Porsche Parade 3-2022

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Welcome to the third issue of Porsche Parade for 2022.

Sadly, long serving committee member and former Social Director Linley Baxster recently passed away. Linley was a wonderful contributor to the club in Social and Competition and will be greatly missed. A few Club members have put together a lovely vale article in Linleys honour on page 10. My sincere condolences to his family.

Being a GT3 enthusiast, Linley would have loved our cover and feature story, the exciting new GT3 RS which has been officially revealed as the “most track-focused and aerodynamically optimised 911 ever”.

of downforce, and 860kg at 285KMph.

It’s the first road-going 911 to feature a radiator that has been positioned centrally in the nose of the car, formerly occupied by the luggage compartment.

First used in the Le Mans-winning 911 RSR, the new radiator positioning has made room for integrated active aerodynamics on each side of the car in the form of continuously adjustable wing elements.

Other technologies include the integration of the largest ‘swan neck’ wing ever fitted to a road-going 911, which measures around six-foot wide and stands taller than the roof.

I look forward to seeing one at the track soon!

As usual, a big thanks to everyone who contributed to this issue.

Linley’s GT3s feautured in “What’s in Your Garage” in Porsche Parade Issue 4-2020.

It’s 4.0-litre naturally aspirated flat-six engine produces 517bhp and propels the car from 0-100kms in 3.2sec and on to a top speed of 296kmph

Thanks to several changes the 911 GT3 RS generates twice as much downforce as the 991.2- generation model, and three times as much as the existing 911 GT3. At 200kmph, it’s capable of producing 409kg

Club Contacts

Social sub-committee

Social Director Clyde White social@pcv.com.au

Russell Sturzaker Melanie Treloar

Lisa Gillespie Stephen Lofthouse

Alvaro Del Gallo Kon Gogos

Clyde White Carly Pasco

Vickie Morris Anna Cook

Geoffrey Mould Alison Belot

Greg Burns Adam de Guara

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Competition Director

Andrew Smth: motorsport@pcv.com.au

Marshal Co-ordinator Murray Seymour: marshals@pcv.com.au

Competition Secretary Richard Catchlove

Juris Briedis Andrew Bonwick

Peter Harrison Grant Stephenson

Ian Geekie Cameron Goodyear

Tony Carolan Phil Treloar

Mark Horton Andrews Andy Hall

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Presidents Report

Welcome to Porsche Parade number 3 for 2022.

I recently wrote to members and expressed, on behalf of the General Committee and the Club, my profound sadness at the passing of esteemed Club member Linley Baxter. Our thoughts continue to be with Helen, Simon, Claire, and their families.

The many tributes and remembrances offered about Linley remind us that the Club is not just a place for enthusiasts with a shared interest to gather and engage with their passion.

The Club is also a place for the development of deep personal friendships often over many years (and decades). Sometimes friendships are developed through spirited competition, and just as often over a lovely meal and glass of wine in a more social setting. In this respect the Porsche Club of Victoria is a family, coming together through good times and bad.

As I noted in the last Porsche Parade, the Club is delivering an ambitious event program, including taking some different approaches and introducing new formulas. As always, we conduct surveys after each event and take your feedback into account in future planning. Please bear in mind when giving feedback that one of your Club’s volunteer members will read it, probably at the end of a long day of organising and arranging and are likely to take any harsh feedback very personally given the effort involved to bring our events to life. Please be constructive and appreciative.

In early August I represented the Club at a meeting of Club Presidents arranged by Porsche Cars Australia. This was an opportunity to hear the focus of Porsche in our market for future years. Many of the initiatives our Club is pursuing are well aligned with the direction of the Brand, always noting that our Club is an independent platform for Porsche enthusiasts. The meeting was also an opportunity to meet (or reacquaint) with Presidents of other Clubs and to explore issues relevant to all.

At our recent Phillip Island event we ran a standard Competition Day, also including approximately 30 participants from Porsche Clubs in Queensland, New South Wales, and South Australia. Many of our members will fondly recall the ‘Porsche National’ meetings from days of old. It was great to host enthusiasts from those other Clubs. The day included two social groups doing Parade laps of the magnificent Phillip Island Circuit, and a dinner to acknowledge the achievements of Club Hall of Famer Peter Fitzgerald.

Presidents Day is also coming up on 20 November. Please note that very particular rules will apply to passenger seating and harness/seatbelt equipment on Presidents Day. Details have already been provided – and will be made available on the event page. Please make sure you familiarise yourself with those if you are planning to participate.

The Club continues to enjoy the support of Porsche Cars Australia and the three local dealers: Porsche Centre Doncaster, Porsche Centre Brighton, and Porsche Centre Melbourne. Many of our members have close friendships with staff from the dealerships and Porsche Cars Australia, and we appreciate our ongoing interactions with them, founded in shared enthusiasm for the Brand.

The large program of events we are currently running imposes an extra burden on our wonderful administrative team. I publicly acknowledge and thank each of Carly, Lisa, and Kellie for their efforts to provide first-class support to members.

Finally, my thanks as ever to the volunteers who keep this Club running, and the members who participate in our events. I look forward to seeing you at a Porsche Club of Victoria event - tableside, trackside, a club night or in another setting, very soon!

And if you want to give me any feedback directly, you can email president@pcv.com.au

Mark Horton Andrews

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Linley Baxster

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Social Reflections

Let me commence by introducing myself.

I have been a member since 2015. I was invited to join the General Committee by Tony Carolan in 2018 and subsequently also joined the Social Committee.

Unfortunately my first article as Social Director commences on a very sad note. Linley Baxter our past Social Director, having been ill over the past two years and with deteriorating health passed away on Saturday 17 September. Linley was a true gentleman, roundly respected, admired and particularly appreciated for his hard work, leadership as the Social Director and his love for the Porsche Marque.

I met Linley when he joined the General Committee as Social Director in 2019. I worked very closely with Linley and this grew into a wonderful friendship. I feel cheated in life on a couple of fronts. Firstly the short period I had the privilege of calling Linley a friend, rather than a couple of decades which I would have valued. Secondly, this insidious disease cancer, robbing me of a friend.

“Vale Linley” rest in peace.

Now to progress on a brighter note, our committee is working diligently to deliver a programme of exciting events for our members.

We had a great run to Flowerdale celebrating Christmas in July, with an option to stay overnight and enjoy our members company. Thanks to Alison Belot and her wonderful organisational skills.

Adam de Guara organised the annual go kart challenge with some new initiative. The challenge welcomed our members’ children, with budding driving ambitions. The night was very successful albeit a rather cold night. Be prepared for this challenge next year.

A wonderful run was organised by Steve Lofthouse to Philip Island and we worked concurrently with our competition committee to have an organised lap at Philip Island with an option to stay overnight and join competition members for dinner. Please read Charnie’s magnificent article in the following pages.

Thanks Kon, for organising our inaugural ladies run, which was a resounding success, with ladies runs to follow. Enjoy the article contributed by Vikki Coglan, in this edition of Porsche Parade.

I encourage members to keep the following events in mind in the future.

A contemporary Annual Gala Dinner at Porsche Centre Melbourne in the Work Shop, with spectacular international entertainers Patrick Roberts and James Egglestone. Do not miss this event and regret it later.

I propose continuing with the help of our committee, organising exciting events that represents our members’ views.

I invite our members, to commence tapping on your computer keyboards and email myself your thoughts and ideas, which you would like us to take into consideration in planning 2023.

Clyde White Social Director

Thelast 3 months has been a busy time for the Competition side of the club with 3 major events offered up to our members.

Since the last edition of Porsche Parade, which is such an excellent production by Ron Widdison, we have been to Sandown in July, back to Winton for the second time in two months for our long track/ short track day in August and then down to Victoria’s premier motor racing circuit, Phillip Island, for our September event.

We hadn’t been to Sandown since the Mobil 1 Porsche Club Vic 360 Regularity back in early April, so it was great to get back there for a full blown competition event for the first time this year. An overcast but dry day greeted us which was in stark contrast to our previous event at Winton where it p15s’d down for most of the day!!! 60 odd cars greeted the starter plus our newbie drivers in Entrée Class. Everything on the day went smoothly until Rohan Little forgot to turn left at the end of the main straight and ploughed into the sand trap, all perfectly captured on film by the photographer from SD Pics waiting eagerly at turn 1 for such an occasion. After the extraction of Rohan’s car by the excellent recovery crew from WAP Motorsport, we returned to normal racing.

In the second last session of the day Andy Hall broke Jo Ensabella’s outright track record only to have it snatched off him in the last session of the day by Jamie Lovett. Well done to both guys.

In August we ventured back to Winton for our annual long track/short track day. A crisp but clear day greeted us but overnight showers had left their mark. Fortunately a dry line soon appeared and the morning long track sessions proceed well. After lunch we switched to short track, but the cloud cover was increasing with ominous darkness to the north. We were fortunate that the first 4 groups got a dry run in before the heavens opened. Yours truly decided that that was enough as I couldn’t be bothered changing to wet tyres, so loaded the 996 Cup Car onto the trailer for the last time. She’s now gone to a new home. Look after her David!!!!

Our September Phillip Island event was an interstate extravaganza!!!!!!

From Pit Lane

We had 32 drivers in 30 cars come and join us at this iconic track from Porsche Clubs SA, Qld and NSW. This all stemmed from a few drinks over dinner at the PCSA Easter Nationals event at The Bend back in April where all 4 clubs were represented. At the conclusion of that event the 4 Competition Directors held an informal meeting over a few more refreshments, where they all said they wanted to attend a PCV event at Phillip Island. This sewed a seed and I said I’d see what I could arrange. Well the rest is history now.

We had 115 entrants on the day which I believe is the biggest single Competition event held by the club ever (excluding the regularity). Whilst the weather was a bit hit and miss, everyone had an awesome time and it was great to have our interstate comrades able to join us. At the end of the day, they were all already asking when we could do it again!!!!!

Many thanks to the Competition Directors from SA, Qld and NSW (Darien, Kevin and James) for working with me to get so many of their wonderful cars here, especially those on the transporters.

During the lunch break we had arranged with the Social members who had completed a run around the Gippsland back roads, to partake in a couple of Parade laps. This turned out to be a real hit with over 50 cars registering to partake, with many of them then doing a pit tour walk and getting involved with the competition drivers asking many question and taking many photos. I even had a female social member climb into the drivers seat of my new 997.2 Cup Car for driver’s perspective. We look forward to seeing her on track next year!

