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3 . E d i t o r i a l

3 6 : B i g , B i g g e r, B e s t S p r i n t

5 . P re s i d e n t ’s R e p o r t

42: Adelaide Rally Sprinters

7 . P a r t n e r s P a g e

4 8 : A d e l a i d e R a l l y o n To u r

7 . C a l e n d a r o f E v e n t s

52: Adelaide Rally – Old Meets New

8 . L u c k y F o r S o m e 7 t h E d i t i o n G T 3

54. 956 – 962 Red Letter Day

1 2 . To p S h o w A n d S h i n e r s

6 0 . M e m o r y Tr a i n i n g M o t o r k h a n a

1 8 . S h o w & S h i n e S h o w s t o p p e r s

64. Family Fun Day

2 0 . M o re S h o w & S h i n e S h o w s t o p p e r s

68. DB 968 – 997 - 992

2 2 . Ta y c a n R e a d y F o r L a u n c h

71: Roll of Honour

2 8 . M e g a M a l l a l a S p r i n t

7 2 : Ta n g e r i n e D r e a m

3 4 : S h a n n o n ’s S A C h a m p i o n s h i p – M a l l a l a

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Hi all, I hope the start to 2021 has been good to you all. For those of us crying into our beer at the prospect of internal combustion engine cars becoming as rare as hens teeth, just hold on. Salvation may be at hand, and all due to the efforts of Porsche who isn’t planning to go down without a fight. Ferrari and Lamborghini have also come out claiming they don’t intend to totally walk away from the glorious roar of their fossil fuelled missiles any time soon. Of course the dilemma is how to meet the ultra low emission targets Europe and the world at large are bringing to bear. Part of Porsche’s answer lies in the planned development of a new synthetic fuel, primarily to maintain its motorsport program but with the potential to be extended into production car use. In partnership with Siemens Energy, Porsche plans to build a pilot, wind turbine powered, plant in Chile to prove the concept. So while Porsche is still heavily committed to an electric future, we may get to enjoy the glorious sound of a screaming flat six engine for a few years, yet. The dinosaur in me says, bring it on. Further to this, Albrecht Reimold, Member of the Executive Board for Production and Logistics at Porsche made the following comments around Porsche’s future plans in this area. When asked, will combustion engines still be made in 2050, he said, “On everything I’ve seen thus far, the answer is a clear yes. Here at Porsche we adopted a clear and sustainable product strategy years ago. It’s based on the three pillars of fuel-efficient combustion engines, lowemission hybrid models and all-electric vehicles. Low-emission technologies are playing an ever-greater role. Combustion engines still have a lot of potential when it comes to meeting stricter environmental regulations. In five years, half of all new Porsche cars will have an electric motor – either as a hybrid vehicle or an all-electric sports car. However, different parts of the world are developing in very different ways with respect to electric mobility and how they’re expanding the relevant infrastructure. So we’re also working on innovative solutions such as sustainably produced synthetic fuels. These will be ready for the market in the next five years. According to experts, these e-fuels will be able to save millions of tonnes of carbon every year.” And when asked; “What does that mean for the future range of products, he said, “Porsche will become more electric, but not entirely so. The 911 will not be available with an all-electric drive. Over the next five years we’ll be investing around 15 billion euros in electric mobility, sustainable production, and the digital transformation”

As I sit here writing this report I can hear in the background the sounds of vehicles of all types zipping around my local area. And I must confess that as I get older I am finding some of them quite annoying. The sound of a two stroke Suzuki trail bike blatting up my street, or a V6 Commodore tearing up the road with a poor aftermarket sports system that sounds like a defective whoopy cushion. All are an intrusion into my sanctuary, and I will not miss them at all when whisper quite electric and hydrogen powered vehicles replace them. But, I can never imagine a time when I would tire of the deep rumble of a well sorted V8, the throbbing of a WRX, the wailing roar of Roger Paterson’s old Blue GT3 down the back straight at Mallala or the high pitched crescendo of a Ferrari on song. Sadly it seems we can’t have our cake and eat it too. I can only hope our car makers will find a way to give electric vehicles a voice that can electrify us in more ways than one and keep the motoring spirit alive. And now to the magazine itself. In regards to COVID we are seriously in the best state, in the best country in the world, and the massive increase in Porsche Club special events and activities so far this year are evidence of that. So we have the family fun day, carried over from last year, sprints at Mallala and The Bend, as well as extensive coverage of the Adelaide Rally (also carried over) and our Motorkhana. To top that I have also had a fantastic amount of support from the following people in either volunteering to write me a report, or who twisted a few arms and found the volunteer writers for me. Peter Panopoulos being one of those who did some serious arm twisting for me. Watch out if he heads for you at a future event with a mischievous smile on his face. You could be next. Thanks to Ron Wishart for his ongoing support also. Richard Holdsworth has written a great piece on some very special cars he has seen out and about in his travels. Tom Klaveniak, Geoff Olle and Roger Paterson have provided some interesting perspectives on the Adelaide Rally. Tom and Kylie Fotheringham, Nick Ploubidis, Ashley Gillies, Miro Rapaic, Rob Stewart, Benlee Yap and Howard Mostyn have provided insightful views on some of the motorsport events they have recently competed in. David Burrell and Zander Pickering have both delighted me with some personal accounts of their Porsche quests, and last but not least, Shan Bau has put together the first, of what we hope will be many, Porsche Partners Reports. We also have a very welcome new advertiser in “Trading Garage”. The home of Australia’s most collectable vehicles. Check out their website “tradinggarage. com”. It’s quite addictive. We have so much content that I have had to make this a bumper issue to fit it all in. What more can I say but thank you to you all.

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president’s report Dear Members 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. 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. 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. 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.

club committee Very soon you will be receiving emails, asking you to respond to a series of questions and 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.

Vic Moore President president@pcsa.asn.au

James Law Vice President & Membership 0416 044 051 vicepresident@pcsa.asn.au

Darien Herreen Secretary & Motorsport secretary@pcsa.asn.au

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.

Steve Thiele Treasurer 0412 195 634 treasurer@pcsa.asn.au

Roger Paterson Motorkhana Director Mobile: 0414 993 930 motorkhana@pcsa.asn.au

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.

Ron Wishart Social Secretary / Merchandise social@pcsa.asn.au

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. 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,

Phillip Kellett Magazine Editor Mobile: 0409 931 193 magazine@pcsa.asn.au

Doug McPherson Website/Facebook 0419 704 247 webmaster@pcsa.asn.au

Peter Brunnthaler Historic Register/ Licencing 0410 614 911 historic@pcsa.asn.au

Peter Kowalenko Historic Register/ Licencing 0429 390 911 historic@pcsa.asn.au

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If you can’t beat em join Em Story & Photos: Shan Bau

In 2013 my husband bought his first Porsche 911 and has never looked back. Johnny has always been a car enthusiast and each car has been affectionately referred to as “the girlfriend”, a reflection of the time and commitment he spends with her. Prior to becoming Porsche owners we were the proud owners of a 1962 Triumph Tr4. As members of the triumph club we participated in drive days, national rallies, show and shine events, were finalists at Bay to Birdwood and were lucky enough to be invited to display our car at Motorclassica in 2011. Similarly as members of the PCSA we have enjoyed a weekend away in Clare with members, participated in drives and the 2019 Adelaide Rally. I have been to track days at Mallala (with all the flies) and had an opportunity to tour The Bend Motorsport Park when it first opened. As the partner of car enthusiast I’ve largely been a passive participant enjoying the spoils of his labour, but on reflection there is much to gain from being part of a car club even if you have little interest in cars. The recent 2 day Easter Porsche National event at the Bend Motorsport Park has been one of the highlights of my 2021 year. It was an opportunity to make new friends, both drivers and their partners from SA and interstate. People of different ages and backgrounds, drawn together by a common interest in Motorsport and Porsche cars of all description. It was a thrill to be at a World class venue and have the opportunity to be so close to the track as the cars sped past. As a bonus, I was able to drive Johnny’s car, affectionately known as Silvia (a silver GT2RS), around the track on both days - I meandered behind the lead car with the radio on much to Johnny’s horror! They say “If you can’t beat them join them”. As the partner of a Porsche enthusiast, I have decided to embrace this saying and become more than a bystander or someone who uses windex to clean bugs and rubber off “Silvia” between each session. As a first step, and I’m sure all women will understand, I went shopping and will by the end of the year own my first Porsche, a Boxster GTS. I plan to have professional tuition and participate in track days. I would encourage more passive partners to come and try Motorsport, because even if you decide it’s not for you, I’m sure new friendships will be made.

Porsche Club SA Calendar 2021 April Fri 2nd – Sat 3rd

July Porsche Clubs of Aust – The Bend

May Sat 8th – Sun 9th Saturday 15th Sunday 23rd Sunday 30th

Hillclimb – Collingrove Sprint – The Bend

August Supercars – The Bend Pub Dinner – Watermark Hotel Sprint – The Bend Hillclimb – Collingrove

Sunday 1st Friday 6th Sunday 29th

Sprint – The Bend Track Day – The Bend Hillclimb – Collingrove

September

June Sunday 13th Saturday 26th

Sunday 4th Sunday 11th

Motorkhana – Mallala Club Dinner

Saturday 18th

Club Dinner

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Lucky For Some 7th Edition GT3 Story & Photos: Porsche AG Porsche takes the new 911 GT3 off the leash. The seventh edition of this high-performance sports car was also developed in close collaboration with Porsche Motorsport. It transfers pure racing technology into a production model even more consistently than ever before. The double wishbone front axle layout and sophisticated aerodynamics with swan neck rear wing and striking diffuser 8

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originate from the successful GT race car 911 RSR and the 375 kW four-litre six-cylinder boxer engine is based on the drivetrain of the 911 GT3 R, tried and tested in endurance racing. The acoustically impressive, high-revving engine is also used practically unchanged in the new 911 GT3 Cup. With a top speed of 320 km/h in 6 speed manual transmission form it is even faster than the previous 911 GT3 RS and accelerates

from zero to 100 km/h in 3.4 seconds. The result is a brilliant driving machine: efficient and emotional, precise and highperformance – perfect for the circuit and everyday use alike. During final testing, it lapped the Nuerburgring-Nordschleife, traditionally the ultimate proving ground for all sports cars developed by Porsche, over 17 seconds quicker than its predecessor.

brake discs and forged light-alloy wheels ensure weight discipline, as does the cover for the rear seat compartment. The lightweight sports exhaust system reduces the weight by no less than ten kilograms.

Despite a wider body, larger wheels and additional technical features, the weight of the new GT3 is on a par with its

predecessor. The front bonnet made of carbon fibre-reinforced plastic (CFRP), lightweight glass windows, optimised

Its racing genes are expressed in practically all the details of the new 911 GT3. A new feature is the track screen: at the touch of a button, it reduces the digital displays to the left and right of the central rev counter, which reaches up to 10,000 revs, to information such as tyre pressure indicator, oil pressure, oil temperature, fuel tank level and water temperature, which are essential when driving on the circuit. It also includes a visual shift assistant with coloured bars to the left and right of the rev counter and a shift light derived from Motorsport.

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What a fantastic day for a Show-n-Shine. The weather was perfect and the cars looked fantastic which encouraged a steady stream of public viewers, and Porsche club regulars, to visit Wigley Reserve at Glenelg to take in all the splendour. Of course it was a competition also and at the end of the day we came up with a result which included the following list of winners, and runners-up, of club members

that chose to have their car judged in this years event. This year, a plaque was also presented to the best Private entry (nonclub member), in the first four categories and an overall Best Private Entry. It was pleasing to see a good number of entries in the early front engine cars with some lovely examples of the 924, 944, & 928 out on display. It was also heartening to see a Panamera entered for the day, Trophy and Bowdens packs

Category 1 winner - 1974 911S

Category 1 winner - Peter Kowalenko

Category 5 Master Class and Peoples choice winner - Graeme Paris 85 Carrera

Category 5 Master Class and Peoples Choice winner

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Category 2 winner - 1996 993 Targa

Category 2 winner - Vince Musolino

Category 4 winner - 2016 Cayman GT4

Category 4 winner - Geoff Ollie

thank you to Barbara and Steve Langford. We know many of our members have stunning Panameras and Cayans at home so please consider entering them in next years event so we can all appreciate them, and you never know, you just might take home a prize. A special thank you also to the judges on the day, Tom Klavenic, Kym Obst, Vince Musolino, John Balson, Peter Fitzpatrick, Scott Bellchambers, and especially to Chris Baldwin and Bob Weekes who came to the rescue on short notice when two other judges were unable to make the event. Category 3 and Best of Show winner - Johnny Fricke Category 3 winner - 2018 GT2 RS

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Class Category 1 – All Porsches manufactured from 1948 to 1976. Category 2 – All Porsches from 1976 to 1998 Category 3 – All Porsche 911 Variants, 1998 & on (Water cooled)

Richard Hayden

Place Winner Runner‐up

Owner Peter Kowalenko Ian Sullivan

Best Private Entry

Mal Roberts

Winner Runner‐up Best Private Entry

Vince Musolino Ben Steele Stewart Kay

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Winner

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Runner‐up

Brad Trenwith

Best Private Entry

Steve Madill

Geoff Olle Barrett Trenwith

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Greg Miles

Winner

Graeme Paris

Runner‐up

Brooke Major

Winner Category 4 – All Porsches from 1998 to Runner‐up Present, (Excluding 911 Best Private Entry variants)

Lee Fulton

Category 5 – Master Class (prev category winners) Peoples Choice

Graeme Paris

Best of Show

Johnny Fricke

Martin Scholtyssek

Darren Park

Jed Wallis

Ben Steele and his 928 S4

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Steve Langford and the mighty Panamera

There were more than 70 cars that attended the Show-n-Shine this year, which is a great result, but we know we can do even better next year. Congratulations to all winners, and a special thank you to everyone else who entered. Also a special mention to the following entrants who just missed out on a trophy coming in at third place:Cat 1 – Jarret Pinkstrerboer by 6 points behind 2nd place. Cat 2 – Keith Wong, by 0.5 of a point behind 2nd place. Cat 3 – Glenn Drayton by 0.8 of a point behind 2nd place. Cat 4 – Nick Loxton by 3 points behind 2nd place. Category 1 best private entry - Mal Roberts

Cat 5 – Lee Fulton and Martin Scholtyssek by 1 point behind 2nd place.

