Porsche News 1-2022

PORSCHE NEWS

ISSUE 1 2022

The Official Journal of the Porsche Club Queensland Inc.

Nature

created electricity. Porsche gave it soul.

The first all-electric Porsche. The new Taycan. Here now.

When the force of nature was fused with the force of Porsche’s soul, the new Taycan was born. An awe-inspiring sportscar promising pure emotion and maximum driving pleasure, the new Taycan stands alone at the forefront of a new era. True to Porsche’s DNA: puristic and timeless design, pioneering technology, with every part synchronised in a delicate dance of perfection. The Taycan sets a new benchmark for electric performance and innovation, igniting passions that will change your drive forever.

See it at Porsche Centre Brisbane, today.

“Porsche News” is the official magazine of Porsche Club of Queensland Inc. (ACN) ABN 80 554 625 717

Publisher: Porsche Club of Queensland Inc. PO Box 584 Brisbane. Qld 4001 www.porscheclubqld.com.au

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Our front cover was taken by Graham Hobbs at the Concours event

COMMITTEE

President John Datson 0412628 478 president@porscheclubqld.com.au

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Social Director Rob Beaumont social@porscheclubqld.com.au

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President’s Report

It has been a journey and a half to compile, edit and print the first Club magazine for 2022. After a number of hiccups along the way this year and with the assistance of Lee Cooper, the father and son team of Kent and Jack Kieseker, and editor Peter Stapley, the magazine has finally surfaced. Our apologies for its late arrival and we trust you will enjoy the various articles from the social side, motorsport, member’s contributions, and Porsche newsletters. The timing of the AGM and publishing of the magazine also coincided with a six-week driving tour around South Australia that Sue and I had planned for several months. Unfortunately, we could not take the Porsche as it was having a 36-year birthday present with a body restoration and an engine refresh. To top it off, whilst on Kangaroo Island my phone went missing. My only conclusion to its disappearance is that a seal ate it! As such, this President’s report has been written in Yorketown and reviews of the magazine undertaken whenever. On the positive side, Natalie Dugdale has joined the Committee in the Marketing role, which she has previously undertaken. It is great to have Natalie onboard. We now have a fully functioning Committee for most of the time! The magazine aims to provide coverage of the Club’s motorsport events, social drives, coffee and Porsches, and the monthly Club nights that are now being scheduled to different locations in the Sunshine Coast, Gold Coast and Brisbane. The change to spread the meetings and events across a wider spectrum of venues came from member’s suggestions and was adopted by the committee. This approach seems to be working with a reasonable turnout of members at each venue.

The Club’s first major event for the year was the 2021 Motorsport Awards night held at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre in January. As well as coping with Covid matters, a torrential rainstorm caused flooding limiting numbers and attendance for the evening’s event. Overall, it was a great night with the usual celebrations for the Championship Awards, which were sponsored by Shannons Insurance courtesy of Phillip Ross.

The Australia Day B-B-Q has now become a regular event on the social calendar. This year it was held at Redcliffe under the guidance of Rob Beaumont and the Coopers. The threat of rain was ever present with the B-B-Q lunch taken early. The Woodford Pub Run as reported by Graham Hobbs was a successful event with some 40 Porsches taking over the main street of Woodford and their occupants invading the hotel for lunch.

Our first Club meeting for 2022 was held at the Brisbane Porsche Centre. with guest speaker Jeromy Moore from Triple Eight Racing. Jeromy had a previous life working for Porsche, focussing on their World Endurance Championship programme at Le Mans in 2016 and then went on to lead the development of the brand-new GTE racer; the 911 RSR. His insights into his career with Porsche demonstrated the degree of detail which the teams adopt to achieve success. A big thanks to Bill Black for moderating the evening.

We were also fortunate to have Ian Lees as guest speaker for the September Club meeting at the Porsche Centre Gold Coast. Ian was involved in what many would call the golden era of motorsport being part of Sir Jack Brabham’s rise to World F1 Champion. The Concours held at Little Stanley Street, South Bank this year was considered by many as one of the best the Club has undertaken. It was a combination of factors; accessible to the public, good range of dining venues, exposure of the Porsche brand to the passing foot traffic, and a relaxing environment to hold the event.

There are three worthy member’s articles supplied by: • Greg McWhinney’s tribute to his late friend and Club member, Bruce Absolon

•Steve Foss’s article with the interesting title of “Porsche 356 and my Family’s mythology”, •Bill Dean and Jeff Matthews report on the September 2021 Drive for Rural Relief supporting BUSH kids and the Health and Wellbeing of Rural Families, which was hosted by the Rotary Clubs of Paddington and Warwick.