After the Competition event, a dinner was held in the function room above the pits garages in honour of our long time member and icon of Australian Porsche marque racing, Mr Peter Fitzgerald.

Russell Sturzaker led both Peter and us on the long and colourful history of Peters’ racing career both in Australia and overseas. It was a wonderful presentation with images of all the classic Porsches Peter has raced over his long and distinguished career. With excellent food and plentiful beverages on hand, it was a fantastic way to end a great day at Phillip Island.

Details and results of all the above events can be found further on in this edition of Porsche Parade.

Lastly I’d like to pay my respects to Mr Linley Baxter. Linley was an important part of the club and I worked closely with Linley earlier this year in getting the social set involved with this Phillip Island event. Linley arranged the accommodation at the Island for both competitors and socials at a special rate which was much appreciated by all.

Linley will be sadly missed by all within the club.

With our last Competition event for the year to be held at Sandown in October, followed by Presidents Day in November until then, that’s all From Pit Lane

Andrew Smith

Competition Director

Written by Cliff Heribson

Photos by Guy Lavoipierre, Ron Widdison & various

Remembering Linley Baxter

Linley

passed away in the early hours of Saturday 17th September after a battle with cancer. He received a diagnosis of Stage IV Melanoma on April 1st 2021 and commenced treatment immediately. His prognosis was not good, but you would not have known that when speaking to him. Linley kept his serious health condition very quiet, with only family and very close friends knowing what was really going on.

I first met Linley in the late ‘90’s after joining the PCV. Linley and Helen had been members since 1993 so by the time I met him, he knew everyone. After attending a few events where Linley was around, I’d met most of them as well! For a new member, Linley’s welcome and generosity was much appreciated and I’m sure that I was not the only new member who he helped in their early Club days.

Wherever Linley went, Helen was usually with him and a more devoted and loving couple would be hard to find. Through the good times and the bad, they stuck together, and Helen was Linley’s greatest supporter throughout his health battles. Helen and Linley were married for just short of 45 years. While we will all miss Linley, I know that Helen’s loss is the greatest and our thoughts are with her at this difficult time.

Linley served as a Committee member under many presidents and was a long serving Social Director, having inherited this role from Michael Chapman.

Remembering his friendship with Linley, Michael said: “Perhaps most fun was when we were running a driving course with the John Bowe Driver Training Instructors at Calder Park. This was aimed at new Club members with no track experience. Linley and I set a slalom with cones and drove a rented Hyundai Getz up and down it, me steering Linley hand braking the turns, we were in stitches laughing at something neither of would ever normally do.

In 1997 a group of us set up an annual visit to Wilson Prom. This groups friendship has endured the test of time and we have only missed meeting up during the COVID period.

Linley did occasionally surprise me, for example the Wilson Prom crew planned a lunch at Nagambie. I was blown away when Helen & Linley arrived in a sparkling brand new GT3. We totally forgot the road into Chateau Tabilk is unmade and very dusty, leaving Linley with a very dusty GT3.

I will miss my friend Linley greatly. I find it difficult to believe that vibrant person is no longer with us in body but he will always

be with us in spirit. He was a kind gentle man with a great sense of humour.”

As Social Director, Linley and Helen traversed the length and breadth of the state, searching for challenging roads and interesting destinations for Club runs. This was a role he cherished, and he really enjoyed the camaraderie of fellow Club members, all sharing his appreciation for Porsches.

Linley also enjoyed the competition side of the Club. As our friendship grew, a friendly rivalry emerged. In those early years Linley was driving a 968 Club Sport (he loved that car) and I was in my 944 S2 so our lap times were comparable. By that I mean that while the cars were not identical, the driver capabilities were .

Over time the cars and driver capabilities changed, but it was not until Linley’s son Simon became a PCV competitor that Linley’s performances took another step forward. Simon quickly showed us old blokes how to drive and in 2006 he won the D Class championship and was joint Club Champion with Mark Chrzanowski – while driving my old S2!

Team Baxter then moved into a Boxster S and after a few years in this car, took the big step and bought a GT3 Cup Car. As a team Simon and Linley were great.

Seeing Simon in the pits on the radio to his father, coaching him to brake later and accelerate harder was a pleasure to watch.

Prior to purchasing the GT3, Linley joined Jeff Thomas to race Jeff’s Datsun at Bathurst. Jeff shared these thoughts about Linley:

“My recollections of Linley are many but I would like to recount a couple for you. I don't remember exactly when but Linley rang me one afternoon and said he was coming around with his new car. It turned out to be his 996 GT3. I came out expecting to have a drive but he quickly said, hop in the passenger seat, dream dashed.

I also recall when we went to Bathurst to race my Datsun in Production Sports Cars. It was a great weekend with Linley and Helen flying up to Sydney in luxury while Lynne and I drove up with the trailer.

I somehow hope that weekend started him on the way to buying the Eric Bana Cup car and competing with Simon in Sports cars for some time. But as is usually the case the sons are about 4 seconds faster than the fathers. I think Linley enjoyed racing with Simon a lot with much pleasure for both of them as well as for me watching on as a friend and supporter.

I also remember with much fondness the time the Prom crew went away on our weekends for a quiet getaway, recently expanding to other venues.

Goodbye much loved friend who is probably looking down on us now from the driver's seat of the latest GT3. Hope so.”

Linley and Helen’s daughter Claire could not avoid PCV activities with her father either. In the early years of the new millennium, Claire was a professional road cyclist and raced at venues around the world. On one memorable Club Night Linley persuaded Claire to speak to the Club about her exploits, which were many and interesting. Linley was a very proud father that night.

It will be no surprise to learn that Linley was a very proud family man and his family always came first. Some years ago a group of friends (known to themselves as the Wilson’s Prom group) had arranged a few days away at Port Fairy. Linley and Helen were a day late – as it turned out Linley, Simon and his grandchildren had tickets for some Monster Truck action and that took precedence over us.

Linley and Helen’s nephew and fellow PCV member James Sanderson says:

“We simply can’t fathom that he is no longer with us.

Lin was truly more than an Uncle to me and has provided me with great mentoring throughout my life. I can honestly say I enjoyed every moment in his company and will miss him dearly. Not only that, he seeded my passion for all things Motorsport.”

Linley is survived by his wife Helen, daughter Claire, son Simon , daughter in law Lauren and their two sons, Ed and Andy.

It is hard to believe that Linley is no longer with us; please join me in remembering Linley for his cheeky grin, his great sense of humour and his generous personality. I will miss you my friend – we all will.

Rest In Peace.

Wilsons Prom Crew

Jenny and Michael Chapman, Karen and Bill Stephenson, Gabby and Mark Clair, Jenny and Andy Taber, Lynne and Jeff Thomas, Cliff and Mary Herbison.

Linley’s Last

We have lost one of the good ones and to Deb and I a personal friend who will be sorely missed.

Linley’s burial procession left the Hawthorn home at 11am Wednesday October 5, Sorrento bound. A destination close to Linley and his families’ heart as this is where they spent many years holidaying.

A contingent of approx. 20 Porsche cars followed the hearse and family cars from Hawthorn to Sorrento, lights blazing. What an amazing sight it was and the traffic along the way was very respectful.

The family were very touched by the gesture of respect from the generous club members who gave their time and cars to honour Linley and his family in this way.

Our cars peeled off the procession at Sorrento and went to the Portsea Hotel for lunch while the family proceeded to the cemetery for a private service to say their final farewell. At the Portsea Hotel we had time to reflect on the generosity of Linley, his contributions to the club and to swap our personal stories.

At lunch I asked Chris Mason to propose a toast to Linley as Chris and Julie have been close friends of the Baxters for many years. Chris did an admirable job as everyone raised their glasses to a true gentleman for the last time.

Thanks to Stephen Lofthouse and Clyde White in helping me with moral support in organizing the run (within 2 days), Chris Mason for his toast, Sven Burchartz for donating some wine for the tables at lunch, Julie Mason for the

Written by Paul Blackie

pics and whoever else supplied photos. I can’t name them because they all came in at the last moment. Also a huge thankyou to all who brought their cars and gave of their time.

Photos by Julie Mason, Simon Baxter

The new Porsche 911 GT3 RS: Purpose-built for performance.

High-performance

Highperformance sports car with intelligent aerodynamics

The new Porsche 911 GT3 RS makes no secret of its intentions: it is uncompromisingly designed for maximum performance. The 386 kW (525 PS*) road-legal high-performance sports car takes full advantage of technology and concepts from motorsport.

Even beyond the high-revving naturally aspirated engine with racing DNA and intelligent lightweight construction, it is, above all, the cooling and aerodynamic systems of the 911 GT3 RS that connect it most directly with its motorsport brother, the 911 GT3 R.

Central-radiator concept inspired by motorsport – the foundation for active aerodynamics

The basis for a significant performance boost is the concept of a central radiator – an idea that was first used in the Le Mans class-winning 911 RSR and subsequently in the 911 GT3 R. Instead of the three-radiator layout seen in previous cars, the new 911 GT3 RS relies on a large, angled centre radiator in the car’s nose, positioned where the luggage compartment is located on other 911 models. This has made it possible to use the space freed up on the sides to integrate active aerodynamic elements. Continuously adjustable wing elements in the front and on the two-part rear wing, in combination with a number of other aerodynamic measures, provide 409 kg of total downforce at 200 km/h on the track. This means that the new 911 GT3 RS generates twice as much downforce as its 991.2-generation predecessor and three times as much as a current 911 GT3. At 285 km/h on the track, total downforce is 860 kg.

A drag reduction system (DRS) is fitted in a production Porsche for the first time. To achieve low drag and higher speeds on straight sections of the track, the DRS allows the wings to be flattened out at the push of a button, within a specific operating range. The airbrake function is activated during emergency braking at high speeds: the wing elements at the front and rear are set to maximum, creating an aerodynamic deceleration effect that significantly supports the wheel brakes.

