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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.

10 COCHITUATE STREET . NATICK, MA 01760 . PHONE 508-651-1316 . FAX 508-651-3448 . EMAIL [email protected] Date: October 2006 VOL. 36 Event: The inaugural PCA Club Race at DAYTONA INTERNATIONAL SPEEDWAY, Daytona, FL. ISSUE NO. 3 Assignment: Prepare and Support our customers’ cars. 008 MARCH 2008 MARCH 2008 MARCH 2008 MARCH 2008 MARCH 2008 MARCH 2008 MARCH 2008 MARCH 2008 M Results: All Great... some Extaordinary! FEATURES

12 12 14 DE Ground School... Thrill Rides! 16 Newcomer’s Meeting @ IRA 18 18 20 DE @ NHIS 21 DE @ NHIS 24 DE 2008 Schedule/Information 28 20 27 Porsche Clash Needs Help 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. 28 Barry Brensinger: 2nd in class in sprint after starting last overall... setting another B class track record. 30 News from Porsche Andy Jenks: 3rd in class of 26 F cars and 4th overall in enduro after a dramatic spin dropped him to 30th early. 32 Caryl Brensinger, Bruce Hauben, Wayne Mackie and Steve Boris: Finished off the podium but ran safely without problems or issues. 32 Automobilia Mecca - Barrett Jackson

CONGRATULATIONS!! to our customers and friends on their outstanding performance at Daytona. DEPARTMENTS COLUMNS COVER 8 Anniversaries 4 Out In The Passing Lane While not all our customers race their cars or even participate in the PCA drivers education program, Cover Photo we believe all our clients deserve the same level of personalized, professional care we have become known 12 Calendar 5 Upshifting Another beautiful cover shot 41 Marketplace 6 Four Speeds & Drum Brakes courtesy of PCNA... zoom, zoom! for in race paddocks all across the country. 42 Board of Directors 7 Around the Cones and Committee Chairs 8 Minutes Of The Board Our commitment to excellence shows in many ways, through our flexible scheduling, our cost effective 42 New Member Roster 9 Double Clutching approach to proper repair and maintenance and our unique ability to help make your Porsche ownership 10 Flat Sixer pleasurable and rewarding. 11 In The Pits

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EMAIL [email protected] Out In The Passing Lane Dave Weber et’s start this month’s column off with some that my brothers and I raced around our neigh- Lgood news for a change. For those of you borhood back in 1959. As I’ve said, I believe my following my comments concerning Verizon FiOS interest in cars and racing started back then in I can report that our first two months’ experi- the seat of a little fiberglass-bodied lawn mower ence with the service has been fantastic. The TV engine powered primitive go-kart. What fun it service, channel selection and picture quality are was. I probably should have bid on the go-kart at terrific. The high-speed Internet service is unbe- the auction just for sentimental reasons. lievable. Susana and I are constantly singing the Dealing with winter day after day is a challenge praises of that service to each other. The down- no matter how well prepared you may have been load and upload speeds are incredible — when I at the start of the season. Back in November I ar- upload the new online issues of the NOR’EASTER it ranged to have our garden tractor/snow thrower literally takes a couple of seconds versus a minute serviced, with a special request that they really go when we used Comcast, and at least ten minutes over the snow thrower attachment. The service when we used Earthlink’s satellite service. I rag work was completed quickly and nothing special my IT department staff at work, complaining that needed to be done. I figured I’d spent money us- our office T1 line is really slow in comparison. ing the ‘ounce of prevention‘ approach for main- When and if you have the opportunity to sign up tenance of the machine. The snow started falling for FiOS my strong recommendation is that you in large quantities early in December and for the jump on it — especially if they’re running the free first couple of cleanups everything worked per- TV promotion at the time. We just received our fectly on the snow thrower. Then things started free Sharp 19-inch HD TV yesterday! I did learn happening; first a shear pin broke (for reasons from Verizon’s Customer Service Department that unknown as I’d not hit anything). Repairing that problem wasn’t a big deal once I Dealing with winter day after day is a located and cleared the remains of the broken pin. Then I apparently challenge no matter how well prepared you nodded off one morning while clean- may have been at the start of the season. ing up after yet another snowfall, and managed to wrap a substantial metal driveway marker around the snow thrower’s blades and drive shaft. That they are currently out of HD receiver boxes — ap- took several tools and lots of force to unwrap the parently Motorola can’t keep up with all the new now tightly bound marker. Then, just before we installations being made by Verizon. were to leave town to attend the Barrett Jack- I had a couple of requests to run a picture of son Collector Car Auction, while cleaning up yet the ’59 Corvette go-kart that we discovered at another heavy wet ten-inch snowfall, the drive the recent Barrett Jackson Collector Car Auction. belt on the snow thrower attachment snapped The one pictured here was identical in all aspects (making a sound like a gun shot). except the color (red versus blue) to the one Again I figured I’d be able to quickly replace the belt but, when I started that task, I discovered that when the belt broke it bent the mounting bracket holding the idler pulleys. On further inspection I discovered that the nearest idler pulley was frozen in place — probably having caused the belt to break. This repair was beyond my capabilities, so back to the dealership it went (fortunately Mike Noonan could coordinate the service call, as by then we were flying out of Logan). By the time we returned home the snow thrower was back in our driveway and back in service just in time for more snow. Can’t wait to see what breaks next. The toy car that started a “love” affair continued on page 40

page 4 NOREASTER Upshifting Bruce Hauben s of this writing we already have 110 cars in 1968 in San Francisco. As luck would have it I Asigned up for our ’08 Spring Ramble to The tuned in a minute before the famous 11-minute Balsams, May 2nd, 3rd and 4th and, while we still (+/–) chase scene involving Bullitt’s ’68 Mustang have space, the remaining slots are going fast. GT 350 Fastback and the bad guys’ ’68 Dodge R/T The ratio has been holding fairly constant over 440 Magnum. the years with about 10% of those attending be- Until The French Connection in 1971 with Gene ing first timers. If you’ve never experienced being Hackman and Roy Scheider, Bullitt’s chase scene part of a 130+ group of Porsches driving wonder- took the honors hands-down for the best ever. fully scenic back roads, then rehashing the morn- Personally, I now lean towards the chase scene in ing drive during lunch and the afternoon drive The French Connection as the best ever, with a big over cocktails and dinner, it’s really quite exciting, exception… If you include the cars involved in the a lot of fun, and something you should try at least chase scenes, then I think Bullitt may still hold the once in your life. Our 90% return rate attests to edge. the great time everyone has. So I’m watching the chase scene in Bullitt and Don’t be put off if you’re thinking that 130 cars watching all the everyday cars parked along the traveling in a pack must create monumental streets of San Francisco and I say to Joyce, “we’ve traffic jams. Unlike other regions with a ‘follow just seen half of the cars auctioned at the recent the leader’ style, with our Ramble you’re on your Barrett-Jackson Auction,” which we attended own following my explicit route directions. As a along with several NER friends. As Dave has previ- result, there are many different ‘pods’ of Porsches ously mentioned, ”If we only knew then what depending upon how quickly you get going, how we know now…” At the B-J Auction there were often you stop for photographic opportunities, more than a handful of ‘60s Mustangs in various incarnations that sold for $130k–$200k. Don’t be put off if you’re thinking that 130 cars A 1967 Corvette, just like the one my father owned, sold for $145k. And early- traveling in a pack must create monumental to mid-‘60s Austin-Healeys — on which I traffic jams. had to pass in the ‘60s because they cost $3,000 then, and I could only stretch to a Triumph TR-3 at $2,300 — were selling antique shops, etc. You then pick up the next ‘pod’ for $70k–$80k. Oh welllll... that comes along. Be aware that if you blindly All of us in New England had the air let out of us follow the car in front of you without reading the with the Patriots loss to the Giants. I was wearing directions yourself, you’re liable to take an incor- my Welker #83 jersey but it didn’t help. Maybe rect turn and have to double back to find the we can look at the upside here. According to Wall right route. Street’s so-called “Super Bowl predictor,” the Dow Full details are in this issue of the NOR’EASTER Industrials have gained about 14% in four out of and our website, www.porschenet.com. If that five years when an old NFL team like the Giants doesn’t work, contact me and I’ll e-mail any info won the Super Bowl. The economy could sure use you may need. See you at The Balsams. a lift, and maybe it will get at least a temporary When gathered with friends, one of the often- one from the Super Bowl. The National Retail discussed subjects after cars and ‘the market’ is Federation estimates that Americans will spend movies. Unlike many others, Joyce and I are one- $59.90 per person on Super Bowl related prod- time readers and moviegoers. That is, we don’t ucts this year, up from $56.04 in 2007. That’s a want to re-read a book or see a particular movie 6% increase. According to marketing researchers multiple times. Yes, there are always exceptions to and retail groups, consumers will buy almost four any rule, as noted below. million new televisions, an increase of 50% over Anyway, a few nights ago while surfing the last year, and 1.8 million pieces of furniture, such huge number of TV channels we receive via cable as recliner chairs and TV cabinets, an increase of — it must say something that so frequently we 38% over 2007. And, of course, there will be piz- find nothing we want to watch, and return to zas: Dominos says sales jump 30% on Super Bowl whatever books we happen to be reading — I Sunday and expects to deliver 1.2 million this stumbled on Steve McQueen in Bullitt, filmed continued on page 39

NOREASTERpage 5 Four Speeds & Drum Brakes Tom Tate he winter projects are coming along nicely. I ping the lock button into the new handle went Treally enjoy the little tinkering things that can better; nothing fell on the floor. When I returned be done in place of a TV show rerun after dinner. to the car with the handle in my hand I did notice One nice thing about having garage space away that the lever contacting the button was bent from the cars that we drive everyday is that I can somewhat, probably due to many years of pres- stop in the middle of a project and know that sure from opening the door. nothing will be disturbed until I return. The issue with these little fixes is something The Bali Blue ‘64 sunroof coupe that I have has that I call the ’while I’m there‘ problem. While I’m had a problem with the door locks since I got it. in there, I might as well bend that lever back so They worked alright from the outside, but from that the button doesn’t have to be pushed so far the inside the door wouldn’t lock, and the action to have the door spring open. I also noticed that on the handle required way too much effort. the factory sound deadener was missing from Since I wanted to replace the outside door handle inside the door. While I’m in there, I might as well anyway, I decided to take off the door panel and replace it. see what was going on inside. The outside handle These old cars were some of the quietest cars is held on with a single screw that can only be on the road years ago. They don’t compare to reached from inside the door. To reach that screw modern cars of course, but still they were in the the entire door panel must come off. The door luxury class compared to the Fords and Chevys of panel will only come off after the top rail on the the day. That was due in large part to fit and finish door has been removed. It’s a lot of steps to reach but also the sound insulation every Porsche got a single screw but I’ve always enjoyed this job at the factory. Sound insulation that was made because sometimes one can find the strangest from horse hair (really!), and what looked like undercoating, which eventually turned to dust. These old cars were some of the quietest cars It took more that a couple of trips to the toolbox to get the on the road years ago. They don’t compare to correct wrench that could be modern cars of course. used inside the door to bend the bracket tab back to where it belonged. Maybe I should move things in the bottom of the door of a 44-year-old my toolbox closer to the car I’m working on be- car. cause it would save a lot of time and travel. I did There were no treasures this time except for have to remove the handle for the second time in a couple of lost washers, but I did quickly find order to bend the tab, since I hadn’t planned on the latch problem. Seems that the cable that is that fix. Because of practice, the handle refit went clamped to the inside handle that pulls the door faster, because by then I could put the screw back latch was not adjusted correctly. The door opened in place without looking at it. and closed just fine but couldn’t be locked from The sound deadener solution took a little longer the inside. A quick adjustment, a little new grease since I had to climb up onto the loft to retrieve and it worked just like new. Now, I don’t drive the carpet pad material that I use for that pur- around with all the doors locked, but there’s just pose. Of course, I had to use the ladder since the something about a part that doesn’t work in a car Speedster was up on the lift and in the way. And that drives me crazy. Especially when it’s so easy I had to move a few things to get to the ladder. to fix. I look like a genius. Or, at the very least, I When I was up on the loft I found a couple of look like I know what I’m doing. parts that I’ll need for the ’57 sunroof coupe that’s The outside door handle removal was easy. at the metal shop. So I brought those down, then The screw holding it in place backed out without spent a few minutes cleaning them. I really do get a fuss. With the old handle in the vice, I popped sidetracked easily. off the C-clip and the lock portion came out. The I went upstairs and got some newspaper from C-clip did fall on the floor and roll under another the pile next to the fireplace and made a pat- car, but I found it after I got the drop light posi- tern so that the inside of the door skin would be tioned under the car where I could see it. Swap- continued on page 40

