Porsche Report - April - June 2023

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From the Editor

This year, as mentioned previously, celebrates 75 years of the Porsche brand. But Porsche has never been about looking backwards at its successes or standing still, but rather, looking forward to a future vision of sportscars that represent advances in engineering and technology, whilst also being environmentally sustainable. To this end we feature on the magazine cover a picture of the exciting ‘Mision X’, a concept for the future of Porsche. I look forward to bringing you more information about this concept in future editions. But Porsche has often been ahead of its time, and one example is the oft-forgotten Boxster-E back in 2011. We feature an article about this leap into the electric powered automobile.

Porsche participation in world endurance car racing (WEC) is part of its DNA and 2023 has been no exception, with the appearance of the new Penske-Porsche 963 at the 24 hours of Le Mans endurance epic at the Circuit de la Sarthe. The 963 was competing in the new LMDh ‘Hypercar’ class that also saw Ferrari, Toyota, Peugeot, Cadillac and Glickenhaus fielding teams. This class is about cutting-edge technology and performance, with all the risks and challenges that that brings. We witnessed a thrilling battle between 6 teams in the early stages of the race, including Porsche, but unfortunately Porsche was not able to finish on the podium. To underscore the innovative aspect to the WEC and Le Mans, we also feature an article on Toyota and its Hydrogen powered entry into Le Mans in 2026.

Well done to Ferrari for a brilliant race and an historic win. We witnessed the last race of the Porsche RSR car in the GT-AM category at Le Mans, after an illustrious racing career in World Endurance Car racing. In 2024 the GT category will be revised to feature GT3 class cars, and this should provide thrilling racing for all who enjoy seeing Porsche race with the best of other make GT cars. Endurance racing, as for any other aspect of Porsche AG business, is about pushing the envelope in design and development and meeting the challenge to reach one’s true potential.

I should point out that, for those of you who want to watch any of the races on the WEC calendar for 2023/24, you can access live streaming from the WEC TV site for a very modest fee.

As the President has noted, this last quarter has seen the successful staging of the Easter Porsche Nationals at The Bend Motorsport Park. We have captured the results and

photos of all the action, on track and at the social function, thanks to our esteemed photographer Bob Taylor, with some assistance from Helen Kowalenko.

This edition introduces the publication of an article by our new ‘guest writer’, Harrison Teteris, who is 15 years old, an aspiring amateur motoring journalist as well as a keen porschephile. He has close family connections to the PCSA and his article, ‘The Internal Combustion Engine – Is it Dead?’ brings a fresh and contemporary approach to the issue of sustainability, zero emissions and bio-fuels. I commend the article to you.

We feature Hillclimbs, Motorkhana’s and Super Sprints in the motorsport section, whilst we also cover the social side in the Drive to The Bend, the Foggy Dew Run and the Pub Dinner at the General Havelock. We also feature an article on Keith Wong and his recent success in a Lamborghini competing in the Super Trofeo Asia series. It is always interesting to feature club members who are achieving in international motorsport competition, no matter what make of car they are driving. I have included an updated Motorsport and Social calendar in this edition, to cover the rest of 2023. Last, but not least, we feature an article from Porsche Centre Adelaide on Kathy Drogemuller, a member of PCSA and a lady with a special interest in Porsches.

This last quarter featured the successful holding of the 2023 LuftWasser Festival in Albury-Wodonga. A contingent of PCSA members attended and have provided both photos and an article capturing this significant gathering of air- and water-cooled Porsche sportscars from VIC, NSW, ACT, SA and QLD. I am pleased to feature an article by the Australian Porsche 356 Register, an organisation that includes members from SA with a keen interest in the 356.

Mark Coupe has provided another article on his 928 engine rebuild and an article covering his 2022 Bathurst Challenge, which we were unfortunately unable to include in our earlier editions.

I hope you enjoy this edition of Porsche Report and, as always, look forward to your feedback at magazine@pcsa.asn.au

Chris Baldwin Editor

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It does not seem that long ago that I was talking about the start of the year, and here we are in May 2021 already.

A major event for the Porsche Club of SA held at the Bend Motorsport Park over the Easter long week-end, Good Friday and Easter Saturday was a resounding success. Although sixteen of our friends from the Porsche Club of Queensland were locked out of the event, those who were fortunate enough not to be affected by Covid19 still represented other state clubs, along with our large home state contingent.

president’s report

to update your club information. We, as the Porsche Club of SA Inc, are moving to a new database, Club Express, to ensure your information and details are up to date and secure. The new system will give member portal access allowing you to enter events, attend functions, contact the committee and update your details from anywhere you can find the opportunity to log in. Johnny Fricke has spent hours researching and questioning the Club Express group to ensure we are getting best platform available to support our growing club and the diverse needs of a database system.

Club Committee

Dear Members,

It feels like just yesterday I welcomed you to the exciting year of 2023. Now, as we reach the halfway point, I want to share with you the remarkable progress we’ve made and the incredible plans we have for the remainder of the year and into 2024. So far, this year has been filled with exhilarating events, and we are eager to keep the momentum going.

In early April, we hosted the Easter Nationals at The Bend Motorsport Park on Good Friday and Easter Saturday. This two-day motorsport extravaganza attracted a strong contingent of participants from the eastern states, including Queensland, New South Wales, and Victoria. The success of this event is a testament to the hard work and dedication of Darien and his team of volunteers, who ensure our visitors and members alike have an enjoyable time. If you haven’t had the chance to join us for this event, I highly recommend marking Good Friday and Easter Saturday on your 2024 calendar for an unforgettable experience at The Bend. Additionally, next year, we plan to utilize the GT circuit for part of the event, making it even more thrilling.

Darien Herreen and his Motorsport team are to be congratulated for the enormous amount of time and effort that they put into the Porsche Clubs of Australia Easter event, not once but twice!!!! Why twice, the first time the event was scheduled for Easter 2020 and then of course Covid19 caused the major disruption to all of us and so the event was cancelled at short notice. I also need to acknowledge the incredible support from The Bend Motorsport Park and Charise Bristow for all the background work to allow the event to be rolled over to 2021. However, that did not mean Darien’s work stopped there. It was basically start again with all the re-organisation, planning and scheduling and the final result was an event which will continue into the future each Easter. Just a note at this point that I also need to acknowledge, Darien as an employee of Qantas had to juggle many situations at work while still trying to negotiate the future of the event and he acquitted himself in exemplary style in both roles as always, thank you on behalf of all members Darien.

I am delighted to announce that our club, PCSA Inc., was successful in securing a grant from the State Government to support the continued growth of our Porsche Clubs Easter Nationals. The State Government’s support for motorsport in SA, including the return of The Adelaide 500, has allowed funding opportunities for motor clubs to enhance their motorsport activities. Thanks to Mark Coupe’s excellent work, we obtained funding for our National Event, and we are now pursuing additional funding to promote and support women’s participation in motorsport.

Mark Coupe was another of the Motorsport team who made the competitors most welcome with his excellent service at the front desk and the great job in form up and of course the support for Darien. As I said the feedback and general comments from competitors, visitors and support groups has been extremely satisfying and we look forward to Easter 2022 when more of our interstate clubs will be joining us for the next chapter of Porsche Clubs of Australia at The Bend.

Our motorsport program has been buzzing with numerous events throughout the quarter. From the Motorkhana at Mallala Motorsport Park to two Hillclimbs at Collingrove and Supersprint 3 at the East Circuit of The Bend Motorsport Park, there has been no shortage of adrenaline-pumping experiences.

If you were not a competitor our Social Committee members, but mainly Lee Fulton, organised a lunch run to the Bend for members to share in the event enjoying the excellent food and beverages track side and an opportunity to have a drive on Australia’s world acclaimed Motor Racing Circuit. Thank you Lee and to all those who made the effort to attend and meet some of our interstate friends. Mark the date in your calendar as part of your 2022 planning.

But it’s not all about motorsport; we also organize social events for everyone to enjoy. The annual Easter run to The Bend is a perfect occasion for a drive through the picturesque Adelaide Hills, followed by a leisurely lunch and passenger rides on the racetrack. Moreover, the recent ‘Foggy Dew Run’ in May, organized by Chris, was a great success and a scenic treat. Make sure to keep an eye on our Social

Calendar for upcoming events and never miss an opportunity to connect with fellow enthusiasts.

Our membership is expanding with the number now in excess of four hundred and growing each quarter and with such expansion, we as a committee are looking to support the diverse needs of you the club members. The social calendar is being finalised as I write this article, with three dinners, the AGM and the Black Tie Dinner and a week-end away just some of those to come. Keep an eye on the website for further updates and submit any suggestions to the committee via email of any future social event or idea that you may like included.

Which brings me to the next item of news for you the members to contribute to and support the team who will be producing the Porsche Partners page(s) in the Porsche Magazine. Keep an eye out for the first instalment in this issue.

This year marks the 75th Anniversary of Porsche, and I was fortunate to attend the Official Celebrations in Stuttgart, Germany, on June 8th, 9th, and 10th. The celebration dinner and the unveiling of Mission X, a remarkable piece of Porsche development, left me awe-struck. I will share a comprehensive report with plenty of photos in the next issue. My journey from Adelaide to Stuttgart was an adventure in itself, including a visit to the Porsche Museum, Hockenheim, and the Porsche test facility. Plans for a longer return trip and visits, perhaps to the Ring, are already in the works. We could even arrange a special trip to The Bend and attempt to gather 75 or more Porsches for an unforgettable photo shoot.

Historic registration, membership and the new financial year. All members who have vehicles on Historic registration are reminded that they must renew their club membership and have their logbook signed to remain legally registered and insured under the current agreement. I will email details of time and location for logbooks to be presented for endorsement in the next few weeks.

As we approach the AGM and the election of a new committee, I want to address the future management of the club. Initially, I was planning to step aside this year, and James Law, our current Vice President, would nominate for the role of President, with a new Vice President being nominated from the existing committee. This approach ensures stability and continuity in the club’s management. However, after careful consideration, the committee has decided to support James Law’s wish to have one more year as Vice President to further develop his skills before taking on the role of President. Consequently, I will remain in my role for the 2023/24 term, assisting in a smooth transition and supporting James and potential Vice President candidates.

Your involvement and support as members are vital to our club’s success. We will formally notify you of the nominations for all roles and welcome any additional nominations for committee positions. Our primary focus is to serve you and the Porsche Family to the best of our abilities, and we value your feedback and suggestions.

Thank you for your continued support.

Kind regards,

It is with great pleasure that we announce that Helen Kowalenko has been made an Honorary Member of the Porsche Club of SA Inc, in recognition of her years of service and dedication to so many aspects of the Club and the Porsche marque. As many of you know the Christmas function and the assistance given to Santa with the suitable present choice for the children has been Helen’s domain for many, many years and Santa sends his congratulations too. More recently Helen with the assistance of her daughter Sarah produced beautiful gift packages (all SA products) for those who attended the dinner at the Bend on Easter Friday. Many of the interstate participants were very appreciative. Congratulations Helen and on behalf of past and present members of the Club thank you for your unwavering support.

Vic Moore, President, PCSA Inc.

Vic Moore President, PCSA Inc

Vic Moore

Drive to The Bend Motor Sport Park

Approximately 40 club members/ partners/family & friends met at The Feathers Hotel around 9:30am for the drive to The Bend on Saturday 8 April. This was meant to coincide with the motorsport activities at The Bend associated with the Easter Porsche Nationals. There were many familiar faces with quite a few new ones as well. A good mix of Porsche’s were assembled, from early aircooled, front, mid and rear engines, to the very latest models.

We departed from The Feathers around 10:00am, with perfect weather for our drive through the Adelaide Hills. Our route took us via Uraidla, Lobethal, Nairne, Brukunga and to a much-welcomed comfort stop at Kanmantoo. We then headed onto Monarto and then out onto the South-eastern Freeway to The Bend Motorsport Park.

We arrived at The Bend and formed up waiting for our chance to “cruise” around The Bends several circuits. On the first lap we went on the International Circuit and then on the second lap we were lucky enough to go around the full GT Circuit configuration, which is the second longest permanent racetrack in the world at 7.77Km.

Unfortunately for the group of 20 plus cars, we were not allowed to travel as fast as some might have liked, because in the previous event quite a lot of oil was dropped on the track at Turn Three. As there were track marshals working to make the track safe for the next event, the lead car kept us all well bunched together to maintain our speed, should someone forget that there were marshals working on the track.

After the run around the two circuits, we headed upstairs to a private room for an enjoyable lunch of fish or beef (or both) along with a salad and hot veggies. There was plenty of food for seconds or more. This was followed by a cheese platter.

