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“Porsche Parade” is the official magazine of The Porsche Club of Victoria Inc. (ACN 005 727 0942) Publisher: The Porsche Club of Victoria Inc. PO Box 911, Kew, Victoria 3101 web site: www.pcv.com.au email: pcv@pcv.com.au

Six glorious decades of the Porsche 911. Six decades of sheer automotive joy. For 60 years, the 911 has been the embodiment of a sports car, so much more than mere transportation. Porsche has crafted it into a cult classic while pushing the boundaries of innovation. The mantra for 60 years? “Driving at its finest.” The Porsche 911 stands alone in its rich tradition and evolution. From its debut as the Type 901 at the Frankfurt Motor Show in 1963 to today, it has continued to captivate car enthusiasts globally. It’s not just the heartbeat of Porsche; it’s the blueprint for their design DNA, influencing all their models. Every Porsche, in its own segment, carries the spirit of the 911. The Porsche 911 has been fine-tuned with meticulous precision since 1963. It’s about evolution, not revolution, enhancing and optimizing without losing the 901’s unique character, which became the 911 in 1964. Eight generations have woven their tales of triumph and allure. Over these six decades, a staggering 1,203,735 Porsche 911s have been crafted, all while maintaining a commitment to sustainability.

This car remains unparalleled in the automotive world. It’s about performance and practicality, tradition and innovation, exclusivity and acceptance, form and function. As Ferry Porsche put it, “The 911 is the only car you can drive from an African safari to Le Mans, to the theatre and then on the streets of New York.” No sports car boasts a greater fan following, and none has conquered more racetracks than the 911. With the eighth generation, Porsche propels this icon even further into the future, all while honoring its cherished history. The current lineup embodies an evolution that has crafted an almost flawless sports car, visually, technologically, and on the open road. The Porsche 911 has always been a force to be reckoned with, and as we toast to its 60th anniversary, it’s clear that its legend is far from finished. Here’s to the 911, a timeless classic that continues to push the boundaries of automotive excellence. Cheers to the next thrilling chapter! Ron Widdison Editor

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Competition Secretary Richard Catchlove Juris Briedis Andrew Bonwick Peter Harrison David Mallinson Ian Geekie Cameron Goodyear Tony Carolan Phil Treloar Mark Horton Andrews Daniel Reynolds Andrew Smith

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President’s Report

2023/24 Melanie Treloar President president@pcv.com.au

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Welcome to the Summer edition of Porsche Parade, and my first article as newly elected President of our Club. As I reflect on the short time since being appointed, I am grateful for the warm welcome I have received and the shared passion that defines our remarkable club. Stepping into the position, I recently had the privilege of representing our club at the Porsche International Presidents’ Meeting in Portimão, Portugal, alongside Vice President Russell Sturzaker. It was a unique opportunity to gain a firsthand account of Porsche AG’s vision for the future, not to mention the thrill of being able to testdrive some remarkable cars (the GT3 RS being a personal favourite). A key insight from the experience, was just how different each of the clubs are, however the universal thread uniting us all, is our shared love for the Porsche community, and the strong bonds that we form within our respective clubs. The experience reaffirmed to me that, despite our unique club dynamics, it is our collective affection of the Porsche spirit that unites us, and the strength of our community is illustrated by the diverse array of events hosted by our club here in Victoria, and the support of our invaluable volunteers. To this point, I would like to convey appreciation to the committees & all volunteers who have so valuably contributed throughout the year. Their passion and commitment have been instrumental to the success of our events. Additionally, I want to express my heartfelt thanks to Carly, Lisa, and Kellie for their continued dedication to the Club. Their behind-the-scenes work is the glue that holds our community together, allowing us all to enjoy the passion and camaraderie that define the Porsche Club of Victoria. A special acknowledgment goes out to our track marshals, whose vigilance (and determination to endure all conditions) ensure that our track events run smoothly

and safely. They play a crucial role in making the driving experiences truly exceptional. I would like to recognise Mark Horton Andrews for his exceptional service as Club President (as well as his tenure as Vice President, and Competition Director before that). Throughout Mark’s tenure, his enthusiasm and constructive input on all committees, has & continues to be invaluable. Mark is admired for his dedication to the Club & it’s members, his composure, & thorough knowledge of all facets of our Club, not to mention his quick-witted humour. Mark, your contributions have set a high standard, and I am honoured to follow in your footsteps. I also wish to thank Mark’s family for allowing us to benefit from Mark’s commitment to the club & our members. Most importantly, thank you also to Caroline, for all the support she has provided to the Club, namely her continued assistance on track days and most recently on President’s Day. Looking to the year ahead, one of my aspirations is to see more members actively involved in shaping the future of our community. Volunteers are essential to our club, and I encourage everyone to consider contributing their time and skills to assist in the running of the club and our events. Your involvement not only strengthens our community but ensures the continued success of the Porsche Club of Victoria.

Bill Toohey Competition Director motorsport@pcv.com.au

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As we approach the festive season, I wish you all a joyous and relaxing Christmas. May this time be filled with laughter, love, and the warmth of cherished moments with family and friends. I’ve also wished for a new GT3 RS from Santa, but I’ll report on the outcome of that in the next issue. Melanie Treloar

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Social Reflections To say the last couple of months for the Social Committee have been challenging, would be an understatement. We spent the whole year planning the Annual Dinner and Awards night and unfortunately, with only eight weeks to the event, we had to cancel our booking, due to the venue experiencing unfortunate potential health risks.

I would like extend my thanks and appreciation to Porsche Centre Brighton, Richard Catchlove and Natalie Juriansz for hosting our AGM and Club Night, and making available great door prizes. Natalie has been an absolute pleasure to work with on Club events.

We were scurrying around with major time constraints and limitations on venue availability. With great relief the Pavilion at the Arts Centre was available, on Friday 1st December. Our very hard working committee has been able to put together a fine night, which I am sure will be enjoyed by all members attending.

The midweek overnight run to The Stables in Malmsbury was organised by Alison Belot, with the two runs split with a lovely dinner and overnight accommodation at Mitchelton Estate. The run was enjoyed by all, thanks to the efforts of Alison. The Social Committee met on Monday 20th November, to plan our activities for the 2024 calendar year. The 2024 Social calendar encompasses Club Nights, Club Mornings, Coffee Mornings, Midweek runs, Women’s runs, Technical Nights and more! As Club Director of Social, I have been very fortunate to have a dedicated and hard working committee that organises events for the benefit of our members and heed your feedback. Consequently please always come forth with ideas for events and your continuous feedback would be appreciated. I would like to thank all our committee members for their continued hard work, during the year. I would also like to thank Carly and Lisa, who provide excellent support. Clyde White Social Director

The October Club Night and AGM was extremely well received by our members, particularly our guest speaker for the evening Tom Barr Smith. Tom whom is eighty three, acquired a Dakar 911 to traverse the Simpson Desert, to raise funds for MND. MND was unfortunately the cause of Tom loosing his wife. Tom regaled a colourful account of his crossing, with plenty of great photos of his experience. Many thanks to Tom for taking the time to address our members. In appreciation the Club made a donation to the MND cause. 10

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Our midweek run to Kyneton Ridge Estate was excellent by all standards, made possible by the hard work of Natalie Griss and Simon Murray. The feedback was most complimentary and demonstrated an appetite for a lot more such runs. Natalie and Simon have once again put together another great midweek run to Parkside Winery on Wednesday 6th December. If members have not experienced one of these runs, please do so, you will thoroughly enjoy yourself. Thanks Natalie and Simon for taking on and organising mid week runs, with such enthusiasm and success.

From Pit Lane

Hi everyone, Well the end of another Competition year – and Christmas is upon us. Since the last edition of Porsche Parade, I have the honour of taking over from Andrew Smith as Competition Directo - big shoes to fill I know! A tremendous thank you to Andrew for his leadership of Competition over recent years, including through the very challenging COVID years, and from my personal viewpoint having the foresight to take PCV interstate to “the best track for club events” (my view) in Australia, namely The Bend. Oh yes, and for patiently answering the many, many dumb questions from me over the last few months - and undoubtedly for months to come.

Since the last edition of From Pit Lane, we have held the last competition event of the year – Sandown on Sunday 15 October. It was fiercely competitive (in the normal PCV friendly version of fierce) as many of the Motorsport Competition Class Championships were decided at this last event. To demonstrate the closeness of the competition, A Class was won by Richard Catchlove (923.509 points) with Peter Jordan a desperately close second (922.034 points). That is the equivalent of difference of 0.3 seconds over the season – or less than 2 m difference as they cross the line per event. Congratulations to Richard Thompson (Motorsport Club Champion) and Adam Stafford (Motorsport Outright Award) and all the Class Champions for 2023. The 2024 Track Calendar is almost finalised and we are planning for 10 Competition events plus President‘s Day. Highlights included: First track event at Winton on Saturday 3 February, (entries will open early January 2024.) The Sandown 360 Regularity on Sunday April 7, (entries will open in January 2024, so start thinking about your teams.)

Sandown Sprints

A return to The Bend over the ANZAC day long weekend for a “2 day” track event (Friday 26 & Saturday 27 April.) (Entries will open in December 2023, and book early as we have strong interest from our hosts/ friends at MSCA as well as from Porsche Club NSW, who indicate there may be 20 of our NSW based colleagues wishing to attend.) Consideration to a return to Calder in late 2024 (subject to further investigation.) Our thanks go out to the officials, marshals and flaggies whose sterling work allows us to enjoy our wonderful cars in their natural environment. A safe and merry festive season to all – and bring on 2024. Bill Toohey Competition Director

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SOCIAL - Summer Run Wine Dinner REGISTERS - Torque Tube & Cayenne/Macan Runs Technical Night TRACK - Phillip Island REGISTERS - Mid 911 Run

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TRACK - Sandown 360 Regularity SOCIAL - Morning Coffee Run REGISTER - Turbo Run Club Morning (TBC) TRACK - The Bend Sprint

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SEPTEMB ER SOCIAL - Simulators (TBC) REGISTERS Modern 911 & 993/964 & Boxster/Cayman Runs SOCIAL - Mid Week Run Technical Night SOCIAL - Autumn Run REGISTERS Boxster/Cayman & Early 911 Runs

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Wine Dinner TRACK - Sandown REGISTER - Torque Tube Run REGISTER - Mid 911 Run Club Night SOCIAL - Coffee Run

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Wine Dinner Annual Go Kart Challenge SOCIAL - Coffee Run TRACK - Broadford (TBC) REGISTER - Torque Tube Run SOCIAL - Women’s Run

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REGISTERS - Early 911 Run REGISTERS - 993/964 Run AGM/Club Night TRACK (TBC) SOCIAL - Spring Run (TBC) REGISTERS - Turbo Run

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Article and Photos by: Porsche Newsroom always preserving its character and distinctive silhouette. The 911 combines sportiness with day-to-day usability, tradition with innovation, an air of exclusivity with social acceptance, and form with functionality like no other model. The first-generation Porsche 911 (1963-1973) Porsche 911 S/T 2023 Six decades of pure passion and driving enjoyment The date was 12 September 1963. It was the debut, at the International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt, of a car that would leave a lasting mark on the sports car world: Porsche presented the 901 as the successor to the popular 356. While at its debut the dynamic 2+2-seater had yet to bear the iconic 911 name, it would set the tone for the following 60 years. It would prove to be the technological, visual and emotional blueprint for one of the longest model lineages in the automotive world. In keeping with Porsche’s leitmotif “driving in its most beautiful form”, Porsche engineers have continuously refined the legendary sports car, but always with the utmost care. They have optimised and improved it over eight vehicle generations (and counting) while 14

