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May 2009 1 Northlander 2 Northlander May 2009 NORTHLANDER NORTH COUNTRY REGION PORSCHE CLUB OF AMERICA Volume 32 Number 5 May 2009 Upcoming Events Editors 5 Calendar Tracey Levasseur 15 Car Control Clinic 207 247 3385 30 Heroes of Lawrence Car Show [email protected] Features David Churcher 10 The Rolling Chicane 13 603 799 4688 11 Looking Back [email protected] 13 Gas Turbines - Part 1 of 2 18 Long Beach Grand Prix 2009 Advertising 24 April Centerfold Matt Romanowski 26 Tech Session - Handling 603 674 3250 32 Tech Session - Dick Horan [email protected] 34 Open House and Brunch Web site at Porsche of Stratham www.ncr-pca.org 36 Reflections on Sebring 46 BTW 26 Departments 4 Board of Directors & Committee Chairs 6 President’s Message Statement of Policy 7 Editors’ Desk Northlander is the official publication of the North Country Region (NCR), 9 Membership Porsche Club of America (PCA). 12 Drivers’ Ed Opinions expressed herein are purely those of the writer and are not 39 The Mart to be construed as an endorsement 40 Safety or guarantee of the product or 36 services by the Board of Directors 44 Business Card of NCR. The editor reserves the Exchange right to edit all material submitted On the cover for publication. Material may be Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach 2009 reprinted by PCA Regions without permission provided credit is given The LMP Porsches were not there but the Lizards were flying. to the Northlander and the author. An interesting event ... and more an event than a race. But, still some great photo ops. The regular article and Advertising closing date for the Northlander is the 1st of the month preceding the publication month. See page 46 for advertising rates. Photo by David Churcher May 2009 3 Northlander BOARD OF DIRECTORS President Ivy Leonard (H) (603) 380 3782 [email protected] Vice President Jay Gratton (H) (603) 498 8576 [email protected] Secretary Paul Tallo (W) (603) 594 9696 [email protected] Treasurer Pete Petersen (H) (207) 646 5402 [email protected] Past President Miriam Dunster (H) (603) 659 8592 [email protected] Membership Chair Lisa Roche (H) (978) 534 0118 [email protected] Newsletter Editors Tracey Levasseur (H) (207) 247 3385 [email protected] David Churcher (H) (603) 799 4688 [email protected] Webmaster Dick Demaine (H) (603) 560 4911 [email protected] COMMITTEES Advertising Manager Matt Romanowski (H) (603) 674 3250 [email protected] AutoCross Joe Kraetsch (H) (978) 534 0118 [email protected] Car Control Clinic Brian Arenstem (H) (603) 520 6034 [email protected] Charity Paul Tallo (W) (603) 594 9696 [email protected] Chief Instructor Steve Gratton (H) (603) 456 2131 [email protected] Concours Deb & Jim Gratton (H) 603 498 8576 [email protected] Drivers’ Ed Paul Frucci (H) (603) 491 2265 [email protected] Rally Jim Gratton (H) (603) 498 8574 [email protected] Safety Edgar Broadhead (H) (603) 526 6578 [email protected] Senior “Advisors” Edgar and Nancy Broadhead (H) (603) 526 6578 [email protected] Social Janet & John Leach (H) (603) 433 4450 [email protected] Technical Jack Saunders (H) (603) 536 4275 [email protected] 4 Northlander May 2009 2 9 12 18 23 30 May 2009 AT A GLANCE Date/Time Event Information Contact May 2 8am NER AX - Devens www.porschenet.com May 9 9am Spring Rally [email protected] May 12 6pm Board Meeting [email protected] May 18 7am Drivers Ed # 1 - NHMS [email protected] May 23 8am NCR AX # 1 - Devens [email protected] May 30 8am Car Control Clinic - NHMS [email protected] June 9 6pm Board Meeting [email protected] June 19 8am Zone 1 DE - 48 hrs Watkins Glen http://zone1.pca.org/ June 20 8am NCR AX # 2 - Devens [email protected] June 29 8am PCA National Parade - Keystone, CO www.pca.org July 6 8am DE - Mt Tremblant [email protected] July 10 8am DE - Calabogie [email protected] July 11 8am NER AX - Devens [email protected] July 14 6pm Board Meeting [email protected] July 19 8 am NCR AX # 3 - Devens [email protected] July 27 8am DE - NER at NHMS [email protected] Please note: calendar information is correct at the time of Northlander going to press but for the latest information you should check our web site: www.ncr-pca.org May 2009 5 Northlander Ivy Leonard Have you all been waking up in the to come off the road in the same week, morning