After lunch some people started to make their way home, while others stayed to watch some of the afternoon competitive events and have passenger rides in some of the competing cars.

An enjoyable day out was had by all, thanks to Lee and Pam for their organisation of the event.

Article date: Saturday 8th of April 2023

Article and photo by: Kym Obst

Hillclimb 1

Collingrove

Article date: 16th of April 2023

Article by: Peter Mayer

Earlier forecasts of doom and rain for the Hillclimb gave way to a beautiful sunny day.

About 80 entrants got plenty of runs despite a few delays for “retrievals”.

Roger Patterson was in fine form and left early after demolishing his handicap with a 35 seconds flat!

Norm Goodall was fast and consistent as usual, showing up most of the younger cars and younger drivers. Peter Mayer and Dave Edkins had some close rivalry with their Caymans throughout the day.

The Collingrove track is very narrow and winding, with the first bend hidden behind a crest, followed by a dip just to test new drivers.

Collingrove Hill Climb Results

Our rookie Hillclimber, Barrett Trenwith, started cautiously to learn the course with a 53 second run, but with successive dramatic improvements broke the 40 second barrier with a standard Boxster. She is a driver to watch out for this season.

HC#1 2023

Hillclimbing is a lot of fun and really teaches you to get the most out of your car.

16-Apr-23 Hillclimb #1

2022 Porsche 911 GT3 Touring Review: Undercover Superstar

The GT3 Touring enjoys the same 502-horsepower engine as the winged and wonderful GT3 but is less shouty about it.

VERDICT

9.3/10

One might think the point of a vehicle like the Porsche 911 GT3 is simply to go as fast as possible on a racetrack. And sure, if we want to distill the essence of the GT3 down, that is the point. But while outrunning friends at the local track day is fun, there’s also something

undeniable about simply being seen in the bigwinged, boxer-powered star.

Admittedly, though, showing off is not for everyone, and that’s where the 911 GT3’s Touring pack comes into play. Now entering its second generation following a wildly successful

Quick

appearance in the last-gen 991.2, the latest GT3 Touring improves on the formula with a no-cost dual-clutch transmission. Whine if you want about the purity of the standard six-speed stick, but as I found out during a week at the helm, a two-pedal Touring is a glorious vehicle for low-key heroics.

Engine: 4.0-liter H6

Output: 502 Horsepower / 346 Pound-Feet

0-60 MPH: 3.2 Seconds

Trim Base Price: $163,750 USD

As-Tested Price: $193,400 USD

• Exterior Color: Iris Blue Metallic (Porsche Paint To Sample)

• Interior Color: Black/GT Silver

• Wheel Size: 20 Inches / 21 Inches (Staggered)

Porsche’s expanded Paint To Sample service ($12,830 in this case) shines with this tester’s stunning Iris Blue Metallic. The ultra-lowprofile tires (255/35 front and 315/30 rears) and sizable silver wheels fill the arches perfectly and play neatly with the GT3’s lowered ride height. That height difference emphasizes the 911's classic proportions, with the GT3’s nose – modified via the menacing CFRP vented hood – looking even longer than normal. The rear of the Touring might do without the big wing, but it retains the fantastic center-exit exhaust pipes, engine intake scoops, and integrated diffuser.

A 911’s cabin can get pretty wild with options, but by the standards of my configurator fantasies, this tester’s black leather upholstery and GT Silver contrast stitching is restrained. The 18-way Adaptive Sport Seats lack the visual impact of the fixed, carbon-backed buckets, but they’re inarguably more comfortable for longdistance cruising and, at $2,640, are less than half the price. I will say, though, I’m not a huge fan of the PDK’s manual-look shifter. We’ve reported on Porsche’s reasoning for this before, but I’d rather just have a conventional gear selector than this poseurish “stick.”

Article date: 26 Apr 2023

Article by: Brandon Turkus (by kind permission)

Photos by: Motor1.com (by kind permission)

Stats: 2022 Porsche 911 GT3 Touring 7AT

The GT3 is all about performance and the Touring pack does little to change that. And yet, the track-stiff ride is surprisingly tolerable, even on Detroit roads. The firmness is the biggest issue – you’ll feel impacts here, there’s no denying that – but in terms of stability and predictability on rough roads, the GT3 and its adaptive dampers are a cut above even rivals like the Chevrolet Corvette Z06. Of course, switch the GT3 Touring’s chassis into Sport mode and all bets are off.

And no matter how the systems are set up, there’s no getting around the huge amount of noise that comes off those foot-wide Goodyear Eagle F1 tires and their super-skinny sidewalls. Fortunately, the lack of a rear wing means the GT3 Touring is a touch more slippery, so wind noise was rarely an issue during my week at the helm. The 18-way chairs, meanwhile, are as comfortable here as in any other 911. The deleted rear seats make the cabin more versatile, too.

TECHNOLOGY AND CONNECTIVITY

• Center Display: 10.9-inch Touchscreen

• Instrument Cluster Display: Twin 7.0inch Displays

• Wireless Apple CarPlay or Android

Auto: Yes

The GT3 Touring doesn’t make many substantial tech changes relative to any other 911. The display layout, with two screens flanking a physical rev counter, along with a healthy touchscreen just ahead of the gear lever, is familiar and the functionality almost identical. The big standout is the track screen, which hides any and all information that could be distracting. Only mechanical stats, like temperatures, pressures, and the drive mode show up.

8/10

COMFORT

7/10

• Seating Capacity: 2

• Seating Configuration: 2

• Cargo Capacity: 4.6 Cubic Feet (Frunk)

SAFETY

4/10

Driver Assistance Level: SAE Level 0 (Hands-On/ Off)

• NHTSA Rating: Not Rated

• IIHS Rating: Not Rated

The GT3 line has precious little active safety equipment to speak of. Adaptive cruise control is totally unavailable, as is lane-keep assist. Blind-spot monitoring isn’t available, while rear parking sensors are an optional extra. Traffic sign recognition is available, which is good for a car that does 199 miles per hour. And like all 992s, automatic emergency braking is standard.

PERFORMANCE & HANDLING

Engine: 4.0-liter H6

• Output: 502 Horsepower / 346 Pound-Feet

• Transmission: Seven-Speed DualClutch

Twist the stubby ignition knob on the left of the steering wheel and the GT3’s naturally aspirated flat-six fires up with a purposeful, precise, and motorsports-inspired bark before quickly settling into a classic Porsche clatter. It’s truly remarkable how that clatter, despite being so much like lesser 911s, builds into something wholly different and more special as the revs climb.

The 4.0-liter flat-six has a precise, weighty throttle – everything that happens around your feet, for that matter, demands strength and commitment – but is all too willing to surge

PRICING

Base Price: $114,400 + $1,650 Destination

• Trim Base Price: $163,750

• As-Tested Price: $193,400

As the old saying goes, if you have to ask about the price… The good news is that Porsche charges no more for the Touring than it does for

forward when given enough boot. Despite the naturally aspirated nature, torque feels like it’s always a wish away, although that’s probably because the engine explodes to its 6,100-rpm torque peak in a flash.

But it’s the sound, the almost baleful howl from out the back, that helps the GT3 stand out. As a total package, this 4.0-liter flat-six might be my favorite engine… well, ever. Truly, from the sound to the performance to the way it screams toward redline, it feels every bit as special as AMG’s old 6.2-liter V8 or the Audi R8 and RS4’s 4.2-liter V8.

And I’m sorry purists, the seven-speed dual-clutch is just plain better. The shifts are so fast and so electrifying that every pull of the right-most paddle gives a taste of what life would be like as a 911 factory racer. And not to get technical, but with a 3.2-second run to 60, the 7AT is half

a second quicker to 60 than the six-speed GT3 Touring.

Frankly, attempting to suss out the GT3’s handling prowess on public roads is as difficult as it is stupid. The thresholds are just too high. But in the few instances where I could properly and safely attack a bend, the 911 wowed with effortless grip from the big Goodyear tires and virtually no unwanted body motions. To be fair, the biggest problem is that my foolhardy attempts to explore the 911 felt like the car was merely tolerating me. It always seemed to want or need more than I could give.

That quality extended to the brake pedal, which was so heavy it felt almost unpowered. The stiff, square thing demanded real weight to activate, but it was so perfectly natural and easy to modulate that I quickly fell in love. More than any other element, it felt purposeful and true to the GT3’s mission.

FUEL ECONOMY

the standard GT3. But still, the 2023 edition’s price comes in at a hefty $186,250 USD, including $3,350 in destination and gas-guzzler charges, or a whopping $22,500 more than my 2022 GT3 Touring tester’s $163,750 base price.

That said, the GT3 still manages to slot in pretty neatly between its two main rivals, the Chevrolet

Corvette Z06 and Nissan GT-R Nismo. My 2022 test model comes in at $193,400, including its $12,830 Paint To Sample finish, $3,670 frontaxle lift, upgraded seats, and a host of smaller options. Ignore the aesthetic changes and there isn’t a huge amount of must-have options on the GT3.

LuftWasser 2023

held over the weekend of April 21st – 24th and was attended by 142 cars from Victoria, New South Wales, South Australia, ACT & Queensland. The cars ranged from 356’s to a 2022 718 Boxster Spyder, and everything in between. This year there was a reasonably large contingent of South Aussies who made the trip, most of whom are PCSA members.

off to Noreuil Park in Albury to set up for the Saturday morning Cars & Coffee. There was a slight hiccup, with the Albury Council giving me the wrong key for the park, but it was quickly solved with a phone call and subsequent delivery of the correct key. Within an hour, we had the park all set up and ready for the Saturday morning.

LuftWasser is a reasonably new event, having been going for only 3 years, and is held in the border cities of Albury & Wodonga. As a Porsche tragic, like myself, I’m sure you’ve worked out that the name LuftWasser is the result of the merging of the German words for the 2 types of engine cooling employed by Porsche over the yearsAir + Water. The beauty of LuftWasser is that it is designed specifically as a celebration of Porsche’s DNA - sportscars. Unapologetically, the event excludes Cayennes, Macans, Panameras & Taycans. LuftWasser 2023 was

Thursday 20 Apr. Fellow PCSA member, Andrew Whyment and myself made the 10-hour trip to Wodonga in my 1981 911SC. Friday is set-up day, so I needed to get over there as early as possible, and since we were sharing the driving, we decided to do it in one day. For me, there’s nothing better than driving through the Australian countryside. And what better car to do it in than an air-cooled 911.

Friday 21 Apr. The morning required a reasonably early start due to having lots to do. But first up, breakfast. We happened to bump into a few friends from the eastern states in the morning, so some idle chit-chat was in order. I had to meet up with several people to make sure everything was in order, then, after a trip to Bunnings for some last-minute supplies, it was

Friday night – Friday night was an informal affair at the Thirsty Devil Brewery in Albury. We had about 75 people attend, and the street was packed with Porsches. We featured a couple of nice cars at the entrance to the brewery – a Guards Red 991 GT3 and a Viper Green G body 911.

Saturday 22 Apr – Saturday was a full day of activities, commencing with the LuftWasser Cars & Coffee in Noreuil Park. Noreuil Park is a lovely spot situated on the bank of the Murray and is one of the most visited spots in Albury. The morning started at 8AM, with cars lining up before the gates were open. At 8am we unlocked the gate and the cars started to flood in. All 142 of them. One of the drawcards this year was the Summernats Grand Champion 1978 911 owned by Livij Krevatin. To say this is a magnificent car is an understatement. It certainly draws a crowd. LuftWasser Cars & Coffee is much like any other C&C you’ve been to, except it is 100% Porsche sportscars. It’s certainly a sight to see. It provides people the opportunity to show off their pride and joy, catch up with old friends, and meet new people from other parts of the country. It also gives the public the opportunity to come along and look at the cars and talk to the owners.

Article by: Stew Fuchs / Event Director: LuftWasser PCSA Member 1341 / Photos courtesy of Peter Nixon - PCNSW

At 10:30, we departed Noreuil Park and headed to Corryong where we were going to be treated to a nice cooked lunch that was catered by the Corryong Lions Club. Another pair of fellow PCSA members, Brad and Barrett Trenwith, volunteered to lead the procession to Corryong. The route taken was via the historic Bethanga Bridge. Crossing Lake Hume, we headed east along the Murray River Road towards Tintaldra, before heading south to Corryong. This road straddles the Murray for the best part of 120 km and is some of the most stunning scenery you’ll see anywhere in the country.