The look of the new 911 GT3 RS is characterised by the large number of functional aerodynamic elements. The most prominent feature of the GT sports car is the swan-necksupported rear wing, which is significantly larger in all dimensions. The rear wing consists of a fixed main wing and an upper, hydraulically adjustable wing element. For the first time on a Porsche production vehicle, the upper edge of the rear wing is higher than the car’s roof. In addition, the front end of the 911 GT3 RS no longer has a front spoiler, but instead features a front splitter that divides the air flowing over and underneath.

Side blades accurately direct air outwards. Front wheel arch ventilation is provided via louvred openings in the front wings. Inlets behind the front wheels, in the style of the iconic Le Mans-winning 911 GT1, reduce the dynamic pressure in the wheel arches. Side blades behind the intake ensure that the air is directed to the side of the vehicle. Air from the centrally positioned radiator flows out via large nostrils on the front lid. Fins on the roof direct the air outwards, ensuring cooler intake temperatures in the rear. In the new 911 GT3 RS, the openings in the rear side panel are used exclusively to improve aerodynamics and not to draw in process air. The rear wheel arch also features an intake and a side blade for optimised airflow. The rear diffuser comes from the 911 GT3 and has been slightly adapted.

Track suspension that can be adjusted from the cockpit

Even the suspension comes in for aerodynamic attention. Because the wheel arches of the new 911 GT3 RS are subject to powerful airflows, the components of the double-wishbone front axle are designed with teardrop-shaped profiles. These aerodynamically efficient links increase downforce on the front axle by around 40 kg at top speed and are otherwise only used in high-end motorsport applications. Because of the wider track (29 millimetres wider than the 911 GT3), the double-wishbone front axle links are also correspondingly longer.

To ensure that the downforce balance between the front and rear axles is maintained even when braking from high speeds, the suspension engineers have significantly reduced pitching under braking. On the new 911 GT3 RS, the front ball joint of the lower trailing arm has been set lower on the front axle. The multilink rear axle has also been adjusted, with modified spring rates. The driver assistance systems and rear-axle steering also have an even more dynamic set-up here.

The 911 GT3 RS offers three driving modes: Normal, Sport and Track. In Track mode, the basic settings can be individually adjusted. Among other settings, the rebound and compression damping of the front and rear axles can be adjusted separately and in several stages. The rear differential can also be adjusted via rotary controls on the steering wheel. This is done quickly and intuitively with an operating and display concept also

borrowed from motorsport: Four individual rotary controls and a button for the Drag Reduction System (DRS) are located on the steering wheel. These rotary controls are clearly displayed via graphics in the instrument cluster during the adjustment process.

The 911 GT3 RS also features the track screen already familiar from the 911 GT3. At the touch of a button, the driver can reduce the digital displays on the two seven-inch side displays to essential information only. The gearshift indicators to the left and right of the analogue tachometer have also been taken from the GT3.

High-revving four litre sixcylinder boxer engine

The 4.0-litre high-revving naturally aspirated engine has been further optimised compared with the 911 GT3. The increase in power to 386 kW (525 PS) is achieved primarily via new camshafts with modified cam profiles. The single-throttle intake system and the rigid valve drive are derived from motorsport.

The seven-speed Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK) has a shorter overall gear ratio than the 911 GT3. Air intakes on the underbody ensure that the transmission can withstand even extreme loads during frequent use on track. The 911 GT3 RS accelerates from zero to 100 km/h in 3.2 seconds and can reach a top speed of 296 km/h on the track in seventh gear.

Aluminium monobloc fixed-calliper brakes with six pistons each and brake discs with a diameter of 408 mm are used on the front axle. Compared with the 911 GT3, the piston diameters have been increased from 30 to 32 mm. In addition, the thickness of the discs has been increased from 34 to 36 mm. The rear axle continues to be fitted with 380-mm brake discs and four-piston fixed-calliper brakes. The optionally available Porsche Ceramic Composite Brake (PCCB) has 410-mm discs on the front axle and 390-mm discs on the rear axle.

The new 911 GT3 RS comes standard with forged light-alloy centre-lock wheels. Roadlegal sports tyres measuring 275/35 R 20 at the front and 335/30 R21 at the rear ensure a high level of mechanical grip.

Lightweight construction all the way

Intelligent lightweight construction has been a basic principle of all RS models ever since the legendary 911 Carrera RS 2.7. Thanks to an array of lightweight construction measures such as the extensive use of carbon fibre-reinforced plastic (CFRP), the 911 GT3 RS weighs in at only 1,450 kg (kerb weight according to the Deutsches Institut für Normung/DIN) despite many larger components. The doors, front wings, roof and front lid, for example, are made from CFRP. Lightweight CFRP is also used in the interior, for example in the standard full bucket seats.

Available with Club Sport and Weissach Packages

When it comes to its interior, the new GT sports car is finished in typical RS style: Black leather, Race-Tex and Carbon-weave finish characterises the purist, sporting ambience. The 911 GT3 RS is available with the Club Sport Package at no extra cost. This includes a steel rollover bar, a hand-held fire extinguisher and six-point seat belts for the driver.

The Weissach Package, which is available at extra cost, involves considerably more. The front lid, roof, parts of the rear wing and the upper shell of the exterior mirrors feature a

Carbon-weave finish. The front and rear anti-roll bars, the rear coupling rods and the shear panel on the rear axle are made of CFRP and contribute to a further enhancement of the driving dynamics. The roll cage, constructed for the first time from CFRP, saves around six kilograms compared with the steel version. Another highlight of the Weissach Package is the PDK shift paddles with motorsportderived magnet technology. This makes gear changes even more dynamic thanks to a more precise pressure point and a clearly perceptible click. Also available exclusively with the Weissach Package are Magnesium forged wheels, which save another eight kilograms.

In Australia, the new 911 GT3 RS will additionally be equipped with Tinted LED main headlights including Porsche Dynamic Light System (PDLS), automatically dimming mirrors including rain sensor, front-axle lift system, ParkAssist (rear only), reversing camera, tyre fit set (sealant) and digital radio.

The new 911 GT3 RS is available for order now and starts at $500,200**. Australian deliveries are expected to commence from the second quarter of 2023.

Exclusive Porsche Design Chronograph

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Inside the watch is the mechanical Porsche Design chronograph calibre WERK 01.200, which has been COSC-certified for its high accuracy. Its flyback function allows the wearer to start, stop and reset the second hand with a single action. The chronograph pushers, which feature ‘Start/Stop’ and ‘Next Lap’ laser engravings, reveal that this chronograph is not just about telling the time. In addition to innovations, such as the pulsometer scale on the bezel, many design features and materials from the GT3 RS are also found.

Winton Sprints

Itdidn’t seem that long ago that we were at Winton, but this year seems to be travelling as fast as the cup cars in Open. For those who braved the drive up to Benalla on Friday afternoon / evening, they encountered torrential rain, hail and lots of standing water covering the Hume tarmac. The reward was a cold beer and hearty dinner at the Northern for many.

As was the weather last year, and our last outing at Winton in June, the weather looked ominous all day. Heavy rain overnight had cleaned the track nicely and we were greeted with a dry morning, provided you stayed on the black stuff.

The morning briefing managed to get the smaller than usual as due to the overlap with VSCRC Round 4 at Sandown, we were missing some of our regulars such as Andy Hall, Christian Fitzgerald, Rodney Gordon and Billy Murelli. The briefing successfully pumped the crowd up for a great day at Winton, and in a very unusual turn of event, there were only 3 Entrée entries for this weekend. Maybe the cold and the inclement forecast deterred a few drivers from taking the trek to Winton, but we were very pleased to see the Entrée drivers step up and they were able to join the main groups after their initial Entrée session. The upside was that with fewer groups, everyone benefiting from lots of track time and a relatively relaxed day.

The morning session was held on the full track, and GT3 Class showed how close PCV sprints can be with Richard Thompson in his 996 GT3 crossing the line ahead of James Moyle’s 991.1 C2S by only 0.30 of a second. There was also some very close racing in A-Class with Peter Jordon edging out Bill Toohey by a mere .45 of

a second in what has become the battle of the Caymans. Howard and Matt Burton kept the top places of Modified 2 tight in their shared Cayman S, with only 0.86sec separating them. The usual performers showed consistency with Peter Fitzgerald showing you don’t need a roof to be fast, Greg Muller staying on top of Modified 1 in a super rapid 718 Cayman S and Stefan Wojciechowski managed to take long track honours with a very tidy 1:27:8695. Yours truly had fun with the first Winton run in the Cup car, chasing Andrew Smith for some pointers. Sorry for ruining your hot lap��.

The lunch break saw the track rearranged to the Short Track, and with the weather looking even more ominous, we were all counting down to see how long the rain would hold off. Richard Thompson managed to hold his lead in GT3, but Bill Toohey managed to reverse the long track, taking a very slim 0.34 sec lead over Peter Jordan to keep things really interesting in A Class as we move to end of the year. Stefan just managed to keep the quickest short track lap with a blistering 1:02:3383, only staying ahead of Peter Fitzgerald by 0.77secs.

With 2 short track sessions completed, the clouds opened and that was enough for many of us to pack-up, load-up and head back to Melbourne having enjoyed what can only be described as a very enjoyable and chilled Winton Sprint. A big thank you for the tireless marshals and officials who go out of their way to make our day as enjoyable and care free as possible.

Results

on page 59.

Story: Simon Zettl

Photos: Patrick Marion

Adam Stafford

Mark Chrzanowski

Richard Thompson

Simon Zettl

Mark Armour

Andrew Smith, Simon Zettl and Greg Muller

Tim Asome

Andrew Lipman

David Turner

Richard Thompson

Howard Burton

Phil Treloar

Malcolm Batten

Cameron Goodyear

Dennis Bath

Peter Hudson

Michael Herrod

Abrand

new event for the PCV – eagerly accepted by some 80 participants in 40 lovely Porsches. We gathered at BP Rockbank where Mother Christmas Alison gave the pre start briefing over coffees, including safety and courtesy. As ever the sight of the multitude of marques parked side by side turned the heads of both admiring passers by and us hardened Porsche Club members alike.

Accompanied by first time run participant Patty in my trusty 1993 968CS – methinks the oldest car on the run…at 29 years old?? Nuh – two Targas and a 928 quite older… but never easy to know, these pampered older cars seem to have a “botox benefit” of youth… hmm…not easy to know age!

