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Zone 12

Gold Coast Region

Officers

Directors

President Peter Olliviere 954 816-6005 polliviere@ gmail.com

Treasurer Carolynn Ditrichs 561 351-4916 GCRTreas@ gmail.com

Noemi Sanchez

786 210-2251

Noemis33024@ gmail.com

Ian Gerada

954-914-2989

ian.gerada@pca. org

Vice President Dottie Kidd 954 562-5919 dottiekidd@ bellsouth.net

Secretary

Cynthia Fluhart 305 299-6193 cynric@ bellsouth.net

Mark Johnson 954 422-2199 mjsailing@ hotmail.com

Steve Kidd Past President 954-946-3196 Steve_Kidd@ bellsouth.net

Mike Del Pozo 954 882-7571 info@dpwindow cleaning.com

Ed Blair

Alternate Social Comittee

Social Chair

Christy Spangler 954-821-6804 socialchair@ goldcoastregion.org

48 Hours Co-Chair

June

9-15 PCA Porsche Parade in Birmingham, AL

22 Driver’s Education Homestead-Miami Speedway

30 Cars & Cigars social in Doral

July

20 Turbo Chronicles at Ft Lauderdale Executive Airport

28 thru August 4 - PCA Treffen at Sea, Alaska

September 29 GCR DE # 2 at Homestead-Miami Speedway (Tentative)

October 13-16 GCR North Carolina Trip

November

10 Porsches in the Park, Veteran’s Day Concours at Plantation Heritage Park

Stay tuned to the eNews emails for event updates or check the GCR calendar on our website. If you have any ideas for a social event or would like to volunteer, please email us at: socials@goldcoastregion.org

Kassette Editor

Roger Fabel 954-752-2501 rfabel@aol.com

Writers

Mark Johnson

Alicia Laya

Christy Spangler

Mike Del Pozo

Cynthia Fluhart

Ian Gerada

Dottie Kidd

Lissette Gonzalez

Noemi Sanchez

Rick Veingrad

John Poor

Autocross Chair / Historian ............................. Steve Kidd

Autocross Registrar ......................................... Dottie Kidd

DE Manager

Concours Chair

Webmaster / Membership

Copy Editor

Lisa Cohen

Graphic Artists

Christy Spangler

Melissa Hyland

Photographers

Andrew Moffitt

George Plucienkowski

David Castrillo

SUBMISSIONS

Mark Johnson

Mike Del Pozo

Ian Gerada www.GoldCoastRegion.org

Die Porsche Kassette welcomes member submissions for articles and stories about your Porsche experiences. Generally, such submissions need to be made by the first of the month for consideration to be published in the following months’ issue. However, no guarantee is made for timing of any article submitted. Please send materials via email to the newsletter editor: rfabel@aol.com. Text should be presented in a word document (.doc), “Roboto” font at 10-point size. Use “Kassette Material” in the subject line of the email transmission. Both text and supporting photographs should be attached to the email. Photos should be high resolution files and not be embedded in the document. Additionally, Die Porsche Kassette will accept photographic submissions for the photo of the month considerations. These should be sent to: gcr.photofinish@gmail.com.

FIRST TURN

Peter Olliviere , President

Recently, the Porsche community has been abuzz about the upcoming allelectric Macan and the 911 hybrid, both of which have just been introduced by Porsche. From the limited information garnered, it seems that both cars are true Porsches in their driving dynamics and will be true carriers of the Porsche brand in the coming years. Porsche, more than any other car manufacturer, folds a lot of its past heritage into any new car they produce. Honoring the past is what makes a Porsche what it is today, and we can only hope that that tendency continues in the future.

That’s not to say that Porsche hasn’t dropped some head twisting bombs on the faithful in the past. Air-cooled to water, front engine four cylinder 924, 944, 968, introduction of SUVs marketed as Porsches, much less two of them. All these nontraditional Porsche changes caused concern among the faithful, but in the long run showed some commonsense reasoning behind them that justified the change, even though it didn’t seem to make much sense at the time.

One thing was sure that if you owned a Porsche, you developed a connection with that car. I have owned three older Porsches, the oldest being a 1979 928. The merits of the car aside you could not help but admire various aspects of the car that you found satisfying. It could be the looks, the sound, the handling, whatever, some aspect of that Porsche reached out to you, and I would be willing to bet that some aspect of Porsche heritage contributed to the connection you have with that car.

You might be wondering what the heck am I talking about. Well, the industry has descended into worshiping electronics for electronics sake. The Porsche 992.2 changed from analog tachometer to digital? Was it necessary? Did it improve anything? No. Did the change take away from the car? Yes. Ignition key on the left, heritage from Le Mans. Totally useless today, but a link to a racing heritage, that was important to remember. Porsche is not the only manufacturer going down this road, but as one with a strong link to the past, it’s the one that suffers the most with its loyal fans. When I owned my 928, I was

familiar with everything about that car and that was part of the enjoyment of Porsche ownership. You didn’t have to be a mechanic, you just got enjoyment in your car. Remember checking your oil? Small thing, but it was very satisfying to check your oil and now the trusty dipstick is gone. The job that could take as much as thirty seconds must be done electronically and still run the risk of getting a bad sensor reading.

Bring back the dipstick

SHIFT INTO SOCIAL

Article by Christy Spangler, Social

Photos by Gonzalo Reinosa

This month kicks off with the 4th of July holiday and the temperatures have heated up now that we have entered the summer months. The Porsche represents the epitome of independence, as it allows its driver to feel a sense of freedom and empowerment on the open road. Go for a drive and have a safe and happy Independence Day!

In the rearview mirror:

Around 15 Gold Coast members attended the PCA Parade in Birmingham, Alabama June 9-15.

On June 30, several members enjoyed a nice Sunday afternoon socializing at Tabacón Cigars and Spirits in Doral. Thank you to Jose Jimenez for hosting this event.

As we pass through July:

Turbo Chronicles will be held at the Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport on July 20, organized by Ian Gerada. Bon voyage to the GCR group that will be departing on the 3rd Treffen at Sea cruise to Alaska on July 28.

The social committee is continuing to work on events for the summer months. Stay tuned to our social channels, eNews emails, the GCR calendar on our website, goldcoastregion.org/calendar or go to clubregistration.net for updates on upcoming events and opportunities to connect with fellow enthusiasts.

PCA and GCR are fueled by volunteers. If you are interested in volunteering or have an idea for something fun, please contact the members of the Social Committee at socials@ goldcoastregion.org.