Following Lunch, people made their way back along the Murray Valley Highway, with the highlight of this leg being the amazing Granya Road. I got to the bottom of the hill and there was a bunch of cars that had turned around and stopped. Thinking there was some problem, I asked what was happening. “Nothing. We’re going to do it again”. That’s how fantastic the driving is in this area.

Saturday night –The Gala Dinner was held on Saturday night at Huon Hill. This is an opportunity to wind down, talk with friends, new & old, and reminisce about the day’s driving. There is always the usual official stuff that needs to be done, but then it was on to some giveaways courtesy of the event partners. Following that, everyone settled into enjoying a top quality 3 course dinner and a few beverages, before heading off for the night.

Sunday 23 Apr – Sunday was a bit of a mixed bag of activities. Since Day 1, one of the things that people were keen to participate in was the LuftWasser Track Day at the Barnawartha North Raceway. This 1.6km track is part of the Wodonga TAFE complex, which is also the home of Motorsport Training Australia. MSA offer nationally recognised training and certification in Motorsport Technology. The track day was professionally run under AASA rules, and is a low cost, non-timed event. Not unlike our PCSA sprints, the cars are grouped according to a number of criteria; car type, driver’s experience, first timers, etc. I think we had 8 groups of 6 cars this year. The group sizes were kept small due to the length of the track, and we set a hard limit of 50 cars so we can give everyone a decent amount of track time for their money.

The alternative for those who didn’t do the track day, was a drive to a little town in the middle of nowhere called Balldale. There’s a great little pub there, and they set aside the beer garden for us. After a very enjoyable lunch, some people chose to head back to their accommodation, while others, me included, headed back to the track. I had the good fortune (or misfortune) of doing a few hot laps with Brad (Trenwith) in his 996 GT2. Oh My God! That thing was such a blast. I stumbled out of the car muttering the words “I want one”. Brad mentioned that of the 48 laps he did, 43 of them were with passengers. He certainly embraces the spirit of the event.

Sunday night was a free night for people to do their own thing. A small group of us met for dinner at one of the local Thai restaurants, enjoyed a nice meal and a few drinks, then headed back to our respective accommodation.

Monday 24 Apr – Something new this year was a Farewell Breakfast. Although quite a number of people had already departed for home, either on Sunday afternoon or Monday morning, the breakfast was well attended. It was a nice relaxing way to finish off what was a great weekend. Did I mention the weather? We couldn’t have asked for better weather. Every day was sunny and low to mid 20’s. Perfect for travelling around in an old 911 without air-conditioning.

Once again, the drive home was uneventful. We stopped in a little town for coffee and bumped into Doug McPherson in the café. After finishing our coffee and having a bit of a chat about the weekend, we said goodbye and headed off.

LuftWasser 2024 dates haven’t been set yet. If you want to go on the mailing list, visit the website at www.luftwasser.com.au

See you in 2024

Easter Nationals: The Bend

This amazing event, now running for the 3rd year after starting in 2020, has built up to be a great national competition between classes of vehicles and of course, the interstate rivalry.

2020 and 2021 were both heavily disrupted by Covid 19 restrictions and national outbreaks. 2022 proved to be a truly national event with attendance from all States. 2023 backed up the event with significant contingents from NSW and QLD, bringing some heavy competition and with that, some desire and expectation.

It’s an amazing feeling and an amazing venue, with us all privileged to be part of a club that can access and organise an experience where you feel like you are that dream race car driver you always wanted to be as a child. Allocated your own pit garage, car checked by scrutineers, shiny new helmet and stickers to dress the car, all make you feel important, and part of what makes a great weekend of motorsport.

Thursday Lunchtime the trucks started rolling in with an awesome collection of Cup Cars, GT3, GT4’s and classic air-cooled machines; a delight to see such a spectacle of automotive eagerness arriving in our home state where motorsport thrives and continues to develop each year.

Thursday evening after a few trucking dramas were sorted, comprised mainly checking in of competitors for the weekend event. Everyone was processed at a well organised and leisurely pace, allowing all to enjoy the evening social event where one could get together to discuss the next couple of days track events and experiences.

It was great to see an open category for race cars and slick tyres for the brave, which proved to be very popular and have more entries than originally thought. To compliment the awe-

inspiring Wallis collection of GT2 RS CS and 991 GT3R ‘s were a range of ex race cars, including some of the original 996 Cup cars which we used to watch race over a decade ago. It certainly brought back some fond memories.

2022 demonstrated that the 2:00 minute lap time barrier could be broken around the International Circuit with a road registered GT2RS on road tyres, so the line-up of GT3 RS and GT2 contingents alongside the Cayman GT4’s and Boxsters in the modern category, Road / R-Spec was going to be interesting to watch .

Rounding out the weekend were the invited classic / R-spec cars and a Regularity event.

The Regularity calculated points against the nominated time by the entrant, whereas the sprint categories were all about fastest lap time for the weekend.

As the clouds gathered Friday morning, much contemplation was had on tyre selection considering the water that was laid on the track Thursday night, or even whether participation could go ahead at all. The brave took the challenge and prepared accordingly, and after running a few familiarity and warm up laps, the clouds broke, and the breeze started to dry off the track nicely. Everyone was back to having big grins around the pits.

So, into the weekend of PB setting and learning the track to establish a few limits. Live timing on the TV screen mounted in each garage provided a great source of competition inspiring lap-time numbers and no end of banter was generated to stir one’s competitive nature.

Friday went from a morning of fun, high speed with an 18 turn almost 5 km International track, used for the Supercars round, to using the East circuit in the afternoon, a shorter 22 turn track

including a fun chicane. Combining the 2 tracks gave everyone experience to be ready for next year’s inclusion of the extensive GT circuit, Nürburgring style

To conclude Friday, dinner was a great 3 course set menu, and discussions of track technicalities and Kevin’s unloading technique on Thursday evening. To round off the dinner formalities was the well-deserved Presidents award, recognising service to the Porsche club.

Congrats to Ray Prior, Peter Kowalenko and Darien Herreen on their awards.

Saturday morning the track was wet and raining but again dried out quickly and more PB’s were set, surprisingly toward the end of the day. Inclusion of the Regularity proved very competitive, and passenger laps proved to be a great crowd favourite, demonstrating the track and speed to family and friends.

In all there were 13 QLD entries, 9 NSW entries and 23 SA entries.

A great weekend was had by all, trophy winners especially. A big shout out must go to David Hermann’s 930 GT2, Rod McCray and Kevin Vedelago. Sadly, David had an ignition failure and didn’t make lap 1. Unfortunately Rod had an engine component punch a hole in the cam cover and had to retire. Ironically, Kevin damaged himself, trying to ensure everyone’s car got out of the truck safely.

Small consolation that Kevin and Rod both managed to take home a trophy each and provide some significant points for the club championship trophy - not quite enough this time though!

Photos by: Bob Taylor

Article by: D Herreen and M Coupe

Driver: A Peronace

M Davidson

M Holland

H Eaton

A Lefman

D Lees

C Tyler

B Duckworth

R Patterson

A Wallis

B Trenwith

J Kennedy

M Davidson

J Brookshaw

H Eaton

M Coupe

M Coupe

K Vedelago

J Wallis

J Wallis

K Vedelago

M Klaus S Ellis

P Wirthensohn

O Wiseman

R Paterson

Sprint Outright / Slicks

1st = #92 Adam Wallis (1:51.4) [PCSA]

2nd = #93 Jed Wallis (1:53.9) [PCSA]

3rd = #82 Kevin Vedelago (2:00.0) [PCQ]

Sprint Outright Women

1st = #88 Hannah Kennedy (2:20.1) [PCQ]

2nd = #68 Courtney Tyler (2:21.0) [PCSA]

3rd = #39 Barrett Trenwith (2:24.5) [PCSA]

Sprint Road* (Rspec)

1st = #160 Bruce Duckworth (2:02.380) [PCNSW] (Session 5)

2nd = #125 Kevin Westblade (2:02.388) [PCNSW]

3rd = #6 Greg Keene (2:02.424) [PCSA]

Sprint Classic (Rspec)

1st = #96 Mark Coupe (2:10.5) [PCSA] (Session 5)

2nd = #12 Hamish Eaton (2:19.3) [PCSA]

3rd = #615 Rod McCray (2:28.9) [PCQ] (Session 5)

Regularity:

1st = Bruce Duckworth (274) [PCNSW]

2nd = Brad Trenwith (375) [PCSA]

3rd = Stuart Ellis (495) [PCQ]

Club Trophy*

1st = SA (13)

2nd = NSW (8)

3rd = QLD (3)

*SA and NSW were level before Classic class calculated – decisive factor

East Circuit Group Winners

Group 1 = Adam Wallis (1:35.6)

Group 2 = Bruce Duckworth (1:46.9)

Group 3 = Roger Paterson (1:50.3)

Group 4 = Mark Coupe (1:57.0)

Women = Barrett Trenwith (2:10.6)

East Circuit Overall

1st = Adam Wallis (1:35.6)

2nd = Jed Wallis (1:39.1)

3rd = Simon Dellamalva (1:44.4)

For fun the east circuit results, Bend T shirt for the 1st place in each speed group

V Zarafetas

S Leicester

V Moore

S Koremans

V Moore

R McCray

S Cameron

S Dellamalva

Easter Nationals: Porsche Function

by: H Kowalenko

Photos

Keith Wong is competing in the Asia Series 2

Photos and Storys by: Vince Johnson

Ed Note: Keith Wong is a life member of PCSA, well known to members and attends many club events. He is competing in the Asia Series; yes I know it’s in a Lambo, but it is quite an achievement to get a podium finish (second place) at Round 1 in the Lamborghini Cup Class. The photos are taken from Round 1 – Lamborghini Super Trofeo Asia.

The entry list had an Italian and international flavour at round two of the SA Motorsport Series held earlier this month. Featured over the weekend was a full grid of twenty EVO2 Huracáns competing in the second round of the Lamborghini Super Trofeo Asia. Held, appropriately, on the fivekilometre International Circuit at The Bend Motorsport Park, near Tailem Bend on the River Murray south-east of the state capital, this was the Trofeo teams’ first time racing in Australia. Local racer Keith Wong kept the South Australian connection strong, co-driving with Dr. Ma Chi Min in the Kam Lung Racing entry, car #83.

Friday was practice day. The morning drizzle cleared quickly and the dry track made slicks the order of the day. Saturday began with qualifying followed by the first race for each of the categories. The Lamborghini Super Trofeo format has a fifty-minute race each day. Race one was

run mid-afternoon and on Sunday they were on track late morning for race two.

Following the podium presentations, teams spent the afternoon packing equipment and cars into containers ready for the trip to Japan. The Bend Motorsport Park has eight permanent track layouts, including the world’s second longest, the 7.7km GT circuit, and judging by the faces on the podium on Sunday it won’t be long before the Lamborghinis are back.

Following a three-year absence due to Covid, the factory-supported series also runs in Europe and North America. The Asian opener last month was in Sepang, Malaysia. Next the teams visit Japan (Fuji), South Korea (Everland) and China (Shanghai), then Vallelunga in Italy for the finals in November. Teams are classified into Professional, Professional/Amateur, Amateur and Challenge groups with class and outright awards.

Porsche Mission X: yet another dream takes shape

Spectacular hypercar concept with high-performance electric powertrain

Our vision, should we take our concept car into series production:

• To create the fastest road-legal car on the Nürburgring Nordschleife under test conditions

• Power-to-weight ratio of roughly one PS per kilogram

• Significantly more downforce than the current 911 GT3 RS

• Charges roughly twice as quickly as the Taycan Turbo S

Stuttgart/Australia. The Mission X is a dramatic-looking two-seater and will celebrate its premiere on 8 June 2023 – the eve of the ‘75 Years of Porsche Sports Cars’ exhibition opening at the Porsche Museum in StuttgartZuffenhausen. A special date: 75 years ago, on 8 June 1948, the 356 ‘No. 1’ Roadster became the first automobile bearing the name Porsche to receive its general operating permit. This was the birth of the sports car brand.

“The Porsche Mission X is a technology beacon for the sports car of the future. It picks up the torch of iconic sports cars of decades past: like the 959, the Carrera GT and the 918 Spyder before it, the Mission X provides critical impetus for the evolutionary development of future vehicle concepts,” says Oliver Blume, Chairman of the Executive Board of Porsche AG. “Daring to dream and dream cars are two sides of the same coin for us: Porsche has only remained Porsche by constantly changing.”

Michael Mauer, Head of Style Porsche, says: “The Mission X is a clear commitment to the core of the brand. The continuing, enhanced expression of our brand and product identity is an important compass for us to navigate the development of our series-production models.