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The original 911 offered what its predecessor still lacked: the first Porsche 911 featured two fold-down seats in the rear. It also had a large luggage compartment and a powerful boxer engine with six cylinders, all packed into a smooth, sleek and modern body. Porsche retained the proven rear-engined layout and air-cooled engine. Both technical solutions would become trademarks of the model line, and the rear-mounted engine remains today. The six-cylinder engine in the first 911 initially generated 130 PS from 2.0 litres of displacement and reached a top speed of 210 km/h. Later, Porsche added further power levels with 110 PS, 140 PS and 160 PS models. In 1970, engineers increased the displacement from 2.2 to 2.4 litres, and even 2.7 litres in the aptly named top-of-the-range model, the 911 Carrera RS 2.7. In its most powerful incarnation to date, the Porsche 911 developed an impressive 210 PS. The 911 T, E and S variants were the first German

vehicles to fulfil the strict emissions standards of the US’s Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). From 1967, the semi-automatic fourspeed Sportomatic gearbox was offered as an alternative to the manual transmission. Porsche initially offered the original 911 only as a coupé. This was followed in 1967 by the 911 Targa, a ‘safety-conscious’ cabriolet with a wide roll-over bar. In the course of its 10-year production period, the first 911 was equipped with a three-part safety steering system, internally vented disc brakes, mechanical fuel injection and a sealed body cavity to protect against rust. It was also the first production passenger vehicle to come with a rear spoiler to reduce lift. G-Series: The second-generation Porsche 911 (1973-1989) Porsche revised the 911 in 1973, but retained the silhouette and design. Production of the model referred to internally as the ‘G-Series’ began after the 1973 summer break, and the 911 became slightly longer and more comfortable. Its new plastic bumpers protected the body against parking damage, while automatic seat belts and integral seats protected the occupants. Porsche introduced a body with a wider rear in 1977, and a 911 Cabriolet without a roll-over bar in 1983. The 911 Targa remained part of the line-up. From 1988, the 911 Speedster rounded off the portfolio of body types.

Flat-six engines with 2.7 litres of displacement came standard in the G-Series from the base model up. The base model’s powertrain generated 150 PS. The technological highlight of the second 911 generation was the 911 Turbo, known internally as the 930. The first Porsche with an exhaust turbocharger initially developed 260 PS, with a further jump to 300 PS in 1977. The model line also featured innovations such as hot-dip galvanised sheet metal (from 1975) and digital engine electronics (1984). 964: The third-generation Porsche 911 (1989-1994) Porsche fundamentally revamped the 911 in 1989. Almost 85 per cent of the model internally designated the 964 was newly developed, from the bullish-looking front end to the aerodynamically optimised rain gutters and the striking design of the car’s rear. Power steering, ABS, a more efficient heater, a central locking system and height-adjustable seats were now part of the equipment. A newly developed 3.6-litre flat-six developed 250 PS. The top-of-the-line 911 Turbo S made 381 PS. The available body styles remained the Coupé, Cabriolet, Targa and Speedster. For the first time, the 911 also featured allwheel drive. In the 911 Carrera 4, Porsche used a revised all-wheel-drive system adapted from the 959 super sports car. Porsche also introduced an automatically retractable rear spoiler as well as dual ignition and knock control. The 911 was offered for the first time with the fully automatic Tiptronic in 1989, followed by standard driver and passenger airbags in 1991. The 964 was the first series production vehicle with a metal catalytic converter as standard. 993: The fourth-generation Porsche 911 (1994-1998) Porsche invested some 400 million Deutschmarks in the development of the new 911. Only the roof line was carried over directly from its predecessor, with designers meticulously adapting every other line on the car. The new model also stood out from its predecessor in terms of driving: a multi-link rear axle improved driving dynamics and comfort. The output of the flat-six engines ranged from 272 PS in the entry-level model to 450 PS in the 911 Turbo with the ‘works power kit 2’ option. For the first time, the lightweight and purist focused Turbo-based 911 GT2 was included in the model range.

Porsche 911 (1998-2005) The reinvention of the 911. The 996 was longer, wider and lighter, and featured non-round headlights for the first time in a 911. The most important new feature, however, was the water-cooled engine. Stricter emission standards in connection with the introduction of the new four-valve cylinder heads required the temperature balance in the flat-six engines of the 911 to be regulated with water. This measure boosted the power in the entry-level model to 300 PS. The power spectrum ranged up to 462 PS in the top-of-the-line 911 GT2. A special brake system made its debut in the fastest 911 of the 996 generation: the Porsche Ceramic Composite Brake (PCCB) came standard in the 911 GT2. The brake discs were extremely heat-resistant, significantly lighter than a steel brake disc, and were highly durable, with a service life of up to 300,000 km. 997: The sixth-generation Porsche 911 (2004-2012) In the 997, Porsche returned to the classic round headlights. This 911 went back to its roots for a look that set it further apart from the Porsche Boxster. All engines were more powerful. They ranged from 325 PS in the 911 Carrera to 620 PS in the just-launched 911 GT2 RS. The new 911 GTS closed the gap between the 911 Carrera S and the 911 GT3. For the first time, a fast-shifting dual-clutch transmission was available in the Porsche 911.

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Porsche also introduced Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM) in the 997, developed a rack-and-pinion steering system with a variable steering ratio, and installed turbochargers with variable turbine geometry (VTG) in the 911 Turbo. It was the first seriesproduction petrol engine to feature this technology. In addition, the 997 marked the debut of a valve-controlled exhaust system and a Sport mode that could be activated at the touch of a button. 991: The seventh-generation Porsche 911 (2011-2019) Significantly longer wheelbase, a wider track and sophisticated technology: the 991 represented a major development step for Porsche. Thanks to its aluminium-steel construction, its longer and wider body weighed 80 kg less than its predecessor’s. And although the 911 was now noticeably sportier, it also offered more comfort and space than ever before. At the start of production, a 3.4-litre flat-six engine in the 911 Carrera developed 350 PS. From 2017, the top-of-theline 911 GT2 RS delivered twice that power. With the 2015 model improvements, Porsche switched the powertrains in the Carrera and GTS models from naturally aspirated to turbocharged engines. The new power units offered more power with lower emission values. Porsche also introduced the PDCC anti-roll stabilisation, rear-wheel steering, active aerodynamics and a water-injection system for the intercoolers in the 991. In 2013, the company celebrated a major model anniversary with the special edition Porsche 911 ‘50th Anniversary Edition’.

...the first 911 initially generated 130 PS from 2.0 litres of displacement and reached a top speed of 210 km/h.

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In the 993 generation, Porsche brought the OBD II exhaust control system, hollowspoked aluminium wheels (in the 911 Turbo), twin turbos and the Varioram intake system with adjustable intake pipe length (from 1996) to series production. For the first time, the 911 Targa featured an electrically retractable glass roof. And for the last time, the engines in a Porsche 911 were air-cooled.

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VP Russell Sturzaker delivered President Melanie Treloar’s welcome address

Annual Dinner & Awards Night

Story by Mark Horton Andrews Photos by Achilles Prinos Friday 1st December 2023

What an amazing Club we are! The prospect of cancelling this year’s Annual Dinner & Awards Night was very real due to problems with the original venue. The organisers worked hard under great pressure to locate and book an alternative and what a job they did! The promise was style, sophistication and a point of difference and the Pavilion at the Arts Centre delivered. The Pavilion was a more intimate venue, with a beautiful domed ceiling, and a wraparound balcony boasting spectacular views of Melbourne. The evening started for most with a photograph in front of the media wall, followed by canapes and pre-dinner drinks in the foyer and a chance to catch up before the night got started. Fifth Layer music provided background as guests made their way to their seats. Soon enough the night kicked off with Benny Greg (Benjamin Gregory) taking stage as Master of Ceremonies. Benny invited our Vice President Russell Sturzaker to give the Presidents Address. Unfortunately, President Mel Treloar could not attend due to illness. Wishing you a speedy recovery Mel! Mel expressed her sincere apologies and thanks to Russell for delivering the Presidents address. Highlights of the address included: • the President noted that tonight is a special occasion, one that allows us to reflect on the remarkable year we’ve had, to give thanks to the many that have contributed, and to celebrate the achievements of those within our Porsche Club community. • the recent International President’s Meeting in Portugal demonstrated that Porsche fosters a universal sense of ‘family’, and we are no exception. We have had a year of exhilarating drives, memorable events, and seen the unwavering support 18

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of a community that shares not just a love for Porsche but a deep camaraderie. • heartfelt thanks to the dedicated committees and volunteers who have so valuably contributed throughout the year. The President noted that the passion and commitment of our contributors have been invaluable to the success of our events, from exciting track days to scenic drives, our community is spoilt for choice in the array of events our club offers. • recognition to the Annual Dinner Sub-Committee for their outstanding efforts in seamlessly orchestrating a last-minute change of venue. • heartfelt thanks to Carly, Lisa, and Kellie for their continued dedication to the Club. Their behind-the-scenes work is the glue that holds our community together, and their tireless dedication does not go unnoticed. • a special acknowledgment to our track marshals, whose vigilance and expertise ensure that our events run smoothly and safely. Russell thanked me as Past President for my service to the Club and my partner Caroline for her support. Russell presented me with a now traditional caricature cartoon and Caroline received a magnificent bouquet of flowers. I remained on stage to note that the naming of the Darvall Club Member of the Year Award recognises the contribution to the Club of Life Members Will & Barbara Darvall. Fittingly Barb Darvall came forward to present the awards. This award acknowledges exceptional contribution to the Club over the year, and in considering candidates for 2023 the general Committee elected not to split two outstanding contributors. The two 2023 Darvall Club Member of the Year recipients are Richard Catchlove and Kon Gogos.

At this stage of proceedings, the main course was served leading to the first session of entertainment from our band, Fifth Layer. Some keen souls took to the dance floor – perhaps an indication that the room was ready to enjoy the night! Andrew Smith started the Motorsport Awards before handing over to Bill Toohey, our incoming Competition Director. Class Awards were handed out and our photographer Achilles Prinos made sure to record each achievement. The list of winners reflects the great motorsport season 2023 was. Congratulations to all participants, officials, and supporters. Andrew Smith paid tribute to all Track Officials, noting that the Competition program relies on their contribution. Then, on to the major awards. The Outright Champion is awarded to the competitor who accumulated the greatest number of points based on outright placings in all speed events. The Don Tryhorn Memorial Award was incorporated with the Outright Champion award in recognition of Club Stalwart Don Tryhorn who passed away in 2007. For the second year running the Outright Champion is Adam Stafford. The Club Champion is awarded to recognise the best driver and vehicle combination in relation to overall participation, performance, and skill. The 2023 Club Champion is Richard Thompson. Fifth Layer came back and this time the dance floor was filled. Despite their tender years the band managed to zero in on their demographic perfectly. After a rousing rendition of the Angels classic Am I Ever Gonna See Your Face Again, one person was heard to remark “I didn’t realise the Porsche Club had so many bogans”. Perhaps not, but people who like to have a good time certainly! Clyde White acknowledged the sponsorship of Porsche Cars Australia for tonight and

Caroline & Mark receiving their gifts as outgoing President that CEO Daniel Schmollinger was unable to attend due to a conflicting engagement. Clyde also thanked PCA for their gift for our club champion and then prevailed on Richard Thompson to open what turned out to be a magnificent Porsche GT3RS Helmet Case. Clyde also brought a surprise random draw of his own with a major door prize. Sheryl Luxon seemed very pleased to accept the beautiful flowers and magnum of champagne. As were the lucky people with a sticker under their seat, winning the floral table centrepieces.