AGM Tuesday 9th August 2022

Fifty-three Club members attended the AGM held at the Porsche Centre Brisbane. The following committee positions were elected unopposed:

·President: John Datson

·Vice President: Steve Cooper

·Secretary: Andrew Dalton

·Treasurer: Cameron Mitchell

·Social Director: Rob Beaumont

·Motorsport Director: Kevin Vedelago

·Webmaster: Toula Vlazakis

·Membership Director: Stephen Vick

·Merchandise: Jason Arnold

The Committee and members expressed their gratitude to Lee Cooper for her service to the Club over many years fulfilling the role of President on 7 occasions from 2005 to 2022. That is the upfront picture we all see, but it is the work she does behind the scenes that deserves mention. In simple terms, Lee is very generous with her time which tends to be a lost quality in today’s world.

From the Editor’s Desk

A lot of water has flowed under the bridge since I was editor of this magazine and I must admit, I am happy to be back.

Who am I? Peter Stapley.

An unashamed Porsche 928 aficionado.

Like every young boy I grew up dreaming of owning a Porsche. For that matter so did my dad but sadly they were not within our economic reach.

That was until I went car shopping for my soon to be licenced son. I had already picked out a nice little Nissan but thought a tour of car yards to show him how to identify repairs and cover ups would broaden his knowledge.

All was going well until one car yard, down the back, dirty and unloved, sat a Porsche!

Not just any Porsche mind you. This one had a V8 engine. I served my apprenticeship at GMH as did my father and brother. Front engine and cylinders were every boy’s dream.

This one had just been traded. Broken windscreen, interior looked as though the chooks had been in there, but it ran, it drove, and they said they’d roadworthy it. I could have it for 10K. Done Deal!

Sorry son, we’ve got a Porsche. Deposit paid. Over the next few days the dealer replaced the windscreen but then someone decided that after a wash and clean it may not be as bad as it looked.

The dealer reneged on the roadworthy and offered the deposit back. I said no, I will do the roadworthy. A few days later the boss had decided to deregister it and remove the plates. I can have my deposit back. Another no. Eventually the Porsche was ours, a few little jobs and it was registered and lived in Cairns with dodgy aircon that was really only an issue when it rained. The rest of the time the windows could be down. All was good.

Australia has some great roads but two that come to mind are the Great Ocean Road in Victoria and the

Captain Cook Highway that connects Cairns to Port Douglas road in north Queensland. Every Porsche driver should have them on their to do list.

My mate came along on his Harley to Port Douglas and insisted on being leader.

For the return journey we led. He held us up too much in the corners.

I’m up to number 4, 928 now although I often dream of getting that 1979, 928 back again. It was such a forgiving car that was used to collect timber from Bunnings or attend a cocktail function.

I’m retired now and I’m thinking it will take just a little more than the $39 pension increase to add another Porsche.

The last couple of years have been tumultuous for many of us and this impacts heavily on voluntary organisations such as ours.

A lot of people have committed many hours into maintaining our club and to keep it growing and to them we must offer our appreciation.

Most clubs rely on volunteers to keep them going and we are no exception. If you think that you can help please contact our President who I’m sure will welcome you with open arms.

This magazine is very much a catch up issue and hopefully will bring you all up to date on some of the amazing activities that have been happening within your club - and it is your club because without you it doesn’t exist.

For our magazine to grow we need your input. Have you a favourite project? A classic restoration you would like to tell us about. Please send in your contributions for inclusion in our next edition. Our Social Director continues to work hard to provide us with many interesting and sometimes challenging drives. The Motorsport Director mustn’t rest, such is the number and variety of opportunities to enjoy your Porsche on the track and after all, isn’t that why you have a Porsche? There are many opportunities for you to try your Porsche out on a closed track and you may even be able to request a mentor for your first couple of laps just to point you in the right direction.

VALE Bruce Absolon

It is with great sadness I announce my friend and fellow PCQ Club Member, Bruce Absolon passed away on the 31.08.22 after losing his fight with Leukaemia.

Bruce was diagnosed earlier this year and fought the good fight, but last month his body decided to stop fighting and he moved from Townsville where he was getting treatment back home to Airlie Beach for Palliative care.

Bruce kept his chin up and was stoic to the end. Bruce and Gail were avid Porsche people and longterm members of Porsche Club of Queensland.

I met Bruce and Gail back in 2014 and became good

Bruce ordered his GT-4, one of the first sold by Porsche Centre Gold Coast and sent me the GPS link showing the GT-4 being shipped from Germany to Australia. When it arrived at PCGC I went down to have a catch up and got to view the car before they

Bruce and Gail competed on many occasions in Targa Tasmania, Targa Great Barrier Reef and several Mount Morgan hill climbs.

Several years ago, Bruce bought Simon Cilento’s 996 Twin Turbo which was affectionately called 'Rufus'. Bruce and Gail also owned a Cayenne GTS, Cayman GT-4, as well as a very nice Mercedes SL 500 and Maserati Quattroporte.