The concept study symbolises a symbiosis of unmistakable motorsport DNA with a luxurious overall impression.”

Measuring approximately 4.5 metres long and two metres wide, the Mission X concept study is a relatively compact hypercar. With a wheelbase of 2.73 metres, it has the dimensions of the Carrera GT and 918 Spyder. For aerodynamic purposes, the concept car has mixed-size tyres, with 20-inch wheels at the front and 21-inch wheels at the rear.

Design: classic brand elements reinterpreted

The Mission X represents the pinnacle of performance and modern luxury. At the same time, its sculpted form and muscular lines demonstrate that hypercars don’t have to look aggressive. The low-slung bodywork, which is less than 1.2 metres tall, is finished in Rocket Metallic – an elegant paint colour specially designed for the concept study. Design elements in a carbon-weave finish are found below the beltline. These components are varnished in a satin finish and are therefore slightly coloured, but their material structure remains recognisable.

The wheels of the concept study feature elaborate details: the rear axle is fitted with almost transparent aero blades, which are designed like turbines for better cooling of the brakes. A lightweight glass dome with an exoskeleton made of carbon-fibre- reinforced plastic extends over both occupants. The Le Mans-style doors are attached to the A-pillar and the roof; they open forwards and upwards. This type of door was previously used on the legendary Porsche 917 racing car. Another eye-catcher is the light signature: for the Mission X, the designers have reinterpreted the characteristic Porsche four-point graphic. The vertical base form of the headlights was inspired by historic racing cars such as the Porsche 906 and 908 and drawn well down towards the road. A high-tech support structure frames the LED light modules and presents the exposed narrow elements of daytime running lights and indicators. When activated, the light opens up like an eye blinking open. Fully illuminated, the headlights make a confident statement.

Article and Photos by: Porsche Newsroom

Article date: 9th of June 2023

A full-length light unit that appears to float characterises the rear of the Mission X. Transparent, illuminated Porsche lettering is a standout feature. The sculptural rear light emerges, as if suspended in the air, from a modern support structure and extends across the entire width of the vehicle in four segments. While charging, the ‘E’ of the Porsche lettering pulsates, adding a sense of mystery.

One special detail is the modernised Porsche crest, which makes its debut on the Mission X. Brushed precious metal, a three-dimensional honeycomb structure, a refreshed heraldic beast and more subtle gold colour – on close inspection, these are the differences between the modernised Porsche crest and its immediate forerunner. With its cleaner and more state-of-the-art execution, the refined crest communicates the character of Porsche. On the Mission X, it is found on the bonnet and steering wheel as well as in monochrome form on the wheel centres.

The driver focus can be seen in the asymmetry of the interior and its colour concept. The two seats are coloured differently. Apart from the leather pads in Andalusia Brown, the driver’s seat is Kalahari Grey and forms a single unit of colour with the centre console and the dashboard. The passenger seat is in the contrasting Andalusia Brown shade. Beyond the CFRP seat shells, and their six-point seatbelts integrated into the monocoque, further motorsport parallels include the open-top steering wheel, which has mode switches and shift paddles. There are multiple cameras on board. Recording starts as soon as the driver presses the Record button (REC) on the multipurpose controller.

Another highlight is found on the passenger side, where there is a bayonet system embedded in the instrument panel to which a stopwatch module can be attached. For the Mission X, Porsche Design has created a special stopwatch module with an analogue and digital display. The clocks are designed for both racetrack and rally use and can display the lap times or vital data of the driver, among other information.

Technical vision: top marks in power-to-weight ratio, downforce and charging performance

Porsche exemplifies e-performance yet is also a pioneer in sustainable mobility. The concept study meets both objectives in full measure. Our visions: if the Mission X goes into series production, then it should, under test conditions

• be the fastest road-legal vehicle around the Nürburgring Nordschleife;

• have a power-to-weight ratio of roughly one PS per kilogram;

• achieve downforce values that are well in excess of those delivered by the current 911 GT3 RS;

•offer significantly improved charging performance with its 900-volt system architecture and charge roughly twice as quickly as Porsche’s current frontrunner, the Taycan Turbo S.

The battery is installed centrally behind the vehicle’s seats. This ‘e-core layout’ centres the mass in the car. As with a conventionally powered mid-engined car, this provides the basis for excellent agility.

Predecessors: innovative super sports cars from Porsche

The fastest series-production car of its time; first series-production Porsche to be made of carbon fibre, and the first road-legal vehicle to beat the seven-minute mark on the Nürburgring Nordschleife – the Porsche 959 (1985), Carrera GT (2003) and 918 Spyder (2013) were milestone models in the world of super sports cars. And that makes them the conceptual forerunners of the Mission X.

In 1985, the Porsche 959 made its debut as a technology platform. Its 450 PS six-cylinder twin-turbo boxer engine, combined with an aerodynamically optimised body, propelled the super sports car to a top speed of 317 km/h – then the world record for a seriesproduction sports car.

With its V10 engine and 612 PS, fierce design and, not least, its incomparable driving experience, the Porsche Carrera GT remains an icon among super sports cars to this day.

Porsche hybrid technology reached a spectacular zenith with the 918 Spyder. In September 2013, the 652 kW (887 PS) twoseater was the first road-approved vehicle to crack the seven-minute barrier on the Nürburgring’s 20.6-kilometre Nordschleife, completing the lap in 6:57 minutes. Porsche aims to stay true to this standard of the highest e-performance: our vision, should the Mission X go into series production, is for it to be the fastest road-legal vehicle on the Nürburgring Nordschleife.

On our press microsite for the Porsche Mission X you will find both the detailed press kit and a generous selection of additional photos and video material:

https://porsche.link/230608-en

Extensive further development of the successful SUV

Porsche presents the new Cayenne: More luxury, more performance.

• A comprehensive upgrade

• Porsche Driver Experience: new control concept and digital cockpit

• Expressive exterior design with significant changes

• Innovative HD Matrix LED Headlights

• Optimised chassis with new 2-valve suspension

• More power in all engine variants

Porsche has fundamentally overhauled the third generation of the Cayenne with comprehensive changes to the powertrain, chassis, design and equipment. This has further extended not only on-road and off-road performance, but also luxurious everyday comfort.

Stuttgart/Australia. Porsche has thoroughly refined its successful luxury SUV. The new Cayenne debuts with a highly digitalised display and control concept, new chassis technology and innovative high-tech features. “It’s one of the most extensive product upgrades in the history of Porsche” says Michael Schätzle, Vice President Product Line Cayenne.

Optional high-definition HD Matrix LED Headlights provide road illumination tailored to every driving situation, an air quality system filters pollutants from the air in the interior, and for the first time in the Cayenne, the optional front passenger infotainment display.

With its extensively upgraded design and more powerful engine range, the Cayenne emphasises its claim to be one of the sportiest cars in its segment.

Digitised and driver-focused: Porsche Driver Experience

Porsche has integrated a completely revised display and control concept into the new Cayenne. The new Porsche Driver Experience, first introduced in the Porsche Taycan, focuses on the driver's axis and optimises operation. Functions that the driver uses frequently are located directly on or immediately next to the steering wheel. For example, the lever located behind the steering wheel now has additional

functions for operating the driver assistance systems.

The automatic transmission selector lever in the new Cayenne is now on the dashboard. This makes room on the new centre console for storage compartments and a large air conditioning controller in an elegant black panel design. Large, easily accessible controls combined with mechanical air conditioning switches and a haptic volume controller ensure optimum operability and a refined look. A key feature of the new Porsche Driver Experience is the right balance between digital and analogue elements.

For the first time, the redesigned cockpit of the Cayenne includes a fully digital 12.6-inch instrument cluster with a so-called curved and free-standing design and variable display options. An optimised head-up display is fitted as standard. The standard 12.3-inch central Porsche Communication Management (PCM) display integrates harmoniously into the new dashboard and provides access to all the relevant vehicle functions. Native apps such as Spotify® and Apple Music® are provided to optimise connectivity with compatible phones in the new Cayenne.

An optional 10.9-inch display is now available for the first time for the passenger side. This enriches the front passenger’s experience by displaying performance data and providing separate access to the infotainment system controls. A special film across the screen ensures that the driver cannot see this display while driving.

Refined design, innovative lighting technology

The new Porsche Cayenne now has a particularly expressive appearance. A new front end combined with more strongly arched wings, a new bonnet and technically appealing headlights emphasises the vehicle’s width. Threedimensionally designed tail lights, uncluttered surfaces beneath and a new rear apron with integrated number plate holder characterise the rear end design of the new Cayenne.

An expanded colour palette with three new optional colours, lightweight sports packages saving up to 33 kilograms for the Cayenne Coupé, and a new extensive range of 20, 21, and 22-inch wheels make it possible to individually and dynamically configure the new Cayenne.

Matrix LED Headlights are now standard in the new Cayenne. HD Matrix LED Head-lights are a new optional feature. With two high-definition modules and more than 32,000 pixels per headlamp, their innovative technology picks out other users and blocks out the light of the high beam to them with pixel accuracy so as not to dazzle them. The brightness of the modules can be regulated in more than 1,000 ways depending on the driving situation. Customised light modes increase safety and comfort in different driving situations.

Porsche has also introduced an optional air quality system in the new Cayenne. Already as standard, the vehicle uses predictive navigation data to detect approaching tunnel entrances and automatically activates air recirculation. But with the optional air quality system, a sensor detects the level of fine dust particles in the air and can pass it through the fine dust filter multiple times if necessary.

Comfort at slow speeds, handling during dynamic cornering, and pitch and roll support have been noticeably improved.

Increased range between ride comfort and performance

Porsche now equips the Cayenne at the factory with a steel spring suspension including Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM). New shock absorbers with 2-valve technology and thus separate rebound and compression stages allow optimised performance in all driving situations.

Comfort at slow speeds, handling during dynamic cornering, and pitch and roll support have been noticeably improved. The driving experience can be additionally enhanced with the new adaptive air suspension with 2-chamber, 2-valve technology. This improves the driving experience with a soft suspension characteristic, stabilises the vehicle and simplifies on-road and off-road handling – compared to both the standard suspension and the predecessor model. At the same time, the adaptive air suspension improves driving precision and performance, and reduces body movements in dynamic driving situations. The suspension also offers an even sharper differentiation between Normal, Sport and Sport Plus driving modes.

Hybrid model with more power and electric range

In Australia, the new Cayenne debuts with three different engine versions. An extensive refinement of the four-litre V8 biturbo engine developed by Porsche replaces the previous V6 engine in the new Cayenne S. With a maximum output of 349 KW (474 PS#) and a torque of 600 Nm – 25 kW (34 PS) and 50 Nm more than its predecessor –both the SUV and the SUV Coupé accelerate to 100 km/h in 4.7 seconds.

The entry into the world of the Cayenne comes with an optimised three-litre V6 turbo engine. It now generates 260 kW (353 PS) and 500 Nm, which is 10 kW (13 PS) and 50 Nm more than before.

The six-cylinder engine also forms the basis for the powertrain of the Cayenne E-Hybrid. In combination with a new electric motor that has been improved by 30 kW to 130 kW (176 PS), the combined output increases to 346 kW (470 PS). The capacity of the high-voltage battery has increased from 17.9 kWh to 25.9 kWh*.

A new 11 kW on-board charger now shortens the charging time despite the increased battery capacity. During the trip, the optimised e-hybrid driving modes can increase the efficiency of the vehicle.

The Turbo GT is designed for maximum on-road performance and remains the top model in the Cayenne range. It is available exclusively as a coupé and benefits from all the optimisations and innovations of the model series. In addition, the output of the four-litre V8 biturbo engine of the Turbo GT has been increased by 14 kW (19 PS) to 485 kW (659 PS). The Cayenne Turbo GT accelerates from zero to 100 km/h in 3.3 seconds.

Available with extended standard equipment

The standard equipment of the Cayenne has been significantly expanded to include the following:

• Tinted HD Matrix LED Headlights on the new Cayenne Turbo GT

• Matrix LED Headlights on the rest of the new Cayenne model range

• Porsche Active Suspension Management on the new Cayenne and Cayenne E-Hybrid

• 20-inch wheels on the new Cayenne and Cayenne E-Hybrid

• Smartphone compartment with inductive charging at up to 15 watts across the new Cayenne model range for compatible phones

Furthermore, the Australia-specific standard equipment has been expanded to include the following:

• Active Parking Support with 3D Surround View across the new Cayenne model range

• Front seat ventilation on the new Cayenne S (incl. Coupé)

• Soft-close doors on the new Cayenne Turbo GT

In Australia, the new Cayenne is available to order now with deliveries starting from Q3, 2023. **The new Cayenne price starts at $140,200 (Coupé from $148,200) including taxes and country-specific equipment. The new Cayenne E-Hybrid starts at $155,900 (Coupé from $161,600) and the new Cayenne S starts at $181,000 (Coupé from $190,000). At the top of the range, the new Cayenne Turbo GT starts at $366,200. The new models are available to order now.