page 6 NOREASTER Around The Cones Steve Ross hink positive. It is only a couple of months un- issue). Representatives from all our activities — Ttil spring arrives and, although it seems a long DE, autocross; tours and rallies; concours and our way off, keep the faith, as we all have the myriad Goodie Store — will explain in detail what the PCA/NER activities to look forward to. By the time region offers. you read this, our annual Ground School for aspir- I was reminiscing the other day about the ing Driver Education (DE) candidates will have Porsches I have owned since joining PCA back taken place. If past years’ results are an indication in 1980. The first was a bright yellow 914 1.7 it will be another standing-room-only event, with that I bought from a former autocross competi- a large proportion of the attendees making it to tor. It had spend most of its life in dry, non-salty our Novice Day run (April 30th) in cooperation climates; unfortunately that was no guarantee with the North Country Region (NCR) at nearby that it would not rust as it did. I drove this car a New Hampshire International Speedway (NHIS) in lot, attended many autocrosses and DEs, had the Concord, NH. Pre-registration is mandatory and engine done over, and then it finally gave up the it starts on March 1st, so check our website for ghost on the ride back from Lime Rock. I plunked more information. in a used 2.0 liter, drove to the ‘86 parade in Port- Our largest event in terms of participants, the land, Maine, and won my class. That winter I sold annual NER Ramble, travels to The Balsams in it to a guy in eastern CT who turned it into a vin- Dixville Notch NH, May 2nd–4th, again with our tage racer. Ironically, the car resurfaced two years new-in-‘07 three-day format, with a lunch at the ago when Judy Hendrickson from NCR purchased Sunday River Resort in Maine. As of this writing it from that owner’s son, and it is now serving her in mid-February, there are 110 cars registered. as a DE car. Space is limited, so if you have an interest register Next up was an ‘84 944 purchased from the second owner. I drove it three years with plenty of autocrossing and DE, a few I was reminiscing the other day about the modifications, no breakdowns, — an Porsches I have owned since joining PCA back absolutely bulletproof car — then sold in 1980. it to future club member Paul Dudley, who put on an additional 150k miles in relatively short order, and also did DE extensively. He then sold it to Jay ASAP with Bruce Hauben via the form in this Wright, another affiliate club member, who drove month’s issue of the NOR’EASTER. it all-year round until he got another car, then Another school that has a large following is gave it to his brother Sean for his winter driving. our annual autocross training, back at Devens It was finally junked with somewhere near 275k this year. Autocross chair Ron Mann welcomes miles. all newcomers to this fun and informative event Next I upgraded to a ‘90 944S2 purchased from on April 6th. As a reminder, we have a junior Clair. I did many modifications to this one, includ- participation program to allow sons and daugh- ing shocks, sway bars, a limited-slip differential ters between 16 and 18 years old, with a driver’s and 9” rear wheels. I repainted some peeling license, to join in the event. More information can clearcoat spots, again did many autocrosses and be obtained thru our registrar Jon Cowen. DEs. I sold it to former NER member Jay Erickson Even if spring does not come by mid-April, our who did more work, then sold it. tourmasters Charlie and Martha Dow have laid Following that sale came a gorgeous midnight out another easy-to-follow, short Brunch Tour blue 968 with incredibly low mileage, purchased (April 13th) through the countryside, ending at off-lease. Its only fault was that the previous an eatery where food and socializing will take owner was a heavy smoker. I learned all the defu- place. There is no need to pre-register; just show migating tricks and had a fine car. I had the pinion up. bearing repair covered by Porsche, again drove For a complete overview and information on it in competitive events for three years, then sold all the events the region offers this year, plan to it to a club member who disappeared shortly attend our Newcomers Meeting on April 20th at thereafter. Ira Porsche in Danvers (see the promotion in this continued on page 38

NOREASTERpage 7 Minutes Of The Board Jill Maserian- February 10, 2008 Board Meeting he February board meeting was called to order was awaiting additional information about their Tat 11:05 am at Firefly’s restaurant in Marlboro, services and capabilities. MA. In attendance were Bob Canter, Bob Cohen, Steve Ross, VP of Activities, stated that 2008 Jill Maserian, Steve Ross, Chris Ryan, Matt Wallis, autocross event dates have been confirmed, with Michelle Wang, Dave Weber and Susana Weber. the AX school scheduled for April 6th. The full AX Absent were Bruce Hauben and Karen Cohen. schedule is available on the NER website. Charlie VP Bob Canter began by giving a forward look and Martha Dow have volunteered to organize into the calendar of events. The annual Newcom- a Spring Brunch Tour as well as a Fall Tour. More ers meeting will take place on April 20th at Ira details to follow. The North Country Region (NCR) Porsche in Danvers. Beginning at noon, attendees will be promoting their rallies and tours in the will have the opportunity to visit manned stations NER newsletter and website. NCR will also pro- with information about key club programs such mote our PorscheFest and the Lars Andersen Mu- as Autocross (AX), Driver Education (DE), Ral- seum of Transportation’s German Car Day event lies/Tours, Concours and more. This year, Susana on Father’s Day. Steve is investigating concours Weber will design unique banners to help guide and autocross sponsorship possibilities. attendees to stations of interest. Attendees will Reporting for President Bruce Hauben, Steve also hear from experienced members who will stated that over 110 cars were already signed up share first-hand insights into what it is really like for this year’s three-day Ramble at The Balsams to participate in the key programs offered. Help resort. As one of the most popular events of the will be available on topics like DE rules, The Mart, year, members are encouraged to sign up soon to membership privileges, where to get technical in- avoid any waiting lists. Steve also raised the idea spections, ground school, and AX rules. On March of NER hosting an Instructor Dinner similar to the 15th, there will be an informative tech session at one held by the Potomac region. The board had Conway Autoworks. Details about the May and some discussion, but agreed to table the matter June meetings are being finalized. Planning for a for future review. The Board also discussed the number of summer and fall events is underway, idea of hosting a Teen Driver Education session, including a tour of the Collings Foundation Collec- raised in last months meeting. Matthew shared tion of cars and aircraft. Win and Bob are exploring continued on page 39 options for the Annual Banquet for the first weekend in Dec., and the same band that performed Happy PCA Anniversary last year has been retained. The Treasurer’s update was provided by Bob Co- Thirty Years Five Years hen, who had e-mailed the financials in advance. Philip Jenks Bruce Cook Bob reported that expenses for the month were Kevin Donnelly on target. He pointed out that PCA National con- Twenty-Five Years Kathryn Eden firmed that NER would be receiving a small one- Charles Learoyd John Fraunfelder time rebate from the IRS for use in future member Steven James expenses. The Treasurer’s report was accepted as Twenty Years Randy Kass submitted. John Azarowski Louise Mallette John Bergen, NER Membership Chair, reported George Dominiak Jean Pariseau that 22 new members joined the club in January. Joseph Pinciaro Frank Osborn That brought the total number of members to Bob Tabor 2466, of which 1428 were primary members. The Ten Years Lance Willsey total number of NOR’EASTER subscriptions dipped James Cranford Jim Worthington to 760 (down from 1040 last year.) John distribut- Ed Hennighausen ed the new members list for contact by the board. Thomas Boduch NOR’EASTER editor Dave Weber reviewed the Carl Mo upcoming month’s schedule for article submis- Fran O’Day sions. Dave also reported that he had identified a Rick Scourtas possible additional, external source to help with William Wooding ongoing management of the NER website, and

page 8 NOREASTER Double Clutching Bob Canter irst off, I would like to comment on the recent i.e., ‘brains’ of their own that will allow them to liter- Fevent we had at FireFly’s. What a great time. ally talk to other cars, receiving information about If you weren’t able to make it, you unfortunately upcoming road and traffic conditions, and to adjust missed out on some great food, a lot of talk about accordingly as we just go along for the drive. Sensors cars and some very interesting automotive films. in the cars and built into the roads will relieve us of One in particular was titled C’était un rendez-vous by the necessity to drive ourselves. Cars will be able to Claude Lelouch. This movie is a nine-minute drive, measure space and distance. They will be able drive without the use of special effects, thru the streets faster and stop quicker by eliminating the human of Paris at speed with a driver who must have awak- element. As we sit in our cars we will see them more ened that morning proclaiming to himself that this as entertainment centers rather than modes of must be a good day to die. Ignoring speed limits, transportation, where we can watch a movie or via a traffic lights, pedestrians and other obstacles, the holographic windshield change our view of the out- driver does what no sane person would ever con- side world. You might be in Boston on a cold rainy template attempting, yet at the end of the movie morning but if you choose you could change your you are left wide-eyed and amazed. Folklore has it view to look out your window and see an oceanfront that when the director went to exhibit his film for in Hawaii. The engineers used terms such as Mobile the first time the Paris police were waiting to arrest Information Technology and Automatrix to explain him. Suffice it to say that if the opportunity presents how in the future this will all become so seamless. itself to see this movie, don’t pass it up. As I continued to watch they attempted to build A few nights prior to writing this article I was surf- my excitement by getting me to contemplate the ing thru the cable TV channel guide when I came day when my car could automatically download my across a show titled Futurecar on a channel called office files so I might be able to work, on my way to work, while my car drives me there. If that “A time will come when we will not share the doesn’t do it for you, how about your car creating a personality profile of you and act of driving with a car, but rather turn that then, as it talks to other cars, attempting to responsibility completely over to the car.” match you with the occupants of other cars who have similar attributes to create “social exchanges” — their words not mine. If you think that a lot of this is just wild- HDT. That was enough to get my interest, and I in-the-sky theorizing that will never happen, then I clicked on to see what the future might hold for don’t think you have been paying attention. Think us down the road. Now understand, I am one who about that the first time you see a Lexus backing gets excited about possibilities technology holds itself into a parking spot. Whatever happened to the for us in the future. As I listened and watched the simple idea that a car is a car, some more fun than engineers and designers describe the cars they will others, and that there is an inherent enjoyment of be creating in the future I came to realize they had getting behind the wheel, being human and going no comprehension of what it is to be a true auto- for a drive? motive enthusiast. To me, it means that indefinable excitement that occurs as we continually attempt to master the vehicle we are driving and take it to its limits. Unfortunately, if the engineers and designers in this program are correct, the future will become very bleak for those of us who would prefer to drive rather than be driven. To paraphrase from the program, “A time will come when we will not share the act of driving with a car, but rather turn that responsibility completely over to the car.” In an effort to produce safer cars, they discussed the use of robots as better suited to drive then we are, that driving will in the future become fully autonomous. Cars will have artificial intelligence,