A prompt 10am start and the engines growl. We convoyed on to the Western Highway towards the Leakes Road turn. Silly us didn’t have our printed trip notes (only on phone,

not so easy) - so we happily sat amidst a group of 10 Porsches. This should be easy… but before long through the twists and turns and intervening cars, we had only a lovely brown Carrera ahead to follow…oh dearl!

We tenaciously hung on to its tailpipe whilst enjoying very picturesque countryside… amongst the near perfect blue sky weather.

A bank up of traffic through Gisborne with its huge Sunday market in full swing - so tempting to stop! But no parking and we clung desperately to the Carrera through the busy main drag – whew! We meander curves and turns into Romsey ...but the early coffees forced the crew (us) into an urgent pit stop – thus losing our precious leading car….hmm, what now? All alone…que?

Aha – a friendly Boxster to the rescue, with simpler navigation north through the tors of delightful granite country...turning east

on to West Road – the narrow road ran into Pyalong with extra caution exercised as motorcyclists enjoyed the oncoming curves. Left wheels into the gravel…careful!

Into Broadford – sighting the beaut volcanic cone of Mt Piper - we lost the Boxster lead, but an easy navigation now towards Strath Creek, fab road with beautiful curves…sadly a bit choked by other cars diluting our pure Porsche experience. Most inconsiderate eh! - but yes, we do have to share the road…we are a courteous bunch!!

We glimpse majestic views cresting the Murchison Gap – quickly morphing into sharp curves on twisting downhill – gee - these will be uphill upon return…some nice anticipation. (Noting it was here in 1824 that pioneer explorers Hume and Hovell’s expedition to Port Phillip hit its biggest hurdle – getting the horse and wagons over these steep hills!) At Strath

Story: Tom Burrowes

Photos: Alvaro Del Gallo & Deborah Blackie

3rd July 2022

This Christmas jumper even includes a Porsche!

Maria Del Gallo

Stephen Lofthouse

Creek township our second (and more urgent) pit stop became a bush pit stop (where are those darned conveniences exactly?) – where we noted the Flowerdale turn off being missed by a number of less than alert navigators…

Anyway…soon after we arrive at the stately Flowerdale Estate – a lovely property back to the 1830s and now a popular convention centre. The welcoming staff thrust nice bubbles and canapes into our hands as we shared tales of our morning’s fun, turny roads and scenery.

Patty much enjoyed the brmm brmm… but especially the friendly camaraderie and welcoming smiles from members as memorable. A generous three course Christmas lunch served in the Mackenzie Room completed a culinary delight, Patty enjoying both cocktails - the Christmas Grinch and Chrissy Cosmo. (I also managed a sip)…before the red and white (of Christmas – no green wines). Staying overnight meant less restraint!

Lively and friendly conversation ensued around the dozen tables as two hours quickly disappeared course by course in a fab menu. Alison thanked us attendees and our wait staff and asked should we repeat Christmas in July – sounds good – yes please!

The winter sunshine masked the cold as we ventured out to ogle the parked Porsches and usual chats swapping tech data, natural aspirated and various Porsche trivia, as half the cars departed. We then had a much needed walkies prior to dinner…before more food!! A lucky 18 cars overnighting – well couples at this grand old homestead with its tasteful modernisation…enjoying the open fire in the reading room, larger billiards table, restaurant and lounges – wow!

An important highlight was that the heater was ON in our room – this very welcoming in this cold winter! For me a highlight the von Guerard art on the wall…and food.

After some afternoon perambulations (in prep for next meal) a lively 6pm scene presented around the open fire with pre dinner drinks. Dinner saw us ordering small mains… but still tempted by sweets (well, shared sweets)…geesh! Post dinner chats around the open fire completed the evening.

Breaky followed at gentle hours and departures after careful defrosting! And yup, enjoying the twists and turns up‘n’over the Murchison Gap…in low gear.

Patty is keen to repeat but next time no pre depart coffees – especially if there is no arranged mid-morning stop!

A very big “thank you” to Alison for her efficient and cheerful organising – the run course, the varied scenery, great lunch and ability to overnight! Nice to know that the days are now getting longer! Roll on the real Christmas – and summer!

Winter Run Chrissy in July

– to Flowerdale Estate

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Sylvia Rogers with Alison and Alvaro

Garry Saber was awarded the Bent Fork Award

Carrera Targa S Heritage Design Edition of Alison Belot

Phillip Island Special Event – Sprint, Social Run & Combined Dinner

Story: Bill Toohey Photos: Patrick Marion & James Kelly

Afield

of over 110 registered for a very special track day.

It was great to see over thirty entries from NSW, Queensland and South Australia, who joined the regular cohort of local drivers. The interstate visitors brought an impressive range of cars along, including GT2 RSs, GT3 RSs and a 991 Cup Car. To add to the challenge for the visitors (and indeed the locals), Phillip Island turned on some typical Victorian weather, being overcast for most of the day, with rain midmorning and dry for latter parts of the day.

As a result many competitors set their best times of the day in the latter sessions. Results were particularly close in GT and A Class –well done to Stefan Wojciechowski and Peter Jordan respectively for “taking the points”, though by just a point or two in each case. And well done to all the visiting drivers, with some very impressive lap times set by them.

To add to the occasion, about 50 cars on the Spring Social Run dropped by the circuit after a run through West Gippsland. They enjoyed a few Parade Laps of the iconic Philip Island circuit during the lunch break of the competition event, and the opportunity to wander the pits and inspect the wide variety of Porsches competing.

To round out the day, attendees of the Social Run and Track Day enjoyed a dinner at the track. Attendees were engrossed by an interview with Peter Fitzgerald by Russell Sturzaker which covered selected highlights of his decades of racing experience in Australia and internationally – often, but not exclusively in Porsches.

Many thanks to the Officials and Marshals without whom we drivers could not enjoy a safe, professionally managed competition. Well done to the Competition and Social Committees for coordinating activities and thereby fostering greater interaction between members with varying interests.

Results are on page 59.

Mark Armour

Adam Stafford

Scott Goodsell

Owen Wiseman

Belucci Murelli

Dinner was in the function room at the circuit

Karen Bentley

Richard Perini

Edwin Alway

Jim Adamson

Stefan Wojciechowski

Mark Johnston

Randal Leacock

Andrew Smith

Anderw Smith

Story: Charnie Braz

Photos: Glen Braz, Peter Janusik, James Kelly & Nick Yates

Spring Social Run to Phillip Island

Ona fine day, Phillip Island is as perfect a place a motoring enthusiast could wish for. Stunning vistas, rugged coastline, sweeping roads in all directions, and that world famous track.

It was not a fine day. It was a sidewaysraining and blow your umbrella backwards kind of day. It was pockets of chilly sunshine teasing dry sections of the track but not enough to facilitate giving it a squirt on the corners of the parade lap. (Reader, we did, and the back end threatened to switch places with the front. The joys of a mid-engine and an itchy right foot. What can you do?)

The PCV Spring Social Run, combined with the Phillip Island Sprint on Saturday 17 September, was too good an opportunity to pass up whatever the weather.

It was a great day. The company was excellent and the cars were too. The weather wasn’t terrible, just a little hairy on the island. 79 members in 41 cars met up in the morning at Caldermeade Farm and Café, a working dairy where the

coffee was hot and the cows were cool.

The car park was muddy underfoot but all the cars braved the hardship, and we gathered in the lee of the dairy, brews in hand, for our briefing. The next stop was Poowong and it was a straight run of 21kms through Lang Lang, Jam Jerrup, and The Gurdies Nature Conservation Reserve to the corner of Grantville-Glen Alvie Road.

The next 40 or so kilometres took us on winding roads through the rolling hills past Cape Horn Lookout, with cattle looking on bemused as the train of Porsches went by like a ribbon unfurling. Rain threatened all the way and there were a few soggy bits, but the cars ate up the conditions. We had the pleasure of sitting behind a grey 968 for this section and it must be said, that car has a good looking rear end.

Poowong is a pretty place and the locals were generous with their waves and smiles as the pack rolled into town past their front gates. After a quick stop we set off on Bass Valley Road for the 97km leg to the island.

What a route. Bena to Moyarra, Kongwak, Glen Alvie, then onto Loch-Wonthaggi Road for the run through to Archies Creek Road, Eden Road and Woolamai Road, then down to the bridge and across to the island.

The rain was falling pretty steadily by this point so the drive onto the bridge didn’t look as striking as we’d hoped. Our photo opportunity was a fizzer, unfortunately. But, no matter, because in no time we were at the track and our gorgeous fleet took turns in twos and threes to cross under the tunnel. We cannot confirm nor deny that we hit the loud button at that point and let the sports exhaust do its thing. The engine note was goosebump-inducing.

The Phillip Island Sprint had drawn 30 competitors from Porsche clubs in QLD, SA, and NSW, and the racing was gutsy, considering the conditions. It belted down for our parade lap but we still felt the gravity of being on such hallowed turf. Tarmac. Call it what you like, so long as you stay out of the kitty litter.

The

Social run starting point at Caldermeade Farm

Driver’s briefing prior to parade lap

Dean Sammut from Evolve Driving gave the Social Group some pointers

Special guest speaker Peter Fitzgerald interviewed by Russell Sturzaker

Leaving Caldermeade Farm

Social Run briefing by Stephen Lofthouse

Wine & Food Appreciation

Dinner at “Chancery Lane”

Itwas truly the depths of winter for our Wine and Food Appreciation Dinner at Chancery Lane in early August. The evening was both dark and cold while we were ensconced in a cosy private dining room with like-minded PCV members and guests, and some wonderful food and wine.

Our dinner was held at one of Scott Pickett’s outstanding Melbourne restaurants Chancery Lane. Opened less than two years ago it is a modern interpretation of a French bistro with a brooding, noir ambience. The perfect space to settle in over a 4-course meal and some great Australian and French wines.

Our theme for the evening was “New versus Old”. This applied to both Porsches and wine. We were comparing new world wines with old world wines and looking forward to seeing which came out on top. One of our members was passing round a photo of his recent Porsche acquisition being a red 1958 Porsche tractor which definitely qualified as old.

As members arrived our aperitif was served: A French white sparkling wine from Burgundy accompanied by two canapés; Wagyu Tartare on Puffed Tendons and Chicken Liver Parfait with Pineapple Compote. Both were delicious and the wine was a good match with both. The chatter in the room steadily increased as the wine disappeared.