More information, as well as video and photos, can be found in the Porsche Newsroom: https://newsroom.porsche.com/en_AU.html

Photos & acrticles coutrsey of Porsche Newsroom

Australian Porsche 356 Register

Article and Photos by: Richard E. McIntosh

The Australian Porsche 356 Register Inc was born in 1985 when a group of Porsche enthusiasts, interested in forming a 356 Registry, met at Lindsay Fox's garage in Hawthorn Road, North Caulfield. This followed an advertisement placed in "The Age" classifieds. The idea was to get 356 enthusiasts together and help one another and enjoy classic motoring the way the good doctor intended. The club was officially created with its first meeting on 10 January 1986. From those humble beginnings the club has grown to be the only nation-wide car club in Australia, having 354 members across all states, together with Hong Kong and New Zealand.

The club accepts membership applications from anyone with a Porsche sportscar of any description, but only support historic vehicle applications from those with a Porsche 356. The club is administered by a volunteer committee of ten and has club-secretaries in all states and New Zealand to organise local events and assist members with the local historic vehicle permit requirements. Details of our South Australian state secretary are available on our web site.

Ours is not a competition club but a touring & social club. Social nights and single day runs are held regularly and there are at least three overnight trips each year, with the largest being the “Gathering of The Faithful” (or the “GoF” as it is known), which is held on or near the Anzac Day holiday each year attracting 40 to 50 participants. GoFs have recently been held in Leeton; Adaminaby; Canberra; Barossa Valley; Mt. Gambier; Mt. Hotham; Blue Mountains and many other places, demonstrating that members are quite happy to take the cars long distances for events. Of course, not all always goes well, and inevitably there is a need for a bit of TLC to help a recalcitrant vehicle get back into line, with an annual award presented to the proud owner of the car which suffered the most embarrassing of mechanical (always temporary) failure. A further annual award is given for an unfortunate happenstance during the weekend – this year awarded to a member whose car was unfortunately smeared with the unsolicited reflections of a horse, which had backed up near the vehicle whilst rehearsing for the local Anzac Day commemoration: Many laughed but one didn’t.

In late November the club holds its Parade Weekend. This is the major event of the calendar with members from all over the country attending and coincides with the Annual General Meeting and officer elections. The most important event is the actual Parade of the cars, with those to be judged the most fastidiously prepared hoping for an award. Cars must be xdriven to the event to be eligible – no trailer beauties thank you. There are several awards for different categories, with the “Best in Show”

and “Master Class” being the most coveted. But the Parade is not all business: there are also visits to interesting car collections, dinners both formal and casual, lunches, drives and more drives. Members come back year after year to this great event and we invited other Porsche registers to attend and participate. Naturally, not all 356 owners are members of the club, but we have more than 240 vehicles registered. Some members are fortunate enough to have fleets, and others have only one car, but all are cherished and used as Ferry Porsche intended: they are driven, given a fair old workout; all within the prevailing road rules of course. Vehicles come in all specifications from Pre-A to SC in coupe, cabriolet, speedster, outlaws and all other formats. Many are Australian delivered vehicles, including one which is the first of its type imported into Australia by Norman Hamilton. Our members come from all over the country, with many being friends for ten, twenty or more years. We have 44 members in South Australia, and they are very active, getting together regularly and participating in local motor sport events as a consequence of also being members of other clubs. With the membership increasingly now being retired, new opportunities to enjoy mid-week events on roads less travelled are now also part of the agenda and these events too are well patronised. The club is changing to meet the changing needs of its members.

The main purposes of the club are to promote and maintain interest in the 356 Porsche, to maintain a record of the location and condition of all 356 Porsches in Australia and New Zealand, to encourage the exchange of information about the 356 between members, particularly in relation to the restoration and maintenance of their cars, and to publish a regular informative magazine.

The club maintains good relations with Porsche clubs across Australia, other 356 clubs around the world and with the Porsche factory, where it is officially recognised as a Classic Porsche car club.

The internal combustion engine is dead – or is it?

Has the Internal Combustion engine been saved by Porsche and what does this mean for the future?

Article by: Harrison Teteris (Guest writer for PCSA)

Have you ever noticed the “Net Zero” statement underneath the F1 logo?

Formula 1 wants its cars to be producing Zero Emissions by 2030. But how is this possible without fuel? If Formula 1 simply turns fully Electric in 2030, this is just Formula E. Formula 1 must have some form of internal combustion engines (ICE) by 2030, but with net Zero Emissions. How is this going to work?

There are quite a few alternatives to internal combustion engine cars, including EV’s. But Porsche have developed a solution to still use ICE. Recently, Porsche have started to develop “sustainable bio-fuels” otherwise known as “synthetic fuels” or simply “e-fuels”, and have been testing these fuels on their GT3 Cup race cars. These fuels require no drilling, are manmade and involve taking carbon dioxide out of the atmosphere.

After the UK and EU banned cars with internal combustion engines from 2030, car manufacturers, including Toyota, were not particularly happy. Toyota, who had already spent much money on developing and producing cars with increasingly sophisticated internal combustion engines to meet ever stricter emission control standards, would now stand to lose millions on those internal combustion engine cars, therefore destabilising the world car market. Toyota, like BMW, haven’t committed to producing mainly pure electric only cars, and are sceptical of the pure EV route. As a result, they have mainly focussed on ICE and hybrid cars, such as the Prius. Toyoto have not wanted to put all their eggs in one basket so to speak. The ICE new car ban has now been pushed out to 2035, and internal combustion engine cars can be sold after this deadline, after a massive U Turn by politicians. The catch is they all have to run on sustainable bio-fuels or synthetic fuels, which Porsche are now developing and finalising. But how do these fuels work without producing carbon dioxide emissions?

Synthetic fuels are produced by recovering carbon dioxide from the atmosphere or recovering lost waste from factories. Renewable energy must be used to create hydrogen (water) from a process called electrolysis, which splits water into its hydrogen and oxygen components. After hydrogen is produced, it is combined to create methanol fuel. This can be refined into petrol which can be burned in a normal internal combustion engine without any modification to the engine required. This process can also work to produce diesel fuel to power commercial and industrial vehicles. Although e-fuels do produce carbon dioxide when burnt and released, most of this gas is offset. E-fuels take carbon dioxide or pollution out of the atmosphere! It’s said that e-fuels could reduce carbon emissions by 85% which is a significant improvement. The boss of BMW, Oliver Zipse

recently stated that an electric car world can only work with “an abundance of renewable energy, seamless public and private charging networks and access to raw materials”. We do not currently have these, which is where synthetic fuels come in. However, its not all positive news for internal combustion engine car lovers like myself, unfortunately.

The cost of producing e-fuels is astronomically high, and it takes time to produce these fuels properly. Estimations from Porsche say that its e-fuel could cost $13.75 a litre which is stupidly high, considering that the most common 91 Octane petrol can cost just short of $1.70 a litre. The most common car in Australia, the Toyota Hilux runs on Diesel and has an 80-litre tank. If calculated correctly, this could cost $1,100 to fill up on e-fuel!!! This is extremely expensive and could collapse the market for Toyota ICE cars. If this is the future, we obviously need to reduce these costs, or increase weekly incomes for individuals just to be able to afford weekly fuel costs.

Author’s note:

“This information was sourced from Car Wow’s popular YouTube channel which briefly explains synthetic fuels and why they could be a part of our future. I think its important for people to understand how these fuels work, especially people of my generation (under 20) who are learning how-to drive-in petrol cars when the world says, “Actually you’ll be driving electric cars in a couple of years’ time”. I don’t see it happening. Since electric cars do have the potential to be completely carbon neutral, this does help the environment, but it doesn’t, on its own, necessarily take emissions out of the atmosphere like synthetic fuels can, therefore positively impacting the environment for an even cleaner future. If the world is going to go 100% electric by 2050, its not actually going to help stop climate change but it does slow down the overall speed of climate change for our future generations.

Since I’m an everyday revhead, I want to be driving fast, expensive and loud cars in my future, not a silent Tesla that has no enjoyment whatsoever. Sure, electric cars have immense acceleration, but that’s the only fun factor in my opinion. They’re heavy, hard to chuck a drift around hairpins and not very pleasing to listen to electric motors go “whirrrrrrr” all day long. They don’t have turbo flutters, supercharger whines, scary up shifts and downshifts and no backfire or flames. That’s why I think synthetic fuels should be available to the public right now, to help significantly minimise climate change in order for a cleaner, more fun, loud and exciting future. There’s no denying it however; synthetic fuels are the future if you want climate change to be controlled”.

SuperSprint #3

Tailem Bend East Circuit

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Show n Shine 2023

21st of May 2023

Article by: Mark Coupe

Photos by: Ray Clements

Anearly morning start and a very nervous drive out of Adelaide to Tailem Bend, constantly cringing at the showers and cloud formations, but as it turned out yet another fine day of motorsport, the weather deciding to wash the track early morning and then provide a sunny breezy day to dry everything out for the second practice session. The East circuit is a great challenge with 22 corners to remember, a cheeky little chicane and minimal passing opportunities, so drivers really need to understand how much room to leave between the car in front so as not to disrupt the lap times, after all we are racing against ourselves.

With the coffee pot on, lunch orders being delivered, a dry track and sunny day, the competition and fast PB’s were about to be challenged. There was much talk in the

pits about track grip, wheel weights, loose sunroofs and residual water. Who knew such a professional bunch could have so many excuses lined up just in case………. And that was just Barret, Jane and Annabelle jousting for points amongst themselves.

The PCSA web site has some great footage demonstrating the passion and driving skill of our Group 4 girls battling it out, matching straight line speed against bravery on the brakes.

Group 1 provided some impressive driving skills and vehicle handling development with the fastest cars all chasing a sub 1:50 lap time. Shane Wirthensohn, Shaun Leicester, and Tim Williams all achieving the milestone and hot on their heels was Peter Panopoulas about to achieve the same but managed to drive

the rubber off the tyres and had to withdraw. Tim Williams suffered a similar fate in the last session, with times dropping accordingly.

15 of the 31 entrants all achieved a new PB for the day, demonstrating how easy it is to make improvements in a very short space of time.

Chris, Hamish, Norm, and David provided a great example of classic 911 air cooled capability, with fast times and unburnt fuel flaming out the exhaust, providing some of the loudest track cars on the day.

The rest of the field was made up of Boxsters, Caymans, Turbos, 991,996,997,992 and 944. With such a great variety of models and almost all road going cars or daily drivers, it was quite remarkable.

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Interesting Porsche Images

Schuppan 962

Porsche Carrera GTZ 2

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Porsche Carrera GTZ

Ken Block Pikes Peak tribute

2008 Porsche Cayman S lind green

Motorkana #2: Mallala

Article by: M Coupe

Photos by: Ray Clements

7th of May 2023

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Yet another fine day of motorsport with the weather obligingly moving around Mallala as requested to provide a warm sunny morning and early afternoon of memory focused driving skills at the Mallala circuit.

The usual suspects arrived to help set up the timing triggers and layout the cones, with a big thank you to Ray, Darien and Roger for their efforts. It all goes into making the day run smoothly and instructional for all participants.

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Motokana’s are a lot more casual than Super Sprints and allow you the driver a chance to practice controlling your vehicle at slower speeds. This persists until right up to the point where someone asks “what time did you get”? Well that always allows a bit of red mist to blow in and everyone steps into a competitive mode and the banter and smiles start to grow.

A hand full of new participants decided to try their skills, including Corey, Lachlan and Emmanuel, with all having a great time testing their memory while dodging cones.

Congratulations to Darien who set the fastest time in 3 of the 4 patterns and congratulations to Justin and Norm, the only 2 entries with no penalty points.

PCSA Round 2 Motorkhana Championship Results 7th May 2023 Mallala

And did you know, you can use another person in the car to help navigate? That’s not cheating!

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Performance leap in light technology

Porsche has developed the light technology of the next generation with its new high-resolution HD matrix technology. The core element of the innovation created in collaboration with partners is a chip that combines over 16,000 individually controllable micro-LEDs onto the surface area the size of a thumbnail. Of these LED chips, two are utilised for each headlight – four per vehicle. The headlights with HD matrix technology therefore offer a high-resolution light distribution up to twice as bright on a surface four times larger than previous top-notch systems.