Andrew Lipman with Alexandra & Jordan

Gay, Barb & Lindsay

When Fifth Layer resumed for the final set, the party was well and truly jumping. These Porsche Club of Victoria people not only love their cars, but they also know how to have a great time! As noted earlier, a very large debt of gratitude is owed to the 2023 organising Committee, particularly Geoffrey Mould, Clyde White, Carly Pasco, and Lisa Gillespie. This was another first-class event, arranged under very stressful and trying circumstances.

Finally, I acknowledge the generous support of Porsche Cars Australia for the event. As an officially approved Porsche Club we are fortunate to be part of the global Porsche family. Locally we get enormous support from our Dealers Porsche Centre Melbourne, Brighton, and Doncaster. We also enjoy a wonderful relationship with Daniel Schmollinger and the Team at Porsche Cars Australia, particularly Lauren McKay, Alexandra (Alex) Wasiewicz, and John Murray.

Angelo & Mandy Monteleone

Monika Matlik & Fred Solazzo

Carly & Lisa, Julie & Vincent Fodera

Clyde & Alison White

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MAJOR AWARDS Darvall Club Members of the Year

Richard Catchlove & Kon Gogos

Motorsport Club Champion Richard Thompson Motorsport Outright Award (inc Don Tryhorn Memorial) Adam Stafford Motorsport Competition Class Championships A Class 1st Richard Catchlove 2nd Peter Jordan 3rd Bill Toohey

Club Champion Richard Thompson

B Class 1st 2nd 3rd

Andrew Lipman Dennis O’Keefe Danny Loypur

Classic Class 1st 2nd 3rd

Troy Hungerford Cameron Goodyear Mark Chrzanowski

GT Class 1st Richard Thompson 2nd Adam Stafford 3rd Stefan Wojciechowski Modified Class 1st Michael Herrod 2nd Ken Eve 3rd Greg Muller Open Class 1st Daniel Reynolds 2nd Sally Anne Hains 3rd Andrew Smith Outright Champion Adam Stafford

A Class - Bill Toohey 3rd, Richard Catchlove 1st, Peter Jordan 2nd

Cameron Goodyear 2nd Classic Class

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Open Class - Andrew Smith 3rd & Daniel Reynolds 1st

Richard Thompson and his GT3 RS helmet box prize

Modified Class - Ken Eve 2nd, Mike Herrod 1st, Greg Muller 3rd

GT Class - 1st Richard Thompson & 2nd Adam Stafford

Andrew Lipman 1st B Class

Barbara Darvall was there to present the Darvall Club Members of the Year awards

Mark Horton Andrew’s recently retired President’s caricature

Darvall Club Members of the Year Kon Gogos & Richard Catchlove

Scott Pittard & Mike Herrod

Carl & Nikki Braybrook

Bill & Maree Toohey, Carlo Fasolino

Greg & Julia Muller

Fong Ling & Alan Din

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AGM & Club Night

Story By: Russell Sturzaker Photos By: Neville Sampson, Billy Apos, Vicki Sturzaker and Tom Barr Smith

Tuesday 17th October saw 170 members attend the Club’s AGM & October Club Night at Porsche Centre Brighton. On arrival members enjoyed a beer, red and white wines and soft drinks at the bar area from 6.15pm, while mingling and chatting to friends before taking a seat.

is alive to changing habits and preferences, and we are aware of our important history, as well as the need to be receptive to what may come, much like the Porsche brand. Members: At the end of June 2023, we had a record 2,152 members, and this level of membership is a great endorsement of your Club. It also provides challenges, which are being well managed, through the need for increased administrative support, increased costs to support, and competition for event places. Annual General Meeting At 6.30pm, Mark Horton Andrews began the Meeting, which was our 48th AGM if we go back to before the Incorporation of the Club as an Association. After apologies were received, a record of the names of all voting members in attendance was taken, and the minutes of the previous AGM were confirmed. Mark then presented his President’s Report (a few highlights follow, a full copy is available on the club website.). “Your Club is in excellent shape and is well positioned for the future. Your committee

Events: We continue to be one of the most active Car Clubs in the country. Each of our Competition, Social, and Registers delivers high quality events – as measured by your feedback due to the hard work and dedication of our many volunteers, our small administrative group, and the support of our members. We also continue to broaden our offer to members in terms of the types and styles of event we offer. Porsche: I thank each of the Porsche Centres, Brighton, Doncaster and Melbourne and Porsche Cars Australia for their support during my time as President. We are part of the ‘Porsche family’ with a shared passion and enthusiasm, and I particularly like the expression that we help to “animate” the Porsche brand. Tonight sees the end of my two-year term as President. For a Porsche enthusiast, being President of this wonderful Club has been deeply satisfying and it has been an honour. It has been very rewarding to work with the General, Competition and Social Committees. Our committees comprise a range of doers not talkers. They are dedicated and professional people, and I cannot speak highly enough of their quality and calibre. I thank each of our directors, Clyde, Paul, and Andrew and all committee members and Register Captains for their support. Working with you has been a personal highlight.

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Ialso thank General Committee Officers and Members - Melanie, Flavio, Neville, Russell, Ron, Garry, and Cameron for their contribution to the Club. Neville, Ron, and Garry have each been part of the Committee for more than a decade, as Secretary, Editor and Club Plates Officer. Earlier this year, Russell stepped back from the vast improvements he made to Club nights. David Mallison is retiring from the General Committee. David joined the Committee in 2015 and served as Treasurer for six years before stepping down last year into the role of General Committee member. He has been an outstanding Committee member and Treasurer. On behalf of the Club, I thank David for his service. Andrew Smith is also retiring as Competition Director and from the General Committee. Andrew brought fresh thinking to the Competition program and introduced some very positive initiatives. The Trip to Tailem Bend earlier this year was a highlight for us both. Once again, on behalf of the Club, I thank Andrew for his service. As always, I pay tribute to Carly, Lisa, and Kellie – our administrative A-team. They represent the face of the Club to our members and regularly go above and beyond to make sure the service our members receive is helpful and efficient. Their visible contribution to the Club is important, and I can tell you that their behind-the-scenes work is remarkable. Finally, I want to thank all of you, our members, for your support in so many ways over the last two years, and for making the Porsche Club of Victoria the magnificent Club that it is.” Following Mark’s presentation, he called on the Treasurer Flavio Lacota to table the Annual Report. Flavio then presented his Treasurer’s Report (a few highlights follow, a full copy is available on the club website.).

Treasurer – Flavio Lacota “Hello to everyone tonight, this is my 1st full year as Treasurer after taking over from David Mallinson. Before I go through the details of the Club’s financial performance for 2023, I would like to mention a few words of thanks to a few people. Firstly, David Mallinson for his support in assisting me in the transition into this role of Treasurer. I had many questions over the year and during the annual report preparation, he was very accommodating in providing a great level of assistance. Secondly, I would like to thank Carly, Lisa and Kellie.

to bringing the club back to a “break-even” in normal operating conditions after the Covid-19 period. I would like to thank all the committee members and in particular the social committee in working hard to substantially improve on our finances this year to deliver a favourable outcome to our budget in 2023. Total Membership.

Prior to coming into this role, I was not aware of the level of work that they would do each day to enable the club to record, reconcile and update our accounts along with answering many questions via phone or email from members.

As at the end of June 2023 we had a record 2,152 members, partners and children, a net increase of 26 on the previous year. Our annual renewal percentage has dropped slightly to 88%. Our primary membership has exceeded 1,000 for the seventh time with a record of 1,332 as at the end of June 2023, which is 8 higher than Financial Year 2022.

Financial Overview 2023

Reserves.

In Financial Year ‘23 we saw an operating loss of ($9,355) off total revenues of $707,519. This compares to last year’s loss of ($32,866). It also compares favourably to our Budgeted Loss of ($36,144). During 2023 the committee was committed to a trajectory

Our members’ funds (being our net assets or reserves) have decreased in line with the operating loss to $355,513 as at the end of the financial year, while last year our members’ funds were at $364,868. Our reserves provide a buffer against economic

President – Mark Horton Andrews downturns and provide some additional ongoing revenue in the form of interest income. Budget Overview 2024. For 2024, we are expecting to see many costs increase and to ensure we can continue to bring as many events as possible to members, we have had to pass on a modest increase in membership costs to bring us back to a break-even Financial Position.” There being no questions, the Annual Report, was accepted, and therefore adopted. Next, on the agenda it was time for the election of members to the Committee of the Club and Mark highlighted to those present that all elected Officers and General Committee Members were retired in accordance with the rules of the Club, with David Mallinson & Andrew Smith retiring from the committee as of tonight. All other Committee members have offered themselves for re-election and have been nominated in accordance with the rules.

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The nominees for the Office Holder positions were, Melanie Treloar as President, Russell Sturzaker as Vice President, Neville Sampson as Secretary, and Flavio Lacota as Treasurer. All were nominated according to the club’s rules, and there being no other nominations received were deemed elected. The following retiring Committee Members have been nominated as the new General Committee members …. Ron Widdison, Garry Saber, Cameron Goodyear, Clyde White, Paul Sbrissa and Mark Horton Andrews. Two new Committee members have also been nominated, namely Alison Belot and William Toohey. As the number of nominations did not exceed the number of vacancies each of these members was declared elected. Mark then thanked our Administration staff, Carly, Lisa and Kellie, along with all Committee Members, Volunteers and Members for their continuing to support of the Club and there being no other business, he thanked members for their attendance and declared the AGM closed.

Club Night MC, Clyde White then welcomed members to our final Club Night for 2023 and after thanking Porsche Centre Brighton for hosting our night, invited PCB Representative and fellow club member, Richard Catchlove to welcome members on behalf of the dealership. Following Richard’s welcome Clyde invited members to enjoy dinner, commencing with a sumptuous grazing board, followed by a bowl of hot delight. At around 7.45 pm Clyde asked for everyone to return to their seats for the start of our Club Night Presentation. He commenced the evening by asking newly elected President Melanie Treloar to introduce herself to the members, particularly for those who may not have had the pleasure of meeting her previously. Clyde then introduced our guest speaker for the evening Tom Barr Smith. Tom, who is 84 years young, recently acquired a new Porsche 911 Dakar, with a mission to traverse the Simpson Desert to promote awareness and to raise funds for FightMND campaign.

when he discussed calling Porsche to find out what the approved “fording depth” was for the Dakar, as he couldn’t find any reference to this in the Drivers Manual. According to Tom, there was no answer forthcoming? But as you will see in his story below….. he found 45cm was about right as they crossed Eyre Creek while traversing the Simpson Desert. Following Tom Barr Smith’s fabulous talk, Social Director Clyde White invited Mark Horton Andrews to join him, where he thanked him for his support and presented him with a Porsche Design 992 Targa Model, on behalf of the Club. Mark had recently taken delivery of a 992 Targa, his new pride and joy. On behalf of the Club, Clyde thanked Porsche Centre Brighton, in particular General Manager Robert Gattereder & Natalie Juriansz for hosting our night and for their continuing support of the Club. Clyde also thanked all those club members assisting on the night.

