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Northeast Region Porsche Club of America Northeast Region Porsche Club of America Northeast Region Porsche Club of America Northeast Region Porsche Club of America Date: October 2006 Event: The inaugural PCA Club Race at DAYTONA INTERNATIONAL SPEEDWAY, Daytona, FL. Assignment: Prepare and Support our customers’ cars. Results: All Great... some Extaordinary!

Greg Brown: Winner of the very competitive GTC3 class enduro in his GT3 Supercup Car. Dana Martin: 1st in class and 4th overall in the GTC2 class enduro. Bob Cohen: 3rd in GTC1... running the entire 90 minute enduro solo. Barry Brensinger: 2nd in class in sprint after starting last overall... setting another B class track record. Andy Jenks: 3rd in class of 26 F cars and 4th overall in enduro after a dramatic spin dropped him to 30th early. Caryl Brensinger, Bruce Hauben, Wayne Mackie and Steve Boris: Finished off the podium but ran safely without problems or issues. CONGRATULATIONS!! to our customers and friends on their outstanding performance at Daytona.

While not all our customers race their cars or even participate in the PCA drivers education program, we believe all our clients deserve the same level of personalized, professional care we have become known for in race paddocks all across the country.

Our commitment to excellence shows in many ways, through our flexible scheduling, our cost effective approach to proper repair and maintenance and our unique ability to help make your Porsche ownership pleasurable and rewarding.

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DEPARTMENTS COLUMNS COVER 4 8 Anniversaries Out In The Passing Lane Cover Photo 12 Calendar 5 Upshifting Porsche provided this 6 Four Speeds & Drum Brakes shot of the new 2008 41 Marketplace Cayennes that will 42 Board of Directors 7 Flat Sixer debut in Detroit in March at the North and Committee Chairs 8 Minutes Of The Board American International 42 New Member Roster 9 Check Your Mirrors Auto Show. 10 Tail Wagging

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Porsche owners generally Now of course I’ll probably discover that reas- spend the fall and winter months refreshing their sembly is much more challenging than disassem- cars, rebuilding their cars, and/or enhancing their bly. car’s performance potential. Baseball and Porsche Finally I started reviewing our options for track owners both engage in “bench racing” when the events in 2007. Susana’s scheduled for knee weather isn’t conducive to actual competition. replacement surgery in March, so that rules out My car-related activity this past month pretty going to VIR with Zone 2 in March. We’ll start our much followed the standard Porsche owner season with NNJR at Mid-Ohio in June, then do approach to cold weather. I first stumbled onto back-to-back Canadian events with NER at Mont- a “sale” at OGRacing.com, which I knew immedi- Tremblant and Calabogie in July, then back to ately that I couldn’t ignore. My current driver’s suit Canada in August for an NER event at Mosport. I is seven plus years old and it’s starting to show think we can fit in a November trip to VIR to close its age, and since the one I wanted was on “sale” out the year’s program. Now of course all that is it was entirely logical that I add a new one to my subject to change depending on how work con- shopping cart. That of course then dictated addi- flicts enter into the decision process. tional purchases – blue gloves and shoes don’t go Come spring there will be more work to be with a red driver’s suit. In no time at all I checked done. The truck and trailer both need to be out, pleased with the knowledge that in a few serviced, and the race cars will need their annual days I’d be well suited for the ’07 driving season. start-of-the-season preparation. In the meantime, Then of course I started thinking about freshen- indoor car activity will have to suffice. If you get the National Geographic Suprisingly I was able to pull the panels off channel on your cable or satellite system, watch for a show titled “Fabu- without much trouble once I located a couple lous Factories.” I recently caught an of hidden screws. episode that featured the Ferrari factory complex in Maranello, Italy. The one-hour show traced the construc- tion of the new Ferrari 430 starting ing up the look of our race cars. The bodywork with the foundry complex where engine parts are on the front of both race cars was looking a bit cast. Then the focus shifted to fabrication of the tattered with plenty of stone nicks marring the chassis and assembly of the body panels. Ferrari paintwork. Mike Noonan advised he had time to uses robotics in a number of the manufacturing repaint the parts if I’d remove them from the cars. steps to insure very close tolerances. The com- Surprisingly I was able to pull the panels off with- pleted bodies are then sent off to an ultra modern out much trouble once I located a couple of hid- painting operation that uses proprietary technol- den screws. I do believe, however, that automobile ogy to insure longevity of the paint and maximize manufacturers (including Porsche) still haven’t rust prevention. In both cases the buildings that designed ease of assembly into their automobiles. house body and paint activities are modern, well It shouldn’t take eight screws and seven plastic lit and very open and airy. plugs to hold the nose piece in place. Plus, you The engine assembly building in particular is shouldn’t have to remove two fender liners, pop spectacular, with large plants and trees growing out a couple of side lights, and remove two tires inside the building (apparently the plants help just to complete the removal task. maintain an environment more conducive to Fortunately no blood was lost in the process. engine assembly. Each engine is completely as- I did discover lots of new hiding places for bits sembled by one person over the course of a day. of rubber picked up off various race tracks. I can The focus then shifted to final assembly and understand how those pieces collect on the fabrication of the leather interiors. Fine Italian front of the car; I don’t understand how they get leathers (in any color the prospective owner into areas closed off from the outside. I was also might desire) are hand stitched, then fit to the pleased that I had the right tools in my arsenal for continued on page 42

page 4 N O R E A S T E R Upshifting Bruce Hauben

ther than this column being relocated nearer will require one… at least you don’t need one to Othe front of the NOR’EASTER – see what you leave the country. For what it’s worth, that only all can aspire to when you become NER Presi- applies to entering the US via air; it does not ap- dent: a prime location in the magazine – things ply to driving into the US. are pretty much the same. We’re all enjoying our So, for those of you without a passport and long lasting spring in December, sort of makes planning to join us at one of our four Canadian you wonder if it is physically possible to have DE track events this year, you can still come home snow this winter after such a long spell of warm without a passport until sometime in 2009. That weather. date has not yet been determined. And, I think Joyce and I just returned from VT and NY, we’ve created a track season that is sure to get planning the 2007 Ramble route. We got a good you to Canada. Suffice it to say we havetwo (2) portion of the job done in this single two-day trip three day events at LCMT – our Mon.-Wed. event and the route is phenomenal. I don’t know what during the Blues Festival, and a Fri.-Sun. weekend it is about NY (yes, their taxes are not the low- in early August with CVR and NCR. We’ve also est), but it is next to impossible to find a dirt road added a joint event with UCR at the Calabogie whereas, in VT and NH, once you leave a main track in July and our own return to Mosport, one highway it is difficult to go anywhere on a paved of my favorite tracks, with a three (3) day weekend road. The thinnest red line you’ve ever seen on in mid-August. a NY map, thinner than many hairs, turns out to You’ll find all the details elsewhere in this issue be a well-paved road, winding, hilly and twisty; and/or on the website. This year, for the first time, just right for our Porsches. We’re really looking you’ll be able to register and pay for these events forward to all of our Ramble buddies enjoying the on-line. The US Post Office is always an option for those of you wishing to gain the advan- I don’t know what is is about New York (yes tage of the float. I hope you’ve all been taking advan- their taxes are not the lowest) but it is next to tage of the GST refund when visiting impossible to find a dirt road. Canada over these many years. That is one of the attractions that will be elimi- nated in April of 2007 in a budget-tight- route this time. ening move by the Canadian government. You’ll find full details elsewhere in this issue, While I’m on the tax topic, allow me to wax a along with registration information, but let me bit about your Ramble costs. For the many years briefly give you the enticing broad outline. For I’ve been doing this I’ve always insisted that all the first time we’re trying a Friday and Saturday the properties quote “all inclusive” prices. That is: night at the resort; this year it’s The Equinox in a price to include all service charges, local taxes, Manchester Village, VT. So, arrive early on Friday to state taxes, fees, gratuities, etc. And, let me tell enjoy the amenities and shopping in Manchester you, it becomes very significant. For example: a Center, or maybe hike to the top of Mt. Equinox $119 hotel room in VT becomes $156.51 after behind the hotel. We’ll begin the Ramble itself on adding all those things in. A $22 lunch in NY Saturday morning after a Continental Breakfast, becomes $30 after those required add-ons. Just driving to Lake George and The Sagamore Hotel something to keep in mind when looking at our for lunch, and returning to The Equinox in the Ramble costs. mid-afternoon. That will allow additional time to swim, enjoy the spa or raise an elbow with friends. When Insults Had Class Cocktails and dinner follow, capping off the . "He has all the virtues I dislike and none of the weekend with a great breakfast buffet on Sunday vices I admire." – Winston Churchill morning. . “A modest little person, with much to be mod- Staying on a driving theme, you may have no- est about." – Winston Churchill (about Clement ticed media coverage about the fact that begin- Attlee) ning in January 2007 it will be necessary to have . "I have never killed a man, but I have read many a passport to get into the USA. This includes US obituaries with great pleasure." – Clarence Dar- citizens and obviously, coming back into the US continued on page 40

