wanted a 911. After we got back to being relatively active in the club – starting at the 50th Anniversary party – a fantastic event – I began to search. Did some reading and also listened to Alex Bell a bit about 996’s – at the party at his house. Found the 2004 40th Anniversary 911 to be perfect for us. We are very happy with all its fancy, refined gadgets, and that it is fast…

Tom Chapley Henry Galang Andrew zimmer

PORSCHE October 2013 2004 911 Turbo 2006 Cayman S 2014 Panamera 4 2008 Cayman 2005 Boxster S 2000 996 C2 November 2013 2011 911 4S 2003 Boxster 2014 Cayenne TI= Transfer from another region

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The First Settlers Region “Goodie Store” is bringing in business!

In the Nation, we play favorites.

The Goodie Store is putting together a name tag order now. Go to Motorsportreg.com to sign up for yours!

You can order shirts, blouses, jackets and caps in various styles and colors with our FSR logo on the front and with “Porsche” in block lettering on the back. 10% of all sales from the First Settlers Goodie Store are returned to us and be used to support our events.You can access the Goodie Store directly from the FSR webpage (www.fsrpca.org) by clicking on the link under the Main Menu on the left side of the home page or going directly to the FSR Goodie Store at this link: www.pcawebstore.com/FIRST SETTLERS If you have any questions, Contact Jacob Kay at jkaycdb@cox.net.

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MERRY MEMORIES – NEW ENGLAND TWISTIES

By Ed Merry In September 2013, Brenda and I drove to New England for a two week vacation to our first celebrate anniversary. I had inquired on the Cayman Registry about where to find the twisty roads but got little response. I was curious about the muted response until I got there. As it turns out, away from the cities, most of the roads are twisty.

In fact, both access roads to our resort from I-91 were quite twisty. So off we went in search of waterfalls, (Happy anniversary to Ed and Brenda Merry!) covered bridges and more twisty roads. By the way, we gave up counting bridges; Vermont alone has 99 covered bridges..... wow.

So read on and join me in reliving several of our excursions. Lots of twisty back roads, mostly well paved but some had frost heaves and were breaking up near the edges. Winter is tough here.

New Hampshire. The first real excursion was into the White Mountains of New Hampshire. By far the best of these good roads was NH-112 from Bath to North Woodstock. Lightly traveled, most in a national forest. Our trip started out at the Swift River falls and, you guessed it, a covered bridge. It is a very scenic spot.

If I ever go back to this area, I plan to drive this stretch again.

Cream factory near Waterbury, VT. Yummy.

By now we had become tired of stopping for every covered bridge, and just noted them in passing. However we enjoyed Texas Falls off VT-125 near Middlebury and Moss Glen Falls on VT-100.

VT-100 became quite twisty near Moss Glen Falls.

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2014 Turkey’s in the Trunk is a HUGE Success!

Next we went to the coast and visited the (Ed and Brenda’s Cayman R at the Summit.) restored whaling town of Mystic, Connecticut. If you are like us and enjoy history and places like Colonial Williamsburg or Yorktown, you would like this replica of an 1870 seaport. Then we backtracked to Lime Rock Park, CT where on I drove that famous track. By now our vacation was winding down but we had one last scenic area to visit and drive.

(Yes, those boxes all fit in the trunk!)

The Adirondacks. I had heard much about Saranac Lake and Lake Placid but had never been there. So we drove west into New York state and more interstate highways stopping at the revolutionary war battlefield at Saratoga. Then we took NY-73 from I-87 through Keene to Lake Placid. This was spectacular and quite twisty. We actually drove this segment twice. NY- 86 out of Lake Placid is another spectacular twisty road that took us past North Pole, NY to NY-30.

The most scenic stop was to take the toll road to the summit of White Face mountain where the Winter Olympics hosted the Grand Slalom event.

Really neat and scenic road but lots of frost heaves so careful driving was needed. We took an elevator from the parking lot to the 4867 foot summit and enjoyed the spectacular view. Brenda considered this view the high point of her trip. Afterward, we continued west to NY-30 and then south passing many scenic lakes until Blue Mountain Lake. Then we took NY-28N east to the interstate. This is another very good twisty worthy of a revisit.

Next we took the famous Kancamagus Highway (NH112 still) from Lincoln into the mountains, across a beautiful high pass toward Conway.