See you soon at an upcoming event!

Gold Coast Region Members attending the Zone social at the PCA Porsche Parade in Birmingham, Alabama. Left to right: Carolynn Ditrichs, Leslie Sikorski (our Zone 12 representative), Jan and Mark Lachniet, Steve Kidd, Steve and Lynn Bamdas and Christy Spangler.

KEY STROKES

Roger Fabel, Editor

Welcome to the long, hot summer. As I write this column, many of our members are at Parade in Birmingham, Alabama having a great time and receiving trophies. Our August Kassette will share their stories. If you have never been to a Parade, you are missing a week of PCA activities that you will never forget.

In this month’s issue we have an article that was awarded the “Editor’s Award,” not just for this month but for the eighteen years I have been publishing our magazine. The article was reprinted from three years ago because I wanted to make sure it was not missed by our members.

After the incredible story about Ben, we take you back in time about ten years ago to share some Gold Coast history. At the fiftieth anniversary, we had over 90 percent of our past presidents present. This group photo with name captions should be helpful to learn about our past leadership.

The next set of photos on our history page 14, was taken in 2013 at a “Kids Racing for Life” event at Sebring. Qualified PCA drivers take children with cancer and terminal illnesses for a ride on the track. This is a very special experience for the children and the drivers. Also included on our history page are some very special GCR members. Billy Grabowski is driving

“Billy G,” number 91. His number was changed to reflect his age each year while he was competitive. Wow! To the right of Billy are a few more historic Gold Coast members. I wish we had more room because we have many historic members that helped to make our region the “gold standard” in many areas.

Back in 1986 several GCR members compiled a recipe book that was shared in the Kassette each month. Page 15 is a page from that book.

I have only covered a few of the great articles in our July issue of Kassette. Stay cool and enjoy your Porsche.

START YOUR ENGINES

South Florida’s Top Driving Routes for Porsche Enthusiasts

Ian Gerada , Membership Chair

Finding a great driving route in South Florida can be challenging. If you are looking to enjoy your car and our beautiful weather, this short guide will help you discover some of the best roads for a memorable drive. For an effortless way to find new routes, try the Roads iPhone app. Just enter your starting point and the distance you want to travel, and it will suggest a route tailored to your preferences.

A1A Scenic and Historic Coastal Byway Starting in Fort Lauderdale and extending north towards Palm Beach, this route along the Atlantic Ocean is a must-drive. It offers not only breathtaking views but also a curvy roadway that challenges your Porsche’s handling and speed. Drive leisurely to fully enjoy the ocean vistas and luxurious coastal towns.

Snake Road (State Road 833) Located in the Everglades, Snake Road offers a secluded and thrilling drive with tight turns and minimal traffic. It is perfect for those who relish the challenge of sharp bends and long stretches to push their Porsche to the limits.

The Loop in Ormond Beach A bit further from Fort Lauderdale, The Loop features 30 miles of canopy roads, river views and cultural landmarks. With minimal traffic, this circuit is a favorite among car clubs for its engaging dynamics and natural beauty. Enjoy the lush greenery and occasional wildlife as you navigate this enthralling road.

S Beach Road on Jupiter Island For a more relaxed drive, Jupiter Island’s coastal road provides serene ocean views on one side and opulent estates on the other. This picturesque route is ideal for a gentle cruise, allowing

you to appreciate the luxury of your Porsche’s interior.

Old Cutler Road Running through some of Miami-Dade’s most beautiful suburbs, Old Cutler Road is lined with historic banyan trees and lush tropical foliage. Its gentle twists and tree canopies offer a visually stunning and tranquil driving experience, perfect for cooling off on a warm summer evening.

Each of these routes offers something special for Porsche owners, from the raw beauty of Snake Road to the historic charm of The Loop. South Florida provides ample opportunities to enjoy your Porsche in the best way possible—on the road, where it belongs.

IanSean Hill 1983 911 SC

Charles Tharpe 2024 911 Carrera S

Larry Freedman 2015 Macan S

Carlos Gomez Gelabert 1972 911T Targa

Norberto Milan 2022 911 Carrera 4S

Thierry Hsu 1994 911 Carrera 2 Cab

Elie Anidjar 2024 911 GT3

Tajinder Vohra 2024 911 Carrera 4 GTS Cab

Dominic Montazemi 1996 911 Turbo

Americo De Paula E Silva Jr 2024 718 Cayman

Wayne Baldino 2016 911 GT3 RS

Gabriel Shaoolian 2024 911 GT3 RS

Robert Miessler 2001 Boxster

Aquiles Nunez 2017 718 Cayman S

Macan S

Danny Villeneuve 2024 911 Carrera S

Luis Remigio 2017 718 Boxster

Jim Mailliard 1995 911 Carrera

Jordi Busse 2001 911 Carrera

Robert Rust 2022 911 Carrera S Cab

Diana Fitzgerald 2015 911 Turbo S

Karina Duenas 2018 718 Cayman

Roy Blumhof 2023 911 Targa 4 GTS

Nelson Telemaco 2012 911 Carrera S

William Benson 2024 911 Carrera GTS Cab

Alessandro Correa 2024 911 GT3 RS

Richard Prieto 2014 911 Carrera S Cab

Toeger Toegersen 2015 Boxster

Gaston Lacayo 2015 Cayman S

Shaun Redman 2018 911 Carrera

A Special Kind of Porsche Parade

By Rob Mancinelli and Mark Johnson

Prologue

There are times when a story pulls so strongly at your heart, that words simply do not work. This is one of those stories.

Ben Mancinelli is a 10-year-old young man who was diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder at the age of three. It is a story about his diagnosis, about his family and about the changes that his parents made to help bring Ben into a normal life as best as possible. It is also a story about Rob Mancinelli’s lifelong obsession with Porsche, and how Porsche has saved Ben.

Ben with “PORSCHE” on the Scrabble rack

Trying to write this story would be difficult for anyone who has not experienced this firsthand. There are so many features, side notes and challenges in understanding what the family, and especially Ben, went through to get to his 10th birthday. And so, Rob, Ben’s father, sent a summary of Ben’s life and growth through Porsche.

We will let Rob share his and Ben’s story and their mutual love of Porsche.