A special thank you to Adam and Jed Wallis also for bringing their race cars to the event. Other race car entrants were Simon Dellamalva (2003 GT3 Cup car) and Hamish Eaton (911 IROC). The cars were all immaculate in presentation and really added a special touch to the event. Thank you all for participating and bringing these very special vehicles along for us all to enjoy. To all the participants, thank you for entering. It was a pleasure to admire the range of Porsches and seeing the results of all your efforts in preparing and presenting your cars.

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Taycan Ready For Launch

Story: Phil Kellett Photos: Porsche Centre Adelaide Towards the end of February I received a surprise call from Signe at the Porsche Centre. She was finalising the entry list for the exclusive South Australian launch of the Porsche Taycan and kindly invited me to attend. Clearly being magazine editor does have its perks after all. Needless to say I cleared my calendar and waited for the big day. In order to keep the launch site under wraps we were all advised to meet at the harbour town car park where we would be bused to our final location. A little bit like a cold war spy drama, “meet me under the big tree in central park comrade, and don’t come alone”.

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As it turned out there were several familiar faces present so I was in good company. As it turns out the bus trip was quicker than the babysitters boyfriend when a car pulls up outside. The launch was inside a hanger abutting the airport grounds which was owned by the Pilates group, and it was much nicer than you might imagine. After a bit of chit chat Dealer Principal of Porsche Centre Adelaide Chris Windsor took the stage and worked us up to the launch of the new cars. On cue the bay doors opened and two Porsche Taycans quietly rolled into the venue. We all had free access

to look over every detail of the cars and as you would expect of a Porsche, the detail and quality of manufacturing was evident everywhere you looked. The surprise guest of the night was no other than Mark Webber himself who spent a little time on stage with Chris and then was happy to mingle with the crowd and generally made himself available to ask questions and socialise. A rare opportunity indeed. What else can I say, A well run night, some real highlights and a privilege to be included. If I wasn’t a driving instructor I just might have been tempted by the impressive

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Taycan but alas with low ground clearance, potential for kerb strikes and general bumping into things it wouldn’t end well. But imagine the look on the parents faces when I rocked up at their door in a Taycan, and they wouldn’t even hear me coming.

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Story & Photos: Bob Taylor, Ray Clements, Damian Cravero

Mega Mallala Sprint 13th February 2021 A beautiful day presented for our Mallala hopefuls in February with everybody keen to get back on the track after a long break. The competition was intense, as always, but Vic Moore took away top honours when the day was done, closely followed by Roger Paterson and Greg Keene. All familiar names to many of us and obviously all very talented on track.

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Aaron Steer - DC

Steve Hevera - RC

Brad Trenwith - BT

Chris Ogden - BT Vic Moore - DC

Adam Wallis - BT

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David Edkins - BT

David Herman - BT

Simon Dellamalva - BT

Shane Wirthensohn - RC

Greg Keene - BT

Stephen Langford - DC 30

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Miro Rapaic - BT

Tim Hearse - BT

Kym Obst - BT

Anthony Sullivan - BT

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Results

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Place 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 22 21

Car # 27 38 6 20 67 68 17 61 31 2 95 60 45 34 81 10 75 56 58 37 84 9

Driver Vic Roger Gregory Shane Johnny Mark David George Kym Steven Brad Stephen Peter Stephen Peter Anthony Adam Miro Tom Tim Stephen David

Moore Paterson Keene Wirthensohn Fricke Laucke Edkins Panagopoulos Obst Hevera Trenwith McCappin Mayer Langford Panopoulos Sullivan Turnbull Rapaic Fotheringham Hearse Thiele Hermann

Place 1 2 3 4 5

Car # 8 83 94 91 82

Driver Ben Jim Ian Thomas Chris

Holt Hatzis Duncan Butler Ogden

Place 1 2 3 4

Car # 92 22 82 69

Driver Adam Jed Simon Aaron

Wallis Wallis Dellamalva Steer

Associate Results

Invitational Class

Ben Holt - BT

Make Model Porsche 944 S2 Porsche 911RS Porsche GT2RS Porsche GT4 Porsche GT2RS Porsche 996 GT3 CS Porsche Cayman R Porsche 911 Turbo Porsche 911 C4S Porsche 911 SC Porsche 996 GT2 Porsche GT3RS Porsche Cayman S Porsche Boxster S Porsche Boxster S Porsche 911 SC Porsche 997S Porsche 997 GT3 Porsche 997 Turbo Porsche 930 Porsche 911 C2S Porsche 930 / GT2 Make Model Mitsubishi Evo 8 MR Subaru Sti Mazda MX5 Mazda MX5 Sirius Clubman Make Model Porsche GT2RS Clubsport Porsche 991 Cup Porsche 996 Cup Porsche 996 GT3 CS

Fastest time 1.3067 1.1717 1.1257 1.1554 1.1320 1.1603 1.2228 1.1620 1.2253 1.2441 1.1894 1.1552 1.2043 1.2264 1.1878 1.2461 1.2378 1.2390 1.2399 1.2610 DNS DNS Fastest time 1.1743 1.2524 1.2765 1.2711 1.3274 Fastest time 1.0855 1.1151 1.1400 1.1536

Mallala SS#1 2021 Results PDF

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13th March 2021

Shannons SA Championship -Mallala

Photos: Bob Taylor – Facebook: Bob Taylor (4) In changeable weather conditions our Porsches put on a good showing at the first round of the Shannons SA Championship in March, as captured by our own Bob Taylor.

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14th March 2021

Big, Bigger, Best Sprint Photos: Bob Taylor- Facebook: Bob Taylor (4), Damian Cravero Sunday 14th of March saw an unprecedented entrant list take up the opportunity to run The Bend International Circuit in the heat of competition.

BIG PART 1: Originally releasing 30 spots, that grew to a further purchase of another 15 to 45, and then more made their way in to make it 51. The entries just didn’t stop coming! The competition was awesome.

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Norm Goodall

Adam Wallis

Peter Panopoulos

Zahi Khouri

Ray Bessell

Tony Keynes

David Edkins

Johnny Fricke

Ashley Gillies

The day was well run and the event was a huge success. Walking across the paddock and through the pits you could swear you were standing at the “clown’s mouths” at the Royal Show. There were smiles everywhere! It was a genuinely entertaining

way. Peter Panopoulos, Johnny Fricke and Tony Keynes were each allocated a group of 3 to 4 “first timers” to help them prepare for the upcoming sprint in the weeks leading up to the event. On the morning of the event they then took each member of their group reinforcing the right messages of safety, conduct, respect for others on track (use your mirrors), lack of pressure/ progress and improve at your own pace, and most importantly enjoy the experience while you are learning.

It was a huge success from a club level and we would like to take the opportunity to thank the 3 “coaches” for focussing on their “team” for the day. It’s not easy having the responsibility of keeping others safe on their first day out – while competing and especially while changing wheels!

day and a much welcome post Covid return to our favourite track. BIGGER PART 2: Of the 51 entrants, 10 were either new to sprints or it was their second experience following on from the Mallala Sprint. That’s 20%! That took some managing! BEST: Having discussed at motorsport sub-committee level the “formalising and streamlining” of the buddy system into a process of more supportive coaching and guidance; this was the second time we put it into practice in a more official, procedural 38

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The support continued throughout the day after each session as our “coaches” answered a plethora of questions, assisted in providing tips and managed expectations to a realistic level in the interests of safety. The outcome? 10 happy people, no frustrations from fellow competitors and most importantly, holding our safety record of ZERO dry weather car to car incidents.

As a club we are held in high esteem. This was confirmed at a recent pre sprint day briefing when a Bend Official – John Morgan – stated “We love having the Porsche Club here – there are never any problems with conduct and minimal interruptions to the program, only rarely having to tow someone in if there is a mechanical problem with a car”. Well done to all competitors for setting the standard other clubs should aspire to. It’s a good track record to uphold and a great reflection on each and every PCSA member.

Tom-Dean Goess

Kate Rhodes

Anthony Male

Place 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42

Car # 78 69 45 6 50 81 75 62 38 20 46 17 33 2 84 70 55 67 27 54 76 11 80 63 56 16 18 13 92 93 15 61 49 9 34 71 12 37 58 64 42 26

Driver Hamish Stuart Peter Greg Tony Peter Adam Grant Roger Shane Greg David Anthony Steven Stephen Norm Amelia Johnny Vic Tim Ashley David Peter Craig Miro Robert Zahi Mark Adam Jed Kieth George Rob Tom/Dean Stephen Ray Hamish Tim Tom Bill Nick Kate

McKendrick Elshaw Mayer Keene Keynes Panopoulos Turnbull Lowen Paterson Wirthensohn Bobridge Edkins Male Hevera Thiele Goodall Eime Fricke Moore O'Daly Gillies Gilbert Wirthensohn Thompson Rapaic Stewart Khouri Johnston Wallis Wallis Wong Panagopoulos Edwards Goess Langford Bessell Eaton Hearse Fotheringham Moularadellis Ploubidis Rhodes

Place 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

Car # 38 37 32 83 94 8 39 36

Driver Marcus Martin Chris Jim Ian Ben Graham Steve

Stanley Stanley Lauder Hatzis Duncan Holt Davidson Argue

Associate Results

Make Porsche Porsche Porsche Porsche Porsche Porsche Porsche Porsche Porsche Porsche Porsche Porsche Porsche Porsche Porsche Porsche Porsche Porsche Porsche Porsche Porsche Porsche Porsche Porsche Porsche Porsche Porsche Porsche Porsche Porsche Porsche Porsche Porsche Porsche Porsche Porsche Porsche Porsche Porsche Porsche Porsche Porsche Make Toyota McLaren BMW Subaru Mazda Mitsubishi Ford Subaru

Model 944 Turbo 986 Boxster 981 Cayman S 991 GT2RS 991.2 GT3 981 Boxster S 997S 997 C2S 911RS 981 GT4 997.2 987 Cayman R 986 Boxster 911 SC 991 911 C2S 911SC 996 GT3 991 GT2RS 944 S2 996 GT3 997S 928 S 997 911S 997S 997 GT3 981 Boxster S 997 S 962 991 GT2RSCS 991 GT3R 997.2 Cup 991 Turbo 991 GT3 944 Turbo 987 Boxster S 981 Cayman S 911 930 997 Turbo 997 Turbo 992S 981 Cayman S

Year 1988 2000 2014 2018 2017 2013 2010 2010 1974 2016 2010 2011 2002 1983 2016 1977 2004 2018 1989 2003 2005 1986 2016 2007 2007 2015 2005 1990 2019 2016 2011 2014 2018 1989 2007 2014 1979 1977 2007 2010 2021 2014

Best Lap

Model Supra 570S M2 WRX STI MX5 Evo 8 MR Focus RS WRX

Year 2021 2017 2017 2006 1990 2004 2017 2000

Lap 1 2.1739 2.0547 2.2210 2.2471 2.3112 2.1158 2.1830 2.2088

2.1656 2.1838 2.1790 2.0328 2.0610 2.1425 2.2001 2.2146 2.1185 2.0736 2.2020 2.2223 2.1756 2.2271 2.1460 2.2609 2.2113 2.0682 2.3117 2.2080 2.2528 2.2917 2.1926 2.2680 2.2311 2.2434 2.3332 2.0416 1.5394 1.5545 2.0094 2.0715 2.1081 2.1649 2.1968 2.2281 2.2529 2.2596 2.2686 2.2793 2.2917 3.0593

Tim O’Daly

Amelia Eime

Bill Moularadellis

An overheard opening statement from one of our coaches cemented home the PCSA Bend Int SS#2 2021 Results “How many kids do you have message: at home? Let’s keep that at the forefront of your mind. Let’s put away any ego and focus on getting home to them without incident, with a sense of accomplishment and a fantastic, exciting, fun day like you’ve never experienced before”. You can bet your bottom dollar that they really listened after that. So let’s take a look at the other side of the story, from a few of the new sprint competitors involved: Tom Fotheringham: “I was amazed at the level of, and grateful for Peter’s, help and support. I received calls from Peter before the event to help me be prepared and thought that sharing a garage with his “buddy” on the day to get support and feedback was really helpful. I felt welcomed

Vic Moore

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Greg Bobridge

Keith Wong

Stewart Elshaw - 2nd

David Gilbert

Shane Wirthensohn

Nick Ploubidis

into the club and can’t wait to do further events. I could not fault any aspect of the “buddy” system or of the day itself.”

far more comfortable on my first day out. I am very keen to come back out with the club again.”

Nick Ploubidis: “I thought that the induction and support process was fantastic. I was well supported by Peter before the event and during the day and thought that the welcome I received from Peter as well as the support and tips during the day as a new motorsport competitor made me feel

Ashley Gillies: “I loved the day! It was great fun. The guys were easy to deal with, they were very helpful, everyone was respectful and friendly and I thoroughly enjoyed it. John was very helpful with suggestions regarding tyre pressures, safety advice such as what to do when being overtaken

etc. I was not put under pressure at all and it was relaxed. I was there to have fun, enjoy myself and to be safe and that was the outcome. It was a great day!” Miro Rapaic: “I had a great day. It was an excellent experience! So much so that I think I was the first one to enter the next Super Sprint #3. The 3 key factors were as follows: 1. The excitement of getting my car on track,

Marcus Stanley

Hamish McKendrick - 1st

Jed Wallis

2. The relaxed atmosphere and 3. The social aspect of the day – I met lots of new, friendly people. John helped me to understand how to recognise where my tyre pressures should be as well as answer many questions. He gave me tips throughout the day on many aspects of the track. I felt well supported. A special unexpected touch was I received a call from him days before – he introduced himself 40

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Martin Stanley

Hamish Eaton

Miro Rapaic

Greg Keene

Peter Mayer - 3rd

Tim Hearse

Robert Stewart

George Panagopoulos

and we ran through a few things around car prep, the sprint day ahead and expectations for the day. It was well set up.” Rob Stewart: “I have tracked at The Bend 3 times, one being the Porsche Sprint day and I enjoyed it by far the most. Reasons being firstly because we were grouped in small numbers of similar track times,

secondly the Porsche Club people were very welcoming, helpful and friendly. The choice of lunch being served at the pit garages was an excellent idea. Tony helped with my understanding of the running of the day, he mentored regarding car setup in terms of tyre pressures etc and he nurtured me through the day and introduced me to other club members. He was very assuring

from a safety perspective whereas my other “open track day” experiences I found very unsettling due to the range of cars on track and the general lack of control of the speed in groups. I will be back.”

