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From the President Doug Worrall March comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb. April showers bring May flowers. or so the weatherman would like to have us believe. While neither of these pearls of wisdom are 100% accurate, spring is HeRe! So while we were dealing with the cold in March, Phil and Josie Grandfield soaked up the sun at Amelia Island and you can read about everything PoRSCHe that happened there in this issue. our inaugural De at Dominion Raceway, right here in our region, just south of Fredericksburg, took place in the beginning of April. We’ll have recently wrapped up our big Annual Charity event at the luxurious Greenbrier Resort as well. So we’ve been a busy group. But wait; you ain’t seen nuthin yet!

New FSR President Doug Worrall and past president Jason Horner

If you’re itching to have some fun in your car(legally of course), we hope you can join us for our fun run after the Williamsburg breakfast May 6th. or, if you like to exceed the posted speed limits(legally again), come out to VIR for our HPDe May 26-28 and get your car on the track.

In June, we’ll have another opportunity to get to the track at VIR with the PCA zone 2 Club Race and Advanced HPDe. you can come out as a spectator and see some Porsches go really fast in actual races. or, if you’re an advanced group driver, you can drive really fast….minus the racing part. There will also be an event at a much more leisurely pace in conjunction with the BMW club in June. We’ll get together like we did last summer for a multi-marque Bar-B-Que at the home of a BMW club member.

And of course, join us for our Williamsburg or Fredericksburg breakfasts the first Saturday of each month. Then our Chesapeake or Richmond breakfasts the second Saturday of each month. Bring your Porsche out to see some old friends or make some new ones! Keep the shiny side up!

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By Phil Granfield This was the 22nd year for the Concours D’elegance held at the Ritz

film maker and Pikes Peak Hill Climb specialist. He’s driven 10

Carlton on Amelia but the first for Josie and I. It’s been on my bucket list

different Porsches, resulting in 8 class wins over 14 years. I didn’t

for several years but the draw this year was the PCA Werks Reunion held

know that he ran a 914/6 in the Panama to Alaska Rally in 1979 and

in conjunction with the Concours. Shouldn’t have waiting this long!!

came in second!

The event is billed as comparable to Pebble Beach but more relaxed and

If you like cars, and you must since you’re reading this newsletter,

fun. But since Amelia Island has been voted as one of the “Motoring

you should attend the Amelia Island Concours! The collection of all

event of the year” by octane Magazine – twice in the past four years for

types of cars is amazing. Though I gravitated to sports and race cars,

this worldwide award – I think Pebble Beach has some catching up to do.

the pre-war classics are spectacular. Rolls Royce’s, Bentley’s,

2011 911 Cabriolet

The venue is great and the collection of cars is spectacular. you can’t

Cadillac’s, Duesenberg’s, Auburn’s, Packard’s, Pierce Arrows….

see most of these cars anywhere else – particularly because many of

Hard to imagine when they roamed the real world before becoming

them are one-of-a-kind.

eye-candy at these car shows. Best in Show Sport went to a 1939

Primary Members: 692 Affiliate Members: 385 Total Members: 1,077 NAME

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February 2017 Membership growth is tracking with increased Porsche sales, particularly four-door models which now outpace the iconic 911 and Boxster/Cayman combined. one exception was 2015 when membership spiked as a result of the 60th Anniversary 911 GTS Club Coupe sale and raffle. By a wide margin, 40% of new members indicate they joined PCA based on member referrals.

William Baker Bryan Fox William McFaddin

•Fun Fact: The First Settlers Region (FSR) has 692 primary members and 1,073 total members making us the fourth largest region in zone 2. FSR hosts up to 60 events per year. Potomac is the largest of the ten regions with over 2,300 primary members and hosts up to 100 events per year. PCA National is also growing to accommodate membership growth. For 50 years, PCA operated out of the homes of volunteers. Today, PCA is gearing up - adding staff and expanding its office in Columbia, MD - with a goal of serving 100,000 primary members by 2020.

Norfolk

2009 Cayman S

Chesapeake 2015 911 Turbo S Cabriolet Richmond

Jordan Brown

Midlothian

2002 Boxster S

Al Bristow

Glen Allen

2017 911 S

Jeff Collins

Chesterfield

2012 911 S

In addition to this little car show, the weekend includes four auto auctions,

Class was a 1935 Duesenberg SJ-582. Frankly don’t know how the

Karl Bowman

Suffolk

2006 911 S Cabriolet

a “Cars and Coffee” (for the cars not invited to the Concours D’elegance)

judges can make a decision…..