NOREASTERpage 9 Flat Sixer John Bergen elcome to March; only a few months more for cart academy at F1 Boston. F1 offers a two- Wtill the snow is gone and we are back on the day academy for juniors in March and they also roads and tracks.So how are you all surviving the have a summer camp we will sign up for if they winter? I have been busy marking my calendar enjoy themselves. Now granted, I am not imagin- for all of the upcoming Northeast PCA events. Be- ing them doing anything but loving the ability to tween Driver Education, autocross, board meet- drive carts on a track, so I have already penciled ings, members meetings, The Ramble and various the dates into the family calendar. other events, my calendar is quite full. For a full One of my main reasons for doing this is to listing of events see the NER web site at www. expose the boys to learning how to drive safely. porschenet.com. An ancillary reason is to get them as hooked on In the category of other events there are a few driving and cars as I am so that I have company at family events in the plans; I can’t be too selfish driving events. So, as you see, there is a method and spend all of my free time going to Porsche to my madness. events. As anyone with kids knows, there is a Now on to Porsche stuff. I recently attended the school vacation week coming up. Actually it is members meeting at Firefly’s in Marlborough, MA. here, and I am cranking out this column as fast as This event was actually a double header. The first I can type so my family and I can head up to New part of the event was the NER PCA board meet- Hampshire to go skiing. ing. Everyone who reads the NOR’EASTER is able While my wife and I still ski, our boys both enjoy to relive each of these exciting meetings through riding, better known as snowboarding. I did make the minutes, which Jill Maserian is now capturing sure that they learned how to ski, however, and in great detail. Although I think that we may want from the time they were three till they were eight, to include some pictures so that people know we actually do meet monthly! It would be kind of fun to capture some of the Well I pulled the trigger. I basically stumbled more animated moments on memory across the deal of the century, or at least that’s (I was going to say on film but most all cameras these days are digital). my story. I purchased a 2007 BMW 335i Moving on to the members meeting, it was great seeing many of you at the event. Two members whose names I insisted they ski. Once they turned eight I caved have appeared in my column before showed up and let them try snowboarding. They both really for the food and films —Joe Billmaier and Stan enjoy it, or at least that’s what they tell me. They Corbett. As you will recall, I included a letter from have even tried to convince me that I should try it. Stan in my last column. Both Joe and Stan are My answer is always the same, “No way!” I have looking forward to the start of our DE program. no desire to spend most of my day either flat on They were also trying to plan their trip to Canada my back or on my knees trying to maneuver to and maximize their track time by hitting Mont get up. I mean I am still skiing on long boards Tremblant and Calabogie. for heavens sake. Why would I exchange my two The only major challenge was what to do with separate skis for one board? Blasphemy I say; their wives after Tremblant. You see, Calabogie is you’ll never see this old dog trying new tricks on in the middle of nowhere and does not have any the slopes. fantastic restaurants or shopping areas; these are This year we are heading up to Mount Sunapee. only found at Tremblant. I heard some interest- It is a nice little ski area that has an excellent ing ideas and I made a few suggestions, about learning facility and school. This is where our boys which I won’t get in to great detail. Let’s just say learned to both ski and snowboard. The great it involves flying people from Montreal to Boston thing about Sunapee for us is that we stay in and leave it at that. Concord where there are some good restaurants Speaking about food, I almost forgot (not re- and shops and then drive to the mountain in the ally) to mention the great spread put out for us morning, which is only about 25 minutes away. by Steve Uliss. It was fabulous! Those who have Another event that falls into the other category made the trip to the Glen the past two years will is something for the boys. I have signed them up continued on page 39 page 10 NOREASTER In The Pits Laurie Jitts y the time you read this, registration will and mini-slalom. In the afternoon you will also be Balready be open for the Driver Education (DE) spending time on the full racecourse with a PCA season. For those of you familiar with the system, instructor. If you have been wondering about ‘DE- I hope you have already started registering for the ing’ this is the ideal opportunity to find out more events you wish to attend. This year’s shared cal- in what is inevitably a fun environment. If you are endar with the North Country and Upper Canada interested, please go to North Country’s website regions will have two effects: the first is obvious (ncr-pca.org), click on the link to “Activities” and from looking at the schedule — many more follow the links to “Event Registration.” This link events at many more tracks; the second, however, will redirect you to a different site by the name is not so obvious. With three clubs all wanting to of Motorsportreg.com. Once there you will need attend, space will be limited. If you are thinking to create an account to register for this or any that you can delay in enrolling for events, let me other NCR hosted event. Note that this is the site suggest you re-think. We fully expect that most (if for registration for NCR-hosted events only. For not all) of our events will sell out very quickly. information on registering for other events, go to Before the season gets underway, and with our (NER’s) website (porschenet.com). Please also those less familiar with the ins and outs of Driver note that registration is first-come/first-served Education events in mind, I thought I would take basis, and there are a limited number of available the time this month to give a little more detail spaces. If you are interested, make sure you get in about our season opening Novice Day, then pro- as early as you can. vide a fuller explanation of what to expect at your So, assuming that you have decided you want first event, and what you need to do to prepare. to attend a DE event and have managed to navi- Let me start by reiterating what a DE event is all gate your way through the registration process, what should you expect when you get there? Let me start by reiterating what a Driver Before you actually hit the track Education (DE) event is all about: DE events are there are some things you should held at racetracks, but are not races. know, and some pre-event procedures:

− First, get to the track on time. about. DE events are held at racetracks, but are You will find the track’s address on our not races. There are no prizes or rankings, and website. Usually the gates to the track how well you drive fast is much more important will open a couple of hours before the than how fast you are. The intent and focus of the first run of the day — at NHIS the gates event is to allow you to take your Porsche to the open at 7:00 am. Most drivers like to ar- track and explore your own and the car’s capabili- rive as soon as the gates open, as there is ties at speeds unobtainable on the street in a rela- much to do before the event. tively safe environment and under the guidance − Upon arrival at the track you will need of a PCA instructor. to confirm your registration. Typically On April 30th, in partnership with our friends at Registration is easy to find, as it will be North Country Region (NCR), we will be holding where the crowds of people are queued. an event that should be of particular interest At Registration you may be required to to those who have never attended a DE event. provide your driver’s license and, in some Novice Day will be held at New Hampshire cases, your PCA membership card. You International Speedway (NHIS), which is a short will be given a wrist band to indicate one-hour drive north of Boston. We hold Novice your “run group,” along with a sched- Day only once a year, and although complete ule of the day’s event and information ‘newbies’ are welcome at any of our events, this about your assigned instructor (unless day has a special focus for those with no experi- this information was already supplied to ence. Unique to this event we will have special you by e-mail in advance of the event, in extended classrooms as well as a car control clinic which case you should print it and bring including time on a skidpad, a braking exercise it with you). continued on page 37

NOREASTERpage 11 The Ins & Outs Of Fabrication - Hosted By Conway Autoworks Calendar Saturday, March 15th - 9:30 AM At A Glance lease come join us on March 15th at Conway Autoworks for informative tech session on the March Pins and outs of fabrication. 15 Tech Session @ Conway Kenny Conway is a 1996 graduate of Carnegie Mellon University with a degree in Industrial Autoworks Design. He has been in business for a little over three years. His past experiences include stints at Autobahn Performance, Eurotech and Synergy Racing. Although he does all types of engine April 6 Autox School @Fort Devens work his particular area of specialty is in the area of fabrication which includes: 13 Spring Tour 20 NewComer’s Monthly Mtg - Tig welding 321 stainless headers, intercoolers, oil tanks, roll bars to tube frames, uprights.. Hosted By Ira Porsche - Seam welding and strut reinforcements on numerous rally cars, 30 Driver Education @NHIS - Rotisserie style restorations, Hosted By NCR - Shell/chassis paint undercoating removal without removing the galvanized coating under- neath May - Torsion tube replacement on older 911’s 3-4 New England Ramble - Custom jack pins on rally/tarmac cars @ The Balsams 16-18 Zone 1 Concours & Rally 21 Driver Education @ NHIS You’ll have the opportunity to see what really is involved in making those changes to turn your car into that street/track race car you always envisioned and be able to ask Kenny all those ques- June tions about what it takes to put that roll bar setup into your car. 1 Autox #1 @ Fort Devens We will be meeting at 9:30am for coff ee, donuts and muffi ns and will be starting the actual 15 German Car Day @ Larz tech session at 10am. Look forward to seeing you there. Anderson Auto Museum If you have any questions please contact Bob Canter in the evening at 781-821-0726 or you can 20-22 Zone 1 Driver Education email me at [email protected] @ Watkins Glen

July Directions: 7-9 Driver Education @ Route 3 South from Boston going towards the Cape, Take Exit 13.go to the end and turn left on Mont Tremblant Route 53. At the fi rst light make a right on Route 123. Travel to the end (5+ miles) where the road 11-13 Driver Education @ enters a rotary that meets with Route 3A. Take the 2nd left onto New Driftway. Less than a mile Calabogie up there will be a Dunkin Donuts on the right. Go though the exit down dirt road to the second 12 Autox #2 @ Fort Devens building on the right. 23-24 Driver Education @ Watkins Glen

August 2-4 Driver Education @ New Jersey Motorsport Park 3 Autox #3 @ Fort Devens 15-17 Driver Education @ NHIS Hosted by NCR 31 Autox #4 @ Fort Devens

September 4 Driver Education @ NHIS Patriots Spring Tour 6 PorscheFest @ Larz Anderson Auto Museum Sunday, April 13th - Driver’s Meeting @10:30 AM

October o, not those Patriots, we mean the Minute Men with the muskets. The Dow’s 50 mile tour will 13-14 Driver Education @ NHIS Nexplore the homes and battlefi elds of those original patriots through Concord and Acton, Hosted by NCR fi nishing up for a buff et luncheon at the Oriental Delight in Maynard. Porsches are encouraged to 26 AutoX #5 @ Fort Devens come out after the long winter, but winter cars are still welcome. December We’ll start the tour from the Friendly’s Restaurant, Route 20 in South Sudbury, MA. We’ll depart 6 Annual Dinner from the restaurant with the fi rst car leaving at 11:00 AM. There is no cost for registration, but let us know if you are coming at [email protected].

The Ins & Outs Of Fabrication - Hosted By Conway Autoworks Saturday, March 15th - 9:30 AM

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NOREASTERpage 13 NER Autocross Performance Driving School Sunday, April 6th - Sponsored by Conway Autoworks ttention new members, driver education and autocross novices! You are cordially invited to participate in the region’s auto- Across school scheduled for Sunday, April 6th. Once again sponsored by Conway Autoworks of Scituate, this year’s school will QUALITY PORSCHE SERVICE & REPAIR return to one of the best AX facilities in the country, Moore Airfi eld in Ayer, MA. Participation in the school is limited to novice drivers. If you are contemplating participating in your fi rst driver education or autocross event, or you’d simply like to gain some skill to improve your on road prowess, you’ll never have a better, more inexpensive opportunity to learn about the art of driving. The SERVICING 356 TO 997, STREET OR TRACK school allows participants to develop and practice the basic set of driver skills that form the core of all high-performance driving under the watchful eye of the club’s very experienced instructors. We’ll begin the day with a chalk talk designed to cover basic principles and concepts that underlie performance motorsport. Fol- 10% DISCOUNT*- ON ALL PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE & WINTERIZING lowing this session, you’ll be participating in a series of driving exercises designed to familiarize you with the practical application of these principles. The drills are designed to improve your car control skills and focus on developing cornering and braking skills. SPECIAL RATES FOR THOSE SPECIAL PROJECTS YOU’VE BEEN DREAMING OF In the morning session, we’ll cycle you through a skidpad exercise, a braking exercise and a slalom exercise, spending approxi- mately 45 minutes on each phase. After a break for lunch, included in the price, we’ll set up an autocross course combining these elements and spend the rest of the day applying our newfound skills. Throughout the entire day, instructors will be at your side to provide valuable coaching and feedback, as well as to demonstrate advanced driving techniques. To participate you need to be a PCA member and your Porsche must pass a simple technical safety inspection. There are no special requirements beyond normal street safety equipment. Your Porsche should have no fl uid leaks, a properly sealing gas cap, a securely mounted battery, and a sound suspension. You will need a helmet with a Snell 2000 or newer rating (a limited number PERFORMANCE ENHANCEMENTS of loaner helmets will be available). Pre-registration is required to participate in this event. The cost will be $30/person. The event is open to members, affi liates and family members over the age of 18. For further information on the program, please contact our autocross chair, Ron Mann, DRIVERS SCHOOL AND RACE PREPARATION at [email protected]. To register for the event, fi ll out the form below. The number of students accepted is on a space-available basis. The past two seasons the school has fi lled up and we’ve regrettably been forced to close registration early. For information - LATEST FACTORY COMPUTERIZED DIAGNOSTICS on space availability or registration issues contact the autocross registrar, Jon Cowen, at [email protected]. - DYNAPACK DYNO SERVICES Call For Instructors - CORNER BALANCE We are always in need of instructors for the school. If you’re an experienced autocross or DE instructor and are willing to help out contact either Ron. Don’t wait; please sign up early as your participation will enable more students to be enrolled. - FOUR WHEEL ALIGNMENT Directions - CUSTOM FABRICATION The event will be at Moore Airfi eld on Route 2A which is separate from the main Army base. From 128: Take Route 2 West. After you go under Route 495, travel another 3.6 miles. Take Route 111 North for 2 miles. At the rotary, take Route 2A West toward Ayer. Stay on 2A as it turns right in downtown Ayer. After the right turn take a left turn onto EVERYTHING TO KEEP YOU IN FRONT OF THE PACK Bishop Road (0.4 miles from right turn). Continue straight onto McPherson Rd. Watch for sign pointing to autocross entrance. From 495: Take Route 2A West for 7 miles into Ayer. Stay on 2A as it turns right in downtown Ayer. After the right turn take a left turn onto Bishop Road (0.4 miles from right turn). Continue straight onto McPherson Rd. Watch for sign pointing to autocross entrance. AND WINNING! EUROTECH ADVANCED AUTOMOTIVE NER Autocross School Pre-Registration 14 GRANT STREET