Delightful drive much like the Blue Ridge Parkway. Our day included a hike to Sabbaday Falls and picnic lunch beside the river. As the day was The final leg was along NY-73 back to Lake Placid moving on, we took a shortcut and supper. NY-73 was a suitably twisty ending to (Swift River Falls and one of over 100 covered bridges in New England.) from NH-112 to Bartlett, our last vacation day. We had supper at one of the another good twisty. Then we very last remaining Howard Johnson restaurants. The food was just drove US-302 west through Crawford Notch past Cascade Falls and like I remembered it from decades past.

Bretton Woods to US-3 at Twin Mountains. Now we returned toward our resort via I-93 through Franconia Notch. Unfortunately the “Old Man in the Now we had to head home. We broke up the return drive with an Mountain”, a unique granite formation in the shape of a face, fell in 2003 overnight stay at Gettysburg, PA. Once in Maryland, we west toward but we stopped for quite a while at The Basin; a beautiful location in the I-81 to avoid the Washington, DC traffic. Doing this we stumbled on Franconia Notch State Park with more water falls. Back in Lincoln, we ate a VERY twisty road in Maryland. MD-77 from Thurmont across the at The Common Man restaurant - delicious. But now it was dark, so we Catoctin Mountains to Cavetown was the icing on the cake. Overall CAREFULLY drove home on NH- 118 with high beams on watching for we drove about 3,500 miles of which over 1,000 were twisty roads. deer and moose. There were many signs warning us tourists to NOT HIT The Blue Streak loved it. WE loved it as well. Porsche makes a A MOOSE. I’d like to drive this twisty road in daylight not worried about wonderful road trip car. hitting a moose.

Rumor has it that the 2016 Porsche Parade may be in Vermont. If Vermont: The second excursion took us east via scenic Woodstock into so, we plan to go and add at least an additional week to savor those the Green Mountains. We drove a series of back roads to VT-100. Next New England twisties once more. Drive safe. Ed and Brenda. we took VT-100 north all the way to the famous “Ben and Jerry’s” Ice

(Turkeys-ON-the Trunk!)

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First Settlers Members Giving Back for the Holidays!

Our caravan left Checkered Flag and headed to the new Mayflower Marathon location at the back of Pembroke Mall. Our long line of Porsches was a huge hit with the volunteers as they turned-to to unload all of the cars. The atmosphere was electric! Coincidently, our donations put the food drive over their new record mark for frozen turkey donations in the 17 years of holding this marathon. They were hooking up the tractortrailer and bringing in a new empty one!

by: Phil & Josie Grandfield

George Michaels, the First Settlers president, presented a couple of checks to the Executive Director of the Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia.

The first check was for $4000 raised during the Air & Auto Classic Car Show (another check for $4000 from the Air & Auto show was donated to the Virginia Beach SPCA earlier). A second check for $2500 came directly from our members, many who could not make the (George presenting our checks for $6,500 to the Foodbank!.) event but wanted to be part of our effort to give back to the community. Thanks for your support! The Turkeys in the Trunk event is a great example of the PCA motto: “It’s not just the cars, it’s the people”.

(Waiting in a long line to off-load over 5,200 pounds of food!)

Our annual “Turkeys in the Trunk” event had all the elements of a great PCA outing rolled up into one very fun day. The weather was crisp with dropping temperatures but that did not dampen the enthusiasm at all. This year we had 42 cars roll through the Service Bay at Checkered Flag to weigh the food pouring out of front trunks, back trunks, back seats, the cavernous rear of Cayennes and, for the first time, a pair of frozen birds strapped to the luggage rack on the back of a Boxster! When the weigh-in was finished, the tally came to 5220 pounds of food going directly to the holiday tables of needy families in the local area. And this was more that 1000 pounds more than last year! First Setters can be proud of being a major part of the Mayflower Marathon again for 2013.

After the food drop-off, the caravan continued on a fun though the back roads of Virginia Beach and Pungo. You don’t have to go very far from “the Boulevard” to get to roads much more entertaining to drive on in your Porsche. The route took us near the Virginia Beach Polo fields, across a creek that drains into the Inter-coastal waterway, within sight of the water tower at the Military Aviation Museum, and deep into the ‘wilderness’ of Pungo complete with the smells of the local wildlife. The hour long trip ended at the Baja Restaurant at the south end of Sandbridge.

The Baja’s back bar turned out to be a perfect venue and we had the place to ourselves. We parked the cars in the grass behind the restaurant and overlooking the Back Bay. The overcast cleared up just enough to make for a beautiful sunset. Inside, the taco bar was perfect and the bar-tending service was spot-on. The bill was covered by the club in appreciation for the generous donations by the members who attended Turkeys in the Trunk.

