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What we do.... 13 CAN-AM Book Review

14 NOR’EASTER Renewal 18 16 PCA/NER Annual Gala

18 Los Angeles Auto Show

20 From the race track to the road

29 NOR’EASTER Renewal 20

30 at Palmer

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Cover Photo 10 Anniversaries 6 On the Edge Courtesy 14 Calendar 7 One Track Mind AG 41 Marketplace 8 Four Speeds & Drum Brakes 42 New Members 9 The Long and Winding Road 42 Board of Directors 11 Sign Me Up and Committee Chairs 12 Off Line

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The whole Bar Harbor trip went like that. it would be fun to spend some time at the Our next stop was Bar Harbor. Now I’m Everyone was closing up in 48 hours. Every- grand seashore hotels of old. sure there are lots of you out there that one was headed to Florida. Everyone had We packed our bags and headed North, love it, maybe have a home there for the one foot out the door. arriving at the Union Bluff hotel in time to summer, but I found it a little weird. We headed to Portsmouth. watch the Patriot’s play a game. The hotel Bar Harbor also rolls its sidewalks up for Our last stop was to be the Wentworth-by- was a beautiful structure, with a long and the winter. It’s got 5000 or so registered the-Sea. If you don’t know this hotel, you storied past. It had once been one of the residents, and over the summer it sees should, because it’s an experience. more grand hotels in Maine, but like many, northwards of 3 MILLION tourists. That is The Wentworth also has a past. Closed, had fallen into disrepair in hard economic a lot of passing through. condemned, and hopeless; a small band times, and eventually became more-or-less Our hotel overlooked Frenchman’s Bay. of believers raised money, petitioned, and a boarding house. It wasn’t quite what I’d pictured. I was kept it from being demolished, and then, an hoping for beach front, but there angel landed. The whole Bar Harbor trip went doesn’t actually seem to be a beach A local hotel company Ocean Properties like that. Everyone was closing up in Bar Harbor. Hotels, Resorts & Affi liates rescued the hotel The hotel, was top rate, in 1996, it from the wrecking ball and its place on the in 48 hours. Everyone was headed was also last decorated in that year. National Trust’s “Most Endangered Sites” list. to Florida. Everyone had one foot There was this huge open space of Marriott Corporation who owned Ocean out the door. a lounge, closed during the day, but Properties put up the money to completely with a small bar that sat maybe 6 restore the hotel, and the Wentworth re- In the 90’s a new owner took over, and people against a wall. The overall impres- opened in 2003. was looking to renovate both the hotel, sion was that of the Overlook Hotel in This hotel is really quite wonderful in and its reputation. A disgruntled guest, the Shining. Big, grand in its heyday, and the quiet of fall. The staff is attentive and angry that the hotel wouldn’t let him keep empty. kind, the restaurant was top notch, and the a cat, decided the best thing to do was The fi rst night we joined the (mostly) heated bathroom fl ows were a nice touch. burn it to the ground. So he did. elderly group in the lounge to listen to Unduanted, the new owners collected the featured pianist. It turned out this continued on page 38 an insurance check, and rebuilt the hotel had been his steady gig for about, oh… in the same footprint, with much the same 27 years or so. In This Issue... design, but with some modifi cations, and Chris and I approached the bar, and modernizations that make this hotel on ordered drinks. I particularly like Malibu appy December! the sea a gem. The food was excellent, the rum, so I ordered some. Sometimes we have a lot to say, and some- staff attentive and lovely. “We’re out.” Declared the bartender. Htimes we have a lot to see. This month will be a York on the other hand, was closed. I blinked a few times. “And we’re not more visual issue. Not a soul on the beaches, and one little restocking it.” If you’re new to Porsche, or new to the Club, you breakfast place that we weren’t quite sure “OoooooK.” I asked for a prosecco. “We should know that every Porsche is a race car. They are would be open, and were elated when at don’t have that either.” developed on a track, and everything about them is 7AM a little old man painstakingly dragged I turned to Chris, who ordered a designed to be fast, tight, and comfortable. This Issue a sandwich board in front of the diner Heineken. She came back with the beer, is dedicated to those principles. declaring it open. put it on the bar, and looked at me again. We also catch up with our regular contributors. NER’s Chris and I went in and were the only “I’m good.” I waved her off . 2017 track schedule is embedded in John Dunkle’s people there the whole time. The staff “It’s just that we’re closing on Saturday, column, I love that he released it this early! So make joked about being open that late in the so we don’t restock the bar.” She rea- your plans now! season as it was, and that they were all soned. This issue begins my 7th year as your editor. So headed to Florida for the winter on Tues- This seemed pretty damn silly to me. Happy Anniversary to us, and - day. Booze keeps. It doesn’t freeze, it doesn’t Happy Holidays to you all! They rest of York was what you’d imag- go bad, and we’re talking about a few Enjoy the Issue! ine it to be, a closed down, boarded up months here. I sighed and went to look boardwalk, and wasn’t eerie in the least. for a in the lounge.