lately hearing the birds chirping but I am optimistic that you will see them and enjoying that smell of spring in the on the road again soon. air. The white of winter has been changed to beautifully brilliant spring colors. The green grass, colorful flowers, and the The birds chirping, nice weather, green buds on trees are all indicators that we grass, and even noticing beautiful sleek have reached that most special time of pieces of machinery on the road. Whatever year in New England: spring! Yes, spring you recognize as true harbingers of is finally here. spring, it is time to notice NCR’s spring calendar of upcoming events. Come out and try something...a rally, an autocross, Now I certainly would not argue with maybe driver’s ed...even an ice-cream run. anyone that those signs of spring are There really is something for everyone, obvious to all. I have heard the birds, seen something for you! the ducks floating in the now unfrozen water, and noticed the green grass. All evidence that spring is on the way. But NCR takes great pride in our membership, for me, I yearn for more proof, real proof and openly welcomes participation by all. that spring really has arrived, and it came We really look forward to seeing all of just a couple of days ago when I noticed you at one event or another, expanding a Porsche cabriolet driving northbound on our circle of friends in this remarkable on Route 16 - with the top down. Now region. Yes, I know that there is a natural it may be a little early for that but what a reticence to try something for the first sight. The sleek shape of that Porsche in time, that little inertia thing that makes a most spring-like color…yes you guessed it hard to take in your first event: what it…yellow! This is what made me think will the people be like? Are they like spring is really here. That little rush of ‘O me? Are they too stuffy, too laid back? yeeaah’ knowing that IT IS TIME. Are their cars better than mine? It is often the same little insecurities that keep people from attending class reunions. Since that day I have seen many other When they finally do go they have a Porsches out and about, many car owners great time and wonder why they hadn’t finally convinced it is safe to take their gone before. It’s all about the people… prize possession out of storage, getting the class is the catalyst, but it’s all about them all shined up, oil changed, ready for the people. At an NCR event, the cars spring driving. are the catalyst, but it’s still all about the people. As Mikey’s brother said in the old Life cereal commercial, ‘Try it, you’ll I too am getting a bit ancy to get my car like it!’ You will! out on the road as well, although I have To see what we have on our calendar fallen just a bit behind the curve. Mine of events pop onto our website http:// will probably be out a little later than www.ncr-pca.org/. On the right side of most as both have suffered end of season the home page you will see the list of issues: 9ELOVIN’s alternator gave up the upcoming events, or at the bottom click ghost, and upon examination a couple of on the complete calendar. Matt and Jay’s cracks were noticed in the fan housing, “Most Excellent Rally and Adventure” is and TURBOMA’s oil leak and electrical goblins have continued. Both were forced continued on page 38 ... 6 Northlander May 2009 David Churcher It’s May already? Is it spring yet? daughter proposes I should contact our mutual friend’s brother and strike up As I begin here it is mid-April and it is conversation. I of course scoffed at that not spring. For that reason, and a few idea … photographers are, I said, mostly others, I am going to California next when I asked if he would a jealous lot who share nothing. I had to week. I hope to finish this editorial with win at Le Mans he responded think about my own comment. some comments on good weather and with a smile and said: “yes.” some great racing at the Grand Prix of Reflecting on photography and the recent He is a very nice person, Long Beach. I had thought I would bring few months I have had a wow of a time. a gentleman ... just like back a cover photo for the May issue of One of the Sebring photos seems to have his dad. Northlander but my colleague (Tracey) caught a lot of attention. I actually like it a did a tut tut and reminded me we had a lot myself.