Our sommelier Zoe introduced herself and enthused about the wines we would be enjoying throughout the evening. Zoe was enthusiastic, knowledgeable and had great presence. We all enjoyed her wine descriptions, and it came as no surprise to find out later that she is also an actor. Her skills were put to good use on the night.

Gnocchi Parisienne with mushrooms and a beurre noisette made for a great entrée with

our first wine comparison. A Yarra Valley Chardonnay was up against a Chardonnay from the Languedoc region in the south of France. Both wines admirably matched the course and it was a tough call as to which was preferred. There was consensus that the Languedoc wine was better on the night however with a couple of years aging the Australian Chardonnay would probably win the day.

Our Plat Principal was Dry-Aged Loddon Estate Duck accompanied by shared side dishes. Chef was treating us to the age-old combination of Duck and Pinot, and it was a roaring success.

Pairing the duck with Giant Steps Applejack Vineyard Pinot Noir and a Domaine Faiveley Mercurey 1er Cru Red Burgundy brought out the best in every constituent part of the course. The combination was excellent and enjoyed by all. But which wine was better – French or Australian? Lots of discussion ensued and there did not appear to be a clear winner, although that may have had something to do with the quantity of wine being enjoyed at the time…

Finishing our event with another fabulous match of cheese and Sauternes left everyone with a warm satisfied feeling and it was clear that our evening had been a huge success. Members slowly made their way out into the cold Melbourne winter night effusive in their praise for the evening.

A huge thank you to Venue Manager Liam Burns who looked after us in impeccable style, and to Zoe for her wine comments. We are looking forward to our final dinner for the year on 23rd November where we will finish our first year of Wine & Food Appreciation Dinners on a very high note in a private dining room upstairs at Grossi Florentino – a Melbourne icon. Watch out for the booking announcement in your PCV emails.

Story & Photos: Greg Burns

Porsche Women Who Drive

Jean Mc Donald, Tam Nguyen, Deborah Lane and Gasye Lee

Mid Week Run to Warrandyte

Story: Vikki Coghlan (Porsche Boxster 981S)

Photos: Melanie Treloar & Kon Gogos

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was with much excitement that I was able to attend the inaugural (well, first for a long time…) Porsche Ladies’ Run.

I have been fortunate to attend numerous Porsche runs in the past, however this was the first time that I participated as the driver.

It was a small but enthusiastic group who met at Melissa’s café in Templestowe. We totaled 18 participants with 13 cars.

The pre drive meet was a fabulous opportunity to meet and discuss all things Porsche and cars. I found it particularly enjoyable being with a group of women and feeling very comfortable speaking about our shared interest. After the coffee and snacks were consumed, and a very detailed briefing from Kon, it was with a cry of “Ladies, start your engines!!!” (ok, that was just me).

We headed off through Eltham towards Kangaroo Ground. Despite it being a grey Melbourne day, it was and is always a

beautiful sight to behold a convoy of the high-performance cars. I believe the collective noun is a fleet of cars, however I feel “an elegance of cars” is a more fitting description.

Whatever collective noun you prefer, it was the sight of the lone photographer at Kangaroo Ground who had his back to the road and his camera pointed at the field as we all roared past. A missed photo opportunity no doubt, however I’m still not sure if he even registered the view. Some of us were tempted to test our horns, but we all managed to resist.

The next part of our run saw us traveling through Hurstbridge and then onto a Porsche friendly sealed windy country road through Panton Hill. I particularly enjoyed my navigator’s comments on the scenery as apposed to the usual ‘constructive feedback’ I enjoy from my usual navigator! As we continued through

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rolling hills, winding roads through picturesque Kangaroo Ground and Warrandyte with the occasional obstructed view behind a slowmoving crane truck, I was reminded of how very lucky we are to live amongst such beautiful country and how amazing it is to experience all in a high-performance car. To misquote Tom Cruise: “Porsche, there is no substitute”.

All too soon our run came to an end however we were treated to a first-class lunch at Warrandyte Stonehouse café. The food, wine, company and service were a very fitting end to a most enjoyable run.

All participants thoroughly enjoyed the opportunity to come together and share our love of driving. It was unanimously declared that we would love to have more ladies-only runs and would like to have these on the weekends so that more women can have the opportunity to join. We also had a suggestion that during the regular runs there is the opportunity for the partners to drive a section (insurance permitting). Most runs are usually skewed towards one gender, and it could be a great way to address this imbalance.

A huge thank you to Kon Gogos, Melanie Treloar and Anna Cook for all of your hard work in making this run possible. It was truly appreciated by all.

Lastly, a special mention to Ursula Weidenmuller who gave me the following tips: Look ahead not down, accelerate out of the corners and don’t look at what you don’t want to hit! Oh, and that a male donkey is called a Jack and a female donkey a Jill!

In the (misquoted) works of the late Helen Ready “I am woman hear my Porsche engine roar!”

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Story by: Andy Hall Photos by: Ron Widdison

Wojtek Laskowski

Peter Jordan

Sven Burchartz

Cameron Goodyear

Ken Eve

Bailey Love

Tim Asome

Joseph Haddad

Carlo Fasolino

Jeremy Fredersdorff

James Moyle

Mark Armour

Weall arrived at Sandown to a great winter morning, there had been a little rain overnight but the track was fast drying out. We had a full field of cars and everyone was ready to go. The drivers briefing took place and addressed a couple of key points from the last couple of rounds with regard to track etiquette and we were ready to hit the track.

From the outset there was no doubt that competition would be hot in many classes. With the new group seeding system being used at Sandown for the first time after its trial at Winton, cold crisp winter weather, excellent track conditions, a lap to get tyre temperature to desired levels, there was no doubt that personal best times would be achieved by many,

and that lap records would fall! And so they did.

Across 6 classes the gap between the first 2 or 3 cars were less than 1 second at the end of the day. With many pushing each other to the competitive limit, without overstepping the mark. A couple of notable on track battles that made for great watching were Stefan and Gordon, both fighting hard all day and in some cases only separated by a couple of car lengths with the final margin being .05 sec resulting in a new lap record for Gordon. Then there was my own battle with Jamie Lovett and Jacob Li. I had set myself a personal goal to beat the open lap record at the start of the day. Jamie, Jacob and I pushed each other all day into the 1.11s and for 1 hour I got to hold the Open lap record before Jamie fought

back to claim it with a 1m11.52. With the 3 of us separated by .3sec at the end of the day.

Well done to those participating in the entrée class, everyone was sensible in enjoying their track experience and I look forward to seeing them step into competition classes in the coming events.

I left the day reflecting on how many new cars and people that we have progressing through the club competition and how competitive it is at present. It is great that the club and its members can run high levels of competition in a safe environment for the enjoyment of those that participate or spectate. Well done to all!

Results are on page 59.

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Ray Gymer

Vince Misuraca

Michael Vati

Andrew Smith

Simon Zettl and Jacob Li

Sven Burchartz

Daniel Reynolds

Denis Lambrou-Fernando

PCV Go Kart Evening

Photos by Adam de Guara

Onthe evening of the 20th July 2022, the PCV were thrilled to host the annual Go Kart Challenge for PCV members.

To add a little fun and to introduce the younger members to the ‘racing calendar’, additional categories of ‘Junior Champions’ (6-11 years) and an ‘Apprentice Class’ (1217 years), as well as the usual Open Age category, which is always hotly contested.

The Junior Champions commenced at 5pm for 30 minutes of ‘uncompetitive’ racing, honing driving skills and refining skills to achieve the ‘fastest lap’. There were many laughs and excited faces amongst the junior racers and some very close ‘best lap’ times achieved.

Congratulations to ‘Trashy not Artsy – Kart 74’!

A close second was Alistair and third fastest was Kosta.

All racers were winners on the night and received a medallion for participation.

The ‘Apprentice Class’ was next up, with a structured race event including warm up laps, qualifying and a final race to determine the grooming of the future generation of racers.

Congratulations to Stefan for finishing in First place, closely followed by Jonathan and Ray in third place.

The Open Age PCV CHAMPIONSHIP

category, as always was a hotly contested event which commenced with warm up laps, two qualifying heats and a final race to determine the overall winner.

Although we believe those racing with driving gloves and racing attire should have been penalised penalty seconds as they had an advantage over those who braved the frostbite and raced without gloves, it was agreed, in the light of good sportsmanship, no such penalties were to be imposed and our eventual 2022 Go Kart champion, Daniel Laskowski was crowned.

Congratulations to Tyler Rodenberg (aka Lightning McQueen) for achieving a fabulous second place and a very honourable mention to Aaron Tebbutt for finishing in third place.

Well done to all racers for racing in a very fair and honourable way…….whilst trying to obtain bragging rights along the way.

The operators at ACE Karts congratulated the attendees, the competitiveness and ultimately the great sportsmanship demonstrated across all classes.

Many thanks to all who were in attendance and we look forward to an even more exciting challenge in 2023!

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We had our second Torque Tube Register Run gathering for 2022 which commenced with a congregation of the faithful at the McDonalds Restaurant at Ringwood. It was nice to see my predecessor Angelo come along on the run today. I always enjoyed his facilitation of former Torque Tube events.

Thirty members gathered for the usual meet and greet before the run briefing was given. The twenty cars included three 968s, a solitary 928 (GTS), five 944s, a Cayman, two Taycans, with the remainder being 911s, Boxsters and a very active 914 which ended up leading the group on our way to YEA.

The weather forecast for the day could not have been more favourable with stable conditions, light breezes and a comfortable nineteen degrees forecast maximum.

Departing the meeting place on stage one a few minutes ahead of schedule, we briefly headed east on the Maroondah Highway to pick up Warrandyte Road to point the mob in a northerly direction. The route took advantage of the back roads and light traffic through Warrandyte and crossed the Yarra to pick up the ElthamYarra Glen Road. On the Melba Highway, we continued north before a hard left turn onto the Healesville-Kinglake Road which was

Torque Tube Run to Lancefield

loaded with more than a few pot-holes for us to weave around. At Kinglake a right turn took us though Kinglake West to the intersection of the Whittlesea-Yea Road. The road from there to Flowerdale was good but slow (80 km limit) given the quality of the bitumen and the ease of the terrain. After Flowerdale it was full steam ahead to Yea for our “coffee break”.