As told by Rob Mancinelli

I cannot express enough, our gratitude to Lisa Lewis, Kyle Rathbun, Jerry Daily and the PCA. Members of the Florida Gulfstream Region and the Gold Coast Region were incredible with their recent support and participation in our son Ben’s 10th birthday drive-by. It was also a fantastic surprise to have the members support a fundraiser for Ben’s school, the Hope Center for Autism in Stuart. You made his day, his week and his year with the Porsche parade past our home for his birthday. You helped his school with a generous donation. It’s something he still talks about and I’m certain he will never forget. From concept to preliminary conversations with Lisa, to full embrace by the membership, the entire thing came together in a few short weeks, truly living up to the slogan, “it’s not the cars, it’s the people.” To understand the importance of this birthday gift, you first need a little background.

After a lifelong obsession with Porsches myself, I finally purchased my first one in 2013. It was a 1985 Euro-spec cabriolet, black on black with all the major work already complete. My hope was to use the car as a bonding tool with my then two-and-a-half-year old son, Ben. Right out of the gate, it appeared my plan was in full swing. From the moment I parked that classic beauty in my garage, Ben

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became obsessed with it. Most nights, he would grab my hand and lead me to the garage where he would stand and point at the car. My wife Stacy and I would laugh. “You’re creating a monster,” she would say half-jokingly. Shortly after his third birthday, Ben began letting himself into the garage and climbing behind the wheel himself. While I never had the ability to take him for a “real” ride in the car (I was unable to locate an acceptable child car seat for it), on occasion I’d take the top down, hold him on my lap and idle through the neighborhood, which he really enjoyed.

Ben behind the wheel of the ’85 911 Cab

Sometime around his third birthday, it became clear that Ben had some serious learning delays; particularly concerning was his speech delay. At three years of age, he had only two words in his vocabulary, mama and dada. Without going into too much detail regarding the numerous doctor appointments, the hunches, the misdiagnoses, the preschool complaints about his behavior, the procedures he would undergo that

would “have him talking in no time,” the end result was the same. There were no results and no one knows why. At the behest of his speech therapist and his occupational therapist, we had Ben psychologically evaluated. This is where our worst fears were confirmed. Ben was diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder, which explained not only the speech delay but also the whole host of missed milestones. After some denial and disbelief due to the fact that he was and is so incredibly social and outgoing, we quickly accepted the fact that it was absolutely the right diagnosis and that set off a whirlwind of changes.

It forced a revamp of everything we knew, everything we did, all the plans we had made and even prompted us to sell the house we had just bought. We moved to a more “special needs” friendly county that had better designed programs to

help Ben. A chaotic schedule became even more chaotic. Finding a house in the right school zone in the new county at a 50% hike in housing costs, selling our rental house, selling our primary house, packing up, moving, settling into the new house and enrolling Ben in the new school. We were juggling the occupational therapist appointments, speech therapy and applied behavior analysis therapy. And yes, the family grew with our second child, a brother Brandon, just three weeks after the move.

Chaos; it was as if everything changed, seemingly overnight.

How does all this factor into a Porsche story you might ask? Easily, the only thing that didn’t change was Ben’s obsession with the 911 parked in my garage. It was the car I had nearly forgotten about in

the midst of this tornado of changes. I had no idea how important that car and that obsession would prove to be.

While Ben was now starting to communicate with some basic sign language and by pointing to or leading us by the hand to things he wanted, his speech delay and limited ability to communicate created such a frustration in him that he had the most horrific meltdowns. If you are unfamiliar with an autistic meltdown, it’s a temper tantrum on steroids. It’s particularly dangerous because the child, in a fit of rage, loses all control and has zero regard for their own safety. Throwing themselves around recklessly, banging their head on the hard floor or into the walls or doors.

There is virtually nothing you can do but hang onto them and keep them from hurting themselves until the episode

The Mancinelli Family – Rob, Stacy, Ben, Brandon & Ms. Lila

is over. That could take anywhere from a minute to five seemingly endless minutes, in his case. It feels like an eternity in real-time. For Stacy and me as parents, it’s one of the most heart wrenching things to watch our son go through. The feeling of helplessness can be overwhelming. Then it happened. It is the twist that makes this like no other Porsche story. The planets seemed to align, out of the blue, at a most unexpected time in a most unexpected way.

During one of those episodes the Porsche keys fell out of my pocket! I was holding Ben, trying to calm him down. The second his eyes caught sight of that Porsche crest on that key chain, the episode was over. The light and smile came back to his face. He was calm, he was happy and moments later, he was desperately trying to utter a new word. It would be his third. That word was “Porsche.” Clear as the sky is blue and with the correct pronunciation. I was dumbfounded.

From that day on, those keys have gone with us everywhere. Not only did they work effectively to calm an episode in progress, but also they worked and continue to work effectively in avoiding an episode from occurring at all. It was a breakthrough for us, for him. No other keys worked. As the days rolled on, “Porsche” continued to roll off his tongue. “Porsche” and a tug on the hand meant he wanted to go out by the car in the garage. “Porsche” and a finger point to the counter meant he wanted the keys. We began to foster that obsession, that passion that helped bring our son back from the dark side.

As time has gone by, Ben has gotten hooked on all things Porsche. We watch videos on YouTube together, he steals my Porsche hat and wears it around the house. He still sneaks out into the garage to see the 911, now a 2002

Ben with a 996 “cutout” and friends watching the Porsches drive by, celebrating the Big 1-0!

Turbo. When he plays his Xbox, he only wants to drive a Porsche. He absolutely revels when we go for spirited drives. The surest way to get Ben to drop what he is doing is to ask him if he wants to go for a ride in the “Porsche.” Whatever he is doing, whatever he is holding, drops to the floor. He runs over, grabs my hand and blurts out “go for a ride in the Porsche!” Then leads me into the garage and right over to the car where he lets out a big, “please,” right before I lift him into the back seat and strap him in. We frequently take drives together. Drives that prominently feature an earto-ear smile on Ben’s face, which draws the ear-to-ear smile on mine. A pair of smiles that grows larger with each rev as the tach approaches redline.

We’ve survived purgatory.

While I dreamt of the 911 for decades, I never dreamt it would impact my life and the lives of our family, and particularly my son, in such a dramatic and positive way. It’s not just a car. That’s clear to me now. It will never be just a car. It’s something far more than that, at least to my family. Ben is ten now, progressing well and picking up new words every day. While the road to independence is

long, I’m confident that he will get there. Just as I’m confident I will one day hand him the keys to this vintage 911. It will be his car, as I suspect it has always been. Which brings us back to this most amazing birthday gift.