N O R E A S T E R page 5 Four Speeds & Drum Brakes Tom Tate t's really amazing how cars just seem to follow ordered with a Speedster spear on its side. My Ime home, especially in the winter months when thought was that I could end up with two cars every inch of heated garage space is spoken for in the garage, one for summer weather and the at least once. This year I've decided to get some of other for spring and fall driving, both black with the cars prepared for next season with other peo- a spear down the side. As an added bonus, the ple doing the heavy lifting. Since I don't do metal coupe had a factory sunroof. I told my wife of the work, Big Red went over to a fabrication shop to plan and said that would stop having other 356s get some rust repair done. The 914 needed some follow me home. Her response was, "yeah, right.” suspension bushings replaced, and that was just The Puddle Jumper spent a couple of months in grunt work, so Majik went to a race shop in Wal- my brother’s driveway in Maryland, as I was busy pole. That should've left at least some space open shuffling cars around. It finally made it up to Mass. to get after a couple of projects that I've been in Nov. and, as I started to take a hard look, I real- walking around for the last few months. ized that the hit in the front was worse that I had One of those projects was a '56 356A Sunroof expected. The right side of the front suspension that I came across in Virginia. It was an interesting was actually moved back about an inch. That's not story of an original owner car that had been sit- a lot but I started to lose my enthusiasm for the ting since 1973. Seems that the owner, a service- restoration. All of the work I've ever done was hav- man stationed in Germany, picked up the car at ing cars repaired that were rusty. Just have some the factory and drove it all over Europe. His duty one cut off a rusty panel and weld in a new one. I station assignments had the car shipped back have never had a car with collision damage fixed. and forth from Europe to the US so many times I called Mike Noonan, an expert in crashed that the family called it the "Puddle Jumper.” Porsches, and he came over and took a look. He made the front end repair sound like changing a tire. A couple Can I really drive around in a car with the paint of days with a welder and the price of new tires and wheels peeling? I don’t know but I’m certainly willing to for his race car and the front try, especially if it’s an old Porsche. beam would be back where it belonged. That left the sheet metal still bent and the hood When his son went off to college in '72 the Puddle kinked, but I have a great metal guy that just loves Jumper went with him. The student was driv- that part. I guess I could get this done after all. I ing through an intersection in VA when another haven't started the dismantling process because, car blew through a stop sign and collected the once I begin, I feel an obligation to continue to Porsche on the driver’s door. The collision wasn't the end. I've come across too many half-complet- that bad, and the car was driven home with the ed projects and, of course, the half that's complet- nose pushed in and the bumper flat. The son felt ed is the part where all the parts and pieces are bad about the damage and told his father that he taken off and thrown in a cardboard box that is would get it repaired. The car had 52k miles on it starting to turn to dust and can't even be picked when it was parked. up. If I'm going to start this sunroof coupe, I'm go- A few years later a younger son was building ing to finish it. I don't want some car guy hauling a dune buggy and asked to borrow the engine stuff out of my garage someday mumbling to him for his project, so the coupe sat for another 30 self about what a dummy I was to strip a Porsche years with the front pushed in and no engine. The and then abandon it. engine had gone to parts unknown. The father Meanwhile a guy in Colorado puts an ad on the passed away last spring at age 86 and the son, re- 356 Registry site for a '63 356 that he's selling for alizing that he was never going to fix the car, put his sister that's parked in Conn. What am I doing it on eBay as parts. I got the story on the phone reading the ads? I don't know. It's a sickness. and couldn't resist adding a bookend to my '58 Turns out that the car is a driver, alive and well Speedster. and living about two miles from where we had It seemed that although now a dark blue, the the 356 Registry East Coast Holiday back in coupe had started life as a black car and it was continued on page 38

page 6 N O R E A S T E R Flat Sixer Tom Tate John Bergen appy New Year, everyone! This is my first strange started happening. Dozens and dozens of Hofficial column as Membership Chairman. I letters started showing up in my mailbox. Who are thought I would begin this column with a little these people, I thought, and why are they writ- background information on yours truly. My name ing to me? As I began opening the letters I found is John Bergen and I have been a Porsche addict checks and subscription forms, and then the since I was 17. That is how old I was when I had light bulb went off! These were some of the over the chance to sit in my friend’s father’s 911 SC. 900 NOR’EASTER subscribers sending me their Instantly I was addicted and knew that one day I renewals. Wait a minute. Did I say 900? What am I would be a Porsche owner. supposed to do with 900 checks? I quickly fired up A little over three years ago I finally realized my my computer and sent off a quick e-mail to Dave; dream when I purchased a 1993 Signal Green C2 HELP…what do I do? Targa. I immediately signed up for the Porsche Simple: sort and photocopy all of the checks Club and, before I knew it, I receive my firstPan - and then mail them to our treasurer Rob Cohen, orama issue, followed quickly by the NOR’EASTER. who happens to be one of three Rob Cohen’s in I remember really enjoying my firstNOR’EASTER . our club (a little bit of useless information). Hmm, Not only did it have informative articles, but it sorting I could handle; photocopying was another also contained details on how I could become issue. I could do it at work I supposed, but I have more involved in the Northeast Region. As a new been busier than a centipede at a toe counting Porsche owner I wanted to enjoy my car to it full- contest this past year at work. est and the NOR’EASTER was my ticket to ride. Like many of you, I have a day job that tends to My first NER event was the annual Newcomer’s keep me very busy for 50 to 60 hours a week (if I meeting. At this event I learned about Autocross- am lucky). As Steve mentioned in a past article, I work for an investment company that is part of a large university and we man- Dozens and dozens of letters started showing up age its endowment, which is also large in my mail box. Who are these people I thought – actually it’s the largest endowment in the country. Anyway, getting back to and why are they writing to me? my predicament of photocopying, I just couldn’t see any way I would be able to do this at work. So, what did I do… ing, Driver’s Education, and the Annual Ramble, Honey, can you do me a huge favor? just to name a few. To date, I have participated in Thank goodness, I am married to a wonderful both the Ramble and Autocrossing. Some of you woman who is more than happy to help me out. might remember the write-up my wife and I did Now I have the checks, the photocopies and the in the NOR’EASTER following the Ramble to Lake renewal slips, and I am feeling pretty good. At last George. That was a blast! This past year’s ramble count there have been something like 370 sub- to Stowe was equally enjoyable! scription forms received, with 40 of those coming Another way I became involved in the club from individuals who did not subscribe last year. was to volunteer my services after reading in That means that there are still about 630 subscrib- the NOR’EASTER that they were looking for help ers who have yet to send in their renewals! At least maintaining the membership database. Well, we are a third of the way through! after two years of helping out, Dave Weber sent Like I said, I was feeling pretty good until I me an e-mail letting me know that I had been received my December copy of the NOR’EASTER nominated as the Membership Chairman for the and read how we are operating in the red. Doh! I upcoming election. forgot to mail the checks! So another quick e-mail As you can imagine I was speechless; or was to Dave asking if I should mail them or bring them it shocked? Dave assured me that the duties of to the board meeting. With the holidays, Dave felt the Membership Chairman required only slightly it would be quicker to bring them than to mail more work than maintaining the database. So, I them. And, oh, by the way, you need to write a told Dave that I would be honored to accept the column for the January issue of the NOR’EASTER, nomination; I mean, how hard could it be, right? and you need to have it to me before December Then, a little over a month ago, something continued on page 39

N O R E A S T E R page 7 Minutes Of The Board December 19, 2006 - Michelle Wang, Secretary he December meeting of the Board was held Michelle Wang presented the Treasurer’s Report Ton December 19 at the Hauben residence. in Bob Cohen’s absence. After a short discussion, In attendance were Win Perry, Steve Boris, Steve the report was accepted as submitted. Incom- Ross, Bruce Hauben, Andy Jenks, John Bergen, Ron ing Membership Chair John Bergen discussed Mann, Dave Weber, Michelle Wang, Susana Weber, NOR’EASTER renewals and member statistics. As Matthew Wallis and Joyce Brinton. Bob Cohen was of this date, there are 1002 active NOR’EASTER absent from this meeting. subscribers, 370 renewals, and 40 are brand new The meeting was called to order at 7:43 pm, subscribers. The latest numbers from National list beginning with the Activities Report, presented us as having 1452 active members. This gives the by Ron Mann and Steve Ross, Autocross Chair. region 2525 members in total, including family Based on the dates that Devens has provided the and affiliate members. John will send Dave a file Autocross committee, we see a potential conflict of new members (2006 to current) so that we can between the planned AX school and the Ramble. send an invitation to the Newcomer’s meeting. Since many new members typically tend to join Bruce Hauben, incoming President, updated the Ramble as their first event, the AutoX Com- the Board on 2007 Ramble. Arrangements have mittee will explore other dates and venues so that been made with The Equinox; see this issue of the novices interested in AX may participate in both NOR’EASTER for all the details. Bruce and Joyce events if they choose. Autocross event fees will be made a site visit to a potential 2008 Ramble loca- finalized and approved at the next meeting. tion, however, high hopes were dashed due to the On Concours matters, a conflict with September estimated financial impact, so Bruce will continue autocross date and the PorscheFest concours re- the search for a 2008 Ramble site. On presidential mains outstanding at this time. The Board expects matters, Bruce is in process of filling out transition this to be resolved in the next few months. A Con- paperwork for submission to National to update cours chair is still being sought, so if any member their records. is interested in volunteering for this position, Dave Weber continued his tradition of distrib- please contact Ron Mann. uting NOR’EASTER content and deadlines at this The DE team has been busy setting up the last meeting. The Track Committee has submitted the few dates for 2007. Bruce relayed to the rest of start of a series of articles for publication. Dave the board that NHIS has offered Monday May 7 noted to all present that John Bergen was first to and Thursday September 6 for our local events. submit his column, to the dismay of the rest of The schedule has been set for Mosport, LCMT, and the Board members present. Win Perry may have Watkins Glen. The Board was also advised that the continued on page 39 joint venture with Upper Canada Region at Calab- ogie could still be risky, based on registration. The Happy PCA Anniversary Board is still in favor of this arrangement. Event pricing will be finalized at the January meeting. Thirty-Five Years Five Years Win Perry presented a recap of the Annual Din- Tom Tate Gregory Ames ner Gala. There were 116 attendees; all were very Peter Clark satisfied with The International and their attention Twenty-Five Years Bruce Ledoux to detail and organization. Locations are being David Carter Robert Dempsey scouted for next year’s banquet. If there are any Michael Norek suggestions as to venues befitting our club, please Fifteen Years Carl Petersen contact Win Perry. Warren Woods Goodloe Suttler The visit to KTR Motorsports is confirmed for Jan- Ted Shasta uary, as is the February visit to Turner Motorsport. The Newcomer’s meeting will be on March 25 at Ten Years Ira in Danvers. Win would like to arrange a techni- Joseph Augusto cal topic meeting for April; details to be arranged. Rick Hetherington Dave Weber mentioned that Ira would like to be Jack Kelly more involved with our club; we will continue to Richard Valentine work with our contact at Ira to provide opportuni- ties for increased visibility. page 8 N O R E A S T E R Check Your Mirrors Win Perry ast weekend I gave my final wash of 2006 to racecar, you’ll need a tow vehicle and trailer, too. In Lthe Boxster, parked it in my garage at work, the end, who knows, but I wouldn’t bet too much and plugged in the battery maintainer. Next that rationality prevails. weekend (or soon thereafter), I hope to apply I recently had the opportunity to attend a a coat of wax. Having very recently had an oil business event outside of my usual haunts. Ap- change, I seem to be following a program for parently casting a very wide net, a downtown winterizing one’s car outlined by Steve Ross last Boston law firm invited me to their 2006 Boston year. However, I probably won’t add any Stabil to Emerging Technologies Conference. Now I don’t the gas this year, since my tank is almost full and really think that I do emerging technology, but the Stabil can’t be mixed-in by filling the tank this was an opportunity to listen to some pretty with gas. clever and successful people tell me how to plan There are a few other projects to occupy winter an exit strategy for my business. Besides, I got a weekends. The brakes need the usual rebuild: free breakfast and lunch at the Colonnade Hotel clean the calipers and new seals plus install new (plus a goody bag of give-aways from the event rotors. The rears don’t look too bad, but the front sponsors). rotors are full of micro cracks emanating (as al- In fact, the conference was pretty interesting. ways) from the cross drilled holes. I would also like Although, as I mentioned, this year’s focus was to lower my Cobra racing seats by an inch. If I’m on exit strategies, the whole funding cycle and really feeling ambitious, I might replace the sec- funding alternatives for start-up companies ondary cats with a set of Fabspeed bypass pipes. were discussed. In addition to senior partners for These are the type of jobs I can do myself. For M&A, private equity, and venture capital activities more difficult work, such as suspension modifica- from the law firm, they had lined up some pretty decent outside talent. Corporate Devel- This “what should I do this year to make my car opment officers for the newly merged Thermo Fisher Scientific and for IBM’s a smidgen better” behavior is clearly some kind software services described their fairly of addiction. active programs for acquiring smaller and mid size companies (unfortunately for me, only healthcare and software companies need apply). On the finance side, tions, I chicken out and let real mechanics do the there were angels, venture capitalists and private job. This winter, I can reflect upon the merits of equity firms represented. Apparently private replacing the rubber bushings in my suspension equity is the big deal now. with monoball cartridges. Until last season, I can’t In the past, financial buyers generally made say the compliance in my suspension ever both- lower offers than strategic buyers (who are actu- ered me (or even that I could feel it). But ….. If you ally interested in how your business fits into their push a car a little harder around the track, you can line up). Not true now. One partner in a private feel some squishiness as it takes a set. So, maybe equity firm likes to do deals in the ten to one hun- I’ll pay up and get rid of the rubber. dred million dollar range. Another young financier This “what should I do this year to make my car emphasized how he and his three partners care- a smidgen better” behavior is clearly some kind of fully limited their latest fund to “only” 180 million addiction. My rational side says that there is abso- dollars. Lots more money was readily available, lutely no justification for spending a penny more but they didn’t want the pressure of having to (outside of maintenance and consumables, which make too many deals per year. are bad enough) on a 2001 “Normal” Boxster. I also learned that the IPO market is still coma- Such self-deluding improvements probably lower tose (no GT3 for me this year!), and that smart rather than raise the resale value. Much better to money expects 2007 will be another good year save up for a year or two, and buy a real race car for M&A. There were split opinions about 2008; that some even more deluded fool has poured some expected more high prices, others thought unrecoverable money into. However, the addicted the markets would be iffy. Although I suspect voice replies that how do you get through the some NER members play in these leagues every winter without dreams. Besides, if you buy the continued on page 40