Stage two of the drive pointed us in a westerly direction on the Goulburn Valley Highway until our first turn onto the Upper Goulburn Road. This is where our cars came into their own on this winding, hilly section. After the turn at Tallarook, under the Hume Highway and a sharp turn towards Pyalong the pace was exhilarating under blue skies. The bitumen road narrowed in a few spots and we encountered a couple of singe carriage bridges. Apparently a couple of cars missed the turn at Pyalong into the Lancefield-Pyalong Road which I believe was the only navigation error for the day.

Lunch was a two course meal at the ‘The Lancefield Lodge’ (Motel, Home Bar & Kitchen). We were assigned to a cosy private dining room with a well fuelled fireplace.

A special thanks goes to Paul Sbrissa for watching over my shoulder and covering a few minor things (like photos) on the day itself.

Sunday 25th September 2022

Story: Wayne Williamson Photos: Paul Sbrissa

Alison, Wayne and Angelo

Targa

Tony Federico

Stephen Lofthouse, Pike Peters, Dan Lim, Joseph & Debbie Weinbach

Triple torque tube delight!

Angelo and friends!

Porsche variety at McDonald’s Gisborne meeting point

Boxster & Cayman Register Run to Alexandra

It

was the first Sunday of August, on a misty but clearing morning when twenty Boxster/Cayman drivers quietly gathered at the foot of Mount Dandenong, Tecoma. This was to be a day of mountainous roads, consisting of both sharp chicanes and wide sweepers. The drivers prepared themselves with a fast breakfast and beverages before a quick brief by the run organiser, our very own Carlo from Porsche Club Victoria.

The carpark soon came to life, with the sound of flat engines turning over. The four generations of Boxsters were of course present, from 986 to 982, but even more joyously painted in Amaranth Red, Racing Yellow, and Sapphire Blue. One Cayman was claimed to have the best trim in Victoria, with white paint paired to platinum wheels and graphite blue interior. This was not all, as I was soon pleasantly surprised by a car in my rear view mirror from the luftgekühlt era, a 964 Turbo.

The first rendezvous was at Warburton, which is approximately sixty-minutes in length depending on the driver. The drive consisted of numerous urban roads and roundabouts initially, transitioning to longer rural roads approaching Yarra Junction. This was a good warmup to the day, with drivers getting

Prize winners:

familiar with the group and road conditions. The weather also quickly cleared, which set up the next section for more pace.

After a brief coffee and croissant, drivers set off for the ninety-minutes run to Alexandra. The immediate section was Reefton Spur, which consisted of very technical roads with undulating grades weaved into each bend, and constantly changing cross-falls. At times, the road would super-elevate outwards in an adverse fashion, requiring the driver to adjust corner entry accordingly. Of course, no risk-seeking behaviour was observed, partly because members are all mature adults, and partly because the convoy soon caught traffic. This was likely for the better, as a new 982 owner later resonated reservations with finding a car’s limit on a public road. I myself particularly enjoyed this section, especially so as I sat behind a curvaceous 964 Turbo.

This soon changed once the cars passed Marysville, where the sun showed itself above the clouds and the roads straightened to become high speed sections. The direct sun rays refracted on tainted windscreens and made it more challenging to see ahead, however this did not stop the later models to take advantage of their higher power and

overtaking lanes when present. All done in safe road manners, the drivers enjoyed themselves one last time before arriving at the final stop.

Lunch had been arranged at The Corner Hotel Alexandra courtesy to the club, where a well deserved two-course meal and drinks ensued. Depending on your luck, the menu consisted of either chicken or lamb, finished with chocolate or carrot cake. Socialising followed when drivers exchanged their emotions from the drive, as well as other topics relating to their cars, their cars of other makes, and inventive modifications which could or could not be queried by relevant authorities. The mid-engined owners of this register definitely do manage to extract high amounts of enjoyment out of their cars.

As a finish to the run, Carlo invited the new members to conduct a raffle of wine provided by the club. Courtesy of new members: Mark Dwyer, Bo Zheng, Helen Zlotkowski and Rohan Connolly, we congratulate: Bryan Langton, Ken Anson, Dr Ken Marriott, Rada Popovic, and Leo Fusinato. In addition to the winners, one bottle was also used to entice a new member into summarising the day. Here presents, yours truly.

Ken AnsonKen Marriott & Bryan Langton

Leon Fusinato

Rada Popovic

Story: Bo Zheng Photos: Ken Anson

Cayman 718 of David and Maria Di Palma followed by the Boxster of Peter and Jennifer Howard

Carlo with Bo Zheng, Mark Dwyer, Helen Zlotkowski, Rohan Connolly

Owning a classic now costs less

Story by Leigh Norrie Photos by Pat Marion

Modern 911 Run to Bacchus

Marsh Golf Club

Thisrun was arranged by Kon Gogos with a drive up through Woodstock (for the music festival) then on to Romsey, Hanging Rock, Mt Macedon and New Gisborne and finishing at the Bacchus Marsh Golf Club. Unfortunately, Kon became unwell and was not able to host the run.

We were fortunate that Ken and Harriet Anson were able to step up and host the run. They decided to use the same route as the Boxster and Cayman register used not more than a month ago which was well known to them and myself having attended the run but not finding the clock tower in the centre of Woodend. Not only did Ken and Harriet coordinate the change of event details with Lisa Gillespie at PCV they drove the route on the Thursday prior to ensure that the run notes were correct. All participants received an email detailing the change in meeting place and time and the revised run notes. This club runs like a well-oiled machine.

So, there I was on Saturday night watching the Tour De France on TV when I thought I would check the weather forecast for the Macedon region the following day. It was going to be cold and wet with a top temperature of 8 Degrees and a 70% chance of rain.

Undeterred I arrived at BP Rockbank Outbound and topped up with 98 Octane petrol at $2.45 per litre while in America they are paying $ US 4.00 per US Gallon or $AUD 1.51 per litre. Surely someone is having a lend of us at these prices.

I had a quick chat to Ken and Harriet and confirmed my attendance and then took the opportunity to check out the cars and see who I knew from previous runs and club nights. Then Ken conducted the briefing and introduced the new member Patrick Marion and his navigator Clem. Patrick has been a member of PCV in the past when he owned and drove a 993. After a short hiatus he has returned to the club and is now driving a nice 996 Carrera blue cabriolet. Patrick volunteered to take the photos on the day as he is a professional photographer and is keen to take photos of members cars so will be someone to get to know. Ken then asked for a volunteer to write up the trip notes and with military precision nominated me saying that it would help me focus on the drive and look out for that elusive clock tower at Woodend.

There was a good mix of modern 911 cars assembled in the carpark all waiting to get

going. There was a couple of nice GT3s, a 1985 Carrera 3.2 litre, a Boxster and a smattering of Caymans including a sleek looking Cayman 4.0 litre GTS. My silver 997 Carrera S was in good company with David Barrett’s grey 997 Carrera. It would be remis of me not to mention the beautiful 996 Turbo belonging to Joseph Weinbach. Who said these were the ugly ducking of the Porsche 911 series? Not me. In all there was a great mix of Porsche motor cars and that’s what counts.

Finally, we were underway and onto the Western Highway for all of 0.7 kilometre then a few back roads until we joined the Parwan - Exford Road for the run into Bacchus Marsh. This is where the GT cars formed a “breakaway” and become the “Tete de la Course” while the balance took up their position in the Peloton (have you been watching the Tour de France?) We passed through Bacchus Marsh where I noticed petrol was advertised at $2.01 per litre, Note to Self (NTS) must buy petrol here on the way home.

Pretty soon we were onto the Western Highway and driving at the 110 kph speed limit in safety and comfort but not for long as the next turn took us onto the Pentland Hills Road which is the old Hamilton Highway and is a single lane road in either direction. How fortunate are we that the various Victorian Governments have created the wonderful major freeways throughout Victoria? I just wish a little more foresight had been shown in building some tunnels under Melbourne to reduce the constant traffic congestion that we see every day. This road takes us into the town of Myrniong and I think of the number of times I have had to spell Myrniong when confirming my previous address< Myrniong Grove, in Hawthorn East. We go past The Plough and I make a note to check out the menu as the place looks interesting.

The run notes then say to turn right onto the Greendale - Myrniong Road towards Greendale, however, I have the feeling some of the GT cars may have turned back onto the Western Freeway. I will explain this later. Through the hills and down into Greendale where there is a quaint little pub where I took my friend from New York for a drink years ago. It was an eye opener for her having just hopped of a plane from the Big Apple. The locals were quite impressed as well.

From Greendale we headed for Trentham and received the rain that was forecast for the day. It got pretty cold, down to 6 Degrees and the rain was pretty heavy. Interesting that the aerodynamic shape of the 911 means that the rear window remains dry at speed above 80 kph.

Turning right at the Cosmopolitan hotel in Trentham I am thinking that Ken and Harriet have prepared the ultimate pub crawl in the west of Melbourne. Now it’s on to Woodend and we pass the Pig and Whistle hotel, go figure another pub. Driving through Woodend I am seriously focussed on finding the clock tower as it marks where we turn right. There it is right opposite the Holgate hotel where I have been on a midweek run with Michael O’Brien, what a great idea these were, let’s do some more.

Then it was up over Mt Macedon and into the fog and boy its cold outside but at least the rain has gone and the roads are dry again. We pass the Mt Macedon hotel and I recall that it was owned by the used car salesman

Prize winners:

Kevin Dennis a long time ago. We turn left into Syndicate Road and pass some beautiful properties many of which were established in the early 1900’s as a place to escape the Melbourne summer heat. We pass a huge horse training complex and I wonder who owns it and that there must be money in racing. Through the three single lane bridges hoping that Porsche cars have right of way after slowing to 60 kph. Focus on the sharp right turn into Barringo Road or end up in a farmers shed. What a “barn find” that would be. From here its pretty straightforward as we drive through New Gisborne and past the Baringo Food and Wine Co. Kon has taken us there before and serves great food at reasonable prices.

As we go through a series of roundabouts those GT cars from the “breakaway” pass those of us who stayed together in the Peloton and I think to myself, where have they been? Maybe a coffee stop along the way or checking out one of the many pubs.

We go through Gisborne and turn onto the Gisborne-Bacchus Marsh Road for a 32-kilometre drive on a relatively straight road in brilliant sunshine. Thanks to the forecasters at the bureau.