The driver benefits from the highly flexible light that the new development makes possible thanks to extremely homogeneous illumination. In addition, there are innovative functions such as lane illumination, construction and narrow-lane light and adaptive motorway high-beam lights. The high-performance high beam turns night into day at a distance of up to 600 metres. A new non-dazzling high beam function is used for oncoming vehicles: large areas to the right and left of the anti-dazzling gap become significantly brighter.

characteristic of the brand. The previous top headlight from Porsche, by contrast, features four courtesy modules and a central Matrix module in 84-pixel technology.

The new HD matrix technology adds yet another highly efficient component. Because the HD matrix headlights only activate the pixels that are actually needed at any given moment, they consume considerably less energy that other high-resolution systems, while the amount of light remains the same.

Four-point headlight graphics can also be displayed at night

In addition to four-point daytime driving lights and static cornering lights, the new Porsche headlight includes two of the new HD matrix modules and two bi-functional modules for courtesy lighting and the auxiliary high beam. These four main light sources are arranged in a four-point design

The new HD matrix technology also stands apart in terms of design: for the first time, the characteristic Porsche four-point headlight graphics of the daytime running lights can also be seen at night when the new system is used – with both low and high beams. The HD matrix headlights will be introduced successively in different model lines with identical module technology but adapted designs. In the development process, Porsche submitted over 25 patents for the innovative technology.

World’s first high-resolution LED matrix light

The new technology must unite different, and sometimes contradictory, requirements in a single system. The aim is to distribute all light functions among four units per headlight for design reasons. Nonetheless, the individual sources of light should still combine in a way that provides homogeneous and powerful illumination

at the same time. Pre-design simulations were used to analyse which overall system design would best meet all requirements – including those of customers. As a result, Porsche opted for the new and efficient HD matrix LED technology with 16,384 pixels per module rather than the maximum resolution that is technically feasible.

The design of the headlight is clearly structured. Four almost squarely arranged light modules, each complemented by a narrow daytime running light strip above the module, trace the brand’s characteristic four-point design – by day and by night. The two upper bi-functional modules are identical and provide the courtesy lighting and auxiliary high beam with three LEDs each.

The new high-resolution Porsche LED main headlights with HD matrix beam offer a high-resolution light distribution up to twice as bright than previous systems.

Article and Photos by: Porsche Newsroom 23 Dec 2022

“Whenzonesconstruction or narrow areas are detected, the light carpet is reducedautomatically to the same width as the vehicle”

The heart of the new HD matrix technology is the two lower light units. Each features an identical LED array with integrated LED driver (ASIC) that generates an unprecedented high-resolution luminous flux in an area of just 12.8 millimetres by 3.2 millimetres. The system controller –comparable to a powerful graphics card – not only activates but also controls the brightness of each of the 16,384 individual light-emitting diodes per LED array in 1,024 steps. Different lenses, each with specifically ground optical glass, complete the two HD modules.

The lenses produce different illumination angles. The wide-angle lens of the outer HD matrix module’s ‘illumination’ covers an angle of 40 degrees of width by ten degree of height. The inner ‘Performance’ HD matrix module with telephoto lens radiates the light at 20 degrees by five degrees. Its illumination is therefore only half as high and half as wide, but significantly brighter. The light distributed by the two HD modules overlap in the centre. The new headlight thereby combines wide illumination with high intensity in the central area.

Best possible visibility in any situation

The performance leap in light technology can be attributed to this efficient generation of light and the combination of the two HD matrix modules with the two bi-functional modules. With a total of 32,768 individually controllable pixels per headlight, the HD matrix modules generate direct high-resolution light. Only the light that is actually required is generated. This is why it is known as active matrix light generation.

The HD matrix light illuminates the entire 40-degree horizontal and ten-degree vertical range with a luminous flux of over 1,400 lumens, thereby generating one of the largest and brightest high-resolution illumination areas. It covers the entire high beam range and begins just in front of the vehicle. The light can be distributed in any way within this area and this flexibility makes it possible to improve existing functions and introduce new ones – always with the aim of offering the driver the best possible visibility in any situation.

Optimised and new functions for greater safety and comfort

High beam with auxiliary high beam (highperformance high beam). If the system does not detect any vehicles driving ahead or oncoming vehicles, and the automatic high beam is active, the HD matrix modules switch from dipped beam to high beam, and the auxiliary high beam of the upper bi-functional modules is automatically switched on. This ensures an increase in the beam length and increases the performance of the high beam. More than 600 metres if the road is illuminated.

Non-dazzling high beam with new function

If the camera detects a vehicle ahead or an oncoming vehicle, the auxiliary high beam is deactivated and the vehicle is selectively masked out by switching off the corresponding pixels of the HD matrix modules. The energy that this frees up is converted into additional, functional HD light. The full width of the available HD light is used to optimise the illumination of the non-dazzling high beam and to improve the driver’s visibility – without dazzling other drivers. When anti-dazzling is activated, the amount of light from the HD matrix module to the right and left of the anti-dazzling gap is doubled, resulting in significant brightening of the remaining high beam range.

Lane illumination

This function is used for better illumination of the vehicle’s own lane in the form of a light carpet. The lane between the road markings becomes significantly brighter. And this regardless of the vehicle’s position in the lane. Whether the vehicle is further to the right, further to the left or in the middle – the light carpet adheres to the road markings as if it were a magnet. The function is activated exclusively on motorways or comparable roads. It enables early detection of hazardous objects and reduces lane changes by other, less attentive drivers into the vehicle’s own lane. In the case of deliberate lane changes, the light carpet is briefly widened to cover both lanes when the marking is crossed, before subsequently illuminating only the new lane more brightly once the lane change is complete.

Construction and narrow-lane light

When construction zones or narrow areas are detected, the light carpet is automatically reduced to the same width as the vehicle, including mirrors, to brighten the lane and thus make it visible to the driver. This visual support enables drivers to better assess their position in the narrow lane as well as overtaking manoeuvres. Steering and speed corrections are demonstrably reduced, with lane keeping and road safety being enhanced as a result.

Adaptive motorway high beam

On motorways and comparable high-speed roads, the control system ensures the best possible illumination of the driver’s lane while also optimally adapting the light distribution to the conditions on the motorway. The illumination is cut off with a soft transition towards the median strip, which prevents drivers in the oncoming lane being dazzled.

Animation as greeting and send-off

When locking and unlocking the vehicle, the dipped beam of the four-point headlights ensures visibility and safety in front of and around the vehicle. The vehicle sends the driver off with a discreet animation: the HD matrix modules generate two headlight graphics in a four-point design that is characteristic of the brand and which sweep horizontally over any walls opposite or garage doors, for example, before going out. The light system then activates the animation in reverse order when the parked vehicle is unlocked and the driver’s door is opened.

Challenge Bathurst return to the Mountain

Article and Photos by: Mark Coupe 24-27 Nov 2022

After 3 years I had the privilege of an invitation to the PCNSW regularity slot within the Challenge Bathurst weekend. The event comprises 2 days of sprints across 5 categories and 2 days of regularity with 5 groups, 2 of them being club specific - a Porsche group and a Nissan Z group.

For me it would be the sixth time I had been around the mountain; the last time was 2019 when the hard left-hand cornering at Murrays Corner starved the motor of oil and that was the end of the big end bearings and crankshaft. So, 2022 saw me back with the rebuilt engine to see how the performance would compare.

The trip across to Bathurst was more than just interesting, after storms here in Adelaide and me still cleaning up around my house from fallen trees a couple of weeks earlier. Nevertheless, that was nothing compared to what had happened across SA and in the other states. As we were checking the road reports, we had to guestimate what route we could use and how much time in reserve, in our planning. Across the Hay plains we had to travel along a section of road which was covered with water, flowing fast and over a foot deep, but that was minor compared to the really bad stuff. So many pieces of road missing, so many mozzies and while sitting in the rest stop at Cowra, which looked the same as it normally does, above us, at least 3 metres above us, was grass!!!, evidence of how high the water level had been only a week earlier.

So, in the 33-year-old Porsche 928 S4 auto, I set out to see if the previous lap time of 2:46.5 could be significantly improved with the new motor.

Previous statistics in 2019 were:

190km/h up Mountain Straight into Griffins Bend.

230km/h down Conrod into the Chase.

Best lap ever 2:46.5.

For this year 2022 we achieved:

211km/h up Mountain Straight into Griffins Bend.

256km/h down Conrod into the Chase.

Best lap ever 2:34.3….scary fast, a huge difference, but what a rush, just awesome.

A very scary 12 seconds difference and scary, mainly from the negative g’s as you go over the crest up Mountain Straight and over the crest down Conrod Straight. The car felt very loose so I may need to drop the car an inch or so.

A couple of quick lap video links, shame about the 33 auto box gear changes , ha ha.

https://youtu.be/S8jh56dmYzk

https://youtu.be/k2pBNuFPvy0

Well it was great fun and a great bunch of club members from NSW, VIC, QLD, all enjoying their weekend around such an iconic race track. After a warmup lap across the start finish line, heading into Hell Corner and onto Mountain Straight it feels so magical / surreal / adrenaline charging. It was hold on tight and fire through Griffins toward the cutting, the scenery was amazing, all the track signage for the Bathurst 1000 was still in place which just made it even more special,

swallow the bravery pill and hold it flat from the cutting, bounce off the curbs to line up over the crest into Reid Park, aim for the grate at Sulman and McPhillamy hoping the grip prevents it sliding into the walls. Across Brock Skyline gives you the opportunity to take a glimpse of how high you actually climb up the mountain, it’s definitely not a hill. Exit Skyline and prepare for the Esses, line it up correctly and it’s a swift ride through the dipper dropping from corner to corner to then take the second bravery pill preparing for the exit out of Forest Elbow and see if you can maintain flat out down Conrod into the Chase. 256kph into the Chase, hard on the brakes and line it up for the best exit out of the Chase down to Murrays Corner and keep an eye on the oil pressure gauge, apply full throttle to cross the start finish line and do it all again. Breathe relax and enjoy it.

You can’t have a motorsport event without worrying about the weather, and the days leading up to the event were no exception. Our last session saw large spots of rain hit mountain straight with red and yellow flags being displayed, but miraculously, we maintained a dry track to the finish. Five minutes after finishing our session the heavens opened up with the most spectacular lightening and thunderstorms covering the mountain.

Results for the weekend

Amazingly I was the fastest and highest scoring South Australian competitor, worth the trip!

Seriously though I am very impressed with the car and can’t wait to engineer the manual gearbox into the old girl.

Flood levels at the Cowra Rest Stop

Bore and Stroke, there is no substitute for horsepower!

Taking the heat.

It was so amazing after a trip to Bathurst, experiencing the difference when you turn a 5.0L engine into 6.55L’s….. Going up Mountain straight this year I almost clocked the same speed as going down through the chase in previous years, and was much lighter as we crested at over 200km/h heading for Griffin’s bend. Apart from needing to drop the car and increase the spring rate a little the overall result was satisfying. The gearbox held together but the heat was still getting up there, so before the Porsche Easter Nationals this year the challenge for me was to provide additional cooling and manage the extra temperatures being experienced, without having to run the heater on full when the ambient temperature was 35 degrees outside.

Heat management, as most modern Porsche specs demonstrate, is the best way to maintain reliability whilst extracting the most horsepower.

Article by: Mark Coupe

Photos by: Mark Coupe & Bob Taylor 3rd of May 2023

It will also help reduce oil mist and breathing, fingers crossed…….. modern engineering terms.

A bit of research and a few measurements later I was able to convince myself that a couple of new model Supra turbo upgrade auxiliary radiators would fit inside the guards under the pop up head lights, in front of the inner guard liners. Plumbing it in was the tricky part, involving breaking into the cooling system whilst still maintaining the heater circuit was the plan. Making the hose connections was fairly straight forward; turn down some aluminium and weld in an angled tee, add a circulation booster pump and all should be fine.

Additionally, after manufacturing some easy access mounting brackets and locating (global sourcing) some quick release hose connections, the system was ready to be primed, painted and weighed to see how it would respond.

So, all that was needed now was some serious track time to prove the system.

Easter Nationals was my next track availability, and I was somewhat nervous given the changes and expectations I had of the car’s performance. On top of the cooling changes, I managed to set up the new springs, ride height and re-set the wheel alignment and steering rack position.

The Easter weekend proved a great success, with a PB at the international and East circuit, some really melted tyres, no overheating and

significantly reduced oil breathing. I was happy with a scary 2:10.5 for this old girl but know there is a few more seconds available if I’m capable and a fresh gearbox is installed.