In a very unscientific experiment, w e ’ v e proven that d e s p i t e having one trunk instead of two, a Carrera 4S can hold more cargo than a Boxster S. Last year the (The Aufenger’s brought over 1,000 pounds of frozen turkeys!.)

A l l e y ’ s brought 23 frozen turkeys jammed into every nook and cranny of their Boxster and walked away with the winning prize. But this year, the Hugel’s beat that number with 28 turkeys inside their Carrera Cabriolet and won with a total of 398 pounds of food!! Look for Mark to be sporting his new Porsche “Varsity” jacket, courtesy of Checkered Flag, at an upcoming event. In the ‘special’ category of four-door Porsches, the Aufenger’s were exceedingly generous again this year hauling over 1000 pounds of frozen turkeys in their Cayenne!! I just guessing here but maybe the best combination for winning the prize is multi-trunked Boxster combined with a luggage rack......... This competitive spirit makes the event lots of fun but in truth any donation for this very worthy cause is appreciated.

The highlight of the evening was the raffle drawing of the unique solid gold “Porsche” necklace. The necklace, an exclusive design made specifically for PCA, was generously donated by Eleanor Bobbitt to support the First Settlers Charity Program. Ticket sales raised over $1200! And now a drum roll please..... the winning ticket was the only ticket bought by Andrew Chisholm. Congratulations Andy!!!!

Turkeys-in-the-Trunk has quickly become a favorite event in the past four years and we plan to continue making it even bigger and better.

You can mark your calendars now for November 22, 2014 - the Saturday before Thanksgiving - for the 5th Annual version. And please let me know where I can buy a luggage rack..........

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geography but they partner with other regions to run DEs where the tracks are available. I think this sharing of ideas, and turning them into best practices, is evidenced by the fact zone 2 regions won most of the PCA national level awards at Parade this past summer!

By Dave McFaddin, Past President As a refresher for the seasoned First Settlers members, and as possibly new info to the newest First Settler members, Porsche Club of America is broken into 139 regions. Those regions are grouped into 13 zones and First Settlers Region falls under zone 2 along with 9 other regions. zone 2 essentially covers all of the regions in Virginia, Washington DC metro area, Maryland, Delaware, and most of Pennsylvania.

Of the many items discussed at the zone 2 meeting the second item I wanted to bring to your attention shows the level of professionalism displayed by PCA. Those involved in any large organization, especially one where risks are involved, will recognize a focus on risk management is essential. In the case of PCA and driving Porsches this equates to ensuring everyone has the best experience possible in the club. To protect our ability to enjoy our great Porsche related events PCA has a very comprehensive insurance program. This risk management also equates to some things not being allowed as part of PCA sponsored events. I bring this up because members sometimes have a great idea for a future event but need to know the constraints before getting too far down the planning process. As an example, here are just a few things we are NOT allowed to do under PCA insurance as part of a PCA sponsored event: Hill Climbs, Karting, Ice Racing, and Snow Mobile riding. Things like these have to occur separately from PCA events and can’t be promoted by the club. Also, as everyone who signs PCA waivers in our driving events is aware, we need PCA insurance coverage above and beyond the norm for any moving car event including a car on a lift for viewing/tech session. Finally, PCA requires the regions to file for the insurance forms several weeks in advance of a moving car event which is why your region officers work the schedule so far in advance.

Leadership from the 10 regions in zone 2 gathers twice a year for face– to-face discussions enabling an exchange of ideas, lessons learned and best practices. The most recent zone 2 meeting was held November 9th and First Settlers was represented by Steve Sarfaty, Central VP, and myself, in my capacity of Past President, filling in for George who couldn’t attend.

I thought I’d share just a couple of items covered during the meeting.

The first item shows the benefit of these zone 2 meetings. While each region in zone 2 varies in size, number of members and geography (proximity to tracks, population centers, etc) each region participates in multiple events of interest to the members. The variety of events brought forward at the zone 2 meetings generates ideas for other events in each region. These meetings also provide the venue for discussions leading to participating in each other’s events allowing members to experience Porsche fun not readily available in their own region. For example, some regions don’t have a track for DE in their

I offer up these two items just to show you how your PCA, zone 2 and First Settlers leaders work together to provide us all the best Porsche camaraderie possible!