They also owned an upgraded Mercedes AMG - 63 supplied to Michael Schumacher while in Australia for the Australian Formula 1 - sold with books and clothing signed by Michael to prove providence. Bruce took Sandy and I for a run 2 years ago when we stayed with them and I can honestly say it is a very quick AMG-63

Their commitment to the club was to attend several club events in SE QLD including the Porsche 70th anniversary, driving down in the Cayenne GTS which I used as display vehicle in front of the AMA hotel where we held our PCQ gala dinner.

Bruce leaves behind Gail, their lovely dog Honey and friends.

Tribute by Greg McWhinney

Open-top one-off: why there has only been one Cayenne convertible

row of seats, and a convertible.

prototype, however, but what is known as a Package

Function Model – or PFM for short. The designers had the roof removed, but dispensed with the bodystiffening measures necessary for a convertible. Incapable of providing a safe and stable drive, the vehicle is transported to its destination when required. Test drives were never planned, as the convertible PFM was only built to assess four criteria.

Is the seating comfortable throughout the vehicle when the roof tapers in a more coupé-like way towards the rear and when the windscreen and A-pillars are shortened?

How practical is the Cayenne as a two-door model with doors which are 20 cm longer?

Is it possible to accommodate an elegant, high- quality soft top that can also be folded quickly? And how should the rear end be designed?

Convertible mechanism as on the current 911 Targa

Had the car reached production, a single rear design would of course have been settled on in the end, and the technical issues would undoubtedly have been

A now-familiar soft-top mechanism was envisaged: the luggage compartment lid of the Cayenne-PFM was attached at the front and rear, allowing it to be opened in both directions. The roof would travel over the fixed roll-over bar and be ‘swallowed’ in the rear by the luggage compartment lid, which opened in the opposite direction, folding in a z-pattern. It has worked in a very similar way to this on the Porsche 911 Targa since the 991- generation model. The mechanism never got past the computer simulation stage for the Cayenne convertible, however, and was never fully constructed. Today, the fabric top is stowed in the luggage compartment of the museum piece and must be fitted manually if required.

While the coupé idea of 2002 was later taken up again and implemented in 2019 in a successful production model, Porsche did not pursue the convertible idea further.

There was still disagreement on the final issue in 2002, and two different rear sections were designed for the Package Function Model.

The left-hand tail light was set low on the rear of the car, while the right-hand one was noticeably higher. Convertible top mechanism as on the current 911 Targa.

Forecasts regarding profitability were not particularly promising and doubts remained as to whether the car would look as appealing as a Porsche should. “An SUV as a convertible is a challenge both aesthetically and formally,” says Michael Mauer, who was not yet in office in 2002, looking at the concept today. “An SUV always has a large and heavy body. You combine this with a small top half and then cut off the roof – you get very strange shapes emerging from that.”

from the Porsche Newsroom

Give them a kick again, and we were eventually ready to feed the starving mob. My wife thought it was amazing seeing Jack Kieseker on the tools. It’s not something he does very often, and his eggs were pretty well left untouched.

New Life Member Dave Beard arrive in style behind the wheel of a very purple GT3 RS. A very striking car as you can see by the photos. Dave spent some precious time finding the right parking spot so we could all admire it.

He tells us that he always wanted personalised plates with “___ RS” on them and then he had to buy t he car for them. If you talk to him, it was a purchased that just seemed to have all the stars aligned. Even Donna.

The social side of our Club is back in the swing of things now and I encourage you all to join in one of the many that Rob has planned for the year ahead. And he is planning to cater for people north, south, and west of Brisbane as well.

Lee Cooper

Club members were guests of Porsche Centre Gold Coast where as usual hot pizza and cold drinks were available courtesy of our loyal and hard working club member Ian Ryan. With our newly elected President, John Datson holidaying in South Australia, VP Steve Cooper chaired the evening. Committee members delivered their reports and we welcomed back Peter Stapley to the position of Magazine Editor taking on the task of resurrecting our Club Magazine.

Our guest speaker, Ian Lees, is a man who has led an amazing and interesting life, in what many would call the golden era of motorsport as part of Sir Jack Brabham’s rise to World F1 Champion. Ian, a motor mechanic recalled his early years of racing Billy Carts and home built specials and when he left his native Australia to become part of the Brabham racing team in England.

It all started with a Billy Cart

Ian brought along a catalogue of photos covering his time with drivers such as Sir Jack, Denny Hulme and Jochen Rindt as well as working with the legendary designer and fabricator Ron Tauranac and Phil Irving the brains behind the mighty Repco V8 engine.

We were entertained by Ian’s stories of the European F1 rounds, Indianapolis and The Tasman Series back here in Australia. There were many photos of the iconic Brabham open wheelers including the achingly beautiful and famous Repco Brabham BT 19 as well

as a car built by Ian from a damaged chassis and cobbled together with left over bits scrounged from the Brabham workshop. Ian also spent time with Allan Moffat and was instrumental in sorting out the handling on the Mustang. He also spent some time behind the wheel, campaigning a Ford Capri, Holden Gemini, LJ XU1 Torana and a Brabham BT23.

An interesting, informative and entertaining night well attended by our members and our thanks to Ian Lees and Porsche Centre Gold Coast.