Soon after we arrived at the Bacchus Marsh Golf Club and were made welcome. The dining room has a good view overlooking the fairways and 18th hole and a big fireplace. The food was reasonably priced and the servings quite large. Not everyone came in for lunch and

given that eight cars, drivers and passengers had pulled out prior to the start we were down on numbers which meant we were all able to sit on the one table and catch up with those we knew and meet some new friends.

There was lots of talk about the run which I really enjoyed and plenty of references to the Woodend clock tower which location is now firmly etched into my brain.

Being the great host Ken had arranged a raffle and the winners were able to select a bottle of fine wine. The winners were, Harriet Anson, Ken Anson (I see a trend forming here), Maria Del Gallo, Stephen Lofthouse and Debbie Weinbach. All seemed happy with their wine selection and we appreciated that Patrick was on hand to take the photos of the winners and I am sure some great shots of the people and cars on the run.

Many thanks to Ken and Harriet for organising the run and to Kon in absentia for preparing his run which we might do another day.

As we said goodbye and headed for home it was pretty apparent that all that attended had a great day.

As I head off, I am looking for reasonably priced petrol on the way home.

Harriet Anson

Stephen Lofthouse

Maria Del Gallo

Debbie Weinbach

Cayenne/Macan Register Run to Old Dalyston Church

With

Porsche recently celebrating a milestone of 20 years since the first Cayenne rolled off the production line what better way than to celebrate its SUV success than by going on a Cayenne/Macan run! After 6 straight days of pouring rain and gloomy clouds there was a winter outlier and it just so happened to be the day of the run. Clear blue skies and crisp fresh air awaited the 35 keen attendees. We all met at the McDonalds in Mulgrave and embarked on the journey that would take us up through Emerald then on some picturesque roads towards Gembrook.

Leading the pack was Bob and Gail Morgan in the big Cayenne S Transsyberia. A first gen E1 Cayenne, but with its 4.8 litre V8 there was no issue with it setting the pace and you

could hear it working its way through the hills. Followed by the stylish and ultra-quiet E-Hybrid of Robin Humphries. Unlike Harry Styles, this group of Porsches managed to stay in One Direction and no one got lost as we made our way to Caldermeade Farm for morning tea.

We were also joined at the farm by Tas, Marlene, Linley and Helen who met us there directly. Although the weather gods did smile on us that day, the reminder of the prior week’s conditions were no more evident than with the gravel, or should I say muddy car park at the farm. However, once seated we all had beautiful fresh scones, cream and jam and some beverages of choice. It was also a great place for a walk around and the kids could go for a play. It was great to see

I was not the only one crazy enough to bring the little ones as the Xie family also brought along the children which was great to see.

The cars were no longer sparkly clean but we pressed on for the next section and the most engaging part of the drive. But hey, what’s a bit of mud on the tyres of a capable SUV? This is the part that sparked conversation from our guests as to who had the best seat in the house, and I think I have to agree it was the passengers. From Nyora through to Loch and beyond were some of the most stunning views on any part of Victoria. As the day was crystal clear you could see as far down to the Latrobe valley to the left and even out as far as Westerport Bay and Phillip Island on the right. We did have Michael Trovato in

Sparkling day

Clear skies but wet roads

All variants of Cayenne and Macan were in attendance.

his 981 Boxster S on the run and was great to hear the snarl of the flat 6 through the hills. The family Cayenne diesel is whisper quiet so I did have the panoramic roof open to hear that glorious note of the 981 Sport Exhaust. I told the family it was for fresh air!

Seemingly in the middle of nowhere we arrived at a little church in Dalyston. Sunday, I guess was the right day for it. However, this church is now converted into a quaint restaurant and had a great feel to it. Plenty of parking and lots of room outside on the lawns for the children to play, and play they did. Inside was a terrific atmosphere chatting to all of the guests. The meals however were quite large and I could not quite finish the main, although there is always room for dessert!

Generously my Porsche Doncaster cousins Fabio and Spiros came along and we all got a lovely Porsche tyre gauge as a gift. With the

main raffle prize of an ultra-cool 74 911 RS model won by Helen Baxter. Thank you to the Doncaster team for the support on this run. With 2 gorgeous stretches of driving roads, plenty of tasty food and great company as well as the best SUV products around I am confident we all had a great time. It was also fantastic to see the variety of cars with every generation covered. E1, E2 and E3 Cayenne attending as well as Macan. Petrol, Diesel and E-Hybrid we had all of the variants in attendance. The faithful family Cayenne Diesel managed the entire run with some spirited driving at just 6.9L/100 which with today’s fuel prices I could not complain about!

I would like to thank everyone who attended for making it such a great and enjoyable occasion. The SUV chapter is developing nice and I am certainly looking forward to the next adventures for Cayenne/Macan.

24th July 2022

Run Leader Jake Parsons

Story: Jake Parsons Photos: Pike Peters, Kelly Parsons & Reza Mohammed.

Greg and Robin Humphries, Linley and Helen Baxter, Julie and Chris Mason

Stunning views

Bruce

Petrina

Competiton Results

Phillip Island Spring Sprint

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Driver Car Result 1

Andrew Hall 991 Cup Car 95.561 1 86.156

Sven Burchartz GT3 Cup S 96.276 2 82.679

Stefan Wojciechowski GT3 RS 98.902 3 70.637

Andrew Smith 997.2 Cup Car 102.221 4 57.014

Peter Fitzgerald Cayman S 102.321 5 56.631

Adam Stafford 991.1 GT3 RS 103.647 6 51.691

Rodney Gordon 997 GT3 Cup 104.130 7 49.959

Andrew Campbell 911 Turbo 104.449 8 48.834

Richard Thompson 996 GT3 106.419 9 42.225

Greg Muller 718 Cayman S 107.005 10 40.369

Matt Burton Cayman S 107.207 11 39.741

Peter Harrison 996 GT3 Mk2 107.738 12 38.118

James Moyle 991.1 C2S 108.002 13 37.326

Bailey Love GT3 RS 991.2 108.093 14 37.055

Peter Jordan 981 Cayman S 108.328 15 36.362

Bill Toohey Cayman S 108.506 16 35.842

Phil Treloar 996 GT3 109.202 17 33.852

Guy Lavoipierre Cayman S 109.368 18 33.387

Daniel Laskowski Cayman S 109.392 19 33.320

Richard Catchlove 718 Cayman 109.950 20 31.788

Rob Love GT3 RS 991.2 110.629 21 29.982

Michael McLaurie 996 Carrera 4S 110.972 22 29.094

Ian Geekie 996 GT3 Club Sport 111.087 23 28.800

Howard Burton Cayman S 111.132 24 28.685

Mark Armour 992 GT3, 111.223 25 28.454

Michael Minshall GT3 Touring 111.425 26 27.945

Daniel Reynolds 911 Carrera 111.706 27 27.246

Wojtek Laskowski Cayman S 111.811 28 26.988

David Curtis 997.2 S 112.490 29 25.353

Roy Zandona 911 GT3RS 112.555 30 25.200

Juris Briedis 991.2 GT3 Clubsport 4.0 112.576 31 25.150

Jim Leckey 718 CAYMAN GTS 4.0 112.817 32 24.587

Mark Chrzanowski 911 3.0 SC 113.337 33 23.398

Andrew Lipman Boxster 113.645 34 22.711

Chris Smith Boxster 113.792 35 22.387

Ken Eve 993 GT2 Replica 113.822 36 22.321

David Turner 944 S2 114.011 37 21.910

Dennis O'Keefe Cayman 114.107 38 21.703

Belucci Murelli 981 Cayman GT4 Cup 114.435 39 21.003

Garry Saber Cayman S 114.669 40 20.513

Peter Vasta 991 Carrera S 114.940 41 19.954

Gary Major 997 GT3 Club Sport 115.151 42 19.525

Denis Lambrou-Fernando 911 Lightweight 115.299 43 19.227

Malcolm Batten 964 C2 116.008 44 17.839

Manuela Marasco Cayman R 116.344 45 17.203

Riccardo Rossi Boxster S 116.586 46 16.753

Warwick Phillips Cayman S 117.002 47 15.997

James Harnischmacher 718 Cayman GTS 117.024 48 15.958

Dennis Bath 987 Cayman 117.358 49 15.366

Edwin Alway 991.1 GT3RS 117.683 50 14.804

Grant Stephenson 911 3.0 SC 117.841 51 14.535

Carlo Fasolino Cayman 118.367 52 13.661

Natalie Jordan 981 Cayman S 118.478 53 13.481

David Mallinson 991 Carrera S 118.841 54 12.901

Jim Adamson 911 Carrera 118.986 55 12.674

Philip Cox 911SC 3.0 119.592 56 11.750

Paul Sbrissa 911 SC 120.539 57 10.390

Garry Voges 944 S2 120.650 58 10.237

Christopher Paton 944S2 122.450 59 7.944

Karen Bentley 718 Boxster GTS 122.737 60 7.610

Cameron Goodyear 911 SC 123.420 61 6.850

Rohan Little 911 126.593 62 3.925

Michael Coghlan 981 Boxster S 3.4 126.691 63 3.850

Kayleen Mahony Cayman GTS 128.867 64 2.399

Gary Cornish 991 130.395 65 1.615

Peter Hudson 944S2 131.985 66 0.989

Peter Bull 911 Carrera 132.998 67 0.681

Anthony Bulloch 991.2 GT3 68

Josef Smith Toyota 86 123.088 69

Andrew Whiteside 997 GT3 113.798 70

Adam Willison 981 Cayman GT4 3.8 104.818 71

Brendan Schade 981 Cayman GT4 3.8 105.055 72

Randal Leacock

David Poynter

Tristan Smith 991.2

James Bullock

Mark Johnston

John

Paul

John

Peter Mayer

125.406

New Members

We welcome the following members who have joined the P.C.V. since our last issue.