Tom predicted that this trip would be easier and smoother sailing than his similar 2021 attempt in a 996-generation 911 4S, which was also to raise money for MND research. Tom’s own wife Jenny was diagnosed with MND on the same day as FightMND co-founder and Australian football legend Neale Daniher, but unfortunately she lost her battle with the disease in 2015. Ably assisted by Richard Catchlove, Tom had members in “stitches” with some of the stories about his adventure. One of note was Richard Catchlove

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Tom’s Simpson Desert Adventure (via the Madigan Line) August 2023 Setting off from Flinders on 31 July ‘23, Tom headed for the Northern Territory’s Madigan Line – the most challenging way to cross the Simpson Desert – and then traversed the 720km track from west to east with a couple 4x4 support vehicles in tow and some 1,030 sand dunes in his way. The trip took the convoy exactly two weeks to complete by the time they drove to the Madigan Line, conquered it and drove back again, with all vehicles and party members arriving home safely just before lunch on August 13, having raised over $142,000 in the process. Two years prior, Tom and his group had also embarked on a trip over the Simpson Desert in a 2003 911 (996). This trip was also to raise awareness and much needed funds for scientific research. Now two years later and many thousands of dollars in the hands of “Fight MND”, he was happy to be able to say that they have achieved both awareness, and research is progressing well. The Madigan Line was chosen in part because it’s a whole level of difficulty up from the two

or three more normal Simpson crossings, and the Dakar, which came with some more natural abilities than a normal 911 Porsche. Suffice to say, was the star of the show. Mother Nature was on show too, but nothing could be compared to the sight of Eyre Creek, in all its glory, running as wide as the Murray, and twice as rapid, with all this water eventually finding its way down into and filling Lake Eyre. At the time of crossing it was ‘only’ a bit over knee deep, but a river of that magnitude in the middle of a desert is beyond wonderful. Sadly, with the Dakar being so rare and information so limited, its wading ability was unknown so a safety strap was attached just in case, but the engine didn’t falter. One of the trek’s main obstacles was the huge sand dune just west of Birdsville known as ‘Big Red’. The Dakar didn’t make it first go was a disappointment, which was put down to driver error, but eventually after a couple of shots, to the enormous applause, Tom and his Dakar made it. After 5 days on the Madigan Line, Birdsville Hotel was a relief, with comfy beds for Tom

and his amazing support crew, after nights in swags. A raffle raised $2,914 in just over an hour, thanks to a very supportive public bar and dining room that was packed with outback travellers, locals and amazing staff. From Birdsville Tom traversed the gibber stones, passing through Cordillo Downs, 110 Kms north of Innamincka where Tom met up with Anthony and Janet Brook who managed Cordillo Downs Station. Tom left the station country through Burta and on to the Silver City Highway, then to Wentworth, and onto Nagambie. Two weeks of pretty hard yakka culminated in a bunch of really tired fellows, but it must be said, that everyone was happy with the result. A brief session of questions from members followed before Clyde thanked our Tom for giving up his time to tell us a bit about his car and his incredible journey across Central Australia to help promote awareness and raise funds to help “Fight MND”. In appreciation of Tom’s presentation the club made a donation to “Fight MND” to support his efforts.

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Sandown Sprints Article By Tim Asome Photos by Isaac Wallace, Steven Reilly & Ron Widdison Sunday 15th October 2023

s you arrived at Sandown you could hear a faint murmur in the air. As you parked, be that in the paddock or the garages and got things ready for the day ahead, the murmur got stronger and stronger, louder and louder, until finally you found yourself joining in mumbling the words “please don’t rain”. Thankfully, I’m glad to report that our day was nice and dry, apart one or two drops here or there but we were certainly blessed with a great day for driving and a wonderful day on track. At 8.45, gathering for the drivers briefing, despite the smiles and usual banter prior to the safety briefing, we were all reminded of the recent news within the club that this would be Mark Horton Andrews last competition day as President. There was total agreement that Mark’s efforts as President have been nothing short of outstanding, the club has really prospered from his time as President and he leaves the role in great shape, but much like my newly acquired ‘Advan’ wheels, the role is designed to go around, so as sad as it is that Mark leaves the position, we certainly

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warmly welcome the new President. Mark will always remain a strong figure within the club. As we all took that gup of awkwardness at the situation, we were passed onto the Competition Captain to brighten up the outlook, oh wait hang on, Andrew Smith reminded us that he too will fall on his sword and return to the barracks as simply the kindhearted supportive person that he always has been. For me on a personal note, Andrew was my mentor when I started track days. Not only did he teach me the finer points of Winton, but since that time he has followed up with me every time I see him making sure I am ok, happy and ready to go, even on Sunday at Sandown as I was rolling back into the pits, after each run, Andrew would be the first face I would see, looking for me to give him the thumbs up. Andrew will be remembered for his time as Captain, taking us through COVID, introducing the new style dummy grid and sequenced run positions, but to me he has set the bar in terms of that open, friendly, warm and engaging face of the club.

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Right, well, how was the day... as I said the conditions turned out to be near on excellent (for Sandown), and therefore we saw some outstandingly quick times. Peter Jordan smashed us all in A1, with Nick Cascone and the new Competition Captain Bill Toohey filling the top three results. I will add, at this point in time, there was about 1 sec difference between 2nd and 7th! DJ Loypur, Andrew Lipman and Danny Loypur filled the top three in Class B, again so super quick, in speaking to Andrew, he was deeply sole searching for an extra 0.4 of a second, he was even contemplating cutting his hair to get that weight advantage! Class C saw Mark Chrzanowski, who finished quickest with Cameron Goodyear and Troy Hungerford in the top three, as usual all the Class C cars looked and sounded superb.

Simon Zettl

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Guy Lavoipierre

Matt Sears

Peter Rechner

Peter Cowan If I am allowed, I’d like to sum up the Cup Cars altogether, starting Alan Rosedie Din, with, wait hang on does that read correctly 1.12, that is outstanding, but of also Stephen Sluga and Daniel Reynolds (who also very kindly let my daughter take a photo of her next a pink Porsche, a pink Porsche being her chosen track car in the years to come)! Of course, all the Cup Cars are impressive, and I certainly take my hat off to you all, as the amount of work that goes into them to keep them on the track is amazing, the dreamers amongst us do appreciate your efforts. The other highly notable area is the GT1 and Stefan Wojciechowski with lightening quick times, chased by Grant Rule and Adam Stafford. GT2 and GT3, Will Horton, Jeremy Fredersdorff, Richard Thompson, and Peter Harrison delivering seriously speedy times and from what I could tell having a significant amount of fun as they did it too! In the modified classes, Nigel Skinner, Greg Muller, and Michael Herrod, topped the tables for the day in each of the classes, I wanted also to take the opportunity to highlight Ken Eve’s day too, as always, the car looked and

sounded fantastic and posted great times, such a joy driving with Ken. The courtesy he has always shown me and every time with a smile and a g’day, such a pleasure. In the “Other” class, a good spread of times, Simon Ansell, Joesph Haddad, and Peter Fitzgerald topped the table, but notable to me was the Hyundai I30N hanging out at the back of the paddock, not that I got a chance to say hello to Michael Ban, but I hope you had a good day. Joesef Smith in Toyota 86, had a good day, in speaking to him he seemed happy, well as happy as Joe gets… So all in all, it was a great day, and anyone who is interested in the competition side of the club, please do make the effort to come along, although the ‘competition’ name may spark feelings of a bad night of Board Games and overly competitive neighbors, we are there mainly for the fun, to get to know our cars, meet and greet likeminded people and to do some fast driving in a safe atmosphere. Come along to the next event and check it out as I am sure you won’t regret it!

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Janet Kane

Alan Rosedie Din

Peter Harrison

James Kelly

David Skelton

Jan Mason

David James

Joel Kristanta

RESULTS Sandown Sprint Sunday, 15 October 2023 Driver

Car

Result 1

Outright Position

Alan Rosedie Din

991.2 Cup

72.775

Outright Points

91.503

Stephen Sluga

991.1 GT3 CUP

73.552

86.440

Sally Anne Hains

997.2 Turbo

75.129

76.690

Stefan Wojciechowski

GT3 RS

75.151

76.559

Daniel Reynolds

991.1 GT3 Cup

75.187

76.345

Andrew Smith

997.2 Cup Car

75.391

75.138

Simon Zettl

997.2 GT3 Cup

75.582

74.018

Grant Rule

GT3RS,

77.083

65.567

Adam Stafford

991.1 GT3 RS

77.372

64.010

Anthony Bulloch

991.2 GT3

77.680

62.376

Peter Fitzgerald

718 Boxster S

77.747

62.023

Matt Sears

718 Cayman GT4 RS

77.851

61.479

Nigel Skinner

991 C4S

78.444

58.430

David Turner

996 GT3 Cup

78.792

56.683

Greg Muller

718 Cayman S

79.523

53.118

Belucci Murelli

981 Cayman GT4 Cup

79.570

52.894

Les Sears

718 Cayman GT4 RS

79.721

52.176

Jeremy Fredersdorff

718 Cayman GTS

79.797

51.817

Mark Armour

992 GT3,

80.034

50.708

Richard Thompson

996 GT3

80.383

49.100

Peter Harrison

996 GT3 Mk2

80.443

48.827

Peter Jordan

981 Cayman S

80.923

46.674

Will Horton

Cayman GT4

81.763

43.045

Nick Cascone

Cayman 718

82.108

41.605

Bill Toohey

Cayman S

82.605

39.583

Guy Lavoipierre

Cayman S

82.637

39.454

John Kennedy

997 Cabriolet

82.957

38.187

Greg Burns

Boxster S 718

82.996

38.034

Richard Catchlove

718 Cayman

83.062

37.776

Tim Asome

718 Cayman

83.107

37.601

Stephen Clark

Cayman R

83.880

34.668

DJ Loypur

Cayman 987

84.164

33.626

David Mallinson

991 Carrera S

84.385

32.828

Gary Major

997 GT3 Club Sport

84.502

32.411

Michael Herrod

993 RSR

84.534

Andrew Lipman

Boxster

84.825

31.274

Natalie Jordan

981 Cayman S

85.423

29.235

Danny Loypur

Cayman 987

85.827

27.903

Ken Eve

993 GT2 Replica

85.924

32.297

27.589

Malcolm Batten

964 C2

85.974

27.428

Scott Pittard

997 Carrera 3.6

86.523

25.696

Warwick Phillips

Cayman S

86.769

24.942

Mark Chrzanowski

911 3.0 SC

87.696

22.220

Michael Coghlan

981 Boxster S 3.4

88.003

21.359

18.354

Michael Stroh

Boxster S 986

89.146

18.334

Dennis Bath

Peter Bull

987 Cayman

911 Carrera

89.201

18.196

Cameron Goodyear

911 SC

89.138

89.338

17.853

Troy Hungerford

Boxster

89.432

17.620

Grant Stephenson

911 3.0 SC

89.606

17.194

Carlo Fasolino

Cayman

17.180

Riccardo Rossi

Boxster S

90.555

14.979

Garry Voges

944 S2

90.679

14.704

Philip Cox

911SC 3.0

89.612

91.811

12.325

Steve White

Cayman 987.2

92.731

10.575

Randal Leacock

911 SC

93.091

9.933

Kayleen Mahony

Cayman GTS

8.738

Leigh Norrie

911 SC

96.667

4.809

Gary Cornish

991

97.306

4.118

Donald Cameron

944 S2

93.801

Adam Montgomery

GT2 RS

Phil Treloar

996 GT3

Roy Zandona

911 GT3RS

Simon Ansell

Cayman GT4 CS

76.956

Ant Bales

981 Cayman GT4 3.8

82.957

Joseph Haddad

GT4 RS

80.388

77.322

Josef Smith

Toyota 86

91.419

Bruce Astbury

Lotus Elise

87.938

Manny Mezzasalma

944 Challenge

87.757

Petrina Astbury

Lotus Elise

88.759

Mark Callaghan

911 Carrera S 3.8

83.853

James Harnischmacher

Peter Rechner

718 Cayman GTS

80.304

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981 Cayman GT4 3.8

81.603

Peter Grant

981 Cayman GT4 Clubsport,

80.365

Michael Ban

Hyundai i30N

94.333

Stefan Wojciechowski

Chris Kane

Garry Voges

Simon Zettl

Sally Anne Hains

Warwick Phillips

Richard Catchlove

Malcolm Batten Rusty French

Adam Stafford Belucci Murelli

Daniel Reynolds & Tony Carolan John Kennedy

Michael Herrod

Mark Armour

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Wine and Food Appreciation Dinner at Red Emperor Southbank