Entrant: Co-Entrant: FRAMINGHAM, MA 01702

Address: PH. 508.879.9911

City / State / Zip: FAX. 508.879.9119

Phone (eve): email:

Cost $30/person - Checks payable to NER/PCA Mail to: Jon Cowen, 12 Copeland Rd, Framingham, MA 01701 CHRACE TE CAR RO S .COM page 14 NOREASTER WW.EU W *offer expires Feb. 1 2008 QUALITY PORSCHE SERVICE & REPAIR SERVICING 356 TO 997, STREET OR TRACK

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PERFORMANCE ENHANCEMENTS DRIVERS SCHOOL AND RACE PREPARATION - LATEST FACTORY COMPUTERIZED DIAGNOSTICS - DYNAPACK DYNO SERVICES - CORNER BALANCE - FOUR WHEEL ALIGNMENT - CUSTOM FABRICATION EVERYTHING TO KEEP YOU IN FRONT OF THE PACK AND WINNING! EUROTECH ADVANCED AUTOMOTIVE 14 GRANT STREET FRAMINGHAM, MA 01702 PH. 508.879.9911 FAX. 508.879.9119 CHRACE TE CAR RO S .COM WW.EU W *offer expires Feb. 1 2008 NER’s Annual NewComer’s Meeting Sunday, April 20th @12:30 PM (light lunch) - 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. NewComer’s were out in force at last year’s event • 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 Balsams Hotel in New Hampshire • 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 April and will start with a light lunch at 12:30 PM followed by presentations starting at 1:00 PM in 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 Bob Canter so we can get an accurate count of attendees. For questions and registration email to: Bob Canter (781)821-0728 (eves), 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!

page 16 NOREASTER NOREASTERpage 17 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. Even if you are a well experienced Rambler and have done this many times, please read all procedures very carefully as there are some important changes. This year we’re headed to The Balsams, a privately owned resort www.thebalsams.com in Dixville Notch, NH, named to the 2007 Conde Nast Gold list. Building on the successful trial of our first two night Ramble last year, plan to join your friends at The Balsams on Friday night (I’ve arranged a terrific room rate) and relax with a great dinner (on your own) and some billiards and socializing in the lounge. Check in without the hassles of long lines and carting your luggage around all day Saturday. The earlier you get to Dixville Notch the more time you’ll have to enjoy the resort’s hospitality, explore The Balsam’s 15,000 acres with many hiking trails and photographic opportunities, and visit nearby Colebrook, a quintessential New England town. As always, please contact the hotel directly, well in advance of your arrival, to arrange for golf, salon and spa treatments and other ame- nities not included in our NER package. Dinner will be available either in the casual Tavern or jacket-required main Dining Room. If you are unable to get to The Balsams on Friday there are many motels, inns and B & Bs in the Concord, NH, and Littleton, NH areas, about 2 ½ hrs and 1 ¼ hrs respectively south of The Balsams. And if you must drive up Saturday morning, it is only 3 ½ hrs from the Rtes. 495 / 2 junction to The Balsams. We’ll convene on Saturday morning at 7:30 AM for registration, a Continental Breakfast, and drivers’ meeting and be on the road by 9:00 AM heading to The Grand Summit Resort Hotel at Sunday River for a great lunch. We’ll be back at The Balsams mid-afternoon in time to enjoy more of the resort and bend elbows with friends. Our Saturday night Balsams’ rate includes your room, hors d’eouvres during our cocktail hour (cash bar after you’ve consumed your two freebies), Saturday night dinner (jackets for men are suggested) and Sunday morning breakfast buffet, resort charges and are inclusive of all service charges, gratuities and taxes. The Friday night Balsams’ rate is your room only, and is inclusive of all service charges, gratuities and taxes.

page 18 NOREASTER The Balsams Single Double Single Double Friday $119.00 $119.00 Saturday $239.00 $336.00

You’ll note these rates are substantially lower than 2007 at The Equinox, and are for run of house ‘Select’ and ‘Superior’ rooms. You may upgrade your room (there are very few of the Deluxe rooms and Suites so do not be surprised if they are not available), if available, by adding the following amounts to the above amounts for each night:

Deluxe Room Specialty Suite $79.00 $139.00

Finally the details: A) Send in the registration fee (which includes continental breakfast at The Balsams on Saturday morning and lunch Saturday at Sunday River’s Grand Summit Resort Hotel) of $55 per person ($75 after March 1) with your completed entry form below. PLEASE PRINT LEGIBLY; IF I CAN NOT READ YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS…YOU GET THE PICTURE! Please differentiate between “1” and “l”, “8” and “B”, “0” and “O’”, etc. B) Registration fees are fully refundable through March 1, and 50% refundable thereafter through March 31; less a $25.00 fee in both cases. The Balsam reservations are cancelable through April 12, 2008. 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 Balsams. DO NOT CALL THE BALSAMS AND ATTEMPT TO MAKE A RESERVA- TION BEFORE YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT EMAIL – IT WILL NOT WORK - BUT WILL GUM UP THE PROCESS. Do not worry about your place in the pecking order as I will notify The Balsams 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. D) If you do not get my acknowledgement within two weeks of mailing your registration – CONTACT ME as something has gone awry. EXCEPT – DO NOT EXPECT TO HEAR FROM ME BETWEEN MID-JANUARY AND MID-FEBRUARY. Do not worry about your place in the pecking order as I will notify you in the order of post marks. E) In prior years the hotels and I have been dealing with a monumental hassle factor created by forgetful and/or procrastinat- ing Rambleites. As a result – you must make your reservations with The Balsams within two weeks of receiving my acceptance email. If you do not, I will remove your name from The Balsams’ reservation acceptance list, notify you of this situation, and it will cost you $50/room to reinstate your Ramble registration. F) Our block of rooms at The Balsams will be held until April 6, 2008. Thereafter rooms at our rates will be on a space available basis. Rooms canceled after April 12, 2008 are non-refundable.

Questions to Bruce Hauben at 978.952.8517 before 8:00 PM or [email protected]

2008 New England Ramble Registration Form - $55/person until March 1st - $75/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: Roast Chicken #___ Baked Haddock w/crab Florentine #_____ ‘98 The Sagamore Inn Angus Prime Rib #______Mushroom Penne w/tomato red wine cream sauce #____ ‘99 The Wequasset Inn ‘00 Cranwell Mail to: Bruce Hauben, 5 Apple Ridge Ln, Littleton, MA 01460 ‘01 TopNotch Checks Payable To: NER/PCA ‘02 Mt Washington ‘03 The Woodstock Inn Sponsored By If you were on the ‘07 Ramble and your ‘04 The Samoset Resort registration information was correct in ‘05 The Sagamore Inn the registration packet, it is only neces- ‘06 Stoweflake Resort sary to indicate your attendance in ‘07 ‘07 The Equinox

NOREASTERpage 19 Drivers Education Novice Day April 30st & Drivers Education Event April 30st & May 1st Registration opens March 1st, 2008 through North Country Region’s website

t’s finally here! The weather, the opportunity… the season! It’s been a long snowy winter and you’ve spent too many nights on a cold damp garage floor getting everything just right. It is Itime to come out and play. Northeast Region (NER) in cooperation with North Country Region (NCR) is pleased to kick off the Driver Education season with an event for everybody. Together we will be holding a 2-day event with full DE activities and on April 30th we will also be running a simultaneous Novice Day.

Novice day is intended for those who have never attended a Driver Education event and who would like to learn about it in a safe and low stress environment. Activities will include extended classroom sessions in performance driving techniques, skid pan and slalom training and then time on the race track itself accompanied by a qualified PCA instructor. Sign up quickly it will sell out. On April 30th and May 1st we will also be running a full Driver Education schedule for all drivers from Novice to Instructor class. And don’t worry, we have negotiated extended hours with NHIS so the novice activities will not interfere with precious track time! NHIS is our home away from home just north of the Massachusetts border in Loudon, New Hampshire. It is an easy hour from Boston and is the site of many televised races, including Nextel Cup. What is not usually shown on TV is their 1.6 mile road course with 12 turns and some exciting elevation changes making for a good learning environment for Novices and a challenging and technical drive for our advanced drivers.

Costs are as follows: Novice Day (new drivers only) $150 -- April 30th only Students (Green/Yellow) $300 -- Both Days Signed off Students (Blue/White/Black) $300 -- Both Days Instructors who register before April 9th No Charge Instructors who register April 9th or later $150 -- Both Days

Garages will be available on first registered, first served basis for $15 / day. See NCR’s website for details – get in early there is only a limited number available.

We look forward to seeing you all there and particularly look forward to meeting any newer drivers who are keen to find out about Driver Education.

Registration for both events will be handled by North Country Region To register go to: http://www.ncr-pca.org

Or contact at NCR: Registrar John Lussier 802-728-4457 [email protected] Track Chair Paul Frucci 603-491-2265 [email protected]

Or if you have any questions feel free to contact your NER representatives Registrar Mark Keefe 508-529-6127 [email protected] Track Chair Laurie Jitts 617-536-7846 [email protected]

page 20 NOREASTER Advanced Drivers Education and Instructor Coaching Clinic May 21st Registration opens March 1st, 2008 through Northeast Region’s website

ew for 2008, Northeast Region (NER), in cooperation with our friends from North Country Region (NCR), is very excited to offer our inaugural “Instructor Coaching Clinic” to be held on May 21st. Under the guidance of the experts from Bertil Roos NRacing School we will be running a full day of training in instruction, instruction aids and in-car techniques. The event will include classroom sessions, trackside workshops, in-car coaching and a track walk-- all aimed at making you a better instructor. A more traditional DE program will also be offered for advanced solo drivers. The goal of the Instructor Coaching Clinic will be to provide an enjoyable and engaging format for instructors of any experience to obtain new knowledge, techniques, tools and tricks that will vastly improve their ability to teach the art of performance driving. And, a likely secondary benefit will be a sharp upturn in their own driver learning curve. The courses will be taught by senior instructors from the Bertil Roos Race School, with Bertil Roos President, Dennis Macchio as the lead instructor.

Topics Covered will include − Creating the proper learning environment − The efficient use of instructor aides – − Developing realistic goals o Video, Data, Stop watches, Radios, Track − Adjusting attitudes for safety and maximum learning walks, Unusual “tools” efficiency − In car techniques − Classroom presentations o Controlling the student, Communicating at − Teaching theory ~ practical application speed, Pre and post analysis − Teaching driving technique − Individualized communication − Advanced line theory − Rain driving − Instructing advanced students − Self teaching ~ the post school learning process

All current PCA instructors are invited and encouraged to attend the clinic however, if all you want is a student free day of driving on our home track at Loudon, New Hampshire you are also welcome to join our advanced drivers from the Black and White run groups in a more traditional DE program. We will be running extended hours and very few run groups so there should be plenty of track time for all. Novice (Green and Yellow) drivers will not be able to drive on this day.

Costs: Students (Green and Yellow) Not applicable Signed off Students (Blue, White and Black) $160 Instructors wishing to attend Advanced Driver Ed event $160 Instructors wishing to attend Instructor Coaching Clinic $160

Garages will be available on first registered, first served basis for $30. See NER’s website for details – get in early there is only a limited number available

Registration will be handled by NorthEast Region To register go to http://www.porschenet.com

Any problems or questions feel free to call your NER representatives Registrar Mark Keefe 508-529-6127 [email protected] Track Chair Laurie Jitts 617-536-7846 [email protected]

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Driver Education Schedule Event Date Days Track Host Registration Pricing* *Subject to change Open date Inst Solo Student Apr 30th/May 1st* W/Th New Hampshire NCR Mar 1st N/C $300 $300 *Novice Day on April 30th May 21st Wed New Hampshire NER Mar 1st $160 $160 N/A* *Instructor & Advanced only June 4th Wed Lime Rock NCR Mar 1st $100 $195 $195 July 7–9th M/Tu/W Mt. Tremblant NER Mar 1st $225 $480 $525 July 11–13th F/Sa/Su Calabogie UCR Feb 1st* C$240 C$480 C$480 *Yel & Grn reg. opens May 16th July 23–24th W/Th Watkins Glen NER Mar 1st $150 $300 $330 Aug. 2–4th Sa/Su/M New Jersey MP NER Mar 1st $225 $480 $525 Aug 15th Fri New Hampshire NCR Mar 1st $160 $160 N/A* *Instructor & Advanced only Aug. 16–17th Sa/Su New Hampshire NCR Mar 1st N/C $300 $300 Sep. 4th Thu New Hampshire NER Mar 1st N/C $150 $165 Sep. 20–22nd Sa/Su/M Mosport UCR Feb 1st* C$240 C$480 C$480 *Yel & Grn reg. opens Jul. 26th Oct. 13–14th M/T New Hampshire NCR Mar 1st N/C $300 $300

NOTE: Instructors are no-charge (N/C) for NHIS provided they register 21 days in advance. Instructor registration less than 21 days prior will be charged $75 per day attended.

