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DONINGTON HISTORIC FESTIVAL How to book your half price club tickets for the weekend

DRAGON PIE Chris Wickers on his 996, a car he waited 25 years for

AMERICA VS PORSCHE Martin Broadribb looks into Porsche’s US motorsport troubles

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All Torque 128 Apr/May 2018 I will start this month by saying

thank you to everyone that attended the AGM at the Transport Museum in Coventry. A few hardy souls came in their P-cars and parked in front of the museum, which was covered in snow.

Watching Ian Jones trying to park his newly acquired Cayman R provided a little bit of entertainment for those sat in the coffee shop waiting for the museum to open. This is the first time that the deadline for my ramble and the AGM are on the same day, which is the perfect opportunity for me to share the highlights from a very positive and enjoyable meeting.

Enthusiasm for the club was evident and it was really nice to see everyone contributing to the discussions. We spent a large part of the session discussing how we communicate to the wider Porsche community and how the club can best support the regions. It is clear that the regions with a varied events calendar, that use all of the media channels to let people know what is happening, have had the biggest increase in member numbers. That is a great reward for all the effort that is being put in. Not all regions are seeing member growth and we will be supporting those regions over the next few months.

I would like to welcome Paul Ffelan to the Committee as Media Director. Paul has a strong tech background and will help support the website upgrade and manage our online content. Lindsay Brown will be managing our Valuation Service, taking over from Gina Purcell who did an excellent job, thank you.

Paul Bird presented the accounts, 2017 delivered a modest surplus improving the cash at bank. Financially we are in excellent shape, the base was reset after the additional costs of a managed membership system and paying more dividend out to the regions. In light of the above, I am pleased to report that membership fees will remain unchanged until the next review in 2019. Paul also took us through the new Data Protection laws, not a sexy subject but we now know what we have to do to be compliant.

The magazine is our greatest expense at £19,000. Everyone agreed that the magazine was excellent and that we must continue to produce it. It was suggested that we should make the news section more enticing by using photographs to accompany the text. I explained that advertising revenue is down – I do not push it too much so that we have plenty of space for content. Increasing the pages beyond 40 increases postage costs significantly. Ironically this issue is a little thin, due to a lack of articles.

The next issue will be our 25th Anniversary Edition and we need your help to make it special. It would be great to hear from members that have had Porsches for over 25 years – most marriages do not last that long! There must be some tales to tell …

If you would like an electronic copy of the minutes from the AGM please send a note to cluboffice@tipec.net and I will forward a copy on.

The car show season is almost upon us.

It should not be underestimated the positive impact that our displays have on promoting the Club. I am sure many of you will have had a conversation with people saying that they had never heard of us before. Please support your local car shows, we estimate that around 25% of members join after first encountering our club at one.

With Spring just around the corner (it does not feel like it as I type this) we start to think about taking the covers off our pride and joys. Do not forget that there are a number of detailing specialists on the discounts page of the magazine. Not only do they sell a range of products, they will gladly take your call and answer any questions about the right products or methods to deal with a specific problem.

If you are still using a yellow sponge and washing up liquid, you need to change your cleaning regime.

We have a great club and it’s all down to you, our members. Thank you.

Sean

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News & updates Northern-ish Gathering 2018 April 15th (Sunday) Hoping to build upon the success of the first Northern-ish Gathering in 2017, club members from the North West are making plans for their next big inter-region gettogether.

Designed to be a season-opening break fast meet, the second Nor ther n-ish G ather ing will take place on Sunday April 15th at The Wellington Public House, Wetherby Road, Leeds, LS17 8LZ. Last year saw 54 Porsche cars take part and the organisers are hoping to equal or exceed that number this year.

There are also plans for a gentle country drive in the afternoon for those who don’t have to rush off.

Keep looking out for detailed updates from your local Regional Organiser as April approaches!

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The new 911 GT3 RS Porsche are raising the performance bar, again A new GT3 RS is always cause for celebration.

As Porsche’s most track-focused 911, it sits at the top of the model range.

This latest iteration was launched at the Geneva Motor Show on March 6th, after being teased to the motoring press in Finland, driven on ice

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As ever, the RS is tauter and more precise than the current GT3. Elastokinematic bearings on the suspension arms are replaced by ball joints and the rear axle has been recalibrated. The cost-free optional Clubsport Package adds a roll cage, fire extinguisher and six-point harness, as well as allowance for a battery disconnect switch.

Everything you need to feel like a race driver.

The Weissach Package replaces many parts with carbon fibre and offers magnesium wheels, bringing the weight down to 1,430kg.

The star of the show is the car’s four litre naturally aspirated flat six, but the wide body and traditionally huge fixed wing command their share of attention too.

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25th Anniversary Picnic at Simply Porsche 2018 June 2nd (Saturday)

Silverstone Classic 2018 July 20th–22nd (Friday–Sunday) The Silverstone Classic is one of the main events of the year for TIPEC, and our Chairman Sean’s personal favourite.

It’s a weekend of spectacular historic motor racing on one of the world’s greatest circuits and you can really get up close and personal with the machinery and the drivers.

We have booked a private area in the New Forest to host a picnic for those that are making a weekend of it and attending Simply Porsche at Beaulieu on Sunday.

Come along on the Saturday and join us in celebrating 25 years of The Independent Porsche Enthusiasts Club.

Club shop Polo shirts There are a variety of colours available in men’s or ladies’ cuts to match or clash with your car, from Guards Red to Speed Yellow and a few that weren’t on Porsche’s colour charts too. Option of black or white embroidered logos. In addition to the polo shirts we have fleeces and baseball caps, especially for our follically-challenged Boxster owners.

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As well as the qualifying on Friday and the racing Saturday/Sunday, attendees get free access to the paddocks and grandstands,

It’s a big weekend whether you’re displaying your car with the group from TIPEC or just attending as a spec tator, and we can’t recommend it highly enough.

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Submissions for the magazine are always very welcome – All Torque is your magazine and we rely on your articles, reports and photographs to keep it full of varied, interesting, Porscherelated stuff.

You can use the TIPEC website to register or renew your club membership, advertise cars and parts for free, view old issues of All Torque, and keep up with events.

We have room for 100 cars. To book a space please send an email titled ‘Porsche Picnic’ to cluboffice@tipec.net We will provide ice to cool drinks and there will be plenty of cake to celebrate our anniversary. There will also be live jazz music to give it that garden party atmosphere

Membership management Contacts for member queries We have a dedicated membership management agent.

The contact details for and TIPEC membership renewals, changes of address, queries, etc. are detailed below. Please make sure you mention that you are contacting them about TIPEC, as they deal with multiple car clubs: 01787 249 295 membership@tipec.lpl-uk.com TIPEC Membership Arbons House, 47 Water Street, Lavenham CO10 9RN www.tipec.net Go to the membership renewals tab. Password: tipecmember

Anyone can contribute – we only ask that it is all your own work (both writing and photography).

Email tony@typescape.com We really do appreciate the effort made by our club members and contributors, and value every individual submission.

At the top-left of the homepage, you will find a link to TIPEC’s online discussion forum. This is the place to trade banter with fellow club members on a day-to-day basis, ask questions and share knowledge with your fellow TIPEC members, up and down the UK (and worldwide!)

The next issue will be TIPEC’s 25th anniversary edition, and we need your help! Please share your last 25 years with Porsche or the club, as well as your latest adventures!

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DONINGTON HISTORIC FESTIVAL 2018 May 4–6th (Friday–Sunday) Save 50% on your club tickets by booking online Donington Historic Festival is firmly established as a major fixture on the international historic racing calendar, attracting many thousands of spectators, hundreds of world-class historic racing cars and huge numbers of classic car club displays, including TIPEC. As well as watching iconic machines from all eras fighting it out on track, you can wander round the race paddocks, getting up close to the cars and stars. Donington is a particularly great event for photographers, with good access all round. There are always plenty of off-track attractions and TIPEC will be attending in force as usual.

By following the instructions here to book online, you can save 50% on your tickets. We always put on a strong display at Donington and expect 2018 to continue that tradition.

Club tickets are half price, can only be booked online, and must be booked by 5pm on April 20th (Friday).

Our TIPEC booking link is https://shop.msv.com/ DisplayCar/Register/DP-18-Historic?club=112 You will need to log in to your existing MSV account, or create a new one.

Book your Display Vehicle Pass, which includes entry for yourself as driver and your infield parking pass. You can then also book additional Passenger Tickets if required.

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With warmer weather on the horizon, the events season will soon be flat out.

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ClassicLine Insur ance have partnered with TIPEC for a few years now and we have tailored our club insurance to have all the features and benefits that appeal to Porsche owners. Our schemes accommodate every model, whether you own an original 356, a Le Mans style classic 917, a stylish 928 or 944, a mid-engine Boxster or a brand new 911 or a rare Carrera GT; we love them all. We can even offer cover for your daily car too!

Ian Fray, managing director at ClassicLine Insurance, said: “As 2018 gets into top gear, ClassicLine is once again delighted to be able to provide reduced premiums and increased benefits to TIPEC’s members insurance.