N O R E A S T E R page 9 Tail Wagging Ron Mann nintended consequences. Seems like no mat- when I saw units going for $3K on EBay the next Uter how well engineered a product might be day, I would have sold it anyway, which ultimately or how much thought or testing or marketing or would have filled my Christmas stocking with what have you is done, there's always potential for guilt and regret, despite the enticing consolation disaster. Particularly so, if one is intent on pushing of having secured next season’s tire budget. the envelope. In the old days, back in '94, before Now, given the delicate balancing act that is any of us actually got inter-netted, at least the low the psyche of an 8 year old, this left us in a bit of speed in home version, most oddball disasters oc- a quandary. Not that we spoil the boy, far from curred largely hidden from public view. But these that, but him being an only child, our household days, fortunes can be made off the misfortunes peace is somewhat predicated on removing all others in a virtual instant. But, as usual, I'm a bit possibility of boredom creeping into his develop- ahead of myself. Let’s turn back the clock. ing cranium. We needed an alternative and Wii A few weeks ago, on November 17th to be pre- seemed to provide it. The Wii, for those of you cise, lack of foresight and poor timing plunged who haven’t a clue, is Nintendo’s follow on game the household into somewhat of a minor crisis. console replacing the aging Game Cube. Surviv- Those of you with offspring under the age of ing in the shadow of two giants, Sony and Mi- seventeen, a need for virtual speed or perhaps a crosoft, the Nintendo folks chose to reinvent the rather large position in SNE might find this date whole notion of how people interact with games. familiar. This day saw the intro of Sony’s new In their quest to become relevant again they man- Playstation-3 here in the US. Of course my woes aged to truly remake the notion of interactivity by stem from a disappointed son who won’t get an questioning the whole notion around how games opportunity to experience first hand the apparent are controlled. The cool thing about the Wii’s funky wireless controller is that instead of Now, given the delicate balancing act that is using the classic joy stick as its primary the pysche of an 8 year old, this left us in a bit of interface, it comes packed with several a quandry. solid state accelerometers and gyro- scopes that allow it to sense motion and position. So what is the hubbub? Well, instead of sitting on the couch power of Cell processors for a few more months. hour upon hour trying to self induce carpal tun- Which, at least from what I;ve since read, seems nel, with the Wii, to interact with a game, you have like it isn’t actually that big a deal anyway as the to get off your butt and actually physically move. software selection is fairly lean and what there is To play golf for example, you have to actually largely isn’t taking advantage of the new found feign a full swing. Bowling? You swing the control- computational muscle anyway. ler underhand and actually emulate the motion Nevertheless when you’re eight years old and its required to send a virtual ball rolling down a lane Christmas, practical considerations like avoiding to the awaiting virtual pins. Boxing, Baseball? You getting completely ripped off aren’t anywhere punch or throw and the controller senses whether near the top of your mind. You just want one. It you’re the next Ali or Clemens. Given that we’re calls to you. Hell, I own more than one Porsche, its talking about games that actually might make clear I hear the Siren’s song every now and again exercise fun or even disguise the fact that is what myself. Knowing this I developed a cunning plan. is going on, the Wii would seem to provide an Go to Target (who took no preorders); get there by answer for all those parents concerned with their 5AM; if the line is around the building, go back to children adopting the sedentary gamer lifestyle. bed, if not, get in line and buy one. Unfortunately Wiin, Wiin, so to speak. I couldn’t convince Joan to camp out at such an Or at least so you might have thought, except ungodly to her hour of the day (what? That she for those un-nintendoed consequences. Frankly, was being tasked was the truly cunning part). In- I’m at a loss to describe the havoc that this little stead she showed up at 9AM and missed scoring baby has caused in the first few days after it was one of the little stocking stuffers by around 3 min- unleashed on the early adopters of the world. And utes. Probably for the best, as there’s little doubt being a technologist, charged with innovating page 10 N O R E A S T E R new products, I can’t help alternately feeling both sorry and just replaced the last of my CRT teles with the finest Chinese smug for how clever or stupid this particular idea actually is. LCD short money can buy, it would appear young Ian will go At the very least I can certainly sympathize with the poor sods without any system upgrades this season. who bet their careers on it. As pictures are worth a thousand So what’s all this have to do with Porsches? Well not a whole words, but law suits are worth a million bucks, as Nintendo is helluva lot actually. On the other hand, it has made me rethink surely about to find out, we won’t republish any documenta- next year’s entry into racing strategy. Whereas I was going to tion, but if you’re interested at all, I suggest you visit the hu- make a whole bunch more mods to get the car competitive, I morously titled website, www.WiiHaveAProblem.com (in case think I’ll just take a year off instead and think the whole thing you’ve yet to figure it out, Wii is pronounced ‘we’). Therein you through a little while longer before committing. On track can expect to see a series of images and videos documenting unintended consequences tend to be serious ones. Until next black eyes, broken flat panels and all other flavors of mayhem. month, all compliments of the season. Peace. r The trouble turns out to be that when people get excited, like trying to throw a fast ball down and away, the controller, previously strapped to your wrist, can go for a bit of a joy ride, which on a good day, its just puts a hole in your plasterboard. On a bad one, you just converted that new 60” plasma you’re still making payments on into the worlds most expensive picture frame. Who’d of thunk it. As I tend to value eyesight highly considering how much of it I’ve already lost (yes there have been several reports of black and bruised eyes) and I’ve

N O R E A S T E R page11 Vintage Race Cars & Performance Tuning Calendar A Visit To KTR Motorsports At A Glance Saturday, January 20th - Starting @ 10:00 AM January 20 A Tour of KTR Motorsports righten the dark days of February Bwinter, and join NER for our 10 A Tour of Turner Motorsports January meeting, a tour of KTR 25 Driver Education Ground Motorsports, located near our School, Hosted By HMS Autocross site in Ayer, MA. KTR Motorsports is one of the very best restoration shops for vintage racing March cars anywhere, and a visit here 3 Zone 1 Tech Tactics makes the perfect bookend to 25 NER Newcomer’s Mtg our always-popular biennial @ Ira Porsche visits to Paul Russell Co. April For over 20 years, KTR has 28-29 New England Ramble To specialized in the restoration, The Equinox Hotel service, and preparation for racing of classic European May sports racing machines from 6 NER Autocross School @NHIS the 50’s through the 70’s. Starting with the restoration of classic Ferrari’s, KTR’s stable of custom- 7 NER Driver Education @NHIS ers’ cars has grown to include a wide variety of street and racing sportcars, including OSCA, Lola, 19-20 Zone 1 Concours Alfa Romeo, Lotus, Allard, MG, Chevron, Ralt, Lamborghini, and many more. Of course, we can d’Elegance & Rally @ Newport, RI expect to find some Porsches in this distinguished company. Our tour will include the showroom, the restoration shops, and a brief look at their Dyno. June Although very tightly packed, the car storage area always has some amazing classics. General 1-3 Zone 1 Club Race @ manager Andy Funk (and maybe even owner/racer Bob Gett) will describe the history of KTR and Watkins Glen its very comprehensive program of race preparation and on-track support for its customers. 2 AutoX #1 @ Fort Devens Please plan to arrive at KTR around 10:00 AM. There will be coffee and pastries ready to counter 22-24 Zone 1 48 Hrs @ Watkins the effects of January weather while we gather and wait for our tour to start. Plan to be finished Glen Driver Education around lunchtime. A visit to KTR is always worthwhile. Their knowledge, hospitality, and, of course, mind-blowing selection of extraordinary cars will keep your motoring enthusiasm level up until July 9 - 11 NER Driver Education @ it’s time to put your Porsche back on the road. Reservations are not necessary, but to help our Mont Tremblant planning, and as a courtesy to KTR, please email Win Perry at [email protected] if you are plan- 14 AutoX #2 @ Fort Devens ning on attending this meeting. 25-26 NER Driver Education @ Watkins Glen Directions: KTR European Motorsports 99 Fitchburg Rd. (Route 2A) Ayer, Massachusetts 01432 Telephone: 978-772-7800 August From I-95/128: Take Route 2 West. After you drive under I-495, travel another 3.6 miles on Rte. 2W. 11 AutoX #3 @ Fort Devens Take Route 111 North (towards Ayer) for 2 miles. At the rotary, take Route 2A West towards Ayer. 17-19 NER Driver Education @ Continue on Rte. 2A into Ayer center, and stay on Rte 2A as it turns right in downtown Ayer. After Mosport this right turn, drive 0.5 miles and take the left fork, remaining on Rte 2A. KTR is another 0.5 miles September further on the left at the railroad crossing. 6 NER Driver Education @NHIS 8 PorscheFest Concours From I-495: From I495: Take Route 2 West. Travel 3.6 miles on Rte. 2W. Follow directions from I-95. d’Elegance @ Larz Anderson r Auto Museum 8 AutoX #4 @ Fort Devens