New for 2008 More Days, More Tracks, More Fun No more paper… save the planet! This year we have organized a coordinated calendar between NER will no longer be accepting paper registration. To register New England (NER), North Country (NCR) and Upper Canada for any event hosted by NER you will need to do so online. You (UCR) regions of the PCA. These coordinated events provide will, however, still be able to send a check by ‘snail’ mail if you the dedicated DE enthusiast the chance for 24 days of driving prefer. See our web site for details. on seven different circuits; including a return to Lime Rock Park Registration Process and the first-ever PCA event at the brand new New Jersey Mo- How to register: torsport Park. In answer to many requests, we are also pleased The coordination of the three regions’ schedules means regis- to offer more weekend events and many more days scheduled tration may be a little more complicated than you are used to. on our home track in Loudon, New Hampshire International Unfortunately, we are not yet sophisticated enough to have Speedway (NHIS). shared data across all three regions (although we are working For those new to DE. on it for 2009) and so you will need to register yourself both as 2008 also marks the return of the Novice Day. The event will be a driver and for specific events through the host region’s web held at NHIS (a short, one-hour drive north of Boston) on April site 30th and will be hosted by NCR with assistance from NER. The On the event calendar you will notice the host region identi- day will include special programs for those who have never at- fied. Although all three regions will be working together to tended a Driver Education event including car control clinics on coordinate the actual event days, it is the host region that is a skidpad and slalom course, as well as extended classrooms in responsible for setting rules, policies and pricing, and coor- performance driving techniques. Note: This day is also open to dinating registration. The host region’s individual web site everybody else at any skill level. See elsewhere in this issue or will be the only point of registration for the events they are check our web site for details. hosting. This means, for example, for the April 30th event at New Hampshire you must go to NCR’s (the host’s) web site to Instructor Coaching Clinic. register. For the May 21st event you must go to NER’s website, We are also very excited to offer our inaugural Instruct the In- etc. structors day to be held May 21st. In coordination with experts Each region may also require you to establish your credentials from Bertil Roos Racing School we will be running a full day of as a driver, and give details of your car before you are able to training in instruction, instruction aids and in-car techniques. register for any unique event. In all cases this should be a one- The event will include classroom sessions, trackside workshops, time affair. After you have provided your details to each region, in-car coaching and a track walk — all aimed at making you a you will be able to log in and will be automatically remem- better instructor. A more traditional DE program will be offered bered. for advanced solo drivers. Green and Yellow run-group drivers will not be able to attend on this day. See elsewhere in this issue or check our web site for details. continued on page 24

NOREASTERpage 23 Driver Education- continued from page 23

At the end of this copy you will find contact details and web ad- any other makers that may be accepted. The only consistent dresses for each of the three regions. If you have any issues with exceptions are: registering either yourself as a driver or for any particular event − All cabriolets (other than Porsche 996s, 997s and Box- please do not hesitate to contact any of us. As a general rule, it sters) must be equipped with a roll bar. should be as simple as going to the host region’s web site, find- − Some older Porsche cars (pre-1969) may be required ing the menu item for Driver Education and then following the to modify the mountings of, or install, seat belts. Host link to registration. web sites will give details of requirements where necessary. All vehicles are required to have (at least) When to register: 3-point seat belts. In almost all cases registration for all participants to all events opens on March 1st, 2008. The exceptions are the UCR-hosted For vehicles modified from original specification, please check events at Calabogie and Mosport. In the case of these two your host’s web site for requirements. Most importantly, check events, instructors and ’signed off‘ solo drivers can register after for specific details regarding the installation of racing har- February 1st. Novice and Yellow group students cannot register nesses, racing seats and the need for equal restraints on both for Calabogie until May 16th, or for Mosport until July 26th. passenger and driver seats. Also be aware that many tracks As a general word of warning, be aware that all three regions restrict permissible noise — a modified exhaust may not be award entry on a first-come, first-served basis. This year (as a acceptable. result of the coordinated calendar) there will be much greater What else is needed? demand for most events; we fully expect that most will be sold All regions will require that your vehicle undertake a Technical out very early. Although you cannot register before the registra- Inspection given by a recognized PCA Inspector. These inspection opening day we strongly suggest you register as early as tions must be undertaken prior to arrival at the event and are possible to avoid disappointment. intended primarily to ensure the safety and track-worthiness Other important information about registration: of your vehicle. Details of these inspections along with down- All three host regions have differing policies on registration loadable “Tech” forms and a list of recognized inspectors can be closing dates, payment, cancellation, refunds and notification. found at each of the host regions’ web sites. Each host region Please familiarize yourself by reading the host region’s policies will have slightly different forms and requirements, but each as found on their individual web sites. Do not assume that rules will accept the host region’s “Tech” form signed and stamped you are used to with your home region will be the same with by another region’s registered tech inspector. Please be aware, other regions. however, that technical inspection does not remove the responsibility from the driver/owner of any vehicle for the vehicle What else you need to know to be safe and in compliance with all PCA, host region and/or Who can drive in a PCA Driver Education event? track requirements. All three host regions have the same basic requirements: All PCA Driver Education events require that you wear a − You must be 18 years or older helmet while on the track. All three of the host regions require − You must be a currently licensed driver that these helmets meet at least the SA2000, SA2005, M2005 − You must not be under the influence of drowsiness- or M2000. In all cases SA ratings are strongly recommended for inducing or mind-altering substances (prescribed or their fire safety qualities. not) prior to or during the event. All regions will require a 2-½ lb (minimum) class BC or ABC − You must be a member of the Porsche Club of America. fire extinguisher be mounted in a metal bracket and bolted to Note: Some other club memberships may be accept- a metal surface. Some regions (including NER) allow a one-time able but it will be up to the host region to decide. If in exemption from this requirement for the first event a driver doubt, contact the host region registrar or visit their attends. web site for current policies. In summary: What can you drive at a PCA Driver Education event? − Identify who is hosting the event or events you wish to All three host regions accept any Porsche vehicle (exclud- enter ing tractors, because they don’t have seat belts). At the host − Go to the host’s web site and locate links to Driver region’s discretion vehicles of other make may be accepted. If in Education doubt contact the host region’s registrar or visit their web site − Register yourself and your vehicle with the region for current policies. − Go to their registration site and register for events Generally speaking, any Porsche that is ’as delivered‘ and is − Pay online or forward a check to the host region currently in good, safe working order will be acceptable for − Have a fire extinguisher installed in your car entry in any Driver Education event. Depending on the host’s − Beg, borrow or buy a helmet that meets or exceeds specific rulings, the same can be said of most cars produced by

page 24 NOREASTER SA2000 or M2000 − Have your car inspected and keep the tech form, as − Download a tech inspection form a couple of weeks you will need it at the event before the event − Read the articles on what to expect and what to bring − Locate a nearby tech inspector from your home re- that appear on all regions web sites gion’s web site − Come to the track and have fun

Contact Information: Northeast Region (NER) http://www.porschenet.com email address Registrar Mark Keefe 508-529-6127 [email protected] Track Chair Laurie Jitts 617 536 7846 [email protected] North Country Region (NCR) http://www.ncr-pca.org Registrar John Lussier 802-728-4457 [email protected] Track Chair / Registrar Paul Frucci 603-491-2265 [email protected] Upper Canada Region (UCR) http://www.pcaucr.org Registrar Rose & Markus Blazak [email protected] Track Chair Martin Tekela [email protected]

NOREASTERpage 25 Zone 1 Concours d’Elegance & Rally May 16, 17 & 18, 2008

On May 16-18, the Niagara Region will host the 29th Annual Zone 1 Concours and Rally in Corning, New York. Weekend activities will include a Rally along the foothills of Southern New York and a Full & People’s Choice Concours d’Elegance. This event is geared for both the novice-level as well as the experienced PCA member. The net proceeds of the weekend will again benefit Paul Newman's Hole in the Wall Gang Camp for seriously ill children.

The 29th Annual Zone 1 Concours will include 2 categories: one a fully judged Concours (no undercarriages, but wheel wells), and a "people’s choice" car show (wash and shine). Concours preparation will be on Saturday at the host hotel and the concours show to be held at Wings of Eagles Discovery Center will start promptly Sunday morning at 11:00 am, placement of cars by 8:30 am. If you have any concours questions, contact Daniel Deegan at (585) 924-0271 or email: [email protected]. The Wings of Eagles Discovery Center is located next to the Elmira Airport at 17 Aviation Drive, Horseheads, NY.

The 11th Annual Zone 1 Rally will be a straightforward time/speed/distance rally designed to test the competitors’ ability to drive and navigate. The rally will start at the host hotel on Saturday at 12:31 pm, will be about 2 hours long and will be challenging for both novice and experienced rally teams. The rally will run in two separate classes based on experience. Both classes will run unequipped, meaning only simple hand held calculators with single memory functions will be allowed plus stock odometers. All roads will be paved so rally cars can participate in the concours the following day. There will be a novice meeting at 11:00 am and a Driver’s meeting at 12:15 pm. The first car off will be at 12:31 pm. Rally awards will be given out Saturday at 4:00 pm in the hospitality suite. Questions about the rally, contact Bob Michaelson at 973-492- 2014 or email: [email protected]

The host hotel for the weekend will be the Corning Radisson. Event registration will start at 4:00 pm on Friday, May 16, at the hotel. A Friday night hospitality room sponsored by Zone 1 will take place from 9:00 to 11:00 pm, again at the host hotel. Saturday evening will be a free night to explore Corning. Weekend Schedule Friday Afternoon –Registration Evening –Hospitality Saturday Mid-day - Rally (starting from Radisson Hotel) Saturday Morning - Registration & Rally Novice School Saturday Evening - Rally Awards ; Free Evening Saturday All Day - Concours Preparation Sunday All Day - Concours d' Elegance Hotel Reservations The Corning Radisson is the host hotel for the weekend. Participants who wish to stay at the hotel should make their own reservations by calling the hotel directly at 607-962-5000 (before May 1st to receive group rate) and asking for the Porsche Club of America rate of $ 115.00 per night. ------Registration Application – Concours and Rally Concours Entrant/Rally Driver ______Pricing Information (dates are postmark) Entrant Address ______Concours Only - $30/car ($40 after May 1) City ______State ____ Zip Code ______Rally Only - $30/car ($40 after May 1) Phone ______Region ______Concours & Rally Combo - $45 ($60 after May 1) E-mail ______License# ______Concours Co-entrant/Rally Navigator ______Summary and Totals Car Model ______Year ____ Color ______Body Style ______# People Item Dollars (US funds) We are entering the following events: (please check all that apply) ______Concours Fee $ ______Concours: Full ______Peoples Choice ______Rally Fee $ ______Rally: Experienced (5 or more rallies) ______Combo Fee $ ______Novice (fewer than 5 rallies) ______(Please make checks payable to Zone 1 PCA) TOTAL $ ______(Mail checks and Registration form to: Zone 1 PCA, Lin Hurd 151 Vankirk Road, Newfield, NY 14867 Contact Lin at (607) 564-7517 before 9 pm, or by email at [email protected] )

page 26 NOREASTER We need your help to run the 2008 Porsche Clash We Need Club Race at Watkins Glen YOU! May 30 to June 1, 2008

The Clash brings lots of people to one of the best tracks in our region! We need volunteers. It is the volunteers that make this a great event! We ask volunteer help a full morning or afternoon. What do you, your friends, loved ones, any one you could bring with you get?