We hope everyone has a fantastic season and look forward to helping as many members as possible.”

If you are running your car at the TIPEC annual Sprint Day at Curborough on the 13th June, C l a s s i c L i n e I n s ur a n c e c a n offer upgraded cover for TIPEC members who insure their Porsche with us. You will need to contact the ClassicLine team at least two days before the action starts in time for an insurance schedule to be issued and for the team to explain what the track cover involves.

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ClassicLine Plus also offers home insurance as well as insurance for your motorhome, giving you peace of mind whilst you are enjoying the season.

Ian added: “ClassicLine Plus is an extension to our car cover, so whether you’re planning the trip of a lifetime or simply need specialist insurance for your home, we will have a policy to suit.”

For further information on the benefits for TIPEC members with ClassicLine Insurance call us on 01455 639 000 or visit www.classiclineinsurance.co.uk/ classic-car-clubs/tipec. For details on travel, home and motorhome insurance with ClassicLine Plus visit www.classiclineinsurance. co.uk/classicline-plus.

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Chris Wickers fell head over heels for Porsches quarter of a century ago, and finally has one to call his own.

Author & Photographer Chris Wickers

Some 25 years ago I was invited, as a dealer, to

the launch of B&O’s new AV9000 system at the Belfry, joined

by Porsche UK with test drives available. There were too many people there to view/drive and both activities were raffled. My ticket wasn’t chosen to see the new system (the key reason for going), and I thought well at least I can drive the Porsche. I failed there too – what a wasted day. However, determination got the better of me, and seeing the lunchtime line-up of Porsches with the white 928 at the front I pleaded with the Porsche UK Sales Manager to take me out. The rest is history – this was a life changing moment when it came to cars, and ever since that day I have wanted one. I often wonder how Porsche did out of the day and whether they sold any cars? Well they did sell at least one, but not until 25 years later.

In my early 20s, on taking out a critical illness policy, there was a query as to why, and why the sum chosen, as I was single with no dependents. The salesman was somewhat shocked when I explained that if I contracted a critical illness I needed enough to buy a 911! The family too never escaped.

It’s customary to discuss religion, politics, children, etc with the future wife … I did all this and added I wanted to have a Porsche one day. It didn’t stop there – my mother suffered my love of Porsche too. With her being disabled we spoke/ met pretty much every day, and often twice a day. ‘Hi Mum how are you?’ often got her stock response of, ‘I am fine the Porsche will have to wait’. This really shocked anyone who was listening; with her explaining that she knew as soon as she had gone I would buy a Porsche – something she clearly approved of.

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Last August, the ’phone wasn’t answered when I called, a neighbour was on scene in less than a minute and paramedics less than two minutes later. A blue light dash to Broomfield, emergency blue light transfer to Queens Neuro department at 2am, and an emergency operation were all in vain. (We all knock the NHS but at this time they were beyond perfect, with the only gripe being hard chairs in the waiting room!)

In December my Mother’s house was sold.

It was an emotional time seeing the family home go.

I decided some ‘retail therapy’ was needed and found two local Porsches to go and view – one in Southend, and one near Lavenham. The one in Southend was stunning until a close inspection revealed the poor modifications done to it, and a full service history at a back street garage with a five year gap.

Time to go to Lavenham.

It was a blue Carrera 4, right spec, right price, and right condition – the first impressions of Pie Performance were not what I expected. It is not your glossy, high profile, swish glass fronted Mayfair showroom (who incidentally I bought a Polo shirt from and their customer service is first class), however what it exudes from every nook and cranny is a passion for Porsche, from engines stripped down to the last nut and bolt to the cars for sale. There is something special about a business when it is apparent the staff don’t just work there, they are actually part of it and live and breathe Porsche.

On dealing with Chris, Ash and Jason, it was clear that if I chopped their hands off there was Pie/Porsche blood running through their veins.

It has been such a proud feeling exhibiting at the Sunday morning events at the Warren. The fact that it is a 14 year old car pays testament to Porsche’s build quality, and I just can’t help grinning every time she starts up. The plate is my parent’s initials – it seemed appropriate given it was their hard-earned money which paid for the car.

It has the Bose sound system, which is still outstanding, and certainly gives the Bang and Olufsen I sold years ago a run for its money. The grip on the road, the handling, and of course the thump in the back acceleration have all added to the enjoyment, although it is also perfectly happy being driven gently around town, and I can now understand people’s comments that they can easily be used as daily cars.

Having always bought second hand cars, colour has never been top of the list, however the blue and tan just didn’t do it for me, and I really wanted the wider back. I knew they had a silver Carrera 2 (which I had discounted as the spoiler in the picture looked massive and out of place) which was under a cover as it was waiting an engine rebuild. The cover came off, the factory fit spoiler didn’t look wrong (cameras do lie), and at that point I decided it was mine. I wanted it. The condition was fantastic, really fantastic and it just looked right.

MY DAUGHTER LUCY HAS WORKED OUT THAT IF SHE ASKS FOR A LIFT ALONG THE LINES OF ‘DAD CAN YOU TAKE ME TO XYZ IN THE PORSCHE?’ IT NORMALLY WORKS!

What didn’t seem right was buying a car I had discounted previously, and one I couldn’t drive, just because the first wasn’t for me. Jason agreed, and suggested I think about it – The only car salesman who hasn’t tried to close the sale there and then. Must be a first, surely? Driving back, the plan was to think about it overnight and call the next day, but all I could think of was what I would do if it was sold. I only got two miles down the road, when I phoned and left a deposit. Buyer’s remorse often sets in with car purchases but not this one, aside from a little bit when seeing the car totally (and I mean totally) in pieces wondering if it will ever go back together properly.

The 911 has been the highlight of the last six months, and has bought a massive amount of pleasure not only to me, but to my closest friend whom I have also insured on it.

One of the considerations over the past 25 years whilst dreaming of owning a Porsche has always been as to whether to get manual or automatic. Mine is Tiptronic and I am really pleased with the choice, and the fact that I can drive it as a manual should I so wish – the flexibility makes the drive that much more pleasant. The intention was only ever to use it at the weekend, however I now look for every opportunity to take it out, and my daughter Lucy has worked out that if she asks for her lift along the lines of ‘Dad can you take me to XYZ in the Porsche’ it normally works! I could insure her on it now that she has passed her test but at £15,995 – perhaps not?

My insurance (had to get another policy as I have a daily car) comes in at £599 – there is some advantage to being 50! The MPG ranges from 32 to 17 depending on driving style, but if driving normally with a bit of fun then around 22, with standard road fund tax due to age. Servicing is offered on a fixed price basis and in many cases, is less than my Volvo.

To date over the last six months the only expenditure (apart from polish etc) has been to have the headlights refurbed at Chaplane in Colchester – they look like new now.

Car Clubs have been a massive part of my life for the last 29 years, and I am currently Vice Chairman of the Volvo Owners Club (if anyone wants advice on Volvo 480s please let me know – you have to love them as the phrase ‘trouble free motoring’ has been removed from their dictionary) – so it is only natural that I would contact and glean as much advice from TIPEC as possible – thanks guys! It really is very much appreciated.

I was never in the position to buy a new Porsche, and as such running costs, what to look out for, etc were and are all very significant concerns. The reassurance was very welcome.

So as everyone told me – do your research, buy on condition, and buy from somewhere reputable.

I would (like the vast majority of people) give up everything I own and more to have my mother back, but that is not an option – hence the Porsche. Finally, I must explain the title – my mother was always nick named the ‘Dragon’ (unfairly as she was a very kind person – however she found it funny and perpetuated it) and therefore ‘Dragon Pie’ seemed an appropriate title as without the Dragon’s legacy, and without Pie Performance I would not be proudly owning my Carrera …

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AMERICA VS PORSCHE Top left: 1994 Andial/Porsche endurance car in later (and highly successful) LMP1 98 form.

Top right: 1980 Interscope IP-1 Indy car. Its engine went on to power a Le Mans winner.

Far right: The engine of the 2708 that was subsequently used in a number of March chassis.

Every country looks to protect its own interests,

but some are more proactive in doing so than others. America has always had a tendency to be that way inclined and under its present administration it is probably more anti-outsider than at any time since the war of independence – and that finished in 1783!

This attitude has sometimes percolated down to the level of sport and I can think of at least four occasions when the ostensibly level playing field of motor racing has been significantly tilted to produce a home advantage against Porsche.

America is a big Porsche market today and has been important ever since Max Hoffman, the New York importer of interesting European cars, began to market the products of the company as surprisingly early as 1950. Post-war in America imported sports cars were a very popular choice in competition and Porsches quickly joined those ranks. It was at Hoffman’s instigation that the racing-oriented 356 Speedster was born and Porsches were exponents of ‘win on Sunday, sell on Monday’ before the phrase was invented.