PG. 6 NOREASTER One Track Mind Minor Inconveniences

ere I sit, leg elevated, watching Cin- forgood.org/HomesforOurTroops or in Dick Anderson cinnati and Washington play football person at any of our NER events. Hin Wembley Stadium. Call me a “old On to other less important but, none- fashioned” but it just seems so wrong. The the-less, close to my heart matters. Commissar (not an “auto correct” error) has Recently, I’ve read a disturbing number deemed Europe a target market in his “con- of articles explaining the Mustang’s quer the world” campaign. Roger, I’d sug- signifi cant fall off in sales to “aging gest you get your home territory squared baby boomers’” changing priorities. The away before you execute your grand plan. articles often segue into similar observa- You’ve still got lots of work to do here. tions about Corvettes, Camaros and, get Fast forward to November 13, still sitting ready, Porsches. Comments like, “as age with my foot elevated (no, I won’t 70 beckons, folding up like an accordion consider a PDK) watching the Pats lose to to get into the front seat of a speedy the Seahawks, in spite of some unusual is hardly the prescription for an play calling by Pete Carroll. That hurt more aching back,” “Boomers are starting to age out of sports cars,” and my favorite, ...as a Patriots season ticket “Baby boomers are starting to outgrow holder, its killing me now to sit their mid-life crisis years” really rankle out the Pat’s season. me. In fact, they downright piss me off . I’m a “leading edge” baby boomer and I’ve been a gear head since I was 14 years old and I’ll continue to be one than the surgery. until someone rips the keys from “my I’ve long avoided this operation (shrewd- cold dead hands,” (apologies to the NRA). ly postponed to accommodate DE season Why is it that enjoying a well engineered and Sarah’s wedding) and, as a Patriots is frequently equated with im- season ticket holder, its killing me now maturity. I hate that. I hate it more than I to sit out the Pat’s season. The good/bad hate the idea of being behind a knuckle- news is, there is no shortage of volunteers head wrapped in an overstuff ed driver’s (friends and family) to help me use those seat in a vast metal land yacht wallowing tickets lest they, in their words, “go to in its mattress soft suspension, taking up waste.” more than its share of the road as it sits Now all of this whining leads me to the on 55MPH in the passing lane refusing to following: as I complain about my minor move! Damn, I feel better. inconvenience there are countless veter- Finally, we’ve planned a wonderful ans who have severe and permanent inju- holiday party at the Museum of Science ries as a consequence of having served our on January 7, 2017. We’ll have a variety country, many of them 18 to 20 something of serving stations, a “jumbotron” in years old. They may have young spouses, the background showing video from young children or maybe they’re further- a number of our events, you can meet ing their education so that they may move the offi cers of your club (some of whom forward with their lives. A signifi cant are new this year) and, of course, enjoy number of them need housing that will the wonders of the Museum of Science. accommodate life with their injuries. Enter, I hope to see you there – I’m easy to “Homes for Our Troops,” NER’s signature identify, I’ll be the immature, aging baby charity that builds and gifts homes for boomer . these deserving men and women. We’re See you next month . . . in the “season of giving,” please remember these heroes with a generous donation. Info on how to donate can be found via the following link: donatenow.network-

NOREASTERPG. 7 Four Speeds & Drum Brakes - The $500 Race Car Tom Tate

he sound of race cars called my name ally buy a car for $1000,$ sell the interior again in Oct when the 24 Hours of for $800 and have a $200 race car. This TLeMons threw their Halloween Hoop- was part of the approach, as even the tiefest at the track in Loudon, NH. There original tool kit that came with the 928 were 120 on the track to take the green brought $200 on EBay. fl ag and the Punisher GP group brought The 928 body was in decent shape but three cars, the Peugeot 405 (yes the fi reball the paint was bad and a respray was out- that son, Rob, drove at the Glen last year), side the budget so the car was wrapped a Toyota MR2 called MR2D2 and a Porsche by the friend of a friend for short money 928. Now before the questions start let me and it came out great. explain how a 928 gets into a race for $500 cars. While Porsche values have been launched into space the last couple of By the time my turn came up the wipers years there are a few models that have weren’t needed, the track was still damp and cautious drivers were not to be found. The car was so loud that once Twice within a ten minute span, the same you got up alongside another car in the same corner, Turn 9, the down- car on the track they would hill lefthander, turned into the right front corner of the Porsche when I was passing. instinctively give you plenty of I guess he didn’t hear the noise. The fi rst room. time I didn’t give and he put himself off the track with a self-infl icted Pit Maneuver. been neglected, the 928 among them. A single, very large, exhaust pipe from The second time, I really wanted to avoid The problem is that there aren’t very the middle of the car back turned the contact so, I drove left into the gravel trap. many shops that can fi x them when they V8 noise into high octane music. The car I’d never driven into a gravel trap before break and the parts from Porsche are was so loud that once you got up along- and boy was it exciting. I’ve seen that at Porsche prices. Running, driving cars side another car on the track they would emergency gravel trap for runaway trucks are worth more than a used Corolla, but instinctively give you plenty of room. As on the east bound lane of the Mass Pike not by much. Turns out that one of our I discovered later, you really had to be this side of exit 3 and always wondered team members is an expert in the orphan alongside for that strategy to work. what it would be like to drive into it. Given Porsche and services a few on a regular ba- Saturday’s race started in the rain the size of some of the current trucks on sis for his customers. Like me he has some which was heavy at fi rst but was reduced that follow him home in various stages of to a New Hampshire mist as the day wore on. A NH mist is where the mois- disrepair. The car in question was complete continued on page 38 but the was not. Someone had ture just hangs in the air and you collect started to service the engine, replacing the it as you drive through it. water pump, drive belt and other routine Stand still and you’re dry, maintenance items and got stuck put- drive through it and get ting it back together and gave up. It then wet. The faster you drive got parked and like all projects sat long the wetter you get. The enough to get in the way. conditions made everyone The LeMons rules state a team must show pretty cautious and there that the basic car costs $500 or less before was very little contact safety items like seat belts, roll cages, between cars and just a brakes, and are added. They allow few black fl ags. teams to credit the cost with items taken off the car and sold so it’s possible to actu-