We kept Ben in the dark about the parade we had arranged for him. As the cars lined up at the end of our block, preparing for their colorful pass, we ushered Ben around from the back of the house. His eyes lit up. His smile was a mile wide and his excitement uncontrollable. He couldn’t believe all these Porsches were lining up for him. He knew them all, the Caymans, the Boxters, the Cayennes, the Macans, the 911s and the Panameras. It was PCars of all shapes, sizes and colors of the Porsche rainbow. It was better than Christmas morning.

As they rolled by, the members stopped and personally wished Ben a happy birthday. He took pictures with them and their cars. They showered him with gifts of matchbox Porsches, posters, flags, T-shirts, cardboard cutouts, framed pictures and things I’m probably forgetting. What I will never forget is the incredible generosity that was shown to

our son. A date, time and place that is permanently burned into our memories with joy and happiness. Friends, family and neighbors poured out to witness the spectacle.

“It’s not the cars, it’s the people.” You live it and we appreciate it. Thank you for making Ben’s 10th birthday, one that we will all never forgot. You are all truly amazing and I hope as Ben progresses, we will be able to take part in more of the local PCA events and start living it, with you.

Happy birthday Ben, and many more. Perhaps the keys to Dad’s Porsche will find your pocket one day soon, after you unwrap them during another birthday celebration.

Epilogue

This article was awarded the Editors "Best Article" Award and reprinted from the September 2021 Kassette

This very special Porsche Parade was held on May 15, 2021. Ben turned double digits on May 17th, just two days later. Over 25 Porsche autos and 50+ members participated. In addition, over $1,700.00 was raised for the Hope Center for Autism in Stuart, FL. That’s an incredible feel-good story.

The “Happy Birthday Carrera, Kyle Rathbun’s 911” (Photo courtesy Mike Koller)

Ben’s Birthday card from Gulfstream and Gold Coast Regions of PCA (Artwork by Ian Garada)

Looking Back - GCR History

Gold Coast Region Past Presidents at the 50th Anniversary

(left to right) Steve Kidd, Bob Varela, Ken Fengler, Stan Pearlman, Kyle Rathbun, Mike Tarter, Dan Smithyman, Susan Trapp, Buz Hahn, Lou Gonzalez, Mike Joffee, Mike Hansen, Jerry Remillard, Jerry Daily, Roger Fabel, George Houser, David Tabony, Lee Wood, Klaus Bitterauf, Charlie Jones

Kids Racing for Life 2013 at Sebring Race Track

Lou Gonzalalez, Joyce Miinnich, Susan and Jerry Remillard, Mike Joffee

Lori and Ernie Renzetti Mike and Barbara Joffee

Billy Grabowski

Florida Fancy Feasts

Recipes from “Florida Fancy Feasts Zone 12, PCA”

Selected recipes are reproduced from the above cookbook. A few copies of this vintage (1986) cookbook are available from the Goodie Store. Contact Mike Joffee at 954-476-6006.

Joyce F. Minnich

Bear’s Pasta Salad

1 (16 oz.) box macaroni 2 c. Cheddar cheese, (shell or elbow) grated

1 c. or more salad olives, 8 to 12 oz. any good chopped creamy Italian dressing

3 medium Tomatoes, peeled and chopped

Cook macaroni until just tender. Drain and rinse with hot water and return to pan. Stir in dressing well. Add olives, tomatoes and all but ½ cup cheese. Garnish salad with remaining cheese before serving. Serve warm or chilled.

Spaghetti Salad

1 ½ lb. spaghetti 1 medium sized onion

1 (16 oz.) bottle Italian 1 medium sized green dressing pepper

1 jar McCormick Salad Seasoning Supreme

Cook spaghetti according to package directions. Chop onion and green pepper into bite-size pieces. Toss all ingredients together. Refrigerate 4 hours at least before serving. Serves 20.

This salad keeps well in a sealed container and can be made several days ahead of time. It’s a quick and easy dish to prepare.

Brenda’s husband, Jim, is President of the Porsche Club of America.

Brenda Perrin

Mac Salad

1 lb.elbow macaroni, cooked 10 green olives

2 cans tuna, drained Mayonnaise (to bind)

1 onion, chopped Salt and pepper

Mix macaroni, tuna and onion with mayonnaise until it holds together. Top with olives and salt and pepper to taste Tom Tiencken, Big Cypress Region

Pea-Rice Salad

¾ c. uncooked regular rice 1 Tbsp. minced onion

1/3 c. frozen peas 1 tsp. lemon juice

¾ c. chopped celery ¼ tsp. slat 1/3 c. mayonnaise ¼ tsp. pepper

Cook rice according to package directions, omitting salt. Set aside. Cook peas according to package directions, omitting salt and butter; drain. Reserving 3 tablespoons liquid.

Combine rice, peas and celery; chill. Combined reserved pea liquid and next 5 ingredients, mixing well. Toss with rice mixture. If desired, serve on lettuce leaves and garnish with pimiento strips. Yield: 4 to 6 servings.

Diana Hoffman, Big Cypress Region

Carolea Schmidt

FINDING GOLD

Louie Maragos, he can ship It

How much wood does a wood-shipper ship?

Member Feature by Mark Johnson

Louis “Louie” Maragos owns a company that he and his wife Suzanne started in their garage 18 years ago. The company manufactures custom wood crates of all sizes and ships them everywhere, EVERYWHERE!

His company, Woodshippingcrates. com, designs and engineers crates for customers which allow the users to send their goods worldwide, safely and securely. Such customers include the US Government and Military branches using military level specifications. Each individual wood shipping crate is custom built from the inside out based on size, shape, weight and requirements related to the contents. It is a highly unique operation and it is all based on Louie’s skill, experience and teamwork. It is worth the visit to https://woodshippingcrates.com to examine the possibilities and diverse level of service offered by the company.

Like the old tongue twister, “How much wood would a woodchuck chuck if a woodchuck could chuck wood?” is much an appropriate thought for Louie and the Wood Shipping Crates company. It is a lot of wood!

Shipping aside, Louis and his wife Suzanne Maragos have been married for 29 years. They have four children: Christopher (28), Michael (25), Emily (19) and Timothy (17). The youngest, Timothy, is frequently seen at the big races like Rolex 24 and 12 Hours at Sebring with dad and mom. Timothy has also volunteered his time at Gold Coast Region events, and our recruiting table at DRT in South Miami earlier this year. The family is completed with a very cute Golden Doodle named Teddy. They live in the Northwest Broward community of Parkland. Louie is originally from Crown Point, Indiana.