The Canadian-American Challenge Cup (universally known as Can-Am) was a series that began in 1966 and catered for racing sports cars of Group 7 type but with few restrictions, even engine capacity being unlimited. It was a big hit with spectators who not only loved the fast and noisy machines but also the many big names of the day that drove them, not just Americans but others too. Porsche first became officially

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involved at the behest of its works 917 driver Jo Siffert in 1969 and although already heavily committed to their own projects the works created the 917PA (for Porsche-Audi, by then the US importer) for Siffert to use in the series. While outclassed by the established opposition he finished fourth overall in the championship and from little acorns …

Although Porsche had a very successful year internationally in the World Endurance Championship in 1971 (seven wins from nine starts), for 1972 a three litre formula was to be introduced. With years of development time and money invested in the 4.5L and 5.0L 917 Porsche took the decision not only to also use the car in the Can-Am series in 1971 but to develop a specific variant, the 917/10. During the course of the year the model (which had become turbocharged that July) came to the attention of US entrant Roger Penske and his driver Mark Donohue and a plan was hatched for a Penske-run factory backed team to contest the series, in much the same way that the JW-Gulf team had done so successfully on behalf of the factory in Europe.

This proved to be a very worthwhile partnership, with the 917/10 taking the championship in 1972 (six wins from nine races) and the 917/30 version victorious in 1973 (eight out of eight!) These were the only championships taken by a non-Chevrolet-engined car during the original 1966–74 series, but for 1974 the rules were changed in respect of fuel consumption, allegedly to promote ‘equality’ although that had not been an issue when the McLaren-Chevrolets

Porsche has fallen foul of regulation changes in US motorsport time and time again. Martin Broadribb questions whether American protectionism is to blame.

Author Martin Broadribb / Photography Ted Walker Arhive & Martin Broadribb

had previously won the series five years running! Porsche considered their options but decided to withdraw, the fact that they could not easily meet the 3mpg now required giving some idea as to just how thirsty their 12-cylinder turbos were.

The new rules also contradicted a provisional agreement that had been made between Porsche and the organisers, so the message was clear.

In some ways though Porsche had the last laugh. In 1975 using a specially prepared Penske 917/30 Donohue broke the record for the fastest speed achieved on a closed racing circuit at over 221mph, smashing the figure recorded by the American pairing of A J Foyt and a Coyote-Ford Indy car.

However, Porsche was soon to fall foul of the US regulationchangers again.

Porsche had not had much luck in its previous singleseater ventures, three years in GP racing netting just one Championship race win. In 1977 they began to look seriously at a very different type of open-wheel formula, competing in the Indianapolis 500, although even before any concrete plans had been laid the Americans began reacting defensively.

Perhaps the memory of their recent all-conquering Can-Am campaign was responsible for this. With an important market in North America, a win at Indy would provide invaluable publicity and the decision was made to build a specific engine to do the job. The Interscope team, run by Porsche 935 racer and businessman Ted Field and also successful in Indycar racing, were chosen as a chassis partner.

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Right: The final MarchPorsche, the 90P. It was a case of too little, too late.

Below right: The other 1990 March 90P CART team car. After a sponsorship deal fell through Porsche advertised in the Wall Street Journal for a backer and Fosters came on board

The engine was initially fitted into a modified (and aged) Parnelli chassis in 1979 for testing to be carried out prior to the projected 1980 Interscope IP-1 being produced. However, throughout the development period the US rule-makers were wrangling over the amount of boost pressure that the Porsche engine would be allowed and this continued until the engine was installed in the new Interscope chassis in mid1980. Despite pressing for the designed boost pressure to be allowed the Americans were adamant that a much lower figure would be the limit and as this translated into a loss of 25bhp and 10mph the project was reluctantly curtailed. The only bright spot in this saga was that a version of the new engine was adapted and married to the 1970s 936 (brought out of the Porsche Museum collection!) in a last-minute plan to attempt overall victory at Le Mans in 1981 – but that’s another (successful) story.

Given their experiences so far you might be forgiven for thinking that a further American-specific venture might have been looked upon as less than desirable by Stuttgart, but the US was still their largest market and one where domestic racing publicity would certainly not go amiss. Thus it was that in mid-1985 Porsche began to design another single-seater as a CART (Championship Auto Racing Teams) contender. This time they would be responsible for the engine and chassis, although it was over two years later that the complete car – type 2078 – first turned a wheel. The car began racing with far too short a development period and the decision was soon made to fit the power unit into an established

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Top left: 1973 917/30 Can-Am car. By this point the flat-12 was producing 1,100bhp!

Top right: The 1987 2708 CART car. In an effort to leapfrog the very necessary development schedule it was replaced by a March chassis.

March 88C chassis in a ef for t to shor t-cut a way to competitiveness and results.

While the March proved to be of more use than the factorydesigned car it became apparent that using the equally popular Lola chassis would have been a better bet, but the die was cast and for 1989 March designed a specific chassis for the Porsche engine, the 89P. This gave Porsche its sole CART victory and in a way that must have reminded the company of its previous F1 experience. Following a natural path of development, for 1990 March created another Porschespecific chassis, the 90P, which took advantage of a new rule that allowed an all carbon-fiber monocoque, only for the rulemakers (in this case a confederation made up of the racing teams) to postpone the rule change for another season. With this decision being made in early 1990 March were left with far too short a time frame to come up with a new and competitive design and this left the cars struggling during 1990, Porsches best plans having once again been destroyed by outside (and quite likely deliberate) intervention.

They say that lightening does not strike twice, but in 1995 it struck one of Porsches American racing projects for a fourth time. In All Torque 124 I told the story of the Le mans-winning Porsche WSC95/LMP1 98 models and rather like the 1980 Indycar engine referred to above, their success at La Sarthe came out of discrimination in America.

In 1994 there began a joint project between US Porsche racing specialists Andial and the factory to build a low cost sportsracing contender for the Daytona and Sebring endurance races. Most unusually this was based on the redundant Jaguar XJR14, although with extensive modifications and the fitment of a Porsche 3.0L flat six. The first of the cars duly appeared at the pre-Daytona trials and despite being seconds slower than the opposition – as backed up by their telemetry – the team was accused of deliberately holding back. Once again, the American organisers – this time the IMSA – were very wary of the new contenders and despite the figures showing that the car was as yet uncompetitive they imposed a restriction on the engine induction and also increased the minimum weight. Apart from ensuring that the new car would remain totally uncompetitive these changes were imposed only nine days before qualifying, so once again withdrawal was the only option.

Despite all of the foregoing Porsche have enjoyed many notable successes in US racing, but for all that you cannot help but gain the impression that these might have been even greater had the regulations not been re-written to discriminate against them on so many occasions.

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Regional round up R2

Scotland

R20

South Central

R25

Cumbria

R8

Anglia & North Essex

R3

North East

R11

North London, Herts & South Essex

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Yorkshire

R12

Kent & South East London

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North West

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Thames Valley

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Cheshire & Staffs

R9

Surrey & Sussex

R6

South Yorkshire & North Notts

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Hampshire

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Peterborough

R23

Southern

R19

East Midlands

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Bristol, South West & South Wales

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Central

R15

Cornwall & Devon

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SCOTLAND

scotland@tipec.net RO Scott Francis Allan • 07790 846 990 ARO West John Davidson ARO East Russell Burton Search Facebook for ‘TIPEC Scotland’ Meetings are held first Wednesday of every month 7:30pm for an 8pm start in the 007 bar, upstairs at Bo’Ness Motor Museum, Bridgeness Road, Bo’Ness EH51 9JR. www.motor-museum.bo-ness.org.uk

April 4th (Wednesday) Club Meeting, Bo’Ness

May 13th (Sunday) Classic Car Show, Bridge of Allan

April 14th (Saturday) Angelwax Demo Day, Greenock

May 13th (Sunday) Toyo Tyres Porsche Championship, Knockhill A Porsche owners parking area has been agreed and a special rate of £7.00 for the event

April 20th–21st (Friday–Saturday) April Weekend Drive and Stay, Inverchin, Scottish Highlands April 21st (Saturday) Perthshire Classic Car Festival, Scone Place

May 20th (Sunday) Porsche in the Glen, Calderglen Country Club

May 2nd (Wednesday) Club Meeting, Bo’Ness

May 27th (Sunday) Sunday drive

The 2018 Season started with a dinner at The Railbridge Bisto, South Queensferry celebrating ‘Rabbie Burns’ and enjoying the traditional haggis, neeps and tatties. Well attended and certainly well enjoyed.

Our first meeting of the month was well attended with 30 members and six Porsches bearing the cold,dark winters night for a get-together, having a coffee and enjoying the banter. Heated discussions kept us warm and agreement to use ‘Doodle Poll’ as the platform for booking events has been well received and working well.

The visit to Peter Vardy Heritage Centre, Edinburgh saw 10 Porsches and 15+ members enjoying the hospitality whilst viewing some iconic investments. A beautiful 1973 Porsche 911T (£129,000) caught the eye as did many cars on show/for sale.

Knockhill Race Track will be hosting a series of Porsche events and have agreed to support TIPEC Scotland with some reduced price/free entry events to selected motorsport events, included in the events list below.