Thomas Maisch

Henrico

1992 968 Cabriolet

and, for the first time at Amelia, a PCA sponsored Werks Reunion. It’s

Stephanie Gass

APo, Ae

2010 Panamera 4S

March 2017

•Fun Fact: First Settlers has experienced more than 5% growth for the past several years. Currently, there are 143 Regions in 13 zones across the U.S. and Canada. Growth means some Regions and zones may divide to better serve its members. •Fun Fact: First Settlers has split twice to create Blue Ridge in 1980 and Shenandoah in 1995. PCA recognizes an important element of growth is to keep members happy and renewing. A growing membership will require more events for regions and National. one example is growing National technical seminars from three to four with the addition of a Tech Tactics at the Porsche experience Center in Atlanta. Regions are encouraged to add events that appeal to families and SUV owners. PCA is making investments in communication tools and social media. Members will receive a redesigned and upgraded membership card upon renewal. PCA members are the key to the club’s success. This would not be possible without volunteers to plan and execute the various events. The risk management strategies incorporated in event planning coupled with the strict adherence to safety by participants have resulted in an outstanding safety record. PCA enjoys one of the lowest insurance premiums in the car club world thanks to its safety record. This savings allows PCA to return money to Regions in the form of subsidies that reduce the cost for events. It’s a win-win for everyone!

when the scheduled is condensed to two days because of the weather

winner of the first 500 in 1911, and several of Al Unser’s winners.

forecast. We plan to go again soon!

The 60th anniversary of Jaguar’s D-Type third consecutive victory at

1991 944 S2

Spencer Hull

Midlothian

2014 911 GT3

Bring money, lots of it, if you want to raise a paddle at the auctions. There

display. Chevy lovers enjoyed seeing Camaro #1, the gold 1967

is been some post-auction press about how Porsche prices have “soften”.

VIN number 10001. Movie cars included the 917K from Steve

Maybe so, and there was a 1987 924S that went for $19,800 and a 1988

McQueens “le Mans” classic, James Bond’s Aston Martin

le Mans was highlighted with 11 cars and two race winners on

Paul Spraker

Chester

2006 Cayman S

Terry Peacock

Hopewell

1972 911

944 Anniversary for $26,400, but a 1958 356 A Speedster for $473,000,

“Goldfinger” 007 DB-5 complete with bullet proof screen, and the

David D’Arville

Midlothian

1979 911 SC

a 1989 930 for $242,000, and a 1966 911 for $143,000 seems robust to

Buick Roadmaster from Dustin Hoffman’s oscar-winning “Rainman”

Austin Cooper

Virginia Beach

1984 944

me! look for the 1998 911 GT! Strassenversion, sold for $5.6M at your

were all there to see up close.

Chris Micele

Virginia Beach

1999 Boxster

Carter Peaseley (TI)

Richmond

1986 911

Tickets to the Gooding auction cost $30 but the R&M auction costs $300

horsepower Can-Am monster! I’d seen some of the more modern

Sonny Mao

Richmond

2003 Boxster S

to register as a bidder. We watched part of the action on TVs from the

Brumos race cars but not early winners including the 914/6 and

Virginia Beach

2002 Boxster S

lawn at the Ritz. The cars are special and the bidding is fun to watch.

RSK’s. There were three 1959 RSK’s including a prototype and very

Williamsburg

1990 944 S2 Cabriolet

The biggest ticket item of the weekend was a very rare Jaguar XKSS –

rare center-seat version. Hard to imagine these tiny, sparse, cage-

Smithfield

2016 Cayman

one of 16 built – expected to sell for $16-18M but didn’t reach the reserve

less race cars dominating le Mans, Sebring and the Targo Florio in

price and bidding stopped at $13M. Soft indeed……

the last 50’s and early ‘60’s – but they did.

Chesapeake

2014 Cayman S

Glen Allen

1987 944 Turbo

The Werks Reunion was special by itself.

even seen a BMW M-1 and Stutz Bearcat? I have now.