Diego Adduci & Tania Anderson 2017 911

Luisa Ballis 2022 Macan

Domenic Belfiore 991.1 GTS

Justin, Prakashini & Sophie Bradley 2017 Cayman 718

Kagetsu & Tasmin Buic 2022 Macan S

Gary & Jonathan Campbell & Chungwing Cheng 2010 997.2 turbo

Brendan Corr 2009 Boxster S

Justin Cosgrove 1986 911 Carrera

Jerome, Marie & Sumer Daly 1999 986 Boxster

Robin Edwards 1986 928

Sandy Ellul & Angela Johnson 2018 991.2

Mervyn Ferdinands 2007 997 Carrera S

Marcus & Max Green & Kerry Talbot 2006 987 Boxster S

Tomasz Gutowski 1990 944 S2

John Haralabakos 1990 964 Carrera 2

Megan & Achalen Holmes 1989 944 S2

Brendan, Deane, Aston & Harper Hughes 911 Carrera Cab

Fabio Isik Macan

John & Nicky Karagounis 2022 992 GT3 & 2022 Macan GTS

Joel Kristanta 2000 986 Boxster S

Damian Lococo 2022 GT4RS

Patrick Marion & Leisa McEwan 2002 996 Carrera Cab

Carlo Montagner & Bozena Zembrzuski 991.1 50th Anniversary & 993 C4S & 992.1 GT3

Damian, Fatima, Alex & Lachlan Moore 2018 911 GT3

Daniel Nolan

2018 991.2 GT3

Robert Padanyi & Peijian Zeng 2022 Cayenne

Steven & Margaret Pileggi

2006 997 Carrera S

Andrew & Susan Pitchford 2018 Macan

Harrison Pontonio

John & Gilda Riccio

2018 Cayman GTS

2022 Taycan GTS & 2013 Cayenne

GTS & 2010 911 Cab & 1995 911 &

1957 356A

Gordon Robertson 1983 944

Morne, Amy, Charlize & Nikita Roman 2022 Macan GTS

Les Sears

2021 Cayman GTS

Ian Sprawson 1996 993 C4S

Marc Spring

1979 911 SC

David & Therese Stapleton 2003 911 Twin turbo

Scott Stekelenburg & Sandra Suazo 2021 Taycan 4s & 2017 Macan GTS

Angelo & Lorraine Sperlinga

2021 Carrera S & 2020 992

Sprio Trahanas 2022 Macan

Chris Tsotra

991 S

David Wang & Yu-Chun Li 993 Carrera Marisa & Wayne Welcome

550 Spyder Replica & 2021 Macan

GTS + 2021 718 Boxster

Helen Zlotkowski & Rohan Connolly 2022 718 Cayman

Steven Pileggi

David and Therese Stapleton

Spiro Trahanas

Patrick Marion

Sandy Ellul

Andrew Pitchford

Megan Holmes

John Haralabakos

Helen Zlotkowski and Rohan Connolly

Daniel Nolan

Marcus Green

Jerome Daly

Gary Campbell

Brendan Hughes

Marc Spring’s wife Kate and her mother

Ian Sprawson

Angelo and Lorraine Sperlinga

Scott Stekelenburg

Damian Lococo

Life Members

Alan Hamilton

John King

Noela Semmens

Adrian Evans

Greg Cook

Barbara Darvall

William Darvall

Michael Chapman

Michael Browning

Andrew Bonwick

Ian Knight

Michael O’Brien

Hall of Fame

Graham Stockley Bruce Harris

Michael Browning

Jim Richards

Peter Fitzgerald

Matthew Stoupas

Rex Broadbent Mark Chrzanowski

Aaron Ireland

Ben Faggetter

Presidents

1975 Michael Stillwell

1976 Michael Stillwell

1977 Roger James

1978 Ken Foo

1979 Kerry Reynolds

1980 John Benson

1981 John Benson

1982 Graeme Redman

1983 Graeme Redman

1984 John King 1985 John King

1986 John King 1987 John King 1988 Michael Browning 1989 Graham Stockley

1990 Graham Stockley 1991 Graham Stockley 1992 Graham Stockley 1993 John King 1994 Adrian Evans 1995 Adrian Evans

1996 Cris Camamile

1997 Cris Camamile

1998 Paul Stuart 1999 Paul Stuart

2000 Greg Cook 2001 Greg Cook

2002 Noela Semmens

2003 Ian Knight 2004 Ian Knight

2005 Michael Chapman 2006 Michael Chapman

2007 Jeff Thomas 2008 Jeff Thomas 2009 Ian Jenkins

2010 Ian Jenkins

2011 Keith Ryding

2012 Will Darvall

2013 Peter Harrison

2014 Peter Harrison

2015 Andrew Bonwick

2016 Andrew Bonwick

2017 Michael O’Brien

2018 Michael O’Brien

2019 Tony Carolan

2020 Tony Carolan

2021 Tony Carolan

2022 Mark Horton Andrews

Tony Jones Memorial Award (Most Consistent In All Events)

1979 Russell Sturzaker

1980 Russell Sturzaker

1981 Graham Stockley

1982 Paul Mauger

1983 Dennis O’Keefe

1984 Ric Hallgren

Tony Jones Memorial Award (Rookie of the Year)

1985 Dennis Bath

1986 Ed Aitken

1987 Don Watson

1988 Cliff Geis

Roll Of Honour

1989 Matthew Harris 1990 David Casey

1991 Allan Barbour

1992 Wayne Camamile

1993 Ian Begley 1994 Richard Eldridge

1995 Mark Connolly

1996 Callum McClue

1997 Stuart Jackson

1998 Matthew Stoupas

1999 Lyle Potgieter

2000 David Lawson

2001 Jon Trende

2002 Benjamin Faggeter

2003 Jeffery Bobik & Cameron Cox

2004 Hung Do

2005 Matthew Kirwan-Hamilton

2006 Simon Baxter

2007 David Trewern

2008 Bob Hawker

2009 Aaron Ireland

2010 Nick Karnaros & John Swan

2011 Simon Dunn

2012 Stan Bougadakis & Melanie Treloar

2013 Brett Helmers

2017 Andrew Smith

Club Champions

1976 Bruce Harris 1977 Bruce Harris

1978 Kevin Jarman

1979 Bruce Harris 1980 Bruce Harris

1981 Graham Stockley Stephen White

1982 Graham Stockley 1983 Bruce Harris

1984 Ric Hallgren 1985 Peter White

1986 Dennis O'Keefe 1987 Ed Aitken

1988 Ken Price 1989 Rex Broadbent 1990 Danny Loypur 1991 Bruce Harris 1992 Ojars Balodis 1993 Ed Aitken 1994 Richard Eldridge 1995 Matthew Harris 1996 Paul Stuart 1997 Bruce Young 1998 Michael Herrod 1999 Sven Burchartz 2000 Theo Mihelakos

2001 Theo Mihelakos

2002 Theo Mihelakos & Ian Jenkins 2003 Sven Burchartz & Mark Chrzanowski 2004 Matthew Stoupas

2005 Mark Chrzanowski

2006 Simon Baxter & Mark Chrzanowski 2007 Mark Chrzanowski & Matthew Stoupas 2008 Matthew Stoupas

2009 Matthew Stoupas & Andrew Barlow

2010 Bob Hawker

2011 Aaron Ireland

2012 Aaron Ireland 2013 Rick Moscati 2014 Ben Faggetter 2015 Aaron Ireland 2016 Nick Karnaros

2017 Nick Karnaros

2018 Jamie Lovett

2019 Andrew Hall 2021 Stefan Wojciechowski

Outright Award, Inc Don Tryhorn Memorial Award from 2008

1984 Bruce Harris

1985 Don Tryhorn 1986 Graham Stockley 1987 Graham Stockley 1988 Graham Stockley 1989 Graham Stockley 1990 Rex Broadbent 1991 Graham Stockley 1992 Paul Sadler 1993 Danny Loypur 1994 Peter White 1995 Graeme Hitchell 1996 Danny Loypur 1997 Danny Loypur 1998 Matthew Stoupas 1999 John Woodward 2000 Greg Muller

2001 Greg Muller 2002 Theo Mihelakos

2003 Greg Muller 2004 Jon Trende 2005 Lyle Potgieter 2006 Don Tryhorn 2007 Stewart Lachlan 2008 Stewart Lachlan 2009 Matthew Stoupas 2010 Stewart Lachlan 2011 Peter Fitzgerald 2012 Peter Fitzgerald 2013 Bob Hawker 2014 Peter Fitzgerald 2015 Christian Fitzgerald 2016 Nick Karnaros 2017 Joseph Ensabella 2018 Joseph Ensabella 2019 Joseph Ensabella 2021 Stefan Wojciechowski

Ladies Championship

1984 Ann Tyson 1985 Ann Tyson 1986 Ann Tyson 1987 Ann Tyson 1988 Ann Tyson 1989 Brenda Moore 1990 Jill Willis 1991 Suzy Versluys 1992 Ava Balodis 1993 Ava Balodis 1994 Delyce England 1995 Aranka Figge 1996 Aranka Figge 1997 Aranka Figge 1998 Aranka Young 1999 April Houghton 2000 April Houghton 2001 Jill Willis 2002 Aranka Young 2003 Aranka Young 2004 Aranka Young 2005 Aranka Young 2006 Aranka Young 2007 Aranka Young 2015 Melanie Treloar 2016 Melanie Treloar 2017 Sally-Anne Hains

Club Member of the Year

1980 Ian Nadenbousch 1981 Max Errington 1982 Graeme Andrews 1983 Dianna Foo 1984 Daryl Louey 1985 Barbara Clearihan 1986 Graham Stockley 1987 (No award) 1988 (No award) 1989 Egidia Woodhouse 1990 Paul Mauger 1991 Bev Madin 1992 Elspeth Froude 1993 Raymond Poon 1994 Alex Robertson 1995 Beth Harris 1996 Selwyn Hall & Ray Poon 1997 George Cairns 1998 Danny Jonas 1999 Tim Wadsworth 2000 Jeff Thomas 2001 (No award)

2002 Duane Rodgers 2003 Marnie Gorman 2004 James Caldow 2005 Annie Mould & Alf Carrigan

Janet Conheady & William Darvall

John Baker 2008 Peter Witt 2009 Felix Rieniets

Peter Cromie & Clair Cromie 2011 Robin Humphries 2012 Grant Stephenson 2013 Michael Bailey 2014 Ken Anson & Harriet Anson 2015 Rowan Burnett 2016 Simon Dunn 2017 Peter Harrison 2018 Geoffrey Mould 2019 Russell Sturzaker Gordon Johnstone