We first met Louie through a major South Florida charitable fund-raising effort known as the Dolphins Challenge Cancer (DCC). Louie has been riding his bicycle with a small group of friends in the DCC when time allows. The group named TEAM FAITH has raised nearly $350,000 to help defeat cancer since it was formed in 2015. Louie and Tim have ridden several times in the past ten years to contribute their efforts towards this highly valuable and largest charitable fundraising effort in the NFL by any team. The DCC offers an opportunity to pay it forward for Louie and Timothy, beyond duties related to running the company and driving the Porsche.

Getting off the bicycle and away from the office, Louie enjoys time spent behind the wheel of both family

Louie & Suzanne Maragos - Started a Life, Family and Business Together

Louie and his Running Buddy, Timothy at Sebring

Porsches. The first is a 2020 911 Carrera S in white. The second is a 2023 Macan S in Gentian Blue. His original PCar was a 2007 997.2 Carrera S that was acquired in August of 2019. Immediately becoming addicted to the brand, the next Porsche was a 2017 991.2 Carrera, then a 2017 991.2 911 Turbo and followed by a 2019 Cayenne. Each gave way to the next when the 2020 Carrera S and the 2023 Macan S were ultimately acquired in the last year or so. Both the current Porsches are basically equipped and virtually stock, but there is a Cobb Tune on the 2020 Carrera S.

When not attending several of the social functions of PCA GCR, Louie can be found on the track. He loves racing. Hence, the visits earlier this year to Daytona for the Rolex 24 Hours, and to Sebring for the 12 Hours. During the 2023 Daytona, Louie and Timothy were in a suite in the main race tower along the front straight of the tri-oval. Watching from comfort, a very wellknown former race driver joined them for a couple hours of talking track and enjoying the spectacle. Who was it,

you may ask? Well, none other than the greatest American racer, Mario Andretti. It was quite the treat for the three guys to relax and talk cars, Timothy – Louie – Mario, like friends for life.

Watching these incredible lengthy races is fun, but it’s also great to get out on the track. Louie has participated in a few of the Gold Coast highperformance driver education events (HPDE). He was testing and showing his mettle on the Palm Beach International Raceway (PBIR, ex-Moroso) back in October 2020. We fully expect him to participate in at least one or both of the Gold Coast DE’s that are currently scheduled for 2024 (June 22nd, and the tentative September 29th track date). The best way to stretch the ‘legs’ of your Porsche, safely and without worrying about the cops is at a GCR DE event on the Homestead-Miami Speedway track.

Track safety while driving is paramount with a PCA HPDE. It takes time to learn how to drive fast, to brake and slow the car properly, to find the correct race line

and to navigate all the corners while keeping a sharp eye for other cars around yours. It’s also about developing a solid feel for the car as to how it accelerates, brakes and corners. As such, a great primer for a HPDE event would be time spent on an Autocross (AX) course.

Louie purchased a Subaru BRZ for Timothy to take to the AX cones with Gold Coast at both the Sebring skid

Son Timothy, a PCA Junior is gaining skills at the GCR Autocross Events

Louie and his 911 are styling

pad and at the St. Lucie Fairgrounds. We suspect that when Timothy hits that magic age of eighteen, he just might be given the opportunity to drive dad’s Carrera S in a GCR DE event in the novice group. The Subaru BRZ might be considered as an entry level Porsche. This Subaru has a manual transmission, and it also has a 2.4L Boxer engine that delivers 228 HP and 184 LB-FT of torque. These numbers are quite similar to early 911 specs. With modern suspension and handling, the BRZ can be a great training vehicle for future efforts in a Porsche 911. Because Porsche no longer builds an entry level vehicle, the BRZ with a Boxer engine will have to do. Of course, either the BRZ or a Carrera would be a great deal of fun on a racetrack.

Gazing into the proverbial crystal ball, a trip to Germany might be in the works for Louie and Suzanne. Louie is hoping to order a 991 Turbo one day and take delivery of the vehicle in Stuttgart Germany. It would be quite a trip of a lifetime, visiting the museum, driving the Autobahn, maybe hitting the Nürburgring and taking in a few other sights along the way. Perhaps he would ship a customized wood crate over to Stuttgart for the new Porsche so it could be flown back directly to Florida. We trust it will be soon.

Louie has been a Gold Coast Region member since purchasing his first Porsche in 2019. At the time he joined the PCA, he designated our region as his home. We expect to see the Maragos family at many of the car shows and getaway weekends, like the Escape.

In summary, there is a tremendous amount of effort that goes into the customization of a shipping crate made of wood. It’s not simply to nail a couple 2x4’s and some plywood together and call it a day. There is a tremendous amount of engineering and specialization that goes into securely shipping highly valuable and delicate cargo. Louie and Wood Shipping

A generation (or so) apart - serious family heritage

Crates has the skill and determination to build such intricate transportation tools. This skill is appreciated in Louie’s Porsche experience as well. The quality of a Porsche in its design and build is almost without peer. It is what Louie Maragos enjoys about his job and expects from his selected mode and style of transportation.

Moving forward to a 911 Turbo delivered in Germany is on the wish list. Complimenting this wish is his all-time favorite Porsche. This is the 1980’s Slant Nose 930 Porsche 911 in Guards Red and with red rims. Maybe we can get our other GCR member, KREZY Joe Scalia, to allow Louie a drive in the Kremmer Turbo Slant Nose one day soon. That would be on the track of course, ‘cuz we’re certain Louie would want to enjoy the speed that the KREZY Kremmer offers.

A special customer needs a crate 15’ x 6.8’ x 4.3’ able to carry 3600 pounds of curb weight. He needs to ship a Carrera Turbo, padded and insulated. Perhaps it’s time for Louie Maragos to chuck some wood…

Louie (on left) is a member of Team Faith riding in the DCC to beat Cancer

KASSETTE COVERS

Attenion GCR Photographers... We Need Cover Photos

Roger Fabel, Editor

We recently published a three-part article about capturing motion when photographing cars on the track. We hope you have been practicing what you have learned. The more time you spend on this hobby, the more feedback you will get to improveyour skills.

The Kassette team is always looking for good photographs to enhance our magazine. Since we started the Photo Finish page, we have seen an increase in high quality photographs from our members.