Its 471 kW (640 PS, Cayenne Turbo GT. With even sportier lines and available exclusively as a fourseater Coupé, the Cayenne Turbo GT comes with all available chassis systems fitted as standard and performance tyres developed specially for this model. The powertrain and chassis also have a unique setup specifically tuned for the Cayenne Turbo GT. The result is a harmonious overall concept with superb racetrack capability. This has been proven by Porsche test driver Lars Kern, who lapped the 20.832 km Nürburgring Nordschleife with the Cayenne Turbo GT in a time of 7:38.9 minutes, setting a new official SUV record.

Compared to the Cayenne Turbo Coupé, the Turbo GT rides up to 17 millimetres lower. Based on this, both the passive chassis components and active control systems have been re-engineered and optimised for handling and performance. They also feature specific calibration to guarantee perfect interaction between them. As an example, the rigidity of the three-chamber air suspension has been increased by up to 15 per cent, and the damper characteristics of the Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM) as well as the application of the Power Steering Plus and rear-axle steering have also been adapted. The Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control (PDCC) active roll stabilisation system now operates with performanceoriented control software. The result is even better roll stability and roadholding, as well as more precise turn-in behaviour at higher

been increased by 0.45 degrees to give the new 22inch Pirelli P Zero Corsa performance tyres, specially developed for the Turbo GT, a larger contact patch. Braking duties are performed by the standard-fit Porsche Ceramic Composite Brake (PCCB) system. Quicker-shifting Tiptronic S and titanium sports exhaust system

The Cayenne Turbo GT’s biturbo engine is currently Porsche’s most powerful eight-cylinder unit. The most extensive upgrades were carried out in the areas of the crankshaft drive, turbocharger, direct fuel injection, induction system and intercooler. The V8 of the Turbo GT differs from that of the Turbo Coupé in fundamental elements such as its crankshaft, connecting rods, pistons, timing chain drive and torsional vibration dampers. Given the increase in power to 471 kW (640 PS, Cayenne Turbo Coupé: Fuel consumption* combined (WLTP) 14.1 – 13.5 l/100

km, CO emissions* combined (WLTP) 319 – 307 g/km, Fuel consumption* combined (NEDC) 11.6 l/100 km, CO emissions* combined (NEDC) 264 g/km), these components have been designed for higher peak loads and improved driving dynamics. The faster-shifting eight-speed Tiptronic S and the Porsche Traction Management (PTM) system have also been modified. There is also additional water cooling for the transfer case. The standard sports exhaust system, with its central tailpipes, is unique to the Cayenne Turbo GT. From the middle of the vehicle, the exhaust system, including the rear silencer, is made from lightweight and particularly heat- resistant titanium. An additional weight saving is achieved through the omission of the centre silencer.

Sporty equipment: lots of carbon on the exterior, lots of Alcantara in the interior

Optionally available with paintwork in the new Arctic Grey colour, the Cayenne Turbo GT underlines its exceptional athleticism through the outstanding features of its progressive design. These include a GT- specific front apron with striking spoiler lip and enlarged side cooling air intakes, which create a unique front view. A contoured carbon roof and black wheel arch extensions, together with 22-inch

headrests. As is expected on Porsche’s sports cars, the multifunction sports steering wheel features a yellow 12 o’clock marking. Depending on the specified trim, select accent strips are finished in matt Black. With the Turbo GT, the next-generation Porsche Communication Management (PCM) system is launched onto the market with improved performance, a new user interface and new operating logic in the Cayenne. As before, PCM 6.0 is fully compatible with Apple CarPlay but now also allows for in- depth integration of Apple Music and Apple Podcasts. In addition, the infotainment system now also includes Android Auto, which means that all popular smartphones can now be integrated.

Porsche Newsroom

Thierry Nardone has surrounded himself with a series of partners of the highest level, true professional masters in the fields of design, interior cladding, engineering, engine development and something unique and extraordinary together.

The same companies that designed and built the Amos Futurista Automobiles. Studio Borromeode Silva in Milan and Podium Advanced Technologies in Pont St. Martin (AO).

Nardone Automotive is a French company based in Aix-En-Provence that operates in the non- conservative restoration sector: the restomod of the Porsche 928 is its first product. The founder, Thierry Nardone, 39, is a great car enthusiast and has always cultivated a deep passion for the so- called “transaxle” Porsche, which he is serenely obsessed with. Today, Nardone Automotive offers a series of changes to the Porsche 928 to transform it into a special and tailor-made GT.

The bodywork, with muscular fenders, is made almost entirely of composite materials, the front and rear lights have been specifically designed and built, the new, forged 18-inch wheels equipped with Michelin Pilot Sport 5 tires are a modern interpretation of the old ‘manhole’ 16” wheel.

The interior has been completely revised and welcomes Foglizzo leather and Alcantara while the infotainment now incorporates the Porsche Classic Management system (PCCM) combined with a luxury Hi-Fi system and Apple CarPlay.