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Porsche at the Hill

June 3rd (Sunday) Borders Vintage Motoring Extravaganza, Lauder June 6th (Wednesday) Club Meeting, Bo’Ness June 10th (Sunday) Classic Motor Show at Errol Air Field, Perth June 17th (Sunday) Sunday drive

JEM Speed Shop, Batley

June 24th (Sunday) Moffat Classic Car Rally, Moffat

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YORKSHIRE

July 14th (Saturday) Porsche Club GB Track Day and Porsche at the Hill, Knockhill Show and shine, parade laps, trackday and more. Open from 10:30, parked by 11:30

yorkshire@tipec.net RO Chris Grayson-Pedley ARO Laurence Parkin Facebook: The Independent Porsche Enthusiasts Club Yorkshire

August 12th (Sunday) World of Supercars, Knockhill Entry is free for driver +1 to this special event

Meetings are held third Monday of every month 7:30pm at The Red Lion, Main St, Burley in Wharfedale, Ilkley LS29 7BT.

August 25th (Saturday) Dunlop British Touring Cars Qualifying Designated car park at Chicane and Clarks, £18

Yorkshire Region is back! After two successful monthly meetings in Januar y and March attended by 13 and 14 people respectively, we have now had our first proper outing for the year and it was a complete success (almost)!

September 5th (Wednesday) Porsche only Track Evening, Knockhill 6–8pm Rare opportunity to take part in a Porsche only track night, £90.00 in advance and limited to 40 cars. Email your interest to scotland@tipec.net A web link for all events will be emailed to members and more information can be found on our Regional Facebook and Club Web pages.

Please feel free to email any suggestions you have for the 2018 Season to scotland@tipec.net Regional Sponsor 2018: www.spautobahncars.com

Our second meeting was held at the Red Lion, Burley in Warfedale on February 19th. We had another good turnout and this time the lovely folk running the pub provided chicken goujons (nuggets?) as well as chips – and I’m told the food will be even better next time.

Again we discussed possible events and those the region and the club have planned. The second Northern-ish Gathering on April 15th is a major one on the horizon, but our next event was less than a week away … … Meeting at 10:30 and on time at JEM Speed Shop in Batley, around 30 Porsches from Yorkshire and North West TIPEC regions arrived and filled the street outside the motorbike showroom/diner/ retro-store/barber/bar (is there anything that they haven’t managed to squeeze into the place?) and tried to find the car park (oh dear).

Visit to Peter Vardy Heritage Centre

It turns out there had been a mix up between our event and another planned by the Ford Owners Club. Oh well, we all found a spot either on street or in another car park down the road and piled into JEM Speed Shop for some grub.

For many, me included, it was a first visit. It turns out it is an interesting place with lots to look at considering the limited space, even for those less interested in things petrol related (the kids particularly enjoying the Doctor Who-esque Police box).

£129k 911T at Peter Vardy Heritage Centre

Holme Moss car park for a photoshoot …

After brunch the regions parted ways, with around 10 cars taking part in our run out to Holmefirth, driving through the town and up the hill to Holme Moss car park. The views from up there were stunning, but although the skies

… Cold but sunny!

were clear and the sun was out, it was also freezing cold – so, after a chat and photoshoot, we drove on to the Dog and Partridge, where the fire was blazing, for a hot drink to warm us up before heading home. All in all, it was a fun and enjoyable day out, and one we can improve and build on during the year.

In further news we are currently planning a trackday at Blyton Park on June 16th. The day is run by Mazda On Track and we have been reserved 20 TIPEC places at a discounted rate.

If you are interested in taking part please email yorkshire@tipec.net and I will send you details.

April 15th (Sunday) Second Northern-ish Gathering April 16th (Monday) Club night at the Red Lion May 4–6th (Friday–Sunday) Donington Historic Festival May 16th (Wednesday) Jasmine Porschalink Open Evening 7pm, with TIPEC North West May 20th (Sunday) Porsches On The Prom, Llandudno May 21st (Monday) Club night at the Red Lion June 3rd (Sunday) Simply Porsche, Beaulieu June 16th (Saturday) Trackday at Blyton Park June 24th (Sunday) North West Region’s ‘Longest Day Run’ June 25th (Monday) Club night at the Red Lion 19

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CUMBRIA

June 3rd (Sunday) Anson Farm club meet July 1st (Sunday) Anson Farm club meet

cumbria@tipec.net RO Paul Ffelan • 07391 519 0054 ARO Steve Bailey • 07884 238 080

July 20th–22nd (Friday–Sunday) Silverstone Classic

Meetings are held last Thursday of every month from 7pm at Gilpin Bridge Inn, Bridge End, Levens, Kendal, Cumbria LA8 8EP. As many of you will have noticed, the name above has changed. Big thanks to outgoing RO Paul Lowther. Paul has decided that he has a little too much on his plate to be RO at this time but we wish him well and are sure he will be back and active soon. Steve has very kindly agreed to lend his support and I look forward to working with him and all of the club members to continue the impressive start the region has had.

We have had two more of our popular club nights at the Gilpin Bridge – as ever a wide selection of Porsches in the car park despite the cooler weather. Full marks to our matching brothers John & Graham Bath with their brace of Guards Red 997’s for brightening the evening. Plenty of chat and good food has been enjoyed on both nights and I trust we enjoy many more.

One or two of us joined NW region for breakfast meets through the winter months and we are very much looking forward to meeting up again for the Northern-ish gathering on the 15th of April. Of course we won’t just see NW there but all of us from the post-apocalyptic wasteland north of Watford Gap …

Just before than we will have our next club night on 29th March at the Gilpin Bridge – Alan Aspden will kindly be giving us a presentation of his Porsche based European exploits to whet the appetite for some summer touring. Please do join us for what I am sure will be an entertaining and inspiring evening. Looking a little further out, anticipation is building for the seventh International Cumbria Motor Show on 20th May. Places are limited, please remember to register before 1st April as this is the closing date.

North East Region’s local Porsche Centre

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NORTH EAST

RO Mike Williamson • 07940 738 692 mike.williamson@volkswagen.co.uk ARO Andy Blythe • 01642 809 031 andy44s70@gmail.com Meetings are held first Sunday of every month 7:30pm at The Anson Farm, just off the A19.

Due to the continuing winter up north there has been very little to report. Other than the usual club meets and the guys going out to celebrate a few of the local club members birthdays, it’s been a little quiet on the northern front. I can only expect that this means we will all be itching to get our cars out at the first glint of sunshine.

I know I am looking forward to having my 944S out. I think I will have to attend to some issues this year around the nearside sill, before it hits the road.

If you have any little jobs that need sorting come to the club nights for advice whether your looking for a recommendation or those little jobs your going to tackle yourself, like help on getting your heated mirror working again. Several of the members are automotive technicians and might be able to help or point you in the right direction.

We do have a new Porsche launch to look forward to in the coming weeks and TIPEC North East will have a member there to check out the latest on offer from our new local Porsche dealer.

April 15th (Sunday) Northern-ish Gathering

April 1st (Sunday) Malton Big Breakfast

April 19th (Thursday) Wray Tea Rooms

April 1st (Sunday) Anson Farm club meet

April 26th (Thursday) Club Night and Annual Awards

May 6th (Sunday) Anson Farm club meet

Please contact Mike 07940 738 692 or Andy 07722 960 203 if you wish to attend any events.

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NORTH WEST

RO Richard Sholl • 07970 147 779 n22rks@googlemail.com ARO Darren Pollard • 07761 270 052 darrenpollard1@hotmail.com ARO Colin Hammerton • 07500 908 091 col.hamm@hotmail.co.uk Meetings are held on the second Monday of the month from 7pm (with club business dealt with at 8pm) at The Bowling Green, Preston Road, Charnock Richard PR7 5LA. We’ve had a successful start to 2018 in the North West Region. We kicked off with our (now traditional) New Year Run on the 7th January. This year George Pollard kindly offered to take charge of proceedings and he (ably assisted by Yolly) led a convoy of 20 Porsches and one BMW through local and not-so-local countryside all the way to Hebden Bridge and beyond on what must’ve been one of the coldest mornings of the winter.

We finished up at the Pack Horse Inn, high on the moors above Hebden Bridge, for lunch. We had a couple of visitors from the Cumbria Region, including Dean Mason who did 365 miles on the day. Thanks to George and well done to Dean!

January’s Sunday Breakfast Meet took place on the 28th at TC’s Café on the Southport/Tarleton road. With a massive attendance of 30 people, 17 Porsches and Jo’s MX-5 the event was a great success and I’d like to thank everyone who makes an effort to attend these get-togethers.

Our February club night at The Bowling Green was noteworthy for attendance: 35 people filled our room to capacity and I’m confident it was the largest gathering yet for our ‘ordinary’ club meeting. Thanks to everyone who came along.

Our scheduled breakfast meet on Sunday 25th February saw 17 Porsches meeting at Birch Services on the M62 to convoy to JEM Speed

May 6th (Sunday) Donington Classic May 8th (Tuesday) Wolviston Village Car show May 24th (Thursday) Croft track day

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June 3rd (Sunday) Simply Porsche – There will also be a get together event with food on the Saturday

Andrew’s 964 at Birch Services

Shop in Batley to rendezvous with friends from the club’s Yorkshire Region. With a joint total of 31 cars, it was a good get-together.