PG. 8 NOREASTER The Long and Winding Road Racing News... Bill Seymour eam Jamaican Bakin’ (offi cially while on Saturday. He was entertaining changed from Bacon now) ended until he wasn’t. Tits third season with a 9th place So on Saturday we settled into about fi nish at the NHMS 24 Hours of Lem- 20th place once the random starting po- It is interesting that we do relatively better ons race. There were 120 cars entered sitions sorted themselves out. The Lem- at New Jersey (a 7th and a 6th) where a although probably only 100 did mean- ons Day One start involves getting all longer and faster track thins out traffi c and ingful laps and at any point in time there the cars on the track (which completely helps our “momentum” car while at NHMS were usually 80 cars in action. We have fi lls it) and then randomly turning on we more often get stuck behind slower shown steady progress (14th then 10th the green. We got lucky and were just in cars without the power to get past. But in the two previous years) but had hoped front of the start line when they pushed note that (touch wood) this was the 9th for better. The advance weather forecast the button so were in 4th after the fi rst race where we had no mechanical issues was horrible. We weren’t sure if rain lap. We then gradually fell back as the with the Miata – the little sweetie just goes would help or hurt our cause and there faster cars passed us but then began to and goes and goes. was lots of negotiation over who would pick up spots as our usual reliability leap- There is, of course, no rest for such a drive when. As it turned out the weather frogged us over others. I had the last serious race team and we are looking wasn’t too bad with only about 3 hours shift which started pretty wet but was forward to a busy winter season. First up almost dry by the end and I gained a is deciding where to campaign. There is a There is, of course, no rest for such few spots to end the day in 10th. This bit of the “been there, done that” with the a serious race team and we are is important because the Day Two Lemons races so we may focus more heav- looking forward to a busy winter start has the top ten cars lining up fi rst ily on Chumps and American Endurance and having an actual racing start. races. This would allow us to try new tracks season. I drew the winning straw and drove like Mid-Ohio, Summit Point and VIR. With fi rst on Day Two but the “racing start” these series we will need to use the BMW of rain on Saturday. Chip had the worst is short lived: you are immediately in so the main winter agenda item is likely to driving shift with quite heavy rain and traffi c since there are so many cars on be installing a 3.0 liter engine which will fogging problems (no defrosters in $500 the track that you are lapping the tail- give us a 25% power boost. The E30 is also race cars) while Dennis got the really ugly enders before you even complete one in line for a new diff erential (better limited job of sitting at the top of the stands on lap. We soldiered on throughout Day slip with a higher ratio), repair radio duty during that time. Two, getting as high as 7th but ultimate- continued on page 40 The Grand Marshall for the event was ly fi nishing 9th due to some black fl ags Vermin Supreme (see picture)

(passing under yellow and going too fast who came in 4th in the 2015 NH Demo- past a wrecker) and one contact. Had cratic Primary running on a platform of we run an error free race we might have mandatory tooth brushing and a free been as high as 6th but our top 5 goal pony for everyone. Look him up on Wiki- was not reasonable – there were too pedia. He had a microphone for quite a many cars that were just faster than us.

NOREASTERPG. 9 Minutes of the Board November Meeting

The November board meeting for the members but the venue and date are Northeast Region was kindly hosted by now in question. NER’s Tom Tate will act Alan Donkin Ann and Dick Anderson at their home in as Concours Chair and Bill has volun- Andover MA on November 9th, 2016. As teered to work on securing a venue and considering adding Calabogie once again Dick was recovering from foot surgery, he organizing the Friday night dinner/re- for the 2017 season to sister in with trip suggested that I give up my hosting slot ception but this will be a multi day event into Canada for Mont Tremblant. As I re- so he wouldn’t have to travel. I had no including, the concours for Saturday, and ported last month, part of the Watkins Glen trouble agreeing to this! Other attending a TSD (Time Speed Distance) or gimmick package includes complimentary tickets to board and chair members were Bill Sey- rally on Sunday. We are looking for a some seasonal racing events at the Glen. mour, Steve Ross, Steven James, Kristin volunteers to help organize and run the For 2017, 10 IMSA and 20 NASCAR tickets Larson, Adrianne Ross, Stan Corbett, and rally. Bill previously submitted a budget will be auctioned off to those lucky bid- me. Missing were Bob Cohen and Laurie report by email on this year’s Concours ders that win them at our planned silent James. Members Glenn Champagne, which ended up a rain-out with a subse- auction. John is planning a track com- Robert Jacobsen attended as candidates quent fi nancial loss of just shy of $1500 mittee meeting for sometime in the fi rst in training and John Dunkle joined us as for NER. We will try to recoup some of half of December and the committee will DE Track Chair. We welcome aboard both that loss through the sale of discounted meet online and conduct their meeting Glenn and Robert as they have taken a Concours T-shirts and off ering the beau- electronically. John is also excited about keen interest in assuming their new posi- tiful Concours prizes for sale at the silent distributing driver’s meeting instructions tions as Administrative VP and Treasurer auction to be held at the annul Gala. Bill electronically before each DE event to cut respectively. The meeting was brought gave us an update on AX activities and to order at 7:42 p.m. mentioned that both rookie and worker continued on page 40 The fi rst thing on the slate was to ap- of the year have been selected as well as proved the October Treasurer’s report the awards for season championships in Happy PCA Anniversary! previously submitted by Bob. The board each of the AX classes. Dennis Friedman voted to accept it as submitted and then has been busy visiting the Equinox in Thirty-Five Years Five Years move on to other business. Dick raised Vermont and Saratoga Springs in New George W. Pirie Deborah J. Guillet the issue again of the woeful problems York organizing the NER Ramble for Bill Fitzgerald with the Porschenet.com email system next spring. He’s also researching new Twenty-Five Years Richard Semerjian and John presented a few remedial ideas venues for the Rambles of 2018 and Scott Astrofsky James M. Ready and volunteered to look into things. Dick 2019. Possible candidates are Saratoga Caryl S. Brensinger Ann Irving also reported that he would be attending and Newport, Rhode Island. In closing, Kathryn DeGraaf the next President’s meeting and would Bill mentioned his desire for more help Fifteen Years Kristian L. Bae report about it at the next board gather- in fi nding and encouraging sponsor- David Caponera ing. ship and advertising support for our Ron Mann Bill began is update on activities with autocross and high performance driver’s Kevin E. Brosmith his concern with the costs associated education events. Gregory A. Jones with the annul Ramble. There is a gen- John and Stan circulated their prelimi- Winfi eld B. Perry eral consensus that the Ramble should nary DE report for 2017. Agreements David H. Keane cost less for members which should help with Thompson, Palmer, Watkins Glen, in promoting more robust attendance New Hampshire, and Mont Tremblant Ten Years and make it more appealing for the aver- have been made and a number of dates John E. Bishop age member. These issues concerning have been confi rmed. The DE ground Leor Zolman the Ramble costs were tabled for email school is in the planning stages with a Richard C. Noonan discussion in the coming weeks. Bill also date and location soon to be announced. Arthur A. Spengler provided us with the current status of The track committee is discussing plans the Zone 1 Concours that the Northeast for some new track locations for the DE Region will host in 2017. NER is trying to roster including Canaan and Tamworth, coordinate eff orts with Zone 1 regional both in New Hampshire and they are