From a technical point of view, the 928 from Nardone Automotive relies on the classic eight- cylinder V-aspirated engine targeted to output 400bhp. Managed by a modern engine control unit and coupled to the original 5-speed manual gearbox, now modified to a 6-speed manual with a limited-slip differential. Finally, the chassis setup utilises redesigned front and rear axle and spindle, active controlled electronic suspension, increased brakes and adaptive electric power steering.

After Milan Design Week, Nardone Automotive’s 928 will once again be in the spotlight at one of the most anticipated automotive events of the year, the Goodwood Festival of Speed, from 23 to 26 June, in England. The first deliveries of the 928 by Nardone Automotive are expected in 2024.

from Nardone Automotive

Concour ConcourD’Elegance D’Elegance

Even though there was slight drizzle for part of the day, the Concours event at Little Stanley Street, South Bank was superb. With some 80 Porsche cars of all models and variants parked in the street, the scene was set for a busy day. Foot traffic was constant all day with people milling around the cars and asking questions. People were complexed and puzzled that you can have an engine in the back of a car.

As for the Concours, 50 cars entered the competition, however the winners will not be announced until the annual Awards Function which will be held in January 2023. In the interim, Bowdens donated seven prize packs for the winners of “surprise” categories which are as follows:

• People’s Choice – Ross Golding with his 1977 911E

• Dirty Pipe Award, referring the exhaust pipeBill Black

• Road Tripper, referring to who travelled the furthest – Alan Bell from Noosa

• Stinky Inside Award, referring to the highest kms – Antony van der Drift

• Missed-a-Bit Award, referring to dirty spots –Jack Kieseker

• Wipeout Award, referring to dirty glass –Russel Kempnich after his back window shattered and deposited itself on the back seat. Definitely a wipeout!

• Porsche Club supporter – Phil Ross from Shannons

Special thanks go to:

• Gotzinger and Antony van der Drift for donating breakfast to club members at the marshalling point

• McElrea Racing for supplying a Porsche Carrera cup car for public viewing and race driver Bayley Hall who participated in the judging of the race cars and exotics as well discussing his life in the fast lane

• Porsche Centre Brisbane for supplying a Taycan and 911 Carrera for display as well as some giveaways.

• Shannon Insurance

• Bowdens for supplying the Concour’s prize packs of car care products

Southbank - 13th August 2022

Photos courtesy of Graham Hobbs

Photos courtesy of Caleb Smith 0403 235 792

Porsche 356 and my Family’s Mythology

As far back as I can remember I have loved cars. Growing up in Leyburn I never saw any exotic cars, but once a month my mum would buy me a copy of Modern Motor from the local corner store and I would read it from cover to cover and dream of owning my own sports car someday. My mum picked up on my love of cars and would tell me stories of old boyfriends who had cool cars when she was growing up in Toowoomba. One such story that stood out for me was about an old boyfriend called Ron, with a rich father who bought him a red sports car that was fast and ultra-cool. Mum used to tell me that she thought it was a Porsche convertible and that one night Ron convinced her to drive it around Prince Henry Drive. She would have been 17 or 18 at the time and evidently knew how to drive, even though my grandfather would not let her get her drivers licence. Mum only got her licence after she was married when she was 22 years old. Fast forward many decades, my grandfather had passed away and because I had once worked as a photographer I inherited all of my grandfather’s photography equipment and slides. This collection also included thousands of slides chronicling our family from the 1940’s until the 1980’s. It was when I was going through all the photos and converting them to a digital format for the family, I came across a gem.

The photo you see was of a young guy, barefoot, white t-shirt, doing his best James Dean leaning up against a red 356 cabriolet. The car was parked outside what I remembered well as my great grandmother’s house in Caloundra. I could now see why mum had remembered such a beautiful car, and getting to drive it as a young unlicensed teenager, what could ever have gone wrong.

I showed the photo to mum and she remembered that Ron and her boyfriend at the time Col had driven down from Toowoomba to surprise her on a family holiday at the beach.

Then the question came into my head, where is this car now?

Ron passed away many years ago, but I am still in contact with his best mate Col who told me that Ron’s dad had purchased the car for Ron from a guy at the Gold Coast who had owned a hardware store in Miami. Ron kept the car for a couple of years before selling it to a public servant who worked for the Main Roads Department.

Armed with a photo and a Queensland number plate NHZ 310, I asked a few 356 owners I had met over the years and eventually I cornered Greg Riddell at Cars and Coffee and he said, “Oh that is Peter Harburg’s car”.

I was now able let my mum and Col know that the car was still in Queensland and well looked after. Recently I shared the photo with Peter and over a coffee he was able to fill in some of the gaps in the

history of NHZ 310.

It was a prize in an Art Union, sold to the owner of hardware store on the Gold Coast, then owned by Ron Mooney in Toowoomba, where it became part of our family’s mythology. Peter purchased it in 1975 and put it through a restoration and today it is still part of his collection.

