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OctoberdV.2012:Layout 1 9/17/12 11:03 AM Page 1 The magazine of the Founders’ Region • Potomac, Porsche Club of America • October 2012 der Vorgänger OctoberdV.2012:Layout 1 9/17/12 11:04 AM Page 2 2• der Vorgänger • October 2012 www.pcapotomac.org OctoberdV.2012:Layout 1 9/17/12 11:04 AM Page 3 der Vorgänger •October 2012 • 3 OctoberdV.2012:Layout 1 9/17/12 11:04 AM Page 4 der Vorgänger Ta ble of contents A shadetree mechanic’s observations 5 President’s column 6 Potomac contact information 7 2012 calendar of Potomac events 8 Anniversaries, new members 9 Baltimore ALMS race coverage 10–13 Porsche 918 in Martini Racing livery 12 A guide to Potomac’s website 14 356 owners enjoy Danvers, Mass. 15–17 Gathering of the Faithful fill Reston 18–19 My memories of the first Club Race 20–21 Potomac’s picnics, rally and Oktoberfest 22 Photo by Emerson Sanders Above: U.S. Marine Corps What I liked about VIR 23 Cover photo by Ken Marks of the No. 45 Porsche GT3 RSR driven by Major Ryan Lynch, right, Wounded Warriors Rally follow up 24–25 with his rally navigator, Jorg Bergmeister and Patrick Long Christian Agagas a U.S. Candidates for 2013 officers 26 taken at the ALMS race in Baltimore Navy corpsman from Las PorscheFest 27 in early September. Story, photos, Vegas, at the Wounded War- Pages 10–13. riors Rally July 28. Re- My 200,000-mile Boxster 28 sponses to this rally are reported on Pages 24–25. 4• der Vorgänger • October 2012 www.pcapotomac.org OctoberdV.2012:Layout 1 9/17/12 11:04 AM Page 5 Editor’s column der Vorgänger Shadetree ramblings We direct your attention to Pages 24–25 where dV The monthly magazine of the Founders’ Region, Potomac, publishes responses from various Potomac members and Porsche Club of America. others to the Wounded Warriors Rally on July 28. October 2012, Volume 58, No. 9 Although the overwhelmingly positive responses were certainly no surprise, it is a reminder that car clubs don’t der Vorgänger is the official magazine of the Founders’ exist merely for the purpose of driving nice cars to nice Region, Potomac, Porsche Club of America, Inc. places. http://www.pcapotomac.org. Contributions for der Here’s one response from Potomac member Chas Vorgänger should be sent to editor Richard Curtis at Roscow: “I thought the entire day was to lift the spirits least six weeks preceding the month of publication, of a few good men and woman. I had no idea that my preferably via e-mail to [email protected]. own spirit would be lifted.I know I am lucky to be an Publisher: Tony Kelly American. But meeting those who actually protect that 6726 Lucy Lane blessing was uplifting. They all have such a positive atti- McLean, Va. 22101 [email protected] tude and strong character. We are all lucky to have such people in our communities to protect us, our families Editor, designer: Richard Curtis and our nation. I will never forget that day. What an 6032 Makely Drive honor even to be in their presence.” Fairfax Station, Va. 22039 The rally’s organizers—the indefatigable rallymasters 703-239-1678 [email protected] Linda and Craig Davidson—have already announced that the WWR is “on” for next year. It will be better, for Contributing photographers: John Bailey, Michael sure, and bigger, we hope. When the date and details are Madrid, Ken Marks, Tony Pagonis, John Vrankovich, Mia Walsh. posted, please mark your calendars. Let’s push for dou- ble the entries next summer. Contributing writers: Tuffy von Briesen, Gary ••• Brindle, Sydney Butler, John Eberhardt, Rich Franco, This issue is chock full of good stuff for the Porsche Margaret Kauffman, Tony Kelly, John Magistro, Tony enthusiasts. Photographer Michael Skowrunski once Pagonis, Starla Phelps, Steve Vetter, Mia Walsh. again covers the Gathering of the Faithful car show held each Labor Day weekend in Reston, Va., To wn Centre, Proofreader: George Soodoo which this year featured 70 Porsches of all types, in- cluding one Porsche tractor. Questions about display advertising rates and place- In addition, the 356 folks—officially, the Potomac ment in der Vorgänger, please contact Tony Kelly at [email protected] 356 Owner’s Group—made their annual pilgrimmage to the East Coast Gathering, this year in Boston, where der Vorgänger (ISSN 0199-0667) is published monthly they broke bread, took trips, listened to a seminar on except in January by the Founders’ Region, Potomac, panel beating and spent inordinate amounts of time gaz- Porsche Club of America at 16726 Lucy Lane, ing into those beautiful bathtubs’ engine bays. The cov- McLean, Va. 22101. Subscription is limited to mem- erage was provided by Richard Colella, Ron Davis and bers of the Founders’ Region, Potomac, Porsche Club Bill and Beverly Ta te. of America. Annual PCA dues are $42 (includes $18 Contact Tony Kelly at [email protected] for derVorgänger subscription). Periodicals postage Richard Curtis pending at McLean, Va. and at additional mailing of- Editor fices. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to der Vorgänger, 6726 Lucy Lane, McLean, Va. 22101. Correction: In the September 2012 issue on page 4, we Statements appearing in der Vorgänger are those of the Your advertisement in this space. Reach 2,500 Porsche enthusiasts. contributing authors and do not constitute the opin- incorrectly identified one of the people pictured (photo ions or policy of the Founders’ Region, Potomac, repeated below). The person on the right is Steve Porsche Club of America, its board of directors or the Schrobo. The editor regrets the error. editors of the magazine. The Founders’ Region, Po- tomac, Porsche Club of America neither endorses any advertisement nor warrants any product or services they may provide. Potomac Region reserves the right to cancel advertisements at any time, for any reason, in its sole discretion. For information regarding com- mercial advertising and rates, contact the publisher listed above. Letters to the editor are welcome but should be brief and may be edited for length. Please note if the letter or e-mail is submitted as a letter to the editor; please include a contact phone number for verification. To subscribe: Yo u must join the Porsche Club of America. Details at www.pca.org der Vorgänger •October 2012 • 5 OctoberdV.2012:Layout 1 9/17/12 11:04 AM Page 6 The president’s page New club officers slate; fall Porsche events are in place September was a busy month for Potomac. We had 11 events, so Ridge Region providing all the tech support (and they did a great job). there was something to do every weekend. I have to thank all of Po- The D.C. area Audi Club was a partner, also. It is fun to work with other tomac’s chairs and volunteers who make these events happen. regions and clubs in putting on joint events as it seems everyone bene- Speaking of chairs and volunteers,I hope you will note on Page 26, fits from doing so. the club’s Nominations Committee proposed slate of of- In September, one of Potomac’s “big” events is the ficers for 2013 is presented. I am pleased with this pro- Sept. 28 to 30 Club Race. This is the 21st consecutive posed slate and believe John, Howard, Michael and David Club Race put on by Potomac (more than any other re- will do a great job keeping Potomac on the right track. gion), and it was a great event. Co-Chairs Starla Phelps This year we are implementing electronic voting via Po- and Fred Pfeiffer should be congratulated for a job well tomac’s website. Details about how that will work will be done. presented in next month’s issue of dV. For October, we have several things going on. After As presumably all of you know, this club is run en- not having one for several years, I do hope everyone tirely by volunteers. We are always looking for folks who makes it to the club’s Fall Picnic on Oct. 14 at Fort Hunt want to become more involved and to help out with an Park (near Mount Vernon). I plang on bein there and event, etc. If you are interested, just let me or one of our hope you plan to attend as well (details are on page 22). chairs know. Another favorite is the Oct. 21 Fall Foliage Drive ’n In my case, I volunteered to help organize the first Dine through the beautiful foothills of Northern Virginia PorscheFest several years ago. Then I became the DE ending up with a gourmet brunch in Little Washington, cashier. Next, I was elected treasurer, became a DE in- Dick Seltzer Va. There also is an autocross on Oct. 7 that will include structor, moved up to vice president, and finally the club’s another favorite, the return of the Potomac swap meet. Fi- president. nally, the last DE of the year is Oct. 26–28 at Summit Point (W.Va.) Mo- While it has been fun, I am looking forward to being the “past pres- torsport Park. ident.” That said, I imagine I will take on another Potomac “job” in the I hope to see you at one of our October events. not-too-distant future. As always, I thank you all for making the Potomac Club what it is. If I am writing this just after my return from attending the three-day you have questions or suggestions, please feel free to contact me at pres- Driver’s Education at VIRginia International Raceway.