Steve Hevera

Mark Johnston

Steve Langford

Stephen Thiele

Roger Paterson

Rob Edwards

If you ever thought you might like to put your car on track there clearly isn’t a better time than now to have a go. Enough said.

Jan- Mar 2021

Story: Roger Paterson Photos: Ray Clements

Adelaide Rally Classic The last rally, in 2019, was to have been my last, and I disappointed myself a bit with a less than ideal performance. I didn’t get the car set up properly, and I just went through the motions doing recce. So when it came to the event, my performance was patchy, and guys that I used to match for times were well out in front. The consolation was that Tim Pryzibilla and I had a good contest, and he deserved to prevail as he did. Then Covid hit, and the opportunity to buy and sell cars interstate dried up, so I couldn’t proceed with the plan to sell the rally car and buy a road Porsche. So when the 2020 event rolled around, I just had

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to enter. Couldn’t let a good car lie idle. And this time I resolved to redeem myself and do it properly. So Richard Geue and I got out and did some good quality recce, and we were psyched up and ready when the Woodville pizza man put the kybosh on the whole city, including the rally, which got postponed to March 2021. Having got prepared, I just had to keep the car till after that, and then we did the recce all over again. Fresh tyres in the lead-up resulted in PBs at Mallala and the Bend, so I felt like I might be back in form. Day 1 was for competition cars only and took in short stages down south. (I couldn’t believe it when I saw that 2

or 3 cars had gone off on the very first competitive stage. They certainly wasted their entry fee!) All went according to plan with us, as we finished the day just 8 sec down on Matt Selley, who had a mortgage on the trophy in my view. We were a bit closer than we might have been, and 18 sec clear of Tim Pryzibilla in 3rd, with another two teams just 2 sec behind them. Nick Streckeisen suffered a broken drive shaft, as I understand it, which put him out of the running way too soon. There were delays experienced before the running of Willunga Downhill stage due to three separate incidents including a car fire on the stage. We got to run that stage, but it meant that the last two stages of

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the day had to be downgraded because of expiration of the road closure times. Richard and I had worked hard on getting Bradbury right and had been really looking forward to it. Then on the way back, we noticed a metal clanking noise somewhere in the rear. A stop-off at team-mate Mark Laucke’s garage proved the problem to be a worn CV joint, thanks to Aaron and the team from JAM. Repacked and all good, but a possible concern going forward. Day 2 started with rain which became patchy damp by the first stage of the day, won by Nick after running repairs overnight. He won the next two as well, up Anstey, and through Chain of Ponds, showing how competitive he could be when everything was working. We won up Corkscrew, with the 911RS’s strength being up hills and getting out of corners. Then we won Anstey 2, while disaster struck Nick again. Apparently he suffered a four wheel brake lock-up which wouldn’t release, putting him into an uncontrollable slide into a rock which put him on his roof. Poor bugger is dogged by bad luck in the event. Another delay while his car was recovered, but this time it did not impact

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the running of the event, as opposed to an unauthorised truck that resulted in the potentially very fast and exciting new Lobethal stage being downgraded. The final stages were unaffected. By the end of the day we were sitting just 7.5 sec behind Selley, while Roger Lomman was 47 sec further back, having edged Tim Pryzibilla out of 3rd by just 3.3 seconds. Aaron had organised a good second-hand CV joint and we stopped off at his mate’s workshop in Maccy to fit it. Just as well too as it was found that a new front bearing that had been fitted pre-event was working a bit loose. Problem solved. Huge thanks to Aaron and the team at JAM who had done a thorough rally prep for us and made sure we made it through the event. Day 3 started with a wimper as we later competitors sat around while delays on the first stage due to three separate incidents, including cleaning up coolant on the road, were sorted out. Once we got going, about an hour behind time, in patchy damp conditions, the competition hotted up with Selley and us tying up Norton,

while Tim snuck back into 3rd by 0.1 sec. Then scary Stafford ridge, followed by the queen stage of the event, the 22km run from Cudlee Creek down Gorge, up Corkscrew and on up to Marble Hill. Gorge road was a bit of a lottery with patches of unpredictable wet and dry requiring a fair bit of care, before the rougher tarmac up the Corkscrew meant we could go hard. A longer lunch stop whilst more incidents were dealt with gave me plenty of time to catch up with the progressive results while Richard, my most-trusted and excellent navigator who had for so long been a critical part of our success, wandered off chatting amongst the assembled multitude, no doubt fielding multiple requests for him to navigate for others after my retirement. Selley had been 10

sec ahead of us before Marble Hill, and I expected that he would have continued to incrementally extend his lead. So imagine my surprise, stunned breath-taking shock even, when I saw that we had won the queen stage by a mighty 11.7 seconds! We were a tiny 1.7 seconds in the lead! Quiet fist-pumping moment while I regained command of my emotions and waited for an opportune chance to communicate the news to Richard. I didn’t mind the extra lunch time to prolong the temporary glory! We finally got to the start of the next stage to find that there was another delay resulting in the stage being downgraded. It turned out that a Subaru had crashed and caught fire at the top of Corkscrew and the CFS became involved. This knocked

out the stages for the rest of the day as well for the competition class as there was no way to catch up on the lost time. Needless to say, many competitors were frustrated, and some angry, particularly when 80% of the field in front of us completed the day in its entirety, especially those in the tour groups. I bet that competition entrants would be prepared to pay a significantly higher entry fee if they could be assured that missed stages would be a rarity. Day 4, and the first stage was up Greenhill to Lofty, again in patchy damp. I had no doubt that Selley will pull out all stops. I bet coming second is just first loser to him. I went hard and told Richard at the

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top that I didn’t think I could have safely gone any faster. Sure enough, Selley drove as a man possessed, as confided by Hamish McKendry, his navigator, with the slightly understeering front rubber chattering under his feet as they repeatedly ran to the limit of the tarmac. Then I got very conservative in the wet. My ambition entering the event was to keep Selley honest and finish a close second to him. Having held the lead for about 23 hours over the last night, I was more than happy to accept that result. We were 105 seconds ahead of Lomman who had nudged Tim back off the podium again the day before. No need to throw it all away. I had to feel for my mate Julian

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Newton and his navigator who came off on the penultimate corner of the penultimate stage, missing their assured podium spot after all the hard work that had got them so close. To sum up, I love the Adelaide rally event which is such an accessible multi-day tarmac rally over some fabulous drivers’ roads. It has a proud and successful history. By all reports the majority of entrants who comprised the tour groups had nothing but praise for the organisation and experience of a great event. There were more than usual incidents resulting in a less than satisfactory series of delays affecting competitors this year, predominantly due to some competition drivers exceeding the limits of their abilities. Having chatted to Tim Possingham, I back him in to further improve the event scheduled to run again in November 2022. All power to you Tim!

Laucke - Steer

Pryzibilli - Powell

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Story: Geoff Olle Photos: Ray Clements

Adelaide Rally Tourers 24th – 27th March 2021 This is a basic lesson in the difference between a Cayman and Cayenne. All will be revealed. I’ve owned my 2016 Cayman GT4 since 2019. Bought out of Sydney, with less than 5000 km and never tracked, it is an immaculate car. Since I brought it home I have done less than 1000 km in it. The principal reason for this limited mileage is the presence of my 1976 Carrera “restomod’ which sees most of the action. The 76 Carrera is a Buik built car, incorporating a 3.8 litre 964 rebuilt motor, full coil over suspension, close ratio 915 box, tricky LSD, Boxster brakes etc. So with all the above mods and weighing in at around 1050kg, it’s a mighty little weekend weapon. Used frequently, especially early on a Sunday morning, cruising (OK, maybe just a little more than cruising) through the Adelaide Hills, accompanying Messers, Kowalenko, Heaft et al (as we have done for the past 25 years), this little car provides the principal reason why the GT4 sees so little exercise. But I digress. Ross Almond, ex-racing has - been, and father of super quick Carrera Cup driver Michael (racing genetics came from his mother Karyn) called me and advised me he was entering himself in his 991.2 GT3RS, and me in my GT4 in the Adelaide Rally with the Porsche Centre Adelaide group. I had previously entered in the Competition section in three Classic Adelaide Rallies (1968 Porsche 2.4 SWB) and in my last event finished up in a creek early on Day 4 on Montacute stage whilst running with a head of steam and bravado in sixth outright (“turn 13…5 right and tightens”…didn’t listen to top class navigator Richard Geue… forgot the “and

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Auld - Barker

Sobels - Carter

Edwards - Bruce

Siciliano - Mifsud

tightens”, forgot the “cold tyres and brakes “ he would recite at the start of every stage). I was not keen (older now, sadly no wiser) to enter the Competition section of the Adelaide Rally, with the accompanying intense pressure one puts on oneself to be better/ faster than you really are. So the Brand “cruise” seemed like an agreeable option.

Michael Almond was to be in Ross’s GT2 RS as the Zero car for the Porsche Centre Adelaide group. Mate John Goodacre (Commodore Cup, Carrera Cup, Sports Car racer) also decided to enter in his newly acquired 991.2 GT3 (Black/manual/ immaculate car). Having previously spent a couple of Sundays “touring” in the Adelaide Hills in the Porsches with John and Ross, and understanding the size of their

Ashlack - Ellison

Riede - Binge

Cahoon - Moscicki

Panagopoulos - Kalliontzis

Verco - Verco

De la Haye - Goodbrand

Keynes - Keynes

Wirthensohn - Flint

Edkins - Jones

Hedges - Hedges

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Edwards - Edwards

Olle - Brunnthaler

Geoff’s weapons of choice

Park - Park

Macey - Dwyer

Loxton - Loxton

respective egos, I expected we would be in for a lively couple of days. Succumbing to constant ribbing from “mates” about the “junior GT3” or “poor man’s GT3”, I had been looking to trade my GT4 on a 991.2 GT3.

Unfortunately a series of illnesses served to quash any notion of “friendly” competition between myself, Mr Almond and Mr Goodacre. With Johns wife and navigator falling ill he was forced to withdraw. Ross’s navigator, Marc Cheney, he of ex-Porsche dealership fame, also fell under the weather, but chose to soldier on (as a gesture of mis-placed loyalty) but would require Ross to engage at a much more sedate pace than was originally intended. This left me to find my way amongst the gaggle of GT3s, Speedsters, 991 Carreras et al. Probably for the best, as bruised egos can sometimes lead to desperate measures. After all, this was touted as a “tour”.

I found the perfect car in Melbourne, being a Guards Red 991.2 GT3 manual with 5000km, and it was an Immaculate car. I contacted the owner in Melbourne and he proposed a fair price so it looked like a deal could be done. Given the Adelaide Rally was imminent I decided it wise, before committing to the GT3, to first extend the GT4 over the 4 days of the Rally to decide whether the GT4 was the under-achiever my “mates” were professing it to be. With “Pedro” Peter Brunnthaler sitting calmly in the navigator seat (tulip rather than pace notes), we were at the ready to either succumb to or dispel the “junior GT3” myth. 50

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So, how did the “poverty special GT4” fare? Pretty damn good is how. Cars in the Porsche Centre group were shuffled up or down the order depending on speed and whether they were being “slowed” by fellow entrants in front of them. Through invitation,

we ended up progressing up the order on each stage until we were sitting behind Mike Almond. It is now that I admit that I was having to wring the GT4s neck to push the GT3s. That’s 385hp vs 500hp. This car however is so sublime in it’s handling balance, that pushing it is fun. Having only raced rear engine Porsches, and learning (trying) to master the rear bias, the Cayman GT4 is a revelation. The way it loads evenly across the outside weighted length of the car is magical. All the stuff you read is true. In the two wet stages on Day 4 I was able to push Mike Almond (700hp and dry weather tyres on the GT2 made it a complete handful). Mike showed me who was boss however on the last dry stages, turning up the dial to near max attack and disappearing in the twisties using skill, grunt and grip. So, to the event itself. It was fun and well organized, with the Tour and Spirit sections

ideally set for having a bit of fun without the pressure of competition. Entrants in these categories can participate in the event at a pace at which they feel comfortable. Not all is without risk however, even in the Tour groups, as we were held up on Day 4 due to a Mercedes GLC AMG 63S burying itself in a tree (I have one of these…a hell of a motor looking for a chassis). Now, back to the original proposition. Understanding the difference between a Cayman and a Cayenne. Having completed the Adelaide Rally in the GT4, and being super impressed with it, I made the decision not to trade it on a GT3. I paid a visit to Chris Windsor instead at the Porsche Centre to put a deposit on the extensively rumored Cayman GT4 RS. Chris advised that there is no factory information on the GT4RS. Dealers can’t even accept deposits. Somehow, I went in with the intention of buying a Cayman GT4RS and left the dealership as a proud owner of a shiny new Cayenne GTS.

Mayer - Eglinton

Go figure!

Moularadellis -Crase

Mesnil - Evans

Mendieta - Velgush

Jaquillard - Jaquillard

Lowen - Halley

Almond - Cheney

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Chris Bowden

Story: Tom Klaveniak Photos: Ray Clements, Tom Klaveniak

Adelaide Rally – Old Meets New 24th–27th March I have for a number of years participated in various Porsche motoring events, such as club events, two RENNSPORTS, Winton Historics and recently the Adelaide Motorsport Festival using my 1964 Porsche 356 SC club race car in either the sprints or the rally. I was looking forward to being an active participant again in the 2020 Adelaide Rally only to be so disappointed when it was cancelled from the calendar last year. Needless to say when I heard that the Adelaide rally was back on and that Porsche would have a tour section I jumped at the chance. So I phoned up Chris Windsor at PCA and he accepted my application with my 356, but then I thought, what about my 1955 356 pre A speedster, maybe that would be a better choice for this event. Chris thought it was a good idea as he would be introducing the new Taycan,ie the old and the new, so it was on. Off to Mark at RSR Sports cars for a check up and new tyres and she was ready to go. I put my old tool kit, travel kit and a new fire extinguisher in (with much gnashing of teeth) and that was it. The speedster has not been driven in anger at all apart from driving it over from Melbourne when I bought it in 2009, having sold my loved manual 996 to put down a deposit. 52

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The speedster is a pre A so it has some pretty old style driving attributes, ie long, long gear lever throw, worm/peg steering box and very short rear shock absorbers so I was a bit concerned about some of the stages. But they were originally used as race cars from the word go so ala James Dean, lets go.

