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July 2022 / Issue 22-7

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Note from the Editor: During July the POC ventured north to the Sonoma Raceway, a challenging track with lots of turns and elevation changes. Andrew

Editor / Art Director Don Matz

Weyman captures the action with his Racing on a Rollercoaster

Contributing Writers

article that you’ll want to be sure to read. Also in this issue Martin

Andrew Weyman Steve Eisler Martin Schacht

Schacht continues with part two of Marty’s World, Steve Eisler weighs in with the importance of continual learning and, if you haven’t yet heard, Porsche won the GT Pro Series at Le Mans.

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Contributing Photographers Luis Vivar Don Matz Martin Schacht

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In This Issue: Racing on a Rollercoaster............................... 6 A Nice Guy with a Great Eye.......................... 38 Marty’s World................................................ 42 PDS The Early Years...................................... 50 New From Porsche....................................... 54 Online Store.................................................. 56 SIM Update................................................... 58 Porschefieds................................................. 64 2022 Race Schedule..................................... 65 Upcoming Events.......................................... 66

POC Board of Directors John Momeyer Scott Craig Nathan Johnson Joe Wiederholt Dwain Dement Eben Benabe Steve Town

Porsche Wins 2022 Le Mans GT Pro

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I missed the past few POC events at Sonoma due to other commitments.

They must have been important obligations but I can’t recall a single one. I checked my calendar and was surprised to see that the last time I drove the carousel at Sonoma was ten years ago. I needed to do some homework to prepare for the weekend. I studied the track map, viewed some YouTube, watched the Ross Bentley/Peter Krause Virtual Track Walk video, took lots of notes and hoped for the best. I also registered for the Friday Hooked on Driving event.

Practice, practice, practice.

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a n o g cin r e t s a o c r e The HoD event was well run. Drivers were reminded that it was a track day, not a race. That being said, there was still an itsy bitsy bit of racing going on. We really did try to be good but come on. Do you really expect competitive drivers on a racetrack to refrain from, well, being competitive? All in all, we were well behaved. My lap times were slower than I had hoped.

When I expressed my frustration to fellow BSR driver Herb Cunitz, he asked me what I thought was holding me up. I said simply, “My right foot.”

TrackMasters Racing sold us run groups on Saturday and Sunday for our Red and Orange racers. There was plenty of time between sessions that allowed for camaraderie in the pad-

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dock and garages. More about that later. Saturday morning’s drivers meeting was pretty standard. I was amused when one member suggested the Sunday schedule be adjusted to have the Red group skip practice and go straight to qualify and race. That way, drivers could pack up and head home earlier. A vote was taken and the suggestion was shot down. When the proponent of the schedule change said, “You can practice after the race,” the crowd reacted with, let’s say, ironic chuckles.

The circuit is like racing on a rollercoaster. There are more blind corners, camber changes, elevation changes and fast straights than any other track we drive. Forget Disneyland, Six Flags and Knott’s Berry Farm. Sonoma is thrilling. To add to it all, every race was chock full of mechanicals and miscalculations. No drivers were injured thanks to the required helmet, HANS and harness but some cars will never be the same. ‘Nuff said.

Saturday’s Orange qualifying for the first race was somewhat typical. Boxster Spec driver James Mcloughlin took pole with a 1:51.094 and Anders Hainer was chomping at James’ bumper with a 1:51.179. Rob Walker earned P3 with a 1:52.431. The race was scheduled for 12 laps but had to be black flagged after lap 9 due to an incident at the exit of T10. The Sonoma Fire/Safety and Paramedic pros sprung into action. Man, they’re good. Anders Hainer, Mark Smith and Jim Mcloughlin shared the podium. Malcolm Van Halen was impressive gaining thirteen places to finish P5. Malcolm is known for using all the track. And more.

Saturday’s Red qualifying earned Bob Mueller (GT2) pole position with a blazing 1:36.490. Mike Monsalve (GT1) scored 2nd overall with a 1:37.392 followed closely by Alexandra Hainer’s (GT1) 1:37.915. Ana Predescu (GT3) placed 6th overall, P1 in GT3, with a 1:41.104. The race was nose-to-tail in front as well as mid-pack. There were lots of fierce battles until black flags waved in every corner due to an incident on the front straight. The race was restarted and shortened to only 5 laps. Mueller, Monsalve and Hainer stood on the podium. It was great to see veteran champion Duane Selby (GT3) back on the track after a long break. Selby advanced 5 places. Jan Sussman (GT4) led his class. Steve Town took GT3 after a tough battle with Selby and Nathan Johnson. Eric Olberz and Razvan Sporea took 2nd and 3rd following Mueller in GT2.