PG. 10 NOREASTER Sign Me Up Just Drive

f you were of driving age 20 years ago, I just read in an article today and stepped into a Porsche, Mercedes that made me realize that we Steven and Laurie James Ior BMW, you would notice the design- are moving away from a focus ogy to record every mile. What ers were building cars are for drivers, yes on improving the driver’s skill, to fun…. For me, I just want to drive…. designed for the engaged and attentive cars loaded with alerts, warnings to the task at hand. and outright driver overrides. The article Even in our family Mercedes, no drink stated that Insurance companies react- holders, feedback in the suspension, and ing to the uptick in accidents by distract- steering…the driver’s position in the ed drivers will be supporting technology car was for driving, not checking text that can take over for you…. messages, reading e-mails, or managing Back to my point that driving was back seat passengers watching a movie. assumed to be the reason you were sit- One of the reasons we love Porsche ting in the seat. With phones, apps and is their history of building cars that are media streaming, drivers with nanny for the joy of driving. If you have an air technologies will be even more dis- tracted and attempting even more multi Trying to solve drivers distrac- tasking… tion with some tech interven- Trying to solve drivers distraction with tion may have the opposite some tech intervention may have the eff ect; opposite eff ect; by protecting distract- ed drivers their driv- ing skills will likely cooled 911 or any of the earlier models, further diminish you love the sound, the simplicity and until there is a total the enjoyment of just driving from point reliance on nanny A to point B. I am that person; I have my technology. parade lap around Acton, Concord and Insurance com- Carlisle, a scenic 15 miles on two lane panies tracking country roads, lots of turns and hills, the fatalities caused by only objective is to drive and enjoy the inattentive drivers car. may claim cars not In NER many of the events include a equipped with the fun drive…cars and coff ee, The Ramble, latest accident pre- Drivers Education and Auto Cross, social vention technology events or more intense training; howev- are high risk and er all off er opportunities to drive. If you unwilling to insure have ventured onto the track, or attend- them. ed Auto Cross you are well aware that I can see the joy driving skills are taught and practiced. being drained out From my experience, every attendee of of the road trip, the Auto Cross School comes away with with automation a better appreciation of their car’s capa- of braking, turning bility and the skills you need to master a and speed control. 1+ mile course. If you’re driving a model If you want to go with PSM, or PASM, your instructor will rouge in an older ask you to turn off the nanny tech for the vehicle you may be day to experience the feedback from the compelled to add course and the car. mandatory technol-

NOREASTERPG. 11 Off Line

2017 Driver Education Schedule – keep reading!

John Dunkle ell – it’s diffi cult to break habits using a similar Car Control classroom – good or bad? Yep – I’m late and format for those who want to try Wagain with this column. I was out a skidpad, understand the limits of reminded by Adrianne Ross a few mo- threshold braking and other car dynam- veterans and newcomers to The Glen for an ments ago that I had forgotten to send it ics. Additionally, we will be welcoming incredible time. along– And Adrianne rules this publica- members of one of the local region BMW NER Event #5 – we return for the season tion with an iron fi st – just ask her.. ;) Se- organizations as preferred guests to this fi nale to our friends at Palmer Motorsports riously, however – writing this is actually event, and are planning a terrifi c social September 22nd, 23rd and 24th – again, quite a bit of fun, but don’t quote me on event on Friday evening… a three day Friday through Sunday event. that..! NER Event #2 – Palmer Motorsports. And this year, Dick and Ann Anderson will Since my previous article, a lot has hap- Yes – one of our favorite tracks as well is be in attendance rather than attending pened! For example, we’ve had our fi rst confi rmed for another three day event another daughters wedding. Frankly – I dusting of snow, the roads were given a June 6th, 7th and 8th, another three day think Dick is somewhat afraid to leave Stan skimming of salt (really? Who decided on event (Friday – Sunday). Since we last Corbett and myself in charge of another hosted an event at this track, the team event – and frankly – I have no idea why, ...those who are planning next at PMS have continued to update and but – that’s the rumor..? And one more thing. We are currently year’s track events have come improve the track – yes, including having the showers, restrooms opened (YEA! ;) scheduling our Northeast Region “Driver up with the following schedule, ). Look for more information about this Education Ground School” to be held well and it’s awesome. event, as we might repeat our incredibly continued on page 38 popular Advanced Day dur- ing the Friday – but, more on that later. THAT?!), my 1988 930 is getting its last NER Event #3. What would wash today as it’s warmed up a bit, all the NER Season be without the way up 39 degrees so far – perfect an event at Circuit Mont- washing weather (if you are an Eskimo). Tremblant? Of course, we will And more importantly, the Pats play this be going there again in July, afternoon. All of these events are a keen but have yet to nail down reminder that the 2016 Drivers Education the exact date. Our intent is Season is a distant, yet fond, memory. secure a date that works for For that, the Drivers Education Com- as many as possible – includ- mittee (aka: “Track Committee” – right ing another local region who Adrianne? Hmmm – remember that “iron might possibly be joining us fi st” analogy I made.. ;) Hehe! ) – anyway, for our annual pilgrimage those who are planning next year’s track north of the border, but for events have come up with the follow- now – I can’t confi rm the ing schedule, and it’s awesome. Really… exact timeframe. So, please Some of the dates are swizzled from stay tuned.. previous years, and we are trying some NER Event #4. The NER other things, like co-promoting with Watkins Glen event, which other regions and organizations, and.. has become one of our “sig- Let’s take a look…. nature events”. The dates for Memorial Weekend Event – Thomp- 2017 are August 11th, 12th son. Yes, you read it right – we have and 13th – and again, a full the PREMIER dates in May for our fi rst three day event on a Friday event of the season. It will be May 26th, through Sunday. This is a 27th and 28th – Friday through Sunday. “must do” event – and NER During the fi rst day (Friday), NER will be would like to welcome all