What a night! Organised for a Tuesday rather than its regular Wednesday evening, the September Porsche Club Victoria, Wine and Food Appreciation Dinner was held at Red Emperor Chinese Restaurant at Southbank. It’s fair to say that our organiser Greg Burns has a real understanding of Porsche Club members and their readiness to celebrate together with great wine and food. With strong attendance and very enthusiastic attendees, old and new faces alike welcomed and embraced this social night like a long-lost friend. This was Peter and my third W & F appreciation dinner for 2023 and as we entered the restaurant we were met by Red Emperor’s Manager Raymond Chan’s warm greeting. Then off to the private dining room where a large table covered in dozens of polished wine glasses sat ready and signalled some serious wine tasting lay ahead. And taste we did, with our first wine experience being a 2018 Kelly’s Welcome Blanc de Blanc a celebratory sparkling with apple aromas from Grampian Estate. These delicate bubbles freshened our palates and was paired beautifully with a range of sumptuously, steamed seafood dumplings. Tonight we had the privilege of appreciating and enjoying the experience and expertise of award winning winemakers, Tom and Sarah Guthrie from Western Victoria’s Grampian Estate. Without a doubt, Greg had an absolute treat in store for those who had managed to secure tickets for this dinner! Taking our places around the tables gave us the chance to sit and chat with new attendees about Porsches, holidays, race days, more

Porsches and of course the wonderful wine and food before us. We listened with fascination as Tom relayed his decision to make a career shift from a life of sheep farming to enrolling at the age of 60 in a Bachelor of Wine Science at Charles Sturt University. And thank goodness Tom made the switch, as we had the opportunity to experience Rieslings from some of the oldest Reisling vines in Victoria; 2005 Garden Gully Riesling with … flavours that allowed the Pan-Fried Patagonian Tooth Fish the opportunity to sing. In contrast was the 2022 St Ethel’s Old Vines Riesling provided citrus and a mineral finish that went so well with the amazing Jumbo Queensland Prawns with Garlic and Butter Sauce. Also, in case you weren’t aware, 15th September was World Grenache Day and Tom and Sarah were not going to let that slip by without acknowledgement, so we were treated to a 2021 Field’s Crossing Grenache and a 2021 Woolclasser’s GST. Tom provided information about Portuguese and Spanish influences on these wine types whilst we enjoyed the Sichuan Smoked Tea Duck and RE’s Signature Twice Cooked Spicy Quail. Together we appreciated a six-course menu that included twelve different dishes with nine carefully curated Grampian Estate wines specially selected for this marriage of food and wine. We moved deeper into the menu, our wonderful host Charlotte served Beef Fillet with Mild Black Pepper, Garlic and Shallots and Tom shared his gold medal winning wine from the family’s Mafeking Vineyard - a single vineyard 2017 Streeton Reserve Shiraz which proved to be full bodied and elegant. But Tom and Sarah didn’t stop at that, as a 2005 Streeton

Tuesday 12th September Story by Jennifer Lyons Photos by Greg Burns

Reserve Shiraz also made its appearance. The Lamb Cutlet and Truffle Rice was accompanied by the 2017 St Ethel’s Great Western Shiraz – which was the esteemed Winner of the 2021 Premier’s Trophy for Champion Wine of Victoria! Congratulations Mr and Mrs Guthrie! As the evening concluded, we dined on a Chinese Red Bean Paste Pancake and delighted in the sumptuous flavours of a 2020 Rutherford Sparkling Shiraz – Sparling Shiraz being somewhat underrated as a wine and according to Tom should be served more frequently and not reserved for Christmas turkey, once a year! Finally, votes were cast for the favourite wine and dish of the evening with the Diced Beef Fillet claiming food honours and 2005 Streeton Reserve winning yet another gong! Tom and Sarah generously donated a 1.5 litre magnum bottle of Streeton Reserve as a lucky dip prize for those who purchased Grampian Estate wines on the night. The lucky winner was David Erbs who finished the evening with a very large smile on his face. So ended our third Wine and Food Appreciation Dinner and we thank Greg Burns for all of his organisation and efforts to ensure that members have a truly a memorable evening. You’ve outdone yourself yet again Greg! Our advice to all, don’t miss the next one!

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Well, I never, what a stellar of a day! It was a completely cloudless day which started and ended with crystal clear blue skies. We met a couple of members enroute and when we arrived there was a wide-ranging collection of beautiful cars. We hadn’t completed a Spring Run before, and there were several members we hadn’t seen or met previously. After a quick coffee grab, and saying g’day to the members we knew, one of them being Kon who I commented looked like a tourist looking very relaxed with his cap and sunnies and one of the guys chimed-in and said ‘today, he’s one of us’ (as he often organisers club runs).

Spring Run to Merne, Bellarine Peninsula

The run notes and two maps were excellent and outstandingly prepared. The run was organised by David Turner, Alvaro Del Gallo and Michael Bailey, and they were very proud and passionate for their upcoming run. They mentioned to let the fasties go first and lots of spots to overtake throughout the run. David rummaged through a little bag he was holding and my reaction was …. oooooohhhHHHHH…. and before I knew it, the bag contained a beautiful bottle of red and I chose myself to complete the Spring Run write up. There was a stir in the air, and you could tell people were keen on making their way. I had parked close to the exit and before I knew it, I was with the fast boys and was temporarily excited about being in the front…. Well that soon turned and glad to say, it’s nice to be around the middle/end of the run. After a quick set off on the freeway, we turned off and went through Little River and the You Yangs could be spotted in the distance. I haven’t driven this way before and was eager about exploring the region. What a lovely time of year, with spring everywhere to be seen, including the canola crops in full bloom beaming with bright yellow flowers. A truly breathtaking sight as there is generally a 4-week window to see this in flower. There were rolling hills which looked like an enchanting canvas wall, picturesque, and right out of a storybook. Another big thank you to the organisers, as this route was what I have dreamed about. Alvaro and Michael mentioned the blue and white lights floating about and sure enough, I sort-of flew passed two of them…. Good to know they were out policing the roads and hoped they caught some baddies. Something I noticed, there were several groups out and about, being car, cycling and bike clubs. Everyone was making use of the perfect spring weather. Story by: Helen Zlotkowski Photos by: Nick Yates Sunday 17th September

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After Staughton, we whizzed through Meredith, a place I’d always wanted to visit. After a few blinks, Meredith was behind us and certainly, a place I want to visit and explore more of. Before we knew it, we were at our meeting point in Riversleigh. We had already briefly stopped just before Riversleigh and lots of members were finishing off their coffee and made use of the toilet stop. After we parked and saw people leaving, we went on our way too. Alvaro and Michael mentioned a bike race, which we drove through at a slow pace and spotted a few cyclists doing the race. The roads were very clean and thankfully not too many potholes, but a few which had grown into corner road potholes which you really wanted and needed to miss. A big thank you to Ken and Harriet for doing the run earlier to double check the roads were clear. For me, this club represents such a lot, as there are so many lovely meaningful conversations, chats and connections made and to make. This really is the People’s Club. I am always filled with so much gratitude after leaving an event as there is so much time and effort that goes into the organisation and planning. After we made our way through the Bellarine Peninsula we arrived at Merne where we had sparkling wine on arrival and yummy canapes. Once we were seated, we had a delicious entrée and two scrumptious mains which was an interesting mix of flavours that really captivated the Bellarine Peninsula. The chicken was smoked and very tender and the ocean trout took me back to my childhood. While we were finishing up, Michael said a few words, members collected their raffle winning bottles of wine and there were smiles all round. You could tell from the vibrancy of the room, everyone was joyful, had a spring in their step and enjoyed reminiscing about the completed run. David invited Clyde White as Social Director to say a few words. Clyde went on to thank David for organising a wonderful lunch venue, and Alvaro and Michael for an enjoyable run. This is, undoubtedly my favourite run to date. Thank you again to everyone involved for making my day so memorable, enjoyable and special.

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President’s Day Story by: Jim Leckey Photos by: Issac Wallace & Ron Widdison 19th November 2023

he 2023 President’s Day was held on Sunday November 19, and what a glorious Melbourne day it was. Though it would not have been Melbourne if we were not teased with rain and some fog in the morning, but by the time the events of the day were underway it was just sunshine and smiles. On the 29th of September 1996 Porsche Club Victoria held its first Presidents Day. It was proposed as a day without competition, where friends and relatives and those that support the Club’s track activities could be taken around a track so they could experience the speed and thrills firsthand. This objective has not changed and the opportunity is still welcomed by all. Given the smiles witnessed from both passengers and drivers as they exited the cars, it was definitely mission accomplished for another successful Presidents Day. A surprising observation was that both the 1996 and 2023 events had 63 cars registered, though a review of participants shows one significant difference. In 1996 there was not

one Boxter or Cayman on track and similarly would not have been a Cayenne, Macan or Taycan in the car park. Its great to see how the marque has diversified and grown. In common with our first Presidents Day, the privilege of driving friends on the racetrack comes with obligations to enhance safety. Firstly all cars were required to pass scrutineering prior to the first run, a mammoth effort for our Club member volunteers. Inspections completed; 9am rolled on and all drivers attended a comprehensive pre-track briefing. In this briefing we were reminded that this was not a competition day, that safety is paramount and that we should not drive at more than 80% capability. To assist with assessing compliance with this objective all cars carried Dorrian lap time recorders and each driver wore a Raceceiver to allow communication from race control to the drivers on track. The format this year saw 4 groups with session times targeted at 6 minutes. This allowed 8 sessions per group for the enthusiastic

drivers. The first session kicked off at 10am and each group completed 3 runs before lunch. Lunch completed; it was back to business with another 5 sessions. During the day 401 passenger runs were completed. As with all our track days, no event would be possible without the planning and preparation of our committee members and most importantly our 30 track day volunteers, marshals, flaggies, recovery and ambo crews. Thanks one and all in enabling us to share our passion with friends and relatives. Presidents Day marks the end of track activities for the year. Our first track event planned in 2024 is the Winton Sprint on Saturday the 3rd of February. The dates for the fist quarter of the year have been set and include a return to the Bend with our friends from MSCA on the ANZAC Day long Weekend. Dates are shown on the PCV website.