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The second Orange race was originally scheduled for 12 laps but was shortened to 9 due to time limitations. It was a fast and fun sprint. Hainer, Mcloughlin and Van Halen shared the podium. Riley Giacomazzi (GT4) hard charged 12 positions to P4. Paul Barnes (Carrera Spec) gained a very respectable 5 places.

Sunday’s Orange qualifying scored Giacomazzi fastest at 1:51.093.

Mcloughlin and Hainer led BSR and were separated by only .035. That’s close. Barnes was impressive placing 8th overall. The race was black flagged after 6 laps. It was short. Too short. BSR drivers Hainer, Van Halen and Ryan Moore stood on the podium. Mcloughlin suffered a mechanical loss of power that set him back 7 places. Giacomazzi earned fastest lap during the race with a 1:53.509. Barnes, once again, impressed with advancing 9 positions.

Sunday’s Red qualifying placed Mueller fastest at a 1:36.730. GT1 competitors Hainer, Monsalve and Kevin Roush were separated by a few tenths. In GT3, Bayan Salehi was close behind Predescu, Selby, Town and Johnson. Jim Steedman out qualified Tom Stone by .119.

I missed the race since I needed to hit the road and head back home. Karen Robinson was kind enough to fill me in. She reported that in his usual style, Kevin Roush started P4 and was up to P1 before the end of the first lap. Roush and Mueller battled each other for the entire race. Alex Hainer stayed ahead of Mike Monsalve and held it throughout the race. Olberz was racing with himself again in GT2. Selby caught Predescu in T2 of the first lap. Ana battled back and re-took the position in lap 5. The battle continued throughout the race, but Ana held on. About half-way through, Ana was dealing with handling issues. After the race was over she found out that she had a busted LR control arm. Steve Town and Nathan Johnson fought hard. They were door to door through T1, T2, T3, T4, T5, and through the carousel. At the exit of the carousel Town’s downforce allowed him to pull away in lap 10. After the race it was cool to see how both Selby and Town went over to congratulate Ana and celebrate the fun race. She has earned genuine respect and admiration from others for her driving and race craft skills. GT4 was fun to watch.

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Jan Sussman held onto his position with Stone and Steedman following. Stone gained 3 places during the race. It was a classic 12 laps with Roush (GT1) finishing 1st overall followed by Mueller (GT2) and Hainer (GT1). Monsalve was 3rd in GT1 and Olberz was 2nd in GT2 followed by Sporea.

The POC has a unique culture. Rivalries and friendships are never mutually exclusive. Chatter in the paddock is always interesting, sometimes passionate and often surprising. This weekend in wine country served up subjects like installing a manual transmission in a street car equipped with an automatic, Spec Miata, what it’s like to work at Chippendale’s, landing an airplane with a 42 foot wingspan on a twenty-five foot wide landing strip as a guy working with a weed-wacker to clear the tarmac casually strolls out of the way, COVID, qualifying etiquette, rear sway bars settings, how to respond to your wife when she questions how much your hobby is costing, the wall at Turn 10, what direction we’ll be driving at Chuckwalla, a great French restaurant in Yountville and sex robots. There’s never a dull moment or boring conversation at our events.

Always remember – Objects in mirror are closer than they appear and your mileage may vary. Sadly, I won’t be able to make it to Auto Club Speedway. See ya at Chuckwalla.

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A Nice Guy with a Great Eye You’ve seen him at the track but who is this man? Luis Enrique Vivar is our POC event photographer and heads up our social media campaign. He started shooting our events in 2020 after he was introduced to the club by an SCCA member (who happened to also be a POC member) at an Auto Club Speedway autocross event.

Cars and motorsports are his passion. He grew up in a family of mechanics. His mom was always passionate about cars as well. In his youth, his dad would take him to the Pomona dragstrip where Luis was fascinated by all the action both on and off the asphalt.

Luis started with an old Polaroid and “throw-away” cameras. In 2018, he took his first single lens reflex (SLR) camera on one of his hikes and began to explore what it could do. He took a photography and media course online and followed up with studies at Mount San Antonio College. In 2019, he started shooting motorsports with SCCA. He earned his press credentials to be able to access non-spectator areas of the track. His biggest challenge is plotting his strategy for the day. Where to be and when to be there are keys to a successful shoot. Luis told me he loved shooting at Sonoma with the track’s storied history and its “peacefulness.”