A bevy of beauties

On Thursday I arrived at parc fem at Wayville show ground and to my pleasant surprise there were two other speedsters there, a black 57 and a new one ie old and the new. The 57 had to pull out due to an electrical gremlin early on and was replaced by a GT3! not a bad swap. My car really stood out in the crowd of lovely later model vehicles and was photographed all the time. Day one was a combination at Snake Gully, Anstey Hill, Chain of Ponds, Corkscrew, Lobethal rd and Doctors rd. This was a combination of straights, sweeping bends and really, really tight uphill corners. The Corkscrew was fun but difficult as I had to put it into 1st gear and turn into the corner at the same time with 1st deep under the dash. My navigator Peter Viiret was really thrown around as we only have lap belts but there is a small grab handle on the left side of the dash, I think he loosened it. On the other more open sections I gunned it, red lining it often with no problems. How to hobble a Taycan

My only concern was holding Chris Windsor up in the Taycan as he was team follower and had to stay behind me. Day 2 was much the same involving stages at Norton Summit, Stafford Ridge, Marble Hill, Heysen and Ironbank. One issue that I was worried about was the brakes. They are drum brakes and I worked them really hard, to the point that they smelled of heat soak, but they hung in there and actually worked really well once I got used to them and their capacity. I was pleasantly surprised at how well they did work but I suppose due to the light weight of the car, about 800 kg, they were adequate. Day 3 was a lot different, we were mainly at the top of the Adelaide Hills, ie, Basket Range, Carey Gully, Mt George and Summit rd, but the problem was the rain. It was heavy, heavy, heavy. Now if you know your speedsters you know that with the top up more rain gets in than top down so it was a no win situation for me in these conditions. The roads were in places awash with a lot of running water so I had to drive pretty carefully, but aquaplaning was not such a problem for me as my tires are only 4.5 inches wide so they could disperse the water a lot better than 10 inch ones as we saw at one stage. Apart from the water pouring in at the sides of the soft top my wipers were also playing up. The switch kept on slipping back into the off mode so once again I was driving the car one handed at times having to pull the wiper switch on periodically. But we made it safely to lunch by which time the weather had cleared.

Finally we drove to North Adelaide for the award ceremony and some beers in the local pub .Apart from the rally itself the friendship and collegiality of Porsche owners was evident and I look forward to the next rally, but I might take the 356 race car next time so as not to hold Chris up as much. I drove the hell out of that little car, revved it hard, braked it hard and had a blast. I can see how it took the US by storm with its mid fifties drivability.

Speedsters unite

The dynamic duo

Klaveniak - Viiret

Eaton - Hermann

Sullivan - Carmichael

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The Porsche 962 captured outside the Duttons showroom in Richmond, Melbourne. Photo Duttons Motorsport.

Story: Richard Holdsworth Photos: Porsche AG Archives & Bob Taylor

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To come across one Porsche from the super-successful years of Porsche sportscar racing back in the 1980’s is one thing – to come across two, same day and at the same place, makes for a real Red Letter occasion. And that’s what happened when I walked into the Dutton Garage pits at the annual Classic Festival of Motorsport weekend at Phillip Island back in March 2020. It was

the last such event before COVID-19 shut the country down – how lucky can you get! Before my very eyes were representatives of these glory days of the 1980’s, a 956 and 962 – the former owned and driven by Russell Kempnich and the 962 owned by George Nakas and also wielded on the track that weekend with much aplomb. Porsche 956s and 962s were the most successful sports racing cars – ever! Between the two, they enjoyed seven Le

Mans overall victories, five Daytona 24hour wins, six Driver World Championships and four IMSA series championships. In the Japanese Sports Car Championship years of 1984 – 1986, the 956 was driven by Adelaide based Vern Schuppan and Vern was responsible for much of this success. In 1984, the car came first in the Fuji 500 Mile race, second in the Fuji 1000km and also second at Suzuka 1000km. At the World Endurance Championship round held

at Fuji the car came home in third place. Then in 1985 the car won the gruelling Mount Fuji 1000km and in 1986, winning the Fuji 500 mile, Fuji 500km and Suzuka 1000km. In fact, Porsche swept the board with the first three places at the World Endurance Championship event held at Fuji in September 1984.

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BEHIND THE GLORY DAYS. Back to the early 1980s, Porsche had tilted their cap at Formula One, an era best forgotten although at a later date the company supplied the TAGPorsche engine to F1 McLaren with great success, helping McLaren to 25 Grand Prix, two Constructors titles and three World Driver’s Championships. But it was time for Porsche to concentrate on something the company knew a lot more about, sports car racing and the back-room boys at Porsche came up with what was to become the 956. Porsche’s 936 had been successful when it arrived on the scene in 1982 but the introduction of Group C was the challenge to take up in the world of sports car racing. The prototype 956 was completed on 27 March, 1982, and tested on the company’s private track by Jurgen Bath. It impressed not least by the ground force produced by the aerodynamic design which, even today, sets the mind boggling; at Phillip Island last year Russell told me, “The 956 just sticks to the ground, Richard. You just can’t believe it will get round the next corner. But it does…” A monocoque aluminium chassis for the 956 was a first for the company as was the dual-clutch transmission. What was not new was the engine. The 956 used the turbo-charged, flat six engine, designated the Type-935 of 2.65 litres, that had been in the successful 936/81 model. It was air-cooled and delivered approximately 635hp through a fivespeed gearbox. And that two-stage clutch.

Russell Kempnich’s 956-118 taking 3rd place at Fuji in 1984. Photo Porsche AG

Porsche took the first 3 places at the World Endurance Championship at Fuji in 1984. Photo Porsche AG

The debut of the 956 on the race track was the 6-hour race at Silverstone in 1982 but that outing only showed that further development was needed. As a result, the second round of the Championship at Nürburgring was skipped. But at Le Mans a few weeks later and with some tweaking, the car led from start to finish with Jacky Ickx and Derek Bell at the wheel. The Porsche 956 had arrived – the two other factory cars finishing second and third. A veritable clean sweep! Privateers lined up with their cheque books! Those included Joest Racing, Brun, Kremer, Richard Lloyd, John Fitzpatrick and others including Obermaier Racing and they, too, chalked up successes. Porsches have always had a great following in the USA and what better way to show the American buyer that Porsche meant business in their backyard – but to achieve this, the 956 had to comply with IMSA GTP regulations, the International Motor Sports Association championship. In fact, the 956 did not comply with IMSA regs on one particular 56

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Le Mans 1988. Quick pit stop for Porsche number 8 on its way to 3rd place overall. Porsche took 1st, 2nd and 3rd in the 24 hour marathon. Photo Porsche AG

point – the layout meant that driver’s feet were ahead of the car’s front axle centre line. Thus the 962 was re-designed by extending the wheelbase and moving the front wheels ahead of the pedal box. The aluminium monocoque chassis was further strengthened by fitting a steel roll cage. The Type-935 2.8 litre flat six engine now had a single turbocharger in place of the twin K27 turbocharges used in the 956. The twin blower was banned for the North American IMSA championship. By the late 1980’s, Porsche’s supremacy on the track was being challenged not the least by Jaguar. Porsche needed more power and they turned to the American company, Andial, and this renowned Porsche tuner developed a 3.2 litre fuel injected flat-six engine for the 962. However, it was not until the following year that the 956’s 2.6 litre engine was replaced by the Andial fuel-injected engine of either 2.8 litres, 3.0 litres or 3.2 litres to compete in the World Sportscar Championship. The cars were designated 962C to identify them from their IMSA GTP counterparts. The engine used dual turbo-chargers. In 1987, the 3.2 litre version of the engine was then banned under IMSA rules but under Porsche’s threat of withdrawing from the American race series, the water-cooled twin-turbo Porsche engines were allowed back in the competition, albeit with minor restrictions.

Porsche 962-116 captured by Bob Taylor at Adelaide Motorsport Festival in 2018 Photo Bob Taylor

Le Mans 1988 Photo Porsche AG

PORSCHE 956 - 118 Both the two Porsche race cars that I came face-to-face with at Phillip Island in 2020 have something of a history; the 956 is much travelled and has enjoyed several owners and criss-crossed the globe many times before its happy home in Australia. The last of the customer 956s to be built, number 956-118, was sold in 1984 as an incomplete car to Nova Engineering of Japan to replace the NovaTrust Team’s 956 that had crashed earlier in the season. Many parts were salvaged from the crashed car and Porsche duly obliged by delivering an incomplete car that was hastily built up to race; the team had as its team of top drivers, Yoshimi Katayama as one half and Vern Schuppan who had won at Le Mans the year before. The result was a highly successful team with the victories listed above. FIA regulations then excluded the 956. Accordingly, Nova purchased a 962 but also retained 956-118 and restored the car using many new parts obtained from Porsche and given help by the Brun Motorsports team. In 1990, 956-118 was sold to the American, Chris MacAllister of Indianapolis who ran the car successfully in American GTP events including the first two HSR-Holbert GTP reunions where

it came across the line second behind a 962. The car then moved on to GTS Motorcars in mid-1997 and later that year another owner, Archie Urciuoli, took the car down to the sun in Florida to race. Now Australia comes into the picture. Vern Schuppan and Rob Sherrard purchased 956-118 and the car thrilled crowds flocking to the Phillip Island Classic Festival of Motorsport. Russell Kempnich is next proud owner and with Russell at the wheel the car showed what it is capable of in numerous historic events in Australia. There was more to come! The car was shipped to Europe to compete in the 2011 Group C Championship under the care of Paul Knapton of Xtec Engineering, a Walsall, UK, based company that specialises in servicing, maintaining and re-building Classic cars for world-wide owners. This was almost home from home for the 956 on famous tracks such as SpaFrancorchamps at Stavelot in Belgium, Paul Ricard circuit in France and the Algarve in Portugal. Russell tells me, “Spa was my first European track and for that reason alone it sticks in the mind. The track is pretty technical and a challenge for a 30-year old car…” Russell lost ground on the rolling start but made up

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places as the race went on and turned nineteenth on the grid to ninth at the finish, something anyone would be proud of. “One of the greatest weekends of my life…” Russell told me. Porsche number 956-118 then underwent another major refurbishment at Xtec Engineering and competed successfully in the 2012 Group C Historic Championship again with Russell at the wheel. The combination was rewarded with third place in the C1 class. The 956 was shipped back to Australia with the help of the Victoria Historic Racing Register for the March 2013 Classic Festival of Motorsport at Phillip Island. Then as guest appearance at the pre-race spectacular for the Australian Formula One weekend at Albert Park. The 2014 European season beckoned and Russell was at the wheel in Barcelona, Spa and the Le Mans Group C “Legends”. The 956 was then shipped to the States for a hectic season of racing including the Daytona Historic 24-hour event where the car gained third overall and first in the 1B class, Russell sharing the driving with Wayne Park. The car had to move on once the American carnet expired and the 956 was returned to Xtec Engineering for a major engine re-build. The opportunity was also taken to get the chassis crack tested and re-certified for Group C racing. The car was due to be sent back to Australia but before that there were two events in Italy that Russell couldn’t resist – Monza and then the International track at Imola named in the memory of Dino Ferrari. And this was followed by what Russell describes as another “amazing weekend”

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joining other Classic Group C cars at Le Mans. Fast forwards to the Red Letter day in 2020 and the car is back in Australia and time for the author of this piece to meet the 956 and the 962, chassis number 116, owned by George Nakas. PORSCHE 962 - 116 Like the 956, the JOEST 962 has seen the world including stints in the United States and that is where Australian businessman Rob Sherrard bought the car to join his iconic collection at his home in Tasmania – and also to race. Rob shipped the car to Europe and this heralded a number of seasons competing alongside the 956 in Classic events to re-live the car’s glory days on the most famous European circuits. As with Russell Kempnich’s 956, the 962 was in the care of Xtec Engineering. The company took the 956 under its wing for Rob to drive in the European races, carrying out servicing and other work where necessary for the cut and thrust of all-out competition.

The 956 of Russell Kempnich at the Philip Island Classic Festival of Motorsport, March 2020. The last event before Covid 19 restrictions came into force.

The 962 arrived at Xtec after the engine suffered problems when competing at Silverstone in the 2007 Historic Group C race weekend. Xtec stripped and re-built the engine and the 962 was back in action again for Spa later that year. Another Australian car enthusiast – and keen amateur racer – Peter Harburg, became the new owner of the car putting

George Nakas, left with Richard Holdsworth

Russell Kempnich with his Porsche 956

in a number of seasons racing including the 2014 Le Mans “Legends”. Like others, Peter found that competing on some of the famous F1 circuits in Europe including Le Sarthe, home of Le Mans, and rubbing shoulders with fellow enthusiast was a time to remember. “I ran second and third in most races but usually between fifth and tenth… it was an amazing thrill.”

World Endurance Championship Fuji 1984 Photo Porsche AG

Like Russell’s 956, the Victoria Historic Racing Register was keen for the 962 to appear at Phillip Island Classic Festival of Motorsport and the car was put in a container and shipped to Australia where George Nakas, co-owner of Duttons,

the exclusive car agents in Richmond, Melbourne, became its new owner. Like his predecessors, George had enjoyed motor racing experience with a variety of race cars including a Porsche Carrera 3.00, a McLaren M8F and Lola T290. George was keen to move further up the ladder and when the 1988 Le Mans third placed 962 came on the market, he couldn’t resist and reached for his cheque book. The car thrilled enthusiasts at the Adelaide Motorsport Festival in 2018 when it appeared with another 962, the HydroAluminium car that, at that time, had a home in New Zealand. Priceless cars from the recent past – including the 962 and 956 Porsche – are part of Dutton Motorsport based in Melbourne with Ben Henson the Motorsport Manager. Ben has been in motor racing for over 25 years in many categories and over most levels, having experience of modern GT, sports, F1 and historic car racing, and being part of teams competing at international circuits including Goodwood and Le Mans.