The Second Northern-ish Gathering is on April 15th. With club members from seven different regions joining in, I hope you will too! Further details on this event will appear on our Facebook page and be sent out on email.

As always, if you’re a paid-up member and not receiving the odd email, let me (Richard) know. We can be found on Facebook at Porsche Enthusiasts Club - North West and our page on the club website is regularly updated and worth taking a peek at!

April 9th (Monday) Club night at The Bowling Green April 15th (Sunday) Second Northern-ish Gathering April 22nd (Sunday) Breakfast meet, Kitchen Garden, Holden Clough May 4th-6th (Friday–Sunday) Donington Historic Festival May 14th (Monday) Galloway Society for the Blind Driving Event May 16th (Wednesday) Jasmine Porschalink Open Evening May 20th (Sunday) Porsches On The Prom, Llandudno May 20th (Sunday) Cumbria International Motor Show May 25th (Friday) Curry Night!

June 2nd–3rd (Saturday–Sunday) Tatton Park Classic Car Show June 3rd (Sunday) Simply Porsche, Beaulieu June 11th (Monday) Club night at The Bowling Green June 24th (Sunday) Fourth Annual Longest Day Run May 14th (Monday) Club night at The Bowling Green

New Year Run – on the road to Hebden Bridge

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CHESHIRE & STAFFS

RO Chris Hulme • 07775 794 291 chris@claytonhulme.co.uk ARO Stefanie Mahan • 07776 132 389 ARO Gareth Aldridge • 07881 228 944 gj.aldridge@yahoo.co.uk ARO Ian Highfield ianhighfield@talktalk.net facebook.com/groups/TIPEC.CS Meetings are held third Tuesday of every month from 8pm at the Three Greyhounds, Holmes Chapel Rd, Knutsford WA16 9JY. Whether you drive your Porkers in both the Summer and Winter months or you have a winter set of wheels, like many other regions alike Cheshire & Staffs kicked off our fixtures for 2018 with our fourth annual New Year Drive. The morning meeting point saw 10 Porsches and a BMW 850csi take to the Peak District roads to blow the cobwebs away. The fresh New Year morning had already seen Tony exploring the scenic roads having set out super early to enjoy the morning sunrise in his 944 Turbo … so we set out to enjoy the open roads. The morning was going so well until we stopped in Tissington Trail for a pitstop and counted up a total of three Boxsters, a Cayenne and a 718 Spyder in the car park, meaning only one thing … there was a 924 Rothmans, 968, 928, and a BMW 850csi still roaming somewhere around the moors! So after a stop for a cuppa and the magic bookshop half the convoy headed together to lunch, whilst the lost Porkers hunted lunch out themselves.

Thankfully everyone regrouped and finished a lovely drive off at Sutton Hall for some lunch.

January club night was a fun quiz night. I have to say the ladies help the menfolk fantastically – well done girls! It was a mixture of ‘name the car part from Gareth & Stef’s Workshop’ as well as ‘name the Porsche sound’. Next time I think more clues may be required! Congratulations to our winner who received a free Cheshire & Staffs Calendar.

This was the last of our trial club nights at the Kilton Inn – now we head to the Three Greyhounds.

February saw our brave region members attend the Dubfreeze VW show at Stafford County Showground, where we had two Boxsters and a 928 representing the Porkers and two modern VW Siroccos plus a MK2 Golf representing the VW side of the club members classic/modern car passion. The weather was extremely cold, though this didn’t put the mad campers off who camped the night before, nor did it off put the early start. There were fellow Porsches and VWs alike on display and an enjoyable day was had. Once the show had ended, a convoy of a 928, Boxster S and two Sciroccos headed for a refuel for the drivers and passengers.

Our first of three club nights at the Three Greyhounds was another excellent turnout and an enjoyable evening was had chatting all things Porsche and planning not only the regions road trip of the year to the Le Mans Classic, but also planning a list of events for the region for 2018.

The New Year drive over the Moors

I would like to take the opportunity from all the region to wish our very own RO Chris and his beautiful wife Sharon a speedy recovery after their life saving surgery. Sharon ,we look forward to seeing you in your new beauty later in the year and hope you both enjoy the club adventures on our Le Mans road trip.

April 1st (Sunday) Lytham Spitfire Centre and chippy tea April 7th (Saturday) Convoy with TIPEC East Mids to Nottingham April 15th (Sunday) Second Northern-ish Gathering April 21st (Saturday) Motoring Through the Decades 2018 Central Forest Park, Stoke-on-Trent May 4–6th (Friday–Sunday) Doningthon Historic Festival May 14th (Monday) Galloways Society for the Blind May 20th (Sunday) Porsches on the Prom, Llandudno May 26th (Saturday) Weaver Wander, Nantwich & Peak District May 27–28th (Sunday–Bank Holiday Monday) Cheshire Classic Car & Motorcycle Show, Capesthorne Hall June 2nd–3rd (Saturday–Sunday) Tatton Park Classic Car Show June 17th (Sunday) Father’s Classic Day Out, Trentham Gardens

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S OUTH YORKSHIRE & NORTH NOTTS.

RO & ARO wanted urgently Meetings are held first Sunday of every month at 7pm for 7:30pm start at Ye Olde Bell Hotel, Barnby Moor, Retford, Notts, DN22 8QS Keep up to date at www.synn.org.uk or look for us on Facebook as ‘Porsche Enthusiasts Club - South Yorkshire & North Notts (TIPEC)’ 21

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PETERBOROUGH

peterborough@tipec.net RO Stuart Wand • 07725 328 183 ARO Michael Walter • 07975 542 981 Monthly meetings are held second Wednesday of every month from 7pm at our new venue The Golden Pheasant, 1 Main Street, Etton, Peterborough PE6 7DA. We’ve had a rather eventful couple of months here in Peterborough. Our resident pub, the Golden Pheasant in Etton, had to close unexpectedly due to a wiring fault the day before we were due to go for our January meet so we decided to bring our curry run forward and mix curry with business.

The meeting was a great success and the change was enjoyed by all who joined us.

We once again found we had to switch venue due to a refit in February and an impromptu change of ownership so the Ruddy Duck in Peakirk was the substitute meeting place, it’s a very nice village pub with good food. We had a good chat about all things Porsche, discussed the year ahead and went through the things everyone would like to do over the coming months.

Neil Kenefec has kindly volunteered to help coordinate our Simply Porsche trip. The venue of the March meet is yet to be decided and further details will be sent out.

Stuart decided his Cayman wasn’t noisy enough so took it down to our friends at DW Performance for an all in retrofit of the PSE system. Not a mean feat as both seats had to come out along with most of the boot interior. All in a normal days work for Kev Waterhouse. This was fully tested on a run over to join Nick and the gang for their inaugural meeting in South Central. All good!

On the 25th of February we took our first trip of the year to the Super Sausage Café and met up with the South Central, East Mids, and Thames Valley regions; always good to meet fellow Porsche nuts. It was a cracking drive over there in convoy, fantastic breakfast as always and a good chat with all about the huge selection of pork on display. The last count was 30 cars.

May 4–6th (Friday–Sunday) Donington Historic Festival

customer to put on display for the day. The ’73 RS got everyone’s attention!

May 9th (Wednesday) Monthly Meeting (venue to be confirmed)

In the showroom, we all enjoyed sitting in the GT4 and the purple GT3RS although a surprising number of sports car enthusiasts were to be found eagerly trying out the Panamera and Cayenne …

May 12th (Saturday) Dove House – Cars and Coffee May 26th or 28th (Saturday or Bank Holiday Monday) Lanc, Tank and Military Machines, Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage Centre, TBC June 3rd (Sunday) Simply Porsche at Beaulieu June 13th (Wednesday) Monthly Meeting (venue to be confirmed)

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EAST MIDLANDS

east.mids@tipec.net RO Jim Stevens • 07879 885 260 ARO George Acquah • 07958 057 582 ARO Jack Littlemore • 07759 775 705 Meetings are held first Wednesday of every month 7pm at the Packe Arms, Rempstone Road, Hoton, Loughborough LE12 5SJ. After a reasonably quiet monthly meet in February, the East Midlands region kicked off the year’s activities with a Sunday morning visit to Porsche Centre Leicester.

The OPC had kindly offered to open up on a Sunday morning exclusively for us and very generously laid on coffees and pastries to perk us up. All of the cars in the showroom were available for us to have a good look at and the workshops were also open for us to poke around in. Of particular interest was the selection of historic Porsches that the OPC had persuaded a

It was a great morning with approximately 40 attendees from the East Midlands and surrounding regions. A number of members had driven through early-morning snow to get there – a testament to our cars all-weather capabilities!

We’ve got some great events coming up in the region over the next few months too. March sees the first anniversary of the region’s relaunch.

I would encourage all East Mids members to come along to recreate the excitement of that first dark and rainy get-together in a pub car park!

After that, we have an early morning convoy to the Nottingham Car Café meet planned for Saturday 7th April. There are always some great cars on display at this meet, so it’s well worth an early start.

We will then be participating in the Northern-ish Regional Gathering on Sunday 15th April, which will involve an even earlier start but is sure to be a great catch-up for all of us members north of the Watford Gap. Our friends in the North West region have organised a fab day featuring breakfast followed by a run to Gmund Cars, RPM Porsche Specialists and Reep detailing.