Every volunteer will get a pullover

Work two times Dinner the nights you work (Thursday, Friday and Saturday) Work three times or all day A $100 Zone one Gift Certificate Sunday (handed out every evening) Work on Sunday A Zone 1 mug

Remember it’s not the car; it’s the people that make PCA! Listed below are the areas and descriptions of where we need YOU! Registration: This happens at the Registration line. This is done from the top of the tower where you building, on the northwest corner of Watkins Glen, can see most of the track and you are inside. outside of the track. Everyone must stop here and get a wrist band to get into the track. Registration involves Grid: All the cars are "parked" along the grid prior to ensuring everyone, signs the waiver. This is a very the start. This year like last the grid is behind the busy place Thursday afternoon and Friday morning. garage over by the turn 10 & 11 straight. The person at the start of the grid tells the drivers their grid number. Garage Admin: This is the Administration of the race. People along the way direct drivers into their grid slot Driver registration, hot pit passes, pullovers, copies, or point them farther down the grid. This job starts radios, race results from tower are faxed here for BEFORE the race; you need to be at the grid at least 15 copying and distribution. Volunteer assignments and minutes before the start of racing! This position is paperwork is also handled here and every volunteer LOUD and you also need to be alert for moving cars. must sign in every day here! Enduro pits Monitor: The job here involves working Tech Inspection: The job here involves working with for the National PCA Scrutineers to insure safety in the the National PCA Technical Scrutineers. Cars are pits during the enduro. The National Scrutineers will weighed, checked over for modifications, or problems. hold a meeting and review what they want this group This is done in the first bays of the garage. to do. This group only works on Sunday.

Timing & Scoring: Although the race is timed and scored with computers and in-car radio transponders, a paper trail is needed too. Volunteers here write down the car numbers as they pass the start/finish

Every one needs to insure they visit the Garage to insure the paper work is done, and that their name is on the list of people that Volunteered.

If you want to help, a registration form can be found online at http://clash.tobe.com. Fill out the online form at email it to Tim O’Brien at: [email protected]. You can contact him via phone at (315)727-1478 (cell)

NOREASTERpage 27 Flicks & Food @ Firefly’s Copy By Chris Ryan, Photos By Dave Weber n Sunday, February 10th, 42 PCA members convened at Dante’s, located in the ’back room‘ at Firefly’s Boda- Ocious Bar-B-Que & Beyond restaurant in Marlboro for an afternoon of barbecue, P-car racing movies, and general socializing. Owner and fellow PCA member Steve Uliss was on hand to catch up with old Porsche friends but, most importantly, to make sure the food he and his ever-helpful staff had laid out for us was up to his high standards and that we were all well fed. People who braved the odd weather of the day (snow, thunder, and lightning one minute, followed by bright sun- shine the next) were treated to a spread featuring some of the best barbecue around. The buffet lunch included barbecued chicken, pulled pork, beans & cornbread, a variety of desserts and, of course, Firefly’s own award-winning St. Louis ribs. The cash bar was also available to insure the proper beverages to Firefly’s put out a terrific lunch for our meeting accompany these treats were available to complete the culi- nary experience. Folks lined up quickly to fill their plates and made their way to the back room where the entertainment system was showing classic race films for the afternoon’s entertainment. Matthew Wallis served as chief projectionist for most of the afternoon, swapping between VHS and DVD selections to keep the entertainment coming. The Porsche Story — Victory by Design treated us to a variety of famous Porsche racecars including the 550 Spyder, 904, 906, 908, and the legendary 917. As we watched these cars being driven in the famous Carrera Panamericana and Targa Florio, I’m sure I wasn’t the only one dreaming about the days when our own Porsches will be able to come out of hi- bernation after another long New England winter and be back in action! As we munched on Steve’s ribs and chicken, seeing these cars in their element at places like Le mans, Sebring, and the Nurburgring served as a reminder to us all of the impres- Susana Weber, Ron and Savenor

sive heritage of our own cars. Next up was some educational fare, including a film produced by the Panoz Racing School on driving the course at Road Atlanta. The narrator provided skillful instructions, turn-by-turn, as we viewed the course from both in-car cameras and from birds-eye views. IN-CAR 956 provided documentary of Derek Bell’s escapades in a 956 at a variety of notable driving venues, including “old” Nurburgring, Le Mans, Spa Francorchamps, Brands Hatch, and Fuji Speedway among others — again with running commentary to describe the experience and technique. Thanks to Jack Kelly, we had the opportunity to enjoy what seems to be a perennial group favorite — C’était un rendez-vous. The film is a nine-minute documentary (as seen from the cockpit) of what is claimed to be a Ferrari 275 GTB being driven through Steve Reilly, Matthew Wallis, Mark Keefe, George Markley the streets of Paris at 6:00 am with reckless aban-

page 28 NOREASTER don. Luckily, by this time we had finished lunch, because it into our view out the windshield just as the car come to a stop was tough to take your eyes off the scenes showing this guy after this incredible run and the gentlemen steps out ever so gunning through narrow streets, across large thoroughfares, nonchalantly. Just another spirited morning drive through the through stop signs and red lights, and around stopped or slow- streets of Paris, I guess. We should all be so fortunate to have ing vehicles — all without any ’incidents!’ And all this to make such an entertaining commute to get the day started! a meeting with his attractive girlfriend, who walks casually

NOREASTERpage 29 Porsche News Copy & Photo Provided By Porsche Cars North America partment, and the hybrid module, comprised of an additional Po r s c h e Co n t i n u e s t o Mo v e Ah e a d w i t h i t s Hy b r i d Te c h n o l o g y clutch and electric motor, is between the engine and transmis- ATLANTA, February 7, 2008 – Just as Porsche engineers proved sion. Depending on driving conditions, the hybrid module can in the past that rear-engine sports cars can outperform larger disengage either the combustion engine or the electric motor and more powerful competitors and high-performance SUVs or can combine both drive systems as one joint power unit. This can be outstanding both on and off road, they are now busy on flexibility results in benefits such as a zero emissions driving the next challenge – fuel-efficient and high performance hybrid mode, fuel savings in both city and highway driving, and maxi- cars and SUVs. mum performance when needed. Porsche will first come to market with the Cayenne Hybrid Coordinating the hybrid system’s three main components – SUV by the end of this decade to be followed by the Panamera the combustion engine, the electric motor and the battery – is Hybrid. After Porsche introduces its much anticipated four- the Hybrid Manager. Overseeing some 20,000 data parameters door Gran Turismo in 2009, its engineers intend to achieve as compared to only 6,000 data parameters for a conventional the company’s environmental goal of a 30 percent decrease engine, the Hybrid Manager is one of the most powerful tech- in fuel consumption with a hybrid version, while offering the nologies found in any hybrid vehicle. high-performance attributes of a Porsche in a four door sports The Porsche hybrid concept makes use of a parallel design sedan. because the hybrid component’s in-line configuration is more The Stuttgart, Germany based auto manufacturer is forging compatible with the existing Cayenne and Panamera platforms. its own technological path through the hybrid landscape. The Porsche is no stranger to hybrid technology. More than a cen- Cayenne’s and the Panamera’s parallel hybrid system is config- tury ago, Prof. Ferdinand Porsche, father of Dr. Ferdinand ‘Ferry’ ured with the battery unit positioned below the luggage com- Porsche and the founder of the car company we know today,

page 30 NOREASTER developed the electric wheel-hub motor, a drive system he ica, you can have a Porsche V-8 paired with a six-speed manual intended as an alternative to combustion engines on his early transmission. The GTS is equipped with 21-inch alloy wheels vehicles. Hailed as “the greatest invention of the age” by one carrying 295/35 R21 tires that, when combined with standard trade journal, its debut at the World’s Fair in Paris on April 14, air suspension and Porsche Active Suspension Management, 1900 hurdled Ferdinand Porsche to worldwide fame overnight. offer remarkable street handling that most would never equate Porsche soon after developed the world’s first hybrid when he to a sport utility vehicle. added two gasoline engines to recharge the on-board batteries Porsche Celebrates Production of 200,000th Cayenne SUV that powered his wheel-hub motors, which generated equal buzz in Paris in 1901. Coincidentally, the Chicago Auto Show ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 4, 2008--Porsche AG had also made its debut in 1901, so in a sense Porsche shares a bit of ample cause to celebrate the New Year when its high-selling kindred spirit with the 2008 Chicago International Auto Show as SUV reached a significant production milestone. Amid applause both Porsche’s hybrid history and this important auto industry and cheers from delighted factory employees, the 200,000th exposition share a most memorable birthday. Porsche Cayenne rolled proudly off the assembly line in Leipzig, Porsche Uncovers Cayenne GTS, Fourth Model in Remarkable Germany. Cayenne Line-Up at Chicago’s 100th Anniversary Auto Show The celebrated vehicle, a red GTS, is scheduled to be delivered to a customer in the Middle East. Top handling Cayenne makes its North America debut at “It is no secret that the Cayenne has performed extremely well centennial show for Porsche over the last several years,” said Peter Schwarzen- bauer, President and CEO, Porsche Cars North America (PCNA). ATLANTA, February 7, 2008 – As Chicago was holding its first “To witness the 200,000th production of a vehicle that has successful auto show in 1901, Professor Ferdinand Porsche was granted us so much success is a great moment for PCNA - one showing his latest project in Paris, France. The Lohner-Porsche, that deserves our pause for praise.” the first successful zero emission vehicle on the market gener- Porsche has achieved unmitigated success with the Cayenne ated great interest at the Paris Auto Show in 1900, as did the since its North American debut in 2003, despite many who Lohner-Porsche Hybrid that followed closely on its heels when doubted that a pure-bred sports car company could build a it was unveiled in 1901. SUV. In fact, the 13,370 sold in North America last year largely The inventive design, without a transmission or gearbox, contributed to PCNA’s record-breaking 2007 sales. The Com- established the then 24-year-old as a pioneer in the early days pany plans to introduce the Cayenne GTS in Canada February of the automobile. Shortly thereafter, Ferdinand Porsche added 13 at the Toronto Auto Show. The new model, which boasts a two internal combustion engines to charge the batteries for the 405hp 4.8 liter V-8 engine and the best on-road capabilities of front wheel hub motors, thus creating the world’s first hybrid. any Cayenne ever produced, is expected to perform seamlessly More than 100 years after Ferdinand Porsche’s innovative with the other members of the Cayenne line of cars. work, and its debut in Paris, the engineers at Porsche’s Research and Development Center in Weissach, Germany, have returned to Ferdinand’s basic concept and are busy developing the Cayenne hybrid, and soon to follow, the Panamera Hybrid. While the Porsche Hybrid Systems are in development, the latest edition of the Cay- enne family, the Cayenne GTS, makes its debut in Chicago. While the Cayenne has already earned a reputation for exceptional on and off-road handling characteristics, the new Cayenne GTS will offer the best on-road characteristics of any Cayenne to date. The GTS features the same 4.8 liter, direct injection V-8 engine as the Cayenne S but a larger intake manifold and other modifications allow it to produce an impressive 405hp. And for the first time in North Amer-

NOREASTERpage 31 Automobilia Mecca - Barrett Jackson 2008 Copy & Photos By Dave Weber he Indy 500 — I’ve attended that event three times. A. J. Foyt won the ’64 race and Jim Clark the ‘65 race. I was Tthere again in 1972 when Mark Donohue raced and won in a Sunoco-sponsored McLaren Offenhauser owned by Roger Penske. Formula 1 races — I’ve attended several races in Montreal and Watkins Glen, in ’71 when Francois Cevert won and again in ’73 when Ronnie Peterson won (and Francois Cevert was killed). Sebring — I’ve attended a FIA Sports Car race featuring the Sauber Mercedes racing against the Porsche 911 GT1 — we had VIP passes for that one. I made it to the LA Auto Show for a brief three-hour visit — much more time is necessary to properly see that show. We’ve attended the 24 Hours of Daytona sports car race a number of times as specta- If only I’d kept my Boss 302 - this one sold for $105,000 tors and twice as crew members. We watched the 917 Porsche Can Am cars and the Trans Am Camaros and Mustangs race at Al Holbert’s racing shop in Pennsylvania and saw them prep- Mid-Ohio in the ‘70s, and at vintage car races at Road America ping his 962. Susana and I have toured the Porsche factory and and Watkins Glen. I’ve watched a portion of a NASCAR race at museum, and been passengers in Porsches driven very quickly NHIS until the rain fell. Susana and I traveled west to attend around the test track at Weissach. I’ve even been invited to a the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance and Monterey Historic press introduction for a new Porsche — the 924S. We’ve toured Races on the occasion of Porsche’s 50th anniversary. We visited the Ferrari Museum at Maranello — the factory was off-limits.