“I never thought about how deeply involved I would get with the members of the POC,” he said. “I came for the cars and fell in love with the people.

I’ve never seen the type of camaraderie the POC is known for in any other club.”

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Marty’s World by Martin Schacht Illustration: Don Matz

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Marty’s World or rather......

How Did I get Here?

Finding My Way Back to Car Contentment and Inner Peace (Part 2 of 2)

Back to the GT3: For my own particular set of circumstances and needs, the 2004 GT3 simply wasn’t the right car for me and my track driving style. Once again, Brent Smith, Smith Volvo, San Luis Obispo, CA sold it for me, leaving me to apply the funds toward the purchase of a more modern Porsche car, eventually selected a 2015 981 Cayman GTS with “Track Nannies” galore.

This car comes with Porsche Stability Management (PSM) and (Sport) Porsche Active Stability Management (S-PASM). A Google search reveals, “PASM keeps your tires on the surface of the earth, while PSM tries to keep your car headed where you want to go”.

Add to this, a traditional mechanical limited-slip differential, enhanced by Porsche Electronic Torque Vectoring (PTV) technology, that will engage the inboard rear brake caliper when understeer is detected, possibly preventing an unscheduled track exit The 981 GTS may be configured with the optional PDK, dual clutch speed 7 speed automatic transmission, or with the standard manual 6-speed transmission. Regardless of the transmission selected, Sport Chrono is an option, providing its three driving modes, Normal mode for around town, Sport mode that can be used on the street and track providing aggressive up, and downshifting patterns and Sport +, the most aggressive of the three. In this mode, the car would accelerate to Red Line in the first six gears, unless overridden by the paddle shifters. It soon became very clear to me that Sport + was an ideal track mode, being somewhat impractical for the street.

From my first day with this car at Willow Springs Raceway, driving in the Sport + mode, the 981 GTS was 3 seconds a lap quicker than the best lap times I had seen in the former 2004 GT3, running in the low 1:35s right out of the box. It would appear that I had made the proper decision to change it up going to the 981 GTS. But a nagging question was soon to surface, were the improved lap times a result of the more modern 981 GTS technology, or had I miraculously improved as a driver? In all candor, the former in contrast to the latter was the more probable reason.

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The 981 GTS incorporates features from the Porsche 991.1, with its revised engine and transmission, and varies substantially from its model predecessor, the Cayman 987 car, having a wider front and rear track, and a longer wheelbase too, all performance-enhancing improvements. The 981 GTS is equipped with improved and more responsive electromechanical steering with the car being 77 Lbs. lighter than its predecessor, the 987 Cayman.

In summary, the 2014 – 2016 981 GTS is an incredible car, delivering world-class performance at an affordable price point for many. It is mid-engine, a design feature found on exotic street cars all the way up to Formula 1, resulting in a 50/50 weight distribution, equipped with Sport Exhaust, as well as an array of Track Nannies (PSM, Sport PASM, PTV) always lurking in the background to augment a driver’s skills, should the need arise, which it inevitably will.

So why would I ever sell the 981 GTS? The car is actually so good, all the while at the track subtlety correcting my driving mistakes in real-time, that it became a little boring. In addition, I have never been a two-seater guy, it’s not my style. As silly as this may seem, I really missed having a back seat, as I had in prior 911 cars. The 981 GTS front “frunk” and limited rear storage were no substitute for rear seats, admittedly these rear seats on 911 cars are considered by most to be somewhat useless.

Be that as it may, I wanted to go back to my roots and resume my 25 year love affair with the Porsche 911, with its six cylinder horizontally opposed engine, naturally aspirated or turbocharged.

Early on I decided not to pursue a 911 Turbo car; the later models were simply not in my budget.

The same can be said for the Porsche GT3 cars, too expensive and more car than I needed. This left the Porsche 911 S as my model of choice. I had to have that “S” designation….I had never had a “S” car, what better time than now? I was not interested in the 996, or the 997.1 models, a little “long in the tooth”, and that possible IMS failure placard was forever etched in my brain.