October 6 AutoX #5 @ Fort Devens

December 1 Annual Dinner

page 12 N O R E A S T E R N O R E A S T E R page13 Sleeping With The Enemy - A Visit To Turner Motorsports Saturday, February 10th - Starting @ 10:00 AM n the racetrack, Porsche and BMW are often mortal enemies Obattling for superiority. These two German automakers have taken a very different approach to car configuration, but both are absolutely dedicated to high performance driving in cars that also include practicality and reliability. That’s why we buy them after all! Off the track, there is mutual respect among owners of Bimmers and Porsches, and not a few of us have a foot in each camp. Come to Turner Motorsport in Amesbury MA for NER’s February meeting and see BMW’s at their very best. Will Turner, the founder of Turner Motorsport, is a genuine legend in racing, both as a team owner and as a driver. 2006 was an outstanding year for TMSR (Turner Motorsport Racing). Turner Motorsport driver Anders Hainer became the 2006 Grand Am Cup Champion in the Grand Sport class after the series final race, a 6-hour endurance race at Virginia International Raceway. Hainer and co-driver Boris Said in their BMW M3 finished in sixth place – twenty-one spots ahead of their rivals in the Champion- ship, Patrick Long and Brent Martini in the Porsche (Ouch!). Right after this, Turner Motorsport was crowned a second champion in the Grand Am Cup endurance series. Will Turner and Don Salama finished in second place in the 6-hour Street Tuner race at Virginia International Raceway to clinch this championship. And in SCCA, Will Turner put up a strong fight at the Runoffs championship in the T2 class, finishing third in a Turner Motor- sport/Toyo Tires BMW M3. It was his sixth podium in the M3 in the T2 class this year. Clearly, these guys know how to race. However TMS is more than just a race shop. The company was founded in 1993 by Will Turner to provide BMW enthusiasts with Ultra High Performance BMW Accessories at reasonable prices. Turner Motorsport has evolved into a tuning company dedicated to developing and manufacturing highly regarded products for both BMW’s and MINI’s. And I can think of a few NER members who are also enthusiastic MINI owners! Our tour will be led by Will Turner himself. TMS includes a showroom, service shop, machine shop, and the race shop with a Dyno room. Expect an interesting history of TMS plus lots of insights about racing among the pros. Plan to arrive at 10:00 AM. As always NER will provide coffee and munchies to wake you up and quiet that growling stomach. The meeting should be over around 12:00 noon. See you there. Reservations are not required for the Turner Motorsport tour, but if you have any questions, please contact Win Perry at (781) 933- 5300 x 104 or (preferably) e-mail: [email protected].

Directions: Turner Motorsport is located at 16 Hunt Rd. South in Amesbury, MA 01913 in the northeastern corner of the state. Telephone: 978- 388-7769. From West of Boston: take I-95/Route 128 North to Exit 37B and then take I-93 North (From Boston: take I-93 North). Continue on I-93 N until Exit 44A. Then take I-495 North. Continue on I-495 N until Exit 54 (for about 21 miles). Take Route 150 towards Ames- bury. After 0.2 miles on Route 150, bear right onto the Hunt Rd/Hunt Rd S ramp. Almost immediately, bear left at Hunt Rd/Hunt Rd S and go 0.4 mi to Turner Motorsport. r

page 14 N O R E A S T E R Thrill Rides 2007 - Driver Education Ground School Saturday, February 25th - Starting @ 10:00 AM adies, gentlemen and younger drivers…..if you’ve ever Ldreamed of driving your Porsche at speed, feeling exhila- rated by its performance and testing your mettle, we invite you to get a leap on our upcoming track season by attending Thrill Rides 2007 on Sunday, February 25th. This is NER’s annual introduction to our Driver Education program graciously hosted by Joe Marko of HMS Motorsport in Peabody, MA. Directions to HMS can be found at www.hmsmotorsport.com/info. This interactive classroom session will give you a great overview of NER’s on-track driving program. We’ll discuss the fundamentals of high performance track driving and how these techniques can be applied to improve your everyday, on-street driving. You’ll hear how to prepare for an event, how and where our events are held and, most of all, you’ll learn how much fun it all is. You’ll also get an informative handout to jog your memory when all else fails. Driver Education events are by no means “for men only”. Each year, a growing number of female and younger drivers attend these events. So, all you ladies, teens and twenty-somethings, “Prior to attending last years ground school, I didn’t know this is a special invitation for you to join us on February 25th. In what to expect at the track. Now after driving in 8 DE addition to presenting general information on our Driver Educa- events I can hardly wait until next season!” tion program, we’ll have special sections in the presentation Sarah Anderson 2006 Attendee that are specifically aimed at you! Check-in and a continental breakfast will begin at 9:30am followed by our presentation from 10am - 12noon. You’ll also have ample time to see the practical and fun stuff that HMS has to offer, including helmets, gloves, harnesses and other safety equip- ment. At the end of the program, HMS will host a pizza party. Sure, February 25th is a Sunday morning in the deep mid-winter but before you know it, your fellow Porschephiles will be driving on exciting tracks next spring while you’re fertilizing the lawn, wishing you’d taken us up on this offer. So, please mark the date on your calendar and join us…! And remember, attending this “Ground School” in no way obligates you to sign up for a DE event. However, we hope you agree that the only way to truly experience and appreciate what you and your Porsche are capable of doing is to drive it on a road track. Questions? - email [email protected]. Who should attend? Anyone interested in learning about our 2007 Driver Education program and improving their driving. While everyone is welcomed to register for Thrill Rides 2007, NER’s Driver Education event participants must be current PCA members, have a valid driver’s license and 18 years or older. r

NER 2007 Driver Education Ground School at HMS Motorsport - February 25th

Name (s)

Address: City / State / Zip

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Cost: Early Registration (must be postmarked by January 31st) - $10/person; Late/Onsite registration - $20/person Send check (payable to NER/PCA) to Steve Artick, 17 Coburn St, Burlington, MA 01803

N O R E A S T E R page 15 Mystery’s of NER Events Revealed At Annual NewComer’s Meeting Sunday, March 25th @1:00 PM - Hosted By Ira Porsche here are no doubt a number of questions running through Tthe minds of all new members of the Northeast Region Porsche Club of America. Questions like what can I do as a member? Or where are events held in the Boston area? Or what can I learn about taking care of my Porsche? That’s why each spring we hold a “Newcomer’s Meeting”. This is the perfect event to attend if you want to find out exactly what the Porsche Club is all about, and the fun you can have as a member. As always the Newcomers Meeting will be hosted by Ira Porsche in Danvers. To make it easy for new members to get a glimpse of all of our activities, we organize the day much like a “Porsche Club Exposition”. Each activity organized by the region will have its own area where you will be able to meet and talk with the people that run that particular type of event. Stop by and check out some of the following activities:

• Driver Education - Want to learn to drive your Porsche in a safe, high speed environment (racetracks)? Watch some in-car video and get answers to your questions. This year we’ll be hosting events at Mont-Tremblant, NHIS, and Watkins Glen. • Autocross - Think you can drive really fast between, around and through a course marked with bright orange cones? Talk to some of our region’s talented competitors. Our events are held at nearby Fort Devens in Ayer, MA. • Concours D’Elegance - Looking for a place to show off that beautifully restored or clean street Porsche? Find out how others do it, and learn what products to use. Our September PorscheFest event is a summer highlight with 80 plus Porsches on display at the Larz Anderson Auto Museum in Brookline. • Rally/Tours - Just like to drive interesting roads and stay at interesting places? Learn about some cool up-coming trips. Our annual New England Ramble regularly attracts 250 participants touring to a fabulous New England destination. This year we’re headed to the Equinox Hotel in Manchester, VT • Monthly Meetings & Tech Sessions - Eagerbb to learn more about your car or just soak up Porsche technical information? Guest speakers, technical sessions, and tours to famous restoration shops are featured events each year. There is no better way to get to know your fellow Porsche enthusiasts.

While the main focus of this event is to acquaint new members to the club, established members are also welcome to check into some of the things they haven’t tried yet or just to chat with the newcomers to help them feel at home. There is always something new to do or learn in the Northeast Region Porsche Club of America. The meeting will be held on a Sunday in March and will start at 1:00 PM at Ira Porsche’s beautiful showroom and shop. There will be plenty to see and plenty of refreshments provided by our hosts at Ira Porsche. There is no fee or pre-registration required for this event, but please email (preferred) or call Win Perry so we can get an accu- rate count of attendees. For questions and registration email to: Win Perry (781)933-5300 Ext 104 (d), (781)863-1107 (h), or email [email protected].