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By Paul Oberdorfer - Drivers’ Education Chair

Boxster Oil Change

As those of us with some racing background know, there is often more than one way to get to the front. Though a stereotype, many younger driver are noted for their risky, and many times exciting, ways of (Porsche Club Racing at VIR) passing and taking the lead. However, as we get older we can better appreciate the value of the equipment and can look for ways to improve our skills without the theatrics. Below are a few easy tips older drivers can use to keep up with the younger crowd - besides adding another 100HP to your car:

Reprinted from article by Bob Tindel on Pelicanparts.com.

Changing the oil on the Boxster is somewhat easier than on other Porsches. There is no separate oil tank to drain, and there is only one filter, which is easy to access. Also, the filter is located so it doesn’t spill oil on other parts of the car when it is removed. The recommended oil change interval is 15,000 miles, but I prefer to change the oil and filter at 5,000-mile intervals.

The first thing to do for this project is to get together the necessary parts and tools. You will need a genuine Porsche OEM filter, which comes with a rubber O-ring seal. You will also need an 8mm allen wrench, and the correct size oil filter wrench. I used a plastic wrench that fits several different sizes of filters, one of which happened to be correct for the Boxster. The oil filter for the Boxster unscrews just like the filters on the 911s, but the similarity ends there. The Boxster filter is a plastic housing with a replaceable paper cartridge. This plastic housing is meant to be reused indefinitely, so don’t use pliers or any other tools for removal that might pierce or crack the housing.

· Stay current. Whether it’s attending a winter Driver’s Education event or spending some time on the karting track, the saying “use it or lose it” definitely applies. I question to value of racing simulators to maintain skills when away from the track. Though they are a good way to learn a new track, I don’t consider them a substitute for actual track time.

To begin, jack up the car, and use safety stands. Make sure it is secure, because you will be working underneath. For this procedure, it is necessary to jack up only the left side of the car.

· Get an annual physical for body and eyes. This is a “no brainer”.

You can’t be your best when dealing with a health issue and as we age we have less margin for coping. Other than your brain, your eyes are the most important organ for driving so don’t neglect them.

Put a large drain pan under the car to catch the oil. My favorite one holds 16 quarts, and it (Boxster oil filter canister from below.) doubles as a storage tank to hold the used oil until you take it for disposal. I also use a drip tray under the drain pan to catch any oil spills. Remove the oil drain plug, keeping mind that the oil comes out quite fast. Be especially careful if the oil is hot.

· Keep your weight down. Extra weight has a negative effect on two things. First, it reduces your bodily efficiency and, second, the extra weight slows down your car. Remember the general rule: 100 lbs = 10HP. · Understand car set-up mechanics. It is rarely raw horsepower that gets the fastest lap. Take some time to learn and understand how set-up affects your car. This includes everything from sway bars to tire pressures.

Just adding “go- fast” goodies is expensive and doesn’t always produce the desired results. Also, it makes your track events more fun if you are working on adjusting your set-up. This process can be a challenge but rewards can pay-off. Good advice is usually available from a mechanic with racing background - or an experienced driver familiar with his car.

Don’t hesitate to ask around at the track.

Remove the oil filter by turning it with the filter wrench. The filter housing will come off, leaving the paper cartridge hanging from the filter base on the engine. Remove and discard the filter cartridge. But before you toss the old filter in the trash it is a good idea to tear it apart to look for any metal debris that could be a sign of internal engine problems to include a failing intermediate shaft bearing. Replace the rubber O-ring on (Don’t forget the “O” ring.) the filter housing, and oil it lightly. Working under the car, replace the filter cartridge by pushing it onto the extended portion in the center of the oil filter base. It fits correctly either way—there is no top or bottom. Screw the oil filter housing onto the engine by hand. You can feel when the rubber O-ring begins to seat and when the filter housing bottoms onto the filter base.

Tighten the filter housing to 25 Nm (18 Ft/Lbs).

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· Downsize. Especially true as we age, we might have more fun with less risk in a less powerful car. Doing a “C note” on the short stretch is great fun the youngsters, but you may find that getting a turn right and cutting your time by half a second is more satisfying. · Be patient. This applies to all drivers, regardless of age, but is especially true as we get older and feel more pressure on time as a whole.

May times just slowing down the pace a bite and not forcing or “binding up” the car will result in improvement. Remember you have nothing to prove out there if you drive “for” the race track instead of the other drivers.

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Replace the crush washer on the drain plug. Reinstall the drain plug and tighten it to 48 Nm (35 Ft/Lbs). Using a magnetic drain plug is a good idea as another way to look for metal debris roaming around inside your engine the next time you pull the plug for an oil change.