Now to strip the car and start modelling up a six speed sequential gear box. Hope to see you next Easter.

Undercover Boss: Camping At Le Mans With Porsche’s CEO

of Porsche. More than 1,200 people applied. We only give out 200 tickets with everyone who wins one able to bring a friend or partner.”

Camping in a roof tent on top of the 911 Turbo

For 75 years, from the boardroom to assembly line, Porsche has been a family. And come early summer, when the conditions are right in a certain corner of northwest France, that family likes to go camping.

Since its return to top tier endurance racing, Porsche has supported its factory campaigns at the 24 Hours of Le Mans with a travelling fanbase of employees, all of whom are invited to camp together on the infield at the Circuit de la Sarthe. At the heart of the action, the Porsche Employee Camp has become something of an institution in recent years, a ringside seat at the greatest race in the world

Le Mans is a nine-hour drive from Stuttgart, and on the Thursday preceding the race, the roads due east of Baden-Württemberg were dotted with a mix of camper vans, motorhomes and a variety of Porsche models –from high-performance Caymans and 911s to several examples of the highly practical, all-electric Taycan Sport Turismo. The Employee Camp filled steadily over the next two days, old friends reconnecting and new friendships forming over a shared anticipation of what was about to unfold. And parked up in one corner of the campsite was a black 911 Turbo S, unusual only because of its matching black roof tent.

The 100th staging of Le Mans meant the Employee Camp would play host to a number of special events. Alongside the traditional barbecue and musical entertainment, the site was visited by factory drivers André Lotterer, Dane Cameron and Nick Tandy, one driver from

The 55-year-old was joined by his wife, and for two nights they camped in a roof tent on top of his 911 Turbo, revealing to colleagues that it was actually very comfortable.

While the CEO had a packed schedule over the weekend, he nevertheless found time to spend with his fellow campers, watching the race and enjoying the unique atmosphere that the Employee Camp offers.

The 55-year-old was joined by his wife, and for two nights they camped in a roof tent on top of his 911 Turbo, revealing to colleagues that it was actually very comfortable.

with an unrivalled party atmosphere.

With just 400 places made available for the camp this year, a lottery system is used that selects the lucky winners at random. And in 2023, with Porsche Penske Motorsport competing for overall victory with the 963 for the first time, applications were understandably high. The man tasked with managing this demand and Porsche’s annual exodus to La Sarthe is Richard Schramm, Assistant to the Executive Board Human Resources and Social Affairs. “We held the lottery in April and there was huge demand for tickets,” Schramm says, “because this was such a unique opportunity to go to the centennial Le Mans in the 75th year

each works car, to take part in a Q&A session and photo opportunity. They were also joined by Brand Ambassador and 919 Hybrid veteran Mark Webber and representatives of the Racing for Charity initiative which would see 750 euros donated to three charities for every lap But for many, the most memorable moment of the weekend would be more impromptu. On race day itself, employees queuing up for their breakfast were greeted by the surprising sight of Oliver Blume waiting in line with them. Eager to be at the centre of the Porsche community on this remarkable weekend in racing history, Porsche’s CEO and Chairman of the Executive Board had come up with the unusual idea of sleeping under canvas in amongst his coworkers.

While the CEO had a packed schedule over the weekend, he nevertheless found time to spend with his fellow campers, watching the race and enjoying the unique atmosphere that the Employee Camp offers.

“I’m lucky that through my work I can get as close to the action as anyone could dream,” said Blume, following the weekend. “But this year was incredibly special: camping on a Porsche, in amongst the Porsche community, is something I’ll never forget. The fans are at the heart of Le Mans, and this is what keeps drawing us back.”

Following what would prove to be a challenging debut for the 963 at Le Mans, the sense of community at Porsche was nevertheless stronger than ever. “On the Monday after the race, I sent out a survey for feedback on the whole experience,” continues Schramm, “and lots of people commented on how meaningful it was that our CEO was sleeping in the camp and standing in line to get breakfast. Everyone loved that he was there, in shorts and sandals, totally relaxed and just part of the Porsche crew.”

At this year’s 24 Hours of Le Mans, race fans in the Porsche Employee Camp were surprised by an unlikely neighbour.

Article and Photos by: Porsche Newsroom 23rd of June 2023

Foggy Dew Run

The fog met our fleet of 17 Porsches as we headed up Greenhill Road from the Feathers Hotel, destination Meadows. The camaraderie amongst club members and friends was captured in the group photo. Although rain was forecast, it came and went without any hassles as we wove our way through hills and dales in and out of Summertown, Uraidla and Lenswood. The Hills were definitely alive with gorgeous autumn colours, fields of orchards and post-harvest vines.

In an unbroken formation, surprisingly no horse floats, trailers, Sunday drivers or pelotons to interrupt our drive, everyone navigated the

un-signposted right turn followed by the lefthand sweep along Swamp Road before the road straightened out with an enjoyable 100km/ hr speed limit. Inexplicably, as we whizzed past, none of our drivers were tempted by the roadside stall selling Rhubarb and Apple Pies, nor the free Horse Poo!

Out along Biggs Flat there was some fast-paced driving (within the speed limit) as we passed the Jurlique Farm and the Jupiter Creek Gold Diggings. Thankfully there was no sign of flooding on the clearly signposted 2km section of Kondoparinga Road, designed like a rollercoaster to mitigate against heavy rains.

Article and Photos by: Catherine Baldwin Sunday 28th May 2023

Curated by Chris Baldwin (and noting my conflict of interest), our Foggy Dew Run was a truly enjoyable 60km circuit through the lovely Adelaide Hills, which concluded at the Mawson House Café in Meadows. Fourteen cars and 21 people were well and truly ready for their cup of tea or coffee on arrival. And, although we were hit by the crisp 12C outdoors, the welcome inside was warm and friendly. We even had a little ray or two of sunshine between showers.

Hosted by owners Matilda and Jacob, there were delicious servings of eggs, pancakes or gourmet toasties over friendly conversation and plenty of laughter. Our President Vic joined us in his subtle (racing #27) 996 Black Turbo. Notably Kym’s brand new 718 Boxter GTS 4litre drew everyone’s attention. He was accompanied by his son Anthony

who was lucky enough to take the wheel for the trip home.

When asked about his Porsche, James offered the descriptor GT3 however, when pressed, he added 911/992. To everyone’s delight. Lee Fulton had rather optimistically started the run with the top down on his 981 Boxster but proudly declared that, at the first drop of rain, it could be up in 3 seconds.

Lisa and her passenger Scott joined us from Mildura with her newly acquired Porsche 997.1 Carrera S in a beautiful silver blue. Unfortunately we were not to be blessed with the appearance of Greg Keane in his GT2RS. Perhaps next time Greg!

The details of the Porsches participating in the Foggy Dew Run are listed here as it is, after all, about the drive and car!

Hillclimb 2 at Collingrove

2023 Hillclimb

Photos by: Vini Ferrari (Sports Car Club) PCSA

5 Reasons the Cayman/ Boxster 718 EV Is Critical to Porsche’s Electric Dreams

Article by: Brett Foote (by kind permission)

Article date: 15th of May 2023

Photos by: Motor1.com (by kind permission)

Porsche is taking a huge risk by electrifying the Cayman and Boxster, as the 718 EV could set the standard for the future of the sports car in general.

Rumors regarding the fact that Porsche was working on a 718 EV version of the Boxster and Cayman have swirled for years to this point, with the automaker itself even making it pretty clear that such a machine is in fact in the works.

The 718 EV duo will reportedly arrive in 2024 for the 2025 model year, ushering in a totally new era for Porsche, even though it already builds and sells an entire all-electric family with the Taycan nameplate. One could easily debate whether or not this is a good idea, but to us, the more important question here is, will it work, or will the 718 EV fail spectacularly, crushing Porsche’s electric dreams in one swift blow?

It Marks a Turning Point

It’s no secret that Porsche is investing heavily in electrification, as are many other automakers. But for a brand that built its legacy and reputation on lightweight, nimble-handling sports cars, well, that’s a bit of a different ballgame than building all-electric crossovers. Porsche fans love the 718 for its handling prowess, and it’s obviously critical that the brand replicate this

feeling in an EV version, difficult as that may be given the heft added by battery packs.

It’s a Bit of a Test

Porsche isn’t afraid to create an EV out of the blue – see, the Taycan – or even electrify vehicles like the Macan. However, when it comes to icons like the 911, well, we don’t even have a hybrid option yet, and for a very good reason. Getting an electrified version of the 911 wrong would prove to be a major roadblock for Porsche on its mission to electrify all the things, so the 718 seems like a perfect guinea pig to get that right.

It Will Affect the Entire Market

Undoubtedly, other sports car makers – and perhaps even mainstream companies – are keeping close tabs on the 718 EV, because it’s likely going to set the standard for the future EV market in that regard. If the all-electric Cayman and Boxster succeed and offer blistering performance with the same feel as the ICEpowered versions, others will be scrambling to emulate it. However, if it fails to gain a foothold in the market, all-electric sports cars in general could look a lot different in the future.

It’s Completely Different

To electrify the 718, Porsche must utilize an entirely new platform – the PPE architecture shared with other VW Group vehicles – meaning that nothing will carry over from the ICE version. The good news here is, Porsche can move the battery pack around to maximize weight distribution and replicate the feel of its midengine brethren, but it’s essentially starting from scratch here.

Weight Concerns

As most are well aware by now, given the infancy of current battery technology, EVs are incredibly heavy, and that’s a problem for a car that can attribute at least part of its magic to being on the svelte side. Waiting until things like solid state batteries become viable may be the better option, but it seems as if Porsche will move forward regardless with a targeted curb weight of around 3,600 pounds – which is quite a bit more than its ICE brethren, though with enough power and the right chassis tuning, that may be a moot point.

Throw in the fact that the 718 EV will undoubtedly cost more than the ICE versions, and it’s easy to see that Porsche has a tough sell on its hands here. However, with enough performance, the right feel, and the possibility of an all-wheel-drive version, an electrified Cayman and Boxster certainly have potential, though Porsche is also facing tremendous pressure to get it right. And, even if it does, there’s always the possibility that people will simply shun it, regardless.

Motorsport Festival 2023

Photos by: Bob Taylor

Porsche 718 Spyder RS becomes the pinnacle of the mid-engined family

Thirty years after the presentation of the Boxster concept car, Porsche is launching the most powerful version yet of the popular mid-engined roadster: the new Porsche 718 Spyder RS. For the first time, the high-revving naturally aspirated engine from the 911 GT3 is being deployed in an open-topped mid-engined sports car.

Porsche tops off the 718 mid-engine model line with a sports car counterpart to the 718 Cayman GT4 RS. For the first time, the 368 kW (500 PS) naturally aspirated six-cylinder boxer from the 911 GT3 features in an open-top mid-engined sports car. The same lightweight power unit with its high-revving design also powers the Porsche 911 GT3 Cup racing car.

The exceptionally lightweight and purist-pleasing manual soft-top roof of the 718 Spyder RS makes the highly evocative sound of the engine an even more compelling experience. The effect is further heightened by the standard lightweight stainless steel sports exhaust system and the distinctive process air inlets on the sides behind the headrests.

High-revving naturally aspirated engine and resolutely lightweight construction.

The powertrain of the new 718 Spyder RS is identical to that of the 718 Cayman GT4 RS coupe. The six-cylinder boxer engine, with its cylinder displacement of 4.0 litres, revs up to 9,000 rpm and generates an output of 368 kW (500 PS) and a maximum torque of 450 Newton meters. Combined with a short-ratio seven-speed PDK transmission, the six-cylinder engine propels the two-seater roadster from 0-100 km/h in 3.4 seconds and the car hits the 200-km/h mark in just 10.9 seconds when tested on the track. Compared to the 718 Spyder without the ‘RS’ designation, the new range-topper not only boasts an additional 59 kW (80 PS), but also accelerates to 100 km/h half a second faster.

Like every modern RS model, the new 718 Spyder RS is available exclusively with the Porsche dual clutch transmission (PDK). This gearbox shifts through its seven gears at lightning speed and guarantees maximum performance. The gearshift paddles allow

drivers to keep their hands on the steering wheel even when shifting gears manually.

Alternatively, the driver can use the ergonomically designed selector lever on the centre console.

In addition to the more powerful engine, the new model’s lower weight also contributes to better performance: At 1,410 kilograms, the Spyder RS weighs 40 kg less than the 718 Spyder with PDK. As the last new 718 to feature a combustion engine, the Spyder RS marks the crowning achievement of the model line that was launched in 2016.