Directions: Ira Motor Group is located on Route 114 in Danvers. From Route 128, take exit 25 to Route 114 west. IRA will be 1.7 miles on your right. From 95, take Exit 47 to Route 114 East. IRA will be 0.6 miles on your left. From Route 1, take Route 114 East. IRA will be 0.6 miles on your left. See you there! r

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nce again it’s time to think about taking the street Porsche off its trickle charger, adjusting the tire pressures and strip- ping off the old wax and applying a new coat. No no, not this minute but in time for our annual New England Spring Ramble sponsored each year by European Performance Engineering in Natick, MA. And if you’re one of those with only a dedicated track Porsche, consider using your dually, diesel tow vehicle or MDX, SRX, RAV, CRV, LS, Q or whatever, O‘cause you don’t want to miss this event. This year we’re headed to The Equinox, a Rock Resort Hotel in Manchester Village, VT. We last visited Manchester in 2005 when we stopped for an excellent lunch at The Equinox and proceeded to our overnight stay at The Sagamore in Bolton Landing, NY. This year we’re reversing things with a different twist to the itinerary. For the first time enjoy a two night Ramble to give you more time to enjoy the amenities at The Equinox as well as the shopping and activities in Manchester Center, VT. You’ll make your own way to The Equinox on Friday, (I’ve negotiated an excellent room rate), with Friday meals on your own. The earlier you get to Manchester the more time you’ll have to enjoy the resort’s huge indoor pool, tennis under the bubble, archery, the Avenya Spa, hot tub, off-road driving school, British School of Falconry, Orvis wing shooting and fly fishing school, horseback riding, and golf. Manchester Center shopping includes 170 designer outlets, company stores and boutiques; information at www.ManchesterVermont.com. As always, please contact the hotel directly, well in advance of your arrival, to arrange for golf, spa treatments and other amenities not included in our NER package (pool, hot tub sauna, steam rooms and exercise facilities are included). For further details and pictures, visit www.Equinox.RockResorts.com. If you are unable to get to The Equinox on Friday there are many motels, inns and B & Bs in the Brattleboro area; www.Vermon- tHotels.org, www.BrattleboroChamber.org/visit/lodge.php. And if you must drive up Saturday morning, it is only 2 ½ hours from the Rtes. 495 / 2 junction to The Equinox. We’ll convene on Saturday morning at 7:30 AM for registration, a Continental Breakfast, and drivers’ meeting and be on the road by 9:15 AM heading to The Sagamore on Lake George for a wonderful lunch. We should be back at The Equinox mid-afternoon in time to enjoy more of the resort and bend elbows with friends. You’ll remember if you were on the 2005 Ramble how great the upper NY State roads are for our Porsches, hilly, winding, twisting etc. Joyce and I have laid out a route as good as the 2005 return route (it’s darn tough to do better than that route) for your enjoy- ment. Our Saturday night Equinox rates include your room, hors d’eouvres during our cocktail hour (cash bar), Saturday night dinner and Sunday morning breakfast buffet, resort charge and are inclusive of all service charges, gratuities and taxes. The Friday night

page 18 N O R E A S T E R Equinox rate includes your room, resort charge and are inclusive of all service charges, gratuities and taxes. There is a new wrinkle to our process noted below so it behooves you to call The Equinox to reserve your accommodations promptly AFTER RECEIVING MY ACKNOWLEDGEMENT EMAIL – NOT BEFORE. Do not worry about your place in the pecking order as I will notify The Equinox of your name (allowing them to then accept your reservation – they will not accept your reservation until I give them your name), and notify you of your acceptance, in the order in which I receive the registrations.

The Equinox Single Double Friday $159.51 $159.51 Saturday $275.74 $385.96

Finally the details: A) Send in the registration fee (which includes continental breakfast at The Equinox and lunch at The Sagamore Resort) of $50 per person ($70 after March 1) with your completed entry form below. PLEASE PRINT LEGIBLY; IF I CAN NOT READ YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS…YOU GET THE PICTURE! B) Registration fees are fully refundable through March 1, and 50% refundable thereafter through March 31. The Equinox reservations are cancelable through April 12, 2007. C) Shortly after your entry form and check are received you’ll get an email from me with FURTHER DETAILS including a phone number to use in making your reservation with The Equinox. DO NOT CALL THE EQUINOX AND ATTEMPT TO MAKE A RESERVA- TION BEFORE YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT EMAIL – IT WILL NOT WORK - BUT WILL GUM UP THE PROCESS. D) If you do not get my acknowledgement within two weeks of mailing your registration – CONTACT ME as something has gone awry. E) In prior years the hotels and I have been dealing with a monumental hassle factor created by forgetful and/or procrastinating Rambleites. As a result – you must make your reservations with The Equinox within two weeks of receiving my acceptance email. If you do not, I will remove your name from The Equinox’s reservation acceptance list, notify you of this situation, and it will cost you $50/room to reinstate your Ramble registration. D) Our block of rooms at The Equinox will be held until April 6, 2007. Thereafter rooms at our rates will be on a space available basis. Rooms canceled after April 12, 2007 are non-refundable. Questions to Bruce Hauben at 978.952.8517 before 8:00 PM or [email protected]

2007 New England Ramble Registration Form - $50/person until March 1st - $70/person thereafter Circle The Rambles You’ve Attended Entrant/Co-Entrant Names: ‘86 The Quechee Inn ‘87 The Quechee Inn Address: ‘88 The Red Lion Inn ‘89 The Black Point Inn City/State/Zip: ‘90 The Chatham Bars Inn ‘91 The Wolfeboro Inn Phone (day - optional): Phone (eve): ‘92 The Old Tavern At Grafton ‘93 The Eagle Mountain Inn Email: ‘94 Cranwell ‘95 The Woodstock Inn Porsche: Year/Model/Color: License Plate #: ‘96 The Equinox ‘97 The Black Point Inn Meal Choices will be included in your acceptance email ‘98 The Sagamore Inn ‘99 The Wequasset Inn Mail to: Bruce Hauben, 5 Apple Ridge Ln, Littleton, MA 01460 ‘00 Cranwell Checks Payable To: NER/PCA ‘01 TopNotch ‘02 Mt Washington ‘03 The Woodstock Inn Sponsored By ‘04 The Samoset Resort ‘05 The Sagamore Inn ‘06 Stoweflake Resort If you were on the ‘06 Ramble and your registration information was correct in the registration packet, it is only necessary to indicate your attendance in ‘06

N O R E A S T E R page 19 To DE, Or Not To DE Copy By Laurie Jitts What is a DE program? ing apex at Mont Tremblant. Just as importantly, highpoints of There are two ways to answer the question. my summer DE’ing include laughing with new and old friends From a technical perspective, Drivers Education (DE) is a pro- over the events of the day, or as an instructor sharing what I gram developed by the PCA to allow drivers of all skills the op- have been taught and watching the smile of new students as portunity to drive on real racetracks in a safe and fun environ- they discover what they and the car are really capable of. But ment. Typically a DE event is run over 1, 2 or 3 days. Each day I’m one of the crazy addicts. Many attend only a few a days a will have five driving groups (divided by experience and skill year, and enjoy building their competency and letting the car level) who each go out 4 times do what it was built to do. for 20 to 30 minutes. Groups are divided to ensure maximum Getting Yourself There safety and fun by enabling you Getting there is easy. You can drive anything, be at any skill to drive with similarly experi- level and any age over 18. Cars range from 1950s 356s through enced drivers at similar speeds. to the latest and greatest cup cars. The requirements are mini- In the novice groups, drivers are mal: your car needs to be in good mechanical order and needs accompanied by PCA recog- to be inspected by a PCA certified technical inspector who nized instructors who will teach is listed on our website. We suggest you do this a few weeks you high performance driving in advance. After that, turn up to the track. On the website techniques and fundamentals. you’ll find a list of things worth bringing with you (e.g. water, “DEing” is not however, racing or brake pads and appropriate layered clothing). Also note we do even preparation for racing. The require a fire extinguisher (after your first event) and you will events are not timed and there need a helmet with an appropriate rating. Mechanical exper- are no prizes. We intentionally Laurie Jitts tise is not required; there are always experienced people at the restrict passing zones to ensure your safety and we enforce track who will love to help you out if you need it. safety rules. This year, we’ll be visiting various race tracks which range From an enthusiasts perspective (such as myself), DE’ing is a from the tight and technical Loudon course at NH, to famous lifestyle throughout the summer. Waking moments are spent racetracks in both the US and Canada including Watkins Glen, at the track, or thinking about the next time there. I live for Mosport and Mont Tremblant. And this year we’ll go to a new the rush of adrenalin that comes from moments like touching course near to Toronto, Calabogie, that is claimed to be fantas- 150 mph just before jumping on the brakes at the “bus stop” at tic. Recommended places to stay are located on the website. Watkins Glen. Or, allowing the car to drift out to the turn-in, at For the complete novice, it is worth noting there are great, fun the end of the front straight before powering over a blind crest- events that are well worth doing, where you can comfortably introduce yourself to the sport with lots of other newcomers. The first is held in February at HMS Motorsports in Pea- body, and is designed as an introduction to DEing and typically includes introduc- tory speeches from highly experienced drivers and newer members. Best of all, there’s free pizza. The second is our opening event in Loudon in May, called Novice Day. This will include special sessions for novices including basic driving skill technique lessons, skid pan, ex- tended lectures, and lots of laughter. It’s always a lot of fun in a relaxed environment. DE is a different experience for all people. It has broad appeal attracting all audiences and competencies. The only critical components are a desire and a car! Hope to see you there. r Laurie on track at Mont-Tremblant

page 20 N O R E A S T E R N O R E A S T E R page 21 Porsche News Copy & Photos Provided By Porsche Cars North America World’s Largest Gathering of Porsche Race Cars and Drivers 956/962. In coupe form, the 12-cylinder 917/K was the first to Highlight Porsche 917 and Celebrate 25th Anniversary of Porsche to score an overall win the 24 Hours of Le Mans, scor- Porsche 956/962. ing back-to-back victories in the 1970 and 1971 editions of the French racing classic. Fitted with twin-turbochargers producing ATLANTA, GA – Dec. 20, 2006 — Porsche Cars North America more than 1000 horsepower, the mighty open-cockpit 917/10 (PCNA) and Daytona International Speedway today announced and 917/30 rocketed to Sports Car Club of America Can-Am Porsche Rennsport Reunion III will take place at the famed championships in 1972 and 1973. These achievements by the Florida racetrack the weekend of November 2-4, 2007. 917 moved Porsche to the forefront of the sports car racing Sponsored by PCNA and organized by Brian Redman’s Inter- world. continental Events, Inc., Porsche Rennsport Reunion III is open Since making its Le Mans debut in 1982 with a stunning to the public and brings together an unprecedented gathering one-two-three overall finish, the Porsche 956 and its 962 stable of significant Porsche vintage and current racecars and those mate have established themselves as the most successful who have driven them to victory in the world’s most famous models in the history of international sports car racing. Among sports car races. It features a three-day program of on-track their record number of overall victories spanning 14 seasons competition plus a concours d’elegance, which is open to the are seven in the 24 Hours of Le Mans, six in the Rolex 24 at event’s participants by invitation. In addition, special activities Daytona, and four in the 12 Hours of Sebring. are planned honoring the series of awesome Porsche 917 race- Additional details of the Porsche Rennsport Reunion will be cars and commemorating the 25th Anniversary of the racing published on Porsche’s press web site (www.press.porsche. debut of the all-conquering Porsche 956/962 prototype racers. com), Brian Redman’s Intercontinental Events web site (www. Held at three-year intervals, the third edition of Porsche rennsport2007.com), and Daytona International Speedway’s Rennsport Reunion returns to Daytona International Speed- web site (http://www.daytonainternationalspeedway.com/), as way following that track’s highly successful staging of Porsche they become available. Ticket information is available by con- Rennsport Reunion II in 2004. On that occasion, more than 600 tacting Daytona International Speedway at 1-800-PITSHOP Porsche racecars and dozens of legendary Porsche race drivers participated in a truly memorable weekend dedicated to Dyson Racing To Campaign Two Porsche RS Spyders In Porsche’s motorsport heritage. 2007 American Le Mans Series “Given the tremendous response to our last event there,” said Peter Schwarzenbauer, president and chief executive officer of ATLANTA – December 18 - Dyson Racing, located in Poughkeep- Porsche Cars North America, “Daytona International Speedway sie, New York, with Porsche Motorsports roots going back to is the logical choice as the site for Porsche Rennsport Reunion the mid ‘80s, will race two 2007 Porsche RS Spyder prototypes III. It is filled with Porsche racing history and is one of the few in the upcoming American Le Mans Series season. tracks in America capable of conducting an event of this mag- The team, which has been a force in the American Le Mans nitude.” Series since the series started in 1999 and a winner of two Porsche Rennsport Reunion III will honor two of Porsche’s ALMS championships, is also a veteran Porsche squad dating most historic racing models – the Porsche 917 and Porsche back to the early days of the Porsche 962. From 1985 until the end of 1991, Dyson Racing Porsche 962s scored 10 overall wins in the IMSA Camel GT series and the team’s drivers took home four Porsche Cup North America trophies awarded to North America’s top non-factory Porsche driver. Hartmut Kristen, head of Porsche Motorsport worldwide, was pleased that a private team of Dyson’s caliber has decided to embrace the RS Spyder program. “When we announced our ALMS participation in Atlanta in April 2005, it was our target to have the RS Spyder being raced by customer teams in 2007. So having the Dyson team as a customer is exactly what we were going for. We will continue our development work together with the Penske Motorsports team and we are going to do all the testing with them. The results of this work and the new developments will be made available to our customer teams as well. This is a very clear arrangement. The RS Spyders for Penske and Dyson are exactly Porsche 917s at Laguna Seca, Photo By Andy Schupack continued on page 24