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Richard Thompson

Andrew Bonwick

Manny Mezzasalma

Andrew Lipman

Adam Stafford

Gary Major

Malcolm Batten

Belucci Murelli

Tony Carolan

Stephen Sluga

Adam Willison

Greg Voges

David Greig

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Bill Toohey

Edwin Alway

Belucci Murelli & John Cox

Christian Fitzgerald

Natalie Jordan

Daniel Reynolds

Peter Fitzgerald

Michael Herrod

Manny Mezzasalma

James Moyle

Malcolm Batten

Leigh Norrie Peter Rechner

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David Greig

Daniel Reynolds

Stefan Wojciechowski

Simon Baxter

Peter Jordan

Michael Herrod

Malcolm Batten

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PHILLIP ISLAND Photos by: Steve Reilly & Issac Wallace Story by: Bill Toohey 10th September 2023

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Daniel Reynolds

Alan Din

Tony Carolan

Gary Major

Andrew Hall

Sally Anne Hains A field of just over 80 registered for “the best track in Victoria”.

Carlo Fasolino

The weather and track were favourable from the start, with some drivers (including Jamie Lovett, Mark Chrzanowski and Peter Jordan) setting excellent times in the first session; while others took a few sessions to “work up” to their car & driver potential. Three new Club track records were set, namely: • Richard Thompson taking Jamie Lovett’s 2018 GT3 record, • Jamie Lovett taking Joe Ensabella’s 2019 Open record, and • Alan Din setting a new 997 1 Cup records in place of Andy Hall’s 2019 record. As usual at our Track Days, there was a group of novice drivers entered in Entrée Class and taking the opportunity to develop their skills with individual guidance from an experienced track driver.

Michael Bailey

One of these “novice” drivers so impressed a very seasoned track campaigner in Tony Caralon that Tony was prompted to ask if he had lapped Phillip Island before. Answer: “Not in a car, but over 1000 laps on a motorbike.” Which rather suggests that there are some things in common to circulating quicky, whether that be on four wheels or two. While in awe of the body angles motorcycle rides adopt when corning on the track, this writer will be keeping to the four wheeled variety. Many thanks to the Officials and Marshals without whom we drivers could not enjoy a safe, professionally managed competition.

Denis Lambrou-Fernando

Nigel Skinner

Bill Toohey

Harry Humphries

Scott Goodsell

Janet Kane

Alan Din

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Greg Burns

Philip Cox

Grant Rule

Rusty French

Gary Major

Manny Mezzasalma

Michael Herrod

Denis Lambrou-Fernando

Stephen Clark

Guy Lavoipierre

Mark Chrzanowski

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Malcolm Batten

Deborah Lane

Samuel Farag

Richard Thompson

Joseph Haddad

RESULTS Phillip Island Sprint Sunday, 10 September 2023 Driver

Craig Haysman

Will Horton

Result 1

Outright Position

Outright Points

Jamie Lovett

991 GT3 Cup

92.761

100.609

Andrew Hall

991 Cup Car

94.892

89.487

Alan Rosedie Din

997 GT3 Cup

96.689

Stefan Wojciechowski

GT3 RS

98.951

70.423

Andrew Smith

997.2 Cup Car

100.779

62.718

Simon Zettl

997.2 GT3 Cup

101.182

61.091

Juris Briedis

Jim Leckey

718 Cayman GT4 CS

101.680

991.1 GT3 RS

103.041

53.915

Richard Thompson

996 GT3

103.145

53.529

Grant Rule

GT3RS,

103.724

51.412

59.116

Peter Fitzgerald

718 Boxster S

103.763

51.272

Belucci Murelli

981 Cayman GT4 Cup

105.006

46.907

James Moyle

991.1 C2S

105.923

Samuel Farag

992 GT3

105.947

43.756

Greg Muller

718 Cayman S

106.507

41.943

Phil Treloar

996 GT3

106.960

40.510

Peter Jordan

981 Cayman S

107.325

Peter Harrison

996 GT3 Mk2

107.485

38.886

Mark Armour

992 GT3,

107.515

38.795

Guy Lavoipierre

Cayman S

107.608

38.512

43.834

39.377

Sally Anne Hains

997.2 Turbo

107.622

38.469

Richard Catchlove

718 Cayman

107.680

38.293

Bill Toohey

Cayman S

107.791

David Turner

996 GT3 Cup

107.889

37.664

Wojtek Laskowski

Cayman S

107.889

37.664

John Kennedy

997 Cabriolet

108.181

36.795

37.958

996 GT3

108.858

34.827

Will Horton

Cayman GT4

109.533

32.929

Adam Brewer

944 Challenge

109.558

32.860

Ken Eve

993 GT2 Replica

109.852

32.054

Nigel Skinner

991 C4S

110.133

31.295

Michael McLaurie

996 Carrera 4S

110.422

Daniel Reynolds

991.1 GT3 Cup

110.790

29.563

Juris Briedis

991.2 GT3 Clubsport 4.0

110.855

29.395

Michael Herrod

993 RSR

111.215

28.474 28.237

30.526

Dennis O'Keefe

Cayman

111.309

Greg Burns

Boxster S 718

111.839

Andrew Lipman

Boxster

112.041

26.427

Denis Lambrou-Fernando

911 Lightweight

112.081

26.330

Stephen Clark

Cayman R

112.361

25.659

26.920

Malcolm Batten

964 C2

112.462

Mark Chrzanowski

911 3.0 SC

113.330

23.414

Paul Blackie

911 GT3 CS

114.071

21.780

Gary Major

997 GT3 Club Sport

114.214

21.473

25.419

Warwick Phillips

Cayman S

115.009

19.813

Deborah Lane

718 Cayman 982

115.116

19.595

Garry Voges

944 S2

116.725

Carlo Fasolino

Cayman

117.339

15.400

Dennis Bath

987 Cayman

117.430

15.241

Scott Pittard

997 Carrera 3.6

117.876

14.476

Philip Cox

911SC 3.0

119.109

Peter Bull

911 Carrera

119.233

12.293

Cameron Rees

997.2 GT3 Cup

119.346

12.120

Randal Leacock

911 SC

121.175

9.532

16.498

12.483

Natalie Jordan

981 Cayman S

122.245

8.188

Cameron Goodyear

911 SC

124.744

5.511

Hugh Feggans

911E

126.941

Scott Goodsell

991.2 GT2 RS

Simon Ansell

Cayman GT4 CS

105.582

Craig Haysman

Ultima RS

101.601

Ian Soklevski

Simon Ansell

80.709

Adam Stafford

Tony Carolan

Peter Jordan

Car

3.662

Lotus Evora

107.921

Rusty French

992 911 Turbo S

112.409

Joseph Haddad

Cayman GT4 RS

103.569

Peter Rechner

981 Cayman GT4 3.8

106.903

Josef Smith

Toyota 86

117.454

Joseph Di Benedetto

Ford Focus RS

114.830

Manny Mezzasalma

944 Challenge

111.543

Harry Baker

981 Cayman GT4 3.8

118.678

Michael Bailey

991 GT2 RS Club Sport , Blue, 105.947

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Peter Grant

981 Cayman GT4 Clubsport,

113.827

Chris Kane

911 Carrera S

112.465

Jesse Bryan

991 GT2 RS Club Sport

95.897

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Modern 911 Run to Hidden Valley

y great mate Gaj had often told me about his Porsche Days, when he would take his Blue Cayman out with others who shared his passion, eating up the country Victorian roads. So when he asked me to join him, I jumped at it. While I had admired his car, I had never even sat in it, worried I would dirty it. It was luxury on wheels. I’d never sat in a car this magnificent. It was a great thrill just to be in it.

in my Toyota Corolla. Getting caught behind a few slow cars, we soon lost touch with the front, and not being on the ball, had forgotten to put the directions in the SatNav. We were soon lost. We pulled over, entered the directions into the SatNav and set off again. But the pack had moved too far ahead, and so it was not until we stopped for the morning coffee break at the Corner Store Café in Lancefield that we caught up with everyone again.

We met at The Black Horse Hotel, Bulla, with a few cars already there. Over the next 20 minutes, more arrived and when I went outside for the briefing from Kon the organiser, there were over 30 beautiful cars there, including a 1978 yellow classic 911 that really interested me.

Lancefield is a lovely town, and the streets were bustling with people. After a nice green tea, drooling over the largest vanilla slices I have ever seen, and a stroll through the town we set off again, this time remembering to put the directions in the SatNav. While many cars had already left, there were still quite a few of us and we formed up behind Kon, thinking best to follow him as you can never fully trust directions from a computer. Kon will know the way. Unfortunately, there was a bike rally and at the intersection where we were supposed to go straight some of the organisers pointed

We set off at about 9am, our car towards the back of the convoy. The cars in the front moved fast and soon created space between us. Gaj was driving well. He knows his car and took the corners with skill – the car never missed a beat. I thought to myself, no way could I do that

towards the right. This is where Kon and the cars following went in the wrong direction. After a U Turn we get back on track, it didn’t matter it was great just being out on the open roads. We arrived at our ultimate destination, The Grove in Hidden Valley Wallan. It was a lovely location and lunch. I had a good chat with (another) Con and Walter (and Gaj). Kon was in fine form, also had a raffle with some fun handing the prizes of bottles of wine. After lunch with a great group of people and chat, it was time to head back home. And just when I thought it couldn’t get any better, on our way out Gaj threw me the keys and said you can drive it home. And even though I was never going to drive it the way Gaj drove it (I was a lot more careful), it was a sensation and an experience I will never forget. Story by Tim Connors Photos by Ken Anson Sunday 22nd October

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MID WEEK OVERNIGHT RUN TO MITCHELTON Vickie Morris Hi readers. My name is Vickie and I have been tasked to pen a few words. Chat GPT did not write this! Thursday morning. Keen to get going, I set off at 0850. All systems go except for petrol. Might need that so a slight detour to the petrol station through 4 sets of traffic lights along Dandenong Rd to BP Chadstone. A means to an end so that didn’t perturb me much. Dietfried (my black 964 for those not familiar with him) was looking regal as I exited the glass sliding doors from the cashier. The journey to our meeting point at BP Calder Fwy outbound took me through numerous school zones and the bedlam of the West Gate/M80 etc etc roadwork. This did not break my spirit either. The weather was cloudy but Jane Bunn had promised a spectacular 22c day. Finally, my arrival was greeted by a quantitatively small but qualitatively large group of fellow PCV members. Alison, our illustrious leader and her impressive Maroon Targa Heritage limited edition - great wheels, literally. Josie and Sam who brought their sublime 2009 Black Carrera. John and Pauline who travelled in the formidable 2009 Grey Cayman. A quick introduction, chit chat and briefing ensued. To your cars - let’s blow this popsicle stand! The morning’s route would essentially take us through the Macedon ranges and Castlemaine to Malmsbury. Let’s elaborate…. To begin with the landscape was flat. Hues