PG. 12 NOREASTER CAN-AM 50th Anniversary Book Review

verything is connected, and career.” it’s never more clear when you ‘Off we shoot to Imola,’ Redmond recalls. enter the world of racing. In ‘Well, it rained. And it was a Tony South- Can-Am 50th Anniversary: gate design. All his cars were great in the Flat Out Racing with America’s rain. And I managed to lap the fi eld! And GreatestE Race Series, it becomes abun- amongst the fi eld was a factory Ferrari.’ dantly evident. Afterwards Ferrari boss Ing. Mauro Filled, and I mean FILLED with amaz- Forghier I came up to me and said, ‘Brian ing photographs, personal stories, tidbits what are you doing next year?’” you never knew, and layers and layers of “Jochen Rindt 1970 world champion, information, this book is the ideal gift for never raced in the Can-Am, but his death the racing enthusiast. It’s kind of ideal at the Italian Grand Prix in 1970 prompts for the up-and-coming enthusiast! With Jackie Stewart to insist the new Lola T2 60 stories like: be converted to outboard brakes a week “Brian Redman had retired from rac- before the start of the ‘71 season.” ing at the end of the previous season Hundreds of stories, that if you are precisely because of the dangers, and remotely interested in racing will grab you started selling passenger cars and Johan- by the collar, and make you want to just nesburg. But now, six months later, he spend hours with this book. came to the conclusion that dying in a Sold by Motorbooks Publishing, and racecar might not be the worst of the available everywhere. two choices and promptly unretired. Taylor signed him to drive the BRM in In- Hardcover: 256 pages terserie races in Imola and Hockenheim. Publisher: Motorbooks (October 31, 2016) Redman won both and credits the BRM Language: English with recess attaining his professional ISBN-13: 978-0760350218 2016 Concours Shirts Available

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NOREASTERPG. 13 2016 Calendar At-A-Glance

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2016 Los Angeles Auto Show Copy and Photos by Porsche AG orsche at the Los Angeles Auto kW/330 hp), which is also celebrating its novation under the carbon fi bre shell is Show 2016: Panamera Execu- world première in Los Angeles. the six-cylinder fl at engine, which is now tive and 911 RSR All four models share the same body located in front of the rear axle. With this At the Los Angeles Auto that has been extended by 150 mil- new race car, Porsche is re-inventing the Show (November 18 to 27), limetres to benefi t the rear passengers successful concept of the 911 GT1 which, PorscheP is presenting not one but two in particular. The added space provides in 1998, delivered the company’s 16th long-distance sportscars to the world extra legroom for even greater levels overall victory at the . for the very fi rst time, though both have of comfort. In addition, all Executive After the 911 GT3 R and the 911 GT3 Cup, very diff erent characters. This will be the models feature enhanced equipment the spearhead of Porsche’s GT race cars fi rst global unveiling of the Executive ver- levels. The standard equipment includes now also uses the same, state-of-the-art sions of the Panamera and the complete- features such as adaptive air suspen- six-cylinder fl at engine range. All cars now ly redeveloped 911 RSR. With its extend- sion, a panoramic roof system, electric feature a four-litre, naturally aspirated ed , the Gran Turismo presents comfort with comfort headrests engine with direct petrol injection and itself as a four-seater touring vehicle with in the rear, heated seats at the front and rigid valve drive. In the new 911 RSR, the further enhanced levels of comfort in rear as well as rear roll-up sunblinds. The engine delivers around 510 hp. the rear seats. The 911 RSR, on the other Panamera 4S Executive adds further re- The fi rst public appearance in Los hand, is designed for endurance races on fi nements such as rear-axle steering with Angeles forms part of the double world the track. This aerodynamically refi ned Power Steering Plus, a reversing camera première of the 911 RSR in the USA. The machine represents the greatest evolu- and soft-close doors. As the top model in new long-distance race car will contest its tion in the history of Porsche’s GT top the range, the Turbo fi rst race at the 24 Hours of Daytona, on model for the world of motorsport. Executive benefi ts from the most com- America’s East Coast. Long version with sporty comfort: prehensive standard equipment, which The USA remains one of Porsche’s main global debut of Panamera Executive includes a four-zone air-conditioning sales markets. Up to and including Octo- The new Panamera Executive mod- system, LED main headlights with ber 2016, the sportscar manufacturer de- els are highly luxurious versions of the Porsche Dynamic Light System (PDLS) livered 178,314 vehicles around the world, Gran Turismo with a longer wheelbase, and ambient lighting. representing a three percent increase over combining dynamic performance with A winner for the future: the new long- the same period in the previous year. This outstanding comfort. With this long distance race car 911 RSR success can be attributed to the excellent version, Porsche is satisfying the needs The new 911 RSR is a complete rede- reputation the company enjoys among its of customers who demand maximum velopment: The , body structure, customers: In 2016, Porsche once again space in the rear. Four diff erent ver- engine and transmission have been re- triumphed in the overall classifi cation of sions are available: the Panamera Turbo designed from scratch. The aerodynamic the renowned J.D. Power APEAL study Executive (404 kW/550 hp), the Pana- concept of a 911 has never been so radi- conducted by the US market research in- mera 4S Executive (324 kW/440 hp), the cal. The car features a hanging rear wing, stitute J.D. Power. In addition, the Porsche Panamera 4 E-Hybrid Executive with a like that of the 919 Hybrid. Combined 911, Boxster and Macan achieved fi rst plug-in hybrid drive (340 kW/462 hp) and with the large rear diff user, this improves place in their respective categories. the Porsche Panamera 4 Executive with downforce and aerodynamic effi ciency a new three-litre V6 turbo engine (243 signifi cantly. The most spectacular in-

NOREASTERPG. 19 356 SL 1100 in Le Mans 23/24.6.1951. From the race track to the road There’s a race car in every Porsche

Porsche 911 GT1 (1998)

PG. 20 NOREASTER he “Number One” had it all: it was a sports car for the road and the circuit, the giver and Copy and Photos by Porsche AG receiver of both everyday and racing technology. The pre-war Berlin-RomeT car gave the inspiration for the aerodynamic shape of the Porsche Prototype 356 No. 1. At the same time, the 1948 Gmünd-Roadster was a rolling lab for the development of its successors. The technology transfer enjoyed a fl ying start at Porsche. From the very beginning, Porsche used motor racing as a testing ground. Shortly after the delivery of the fi rst 356 stan- dard models, sports drivers gave their feedback. One criticism was the loss of time in gear changing. Transplanted from the , the gearbox of the 356 featured no synchronisation whatsoever, and double de-clutching was impera- tive. Technical solutions existed, but they required many additional elements, they were complicated and susceptible to hitches. In typical company style, Porsche came up with a simple and robust solu- tion: The synchronizing rings were pat- ented on 11 January 1951. Gear shifting in the 356 was now more comfortable in everyday life, and quicker than the op- position on the race track.