Something for everyone there!

I’m also very excited about our inaugural East Midlands sprint day at the Curborough Circuit on Tuesday April 24th. This gives us all a chance to give our cars a spring warm up around the tight and technical circuit down near Lichfield.

We’ve got the circuit exclusively all day so it will

We’ve seen a steady increase in members in the region over the winter months and currently stand just shy of 50. We’re over the moon with this and hope this will continue into the spring and summer. Any suggestions for other weekend activities would be greatly appreciated.

April 11th (Wednesday) Monthly Meeting (venue to be confirmed) April 14th (Saturday) Britcar at Rockingham raceway April 15th (Sunday) Second TIPEC Northen-ish Gathering April 22nd (Sunday) Bicester Scramble AT 128

East Midlands Region members at Porsche Centre Leicester for their Sunday open morning

be a great chance to catch up and fling our cars around a track for the day.

add please bring it to the steering committee’s attention or post it on our Facebook page.

Finally, I would like to wish our ARO Jack good luck and many congratulations on his recent wedding. I’m going to avoid making cheesy comparisons about the relative costs of Porsche ownership vs. marriage and will just say ‘All the best Jack – don’t take too much time off from TIPEC business!’

One of our local independents had its race car launch which a few of us were invited to. Mike Newman, fastest blind driver in the world at 200mph, was there. The man is an inspiration to any with a disability, showing what you can achieve – with “186mph in a GT2, to boot”. Visit speedofsight.org for more about Mike.

April 4th (Wednesday) Monthly meet at the Packe Arms

We’ve been out for a few local coffee meets and drives, passing our region’s cards out and spreading the word. With new faces attending the last club night, we’re off to a great start.

April 7th (Saturday) Car Café Convoy Early morning convoy to the April Car Café meeting. Meeting place TBC – keep an eye on Facebook or club email for details www.stratstone.com/club/event-calendar/carcafe April 15th (Sunday) Northern-ish regional gathering See details elsewhere in the magazine. Convoy details will be published nearer to the date.

April 24th (Tuesday) East Midlands Sprint Day Held at the Curborough Sprint Course www.curborough.co.uk – Netherstowe Lane, off Wood End Lane, WS13 8EJ. This is a chance to stretch your car’s legs during a totally informal day at the technical and twisty Curborough track. Email ARO George if you’re interested.

May 2nd (Wednesday) Monthly meet at the Packe Arms June 6th (Wednesday) Club meeting, The Packe Arms

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A NGLIA & NORTH ESSEX

Ian Jones • izzy.spyder@sky.com John Briggs • john.briggs@charcoal.uk.com Lorna Ward • stelor286@gmail.com Steve Burgess • stelor286@gmail.com Yvonne King • yvonneking@hotmail.com facebook.com/groups/618348854957396

May 4–6th (Friday–Sunday) Donington Historic Festival June 2nd–3rd (Saturday–Sunday) Simply Porsche, Beaulieu June 29th–July 2nd (Friday–Monday) Whitby weekend away July 6–8th (Friday–Sunday) Le Mans Classic July 20th–22nd (Friday–Sunday) Silverstone Classic August 19th (Sunday) FIA WEC Silverstone September 2nd (Sunday) Porsche Festival Brands Hatch September 23rd (Sunday) The Warren Classic & Supercars September 30th (Sunday) Battlesbridge Grand Motorbilia Day More to come via Facebook and the web. Let’s get those Piggies out and make 2018 memorable.

Beaulieu accommodation is all booked, and we have two spare rooms available (please contact Ian Jones if interested.) As listed on the web and Facebook we have a list of events that we are attending ,but keep your eyes open for those little changes and ad hoc events. If you come across anything of interest that we could

CENTRAL

tipeccentral@outlook.com RO Lindsay Brown • 07768 442 050 ARO Steve Jones • 07775 581 044 ARO Neil Smith • 07899 961 429 Meetings are held second Monday of every month 7:30pm onwards at The Bull’s Head, Birmingham Road, Shenstone WS14 0JR. www.vintageinn.co.uk/thebullsheadshenstone January was a fairly quiet month for Central Region, with only our club night. We are now entering the pub quiz, albeit not doing very well – but don’t worry our time will come!

Central were invited by East Mids to an open day at Leicester OPC. It was a freezing Sunday morning but a warm welcome awaited us from the staff, and the cars on display were sensational. I fell in love with a GT3RS, but the Cayman GT4 was also gorgeous.

February’s club night was well attended with 20 people venturing out on a cold damp night, and again we entered the pub quiz, we’re getting better, reaching the final this time. I’m telling you, our time will come!

We had another Coffee morning at Wyvale, Shenstone which was well attended with 13 turning up, we will travel further now the weather is improving.

April sees us having a curry night at The Lodge, all welcome, just let me know to book your places.

We are also going up to Leeds for The Northernish Gathering. This is something I’m personally looking forward to, hopefully last years total of 54 cars will be beaten.

If last year’s Donington Historic Festival was anything to go by this year will be fantastic. See you there on Sunday. Use our discount booking (see the news pages at the front of the magazine) to get half-price tickets.

The second May Bank Holiday sees us on our annual trip to The Ace Café – always a great day out, last year there was over 80 cars turn out.

Come along and join our convoy down.

Meetings are held fourth Tuesday of each month from 7pm at The Woolpack, Fornham St Martin, Bury St Edmonds, Suffolk IP31 1SW. 01284 753 380 www.thewoolpackfornham.co.uk With 2018 well underway, plans are afoot to liven up the year. We plan to meet up with Surrey & Sussex region on their weekend away in our area in May. Also, with our run up to Whitby in June we will be meeting up with the local region there.

Many thanks to Ian & Therese for organising.

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Anglia & North Essex cars at the Museum of Power

In June we have Simply Porsche at Beaulieu, TIPEC’s annual bash with over 800 cars.

On Father’s day we will be joining Cheshire and South Staffs at Trentham Gardens. If you are interested, speak to me to book your space.

April 7th (Saturday) Curry night at The Lodge April 9th (Monday) Club night at The Bull’s Head

Sam on Fish Island

April 15th (Sunday) Northern-ish Gathering at The Wellington, Wetherby Road, Leeds LS17 8LZ 23

April 22nd (Sunday) Coffee morning, venue TBC May 4–6th (Friday–Sunday) Donington Historic Festival May 14th (Monday) Club night at The Bull’s Head May 27th (Sunday) Coffee morning, venue TBC May 28th (Monday) Ace Café June 2nd–3rd (Saturday–Sunday) Simply Porsche, Beaulieu June 11th (Monday) Club night at The Bull’s Head

All the events can be found on our Facebook page under ‘Events’. facebook.com/groups/southcentraltipec If you’d like to join our mailing list, please drop me an email at south.central@tipec.net April 1st (Sunday) Colmworth Cars Breakfast Club 09:00 at Colmworth Village Hall, Bedford April 15th (Sunday) TIPEC Northern-ish Gathering, Knaresborough Timings to be confirmed

996 at The Goat

April 22nd (Sunday) Classics at Bletchley Park 09:00 at the Park

June 13th (Wednesday) Trackday at Curborough

April 22nd (Sunday) Sunday Scramble 9:30 at Bicester Heritage

June 17th (Sunday) Trentham Gardens with Cheshire & South Staffs

April 26th (Thursday) South Central Monthly Meeting, 19:30 TBC

RSR at the ACE Café

June 24th (Sunday) Coffee morning, venue TBC

May 4–6th (Friday–Sunday) Donington Historic Festival

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May 6th (Sunday) Colmworth Cars Breakfast Club, 09:00 Colmworth Village Hall, Bedford

south.central@tipec.net RO Nick Papé • 07801 881 170 Facebook: South Central TIPEC facebook.com/groups/southcentraltipec

May 12th (Saturday) TIPEC Coffee and Cars at Dove House Porsche 09:00 at Dove House, Rushden

Monthly meetings are TBC for the newly re-formed South Central region.

May 31st (Thursday) South Central Monthly Meeting, 19:30 TBC

It’s been fun relaunching the South Central region and I want to thank those who have joined meetings, Facebook groups and email lists and provided advice and opinion on what you want to see from the region. We have had two meetings with around ten at each and I look forward to growing the numbers for further meetings.

Keep an eye on our South Central Region Facebook page for more upcoming events, discussion and news: www.facebook.com/groups/southcentraltipec

We attended the Award winning Super Sausage Café with 30 cars from our Region and some from Peterborough, East Midlands and Thames Valley Regions. A cold and sunny morning with a most excellent breakfast.

Below is a list of events throughout Spring so hopefully there will be something for everyone here and I look forward to meeting up soon.