Chesterfield

2013 911 S

Robert lynch James Baylous Dave Bauer Hayward Taylor Jeanine Cumiskey

April 2017 Paul Ferguson Chad Ingram Saki Avramidis

Irvington

2009 Cayman

Virginia Beach

2015 911 Turbo S

next track event! Brumos race cars were also highlighted including the 1000

Somewhere in the

neighborhood of 650 Porsches displayed on two fairways. Some very special cars were judged in the Concours but some of the nicest cars were

I could go on and on about the cars and the spectacle but it’s better

parked in the Corral. loved the 918 with a Florida ‘hybrid’ sticker of the

to see for yourself. Circle the second weekend in March 2018 and

bumper allowing the owner to blow by the Prius’s and Volts in the HoV

make plans to head to Florida! Rooms at the Ritz Carlton and nearby

lanes! Also spotted four 911R’s – out of 911 built worldwide. How about

omni book quickly so plan early. Both beautiful hotels, full of beautiful

an all-original 944 with 2400 miles on it? Need to drive that car!

people. Josie and I stayed a cottage across the street from the beach

Williamsburg

2003 911 4S

Shawn Cline

Virginia Beach

2017 911 Carrera

George Brooks

Virginia Beach

PCA Test Drive

Michael Bailey

Quinton

2003 Boxster

anagram, was on hand to talk about the development and history of the

Glen Allen

PCA Test Drive

car. They even fired it up for a few minutes! Another Porsche personality

David Smith

The field included many Indy cars including the Harmon Wasp,

Richmond

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too much to see over a three-day weekend, and way too much to see

Paul littell (TI)

Michael Podolsky

Thank you for contributing to PCA’s success! From making a new member feel welcomed at a breakfast to signing the waiver to volunteering at events, we all play a role in the success of this car club. It’s not just the cars, it’s the people.

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that we found on VRBo. Nice place thought they didn’t explain that other highlight was the Miller High life Andial Porsche 962 raced by

the “ocean view” was blocked by a condo! I’d tell you where it is but

Andretti, Bell and Wolleck. Alwin Springer, the “Al” of ANDIAl race team

we may stay there again next year. See you there!

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200 yards of Porsches By Michael Beaudrias Bettie and I are just back from our annual trip to Amelia Island for the Concours (and auctions!) where the highlight this year was the first PCA Werks at Amelia.

last, but not least, the PCA Werks which was held on a golf course right across the street from Gooding on Friday. I am told there were 600 cars registered and that sounds right as there were four rows that extended all the way down the fairway. Unfortunately our camera battery died so I could not take pictures but I suspect PCA will publish many as there were many talented looking cameramen in evidence. My sense was it was 90% 911s including a group from The Ingram Collection (which we need to get back and see!). There seemed to be very few “spectators” as most appeared to be attendees looking at (and talking about) one another’s cars.

The Concours is well worth going to as it is essentially two fairways of 300 + cars of every type from 1900 to brand new on the Ritz Carlton golf course. every year has a theme and an Honoree. This year Al Unser was featured and they had a display of 20 or so cars he had raced from Dirt Track to Indy 500 winners. They also celebrated the Cars of Brumos Racing and had a number of their historic race cars. I took some pictures but you get a better sense of the scope by going on-line and seeing all the professional photos. There are about 25,000 attendees but it does not feel as crowded as Pebble Beach as things are pretty well spread out.

If you are thinking about going (and it is something we high recommend for your bucket list), it is about 600 miles/10 hours from Midlothian an easy but boring drive down 95. Hotels (Ritz, omni) are pricey and likely sold out. Not much more Hotel wise on the Island (or nearby) but there are a lot of Condos/Houses for rent which allow you to walk/shuttle to everything. We are fortunate to have relatives in Brunswick and friends in Jacksonville. Tickets for the Concours are $120 day of but $85 in advance.

The auctions are another highlight and we make a point of going to Gooding when we can. There were Porches ranging from a $60,000 1986 911 Carrera to $5,700,000 for a 1998 911 GT1. I made Bettie drop out at $5 million. Again best to go to the Gooding site and see all the results with better pictures than I took although I do have a picture of Caitlyn Jenner and her 2011 997 GT3 RS. Being only interested in the car, Bettie had to point out to me who the owner was.