I also decided not to consider the 997.2 Carrera S, in spite of it being mechanically sound with the latest 9A1 engine, and somewhat affordable too. Unfortunately, due to the age of these cars the mileage accumulated tended to be higher than I was comfortable with. Higher mileage also made it unlikely that 997.2 cars would be found on a Porsche dealers’ lot having that scrumptious 2 year CPO warranty I was enamored with, a “must-have”, for me, or so I thought at the time.

As a result, I moved up to the next model run, the 991.1 commencing late 2012 running until replaced by the 991.2 in the 2017 model year. My focus was on the 991.1 Carrera S as my Porsche model of choice. I was intrigued by the 3.8 liter, high revving, great sounding naturally aspirated engine, as well as an enticing list of options: PDK automatic transmission with Sport Chrono, I had previously experienced on my former 981 GTS, with its track friendly Sport + mode. World class performance was assured with 400 HP and 324 lb. ft of peak torque at 5,600 RPM. Unfortunately, soon after I had set my sights on a 991.1 PDK car with Sport Chrono, a complication developed that Photos: Martin Schacht 44

would deny me access to 991.1 cars with the Sport Chrono option.

In November 2020, coinciding with about the time my search for a 991.1 Carrera S was about to begin, Porsche Cars North America (PCNA), issued a Stop Sell order to their dealers for 991.1 Sport Chrono equipped cars, precipitated by the 991.1 Sport Chrono equipped car’s inclination to produce unacceptable levels of Nitrogen while operating in the track orientated Sport + mode. The only way to buy a 991.1 car optioned with Sport Chrono, was to purchase the car from a private party or a non-Porsche dealer.

I was uncomfortable with the private party buying process, and based on past experiences, was somewhat distrustful of non-Porsche dealers, being somewhat more at ease, purchasing my car from a Porsche store. With CPO status as “bait”, it was easy for me to rationalize that a 991.1 Carrera S, should be more than capable of compensating for its lack of the Sport Chrono option, and its track optimizing Sport + mode. Really? What was I thinking? Also note the supply of 991.1 S cars was severely impacted.

In the Spring of 2021, I located a car meeting my buying criteria, it had most everything but Sport Chrono, a low mileage, 2013 991.1 Carrera S, at Porsche, Tampa, FL. It was a CPO car, one owner, full maintenance records, well optioned, having a clean Carfax Report, optioned with the PDK automatic transmission. If I were to get a 991.1 Carrera S, I was just going to have to learn to live without Sport Chrono, not knowing if and when the PCNA Stop Sell order would be lifted, if ever.

A common trait seen amongst us automotive malcontents, we always want what we can’t have, and as a result, the Sport Chrono seed of discontent had been implanted in my brain. At that point in time, if I wanted a 991.1 Carrera S, it would have to be sans Sport Chrono. In March 2021, I bought the car, and had it shipped out to me.

By June of that year, I had the 991.1 Carrera S car to the track. It was fast with exemplary handling and braking. But that Sport Chrono seed of discontent was now seemingly sprouting. As a result, I began to wonder how much better the car’s performance could be had it been optioned with Sport Chrono and its Sport + track driving mode? I suppose a retrofit could have been possible, but it would be very expensive, and would affect the originality status of the car, possibly diminishing its value in the marketplace. I also missed having Sport PASM and Sport Suspension on the 991.1 S, options that were standard on my former 981 GTS. Fast forward to December, 2021, I was engaged in my pastime of scrutinizing the Porsche car market, on various websites, attempting to stay current on used Porsche market trends. Much to my amaze-

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ment, a sunroof delete, Agate Gray Metallic 2017 Carrera GTS, the same color as my 991.1, had popped up for sale at the local BMW dealer, 10 miles away from my home. These cars are considered “keepers” my many, and seldom come up for sale. And now there is one up for grabs 15 minutes from my home. It was well optioned as are all 991.2 GTS cars, having PDK and the Sport Chrono lacking on my present-day 2013 991.1 Carrera S car.

Power is supplied by a 3.0L twin turbo DOHC 24-valve flat-six/450 HP @ 6500 RPM. The 405 lb-ft torque specifications are spectacular with a broad torque range occurring between 21505000 RPM, in contrast to the 991.1 car’s peak torque of 325 lb-ft. occurring at only one point on the torque range spectrum. The only thing the 991.1 and 991.2 have in common are the roof and door panels. Everything else is new on the 991.2, particularly their power plants, with twin turbos added. Going forward, to this very day, all 911 Carrera engines are fitted with twin turbos.