Lower the car. Refill the engine with nine quarts of oil, and this may sound silly, make sure to put the oil in the correct filler. It has a yellow cap and is marked “oil”. The Boxster has a small funnel built in to the oil filler, but I like to use a large one to reduce any chance of spills. Check the oil level with the dipstick (if your car is lucky enough to have one), and then verify it by turning the ignition switch to the “run” position and reading the oil level gauge. Start the engine and check for oil leaks.

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Remember that the patience and cunning that comes with age can win over the fearlessness and enthusiasm of youth. See you on the track! And look out you young folks!

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Saturday, January 18th, 2014

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Please join us for First Settlers Region's Annual New Year Party at the Kingsmill Resort in Williamsburg, on Saturday, January 18, 2014 at 6PM. The address is 1010 Kingsmill Road, Williamsburg, VA. Phone is (757) 253-1703. Registration is open now at Motorsportreg.com!!

Kick off the new year hanging out with your FSR friends and enjoying a great dinner. We'll also be conducting a White Elephant silent auction again. Have an item you'd like to re-gift? Bring it to the event and raise money for our charities.

Last year's auction was very successful and most of the items were quite popular. We ask that you only bring one auction item, as we're limited on space.

The event cost is $60 per person, which includes hors d'oeuvres and a buffet dinner in the Bray Dining Room. The attire for Kingsmill and our event is Resort Casual. What the heck is Resort Casual? For the men, no ties required. For the ladies, you always know what to wear...

Why not make a weekend of it? Kingsmill is offering special room rates starting at $129/night for our event at the resort. See other prices at motorsportreg.com Make room reservations directly with the Kingsmill reservation department at (757) 253-1703, (800) 832-5665 or by FAX (757) 253-8237.

Rooms/reservations are first come/first served. In order to receive the preferred rate, you must identify yourself as a Porsche Club member. Rates cannot be changed at check-in or check-out if you fail to identify your affiliation at the time the reservation is requested.

Don't delay, sign up now. We're limited to 100 attendees and registration closes at 12PM on Tuesday, 14 January so we can pass the head count to Kingsmill.

SAVE THE DATE!!! FIRST SETTLERS 55th ANNIVERSARY EVENT! MAY 2-4, 2014 at the Wintergreen Resort, Virginia Look for details in the next Horizontally Opposed and on our website at www.fsrpca.org

George Michaels Happy New Year! I hope your holidays were fun, relaxing and included time spent with family and friends.

The Election Committee reports that 59 ballots were cast in our 2013 election. As each candidate ran unopposed, it should come as no surprise that all individuals were elected. Additionally, we had a few write-in candidates for the vacant Activities Officer position, and I’m pleased to report that Bret Jacobson has accepted the nomination and vote. Congratulations to the electees and a big welcome to Bret and Jason Horner as new members of the Executive Council. Thanks to both the Nominating Committee and the Board for giving your time to our club.

Thanks also for your confidence in me as club President for a second term. I look forward to serving you, continuing the success that we have enjoyed and achieving the goals that I set this time last year and reviewed in the last issue.

I have no doubt that 2014 will be another great year of fun, camaraderie and community service for First Settlers. Thanks to our DE events, we're still in good shape financially to do whatever we want. We continue to enjoy a great relationship with our primary sponsor, Checkered Flag Porsche.

They provide a tremendous amount of support to us financially and they give us loads of merchandise for raffles and door prizes at our various events. In turn, we should continue to return the favor with big turnouts at their new model rollouts, trust them to service our Porsches, and when it's time for a new one, head to their showroom.

We have a great head start on this year’s calendar. Based on your feedback, we’ll be adding monthly breakfasts in Williamsburg, a fun run/rally or two, a DE symposium/social, and a new venue for our annual open board meeting. We’ll also return to Classics on the Green with an FSR tent, arrange a revisit to the Ingram Collection in Durham, NC, and we’re working with the Military Aviation Museum on a wine festival/European car show sponsored by Coastal Virginia Magazine in April. Most significant, though, is our 55th anniversary/spring charity weekend bash 2-4 May at the Wintergreen Resort.

This is your club… help make it what you want it to be. While the board and chairs run day-to-day operations, it’s up to you to help decide what activities show up on the calendar. If you have an idea for an event, please pass it on to Bret. If you’d like to help plan, set up, run, or host an event… even better. If you have some favorite back roads you like to drive, don’t keep them a secret, design a fun run and we’ll add it to the calendar.