Three happy men! Ben Henson, Motorsport manager for Duttons, with Russell Kempnich, left, and George Nakas, just off the track at Philip Island, March 2020

For me, the Phillip Island Classic Festival of Motorsport in 2020 certainly was a day to remember. Having attended Le Mans years ago, little did I realise I would meet members of Porsches’s winning team in my new home town of Melbourne!

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Story: Peter Panopoulos & Friends Photos: Ray Clements, Thomas Panopoulos & Damian Cravero

Memory Training Motorkhana 24th – 27th March 2021 Sunday 31st of January saw our first “post Covid” PCSA Motorkhana for 16 months! The day saw 12 competitors arrive to bask in the perfect high 20s temperatures and lots of fun was had. The variety of Porsches entered included Boxsters, Caymans, 911’s of all vintages, a GT3 and a white 997 Turbo that is destined to make some waves at the sprints…. Other brands were represented by a current model MX5, a quick little Peugeot and a Mercedes (more on that later). The 9am gates open time was welcome on a Sunday morning and the day progressed without a hitch, as expected with veteran organiser Roger Paterson on the job. The comradery and catching up with club friends led to a lot of laughs; and there were 4 new first time competitors that brought family and friends out to join them, some of whom made a mockery out of the term “practice makes perfect” as they scored well up the order! Well done to all and a warm welcome to PCSA Motorsport. We 60

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also had a few new members arrive to have a look and a couple of existing members popped in just to say hi! As expected, we were all a bit rusty and many errors were made, which really levelled out the field. As an added service to our Motorkhana competitors, we are researching a bulk discount at the memory loss clinic, and I hear that the MURC (Members Union for Red Cones) is taking strike action for malicious damage!  In case you didn’t know, Motorkhana is the only event where it is permissible to take passengers on each run as long as they are wearing the right gear and are over 14 years of age. So several family members were treated to some passenger seat time in the heat of low pressure, low speed but highly energetic competition. Watching those family members who took up the offer to ride shotgun I saw some concerned facial expressions quickly change to huge grins as the day went on.

A special mention must go to Darien who double entered in Peter’s Boxster – A perfect example of setting a new benchmark – of tearing the tyres off when you aren’t paying for them…  Aggression doesn’t equate to results though – please don’t ask him who scored higher on the day! Top honours went to Steve Thiele, who once again proved what an ace he is in guiding his red 911 missile. A smooth driving style, maintaining good momentum, a good memory and train rail like accuracy saw him land top points! Well done Steve! First place for the associates was Kym Miller in his Peugeot 307 - He literally almost drove the wheels off it! While also running the event, Roger Paterson entered his Mercedes family Wagon due to some issues with his race car – by length comparison that must have felt like driving a hearse around that track – but he proved skill conquers all as he artfully threw the big Benz around cone after cone time and time again.

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Roger Paterson, chief cook and bottlewasher - RC

There have also been some technical improvements to the event which helped smooth things out a little – the new timing gear worked flawlessly and there is even a new screen in the spectator’s area that displays live timing and results. Ray Pryor has done a great job setting this all up and volunteering to do the timing. You are very much appreciated Ray. Thank you. At the end of the day all agreed it was loads of fun, and everyone had huge smiles on their faces. Low speed, low pressure enjoyment was had by all. We thought we would get some of the new members/first timers to recall their thoughts and feelings of the day – There is a common theme here of much enjoyment, learning and taking on the challenge: Miro Rapaic (white 997 GT3) “After enquiring about attending my first sprint it was recommended that a Motorkhana may be a great place to start. This was not something that had previously appealed to me but I thought “why not?” This was

my first time at a PSCA event so did not know what to expect. On arrival I was greeted by Darien who welcomed me and got me started with the formalities and also introduced me to a few of the other members all of which were very welcoming. Not having had prior experience, at first the patterns appeared difficult to remember, but a little study and a walk around beforehand proved to be enough to get them to stick long enough to get through the test. This was certainly more challenging and enjoyable than I had envisaged and it quickly became evident that being quick did not necessarily require having a lot of power. There were some great skills on display with experience and finesse showing the way. This was a great first outing with the PCSA, a great way to meet other members and have a lot of fun. I look forward to doing this again.” Tom and Kylie Fotheringham (White 997 Turbo): We have finally joined PCSA after a long appreciation of Porsche, spurred on by my Uncle, Michael Golding who drove

What big brakes you have red riding hood - TP

my father around Australia in the 1960’s in his new 356 when they were both in their early 20’s. Dad seems to never run out of stories from this trip and incredibly Michael still owns this stunning vehicle today. Motorkhana…I didn’t even know this was a thing and I couldn’t have been more mentally under prepared for the day. Kylie, my wonderful wife who entered us and Belle our 15-year-old daughter, came along to Mallala to enjoy the day and help me navigate the course. Both are involved in equine dressage which have very similar principles and I now have a much larger appreciation of what they accomplish most weekends. First practice round. What a failure this was, nerves got the better of me and although I had Belle with me, she wasn’t really the navigator I’d really hoped for, in fact I think she was on snapchat with her friends the whole time and as I drove back to the pits with a number of orange cones dragging under the car she looked up from her phone and said “Dad, that was terrible”.

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To be fair she wasn’t far from the truth but through the incredible encouragement from everybody involvedin the event it didn’t take long to make big improvements and understand the game.

Thomas trying dads car out for size - TP

We had a fantastic day out at Motorkhana #1, I learnt so much about the car and me as a driver. We met wonderful people, full of knowledge and tips that they were only too willing to share. We watched some very talented people drive some wonderful cars around difficult and intricate patterns. I was able to drive our car in a way that I have never been able to do before and in a safe, friendly and legal way. Thanks PCSA for putting on such an event and for having supportive and friendly members that go out of their way to help new members.

Darien Hereen - DC

Benlee Yap (White MX5): It was the first outing for this mx-5 roadster to the track. It’s completely stock, roadworthy and daily driven with air conditioning and the roof down! I gained many helpful tips along the way that built my confidence with the car. Initially you’re just trying to avoid going off course and incurring time penalties. I had at least two coming into the garage too hot that ruined my total time at the end (lesson learnt!). On the last run of the day this driver’s discipline had waned into a loose run with plenty of oversteer and very wide turning circles. I quickly realised this was quicker than any attacking run with a hit-cone penalty.

Peter Mayer - RC

This was a fantastic low speed event, taken entirely in first gear with good company and zero ruined tires! Despite the engine being in the front, this was a fun, lightweight, RWD car to bring along and it meant that I could just focus on improving my abilities. The PCSA group is well organised and very welcoming. Thank you to the motorsport directors and look forward to future events! Howard Mostyn (Blue 911 930) An early start on a Sunday for my first Motorkhana, Hat - check, Sunscreen - check, Water check, Lunch - check..... is what I would have done if I had read all the information sent to me, school boy error.

Dance rehearsal - RC

I did however make sure my porker was all checked, correct and ready to do what it was designed for. To be honest I was reasonably apprehensive on two fronts; firstly, I haven’t done this before and was unsure of my driving abilities whist trying to remember the track; secondly I was concerned for my motor, its 34 years old and I really don’t want to break it, so talking with my co-pilot (Brett) we decided to take it easy, smooth is fast right!

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Driver Steve Thiele ‐ 911 C2S David Eglington ‐ Boxster S Miro Rapaic ‐ 997 GT3 Peter Panopoulos ‐ Boxster S Steve Langford ‐ Boxster Tom Fotheringham ‐ 997 Turbo Darien Herreen ‐ Boxster S Howard Mostyn ‐ Carrera Peter Mayer ‐ Cayman S

Total Time 0:04:10.121 0:04:28.850 0:04:31.983 0:04:34.310 0:04:35.657 0:04:46.848 0:04:47.085 0:04:50.060 0:04:57.520

Grp Rank 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

Associate / Other Marques Kym Miller ‐ Peugeot 307 Ben Lee ‐ Mazda MX5 Roger Paterson ‐ Merc C63S

Total Time 0:04:31.514 0:04:42.020 0:04:52.509

O'all Rank 3 7 11

Points 100 80 64 50 38 29 20 13 6

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David Eglington - RC

The official gave the sign and we’re off, pedal to metal whilst focusing on the next cone, the agreed approach of taking it easy was cast aside as soon as the revs hit 3500 and we adopted the style of a Scouse car thief, this continued for the remainder of the day! Along with all the other competitors we were smiling ear to ear as we exited the skidpan after each circuit. It was the most fun I have ever had whilst getting sunstroke, very much looking forward to the next Motorkhana, maybe even the Sprints later this year. On behalf of the PCSA Committee and your fellow club members, welcome to the PCSA Motorsport Program and thank you all for contributing to not only the hot competitor list, but the relaxed, fun environment on the day. It was a pleasure meeting you all and sharing some laughs while we shook off the “Covid cobwebs”.

Expanses of the Mallala skidpan - TP

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Family Fun Day Photos: Ron Wishart, Thomas Panopoulos, Ray Pryor Our very popular annual Christmas Family Picnic day was cancelled at the 11th hour last year in the face of an unfortunately timed Covid scare, but was then resurrected in January 2021 as our Family Fun Day.

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Unfortunately Santa was unable to attend but we still had the Ashton oval, great food and plenty of smiling kids and parents which makes it a great success in any case. There were plenty of lovely Porsches on show of course but on this occasion at least, they were not the stars of the show. This was always for the kids and a chance for social club members to catch up in a family friendly atmosphere. Thanks to Helen Kowalenko and Ron Wishart in particular for making this event such a great success.

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Story & Photos: David Burrell

DB: 968-997-992

Were this article to be printed in any other publication than this the reader would assume that the title was a code, password, telephone number or perhaps even a new drug. Those of us in the not so secret society of the (semi) ancient order of Porsche aficionados know instantly what it’s about and would immediately say “was it a basic Carrera or an S or a Turbo?” and those of us who are really tragic would look for further definition including wide body, Tiptronic 4S and so on. This year has presented and will present many anniversaries for me including 50th wedding anniversary (55 years since first date) 50 years in practice as a divorce lawyer and importantly in the context of this article 30 continuous years of 911 ownership. Having recently upgraded from a 2005 997 to a 2019 992 I have been asked by many, including asking myself “which is the better car?” But in my mind I’m not sure whether better means better to drive, better to look at, better to enjoy, or just better. My first 911 entered my life at or about my 68

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40th birthday. A black 2000 911 Carrera Tiptronic replacing a 380 SL Benz. I had always said that a Porsche was never going to be the car for me and I’d spent years teasing and taking the mickey out of friends who were owners, in particular Tom Klaveniek, who has been a Porsche tragic from his early 20’s (and still is). I bought it a couple of years old and with very low mileage. Tiptronic was still relatively unusual in that era and the true blue Porsche devotees turned their nose up at it. I put DB plates on it from the get go and had a dancing Elvis in the back window, which Mark Buik used to tell me caused much snorting and tsk tsking from serious Porsche owners. I had a fabulous run out of that car and sold it privately to a mature gentleman in his late 70’s who lived in Sydney with his very young new wife and for a couple of years used to send me photos regularly of her in the car in and around Double Bay. My second 911 came in 2007. A black 2005 997 911 Carrera Tiptronic. We were on holiday in Sydney and I went off on my

own to buy some shirts and told my wife I might look at the car which had been advertised in the paper. When I rolled up for lunch she wouldn’t believe that I had bought the car using my AMEX card (I also bought the shirts). The DB plates (and “Elvis”) were duly transferred. I drove that car until late 2020 and had the best run out of it. I spent negligible on it apart from standard servicing. I loved it. It was just the right size. It was comfortable. It had minimal technology (essentially only rat shit satnav) reasonable air conditioning and was such a nimble and versatile car that happily puttered around the burbs but was an absolute pleasure to drive on the open road and particularly around the tight corners of the Adelaide Hills. The next part of this tale will make all of you sagely nod your heads. After 2 different Porsche Club runs on both occasions following a 992 for a good portion of it I said to my wife that I would go to Chateau Moteur (as I still call it) and test drive a new 992 just to convince myself

package. Strange that he wasn’t prepared to pay the extra few hundred to have wing mirrors that fold in! The “DB” plates have again been transferred (although “Elvis” has been temporarily retired). It has taken me a number of months gradually adapting to this technology laden car, it being such a leap forward from the almost devoid of electronics 997. I challenged myself to try to teach myself one new thing each week. It has taken me a few months but I can now use the satnav at the same time as Apple car play (don’t laugh) and I am so excited that I’ve now got my top 200 favourite songs from the 60’s which I can play, especially on long drives or club runs. It is an extremely satisfying car to drive and again content to tootle around the burbs (need to be a bit more careful though with speed humps and kerbs over 3 inches high). The sound of the car decelerating in sports plus mode and its wonderful burble is enough to make a grown man cry with joy. Which one is/was the best? The 968 was probably the best for pose value because 911’s and particularly black ones were not common when I had mine. It was the best for simplicity but probably not in its day a great beauty (how things have changed with appreciation for that model in recent years).

that keeping the 997 that I so loved was the way to go. I can leave it to the reader to fill in the next bit of the story. There was however a practical problem. There were none for sale, all were preordered. At that stage almost none on the second hand market and those that were were more than new price, and a special order delivery was likely to be 7 to 9 months away and even then questionable given the on and off COVID problems worldwide. My instant gratification personality wasn’t going to deal with ordering and then waiting that long, so I reconciled myself to sticking with what I had. Out of the blue however some second hand ones appeared for sale a few weeks later, including the one that I subsequently bought out of Perth. My third 911 came into my life in November last year, a 2019 992 911 Carrera S with just over 4,000km on the clock, in the mandatory black and with the first owner having put some $60,000 worth of extras on it including flash wheels, ridiculously expensive stitched leather and other packages including the lights

The 997 was the best for size, simplicity, versatility and until the new one came along, for its handsome good looks (it was the 993 lookalike that I’d never bought and should have). The 992 is the best to drive (and seriously good to look at). What I thought would put me off with the 992 was that with all of its modern technology the car would have lost its true Porsche look and feel, particularly inside. It hasn’t at all. All 3 Porsches have been, and this one continues to be, my daily driver (I deny it was me driving home with 6 star droppers poking out of the sunroof or firewood in the boot) and it’s something you can happily do in a 911. It’s a superb car on every level. PS – The child bride wishes it to be known that with my selective memory I have omitted to confess to some side flirtations I had along the way including the W12 Bentley Continental coupe and the SL 55 AMG Benz (both black on black, the latter of which I still have).