Unbelievably, this 991.2 GTS it was reasonably priced compared to other similar cars I had seen advertised for sale across the country, and having relatively low mileage at under 20,000. Also noting the prior owner had done the 4 year maintenance a few months earlier, which would save me over $4,000. In addition, the front clip had been covered in XPEL saving me that expense, about $2,000, and rugged grill guards had been installed too, saving another $500. In addition it had a comprehensive 90 day warranty.

I called for an appointment, and was soon off to the BMW dealership, to inspect the potential “dream car”, and take it out for a test drive. To be candid, I was sold before I arrived at the dealership being a big fan of any Porsche car with a GTS, badge, and more so were I to come upon a 911 GTS car irrespective of the model year. These are very special cars, delivered with all of the most desirable options. I had missed out on a 911 GTS car a few years back and vowed that I would act decisively were another example to show up, regardless of model: The earlier 997.2, the fairly recent 991.1 and apex of the lot, the 991.2. Carrera S GTS car.

As a result, I was pre-sold on the 911 GTS concept, irrespective of model year, so a test ride wasn’t really necessary, but it was dealer protocol, so we did it. In a matter of minutes behind the wheel, I was simply amazed and decided, that whatever it would take, I was getting this car.

I knew the asking prices, the question being what would they give me for my two trade-ins, and how much cash would I have to shell out? They gave me nearly what I had paid for my 991.1 Carrera S, some nine months earlier, and for the late model Tundra pickup, they gave me more than I had paid for it a few years earlier. It took minimal cash to close the deal.

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The car came with a relatively brief 90 day Dealer warranty. As a result, I was not going to get that 2 year CPO warranty, as it can only be offered by a Porsche dealer. Because I was getting the car of my dreams, it was easy to live with the short-term warranty knowing I could buy a Fidelity Platinum Level, multi-month extended warranty, close to the expiration of the BMW dealers warranty, should I choose to do so, which I did.

Surprisingly, the car came with several options that I had never had the opportunity to experience on previous Porsche cars, the first and most obvious being a 3.0 liter twin turbo engine producing 450 HP. The other non-critical options, but clearly “nice to haves”, included a back up camera, front and rear parking sensors, a Bluetooth connection, satellite radio, Lane Control Alert (LCA), providing seemingly long range warning of cars approaching from the rear and a heated and cooled seats with adjustable lumbar support.

The car and I have been to the track three times, with the car’s coming out party at Chuckwalla Raceway early in 2022, followed by several trips to Buttonwillow. Driving in Sport + mode was exhilarating, and yes, it is all it is cracked up to be, and a little more. The PDK produces precise up and down shifts, sharing brake specs with the 991.2 Turbo car, braking was phenomenal, and the sounds produced by the high revving, high torque 3.0 liter twin turbo engine ending were mesmerizing. We are headed to Willow Springs mid-September, 2022. I suspect this is where the GTS star will shine most radiantly. Oh and by the way, the car gets 27 MPG on the highway.

I feel strongly that I have found “The One”, the car that most closely meets, and perhaps exceeds my needs. Do I need to go 0 to 60 MPH in 3.5 seconds, or do a ¼ mile in 12.2 seconds reaching a velocity of 118 MPH in 1,320 Ft.? I don’t “need” to but it is nice to know I could if I were I so inclined. Should the reader ever be consumed, in their search for the perfect Porsche “Unicorn” car, consider heeding the advice from the 1970’s TV series Kung Fu, “Choose wisely Grasshopper!” And buy the latest and greatest car that you can afford.

Encouragement on this project and editing assistance: Lance Aspesi, John Gordon, Don Matz, Stephen Miller, and Guy Ober.

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Performance Driving School ...the early years

By Steve Eisler

With no track events scheduled for this month, I thought it might be interesting to look back and see if the advances in driver training have matched the advances in Porsche engineering. Currently, Steve Town, Performance Driving School Chair, runs a great program for new drivers. Special classroom sessions, dedicated driving groups and constant instructor availability make todays PDS a program that all POC members should take advantage of. Even if you never plan to race or Time Trial, learning your cars limits and how to handle it when it approaches those limits is a skill that can save you, and your car, in daily driving emergencies.

This was my first driver training experience: In October of 1968 I registered for my first Drivers’ School.

I was a 24-year-old Air Force lieutenant stationed in Sunnyvale, California. I owned an Irish Green 1968 912 Targa with the soft rear window, a four-cylinder, 102 horsepower engine and a 5-speed transmission. I had ordered the car over a year ago and took delivery 4 days before Porsche’s official release date for the ’68 models. (But that’s another story.)