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Question: Supplied by Rob Marshall “Coke considerations on Porsche's newer Direct Injected (DI) engines: How much of a concern is it? What is the de-carboning interval? What is the recommended method (Walnut shell blasting etc) and average cost.” Answer: Great question Rob. Carbon build up is definitely a concern on any gasoline direct injected engine especially with the high ethanol content in today’s gasoline. Porsche’s DFI engines are no exception, in fact high performance engines are probably even more of a concern because carbon deposits on valves, injectors and pistons can eventually break apart and work themselves deeper into the combustion chamber. If this occurs the carbon deposits can etch the cylinder walls leading to loss in compression, and the high-quality Porsche performance that you are used will fade, possibly even cause engine failure. Carbon buildup is more problematic in direct injected engine because the fuel injectors spray fuel directly into the combustion chamber and not on the back of the intake valves, which actually helped to clean off the carbon deposits in port fuel injection engines. With no fuel being sprayed directly on injectors, carbon, which forms from unburnt fuel, can build up rapidly on the back of the intake valves. Direct injected engines have many benefits including are more power and better fuel efficiency and throttle response, however carbon buildup is one of their downfalls. I think you’d be hard pressed to get service interval maintenance from the manufacturer on this topic, as most manufacturers usually “punt” on topics like this. To our knowledge there is not a walnut shell adapter for the Porsche DFI engines, but that is one traditional way to handle it. Manual cleaning of valves is another method to eliminate the carbon build up. Both methods are very time consuming, require removal of the intake manifold and are expensive.

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As a living automobile museum, the Porsche Museum presents numerous special exhibitions on specific topics or meaningful anniversaries. As a result, exhibits are changed on a regular basis and visitors always find something new to discover.

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lots of work and planning goes into the Spring Charity event but it pays off! everyone had a great time enjoying one of Americaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most famous resort locations and driving on the local roads. We raised a lot of money for our charities and had fun doing it. It really is all about the people and we have some great ones in this club! A special thanks to Mike Ball for bringing his camera and taking great pictures of the weekend. you can find more photos at this link: reg@nikonimagespace.com and searching for â&#x20AC;&#x153;2017 FSR PCA Greenbrier.

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The rain was still coming down on Sunday morning when we checked out and packed our trunks for one more fun run through the mountains. The last stop was in Paint Bank, Virginia and the Swinging Bridge restaurant for some great home cooking. Paint Bank is a tiny hamlet at the intersection of State Routes 18 and 311 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; both of them very twisty country roads. The spot is so isolated that it became known as the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Union Holeâ&#x20AC;? and a place for deserters and resisters during the Civil War. It has been a site for mining and forestry and, today, the local Fish Hatchery raises brown, brook and rainbow trout used to stock stream in nine counties. I recommend the buffalo burger; with fresh meat raised at a farm just up the road.

Mike Ball at the Grist Mill in Babcock State Park.

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Spring Charity Event at the Greenbrier Resort The Greenbrier Resort has been a special place since it first opened its doors to visitors in 1778. In the early days, the Greenbrier Resort was noted for its ‘healing waters’, inviting people from the low-country into the West Virginia Mountains for fresh air and warm water from White Sulfur Springs. In later years, the Greenbrier attracted celebrities, royalty and 26 U.S. presidents. And now the iconic Greenbrier Resort can add the First Settlers Region of the Porsche Club of America to their list of important guests! We parked our Porsches in the front of the main resort building for three days, enjoyed great food, high tea in the lobby, gambling in the casino, and fun with our friends. Most importantly we raised about $9500 for our charities!

medicine facilities. Since he had nothing better to do, Jim Justice became a democrat and the 36th governor of West Virginia in January, 2017.

The boys enjoyed trying on the cars for size!

our small bit of Greenbrier history began on Thursday night when Porsches starting arriving from the low-country. We had a Welcome Reception in an executive suite with chicken wings, dip and cheese brought in from the Food & Friends restaurant in lewisburg. everyone enjoyed a beer or glass of wine to get the weekend started right.