Most photographs are taken in landscape format and work well with the article layout. If you analyze the cover of

our magazine, you will see that it is in a portrait format. If we place a landscape photo on the cover, it only fills half of the page. If the photo is enlarged, the resolution is decreased and may decrease the quality of the cover. We resolve this problem by remembering to shoot in both formats.

If you have a standout cover shot, please send it to rfabel@ aol.com. Here are a few covers from the past. Notice the first cover that was created ten years ago and check out the current Panorama cover.

Happy Shooting.

ELECTIONS are comming

Consider

serving your club

as an Officer or Director

Election Year Alert This year holds particular significance as we are on the lookout for a dynamic team of members to lead the club into 20252026.

Officer Roles Do you have talent in the areas of leadership, finance or organizational skills? Positions such as President, Vice President, Treasurer and Secretary are up for grabs. Duties of these positions can be seen in the GCR bylaws on our website.

Director Positions Dive into governance with one of four Director roles, steering the club’s administrative functions and overseeing events, activities and compliance.

Bylaw revisions The current GCR bylaws are under extensive review, and the plan is to have the final draft ready for membership approval as part of this year’s ballot.

by Steve Kidd, Chair, 2024 GCR Nominating Committee

Eligibility Snapshot For Officer/ Director candidates: Ensure that you have attended at least three board meetings by August 2024. It’s your ticket to understanding our core operations and the event planning/ approval process.

GCR board meetings are held via Zoom: We meet the second Thursday of each month at 6:30 pm. To obtain the Zoom meeting link, please contact any current BOD member who can share the link. BOD contact information can be found in the newsletter and the GCR website.

The election process: This starts with the Nominating Committee identifying eligible members, presenting a working slate of candidates at the July meeting and adding to the list “from the floor” at the August and September BOD meetings. At the appropriate time, all candidates will be requested to

submit a picture & bio which will be published in the newsletter and on the website. Elections are held via an electronic ballot, between October 15 and November 15, with a paper ballot available on request.

Ready to Make a Move? If you have the skills to contribute and the idea of serving the club as a Board member appeals to you, please reach out to any member of the 2024 nominating committee listed below (Steve Kidd, Kevin Jones or Jake Kooser), to further discuss your interests and qualifications.

steve_kidd@bellsouth.net kevin@kevinjones.com jakekooser@gmail.com

Thank you for your support and commitment to the PCA Gold Coast Region. Together, lets steer our club towards a future filled with shared passions and memorable experiences.

by Kirk Giannola

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HELP WANTED

Die Porsche Kassette

We are looking for Gold Coast members who would like to help with the production of our club magazine. The following positions are open:

Staff Writers

Graphic Artists

Please contact editor Roger Fabel at rafbel@aol.com for information.

HELP WANTED GCR Autocross Chair

After 20 + years of running the AutoX program, we are looking to retire, most likely sometime in 2025. Dottie and I will be looking to train and mentor the next generation of AutoX chair and registrar. Please contact us if you have an interest in being trained and possibly carrying the AutoX torch in the years to come. Over the next few months, I will cover some of the most pressing situations that future AutoX managers will face. This Month, Equipment-Part 1, which will talk about the AutoX trailer. Next month I’ll discuss timing equipment. Towing and maintenance of the trailer has always fallen on the plate of the AutoX chair which can be time consuming, especially if the chair is also participating as a driver. I would suggest that in the future, alternative ways be explored to deal with the trailer. The trailer contains most of the things needed to run an AutoX!

Please contact AX Chair Steve Kidd at 954-292-3915

DRIVERS EDUCATION

Mark Johnson, DE Manager

The Gold Coast Region held a Driver’s Education (DE) event on Saturday June 22nd, just about the same time as the final editor’s proof of the July Die Porsche Kassette was being reviewed. Timing does not allow us to provide a full recap of the day, but we presume that all the drivers, instructors and attendees had a great day at the Homestead-Miami Speedway track. No doubt it was fun for those who choose to run their Porsche on a closed racetrack, no speed limits, and under control. PCA high-performance driver education events are designed to be fun, and more importantly – SAFE!

Of particular note is the Gold Coast Region's desire to thank two very important groups of supporters for the overall success of this track day. First are our INSTRUCTORS! Without these skilled drivers who choose to offer their driver talent and skills to educate our drivers on proper racetrack etiquette and performance criteria, we simply would not have a DE program. When you see these DE Instructors out and about at a GCR event, please give them your most appreciative thanks. They are:

Gilberto Pinzon

David Schnoerr

Carlos Corredor Jorge Reategui Thierry Ritfeld Steven Ernhart

Suneal Nandigam Rob Cohen

Jim Shand Pedro Tronge

Addy Cliff Steve Kidd Gabriel Albano Darryl Brushaber

Robert Van Epps Ed Kohly Orlando LaCalle Richard Martin

Hernan Fonseca David Maher Josh Breckeen Steve Dotson

Fred Kohly Kyle Rathbun Albert Salvador Theo Papadopoulos

Dan Smithyman Alejo Menendez

Juan Porro Jeromy Mold

In addition to these instructors, please allow us to thank the SPONSORS of the GCR 2024 Driver Education program. These companies have contributed both their substantial funding to help offset the significant cost of running a driver education program, but they have also provided both their talents and physical support in the operation and successful running of the GCR DE. They are:

ZWECK – ZWECK is a premier Porsche car sales facility in Miami, FL. They specialize in classic car storage, sales, service, vehicle consignment and repair. In addition to becoming the lead sponsor for the 2024 DE year, they also held a highly beneficial tech session at their facility to inform members on the proper car preparation necessary to run in a PCA track event.

4CORNER TIRE SHOP & AUTO REPAIR – 4Corner Tire is a major supporter of performance driving. They offer exceptional services for tire needs as well as Porsche specialty services for testing and tuning, especially relating to car prep for track use. Owner Rob Cohen, is a seasoned Porsche race driver will instruct for this DE. He is dedicated to the growth and success of our GCR DE program

KMW MOTORSPORTS – Kevin Wheeler, Principal at KMW, is a highly skilled Porsche aficionado who has built, maintained, and raced Porsche vehicles for over 35 years. As a race shop they are active in the IMSA TCR Series, Historic Sports Car Racing (HSR) Series, as well as with Porsche Club Racing. They are a longtime supporter of our Region and a highly valued partner in helping our group enjoy our personal Porsches.