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Past Presidents 2012/13 R. Reynolds 2014/15 D. Past Presidents Hillclimb Champion Champion 1974/75 D. Christison Hillclimb 2014/15 D.Herreen Herreen 2015/16 R. Paterson 1974/75 D. Christison 2004/05 J.J.Palmer 1975/76 D. Christison 2004/05 Palmer 2015/16 R. Paterson 2014/15 Past Presidents Hillclimb Champion 2016/17 D. D. Herreen Herreen 1975/76 D. Christison 2005/06 J. Palmer 1976/77 D. Christison 2005/06 J. Palmer 2016/17 D. Herreen 2015/16 R. 1974/75 2004/05 J. 2017/18 S. Paterson Thiele 1976/77 D. D. Christison Christison 2006/07 J. Palmer Palmer & M. Ewer 2014/152017/18 D. Herreen Past Presidents Hillclimb2006/07 Champion 1977/78 P.Dennis Dennis J.Palmer Palmer& & M. Ewer S.Herreen Thiele 2016/17 D. 1975/76 D. Christison 2005/06 J. 2018/19 N. Goodall 1977/78 P. 2007/08 A. Sparks M. Ewer 2015/162018/19 R. Paterson 1974/751978/79 D. Christison 2004/052007/08 J. PalmerJ.A.Palmer B. Clements1 Sparks & M. Ewer N. Goodall 2017/18 S. Thiele 1976/77 D. Christison 2006/07 & M. Ewer 1978/79 B. Clements1 2008/09 G. Keene 2016/172019/20 D. Herreen 1975/761979/80 D. Christison 2005/062008/09 J. PalmerA. 2018/19 N. 1977/78 P.B.Dennis 2007/08 Clements G.Sparks Keene& M. Ewer D.Goodall Herreen Lady Competitor of the Year 1979/80 B. Clements 2009/10 A. Plate 2017/18 S. Thiele 1976/771980/81 D. Christison 2006/072009/10 J. PalmerG. & Keene M. Ewer 1978/79 B. Clements1 2008/09 Klaveniek A. Plate 1990/91 S. Gentile T.T.Klaveniek 2010/11 N. Goodall & O. Sheahan 2018/19 N. Goodall 1977/781980/81 P. Dennis 2007/08 A. Sparks & M. Ewer Lady Competitor of the the Year Year 1979/80 B. Clements 2009/10 A. 1981/82 Lynas 2010/11 N.Plate Goodall & O. Sheahan Lady Competitor of 1991/92 P. Klaveniek T.T.Lynas Paterson 1978/791981/82 B. Clements1 2008/092011/12 G. KeeneR. 1990/91 S. Gentile 1980/81 T. Klaveniek 2010/11 N. Goodall & O. Sheahan 1982/83 T. Lynas 2011/12 R. Paterson 1990/91 S. Gentile 1992/93 J. Nicholls 1982/83 T. Lynas 2012/13 R. Harrison Lady Competitor ofKlaveniek the Year 1979/801981/82 B. Clements 2009/102011/12 A. Plate R. Paterson 1991/92 P. T.T.Lynas Lynas Lynas R.&Paterson Harrison P.Scammell Klaveniek 1993/94 1983/84 T. 2013/14 R. 1990/911991/92 S. GentileL. 1980/811983/84 T. Klaveniek 2010/112012/13 N. Goodall O. Sheahan 1992/93 J. Nicholls 1982/83 T. Lynas 2012/13 R. Harrison 1994/95 L. 1984/85 T.T.Lynas 2014/15 A. Lynas 2013/14 R.Trimmer Paterson 1992/93 J.Scammell Nicholls 1991/92 P. Klaveniek 1981/821984/85 T. Lynas 2011/12 R. Paterson 1993/94 L. Scammell 1983/84 T.J.Nicholls Lynas 2013/14 R. 1995/96 L. 1985/86 2015/16 R. Paterson Nicholls A.Paterson Trimmer L.Scammell Scammell 1992/931993/94 J. Nicholls 1982/831985/86 T. Lynas J. 2012/132014/15 R. Harrison 1994/95 L. Scammell 1984/85 T. Lynas 2014/15 A. Trimmer 1996/97 A. 1986/87 B. 2016/17 S. B.Lynas Lynas 2015/16 R.Hevera Paterson 1994/95 L.Sparks Scammell 1993/94 L. Scammell 1983/841986/87 T. Lynas 2013/14 R. Paterson 1995/96 L. Scammell 1985/86 P. J. Nicholls 2015/16 R. Paterson 1998 to 2004 Not awarded 1987/88 2017/18 S. P.Rosenzweig Rosenzweig S.Thiele Hevera 1995/96 L.Sparks Scammell 1994/95 L. Scammell 1984/851987/88 T. Lynas B. 2014/152016/17 A. Trimmer Past Presidents Hillclimb Champion Lady Competitor of the Year 1996/97 A. 1986/87 Lynas 2016/17 S. Hevera 2004/05 M. Ruediger 1988/89 T.T.John 2018/19 R.Edwards John 2017/18 S. Thiele 1996/97 A. Sparks 1995/96 L. Scammell 1985/861988/89 J. Nicholls 2015/16 R. Paterson 1974/75 D. Christison 1998 to 2004 Not awarded 1987/88 P. Rosenzweig 2017/18 S. Thiele 2004/05 J. Palmer 1990/91 S. Gentile 2005/06 M. Ruediger 1989/90 Past Presidents Hillclimb Champion Lady Competitor of the Year 1996/97 A. Sparks 1986/871989/90 B. Lynas T. 2016/172018/19 S. Hevera T.John John R.Edwards 1998 to 2004 Not awarded 1975/76 D. Christison 2004/05 M. Ruediger 1988/89 T. 2018/19 R.Edwards 2005/06 J. Palmer 1991/92 P. Klaveniek 2006/07 A. Sparks 1990/91 T.T.John John Sprint Champion 1974/75 D. Christison 1998 to 2004 Not awarded 1987/881990/91 P. Rosenzweig 2017/18 S. Thiele John 2019/20 T. Keynes 2004/05 M. Ruediger 1976/77 D. Christison 2004/05 J. 1990/91 S. Gentile 2005/06 M. Ruediger 1989/90 T. John John Past Presidents Hillclimb Lady Competitor Year 2006/07 J. Palmer Palmer & M. Ewer 1992/93 J.the Nicholls 2007/08 A. of Sparks 1991/92 T. J.Champion Palmer 1975/76 D. Christison 2004/05 M. Ruediger 1988/891991/92 T. John 2018/192004/05 R.Edwards 1977/78 P. Dennis T. John 2005/06 M.Sparks Ruediger 2005/06 J. 1991/92 P. Klaveniek 2006/07 A. 1990/91 T. Sprint Champion 1974/75 D. Christison 2007/08 A.Palmer Sparks & M. Ewer 1993/94 L. Scammell 2008/09 A. Eime 1992/93 T. John John 2005/06 M. Rooke 1976/77 D. Christison 2004/05 J. Palmer 1990/91 S. Gentile 2005/06 M. Ruediger 1989/901992/93 T. John 1978/79 D. Christison B. Clements1 T.John John Sprint Champion 2006/07 A.Sparks Sparks 2006/07 J. Palmer 1992/93 J. 2007/08 A. 1991/92 T. 2004/05 J. 1975/76 2008/09 Keene & M. Ewer 1994/95 L. Nicholls Scammell 2009/10 A. Eime 1993/94 D. Eckert 2006/07 J. Palmer Palmer 1977/78 P. J. Palmer G. 1991/92 P. Klaveniek 2006/07 A. Sparks 1990/911993/94 T. John Sprint2005/06 Champion 1979/80 D. Christison B. Dennis Clements 2007/08 A. Sparks & M. Ewer 1993/94 L. D.John Eckert 2004/05 J.Jaquillard Palmer 2007/08 A.Eime Sparks 2008/09 A. 1992/93 T. 2005/06 M. Rooke 1976/77 2009/10 A. Plate 1995/96 L. Scammell Scammell 2010/11 A. Eime 1994/95 D. Eckert 2007/08 P. 1978/79 B. Clements1 2006/07 J. Palmer & M. Ewer 1992/93 J. Nicholls 2007/08 A. Sparks 1991/921994/95 T. John 2004/05 J. Palmer 1980/81 T. Klaveniek 2008/09 Keene & O. Sheahan 1994/95 L. Scammell 2009/10 A. Eime 1993/94 D. Eckert 2006/07 J. Eckert 2005/06 M.Palmer Rooke G. 2008/09 A.Not Eime 1977/78 2010/11 N. Goodall 1996/97 A. Sparks 2011-2019 awarded 1995/96 P.D.Dixon 2008/09 O. Sheahan 1979/80 P. DennisT. B. Lynas Clements 2007/08 A. Sparks & M. Ewer 1993/94 L. Scammell 2008/09 A. Eime 1992/931995/96 T. John 2005/06 M. Rooke 1981/82 2009/10 Plate 1995/96 L. Scammell 2010/11 A. 1994/95 D. Eckert 2007/08 P. 1978/79 B. Clements1 Dixon 2006/07 J.Jaquillard Palmer A. 2009/10 A.Eime Eime 2011/12 R. Paterson 1998 to 2004 Not awarded P.P.Dixon 2009/10 A. Eime 1980/81 T. Klaveniek 2008/09 G. Keene 1994/95 L. Scammell 2009/10 A. Eime 1993/941996/97 D. Eckert 2006/07 J. Palmer 1982/83 B. Clements T. Lynas 2010/11 N. Goodall & O. Sheahan 2004/05 1996/97 A. Sparks 2011-2019 Not awarded 1995/96 P. 2008/09 O. Sheahan 1979/80 1996/97 P.Dixon Dixon 2007/08 P. Jaquillard 2010/11 A. Eime M. Ruediger Club Person of the Year 1997/98 P. Dixon 2010/11 N. Goodall 1981/82 T. Lynas 2009/10 A. Plate R. Paterson 1995/96 L. Scammell 2010/11 A. to Eime 1994/951996/97 D. Eckert P. Jaquillard 1983/84 T. Klaveniek T. Lynas 2007/08 2011/12 1998 2004 Not awarded P. 2009/10 A. 1980/81 Dixon 2008/09 O.Eime Sheahan 2011-2020 Not 2005/06 M.awarded Ruediger 1987/88 T. Nicholls 1998/99 P.P.Dixon Dixon 2011/12 M. Ewer 1982/83 T. Lynas 2010/11 N. Goodall & O. Sheahan 1996/97 A. Sparks 2011-2019 Not awarded 1995/961997/98 P. Dixon 2008/09 O. Sheahan Sprint Champion 1984/85 T. Lynas 2004/05 M. Ruediger Club Person ofA.the Year 1997/98 P.P.Kowalenko Dixon 2010/11 R. N. Goodall 1981/82 T. Lynas Lynas 2006/07 Sparks Dixon 2009/10 A.Reynolds Eime 1988/89 Herbst 1999/00 P. 2012/13 1983/84 2011/12 R. Paterson 1998 to 2004 NotK. awarded 1996/971998/99 P. Dixon A. Eime M. 1985/86 T. Lynas T. J. Nicholls 2009/10 2005/06 M. Ruediger 1987/88 T. Nicholls 1998/99 P. 2011/12 Ewer 1982/83 2004/05 J. Palmer 2007/08 A.the Sparks 1989/90 T. John 2000/01 P.P.Dixon Kowalenko 2013/14 A. Trimmer Kowalenko 2010/11 N. Goodall Club Person of Year Sprint Champion 1984/85 T. Lynas 2004/05 M. Ruediger Club Person of the Year 1997/981999/00 P. Dixon 2010/11 N. Goodall 1986/87 T. Lynas B. Lynas 2006/07 A. 1988/89 K. Herbst 1999/00 P. 2012/13 R. 1983/84 2005/06 M. Rooke 2008/09 A. Sparks Eime 1990/91 T.T.John 2001/02 P.P.Kowalenko Brunnthaler 2014/15 D. Herreen 1985/86 Kowalenko 2011/12 M.Reynolds Ewer 1987/88 Nicholls 2005/06 M. Ruediger 1987/88 T. Nicholls 1998/992000/01 P. Dixon 2011/12 M. Ewer 1987/88 T. Lynas J. P. Nicholls Rosenzweig 2004/05 J. Palmer 2007/08 A. 1989/90 T. John 2000/01 P. Kowalenko 2013/14 A. Trimmer Sprint Champion 1984/85 2006/07 J. Palmer 2009/10 A. Sparks Eime 1991/92 D. Wallbridge 2002/03 P. Brunnthaler 2015/16 M. Curyer 1986/87 B. Lynas P. Brunnthaler 2012/13 R. Reynolds M. Rooke 1988/89 K. Herbst 2006/07 A. Sparks 1988/89 K. Herbst 1999/002001/02 P. Kowalenko 2012/13 R. Reynolds 1988/89 T. John 2005/06 2008/09 A. 1990/91 T. John 2001/02 P. Brunnthaler 2014/15 D. Herreen 1985/86 J. NichollsP. Rosenzweig 2007/08 P. Jaquillard 2010/11 A. Eime Eime 1992/93 L. McDonnell 2003/04 M. Rooke 2016/17 T.A.Keynes 1987/88 2004/05 J. Palmer P. Brunnthaler 2013/14 Trimmer 1989/90 T. John 2007/08 A. Sparks 1989/90 T. John 2000/012002/03 P. Kowalenko 2013/14 A. Trimmer 1989/90 T. John 2006/07 J. Palmer 2009/10 A. Eime 1991/92 D. Wallbridge 2002/03 P. Brunnthaler 2015/16 M. Curyer 1986/87 B. Lynas T. John 2008/09 O. Sheahan 1993/94 L. Scammell 2004/05 J.M.Palmer 2017/18 M. Rogers 1988/89 2005/06 M. Rooke 2008/09 A. Eime Rooke 2014/15 D. Herreen 1990/91 T. John 1990/91 T. John 2001/022003/04 P. Brunnthaler 2014/15 D. Herreen 1990/91 T. John 2007/08 P. Jaquillard 2010/11 A. Eime 1992/93 L. McDonnell 2003/04 M. Rooke 2016/17 T. 1987/88 P. Rosenzweig 2009/10 Eime 1994/95 L. 2005/06 J.J.Palmer 2018/19 P.M.Keynes Panopoulos 1989/90 2006/07 J. Palmer A. 2009/10 A. Eime 1991/921991/92 D. Wallbridge 2002/032004/05 P. Brunnthaler M. Curyer 1991/92 T. John T. T. John John 2015/16 Palmer 2015/16 Curyer D.Scammell Wallbridge 2008/09 O. Sheahan 1993/94 L. Scammell 2004/05 J. Palmer 2017/18 M. Rogers 1988/89 2010/11 N. Goodall 1995/96 P. Dixon 2006/07 S. Elshaw 1990/91 T. John 2007/08 P. Jaquillard 2010/11 A. Eime 1992/931992/93 L. McDonnell 2003/042005/06 M. Rooke T. Keynes 1992/93 T. John T. John 2016/17 Palmer 2016/17 Keynes L.Scammell McDonnell 2009/10 A. Eime 1994/95 L. 2005/06 J.J.Palmer 2018/19 P.T.Panopoulos 1989/90 Club Person of the Year 2011/12 M. Ewer 1996/97 B. Smith 2007/08 S. Elshaw Club Driving Champion 1991/92 2008/09 O. Sheahan 1993/941993/94 L. Scammell 1993/94 T. John T. D. John Eckert 2017/18 2004/052006/07 J. Palmer M. Rogers S.Elshaw Elshaw 2017/18 M. Rogers L.Dixon Scammell 2010/11 N. Goodall 1995/96 P. 2006/07 S. 1990/91 1997/98 P. Kowalenko 2008/09 A. Sparks 1985/86 T. Lynas 1992/93 T. John 2009/10 A. Eime 1994/95 L. Scammell 1987/88 T. Nicholls 1994/95 D. Eckert 2005/062007/08 J. Palmer 2018/19 P. Panopoulos Club Person of the Year 2011/12 Ewer S.Sparks Elshaw 2018/19 Panopoulas 1994/95 L.Smith Scammell 1996/97 B. 2007/08 S. Elshaw Club Driving ChampionM. 