page 22 N O R E A S T E R N O R E A S T E R page 23 Porsche News- continued from page 22 the same 2007 models, and the engines we are providing to American Le Mans Series full time in 2003, and has been one of the teams are identical as well,” said Kristen, who indicated the series’ most consistent competitors since then. that Porsche will provide a factory race engine engineer and a Porsche RS Spyder race engineer to the Dyson team. Dyson today Dyson Racing had previously announced their drivers for the 2007 season – Chris Dyson, Butch Leitzinger, Andy Wallace and Chris Dyson now runs the team’s day-to-day operations as well Guy Smith, with an additional announcement still to come on as being one of the four drivers. He has seen the Porsche RS the team’s extra drivers for the opening 12-hour event at Se- Spyder successes as a track rival in 2006, and looks forward to bring. Dyson expects to take delivery of one car in time for the being a Porsche driver in 2007. ALMS winter test at Sebring in late January, with the second car “We are thrilled with this new partnership. The Porsche factory, due to arrive in February. the development engineers at testing, and the technical staff at the track will all be supporting our efforts. We look forward Dyson and Porsche – a storied history to competing against Penske Motorsports, but we know they are development partners, as well. This is a very nice step in our After initial stints in SCCA club racing and IMSA GTO in the late team’s evolution, and returning to Porsche feels like coming 1970s and early 1980s, team patriarch Rob Dyson was look- home,” said Dyson, who was six years old when his dad first ran ing to move up to the International Motor Sports Association’s his 962 in 1985. top class – GTP. He was considering a March chassis when the late Bob Akin told him that the Porsche 962 was the way to go. Besides Porsche’s great engineering and technical support, Akin reminded Dyson of Porsche’s heritage; “no one collects Marches,” he quipped. Dyson went to Porsche Motorsport North America Presi- dent Al Holbert to buy a 962 in 1985, but the company was all sold out for the year. Privateer Bruce Leven, who bought the first Porsche 962 (chassis #101) was selling his car, and Dyson The car bought it (and he still owns it today). He and co-driver Drake Olson arrived at Lime Rock Park – round #8 of the series, and Developed at Porsche’s Research and Development Center immediately went to Goodyear to inquire about the company’s in Weissach near Stuttgart, the 2007 Porsche RS Spyder is an free tire program. Goodyear racing chief Leo Mehl informed evolution of the sports prototype that won the LMP2 Champi- Dyson that they had to win a race before they could qualify for onship in the American Le Mans Series (ALMS) under the guid- free tires – and Olson did just that. ance of Penske Motorsports. Olson went on to win Road America with Bobby Rahal and Porsche has developed and built the open cockpit RS Spyder Price Cobb at Columbus, earning the Porsche Cup for North in accordance with the rules and regulations of the French Au- America for 1985. In ’86, Dyson and Cobb won both Riverside tomobile Club de’l Ouest (A.C.O.) sanctioning body under the and Sears Point in a new Porsche 962, and Cobb won the North designation “Le Mans Prototypes 2”. This means that this racing American Porsche Cup. In ’87, James Weaver joined the team, car may be entered, in the American Le Mans Series (ALMS), the and he and Cobb won their first race together at Road Atlanta. European Le Mans Series (LMS), and the 24 Hours of Le Mans. They also won Road America and Watkins Glen, with Cobb Choosing the lighter of two A.C.O. prototype racing catego- again winning the North American Porsche cup. ries, Porsche is facing competition at the highest level of tech- 1988 was the year of the Nissan domination in IMSA GTP, but nology, while at the same time limiting the cost of racing the Dyson Racing’s Porsche 962s scored the only two non-Nis- car with a view to future entry of the RS Spyder by customers. san wins that year, taking the street races at Miami and San Using thorough computer simulations and tests in the wind Antonio. Price Cobb scored his third straight North American tunnel, Porsche engineers have designed an updated and Porsche Cup title – the team’s fourth. The team continued to upgraded chassis for next season. Optimization of the wing race Porsche 962s through 1991 before IMSA changed the rules and rear diffuser serves not only to enhance the aerodynamic and then went through an ownership change. efficiency of the car, but also to improve the range of set-up op- Through the nineties, the team solidified its position as one tions for different kinds of racetracks. At the same time, the car- of North America’s premiere sports car teams. Dyson Racing bon-fiber body has been modified for an even higher standard competed and won championships in the IMSA World Sports of ease and convenience for service and maintenance. And last Car Championship and the USRRC Can-Am Championship, as but not least, the thermodynamic qualities of the RS Spyder well as the 2000 and 2001 Grand-Am series. It returned to the continued on page 26 page 24 N O R E A S T E R N O R E A S T E R page 25 Porsche News - continued from page 24 have been optimized by re-designing the air ducts leading into of the RS Spyder modified for even faster and more precise and out of the radiators. handling in 2007. Fitted with mandated air restrictors, the 3.4-liter, 90-degree, V8 Great attention has also been given to the ongoing devel- racing engine developed by Porsche for long-distance events opment of various other car components such as the central produces 503 bhp, an increase in output over the former model electrics, the hydraulic system, and the power steering. by 23 bhp. The weight of the car is also in line with the A.C.O. The brakes feature double master cylinders, variable brake regulations, with the new RS Spyder weighing in at exactly 775 force distribution and inner-vented carbon-fibre discs measur- kilos or 1709 lbs. ing 380 millimetres or 14.96” in diameter on the front axle and The sequential six-speed gearbox with its three-plate carbon- 355 millimetres or 13.98” at the rear. fiber clutch is fitted in length-wise and is integrated into the The racing tires for this prototype come from Michelin as a chassis as a load-bearing component. Gears are shifted directly Porsche’s partner included from the beginning in the develop- from paddles on the steering wheel. Porsche has upgraded the ment of the RS Spyder. gearbox for the forthcoming racing season with the primary In 2006, the Porsche RS Spyder scored seven class wins in 10 objective to make the gearshift even more reliable, smoother ALMS events, including a one-two finish overall at Mid-Ohio and less demanding on all the components involved, and at the – enroute to the LMP2 championship. same time even more precise. This prototype sports car is based on a carbon-fiber mono- Porsche Releases Initial Details and Photos of 2008 coque chassis, with double wishbone track arms for the front Cayennes wheels attached to the ultra-stiff and light body structure. The double wishbones at the rear, in turn, are fastened to a carbon- ATLANTA, GA, Dec. 4, 2006 — Four years after their stunning fiber element bolted on to the transmission housing. Torsion debut in the world market, the next generation of the highly springs and pushrod-operated four-way gas pressure dampers, successful Porsche Cayenne and its Turbo and S variants will be as well as bending-leaf anti-roll bars, round off the suspension seen for the first time at next month’s North American Interna-

2008 Cayennes

page 26 N O R E A S T E R tional Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit. The trio of Porsche SUVs January 2, 2007. incorporates attractive new styling, enhanced engine perfor- In his new position, Pryor will become a member of PCNA’s mance, and innovative handling technology. senior leadership team and serve on its Executive Commit- To increase power and torque, as well as fuel economy, the tee. As Vice President of Marketing, he will be responsible for engines on all three new Cayenne models are equipped with all aspects of Porsche’s marketing strategy and advertising in direct gasoline injection, known at Porsche as Direct Fuel North America. Injection (DFI). To improve the Cayenne’s already exceptional Pryor joined Porsche’s Aftersales department in 1998, then handling, directional stability, and ride comfort, an inventive moved to the Finance group where he rose to be Porsche’s new Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control (PDCC) is available as an Manager of Financial Planning and Analysis. In 2004, he made option on each of the new SUVs. the leap to the Marketing department and is currently oversee- More information on the new Porsche Cayenne, Cayenne S, ing the Product Planning and Market Research group. He is a and Cayenne Turbo will be available at the NAIAS Porsche press core member of the Panamera development team and has led conference on January 8. Designated as 2008 models, the trio of numerous product initiatives for the North American market. new Porsche SUVs will arrive at North American Porsche dealer- “David’s eight years at PCNA gives him a very solid under- ships in March of 2007. standing of Porsche from a financial, product and marketing standpoint,“ said Peter Schwarzenbauer, PCNA President and Porsche Cars North America Announces Appointment of CEO. “Most importantly, David is closely attuned to the brand David Pryor as Vice President of Marketing and knows what makes our cars attractive to our unique customer base.” r ATLANTA, December 13, 2006 --- Porsche Cars North America (PCNA) today announced the appointment of David Pryor, to the position of Vice President of Marketing at PCNA effective