Serving Families, Fleets and Fanatics Since 2009

TUNERS – The team at TUNERS strongly supports our Gold Coast Region. Well beyond the race experience, nationally and internationally, they sponsor our Region in both our DE program and with the 48 Hours at Sebring Club Race event. TUNERS was at the DE with a large crew to support their customers and all who needed assistance during the event for their vehicles.

DR COLOR CHIP – The Folks at DR. COLOR CHIP know that your Porsche is a source of pride and joy. They want to help you keep it in excellent condition. Their products offer an excellent opportunity to repair the many rock chips and dings that happen when a car is on the track, or simply from everyday South Florida driving.

Please allow us to offer our most sincere thanks to these key instructors and fantastic sponsors!

The DE Management Team relaxes after a great day. Steve and Dottie Kidd, Mia Walsh, Mark Johnson, Christel Smithyman, Josh Breckeen, Dan Smithyman Denise and Patrick Remus

The Drivers Meeting is a big part of getting started Chief Driving Instructor, Marcello "MJ" Jacir talking flag etiquette

GCR on the Scoring Pylon

Dan Smithyman coaching from Black Flag

Albert Salvador on his way to grid

David Specker of Ft. Myers ready to drive his first DE with Gold Coast

Air Cooled Running the Fall DE @ HMS

Enjoying a hardtop Boxster at speed at Homestead

HOT FUN... IN THE SUMMERTIME

Mark Johnson, Staff writter

If you haven’t noticed by now, it is summer in Florida. The daily rain has started with a big bang, multiple inches are falling this week (mid-June), and the ever present humidity is back with a vengeance. Shall our South Florida Gold Coast Region PCA members garage their Porsches like our compatriots do up north in the winter? Or shall we “roll out those lazy, crazy, hazy days of summer?” For many of us, we become followers of Mr. Nat King Cole, dusting off the sun and moon and singing a song of cheer.

Yet, what should we do, how shall we roll, and what’s the best way to have a bit of “Hot Fun in the Summertime?” That song was by Sly and the Family Stone. Our GCR members can crank up some tunes and enjoy their Porsche during the dog days, heat, rain and humidity, making the best of these summer days. A few ideas…..

The Social Committee with the able assistance of Host Roger Gonzalez will be holding a monthly gathering on the second Wednesday of every month at the MIA BRUHAUS. Porsche members can mix, mingle, enjoy pretzels and beer on the SECOND WEDNESDAY each month. Roger will be assisted by Mario and Lissette Gonzalez at the event. This month’s second Wednesday at MIA BRUHAUS was expected to begin on June 12, but we would have needed boats to get to the venue. Look for the rescheduled inaugural MIA BRUHAUS evening on July 10 starting at 7pm. The MIA BRUHAUS is in Doral, so it’s a relatively easy drive for the entire Region membership. An eNews email was sent

by Ian Gerada about the (hoped to be) opening on June 12. We suspect he’ll send another. See you there?

Hopefully, everyone caught the eNews about an afternoon of CARS & CIGARS. This event was scheduled on the cusp of the old and new month for Sunday June 30 from 2:00 p.m to 6:00 p.m. at Tabacón Cigars & Spirits. The Sunday afternoon chiller is hosted by Jose Jimenez. Tabacón is not far from the MIA BRUHAUS location. Discounts abound on beer, spirits, Möet Chandon and of course cigars. Downtown Doral is a location with a great open vibe, with several restaurants, an ice cream shop, perhaps cafecito and a cool place to be on a hot day. Even if you miss this happening, maybe we can schedule a second afternoon Car/Cigar gathering this summer. We might even add a mini-dominos tournament with very small dominos tiles. Smoke ‘em if ya got ‘em, GCR style.

Heading into July don’t miss a second exciting and informational Turbo Chronicles, “Porsches & Jets.” This gathering has been scheduled for Saturday, July 20. Host Ian Gerada has sent the eNews email to save the date. The time for the Chronicles is set for 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Ft. Lauderdale Executive Jet Center. It will be a thrilling evening comparing the sleek elegance of Porsche and the sheer power of private jets. Members will be treated to an unforgettable experience that promises a feast for the eyes and a chance to mingle with fellow enthusiasts while sharing our common passion. The initial Chronicles

was held at Foreign Affairs to great acclaim. Don’t miss Porsches & Jets!

While looking ahead, September will also bring our second highperformance driver education event to the Region on Sunday, September 29. We will open ClubRegistration.net soon for this event. The June 22 track day at Homestead will be another successful day, and we expect that the September run at HMS will follow suit.

If these new, special, unique opportunities are not enough, we will always be holding our first of the month Porsche & Pancakes breakfasts, the second Sunday breakfast in Pembroke Pines at Sergio’s, the new second Wednesday at MIA BRUHAUS, The Thirsty Third Thursday evening at multiple locations, and the unique fourth Thursday event. Members will see each of these monthly regularly scheduled gatherings via the eNews and in the Gold Coast event calendar at our GCR website.

Don’t worry about hurricanes. Let Jimmy Buffett ponder the squalls out on the Gulf Stream and the big storm coming soon. Don’t pass out in your hammock, crank up the blender and make margaritas! It’s the best time of the year for cruising down A1A, devoid of snowbirds in their T-Birds. Get out and drive your Porsche this summer, Hot Fun!

TECHNICAL WIZARDRY

The Chronicles of Sebring

Pedro P. Bonilla, Tech Editor

The Clutch, the Brakes and the Engine

Dispelling or confirming some Porsche myths

Sebring hates my car! Well, maybe not just my car, but I haven’t been too lucky there lately. As they say, “Do you know why there is just a 12-hour race at Sebring? Because no car can last 13!”

A couple of people have asked me to chronicle my recent track days there and I thought I would also use it to dispel or confirm some popular Porsche myths.

In May 2023, I went to the third DE of the year at my favorite track, Sebring. In the past, I had issues with brake fade and now that I was getting better and faster, I had decided to upgrade the brakes on my Boxster.

I found a nice set of 996 front calipers from a dismantler, rebuilt and painted them and installed them on my car together with new 996 crossdrilled rotors. I figured that since I had upgraded the fronts to maintain balance, I could upgrade the rears by installing my original fronts on the rear. These calipers had larger pistons and brake pads. They were a perfect drop in and I had heard from a couple of people who had already done it. Unfortunately, the early Boxster’s rear rotors are also used for the emergency brake, so they are not as easy to upgrade (upsize) as the fronts.