1991/92 T. John Club Driving Champion 1998/99 Kowalenko 1993/94 Eckert 2009/10 A. 1986/87 T.P.Lynas 2010/11 N. Goodall 1988/89 K. Herbst 1995/96 P. Dixon H. 1995/96 T. John D. P. Dixon 2006/072008/09 S. Elshaw A. Sparks 2019/20 D. Herreen 1995/96 P. Dixon 1997/98 P. Kowalenko 2008/09 A. Sparks 1985/86 T. Lynas 1992/93 1999/00 D. Callow 1987/88 T. Nicholls 1994/95 D. Eckert 2010/11 N. Goodall 1987/88 D. Wallis Club Person of the Year 2011/12Champion M. Ewer T.Champion 1985/86 Lynas 1989/90 T. John 1996/97 D. Eckert P. Dixon Club Driving 1996/97 B. Smith H. 2007/082009/10 S. Elshaw Club Driving 1998/99 1993/94 2009/10 A. 1986/87 T. A.Sparks Sparks 1996/97 B.Kowalenko Smith 1988/89 K. Herbst 2000/01 J-A. Brunnthaler 1995/96 2011/12 N. Goodall T. Lynas John 1986/87 T. Lynas 1990/91 T. John 1997/98 D. Eckert P. P. Dixon Dixon 1985/861988/89 1997/98 P. Kowalenko 2008/092010/11 A. Sparks T. Lynas 1999/00 D. Callow 1987/88 T. Nicholls 1994/95 2010/11 N. Goodall 1987/88 D. Wallis N. Goodall Club Driving Champion 1997/98 P. Kowalenko 1985/86 T. Lynas 1989/90 T. John 1996/97 P. Dixon 2001/02 M. Rooke N. Goodall 1989/90 R. Catford Club Driving Champion 1987/88 D. Wallis 1991/92 D. Wallbridge 1998/99 P. Dixon 1998/99 H. Kowalenko 2009/102012/13 A. Sparks 1986/87 T. Lynas 1988/89 1990/91 K. Herbst 2000/01 J-A. Brunnthaler 1995/96 P. Dixon Dixon 2011/12 N. Goodall 1988/89 T. 2011/12 N.Obst Goodall 1985/86 Lynas 1998/99 H.Somerville Kowalenko 1986/87 T. T. John 1997/98 2002/03 K. K. 1990/91 T.T.John Gentile 1988/89 T. Lynas John 1992/93 L. McDonnell 1999/00 P. Dixon P. P. Kowalenko 1999/00 D. Callow 2010/112013/14 N. Goodall 1987/88 D. Wallis 1985/86 T. Lynas 1989/90 T. John 1996/97 2001/02 M. Rooke 2012/13 N. Goodall 1989/90 R. Catford N.Obst Goodall 1986/87 Lynas 1999/00 D.Johnston Callow 1987/88 D. Catford Wallis 1991/92 D. Wallbridge 1998/99 2003/04 C. 2014/15 K. 1991/92 T.T.John 1989/90 1993/94 L. Scammell 2000/01 P. Dixon P. P. Dixon Kowalenko 2000/01 J-A. Brunnthaler 2011/122012/13 N. Goodall 1988/89 T. John 1986/87 T. Lynas R. 1990/91 T. John 1997/98 2002/03 K. Somerville 2013/14 K. 1990/91 T. 1988/89 T. John 1992/93 L. McDonnell 1999/00 P. Kowalenko K.Obst Obst 1987/88 D.Gentile Wallis 2000/01 J-A. Brunnthaler 2004/05 G. Cook 2015/16 K. Obst 1992/93 R. Catford 1990/91 T. Gentile 1994/95 L. Scammell 2001/02 P. Brunnthaler 2001/02 M. Rooke 2012/132013/14 N. Goodall 1989/90 R. Catford D. Wallis R. Catford 1991/92 1993/94 D. Wallbridge 1998/99 P. Dixon P. Kowalenko 1987/88 2003/04 C. 2014/15 K. 1991/92 T. 1989/90 L. 2000/01 2005/06 N. Goodall 2016/17 G. Crowe 1993/94 T.T.John Matthews K.Obst Obst 1988/89 John 2001/02 M.Johnston Rooke 1991/92 John 1995/96 P. Scammell Dixon 2002/03 P. Kowalenko P. Brunnthaler 2002/03 K. Somerville 2013/142014/15 K. Obst 1990/91 T. Gentile 1988/89 T. John T. 1992/93 L. McDonnell 1999/00 2004/05 G. Cook 2015/16 K. Obst 1992/93 R. Catford 1990/91 T. Gentile 1994/95 L. 2001/02 P. Brunnthaler 2006/07 R. 2017/18 G. Crowe 1994/95 R. Paterson 2015/16 K. Obst 1989/90 R. Catford 2002/03 K.Ruediger Somerville 1992/93 R. Catford 1996/97 B. Scammell Smith 2003/04 P. Kowalenko M. Rooke 1991/92 2003/04 C. Johnston 2014/152016/17 K. Obst T. John T. Matthews 1989/90 R. Catford 1993/94 L. Scammell 2000/01 2005/06 N. Goodall G. Crowe 1993/94 1991/92 T. John 1995/96 P. 2002/03 P. Brunnthaler 2007/08 J.C.Sheahan 2018/19 V.G.Moore 1995/96 R. Crowe 1990/91 T. Geue Gentile 2003/04 Johnston 1993/94 Matthews 1997/98 P. Dixon Kowalenko 2004/05 P. Brunnthaler J. Palmer 2004/05 G. Cook 2015/162016/17 K. Obst 1992/93 R. Catford 1990/91 T. GentileT. 1994/95 L. Scammell 2001/02 2006/07 R. Weekes Ruediger 2017/18 G. Crowe 1994/95 R. Paterson 1992/93 R. Catford 1996/97 B. 2003/04 M. Rooke 2008/09 R. 1996/97 P. Dixon 1994/95 Paterson Crowe 1991/92 T. Geue John 2004/05 Cook 1998/99 H. Smith Kowalenko 2005/06 P. Brunnthaler J. Palmer 1993/94 2005/06 N. Goodall 2016/172017/18 G. Crowe T. Matthews 1991/92 T. John R. 1995/96 P. Dixon 2002/03 2007/08 J.G.Sheahan 2018/19 V.G.Moore 1995/96 R. 1993/94 T. Matthews 1997/98 P. 2004/05 J. Palmer A.R.Seaman Motorkhana Champion 1997/98 D. Gilbert 1995/96 R. Geue 1999/00 D. Kowalenko Callow 2006/07 S. Elshaw V. Moore 1992/93 R. Catford 2005/06 N. Goodall 2006/07 Ruediger 2017/182018/19 G. Crowe 1994/95 R. Paterson 1992/93 R. Catford 1996/97 B. Smith 2003/04 M. Rooke 2008/09 R. Weekes 1996/97 P. Dixon 1994/95 R. Paterson 1998/99 H. 2005/06 H.J.Kowalenko 2004/05 M. 1998/99 M. Ewer 1996/97 P. Dixon 2000/01 J-A.Kowalenko Brunnthaler 2007/08 J. Palmer J. S. Palmer Elshaw 1995/96 2007/08 Sheahan 2018/192019/20 V. Moore R. Geue V. Ewer Moore 1993/94 T. Gilbert Matthews 2006/07 R. Ruediger 1993/94 T. Matthews 1997/98 P. Kowalenko 2004/05 A. Seaman Motorkhana Champion 1997/98 D. 1995/96 R. Geue 1999/00 D. Callow 2006/07 S. Elshaw B.R.Gare 2005/06 M. Ewer 1999/00 M. Ewer 1997/98 D. Gilbert 2001/02 M. Rooke 2008/09 A. Sparks 2008/09 Weekes 1996/97 P. Dixon 1994/95 R. Paterson 2007/08 J. Sheahan 1994/95 R. Paterson 1998/99 H. Kowalenko 2005/06 J. Palmer Elshaw H. Pryor Kowalenko J-A. Brunnthaler 2004/05 M. Ewer 1998/99 M. 1996/97 P. Dixon 2000/01 2007/08 R. 2006/07 D. Gilbert 2000/01 M. Ewer Ewer 1998/99 Ewer 2002/03 K. Somerville 2009/10 S. ElshawS. A.Sparks 1997/98 A. Seaman Motorkhana Champion D. Gilbert Motorkhana Champion 1995/96 R. Ewer Geue 2008/09 R. Weekes 1995/96 R. Geue M. 1999/00 2006/07 B. GareD. Callow 2005/06 M. Ewer 1999/00 M. 1997/98 D. Gilbert 2001/02 M. Rooke 2008/09 A. Sparks 2010/11 K. Obst 2007/08 P. Kowalenko 2001/02 D. Gilbert 1999/00 M. Ewer 2003/04 C. Johnston 2010/11 N.Goodall H. Kowalenko 2004/052004/05 M. Ewer 1998/99 M. Ewer 1996/97 P. Dixon M. Ewer 1996/97 P. Dixon A. Seaman 2000/01 J-A. Brunnthaler 2007/08 S. Elshaw R. Pryor 2006/07 D. Gilbert 2000/01 M. Ewer 1998/99 M. Ewer 2002/03 K. Somerville 2009/10 A.Sparks 2011/12 R. Pryor 2008/09 R. Paterson 2002/03 M. Ewer 2000/01 M. Ewer 2004/05 G. Cook 2011/12 N.Goodall B. Gare H. 2005/062005/06 M. Ewer 1999/00 M. Ewer D. 1997/98 D. GilbertM. Ewer 2001/02 M. Rooke 2008/09 M.Kowalenko Ewer 1997/98 D.Gilbert Gilbert Kowalenko 2010/11 K. 2007/08 P. 2001/02 1999/00 2003/04 C. 2010/11 A. SparksN.Goodall 2012/13 J. Obst Pierson 2009/10 D. Gilbert 2003/04 M. Ewer 2001/02 Gilbert 2005/06 N. Johnston Goodall R. Pryor 2006/072006/07 D. Gilbert 2000/01 M. Ewer Motorkhana Champion 1998/99 M. Ewer D. 2002/03 K. Somerville 2009/10 2011/12 R.O’Connor Pryor 2008/09 R. 2002/03 M. Ewer D.Paterson Gilbert 1998/99 M.Palmer Ewer B. Gare 2000/01 M. Ewer 2004/05 G. Cook 2011/12 A.Sparks N.Goodall 2013/14 J. 2010/11 M. Almond 2004/05 J. 2002/03 M. Ewer 2006/07 R. Ruediger 2010/11 K. Obst 2007/082007/08 P. Kowalenko 2001/02 D. Gilbert 1999/00 M. Ewer D. Gilbert 2003/04 2005/06 C. Johnston 2010/11 N.GoodallM. Ewer 2012/13 J. Pierson 2009/10 D. Gilbert 2003/04 M. Ewer P. Kowalenko 1999/00 M. Ewer R. Pryor 2001/02 N. Goodall 2004/05 2014/15 D. Wiffen R. Paterson 2005/06 M. Ewer Motorkhana Champion 2003/04 Ewer 2007/08 J. Sheahan 2011/12 R. Pryor 2008/092011/12 R. Paterson 2002/03 M. Ewer 2000/01 M. Ewer M. 2004/05 G. Cook 2011/12 2013/14 J. 2010/11 M. Almond 2004/05 J. 2008/09 R.Paterson Paterson 2000/01 M.Palmer Ewer 2010/11 K.O’Connor Obst 2002/03 M. Ewer 2006/07 R. Ruediger 2005/06 N.Goodall M. Ewer 2015/16 A. Seaman 2012/13 R. 2006/07 M. Ewer 2004/05 J. Palmer 2008/09 R. Weekes 2012/132014/15 J. Pierson 2009/102011/12 D. Gilbert M. Ewer M. Ewer 2001/02 D. GilbertM. Ewer 2005/06 N. Goodall 2004/05 M. Ewer 2003/04 D. Wiffen R. Paterson 2005/06 Motorkhana 2003/04 2007/08 J. Sheahan 2006/07 Champion D. Gilbert Gilbert 2001/02 D.Sparks Gilbert Pryor 2016/17 R. Clements 2013/14 RD.Paterson 2007/08 A. 2005/06 Ewer A. Seaman 2013/142011/12 R. J. O’Connor 2010/112009/10 M. Almond J. Palmer 2002/03 M. Ewer M. 2006/07 R. Ruediger 2005/06 M. Ewer 2004/05 2015/16 A. Seaman 2012/13 R. Paterson 2006/07 M. Ewer 2004/05 J. Palmer 2008/09 R. Weekes 2007/08 P. Kowalenko 2010/11 M. Almond 2002/03 M. Ewer 2012/13 J. Pierson 2017/19 Not awarded 2014/15 D. Herreen 2008/09 G. Keene 2006/07 M. Ewer H. Kowalenko 2004/05 2006/07 M. Ewer D. Gilbert 2005/06 2014/15 D. Wiffen 2011/122013/14 R. Paterson M. Ewer 2003/04 M. Ewer M. Ewer 2007/08 2016/17 J. Sheahan R. Clements R Paterson 2007/08 A. Sparks 2005/06 A. Seaman 2008/09 R. Paterson 2015/16 R. 2009/10 R. R.Paterson Paterson M. Ewer 2003/04 M.Paterson Ewer J. O’Connor 2007/08 A. Sparks B. Gare 2005/06 2015/162013/14 A. Seaman 2012/132011/12 R. Paterson 2006/07 M. Ewer 2004/05 J. Palmer 2008/09 R. Weekes 2007/08 P. Kowalenko 2017/19 Not awarded 2014/15 D. Herreen 2008/09 G. Keene 2006/07 M. Keene Ewer H. Kowalenko 2016/17 D. 2010/11 N. 2009/10 D. GilbertD.Gilbert 2007/082004/05 R.Herreen Paterson J. Goodall Palmer 2014/15 D. Wiffen 2008/09 2010/11 K. Obst 2006/07 2016/17 R. Clements 2013/142012/13 R Paterson A. Sparks 2005/06 M. Ewer G. A. Seaman 2008/09 R. Paterson 2015/16 R. Paterson 2009/10 R. Paterson 2007/08 A. Sparks B. 2017/18 S. 2011/12 R. 2010/11 P. Kowalenko M. Almond2008/092005/06 2009/10 R.Paterson R Thiele Paterson M.Paterson Ewer 2015/16 A. Seaman 2011/12 R. Gare Pryor 2007/08 2017/19 Not awarded 2014/152013/14 D. Herreen G. Keene 2006/07 M. Ewer H. Kowalenko 2016/17 D. Herreen 2010/11 N. Goodall 2009/10 D.Gilbert 2008/09 G. Keene 2010/11 K. Obst 2018/19 J.D.Coote 2012/13 R. 2011/12 R. Paterson R. Paterson2009/102006/07 2010/11 Goodall 2008/09 Herreen M.Reynolds Ewer 2016/17 R. Clements 2015/162014/15 R. Paterson R. Paterson 2007/08 A. SparksN. 2017/18 S. Thiele 2011/12 R. Paterson 2010/11 M. Almond 2009/10 R.Paterson 2011/12 B. Gare R. Pryor 2011/12 R. Paterson R. Paterson 2007/08 A. Sparks 2017/19 Not awarded 2016/172015/16 D. Herreen 2010/11 N. Goodall 2009/10 2008/09 G. KeeneN. Goodall 2010/11 K. Obst 2018/19 J. Coote 2012/13 R. Reynolds 2011/12 D.Gilbert R. Paterson 2010/11 2017/182016/17 S. Thiele 2011/12 R. Paterson D. Herreen M. Almond 2008/09 G. Keene H. Kowalenko 2010/11 2009/10 2011/12 2019/20 R. Pryor 2011/12 R.Paterson R. Paterson 2018/192017/18 J. Coote 2012/13 R. Reynolds 2011/12 R. Paterson S. Thiele 2009/10 R. Paterson 2010/11 N. Goodall Honorary Life Members 2011/12 R. Paterson 2018/19 J. Coote 2010/11 N. Goodall 2019/2020 R. Paterson 2011/12 R. Paterson