Porsche 356 SL Coupé

NOREASTER PG. 21 The fi rst major technology pioneer: up this mid-engine concept in 1996. In its life span: more powerful , 1963, the fi ve-speed gearbox with Porsche more effi cient brakes – and in 1961 a The successful engagement of pri- synchronisation was introduced in a similar completely new rear axle with double vate drivers spurred plans at into series production in the new wishbones and a lower trailing arm. to compete with a works-entry. The 901/911. And fi nally the race engineers This design improved the handling Porsche 550 was created and triumphed modifi ed the cylinder heads in order to considerably and was less sensitive at its very fi rst outing in 1953 on the place two spark plugs on each combustion to load changes. Porsche continued Nürburgring. This marked the begin- chamber. The faster and more complete to develop this suspension over the ning of an era of purebred race cars at combustion yielded more thrust and effi - following decades, and crowned it in Porsche. And the 550 became the fi rst ciency. The 911 Carrera of 1988 (Type 964) 1977 with the “Weissach-Axle” of the major technological pioneer for produc- was the fi rst standard Porsche to feature 928. The rear axle of this Grand Touring tion development. Since then, in every dual ignition. car was based on the multi-link prin- Porsche there’s a race car. The factory In 1957, the 550 Spyder was succeeded ciple and supplemented by an intel- placed the four-cylinder boxer engine by the 718 Spyder, which turned out to be ligent elasto-kinematics solution that of the 550 directly in front of the rear an excellent competition car for privateers. off ered a totally new level of stability axle, which made the Spyder particu- To maintain its competitive edge, many and precision for cornering at the limit. larly nimble. The Porsche Boxster took improvements were incorporated over

Porsche 550 Coupé

PG. 22 NOREASTER Brake development: First Porsche disc the calliper in-board and close to the axle. inner-vented brake discs for improved brake as early as 1959 Porsche tested the brake in the 804 type heat dissipation in the 906-8 Bergspy- The rapidly growing performance of the Formula 1 Monoposto in 1962 and ran it der. Just a year later, the 911 S was the Porsche race cars demanded a corre- from April 1962 in a small series of 356 B fi rst road-going sports car to feature sponding braking performance improve- 2000 GS Carrera 2 sports cars. this technical solution. The next level ment. However, the growth of the Duplex The design proved to be extremely of brake development came in 1970, drum brake was limited by the wheel strong and durable under racing condi- when the 908/03 won three out of four size, moreover, the fi nned cast drums tions – yet it was never produced in great races with inner-vented and perforated were weighty with adverse eff ects on the numbers: As convincing as the disk brake brake discs – another improvement in unsprung weight. With the emerging disc was in principle, the Porsche brake was too heat removal. Four years later, the 911 brakes of the time, Porsche initiated an complex. So in 1963, the production 356 C Carrera RS 3.0 arrived on the streets in-house research project to develop a was fi tted with a brake disc featuring out- featuring inner-vented, perforated larger eff ective braking surface: the solu- board callipers as they are still used in ev- brake discs. tion resembled an open brake drum with ery Porsche today. In 1965, Porsche tested

Porsche 718 RSK Spyder

Porsche 904 Carrera GTS

NOREASTERPG. 23 The sixties: Rear and front spoilers improve the aerodynamics With ongoing improvements made to the aerodynamics, Porsche race vehicles were fi tted with the fi rst front and rear spoilers in the sixties. Ferdinand Alex- ander Porsche – the father of the 911 design – sketched the 904 Carrera GTS Coupé of 1963 with an outline edge at the rear end. A year later, a hand-width spoiler edge graced the second gen- eration 906/8 Bergspyder under the nose. Based on this experience, Porsche introduced the fi rst front spoiler in the 911 S in 1971. It accelerated the airfl ow under the vehicle, redirected part of the air out to the sides and thus reduced lift Carrera RSR Turbo 2.1 at the front of the vehicle. The resulting advantages were better directional sta- bility and easier handling. 1972 heralded a milestone in aerodynamic develop- ment with the Carrera RS 2.7 designed for motorsport: It was not only fi tted with a substantially lowered front apron but also sported a distinctive spoiler on the en- gine hood – the legendary ‘duck tail’. Both devices improved the airfl ow around the 911 and reduced lift and drag. The result: the Carrera RS 2.7 was particularly swift, effi cient and also off ered exceptional road holding at high speeds. One year later the prototype of the fi rst 911 Turbo gave fresh impetus to the aerodynamics development of the 911 body through a larger, fi xed rear spoiler.

Porsche 935/78 Moby Dick

PG. 24 NOREASTER Technological pioneer of the 1970s: cars with engines of all sizes and varieties, had indeed taken another development Turbo-powered victorious Porsche developed the 917 Coupé into an step: The reduced the volume The outstanding technological pioneer open Spyder. of the compressed air and lowered the of the 1970s was, of course, the Porsche However, the 4.5-litre twelve-cylinder temperature by almost 100 degrees. The 917: The legendary racer wrote com- engine with 560 hp was hammered by the cylinder charge and hence the perfor- pletely new chapters in the fi eld of aero- 750 hp monsters that were fi elded by the mance improved. In 1977, the 911 Turbo dynamics, drive and brake technology opposition in the US. Porsche answered 3.3 benefi ted from this technology. which Porsche then further developed by developing a turbocharged twelve- Of course, the brake development kept for production. When the twelve-cylinder cylinder power unit. pace with the increase in performance. In race car made its debut in 1969, Porsche The challenge lay in the boost control for order to enlarge the operative brake pad launched two versions: With the short the highly-dynamic load cycle and speed surface, but to keep the calipers as com- tail and high downforce for twisty race changes of a racing engine. To solve this pact as possible, the engineers simply tracks, and with a long, drag-optimised problem, Porsche engineers struck out doubled the number of brake pistons: In rear for high-speed circuits, especially the in a new direction: Instead of the con- 1973, Porsche fi tted the 917/30 with the Circuit de la Sarthe at Le Mans. However, ventional control on the intake side they fi rst four-piston aluminum brake calipers to increase downforce in the corners, developed an exhaust-induced control which were also particularly light thanks movable fl aps were mounted at the rear, of the charge-air pressure. Unwanted to the materials used. In 1977, the 911 which were connected to the suspen- pressure was rerouted via a bypass valve Turbo also featured the new calipers. sion via a linkage. When turning into a around the turbocharger. But it wasn’t enough: In order to further corner, the fl ap on the inside came up Right from the outset, the 917/10, increase the braking stability and to give to increase wind pressure on the inside initially with 12-cylinder, 850 hp, was the drivers the chance to brake into corners, rear wheel. Hence, the fi rst step towards dominating force in the Can-Am. The in- after initial trials in the 908/02 with an active aerodynamics was taken, that troduction of turbo-technology in Porsche early anti-blocking system, Porsche Porsche introduced into the production standard sports cars is now legendary: resumed ABS testing in the 917/30. Even vehicles in 1988 with the automatically- In 1973, the prototype of the 911 Turbo though the system was not used in com- retractable rear spoiler of the 911 Carrera. caused a sensation at the IAA; a year later petition, the production sports cars from For the highly-competitive American it went into production. At this time, the 1983 benefi tted from the knowledge Can-Am Series, open to two-seater race turbo technology planted in the 917/10 gained with the 917/30.