Boss Mustangs drew big bids - this gorgeous red Boss 429 sold for $330,000

page 32 NOREASTER going on during the auction, particularly the stratospheric prices being paid for muscle cars. I’m more focused these days on doing things I’ve always wanted to do, rather than merely talking about those things, so 2008 became the year to check off attending the Barrett Jackson auction. You have two basic options for attending the event — go as a spectator or acquire a bidder pass (cost $400 for two people, free drinks, reserved seating and VIP parking, special site ac- cess, and an invitation to a special bidder party). The bidder pass is the way to go, but it does involve more work, as you have to supply financial information confirming you have a least $50,000 of buying power. The reserved parking is a real plus as you avoid having to ride a shuttle bus back and forth to general parking. The unlimited free drinks probably benefit Custom hot rods were popular Barrett Jackson more than the recipients! Reserved seating is Attending the Goodwood Festival of Speed was another high- the best benefit as it allows you to get very close to the action, light of our automotive pursuits. but it does require you to stake out and guard your space if you But on my list of automotive-related events to attend for a want to hang on to your location throughout the day. number of years has been the Barrett Jackson Collector Car We arrived on a Wednesday (the event actually started on the Auction in Scottsdale, Arizona. I’ve watched the event on Speed preceding Sunday), just in time for the bidding to start on the TV for a number of years, fascinated with the range of things continued on page 34

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Jack Roush will sell you one of his GT-40 style custom cars Plenty of automobilia was for sale - boy would I like a vintage gas pump 1200 or so cars that would be sold over the next five days. We from home amongst a huge crowd of people, and one of the walked the grounds trying to get a sense of where everything first people we encountered was someone we knew — weird. was located, collected our bidder passes, and sat down to Thursday morning we were back at the auction in time to watch a bit of the action. That first night the bidding arena was watch the 9-10:00 am automobilia auction. I have an interest in pretty empty with not a lot of action on the cars. A number of old gas pumps, antique automotive-related signage — neon them were sold for short money. Then we headed out to dinner lit in particular — and model cars. So I was curious to see what and, of course, on our way out we encountered our dentist was going to be paid for such items. Shocked probably best de- from back in Boxford. There we were, several thousand miles scribes my reaction, as impressive sums were bid for even the

One of three hand built “Blastolene” custom cars - sold for $475,000 - Note Jay Leno owns one - he probably paid a lot more!

page 34 NOREASTER simplest signage, and really high prices were bid for rare items. I quickly realized I wasn’t going to add to my collection of stuff. At the start of the second hour of the day’s bidding, the auctioneering staff is introduced. Some fifty or so auctioneers and bidder assistants take the stage. They come from all over the country and many of them are by now well known to TV viewers of the auction. Six men handle the bulk of the auctioneering, and they are good. I spent the next several days, glued to my seat, fascinated to listen to their patter. Thursday’s action focused on cars in the “mid-price” range, with very few being sold for more than $100k. As I mentioned in my column last month, a couple of Boss 302s went for more than $100k, making me feel real stupid for having nearly given one away in 1973. Our routine on Friday and Saturday was pretty much the same; we started each day watching the automobile auction, and then strolled around for a while checking out all the vendor displays (lots and lots of them). We’d get some lunch, then settle in to watch the auction. We took turns getting up for food and bathroom breaks, to avoid losing our seats. Friday and Sat- Restored pedal cars were sold for prices between $5K and $10K urday nights’ action was really exciting as the bids went higher continued on page 36 and higher as the “feature” cars came up for auction. $100k

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bids were now brakes, unbelievable creature comforts (including a built-in Play low prices and Station 2), towing capacity of 26,000 pounds, and fuel mile- bids greater than age equal to my Ford F350 Diesel (despite being a much larger $250k became vehicle). If I were just getting into towing, this would be my tow common, with a vehicle of choice (despite its $150k price tag). number of cars I had a great time at the event, delighted that I’d finally made going for $300 it out to Scottsdale. It was the perfect mid-winter antidote for to $500k. The a fan of automotive history, and one I’d highly recommend you crowd really gets put on your list of things to do. into it as the bids So what else is on my list? Well, I want to attend the January go higher, with Detroit Auto Show or the Frankfurt, Germany Auto Show. I want Resto Mod ‘57 Chevy - went for >$300K people standing to attend a Formula 1 race at Monaco, and the Sebring 12-Hour and cheering race. I’d like to be in the stands for the Daytona 500, and tour a encouragement. Several special cars went for a million dollars Formula 1 team headquarters. One of these years I really want or more. There was much complaining from the stage about the to attend the Le Mans 24-Hour race — but with VIP or press bids being too low — apparently when the sales were totaled credentials. I want to attend the Goodwood Revival vintage car this year’s event was the third-highest grossing, so the econom- races on the famous Goodwood Circuit (scene of Sterling Moss’s ic impact wasn’t too great. career ending crash), in the traditional ‘50s/’60s period-correct Saturday morning I did fit in a test drive in a mid-sized Freight- costume, of course. Much like my Barrett Jackson comment, I liner Sport Chassis truck. This ultimate tow vehicle is real im- need to stop talking and writing about these events, and just pressive and easy to drive, with a tight turning radius, monster go see them!

page 36 NOREASTER In The Pits- continued from page 11

− After registering you will need to find a place to ber it all — most of us felt that way. Before and while you are unload. Follow everybody else to the “paddock” or on the track your instructor will remind you, and reinforce the “infield” and choose a spot that suits you. There is no things you have learned. protocol as to where to park. The only exception will If your first event is the April 30th Novice Day at NHIS, your be the garages. Most events require that you reserve a morning will be occupied with a Car Control Clinic. At the garage at the time of your original registration. If you clinic you will be instructed and participate in various fun but happen to be one of the lucky (and early) few you will relatively low-speed activities on the skidpad. The object of this be informed of your garage location by e-mail prior to clinic is to start to learn the basics of vehicle dynamics, get a the event. feel for the limits of your car and to start to apply some of the − Once you have found a place to park, your next task lessons learned in the classroom. is to unload everything that is not bolted down from Whether you are attending Novice Day or any of our other your car, and we mean everything — tool kits, floor events (at which a complete novice is equally welcome), soon mats, spare tires and that morning cup of coffee all enough it will be time to go out on the racetrack. During the need to be removed. event you will be out for multiple “runs” each lasting between − Next, you need to take your car to Tech Inspection. 20 and 30 minutes. Your instructor will be with you the whole Typically, there will be a sign up to show you where the time. Nothing I can say here will accurately describe the first inspection is being done. If you don’t see a sign, look time you drive a racetrack in a Porsche. What is important to for a line of cars waiting. At the tech line your car will understand, however, is that your instructor will not pressure have a final inspection for safety. Scrutineers will check you to do things you are not comfortable doing. We want you your lug nuts, brakes and tires, amongst other things. driving well long before we want you driving quickly. Safety is They will also want to look at your helmet to ensure always the first consideration at a Driver Education event. What it meets minimum requirements and will collect your continued on page 38 “tech form” — you remember, the one your pre-tech inspector supplied you with before you headed off for the track.

Having completed the formalities there is nothing left to do but listen for announcements and go with the flow. If you have a little time, it is well worth trying to locate your instructor. Events provide for different run groups with the intention of ensuring that you are running with people of similar skills and experience as yourself. At your first event you will be almost certainly assigned to the Novice run group, and you will be assigned an instructor who will be with you for the duration of the event whenever you on the track. The instructor’s task is to gently introduce you to the principles of high-performance driving on a one-on-one basis. S/he will describe, demonstrate, and then guide you through the skills of getting the most out of your Porsche and understanding vehicle dynamics. Prior to the event (or at registration) you will be given your instructor’s name and vehicle details. Ask around, as someone will be able to point you to your instructor. Try to make a plan for where and when you will meet your instructor after the driver’s meeting. To help you in understanding the principles and practice of performance driving you will be asked to attend both a driver’s meeting and a classroom session prior to your first “run” of the day. The meetings will cover a lot of information about flags, passing zones, passing protocols, as well as discussion of “the line” (the most effective way to negotiate any given corner) and many other terms specific to performance driving. Don’t worry too much if on first hearing you are not certain you can remem-

NOREASTERpage 37 In The Pits- continued from page 37 is almost a certainty is that you will have an enormous amount the differing flags that will be used at the track. of fun and hopefully will learn lessons that you can carry back − Make sure you check your e-mail prior to the event for into your daily driving. “Trackrats” messages. In it you will find schedules, track The only other thing you need to know about the day’s events maps and last-minute information. is that, although we will have professional flaggers at all events this year, all drivers are expected to carry out a “work assign- I hope this has been helpful to some, and I look forward to ment” at some point during the day’s activities. This typically meeting our newer members at the track. If you have any issues involves helping with staging other drivers prior to their run, or with registration or questions about DE, feel free to drop me an helping with pit-out. In any case, your responsibilities and the e-mail at [email protected] or call me on 617 642 6324. time you will be required to work will be explained to you on the day, and there is nothing you need to do in advance. Upshifting - continued from page 5 On a related subject, I am often asked what a new driver should do in preparation for a Driver Education event. The answer year. In all, the National Retail Federation estimates Super Bowl is: very little. If your car is in good roadworthy condition, has sales of $9.5 billion. passed a pre-tech inspection and you have a helmet with at least an SA2000 or M2000 rating then you should be good to Comments heard by a physician during male colonoscopies. go. Having said, that there are a few things you should know: 1. “Take it easy, Doc. You’re boldly going where no man has gone before! − Make sure you know what the factory recommends 2. “Find Amelia Earhart yet?” for tire pressures, that you have an accurate pressure 3. “Are we there yet? Are we there yet? Are we there yet?” gauge, and that your tires are set to the correct cold 4. “You know, in Arkansas, we’re now legally married.” pressures before you leave home. 5. “Any sign of the trapped miners, Chief?” − Make sure your brakes and particularly your brake 6. “You put your left hand in, you take your left hand out...” pads are in good condition. Your pads should be at 7. “Hey! Now I know how a Muppet feels!” least half as thick as a new set and it’s never a bad 8. “If your hand doesn’t fit, you must quit!” idea to have a spare set with you. Ideally, having the 9. “Hey Doc, let me know if you find my dignity.” knowledge and tools to change them would be great, 10. “You used to be an executive at Enron, didn’t you?” but don’t worry too much as there are usually plenty of 11. “God, now I know why I am not gay.” people with the skills and equipment who will be will- And the best one of all: ing to help if you get stuck. If you don’t know how to 12. “Could you write a note for my wife saying that my head is check your own brake pads ask your pre-tech inspec- not up there?” tor for advice. − Bring plenty of water with you. Driving on a track is hot thirsty work and dehydration should be a constant Around The Cones- continued from page 7 concern. You should also bring snacks, as you cannot rely on all tracks to have concessions, although all After that I bought my first 911 a ‘96 coupe, lowered it, added tracks have something available for lunch nearby. larger sway bars, installed Recaro race seats and harnesses, and − Get plenty of rest the night before the event. The day did many DE events and autocrosses. It was a great car but I will be surprisingly taxing on you in many ways. wanted a change, so I had European Locators sell if for me. It − Wear (or bring with you) a long-sleeved cotton shirt was a good deal, and it has now changed hands a few times and cotton trousers. It also may be a good idea more. to bring a cotton jacket in case it gets a little cool. Following the 911 was another 968, this time from longtime Synthetic clothing, including nylon jackets or fleece member Charlie Learoyd. This one only lasted a few months be- sweaters, is never acceptable for wearing on the track fore another long time member, Don Wolcott, asked me to sell for fear of the way they react to a potential fire hazard. it to him, which I of course did. This left me Porsche-less until − Bring a waterproof jacket with you in case it rains spring of ’03, when I purchased my current ‘00 Boxster from a (preferably in a dark color as red and/or yellow cannot guy in Boston. He stored it and another car and barely drove it, be worn during work assignments), and don’t forget having traveled a mere 8k miles after 3-½ years. I still have this to bring sufficient plastic bags or containers for all the one and, after the usual DE and autocross exercising, it is now gear you will be removing from your car. looking for a new owner. Why not a club member? Most of the − Make sure you read all of the information available on past ones have gone that route. our website (porschenet.com) under the “Driver Educa- tion” link. Take particular notice of the area describing page 38 NOREASTER Flat Sixer- continued from page 10 Minutes - continued from page 8 know exactly what I mean. The bar-b-queue is outstanding and highlights about a company that organizes such events and Firefly’s does it just right, including ribs, chicken, pulled pork, agreed to send a link with more information about the organi- slaw, beans, corn bread and dessert. I have to say that after eat- zation to the board for further consideration. ing a huge lunch like this I wasn’t hungry again till the next day. Matthew also provided the website update, stating that the Now back to the new car saga. When I left you last month I DE and AX events and calendar have been updated for the first was in the process of torturing myself over which car to buy. half of the year. The Mart is still under construction. The Goodie Should I go with a sedan, a coupe, a wagon, or something else? Store is available on the website and merchandize can be Should I go with all-wheel, front-wheel, or rear-wheel drive? Or viewed and ordered from the site. should I just keep the trusty old wagon for another year. That Finally, a special thanks to Steve Uliss for hosting the meeting would be ten years of driving the same car, which for yours at Firefly’s. truly is a world record. Heck, nine years is a record for me. The next meeting of the board will be held on March 13th at Well I pulled the trigger. I basically stumbled across the deal 6:30 pm at John Bergen’s home. Having no further business to of the century, or at least that’s my story. I purchased a 2007 discuss, this meeting was adjourned at 12:29 pm. BMW 335i. This was a demo car that the dealer had been trying to sell for a while. I didn’t really care that it was a demo since it came with the full warranty along with some nice features: Navigation, Premium Package, and Cold Weather Package. The car is black with tan leather interior, a very nice albeit common color combination for BMWs. The most important thing is that it has tremendous grin factor. This car may be an excellent reason for me to finally break down and buy a radar detector. Not because I plan to speed all the time, but because the car is quick and quiet and 80 sneaks up on you rather quickly. I have also been doing some research on aftermarket modifications you can get for the 335i and I came across two that were basically plug and play. There are the Juice Box and Split Second products that provide an instant 40 hp by just plugging them in. When I told this to my brother via e-mail his reply to me was, “What, 300 hp isn’t enough for you?” I hate to say this but he is right — 300 hp is enough for me, at least for now. I am also tempted to think about track- ing this car to see what it can really do, but then I would have to forgo driving the green machine, which is just way too much fun on the track. Oh the humanity! Well, I’ve managed to eek out another column with a minimum of driving stories. I am looking forward to some track or autocross days so I can have something really interesting for you all to read. Another possibility is for members to send me ideas and/or stories that you’d like to see in print. I have to imagine that there are some great stories out there about Porsches, driving, or life in general. So, if you have something to submit, e-mail me at membership@ porschenet.com and I will be sure to include your story. Hope to see many of you at the upcoming events! Till then, stay warm, dry, and safe!