The 1968 Drivers’ School event was run on the 1.9-mile track at Cotati Raceway north of San Francisco. Cotati was built on an abandoned World War II naval air field and used primarily for SCCA events. I read the event announcement in The Nugget, the monthly newsletter of the Golden Gate Region of PCA, mailed in my $5 registration fee, and I was registered! About 2 weeks later I received a two-page letter that included directions to the track, a general time schedule and a few suggestions for preparing your car. (Remove 50

all loose items, raise tire pressure and bring a helmet.) Fortunately, one of the civilian contractors I worked with was an experienced SCCA racer. Stan Laskin had driven Cotati many times in his 3 cylinder, two-stroke Saab sedan, and eventually was one of the officers of the San Francisco Region of the SCCA. He drew a map of the track and showed me where the braking zones were and emphasized braking in a straight line. He said, “When you are on the track you are either full on the gas or full on the brake.” At no time did he mention the “line”, and the term “apex” was never used.

I arose early for the 85-mile trip to Sebastapol and stopped on the way to add air to the tires. When I arrived at the track it was still dark, and there was a dense fog hugging the ground. I found the entrance to the track but had no idea if I was headed to the paddock or to the main straight.

Out of the fog emerged a truck similar to the ones used by car rental companies to move a car to a new location.

Perched on the truck was a new white 911 S that easily cost twice as much as my humble 912. I followed it to the paddock, parked in line with the other cars and unloaded all of the loose items from my car.

Soon we were called to line up for tech inspection. They checked for loose items, tire tread depth and a few other things. They had a standard floor jack and asked me to lift the rear of the car. They had the owners lift the cars so that the tech inspectors would not be liable for any damage.

They checked under the car for leaks and inspection was over. We had a short driver meeting which covered passing (there would be none) and the meaning of the flags. At some point we were assigned run groups, but no formal instructor assignments were made. I only knew a few people in the club, but one of them was a long-time member and an experienced driver, Gary Evans. He volunteered to be my instructor when my run group was called.

During the first run session at Cotati, I rode in Gary’s 911.

We did not go full speed, but I did get to see and feel the actual course and merge that experience with the paper map that I already knew. When my run group was called, Gary rode with me as we did a “Ducks in a Row” exercise.

We formed a train behind one of the instructors driving at a moderate pace. It reminded me of a ski lesson, where the students followed in the tracks of the instructor as he showed them the easiest places to turn and the best path down the mountain.

Gary rode with another student in the other Ducks in a Row session and was back in my car for my second session. I know he was giving me directions and advice, but I do not remember any of the specifics. Since there was no passing, we did not have to worry about passing zones or signaling people to pass. When my third session was called, I was driving by myself. There was a slight righthanded dog-leg between turn 2 and 3. Stan had told me to just “tap the brakes” when approaching this curve. On my second or third lap I was carrying too much speed, tapped the brakes, entered the curve and began spinning!

I went around 1.5 times before the car stopped, still on the track. As I was going around, I saw the car behind me also spinning. I guess I set a bad example by entering that turn with so much speed. I was waved back on the track by the corner worker and soon was back up to speed, with a little more respect for that dog-leg!

The highlight of the day came in the last run session. Gary had indicated that by the end of the day most instructors did not want to ride with students any longer. He approached me and said, “You’re doing pretty well today, and I’ll ride with you again if you want me too.” It soon became apparent that I was doing well through the turns and pulling away from the 911 behind me. His horsepower advantage allowed him to catch up to me at the end of the very long straight (the main runway). As we started down the straight on the third lap, Gary said, “This time don’t brake at the 300-foot sign. Stay on the gas to the 100-foot sign then brake hard and downshift from fifth to third.” When you are young, fearless, and invincible, you will try anything!

At the end of the straight the 911 was right behind me.

He applied the brakes at the 300-foot sign. I followed Gary’s instructions, braking very hard at 100 feet, heel and toe, double-clutched to third, and the car settled down,

grabbed the track and went through the sweeping right hander, much faster than it had before. As we exited the turn, we both let out a shout of joy! The gap between us and the 911 grew greater on each succeeding lap.

AT THE END OF THE DAY—I left Cotati late in the afternoon on November 10, 1968. As I merged onto Highway 101 South toward San Francisco, I immediately felt a sense of apprehension and uneasiness. That was the ONE THING that has not changed in the last 54 years!