on Friday morning, we gathered in the movie theater for the driver’s meeting surrounded by photos of earlier famous guests. The drive took us through the local mountains back into Virginia for lunch at The current resort was built in 1913 by the the Boys Home. We stopped along the Chesapeake and ohio Railway and was way at Falling Springs waterfall along owned by the railroad company until 2009. Highway 220 which at 80 feet is one of the The later years were hard on the resort and tallest waterfalls in Virginia. Donnie the company was in bankruptcy. A local Wheatly, the Director of the Boys Home, entrepreneur with agriculture and mining greeted us when we arrived and brought us interests (and the richest man is West to the small museum in the administrative Virginia) named Jim Justice stepped in to building. Donnie explained the history and rescue this American treasure and vowed to Doug Worrall presents a token of our friendship to Donnie Wheatly at the Boys Home. mission of the Boys Home, including his return the resort to five-star status. There is personal story about how, as a teenager, the Boys Home gave him an no doubt he has succeeded. The resort now hosts the annual PGA opportunity to turn his life around. Donnie further explained their mission Greenbrier Classic, is a training camp for the NFl, boasts a vibrant and tasteful casino, a fly-fishing guide outfit, tennis academy and sports statement: “All successful men were once boys. But not all boys become successful men. Sometimes, they’re missing positive role models or a supportive quality of life. We provide both, and successful men are the result. Men who will take care of their families. Men who will contribute their gifts. Men who will be role models for the next generation of men. At Boys Home of Virginia, we show our boys that each day is a step toward that success.” We enjoyed lunch with the boys and they enjoyed sitting in our cars before we headed back to the Greenbrier. A visit to the Boys Home is an easy reminder that our charity efforts are worthwhile. on the way back to the Greenbrier, we made a quick stop at the Humpback Covered Bridge for another photo opportunity. The bridge is one of the few remaining covered bridges in the United States that was built higher in the middle than on either end; hence the name of

Porsches at the Greenbrier Resort.

our visit to the Boys Home was a great start to the weekend. "humpback". The bridge was built in 1857 and is also the oldest inside and off the large outdoor deck. Smokey’s can host group remaining covered bridge in the state of Virginia. It was designated a meetings, and offers cabins and adventure trips to include zip lining and whitewater rafting. National Historic landmark in 2012 and is a great road side stop. Several folks stopped in lewisburg on the drive back to the Greenbrier to walk around the quaint town and do some shopping. lewisburg was voted “The Coolest Small Town in America” a few years ago and lives up to its reputation. The art galleries and restaurants make the town a destination by itself.

We gathered again on Friday evening in the lobby bar for our tour of the famous Greenbrier “Bunker”. In the late 1950’s, the U.S. government – specifically President eisenhower – approached the Greenbrier for assistance in creating a secret emergency relocation center to house Congress in the aftermath of a nuclear holocaust. The facility was ready in 1962 and came close to being activated during the Cuban missile crisis. The bunker was kept stocked and maintained in secret for 30 years until the secret was revealed in a Washington Post article in 1992. Today, the “Bunker” is the most popular tourist attraction at the Greenbrier. The First Settlers Region private tour culminated in a dinner of gourmet pizza in the Culinary Academy housed in the former Bunker dining facility.

The festivities on Saturday night started with a unique, fun experience with a scavenger hunt around the Greenbrier Resort. We divided into teams, not paired with our spouses, and headed off for the challenge! Armed with our cell phones, the challenges included finding locations and items around the hotel using clues, singing songs, taking pictures and shooting videos to capture our answers. The hilarious results were collected into video shown during dinner so we could see how the other The weather on Saturday morning brought rain and fog but it didn’t deter teams fared. Congratulations to the winners – The Three Amigos – the enthusiasm for another drive through the mountains. our first stop Sarah Rountree, Kay Henry and Michael Beaudrias! I personally think was a Babcock State Park where we stretched our legs and viewed the the results were rigged but it was a hoot!! Glade Creek Grist Mill. Fully operable, the mill was built as a re-creation of earlier mill that ground grain long before the area became a state park. The Silent Auction was the main event and brought the usual spirited Because of the damp weather, John lee felt he needed to protect his bidding for some great items. Thanks to all of the sponsors and bidders head and bought a long-tailed coon skin hat at the park souvenir store. for your generosity!! our charity program has been a great success over the past seven years but none of it would happen without your help! Welcome to West Virginia! Congratulations to Brian Woodard, winner of the lunchtime tech quiz who our drive took us down into the 800-foot-deep gorge of the New River was announced after dinner. No one had a perfect score but Brian came and across the old bridge at river level that served the local area until closest despite confusing “duck tails” with “duck bills”! the highway structure was completed in 1977. looking up at the bridge from the river level was a very interesting perspective bringing thoughts about the adventurists who jump off the bridge every october on Bridge Day. Maybe we should bring our bungee cords and parachutes the next time we come this way! lunch was at Smokey’s on the Gorge. The foggy weather made the misty view of the gorge beautiful but the rain kept us

After dinner many of the more adventurous members headed for the casino to try their luck. Though I don’t think the winnings will turn into new Carrera’s at Checkered Flag, we had fun playing roulette, blackjack and three-card poker! Watching Sarah parlay her stack of chips at the roulette wheel brought a crowd to watch her have fun. (Continued on page 10)