I love a good car story, I have recently been trying to fill in some of the gaps in the history of my 1967 Porsche 912 that start in a mansion in South Yarra almost end in tragedy in a Suncorp salvage yard and is currently in my custody. I realise that classic cars outlive people and I want to pass on as much history as I can to future custodians. But, that will be another story for a future magazine article. Stephen Foss

The Return of Club Nights

at the April club night that year. As we are all too aware, COVID 19 and lock down severely impacted not only on our club nights, but on all club activities, many of which were cancelled. Coupled with this, Jeromy’s work load and attending Supercar events interstate made it difficult to find a club night suitable for his very busy life.

Jeromy recounted his early years on how a graduate with an Honours Degree in Engineering from U.Q.

5 Bathurst wins and 6 V8 Supercar Championships.

In 2015 he was offered a position with Porsche at Weissach on the all conquering 919 World Endurance Racing programme. Jeromy’s stories of Le Mans as Performance and Race Engineer for fellow Aussie Mark Webber and the success of the 919 not just at Le Mans but also in the WEC made fascinating listening. Jeromy spoke about 919 Evo and how Porsche decided to see just how good they could

make the 919 without BOP restrictions. The much watched videos show this 919 Evo achieving fastest ever lap time at Spa and breaking the 35 year old Nurburgring lap record set by Steffan Bellof in a 956 back in the halcyon days of Group C . Following two years with the 919, Jeromy was appointed Technical Project Leader developing the latest 911 RSR (2019 model) which is where Porsche are now concentrating their WEC and IMSA efforts after the retirement of the 919. This model RSR has gone on to many race wins, including in the hands of well known local driver Matt Campbell.

With a family and children approaching school age, Jeromy returned to Brisbane in December 2019 and rejoined Triple 8 at Banyo taking on the position as Technical Director while retaining a consulting role with the 911 RSR. He has also been entrusted with the development of GM’s future in Australian motorsport, the Gen 3 Camaro. The background on the development and testing of this car made interesting listening.

At the end of the night, Bill held up both a Porsche cap and a Triple 8 cap and asked Jeromy to choose one. Not surprisingly, much to the delight of our club members, he took the Porsche cap, but I’m sure his choice may have been different back at Banyo the next morning. Jeromy was given a hearty round of applause and some club memorabilia in appreciation of his time for one of our most interesting and entertaining club nights, where Porsche Centre

Brisbane made us most welcome and the very appropriate backdrop of the full size photo of the 919 was up on the wall.

Drive for Rural Relief, Supporting BUSH kids and the Health and Wellbeing of Rural Families and hosted by the Rotary Club of Paddington in conjunction with Rotary Club of Warwick

BILL DEAN “On a beautiful SE Queensland spring morning we assembled at Kenmore Plaza shopping centre, following sign-in, receipt of route instructions, Southern Downs tourism information, and twisting of arms to purchase raffle tickets.”

JEFF MATTHEWS “There was a good turnout of vehicles from different marques and clubs which was great to see. The Porsche flag was flown with a decent turn out by PCQ, and I met up with a few friends from the club. Ron, Cav, Bill and myself with our respective wife’s and 911’s gathered to discuss the speed of which we were to attack the route.”

BILL DEAN “Seven Porsches presented for the drive, plus a club member and their partner in an SUV as their dog refused to travel in the 911.”

JEFF MATTHEWS “While us men thought we should try and get to Warwick as quickly as possible, the wives made sure we kept it a tad slower than we anticipated and cruised our way along.”

BILL DEAN “The first part of the journey was a leisurely drive via Mount Crosby road, Warrego Highway and Gatton Laidley Road to Laidley for morning tea, and to get a first look at some of the other vehicles supporting the event, including a 1950’s Bentley, HSV Commodore and a 2006 GT40.

JEFF MATTHEWS “Laidley was a welcome stop to recharge the batteries with a hot coffee and some homemade cakes by the local Rotary Club.”

BILL DEAN “It was then onto Warwick via Tourist Drive 11, apart from some small sections of holdup behind “Sunday drivers” and horse floats, the roads provided for some very enjoyable and at times spirited driving (at least that is what the passengers were suggesting.”

JEFF MATTHEWS “We arrived at Warwick around 12:30pm in time for a sausage sizzle or hamburger and a cold drink. Some of us elected to participate in the local car show and shine where various awards were given for different categories. There was also a raffle with some great prizes, which also helped to raise money for the bush Kids Relief.”

BILL DEAN “I believe that all those who participated had a great day.”

JEFF MATTHEWS “All in all it was a great day driving with great friends for a great cause.”