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So far we’ve only had three furnace service calls for repairs our driving/vacation days for 2008 — trying to find a good this winter, which is a bit better than normal for us. We have balance of car and photography hobbies — and, as per normal, one oil burner furnace that’s been a regular source of problems there are never enough available vacation days to cover all the almost from the day it was installed, so we’re on a first name ba- things I’d like to do. Retirement is probably the only solution to sis with Townsend Oil staff. Susana knows the repair people by finding enough time. name, and in particular knows who’s best able to effect repairs. We have a second furnace in our house that’s occasionally a Four Speeds - continued from page 6 source of problems — one so far this winter — and we have a third furnace in my office/racecar garage that’s only needed an- covered well, and marked that off on the pad material. A pair nual maintenance work so far. We usually have a problem just of scissors made short work of that job and, with a rattle can of before we leave home for a few days, so I’m fully expecting I’ll spray-on 3M glue, the sound deadener found its new home. need to make another request for emergency service sometime As I was looking at the door with the upholstered panel yet this winter. removed, I noticed that there was some white rubbing com- I’ve pulled snow off our house roof a few times this winter pound that had dripped down onto the painted surface. Actu- in a couple of locations, just to make sure we don’t have any ally, a lot of compound. When the car was last painted, nobody ice-dam-related problems. That’s not stopped snow melt from took the time to clean it up. It would be covered by the door freezing in front of our front door, creating a dangerous situa- panel but something told me that “while I’m in there” I should tion that results in our directing people into our house through clean it off. I didn’t want the next guy who takes that panel off the garage. I think that area has been clear of ice for about five to find that I hadn’t cleaned up after the painter. Besides, I have days all winter. plenty of cleaning materials in a cabinet next to the workbench. I could of course grumble also about the cost of fuel oil this After a couple of trips I had just what I needed. winter, our provider raised my monthly budget payment by The window winder was smooth and quiet to start with, but twenty-five percent. I’m also downplaying the strained knee I figured that I would lube the pivot points and track because ligament I suffered while slipping on ice on our driveway. it might be a long time before the parts were accessible again; There’s probably only so much complaining you readers can besides, I was “in there” anyway. And the inside of the glass, the stomach in one column. part down inside the door (that couldn’t be seen) was pretty We are fortunate this winter to not have to deal with all the dirty so some window cleaner came to bear on that surface. It snow that has fallen on Montreal. I visited my plant on the was a little tricky getting the spray can up inside the door with outskirts of the city a few days ago, and found the area literally the window part way down but no worse that getting that ad- buried in snow. My plant manager commented that so far this justable wrench in there at the right angle to bend the latch tab year they’ve had to deal with over eight feet of snow — much back. Of course, the wrench didn’t have to be right side up to of it still on the ground. work like the spray can of window cleaner. 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page 40 NOREASTER Marketplace For Sale ‘89 944 S2 Race Car: Car is currently configured as an Ice Racer but could be turned in to a great track racer or DE car. Pro-Built Roll Cage with NASCAR Style Door Bars. Quaiffe Ltd Slip Diff. This car is in very nice shape (a few minor blemishes here and there). The interior is stripped. Being sold as a Race Car. Call Josh at (781) 893-5993 for more information. $6,800/reasonable offers. Pic- tures: http://icerace.com/porsche/pictures.htm Hardtop for 2001 911/996 Cab: Lapis Blue, exc cond., $2000. Bob Flachbart (508)843-6695. 1965-1994 -Custom made CoverKing Silverguard Car Cover. Unwrapped only once and Modeled on Car then reboxed. It was ordered for my ‘84 Cab. but I decided to get a Outdoor style cover instead. In original box, Buyer pays shipping or can pick it up here in RI. Asking $125.00. This is a CUSTOM made Cover... not semi-custom. Call Joe at 401`-301-9112.. 7/24. Just in time for X-Mas. ‘96 993 C4S, Arena Red Metallic, (burgundy) 61,750 miles 6-speed, turbo body & brakes. Excel- lent condition maintenance and paint, Black interior, 60% 225-18 frt. & 90% 285-18 rear SO-2’s WPOAA299XTS32259 - $42,500 – [email protected] photos available or call Bill evenings 508-675-3673 Winter Tires & Wheels for Porsche 996: Pirelli winter snow tires and wheels to fit Carrera 4S coupe (996) Front 225/40R 18 N3 Rear 265/35 R 18 N3 plus spacers for rear wheels. Only used for one month. $1500 for complete set of tires and wheels. William Prince 617 407 5497 or wtprince@ yahoo.com ‘87 911 Cabriolet: Triple Black----Collectors’ condition 2 owner Southern car with 39,000 original miles.Factory G50 5 speed gearbox, 16” Fuchs ,Pirrelli P-zero’s, Porsche Lambs wool seat covers, bra, toneau cover, and 2 car covers. All books/records.$32,000. Billy-617-823-9735 or billybwax@ hotmail.com ‘82 928 Weissach edition: 1 of approx. 125 special ed. models sent to the US. All the trick parts that would later make a 928S. 75 K miles. Completely orig., never been hit, excellent cond. Second owner since ‘92. Runs like a run-away train, and still gets gas mileage in the low 20s. 4.5L V8, 250 hp, 5 spd., ltd slip, P/S,P/W, sunroof (needs a new seal), cold A/C, upgraded lights. Hells bronze paint w/ tan leather int. To complement the interior the factory had a German luggage maker make a 3-piece leather/silk-lined luggage set, 2 pull-man bags, and one suit/dress bag out of the same leather as the interior so you could travel in style. 4 new Dunlop tires on refurbished wheels, new brakes (rotors,lines,M/C), tune up; new iridium plugs, rotor, K&N filter, new coolant, new 15-50 Mobil1 in the engine and 70-90 in the transaxle, new battery, and new tailgate shocks. Timing belt has about 20,000 miles on it. Clutch is fine. It comes with four new Boge gas shocks (not installed) and North Hollywood Speedo just rebuilt the speedo. The exhaust system was upgraded to a Borla a few years ago. Sounds great. Special 928 car cover. Books and papers. Needs a home where it will be driven, or tweaked into a show car. $9,928. Questions, pictures or more info email Russ Workman at [email protected], call 803-364-4075. Delivery to anywhere in the US. Cost based on distance.

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Keith Balboni Gordon Govalet Patrick Moriarty Transfers In President Bruce Hauben North Easton MA Block Island RI Danielle Boudreau 5 Apple Ridge Ln, Littleton, MA 01460 2003 Boxster 1988 944 Dover MA Rich Borio Home: 978-952-8517 email: [email protected] 1995 993 From: CVR Vice President - Administrative Bob Canter Tim Bryan Theo Kindermans 1991 944 331 Bolivar St, 3H, Canton, MA 02021 Quincy MA Catherine Cagle Keith Pentland Home: 781-821-0728 email: [email protected] 2002 Boxster S Waltham MA Nicole Mottley Russell Dey Vice President - Activities 1987 911 Milton MA From: MNYR Steve Ross 49 Village Brook Lane, Natick, MA 01760 Kirtland Corregan 1992 968 1999 911 Home:508-653-1695 email: [email protected] Charlestown MA Christopher Lesaffre Treasurer 2008 997 Turbo Max Lesaffre Alexander Ripley Justin Draper Karen Cohen 110 Harvard Rd, Bolton, MA 01740 Andover MA Boston MA From: Nord Stern Home: 978-779-2226 email: [email protected] Christopher Fahy 1971 911 E 1994 964 Turbo 1986 944 Secretary Andover MA Jill Masserian 1999 911 996 John Lucitt Sherburne Rockwell Anthony Messa 197 8th St, Apt 631, Charlestown, MA 02129 Home: 617-563-2551, email: [email protected] David Lucitt Worcester MA From: CVR Membership Todd Feinsmith Abington MA 2006 C4S 1986 951 John Bergen Swampscott MA 2005 911 11 Beethoven Ave, Walpole, MA 02081 Home: 617-720-6638 email: [email protected] 1997 911 John Stathis Colin Smith NOR’EASTER Editor Paul Margetis Harvey Smith From: Hawaii Dave Weber Zhongh Guan Tina Margetis Somerset MA 1994 968 PO Box 409, W. Boxford, MA 01885 Brighton MA Walpole MA 2005 Boxster Home: 978-352-6601, email: [email protected] Past President 2008 Cayenne 2003 Boxster S David Tolve Steve Boris Alex Vorrilas From: CVR 81 Summer St, Franklin, MA 02038 Jeffrey Ham Gerry Moreau George Vorrilas 2005 911 Home: 508-520-7287, email: [email protected] Wenham MA Shelley Moreau North Reading MA Committee Chairs 1986 911 Lincoln RI 1986 911 Turbo Chair - Autocross 1995 911 Ron Mann Gary Hebner 105 Ridge St, Concord, MA 01742 Home: 781-442-0306email: [email protected] Alice Hebner Chair - Concours d’Elegance Cranston RI Steve Ross 1998 Boxster 49 Village Brook Lane, Natick, MA 01760 Home:508-653-1695 email: [email protected] Please send address Registration - Autocross Joseph Keane corrections / changes to: Jon Cowen Foxboro MA 17 Lakeview Gardens #113, Natick, MA 01760 2002 911 Home: , email: John Bergen Chair -Driver Education Laurie Jitts Brian Kelly NER Membership Chair 41 Lawrence St, Boston, MA 02116 Plainville MA 11 Beethoven Ave, Walpole, MA 02081 Home: 617-642-6324 email: [email protected] 2002 Boxster [email protected] Registration - Driver Education Mark Keefe Don’t miss an issue of the Home: 508-529-6127 email: [email protected] Richard Kiley NOR’EASTER DE Tech Chris Luciano Home: 978-897-4460 email: [email protected] Chief Driving Instructor - Driver Education Peter Tracy Home: 978-842-4109 email: [email protected] PORSCHE, BMW ALL INSURANCE Novice Development - Driver Education & MERCEDES WORK Frank Bruns SPECIALIST Home: 207-627-7182 email: [email protected] Instructor Development - Driver Education Paul Avery Home: 978-462-4615 email: [email protected] Track Operations - Driver Education Peter Donohoe Home: 617-596-5838 email: [email protected] MIKE’S Zone 1 Representative AUTOBODY Botho von Bose Home: 416-509-6661; [email protected] MIKE NOONAN (781) 324-9831 251 BROADWAY, MALDEN FAX 324-1804

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