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Wayne Obst

Stuart Elshaw

David Gilbert

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Tangerine Dream People will often argue about whether it’s the destination or the journey that defines the experience. This story suggests it is both. The road to the Tangerine Dream was long, emotional and full of surprises. I have been a car nut my entire life, mostly with a penchant for European cars and racing cars. I’d had a passion for Porsche for a long time, but like most people, owning one had been out of my reach. It was not until after a work stint in the Middle East in 2010 that I could start to consider being able to own one. My Unicorn was and still is a 993RSCS in Riviera Blue, however my budget was more mid series 911. I came close to buying a resale red mid year car, however my then girlfriend gave me a stern ultimatum and fulfillment of my dream was lost. A year later whilst thumbing through a Just Cars magazine over Christmas, I stumbled across an ad for a US import 1966 911 – it was a non-running Irish Green California car with minimal rust for only USD$10,000. Immediately I point this out to the same girlfriend who proceeded to lecture me on everything but my desire to be happy and make a potentially smart investment decision. Another road block. You know those moments in a journey where everything seems to be going

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smoothly and then all hell breaks loose? Well the following was one of those moments. In June 2012 whilst having my morning coffee, I thought it would be funny to find myself an appropriate Porsche on CarSales as a gift suggestion for my upcoming Birthday. Upon finding one, I sent the link to my girlfriend as well as to my best mate – one replied with “Mmmm…why not, do it”, the other with “That’s nice, but it isn’t happening”. Another road block. But wait, here comes a twist. Two days later I’m on the phone to my best mate asking if he wants to look at that Porsche with me – I’m now 31, newly single (and homeless) and there was no one stopping me from following my dream of owning a Porsche. The car I’d found the previous week was conveniently located just up the road in the Adelaide Foothills. It was advertised as a converted 1966 SWB, with a rebuilt 2.7, new interior, period Recaro seats, numerous new parts and was missing only a windscreen and gearbox. The shell was straight, rust free and prepped in primer ready for paint. At under $25,000 it was not only the cheapest early car on the market, it was also within my budget. Just as I was getting excited and ready to do a deal, the seller remembered to point out that “by the way, it’s a 912 chassis”. Rather than take my time to consider the other available cars and do further research, the desire and want to get past the frustrations of the previous few years proved too strong, so I did the deal – note I’m still homeless at this time… A week later I arranged a tilt tray to take the car to my mates house where we stripped down the car before sending it off for paint. I stored all the parts in his garage noting I was still homeless, at least I had now signed a lease, but still had to wait a week to move in. The project is now gathering more and more speed, just over a month later the car is painted in P2002 Tangerine (P018 Blutorange) a special order colour for 1966. There were a few sleepless nights whilst I mulled over the options of painting it in its original shade of Polo Red, the now iconic Slate Grey or the vibrant Tangerine. Noting the car had long lost its original factory configuration, it was easy to discount Polo Red from the options. Once painted, I decided to send the car straight to the workshop so that they could provide a 915 gearbox and fit the driveline to the car. By now I was fast running out of my budget for the year and was working my way through the boxes and boxes of parts that had come with the car. By the time the workshop was ready to close up for Christmas, the car was on its way back to my garage, my budget was already in the negative and I was scratching my head as I tried to figure out how to put the car back

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together, noting I was not the one who had taken it apart… The festive season gave me a chance to bolt on some bits and pieces with the help of my new girlfriend (my now wife) and to start to work out a list of what I needed and how I could achieve it. Additionally and importantly, I was starting to make more local and overseas contacts and was starting to understand more about the car and the marque. Pushing on down the road, it is now mid 2018. The past six years have seen me move house twice, get married, add a dog and a son to the family and spend countless days and nights away from both my home and the car due to work. Facebook becomes a frequent reminder, alerting me to a picture of the car that is a memory from a year or two ago – the chase for the right missing or worn out part never ends and the quest to find a solid block of time or more dollars or both is continuous. Remember me suggesting that sometimes the journey is equal to the destination? At times I strongly doubted that, however faith was restored when a new Porsche friend would give me a

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spare part that I needed or some advice or just a few hours of help. Whilst based in the US for work, I was fortunate enough to meet an awesome bunch of Aircooled people who I shared cars, drives and experiences with such as a late night hang out with Magnus Walker, a personal tour of the Brumos collection, a VIP weekend at Amelia Island and an awesome trip to the Sebring 12 Hour where we replaced the rear main seal on a split window VW Bus en-route at a truck stop. With the car now wired and able to run, I enlisted the help of a good friend who fortunately for me had a shed with a vast array of tools and a hoist that more importantly DID NOT HAVE ANY CARS IN IT! Every weekend for a number of months (including a period where I had undiagnosed glandular fever) I worked from front to back on the car, writing a list of jobs to do and the parts needed to complete them. After almost six months of working through the list, it was time to bring the car back home, fit the interior and send it off to the workshop for a once over before its inspection for registration. Destination in sight.

Come early 2019, the car goes off for what I am hoping is its final ride on a tilt tray to be checked over before the registration process begins. As I have learnt to expect by now, there are a few little issues that require some adjustment before the workshop is 100% happy with the car – the downside to that is that of the final two parts needed, one was nil stock and took almost eight weeks to arrive. After waiting very patiently, the day had finally come to be inspected for Registration. And guess what? It was raining. Not any rain, that big fat sideways rain… and then the rear brakes locked on five minutes from the appointment location. A quick call to the workshop saw the shop van arrive, a quick roadside brake bleed and we were on our way and made our appointment timing – just! Before I bought the car, when I had the car engineered and before booking it in for its registration inspection, I made sure to liaise with the correct Government Department to make sure the car was legal and that all the t’s were crossed and i’s dotted. I can tell you first hand that any inspection for registration is nerve racking

at the best of times, so it was even more so with this car, especially after seven years and what for me was a substantial financial investment. I can tell you that my heart sank when the inspectors asked me to come to the office, something I have never had happen before – I can tell you that I think it stopped for a second or three when they informed me that they were impounding the car. The car had not even been registered or on the road in Australia since it’s importation in 1994, let alone outside in the elements for more than an hour or two at a time.

places I went and the friendships that were created and strengthened through the journey are priceless memories. The destination (the car) is amazing – it is great to look at, fun to drive, absolutely intoxicating to listen to, and again, it has introduced me to more and more like minded people. Seeing the smile (and relief) on my wife’s face when it finally came home, seeing the smile and excitement on my little boy’s face when I fire it up or take him for a cheeky spin around the block reminds me that it was all worth it.

It took an agonizing two weeks before I finally got the news I was waiting and expecting to hear – there was no issue with the vehicle or its identity, the car was exactly what is was supposed to be – a LHD to RHD converted 912 with the original factory stamped chassis number in the factory location. Time to try again. This time inspection for registration passed, however after a very, very full and complete roadworthy, it was again time for a U-turn to complete some rectifications. In the midst of this, I turned another year older and found out that I’m due to be a Father again. The journey continues.

So guess what I’ve now done? I have sold the car and now it’s time to start a new journey and do it all again with a new project in the near future!

Finally after years of blood, sweat, tears, money and priceless help, support and advice, the car was passed as roadworthy and I finally drove “Penelope – the Tangerine Dream” home in August 2019, journey complete, destination reached. So was it the destination or the journey that defined this experience? I still believe it was both. The people I meet, the

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Art of Chris Labrooy In a pristine barn conversion with panoramic views over rural Aberdeenshire, in Scotland, Chris Labrooy struggles momentarily to sum up how he makes a living. “It’s really difficult to describe what I do,” says the 40-year-old Scotsman. “I get up in the morning and make pictures. It’s a lifestyle that gives me a lot of freedom to pursue different ideas. I have called myself a digital image maker working at the intersection of art and design. Does that sound a bit vague?” It is difficult to pigeonhole Labrooy because his work is largely without precedent. Having studied product design at the Royal College of Art, the young graduate became increasingly absorbed by the digital realm, combining his knowledge and understanding of tactile objects with a growing fascination for the surreal. “I transitioned into the digital world after seeing the advances in technology there,” Labrooy explains. “I moved from making tangible, physical objects to making photorealistic images. What I managed to do in the digital world was capture those objects – render them in a realistic way – but with CGI and all these new digital tools there was no limit to my imagination. I could create any environment and place any single object into that context.” Labrooy’s past work will be familiar to many Porsche fans, using as it often does classic 911 cars transposed into dreamy, desert landscapes. Palm Springs is a favourite source of inspiration, as is mid-century 76

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architecture. But his calling card is the unexpected and occasionally ridiculous. “I like to juxtapose different elements and am always searching for those moments of happiness. Something like an inflatable flamingo or a swimming pool really symbolise happiness for me, so I always like to have those elements in my images and animation.” Having a Porsche in the drive would become a major influence on Labrooy’s work. “Once I owned a Porsche I became more aware of the brand and its motorsport pedigree. It’s a very soft, rounded shape that’s a highly capable, high performance sports car at the same time. The 911 has a unique, almost eccentric personality. When I’m making my images, the cars are like actors in a way, and the 911 is like an A-list Hollywood star, with all this depth and versatility.” Today, Labrooy is the proud owner of a 718 Cayman GTS 4.0. “Often I’ll get up really early on a weekend, about 05:45, and just go for a drive when it’s nice and quiet,” he says. “The Cayman is an amazing aesthetic experience where you have all these different sensations ¬– through the wheel and through the seat. And then there’s sound of course. What’s not to love about a flat-six engine?” You can discover more of Chris Labrooy’s work at www.chrislabrooy.com and follow him on Instagram @chrislabrooy.

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