Article & Photos By: Porsche Newsroom 9th Of May 2023

Balanced aerodynamics

The front end of the new Porsche 718 Spyder RS is almost identical to the front end of the 718 Cayman GT4 RS. The standard front bonnet is made of carbon-fibre reinforced plastic (CFRP) and features a wide air outlet above the bumper. The two NACA air inlet ducts enhance brake cooling without adversely affecting the drag coefficient (Cd) value.

Side blades on the outer ends of the bumper increase downforce, while the front spoiler lip is slightly shorter than on the 718 Cayman GT4 RS. which In conjunction with its large rear wing, produces higher overall downforce on the Cayman and therefore requires a larger spoiler lip to achieve aerodynamic balance. Instead of a wing, the 718 Spyder RS features a striking tear-off edge shaped like a ducktail. All aerodynamic components are intricately coordinated. They maintain the car’s aerodynamic balance and ensure maximum driving stability at high speeds.

Purist soft-top design

The new 718 Spyder RS comes with a manually operated lightweight Spyder RS soft-top. The design is amazingly compact, consisting of two parts: a sun sail and a weather deflector. Both are completely removable and can be stowed in the vehicle. The sun sail alone can also be used as a ‘bimini top’ like on a boat, thereby protecting the driver and front passenger from intense sunlight. With the side windows down, the passenger compartment remains largely open to the side and behind the passengers. Together with the weather deflector, this creates a complete top that provides effective protection against rain when the side windows are raised. The entire top weighs only 18.3 kg, that’s 7.6 kg less than the one on the 718 Spyder and 16.5 kg less than the 718 Boxster top. Drivers who wish to shave an additional eight kilograms from the weight of the vehicle can leave the top at home instead.

Sports suspension of the highest precision and agility

The chassis of the 718 Spyder RS uses components from the 718 Cayman GT4 RS and the 718 Spyder and is designed for maximum driving pleasure on winding roads. It comes standard with Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM) with sports tuning and has been lowered by 30 millimetres. It also features Porsche Torque Vectoring (PTV) with mechanical rear differential lock, suspension bearings with ball joints and 20-inch forged aluminium wheels.

The behaviour of the chassis is characterised by razor-sharp steering precision, as well as agile and extremely neutral handling. The ride height, camber, track and anti-roll bar can all be adjusted individually. Compared to the 718 Cayman GT4 RS, spring and damper rates have been reduced to achieve a more relaxed, characteristically convertible-style set-up.

Performance-focused interior

A sporty character defines the inside of the car too: the interior is reduced to the functional and ergonomic essentials. The grippy RS sports steering wheel is covered with Race-Tex and features a yellow 12 o’clock marking. The standard full bucket seats are made of lightweight CFRP in a carbon-weave finish and offer particularly impressive lateral support.

The seat covers are made of black leather, while the perforated Race-Tex seat centre features a contrasting colour with a black background. The contrasting colours are Arctic Grey and Carmine Red. A ‘Spyder RS’ logo in the respective contrasting colour is embroidered on the headrests. The dashboard and trims are covered with leather. Available exterior colours include four plain and three metallic paints, including the new Vanadium Grey Metallic as well as the special colours Arctic Grey, Shark Blue and Ruby Star Neo.

Optional Weissach Package and matching chronograph

An optional Weissach Package is also available for the Spyder RS. The exceptionally lightweight, optional forged magnesium wheels can be ordered in combination with this particularly sporty equipment package. The sports exhaust system tailpipes are made of titanium. The look is inspired by the limited-edition 935 from 2018. A visual highlight inside the car is the upper part of the dashboard covered with anti-glare Race-Tex.

Exclusively available to buyers of the Porsche 718 Spyder RS is a handcrafted chronograph by Porsche Design, a premium-quality watch from Porsche’s in-house watchmaking operation in Solothurn, Switzerland. Designed to match the configuration of the car, the particularly lightweight case is made of titanium, the dial is made of carbon and the strap is made of vehicle leather. The rotor on the back reflects the respective rim design on the 718 Spyder RS.

Pub Dinner At General Havelock

Article by: Catherine Baldwin

Photos by: Lee Fulton

On a cold blustery night the Havelock Hotel, fondly referred to as The Havey, welcomed 28 club members and partners for a pub dinner on Friday 23 June 2023. Celebrating its 150th anniversary with a million-dollar facelift the Havey has a cosy historic atmosphere complete with traditional log fire. Although the food was slow to arrive, the lively conversation and chatter kept us entertained as we savoured the thought of what was to come from the varied and delicioussounding menu.

Described as the ‘heart and soul of Hutt St’ Hugo Pedler, Director of Penny Hospitality has invested in The Havey as part of the revitalisation of Hutt St as a hospitality hub. Some in our midst suggested the nearby Arab Steed, cnr Gilles and Hutt St was a superior choice, these two pubs forming the original social setting in the 1870s when this area of the city was sparsely populated.

I couldn’t help but wonder what Major General Sir Henry Havelock would have made of the Porsche centred conversation of club members at this pub dinner. He is acclaimed for having led the British troops against an uprising in its Indian Empire in 1857 and is memorialised in London’s Trafalgar Square and in multiple locations throughout the British Empire.

Our Pub Dinner was rich in tales of Porsche drives, motorsports events and people’s lives as we gathered around three long tables. Reverberations of the Porsche Club Committee monthly meetings held in this upstairs space could be felt but were swiftly washed away by the array of wines, beers and spirits on offer.

Amongst the many stories shared, it was good to meet Erika and Corry who have rejoined the Club after 15 years away from Adelaide including working in New Guinea. Michael and Megan regaled us about the procurement of their first 997.1 Carrera, from Scotland via Canberra, without a sunroof, which was a pre-requisite for 6’7” Michael, whose head just clears the available headroom.

We all had a relaxing and enjoyable evening, in the name of Porsche! Thank you Lee for the organisation.

2023 PCSA Social Calendar

Updated 28 May ver 1.3

· July 14th Black Tie event, Penfolds Magill Estate at 6pm

· August 4th Asian banquet at 6.30pm, The Empress, Toorak Gardens

· September 24th Drive to The National Motor Museum and picnic lunch. Start 9.30am From the Tower Hotel, Magill

· October 28/29th Weekend away – Links Lady Bay Resort - Normanville

· November 26th Christmas party Ashton oval

· December 3rd Drive and picnic, leaving at 10am from The Feathers Hotel

2023 Competition Calendar

Sun 9th Jul Sprint #4 Mallala State Round 3*

Sun 30th Jul Sprint #5 The Bend East

Sun 20th Aug Hill Climb #3 Collingrove Wintercup 4*

Sat 26th Aug Sprint #6 The Bend GT Circuit (new)

Sun 1st Oct Motorkhana #3 Mallala Skid Pan

22nd Oct Sprint/Pass/Press The Bend Intl Circuit (NC)

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12th December 2022

* Entries via Motorsport Australia / SCC round NC = Non-Championship Round

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Past Presidents

1974/75 D. Christison

1975/76 D. Christison

1976/77 D. Christison

1977 /78 P. Dennis

1978/79 B. Clements!

1979/80 B Clements

1980/81 T Klaveniek

1981/82 T Lynas

1982/83 T. Lynas

1983/84 T Lynas

1984/85 T. Lynas

1985/86 J. Nicholls

B. Lynas

P. Rosenzweig

1995/96 P. Dixon

1996/97 P. Dixon

/98 P. Dixon

1998/99 P Dixon

1999/00 P. Kowalenko

2000/01 P. Kowalenko

2001/02 P Brunnthaler

2002/03 P. Brunnthaler

2003/04 M. Rooke

2004/05 J. Palmer

2005/06 J. Palmer

2006/07 S. Elshaw

2007 /08 S Elshaw

2008/09 A Sparks

2009/10 A. Sparks

2010/11 N Goodall

2011/12 N. Goodall

2012/13 N. Goodall

2013/14 K. Obst

2014/15 K. Obst

2015/16 K. Obst

2016/17 G. Crowe

2017/18 G. Crowe

2018/19 V Moore

2019/20 V Moore

2020/21 V Moore

2021/22 V Moore

2022/23 V Moore

Motorkhana Champion

2004/05 M Ewer

2005/06 M Ewer

2006/07 D. Gilbert

2007/08 P. Kowalenko

2008/09 R. Paterson

2009/10 D. Gilbert

2010/11 M. Almond

2011/12 R. Paterson

2012/13 R. Paterson

2013/14 R Paterson

2014/15 D. Herreen

2015/16 R. Paterson

2016/17 D. Herreen

2017/18 S. Thiele

2018/19 J. Coote

2019/2020 R Paterson

2020/21 Steve Thiele

2022 Darien Herreen

Hillclimb Champion

2004/05 J. Palmer

2005/06 J. Palmer

2006/07 J Palmer & M. Ewer

2007/08 A. Sparks & M. Ewer

2008/09 G. Keene

2009/10 A. Plate

2010/11 N Goodall & 0. Sheahan

2011/12 R Paterson

2012/13 R. Harrison

2013/14 R Paterson

2014/15 A. Trimmer

2015/16 R Paterson

2016/17 S. Hevera

2017/18 S. Thiele

2018/19 R.Edwards

2019/20 T. Keynes

2020/21 Peter Panopoulos

2022 Roger Patterson

Sprint Champion

2004/05 J. Palmer

2005/06 M. Rooke

2006/07 J Palmer

2007/08 P. Jaquillard

2008/09 0. Sheahan

2009/10 A. Eime

2010/11 N. Goodall

2011/12 M Ewer

2012/13 R. Reynolds

2013/14 A. Trimmer

2014/15 D. Herreen

2015/16 M. Curyer

2016/17 T. Keynes

2017/18 M Rogers

2018/19 P. Panopoulos

2019/20 D. Herreen

2020/21 Peter Panopoulos

2022 Roger Patterson

Club Driving Champion

1985/86 T Lynas

1986/8 7 T. Lynas

1987/88 D. Wallis

1988/89 T. John

1989/90 R Catford

1990/91 T. Gentile

1991/92 T. John

1992/93 R. Catford

1993/94 T. Matthews

1994/95 R Paterson

1995/96 R. Geue

1996/97 P. Dixon

1997 /98 D Gilbert

1998/99 M Ewer

1999/00 M Ewer

2000/01 M Ewer

2001/02 D. Gilbert

2002/03 M. Ewer

2003/04 M. Ewer

2004/05 J Palmer

2005/06 M. Ewer

2006/07 M Ewer

2007/08 A. Sparks

2008/09 G. Keene

2009/10 R. Paterson

2010/11 N. Goodall

2011/12 R Paterson

2012/13 R. Reynolds

Honorary Life Members

2014/15 D. Herreen

2015/16 R. Paterson

2016/17 D. Herreen

2017/18 S Thiele

2018/19 N. Goodall

2019/20 D. Herreen

2020/21 Peter Panopoulos

2022 Roger Patterson

Lady Competitor of the Year

1990/91 S Gentile

1991/92 P. Klaveniek

1992/93 J. Nicholls

1993/94 L. Scammell

1994/95 L. Scammell

1995/96 L. Scammell

1996/97 A. Sparks

1998 to 2004 Not awarded

2004/05 M Ruediger

2005/06 M. Ruediger

2006/07 A Sparks

2007 /08 A. Sparks

2008/09 A. Eime

2009/10 A Eime

2010/11 A Eime

2011-2020 Not awarded

2022 Not Awarded

Club Person of the Year

1987/88 T. Nicholls

1988/89 K. Herbst

1989/90 T. John

1990/91 T John

1991/92 D. Wallbridge

1992/93 L . McDonnell

1993/94 L. Scammell

1994/95 L. Scammell

1995/96 P. Dixon

1996/97 B Smith

1997/98 P. Kowalenko

1998/99 H. Kowalenko

1999/00 D Callow

2000/01 J-A. Brunnthaler

2001/02 M. Rooke

2002/03 K. Somerville

2003/04 C. Johnston

2004/05 G. Cook

2005/06 N. Goodall

2006/07 R. Ruediger

2007 /08 J Sheahan

2008/09 R. Weekes

A. Seaman H. Kowalenko

B. Gare R. Pryor

2010/11 K. Obst

2011/12 R Pryor

2012/13 J. Pierson

2013/14 J. O'Connor

2014/15 D. Witten

2015/16 A. Seaman

2016/17 R. Clements

2017/19 Not awarded

2019/20 H Kowalenko

2020/21 Mike Rogers

2022 Ray Pryor

Peter kowalenko Trevor John Kaz Herbst Wayne Obst

Stuart Elshaw David Gilbert Norm Goodall