Porsche 917 Short Tail

NOREASTERPG. 25 Most successful race car with Porsche 3.2, designated as DME, mapping-con- 1989, applying 956 experiences. The 956 Doppelkupplung: /962 trolled ignition was used from 1983 and was the fi rst Porsche to feature an alumi- In June 1981, the Porsche board gave signifi cantly helped in making the 911 num monocoque chassis – the starting the green light for a new design of a two- engines the model of effi ciency they still point of a development that would seater racing sports car to comply with are today. ultimately lead to the Carrera GT as the Group C regulations. One year later, the Thanks to a specially-formed air fi rst production Porsche with a race car- engineers had put the 956 on its wheels ducting, the 956 developed a nega- like monocoque. The brakes worked with – the next milestone in the history of tive pressure on the car’s underbody, monobloc-aluminium calipers, which racing technology from Porsche. The the so-called “ground eff ect”. Although were manufactured from a solid light Group C regulations restricted the fuel lateral “skirts” that prevented air from alloy block and particularly stable and consumption, at the same time down- fl owing in from the sides like in Formula light. In 1996, the Boxster was fi tted out force was a major topic, with the aero- 1 were banned for Group C vehicles, the with brake calipers precisely like these. dynamics infl uencing the design more new Porsche achieved cornering speeds Over the course of further develop- than ever before. Cutting-edge electronic that were virtually unheard of for sports ments from the 956 to the 962, Porsche injection/ignition systems allowed the cars. While growing knowledge with engineers revived the idea of gear shift- 2.6-litre Turbo performances of 640 hp the electronic engine management was ing without interrupting the fl ow of pow- with fuel consumption at 50 litres per constantly applied to the Motronics of er. As early as 1964, Porsche had worked 100 kilometres – extremely economical production vehicles, the fi rst underbody on a power shift dual clutch gearbox. for racing conditions. In the 911 Carrera panels on a 911 Carrera appeared in Four years later followed experiments

Porsche 956

PG. 26 NOREASTER with an automatic four-speed gearbox a reduction in boost pressure. The following the dual-clutch principle. As Group C Porsche 956.003 was the fi rst part of the 1979 Type 995 future sports race car to feature PDK for a test run in car development, various versions of 1983. In 1986, the 962 C “PDK” scored dual-clutch gearboxes were designed. victory at the world championship On this basis, the Porsche Doppelk- round in Monza. upplungsgetriebe PDK was created in The development for produc- 1981, a powershift, electronically-con- tion purposes was not pursued at trolled spur gear. Developed for various that time, as the electronics and purposes, it was tested between 1981 the computer capacity were not yet and 1986 in Porsche production sports sophisticated enough to meet the cars parallel to the Group C Porsche high standards of comfort for use in a 956 racing sports car (as a semi and road car. With the advances of control fully automatic version). Gear shift- electronics, this changed after the turn ing without interruption in propulsive of the millennium. Porsche resumed power proved particularly interesting the development and presented the for the turbocharged engines, as the fi rst dual-clutch gearbox in 2008 for driver could remain on the throttle production sports cars in the 911 Car- while changing gears and hence avoid rera.

Porsche 962

NOREASTERPG. 27 Progenitor of all-wheel drive: Porsche hydraulically-operated longitudinal and from 2003, building 1,270 units of the 959 lateral locking diff erential provided an Carrera GT super sports car. While the 956/962 was rapidly mak- almost infi nitely adjustable distribution First step towards hybrid-powered ing a name for itself as the most suc- of to the wheels. The know-how sports cars: 911 GT3 R Hybrid cessful racing sports car of all time, the for the electronic controls can be cred- In 2010 Porsche almost caused a development of the 959 started with ited to the 959. sensation with the then futuristic 911 programme-controlled all-wheel drive, The Porsche works team returned to GT3 R Hybrid race car: Right up until two damping and level control, plastic top level racing in 1996 and fi elded a hours before the chequered fl ag of the bodyshell, turbo engine with sequential spectacular GT race car based on the gruelling Nuerburgring 24 hour race, turbocharging and intercooling, titanium 911. The 911 GT1 was the fi rst 911 with this GT3 vehicle, with its ca. 465 hp four- connecting rods and six-speed gear- a water-cooled mid-engine and with litre six-cylinder rear engine and two 75 box. The all-wheel drive of the 959 had a body made of carbon-fi bre. After kW electric motors at the front axle, held an electronically-controlled infi nitely very positive experiences with this the lead. The innovative front-wheel variable longitudinal diff erential lock, fi rst carbon-fi bre racer, Porsche went drive was also a lab subject: The hybrid the distribution of the torque to both on to build the 1998 Porsche 911 GT1 concept of the 918 Spyder, which also axles depended on the wheel load and as the fi rst Porsche racing sports car features electrical front-wheel drive, is a friction coeffi cient of the wheels. The to feature a carbon-fi bre monocoque. direct evolutionary result of the 911 GT3 AWD control proved to be so successful Twenty lucky customers acquired one of R Hybrid - combined with additional that Porsche developed it further and the 21 limited edition, street-legal 911 technologies from the RS Spyder. They adapted to the Carrera 4 in 1988. In the GT1 in 1997/98. While the 911 GT1 was all may well appear in future production Carrera 4 the basic torque distribution too complex and costly for large-scale sports cars. Racing makes it possible. via a planetary transfer gear was 31 to 69 production, Porsche was able to off er its percent (front to rear axle). Additionally, a customers this lightweight technology