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of brown with the odd shade of green typical of vast dry grassy areas dotted with a few sparse trees. A new housing estate intruded this vista. Luckily Dietfried was playing George Michael’s FAITH CD (Compact Disc for the youngsters - Google it) to enhance my initial part of the drive. Roads and scenery became more interesting as we proceeded through Toolern Vale and onto the Macedon ranges toward Gisborne. If I’m not mistaken I do believe it was sunshine we experienced at about 11am. Touring through Woodend reminded me of how pretty this area is and the historical buildings evoked thoughts of life “in the olden days”. 50km into it - rough roads and an onslaught of butterflies heightened my alertness as the group trekked via Tylden. The demise of two kangaroos decaying on the curb humbled my spirited driving. Before I could sing “Cos you gotta have faith” with George I was looking for a park in the charming town of Trentham. Here we picked up Kerry and Allan in their 991 and after a little deliberation descended upon “Coffee First”, a cafe housed in the former NAB building. We weren’t here long so decided to purchase takeaways and stand in the glorious sunshine. Good coffee! The second half of the morning began without George. The soundtrack would be provided by Red Lorry Yellow Lorry. Not literally but an 80s rock band from Leeds. Excellent driving music after track 1. Quite an apt accompaniment for the more challenging roads. More twists and turns, ascents and descents and of course potholes. If you want to know where your tax dollars are going I can safely say

not to asphalt. I always find it hard to drive past brown tourist signs and along this route there were several. Wineries, olive groves, day spas, mineral springs, dairies…..too much temptation but I was strong. You know what happens when one leaves the pack! The sun filtered through the tall trees and bush perfect driving weather. We transversed through Daylesford and Hepburn Springs. Tourist route 41 provided a more windy thoroughfare demanding more attention to driver skill. Underneath the sunny blue sky punctuated with fluffy white clouds Castlemaine emerged and so too the first set of traffic lights for some 100 odd kilometres. Our pack had kept together all the way; we continued past a Monster Meeting Site (yes there is such a place), a quaint little church in Taradale and ultimately descended upon Malmsbury. The staff and waterfowl at The Stables greeted us enthusiastically. Mediterranean in theme, the cuisine specialised in gourmet pizza in which a few members indulged. Grilled Salmon was selected by another and two of us had the special of the day, marinated octopus. It was delectably fresh and being of Greek descent I know my octopus. A post lunch photo shoot with members and their cars plus ducks and ducklings signalled the end of my festivities with the group. Dietfried and I left for Melbourne whilst the convoy drove onto Mitchelton. Lucky for them as I don’t think I got over 20km/hr for about 20km in the vicinity of the Westgate. Blah!

the 5 cars it makes for some most enjoyable driving. The well chosen incredibly scenic route skirting around Newstead, Castelmaine and Guildford offers plenty of opportunities for gear selection and testing the cars handling. However, dodging potholes is the order of the day, but luckily traffic is light, and no damaged is done to our precious beasts.

Josie Pearson Just 4 cars marshaled at our Calder Highway meeting point, due to Covid absentees and perhaps Cup Week hangovers. On a grey chilly morning, we meet Vickie Morris in her heritage plated ’90 911 Cabriolet for the first time and got re-acquainted with Pauline and John Kirby freshly down from Kununurra in their 09 Cayman S. Ably led by Alison Belot in her gleaming ’21 992 Targa Heritage, we reach the Macedon Ranges in low cloud but the picturesque scenery and plenty of curves make for a great start to the driving day. Gisborne and Woodend traffic slow us down but once past these pretty towns the sun comes out and swarms of cabbage moths ensure there will be some scrubbing and buffing of the duco in coming days. A welcome coffee break in Trentham sees Kerry and Alan Hines join us in their GT3. With just

After a delicious lunch at The Stables in Malmsbury we say goodbye to Vickie and enjoy an afternoon of spectacular scenery around Heathcote, Lancefield and Pyalong in brilliant sunshine. A few unintended gravel roads see us go off piste, there’s no need for me to navigate anymore, just follow the car in front and enjoy the drive. Arrival at the fabulous Mitchelton Winery Hotel sees us enjoy some bubbles, more sunshine and Goulburn River views from the terrace. After an excellent dinner the well appointed rooms offer a good night’s rest and the following morning we take the elevator up the Mitchelton tower to see the extensive vineyards and admire the gorgeous views. After saying goodbye to Pauline and John, Sam and I join Alison, Kerry and Alan for a few more hours testing the capabilities of our 911s before heading for home after enjoying great company, food and wine. Thank you Alison for making this overnight run such a success.

ARRIVAL AT MITCHELTON WINERY by Pauline Kirby A lovely evening was spent with Porsche friends at the Mitchelton Winery Hotel sipping Champagne on the bank of the Goulburn River watching the sunset prior to enjoying a meal at the “Muse” restaurant. We may have been a small group but there was much merriment with shared stories of travel and experiences over a superb meal and wines from the varied menu of local produce. After a full day of driving some scenic countryside followed by much eating and drinking it was time to hit our rooms for a very comfortable night’s sleep before meeting again at 9am next morning for further driving and a return to Melbourne. Thank you to Allison and Allan for organizing a very enjoyable mid-week run. Would highly recommend these runs for a short “get- away”.

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Mid Week Run to Kyneton Ridge

ednesday 25th October saw the second mid-week run after a long hiatus of these events, which was likewise the second run organised by Simon and Natalie this year.

balance of straight stretches and generous curves. The lack of mid-week traffic also allowed for a picturesque cavalcade of back-toback Porsches at various points in the journey.

Roughly 20 cars met at the Calder Park BP, with drivers of various heavy vehicles in the vicinity noticeably craning their necks to get a better look at the rows of gleaming Porsches lined up pre-briefing. New members Mark and Roula in their 911 Carrera joined for their first run, with Mark (Speed Yellow Boxster S), Ryan (Shark Blue 992 GTS) , and Travis (yellow 911S Coupe) providing pops of colour, and the Sturzaker’s black 924 Carrera GT also a talking point.

After splitting amongst three pre-arranged morning tea venues in Trentham, a scenic loop through the back of Daylesford provided some tighter bends and greater inclines. Although there was some light hail at times, the wet weather held off until after morning tea, and was sunny - if blustery - more often than not thoughout the day. Spring was noticeably blossoming on the roadsides as the procession crisscrossed through places like the Lerderderg and Wombat National Parks. Thankfully no wombats were to be seen, but we were welcomed into one town by a (live) roo/wallaby, which thankfully decided to retreat back to safety.

The run featured well-selected roads combining some occasional freeway stretches with mostly quiet B- and C-roads. Organizers had thoroughly tested the route and flagged as many road hazards as they could, which also added to the ease and enjoyment of the day. The first section wended its way through Diggers Rest, Myrniong, and Blackwood, with both mid- and rear-engine vehicles getting a chance to show off their capabilities with a good

A generous lunch of antipasto and pizza was provided at the Kyneton Estate Winery, with owner Andrew giving an introductory talk on the winery itself, the region as a whole, and the varieties of grapes used on the estate. Much like some Porsches, ROI may

not be seen for some time after planting vines - if ever. For those willing to back their convictions though, a single ton of Cabernet grapes sold in France would be enough to purchase a GTS of some description. Some attendees opted to do a wine tasting, also lead by Andrew. Kyneton Estate only uses their own grapes in their wines, so some varieties on the menu were from Bendigo and Heathcote, giving a good sense of what the region offers. Chett Beavis came away as the lucky winner of the door prize, with some others loading up their ‘frunks’ with new-found liquid treasures. Kyneton Estate was gracious enough to open just for the Porsche Club’s private function, with the vines and hills a serene end to the day. Congratulations and thanks to Simon and Natalie for their thoughtful organisation of this run. Wednesday 25th October Story by Calysta Morgan Photos by Natalie Griss & Simon Murray

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Boxster & Cayman Register Run to Dixons Creek 5th November 2023 Story by: Diane Grigg Photos by: Mark Jasper

n a beautiful Sunday morning an enthusiastic group of PCV members rendezvoused at McDonald’s Diamond Creek at 9.30am. The 20 or so Porsches were sparkling in the sunshine as club members, new and old, introduced themselves, chatted and shared stories and statistics about their cars. Paul Sbrissa gave us an informative briefing and outline of how the day would progress. There was a warning of the location of potholes and a reminder to watch out for cyclists and then we eagerly headed off. Because of the traffic exiting the McDonalds carpark the group was separated. For the first part of the run, we were second in a group of 3 and didn’t see many others until we nearly reached our morning tea stop. This made me (the navigator) concentrate more on the map in case we lost sight of

anyone and I had to actually give directions! The route was fairly straight forward and I don’t think even I could have taken a wrong turn. The drive was very scenic and varied. We headed north towards Kinglake through gentle winding bends and farmland passing through Wattle Glen and St Andrews. There was a windy section just before we reached Flowerdale which was a lot of fun and it was good that there was not a lot of traffic around. We turned right at Flowerdale onto the Whittlesea-Yea Rd which took us to Yea, our morning tea destination. We had plenty of time to have a walk and coffee at Yea, a beautiful town which is always buzzing. It was a lovely sight to see all the Porsches parked along the tree lined main street.

The second part of the run took us south along the Melba Hwy. We turned left onto the Healesville-Kinglake Rd which took us through Toolangi. This section to Healesville was my favourite part of the drive. There was no traffic, the road had lovely bends, the forest looked fabulous, the sun was shining and lunch was beckoning! We very quickly arrived at our lunch destination, Divino Ristorante at Mandala Wines. The 2-course lunch was excellent as was the wine and conversation. Before we knew it, nearly 2 hours had passed and it was time to leave. Many thanks to Paul and Carlo for organizing a great day.

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Torque Tube Register Run to Cannibal Creek Vineyards 24th September 2023 Story by Jon Tiktin Photos by Jon Tiktin, Owen Wlson, Angelo Monteleone, Wayne Williamson

he Torque Tube register was treated to a spectacular spring day* for our outing around the Dandenong Ranges and Bunyip State Park, finishing at the Cannibal Creek Vineyards for our late September social run. (*A note to all other register captains. The day’s fantastic weather was apparently organised by Jean, I don’t know if he works for BOM or some higher office, but it’s a fantastic service he offers.) On the days leading up to my first run as a full blown captain I was surprisingly nervous. Would people turn up? Would the weather behave? Would the roads be both scenic and interesting? Arriving 10 minutes early at the allotted car park to find no other attendees yet, good I’ve not left anybody waiting, I was early and there was a wide arrival window. As the minutes ticked by, I started wondering if I had specified the right place, then Owen turned up in his 968 RS but where was everyone else? Organising to meet at a large shopping centre meant that there were plenty of car parks to assemble in and it appeared that other pockets of P cars had formed in separate corners. We soon amalgamated and the first show and tell session started. It was great to see a good torque tube contingent. Assembling everyone for the run briefing showed the peril of lack of planning, a disjointed briefing ensued but hopefully the core theme of “avoid the bumps and be nice to others” got across. Sorry to any new members or run newbies that I should have welcomed, it was great to see you all and if you’re reading this, welcome. As a first-time organiser of a run, it’s a special moment to send everyone off to their cars to start the day, then watch a line of participants head off in completely the opposite direction than was planned. Thanks for the “better” route Google maps. A few extra sets of lights broke the procession up a bit, but we were underway. Part 1 of the run was through the Dandenong Ranges. Puffing Billy didn’t show itself as we passed by the tracks but the dappled sunlight flowing down through the new spring greenery made for a beautiful drive. Speed limits and traffic kept things slow, who would’ve thought that others would be out touring the scenic roads on a beautiful day! Onto our coffee stop at Yarra Junction, past the suggested car park where a community market had popped up, we parked at the oval. Over the road to Nancy’s for caffeine and chat, one new participant noted that the male contingent’s topics included cars and

more cars, whereas the other half of the population covered all the other subjects. Back on the road and heading towards Noojee for part 2 resulted in a slow start for me, first a missing phone (under the seat), police presence (no catching up possible) and camper vans (sub speed limit speeds) meant we had our own individual run with the rest of the group some minutes ahead. It was a chance for my driver for the day to give her new car its first proper outing, apparently a 944 is very different from an Audi A3. There is a tradition on Torque Tube runs to engage in a little extra curricular exploring. So, despite planning and knowing the route like the back of my hand, I made sure to instruct my chauffeur to take a wrong turn, therefore preserving that important tradition. The crescendo to any successful social run is good food. Cannibal Creek Vineyards provided the goods in that aspect. Starting with a charcuterie board and wine tasting downstairs, some history of the vineyard and notes regarding the wines we were tasting were provided by our hosts. The grape varieties both paralleled Bordeaux in those that thrive but the wines differed because of the cold climate imparting distinguishing characteristics. After tasting some fantastic wines, it was upstairs to the main restaurant and onto some great conversation whilst consuming the savoury share plates. Ox cheeks, gnocchi (brave move with the Italian contingent in the group), patatas bravas, and green salad all finished off with a sweet treat for those who still had room. Many thanks to Asha for driving me around today, welcome to the club and new ways to spend your hard earned cash. Thanks to Kirstin, David and Kim at Cannibal Creek for looking after us so well and thanks to everyone who came along, and both alleviated my fears and provided the all-important social element. Hope to see you all at the next one.