I look forward to sharing another successful and rewarding year with my First Settlers friends. Remember, it’s all about having fun, enjoying our cars and the people who drive them. See you at the New Year Party!

Welcome the newly elected Executive Board!

George Michaels - President. George is an active-duty Naval Officer with 25 years of service and lives in Virginia Beach. He joined PCA in 1992 in San Diego, and has been an FSR member since 1995. Prior to his first term as President, he served as Eastern VP, Events Registrar, DE Registrar, Air & Auto co-chair and on various committees. He also serves as FSR's representative to and Board member of the Car Club Council of Hampton Roads.He enjoys participating in all club activities, including DE, for which he has been instructing since 2001. He and Pam own a 1991 928GT and 1989 Carrera 3.2. Previous Porsches include a 1974 914 2.0 LE, a 1974 911, and a 1986 928S. Alex Bell - Treasurer. Alex has been in the insurance business for 33 years. He has operated a Nationwide Insurance Agency since 1992, and he owned an Independent Agency from 1982 to 1992. Alex has been a member of FSR since 2006, and he has been Treasurer of FSR since 01/01/2009. He is a National Certified PCA Instructor, serves as Chief Track Instructor for FSR, and holds a Competition License with PCA Club Racing and NASA. As Treasurer of FSR, Alex has enlisted the services of local CPA, Lauren Wolcott, and FSR is current on Federal and State tax returns since 2008.

Steve Sarfaty - Central VP. Steve works for Hamilton Beach in Richmond. He has owned 1988 Carrera Cab for a little over 20 years but didn't join PCA until 2005. (And can't imagine why he waited so long). Steve have enjoyed the car and the club equally.

A few years ago Bud Syme recruited Steve to be his assistant VP for the central area of FSR. Now he is starting his third term as VP. Jason Horner - Eastern VP. Jason recently retired from the Navy after 23 years and is completing his degree in Cyber Security. I joined PCA/FSR in 2010 after. He purchased my first Porsche as an early mid-life crisis present to myself, a 2000 911, after driving my brother in laws 911 while on holiday in Florida. He was appointed as the Eastern Assistant Vice President in 2011 and has held that position until now.

Bret Jacobson - Activities Officer. Bret has been a member of First Settlers since buying his first Porsche - a 1969 911T. However, looking back he considers the experience as a case study in how not to buy an old Porsche. Fast forward to 2009 when he bought a Cayman S as a 40th birthday present to himself. He rejoined First Settlers and after a fun run in Chesapeake followed by breakfast at Pop’s. Bret lives in Yorktown and works at Liebherr Cranes, Inc. in Hampton. If anyone has any ideas for events, or would be willing to volunteer their time (or even their backyard!) for a First Settlers event, please contact Bret! $MBTT m"n $POUSBDUPS Matt Nelson - Secretary. Matt has been a First Settlers member for for 6 years. He works as a factory rep for Sage Products, a medical device -JDFOTFE $POUSBDUPS " manufacturer. Matt enjoys restoring, showing, and driving his concours winning 1980 911 SC Targa. Matt’s near term focus is the build or find a new home, then he plans to buy a track car to take on club DE events!

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UPCOMING EVENTS! January 4 January 11 January 18 January 25-25 February 1 February 8 February 15 March 1 March 8 March 14-16 April 5 April 12 May 3-4 May 10 May 16-18 June 20-22 August 9-10 August 23-24

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

Central Breakfast Silver Diner - Glen Allen Eastern Breakfast Pops Diner - Chesapeake Holiday Party Kingsmill Resort - Williamsburg 24 Hours of Daytona Daytona Beach, Florida Central Breakfast Silver Diner - Glen Allen Eastern Breakfast Pops Diner - Chesapeake Fun Run Smithfield Station to Virginia Diner Central Breakfast Silver Diner - Glen Allen Eastern Breakfast Pops Diner - Chesapeake Zone 2 Drivers Ed Virginia International Raceway - Alton VA Central Breakfast Silver Diner - Glen Allen Eastern Breakfast Pops Diner - Chesapeake FSR 55th Anniversary Wintergreen Resort VA Eastern Breakfast Pops Diner - Chesapeake FSR Drivers Ed Virginia International Speedway - Alton VA Zone 2 Club Race Virginia International Speedway - Alton VA Chump Car 24 Hour Virginia International Speedway - Alton VA Tudor USCC Virginia International Speedway - Alton VA

Be sure to check the website for the most up-to-date event information at http://www.fsrpca.org/events.

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