In 2013 I attended my second HPDE event. Since them I have done DE weekends, Performance Driving Schools, POC PDS events, over 50 Auto Crosses and 40 Time Trial weekends. As I leave the parking lot from each of these events, I have that same feeling of apprehension and uneasiness that I had in 1968! Some of the cars around me are in poor repair. Even the newer ones do not have handling capabilities or the braking power of my Porsche.

The drivers could be impaired, texting or talking on their phones, distracted or falling asleep. Even the other Porsche drivers could have ignored the driver education opportunities offered by the club, as I had done for 45 years! They are not trained to avoid the spare tire that has dropped into the middle of their lane on the freeway. Have not learned the car control skills to handle a slide on wet pavement and have not practiced the proper vision techniques to see potential problems before they happen. I am still one of the slower drivers on the track but, I am learning every weekend, and I know that I am better equipped to avoid or, when necessary, handle freeway emergencies.

Even if you have completed the PDS 10 years ago or an AX 5 years ago, you are ready for a refresher course. Improvements in instructor training and the Performance Driving Schools have been dramatic. Even if you have no desire to compete in driving events, POC membership offers opportunities to become a more skilled and safer driver at very reasonable prices. In addition, you will meet some great people, enjoy some fresh air and have a lot of fun driving your car the way it was built to be driven. Why not stop by and introduce yourself at the next event?

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Porsche News

2022 Le Mans Porsche wins the GT class at the 24 Hours of Le Mans 12/06/2022

The PORSCHE 911 RSR Wins Le Mans

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Porsche has won the GTE-Pro class at the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Works driver Gianmaria Bruni from Italy, Richard Lietz from Austria and Frédéric Makowiecki from France crossed the finish line in first place after an intensive and gripping race over 350 laps.

At the wheel of the No. 91 Porsche 911 RSR, the trio set a new distance record for GTE vehicles: 4,769 kilometres. The sister car driven by Kévin Estre (France), Michael Christensen (Denmark) and

GTE Pro Champion Laurens Vanthoor (Belgium) wrapped up the 90th edition of the long-distance classic in fourth place. In the GTE-Am category, the Porsche customer team WeatherTech Racing from finished the race on the podium.

“What we witnessed was a classic long-distance race. Those who experience the least number of incidents end up on top of the podium – today, that was our No. 91 car,” concluded Alexander Stehlig, Director Factory Motorsport FIA WEC. “I’m delighted for the victorious crew, who have often not had luck on their side in the past. The No. 92 crew had bad luck with a puncture, but they never gave up. Fourth place earns us many important points in the championship. I’m also thrilled that we finally won at Le Mans with the latest version of our car, the RSR-19.”