N O R E A S T E R page 27 AutoX Winners Copy By Ron Mann, Photos By Daniel Walton & Provided By Ron Mann ome five thousand years after the invention of wheeled racing, which it’s pretty safe to assume occurred within a few Shours of some middle-eastern genius first divining the true worth of circular slabs of stone, we of the Northeast Region of PCA are pleased to announce the names of the latest crop of talented individuals to master the ultimate use of circles in the service of mankind. This year’s group consists of:

Class Driver Car 1. Mark Schnoerr 914 2.0L 2. Joe Kraetsch 924S 4. Neil Halbert 944S2 5. George Rouhart 968 6. Francis O’Day 914-6 Ron Mann 7. Brian Laws 911SC 8. Jon Cowen Boxster 8 SS. Steve Ross Boxster 9. Greg Osche Boxster S 10. George Skaubitis 911RSA 11. George Dominiak 993 11 SS. Dave Keimach 997 C4S 13. Steve Berry 944S2 14. Charles Stromeyer 993TT 15. Ron Mann 911RS

Congratulations, gentlemen and ladi... Hey, what happened to the Jon Cowen females? C’mon girls! Let’s get out there and show the guys what

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Dave Keimach

Steve Ross

George Dominiak the next five thousand years are going to be like! In the meantime, I think we can all agree that much praise and thanks should go to our outgoing Autocross Chair, Chris Tuck, who for the past two seasons has labored to help make NER’s AX program as successful as it’s been. But Chris doesn’t get all the credit; we need to acknowledge all the members of the AX committee: George Rouhart, Neil Halbert, Brian Laws, Fran O’Day, Nann Weissenberger, Steve Ross and the one and only Don Wolcott. Personally, I very much enjoyed working with all of them this year and very much look forward to working Mark Skala page 30 N O R E A S T E R Mark Schnoerr

Brian Laws region members (and some of our friends in NCR) given the success of this year’s Zone 1 autocross. There was uniform praise from the Zone officials, noting that it was a fabulous event. Joe Kraetsch As always, if you’re cu- Charles Stromeyer rious as to what this sport is all about, get in touch with Steve or me and we’d be happy to chat about this or any other of NER’s with Steve and those returning again next year. Equally, I think range of activities. Happy Holidays! r we should all be quite proud of the job done by a number of

Steve Berry

N O R E A S T E R page 31 Annual Dinner Gala Brings 2006 To A Close Copy By Win Perry & Photos By Dave Weber he first Saturday in December brings one of Northeast up was a tart and sweet winter salad of greens, fruit, nuts and Region’s great traditions: our Annual Dinner Gala, a Vermont goat cheese. After this was consumed and the plates Tfitting event to usher in the holiday season. This year were being cleared, it was time to thank the members of NER’s NER returned to the gracious and spacious clubhouse of The Board who were retiring and to welcome in the 2007 Board International golf club and conference center in Bolton. With of Directors. Completing their terms were: Steve Boris, Presi- most of our Porsches garaged for the long New England winter dent (who of course becomes Past President) and Steve Ross, (although, unlike last year with its snow covered landscape, a Membership. The new Board for 2007 includes: Bruce Hauben, few stalwarts took advantage of the mild weather and arrived President; Win Perry, Vice President – Administrative; Ron Mann, in their favorite marque), the Annual Dinner Gala provides a fes- Vice President – Activities; Bob Cohen, Treasurer; Michelle tive event to celebrate, to dress up, to dine and to dance among Wang, Secretary; John Bergen, Membership; and Dave Weber, friends. Nor’easter Editor. Then came the raffle. Dave and Susana Weber Arriving just after the 6:00 PM start of the cocktail hour, I was had brought a ton of goodies from NER’s store. Shirts, calendars, presented with an elegant tableaux of tables festooned with discount certificates, two of Susana’s framed art prints, and a linens, fine china and seasonal wintry greens centerpieces grand prize: an autographed copy of Karl Ludvigsen’s three-vol- designed by Michelle Wang to provide a candlelight dining ume masterpiece, Excellence Was Expected. experience. The reception area was already full of members and After all this excitement, it was time to dig into the main guests raising their glasses and making and renewing acquain- course and relax with one’s tablemates. The International tances. Clad in tuxedos and party dresses, we looked like a served up a delicious selection of entrees: thick filet mignon pretty posh crowd. Music from a grand piano set in the midst of with chervil crème fraiche, fillet of salmon with sweet chili the tables added to the ambience. beurre blanc, and herb chicken Bon Champi with mushroom At 7:00, it was time to be seated. Trying to move our members, stuffing and Marsala sauce. No complaints about this menu. busily conversing in the bar and reception areas, over to the While our dinner plates were being cleared, it was time for dining tables was a bit like herding cats. Eventually we were the Autocross and Track Committees to present their awards. all seated, and the attentive staff began to serve dinner. First Outgoing Autocross Chair Chris Tuck presented personalized

On the dance floor page 32 N O R E A S T E R 2007’s class winners in Autocross competition

Deb Avery, Robert Cohen & Michelle Wang

Charlie & Martha Dow

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Lee & Cuan Coulter with Chris & Mike Woodward

Jerry Pellegrino receives the Instructor of the Year trophy

Zone 1 rep Henry Hoeh Michael Norek Zone 1 AutoX trophy Erin Lynch, Susan & Don Moberg

The 2006 Track Committee - many of whom will serve in 2007 page 34 N O R E A S T E R Susana Weber, Jennifer & Diane Artick

Leigh & Tom Tate

Ron Mann, Michael Norek & George Skaubitis

Lillian & Paul Ruggerio and NER logo-emblazoned folding chairs to each class winner. The lucky recipients (and their cars) were: Mark Schnoerr (914 2.0), Joe Kraetsch (924S), Neil Halbert (944S2), George Rouhart (968), Brian Laws (911SC), Jon Cowen (Boxster), Steve Ted & Lesia Shaw Ross (Boxster/SS), Greg Osche (Boxster S), George Skaubitis (964RSA), George Dominiak (993), Dave Keimach (997 C4S/SS),

N O R E A S T E R page 35 Karen & Clifford Steve

Aggie & Dave Kane Our 2006 Chief Instructors, Matthew Wallace and Steve Artick, Steve Berry (944S2), and Charles Stroymeyer (993TT). After the presented the two DE awards: to Jerry Pellegrino for Instructor awards, Chris introduced Steve Ross, the incoming Autocross of the Year, and to Rick Myers for Most Improved Student. Chair for 2007. Our final, club-wide awards were graciously presented by Next up was outgoing Track Committee Chair Bruce Hauben. Dave Weber. Michael Norek received the Seymour Lister (Red Bruce thanked Matthew Wallace for his service as Co-chief Speedster) award, and Kim Saal received the Bob and Liz Instructor last year, and introduced the new committee. For Cornell (Silver Ice Bucket) award for his lengthy service at our the 2007 track season we have: Laurie Jitts, Chairman; Steve annual Concours. Artick and Peter Tracy, Co-chief Instructors; Mark Keefe, Regis- With this, all our business was concluded, and it was time to trar; Paul Avery, Instructor Development; Frank Bruns, Novice roll up the rug (had there been one) and dance. The Vic Paul Development; Pete Donohoe, Track Operations; Chris Luciano, Trio plus his vocalist Melanie played a steady stream of hits Head Scrutineer; and Dave Weber, Marketing and Promotions. until the clock ran out at 11:00. Quite a party. r

Nann Weissenberger & Don Wolcott

page 36 N O R E A S T E R Club Racers and Driver Ed Participants Learn how to communicate with your car...! MoTeC Systems Data Acquisition Seminar on February 4th, 2007... Sign up today!

$125 per person for Early Registration $150 per person for Late/Onsite Registration

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Want to improve your lap times in PCA Club Races or other sanctioned races, or become a better driver at Driver Education events? Understanding the bits of information available to you as you lap a track is critical to advancing your driving skills. Unfortunately most of us lack the ability to interpret which data is meaningful and how to use it to your advantage. On Sunday, February 4th, European Performance Engineering is pleased to present Chris Brown of MoTeC Systems USA, who will present a seminar on data acquisition systems and how to use data to its fullest. MoTeC Systems is one of the world’s premier manufacturers of Engine Management and Data Acquisition Systems and the data interpretation software. Chris is a recognizable face at most Grand Am and Petit LeMans events, and is an expert in all aspects of data acquisition and analysis. He is extremely adept at explaining the importance of using data to understand vehicle dynamics. He is a racer as well as a patient teacher, thus Chris can relate to drivers at all skill levels. Even though many important aspects of track driving can be processed with the use of a data acquisition system, there are also many characteristics of your car’s performance that can be recognized without a sophisticated data acquisition system. The early portion of Chris’ full-day presentation will be most beneficial to those who have data acquisition systems or an interest in using one in the future. The rest of the day will be designed to help all drivers gain a better understanding of how to “communicate” with their cars. You’ll learn how to recognize your car’s tendencies, and how minor changes to the setup or your driving technique will affect the car’s performance. If you know what bits of data are valuable for analysis after a driving session, you can be more aware of what to be looking for on track.

Duscussion Topics: . Why amateur and professional racing teams use data acquisition systems. . Data acquisition system costs, performance gains you can expect for your investment, and the minimum knowledge and experience you need to utilize the system. . How data acquisition can help you achieve optimum car setup, and how minor setup adjustments can affect performance and lap times. . How you can become more aware of what to look for while on the track and how to use this information to improve future sessions. . How to analyze data to determine your driving style and improve your car setup. . Why 80% of your corner speed is determined in the first 10% of the corner. . ...and many other important aspects that will improve your overall driving abilities.