2022 Shannons PCQ Motorsport Round

1

Lakeside Sprint 19 March

In the end, we were lucky that the Club’s first track day of the year went ahead following the deluge of constant rain and flooding that occurred over SE Queensland during February and March. Fortunately, the adjacent lake was at low tide and well clear of the track. The consistent rain had thoroughly cleaned the track and several Club members who ran in the morning’s General Practice session noted that the track was slippery in parts and just be aware. The first track day after the summer break tends to take some time to arrange the brain cells into race mode rather than cruise mode. Add to that, the tasks of recalling braking points and following race lines, the first run of the day feels like your first ever time on the track. At least by the second run, the brain has managed to realign itself and you start to feel at home in the driver’s seat rather than just being a passenger. Looking back on that, it is likely to be age related but you try and blank it out! The track day was the afternoon session, with the

Club securing two run groups each of 15 cars. It was pleasing to note that there were five drivers attending their first track day with the Club: namely Antonio Peronace, Grant Green, Andrew Mills, Ross Richards, and Derek Gibbons. The event also saw the return of

a trim and taunt Philip Holzberger to the track in his McLaren 650S. As a change and probably a nice way to start the season, Antony Van Der Drift drove his delightful 1958 356 instead of the 911. This was the first event that utilised the new point scoring system, which basically compares the ratio of each driver’s benchmark time to their best lap time as a percentage. If slick tyres are being used, a one second penalty is added to the best time. Henry Sinclair, Michael Treffene, and Gary Taber all drove well to surpass their benchmark times. Overall,

around forty percent of drivers were within two seconds of their benchmarks.

Cars were entered in all classes, with A Class again dominating the number of entries. Open Class with Paul Ford, Stan Adler and Steve Cooper was close all afternoon with similar times in the order of 59 to 60 seconds. The 911 GT3s tend to dominate A Class, however, the Cayman GT4 is now making inroads with the likes of Henry Sinclair, Alex Haigh and Mathias Butcher. Henry led the field from Michael Treffene, Brad Gall, David Lees, Glen Wallace, and Andrew Mills who were all within two seconds of the lead.

As for B Class, Gary Taber in his 1986 944 turbo had a close tussle with Don Munro’s superbly restored 1974 911 powered by a 3.8 L engine providing that distinct air-cooled burble. Just behind the front two was Jeff Nottoli, Aiden Lefmann, and Bill Black who were all within a whisker of each other.

In C Class, Jeffery Dunn, and the Cayman “master” and recently awarded Club Person of the Year, Justin Clarke, led the field followed by Graham Wood and Derek Gibbons. D and E Classes were represented by John Datson and Antony Van Der Drift. The Associate group has been consistent over the last year with around five drivers competing regularly. The drivers for this event were as already mentioned Philip Holzberger (McLaren), Chris Battista (MX5), Ryan Black (Lotus), and Joe Catalano (Toyota 86), who was out for his first drive in this car.

Don’t forget that it is back to Lakeside for Round 2 on the 30th April 2022.

John Datson and Kevin Vedelago

2021 Awards Night

AwardsNight

Russell Kempnich

Alan Carseldine

Lee Cooper

Phil Ross

Emily Cooper

Jeff Watson

Tony Romano

Jeff Nottoli

Brad Gall

Bill Black

Russell Kempnich

Porsche Clubs National

The Bend, South Australia

Easter 15-16 April 2022

It seems like an eternity ago went Darien Herreen, Motorsport Director, PCSA, contacted me with the news that ARG, the new owners of the Bathurst 6 Hour, dropped the Porsche Event from the 2020 B6Hr. Both Darien and I had attended the 3 previous B6Hr and we, like many others, were used to being on a track at Easter. Darien suggested that he host a Porsche only event at The Bend in South Australia, except not a Regularity, only a Sprint. Naturally, I was immediately onboard, and I started to mobilise. I booked the first truck for 6 cars, then other and another. In 2020, PCQ was going to send 18 members to this event. Everything was on target and then we all became aware of something called “Corona Virus” and our lives were forever changed. Shortly after, the 2020 Easter Nationals was cancelled.

The Pandemic gave us all a hard time and our motorsport suffered more so. But we are blessed to be a collective of positive thinkers and so bring on 2021. We lost a few from the 2020 group but we still had 2 trucks going down. On the day that we were scheduled to load the car for the 2021 event, the borders closed, only Alan Bell, in his Black 930 Turbo escaped the drag net and he became Queensland’s sole representative at the 2021 event.

From Easter 2021 to September 2021, I had more phone calls with Darien Herreen that I could count, we both agreed that this would not defeat us. In September 2021, PCSA pulled the trigger, and 2022 Porsche Nationals was on.

At this point, with the blessing of my president, Lee Cooper; we were on. Sadly, we lost a few of the original team up we picked up some formidable replacements.

In early October, we confirmed 14 PCQ members, 12 of which sent their cars down to South Australia in transporters and two, Phil Hart and Alan Bell chose

the self-transport option.

Personally, the reality of the event did not set in until I bordered my flight to Adelaide and now it was on.