When your 924 matches the café sign …

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N ORTH LONDON, HERTS & SOUTH ESSEX

NLHSE@tipec.net RO Vince Dallimore • 07798 630 649 ARO Peter Musk • 07734 769 953 Two informal monthly meetings: first Sunday 10:30am (open marque) at The Goat Inn, Vicarage Causeway, Hertford Heath, SG13 7RT. Last Monday 6pm (Porsches only) at The Ace Café, Ace Corner, off the A406, Stonebridge, London NW10 7UD. Our Facebook page now has 31 members registered; forthcoming events are posted there for your convenience, as well as being noted in All Torque, where events will be posted to aid communication with you all. Update emails will still be issued for those of you that don’t use social media, but to date we see very little response to mailings or invites.

Don’t forget, if you have any ideas for regional events, or days out, don’t be shy of letting us know!

Find and join the Facebook group for our region at: www.facebook.com/groups/1217447545000223

South Central cars at the Super Sausage Café

South Central members at the SSC

The January meeting at the Goat was very well attended with a great array of classics, hot rods, muscle and modern classics. It was a very bright sunny day, but freezing if you steeped into the shade; they are a stalwart group that turn out for classics at the Goat!

The ACE Café gathering in Januar y was surprisingly busy for a cold but dry evening. The February meeting had the added interest of the first flurries of the ‘Beast from the East’ snow, so driving to and from the ACE needed care; that said there were still over 30 hardy souls with their pride and joy on display, showing Porsches are not just for the summer!

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RO Paul Greer • 07799 412 870 prgreer@blueyonder.co.uk

London Classic Car Show at Excel

Meetings are held first Monday of the month from 7:30pm at The Carpenters Arms, Three Elm Lane, Hadlow, Tonbridge TN11 0AD. www.carpentersarms.net The first gathering of the year was our January club meeting when, on the first Sunday of the month, a great turn out of more than 30 members tucked in to breakfast. This was sadly Martin & Kim’s last meeting as joint RO & Joint ARO, although they are going to continue to attend as regular members. Martin awarded the Member of the Year award to Rachel which was a great surprise to her!

Porsche Owners UK Facebook group meet

The London Classic Car Show at Excel was in a bigger single hall, which made the runway even longer for the display cars to strut their stuff. I visited on the Friday which is a little quieter than the Saturday and Sunday, but I found more than enough to keep me in the show from opening at 10am to close at 5pm.

Peter attended the inaugural Porsche Owners UK Facebook group breakfast meeting on Sunday 18th February at the Akeman Inn on the A41. It was a good turnout – three dozen cars, kind weather and a sizeable car park. There was room for plenty more! The meeting started at 10:30 and all Porsche owners and clubs are welcome.

Having spoken to one of the organisers at the Ace recently, it is their intention to hold these meetings regularly, but frequency to be confirmed. We’ll post the dates on the Facebook events page for our membership, so why not pop along if you’re free?

A group of us descended on a local bowling alley at the end of January for our annual bowling competition. It was taken very seriously with some even bringing their own balls, which was rather impressive! Congratulations to Andy Bush who was this year’s winner.

For the second year running David Lawrence kindly organised the RH&D Challenge; here follows his write up of the event.

The day of the second Romney Hythe and Dymchurch Challenge dawned dry and sunny but bitterly cold, ideal conditions for a photo competition. The aim of the competition was to take pictures of your car, the car driver (yourself) and the early morning RH&D train at as many different locations as possible along the 13.5 mile route from Dungeness to Hythe.

The RH&D miniature railway opened in July 1927 and has a 15inch gauge. During the post-war

Looking forward, we have decided to focus our attention on the Donington Classic as our Spring event; we’ll return to Duxford another time. Check out All Torque for details of the club presence and let me know if you need a discount code for entry.

Our friends in Peterborough are very active with runs out for breakfast etc and have invited us along, let us know if this is of interest.

Simply Porsche, the club’s main annual event, is on Sunday June 3rd at Beaulieu National Motor Museum as usual. To take the stress out of an early start for the opening, it’s a great part of the country to spend the weekend. Peter and I have booked our B+B rooms for the Saturday and Sunday, giving us scope for relaxed road trips on the Saturday and Monday. Rooms sell out fast, so if a weekend interests, book soon. If anyone would like to join a group run on the Saturday or Monday, contact myself or Peter!

Martin & Rachel, Member of the year

David & Nigel facing the RH&D challenge

years, it fell into disrepair, but was saved from closure by Sir William McAlpine in the 1970s. It is now a thriving tourist attraction running throughout the year.

Seven cars took up the challenge: five 911s of various vintages, an MX-5 and an electric Nissan Leaf. Drivers with a passenger had a clear advantage over solo drivers but a good time was had by all. The winners were Grant & Natalie who managed to pip second place Nigel & Pat (brother and sister-in-law to Grant) by one point. Sibling rivalry in action!

April 2nd (Bank Holiday Monday) Club night at an earlier time from 5:30pm, Carpenters Arms, Hadlow, Kent TN11 OAD April 7th (Saturday) Annual detailing day 10:00am, Walnut Tree Farm , Lower Stoke, Rochester, Kent ME3 9RE April 29th (Saturday) Trip to McLaren Ascot, Station Hill, Ascot SL5 9EG Please check our Facebook page for updates and the calendar and also keep an eye out for email updates.

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THAMES VALLEY

thames.valley@tipec.net RO Andrew Harris • 07812 146 999 ARO Graham Driver • 07799 625 279 Meetings are held second Tuesday of every month 7:00pm at The Novello, Bath Rd, Littlewick Green, Maidenhead, SL6 3RX. We had a fabulous start to 2018 with a good turnout of members and non-members alike at our first monthly meeting at the Novello. Great to see a few new faces joining us. Both Graham and I unfortunately missed the February meeting as we were away on our winter holidays, however we understand the meeting was another good one for the time of year.

Egg on toast … Our first planned breakfast run to the Blackbushe Café on Sunday 28th January was as popular as ever. A good drive out with eight cars enjoying a spirited run. It is not the longest of drives but does have a good mix of roads, and we were met with about another eight or so cars at the café! If you haven’t already done so, come along and join us for the next one – a good breakfast, Porsches, and great company; you won’t be disappointed.

Big sausages … Something a little different for the Thames Valley region. Together with Peterborough and South Central we organised a breakfast meeting at the Super Sausage Café near Towcester on Sunday 25th February.

Graham and I met up with a dozen or so of the Thames Valley members at Oxford Services for 8am. From there we had a steady 45 minute drive to the Super Sausage Café, meeting for 9am.

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April 1st (Sunday) Vintage Car Show, Amberley Museum April 1st–2nd (Sunday–Monday) Medway Festival of Steam & Transport, Chatham Dockyard April 2nd (Monday) Supercars at Horsham Piazza-Italia (part 2) April 2nd (Monday) GRRC Spring Sprint, Goodwood April 2nd (Monday) Lions Easter Fare, Guildford April 7th (Saturday) Precision Porsche Cars & Coffee Morning, Sheffield Park April 7–8th (Saturday–Sunday) Porsche Carrera Cup / British Saloon Cars, Brands Hatch Parked up at the Super Sausage Café

A bright but cold day and with 30 or so cars taking over a large portion of the car park making for a fabulous breakfast outing. It was great to meet other members from the different regions, thank you to all for coming along. I am sure we will plan another one of these, possibly for a slightly warmer day though!

April 10th (Tuesday) Club night at the Novello April 22nd (Sunday) Annual Curry Run May 4–6th (Friday–Sunday) Donington Historic Festival May 8th (Tuesday) Club night at the Novello May 20th (Sunday) Afternoon tea in Brighton The Thames Valley region endeavour to put on many events, including a number of Sunday morning breakfast runs, detailing morning, suspension day, visits to Porsche centres, afternoon tea, curry run and a summer picnic. We have our summer ‘themed’ monthly meetings at the Novello to look forward to along with Simply Porsche at Beaulieu, Silverstone Classic in July, Classics at the Castle, Goodwood Charity Day in October and the NEC Classic Motor Show in November to name but a few …

Please keep an eye on our diary page at: www.tipec.net/regions/thames-valley or see our Facebook page, which can be found by searching for Porsche Enthusiasts Club – Thames Valley Region.

It would be great to see you, face-to-face or online. If you are unable to attend any of the events, please feel free to pop along to our monthly meeting at the Novello, it is always an enjoyable evening with lots of friendly and knowledgeable people, the food is good too!

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surrey.sussex@tipec.net RO Bob Stephens • 07548 306 803 ARO Terry Rockall • 07771 511 433 facebook.com/groups/ tipecsurreyandsussex Meetings are held second Wednesday of every month from 7:00pm at The Bolney Stage, London Road, Bolney RH17 5RL, 10 miles south of Crawley off the A23.

Terry (anything German) Rockall flew the flag for the region at Race Retro. His favourite? An Audi rally car. Must admit it is stunning. Another car that caught his eye was one in black livery that according to the windscreen is an Escort?

Don’t forget the breakfast meeting on Sunday 18th March at Paragon Porsche in Five Ashes, East Sussex. There will be lots of bacon butties and shiny Porsches, with the opportunity to meet and talk to the Paragon staff. If you are interested in coming along please contact Terry.

We have also been invited to an open day at Valoroso Race and Restoration in Withyham, East Sussex on March 24th, which we will have already enjoyed by the time you read this. Thanks to our club member David Green for setting that up.