Porsche 961

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PG. 36 NOREASTER NOREASTERPG. 37 Four Speeds and Drum Brakes - continued from page 8 into the infi eld was always done with All in all it was a terrifi c weekend of the road that trap always looked a little caution, something that allowed some seeing old friends and playing with cars. short to me, but now I know it would be slower cars to get by me. Of course I That’s a wrap for the 2016 race season but long enough. Picture yourself driving could pass them going up the hill so it maybe the next event won’t be that far onto a large puddle but instead of water was part of the fun. away if we get some solid ice on New- cresting over the nose of the car it’s The other two cars had a tough week- found Lake in NH this winter. Get those gravel. The bottom of the car prevents it end as the Peugeot swallowed a valve winter tires mounted, I’ll keep you posted. from diving much deeper than the cen- guide and the MR2D2 had an alternator KTF ter of the wheels but the drag on all the bracket fail taking some other parts with suspension components slow it faster it. than the best brakes that Porsche ever The 405 team spent most of Sat. made. The openings on the nose of the afternoon and night pulling the twin On the Edge - continued from page 6 car scoop up gravel by the bucket load, cam head out with the engine still in the making it dip like a submarine taking a car and repairing the guide. With the The week overall was really what we dive. Picture the 928 rolling off the wood- clearance in the engine compartment, both needed. We were (mostly) un- en pier in Risky Business. The trap that that was similar to building the Titanic in plugged, and (completely) uninterested I sampled was pretty short and before a beer bottle. I can’t believe they got it with what was happening at work, or the the car was slowed to a stop I was out on done to take the green fl ag Sunday and rest of the world. the track again with a wave of stones fol- the car ran just fi ne all day. I hope it’s something we do every year. lowing to cover the apex of the turn. The The Toyota soldiered on after a lengthy Pick a theme, and a line on the map and off ending competitor was long gone but repair and everyone had a great time just go explore for the sake of exploring. everyone behind us was about to have driving as fast as they could. Happy holiday’s to you all. I hate winter, their own exciting ride. What a mess. but love this time of year. I hope it’s The Porsche wasn’t any worse for the peaceful and bright for each of you. trip but with all the gravel up in the front of the car and inside the wheels, it had Off Line - continued from page 12 a really bad shudder at anything over 70 mph, and that was most of the track. before our fi rst event. What is a “Ground There were only 10 minutes remaining School”? Well – to leave you hanging for for the day, so I fi gured that I was better a bit – we’ll describe exactly what it is all off to just circle slowly and pick up an ad- about next month, as we’d like to per- ditional 5-6 laps rather than pull in early sonally invite all new folks and those just and not make it out of the pits before starting out the DE career to attend. the fl ag dropped. It was tough giving the Anyway – from the entire NER Track slower cars a point by after blowing past Committee to each and all of you read- them for the previous two hours but it ing this? We hope you all have a won- turned out to be the right thing as it kept derful, safe, blessed and warm Holiday us in the hunt for a decent fi nish. Season, which will be upon us as you are Sunday’s race was completely dry to reading this. start and became a beautiful fall day in New England. The 928 ran great and with the exception of the gearbox acting up at the end of the straight it was a joy to hustle around the track. Because of the horsepower and torque available at low rpm the entire course was just right for 3rd gear except for the front straight when 4th was needed. This was an early ‘dogleg’ gearbox so 3rd was down and 4th was up and over. Not a problem go- ing up but a big problem going back to third while under hard braking from the fastest point of the track. Coming out of 4th it was either going onto 5th, into 1st or stuck between 3rd and 5th with the engine revving in neutral. Try as I could I was never confi dent that 3rd was going to be there when I needed it so the entry

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Bolton, MA. Bolton, Karen and Bob Cohen at their home in Karen and Bob Cohen meeting is scheduled to be hosted by by be hosted meeting is scheduled to raised to second. Next month’s board board Next month’s second. raised to journed at 9:40 p.m and all hands were and all hands were journed at 9:40 p.m The meeting was motioned to be ad- motioned to meeting was The club and we welcome all submissions. all submissions. welcome club and we cial Zone 1 annual awards for service the for to awards 1 annual cial Zone Candidates are being considered for spe- for being considered are Candidates charitable cause “Homes for our Troops”. Troops”. our “Homes for charitable cause to supportto our silent auction and help our event tickets, or any other interesting items items other interesting or any tickets, event bers that are willing to donate time-shares, donate willing to bers that are searching for donors. We encourage mem- encourage We donors. for searching able auction items for the Galaable auction and is still for items Kristin is continuing her hunt for suit- Kristin her hunt for is continuing with help from the BMW club. with help from to be worked out but we may sponsor this may we out but be worked to sometime next spring. A lot of details need sometime next spring. to line up a visit from this racing great great this racing from line up a visit to work out for this year and we may be able may we and this year out for work mid to late November but the timing didn’t but the timing didn’t November late mid to Redman to Lars Anderson sometime in Lars Anderson Redman to tion. She initially proposed inviting Brian inviting tion. She initially proposed ing on a track related speaker’s presenta- speaker’s related ing on a track director for track activities has been work- for director Adrianne in her additional role as social as social in her additional role Adrianne forward. continue to be off to continue be available for the holiday season and the holiday for be available with the NER logo. These items will soon will soon items These with the NER logo. the PCA national website embroidered embroidered website the PCA national a dozen items off items a dozen are narrowing down the selection about down to narrowing are from the available apparel catalogs and we and we catalogs apparel the available from members previously submitted selections submitted previously members of the Goodie Store. Several of the Board the Board of Several Store. Goodie of the eryone on my work with the resurrection the resurrection with eryone work on my My next turn came ev- I updated and New Members

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