Most of the team arrived at The Bend on Thursday, as did the cars. Check-in was pretty simple as was checking into the Ridges Hotel. This is without a

doubt the best facility in Australia, the garages are massive; the facilities inside the garage are great, each pit session has a TV on the wall. The Hotel Room are directly above the pit lane and all the rooms facing the track have a generous balcony. Inside the rooms, the TV’s broadcast the live timing. The museum is something to be seen, truly a car lovers paradise.

Day 1 – Good Friday

With the exception of Alan Bell and Roger Hall, none of us had been on this track before and it would be fair to say that we were all very nervous. There were 4 groups, and we were divided thus:

Group 1

• Russ Kempnich Iseki 956

• Kevin Vedelago 991 GT3 Cup

Group 2

• Roger Hall 991 GT2 RS

• Stephen Cameron 991 GT3

• David Lees 991 GT3

• Antonio Peronace 992 C2S

Group 3

• Steve Cooper 933 GT2

• Cameron Cooper 930 IROC

• Paul Ford Cayman Clubsport

• Phil Hart 996 GT3

• Antony Van Der Drift 914

• Russ Kempnich 996 GT3 (2nd Car)

Group 4

• Alan Bell 930 Turbo

By the conclusion of Day 1, we all completed 4 sessions and we had 14 straight cars.

Saturday night, PCSA had the official dinner and needless to say a goodtime was had by one and all. I am particularly proud of our members, super sociable and zero wall flowers. We had quite a few partners also in attendance lead by our president Lee Cooper. To be fair, Lee struggled as a spectator, and I am confidence that we will see her in a car at the 2023 event.

Day 2 – Easter Saturday

We awoke to a very thick fog, less than 50m visibility, not that dissimilar to Morgan Park on a winter morning. This delayed the start by 30mins. But once we got started, some of the best times were achieved. Russ Kempnich was not successful on the Friday in getting under 2mins, but on Saturday morning he ripped out a 1:57.342. Seriously impressive. As the day wore on, numbers dropped off due to mechanical issues or simply fatigue. By lunchtime Saturday, I called stumps and I did not do the last two sessions. No regret, I believe that we had more than enough track time.

Later that afternoon, PCSA held a trophy presentation for first, second and third in the following categories:

• Open/Highly Modified

• Road Cars

• Historic Cars, and

• Regularity

It saddens me to report that we only won 3rd place in Open thanks to Russ Kempnich. Russ’s efforts earned PCQ 1 point in the Clubs Championship, which, no surprise was won by PCSA.

Saturday night concluded with a dinner of all remaining PCQ members where it was agreed that we are coming back bigger and bad-er in 2023.

By Kevin Vedelago, Motorsport Director

Russ Kempnich Kevin Vedelago

Roger Hall

Stephen Cameron

David Lees

Antonio Peronace

Steve Cooper Cameron Cooper

Paul Ford

Phil Hart

Antony Van Der Drift Russ Kempnich

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PCQ HONOUR BOARD

LIFE MEMBERS PAST PRESIDENTS SPORTS PERSON of the YEAR

1982 Mike Gillies

1996 Peter Harburg

1997 Peter Hayes

2004 Phil Hart

2021 Bill Black

2021 Dave Beard

1974-1975 Red Ramier

1975-1976 Darryl Birtles

1976-1977 Brien Showyin

1977-1979 Dr lain Corness

1979-1981 Peter Harburg

1981-1982 David Heery

1982-1983 Tom Barrett

1983-1984 David Heery

1984-1987 Peter Harburg

1987-1989 Peter Hayes

1989-1991 Barry Long

1991-1994 Phil Hart

1994-1996 Ralf Schenk

1996-2000 Gavan Starr-Thomas

2000-2005 Joe Martens

2005-2008 Lee Cooper

2008-2010 Phillip Holzberger

2010-2015 David Beard

2016-2018 Lee Cooper

2018-2019 Wagner Higgins

2019-2020 Wagner/Eckhard Schwarting

2020- 2022 Lee Cooper

2022- John Datson

1986 Peter Harburg

1987 Peter Hayes

1988 Peter Hayes

1989 Phil Hart

1990 Phil & Gail Hart (joint)

1991 Phil Hart

1992 Phil Hart

1993 Phil Hart

1994 Steven Tory

1995 Gavan Starr-Thomas

1996 Gavan Starr-Thomas

1997 Kerry Hayes

1998 Brett Wentworth

1999 Vic Vakranoff

2000 Vic Vakranoff

2001 Brett Wentworth

2002 Vic Vakranoff

2003 Bill Black

2004 Brett Wentworth

2005 Mike Veverka

2006 Terry Knight

2007 Greg Turnham

2008 Greg Turnham

2009 Craig Woodman

2010 Phillip Brook

2011 Antony Van der Drift

2012 Bill Black

2013 Bill Black

2014 Eric van Dyke

2015 Antony van derDrift

2016 Eckhard Schwarting

2017 Eckhard Schwarting

2018 Eckhard Schwarting

2019 Eckhard Schwarting

2020 Eckhard Schwarting

2021 Brad Gall