I’m now at Sebring and I brought my car to Tech Inspection. The Chief of Tech (who is also a Boxster owner and racer) immediately looks at my brakes and says, “You upgraded your fronts! Good. But I see you put your old fronts on the rear.” Then he looks at me and emphatically says, “It don’t work.” I responded that my eyeballs would almost pop out of my head when I applied the brakes on my way up to the track. I told him that my car was braking better than ever and that I was sure that I could out brake the 996s because I had a lighter car with the same brakes. He again stated, “It don’t work,” and went on to say, “But don’t worry, it takes about a year and a half to get fast enough here at Sebring and then you’ll see it don’t work.” I passed Tech Inspection and when my group was called to grid, I decided that since I had a new braking system, I’d line up last so no one would be behind me.

Our group got the green flag and we all took to the track. The first couple of laps were warm-up laps so they weren’t that fast. We were getting reacquainted with the track, and it started all coming back. The tires and the engine were now up to temp and we were now going much faster.

On lap 3, as we’re heading down the front straight everything seems good. The car is planted and stable. I go wide right at the end of the straight, brake hard at the second marker, turn left and head for the blind apex on turn 1, I drift out to turn 2, which is just a kink and then to 3 pressing hard on the brakes.

Wow! These brakes are great, I think to myself. I pick up speed again through 4, 5 and 6 and head for the hairpin (7). The car still feels good. I’m in triple digits and again I hit the brakes hard. The car slows down perfectly, I make the right hander and get set for the back part of the track. No problems with 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 or 13. I’m going for it! To me, a good lap at Sebring is going through Bishop’s Bend (14) without lifting. I hit Bishop’s flat out and 15 is coming up fast! I stomp on the brakes but I’m still carrying too much speed. I don’t worry because I can trail brake. I’ve done it before, no big deal. But, just before the apex, I felt the back end of my car break loose and I knew what would happen next. Both feet in and I went for a spin.

Since I was the last car on that lap, I wasn’t in any danger of being hit from behind. I was able to keep the car on the track, but because I had spun, I made my mandatory trip to pit lane to talk to the Marshall. Low and behold, it’s our Chief of Tech, now acting as Marshall. I put my head down as I came up to him, expecting to get a lecture, but he just said, “Holy cow! That’s the fastest year and a half I ever saw .Where did you spin? on 15? I told you those brakes don’t work.”

MYTH #1

If you upgrade your Boxster’s front brakes with 996 brakes, put your old front calipers on the rear. We busted that myth. The simple reason is that because the Boxster is so well balanced when you trail brake, if the rears lock up even for a fraction of a second before the ABS kicks in, it may be too late to save it. I have since then replaced my old (smaller) rear calipers and left the 996 fronts and the car is perfect.

On the last session of the day, after having run without any other issues, I lost my clutch just before 16. Luckily there’s a lot of runoffs there and I limped back to the pits without a clutch.

I had towed my little track trailer with my track tires and tools to Sebring, so my question was whether I could make it back home without a clutch and towing a trailer. I thought about it for a while and decided to give it a try. I live 120 miles south of the track, just off US 27, and I figured that there were maybe five or six stop lights, and if I timed them right by slowing down when they were red, I could clear them all.

It turns out that there are 17 traffic lights between the track and my house. I was able to time them right for most of them, but on two of the lights, I had to come to a complete stop.

I shut the engine down, shifted into first gear and waited for the light to turn green. When it did, I turned the ignition switch and the car started and lurched forward immediately. I was then able to up and downshift by rev matching without any issues.

MYTH #2

If you have no clutch you have to flatbed your car.

I guess that one is busted too. If you are careful and rev match, you can drive safely some distance. I would not recommend city driving without a clutch, but on a highway, it was fine.

It turned out that the clutch slave cylinder was the part that failed. I decided to fix it but also, I wanted to do a few more things to my car because the next track event would be in September, again at Sebring and I wanted to be there as well. Since my car had just turned 196,000 miles I decided to drop the transmission, take a look at my original clutch and take care of the Rear Main Seal (RMS) that had been leaking for a while. I also wanted to look at my Intermediate Shaft Bearing (IMS) which is one of the weak points of the M96 engine which most Porsches from 1997 through 2009 share.

The tranny comes down, we pull the clutch and flywheel and find the expected RMS leak, and an unexpected IMS Bearing leak. It is now time to install the IMS bearing retrofit.

Ouch! The original bearing, once pulled, already showed signs of wear and had substantial play that could be easily felt.

MYTH #3.

Our M96 engines are doomed and they will all explode.

Another one busted. With close to 200,000 miles on the original IMS bearing, we were able to catch it in time and replace it with LNE’s retrofit. It can be done without removing the engine from the car, just the transmission.

With the retrofit in place, we also replaced the RMS and took a look at the clutch, which, with 196K miles, was by now paper thin. A new clutch kit was also in order. When we went to install the Dual Mass Flywheel, we found a problem. The elastomer (rubber portion) which dampens excessive vibration had been completely damaged by the many years of oil from the RMS leak. Time for a new flywheel as well. Ouch, ouch!

MYTH #4

If you have a rear Main Seal leak, don’t worry, it can’t hurt anything but your garage floor.

Left unattended, an RMS leak will damage your Dual Mass Flywheel (which is expensive).

Now the car was perfect again and I was looking forward to the next DE at Sebring in September, which was a two-day event.

Come back for the next issue and you can find out “the rest of the story.” For more information on these and other Porsche issues, please visit my website at www.PedrosGarage.com

Happy Porsche-ing, Pedro

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Christy Spangler, Photo Editor

Red and White

Gaston Sanchez took this photo during the Porsche Rocks event that featured The Lufts, a band made up of Porsche enthusiasts that play for Porsche enthusiasts. The event took place in April and was held at Miami Brewing Company whose exterior is adorned with Wynwood style artwork. The graffiti designs on the parking lot walls created a vibrant and energetic backdrop for the two Porsches in the foreground.

In the photo, a Guards Red 2017 Carrera S Endurance Racing Edition that belongs to Mario & Lissette Gonzalez is shown along with Sebastian Banchs’ Carrera White 911 Turbo S with Carrera Red interior, the factory aero kit with 20-inch HRE P40 wheels and red center locks, the RS rear taillights, a stage three performance kit pushing almost 650 horsepower, Europipe exhaust with soul exhaust tips and carbon fiber GT2RS side scoops.

Gaston enjoyed the event saying, “that it was a great afternoon with an amazing community of Porsche enthusiasts!”

Gaston took this photo with an iPhone 14 Pro.”

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