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993 & 964 Register Run to Dominique Portet Winery

The gathering…… The lazy Sunday morning sun, bathed the McDonald’s car park in Tecoma, where an eclectic mix of Porsches had gathered. Among the Carreras, Caymans and Macans stood a regal 928 and a classic 944, each a testament to the enduring allure of Porsche engineering. After the briefing….. As the engines purred in unison, the convoy wound its way through the picturesque roads of Belgrave, creating a spectacle, turning heads and children pointing at the cars with glee. Snaking into smaller groups. Some adventurous souls opted for a detour, charting a path through Monbulk and Yarra Junction, rejoining the main group at the Three Sugars cafe in Warburton.

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The second leg…… After a brief respite and animated discussions over steaming cups of coffee, the journey continued. The road ahead promised excitement, with twists and turns that demanded every ounce of a driver’s skill. Reefton spur unfurled before them, a serpentine ribbon of asphalt that saw the German machines dance between second and third gears, brakes singing in harmony with downshifts. This stretch of Victoria’s countryside is hailed as one of the finest driving experiences, a thrilling challenge for those behind the wheel. Brief frustrations arose when a lone motorcyclist played the role of unwitting pacesetter for a spell, with a convoy of Porsches trailing behind. But wisdom prevailed, leading the convoy into the third leg through the captivating black spur. Ferns, in abundance,

lined the route, painting the landscape with their lush greenery. It was a spectacle that enhanced the already special experience. Finally, the procession arrived at the Dominique Portet winery in Coldstream, a sanctuary of vinicultural tradition. The group was met with warm hospitality and treated to a guided tour, a glimpse into the meticulous art of French winemaking.

It was a day to remember, a testament to the meticulous planning and dedication of the event organizers, Leon Christodulaki and Roger Vella. The 993/964 register spring run to Dominique Portet winery would be etched into the memories of every participant as a resounding success, a symphony of engines, winding roads, and shared experiences.

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was the itch that had to be scratched. A desire to curate Porsche sports cars in a perfect setting burned deep inside Creative Director and PCV member, Brendan Keenan. An ‘out loud’ declaration to do something about it, followed by a year of planning, delivered us ArtNeun on Sunday 12 November 2023. Keenan literally drove the streets of Melbourne hunting for the right location. He had a very clear vision of what the environment needed to look like. Just as soon as he thought he’d found the right venue an issue would emerge. HAZMAT, asbestos, tenant access and even the inability of people to not grasp the concept were some of the reasons for the location search having to continue. In the meantime he was building a list of potential cars to be featured. Owners were happy to be involved, although they weren’t completely sure of what they were saying yes to.

One Thursday morning in late March, Keenan’s car turned left into Network Drive in Port Melbourne. Almost immediately the creative opportunities started to appear in front of him. Continuing further down the lane to the cross-road intersection. He was now compelled to get out of his car, walk the site and take a few reference pictures. This would be the location for ArtNeun in 2023. Early mapping that suggested 45 vehicles could 'fit’ was later increased to 54. “Calling owners and inviting them to be apart of ArtNeun was really a special moment. They were happy, and I was buzzing as I knew what sort of a treat they were in for. Not one of them asked who else was invited, so they were guaranteed to be as surprised as anyone on the day” said Keenan. Further, drivers and the public only had the location revealed to them in the days before the event. So the anticipation around ‘what is ArtNeun’ was genuine. The process for exact placement of vehicles, which can be viewed at artneun.com.au, took nearly a day to develop. The activity of selecting a car, type and colour to match the background was very deliberate.

so the potential for maximum visual impact was high. Keenan added, “I could see photographic opportunities everywhere, but ultimately I was just adding coloured paint to the palette. Everyone with a camera was about to be come the artist, and I was really excited for them” Artneun was always intended to be all embracing. Air, Water, Everything it says on the website and we got that in spades with front, mid and rear mounted engine types. This was a very colourful celebration of the entire sports car marque. And didn’t everyone just love it. Everywhere you looked you saw Porsches and smiling faces. With a couple of timely mentions in the PCV newsletter and ample representation from it’s members, it was a total success with over 1000 visitors. This inaugural exhibition has become an instant ‘must-attend’ annual event. Keenan has big plans and is very happy with the ‘test’ event. The location will always be within a 30 minute drive of the Melbourne CBD. We already know the 2024 date is 10 November, it’s just a matter of location, setting and sports cars. Over to you ArtNeun to delight us again next year.

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Tyson Brett Helmers Peter Fitzgerald 1986 Ann Tyson Andrew Smith Matthew Stoupas 1987 Ann Tyson James Moyle Rex Broadbent 1988 Ann Tyson Mark Chrzanowski 1989 Brenda Moore Club Champions Aaron Ireland 1990 Jill Willis Ben Faggetter 1991 Suzy Versluys 1976 Bruce Harris 1992 Ava Balodis 1977 Bruce Harris Presidents 1993 Ava Balodis 1978 Kevin Jarman 1994 Delyce England 1979 Bruce Harris 1975 Michael Stillwell 1995 Aranka Figge 1980 Bruce Harris 1976 Michael Stillwell 1996 Aranka Figge 1981 Graham Stockley 1977 Roger James Aranka Figge Stephen White 1997 1978 Ken Foo 1998 Aranka Young 1982 Graham Stockley 1979 Kerry Reynolds 1999 April Houghton 1983 Bruce Harris 1980 John Benson 2000 April Houghton 1984 Ric Hallgren 1981 John Benson 2001 Jill Willis 1985 Peter White 1982 Graeme Redman 2002 Aranka Young 1986 Dennis O'Keefe 1983 Graeme Redman Aranka Young 1987 Ed Aitken 2003 1984 John King Aranka Young 1988 Ken Price 2004 1985 John King 2005 Aranka Young 1989 Rex Broadbent 1986 John King 2006 Aranka Young 1990 Danny Loypur 1987 John King 2007 Aranka Young 1991 Bruce Harris 1988 Michael Browning 2015 Melanie Treloar 1992 Ojars Balodis 1989 Graham Stockley Melanie Treloar 1993 Ed Aitken 2016 1990 Graham Stockley 2017 Sally-Anne Hains 1994 Richard Eldridge 1991 Graham Stockley 1995 Matthew Harris 1992 Graham Stockley Paul Stuart 1993 John King 1996 Darvall Club Member of the Year 1997 Bruce Young 1994 Adrian Evans 1998 Michael Herrod 1995 Adrian Evans 1980 Ian Nadenbousch 1999 Sven Burchartz 1996 Cris Camamile 1981 Max Errington 2000 Theo Mihelakos 1997 Cris Camamile 1982 Graeme Andrews 2001 Theo Mihelakos 1998 Paul Stuart 1983 Dianna Foo 2002 Theo Mihelakos & Ian Jenkins 1999 Paul Stuart 1984 Daryl Louey 2003 Sven Burchartz & Mark Chrzanowski 2000 Greg Cook 1985 Barbara Clearihan Matthew Stoupas 2001 Greg Cook 2004 1986 Graham Stockley 2005 Mark Chrzanowski 2002 Noela Semmens 1987 (No award) 2006 Simon Baxter & Mark Chrzanowski 2003 Ian Knight 1988 (No award) 2007 Mark Chrzanowski & Matthew Stoupas 2004 Ian Knight 1989 Egidia Woodhouse 2008 Matthew Stoupas 2005 Michael Chapman 1990 Paul Mauger 2009 Matthew Stoupas & Andrew Barlow 2006 Michael Chapman 1991 Bev Madin 2010 Bob Hawker 2007 Jeff Thomas 1992 Elspeth Froude 2011 Aaron Ireland 2008 Jeff Thomas 1993 Raymond Poon 2012 Aaron Ireland 2009 Ian Jenkins 1994 Alex Robertson 2013 Rick Moscati 2010 Ian Jenkins 1995 Beth Harris 2014 Ben Faggetter 2011 Keith Ryding 1996 Selwyn Hall & Ray Poon 2015 Aaron Ireland 2012 Will Darvall 1997 George Cairns 2016 Nick Karnaros 2013 Peter Harrison 1998 Danny Jonas 2017 Nick Karnaros 2014 Peter Harrison 1999 Tim Wadsworth 2018 Jamie Lovett 2015 Andrew Bonwick 2000 Jeff Thomas 2019 Andrew Hall 2016 Andrew Bonwick 2001 (No award) 2021 Stefan Wojciechowski 2017 Michael O’Brien 2002 Duane Rodgers 2022 Daniel Reynolds 2018 Michael O’Brien 2003 Marnie Gorman 2019 Tony Carolan 2023 Richard Thompson 2004 James Caldow 2020 Tony Carolan 2005 Annie Mould & Alf Carrigan Outright Award, Inc Don Tryhorn 2021 Tony Carolan 2006 Janet Conheady & William Darvall Memorial Award from 2008 2022 Mark Horton Andrews 2007 John Baker 2023 Mark Horton Andrews 2008 Peter Witt 1984 Bruce Harris 2009 Felix Rieniets 1985 Don Tryhorn 2010 Peter Cromie & Clair Cromie 1986 Graham Stockley Tony Jones Memorial Award 2011 Robin Humphries 1987 Graham Stockley (Most Consistent In All Events) 2012 Grant Stephenson 1988 Graham Stockley 2013 Michael Bailey 1989 Graham Stockley 1979 Russell Sturzaker 2014 Ken Anson & Harriet Anson 1990 Rex Broadbent 1980 Russell Sturzaker 2015 Rowan Burnett 1991 Graham Stockley 1981 Graham Stockley 2016 Simon Dunn 1992 Paul Sadler 1982 Paul Mauger 2017 Peter Harrison 1993 Danny Loypur 1983 Dennis O’Keefe 2018 Geoffrey Mould 1994 Peter White 1984 Ric Hallgren 2019 Russell Sturzaker 1995 Graeme Hitchell Gordon Johnstone Tony Jones Memorial Award 1996 Danny Loypur 2022 Linley Baxter (Rookie of the Year) 1997 Danny Loypur 2023 Richard Catchlove 1998 Matthew Stoupas 1985 Dennis Bath Kon Gogos 1999 John Woodward 1986 Ed Aitken 2000 Greg Muller 1987 Don Watson 2001 Greg Muller 1988 Cliff Geis 2002 Theo Mihelakos 1989 Matthew Harris 2003 Greg Muller 1990 David Casey 2004 Jon Trende 1991 Allan Barbour 2005 Lyle Potgieter

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