Terry’s favourite from Race Retro

April 15th (Sunday) SCS Classic Car Show, Tangmere Military Aviation Museum April 21st (Saturday) Ace Café InCarNation, Madeira Drive, Brighton April 22nd (Sunday) Drive It Day, Bicester Vintage RAF Base April 28th (Saturday) Bognor Regis MC Sprint, Goodwood May 5–6th (Saturday) Eastbourne Magnificent Motors, Eastbourne May 9th (Wednesday) Club Night at the Bolney Stage May 11–14th (Friday–Monday) Weekend of the Year, Ufford Park Hotel, Woodbridge May 13th (Sunday) SCS Vehicle Show Sussex, Bluebell Railway, Sheffield Park May 19–20th (Saturday–Sunday) Spring Autojumble, Beaulieu

Definitely an Escort, it says so on the windscreen

May 20th (Sunday) Spring Classic Breakfast, Brooklands Museum May 26–27th (Saturday–Sunday) Masters Historic Festival, Brands Hatch May 27th (Sunday) Classic Car Show, Haslemere May 27–28th (Sunday–Monday) Motorsport at The Palace, Crystal Palace All details of our regional events can be found online under the regional section of the main TIPEC.net website.

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SOUTHERN

RO urgently wanted ARO Jim Tarrant • 0120 260 1886 jim.tarrant@consequia.com Meetings are held first Tuesday of every month from 7:30pm at The Old Thatch, 285 Wimborne Road West, Wimborne, Dorset BH21 7NW. I’ve owned my 944 S2 for 20 years now, so I’ve included a picture to celebrate. Porsche Centre Bournemouth fitted some new front tyres to it recently, so we’re all ready to enjoy some of the upcoming events listed below. Like many, my S2 stays tucked up in the garage over winter but I’m lucky enough to have another 944 which I drive every day, so I still get my Porsche ‘fix’. Needless to say that one is in dire need of a good Spring clean – I’m pretty sure it’s red … If anyone has any words and/or pictures of what what they’ve been up to with their cars, please do email them to me for publication.

April 3rd (Tuesday) Southern Region AGM and Club Night, The Old Thatch, Wimborne

April 22nd (Sunday) Wilton Wake Up Breakfast, Iconic Performance Cars, meet at Ringwood Car Park 7:00am May 1st (Tuesday) Club Night, The Old Thatch, Wimborne May 5th (Saturday) Downton Classic and Custom Vehicle Show www.bjautobits.co.uk/dews-back-to-downton.htm May 7th (Monday) Popham Classic Vehicle Rally, Popham Airfield May 22nd (Sunday) Wilton Wake Up Breakfast, Pre-’88 Retro & Classic Cars, meet at Ringwood Car Park 7:00am June 2nd (Saturday) TIPEC 25th Anniversary Porsche Picnic, Anderwood, New Forest June 3rd (Sunday) Simply Porsche Beaulieu www.beaulieu.co.uk/events/simply-porsche June 5th (Tuesday) Club Night, The Old Thatch, Wimborne 13th June (Wednesday) TIPEC Sprint day, Curborough, near Lichfield June 16–17th (Saturday–Sunday) Le Mans 24 Hours June 16–17th (Saturday–Sunday) Bristol Classic Car Show, Bath and West Showground, Shepton Mallet www.bccs.bristolclassiccarshows.com Please visit our region’s part of the website at www.tipec.net/regions/southern as we are continuously updating our events page.

Members will also receive email notifications of upcoming items.

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HAMPSHIRE

hampshire@tipec.net RO John Rampton • 07912 760 148 RO Richard Warburton • 07976 276 931 Meetings are held first Wednesday of every month from 7pm at The Links Tavern, Portsmouth Road, Liphook, Hampshire GU30 7EF. Please note our new monthly meeting venue, full details above.

We haven’t had a huge amount of interest in the club meetings in Basingstoke so in an effort to include as many people as possible we have moved the venue to: The Links Tavern, Portsmouth Road, Liphook, Hampshire GU30 7EF. We have tried the food and drink and can confirm it’s good! The car park is also excellent with plenty of space for the summer months. We just need some people to sample the beer!

Please come along to the next meeting if you can, it’s the first Wednesday of the month from 7pm. Bring your friends – they don’t need to be a member and it would be really good to see some new faces.

April 4th (Wednesday) Monthly meeting at the Links Tavern, Liphook May 2nd (Wednesday) Monthly meeting at the Links Tavern, Liphook June 3rd (Sunday) Simply Porsche at Beaulieu, our main show June 6th (Wednesday) Monthly meeting at the Links Tavern, Liphook

Hampshire Region’s new venue, the Links Tavern

Jim Tarrant’s 944S2, which he has now owned for 20 years

Plenty of room in the Links Tavern car park!

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April 15th (Sunday) Moreton in the Marsh classic Porsche workshop coffee morning April 15th (Sunday) Sunday drive in the Brecons April 22nd (Sunday) Bicester Sunday Scramble www.bicesterheritage.co.uk/tickets/ sunday-scramble-tickets May 1st (Tuesday) Club night at The Plough June 2nd (Saturday) Pre-Simply Porsche 25th Birthday Picnic in the New Forest – book a place via Sue June 3rd (Sunday) Beaulieu – TIPEC annual Simply Porsche Show www.beaulieu.co.uk/events/simply-porsche June 5th (Tuesday) Club night at The Plough

Sue & Mick’s new Cayman, soon to be seen at lots of Bristol, South West & South Wales Region events …

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RO Sue Simmons • 07530 312 700 sue.simmons1@gmail.com ARO Debs Bradshaw • 07423 436 503 debbradshaw@sytner.co.uk ARO Mick Simmons • 07793 905 918 mjs019@gmail.com Meetings are held first Tuesday of every month from 6:30pm at The Plough, Pilning, Nr Bristol BS35 4JJ. www.theploughpilning.co.uk I have been pleasantly surprised by the big turnouts at our recent meetings – regular faces and new members too, which is always lovely.

For certain events we plan, numbers are limited, so I need to stress to members to reply promptly if they see an email from me for something that appeals to them. Of course not all events are so Gmund 16:49 Page 1 tight, qs such 30/6/08 as Classics At The Castle in Sherborne which is on July 15th this year. (The Sunday after

Porsche on The Prom just down the road in Weymouth on the Friday night) Why not make a weekend of it? I will be booking a stand for TIPEC members from any of the regions so please let me know if you would like to come and I will be in touch to get your money! It’s usually at least half price to book onto the club stand. Last year we won an award for our stand – the camaraderie and welcome that the mystery judge got!

July 15th (Sunday) Cotswold Gathering Classic Motor Show & Fete (For info email cotswoldcc@live.co.uk)

As the nights get lighter, the club nights get more interesting – seeing the cars in all their glory; new ones, old ones and sharing stories of fixes and restorations that have gone on through the winter. As we head into March I am looking forward to seeing lots of people at the AGM in Coventry Motor Museum, hopefully travelling there in our newly acquired Cayman, and planning our Spring drive into the Brecon Beacons, kindly being hosted by Brian & Sarah.

Let me know your ideas for future drives/events.

September 14-17th (Friday–Monday) Weekend in Wales

July 15th (Sunday) Sherborne Castle Classic Car Show July 20th–22nd (Friday–Sunday) Silverstone Classic

Please contact me for any info you need on sue.simmons@tipec.net or 07530 312 700. See our regional page on tipec.net and see our Facebook page for details of more things to do.

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April 1st (Easter Sunday) Coffee & Classics at The Hub

RO & ARO urgently wanted For now, c/o Sue Simmons • 07530 312 700 sue.simmons1@gmail.com

April 2nd (Tuesday) Club night at The Plough

Merged with Bristol, South West & South Wales until a local RO is found.

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What’s Included: Return Eurotunnel Crossing - Folkestone/Calais - Other routes available on request • 1 Night at the Carat Hotel, Monshau • 2 Nights at the Altdeutsche Weinstube Hotel, Rudesheim • 1 Night at Markustrum Hotel, Rothenburg ob Tauber • 1 Night at Hirsch Hotel, Füssen • 2 Nights at the Landhaus Hotel, Hornberg • 1 Night at the Ibis Hotel, Dinant • Continental Breakfast included In each hotel • 5 evening meals included (Dinner in Monschau, arrival night in Rudesheim , Rothenburg ob Tauber AND both nights in Hornberg) • TIPEC Club Route Guide with maps, places of interest, routes etc • TIPEC Club Rally plaque • Complimentary Car Parking at all Hotels except Monschau (cost €9-10 payable locally) AND Rothenburg ob Tauber (cost €6-€8 payable locally) • Parking charge in Rudsheim is included, however cars may have to ‘double park’ if over 13/14 cars book the tour • Porsche Factory tour, Stuttgart.

Travelling from the midlands or the north of the country? Why not check out the availability / extra cost for the Hull-Rotterdam, Newcastle-Amsterdam, or Harwich-Hook of Holland sailings, available with our tour operator Scenic Car Tours - the trip is open to all members from all over the UK, so ensure you see what options are available to you, dependent on your location in the country.

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