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SIM 4 RACING

Season

GT3 RSR 1st 2nd 3rd

Travis Brown Tom Layton Michael W. Johnson

4th Matt Hollander 5th Corey Latvala 6th Doug Boccignone

Jan 17 Hockenheim

1st 2nd 3rd

Michael W. Johnson Corey Latvala Jacob Abrams

4th Matt Hollander 5th BJ Fulton 6th Andrew Beckner

Jan 31 Silverstone

1st 2nd 3rd

Tom Layton Corey Latvala Travis Brown

4th Michael W. Johnson 5th Michael Oest 6th Matthew Sipek

Feb 21 Road Atlanta

1st 2nd 3rd

Tom Layton Travis Brown Michael Oest

4th Michael W. Johnson 5th Paul Newton 6th Jad Duncan

Mar 7

Zandvoort

1st 2nd 3rd

Travis Brown Michael W. Johnson Jacob Abrams

4th Doug Boccignone 5th Corey Latvala 6th Sam Mayorga

Mar 21 Barcelona

1st 2nd 3rd

Tom Layton Michael Oest Jacob Abrams

4th Michael Bolten 5th Matthew Sipek 6th Paul Newton

Apr 4

Belle Isle

1st 2nd 3rd

Tom Layton Michael W. Johnson Michael Oest

4th Michael Bolten 5th Corey Latvala 6th Travis Brown

Apr 25 Charlotte Roval

1st 2nd 3rd

Tom Layton Corey Latvala Travis Brown

4th Michael W. Johnson 5th Sam Mayorga 6th Matthew Sipek

May 9

1st 2nd 3rd

Tom Layton Michael W. Johnson Travis Brown

4th BJ Fulton 5th Corey Latvala 6th Matthew Sipek

May 23 Virginia

1st 2nd 3rd

Corey Latvala Michael W. Johnson BJ Fulton

4th Sam Mayorga 5th Andrew Beckner 6th Matthew Sipek

Jun 6

1st 2nd 3rd

Tom Layton Travis Brown Corey Latvala

4th Michael W. Johnson 5th Michael Oest 6th Michael Bolton

Jun 20 Daytona

1st 2nd 3rd

Travis Brown Tom Layton Corey Latvala

4th Nick Facciolo 5th Michael Bolten 6th Paul Newton

Jul 11

1st 2nd 3rd

Tom Layton Travis Brown Michael Bolten

4th BJ Fulton 5th Jad Duncan 6th Doug Boccignone

Jan 3

Suzuka

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Results GT3 RSR Jul 25

SPA

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Road America

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4th 5th 6th

Aug 22

Watkins Glen

1st 2nd 3rd

4th 5th 6th

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Auto Club

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4th 5th 6th

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Long Beach

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4th 5th 6th

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4th 5th 6th

Oct 31

Phillip Island

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4th 5th 6th

Nov 14

Donnington Pk

1st 2nd 3rd

4th 5th 6th

Nov 28

Mount Panorama

1st 2nd 3rd

4th 5th 6th

Dec 12

Sebring

1st 2nd 3rd

4th 5th 6th

Dec 26

Red Bull Ring

1st 2nd 3rd

4th 5th 6th

Virtual Tribute to LeMans 180 Minutes

(90 Minutess)

Tom Layton Michael Bolten Jad Duncan

4th Corey Latvala 5th Sagar Dhawan 6th Mark Rondeau

All club members with track experience or online sim racing experience are invited to participate – however, you will need an iRacing Membership and a simulator.

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PORSCHEFIEDS The place for Porsche Owners Club members and friends to list their Porsche cars* and parts.

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Engine and transmission built by Marty Metarian twin plug (2.7) w/901 Box w/ Factory Porsche limited slip. Winning GT5 car. gtgraphics2@gmail.com $45,000 Package deal available; 2005 Chevy Duramax Diesel and Pace Shadow Daytona GT Enclosed 28’ and The Race Car: $72,500.00

With full roll cage and SCCA log book. Vehicle missing engine and transaxle. All other components still with car. 2 sets of 17x9” Porsche wheels. Body is rough but it’s all fixable. No rust as far as I can tell. bajabuzz@yahoo.com Asking $3000

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2016 Porsche PDK, Sport Chrono Package, PASM, PTV, Sport Exhaust System and Sport Design Steering Wheel. Naturally aspirated. CPO warranty until July 2022. Odometer reads 19,000 miles. Never commuted or tracked. wantmorekoi@yahoo.com Asking $61,981

As nice as they come with bored & stroked 427 small block, Tremec 5 speed, Wilwood disc brakes, BMWM3 suspension, indigo blue with black int. California registered, smog exempt. It will blow your socks off. kwaterhousejr@gmail.com Asking $65,000

1999 Spec Boxter Fully loaded. New engine 194 bhp, MCS suspension, 3 sets wheels, rain tires, AIM2 w 8 data channels, CAE short shifter, passenger seat, digital/analog radio, intercom, new windshield, windshield wiper, fuel pump out, “Laguna Seca silencer” cool suit, light bar, a few spare parts 760-212-4077 $37,500

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2012 Cayman-R (Fully race prepped) 2019 718 Boxter GTS RWD 7-Speed PDK. 2.5 liter H4 Turbo. 365hp. 20/26 City/ Highway MPG. Transferable warranty.

Ammenities too many to mention. perryn59@gmail.com Asking $91,900.00

We can supply a list of equipment and maintenance records (with Trophy Performance) for the past four years. Car took 1st place in Time Trials, Class GT-3 last year. scott@hatchernv.com Asking $124,000.

2022 Race Schedule

Jan 8-9 Streets of Willow Springs Jan 22 POC Awards Banquet

2007 Cayman S Gorgeous and rarely for sale Guards Red Cayman S 6-speed manual in exceptional condition. Loaded with options and accessories. dalemaustin@gmail.com Asking $26,000 A1

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Be sure to check out the POC website for our 2020 schedule of events and to stay current on PDS, Time Trial and Cup Racing standings.

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