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August. The sister had even driven over to the concours site the owner as she wouldn't see the car again and there was no during the weekend to see if anybody wanted it but she got sense making her feel bad. When I turned the key in the lock at there late and everyone was leaving so she went home without home I could swear that I could hear the car give a sigh of relief. speaking to a soul. I had a sheep herding class last month with The car had been well cared for by the sister who had been our dog Zach that was about 20 minutes from her, so I called to driving it since 1985 but the Texas sun had been really tough on see if I could stop by on the way home. Zach said that he didn't the horizontal surfaces, especially the roof. The paint was flaking mind a side trip, especially if it was to see an old Porsche. down to the primer and there was just no way to hide it. This car The old bathtub was sitting in the driveway and it looked needed to be painted. like it had been there for a while. You can just tell by the leaves With 356s, there just isn't anywhere to stop painting unless that have collected inside the bumpers and the way the dust you do the whole car. If you're going to paint the whole car, you has washed off the car and left a ring around it from a hundred might as well pull out the windows since it's really hard to avoid rain storms. With a luggage rack, Speedster spear down the tape marks. And, if you're going to all that trouble, you'll want side, and 911 alloy wheels it looked like an orphan that nobody to replace the gaskets. And, if you're going to replace the front wanted. Nobody but me, of course. and rear gaskets it would be a good time to replace the side The motor sprung to life after the owner pumped the gas window rubbers. Of course, the door window frames should be twice and turned the key, and it sounded very healthy. The tires pulled to paint the door tops correctly. After all, you want to do were 27 years old and had dry rot cracks big enough to put this right, don't you? You can see where this is going, can't you? your finger in but they held air. I had a full set of the correct Now you know how these project cars get started. All it need- rims (just powder coated last summer) with new tires just wait- ed was paint. I think I'll just drive it around like it is for a while. It ing for a ride and this was looking more and more like the next will be the only beater in our 356 Registry group. Just think how car to show up in the driveway. good it will make all the other cars in the club look. Can I really The interior had been redone back in Texas and didn't look drive around in a car with the paint peeling? I don't know, but like it had been used at all. The carpet was correct, the door I'm certainly willing to try, especially if it's an old Porsche. KTF r panels were new but the rear side panels under the windows that are supposed to be vinyl were carpeted. I grant you that it was new carpet and it matched the rest but it wasn't right. Why would someone go to all that trouble to do such a nice job and then cut the last corner? Those rear panels aren't that expensive and you can buy them ready to install, I just don't get it. The car was ivory with a red interior originally, now ivory with black. If I lived in Texas, I don't think I'd put a black interior in a car without air conditioning, but here in New England the sun warms the car nicely in the cooler months. The owner said that everything worked – even the clock – except for the passen- ger door, which wouldn't open from the outside. It opened easily from inside but the outside button just couldn't be pushed in. Early Porsche's actually had two door locks, one inside that was controlled with the inside handle and an outside lock that was activated with the key. Other cars of the period had only one lock, but it was controlled by both the inside button and the key or, on a modern car, the remote. On a 356, if you locked the door with the key it stayed locked until the key was used to unlock it. This door had been locked years before and had stayed locked all the time she had it. I didn't mention the feature to

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19th. This was on December 14th. Many thoughts flew through my wee brain at this point; the loudest was “What am I going to write about?” Well, I think I have managed to struggle through my first column, but I would like to ask for help for the future columns. Please send your suggestions to [email protected]. Some final comments: I was able to get the car out this weekend and enjoy the 50-degree dry weather. I want to thank the people who added some nice comments to their renewal forms. I want to thank my wife Dot for helping me – Thanks, Sweetie! Finally, I want to say that I am looking forward to meeting as many of you as possible and enjoying our Porsches together. As Jim Selders’ e-mail tag line says: “Hang Up and Drive!” r

Minutes - continued from page 8 met his match! Dave continued the assignments to the rest of the board, amidst much distress and grumbling. In new business, Steve Ross may have a volunteer that is interested in the Region Ad Manager. Steve will continue to discuss the position with this person. The Board noted that we do need help with collections related to ads placed in the NOR’EASTER that have not yet been paid. Steve also mentioned that the Zone 1 autocross / concours team is deep in preparations – if folks are interested in volunteering, please contact him. Website update: Matthew Wallis provided some statistics on website hits on porschenet.com. The old pages will be available online as an archive. Debut of the new website (with online registration) will occur on January 1, 2007. There was discussion amongst the Board on the logistics of online registration. Andy offered to help do a little testing. Dave will place a note in the NOR’EASTER for promo of the new and improved porschenet.com. The January meeting is the annual planning meeting. This will be held on January 14 at 10:00 AM at the Weber’s. This meeting of the board was adjourned at 9:17pm r

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row . "He had delusions of adequacy." – Walter Kerr . "He has never been known to use a word that might send a . "He has the attention span of a lightning bolt." – Robert Red- reader to the dictionary." – William Faulkner (about Ernest ford Hemingway) . "They never open their mouths without subtracting from the . "Poor Faulkner. Does he really think big emotions come from sum of human knowledge." – Thomas Brackett Reed big words?" – Ernest Hemingway (about William Faulkner) . "Some cause happiness wherever they go; others, whenever . "Thank you for sending me a copy of your book; I'll waste no they go." – Oscar Wilde time reading it." – Moses Hadas . "He uses statistics as a drunken man uses lamp-posts... for . "I've had a perfectly wonderful evening, but this wasn't it." support rather than illumination." – Andrew Lang (1844- – Groucho Marx 1912) . "I didn't attend the funeral, but I sent a nice letter saying I ap- . "He has Van Gogh's ear for music.” – Billy Wilder r proved of it." – Mark Twain . "He has no enemies, but is intensely disliked by his friends." Check Your Mirrors - continued from page 9 – Oscar Wilde day, this was pretty rarified air for me. . "I am enclosing two tickets to the first night of my new Play; During the breaks, I mooched around and found other small bring a friend... if you have one." – George Bernard Shaw to business owners, bankers, consultants looking to land some Winston Churchill new clients, and even a couple of guys I knew. Andy had been . "Cannot possibly attend first night; will attend second... if running a small family business, but had to wind it down, and there is one." – Winston Churchill, in response was now doing investment banking. Charlie, a few years older . "I feel so miserable without you, it's almost like having you than I, has a very successful manufacturing business. I hadn’t here." – Stephen Bishop seen him in a year or two, and I asked why he was here. He said . "I've just learned about his illness. Let's hope it's nothing he was thinking about selling out and retiring, ….. if he can get trivial." – Irvin S. Cobb well north of 50 million for his business. . "He is not only dull himself; he is the cause of dullness in oth- Sounds good to me, but I gotta go and think about something ers." – Samuel Johnson more important, for example, when to wax my car. r

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‘86 911 Carrera Coupe, dk met green/blk beautiful car and a strong installed by EPE @ 118.5k miles. All electrical and mechanical systems runner, in every respect. Regularly, and faithfully maintained by EPE. are in proper working order. Diligent normal maintenance and many Purchased from original owner in 1989.comp. stock except for H4’s/CD recent enhancements make this car virtually new. Additional photos player/AC conversion. All service records from new. Orig. tool kit/first and details provided upon request. $59,900. Contact Steve Uliss (Ash- aid kit, etc. 126,000 miles. Always garaged. $21,000. John Lannon, land, MA) at (508) 277-9672 or [email protected] Needham, MA phone# 617-224-3502. [email protected] Snow tires from a ‘95 993: Michelin Pilot Sport Alpin, 205/50 Fuchs wheels for 911 with snows (Pirelli winter 190 – good tread); R17 M+S (one), 255/40 R17 M+S (one), Pirelli 210 two 7x16 and two 8x16, all in excellent condition. $1200 with or with- 225/55 16 (three). Norty Knox 781-407-9696 [email protected] out tires. Contact Sherwin Ritter, 978-921-7848 or [email protected] DE TIRES: Excellent condition, approximately 75% tread remains, ‘ 97- 03 Porsche Boxster/Boxster S Hardtop. Factory Roof in Artic 2 – 245.35.18 Hoosiers; 4 – 235.40.18 Michelin Cups; 3 – 285.30.18 Silver. Absolutely perfect ! Came as an option on my 2000 Boxster and Michelin Cups. Tire Rack Price $261-$318 each, Yours for $90 each OBO. except for the trip from Germany, it has been stored ever since. Latches Bruce Hauben, 978.952.8517, [email protected] on in minutes and will fit 1997 through 2003 Boxster & Boxster S. If you drive your Boxster in the cold months, this roof will make all the Info Wanted difference. Quieter, warmer and secure and has an electric rear window 1955 356 Continental coupe information wanted. Now dark red defogger. Asking $1795. OBO. Pics on request. Joe Laster(East Green- (maybe it was then), car was raced at New England tracks probably in wich RI) at 401-886-0874/401-580-9689 or [email protected] the 1960’s, 1970’s. Any old photos or knowledge of who drove/owned ‘93 964 GT1 R/S Race Car. Stock Twin Turbo 450 HP, G50/50 6 speed. it would be appreciated. Tom Coughlin, [email protected]. Tel 781- Built from mint, low miles RS America in 1999., Current PCA GT1S lap 461-0495 record holder Road America. 1st Place at Road Atlanta in 2005. 1st Road America 2005. Stored since. Very fast, Reliable, Safe-best of everything Advertising Guidelines $85,000. View details & photos: www.dna-motorsports.com Publication of paid advertising in the NOR’EASTER does not constitute Steve Keneally 617-838-4648 e-mail: [email protected] the endorsement by this publication or the Northeast Region of the Michelin Alpin Snow Tires: 215/60 – 16, mounted on steel wheels products or services set forth therein. The NOR’EASTER reserves the for 2000 and newer Audi A4 & A6. Two tires w/ 7/32 tread and two unqualified right to approve for publication all advertising submitted. w/ 8/32 tread, as measured in center grooves. $200.00. Jeff Leeds, 978.475.9163, or [email protected] Marketplace Guidelines ‘86 944 Turbo Parts: Front bumper cover- (Complete nose-no lights) Deadline for submitting ads for MARKETPLACE to the editor is no $650; Factory Leather steering wheel, no Airbag, mint like new $250; later than the 15th of each month to appear in the next issue of the Black Leather Power Seats-mint from 33k mile car,-$1000/pair; Cata- magazine. Advertising Porsches of Porsche parts or to solicit materials lytic converter, like new removed at 22k miles-$250; Misc: 1993 R/S is free to members in this section of the publication. Ads will run for America front calipers $150 pair., 914 Rear taillight-$35; oversize Rear two months unless the editor is formally notified. To place your want view mirror for DE/Racing-$35. Call for more info-Taking offers! Steve ad send a note to the editor containing your copy. Please limit copy to Keneally 617-838-4648 e-mail: [email protected] a maximum of six lines - it’s not necessary to mention every detail of ‘96 993 Twin Turbo - Price Reduced!!! Blue with a grey leather int; your Porsche - an interested buyer will call if he/she needs more info! 125k well-maint. miles with paint and interior in excellent condition; Ads can be faxed to (978)352-6819, or emailed to: dlweber1@earthlink. 6-speed manual; L & R power seats; 18” HRE wheels color-matched to net car; Bridgestone Potenza S-02A tires; sunroof, rear wiper; aluminum gauge bezels, door handles and pedals; stainless doorsills; customized stereo sound system & fire extinguisher. A complete engine overhaul was performed including a 3.8L conversion, and GT2 turbochargers

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